Every viewer has their own opinions about the best cartoons of all time. While all different animated shows have specific aspects that make them appealing to the audience, some cartoons have reached a wider audience and have impacted pop culture. Cartoons such as Scooby-Doo, Looney Tunes, and Pokémon have influenced generations of viewers, withstanding the…
Television has radically changed since its “Golden Age” between the 1940s and 1960s. Writers take big leaps that change the game forever, actors are more involved with their characters and the world-building is literally out of this world. To nail down the best television shows takes a lot of screen time and plenty of love…
The DC Animated Universe, or DCAU, is a 30-year-old animated television and movie franchise that helped introduce a whole generation to comic books and DC superheroes. Born from the wildly successful Batman movies, the DCAU has since branched out into eight television shows, six movies, four shorts, and a number of comic books. Rather than…
Elena Gilbert was the beating heart of The Vampire Diaries. The resident of Mystic Falls was a doppelganger, which meant that she unwittingly became a part of the supernatural world since her birth. Elena became the key to everything, but it was her kindness and empathy that made her so loved in the show, as…
The Vampire Diaries enthralled viewers with a supernatural love triangle, novel characters, and captivating plot lines from its first episode, but there was one character who was the biggest draw for fans: Damon Salvatore. The elder of the two Salvatore brothers, Damon could be equal parts funny, dangerous, charismatic, and devastatingly romantic if he wanted….
Some of the best TV shows are the ones that take monumental risks when presenting their bizarre atmosphere to viewers. These shows do not hold back their unconventional ideas. Instead, they seize the opportunity to display themselves as unorthodox. What makes these specific TV shows so brilliant is that they can take strange elements and…
Jenna Coleman has become one of Britain’s greatest acting talents. The Doctor Who star has developed an impressive filmography since leaving the sci-fi series, appearing in several exciting movie and television projects. Her latest series, Wilderness, has recently debuted on Amazon Prime, prompting fans on IMDb to share which Coleman releases they consider to be…
Now in its fifth season, the Nathan Fillion-led police drama The Rookie has proved a solid performer on ABC. Inspired by a true story, the series follows John Nolan, a middle-aged divorcee who travels to California to become the oldest rookie in the Los Angeles Police Department. The Rookie‘s a mix of police procedural and…
Quick Links Sitcoms That Don’t Hold Up Sitcoms That Still Hold Up The most popular early TV sitcoms were I Love Lucy and The Honeymooners, both of which went on to mold the genre in their respective images. Over the last 50 years, sitcoms have grown and evolved into a wide range of programs, but…
The fabric of pop culture is consistently in flux. The plotlines and characters of television shows take on new meanings as time passes, which can be attributed to increased social and media literacy, as well as audiences getting older and wiser. Consequently, the female characters of several contemporary shows have regained favor with audiences. Shows…
Since both its debut in 2010 and its end in late 2022, The Walking Dead has spawned a number of spin-offs. This includes the upcoming series The Walking Dead: The Ones Who Live centered around fan favorite characters Rick Grimes and Michonne. Some of the spin-offs have hit it out of the park, lasting multiple…
Police procedurals have been on television for decades and delight fans with dramatic storylines. Many police shows take on modern-day social issues, which helps make them more realistic for viewers who are seeing the same topics in the news. Even police shows of the past used hot-button topics to propel their storylines, even though the…
When Kitchen Nightmares returns to Fox, Gordon Ramsay will be bringing back one of reality TV’s most enduring shows. The reason the series is able to start over after a decade-long hiatus is because it continues to draw an audience through reruns and streaming. Audiences love Chef Ramsay, and they know what to expect from…
The Walking Dead is known for its memorable characters, many of whom weathered the storm of the zombie apocalypse to become true survivors in a dangerous world. However, not every character in the post-apocalyptic drama has had the same level of success. Some even fail to survive the bounds of a single season. Whether they…
The Marvel Cinematic Universe has fully embraced long-form storytelling with its new Disney+ series, including WandaVision, Secret Invasion, and Loki. However, these streaming series are far from the franchise’s first foray into the world of television. Years ago, Marvel Studios’ most inventive television storylines came in the form of series like Agent Carter. Following the…
HBO’s House of The Dragon was one of the most hotly anticipated television shows of all time, and it delivered on all counts. The Game of Thrones spin-off took audiences back in time, depicting the previous glory of House Targaryen before its downfall and the infamous Dance of the Dragons. While every character engrossed viewers,…
Adapted from Isaac Asimov’s novels, Apple TV+’s Foundation offers ambitious ideas, poetic dialogue, and visually stunning action to create a smart and exciting science fiction adventure. With each passing episode, viewers have become hooked by the central conflict between the titular Foundation and the nefarious force known as the Empire. With Foundation‘s second season wrapped…
