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Shots from John Adams, Deadwood, The Underground Railroad, and Boardwalk Empire around Michael Shannon in Death by Lightning

12 TV Shows Like Netflix's Death By Lightning

By Audrey Fox 3 days ago

Netflix's Death By Lightning is one of the best things the streamer has released in years. Here are 12 other shows that have something in common with that show.

Ashur being flanked by two women in Spartacus: House of Ashur

TV's Goriest And Steamiest Historical Drama Is Returning With A Sequel Series Soon

By Kieran Fisher 4 days ago

Quite possibly the horniest historical TV drama of the 21st century (as well as one of the most violent) is coming back with a sequel series.

Lilo & Stitch looking at various movies and TV shows on physical media

/Film Holiday Gift Guide 2025: The Best Movies & TV Shows Worth Buying On Physical Media

By Ethan Anderton 12 days ago

If you really want to own your movies and TV shows, physical media is the way to go, and our holiday gift guide is packed with tons of cool titles to buy now.

Matthew Macfadyen as Charles Guiteau about to clap in a crowd in Death by Lightning

Netflix Is Finally Streaming A Star-Studded Miniseries That American History Fans Have To Watch

By Danielle Ryan 1 month ago

This Netflix miniseries about U.S. President James Garfield (and the man who killed him) offers a humorous and rather adult view of 1880s American politics.

The cast of Downton Abbey in promotional art for the series

12 Best Downton Abbey Episodes, Ranked

By Samuel Stone 1 month ago

With the film franchise now officially complete, we've ranked the 12 best episodes of Downton Abbey. What do you think about the picks and their placement?

Henry Winkler's Arthur Fonzarelli is seen in closeup with two windows in the background in Happy Days

Henry Winkler's Happy Days Role As Fonzie Actually Saved A Life

By Joe Roberts 1 month ago

Art can be a very powerful thing. So much so that Henry Winkler's Fonzie once saved the very real life of a Happy Days fan.

Images from Downton Abbey, The Great, The Leopard, and The Underground Railroad around Carrie Coon in The Gilded Age

15 TV Shows Like The Gilded Age Fans Should Watch Next

By Audrey Fox 2 months ago

For those looking for more TV shows delivering period drama like The Gilded Age, you can't go wrong with this assembly of programming ready to binge now.

Michael Fassbender as a nameless assassin wearing sunglasses in The Killer

Netflix May Have Finally Found The American Answer To The Crown

By Jeremy Smith 2 months ago

Netflix is developing a series about the Kennedy family (starring Michael Fassbender) that has the potential to become the American equivalent of The Crown.

Close-up of Tim Curry as Pennywise in 1990's IT

Why George Romero Backed Out Of Directing ABC's Adaptation Of Stephen King's IT

By Devin Meenan 2 months ago

The beloved 1990 adaptation of Stephen King's IT was almost directed by horror legend George Romero, but he left the project for a very good reason.

Julius Caesar surveys the room alongside Lucius Vorenus in HBO's Rome

This Canceled HBO Historical Epic With 86% On Rotten Tomatoes Deserved More Time

By Debopriyaa Dutta 2 months ago

Game of Thrones might be the show most think of first when discussing historical epics on HBO, but another show came first and deserved more than two seasons.

Agents Scully and Mulder in a house on The X-Files

5 Essential The X-Files Episodes Everyone Should Watch At Least Once

By Witney Seibold 2 months ago

The X-Files was one of the definitive television series of the 1990s, and we've come up with five essential episodes to introduce you to the show.

Ethan Hawke as John Brown holds up a rabbit in The Good Lord Bird

Ethan Hawke's Overlooked Western Series With A 98% Rotten Tomatoes Score Is A Must-Watch

By Debopriyaa Dutta 2 months ago

This partly-fictionalized historical/Western series (and Rotten Tomatoes critical darling) starring Ethan Hawke is a wild ride that deserves more attention.

Collage of images from Stranger Things, The Rings of Power, Andor, and The Boys

15 Most Expensive TV Shows Of All Time

By Blaise Santi 2 months ago

From the mob antics of The Sopranos to the epic historical fantasy in Game of Thrones, here are the most expensive TV shows of all time.

Images from Andor, Alien: Earth, Paradise, Deli Boys, and The Bear in a composite image

10 Best Disney Plus And Hulu TV Shows Of 2025 (So Far)

By SlashFilm Staff 2 months ago

Disney+ and Hulu bring beloved franchises to television, as well as creating completely new original shows, and these are their best shows that arrived in 2025.

