https://www.cbr.com The best place to read about your favorite TV shows. Find them all on CBR! Sat, 23 Sep 2023 02:29:38 GMT en-US hourly 60 Juno Temple is a Midwestern housewife in a sneak peek trailer for Fargo Season 5.

]]> Sat, 23 Sep 2023 02:29:38 GMT https://www.cbr.com/fargo-season-5-juno-temple-teases-violence-in-the-first-teaser/ Fan service is a common term that gets thrown around whenever people want to criticize a moment in movies or TV for showing a nostalgic moment purely for the moment, so fans can remember what came before. It's a criticism that argues that the moment is just a cheap form of pandering, and is done without any understanding of what made the original moment great. And it's a term that people have used to describe and discredit the Star Wars series Ahsoka, especially Episode 5.

]]> Fri, 22 Sep 2023 22:16:18 GMT https://www.cbr.com/ahsoka-fan-service-great/ 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.

]]> Fri, 22 Sep 2023 20:30:22 GMT https://www.cbr.com/the-most-popular-cartoons-of-all-time-ranked/ The purrgil are among Star Wars' most mysterious creatures, and Ahsoka has expanded upon their mythos with the journey to the new galaxy. While the Purrgil's ability to travel through hyperspace has always been impressive, the extension of this ability to traverse new galaxies makes their power even more impressive. However, the question remains, why would the purrgil need to travel so far?

]]> Fri, 22 Sep 2023 20:15:21 GMT https://www.cbr.com/ahsoka-purrgil-elephant-graveyard/ Even in animation, Star Wars has never had a problem killing off important characters. Most of Domino squad was killed off in the Clone Wars, along with multiple Jedi, Savage Opress and Satine Kryze. However, the death that resonated most was probably Kanan Jarrus' sacrifice on Star Wars Rebels. He used the Force to push his friends out of the way, but in doing so, he had to let an explosion consume him.

]]> Fri, 22 Sep 2023 20:00:23 GMT https://www.cbr.com/the-bad-batch-tech-death-final/ Moiraine Sedai and her Warder Lan Mandragoran have been a central focus of The Wheel of TIme Season 2. While in the books the two are inseparable, the show has gone a different direction. Moiraine has been stilled, and she abandoned Lan because of that. This has lead to a far more unique conflict between the two characters as they both pursue the goal of protecting the Dragon Reborn, yet now they do it separately. This is what may have led Lan to betray Rand to the Aes Sedai and more importantly to the Amyrlin Seat.

]]> Fri, 22 Sep 2023 19:20:23 GMT https://www.cbr.com/the-wheel-of-time-lan-betrayed-rand/ Star Trek: Lower Decks' sci-fi sitcom elements have always gone deeper than maintaining a 22-minute runtime.

]]> Fri, 22 Sep 2023 19:15:51 GMT https://www.cbr.com/star-trek-lower-decks-animator-reveals-the-cartoons-sitcom-influences/ 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 for the creative experience.

]]> Fri, 22 Sep 2023 19:10:21 GMT https://www.cbr.com/greatest-tv-shows-all-time/ The absence of DC superhero Green Lantern from the live-action screen is finally over. DC Studios' new co-CEO, James Gunn, has plans to give the character a big comeback with the HBO series Lanterns. The love and support for HBO shows like the fantasy drama Game of Thrones and the post-apocalyptic drama The Last of Us span far beyond fans of the original published books and video games. Their popularity is evidence of the success an HBO Green Lantern collaboration can achieve for the Emerald Knights.

]]> Fri, 22 Sep 2023 19:01:20 GMT https://www.cbr.com/james-gunn-save-green-lantern/ The first clip from the upcoming Teen Titans Go! two-part episode, "Warner Bros. 100th Anniversary," has been released.

]]> Fri, 22 Sep 2023 18:49:47 GMT https://www.cbr.com/teen-titans-go-clip-warner-bros-100-anniversary-cameos/ Amazon is bringing commercials to Prime Video and will seek to implement the plan in early 2024.

]]> Fri, 22 Sep 2023 18:26:50 GMT https://www.cbr.com/another-major-streaming-service-ad-breaks/ The Continental is taking audience back into the world of John Wick as it explores the backstory of Winston Scott and the iconic New York hotel. John Wick spent a lot of time in various Continental hotels across the globe, but none was as important or as famous as the New York location. Winston Scott became a foundational character for the series and now The Continental is setting up his own story. Winston's story is already beginning to resemble Mr. Wicks, and that can only help to elevate the character and the franchise.

]]> Fri, 22 Sep 2023 18:20:20 GMT https://www.cbr.com/john-wick-continental-winston-journey/ William Thomas Riker of Star Trek: The Next Generation is the Enterprise's first officer and resident bearded heartthrob. Growing up in Alaska, he was quite the outdoorsman, but he chose to leave the majestic wilderness from his youth to "boldly go where no one has gone before." Riker was known as "Number One," informally with Picard. Depending when in the timeline or on which Federation starship he was aboard, he's sometimes just "Captain." To his friends, he goes by "Will," his preferred name, as stated in the Season 6 episode "Chain of Command, Part 1." However, Riker wasn't always called "Will" in the series. In fact, part of the original plan for the "most charming man in Starfleet" was to address him as "Bill."

