TV Reviews

In "The Twins," an episode of Star Wars: Visions, siblings Karre and Am square off.

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Anime Anthology 'Star Wars: Visions' Expands The Galaxy Far, Far Away

6:43am September 22, 2021

by Glen Weldon

The uneven Disney+ series views the Star Wars universe through an anime lens. The result points up the visual potential — and narrative limitations — of the franchise.

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Remakes Put A Fresh Spin On 'The Wonder Years' And 'Scenes From A Marriage'

1:22pm September 21, 2021

by David Bianculli

Remakes of TV classics don't have to be bland. The Wonder Years now centers on a Black family's experiences in 1968; Scenes from a Marriage flips the script on traditional gender roles.

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Jason Sudeikis of Ted Lasso had a good night on Sunday, winning for both his lead performance and the show overall.

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5 Takeaways From A Big Emmy Night For A Short List Of Shows

6:01pm September 20, 2021

by Linda Holmes

The Crown, Hacks, Ted Lasso and The Queen's Gambit all did well on Sunday night. But the Emmys also laid bare the problems with production and representation that plague nearly every awards season.

Bradley (Reese Witherspoon) has a new look as the second season of The Morning Show kicks off.

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'The Morning Show' Recap, Season 2, Episode 1: She's Blonde Again!

6:00am September 17, 2021

by Linda Holmes

Apple TV+ kicks off the second season of what was once its biggest show by plunging into the warm nostalgia it is hoping you feel for the days when COVID was just blossoming.

Beard (Brendan Hunt) spends a long night out after the Manchester City loss.

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'Ted Lasso' Recap, Season 2, Episode 9: It's A Beard, Beard, Beard, Beard World

3:02am September 17, 2021

by Linda Holmes

Coach Beard goes out on his own after the Manchester City game, and he winds up spending a long night just trying to find his way back to where he started.

Clockwise from top left: Insecure, Impeachment: American Crime Story, Everybody's Talking About Jamie, The Wonder Years, The Premise and Star Wars: Visions.

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New Movies And TV Shows To Watch At Home This Fall

9:05am September 15, 2021

Our critics collected the most anticipated TV shows and movies coming to your screens over the next few months, and with our new tool you can search by release date, genre and where you can watch it.

Oscar Isaac and Jessica Chastain in the HBO series Scenes From A Marriage.

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In HBO's 'Scenes From A Marriage,' Acting Is Everything

2:52pm September 10, 2021

by Linda Holmes

The HBO remake of a landmark 1973 series brings together Oscar Isaac and Jessica Chastain for an extended series of beautiful acting exercises that don't entirely come together.

Higgins (Jeremy Swift), Roy (Brett Goldstein), Ted (Jason Sudeikis), Beard (Brendan Hunt) and Nate (Nick Mohammed) are all-in for the game against Man City.

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'Ted Lasso' Recap, Season 2, Episode 8: Father Figures

9:31am September 10, 2021

by Linda Holmes

Richmond has a big game against Manchester City, but first, Ted has to help Dr. Sharon with a personal emergency and Jamie has to get his dad off his back.

'Doogie' Is Back. This Time, She's In Facing Down Sexism And Racism

2:28pm September 08, 2021

by David Bianculli

A new Disney+ remake of Doogie Howser, MD stars Peyton Elizabeth Lee as the teenage medical prodigy. Lee is instantly endearing, with an energetic mixture of confidence and insecurities.

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Politics & Government

'American Crime Story' Tells The Story Of The Clinton Scandal From An Updated Angle

5:05pm September 07, 2021

by Eric Deggans

FX's American Crime Story returns with a bold take on the Clinton impeachment. The story of the affair leaves few characters unscathed, including Monica Lewinsky — one of the show's producers.