Melanie McFarland (page 31)

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

Peacemaker

The best TV title sequences of 2022, from dance numbers to dystopic workday dreams Melanie McFarland

Lizzo; Megan Thee Stallion; Britney Griner; Megan Markle

From Lizzo to Megan Thee Stallion, 2022 was the year of survival for Black women in the public eye Melanie McFarland

Kanye West

This is the year we were done with Kanye West – but what does that really mean? Melanie McFarland

Best Breakout TV Performances; Milly Alcock; Iman Vellani; Ayo Edebiri

The best breakout TV performances of the year, from twins and vamps to werewolves and superheroes Melanie McFarland

Long Kiss Goodnight

At long last, "The Long Kiss Goodnight" is getting the holiday affection it deserves Melanie McFarland

The Festivus sweater

For the rest of us, there's Festivus: Celebrating 25 years of a "Seinfeld" holiday about nothing Melanie McFarland

Mariah Carey: Merry Christmas To All!

How "All I Want for Christmas Is You" made Mariah Carey de facto Queen of Christmas, sans trademark Melanie McFarland

1923

With "1923," the "Yellowstone" universe grimly enlists Harrison Ford and Helen Mirren Melanie McFarland

Even if Harry and Meghan "win" for Netflix, they lose Melanie McFarland

Ghosts

"Ghosts" star Rose McIver on poking fun at the Christmas movie, cultural appropriation and all Melanie McFarland

Will Smith

Will Smith presides over the most bizarre "Red Table Talk" yet – to talk trauma, but avoid the slap Melanie McFarland

Kindred

Hulu honors Octavia Butler's "Kindred," yanking a Black woman out of time to grapple with history Melanie McFarland

Prince Harry and Meghan, The Duke and Duchess of Sussex.

Meeting "Harry & Meghan": the Sussexes launch the next stage of their strategic charm offensive Melanie McFarland

Hacks; The Bear; Yellowjackets

The 6 best TV episodes of the year, from beignet bites to a deadly dance Melanie McFarland

Who comes after Trevor Noah to host "The Daily Show"? The answer may be among these stars Melanie McFarland

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