The network is rebranding with a focus on following hot stories on social media. But maybe audiences want a news network to be more than a follower.
True Detective Watch: Heart of Darkness
A stunning, six-minute-long tracking shot ends a stellar episode, and lets us see the story from Rust Cohle’s terrifying perspective.
Russian Through History: The Sochi Olympics Opening Ceremonies
The Sochi opening spectacle tells the story of Russia–blowing past some awkward parts–and NBC tries to keep up.
Jay Leno Says Goodbye to the Tonight Show, Probably for Real This Time
Billy Crystal, a Kardashian, and some tears for Jay’s (re)retirement
Lessons of The Michael J. Fox Show
The most-hyped sitcom of the fall is all but over. What went wrong?
CBS to Get Thursday Night Football, Do End-Zone Dance Against NBC
CBS was already dominating the once Must-See night. Now it’s just spiking the ball.
The Cast of Seinfeld Reunites for the Super Bowl
Jerry Seinfeld and Larry David’s secret project was a mini-reunion of their classic sitcom Seinfeld — for just long enough to grab a cup of coffee.
Coca-Cola’s “It’s Beautiful” Super Bowl Ad Brings Out Some Ugly Americans
It took a commercial for a global soda company to prove the “speak English!” crowd wrong about what makes America strong.
Parks and Rec Watch: Goodbye Is the Pit(s)
“Ann and Chris” said goodbye to two major characters, and recalled the show’s optimistic, community-spirited roots.
Nipplegate at 10: A Flash — and a Flash in the Pan
Decency crusaders thought it would be a pop-culture 9/11. But if the Janet Jackson incident changed anything, it was the belief that one controversy could turn back the cultural clock.
Willie Robertson Vs. Don Draper, State of the Union Battle of the TV Symbols
The GOP and Democratic callouts to Duck Dynasty and Mad Men respectively said a lot about the two dueling visions of America and its history.
Teary Eyes, Small Hearts: The Kid-Sports Horror Show of Friday Night Tykes
Esquire’s disturbing docuseries shows eight-year-olds in Texas suffering for football glory—and the dreams and anxieties of the adults who put them out there.
The Only Quote That Matters in That 60 Minutes / Jay Leno Interview
“You said all of the same things, exactly, about Conan.”