Television
Having just triumphantly ended its sixth and final season, Better Call Saul could be seen as the story of a man who thrives under pressure while he’s gaming the system.
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The Most Hated Man on the Internet tells a legitimate story in which the good guys win, but there is no attempt to answer to any of the larger, uncomfortable, social questions the series raises.
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For the most part, co-creators Will Graham and Abbi Jacobson have easily justified the need for a reboot of the admired 1992 sports film.
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Creator Neil Gaiman has said for years that he didn’t want an adaptation to be made unless the creative team could do the original justice. Well, justice has been done: this is a seismic cultural event.
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In her superb true crime documentaries, Skye Borgman probes America’s war against its women and children.
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This series presents a compelling perspective on the relativity of determining crime and punishment.
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Given the pain they endured, it is admirable just how strong many of the Menudo members are.
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This clever, funny, sexy series from HBO Max is my pick for the best new feel-good retro comedy of 2022.
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Author and journalist Massoud Hayoun’s novel Building 46 probes behind the air-brushed image of China’s capital city to offer a fascinating (and incisive) look into the everyday lives of Beijing dwellers.
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The Canadian sports comedy Shoresy works as its own series, but it doesn’t match the sharp wit of its predecessor, Letterkenny.
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