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Marvel’s ‘Moon Knight’: ‘Ramy’ Star May Calamawy Joins Disney+ Series

January 13, 2021 4:07 pm

You're already going to be getting a glut of Marvel Disney+ content: six shows this year, starting tomorrow with "WandaVision," but the second wave of Marvel Disney+ series are already in the works. One of tho...

The 25 Best TV Shows & Mini-Series Of 2020

Brian Tallerico, Rodrigo Perez and Andrew Bundy

December 14, 2020 11:14 am

Features, News, Television

What a year, right? With people stuck at home more than ever before, television felt even more essential, and the best creators rose to the challenge. While there was concern that pandemic shutdowns would dest...

Emmys 2020 Nomination Predictions: ‘Succession,’ ‘Ramy’ & ‘Schitt’s Creek’ Will Pop

Gregory Ellwood

July 27, 2020 2:04 pm

Awards, Awards Campaign, Features, News, Television

Are you ready for some honest to goodness awards drama? It may be hard to believe, but the Emmys are set to reveal their 2020 nominations on Tuesday, July 28 at the shockingly reasonable hour of 8:30 AM PT/11:...

The Best TV Of 2020… So Far

Brian Tallerico and The Playlist Staff

July 16, 2020 1:18 pm

Features, News, Television

For the most part, the COVID-19 pandemic didn’t have the same impact on the television landscape that it did with film. Yes, a few seasons were truncated (“Billions,” “The Good Fight”) and a few others had to ...

‘Watchmen,’ ‘We’re Here,’ ‘Never Have I Ever’ Among Inspired Noms For 2020 TCA Awards

Gregory Ellwood

July 9, 2020 6:14 pm

Awards, Awards Campaign, News, Television

There are a little over three days left in Emmy nomination voting and the Television Critics Association (TCA) has given Television Academy members who haven't completed their ballots yet something to think ab...

Emmys 2020: Comedy Series Category Is No Laughing Matter

Gregory Ellwood

June 10, 2020 10:20 am

Awards, Awards Campaign, News, Television

In a year that has felt like a decade, we've now reached the point where voting for the 2020 Primetime and Creative Arts Emmys is just three weeks away. And despite a global pandemic and nationwide protests, E...

Hulu’s ‘Ramy’ Remains Funny & Wildly Unique In Season 2 [Review]

Robert Daniels

May 18, 2020 12:06 pm

Features, News, Reviews, Television

Last year, Ramy Youssef’s eponymous Egyptian-American comedy debuted to rapturous reviews—even netting Youssef a Golden Globe for Best Actor in a Television Series (Musical or Comedy). During his acceptance sp...

May TV To Watch Eddy Hollywood Snowpiercer

12 Shows To Watch In May: ‘Hollywood,’ ‘The Eddy,’ ‘Snowpiercer’ & More

Ally Johnson

May 4, 2020 2:19 pm

Features, News, Television

There seems to be an influx of exciting television in May, both new and returning. From new series from television titan Ryan Murphy to a new series co-created by a “Rick and Morty” mastermind and the returns ...

‘Ramy’ Season 2 Trailer: Mahershala Ali Joins The Cast Of Hulu’s Award-Winning Series

Charles Barfield

April 30, 2020 12:36 pm

News, Television, Trailers

One of the more underrated, underseen comedy series to debut last year was “Ramy” on Hulu. The series tackled important topics such as religious persecution and bigotry by showcasing the trials and tribulation...

Director Minhal Baig On Jada Pinkett Smith Giving ‘Hala’ Life [Podcast]

Gregory Ellwood

December 13, 2019 7:32 pm

Awards, Awards Campaign, Interviews, News, Podcasts

You probably have not heard of Minhal Baig...yet. If you check out her IMDB you'd see she's written on the celebrated Hulu TV series "Ramy" and "BoJack Horseman." But, Baig's calling card will be "Hala," a ve...

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