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A Big Day for Fox News, but TV Ratings Were Down for Trump Speech
Business, Yesterday

A peak of 34.4 million people tuned in live to watch the president’s lunchtime swearing-in on the major TV networks, according to Nielsen.

‘Prime Target’ Is a Charming Popcorn Thriller
Culture, Yesterday

Don’t think overly hard about the premise. Just enjoy the constant cliffhangers and beautiful people.

Read These Books Before They Hit Your Screens in 2025
Books, Yesterday

Hilary Mantel’s “The Mirror and the Light,” a new “Bridget Jones” and Michael Bond’s Paddington Bear series are some of this year’s most anticipated adaptations.

Jimmy Fallon: Melania’s Hat Is Her ‘Very Own Border Wall’
Culture, Yesterday

The “Tonight Show” host donned his own version of the first lady’s inaugural hat, which seemed to prevent the president from kissing her.

Trump Returns, and So Does His TV Spectacle
Culture, Yesterday

The president’s second inauguration began with somber pageantry and ended with a reality-TV document signing.

MSNBC Mourns and Fox Makes Merry as Trump Season 2 Premieres
Business, January 20

The inaugural’s pageantry was interpreted in sharply different ways across the media spectrum. Podcasters weighed in, too.

Cómo ver la toma de posesión de Donald Trump
En español, January 20

Tenemos a más de dos decenas de reporteros y periodistas gráficos cubriendo los acontecimientos en tiempo real.

Las 13 mejores parodias de anuncios de SNL
En español, January 20

Al menos para nosotros. A lo largo de 50 temporadas, “Saturday Night Live” ha presentado la salsa de cristal, el seguro contra robots e innumerables productos y servicios dementes.

‘Prime Target,’ Plus 7 Things to Watch on TV This Week
Culture, January 20

The new Apple TV+ series stars Leo Woodall as a math genius, and President-elect Donald J. Trump is inaugurated for his second term.

How to Watch Trump’s Inauguration
Politics, January 19

We have more than two dozen reporters and visual journalists covering the events in real time.

Chappelle on ‘S.N.L.’: Nudging All of Us Toward Peaceful Change
Culture, January 19

The comic took his usual jabs at everyone and everything, then invited Americans, including the president-elect, to be their best, most compassionate selves.

Kyle MacLachlan: How David Lynch Invented Me
Op Ed, January 19

How could words possibly do justice to an experience like that?

Fox News Prepares to Cover a Government Filled With Fox News Alumni
Business, January 19

President-elect Donald J. Trump has leaned heavily on familiar faces from the cable network as he fills out his second-term cast.

Parents Cheer as Ms. Rachel Heads to Netflix
Styles, January 18

Rachel Accurso, the beloved children’s YouTube star, announced a deal with the streaming service, broadening her audience and making it even easier to find her content.

The 13 Greatest ‘S.N.L.’ Commercial Parodies
Culture, January 18

To us, anyway. Over 50 seasons, “Saturday Night Live” has introduced crystal gravy, robot insurance and countless other demented goods and services. Share your favorites in the comments.

The Art of the Image: Trump as His Own Executive Producer
Politics, January 18

The once and soon-to-be president takes advantage of the blurry lines between appearance and perception, between reputation and reality.

Vuelve ‘Severance’ (y está complicada). Aquí es donde se quedó
En español, January 18

Han pasado casi tres años desde el final de la primera temporada. Este resumen de sus puntos clave te refrescará la memoria.

Remembering David Lynch
Podcasts, January 17

From “Blue Velvet” to “Twin Peaks,” here are five of the visionary director’s most notable works.

5 Scenes That Define David Lynch’s Singular Vision
Culture, January 17

The director developed such a distinct style that “Lynchian” became a go-to term for any sort of surrealism onscreen. These scenes from his work get to the heart of what that term embodied.

CNN Settles Defamation Suit After Being Ordered to Pay $5 Million
Business, January 17

The case, which involved a 2021 segment about a private security contractor in Afghanistan, played out as media organizations face more legal and political pressures.

