The notion of an imperfect superhero has been around for some time, and Hulu’s new Future Man series proves we still have lots of fun new places to explore...

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THE VOICE By David Bianculli

Last night’s two-hour Playoffs Round had Jennifer Hudson, then Blake Shelton, guiding their six-person teams to emotional and challenging performances, then slicing those teams in half. Hudson made the right choices, selecting the most electrifying or captivating singers from her group – and so did Shelton, from his, including Chloe Kohanski, pictured, performing a smartly subdued version of Cyndi Lauper’s “Time After Time.” (Well, I correctly identified all s

2017

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THE MIDDLE By David Bianculli

As current ABC sitcoms go, Modern Family may own Halloween, but The Middle has just as firm a hold on Thanksgiving. This Midwestern family has grown a lot over the years – the kids, physically as well as emotionally – and gathering them around the holiday table has both measured and showcased those annual growth spurts. And then, of course, there are the visiting relatives… Except this year, the Hecks are the visitors, taking a holiday road trip to visit Frankie’s sister

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THIS IS US By David Bianculli

According to NBC, tonight’s This Is Us is the first of three special episodes about “the big three.” And if you don’t know what – or, more accurately, who – the “big three” are, then you haven’t bee watching. But if you have, you’ll be ready, as one of the trio of siblings is invited back to high school to receive a tribute.

2017

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LAW & ORDER TRUE CRIME: THE MENENDEZ MURDERS By David Bianculli

SERIES FINALE: This is the eighth and final part of this True Crime installment of Law & Order, which has tried, though not overwhelmingly succeeded, to match the quality and excitement of such limited series, based on true crimes, as FX’s The People vs. O.J. Simpson: American Crime Story. But it does have Edie Falco, and whenever she’s on screen, that’s pretty much enough.

2017

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AMERICAN HORROR STORY: CULT By David Bianculli

Last week, I identified that night’s episode as the finale of the Cult story line of American Horror Story. Then I tuned in to watch the ending, and boy, was I surprised. Not by the ending, but by the realization that it wasn’t the ending. Sorry. For some reason, I was convinced Cult would conclude after 10 episodes. Nope. It’s still going – and tonight, the new episode is called “Great Again.”

2017

Nov

DAMNATION By David Bianculli

Last week’s series premiere of this Depression-era drama, a more modern Western about farmers, strikebreakers, and roving gunmen (and gunwomen), was memorably violent, surprising, and populated with mysterious and intriguing characters. Is Damnation worth a second look? Given the premiere’s execution, and its title – hell, yes.

2017

Nov

‘ILL BEHAVIOUR’ DEBUTS ON SHOWTIME By David Hinckley

Showtime’s new Brit import Ill Behaviour plays like a screwball comedy written by a room full of depressed people who have gone off their meds...

2017

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THE VOICE By David Bianculli

The Playoff Rounds begin tonight – and run through Wednesday this week, upping the ante while lowering the head count, as The Voice whittles the contestant pool down to the final 12.

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