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Netflix's new season of 'The Crown' debuts at a controversial moment
Tuesday, November 08, 2022
Season 5 of the Netflix drama begins streaming Wednesday, and offers sordid details from the life of a younger Prince Charles — just as the real-life Charles has begun his reign as king.
What do users want from their TV streaming? A new NPR/Ipsos poll has some answers
Friday, October 28, 2022
Consumers often make decisions about TV streaming platforms based on three factors.
Return of 'Inside Amy Schumer' is welcome, even when it's inconsistent
Thursday, October 20, 2022
Schumer is back — kind of.
'Saturday Night Live' returns and shows that a lot of rebuilding is underway
Sunday, October 02, 2022
Judging by the relentlessly average, borderline uninspired season opening episode, this 48th season of SNL is off to a bumpy start, writes our critic Eric Deggans.
Trevor Noah's 'Daily Show' departure hints at deeper problems in late night TV
Friday, September 30, 2022
Noah increasingly looked like a performer who was growing beyond the grind of a late-night Comedy Central show. If he doesn't find a new perch in the genre, the industry will be all the worse for it.
Can the hurricane TV reporters come inside now? Please?
Thursday, September 29, 2022
This is an old debate and one the TV news industry seems to have already decided — but until someone is seriously injured doing this kind of reporting, it will continue.
Review: Star Wars streaming series 'Andor'
Saturday, September 24, 2022
A review of the new Star Wars TV streaming series. It's called "Andor" and explores how the franchise's storied rebel alliance was formed.
'Sidney' is a look at an actor who pioneered a vision of racial equality in Hollywood
Friday, September 23, 2022
Executive produced by Oprah Winfrey, directed by Reginald Hudlin and supported by Poitier's surviving family, Apple TV+'s documentary Sidney details the life of actor-director-activist Sidney Poitier.
These are the new movies and TV shows we can't wait to watch this fall
Monday, September 19, 2022
Our critics' guide lets you search by genre and where to watch — whether on your couch or in the theater. Here's what NPR critics are looking forward to after a busy blockbuster summer.
Why Black characters in 'Rings of Power' and 'Little Mermaid' make fantasy better
Sunday, September 18, 2022
Producers of fantasy shows should use diversity to deepen storylines.
Who is Emmy winner Quinta Brunson ... besides the woman who had to step over Kimmel?
Tuesday, September 13, 2022
Brunson had already made history when she was nominated for three Emmys for Abbott Elementary
The Emmys gave off a sense of déjà vu, but there were a few surprises
Tuesday, September 13, 2022
The big winners at last night's 74th Emmy Awards were: Apple TV+'s "Ted Lasso" and HBO's "Succession" and "The White Lotus."
Before watching the Emmy awards, consider which TV stars win the DEGGYS
Sunday, September 11, 2022
Eric Deggans gives out his annual awards — to who SHOULD win the Emmys, not necessarily to who WILL win.
Quinta Brunson is the first Black woman to get 3 Emmy comedy nominations in 1 year
Friday, September 09, 2022
Before creating ABC's Abbott Elementary, Quinta Brunson was a promising performer. Now she's made history as the first Black woman to be nominated three times in the Emmys comedy category.
Encore: A review of Hulu's new series, 'The Patient,' that stars Steve Carell
Wednesday, September 07, 2022
FX's new original series for Hulu, The Patient, features Steve Carell as Alan Strauss, a therapist kidnapped by a new patient who turns out to be a serial killer.
TV review: 'The Patient'
Saturday, September 03, 2022
FX's new original series for Hulu, The Patient, features Steve Carell as Alan Strauss, a therapist kidnapped by a new patient who turns out to be a serial killer.
Amazon's 'Lord of the Rings' prequel series spends a lot of time setting the scene
Thursday, September 01, 2022
Rings of Power, set thousands of years before the Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit movies, is Amazon's shot at a big, pop culture bending hit, with a budget estimated at least $100 million a season.
'The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power' is a big budget journey back to Middle Earth
Sunday, August 28, 2022
A new series takes viewers back to Middle-earth. "The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power" premieres September 2.
Michael K. Williams' memoir 'Scenes From My Life' shows how he turned trauma into art
Tuesday, August 23, 2022
The beloved actor made his mark playing tough characters; but he wanted young Black men to know it was okay to be vulnerable.
What's making us happy: A guide to your weekend listening and viewing
Friday, August 19, 2022
Each week, the guests and hosts on NPR's Pop Culture Happy Hour share what's bringing them joy. This week: Chaka Khan, P-Valley, and more.