Big Little Lies

The Women Who Shaped Television in the 2010s

By  Emily Kubincanek 

This decade we’ve seen the consequences of what critics referred to as Peak TV, but we’ve also seen how women went from being strong supporting characters to the stars of acclaimed shows. 

How ‘Big Little Lies’ Moved Beyond Its Source Material

By  Valerie Ettenhofer 

One big lie threatens the Monterey Five in the HBO series’ second season.

In HBO’s ‘Big Little Lies,’ Trauma is the Tie that Binds

By  Julia Teti 

With Season two well underway, the Monterey Five and audiences continue grappling with weighted emotions and experiences.

The Most Anticipated Shows of 2019

By  Liz Baessler 

Dragons, Gods, Detectives, and More.

Jean-Marc Vallée’s Next HBO Series Won’t Be So Dark

By  Sheryl Oh 

The ‘Sharp Objects’ director is giving harrowing subjects a rest for the inspirational ‘Gorilla and the Bird.’

The 17 Most Addictive TV Mysteries

By  Valerie Ettenhofer 

These whodunits are perfectly bingeable.

The Biased Editing of ‘Big Little Lies’

By  Sophia Stewart 

Watch a video essay about how brilliant editing can transform our viewing experience.

‘Big Little Lies’ Adds Meryl Streep, Ensuring More Awards in Its Future

By  Anna Swanson 

Any doubts about the need for a second season have been totally dispelled.

The 17 Best TV Scenes of 2017

By  Valerie Ettenhofer 

From early episodes to series finales, these were the best scenes on TV this year.