Paper Girls has a lot to overcome as it separates itself from Stranger Things. Like the hit Netflix series, the science fiction drama follows four preteens as they entangle themselves with supernatural forces that are larger than themselves. Both shows…
‘Tuca & Bertie’ season 3 premiere review: The animated buddy comedy proves that Netflix lost a gem
Considering how much I enjoyed watching Tuca & Bertie’s third season, it’s clear how much Netflix dropped the ball when they canceled the show three months after its series premiere in 2019. Despite public outcry from fans and critics alike,…
‘Motherland: Fort Salem’ season 3 premiere review: The imperfect supernatural series delivers an enchanting first episode
I love high-concept supernatural television shows. Suppose the series includes moody vampires falling in love with seemingly normal humans, werewolves turning buck wild during a full moon, or teenage witches brewing mayhem in their high school’s chemistry lab. There is…
‘This is Going to Hurt’ series premiere review: The medical dramedy sheds light on a broken system
In 2016, junior doctors in England took part in a general strike as a result of a contract dispute with the National Health Service (NHS). While the physicians felt that their contractual agreement would force them to work longer hours…
‘The Time Traveler’s Wife’ series premiere review: The romantic sci-fi drama barely justifies its existence
Whenever I see a reboot or revival of a beloved intellectual property, the first thing I ask myself, or anyone within earshot of me, which is usually my husband, is, “Does this thing need to exist?” Sometimes the answer is…
‘Hacks’ season 2 premiere review: The shrewd stand-up comedy series kills it again
One of the most powerful scenes in Hacks Season 2 is when Deborah (Jean Smart) confronts Ava (Hannah Einbinder) about an email she sent to two Hollywood writers in the Season 1 finale. During the scene, the angry comic forces…
‘61st Street’ series premiere review: The gritty crime drama disrespects the Windy City
Why do television dramas insist on portraying Chicago, my hometown, as a city full of violence and decay? Like any major city in America, the metropolitan area has crime, drugs, and police corruption problems. Yet, its sense of community and…
