BritBox’s “The Other Bennet Sister” is a Cozy Austen Reimagining
While I’ll always love “Pride and Prejudice,” watching Mary tell the story in “The Other Bennet Sister” is heart-wrenching and illuminating.
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Sorry John Leguizamo, “Dear Killer Nannies” Shouldn’t Exist
For all their supposed moral grayness, narco shows like “Dear Killer Nannies” end up glorifying their subjects. And that’s sickening.
Prime Video’s “The House of Spirits” is a Faithful Return to Allende
Prime Video’s “The House of the Spirits” follows four generations of women, silenced, oppressed, or vindicated by her historical moment.
Apple TV’s “Widow’s Bay” Will Haunt You
Apple TV’s “Widow’s Bay” is not here to comfort you. It’s more interested in getting deliciously unhinged.
“Euphoria” Season 3 Goes Wild West And That’s Not Working Out for Maddy
Instead of investigating what Maddie’s overt sexuality means to her, “Euphoria” is happy to use it, once again, as just a trope.
Beyond June, “The Testaments” Makes its Point with New Voices
Like its predecessor “The Handmaid’s Tale,” “The Testaments” portrays toppling patriarchy as a long battle, fought on many fronts.
“Ted” Ends with a Profane and Too Short Season 2
Already canceled, season 2 of “Ted” leans hard into its signature chaos, but underneath the noise is Seth MacFarlane’s signature heart.
“The ‘Burbs” Is the Best Neighborhood Watch From Hell
With a strong cast, sharp comedy, and a twisting mystery, “The ‘Burbs” proves that the cul-de-sac might just be the most dangerous place.
Netflix’s “Emergencia Radioativa” Brings Historical Brazilian Crisis to Life
“Emergência Radioativa” recreates the Cesium-137 accident with surgical precision, making poverty and institutional neglect the culprits.
“DTF St. Louis” Delves into the Strange Math of Male Obsession
“DTF St. Louis” in less interested in assigning blame than in examining the emotional machinery that enabled the murder at its center.