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)
Heartstopper Season 2

Teen Dramas Don’t Get Much Sweeter Than ‘Heartstopper’ Season 2

By Valerie Ettenhofer 

Netflix’s popular queer coming-of-age romance is as adorable as ever in its second season.

Good Omens Season 2

‘Good Omens’ Season 2 Is Charming And Addictive

By Valerie Ettenhofer 

The second installment of this fantasy-comedy series based on the work of Neil Gaiman and Terry Pratchett is an expansive, winning love story.

Justified City Primeval Review

‘Justified: City Primeval’ is Relentlessly Cool

By Valerie Ettenhofer 

Raylan Givens takes on Detroit in the welcome, excellent revival season of FX’s neo-Western drama.

What We Do In The Shadows Season 5 Review

‘What We Do In The Shadows’ Season 5 Loses The Plot But It Still Makes Us Laugh

By Valerie Ettenhofer 

Five seasons in, the FX vampire comedy isn’t the sharpest it’s ever been, but it’s still worth a watch thanks to its always-stellar cast.

The Afterparty Season 2 Review

You Should Definitely RSVP To ‘The Afterparty’ Season 2

By Valerie Ettenhofer 

Apple TV’s genre-hopping mystery comedy returns for a star-studded, streamlined second season that’s better than the first.

Full Circle Max

Steven Soderbergh’s Crime Thriller ‘Full Circle’ is a Star-Studded Misfire

By Valerie Ettenhofer 

A compelling and unusual kidnapping plot is hampered by messy writing in the latest Max miniseries.

The Witcher Season 3 Review

‘The Witcher’ Has A Good Thing Going In Season 3

By Valerie Ettenhofer 

Season 3 of Netflix’s The Witcher features more beasts, more political scheming, and a surprisingly enjoyable bit of found family bonding.

The Bear Part 2 Fx

‘The Bear’ Tries A New Recipe That Hits The Spot

By Valerie Ettenhofer 

FX and Hulu’s The Bear returns with a new season that’s full of wisdom, beauty, and, yes, all the stress you’d expect from a chaotic restaurant makeover.

Star Trek Strange New Worlds Season 2

The Final Frontier Has Rarely Been As Fun As In ‘Star Trek: Strange New Worlds’

By Valerie Ettenhofer 

The second season of the best Star Trek show on Paramount+ features some very high highs and a delightful performance from Spock actor Ethan Peck.