The Evolution of Modern Sitcoms: 4 Big Changes to the Sitcom TV Genre
The TV sitcom has come a long way over the past few decades. Here are some of the biggest differences between classic and modern sitcoms.
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The Return of the Western: 4 Movies and TV Shows That Brought It Back
It's been a long time since spaghetti Westerns were popular, but it seems like the genre is coming back—with a few modern twists.
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The 8 Best Sitcom TV Intros and Openings, Ranked
Sometimes, the most iconic part of a sitcom TV series is the opening intro. Here are the best ones from throughout sitcom TV history.
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The 10 Best Weapons Crafted in the "Forged in Fire" TV Series
The reality TV series Forged in Fire shows all kinds of historical weapons being forged by real smiths. Here are our favorites.
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The 15 Best Michael Giacchino Scores and Soundtracks, Ranked
Composer Michael Giacchino is one of the best movie and TV composers of our time—as proven by these incredible soundtracks.
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The 7 Greatest Sitcom TV Couples of All Time, Ranked
Nearly every sitcom TV show has a main couple. Here are the best sitcom TV couples from over the years and why they stand out.
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The Animated TV Revival: 4 Reasons Why Animated Series Are Back
Animated TV shows are making a comeback in modern television culture. Here are several reasons why animated TV is so great.
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The 15 Best South Park Episodes of All Time, Ranked
South Park has put out over 300 episodes (and still counting). Which of those episodes stand out as the best of the series?
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The 8 Best Animated TV Show Intros and Openings, Ranked
An excellent TV intro can help a series stand out—especially when that series is animated. Here are our favorite animated TV openings.
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Why Amazon Ending "The Expanse" Now Is a Mistake: 5 Reasons
After saving The Expanse from its first cancellation, Amazon is cutting the series after its sixth season. Here's why that's a huge mistake.
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12 Great Examples of Unreliable Narrators in Movies and TV
Unreliable narrators are one of the coolest narrative devices for a movie, as they can lead you in all kinds of unpredictable directions.
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How Game of Thrones' Final Season Ruined All Previous Seasons: 4 Ways
It's rare for a TV season to be so off-kilter that it retroactively damages every other season. Here's how Game of Thrones' final season did that.
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Is "The Sex Lives of College Girls" Good? 4 Reasons to Start Watching
HBO's newest comedy TV series is deeper and more impactful than its title might suggest. Here's what you need to know.
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Why Batman: The Animated Series Is Still Worth Watching Today: 4 Reasons
To this day, Batman: The Animated Series remains one of the best animated TV series of all time. Here's why you should check it out.
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The 7 Best Villains and Antagonists in The Simpsons, Ranked
The Simpsons has featured plenty of great villains and antagonists over its dozens of seasons. Here are some of our favorites!
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The 8 Most Common K-Drama Tropes and Clichés, Explained
Korean TV culture has developed its own set of tropes that you're likely to see in many Korean dramas. Here are some of the more popular ones.
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The 8 Best Friends Guest Stars, Ranked
Friends may be renowned for its cast, but the series also had some of the best guest star appearances in sitcom TV history.
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The 10 Best Treehouse of Horror Episodes in The Simpsons, Ranked
The Simpsons puts out a special "Treehouse of Horror" episode every year for Halloween. Here are the best ones the show has done.
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A Guide to British Accents Using Popular TV Characters
The "British accent" is actually many different accents. Here's an illustration of different British accents using clips of TV characters.
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What Is ILM's StageCraft Technology? 4 Ways It'll Revolutionize Filmmaking
Industry Light & Magic (ILM) is revolutionizing the movie and TV industries with StageCraft. Here's what's so great about it.
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The 12 Best British TV Christmas Specials of All Time, Ranked
The British have put out several outstanding Christmas specials over the past few decades. Here are our favorites that stand out.
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The Best Christmas Episodes of The Simpsons, Ranked
The Simpsons has given us many Christmas episodes, some better than others. Here are our favorites from over the years.
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The 15 Best Community Characters, Ranked (And Why We Love Them)
Community went through ups and downs over its run, but in the end it gave us some of the wackiest characters in sitcom history.
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The 9 Funniest Celebrities Who Played Themselves on TV
Cameos are always fun, especially when your favorite celebrity appears to play themself on screen. Here are our favorite TV moments like that!
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The 8 Best Scenes in Amazon's The Boys, Ranked
Amazon's original series The Boys is one of the most unique superhero TV shows out there—and these scenes are evidence of that.
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The 9 Best Seinfeld Characters, Ranked: Iconic, Hilarious, and Timeless
To this day, Seinfeld has some of the most unique characters of any TV sitcom. Here are our favorites from throughout the show's run.
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Why Tony Soprano Is Still the Greatest TV Character Ever: 4 Reasons
Some say The Sopranos was the best TV series ever made. From that, Tony Soprano emerges as the best TV character ever written.
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Every Episode of Marvel's What If, Ranked: Which One Is the Best?
Alternate timelines can be tricky to pull off. Here's our take on the best multiverse stories in Marvel's What If? series and what made them great.
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The 15 Best Saturday Night Live Cast Members of All Time, Ranked
Saturday Night Live was a launching pad for today's biggest comedians. Here are the best cast members we've ever seen on SNL.
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The 12 Best Movie References in The Simpsons: How Many Did You Catch?
The Simpsons is a pop culture staple for many reasons, one of which is how often the series references other cultural hits and legends.
