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Hulu’s Furious is an excellent detective thriller about abuse, anger and sexual assault

The series, about a female serial killer targeting abusive men, shines a chilling light on sex crimes

Rossum and Quincy Tyler Bernstine in Furious.

Rossum and Quincy Tyler Bernstine in Furious.

5 min read

The many childhoods of Mark Critch come to an end

Canadian comedian, actor, and writer Mark Critch photographed at the ruins of his childhood home on Kenmount Road, which he's recreated for the TV series - Son of a Critch. (Johnny C.Y. Lam for The Globe and Mail)

Canadian comedian, actor, and writer Mark Critch photographed at the ruins of his childhood home on Kenmount Road, which he's recreated for the TV series - Son of a Critch. (Johnny C.Y. Lam for The Globe and Mail)

Canadian comedian, actor, and writer Mark Critch photographed at the ruins of his childhood home on Kenmount Road, which he's recreated for the TV series - Son of a Critch. (Johnny C.Y. Lam for The Globe and Mail)

11 min read

What to watch this weekend: Sexual temptations under the sun, scripted and unscripted

J. Kelly Nestruck

Temptations Under the Sun will release two episodes every Friday starting Aug. 7.

Temptations Under the Sun will release two episodes every Friday starting Aug. 7.

Temptations Under the Sun will release two episodes every Friday starting Aug. 7.

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Ted Lasso returns for a fourth season – and sets back women’s sports a decade

J. Kelly Nestruck

Brendan Hunt, Jason Sudeikis and Tanya Reynolds in "Ted Lasso," premiering August 5, 2026 on Apple TV.

Brendan Hunt, Jason Sudeikis and Tanya Reynolds in "Ted Lasso," premiering August 5, 2026 on Apple TV.

Brendan Hunt, Jason Sudeikis and Tanya Reynolds in "Ted Lasso," premiering August 5, 2026 on Apple TV.

4 min read

What to watch this weekend: A star-studded fight and a modern-day Odyssey

Richard E. Grant’s Very Modern Odyssey

Richard E. Grant’s Very Modern Odyssey

Richard E. Grant’s Very Modern Odyssey

3 min read

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Rossum and Quincy Tyler Bernstine in Furious.

Rossum and Quincy Tyler Bernstine in Furious.

Hulu’s Furious is an excellent detective thriller about abuse, anger and sexual assault

5 min read

August 13, 2026

Canadian comedian, actor, and writer Mark Critch photographed at the ruins of his childhood home on Kenmount Road, which he's recreated for the TV series - Son of a Critch. (Johnny C.Y. Lam for The Globe and Mail)

Canadian comedian, actor, and writer Mark Critch photographed at the ruins of his childhood home on Kenmount Road, which he's recreated for the TV series - Son of a Critch. (Johnny C.Y. Lam for The Globe and Mail)

The many childhoods of Mark Critch come to an end

11 min read

August 6, 2026

Temptations Under the Sun will release two episodes every Friday starting Aug. 7.

Temptations Under the Sun will release two episodes every Friday starting Aug. 7.

What to watch this weekend: Sexual temptations under the sun, scripted and unscripted

J. Kelly Nestruck

4 min read

August 5, 2026

Brendan Hunt, Jason Sudeikis and Tanya Reynolds in "Ted Lasso," premiering August 5, 2026 on Apple TV.

Brendan Hunt, Jason Sudeikis and Tanya Reynolds in "Ted Lasso," premiering August 5, 2026 on Apple TV.

review

Ted Lasso returns for a fourth season – and sets back women’s sports a decade

J. Kelly Nestruck

4 min read

July 30, 2026

Richard E. Grant’s Very Modern Odyssey

Richard E. Grant’s Very Modern Odyssey

What to watch this weekend: A star-studded fight and a modern-day Odyssey

3 min read

July 28, 2026

CBC won’t disclose Eurovision participation costs

1 min read

July 23, 2026

Brian Posehn and Kevin Sussman in Stuart Fails to Save the Universe.

Brian Posehn and Kevin Sussman in Stuart Fails to Save the Universe.

What to watch this weekend: Five new geeky shows and movies to beat the heat

J. Kelly Nestruck

4 min read

July 22, 2026

Will Ferrell as Lonnie Hawkins in Netflix's The Hawk.

Will Ferrell as Lonnie Hawkins in Netflix's The Hawk.

review

Netflix’s The Hawk could’ve been a movie

Paniz Vedavarz

3 min read

July 22, 2026

Former lead Don McKellar, pictured as Darren Nichols in Slings & Arrows, will be one of the former leads taking part in the reading.

Former lead Don McKellar, pictured as Darren Nichols in Slings & Arrows, will be one of the former leads taking part in the reading.

