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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

Critic’s Rating: 4.1 / 5.0 4.1 Well, Texas Two-Step certainly dances its way into your heart, doesn’t it? The latest Hallmark film brings warmth and charm, with a second-chance-at-love romance that genuinely made me smile. Family, found family, community, support, love, and puppies, honestly, what’s not to love? (Hallmark Media/Photographer: Eike Schroter) Heather Hemmens is such

When it comes to adaptations of the “X-Men” comics, animated TV series have always been king. No live-action version has ever managed to capture the same heart, scope, and universal fan approval of “X-Men: The Animated Series,” a tradition that lived on through the celebrated release of “X-Men ’97” on Disney+ in 2024. A direct

If you’ve been watching You’re Killing Me Season 1, then you know that novelist Allison Chandler and local detective Jack Kerrigan have been dancing around their feelings for each other since the day they met. The problem isn’t whether they’re interested. They are. The issue is that Allie has spent years convincing herself that interest

Since the beginning of Chicago Fire, it’s been clear that Kelly Severide has a passion for arson. He didn’t like to admit it at first because it was his dad’s career choice, but he is naturally good at determining a fire’s origins Every now and then, there’s been a hint that Severide could leave Squad

Can I scream that my favorite couple finally tied the knot? It was a long, hard battle to get there, but they made it. Throughout Sweet Magnolias, the series often focused more on the ladies’ feelings and motivations in their friendships and romances. The viewers are in for a treat. Sweet Magnolias Season 5 flipped

Critic’s Rating: 4.75 / 5.0 4.75 My biggest concern with Cape Fear initially was that the unrelenting feeling of dread wouldn’t dissipate enough to make the show enjoyable. Thankfully, the intensity wasn’t as thick on Cape Fear Season 1 Episode 3, allowing storylines to breathe and make a considerably bigger impact. Let’s dive in by

Critic’s Rating: 3.5 / 5.0 3.5 Okay, I just can’t with Paula anymore, you guys. Maximum Pleasure Guaranteed Season 1 Episode 5 put our protagonist in yet another deadly scenario, and she continues to build a case against herself. Her plan to go after Sky for answers made sense on paper, but what exactly did

Boston Blue keeps mentioning Jamie.  Every time I hear his name, I hope it’s a subtle clue that he will be coming to visit during Boston Blue Season 2. Jamie was always my favorite Blue Bloods character, but there are lots of reasons for him to visit the spinoff beyond my personal preference. (CBS/Screenshot) Jamie’s

FROM has been a tough nut to crack since its premiere. Four seasons in, there’s very little we actually know about the town, but I guess that’s what makes the mystery so enticing to watch. Tabitha gave Boyd hope, but his plan fell apart on FROM Season 4 Episode 7 in spectacular fashion when Kenny

Days of Our Lives has finally given Sarah a meaty story, but I’m worried. Xander helping her when Destiny fainted in the Square, and again supporting her now that her patient has passed away, makes it clear where this story is going. And yes, now we have a medical mystery (sort of), but it all

The betrayal? Jaw-dropping. The reunion? Heated! The romance timeline? Questionable, but it’s not playing anyone for a fool. Summer House’s Amanda and West created a scandal that has all of us gripped to the edge of our reunion seats. (Clifton Prescod/Bravo) The messy tale of Ciara discovering that her best friend, Amanda, is dating her

It’s almost that time of year when I ditch social events in the name of watching the Big Brother live feeds. Honestly, I think watching the series should be a full-time job because it’s far too easy to get immersed in the strategy. There’s something satisfying about watching a group of people thrown into a

Critic’s Rating: 4.2 / 5.0 4.2 The first image of Lestat de Lioncourt in The Vampire Lestat is him emerging from the darkness on the stage of an intimate theater, relishing in the screaming and adoration of a crowd there to see him. It’s Lestat on stage, where he feels wildly at home, that gives

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

The Chicago Fire Season 14 Finale left us with a cliffhanger we’ll be chatting all summer about. It’s reminiscent of the Chicago Fire Season 7 Finale, which saw Firehouse 51 trapped inside a burning building’s basement as the boiler exploded. In that case, Season 8 opened with a heartbreaking death, and it’s been some time

Look, let’s put this in words easy to understand. We just want to have nice things. And sometimes, nice things come from couples we root for on TV. Yes, we’re looking Mickey and Travis on Sheriff Country. (Darren Goldstein/CBS) Just as Mickey and Travis got back together on Sheriff Country, they broke up again. During

Days of Our Lives spoilers for the week of 6-08-26 suggest there may be a tragedy in store for one character, and it’s not one that’s terribly surprising. Ever since Stephanie insisted on getting a gun, it was only a matter of time before she shot the wrong person with it. The only question is

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

There is no doubt that Grey’s Anatomy has struggled with its storylines, especially those involving the new interns. Over the last two seasons, there has been a lot of focus on Lucas and Jules, and it’s meant very little development for both Blue and Simone.  I’ve already said that if Grey’s Anatomy can’t figure out

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

Happy Pride Month, TV Fanatics! In recent years, more and more queer shows have been popping up. After all, Heated Rivalry has completely taken over the internet, and Heartstopper has become an instant classic among LGBTQ+ young adults. (Sabrina Lantos/Crave) But before the recent boom in LGBTQ+ representation, there had been a long struggle to

Apple TV We’ve seen the story of “Cape Fear” on screen several times by now: in the original 1962 film starring Gregory Peck and Robert Mitchum; in the 1991 remake directed by Martin Scorsese and starring Robert De Niro; and even in the brilliant “Simpsons” parody that

In many ways, Donna is the glue that keeps FROMville together. She and Boyd have been the town’s leaders, helping guide and protect its residents while inexplicable horrors pop up seemingly every day, hellbent on breaking their spirits and capturing their souls. She’s an essential piece of that town. (Chris Reardon/MGM+) When Donna suffered a

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

It’s never easy when your favorite TV show gets canceled. After spending years watching networks pull the plug on promising series far too soon, The Hunting Party ending after two seasons didn’t come as a huge surprise. Despite landing a stronger lead-in from Law & Order: SVU, the drama never drew the audience NBC hoped

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,

Look, we all hated Battalion Chief Andre Hopkins on Chicago Fire Season 14. He immediately came in with a grudge against Severide, creating tension within the firehouse. However, Hopkins’ arc could have been a potentially amazing one, touching on a very real problem, and it’s something Chicago Fire Season 15 needs to revisit. (Peter Gordon/NBC)