How The X-Files Created A Fan-Favorite Character Out Of Thin Air
The Cigarette Smoking Man evolved from background player to series big bad in the most unexpected of ways.
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How The X-Files Brought Vince Gilligan And Bryan Cranston Together
We might not have gotten Bryan Cranston as Walter White if it weren't for a fateful X-Files episode.
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Stranger Things Season 4 Trailer Breakdown: Upside Down And Worlds Apart
Time seems to be cracking in the new Stranger Things season 4 trailer, which is full of the horrors of the Upside Down.
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Why Mystery Science Theater 3000's Founding Duo Eventually Split
'And it just all fell apart after that.'
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A Cut Plotline Could Have Rewritten Decades Of Doctor Who
Steven Moffat's original draft of the 50th anniversary special The Day of the Doctor might have made for a very different retcon.
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Ridley Scott Was Supposed To Design Doctor Who's Most Infamous Aliens
One sci-fi legend almost had a hand in crafting another sci-fi staple.
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The Writers Took A Leap Of Faith For Star Trek: Lower Decks Season 2
Series creator and executive producer Mike McMahon took a major risk with Star Trek: Lower Decks season 2, taking the franchise in a whole new direction.
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Neelix's Makeup Was A Struggle Behind The Scenes Of Star Trek: Voyager
Neelix was a recognizable face on Star Trek: Voyager throughout the show's run, but the makeup transformation process was unpleasant for actor Ethan Phillips.
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Doctor Who Could Have Been A Much Darker Sci-Fi Show
When Doctor Who was first being developed as a TV series in the early 1960s, there were plans to make it a very different -- and much darker -- show.
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A Brilliant Piece Of Improv Produced Battlestar Galactica's Signature Line
One of the most poignant moments in Battlestar Galactica spawned its signature line -- and the delivery was also completely improvised by Edward James Olmos.
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Doctor Who's Regeneration Was A Sci-Fi Solution To A Real-World Problem
'Time Lords have this little trick, it's sort of a way of cheating death, except, it means I'm gonna change.'
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A 30-Second Pep Talk Prevents Generations Of Fascism In Episode 6 Of Star Trek: Picard
Picard is still merely stumbling along.
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The Moon Knight Directors Whose Wild Science Fiction Movies You Need To See
Justin Benson and Aaron Moorhead are bringing their sci-fi and horror sensibilities to Marvel's Moon Knight.
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Why Filming Twilight Zone Had William Shatner Feeling Claustrophobic
In true Twilight Zone fashion, the production of 'Nightmare at 20,000 Feet' was cramped for physical space and time.
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11 Reasons Why The Next Generation Is The Best Star Trek Show
In 1987, "Star Trek: The Next Generation" had a huge legacy to live up to. It would go on to eclipse the success of its predecessor. Here's why.
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Why The Creator Of Doctor Who's Theme Song Went Uncredited For Decades
Featuring swoops, clouds, and wind bubbles.
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Making Doctor Who's Daleks Move Wasn't Exactly Easy
Daleks are just one of the Doctor's greatest archenemies — and it turns out, they were just as challenging to control for the show's production team, too!
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Why Battlestar Galactica Had Such An Aversion To Aliens
After leaving the world of Star Trek, Ronald D. Moore developed the Battlestar Galactica remake — a gritty sci-fi series that didn't feature aliens.
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This Twilight Zone Story Was Very Personal To Rod Sterling
Nostalgia can be a hell of a drug, as deftly shown by Rod Serling in this revered episode of The Twilight Zone.
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Why Garrett Wang Thinks Star Trek: Voyager Wasted Kim's Potential
Star Trek: Voyager ran for seven seasons, and the series never really let Harry Kim grow up enough to reach his full potential.
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The (Dumb) Mystery Is Afoot In Episode 5 Of Star Trek: Picard
After a strong start, Picard season 2 stumbles with episode 5.
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The Inspiration Behind Twilight Zone's 'Five Characters In Search Of An Exit'
Come for the twist ending, stay for the examination of Rod Serling's fascinating influences.
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Every Season Of Star Trek: The Next Generation Ranked Worst To Best
Star Trek: The Next Generation had big shoes to fill following the original Star Trek series. Here is every season of The Next Generation ranked worst to best.
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Why Star Trek: The Next Generation Seemed Doomed To Fail
No one had faith that The Next Generation would become one of the greatest TV shows ever made.
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Richard Matheson, The Influential Science Fiction Writer You've Never Heard Of
Richard Matheson is the writer behind many influential science fiction stories. Here are a few of his most important works within the sci-fi genre.
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The Star Trek Frustrations That Shaped Battlestar Galactica
'How can you give up on your own show? How do you give up on your characters?'
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