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The Latest TV Reviews & Recaps (Page 49)

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Star Trek Picard Episode 4: “Absolute Candor” Mines Its Hero’s Regrets

The show finally finds its groove with a detour, an abandoned boy, and a lost cause.

“High Fidelity” Puts a Fresh Spin on an Old Trope

Hulu's gender flipped, more diverse take on Nick Hornby's modern classic about entitled men-children has charm & heart.

“The Outsider” Recap: “The One About the Yiddish Vampire”

Holly presents her case to the team, to less than successful results, & Jack receives an unpleasant lesson in what happens if you displease the Grief Eater.

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Brooklyn Nine-Nine Season 7 Premiere: “Manhunter” and “Captain Kim”

NBC’s cop comedy returns with a two-parter premiere that proves their salvation of the show is no fluke. Welcome back to the 99th Precinct and a new season of Brooklyn 99! It’s the second season since the move from Fox to NBC, and while the last season was a tad uneven, Michael Schur and Dan ... Brooklyn Nine-Nine Season 7 Premiere: “Manhunter” and “Captain Kim”

“Kidding” Season 2 Plays Around With Hope & Absurdity

Jim Carrey returns as a kids' show host who stubbornly continues to choose goodness, no matter what life throws at him.

Star Trek Picard: “The End Is the Beginning” Stumbles to Gather Its Crew

Synthetic threats and synthetic relationships pepper Picard's "gather the team" episode.

“Mythic Quest: Raven’s Banquet” Turns Gamer Bros Into Comedy

This softer, gentler workplace sitcom from some of the "It's Always Sunny" folks is funny but not without some glitches.

“The Outsider” Recap: The “Tear Drinker” Moves in Closer

Ralph gets a message he can no longer ignore, as Holly begins to draw together a most interesting pattern.

Doctor Who: “Praxeus” Makes For Serviceable Space Filler

Season 12 continues its upward trajectory with a perfectly-fine adventure with a few interesting supporting players.

“Locke & Key” Unlocks the Eerie Charm of Its Comic Book Origins

Netflix's adaptation of the Joe Hill comic series takes a while to get going, but hits a dark-fantasy stride by the end.

“Star Trek: Picard” Searches for a Direction in “Maps and Legends”

Patrick Stewart is still carrying much of the weight as "Star Trek: Picard" continues to pile on the lore & find its footing.

The Chickens Come Home to Roost in the End of “BoJack Horseman”

BoJack finally stops running from his demons in an uneven but mostly satisfying conclusion to TV’s best show about depression & addiction.

“Fugitive of Judoon” Reminds Fans of Why They Love Doctor Who

Fully recovered from the misstep of "Orphan 55," the latest episode is well-paced & full of surprises.

“The Outsider” Recap: “Que Viene El Coco”

Holly picks up one thread after another, & begins to get a full, chilling picture of what the team might be up against.

Star Trek: Picard and a “Remembrance” for its Best Performer

Despite solid performances all around, the episode struggles with tone, plotting & what kind of show it wants to be.

Make Room for “Shrill” Season 2, or Get Out of the Way

Annie makes amends & demands a place in the world in a quietly powerful sophomore season of the Hulu comedy-drama.

“Star Trek: Picard” Goes Fine, But Not Boldly

Patrick Stewart returns to his iconic role in a new Star Trek series in desperate need of a shakedown cruise.

“Chilling Adventures of Sabrina” Conjures Up a Strong Season 3

The teenage witch & pals continue to maintain a successful balance between horror & everyday heartbreak. In a show that features magic, monsters, and mystical dimensions it’s important to make sure the protagonist is relatable to a regular audience. Fortunately, Chilling Adventures of Sabrina manages to have an everywoman as its titular lead. Despite her ... “Chilling Adventures of Sabrina” Conjures Up a Strong Season 3

The Outsider: “Dark Uncle” Sends an Ominous Message

Ralph reluctantly takes on a partner as a colleague has a brush with the impossible.

“Nikola Tesla’s Night of Terror” Puts “Doctor Who” Back on Track

Spurned inventors and a chilling villain make for one of the most coherent, moving episodes of Whittaker's tenure.

In Space, No One Can Hear You Ask for a Refund on “Avenue 5”

Armando Iannucci's followup to Veep takes on the vagaries of corporate culture in deep space.

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