Television
Silicon Valley Season 4 Review: 4.9: Hooli-Con
In Silicon Valley season 4's penultimate episode, the season's story problems became more glaring. The more Richard Hendricks compromises for his goal, the more it's hard to stop thinking about how ill-defined his goal is....
Culture of Pop
iZombie Season 3 Review: 3.11: Conspiracy Weary
This week iZombie season 3 hit it out of the park with another great episode. Early on, a confrontation between the zombie army and the truthers left Harley Johns' brother dead. Liv Moore, Blaine DeBeers...
Television
Silicon Valley Season 4 Review: 4.8: The Keenan Vortex
This week's episode of Silicon Valley season 4 had a weak plot, but quality jokes throughout. There were some great touches of physical comedy, like Dan Melcher's struggle to close a Tupperware of salad and...
Television
The Best TV Episodes of 2017 So Far: The Top 10!
Photo: Bettina Strauss/The CW It's time for the final installment in my list of the best TV episodes of 2017 so far. These episodes weren't just well-executed, they took narrative risks that made them truly...
Television
The Best TV Episodes of 2017 So Far: 20-11
I'm approaching the cream of the crop in my countdown of the best TV episodes of 2017 so far. These are the episodes that kept me on the edge of my seat, made me laugh...
Television
The Best TV Episodes of 2017 So Far: 30-21
I'm looking back at the best TV episodes of 2017 so far. These episodes developed their characters in unexpected, emotionally resonant ways. They delighted me on repeated viewings and showed off the beauty of TV...
Television
iZombie Season 3 Review: 3.10: Return of the Dead Guy
There was a lot going on in this week's episode of iZombie season 3. But, the storylines were executed beautifully to create a strong episode of television that didn't feel overly busy. Peyton Charles asked...
Television
The Best TV Episodes of 2017 So Far: 40-31
Now that we're halfway through the year, I'm looking back on the best TV of 2017. These are the comedies that made me laugh and the dramas that made me cry. And, fairly often, the...
Television
The Best TV Episodes of 2017 So Far: 50-41
Photo: Cate Cameron/The CW There have been some great episodes of TV so far this year. From new shows like the drama juggernaut Riverdale to older shows that continue to kill it like Bob's Burgers...
Television
Silicon Valley Season 4 Review: 4.7: The Patent Troll
This week's episode of Silicon Valley season 4 was a solid standalone episode. The stories were exceptionally character-driven and got to the core of the guys in the incubator in a satisfying way. Richard Hendricks'...
