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Category: TV Reviews

Television we have watched and scored.

A masked robber stands amid neon lights and shadow in a Spanish city street.

Money Heist Review: Prof’s Bank Heist Runs Eight Seasons and Earns Every One

A review of Money Heist, the Spanish crime thriller that became a global streaming phenomenon, weighing its highs against its flaws.

By mitch·6 min readSeptember 10, 2026

Teenage girls in soccer uniforms huddle around a fire in a dark snowy forest, looking haunted.

TV Reviews7.4/10

Yellowjackets Keeps Its Secrets, and That Refusal Is Exactly What Makes the Premiere Work

Yellowjackets review: a gripping, unsettling survival drama about trauma, hunger, and the monstrous things people carry inside. Strong cast, slow middle.

By mitch·6 min readSeptember 9, 2026

A weary middle-aged man sits on a worn couch in a dim living room, while a teenager with glasses watches from the background.

TV Reviews5/10

The Conners at 8: A Cover Band Playing Its Own Hits

The Conners spin-off strains for relevance and settles for noise. A 5/10 review of the sitcom's missing edge and its young cast's bright spots.

By mitch·2 min readSeptember 9, 2026

A dimly lit sitcom living room set with a TV glowing and a red score card reading 4.5 on the coffee table.

TV Reviews4.5/10

Nineteen Years On, The Big Bang Theory Still Looks Like a Sitcom Too Cautious to Break Its Own Formula

A critical review of The Big Bang Theory, arguing its laugh-track crutch and nerd-mocking humor earn it a 4.5/10 despite strong acting and science accuracy.

By mitch·5 min readSeptember 9, 2026

A team of naval investigators stands silhouetted on a pier, with a naval ship in the background.

TV Reviews7.6/10

23 Years On, NCIS Still Runs on the Same Reliable Formula — and That’s Why It Works

NCIS review: two decades of dependable procedural drama, strong ensemble, and a comfort-food formula. A fair 7.6/10 for steady competence.

By mitch·4 min readSeptember 9, 2026

A female surgeon in scrubs walks down a dim hospital corridor at night, holding a coffee cup, with the ER lights glowing ahead.

TV Reviews8.2/10

Grey’s Anatomy at 21: The Soap Opera in Scrubs That Never Lost Its Edge

Grey's Anatomy premiered in 2005 and changed medical TV. A look at the show's early genius, its unforgettable intern class, and why it endured for 21 seasons.

By mitch·4 min readSeptember 9, 2026

A dark forensic laboratory with a microscope and evidence bags illuminated by dramatic blue and yellow lighting.

TV Reviews7.6/10

CSI: Crime Scene Investigation Review: The Show That Made Science Prime-Time

CSI: Crime Scene Investigation premiered in 2000 and changed TV drama with its forensic focus and visual style. A look back at the show's legacy and influence.

By mitch·3 min readSeptember 9, 2026

A colorful illustration of a diverse group of police detectives laughing together in a bright, modern Brooklyn station.

TV Reviews8.2/10

Thirteen Years On, Brooklyn Nine-Nine’s Sincerity Is Still Its Sharpest Joke

Brooklyn Nine-Nine balanced zany humor with genuine character growth, earning devoted fans across eight seasons. A look at its legacy and why it still holds up.

By mitch·4 min readSeptember 9, 2026

Two detectives stand in a dim Louisiana swamp at dusk, surrounded by tall grass and distant refinery lights.

TV Reviews9/10

Twelve Years Later, No Crime Drama Has Matched Cohle and Hart’s Season One Partnership

A decade later, True Detective still stands as a masterclass in atmosphere, performance, and existential dread. A definitive review of the first season.

By mitch·6 min readSeptember 9, 2026