Emily St. James
Former Critic at Large
Latest articles by Emily St. James
After losing its showrunner, Amazon’s alt-history Nazi drama has become deeply irresponsible television.
It’s often incoherent and messy. But it’s also beautiful and has a strong central theme.
The series remembers this story of demonic possession is a family drama, first and foremost.
Finally, a feel-good Christmas movie about gaslighting your friends!
“You alternate between being an icon and a punchline.”
Sundance’s lovely, little seen drama wrapped its four-season run with beauty and forgiveness.
But hey, at least the show seems aware it’s stuck in a rut. For now, though, more Negan!
The show sometimes follows its muse over a cliff. But when it connects — look out.
Westworld’s Evan Rachel Wood and Fleabag’s Phoebe Waller-Bridge used artifice to get at deeper truths.
It might be the watershed moment independent television has been waiting for.