When You Need to Laugh, These Series Deliver
If the news is making you tense, you can release a few endorphins by watching new shows like “Animals,” “Lovesick” and “Chewing Gum.”
IFC’s “Brockmire”: “Bull Durham” Meets “Major League”
Hank Azaria and Amanda Peet hit it out of the park with this raunchy comedy series. “Brockmire” is a sharply written, darkly comic mix of baseball, love, lust, friendship, Internet infamy and an odd sort of redemption. Even the commercials are funny.
A Season of Change for “Star Trek: The Next Generation”
Despite drama behind the scenes and a big legacy to live up to, this sequel lived long and prospered.
6 Miniseries for Major Thrills in 10 Episodes or Less
“The Night Manager,” “The Honorable Woman,” and “The People v. O.J. Simpson” have redefined the crime series (and they’re easy to binge).
There’s Something About Vicky
Dame Judi Dench, Emily Blunt, and Jenna Coleman have all put their stamp on the timeless queen. These portrayals make it clear that “The Dowager Queen” was, in fact, plenty feisty.