The improvised scenes are where the show crackles with energy, even if old farts like us can’t understand 100% of the skaters’ lingo. ... Also, the energy among the five stars is palpable, given the history that they’ve had in the past few years. When the group splits up, things get more stilted.

Oswalt’s comedy will put you at ease for an hour.

Dead Still‘s mystery is just in its beginning stages in the first episode, but the chemistry between the three leads is readily apparent, and that will fuel the rest of the first season.

There’s nothing glaringly wrong with it, just as there’s nothing so intriguing about it that you want to watch it week-to-week or even binge it once Starz has aired all the episodes.

Snowpiercer‘s middling pilot is saved by its leads. We’re intrigued to see what Manson can do with the characters and story he inherited from episode 2 on.

The drama has everything to keep viewers invested, turned on, and watching, potentially even in one sitting. It’s a fun, steamy escape and who would dare pass up one of those?

The Great tries to be irreverent and funny but fails on both accounts. In fact, some of what passes for jokes on this show is downright painful to watch because it’s so dark and mean-spirited.

The mystery of Blood & Water is interesting enough to keep us watching, but the performances of Qamata and Ngema just make the show that much better.

If you’re in the mood for a lighthearted giggle, this is not the special for that and Netflix is packed with dozens of others that do provide this service. It didn’t make me laugh and I believe the intention was to do so, even more than her previous special.

Despite the fact that there are laughs to be had on Don’t, the game play is far too confusing and it feels like it’s being treated like a secondary aspect of what’s supposed to be a game show.

This show honors them and their hard work and you can’t help but feel it in your heart.

Michaela Coel is a riveting actor, and talented writer and both come to the fore in I May Destroy You. We’re looking forward to seeing how she deals with the issues of consent and sexual assault on the series, all the while doing so with a sardonic bent that this topic usually doesn’t receive. The balance she tries to achieve will be fascinating to watch.

The most memorable bits all take place onstage.

There’s enough action in Trackers to keep you interested. But the first episode is disjointed and confusing, and you may not have the patience to stay with the show as the stories start to come together.

Anyone, from kids to senior citizens, could benefit from hearing more messages right now like Brillon’s.

Dear… doesn’t give us the most in-depth biographies of its subjects. But the letter writers who were influenced by the subject are this show’s killer app, and make whichever episodes interest you worth watching.

Amanda Peet’s performance is more than enough to put Dirty John: The Betty Broderick Story on a season pass. But Broderick’s story is an intriguing one, and it looks like it’ll be told in a way that will show that some of her simmering rage didn’t just come out of the blue.

The lack of talking heads does get a tad monotonous, as does the constant identification of each voice speaking, but it’s a small price to pay for the fascinating stories that were collected from the archival interviews. Laurel Canyon really evokes the magic of the late ’60s and early ’70s and the area that generated so much fantastic music.

Quiz isn’t exactly a heavy lift for the viewer; it’s only 3 parts — though probably would be better as 2 — and is about a scandal that has more silly elements (a lot of coughing, for instance) than serious ones.

After one episode, the jury’s still out on whether Season 2 will live up to Season 1’s story and style. But Monáe is definitely good enough to carry the season, and the story may end up going in unexpected directions.

Stargirl is a fun ride, and the performances by Bassinger and Wilson make the first episode keep a lively pace.

The show's aesthetic is somewhat voyeuristic, but not in a bad way.

The performances of both the young and middle-aged versions of the main characters in The Woods are a good reason to keep watching. But the mystery is just complex and intriguing enough to justify watching those performances.

Just lighthearted enough to not set off a panic attack.

The Genetic Detective succeeds because Moore is charming as hell and the process she uses to solve these cases are fascinating.

We wish that the multi-level humor of the original series was here, rather than just a series of bug eye gags and heavy items falling on the characters.

It's a fun extension of the 'Sesame Street' brand and a good way for kids to get into the fun that a talk show format can be.

Love Life' is pretty good show that has fine performances, starting with an Emmy-worthy turn from Anna Kendrick.