Why cast such excellent actors when the settings don’t feel lived in, the characters aren’t believable, and the plot is twisted in senseless knots? Kerry Washington, Elizabeth Moss and Kate Mara deserve so much better.

This American Civil War period drama from executive producers Kevin Costner and Morgan Freeman and starring Mary Louise Parker plays to the cheap seats.

Most fans of edgy cartoons, and comedy in general, will love Strip Law’s shameless pursuit of debased jokes, along with its casino-like overstimulation.

A behind-the-scenes reckoning for America’s Next Top Model has been a long time coming. This Netflix docuseries assembles the reality competition show’s key figures to explain their actions.

Turns out they still make ‘em like they used to. If old Sundance was still kicking, he’d surely approve of this new season because it’s a fitting homage to his ‘70s heyday and builds upon the gritty, rollickingly adventurous tone of that bygone era.

Based on the true story of Charles J. Guiteau, whose descent into madness clashes with the unlikely rise of Andrew Garfield, who’d have thought the cold blooded murderer of a beloved president could be so slap-stick hilarious in this limited series from Netflix.

If Down Cemetery Road had been a movie, back when thrillers for grownups got greenlit for the multiplex, there’d be more than enough story to build off the premiere’s developments to a solid conclusion. But the writers sadly haven’t developed enough sheer story to sustain this eight episode season.

Best of all is the surprisingly effective melancholy giving bite to the dark humored banter between the main Slough House cast. The bittersweet dynamics between the main characters makes Slow Horses acidly funny but also uniquely moving.

Harjo and Hawke have crackling chemistry, recalling dynamic duos on both sides of the camera like Hamm and Weiner, Cranston and Gillian, even Gandolfini and Chase.