Screen Rant - TV Lists https://screenrant.com All the latest movie news, movie trailers & reviews - and the same for TV, too. Mon, 11 Dec 2023 01:40:18 GMT en-US hourly 60 <![CDATA[Lawmen: Bass Reeves Episode 7 Recap: 10 Story Reveals]]> WARNING: SPOILERS ahead for Lawmen: Bass Reeves episode 7.

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Mon, 11 Dec 2023 01:40:18 GMT https://screenrant.com/lawmen-bass-reeves-episode-7-recap-story-reveals/
<![CDATA[8 Burning Questions After Doctor Who's 60th Anniversary & Ncuti Gatwa's Debut]]> Warning: This article contains spoilers for the Doctor Who 60th-anniversary specials "The Star Beast," "Wild Blue Yonder," and "The Giggle."

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Sun, 10 Dec 2023 21:50:16 GMT https://screenrant.com/doctor-who-60th-anniversary-questions-unanswered-mysteries/
<![CDATA[10 Most Shocking Yellowstone Deaths That We're Still Not Over]]> Yellowstone has become one of the most popular shows in recent years, and with its ensemble cast and tumultuous conflicts come some shocking deaths. Taylor Sheridan's series offers a modern take on the Western genre that isn't any less vicious than classic movies about gunslingers in the Wild West. Despite taking place in modern civilized society, characters die left and right on Yellowstone as Kevin Costner's John Dutton fights to defend the land his family has owned for over a century. As various threats oppose the Dutton Ranch, there have been casualties on all sides.

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Sun, 10 Dec 2023 21:05:30 GMT https://screenrant.com/yellowstone-show-most-shocking-deaths/
<![CDATA[8 Ways Doctor Who's 60th Anniversary Has Set Up A Disney UNIT Spinoff]]> WARNING: Contains SPOILERS for Doctor Who - "The Giggle."

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Sun, 10 Dec 2023 19:50:16 GMT https://screenrant.com/doctor-who-unit-spinoff-60th-anniversary-clues/
<![CDATA[10 TV Women Who Don't Deserve The Hate They Get]]> There are many complex characters out there, and some of them rightfully get hate, yet some female TV characters who have been long-hated don't fit into that category. Drawing strong reactions from the audience proves the actors, the writers, and the directors did their job well, whether with universally loved or despite characters. However, certain female TV characters tend to receive flak above and beyond what is fair, even if they do make some questionable choices.

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Sun, 10 Dec 2023 19:35:16 GMT https://screenrant.com/tv-women-characters-hate-dont-deserve/
<![CDATA[10 Theories About Why Homelander Is Covered In Blood In The Boys Season 4]]> Homelander is covered in blood in The Boys season 4 trailer, and there's yet to be any explanation as to why. Anthony Starr's character is shown with an unreadable expression after looking to have been involved in, or at least witness to, a violent altercation in The Boys season 4 trailer. The reason for his crimson-soaked skin, hair, and super-suit has yet to be revealed, but various possible scenarios could explain how it happened.

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Sun, 10 Dec 2023 19:20:15 GMT https://screenrant.com/homelander-blood-reasons-boys-trailer/
<![CDATA[The Big Bang Theory: The Tallest (& Shortest) Actors In The Cast]]> The Big Bang Theory cast creates one of the most beloved television ensembles and part of the joy of their chemistry is the unique appearance of each character, especially in their heights. Many actors are actually much shorter than they look, as the camera angles, or even clever lifts, make them look taller than they really are. Conversely, sometimes it's tough to tell how toweringly tall an actor might be when seeing them on screen from the comfort of the couch. When it comes to the heights of the cast of The Big Bang Theory, they vary quite a bit.

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Sun, 10 Dec 2023 19:00:18 GMT https://screenrant.com/big-bang-theory-tallest-shortest-actors/
<![CDATA[12 Recent TV Shows That Became Way Bigger Than Expected]]> Some TV shows arrive with a lot of fanfare, but there are plenty of less highly anticipated shows which break out and become successful. TV shows generally don't receive the same build up as movies for a variety of reasons, but there are still some key factors that can indicate how popular a show might turn out to be. Big name actors and popular franchises are the two most reliable of these indicators, so when a show has neither, it needs to do something special to break out from the pack and get people talking.

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Sun, 10 Dec 2023 18:50:26 GMT https://screenrant.com/tv-shows-more-popular-than-expected/
<![CDATA[10 Reasons Why Ahsoka's Baylan Skoll & Shin Hati Are Disney's Best Star Wars Villains]]> Star Wars is known for its compelling and iconic villains, and while the Disney era has introduced many new antagonists, Baylan Skoll and Shin Hati proved to be the best in Ahsoka season 1. Disney Star Wars has continued to feature classic villains like Darth Vader while resurrecting Legends characters like Grand Admiral Thrawn, expanding on their stories and even incorporating them into new mediums. The new Star Wars movies and TV shows have also introduced original villains that quickly became fan favorites, from Kylo Ren in the Star Wars sequel trilogy to Dedra Meero in Andor season 1.

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Sun, 10 Dec 2023 18:30:16 GMT https://screenrant.com/ahsoka-baylan-skoll-shin-hati-best-star-wars-villains/
<![CDATA[5 Must Watch Star Trek: Prodigy Season 1 Episodes To Hook New Netflix Fans]]> After a long wait, Star Trek: Prodigy makes its Netflix debut on Christmas Day, 2023. As Star Trek's first foray into fully computer-generated animation, Prodigy is a gorgeously-rendered action-adventure series following the exploits of six alien kids from the Delta Quadrant on the USS Protostar, an unearthed Starfleet ship that offers them freedom. Dal R'El (Brett Gray) leads the untested crew to escape forced labor on the Tars Lamora mining colony, with guidance from a training hologram modeled after Star Trek: Voyager's Captain Kathryn Janeway (Kate Mulgrew).

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Sun, 10 Dec 2023 18:30:16 GMT https://screenrant.com/star-trek-prodigy-netflix-must-watch-episodes/
<![CDATA[Grey's Anatomy: 10 Episodes To Watch If You Miss Meredith & Cristina]]> Meredith and Cristina’s friendship has been at the center of Grey’s Anatomy in the first ten seasons of the medical drama, but some episodes were more important than others for the progress of their relationship. Going from interns to residents and finally attendings, Grey’s Anatomy seasons 1 to 10 saw them navigating marriages, various cataclysmic events hitting the hospital, and the usual work-related drama that established them as allies before making them friends. Their friendship hit highs and lows through the years, but it also showed how they were always there for each other, no matter their momentary fight or cause for celebration.

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Sun, 10 Dec 2023 18:05:16 GMT https://screenrant.com/greys-anatomy-best-meredith-cristina-friendship-episodes/
<![CDATA[Our Flag Means Death Season 3 Wishlist: 6 Things We Want To See]]> Warning: This list contains spoilers for season 2 of Our Flag Means Death.

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Sun, 10 Dec 2023 17:40:29 GMT https://screenrant.com/our-flag-means-death-season-3-wishlist/
<![CDATA[5 Actors Star Trek: Strange New Worlds Should Cast As Carol Marcus]]> In Star Trek: Strange New Worlds season 2, Lt. James T. Kirk (Paul Wesley) mentioned his pregnant girlfriend, Carol Marcus, but who should play Kirk's on-again-off-again girlfriend if she appears in Strange New Worlds season 3? The character of Dr. Carol Marcus (Bibi Besch) was first introduced in Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan. Carol and James had met and began a relationship sometime in the late 2250s, during which time Carol became pregnant with Kirk's son, David Marcus (Merritt Butrick). Although Kirk knew of his son's existence, Carol decided to raise David alone, knowing that Kirk would always be off traveling the stars.