]]> Fri, 22 Sep 2023 18:01:22 GMT https://www.cbr.com/star-trek-tng-riker-will-bill/ There was a time in Fear the Walking Dead when it seemed outrageous to assume Season 1 OG characters would ever cross paths again. Even when Victor Strand, Alicia Clark, and Daniel Salazar were on the same screen together in Season 7, their petty feuds prevented them from being the dream team they were meant to be. Alicia may be gone now, but Madison is back to bring the original survivors (plus the newer ones) together against a common enemy.

]]> Fri, 22 Sep 2023 18:01:21 GMT https://www.cbr.com/fear-walking-dead-season-8-trailer-takeaways/ From the moment Disney announced the Ahsoka series, fans of Star Wars: Rebels hoped the two shows would connect in a very direct way. Rebels was the first Star Wars series released after Disney took ownership, even before The Force Awakens debuted. The series finale left two big question marks over fans' heads about the fate of an important villain and an important hero. Ahsoka made Rebels fans wait to see Sabine Wren find Ezra Bridger, but the wait was worth it.

]]> Fri, 22 Sep 2023 17:20:24 GMT https://www.cbr.com/ahsoka-ezra-sabine-reunion-worth-wait/ 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.

]]> Fri, 22 Sep 2023 17:11:18 GMT https://www.cbr.com/dcau-every-entry-chronological-order/ Werewolf by Night is a lovely little TV special movie released by Marvel back in 2022. The project is actually the first Marvel Studios Special Presentation in the Marvel Cinematic Universe and one of the most notable connections between the MCU and the horror genre. As such, it's a perfect pick for both fans of Marvel and horror buffs, and now, it is on track to be even better.The film takes place during one night, following a group of monster hunters searching for the magical Bloodstone and competing to see who gets to wield the powerful gem. Among them is the monster-hunting main character, Jack Russell, who is secretly a werewolf, trying to save his friend, the Man-Thing known as Ted. He teams up with the true heir of the Bloodstone legacy, Elsa Bloodstone, and is left to fight against various villains. Werewolf by Night is Michael Giacchino's directorial debut, having mainly stuck to composing other Disney projects like Up and the Tom Holland Spider-Man trilogy. Despite its high ratings, Werewolf by Night is severely underrated. But it's been revived lately because of an upcoming colorized rerelease perfect for this spooky season.Related: Maggie Gyllenhaal to Helm Bride of Frankenstein Remake Starring Christian Bale

]]> Fri, 22 Sep 2023 16:00:23 GMT https://www.cbr.com/werewolf-by-night-color-hammer-horror/ Ahsoka is paving the way for some huge events in the Star Wars galaxy. Episode 6, "Far, Far Away," reintroduces Lars Mikkelsen's Grand Admiral Thrawn, last seen on Star Wars Rebels, and moves the action to an entirely new galaxy. Upon arriving in the new galaxy, the villainous crew of the Eye of Sion approaches the planet Peridea, which is soon revealed to be the original homeworld of the Dathomiri -- ancestors to the Nightsisters of Dathomir. The return of Grand Admiral Thrawn after his disappearance at the end of Rebels and the revelations surrounding the Nightsisters' origins come with major implications for the Star Wars galaxy's past and future.

]]> Fri, 22 Sep 2023 15:21:20 GMT https://www.cbr.com/ahsoka-sets-up-star-wars-movies/ Disney's Percy Jackson and the Olympians TV series finally got its first major teaser trailer, delivering important insights into what fans can expect to see in the show. It adapts Rick Riordan's brilliant fantasy book series and follows young Percy Jackson discovering he's a demigod, joining a magical camp made for people like him, and engaging in a mind-blowing mission.

]]> Fri, 22 Sep 2023 15:00:22 GMT https://www.cbr.com/biggest-takeaways-percy-jackson-and-the-olympians-trailer/ After making their long-awaited debut in the sixth episode of Ahsoka, Grand Admiral Thrawn and Ezra Bridger have received their own Star Wars character posters.

]]> Fri, 22 Sep 2023 14:43:19 GMT https://www.cbr.com/star-wars-ahsoka-posters-thrawn-ezra/ Secret Invasion star Ben Mendelsohn reflects on his time as Talos in the Marvel Cinematic Universe after his character was killed off in the Disney+ miniseries, insisting he will "miss" his long-time role.

]]> Fri, 22 Sep 2023 14:36:30 GMT https://www.cbr.com/ben-mendelsohn-talos-fate-in-the-mcu/ Egwene al'Vere is one of the most important characters in The Wheel of Time saga. She carries on some essential storylines throughout the books and the show is starting to open up her story more. As the season has progressed, The Wheel of Time has started to explore one of the first major defining moments in Egwene's life. Having been captured by the Seanchan when Liandrin Sedai betrayed them, Egwene is facing her biggest challenge and her spirit is breaking for the first time. This transformation will change everything for Egwene.

