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We once again invited TCA members to select their favorite piece of writing from the past 12 months.
The entries listed represent a wide swath of journalism and criticism, and spotlight an impressive range of TV — from long-running series to the latest releases.👇 www.tvcritics.org/tca-2025-end...
The entries listed represent a wide swath of journalism and criticism, and spotlight an impressive range of TV — from long-running series to the latest releases.👇 www.tvcritics.org/tca-2025-end...
TCA EOY Spotlight | @rondaracha.bsky.social
"I had many great conversations with many amazing people, especially for #TheGildedAge S3 (my best show of the year), but I think Denée Benton's Peggy will go down as a trailblazing TV character.... I am excited about what she believes can happen in S4."
"I had many great conversations with many amazing people, especially for #TheGildedAge S3 (my best show of the year), but I think Denée Benton's Peggy will go down as a trailblazing TV character.... I am excited about what she believes can happen in S4."
December 31, 2025 at 7:32 PM
TCA EOY Spotlight | @rondaracha.bsky.social
"I had many great conversations with many amazing people, especially for #TheGildedAge S3 (my best show of the year), but I think Denée Benton's Peggy will go down as a trailblazing TV character.... I am excited about what she believes can happen in S4."
"I had many great conversations with many amazing people, especially for #TheGildedAge S3 (my best show of the year), but I think Denée Benton's Peggy will go down as a trailblazing TV character.... I am excited about what she believes can happen in S4."
TCA EOY Spotlight | @aaronpruner.bsky.social
" #CommonSideEffects came out of nowhere for me and became an instant obsession. I was allowed to write a piece that isn't really a review, but more so a viewer recommendation-type thing.The show is probably one of the best sci-fi shows of the year."
" #CommonSideEffects came out of nowhere for me and became an instant obsession. I was allowed to write a piece that isn't really a review, but more so a viewer recommendation-type thing.The show is probably one of the best sci-fi shows of the year."
December 31, 2025 at 5:07 PM
TCA EOY Spotlight | @aaronpruner.bsky.social
" #CommonSideEffects came out of nowhere for me and became an instant obsession. I was allowed to write a piece that isn't really a review, but more so a viewer recommendation-type thing.The show is probably one of the best sci-fi shows of the year."
" #CommonSideEffects came out of nowhere for me and became an instant obsession. I was allowed to write a piece that isn't really a review, but more so a viewer recommendation-type thing.The show is probably one of the best sci-fi shows of the year."
TCA EOY Spotlight | Erin Qualey @miffedcupcake.bsky.social
"I adore Kaitlin Olson more than anything; I truly think she's a modern Lucille Ball. Even though she's not in every episode of #Hacks, her performance as DJ Vance makes a lasting impact on the overall narrative of the show."
"I adore Kaitlin Olson more than anything; I truly think she's a modern Lucille Ball. Even though she's not in every episode of #Hacks, her performance as DJ Vance makes a lasting impact on the overall narrative of the show."
December 31, 2025 at 5:01 PM
TCA EOY Spotlight | Erin Qualey @miffedcupcake.bsky.social
"I adore Kaitlin Olson more than anything; I truly think she's a modern Lucille Ball. Even though she's not in every episode of #Hacks, her performance as DJ Vance makes a lasting impact on the overall narrative of the show."
"I adore Kaitlin Olson more than anything; I truly think she's a modern Lucille Ball. Even though she's not in every episode of #Hacks, her performance as DJ Vance makes a lasting impact on the overall narrative of the show."
TCA EOY Spotlight | @mattmitovich.bsky.social
"Jay Harrington and I had bonded during previous chats (as
@syracuseu.bsky.social alumni), so when cancelled SWAT's EXILES spinoff materialized out of nowhere, he was happy to hop on the phone and be VERY candid about how that announcement went down."
"Jay Harrington and I had bonded during previous chats (as
@syracuseu.bsky.social alumni), so when cancelled SWAT's EXILES spinoff materialized out of nowhere, he was happy to hop on the phone and be VERY candid about how that announcement went down."
December 31, 2025 at 3:31 PM
TCA EOY Spotlight | @mattmitovich.bsky.social
"Jay Harrington and I had bonded during previous chats (as
@syracuseu.bsky.social alumni), so when cancelled SWAT's EXILES spinoff materialized out of nowhere, he was happy to hop on the phone and be VERY candid about how that announcement went down."
"Jay Harrington and I had bonded during previous chats (as
@syracuseu.bsky.social alumni), so when cancelled SWAT's EXILES spinoff materialized out of nowhere, he was happy to hop on the phone and be VERY candid about how that announcement went down."
