TV Reviews8.6/10
The Wire at 24: Baltimore’s Unblinking Masterpiece Still Sets the Standard
The Wire premiered in 2002 and still stands as TV's greatest drama. A deep, unflinching look at Baltimore's institutions and the people crushed between them.
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Category: TV Reviews
Television we have watched and scored.
TV Reviews4.4/10
Sam Levinson’s HBO Provocation The Idol Fails on Nearly Every Level
HBO's The Idol scores 4.4/10 — a sleazy, hollow music-industry drama that wastes Lily-Rose Depp and The Weeknd.
TV Reviews8/10
The Diplomat Review: Power Is Quiet, Patient, and Always Watching
The Diplomat review: Keri Russell shines in a slow-burn political drama about diplomacy, marriage, and power. Smart, tense, and rewarding.
TV Reviews8.5/10
‘The Bear’ Review: Christopher Storer’s Kitchen Drama Turns Chaos Into Art
A review of FX's The Bear, the tense Chicago kitchen drama that turns grief and cooking into unforgettable TV.
TV Reviews7.8/10
Bridget Everett Finds Her Voice Again in Somebody Somewhere, Where Grief and Cabaret Share a Small Kansas Stage
A quiet, tender HBO comedy-drama about grief, friendship, and finding your voice. Bridget Everett shines as a woman learning to sing again.
TV Reviews8.1/10
Ripley: Andrew Scott’s Cold, Patient Con Is a Slow-Burn Triumph
Andrew Scott stars in Steven Zaillian's slow-burn Ripley, a black-and-white study of a con man's patient, chilling transformation in 1960s Italy.
TV Reviews7.9/10
Presumed Innocent: Jake Gyllenhaal Powers a Tense, Ambiguous Retelling
Jake Gyllenhaal stars in David E. Kelley's tense, character-driven limited series adaptation of Scott Turow's novel, with a new ending that will divide viewers.
TV Reviews9.7/10
Poker Face Barely Bothers With Whodunits — Its Real Trick Is Making You Root for the Liar Catching Liars
Rian Johnson's Poker Face flips the whodunit into a howcatchem, powered by Natasha Lyonne and a killer guest-star lineup.
TV Reviews7.9/10
M*A*S*H at 54: The Sitcom That Made War Funny, Sad and True
A deep look at M*A*S*H, the sitcom that redefined TV comedy with its blend of humor and heart, from its iconic cast to its record-breaking finale.
TV Reviews7.5/10
Industry Review: HBO’s Trading-Floor Survival Test Cuts Deep
HBO's Industry turns investment banking into a brutal survival test. A sharp, cynical drama with breakout performances.