Television

Why Did It Take Roger Ailes So Long to Fall?

The real surprise may be that some accusers were willing to step forward despite the likely consequences.

• Michelle Cottle
• July 25, 2016

Absolutely Fabulous and the Curse of the Endless Party

Over its two-decade history, the British comedy has made an absurd comic spectacle out of the inevitability of women aging.

• Sophie Gilbert
• July 23, 2016

Jon Stewart's Well-Timed Comeback

Taking over Stephen Colbert’s Late Show to blast Fox News, the former ‘Daily Show’ host was unapologetically partisan while also seeking to build bridges.

• Spencer Kornhaber
• July 22, 2016

Bojack Horseman Is TV's Smartest, Darkest Sitcom

Netflix’s animated Hollywood satire is back for a third remarkable season.

• David Sims
• July 21, 2016

Michelle Obama's Glorious, Savvy 'Carpool Karaoke' Clip

In a week full of political propaganda, here's messaging done delightfully.

• Spencer Kornhaber
• July 21, 2016

What I Learned From Re-Watching My-So Called Life as an Adult

The ABC teen drama that gave rise to “Generation Catalano” holds up. Really, really well!

• Megan Garber
• July 20, 2016

How the CIA Hoodwinked Hollywood

Since its inception, the agency has wooed filmmakers, producers, and actors in order to present a rosy portrait of its operations to the American public.

• Nicholas Schou
• July 14, 2016

Will Revolution Ever Arrive on Game of Thrones?

The show’s treatment of the realm’s commoners is either a blind spot—or a long con.

• Spencer Kornhaber
• June 30, 2016

Game of Thrones: The Head That Wears the Crown

Three Atlantic staffers discuss “The Winds of Winter,” the tenth and final episode of the sixth season.

• Spencer Kornhaber, David Sims, and Lenika Cruz
• June 27, 2016

The Urgency of LGBT History After Orlando

Logo’s Trailblazer Honors was suffused with the feeling of vulnerability and anger of many queer people in recent days.

• Spencer Kornhaber
• June 26, 2016

O.J. Simpson and the Counter-Revolution of 1968

Thoughts on the first episode of ESPN’s five-part documentary

• Ta-Nehisi Coates
• June 25, 2016

Any Given Wednesday Is Sports TV Without All the Hot Air

Bill Simmons kept things surprisingly cool in the first episode of his new HBO talk show.

• David Sims
• June 23, 2016

Serena Is a Compelling Portrait of Greatness

A new Epix documentary captures the public face and the private reality of being one of the best athletes of all time.

• Sophie Gilbert
• June 22, 2016

Orange Is the New Black: ‘Toast Can’t Never Be Bread’

Reviewing the 13th episode of the fourth season

• Spencer Kornhaber
• June 21, 2016

Orange Is the New Black: ‘The Animals’

Reviewing the 12th episode of the fourth season

• Sophie Gilbert
• June 21, 2016

Orange Is the New Black: ‘People Persons’

Reviewing the 11th episode of the fourth season

• Spencer Kornhaber
• June 21, 2016

Orange Is the New Black: ‘Bunny, Skull, Bunny, Skull’

Reviewing the 10th episode of the fourth season

• Sophie Gilbert
• June 20, 2016

Justice for Sansa Stark

The death that offers both justice and catharsis has been, for one character in particular, an elusive thing. But Game of Thrones found a way to achieve both.

• Megan Garber
• June 20, 2016

Orange Is the New Black: ‘Turn Table Turn’

Reviewing the ninth episode of the fourth season

• Spencer Kornhaber
• June 20, 2016

Game of Thrones: To the Reckless Go the Spoils

Three Atlantic staffers discuss “Battle of the Bastards,” the ninth episode of the sixth season.

• Spencer Kornhaber, Lenika Cruz, and Christopher Orr
• June 20, 2016