Reviews
Primetimer's reviewers weigh in on what you should (and shouldn't) be watching
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POSTED March 29, 2023
A Sad Survivor Episode Introduces the Threat of a Bro Alliance
Injuries, fake idols, and male bonding dominate a possibly pivotal episode.
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POSTED March 29, 2023
Prime Video’s The Power Is Five Excellent Shows in One
In this sci-fi epic based on Naomi Alderman’s novel, teenage girls topple the world order.
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POSTED March 24, 2023
Kiefer Sutherland Oozes Charisma in Flirty New Thriller Rabbit Hole
The Paramount+ series is formulaic entertainment executed with panache.
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POSTED March 23, 2023
Hong Chau Keeps Netflix’s The Night Agent From Sliding Into Mediocrity
The supporting actors give Netflix’s political thriller just enough juice to stand out.
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POSTED March 22, 2023
Are We Underestimating Survivor 44's Carolyn?
A surprise player swap throws the tribes into chaos, but chaos is where Carolyn lives.
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POSTED March 22, 2023
Succession Isn't Wasting a Moment of Its Final Season
The series finale is in sight, but there's no time to tread water as the Roy siblings take another run at Logan.
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POSTED March 21, 2023
Up Here Floats By on Mae Whitman and Carlos Valdes' Musical Charms
Hulu's new rom-com from Robert Lopez and Kristen Anderson-Lopez wonders if we can ever know the people we're in love with.
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POSTED March 21, 2023
FX’s Sinister Great Expectations Adaptation Makes Charles Dickens Feel New Again
Steven Knight’s dark and haunting approach serves the oft-interpreted story well.
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POSTED March 17, 2023
Lucky Hank Flounders Early On, But Don't Count Bob Odenkirk Out Just Yet
The actor's Better Call Saul follow-up struggles to establish a clear identity in early episodes.
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POSTED March 16, 2023
Climate Change Drama Extrapolations Is Never as Gripping as Its Subject
Meryl Streep and Edward Norton lead an A-list cast through this bleak look at our future.
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POSTED March 16, 2023
Shadow and Bone's Romances Are More Thrilling Than the Nonstop Plot in Season 2
Netflix’s adaptation is missing the emotional power of Leigh Bardugo's book series.
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POSTED March 15, 2023
Survivor 44: It's Time to Talk About Fake Immunity Idols
The show is encouraging more and more fake idols, but where does that road lead?
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POSTED March 15, 2023
Netflix’s Pornhub Doc Is as Much About Capitalism as It Is About Sex
Money Shot takes a hard look at adult entertainment.
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POSTED March 14, 2023
Ted Lasso's Relentless Optimism Becomes a Black Hole in Season 3
Kindness trumps all, even character development, in Ted Lasso's potentially-final season.
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POSTED March 13, 2023
Gotham Knights Can't Measure Up to the Heyday of the Arrowverse
Batman's teenage son and his ragtag band of antiheroes are fun, but are orphans in the current superhero landscape.