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Melanie McFarland

@mctelevision.bsky.social

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Senior Critic Salon. Fmr prez TCA. Fmr Peabody Awards board. Gardener. Cook. Writer. Opinions are mine. RTs don't ≠ endorsement. If u look like a bot imma block you immediately

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Melanie McFarland @mctelevision.bsky.social · 6d

New #Peacemaker tonight. If you haven't been watching S2, or didn't see last week's episode, catch up before reading this. Short non-spoiler summary is that I appreciate James Gunn's, um, experimentation. www.salon.com/2025/10/02/t...

The "Peacemaker" twist is a wake-up call for America

Some of us noticed the problem with Christopher Smith's "best dimension ever" from the very beginning.

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Melanie McFarland @mctelevision.bsky.social · 3h

Libras are all about balance, remember.

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Melanie McFarland @mctelevision.bsky.social · 19h

I feel like Carmy and Syd from #TheBear would not snub this on a Tuesday night, idk.

A dinner salad with homegrown tomatoes, steak, seared tuna and a jammy egg sprinkled with black salt

Melanie McFarland @mctelevision.bsky.social · 20h

I watched it last year and...same!

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33oz Mango Butter 🥭🧈 @shonnasaidso.blacksky.app · 21h

Lil reminder.

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Melanie McFarland @mctelevision.bsky.social · 4d

If you see this post a random picture from your device without explaining it

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Phil Lewis @phillewis.bsky.social · 5d

NEW YORK (AP) — Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs sentenced to 4 years and 2 months in prison in case involving sex workers, violence and ‘freak-offs’.

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Fawnia Soo Hoo @fawnianewyork.bsky.social · 5d

From "Black Rabbit" to "Stick," Gen X men on TV—and, tbh, real life—are in the throes of a midlife crisis specific to an '80s kid. So I talked to @mctelevision.bsky.social and more about it all heywhatevernevermind.substack.com/p/tv-gen-x-m...

Gen X Men on TV Are Really Going Through It

Just don't call it 'man-opause.'

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Melanie McFarland @mctelevision.bsky.social · 5d

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Melanie McFarland @mctelevision.bsky.social · 5d

Or Maxwell Tire Shop Lobby

Melanie McFarland @mctelevision.bsky.social · 5d

I mean, it should be renamed Maxwell Church Basement since that's been the only place I've seen that can in eons.

Melanie McFarland @mctelevision.bsky.social · 5d

I mean, it should be renamed Maxwell Church Basement since that's been the only place I've seen that can in eons.

Melanie McFarland @mctelevision.bsky.social · 5d

Sign of the times... www.salon.com/2025/10/02/m...

Maxwell House coffee has officially changed its name

The coffee giant is revamping its brand name for the first time in 133 years

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Melanie McFarland @mctelevision.bsky.social · 6d

Well, now I know what I'll be doing every minute of spare time that I have for the foreseeable future... www.youtube.com/watch?v=sLck...

Ghost of Yōtei - Launch Trailer | PS5 Games

YouTube video by PlayStation

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Melanie McFarland @mctelevision.bsky.social · 6d

The "Peacemaker" twist is a wake-up call for America

Some of us noticed the problem with Christopher Smith's "best dimension ever" from the very beginning.

www.salon.com

Melanie McFarland @mctelevision.bsky.social · 7d

A lot of my generation learned some of the greatest lessons about having empathy for wildlife from primatologist Jane Goodall. Long ago she appeared at a TCA press tour to promote one of her docs. Our members aren't supposed to applaud for panelists. But I'll never regret applauding her.

The Jane Goodall Institute has learned this morning, Wednesday, October 1, 2025, that Dr. Jane Goodall DBE, UN Messenger of Peace and Founder of the Jane Goodall Institute has passed away due to natural causes. She was in California as part of her speaking tour in the United States.

Dr. Goodall’s discoveries as an ethologist revolutionized science, and she was a tireless advocate for the protection and restoration of our natural world.

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The Author Village @theauthorvillage.bsky.social · 9d

Here's some amazing news... READING RAINBOW is back and @mychal3ts.bsky.social is the new host!

Congrats, Mychal!

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Meet the New Host of Reading Rainbow: Mychal the Librarian

After 20 years, Reading Rainbow is back! The new host is Mychal the Librarian, who has been spreading library joy online for years.

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NPR @npr.org · 9d

The participation of big name funnymen, including Dave Chappelle, Aziz Ansari and Kevin Hart, provoked criticism from fellow comedians and human rights groups.

Marc Maron, Human Rights Watch and others slam Saudi comedy festival

The participation of big name funnymen, including Dave Chappelle, Aziz Ansari and Kevin Hart, provoked criticism from fellow comedians and human rights groups.

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Melanie McFarland @mctelevision.bsky.social · 11d

If for some reason you missed Tuesday night's show, tonight's Kimmel is an encore airing of the episode. www.salon.com/2025/09/26/j...

Jimmy Kimmel was meant for this moment

In the tradition of late-night confronting cultural flashpoints, ABC's host is the free speech champion we need.

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Gov. Bob Ferguson @governorferguson.bsky.social · 11d

Kimmel is back in Seattle.

He should never have been pulled from the air in the first place, but glad to see Sinclair reverse course. Thank you to all who spoke out for free speech.

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Melanie McFarland @mctelevision.bsky.social · 12d

Way to put the pressure on, Seattle. www.nytimes.com/2025/09/26/b...

Local TV Giants End Jimmy Kimmel Boycott

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Melanie McFarland @mctelevision.bsky.social · 12d

“I believe in living.
I believe in birth.
I believe in the sweat of love
and in the fire of truth.

And i believe that a lost ship,
steered by tired, seasick sailors,
can still be guided home
to port.”

RIP. www.whatimreading.net/p/assata-sha...

Assata Shakur, political activist and ex-Black Liberation Army member, has died

Assata Shakur “died in Havana, Cuba, as a result of health conditions and her advanced age,” according to Cuba’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

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Melanie McFarland @mctelevision.bsky.social · 12d

I wonder how many melanated folks who are watching Peacemaker this season noticed what was up with that perfect picture a few episodes ago. 🤔

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it's still free range @shebjammin.blacksky.app · 14d

I literally saw this last night so I'm adding it here for the both of yous!

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Melanie McFarland @mctelevision.bsky.social · 14d

Before the finale here's one last bit o' props to the Eye Midge, the #AlienEarth monster that out-creeps the deadly space roach we know and love. www.salon.com/2025/09/18/t...

The "Alien: Earth" terror we can't unsee

This new space creature doesn't have teeth, but it may be the most unnerving one yet.

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Melanie McFarland @mctelevision.bsky.social · 15d

Before we follow Arisu & Usagi back to Borderland for a 3rd round of death games, check out @hanhonymous.bsky.social 's interview with "Alice in Borderland" director Shinsuke Sato & star Tao Tsuchiya www.salon.com/2025/09/23/a...

"Alice" goes down the rabbit hole again - Salon.com