Once at war, the Stratford Festival and Slings & Arrows make peace

J. Kelly Nestruck

6 min read

July 21, 2026

Sam Reid as Lestat De Lioncourt - The Vampire Lestat - Photo Credit: Sophie Giraud/AMC

Sam Reid as Lestat De Lioncourt - The Vampire Lestat - Photo Credit: Sophie Giraud/AMC

The Vampire Lestat is a bloody good time

Amber Dowling

4 min read

July 16, 2026

Hannah Waddingham in "Ride or Die” - Courtesy of Dušan Martinček/Prime Ride or Die - First Look

Hannah Waddingham in "Ride or Die” - Courtesy of Dušan Martinček/Prime Ride or Die - First Look

What to watch this weekend: A gender-trope-bending action series and a nostalgia trip to Bayside

3 min read

July 11, 2026

March 11, 1997. Singer Tommy Hunter holding his guitar. Photo by Edward Regan / The Globe and Mail

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March 11, 1997. Singer Tommy Hunter holding his guitar. Photo by Edward Regan / The Globe and Mail

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Country music icon Tommy Hunter introduced several stars to Canadians

7 min read

July 9, 2026

Picture Shows: Aisling Byrne (DEARBHAILE MCKINNEY) Blue Lights Season 3. Photo credit: Peter Marley, Courtesy of Britbox. BLUE LIGHTS: SERIES 3: EPISODE 02

Picture Shows: Aisling Byrne (DEARBHAILE MCKINNEY) Blue Lights Season 3. Photo credit: Peter Marley, Courtesy of Britbox. BLUE LIGHTS: SERIES 3: EPISODE 02

What to watch this weekend: Five under-the-radar or cult British and Canadian shows ready to binge

J. Kelly Nestruck

4 min read

July 9, 2026

Little House on the Prairie. Alice Halsey as Laura Ingalls in episode 101 of Little House on the Prairie. Cr. Eric Zachanowich/Netflix © 2026

Little House on the Prairie. Alice Halsey as Laura Ingalls in episode 101 of Little House on the Prairie. Cr. Eric Zachanowich/Netflix © 2026

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Netflix’s Little House on the Prairie reboot is gorgeous viewing for the whole family

J. Kelly Nestruck

4 min read

July 8, 2026

Brothers Jagger (left) and Dawson Glowatsky joke around in their hotel room while in Toronto for a press junket promoting the launch of their new reality series Trailer Trash, which documents their Alberta-based business, Young Farts RV Parts, Tuesday, May 26, 2026. (Galit Rodan/The Globe and Mail)

Brothers Jagger (left) and Dawson Glowatsky joke around in their hotel room while in Toronto for a press junket promoting the launch of their new reality series Trailer Trash, which documents their Alberta-based business, Young Farts RV Parts, Tuesday, May 26, 2026. (Galit Rodan/The Globe and Mail)

Young Farts Trailer Parts: Meet the Albertan brothers starring in a real-life Letterkenny

J. Kelly Nestruck

4 min read

July 8, 2026

Lexi Minetree is perfectly cast and portrays Elle with kindness, optimism and smarts.

Lexi Minetree is perfectly cast and portrays Elle with kindness, optimism and smarts.

review

Elle is cute, but it’s no Legally Blonde

Amber Dowling

3 min read

July 7, 2026

Maximum_Pleasure_Guaranteed_Photo_010801 Tatiana Maslany in "Maximum Pleasure Guaranteed,

Maximum_Pleasure_Guaranteed_Photo_010801 Tatiana Maslany in "Maximum Pleasure Guaranteed,

Maximum Pleasure Guaranteed lets single motherhood be messy, funny, sexy and thrilling

Johanna Schneller

4 min read

July 3, 2026

Tommy Hunter poses with a guitar in an undated handout photo. Hunter, who was known by fans as "Canada's country gentleman" has died died at the age of 89. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Handout - Denise Grant (Mandatory Credit)

Tommy Hunter poses with a guitar in an undated handout photo. Hunter, who was known by fans as "Canada's country gentleman" has died died at the age of 89. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Handout - Denise Grant (Mandatory Credit)

Canadian country star Tommy Hunter dead at 89

5 min read

July 2, 2026

Elle Woods (Lexi Minetree) in ELLE. Photo Credit: Jessica Brooks/Prime Video

Elle Woods (Lexi Minetree) in ELLE. Photo Credit: Jessica Brooks/Prime Video

What to watch this weekend: Elle Woods is back and a British rags to riches story

3 min read

June 30, 2026

FX's The Bear -- "Ribs" -- Season 5, Episode 4 -- Pictured: (l-r) Liza Colón-Zayas as Tina, Ayo Edebiri as Sydney Adamu. CR: FX

FX's The Bear -- "Ribs" -- Season 5, Episode 4 -- Pictured: (l-r) Liza Colón-Zayas as Tina, Ayo Edebiri as Sydney Adamu. CR: FX

review

The Bear’s final run is a season of disappointment

Rebecca Tucker

3 min read

June 26, 2026

DARA, the winner of the 2026 Eurovision contest, performs during the Grand Final in Vienna earlier this year.

