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)
Beef Netflix Review

Intense Dark Comedy ‘Beef’ Is The Boldest Show Netflix Has Made In Years

By Valerie Ettenhofer 

The new Netflix series Beef stars Ali Wong and Steven Yeun as two strangers entangled in a feud, but it taps an intense vein of American anger that goes far beyond a road rage incident.

Succession Season 4 Review

The Final Season of ‘Succession’ Is A No-Holds-Barred Triumph

By Valerie Ettenhofer 

Season four of HBO’s Succession is satisfying, surprising, and a great showcase for season MVP Sarah Snook.

Yellowjackets Season 2 Review

‘Yellowjackets’ Season 2 is Must-See TV

By Valerie Ettenhofer 

Showtime’s possibly-supernatural survival thriller returns with an intense second season that’s even better than the first.

Lucky Hank Review

AMC’s ‘Lucky Hank’ Casts Bob Odenkirk in An Entertaining New Role

By Valerie Ettenhofer 

Bob Odenkirk is an AMC leading man once again with Lucky Hank, which is shaping up to be an enjoyable campus-set comedy with a bittersweet undercurrent.

Ted Lasso Season 3 Review

‘Ted Lasso’ Season 3 Is A Step Down For A Once-Winning Series

By Valerie Ettenhofer 

Award-winning hit Ted Lasso should be returning on top of the world, but the new season might be suffering from a case of the yips.

Perry Mason HBO Season 2 Review

HBO’s ‘Perry Mason’ Is Back With Another Satisfying Slow-Burn Mystery

By Valerie Ettenhofer 

In its second season, HBO’s stylish, steadily-paced show Perry Mason returns to take on a case with racism and conspiracy at its core.

Daisy Jones And The Six Review

‘Daisy Jones and the Six’ is a Try-Hard Musical Drama That Doesn’t Deliver On Its Own Hype

By Valerie Ettenhofer 

Riley Keough headlines the new faux-roc doc, which delivers good performances and catchy music, but is also riddled with cliches and self-important framing.

Hello Tomorrow Review

Apple TV’s Retrofuturistic Show ‘Hello Tomorrow!’ Has Tons of Style But Limited Substance

By Valerie Ettenhofer 

In the offbeat, retrofuturistic new Apple TV+ series, Billy Crudup plays a salesman trying to get everyday people to buy a piece of the moon.

Party Down: Season 3 Review

‘Party Down’ is Back and Better Than Ever

By Valerie Ettenhofer 

Thirteen years after it ended, the cult favorite Starz show Party Down returns at the top of its game.