Orrin Konheim

My parents said I watched too much TV as a kid and that it wasn't good for the brain. I eventually learned that TV is great for the brain when you watch it with a critical eye.

Night Court: Flawed as Great TV, Effective as Comfort Food

A review of the NBC Remake of Night Court as TV can't ignore flaws in the show's dialogue. However, it's a different story when considering the show as comfort food.

Mar 28, 11:00 am

Posted in: Night Court

Is Ryan the Real Protagonist of The Office?

The Office became the defining workplace sitcom of its time through strong character archetypes. Jim was the hero and surrogate. But what if it was meant to be Ryan?

Mar 4, 2:00 pm

Posted in: The Office

SNL's Greatest Mistakes and Best Decisions in the Cecily Strong Era

In this article, we dissect the greatest mistakes and the best decisions Lorne Michaels made during the Cecily Strong era of Saturday Night Live.

Feb 4, 10:00 am

Posted in: NBC

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Cosima Cabrera Talks Vice and Sophistication in Mosquito Coast Role

Cosima Cabrera Has a Recurring Guest Role in Mosqutio Coast's Second Season and Dishes on Her Preparation for the Role and Life Behind the Scenes.

Dec 27, 4:00 pm

Posted in: The Mosquito Coast

Why Ghosts Deserves to be Network TV's Number One Comedy

The CBS sitcom Ghosts combines sharpness, heart, and great character dynamics and deserves the viewership it's getting in its second season.

Dec 1, 4:00 pm

Posted in: Ghosts

Transplant Review: Lack of Meaty Medical Plots Undercut Human Drama.

Transplant Season 1 Episode 4 relies more on relationships and sentiment in place of gripping medical stories which bodes poorly for the show.

Sep 22, 11:00 pm

Posted in: Transplant

Transplant Review: Tell Me Who You Are

Read our review of Transplant Season 1 Episode 2 to find out what happens as Hamed arrives at the hospital on his first day at the hospital.

Sep 8, 11:00 pm

Posted in: Transplant

Transplant Series Premiere Review: Medicine and Immigration Mix for Unique Show

Transplant Season 1 Episode 1 is an emotional wallop with a premise that has potential to transcend the standard medical procedural. Can it keep up momentum?

Sep 2, 3:57 am

Posted in: Transplant

Palm Springs Might Have the Makings of a Future Classic

Hulu's time-bending comedy Palm Springs will be compared with similar films, but with its high concept and cathartic executions, this is a film that can stand on its own.

Jul 28, 2:00 pm

Posted in: Andy Samberg

Ramy Season 2 Boasts a Uniquely Introspective Character Despite Bungled Finale

Ramy Yousef's semi-autobiographical sitcom delves into a man seeking self-improvement, and Ramy Season 2 continues that progression despite a bungled finale.

Jul 21, 2:00 pm

Posted in: Ramy

Space Force, The Good Place, and the Art of Making the Political Apolitical

Shows like Space Force and The Good Place seek to add to the conversation but it benefits them to do so from a distance. What are their tricks?

Jul 18, 3:00 pm

Posted in: The Good Place

What if Parks and Recreation Had Stayed Closer to its Original Tone?

Parks and Recreation is iconic for its feel-good vibes, but what if the characters remained rough around the edges like the show's underdeveloped first season?

Jul 10, 1:00 pm

Posted in: Parks & Rec

Do the Recent Blackface and Voiceover Controversies Mean We Should Restrict Art?

Controversies over characters wearing blackface in the past and white voice over artists should voice people of color are at danger of overshadowing larger issues.

Jul 2, 11:00 am

Posted in: Editorials

Archer Season 6 Episode 9 Review: Pocket Listing

Archer Season 6 Episode 9 is a rare example on TV of a romantic moment done right and offers extra special doses of Cheryl going crazy.

Mar 6, 12:00 am

Posted in: Archer

Fresh Off the Boat Review: Showdown at the Golden Saddle

Fresh off the Boat Season 1 Episode 7 gives us a twist on how the Cattleman Ranch really got started. It turns out Louis has a bit of Jessica in him after all.

Mar 3, 11:22 pm

Posted in: Fresh Off the Boat

Archer Season 6 Episode 8 Review: The Kanes

Considering Lana's stalled development so far, Archer Season 6 Episode 8 was an unexpectedly thrilling ride with good Archer-Lana moments. Read our review.

Feb 26, 10:55 pm

Posted in: Archer

Archer Q&A: Aisha Tyler on Lana's Parents, Workaholic Tendencies & More

Aisha Tyler dishes out details about Archer and more in a free-for-all conference call with reporters. Read on to hear her thoughts on Lana.

Feb 26, 7:00 am

Posted in: Interviews

Fresh Off the Boat Season 1 Episode 6 Review: Fajita Man

Fresh Off the Boat Season 1 Episode 6 is a show that keeps rolling along and building momentum towards great TV. Read on for our full review.

Feb 24, 8:56 pm

Posted in: Fresh Off the Boat

Archer Season 6 Episode 7 Review: Nellis

Archer Season 6 Episode 7 featured the gang going full X-Files on us with aliens, Area 51 and everyone naked for some reason. Read on for more.

Feb 19, 11:26 pm

Posted in: Archer

Fresh Off the Boat Season 1 Episode 5 Review: Persistent Romeo

Fresh off the Boat Season 1 Episode 5 is just plain good sitcom writing. It's clearly a product of the 1990s... but nostalgia can be good.

Feb 17, 9:33 pm

Posted in: Fresh Off the Boat

Archer Season 6 Episode 6 Review: Sitting

Archer Season 6 Episode 6 boasts Kumail Nanjiani playing a gun-toting version of himself and the first good use of Baby AJ this season. Read our full review.

Feb 12, 11:15 pm

Posted in: Archer

Fresh Off the Boat Review: Block Parties and Success Perms

Fresh Off the Boat Season 1 Episode 3 and Season 1 Episode 4 shows the series is gelling on its comic tone. Great set pieces abound. Read on for our review.

Feb 11, 1:04 am

Posted in: Fresh Off the Boat

Archer Season 6 Episode 5 Review: Vision Quest

Archer Season 6 Epiode 5 is a bottle episode that doesn't go anywhere but is a tremendous amount of fun. A definite highlight.

Feb 5, 11:22 pm

Posted in: Archer

Fresh Off the Boat Series Premiere Review: All American Family

The Fresh Off the Boat series premiere is a meaningful stride towards TV diversity while being funny. Constance Wu is a breakout. Read our full review.

Feb 5, 12:12 am

Posted in: Fresh Off the Boat

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