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Settling In, Seething, and Sex Make for a Beautiful ‘Catastrophe’

Ryan Dowd • April 13, 2016

After the first season explored adult love, 'Catastrophe,' tackles marriage, kids, and their associated woes in its sophomore season.

Arnett Taints Dram-Com Genre with New Netflix Show ‘Flaked’

Hannah McLaughlin • April 10, 2016

Lacking wit, dynamic characters, and intriguing plot content, Will Arnett's newest series 'Flaked' is Netflix's new disappointing dram-com.

‘The Ranch’ Remains Conceptually Banal, Despite Rustic Execution

Shravan Challapalli • April 6, 2016

'The Ranch' is a simple multi-camera sitcom ridden with laugh tracks. In many respects, its story of a forlorn son is one that has been told before, but it has the propensity for adding something refreshing as the Netflix medium allows for more earnest character interactions.

‘The Walking Dead’ Seemingly Walks Out on Viewers with Hapless Storylines

Chandler Ford • April 6, 2016

As the monolithic 'Walking Dead' series concludes its sixth season, some fans are left wondering if the producers of the show are tacitly replacing storytelling with cheap tricks and narrative gimmicks.

‘Real Time’ Allows for Real Conversation in the Midst of a Strange Political Frontier

Chris Fuller • April 3, 2016

The blunt, hard-hitting comedian grants political pundits and activists a space to have substantive debates over the American political landscape.

Death Trope Plagues LGBT Characters

Leigh Channell • April 3, 2016

LGBT characters are becoming more prevalent in entertainment and their sexuality just one facet of their person. When they are killed off by stray bullets, however, many fans wonder how random such an event is?

Bojack Horseman Rife with Societal Commentary, Despite Animalistic Nature

Becky Reilly • March 31, 2016

The Netflix comedy, though lost among some of Netflix's most popular shows, features an impressive last of voice actors and mature themes for a cartoon.

Louis C.K. Delves into Deep Conversation with Day-Drinkers in ‘Horace and Pete’

Dan Fitzgerald • March 31, 2016

In a thoughtful and funny way, Louis C.K.'s latest comedy 'Horace and Pete' finds itself grappling with existential issues through bar-room antics.

When Binging Becomes Dangerous

Leigh Channell • March 21, 2016

After tirelessly binging watching a series, one has to wonder: Is there something to be said about leaving things unfinished?

Hell’s Kitchen Heats up as Morals Clash in ‘Daredevil’ Season 2

Patrick Burke • March 21, 2016

Introducing new characters Elektra and the Punisher, 'Daredevil' Season 2 becomes a battleground of wills as Murdock's mental and physical resolve is put to the test.

‘Rebels’ Bring ‘Star Wars’ to the Outer Rim and Back Again

Chris Fuller • March 17, 2016

'Rebels' brings a mature and compelling tale from a galaxy far, far away, to 'Stat Wars' fans, while filling in the gaps between Episode III and IV.

Treachery Creates Tension as Underwood Tirelessly Stacks the Deck

Chandler Ford • March 17, 2016

Though 'House of Cards' is known for its staples of sex, greed, and lies, its overuse of these elements may make attentive viewers keen on Underwood's aims, uprooting the sense of mystery.