Reviews
Trevor who? Only a few episodes in, Samantha Bee has established herself as THE BOSS of political humor shows. (We laugh because we'd cry otherwise.)
This is a tough show to get through, but it's a worthy addition to this current crap of "important" TV shows. It's grim and uncomfortable, but not totally without hope. And the young (and not-so-young) cast is stellar, notably Dylan Minnette and newcomer Katherine Langford. Now let me echo the critics and smart fans out there saying a single season is enough. This was great. Let it be.
As the years pass, I find myself wondering if this ever existed. A nearly perfect comedy pairing Jessica St. Clair and Lennon Parham, the show was pulled after just four episodes aired (two others were eventually posted online). It's the same mix of heart and laughs that the duo deliver in their current USA show, "Playing House," but significantly stronger. After "Happy Endings," the most annoying cancellation of the past five years. Networks are the worst.
The most consistently enjoyable show on TV right now. It's joyful, shocking, and yes, edgy. But more than anything, it's just hella funny. Abbi and Ilana, y'all.
Yo, this is one of the best shows on TV. Even if you're not a huge fan of the guest, there's always a remarkable story hidden in the family tree.
Yes, this is a multi-cam family comedy that occasionally wades into cheesy territory, but it's refreshingly modern, quirky, and funny. The series isn't afraid to tackle big issues, but it maintains a light, heart-warming quality, making it a wonderful television escape.
Very much a mindfu*k, and one of those series that occasionally feels like work to figure out, but a fascinating and entertaining ride. I can't wait to see what other worlds open up as the show moves forward. Oh, and give Thandie Newton all of the awards.
Much like Tatiana Maslany's Emmy, this review is long overdue. The show is close to perfect, to be honest. The mix of heartfelt drama, slapstick comedy, and sci-fi terror is incredibly difficult to pull off, but the show manages to nail it, in large part due to Maslany's prodigious talent. She's literally everything and I can't even.
Winona Ryder starring in a fun supernatural drama described as "a love letter to the '80s classics that captivated a generation"? Yes, please. The nostalgia factor is huge here. Taking place in 1983, we've got overt nods to E.T, Firestarter — even The Goonies. And it all works. Especially Ryder as Will's frantic single mom. Wino forever!
Probably the show I've suggested to others most often this year. I describe it as "Buffy" meets "Veronica Mars," but darker. Everything is pitch perfect, from the delicate tonal balance to the casting (Krysten Ritter and David Tennant are both right on). I'm slightly uncertain about Season 2, only because I thought the first season was a perfect story arc.