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Interview: Dexter Sol Ansell Brings a Lifetime of Depth to Egg Even at Just Eleven in ‘A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms’
When it comes to a high-profile series, a poor performance can pull audiences out of the story completely. This is especially true for a two-character series like A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms, where the entire narrative rests on a single partnership. If either actor rings false or feels too polished, you will lose the […] More
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Interview: Joy Sunday on Her Singular Smile in HBO’s ‘DTF St. Louis’
Joy Sunday may be a relative newcomer in Hollywood, but her striking smile is sure to make her an icon sooner rather than later. Still, we do not get to see that smile very often in the HBO miniseries DTF St. Louis, where Sunday plays special crimes officer Jodie Plumb, forming an iconic duo alongside […] 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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Interview: Production Designer Cabot McMullen on the Personal Details in ‘Shrinking’ and ‘Rooster’
“Real-world therapists are often very strategic about the choices they make in their offices—either revealing something personal about themselves or removing any clues that might suggest bias or a point of view, often to invite a response from the patient that says something deeper about who they are.” That is the kind of insight you […] More
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Interview: ‘Miss You, Love You’ Stars Allison Janney and Andrew Rannells On Strangers Navigating Grief
The new HBO film Miss You, Love You directed by Jim Rash invites viewers into the home of Diane (Allison Janney) a recently widowed woman in the middle of planning a funeral for her recently passed husband. She anticipates her estranged son’s arrival, only to be joined instead by a less-than-welcome guest: his assistant, Jamie […] More
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Interview: ‘Industry’ Co-Creators on Genre Influence and Bringing the Show to Africa
For co-creators Mickey Down and Konrad Kay, the world of Industry has always been growing. “We’ve always tried to expand the world of Industry spiritually,” says Down. What began on HBO in 2020 as a tightly wound financial drama, set largely within the offices of Pierpoint in London’s Canary Wharf, has since grown increasingly global, […] More
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TV Topics: Danielle Deadwyler is a Comedic Delight in ‘Rooster’
Upon learning of the new HBO comedy series Rooster, one name stood out among the cast: Danielle Deadwyler. Up until this point, the acclaimed actress was known primarily for her powerful dramatic roles, bringing unforgettable depth to complex characters – from her searing performance as Mamie Till-Mobley, the determined mother of the brutally slain Emmett […] More
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TV Review: You Will Cherish The Final Season of ‘The Comeback’
The Comeback season three premiered its eight-episode final season on HBO, and the dark Hollywood satire is some of the scariest television you will watch this year. Probably not what you expect to hear when reading about the mockumentary style comedy featuring Lisa Kudrow as Valerie Cherish, a faded TV sitcom actress who seems to […] More
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‘DTF St. Louis’ Cast & Creator Are Down to Talk About the Genre-Defying Dark Comedy
The HBO limited series DTF St. Louis has quickly generated a lot of buzz as a unique, dark comedy exploring middle-age malaise, hookup apps, infidelity, all tangled together by a murder mystery set in suburban St. Louis. (Read all about it in my review). Part of that buzz is how the series is genre-defying. While […] More
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TV Review: ‘DTF St. Louis’ Is Much More Than What the Title Suggests
It is funny how often we judge a book by its cover, consciously or subconsciously. It happens. When the screeners for DTF: St. Louis arrived in my inbox, I hate to admit it, but I judged the book by its cover (more specifically the title) and immediately deleted the email. Somehow the series was not […] More
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TV Review: ‘Industry’ S4 Brings Sexy HBO Series to Thrilling New Heights
Is it too early to anoint the best show of 2026? Probably, but just over a week into this new year, HBO’s Industry has returned with a fiery fourth season that will stand as a force to be reckoned with all year long. By the time the third season concluded in 2024, Industry already felt […] More
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TV Review: ‘The Pitt’ Season 2 is a Welcome Return to Form
After a whirlwind release last year, including numerous award wins including Emmys and now a handful of Critics Choice Awards, The Pitt is now back with a second season. Starting a weekly release on January 11th, audience expectations are high. Having seen nine of fifteen episodes, fans have absolutely nothing to worry about in terms […] More















