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‘Dexter: Original Sin’ will present serial killer’s origin story

The Showtime-Paramount+ series will be set in 1991 Miami, and young Dexter will be played by Patrick Gibson, from “Shadow and Bone” and “The OA.”

TV shows that are tapped out after one season don’t know when to stop
Too many shows say it again even though they have nothing to say.

‘Interview With the Vampire’ remains compelling in season 2
The AMC series is as good as it was in season 1, as it continues to capture the despair, the anarchy, and the raw power of being immortal.

Predictably, ‘Bridgerton’ delivers more fluff — and fun

In season three, whose first half is now available on Netflix, Penelope Featherington (Nicola Coughlan) and Colin Bridgerton (Luke Newton) are the two who are going to find each other once they get a few troublesome obstacles out of the way.

TV CRITIC'S CORNER
With its humor and heart, ‘Hacks’ is a show worth rooting for
The writing is smart, as the Max show follows a once-popular comic balancing aging with a desire to entertain, and the acting is humorous and poignant.

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This week’s TV: The story of Stax, the origin of Lollapalooza, and a heartfelt Summer Olympics
Premiering Monday on HBO, “Stax: Soulsville U.S.A.” includes rare archival material as it looks into artists connected to the label, including Otis Redding, Booker T. & the M.G.’s, Isaac Hayes, the Staple Singers, and Sam & Dave.

Jake Gyllenhaal explains why it’s so great to host the ‘Saturday Night Live’ season finale in musical monologue, Sabrina Carpenter performs
The "Saturday Night Live" season finale was hosted by actor Jake Gyllenhaal, and the musical guest was pop star Sabrina Carpenter.

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Ari Shapiro to host new season of ‘The Mole’
Reality show returns to Netflix June 28 and is set in Malaysia

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SUMMER ARTS GUIDE

10 TV shows to sit back and enjoy this summer

These are the shows Globe TV critic Matthew Gilbert will be watching in the weeks ahead.

SUMMER ARTS GUIDE

This ‘Presumed Innocent’ rewrites the legal thriller’s script

David E. Kelley’s limited series starring Jake Gyllenhaal and premiering June 12 on Apple TV+ updates Scott Turow’s twisty tale for the 2020s.

Matthew Gilbert | 'SNL' Showdown

Kate McKinnon wins our best ‘SNL’ cast member bracket

Who’s the best "Saturday Night Live" cast member of the past five decades? We asked readers to decide.

FINALS RECAP

As a political satirist, Kate McKinnon made her biggest impression

Her portrayals of Jeff Sessions, Lindsey Graham, Hillary Clinton, Elizabeth Warren, Rudy Giuliani, and so many more likely played a big role in voters choosing her as the best "SNL" cast member in the show's history.

'SNL' Showdown

Best ‘SNL’ cast member bracket: Here’s how readers voted in each round

“SNL” Showdown is now over. Here's how Globe readers voted in each round of our best cast member bracket.

Netflix adaption of Judy Blume’s ‘Forever’ films on Martha’s Vineyard

“We’re super-supportive of filming done here on the Vineyard instead of pretending they’re on the Vineyard,” said Sarah York, the manager of CB Stark Jewelers.

ROUND 5 RECAP

A pair of ‘SNL’ finalists with nothing in common — except that they’re very funny

John Belushi and Kate McKinnon represent different eras, genders, and comedic styles. But both were over-the-top performers who brought big energy to the “SNL” stage.

ROUND 4 RECAP

John Belushi’s rock ’n’ roll spirit endures

Belushi — who beat Dana Carvey in Round 4 — has a star power that is almost unmatched by anyone else in the history of the show, except perhaps Eddie Murphy, Bill Murray, or Gilda Radner.