Tv Archive
Archives for August 2019


From epic fantasies starring puppets to refreshing sketch comedy, these were the best new shows of the month.


It is irresponsible, ridiculous, and boring too.


The Zach Galifianakis vehicle was a lovely little show about the power of forgiveness and the wonder of rodeo clowns.


“It’s a cautionary tale for anyone who embraces America and embraces Americanness, and expects to be embraced back.”


This week’s losers are all going to have to play the hot new party game Boar on the Floor, so look forward to that!


The series combines the best of serialized TV and episodic storytelling into a potent brew.


On Becoming a God in Central Florida is great when it’s great and still pretty good when it’s bad.


The series — perhaps the best teen drama ever made — celebrates its 25th anniversary in 2019.

Changing tastes — and a changing market — are helping shows like Los Espookys, Elite and Made in Heaven find audiences, despite their subtitles.


The Apple TV+ exclusive will pit Aniston against Reese Witherspoon and Steve Carell in a battle for the anchor chair.


Danny McBride’s new show satirizes — and sympathizes with — a family of televangelists.


Winner: Kendall, somehow! The show’s parody of clickbait headlines! Loser: Vaulter Media.


Hint: It’s all the things you don’t see.


The series, about an underprivileged boy growing up in Florida, is from the writer of Moonlight.


The stars of HBO’s The Righteous Gemstones tell us how to make a satirical comedy about Christians that doesn’t mock Christians.