Melanie McFarland

Melanie McFarland is Salon's TV critic. Follow her on Twitter: @McTelevision

Abby Phillip, Laura Coates and Kaitlan Collins
CNN adds diversity, but still needs strategy to reclaim its status as the go-to breaking news source Melanie McFarland
Only Murders in the Building
Like a good neighbor, Howard Morris is there for us on "Only Murders in the Building" Melanie McFarland
And Just Like That
"And Just Like That" demonstrates the mother of all downers: spoiled rich kids Melanie McFarland
Swagger
From masculinity to race, Apple's basketball series "Swagger" addresses "so much more than sports" Melanie McFarland
Star Trek: Strange New World
"Star Trek" Strange New Worlds" closes an emotions-driven second season with action – and feeling Melanie McFarland
Reservation Dogs
From "Suspiria" to Final Girls, "Reservation Dogs" director on putting a '70s spin on Native horror Melanie McFarland
Only Murders in the Building
"Only Murders in the Building" is more the merrier as guest stars join in visiting old friends Melanie McFarland
And Just Like That
"And Just Like That," Charlotte reminds us of the longstanding fatphobia in "Sex and the City" Melanie McFarland
Lizzo
The allegations against Lizzo challenge the artist's brand of positivity and fans' investment in it Melanie McFarland
Sound of Freedom
A "Sound of Freedom" investor has been charged with child kidnapping Melanie McFarland
What We Do In The Shadows
"What We Do in the Shadows" prepared us for the disbelief that met the latest Jan. 6 indictment Melanie McFarland
Reservation Dogs
Prepare for a lovely last "Reservation Dogs" ride, circling back to where its cinematic trip began Melanie McFarland
Paul Reubens In Pee-Wee's Big Adventure
Through Pee-wee Herman, Paul Reubens reminded Gen X to stay true to our immature inner children Melanie McFarland
Secret Invasion
Didn't watch "Secret Invasion"? Why Marvel projects have become increasingly irrelevant Melanie McFarland
And Just Like That
With Mr. Big out of circulation, "And Just Like That" recycles Aidan into the story Melanie McFarland