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fromwww.theguardian.com
5 months ago

The joy of Traitors is in rooting for real people. Does anyone care about celebrities in that way? | Zoe Williams

Introducing celebrities to Traitors undermines the format because fame prevents the unguarded, unselfconscious behavior that makes reality-TV deception compelling.
fromDefector
7 months ago

And Just Like That... It's Over | Defector

"Most 'big-hearted comedies' treat you like a child, most crime shows assume you are very stupid, most dramas take for granted that you are easily manipulated."
Television
East Bay food
fromEater
8 months ago

Here's What Makes 'The Bear' So Infuriating

The Bear captivates viewers but often falls short in exploring deeper issues of the restaurant industry.
Parenting
fromPsychology Today
8 months ago

The Two Problems With Netflix's "Adolescence"

The series "Adolescence" reflects the troubling impact of fear and mistrust on modern parenting.
It portrays a distorted view of parenting and child autonomy amidst societal anxieties.
fromRoger Ebert
8 months ago

Cure Your Insomnia with Prime Video's "Countdown" | TV/Streaming | Roger Ebert

In creating 'Countdown', Derek Haas presents a narrative so dull that it lacks character development, engaging dialogue, and any semblance of story intrigue.
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Boston Bruins
fromVulture
9 months ago

Even John Oliver Wants Doctor Odyssey Renewed

John Oliver humorously criticizes ABC for not renewing the show Doctor Odyssey while renewing less innovative shows.
fromPolygon
10 months ago

Oh thank Yoda, Andor didn't fridge Bix after all

From the beginning of season 2 of Andor, I was angry on behalf of Bix Caleen. Adria Arjona's character on the show spent a lot of the season getting what fans of reality competition shows lovingly call "the loser edit," where every time the series checked in with her, it found her at a new low - suffering a fresh humiliation, or struggling with the PTSD from the last batch of suffering.
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