In ‘Saturday Night Live’ monologue, Jenna Ortega says she’s not as ‘twisted’ as her roles suggest

The 20-year-old Ortega has acted since she was a child, but found fame with Netflix's "Wednesday" last year. The 1975 was the night's musical guest. 7:34 a.m.

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Can-do attitude prevails, as ‘Shrinking’ earns a second season

Apparently, it has done well enough in the ratings — which Apple TV+ does not share publicly — to justify a return. 2:32 p.m.

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8 of the most memorable fictional TV music makers

There have been so many fictional music makers on TV over the years, you could fill the Partridge Family's bus many times over. From Mouse Rat in "Parks and Recreation" to The Archies from “The Archie Show," here are eight of the most memorable. 7:59 a.m.

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Upcoming documentary will revisit ‘Lost’

With the 20th anniversary of the show approaching, the feature-length “Getting Lost,” directed by Taylor Morden, will look back at all aspects of the series. 4:50 p.m.

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In HBO’s ‘Rain Dogs,’ desperate times and desperate measures make for a superb series

The half-hour show, about a single mom and her daughter evicted from their home, is rich in its characterizations and commanding in its self-awareness, but the journey can be harsh, especially as your hopes for the characters are so often dashed. 6:30 p.m.

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Series finales in the offing for ‘Barry,’ ‘Succession’

The end may also be near for “Ted Lasso.” 4:14 p.m.

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‘Perry Mason’ shows some improvement in season 2

It’s an easier viewing experience, still slow and shadowy but nonetheless more straightforward. And our leads — Perry (Matthew Rhys), Della Street (Juliet Rylance), and Paul Drake (Chris Chalk) — have become more dimensional. 2:29 p.m.