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We know character deaths have to happen, but that doesn’t make them any easier to deal with. In some cases, the deaths break our hearts because we’re so attached to the characters; in others, it’s about how the others on the show are feeling. Deaths can be a beautiful end to a bigger story, or

The start of Love Island is the unofficial summer kickoff. Or at least it should be treated that way. The sudsy, drama-filled reality TV staple returns to Peacock ready to unleash another group of single people in bikinis and colorful swim trunks as they search for connections under the blazing Fiji sun for our enjoyment.

All season long, there have been questions about whether Euphoria Season 3 would conclude the HBO hit. Truthfully, I figured the show would remain alive for another season with a new generation of characters, allowing it to return to high school. But now that I’ve watched Euphoria Season 3 Episode 8 and had some time

Critic’s Rating: 4 / 5.0 4 Casey or KC (take your pick) returns on The Way Home Season 4 Episode 7, finally laying to rest our speculation about Sam in the process. And it brings to light one of my most significant questions of the series so far, which I don’t believe will be resolved

Critic’s Rating: 4.2 / 5.0 4.2 As we enter the second half of FROM Season 4, you can start to see where it’s headed. It’s been slow-moving at times, as the show has been over the years, with the scares slowing down and giving way to more character-heavy hours focused on people’s emotions while dropping

For a show that has turned into a shock value spectacle, Euphoria Season 3 fumbled one of its biggest character deaths. Nate’s death surprised me only because I felt nothing at all while watching it. And that feeling of emptiness is indicative of this series’ most prominent issue. (Eddy Chen/HBO) Euphoria Season 3 has given

Critic’s Rating: 4.3 / 5.0 4.3 Beth and Rip are people persons. They know how other people operate, and once they figure someone out, it becomes easier to secure a win. But life presents some problems that charisma, intimidation, and sheer bullishness can’t solve. This lesson applies to everyone. (Emerson Miller/Paramount+) Following the outbreak of

This is going to hurt. Days of Our Lives spoilers for the week of 6-01-26 suggest the beginning of the end of a miraculous resurrection. I’m not surprised, but I’m bracing myself for Abe and Theo’s heartbreak, although this ending also feels like a cop-out. (Peacock/Screenshot) Lexie Pressures Abe Just Before Bad News Hits Days

This week delivered a remarkable collection of character-driven moments, with familiar favorites revealing new layers of themselves and scene-stealers reminding us why we love them in the first place. From fierce loyalty and heartbreaking vulnerability to impossible decisions and unforgettable performances, these are the TV characters who stood out from the pack this week. Dive

For better or worse, Baywatch is one of the buzziest shows of the 2026-27 season. Reboots have been the bane of my existence in this industry because I immediately have my guard up, as they rarely hold a candle to their predecessors. But FOX was quick to announce that this new series would actually have

Lifetime’s Where the Heart Lands delivers everything audiences love about comfort romance films: sweeping scenery, emotional sincerity, humor, heart, and a meaningful journey of self-discovery. And that’s what star Tyler Johnson brings to the role of Nick. But ultimately, what resonated most with the star, and what he hopes people connect with most, wasn’t just

Cameo appearances can be a lot of fun, and both NCIS and The Testaments recently opted for them. NCIS brought back Sam Hanna for two episodes, and his appearance quickly took over the story — and definitely not in the right way. Meanwhile, The Testaments brought back both June and Rita, and the two characters

Critic’s Rating: 4 / 5.0 4 I wasn’t sure Star City was a good idea. We saw the crushing defeat the Americans suffered in For All Mankind. It was loud and traumatizing. Revisiting the space race from behind the Iron Curtain initially felt like a cynical, franchise-stretching cash grab from Apple TV.  (Courtesy of Apple

Critic’s Rating: 4 / 5.0 4 Now that the entire thing is out there in the open, I have no idea how to feel about it. Half Man finally comes to an end after six intense weeks, and I don’t mean intense just for the characters, because this show has made me work. Somewhere between

Seeing your favorite actors in different roles is always entertaining. Sometimes, it’s fun to see a fan favorite reprise a role and shake up the dynamics on a beloved show. Other times, it’s both entertaining and challenging to see a talented actor take on a new killer role. (Fred Hayes, Greg Gayne/CBS, Darko Sikman/CBS) These