Roy Wood Jr. Captures Our Fractious Culture in an Insightful New Special
Culture, January 17

The funny but bleak “Lonely Flowers,” isn’t directly about the new president, but it builds small observations into larger points about our lives.

‘Severance,’ ‘The Substance’ and Our Increasingly Splintered Selves
Op Ed, January 17

Cleaving a consciousness off one’s own is the trope of the season. Why?

Democrats Are Losing the War for Attention. Badly.
Op Ed, January 17

The MSNBC anchor Chris Hayes on why attention has become more valuable than money in politics.

‘Severance’ Is Back (and Complicated). Here’s Where It Left Off.
Culture, January 17

It’s been almost three years since the Season 1 finale. This refresher should help jog your memory.

Unrivaled Charts a New Path for Women’s Basketball
Express, January 17

A new 3-on-3 league offers a condensed format, some of the best W.N.B.A. players and a made-for-TV approach that aims to bring viewers close to the action.

Biden’s Farewell Address Leaves Late Night Befuddled
Culture, January 17

After the president warned about various threats to democracy, Seth Meyers said: “I agree, but why are you giving us a to-do list on your way out?”

Nathalie Dupree, ‘Queen of Southern Cooking,’ Dies at 85
Obits, January 17

As a cookbook author, TV personality and mentor, she sought to burst the chicken-fried stereotype of the South. Sometimes her life was as messy as her kitchen.

David Lynch, ‘Twin Peaks’ and the American Art of Television
Culture, January 16

“Twin Peaks” was his ultimate portrait of a land of terror and beauty.

David Lynch: A Life in Pictures
Culture, January 16

The filmmaker possessed a singular vision — and a knack for finding collaborators who could convey it.

Wendy Williams Breaks Silence on Guardianship: ‘I Feel Like I am in Prison’
Culture, January 16

The former daytime host, who has been diagnosed with dementia, said in an interview on “The Breakfast Club” that she was “not cognitively impaired” and spoke about her life in a care facility.

The Entertainment World Mourns the ‘Dreamer’ Director David Lynch
Culture, January 16

Lynch’s death inspired tributes from fellow filmmakers, celebrities and past collaborators, who praised his visionary work and singular voice.

‘Cristóbal Balenciaga’ Is a Gorgeous Fashion Drama
Weekend, January 16

The six-part Hulu series follows the pioneering designer’s life and career with startling beauty and potency.

Trump Taps Mel Gibson, Sylvester Stallone and Jon Voight as Hollywood ‘Ambassadors’
Business, January 16

The president-elect said the actors would be his “eyes and ears” with the goal of helping the entertainment industry, which he said had lost business to foreign countries.

David Lynch, director de cine vanguardista, muere a los 78 años
En español, January 16

Cineasta visionario, entre sus películas se encuentran “Cabeza borradora”, “Terciopelo azul” y “Sueños, misterios y secretos”, considerada su obra maestra. Llevó su singular visión a la pantalla pequeña con “Twin Peaks”.

David Lynch, Maker of Florid and Unnerving Films, Dies at 78
Obits, January 16

A visionary, his films included “Eraserhead,” “Blue Velvet” and “Mulholland Drive.” He also brought his skewed view to the small screen with “Twin Peaks.”

Bob Uecker, Clubhouse Wit-Turned-Popular Sportscaster, Dies at 90
Obits, January 16

Uecker turned his meager baseball career into humorous fodder covering games on TV and as a commercial pitchman.

‘The Chef’ Review: Kitchen Drama, This Time in Tel Aviv
Culture, January 16

The Israeli series, now available in the United States, calls to mind “The Bear” but was made first.

Conan O’Brien to Receive Mark Twain Prize for American Humor
Weekend, January 16

The comedian and former late-night talk show host will be given the Kennedy Center’s annual comedy honor at a ceremony in March.

