I loved getting to do a deep dive with Audra McDonald and Denee Benton about what made their characters' arcs on the third season of "The Gilded Age" so special. Plus the photos accompanying this feature are fantastic!

Tara Ariano (for Cracked): "Tires" Season Two Proves Shane Gillis Actually Cares

"Tires" is hardly a marquee show, but its second season was a huge leap forward from its first, and I think it's interesting to see/critique how a series that is so much the untrammeled vision of its creators evolves.

Vanessa Armstrong (for Indiewire): Inside the Making of the ‘Star Trek: Strange New Worlds’ Murder Mystery Episode

I love digging into how certain episodes were made, from the costumes to the set pieces, to the story choices. This Strange New Worlds episode was rich on all fronts.

Deanna Barnert (for Woman's World): Soap Star Maurice Benard on His Anxiety: ‘I Didn’t Know if I’d Ever Act Again’ (EXCLUSIVE)

A candid interview about an important topic, with a side of dishy TV talk - my favorite combo!

Margie Barron (for Entertainment Today): The American Revolution has Ken Burns exploring ‘the most important event since the birth of Christ’

With its mission to educate, inspire, and entertain, PBS deserves our support.

Amanda Bell (for TV Insider): ‘The Rainmaker’ Stars Answer Our Burning Questions About That Finale

This was a new series that I followed very closely from start to finish, and fortunately, I'd seen all 10 episodes before the red carpet premiere, so I was able to get some scoop on the finale before even the stars had seen the episode! Plus, I secured time with the creator to dig into some burning questions and scoop on Season 2 that no one else had yet.

Josh Bell (for Tom's Guide): My favorite classic sitcom is now streaming on Hulu — watch 8 seasons of supernatural silliness

Classic TV rarely gets the same respect as classic film, so I was happy to have a chance to spotlight an enduring favorite from my childhood days watching Nick at Nite when it started streaming on Hulu. I'll never get tired of watching Samantha Stephens twitch her nose.

Tara Bennett (for Paste Magazine): Toon In: Animated TV Highlights for April, from Devil May Cry to Iyanu

For 2.4 years, it was my great joy to curate and write my monthly TOON IN column for Paste TV. I spoke with creators making amazing animated series for streaming or broadcast. My April column, in particular, featured the best of what my column could be - a diverse lineup of creators showcasing the depth and breadth of what the medium releases in any given month. It was an honor to be a spotlight space and advocate for these creators and their voices.

Ryan Berenz (for TV Insider): Meet the Cast of FX's New Comedy 'Adults'

I had only one question... for each member of the cast... plus three follow-up questions ... also for each member of the cast.

Marc Berman (for Forbes): ‘The Jeffersons’ at 50: A Look Back at the Classic Sitcom

In 2001, I had the wonderful opportunity to interview "The Jeffersons" star Isabel Sanford. The feature was in honor of the 30th anniversary of "All in the Family" — the groundbreaking sitcom that, of course, gave rise to "The Jeffersons." During our conversation, Ms. Sanford told me she hoped someone would someday write an article giving "The Jeffersons" the full credit it deserved. This one is for you, Isabel Sanford, who reached a career zenith with a well-deserved Emmy Award as Louise “Weezie” Jefferson. Thank you for the memories… and for the inspiration.

Abbie Bernstein (for Assignment X): SHARK WEEK: Shark expert and survivor Paul de Gelder

This was the most astonishing activity I can recall discussing (and seeing on camera) this year.

David Bianculli (for NPR): Why Ending 'The Late Show' Is a Paramount Error

Topical, opinionated, historical.

Jay Bobbin (for TV Media): Happy 65th Anniversary, "My Three Sons": Classic sitcom marks a milestone

I had a hugely enjoyable time writing this article, not only for remembering the show and sharing the specific information on it, but for spotlighting some TV history — which I feel is valuable in understanding how we got where we are in the medium now, quaint though the given series might seem these days.

Francine Brokaw (for Daily Herald): Providence Falls is unique, engaging and memorable

While this might not represent my very best work of 2025, I decided to highlight this TV movie event because of its uniqueness. As someone who loves time travel stories, I rarely come across one that is this engaging without being silly. It is a good representation of how a time travel story can be done in an entertaining yet credible way while adding that magic and mystical touch of time travel, and I wanted to bring it to the attention of my readers.

