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Vulture and New York TV critic Jen Chaney previously worked for the Washington Post and has bylines at the New York Times and Vanity Fair. She also wrote As If: The Complete Oral History of Clueless.

  1. trends
    The Case Of: JonBenét Ramsey Was True Crime at Its WorstDoes the lurid pointlessness of the CBS series suggest true crime has reached a tipping point?
  2. tv review
    Yes, You’re Going to Need Some Tissues for This Is UsThe new NBC series is a tad contrived, but also undeniably moving.
  3. tv review
    Mike Schur’s The Good Place Is IrresistibleWatch this NBC comedy if you know what’s good for you.
  4. tv review
    Kevin Can Wait Is Exactly As Awful As You ImaginedA terrible and unimaginative show.
  5. emmys 2016
    The State of the Emmy Acceptance Speech Is StrongThe speeches at this year’s Emmys were heartfelt, articulate, and often perfect reflections of the shows and characters on which they focused.
  6. tv review
    Fleabag Feels Different From Anything Else on TVThe whole show is a study of one woman’s personality.
  7. overnights
    Better Things Recap: Lady ProblemsAre you there, God? It’s Pamela Adlon and she has some things to say about women and menstruation.
  8. tv review
    American Horror Story Season 6: Did the Mystery Pay Off?After a whole lot of deliberately cryptic buildup, we finally know what this season of American Horror Story is about. And it’s not a surprise.
  9. emmy insider
    Emmys 2016: Who Should and Will Win in the Comedy RacesWill Veep be elected Outstanding Comedy Series for the second year in a row?
  10. tv review
    HBO’s High Maintenance Carries on the Legacy of the Web SeriesIt’s your perfect Friday-night TV show.
  11. the vulture tv podcast
    Saturday Night Live’s Chris Kelly on Getting Promoted to Co-Head WriterAnd how every character is going to be gay this season on SNL.
  12. emmy insider
    Emmys 2016: Who Will and Should Win in the Variety Races?Sunday could be a big night for John Oliver, Key & Peele, and — perhaps —   Beyoncé.
  13. flashbacks
    The Post-9/11 Emmys Were Unusual, Historic, and a TV Game ChangerThe night Sex and the City reigned.
  14. emmy insider
    What an Outstanding Comedy Emmy Win for Black-ish Would MeanIf it wins, it would be the first time in more than 30 years that a show about African-Americans has received the honor.
  15. fall tv
    Fall TV 2016 and Its Most Notable ComebacksThose actors you love are coming back in TV style.
  16. overnights
    Better Things Series Premiere Recap: You Are Not Getting Rid of MeAren’t we all asking ourselves, “Where is the freaking graph paper?!”
  17. tv review
    Crackle’s StartUp Is a No GoIf you’ve seen any gritty crime dramas, then you’ve pretty much seen StartUp.
  18. streaming guide
    12 Shows to Stream This Labor Day WeekendWhether you’re still playing summer TV catch-up or trying to prep for fall, we’ve got you covered.
  19. close reads
    Why Chandra on The Night Of Deserved Way BetterChandra on The Night Of was a victim of poor character development.
  20. close reads
    That Scene From You’re the Worst and How to Process ItSo about that violent ending to the first episode of season three …
  21. How Accurate Was The Night Of? Two Legal Experts ExplainHelen leaning on the witness stand is a big no-no.
  22. tv review
    You’re the Worst Season 3 Pushes Its Characters to Their LimitsIt begins with some bleak twists and more introspection.
  23. let us discuss
    Let’s Discuss The Night Of Finale, ‘Call of the Wild’And the verdict is …
  24. theories
    Before The Night Of Finale, Let’s Consider the Murder SuspectsAll we’re saying is: Don’t rule out the cat.
  25. close reads
    Why Mr. Robot’s Karaoke Scene Was So EffectiveMr. Robot returned to form this week. All it needed, apparently, was Tears for Fears.
