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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 5 days 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.

Rebecca Schull as Fay, David Schramm as Roy, Steven Weber as Brian, Thomas Haden Church as Lowell, Crystal Bernard as Helen, Tim Daly as Joe, and Tony Shalhoub as Antonio, posing for a group shot in front of the primary plane in Wings.

What Happened To The Cast Of Wings?

By Luke Y. Thompson 11 days ago

Wings was a phenomenal sitcom and downright '90s gem. Here's what its stellar cast has been up to since the series ended in 1997.

Renée Elise Goldsberry in Girls 5 Eva, William Zabka in Cobra Kai, and Anakin Skywalker in The Clone Wars animated series.

10 TV Shows Netflix Saved From Being Canceled

By Gregory Lawrence 18 days ago

Here are 10 canceled TV shows that found a second life on Netflix, offering closure after cliffhangers and giving fans more of what they love.

Alfie Allen, Connor Swindells and Jack O'Connell in overalls walking away from a plane

A Military Series From The Creator Of Peaky Blinders Has A 100% Score On Rotten Tomatoes

By Nick Staniforth 18 days ago

Even Rotten Tomatoes agrees that this military series developed by the creator of Peaky Blinders is worth checking out, scoring a coveted 100% rating on the site.

Tommy Shelby (Cillian Murphy) wearing glasses and looking serious in Peaky Blinders

Cillian Murphy Gave Up A 15-Year Lifestyle For Peaky Blinders

By Witney Seibold 19 days ago

Peaky Blinders star Cillian Murphy had to put on some muscle to play Tommy Shelby, so his personal trainer told him to make a major diet change.

Tom Hardy, Cillian Murphy, and Jason Momoa side by side

4 TV Shows From The Creator Of Peaky Blinders You Need To Watch Next

By Nick Staniforth 19 days ago

Looking for a historical, action-packed series to tide you over until the Peaky Blinders movie is released? Check out these similar shows from the same creator.

Lucas McCain (Chuck Connors) listens to the concerns of a visitor during The Rifleman

This Classic Chuck Connors Series On Prime Video Is A Must-Watch For Western Fans

By Aaron Perine 20 days ago

If you've got a subscription to Prime Video, you've got a one-way ticket to a must-watch classic Western TV series to binge after Yellowstone.

Clive Owen as Dr. John Thackery sitting at a desk on The Knick

The Pitt Fans Need To Check Out This Underrated Clive Owen Series On HBO Max

By Danielle Ryan 1 month ago

If you're looking for a medical drama that matches the intensity of The Pitt (only in a historical setting), then this Clive Owen series on HBO Max is for you.

Nick Wasicsko sits at his mayor's desk talking on a landline in 'Show Me a Hero'

Oscar Isaac's Overlooked HBO Series Is A Must-Watch For The Wire Fans

By Rusteen Honardoost 1 month ago

The Wire creator David Simon helmed an underrated historical miniseries starring Oscar Isaac that is a must-watch and available to stream on HBO Max.

Lola Petticrew as Dolours Price swearing an oath of allegiance to the IRA in Say Nothing

The Emmys Overlooked The Real Best Limited Series Of 2024

By Devin Meenan 1 month ago

The 2025 Emmy Awards nominated several big-name shows for Best Limited Series, but it overlooked Say Nothing, which was the best of the potential contenders.

Javier Bardem as Captain Armando Salazar, looking over the edge of his ship in Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales

The Canceled Steven Spielberg Miniseries That Could Have Become A Classic

By Debopriyaa Dutta 2 months ago

Steven Spielberg was once attached to direct an epic film that evolved into a four-episode Amazon series, but the pandemic killed it just weeks into production.

Shogun (1980), Mariko and Blackthorne looking ahead in concern

The '80s Shogun Miniseries Is Hard To Watch Today

By Michael Boyle 2 months ago

While the 2024 version of Shogun earned rave reviews and racked up Emmys, the '80s Shogun miniseries, which adapted the same book, is harder to watch today.

Doc Brown (Christopher Lloyd) stands next to Clara (Mary Steenburgen) in an elegant Western formal suit and lavender dress, inside the futuristic, steamer-style time-traveling train

Christopher Lloyd's Western Sitcom Is Nearly Impossible To Watch Today

By Caroline Madden 2 months ago

Christopher Lloyd appeared on a Western sitcom that only lasted one season, and it's unfortunately next to impossible to (legally) find.

