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The Sopranos Swipe

 Thawing the mystery behind the series’ most perplexing freeze-frame moment. By Matt Zoller Seitz
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The Hottest Star Wars Characters Are Smugglers

 These 16 irresistible rogues and scoundrels make the galaxy a much more interesting, sexier place. By Roxana Hadadi and Nicholas Quah
a son for a son

How Long Has This Been Going On, Alicent and Ser Criston?

 We have some theories … about Daeron Targaryen. By Savannah Salazar

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  1. overnights
    Evil Recap: The Expendable AtheistsWho knew flight attendants were so superstitious?
    By Maggie Fremont
  2. overnights
    The Boys Recap: First Pebble Down a MountainHas The Boys gotten too bleak? Where is the joy in satirizing politics and violence?
    By Ben Rosenstock
  3. *sopranos theme*
    Max’s The Penguin RisesHe’s dangerous, he’s terrifying, he’s an extra in Surf’s Up … and he’s got a new teaser.
    By Jason P. Frank
  4. local gays show their pride
    Pride 2024’s Most Femininomenal MomentsSandy Cohen says “Ally!”
    By Bethy Squires
  5. overnights
    Top Chef: Wisconsin Finale Recap: Yes, ChefA slightly mid season leads to a pleasant but not-too-memorable finale.
    By Roxana Hadadi
  7. it’s not tv it’s not hbo it’s max
    House of the Dragon Season Two Was Max’s Best Streaming Day EverBut a 20 percent decrease in viewership overall from season one.
    By Bethy Squires
  8. overnights
    The Real Housewives of Dubai Recap: Mother DearestCaroline Brooks is left scrambling after the dynamics of the group shifts.
    By Shamira Ibrahim
  9. spicy runners
    The Hottest Star Wars Characters Are SmugglersThese 16 irresistible rogues and scoundrels make the galaxy a much more interesting, sexier place.
    By Roxana Hadadi and Nicholas Quah
  10. now streaming
    The 10 Best TV Shows on StarzOutlander, Power, Minx, and more.
    By Brian Tallerico
  11. overnights
    The Acolyte Recap: All For the WookieeA simple quest and lack of weighty backstory make for an enjoyably low-key, if incomplete-feeling, episode.
    By Noel Murray
  12. cold cases
    The Sopranos SwipeThawing the mystery behind the series’ most perplexing freeze-frame moment.
    By Matt Zoller Seitz
  13. overnights
    Dark Matter Recap: Jason vs. Jason vs. Jason vs. JasonThere are too many Jasons to keep track of.
    By Chris Klimek
  14. overnights
    Presumed Innocent Recap: Dinner With the SabichesRusty needs to stop lying if he wants anyone to believe he didn’t kill Carolyn.
    By Rafaela Bassili
  15. westeros
    HBO Is Telling the Tales of Dunk and EggGame of Thrones prequel A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms has started production (and cast some more Targaryens).
    By Jennifer Zhan
  16. huh…?
    ‘Netflix House’ Rolls Right Off the Tongue (and Into a Mall Near You)Netflix is now making immersive shopping experiences.
    By Jason P. Frank
  17. a son for a son
    How Long Has This Been Going On, Alicent and Ser Criston?We have some theories … about Daeron Targaryen.
    By Savannah Salazar
  18. unhappy endings
    Justice for CressidaBridgerton used her as a stepping stone for Penelope’s self-discovery, then tossed her aside.
    By Roxana Hadadi
  19. heads will roll
    The Bloody, Bawdy History of Henry VIII OnscreenFrom Richard Burton to Jude Law, the king with six wives frequently plays second fiddle to a more interesting woman.
    By Elle Carroll
  20. way too close read
    Three Seasons of Bridgerton Culminate in One Ecstatic Line Reading“There is only one way to deliver that, and that is with urgency.”
    By Kathryn VanArendonk
  21. overnights
    Clipped Recap: Get OutDoc’s first stint with the Clippers was also impossibly fraught.
    By Scott Tobias
  22. rawr
    Olivia Cooke’s House of the Dragon ‘Animalistic’ Sex Scene Got Cut“It was messy as fuck. It wasn’t beautiful, and that was really fun to do.”
    By Alejandra Gularte
  23. keeping up with the russells
    The Gilded Age Season 3 Adds a New Family to the MixGet ready to meet the Kirklands.
    By Jennifer Zhan and Alejandra Gularte
  24. overnights
    Below Deck Mediterranean Recap: Cold EggsThe crew is off to a poor start on this charter, and Captain Sandy is going to have a lot to say about it.
    By Emma Soren
  25. team meme
    House of the Dragon Memes Light Up the InternetStifle the pain of child death with laughter!
    By Savannah Salazar
  26. cue ramin
    The House of the Dragon Title Sequence Is a Targaryen History LessonBasically like the Westerosi equivalent of Crash Course.
