Matt Roush

Matt Roush

Matt Roush's fondest professional memory is moderating a sold-out cast reunion of Buffy the Vampire Slayer at PaleyFest in Hollywood. Among his many TV appearances, recent favorites include playing Guest Programmer for Turner Classic Movies, and being a panelist on SundanceTV's The Approval Matrix. As a nationally respected television journalist, he has served on the jury for the American Film Institute's annual AFI Awards for more than a decade, selecting the best TV shows of the year. He has also served on the nominating committee for the Broadcast Television Journalists Association's Critic' Choice Awards. He was USA Today's television critic and columnist and he is currently TV Guide Magazine's Senior Critic. (PLUS: To get Matt's top TV picks in your inbox every Thursday, sign up for our What's Worth Watching e-mail newsletter.)

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Colin Farrell in 'The Penguin'
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Roush Review: This ‘Penguin’ Demands Respect in a Dark Origin Story

Colin Farrell in 'The Penguin'

Colin Farrell’s ‘Penguin,’ ‘A Very Royal Scandal,’ the Menendez Brothers, ‘Frasier’ Returns

Kathryn Hahn in Agatha All Along

All Along with Agatha, ‘Golden Bachelorette,’ ‘Survivor,’ Big Cats on PBS, Bill Gates on Netflix

Jean Smart as Deborah Vance in 'Hacks' Season 3 Episode 3

Ask Matt: ‘Hacks’ and Other Emmy Surprises, the New ‘Wheel’ & More

DWTS Season 33 key art

‘Dancing With the Stars,’ Kaitlin Olson Has ‘High Potential,’ ‘American Sports Story,’ ‘Only Murders’ Latest Stunt

Daniel Sunjata, Javicia Leslie, Deniz Akdeniz, and Kaitlin Olson— 'High Potential' Series Premiere
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Roush Review: The Quirky Potential of ‘High Potential’

Emmys 2024 - 'Hacks' cast
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Critic’s Notebook: A Snoozer Emmys Ends with a Surprise

Matthew Perry at GQ party

TMZ on Matthew Perry, Locked and Loaded on ‘English Teacher,’ ‘Family Feud’ Blowout, Halloween Baking Championship

Emmys 2024 Poster

The Emmys, ‘Moonflower Murders’ and More PBS Mysteries, ‘Tulsa King’ Returns, CNN’s Comedic News Quiz

'True Detective: Night Country,' 'Baby Reindeer,' and 'Fellow Travelers' are among the 2024 Emmys limited series or anthology contenders
Emmys

2024 Emmy Predictions for Limited Or Anthology Categories: Critic’s Picks

Natasha Rothwell as Melissa in 'How to Die Alone' Season 1 Episode 1 - 'Stop Living'

‘How to Die Alone,’ ‘Three Women,’ Emmy Preview, ‘Uglies’

2024 Emmys predictions comedy
Emmys

2024 Emmy Predictions for Comedy Categories: Critic’s Picks

John Lithgow and Jeff Bridges in 'The Old Man' Season 2

Old Men in Afghanistan, Oprah on AI, Emily Goes to Rome, ‘SNL’ Stars Host ‘New York After Dark’

Mr. & Mrs. Smith, The Morning Show, and Shogun
Emmys

2024 Emmy Predictions for Drama Categories: Critic’s Picks

A view of the venue during the 2024 VMAs Block Party at Domino Park on September 08, 2024 in Brooklyn, New York.

MTV’s VMAs, ‘Closer Look’ in Prime Time, ‘Slow Horses’ Speeds Up, New Players in Netflix’s ‘Circle’

Kevin Dobson and Michele Lee in 'Knots Landing'

Ask Matt: ‘Knots’ on Demand, ‘Jeopardy’ at the Emmys, Fed Up With ‘Bachelor’

Kamala Harris and Donald Trump

The Presidential Debate, Hallmark+ Launches with ‘Chicken Sisters,’ Double Trouble on ‘Only Murders,’ Nordic Noir on Viaplay

Ryan Seacrest

Ryan Seacrest Takes the ‘Wheel,’ Caffeinated ‘Futurama,’ HBO’s ‘My Brilliant Friend,’ ‘Teacher’s Learning Curve

