TV
Portrait of an Artist: Eric P. Trueheart '91
The Harvard Crimson sat down with Eric to discuss his talents across mediums, the genre of science fiction, and what a life in entertainment looks like.
Top 10 TV Shows of 2020
The Crimson Arts Board presents its TV favorites of the year, from "Normal People" to "Feel Good."
Portrait of an Artist: Chris Salvaterra '90
Chris Salvaterra ‘90, who got his start in film production after studying English at Harvard College, now oversees many of HBO's projects as Vice President for Drama Series, crafting the channel’s slate of shows.
'I Hate Suzie': A Grim, Chaotic (And Hilarious) Takedown of Celebrity Culture
While at times the litany of characters can be hard to track, “I Hate Suzie” is worth pausing for, even if it takes a moment to get your bearings.
Portrait of an Artist: Katie E. Low '12
During her time at Harvard College, Katie E. Low ’12 was premed. Now, she works as an animator at Walt Disney Animation Studios and runs a podcast called Animation Happy Hour, where she informs and inspires young animation students hoping to break into the industry.
Portrait of an Artist: Tom Rogers ’84
Tom Rogers ’84 came into his senior year of high school thinking he wanted to be a physicist. Now, after a nine-year stint as a staff writer for Disney animated television, he has a Daytime Emmy to his name for “Elena of Avalor,” a book titled “Eleven,” and a whole host of awards for his various movies.
'The Undoing' Episode Three: A Slower Episode with Hints of Spice
With a feel more like a soap opera episode or a TV sitcom, “Do No Harm” doesn’t seem to do a whole lot of anything. The audience gets to meet a few new characters and see a couple new places, but by and large, it’s nothing special.
‘Industry’ Can’t Decide Whether It Loves or Hates Capitalism
Though “Industry” extends a rich moral conundrum, it lacks the observational teeth to sink into the nuanced complexities of its own prompt.
The Show that Invented an Entirely New Medium, and Why You Need to Watch It
By any one of its many dimensions or all, it’s certainly worth the watch.
‘Two Weeks to Live’ Underwhelms in Every Aspect
For an action show, “Two Weeks to Live” spends the majority of the season waffling around in low-stakes territory, having used up its better material in the first 40 minutes of run time.
'The Undoing' Episode Two: A Thriller Like Few Others
This week’s installment of “The Undoing,” titled “The Missing,” takes a sharp turn from the pleasant and cozy life of the Fraser family, quickly turning into an hour of suspense and tension.
Season Three of Letterman’s 'My Next Guest Needs No Introduction' is as Compelling as Ever
Featuring none other than Kim Kardashian, Robert Downey Jr., Dave Chappelle, and Lizzo, this latest (and necessarily shorter) season provides intimate, meaningful portraits of celebrities while also capturing the gravitas of the present historical moment.
‘The Undoing’ Premiere Wows Audience with Intrigue and Mystery
A missing spouse, the hush-hush death, and a mystery surrounding Grace’s well-to-do father sets up this series to stay intriguing and interesting throughout its run.
A New Hope for Star Wars: ‘The Mandalorian’ Returns
The season premiere pulls tropes and themes liberally from mid-century Western classics to create an intricate tapestry of “Star Wars” mainstays — like desert speed bikes and all manner of interesting animal species — and fresh, outside influences.
‘The Queen’s Gambit’ Features Bold, Brilliant Moves Played With Almost Perfect (Grand)Mastery
Despite being centered around an occasionally dull game, “The Queen’s Gambit” is unfailingly thrilling, endearing, smart, and — somehow — a bit sexy.
Netflix’s ‘Social Distance’ Endeavors to Warm Our Lonely Hearts
We are all alone, and in that aloneness, we are together. Each 20-some minute episode of the televisual anthology illuminates heartwarming instances of human connection in a tragically disconnected status quo.
'Grand Army, Coming to Enlist You'? In New Show, Netflix Toes the Line
“Grand Army” strives for no-looking-away realism throughout its first season, making the show at once mesmerizing and hard to watch.
The Second Season of Netflix’s ‘Family Business’ Leaves Viewers Hungry for a Third
The second season of this show was just as ridiculous, light-hearted, and downright funny as the first, adding a second chapter to a story so entertaining that it makes the promise of a third something to genuinely look forward to.
How Social Media Drives and Destroys ‘The Bachelorette’
Unfortunately, social media is also responsible for ruining this season entirely. All the dramatics surrounding it have been spoiled beyond repair, and when you remove unexpected drama from a reality show, you don’t have much left.
‘Song Exploder’ Proves That Podcasts Should Remain Podcasts
Hirway’s podcast stood firmly on its own, and its translation into a visual medium is entirely unnecessary.
Hulu’s ‘Monsterland’ is an Underwhelming Show with Monstrous Potential
In Hulu’s much-anticipated original series, the monsters aren’t just under the bed: They’re everywhere. Most critically, they are dormant in everyone, waiting patiently for the world’s madness to awaken them.
Failure to Launch: ‘The Right Stuff’ Premiere is Uninspired
Launching a rocket, or a hit new TV show for that matter, requires an intangible, an X factor, a certain amount of “the right stuff.” And so far, despite the name, the show is running low on it.
‘Emily in Paris’ is a Charming Cliché
It’s not an incredibly existentialist, what’s-the-meaning-of-life show, and neither is it particularly realistic. And yet the show still has its charming moments, particularly when it doesn’t take itself seriously.
‘Saturday Night Live’ Season 46 Premiere Loses Its Edge
As most of the country’s live entertainment is canceled for the foreseeable future, it’s all the more sad that “SNL” — which has returned in semi-full capacity with a live audience of paid first responders — is so unwilling to take risks in its premiere.
‘Helstrom’: A Whirlwind Introduction to Marvel’s Newest Demon Hunting Family
The show’s ability to maintain an air of secrecy, tension, and curiosity makes it one of this fall’s highlights.