Whenever I see a reboot or revival of a beloved intellectual property, the first thing I ask myself, or anyone within earshot of me, which is usually my husband, is, “Does this thing need to exist?” S…
‘Hacks’ season 2 premiere review: The shrewd stand-up comedy series kills it again
One of the most powerful scenes in Hacks Season 2 is when Deborah (Jean Smart) confronts Ava (Hannah Einbinder) about an email she sent to two Hollywood writers in the Season 1 finale. During the scen…
‘61st Street’ series premiere review: The gritty crime drama disrespects the Windy City
Why do television dramas insist on portraying Chicago, my hometown, as a city full of violence and decay? Like any major city in America, the metropolitan area has crime, drugs, and police corruption …
How ‘Still Star-Crossed’ paved the way for ‘Bridgerton’
Spoilers for Bridgerton and Still Star-Crossed are below. Bridgerton Season 2 is currently the buzziest Netflix series on Twitter. Though the second season is not as raunchy as its first, the period d…
‘Eternally Confused and Eager for Love’ review: The wonky romantic comedy makes it easy to fall in love with Mumbai
Whether they reside in New York City or Mumbai, dating in the modern world can get messy for millennials and zoomers alike. These folks must navigate ghosting, terrible dating apps, and even their par…
‘Bridgerton’ season 2 review: The delightful period falters against the hype of the first season
The premiere season of Bridgerton was quite the triumph. It introduced viewers to the scandalous and seductive world of Regency London, made Regé-Jean Page an overnight sensation, and cemented Netflix…