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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

From Maggie Smith in Downton to Mr Blobby: 20 characters so brilliant they made bad TV shows good

Several standout fictional TV characters consistently outshine the shows they appear in, delivering memorable performances that elevate otherwise mediocre or misaligned series.
Television
fromThe New Yorker
2 weeks ago

"The Summer I Turned Pretty" Will Make You Feel Old

ABC indefinitely suspended Jimmy Kimmel's late-night show, a decision that raises troubling implications for network responses to controversial broadcast moments.
Television
fromIndieWire
2 weeks ago

'The Morning Show' Review: Season 4 Is Both Utterly Nonsensical and Numbingly Monotonous

The Morning Show undermines its journalism-focused premise by embracing contradictory, sensational plot choices that turn supposed ethical crusaders into hypocritical, destructively inconsistent characters.
Television
fromVulture
3 weeks ago

The Girlfriend Recap: Losing Grip

Laura exploits Daniel's incapacitation to reclaim control, transforming his dependency into a battleground of power between her and Cherry.
Television
fromVulture
1 month ago

Every Scripted Show Nominated for a 2025 Series Emmy, Ranked

A ranked list evaluates 21 Emmy-nominated shows across comedy, drama, and limited series based on the nominated seasons, from worst to best.
Television
fromSlate Magazine
1 month ago

It Was Always a Fraudulent Case of Prestige TV. Its Recent Return Finally Proves It.

Dexter was never authentic prestige television; its premise was shallow, it peaked early, and later seasons and the finale revealed its decline.
NYC politics
fromBustle
3 months ago

SJP Calls Out Double Standards Regarding Carrie Bradshaw

Sarah Jessica Parker defends Carrie Bradshaw against societal backlash, highlighting double standards in character perceptions between male and female leads.
SF LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
4 months ago

Lesbian journalist Victoria A. Brownworth dead at 69

Victoria A. Brownworth, prominent journalist, passed away at 69 after a long battle with multiple sclerosis and cancer.
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