The 5 Best Spin-Off TV Series Better Than Their Original Shows
Spin-offs are usually looked down upon, but when they're done well, they can rise up and sit amongst the best of the best.
Topic: TV Culture
7 TV Shows That Should’ve Ended Sooner… But Just Kept Going
So many television shows just don't know when to stop. Here are the most infamous examples of TV shows that went on for far too long.
The 10 Best TV Bottle Episodes, Ranked (And What They Did Well)
So-called "bottle episodes" are proof that constraints and limitations result in greater creativity. Here are the best examples in television.
7 Popular TV Series That Should’ve Been Movies Instead
Even when a TV series is well-made, sometimes you can't help shake the feeling that it would've been better as a movie (or movies).
What’s an Anthology TV Series? The 5 Best Examples of All Time
Anthology TV series are unique because they don't tell a singular story with the same characters from start to finish.
The 12 Greatest Feminist Period Drama Movies and TV Shows, Ranked
Not all period dramas are necessarily feminist. Here are the best ones—movies and TV shows—with strong female protagonists.
What’s an Anti-Sitcom? Explained (With 5 Great Examples)
The anti-sitcom is a type of comedy series that's darker and more depraved than normal sitcoms. Here are our favorite examples.
5 Outdated Movie and TV Character Tropes We’re Tired of Seeing
Tropes are unavoidable in movies and television. However, not all tropes are equal—and these outdated ones need to be retired ASAP.
The Ugly Girl Trope, Explained (And 5 Examples in Movies and TV)
The "ugly girl trope" comes up a lot in movies and TV shows. Here's what the trope entails and several key examples you've probably seen.
Why Is 90s TV So Popular Again? 4 Reasons Beyond Nostalgia
The recent resurgence in popularity proves that 90s TV will never die. Here's why that era remains beloved even to this day.
Like It or Not, The Rings of Power Is the Future of Streaming TV Series
The Rings of Power is a huge step forward for modern television. Here's why it's such an astonishing achievement.
Why Reunion TV Series Are a Terrible Idea: 3 Reasons
Why are we so obsessed with bringing back TV shows that have ended? Why can't we just leave their legacies untouched and untarnished?
How to Use Plex’s Discovery Feature to Manage Multiple Streaming Services
Struggling to keep track of which streaming service has the shows and movies you want to watch? Plex Discovery can make it easier for you.
Why Are Korean Dramas So Popular Now? 4 Reasons
Korean TV series (also called K-drama) are some of the best television in recent years. That's only one reason for their popularity.
The 7 Best Free TV & Movie Streaming Services in 2022
Paid streaming platforms are great, but you can supplement them with more content using these free TV and movie streaming services.
Streaming Has Killed Media Ownership: What Lies Ahead for Movies, TV, Games?
We all know that streaming platforms have shifted society away from ownership. But what's next? Here's what awaits us in the years to come.
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.
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.
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.
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.