‘Severance’ Season 2 Will Blow Your Mind(s)
Weekend, January 16

It’s time to return to the office, as the loopy sci-fi marvel makes its world bigger and stranger.

Late Night Is Willing to Bet on a TikTok Ban
Culture, January 16

Jordan Klepper called the Supreme Court “not exactly TikTok’s core demographic,” adding that they are “more of a Walgreens app type of crowd.”

Ben Stiller habla de ‘Severance’, de venderse y de ser judío hoy en día
En español, January 16

El actor y director habla del esperado regreso de la exitosa serie, de las comedias que lo convirtieron en estrella y de cómo fue crecer con sus famosos padres.

‘Wicked,’ ‘Anora’ and ‘A Complete Unknown’ Get Writers Guild Nominations
Weekend, January 15

The three films have momentum leading up to the planned Oscars nomination announcement next week.

At Home With David Rasche
Interactive, January 15

The “Succession” actor and his wife, Heather Rasche, have made their home in Maplewood, N.J., all about family.

Lorne Michaels Archive Going to the University of Texas
Culture, January 15

Michaels, the creator of “Saturday Night Live,” has donated his papers to the university’s Harry Ransom Center.

Guy Pearce Never Needed to Be a Movie Star
Culture, January 15

After roles in “Memento” and “L.A. Confidential” made him famous, Pearce turned his back on Hollywood. At age 57, he’s returned in “The Brutalist.”

Hank Azaria’s Advice for Overcoming Codependency
Podcasts, January 15

After his divorce devastated him, Azaria, a well-known voice actor, “dated himself” for a year.

Late Night Seems to Think This Pete Hegseth Fellow Is Unqualified
Culture, January 15

Jordan Klepper said the former weekend show host’s only qualification to run the Pentagon was that “Trump liked watching him sit on a couch on Saturday mornings.”

‘The Bunker’ Is a Chilly, Chilling True-Crime Documentary
Culture, January 14

The unsettling series, on Viaplay, brings a Swedish kidnapping victim to a detailed reconstruction of a bunker where she was held prisoner.

Saudi Arabia Said to Be Close to Deal With Billionaire’s Sports Network
Business, January 14

A unit of the kingdom’s sovereign wealth fund would pay more than $1 billion to buy into DAZN, in the latest sign of its sports ambitions.

Hollywood’s Filmmaking Continues Despite L.A. Wildfires
Business, January 14

Because of costs, few movies are shot locally, leaving the industry in a surreal spot: reeling from personal loss with much of the business untouched.

Jimmy Kimmel Gets Emotional Over the Los Angeles Fires
Culture, January 14

Kimmel said it was a “very scary, very stressful, very strange week here in L.A., where we work, where we live, where our kids go to school.”

You Can Have ‘Sex and the City,’ Just Not on the Front Stoop
Real Estate, January 14

The real-life owner of the Manhattan building where Carrie Bradshaw lived wants to erect a gate to deter overzealous fans from trespassing.

Leslie Charleson, ‘General Hospital’ Actress, Dies at 79
Express, January 13

Ms. Charleson played Dr. Monica Quartermaine, a cardiologist and family matriarch, on the daytime series for 46 years.

Why Do TV Title Sequences Have So Much … Stuff?
Culture, January 13

A visual style originally meant to make TV series appear epic and distinctive has become awfully familiar

‘Severance’, Plus 6 Things to Watch on TV This Week
Culture, January 13

The dystopian workplace drama returns after a nearly three-year hiatus. And a new series looks back at 50 years of “Saturday Night Live.”

Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, Delays Premiere of Netflix Show Because of Wildfires
Express, January 13

She asked the streaming service to push back the release of her new series, “With Love, Meghan,” which pays tribute to the beauty of Southern California.

Martha, Nigella, Meghan Markle?
Op Ed, January 12

Her every move seems to spark a backlash. But by launching a lifestyle show on Netflix, Meghan may yet find her fairy-tale ending.

