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Television
Television Review: “Tiger King 2” — A Dull Redux
Tiger King 2 comes off as a freak show that is content to scream “look at how insane these people are!”
WATCH CLOSELY: Spooky Season Has Barely Begun
Here are some wonderful offerings to get you through the gloomy months ahead, including under-sung and under-seen horror baubles that you may have missed.
Television Review: “Chucky” — The Doll’s Foul Play Continues
Syfy’s latest iteration of the killer doll remains as campy and violent as ever.
Television Review: The Final Season of “On My Block” — A Strong Windup
The fourth and final season of On My Block maintains its precarious equilibrium between laughter and menace, but it is teetering.
Television Review: “Maid” — Exploring Domestic Abuse in America
Series creator Molly Smith Metzler clearly cares about the subject matter and is determined to tell a nuanced story about the hellish plight of the victims of domestic abuse.
WATCH CLOSELY: “Brand New Cherry Flavor” — Sweet Savagery
A quirky mini-series that’s filled with mundane yet magical LA vibes and subtle supernatural sparkle.
Television Review: “Chicago Party Aunt” — Livin’ the Vida Loca, Windy City Style
The bizarre half hour animated comedy is a hilarious love letter to The Windy City.
Television Review: “Sex Education,” Season 3 — Growing Up Grand
Amid the political point-scoring, Netflix’s Sex Education remains effervescently charming.
Film Review: “Afterlife of the Party” — Making Amends
Afterlife of the Party backs away from serious issues, but it’s a sweet reminder of the power of female friendship.