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New on Netflix: Mindhunter

New on Netflix: Mindhunter

Ryan Williams October 22, 2017
The new Netflix series, “Mindhunter,” does uncover a few truffles here and there, but not without kicking up some dirt along the way.
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Kurtwood Smith at a signing at Fox FanFare 2010. He plays Leslie Claret in the new Amazon TV show Patriot. CRISHNA SIMMONS/ FLICKR VIA CC BY NC 2.0

Next on Amazon Video: “Patriot”

Ryan Williams March 5, 2017
Amazon's latest offering, “Patriot,” may be too confusing and self-absorbed to continue its critical success, the series has enough charm to sustain its ten-episode run.
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Reese Witherspoon at the 83rd Academy Awards red carpet. She stars as ___ in the HBO show Big Little Lies. MINGLEMEDIATV/FLICKR VIA CC BY SA 2.0

HBO Preview: ‘Big Little Lies’

Ryan Williams February 16, 2017
“Big Little Lies” finds deadly excitement in a place you might not expect: motherhood.
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Show Review: The People v. O.J. Simpson: American Crime Story

Show Review: ‘The People v. O.J. Simpson: American Crime Story’

Ryan Williams February 12, 2017
The miniseries, which has garnered numerous awards and nominations, dramatizes the already dramatic and infamous O.J. Simpson murder case that riveted the nation in 1995.
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Jason Momoa speaking at Phoenix Comicon in May 2015. The Game of Thrones star plays--- on the netflix original series Frontier. GAGE SKIDMORE/FLICKR VIA CC BY-SA 2.0

Next on Netflix: ‘Frontier’ is a flawed yet fun watch

Ryan Williams January 29, 2017
Following his dynamic performance on “Game of Thrones,” and before his stint in the upcoming “Justice League,” Jason Momoa is headlining the new Netflix series “Frontier.”
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The Young Pope is one of HBOs newest original series. It permiered Jan. 15. PHOTO CREDIT: CANAL PLUS/WIKIMEDIA COMMONS VIA CC BY SA 4.0

Show Review: ‘The Young Pope’

Ryan Williams January 22, 2017
“The Young Pope” has enough intrigue to become the newest and potentially weirdest entry into prestige television.
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Review: “Westworld” offers unsettling look at artificial intelligence

Review: “Westworld” offers unsettling look at artificial intelligence

Ryan Williams October 5, 2016
In the absence of intense dramas like “Game of Thrones” or “The Leftovers,” HBO returns to stake its claim in the genre with “Westworld.”
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Quarry is a step in the right direction for Cinemax

‘Quarry’ is a step in the right direction for Cinemax

Ryan Williams September 20, 2016
Cinemax's latest endeavor, “Quarry,” promises both intense drama and unnerving action. The eight-episode season premiered Sept. 9 and airs Fridays at 10 p.m.
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Four new shows for your fall semester

Four new shows for your fall semester

Ryan Williams August 30, 2016
Although fall means the end of summer vacation and the start of another semester, it brings a new set of shows to help you cope with the stress of school work.
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Next on Netflix: “Daredevil” returns with a solid second season

Next on Netflix: “Daredevil” returns with a solid second season

Ryan Williams March 24, 2016
“Daredevil” is one of Netflix’s best series, combining strong acting, cinematography and the writing of a cable drama, with the intrigue of the superhero genre.
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New and returning shows to look out for in February

Ryan Williams February 11, 2016
Take a look at some of the new and returning shows coming out in February, including the "Breaking Bad" spin-off "Better Call Saul" and the "Full House" sequel "Fuller House."
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Hulu goes back in time with “11.22.63

Hulu goes back in time with “11.22.63″

Ryan Williams February 2, 2016
Based off Stephen King’s novel 11/22/63, Hulu’s latest series blends time travel and conspiracy theories surrounding the assassination of President John F. Kennedy.
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