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Emily St. James

Emily St. James

Former Critic at Large

    Latest articles by Emily St. James

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    My Brilliant FriendMy Brilliant Friend
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    HBO’s Elena Ferrante adaptation is one of the best shows of the year.

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    The Little Drummer GirlThe Little Drummer Girl
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    AMC returns to the world of John le Carré in a slick adaptation

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    Escape at DannemoraEscape at Dannemora
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    Showtime’s miniseries offers a beautifully acted prison break.

    By Emily St. James
    The 18 best TV shows airing right now
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    The 18 best TV shows airing right now

    NBC’s immensely charming workplace comedy enters season 4.

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    Salt Fat Acid HeatSalt Fat Acid Heat
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    Netflix gets the band together to make great food TV.

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    Sally4EverSally4Ever
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    HBO imports an incredibly dark, starkly funny comedy.

    By Emily St. James
    Culture
    The host of You Must Remember This on writing a book as essential as her podcastThe host of You Must Remember This on writing a book as essential as her podcast
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    Karina Longworth tells us all about her new book, Seduction, which is one of the best nonfiction reads of the year.

    By Emily St. James
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    How HBO’s My Brilliant Friend translates Elena Ferrante’s beloved book to TVHow HBO’s My Brilliant Friend translates Elena Ferrante’s beloved book to TV
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    One writer who’s read the novel and one who hasn’t discuss the miniseries’ first two episodes.

    By Emily St. James and Constance Grady
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    HBO’s My Brilliant Friend adaptation is a knockoutHBO’s My Brilliant Friend adaptation is a knockout
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    Even if you’ve never read Elena Ferrante’s novels, this new eight-episode series will have you gripped.

    By Emily St. James
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    How Kristen Bell’s terrific performance grounds The Good Place’s wildest season yetHow Kristen Bell’s terrific performance grounds The Good Place’s wildest season yet
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    The latest episode offers Bell a chance to play every emotion on the map, as the show shifts its status quo yet again.

    By Emily St. James, Jen Trolio and 1 more

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