Merrill Barr
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Los Angeles, CA, United States
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Amazon's 'Lord Of The Rings' Isn't Doing Anything Wrong: Showrunners New To TV Have Had Plenty Of Success
In the modern age of television, a room led by a first-time showrunner, backed by more experienced producers, is common. → Read More
It's Time To Talk About 'The Modern Rogue', Television's Best Independent Series Going
If you don't know about The Modern Rogue, it's time to correct that. → Read More
'Whiskey Cavalier' Review: The Show Network Television Needs Right Now Is Also Its Best
Whiskey Cavalier is the best new network television series this season. → Read More
'One Day At A Time' Season 3 Review: Best Season Yet
One of the best remakes in town has returned for season three. → Read More
'Marvel's The Punisher' Season 2 Review: Still Marvel's Best Drama Going And One Of Netflix's Best
The Punisher is back for a sophomore run on Netflix. → Read More
These 5 Veteran Comics Need Netflix Stand-Up Specials
Why don't these veteran stand-ups have specials on Netflix? → Read More
'Marvel's Iron Fist' Season 2 Review: Improved But Not Better
The second season of Iron Fist has fixed some problems, but far from all of them. → Read More
'Marvel's Cloak & Dagger' Review: The Most Moody Marvel Show To Date
Marvel's latest has come to Freeform. → Read More
Upfronts: Originals Rule TV Starting Next Season
Originality is the name of the game starting next season. → Read More
'Suits' Recap: 'Bad Man'
It's all about Mike and Louis tonight. → Read More
'Timeless' Season 2 Review: Scaled Back And Much Cleaner
Timeless' new season is very well formed if the premiere has anything to say about it. → Read More
'Flint Town' Review: More Than Just Another Look At Flint, Michigan's Water Crises
Netflix's latest docuseries goes deep into much more than the water crisis ailing Flint, Michigan. → Read More
'The Looming Tower' Review: The Definitive Dramatization Of The Pre-9/11 War On Terror
Hulu's 'The Looming Tower' is the definitive take on the lead-up to 9/11 within the U.S. intelligence community. → Read More
'UnREAL' Season 3 Review: Rest Easy. It's Back on Track.
UnREAL is back on track in season three. → Read More
'Westworld' Season 2 Trailer Arrives During Super Bowl
The first trailer for Westworld season 2 has arrived. → Read More
8 Writer/Producers Ready For Their First Showrunner Job In 2018
As a fresh round of pilot and series development nears, here are the people most deserving of their shot in the television writers room sun. → Read More
Disney/Fox Merger Gives 2018 Hope To 'Gotham', 'Lucifer', 'Lethal Weapon' And 'Brooklyn Nine-Nine'
With Disney's acquisition of Fox looming, there are 4 shows on the broadcast division's slate that should start getting their ducks in a row as soon as possible. → Read More
'Stranger Things' Season 2 Gets First Trailer and Date At Super Bowl LI
With the Super Bowl comes first look at Stranger Things season 2. → Read More
'One Day at a Time' Review: Netflix Finally Lands A Multi-Cam Winner Thanks To Norman Lear
Netflix finally finds a winner in multi-cam thanks to Norman Lear. → Read More
The 'Flash', 'Arrow', 'Legends of Tomorrow', 'Supergirl' Crossover, "Invasion!", Is Very Comic Booky
"Invasion!" is the most comic book thing ever committed to The CW's Arrowverse. → Read More