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Mr Robot: The Hottest Show on TV

Earlier this year, Mr. Robot shocked many observers by winning the “Best Television Series – Drama” award at the Golden Globes. The show had earned raves from critics […] More

August 5th, 2016 by Henry Hanks

Briefs & Analysis

Kiefer Sutherland as the Designated Survivor

Actor Kiefer Sutherland may not be returning to Fox’s new iteration of its hit show “24” (more on that in a future column), but he […] More

June 24th, 2016 by Henry Hanks

Briefs & Analysis

Review: AMC's The Night Manager

It’s the year 2011 and the “Arab Spring” has begun in Cairo, Egypt. Guests at a nearby hotel are panicking and desperate to leave, and […] More

May 6th, 2016 by Henry Hanks

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