Anthologies, ‘American Horror Story’, and the Disposability of Pulp Storytelling
This show embraced its reputation for the weird and the strange, but it's storytelling methods are among the messiest in television.
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“We’re in a Very Gray Area”: Looking Back on ‘House of Cards’, Chapter One
House of Cards might be gearing up for its third season, but the very first episode of the series is the most telling indication of how Netflix is helping television break new ground.
The Class Conciousness of Judge Judy
Judge Judy has been on the air for almost 20 years now, a legacy that continues to be built on the exploitation of others.
‘True Detective’ and the Death of Television Criticism
Something has gone wrong if critics consider True Detective the best that contemporary television has to offer.
Addressing America’s Brutal Past in ‘The Address’
The Address shows that there’s no point to public education if students don’t walk away with useful lessons for life.
Why ‘The Amazing Race’ Can’t Lose
With rare exception CBS's Amazing Race has had a lock on the annual Emmy, but its wins are more about formula than quality.