Thank the Algorithm for Mrs. Davis

The latest in pop-culture news, recaps, and reviews, plus close reads, profiles, interviews, and more from Vulture.com. [Brand Logo]( tv review [Thank the Algorithm for Mrs. Davis]( Tara Hernandez and Damon Lindelof’s new Peacock series is wild, occasionally confusing, and so, so worth it. Photo: Sophie Kohler/Peacock In the final scene of the fourth episode of [Mrs. Davis](, Simone, a nun in search of the Holy Grail played by Betty Gilpin, views a top-secret videotape. We watch Simone as she watches the TV screen in front of her and suddenly screams, “What the f—?” The credits roll before we hear the expletive in its entirety, but we know exactly what she says. That’s also how it feels to watch Mrs. Davis, [the religious odyssey/thriller/comedy/drama/sci-fi epic]( co-created by showrunner Tara Hernandez (The Big Bang Theory, Young Sheldon) and Damon Lindelof, known for his work on Lost, The Leftoversand Watchmen. I mean that as the highest possible compliment. [read more]( [Exclusive Anniversary Offer:]( Get a limited-edition tote plus save up to 60% on unlimited access to Vulture and everything New York. The Latest TV Recaps • Vanderpump Rules: [Oliver’s Twist]( • Snowfall: [Prometheus]( • Star Trek: Picard: [Captain’s Log, Final Entry]( • Mrs. Davis: [Master of Nun (Episodes 1 and 2)](, [The Body of Christ, Amen (Episodes 3 and 4)]( [Learn more about RevenueStripe...]( Stories We Think You’ll Like [The Impersonality of Ari Aster’s Most Personal Film The Hereditary director, never a horror guy, has left the genre behind for Beau Is Afraid — so why does his new film feel less open?]( [The Great War to Welcome Taylor Swift to Town “We don’t like to back down from a challenge.”]( [American Auto Ruins Everyone Equally That’s a compliment!]( [Alec {NAME} Is Resuming Filming Rust in Montana Without the use of working weapons.]( By Zoe Guy [Shawn Mendes and Camila Cabello Still Collaborating After Coachella Maybe that kiss wasn’t “a one-off” after all.]( By Justin Curto [RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars Season Eight Is in Its Cast-Reveal Era America, it’s time to stop hiding in the closet — again!]( By Jason P. Frank [Learn more about RevenueStripe...]( [Today’s Crossword]( 10-Across, Six Letters: Romeo and Juliet setting. Photo-Illustration: Vulture; Photos: Getty [Vulture Recommends]( We consume it all so you don’t have to. The South Korean idol group BTS is one of the biggest musical sensations in history. They’re constantly breaking records and they have one of the most dedicated fan bases in the world known as Army. But back in 2022, they decided to take a break from group activities and start releasing solo material because of their obligations to each fulfill mandatory military service in South Korea, precluding them from working together at the same time. This moment, originally presented as a hiatus, has evolved into a whole new musical chapter for the group, with a seemingly endless array of new solo releases. In this episode, [Switched On Pop listens back to one track]( from each solo effort so far to introduce the casual listener to what is happening in this new era of BTS. [Read more from Vulture]( A newsletter of TV and movie recommendations. [Sign up]( to get it every week. [Get the Newsletter]( [logo]( [facebook logo]( [instagram logo]( [twitter logo]( [unsubscribe](link.nymag.com/manage/588/optout-vulture?email={EMAIL}&hash=39357a76f6d08b16239fd2ffa65e9c6f¶m=vulture-daily) | [privacy notice]( | [update preferences]( This email was sent to {EMAIL}. Was this email forwarded to you? [Sign up now]( to get this newsletter in your inbox. [View this email in your browser.]( You received this email because you have a subscription to New York. Reach the right online audience with us For advertising information on email newsletters, please contact AdOps@nymag.com Vox Media, LLC 1201 Connecticut Ave. NW, 12th Floor Washington, DC 20036 Copyright © 2023, All rights reserved