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.
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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.
Ariana DeBose Joins Sister Oscar-Winners in “Scarpetta”
Ariana DeBose has the most interesting part in Prime Video’s “Scarpetta,” even opposite powerhouses Nicole Kidman and Jamie Lee Curtis.
“Free Bert” Celebrates the Art of Not Fitting In
“Free Bert” succeeds because it understands a core comedic truth: Fitting in is overrated, and any attempt to do so is inherently ridiculous.