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15:34

Netflix does Nordic noir right in 'Jo Nesbø's Detective' series

Critic at large JOHN POWERS reviews the new Netflix series Jo Nesbo's Detective Hole. It's based on a character who is the hero of a series of international bestsellers by the Norwegian crime writer Jo Nesbo (Yo NES-buh) Harry Hole (HAR-eh ho-leh) is a tortured Oslo police detective.

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13:05

The comic chemistry remains strong in Hulu's 'Malcolm in the Middle' reunion

TV critic David Bianculli reviews the new limited series, “Malcolm in the Middle: Life’s Still Unfair.”

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07:02

'The Madison' adds to Taylor Sheridan's 'Yellowstone' legacy — 'Marshals' not so much

David Bianculli reviewed "The Madison" and "Marshals."

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08:45

Peaky Blinders' is easy to consume and impossible to forget

TV critic DAVID BIANCULLI reviews the new movie “Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man,” the sequel to the popular British TV series Peaky Blinders. It already opened in theaters, and will be available on Netflix Friday.

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09:30

'Derry Girls' creator returns with a gleeful riff on the murder mystery

John Powers reviewed the Netflix series "How To Get To Heaven From Belfast."

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07:29

'Scarpetta' is a captivating murder mystery — and a high-wire balancing act

David Bianculli reviewed Scarpetta the new eight-part mystery series now streaming in its entirety on Prime Video. Nicole Kidman is an executive producer of, as well as the main star.

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10:38

'American Classic' is a hidden gem that gets even better as it goes

Kevin Kline stars in a new series now streaming on MGM+ called "American Classic." He plays a New York actor returning to the small town and theater where he got his start. TV critic David Bianculli has this review.

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06:57

A new film follows Paul McCartney's 2nd act after The Beatles' breakup

"Man on the Run" is now streaming on Prime Video. It's about Sir Paul McCartney, but it's not about his years with the Beatles. Instead, it's about his first years without them. Yes, there have been plenty of Beatles-related documentaries in the past decade or so.

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10:42

TV critic David Bianculli offers a speed-date style rundown of what to watch

From The Pitt to A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms, Bianculli recommends the best television has to offer right now.

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08:15

A new generation revives 'The Muppet Show' and it's as delightful as ever

ABC presents a new primetime special, a revival of "The Muppet Show." It also starts streaming tomorrow on Disney+. According to our TV critic, David Bianculli, it's not the first attempt to bring Jim Henson's cuddly creatures into the ABC fold, but it's one of the best in a very long time. Here's David's review.

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