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Sun, 10 Dec 2023 17:19:28 GMT https://screenrant.com/star-trek-strange-new-worlds-carol-marcus-actors/
<![CDATA[10 Most Addicting K-Dramas That Released In 2023]]> A lot of great and addicting K-dramas were released in 2023. With shows like Squid Game and Business Proposal having popularized the genre internationally, Korean dramas have upped their game when it comes to engaging shows. 2023 was an excellent year for K-dramas, with dozens coming out on Netflix, Viki, and Paramount+, among other streaming services. The output of fantastic dramas will only serve to lift the genre higher.

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Sun, 10 Dec 2023 17:15:14 GMT https://screenrant.com/most-addicting-k-dramas-2023/
<![CDATA[10 Best Villain Introductions In TV Shows, Ranked]]> Setting up the villain in a series is pivotal for the show's success, and some TV shows manage to introduce their antagonists spectacularly. While the show may revolve around its protagonist or hero, the villain is often equally important as they provide tension, drama, and challenges for the hero to overcome. Whether this villain is menacing, murderous, or overwhelmingly intimidating, their first appearance and introduction as the antagonist is vital for setting the tone of their character.

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Sun, 10 Dec 2023 17:05:15 GMT https://screenrant.com/best-villain-introductions-reveals-tv-shows/
<![CDATA[10 Worst TV Couples That Should Never Have Happened]]> Some TV couples are easy to root for, and some shouldn't have been together at all. When a show runs for many seasons, it's hard to come up with new pairings for the main cast, and this can lead to romantic relationships between characters that have no chemistry or were not meant to be together. Two characters might have great chemistry and a wonderful friendship, but this doesn't mean they should be together. Additionally, there can be red flags in these relationships from the start, and as the show ages, it's clear that these pair-ups wouldn't be on TV today.

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Sun, 10 Dec 2023 17:00:19 GMT https://screenrant.com/worst-tv-couples-not-happened-why/
<![CDATA[Every Grey's Anatomy Christmas Episode]]> Grey's Anatomy might not always be the most cheery of television, but it still has its fair share of holiday episodes. Meredith Grey (Ellen Pompeo) has overcome a lot of adversity and loss during her time at the hospital and did not have the happiest childhood either. For this reason, it's often difficult to get her in the holiday spirit. Additionally, the doctors in the hospital don't get a break for the holidays, they have to keep working and saving lives.

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Sun, 10 Dec 2023 16:20:15 GMT https://screenrant.com/greys-anatomy-christmas-episodes/
<![CDATA[20 Best Quotes From Psych]]> Psych has made its mark in television history for its lighthearted and consistent humor, which runs rampant with its witty and hilarious quotes. Considered one of the best procedural TV shows, Psych is a beloved American detective comedy-drama series that aired on USA Network from 2006 to 2014. The show follows sham psychic detective Shawn Spencer and his best friend Burton "Gus" Guster as they solve crimes for the Santa Barbara Police Department. With its quick banter between the leads, played by James Roday Rodriguez and Dulé Hill, clever pop culture references, and a parade of guest stars, Psych crafted engaging mysteries for eight seasons while never taking itself too seriously.

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Sun, 10 Dec 2023 15:30:18 GMT https://screenrant.com/best-quotes-from-psych/
<![CDATA[7 Planets The Mandalorian Season 4 Should Revisit (& 7 It Should Explore For The First Time)]]> With a brand-new call to adventure awaiting Pedro Pascal's Din Djarin and his Mandalorian apprentice and son Grogu, there are many planets The Mandalorian season 4 can both revisit and explore for the first time. The live-action Star Wars TV show has already been quite prolific at bringing new planets to life, as it's introduced 15 new planets to the Star Wars galaxy in the course of its 3 seasons. Now, with new adventures on the horizon, The Mandalorian season 4 has the chance to travel to even more planets than before, both old and new.

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Sun, 10 Dec 2023 15:00:17 GMT https://screenrant.com/the-mandalorian-season-4-planets-revisit-explore/
<![CDATA[10 Great Arcane Cosplays That Will Get You Ready For Season 2]]> Netflix's hit show Arcane features many dramatic looks among the residents of both Piltover and Zaun. Some of the hairstyles and weapons derived from League of Legends are challenging to recreate, but Instagram's cosplayers are not deterred. Jinx is the most popular Arcane cosplay, but there are also many amazing Vi, Caitlyn, Ekko, and Silco looks. While fans cannot know for sure what will happen after the season 1 finale's shocking ending, they can appreciate the cosplays made by fellow fans.

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Sun, 10 Dec 2023 15:00:17 GMT https://screenrant.com/arcane-season-2-great-cosplays/
<![CDATA[15 Best New Star Trek Characters Introduced In 2023]]> 2023 has introduced many remarkable new Star Trek characters. From the logical or poignant to the devastating or chilling to the hilarious or unusual or just plain cute, the past twelve months of Star Trek on Paramount+ have provided something unique and memorable for everyone. With Star Trek: Picard, Star Trek: Strange New Worlds, and Star Trek: Lower Decks going from strength to strength, the abundance of new and familiar faces grows ever creatively enriched. And with each contribution to the series making a significant and lasting impact, Star Trek's best new characters prove that a universe of possibilities remains open to everyone.

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Sun, 10 Dec 2023 14:30:16 GMT https://screenrant.com/star-trek-2023-best-new-characters/
<![CDATA[10 Best Original Songs On How I Met Your Mother, Ranked]]> How I Met Your Mother's nine seasons are filled with callbacks and original songs that accentuate the narrative. The musical talent in the How I Met Your Mother cast is clear since Robin (Cobie Smulders), Barney (Neil Patrick Harris), Ted (Josh Radnor), and Marshall (Jason Segel) all offer their vocals for various ditties and songs on the show. Additionally, some guest stars share their multiple talents to add to the show's balance between humor and creativity.

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Sun, 10 Dec 2023 14:05:16 GMT https://screenrant.com/how-i-met-your-mother-original-songs-ranked/
<![CDATA[10 Ahsoka Characters Who Can Return In The Mandalorian Season 4 (& How They Can Come Back)]]> The live-action "MandoVerse" Star Wars TV shows have crossed over multiple times, and with Ahsoka season 1 at an end, several characters have been set up to return in The Mandalorian season 4. Even though each show has a separate plot, The Mandalorian and Ahsoka both feature the New Republic and the Imperial Remnant, so the events of one show often have consequences in the other. With Dave Filoni's The Mandalorian Star Wars movie set to bring the MandoVerse to a close, it makes sense for Ahsoka's characters to appear in The Mandalorian season 4.

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Sun, 10 Dec 2023 14:00:14 GMT https://screenrant.com/ahsoka-characters-the-mandalorian-season-4-return/
<![CDATA[10 Movie & TV Adaptations That Were Reviewed By The Original Authors (& What They Said)]]> Some authors have praised movie and TV adaptations of their books, while others have expressed their dislike of the results. The book-to-screen process is inherently difficult and some elements beloved by book fans will inevitably be cut. Yet some adaptations are so different from the source material, that it appears that the producers did not care at all about maintaining the books' core story and themes.

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Sun, 10 Dec 2023 14:00:14 GMT https://screenrant.com/movie-tv-adaptations-reviewed-original-authors-writers/
<![CDATA[10 Biggest Unanswered Questions After Loki Season 2]]> The epic finale of Loki season 2 left many questions unanswered, and there's no sign of the MCU solving these mysteries anytime soon. Marvel Studios' Loki series on Disney+ marked a huge transformation for Tom Hiddleston's God of Mischief following his great escape after the Battle of New York during Avengers: Endgame's Time Heist. After Loki season 1 saw the Sacred Timeline destroyed, 2023's follow-up season featured Loki and his new team at the Time Variance Authority fighting to adjust the Temporal Loom and protect the multiverse. Loki season 2 revealed many new details pertinent to the MCU's Multiverse Saga, but posed even more questions that have gone unanswered.

