Alison Herman
@aherman2006.bsky.social
tv critic at variety. aherman at variety dot com
a quick, inadequate tribute to catherine o'hara and the renaissance she was in the midst of, now cruelly cut short: variety.com/2026/tv/colu...
Catherine O’Hara’s Late-Career Renaissance on ‘Schitt’s Creek’ and Beyond Showed the Beloved Comedian’s Enduring Range
Catherine O'Hara's late-career roles on 'Schitt's Creek', 'The Studio' and 'The Last of Us' showed the beloved comedian's enduring range
variety.com
January 30, 2026 at 8:39 PM
a quick, inadequate tribute to catherine o'hara and the renaissance she was in the midst of, now cruelly cut short: variety.com/2026/tv/colu...
while we're airing our SINNERS takes: the time traveling dance floor scene doesn't work for me at all and is maybe the third best musical sequence at communicating the movie's Big Ideas
January 28, 2026 at 7:14 PM
while we're airing our SINNERS takes: the time traveling dance floor scene doesn't work for me at all and is maybe the third best musical sequence at communicating the movie's Big Ideas
on top of the usual awards season suspects, thrilled to see THE REHEARSAL, THE CHAIR COMPANY, THE RIGHTEOUS GEMSTONES, SIRENS and FOREVER listed here. also BLACK BAG!! variety.com/2026/film/ne...
Writers Guild Awards Nominations: ‘Sinners,’ ‘Marty Supreme’ and ‘One Battle After Another’ Among the Nominees
'Sinners, 'Marty Supreme' and 'One Battle After Another' are among the 2026 Writers Guild Awards nominees.
variety.com
January 27, 2026 at 7:34 PM
on top of the usual awards season suspects, thrilled to see THE REHEARSAL, THE CHAIR COMPANY, THE RIGHTEOUS GEMSTONES, SIRENS and FOREVER listed here. also BLACK BAG!! variety.com/2026/film/ne...
really dug WONDER MAN, a scaled-down mcu show that's more about bromance and acting than saving the world: variety.com/2026/tv/revi...
‘Wonder Man’ Is Marvel’s Refreshingly Low-Stakes Spin on ‘The Studio’: TV Review
Yahya Abdul-Mateen II and Ben Kingsley star in a Disney+ buddy comedy that plays like Marvel's refreshingly lower-stakes spin on 'The Studio'.
variety.com
January 27, 2026 at 6:02 PM
really dug WONDER MAN, a scaled-down mcu show that's more about bromance and acting than saving the world: variety.com/2026/tv/revi...
watching the beauty. when rebecca hall gets the std that makes you super hot she should've come out exactly the same
January 23, 2026 at 1:08 AM
watching the beauty. when rebecca hall gets the std that makes you super hot she should've come out exactly the same
this nomination begs the question: does the edie falco robosuit count as a costume
January 22, 2026 at 11:04 PM
this nomination begs the question: does the edie falco robosuit count as a costume
my personal bp nominee ranking:
10. F1
9. HAMNET
8. FRANKENSTEIN
7. TRAIN DREAMS
6. SINNERS
5. BUGONIA
4. THE SECRET AGENT
3. SENTIMENTAL VALUE
2. ONE BATTLE AFTER ANOTHER
1. MARTY SUPREM
10. F1
9. HAMNET
8. FRANKENSTEIN
7. TRAIN DREAMS
6. SINNERS
5. BUGONIA
4. THE SECRET AGENT
3. SENTIMENTAL VALUE
2. ONE BATTLE AFTER ANOTHER
1. MARTY SUPREM
January 22, 2026 at 9:58 PM
my personal bp nominee ranking:
10. F1
9. HAMNET
8. FRANKENSTEIN
7. TRAIN DREAMS
6. SINNERS
5. BUGONIA
4. THE SECRET AGENT
3. SENTIMENTAL VALUE
2. ONE BATTLE AFTER ANOTHER
1. MARTY SUPREM
10. F1
9. HAMNET
8. FRANKENSTEIN
7. TRAIN DREAMS
6. SINNERS
5. BUGONIA
4. THE SECRET AGENT
3. SENTIMENTAL VALUE
2. ONE BATTLE AFTER ANOTHER
1. MARTY SUPREM
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DROPS OF GOD, one of the best shows of the last half-decade, is back for season 2. is it as good as the first? no. am I still happy to spend more time with these characters? absolutely variety.com/2026/tv/revi...
