May mailbag!
This month: Thelma & Louise, sound design nerds, M/M romance, and why I might be a train grandpa.
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Who gets to be existential on Severance?
In sidelining Helly, Severance's second season lost out on some of its most compelling themes.
The first time The Simpsons could have ended
Our new series on great TV episodes of the 21st century begins with a would-be series finale.
Heated Rivalry: Episode 3, "Hunter"
A big frame shift brings with it big questions about plot structures, the closet, and smoothies.
Episodes Monday Rundown January 19–25 2026
This week: The Testament of Ann Lee, Die My Love, and a pair of comfort watches fit for a terrible week.