Margaret Lyons

1 week ago | nytimes.com | Margaret Lyons

Season 2 of the documentary series “America’s Sweethearts: Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders,” on Netflix, is a bit less rah-rah than Season 1 — still full of tears, high kicks and sisterhood but also more attuned to the pain of it all, the sorrow and struggle of cobbling together one’s self-worth. One of this season’s leads is Jada, a five-year veteran of the team and among its best dancers and most thoughtful leaders.

1 week ago | nytimes.com | Margaret Lyons

The Danish dramedy “Chaos” (in Danish, with subtitles), on Viaplay, centers on a morning show in crisis. “Denmark Awakes” is chugging along, not particularly vibrant or hugely popular but a fixture nonetheless. Then a new boss rolls in and announces that the show is about to be canceled, and suddenly the status quo is no longer an option. That is especially true for Lise (Katrine Greis-Rosenthal), who anchors the show with her husband, Martin (Hadi Ka-Koush).

1 week ago | messaging-custom-newsletters.nytimes.com | Margaret Lyons |James Poniewozik |Kyle Buchanan |Sam Roberts

For subscribersJune 16, 2025A morning show dramedy with verveFrom left, Jacob Lohmann, Hadi Ka-Koush and Katrine Greis-Rosenthal in a scene from “Chaos.” ViaplayDear Watchers,The Danish dramedy “Chaos” (in Danish, with subtitles), on Viaplay, centers on a morning show in crisis. “Denmark Awakes” is chugging along, not particularly vibrant or hugely popular but a fixture nonetheless.

2 weeks ago | nytimes.com | Margaret Lyons

"Taskmaster" has long been one of my favorite shows, and among my favorite things about it is that there are no bad seasons. In each outing, five performers, mostly comedians, compete in a series of kooky challenges, then regroup in front of a studio audience to see how they've done. In addition to being silly and enchanting, "Taskmaster" is breathtakingly novel: I'm amazed by its capacity to remain unpredictable to both its viewers and its participants.

2 weeks ago | bostonglobe.com | Margaret Lyons

One of TV’s most reliable food groups is the light mystery set in a sumptuous locale populated by eccentric townspeople. The Italian series “Màkari” (in Italian, with subtitles) is a hearty serving, with plenty of Sicilian vistas and pastas to go around. Season 1 is available on Amazon, MHz Choice and the Roku Channel; Season 2 and the recently released Season 3 are on only MHz Choice.