Mr. and Mrs. Smith’s Faux Love StoryThe series’ open ending amounts to little more than anticlimax thanks its misrepresentation of what John and Jane really care about.
ByRoxana Hadadi
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Put Maya Erskine in EverythingPEN15 introduced her as a gonzo comedic talent. Mr. & Mrs. Smith makes a convincing case for her as a rom-com lead.
Mr. & Mrs. Smith Series-Premiere RecapDonald Glover and Maya Erskine’s take on Mr. & Mrs. Smith is a darker, messier, and more “relatable” version of the original spy thriller.
ByBen Rosenstock
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Why Is Donald Glover Pranking Us?A series of confusing events involving Tyra Banks, Mark Normand, and a mysterious HiHi Instagram account have swept the internet this past week.
Swarm Recap: The Making of a MurdererAs this story nears its end, Ni’Jah almost feels like a Wizard of Oz–type figure, which means the real story lies with Dre, Swarm’s Dorothy.
Twitter SwarmedAll the buzz about Donald Glover and Janine Nabers’s new show.
ByWolfgang Ruth
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Swarm’s Most Dangerous DevotionThe Prime Video series about a murderous stan falls short in exploring the ways female companionship can be amplified into something more sinister.
Zazie Beetz Lays Van to RestSeven years playing Atlanta’s most wayward character has brought the actor clarity: “The character is a part of my transformation.”
ByTirhakah Love
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Atlanta Wasn’t for EveryoneStephen Glover on testing the boundaries of television as his (and his brother’s) show signs off.
Atlanta Returns, Singular As EverThe long-awaited third season kicks off with yet another stand-alone episode that suggests Donald Glover’s comedy is, at heart, an anthology series.
