TV

When America ignored a slaughter

Whatever America’s flaws, its absence from the global stage leaves a space quickly filled by far more malevolent actors

On Television
Death by a thousand cuts

The near-invisibility of the Proms on BBC TV is a symptom of the collapse of public service broadcasting in Britain

Features
State of the arts coverage

The BBC has caved to cowardice over culture

Features
Toffs, trials and tradecraft

The best police procedurals unpeel the place where the drama unfolds

On Television
The slain in Spain, and Belfast again

This police drama tidies up loose ends just enough, but still leaves the viewers wanting more

On Television
Walter’s Arctic Circle is a winner

Welcome to a kaleidoscopic showcase of topical dramas in vivid settings

On Television
The emptiness of hype

A cultural legacy depends on far more than passing enthusiasm

Artillery Row
How the internet killed The Simpsons

Nicholas Clairmont has avidly viewed more than 750 episodes of the comedy about the residents of Springfield — but won’t be watching any more

Features
Prepare for takeoff

Masters of the Air is a visually impressive aerial WW2 adventure with the potential to go far

Artillery Row
Deck the halls with Hallmark films

In praise of a genre that is both beloved and maligned

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