  26. trends
    Why Most of This Summer’s TV Felt Like a FlashbackMany of the programs that captured public attention or critical acclaim revisited bygone decades or functioned as outright throwbacks.
  27. close reads
    How Amazon’s I Love Dick Proves Its Worth in One SceneI Love Dick deserves a full-season pickup and it proves that in just one scene from its pilot.
  28. tv review
    Halt and Catch Fire Is Still a Very Good Period Piece in Season ThreeIn season three, the show’s motto seems to be: If it ain’t broke, no need to call IT.
  29. the vulture tv podcast
    Get Down Creator on the Show’s Messy Production“Sometimes I feel like I almost died in this last two-and-a-half years. It’s just been kind of crazy.”
  30. inevitable comparisons
    How Baz Luhrmann-ish is The Get Down?Relatively Baz-ish.
  31. tv review
    We’re Drunk in Love With The Wine ShowMatthew Rhys. Matthew Goode. A whole lot of wine. Need we say more?
  32. wishes
    4 Ways NBC’s Olympics Coverage Could Be BetterMake the Olympics on TV great again.
  33. close reads
    Stranger Things, Ghostbusters, and the Value of Less Advance HypeStranger Things, unlike most of this year’s summer movies, is still generating conversation online. And it’s doing it without months of excessive hype.
  34. the vulture tv podcast
    Stranger Things and the Best Music Scores on TVFrom Fargo to The Bachelor.
  35. olympics 2016
    Why We Need the Olympics Right NowIt’s basically 17 days of “Clear eyes, full hearts, can’t lose,” but with swimming and badminton instead of football.
  36. vulture recommends
    Why You Need to Watch Casual Season TwoSeason one was good. Season two, already underway on Hulu, is just great.
  37. close reads
    What Criminal Justice Tells Us About The Night Of and NazThe British series that inspired HBO’s procedural may provide some clues about what will ultimately happen to Naz.
  38. wishes
    Hey, MTV Classic: Gen X Also Wants Its MTVMTV Classic is all about MTV nostalgia … and pretending that MTV didn’t start until the 1990s.
  39. we are all barb
    Stranger Things’ Shannon Purser on Playing Barb“The idea that somebody might have painted my face on a wall is totally crazy and surreal for me.”
  40. close reads
    Deep Down, BoJack Horseman Is a Hopeful ShowThis is, without a doubt, a bleak show. But it contains hints of optimism, and glimmers of The Simpsons and Pixar.
  41. the vulture tv podcast
    The Second-Season Slump and When TV Shows Become MoviesWhat’s going on with UnREAL and Mr. Robot?
  42. Stranger Things’ Finn Wolfhard on Kissing Scenes“’Kissing sucks. That sucked.’ That’s what she said.”
  43. tv review
    Survivor’s Remorse’s Third Season Is Its Best YetAfter two rocky first seasons, the LeBron James–produced series returns with episodes that are nothing but net.
  44. movie review
    Absolutely Fabulous: The Movie Is Only Semi-FabIt’s as if the film is taking after its own heroines: aspiring to something bigger than it should, and too often looking awkward in the process.
  45. tribute
    Remembering Garry Marshall, TV’s Mr. Nice GuyGarry Marshall made some beloved movies, but his ’70s sitcoms are what made him a legend.
  46. worlds collide
    UnREAL, the RNC, and TV White PrivilegeFlipping between Giuliani screaming about police brutality and what happened on last night’s UnREAL was enough to make a person’s head explode.
  47. nostalgia
    Winona Ryder and the Power of Meta-CastingWhy our love for Winona so effectively informs our response to Stranger Things.
  48. chat room
    Stranger Things’ Millie Brown on Playing ElevenAnd why she’s obsessed with Winona Ryder.
  49. on snubs
    Has the ‘Emmy Snub’ Lost All Its Meaning?When there are so many good shows on television, some are inevitably going to be overlooked.
  50. chat room
    Stranger Things’ Duffer Bros on Casting Winona“Matthew McConaughey and his McConaissance was a huge help.”
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