Review: Elsbeth, “Doll Day Afternoon” | Season 3, Episode 2 / Matlock, "Another Matlock" | Season 2, Episode 2
One show settles into formula while another reimagines its status quo
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Review: Abbott Elementary, “Ballgame” | Season 5, Episode 3
Abbott scores a base hit with an episode shot at a real-life Phillies game
Review: Survivor, “Go Kick Rocks, Bro” | Season 49, Episode 4
A tribe swap brings real conflict—and some much-needed characterization
Review: Slow Horses, "Missiles" | Season 5, Episode 4
A shocking ending is less than Londerful
Review: The Lowdown, “This Land?” | Season 1, Episode 5
The season’s mystery-plot suddenly intensifies, even as Lee takes a day off to hang out with Peter Dinklage.
Review: Only Murders in the Building, “Cuckoo Chicks” | Season 5, Episode 8
It’s guest stars’ night in The Velvet Room
Review: Elsbeth, “Yes, And...” | Season 3, Episode 1 / Matlock, "The Before Times" | Season 2, Episode 1
It's time to talk about two Columbos for the price of one.