Television

I Don’t Want TV to Feel Like TV.

Episodic television is back. I’m not thrilled.

Jan 22 • Ivan K

The 2025 Watchlist: My Ten Favorite Things I Watched This Year

Lists! We’re obligated to make them!

Dec 18, 2025 • Ivan K

My Smart TV’s Settings are Making Me Insane

An unhinged rant about unnecessary features, marketing buzzwords, and, of course, motion smoothing

Nov 20, 2025 • Ivan K

Tim Robinson Isn’t Crazy. The World Is.

How "The Chair Company" captures the mundane insanity of “normal” life

Nov 6, 2025 • Ivan K

"Long Story Short" Made Me Feel Seen

In praise of Raphael Bob-Waksberg’s new animated series, and a reflection of what it means to see Jewishness on screen.

Oct 1, 2025 • Ivan K

The Bear is the Best and Worst Show on Television

Can the FX dramedy ever be great again?

Jul 31, 2025 • Ivan K

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