Apple TV Wine Drama ‘Drops of God’ Matures and Gets More Complex With Age: TV Review
Apple TV wine drama 'Drops of God' gets more mature and complex in a Season 2 that follows siblings Camille and Issei past their happy ending.
variety.com
January 21, 2026 at 9:14 PM
DROPS OF GOD, one of the best shows of the last half-decade, is back for season 2. is it as good as the first? no. am I still happy to spend more time with these characters? absolutely variety.com/2026/tv/revi...
when it comes to best international film, it appears the academy had….five other choices :(
January 22, 2026 at 2:01 PM
when it comes to best international film, it appears the academy had….five other choices :(
this show is the definitive text on the special relationship between france and japan as the world's foremost food sicko cultures.
DROPS OF GOD, one of the best shows of the last half-decade, is back for season 2. is it as good as the first? no. am I still happy to spend more time with these characters? absolutely variety.com/2026/tv/revi...
Apple TV Wine Drama ‘Drops of God’ Matures and Gets More Complex With Age: TV Review
Apple TV wine drama 'Drops of God' gets more mature and complex in a Season 2 that follows siblings Camille and Issei past their happy ending.
variety.com
January 21, 2026 at 9:37 PM
this show is the definitive text on the special relationship between france and japan as the world's foremost food sicko cultures.
DROPS OF GOD, one of the best shows of the last half-decade, is back for season 2. is it as good as the first? no. am I still happy to spend more time with these characters? absolutely variety.com/2026/tv/revi...
Apple TV Wine Drama ‘Drops of God’ Matures and Gets More Complex With Age: TV Review
Apple TV wine drama 'Drops of God' gets more mature and complex in a Season 2 that follows siblings Camille and Issei past their happy ending.
variety.com
January 21, 2026 at 9:14 PM
DROPS OF GOD, one of the best shows of the last half-decade, is back for season 2. is it as good as the first? no. am I still happy to spend more time with these characters? absolutely variety.com/2026/tv/revi...
the bone temple is an episode of television (complimentary *and* derogatory)
January 18, 2026 at 9:45 PM
the bone temple is an episode of television (complimentary *and* derogatory)
you will never in a million years guess the context for the bone temple’s poster image
January 18, 2026 at 3:08 PM
you will never in a million years guess the context for the bone temple’s poster image
PONIES eventually transcends its pat "what if *ladies* were *spies*?" setup to become a great buddy dramedy with haley lu richardson and a firmly post-thrones emilia clarke: variety.com/2026/tv/revi...
Emilia Clarke Leaves Daenerys Behind With Peacock’s Endearing Spy Caper ‘Ponies’: TV Review
Emilia Clarke leaves Daenerys Targaryen behind in Peacock's endearing spy caper 'Ponies', co-starring Haley Lu Richardson.
variety.com
January 15, 2026 at 4:18 PM
PONIES eventually transcends its pat "what if *ladies* were *spies*?" setup to become a great buddy dramedy with haley lu richardson and a firmly post-thrones emilia clarke: variety.com/2026/tv/revi...
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it's too early to call this show an ANDOR-level achievement, but it's another demonstration that tv is a great way for epic franchises to show what happens — and to whom — when the world *isn't* on the line
A KNIGHT OF THE SEVEN KINGDOMS lowers the stakes and ups the irreverence for GAME OF THRONES while retaining the signature cynicism. what a relief!! variety.com/2026/tv/revi...
‘A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms’ Is Minor ‘Game of Thrones’ — and That’s a Good Thing: TV Review
'Game of Thrones' prequel series 'A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms' is a deliberately minor, small-scale dispatch from Westeros — much to its benefit.
variety.com
January 13, 2026 at 10:56 PM
it's too early to call this show an ANDOR-level achievement, but it's another demonstration that tv is a great way for epic franchises to show what happens — and to whom — when the world *isn't* on the line
it's too early to call this show an ANDOR-level achievement, but it's another demonstration that tv is a great way for epic franchises to show what happens — and to whom — when the world *isn't* on the line
A KNIGHT OF THE SEVEN KINGDOMS lowers the stakes and ups the irreverence for GAME OF THRONES while retaining the signature cynicism. what a relief!! variety.com/2026/tv/revi...
