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Emily St. James

Emily St. James

Former Critic at Large

    Latest articles by Emily St. James

    Culture
    Mr. Robot season 2 was better than its reputation — even with all the messMr. Robot season 2 was better than its reputation — even with all the mess
    Culture

    But, okay, yeah. It was more or less a season-long trailer for season three.

    By Caroline Framke and Emily St. James
    Culture
    President Kiefer Sutherland stars in Designated Survivor, the apocalyptic West Wing America needsPresident Kiefer Sutherland stars in Designated Survivor, the apocalyptic West Wing America needs
    Culture

    The show is dark wish fulfillment about rebuilding the US government from scratch.

    By Emily St. James
    Culture
    This Is Us packs a heck of a twist in its pilot. Why does it have me so nervous?This Is Us packs a heck of a twist in its pilot. Why does it have me so nervous?
    Culture

    Once you know the surprise, it’s impossible to focus on anything else.

    By Emily St. James
    Culture
    When to give up on a TV show: 7 simple rules to help you know when to bailWhen to give up on a TV show: 7 simple rules to help you know when to bail
    Culture

    How many episodes should you watch before cutting your losses? We can tell you exactly.

    By Emily St. James
    Culture
    Game of Thrones likely can’t compete at the 2017 Emmys. So who wins best drama?Game of Thrones likely can’t compete at the 2017 Emmys. So who wins best drama?
    Culture

    Plus six other big questions about next year’s awards.

    By Emily St. James
    15 fall movies you need to see: from La La Land to Moonlight to The Handmaiden
    Culture

    After a disappointing summer, we’re about to have the best fall movie season in years.

    By Emily St. James
    Culture
    4 winners and 4 losers from the 2016 Emmy Awards4 winners and 4 losers from the 2016 Emmy Awards
    Culture

    Surprises and FX are winners, but Jimmy Kimmel and Maggie Smith are losers.

    By Emily St. James and Caroline Framke
    Emmy winner Sarah Paulson encapsulates what The People v O.J. Simpson got so, so right
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    Culture

    It was an awards magnet for a reason.

    By Emily St. James
    Culture
    Looking to get into Halt and Catch Fire? This is the episode to watch.Looking to get into Halt and Catch Fire? This is the episode to watch.
    Culture

    The show’s latest hour takes a break from its ongoing storylines — in beautifully emotional fashion.

    By Emily St. James
    Culture
    Who will win the 2016 Emmy Awards? Our predictions are here!Who will win the 2016 Emmy Awards? Our predictions are here!
    Culture

    We’re betting on a big night for The People v. O.J. Simpson, Game of Thrones, and Veep.

    By Emily St. James and Caroline Framke