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Sun, 10 Dec 2023 13:30:15 GMT https://screenrant.com/loki-season-2-unanswered-questions/
<![CDATA[10 TV Shows That Are Essential To Understanding The 1990s]]> There are some television series that have become associated with the time in which they were produced, and in the 1990s, several TV shows were essential to understanding that decade. Some shows challenged societal expectations and led to changes in the way that audiences viewed and perceived the world. Other TV shows developed strong and unique characters who became iconic representations of the decade they were on the air. There were also shows that pushed the boundaries of what was possible on television and had a lasting impact on the way media is produced and majorly influenced the subsequent development of the modern television landscape.

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Sun, 10 Dec 2023 13:20:15 GMT https://screenrant.com/essential-1990s-tv-shows/
<![CDATA[Virgin River Season 6 Wishlist: 9 Things We Want To See]]> Spoilers are ahead for Virgin River season 5, part 2.

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Sun, 10 Dec 2023 01:45:16 GMT https://screenrant.com/virgin-river-season-6-wishlist/
<![CDATA[All 8 Major Galactic Events Ahsoka's Grand Admiral Thrawn & Ezra Bridger Have Missed]]> Ahsoka's Grand Admiral Thrawn and Ezra Bridger missed quite a lot during their shared exile from the Star Wars galaxy. As seen in the new live-action show, Thrawn and Ezra both escaped the extragalactic world of Peridea, finally making it back to the known galaxy far, far away. However, it's likely both the hero and villain will need to get back up to speed on everything that happened while they were gone.

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Sun, 10 Dec 2023 01:02:40 GMT https://screenrant.com/ahsoka-grand-admiral-thrawn-ezra-bridger-major-galactic-events-missed/
<![CDATA[15 Shows That Prove The Theory Season 3 Is The Best Season Of A Series ]]> The debate about what season of a TV show is the best one is hotly contested, but there is plenty of evidence that it's likely to be season 3 of the series. Season 3 is the perfect point in a series because it has worked out the kinks in season 1, established its longevity in season 2, and then can play with the concept and themes in season 3. Whether the show ends there at a high point or goes on for several more seasons, season 3 is often the most memorable of a show.

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Sun, 10 Dec 2023 00:45:16 GMT https://screenrant.com/tv-shows-season-3-best-list/
<![CDATA[Farscape Cast - Where Are They Now?]]> The Farscape saga ended in 2004, leaving those who followed the show to wonder what happened to the cast of Farscape: The Peacekeeper Wars after it was concluded. Farscape is widely heralded as one of the TV sci-fi classics and one of the most influential TV shows from the 2000s when it comes to the space opera genre. A remastered version of the show landed on Prime in 2019. However, some of the Farscape actors have been more visible than others in recent years. While some have appeared in some of the world's biggest franchises, others have moved on to endeavors other than acting.

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Sun, 10 Dec 2023 00:30:20 GMT https://screenrant.com/farscape-cast-where-are-they-now/
<![CDATA[10 Best Shows Like Sweet Home]]> There are many TV shows out there similar to the Korean drama Sweet Home if audiences are looking for something similar to watch. Sweet Home is a horror K-drama about humans turning into monsters. Based on a webtoon of the same name, Sweet Home balances horror with a strange sense of camaraderie as the tenants of the Green Home apartment complex have to band together to survive the apocalypse. The second season of Sweet Home was released on Netflix on Dec. 1, 2023.

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Sat, 09 Dec 2023 22:20:14 GMT https://screenrant.com/shows-like-sweet-home-k-drama/
<![CDATA[10 Things Netflix's Live-Action Avatar Can Do To Make Sure Azula Doesn't Repeat Zuko]]> Avatar: The Last Airbender's Princess Azula has been referred to as one of the greatest animated villains ever created, but the live-action series needs to do a few things to ensure her story arc doesn't just repeat Zuko's. With her ruthless nature, unmatched combat skills, and darkly fitting downfall, Azula's original character arc has been more favorably compared to Daenerys from Game of Thrones. Therefore, news of a redemption arc for the character in Netflix's upcoming series caused predictable controversy.

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Sat, 09 Dec 2023 22:00:18 GMT https://screenrant.com/avatar-last-airbender-netflix-azula-redemption-arc-zuko-repeat/
<![CDATA[10 TV Recasts That Ended Up Being So Much Better]]> It's not unusual to see a TV show recast a character during its run, but some actor changes end up being even better than the original. Some of the best TV shows of all time have seen significant recasts for many different reasons, such as scheduling conflicts, either because a cast member is committed to another project or is unable to attend filming for whatever reason, or behind-the-scenes controversies. While many recasts cause the quality of a character to decline, there are plenty that change the show for the good.

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Sat, 09 Dec 2023 21:45:18 GMT https://screenrant.com/tv-actor-recasts-better/
<![CDATA[Every CSI Show, Ranked Worst To Best]]> Debuting in the year 2000, the CSI franchise has experienced massive success across multiple shows, but despite the series' accomplishments, some entries are remembered more fondly than others. CSI: Crime Scene Investigation's success led to the introduction of four spin-off shows, each being noted for its unique feel, characters, and approaches to the police procedural TV genre. Additionally, CSI's crossover episodes have helped keep things feeling consistent and grounded while also expanding the series' lore through memorable interactions between each show's cast. However, this unique approach to the police procedural hasn't prevented the CSI franchise from receiving its fair share of criticism.

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Sat, 09 Dec 2023 21:15:14 GMT https://screenrant.com/every-csi-show-ranked-best/
<![CDATA[Every Star Trek: DS9 Episode Directed By Rene Auberjonois]]> René Auberjonois is one of many Star Trek actors to have turned their hand to directing, having directed eight episodes of Star Trek: Deep Space Nine during his time on the show. Many Star Trek actors have become noted directors in their own right, with Jonathan Frakes and Leonard Nimoy having directed Hollywood movies that had nothing to do with the sci-fi franchise. Frakes began his extensive directing career on Star Trek: The Next Generation and his TNG co-stars Patrick Stewart, LeVar Burton and Michael Dorn followed suit. Worf actor Michael Dorn directed three episodes of DS9, including the episode "When it Rains", in which Dr. Julian Bashir (Alexander Siddig) seeks to cure the Morphogenic virus affecting Odo (René Auberjonois).

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Sat, 09 Dec 2023 20:50:17 GMT https://screenrant.com/every-star-trek-ds9-episode-directed-by-rene-auberjonois/
<![CDATA[10 Big Name Actors Who Joined TV Shows Just To Die Quickly]]> Numerous television series have cast major stars in key roles, only for those actors' characters to be promptly killed off within a few episodes. Often, these character deaths have drastic consequences for the show's narrative and, despite only appearing briefly, the actors prove to have a lasting impact on the series. While many of these deaths were surprising due to their character arcs and big-name actors, others should have been seen coming.

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Sat, 09 Dec 2023 20:35:16 GMT https://screenrant.com/actors-whose-characters-died-quickly-in-tv-shows/
<![CDATA[Wednesday Season 2 Wishlist: 10 Things We Want To See Happen]]> Netflix's hit show Wednesday will return with season 2, with the series' next episodes coming with expectations for certain storylines, character apperances, and dynamic changes. Wednesday premiered in 2022 with Tim Burton directing half of the first season and starring Jenna Ortega as the lead in the iconic titular role. The series was an absolute hit with a record-breaking viewership, leading Netflix to quickly renew Wednesday season 2 and continue the supernatural story of the classic Addams Family characters. Although its formula worked in season 1, there are many ways Wednesday season 2 could improve its recipe and also reinvent itself.

