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For 188 reviews, this publication has graded:
  • 79% higher than the average critic
  • 2% same as the average critic
  • 19% lower than the average critic
On average, this publication grades 6.9 points higher than other critics. (0-100 point scale)
Average TV Show review score: 74
Highest review score: 100 The Newspaperman: The Life and Times of Ben Bradlee
Lowest review score: 16 Secrets and Lies: Season 1
Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 138 out of 138
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 138
  3. Negative: 0 out of 138
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  1. Black Lightning: Season 1
    The main storyline involves a nefarious crime lord, played by Marvin “Krondon” Jones III, whose gang, The 100, is terrifying the city, but it's Black Lightning’s journey into social issues--the character quotes Martin Luther King Jr. at one point in the premiere--that separates him from the rest of the superhero pack.
  2. A.P. Bio: Season 1
    The humor is biting, which you would expect from Meyers, Michaels and Howerton, whose been at his biting best for 12 seasons on “Always Sunny.” And while Howerton is the star, it’s really the supporting players, especially the nerdy kids, who make this one kind of fun.
  3. The Newspaperman: The Life and Times of Ben Bradlee
    I wanted more about Bradlee and Graham’s relationship, but that’s my only real complaint. The documentary opened up other windows into the fabled man for me.
  4. There's... Johnny!: Season 1
    The opening is a groaner, but after that it’s a wonderful journey back to an era when Carson was king.
  5. Law & Order True Crime: The Menendez Murders: Season 1
    The story, like it did in early 1990s, grabs your attention. The actors are the reason it keeps it.
  6. American Horror Story: Season 7
    Unlike the previous six seasons, there is no supernatural element to this one. It’s just people being unsavory people, which is scary enough.
  7. The Sinner: Season 1
    The Sinner is a procedural. But unlike most others that are obsessed with the “who,” this gets at the “why.” Talk about intriguing.
  8. Midnight, Texas: Season 1
    Like “True Blood,” the cheese factor is high here, but that’s what made the HBO series so fun.
  9. Will: Season 1
    Created by Craig Pearce, the series is brash and vibrant, driven by punk rock. It makes the Oscar-winning “Shakespeare in Love” look tame in comparison.
  10. GLOW: Season 1
    A thoroughly entertaining early summer revelation.
  11. Claws: Season 1
    Sassy and fun.
  12. American Gods: Season 1
    Viewers unfamiliar with Gaiman’s novel may have trouble following the TV series. The story contains lots of sides and flashbacks. But stick with it. The payoff is there. This is Starz’s most ambitious and satisfying offering yet.
  13. The Handmaid's Tale: Season 1
    Each episode brings a sense of foreboding, making viewing sometimes uncomfortable. And Moss, well, she captivates as the heroine with the odds stacked against her. This one is must-see television.
  14. Fargo: Season 3
    McGregor’s portrayals, especially when the brothers share the screen, are astonishing, reminding me of Emmy winner Tatiana Maslany’s multiple-role performances in “Orphan Black.” Winstead and Coon are noteworthy, too.
  15. Prison Break: Season 5
    Some of the stuff raises an eyebrow, but, heck, the original was that way, too. That was part of the fun. Prison Break was always a guilty pleasure. It remains so for the second go-round.
  16. Nobodies: Season 1
    [A] clever comedy.
  17. Shots Fired: Season 1
    Shots Fired tends to get preachy--watch for James’ speech in front of news TV cameras in the pilot that really sets the show in motion--but it sheds a bright light on what’s been playing across newspaper pages.
  18. American Crime: Season 3
    It’s stark, harsh and sometimes difficult to watch. It’s also some of the best-made television, dramatizing real-life issues that are as eye-opening as a slap across the face.
  19. Trial & Error: Season 1
    The humor is a combination of sight gags, slapstick and wordplay. And, again, nobody does it better than Lithgow in all three phases.
  20. Chicago Justice: Season 1
    If you’re a fan of “Fire” and “PD,” you’ll like this one, too.
  21. FEUD: Season 1
    This is just pure camp. This is what Murphy does best. Get out the popcorn.
  22. National Treasure (2017): Season 1
    National Treasure is an uncomfortable, but compelling watch.
  23. Taken (2017): Season 1
    The first episode is a white-knuckle ride.
  24. Big Little Lies: Season 1
    Big Little Lies is a slow burn. The joy is watching Witherspoon, Kidman and Woodley really working Kelley’s scripts, especially Witherspoon, who just commands the small screen with her abilities.
  25. Doubt: Season 1
    The cases are what propel the drama, but it's the high-profile cast that will keep viewers coming back.
  26. Legion: Season 1
    The series is visually arresting, with brightly colored clothes that seem to have come right out of closets from the 1970s. It adds to the series’ trippiness. Legion is not mainstream like Stevens’ “Downton Abbey,” most likely catering to sci fi and comic book fans instead.
  27. 24: Legacy: Season 1
    The pace is fast and furious, as usual. It’s just happening this time without Jack Bauer.
  28. Powerless: Season 1
    The comedy pokes appropriate fun at the superhero genre and is one of the freshest sitcoms to come along in a long time.
  29. Santa Clarita Diet: Season 1
    Netflix has been hit (“Master of None”) and miss (“The Ranch”) with its comedies. This one falls in the former category, and will leave you “hungry” for more episodes.
  30. Six: Season 1
    While action scenes from such military fare as “The Last Ship” come off as a bit hokey, that’s not the case with Six. The combat looks and feels real. That’s a credit to the Broyles. With TV veterans Goggins and Sloane, the acting’s on par with action.
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