Melanie McFarland

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

"When They See Us" demands we see the boys damaged by the Central Park jogger case Melanie McFarland
"Deadwood: The Movie" is a send-off worth the long wait Melanie McFarland
Inside Neil Gaiman's overstuffed "Good Omens" series is a magical comedy trying to get out Melanie McFarland
Can "60 Minutes" stay on top? Melanie McFarland
Smart Watch: Ebola drama "The Hot Zone" has all the symptoms of a classic miniseries Melanie McFarland
Love and loss in L.A.'s Eastside: Just by existing, Tanya Saracho's "Vida" is a political act Melanie McFarland
As "Game of Thrones" ends, we have to ask: What do we expect from a series finale? Melanie McFarland
"Game of Thrones" finale: The Iron Throne apparently goes to the person with the best story Melanie McFarland
New CBS nightly news anchor Norah O'Donnell's morning show past is an asset now Melanie McFarland
Smart Watch: George Clooney's "Catch-22" doesn't always land, but "Fleabag" is still sublime Melanie McFarland
Why do women love John Wick? (It's not just the puppy) Melanie McFarland
"The Big Bang Theory" of evolution: The show honored smart misfits and let them grow Melanie McFarland
"Game of Thrones" recap: Warning bells have been ringing on that shocking twist since season 1 Melanie McFarland
"Veep" is ending, but "The Good Fight" rages on Melanie McFarland
"Wu-Tang Clan: Of Mics and Men" enters the inner chambers of a hip hop legend Melanie McFarland