TCA EOY Spotlight | Philiana Ng
"What was originally an inside-the-book print feature unexpectedly turned into a cover story. It was a treat getting the opportunity to spotlight the talented #UzoAduba, who was celebrating her sixth career Emmy nomination for Netflix's 'The Residence.'"
"What was originally an inside-the-book print feature unexpectedly turned into a cover story. It was a treat getting the opportunity to spotlight the talented #UzoAduba, who was celebrating her sixth career Emmy nomination for Netflix's 'The Residence.'"
December 31, 2025 at 1:13 PM
TCA EOY Spotlight | Philiana Ng
"What was originally an inside-the-book print feature unexpectedly turned into a cover story. It was a treat getting the opportunity to spotlight the talented #UzoAduba, who was celebrating her sixth career Emmy nomination for Netflix's 'The Residence.'"
"What was originally an inside-the-book print feature unexpectedly turned into a cover story. It was a treat getting the opportunity to spotlight the talented #UzoAduba, who was celebrating her sixth career Emmy nomination for Netflix's 'The Residence.'"
TCA EOY Spotlight | Meg Mimura
"I had to pay tribute to Prime Video's longest-running and most popular franchise to date. Shame on you, Amazon, for throwing away your flagship series and golden boy so unceremoniously! #Bosch diehard fans deserve better."
"I had to pay tribute to Prime Video's longest-running and most popular franchise to date. Shame on you, Amazon, for throwing away your flagship series and golden boy so unceremoniously! #Bosch diehard fans deserve better."
December 31, 2025 at 1:05 PM
TCA EOY Spotlight | Meg Mimura
"I had to pay tribute to Prime Video's longest-running and most popular franchise to date. Shame on you, Amazon, for throwing away your flagship series and golden boy so unceremoniously! #Bosch diehard fans deserve better."
"I had to pay tribute to Prime Video's longest-running and most popular franchise to date. Shame on you, Amazon, for throwing away your flagship series and golden boy so unceremoniously! #Bosch diehard fans deserve better."
TCA EOY Spotlight | @lizshannonmiller.com
"My original hope was to speak with talent on L&O and related shows, but I instead ended up having fantastic conversations with academics about what they've learned from studying the ways and reasons we consume these series."
"My original hope was to speak with talent on L&O and related shows, but I instead ended up having fantastic conversations with academics about what they've learned from studying the ways and reasons we consume these series."
December 31, 2025 at 2:53 AM
TCA EOY Spotlight | @lizshannonmiller.com
"My original hope was to speak with talent on L&O and related shows, but I instead ended up having fantastic conversations with academics about what they've learned from studying the ways and reasons we consume these series."
"My original hope was to speak with talent on L&O and related shows, but I instead ended up having fantastic conversations with academics about what they've learned from studying the ways and reasons we consume these series."
TCA EOY Spotlight | Julio Martinez
"I was emotionally moved by Diane Keaton's passing."
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"I was emotionally moved by Diane Keaton's passing."
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December 31, 2025 at 2:50 AM
TCA EOY Spotlight | Julio Martinez
"I was emotionally moved by Diane Keaton's passing."
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"I was emotionally moved by Diane Keaton's passing."
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TCA EOY Spotlight | @timclodfelter.bsky.social
"I've followed the Pate Brothers, siblings born in my hometown, through a career that has spanned sea monsters, teen dramas, space operas, Charles Manson, a show about undead cops... and now #TheRunarounds, about a coastal town rock band on the rise."
"I've followed the Pate Brothers, siblings born in my hometown, through a career that has spanned sea monsters, teen dramas, space operas, Charles Manson, a show about undead cops... and now #TheRunarounds, about a coastal town rock band on the rise."
December 30, 2025 at 8:13 PM
TCA EOY Spotlight | @timclodfelter.bsky.social
"I've followed the Pate Brothers, siblings born in my hometown, through a career that has spanned sea monsters, teen dramas, space operas, Charles Manson, a show about undead cops... and now #TheRunarounds, about a coastal town rock band on the rise."
"I've followed the Pate Brothers, siblings born in my hometown, through a career that has spanned sea monsters, teen dramas, space operas, Charles Manson, a show about undead cops... and now #TheRunarounds, about a coastal town rock band on the rise."
TCA EOY Spotlight | Lissete Lanuza Sáenz
"In an uneven S2, #TheLastOfUs still managed to get one important thing right: the moment everyone was dreading. And even though the world we live in is very different, the message about grief and making the most of the time you have still hits very hard."
