Emily St. James
Former Critic at Large
Latest articles by Emily St. James
The show’s first three seasons contained plenty of despairing moments. But things are about to get much worse.
Find the thing the story is about, then stick to that as much as you can — plus other helpful tips.
Why fans have every reason to hope the brilliant serial killer drama might stick around.
Creator Nic Pizzolatto is both interrogating and celebrating masculine ideals.
“Maybe Tomorrow” contains some brilliant moments, but it’s hard to escape the disappointing resolution the hour opens with.
If this happens, it could be one of the best moments in TV history.
Season three has been good, but it’s sometimes felt aimless. That’s because it’s lost what held it together.
In their heart of hearts, these movies are horror films. Here’s why.
This musical collage is everything you need to power through the day.
Welcome to pop culture’s latest iteration of the California noir story.