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One thing I’ve loved about Criminal Minds Season 19 is the way some of the more forgotten characters have had time to shine. For years, there’s been a lot of focus on Rossi, Prentiss, and JJ, but in the last few episodes, Garcia and Luke have received more attention and development. That’s certainly the case

Critic’s Rating: 4.5 / 5.0 4.5 Deep breaths, everyone. Brilliant Minds Season 2 Episode 19 is the next-to-last episode of the short-lived medical drama, which means it has to begin wrapping things up. But while one story is finally over, the series opened a new one despite how little time remains to develop it. (Pief

HBO You might not know that before Larry David hit it big with “Seinfeld” and “Curb Your Enthusiasm,” he cut his teeth on TV sketch comedy, both on ABC’s early-’80s “Saturday Night Live” clone “Fridays” and then in a (very) short stint as a “SNL” writer. Now

Critic’s Rating: 4 / 5.0 4 When Maximum Pleasure Guaranteed Season 1 Episode 7 started with Paula fleeing from the scene of the crime, I wanted to gouge my eyes out with a rusty spoon. Seriously. I’ve been very critical of how Paula keeps everything close to her chest and flat-out acts like she isn’t

While Louisa Gavin and Sheriff Mark Mylow broke up in Best Medicine’s series premiere, the two share one of the most genuine and relatable relationships on the series. They both care about each other and the Port Wenn community, and want to pass those values on to the next generation. While I knew Louisa’s biological

Look, I definitely think that House of the Dragon messed up by changing Sheepstealer’s rider, but I’m here for the ride nonetheless. Anything that delivers growth potential for Rhaena Targaryen is welcome, and it’s about damn time! She’s spent two seasons moping about the lot she’s been handed, but now she gets a chance to

How can you possibly give a mother faking her death and abandoning her six-year-old daughter a redeemable storyline? I’m not sure, but Sheriff Country needs to do it. The Sheriff Country Season 1 finale delivered a soapy storyline that should bring us some juicy plot points for the second season. While I’m still on the

Grey’s Anatomy Season 22 had a chance to do something it failed to do multiple times: give Amelia a real storyline. Since her introduction to the series, we’ve watched her jump from relationship to relationship. She married Owen, she had a relationship with Link, and there was even a running joke that all the Shepherd

Critic’s Rating: 4.5 / 5.0 4.5 Here we are. The last jump into the Landry pond. The finale had a lot of heavy lifting to do, and it was done admirably. You sure can’t fault the writers for cleaning up as best as they could under the circumstances. I’m pretty much done theorizing, so this

Critic’s Rating: 3.7 / 5.0 3.7 What I was afraid of has come to pass: Dutton Ranch has switched on us. I had a feeling early on that the show oversold its Beth versus Beulah feud, because overselling has been happening with this show. Instead of developing arcs slowly, a storyline hits the asphalt at

Critic’s Rating: 4.3 / 5.0 4.3 It’s hard to call any hour of a series like Power Book III: Raising Kanan filler because every single second of this show advances the plot. Some hours may be more robust than others, and some may be slower, but they all prepare us for the inevitable gut punch

It’s hard to believe, but Deidre Hall first joined Days of Our Lives 50 years ago next week. These nostalgic episodes celebrating long-term characters and actors are one of the best things about the long-running soap, and Marlena’s is coupled with some huge returns. Unfortunately, we can’t purely enjoy it because Days of Our Lives

Summer may be running short on content, but we still have some characters who have resonated with us. Whether they were navigating grief, confronting impossible choices, or relentlessly chasing the truth, these Characters of the Week drove some of the week’s strongest stories. From a long-overdue spotlight on Criminal Minds’ Luke Alvez to a supernatural

Grief, trauma, sisterhood, Lifetime’s latest thriller truly has it all. Don’t Trust the Girls Upstairs is a compelling watch, and much of that is due to the adaptation of an acclaimed novel and the talent behind bringing this story to the small screen. We had the distinct pleasure of speaking to the incomparable Elisabeth Röhm

Oliver Wolf and Josh Nichols are finding their way back to each other, and we couldn’t be more delighted. The two are a popular pairing on Brilliant Minds, but they’ve spent most of this season apart, leaving fans disgruntled. We finally got the story we deserved this June as Oliver and Josh re-explored their feelings

