The best Television newsletters

Nick Hornby's personal essays cover music, books, football, TV and film, written with wry self-deprecation and close attention to memory and teaching. The excerpts show a clear, witty voice that connects his own experiences to broader cultural observations.

Hunter Harris writes twice-weekly takes on movies, TV and celebrity culture, mixing film festival reactions, pop culture news and reader or friend roundups. Readers get a witty, personal point of view on the entertainment news cycle and her cultural obsessions.

Three writers, Margaret, Sophie and Karen, share weekly cultural recommendations and commentary, with close readings of music videos, TV recaps such as Sterling Point, and personal essays on fashion and everyday life. The tone is witty and warm, with a clear point of view and frequent attention to craft.

Media War & Peace is a media-industry commentary newsletter by a media analyst who tracks streaming, creators, and corporate media consolidation. Readers get pointed opinions on Netflix's strategy shifts, interactive media maps, and conference-driven insights on the consumer-centric future of television.

A Lithuanian-language Substack by journalist Andrius Tapinas mixing commentary, podcasts, live videos, and personal projects such as a longevity series and a tournament ranking the best TV series of all time. Readers get his personal takes on current events, culture and health experimentation, with some audio content behind a paywall.

Writer J. Michael Straczynski shares essays, fiction and behind-the-scenes material from his career, including Babylon 5 script uploads and a revised novelette. The most recent issue announces he is closing paid subscriptions and directing readers to his Patreon.

A Portuguese-language newsletter from a Hollywood-based writer covering films, series, interviews and industry news, including the Skydance-Paramount merger and Elizabeth Holmes biopic. Each issue mixes first-hand anecdotes with opinionated analysis of the entertainment business.

TheMovieBox is a news-style newsletter that rounds up upcoming movie and TV releases, trailers, and first-look previews, with weekly lists of theatrical, streaming, VOD and TV premieres. Each issue pairs short write-ups of new trailers with release dates and platforms so readers can plan what to watch.

This newsletter mixes sponsored product promotions for film and video production gear with occasional interviews with film and TV creatives such as editors. Readers get gear announcements, event invitations, and behind-the-scenes conversations about how productions are made.