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)
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Revisiting the Monsters of Maple Street

By Valerie Ettenhofer 

The ‘Twilight Zone’ episode “The Monsters Are Due on Maple Street” has a timeless take on fear, reason, and control.

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The Maternal Serendipity of ‘Better Things’

By Valerie Ettenhofer 

Pamela Adlon’s excellent series is doing something other great comedies aren’t right now.

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“Teddy Perkins” is Still Daring and Terrifying

By Valerie Ettenhofer 

The most ambitious episode of ‘Atlanta’ to date is a harrowing thriller, a dark comedy, and a layered tragedy.

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The 50 Best Netflix Original Series, Ranked

By Valerie Ettenhofer 

With this list, you’ll never have to waste time scrolling through the home page again.

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Don’t Worry, ‘What We Do in the Shadows’ Is Still The Best

By Valerie Ettenhofer 

The FX comedy’s second season expands the monster universe to hilarious results.

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We Can’t Commit to ‘Run’

By Valerie Ettenhofer 

This twisty adventure romance from the team behind ‘Fleabag’ and ‘Killing Eve’ is all steam and no sizzle.

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Let’s Talk About The ‘Veronica Mars’ Episode “Spit & Eggs”

By Valerie Ettenhofer 

One of the neo-noir’s most shocking and suspenseful episodes also brought the series’ most important theme to the forefront.

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‘Avatar: The Last Airbender’ is the Journey Your Life’s Been Missing

By Valerie Ettenhofer 

Humor, heart, and high stakes make this beloved animated series surprisingly addictive, and unlike epic fantasies out there, this one delivers a good payoff too.

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‘One Day at a Time’ is the Sitcom We Need Right Now

By Valerie Ettenhofer 

For four years, the series has evolved with America in the best possible way.