David Chase in 'WISE GUY David Chase and The Sopranos'

The Man Behind ‘The Sopranos,’ Michael Connelly Explores Hollywood’s Wonderland Massacre, U.S. Open Finals, ‘Universal Basic Guys’ on Fox

US Open Tennis

U.S. Men in U.S. Open Semifinal, TCM Gets Political, NFL in Brazil, Netflix’s ‘Rebel Ridge’

Patrick Mahomes #15 of the Kansas City Chiefs looks to pass against the Philadelphia Eagles during the second half in Super Bowl LVII at State Farm Stadium on February 12, 2023 in Glendale, Arizona

NFL Kickoff, Nicole Kidman in ‘The Perfect Couple,’ Kevin Hart and a ‘Fight Night’ Heist, Reliving Apollo 13

Gary Oldman as Jackson Lamb in 'Slow Horses' Season 4

‘Slow Horses’ Explosive Return, ‘MasterChef’ Heats Up, Pretty Little College ‘Lies,’ ‘Outlast’ Alaskan Adventure

Marcus Shoberg, Devin Strader, and Jenn Tran on 'The Bachelorette'

‘Bachelorette’ Finale, Meet the ‘Murder’ Building’s Westies, Hope Solo’s ‘Untold’ Story, ‘Dark Side of Reality TV’

Brian Jordan Alvarez and Sean Patton in 'English Teacher'

FX’s ‘English Teacher,’ Pigging Out with ‘Unfinished Beef’ on Netflix, Cara Delevingne Visits ‘Futurama,’ Houston’s ‘Chicano Squad’

Brian Jordan Alvarez in 'English Teacher'
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Roush Review: FX’s ‘English Teacher’ Is a Class Act

Jonathan Roumie in The Chosen

‘The Chosen’ Returns to The CW, Mayhem Aboard ‘Snowpiercer,’ College Football in Prime Time, ‘Hollywood Black’ Finale

Caleb McLaughlin as Nate and Andra Day as Ebony in 'The Deliverance'

Lee Daniels’ Spooky ‘Deliverance,’ ‘Inside the NFL’ Season Preview, ‘Serpent Queen’ Finale, ‘Fall Guy’ and More Movies Begin Streaming

Morfydd Clark as Galadriel in 'The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power' Season 2

‘Lord of the Rings,’ ‘Terminator Zero’ and ‘KAOS’ on Netflix, Remembering Gary Coleman, Paralympics Action

Photo of Toby Keith projected on stage during 'Toby Keith: American Icon' NBC special

Tribute to Toby Keith, Paralympics Opening Ceremony, Looking Back at ‘Baywatch,’ a ‘Bad Monkey’ Flashback

Steve Martin, Selena Gomez, and Martin Short in 'Only Murders in the Building' Season 4 Episode 1

Double or Nothing on ‘Only Murders,’ Remembering Blake Edwards, Adam Sandler on Netflix, the Best in Horror

'Futurama' Season 12 Episode 5 - 'One is Silicon and the Other Gold'

Chatbot Calamity on ‘Futurama,’ Bachelorette’s Final Three in Hawaii, U.S. Open Begins, New ‘Sommerdahl Murders’

Marisa Abela and Kit Harington in 'Industry' Season 3 Episode 3

Feel the Bern in ‘Industry,’ ‘Orphan Black’ Finale, Remembering Grace Kelly, the Case of the Missing Chimp

Pachinko

‘Pachinko’ Returns, John Woo Reimagines ‘The Killer,’ Pilot Error on FX, Meet the ‘Supremes’

Aasif Mandvi as Ben Shakir, Mike Colter as David Acosta and Katja Herbers as Kristen Bouchard in 'Evil' Season 4 Episode 12

The End of ‘Evil,’ ‘Reasonable Doubt’ Returns, Hanging with Orangutans, Becoming ‘Unbelievably Vegan’

A case displaying gold coins is pictured on board the ship off the coast of North Carolina in Nat Geo's 'Cursed Gold: A Shipwreck Scandal'

A ‘Cursed’ Treasure Hunt, Women Athletes Speak out, the Making of a KPOP Girl Group, ‘Monkey’s Game Changer

Pat Sajak for 'Wheel of Fortune'

