There's plenty to watch this Thanksgiving holiday weekend
Our Pop Culture Happy Hour team shares their TV and movie recommendations for the Thanksgiving holiday.
Television
A new book details the rise of Home Box Office since the channel debuted in 1972
James Andrew Miller's new book, Tinderbox, tells the history of HBO starting with its 1972 debut. HBO succeeded as a cable channel revolutionizing TV by airing programs most outlets wouldn't touch.
In 'Hawkeye,' an also-ran Avenger becomes a mentor — eventually
The series strains to find reasons for Clint Barton (Jeremy Renner) to join forces with young Kate Bishop (Hailee Steinfeld), but once it does, they make a good pair.
'Succession' recap: Corruption runs in the family
The Roys gather with some like-minded power brokers to decide who should be the next president. Shiv finds herself disgusted by the lengths her family will go to.
Morning television is ripe for drama — but 'The Morning Show' feels behind the times
As the second season of the Apple TV+ show ends, TV critic Eric Deggans reflects on why The Morning Show feels so outdated.
Puppeteer discusses the newest character on 'Sesame Street'
NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Kathleen Kim, the puppeteer behind Ji-Young, the show's first Asian American muppet.
Amazon reinvents 'The Wheel of Time' for the small screen, with surprising turns
This long-awaited adaptation of Robert Jordan's sprawling fantasy epic feels scaled-down for home viewing, but compelling characters and nice twists keep things rolling along.
What's making us happy: A guide for your weekend watching and listening
Each week, the guests and hosts on NPR's Pop Culture Happy Hour share what's bringing them joy. This week: the new season of Locke & Key, The Untamed and more.
John Cho wants to set the narrative and collaborate with more Asian Americans
NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with actor John Cho about navigating roles and his new Netflix series Cowboy Bebop, a live action adaptation of a famous anime series.
Netflix reboots 'Cowboy Bebop' starring John Cho
Cowboy Bebop is a live-action version of a beloved anime series from the 1990s, featuring John Cho as futuristic hitman-turned-bounty hunter Spike Spiegel.