Watching
The 2024 Summer Olympics Are Best as a Streaming Event
Watching the Paris games via the Peacock app has greatly expanded our Olympics diet.
By Richard Lawson
First Look
Cate Blanchett Faces Public Shaming in Disclaimer, Alfonso Cuarón’s Revenge Thriller
The Roma and Gravity Oscar-winner unveils his unsettling new series, which taps into the ancient human desire for schadenfreude.
By Anthony Breznican
in the loveseat
John Oliver Called JD Vance’s Campaign to Ask If He’d Ever Had Sex With a Couch
After a joke about Vance’s (fictional) fondness for futons went viral, the Last Week Tonight host added his voice to the chorus: “If you ask me to draw a man that f--ks his couch, 10 times out of 10, I’m drawing this guy.”
By Chris Murphy
it’s not tv
The 25 Best Shows on HBO and Max to Watch Right Now
Stop aimlessly scrolling: We’ve got all the recommendations you need.
By Tara Ariano
dragon seed
Who Are the Three New Dragon Riders on House of the Dragon?
On the penultimate episode of House of the Dragon season two, Rhaenyra has enlisted the help of three new dragon riders: Addam of Hull, Hugh Hammer, and Ulf the White. Here's what you need to know about all three.
By Chris Murphy
Still Watching
House of the Dragon's Army of Bastards Takes Flight
On the seventh episode of House of the Dragon season two, Rhaenyra looks to the lowborn to test their mettle as dragon riders. Director Loni Peristere drops by Still Watching to talk about crafting the season’s penultimate episode.
By Chris Murphy
The Big Comfy Couch
J.D. Vance’s Mythical Couch Tryst Is a Fact-Checker’s Nightmare. Stephen Colbert Explains Why.
During his Late Show monologue, Colbert roasted Donald Trump’s running mate for the untrue (?) sofa-billy elegy currently delighting the internet.
By Chris Murphy
First Look
In The Day of the Jackal, Eddie Redmayne’s Shape-Shifting Assassin Meets His Match
Lashana Lynch faces off against Redmayne in Peacock’s bold reimagining of the classic cat-and-mouse novel, a thrilling escape with unsettling political parallels.
By David Canfield
The Dark Questions Netflix’s Lou Pearlman Doc Dirty Pop Doesn’t Answer
The new docuseries rehashes Pearlman’s audacious Ponzi scheme and impact on ’90s pop culture while glossing over the darker allegations that shadowed the late boy-band manager.
By Julie Miller
kiss me i'm a targaryen
Angry House of the Dragon Fans Claim One Gay Kiss Has “Ruined” the Series
The episode “Smallfolk” has received an overwhelming number of one-star reviews, with many citing a passionate moment between Rhaenyra and Mysaria.
By Chris Murphy
I’ll Be There For You
Conan O’Brien Was Once “Jealous” After Ex Lisa Kudrow Praised Matthew Perry’s Performance on Friends
“I make you laugh pretty hard. And you were like, ‘No, no, you don’t understand. This guy’s really [funny],’” O’Brien recalled of Kudrow’s initial reaction to her late costar.
By Savannah Walsh
Big Is Moving to Paris
Kim Cattrall Shuts Down Rumors She's Returning to Sex and the City Revival Series
In a post on X, Cattrall maintained that Samantha Jones will not be returning for season three of And Just Like That.
By Chris Murphy
rewrites
Whoopsie: Aaron Sorkin Doesn’t Want Democrats to Nominate Mitt Romney After All
Hours after publishing a New York Times op-ed suggesting the DNC select a Republican as their presidential nominee, the West Wing scribe seemingly went all in for Kamala Harris.
By Chris Murphy
Still Watching
House of the Dragon’s Ewan Mitchell Is Channeling Tony Soprano and Robert De Niro
Mitchell, who plays the one-eyed Prince Aemond, drops by Still Watching to chat about his character’s motivations and surprising vulnerability.
By Chris Murphy
in memoriam
Bob Newhart, Comic Icon and Sitcom Star, Dies at 94
Beneath Newhart’s mild-mannered appearance and stylized stammering delivery beat the heart of one of stand-up comedy’s most unexpected and subversive voices.
By Donald Liebenson
unsettled
Tom Sandoval Sues Ariana Madix For Sharing Proof That He Cheated on Her
Madix’s lawyer responds that Sandoval is continuing to “torment” his ex with an “abhorrent” suit, which accuses Madix of invasion of privacy and distribution of explicit videos featuring Sandoval and their former Vanderpump Rules castmate Rachel Leviss.
By Savannah Walsh
EXCLUSIVE
Say Ciao to the New Cast of My Brilliant Friend Season 4
An exclusive look at the final season of HBO’s Elena Ferrante series, which will finally premiere in September.
By Joy Press
it's an honor to be nominated
EGOT Watch: Which 2024 Emmy Nominees Could Join the Club This Year?
With their most recent nomination for best original musical and lyrics, superstar songwriting duo Benj Pasek and Justin Paul must have an EGOT win on their minds. Even more stars have the potential to get halfway to EGOT status if they win big at the Emmys.
By Chris Murphy
Emmys 2024
Emmys 2024 Nominations: The Biggest Snubs and Surprises
Selena Gomez finally makes the cut, while a few beloved Oscar winners surprisingly do not.
By David Canfield and Rebecca Ford
Awards Insider!
Emmy Nominations 2024: See the Full List Here
Shōgun leads the full list of Emmy nominations 2024 with 25 nods, followed by The Bear, Only Murders in the Building, and True Detective: Night Country.
By Hillary Busis
late night
Bill O’Reilly and Jon Stewart Reunite After a Decade for On-Air Battle
For the first Daily Show episode since the attempt on Trump’s life, Stewart invited an old sparring partner back into the ring to discuss this “terrible fucking week.”
By Savannah Walsh