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)
Stranger Things Season 4 Volume 2

‘Stranger Things’ Finally Breaks the Mold With Season Four Volume 2

By Valerie Ettenhofer 

Stranger Things returns with its second volume of season four, an epic, cinematic conclusion that takes more big swings than the show usually does.

Gilmore Girls They Shoot Gilmores Dont They

Once Upon a Time, ‘Gilmore Girls’ Danced the Night Away

By Valerie Ettenhofer 

In season three’s “They Shoot Gilmores, Don’t They?” Rory and Lorelai get in over their heads at a 24-hour dance marathon.

Only Murders In The Building Season 2

‘Only Murders in the Building’ Is Even Better in Its Second Season

By Valerie Ettenhofer 

Steve Martin, Martin Short, and Selena Gomez return for a winning second season of Hulu’s delightful murder mystery show.

Tom Hopper and Elliot Page in Umbrella Academy Season 3

‘Umbrella Academy’ is Back And More Dysfunctional Than Ever

By Valerie Ettenhofer 

Netflix’s dysfunctional superhero saga gets bogged down by frustrating writing choices in a new season that still manages to pull off some great moments.

Evil Review Season

‘Evil’ Continues Contemplating the Horrorshow of Modern America

By Valerie Ettenhofer 

In its third season, unorthodox horror series Evil continues to be one of the most creative shows on TV.

Stranger Things Season

‘Stranger Things’ Season 4 is More Ambitious (and Chaotic) Than Ever

By Valerie Ettenhofer 

Overstuffed and chaotic but nonetheless compelling, Stranger Things season four brings new horrors to Hawkins.

Jessica Jones in Aka Smile

Let’s Revisit That Cathartic ‘Jessica Jones’ Showdown

By Valerie Ettenhofer 

Jessica Jones’ first season is a brutal and powerful look at intimate partner violence that ends stronger than ever.

Hacks Season Review

‘Hacks’ May Be TV’s Most Incisive Comedy

By Valerie Ettenhofer 

Season two of the Emmy-winning series is as clever and dynamic as ever as Deborah and Ava hit the road for a cross-country comedy tour.

Girls5eva Season 2

With A Great Sophomore Season, ‘Girls5eva’ Is Officially A Two-Hit Wonder

By Valerie Ettenhofer 

With catchy songs and an endless supply of absurdly hilarious jokes, the series about a ‘90s girl band making a comeback only has itself to compete with in its second season.