11 posts tagged ‘jon hamm’
January 2024 TV preview: True Detective, Echo, and 15 other big shows to watch
AV Club,
Damn, January comes out swinging with its loaded TV content. After a somewhat lackluster December, this new year is immediately busy with a lot of highly anticipated shows. True Detective is back after five years, with none other than Jodie Foster leading the charge. Marvel kicks off 2024 with Echo. Ted makes its way… Read more...
Fargo recap: A cruel, cynical twist justified by fantastic storytelling
A guy with a cool eyepatch named Danish Graves once said: “We have our own reality.” That, more than anything, might be Fargo season five’s mission statement. For weeks, we’ve watched Dorothy bob and weave past threats and kidnappings. She’d had to explain herself to those increasingly desperate to, if not help, then… Read more...
The week in TV: Best shows of 2023, and a Fargo conversation
Not to point out the obvious, but this was a historic year for television. The industry was, of course, shaken up—and grounded to a halt—because of the writers’ and actors’ strikes. But we also, as viewers, had to say goodbye to some remarkable series (Succession and Reservation Dogs are merely two of many biggies… Read more...
The week in entertainment news: Scream VII departures, Matt Rife blowback
If you’d never heard the name Matt Rife before it suddenly seemed to be everywhere, you wouldn’t be alone. The 28-year-old comedian, who’d mostly been a presence on TikTok until a few days ago, achieved what any comic trying to break into the mainstream presumably dreams about: a Netflix special. Even if reviews were… Read more...
Jon Hamm doesn't know why Jon Hamm isn't in the MCU, either
Jon Hamm has been having a pretty good year over in the world of TV: After being a big part of the much-talked-about (if also frequently ridiculed) recent season of The Morning Show, he’s now cruised into a starring role in the fifth season of FX’s Fargo, giving an instantly mesmerizing (and, uh, eye-catching) role as… Read more...
Fargo season 5 premiere: The show comes roaring back with a lean, confident new story
It’s been almost three years since Fargo was last on TV, its fourth season representing something of a nadir for Noah Hawley’s scattered take on the Coen brothers’ classic. At its best, Fargo has been a fascinating and worthy addition to the name, borrowing mostly just “vibes” from the film, rather than a bunch of… Read more...
Daisy Ridley Teases Her Unexpected Star Wars Movie
Gizmodo,
David Tennant teases a wild climax to the Doctor Who anniversary specials. Get a new look at Colin Farrell’s return as the Penguin. Muppets Mayhem is no more, but Black Mirror will returns for more. Plus, Cobra Kai prepares to return to filming. Spoilers away! Read more...
For the first time in 20 years, Family Guy is leaving Fox’s Sunday lineup
A shockwave has just ripped through the world of broadcast television, and things will… never… be… the… same. In fact, you should check on your TV right now and make sure it hasn’t burst into flames at the shock of what has just happened. And while this all may seem absurdly over-the-top, we assure you that this is… Read more...