Science Fiction Shows

Murderbot Pulls Off The One Thing Dexter And Hannibal Failed To Do

By Nick Staniforth 4 months ago

Apple TV+'s adaptation of the popular Murderbot book series is another win for the streamer, especially because the show overcomes a common pitfall.

Spock and Kirk in the 2009 film Star Trek

Why J.J. Abrams Once Called Star Trek 'Silly'

By Witney Seibold 4 months ago

J.J. Abrams ushered in a new era of Star Trek movies when he adapted them in 2009, but he was never much of a 'Trekkie, Trekker, or Trekkist.'

Andor Is Over, And The Future Of Live-Action Star Wars Has Me Very Worried

By Rafael Motamayor 4 months ago

Andor is one of the biggest and boldest Star Wars experiments ever, but it also feels like the end of an era for the live-action side of the franchise.

Rylan Clark as Rylan smiling on Doctor Who

Doctor Who Season 2, Episode 6 Subjects Its Two Celebrity Cameos To A Fate Worse Than Death

By Pauli Poisuo 4 months ago

Fittingly, given its bittersweet themes, Doctor Who season 2, episode 6 plays its celebrity cameos for laughs while hinting at plenty of pain hiding underneath.

Diego Luna as Cassian Andor looking determined in a TIE Fighter cockpit in Andor Season 2

The Andor Season 2 Finale Leaves A Door Open For A Surprise Character Return

By Noah Villaverde 4 months ago

Given the way Andor season 2 ends, there's a chance that a surprising Star Wars character ends up returning in another project set years later on the timeline.

Ben Stiller speaking in a behind-the-scenes video for Severance

Why Ben Stiller Doesn't Act In Severance

By Rusteen Honardoost 4 months ago

Ben Stiller only directs Severance without acting in it (unlike many of his previous projects), but he has a specific reason for taking that approach.

Ncuti Gatwa's Doctor floating in space on Doctor Who

Doctor Who Season 2, Episode 6 Reintroduces The Show's Most Mysterious Character

By Pauli Poisuo 4 months ago

The latest episode of Doctor Who on Disney+ features a character who dates all the way back to the days of the First Doctor.

Morty and Rick fighting in a spaceship in Rick and Morty.

Why Adult Swim Wanted Rick And Morty To Receive A TV-14 Rating

By Witney Seibold 4 months ago

Adult Swim is known for its subversive, original, and absurdly adult comedy shows, but the creative team pushed for Rick and Morty to have a TV-14 rating.

Two Maple Street neighbors looking worried in The Twilight Zone

5 Essential Twilight Zone Episodes That Everyone Should Watch At Least Once

By Rick Stevenson 4 months ago

These five episodes of The Twilight Zone make for an excellent primer of Rod Serling's landmark series (from its creepier side to its more subtle storytelling).

Varada Sethu as Belinda and Ncuti Gatwa as the Doctor smiling in front of the TARDIS in Doctor Who

Doctor Who Season 2, Episode 6 Is A Callback To The Cruelest Version Of The Doctor

By Pauli Poisuo 4 months ago

Ncuti Gatwa's Doctor takes a troubling turn in Doctor Who season 2, episode 6, harkening back to a previous Doctor's darkest moment.

Cassian and Bix holding each other in Andor season 2

Andor Season 2 Delivers The Greatest And Most Tragic Romance In All Of Star Wars

By Rick Stevenson 4 months ago

Andor might be focused on political intrigue and spycraft, but it also found time to deliver Star Wars' best romance storyline yet.

Luthen Rael checking his wig in a mirror in Andor season 2

Andor's Luthen Has An Even Darker Backstory Than You Probably Imagined

By Rick Stevenson 4 months ago

Andor season 2 reveals that Luthen Rael (Stellan Skarsgård) and Kleya Marki's (Elizabeth Dulau) backstory is even more complicated than Star Wars fans guessed.

David Dastmalchian's Gurathin working on a computer on Murderbot

Who Plays Gurathin On Apple TV+'s Murderbot?

By Pauli Poisuo 4 months ago

Apple TV+'s Murderbot boasts an impressive cast including Alexander Skarsgård, but a beloved genre actor is the perfect Gurathin.

Diego Luna as Cassian Andor standing in front of Genevieve O'Reilly as Mon Mothma in Andor

Andor Is Closer To George Lucas' Original Star Wars Vision Than Many Fans Realize

By Jeremy Mathai 4 months ago

Some folks argue that Andor doesn't 'feel' like Star Wars, but in truth, it's the purest distillation of George Lucas' ethos for the franchise yet.

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 4 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.

Andor Creator Explains Why He Chose To End The Series With That Final Shot

By Rafael Motamayor 4 months ago

Andor features some of the darkest moments in Star Wars, but creator Tony Gilroy wanted to offer hope in the series' final shot.

Alexander Skarsgård's Murderbot wearing a helmet on Murderbot

Murderbot Finally Allows Alexander Skarsgård To Get Truly Weird (And It's A Delight)

By Pauli Poisuo 4 months ago

Alexander Skarsgård is one of the most interesting actors working today, and the new Muderbot series adaptation on Apple TV+ further proves it.

Saw Gerrera talks to someone off frame as he looks sad in Andor

Andor Season 2 Echoes A Star Wars Rebels Moment That Makes Saw Gerrera Even More Tragic

By Rafael Motamayor 4 months ago

There's a quick Saw Gerrera moment in the final episode of Andor that echoes a scene from Star Wars Rebels and sheds light on what the Rebellion thinks of him.

The Star Trek: Stranger New Worlds cast strolling across an alien landscape in the season 3 poster

Star Trek: Strange New Worlds Season 3 Release Date Revealed, And It's Closer Than You'd Think

By Witney Seibold 4 months ago

Star Trek: Strange New Worlds season 3 is just around the corner, and we have both an official release date and poster to prove it.

Diego Luna as Cassian Andor walking on Yavin 4 in Andor

Andor Season 2 Almost Featured A Cameo From A Major Star Wars Character

By Jeremy Mathai 4 months ago

Andor season 2 nearly featured a familiar face from the Star Wars universe, but creator Tony Gilroy ultimately elected against it.

Rok-Tahk, Zero, Dal, Murf, and Jankom in Starfleet uniforms on Star Trek: Prodigy.

The Best Star Trek Series That You Probably Haven't Seen Just Got Canceled

By Witney Seibold 4 months ago

After being canceled by Paramount+ and then resurrected, this Star Trek show seems to have finally experienced the end of the line after being canceled again.

Enola wonders what her Waterworld fate will be

Whatever Happened To Enola Actress Tina Majorino From Waterworld?

By Luke Y. Thompson 4 months ago

Tina Majorino held her own alongside Kevin Costner in Waterworld as the young girl Enola, but what happened to the actress after the infamous blockbuster?

Kirk standing on Vasquez Rocks on Star Trek

The Stunning Vasquez Rocks Served As A Key Filming Location For Multiple Sci-Fi Classics

By Witney Seibold 4 months ago

If you're watching a science fiction movie shot in Los Angeles that needed an alien landscape, chances are high that the production visited Vasquez Rocks.

A Doctor Who Beginner's Guide: Where To Start Watching The Long-Running Sci-Fi Classic

By Hoai-Tran Bui 4 months ago

Intimidated by Doctor Who's 50-year history but curious about getting into the long-running BBC sci-fi series? We have a guide on how to watch Doctor Who.