Careme holds a dessert to his kitchen staff in Careme

Andor & The Bear Fans Need To Check Out This Overlooked Apple TV+ Series

By Rafael Motamayor 2 months ago

If you enjoyed the political intrigue of Andor and the tasty morsels of The Bear, then you should be watching Carême on Apple TV+ for a bite of history.

Holt McCallany Put His Body Through The Wringer Preparing For Mindhunter

By Miyako Pleines 2 months ago

Holt McCallany transformed his body for his Mindhunter role — stepping into the lifestyle of a '70s-era FBI agent in order to play Bill Tench.

A collage of Franklin Saint (Damson Idris) in Snowfall surrounded by Javier Peña (Pedro Pascal) in Narcos, Desna Simms (Niecy Nash) in Claws, Omar Little (Michael K. Williams), and Marty Byrde (Jason Bateman) in Ozark

15 Best TV Shows Like Snowfall You Need To Watch Next

By Samuel Stone 2 months ago

Want more shows like Snowfall that offer a compelling crime drama at their core? Look no further than this list of great crime TV series.

How Lawmen: Bass Reeves Was Almost Connected To Taylor Sheridan's Yellowstone

By Aaron Perine 2 months ago

Taylor Sheridan already serves as an executive producer on Lawmen: Bass Reeves, but the series was nearly part of the Yellowstone universe.

Jessie Buckley in Chernobyl, Regina King in Watchmen, Kate Winslet in Mildred Pierce, Al Pacino in Angels in America, and Paul Giamatti in John Adams

The 10 Best HBO Miniseries, Ranked

By Lex Briscuso 2 months ago

HBO churns out great television all the time, but we wanted to focus on the best HBO miniseries of all time, including Watchmen, Band of Brothers, and more.

Marco Polo rides his horse at the head of the Mongol army in

Why Netflix Canceled Marco Polo

By Rusteen Honardoost 2 months ago

Marco Polo was supposed to be Netflix's first big, prestige epic series, but after just two seasons, the streamer called it quits. Here's why.

Why Netflix Canceled Its Sci-Fi Mystery Series 1899

By Aaron Perine 2 months ago

1899 was a pretty popular sci-fi mystery show on Netflix that only lasted one season. Here's why the streamer chose not to renew the stunning series.

How Cormac McCarthy Felt About Taylor Sheridan's Yellowstone

By Kieran Fisher 3 months ago

Taylor Sheridan has been very vocal about his love of the late, great author Cormac McCarthy, and cited him as a huge influence on Yellowstone.

Images of Alexander Skarsgard in Succession, True Blood, and the Northman edited together

10 Best Alexander Skarsgård Movies And TV Shows, Ranked

By Russell Murray 3 months ago

Along with his brother Bill and his father Stellan, Alexander Skarsgård is a superb actor delivering excellent performances in his best movies and TV shows.

Big Bird (Caroll Spinney) from Sesame Street, Columbo (Peter Falk) from Columbo, Kunta Kinte (LeVar Burton) from Roots, Gilda Radner from Saturday Night Live, and Mary Richards (Mary Tyler Moore) from The Mary Tyler Moore Show

The 15 Best TV Shows Of The 1970s

By Gregory Lawrence 3 months ago

The 1970s was an important era for television, as shows started to break the mold of the earliest TV programming. Here are the best TV shows of the 1970s.

Composite image of Gale Harold as Brian in Queer as Folk, Jennifer Beals as Bette in The L Word, Joe Locke as Charlie in Heartstopper, Bilal Baig as Sabi in Sort of, and animated Harley Quinn in Harley Quinn, divided by rainbow lines

12 Best LGBTQ+ Shows To Watch During Pride Month

By Kira Deshler 3 months ago

For Pride Month, take a look at this roster of the best LGBTQ+ TV shows, ranging from quirky comedies to powerful dramas and more.

A History Of Star Trek's Silly Shore Leave Episodes

By Witney Seibold 3 months ago

Star Trek episodes where the crew let their hair down on vacation are a time-honored tradition.

Dolours Price in a mask holding a finger up to suggest silence in the Say Nothing poster

FX's Say Nothing Is A Proper (And Necessary) Kick To The Teeth For Irish American Viewers

By Devin Meenan 3 months ago

FX's Say Nothing mini-series effectively challenges Irish Americans' tendency to idealize the Irish Republican Army (IRA) and its actions.

Burt Reynolds Made The Producers Of Gunsmoke Nervous For One Major Reason

By Aaron Perine 3 months ago

Burt Reynolds played one of the most beloved supporting roles on Gunsmoke, but everyone could tell he was destined for the big screen.