It seems Peacock is going all in on spy thrillers. It makes sense: like the ever-popular murder mystery genre, spy thrillers rely on a plot full of twists where every character is a suspect. Throw together some name actors and let them do their best with the material. When it fails, you move on to […]
Author: Jesse Swanson
The 5 worst TV shows of 2025
Last week, we looked at the best shows of the last year. It’s only fair that we take some time and look at the worst. These five shows (and one dishonorable mention) offer a wide range of awful. If you’ve had the displeasure of watching any of them, I hope this list provides you with […]
Star Trek: Starfleet Academy has the right pieces but needs time to grow
As the Star Trek franchise enters its 60th year and approaches a decade of what fans dub “new Trek,” there’s understandable concern about what’s next. While the streaming era has seen a return to regular TV production, the reception has been mixed. The fan service has noticeably increased, but that doesn’t mean the franchise can’t […]
Television Turmoil: Shasta McNasty is all shock with no value
Television Turmoil is a look at the worst and weirdest series to make their way onto the small screen. The 90s were a period of enormous growth for television. The rise of cable caused an explosion of channels attempting to cater to specific interests and age groups. It wasn’t just cable networks attempting to expand […]
The 10 best TV shows of 2025
2025 was a terrible year for the world. For television, it was surprisingly strong, thanks in part to a wealth of new programs. It was also the first full year of this blog, which I’ll assume is just a coincidence for the uptick in quality. The wheels of capitalism continue to turn, making the future […]