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Orlando Bloom as Rycroft Philostrate mean mugging the camera in Carnival Row

Why Prime Video Canceled Orlando Bloom's Carnival Row

By Danielle Ryan 10 hours ago

Orlando Bloom's Carnival Row had a pretty dedicated fanbase on Prime Video, but here's why the show came to an end after only two seasons.

Pedro Pascal's Oberyn Martell touches the face of Peter Dinklage's Tyrion Lannister in Game of Thrones

The Vampire Diaries Character Pedro Pascal Almost Played

By Valerie Ettenhofer 23 hours ago

In an alternate universe, four-time Emmy nominee Pedro Pascal could have spent the better part of the 2010s acting on The CW.

Percy Hynes White's Xavier Thorpe wearing a striped school uniform on Wednesday

Why Percy Hynes White's Xavier Thorpe Left Wednesday

By Pauli Poisuo 1 day ago

The Xavier character has been fully written out of Netflix's Wednesday season 2. Here's why Percy Hynes White left the show.

Szeth, Jasnah, Shallan, and Kaladin stand before the Edgedancer glyph in a composite of several Stormlight Archive covers

Brandon Sanderson's Stormlight Archive Books Ranked

By Margaret David 1 day ago

Brandon Sanderson is an absolute legend and fantasy juggernaut. So, let's try and rank his greatest "Stormlight Archive" books—not an easy task, we know!

Theon and Yara Greyjoy stand side by side aboard a ship on Game of Thrones.

Lily Allen Had A Completely Valid Reason For Turning Down A Game Of Thrones Cameo

By Andrew Gladman 6 days ago

A handful of musicians made cameo appearances on Game of Thrones, but Lily Allen's real-life brother complicated things for her by starring on the show.

Game of Thrones, Bronn shooting a flaming arrow

Why George R.R. Martin Stopped Writing Episodes For Game Of Thrones

By Michael Boyle 7 days ago

George R.R. Martin wrote several episodes of HBO's Game of Thrones, but he stopped after season 4. Here's why he hasn't written for TV since.

Nico Robin with her cowboy hat in One Piece

Netflix's One Piece Season 3 Is Confirmed, But How Long Will The Series Last?

By Rafael Motamayor 7 days ago

Netflix has confirmed that its adaptation of One Piece will have a third season, but how long can the series last overall? Let's explore the best end point.

Game of Thrones, Tyrion in the rain on the battlefield

A Landmark Game Of Thrones Episode Happened Because Of An Awkward Conversation With HBO

By Michael Boyle 7 days ago

Before million dollar episodes of TV became commonplace, the creative team at Game of Thrones had to have an uncomfortable budget conversation with HBO.

Monkey D. Luffy grabs his straw hat and smiles in One Piece

Netflix's One Piece Season 2 Trailer Passes The Anime Adaptation's Hardest Challenge Yet

By Rafael Motamayor 7 days ago

Netflix's One Piece overcomes one of the toughest challenges of live-action anime adaptations in the new trailer for season 2.

Ichigo Kurosaki holding his blade in front of his face in Bleach

Why Is It Called Bleach? The Anime's Unusual Title Explained

By Devin Meenan 8 days ago

Bleach fans have various theories about the true meaning of the anime/manga's title, but creator Tite Kubo actually cleared up that mystery at one point.

Zooey Deschanel as DG, wearing a blue dress and looking shocked, in Tin Man

Zooey Deschanel Starred In A Star-Studded Wizard Of Oz Miniseries That Everyone Forgot About

By Danielle Ryan 8 days ago

There have been many, many Wizard of Oz re-imaginings over the years, but this dark Zooey Deschanel-starring miniseries might be the weirdest of them all.

Reaper poster: Ben, Sam, and Sock striking action poses while the Devil looms in the background

Why The CW's Urban Fantasy Comedy Reaper Was Canceled

By Devin Meenan 8 days ago

The CW's entertaining urban fantasy comedy Reaper starred Bret Harrison as Hell's bounty hunter, but it was canceled after just two seasons.

Steve Buscemi as Headmaster Dort gives a speech to his students in Wednesday

Wednesday Season 2 Gives A Tim Burton Alum A Standout Guest Starring Role

By Debopriyaa Dutta 8 days ago

The third episode of Wednesday season 2 features a special appearance by a Tim Burton veteran who's no stranger to playing antagonists in the director's work.

Catherine Zeta-Jones as Morticia Addams, Isaac Ordonez as Pugsley Addams, and Luis Guzmán as Gomez Addams looking alarmed in Wednesday

One Wednesday Season 2 Scene Calls Back To One Of Catherine Zeta-Jones' Best Movies

By Jeremy Mathai 8 days ago

Wednesday season 2 brings Wednesday and Morticia's relationship to the forefront, culminating in a scene that evokes a great Catherine Zeta-Jones movie moment.

