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10 Best Crime Shows Streaming On HBO Max
HBO Max is home to some of the best crime dramas on television. Whether you're looking for a modern classic like "The Sopranos" or a darker comedy-drama like "Barry," the streaming service offers plenty of options for viewers to choose from. Of course, the immense number of shows might appear daunting. Fear not, for we have assembled this list of the best crime dramas currently streaming on HBO Max.
10 Best Crime Shows Streaming On HBO Max
23 hours ago Happy weekend! As we prepare for the influx of TV shows to come in November, including major releases like The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power, there are a few noteworthy entries this week to keep you occupied while you wait. Add Polygon.com on Google Add as Preferred Source Follow on Google …
15 Episodes Of The Office To Skip On A Rewatch
"The Office" remains one of the most rewatchable shows of all time, rewarding repeat viewings with countless jokes, Easter eggs, memes, and quotes. And yet, even a sitcom as well made as "The Office" tends to hit a few speed bumps along the way. With seasons of up to 28 episodes, the writers occasionally churned out a story that failed to move the plot forward.
15 Episodes Of The Office To Skip On A Rewatch
With over 200 episodes, The Office wasn't always pumping out winners. If you want to make your next rewatch smoother than ever, try to avoid these episodes. "The Office" remains one of the most rewatchable shows of all time, rewarding repeat viewings with countless jokes, Easter eggs, memes, and quotes. And yet, even a sitcom as well made as "The Office" tends to hit a few speed bumps along the way.
15 Everybody Loves Raymond Episodes To Skip On A Rewatch
"Everybody Loves Raymond" is one of the best sitcoms of the '90s. And yet, this remarkable show occasionally hit a speed bump or two on its way to greatness. Like every television series, "Everybody Loves Raymond" has its highs and lows, memorable episodes and forgettable episodes. None are outright terrible, but sometimes you could see the writers clearly spinning their wheels, particularly in the later seasons when they had used up a majority of their ideas.
10 Game Of Thrones Episodes To Skip On A Rewatch
After all these years, "Game of Thrones" still divides fans because its clunky conclusion sullied an exciting, nearly decade-long journey. That leads to an important question: Is the show rewatchable? Overall, we would say yes, provided you skip over certain episodes. The first several seasons of "Game of Thrones" established plenty of seemingly important lore that fans soaked up with relish.
10 Best TV Shows About High School, Ranked Original
Do you remember going to high school, that bizarre place that served as the epicenter of the universe for four years and either transformed angsty teenagers into better versions of themselves or riddled them with self doubt and an overabundance of dread that followed them throughout their adult lives? Well, Hollywood certainly remembers and has spent countless hours recreating those formative years on the small screen.
10 Most Underrated NBC Shows Of All Time Original
For decades, NBC has essentially been the gift that keeps on giving. This is the network that delivered all-time television classics like "Cheers," "Frasier," "Friends," and "The Office." Want reality TV? NBC aired "The Voice" and "America's Got Talent." Want drama? Check out "Chicago Fire" and "ER." Johnny Carson made his mark with "The Tonight Show," while "Seinfeld" remains one of the best TV shows of all time. Even shows with more modest ratings, like "30 Rock," were critical darlings.
10 Most Underrated NBC Shows Of All Time
For decades, NBC has essentially been the gift that keeps on giving. This is the network that delivered all-time television classics like "Cheers," "Frasier," "Friends," and "The Office." Want reality TV? NBC aired "The Voice" and "America's Got Talent." Want drama? Check out "Chicago Fire" and "ER." Johnny Carson made his mark with "The Tonight Show," while "Seinfeld" remains one of the best TV shows of all time. Even shows with more modest ratings, like "30 Rock," were critical darlings.
10 Most Underrated NBC Shows Of All Time
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10 Best TV Shows Like Frasier
The '80s and '90s wouldn't have been the same without Dr. Frasier Crane. Played by Kelsey Grammer, this remarkably enduring character first popped up in "Cheers" before getting his own spinoff with the classic television series "Frasier," followed decades later by a revival series, also titled "Frasier." Add it all up, and the eccentric psychiatrist has graced our screens for literally decades. What makes the character so appealing?
Sci-fi movie trailers that spoiled everything
Sci-Fi Movie Trailers That Spoiled Everything Nothing destroys a happy mood like watching a spoiler-filled movie trailer. Last month, someone posted a short TV spot for "Alien: Romulus" that revealed the xenomorph nest/hive that appears in the third act — a secret nugget that would have been thrilling to see on IMAX during my first viewing rather than on a tiny iPhone screen.
10 Best Episodes Of Everybody Loves Raymond, Ranked
Oh, how we miss "Everybody Loves Raymond." For nine seasons, this amazing sitcom captured the highs and lows of marriage and family life through the eyes of Ray Barone (Ray Romano), his wife Debra (Patricia Heaton), his brother Robert (Brad Garrett), and his parents, Frank (Peter Boyle) and Marie (Doris Roberts). Each episode homed in on a small detail, like, say, a box of tissues or a thermostat, and found a way to turn it into a family debacle.
15 Most Unnecessary TV Character Deaths Original
Television can be cruel. For all the amazing stories and jaw-dropping cliffhangers that leave viewers aghast, far too many shows devastate viewers by killing off a beloved character. Sometimes, those heartbreaking losses elevate a series, pushing the story into bold new territory or forcing the remaining cast to deal with the emotional fallout. Other times, a death feels like it serves no purpose at all. Unfortunately, this happens quite a bit.
15 Most Unnecessary TV Character Deaths
India 2 hours ago A banned film in India gains popularity NPR - Omkar Khandekar • 2h A recent Indian government ban on a film about historical police abuses did not silence the story, it amplified it.
