‘South Side’ Pulled Off the Best Possible ‘Ferris Bueller’ Episode
HBO Max’s very funny Chicago-set comedy was the perfect show to do a half-hour tribute/update to a beloved classic.
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Recommendation Machine — ‘Utopia’: One of the Bleakest Shows Ever Is Also One of the Most Colorful
In a world where TV dramas rarely take advantage of the full color spectrum, this decade-old British cult favorite shows how to bring darkness to every ring of the rainbow.
‘La Fortuna’ Review: Stanley Tucci Stars in Treasure Drama That Sinks Under Its Own Weight
There’s definitely some historical and bureaucratic fun to be had in Alejandro Amenábar’s AMC+ series, but it takes some work to uncover.
‘The House’ Is an Unsettling Stop-Motion Anthology with Gorgeous Fairy Tale Precision
Told in three parts in three different worlds, this animated Netflix special is an impeccable, detailed collection that expertly balances nightmare and dark comedy.
‘Brand New Cherry Flavor’ Has More Proof the Wicked ’90s Spirit Is Alive on TV
Anyone looking to chase “Yellowjackets” will find some connective tissue in last summer’s Netflix limited series, complete with time-hopping and a heavy dose of the inexplicable.
‘The Expanse’ Series Finale Said Goodbye with One Last Memorable Battle
And, true to form for the long-running Prime Video series, its final moments cut through the action and found the humanity that was always underneath.
Ariana DeBose Is a Scene-Stealer in ‘Schmigadoon!’ Too
“West Side Story” isn’t the only 2021 project that took advantage of the actress’ ability to give a musical the exact energy it needs.
‘Archive 81’ Review: Netflix’s Time-Hopping Mystery Is Loaded with Unnecessary Obstacles
An eerie, otherworldy tale is buried under a frustrating, repetitive outer layer in this adaptation of the horror podcast of the same name.
‘Dare Me’: The Other Cheerleading Show on Netflix That’s Absolutely Worth Watching
The bold, stylish psychological drama brought Megan Abbott’s novel to life with flair and confidence, proof that it deserved to go beyond its single season.
‘Cheer’ Season 2 Review: A Fascinating Mix of Skill, Rivalry, and Fame
Covering two years of tragedy and triumph, the hit docuseries’ follow-up season harnesses the spark that made it a sensation while looking at the ensuing consequences.
‘How To with John Wilson’ and Its Beautiful, Bittersweet Season Finales
Two surprisingly distinct episodes — one about a changing world and the other about how to live in it — are perfect, unexpected entry points into this HBO series’ abundant charms.
‘State of the Union’ Trailer: Patricia Clarkson and Brendan Gleeson Take Over as Season 2 Couple in a Crisis
Exclusive: Director Stephen Frears and writer Nick Hornby return for another anthology season of 10-minute chats in the lives of two people at a crossroads.
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‘Watcher’ Review: Maika Monroe Makes a Fine Modern Everywoman in an Eerie Throwback Thriller
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Elvis Costello Delivers Energetic Performance of ‘Farewell, OK’ on ‘Colbert’
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Sundance Review: Chloe Okuno’s ‘Watcher’
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Drag Race Recap: RuPaul Introduces the Show's Willy Wonkiest Twist Yet — Plus, Which Queen Dropped the Ball?
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UConn, NCAA Blasted Over Due Process in Kevin Ollie Award Decision