close
The Wayback Machine - https://web.archive.org/web/20260219072124/https://www.vulture.com/tv/

Tv

BERJAYA
jokes

The 2026 Awards Season in Opening Monologues

 Nikki Glaser predictably crushed at the Golden Globes, Ego Nwodim unpredictably honored The Town at the Film Independent Spirit Awards, and more. By Hershal Pandya
BERJAYA
backstories

He Had One Night to Write the Music for Shane and Ilya’s First Time

 Heated Rivalry composer Peter Peter explains his “almost vulgar” first drafts, Scott and Kip Easter eggs, and the intentional quiet of “The Cottage.” By Iana Murray
BERJAYA
exit interview

Tell Me Lies Concludes With ‘Imperfect Justice’

 Showrunner Meaghan Oppenheimer explains that final shot of Lucy, why Bree released the tape, and Stephen’s not-so-happy ending. By Olivia Truffaut-Wong

Interviews

  1. overnights
    Southern Charm Recap: Salley Go LightlySalley is in a prison of her own devising.
    By Brian Moylan
  2. bravolebrities
    The Valley Season 3 Is Going to Give Them Lala (and Tom)When God closes a door on an ex–VPR cast member, he opens a window for two more.
    By Bethy Squires
  3. overnights
    Love Is Blind Recap: Everybody Hates ChrisChris’s villain arc makes for one of the most insulting breakups in Love Is Blind history.
    By Jennifer Zhan
  4. drama mama
    The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives Is Grappling With Its Own SuccessThe “secret” is fully out.
    By Jason P. Frank
  5. backstories
    He Had One Night to Write the Music for Shane and Ilya’s First TimeHeated Rivalry composer Peter Peter explains his “almost vulgar” first drafts, Scott and Kip Easter eggs, and the intentional quiet of “The Cottage.”
    By Iana Murray
  7. overnights
    Vanderpump Rules Recap: Stand-Up Kinda GirlThe SUR reboot is suffering from a major identity crisis: the restaurant doesn’t feel real, and the cast feels like they are in Love Is Blind.
    By Brian Moylan
  8. overnights
    Summer House Recap: How You Dune?Kyle Cooke is making it very hard for his defenders this week.
    By Brian Moylan
  9. bad blood
    ANTM’s Tiffany Richardson Calls Tyra Banks a BullyRichardson was on the receiving end of Banks’s “We were all rooting for you” speech.
    By Alejandra Gularte
  10. finale thoughts
    Tell Me Lies’s Cat Missal Left Bree ‘at Her Craziest Point’“In her defense, her trauma runs deep, and she’s working through it. Fans, hopefully, will hold a little bit of space for her.”
    By Olivia Truffaut-Wong
  11. jokes
    The 2026 Awards Season in Opening MonologuesNikki Glaser predictably crushed at the Golden Globes, Ego Nwodim unpredictably honored The Town at the Film Independent Spirit Awards, and more.
    By Hershal Pandya
  12. overnights
    Below Deck Down Under Recap: Unchill, Unsexy VibesAlesia just pulled off the most ballsy career pivot in Below Deck history.
    By Rafaela Bassili
  13. exit interview
    Tell Me Lies Concludes With ‘Imperfect Justice’Showrunner Meaghan Oppenheimer explains that final shot of Lucy, why Bree released the tape, and Stephen’s not-so-happy ending.
    By Olivia Truffaut-Wong
  14. overnights
    Tell Me Lies Series-Finale Recap: Road to NowhereWhat just happened?
    By Kathleen Walsh
  15. departures
    Anderson Cooper Leaves 60 Minutes After Almost 20 YearsHe’s hoping to spend “as much time as possible” with his family.
    By Alejandra Gularte
  16. overnights
    The Real Housewives of Potomac Reunion Recap: Life’s a StageStacey has to reckon becoming a fan favorite while becoming more isolated from the cast.
    By Shamira Ibrahim
  17. ice out
    Natasha Rothwell Goes Off-Prompter to Condemn ICE at Independent Spirit AwardsShe joined “ICE OUT” pin-wearers like Kumail Nanjiani and Lake Bell.
    By Bethy Squires
  18. gold rush
    The Film Independent Spirit Awards Loved Train DreamsAnd Adolescence, but what awards body doesn’t?
    By Bethy Squires
  19. exit interview
    Industry’s Ken Leung Doesn’t Need to Know What’s Next For Eric“It isn’t about what he’s feeling or where he’s going. It’s that he’s walking away.”
    By Roxana Hadadi
  20. overnights
    A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms Recap: Flea Bottom’s UpThe flashback serves two purposes: an origin story for Duncan and to underscore the growing instability of the Seven Kingdoms under the Targaryens.
    By Noel Murray
  21. overnights
    Industry Recap: KompromatWhitney Halberstram’s constructed identity is finally falling apart — and he’s determined to take everyone down with him.
    By Amanda Whiting
  22. overnights
    All Creatures Great and Small Recap: The Answer Is Always YouThe war is over, but the battle for our hearts is just beginning.
    By Alice Burton
  23. cancel culture
    Every TV Show Canceled in 2026 So FarThe CW defunded Good Cop/Bad Cop.
    By Bethy Squires
  24. vulture politics
    Stephanie Pratt Does Not Want her Brother Spencer for Mayor of L.A.“A vote for him is a vote for stupidity.”
    By Bethy Squires
  25. we love love
