Aaron Sorkin Thinks Life Still Imitates ‘The West Wing’
The political drama debuted 25 years ago. But the creator believes the politics were mostly beside the point.
By
The political drama debuted 25 years ago. But the creator believes the politics were mostly beside the point.
By
Miriel tests the waters. Sauron tests everyone’s sanity.
By
Marvel’s “WandaVision” spinoff has more witchcraft but less magic.
By
The longtime star of “It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia” is a brilliant crime-solving maid in this new ABC procedural.
By
The Menendez Brothers: What to Know Ahead of the New Netflix Series
“Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story” chronicles the trials of two brothers who killed their parents in 1989, and their aftermath. Much has changed since then.
By
Best and Worst Moments From the 2024 Emmys
It was a good night for diversity and kilts, but one also marked by shameless ads and … humidity? (Why was everyone so shiny?)
By
‘Shogun’: Here’s What to Know About the Record-Breaking Emmy Hit
The FX epic ruled TV’s top honors, racking up 18 Emmys for its first season. Here is a brief guide to this saga of samurai warriors and star-crossed lovers.
By
‘Shogun’ Wins Best Drama in Record Year, ‘Hacks’ Takes Top Comedy Prize
Anna Sawai and Hiroyuki Sanada won top acting honors as “Shogun” won 18 Emmys. “Hacks” won best comedy, while its star, Jean Smart, won best actress in a comedy.
‘The Penguin’ Waddles Onto HBO
Played by Colin Farrell under pounds of prosthetic makeup, the character anchors the latest superhero series, a bridge between “Batman” films that aims to be more than a mere brand extension.
By
Advertisement
In ‘Shogun,’ Anna Sawai Drew On the Power of Silence. And Mozart.
“It gives me confidence,” she said about her first Emmy nomination, for best actress in a drama. “I have such bad impostor syndrome.”
By
Matt Berry Is Afraid of Heights, Not Comedy
His performance as a debauched vampire in “What We Do in the Shadows” earned him an Emmy nod. It has also often had him dangling 50 feet off the ground.
By
For Aja Naomi King, an Emmy Nomination Is a Seismic Event
The earth shook as she talked about receiving her first Emmy nod, for her role as Harriet in the Apple TV+ show “Lessons in Chemistry.” Literally.
By
‘Reservation Dogs’ Showed D’Pharaoh Woon-A-Tai What Is Possible
The actor received his first Emmy nomination for his performance on the acclaimed Native comedy. In an interview, he talks about breaking down stereotypes, and possibly reviving his character.
By
For Nava Mau, ‘Baby Reindeer’ Felt Private. Then It Blew Up.
Mau is up for an Emmy for her performance in the hit Netflix series, making her the first transgender person to be nominated for a limited series acting Emmy.
By
The former fake heiress let her tracking device steal the show in her “Dancing With the Stars” debut. To survive another week, she may need to show some emotion.
By Annemarie Conte
This taut and serious Amazon series chronicles the time when Prince Andrew was interviewed on TV about his relationship with Jeffrey Epstein.
By Margaret Lyons
The “Tonight Show” host quipped about the former president’s rally in Long Island on Wednesday.
By Trish Bendix
She steered vacationers and business travelers to choice destinations, talked about the best deals, and offered up savvy tips on how to avoid vexation.
By Sam Roberts
The owners of a new spot say hiring comics based on referrals from other stand-ups is no guarantee the acts will be funny. Others say it’s all more nuanced.
By Jason Zinoman
“Not only is it morally wrong, but you’re also just giving him more things to brag about,” Ronny Chieng said on Tuesday’s “Daily Show.”
By Trish Bendix
The buzzy FX series delves into the N.F.L. star who murdered a friend less than a year after playing in the Super Bowl.
By Emmanuel Morgan
David Lynch’s voice is unmistakable — and a national treasure. The world of film deserves more like it.
By M.D. Rodrigues
In a frank and entertaining new memoir, the TV newscaster recounts how sexism, and Dan Rather, sidelined her groundbreaking career.
By Margaret Sullivan
Jimmy Kimmel said the former president, who blamed Democrats for “highly inflammatory language,” was himself “not a calming influence.”
By Trish Bendix
The uptick puts the Emmys among the award shows, such as the Oscars, that have had audience gains in the past few years.
By John Koblin
A star of the Netflix hit “Heartstopper,” this actor is now joining the Marvel universe.
By Alexis Soloski
The network has been a darling among critics for years. But it hit a new high on Sunday, with “Shogun” winning best drama and “The Bear” picking up several awards as well.
By John Koblin
Jodie Foster added to her awards collection while the stars of “Shogun” and “Baby Reindeer” helped propel their shows to big nights.
By Julia Jacobs, Matt Stevens and Jason M. Bailey
Advertisement
The dance competition and dating show are back for another season.