Jenna Ortega as Wednesday seems done with social events in Wednesday season 2

How Wednesday Season 2 Pays Homage To The Best Addams Family Movie

By Debopriyaa Dutta 9 days ago

Addams Family Values, itself arguably the best Addams Family movie, provides direct inspiration for a storyline in the first half of Wednesday season 2.

Wednesday Addams refuses to lead the pack in Wednesday

This Wednesday Season 2 Premiere Scene Gives Jenna Ortega Her Best Moment Yet

By Bill Bria 9 days ago

Jenna Ortega's best moment in Wednesday season 2 (so far) gives both the actor and her character a chance to address their concerns about the show around them.

Wednesday and Uncle Fester stumble upon the experiment base in Wednesday

Wednesday Season 2's Most Shocking Death Scene Will Send Fans Reeling

By Debopriyaa Dutta 12 days ago

After concluding with a shocking death and a cliffhanger, the first part of Wednesday season 2 really raises the stakes for the remainder of the season.

Joanna Lumley as Grandmama Addams opening some gates in Wednesday

Wednesday Season 2 Reveals The New Grandmama (And The Casting Is Perfect)

By Nick Staniforth 12 days ago

Wednesday season 2 features a very different take on Grandmama Addams, as portrayed by a legendary actor who's worked with producer/director Tim Burton before.

Tricia Helfer as Number Six on Battlestar Galactica, looking peeved

A Battlestar Galactica Star Lost Out On A Major Game Of Thrones Role

By Danielle Ryan 13 days ago

Before Game of Thrones found its dynamite cast, one of the stars on Battlestar Galactica was nearly the Queen of the Seven Kingdoms.

Steve working at the video store candy counter in Stranger Things season 4

How Old Is Steve Harrington In Stranger Things?

By Rick Stevenson 13 days ago

Steve Harrington first showed up on Stranger Things in nearly a decade ago, but that much time hasn't passed in Hawkins, Indiana. How old is he supposed to be?

Daniela Nieves' Lissa Dragomir looks across frame in closeup on Vampire Academy

Why Peacock Canceled Vampire Academy After One Season

By Joe Roberts 13 days ago

Despite getting much better reviews than its movie counterpart, Peacock's Vampire Academy got the axe after just one season. Here's why the show was canceled.

Spock, Kirk, and McCoy on a Greek planet in an episode of Star Trek

Star Trek: The Original Series Had An Unforgettable Episode Banned In The UK For Decades

By Witney Seibold 16 days ago

One of the most important episodes of Star Trek: The Original Series was banned in the UK for almost 30 years. Here's why it took so long to be seen.

George (Paapa Essiedu) panting on The Lazarus Project

An Underrated Sci-Fi Series On Netflix Proves That Paapa Essiedu Is Perfect For Harry Potter's Snape

By Mike Bedard 18 days ago

If you want to see the potential for Paapa Essiedu's performance as Snape in the upcoming Harry Potter series, Netflix has a show you should check out now.

Nick Frost as Hagrid, Alastair Stout as Ron, Dominic McLaughlin as Harry Potter, and Arabella Stanton as Hermione in earky publicity images from HBO's Harry Potter; plus John Lithgow as Cardinal Tremblay answering questions in Conclave.

Harry Potter HBO TV Series Cast Guide: See The New Faces Of Hogwarts & Beyond

By Luke Y. Thompson 20 days ago

Here's everything you need to know about the main cast of HBO's upcoming Harry Potter series, and where you may have seen some of them before.

A collage of comic book images with Professor X surrounded by Knull, Doctor Strange, Scarlet Witch, and Silver Surfer

12 Marvel Characters Who Would Absolutely Destroy Superman

By Samuel Stone 20 days ago

What would happen if Superman took a little trip to the Marvel universe? Well, here are 12 Marvel characters who would absolutely ragdoll him.

Dobby staring Harry down in Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets

Why Harry Potter's Controversial Hermione-House Elves Subplot Is HBO's Biggest Challenge

By Michael Boyle 21 days ago

Hermione's activism for house elves is perhaps the most controversial subplot in the Harry Potter books, so let's consider how the HBO TV show should handle it.

Ruth (Alison Brie), Dan (Mamoudou Athie), Shiela (Drew Barrymore), Mark (Steve Carell), and Holden (Jonathan Groff) next to each other

15 Canceled Netflix Shows That Ended On A Cliffhanger

By Mike Bedard 22 days ago

Netflix has canceled many a popular series with little to no warning, and in some cases, without any resolution. Here are 15 such shows that got the axe.