Valerie Ettenhofer

Valerie Ettenhofer is a Los Angeles-based freelance writer, TV-lover, and mac and cheese enthusiast. As a Senior Contributor at Film School Rejects, she covers television through regular reviews and her recurring column, Episodes. She is also a voting member of the Critics Choice Association's television and documentary branches. Twitter: @aandeandval (She/her)
Lessons In Chemistry Review

‘Lessons in Chemistry’ Is A Welcome Return To TV For Brie Larson

By Valerie Ettenhofer 

Larson stars in the new Apple TV+ series – her first lead role on the small screen since 2011 – as a chemist turned cooking show host.

The Fall Of The House Of Usher Review

‘The Fall of the House of Usher’ Is The Year’s Must-Watch Horror Show

By Valerie Ettenhofer 

Mike Flanagan’s latest Netflix horror series remixes the prolific works of Edgar Allan Poe to create a funny, fantastic, f—ked up story about the rot of modern capitalism.

Loki Season Review

‘Loki’ Season 2 Is Charming, Visually Impressive, and Overwrought

By Valerie Ettenhofer 

Loki season 2 is narratively messy and spreads its ensemble thin, but its quirky comedic tone and fantastic visuals go a long way.

Wilderness Prime Review

Amazon’s New Thriller ‘Wilderness’ Could Use More Camp

By Valerie Ettenhofer 

An intriguing setup gives way to an oddly hollow conclusion in the new Jenna Coleman-led marital thriller.

Sex Education Netflix Season

‘Sex Education’ Is As Essential As Ever In Its Farewell Season

By Valerie Ettenhofer 

Sex Education’s final season features some casting shake-ups and a new, offbeat school, but it’s as vital and empathetic as ever.

The Changeling Apple

‘The Changeling’ Is A Gorgeous, Inscrutable Dark Fairy Tale

By Valerie Ettenhofer 

Lakeith Stanfield stars in the new Apple TV+ series The Changeling, an ambitious literary adaptation with some of the best cinematography on TV.

Harlan Cobens Shelter Prime Video

‘Harlan Coben’s Shelter’ Is A Surprisingly Wild YA Mystery

By Valerie Ettenhofer 

Mickey Bolitar’s story gets weird fast.

Only Murders In The Building Season 3 Review

‘Only Murders In The Building’ Loses Some Razzle Dazzle in Season 3

By Valerie Ettenhofer 

Meryl Streep! Broadway! More murder! On paper Only Murders in the Building season 3 has it all, but is it enough?

Reservation Dogs Season 3 Ending

‘Reservation Dogs’ Is Ending On A High Note, But It’s Always Been Fantastic

By Valerie Ettenhofer 

Sterlin Harjo’s groundbreaking coming-of-age series wraps up with a sweet, funny, heartfelt new season, now on FX and Hulu.