Eric Deggans

Tv and Media Critic for the Saint Petersburg Times

Eric Deggans appears in the following:

TV Review: 'P-Valley'

Monday, July 20, 2020

P-Valley is a new drama on Starz about Black strippers working a club in the Mississippi Delta. It's one of the year's most provocative dramas.

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2 New Shows, 'David Makes Man' And 'Twenties,' Are Now Available For Streaming

Thursday, July 16, 2020

David Makes Man, a series about a Black teenager dealing with his friend's death, debuted on HBO Max. Showtime has released Twenties, a show about a young Black woman learning to navigate life.

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NBCUniversal Debuts 'Peacock' Streaming Service

Wednesday, July 15, 2020

The last announced major streaming service debuts widely. It's NBCUniversal's Peacock. Here's what it offers and how it stacks up against everything else out there.

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'Do Right By Us': Black 'Survivor' Alums Say The Reality Was Harmful Stereotypes

Wednesday, July 01, 2020

Alums of the unscripted CBS hit say the show routinely stereotypes Black contestants. They state its production is hampered by systemic racism that makes it tougher for Black participants to succeed.

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Jenny Slate And Kristen Bell Will Stop Playing Biracial Cartoon Characters

Thursday, June 25, 2020

The white actors will no longer play characters on Big Mouth and Central Park. Instead, they ask that Black voice actors be cast. Nick Kroll, co-creator of Big Mouth, apologized and agrees.

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HBO Releases A 'Perry Mason' Makeover

Monday, June 22, 2020

HBO has released a 1930s-era noir mystery series starring Matthew Rhys. The new series has reimagined 1950s courtroom drama, Perry Mason.

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If You're Grieving Right Now, Here Are 5 Shows That Get It

Wednesday, June 17, 2020

It may sound odd to highlight fictional stories about grief at a time when so much of the real thing is around. But experts say there is catharsis in watching someone struggle with familiar feelings.

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Entertainment Companies Express Solidarity With Black Lives Matter

Friday, June 12, 2020

Big streaming services are highlighting TV shows and movies about black life and dropping movies like Gone With The Wind in support of Black Lives Matter.

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Dismantling 'The Bachelor's' Racist And Sexist Elements Has Only Just Begun

Friday, June 12, 2020

ABC may believe it has faced down some criticism by naming its first black man, Matt James, to star in The Bachelor. The biggest question hanging over this moment is simple: Why did it take so long?

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'Cops' Show Canceled Amid Worldwide Protests Against Police Violence

Wednesday, June 10, 2020

Cops, the popular TV show that was about to enter its 33rd season, has been canceled by the Paramount Network. It has been criticized for years for glorifying police and unfairly portraying suspects.

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Is It A Crime In Britain To Cheat On A Game Show? New AMC's Miniseries Has An Answer

Monday, June 01, 2020

Stephen Frears is directing a three-part miniseries based on the true story of Charles and Diana Ingram — a British couple accused of attempting a heist on the show Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?

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Elmo Debuts With His New Talk Show

Friday, May 29, 2020

The Not Too Late Show with Elmo has premiered on HBO Max Wednesday, becoming the very first late-night style talk show hosted by a 3 1/2-year-old monster.

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Newly Launched HBO Max Gives Access To All Seasons Of 'Friends'

Wednesday, May 27, 2020

The newest major streaming service HBO Max has launched on Wednesday. It is facing a crowded field, but it has Friends, Sesame Street and HBO.

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Movie Review: 'On The Record' With Russell Simmons' Accusers

Sunday, May 24, 2020

A new documentary looks at allegations that the hip-hop mogul sexually assaulted several women, and places his case against the larger question of how black women are treated by the #MeToo movement.

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Janelle Monae Gets Series Lead Debut In Season 2 Of Amazon Prime's 'Homecoming'

Friday, May 22, 2020

Janelle Monae has her first TV series lead role in Season 2 of Amazon Prime's psychological thriller Homecoming as a vet who wakes up in a rowboat with no memory of who or where she is.

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Review: TV Series 'Snowpiercer'

Sunday, May 17, 2020

Snowpiercer is a new series on TNT based on Oscar-winning director Bong Joon-ho's film by the same name.

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'Becoming' Offers A Revealing But Selective View Of Michelle Obama

Wednesday, May 06, 2020

Former first lady Michelle Obama speaks candidly in this compelling Netflix documentary based on her memoir. But it's produced by the Obamas' Higher Ground Productions and at times feels like an ad.

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CBS' Legal Drama 'All Rise' Tackles Coronavirus As A Story Line

Monday, May 04, 2020

First hour-long network drama filmed virtually since TV production shut-down airs Monday.

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When A Beloved Life Ends, Virtual Hugs Can't Replace Human Touch

Sunday, May 03, 2020

How many more might recover, if they had a loved one by their side while fighting for life? An only son aches for the healing power of human touch in his mother's last days, and at her funeral.

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Review: 'Hollywood' Is Ryan Murphy's Miniseries For Netflix

Friday, May 01, 2020

Some wide-eyed, not-so-innocents try to make it in 1940's Hollywood. The Netflix miniseries Hollywood is the latest project from superstar producer Ryan Murphy, who's know for Nip/Tuck and Glee.

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