"In an uneven S2, #TheLastOfUs still managed to get one important thing right: the moment everyone was dreading. And even though the world we live in is very different, the message about grief and making the most of the time you have still hits very hard."
December 30, 2025 at 5:37 PM
TCA EOY Spotlight | Lissete Lanuza Sáenz
"In an uneven S2, #TheLastOfUs still managed to get one important thing right: the moment everyone was dreading. And even though the world we live in is very different, the message about grief and making the most of the time you have still hits very hard."
"In an uneven S2, #TheLastOfUs still managed to get one important thing right: the moment everyone was dreading. And even though the world we live in is very different, the message about grief and making the most of the time you have still hits very hard."
TCA EOY Spotlight | @thehuve.bsky.social
"When I opened hailing frequencies with the #StrangeNewWorlds showrunners in person, they reflected on Season 5 and offered glimpses of the future, including tidbits that'd leave old-school Trek fans as giddy as a Tribble in a bin full of Quadrotriticale."
"When I opened hailing frequencies with the #StrangeNewWorlds showrunners in person, they reflected on Season 5 and offered glimpses of the future, including tidbits that'd leave old-school Trek fans as giddy as a Tribble in a bin full of Quadrotriticale."
December 30, 2025 at 1:09 PM
TCA EOY Spotlight | @thehuve.bsky.social
"When I opened hailing frequencies with the #StrangeNewWorlds showrunners in person, they reflected on Season 5 and offered glimpses of the future, including tidbits that'd leave old-school Trek fans as giddy as a Tribble in a bin full of Quadrotriticale."
"When I opened hailing frequencies with the #StrangeNewWorlds showrunners in person, they reflected on Season 5 and offered glimpses of the future, including tidbits that'd leave old-school Trek fans as giddy as a Tribble in a bin full of Quadrotriticale."
TCA EOY Spotlight | Johanna Schneller
"I love this series, #DyingForSex, unreservedly -- and it was a pleasure to write about it just as unreservedly."
"I love this series, #DyingForSex, unreservedly -- and it was a pleasure to write about it just as unreservedly."
December 30, 2025 at 1:44 AM
TCA EOY Spotlight | Johanna Schneller
"I love this series, #DyingForSex, unreservedly -- and it was a pleasure to write about it just as unreservedly."
"I love this series, #DyingForSex, unreservedly -- and it was a pleasure to write about it just as unreservedly."
TCA EOY Spotlight | @paulettecohn.bsky.social
"In a year where I covered so much reality TV, it was refreshing to dive into this conversation with Tom Ellis about several of his acting projects, working with his wife, and being a 'girl dad.'"
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"In a year where I covered so much reality TV, it was refreshing to dive into this conversation with Tom Ellis about several of his acting projects, working with his wife, and being a 'girl dad.'"
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December 29, 2025 at 10:57 PM
TCA EOY Spotlight | @paulettecohn.bsky.social
"In a year where I covered so much reality TV, it was refreshing to dive into this conversation with Tom Ellis about several of his acting projects, working with his wife, and being a 'girl dad.'"
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"In a year where I covered so much reality TV, it was refreshing to dive into this conversation with Tom Ellis about several of his acting projects, working with his wife, and being a 'girl dad.'"
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TCA EOY Spotlight | Liam Mathews
"Diane Farr, who plays a firefighter on #FireCountry, shared her story with me basically while it was happening -- and it was an urgent and moving interview."
"Diane Farr, who plays a firefighter on #FireCountry, shared her story with me basically while it was happening -- and it was an urgent and moving interview."
December 29, 2025 at 5:27 PM
TCA EOY Spotlight | Liam Mathews
"Diane Farr, who plays a firefighter on #FireCountry, shared her story with me basically while it was happening -- and it was an urgent and moving interview."
"Diane Farr, who plays a firefighter on #FireCountry, shared her story with me basically while it was happening -- and it was an urgent and moving interview."
TCA EOY Spotlight | @terryterrones.bsky.social
"I’ve interviewed #Survivor host/showrunner Jeff Probst several times over the years but this was my first time for The Hollywood Reporter. It makes this one special."
"I’ve interviewed #Survivor host/showrunner Jeff Probst several times over the years but this was my first time for The Hollywood Reporter. It makes this one special."
December 29, 2025 at 3:04 PM
TCA EOY Spotlight | @terryterrones.bsky.social
"I’ve interviewed #Survivor host/showrunner Jeff Probst several times over the years but this was my first time for The Hollywood Reporter. It makes this one special."
"I’ve interviewed #Survivor host/showrunner Jeff Probst several times over the years but this was my first time for The Hollywood Reporter. It makes this one special."