    Heated Rivalry’s Hudson Williams Hard Launches Girlfriend on Valentine’s DayShe’s been dating him since at least the Old Spaghetti Factory.
    By Bethy Squires
  26. now streaming
    The 17 Best Movies and TV Shows to Watch This WeekendLet’s get freaky.
    By Savannah Salazar
  27. tribute
    James Van Der Beek’s Brother Says Losing Him Feels Like ‘Heartbreak’“There is a feeling of devastation and pain that runs so deep in the heart, I didn’t know it would hurt so badly.”
    By Alejandra Gularte
  28. overnights
    RuPaul’s Drag Race Recap: You Can Call Me … Myki!Myki Meeks walks into the Werk Room wearing a shirt that says revenge, and the judges hand her the silver platter to get it.
    By Jason P. Frank
  29. more plz
    Yaaaay! The Muppet Show Revival Is a Ratings Success.We’re wiggling our arms, Kermit style, in triumph.
    By Bethy Squires
  30. regency romance
    Dearest Reader, This Cinderella Story Is Getting Sexier by the MinuteBridgerton teases a big romantic monologue in its new trailer.
    By Jason P. Frank
  31. overnights
    Love Story Series-Premiere Recap: Shiny People, Shiny ProblemsRyan Murphy’s Love Story is here to canonize the ’90s’ most iconic couple — and the “corseted” demands of the Kennedy family tree.
    By Rafaela Bassili
  32. you wanna be on top?
    Tyra Banks Threatens Us With an America’s Next Top Model Reboot“You have no idea what we have planned for cycle 25.”
    By Alejandra Gularte
  33. overnights
    The Traitors Recap: Thin IceThe newest Traitor joins the turret, and their first order of business is helping Rob terrorize the figure skaters.
    By Tom Smyth
  34. overnights
    The Pitt Recap: The Groundskeeper at Three Rivers StadiumPTMC feels like a powder keg this week as the Fourth of July heat wave pushes the staff to their limits.
    By Maggie Fremont
  35. backstories
    Farewell to a Frequent FlierThe cast and crew of The Pitt debrief on season two’s most heartbreaking good-bye.
    By Roxana Hadadi
  36. overnights
    The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills Recap: Manifest DestinyKyle and Dorit’s friendship is officially beyond repair, but that’s only half the story.
    By Brian Moylan
  37. tv review
    This Love Story Isn’t SpecialBeneath a careful re-creation of ’90s New York, Ryan Murphy’s take on JFK Jr. and Carolyn Bessette lacks a big idea and, more fatally, actual feeling.
    By Nicholas Quah
  38. hosting duties
    All the Saturday Night Live Season 51 Hosts and Musical GuestsTwo pretty blond boys will take on hosting duties next: Connor Storrie and Ryan Gosling.
    By Jason P. Frank
  39. alone together
    Love Is Blind Sent One Couple to Malibu on Purpose, ApparentlyAccording to Love Is Blind creator Chris Coelen, it’s been a question of resources.
    By Kathryn VanArendonk
  40. post game analysis
    Social Media Is Suffocating The TraitorsFrom cast members airing grievances to conspiracy theories and claims of bullying, the discourse is threatening to overshadow the game.
    By Louis Peitzman
  41. tributes
    James Van Der Beek Remembered by Friends, WB AlumniTributes from Sarah Michelle Gellar, Krysten Ritter, Kevin Smith, and more.
    By Bethy Squires
  42. encounter
    The Royal BratA Knight of the Seven Kingdoms is Daniel Ings’s third attempt at a George R.R. Martin adaptation, and he’s not wasting a single shit-eating grin.
    By Shannon Keating
  43. overnights
    Southern Charm Recap: Itchy Grass Is GreenerAusten seems to be prioritizing literally anyone else over his friendship with Shep and Craig — and for good reason.
    By Brian Moylan
  44. appreciation
    James Van Der Beek’s Best Joke Was HimselfOn Don’t Trust the B- - - - in Apartment 23, he transcended his most famous role without ever leaving it behind.
    By Roxana Hadadi
  45. trailer mix
    This Serial-Killer Thriller Looks So KidmanianScarpetta is a beautiful name for a girl.
    By Rebecca Alter
  46. rip
    James Van Der Beek Dies at 48“He met his final days with courage, faith, and grace,” the statement from his family reads.
    By Jason P. Frank
  47. yelling
    A Collection of Miniature Bridgerton RantsIn a Regency world that implies a mass print culture capable of speedy and pervasive distribution of colored images, no gripe is too small.
    By Kathryn VanArendonk
  48. character actress
    The White Lotus Finds Its Latest Alt-Comedy QueenSandra Bernhard will star in season four.
    By Jason P. Frank
  49. chat room
    The Traitors’ Candiace Dillard Bassett Is Rooting for ‘Everybody But Rob’“We were the most formidable team, I would say, in Traitors history, until he broke up the band.”
    By Rebecca Jennings
  50. overnights
    Love Is Blind Season-Premiere Recap: Group TherapyWhile six couples are doing shots in Mexico, one pair is inexplicably hiding in Malibu.
    By Jennifer Zhan
  51. encounter
    Ben Sinclair Got ‘Stuck’ With WeedThe High Maintenance star is fighting the identity the show gave him.
    By Ezra Marcus
More Articles