Ani Bundel (for MS Now): Why the second season of ‘Andor’ hits way too close to home

My last piece for MSNBC, and one of the most relevant shows of our era.

Kayti Burt (for Time): Netflix's Pop Star Academy: Katseye Reveals What it Takes to Make a Global Girl Group

This piece about Netflix docu-series Pop Star Academy: Katseye allowed me to use my expertise in K-pop to write about American TV. For it, I spoke to director Nadia Hallgren about what it was like to get to know and follow the teen girls competing to be in Katseye, one of the biggest musical acts of the year.

Danette Chavez (for The AV Club): The age of the "are you paranoid enough?" thriller is here

I enjoy a not-so-obvious trend piece, both as a reader and an author. And this is one trend that is likely to keep going.

Tim Clodfelter (for The Winston-Salem Journal): Brothers born in Winston-Salem produce Amazon Prime drama about NC rock band

I've been following the Pate Brothers, siblings born in my hometown, through a career that has spanned sea monsters, teen dramas, space operas, crime show revivals, Charles Manson, and a show about undead cops - and now a show about a coastal town rock band on the rise. It'll be fascinating to see where they wind up next.

Paulette Cohn (for Parade): ‘Lucifer’s Tom Ellis Reveals New Details About Upcoming ‘CIA’ and ‘Thursday Murder Club’

In a year where I covered so much reality TV, it was refreshing to dive into this conversation with Tom Ellis about several of his acting projects, working with his wife, and being a girl dad.

Kelly Connolly (for TV Guide): Of Course It's Helly

At the risk of sounding too online, I knew when I heard a certain Severance finale theory about Helly that I had to respond. This piece was a satisfying one to write, and I was glad that it resonated!

Jacqueline Cutler (for The Daily Beast): James Cameron Decrees: TV’s Biggest Stars Are About to Be Penguins

I first thought of stories that traced tragedies (the Son of Sam murders, Oct. 7 attack), and decided I wanted to submit something more upbeat. What's more upbeat than penguins?

Randee Dawn (for The Los Angeles Times): Elisabeth Moss on ‘The Handmaid’s Tale’ finale moment that gave her chills

"The Handmaid's Tale" was an important, if imperfect, show. The way its success dovetails with Elisabeth Moss's career, after coming off of a potentially career-defining role in "Mad Men," is a useful parallel to understanding women taking charge in Hollywood (she directed and executive produced many episodes) over the past 15 years.

Eric Deggans (for NPR): Media companies thought late night TV was irrelevant. Jimmy Kimmel proved them wrong

It was a way to combine my long history of covering late night TV with speculation on its future and the current political moment. A great excuse to put all my thoughts about the form and the current crackdown on media into one long piece.

Andy Dehnart (for Reality Blurred): Dear Top Chef: an open letter to a show adrift

While I love Top Chef, I've been frustrated with it for a few seasons. So I wrote this open letter to the show, trying to be creative and have some fun while also explaining what isn't working for me.

Marcus James Dixon (for Gold Derby): From inbreeding to liver-eating, ‘X-Files’ writer Glen Morgan looks back on his scariest episodes — including the 1 banned from TV

"The X-Files" is the show that made me fall in love with television, so it was truly an honor to interview writer Glen Morgan about all of his favorite scary episodes, just in time for Halloween.

Rick Ellis (for All Your Screens): Ella Maisy Purvis Talks 'Patience,' Representation And Empathy

I was warned ahead of time that wasn't always comfortable with interviews. But she was delightful and willing to talk about the challenges and upsides of being an actress on the Autism spectrum

Dinah Eng (for Emmy Magazine): Why Slow Horses Has a New Director Every Season

Slow Horses is one of my favorite shows, and I loved interviewing Saul Metzstein, whose perspective embodies the wit and wisdom of the show.

Kevin Fallon (for The Daily Beast): ‘Mid-Century Modern’: Inside the Hit Comedy That’s Making TV So Much Gayer

'Golden Girls' and 'Will & Grace' are my two favorite TV comedies. One that combined the two? It was heaven to talk to everyone making it.

