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2024 Shogun Is A Masterpiece, But Don't Sleep On NBC's 1980 Adaptation That Changed Television
FX wasn't the first network to bring James Clavell's novel to screens.
I Didn't Like Robby Keene's Ending In Cobra Kai, But Then I Rewatched The Karate Kid
Robby's victory may not have been on the mat, but the prize was greater than it first appears.
John Krasinski's Favorite Office Episode Is One Of The Show's Most Controversial
One of the most divisive episodes of The Office is loved by one of its most beloved stars.
If You're Still Wishing For The Expanse Season 7, This Three-Season Sci-Fi Show Makes A Great Replacement
The Expanse season 7 may alwasy feel just out of reach, but there's a satisfying story on Netflix that makes the uncertainty easier to swallow.
You'd Never Guess That The Sopranos' Iconic Finale Inspired The Ending Of A Beloved 2010s Sitcom
The Sopranos has influenced a lot of shows - but one that borrowed from the infamous ending couldn't be more different in tone.
The TV Show Quentin Tarantino Watched 3 Times So He Could "Listen To Dialogue One More Time"
There's a series master of dialogue Quentin Taratinto has outspokenly praised for its snappy conversations and character-driven pacing.
Gilmore Girls Set Up Dean's Downfall In Its Very First Episode & It Took Me 25 Years To Realize It
Dean showing his true colors as Gilmore Girls went on wasn't the unexpected downfall that it seems when revisiting the pilot.
Supernatural's First Spinoff Avoided The One Mistake That Killed The Winchesters
A lesser-known Supernatural side project gave fans what they actually wanted.
Every Six Feet Under Character's Death In The Series Finale Montage
The end of Six Feet Under is one of the most memorable in TV history, and it's thanks to a set of unforgettable flash-forwards.
Theo James' Downton Abbey Storyline Is Based On A Real Scandal — The True Story Explained
Kemal's sudden death wasn't entirely fictional.
Parks & Rec Got So Much Better When Leslie Knope Stopped Resembling Another Iconic Sitcom Character
Parks and Rec couldn't step out of The Office's shadow until Leslie changed.
2 Years Before She Was Margaery Tyrell In Game Of Thrones, Natalie Dormer Played Another Royal In This Historical Drama Series
Natalie Dormer became fan favorite royalty as Margaery Tyrell, but she cut her teeth portraying monarchs much earlier.
I Still Miss Firefly, But A Revival Could Never Recapture The Show's Magic After The 2005 Movie
A Firefly revival might not be the return to glory fans are hoping for.
If You're Eager For The Buffy Reboot, This Awesome Canadian Supernatural Drama Can Tide You Over
If the Buffy reboot is taking too long for you, check out this supernatural masterpiece from the 2010s.
House Secretly Foreshadowed Wilson's Fate 2 Years Before Season 8's Heartbreaking Twist
The final emotional gut-punch in House felt like a shock - but the twist was teased years before the show ended.
What Went Wrong With Jordan Peele's Twilight Zone Reboot
The 2019 version of The Twilight Zone was a recipe for guaranteed success, so the fact it fell short of expectations deserves analysis.
If You Miss Warrior Nun, Check Out This Similar Supernatural Series That Ran For Twice As Long
The Warrior Nun cancellation by Netflix after just two well-received seasons still stings, but one SyFy show could soothe the pain.
If You're Still Missing The Expanse, This 4-Season Sci-Fi Show From 26 Years Ago Makes A Great Replacement
The Expanse is still sorely missed, but there's a late 1990s replacement that could salve the wound.
Why Dark Creators' Ambitious Sci-Fi Show Was Cancelled By Netflix After Just 1 Season
The follow-up to Dark was a victim of one of the most frustrating trends of the modern entertainment landscape.
If You Miss Fringe, This Mind-Bending Sci-Fi Show With 84% RT Score Is The Perfect Replacement
Fringe left a gaping void when it finished in finished in 2013 - this Netflix show can fill it.