tvThursday, July 16, 2026
Apple TV+'s 'Lucky' is the story today, with a recap and a review that both highlight the show's central tension: a con artist who can't settle on an identity, and a series that might share her problem. The review from THR is particularly pointed, calling out the show's own identity issues. Meanwhile, two spin-offs, one for 'Rick and Morty', one for 'Big Bang Theory', get new trailers and interviews.
The day's main thread is 'Lucky', with two pieces that together paint a picture of a show that's compelling but uneven.
The Hollywood Reporter's review is the most substantive piece today, arguing that the series' struggle with its own identity mirrors its protagonist's, a smart angle that cuts deeper than a standard review.
This recap of Episode 2 focuses on the dynamic between Anya Taylor-Joy's grifter and Annette Bening's crime boss, who may be her mother. The desert setting and captivity plot raise the stakes.
Two spin-offs get fresh coverage: one a trailer, one an actor interview.
A second trailer for the 'Rick and Morty' spinoff 'President Curtis' shows more of the show's tone: interdimensional diplomacy and paranormal investigations with a cool-guy president.
John Ross Bowie talks about Barry Kripke's evolution in the 'Big Bang Theory' spin-off, he's more competent now, like Dr. Smith from 'Lost in Space', but keeps the lisp.
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