Subtlety is not one of Ryan Murphy’s strengths. The prolific writer/director/producer prefers to batter you with an idea over the course of a season. It’s no surprise, then, that his best works are in the horror genre. A realm where being bludgeoned is more acceptable. In the case of The Beauty, the pleasure only goes […]
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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 […]
Best Medicine could use a better bedside manner
Through the years, American producers have sought inspiration from across the pond, taking Britain’s best shows and molding them to fit our cultural sensibilities. With a few notable exceptions, most of these shows fall flat in their execution. There are some things that can’t translate to a new audience. In recent years, reality and game […]
The Lowdown is a noir comedy focused on the community
“You think people are one thing and then they turn out to be another.” This line, spoken during an encounter between two characters who thought they hated each other, is at the crux of FX’s series The Lowdown. It’s far from the only message the show has, but it’s one that comes up frequently. There’s […]
Chad Powers fumbles out of the gate and never recovers
It’s considered bad practice as a reviewer to judge a series before you watch it. That said, it’s hard not to assume the worst when you see “Developed from an Omaha Productions skit by Eli Manning” in the show’s logline. Chad Powers never rises above those assumptions and often falls even lower. It gets to […]