TV Reviews

Simone (Betty Gilpin) on her way to a come-to-Jesus meeting.

Arts

Get thee to this nunnery: Fun, fast, freewheeling 'Mrs. Davis' is habit-forming

2:36pm April 18, 2023

by Glen Weldon

A badass nun squares off against a ubiquitous algorithm in a Peacock action-comedy series that throws absolutely everything at the wall. Betty Gilpin stars as tough, smart, sarcastic Simone.

Tom (Matthew Macfadyen) finds himself in a jam as a long day of being "sick with grief" gets underway.

Arts

'Succession' Season 4, Episode 4: 'Honeymoon States'

10:03pm April 16, 2023

by Linda Holmes

The fallout from last week's earth-shaking episode begins, as Logan Roy's friends and relations (and lackeys) gather at his home.

The first half of Season 3 hasn't been nearly as rich as earlier seasons — but, as Ted (Jason Sudeikis) might put it: There's still a lot of game left to play.

Arts

It's time for a halftime huddle: 'Ted Lasso' Season 3 should refocus on relationships

7:00am April 15, 2023

by Linda Holmes

The first half of Season 3 hasn't been nearly as rich as earlier seasons. But as Coach Ted might put it: There's still a lot of game left to play.

Bill Hader as Barry in the fourth and final season of HBO's Barry.

Arts

HBO's 'Barry' ends as it began — pushing the boundaries of television

4:49pm April 14, 2023

by Eric Deggans

In prior seasons, the former Marine turned low-rent hitman — played by star, writer, director, producer Bill Hader — has ruthlessly eliminated anyone who might discover his secret past as a killer.

Queue Listen Now

Arts

This recent 'Succession' was among the best hours of TV our critic has seen in years

1:26pm April 11, 2023

by David Bianculli

The third episode of Succession's fourth and final season ripped away the show's center in a brilliant and unexpected move. If you haven't seen it yet, it's time to catch up.

Queue Listen Now

In this week's episode, Logan Roy (Brian Cox) continues his unbroken streak of perfectly calculating his every move to make things as painful as possible for everyone else.

Arts

'Succession' Season 4, Episode 3: 'Connor's Wedding'

10:40pm April 09, 2023

by Linda Holmes

It's time for Connor's wedding. It's time for Roman to choose between Gerri and his father. Unfortunately, Logan won't make it to the celebration.

Steven Yeun as Danny, who may regret following that car.

Arts

'Beef' is about anger, emptiness, and the meaning of life

7:51am April 06, 2023

by Linda Holmes

Steven Yeun and Ali Wong are excellent in Beef, a new Netflix comedy-drama about two people whose road rage incident may just destroy them entirely.

Logan Roy (Brian Cox) still loves standing and surveying what remains of his empire — or will remain after, he hopes, a big sale.

Arts

'Succession' Season 4, Episode 2: 'Rehearsal'

10:02pm April 02, 2023

by Linda Holmes

On the night before Connor's wedding, his siblings are restless, and Logan is relentless. Greg is in over his head, and Shiv's divorce is getting ugly.

Arts

Season 2 of 'Schmigadoon!' is bursting with enthusiasm and Broadway talent

2:14pm March 31, 2023

by David Bianculli

This new season of the Apple TV+ series leans on musicals of the 1960s and '70s. Subtitled "Schmicago!," season 2 is tighter and better-plotted than the original, and also more inventive.

Queue Listen Now

Dusty (Chris O'Dowd) stares his potential in the face in The Big Door Prize.

Arts

'The Big Door Prize' asks: How would you live if you knew your life's potential?

7:00am March 29, 2023

by Glen Weldon

A mysterious machine appears in a small town, promising to reveal each person's "life potential." The premise may suggest The Twilight Zone, but the quirky ensemble cast delivers something warmer.