Little Familiar Fires Everywhere
There seems to be a whole new genre of television growing out of the success of “Big Little Lies” — big, glossy and soapy stories of angst among beautiful affluent…
Also on Wednesday: ‘Brockmire’s Dystopia
For the fourth and final season of “Brockmire” (IFC, 10 p.m.), its makers devised what seemed at the time a darkly amusing move a decade in the future, where there…
The Last New Play in Washington for Now
It may have been unrealistic to open a new play amid the coronavirus pandemic, but "The Realistic Joneses" did just that on Saturday at Spooky Action Theatre, a group whose…
Tuesday TV: Wear Your Green at Home
Any sane St. Patrick’s Day takes place at home this year, on a day when even Ireland has closed the pubs. Turner Classic Movies has planned for that with a…
Monday TV: ‘The Plot Against America’
It's not easy to adapt Philip Roth; there are very few successful examples. The new mini-series “The Plot Against America” (HBO, 9 p.m.) may come the closest. It's a careful reading…
Sunday TV: A New Start for ‘Westworld’
The second season of the sleek sci-fi reboot “Westworld” (HBO, 9 p.m.) sort of defined going off the rails. But with the monumental sidetracks of the kung fu world ending…
Saturday TV: Funny Women, Furious Men
Fran Drescher hosts a new comedy special “More Funny Women of a Certain Age” (Showtime, 10 p.m.), featuring a group of seasoned comediennes that include Julia Scotti, Thea Vidale, Tammy…
Friday TV: Streaming for the Homebound
Looks like everyone will be staying inside more than usual so the streaming services gear up with their usual Friday load of new titles. Amy Ryan and Gabriel Byrne star…
TV in the Time of Coronavirus
The shocking speed at which coronavirus is being spread has affected television, such that live audiences have already been cut from live daytime shows from “Live with Kelly and Ryan”…
Also on Thursday: ‘Project Runway’ Finale
Serena Williams is guest judge on the 18th season finale of “Project Runway” (Bravo, 9 p.m.), which ends once more during New York Fashion Week, and finalists that may include…