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Mike Flanagan’s ‘Midnight Mass’ is Dense and Dazzling

By  Valerie Ettenhofer 

In Netflix’s island-set limited series, exhausting religious elements are countered by great performances and inspired horror.

‘Nine Perfect Strangers’ is an Actor Showcase First and a Mystery Second

By  Valerie Ettenhofer 

Nicole Kidman, Melissa McCarthy, Regina Hall, and Michael Shannon are just the tip of the ensemble cast iceberg in this limited series set at a mysterious wellness center.

‘What We Do in the Shadows’ Spin-Off ‘Wellington Paranormal’ is Finally Here, and It’s Dryly Hilarious

By  Valerie Ettenhofer 

The monster-chasing mockumentary series has already aired three seasons in New Zealand, and is finally crossing the pond with episodes airing on The CW and HBO Max.

‘Kevin Can F*** Himself’ Shatters The Sitcom Screen And Then Some

By  Valerie Ettenhofer 

Schitt’s Creek’s Annie Murphy headlines this new series, which is an audacious hate letter to the sitcom American dream.

Stephen King Adaptation ‘Lisey’s Story’ Should Have Stayed on the Shelf

By  Valerie Ettenhofer 

The star-studded Apple TV+ adaptation of one of King’s own favorite works is overwrought, muddled, and silly.

Justin Theroux Can’t Outrun Capitalism in Moralizing Adventure Series ‘The Mosquito Coast’

By  Valerie Ettenhofer 

The bold new Apple TV+ adaptation of Paul Theroux’s book is heavy on action and family drama.

‘Shadow and Bone’ Should Be the Next Big Netflix Hit

By  Valerie Ettenhofer 

The adaptation of Leigh Bardugo’s much-loved Grishaverse franchise has all the makings of a great fantasy epic.

‘The Nevers’ is the Worst of Joss Whedon

By  Valerie Ettenhofer 

This overcrowded, faux-empowering HBO sci-fi series is a wholly original disappointment.

‘Chad’ is an Unpleasant Trip Back to High School

By  Valerie Ettenhofer 

With creator Nasim Pedrad playing the high school lead, the new comedy series is sure to call to mind ‘Pen15’, but it lacks the depth needed for a good coming-of-age story.