“The Great” rewrites history with tongue firmly in cheek

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“The Great” rewrites history with tongue firmly in cheek

The Favourite screenwriter Tony McNamara gives the same farcical treatment to Catherine the Great, to largely wry results.

Doctor Who: “Spyfall Part 2” Rights the Ship In a Big Way

A spotty first half turns into a thrilling, crackerjack conclusion, and a startling set up for the new season.

Doctor Who Season 12 Premiere Recap: “Spyfall” Is a Masterful Caper

The long-running BBC series returns for a rushed, flashy season premiere with an audacious twist that might just turn the show around.

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