In Netflix’s new limited series, “American Primeval,” written by “The Revenant” scribe Mark. L. Smith, audiences are thrust into the viciousness of the American West, specifically the Utah Territory in 1857. Told through the perilous journey of a young mother and her son desperate to start anew, the show examines several groups of Americans — […]

Law enforcement continues to be a polarizing topic and career in this country, but cop procedurals like “Blue Bloods,” “The Rookie” and “Chicago P.D.” are some of the most popular dramas on television. With their new Prime Video series, “On Call,” creators Tim Walsh and Elliot Wolf have add to the sprawling Dick Wolf universe, […]

After a year of actual normalcy (one without strikes or a pandemic), Hollywood is back to its regularly scheduled programming, which includes a fun and frenzied Golden Globes. The enjoyable but unserious cousin of the awards shows has finally found its stride, post-Hollywood Foreign Press Association scandals. Following an absolute dud of a ceremony last […]

Prolific writer Harlan Coben’s novels have been adapted to television in series like Prime Video’s “Harlan Coben’s Shelter,” Netflix’s “The Stranger” and most recently, the streamer’s megahit “Fool Me Once.” Despite being a bit absurd, the show became a viral hit at the top of last year. Now, Coben’s streak continues with Netflix’s latest mystery […]

Created by writer/director Hwang Dong-hyuk, the Emmy-winning “Squid Game,” Netflix’s most-watched series of all time, has returned for a second season. Season 1 of the South Korean survival thriller followed Seong Gi-hun (Lee Jung-jae), a divorced father and gambling addict who joins the Squid Game in hopes of earning enough prize money to pay off his […]

Sixty-five years after it first premiered on Broadway, “Gypsy” is still known as one of the greatest theater masterpieces of the 20th century. There have been stellar productions of the play from New York to London, led by icons including Angela Lansbury and Imelda Staunton. However, the latest revival, shepherded by legendary director and playwright […]

The immense amount of television cycling through networks and streamers can feel overwhelming. With so much to choose from, there’s nothing worse than putting precious hours into a series that’s just not worth the mental real estate. Part of a critic’s job is to recommend the cream of the crop, of course. But the flip […]