Kevin McFarland offers a spoiler-filled review the latest episode of Game of Thrones, where violence against women–and its consequences–lurk in the background of every power play.

Silicon Valley indicts the region for its over-reliance on dubious ventures to manufacture a grand façade of happiness, satisfaction, and wealth. Take Peter Gregory’s toga party, the fourth annual “Orgy… Read the rest of the article: On Silicon Valley, Erlich proves he’s more than just hideous facial hair [Season 1, episode 4 Recap]

  “Articles Of Incorporation” is the first episode of Silicon Valley that really gets room to breathe, allowing the characters space away from the crunch time of the story to… Read the rest of the article: Silicon Valley: “What’s in a [company] name?" [TV recap, episode 3]

As the focus moves to the victorious but woefully unhappy Lannister family, Kevin McFarland explores the intrigues and family strife animating the new season's third episode

Silicon Valley’s pilot offered the allure of the billion-dollar tech startup, giving Richard Hendrix the opportunity of a lifetime thanks to his potentially game-changing algorithm. But “The Cap Table” is… Read the rest of the article: Silicon Valley teaches Richard how to fire a friend [TV Recap: season 1, episode 2]

Spoilers. Kevin McFarland reviews the second episode of HBO's Game of Thrones, Season 4. Our coverage archives are here.

It was never really about the Crowes, or Ava going to prison, or the trip south of the border, or the gangsters in Detroit. This season of Justified, and by… Read the rest of the article: Justified circles back to old friends and enemies to close out its fifth season [TV Recap: season 5, episode 13]

At some point, it all has to end. NBC's Community will close up shop, whether it’s later this spring when NBC announces its fall schedule, after six seasons and a… Read the rest of the article: Community is here to let you know everything will keep going when the show ends [TV Recap: season 5, episode 12]

Kevin McFarland reviews the premiere of HBO's new series "Silicon Valley."

Spoilers. Kevin McFarland reviews the opening episode of HBO's Game of Thrones, Season 4. Our coverage archives are here.

Many of the episodes in Community’s fifth season have been modified sequels to previous fan-favorite from previous seasons. “Cooperative Polygraphy” echoes bottle episode “Cooperative Calligraphy.” “Bondage And Beta Male Sexuality”… Read the rest of the article: 'Community' knows Jeff Winger’s real age, and knowing is half the battle [TV recap: season 5, episode 11]

“Advanced Dungeons & Dragons” stands as one of Community’s all-time greatest episodes, both stylistically impressive and narratively heartfelt. It’s an immensely satisfying episode of television that forms the peak of… Read the rest of the article: Community revisited one of its best episodes and avoided the sequel curse [Recap: season 5, episode 10]

“We’ll always be friends. It’s just never going to be how it was. It can’t be. It doesn’t have to be a sad thing. There’s so much wonderful stuff happening… Read the rest of the article: Picking up the pieces of How I Met Your Mother’s finale

  I never thought I’d say this, but Justified could really use Arlo Givens back. Without his father, Raylan Givens has meandered throughout the season, unmoored from his family connection… Read the rest of the article: On Justified, Raylan’s getting a little old for this… [Recap, season 5, episode 10]

Kevin McFarland reviews the finale of HBO's crime drama "True Detective," starring Matthew McConaughey and Woody Harrelson. If you're new to the show, start with our introduction here. This post contains spoilers.

Never let it be said that Community goes halfway in its genre homage episodes. “App Development And Condiments” is a full-on dystopian meltdown that pitches Greendale into a disastrous state… Read the rest of the article: Community: Greendale points to fictional dystopians to comment on social media apps [s5e8]

Kevin McFarland reviews episode 7 in season 1 of HBO's crime drama "True Detective," starring Matthew McConaughey and Woody Harrelson. If you're new to the show, start with our introduction here. This post contains spoilers.

The fifth season of Community isn’t breaking new ground, but it’s a perfectly satisfying addition to a catalogue of episodes that now breaks down into a number of categories. Right… Read the rest of the article: Community leans slightly serious again to explore male bonding [Recap: season 5, episode 7]

As Boyd and Johnny Crowder sit outside of a Mexican cartel house south of the border, hands zip-tied behind their backs, Boyd’s “silver tongue” doesn’t talk his way out of… Read the rest of the article: Justified’s fifth season reaches the midpoint by firing a round of narrative buckshot [Recap: season 5, episode 7]

Kevin McFarland reviews episode 6 in season 1 of HBO's crime drama "True Detective," starring Matthew McConaughey and Woody Harrelson. If you're new to the show, start with our introduction here. This post contains spoilers.