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A man wearing a black, striped T-shirt across from a blonde woman and a man wearing a gray shirt and a watch in a diner booth.

The lasting genius of ‘The Sopranos’ on its 25th anniversary

Even 25 years on, “waste management” has never been so entertaining.
Joseph Paladino, Staff Writer February 6, 2024

In January of 1999, America was introduced to a staple of Sunday night television for the next eight years as New Jersey mob boss — sorry, “waste management consultant” —...

In a still from “Succession,” in an auditorium, an image of Logan Roy is projected on a screen behind Kendall Roy, who is looking up at the screen.

Recap: ‘Succession’ S4E6: Granny prison camps

The most overtly comedic episode of the season yet illustrates the hollow schemes at the center of Waystar Royco.
Colleen Secaur, Contributing Writer May 2, 2023

Big tech hasn’t exactly garnered a significant amount of goodwill in the public consciousness as of late. One can vividly recall Mark Zuckerberg’s promises of a virtual future...

Kieran Culkin, Jeremy Strong and Alexander Skarsgård stand on grass and rocks in front of snow-capped mountains.

Recap: ‘Succession’ S4E5: Viking country

Waystar Royco goes to Norway for a deal, with middling results.
Colleen Secaur, Contributing Writer April 25, 2023

The Roy siblings have spent the entirety of “Succession” either parroting their father, doing his dirty work for bits of praise or claiming to be a radical departure from him,...

A woman with short blonde hair wearing a gray blazer and black pants, a man with short black hair wearing a black collared shirt and black pants, and a man with short black hair wearing a navy button-up and black pants all sit on a couch looking at a coffee table that has a stack of documents on it.

Recap: ‘Succession’ S4E4: Underlined or crossed out?

Logan Roy may be dead, but he casts a long shadow over the future of his company — and the psyches of his children.
Colleen Secaur, Contributing Writer April 18, 2023

One of the “Succession” locales that most accurately conveys the monstrous wealth and conservative values of the Roy family is, of course, Logan Roy’s Manhattan home. With...

Three characters, Kendall Roy (Jeremy Strong), Roman Roy (Kieran Culkin) and Jess Jordan (Juliana Canfield) gather together in a living room.

Recap: ‘Succession’ S4E2: Not serious people

The rebel Roys, Connor and their dad come together on the eve of Waystar’s sale and a pivotal wedding.
Colleen Secaur, Contributing Writer April 4, 2023

As someone who admittedly wants to see Kendall, Shiv and Roman come out of “Succession” relatively unscathed, it is absolutely infuriating, if par for the course, to see them...

A man in a jacket peeks out between pieces of newspaper covering a window. A teenage girl stands behind the man and watches him as he looks out.

‘The Last of Us’ brings its source game to life in the best way possible 

This January, fans of the iconic zombie survival video game “The Last of Us” get to revisit the story of Ellie and Joel on HBO Max almost 10 years after the original game released.
Pritheva Zakaria, Contributing Writer February 6, 2023

“The Last of Us” is a name avid gamers know all too well. Recently, the popular video game was adapted into a TV show on HBO Max with a star-studded cast featuring the likes...

An illustration of the Washington Square Arch. Behind the arch sits gray and brown alternating high-rises. On the top right are the words “The Daybook” in an arched shape.

What to do this week: Women’s History Month concert and more

The Daybook is WSN’s weekly column listing in-person and online events at NYU and across New York City. This week: March 28 to April 3.
The News Desk March 27, 2022

NYU’s flagship art gallery reopens  12-5 p.m. at the Grey Art Gallery Free, restricted to the NYU community The Grey Art Gallery, NYU’s art museum, which has been...

A still from season 2 of the HBO show “Euphoria” features the main cast of Lexi's school play. The five actors are seated on the steps of the stage and look ahead.

Recap: ‘Euphoria’ S2E8: When the curtain finally falls

The “Euphoria” season finale delivered a rollercoaster of emotions that will leave viewers eagerly anticipating a third season. “Euphoria” is available to stream on HBO Max.
Shreya Wankhade, Contributing Writer March 1, 2022

Spoiler warning: This review includes potential spoilers for Euphoria seasons one and two. On the last Sunday before a two-year break, viewers gathered around their devices,...

Lexi (Maude Apatow) stands backstage next to a stage manager in HBO’s “Euphoria.” Lexi wears an intricate black corseted dress with floral details and maroon strings.

Recap: ‘Euphoria’ S2E7: The one where Lexi puts on a play

Episode seven of the second season of “Euphoria” shows off Sam Levinson’s directorial chops with a wildly inventive entry that stitches together live theatrical performances and flashbacks to tell the story of the teenagers of East Highland High School. “Euphoria” airs on HBO Max, with new episodes debuting every Sunday.
Shreya Wankhade, Contributing Writer February 23, 2022

Spoiler warning: This review includes spoilers for “Euphoria,” seasons one and two. The seventh episode of the second season of “Euphoria” and the first part of its...

HBO released the fourth episode of the second season of “Euphoria” on Jan. 30. Maddy Perez (Alexa Demie) is the on-and-off girlfriend of Nate (Jacob Elordi). (Photo by Eddy Chen/HBO, courtesy of Warner Media)

Recap: ‘Euphoria’ S2E4: The saga of Cal Jacobs

“Euphoria” season two, episode four attempts to humanize the show’s villain in stunning color. “Euphoria” airs on HBO Max, with new episodes debuting every Sunday.
Shreya Wankhade, Contributing Writer February 1, 2022

Spoiler warning: This recap includes spoilers for "Euphoria," seasons one and two. The fourth episode of the second season of “Euphoria” might just be its most visually...

“The Sex Lives of College Girls,” a television series co-created by Mindy Kaling and Justin Noble, premiered on HBO Max on Nov. 18. The show follows the lives of four freshmen at a New England liberal arts college. (Image courtesy of HBO Max)

Review: ‘The Sex Lives of College Girls’ is a refreshing look at… well, that

But I do feel personally attacked. 
Sabrina Choudhary, Culture Editor December 1, 2021

I am an Indian girl who loves comedy, so I have to watch anything Mindy Kaling makes. Also, as a college student, any show about other college students instantly grabs my attention....

Tina Turner is the star of Martin and Lindsay's new documentary "TINA." The film follows her compelling story from church choir member to legendary music icon. (Image via Wikimedia Commons)

‘TINA’ review: transforming trauma into triumph

T. J. Martin and Daniel Lindsay’s “TINA” sees Tina Turner reclaim her story in an empowering manner.
Sophia Carr, Staff Writer April 16, 2021

Before watching this film, I thought of Tina Turner’s hits, her commanding stage presence, and the domestic abuse she suffered by her former husband, band member and manager...