These shows prove the marathon-watching juggernaut’s concern for both quantity and quality.
They say and do what they want, and when they want because, goddammit, this is America. No restrictions, right?
On September 18, Bryan Cranston will not win his fourth trophy for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series.
Up All Night may just find itself the most elusive trophy of all: an audience.
Even in this lengthy recap, I’ve had to skip past many of the emotional beats and nuances in this marvelous episode.
After the dizzyingly complex plotting and major revelations of the past few episodes, “Night Terrors” is a real change of pace.
Garcia’s deadpan critique has become an integral, if not the integral, piece at the heart of Project Runway’s cult success.
The episode is full of witty dialogue, dazzling perspective shifts, and a surprising number of answers about the mysterious River Song.
If AMC is trying to make television that looks like the movies, then Cinemax is giving them a run for their money.
It can be tricky to describe what distinguishes Louis C.K. from other stand-ups, even from those who specialize in observational, storytelling, confessional comedy.
Adventure Time has rightfully solidified itself as a Cartoon Network primetime staple and a genuine cult sensation within the last year.
Even as tropes arrive in full force, exceptions to boilerplate good-versus-evil scenarios make occasional appearances.
The show is a how-to guide for a totally impossible lifestyle, an aspirational fantasy with a perpetually receding horizon.
Breaking Bad is a complete work, one thought out long in advance and unfolding in its own time.
Here, the writers are forced to rely on tricks to create a cohesive storyline outside of the web-chat format.
Where there’s smoke, there’s usually fire, but in the case of Rescue Me’s final season, there isn’t even smoke.
The best part of Torchwood has always been its decidedly different approach to sci-fi.
After eight seasons, it’s started to become too easy to spot Curb Your Enthusiasm’s patented ironic twists and callback gags coming a mile away.
As with seasons past, the quality of the writing on Weeds fluctuates even more wildly than Nancy’s mood swings..
Considering its tepid ratings and poisonous critical reception last winter, that a second season of The Marriage Ref exists is bewildering.
Over the years, Alan Ball’s ideological commitment to never kicking any supernatural being out of bed has led to some narrative problems.