'The Nevers': When Steampunk Gets Foggy
A surfeit of characters, ideas, themes — and familiar writerly tics — obscures the storytelling in the opening episodes of HBO's new series about Victorian women granted special powers.
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Plots, Subplots And Wildly Fascinating Villains Abound In 'The Nevers'
HBO's new series, which was initially created by Joss Whedon, is a superhero story set at the very end of the Victorian era. It features a team of outcast women with paranormal abilities.
'Them': The Trauma, The Trauma
Amazon's new anthology series, executive produced by Lena Waithe, unrelentingly explores "terror in America."
Quarterback Aaron Rodgers Takes A Turn As 'Jeopardy!' Guest Host
Green Bay Packer Aaron Rodgers, the NFL's reigning MVP, is hosting this week and next, as the quiz show looks for a successor to the late Alex Trebek. Rodgers won Celebrity Jeopardy! in 2015.
'Atlantic Crossing' Explores Little Known Relationship During World War II
NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with actor Kyle MacLachlan about playing former President Franklin D. Roosevelt in PBS' Masterpiece series Atlantic Crossing.
Netflix's New Show 'Marriage Or Mortgage' Reveals The Emotional Aspects Of Homebuying
A new Netflix reality show called Marriage or Mortgage reveals a lot about the emotional aspects of homebuying, according to Washington Post personal finance columnist Michelle Singletary.
Netflix Password Changes Might Cause Rifts In Some Relationships
Netflix has plans to keep people from sharing their passwords with non-subscribers — which might cause rifts in some relationships.
South African Comedian On New Special 'Unlearning'
NPR's Leila Fadel speaks with South African comedian Loyiso Gola on his new Netflix standup special, Unlearning.
We Swoon, We Faint — 'Bridgerton' Will Return For Season 2 Without Its Hunky Duke
The first season of Netflix's hit Regency romance series starred Regé-Jean Page as the smoldering Duke of Hastings — but when the series returns, it will pick up with a new love story, and no Duke.
'Law & Order' Actor Found Something 'Larger' Than Himself On 'SVU'
Christopher Meloni spent 12 seasons on Law & Order: SVU before leaving the show in 2011. Now he's returning to the franchise, starring in Law & Order: Organized Crime. Originally broadcast April 2019.