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BoJack Horseman’s brilliance was in making life feel longer than deathBoJack Horseman’s brilliance was in making life feel longer than death
Culture

BoJack Horseman ends with a muted blend of hope and horror, as only it can.

By Emily St. James
Culture
The masterful deceit of “Toss a Coin to Your Witcher,” explainedThe masterful deceit of “Toss a Coin to Your Witcher,” explained
Culture

Switched on Pop’s Charlie Harding explains why The Witcher’s hit song can’t be bleat.

By Aja Romano
Culture
The Puppy Bowl, explainedThe Puppy Bowl, explained
Culture

How Super Bowl Sunday’s most adorable tradition evolved from counterprogramming into a major event in its own right.

By Tanya Pai and Genevieve Koski
Culture
Netflix is turning One Piece, one of the biggest comics ever, into a live-action showNetflix is turning One Piece, one of the biggest comics ever, into a live-action show
Culture

One Piece manga creator Oda Eiichiro will oversee the adaptation of his beloved series. Ganbatte, Oda-sama!

By Aja Romano
Culture
Grammys 2017: winners, news, and biggest momentsGrammys 2017: winners, news, and biggest moments
Culture
Dave Chappelle’s Netflix special Sticks & Stones targets Michael Jackson’s accusers, #MeToo, and cancel cultureDave Chappelle’s Netflix special Sticks & Stones targets Michael Jackson’s accusers, #MeToo, and cancel culture
Culture

Sticks & Stones makes a point of punching down. Not everyone is applauding.

By Aja Romano
Science
Netflix’s The Goop Lab pushes flimsy wellness trends. But it’s strong on vulvas.Netflix’s The Goop Lab pushes flimsy wellness trends. But it’s strong on vulvas.
Science

Watching The Goop Lab helped us understand why Goop survives despite its critics.

By Julia Belluz and Brian Resnick
Technology
Peacock, NBC’s new streaming service, wants you to watch adsPeacock, NBC’s new streaming service, wants you to watch ads
Technology

You can also pay $5 or $10 a month for “premium” versions. But the main selling point is free — like TV used to be.

By Peter Kafka
Culture
What Netflix’s The Circle gets right about social mediaWhat Netflix’s The Circle gets right about social media
Culture

The new reality show treats being fake on the internet like it’s normal. Good.

By Aja Romano
Culture
6 things to know about Peacock, NBC’s new (free) streaming service6 things to know about Peacock, NBC’s new (free) streaming service
Culture

NBC’s entry into the streaming wars will offer a free tier, two paid tiers, and plenty of content.

By Allegra Frank and Aja Romano
Explainers
House of the Dragon is the first Game of Thrones prequel that’s actually happeningHouse of the Dragon is the first Game of Thrones prequel that’s actually happening
Explainers

It’s a Targaryen history lesson.

By Aja Romano
Culture
HBO’s Game of Thrones prequels: what we know so farHBO’s Game of Thrones prequels: what we know so far
Culture

House of the Dragon isn’t the only Game of Thrones prequel. Here’s everything we know about them all.

By Aja Romano
Culture
Why Netflix’s fantastic new docuseries Cheer is so addictiveWhy Netflix’s fantastic new docuseries Cheer is so addictive
Culture

Netflix’s Cheer will make you want to ruin your body for Coach Monica.

By Alex Abad-Santos
Culture
After a controversial season finale, The Magicians is leaning into griefAfter a controversial season finale, The Magicians is leaning into grief
Culture

The apocalypse and grief aren’t so different, after all.

By Emily St. James
Culture
My wife and I did an interview about a TV show. It changed how we thought about our marriage.My wife and I did an interview about a TV show. It changed how we thought about our marriage.
Culture

Showtime’s Couples Therapy resonated deeply with me. And when I talked to its main therapist, I realized why.

By Emily St. James
Culture
Pop culture that makes bad days betterPop culture that makes bad days better
Culture

What to watch, play, read, and listen to when the world is a broken mess.

By Alex Abad-Santos, Emily St. James and 4 more
Science
Gwyneth Paltrow is straight-up trolling her critics nowGwyneth Paltrow is straight-up trolling her critics now
Science

Just watch the trailer for her new Netflix series.

By Julia Belluz
Culture
FX delays American Crime Story season 3, which is about Clinton’s impeachmentFX delays American Crime Story season 3, which is about Clinton’s impeachment
Culture

The next season, originally slated for fall 2020, will now debut after the next presidential election.

By Emily St. James
Culture
Alex Trebek is prepared to say goodbye to Jeopardy. But hopefully not for a while.Alex Trebek is prepared to say goodbye to Jeopardy. But hopefully not for a while.
Culture

“Give me 30 seconds at the end of the program. That’s all I need to say goodbye,” Trebek told journalists.