Outer Banks finally dropped the trailer and premiere date for the final season. And lowkey, the best part about it was a prison cell shot of the Pogues Redux that looks like they’re about to drop the most fire hip-hop album in ages. Fitting, since we’re still pouring one out for JJ. I’m not still

Critic’s Rating: 3.45 / 5.0 3.45 There is an old saying that grief changes shape but never truly disappears. That idea runs throughout the Sugar Season 2 premiere, where John Sugar carries unfinished business while trying to convince himself that life can still move forward. Sugar Season 1 concluded with revelations that dramatically altered the

Marshals started with one devastating development for Kayce and Tate Dutton: Monica was no more. It was a shocker, framed as a necessary development for the next stage of Kayce’s life. As he left the world of ranching behind to become a US marshal, Monica’s death was supposed to be a catalyst, but after watching

The television industry has been in a weird state of flux over the last few years, thanks to media companies tightening their budgets and not giving shows a chance to breathe. When Netflix swung the axe on The Boroughs this week, I couldn’t shake it for a couple of reasons. The biggest is that the

Critic’s Rating: 4 / 5.0 4 I Will Find You, the latest Harlan Coben adaptation, knows exactly what it is: suspenseful, twisty, action-packed fun. The mini-series is so deeply watchable, and that’s meant in the best possible way. Mostly because it fully understood the assignment, especially regarding summer fare. The threshold is quite simple: “entertain

Love Island USA is one of the few series I pay attention to during the summer months, so it pains me to say this: Love Island USA Season 8 started with so much promise, but it’s borderline unwatchable just a few weeks into its run. The biggest issue plaguing the series is producer intervention. The

Critic’s Rating: 4.85 / 5.0 4.85 Thank goodness Widow’s Bay was renewed for Season 2. This finale opened up all kinds of new avenues for the story to blossom with more time.  Tom, who spent a good portion of his life ignoring the realities of the island, just discovered that his son is its most

Let me make it very clear that I hate that The Hunting Party was canceled, and I do hope that Netflix picks up the show. That being said, the decision to cancel the Melissa Roxburgh-led drama opens the door for a Shaw sibling to return in Tracker. Out of everyone, maybe there’s a chance that

Critic’s Rating: 3.25 / 5.0 3.25 I’m going to be honest, I went into House of the Dragon Season 3 expecting it to be a mess. After the relatively strong House of the Dragon Season 1, the series spun its wheels for the majority of House of the Dragon Season 2, which was ultimately cut

Every Year After is this summer’s sunniest romance. It has officially dropped at Prime Video, but with it comes some major changes to Carly Fortune’s novel — and source material — Every Summer After. It’s the cross every book lover has to bear: the cost of seeing your favorite story come to life on screen

Shipping our favorite characters is half the fun of immersing ourselves in television show worlds. “Will they?” “Won’t they?” “Could they even… ?” It keeps us guessing and engaged. But there are behind-the-scenes connections happening all the time that are delightful #LifeGoals for us mundies who only dream of Hollywood happy endings. Check out our

When Torres first joined NCIS at the beginning of Season 14, he felt like a stand-in for DiNozzo. There were many of the same mannerisms and personality traits, which could have helped us settle into the character. After spending years undercover, Torres liked to keep to himself, and he carried a lot of personal heartache.

Critic’s Rating: 4.4 / 5.0 4.4 A trip into the past reveals more about Lestat than we’ve arguably learned throughout all of Interview with the Vampire, which feels fitting for a series now centered on his perspective. Through glimpses of his pre-vampiric life and his deeply complicated relationship with Gabriella, the hour offers valuable insight

I can’t stand this Lexie/Abe/Paulina storyline. It’s just too cruel, and Days of Our Lives spoilers for the week of 6-15-26 suggest it’s about to get worse. Meanwhile, Holly and Tate encounter trouble at the Horton Cabin — could Sophia not be dead after all? (Peacock/Screenshot) Holly and Tate’s Drama Is More Predictable, But What

This week’s characters refused to stay the same. From hard-won breakthroughs and deeply personal reckonings, these characters were all about transformation. Our TV Fanatic staff members break down their picks, so dive in! Anna – Cape Fear  (Courtesy of Apple TV) Amy Adams is turning in the performance of her career as Anna in Apple