Ben Stiller on ‘Severance,’ Selling Out and Being Jewish Today
Magazine, January 11

The actor-director discusses the long-awaited return of the hit series, the comedies that made him a star and growing up with his famous parents.

Los Angeles Is Starring in an All-Too-Real Disaster Story
Culture, January 11

A reporter, an L.A. native, has watched movies and TV destroy her hometown for years, but nothing can prepare someone for seeing real devastation.

Stephanie Hsu Loves a Cold Plunge Any Time
Arts & Leisure, January 11

“Even if it’s January,” the star of the new TV series “Laid” said, “I will find the fire in me to do it.”

Timothée Chalamet Will Be Both Host and Musical Guest on ‘S.N.L.’
Culture, January 10

Chalamet, who stars as Bob Dylan in “A Complete Unknown,” will join the rare club of performers that has been asked to do double duty on “Saturday Night Live.”

‘Today’ Says Goodbye to Hoda Kotb, Over and Over Again
Business, January 10

Special guests, including Simone Biles and Oprah Winfrey, offered tributes to the longtime host, capping off a week that “Today” had called a “Hoda-bration!”

How America Tuned In to the TV Dinner
Dining, January 10

The illustrator Koren Shadmi chronicles the half-baked history of the once beloved Swanson meal-in-a-tray.

Britt Lower of ‘Severance’ Takes a Swing
Arts & Leisure, January 10

In the three years since her breakout role in the fantastical series, she ran off to join the circus — twice. Season 2 may raise her profile even more. What’s next?

Late Night Is Impressed by the V.I.P. List at Jimmy Carter’s Funeral
Culture, January 10

Desi Lydic said it was rare to see five American presidents in one place, “and even rarer to have Donald and Melania in the same room together.”

‘El juego del calamar’ toca fibras sensibles alrededor del mundo por una razón
En español, January 10

En la segunda temporada de la serie de Netflix, un nuevo giro introduce un tipo de crueldad que se siente incómodamente cercana a la vida real.

Richard M. Cohen, 76, News Producer Who Wrote of Health Challenge, Dies
Obits, January 9

When he was 25, he learned that he had multiple sclerosis. He coped with the disease throughout a long career at several networks, recalled in a best-selling memoir.

The Fires, Awards Season and Why Delays Are Complicated
Culture, January 9

Jean Smart has suggested that awards ceremonies not be televised, but historically, any postponements have been a matter of days. Besides, such changes have financial ramifications.

‘On Call’ Is a Taut, Half-Hour Cop Drama
Weekend, January 9

The abbreviated running time of the show’s eight serialized episodes works mostly to its advantage, helping the show feel less formulaic.

‘American Primeval’ Review: Hopeless on the Range
Weekend, January 9

Taylor Kitsch and Betty Gilpin star in a Netflix mini-series about the brutal, brutal West.

Philly Crossover: ‘It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia’ Attends ‘Abbott Elementary’
Weekend, January 9

The two sitcoms could hardly be more tonally different, but this week’s crossover episode of “Abbott” was relatively seamless.

What to Watch and Read if You’re Into ‘American Primeval’
Culture, January 9

This unsparingly grim Netflix western draws from a tradition of works eager to push beyond sanitized frontier myths. Here’s a supplementary guide.

Graham Norton Isn’t Insulted to Be Called an ‘Undemanding’ Writer
Book Review, January 9

“I’m very comfortable with the level of ambition I have for my books,” says the ubiquitous BBC talk show host, who calls “Frankie” his “first happy romance.”

Seth Meyers Slams Trump for Changing the Subject on Inflation
Culture, January 9

“Come on, man, you talked about this, like, every day on the campaign trail,” Meyers said of the president-elect. “You even brought props.”

DGA Nominations: ‘Emilia Pérez’ and ‘The Brutalist’ In, ‘Wicked’ Out
Culture, January 8

Also snubbed was Coralie Fargeat of “The Substance” and other female filmmakers, though Payal Kapadia and Megan Park are up for best first feature.

