Carly Lane

I'm still nursing the TV ["hangover"] version after watching The Vampire Lestat (complimentary, of course). The Vampire Lestat sits in a unique place within the overall series, both a sharp pivot from the straightforwardly formal interview that preceded it and a chaotically thrilling continuation of the existing story.

Star City's distinct visuals, sharp performances, and compelling narrative that pulls back the curtain on the mysteries surrounding the Soviet position in the space race all combine for a spin-off that doesn't necessarily need to match For All Mankind's longevity to be gripping in the moment.

Dutton Ranch may not have been the first Yellowstone spin-off to make it to air, but it's by far the best one yet.

It occasionally feels like there are too many side characters for the show to successfully juggle, especially when their subplots borrow time away from the most interesting parts of the narrative, but none of them ever overstay their welcome. What Man on Fire does ultimately succeed as a showcase for, amidst the narrative's twists and turns, is Abdul-Mateen II's undeniable magnetism as both a leading man and an action star.

Despite significant heavy lifting from Washington and Moss, especially, Imperfect Women struggles to sustain its own momentum every time the narrative jumps to a different point of view.

With only three episodes to refer to, it's tough to say whether Starz's epic fantasy romance series will stick the landing, but this final beginning is a strong example of what the show has always been good at — balancing sweeping romance and heartwarming family moments with shocking twists and emotional heartbreak.

There's no telling yet how Benedict and Sophie's romance will play out in the season's last four episodes, but Part 1 leaves things off on a tantalizing note that will likely leave viewers desperate for more.

There may have been a glimmer of promise in the premise when The Abandons was first announced, especially for a genre that has rarely been led onscreen by women, but the plodding end product that was cobbled together after Sutter's departure can't successfully be carried on Anderson and Headey's strengths alone.

Pluribus succeeds at being a show unlike any other you've watched before, one that's only improved by going in with very little advance knowledge. Alongside Gilligan, writers Gordon Smith, Alison Tatlock, Ariel Levine, Vera Blasi, Jenn Carroll, and Jonny Gomez have crafted something truly special here,.

He [Liam Hemsworth] manages to make Geralt his own over the course of the season's eight episodes. That said, Season 4 is further proof that The Witcher has increasingly become about more than just one character. Chalotra's Yennefer has more than earned a spot on the list of all-time fantasy heroines, and Allan has a commanding grasp on Ciri.