Even if the legendary late-1990s anime series Cowboy Bebop didn’t have the lofty reputation it does, viewers tuning in for the first time might still expect something amazing and/or unique. After all, there’s some (admittedly blink and you’ll miss it) text in the show’s iconic opening sequence that reads: “The work, which becomes a genre … Read more
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (Law & Order: SVU) is one of the best shows on TV. The crime series, also known as the first spin-off of Law & Order by Dick Wolf, debuted back in September of 1999, and has since gone on to become the longest-running primetime U.S. live-action series in the … Read more
We’re in a serious Chicago Fire drought right now, and there’s some bad news…the show won’t be back with new episodes until next week! The NBC series has been in a weeks-long hiatus, and we’re explaining why. If you’re a fan of the series, you might have noticed a few re-runs since season 12 premiered … Read more
Summary Stars of TV shows often step in to direct episodes, showcasing their talent and understanding of the show’s dynamics. Talented actors-turned-directors like Bryan Cranston, Neil Patrick Harris, and Hugh Laurie excel at capturing emotional moments on screen. Directing requires a different set of skills, but experienced actors like Julie Bowen and Ellen Pompeo successfully … Read more
The Big Picture Alan Alda and Mike Farrell, best friends on and off-screen, had a competitive and close relationship that influenced their characters on M*A*S*H . In Episode 22 of Season 7, “Preventative Medicine,” Farrell and Alda had a disagreement about their characters’ decision in the script, leading to tension behind the scenes. Despite the … Read more
To remind readers: “Tiny Toon Adventures” was a Steven Spielberg-produced spinoff of Looney Tunes that featured brand new “kid” versions of the classic cartoon characters. They weren’t younger versions of the Looney Tunes but a new generation of upcoming cartoon stars who took classes at Acme Looniversity (classes taught by the likes of Bugs Bunny, … Read more
On the surface, it’s pretty clear why the writers of the Netflix show chose not to adapt the events of “Imprisoned,” the sixth episode of Book One. Our trio of heroes coming across an Earth Kingdom village in the middle of nowhere, in an episode featuring no major supporting characters, and centered on a relatively minor … Read more
Netflix’s live-action adaptation of Avatar: The Last Airbender has three main tactics when it comes to adapting episodes from the original series. For some, like “The Warriors of Kyoshi” or “The Siege of the North,” Avatar: The Last Airbender opts for a more straightforward recreation, albeit with a few tweaks. Others, like “Jet,” “The King … Read more
The messy, eccentric owners of Paddy’s Pub on the sitcom, It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia, have been entertaining audiences for 16 seasons on FX—and in later seasons, FXX—with their scheming and depravity. The series premiered in 2005 and has run for over 170 episodes so far, making it the longest-running live-action sitcom, and at least … Read more
Game of Thrones officially ended in 2019. It is one of the most-watched shows of all time, and still one of the most popular. This fantasy series is based on George R. R Martin’s novel, A Song of Ice and Fire, though it went off-book post-season 4. Fans are impatiently waiting for Martin’s next installment, … Read more