Hollywood suspends some production of shows as fires rage.
Business, January 8

Director of Netflix’s ‘Jerry Springer Show’ Documentary Offers 5 Takeaways
Culture, January 8

Luke Sewell spoke about the complex legacy of the notorious talk show, which both coarsened American culture and affirmed the values of free speech.

SAG Award Nominations 2025: ‘Wicked’ Casts a Strong Spell
Culture, January 8

The box office hit landed five nods, while “The Last Showgirl” received unexpected recognition for stars Pamela Anderson and Jamie Lee Curtis.

At the Movies, the ‘Older Woman’ Is Growing Up
Culture, January 8

She has been called “cougar,” “Mrs. Robinson” and “your mom.” Now she’s the protagonist, and one of film and television’s most compelling characters.

Late Night Jokes Its Way From Canada to the ‘Gulf of America’
Culture, January 8

“We have been so concerned about all the scary things that Trump’s going to do, we forgot he’s also going to do some really stupid things,” Desi Lydic said on “The Daily Show.”

‘The Pitt’ Isn’t an ‘ER’ Reboot, Despite First Appearances
Culture, January 7

Its creative team includes “ER” alumni, and it is a hospital drama starring Noah Wyle. But it is doing its own thing (and is sometimes very good).

Golden Globes Audience Declines Slightly
Business, January 7

The show on Sunday averaged 9.3 million viewers, down from 9.4 million the year before.

In ‘Lockerbie: A Search for Truth,’ Colin Firth Wants Answers
Culture, January 7

A new Peacock mini-series dramatizes a father’s obsessive investigation into Britain’s worst terrorist attack: the 1988 bombing of Pan Am Flight 103.

Late Night Hosts Appreciate an Uneventful Jan. 6
Culture, January 7

Jimmy Kimmel called Monday “the fourth anniversary of our Capitol being stormed by the Buffalo Wild Wing of the Republican Party.”

Mike Rinder, Scientology Spokesman Turned Critic, Dies at 69
Obits, January 6

In a memoir and as a host of the documentary series “Leah Remini: Scientology and the Aftermath,” he accused the church of fostering a culture of abuse.

‘Emilia Pérez’ y ‘The Brutalist’ ganan a lo grande en los Globos de Oro
En español, January 6

“Shogun”, el drama de FX, también tuvo una noche fuerte: ganó por mejor drama televisivo, mejor actor, mejor actriz y mejor actor secundario.

Nikki Glaser Kept Things Light (Mostly) at the Golden Globes
Culture, January 6

Taking on a hosting role with a strained past, the comedian won plaudits from critics and her comedy peers for her lightly bawdy jokes and Hollywood ribbing.

This Is What It Looks Like to Win a Golden Globe
Culture, January 6

Demi Moore, Adrien Brody, Zoe Saldaña and the stars of “Shogun” and “Baby Reindeer” enjoy their moments of glory.

Best and Worst Moments From the 2025 Golden Globes
Culture, January 6

From Nikki Glaser’s monologue and wins for “Emilia Pérez” and “The Brutalist,” it was downhill to all those pharmaceutical ads.

Molly Parker Scrubs In for ‘Doc’
Arts & Leisure, January 6

“I was only going to do indies for the rest of my life,” the actress said. Now she is the lead of a Fox medical procedural — and happier than ever.

‘Jerry Springer: Fights, Camera, Action,’ Plus 6 Things to Watch on TV This Week
Culture, January 6

Netflix releases a documentary on the 1990s talk-show host, and PBS airs “Finding Your Roots” and “Antiques Roadshow.”

Our Favorite Photos From the Golden Globes
Culture, January 6

Our photographer caught the stars as they arrived for Sunday night’s awards show.

Nikki Glaser Delivers a Globes Monologue That Involved Some Revising
Culture, January 6

The host had been working on the jokes as well as the flow in multiple test runs in clubs. On the telecast, she introduced some new bits.