Eric Francisco (for Esquire): How Andor Created an Entirely New Language from Scratch

Even on the biggest shows, aspects of its creation might still be elusive—unless someone asks the right questions. Being a Star Wars fan with some knowledge of French from high school, my ears perked when I heard the “Ghorman” language in Andor. Eager to learn about its creation, I pitched this feature to my editors and got in touch with Lucasfilm, who enthusiastically pointed me to the show’s dialect coach Marina Tyndall. Over an enlightening conversation I learned how Star Wars invented a whole language from scratch, allowing even more insight to an alien culture that didn’t exist until it came to life on the streaming screen.

Whitney Friedlander (for The Ankler): Gen Z Is Huge. Their TV Shows Are Tiny. And Hollywood Is Panicking

I want my Gen Z Friends!

Abe Friedtanzer (for Awards Buzz): Prime Video Review: ‘Gen V’ is Back for an Equally Wild, Clever, and Enticing Season 2

Second seasons are often ignored but this is one that deserves to be celebrated. A spin-off shouldn't be as good as the original, but this show makes a great case for why!

Kay-B G. (for Nerdophiles): Wayward Is Mysterious & Gritty Netflix Cult Fave!

WAYWARD was one of my favorite shows this year and I picked this article to shine a light on a show that I believe more people should be watching and talking about! 

Michel Ghanem (for The Cut): It’s Time to Check In to Wayward

It's my third writing the "Appointment Viewing" column, which I can hardly believe. This year I got to attend the Toronto International Film Festival for my first time as press, which allowed me to write this review of Wayward that incorporate tidbits and quotes from the premiere. It all felt like a huge circle moment as a Canadian, writing about a Canadian show, at a Canadian film festival, for my column!

William Goodman (for Men's Health): How John Wick's Fighting Maestro Helped Bring New Anime Lazarus to Life

Any new show from COWBOY BEBOP creator Shinichirō Watanabe should be treated with the same level of excitement that's reserved for our greatest creatives, but the fact the new Adult Swim anime, LAZARUS, arrived with fight choreography from JOHN WICK creator Chad Stahelski made it a special event. This piece for Men's Health is all about how that collaboration came to be and how it made the series all the better.

Jim Halterman (for The Los Angeles Times): How 5 Emmy-nominated TV shows kept their big twist a secret

I love a good plot twist, especially those you don't see coming. So talking to those involved in bringing 5 delicious shockers to TV was a thrill to do.

Bill Harris (for Bell Media): Tim Allen Hopes to Restore The Laughs With a New Sitcom Persona in SHIFTING GEARS

Some brief but interesting quotes from Tim Allen reflecting on what he perceives as the change in the relationship between his politics and his sitcom humour through the years.

Tania Hussain (for Collider): Charlie Cox Knows What It Means To Be Fearless

After helping get this portrait-led signature series off the ground at Collider, I wanted to share the first one I got to write: a Charlie Cox profile that treats Daredevil not just as a character, but as a presence that lingers long after the credits roll. Sitting down with him and getting past the mask pulled me back to my early journalism roots and reflects the kind of TV coverage I care about most — human-first, culture-minded, and focused on the person helping shape the stories we love.

Scott Huver (for TV Guide): Star Trek: Strange New Worlds' Bosses Want a Harry Mudd Episode and Are Still Trying to Get Shatner

After covering "Star Trek: Strange New Worlds" fifth season via Zoom for several months, I had an opportunity to open hailing frequencies with the showrunners in person. They reflected on the season as a whole and offered glimpses of the future, including a few tidbits that should leave old school Trek fans (like me) as giddy as a hungry Tribble in a storage bin full of Quadrotriticale.

Meredith Jacobs (for TV Insider): ‘The Pitt’s Noah Wyle Dissects Dr. Robby’s Breakdown: ‘There Was a Masochistic Element of Excitement’ (VIDEO)

The Pitt and Noah Wyle were easily the best show and performance of the year. I absolutely loved getting to do a deep dive into Robby's Season 1 arc, Noah Wyle's Emmy nominations (for both The Pitt and ER), and Season 2 teases with him in a video interview. It's so clear every time he talks about the show and the character how much they mean to him and how well he knows them, and I always respect that in an actor.

