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Ashmal in Peacock's<em> Couple To Throuple</em>.

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Polyamory gets a bad rap in 'Couple to Throuple'

Most dating shows have two things in common: They are terrible and they are watchable. That dynamic continues on Peacock's new dating show Couple to Throuple. Four couples exploring polyamory arrive at a resort and are allowed to choose from a smorgasbord of single people in the hopes that they will find a "third" who can put the "throup" in "throuple." Drama ensues.

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March 06, 2024
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By:
  • Linda Holmes,
  • Aisha Harris,
  • and 5 more
Carrie Preston stars an an astute but unconventional attorney in <em>Elsbeth</em>.

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  • TV Reviews

In the mood for a sweet, off-beat murder mystery? 'Elsbeth' is on the case

Carrie Preston revives her eccentric Good Wife character in a new CBS series featuring delightful guest stars and clever mysteries that are resolved at the end of each episode.

February 28, 2024
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  • David Bianculli
The four-part docuseries <em>Where is Wendy Williams?</em> is streaming on Lifetime.

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A new Wendy Williams documentary raises more questions than it answers

The new and unsettling Lifetime docuseries Where Is Wendy Williams? documents the former daytime talk show host as she struggled with alcohol addiction, serious health ailments, and financial issues. Days before the documentary aired, we learned that Williams had been diagnosed with aphasia and frontotemporal dementia. The four-episode series raises many ethical questions related to celebrity, privacy, and perceived exploitation.

February 28, 2024
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  • Aisha Harris,
  • Brittany Luse,
  • and 5 more
Anna Sawai plays translator Toda Mariko in the new FX series <em>Shōgun</em>.

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Sex, violence, 'Game of Thrones'-style power grabs — the new 'Shōgun' has it all

In 1980, NBC's Shōgun miniseries told the story of an English sea pilot's adventures in Japan in the year 1600. Now, FX's remake is even more thought-provoking and stunning than the original.

February 27, 2024
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  • David Bianculli
Kiawentiio as Katara, Gordon Cormier as Aang and Ian Ousley as Sokka.

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  • TV Reviews

Is 'Avatar: The Last Airbender' fire, or all wet?

The animated series Avatar: The Last Airbender is regarded as a classic. Now, it's gotten a live-action adaptation on Netflix. The series tells the story of a boy named Aang (Gordon Cormier) who must learn how to harness the power of air, water, earth, and fire — and ultimately save the world. But how does the new show hold up to the beloved original?

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February 27, 2024
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By:
  • Glen Weldon,
  • Stephen Thompson,
  • and 4 more
Danai Gurira as Michonne on <em>The Walking Dead: The Ones Who Live.</em>

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Returning characters revive 'The Walking Dead' in 'The Ones Who Live'

Danai Gurira and Andrew Lincoln are back as Michonne and Rick Grimes in the new spinoff. But will a new audience show up for a franchise that is nearly 14 years old?

February 26, 2024
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  • Eric Deggans
Noomi Rapace plays an astronaut on the International Space Station in the Apple TV+ series <em>Constellation.</em>

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  • TV Reviews

Disaster follows an astronaut back to Earth in the thriller 'Constellation'

Watching this Apple TV+ series takes commitment and attention, but you'll be rewarded for that effort with a haunting story that, at its center, is about the love between a mother and a daughter.

February 22, 2024
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  • David Bianculli
Dakota Johnson in <em>Madame Web</em>.

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  • TV Reviews

We try to untangle 'Madame Web'

Madame Web, the latest Spider-Man-adjacent film that stakes out its own corner of the Spider-Verse. Dakota Johnson plays a New York paramedic who sees glimpses of the future. She bonds with three young women who are being hunted by a mysterious and remorseless supervillian. It has gotten pilloried by critics and has been ruthlessly mocked by a series of memes. But is it as bad as all that?

February 20, 2024
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By:
  • Glen Weldon,
  • Jordan Crucchiola,
  • and 5 more
Kali Reis in<em> True Detective: Night Country</em>.

