TV Shows Reviews
Breaking Bad Review: A Teacher's Descent Into Crime
Vince Gilligan's crime drama follows a chemistry teacher turned drug lord and remains one of television's most gripping achievements. Our verdict.
Planet Earth II Review: Nature Filmmaking at Its Peak
The BBC's follow-up to Planet Earth is jaw-dropping, from the iguana-and-snakes chase to the cities of the wild. Our verdict.
Planet Earth Review: The Series That Redefined Nature TV
The BBC's landmark nature series was the first of its kind in high definition and remains astounding. Our verdict.
Band of Brothers Review: A Gripping War Epic
HBO's ten-part miniseries follows Easy Company through Europe and is among television's greatest war dramas. Our verdict.
Chernobyl Review: A Chilling Re-Creation of Disaster
HBO's five-part drama about the 1986 nuclear disaster is harrowing, gripping and unmissable. Our verdict.
The Wire Review: The Great American Novel on Television
David Simon's Baltimore saga is a slow-burning, novelistic masterpiece about institutions and the people trapped within them. Our verdict.
Avatar: The Last Airbender Review: Nickelodeon's Modern Classic
This animated fantasy about a boy who can bend the four elements is warm, funny and unexpectedly profound. Our verdict.
Blue Planet II Review: A Deep, Moving Ocean Epic
The BBC's ocean sequel is visually dazzling and emotionally powerful, with a clear message about the sea's fragility. Our verdict.
The Sopranos Review: The Show That Changed Television
David Chase's mob drama redefined TV, mixing therapy, family and violence. Our verdict.
Cosmos: A Spacetime Odyssey Review: A Modern Tour of the Universe
Neil deGrasse Tyson takes up Carl Sagan's mantle in a visually spectacular science series. Our verdict.