Outlander — The Final Season (Starz)

Outlander Season 8 review — the final season of Diana Gabaldon's epic time-travel romance earns a perfect 100% on Rotten Tomatoes. Brian and Korie on why this show is a thousand years of television.

Shrinking — Season 3 (Apple TV+)

The Madison — Season 1 (Paramount+)

Marshals — Season 1 (Paramount+)

For All Mankind — Season 5 (Apple TV+)

Few shows on television have the structural audacity of For All Mankind. Each season leaps a decade forward, resetting the chessboard while keeping the emotional stakes of its long-running characters intact. Season 5 is no different — showrunner Ronald D. Moore and his team have once again redrawn the geopolitical map of their alternate Earth, and the results are staggering. The production design alone earns every dollar of Apple's investment, blending period-accurate hardware with technology that never quite was.

The Big Screen vs. The Small Screen: A Current Case Study

The debate between streaming and theatrical releases continues to rage on. With the rise of streaming services, the traditional theatrical model is being challenged. In this article, we'll examine the current case study of <em>For All Mankind</em> and explore the implications of its release strategy. From the showrunner's perspective, the series has devolved into a night soap, lacking the energy of its earlier seasons.

Watchlist: EPIC, Shrinking, and War Machine

This week's must-see streaming releases include a revelatory Elvis Presley documentary, a stellar character-driven series, and a simple yet satisfying sci-fi thriller. Find out what's worth your time on streaming this week. From the humanizing footage of Elvis Presley in EPIC to the award-winning performances in Shrinking, we've got you covered.

On the Screen: Where Sci-Fi Delivers and Spinoffs Miss

This week, we're navigating the uneven terrain of prestige television attempting to expand a universe, the surprising triumph of a revitalized sci-fi franchise, and a masterclass performance hampered by curious craft choices. The results prove that even with ample resources, intent doesn't always equal impact.

Watchlist: Badlands, Blue Moon, and For All Mankind

This week, I'm taking a closer look at the cinematography of three distinct projects: Badlands, Blue Moon, and For All Mankind. From the alien landscapes of Badlands to the character-driven drama of Blue Moon, and the sci-fi exploration of For All Mankind, each offers a unique perspective on the art of cinematography. Here's what caught my eye — and what didn't.