]]> Fri, 22 Sep 2023 14:20:19 GMT https://www.cbr.com/wheel-of-time-egwene-damane-tranformation/ 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 well as with audiences.

]]> Fri, 22 Sep 2023 14:11:18 GMT https://www.cbr.com/10-best-elena-moments-vampire-diaries/ Squid Game: The Challenge, the upcoming Netflix competition series based on the viral series has a trailer and release date.

]]> Fri, 22 Sep 2023 14:08:17 GMT https://www.cbr.com/netflix-squid-game-the-challenge-premiere-date/ The fourth and final season of the beloved DC show, Doom Patrol, is all set to bid farewell to fans, with the much-awaited remaining six episodes.

]]> Fri, 22 Sep 2023 14:00:56 GMT https://www.cbr.com/watch-dc-and-max-tease-final-episodes-in-new-doom-patrol-trailer/ The next case on All Rise isn't for the faint of heart -- and CBR has an exclusive clip revealing what's coming to the Hall of Justice before the startling episode airs Sept. 23 on OWN.

]]> Fri, 22 Sep 2023 14:00:20 GMT https://www.cbr.com/all-rise-season-3-lola-organ-trafficking-case/ The Loki Season 2 trailer brought interesting revelations -- and not just about Loki's fate after the murder of He Who Remains by Sylvie. The clip revealed that upcoming episodes will feature Loki and Mobius going through multiple time periods and potentially alternate realities to fix the "sacred timeline."

]]> Fri, 22 Sep 2023 14:00:20 GMT https://www.cbr.com/loki-season-2-timeline-possibilities/ As Netflix's Sonic Prime runs through its second season, one of the things fans are most interested in seeing is how Sonic and Shadow interact. Admittedly, the first season didn't do much with the duo, focusing on the blue hedgehog instead. Sadly, as Sonic tried to save the Shatterspace and rebuild the Paradox Prism using the crystal shards, Shadow was just stuck in limbo.

]]> Fri, 22 Sep 2023 13:00:20 GMT https://www.cbr.com/sonic-prime-season2-shadow-no-justice/ After the climactic conclusion of the Infinity Saga with 2019's Avengers Endgame, the Marvel Cinematic Universe sat relatively dormant over the course of the following year. This was also brought on by the 2020 coronavirus pandemic, but the pause came about mostly as a necessary segue between two distinct eras of the generation-defining franchise. This hiatus was brought to an end in 2021 after the premiere of the MCU's first Disney+ original series, WandaVision. Although Wanda and Vision were well-established parts of the MCU by this point, it was their first time in the complete spotlight, and fans were giddy for this opportunity for profound storytelling.

]]> Fri, 22 Sep 2023 12:00:19 GMT https://www.cbr.com/wandavision-marvel-crowning-achievement/ As Season 4 of Harley Quinn ends, it's a bittersweet one. Harley has lost her killer's edge, confirming to herself and her peers that she can indeed be a superhero. It goes a long way because everyone doubted her. Thankfully, Poison Ivy and Barbara Gordon are backing her, adamant Harley's meant to shine away from toxic elements such as The Joker and the Legion of Doom.

]]> Thu, 21 Sep 2023 20:15:22 GMT https://www.cbr.com/harley-quinn-season5-setup/ The sixth chapter of the Ahsoka series on Disney+ revealed much that Star Wars fans have been waiting for since the series was announced. The episode revealed the whereabouts of Ezra Bridger, and how the nine years since he departed changed him. It also revealed Grand Admiral Thrawn, and how little that same time has changed him. However, the revelation of the Great Mothers and the ruins of the Great Witch Kingdom of the Dathomiri make these dark side magic users the most powerful group in all of Star Wars.

]]> Thu, 21 Sep 2023 19:20:21 GMT https://www.cbr.com/ahsoka-nightsisters-dathomiri-most-powerful-group-star-wars/ When The Spectacular Spider-Man began airing on TV, Marvel fans were unprepared for what it would offer. The series was destined for success due to its fascinating storylines, expansive universe, and comic-accurate characters. Unfortunately, the series, after only two seasons that ran from 2008 to 2009, left viewers disappointed when it got canceled.

]]> Thu, 21 Sep 2023 19:00:22 GMT https://www.cbr.com/the-spectacular-spider-man-young-justice-reboot/ For fans of Ahsoka and Star Wars: Rebels, seeing Bokken Jedi Ezra Bridger again warmed hearts. However, the reappearance of another Rebels mainstay, Grand Admiral Thrawn, chilled them from hearts to spines. Perhaps the oldest of the Star Wars legacy characters appearing in Ahsoka, the return of Thrawn proves the Imperial Grand Admiral hasn't really changed at all. He is still poised, calm and deadly, even though everything from his ship to his uniform has seen better days.

]]> Thu, 21 Sep 2023 18:20:21 GMT https://www.cbr.com/ahsoka-thrawn-hasnt-changed/ The first poster for the upcoming second season of The Santa Clauses has confirmed that the Disney+ original series will return in November.

