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In TV, the playwright’s the thing

Stage dramatists have helped add a shine to television’s Second Golden Age.

Within rom-com ‘The Lovebirds,’ a pointed message on racism

Issa Rae and Kumail Nanjiani play a couple who are breaking up after being together four years. They are forced to go on the run after their car is commandeered by a guy who uses it as a murder weapon — with them in it.

The good news about ‘Great News’

The beguiling media-workplace comedy that lasted only two low-rated seasons on NBC before being canceled in 2018 is now on Netflix and Amazon Prime.

David Costabile’s portrayal of Wags in ‘Billions’ tells a tale of versatility

In recent episodes of “Billions,’’ Costabile has shown us still another side of his character, poignantly conveying the regrets Wags feels over his failures as a father.

Some enjoyable series to get through next few premiere-free weeks
A few recent series our critic has enjoyed, in case you’re on the prowl.

This week’s TV: Recent series worth remembering, an HBO sexual-consent drama, and a new ‘Dirty John’
Globe critic Matthew Gilbert navigates the week in TV.

Latest Headlines in Television

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VMAs may set the stage for later awards shows

MTV is, as a spokesman put it, “exploring with government officials, the medical community, and key stakeholders” whether a physical production in an arena is possible.

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Coming out is ‘no big deal’ on ‘Dead to Me’

In an interview with TVline, series creator Liz Feldman says, "It felt fresh to me to treat a burgeoning relationship between two women like it was totally normal."

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A nerd alert from some passionate ‘Big Bang Theory’ fans

It didn't make my list of Top 20 TV comedies. A lot of readers didn't think that was smart.

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Who will be the next Lisbeth Salander?

Amazon is putting together a series that will revolve around the character created by Swedish author Stieg Larsson.

‘Quiz’ depicts a real-life scandal, but it doesn’t try to supply all the answers

The three-part miniseries revisits a dark chapter of "Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?," when a man named Charles Ingram won the top prize under suspicious circumstances.

Steve Carell’s ‘Space Force’ never gets off the ground

A lot of talented is wasted in Netflix's misguided workplace comedy.

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‘What We Do in the Shadows’ stays strong in season 2

It’s like "The Munsters” of our time, but more subversive for a cable audience.

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This week’s TV: HBO Max arrives, Carell’s ‘Space Force’ launches, and Hannah Gadsby returns

Globe critic Matthew Gilbert navigates the week in TV.