The criminally underrated ‘Bates Motel’ kicks off season four with Norma finally making attempts at stopping Norman from becoming a merciless killer.
Category Archives: Recaps/Reviews
‘House of Cards’ Stays the Course in Political Pulp
‘House of Cards’ returns as improbable, ridiculous, and addictive as ever. But is that enough given our true-life political environment?
Skip This ‘Family’ Reunion
Despite the presence of Oscar-nominee Joan Allen, ABC’s ‘The Family’ is a futile exercise in family drama undercut by sub-par writing.
If You Loved ‘The Force Awakens,’ Then Don’t Complain About ‘Fuller House’
Blistering reviews aren’t stopping the ‘Fuller House’ cast from coming back for season two. But is the Netflix series a perfect knockoff of the original?
Can ‘O’Neals’ Stand Out?
ABC’s ‘The Real O’Neals’ stands out from its block of family-focused sitcoms thanks to able performances and an honest approach to the subject matter.
HBO Doc Proves ‘Mavis!’ is Music’s Most Charming Woman
HBO’s new documentary ‘Mavis!’ is a powerful and uplifting celebration of the great soul singer and civil rights activist Mavis Staples.
The return of ‘Girls’ and ‘Togetherness’
Jalal reviews the return of two HBO dramedies, ‘Girls’ and ‘Togetherness.’ What direction is ‘Girls’ headed in now that they are in their late 20s? Does ‘Togetherness’ hold up to its excellent season one finale?
Charming ‘Love’ Might Have to Work for a Second Date
Does Netflix have another surefire hit on its hands with ‘Love?’ The Gillian Jacobs-led comedy is scrappy and definitely features some funny writing, but the familiarity of the Apatow brand weighs it down.
‘11.22.63’ Review: You Shouldn’t Be Here—Really, Get Out
Be careful not to stumble into the plotholes of 11.23.63, a Hulu series adapted from the celebrated novel by Stephen King. Otherwise, it’s kind of fun.
‘Better Call Saul:’ A Season Premiere Review
A look at the second season of ‘Better Call Saul’ from the perspective of a ‘Breaking Bad’ yet to see the first season. What’s the verdict? Does it stand on its own?