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‘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’ 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.

‘The Great’ is a Violent Delight

By  Valerie Ettenhofer 

FSR chief television critic Valerie Ettenhofer reviews Season 2 of Hulu’s quasi-historical series, calling the return ruthless, funny, and relentlessly entertaining.

‘Succession’ Returns, on Top of the World

By  Valerie Ettenhofer 

In Season 3, the satirical drama reminds us that few things in life are more enjoyable than watching the Roy family fight.

‘Sex Education’ is Back and Better than Ever

By  Valerie Ettenhofer 

The latest season of the empowering, entertaining series shows Moordale students fighting to let their freak flags fly.

‘Impeachment: American Crime Story’ Reframes the Clinton-Lewinsky Narrative Once and For All

By  Valerie Ettenhofer 

The FX series takes on one of the biggest stories of the 1990s and compellingly tears down media-made misconceptions in the process.

‘What We Do in the Shadows’ Season 3 is a Mixed Bag (of Blood)

By  Valerie Ettenhofer 

The latest episodes of the vampire comedy start off light on charm and laughs, but it eventually recovers its footing.

‘The Other Two’ is a Can’t-Miss Satire of Celebrity

By  Valerie Ettenhofer 

In its second season, the under-watched but excellent satire makes the jump from Comedy Central to HBO Max and is even better there.

The Final Season of ‘Brooklyn Nine-Nine’ Takes On the Problem of Its Own Premise

By  Valerie Ettenhofer 

In its eighth — and final — season, the beloved sitcom is turning a critical eye to its cuddly cop concept. But is it doing enough?