Diedre Johnson (for The Wrap): ‘Red Alert’ and ‘One Day in October’ Reviews: Paramount+ and HBO Max Offer 2 Gripping Accounts of Oct. 7 Attacks

Details the dangerous, gruesome circumstances of war on civilians

Jae-Ha Kim (for Teen Vogue): Squid Game Season 2 Ending Explained: Major Character Deaths, Plot Twists, and More

“Squid Game” is full of blood and gore, but it also reflects on how South Korea reached this dystopian point. The show critiques how the poor are exploited for rich people’s pleasure, which is an allegory for how the post-war country initially was a puppet state for the U.S. government. To give insight into the second season, I delved into Korea’s independence movement, the plight of poverty-stricken elders who work until they die, the ostracized LGBTQ community, and more.

Stacy Lambe (for People): Chicago P.D.'s LaRoyce Hawkins on How His Physical Transformation Led to a Sexiest Man Alive Shoot: 'You Can See the Difference' (Exclusive)

It's hard not to be proud of interviewing one of the men selected for the 2025 Sexiest Man Alive issue — and getting to highlight a 'Chicago P.D.' star whose journey (both physical and mental) helped lead him to this moment was very special.

Carly Lane (for Collider): Timothy Olyphant Isn’t Interested in Repeating Himself

A profile of an actor I’ve long admired for his TV work, who was just a joy to speak with about WHY he loves acting for television.

Luaine Lee (for Tribune News Service): Celebrities Share How Their Fathers Shaped Them

Famous celebrities reminiscing about their dads for Father's day. What could be better?

Quinci LeGardye (for Marie Claire): Keyla Monterroso Mejia Wants to Do More Than Make You Laugh

I began the year by chatting one of my favorite rising stars, and I was honored to profile Keyla Monterroso Mejia as she was entering the biggest year of her career so far.

Julio Martinez (for his Substack): IN MEMORIUM: Diane Keaton

I was emotionally moved by her passing.

Kelly Martinez (for Emmy Magazine): Sheriff Country's Amanda Arcuri on Joining the Fire Country Universe With Morena Baccarin

It's been awesome following Amanda's career from her teen drama days to network TV, and I'm so glad she was my first Emmy Magazine interview.

Liam Mathews (for Parade): Fire Country Star and Los Angeles Resident Diane Farr Recounts Her Real-Life Wildfire Experience

Diane Farr, who plays a firefighter on TV, shared her story with me basically while it was happening, and it was an urgent and moving interview.

Lacy Baugher Milas (for Paste Magazine): No MCU Couple Matches Each Other’s Freak Like Daredevil: Born Again’s Wilson and Vanessa Fisk

The fact that Marvel remains truly incapable of writing any kind of compelling romance outside of Wanda and Vision and this weird ass pair of Daredevil supervillains who commit no end of crimes for each other never ceases to amaze me, so I had to finally write about it. Long live the Fisks.

Liz Shannon Miller (for Consequence): SVU and Chill: The Science of Why Crime Procedurals Comfort Us

My original hope for this piece had been to speak with talent on L&O and related shows, but I instead ended up having some fantastic conversations with academics about what they've learned from studying the ways and reasons we consume these series. I love writing a piece that legitimately addresses my own personal curiosity about a topic, and all of the sources I spoke with were so helpful.

Meg Mimura (for The Family Choice Awards): Harry Bosch's solo crime stories come to a screeching halt!

I had to pay tribute to the video streaming service's longest-running and most popular franchise to date. Shame on you, Amazon, for throwing away your flagship series and golden boy so unceremoniously! Bosch diehard fans deserve better.

Matt Webb Mitovich (for TVLine): S.W.A.T. Vet Jay Harrington Breaks Silence On EXILES Surprise: 'I Did Not Have Spinoff On My Bingo Card'

SWAT vet Jay Harrington and I had bonded during previous chats as Syracuse U. alumni, so when the cancelled series' 'EXILES' spinoff materialized out of nowhere, he was happy to hope on the phone and get very, professionally candid about how it all went down.

