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· by Julie Kushner · Oct 17, 2016

Binge or No? Netflix's Easy

An eight-episode compilation of very loosely related stories, each involving some aspect of sex and romantic relationships in the 21st century, which each struck me individually as slyly disguised potential pilots for Netflix than collectively as a debut season of a single, ongoing series.

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· by Marion Stein · Sep 26, 2016

Narcos Season 2: Reality takes a holiday

Narcos is back with a different showrunner, one who seems to be trying to dismantle a lot of what came before---even stuff that worked.

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· by Marion Stein · Apr 2, 2016

The Catch: Con Cons Cop (Series Review)

THE CATCH: Con Cons Cop (Series Review)

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· by Marion Stein · Mar 23, 2016

BINGE OR NO? House of Cards, Season 4

After a disjointed Season 3, Frank and Claire are back to doing what they do best -- clawing their way to power. Frank faces his toughest election, while Claire has her own agenda, but the past may be closing in on both of them.

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· by Lancelot Link · Feb 1, 2016

Why did "Gene Roddenberry’s Andromeda" suck so incredibly hard?

Our friends at AgonyBooth.com attempt to silence the wails of Gene Roddenberry's ghost by discovering where Andromeda went so horribly wrong.

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· by Julie Kushner · Jan 17, 2016

BINGE OR NO: Degrassi: Next Class Season 1 – Review (May Contain Mild Spoilers)

Binge-watch this long-running teen show on Netflix this week, so you can embrace your inner whiny teenager, brush up on your use of clever hashtags, and, of course, practice your Canadian accent. Not a bad way to spend five hours, ey?

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· by Marion Stein · Jan 7, 2016

After the Ball is Over: What to Watch After Downton

Downton Abbey may be coming to an end, but Netflix has you covered with a new series about even snootier aristocrats. Let's take a peek.

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· by Susan Velazquez · Nov 26, 2015

BINGE OR NO?: Marvel’s Jessica Jones

Jessica Jones has been a comic book hero for less than ten years and yet she's been chosen to headline the MCU's latest Netflix installment. Is this rookie worth binge watching? SPOILER FREE REVIEW.

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· by Rick Lewis · Sep 28, 2015

First Impressions: How the Season’s New Shows Are Faring One Week In

One week into the official start of the fall TV season, how are the new shows performing? We already have at least one embarrassing bomb and a couple of potential hits.

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· by Marion Stein · Aug 21, 2015

Spy Wars: Deutschland 83 vs. The Americans

Two competing versions of Ronald Reagan winning the Cold War singlehandedly are airing on a television near you. Which one is more accurate? HNTP takes a closer look at all the secrets, the sex, the murder, the music, and the corruption of world history.

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· by Marion Stein · Aug 13, 2015

BINGE OR NO? Difficult People (not quite Seinfeld but really trying)

At last! A sitcom about the glamorous life of a TV recapper! It's like someone has turned my TV into a mirror. But why should YOU watch it?

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· by Susan Velazquez · Jun 18, 2015

Orange is the New Black: Season 3 - IT'S ABOUT FAITH, GET IT? GET IT???

It's binge time! OITNB continues to perfectly straddle the line between dark comedy and serious drama, but Season 3 was mostly lackluster compared to the previous ones.

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· by Marion Stein · May 27, 2015

Allegiance: The Unexpected Pleasures of a Failed Series

Episode Six is waaaaaaay too late for a network show to finally get good, but Allegiance does just that, pretty much immediately after NBC cancelled it. Fortunately, the whole thing is now available on Hulu. Should you watch it? Yes... and here's why.