Valerie Ettenhofer

Valerie Ettenhofer is a Los Angeles-based freelance writer, TV-lover, and mac and cheese enthusiast. As a Senior Contributor at Film School Rejects, she covers television through regular reviews and her recurring column, Episodes. She is also a voting member of the Critics Choice Association's television and documentary branches. Twitter: @aandeandval (She/her)
What We Do In The Shadows Season 5 Review

‘What We Do In The Shadows’ Season 5 Loses The Plot But It Still Makes Us Laugh

By Valerie Ettenhofer 

Five seasons in, the FX vampire comedy isn’t the sharpest it’s ever been, but it’s still worth a watch thanks to its always-stellar cast.

The Afterparty Season 2 Review

You Should Definitely RSVP To ‘The Afterparty’ Season 2

By Valerie Ettenhofer 

Apple TV’s genre-hopping mystery comedy returns for a star-studded, streamlined second season that’s better than the first.

Full Circle Max

Steven Soderbergh’s Crime Thriller ‘Full Circle’ is a Star-Studded Misfire

By Valerie Ettenhofer 

A compelling and unusual kidnapping plot is hampered by messy writing in the latest Max miniseries.

The Witcher Season 3 Review

‘The Witcher’ Has A Good Thing Going In Season 3

By Valerie Ettenhofer 

Season 3 of Netflix’s The Witcher features more beasts, more political scheming, and a surprisingly enjoyable bit of found family bonding.

The Bear Part 2 Fx

‘The Bear’ Tries A New Recipe That Hits The Spot

By Valerie Ettenhofer 

FX and Hulu’s The Bear returns with a new season that’s full of wisdom, beauty, and, yes, all the stress you’d expect from a chaotic restaurant makeover.

Star Trek Strange New Worlds Season 2

The Final Frontier Has Rarely Been As Fun As In ‘Star Trek: Strange New Worlds’

By Valerie Ettenhofer 

The second season of the best Star Trek show on Paramount+ features some very high highs and a delightful performance from Spock actor Ethan Peck.

The Crowded Room Apple Series

Despite A Great Cast, ‘The Crowded Room’ Isn’t Worth The Visit

By Valerie Ettenhofer 

Apple TV’s muddled new drama benefits from an A-List cast, but it’s not enough to make it worth a watch.

Platronic Review Apple Tv

‘Platonic’ is An Uproarious Comedy That Quietly Subverts Our Every Expectation

By Valerie Ettenhofer 

Seth Rogen and Rose Byrne star in the uproarious new Apple TV+ series, which comes from the director of ‘Neighbors’ and the co-creator of ‘Friends From College.’

Happy Valley Season 3 Review

‘Happy Valley’ Bows Out With A Dramatic Showdown Nearly A Decade In The Making

By Valerie Ettenhofer 

Sarah Lancashire and James Norton are as great as ever in the uneven but engrossing final season of the UK crime favorite.