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37 Ripley Shots That Would Blow Caravaggio’s Mind

 The black-and-white Netflix series relies on visual motifs that reflect its central character’s alienation. It absolutely rips. By Roxana Hadadi
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Every Shōgun Episode Ends Perfectly

 The best show on television right now is doing something simple: nailing its final minutes every week. By Roxana Hadadi
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A Vanderpump Rules Guide to The Valley’s Mess

 To understand the incestuous waters in which this spinoff swims, we must return to the source. By Bethy Squires

Interviews

  1. overnights
    Elsbeth Recap: What If Parenting, But Too Much?Admit it: You’d also murder to help your kid’s tennis career.
    By Sophie Brookover
  2. overnights
    Summer House Recap: Out of This WorldWe must protect West and Ciara’s relationship at all costs.
    By Brian Moylan
  3. tv 101
    Every Shōgun Episode Ends PerfectlyThe best show on television right now is doing something simple: nailing its final minutes every week.
    By Roxana Hadadi
  4. art history
    37 Ripley Shots That Would Blow Caravaggio’s MindThe black-and-white Netflix series relies on visual motifs that reflect its central character’s alienation. It absolutely rips.
    By Roxana Hadadi
  5. overnights
    Under the Bridge Recap: Something RottenJosephine either has a knack for amassing followers or she read a book on cults.
    By Erin Qualey
  7. overnights
    American Horror Story: Delicate Recap: Sealed With a KissIn which Kim Kardashian talks about poop.
    By Katie Rife
  8. reality tv
    A Vanderpump Rules Guide to The Valley’s MessTo understand the incestuous waters in which this spinoff swims, we must return to the source.
    By Bethy Squires
  9. vulture lists
    Every Conan Without Borders International Special, RankedConan is often at his best when he leaves the country.
    By Ian Goldstein
  10. comedy review
    Conan O’Brien Must Go Takes One Giant Step for Travel-Show IdiocyThe talk-show host messes with the genre’s tropes while acting like a nitwit in multiple countries.
    By Jen Chaney
  11. gen z punks
    Malala! Is! Punk!Guest starring on season two of We Are Lady Parts, out May 30.
    By Jason P. Frank
  12. overnights
    Top Chef: Wisconsin Recap: Join the ClubLaura must be stopped.
    By Roxana Hadadi
  13. oh yes
    Survivor 46 Is Where Strategy Goes to Die. Good!The dumbest game of hide-and-seek you’ve ever seen and a tantrum-filled tribal. What more could you ask for?
    By Jason P. Frank
  14. overnights
    Survivor Recap: Mind Your Ps and QsQ’s game is totally out of control.
    By Brian Moylan
  15. overnights
    Abbott Elementary Recap: Janine’s ChoiceShame on anyone who doubted Ava’s lore.
    By Ile-Ife Okantah
  16. i ship it
    The Fallout Fandom Says ‘Hear Me Out’Walton Goggins’ Ghoul is in a grand tradition of sexy zombies in the series.
    By Bethy Squires
  17. party report
    Conan O’Brien Says He Hasn’t Dry Cleaned His Hot Ones Jacket YetConan O’Brien, you are an outfit repeater!
    By Bethy Squires
  18. overnights
    Under the Bridge Series-Premiere Recap: Bic GirlsLily Gladstone as a cop with something to prove? Sign us up!
    By Erin Qualey
  19. the lonely island
    Seth Meyers Picks the Best Lonely Island Short of All TimeIn Andy Samberg’s final season on SNL, Seth Meyers had an idea: a bracket to determine the greatest Lonely Island digital short.
    By Jesse David Fox
  20. interview
    Eita Okuno Relished Being Shōgun’s Flamboyant Peacock“Considering the time period, that hairstyle was considered very avant-garde, wild and crazy.”
    By Bethy Squires
  21. now streaming
    The 15 Best TV Shows on Disney+ Right NowAndor, X-Men ‘97, The Muppet Show, and more.
    By Brian Tallerico
  22. fact vs. fiction
    The Real History Behind Shōgun’s Final SacrificeWhile the arc of Mariko’s life reflects that of her historical counterpart, it is not an exact mirror.
    By Nicholas Liu
  23. crimson sky
    Shōgun’s Anna Sawai Felt Freest in Lady Mariko’s Final Decision“Up until then I had to hold it all in.”
    By Nicholas Quah
  24. overnights
    Palm Royale Recap: Where There’s a WillThere’s only room for one scam artist in Palm Beach.
    By Tom Smyth
  25. overnights
