Showtime

drama Dec. 18, 2019

Ruth Wilson Left The Affair After Showrunner Frequently Coerced Sex ScenesWilson felt showrunner Sarah Treem pressured her into doing “titillating” scenes.

By Devon Ivie

scenes Dec. 9, 2019

I Watched Generation Q With a Bar Full of Brooklyn’s Biggest L Word Fans“It’s The L Word, so even if it’s trash, I don’t care.”

By Madison Malone Kircher

the l word Dec. 2, 2019

Jennifer Beals on The L Word: Generation Q, Jenny’s Death, and Her Own Sexuality“I am so super-square, so super-straight, and so super-cis. By far, the most uncool person on set.”

By Rachel Handler

tv review Nov. 8, 2019

Back to Life Finds the Sweet Spot Between Melancholy and ComedyIt’s tempting to compare the BBC/Showtime series starring Daisy Haggard to Fleabag, but it’s both darker and lighter in its approach.

By Jen Chaney

the affair Oct. 21, 2019

Busy Tonight Is Still on TV, But Only in the Universe of The AffairBusy Philipps herself was apparently surprised to discover this.

By Jackson McHenry

tekashi 6ix9ine Oct. 17, 2019

Showtime Announces Tekashi 6ix9ine Documentary Series to Compete With 50 Cent’sIt’s the Fyre Festival wars all over again.

By Justin Curto

casting Oct. 5, 2019

Naomi Watts Will Play Gretchen Carlson in Showtime’s Roger Ailes SeriesBased on the book The Loudest Voice in the Room.

By Jackson McHenry

the dunst-issaince Sept. 26, 2019

Kirsten Dunst Scams a Second Season of On Becoming a God in Central FloridaThis is what a winner looks like!

By Justin Curto

kirsten dunst Sept. 3, 2019

Why Kirsten Dunst Wound Up Doing This Amazing Puppet DanceSuch a gift.

By Zoe Haylock

legends supporting legends Aug. 26, 2019

Viola Davis and Her Biceps Will Portray Michelle Obama in New Showtime SeriesAbsolutely.

By Devon Ivie

timelines Aug. 25, 2019

Recapping the Mystery of Ruth Wilson’s The Affair DepartureHer character was unexpectedly killed off and she (and her co-stars) can’t discuss what happened. Why?

By Devon Ivie

tv review Aug. 23, 2019

In On Becoming a God in Central Florida, the Real Pyramid Scheme Is AmericaKirsten Dunst’s new Showtime series centers on a subculture desperate to transcend the financial burdens and repetitious obligations of American life.

By Matt Zoller Seitz

now where were we? Aug. 23, 2019

Catching Up on The Affair’s 4 Seasons of Wild DramaThe Showtime drama has never lacked for twists and turns, so here’s a refresher on where each character stands going into the fifth and final season.

By Liz Shannon Miller

trailer mix Aug. 22, 2019

The L Word: Generation Q Teaser Is Here and Honestly It’s Not Hot EnoughShane, Alice, and Bette are back.

By Zoe Haylock

tv review Aug. 22, 2019

The Affair: Once More Into the OceanMaura Tierney’s performance anchors the Showtime drama as it navigates its fifth and final season.

By Jen Chaney

casting Aug. 4, 2019

Daveed Diggs to Play Frederick Douglass in Ethan Hawke Miniseries Good Lord BirdHawke will also star as abolitionist John Brown.

By Rebecca Alter

misconduct Aug. 2, 2019

Showtime Knows How Jason Mitchell’s Character Will Exit The ChiThe actor was dropped from the third season of the series following allegations of onset misconduct.

By Halle Kiefer

casting Aug. 2, 2019

Gal Gadot Going Old Hollywood to Star in Showtime’s Hedy Lamarr SeriesThe show will explore the film icon’s life and career.

By Jordan Crucchiola

trailer mix Aug. 2, 2019

Jim Carrey’s Kidding Will Have 100% More Ariana Grande Next SeasonSeason two debuts in November.

By Megh Wright

television July 31, 2019

Jeff Daniels Will Star As a Police Chief in New Showtime Family Drama RustAbout - what else? - the Rust Belt.

By Rebecca Alter

the industry July 17, 2019

Pasek and Paul, Thirsty for That EGOT, Are Producing a Showtime Musical-DramaThe Dear Evan Hansen creatives head to TV.

