Natasha Rothwell on checking into 'The White Lotus' Thailand: 'It felt like home' In the new season of The White Lotus, Rothwell reprises her role of spa manager Belinda, a woman "on the precipice of change" as she straddles the line between guest and staffer. Tonya Mosley
First new daytime soap on major network in 25 years to focus on wealthy Black family There hasn't been a new daytime soap opera on a major broadcast TV network in 25 years — until today. "Beyond the Gates" debuts on CBS, focusing on a Black family living in a wealthy D.C. suburb. Eric Deggans
Robert De Niro stars as a former president confronting a cyber attack in 'Zero Day' In Netflix's six-part political thriller, a crippling attack on American communications and infrastructure leads to abuse of power, political overreach and questionable decisions. David Bianculli
Don't call him a sociopath: Here's how Andrew Scott humanizes 'Ripley' Scott (aka the "hot priest" from Fleabag) is nominated for a SAG Award for his portrayal of a con man in the Netflix adaptation of The Talented Mr. Ripley. Originally broadcast April, 8, 2024. Terry Gross
Veteran performers shine in 'Planet Earth: Asia' and 'Star Trek: Section 31' From grand and elusive creatures to small and bizarre ones, David Attenborough's BBC docuseries offers wonders in every frame. Michelle Yoeh plays an evil emperor in a new Star Trek made-for-TV movie. David Bianculli
The SNL 50th anniversary special: What worked and what didn't The "Saturday Night Live" 50th anniversary prime-time special was full of sketches and nostalgia, and stretched over more than three hours. NPR TV critic Eric Deggans breaks it down. Eric Deggans
After China, 'micro dramas' are gaining popularity in the US "Micro dramas" became a billion-dollar industry in China during the pandemic. Now, they are becoming popular in the U.S., too. Sherisse Pham
'Fresh Air' celebrates 50 years of 'SNL' with interviews from the archives Dan Aykroyd shares the inspiration for the Blues Brothers. Writer Alan Zweibel remembers working with Gilda Radner. Al Franken recalls a sketch that got pulled. Jon Lovitz talks about master thespian. Terry Gross
4 decisions that turned SNL into a cultural juggernaut — and 3 mistakes Critic Eric Deggans explains how Saturday Night Live became the long-lived force it is. Eric Deggans
'Yellowjackets' returns for its third season on Friday "Yellowjackets" returns for a third season on Friday. The show follows a girls' high school soccer team stranded in the Canadian wilderness — and their horrifying descent. Leila Fadel