Melanie McFarland (page 5)

Melanie McFarland is Salon's award-winning senior culture critic. Follow her on Bluesky: @McTelevision

The Boys

"Fascism that cloaks itself in patriotism": "The Boys" boss on dangers of strongmen and superheroes Melanie McFarland

The Penguin

9 unforgettable moments that made TV great in 2024 Melanie McFarland

Squid Game

"Squid Game 2" fittingly plays a different and still very relevant game for its return Melanie McFarland

Severance

12 shows for your end-of-year TV binge watch Melanie McFarland

Michelle Buteau: A Buteau-ful Mind at Radio City Music Hall

7 of the most fearless comedy specials you might have missed this year Melanie McFarland

Laid

Maybe getting "Laid" is a matter of connecting with one's hectic, self-involved youth Melanie McFarland

What We Do In The Shadows

"It was a fearless ending": "What We Do in the Shadows" vamps reflect on laying the show to rest Melanie McFarland

Shrinking

On "Shrinking" Brett Goldstein models a version of what forgiveness can look like, and it's not easy Melanie McFarland

No Good Deed

"No Good Deed" is a funny, poignant tour of the stress and despair that comes with house shopping Melanie McFarland

Deadpool and Wolverine

The "Deadpool & Wolverine" Golden Globe nomination category says a lot about the state of movies now Melanie McFarland

Star Wars: Skeleton Crew

How the mid "Skeleton Crew" makes us nostalgic for the wretched "Star Wars" holiday specials of yore Melanie McFarland

Black Doves

Let nothing you dismay: The "Die Hard" comfort and joy in Netflix's bloody "Black Doves" Melanie McFarland

The Trouble With Cat Adoption

My shelter cat heist: How "Adopt, Don't Shop" almost became my villain origin story Melanie McFarland

Wicked

"Wicked" reminds us we'd all better be ready to defy gravity. Especially Black women Melanie McFarland

Dune: Prophecy

"History is not linear. It's circular": The "Dune" Sisterhood reflects on how fear informs power Melanie McFarland

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