Throughout most of the 00s, J. J. Abrams was one of the biggest names in television. The back-to-back success of Alias and Lost made him a force in the industry. His focus on long-term, “mystery box” style storytelling has influenced countless shows for better and worse. Abrams left TV in 2010 to focus on reviving […]
Tag: crime drama
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 […]
Adolescence: Netflix’s latest miniseries is harrowing and stunningly acted
This stunning crime drama is one of the year’s best thanks to incredible performances and some of the best directing you’ll see on TV.
Dexter: Original Sin focuses too much on the past to offer anything exciting
Somehow, despite the best efforts of everyone involved, Dexter has become a franchise. The original series dragged its bleeding body across the finish line over a decade ago, but America’s favorite serial killer refused to die. Even a years-later sequel series aiming to end the story couldn’t hold him down. Divine intervention and, presumably, a […]