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“Doctor Who” can’t shake its bad habits with “Revolution of the Daleks”

Doctor Who Revolution of the Daleks New Year's
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Chris Chibnall’s run of the show continues to frustrate with an overstuffed, meandering New Year’s special with all the highs and lows of his era.

Clint Worthington Posted on January 2, 2021January 2, 2021

“Mariah Carey’s Magical Christmas Special” is the gift that keeps on giving

Mariah Carey's Magical Christmas Special
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All we want for Christmas is Mariah, and she well knows it.

B.L. Panther Posted on December 8, 2020December 8, 2020

“Sherman’s Showcase Spectacular” celebrates a belated Black History Month

Sherman's Showcase Spectacular
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IFC’s irreverently absurd Soul Train pastiche returns for a one-off special as inventive as it is occasionally overlong.

Tim Stevens Posted on June 19, 2020June 20, 2020

Reexamining the anti-racist messaging of HBO’s “Whitewash”

Whitewash
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Lambasted at the time for not being direct enough about race, HBO’s animated short takes on new significance in a post-BLM America.

Sylvie Soulet Posted on June 8, 2020July 2, 2020

Hannah Gadsby interrogates her success in the introspective “Douglas”

Hannah Gadsby Comedy Special 2020 Douglas
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The pioneering Australian comedian follows up Nanette with a probing, funny look at her own unexpected fame. Hannah […]

Sarah Gorr Posted on May 27, 2020May 27, 2020

“The Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt” lets you choose Kimmy’s adventure, for good and ill

UNBREAKABLE KIMMY SCHMIDT KIMMY VS. THE REVEREND
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It’s essentially a semi-interactive bonus episode, but Ellie Kemper and crew still pull some fun rabbits out of their purple JanSports.

Clint Worthington Posted on May 12, 2020May 16, 2020

“Middleditch & Schwartz” Bring Long-Form Improv to Netflix

Middleditch And Schwartz Comedy Special 2019
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Thomas Middleditch and Ben Schwartz bluff their way through a trio of uproarious specials that teeter on the edge of chaos, like long-form improv should.

Megan Sunday Posted on April 21, 2020April 21, 2020

Review: “Alternate Endings: Six New Ways to Die in America” Leaves Kindness In Its Wake

Alternate Endings: Six Ways to Die in America
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The latest HBO documentary highlights the peaceful, green practice of alternative funerals.

Dusty Wilson Posted on August 16, 2019August 16, 2019

Review: “Rocko’s Modern Life: Static Cling” Goes Post-Modern

Rocko's Modern Life Static Cling
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Netflix brings back the classic Nick cartoon twenty years later for a one-off special filled with heart and surprisingly complicated musings on the passage of time.

Matt Cipolla Posted on August 9, 2019July 2, 2020

TV Review: Doctor Who Exterminates the New Year with “Resolution”

Doctor Who Resolution Season 11
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The Thirteenth Doctor finally faces off against her greatest foe in a cracking New Year’s adventure.

Clint Worthington Posted on January 1, 2019August 3, 2020
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