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Jason Bateman Just Wants to Keep Doing It All

 “I like to be the guy who reacts to someone who just farted, and I also like to be the guy who reacts when someone reveals a knife.” By Jesse David Fox
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House of the Dragon Finally Addresses the Dragon in the Room

 In embracing all-out nihilism, the Game of Thrones prequel reaches its potential in season three. By Roxana Hadadi
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Kumail Nanjiani Is a Taskmaster Cautionary Tale

 His middling performance is a warning for future celebrity contestants. By Roxana Hadadi

Interviews

  1. cast away
    Guillermo Takes a Shot at Dancing With the StarsThe Jimmy Kimmel Live! tequila enthusiast will leave it all on the dance floor.
    By Alejandra Gularte
  2. chat room
    Love Island USA’s Beatriz Was Also Surprised by Gabriel’s Tears“I was just glad it felt reciprocated at the time.”
    By Fran Hoepfner
  3. buffering
    The Widow’s Bay TsunamiApple TV is riding the breakout’s waves — and they’re ready to expand its universe. “Everyone’s moving as fast as we can,” says creator Katie Dippold.
    By Josef Adalian
  4. tv review
    House of the Dragon Finally Addresses the Dragon in the RoomIn embracing all-out nihilism, the Game of Thrones prequel reaches its potential in season three.
    By Roxana Hadadi
  5. good one
    Jason Bateman Just Wants to Keep Doing It All“I like to be the guy who reacts to someone who just farted, and I also like to be the guy who reacts when someone reveals a knife.”
    By Jesse David Fox
  7. overnights
    The Valley Recap: Schwartzapo-LosersKristen has exited her party era — or at least she has for Tom’s Schwartzapalooza party, because, well, it is terrible.
    By Brian Moylan
  8. celebrity ghost stories
    Katherine LaNasa Says She Was Haunted by Ex Dennis Hopper“I think that level of intimacy when you’re dying is maybe only something you can do with a partner.”
    By Bethy Squires
  9. cancel culture
    Every TV Show Canceled in 2026 So FarRetirement home mystery The Boroughs had a DNR order at Netflix.
    By Bethy Squires
  10. obits
    Daveigh Chase, Voice of Lilo and Chihiro, Dies at 35In live-action, Chase played Samara in The Ring and Donnie Darko’s little sister.
    By Bethy Squires
  11. overnights
    Love Island USA Recap: The Islanders’ve Got MailAmerica’s matchmaking didn’t last long. The couples torn apart immediately got back together in a recoupling ceremony that involved giant mailboxes.
    By Kathleen Walsh
  12. vulture festival 2026
    The Testaments Cast Turned to Medieval Times for ComfortThe show’s stars, Elisabeth Moss, Chase Infiniti, and Lucy Halliday, joined us for a discussion about season one — and the ways they unwound.
    By Kathryn VanArendonk
  13. international affairs
    Kumail Nanjiani Is a Taskmaster Cautionary TaleHis middling performance is a warning for future celebrity contestants.
    By Roxana Hadadi
  14. sound the bells
    What Lurks Beneath Widow’s Bay?The season-one finale provides a deeper understanding of the cursed island, along with many more questions.
    By Louis Peitzman
  15. overnights
    Maximum Pleasure Guaranteed Recap: I’ll Be Watching YouDennis learns the valuable lesson of not messing with soccer moms a little too late.
    By Erin Qualey
  16. exit interview
    ‘Make This Place Feel Real Even Though It’s Strange’How Hiro Murai helped turn Widow’s Bay into a singular TV destination.
    By Nicholas Quah
  17. endings
    Widow’s Bay Is Built to Survive the Second-Season CurseThere are no guarantees, in life or on hellmouth islands, but if any show can pull it off, it’s this one.
    By Kathryn VanArendonk
  18. overnights
    Widow’s Bay Season-Finale Recap: That’s the Truth, RuthSecrets are revealed, tea is brewed, and sacrifices are made.
    By Jen Chaney
  19. overnights
    In the City Recap: Homes WreckedKenny’s quest to find his father is a welcome story line in the midst of everything going on with Amanda, Kyle, and Danielle.
    By Brian Moylan
  20. overnights
    Summer House Recap: The Aftermath Is MathingBravo’s emergency episode gives clarity into Amanda and West’s thinking that the reunion episodes just couldn’t.
    By Brian Moylan
  21. going strong
    The Valley’s Michelle Saniei Is Still with Dr. DreShe met the headphones mogul through a mutual friend. Could it be Quentin Tarantino?
    By Alejandra Gularte
  22. chat room
    Jacob Anderson Couldn’t Wait to Play Lestat’s Version of Louis“The only way for that scene to work is if Louis’s smiling,” says The Vampire Lestat star. “He’s taking a cruel joy in this whole thing.”
    By Roxana Hadadi
  23. the industry
    Why Fox Spent $22 Billion on RokuIs this deal the streaming power-up Lachlan Murdoch hopes it is?
    By Josef Adalian
  24. ridiculousness
    Louis C.K.’s Ridiculous Looks Less Whimsical Than It SoundsThe first clip for the comedian’s new Netflix special recounts how absurd (and dark) it was to pay for his father to go to “the home.”
