Joelle Monique

freelance critic and executive producer at iHeart Radio

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What comedy shows to watch this season? Consider Our Flag Means Death, Gen V, Shrinking, and Bob’s Burgers, says one freelance critic.

Move over, ‘Ted Lasso.’ Comedy TV’s new phase is darker

What comedy shows to watch this season? Consider Our Flag Means Death, Gen V, Shrinking, and Bob’s Burgers, says one freelance critic.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

TV networks and streaming platforms are bringing back series like “Night Court” and “That ‘70s Show.” What’s driving the reboot craze?

Fan service vs. the unique and surprising: TV reboots are tricky

TV networks and streaming platforms are bringing back series like “Night Court” and “That ‘70s Show.” What’s driving the reboot craze?

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

“House of the Dragon” is set some 200 years before “Game of Thrones,” tracing House Targaryen’s collapse.

‘House of the Dragon,’ ‘Rings of Power’ show hunger for fantasy and escapism

“House of the Dragon” is set some 200 years before “Game of Thrones,” tracing House Targaryen’s collapse.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

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