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Alex Abad-Santos

Alex Abad-Santos

Senior Correspondent

    Latest articles by Alex Abad-Santos

    One Good Thing
    One Good Thing: The brutal beauty of VenenoOne Good Thing: The brutal beauty of Veneno
    One Good Thing

    I need everyone to watch Veneno, a stunning HBO Max series about storytelling and survival.

    By Alex Abad-Santos
    Culture
    WandaVision’s twist on Wanda Maximoff’s Scarlet Witch origin story, explainedWandaVision’s twist on Wanda Maximoff’s Scarlet Witch origin story, explained
    Culture

    How WandaVision episode 8 sets up the show’s finale, and the MCU’s future.

    By Alex Abad-Santos
    Culture
    The 2 big reveals of WandaVision episode 7, explainedThe 2 big reveals of WandaVision episode 7, explained
    Culture

    As WandaVision ramps up toward its finale, the big reveals just keep on coming.

    By Alex Abad-Santos
    Culture
    It’s a Sin finds the joy the AIDS crisis took awayIt’s a Sin finds the joy the AIDS crisis took away
    Culture

    It’s a Sin shows how friendship is the bridge to queer survival.

    By Alex Abad-Santos
    Culture
    How WandaVision is setting up Monica Rambeau’s superpowersHow WandaVision is setting up Monica Rambeau’s superpowers
    Culture

    Episode six reveals that once you leave Westview, you’re never the same.

    By Alex Abad-Santos
    Explainers
    WandaVision’s big nod toward an MCU multiverse, explainedWandaVision’s big nod toward an MCU multiverse, explained
    Explainers

    A cameo and Wanda’s shifting powers seem to indicate something’s afoot in the MCU.

    By Alex Abad-Santos
    Money
    Most Americans are doing pods wrongMost Americans are doing pods wrong
    Money

    You should be adjusting your pandemic pod’s rules to avoid exposure as needed.

    By Alex Abad-Santos
    Money
    A SoulCycle instructor got a vaccine for being an “educator.” Now she’s in trouble.A SoulCycle instructor got a vaccine for being an “educator.” Now she’s in trouble.
    Money

    SoulCycle star Stacey Griffith’s line-skipping raises a big fear about the vaccine rollout being rigged toward the rich and well-connected.

    By Alex Abad-Santos
    Money
    A year into the pandemic, shame still doesn’t workA year into the pandemic, shame still doesn’t work
    Money

    GaysOverCovid is a case study in why public shaming and scolding does more harm than good.

    By Alex Abad-Santos
    Culture
    WandaVision’s comic book connections, explainedWandaVision’s comic book connections, explained
    Culture

    Episode 3 of Marvel’s new Disney+ series brings it closer to House of M and hints at ties to S.W.O.R.D.

    By Alex Abad-Santos