    By Fran Hoepfner
  25. overnights
    Love Island USA Recap: Things Are Getting JuicyThe couples torn apart by America’s vote are left to find ways back to each other or to move on, creating the best kind of mess: forbidden love.
    By Kathleen Walsh
  26. overnights
    Below Deck Mediterranean Recap: Slow ProgressNathan continues to have trouble running the deck team, and their disharmony is starting to spread.
    By Rafaela Bassili
  27. overnights
    Game Changer Recap: Factory SettingsThis week’s game and players make for a fun, silly episode, but the design results in an edit that feels choppy and misses needed context.
    By Tasha Robinson
  28. rip
    Love Island USA Producer James Barker Dead at 40Barker was instrumental in the show’s most iconic needle drops.
    By Alejandra Gularte
  29. chat room
    Jesse Solomon Tried to Warn West“I would even say, ‘Dude, please, if any bit of this is true, stop and lock it up and figure your shit out,’” says the Summer House star.
    By Ben Rosenstock
  30. be gone
    West Wilson Locked Out of Summer HouseCiara Miller is in Fiji, and he’s looking for a new job.
    By Alejandra Gularte
  31. direct from fiji
    Two Tickets to Casa Amor, PleaseLove Island USA is bringing the make-out sessions to the big screen.
    By Jason P. Frank
  32. overnights
    Love Island USA Recap: Sol Is Stuck in the Bermuda (Love) TriangleThis weekend’s episodes made for great, fun drama, but the recoupling twist’s outcome sent one of the best Islanders home.
    By Kathleen Walsh
  33. reference check
    A Guide to the ‘Bad Things’ Haunting Widow’s Bay The series’ many points of inspiration mash up and remix the obsessions of a lifelong horror fan.
    By Keith Phipps
  34. announcements
    The Targaryens Are Back, and So Is House of the Dragon ClubTeam Black? Team Green? Or just Team Dragon? Join forces and sign up for our subscriber-exclusive newsletter.
    By Nic Juarez
  35. overnights
    The Real Housewives of Rhode Island Season-Finale Recap: Blocking Out The HatersRulla and Jo-Ellen make peace just in time for Brian to confess that Jo-Ellen was right about his affair all along.
    By Tom Smyth
  36. overnights
    The Vampire Lestat Recap: Regarding the Vampire Incest FactorThe series dives deep into Lestat’s mommy issues, whether we like it or not.
    By Rebecca Alter
  37. overnights
    The Real Housewives of Atlanta Recap: Peach PridePorsha officially comes out of the closet with a public statement about her dating life
    By Ile-Ife Okantah
  38. the law
    Tyra Banks Sues Netflix Over America’s Next Top Model DocumentaryShe claims the producers misrepresented her three-hour-long interview.
    By Alejandra Gularte
  39. gold rush
    Everyone Is Watching Widow’s BayIf you’re an Emmys voter, Katie Dippold’s horror-comedy hybrid has officially become impossible to ignore.
    By Joe Reid
  40. stay in line!
    Who Lost the Love Island USA App-Crashing Vote?And who won, besides America’s faith in election integrity?
    By Bethy Squires
  41. mergers and acquisitions
    Department of Justice Reportedly Approves Paramount-Warner Bros. MergerThe DOJ says PS-WBD is A-OK.
    By Bethy Squires
  42. obits
    Gene Shalit, Today Film Critic, Dies at 100He worked on Today from 1970 to 2010.
    By Bethy Squires
  43. awards szn
    Heated Rivalry Can Get Its Flowers at the TCA AwardsThe show was nominated for several awards. Take that, Emmys.
    By Bethy Squires
  44. housewives institute bulletin
    Who Won the Summer House Scandal?Kyle’s redemption arc, Amanda’s lost brand deals, West’s mystery girlfriend, and the winners and losers of the scandal that rocked Summer House.
    By Brian Moylan
  45. overnights
    Love Island USA Recap: Bryce and Zach Continue to Recreate Challengers ScenesThe Bryce-Trinity chat is painful to watch after seeing Zach’s sabotage working its magic.
    By Ben Rosenstock
  46. stand-up
    Oof, What a MessTony Hinchcliffe’s Netflix special isn’t bad because it’s offensive. It’s bad because it’s incompetent.
    By Hershal Pandya
  47. now streaming
    The 10 Best Movies and TV Shows to Watch This WeekendIncluding one recommendation from the showrunner of The Vampire Lestat.
    By Savannah Salazar
  48. vulture lists
    The 20 Best Players in Taskmaster History (So Far)The true greats are both ruthless competitors and absolute fools — often at the same time.
    By Matthew Jackson
  49. this week in late night
    A Gutsy Olivia Rodrigo Won Late Night This WeekPlus Jon Stewart embodying Elmo and some Penn & Teller magic on The Tonight Show.
    By Bethy Squires
  50. overnights
    Dutton Ranch Recap: Stories We Could TellWe’ve hit a midseason slump, with the show biding time before the Dutton-Jackson feud resumes and players have to choose a side.
    By Noel Murray
  51. overnights
    Cape Fear Recap: Uneasy AllianceIt looks like Cady isn’t operating alone, for better or worse.
    By Scott Tobias
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