TV Reviews

Jodie Comer as Marguerite de Carrouges in The Last Duel.

Arts

The joys of surprising yourself with 'The Last Duel' ... and 'Succession'

6:00am October 16, 2021

by Linda Holmes

There's a kind of satisfaction that comes from something living up to your expectations. But there's a different kind of pleasure that only being surprised by your own reactions can bring.

National

The 2-year wait is almost over — HBO's 'Succession' is back on Sunday

5:13pm October 15, 2021

by Linda Holmes

On Sunday, Succession returns. The drama's Emmy-winning second season ended with media super-mogul Logan Roy getting publicly challenged by one of his sons in an explosive press conference.

Julianna Margulies, who plays Laura, makes this episode look a lot more fun than it is.

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'The Morning Show' recap, Season 2, Episode 5: What happens in Vegas

8:27am October 15, 2021

by Linda Holmes

Alex has pain and is a pain, Bradley works her way through her new relationship, Cory experiences a very late conversion to having a conscience, and Mitch wears cozy clothes in quarantine.

'Succession's' highly anticipated 3rd season is finally here, and it's great TV

5:09am October 15, 2021

by Eric Deggans

Succession's pandemic-delayed third season kicks off Sunday — and TV critic Eric Deggans says it's well worth the wait.

Kaitlyn Dever plays Betsy, a young miner who takes OxyContin for a back injury.

Hulu's 'Dopesick' tells the chilling story of America's opioid crisis

1:38pm October 14, 2021

by Eric Deggans

The new miniseries, adapted from journalist Beth Macy's critically acclaimed book, shows opioid addiction ravaging one rural Virginia town.

Arts

'Ted Lasso' Season 2 finale recap: A big game, a big decision and a heel turn

12:28pm October 08, 2021

by Linda Holmes

It's a wrap on Season 2, as Ted leads his team through one last game, Roy and Keeley feel their way through some challenges, and Sam makes a decision.

Bradley (Reese Witherspoon) has a lot on her mind.

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'The Morning Show' recap, Season 2, Episode 4: Why drag Neil Diamond into this?

6:00am October 08, 2021

by Linda Holmes

Bradley and Laura are sitting in a tree, T-A-L-K-I-N-G. Alex doesn't want to moderate the debate, and even though Bradley and Daniel both desperately want to moderate it, Cory only wants her.

Dave Chappelle performing during his new special, "The Closer.

Arts

For Dave Chappelle, punchlines are dares. His new special, 'The Closer,' goes too far

10:18pm October 05, 2021

by Eric Deggans

In his new Netflix special, Dave Chappelle tries — and often fails — to justify button-pushing jokes about gay people, transgender people and feminists.

Jeanna de Waal plays Diana, the princess, in Diana, The Musical.

'Diana, The Musical' mixes camp with sincerity. Here's where every song ranks

3:55pm October 05, 2021

by Linda Holmes

The songs in the widely panned Netflix musical that sings and dances its way through Princess Diana's tragic life are not all alike — and we're here to put them all in their proper place.

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'Sopranos' prequel gives Tony a backstory — without the grace notes of the original

1:58pm October 05, 2021

by David Bianculli

The Many Saints of Newark centers on a teen version of mob-boss Tony Soprano. Despite standout performances by its stars, the film offers a confusing narrative, without any real sense of clarity.

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