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“The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air Reunion” revisits its throne

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The cast of the popular 90’s sitcom comes together for an oddly bittersweet look back.

Tim Stevens Posted on November 20, 2020December 2, 2020

“Ted Lasso” is slow on the pitch but ends well by full time

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Jason Sudeikis adapts his NBC Sports commercial character to a slow-burn comedy that eventually finds its groove.

Tim Stevens Posted on August 14, 2020August 14, 2020

David Schwimmer brings “Intelligence” back to TV

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The Friends alum returns to television with a smart, if disposable, slacker-spy comedy.

Sean Price Posted on July 13, 2020July 13, 2020

“F Is for Family” again in its fourth season, but F is no longer for funny

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The return of Netflix’s adult animated sitcom brings with it a few moving moments and arcs, but it’s too lacking in laughs.

Tim Stevens Posted on June 10, 2020June 18, 2020

Apple TV+’s “Central Park” is well worth a stroll

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The minds between Bob’s Burgers bring a goofy, well-crafted animated musical to Apple’s streaming service.

Douglas Laman Posted on May 27, 2020May 27, 2020

Netflix’s “Space Force” struggles to reach satirical orbit

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The Office’s Greg Daniels and Steve Carell reunite for a clunky satire of Trump-era politics.

Sean Price Posted on May 26, 2020May 24, 2020

“Trying” is a sitcom that doesn’t put in enough effort

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Try its actors may, but Apple TV+’s new series about a couple attempting to adopt a child is as dramatically uneven as it is creatively flat.

Douglas Laman Posted on May 2, 2020May 2, 2020

Brooklyn Nine-Nine Season Finale Recap: Joy in “Blackout”

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The Nine-Nine gets a new member of the precinct as season 7 comes to a heartwarming close. Does […]

Clint Worthington Posted on April 23, 2020April 23, 2020

Brooklyn Nine-Nine: Holt Finally Melts in “Ransom”

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Jake finally has to be the adult in the room in one of the best episodes of the season.

Beau North Posted on April 17, 2020April 17, 2020

Brooklyn Nine-Nine: There’s a heist in the (zeit)geist in “Valloweaster”

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The Halloween Heist takes a decidedly bunny-like direction.

Beau North Posted on April 10, 2020April 10, 2020

“Brews Brothers” Pours On the Charm

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The League’s Jeff Schaffer crafts a winsome microbrew sitcom with a lot of potential.

Sean Price Posted on April 8, 2020April 8, 2020

“One Day at a Time” Returns for a Glorious Season 4

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The acclaimed Netflix sitcom finds new life on Pop, and the Alvarezes haven’t missed a step.

Beau North Posted on March 24, 2020March 24, 2020

Brooklyn Nine-Nine Recap: “Ding Dong”, the Wuntch is Dead(?)

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Madeline Wuntch haunts the Nine-Nine from beyond the grave.

Beau North Posted on March 13, 2020March 13, 2020

Brooklyn Nine-Nine: We Need to Talk About “Debbie”

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Vanessa Bayer’s rogue cop breaks bad in a middling misfire for the season.

Beau North Posted on February 28, 2020February 28, 2020

Brooklyn Nine-Nine: “The Jimmy Jab Games II” Is Fun for All

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Relationship growth, payback, office wagers, and even a Greatest Showman abound.

Beau North Posted on February 21, 2020February 20, 2020

Brooklyn Nine-Nine: “Pimento” Goes Memento

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Jason Mantzoukas loses his memory and steals the show. Well, this was a lot of fun. This week’s […]

Beau North Posted on February 14, 2020February 14, 2020

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

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NBC’s cop comedy returns with a two-parter premiere that proves their salvation of the show is no fluke. […]

Beau North Posted on February 7, 2020February 7, 2020

Grace and Frankie Review: Season 6 Gets By on More of the Same

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The penultimate season of Netflix’s long-running sitcom recycles dynamics and arcs, but that doesn’t stop it from being a joy to watch.

Marshall Estes Posted on January 13, 2020January 13, 2020

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