Alison Herman

Alison Herman is a television critic known for her work at The Ringer and Variety. She joined Variety in April 2023 as their new TV critic, where she covers television and popular culture with deep knowledge and insightful commentary. Prior to joining Variety, Herman was a staff writer at The Ringer from 2016 to 2023, where she wrote columns on new shows, profiled performers such as John Mulaney and reported the definitive piece on the aesthetics of Succession. At Variety, she has reviewed notable series like Beef, Tiny Beautiful Things, Rennervations and the final season of Barry. Her criticism aims to help readers navigate the entertainment landscape and sort through the noise.

Biography:  https://variety.com/2023/tv/news/alison-herman-joins-variety-tv-critic-1235585487/#!

87%

The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermines the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
Analysis.OverallConflictOfInterestScore * 0.3F + Analysis.OverallBiasScore * 0.3F + Analysis.DeceptivenessScore * 0.3F + Analysis.ReadabilityScore * 0.1F

A score that takes into consideration the content for flow, interruptions with ads, and overt search engine optimization techniques that makes the content hard to understand

The Daily's Verdict

This author has a mixed reputation for journalistic standards. It is advisable to fact-check, scrutinize for bias, and check for conflicts of interest before relying on the author's reporting.

Bias

88%

Examples:

  • At times, the absence of a uniting goal allows Storer and co-showrunner Joanna Calo to continue adding texture to the monotony of restaurant life...
  • Yet maintenance and longevity are less compelling incentives than crossing the finish line of construction.

Conflicts of Interest

100%

Examples:

No current examples available.

Contradictions

75%

Examples:

  • Aemond killed Rhaenys with his dragon Vhagar.
  • Princess Rhaenys Targaryen died.

Deceptions

75%

Examples:

  • At times, the absence of a uniting goal allows Storer and co-showrunner Joanna Calo to continue adding texture to the monotony of restaurant life.
  • But not all detours this season are as effective, and without a fixed destination, the main narrative itself can get bogged down with repetition and stunt casting before the season ends with most storylines unresolved.
  • The first to air after the series swept the comedy categories at this year’s Emmys, cementing its growth from breakout hit to incumbent juggernaut

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