Matthew Macfadyen looks panicked in a hat as Charles Giteau in Death by Lightning

Matthew Macfadyen Has Found The Perfect Role (And Perfect Real-Life Weirdo) To Follow Succession

By Jeremy Smith 2 months ago

Succession's Matthew Macfadyen is following up his run on the HBO series by playing another (this time real-life) weirdo loser in Netflix's Death by Lightning.

Charlie Hunnam looks dead-eyed as Ed Gein in Monster: The Ed Gein Story

Why Netflix's Monster Changed Some Facts Of Ed Gein's Real-Life Story

By Jeremy Smith 2 months ago

Monster: The Ed Gein Story took some massive creative liberties for the true-crime Netflix series, but the creative team defends their decision.

Anson Mount as Cullen Bohannon with a cowboy hat and a beard on Hell on Wheels

Before Star Trek, Anson Mount Starred In A Western Series Streaming For Free

By Pauli Poisuo 2 months ago

This Western show, which stars a pre-Star Trek: Strange New Worlds Anson Mount and is now streaming for free, explores an under-represented aspect of history.

Photo collage of Emily, Lorelai, Rory, Luke, and Richard from

What Happened To The Cast Of Gilmore Girls?

By Russell Murray 2 months ago

What happened to the cast of Gilmore Girls after the show ended? Many returned for the revival, but what about everyone else? Let's take a look.

Yi Heon (Lee Chae-min) tenderly touches the arm of Yeon Ji-yeong (Im Yoon-ah) as petals fall around them in Bon Appétit, Your Majesty

5 K-Dramas To Watch If You Like Netflix's Bon Appetit, Your Majesty

By Samuel Stone 2 months ago

If you've already binged all of Bon Appetit, Your Majesty on Netflix and are looking for a new K-drama to fill the void, we have five for you to check out.

Charlie Hunnam as Ed Gein standing in the shadows with a menacing look in Monster: The Ed Gein Story

How Charlie Hunnam Recreated Ed Gein's Disturbing Voice For Netflix's Monster Role

By Jeremy Mathai 2 months ago

The story of Ed Gein is one surrounded by speculation, but Charlie Hunnam went above and beyond to find his voice for Netflix's Monster.

Yi Heon (Lee Chae-min) stares intently at Yeon Ji-yeong (Im Yoon-ah) over a dinner table in Bon Appétit, Your Majesty

Netflix's Best 2025 K-Drama Is A Historical Epic With A Time Travel Twist

By Samuel Stone 2 months ago

Netflix fans can't get enough of a new K-drama that combines time travel, historical epics, unexpected romance, and great food.

Why Monster Creator Ryan Murphy Won't Make A Luigi Mangione TV Series (For Now)

By Jeremy Smith 2 months ago

Ryan Murphy's Monster series about American killers for Netflix has proven very popular, but here's why he isn't considering Luigi Mangione for season 4.

Charles Brandon on horseback in the woods on The Tudors

Henry Cavill's Breakout Role Came In A Historical Drama Series 12 Years Before The Witcher

By Nina Starner 2 months ago

Before Henry Cavill became Geralt of Rivia or Superman, he had his breakout role as a real-life English military leader and courtier.

Eugene Sledge surrounded by other soldiers on the march in The Pacific

This Beloved Steven Spielberg War Series Was One Of HBO's Most Expensive Shows Ever

By Rick Stevenson 3 months ago

Steven Spielberg's follow-up to Band of Brothers had a blockbuster-level budget that was nearly unprecedented, even for HBO TV shows.

Taylor Swift singing and flanked by Ebon Moss-Bachrach as Richie on The Bear and Lupita Nyong'o as Miss Caroline in Little Monsters

10 Perfect Uses Of Taylor Swift's Music In Movies And TV Shows

By Blaise Santi 3 months ago

As one of the biggest pop stars of today, Taylor Swift's songs have been used in many films and series. Here are 10 of her best TV and movie needle drops.

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.

Tig Bavaro (Tig Notaro) on One Mississippi, Rosamund Pike as Moiraine Damodred on The Wheel of Time, Peter Serafinowicz as The Tick on The Tick

10 Best Prime Video Series That Were Canceled Too Soon

By Mike Bedard 3 months ago

Here are 10 great series that aired on Amazon Prime Video but got the axe before they even had a shot to truly capture and connect with audiences.