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For seven seasons and just over 100 episodes, fans tuned in to see what obstacles the crew of Seattle’sStation 19would face, from dangerous and terrifying fires to brutal personal issues, especially their complicated relationships with each other. It premiered in 2018 and came to an end in 2024, althoughfans have been campaigning to saveStation 19. It was the second spin-off ofGrey’s Anatomy, also set in Seattle, and was part ofShonda Rhimes' Shondaland shows....

TV remains as one of the greatest forms of entertainment, enthralling audiences generation after generation.Whether it may be a hilarious comedy, intense drama, or mind-altering sci-fi, some of the best TV series provide viewers with engaging content from beginning to end, that leaves an incredible impact. Among the greats that have continued to shine from their first season to their finale are TV shows likeThe Sopranos, which entranced viewers with a compelling narrative and had a hand in revolutionizing television, andBattlestar Galactica, a series that redefined sci-fi complex world-building....

Workplace comediestake up a lot of the limelight in television these days. These are shows that are set mostly in a place of employment. This could be an office, a restaurant, a supermarket, or a courtroom. Generally, shows set in workplaces are popular as they are relatable to a wide audience. Most people have jobs, after all. After a long day of work it can be nice to just relax while watching a show about someone else working hard (and laughing at them)....

Pulling off time-period shows rooted in historical facts can be daunting. On one hand, in an environment where the acceptance of historic truth isn’t a sure thing, there is a sense of duty to honor what actually happened hundreds of years ago. On the other, the very nature of entertainment means there is a need to engage an audience. However, the success of works such asHamiltonproves that there is a market for media that takes root in history....

FromDune: Part TwotoGhostbusters: Frozen Empire,2024 has begun its streak of notable sequels on the big screen. Last year might’ve been marked by blockbuster follow-ups, such asMission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part OneandGuardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3, but this year will be particularly dedicated to fans of the classics. Many of the titles getting a sequel in 2024 have come out decades ago, and most movie lovers have probably lost their hope for more content....

When studios have a hugely successful movie on their hands, making asequelusually seems like the obvious next step. However, as we’ve learned time and time again, sequels rarely match up to the quality of their originals. That said, every once in a while, we get a sequel film that doesn’t just equal its predecessor, it exceeds it, proving that lightning can, in fact, strike twice. The best sequels build on the themes and style of their predecessors, pushing the narrative to new heights....

Ridley Scotthas a way with androids. In 1979’sAlien, he explored the terror off biomechanical efficiency throughIan Holm’s Ash, a deadly cybernetic sleeper agent aboard the Nostromo programmed for cold efficiency. With his next film,Blade Runner, Scott dug deeper, evolving from the idea of artificial intelligence to that of artificial life – replicants; androids with rich emotional complexity, eager to face their makers. WithMichael Fassbender’s David, Scott has created something of an amalgam of the two – Ash’s chilling, calculating nature and Roy Batty’s thirst for life....

Please be aware there are minor spoilers for Annihilation below. Much has been made of the behind-the-scenes conflict that led to Paramount’s unusual release strategy forAnnihilation– the film is currently playing in theaters in the US, Canada and China and will drop on Netflix internationally just a few weeks later – but if there’s one thing that’s abundantly clear, it’s that the final cut of the film we got is 100% writer-directorAlex Garland’s vision....

Disney+ has released a new (and somehow even more stunning) trailer forBlack Is King. The visual album comes fromBeyoncé, who wrote, directed, and executive produced.Black Is Kingis based on the music of her albumThe Lion King: The Gift, made for 2019’s live-actionThe Lion Kingwhich she co-starred in alongsideDonald Glover,Chiwetel Ejiofor,Seth Rogen,Billy Eichner,John Oliver, andAlfre Woodard. The newesttrailer forBlack Is Kingcomes jam-packed with gorgeous visuals. This should come as no surprise as Beyoncé’s aesthetic has been fine-tuned in recent years to pack as powerful a punch as possible while rightfully centering Blackness as high art....

Season 16 ofThe Real Housewives of Atlantais destined to be one for the books regardless of how the season plays out. With the return ofPorsha Williams,who is being completely upstaged by her bestie and former friend of the show,Shamea Morton, and three completely green peaches, audiences were guaranteed a roller-coaster ride.Angela Oakley,Kelli FerrellandBritt Eadyrealized they had some expensive Giuseppe Zanottis to fill, stepping into principal roles in the most popular franchise in the Housewives universe....

From show creator/writerRoberto Aguirre-Sacasa, the Netflix original seriesChilling Adventures of Sabrinafollows Sabrina Spellman (Kiernan Shipka), the magical 16-year-old half-witch/half-mortal who feels conflicted about both sides of her nature. While Sabrina is on her own personal journey of discovering what she stands for and where she belongs, her aunts Hilda (Lucy Davis) and Zelda (Miranda Otto), warlock cousin Ambrose (Chance Perdomo), high priest Father Blackwood (Richard Coyle), the Devil’s handmaiden Madam Satan (Michelle Gomez), human boyfriend Harvey (Ross Lynch), and even her familiar, Salem the cat, are each trying to influence her, in their own way....

Amazon Prime and BBC One are revealing the first images from their brand-new psychological thriller,Chloe. The series starErin Dohertyas Becky Green, who has become a fane of Chloe Fairbourne (Poppy Gilbert), a social media influencer whose picture-perfect social life has attracted the attention and admiration of Becky, a girl who has the exact opposite life of Chloe, living in a small flat in Bristol, England, and caring for her mother, who is in the beginning stages of onset dementia....

There’s only onerealway to appreciate the music of Netflix’sCobra Kai, and that’s via the beauty of analog media — analog of all kinds. The upcoming exclusive release of the show’s soundtrack, courtesy of Mondo, features a three vinyl box set that also includes an EP release of one album on nothing less than cassette tape, the format preferred by one-time karate champions everywhere. The three-disc set features music from all three seasons to date, including expanded tracks for, according to the official release, “the most definitiveCobra Kailistening experience available....