]]> Thu, 21 Sep 2023 18:16:24 GMT https://www.cbr.com/the-santa-clauses-season-2-poster-premiere-date/ Hulu invites New Yorkers to join an Only Murders in the Building murder mystery interactive investigation.

]]> Thu, 21 Sep 2023 18:01:20 GMT https://www.cbr.com/only-murders-in-the-building-immersive-murder-mystery-attraction/ Ahsoka actor Mary Elizabeth Winstead discussed the process of transforming into Hera Syndulla for the Disney+ series.

]]> Thu, 21 Sep 2023 17:36:07 GMT https://www.cbr.com/ahsoka-actor-hera-transformation-surprisingly-simple/ Timothy Zahn, who wrote the best-selling Heir to the Empire trilogy novel series, shared his thoughts regarding Grand Admiral Thrawn’s live-action debut in Ahsoka.

]]> Thu, 21 Sep 2023 17:20:47 GMT https://www.cbr.com/thrawn-creator-star-wars-live-action-debut-ahsoka/ Ahsoka has been showing Star Wars fans what it means to perfectly meld fan service with excellent storytelling. The show has managed to balance huge moments with much quieter and poignant story beats. Baylan Skoll is one of the quieter moments. As a new character, his past is a clean slate to be built upon. In Episode 6, Skoll becomes the voice of the audience as he highlights one of Star Wars' biggest flaws when he is discussing his own lofty goals in the new series.

]]> Thu, 21 Sep 2023 17:20:20 GMT https://www.cbr.com/ahsoka-baylan-skoll-star-wars-major-flaw/ Sofia Vergara looks unrecognizable in Netflix’s Griselda teaser trailer in which she stars as the Colombian drug lord.

]]> Thu, 21 Sep 2023 17:14:36 GMT https://www.cbr.com/sofia-vergara-netflix-griselda-trailer/ Grey's Anatomy lost one of its original cast members in Season 16 when Justin Chambers left the series. While he was only one of several original stars to have departed the ABC medical drama (the most notable still being Patrick Dempsey, whose Dr. Derek Shepherd was killed off), Chambers had put in more than a decade of work as Dr. Alex Karev. That meant his exit was shocking to fans, especially when they were told why the actor -- and Alex Karev -- were leaving.

]]> Thu, 21 Sep 2023 17:00:21 GMT https://www.cbr.com/greys-anatomy-why-justin-chambers-left/ Ahsoka has been building up to a few huge moments with the series. The reintroduction of Grand Admiral Thrawn, the reunion with Ezra Bridger, and the introduction of a new galaxy to Star Wars. In Season 1, Episode 6 "Far, Far Away," all of those tasks were accomplished. While Ezra and Thrawn delivered in spades, the new galaxy was less than impressive. Bringing a new galaxy to the Star Wars universe should have been the biggest moment of the episode, yet instead it felt like a footnote that lacked any real substance or purpose.

]]> Thu, 21 Sep 2023 16:21:20 GMT https://www.cbr.com/ahsoka-new-galaxy-unimpressive/ 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.

]]> Thu, 21 Sep 2023 16:10:19 GMT https://www.cbr.com/10-best-damon-moments-vampire-diaries/ As an animated science fiction comedy series, Star Trek: Lower Decks makes space travel funny. Using satirical meta-humor and over-the-top antics, Lower Decks can do what no other Trek series has ever done -- laugh at the franchise. Yet, self-referential comedy isn't the only thing the series excels at. There's one other thing the animated series has over its live-action counterparts.

]]> Thu, 21 Sep 2023 16:00:22 GMT https://www.cbr.com/star-trek-lower-decks-better-aliens/ The Jedi Order is one of the most recognizable parts of Star Wars. First introduced in Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope, the Order stood for over a thousand generations to protect the galaxy from many different threats that emerged. But the Jedi were not without flaws, as the Jedi Council became rigid and inflexible. This resulted in their destruction at the hands of Palpatine when he ushered in his new Empire.

]]> Thu, 21 Sep 2023 15:20:20 GMT https://www.cbr.com/ahsoka-new-bokken-jedi/ Invincible creator Robert Kirkman has revealed that he is planning on the animated series to run for at least eight seasons on Prime Video.

]]> Thu, 21 Sep 2023 15:11:37 GMT https://www.cbr.com/invincible-robert-kirkman-animated-series-eight-seasons/ 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.

]]> Thu, 21 Sep 2023 15:10:19 GMT https://www.cbr.com/shows-embrace-their-weirdness/ As Doctor Who's 60th anniversary draws closer, the BBC has started to post even more promotional images on social media ahead of the specials' release, and the latest teaser may be a clue that both Rose Tyler and the Twelfth Doctor are coming back.

]]> Thu, 21 Sep 2023 14:37:02 GMT https://www.cbr.com/doctor-who-60th-anniversary-teaser-rose-tyler-twelfth-doctor/ Throughout Star Wars Rebels, one of Ezra Bridger's greatest strengths is his ability to create connections with other sentient people and creatures throughout the galaxy. His role throughout his time in the Rebellion ultimately was to build bridges between people and creatures to stand against the Empire. In fact, his friendship with the Purrgil is what leads him and Grand Admiral Thrawn to the new galaxy, effectively removing Thrawn as a threat during the Rebellion.

