Shelby Elpers

Under Pressure: The U.S. Women’s World Cup Team is a fitting portrait of an imperfect team, but the docuseries often buckles under its embedded pressure. Directed by Rebecca Gitliz, the four-part documentary series provides a necessary humanizing…

The Buccaneers 1×08, “Wedding of the Season,” finds a few answers to 1×01, “American Poison.” Still, its most moving response is the complete story it tells by including “Long Live (Taylor’s Version)” by Taylor Swift in the season finale’s closing…

This piece was written during the 2023 WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes. Without the labor of the writers and actors currently on strike, the series being covered here wouldn’t exist. iCarly Season 3 Episode 10, “iHave a Proposal,” is a jaw-dropping…

This feature contains spoilers for The Summer I Turned Pretty Season 2 Episodes 1-3. The Summer I Turned Pretty Season 2’s first three episodes are somber as they explore grief and wistfulness in this coming-of-age story. The success of this tonal…

It’s the night of nights as the Wildcats have a night to remember at Camp Shallow Lake in High School Musical: The Musical: The Series 3×07, “Camp Prom.” The characters take big swings in their personal lives on the eve of the performance that could…

The following contains spoilers for Roswell, New Mexico Season 4, Episode 10, "Down in a Hole," which debuted Monday, Aug. 15 on The CW. Roswell, New Mexico's final season tackles a plot where Liz Ortecho battles her fears and darkest impulses. That…

The following contains spoilers from Roswell, New Mexico Season 4, Episode 1, "Steal My Sunshine," which aired Monday, June 6, on The CW. Alex Manes and Michael Guerin take a big step in their relationship when they decide to move in together in the…

The following contains spoilers for This Is Us Season 6, Episode 13, "Day of the Wedding," which aired Tuesday, April 20 on NBC. As This Is Us nears its series finale, one of its biggest mysteries must be answered: Who is Kevin's wife in the future?…

Station 19 Season 5 Episode 14, “Alone in the Dark,” is an emotional rollercoaster with too many twists and turns. This episode juggles a lot as it tries to make up for lost ground within the season, but it drops too many balls in the process. For…

WARNING: The following contains spoilers for Bridgerton Season 2, now streaming on Netflix. Edwina Sharma steps out of a non-conventional love triangle and into the beginning of a new chapter of her story by the end of Bridgerton Season 2. Edwina…

Good Sam Season 1 Episode 8, “Keep Talking,” allows its ensemble of characters to shine in its most balanced hour this season. Plus, this medical drama stages a One Tree Hill reunion for the ages as Sophia Bush, Bethany Joy Lenz, and Hilarie Burton…

Pam & Tommy 1×06, “Pamela in Wonderland,” is this limited series at its best. It’s an unflinching character study of Pamela Anderson, and it’s what the rest of the season should have been. Furthermore, it’s what the rest of the season could be. This…

Addison Forbes Montgomery was the first character to shake up Grey's Anatomy. The narrative and Kate Walsh's portrayal of the character in Season 1 quickly encouraged fans to root for Addison instead of deeming her a villain. She continually won…

Teen dramas will always have relevance in the TV landscape, as coming-of-age stories never really go out of style. This is the main reason why a show like Degrassi (or Degrassi: The Next Generation) has such longevity, even now. But it's not just its…