Community is a sitcom about dissociating

Is that why I liked it so much?

A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms: Episode 4, "Seven"

Whither Tanselle?

Episodes Monday Rundown June 8–14 2026

This week: the new Olivia Rodrigo, Ragtime at Lincoln Center, and an exceptional novel.

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June mailbag!

This month: historical TV shows we want to see, procedurals for the whole family, and how to hide an ET.

People don't want YouTube movies. They want something new.

The considerable success of Backrooms and Obsession might lead Hollywood to learn all the wrong lessons. Again.

A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms: Episode 3, "The Squire"

In which Lily finally learns how to spell "Targaryen"

Episodes Monday Rundown June 1–7 2026

This week: Boosters, Boroughs, and Buffalo Bill Cody.

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It's that time again!

In Widow's Bay, life doesn't stop just because the town is cursed

If the townies all believe in the curse, why don't they act like it's real? If you've had to live through Very Interesting Times, you might know the answer.

The only thing Mad Men's Don Draper can't escape is himself

The show's Season 3 finale captures a nation dealing with massive change, both on the air and in real life.

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