John’s top 10 TV shows of 2023
2023 television: A couple of old-school network shows break into the streaming-dominated list of my favorite series of the year.
2023 television: A couple of old-school network shows break into the streaming-dominated list of my favorite series of the year.
First episode impressions (TV reviews): “A Murder at the End of the World” goes to the head of the fall class of long-form mysteries, while “The Irrational” might intrigue procedural fans.
Fall TV preview: Amid the strike, networks and streamers have patched together a slate of pre-planned shows and foreign imports.
Revisiting Amityville (Movie review): Back in the day, there was a substantial difference between theatrical movies and TV movies. “A4” is a case study.
One-season wonders (TV review): It’s time to geek out over the brilliance of this breakthrough teen TV series from Paul Feig and Judd Apatow.
First episode impressions (TV review): The resurrection of the beloved sci-fi series is loaded with potential, but so far it’s missing the magic.
Stephen King flashback (Movie review): The third “Carrie” film is a more faithful and character-driven take on King’s book.
First episode impressions (TV review): NBC makes up for one of its biggest mistakes by bringing back the original NYC-based “L&O” after a 12-year hiatus.
First episode impressions (TV review): “La Brea” name-drops “Lost” and blatantly riffs on it. Suffice it to say, it’s no “Lost.”
First episode impressions (TV review): Still, the first episode of the Jane Levy-starring musical comedy is far from terrible.