Margaret Lyons
The New York Times
Brooklyn, NY, United States
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How Much Watching Time Do You Have This Weekend?
Our critic recommends a flashy new show about the Showtime Lakers and a docu-series about stolen bugs. Also: One of the best ’90s sitcoms is finally streaming in full. → Read More
Review: ‘Schmigadoon!’ Has a Song in Its Heart, and Everywhere Else
The Apple TV+ series both mocks and embraces the glories of classic musicals like “Brigadoon,” “Oklahoma!” and “Carousel.” → Read More
The 21 Best TV Comedies of the 21st Century (So Far)
These are the American shows that made us laugh (and cringe and think and feel) the most over the past two-plus decades. → Read More
‘Saved by the Bell’ Review: This Time, It’s Actually All Right
The revival improves on the beloved, goofy original with a self-aware spin and a modern sensibility. → Read More
I Watched ‘Fleabag.’ I Watched ‘Insecure.’ What’s Next?
Our television critic suggests the dramedy “Atlanta,” which has a sense of intimacy and reality. → Read More
After ‘The Good Fight,’ Try ‘The Split’
Our television critic answers your questions and offers guidance on what to watch next. → Read More
Watch This: A Poignant Documentary or a Classic Sketch Comedy
Your TV needs may vary this week. These are the titles our critic recommends checking out. → Read More
How Much Watching Time Do You Have This Weekend?
Catch an offbeat and newly available comedy, as well a lush and devilish new spin on period drama, starring Elle Fanning. → Read More
Want a Show That Goes Places? Try ‘Travel Man’
Our television critic answers your questions and offers guidance on what to watch next. → Read More
Watch This: The ‘Brockmire’ Finale
This week, our TV critic recommends the final episode of the show with TV’s lewdest banter, as well as another series about an emotionally damaged sports guy. → Read More
Watch This: ‘Never Have I Ever’
The new Netflix series was cocreated by Mindy Kaling. Or watch another, albeit darker, new coming-of-age story on Hulu, “Normal People.” → Read More
Watch This: ‘Alias Grace’
Looking for a quick midweek binge? Our TV critic has two great recommendations. → Read More
Watch This: ‘What We Do in the Shadows’
The FX vampire comedy returns this week, as does a critically acclaimed Israeli thriller. → Read More
Watch This: ‘Glow’ and ‘Damages’
Something serious and something fun for your midweek pick-me-up. → Read More
What TV Should I Watch After Netflix’s ‘Unorthodox’?
Our television critic answers your questions and offers guidance on what to watch next. → Read More
From ‘South Park’ to ‘Knives Out,’ Pop Culture Is Steeped With Sondheim
The sophisticated composer and his snappy songs have migrated from stage to screens. Give us more to see? Here’s how. → Read More
Should I Watch the Prequel to ‘Breaking Bad’ First?
Our television critic answers your questions and offers guidance on what to watch next. → Read More
Review: Hulu’s ‘High Fidelity’ Is a Cool Cover, but It Misses Some Notes
Zoë Kravitz is great in this gender-flipped version of the book and film, but the show itself offers only superficial pleasures. → Read More
The Pilot Is Mediocre. Do You Stick With It? Sometimes.
Our television critic answers your questions and offers guidance on what to watch next. → Read More
Review: HBO’s ‘McMillions’ Reminds Us That Every Era Has Its Scam
A six-part documentary tells the story of the great 20th-century McDonald’s Monopoly fraud case with quirky characters and lackluster visuals. → Read More