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“Star Trek: Discovery” Season 3 Episode 7 Recap: The needs of the many

Star Trek Discovery Season 3 Episode 7
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Michael Burnham finally figures out who she is, as the Vulcans and Romulans return to the Star Trek […]

Andrew Bloom Posted on November 26, 2020November 26, 2020

Star Trek Lower Decks Episode 5 Recap: “Cupid’s Errant Arrow”

Star Trek Lower Decks Episode 5
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Love bites like a parasite in a charming episode that finally locks in Lower Decks’ more refreshing stakes.

Clint Worthington Posted on September 3, 2020September 3, 2020

Lovecraft Country Episode 2 Recap: “Whitey’s On the Moon”

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Atticus & the others learn the secrets of Ardham Lodge in an episode stuffed with enough plot for three episodes.

Gena Radcliffe Posted on August 23, 2020August 23, 2020

Perry Mason Chapter Three Recap: Go ask Sister Alice

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Perry Mason crams a whole lot of story into Chapter Three, almost to its detriment.

Megan Sunday Posted on July 6, 2020July 6, 2020

Westworld Season 3 Episode 3 Recap: You Are My Sunshine

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Both Charlotte and Caleb wrestle with identity crises, and the show spins its wheels.

Clint Worthington Posted on March 29, 2020March 29, 2020

Star Trek: Picard Finally Gives Answers in “Broken Pieces”

Star Trek Picard Broken Pieces
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The overarching conspiracy cracks open on an episode that sets up the finale.

Andrew Bloom Posted on March 12, 2020March 12, 2020

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

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

Andrew Bloom Posted on February 13, 2020February 13, 2020

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

Star Trek Picard Episode 3 The End is the Beginning
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Synthetic threats and synthetic relationships pepper Picard’s “gather the team” episode.

Andrew Bloom Posted on February 6, 2020February 6, 2020

Watchmen Premiere Recap: “It’s Summer and We’re Running Out of Ice”

Watchmen It's Summer and We're Running Out of Ice
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Damon Lindelof stuns with a tight, incisive continuation of the impossible-to-film comic book. The prospect of making a […]

Clint Worthington Posted on October 20, 2019October 20, 2019

Younger Recap: Everything’s In Transition In “Forever”

Younger Forever
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A busy finale ends in a matrimonial cliffhanger – minus the stakes.

Joe Lipsett Posted on September 5, 2019September 6, 2019

Younger Recap: Hasty Decisions Hold Back “Holding Out For A SHero”

Younger Holding Out for a SHero
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The love triangle is firmly back on the table as Younger preps for its finale.

Joe Lipsett Posted on August 29, 2019August 29, 2019

Younger Recap: Chicago Blues in “It’s All About The Money, Honey”

Younger It's All About the Money Honey
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Liza and Kelsey face crises of varying magnitude in a slight episode that doesn’t understand how the real world works.

Joe Lipsett Posted on August 22, 2019August 22, 2019

Younger Recap: “Millennial’s Next Top Model” Delivers Bad Press

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The company is hit hard in the wake of Liza’s “outing”.

Joe Lipsett Posted on August 15, 2019August 15, 2019

Younger Recap: “The Debu-taunt” Reveals Pauline Is The Ultimate Villain

Younger, The Debu-taunt
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Liza’s secrets are laid out for the world to see thanks to Charles’ vengeful ex-wife.

Joe Lipsett Posted on August 8, 2019August 8, 2019

Younger Recap: Marriage and Moving On in “Friends With Benefits”

Younger Friends With Benefits
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The rivalry between Millennial and Mercury may be over, but the friction has only just begun.

Joe Lipsett Posted on August 1, 2019August 1, 2019

Younger Recap: Micro Confusion in “Merger, She Wrote”

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A drug-infused weekend retreat brings resolution for Charles and uncertainty for Liza.

Joe Lipsett Posted on July 26, 2019August 1, 2019
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