TV Reviews
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‘The Bear’ Season 2 Review: FX and Hulu’s Surprise Hit Reinvents Itself With Bold and Bombastic New Direction
The second season adds a parade of guest stars and takes swings, big and little, to cement itself as one the best shows on television
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‘Outlander’ Season 7, Part 1 Review: Comic Relief Adds Breath of Fresh Air After Drama’s Recent Dark Turn
Time away from Fraser’s Ridge revitalizes Starz series in the first half of its penultimate chapter
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‘The Walking Dead: Dead City’ Review: Gritty Spin-Off Fails to Reanimate a Tired Franchise
The AMC hit’s sequel series follows fan favorites Maggie and Negan as they fight off cosmopolitan zombies in Manhattan
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‘Fubar’ Review: Arnold Schwarzenegger’s First TV Show Should Have Stayed a Farce
Attempts to soften this Netflix spy comedy ruin the flow, but a fine supporting cast helps retain interest
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‘American Born Chinese’ Review: Uneven Disney+ Adaptation Still Entertains
With a supporting cast headlined by Michelle Yeoh, the show is a thrilling fantasy and coming-of-age tale that doesn’t quite blend the sum of its parts
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‘XO, Kitty’ Review: Netflix’s ‘To All The Boys’ Sequel Series Blends K-Drama Allure With Rom-Com Delight
The new comedy follows Kitty, Lara Jean’s younger sister, on her own search for love, identity and a happily-ever-after
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‘The Family Stallone’ Review: Sly Shares the Spotlight With Daughters in By-the-Book Reality Series
The “Tulsa King” star’s foray into the unscripted genre appears to be a Kardashian-esque platform for his kids on Paramount+
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‘Fear the Walking Dead’ Review: Final Season Sets the Stage for Epic Conclusion
This installment of the AMC drama begins with a compelling hook and boo-hiss baddies, but it’s not clear if the ending will satisfy viewers
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‘Bupkis’ Review: Pete Davidson Makes Art of His Juicy Life in Peacock Comedy
The “Saturday Night Live” alum masterfully presents a fictionalized and star-studded version of his history and career
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‘White House Plumbers’ Review: HBO Limited Series Is as Sloppy as the Watergate Break-in
The only thing that saves this unfocused five-episode story is an excellent performance from Justin Theroux
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‘Love & Death’ Review: Elizabeth Olsen Makes Axe Murder Rehash Worth Watching
The HBO Max limited series feels almost like a direct result of the actress’ work on the celebrated Disney+ show “WandaVision”
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‘Mrs. Davis’ Review: Betty Gilpin Stuns in Damon Lindelof’s New Series That Takes AI Conversation to Scary Heights
Gilpin is a nun searching for the holy grail in this strange Peacock series from Lindelof and Tara Hernandez
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‘Barry’ Season 4 Review: Bill Hader Crafts a Collision Course of Chaos in Final Episodes
There’s an emphasis on the dark in the last installments of the HBO hit series, but rest assured that the satire is as sharp and absurd as ever
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‘Tiny Beautiful Things’ Review: Hulu Drama Showcases Kathryn Hahn’s Extraordinary Range
The TV adaptation of Cheryl Strayed’s book could be the “WandaVision” standout’s breakthrough as a series lead
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‘Beef’ Review: Ali Wong and Steven Yeun Lead One of the Best Shows of 2023
The Netflix dramedy from Lee Sung Jin is possibly the most unselfconsciously Asian American series in mainstream television