]]> Thu, 21 Sep 2023 14:21:19 GMT https://www.cbr.com/ahsoka-ezra-sabine-greatest-strength/ The third season of Ted Lasso offers a bittersweet ending as most of the main characters move on to other things, marking the end of an era. While the show features a sort of epilogue illustrating the next chapters of these characters' lives, it plays a beautiful song that got most people in the audience a little teary-eyed.

]]> Thu, 21 Sep 2023 14:17:17 GMT https://www.cbr.com/ted-lasso-season3-cat-stevens/ 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 her best work.

]]> Thu, 21 Sep 2023 14:11:20 GMT https://www.cbr.com/jenna-coleman-best-film-tv-roles-imdb/ Star Trek: Strange New Worlds Season 2 is coming to 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray and DVD just in time for the Christmas season.

]]> Thu, 21 Sep 2023 14:00:21 GMT https://www.cbr.com/star-trek-strange-new-worlds-season-2-physical-release-date/ As Star Trek: Lower Decks Season 4 nears its halfway point, the animated series peels back the curtain on D'Vana Tendi's backstory among the Orion Syndicate in a sudden trip back home. The season's fourth episode, titled "Something Borrowed, Something Green," mostly takes place off the USS Cerritos as it gives Tendi a well-deserved spotlight with a complicated homecoming. With its strong character beats and doubling down on admittedly absurd humor, the episode is one of the more memorable installments in Season 4, paying off years of character development while maintaining its comical tone.

]]> Thu, 21 Sep 2023 13:30:18 GMT https://www.cbr.com/star-trek-lower-decks-season-4-episode-4-review/ Doctor Who is nearing its 60th anniversary celebrations. The science fiction show might have gone through a dark period where it was no longer on BBC's schedule, but it made a massive return in 2005 and has gone from strength to strength ever since. The show originated in 1963 and has become a staple of British television. The latest anniversary specials will mark another huge moment in the show's history, and it will undoubtedly celebrate Doctor Who's rich past.

]]> Thu, 21 Sep 2023 12:00:27 GMT https://www.cbr.com/doctor-who-60th-anniversary-handle-nostalgia-better/ The Continental executive producer Basil Iwanyk recently opened up about the creative team's concerns the John Wick prequel's period setting might alienate the franchise's fanbase.

]]> Thu, 21 Sep 2023 10:19:01 GMT https://www.cbr.com/the-continental-basil-iwanyk-prequel-period-setting-concerns/ The Continental director Albert Hughes recently shared the advice he received from Chad Stahelski on how to approach the John Wick prequel series.

]]> Thu, 21 Sep 2023 09:06:32 GMT https://www.cbr.com/the-continental-albert-hughes-chad-stahelski-advice/ While some fans believe Vicki Vale's appearance in My Adventures With Superman is the setup for Batman's introduction, producer Josephine Campbell throws water on the speculation.

]]> Thu, 21 Sep 2023 06:51:22 GMT https://www.cbr.com/my-adventures-with-superman-batman-rumors/ Robert Englund, a horror icon most known for his portrayal of Freddy Krueger, is eager to return to the role of Victor Creel for Stranger Things Season 5.

]]> Thu, 21 Sep 2023 06:26:13 GMT https://www.cbr.com/stranger-things-robert-englund-season-5-return/ David Duchovny rose to stardom as maverick FBI Special Agent Fox Mulder on the hit science-fiction series The X-Files. Created by Chris Carter, the show originally aired on Fox from 1993 to 2002, for nine seasons and a total of 202 episodes, plus two feature films. However, Duchovny's Mulder literally disappeared in Season 7, puzzling and disappointing fans. Charming and determined to uncover the truth, no matter the cost, Mulder was the heart of The X-Files, alongside his skeptical partner Dana Scully played by the inimitable Gillian Anderson.

]]> Thu, 21 Sep 2023 00:00:22 GMT https://www.cbr.com/why-david-duchovny-left-x-files/ 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.

]]> Wed, 20 Sep 2023 23:30:23 GMT https://www.cbr.com/shows-like-rookie-recommendations/ The power of storytelling is a major theme in Ahsoka's sixth episode, "Part Six: Far Far Away." In the opening minutes, Ahsoka reminisces on stories Huyang used to tell her and other Jedi younglings about the galaxy's history. Baylan Skoll describes Peridea, the planet where Grand Admiral Thrawn spent his many years in exile, as "Children's stories come to life," a source of folklore even by Star Wars standards. The episode marks the live-action debut of a villain who first appeared in a 1991 Star Wars novel and features three Dathomirian soothsayers inspired by everything from Greek mythology's Fates to the witches of Macbeth. The subtext, by all accounts, is pretty on the nose.

