Ryan Schwartz
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Senior Editor at TVLine and member of the Television Critics Association. Covering TV through interviews, criticism and reporting for more than a decade. 🔗 ryanschwartz.tv
First, they replace him in the Good Will Hunting sitcom. Then the Patriots lose. A double whammy!
Silver-lining…somewhere, right now, Matt Damon is sad.
February 9, 2026 at 3:51 AM
First, they replace him in the Good Will Hunting sitcom. Then the Patriots lose. A double whammy!
Dunkin' Donuts' de-aged Ted Danson was far superior to A Man on the Inside's de-aged Ted Danson.
February 9, 2026 at 2:33 AM
Dunkin' Donuts' de-aged Ted Danson was far superior to A Man on the Inside's de-aged Ted Danson.
This year's Super Bowl has already given us singing toilets and singing pubic hair.
What a time to be alive.
What a time to be alive.
February 9, 2026 at 12:59 AM
This year's Super Bowl has already given us singing toilets and singing pubic hair.
What a time to be alive.
What a time to be alive.
It's game time, America! 🏓⚾️🏀
February 8, 2026 at 11:26 PM
It's game time, America! 🏓⚾️🏀
I also ranked the five worst #SuperBowl commercials. They're all quite terrible.
5 Worst Super Bowl Commercials Of 2026, Ranked - TVLine
TVLine ranks the worst Super Bowl commercials of 2026 featuring Jon Hamm, Kendall Jenner, Scarlett Johansson, and Bowen Yang.
www.tvline.com
February 8, 2026 at 11:19 PM
I also ranked the five worst #SuperBowl commercials. They're all quite terrible.
But wait, there's more! I handpicked the five best #SuperBowl commercials released ahead of the big game:
5 Best Super Bowl Commercials Of 2026, Ranked - TVLine
TVLine ranks the best Super Bowl commercials of 2026 featuring Andy Samberg, Ben Stiller, Jeff Goldblum, Laura Dern, Sam Neill, and William Shatner.
www.tvline.com
February 8, 2026 at 11:19 PM
But wait, there's more! I handpicked the five best #SuperBowl commercials released ahead of the big game:
Pretty much every #SuperBowl commercial is already online. Watch them here:
2026 Super Bowl Commercials: Watch All The Ads And Weigh In — Which Are Touchdowns And Which Are Fumbles? - TVLine
Watch all the 2026 Super Bowl commercials and weigh in: Which star-studded spots are touchdowns... and which are fumbles?
www.tvline.com
February 8, 2026 at 11:15 PM
Pretty much every #SuperBowl commercial is already online. Watch them here:
psyching myself up to watch the big sports match today
February 8, 2026 at 1:53 PM
psyching myself up to watch the big sports match today
A terrific read:
The dirty little secret is that many podcasts are just (poorly executed) talk shows by another name
The evolution of the podcast is really the de-evolution of not only radio but TV as well
This week's newsletter, with a look at Pete Davidson's new so-called "podcast" for Netflix
The evolution of the podcast is really the de-evolution of not only radio but TV as well
This week's newsletter, with a look at Pete Davidson's new so-called "podcast" for Netflix
The dirty little secret is that many podcasts are just (poorly executed) talk shows by another name
The evolution of the podcast is really the de-evolution of not only radio but TV as well
buttondown.com
February 8, 2026 at 3:50 AM
A terrific read:
Unless your answer is Bill Maher, you’re wrong.
sort of curious who would be a *terrible* muppet show guest host. to nuke myself from orbit, i am starting with gillian anderson
janelle monáe, ke huy quan and pedro pascal
February 7, 2026 at 4:03 AM
Unless your answer is Bill Maher, you’re wrong.
I'd settle for the honey chicken being available all year round.
February 6, 2026 at 11:12 PM
I'd settle for the honey chicken being available all year round.
I read this and laughed. A lot.
I would like to thank everyone who signed up for my new newsletter, The Hard Pass. The response has been unexpected and I am flattered.* I have written a new post, trying to decide if Marty Supreme is better or worse than Dr. Martin Best from the Fox series Best Medicine
Who Is The Better Marty: Marty Supreme Or Dr. Martin Best?
When I first saw on social media that Josh Charles's character on the new Fox series Best Medicine is named Dr. Martin Best, I thought it was a joke. Then I found myself wishing it were true because t...
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February 6, 2026 at 10:07 PM
I read this and laughed. A lot.
I'm torn. The fact that she has continued to defend the man is... a choice. But the show is also historic, and among the best ever made.
Maybe go with Malcolm Jamal Warner instead?
Maybe go with Malcolm Jamal Warner instead?
February 6, 2026 at 9:13 PM
I'm torn. The fact that she has continued to defend the man is... a choice. But the show is also historic, and among the best ever made.
Maybe go with Malcolm Jamal Warner instead?
Maybe go with Malcolm Jamal Warner instead?
It really all does pay off, though. For the most part. The final season is a gift for your commitment to the preceding 14 seasons.
February 6, 2026 at 8:37 PM
It really all does pay off, though. For the most part. The final season is a gift for your commitment to the preceding 14 seasons.
TVLine has already counted down the five best Super Bowl commercials of 2026 — because, for whatever reason, they're all released early.
Now it's time to look at the ads that, if they had to see the light of day, maybe should've remained under lock and key until America was a few beers deep.
Now it's time to look at the ads that, if they had to see the light of day, maybe should've remained under lock and key until America was a few beers deep.
5 Worst Super Bowl Commercials Of 2026, Ranked - TVLine
TVLine ranks the five worst Super Bowl commercials released ahead of the big game between the Seattle Seahawks and the New England Patriots on February 8.
www.tvline.com
February 6, 2026 at 8:17 PM
TVLine has already counted down the five best Super Bowl commercials of 2026 — because, for whatever reason, they're all released early.
