TV Reviews

  • “Color television! Bah, I won’t believe it until I see it in black and white.”

    Samuel Goldwyn

  • ‘Conan O’Brien Must Go’ Review: Please Inject More of This Uproariously Funny Show Into Our Veins

    April 12, 2024 — Collider

    Keep cool, my babies — Conan O’Brien is back!

  • 'Palm Royale' Review: Kristen Wiig’s Comedy Series Is a Delicious Escape Into Drama

    March 18, 2024 — Collider

    The Apple TV+ series is another winner for the streamer.

  • The cast of Animal Control Season 2 led by Joel McHale.

    'Animal Control' Season 2 Review: Joel McHale Comedy Unleashes More Furry Shenanigans

    March 6, 2024 — Collider

    The Fox sitcom is back on the prowl and bringing plenty of laughs with it.

  • A man (played by Jamie Dornan) with bloody cuts on his face looks out the window.

    'The Tourist' Season 2 Review: Jamie Dornan’s Netflix Thriller Remains a Killer

    February 29, 2024 — Collider

    This series continues to hit the mark with a punchy second season filled with unpredictable twists and turns.

  • Ghosts Season 3 on CBS

    'Ghosts' Season 3 Review: CBS Sitcom Stays Funny Amid Pacing Issues

    February 12, 2024 — Collider

    We also finally get answers on just who at Woodstone B&B got “sucked off.”

  • Masters of the Air cast led by Austin Butler and Callum Turner.

    'Masters of the Air' Review: Austin Butler Is Magnetic in Apple TV+ War Series

    January 24, 2024 — Collider

    ‘Masters of the Air’ is a gripping war series that explores the human condition and the horrors of World War II with realism and sharp attention to detail.

  • Blue alien blobs enjoying martinis in an airport lounge in a scene from 'Strange Planet.'

    'Strange Planet' Review: Nathan W. Pyle's Animated Series Has Room to Grow

    August 2, 2023 — Collider

    Based on the beloved webcomic, the Apple TV+ show brings the same sweet sensibility of its source material but remains rather uneven.

  • Zoe Saldana wears military gear while out in a desert resembling Syria.

    'Special Ops: Lioness' Review: Zoe Saldaña Fights Through Taylor Sheridan's Antics in So-So Spy Thriller

    July 20, 2023 — Collider

    ‘Special Ops: Lioness’ serves that introspective comfort we all crave from the espionage thriller genre yet, despite its high energy and direction, something feels amiss.

  • John Krasinski as Jack Ryan holds a gun while walking through a parking lot in 'Jack Ryan' Season 4.

    'Tom Clancy's Jack Ryan' Season 4 Review: A Serviceable Swan Song for Your Father's Favorite Spy

    June 28, 2023 — Collider

    While this show knows its primary demographic, this functional final season is one for more than just the dads.

  • The cast of 'The Other Two' look surprised in Season 3 scene.

    ‘The Other Two’ Season 3 Review: This Series Is the Best Comedy About Entertainment Since ‘30 Rock’

    May 1, 2023 — Collider

    If there is one comedy show that you have to make room for, it is this endlessly goofy one.

  • Awkwafina is seen as a bigger figure among her cast with a backdrop of Brooklyn, New York.

    'Awkwafina Is Nora From Queens' Season 3 Review: Comedy Central Sitcom Remains Hilarious and Poignant

    April 26, 2023 — Collider

    The return of this goofy comedy sees Nora remaining one of television's most lovable weirdos.

  • Blonde woman holds a drink while wearing a pink bra with Edgar Ramirez in a still from Netflix's 'Florida Man.'

    ‘Florida Man’ Review: Netflix Series Delivers on Its Mystery Way Too Late

    April 13, 2023 — Collider

    Absurd and mildly entertaining, ‘Florida Man’ tries its best to blend mystery with comedy but ultimately falls short of delivering at a steady pace.

  • Animated version of Elvis Presley does a karate kick in a scene from Netflix's 'Agent Elvis.'

    'Agent Elvis' Review: Netflix's Animated Series Is a Colorful Binge, But Devastatingly Low on Laughs

    March 17, 2023 — Collider

    ‘Agent Elvis’ doesn’t quite find its footing with comedy and is deprived of any bite as it’s way too light on humor with a devastatingly low laugh-to-gag ratio.

  • Bob Odenkirk stands with his hands at his hips in a scene for 'Lucky Hank.'

    'Lucky Hank' Review: Bob Odenkirk's New Show Is a Salty-Sweet Must-Watch Comedy | SXSW 2023

    March 12, 2023 — Collider

    'Lucky Hank' is undoubtedly one of the year's best series to date.

  • Steve Howey and Ginger Gonzaga lean on each other while in a scene from 'True Lies'.

    'True Lies' Review: Steve Howey and Ginger Gonzaga Series Doesn't Pack a Punch

    February 23, 2023 — Collider

    CBS is no stranger to adapting previous material for success, but ‘True Lies’ falls flat in carving out its own identity.

  • Joel McHale and Michael Rowland wear uniforms while leaning on a truck for a scene from 'Animal Control.'

    'Animal Control' Review: Joel McHale Shakes Things Up in Fox’s Wildly Playful Workplace Comedy

    February 8, 2023 — Collider

    'Animal Control' has all the makings of becoming the next great comedy series.

  • ‘Not Dead Yet’ Review: Gina Rodriguez Brings Us to the Light With Bright, New ABC Comedy

    February 2, 2023 — Collider

    Gina Rodriguez brings laughs and a ton of heart to the charming new ABC sitcom, even if it’s a bit of a slow start.

