Despite Dark’s complicated structure, the characters are motivated by utterly realistic desires and emotions, which balance the show’s more abstract elements.
Television
WATCH CLOSELY: PBS’ “Jamestown” — Glossy Heritage TV
Jamestown is a vividly timely reminder that anyone who calls themselves an “American” is actually descended from immigrants.
WATCH CLOSELY: Black Mirror S5: Now More Digital Than Ever!
All three episodes have intriguing storylines, with plenty of human pathos and drama: but I admit to finding the first and third episodes a bit too digitally-focused for my taste.
Film Review: “Framing John DeLorean” – Back to What Might Have Been the Future
John DeLorean remains an unwieldy figure whose story is difficult to frame — the new film leaves much unreported and unexplored.
Television Review: “Deadwood: The Movie” — History’s Train Pulls into the Station
Of course, history has not come to Deadwood to douse the smoldering embers of the past, but to supply more kindling.
WATCH CLOSELY: “Killing Eve”’s Second Season — Glamorous but Glib
Killing Eve is a smart, funny, and often shocking exploration of the complex psychologies of women leading dangerous lives, for whom killing comes much easier than it ought to.
Television Review: “This is Not Happening” — Standup Comedy Gets Real
This Is Not Happening serves up welcome shots of honestly and reality that hit you in the most ticklish parts of your own amusingly flawed, hilariously stupid humanity.
TV Review: “Barry” Season Two — All Bets Are Off
HBO’S Barry has finally started to hit its stride as a mirthfully dark comedy/drama.
Television Commentary: Martin v. Tolkien
Is it all, from here on out, to be about Daenerys v. John Snow for the Iron Throne?
Television Review: “Crashing” — The Power of Being Earnest
Crashing shows us how Holmes’s innate sweetness and affability carries him through the awkwardness and indignities of being a working comedian.