Television

"Life doesn't imitate art, it imitates bad television." —Woody Allen

The Saints and Algorithms of Tara Hernandez and Damon Lindelof’s “Mrs. Davis”
Nicholas Russell reviews Peacock’s new series “Mrs. Davis,” created by Tara Hernandez and Damon Lindelof.
Nicholas RussellApr 21, 2023
- Television
The Manic Pixie Dream Girl in the Attic: On Netflix’s “Love Is Blind”
Samantha Pergadia reviews Netflix’s “Love Is Blind” in the context of Victorian literature.
Samantha PergadiaMar 1, 2023
- Television
Yacht, Rocks: On HBO’s “The White Lotus” and Picturesque Dread
Jorge Cotte reviews HBO’s “The White Lotus.”
Jorge CotteFeb 10, 2023
- Television
Visions of Selves and Systems: Muslim Lives on American Television
Farah Bakaari reviews “Ramy,” “Mo,” and shows about Muslim life on American TV.
Farah BakaariFeb 3, 2023
- Television
Jeremy Strong Theory: On Acting and Talking About Acting
R. Colin Tait discusses Michael Schulman’s profile of Jeremy Strong.
R. Colin TaitDec 20, 2022
- Film
- Television
Police and Thieves: On Tony Gilroy’s “Andor”
Aaron Bady reviews Tony Gilroy’s “Andor,” streaming on Disney+.
Aaron BadyDec 8, 2022
The Tough Love of Judy Davis in “Nitram”
Dan Callahan analyzes the unique screen presence of actress Judy Davis, most recently starring in the film “Nitram.”
Dan CallahanNov 30, 2022
- Film
- Television
iPhone TV: A Conversation with Kim Jee-woon
Michael Szalay asks Kim Jee-woon about his new Apple TV+ series, “Dr. Brain.”
Michael SzalayNov 11, 2022
Send More Cops: On Travis Linnemann’s “The Horror of Police”
Jarrod Shanahan reviews Travis Linnemann’s penetrating new book, “The Horror of Police.”
Jarrod ShanahanOct 31, 2022
The Heirs and Their Hair: On HBO’s “House of the Dragon”
Sarah Mesle assesses the first season of HBO’s “Game of Thrones” spinoff, “House of the Dragon.”
Sarah MesleOct 24, 2022
- Dear Television
- Television
Petro-Menopause in “Borgen: Power & Glory”
Julia Leyda and Anne Marit Waade explore the link between transitioning away from fossil fuels and menopause in the Danish Netflix series “Borgen: Power & Glory.”
Anne Marit Waade, Julia LeydaOct 18, 2022
When Reality Isn’t: On Nathan Fielder’s “The Rehearsal”
Israel Daramola reviews Nathan Fielder’s “The Rehearsal.”
Israel DaramolaOct 14, 2022
- Film
- Television