Melanie McFarland

Melanie McFarland is Salon's TV critic. Follow her on Twitter: @McTelevision

Willow
The "Willow" legend continues, only now the quest is open to all who would take it, including girls Melanie McFarland
Elvis Mitchell
Elvis Mitchell: The success of Black '70s films was "the dirty little secret of American cinema" Melanie McFarland
Candace Cameron Bure; Marc Blucas
If "A Christmas … Present" shows what Candace Cameron Bure means by tradition, she can keep it Melanie McFarland
Love Is Blind
Why is the third season of "Love Is Blind" so disappointing? Because we seen its type before Melanie McFarland
Andor
Why "Andor" boldly goes the distance while most high profile "Star Wars" adaptations fell short Melanie McFarland
Mind Your Manners
Making etiquette for everyone again – despite, or because of, its weaponization Melanie McFarland
Patti LaBelle; sweet potato pie
Thanks, Patti Labelle: Sweet potato pie will always beat pumpkin in my household Melanie McFarland
Yellowstone
The "Yellowstone" effect: Welcome to the new era of TV Westerns Melanie McFarland
In the end, "The Great British Baking Show" proves that uneven bakes can still taste great Melanie McFarland
Last Week Tonight starring John Oliver
"Last Week Tonight" slams the monarchy in a way that may change how we see "The Crown" Melanie McFarland
Santa Chris
"Santa Camp" breakout on embodying Black Santa: "It is definitely activism for me" Melanie McFarland
Black Panther: Wakanda Forever
"Black Panther: Wakanda Forever" earns its inheritance by embracing loss and matriarchal power Melanie McFarland
Interview with the Vampire
Changing "Interview with the Vampire" made it more alluring while staying true to its spirit Melanie McFarland
Tiffany Cross
What Tiffany Cross' firing from MSNBC tells us about who and what news organizations will defend Melanie McFarland
The Crown
A matter of character: How "The Crown" squares Charles with our longstanding villain edit Melanie McFarland