Author: Lacy Baugher
His & Hers Review: Everyone’s Attractive But No One’s Trustworthy in This Overstuffed Thriller
His & Hers has a fantastic cast but its uneven tone and contrived plot make this glossy Netflix thriller hard to enjoy.
Friendship Is Still Magic in Stranger Things Season 5
The friendships are what makes Stranger Things something still worth watching.
The Morning Show Season 4 Episode 3 Review: Tipping Point
The Morning Show finally went there with its longest-running will they/won’t they relationship.
The Morning Show Season 4 Episode 2 Review: The Revolution Will Be Televised
As The Morning Show’s fourth season continues, Bradley returns to the TMS desk, Alex discovers deep fakes, and Cory is back in New York.
The Morning Show Season 4 Episode 1 Review: My Roman Empire
The Morning Show Season 4 premiere takes itself entirely too seriously for an hour that features both extramarital affairs and Olympic athletes trying to defect to the U.S.
Smoke Review: This Uneven Arsonist Thriller Isn’t What You Think (But Doesn’t Know Quite What It Wants to Be, Either)
It seems likely you’re probably going to want to give up on Apple TV+’s arsonist thriller Smoke at some point during its first two episodes. You shouldn’t—at least until you can tell if its real premise is something you’re interested in.
We Were Liars Review: An Angsty Teen Thriller That’s Not as Fun as It Wants to Be
Prime Video’s overlong adaptation of E. Lockhart’s We Were Liars is muddled and confused about what kind of show it wants to be. (But the shocking finale is worth the price of admission.)
Carême Review: Apple TV+’s Sexy Historical Cooking Drama is (Mostly) Delicious
Apple TV+’s historical drama Carême is an enjoyable romp through the history of French cooking, but occasionally has a few too many ingredients.
Your Friends and Neighbors Review: Jon Hamm Shines in Apple TV+’s Tonally Uneven Suburban Dramedy
Jon Hamm is the best part of Your Friends and Neighbors, but his effortless performance as a rich businessman who turns to petty crime is bogged down by the show’s uneven idea of what it wants to be.
Adolescence Review: Netflix Miniseries is Both Technically Thrilling and Emotionally Harrowing
Netflix’s Adolescence may be the most terrifying show you watch this year — and one of the most necessary. Read our review.