With ‘Westworld’ canceled, ‘Peripheral’ smoothly slides in
First episode impressions (TV review): Scott B. Smith returns to prominence with “The Peripheral,” the latest visionary sci-fi show to hit streaming.
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With ‘Westworld’ canceled, ‘Peripheral’ smoothly slides in
‘Damien’ (2016) gives ‘Omen’ lad more adult struggles
Six weeks of ‘The Omen’: This nice-looking, inconsistently written series gives Damien more robust internal strife against his dark destiny.
Flanagan goes YA for ‘Midnight Club,’ but never fear – it’s still good
TV review: The switch to young-adult source material doesn’t mean Mike Flanagan’s high bar has been lowered. This is another artistic mix of heart and horror.
‘Alaska Daily’ puts spotlight on modern investigative reporting
First episode impressions (TV review): “Spotlight” was a thank-you letter to probing journalism; now “Alaska Daily” shows why it’s still important.
‘Quantum Leap’ finds its way home, with mixed results
First episode impressions (TV review): The resurrection of the beloved sci-fi series is loaded with potential, but so far it’s missing the magic.
Griffith earns Silver medal for ‘Cobra Kai’ Season 5
TV review: Thomas Ian Griffith gives an outstanding villainous turn as Season 5 focuses on the adults, then re-centers on the kids for an epic final battle.
‘Devil in Ohio’: Horror miniseries as comfort food
TV review: Adapting her own book, Daria Polatin delivers a safe and tame devil-worshiper saga. But it’s boosted by the excellent Madeleine Arthur.
Fall TV preview 2022: Release dates, plus 7 shows in the spotlight
Fall TV preview: Superheroes are on the wane, mysteries hold steady, and networks hang around. But streamers dominate as RFMC previews the season.
‘Better Call Saul’s’ ending is more gray than great
TV review: The sixth and final season is frontloaded with thrilling episodes, but it ends in anticlimactic fashion.
‘Camp Cretaceous’ Season 5 is Spielbergian, Crichtonian, great
TV review: The “Jurassic World” cartoon nicely wraps its exploration of makeshift family and animal rights … with a dino battle royale.