For much of Your Friends & Neighbors Season 2, Ali has quietly become one of the show’s most emotionally revealing characters. While Coop’s life spirals into increasingly dangerous territory, Ali’s journey has been quieter, sadder, and, in many ways, more relatable: trying to reclaim ownership of herself after everyone around her has decided she is

Every TV show goes through creative resets at times, but Euphoria Season 3 kicked things off with so many changes that it might as well have been a brand-new show. The characters had the same names, but they didn’t feel like the people we left behind at the end of Euphoria Season 2. Of course,

Prime Video Watching Nicolas Cage rattle off hard-boiled dialogue as a 1930s private eye with secret spider powers in the new Marvel series “Spider-Noir” feels halfway between a fever dream and an “SNL” sketch. It’s oddly fascinating to see a defiantly weird performer like Cage in full

Critic’s Rating: 4.75 / 5.0 4.75 Does anyone else feel duped by Paula after Maximum Pleasure Guaranteed Season 1 Episode 3? Despite the chaos driving her actions, I’ve been rooting for her to unravel the mystery of why Trevor died and where he really fit into the scam operation she’s fallen prey to. But after

Now that the dust is settling on the Maximum Pleasure Guaranteed series premiere, it’s fair to say that the series is pulling no punches. The first two episodes were bursting with thrilling moments, but one of the most shocking was Trevor’s death. Going into the premiere, I figured Brandon Flynn would be around for the

Fire Country has always kept a busy romantic calendar, and for three seasons that was part of the deal.  You came for the fires; you stayed for whoever Bode was almost kissing in a hallway, and the show managed to make the love lives feel like a natural extension of its complicated characters. Fire Country

Coming back from the dead is an infamous trope on soap operas.  Days of Our Lives has used it many times over the past 60 years, and while some fans have grown tired of it, I  enjoy it because it adds drama. I’ve lost count of how many times Stefano Dimera, John Black, and Jack

What happens when the best man drops dead before the I-dos even take place? That’s the mystery of “The Wedding,” in which an event Allie is hosting for her son’s friend takes a sudden and somber turn. Still, the couple will never forget their big day for the dramatic events or Allie and Andi’s hand

Television is filled to the brim with compelling characters who have served in the military. While they are fictional, it’s still worth appreciating the layered depiction of veterans who have fought valiantly. And we’ve rounded up some of the most complex, the most compelling, and the most influential. Seeley Booth – Bones (FOX/ Greg Gayne)

Critic’s Rating: 4.7 / 5.0 4.7 Colter and Russell certainly have a lot of luck. There are only so many times you can be outnumbered by a group of men trained to kill and live to tell the tale. That’s the beauty of Tracker, though. It will always be Colter and that gun against the

Critic’s Rating: 2.75 / 5.0 2.75 Just like the end of summer before school starts, The Way Home Season 4 Episode 6 feels like we’re beginning to wind down. Now, there still aren’t a lot of answers, but the show was never about answers, but next steps. And everyone is beginning to take them. (©2026

When we first got to know Nathan Boone on Sheriff Country Season 1 Episode 1, he resigned after losing the sheriff position to Mickey. It certainly set the tone for how we viewed him over the next few episodes, but then things started to shift. He soon proved that he was the guy you would

Critic’s Rating: 4 / 5.0 4 The Sheriff Country Season 1 Finale certainly gave Fire Country a run for its money when it comes to soapy storylines at the end, but we need to focus on the overall episode. This quickly picked up from Sheriff Country Season 1 Episode 19, with the reveal that Alec

So much for Sophia being alive, at least for now. Days of Our Lives spoilers for the week of 5-25-26 promise that Amy Choi will be devastated by what is found in the river, which can only mean one thing: Sophia’s body. Of course, this will lead to more ridiculous lashing out at Holly, but

Some characters entertain us. Others completely hijack an episode, leaving us unable to stop thinking about them. Our Characters of the Week delivered a little bit of everything: emotional revelations, undercover chaos, dangerous mind games, shocking truths, and even a reminder that joy can still exist amid everything. From Nick embracing time travel like the