Golden Globes Takeaways: ‘Emilia Pérez’ and ‘The Brutalist’ Win Big
Culture, January 6

“Shogun,” the FX drama, also had a strong night, winning best TV drama, best actor, best actress and best supporting actor.

Los sacrificios de Zoe Saldaña
En español, January 5

La actriz es conocida por las grandes franquicias cinematográficas. ‘Emilia Pérez’ es un gran cambio: “lo hacía para mí, y durante mucho tiempo dejé de hacer cosas para mí”.

There’s a Reason ‘Squid Game’ Hit a Global Nerve
Op Ed, January 4

On “Squid Game,” the game is cruel, but life is crueler. In Season 2, a new twist introduces a kind of cruelty that feels uncomfortably close to real life.

The King of Network TV Wants Just 30 Minutes of Your Time
Sunday Business, January 4

For decades, Dick Wolf has dominated prime- time programming. Now, at 78, he has plans to conquer his next world: streaming.

Britt Allcroft, Who Brought Thomas the Tank Engine to TV, Dies at 81
Obits, January 3

She adapted the children’s book series to TV, creating a lasting cultural behemoth that spawned movies, merchandise and theme parks.

After Trump vs. Harris, He Turns to the Washington Commanders
Culture, January 3

The NBC correspondent Steve Kornacki developed a following for his touch-screen analysis during elections. He also untangles playoff projections for N.F.L. teams.

Nikki Glaser Wants to Kill as Host of the Globes. Is She Overthinking It?
Culture, January 3

To refine her monologue for Sunday’s show, she relied on two writers’ rooms and 91 test runs. Then came the fickle audiences and a crisis of confidence.

How to Watch the Golden Globes 2025: Date, Time and Streaming
Culture, January 3

This year’s ceremony, hosted by Nikki Glaser, could bring some clarity to a muddled best picture race.

‘American Primeval’ Gets Its Hands Dirty
Arts & Leisure, January 3

Set in 1857 amid the brutal Utah War, the Netflix series spares none of the grime and violence in its attempt to offer a fair and authentic retelling.

The Best Movies and TV Shows Coming to Disney+, Amazon, Apple TV+ and More in January
Culture, January 2

“On Call,” “The Traitors” Season 3 and “Star Trek: Section 31” are arriving.

‘St. Denis Medical’ Is a Cozy Mockumentary Hospital Comedy
Weekend, January 2

Less antic than “Scrubs,” less cynical than “The Office,” this NBC sitcom is one of the few network comedies with any promise right now.

The Sacrifices of Zoe Saldaña
Arts & Leisure, January 2

The actress is known for big franchises. “Emilia Pérez” is a big shift: “I was doing it for me, and for a long time, I stopped doing things for me.”

27 Shows to Watch This Winter
Weekend, January 2

A ton of intriguing shows are coming, including the gruesome frontier drama “American Primeval” and Robert De Niro’s first American regular-series role.

Stream These 11 Titles Before They Leave Netflix in January
Culture, January 1

A bunch of great titles depart this month for U.S. subscribers, including a few beloved TV series and several acclaimed comedy and horror movies.

Anderson Cooper and Andy Cohen Dish About Their New Year’s Eve Show
Culture, January 1

The morning after the two were live on CNN, they talked about tequila shots, Diplo and Cohen’s dancing skills.

What Our Critics Are Looking Forward to in 2025
Culture, January 1

“Severance” is finally back for its second season, three New York art museums are set to reopen and ballet goes extreme.

‘Population 11’ Is a Peppy Small-Town Outback Mystery
Culture, December 31

The new Amazon series isn’t reinventing the TV mystery, but it is a fun and clever watch, buoyed by a few well-timed and energetic twists

The Best Movies and TV Shows Coming to Netflix in January
Culture, December 31

January will see a deluge of new titles to the streamer for U.S. subscribers. Here’s a roundup of the best and most promising.

Woody Fraser, Pioneering Producer of Daytime Talk Shows, Dies at 90
Obits, December 31

He created groundbreaking programs, like “The Mike Douglas Show,” brought “Good Morning America” to life and won an Emmy for “The Richard Simmons Show.”

