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Caroline Framke

Caroline Framke

Former Staff Writer

    Latest articles by Caroline Framke

    The 7 best new TV comedies of the fall
    TV

    From family sitcoms to wacky existential crises, here are the fall’s best new options.

    By Caroline Framke and Emily St. James
    Take Pottermore’s new Patronus quiz to find out if you’re a dolphin, monkey, or … mole?
    Culture

    The official Harry Potter site’s new quiz is easy, beautiful, and deeply confusing.

    By Caroline Framke
    Culture
    Superstore is one of the only shows that knows how to talk about Issues without preachingSuperstore is one of the only shows that knows how to talk about Issues without preaching
    Culture

    The earnest series spotlights people who don’t usually get to be funny — or even seen — on TV.

    By Caroline Framke
    Culture
    In with the old: 21 returning TV series to be excited aboutIn with the old: 21 returning TV series to be excited about
    Culture

    It’s a good year for new TV series, but it may be an even better one for returning shows.

    By Emily St. James, Caroline Framke and 6 more
    Culture
    Mr. Robot season 2 was better than its reputation — even with all the messMr. Robot season 2 was better than its reputation — even with all the mess
    Culture

    But, okay, yeah. It was more or less a season-long trailer for season three.

    By Caroline Framke and Emily St. James
    Culture
    ABC’s Speechless is one of the fall’s best new comediesABC’s Speechless is one of the fall’s best new comedies
    Culture

    The show, about a family and a fiercely funny teen with cerebral palsy, does something very simple, but deceptively difficult.

    By Caroline Framke
    Culture
    Master of None co-creator Alan Yang on Asian representation in Hollywood: “we got Long Duk Dong”Master of None co-creator Alan Yang on Asian representation in Hollywood: “we got Long Duk Dong”
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    Culture

    Yang reminded everyone that “diversity” isn’t just a buzzword, but a real goal worth fighting for within the TV industry.

    By Caroline Framke
    Culture
    4 winners and 4 losers from the 2016 Emmy Awards4 winners and 4 losers from the 2016 Emmy Awards
    Culture

    Surprises and FX are winners, but Jimmy Kimmel and Maggie Smith are losers.

    By Emily St. James and Caroline Framke
    Culture
    Emmys 2016: talk of “diversity” dominated the showEmmys 2016: talk of “diversity” dominated the show
    Culture

    Some were more thoughtful than others.

    By Caroline Framke
    Culture
    Who will win the 2016 Emmy Awards? Our predictions are here!Who will win the 2016 Emmy Awards? Our predictions are here!
    Culture

    We’re betting on a big night for The People v. O.J. Simpson, Game of Thrones, and Veep.

    By Emily St. James and Caroline Framke