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Gripping Plot Gives James Franco a Mission in Time in ‘11.22.63’

Chris Fuller • March 2, 2016

Travelling through a wormhole, James Franco as Jake Epping must stop J.F.K.'s assassination to secure a better future. Returning to that fateful year in 1963, the engaging tale will surely bring viewers back for weekly episodes on Hulu.

Recycling Plot Points Leaves ‘Fuller House’ Running on Empty

Chris Fuller • February 29, 2016

You have probably seen 'Fuller House' before. It was called 'Full House.' The spin-off sequel is a rehash of old ideas, while awkwardly trying to recreate the magic of the original.

Conflict in Cartoons

Caleb Griego • February 28, 2016

Children's cartoons today are too sensitive and innocent. In the past, they served as a subtle and interesting way to insert more mature themes.

John Oliver’s ‘Last Week Tonight’ Brings a Less Biased Voice to Political Late Night

Chris Fuller • February 24, 2016

While other political late-night shows like 'Real Time with Bill Maher' and 'The Daily Show' struggle to dissociate themselves from their political biases, 'Last Week Tonight' is able to do so in a consistently sincere and compelling fashion.

Quirky, Awkward Moments Warrant a Second Date With Judd Atapow’s ‘Love’

Becky Reilly • February 24, 2016

Seeking to bring a more genuine, down to earth feel to matters of love and relationships, Judd Atapow's 'Love' creates touching moments of sentimentality, despite its sometimes limited tonal range.

‘Crazy Ex-Girlfriend’ Comically Critiques Millennial Love

Hannah McLaughlin • February 21, 2016

Rebecca Bunch doesn't quit her dream job and move across the country for that old high school flame she's till obsessed with. That would make her a 'Crazy Ex-Girlfriend.'

Old Faces and New Problems Challenge Saul in Season 2 of ‘Better Call’

Chris Fuller • February 18, 2016

Vince Gilligan continues to exercise his masterful plot development as the Season 2 of 'Better Call Saul' ramps up the problems, while giving our favorite lawyer little in terms of defense.

‘Vinyl’ Deftly Critiques the Cultural Evolution of Music of the ’70s

Shravan Challapalli • February 17, 2016

Set in the '70s, during a turbulent time in the music industry, 'Vinyl' uses its star power on and behind the scenes to create a marvelous period piece on one of the most crucial times in the history of music.

Gruesome Histories Make For Harrowing Tales in ‘American Crime Story’

Chandler Ford • February 17, 2016

Kicking up a new anthology series, FX's 'American Crime Story' Season 1 retraces the gruesome and grim tale of OJ Simpson, from the leather glove to the infamous Ford Bronco.

‘The Grinder’ Puts a Satirical Spin on Courtroom Drama

Hannah McLaughlin • February 14, 2016

Rob Lowe plays Dean Sanderson, an actor out of work after his courtroom procedural is canceled. In a quest for purpose, 'The Grinder' follows Sanderson as he tries to translate his skills on set to a real courtroom.

Hard Questions and Hard Laughs Bolster Colbert’s ‘Late Show’

Chris Fuller • January 27, 2016

Colbert has proven himself both as a political satirist and celebrity. Behind all the quips and jabs, he never fails to ask tough questions to the guests who venture on stage.

Galifianakis Searches for Identity as Sad Clown in ‘Baskets’

Hannah McLaughlin • January 24, 2016

In FXX's newest comedy, Galifianakis masquerades as a clown, easily juggling staples of idiocy, conflict and incompetence.