By Shivani Gonzalez
The Max series about two female comedians from different generations has been nominated for best comedy series twice before, but this is its first win.
By Julia Jacobs
The win capped a successful evening for the mostly subtitled FX series, which picked up several major Emmys on Sunday.
By Matt Stevens
The fashion on the red carpet ran the gamut. These 16 looks were among the most notable.
By The Styles Desk
The surprise Netflix hit, about a struggling comedian and his stalker, won multiple Emmys on Sunday, including major acting and writing awards.
By Matt Stevens
Ron Howard and Henry Winkler teamed up for a sketch honoring the classic nostalgia sitcom, set in a replica of the show’s diner, Arnold’s.
By Jeremy Egner
Bergen remarked that a Republican vice-presidential candidate “would never attack a woman for having kids.”
By Matt Stevens
The actress won for her starring role in the Max series “Hacks,” a sitcom set in the rarefied, ruthless world of stand-up comedy. It is her sixth Emmy overall.
By Alexis Soloski
The “Bear” star was a surprise winner over Hannah Einbinder, for “Hacks,” and Meryl Streep, for “Only Murders in the Building.”
By Alexis Soloski
The actor won his second Emmy for his starring role in the FX series “The Bear.”
By Annie Aguiar
Advertisement
The father-and-son acting duo share a self-deprecating and inoffensive rapport — a fitting mix for prime-time television.
By Julia Jacobs
Here are the winners from the 76th Emmy Awards, which took place Sunday night.
By Shivani Gonzalez
Stephen Colbert and Evie McGee Colbert once had a falling out over a spoon, but their new cookbook has them in the kitchen, with love, laughter and the right utensils.
By Mattie Kahn
Arts & Leisure’s fall preview connects readers with the season’s noteworthy cultural works. And there are many.
By Emmett Lindner
Anna Sawai and Hiroyuki Sanada won top acting honors as “Shogun” won 18 Emmys. “Hacks” won best comedy, while its star, Jean Smart, won best actress in a comedy.
By John Koblin
Between seasons of “The Real Housewives of New York City,” Erin Lichy is researching recipes, listening to Charli XCX and checking out fashion at the Met.
By Annie Armstrong and Krista Schlueter
The actress is seemingly everywhere this year, and in “The Substance,” she delves into an unusually disturbing new role.
By Kathryn Shattuck
The “Saturday Night Live” alumna plays a sorceress in the new “WandaVision” spinoff “Agatha All Along.”
By Leigh-Ann Jackson
The sardonic British series about spies no one wants is as likable as ever in its fourth season. Is that enough?
By Mike Hale
“Have I Got News for You” will inject some levity into the CNN schedule. But on a news network, finding comedy in politics during an election year comes with risks.
By Alex Marshall
Advertisement
The debate between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump was the big topic of this week, with the hosts discussing the number of households that watched live and Taylor Swift’s endorsement of Harris.
By Trish Bendix
This month’s picks include documentaries for animal lovers and an animated fantasy from Ukraine.
By Dina Gachman
The Emmys are on Sunday night at 8 p.m. Eastern, two hours after the red carpet festivities begin.
By John Koblin
James Poniewozik, The New York Times’s chief television critic, discusses the state of modern television and the struggle to watch it all.
By Sarah Bahr
When President Biden briefly donned a Trump hat, he “gave everyone in QAnon a brain aneurysm at once,” Jimmy Kimmel said.
By Trish Bendix
And yet, compared with the British “Office,” it is a model of restraint.
By Margaret Lyons
Like his father, who taught him, he bred and coached the collies that played the heroic star of television and movies.
By Michael S. Rosenwald
This week’s focus was largely on the deepening political drama in Numenor and Khazad-dum, where things have gotten predictably messy.
By Noel Murray
George Clooney as Murrow! Denzel Washington as Othello! Mia Farrow as a larcenous landlord! So much to see!
By Michael Paulson
“More than 67 million Americans watched the debate on television last night, and of that 67 million, the only one who seems to think Trump did a good job is Donald Trump,” Kimmel said.
By Trish Bendix
Advertisement
In Tuesday’s debate, the vice president made herself the studio audience for a cringe comedy starring her opponent.
By James Poniewozik
The two actors talk about how the stage and screen great was a one-of-a-kind inspiration to them, and many others.
By Jonathan Abrams
As the stars of the “Romeo + Juliet” that opens on Broadway, they will die for love. And to make that convincing, they need to become friends first.
By Alexis Soloski
Four picks across television, film and podcasting that examine dark stories about some of the most trendy clothing brands.
By Maya Salam
Stephen Colbert said that the vice president needed to “rattle Trump’s cage. And now that it is over, they are still looking for pieces of his cage in low orbit.”