Philiana Ng (for The Wrap): Uzo Aduba’s Wild Year: Goodbye, ‘The Residence’; Hello, 6th Emmy Nomination

What was originally meant to be an inside-the-book print feature unexpectedly turned into a cover story. It was a real treat getting the opportunity to pen my second-ever magazine spotlight for TheWrap on the talented Uzo Aduba, who was celebrating her sixth career Emmy nomination for Netflix's "The Residence."

Hanh Nguyen (for Salon): “Bon Appetit, Your Majesty” and saving Korean palace cuisine

I knew I wanted to cover the food in this K-drama – which is central to the storytelling – in a meaningful way, but since neither the cast nor the crew were available, I had to search for other ways in. I learned that the particular cuisine depicted was a vehicle for communicating intent and diplomacy, and of one aspiring cook's campaign to have this cuisine be considered by UNESCO for cultural heritage. After interviewing him, I was able to weave together a story that outlined Korean palace cuisine, pulled from several K-dramas and also that cook's own story. I felt that this wasn't a run-of-the-mill sort of coverage but deepened my appreciation for both the series and Korean culture as well.

Rob Owen (for TribLive): TV Talk: Go on set to see how Pittsburgh-set ER drama ‘The Pitt’ gets made

I love a set visit story and I love a set visit story with local ties even more, giving readers a view into how a TV show set in Pittsburgh is made, efforts to match local elements. In the case of "The Pitt," that meant matching a tile floor.

Ronda Racha Penrice (for The Hollywood Reporter): ‘The Gilded Age’ Star Denée Benton Talks Peggy’s Epic Cinderella Moment and How a Season 4 Wedding Could Play Out

I had so many great conversations with so many amazing people, especially for The Gilded Age S3 (which is my best show of the year). But I think that Peggy Scott will go down as a trailblazing TV character. To have this season be such a breakout for this storyline and have epic performances by all of the incredible actors who have ruled the Broadway stage (Audra McDonald, Jordan Donica, Phylicia Rashad, John Douglas Thompson, Brian Stokes Mitchell) led by Denee Benton makes speaking with her in a postmortem just special. I am excited about what she believes can happen in S4, which I know is coming, and just to reflect on so many key moments is beyond. As the author of Black American History For Dummies, to not only witness this storyline and impact but be able to speak to the architects and vessels of it — for The Hollywood Reporter too!... This job just doesn't get any better than that. I am truly fortunate and grateful to have all my loves come together at once.

Aaron Pruner (for CNet): I'm a Big X-Files Fan, and This Adult Swim Show Gives Major Mulder and Scully Vibes

Common Side Effects came out of nowhere for me and it became an instant obsession. I was allowed to write a piece that isn't really a review, but more so a viewer recommendation type thing. It was super fun to write. And the show is probably one of the best sci-fi shows of the year.

Steven Prusakowski (for Awards Radar): TV Review: ‘Devil In Disguise’ is a Haunting, Human Portrait of the John Wayne Gacy Murders

This hybrid review/interview captured the core of the series, combining red carpet interviews with my insights into the series.

Erin Qualey (for Salon): DJ Vance is the heart of “Hacks” that Deborah Vance can’t stop breaking

I adore Kaitlin Olson more than anything. I truly think she's a modern Lucille Ball. Even though she's not in every episode of Hacks, her performance as DJ Vance makes a lasting impact on the overall narrative of the show. I was so happy that editor Kelly McClure let me write this piece! 

Ben Rosenstock (for Vulture): Let’s Call That Severance “Love Triangle” What It Was

This piece gave me the opportunity to nail down a very specific trend in fantasy and science fiction that had always disturbed me — and to critique Severance, one of my favorite shows that also sometimes frustrates me.

Lissete Lanuza Sáenz (for Remezcla): Joel’s The Last of Us Season 2 Storyline Reframes What We Believe About Grief

In an uneven season 2, The Last of Us still managed to get one important thing right: The moment everyone was dreading, Joel's (Pedro Pascal) death. And even though the world we live in is very different, the message about grief and making the most of the time you have still hits very hard.

Lauren Sarner (for The New York Post): ‘The Summer I Turned Pretty’ isn’t the first to explore love triangles — Why do these romantic trysts endure in pop culture?

