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HBO's "Big Little Lies" was TV's summer hit, with a standout performance from Nicole Kidman.

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Best Entertainment of 2017: TV

By Monique Scheidler | Dec. 7, 2017

Our TV columnist shares her top TV shows of the year.

"Search Party" season two premiered on Nov. 19, and episodes are released back-to-back each week.

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With a strong returning cast, ‘Search Party’ shifts tone while maintaining laughs in season two

By Monique Scheidler | Nov. 30, 2017

If you’ve been around me in the past year, I’m sure I’ve brought up “Search Party” at some point during our conversations. It was my favorite show of last year, and arguably one of my favorite shows of all time. Season one was full of mystery and twists with a cast that seemed to be made for one another, and season two is keeping the momentum going.

Amazon pilots like “Sea Oak” saw high ratings from viewers.

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Amazon’s TV pilots showcase strong female representation

By Monique Sheidler | Nov. 16, 2017

Last Friday, Amazon released three new shows as a part of their biannual pilot season program. The way the pilot season works is they release a bunch of pilot episodes for new shows, after which the viewers are able to rate and review them. The ones with the best ratings get picked up for a series order. This winter, they released three new pilots — “I Love You More,” “Sea Oak” and “The Climb” — showing a push for female representation both on and off the camera.

Frankie Shaw created and stars in Showtime’s new show, “SMILF,” which premiered on Sunday.

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Showtime’s ‘Shameless,’ ‘SMILF’ feature bad, badass women

By Monique Scheidler | Nov. 9, 2017

As some of our favorite shows are winding down to an end, Showtime has stepped up to fill in the gaps.

Season two builds on its previous season with new characters and more strong acting performances.

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‘Stranger Things 2’ brings ‘80s thrills back to Netflix

By Monique Scheidler | Nov. 2, 2017

Last year, “Stranger Things” was the unexpected frontrunner of the entire TV industry. Relying mostly on word-of-mouth and Netflix’s algorithm, it catapulted into fame without much of a marketing push, which is a true testament to just how good it was.

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Arts recommendations sure to give you a spook this Halloween

By The Daily Cardinal Arts Staff | Oct. 30, 2017

Halloween recommendations from the Arts staff.

Ilana (Ilana Glazer) and Lincoln (Hannibal Buress) navigate their non-monogamous relationship.

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‘Broad City’ tackles the complexities of casual dating

By Monique Scheidler | Oct. 26, 2017

“Broad City” has done some really revolutionary things since its premiere in 2014. They’ve represented female sexuality in a bold and unapologetic way — they show vibrators on screen in a really normalizing way, rather than for shock value.

CW's "Crazy Ex-Girlfriend" returns for a third season, with Rebecca on a revenge mission.

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CW fan-favorite shows return with fall premieres

By Monique Scheidler | Oct. 19, 2017

Last week, the CW’s fall favorites returned and reminded us all why they’re at the top of their game.

“Vandal” spoofs true-crime tropes like dramatic voiceovers.

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‘American Vandal’ combines true-crime, mockumentary genres

By Monique Sheidler | Oct. 12, 2017

When I first saw the trailer for “American Vandal,” I felt personally attacked. The show is a parody of the true-crime documentary series genre, following two aspiring filmmakers/high schoolers as they investigate an act of vandalism at their school. As a die-hard fan of anything true-crime, I felt protective of the genre and not ready to watch anything making fun of it. But I bit the bullet and binged the entire series in one sitting. Calling it a parody may not even be correct; instead, it is a love letter to the true-crime genre.

Netflix's new animated comedy, "Big Mouth," released Sept. 29, is available to stream.

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Netflix’s ‘Big Mouth’ explores puberty with gross-out yet endearing humor

By Monique Scheidler | Oct. 5, 2017

Fans of Nick Kroll, rejoice. He’s back and more disgusting than ever with his brand new animated series, “Big Mouth.” The series follows three friends as they journey into that awkward time of life we’ve all tried our hardest to forget: puberty. The three protagonists are voiced by Kroll, John Mulaney and Jessi Klein, but the star-studded cast doesn’t stop there.

Catch the second season of "This Is Us" every Tuesday on NBC at 8 p.m.

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NBC's 'This Is Us' premieres an equally emotional season two

By Monique Scheidler | Sep. 28, 2017

You know how some people have an album they can put on whenever they need a good cry? The album just somehow digs deep inside of you and the tears just start flowing?

“The Mindy Project,” currently airing its final season, is available to stream on Hulu with new episodes every Tuesday.

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‘The Mindy Project’ continues to subvert the rom-com genre

By Monique Scheidler | Sep. 21, 2017

This Tuesday, “The Mindy Project” aired its second episode of its final season on Hulu and fans are already voicing their complaints about the new season.

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‘The Confession Tapes’ draws in ‘Making a Murderer’ fans as Netflix’s next docuseries

By Monique Scheidler | Sep. 14, 2017

Two years ago, when Netflix released its true crime docuseries “Making a Murderer,” it seemed like that was the only thing people talked about.

After “Wisconn Valley” announcement, some leery of potential broken promise

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Cons outweigh pros of Foxconn factory deal

By Peter Kane | Sep. 6, 2017

In late July, President Trump along with Gov. Scott Walker and Speaker of the House Paul Ryan announced the Taiwanese electronics manufacturer Foxconn’s plan to build a flat-panel display screen factory in southeastern Wisconsin.

James Franco plays a set of twins on HBO's "The Deuce," premiering Oct. 10 at 8 p.m.

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Fall TV that's worth a watch

By Monique Scheidler | Sep. 6, 2017

With summer coming to an end, the days are getting shorter—as is the time spent mooching off your friend’s air conditioning.

Yvonne Orji (left) and Issa Rae star in HBO’s “Insecure,” with its sophomore season airing this summer.

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The highs and lows of summer TV

By Monique Scheidler | Aug. 14, 2017

Summertime is often seen as an “off-season” for all good TV, but this summer a lot has been happening.

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The types of TV shows every freshman should watch

By Monique Scheidler | Jun. 12, 2017

Shows may vary by personal opinion, but here are the five types of TV shows you will encounter and should watch your freshman year.

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David Lynch’s ‘Twin Peaks’ is back and trippier than ever

By Ben Golden | May. 24, 2017

“Twin Peaks: The Return” reunites the cast to continue the beloved story 25 years since the series left off, with Lynch and co-creator Mark Frost having complete creative control once again. “The Return” premiered its first four episodes of the 18-episode season on Showtime this past Sunday, May 21. “The Return” is edgier, scarier and trippier than the original; it is ultimately the renaissance of David Lynch.

Matt Walsh stars in the HBO comedy, "Veep," airing Sundays at 9:30 p.m.

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Interview with Matt Walsh: Reading between the one-liners

By Meg Rotter | May. 9, 2017

As HBO’s “Veep” begins to roll out its sixth season, four college journalists and I had the opportunity to sit down with Matt Walsh, aka Mike McLintock, to talk about his comedic journey.

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Summer Arts Preview: TV

By Leah Voskuil and Monique Scheidler | May. 1, 2017

Twin Peaks Season Three (May 21) Perhaps one of the more highly anticipated summer shows is the return of 90’s classic “Twin Peaks,” which is being revived on Showtime this May.