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HBO's latest hit is off to an emotionally resonant, masterfully-crafted start in its first two episodes.
His Dark Materials Season 3 Review
The final season of His Dark Materials wraps an ambitious and flawed adaptation of Phillip Pullman’s celebrated book trilogy.
House of the Dragon Episode 1.07: “Driftmark” Review
“Driftmark” begins with a funeral and ends on a rebirth, a rare inverse of the usual cycle that defines lives and stories in Westeros.
House of the Dragon Episode 1.06: “The Princess and the Queen” Review
Some very odd character development makes for a dark second half to the season.
Andor Review: A Spoiler-Free Look at the New Star Wars Series
After a series of missteps for the Star Wars franchise, Tony Gilroy’s ANDOR feels refreshingly and distinctly its own. Read our review of the first three episodes!
House of the Dragon Episode 1.04: “King of the Narrow Sea” Review
The dynamics of power reveal their many intricacies in episode 4 of HBO's House of the Dragon.
House of the Dragon Episode 1.03: “Second Of His Name” Review
King Viserys is a fool. But he is a fool with power and isn’t aware that he is a fool with power. What does that mean for the people of Westeros and beyond?
House of the Dragon Episode 1.02: “The Rogue Prince” Review
Those in a position of power would rather burn everything to the ground than cede their power. That is the brutal lesson of episode two of HBO's House of the Dragon.
House of the Dragon Series Premiere Review: The Triarchy of Violence
Is the Game of Thrones prequel series HOUSE OF THE DRAGON good? Is it worth investing in after all that disappointment? The answer to that is yes, with a caveat.
The Gilded Age Review: Episode 1.06
The Gilded Age Episode 6 opens upon the wreckage of a train derailment. Akash Singh leads us through where things go from there.
The Gilded Age: Episode 1.02 Review
In The Gilded Age, few people say exactly what is on their minds. Akash Singh reviews the series' second episode.
Westworld Episode 3.04 Review: “The Mother of All Exiles”
The latest episode of HBO's Westworld explores what happens when an android develops a messiah complex.
Westworld Episode 3.03: “The Absence of Field” Review
Like many of Westworld’s best hours, The Absence of Field mostly focuses on a crisis of identity.
Westworld Episode 3.02 Review: “The Winter Line”
The idea of "The Winter Line" is embedded into the episode’s understanding of how its characters are trying to escape from the obstacles and fortifications before them on their respective journeys.
Westworld Episode 3.01 Review: “Parce Domine”
After a brilliant first season and a muddled second season, Westworld's third outing keeps the mysteries intact, increases the thrills, and streamlines that feeling of deliberate confusion significantly.