John Powers, 1957-

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February 2, 2022

09:08

Psychopath or hero? 'Reacher' presents a vigilante who walks the line

John Powers reviews Reacher, a series on Amazon Prime Video.

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December 21, 2021

08:26

In 'Vigil,' a claustrophobic detective chases a murderer — on a submarine

Vigil is a new police procedural about a murder aboard a nuclear submarine. The show broke BBC ratings records when it aired this summer in the UK, and is now premiering in the U.S. on the Peacock streaming service.

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December 10, 2021

09:02

From Steph Curry to 'Squid Game,' this year-end list will surprise and delight you

As 2021 comes to an end, John Powers singles out for praise seven revelatory people or things that he hasn't talked about but that surprised him, or filled him with delight.

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Psychopath or hero? 'Reacher' presents a vigilante who walks the line

In 'Vigil,' a claustrophobic detective chases a murderer — on a submarine

From Steph Curry to 'Squid Game,' this year-end list will surprise and delight you

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