By the time you hit the fifth of its eight episodes you may find yourself yelling at the screen in amazed delight.

The writing here was nicely understated, the human stories well crafted and the nfolding crisis detailed without sensationalism.

“Sanditon” is sexy escapism for winter, tart and political, gorgeous and honest.

What’s clear about the current version of SNL is that the show has, to a large extent, sacrificed brilliance for consistancy

At once ironic and sincere, mocking and affectionate (as one might be, looking back on one’s own youth), it starts out well and just gets better. … The returning cast fits the new mood ably. The younger players are first-rate — even better than one might notice at first, given the general air of nuttiness. But they play different levels with great skill.