Fall TV preview 2021: Release dates, plus 10 shows in the spotlight
Fall TV preview: Networks and streamers are in a race to capture our attention. Lots of these shows will be discards, but the best ones should be good.
Television
‘Only Murders in the Building’ combines crime, cuteness
First episode impressions (TV review): For a dark comedy, this murder serial is warm-hearted. The subtle humor is a delight, and the mystery is compelling.
‘Slasher’ returns with gore-ific Season 4 premiere
First episode impressions (TV review): “Slasher” reaffirms its status as the goriest show on TV in a Season 4 that starts slow but is steadily building.
‘Clerks: The Animated Series’ (2000-01) goes full-on goofy
Kevin Smith Week (TV review): This loony ’toon isn’t a bridging story between “Clerks” and “Clerks II.” But it appeals to some of Smith’s fan base.
‘Roswell, New Mexico’ Season 3 shows wear and tear
First episode impressions (TV review): The series started with promise a couple years back. But it has never lived up to its potential, and “Hands” is a new low.
Winslet leads stellar cast in gripping ‘Mare of Easttown’
TV review: A loaded cast and an emphasis on characters makes this HBO miniseries stand out despite its standard murder-mystery trappings.
With 2 episodes left, 10 ‘Cruel Summer’ questions
TV commentary: Is it possible to believe both Jeanette and Kate? We examine this and other “Cruel Summer” questions as the first season nears its finale.
Creepy new dino highlights ‘Camp Cretaceous’ Season 3
TV review: The Scorpius rex steals the show, but “Jurassic World: Camp Cretaceous” Season 3 is a winner all around.
‘Cruel Summer’ is sudsy and satisfying
First episode impressions (TV review): Bert V. Royal has crafted an engrossing mix of questions, accusations and interpersonal drama.
Whedon dreams up Victorian superheroes in ‘The Nevers’
First episode impressions (TV review): This is HBO, so there’s more nudity and violence than we’re used to, but “The Nevers” is recognizably Whedonian.