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Sophie Brookover

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.

Tom Wozniczka
TIS THE SEASON

Meet the New (French!) Netflix Holiday Movie Hunk

Pop some bottles for the breakout leading man of the massive hit rom-com “Champagne Problems,” French actor Tom Wozniczka.

Sophie Brookover

'The Diplomat' Season 3
SPOILER ALERT

The Story Behind the Plot Twists on Netflix’s Best Drama

The creator and showrunner of “The Diplomat” talks to Obsessed about the biggest twists in the new season.

Sophie Brookover

Lee Pace in 'Foundation'
HEATING UP

Lee Pace Is Giving Summer’s Best TV Performance

The star dishes with The Daily Beast’s Obsessed about Season 3 of the Apple TV+ series—and the shirtless photo that broke the internet.

Sophie Brookover

A photo illustration of Owen Wilson in "Stick."
BIG SWING

Owen Wilson’s New Golf Comedy Is a Remarkable Look at Grief

The cast and creators of “Stick” on Apple TV+ talk with Obsessed about the surprisingly poignant portrayal of loss and healing in their series about golf.

Sophie Brookover

Stephen Fletcher in 'Welcome to Wrexham"
EXIT INTERVIEW

The Fan-Favorite Departure Devastating This TV Show’s Fans

An interview with “Welcome to Wrexham” breakout (and the football team’s veteran star) Steven Fletcher as he’s released from the squad.

Sophie Brookover

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Anna Lambe and Kelly William.
LOL, EH?

The Canadian Sitcom That's a Middle Finger to Trump Tariffs

Netflix’s irresistible comedy “North of North” brings Canadian charm to the U.S. at the most auspicious time.

Sophie Brookover

Show runner Bill Lawrence
BACK ON TOP

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

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

Sophie Brookover

Samantha Morton as Catherine de Medici in The Serpent Queen Season 2.
ALL HAIL

Samantha Morton Drew on Her Homeless Past to Play a Queen

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

Vince Vaughn and Natalie Martinez in Bad Monkey.
BEHIND THE HIT

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

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

Tony Hale in The Decameron
BEHIND THE BINGE

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

“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

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