The Ahsoka TV show has brought back many fan-favorite Star Wars characters like the Jedi Ahsoka Tano and the rebel Sabine Wren, while also introducing fascinating new characters like Baylan Skoll the fallen Jedi and his young apprentice, Shin Hati. The two of them have joined Morgan Elsbeth as Ahsoka’s worst enemies in this show,…
British drama has produced some of the greatest pieces of television. The UK has become particularly known for its TV biopics, exploring the lives of both the best and worst of humanity. With the BBC soon due to broadcast its controversial Jimmy Saville drama, The Reckoning, audiences are disclosing some of their favorite British dramas…
The following contains spoilers for Harley Quinn Season 4, Episode 10, “Killer’s Block,” now streaming on Max. With Harley Quinn Season 4 now concluded, it became clear the series was embracing its kooky roots more than ever. The Harley Quinn comics have done this a lot, delving into the Multiverse and such. Given that, Season…
The CBS police procedural Criminal Minds ran for fifteen seasons from 2005 to 2020 before later being revived for Paramount+ in 2022 as Criminal Minds: Evolution. The show followed the FBI’s Behavioral Analysis Unit as they tracked down serial killers via criminal profiling. The characters within the BAU are extremely beloved by fans of Criminal…
Buffy the Vampire Slayer is a classic beloved by countless fans. The show has been praised for its genius storytelling, progressive characters and intense emotional arcs. Buffy was not just a blonde bombshell but also a loyal friend, a troubled hero, a loving sister and a dedicated daughter. Her everyday problems consisted of passing her…
Star Wars: The Clone Wars was first released in 2008 and quickly became a fan-favorite series among Star Wars enthusiasts. Executive producer George Lucas did an outstanding job providing additional context and depth to his Star Wars characters, and The Clone Wars also picked up on some fascinating planets and storylines. With Season 7 of…
M*A*S*H is one of the greatest television series of all time. It follows the 4077th MASH, a mobile army surgical hospital during the Korean War. The hospital staff is mostly made up of draftee doctors and nurses, as they turn to laughter to deal with the perils of war. While it was a sitcom with…
The Simpsons is one of the most iconic adult animated sitcoms of all time. It first debuted in 1989, introducing audiences everywhere to Homer, Marge, Bart, Lisa, and Maggie Simpson. The Simpsons is the longest-running American animated series, the longest-running American sitcom, and the longest-running American scripted primetime television series. With 34 seasons and over…
Starting with the original series, Star Trek has adopted a quasi-military series of ranks and protocols for its characters. Starfleet is ostensibly a peaceful organization dedicated to exploration and diplomacy, but things can get dangerous of the final frontier. A functioning chain of command is necessary in the event of trouble to ensure that everyone…
A television show finale is a major event. Who can forget The Sopranos‘ ending or Sam Malone’s final look at the bar in Cheers? A finale represents the culmination of years of storytellingand a last chance for the audience to say goodbye to beloved characters. After seasons of television, audiences have had plenty of time…
No television show can be perfect, even if The Vampire Diaries comes close to it. To watch and even rewatch The Vampire Diaries continues to be an exhilarating experience, especially since it was one of the last shows that did a love triangle well. At the same time, fans feel that certain plot lines and…
As Halloween approaches and audiences eagerly await Disney’s Goosebumps to arrive on streaming services, there’s reason to celebrate and a perfect way to prepare: by revisiting episodes of the original series. Goosebumps remains a show that delivers laughter, screams, and a heavy helping of 90s nostalgia. While these episodes may not necessarily represent the best…
September 8, 2023, marked the 57th anniversary of the pilot premiere for Star Trek: The Original Series – an episode that few would have expected to spawn a decades-spanning franchise. Each installation in the Star Trek universe comes complete with an all-new crew (and sometimes familiar faces), and a new ship to traverse the unknown…
Throughout the years, Marvel has introduced iconic characters like Captain America, Iron Man, and The Incredible Hulk, but there’s no doubt that their most successful legacy character is the Amazing Spider-Man. A radioactive spider bit teenage Peter Parker and turned him into Spider-Man in the character’s beloved origin story. With this universal love for Spider-Man…
Dawson’s Creek is one of the most iconic and beloved teen shows from the late 90s. However, even though people thoroughly love these characters, not all the seasons of Dawson’s Creek are memorable. The first three seasons are the best as they develop the main characters and create a perfect dynamic between them. The last…
Farscape arrived in 1999, and gave sci-fi television a breath of fresh air. It looked very different from the Star Wars and Star Trek franchises, which dominated the genre at the time, and quickly gained a devoted cult following. It was canceled after four seasons, but a two-part miniseries – Farscape: The Peacekeeper Wars –…
