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The Latest TV Reviews & Recaps (Page 31)

Keeping track of the boob tube, one recap at a time. Networks, cable, streaming, you name it – if you watch it on your TV first, we’ve got it covered.

“It’s a Sin” tells the story of the UK’s AIDS crisis through 4 connected lives

Russell T. Davies’ miniseries that almost wasn’t is a harrowing and effective look at the joy and pain of coming of age in 1980s London.

Do you smellllllll what “Young Rock” is cooking? Gentle lessons!

By: Tim Stevens

Despite the magnetism of its star/subject, Young Rock ends up little more than a sweet lesson of the week half hour.

“Behind Her Eyes” promises but doesn’t deliver

Netflix's adaptation of the bestselling psychological thriller starts out on steady footing, but quickly loses its way.

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“The Luminaries” is shiny but isn’t gold

By: Megan Sunday

Starz's sweeping historical drama is a treat for the eyes, but doesn't have much going on beyond that.

“The Expanse” and “Mobile Suit Gundam”: two sides of the sci-fi coin

Fans of Amazon's premiere science-fiction series would do well to spend their time between seasons catching up on its anime forebears.

The Expanse Season 5 Finale Recap: “Nemesis Games”

By: Clint Worthington

The fifth season of The Expanse ends on a more muted note, giving beloved characters rushed-by-real-life exits and setting up bigger stakes for the end.

“Firefly Lane” is too soapy and messy to nail its tale of lifelong friendship

By: Ashley Lara

Maggie Friedman's adaptation of the Kristin Hannah novel wastes two charming performances by Katherine Heigl and Sarah Chalke.

“The Investigation” is a grim and respectful true-crime drama

By: Reyzando Nawara

Tobias Lindholm's dramatization of the hunt for journalist Kim Wall's murderer is bleak and thoughtful television.

“The Long Song” – Masterpiece’s end-of-slavery miniseries is excellent

By: Oluwatayo Adewole

Mahalia Bello's study of the end of slavery in Jamaica, "The Long Song" is incisive, insightful and prioritizes the humanity of the enslaved.

“Selena + Chef” turns up the charm to high

By: Ashley Lara

The pop singer's celebrity chef cooking show is surprisingly down to earth and accessible.

“We Are: The Brooklyn Saints” is messy but inspiring

This documentary series gives short thrift to its adolescent athletes, much to its own detriment.

The Expanse Season 5 Episode 8 recap: “Hard Vacuum”

Naomi goes out of the frying pan and into the fire, as the occupants of Earth and the Rocinante face hard choices about how to strike back at Marco Inaros.

“Painting With John” is an unlikely balm to the soul

By: Gena Radcliffe

A quirky documentary series starring an indie Renaissance man might be just the thing to get you through these troubling times.

“The Sister” is fine, but not much more

By: Oluwatayo Adewole

Hulu's latest prestige series looks good and features a powerful performance by its leading man, but isn't anything we haven't seen before.

Sarah-Violet Bliss on “Search Party” season 4

We talk with the series co-creator, writer and director about finding the balance between darkness and comedy.

“The Good Lord Bird” is an absurd abolitionist Western

By: C.M. Crockford

Ethan Hawke chews the scenery in a historical drama that gleefully plays around with the truth.

“Yes, but, uhh, what does “Winx” mean?” “Nothing! Just…Winx!”

By: B.L. Panther

A dark 'n' gritty spinoff of the popular Nickelodeon cartoon, Fate: the Winx Saga looks incredible, but relies on tired plot twists.

“WandaVision” starts slow, but bodes well for the MCU’s future on TV

By: Clint Worthington

Disney+'s first real time at bat for the MCU on television is a sprightly, experimental series that makes great, if deliberately-paced, use of its premise.

The Expanse Season 5 Episode 7 Recap: “Oyedeng”

By: Clint Worthington

Naomi has a rude homecoming, as the show narrows its focus to a family fighting for its very soul.

“Servant” spins its wheels in a messy season 2

By: Gena Radcliffe

The M. Night Shyamalan executive produced series continues to serve up spooky atmosphere, but quickly loses its way.

“Night Stalker: The Hunt for a Serial Killer” charts a scary LA summer

By: Marshall Estes

Netflix’s latest true-crime docuseries expands its scope not just to the famed LA murderer, but the community he ravaged, to gripping effect.NOW STREAMING: Powered by JustWatch On March 17, 1985, Maria Hernandez was shot by an intruder. Fortunately, the bullet ricocheted off of her keys as she used them to shield her face. Her roommate, ... “Night Stalker: The Hunt for a Serial Killer” charts a scary LA summer

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