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If Andor becomes one of the defining shows of our era (and I suspect it will), it won’t simply be because of its clear-cut, anti-fascist metaphors, but how it also equips us with the ideas we need to fight against the evils it depicts. Full article

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Nathan Fielder takes his mindbending “reality” comedy to new heights, with rewarding results for those who stick the landing - especially frequent flyers of his ultra-specific and uncomfortable brand of comedy dating back to Nathan For You.

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Justin Kurzel’s images are often undeniably beautiful, including the ones depicting the horror of WWII, in this mini-series following an Australian prisoner of war.  Weighty, thoughtful - and yes, cinematic - television. Full article

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Where most adaptations dilute the source, The Last of Us deepens it. The show’s additions nearly always enrich the games, making them even more meaningful to return to. God, it’s good to be back. Full article

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Flying Lotus’s space-set horror freak out is an exercise in style and mood more than characters or dialogue, finding ways to establish tone and terror on a small budget - one that still allows for grotesque, face-melting and head-smashing hallucinatory visions. Full article

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Edward Berger et al take broad truths and sculpt them into specific moments, squeezed into the rhythms of interesting drama. Conclave is addictively paced and artfully embellished—the equivalent of a classy airport novel. Read full article

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