Maureen Ryan

I watch television for characters, relationships, emotions, and pitched battles in outer space. Okay, more than just those four things bring me pleasure, but those are some of the big ones. And not to get all “Old woman yells at clouds,” but one thing television has gotten less good at, in my humble opinion, is producing memorable characters. A routine complaint around here is that I can’t remember character’s names. That is shorthand for, “I forgot what this person’s deal was, because it’s be

A 2006 interview with Battlestar Galactica executive producer Ron Moore, who talks about the drama's acclaimed New Caprica arc and much more.

I nominated "Duet," a Star Trek: Deep Space Nine episode, for the TV canon as one of the all-time greats

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER and an NPR Best Book of the Year In this spectacular, newsmaking exposé that had the entertainment industry abuzz and on its heels, Vanity Fair's Maureen Ryan blows the lid off patterns of abuse and misconduct in Hollywood.

A deep dive into the three-season action drama

Whispers can fester for years before anyone faces consequences. And the tactics celebrities use to escape scandal have completely changed.

It's not fucking intelligent

The Starz gladiator drama returns, still hornier — and more thoughtful — than you'd expect

Chicago was not a war zone when Trump’s Operation Midway Blitz began. DHS and ICE have made it one.

I'm writing a book about Battlestar Galactica, with many new interviews with the cast, crew and creative team. Subscribe to get updates on the pre-order date and many more BSG treats. Mo Say We All!

A series from the small but often delicious streamer BritBox has murder on its mind.

A commentary on FX renewing "English Teacher" despite allegations against Brian Jordan Alvarez

It can take years for a streaming series to return for another season. Maybe this one weird trick would help platforms convince viewers to tune in again.

Passion, prison, rebellion, Nazis: the aristocrats’ wild public and private lives power a new series.

Now that Peak TV has peaked, consider watching one of these unjustly uncelebrated series, handpicked by Maureen Ryan.

The cast and creator Emily Andras reunite to reveal that their cult favorite is coming back for a 90-minute Tubi special that’s tentatively titled ‘Wynonna Earp: Vengeance.’

A commanding presence in dramas like ‘Homicide,’ a joy in comedies like ‘Brooklyn Nine-Nine’: No matter where he was, the late actor fully committed.

We got to live with Elora, Bear, Cheese, and Willie Jack for more than two years—but it wasn’t long enough.

It was a groundbreaking smash, but things got so toxic behind the scenes that even co-showrunner Damon Lindelof now says: “I failed.” A powerful excerpt from the new book ‘Burn It Down.’

The TV cousin of The Great British Baking Show returns to HBO Max for a fifth season of delightful catharsis