Emily St. James
Former Critic at Large
Latest articles by Emily St. James
The series’ introductory sequence has rarely received as big an update as it did in the season eight premiere, “Winterfell.”
Winners: Jon Snow! Cersei Lannister! Circular narratives! Losers: Daenerys Targaryen! Narrative urgency!
As other shows slow down their storytelling, Showtime’s corporate thriller just keeps speeding up.
But it will bring an end to the glorious age of the TV recap.
Sam Rockwell plays Bob Fosse and Michelle Williams plays Gwen Verdon in a show for theater geeks and fans of complicated marriages.
How the FXX romcom found a happy ending that nevertheless honored its cynical spirit.
Amazon Video’s superpowered satire finds the humor in the characters who dominate pop culture in the 2010s.
A new remake hosted by Jordan Peele shows how the sci-fi series gets at our deepest primal fears.
The film, now 20 years old, is probably the most famous art ever made by trans people. But its cultural legacy doesn’t end there.
The OA, Shrill, and three other shows you’ve just gotta see. Plus: 7 must-watch returning shows.
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