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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 15 min 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 5 hours 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 1 day 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 3 days 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 4 days 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 5 days 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 7 days 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 13 days 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 15 days 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 23 days 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 29 days 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 1 month 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 2 months 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 2 months 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 2 months 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 2 months 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 2 months 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 2 months 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 2 months 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 2 months 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 3 months 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 3 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 3 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 3 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 3 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 3 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 4 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.