‘Shades of Blue’ Begins Final Season Deep in Corruption
NBC’s “Shades of Blue” is one of those shows where a good cop is trapped in a swirl of violent, bloody corruption. There is no genre more cynical…
‘The Affair’ Season 4 Takes the Love Triangles to California
Showtime’s “The Affair” returns for a fourth season with its love triangles still going and even expanding. But these characters have engaged in such scandalous, continuous bouts of…
Heroes Become Villains in ‘Legion’ Season 2 Finale
Marvel’s “Legion” on FX might work depending on what state of mind you happen to be in while watching. It ends its second season by continuing to combine…
‘The Last Defense’ Finds Reasonable Doubt in a Dubious Double Murder Conviction
“The Last Defense,” ABC’s entry into the wrongful conviction documentary genre, opens with the highly charged case of Darlie Routier, who was suspected of killing her two sons,…
72nd Annual Tony Awards: ‘The Band’s Visit’ Swept as Messages of Inclusion Filled the Stage
The 72nd Tony Awards honored the best in Broadway theater as a spirit of inclusion and political statements colored the proceedings. “The Band’s Visit,” a musical based on a…
Everyone Feels the Stab of Betrayal in ‘Billions’ Season 3 Finale
“Billions” closes its third season with everyone essentially eating each other, figuratively of course. By the end of the big finale you can’t trust a soul, especially with…
‘Sense8’ Bids Fans Farewell With Action-Packed Finale
This one is definitely for the fans. Netflix’s “Sense8” was always puzzling, but it was never boring. At its heart is a very special message that outshined its…
‘The Fosters’ Say Goodbye With Wedding Vows and Major Life Decisions
There are still corners of television where family dramas end with hugs and weddings, endless job opportunities and last minute confessions. “The Fosters” has all this plus pristine…
The Machines Have Revolted as AMC’s ‘Humans’ Begins Its Third Season
The future is bleak these days on television. AMC’s “Humans,” another import from the dystopian imagination of showrunners in the U.K., is one of the most low-key, gloomy…
AMC’s ‘Dietland’ Takes Aim at Body Shaming Culture With Sharp Satire
“Dietland” is a TV version of pop guerrilla war. With the sharp blade of satire it wants to tackle our obsessive, discriminating body image culture. There is no…
FX’s ‘Pose’ Bursts With Energy as It Celebrates ’80s NYC LGBTQ Culture
Aflame with color and deep emotions, “Pose” brings to life the nightlife of 1980s New York ballroom culture with zest and drama. FX once again proves it is…
HBO’s ‘Succession’ Journeys Into Inner Circle of the Rich and Devious
The one percent may have all the spoils, but their family issues can be dark and demented. You can have all the money in the world and still find yourself alone and miserable.