The Best Overlooked Shows of 2017 — IndieWire Critics Survey
In the era of Peak TV, critics don’t want you to miss out on these under-the-radar gems.
In the era of Peak TV, critics don’t want you to miss out on these under-the-radar gems.
One of the best new shows of 2017 ended far too soon, but it captured the universal experiences of dog and cat (and allergic) people alike.
Series co-creator Samm Hodges explains why, like, Martin is a little bit neurotic and speaks, you know, like a surfer.
The show’s star also talked about on-screen chemistry and what the show gained from filming in Pittsburgh.
Our picks of the best things on TV tonight also includes a talking dog and and a helpful guide to predicting the future.
On the strengths of its two central performances, the show finds new twists on dog tales and broadcast comedy tropes.
Samm Hodges came to LA to make a TV show about a talking dog, and it nearly killed him. But he survived, the reviews are great, and can now share his tale as a first-time TV creator.
The creators of “Downward Dog” include the man who animated the Taco Bell chihuahua, and they know it seems like an odd fit. But just watch.
Originating as a side project for a Pittsburgh VFX production company, “Downward Dog” had a lot more bark in it.