TCA EOY Spotlight | Quinci LeGardye @quinciwho.bsky.social
"I was honored to begin the year by profiling Keyla Monterroso Mejia as she was entering the biggest year of her career so far."
"I was honored to begin the year by profiling Keyla Monterroso Mejia as she was entering the biggest year of her career so far."
December 29, 2025 at 1:13 PM
TCA EOY Spotlight | Quinci LeGardye @quinciwho.bsky.social
"I was honored to begin the year by profiling Keyla Monterroso Mejia as she was entering the biggest year of her career so far."
"I was honored to begin the year by profiling Keyla Monterroso Mejia as she was entering the biggest year of her career so far."
TCA EOY Spotlight | Luaine Lee
"Jeff Bridges, Sam Heughan, Shanola Hampton, Scott Foley and other famous celebrities reminiscing about their dads for Fathers Day. What could be better?"
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"Jeff Bridges, Sam Heughan, Shanola Hampton, Scott Foley and other famous celebrities reminiscing about their dads for Fathers Day. What could be better?"
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December 29, 2025 at 1:09 PM
TCA EOY Spotlight | Luaine Lee
"Jeff Bridges, Sam Heughan, Shanola Hampton, Scott Foley and other famous celebrities reminiscing about their dads for Fathers Day. What could be better?"
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"Jeff Bridges, Sam Heughan, Shanola Hampton, Scott Foley and other famous celebrities reminiscing about their dads for Fathers Day. What could be better?"
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TCA EOY Spotlight | @amyamatangelo.bsky.social
"I loved getting to do a deep dive with Audra McDonald and Denee Benton about what made their characters' arcs on the third season of #TheGildedAge so special. Plus the photos accompanying this feature are fantastic!"
"I loved getting to do a deep dive with Audra McDonald and Denee Benton about what made their characters' arcs on the third season of #TheGildedAge so special. Plus the photos accompanying this feature are fantastic!"
December 29, 2025 at 3:56 AM
TCA EOY Spotlight | @amyamatangelo.bsky.social
"I loved getting to do a deep dive with Audra McDonald and Denee Benton about what made their characters' arcs on the third season of #TheGildedAge so special. Plus the photos accompanying this feature are fantastic!"
"I loved getting to do a deep dive with Audra McDonald and Denee Benton about what made their characters' arcs on the third season of #TheGildedAge so special. Plus the photos accompanying this feature are fantastic!"
TCA EOY Spotlight | @meredithjacobs.bsky.social
"I loved doing a deep dive into Robby's Season 1 arc, Noah Wyle's Emmy nominations (for both #ThePitt and ER), and Season 2 teases with him in a video interview. It's so clear how much the show and character mean to him, and how well he knows them."
"I loved doing a deep dive into Robby's Season 1 arc, Noah Wyle's Emmy nominations (for both #ThePitt and ER), and Season 2 teases with him in a video interview. It's so clear how much the show and character mean to him, and how well he knows them."
December 28, 2025 at 11:15 PM
TCA EOY Spotlight | @meredithjacobs.bsky.social
"I loved doing a deep dive into Robby's Season 1 arc, Noah Wyle's Emmy nominations (for both #ThePitt and ER), and Season 2 teases with him in a video interview. It's so clear how much the show and character mean to him, and how well he knows them."
"I loved doing a deep dive into Robby's Season 1 arc, Noah Wyle's Emmy nominations (for both #ThePitt and ER), and Season 2 teases with him in a video interview. It's so clear how much the show and character mean to him, and how well he knows them."
TCA EOY Spotlight | @westlifebunny.bsky.social
"Sitting with Charlie Cox and getting past the #Daredevil mask pulled me back to my early journalism roots and reflects the kind of TV coverage I care about most: human-first, culture-minded, and focused on the person helping shape stories we love."
"Sitting with Charlie Cox and getting past the #Daredevil mask pulled me back to my early journalism roots and reflects the kind of TV coverage I care about most: human-first, culture-minded, and focused on the person helping shape stories we love."
December 28, 2025 at 11:07 PM
TCA EOY Spotlight | @westlifebunny.bsky.social
"Sitting with Charlie Cox and getting past the #Daredevil mask pulled me back to my early journalism roots and reflects the kind of TV coverage I care about most: human-first, culture-minded, and focused on the person helping shape stories we love."
"Sitting with Charlie Cox and getting past the #Daredevil mask pulled me back to my early journalism roots and reflects the kind of TV coverage I care about most: human-first, culture-minded, and focused on the person helping shape stories we love."
