Wicked, Downton Abbey, and the case for comfort viewing

The broomsticks are back. The trailer for "Wicked: For Good" has landed, reuniting Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo in the second act of Broadway’s glittering megahit. While some critics remain unconvinced, our hosts Benjamin Wilson and Dash Silva beg to differ. Yes, it’s glossy, yes, it’s mainstream, but is that really such a sin? Also: the Earl of Grantham returns. "Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale" readies its final curtain call with a new film on the way, promising more upstairs-downstairs intrigue and silver tray sophistication. It’s not cinema at its most daring, but is it the televisual equivalent of a roast dinner on a rainy Sunday afternoon? We say: yes, and more please. From emerald cities to English manors, this episode asks whether there’s still a place for the sweeping, the sentimental, and the unapologetically comfortable on screen.

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