Liz Shannon Miller

4/27/20

<i>Dispatches From Elsewhere </i>says goodbye in the wildest, most meta way possible

Dispatches From Elsewhere says goodbye in the wildest, most meta way possible

Damn. Where to start?

4/20/20

<em>Dispatches From Elsewhere </em>is all about the love, as the story enters its final chapter

Dispatches From Elsewhere is all about the love, as the story enters its final chapter

We’re close to the end of this narrative, but Dispatches From Elsewhere still wants to throw in some more twists.…

4/13/20

<i>Dispatches From Elsewhere</i> goes behind the curtain and changes the game for everyone

Dispatches From Elsewhere goes behind the curtain and changes the game for everyone

Why would someone want to make a game like the one we see in Dispatches From Elsewhere? Especially a game that made…

4/6/20

<em>Dispatches From Elsewhere </em>suggests the end is nigh, while delivering a key moment of joy

Dispatches From Elsewhere suggests the end is nigh, while delivering a key moment of joy

It’s the end of the game of Dispatches From Elsewhere—theoretically. Certainly the public-facing event has been…

3/30/20

<i>Dispatches From Elsewhere </i>balances between puzzles and character, with just a touch of whimsy

Dispatches From Elsewhere balances between puzzles and character, with just a touch of whimsy

It’s an episode called “Everyone,” which means Dispatches From Elsewhere aims to bring together the gang, despite…

3/23/20

An essential <i>Dispatches From Elsewhere</i> episode spills some background on Clara

An essential Dispatches From Elsewhere episode spills some background on Clara

One of the struggles in covering Dispatches From Elsewhere has been deciding how much focus to put on the game being…

3/16/20

<em>Dispatches From Elsewhere</em> unlocks the powers of André Benjamin's beautiful mind

Dispatches From Elsewhere unlocks the powers of André Benjamin's beautiful mind

One of the most interesting aspects of Steven Moffat and Mark Gatiss’s contemporary interpretation of Sherlock was…

3/15/20

<i>Avenue 5</i>'s season finale continues to embrace stupid choices

Avenue 5's season finale continues to embrace stupid choices

As Russell Watson sings in the worst Star Trek theme song ever, “it’s been a long road, getting from there to here.”…

3/9/20

<i>Dispatches From Elsewhere</i> breaks our hearts a bit, as we get to know Janice

Dispatches From Elsewhere breaks our hearts a bit, as we get to know Janice

The third episode of Dispatches From Elsewhere should come with a warning label: “Still emotionally destroyed by the…

3/2/20

<i>Dispatches From Elsewhere</i> unlocks its full potential with its Simone-focused episode

Dispatches From Elsewhere unlocks its full potential with its Simone-focused episode

While debates might rage about whether binge releases of TV seasons are ultimately inferior viewing experiences to…

3/2/20

It's the worst day of Ryan's life, but one of <i>Avenue 5</i>'s best episodes yet

It's the worst day of Ryan's life, but one of Avenue 5's best episodes yet

Not sure exactly what it is — the addition of a character who hates Judd as much as he deserves to be hated, the…

3/1/20

Jason Segel takes you on a journey towards feelings in the <i>Dispatches From Elsewhere</i> premiere

Jason Segel takes you on a journey towards feelings in the Dispatches From Elsewhere premiere

Any TV pilot takes on no shortage of challenges, especially one committed to creating a unique narrative populated…

2/23/20

<i>Avenue 5</i> lets the peril pile up, though murder is on the horizon

Avenue 5 lets the peril pile up, though murder is on the horizon

This week, Avenue 5 really embraced its existence as a very, very slow-motion space-set disaster tale — so…

2/17/20

<i>Avenue 5</i> skirts past the danger to focus on yet another party

Avenue 5 skirts past the danger to focus on yet another party

No one on the good ship Avenue 5 seems to be very good at what they’re supposed to do, which is not necessarily good…

1/29/20

Manny Jacinto and William Jackson Harper on the (after)life lessons they’ll take from <i>The Good Place</i><i></i><i></i><i></i><i></i>

Manny Jacinto and William Jackson Harper on the (after)life lessons they’ll take from The Good Place

As far as modern-day TV success stories go, it’s hard not to be stunned by how The Good Place ascended from being…

1/10/20

RuPaul’s <i>AJ And The Queen</i> is a charming sitcom showcase for the man beneath the wigs

RuPaul’s AJ And The Queen is a charming sitcom showcase for the man beneath the wigs

RuPaul Charles, the man who helped transform drag from an underground movement into a pop culture phenomenon, is…

1/8/20

When Alex Trebek says goodbye to <i>Jeopardy!</i>, he'll only need 30 seconds to do it

When Alex Trebek says goodbye to Jeopardy!, he'll only need 30 seconds to do it

Alex Trebek hasn’t decided what he’ll say at the end of his last episode of Jeopardy, and doesn’t know when it will…

12/18/19

<i>The Mandalorian</i> meanders its way to the finale, because Mando's got squad goals

The Mandalorian meanders its way to the finale, because Mando's got squad goals

It’s been a while since I read the Bible, but I’m pretty sure there’s a proverb about how “When God takes away a…

12/15/19

Just before the series finale, <i>Mr. Robot</i> flips reality on its head yet again

Just before the series finale, Mr. Robot flips reality on its head yet again

“Happiness is excitement that has found a settling down place, but there is always a little corner that keeps…

12/6/19

On <i>The Mandalorian</i> and <i>Watchmen</i>, masks reveal as much as they hide

On The Mandalorian and Watchmen, masks reveal as much as they hide

[Note: This article discusses the events of The Mandalorian’s fourth episode, “Sanctuary,” and Watchmen’s sixth…

Liz Shannon Miller's posts