This past year was a tumultuous one for both the film and TV industries. With that in mind, here's our critics' guide to all the movies and television shows they loved this year.

The singer-turned-YouTuber is using their platform to take on everything from race- and queer-baiting in Bridgerton to the scrutiny of Black women's bodies to the history of dog-whistle politics.

This six-part BBC mystery series about a sailor murdered aboard a nuclear sub will keep you guessing. As the investigation widens, more murders — and a slew of red herrings — follow.

The highly transmissible variant has again upended life in the U.S., as officials warn of a coming spike in cases and people race to get booster shots and coronavirus tests during the winter holidays.

Paul Rudd will host Saturday Night Live's last episode of the year, with no live audience and a limited cast and crew. It's not the first time the show has had to adapt to the coronavirus pandemic.

The actor was a fan favorite contender to be the next host of Jeopardy! after the death of Alex Trebek. Instead, he'll host the next edition of the Scripps National Spelling Bee in June.

The Sex and the City star told The Hollywood Reporter that the allegations are "categorically false." The ad that was withdrawn had been viewed more than 3 million times online.

The 10-episode adaptation of the best-selling novel about a virus that wipes out most of humanity softens the book's harder edges and features soulful performances that make it profoundly moving.

Beyond the HFPA's year of scandal, the current nominations for the 79th annual Golden Globe Awards needed to make an urgent argument: Why should we still care about this awards show?

Logan Roy considers an offer he never would have expected to deliberate over. His children ponder their options in return. And we find out exactly how things worked out for Kendall in the pool.

The Hollywood Foreign Press Association, the group behind the awards, says it's changing, but Hollywood may not be ready to forgive.

The respected journalist, who kept the news of his exit secret from colleagues, will head to CNN's new streaming service.

Each week, the guests and hosts on NPR's Pop Culture Happy Hour share what's bringing them joy. This week: the show Sort Of, a helpful YouTube channel and more.

As the year draws to a close, critic John Powers singles out seven revelatory people or things that made 2021 a little brighter. At the top of his list? Basketball star Steph Curry.

The best parts of Tuesday's live special on ABC came when actors added something new to the decades-old scripts.