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Underrated Crime Shows That You Can Binge Right Now

By Chad Collins 7 days ago

These underrated TV whodunnits and crime procedurals are sure to satisfy any amateur sleuth.

The Last of Us, Hacks, The Pitt, The Rehearsal, and The White Lotus

10 Best HBO Max Shows Of 2025 (So Far)

By SlashFilm Staff 22 days ago

As we inch closer to the end of 2025, the /Film Staff has compiled a list of the 10 best TV shows (so far) from HBO and HBO Max.

Martin Scorsese on the set of Gangs of New York

Mr. Scorsese Review: A Loving Tribute To Our Greatest Living Filmmaker

By Chris Evangelista 25 days ago

Martin Scorsese's life and career gets the docuseries treatment with the delightful Mr. Scorsese, a celebration of one of the best filmmakers of all time.

Charlie Sheen in Ferris Bueller's Day Off, with bleary eyes and a black leather jacket

Charlie Sheen's Ferris Bueller's Day Off Scene Has A Wild Origin Story

By Akos Peterbencze 1 month ago

Charlie Sheen took an unusual approach to preparing for his appearance in the classic 1980s comedy Ferris Bueller's Day Off.

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 2 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.

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 2 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.

A collage of Beth Harmon (Anya Taylor-Joy) in The Queen's Gambit, Kevin Richardson (Asante Blackk) in When They See Us, Martha Scott (Jessica Gunning) in Baby Reindeer, Steven Crain (Michiel Huisman) in Haunting of Hill House, and Yoon Ji-woo (Han So-hee) in My Name

15 Best Netflix Limited Series, Ranked

By Samuel Stone 2 months ago

Netflix's originals can be hit or miss, but when it comes to their limited series, they have quite a sterling record. Here are the best Netflix limited series.

John Wayne's Ethan Edwards is seen in closeup in The Searchers

John Wayne's First Television Special Was A Star-Studded Spectacle That Just Doesn't Happen Anymore

By Joe Roberts 2 months ago

John Wayne didn't often appear on television, but his first big TV special was a hugely star-studded event. It seems impossible to imagine a modern equivalent.

Jillian Michaels screaming at a contestant on The Biggest Loser

Netflix's Biggest Loser Doc Exposes One Of The Most Evil TV Shows Ever Made

By BJ Colangelo 2 months ago

The Biggest Loser, a reality show built on humiliating fat people, is the subject of a Netflix documentary that exposes it for the evil it was.

Chris Hemsworth staring off into the distance in Limitless with Chris Hemsworth

Disney Executives Blocked Thor's Chris Hemsworth From Doing A Dangerous Stunt

By Witney Seibold 3 months ago

The National Geographic docuseries Limitless requires Chris Hemsworth to perform some rather dangerous stunts, one of which even got vetoed by Disney.

Merte smiling and sitting in a room on Trainwreck: The Real Project X

Netflix Users Can't Stop Watching This Documentary About A Party That Went Horribly Wrong

By Pauli Poisuo 4 months ago

Netflix's Trainwreck documentary series, which focuses on events gone very wrong, is drawing lots of eyes with this installment about an out-of-control party.

Boy Scout in woods from Leave No Trace in center, in the center, and on the sides of the silhouette, Keire Johnson in Minding the Gap, Drake Bell in Quiet on the Set, Brooke Shields in Pretty Baby, and Robert Durst in The Jinx.

The 15 Best Documentaries On Hulu Right Now

By Audrey Fox 4 months ago

Apart from its original content, Hulu also has several compelling documentary films and series covering a wide range of topics. Here are the 15 best of them.

Nathan in an oversized David Lynch-style suit in a parking lot on Nathan For You

Is Nathan For You Real Or Scripted?

By Nina Starner 4 months ago

Nathan For You sees Nathan Fielder pitching absurd ideas to businesses in need of assistance, but just how 'real' is the series? Let's take a closer look.