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Sat, 09 Dec 2023 20:15:17 GMT https://screenrant.com/wednesday-season-2-wishlist/
<![CDATA[10 Star Wars Characters Who May Be Secretly Force-Sensitive After Ahsoka's Massive Force Change]]> Ahsoka introduced a radical change to the Force and those who can wield it, which may reveal that several Star Wars characters were secretly Force-sensitive. Sabine Wren was never presented as Force-sensitive in Star Wars Rebels, even in the episodes where she trained to use a lightsaber. However, Ahsoka season 1 ended with Sabine learning to use the Force, even though Huyang said she had less potential than any Jedi candidate he had ever met. If someone like Sabine was secretly Force-sensitive, other Star Wars characters may have used the Force without realizing it.

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Sat, 09 Dec 2023 19:00:20 GMT https://screenrant.com/star-wars-character-secretly-force-sensitive-after-ahsoka/
<![CDATA[Dragon Ball, My Hero Academia, & One Piece: The Best Holiday Gifts For the Anime Fans in Your Life]]> The best holiday gifts for anime fans cover a wide variety of options for fans of a wide variety of franchises. From clothing, decorations, and even some specifically holiday-themed options, there is a perfect gift for every anime lover out there. It is not too late to find that special gift to tuck into a stocking or under the tree.

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Sat, 09 Dec 2023 19:00:20 GMT https://screenrant.com/best-holiday-gifts-anime-fans/
<![CDATA[10 Worst Things Gossip Girl Did To Serena Van Der Woodsen Ranked]]> Serena van der Woodsen was deemed the "it girl" of Gossip Girl but that doesn't mean the show didn't dish out numerous terrible things to her. Best known for being a free-spirit and hopeless romantic, Serena was intriguing both to viewers and the residents of the Upper East Side. Although certainly not a role model, Serena displayed a number of admirable qualities, including having incredibly thick skin and the ability to weather any storm with grace.

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Sat, 09 Dec 2023 18:40:15 GMT https://screenrant.com/gossip-girl-worst-things-serena-van-der-woodsen/
<![CDATA[10 Star Trek Villains In 2023 Ranked Worst To Best]]> Star Trek introduced some new villains in 2023 and brought back some old foes who have become iconic in their own right. Star Trek: Picard, Star Trek: Strange New Worlds, and Star Trek: Lower Decks all had new seasons in 2023, introducing the world to many new Trek heroes and villains. 2023 also saw the return of some classic Star Trek villains, like the Borg, the Changelings, and the Gorn. Whether they were facing off against Admiral Jean-Luc Picard (Patrick Stewart), Captain Christopher Pike (Anson Mount), or the crew of the USS Cerritos, these big bads had it out for our intrepid Starfleet heroes.

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Sat, 09 Dec 2023 18:30:23 GMT https://screenrant.com/star-trek-2023-villains-ranked-worst-best/
<![CDATA[8 TV Shows That Should Absolutely Not Have Been Crime Procedurals]]> Though the crime procedural is one of the most popular television genres, many shows that follow that format would have been far better if they had branched out. Some shows can evolve and reinvent themselves throughout their run, strengthening their longevity and fanbase. Often, a criminal investigation is added as a secondary plotline throughout an episode or season, taking time away from the main story of the series.

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Sat, 09 Dec 2023 18:30:23 GMT https://screenrant.com/tv-shows-procedurals-not-crime-dramas/
<![CDATA[10 TV Shows With Time Travel That Actually Makes Sense]]> Time travel can be a really fun element in sci-fi shows when properly utilized, but when it's handled poorly, it can spoil a series. There are TV shows that only use time travel to add a complicated sci-fi element while paying little to no attention to how it functions or impacts established events. However, some shows put a big effort into making sure the time travel elements are grounded in some sort of scientific principle, or that it has lasting effects on the rest of time, raising the story's stakes instead of erasing them.

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Sat, 09 Dec 2023 17:05:15 GMT https://screenrant.com/tv-shows-time-travel-makes-sense/
<![CDATA[10 Best Hulu TV Shows Of 2023]]> Hulu has always pushed the boundaries of quality TV in the streaming market, and the original shows that aired in 2023 are no exception. Whether they were recurring shows, new premieres, or limited series, Hulu's television lineup remained strong and gained notoriety over the year's season. Putting out original series can sometimes be a financial risk, but when the shows perform well, the reward is always worth it.

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Sat, 09 Dec 2023 16:50:14 GMT https://screenrant.com/best-hulu-shows-2023/
<![CDATA[Every Season of Star Wars Rebels, Ranked Worst to Best]]> Star Wars Rebels was one of the first Star Wars titles that Disney put out, and with that, there were some seasons of the show that were better than others. Rebels follows the crew of the Ghost and their journey from being low-level rebels to some of the highest-ranking members of the Rebel Alliance that helped take down the Empire. Among the Ghost crew were two Jedi, Jedi Knight Kanan Jarrus and his Padawan, Ezra Bridger. Also aboard was the Twi’lek ace pilot Hera Syndulla, Mandalorian Sabine Wren, and the former Lasat Honor Guard Member, Garazeb “Zeb” Orrelios.

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Sat, 09 Dec 2023 16:30:19 GMT https://screenrant.com/star-wars-rebels-seasons-ranked/
<![CDATA[IT Show Welcome To Derry Could Explore 7 Other Stephen King Stories]]> The fact that Welcome to Derry’s IT prequel will be set in Stephen King’s infamous small town means that the series could explore more of the author’s stories from this unsettling location. Prolific author Stephen King likes to use the same locations across various novels and short stories. This has allowed the writer to develop an interlinked fictional world with locations like Castle Rock, Derry, Ludlow, and Jerusalem's Lot recurring throughout his work. In 2018, producers took advantage of this fictional universe with the TV series Castle Rock, which combined elements from many of King’s projects in one location.

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Sat, 09 Dec 2023 16:30:19 GMT https://screenrant.com/welcome-derry-show-it-setting-stephen-king-stories/
<![CDATA[Every Bones Christmas Episode]]> The television series Bones is beloved in the crime procedural genre and boasts many festive episodes perfect to watch during the holiday season. Primarily focusing on Christmas, Bones adds an element of holiday intrigue to the crime that partners Dr. Temperance "Bones" Brennan (Emily Deschanel) and Agent Seeley Booth (David Boreanaz) investigate. Frequent themes that come up throughout the episodes are those of family, innocence, and forgiveness.

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Sat, 09 Dec 2023 16:05:15 GMT https://screenrant.com/bones-christmas-episodes/
<![CDATA[10 Best Law & Order Crossover Episodes, Ranked]]> The Law & Order franchise has been running for many years and has incurred multiple spin-offs, which makes the potential for crossovers practically endless. The procedural format leaves plenty of room open for investigations across shows to blend into one another, as well as for characters to work together, or butt heads. Each spin-off, or related show, has its own take on how best to show the process of catching criminals, and incorporating multiple perspectives is always engaging.

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Sat, 09 Dec 2023 15:30:17 GMT https://screenrant.com/law-and-order-crossover-episodes-best/
<![CDATA[15 Disappointing TV Shows That Turned Things Around In Season 2]]> Even if the first season of a new series doesn't achieve much acclaim, there's plenty of opportunity to turn things around in the second season. Many series run for several years after a lackluster season 1 and rise above the disappointment of negative feedback. A key part of this trajectory is upping the show's standards in season 2.

