Television

Interview with the Vampire has consistently been one of the best shows on television since its 2022 premiere. Anne Rice’s gothic horror classic was revamped for the small screen, crafting a deeply personal, absorbing, chaotic, and mesmerizing journey into the world of vampires, namely Louis de Pointe du Lac and Lestat de Lioncourt. The Vampire

This week delivered some of TV’s most compelling and unforgettable characters and moments. Whether it was Euphoria and Your Friends & Neighbors or Off Campus, these characters reminded us why we become so emotionally invested in fictional lives. From heartbreaking losses and hard-won triumphs to raw vulnerability and messy humanity, these are the TV characters

Ending Euphoria after Season 3 was the right call because there was nowhere honest left for this show to go after Rue Bennett’s death. I know that sounds harsh, and believe me, I didn’t enjoy watching a series built around Zendaya’s bruising, brilliant performance choose such a bleak goodbye. But Euphoria was never designed to

Critic’s Rating: 3.75 / 5.0 3.75 Apple TV has been on a roll with new series in 2026, and Cape Fear is yet another sure-to-be hit for the streaming platform. I went into the two-episode Cape Fear Season 1 premiere knowing very little about the show, the novel that started it all, or the movies.

Critic’s Rating: 4.5 / 5.0 4.5 Brilliant Minds Season 2 Episode 16 did one of the best jobs of standing against the stigma and shame that is so often associated with needing mental health treatment. Nichols’ speech to the board was everything that needed to be said, and then some — and we don’t get

Critic’s Rating: 4.25 / 5.0 4.25 So many shows nowadays are made for people who spend their time scrolling through Instagram or TikTok while watching. Thankfully, Maximum Pleasure Guaranteed isn’t one of those shows. Seriously, I’m stunned that we’re four episodes in and the twists and turns keep getting better. Maybe it’s the half-hour runtime,

All season long, there have been questions about whether Euphoria Season 3 would conclude the HBO hit. Truthfully, I figured the show would remain alive for another season with a new generation of characters, allowing it to return to high school. But now that I’ve watched Euphoria Season 3 Episode 8 and had some time

Critic’s Rating: 4.2 / 5.0 4.2 As we enter the second half of FROM Season 4, you can start to see where it’s headed. It’s been slow-moving at times, as the show has been over the years, with the scares slowing down and giving way to more character-heavy hours focused on people’s emotions while dropping

This week delivered a remarkable collection of character-driven moments, with familiar favorites revealing new layers of themselves and scene-stealers reminding us why we love them in the first place. From fierce loyalty and heartbreaking vulnerability to impossible decisions and unforgettable performances, these are the TV characters who stood out from the pack this week. Dive

Cameo appearances can be a lot of fun, and both NCIS and The Testaments recently opted for them. NCIS brought back Sam Hanna for two episodes, and his appearance quickly took over the story — and definitely not in the right way. Meanwhile, The Testaments brought back both June and Rita, and the two characters

Seeing your favorite actors in different roles is always entertaining. Sometimes, it’s fun to see a fan favorite reprise a role and shake up the dynamics on a beloved show. Other times, it’s both entertaining and challenging to see a talented actor take on a new killer role. (Fred Hayes, Greg Gayne/CBS, Darko Sikman/CBS) These

Every TV show goes through creative resets at times, but Euphoria Season 3 kicked things off with so many changes that it might as well have been a brand-new show. The characters had the same names, but they didn’t feel like the people we left behind at the end of Euphoria Season 2. Of course,

Fire Country has always kept a busy romantic calendar, and for three seasons that was part of the deal.  You came for the fires; you stayed for whoever Bode was almost kissing in a hallway, and the show managed to make the love lives feel like a natural extension of its complicated characters. Fire Country

Television is filled to the brim with compelling characters who have served in the military. While they are fictional, it’s still worth appreciating the layered depiction of veterans who have fought valiantly. And we’ve rounded up some of the most complex, the most compelling, and the most influential. Seeley Booth – Bones (FOX/ Greg Gayne)

So much for Sophia being alive, at least for now. Days of Our Lives spoilers for the week of 5-25-26 promise that Amy Choi will be devastated by what is found in the river, which can only mean one thing: Sophia’s body. Of course, this will lead to more ridiculous lashing out at Holly, but

