Shane Ryan
Paste Magazine
Durham, NC, United States
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Past articles by Shane:
In the Absence of Genius, Prime Video’s Citadel Is Exactly the Spy Show We Need
Refreshingly, Prime Video's Citadel knows exactly what it is, and executes its "James Bond for TV" premise with entertaining verve. → Read More
Succession Remains a Claustrophobic Masterpiece in Its Fourth and Final Season
Yes, it's red-hot, the comedy as cutting and hysterical as ever, the drama as compelling; go forth in good faith. But it's just the start. → Read More
Irreverent Review: A Strikingly Cliche and Mediocre Runaway Comedy
Many shows have featured the criminal-turned-reverend storyline, and Peacock's latest comedy does so with inoffensive mediocrity. → Read More
The English Review:
Unfortunately, The English promises a little bit more than it can deliver. → Read More
House of the Dragon Letter Reviews: Episode 10
Each week, Paste editor Josh Jackson and writer Shane Ryan will recap the latest episode of House of the Dragon. → Read More
House of the Dragon Letter Reviews: Episode 9
Each week, Paste editor Josh Jackson and writer Shane Ryan will recap the latest episode of House of the Dragon. → Read More
House of the Dragon Letter Reviews: Episode 6
Each week, Paste editor Josh Jackson and writer Shane Ryan will recap the latest episode of House of the Dragon. → Read More
House of the Dragon Letter Reviews: Episode 5
Each week, Paste editor Josh Jackson and writer Shane Ryan will recap the latest episode of House of the Dragon. → Read More
Is Nathan Fielder Cruel—and If He Is, Does It Matter?
In The Rehearsal, Nathan Fielder is still manipulating the hell out of every possible scenario. → Read More
How One Scene in The Bear Shows Its Perfect Balance of Drama and Comedy
To do drama and comedy equally well requires a subtle touch from everyone involved, and when that kind of collective understanding coheres in a show like The Bear, the result is timeless. → Read More
Players Review: An Engaging, Hilarious Winner
You knew this was going to be stupidly good, and if you needed some dude writing on the internet to confirm it, well, here I am. Ten stars. A hundred stars. A galaxy full of stars. Go watch it, goodbye. → Read More
Dark Winds Review: AMC Series Is an Engrossing Detective Story with a Hint of the Supernatural
The story is based on the popular Leaphorn and Chee book series written by Tony Hillerman → Read More
Pistol Review: Danny Boyle's Sex Pistols Series Is a Fast-Paced, Engaging, and Slightly Shallow Ride
When it comes to creative mantras, you could do worse than the one seemingly adopted by Danny Boyle: "Never, ever let the audience be bored." → Read More
Night Sky Review: Subtle, Engrossing, Slow-Burn Sci-Fi on Amazon Prime Video
Night Sky earns its quiet, deliberate pacing. → Read More
The Staircase Review: A Slow, Tired Retread of a Terrible Crime
Despite an excellent cast, just watch the original documentary instead. → Read More
Tokyo Vice Review: Unique, a Little Strange, and Ultimately Rewarding
You'll be rewarded for a bit of patience, an open mind, and a willingness to explore. → Read More
The Thaw Review: What Happens When Bleakness Is Your Only Virtue
The Thaw is a one-trick pony, and though the trick is performed well, it's not a sufficiently effective trick to justify snuffing out its rival elements. → Read More
Slow Horses Review: An Instant Classic in the Modern Spy Genre
In its many strengths, Slow Horses joins a very short list of recent TV series from the espionage genre which rise to the level of true greatness. → Read More
Ranking All 20 Wordle Variants (That I'm Aware Of)
Once a day, every day, times 20. → Read More
Should You Watch Gomorrah on HBO Max? Yes, The Show Remains One of TV's Best
One day you will all finally listen and catch up with this exquisite Italian crime drama. → Read More