JAMES PONIEWOZIK
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‘M*A*S*H’ at 50: War Is Hell(arious)
Five decades ago, “M*A*S*H” anticipated today’s TV dramedies, showing that a great comedy could be more than just funny.
TV’s Prequel-Mania
This fall, if you feel like you’ve seen that new series somewhere before, you’re probably right.
‘The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power’ Is Shiny but Not Yet Precious
Amazon’s pricey, gorgeous fantasy spectacle delivers what fans expect, but it could thrive by giving them what they don’t.
Why ‘Better Call Saul’ Was More Than ‘Breaking Bad 2’
A potent finale showed why “Better Call Saul” was more than “Breaking Bad 2.”
‘Reservation Dogs’ Season 2: Running Toward Home
The second season of this Native coming-of-age comedy deepens its emotion and builds on its sense of place.
The Jan. 6 Hearings Did a Great Service, by Making Great TV
Investigating a threat to democracy was always going to be important. But this time, it also managed to be buzzworthy.
The Jan. 6 Hearing Put a True-Crime Drama on Prime-Time TV
The first night of the Jan. 6 hearings was serious public service, but it told an engrossing story with the tools of a limited series...
Why ‘The Wire’ Still Stands Alone After 20 Years
After 20 years, the classic drama is much praised and rarely imitated. For a series based on the idea that institutions don’t change, that’s fitting.
‘Pistol’ and ‘Angelyne’ Revisit Rock ’n’ Roll Swindles
“Pistol,” about the Sex Pistols, and “Angelyne,” about a sex icon, find the reality in pop-culture fakery.
The Kids in the Hall Have Gotten Old. Their Comedy Hasn’t.
A new documentary explains the undersung Canadian troupe’s brilliance, and a new season of its sketch show confirms it.
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