TV Corner Notes: The Best Shows of the 21st Century, Lanterns, and What's Worth Watching

 

From debating the best shows of the century to figuring out what deserves a spot on this week's watchlist, there's plenty to talk about in this week's TV Corner Notes.

Lanterns Episodes 4–6 Review: A Brilliant Character-Driven Comic-Book Mystery

 

Some comic-book shows are built around spectacle. Lanterns proves that the characters make the spectacle matter.

Line of Fire Series Premiere Review: A Messy Start With Plenty of Potential

A stellar cast, a complicated family, and one dangerous secret give Line of Fire plenty of potential—even if the premiere tries to do too much at once.

Not Going Out Series 5 Review: The Comedy Is Still Going Strong

 

Series 5 proves once again that Not Going Out knows exactly how to turn ridiculous situations into genuinely funny television.

Black Doves Season 2 Trailer Teases a Bigger, Deadlier Spy Game

If you thought Black Doves was wild the first time around, Season 2 looks like it's about to take everything up another level.

Crossing Jordan: The Crime Drama That Never Forgot the Victims

Some procedurals solve crimes. Crossing Jordan made you care about the people left behind.

Youth Two-Episode Premiere Review: A Funny, Painful Look at Midlife

Sometimes getting older isn't the problem. It's realizing you can't ignore it anymore.