'Grace and Frankie' deserved a bigger sendoff

For seven years anyone with Netflix could spend hours watching two of Hollywood's most brilliant performers nail first-class comedic banter.  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  Entertainment May 6, 2022 Netflix's longest-running show just ended. You wouldn't know from the sendoff it got Critic Mary McNamara writes that in "Grace and Frankie," Jane Fonda and Lily Tomlin redefined the buddy comedy. So why does it feel like the streamer forgot its grand finale? SHARE       READ MORE ADVERTISEMENT For Arcade Fire, a return to big songs, still with some big worries The Canadian band's sixth album tries to recapture the skyscraping arena-rock of their earlier efforts, with mixed results. SHARE       READ MORE Inside a new TV show's extraordinary effort to re-create a secret Mormon ceremony Through insider sources and meticulous research, Hulu's "Under the Banner of Heaven" sheds light on aspects of church life rarely seen by outsiders. SHARE       READ MORE ADVERTISEMENT 'Doctor Strange 2' explained: Unpacking a 'Multiverse' of Easter eggs and their comics connections How the "Doctor Strange" sequel brings some important elements of the comics into the Marvel Cinematic Universe. SHARE       READ MORE In Hollywood, older women are still an afterthought. In 'Julia,' they're a revelation The HBO Max series' depiction of menopause is a matter of disposition: Taking a page from Child's book, it meets the subject head-on, without apology. SHARE       READ MORE How French drama 'Happening' centers the dangerous stakes of illegal abortion "Happening" is a gripping depiction of a young woman seeking an abortion in early 1960s France, as well as an announcement of two major talents in director Audrey Diwan and actor Anamaria Vartolomei. SHARE       READ MORE Robert Evans wouldn't approve of the man playing him on TV. He would be wrong Better known for enigmatic intensity, Matthew Goode captures the manic joy of the Paramount chief in making-of-"The Godfather" drama "The Offer." SHARE       READ MORE ADVERTISEMENT Thank you for reading the Los Angeles Times Entertainment newsletter. Invite your friends, relatives, coworkers to sign up here. Not a subscriber? Get unlimited digital access to latimes.com. Subscribe here. Copyright © 2022, Los Angeles Times 2300 E. Imperial Highway, El Segundo, California, 90245 1-800-LA-TIMES | latimes.com *Advertisers have no control over editorial decisions or content. If you're interested in placing an ad or classified, get in touch here. We'd love your feedback on this newsletter. Please send your thoughts and suggestions here. You received this email because you signed up for newsletters from The Los Angeles Times. Manage marketing email preferences · Unsubscribe from this newsletter · Terms of service · Privacy policy · Do Not Sell My Personal Information · CA Notice of Collection FOLLOW US