After 19 seasons, 'The Ellen DeGeneres Show' is about to end
After more than 3,000 episodes, the finale one airs Thursday. The longtime talk show host is a pioneering voice who leaves behind a complicated legacy.
TV Reviews
New documentary shows how comedy legend George Carlin went from genial to cynical
George Carlin's American Dream, which debuts Friday on HBO, shows how the comedian's persona sharpened over the years, from genial jokester to hardened cynic.
'Downton Abbey: A New Era' does not, in fact, represent a new era
The new Downton film relies on forced plotlines that remind viewers why most stories come to an end eventually.
'American Dream' documentary examines George Carlin's triumphs and demons
Carlin's "Seven Dirty Words" act ignited an obscenity case in the '70s. We listen back to two archival interviews with the late comedian, and David Bianculli reviews a new HBO documentary about him.
'Elon Musk's Crash Course' shows the tragic cost of his leadership
A New York Times/FX documentary explores the dangers of Tesla's self-driving technology and the fatal accidents it has caused.
'The Time Traveler's Wife' is still weird, even as a TV show
First it was a book, then a movie. Now, it's an HBO show.
'Conversations with Friends': Sally Rooney on screen, take two
Normal People author Sally Rooney's first book, Conversations with Friends, comes to Hulu on Sunday.
2 new shows fall into the smart-dumb TV category
Bosch: Legacy, which premiered Friday, and The Lincoln Lawyer, which starts next Friday, exemplify a certain kind of show. They fall within well-established genres, but have a little creative heft.
'Strange New Worlds' is the most enjoyable 'Star Trek' show since the original
The new series is an exciting throwback, connecting the dots and pulling characters and plot points not just from Discovery, but also from the very origins of the Star Trek series itself.
Review: Welcome back, 'Star Trek'
The Paramount+ series Star Trek: Strange New Worlds recaptures the sentiment of the original show — a return to a diverse, charismatic group of explorers who prove the value of peace among the stars.