    Loot Recap: Two Minions Passing in the NightWhat role is Benjamin Bratt playing in the live-action Despicable Me movie?
    By Maggie Fremont
  26. overnights
    Vanderpump Rules Recap: And Donors Like YouI want to go to a sperm-donor party so bad.
    By Brian Moylan
  27. perfectly balanced
    The Real Housewives Franchise Won’t Be Caught Minkoff-lessCrystal Kung Minkoff is out, but Rebecca Minkoff is (reportedly) in.
    By Jennifer Zhan
  28. the sign
    The Non-Parents’ Guide to BlueyYes, something huge happened. And yes, you should watch Bluey.
    By Choire Sicha
  29. close reads
    Is Tom Ripley Gay?The question has challenged every adaptation of Patricia Highsmith’s book, including the latest — and best — from Steven Zaillian.
    By Mark Harris
  30. overnights
    Shōgun Recap: No ExitThis show warned us from the start that it would break our hearts.
    By Keith Phipps
  31. overnights
    Below Deck Recap: The Sunny & Ben ShowAfter a lot of flirting and tears, Ben and Sunny get on the same page about their situation.
    By Emma Soren
  32. live from studio 8h
    Heidi Gardner Couldn’t Prepare for What She SawA sketch about Beavis and Butt-Head made the SNL star break after years of resistance. She’s “still trying to figure out what exactly happened.”
    By Devon Ivie
  33. overnights
    Vanderpump Villa Recap: Dirty DishesDo the guests want to hang out with the staff?
    By Brian Moylan
  34. essential episodes
    The 15 Best Episodes of BlueySome episodes are silly, some are heart-wrenching — many are both.
    By Vanessa Armstrong
  35. for sale
    Bluey Gives Us a SignThe latest episode of the beloved children’s series could be its first misstep. Or a perfect ending.
    By Kathryn VanArendonk
  36. doppelgangers
    Megan Fox Believes Chelsea From Love Is Blind“I did see a picture of her. A hundred thousand percent, people have told her, ‘You kind of look like Megan Fox.’”
    By Zoe Guy
  37. a long talk
    Giancarlo Esposito Finds Elegance in Every Bad GuyThe Gentleman and Parish are giving one of Hollywood’s greatest journeymen his long-deferred shot at antihero stardom.
    By Matt Zoller Seitz
  38. queer elders
    Coachella 2024: Reneé Rapp Rewrites ‘TiK ToK’ with KeshaRapp was introduced by the stars of The L Word and said “Fuck P. Diddy” with Kesha.
    By Bethy Squires
  39. duty calls
    Dua Lipa’s Double Duty on Saturday Night LivePeep Dula on May 4.
    By Jason P. Frank
  40. awards season
    The Writers Guild Awards 2024 WinnersNo, this will not retroactively affect the Vulture Movie Fantasy League.
    As told to Jason P. Frank
  41. overnights
    The Sympathizer Series-Premiere Recap: RunawayGet ready to pause, rewind, and replay in Park Chan-wook’s series about Vietnam War–era spy games.
    By Terry Nguyen
  42. tv review
    Grad School Was Never This FunPark Chan-wook’s HBO adaptation of The Sympathizer is a captivating senior seminar on postcolonial theory.
    By Kathryn VanArendonk
  43. saturday night’s children
    Everybody Playing Everybody in SNL 1975MUNA’s Naomi McPherson will play musical guest Janis Ian.
    By Bethy Squires
  44. team coco
    Have You Heard About This Conan Guy? He’s Great!Hot Ones gives Conan O’Brien another round of praise.
    By Bethy Squires
  45. overnights
    Saturday Night Live Recap: Ryan Gosling Breaks Up With YouNobody but Ryan Gosling gets to laugh through the entire show.
    By Jesse Hassenger
  46. vulture lists
    Every HBO Miniseries, RankedSome of the network’s best, most daring work has come in the form of a limited series.
    By Noel Murray and Scott Tobias
  47. snl
    Ryan Gosling and Kate McKinnon Got Abducted By Aliens AgainThe Barbie costars really need to be more careful around UFOs.
    By Tom Smyth
  48. exit interview
    ‘I Hate Clear Blue Skies’Why Steven Zaillian brought a monstrous, black-and-white version of The Talented Mr. Ripley to Netflix.
    By Roxana Hadadi
  49. overnights
    Mary & George Recap: King James Is a BottomSo many of these men have little pointy beards!
    By Alice Burton
  50. cancel culture
    2024’s Canceled Shows, for Your Final ConsiderationThe Talk will have its last conversation at CBS.
    By Jason P. Frank
  51. overnights
    Manhunt Recap: End of the LineWhat is Stanton going to do with himself now that he doesn’t have to chase Booth around?
    By Keith Phipps
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