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The Myth of the Emmy Snub or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying About ‘Snubs’ and Celebrate Television
Disclaimer: Due to bandwidth issues, I was unable to write my yearly FYC piece, and sadly my reviews and other articles had to be put on hold. Instead, I delivered dozens of fascinating interviews that became my personal FYC. The thoughts below are mine, and I stand by them. Mainly, I love television. The Emmy […] More
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TV Topics: Shailene Woodley Finds Hope in ‘Paradise’ and Its Most Heartbreaking Story
(Warning: This article reveals some major spoilers very early on. If you have not watched Paradise season 2, do so now.) When it comes to Shailene Woodley‘s work on Paradise, perhaps the most impressive thing is how her presence is felt throughout the entire season. There are so many moments that circle back to her […] More
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TV Topics: Patrick Ball on Addiction, Accountability, and Why Langdon’s Journey is Just Beginning on ‘The Pitt’
For fans of The Pitt, one of the biggest questions heading into season two surrounded Dr. Frank Langdon (Patrick Ball). When viewers last saw him, Dr. Robby (Noah Wyley) had confronted Langdon about his addiction to painkillers, forcing him to face a reality he’d spent much of the season trying to hide, even from the […] More
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TV Topics: Linda Cardellini on the Heartbreak of the Umpire Outfit and the Hidden Depth of Carol on ‘DTF St. Louis’
When Linda Cardellini appears in her comically large umpire gear for DTF St. Louis, it’s easy to laugh at how she looks in it. It is a choice for sure, but if you think it is just there for a laugh, as Carol would say, “No way, José!”, there is much more to it. The […] More
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TV Topics: Walton Goggins on the Painful Crossroads of His Two ‘Fallout’ Characters
Those unfamiliar with Prime Video’s Fallout may look at Walton Goggins’ The Ghoul and see the hole in his face where his nose had been. Those who watch the series, on the other hand, see The Ghoul and see one thing, the gaping hole in his chest where his heart once was. The character lost […] More
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TV Topics: Chase Infiniti is Everywhere and Her Work in ‘The Testaments’ Speaks for Itself
Chase Infiniti wasn’t on my radar in mid-2025. Now, just a year later, she’s everywhere. If you’re wondering why, her work more than speaks for itself. It began with One Battle After Another, a performance that made me sit up and take notice, immediately searing her name onto my list of actors to watch. Then […] More
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TV Topics: Isa Briones Talks the Barriers and Hidden Depths on the Dr. Santos on ‘The Pitt’
When speaking to actress Isa Briones on TV Topics podcast about her work as Dr. Trinity Santos on HBO Max’s Emmy-winning medical drama The Pitt, I jokingly told her that the best acting she’s done was during the post-credits scene of the season two finale. In that brief but memorable moment, Santos and Dr. Mel […] More
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TV Topics: Karolina Wydra Reveals What’s Really Behind Zosia and Her Dream of Playing Walter White
Being pleasant is not always easy. This is especially true when playing a character who exists inside a collective hive mind and could easily come across as robotic, detached, or entirely stripped of humanity. Yet on Apple TV+’s Pluribus, Karolina Wydra does the opposite – and she does it exceptionally. As she attempts to allure […] More
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TV Topics: Domhnall Gleeson Blends Flaws, Cringe, and Some “Jimmy Stewart” Charm As Ned on ‘The Paper’
The actor sits down with TV Topics to share a couple of bombshell revelations, how he embrace Ned’s distinct flaws, and explain how every laugh is earned. It could be very easy for the character of Ned Sampson (played by Domhnall Gleeson) on Peacock’s The Paper to come off as the kind of boss you […] More
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TV Topics: Television Icon Carol Kane Shares Memories from ‘Taxi’ to Her ‘It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia’ Reunion With Danny DeVito
People like to throw around the term “icon” today. In most situations it feels overused and without merit. But, if you’re talking about Carol Kane, then the title is 100% appropriate. The actress first caught everyone’s attention with a guest spot in the 1970s comedy classic Taxi, where her work quickly made her a standout […] More
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TV Topics: Luke Tennie Takes TV by Storm with Three Distinctly Different Roles on Shrinking, The Pitt, and Abbott Elementary
If you’ve been paying close attention, Luke Tennie is suddenly everywhere, appearing across three of television’s best shows as if it’s just standard procedure. What he is doing is no small feat: three roles on three hit series. The actor is wrapping his third season as Sean on Apple TV+’s Shrinking, while making strong recurring […] More
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TV Topics: In ‘The Night Manager’ Diego Calva Is Not a Villain, But a Man Desperately Filling a Void
Where a man’s journey begins does not always predict where it will lead. For Diego Calva, the actor who first landed on many people’s radars with his breakout performance as Manny in Damien Chazelle’s Babylon and recently earned rave reviews at Cannes for Club Kid, few would have guessed it all started with cartoons. During […] More