DARA, the winner of the 2026 Eurovision contest, performs during the Grand Final in Vienna earlier this year.

opinion

Eurovision is a giant glittery mess – and CBC should absolutely jump into it

J. Kelly Nestruck

4 min read

June 25, 2026

This image released by HBO shows Dexter Sol Ansell, left, and Peter Claffey in a scene from "A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms." (Steffan Hill/HBO via AP)

This image released by HBO shows Dexter Sol Ansell, left, and Peter Claffey in a scene from "A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms." (Steffan Hill/HBO via AP)

The 10 best television shows of 2026 so far

J. Kelly Nestruck

4 min read

June 21, 2026

Richard Gere as Bosko in The Agency, episode 10, season 2, streaming on Paramount+ 2026. Photo Credit: Luke Varley/Paramount+

Richard Gere as Bosko in The Agency, episode 10, season 2, streaming on Paramount+ 2026. Photo Credit: Luke Varley/Paramount+

Why The Agency’s Richard Gere has always felt like a European actor

J. Kelly Nestruck

4 min read

June 18, 2026

May 3, 2026; Tampa, Florida, USA; Montreal Canadiens defenseman Mike Matheson (8) handles the puck under pressure from Tampa Bay Lightning forward Jake Guentzel (59) during the second period in game seven of the first round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Benchmark International Arena. Mandatory Credit: Morgan Tencza-Imagn Images

May 3, 2026; Tampa, Florida, USA; Montreal Canadiens defenseman Mike Matheson (8) handles the puck under pressure from Tampa Bay Lightning forward Jake Guentzel (59) during the second period in game seven of the first round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Benchmark International Arena. Mandatory Credit: Morgan Tencza-Imagn Images

opinion

The end of Hockey Night in Canada is no tragedy for collective identity – just look at Quebec

J. Kelly Nestruck

4 min read

June 18, 2026

AMERICA'S SWEETHEARTS: Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders S3. (L to R) Brianne, Faith and Emily A. in AMERICA'S SWEETHEARTS: Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders S3. Cr. Courtesy of Netflix © 2026

AMERICA'S SWEETHEARTS: Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders S3. (L to R) Brianne, Faith and Emily A. in AMERICA'S SWEETHEARTS: Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders S3. Cr. Courtesy of Netflix © 2026

What to watch this weekend: More cheerleader drama, and House of the Dragon fans can enjoy action again

3 min read

June 17, 2026

Alice and Steve Season 1. (L to R) Jemaine Clement as Steve, Nicola Walker as Alice in Alice and Steve. Cr. Lara Cornell/Disney+ © 2025.

Alice and Steve Season 1. (L to R) Jemaine Clement as Steve, Nicola Walker as Alice in Alice and Steve. Cr. Lara Cornell/Disney+ © 2025.

Alice and Steve, the new wrong-com on Disney+, gives the ick

J. Kelly Nestruck

3 min read

June 12, 2026

Hudson and Rex is making a return to Citytv with John Reardon as the human lead.

Hudson and Rex is making a return to Citytv with John Reardon as the human lead.

Canadian TV is going to the (literal) dogs, and other lessons

J. Kelly Nestruck

5 min read

June 11, 2026

Sadie Soverall as Percy Fraser, Matt Cornett as Sam Florek Every Year After

Sadie Soverall as Percy Fraser, Matt Cornett as Sam Florek Every Year After

review

Every Year After is a bingeable summer-love romance

Amber Dowling

3 min read

June 11, 2026

The Tom Green Farm is a talk-and-squawk show with new episodes dropped every Friday.

The Tom Green Farm is a talk-and-squawk show with new episodes dropped every Friday.

What to watch this weekend: The best and weirdest new shows filling the Stephen Colbert gap

J. Kelly Nestruck

4 min read

June 10, 2026

Lauren Maharaj at her Burlington, Ontario, home on Sunday, June 7, 2026. Maharaj, a Paris Saint-Germain fan living in Canada, has been watching more matches at pubs with a local fan club to get around the high cost of streaming. (Nick Iwanyshyn/The Globe and Mail)

Lauren Maharaj at her Burlington, Ontario, home on Sunday, June 7, 2026. Maharaj, a Paris Saint-Germain fan living in Canada, has been watching more matches at pubs with a local fan club to get around the high cost of streaming. (Nick Iwanyshyn/The Globe and Mail)

Want to watch soccer year round? It’ll cost nearly $900

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