Aaron Brown, CNN Anchor During the Sept. 11 Attacks, Dies at 76
Express, December 31

He was still in training when he was rushed into live coverage of the collapse of the World Trade Center, and his broadcast became one of the enduring records of the day.

For Comics, Honing Jokes Has Taken a Back Seat to Marketing. That’s Not Good.
Culture, December 31

Stand-ups need time and practice to get good. When they have to focus on promotion and their social media feeds, the art form suffers.

La realidad que dio vida al Macondo de Gabriel García Márquez
En español, December 31

En un viaje a Colombia para ver la producción de Netflix de “Cien años de soledad”, a una reportera le asaltaron recuerdos de lugares verdaderos.

The Soviet Holiday Classic Even Kremlin Skeptics Can’t Stop Watching
Culture, December 31

“The Irony of Fate” is a turn-of-the-year TV tradition that endures even in households that are now wary of Russian culture.

Linda Lavin, Broadway Actress and Star of TV Sitcom ‘Alice,’ Dies at 87
Obits, December 30

She won two Golden Globe Awards and an Emmy nomination for her role on the show. She also earned a Tony Award for best actress in the play “Broadway Bound.”

Wi Ha-jun of ‘Squid Game’ on the Challenges of Brotherly Love
Culture, December 30

All sibling relationships are complex — more so when your brother is a criminal mastermind who shoots you. Wi talked about his character’s predicament.

New Year’s Eve Specials, Plus 3 Things to Watch on TV this Week
Culture, December 30

Several networks will host their annual countdowns on Tuesday, and award season will begin with the Golden Globes on Sunday.

When Jimmy Carter Turned TV Into a Pulpit
Culture, December 30

Other presidents were more celebrated for their on-screen presences, but in 1979 he gave one of the White House’s most astonishing televised speeches.

In a Year of Anxiety Onscreen, Here’s Who Portrayed It Best
Culture, December 29

From “Inside Out 2” to “The Bear,” it was a character, a feeling, a vibe.

Going to a Real-Life Version of Gabriel García Márquez’s Macondo
Insider, December 29

On a trip to Colombia to see the Netflix production of “One Hundred Years of Solitude,” a reporter was struck by memories of real places.

An Old Mining Town in Montana Finds New Gold in Film
National, December 28

There was a healthy dose of skepticism in Butte, Mont., when Hollywood producers began showing up to shoot their shows. Now, many say the industry’s arrival has been a boon for the city.

Greg Gumbel Dies at 78; High-Profile Sportscaster for Over 5 Decades
Obits, December 28

A dignified presence on camera, most prominently for CBS, he became the first Black announcer to call a major U.S. sports championship, the 2001 Super Bowl.

‘Squid Game’ Season 2: Finished Watching? Let’s Talk
Culture, December 27

Netflix’s hit Korean series about the indignities of modern capitalism is back for more brightly colored mayhem. Here’s a recap of what happened.

Reseña: ‘El juego del calamar’ llegó al semáforo en rojo
En español, December 27

La segunda temporada del éxito de Netflix ofrece una carnicería más estilizada, pero la historia se estanca.

NPR and PBS Stations Brace for Funding Battle Under Trump
Business, December 27

Republicans in Congress have tried to defund public media for decades. With the help of Elon Musk, could they finally make good on their threat?

Like ‘Squid Game’? Stream These 9 New Korean Dramas Next
Culture, December 27

As more and more K-dramas debut for U.S. viewers, it is becoming harder to choose which to watch. Here are a few favorites that premiered in 2024.

N.F.L. Christmas Games on Netflix Break Streaming Records, With Beyoncé’s Help
Express, December 27

The two games had more than 24 million viewers on average in the United States, Netflix said. Viewership peaked when Beyoncé performed.

