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Has The Bachelorette finally gone too far?Has The Bachelorette finally gone too far?
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The Bachelorette finale was riveting TV — and unfathomably cruel.

By Dylan Scott
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The difference between American and UK Love Is BlindThe difference between American and UK Love Is Blind
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The pods across the pond feel a lot less toxic.

By Alex Abad-Santos
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Industry is the soapy, sleazy spectacle prestige TV is missingIndustry is the soapy, sleazy spectacle prestige TV is missing
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How is a show about banking more fun than anything else?

By Kyndall Cunningham
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Baby Reindeer’s “Martha” is, inevitably, suing NetflixBaby Reindeer’s “Martha” is, inevitably, suing Netflix
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Writer-star Richard Gadd denies that Fiona Harvey is the basis for the complicated character.

By Aja Romano
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The one thing Veep captures better than any other political showThe one thing Veep captures better than any other political show
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With Kamala Harris’s ascendancy, the series is on everyone’s mind — and the reason it resonates goes deeper than you might think.

By Whizy Kim
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How Love Island USA became this summer’s most exquisite trashHow Love Island USA became this summer’s most exquisite trash
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Americans are finally falling in love with the US version of the British reality hit. Fancy that!

By Rebecca Jennings
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The ugly process of turning beautiful women into Dallas Cowboys CheerleadersThe ugly process of turning beautiful women into Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders
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Netflix’s America’s Sweethearts is a convincing argument that the organization shouldn’t exist

By Alex Abad-Santos
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Food is no longer a main character on The BearFood is no longer a main character on The Bear
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Every dish is beautiful and no one is hungry.

By Nylah Iqbal Muhammad
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A new book tackles the splendor and squalor of reality TV A new book tackles the splendor and squalor of reality TV 
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Critic Emily Nussbaum makes the case for the guilty pleasure as an art form.

By Kyndall Cunningham
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The whole time? The Boys has been making fun of Trumpers the whole time?!The whole time? The Boys has been making fun of Trumpers the whole time?!
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Why fans keep missing the point of The Boys.

By Alex Abad-Santos
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Bridgerton finally gave us queer storylines. Fans aren’t having it.Bridgerton finally gave us queer storylines. Fans aren’t having it.
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The show’s first queer storylines have been met with backlash, homophobia, and misogynoir.

By Aja Romano
House of the Dragon and the Targaryen family, explained
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HBO’s Game of Thrones prequel reveals a period of turbulence and upheaval for Daenerys’s formidable family.

By Aja Romano
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House of the Dragon’s Greens and Blacks, explainedHouse of the Dragon’s Greens and Blacks, explained
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Alicent’s green dress gives us the skeleton key to the Targaryen schism.

By Aja Romano
Games of Thrones season 8
This Targaryen family tree explains Jon Snow’s parentage — and sets up House of the DragonThis Targaryen family tree explains Jon Snow’s parentage — and sets up House of the Dragon
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Untangling one of Games of Thrones’ biggest secrets.

By Aja Romano
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Is anybody watching the same TV shows anymore?Is anybody watching the same TV shows anymore?
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2024 is the year TV went quiet.

By Constance Grady
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Why does TV feel so underwhelming yet so overwhelming?Why does TV feel so underwhelming yet so overwhelming?
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Forgotten shows, chaotic release schedules. It seems like the root of our TV dissatisfaction might be the way we watch.

By Aja Romano
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Here are all 50+ sexual misconduct allegations against Kevin SpaceyHere are all 50+ sexual misconduct allegations against Kevin Spacey
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They span nearly half a century and paint a picture of a serial predator.

By Aja Romano
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House of the Dragon is back. Here’s what to know before you watch.House of the Dragon is back. Here’s what to know before you watch.
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It’s okay, we don’t remember who all these characters are either.

By Aja Romano
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The Sympathizer takes on Hollywood’s Vietnam War storiesThe Sympathizer takes on Hollywood’s Vietnam War stories
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HBO’s new miniseries centers Vietnamese voices — and reframes the consequences of war.

By Li Zhou
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Your favorite brand no longer cares about being wokeYour favorite brand no longer cares about being woke
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Following the Bud Light backlash and inflation fears, the revolution will not be advertised.

By Michael Serazio
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Hacks shows cancel culture is a jokeHacks shows cancel culture is a joke
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The “woke mob” finally comes for Deborah Vance (sort of).

