Animation, Kids
Curious George

Based on the children’s books (and a continuation of a long-running TV show), Peacock’s take on the monkey is delightfully …

Animation, Kids
Cleopatra in Space

This Peacock kids’ show isn’t exactly out of this world, but it contains a few simple lessons that shine.

Drama, Sci-Fi/Fantasy
Brave New World

Peacock’s take on Aldous Huxley’s dystopian classic is not brave or new, but it does give viewers a salacious world.

Comedy, Drama
Little Voice

This Apple TV+ original is sweet and celebrates the power of community. But it comes with some not-so-little problems.

Drama, Sci-Fi/Fantasy
Warrior Nun

While some genuine spiritual elements aren’t completely missing here, the positives are nun-too-obvious.

Animation, Comedy, Kids
The Epic Tales of Captain Underpants in Space!

Captain Underpants and the crew have indeed blasted into orbit. But the show’s toilet humor keeps this cartoon earth bound.

Drama, Sci-Fi/Fantasy
The Twilight Zone (2019)

Rod Serling proved you could make a provocative show without a whiff of content. This Twilight Zone has no such …

Animation, Comedy, Kids, Sci-Fi/Fantasy
DC Super Hero Girls

Sure, these high schoolers sometimes have to take down the bad guys. But they’re more about lifting up each other.

Animation, Kids
Tumble Leaf

This preschool-aimed show is packed with an extensive vocabulary, bright colors and fun music.

Animation, Comedy, Kids, Sci-Fi/Fantasy
Kipo and the Age of Wonderbeasts

Kipo and the Age of Wonderbeasts is creative, engaging and clever. But it’s not Kansas. Indeed, it’s not even Oz.

Crime, Drama, Sci-Fi/Fantasy
Dark

Netflix’s new series Dark is, in many ways, a lot like its hit show Stranger Things. Except … darker.

Drama
Greenleaf

This soapy story is all about sex, greed and corruption—with a powerful megachurch as its backdrop.

Comedy, Drama
The Politician

Ryan Murphy’s empty-hearted hero, Payton, takes a run at a state senate seat. But that’s not the only thing that’s …

Comedy
Alexa & Katie

This Netflix teen sitcom has more than a laugh track. It has a heart, too.

Animation, Comedy
Crossing Swords

I had hoped to enjoy Crossing Swords. Instead, it just left me cross.