Reviews — Page 16

Taskmaster (2015)

Taskmaster Review: Chaos, Rules and Greg Davies

This British panel show sets comedians silly tasks and judges them with absurd authority. Our verdict.

Succession (2018)

Succession Review: A Savage Satire of the Super-Rich

HBO's drama about a media empire and its squabbling heirs is sharp, vicious and brilliantly acted. Our verdict.

Africa (2013)

Africa Review: Attenborough's Continent

The BBC's six-part series is a beautiful portrait of the African continent's wildlife. Our verdict.

Friends (1994)

Friends Review: The Sitcom That Defined a Generation

NBC's ensemble comedy about six friends in New York is warm, funny and still comfort viewing. Our verdict.

Gibi (2021)

Gibi Review: A Turkish Take on the Sitcom About Nothing

This Turkish sitcom follows two friends through absurd squabbles and has been compared to Seinfeld. Our verdict.

TVF Pitchers (2015)

TVF Pitchers Review: India's Startup Story

This Indian web series follows four friends who quit their jobs to start a company. Our verdict.

It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia (2005)

It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia Review: Terrible People, Great Comedy

FX's dark sitcom about a gang of selfish friends is outrageous, inventive and endlessly running. Our verdict.

Monty Python's Flying Circus (1969)

Monty Python's Flying Circus Review: The Sketch Show That Broke the Rules

The Pythons' anarchic BBC series reinvented British comedy with surreal sketches and flowing structure. Our verdict.

The West Wing (1999)

The West Wing Review: Walk-and-Talk Politics at Its Best

Aaron Sorkin's political drama is idealistic, fast-talking and warmly human. Our verdict.

Das Boot (TV Miniseries) (1985)

Das Boot (TV Miniseries) Review: The Longer, Deeper Dive

The extended television cut of Das Boot gives its U-boat story more room to breathe. Our verdict.