Ask Matt: Pat Sajak Still Spinning, Acorn Mysteries & More

Steve 'Air' McNair memorial seen in 'Untold: The Murder of Air McNair'

More ‘Untold’ Sports Stories, Scott Peterson on Camera, Spouses ‘Divided by Design,’ ‘Ultimate Fighter’ Finale

'Homicide: Life on the Street' - Jerry Orbach, Andre Braugher, Kyle Secor, Richard Belzer, Benjamin Bratt, Jill Hennessy

‘Homicide: Life on the Street’ Now Streaming, Binge Bonanza on Netflix, Democratic National Convention in Chicago, ‘Anonymous’ Game Play

HBO's 'Chimp Crazy'

Going ‘Chimp Crazy,’ Exploring the Oceans with National Geographic, TCM Salutes Jerry Lewis, Terry McMillan Night on Lifetime

Alyssa Edwards in 'RuPaul's Drag Race Global All Stars' Season 1

A Global ‘Drag Race,’ 20 Years of Cesar Mlllan, Mark Wahlberg and Halle Berry in ‘The Union,’ Furiosa’s Origin Story

Lily Collins as Emily, Bruno Gouery as Luc, Samuel Arnold as Julien, Philippine Leroy-Beaulieu as Sylvie Grateau in episode 405 of 'Emily in Paris.'

Back to Paris with Emily, Musical Tribute to Alabama, Awkwafina Hits the ‘Jackpot,’ Summertime in ‘Bel-Air’

Vince Vaughn stars in Bad Monkey

Vince Vaughn in ‘Bad Monkey,’ Challenge All-Stars, Streaming True Crime, Expeditions on Discovery

Michael C. Hall in 'Dexter: New Blood'

Ask Matt: Dexter’s Return, Seeing ‘Ghosts,’ ‘Talent’s Buzzer & More

Vince Vaughn as Andrew Yancy in 'Bad Monkey'
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Roush Review: Going Ape Over Vince Vaughn in ‘Bad Monkey’

Howie Mandel, Heidi Klum, Sara Hughes, Kelly Cheng, Simon Cowell in 'America's Got Talent' Season 19 Episode 8

‘America’s Got Talent’ Goes Live, HGTV’s Hotel Challenge, ‘Big Brother’ Recap, Matt Rife Works the Crowd

Mandy Moore, alongside Drew and Jonathan Scott, as they demo the outdoor patio area for Mandy’s longtime friend Celina. Celina is Mandy’s MVP, she does it all for Mandy and her family, as seen on 'Celebrity IOU.'

This Is Mandy Moore with a ‘Celebrity IOU,’ ‘Great American Recipe’ Finale, Frat and Sorority Horror Stories, Honeymoon Period for ‘Solar Opposites’

Loretta Devine, Whitney Houston, Angela Bassett, Lela Rochon in Waiting to Exhale
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Roush Review: ‘Hollywood Black’ Is a Cultural History of Black Cinema From Blackface to ‘Black Panther’

Lebron James #6 of Team United States watches as Stephen Curry #4 of Team United States celebrates towards his bench while shooting free throws during a Men's basketball semifinals match between Team United States and Team Serbia on day thirteen of the Olympic Games Paris 2024 at Bercy Arena on August 08, 2024 in Paris, France.

Summer Olympics Passes the Torch, Black Film History, ‘SEAL Team’ Final Season, ‘Industry’ Back in Business

Matt Damon and Casey Affleck in 'The Instigators'

Matt Damon and Casey Affleck Are ‘Instigators,’ Breaking News at Olympics, Reflections on Maui Wildfire and Ferguson Riots

Ego Nwodim as Kimberly, Stephen Curry as himself, Adam Pally as Danny in 'Mr. Throwback'

Steph Curry on the Court and in ‘Mr. Throwback,’ ‘Evil’ Doppelgängers, ‘Umbrella Academy’ Folds, JFK and Sinatra’s Mob Ties

Brittney Griner #15 and Alyssa Thomas #14 of Team United States look on during a Women's basketball Group Phase - Group C game between the United States and Germany on day nine of the Olympic Games Paris 2024 at Stade Pierre Mauroy on August 04, 2024 in Lille, France.

