Melanie McFarland (page 42)

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

Better Call Saul

"Better Call Saul" reminds us of that the slow approach can be better than bingeing Melanie McFarland

The First Lady

"The First Lady" tells the story of three revolutionary presidents' wives in an inconsequential way Melanie McFarland

Fanastic Beasts: Secrets of Dumbledore

The magical magnetism of Mads Mikkelsen, explained... in fantasy party guest terms Melanie McFarland

Julia; Minx

Like food and sex, "Julia" and "Minx" are meant to be enjoyed together Melanie McFarland

Abbott Elementary

The joy of "Abbott Elementary" is its lesson about fulfilling work Melanie McFarland

The Godfather; Tomato Sauce

One of the greatest legacies left by "The Godfather" was basic instructions on how to make dinner Melanie McFarland

Bridgerton

Why "Bridgerton" and "Sanditon" dialed back the sex – and came out stronger for it Melanie McFarland

Atlanta

On "Atlanta," Van partied for every Black woman exhausted with being overlooked Melanie McFarland

Julia

The joy of HBO Max's Julia Child series, a deliciously affectionate celebration of an icon Melanie McFarland

Moon Knight

With the sleepy "Moon Knight," come for the MCU, but stay for Oscar Isaac's dodgy cockney accent Melanie McFarland

Will Smith; Chris Rock

Will Smith slapping Chris Rock made the 94th Academy Awards one to remember — for the wrong reasons Melanie McFarland

Deep Water

Has Ben Affleck's"Deep Water" left you asking why? Look back at "Gigli" Melanie McFarland

Pachinko

The must-see "Pachinko" is a pure and flawless beauty about the unpredictability of living Melanie McFarland

Atlanta

The return of "Atlanta" is perfectly timed, delivering its sharp honesty when we need it most Melanie McFarland

Halo

Paramount unmasks "Halo" for a perfect launch to the long-awaited video game adaptation Melanie McFarland

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