  • The cast of 'Ghosts' look on surprised at another ghost character on the midseason premiere of the CBS sitcom.

    ‘Ghosts’ Season 2 Review: CBS Sitcom Illuminates Witty Spirit With Midseason Premiere

    January 5, 2023 — Collider

    The winter premiere of ‘Ghosts’ sophomore season and its 2023 offerings is serving up more than just laughs.

  • A man in glasses looks down at a book while a woman in 1920s clothing looks anxious in a scene from 'Ghosts' Season 2.

    'Ghosts' Season 2 Amplifies the Laughs for Searingly Sharp and Funny Sophomore Return

    September 26, 2023 — PopCulture

    ‘Ghosts’ has most captivatingly become one of the most instantly joyful series to grace television and continues to prove it's a lively force.

  • Steve Carrell stands in front of a bunch of his costars in a promotional still for 'Space Force' Season 2.

    'Space Force' Reaches New Heights With out of This World Season 2

    February 17, 2023 — PopCulture

    ‘Space Force’ Season 2 feels like a new show with familiar faces as it reinvents itself while correcting the series' initial direction with a dose of easy, digestible humor.

  • Jamie Dornan looks concerned as he looks behind him in the rearview mirror while in his car for a still from 'The Tourist' on Max.

    HBO Max's 'The Tourist' Is an Intensely-Wild Thriller of Twists and Turns You Cannot Miss

    March 2, 2023 — PopCulture

    The stylish, dark comedy thriller is one of the best this season as it will keep you guessing until the shocking ending.

  • Michael C. Hall wears overalls in the snow in a promotional still for Dexter: New Blood.

    'Dexter: New Blood' Finds Michael C. Hall Taking a Stab at Closure With Evolved Tone

    November 7, 2021 — PopCulture

    ‘Dexter: New Blood’ much like its original series is a dark comedy with shades of grey thanks to Hall and clever writing that finds his character's ever-present voice-over narration and strained expressions an absolute charm.

  • Jason Sudeikis is all smiles while sporting a moustache for a scene in 'Ted Lasso' Season 2.

    ‘Ted Lasso’ Season 2 Proves Apple TV+ Series Is a Miracle Among Streaming

    July 23, 2021 — PopCulture

    ‘Ted Lasso’ has enough substance to turn it into an unlikely sensation that will no doubt stand the test of time among rich, awe-inspiring programming.

  • Rafe Spall holds a pink shirt in his hands while looking at Esther Smith in a scene from 'Trying' Season 2.

    Apple TV+'s 'Trying' Season 2 Is a Heartwarming, Effortless Triumph

    May 20, 2021 — PopCulture

    Written with sensitivity and heart, this is one of those rare gems that acts like a prismatic portrait balancing comedy and pathos most naturalistically.

  • Martha Stewart wears a jean shirt and a hat while sitting in her garden.

    Martha Stewart Shows off Charming, Unfiltered Side With New HGTV Series 'Martha Knows Best'

    July 30, 2020 — PopCulture

    Martha Stewart shows off a bubbly, natural side as she connects with audiences in a fun, sometimes cheeky way.

  • Grant Wilson stands in the center of his paranormal investigators for a promotional still of the 'Ghost Hunters' reboot.

    'Ghost Hunters' Serves up Haunting Dose of Thrills and Chills With A&E Reboot

    August 21, 2019 — PopCulture

    The ‘Ghost Hunters’ reboot proves these unique, spellbinding stories have the power to captivate audiences when formulated with admiration and curiosity — not fear.

  • Braving ‘The Comment Section’ With Michael Kosta

    August 26, 2015 — The Hudsucker

    Injecting quick-witted humor with provocative content, Michael Kosta is the perfect host for the one of TV’s funniest new shows.

  • The Rock does disco moves while starring on 'Lip Sync Battle'.

    'Lip Sync Battle' Hits All the High Notes for Fun New Reality Competition

    April 8, 2015 — The Hudsucker

    The enthusiasm seen on stage makes Lip Sync Battle so much fun to watch, and enough to hold the attention of millennials and music junkies.

  • The cast of Showtime's 'Penny Dreadful' breaks the fourth wall in a promotional still.

    ‘Penny Dreadful’ Is a Bloody Good Time

    May 9, 2014 — The Hudsucker

    ‘Penny Dreadful’ is a fine balance between fantasy and realism thanks to elegant art direction and grand sets.

  • Mark Wahlberg and Donnie Wahlberg in a promotional still for their reality series 'Wahlburgers' with their mom Alma and Paul.

    ‘Wahlburgers’ Beef Up Reality TV

    January 29, 2014 — The Hudsucker

    ‘Wahlburgers’ is a solid, warm story of middle America that we all adore and root for.

  • Andy Samberg and the cast of 'Brooklyn Nine-Nine' pose for a promotional still.

    BOLO Issued for TV's Funniest New Series 'Brooklyn Nine-Nine'

    October 29, 2013 — The Hudsucker

    It’s highly appealing to watch these characters and know that there are endless possibilities for plot-lines full of hi-jinks and vibrant humor.

  • Michael Richards and Jerry Seinfeld laughing in a car for his series, 'Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee'

    Drinking and Driving Has Never Been More Fun Than With Jerry Seinfeld on 'Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee'

    August 2, 2012 — The Hudsucker

    While the setting is very intimate and personal, it’s nice to see Jerry Seinfeld giving audiences a glimpse of the relationships he has with his friends off-screen.