Survivor

Meryl Streep's Inspired Addition Heightens Big Little Lies Season 2

For a show that was uncertain a second season would even be in its future, Big Little Lies Season 2 proves there is still a lot to explore within the lives of the Monterey Five. Big Little Lies Season 1 did a terrific job exposing the seedier side of of the life of small-town socialites. Season 2 unpacks the damage done after the women made a pact in response to the tragic Perry situation instead of trusting that the truth would prevail in their favor. Critics ... more

With Thrills and Chills, Swamp Thing Is DC Universe's Best Drama Series Yet

Swamp Thing is a big swing for DC Universe, the relatively new streaming service which is already home to live-action hits such as Titans and Doom Patrol.  The latest series is a horror drama has been highly anticipated for quite some time, but when reports emerged that production was being halted after 10 of the 13 episodes were produced, concerns about the finished product started to emerge.  Those concerns are swiftly put to bed after screening the first ... more

Chernobyl Is a Harrowing and Worthy Look at One of the World's Worst Man-Made Disasters

After you're over whatever surprises Game of Thrones offers you on Sunday and you've caught up on Veep and Barry, return to HBO for something a little more unpleasant. A miniseries about the worst nuclear disaster in human history isn't something you watch for enjoyment, even if you're keen on that kind of horror. No, Chernobyl is something you watch because everybody needs to know what happens when mistakes are made for selfish reasons, and lies are maintained to save face. more

Mike White Found Enlightenment by Competing on ‘Survivor’ — Where Even His Agent Couldn’t Find Him

Mike White’s agent was not thrilled to learn that he was disappearing off the grid for another reality TV adventure. The filmmaker, who had previously appeared on “The Amazing Race,” had finally achieved his dream of competing on “Survivor” — but that meant being completely unreachable for more than a month. “It’s so funny, they’re literally the last to know,” White said of his reps at UTA. “You’re not supposed to tell anyone, but I told my boyfriend and my parents that I’m le... more

'Survivor: Ghost Island': Who Was Voted Off in 'It's Like the Perfect Crime'?

Last week on Survivor: Ghost Island, Michael earned the most number of votes but because he used his hidden Immunity Idol, he was able to save himself. On the other hand, Libby, who had four votes, was voted off in 9th place--joining Chris as the second member of the jury. Heading into this week's Tribal Council, it's easy to assume that Michael will once again be the target. But that might not be the case in "It's Like the Perfect Crime."  For this week's Reward Challenge, the 11 remaining players are divided into two team... more

Did Angela Just Emerge as the Dark Horse of 'Survivor: Ghost Island'?

The merge episode of Survivor: Ghost Island didn't play out in the usual way. The merge usually is about highlighting the biggest players of the season and showing off the real threats starting to emerge. Instead the merge was all about the final showdown between Domenick and Chris, which Chris lost. Yet with Chris out of the way, Survivor: Ghost Island was able to open up in the second post-merge episode. Lavita finally felt like a merged tribe and the season gave way to a surprising new power player, Angela. The more