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Sat, 09 Dec 2023 14:45:16 GMT https://screenrant.com/bad-tv-shows-became-better-in-season-2/
<![CDATA[10 Best Gargoyles Episodes That Still Hold Up 26 Years After It Was Canceled]]> Gargoyles is still considered one of the best animated series of the 20th century, with several episodes resonating to this day. Gargoyles created an intricate mythology with complex characters and smart writing during its two season, 65 episode run. Each episode covered timely themes while introducing a generation of young viewers to concepts like film noir, world mythologies, and Shakespeare. Though never reaching mainstream popularity on the level of its contemporaries, like X-Men or Batman: The Animated Series, Gargoyles left a huge impression thanks to strong worldbuilding, overarching narrative, and superior voice acting.

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Sat, 09 Dec 2023 14:30:16 GMT https://screenrant.com/best-gargoyles-episodes-ranked/
<![CDATA[8 Suits Characters We Think Should Return In A Spinoff Show]]> Suits season 9 brilliantly wrapped the stories of protagonists Harvey Specter, Mike Ross, and Donna Paulson, but that doesn’t mean a spinoff couldn’t bring back some of the characters that made the legal drama iconic, whether central or secondary. While Suits’ first spinoff Pearson wasn’t as successful as the parent series, being canceled after only one season, the spinoff possibilities are endless based on the many characters and the worldbuilding the legal drama brought forth. The release of Suits seasons 1 to 8 on Netflix in June 2023 only reinvigorated talks of a spinoff, as the legal drama’s season 1 spent 11 weeks on the Top 10 most-watched series.

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Sat, 09 Dec 2023 14:20:17 GMT https://screenrant.com/suits-characters-spinoff-should-return/
<![CDATA[8 Reasons The MCU's Daredevil Show Release Update Is Good For The Marvel Show]]> The delay of Daredevil: Born Again might seem to be cause for despair at first glance, but there are some good reasons why the MCU's decision to take more time on the project should be a good thing. Charlie Cox's Matt Murdock was such a successful portrayal of the character in Daredevil's eponymous Netflix series that Disney has opted to officially incorporate the character into the MCU, with Matt Murdock and Vincent D'Onofrio's Kingpin both making cameo appearances in recent projects like Hawkeye, She-Hulk, and Spider-Man: No Way Home. But it seems that fans will have to wait a little longer for Daredevil to get his own time in the spotlight.

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Sat, 09 Dec 2023 14:10:15 GMT https://screenrant.com/daredevil-born-again-release-update-good-reasons/
<![CDATA[10 Strongest Female Characters in One Piece, Ranked]]> There is no shortage of strong female characters in One Piece. In fact, whether they were born powerful, acquired it through training, or obtained an ability by eating one of the notorious Devil Fruit, there are so many capable women in One Piece that for many fans, it's hard to keep track of them all.

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Sat, 09 Dec 2023 14:00:16 GMT https://screenrant.com/strongest-female-characters-one-piece/
<![CDATA[6 Walking Dead Inconsistencies & Plot Holes Created By Zombie Variants]]> As The Walking Dead universe continued to grow and develop, zombie variants proved to be an exciting new addition but also came with many problems. The concept of zombie variants revolved around the idea of creating new versions of the usual walkers found throughout the franchise. Rather than having typical slow-moving zombies, the series introduced smarter, faster, and stronger walkers. The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon even added acid zombies, showing just how unique and versatile the undead had become. While these additions created some bigger stakes and fresh problems, they also created inconsistencies and plot holes throughout the franchise which haven't been fully addressed.

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Sat, 09 Dec 2023 13:45:15 GMT https://screenrant.com/walking-dead-all-zombie-variant-plot-holes/
<![CDATA[All 5 Seasons Of The Twilight Zone, Ranked Worst To Best]]> The Twilight Zone produced over five seasons worth of original episodes from 1959 to 1964. Despite the classic anthology series being a hallmark in the science fiction genre, some of those seasons failed to sustain the charm the show is known for. Created and presented by Rod Serling, each episode told a standalone story often featuring a paranormal, futuristic, or simply strange theme. The series confronted pressing social issues and delivered riveting short-form entertainment with unexpected twist endings.

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Sat, 09 Dec 2023 13:40:14 GMT https://screenrant.com/twilight-zone-seasons-ranked-worst-best/
<![CDATA[Top 10 Star Wars Live-Action Adaptations Of Animated Characters, Ranked From Worst To Best]]> Star Wars' expansion to the world of live-action TV shows has seen several animated characters also make the transition between mediums with some being much more successful adaptations than others. Beginning with 2019's The Mandalorian, Star Wars took its first step into the realm of live-action TV shows. This proved an incredibly successful venture given the birth of Star Wars' New Republic timeline via various other shows from Ahsoka to The Book of Boba Fett. This success is only set to continue with the announcement of several upcoming Star Wars shows that will continue to flesh out this area of the Star Wars timeline.

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Sat, 09 Dec 2023 13:30:17 GMT https://screenrant.com/star-wars-live-action-animated-character-adaptations-ranked/
<![CDATA[Friends: 10 Most Memorable Christmas Quotes ]]> With viewers returning to the holiday episodes each year, the most memorable Friends Christmas quotes show why the sitcom was renowned for delivery when it came to the festive period. Nearly 30 years after it first aired, Friends remains an iconic feel-good sitcom, especially around the holiday season. Many of the show’s most famous moments revolve around the seasonal festivities and how the six characters celebrate together. Almost every season of Friends has an episode that gathers the group of six inseparable friends around Monica’s famously neat Christmas tree, sharing sweet moments, funny banter, and even hilarious fights.

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Sat, 09 Dec 2023 13:20:23 GMT https://screenrant.com/friends-most-memorable-christmas-quotes/
<![CDATA[Reacher Season 1 Recap: 9 Most Important Things To Remember Before Season 2]]> Spoilers are ahead for Reacher season 1.

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Sat, 09 Dec 2023 05:23:15 GMT https://screenrant.com/reacher-season-1-recap/
<![CDATA[Fellow Travelers Episode 7 Recap: 15 Story Reveals]]> WARNING: SPOILERS ahead for Fellow Travelers episode 7.

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Fri, 08 Dec 2023 23:20:21 GMT https://screenrant.com/fellow-travelers-episode-7-recap-story-reveals/
<![CDATA[8 TV Villains So Good That They Ruined The Show]]> There are a lot of great villains in TV shows, but eight of them were so good that they doomed their shows by setting the bar too high for anyone else to reach. Many long-running TV shows end up cycling through sizable lists of villains, while others use overarching antagonists to fill their villain roles over multiple seasons. From crime procedurals to big-budget epic fantasy series, every good TV show needs a strong villain, but creating a villain who is too good can also lead to problems.

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Fri, 08 Dec 2023 22:00:22 GMT https://screenrant.com/great-villains-ruined-show/
<![CDATA[8 Greatest Murder At The End Of The World Theories That Will Change How You See The Show]]> Warning! This article contains spoilers for A Murder At The End Of The World.

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Fri, 08 Dec 2023 20:20:16 GMT https://screenrant.com/murder-end-world-best-theories-change-show/
<![CDATA[11 Anime That Deserve Live-Action TV Adaptations]]> Neftlix's One Piece success has proven that now is the best time to adapt more anime into live-action TV shows. At one point, it was commonly agreed upon that live-action anime adaptations simply couldn't work due to the genre's Eastern sensibilities and Hollywood's Western tastes being too different. Furthermore, anime primarily thrives on its ability to express its emotions and themes through its unique animation, and many of the fight scenes are considered too difficult to recreate in a real-life context. With critical failures like Dragonball Evolution, Death Note, and Ghost in the Shell, three anime adaptations that ruined their source material, things seemed bleak for viewers anticipating faithful interpretations.