By Trish Bendix
The actor won just about every award he could — but his Oscar was an honorary one. Is that enough for an EGOT?
By Aimee Ortiz
Ashley Padilla, Emil Wakim and Jane Wickline will be the show’s new faces in its landmark season.
By Maya Salam
The frothy Netflix show frustrated Parisians with its portrait of their city. Now its heroine is heading to Rome — and the showrunner doesn’t care if residents there feel the same way.
By Calum Marsh
Fifty years ago, the Emmys created an uber-award in a widely derided stunt. But amid today’s category confusion, perhaps a super solution is required.
By Brian Lowry
Jimmy Kimmel predicted Kamala Harris and Donald Trump will face questions “on all the big issues: the economy, immigration, electrocution, sharks.”
By Trish Bendix
Advertisement
He gave life to characters like Darth Vader in “Star Wars” and Mufasa in “The Lion King,” and went on to collect Tonys, Golden Globes, Emmys and an honorary Oscar.
By Robert D. McFadden
The four actresses who played Lenù and Lila from adolescence to middle age discuss the end of the HBO series.
By Elisabetta Povoledo
“All In: Comedy About Love,” a new play by Simon Rich, includes a celebrity cast taking on the roles of pirates, dogs and other zany characters.
By Sarah Bahr
The VMAs, Creative Emmys and Emmy Awards are on the schedule, while ABC is hosting the first debate between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump.
By Shivani Gonzalez
HBO’s Elena Ferrante adaptation completes one of the best portraits of a lifelong relationship ever made for TV.
By James Poniewozik
A revealing new documentary could redefine our understanding of the pop icon. But you will probably never get to see it.
By Sasha Weiss
The Oscar winner found surprising depths in this reboot of the beloved procedural, which she said will be her final job. “This is my last dance,” she said.
By Alexis Soloski
Young professional athletes are increasingly broadcasting their obsession with anime like “Pokémon” and “Naruto,” upending preconceptions about kinds of fandom.
By Emmanuel Morgan
A British import on Sundance Now, the series balances sports sudsiness with prickly, fraught drama about sex, maturity, consent and power.
By Margaret Lyons
A new Hulu series will explore a cheating scandal — and its aftermath — that rocked the world of Mormon social media influencers.
By Jessica Roy
Advertisement
From “Beetlejuice” to its sequel, these are the actresses and roles that made us embrace the darkness.
By Maya Phillips
A “WandaVision” spinoff, Colin Farrell in “The Penguin” and Alfonso Cuarón’s “Disclaimer” are among the season’s tantalizing offerings.
By Mike Hale
The “Late Night” host said that Republican efforts to turn the accusations back on Democrats are “only making things worse.”
By Trish Bendix
This week’s episode, which included several Tolkien fan-favorite characters and creatures, is the best of the season thus far.
By Noel Murray
“The Circle” is one of many current shows using the same state-of-the-art production hub to shoot a variety of international versions.
By Calum Marsh
In “Beetlejuice Beetlejuice,” the actor returns to a role now enshrined in pop culture — with 35 years of ups and downs and an Oscar nomination under his belt.
By Leah Greenblatt and Geordie Wood
His breakout role was as the nerdy Jewish heartthrob in “The O.C.” Now in the rom-com “Nobody Wants This,” he goes full rabbi.
By Alexis Soloski and Adali Schell
Kimmel mocked Donald Trump for flubbing words before doing so himself on Wednesday, saying, “That’s why I’m not going to be president.”
By Trish Bendix
The woman who impersonated a German heiress will reprise her false identity on season 33 of the show, becoming the latest contestant with legal or other troubles.
By Victor Mather
The Netflix anime series channels familiar themes without feeling like a retread.
By Esther Zuckerman
Advertisement
The series, based on a 1999 plane hijacking, prompted backlash on social media. Critics claimed it wrongly portrayed the Islamist hijackers as Hindus.
By John Yoon and Suhasini Raj
The longtime friends are appearing together in the new Broadway play “The Roommate.” Everything you think you know about them may be wrong.
By Ben Brantley
In the new Broadway production of “Yellow Face,” the “Lost” and “Hawaii Five-0” star is taking a risk. “I am aware,” he says, “that people have not usually seen me in this way.”
By Robert Ito
Colbert reacted to a survey showing the vice president ahead of Donald Trump, 48 percent to 43 percent, saying it “really restores my faith in almost half of humanity.”
By Trish Bendix
A glitzy mystery starring Nicole Kidman arrives early this month; later, a new true-crime series tells the troubling tale of Lyle and Erik Menendez.
By Noel Murray
His role as a surfer in that trendsetting hit movie led to success on television shows like “The Time Tunnel” and “T.J. Hooker,” and on the pop charts.
By Will Dudding
Advertisement
Advertisement