
Emily St. James
Former Critic at Large
Latest articles by Emily St. James


The true-crime story is improved by knowing who committed the crime at its center.
There just might be a TV show here!


The CBS series, which has just turned 20, dug far deeper than most sitcoms. Seriously!

He consistently fails the absolute basics of political theater.


The summer’s most misunderstood show dives, hilariously, into America’s worst impulses.


From sugar plantations to Wild West theme parks, the fall’s best dramas are a wide-ranging lot.


This is the show’s messiest season — but largely by design.

From family sitcoms to wacky existential crises, here are the fall’s best new options.


A winning script and compelling cast make this the fall’s best new broadcast network drama.


It’s a good year for new TV series, but it may be an even better one for returning shows.