Pop-culture writer Maureen Ryan shares personal essays on television, covering characters, TV history, and her Battlestar Galactica book in progress. The newsletter offers reflective, reported criticism and recovered past work from a long-time TV critic.

A comedian and TV host shares personal essays on pop culture, race and politics alongside posts promoting his interview podcast. Readers get commentary on current entertainment news and background on his podcast guests, written in a personal, humorous voice.

Episodes is a paid longform pop culture newsletter by Emily St. James, with essays on TV, film and the moments that define culture. Free issues mostly preview paywalled essays and promote subscriptions, while excerpts show sharp, personal critical writing on specific episodes and shows.

A long-running personal commentary newsletter by Danielle Belton covering Black politics, media, and wealth inequality with a sharp, irreverent voice. Readers get opinionated takes on race, culture and industry news, plus personal anecdotes and calls to participate in its profile series.