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Fri, 08 Dec 2023 19:20:16 GMT https://screenrant.com/anime-deserve-live-action-tv-adaptations/
<![CDATA[10 Best Anime That Actually Justify Their Ridiculously Long Titles]]> Most anime fans have heard of an anime with a ridiculously long title. Many light novels — a versatile genre of literature popular in Japan — are often cited for starting the long title trend, and with many of them having been adapted to anime, the trend has bled into a new medium.

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Fri, 08 Dec 2023 19:00:21 GMT https://screenrant.com/best-anime-long-titles/
<![CDATA[10 Biggest Challenges Harry Potter's TV Remake Must Overcome]]> A Harry Potter TV reboot has the potential to cover more source material than the original eight films, but there are many challenges that the show needs to overcome to be successful. HBO Max announced this year that the beloved Harry Potter franchise would return with a reboot, and it will be a TV series. Although there are many reasons why a reboot series is exciting, there is a lot of pressure on the Harry Potter show, and there are numerous factors that could stop it from becoming successful.

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Fri, 08 Dec 2023 18:00:19 GMT https://screenrant.com/harry-potter-tv-remake-challenges-problems/
<![CDATA[8 Late 2023 TV Shows That Got 100% Scores On Rotten Tomatoes]]> Not only has 2023 been a great year for television, but its final months have made it even better by delivering a handful of shows with perfect 100% critics scores on Rotten Tomatoes. The review website Rotten Tomatoes collects and collates multiple critics' reviews to provide potential viewers with a comprehensive consensus and rating. While rare, numerous TV series have earned a perfect 100% on Rotten Tomatoes. While many previous examples boast the coveted rating, some of the greatest television shows ever, based on this achievement on Rotten Tomatoes, were only just released in the second half of 2023.

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Fri, 08 Dec 2023 17:50:15 GMT https://screenrant.com/late-2023-tv-shows-100-percent-rotten-tomatoes/
<![CDATA[Every Modern Family Christmas Episode]]> With such a large family and each member with varying traditions and beliefs, the Modern Family Christmas episodes offer something different from the typical holiday sitcom fare. The Emmy-winning series earned acclaim from critics and popularity from viewers with its funny and heartfelt look at the extended and dysfunctional family of the Dunphys, Delgado-Pritchetts, and the Tucker-Pritchetts. While many standout episodes from the series focused on their intertwining storylines, the Christmas celebrations would always bring the whole family together.

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Fri, 08 Dec 2023 17:00:24 GMT https://screenrant.com/modern-family-christmas-episode-ranked/
<![CDATA[All 9 Wilf Episodes Of Doctor Who, Ranked By Bernard Cribbins’ Performance]]> Warning: This article contains spoilers for Doctor Who's 60th anniversary special, episode 2, "Wilf Blue Yonder."

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Fri, 08 Dec 2023 17:00:22 GMT https://screenrant.com/doctor-who-wilfred-mott-bernard-cribbins-episodes-ranked/
<![CDATA[10 TV Shows That Survived Killing Off Their Main Character]]> A good TV show builds stories around great central characters, but when a show kills off a main character and continues to tell a story with those who remain, it can be very impressive. Characters are central to any good story. A hero drives the plot forward, faces a series of challenges, and grows into the person that they have the potential to be. But some stories set the groundwork for building up a great character, only to take them away when the viewer least expects it.

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Fri, 08 Dec 2023 16:50:17 GMT https://screenrant.com/tv-shows-continued-after-killing-main-character/
<![CDATA[All 8 Virgin River Romances, Ranked Worst To Best]]> Mild spoilers are ahead for Virgin River season 5, part 2.

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Fri, 08 Dec 2023 16:45:18 GMT https://screenrant.com/virgin-river-romances-couples-ranked/
<![CDATA[Every The Big Bang Theory Christmas Episode]]> As a witty yet heartfelt sitcom that no one can deny the staying power of, The Big Bang Theory has a sparkling collection of Christmas episodes to return to every holiday season. One of CBS' crowning jewels, The Big Bang Theory was one of the most popular sitcoms to come out of the 2000s. The misadventures of Sheldon, Leonard, Howard, Raj and Penny as they navigated life, relationships, science and careers with charming witticisms and quirky bickering drew eyes across the nation. Ending after a respectable 12 season run, The Big Bang Theory, like any sitcom, managed to accrue its fair share of holiday-themed episodes.

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Fri, 08 Dec 2023 16:05:19 GMT https://screenrant.com/the-big-bang-theory-christmas-episodes/
<![CDATA[Every New Girl Christmas Episode]]> The sitcom New Girl includes episodes centered around Christmas that are as heartfelt and entertaining as the rest of the series. The series revolves around the lives of Jess and her three male roommates, who started as strangers upon her arrival at the loft. Within most of the Christmas episodes, it's emphasized how much the others care for Jess, as they'll do whatever it takes to make the holiday special for her.

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Fri, 08 Dec 2023 15:15:27 GMT https://screenrant.com/new-girl-christmas-episodes/
<![CDATA[Jon Hamm’s 10 Best Roles (That Aren't Don Draper) ]]> Jon Hamm may be best known for his role as Don Draper in the TV series, Mad Men, but he has many other characters that are worth consideration as some of his best. There's no question that Hamm has excellent comedic acting chops, which many films and TV series have put to work in recent years. Additionally, he still has a lot to offer in dramatic settings without the character feeling like another iteration of Draper.

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Fri, 08 Dec 2023 15:05:15 GMT https://screenrant.com/jon-hamm-best-roles-not-don-draper/
<![CDATA[For All Mankind Season 4 Episode 5 Recap: Ed's Future & 5 Other Major Reveals]]> WARNING: Contains SPOILERS for For All Mankind, season 4, episode 5, "Goldilocks".

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Fri, 08 Dec 2023 14:35:18 GMT https://screenrant.com/for-all-mankind-season-4-episode-5-recap-reveals/
<![CDATA[Every Call The Midwife Christmas Episode, Ranked Worst To Best]]> Call the Midwife is one of the shows that can tug at the heartstrings, including its Christmas episodes, but some of the show's holiday specials rank higher than others. When the show first premiered in the UK in 2012, audiences were won over by the honesty and rawness of the issues featured in the show. Even though it may be a holiday episode, Call the Midwife never shies away from the medical aspect of the show, wanting to keep it as historically accurate as possible to the decade. Since Call the Midwife is set in the 1950s into the 1960s, many of the topics featured in the show are ones that were popular then.

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Fri, 08 Dec 2023 14:00:19 GMT https://screenrant.com/call-the-midwife-christmas-episodes-ranked/
<![CDATA[10 Most Heartbreaking TV Moments Of 2023]]> 2023 welcomed amazing new shows and featured some big returns, but these series also came with heartbreaking moments for their characters. Throughout the year, there have been many shows that delivered happy moments, interesting storylines, and great acting — but also sad scenes with tragic consequences. Whether faced with breakups, endings, or deaths, many TV characters dealt with difficult moments in 2023.

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Fri, 08 Dec 2023 00:55:19 GMT https://screenrant.com/heartbreaking-tv-moments-2023/
<![CDATA[Psych: Every Holiday Episode]]> As one of the most unique television shows in recent history, the USA Network cult series Psych has a knack for blending genres like comedy, drama, mystery, parody, and holiday-themed fare. Psych follows Shawn Spencer (James Roday Rodriguez), a man with exceptional observation skills, who convinces the police department to hire him as a psychic consultant. Shawn and his best friend Burton Guster (Dulé Hill) start their own private detective agency and race to solve crimes before the police and earn their consulting fees.

