‘Ratched’: Origin Story of Notorious Nurse Is DOA
Posted in: TV Reviews
Ryan Murphy’s latest Netflix series aims to explore the psyche of the sadistic mental-ward supervisor of ‘One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest’
‘Away’: Hilary Swank Spaces Out
Posted in: TV ReviewsIn Netflix’s new series about the first manned mission to Mars, the Oscar-winner plays a stoic commander — but she’s upstaged by a lively international crew
‘Star Trek: Lower Decks’: Animated Satire Is Highly Illogical
Posted in: TV ReviewsSnarky humor and sincere admiration make an awkward match in new workplace comedy about low-ranking Starfleet officers
‘In My Skin’: Living a Lie When the Truth Is Too Ugly
Posted in: TV ReviewsHulu’s Brit-import coming-of-age dramedy tells the story of a teen desperate to keep her tumultuous family life a secret
‘Unsolved Mysteries’: The O.G. of True Crime Returns With Gritty Netflix Reboot
Posted in: TV ReviewsLong-running series returns with no Robert Stack, no cheesy reenactments, but plenty of murder, disappearances, and intrigue
‘Be Water’ Review: Bruce Lee Doc Charts A Warrior’s Journey
Posted in: TV ReviewsESPN film doesn’t go deep, but gives an engaging bird’s-eye view of the martial arts legend’s life
‘Quiz’ Review: Game-Show Caper Leaves Big Questions Unanswered
Posted in: TV ReviewsThis AMC miniseries about a couple who cheated the English version of ‘Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?’ leaves too many details up in the air
‘Space Force’ Review: Netflix Comedy Suffers Failure to Launch
Posted in: TV ReviewsIn this new series based on President Trump’s proposed interstellar military branch, Steve Carell’s four-star general is too noxious to be true
The Real Folklore And History that inspired Penny Dreadful: City of Angels
Posted in: TV ReviewsJohn Logan’s original Penny Dreadful series is back, but this time around the US creator has swapped its murderous backdrop from Victorian England to Golden Age Hollywood. Set among the social and political tensions of Los Angeles in 1938, Penny Dreadful: City of Angels is dressed in a stunning gothic cinematic veil – all while bridging a conversation between themes […]
‘Never Have I Ever’ Review: Mindy Kaling Does Teen Comedy Right
Posted in: TV ReviewsHigh school hijinks meet a tenderly-told story in the writer’s sweet new Netflix comedy