‘A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms’ Is Minor ‘Game of Thrones’ — and That’s a Good Thing: TV Review
'Game of Thrones' prequel series 'A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms' is a deliberately minor, small-scale dispatch from Westeros — much to its benefit.
variety.com
January 13, 2026 at 10:56 PM
it's too early to call this show an ANDOR-level achievement, but it's another demonstration that tv is a great way for epic franchises to show what happens — and to whom — when the world *isn't* on the line
A KNIGHT OF THE SEVEN KINGDOMS lowers the stakes and ups the irreverence for GAME OF THRONES while retaining the signature cynicism. what a relief!! variety.com/2026/tv/revi...
‘A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms’ Is Minor ‘Game of Thrones’ — and That’s a Good Thing: TV Review
'Game of Thrones' prequel series 'A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms' is a deliberately minor, small-scale dispatch from Westeros — much to its benefit.
variety.com
January 13, 2026 at 10:02 PM
A KNIGHT OF THE SEVEN KINGDOMS lowers the stakes and ups the irreverence for GAME OF THRONES while retaining the signature cynicism. what a relief!! variety.com/2026/tv/revi...
INDUSTRY S4 (2026)
January 13, 2026 at 12:20 AM
INDUSTRY S4 (2026)
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the golden globes wants to grow up and leave its messy past behind. it also wants polymarket $$$ and podcast fans to grow its audience. sunday's show is what happens when those two goals collide: variety.com/2026/tv/revi...
Golden Globes’ Strong Winners Were Nearly Derailed by Polymarket Predictions, Podcast Awards and Other Distracting Stunts: TV Review
The 83rd Golden Globes were nearly derailed by distracting stunts, despite strong winners and a capable host in returning MC Nikki Glaser.
variety.com
January 12, 2026 at 5:43 AM
the golden globes wants to grow up and leave its messy past behind. it also wants polymarket $$$ and podcast fans to grow its audience. sunday's show is what happens when those two goals collide: variety.com/2026/tv/revi...
the golden globes wants to grow up and leave its messy past behind. it also wants polymarket $$$ and podcast fans to grow its audience. sunday's show is what happens when those two goals collide: variety.com/2026/tv/revi...
Golden Globes’ Strong Winners Were Nearly Derailed by Polymarket Predictions, Podcast Awards and Other Distracting Stunts: TV Review
The 83rd Golden Globes were nearly derailed by distracting stunts, despite strong winners and a capable host in returning MC Nikki Glaser.
variety.com
January 12, 2026 at 5:43 AM
the golden globes wants to grow up and leave its messy past behind. it also wants polymarket $$$ and podcast fans to grow its audience. sunday's show is what happens when those two goals collide: variety.com/2026/tv/revi...
UH HUHHHHHH variety.com/2025/tv/revi...
‘Breaking Bad’ Creator Vince Gilligan’s Ambitious Apple Drama ‘Pluribus’ Gives a Magnificent Rhea Seehorn the Canvas She Deserves: TV Review
'Breaking Bad' creator Vince Gilligan gives 'Better Call Saul' breakout Rhea Seehorn the canvas she deserves in the ambitious sci-fi drama 'Pluribus'.
variety.com
January 12, 2026 at 3:28 AM
UH HUHHHHHH variety.com/2025/tv/revi...
ted sarandos during every speech about protecting movie theaters as a sacred experience
January 12, 2026 at 2:43 AM
ted sarandos during every speech about protecting movie theaters as a sacred experience
"box office achievement" is a silly award but sinners is exactly the kind of movie that should win it
January 12, 2026 at 2:41 AM
"box office achievement" is a silly award but sinners is exactly the kind of movie that should win it
they should erect a statue in michelle williams's honor for what she does in dying for sex. a trophy will simply have to do variety.com/2025/tv/revi...
Michelle Williams’ Superb ‘Dying for Sex’ Is a Defiantly Joyful Tale of Terminal Cancer and BDSM: TV Review
Michelle Williams and Jenny Slate star in the superb FX comedy 'Dying for Sex', in which terminal cancer patient Molly dabbles in BDSM.
variety.com
January 12, 2026 at 2:38 AM
they should erect a statue in michelle williams's honor for what she does in dying for sex. a trophy will simply have to do variety.com/2025/tv/revi...
say what you will about calling if I had legs I'd kick you a comedy but........I did laugh VERY hard at the hamster scene
January 12, 2026 at 2:21 AM
say what you will about calling if I had legs I'd kick you a comedy but........I did laugh VERY hard at the hamster scene