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Jesse Hassenger is a freelance writer and editor based in Brooklyn. He contributes to Paste, where he is an associate movies editor, as well as Decider, Inside Hook, Polygon, The Guardian, and Vulture, among others. In the past, he has written for The A.V. Club, The Week, and Nylon. You can hear his voice on The New Flesh Podcast and The SportsAlcohol.com Podcast.

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The Scottish Netflix Crime Show That Will Be Your Obsession

McBINGE WATCH

Would you believe that this detective has some quirks?

Jesse Hassenger | Published May 29, 2025

Jessica Biel and Elizabeth Banks Face Off Over a Murder

SISTERS BEFORE MISTERS

Everyone is a suspect in “The Better Sister,” Prime Video’s pulpy thriller about estranged sisters caught in the middle of a murder investigation.

Jesse Hassenger | Published May 28, 2025

Brace Yourself: Gen Z Is Getting Its Own Version of ‘Girls’

GROWN-UPS

The jokes are funny and the cast is great in the new FX comedy “Adults,” but the suburban setting can’t match its predecessors’ big city charm.

Jesse Hassenger | Published May 27, 2025

‘Neighborhood Watch’ Is Too Quirky for Its Own Good

NOSY NEIGHBORS

By turns dramatic and absurd, the Jack Quaid and Jeffrey Dean Morgan two-hander seldom strikes the right tone.

Jesse Hassenger | Published Apr 25, 2025

Jacob Elordi’s Gay Romance Drama Finally Arrives

SECRETS AND LIES

Is it as steamy as we hoped?

Jesse Hassenger | Published Apr 24, 2025

Bowen Yang Is So Much Better Than His New Rom-Com

BOWEN YANQUET

Why cast the “SNL” star in a romantic comedy and then waste his talents?

Jesse Hassenger | Published Apr 18, 2025

Shocker: The Animated Movie About Talking Sneakers Is Bad

NEW KICKS, OLD TRICKS

“Toy Story” ripoff “Sneaks” is yet another case of what seems like a “30 Rock” joke about lazy Hollywood coming to life.

Jesse Hassenger | Published Apr 17, 2025

What in God’s Name Is the New Jesus Movie ‘King of Kings’?

WHAT THE DICKENS?

Oscar Isaac stars in an adaptation of the life and times of Jesus Christ, with computer animation that makes all your favorite Bible characters look like bobble-heads.

Jesse Hassenger | Published Apr 16, 2025

Kevin Hart’s Latest TV Series Is Actually Quite Good

THE UPSIDE

The blockbuster comedian has struggled to find a role that fits his specific sensibility. With ‘Lil Kev,’ he finally lands one: his younger self.

Jesse Hassenger | Published Mar 08, 2025

Why Is Everyone Obsessed With Netflix’s ‘The Night Agent’?

I SPY A MEDIOCRE SHOW

It’s certainly a fast-paced binge, but this political thriller starring Gabriel Basso and Luciane Buchanan takes itself too seriously.

Jesse Hassenger | Published Jan 23, 2025

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