By Emily St. James
Culture
6 winners and 3 losers from The Bachelor’s truly bonkers season premiere6 winners and 3 losers from The Bachelor’s truly bonkers season premiere
Culture

The return of a familiar face brought drama and unpredictability to Peter Weber’s debut as the bachelor.

By Li Zhou, Emily Stewart and 1 more
Culture
9 winners and one really big loser from the 2020 Golden Globes9 winners and one really big loser from the 2020 Golden Globes
Culture

Once Upon a Time in Hollywood, HBO, and Fleabag all won big. But Netflix had some huge losses.

By Emily St. James, Alissa Wilkinson and 1 more
Culture
Here’s the full list of 2020 Golden Globes winnersHere’s the full list of 2020 Golden Globes winners
Culture

Fleabag, Succession, and Sam Mendes’s film 1917 all won big.

By Alex Abad-Santos
Culture
Michelle Williams used her Golden Globes speech to celebrate a woman’s right to chooseMichelle Williams used her Golden Globes speech to celebrate a woman’s right to choose
Culture

“I’m grateful to have lived in a moment in our society where choice exists.”

By Constance Grady
Culture
Patricia Arquette’s Golden Globes speech warned of a world on the brink of apocalypsePatricia Arquette’s Golden Globes speech warned of a world on the brink of apocalypse
Culture

“Tonight, January 5, 2020, we’re not going to look back on this night in the history books.”

By Constance Grady
Culture
Who did Golden Globes host Ricky Gervais roast hardest? Everyone.Who did Golden Globes host Ricky Gervais roast hardest? Everyone.
Culture

“Let’s have a laugh at your expense, shall we?”

By Aja Romano
Culture
What to expect at the 2020 Golden GlobesWhat to expect at the 2020 Golden Globes
Culture

Ricky Gervais returns as host for a record-breaking fifth time, and Netflix is poised to clean up.

By Allegra Frank
Culture
2020 Golden Globe nominations: the full list of nominees2020 Golden Globe nominations: the full list of nominees
Culture

The Golden Globes will take place this Sunday, January 5.

By Alex Abad-Santos
Can an online star really make it in Hollywood?
Features

Lilly Singh, Issa Rae, and others have made the leap from online auteurs to bona fide TV personalities. What happens to others who hope to turn followers and views into mainstream careers? We talk to a few who tried.

By Liz Shannon Miller
Culture in the 2010s was obsessed with finding community — and building walls
Looking back at the tumultuous 2010s

From Midsommar to Twin Peaks to Hadestown, artists dreamed of a better world — but were stuck with the one we live in now.

By Emily St. James
Fandom went mainstream in the 2010s — for better and worse
Looking back at the tumultuous 2010s

From Fifty Shades to Veronica Mars, the last decade brought major changes to fandom culture.

By Aja Romano
Culture
Game of Thrones’ final season told flattering lies about wanting powerGame of Thrones’ final season told flattering lies about wanting power
Culture

Does wanting something somehow corrupt your desires? The biggest show on TV sure thought so.

By Emily St. James
Culture
Mr. Robot wraps up with a near-perfect final season about our need to connectMr. Robot wraps up with a near-perfect final season about our need to connect
Culture

The hacker drama used to be chilly. It went for sentiment in its last stretch of episodes — and succeeded wildly.

By Emily St. James
Culture
Looking back at the tumultuous 2010sLooking back at the tumultuous 2010s
Culture

From the memes that broke the internet to the politics that broke us, Vox explains the moments that mattered this decade — on our fragile planet and beyond.

By Susannah Locke
The 18 best TV shows of 2019
Culture

From Watchmen to Succession, from Fleabag to David Makes Man — these are the top shows of the year.

By Emily St. James
Culture
The Witcher has monsters and naked wizards. Somehow, it’s boring.The Witcher has monsters and naked wizards. Somehow, it’s boring.
Culture

Henry Cavill and a lot of nude mages can’t save The Witcher.

By Alex Abad-Santos
Looking back at the tumultuous 2010s
Louie was my favorite show of the decade — until it very abruptly wasn’tLouie was my favorite show of the decade — until it very abruptly wasn’t
Looking back at the tumultuous 2010s

The most influential show of the 2010s was ruined by one man’s dick.

By Emily St. James
The 21 TV shows that explained the 2010s
Looking back at the tumultuous 2010s

Shows from Game of Thrones to Fleabag explain the planet, the country, and television in the 2010s.

By Emily St. James
Can monoculture survive the algorithm?
Money

And should it?

By Kyle Chayka
Technology
Netflix shows off the numbers behind its global growth story for the first timeNetflix shows off the numbers behind its global growth story for the first time
Technology

Disney is coming for Netflix. Netflix is coming for the world.

By Rani Molla and Peter Kafka
Culture
Watchmen on HBO: news, episode recaps, analysis, and comic book Easter eggsWatchmen on HBO: news, episode recaps, analysis, and comic book Easter eggs
Culture

One of the most exciting new shows of 2019 expands upon the DC Comics classic.

By Vox Staff