Emily St. James
Former Critic at Large
Latest articles by Emily St. James
The Netflix hit created new opportunities for women of color. It also veered far too often into tragedy porn.
The Blair Witch Project was an innovator. But The Sixth Sense became one of the biggest horror hits ever.
This mostly satisfying installment makes us wonder why it took the show so long to get going this season.
This miniseries is brilliant and searing until it’s trite and banal.
You won’t be able to look away from it. Literally.
From superhero cynicism to the history of a fictional variety show, July was packed with fun and funny shows.
But the series is still a little too enamored of making certain corners of its world seem sexy, to its detriment.
Season 7 is the most focused the show has been in years.
It’s a savage satire of 20-somethings and an effective mystery. It’s great.
At first, Netflix’s signature drama was an example of TV’s future. They already don’t make ’em like they used to.