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Sophie Brookover has been a popular culture writer since she could hold a pencil (though she didn't know it was called that in kindergarten, she was just really jazzed about the Muppets LP she'd received for Chanukah). She's contributed to Vulture, Town & Country, Avidly, and her weekly cultural recommendations and criticism newsletter, Two Bossy Dames.

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Ted Lasso Creator: Why I’m Shocked to Be Mid-50s Comedy King

BACK ON TOP

“Shrinking,” “Bad Monkey,” and “Ted Lasso” creator Bill Lawrence on the unexpected career renaissance 30 years in the making.

Sophie Brookover | Published Jan 16, 2025

Samantha Morton Drew on Her Homeless Past to Play a Queen

ALL HAIL

The actress tells Obsessed how her time Britain’s foster care system informed her performance in “The Serpent Queen”—and breaks down the Season 2 finale’s shocking bloodbath.

Sophie Brookover | Published Aug 31, 2024

How ‘Bad Monkey’ Became the Best Comedy of the Summer

BEHIND THE HIT

Bill Lawrence is known for creating heartwarming sitcoms like “Ted Lasso” and “Scrubs.” So how did he pull off this summer’s juicy, prickly noir? He breaks it down for Obsessed.

Sophie Brookover | Published Aug 21, 2024

How ‘The Decameron’ Became the Summer’s Weirdest Hit Show

BEHIND THE BINGE

“Monty Python” meets “Upstairs Downstairs” meets…”Love Island”? Creator Kathleen Jordan and star Tony Hale break down the surprising influences on their new show.

Sophie Brookover | Published Jul 27, 2024

Lewis Hamilton’s Big F1 Win Matters More Than You Think

COMEBACK STORY

Formula One’s biggest star hasn’t won a Grand Prix since 2021, making him an underdog even as his star rose on Netflix’s “Drive to Survive.” But this victory changed everything.

Sophie Brookover | Published Jul 09, 2024

How ‘Elsbeth’ Became the Surprise TV Hit of the Year

MUST-SEE TV

The spinoff of “The Good Wife” and “The Good Fight” is a unique breakout—a broadcast TV ratings success that thrives on bright colors, quips, and kindness.

Sophie Brookover | Published May 29, 2024

Allison Janney Crying to a Giant Whale Is Such Important TV

BEHIND THE EPISODE

This week’s “Palm Royale” featured a bonkers-sounding storyline that had its A-list cast sharing the screen with a massive, dying whale. Here’s the story behind the scenes.

Sophie Brookover | Published Apr 26, 2024

Inside the Wild ‘Palm Royale’ Havana Nights Extravaganza

SHOW-STOPPER

You’ve got Kristen Wiig dressed like the Chiquita Banana lady, Ricky Martin doing the rumba, and dozens of dancing extras dressed like showgirls. Here’s how they pulled it off.

Sophie Brookover | Published Apr 03, 2024

Meet the Hottest Star of ‘Formula One: Drive to Survive’

VROOM!

On the wildly popular Netflix racing docuseries, McLaren driver Oscar Piastri has been a cool-under-pressure, wry, no-bull breakout. So we got to know him a little better.

Sophie Brookover | Published Feb 24, 2024

Stephen Moyer on That Wildly Disturbing ‘Sexy Beast’ Scene

SPOILER ALERT!

The new year is young, but there’s already a top contender for TV’s most unsettling new villain. Moyers breaks down his wicked character and that traumatizing Episode 2 sequence.

Sophie Brookover | Published Jan 30, 2024

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