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Alan Sepinwall

Alan Sepinwall is the chief TV critic for Rolling Stone.

The Wire

David vs. David vs. David, or Which Is the Greatest TV Drama Ever, The Wire, Deadwood, The Sopranos?

by Andrew Johnston Alan Sepinwall
March 5, 2008

For me, The Sopranos is a tough choice, because the three shows deal with America in different ways.

5 for the Day: Underdog Sports Movies

5 for the Day: Underdog Sports Movies

by Alan Sepinwall
August 30, 2007

You give me a plucky loser trying to overcome the odds at any athletic endeavor, and I’m there.

The Wire: Money for Something

The Wire: Money for Something

by Alan Sepinwall
August 6, 2006

The Wire is one of the finest works ever produced for American television.

Deadwood

Deadweek: Janie’s Got a Gun, But Will She Use It?

by Alan Sepinwall
June 8, 2006

Robin Weigert has the unenviable task of now playing the most famous character on Deadwood.

Sad, Sad News

Sad, Sad News

by Alan Sepinwall
April 28, 2006

Hi, this is Alan Sepinwall, posting in Matt’s place for reasons you’ll understand in a minute.

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