Now it's time to look at the ads that, if they had to see the light of day, maybe should've remained under lock and key until America was a few beers deep.
Now it's time to look at the ads that, if they had to see the light of day, maybe should've remained under lock and key until America was a few beers deep.
There's a LOT of trauma from here on out. But I think once your brain sort of... recalibrates, it works. There are definitely moments of levity moving forward, but yes, it also leans into the soapiness going forward. I don't know if this helps, but I'd encourage you to stick with it.
February 6, 2026 at 8:08 PM
There's a LOT of trauma from here on out. But I think once your brain sort of... recalibrates, it works. There are definitely moments of levity moving forward, but yes, it also leans into the soapiness going forward. I don't know if this helps, but I'd encourage you to stick with it.
Has Trump blamed posting an AI video of the Obamas as apes on Ambien yet? It worked so well for Roseanne.
February 6, 2026 at 2:10 PM
Has Trump blamed posting an AI video of the Obamas as apes on Ambien yet? It worked so well for Roseanne.
In #ThePitt Season 2, Samira has been treating an uninsured patient whose daughter offers to take on extra shifts at work to help cover his medical bills.
The camera lingers on Samira after the gesture is made, suggesting this is all too familiar to her.
I asked Supriya Ganesh about it.
The camera lingers on Samira after the gesture is made, suggesting this is all too familiar to her.
I asked Supriya Ganesh about it.
The Pitt's Supriya Ganesh On The Episode 5 Moment That Makes Samira Reconsider Her Future - TVLine
In conversation with TVLine, The Pitt star Supriya Ganesh reflects on a moment between a patient and his daughter that is all too familiar to Dr. Samira Mohan.
www.tvline.com
February 6, 2026 at 3:14 AM
In #ThePitt Season 2, Samira has been treating an uninsured patient whose daughter offers to take on extra shifts at work to help cover his medical bills.
The camera lingers on Samira after the gesture is made, suggesting this is all too familiar to her.
I asked Supriya Ganesh about it.
The camera lingers on Samira after the gesture is made, suggesting this is all too familiar to her.
I asked Supriya Ganesh about it.
Why yes, I will watch the Bill Lawrence comedy with all the Bill Lawrence people in it, thankyouverymuch.
Steve Carell Comedy Rooster Reveals HBO Premiere Date — And Cavalcade Of Bill Lawrence Alumni In Trailer - TVLine
The cast of Bill Lawrence's new Steve Carell comedy Rooster, premiering Sunday, March 8 on HBO, features familiar faces from Scrubs, Spin City and Ted Lasso.
www.tvline.com
February 5, 2026 at 6:09 PM
Why yes, I will watch the Bill Lawrence comedy with all the Bill Lawrence people in it, thankyouverymuch.
...which I *currently* cover. (Getting paid to write about TV for a living, even after all these years, is still wild to me.)
February 5, 2026 at 5:38 PM
...which I *currently* cover. (Getting paid to write about TV for a living, even after all these years, is still wild to me.)
Howling at the Rules of Engagement graf — specifically because, as a weird undergrad in the early 2010s obsessed with CBS sitcoms, I did occasionally recap Rules of Engagement.
Keep me posted if The Hard Pass ever decides to do a rewatch podcast.
Keep me posted if The Hard Pass ever decides to do a rewatch podcast.
February 5, 2026 at 5:35 PM
Howling at the Rules of Engagement graf — specifically because, as a weird undergrad in the early 2010s obsessed with CBS sitcoms, I did occasionally recap Rules of Engagement.
Keep me posted if The Hard Pass ever decides to do a rewatch podcast.
Keep me posted if The Hard Pass ever decides to do a rewatch podcast.
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A couple weeks ago a good friend of mine told me, “you need a purpose in life.” After some soul searching, I decided my purpose in life will be a newsletter. I hope you like it because I do like receiving accolades.
Hello, Here Is My Attempt To Introduce And Explain The Hard Pass
A couple of Sundays ago, I was sitting at a bar during the NFC Championship game when a longtime friend asked if she could tell me something that might upset me. Now, there's really no good way to ans...
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February 5, 2026 at 5:01 PM
A couple weeks ago a good friend of mine told me, “you need a purpose in life.” After some soul searching, I decided my purpose in life will be a newsletter. I hope you like it because I do like receiving accolades.
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me after being kicked in the head by a horse:
February 4, 2026 at 3:49 PM
me after being kicked in the head by a horse:
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#ShiftingGears showrunner Michelle Nader weighs in on Matt and Eve — and whether Andy is a serious threat to Gabe and Riley — ahead of a potential third season.
Shifting Gears Boss On Potential Season 3: Who Will Riley Choose? Plus, What's Next For Matt And Eve - TVLine
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February 5, 2026 at 1:33 AM
#ShiftingGears showrunner Michelle Nader weighs in on Matt and Eve — and whether Andy is a serious threat to Gabe and Riley — ahead of a potential third season.
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More from my #Shrinking interviews -- amazing episode this week. Below, Jessica Williams breaks down that big Gaby scene.
Shrinking's Jessica Williams talks to TVLine about that major Gaby/Louis conflict, and how vulnerable she felt after director Zach Braff called 'cut.'
Shrinking's Jessica Williams Pushed For Episode 2's Heavy Gaby/Louis Confrontation: 'I Could Not Reconcile Her Being OK With That' - TVLine
www.tvline.com
February 5, 2026 at 1:11 AM
More from my #Shrinking interviews -- amazing episode this week. Below, Jessica Williams breaks down that big Gaby scene.