Television
'Survivor'’s Fatal Mistake
Drama declines in reality television’s most cutthroat competition.
A Casting Controversy in the Apocalypse
Fan backlash, the male gaze, and why ‘The Last of Us’ refuses to look the way we expect.
'Love Island USA' Week Four: Are You a Girl's Girl?
As Casa Amor ends, the drama certainly doesn’t. Now remind me—is this still LIUSA or am I watching Peacock’s new Exploration Island?
'Love Island USA' Week Three: Casa Amor Strikes Again
Firepit drama reached fever pitch, a shocking double dump, and appearance by one three–time Grammy winner slash villa older sister.
Good Night, and Good Luck: From the Screen, to the Stage, to the Screen Again
George Clooney’s 2005 film stands the test of time, adapted into a Broadway play twenty years later.
‘Love Island USA’ Week Two: Hurricane Huda
Another week, another five watchable episodes of ‘Love Island USA’ (assuming you’re not a masochist who cares to watch Aftersun Saturdays). Here’s everything you missed.
'Love Island USA' Week One: Everyone’s Hot, Horny, and Lying
From bombshells, love bombing, and lots of F–bombs—here’s everything you missed (or just want to relive).
‘With Love, Meghan’ : the Importance of Being an Informed Viewer
What an audience’s reception to raw spaghetti reveals about the impact of public image in the cooking space.
Bobby Nash Died For Our Sins
Procedural death, and how (not) to do it
Mike White Doesn’t Care If ‘The White Lotus’ Bores You, and Neither Do I
The freaky sex stuff is fun, but we must also acknowledge the slow–burning artistry behind it.
'Adolescence', Masculinity, And The Internet
The internet is raising our children. And it’s not doing a good job.
‘Yellowjackets’: Giving in to (Human) Nature
The wilderness doesn't reform, it reveals.
We Need More Stories Like ‘Clean Slate’
In light of recent executive orders from the Trump administration, it's crucial to showcase visible trans joy.
‘Severance’ Episode Ten: ‘Cold Harbor’ Closes Out a Stellar Season of TV
A bittersweet and incredibly intense end to Season 2 tees up new and interesting elements for Season 3.
A Celebration of Comedy in Studio 8H
50 years of ‘Saturday Night Live’
The Commodification of White Lotus
A masterclass in muddled messaging
The Phenomenal TV Storytelling of 'Ducky Tie'
This episode of ‘How I Met Your Mother’ is legen—wait for it …
‘Severance’ Episode Nine: What Will Come ‘After’ This ‘Hour’ of Television?
That was a bad title for this recap of a very good episode.
Beyond The Golf Course with ‘Full Swing’
The third season of Netflix’s new reality TV show uncovers the challenges behind the glory of being a professional golfer.