]]> Wed, 20 Sep 2023 21:00:30 GMT https://www.cbr.com/ahsoka-episode-6-review/ Debuting Sept. 22 on Peacock, The Continental is an experiment that could test the vitality of the John Wick franchise going forward. Set decades before the events of the four films, the show delves into the history of the Continental and how it fell into the hands of Ian McShane's Winston. Focusing on a young Winston (Colin Woodell) and his conflict with the 1970s owner of the hotel Cormac (Mel Gibson), the show is rooted in both the high-octane action of the original films and a grimy and neon-colored version of New York City.

]]> Wed, 20 Sep 2023 21:00:24 GMT https://www.cbr.com/continental-executive-producers-interview/ 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 only radical difference between current shows and their predecessors is the absence of a laugh track.

]]> Wed, 20 Sep 2023 20:30:22 GMT https://www.cbr.com/sitcoms-outdated-still-good/ There's more to the world of John Wick than what was explored in the movies, and director Albert Hughes is confident The Continental can expand on the franchise well beyond its first protagonist.

]]> Wed, 20 Sep 2023 20:21:40 GMT https://www.cbr.com/the-continental-director-big-difference-john-wick-movies/ The sixth episode of Ahsoka finally introduces the distant galaxy where Grand Admiral Thrawn and Ezra Bridger have been living in exile. "Far, Far Away" sees Morgan Elsbeth's Eye of Sion arrive at the distant world of Peridea, as teased in Ahsoka's second episode. It is revealed that she has made contact with the native Dathomiri, ancestors of the Nightsisters of Dathomir, and has been coordinating with them in her efforts to retrieve Grand Admiral Thrawn. Besides Morgan Elsbeth's plan to usher in the return of Thrawn, the episode also touches upon Baylan Skoll's own reasons for joining the mission to Peridea.

]]> Wed, 20 Sep 2023 20:16:21 GMT https://www.cbr.com/baylan-skoll-endgame-fallen-order-villain-ahsoka/ When franchise creator Gene Roddenberry resurrected his spacefaring series 20 years after the initial pilot debuted, he defied the odds. However, it was Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, the third series set in this universe, that made it a "real" franchise. The fourth series in the universe, DS9 didn't just prove The Next Generation wasn't a fluke -- it showed that Star Trek had a future beyond the starship Enterprise.

]]> Wed, 20 Sep 2023 20:00:23 GMT https://www.cbr.com/deep-space-nine-star-trek-real-franchise/ Funko Pop! collectors will soon be able to add an X-Men '97 tie-in figure of Cyclops to their personal collection.

]]> Wed, 20 Sep 2023 19:24:23 GMT https://www.cbr.com/funko-pop-x-men-97-cyclops/ Wilderness, the newest thriller added to Prime Video starring Jenna Coleman, tells the story of a woman who discovers her husband is cheating and hatches a plan for revenge. Based on the novel by B.E. Jones, the series explores a central recurring theme concerning the societal expectations and conditioning of women and girls. Existing television series, from The Handmaid's Tale to Big Little Lies, already delve into these prevalent themes. Wilderness tackles this by questioning how these factors can influence women, leading them to lose themselves within these societal roles and pressures.

]]> Wed, 20 Sep 2023 19:01:24 GMT https://www.cbr.com/wilderness-women-expectations-society/ Throughout the duration of Harley Quinn, Kaley Cuoco's titular character has struggled with her killer instinct. She developed a bloody edge after becoming Joker's sidekick, much like the cartoons and comics. But in time, Harley would seek a path of redemption away from his sinister ways.

]]> Wed, 20 Sep 2023 18:20:21 GMT https://www.cbr.com/harley-quinn-season-4-finale-killer-edge/ 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.

]]> Wed, 20 Sep 2023 18:10:22 GMT https://www.cbr.com/10-female-tv-characters-hate-no-reason/ When Star Trek first warped onto television screens in the 1960s, the signature alien from the show was the Vulcan science officer, Mister Spock. Allies of humanity and a founding part of the Federation, the logic-loving pointy-eared aliens were much more involved in Earth's development than fans might know.

]]> Wed, 20 Sep 2023 18:01:18 GMT https://www.cbr.com/star-trek-humanity-vulcan-pet-project/ 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.

]]> Wed, 20 Sep 2023 17:11:21 GMT https://www.cbr.com/walking-dead-spin-off-series-ranked/ Prime Video's latest thriller, Wilderness, starring Jenna Coleman, portrays a stay-at-home wife who has reached the end of her tether due to her husband's lying and cheating. This frustration drives her to devise a revenge plan that spirals out of control, illustrating the repercussions of seeking revenge and how swiftly these situations can deteriorate. Coleman has demonstrated her versatility and emotional depth in roles such as Clara Oswald in Doctor Who and in portraying a more accurate Constantine in The Sandman. Now, she brings further authenticity and nuance to her performance as Olivia Taylor.

]]> Wed, 20 Sep 2023 17:00:21 GMT https://www.cbr.com/wilderness-dark-consequences-jenna-coleman/ 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 issues were different.

