TV Reviews8.4/10
Friends at 32: Why the Couch Still Holds Up
Friends premiered in 1994 and became a cultural landmark. With perfect ensemble chemistry and sharp writing, it remains a comfort watch and streaming favorite.
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Television we have watched and scored.
TV Reviews7.8/10
ER at 32: The Medical Drama That Changed Television’s Pulse
A critical look back at Michael Crichton's ER, the 1994 medical drama that rewrote TV pacing and made stars of Clooney and Margulies — and where it stumbles.
TV Reviews5.1/10
All That Citadel Money Bought Was Gloss — the Spy Thriller Underneath Is Hollow
Citadel piles $200 million into stars and stunts but forgets to write a story worth caring about.
TV Reviews7.6/10
Cheers at 44: The Bar Where Everybody Still Knows Your Name
A look back at Cheers, the beloved NBC sitcom that ran 11 seasons, its unforgettable ensemble cast, sharp writing, and enduring legacy in TV comedy.
TV Reviews8/10
Paradise Checks In, Privilege Unravels: Why The White Lotus Earns Its 8/10
HBO's The White Lotus turns a luxury resort into a satire of wealth and cruelty. A review of season one's cast, themes, and Emmy wins.
TV Reviews9.2/10
‘The Studio’ Is Hollywood Satire That Cuts Deep and Still Loves the Machine
Seth Rogen's Hollywood satire The Studio is a whip-smart comedy about chasing art while selling product. Our verdict: 9/10.
TV Reviews8.9/10
Fifteen Hours in One ER Shift: How The Pitt Makes Real-Time Television Feel Urgent Again
The Pitt turns a 15-hour ER shift into real-time TV, anchored by Noah Wyle's weary, humane performance.
TV Reviews9/10
The Penguin Review: Farrell’s Oz Cobb Claws His Way to Power in Gotham’s Underworld
Colin Farrell and Cristin Milioti anchor HBO's brutal Gotham crime saga, a Batman spin-off that stands entirely on its own.
TV Reviews8.5/10
The Day of the Jackal Rebuilds a Classic Thriller for the Surveillance Age
Eddie Redmayne stuns as a modern assassin in The Day of the Jackal, a taut update of Forsyth's classic thriller.
TV Reviews9.8/10
Slow Horses Review: Gary Oldman Leads TV’s Best Study in Failure
Why Slow Horses, led by Gary Oldman's brilliant misfit spy Jackson Lamb, is one of the best shows on TV.