Feb 21, 20188 minWhy We Watch GarbageWhen the labyrinthine plots or all-too-real dystopias have got you down, you need somewhere to turn. That's where garbage TV comes in.
Dec 30, 20175 minIn Praise of Season OnesExposition doesn't have to be a burden. In fact, more often than not, it's the best part.
Sep 28, 201718 minToo Far Gone: The Gritty Crime Drama StoryBigger isn't always better, and more bleakness doesn't always translate to more realness. I guess gritty crime dramas didn't get the memo...
Aug 23, 201715 minThe Ambiguities of Vigilante JusticeVigilante "heroes" have taken over the streets—and our screens. Here, I give many a second thought to their outside-the-law tactics.
Jul 31, 20176 minWhy you don't want your favorite show to go on foreverWant unlimited seasons of your favorite TV series? You shouldn't. Here's why five-season maximums should be the rule, not the exception.