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Tv Archive

Archives for October 2023

Culture
The surprising science that explains why we love thrillersThe surprising science that explains why we love thrillers
Culture

Entertainment isn’t frivolous. Walter Hickey’s new book You Are What You Watch explains why.

By Alissa Wilkinson
Culture
The third season of Starstruck isn’t a rom-com anymoreThe third season of Starstruck isn’t a rom-com anymore
Culture

In its final episodes, the show becomes a case study in the pleasures and perils of the TV romantic comedy.

By Constance Grady
Culture
Netflix’s The Fall of the House of Usher lacks the passionate weirdness of PoeNetflix’s The Fall of the House of Usher lacks the passionate weirdness of Poe
Culture

I’m not convinced any of these people have ever behaved inappropriately with a corpse!

By Aja Romano
Culture
The actors strike negotiations have broken downThe actors strike negotiations have broken down
Culture

The two big sticking points between SAG-AFTRA and the AMPTP, explained.

By Alissa Wilkinson
Culture
The Golden Bachelor is kinder, gentler, grayer reality TVThe Golden Bachelor is kinder, gentler, grayer reality TV
Culture

The best Bachelor yet is revitalizing a tired old franchise.

By Scott Nover
Culture
Jenna Lyons is the last great Real HousewifeJenna Lyons is the last great Real Housewife
Culture

The former J.Crew president has no idea how to be on reality TV, and it’s fantastic reality TV.

By Alex Abad-Santos