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Examining The Last Decade In Television

December 30, 2019 • The two big stories of the decade boiled down to: volume and streaming. Viewers had thousands of new shows to choose from and they could binge-watch as many as they wanted and they didn't need cable.

Examining The Last Decade In Television

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Review: 'Party Of Five' Reboot

December 26, 2019 • The cable channel Freeform will air a humanizing, emotional reboot of the '90s drama Party of Five. It's centered on a Latinx family of five siblings whose parents are deported to Mexico.

Review: 'Party Of Five' Reboot

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Highly Specific Superlatives: TV And Movies From 2019

December 24, 2019 • NPR's All Things Considered best of 2019 lists are going highly specific this year. Up first: highly specific superlatives from TV and movies.

Highly Specific Superlatives: TV And Movies From 2019

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Eddie Murphy Returns To Host SNL

December 22, 2019 • Comedian Eddie Murphy returned to host Saturday Night Live last night. He also has a new movie out that's getting Oscar buzz, and an upcoming Netflix stand-up special.

Eddie Murphy Returns To Host SNL

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After 25 Years On The Radio, Tom Joyner Says Goodbye

December 13, 2019 • Radio host Tom Joyner is retiring after 25 years of his syndicated show. He leaves a legacy of supporting historically black colleges, voter registration and issues important to African Americans.

After 25 Years On The Radio, Tom Joyner Says Goodbye

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Clockwise: Watchmen, Russian Doll, Los Espookys, The Crown, When They See Us and Documentary Now! made NPR critics' list of the best television of 2019. Mark Hill/HBO, Netflix, HBO, Sophie Mutevelian/Netflix, Atsushi Nishijima/Netflix, Rhys Thomas/IFC hide caption

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Pop Culture Happy Hour

NPR's Favorite TV Shows Of 2019

December 13, 2019 • Series such as Fleabag, Watchmen and Succession highlight our pop culture critics' list of the 19 best television and serial streaming programs of 2019.

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America's Got Questions About Talent Show's Firing Of Gabrielle Union

December 1, 2019 • NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro and Eric Deggans discuss the ouster of the judge from NBC's America's Got Talent, and the alleged incidents of racism and sexism that may have occurred on set.

America's Got Questions About Talent Show's Firing Of Gabrielle Union

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Review: 'The Crown,' Season 3

November 17, 2019 • The third season of The Crown arrives with a new queen: Olivia Colman takes over as Elizabeth II. This season, the Netflix show evolves into a potent look at why the monarchy exists in England.

Review: 'The Crown,' Season 3

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'The Mandalorian' Has The Nostalgia And Storytelling That Star Wars Fans Want

November 12, 2019 • The Mandalorian is the first Star Wars live-action spinoff series and the highest profile program on the new Disney+ streaming service. It may be a barometer of Disney+'s chances.

'The Mandalorian' Has The Nostalgia And Storytelling That Star Wars Fans Want

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TV Review: 'The Little Mermaid Live'

November 6, 2019 • The Little Mermaid was performed in front of a live audience on ABC last night. It starred Auli'i Cravalho, the actress who voiced Moana, and combined animation with the live performance.

TV Review: 'The Little Mermaid Live'

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Apple, Disney Enter Streaming Market

November 1, 2019 • Apple TV+ launches Friday, setting off a new round of competing streaming services, with Disney+ on Nov. 12 and HBO Max in May 2020.

Apple, Disney Enter Streaming Market

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How To Pick The Streaming TV Services You Actually Want

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How To Pick The Streaming TV Services You Actually Want

November 1, 2019 • Apple TV+ is here. Disney+, HBO Max and Peacock are coming soon. Netflix, Amazon and Hulu keep on growing. And that's just the beginning. Here's what our television critic recommends.

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TV Review: 'The Morning Show' From Apple TV+

October 31, 2019 • The Morning Show on Apple TV+ is a stylish drama that unfolds like a fictionalized take on Today show anchor Matt Lauer's firing amid sexual assault claims.

TV Review: 'The Morning Show' From Apple TV+

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Who Watches This 'Watchmen?' I Will, And You Should

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Who Watches This 'Watchmen?' I Will, And You Should

October 18, 2019 • Showrunner Damon Lindelof's updated twist on a classic graphic novel that turned superheroes into anti-heroes is a bold, compelling HBO revamp centered on racial tensions.

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Review: 'Living With Yourself'

October 18, 2019 • A man who is burned out on life and love undergoes a mysterious treatment, only to discover that he has been replaced by a better version of himself. Living with Yourself stars Paul Rudd.

Review: 'Living With Yourself'

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