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Fri, 08 Dec 2023 00:12:24 GMT https://screenrant.com/psych-holiday-christmas-episodes-ranked-imdb/
<![CDATA[10 Best TV Shows Like Fellow Travelers]]> With only two episodes left of Fellow Travelers, viewers will likely be looking for something else to watch after the series finale on December 15, 2023. Fellow Travelers is one of the best new shows on Showtime and arguably one of the best historical miniseries of the entire year, thoughtfully bringing Thomas Mallon's 2007 novel of the same name to life. Matt Bomer and Jonathan Bailey lead an ensemble cast that portrays the hardships of the Lavender Scare and McCarthyism in the early 1950s, as well as a heartbreaking love story between Bomer's Hawk and Bailey's Tim.

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Thu, 07 Dec 2023 22:51:24 GMT https://screenrant.com/best-shows-like-fellow-travelers/
<![CDATA[10 Best Platonic Relationships In K-Dramas]]> Some of the best relationships in K-dramas are purely platonic. While romances like Strong Woman Do Bong Soon and Boys Over Flowers showcase the beauty of a romantic relationship, there are many Korean dramas that emphasize friendship. These platonic relationships give the audience just as much to feel warm and fuzzy about as the sweetest K-drama romance.

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Thu, 07 Dec 2023 20:00:23 GMT https://screenrant.com/korean-dramas-platonic-relationships-not-couples-best/
<![CDATA[11 Biggest HBO Shows Missing From Its 2024 Slate & When They'll Come Out]]> HBO is known for its prestige television, and the network has announced its 2024 lineup, but there are a few shows noticeably missing from the list. HBO had a big year in 2023, with the conclusion of the popular series Succession and Barry, as well as the premiere of The Last of Us. HBO’s 2024 slate will include a number of new and returning shows, promising even more excitement. However, there are some shows that were expected to air in 2024 but aren't.

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Thu, 07 Dec 2023 19:30:23 GMT https://screenrant.com/hbo-2024-slate-missing-shows-release/
<![CDATA[Downton Abbey: All Christmas Specials]]> The Downton Abbey Christmas specials and season finales make for some of the best period drama viewing over the holiday season. From 2011 to 2015, Christmas Day saw the airing of five special double-length episodes of Downton Abbey that accompanied their respective seasons, with many of them full of festive spirit and plenty of drama. These special episodes tended to not only have Christmas as part of the story, but their placement at the end of the seasons effectively served as their finales.

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Thu, 07 Dec 2023 19:00:24 GMT https://screenrant.com/downton-abbey-best-christmas-specials/
<![CDATA[8 Ways Din Djarin’s Armor Has Changed Since His Mandalorian Debut]]> Din Djarin's armor has gone through several subtle changes since its first appearance in The Mandalorian. As Pedro Pascal’s chromed character adventures throughout the galaxy far, far away with Grogu at his side, he inevitably finds himself upgrading his armor to meet each new challenge he faces. Compared to the brightly-colored appearance of other Mandalorians—such as Boba Fett or Sabine Wren—Din Djarin’s armor looked somewhat bland in the beginning of the series. But now, his shiny and minimalistic look has become an icon for both The Mandalorian and Star Wars as a whole. Much like his attitude, his armor is simple but effective.

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Thu, 07 Dec 2023 18:00:26 GMT https://screenrant.com/the-mandalorian-din-djarin-armor-changes/
<![CDATA[12 Celebrities Who Played Themselves On Disney Channel TV Shows]]> Many celebrities have appeared on Disney Channel TV shows in cameos playing themselves over the years, and some of them were unexpected. Famous people guest-starring on Disney Channel is nothing new. Over the years, Disney Channel shows have featured big celebrities in all types of roles. Tons of pre-fame actors appeared on Disney Channel in minor roles early in their careers. Meanwhile, plenty of notable figures have also guest-starred as a one-off character in a Disney Channel show simply because they're recognizable, and their appearance would be good for ratings.

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Thu, 07 Dec 2023 17:20:24 GMT https://screenrant.com/disney-channel-celebrity-cameos-played-themselves/
<![CDATA[12 Episodes Fans Hated In Popular TV Shows]]> Despite these popular TV shows delivering some amazing episodes week after week, it’s inevitable that a bad episode will eventually appear and disappoint fans. Even the most beloved and critically acclaimed series sometimes falter in maintaining the qualities that draw devoted viewership over multiple seasons. The tightrope balance of sticking to a successful formula, while also innovating to avoid staleness carries risk. Experiments with pacing, tone shifts, new character dynamics, or the dreaded clip show may intend to add something new to the show, but sometimes miss the mark, despite good faith efforts.

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Thu, 07 Dec 2023 17:15:23 GMT https://screenrant.com/hated-episodes-from-popular-tv-shows/
<![CDATA[10 Great TV Shows From The 2010s That You Already Forgot About]]> Sometimes, great television shows from years ago fall under the radar, leading the general public to forget about their existence. Yet, it's not always the content of the show that makes audiences forget. Oftentimes with these shows, the characters and material are spoken highly of by critics and the shows' devoted fan bases, but are forgotten due to outside factors. Whether it's because they get overshadowed by the success and popularity of other shows or their time on television screens was short-lived, they're no longer part of larger public conversations.

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Thu, 07 Dec 2023 17:00:42 GMT https://screenrant.com/tv-shows-2010s-forgot/
<![CDATA[Every South Park Christmas Episode]]> The South Park Christmas episodes prove that literally nothing is sacred when it comes to one of the crudest and darkest comedies on television, including the holiday season. Matt Stone and Trey Parker's globally acclaimed and foul-mouthed 1997 sitcom South Park has been rooted in the holiday season since its inception. Before Comedy Central brought the foul-mouthed elementary school kids to the small screen, Stone and Parker created video-based Christmas cards and sent them out with crude animated representations of the boys along with a shocking battle between Santa Claus and Jesus Christ. From there, South Park took form.

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Thu, 07 Dec 2023 17:00:42 GMT https://screenrant.com/every-south-park-christmas-episode/
<![CDATA[Seinfeld: Every Christmas & New Year's Episode]]> While most sitcoms feature holiday specials, the best Seinfeld Christmas and New Year's episodes show why the series is renowned for its innovative approach to the genre. Audiences came to know Seinfeld as "the show about nothing," consistently pushing the envelope with its unconventional narratives. It was also a show that was not afraid to allow its characters to be completely unlikeable people. This meant the Seinfeld Christmas episodes did not have a lot of holiday cheer, but still delivered big laughs.

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Thu, 07 Dec 2023 16:30:28 GMT https://screenrant.com/seinfeld-best-christmas-new-years-episodes/
<![CDATA[Every Star Trek: DS9 & TNG Crossover Ranked Worst To Best]]> As the first of Star Trek: The Next Generation's spinoff shows, several TNG characters crossed over into episodes of Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, with varying degrees of success. While DS9 was always at its best when standing on its own two feet, it's widely agreed that the show confidently hit its stride with the inclusion of TNG's Lt. Commander Worf (Michael Dorn) in season 4. However, Worf was far from the only TNG character to appear in DS9 over the years, after Captain Jean-Luc Picard (Patrick Stewart) was tasked with briefing Commander Benjamin Sisko (Avery Brooks) on his new role in the DS9 pilot.

