Up Next

Up Next is an ongoing series of TV reviews that explores brand new shows that are about to drop on streaming or begin runs on television. If you’re looking for the next great show that everyone will soon be talking about, this is a good place to start.

Browse the Up Next archives below

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

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

Despite A Great Cast, ‘The Crowded Room’ Isn’t Worth The Visit

Apple TV’s muddled new drama benefits from an A-List cast, but it’s not enough to make it worth a watch. Read More

‘Platonic’ is An Uproarious Comedy That Quietly Subverts Our Every Expectation

Seth Rogen and Rose Byrne star in the uproarious new Apple TV+ series, which comes from the director of 'Neighbors'… Read More

AI Crime-Fighting Series ‘Class of ’09’ Could Use More Human Touch

The new FBI sci-fi series Class of ‘09 fails to make a strong impression, despite boasting some signature FX (on… Read More

‘Bupkis’ is A Creative, Sweet, And Brutally Honest Dark Comedy

Pete Davidson stars as Pete Davidson in the latest Peacock series, a portrait of playful self-destruction. Read More

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

The new Netflix series Beef stars Ali Wong and Steven Yeun as two strangers entangled in a feud, but it… Read More

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

Bob Odenkirk is an AMC leading man once again with Lucky Hank, which is shaping up to be an enjoyable… Read More

After Years of Anticipation, ‘The Wheel of Time’ Falls Flat

FSR chief television critic Valerie Ettenhofer says it's hard to engage with Amazon's new high fantasy series thanks to its… Read More

Apple TV+ Sci-fi Epic ‘Invasion’ is Stylish and Stagnant

The series looks and sounds great, but its thin characters can't sustain the story at hand. Read More