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'The Bachelor' Finale Will Air As The Franchise Faces A Racial Reckoning
Sunday, March 14, 2021
The season finale of The Bachelor is on Monday night, and it comes as the franchise faces a number of controversies over how it handles race and concludes the first season with a Black man as star.
'WandaVision' Proves Great Superhero Stories Are Just Great Stories, Period.
Friday, March 05, 2021
The Disney+ series WandaVision aired its season finale this week; critic Eric Deggans calls it a comic nerd's dream that's also accessible to audiences who may not know all the Marvel comics lore.
'Coming 2 America' Goes Heavy On Nostalgia
Friday, March 05, 2021
The Eddie Murphy/Arsenio Hall comedy sequel Coming 2 America is now available to stream on Amazon Prime.
TV Series Review: 'Soul Of A Nation'
Saturday, February 27, 2021
On Tuesday, ABC is launching a six-part series, Soul of a Nation. It's the first time a major broadcast network is dedicating a primetime news magazine to Black life.
In 'Superman & Lois,' The Man Of Steel Faces His Biggest Challenge Yet: Fatherhood
Tuesday, February 23, 2021
A new TV series brings Superman (and Lois) back to the small screen — with a twist. This time, they're small-town parents trying to raise teenagers and deal with ordinary (and not-so-ordinary) life.
'Allen V. Farrow' Digs Deep Into A Tale Of Celebrity, Power And Silence
Sunday, February 21, 2021
For the new HBO documentary Allen v. Farrow, filmmakers spent three years examining records and interviewing people close to Mia Farrow and Woody Allen to investigate allegations of molestation.
Flat Matt, Falling Lemons And Digital Dolly: The 2021 Super Bowl Ads
Monday, February 08, 2021
Super Bowl LV was Sunday, and as always, a lot of viewers tuned in for the over-the-top ads. Bud Light and Robinhood were standouts, but Dolly Parton fell flat with a rework of her hit "9 to 5."
CBS Shows Strain To Reinvent Crime-Drama Formula
Sunday, February 07, 2021
A new CBS drama based on the classic series, The Equalizer, along with a Silence of the Lambs spinoff, Clarice, show a network trying to update its formula for modern audiences.
Lack Of Diversity Mars Golden Globe TV Nominations
Wednesday, February 03, 2021
Critics agree that Michaela Coel's I May Destroy You is a masterpiece — but it was one of many TV shows with creators and actors of color that were left out of this year's Golden Globe nominations.
TV Movie Review: Lifetime's Salt-N-Pepa Biopic
Saturday, January 23, 2021
The new movie, Salt-N-Pepa, is about one of the first and most successful all-female rap groups. The film was executive produced by Queen Latifah and directed by Mario Van Peebles.
NPR Critic Reviews TV Coverage Of Inauguration Day
Wednesday, January 20, 2021
Inauguration of President Biden and Vice President Harris was a major TV moment, featuring stars, such as Lady Gaga and Jennifer Lopez. NPR reviews the television coverage of Inauguration Day events.
Marvel Studio's 'WandaVision,' Reimagines Classic Sitcoms
Monday, January 18, 2021
The first new Marvel show has premiered on Disney+. WandaVision traps popular superheroes Wanda and The Vision in a sitcom fantasy.
TV Review: 'Batwoman' Returns For Season 2
Sunday, January 17, 2021
The second season of the CW series Batwoman premieres Sunday night. It stars Javicia Leslie, the first Black woman to play the character. She replaces Ruby Rose, who quit the series after one season.
Netflix's 'Bridgerton' Is 1st Project From Shonda Rhimes' Production Company
Monday, January 11, 2021
Netflix says Bridgerton is one of its most successful series launched in the company's history — but why has this story of 19th century love and marriage captured so many hearts?
New Series 'Coyote' Explores Crisis At America's Border With Mexico
Friday, January 08, 2021
Michael Chiklis plays a Border Patrol agent forced to work for a drug cartel in the CBS All Access series Coyote. But some question whether a series on border issues should focus on a white officer.
A Look At How Different U.S. Media Outlets Covered The Pro-Trump Riot On Capitol Hill
Thursday, January 07, 2021
For those watching the insurrection at the U.S. Capitol on TV, the news might have looked very different, depending on which cable network one tuned into. NPR looks at how the media covered the event.
Why Did It Take 25 Seasons For There To Be A Black 'Bachelor'?
Tuesday, January 05, 2021
The new season of the hit TV show The Bachelor premiered Monday night. It's the first time in the history of the series that has featured a Black bachelor as the central character.
4 Ways 2020 Changed Media: The Consumer Has Never Had More Power
Wednesday, December 30, 2020
All the biggest media companies are chasing viewer tastes more intensely than ever, focusing on their streaming platforms as consumers create an increasingly personalized, fractured media diet.
'Soul' Surprises With Its Messages About Finding Purpose
Sunday, December 27, 2020
Pixar's new film stars Jamie Foxx as a jazz musician whose soul gets separated from his body. The animated feature explores themes of music and transformation.
Shonda Rhimes Debuts A Romantic Drama, Set In 19th Century England, On Netflix
Wednesday, December 23, 2020
Grey's Anatomy and Scandal creator Shonda Rhimes will debut her first series for Netflix on Christmas Day. Bridgerton features storytelling techniques that have become hallmarks of Rhimes' style.