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Jen Trolio

Jen Trolio

Culture Editor

    Latest articles by Jen Trolio

    Culture
    The Americans finale leaves us arguing over the point of this next-to-last seasonThe Americans finale leaves us arguing over the point of this next-to-last season
    Culture

    Was building an entire season of TV around the main characters’ exhaustion a good idea? Ask us in 2018.

    By Genevieve Koski, Emily St. James and 2 more
    Culture
    The Americans’ latest episode has a big twist up its sleeve — it’s heartwarmingThe Americans’ latest episode has a big twist up its sleeve — it’s heartwarming
    Culture

    This is The Americans blissing out on family togetherness.

    By Emily St. James, Jen Trolio and 1 more
    Culture
    The Americans’ spies confront the ghosts of missions pastThe Americans’ spies confront the ghosts of missions past
    Culture

    The tension rises to a breaking point — but is that just because Philip and Elizabeth are so paranoid?

    By Genevieve Koski, Emily St. James and 1 more
    Summer movies 2017
    Your summer reading list, courtesy of the moviesYour summer reading list, courtesy of the movies
    Summer movies 2017

    What to read so you’ll know if the book was better than the movie, from Star-Lord to Captain Underpants.

    By Alissa Wilkinson, Alex Abad-Santos and 3 more
    Summer movies 2017
    23 summer movies to get excited about23 summer movies to get excited about
    Summer movies 2017

    From ghosts and soldiers to apes and superheroes, these are the movies to keep on your radar.

    By Alissa Wilkinson, Jen Trolio and 6 more
    Culture
    On The Americans, everything’s falling apart at the worst possible time (as always)On The Americans, everything’s falling apart at the worst possible time (as always)
    Culture

    Mischa looks for Philip, Elizabeth learns something shocking, and Henry’s big secret is finally revealed.

    By Emily St. James, Libby Nelson and 1 more
    Culture
    The Americans’ “Pests” forces everyone to reconsider what it means to do “the right thing”The Americans’ “Pests” forces everyone to reconsider what it means to do “the right thing”
    Culture

    Looks like Stan and Paige have some thinking to do.

    By Libby Nelson, Caroline Framke and 1 more
    Culture
    The Americans season 5 premiere digs a hole some characters won’t escapeThe Americans season 5 premiere digs a hole some characters won’t escape
    Culture

    The season premiere feels grander than we’re used to from the show.

    By Emily St. James, Libby Nelson and 3 more
    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
    Vox live-blogs the 2016 GrammysVox live-blogs the 2016 Grammys
    Culture

    Follow along for news, commentary, and lots more.

    By Alex Abad-Santos, Emily St. James and 3 more