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Caroline Framke

Caroline Framke

Former Staff Writer

    Latest articles by Caroline Framke

    Culture
    In The Americans’ season premiere, bad decisions create even worse consequencesIn The Americans’ season premiere, bad decisions create even worse consequences
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    Three of our writers discuss an exciting, despairing return episode.

    By Libby Nelson, Caroline Framke and 1 more
    Culture
    Obama on the idea that his election would fix racism: “I wasn’t one of those who subscribed to that notion”Obama on the idea that his election would fix racism: “I wasn’t one of those who subscribed to that notion”
    Culture

    The president’s discussion with ballerina Misty Copeland was an illuminating one.

    By Caroline Framke
    Culture
    Watch live: the cast of Broadway’s Hamilton performs at the White HouseWatch live: the cast of Broadway’s Hamilton performs at the White House
    Culture

    Wait for it…

    By Caroline Framke
    Culture
    NBC sitcom The Carmichael Show takes on Bill Cosby with a complex, defiantly honest debateNBC sitcom The Carmichael Show takes on Bill Cosby with a complex, defiantly honest debate
    Culture

    “Fallen Heroes” is a gutsy half-hour of television.

    By Caroline Framke
    Culture
    WGN’s new drama Underground is a tense, terrific history of the Underground RailroadWGN’s new drama Underground is a tense, terrific history of the Underground Railroad
    Culture

    The series tells the story of runaway slaves with honesty — and shades of Ocean’s Eleven.

    By Caroline Framke
    Culture
    The Carmichael Show revives, challenges, and reenergizes the Very Special EpisodeThe Carmichael Show revives, challenges, and reenergizes the Very Special Episode
    Culture

    Most sitcoms won’t touch police brutality, transgender youth, or mortality, but The Carmichael Show isn’t most sitcoms.

    By Caroline Framke
    Culture
    Game of Thrones’ season 6 trailer: the outlook’s bleak for everyone (including Jon Snow)Game of Thrones’ season 6 trailer: the outlook’s bleak for everyone (including Jon Snow)
    Culture
    J.K. Rowling just expanded Harry Potter’s wizarding world to North AmericaJ.K. Rowling just expanded Harry Potter’s wizarding world to North America
    Culture

    Her History of Magic in North America is rolling out this week.

    By Caroline Framke
    Culture
    Why Full Frontal With Samantha Bee could be the defining late-night show of 2016Why Full Frontal With Samantha Bee could be the defining late-night show of 2016
    Culture

    Timing and attitude is everything.

    By Caroline Framke
    Culture
    Why the best episode of The 100’s third season has also thrown its fandom into chaosWhy the best episode of The 100’s third season has also thrown its fandom into chaos
    Culture

    The CW drama’s latest death makes sense — but so does the furious reaction to it.

    By Caroline Framke

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