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The number of women superheroes on TV has jumped in the past few years thanks to the broader explosion of comic book and superhero content in general. Heirs to a storied dynasty (Wonder Woman, The Bionic Woman, Xena: Warrior Princess), this most recent crop of female-led titles kicked off with Netflix’s Marvel deal (Jessica Jones), passed through […]

Syfy recently premiered a gripping new supernatural horror noir that’s based on a popular comic series of the same name. The show follows a small Wisconsin town in the aftermath of “Revival Day,” a shocking day in which the recently deceased suddenly came back to life–not as zombies but as themselves, with looks, memories, and […]

Netflix recently released a thrilling new dark drama about a traumatized, guilt-ridden detective (Matthew Goode) reassigned to investigate some of the most difficult, high-profile cold cases in Edinburgh. Adapted from a Danish book series by the creator of The Queen’s Gambit, this crime thriller show is racking up views on the service and has both […]

In recent years, TV has increasingly turned its attention to exploring the wealthy 1%, digging beneath the seemingly idyllic surface of their pampered lives to reveal the dark undercurrents beneath. To do so effectively, show creators often leverage the tension and shock built into the mystery-thriller genre, piling up murders, betrayals, and whodunnit suspense to […]

FX has just premiered a fresh new ensemble comedy series that serves as a coming-of-age reflection for Gen Z, and the show has already picked up considerable buzz. From executive producer Nick Kroll, the show follows a group of twenty-something roommates in Queens, New York, as they struggle with the responsibilities and expectations of modern […]

Apple TV+ recently premiered an offbeat new sci-fi-action-comedy based on an award-winning book series and it already has critics and audiences buzzing. The series stars Alexander Skarsgård as a sentient and hilariously snarky security cyborg who must hide his secretly-gained free will while protecting a team of scientists as they explore a dangerous new planet. […]

Max just released an exciting new crime thriller co-created by J.J. Abrams that represents his first return to TV writing in more than twelve years. Set in the 1970s and named for its protagonist’s sporty Plymouth, the series follows a slick career getaway driver and the FBI agent intent on using him to take down […]

Netflix recently released a chilling live-action adaptation of an iconic Argentinian graphic novel, offering up another compelling addition to the current wealth of post-apocalyptic sci-fi dramas. Taking place in Buenos Aires, the show follows a group of survivors fighting back against an alien invasion after an otherworldly toxic snowstorm kills off most of the population. […]

Several weeks ago, Netflix premiered a buzzy new romantic western that puts a more heightened emotional spin on a classic American genre. The show stars Josh Duhamel and Minka Kelly as longtime friends-turned-lovers against a backdrop of family feuds, power struggles, and the small-town way of life in Texas ranch country. Here’s what you need […]

Earlier this month, two compelling new anime series premiered within a few days of each other, and both offer up plenty of the action, excitement, and fantastical creativity for which their genre is known. From the creator of Cowboy Bebop, Adult Swim’s Lazarus follows the search for a lifesaving cure after an evil professor sells a lethal painkiller […]