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Archives for May 2023

The Vox guide to HBO’s “Succession”
The Shakespearean resonance at the heart of the Succession finaleThe Shakespearean resonance at the heart of the Succession finale
The Vox guide to HBO’s “Succession”

How Succession’s finale referenced Shakespeare to bring out Kendall’s crumpled ambitions.

By Constance Grady
The Vox guide to HBO’s “Succession”
Succession’s roots were in theater. That’s why it was great.Succession’s roots were in theater. That’s why it was great.
The Vox guide to HBO’s “Succession”

The HBO drama was at its best when its episodes acted like plays.

By Alissa Wilkinson
Culture
Reality, starring Sydney Sweeney, is unsettling, vital viewingReality, starring Sydney Sweeney, is unsettling, vital viewing
Culture

The HBO film adapts the FBI transcript from Reality Winner’s interrogation into a stunning thriller.

By Alissa Wilkinson
The Vox guide to HBO’s “Succession”
Succession ends exactly how it needed toSuccession ends exactly how it needed to
The Vox guide to HBO’s “Succession”

Everything you need to know about that stunner of a finale.

By Whizy Kim
What was Succession actually trying to tell us?
The Vox guide to HBO’s “Succession”

Real headlines and “wealth consultants” helped weave an unseemly portrait of wealth in America.

By Whizy Kim
The Vox guide to HBO’s “Succession”
On Succession, it’s time to face Logan Roy’s legacyOn Succession, it’s time to face Logan Roy’s legacy
The Vox guide to HBO’s “Succession”

Trauma, chaos, and a nation in peril.

By Whizy Kim
Culture
On Selling Sunset, these Barbies sell a recession-proof fantasyOn Selling Sunset, these Barbies sell a recession-proof fantasy
Culture

And Chrishell helpfully enters her villain era.

By Alex Abad-Santos
Culture
Scandoval broke the fourth wall for one of the greatest reality TV episodes everScandoval broke the fourth wall for one of the greatest reality TV episodes ever
Culture

On the Vanderpump Rules finale, the cameras finally capture Tom Sandoval and Ariana Madix at the most dramatic moment of their lives.

By Rebecca Jennings
The Vox guide to HBO’s “Succession”
Succession’s election night painfully shows us how cable news is madeSuccession’s election night painfully shows us how cable news is made
The Vox guide to HBO’s “Succession”

The Roys win and democracy loses.

By Whizy Kim
Culture
Is Seinfeld’s Elaine Benes canonically hot?Is Seinfeld’s Elaine Benes canonically hot?
Culture

The unconventional, revolutionary hotness of Elaine.

By Alex Abad-Santos
Culture
In defense of Raquel Leviss, kind ofIn defense of Raquel Leviss, kind of
Culture

The other half of “Scandoval” did something messed up, but deserves at least a little compassion from viewers who love the drama.

By Erin Corbett
Technology
Tucker Carlson’s TV-to-Twitter move could actually pay offTucker Carlson’s TV-to-Twitter move could actually pay off
Technology

Here’s the math.

By Peter Kafka
The Vox guide to HBO’s “Succession”
On Succession, Tom and Shiv throw a tailgate party from hellOn Succession, Tom and Shiv throw a tailgate party from hell
The Vox guide to HBO’s “Succession”

A schmoozy, boozy, backstabby good time.

By Whizy Kim
The real history of Queen Charlotte, and the problem with Netflix’s Bridgerton spinoff
Culture

Shonda Rhimes’s new show imagines an interracial romance that remakes Regency England. That sure didn’t happen.

By Nylah Iqbal Muhammad
Culture
The ego-driven clash bringing Yellowstone to an endThe ego-driven clash bringing Yellowstone to an end
Culture

The series will now end with season five, but a spin-off is slated for the end of 2023.

By Aja Romano

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