Nina Metz

Nina Metz is a Chicago Tribune critic who covers TV and film. Before joining the Tribune she was a freelance writer and theater critic. She also worked as a news radio producer in Chicago and New Orleans.

Judy Sheindlin presides over a mock trial in “Justice on Trial.” (Michael Becker/Amazon)

‘Justice on Trial’ review: Judge Judy’s speeches about legal principles are out of step with the moment

July 28, 2025 at 11:20 a.m.

TV judge Judith Sheindlin recreates real court cases filled with legal dilemmas to ask: Was justice served?

Rose Ayling-Ellis as Alison Brooks in “Code of Silence.” (BritBox)

‘Code of Silence’ review: A deaf woman helps police crack a jewel heist

July 17, 2025 at 11:50 a.m.

In the BritBox series, detectives analyzing surveillance footage recruit the help of a deaf woman who can read lips.

Diego Luna as Cassian Andor in Season 2 of “Andor” on Disney+. (Des Willie/Lucasfilm Ltd./TNS)

Column: Where are the shows about regular people fighting back?

July 15, 2025 at 9:30 a.m.

Why isn't Hollywood making these stories anymore?

From left: Taron Egerton and Jurnee Smollett in “Smoke.” (Robert Falconer/Apple TV+)

‘Smoke’ review: Arsonists on the loose, but the drama flames out

June 30, 2025 at 12:36 p.m.

An arson investigator joins forces with a cop to work arson cases in the Apple TV+ crime thriller from Dennis Lehane.

Ella Maisy Purvis plays the title character Patience Evans in “Patience.” (Robert Viglasky/PBS/TNS)

‘Patience’ review: A detective show that takes autism seriously

June 17, 2025 at 2:27 p.m.

A Yorkshire police detective teams up with a young autistic woman in the records department to solve crimes.

Nina Singh, left, and Stephen Moyer in “Art Detectives.” (Acorn TV/AMC Networks/TNS)

‘Art Detectives’ review: A police procedural focused on art world crimes

June 12, 2025 at 4:40 p.m.

Stephen Moyer plays a cop in the U.K.'s Heritage Crime Unit.

Elizabeth Banks, left, Michael Harney and Jessica Biel in “The Better Sister.” (Jojo Whilden/Prime/TNS)

‘The Better Sister’ review: Estranged sisters reunite after a husband is murdered. Cue the intrigue

June 10, 2025 at 2:00 p.m.

Jessica Biel and Elizabeth Banks mix it up as two sides of the same coin.

Owen Wilson, left, and Peter Dager in “Stick.” (Justine Yeung/Apple/TNS)

‘Stick’ review: Owen Wilson scores in a comedy about golf, mentorship and picking yourself up from your lowest lows

June 6, 2025 at 3:49 p.m.

A down-on-his-luck former pro golfer spots a teenage phenom and decides to coach him to greatness.

From left: Ayo Edebiri as Sydney Adamu and Jeremy Allen White as Carmen “Carmy” Berzatto in “The Bear.” (FX)

TV for summer 2025: 15 shows coming up, including the return of ‘The Bear’

June 3, 2025 at 2:37 p.m.

A look at what's on tap in the summer months, when streaming is your best bet for new and returning series.

From left: Jessica and Boris in “Couples Therapy.” (Paramount+ with Showtime)

‘Couples Therapy’ review: Best unscripted show about working through conflict — while cameras watch — returns

May 26, 2025 at 9:30 a.m.

Dr. Orna Guralnik charges $700 a session. On the show, her fee is waived but couples must reveal private moments on camera. For most, it's worth it.

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