‘Squid Game’ has captured millions of viewers’ attention, but to what extent can the buzz generated by a piece of entertainment impact our evaluation of its quality?
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My TV Highlights of 2020
In a difficult year, a rare piece of good fortune was the amount of high-quality productions available on television. I have highlighted 10 which resonated with me for a variety of reasons.
Transcending the Hype: A Novice’s Experience of Watching The Wire
The level of acclaim a piece of art receives can often prepare first-time viewers for disappointment, but David Simon’s HBO crime drama is a rare occasion when word-of-mouth cannot convey the scale of its achievements.