First Impressions: DMV (CBS)
CBS’s only new sitcom of the fall is a mildly intriguing workplace comedy, albeit with a rather inert pilot episode.
Category: TV Reviews
The Lowdown Season 1, Episode 1 Review – “Pilot”
The Lowdown kicks off its western crime drama with a terrific lead performance and an assured sense of self, making for one of 2025’s best pilot episodes.
TV Review: King of the Hill (Season 14)
There’s no such thing as a perfect revival in this cold Age of Reboots – but King of the Hill’s heartfelt return comes damn close.
Stranger Things Season 1, Episode 1 Review – “Chapter One: The Vanishing of Will Byers”
A boy disappears, and the story of Stranger Things begins with a solid pilot episode.
Ironheart Episodes 1-3 Review – “Take Me Home”/”Will the Real Natalie Please Stand Up?”/”We in Danger, Girl”
Ironheart’s debut struggles through three episodes of mushy storytelling, thin characters, and a distinct lack of identity.
Running Point Season 1, Episode 10 Review – “Game Seven”
Running Point’s freshman season concludes with one of the worst TV episodes of 2025.
Running Point Season 1, Episode 9 Review – “The Playoffs”
Running Point hits a new low with a disappointing penultimate episode.
Running Point Season 1, Episode 8 Review – “The Streak”
Running Point tries to marry its basketball and personal stories together, in a woefully undercooked half hour.
Running Point Season 1, Episode 7 Review – “A Special Place in Hell”
Running Point delivers another confused, cluttered, and underwhelmingly unfunny half hour with “A Special Place in Hell”.
First Impressions: Stick (Apple TV+)
Apple TV+’s golf dramedy is perfectly watchable, but too safe and superficial to leave a lasting impression.