Maira Garcia is the television editor for the Los Angeles Times. Previously, she was an editor on the culture desk at the New York Times, where she focused on awards shows and breaking news coverage, and led the department’s audience strategy. A native of Texas, she graduated from Texas State University with bachelor’s and master’s degrees in mass communication.
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As you wait for results to come in, we recommend staying distracted by watching these eight recent TV shows; they’re sure to ease your election day anxiety.
Nov. 5, 2024
In Screen Gab No. 155, we offer election day viewing recommendations and talk baseball with the director of Netflix’s new docuseries ‘The Comeback.’
Nov. 1, 2024
Here’s a guide to documentaries, series and specials that will help you learn more about the candidates, discuss the election with kids or find humor in the chaos.
Oct. 29, 2024
The co-creator and co-showrunner spoke to the Times about the outcry over the show, its depiction of the Menendez brothers and how it portrays sexual abuse. We also explain what’s rooted in fact.
Sept. 26, 2024
‘Saturday Night Live’ announced the hosts and musical guests for the first five episodes of its landmark 50th season on Wednesday.
Sept. 18, 2024
Among the shows our TV writers are looking forward to this season are ‘The Golden Bachelorette,’ ‘Matlock,’ ‘St. Denis Medical’ and ‘Landman.’
Sept. 5, 2024
Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck attributed their first breakup to press scrutiny. The hand-wringing over Lopez’s recent career moves suggests less has changed than one might think.
Aug. 21, 2024
The father-son duo will host the 76th Emmy Awards, which will take place on Sept. 15 in Los Angeles.
Aug. 16, 2024
To help you get ready for the games, The Times TV team has compiled a list of Olympic-themed documentaries available to stream now.
July 23, 2024
‘Reservation Dogs’ co-creator and showrunner Sterlin Harjo spoke to The Times about his show’s Emmy nominations and highlighting new perspectives onscreen.
July 17, 2024