By Alex Abad-Santos
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Vanderpump Rules shows the limits of making money on reality TVVanderpump Rules shows the limits of making money on reality TV
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On the financial anxiety dominating the post-Scandoval season.

By Kyndall Cunningham
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Bridgerton’s third season is more diverse — and even shallower — than everBridgerton’s third season is more diverse — and even shallower — than ever
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Bridgerton’s third season is gauzier than ever. Should we still be holding it accountable?

By Aja Romano
World Politics
Eurovision says it’s “apolitical.” History says otherwise.Eurovision says it’s “apolitical.” History says otherwise.
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World Politics

Politics on Eurovision isn’t new. It’s been part of it almost from the start.

By Haleema Shah and Sean Rameswaram
Future Perfect
Is Fallout a warning for our future? A global catastrophic risk expert weighs in.Is Fallout a warning for our future? A global catastrophic risk expert weighs in.
Future Perfect

What a post-nuclear aftermath could really look like.

By Sam Delgado
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Everything ends. Even Bluey.Everything ends. Even Bluey.
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Did you see a parent crying today? The brilliant kids’ TV show Bluey is why.

By Bryan Walsh
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The Chinese backlash over Netflix’s 3 Body Problem, explainedThe Chinese backlash over Netflix’s 3 Body Problem, explained
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It says more about Netflix than it does about China.

By Aja Romano
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The messy legal drama impacting the Bravo universe, explainedThe messy legal drama impacting the Bravo universe, explained
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Reality stars are suing Bravo (and each other) while wrestling with their own reality.

By Kyndall Cunningham
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X-Men ’97 is Marvel’s best argument for an X-Men animated featureX-Men ’97 is Marvel’s best argument for an X-Men animated feature
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Soapy, super-powered, and silly, X-Men ’97 is a Marvel masterpiece.

By Alex Abad-Santos
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Does it matter if Carrie Bradshaw is the worst?Does it matter if Carrie Bradshaw is the worst?
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Carrie Bradshaw is a menace. That’s the point.

By Kyndall Cunningham
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The Talented Mr. Ripley is a perfect striver gothic. The Netflix adaptation is lifeless.The Talented Mr. Ripley is a perfect striver gothic. The Netflix adaptation is lifeless.
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Ripley fails to capture what makes Highsmith’s book so compelling.

By Constance Grady
How real is Shōgun?
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The FX and Hulu hit depicts a bloody, brutal, mostly thwarted colonial history of Japan. It’s based in the truth.

By Nylah Iqbal Muhammad
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The harrowing “Quiet on Set” allegations, explainedThe harrowing “Quiet on Set” allegations, explained
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The documentary details the abuse of Nickelodeon’s child actors in the ’90s and aughts. It’s a far bigger problem.

By Li Zhou
Future Perfect
3 Body Problem’s most mind-bending question isn’t about aliens3 Body Problem’s most mind-bending question isn’t about aliens
Future Perfect

Would you swear a loyalty oath to humanity — or cheer on its extinction?

By Sigal Samuel
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The Bachelor has a notorious influencer pipeline — but only for white contestantsThe Bachelor has a notorious influencer pipeline — but only for white contestants
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Instagram follower counts indicate Bachelor Nation doesn’t care as much about leads and contestants of color.

By Fabiola Cineas
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We’re long overdue for an Asian lead on The Bachelor franchiseWe’re long overdue for an Asian lead on The Bachelor franchise
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Jenn Tran, a physician assistant student from Miami, has been named the new Bachelorette.

By Li Zhou
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3 Body Problem, explained with the help of an astrophysicist3 Body Problem, explained with the help of an astrophysicist
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Netflix’s new adaptation of Liu Cixin’s famous sci-fi series shows us what quantum mechanics might look like in real time.

By Aja Romano
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Should Black women stop going on Love Is Blind?Should Black women stop going on Love Is Blind?
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AD’s journey underscores the Netflix hit’s misogynoir problem.

By Fabiola Cineas
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Love Is Blind gives “not here for the right reasons” a new meaningLove Is Blind gives “not here for the right reasons” a new meaning
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The offscreen drama of the Netflix reality hit, from Jeramey to Trevor, explained.

By Li Zhou
The revolutionary spirit of Soul Train
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Black creativity found a home on Soul Train — and made TV history.

By Nylah Iqbal Muhammad