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  • TV Reviews

'True Detective: Night Country' tweaks the formula with great chemistry

HBO/Max's True Detective: Night Country is the fourth season of the murder mystery anthology series. It's a bit of a welcome departure, with new showrunner Issa López at the helm. Set in a remote Alaskan mining town, this season's victims are a team of scientists, and the mismatched pair of cops investigating the murders are two women, played by Jodie Foster and Kali Reis.

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February 19, 2024
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By:
  • Glen Weldon,
  • Eric Deggans,
  • and 5 more
My first thought after watching two episodes of <em>Couple to Throuple </em>was: "This seems like a relationship structure perfect for people who like to attend a lot of meetings." Above, Denyse, left, Wilder, and Corey in the "Communication" episode.

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  • TV Reviews

Two's company, three's allowed in the dating show 'Couple to Throuple'

All dating shows have varying amounts of sex and mess and Couple to Throuple has plenty of both. There is nothing inherently salacious about polyamory, but this show leans into being joyfully trashy.

February 17, 2024
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By:
  • Linda Holmes
Tom Hollander as Truman Capote and Jessica Lange as Lillie Mae Faulk in <em>Feud: Capote Vs. The Swans.</em>

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  • TV Reviews

Does 'Feud: Capote Vs. The Swans' ruffle enough feathers

Feud: Capote Vs. the Swans is the latest reimagining of historical events produced by Ryan Murphy. The series follows famed author Truman Capote (played by Tom Hollander), who hobnobs with a close-knit circle of New York socialites known as the Swans. But then he embarrasses them by airing their dirty laundry — and things get nasty. The Swans are deliciously played by actors like Naomi Watts, Diane Lane, and Chloë Sevigny.

February 16, 2024
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By:
  • Aisha Harris,
  • Glen Weldon,
  • and 6 more
Amy Poehler and Nick Offerman in <em>Parks and Recreation</em>.

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  • Pop Culture

Pop culture that gets platonic love right

There have been countless romantic movies and TV shows — and a virtually infinite number of ways to watch people fall in love. But we're here to celebrate pop culture that revolves around friendship — where people love and care about each other deeply, even though they'll never kiss. Today we're recommending things to watch that get platonic love right.

February 14, 2024
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By:
  • Stephen Thompson,
  • Linda Holmes,
  • and 3 more
Jon Stewart returned Monday as host of <em>The Daily Show</em>.

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  • Television

Jon Stewart's 'Daily Show' return is so smooth, it's like he never left

Stewart eased back into the host's chair Monday night without missing a beat, firing off jokes with a familiar style that felt like he had left just a few weeks ago, rather than in 2015.

February 13, 2024
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  • Eric Deggans
Quinta Brunson in <em>Abbott Elementary</em>.

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  • TV Reviews

Everyone should attend 'Abbott Elementary'

The fantastic ABC series Abbott Elementary is a workplace sitcom set at a severely underfunded Philadelphia public school. It's a giant hit, and it's become an Emmys darling, including two wins for its creator and star Quinta Brunson. Abbott Elementary just returned for its long-awaited third season, so in this encore episode, we are revisiting our conversation about the show's first season.

February 13, 2024
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By:
  • Aisha Harris,
  • Stephen Thompson,
  • and 3 more
Nicole Kidman in <em>Expats</em>.

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  • TV Reviews

Can Nicole Kidman's 'Expats' live up to its pedigree?

The new Prime Video series Expats fits quite neatly into the recent work done by its star, Nicole Kidman. She plays a rich woman who is one of three American so-called expats living in 2014 Hong Kong whose stories intersect. The series was created by Lulu Wang (The Farewell) and looks at the lives of these three women, who are all affected by one catastrophic event and its aftermath.

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February 07, 2024
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By:
  • Linda Holmes,
  • Bedatri D. Choudhury,
  • and 5 more
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