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Seeing a big screen connection to ‘Dreaming Whilst Black’

The series, which was recently greenlit for a second season by co-producers Showtime and the BBC, covers similar ground to the movie "American Fiction."

Even if sci-fi isn’t your thing, ‘3 Body Problem’ might be
The Netflix series reestablishes the reputations of “Game of Thrones” creators David Benioff and D.B. Weiss as top-notch adaptors. Now they’ve opened up another genre.

A hit and a miss for ‘Masterpiece’
Matthew Gilbert thoroughly enjoyed watching “Nolly,” the three-parter starring Helena Bonham Carter that airs Sundays at 9 p.m. on GBH 2. But he did not thoroughly enjoy “Alice & Jack,” the drama that airs after it.

Three years after getting eliminated on ‘The Voice,’ a Westfield singer makes a perfect-score comeback

With a Berklee degree and a lot more experience, Madison Curbelo wowed John Legend & co. this time around. Her next appearance on the show is coming up.

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Kristen Wiig and Carol Burnett bring ferocity and fun to ‘Palm Royale’
The 10-episode show, which premieres Wednesday on Apple TV+, is set in 1969, in a fortress of big money — an exclusive, snobby resort in Palm Beach — amid the social changes sweeping America.

Dorchester’s Chef Valentine dishes on ‘Top Chef,’ Fenway dining, and how the kitchen is like football
“I love cooking,” says the chef, who as a teen worked at Dorchester Papa Gino’s. “I love the high-intensity situation in the kitchen. I thrive under that pressure. It’s like making a diamond.”

TikTok star Sabrina Brier graduates to ‘Abbott Elementary’
The Connecticut native and Smith College grad spoke with the Globe after her recent guest spot on “Abbott Elementary.”

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This week’s TV: Kristen Wiig’s ‘Palm Royale,’ the ‘Game of Thrones’ team goes sci-fi, and a favorite gets a Netflix boost
With its move from Peacock to Netflix, the giddy comedy “Girls5eva” might finally get the audience it deserves.

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Upcoming on Netflix: Jason Bateman and Jude Law in ‘Black Rabbit’

The limited series features Law as the owner of a successful New York City hot spot. Bateman plays his brother, who comes back into his life and threatens to ruin everything.

‘Nolly’ a treat, thanks to Helena Bonham Carter

The "Masterpiece" three-parter is a warm, smart, and concise portrait of British actress Noele Gordon, known as Nolly, who, in 1981, was abruptly fired from her TV soap opera, “Crossroads,” after 17 years.

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Remember four years ago? When TV was our best friend?

Four years ago this month, we retreated inside our homes as the pandemic erupted. And whatever we needed in that moment — distraction, uplift, or just something to talk about — television provided.

11 ways to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in Boston and beyond

Get your Irish on.

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Michael Douglas returning to TV to play Benjamin Franklin in miniseries

Douglas portrays Franklin during the eight years he spent in France, seeking to sway the country into supporting the United States’ efforts in the American Revolution.

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Binge-worthy ‘Apples Never Fall’ unmasks a family rotting at the core

What I like most about the Peacock miniseries is that it doesn’t pretend to be a high-prestige TV production or a larger statement. It’s a dish served hot.

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‘The New Look’ fashions a compelling drama about Nazi complicity

Ben Mendelsohn, who plays Christian Dior, is particularly impressive in the series set during the occupation of Paris in World War II.

Lori Loughlin pokes fun at college admission scandal on ‘Curb Your Enthusiasm’

“Curb Your Enthusiasm” featured a pretty, pretty, pretty interesting guest appearance by Lori Loughlin on Sunday night.