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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.

Samantha Morton Drew on Her Homeless Past to Play a Queen
ALL HAILThe 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.

How ‘Bad Monkey’ Became the Best Comedy of the Summer
BEHIND THE HITBill 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.

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.

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

How ‘Elsbeth’ Became the Surprise TV Hit of the Year
MUST-SEE TVThe 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.

Allison Janney Crying to a Giant Whale Is Such Important TV
BEHIND THE EPISODEThis 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.

Inside the Wild ‘Palm Royale’ Havana Nights Extravaganza
SHOW-STOPPERYou’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.

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.

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.
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