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    Abel Tesfaye, better known as the pop star the Weeknd, is a creator and star of the new HBO series, “The Idol.”
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    30 Shows to Watch This Summer

    The highlights includes new seasons of “Black Mirror,” “Reservation Dogs,” “What We Do in the Shadows” and “The Witcher.”

     By Mike Hale

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    In the season (and possibly series) finale of “Ted Lasso,” Ted (Jason Sudeikis) decided there was no place like home.
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    ‘Ted Lasso’ Finale Recap: Family

    In an episode that felt very much like a series conclusion, Ted does what he has to do, Richmond plays for a title, and Rebecca finds what she has been waiting for.

     By Christopher Orr

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    Brothers to the end: Matthew Macfadyen, left, and Nicholas Braun in the series finale of “Succession.”
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    In ‘Succession,’ Tom and Greg Were Never Playing the Long Game

    In a joint interview Monday morning, Matthew Macfadyen and Nicholas Braun reflected on their characters’ bond and their big finale slap fight. “It was real,” Macfadyen said.

     By Alexis Soloski

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    Matthew Macfadyen and Sarah Snook in the “Succession” series finale.
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    ‘Succession’ Is Over. Why Did We Care?

    For five years, the series and the question of who would end up in charge captivated a chatty swath of the TV audience. But did anyone really win in the end?

     By Alexis Soloski

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    From left, Adam Devine, Danny McBride and Edi Patterson in ”The Righteous Gemstones,” a kind of inside-out version of “Succession.”
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    Miss ‘Succession’ Already? Here’s What to Watch Next

    Now that the Roys have shuffled offstage, where can bereft fans turn for their regular dose of acid insults and privileged misery? We have a few ideas.

     By Margaret Lyons

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    Bill Hader in the series finale of “Barry.” In the show’s final season, its sendups of violence and pop culture came fully together.
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    In the ‘Barry’ Finale, Hollywood Gets Away with Murder

    Bill Hader’s dark comedy made the culture of violence and the culture of showbiz into collaborators.

     By James Poniewozik

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    Kim Cattrall will be returning, albeit briefly, to “And Just Like That.”
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    Kim Cattrall Will Make Brief Return on ‘Sex and the City’ Revival

    The actress, who played Samantha in the original series, had been famously absent from the first season of the reboot, “And Just Like That.”

     By Julia Jacobs

  1. ‘The Idol’ Creators: ‘This Is Not Going to Be for Everybody’

    In an interview, the Weeknd, Sam Levinson and Lily Rose-Depp discussed their controversial new HBO drama. “Running headfirst into that fire is what thrills us all,” Levinson said.

    By Manohla Dargis

     

  2. Tim Robinson and the Golden Age of Cringe Comedy

    His sketch show, “I Think You Should Leave,” zeroes in on the panic-inducing feelings of living in a society where we can’t agree on the rules.

    By Sam Anderson

     

  3. Padma Lakshmi Is Leaving ‘Top Chef’ After Its 20th Season

    The host said she wanted to concentrate on her new show, “Taste the Nation,” her writing and “other creative pursuits.”

    By Maya Salam

     

  4. Tyne Daly and Liev Schreiber to Lead Broadway ‘Doubt’ Revival

    The production, presented by the nonprofit Roundabout Theater Company, is to begin performances in February.

    By Michael Paulson

     

  5. Danny Masterson Is Convicted of Raping Two Women

    The case against a star of the sitcom “That ’70s Show” drew widespread attention because of accusations that the Church of Scientology had tried to discourage his accusers.

    By Michael Levenson

     

  6. Stream These 9 Shows and Movies Before They Leave Netflix in June

    An eclectic mix of titles are leaving the service for U.S. subscribers by the end of the month. Catch them before they’re gone.

    By Jason Bailey

     

  7. ‘Ted Lasso’ Taught Phil Dunster How to Play Nice

    The charismatic English actor, who stars as the cocksure footballer Jamie Tartt, had to trust the writers to transform him from villain to hero.

    By Calum Marsh

     

  8. How to Be a Star by Not Giving Your All

    She’s known for playing offbeat characters in “Russian Doll,” “High Maintenance” and “Girls,” but Greta Lee is winning raves for her restrained performance in “Past Lives.” It almost didn’t happen.

    By Robert Ito

     

  9. ‘Succession’ Finale Drew 2.9 Million Viewers Sunday, a Series High

    The acclaimed HBO drama ended on a high note, with its largest audience for a season closer.

    By John Koblin

     

  10. ‘Succession’ Clears the Air: Here’s What to Read

    Still sorting through the finale? Here’s a broad range of hard and soft takes to help you out.

    By Jennifer Vineyard