Shyam Benegal, Indian Filmmaker Who Explored Social Issues, Dies at 90
Obits, December 26

He won acclaim from critics and audiences even as the gritty stories he put on the big screen grappled with some of India’s thorniest problems.

‘Drop the Dead Donkey’ Is a Snappy ’90s British Comedy
Weekend, December 26

The ’90s sitcom fits alongside American newsroom shows like “Murphy Brown,” but it’s a little slower and more misanthropic.

As Hollywood Struggles, the Region’s Economy Feels the Pain
Business, December 26

Film production has failed to bounce back after major strikes last year, and competition from other locales has gotten stiffer.

The Year in TV and Movies
The Daily, December 26

Our chief television and film critics on the best of 2024.

Deion Sanders Has Never Left His Prime
Arts & Leisure, December 26

Whether high-stepping on “Monday Night Football” or winning over college football recruits on YouTube, his bravado shines through: “I’ve never stopped winning, that’s what frustrates people.”

‘Squid Game’ Hits a Red Light
Weekend, December 26

The second season of the Netflix smash delivers more stylized carnage, but the story stalls.

Still Sounding Young at 85, She Is the Voice of Old Japan
Foreign, December 26

Midori Kato is the last original member of the cast of “Sazae-san,” a cartoon series that premiered in 1969 and never quite joined the modern world.

Beyoncé Halftime Show Gives Netflix Some Pizazz
Culture, December 25

As part of its push into live programming, the streaming service is hosting two N.F.L. games and a big musical performance on Christmas.

What We Loved in 2024
Interactive, December 25

The books, movies, habits and hobbies we’ll take with us into the new year.

Netflix espera recuperar la magia de ‘El juego del calamar’
En español, December 25

Cuando el programa surcoreano se estrenó en septiembre de 2021, se convirtió en una sorprendente sensación mundial. Acumuló 2800 millones de espectadores en Netflix.

‘Everything Calls for Salvation’ Is a Beachy Italian Drama
Culture, December 24

The seven-episode first season, on Netflix, plays out like a sunnier Italian “Girl, Interrupted.”

11 Hyperlocal Works That Helped Me Find Common Ground
Culture, December 23

As pop culture continues to fracture, our critic was drawn to art and performances that explored universal themes by way of specific settings.

Netflix Hopes to Recapture ‘Squid Game’ Magic
Business, December 23

The success of the show’s first season surprised Netflix executives, reaffirming the company’s global strategy.

8 Best Reality TV Moments of 2024
Culture, December 23

“Vanderpump Rules” revamped, “Love Island USA” broke out and “Love Is Blind” contestants made headway with labor complaints.

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Wants to Ban Drug Ads on TV. It Wouldn’t Be Easy.
Science, December 23

Attempts to restrict pharmaceutical advertisements have failed many times over the years, often on First Amendment grounds.

My K-Drama Pilgrimage
Travel, December 23

With the next season of “Squid Game” about to air, a Korean American writer shares her experience of a group tour in Korea based on the popular streaming genre.

Dr. Oz, Tapped to Run Medicare, Has a Record of Promoting Health Misinformation
Well, November 20

The heart surgeon turned TV star has championed healthy lifestyle habits. But he’s also promoted sham diet pills and ineffective Covid-19 treatments.

‘Sucession’, versión Disney
En español, September 15

La historia interna de cómo Bob Iger socavó y maniobró a Bob Chapek, el sucesor que él mismo eligió, y volvió al poder en Disney.

The Palace Coup at the Magic Kingdom
Business, September 8

The inside story of how Bob Iger undermined and outmaneuvered Bob Chapek, his chosen successor, and returned to power at Disney.

This Is the First Presidential Debate Without an In-Person Audience Since 1960
Politics, June 27

John F. Kennedy and Richard M. Nixon were the last presidential candidates to debate with no live audience during a general election.

Amazon Filmed ‘Expats’ in Hong Kong, but People There Can’t Watch It
Express, January 30

The first two episodes of the show, which was filmed during the city’s pandemic restrictions, were released last week but were not available there.