Stephen Colbert’s Night Vision
If anyone can put the edge back in late night, it’s him
James Poniewozik
What I Learned Watching 16 Years of Television for TIME
After a decade and a half, this is my series finale. Here’s a look back at a period that changed TV ...
Why the Sesame Street Deal Hurts Parents More Than Kids
For kids, it just means more Big Bird. For parents, it means a preview of inequalities to come.
Review: Housing Drama Show Me a Hero Hits Us Where We Live
David Simon's miniseries makes an absorbing, and surprisingly hopeful, drama out of urban policy.
True Detective, Louie, and the Limits of TV Auteurism
One of TV best shows, and one of its biggest messes, show that sometimes an artist needs a team--or ...
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Jon Stewart Bids Farewell to The Daily Show
A phalanx of stars made the veteran host's final run especially poignant
Jon Stewart’s Term as Voice of Reason Comes to an End
The <em>Daily Show</em> host says goodbye after 16 years on the air
What I'll Miss Most About Jon Stewart on The Daily Show
After 16 years, Jon Stewart’s term as voice of reason comes to an end
Halt and Catch Fire Became the Next Mad Men When It Stopped Trying to Be
AMC's computer-business drama just finished one of the year's best TV seasons. It deserves another o...
First Day of Camp Seems Like Old Times
They keep getting older, but their characters are slightly younger--and just as weirdly funny.
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Caitlyn Jenner and Jazz Jennings Reveal Remarkable Women Living Amid the Mundane
Reviewing two new TV shows that deal with transgender issues
I Am Cait Shows What It's Like to Come Out With the Kardashians
The documentary series showing Jenner's transition proves to be more sensitive than its Kardashian c...
Review: Sharknado 3, Bigger, Hungrier and More Commercial
This franchise can still be gross, surprising fun. But first, you have to swim past all the product ...
Like It or Not, Donald Trump Is News
Saying that his campaign isn't a legitimate political story may feel good, but it denies reality.
Let's Take a 'Glass Half-Full' Approach to This Year's Emmy Nominations
There's always plenty to fume about in the Emmy nominations. This year, I'm meditating on what they ...
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