Ted Lasso was the first big success for Apple TV+. The type of show that reminds people this streaming service exists, an important skill in the over-saturated media landscape. Despite that triumph, there have been very few attempts to copy the program’s winning combo of sports cliches and sentimental comedy. If Apple TV+’s Stick is […]
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Murderbot: Alexander Skarsgard brings life to this sci-fi comedy
What would you do if you suddenly gained autonomy? More specifically, what would you do if you gained independence after years of seeing the absolute worst of humanity? Apple TV+’s new series Murderbot answers that question pretty quickly. While our titular robot doesn’t commit any actual murder (that we know of), they think about it […]
Government Cheese: Fun, stylish, and a little weightless
More than any other streaming service, Apple TV+ is the one most focused on producing original programming. This is mostly out of necessity as Apple doesn’t have a catalog to pull from like Warner Bros. or Disney. Regardless of the why, it’s nice to have a streaming option willing to take swings even if it […]
Your Friends & Neighbors: Rich people, am I right?
Jon Hamm remains an incredibly gifted actor. That Your Friends & Neighbors starts with a “I bet you’re wondering how I got here” scene and I didn’t immediately turn it off is a testament to Hamm’s skill. It’s been nearly a decade since the end of Mad Men and in that time Hamm has successfully […]
The Studio: This Hollywood satire is one of the year’s funniest new shows
Seth Rogen takes loving aim at Hollywood with a winning satire that keeps finding inventive ways to sell its comedy.