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Caroline Framke

Caroline Framke

Former Staff Writer

    Latest articles by Caroline Framke

    Culture
    Downward Dog, a weirdly lovely show about a talking dog, belongs on TV — just not ABCDownward Dog, a weirdly lovely show about a talking dog, belongs on TV — just not ABC
    Culture

    What made Downward Dog special also made it a terrible fit for ABC.

    By Caroline Framke
    Culture
    TV can talk about uncomfortable things. The Carmichael Show’s episode on gun violence proves it.TV can talk about uncomfortable things. The Carmichael Show’s episode on gun violence proves it.
    Culture

    The NBC sitcom was abruptly canceled. This standout episode shows why that’s a real shame.

    By Caroline Framke
    Culture
    Netflix’s Sense8, canceled after 2 seasons, will air a 2-hour finale special in 2018Netflix’s Sense8, canceled after 2 seasons, will air a 2-hour finale special in 2018
    Culture

    Co-creator Lana Wachowski tells fans, “your love has brought Sense8 back to life.”

    By Caroline Framke
    Culture
    Seth Meyers on the GOP trying to work around Trump: “You can only cage the bear for so long”Seth Meyers on the GOP trying to work around Trump: “You can only cage the bear for so long”
    Culture

    The Late Night host takes a big-picture look at Trump’s tweets, media war, and role in health care.

    By Caroline Framke
    Culture
    All of this TV season’s cancellations and renewals, in one handy listAll of this TV season’s cancellations and renewals, in one handy list
    Culture

    Scandal will end with season seven. Modern Family and The Big Bang Theory are safer than safe.

    By Jen Trolio and Caroline Framke
    Culture
    The phenomenon of RuPaul’s Drag Race — and what it means for teen cultureThe phenomenon of RuPaul’s Drag Race — and what it means for teen culture
    Culture

    Some teens obsess over pop stars. But the cult hit reality show has led many to find their icons in drag queens.

    By Caroline Framke
    Culture
    Trevor Noah’s frank, heartbroken take on the Philando Castile verdict is a Daily Show high pointTrevor Noah’s frank, heartbroken take on the Philando Castile verdict is a Daily Show high point
    Culture

    The Daily Show host skipped the jokes in favor of making some crucial points.

    By Caroline Framke
    Culture
    The first trailer for Wet Hot American Summer: 10 Years Later has arrived, with terrible hairThe first trailer for Wet Hot American Summer: 10 Years Later has arrived, with terrible hair
    Culture

    Netflix’s upcoming series brings all the Camp Firewood counselors back for 1991 era slap fights.

    By Caroline Framke
    Culture
    Watch: Trevor Noah grieves for Philando Castile, black lives, and American justiceWatch: Trevor Noah grieves for Philando Castile, black lives, and American justice
    Culture

    “It broke me”: The Daily Show host breaks down the wrenching footage of Castile’s shooting.

    By Caroline Framke
    Culture
    Bachelor in Paradise is resuming filming after concluding “no contestant was ever in jeopardy”Bachelor in Paradise is resuming filming after concluding “no contestant was ever in jeopardy”
    Culture

    Warner Bros. has concluded its investigation into allegations of sexual assault on the show’s set.

    By Caroline Framke