    By Savannah Salazar
  27. overnights
    The Real Housewives of New Jersey Recap: House LukewarmingJackie is now interpreting things like Teresa, taking innocuous comments out of context for ammunition.
    By Brian Moylan
  28. a son for a son
    House of the Dragon Scorecard: Bad Plan, Worse ExecutionAs bad omens go, a ratcatcher kicking a dog is up there.
    By Brian Grubb
  29. overnights
    House of the Dragon Season-Premiere Recap: Rat RaceWell, it looks like peace won’t be an option, thanks to Daemon.
    By Amanda Whiting
  30. a son for a son
    House of the Dragon’s Blood and Cheese Moment Should Have Been NastierWithout the source material’s Sophie’s Choice torment, it’s just another scene of violence in a show full of scenes of violence.
    By Roxana Hadadi
  31. overnights
    Interview With the Vampire Recap: F- - - These VampiresWe’ve gotten to Armand’s big betrayal in what can only be described as a bonkers episode.
    By Rebecca Alter
  32. a long talk
    House of the Dragon’s Two Queens Would Rather Co-Rule WesterosEmma D’Arcy and Olivia Cooke relive Rhaenyra and Alicent’s season-one arc: “The whole series is about trying to get back to each other.”
    By Roxana Hadadi
  33. overnights
    Mayor of Kingstown Recap: Lost in TranslationWith the bad dope crisis behind the town, we can focus on the season’s baddies.
    By Noel Murray
  34. vulture lists
    13 Essential Dad-Centric TV Episodes to Stream This Father’s DaySpend this weekend with lovable sitcom dads and monstrous patriarchs.
    By Marianne Eloise
  35. gold rush
    Will the ‘True Story’ of Baby Reindeer Be Its Emmys Downfall?Voting for the 2024 nominees has officially begun, and Richard Gadd’s provocative limited series is gunning for front-runner status.
    By Joe Reid
  36. overnights
    Doctor Who Recap: Déjà SueThe new Doctor faces his biggest challenge with the return of a Classic Who villain.
    By Jennifer Zhan
  37. rebecca is a food critic now
    You Probably Shouldn’t Eat All of This House of the Dragon FoodBut you can. And I did!
    By Rebecca Alter
  38. today on daytime
    The View Is Pro–Sex Scene in the Case of Bridgerton“This is what we tune in to Bridgerton for!”
    By Zoe Guy
  39. fire and blood
    How to Watch House of the Dragon When You Know NothingIt’s totally fine if you can’t remember the houses, the dragons, or anything else.
    By Jen Chaney
  40. overnights
    RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars Recap: Stop the StealWriting your own material for stand-up challenges is not a requirement, but your routine shouldn’t be a complete rip-off of a well-known set.
    By Jason P. Frank
  41. fire and blood
    House of the Dragon Soars to New HeightsOh, we’re dancing now.
    By Nicholas Quah
  42. not something blue
    Penelope’s Bridgerton Wedding Dress Is Pink With Purpose“We started it off with a pale blue because she was marrying a Bridgerton, but it didn’t look quite right.”
    By Devon Ivie
  43. fire & blood & spoilers
    What to Expect Next on House of the DragonStrap in, we’re spoiling everything that happens in the Dance of the Dragons.
    By James Grebey
  44. now streaming
    The 10 Best Movies and TV Shows to Watch This WeekendWe’re getting emotional.
    By Savannah Salazar
  45. masquerade or michaela?
    What to Expect in Bridgerton Season 4, Based on the BooksWe know there will be a happily-ever-after, but whose?
    By Maggie Fremont
  46. hi sestras
    Welcome to the Clone Club: An Orphan Black Catch-Up GuideEverything you need to know ahead of the upcoming sequel series, Echoes.
    By Rachel Simon
  47. this week in late night
    Questlove’s Blind Items Won Late Night This WeekPlus Tina Fey’s QVC prop comedy and Dan Licata on Late Night.
    By Bethy Squires
  48. overnights
    Perfect Match Recap: Schrödinger’s KissJess is forced to figure out the mess that Harry made for them.
    By Jennifer Zhan
  49. fire and blood
    Everything That Happened on Season One of House of the DragonIncest, betrayal, blood feuds, and dragons. A lot of dragons.
    By Nate Jones and Basma Bedawi
  50. ‘yielding flesh’
    Making Bridgerton Sound Hotter Is Her Day JobMeet the Polin stan responsible for the Netflix romance’s extra-spicy audio descriptions.
    By Savannah Salazar
  51. chat room
    Bridgerton’s Ruth Gemmell Won’t Get Her ‘Ass Out for Anyone’Violet may have a new love interest this season, but the actress would rather respect the books than do sex scenes.
    By Devon Ivie
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