TCA EOY Spotlight | Abe Friedtanzer
"Second seasons are often ignored but this is one that deserves to be celebrated. A spin-off shouldn't be as good as the original, but this show makes a great case for why #GenV is!"
"Second seasons are often ignored but this is one that deserves to be celebrated. A spin-off shouldn't be as good as the original, but this show makes a great case for why #GenV is!"
December 28, 2025 at 4:38 PM
TCA EOY Spotlight | Abe Friedtanzer
"Second seasons are often ignored but this is one that deserves to be celebrated. A spin-off shouldn't be as good as the original, but this show makes a great case for why #GenV is!"
"Second seasons are often ignored but this is one that deserves to be celebrated. A spin-off shouldn't be as good as the original, but this show makes a great case for why #GenV is!"
TCA EOY Spotlight | @ericfrancisco24.bsky.social
"As a Star Wars fan with some knowledge of French from high school, my ears perked when I heard the Ghorman language. Lucasfilm enthusiastically pointed me to dialect coach Marina Tyndall, and I learned how #Andor invented a language from scratch."
"As a Star Wars fan with some knowledge of French from high school, my ears perked when I heard the Ghorman language. Lucasfilm enthusiastically pointed me to dialect coach Marina Tyndall, and I learned how #Andor invented a language from scratch."
December 28, 2025 at 12:51 PM
TCA EOY Spotlight | @ericfrancisco24.bsky.social
"As a Star Wars fan with some knowledge of French from high school, my ears perked when I heard the Ghorman language. Lucasfilm enthusiastically pointed me to dialect coach Marina Tyndall, and I learned how #Andor invented a language from scratch."
"As a Star Wars fan with some knowledge of French from high school, my ears perked when I heard the Ghorman language. Lucasfilm enthusiastically pointed me to dialect coach Marina Tyndall, and I learned how #Andor invented a language from scratch."
TCA EOY Spotlight | @jimhalterman.bsky.social
"I love a good plot twist, especially those you don't see coming. So talking to those involved in bringing five delicious shockers to TV was a thrill to do."
"I love a good plot twist, especially those you don't see coming. So talking to those involved in bringing five delicious shockers to TV was a thrill to do."
December 27, 2025 at 10:47 PM
TCA EOY Spotlight | @jimhalterman.bsky.social
"I love a good plot twist, especially those you don't see coming. So talking to those involved in bringing five delicious shockers to TV was a thrill to do."
"I love a good plot twist, especially those you don't see coming. So talking to those involved in bringing five delicious shockers to TV was a thrill to do."
TCA EOY Spotlight | @kaytiburt.bsky.social
"For this piece about Netflix docu-series 'Pop Star Academy: Katseye,' I spoke to director Nadia Hallgren about what it was like to get to know and follow the teen girls competing to be in one of the biggest musical acts of the year."
"For this piece about Netflix docu-series 'Pop Star Academy: Katseye,' I spoke to director Nadia Hallgren about what it was like to get to know and follow the teen girls competing to be in one of the biggest musical acts of the year."
December 27, 2025 at 6:56 PM
TCA EOY Spotlight | @kaytiburt.bsky.social
"For this piece about Netflix docu-series 'Pop Star Academy: Katseye,' I spoke to director Nadia Hallgren about what it was like to get to know and follow the teen girls competing to be in one of the biggest musical acts of the year."
"For this piece about Netflix docu-series 'Pop Star Academy: Katseye,' I spoke to director Nadia Hallgren about what it was like to get to know and follow the teen girls competing to be in one of the biggest musical acts of the year."
TCA EOY Spotlight | @william-goodman.com
" #Lazarus, the new Adult Swim anime from Cowboy Bebop creator Shinichirō Watanabe, arrived with fight choreography from John Wick creator Chad Stahelski, making it a special event. This piece is all about how that collaboration came to be."
" #Lazarus, the new Adult Swim anime from Cowboy Bebop creator Shinichirō Watanabe, arrived with fight choreography from John Wick creator Chad Stahelski, making it a special event. This piece is all about how that collaboration came to be."
December 27, 2025 at 2:18 PM
TCA EOY Spotlight | @william-goodman.com
" #Lazarus, the new Adult Swim anime from Cowboy Bebop creator Shinichirō Watanabe, arrived with fight choreography from John Wick creator Chad Stahelski, making it a special event. This piece is all about how that collaboration came to be."
" #Lazarus, the new Adult Swim anime from Cowboy Bebop creator Shinichirō Watanabe, arrived with fight choreography from John Wick creator Chad Stahelski, making it a special event. This piece is all about how that collaboration came to be."