Melanie McFarland (page 55)

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

Pose

As "Pose" ends it reminds us that the dream New York is one rendered in color Melanie McFarland

Lisey's Story

"Lisey's Story" isn't a horror tale as much as a cry to end it all sooner Melanie McFarland

Six Feet Under

The lesson of "Six Feet Under," 20 years later: "We're not really as in control as we all think" Melanie McFarland

We Are Lady Parts

"We Are Lady Parts," a fierce new comedy about a Muslim punk band, rocks our world Melanie McFarland

Mare of Easttown

"Mare of Easttown" is twisty until the very end, but the best part is its grace Melanie McFarland

Tulsa massacre; Black Wall Street massacre

"The job is not done yet": Black Wall Street documentaries detail the massacre & still seek justice Melanie McFarland

Hacks

"Hacks" grasps how ageism creeps up on women and revels in sucker punching back Melanie McFarland

Friends: The Reunion

"Friends: The Reunion" is The One We Could've Lived Without Melanie McFarland

Mike Tyson: The Knockout

ABC's Mike Tyson documentary "The Knockout" is a celebratory apologia without adequate interrogation Melanie McFarland

Master Of None

"Master of None" returns for an unexpected third season with "Moments in Love" Melanie McFarland

In Treatment

With Uzo Aduba as a therapist, "In Treatment" returns in a sunnier location for a darker time Melanie McFarland

Army of the Dead

"Army of the Dead" is what happens when desperation meets a thrilling zombie conflagration Melanie McFarland

Last Man Standing

"Last Man Standing" bids farewell, while Tim Allen keeps on truckin' with his right-wing shade Melanie McFarland

Joss Whedon; Lord Massen; The Nevers

"The Nevers" is proof that cancel culture isn't really canceling the right people Melanie McFarland

Eclectic docuseries "Pride" walks viewers through queer American history one decade at a time Melanie McFarland

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