Up Next Archives

Up Next is an ongoing series of TV reviews that explores brand new shows that are about to drop on streaming or begin runs on television. If you’re looking for the next great show that everyone will soon be talking about, this is a good place to start.

‘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.’

AI Crime-Fighting Series ‘Class of ’09’ Could Use a More Human Touch

By Valerie Ettenhofer

The new FBI sci-fi series Class of ‘09 fails to make a strong impression, despite boasting some signature FX (on Hulu) aesthetics.

‘Bupkis’ is A Creative, Sweet, And Brutally Honest Dark Comedy

By Valerie Ettenhofer

Pete Davidson stars as Pete Davidson in the latest Peacock series, a portrait of playful self-destruction.

Intense Dark Comedy ‘Beef’ Is The Boldest Show Netflix Has Made In Years

By Valerie Ettenhofer

The new Netflix series Beef stars Ali Wong and Steven Yeun as two strangers entangled in a feud, but it taps an intense vein of American anger that goes far beyond a road rage incident.

AMC’s ‘Lucky Hank’ Casts Bob Odenkirk in An Entertaining New Role

By Valerie Ettenhofer

Bob Odenkirk is an AMC leading man once again with Lucky Hank, which is shaping up to be an enjoyable campus-set comedy with a bittersweet undercurrent.

After Years of Anticipation, ‘The Wheel of Time’ Falls Flat

By Valerie Ettenhofer

FSR chief television critic Valerie Ettenhofer says it’s hard to engage with Amazon’s new high fantasy series thanks to its middling CGI and overstuffed mythology.