]]> Wed, 20 Sep 2023 16:51:23 GMT https://www.cbr.com/best-imdb-rated-police-shows/ Only Murders in the Building is back for its third season, with plenty of new twists, turns, and characters. With Ben Glenroy (Paul Rudd) officially dead, Charles (Steve Martin), Oliver (Martin Short), and Mabel (Selena Gomez) reignite their podcast to figure out who the killer is this time. The list of potential suspects is quite long.

]]> Wed, 20 Sep 2023 16:10:20 GMT https://www.cbr.com/only-murders-in-the-building-season-3-suspects/ 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 his unique brand of television.

]]> Wed, 20 Sep 2023 15:10:22 GMT https://www.cbr.com/gordon-ramsay-tv-shows-ranked/ 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.

]]> Wed, 20 Sep 2023 14:10:19 GMT https://www.cbr.com/the-walking-dead-characters-lasted-one-season/ One of the recurring critiques of Star Trek is how the series, known for its diverse alien species, focuses "too much" on humanity. Putting aside the real-world truth that no extraterrestrial species have yet gotten SAG cards, it's no accident the universe Gene Roddenberry created is so Earth-centric. This criticism is often born from the fact that humanity as 20th- and 21st-Century denizens are painfully aware is nowhere near as noble, curious or empathetic as Star Trek's humanity is. This is a case where the critics have, inadvertently, stumbled onto the very reason the series and its larger universe exists.

]]> Wed, 20 Sep 2023 14:00:23 GMT https://www.cbr.com/star-trek-humanity-prominent-not-aliens/ Seemingly overnight, Netflix's One Piece series has become a worldwide sensation, becoming one of the most celebrated anime adaptations of all time. That success has led to some well-deserved praise, including from the series' creator, Eiichiro Oda, who recently made a special announcement about the show. One Piece will be returning for a second season, and as Oda revealed in his announcement video, a new crew member will be joining the Straw Hats -- and they may have a little more fur than the rest of the gang.

]]> Wed, 20 Sep 2023 12:00:23 GMT https://www.cbr.com/tony-tony-chopper-netflix-one-piece-explainer/ Ahsoka Episode 6, "Part Six: Far, Far Away," just served up a new breed of Stormtrooper, the Night Troopers, with ties to 2019's Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker.

]]> Wed, 20 Sep 2023 09:05:43 GMT https://www.cbr.com/star-wars-ahsoka-episode-6-night-trooper-stormtroopers/ Ahsoka Episode 6, "Part Six: Far, Far Away," just dropped, and it brings with it the long-promised return of fan-favorite Star Wars villain Grand Admiral Thrawn (Lars Mikkelsen).

]]> Wed, 20 Sep 2023 08:01:48 GMT https://www.cbr.com/star-wars-ahsoka-episode-6-grand-admiral-thrawn-return/ After what feels like an incredibly prolonged wait, Doom Patrol has finally set a release window for its final episodes.

]]> Wed, 20 Sep 2023 06:48:35 GMT https://www.cbr.com/doom-patrol-season-4b-release-month/ 30 years after its premiere, The X-Files still holds a fascination for its adoring fan base. Premiering in the fall of 1993, the series found a devoted cult following before exploding in popularity around its second and third seasons. Its success led to tie-in novels, comic books, video games, and two trips to the big screen. To this day, Mark Snow's iconic theme music is used in television news reports detailing UFO phenomena.

]]> Tue, 19 Sep 2023 22:00:48 GMT https://www.cbr.com/x-files-reimagined-tv-procedurals/ Eagle-eyed Our Flag Means Death fans caught a familiar and welcomed face hiding in plain sight in the highly anticipated series' latest heartbreak-fueled trailer.

]]> Tue, 19 Sep 2023 21:07:22 GMT https://www.cbr.com/our-flag-means-death-trailer-lucius-fate/ Ahead of the Frasier reboot in the heart of Boston, a newly released behind-the-scenes video takes fans back to the famed Seattle apartment the titular psychiatrist called home.

]]> Tue, 19 Sep 2023 21:01:56 GMT https://www.cbr.com/frasier-behind-the-scenes-video-tours-original-apartment/ Jennifer Esposito left Blue Bloods in 2012 after playing the dynamic Jackie Curatola for three seasons. Her departure from the CBS police procedural was something of a dramatic affair as Esposito had been unceremoniously fired. According to The Hollywood Reporter, Esposito had been given doctor's orders to take a week off work because of her celiac disease, but CBS had been convinced it was a scheme to get more money.

]]> Tue, 19 Sep 2023 21:01:50 GMT https://www.cbr.com/blue-bloods-jennifer-esposito-jackie-returning/ The most underrated Star Wars animated series is Star Wars Rebels. However, it can also be the most difficult to figure out. Star Wars has had a habit of jumping across the timeline with its various projects (and sometimes within them) and Rebels is no different. That makes it hard for viewers to pinpoint exactly when in canon the events of the series happen.

