Melanie McFarland (page 16)

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

Squid Game: The Challenge

The word of the year is "authentic": "Squid Game: The Challenge" tests its definition in 2023 Melanie McFarland

Marvel pulls its punches when it comes to showing women fighting men. A Netflix samurai explains why Melanie McFarland

Friends Arriving for a Dinner Party With Flowers

Don't bring your pistol to the holiday party, and other advice on how to be a stellar guest Melanie McFarland

Fargo

Making "Fargo" great again: The latest season follows a caper in a time when Minnesota nice is dead Melanie McFarland

The Crown

In creating a villain in Diana's death "The Crown" does a disservice to the crash's other victim Melanie McFarland

The Curse

"The Curse," HGTV and the curb appeal of gentrification Melanie McFarland

The Marvels

Maybe "The Marvels" performed poorly because the MCU and its fanbase are getting old. Literally Melanie McFarland

Maria Bartiromo; Sean Hannity

"Do they not realize I like to fight?" The 6 most revealing Fox News details in "Network of Lies" Melanie McFarland

Tucker Carlson; Rupert Murdoch

"It was damning": Brian Stelter excavates Fox News' culture, the Big Lie and Tucker Carlson's exit Melanie McFarland

Desperately Seeking Soulmate: Escaping Twin Flames Universe

What "Escaping Twin Flames" teaches us about the anti-trans nature of a supposedly loving cult Melanie McFarland

Loki

"Loki" speaks to Marvel's biggest concern – if only the studio will heed it Melanie McFarland

The Morning Show

"The Morning Show" boss explains ending coup, hints what's next and asks, "What is women's power?" Melanie McFarland

The Morning Show

In this exclusive clip from "The Morning Show," Billy Crudup's network CEO loses his grip Melanie McFarland

JFK: One Day In America

“JFK: One Day in America” restores the humanity to one of America's most dramatized tragedies Melanie McFarland

Gwyneth Paltrow; Oprah Winfrey

From Goop to Oprah, this year's gift guides may signal the end of the world Melanie McFarland

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