Author: Lacy Baugher
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.
American Primeval Review: Netflix’s Gritty Tale of the American West Is a Gory, Violent Slog
Underneath its impressive production values and abundant violence, Netflix’s American Primeval is a hollow slog.
Say Nothing Review: FX’s Gripping IRA Drama is Both Heartfelt and Horrifying
FX’s excellent adaptation of Patrick Radden Keefe’s true crime book about the Troubles has plenty to say about both the IRA and its victims.
Pachinko Season 2 Episode 8 Review: Chapter Sixteen
The Pachinko Season 2 finale is the series’ most heartbreaking hour to date, as Noa finally learns about his true heritage and Sunja’s family is changed forever.
Disclaimer Review: A Lush, Beautiful, and Almost Entirely Hollow Exploration of Perception
Apple TV+’s Disclaimer may be incredibly beautiful to look at, but its story is painfully empty.
Sweetpea Review: Ella Purnell Shines as a Wallflower Who’s Dangerously Tired of Being Ignored
A female revenge story that turns out to have surprising depths and a deceptively sharp bite, Sweetpea is one of the most enjoyable surprises of Fall.