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The 8 Best 30 Rock Characters, Ranked (And Their Best Scenes)
NBC's 30 Rock gave us some of the most unique characters in sitcom TV history. Here are our favorite picks!
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The 15 Best Foreign-Language Netflix Original Series, Ranked
If you aren't watching the non-English offerings on Netflix, you're missing out on many high-quality TV series. Here are several worth watching.
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The 8 Best Schitt's Creek Characters, Ranked
Schitt's Creek is a comedy TV series like none other, with a cast of wildly larger-than-life characters that each have their own fun quirks.
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The 7 Best Characters in The Morning Show, Ranked
The Morning Show is easily one of the best Apple TV series ever made, and a lot of that is due to the excellent characters that carry the show.
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Why Is Netflix's Hometown Cha-Cha-Cha So Popular? 5 Reasons
Netflix's Korean drama series Hometown Cha-Cha-Cha is a smash hit for many reasons. Here's why you need to watch if you haven't yet!
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Why Disney Should ONLY Make Star Wars TV Series From Now On
The Star Wars franchise has been in turbulent waters. Focusing on TV series could be one way for Disney to turn the franchise around.
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The 12 Best TV Shows on Apple TV+ Worth Streaming
Apple has been slowly but surely building up a solid library of TV shows for Apple TV+. Here are the ones that make the platform worthwhile.
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The 8 Best Doctor Characters in TV Shows, Ranked
Medical doctors are some of the most compelling characters on TV—probably because they're always caught up in thrilling drama.
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Is The Morning Show on Apple TV+ Good? 4 Reasons You Need to Watch
Apple TV+ has been putting out solid TV series to stream, and The Morning Show is another great addition to the streaming platform. Here's why.
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Every Ricky Gervais Movie and TV Show, Ranked
Ricky Gervais has been in all sorts of movies and TV shows, with a hit-or-miss track record. Here are his better performances over the years.
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Amazon's Lord of the Rings TV Series: 5 Things You Need to Know
The Lord of the Rings TV series by Amazon Studios is set to release in 2022. Here's what you need to know while waiting for it to arrive.
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The 10 Best Sopranos Characters, Ranked (And Why We Love Them)
The Sopranos is home to a vast array of characters, many of whom stand among the best TV characters of all time. Here are our favorites.
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The Best Late-Night TV Show Hosts, Ranked: Who's the Best?
Being the host of late-night TV requires a lot of skill and charisma. Here are our favorites from among those currently on air!
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The 8 Greatest Moments in Netflix's Sex Education Series
Sex Education is one of Netflix's best comedy series, and these amazing scenes and moments showcase the show's high points.
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The Best Friends Characters, Ranked (Main Cast Only)
Everyone has their picks for the best character and worst character among the Friends main cast. Who are yours? Here's how we'd rank them!
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What Is HBO's Succession? 5 Reasons to Watch If You Aren't Yet
The buzz around HBO's Succession is growing to a fever pitch. Here's what you need to know about this excellent series and why you should be watching.
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The 10 Best Ted Lasso Characters, Ranked
One of the many reasons why Ted Lasso is so great? Its characters! Here are our favorites from the show and why they're so awesome.
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The 7 Best Episodes of The Office, Ranked (And Their Best Scenes)
From over 200 episodes of The Office, only a handful deserve standing as the best of the best. Here are our picks for the best episodes!
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Why Is Ted Lasso So Popular? 5 Reasons to Start Watching
Against all odds, the Ted Lasso sitcom on Apple TV has blown past all expectations to become one of the best comedy series ever.
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7 Cancelled Geeky TV Shows That Deserve to Be Revived
Many cancelled TV shows actually did deserve it. But not all of them. Here are several beloved geeky TV shows that deserve second chances!
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Bruce Wayne vs. Terry McGinnis: Who Is the Better Batman?
In Batman Beyond, Terry McGinnis is the new Batman. But does he live up to the legacy of Bruce Wayne? Can he surpass the legend?
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The 10 Best Female Anti-Hero Characters on TV, Ranked
Didn't think female lead characters could be compelling anti-heroes? Here are some of the best female anti-heroes on TV!
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A Newbie's Guide to Every Spider-Man TV Show and Series
There have been so many Spider-Man TV shows. Which ones are worth watching? Which ones should you skip? Here's what you need to know.
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The 10 Best Characters in Once Upon a Time: Heroes, Villains, and More
Once Upon a Time had some interesting characters and twists throughout its run. Here are our favorite characters from the TV show.
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The 10 Greatest Monty Python Skits, Sketches, and Songs
Check out the best skits and sketches by Monty Python, the greatest comedy troupe to ever grace the world of sketch comedy.
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The 9 Best Curb Your Enthusiasm Guest Stars (And Their Episodes)
Curb Your Enthusiasm has had dozens of guest stars. Here are the best ones who made the most impact with their screen time.
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The 11 Best Key & Peele Skits and Sketches That'll Make You Laugh
Comedy Central's Key & Peele was the best comedy sketch show to hit TV since 2000. Here are the best skits that'll split your sides!
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The 10 Best Behind-the-Scenes Podcasts for Movies and TV Shows
Sometimes the most interesting thing about a movie or TV show is finding out what sorts of stuff happened behind the scenes.
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Who Were the Best Guest Stars on The Simpsons? Our 8 Favorites
There have been dozens of guest stars on The Simpsons over the years, but which of them can be honored as the best?
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6 Simpsons Fan Theories That'll Make You Go "Hmmmm..."
With over 30 seasons, The Simpsons has developed a sprawling mythology—one that's a bit strange if you look more deeply into it.
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