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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.
‘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.
‘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.
‘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.
‘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.
‘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.
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.
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.
'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.
‘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.
