An exclusive look at 25 of Summer 2019's biggest TV shows

StrangerThings 3: Premieres July 4 on Netflix Some things have changed in Hawkins, Ind. (theres a new mall! ), and some things havent (the Upside Down is still creepy AF!). Netflix The season takes place during the last summer before high school. The kids are growing up, and that transition is going to be messy and awkward and painful. Are they able to grow up without growing apart? Cara Howe/Netflix...

May 1, 2025 · 3 min · 552 words · Tammy Martinez

An Inspector Callsis a head-scratching parable at The Wallis: EW Review

The secrets he uncovers threatens to shake the very foundation of this once upstanding family. The production is hampered greatly by its perplexing staging. Perhaps both but a set that requires that many mental gymnastics is more a distraction than a storytelling aid. Credit: Mark Douet All this is furthered by the presence of a spectral ensemble whose purpose is unclear. The text itself is partly to blame. While the play and its staging create an exercise in confusion, the cast should not be faulted....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 87 words · Julie Campbell

An investigation of Jennifer Aniston's mid-Friendsmovie career

We need to talk about Jennifer Aniston. And no, not her divorce from Justin Theroux, because, duh! Were going to talk about her mid-Friendsmovie career. Credit: Everett Collection( (2); Van Redin/20th Century Fox/Kobal/REX/Shutterstock Our story begins, of course, withFriends. young advertising executive who is (what else?) Naturally, complications arise. The following spring broughtThe Object of My Affection, more solidly nostalgic rom-com fare. To make matters even more complicated, George is gay....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 131 words · Joshua Henson

An oddly superficial Grammys distracted from its own best moments: EW review

What did JAY-Z think of the Grammys? Did he notice them? Nominated eight times for4:44, the rap legend sat patiently through all 57 hours of the awards show. Sure, he lost to Kendrick Lamar, but its hard to argue with that opening number. To be as famous as JAY-Z is to be a willing punchline at events like this. In one of his acceptance speeches, Lamar suggested that JAY-Z should be President....

May 1, 2025 · 3 min · 608 words · Donna Esparza

An ode to Bravo's one-season wonders

Yes, you read that right! But that is very much beside the point. Will Bravo ever air another pep talk to rival Chanels rabbi telling her Remember, you are a princess? Credit: Charles Trainor/Bravo/NBCu Photo Bank The list goes on. Were talkingDukes of Melrose. Were talkingMiss Advised,L.A. Shrinks,Game of Crowns. It had a retro girly-popthemeand a hip youthful soundtrack. Every episode was named after a Velvet Underground song. In retrospect, I should have known that it could never last....

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 263 words · Joshua Sutton

An ode to Diana Rigg, the Queen of Shade onGame of Thrones

And, no, she also doesnt know anything about those internet memes. But she does laugh at the thought of Olenna Tyrellwearing shades while throwing shade. Thats the nature of my profession. Helen Sloan/HBO When showrunners David Benioff and D.B. All she knew was that the scripts were masterfully crafted. I loved the complexity of Olenna, she recalls. She was a political woman, and she played the game brilliantly. The trips to Northern Ireland and Croatia were an added perk....

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 322 words · Jill Chen

An ode to the bestNew Girlrecurring characters

The supporting players are equally strong. Sadie is one of Jess friends from her time B.L. Its clearly too late for that, but it isnt too late to appreciate her comedic timing. Credit: Jennifer Clasen/FOX But beyond the pure theatrical genius of these acting veterans are two characters who are consistently entertaining. Outside Dave (Steve Agee) Wilson onHome Improvement. Steve Urkel onFamily Matters. Jennifer Clasen/FOX Ned Flanders onThe Simpsons. And now, Outside Dave onNew Girljoins the ranks of the sitcom neighbor hall of fame....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 197 words · Lori Taylor

An ode to Vin Diesel's Groot-inspired red carpet fashion

Groot, but make it fashion Vin Dieselis continuing his trend of bringing greenery to the red carpet. And for something like Groot, I always like to participate. (Were not exactly sure what those Groot-esque qualities are monosyllabic? Steve Granitz/WireImage covered in bark and moss? Even better, this is not the first time Diesel has paid tribute to his botanical character through fashion. Twigs growing out of his jacket, the way that Baby Groot grew into surly Teenage Groot!...

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 136 words · Shannon Lopez

An ode toMurder One, Steven Bochco's groundbreaking legal gem

Steven Bochcodid a lot of things first. Law,Doogie Howser M.D.and more Bochcos influence on TV cannot be overstated. Starring Daniel Benzali (a frequent Bochco player who had recurring roles onNYPD BlueandL.A. Stanley Tucci (left) and Daniel Benzali on Murder One.Everett Collection Can America pay attention for that long? ponderedEWs Bruce Frettsa few months beforeMurders September 1995 debut. But oh, for those of us who did get hooked early,Murderwas a rush of addictive adrenaline....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 171 words · Elaine Decker

An unfiltered Steve Bannon is his own worst enemy inThe Brink: EW review

Hunkered down in the Breitbart Embassy in D.C., the rumpled hate-whisperer refers to Trumps win as divine providence. Then the sh hits the fan…. The presidents response to the tragedy didnt help matters. Credit: Magnolia Pictures And it would be Bannon who, rightly or wrongly, would end up taking the fall. He was cut loose from the West Wing (technically, he resigned). Its a blessing for the film. Meanwhile, young Republican candidates for Congress visit him to kiss his ring and get his advice and blessing....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 126 words · Rodney Duran

Anastasiacomposers tell the stories behind the film's most beloved songs

Many of the songs live onin a new stage adaptation of the film, whichopened on Broadwayin spring 2017. Both had vague knowledge of the Anastasia legend and Russian culture when they began working on the film. It gave us all these ideas for the movie," says Ahrens. Credit: Everett Collection; Inset: Walter McBride/Getty Images Flaherty says he was already a fan of Russian classical music when he began composing the songs....

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 333 words · Dustin Hernandez

Anastasiasets closing date on Broadway

The cast ofAnastasiaare about to become figures dancing gracefully across Broadways memory. Upon closing, it will have played 808 regular performances and 34 previews at New Yorks Broadhurst Theatre. We couldnt be more proud. Credit: Bruce Glikas/FilmMagic Anastasiasjourney (to the past) will continue even after it shutters on Broadway. The production is currently touring North America through March 2020. We are eager to continue Anyas journey across the globe. Cody Simpson, Constantine Germanacos, Vicki Lewis, and Penny Fuller round out the principal cast....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 92 words · Michael Simmons

And the new star ofThe Bacheloretteis...

Yeah, this was not one of those years, rose lovers. I feel all the emotions, a nervous Hannah told Harrison. And then we got to watch the exact moment when Harrison FaceTimed her with the news. Craig Sjodin/ABC via Getty Images (4) said shewantedto be the Bachelorette if Colton didnt choose her in the end. When Caeylnnfinally got sent home, her initial response was probablynotsomething she would want included in her pageant reel....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 147 words · Nancy Thomas