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Benedict Cumberbatch, Robert Downey Jr and Ian McKellen as Sherlock Holmes

Was Sherlock Holmes Based On A Real Person?

By Nick Staniforth 9 months ago

Sherlock Holmes may be a fictional character, but Sir Arthur Conan Doyle admitted that the detective was closely based on a real man.

Did 1883 Already Give Away Yellowstone's Ending?

By Kieran Fisher 9 months ago

There's just one episode of Yellowstone left, but prequel series 1883 may have already revealed how the story ends.

The Fonz talks to Richie in a diner on Happy Days

The Only Major Actors Still Alive From Happy Days

By Jeremy Smith 10 months ago

Here's what the living actors of Happy Days are all currently up to!

The Complete Yellowstone Dutton Family Tree Explained

By Kieran Fisher 10 months ago

It's difficult to keep track of everyone in the Dutton bloodline between Yellowstone, 1883, and 1923, so we've made a guide to help you follow along.

Edward Bluemel as Guildford and Emily Bader as Jane, clinging nervously to one another in front of a fireplace in My Lady Jane

Why Prime Video Canceled My Lady Jane

By Valerie Ettenhofer 10 months ago

Historical fantasy romance My Lady Jane was canceled by Prime Video after just one season, and looks unlikely to return any time soon.

Vinland Saga End of the Prologue King Sweyn and Askeladd

The Best Anime Episode Ever, According To IMDB

By Devin Meenan 10 months ago

There are a few anime shows in IMDb's list of top 100 TV episodes, but the highest-rated is an episode of Vinland Saga.

Tom and Greg using human furniture in Succession

The 15 Best Odd Couples In Television History

By Danielle Ryan 10 months ago

From Bert and Ernie to Tom Wambsgans and Cousin Greg, here are 15 of the greatest odd couples in TV history.

Hiroyuki Sanada's Lord Yoshii looking over his shoulder in Shogun

Where Was FX's Shogun Filmed? Every Major Location, Explained

By Valerie Ettenhofer 10 months ago

FX's Shōgun brings feudal Japan to visually breathtaking life, but how much of it was actually shot in Japan? Here's every major filming location for the show.

Dolours and Marian Price being escorted by the police in Say Nothing

One Of The Best Nonfiction Books Of This Century Is Now One Of The Best TV Shows Of 2024

By Ben Pearson 10 months ago

FX's Say Nothing is a spectacular adaptation of a terrific nonfiction book, and some of the best TV you're likely to see in 2024.

Colonel Klink and Sergeant Schultz are no match for Hogan in Hogan's Heroes

The Only Major Actors Still Alive From Hogan's Heroes

By Jeremy Smith 10 months ago

Hogan's Heroes went off the air over 50 years ago, ut thanks to streaming has found a new audience who might be curious about the cast's other projects.

Squid Game guards are watching lines of players

Squid Game Season 1 Recap: 5 Things To Remember Before Watching Season 2 On Netflix

By Pauli Poisuo 10 months ago

Season 2 of Squid Game is coming soon to Netflix, so here's everything you need to remember before tuning in. Let the games begin.

Morgan Beaudine with a suspicious expression

Why Kurt Russell's Western TV Series The Quest Was Canceled After One Season

By Kieran Fisher 10 months ago

Kurt Russell has earned a reputation as a Western star, but The Quest, a 1976 Western show that featured him as a co-lead, was cancelled after just one season.

Kayce Dutton looking concerned on Yellowstone

Luke Grimes Kept One Thing From The Yellowstone Set

By Danielle Ryan 11 months ago

Yellowstone star Luke Grimes has already been gifted one item from the show, but he's hoping for a piece of Kayce Dutton's wardrobe too.

Collage of Jodie Comer in The Bikeriders, Killing Eve, and Free Guy

Jodie Comer's 10 Best Movies & TV Shows, Ranked

By Samuel Stone 11 months ago

With a career that's still relatively young, Jodie Comer's 10 best movies & TV shows include an eclectic array of impressive performances.

Paul Dano and Benicio del Toro share an intense moment in Escape at Dannemora

Ben Stiller's Star-Studded 2018 True Crime Miniseries Is A Hit On Netflix

By Jeremy Smith 11 months ago

If you missed Ben Stiller's excellent true crime series Escape at Dannemora when it debuted on Showtime in 2018, it's currently tearing up the Netflix charts.

William Christopher Had An Unexpected On-Set Habit During MAS*H

By Danielle Ryan 11 months ago

Television sets require long shooting days, and William Christopher filled his time on M*A*S*H engaging in an oddly specific habit.

Shōgun Ending Explained: This Was Never Blackthorne's Story

By Michael Boyle 11 months ago

The Shōgun Season 1 finale is an intentional anti-climax that works thanks to one key character. Here's what the show's creators have said about it.

Leonard Nimoy Had A Culturally Insensitive Role On Gunsmoke Before Star Trek

By Valerie Ettenhofer 12 months ago

Gunsmoke was sadly one of several occasions in which Leonard Nimoy insensitively played a Native American character in his pre-Star Trek days.

Wes Bentley's Yellowstone Season 5 Part 2 Comments Hint At Jamie Dutton's Fate

By Valerie Ettenhofer 12 months ago

Yellowstone is coming to an end with season 5, part 2, and Wes Bentley's comments suggest that Jamie Dutton might not make it to the end credits.

The Most Controversial TV Show Cancellations Ever

By Valerie Ettenhofer September 7th, 2024

From Gunsmoke becoming a hot topic in Congress to the intense fan protests against Netflix ending The OA, here are TV cancellations that made history.