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Blake Lively as Serena van der Woodsen on Gossip Girl, Sarah Jessica Parker as Carrie Bradshaw on Sex and the City, Teri Hatcher as Susan Mayer on Desperate Housewives, Ana Ortiz as Marisol Suarez on Devious Maids, and Viola Davis as Annalise Keating on How to Get Away with Murder

15 Best TV Shows Like Desperate Housewives

By Leo Noboru Lima 3 months ago

Desperate Housewives helped launch a popular subgenre of twisty sitcom, so we've round up 15 of the best shows like the Emmy Award winner.

Steve Martin as Charles-Haden Savage, Martin Short as Oliver Putnam, and Selena Gomez as Mabel Mora peeking in a doorway on Only Murders in the Building

Only Murders In The Building's Creators Have One Actor They Want On The Show

By Pauli Poisuo 3 months ago

While Only Murders in the Building has already caught its white whale, Meryl Streep, there is one other acting legend the show's creatives would love to cast.

A composite image of book covers for 1984, The Hunger Games, Brave New World, The Stand, and The Handmaid's Tale

The 15 Best Dystopian Novels Of All Time, Ranked

By Mike Bedard 3 months ago

From The Hunger Games to Brave New World, these are the best dystopian novels of all time, and many of them have been turned into movies and TV shows.

Parvati Shonee and Cirie during a challenge in Survivor: Australia V the World

The Best Modern Season Of Survivor Isn't Available On Streaming — Here's Why

By Nina Starner 3 months ago

An all-time great and legendary series of Survivor is next to impossible to watch in the United States, and it's incredibly frustrating for hardcore fans.

Walt wearing glasses and a jacket in Breaking Bad

Breaking Bad's Writing Room Had One Simple Rule That Guided The Show

By Rafael Motamayor 3 months ago

The Breaking Bad writing staff always stuck to a simple rule, especially when they didn't have a clear idea of where they were actually going with the show.

Bing and Abi surrounded by TV screens in a room in Black Mirror

A New Netflix Show From Black Mirror's Creator May Have The Best Pitch Of 2025

By Rafael Motamayor 3 months ago

Charlie Brooker, the creator of Black Mirror, is heading back to Netflix with a new show that pokes fun at overly dour detective mysteries.

Loretta with braids in her hair looking suspiciously at somebody on Only Murders in the Building

One Of The Best Actors Of All Time Keeps Ruining TV Shows (But It's Not Her Fault)

By Nina Starner 3 months ago

Meryl Streep is one of the world's best actors (and has the Oscars to prove it), but that can be a problem in a TV show ensemble.

A band performs on-stage on The Runarounds

Outer Banks Fans Need To Watch This Prime Video Series From The Same Creator

By Kieran Fisher 3 months ago

With Outer Banks coming to an end soon, the show's fans may want to check out creator Jonas Pate's ongoing Prime Video series about an aspiring rock band.

Izzie with her hair tied back in scrubs looking upset on Grey's Anatomy

Why Katherine Heigl's Izzie Stevens Left Grey's Anatomy

By Nina Starner 3 months ago

There are lots of rumors surrounding Izzie Stevens' (Katherine Heigl) abrupt exit from Grey's Anatomy. Here's what Heigl and creator Shonda Rhimes have said.

Julio Torres as Andrés Valdez on Los Espookys, Laura Dern as Amy Jellicoe on Enlightened, and Wendell Pierce as Antoine Batiste on Treme

The 10 Most Underrated HBO TV Shows Of All Time

By Leo Noboru Lima 3 months ago

When it comes to prestige TV, HBO was once king. Here are 10 incredible HBO shows that, in hindsight, remain severely underrated.

Fabien Frankel as Anthony Grasso sitting down and looking grim in Task

Why Anthony From HBO's Task Looks So Familiar

By Nick Staniforth 3 months ago

HBO's new crime miniseries Task stars Fabien Frankel as FBI agent Anthony Grasso, and you might recognize the actor from another HBO show.

Kathleen McGinty talking with reading glasses on her head

The Goonies Actor You Didn't Realize Stars In HBO's Task

By Nick Staniforth 3 months ago

Task, the new gritty HBO crime drama from the creator of Mare of Easttown, features a cast member you might remember from The Goonies.

5 Movies & TV Shows To Watch If You Enjoy The Paper

By Kieran Fisher 3 months ago

From a classic screwball comedy to a modern superhero show, here are five things to watch if you enjoy Peacock's The Paper, the spin-off of NBC's The Office.