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Thu, 07 Dec 2023 16:30:26 GMT https://screenrant.com/star-trek-tng-ds9-crossover-ranked-worst-best/
<![CDATA[10 Amazing TV Shows It Feels Like No One Watched]]> In the era of must-watch TV shows where countless new series premiere annually across cable, streaming, and broadcast, quality programming slips by unwatched at an extraordinary rate. Prestige dramas and clever comedies fail to enter the cultural conversation or get renewed despite critical acclaim. Even major stars or directors can't lift a show from ratings obscurity. While buzzworthy, big-budget programs soak up subscribers via extensive marketing campaigns, hidden gems fall by the wayside from lack of exposure. Of course, word of mouth helps worthwhile productions find dedicated fans in time. Still, due to the overwhelming choices audiences face nowadays, viewers overlook unconventional, yet rewarding offerings.

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Thu, 07 Dec 2023 16:00:20 GMT https://screenrant.com/amazing-tv-shows-no-one-watched/
<![CDATA[Every American Horror Story Christmas Episode]]> The famed anthology series American Horror Story has a few Christmas stories up it's sleeve, bringing the show's trademark terror to the otherwise cozy winter holiday. As an eclectic horror mainstay since 2011, American Horror Story has visited many locations and premises, running the gamut with a variety of aliens, vampires, murderers, ghosts, witches, and all manner of other unholy terrors. It only makes sense that within such a varied catalog of blood-curdling tales, the odd Christmas horror story would find its way to the series. After all, Christmas horror movies have become a subgenre in and of themselves, and American Horror Story touches on every horror movie trope under the sun.

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Thu, 07 Dec 2023 15:45:25 GMT https://screenrant.com/american-horror-story-christmas-episodes/
<![CDATA[10 Best Sitcom Holiday Specials, Ranked]]> While numerous hit TV sitcoms have included multiple holiday outings across their seasons, some shows' Christmas episodes stand out tall among the rest. Over several decades, countless sitcoms have included holiday specials during their runs, with some episodes focusing on the holidays themselves or the build-up to the festive days. With the themes of the holiday, their annual rewatchability, and typical focus on exciting ensembles, it's unsurprising that some holiday episodes rank among the best of certain popular sitcoms.

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Thu, 07 Dec 2023 15:35:23 GMT https://screenrant.com/best-sitcom-holiday-episodes-specials/
<![CDATA[10 TV Shows Canceled Embarrassingly Quickly]]> TV shows that were canceled embarrassingly quickly highlight the brutal nature of the entertainment industry. A new show can have millions of viewers, but if those numbers dwindle drastically, it can get canceled without warning. The same is true for shows that immediately garner strong negative reactions from audiences. Unfortunately, networks cancel new and poorly performing shows all the time.

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Thu, 07 Dec 2023 13:51:11 GMT https://screenrant.com/tv-shows-canceled-very-quickly/
<![CDATA[7 Times Revenge Was The Downfall Of Breaking Bad & Better Call Saul Characters]]> Throughout Breaking Bad and Better Call Saul, vengeance played an instrumental role in how their most pivotal characters fell through the cracks. Both shows delved into how a person can be motivated to commit evil deeds. A common motif in their motives was getting back at the person who wronged them. No matter how human their reasoning may have been, both Breaking Bad and Better Call Saul showed that the better choice would have been to let them go. Even when their characters succeeded in attaining their vengeance, the consequences of their actions typically outweighed everything else.

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Thu, 07 Dec 2023 13:41:13 GMT https://screenrant.com/better-call-saul-breaking-bad-characters-ruined-revenge/
<![CDATA[Every One Chicago Actor Leaving In 2024 (& 1 Who Is Returning)]]> NBC's One Chicago television shows, Chicago Fire, Chicago PD, and Chicago Med, are returning with new seasons in 2024, and at least one cast member from each will be exiting their respective series in the upcoming episodes, while one is coming back. These shows are not unfamiliar with the prospect of characters leaving, seeing as there seems to be a revolving door of series regulars every season that goes by. Characters have died, quit their jobs, left the Windy City, and so on since Chicago Fire premiered in 2012. No one is safe, and anyone (even if they have been there from the very start) could exit Dick Wolf's Chicago franchise at any time.

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Thu, 07 Dec 2023 13:35:15 GMT https://screenrant.com/one-chicago-actor-exits-return-2024-explained/
<![CDATA[9 Supernatural Shows We Think Jensen Ackles & Jared Padalecki Could Be Planning]]> Supernatural is a titan in the dark fantasy-horror TV genre, and it looks like main stars Jensen Ackles and Jared Padalecki might be interested in continuing the story. The series premiered in 2005 on The CW, and aired for 15 seasons, becoming the longest-running show on the network. The monster-hunting show has gathered an impressive fanbase throughout its run, and it looks like Ackles and Padalecki are still interested in reprising their roles as Dean and Sam Winchester.

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Thu, 07 Dec 2023 13:21:12 GMT https://screenrant.com/supernatural-projects-spinoff-ideas-discussion-future/
<![CDATA[10 Mystery TV Shows That Kept Us Guessing From Start To Finish]]> There are many Mystery TV shows that will keep viewers guessing until the very end, turning every initial idea and suspicion on its head. The mystery genre has continued to captivate on the small screen by utilizing a serialized format to steadily unpack clues, red herrings, motives, and more over the course of weeks, months or even years, creating an addictive quality that is unavailable in feature films. Unlike detective movies confined to a two-hour run-time, mystery shows like Lost allow characters, relationships and suspects to marinate while the core investigation simmers, building anticipation for the final reveals.

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Thu, 07 Dec 2023 00:00:23 GMT https://screenrant.com/mystery-tv-shows-kept-guessing/
<![CDATA[Who Killed THAT Character? 15 Suspects In A Murder At The End Of The World, Ranked]]> Warning! This article contains spoilers for A Murder At The End Of The World.

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Wed, 06 Dec 2023 20:20:20 GMT https://screenrant.com/murder-end-world-bill-fangs-death-killer-suspects-ranked/
<![CDATA[8 Things Fantasy Movies & TV Need To Do To Start Being Great]]> Fantasy has become one of Hollywood's biggest markets in recent years, but the industry still has essential steps to take for the genre to start being great. Fantasy is tricky to pull off on-screen. While the Lord of the Rings and Harry Potter films stand out, there have been far more unsuccessful fantasy adaptations than those that have succeeded. Still, there are important lessons that can be taken from those movies. As for TV, despite how Game of Thrones ended, it's still been massively influential for subsequent shows, and there are positives and negatives to take away from its 8-season run.

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Wed, 06 Dec 2023 19:30:22 GMT https://screenrant.com/fantasy-movies-tv-shows-things-to-change/
<![CDATA[The Office: All Of The Holiday Episodes, Ranked]]> The Office holiday episodes are among the best in the show's 2005-2013 run, and much like real-life workplaces and offices some of the most major events in the series happened during these annual events. The Office has had a holiday episode in every season outside the first and fourth, and they aren't just limited to the Festive period. Most of the holiday-related episodes had Dunder Mifflin's employees celebrating the true meaning of Christmas through participation in some sort of dysfunctional holiday party, though there were Valentine's and Halloween celebrations too.

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Wed, 06 Dec 2023 19:00:28 GMT https://screenrant.com/the-office-holiday-episodes-ranked-christmas-thanksgiving/
<![CDATA[10 Anime Characters Who Suffered a Fate Worse Than Death]]> Whether deserved or otherwise, it is not uncommon for anime characters to experience tragic events or suffer cruel deaths, either as a form of retribution or simply to establish their backstories. However, in a medium as creative as this, the worst possible punishment is seldom limited to simply dying. Instead, the anime characters who suffer a fate worse than death have to experience more unorthodox and horrific situations.

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Wed, 06 Dec 2023 19:00:26 GMT https://screenrant.com/anime-characters-fate-worse-than-death/