TCA End-of-Year Spotlight | @tarabennett.bsky.social "For 2.4 years, it was my joy to curate and write my monthly TOON IN for Paste TV. April featured the best of what my column could be: a diverse lineup of creators showcasing the depth and breadth of the medium releases in any given month."

Bucket list interview alert: For @indiewire.com I talked to Frank Darabont about coming out of retirement for Stranger Things, what it would take for him to direct again, and he even helped correct an oft-reported story about his history with The Dark Tower www.indiewire.com/features/int...

TCA-Approved: The Best TV Shows of 2025 #Paradise

So excited to share this list!!

We once again invited TCA members to select their favorite piece of writing from the past 12 months. The entries listed represent a wide swath of journalism and criticism, and spotlight an impressive range of TV — from long-running series to the latest releases.👇 www.tvcritics.org/tca-2025-end...

Paste TV (and @amyamatangelo.bsky.social) was one of the first outlets to take a chance on me when I began freelancing full time. This feels like a personal attack.

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Delighted @givememyremote.bsky.social made it into the paper of record—the #LawandOrder Ledger. 😜❤️ www.instagram.com/p/DPplF1ZD6MS/

Attention Everyone: Your New Hot Priest Has Arrived. @amyamatangelo.bsky.social reviews Acorn TV's next hit cozy crime show, #MurderBeforeEvensong.

Our full statement: www.tvcritics.org/index.php?op...

TCA condemns ABC and Disney’s capitulation to the government’s demands of censorship.

🚨 The Fall 2025 application window for the Television Critics Association is now open! Apply before September 30 here: www.tvcritics.org/apply-for-me...

Which season/series premieres will YOU be watching this week?

19 years ago today, Fox's '24' was named Best Drama at the Primetime Emmy Awards — the last time a network series won that category.

Despite @theonion.com questioning its existence, #IrishBlood on Acorn TV is very real and super worth your time. @amyamatangelo.bsky.social reviews:

Excited to finally share the freelance work I did for the Television Critics Association! With contributions from several @tvcritics.org members, I produced 14 videos for the 2025 TCA Awards. Also helped set up their new YT and TikTok accounts, so please give them some follows & watch some clips!

In case you missed any videos from today's #TCAAwards announcement, you can find them all here on the official TCA site: www.tvcritics.org/2025-tca-awa... Thank you so much for following along!

#TheStudio on Apple TV+ wins the 2025 TCA Award for Outstanding Achievement in Comedy #TCAAwards Watch the cast's acceptance speech:

#ThePitt is the 2025 TCA Award Winner for Outstanding Achievement in Drama #TCAAwards Here's why:

#Adolescence on Netflix wins the 2025 TCA Award for Outstanding Achievement in Movies, Miniseries or Specials #TCAAwards Watch acceptance speech:

#ThePitt on HBO Max is the 2025 TCA Award Winner for Outstanding New Program #TCAAwards ‪ @hbo.bsky.social @streamonmax.bsky.social @warnerbrostv.bsky.social Here's why:

#TheTraitorsUS on Peacock wins the 2025 TCA Award for Outstanding Achievement in Reality #TCAAwards Watch Alan Cumming's acceptance speech:

Bridget Everett wins the 2025 TCA Award for Individual Achievement in Comedy for #SomebodySomewhere @hbo.bsky.social @streamonmax.bsky.social Watch her #TCAAwards acceptance speech: youtube.com/shorts/K2WFl...

#PeeweeAsHimself wins the 2025 TCA Award for Outstanding Achievement in News and Information @hbo.bsky.social @streamonmax.bsky.social Watch director/EP @mattpwolf1.bsky.social 's acceptance speech:

'SNL50' wins the 2025 TCA Award for Outstanding Achievement in Variety, Talk or Sketch #TCAAwards Here's why:

#NoahWyle wins the 2025 TCA Award for Individual Achievement in Drama for #ThePitt on HBO Max @streamonmax.bsky.social @hbo.bsky.social #TCAAwards Watch Wyle's acceptance speech:

#DoctorWho wins the 2025 TCA Award for Outstanding Achievement in Family Programming #TCAAwards @bbcdoctorwhoecho.bsky.social Watch acceptance speech:

#SesameStreet wins the Heritage Award at the 2025 #TCAAwards Here's an increasingly joyous Elmo with his *second* acceptance speech of the day:

#KathyBates wins the Career Achievement Award at the 2025 #TCAAwards Watch her acceptance speech:

Last, but far from least.... The 2025 #TCAAwards' Program of the Year is... #ThePitt ! @streamonmax.bsky.social @hbo.bsky.social Watch an acceptance speech featuring cast and producers:

The winners for the 2025 #TCAAwards have been revealed! Follow us for all of the details AND acceptance speeches....

#SesameStreet wins the 2025 TCA Award for Outstanding Achievement in Children's Programming! Watch Elmo's acceptance speech:

If Stevie Nicks and Lindsay Buckingham reunite on the same day that Chris Martin breaks up some marriages ... I don't think Dad Rock can survive this.

#lilkev is in #emmymagazine as one of 10 animated shows “boldly taking animation in original directions.” Thx to @amyamatangelo.bsky.social + #bet #shadowmachine #hartbeat @mikepriceinla.bsky.social #mattclaybrooks #amandalake @cramin.bsky.social @dlonw.bsky.social @jacinthelantern.bsky.social 🙏❤️🌟

Our Latest Better Late Than Never via @amyamatangelo.bsky.social: Acorn TV's 'Art Detectives' Season 1 Is Well Crafted

'I, Jack Wright's Season Finale Pulls the Ultimate Bait & Switch. @amyamatangelo.bsky.social recaps:

Recapper @amyamatangelo.bsky.social pours salt in the wound of 'I, Jack Wright's penultimate episode by setting the odds for whodunit.

The Investigation is “Juggling Snakes” as 'I, Jack Wright' Reaches Its Midpoint. @amyamatangelo.bsky.social recaps.

got to sing the praises of Catastrophe here, one of my favorite shows period

'I, Jack Wright' subtracted a few suspects and added at least one new complication. @amyamatangelo.bsky.social recaps.

So! Many! Suspects!

Ludwig finally comes clean as he solves a murder close to home and sets up Season 2. @amyamatangelo.bsky.social recaps: tellyvisions.org/article/ludw...

Simu Liu gives away a lot of money and Blake Lively talks penguins in two of the new shows we're excited to watch on TV this April. www.pastemagazine.com/tv/tv-previe...

Looking for something else to watch on Apple TV+ now that 'Severance' is over? @amyamatangelo.bsky.social has you covered.

BritBox's 'Ludwig' premiered last night, and @amyamatangelo.bsky.social has our recap.

Got to write about the absolutely craziest show on TV. I love #Found. www.pastemagazine.com/tv/found/icy...

Got to write about the absolutely craziest show on TV. I love #Found. www.pastemagazine.com/tv/found/icy...

So agree! The movie was so fun!

Pixar's Win Or Lose feels very surface-level, merely skimming the truths about youth sports instead of doing a deep dive into them. @amyamatangelo.bsky.social's review:

BOOM! The best new show of 2025 so far-- Max's THE PITT-- has been renewed for a second season. And if all goes to plan, we'll get that second season early next year. Seven months between seasons? 15 episodes every year? In THIS economy? #Believe