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Alex Abad-Santos

Alex Abad-Santos

Senior Correspondent

    Latest articles by Alex Abad-Santos

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    Watch: Marvel’s new teaser for Jessica Jones is fantasticWatch: Marvel’s new teaser for Jessica Jones is fantastic
    archives

    Getting into a bar brawl with Jessica Jones probably isn’t a good idea.

    By Alex Abad-Santos
    Explainers
    Matt Damon isn’t a terrible person, he’s just ignorantMatt Damon isn’t a terrible person, he’s just ignorant
    Explainers

    In the last few weeks, Matt Damon became the patron saint of Hollywood privilege.

    By Alex Abad-Santos
    TV
    Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. season 3, episode 1: the show’s new villain, explainedAgents of S.H.I.E.L.D. season 3, episode 1: the show’s new villain, explained
    TV

    Meet Lash, the mysterious, chest-busting villain in the season premiere of Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.

    By Alex Abad-Santos
    TV
    Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.: Marvel’s Inhumans, explainedAgents of S.H.I.E.L.D.: Marvel’s Inhumans, explained
    TV

    Inhumans are a big part of Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. this season and are going to be a huge part of the Marvel Universe.

    By Alex Abad-Santos
    Culture
    Why The Daily Show With Trevor Noah isn’t thrilled about the huge Mars discoveryWhy The Daily Show With Trevor Noah isn’t thrilled about the huge Mars discovery
    Culture

    “Black people ain’t going to Mars.”

    By Alex Abad-Santos
    Comic Books
    Marvel released a new trailer for Jessica Jones. It’s perfect.Marvel released a new trailer for Jessica Jones. It’s perfect.
    Comic Books

    Jessica Jones debuts on Netflix in November.

    By Alex Abad-Santos
    Marriage Equality
    Shonda Rhimes on how television shames sex and promotes violenceShonda Rhimes on how television shames sex and promotes violence
    Marriage Equality

    Shonda Rhimes wants her daughters to grow up knowing that there’s nothing wrong with sex.

    By Alex Abad-Santos
    TV
    How to Get Away With Murder season premiere: the most entertaining show on TVHow to Get Away With Murder season premiere: the most entertaining show on TV
    Criminal Justice
    Empire season 2 premiere: the 7 best momentsEmpire season 2 premiere: the 7 best moments
    Criminal Justice

    Spoilers ahead!

    By Alex Abad-Santos
    Culture
    Bigger, badder, and with more Cookie Lyon: Empire’s 2nd season is ready to roarBigger, badder, and with more Cookie Lyon: Empire’s 2nd season is ready to roar
    Culture

    Last season’s breakout hit picks up right where it left off.

    By Alex Abad-Santos

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