]]> Tue, 19 Sep 2023 20:30:49 GMT https://www.cbr.com/star-wars-rebels-seasons-franchise-timeline/ Star Wars is no stranger to death. From Qui-Gon Jinn's tragic end in The Phantom Menace to Obi-Wan Kenobi's sacrifice in A New Hope, the franchise doesn't hesitate to kill off characters. But its most heartbreaking loss is still that of Kanan Jarrus in Star Wars Rebels.

]]> Tue, 19 Sep 2023 20:01:44 GMT https://www.cbr.com/star-wars-kanan-death-rebels-most-devastating/ Anakin Skywalker's appearances in live-action Star Wars shows have avoided depicting the Jedi Knight's most commendable traits, much to the detriment of the character. Anakin's prequel backstory has been praised by fans for adding a much-needed layer of narrative complexity to Darth Vader. But his flashbacks in Ahsoka have forgotten some of the character's humanity.

]]> Tue, 19 Sep 2023 19:01:40 GMT https://www.cbr.com/star-wars-television-keeps-neglecting-anakins-heroic-legacy/ One of Britain's most engaging thrillers is coming to Paramount+. The Gold revolves around three tons of gold bullion -- worth millions -- stolen in 1983. The Brink's-Mat robbery would go on to become infamous in the United Kingdom, so it's fitting that the TV retelling features a jaw-dropping cast headed up by Downton Abbey star Hugh Bonneville and Preacher's Dominic Cooper.

]]> Tue, 19 Sep 2023 18:55:47 GMT https://www.cbr.com/the-gold-neil-forsyth-interview/ 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.

]]> Tue, 19 Sep 2023 18:10:38 GMT https://www.cbr.com/agent-carter-episodes/ In Season 3 of Smallville, Ian Somerhalder had a six-episode recurring role as Adam Knight. His mysterious character had a complicated relationship with Lana Lang (Kristin Kreuk), ultimately resulting in his death. After Lana was trampled by her horse, she underwent physical therapy. Adam pushed her to start walking faster, and they became close friends. He developed feelings for her, but as time passed, the audience soon realized his true intentions. Strangely enough, his character was linked to Batman before his death. His name, a combination of Adam West and Batman's common nickname, the Dark Knight, along with his background that included deceased parents and martial arts training, led many to speculate that he was a version of Bruce Wayne.

]]> Tue, 19 Sep 2023 18:00:41 GMT https://www.cbr.com/ian-somerhalder-smallville-character-batman/ Paramount+ recently unveiled the logo for Tales of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles to celebrate Mutant Mayhem's premiere on the streaming service.

]]> Tue, 19 Sep 2023 17:30:41 GMT https://www.cbr.com/tales-of-the-teenage-mutant-ninja-turtles-logo/ 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, Daemon Targaryen was undoubtedly the most charismatic Targaryen on screen.

]]> Tue, 19 Sep 2023 17:10:31 GMT https://www.cbr.com/10-best-daemon-quotes-house-of-the-dragon/ Dr. Ben Song makes his time-traveling ability public in the Season 2 trailer for Quantum Leap.

]]> Tue, 19 Sep 2023 17:06:43 GMT https://www.cbr.com/quantum-leap-season-2-trailer/ Kindness warriors across the globe watched as Ted Lasso ended its remarkable three-season run with what is presumed to be the show's series finale. It's rare for a series finale to please all fans, and despite the show's successes Ted Lasso left a lot of faithful viewers feeling unsatisfied. That being said, Ted Lasso has a second chance to end its story, at least if The Richmond Way by Trent Crimm (formerly of The Independent) is ever published as an actual book.

]]> Tue, 19 Sep 2023 17:01:36 GMT https://www.cbr.com/ted-lasso-the-richmond-way-trent-crimm/ Percy Jackson is framed for stealing Zeus' lightning bolt in the latest teaser trailer for the Disney+ series, Percy Jackson and the Olympians.

]]> Tue, 19 Sep 2023 16:36:33 GMT https://www.cbr.com/percy-jackson-trailer-disney-plus/ TV villains can prove to be worthy adversaries, either through their diabolical nature or their overly dramatic showmanship. Although these bad guys are not derived from fairytales, they would still make some pretty convincing Disney movie villains.

]]> Tue, 19 Sep 2023 16:10:32 GMT https://www.cbr.com/tv-characters-great-disney-villains/ Steven DeKnight, who served as showrunner for the first season of Netflix's Daredevil, criticized Disney's Daredevil: Born Again about how much the show's crew members are being paid.

]]> Tue, 19 Sep 2023 15:41:33 GMT https://www.cbr.com/daredevil-showrunner-born-again-reboot-disney-scam/ 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.

]]> Tue, 19 Sep 2023 15:10:25 GMT https://www.cbr.com/shows-like-foundation/ The Power Rangers franchise has now been running for 30 years, with the classic Mighty Morphin Power Rangers still being the most iconic incarnation. For as popular as it was, however, all good things always come to an end. Thus, the first take on the series morphed into a new form that was stronger than before, though it only did so after some of the series' best promotion ever.

]]> Tue, 19 Sep 2023 15:00:28 GMT https://www.cbr.com/power-rangers-zeo-franchise-best-build-up/