Summer Olympics (Women’s Basketball Quarterfinals and More), Listening to the Animal World, New ‘Dance Moms,’ the Mystery of Amelia Earhart

Anthony Edwards #5 of Team United States shoots over Arnaldo Toro #41 of Team Puerto Rico during a Men's basketball group phase-group C game between the United States and Puerto Rico on day eight of the Olympic Games Paris 2024 at Stade Pierre Mauroy on August 03, 2024 in Lille, France.

Basketball Quarterfinals at Summer Olympics, an Historic Tennis Rivalry (Martina vs. Chris), ‘Hard Knocks’ with the Bears, Biden’s Fateful Decision

Simone Biles of Team United States practices during a Gymnastics training session in the Bercy Arena ahead of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games

Summer Olympics (Simone Biles on Balance Beam and Floor), ‘Futurama’ Spoofs ‘Squid Game,’ Ex Marks His Spot on ‘Bachelorette’

Steve Toussaint as Corlys in 'House of the Dragon' Season 2 Episode 7 - 'The Red Sowing'

Season Finales (‘House of the Dragon,’ ‘Grantchester’), a Weekend of Olympics, Elizabeth Taylor in Her Own Words

Elizabeth Taylor circa 1955
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Roush Review: Film Legend Elizabeth Taylor Tells Her Incredible Life Story

Olympics - Paris - 2024

On Track with the Olympics, Go Ape on Hulu, Sandy Cheeks to the Rescue, the Cartel-Busting Cowboy

Simone Biles of Team United States competes in the floor exercise during the Artistic Gymnastics Women's Team Final on day four of the Olympic Games Paris 2024 at Bercy Arena on July 30, 2024 in Paris, France.

Simone Biles Competes in Women’s All-Around, Father-Son Lowes in ‘Unstable,’ ‘Criminal Minds’ Finale, Embrace ‘The Change’

Bronze medalists Paul Juda, Frederick Richard, Stephen Nedoroscik, Brody Malone and Asher Hong of Team United States pose with their medals during the medal ceremony for the Artistic Gymnastics Men's Team Final on day three of the Olympic Games Paris 2024 at Bercy Arena on July 29, 2024 in Paris, France.

Summer Olympics (Men’s Gymnastics All-Around, Swimming), Climbing Everest, Jack the Ripper and More ‘Unsolved Mysteries,’ ‘Women in Blue’

Rose McIver, Caroline Aaron, John Reynolds, and Christine Ko in 'Ghosts' - 'Halloween 3: The Guest Who Wouldn’t Leave'

Ask Matt: Olympics Opening, ‘Ghosts’ on Halloween and More

Jade Carey, Simone Biles, Jordan Chiles, Hezly Rivera and Sunisa Lee try on clothes at the Team USA Welcome Experience Ahead of Paris 2024 on July 22, 2024 in Paris, France.

Summer Olympics (Women’s Gymnastics Team Final), Clash of Tennis Titans, True Crime on Streaming, Surfing on TCM

'Futurama' Season 12 Episode 1 - 'The One Amigo'

Back to the ‘Futurama,’ Summer Olympics, ESPN’s ‘American Son,’ ‘Bachelorette’ Heads to New Zealand

Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck

A Tip of the Carrot to Bugs, Olympics in Full Swing, Checking Back in to ‘Hotel Portofino,’ ‘Snowpiercer’s New Villain

Simone Biles of Team United States looks on during a Gymnastics training session in the Bercy Arena ahead of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games on July 25, 2024 in Paris, France.

Olympics Opening Ceremony, Kevin & Kenan Weigh In, Megan Thee Stallion’s ‘Playground,’ Elizabeth I and ‘Serpent Queen’

'Cirque du Soleil: Without a Net' on Prime Video

Cirque du Soleil’s Comeback, ‘Evil’s Dark and Stormy Night, Rebellion in COBRA, Netflix’s ‘Decameron’

Pete Rose in 'Charlie Hustle & the Matter of Pete Rose'

Baseball and the Pete Rose Scandal, ‘Presumed Innocent’ Finale, Wayne Brady and Family, ‘Time Bandits’

Jeremy Allen White for 'The Bear' Season 3

Ask Matt: ‘Bear’-ish on Comedy, ‘Ghosts’ Invisible to Emmys, Fall’s Staggered Premieres & More