I love using current shows as a jump off point to explore broader themes and topics. And, I was also lucky enough to get some really insightful quotes.

Johanna Schneller (for The Globe and Mail): Extraordinary Limited Series Dying for Sex Gets Women Friends Right

I love this series unreservedly, and it was a pleasure to write about it just as unreservedly.

Ryan Schwartz (for TVLine): The Pitt's Noah Wyle & Co. Talk Taking Robby to the Very Edge in Finale and 'Getting Mentally Healthy' in Season 2

If you follow me on social media, you already know I’m a diehard “ER” fan — so having Noah Wyle in our New York studio at midseason to break down the middle stretch of “The Pitt” Season 1 was a genuine pinch-me moment. But the real highlight came later, when I got him back on Zoom to postmortem the season’s final three episodes. That conversation, paired with additional insight from series creator R. Scott Gemmill and executive producer John Wells, resulted in one of my favorite pieces of the year: a deeper, more reflective look at how “The Pitt” stuck its landing and managed to tell such a deeply human story.

Kaiya Shunyata (for The Daily Beast): Trolls Came for This ‘Last of Us’ Actor. They Just Proved Them Wrong.

I think Bella Ramsey is one of the best young actors around, and I loved writing this piece spotlighting their best work yet in Season 2 of The Last of Us.

Terry Terrones (for The Hollywood Reporter): Jeff Probst on ‘Survivor’ 49, the Road to Season 50 and Why the Game Still Surprises Him After 25 Years

I’ve interviewed Survivor host/showrunner Jeff Probst several times over the years but this was my first time for The Hollywood Reporter, who I now cover the show for. It makes this one is special.

Leah Marilla Thomas (for The Daily Beast): ‘Alien: Earth’ Is Strangely Obsessed With ‘Peter Pan’: A Guide to the References

The earnest, dorky abandon with which Noah Hawley's 'Alien' series infused 'Peter Pan' references and themes all over the text was so delightful to me as a public domain enthusiast. Some might say I was obsessed.

Fred Topel (for UPI): KPOP Demon Hunters' cast says animation makes them 'way cooler'

I got to interview the voice cast and directors of "KPOP Demon Hunters" before it became a Netflix phenomenon. I'd like to say I knew all along, but it just looked fun and I'm glad I got on board early!

Ben Travers (for Indiewire): The ‘Death by Lightning’ Dudes, Ranked from ‘That Guy’ to ‘My Man!’

It's been a bleak year, so let's lighten things up a bit. And, you know, just look at these dudes!

Megan Vick (for Swooon): Why ‘Star Trek: Strange New Worlds’ Is the Best Sci-Fi TV Show for Romance

I became fully obsessed with Star Trek: Strange New Worlds this season and I wanted my romance audience to find a new gem in a genre they may not have considered hospitable to their interests before.

K. L. Connie Wang (for Parade): Hallmark Star Opens Up About Heartbreaking Breast Cancer Diagnosis

Crystal has been an inspiration as she battles Stage 3 breast cancer. With no family history of the disease, her diagnosis was a shock to her and those around her. She has been open about her treatment and the havoc the disease AND treatment has been to deal with. She has recorded her journey on social media in hopes to demystify the disease and treatment as well as encouraging women to get their yearly mammograms.

Kathia Woods (for The Philadelphia Tribune): For Coogler and Hodge, Black female experience is the priority in 'Ironheart'

I like that I got a chance to highlight a Black woman showrunner in the MCU.

Alex Zalben (for IGN): The Witcher’s Final Seasons: Liam Hemsworth and Showrunner Lauren Schmidt Hissrich on Replacing Henry Cavill and Crafting ‘A Really Good Payoff to the Series’

As a digital cover story for IGN, I talked to Liam Hemsworth and showrunner Lauren Schmidt Hissrich the week they finished the series for extended, frank conversations about the switch from Henry Cavill to Hemsworth, wrapping up five seasons, and the at-the-time upcoming fourth season. I was mainly happy with not just how open they were to talking about everything, but with good humor, and felt it made for an interesting overall story about how the process of recasting isn't as simple as switching one person in for another.