Alexandra Pelosi Muses on the Donors She Convinced to Talk Candidly in Her New Film

“Straight Outta Compton,” F. Gary Gray’s gangster-rapper chronicle, moves to cable. And Will Smith plays Dr. Bennet Omalu in “Concussion.”

Mr. Robot: ‘Mr. Robot’ Season 2 Premiere: The Hack is Back
A series that initially hooked an audience with its kinetic twists and turns, has taken a somber tone. A risk that’s paying early rewards.

Winona Ryder, an Emblem of ’90s Cool, Grows Up
The actress, who is in the new Netflix series “Stranger Things,” has taken her time returning to the spotlight after her youthful stardom and public fall.

What’s on TV Friday
“Stranger Things,” starring Winona Ryder, is nostalgic for 1980s films. And Robert F. Kennedy Jr. talks about the 1975 murder of Martha Moxley.

Raúl Castillo, Star of ‘Looking,’ Settles In to His New Role: Heartthrob
The HBO series, which will tie up loose ends in a movie-length finale, opened doors for the straight actor who plays a gay character.

Watching: What You Should Watch This Weekend: ‘Mustang’ and Good Background Shows
From the Watching team, expert TV and movie recommendations for the next few days.

Review: With ‘Stranger Things,’ Netflix Delivers an Eerie Nostalgia Fix
In this eight-part series, a supernatural mystery set in 1983, a boy disappears near a government lab, and a small Indiana town is upended.

Emmy Nominations 2016: Maura Tierney on ‘The Affair’ and Helen’s Swearing
Ms. Tierney was nominated for best supporting actress in a drama for her role in this Showtime series.

Bits: Television, the Social Medium
A look at why we need big cable packages delivering live events says much about what still matters in a digital age.

Emmy Awards 2016: The Nominees
Here are the nominees for the 68th Primetime Emmy Awards.

Emmy Nominations 2016: This Year’s Snubs and Surprises
“The Americans” finally makes the Emmy list, but some fan favorites will be staying home when the awards are given out on Sept. 18.

Emmy Nominations 2016: Tracy Morgan on His Emotional Return to ‘Saturday Night Live’
Two years after his accident, Mr. Morgan reflects on returning to television and his Emmy nomination.

What’s on TV Thursday
President Obama discusses recent shootings. And “30 for 30” follows the rise and fall of Dwight Gooden and Darryl Strawberry.