While it only lasted one season, Freaks and Geeks is considered one of the best teen shows of all time. Set in the ’90s, the series follows Lindsay as she goes from the school nerd to a member of a group of freaks. At the same time, Lindsay’s brother, Sam, starts his freshman year of…
As superheroes, the Power Rangers are much more powerful than the average person. They are constantly fighting against monsters and aliens and can also control giant robots that combine to become even bigger mechanized fighters. Every Ranger has a mastery of hand-to-hand combat and uses a wide variety of weapons and tools to take down…
The Marvel Cinematic Universe is in the middle of its television golden age thanks to Disney+ series like Moon Knight, WandaVision, and Loki, which is about to begin airing its second season. However, many fans are familiar with an age of Marvel television long ago that featured often-forgotten series like ABC’s Agent Carter. In its…
Being a captain can’t be easy. There are hundreds of people counting on them to make the right decisions that will keep them alive. Being the captain of the U.S.S. Enterprise – the flagship of the United Federation of Planets – must come with even more stress. But fans of Captain James T. Kirk in…
Since its release in 2009, The Vampire Diaries has enticed viewers with seductive romances and alluring supernatural creatures. However, the anchor of TVD’s appeal was the emotional connection it established with audiences. As Elena, Damon, Stefan, and the rest of the Mystic Falls gang made their way through uncharted territory, fans felt every emotional twist…
Some of the most loved TV characters started out as guest stars or recurring characters. Whether they had standout moments individually or great chemistry with the main cast, some recurring characters left impression on viewers who wanted more from them. Thankfully, these characters got promoted to the main ensemble and stuck around for seasons to…
This article contains clips from The Big Bang Theory, some of which include mild language and the discussion of mature themes. One of the major themes of The Big Bang Theory is growing older and maturing. Big Bang spans twelve years in-universe and out. Viewers follow the main characters through every facet of their lives…
The Ahsoka TV show brought back a variety of familiar, fan-favorite characters like Ahsoka Tano and her apprentice, Sabine Wren, along with brand-new characters like Baylan Skoll and his apprentice, Shin Hati. Baylan, an ex-Jedi who found work as a mercenary after the Galactic Empire’s fall, has clearly trained his apprentice well. Already, Shin Hati…
The following contains spoilers for Ahsoka Season 1, Episode 5 “Shadow Warrior,” which is now streaming on Disney+. The fifth episode of Ahsoka was a major event that is unparalleled in the history of Disney+’s Star Wars series so far. After the last episode’s massive cliffhanger wherein Ahsoka Tano (Rosario Dawson) was reunited with her…
On paper, Star Wars: The Clone Wars could’ve been a flash in the pan, a forgettable and unnecessary addition to Star Wars, cast aside with the rest of the Expanded Universe. Overcoming a rocky cinematic debut, the series had an underrated run on Cartoon Network, a season on Netflix, and its final season on Disney+….
One of the most popular sci-fi television shows of all time, Star Trek, has been enthralling fans for decades. In recent years, the property has come back with a vengeance. The Prime timeline is in full effect, and multiple spin-offs have made their way to Paramount+. While Star Trek is known for its big idea…
Like the infinite galaxy, it seems like there will be no end to Star Trek’s popularity. The Original Series introduced the world to Gene Roddenberry’s inclusive vision of the universe, but it didn’t mean that Captain Kirk and Starfleet didn’t have foes to fight. The franchise introduced numerous species that had a fearsome reputation in…
Ever since Negan made his infamous debut on The Walking Dead back in Season 6, he’s always been regarded as the main antagonist. It’s a fair opinion, especially when you consider the horrific, twisted things he’s done during his time on the show. Negan will never truly be a good guy, but he can redeem…
WandaVision is one of the MCU’s most unique properties, exploring what happens when Wanda’s grief makes her lose control of her powers. Wanda’s transformation of Westview into an American sitcom creates some interesting new lives for its residents. With WandaVision set to release on 4K Steelbook in November, fans are discussing the roles their favorite…
Ahsoka is the live-action Star Wars show designed for Disney+ that will act as a continuation of the animated character’s adventures. Although Ahsoka Tano has made an impact in The Mandalorian and The Book of Boba Fett, the character’s closest friendships were built across Rebels and The Clone Wars. The relationships that Ahsoka has built…
Netflix’s Black Mirror is often scary and unsettling, as it introduces its audiences to the world of futuristic technology. With every episode featuring new characters and an entirely different storyline, its ideas are seemingly limitless, and each time more disturbing than the last. While some Black Mirror plotlines contain dark humor and social commentary, the…
Since Doctor Who debuted back in 1963, the series has become one of the biggest science fiction franchises in the world. What started out as a simple children’s show with a modest budget on BBC One is now the longest running sci-fi series of all time, attracting fans of all ages from all around the…
