#television-critique
#television-critique

How 'Squid Game' Lost Itself

Squid Game Season 3 suffers from shallow narratives due to the overemphasis on the underwhelming VIP characters.

East Bay food

fromEater

Here's What Makes 'The Bear' So Infuriating

The Bear captivates viewers but often falls short in exploring deeper issues of the restaurant industry.

fromPsychology Today

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

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.

DC food

2 months ago

Even John Oliver Wants Doctor Odyssey Renewed

How is ABC renewing shows called The Rookie or Will Trent, whose premise is apparently just 'despite being dyslexic, he's become a special agent in the Georgia Bureau of Investigation... What!'

Boston Bruins

fromPolygon

2 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.

Parenting

3 months ago

Has The White Lotus really forgotten that rich people are the problem? | Zoe Williams

The White Lotus uses a death mystery as a lens to critique the emptiness and moral decay of the wealthy.

3 months ago

Pulse Is DOA

Pulse fails to bring genuine curiosity about its characters, focusing instead on a drama surrounding sexual harassment, which feels manipulative and lacks depth.

Mental health

London politics

4 months ago

Why the whippet will always be top dog | Letters

Crufts dog show coverage often overlooks actual breeds, focusing too much on human-interest stories.

Why Do the Real Songs on Love Is Blind Sound So Wrong?

Music selections in reality shows, like 'Love Is Blind', greatly influence viewer emotions but can sometimes detract from the desired charm and authenticity.

Television

The Baldwins review Alec's dreadful reality show is a new low for TV

Media industry

Love Is Blind Producers Should Have Forced These Two Couples to Get Engaged

The latest season of Love Is Blind is lacking engaging drama due to rapid couple breakups.

Miscellaneous

The Apprentice at 20: how Trump and Alan Sugar's reality TV baby became little more than ritual humiliation

The Apprentice's appeal has diminished, becoming predictable and criticized, reflecting a broader decline in reality TV quality.

Music

fromPitchfork

4 months ago

Why Do the Real Songs on Love Is Blind Sound So Wrong?

Music selections in reality shows, like 'Love Is Blind', greatly influence viewer emotions but can sometimes detract from the desired charm and authenticity.

Television

The Baldwins review Alec's dreadful reality show is a new low for TV

Media industry

Love Is Blind Producers Should Have Forced These Two Couples to Get Engaged

The latest season of Love Is Blind is lacking engaging drama due to rapid couple breakups.

Miscellaneous

The Apprentice at 20: how Trump and Alan Sugar's reality TV baby became little more than ritual humiliation

Meghan Markle's Netflix Show Has Been Savaged. It's Even More Brutal Here in Britain.

Meghan and Harry's post-royal media ventures struggle to find impact or relevance.

Their latest project, a lifestyle show, is criticized as uninspired and boring.

fromwww.nytimes.com