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‘Murderbot’ is the best new comedy of 2025. You read that right

The Apple TV+ show takes what might be the oldest sci-fi premise there is — what does it mean to be human? — and mines it for comedy gold.

Too many great sci-fi shows go unnoticed. I hope ‘Murderbot’ won’t be the next

The new Apple TV+ show starring Alexander Skarsgård features a mix of special effects-laden action, deadpan humor and social commentary. It deserves a big audience.

The best 6 TV performances I’ve seen so far this year

NPR TV critic Eric Deggans picks his favorite performances of 2025 thus far, including Noah Wyle in The Pitt, Catherine O'Hara in The Last of Us and The Studio, and Carrie Coon in The White Lotus.

What’s on TV: 2 new documentaries, a Western, a comedy, and ‘The Rehearsal’

A new HBO film project traces how the Citizens United decision has reshaped democracy in recent years. Also this week, a new Netflix Western looks a lot like Yellowstone, and The Rehearsal is back.

The ‘Severance’ finale asks: How far would your innie go for your outie?

This season of the Apple TV+ show has found new ways to explore subjugation. Next season, we need answers about logistics.