Variety.com

The series seems, at first, tentative. But it moves within three hours to a place that promises excitement and movement.

The new anthology series from Kumail Nanjiani, Emily V. Gordon and Lee Eisenberg tells eight thoughtful, bittersweet stories.

Armando Iannucci’s new space comedy, also starring Josh Gad and Zach Woods, is fun, but slight.

The new Netflix drama, from Mark Burnett and Roma Downey, gets in far over its head probing matters of faith.

This hit London musical about Tina Turner, starring Adrienne Warren, takes Broadway by storm.

The musical by Howard Ashman and Alan Menken gets a starry, but small-scale Off Broadway revival starring Jonathan Groff.

Brian Cox (“Succession”) takes over from Bryan Cranston in Robert Schenkkan’s follow-up play to his Tony-winning “All the Way.”

“Almost Famous” fans get their backstage pass renewed via a stage musical adaptation in San Diego that feels familiar and refreshing.

Selena Gomez’s “Rare” is one of the best pop albums in recent memory, opening up a whole new lane for the 27-year-old singer.

Coldplay’s new double album “Everyday Life” revels in experimentation, but falls short of its effort to be deep.

The Pharrell Williams-produced “Hyperspace” is the best thing Beck has done since “Morning Phase.”

For her first album since her husband’s death, Dion goes straight for the heart in some songs, but slums in EDM in others.