Lena Dunham is back, and she’s brought her favorite type of character along for the ride. Dunham has a knack for writing people who one can charitably describe as “a lot.” At its worst, it quickly becomes tiresome to watch. Despite some initial worries, Too Much proves to have the right balance. Created by Dunham […]
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Stick: Even Owen Wilson’s charm has limits in this cloying comedy
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 […]
Adults: Growing up is hard, but FX’s new sitcom makes it fun
There comes a time in every generation’s lifespan where the “hip” shows directly appeal to them. With Millennials slowly drifting out of the coveted 18-35 demo, it is now Gen Z’s time to shine. Adults isn’t the first show to cater to the tastes of the younger generation, but it is the first in some […]
Sirens: The Absurd Lives of the Rich and Famous
Television has always been a place for both mocking and celebrating the rich, sometimes in the same show. Recently, the trend has been satires of the ridiculous lives rich people lead. Netflix’s new miniseries Sirens is born from that mold. The program plays like a mix of The White Lotus and Big Little Lies combining […]
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 […]