Some characters entertain us. Others completely hijack an episode, leaving us unable to stop thinking about them. Our Characters of the Week delivered a little bit of everything: emotional revelations, undercover chaos, dangerous mind games, shocking truths, and even a reminder that joy can still exist amid everything. From Nick embracing time travel like the

To say that Grey’s Anatomy is one of the biggest TV shows ever would be a severe understatement. Earlier in its run, the show was hitting 30 million live viewers and dominating the conversation across social media. No matter where you looked, something Grey’s Anatomy-related was out there. (Disney/Anne Marie Fox) With the news that

When Bravo announced In the City, an extension of the Summer House franchise, I remember thinking: Why? On paper, the spinoff had no right to exist because the mothership had been running on fumes for years, so how would throwing a new show into the mix help things? Then I watched In the City Season

Critic’s Rating: 4.5 / 5.0 4.5 Before we get this party started, I have to ask: Have you noticed how many people are talking about Widow’s Bay? It’s everywhere! My sister called me to ask about it because someone she heard on a podcast was singing its praises. A DJ on SiriusXM called it the

Critic’s Rating: 4.7 / 5.0 4.7 Whew. Thank goodness OA is okay. After his near miss with his new boss, he appeared forced to choose between his morals and his job after a traumatic confrontation. The series revealed what was really going on just before the credits rolled, making for one hell of a cliffhanger.

Critic’s Rating: 4.7 / 5.0 4.7 There is something in the water when Tracker brings Russell Shaw back to town. The sun shines a little brighter. The jokes are a little funnier. Russell always brings a little extra to the mix, and when you center an hour purely around the Shaw Family drama, with no

Television was operating at an emotional high this week, giving us characters forced to confront impossible choices, painful truths, and years of unresolved trauma. Some found closure. Others spiraled deeper into chaos. But all of them delivered unforgettable performances and storylines that elevated their respective series. These are our Characters of the Week. Abe and

Critic’s Rating: 4.8 / 5.0 4.8 That was an intense case, but it hurt in all the right ways. Boston Blue Season 1 Episode 19 is far from the first police drama to feature a case about a stalker who wants to kill as many cops as possible — but many shows make it more

Critic’s Rating: 4.5 / 5.0 4.5 The biggest problem with this season of For All Mankind is that it has misaligned priorities. Politics has taken center stage while scientific feats have taken a back seat in the story. However, even the worst storylines can produce moments of brilliance when everything comes together. (Courtesy of Apple

Critic’s Rating: 3.25 / 5.0 3.25 For anyone hoping Dutton Ranch would simply recreate the Yellowstone formula with Beth Dutton and Rip Wheeler at the center, the first four episodes make one thing abundantly clear: this is not that show. And it’s not trying to be. Created by Chad Feehan and built around characters originally

Critic’s Rating: 4.75 / 5.0 4.75 There’s something almost ridiculous about trying to explain Widow’s Bay to someone who hasn’t seen it yet. How do you summarize an episode that involves a cursed self-help book, a lonely librarian throwing a cocktail party for people who openly dislike her, a municipal employee DJ-ing with ads because

Critic’s Rating: 3.6 / 5.0 3.6 With just one more episode of CIA Season 1 to go, the series had to start closing in on the mole. As the potential mole was narrowed down to three people, there was only one way for Colin and Bill to sniff out the right person. They took a

Critic’s Rating: 3.75 / 5.0 3.75 Yes! The Way Home just reinvigorated the show with the jolt of male adrenaline we needed. Jacob is back (on screen, at least), and he’s carrying memories of Thomas with him, and Nick is finally moving back to Port Haven permanently. Even more interesting, Nick brought his birth father

This week delivered some strong performances and compelling emotional arcs. Whether they were chasing justice, confronting painful truths, or finally embracing vulnerability, our Characters of the Week reminded us why we keep tuning in. From crime dramas to romance, these are the characters who left the biggest impression this week. Joanna (Half Man) (Courtesy of

Critic’s Rating: 4.5 / 5.0 4.5 Lena’s situation is getting messier and messier, and I love it. Boston Blue Season 1 Episode 18 forced her to struggle with her feelings about her biological family and the secrets kept from her while trying to protect a college basketball star from a stalker — but things got