Emily Nussbaum Champions Cult TV Show 'Slings & Arrows' in Critics at Large Podcast
In the final segment of the summer Critics at Large interview series, Alexandra Schwartz engages with Emily Nussbaum, former television critic for The New Yorker. They explore Nussbaum's admiration for the Canadian series 'Slings & Arrows', which aired from 2003 to 2006, highlighting its depiction of a fictional Shakespearean theatre festival's quirky characters and financial hurdles. Praised for her article 'I Hate Top Ten Lists', Nussbaum emphasizes the show's unique blend of humor and drama. Now the magazine's theatre critic, she aims to alter perceptions about television greatness, suggesting that popularity often overshadows quality. Recommended series include '30 Rock' and 'Succession'.
Key facts
- Emily Nussbaum names 'Slings & Arrows' as her favorite series of all time.
- The show is a little-known Canadian production from the early 2000s.
- It dramatizes a fictional Shakespearean theatre festival.
- Nussbaum previously wrote a piece titled 'I Hate Top Ten Lists'.
- The show pioneered a balance of comedy and drama that became a hallmark of prestige TV.
- David Simon, creator of 'The Wire', praises the show.
- Nussbaum is now The New Yorker's theatre critic.
- The episode is part of the Critics at Large interview series, hosted by Alexandra Schwartz.
Entities
Artists
- Emily Nussbaum
- Alexandra Schwartz
- David Simon
- William Shakespeare
Institutions
- The New Yorker
- Critics at Large
Locations
- Canada