Sofia Falcone in a fur coat with scratches on her neck

The Penguin's Selina Kyle Letter Explained By Showrunner

By Nick Staniforth 3 months ago

Catwoman didn't show up in The Penguin TV series, but she did send a letter to Sofia Falcone. Here's why, according to the showrunner.

Olivia Welch's Heather Nill is seen crying in closeup in Panic

Why Prime Video Canceled Panic After One Season

By Joe Roberts 3 months ago

It seemed like Prime Video had big plans for the YA series Panic, but the show ended up being canceled after one season. Here's why.

Melissa Navia as Ortegas on Star Trek: Strange New Worlds, leaning over a homemade translator

One Star Trek: Strange New Worlds Season 3 Scene Used More Visual Effects Than You Realized [Exclusive]

By Danielle Ryan 3 months ago

In season 3 of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds, Ortegas finds herself on a planet created using an impressive combination of practical and visual effects.

Stringer Bell in a red shirt looking unhappy in The Wire

The 5 Best HBO Crime Dramas, Ranked

By Rick Stevenson 3 months ago

For more than 25 years, HBO has been at the top of its class in terms of prestige television. Here are the five best crime dramas the network has ever released.

Star Wars: How Rogue One's Riz Ahmed Feels About Not Appearing In Andor

By Devin Meenan 3 months ago

Riz Ahmed, who played defecting pilot Bodhi Rook in Rogue One: A Star Wars Story, shared his feelings about not returning for Andor.

Jackson in a white coat in a patient room looking at someone on Grey's Anatomy

Why Jesse Williams' Dr. Jackson Avery Left Grey's Anatomy

By Nina Starner 3 months ago

Jesse Williams' Dr. Jackson Avery first appeared in season 6 of Grey's Anatomy and then joined the cast in season 7. Here's why he eventually left.

Billy Bob Thornton as Tommy Norris standing in front of his oil truck in Landman

Taylor Sheridan's Landman Will Explore A Real-World Oil Problem In Season 2

By Ryan Scott 3 months ago

Landman is a work of fiction, but the Taylor Sheridan series will continue to draw from real-world events in season 2 (including specific oil-related crimes).

Matthew McConaughey stands in a bedroom looking out the window as Rust Cohle in True Detective

Matthew McConaughey Has One Condition To Play True Detective's Rust Cohle Again

By Jeremy Smith 3 months ago

Would Matthew McConaughey ever reprise his role as Rust Cohle on HBO's True Detective? Yes, but the bar has been set very high for a possible return.

Pilou Asbæk as The Mule seated at a desk with a contemplative look on his face in Foundation season 3

Foundation Season 3 Puts Its Own Spin On The Book Series' Biggest Twist

By Jeremy Mathai 3 months ago

Foundation continues to diverge from its source material in fascinating ways, and season 3 has now put its own spin on a huge twist from the books.

Brother Day looks disgusted while in chains in Foundation

Foundation Season 3's Biggest Moment Reveals The Show's True Protagonist [Exclusive]

By Rafael Motamayor 3 months ago

Brother Day has a game-changing realization in Foundation season 3, and Lee Pace tells us about what that revelation means for his character.

Melissa Navia as Ortegas piloting the Enterprise on Star Trek: Strange New Worlds season 3

Star Trek: Strange New Worlds Star Melissa Navia Found One Ortegas Scene All Too Relatable [Exclusive]

By Danielle Ryan 3 months ago

Star Trek: Strange New Worlds' Melissa Navia, who just had a major episode as Ortegas, tells us about the season 3 scene that she related to in a big way.

Wednesday spends her time investigating the woods in season 2 of Wednesday

Wednesday Season 2 Brings A Beloved Character Back From The Dead

By Debopriyaa Dutta 3 months ago

In season 2 of Netflix's Wednesday, a beloved character comes back from the dead and plays a significant role in the story.

Charlie Hunnam as Ed Gein wearing a dress and a skin mask in Monster: The Ed Gein Story

The Real-Life Inspiration Behind Countless Horror Movies Is Heading To Netflix

By Ryan Scott 3 months ago

Ed Gein, the inspiration for Psycho, The Texas Chain Saw Massacre, and countless other horror films, is taking center stage in Netflix's next season of Monster.

Melissa Navia as Ortegas in Star Trek: Strange New Worlds, holding up a game piece on a deserted planet

Star Trek: Strange New Worlds Season 3 Finally Gave Fans The Ortegas Storyline They've Wanted

By Danielle Ryan 3 months ago

Star Trek: Strange New Worlds fans have been waiting to see Erica Ortegas take center stage, and in season 3, the writers finally gave them what they wanted.