Kaleb and Jeremy laughing in Clarkson's Farm

Jeremy Clarkson's Charming And Hilarious Reality Show On Amazon Prime Deserves Your Attention

By Akos Peterbencze 4 months ago

Jeremy Clarkson, the host of Top Gear, has a very different reality show on Prime Video that's also worth your time and attention.

Composite of Karen Read, Rex Heuermann, Ash Armand, Sherri Papini, and a sketch of the Zodiac Killer

15 Best New True Crime Documentaries

By Eric Langberg 4 months ago

There are more true crime documentaries out there than ever before, but these 15 movies and series from recent years are definitely worth the watch.

The Mortician Director Talks About The Jaw-Dropping Ending To His HBO True-Crime Doc [Exclusive Interview]

By Ben Pearson 5 months ago

HBO's The Mortician features one of the wildest endings we've seen in a long time. Here's what the director was thinking the moment it happened.

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 5 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.

Scavengers Reign, Pete Holmes in Crashing, Anne in Gentleman Jack, Perry Mason, Valerie in The Comeback

15 Most Underrated TV Shows On Max

By Audrey Fox 6 months ago

Max is packed with plenty of great programming, from originals to HBO imports and beyond, but these are the most underrated TV shows streaming on Max.

Clint Eastwood and Pinetop Perkins at a piano in Piano Blues

The Only Time Clint Eastwood And Martin Scorsese Ever Collaborated

By Witney Seibold 6 months ago

A multipart documentary series focusing on one of their shared passions once brought Clint Eastwood and Martin Scorsese together as creatives.

Stephen Amell as Jack Spade in Heels, Naoto Azuma AKA Tiger Mask from Tiger Mask W, and Alison Brie's Ruth as Zoya the Destroya on the phone in GLOW

10 Best Wrestling TV Shows, Ranked

By Ben F. Silverio 6 months ago

Thanks to the WWE, wrestling is huge on TV, but outside of the traditional sports coverage, these are the best wrestling TV shows ever.

Nathan For You, Nathan Fielder researching other apparel companies

The Rehearsal Calls Out Paramount+ For Cowardly Removing A Daring Nathan For You Episode

By Michael Boyle 6 months ago

In The Rehearsal season 2, Nathan Fielder calls out Paramount+ for quietly removing one of the episodes of his old comedy show from the streaming platform.

The Rehearsal, Nathan explaining his research findings

The Rehearsal Season 2 Premiere Puts Nathan Fielder (And You) In A Creepy Ethical Dilemma

By Michael Boyle 6 months ago

Nathan Fielder gets creepy right out of the gate in The Rehearsal season 2 premiere, raising uncomfortable questions about the right to privacy.

Claire Rock Smith scrolling on a phone in bed in Bad Influence

A Disturbing Docuseries About Kidfluencers Is Taking Over Netflix's Streaming Charts

By Valerie Ettenhofer 7 months ago

A new Netflix docuseries about the disturbing world of kid influencers on YouTube and social media platforms is a big streaming hit.

Simone, with a metallic death contraption strapped to her head, a rubber tube tied around her bicep, screaming as she sliced into her forearm with a hunting knife. A scene from Saw VI.

The Forgotten Horror Movie Reality Show Hosted By James Gunn

By Witney Seibold 7 months ago

James Gunn once hosted and directed a horror reality show called Scream Queens with actresses competing in a questionable contest for a role in a Saw movie.

Bowen Yang, Andy Samberg, and Ego Nwodim being interviewed in an episode of SNL 50: Beyond Saturday Night

The New SNL Documentary Series Proves Why The Legendary Show Is Truly Immortal

By Ethan Anderton 9 months ago

Peacock's new Saturday Night Live documentary series, SNL 50: Beyond Saturday Night, proves why the sketch show is truly immortal.

Disney's First Big TV Show Had A Sneaky Ulterior Motive

By Josh Spiegel 10 months ago

While Walt Disney helped to revolutionize television with his first-ever TV show, he had an ulterior motive for making the project in the first place.

The 20 Best True Crime Documentaries Ever Made

By Eric Langberg 10 months ago

With countless titles covering true crime stories, we narrowed down the best true crime documentaries out there.