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‘Brooklyn Nine-Nine’ Comes Back With a Bang for Season Seven
"Brooklyn Nine-Nine" delivers a classic combination of tense police business, fast-paced comedy, and touching moments in a premiere that bodes well for the rest of the season.
Relationships are Built and Broken on the 40th Premiere of ‘Survivor’
The gameplay this season promises to be cutthroat. The $2 million cash prize — now the largest grand prize in reality show history — seems to be a major factor.
The End for ‘BoJack Horseman’
The truth is that words cannot do justice to this show. Its ability to package difficult, complex issues in a digestible, hilarious package is incredible.
Portrait of an Artist: Colleen A. McGuinness ’99
The Emmy nominated writer sat down with The Harvard Crimson to discuss her diverse comedic inspirations, writing process, and favorite memories from writing for “30 Rock.”
‘Survivor’ Deserves 40 More Seasons
It’s difficult to overstate the sheer force of “Survivor”’s impact on the reality TV ecosystem.
‘You’ Season Two: Another Disturbing But Addicting Rollercoaster Ride
Everyone’s favorite nightmarish but dreamy stalker, Joe Goldberg, is back as the smash hit “You” returns for a second season, this time in a nauseatingly woke part of LA.
Top 10 TV Shows of 2019
The Crimson Arts Board presents its TV favorites of the year, from "Fleabag" to "Pose."
‘Riverdale’ Review: Nothing Says Thanksgiving like ‘Ice Storm’
It looks like the characters of “Riverdale” celebrated Thanksgiving early, and as anyone could have guessed, no one got a quiet, relaxing dinner with their family.
‘Dollface’: A Show About Feminism That Still Manages to be Sexist
In the age of Instagram and Facetune, “Dollface” is trying to reach the pinnacle of female solidarity. But for a show all about women, the amount of stereotyping that spills into sexism is disappointing, if not regressive.
‘BoJack’ is Back and Lives Up to Expectations
In the latest season of “BoJack Horseman,” BoJack (Will Arnett) is forced to confront his depression and alcoholism head-on, as well as grapple with the death of Sarah Lynn (Kristen Schaal) from a past season.
‘Riverdale’ Episode Six Recap: At This Point, Being Bad is ‘Hereditary’
The latest episode of "Riverdale" has brought very little to the table. At this point, the show is a weird re-hashing of problems from previous seasons, with the added benefit of Jughead’s prep school experience and Archie’s ongoing battle with a street thug.
Apple TV+’s ‘The Morning Show’ Is Just Good Enough
"The Morning Show,” focuses on Alex Levy (Jennifer Aniston), the longtime host of “The Morning Show,” a popular news program. Her life and successful career, as well as the show itself, are upended when Levy’s co-host of 15 years, Mitch Kessler (Steve Carell), is fired over allegations of sexual misconduct in the workplace.
‘Riverdale’ Episode Five: Wish I Hadn’t Witnessed ‘Witness for the Prosecution’
Episode Five of Season Four focuses mainly on two things: one of the most convoluted plot lines in recent “Riverdale” memory — the legal proceedings of the Lodge family — and the other one of the most hokey — Betty’s “serial killer” genes.
‘Dickinson’: An Experimental Take On the Life of the American Poet
In the vein of TNT’s “Will” and The CW’s “Reign,” Apple TV+’s new series “Dickinson” attempts to portray the life of a famous historical figure, Emily Dickinson, in a fresh and modern way.
HBO’s ‘Mrs. Fletcher’ Pilot Marks a Surprisingly Dull Start to the Highly Promising Comedy Series
The title of HBO’s new comedy “Mrs. Fletcher” sounds like something fit for a “Downton Abbey” spin-off. In fact, it’s a series that stars the beloved Kathryn Hahn as single mother rediscovering her identity thanks to online porn — not exactly as buttoned-up and proper as its innocent name might suggest.
‘Halloween’ Equal Parts Scary and Senseless
Keeping up with the times, this week’s episode of “Riverdale” is aptly called “Halloween” and leans into the spookiness of the season.
‘Looking for Alaska’: The Nerds Strike Back
Hulu’s new eight-episode miniseries, “Looking for Alaska,” remains fairly faithful to its source material as it follows protagonist Miles Halter as he adjusts to life at a boarding school called Culver Creek Academy.
HBO’s ‘Watchmen’ Provokes, Entertains, and Unsettles
By grappling with some of the most divisive issues facing American society, HBO's “Watchmen” does not shy away from courting controversy.
With ‘Year of the Monkey,’ Patti Smith Captivatingly Revisits Her Dreams
Inherently poetic and gorgeous, punk poet Patti Smith’s new memoir stretches across the year 2016 as she takes several trips across the U.S. fueled by late night dreams, clouded reality, and treasured memories.
‘Modern Love’ Deserves a Second Date
The “will they, won’t they” is a staple of television romance, and for good reason. Given its title, it’s no surprise that Amazon Prime’s “Modern Love” picks up on this dramatic tradition by presenting some unconventional pairings of its own.
'Riverdale' Review: ‘Dog Day Afternoon’ Includes No Dogs
"Riverdale"'s Farm storyline has taken advantage of viewer’s suspension of disbelief. Sure, the show is known for being “out there” (let’s not forget the Gargoyle King), but this organ-harvesting cult is pushing it.
‘Succession’ Succeeds ‘Game of Thrones’ as TV’s Next Big Show
'Succession” first premiered in June 2018, and recently wrapped its second season last weekend. The show was not particularly popular when it first premiered, but now it has become a must-watch for both viewers and critics alike.
Riverdale Season Four Episode Two Still
Cole Sprouse in Episode Two of the fourth season of "Riverdale."
‘Fast Times At Riverdale High,’ Indeed
Since last week’s episode was primarily a tribute for the late Luke Perry, “Riverdale”’s second episode, “Fast Times at Riverdale High” did all the heavy lifting to set up for the show’s Fourth Season. The episode sets up some of the big challenges and changes of this season.
‘Batwoman’ Squeaks Short
The CW’s “Batwoman,” the latest installation in the “Arrowverse,” a fictional comic universe, delivered a shaky first performance, resting on the well-trodden stones of the many superheroes and villains that came before it.