By Devon Ivie

trailer mix July 15, 2019

On Becoming a God in Central Florida Trailer: Scam Season, Meet Kirsten Dunst!Watch your wallet.

By Devon Ivie

tv review June 27, 2019

The Loudest Voice Is All Bluster and Little InsightRussell Crowe plays Fox News mastermind Roger Ailes with zeal (and awkward prosthetics) in a Showtime series that’s more about the what than the why.

By Jen Chaney

good one podcast June 24, 2019

Desus and Mero Are Ready for All the Awards You GotOn this week’s Good One podcast, the duo talks about connecting on Twitter and what it would mean to win an Emmy.

By Jesse David Fox

interviews June 23, 2019

Sacha Baron Cohen, Method Actor, Got FBI Training for His O.J. Simpson InterviewEven the FBI knew chances of a murder confession were slim.

By Devon Ivie

June 20, 2019

Desus and Mero on Why They Love Working With Showtime“They were like, if it ain’t broke don’t fix it.”

By Anne Clark

tv review June 14, 2019

City on a Hill Offers Nostalgia for Boston’s Rough-and-Tumble Past, Little ElseThe new Showtime series hearkens back to a more racist, more physically criminal era with a lot of affection and not much scrutiny.

By Kathryn VanArendonk

last night on late night June 13, 2019

Matt Walsh Is Desus and Mero’s Standards and Practices GuyDo you want any leftover coke from Black Monday?

By Bethy Squires

the master of disguise June 9, 2019

How Sacha Baron Cohen Tricked Dick Cheney Into His Cringey Interview“How am I going to convince one of the most cynical, suspicious, brilliant minds that I’m real?”

By Devon Ivie

tv May 8, 2019

Billions Will Be Back, Baby!Season 5 is a go.

By Rebecca Alter

meanwhile May 1, 2019

Kanye West and Jaden Smith Are Making an Alternate-Reality Series for ShowtimeSomething to watch after a night of Billions.

By Hunter Harris

the brand is (double) strong Apr. 29, 2019

We’re Getting Double the Desus & Mero This SummerStarting next week we’ll get two episodes instead of one.

By Megh Wright

tv review Apr. 24, 2019

In His First Special in 20 Years, Howie Mandel Surfs the CrowdIn his recent special, Mandel is most himself when pinging his energy off someone else.

By Kathryn VanArendonk

documentaries Apr. 22, 2019

Iconic L.A. Club The Comedy Store Is Getting a Docu-Series at ShowtimeThe four-part series will air sometime next year.

By Megh Wright

showtime Apr. 11, 2019

Showtime’s Ailes Show Isn’t Trying to Trash-talk the Megyn Kelly Movie, But …“I’m sure the movie will be lovely … [but] we are doing our best to reflect a reality.”

By Jackson McHenry

beefs Apr. 5, 2019

A Recap of the Week the Kid Mero Mercilessly Dragged Tucker Carlson FansIn a three-day span, the Desus & Mero co-host hilariously picked fights on behalf of Chris Hayes.

By Dan Reilly

chat room Mar. 24, 2019

Billions Star Damian Lewis on What a $2,000 Cashmere Hoodie Feels Like“They’re so soft. It’s just one cashmere heaven to the next.”

By Hunter Harris

tv review Mar. 15, 2019

Billions Season 4 Goes for BrokeThe Showtime series keeps things fresh by inverting its central relationships and leaning into its goofy, go-for-broke mentality.

By Kathryn VanArendonk

casting Mar. 11, 2019

Ethan Hawke Is Coming to TV to Play Abolitionist John Brown in Good Lord BirdHe better grow a beard.

By Jackson McHenry

spoilers Mar. 10, 2019

How Shameless Says Good-bye to Emmy Rossum and Fiona GallagherIn her final episode, Fiona gets a true South Side sendoff.

By Dee Lockett

chat room Mar. 10, 2019

Shameless Showrunner John Wells on Emmy Rossum’s Final Episode“I hope Emmy will come back and play Fiona for us again when she’s ready.”

By Dee Lockett

now streaming Feb. 28, 2019

New on Showtime: March 2019Here comes more Billions.

By Joshua Rivera

guides Feb. 21, 2019

A Beginner’s Guide to the World of Desus & MeroAll the best jokes, nicknames, catchphrases, and references you’ll need to learn as a Desus & Mero newbie.

By Pablo Goldstein

chat room Feb. 21, 2019