15 Smartest TV Detectives Of All Time, Ranked Original
Here's an intriguing question: If someone you loved was murdered, which television detective would you call first? Don't think in terms of your favorite character, but rather which one could actually solve the case most efficiently. Surprisingly, it's a tough question that boils down to a few simple character traits. For all the detectives that have existed over the years, only a handful can truly be counted on to get the job done.
10 Best War Shows In TV History, Ranked
Few television genres are as consistently rewarding as the war drama. Armed with fascinating characters, rich historical settings, political maneuvering, and thoughtful storytelling, these series immerse viewers in conflicts inspired by real events and turbulent periods in history. Whether following a platoon through the jungles of Vietnam, a band of spies during the American Revolution, or rival leaders in feudal Japan, the shows on this list prove that war stories come in many forms.
10 Best War Shows In TV History, Ranked
1 day ago After a spate of cyberattacks on state water systems, Cape May Mayor Zack Mullock spoke with CNN's Fredricka Whitfield about the hack on his city. He said what they experienced was "modern warfare" and that having fewer systems online made it harder to infiltrate critical infrastructure.
All 9 Seasons Of Everybody Loves Raymond, Ranked
No sitcom found more comedy in life's smallest frustrations than "Everybody Loves Raymond." Whether arguing over cooking secrets, debating the merits of a toaster as a Christmas gift, or refusing to carry a suitcase upstairs out of sheer stubbornness, the Barones somehow turned the most ordinary family squabbles into comedy gold.
All 9 Seasons Of Everybody Loves Raymond, Ranked
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10 Forgotten '80s Cartoons Still Worth Watching Today
We recently posted an article highlighting the best forgotten cartoons of the 1990s and then decided, what the heck, let's travel back another decade and shine a spotlight on the overlooked animated gems from the '80s that somehow slipped through the cracks. What a journey! Along the way, we rediscovered a heap of shows we'd completely forgotten, triggering a tidal wave of nostalgia centered on dinosaurs, bouncing bears, more dinosaurs, fat cats, and shape-shifting robots.
10 Forgotten '90s Cartoons Still Worth Watching Today Original
The '90s gave us some of the greatest cartoons ever made. Everyone remembers classics like "Batman: The Animated Series," "X-Men," "Rugrats," and "The Simpsons," and for good reason. Those shows are still talked about today and continue to influence animation decades later. Still, they weren't the only cartoons worth watching.
15 Best TV Plot Twists Of All Time, Ranked Original
A proper plot twist is a punch to the gut. One minute, you're happily watching your favorite TV show, and the next, your jaw is on the floor because a trusted ally turned out to be a villain, a beloved character died, or the entire story suddenly took on a different meaning. That's the stuff of legend. Some twists mess with time. Some recontextualize everything that came before. Others send a series in a bold new direction or force viewers to see characters from a completely new perspective.
15 Best TV Plot Twists Of All Time, Ranked
Culture 6 hours ago A Mystery So Good, Our Columnist Read It in One Sitting The New York Times - Sarah Weinman • 6h by Caitlin Mullen Halfway through 2026, I’ve found my favorite crime novel of the year so far, one I’m already recommending to people who love Tana French and Liz Moore.
10 Best TV Shows Like The Boroughs Original
Netflix's "The Boroughs" is the latest series designed to cater to viewers yearning for the tales of ole. Executive-produced by Matt and Ross Duffer (aka the Duffer Bros.), the series follows a group of retirees who uncover a strange conspiracy hidden within their quiet community.
10 Best Monster Of The Week Shows, Ranked
Monster-of-the-week television shows have delighted audiences for decades. The gist is that a hero encounters a threat that must be stopped before the episode ends. Storylines rarely cross over into the next episode, with each installment more or less functioning as a hard reset of the formula. Rinse and repeat. Shows like "Kolchak: The Night Stalker" and "The X-Files" follow this pattern, sometimes blending the monster-of-the-week approach with a larger story.
10 Western TV Shows Without A Single Bad Season
It ain't easy making a great TV Western. After all, the genre's pretty much timeless and as old as Hollywood itself. For decades, viewers have consumed countless sprawling sagas packed with rugged heroes, dastardly villains, cattle drives, saloon brawls, and plenty of frontier justice. Like any long-running genre, many of these shows eventually overstayed their welcome. Some became repetitive; others relied too heavily on worn-out Western tropes. Luckily, not all suffered this fate.
10 Western TV Shows Without A Single Bad Season
It ain't easy making a great TV Western. After all, the genre's pretty much timeless and as old as Hollywood itself. For decades, viewers have consumed countless sprawling sagas packed with rugged heroes, dastardly villains, cattle drives, saloon brawls, and plenty of frontier justice. Like any long-running genre, many of these shows eventually overstayed their welcome. Some became repetitive; others relied too heavily on worn-out Western tropes. Luckily, not all suffered this fate.
15 Best Celebrity Guest Stars On Bones Original
For 12 seasons, "Bones" delivered an addictive blend of gruesome murder mysteries, quirky humor, heartfelt character drama, and audience-pleasing romance, helping it become one of the best police procedural shows of all time. While viewers tuned in each week to watch Seeley Booth (David Boreanaz) and Temperance "Bones" Brennan (Emily Deschanel) clash over science, faith, and human nature, the long-running Fox procedural also welcomed a bevy of surprisingly strong celebrity guest stars.
10 Major Movie Stars Who Appeared On ER Original
"ER" was the ultimate example of must-see TV at its peak in the 1990s — the kind of show everyone watched and, apparently, everyone worked on at some point, too. Long before they were cashing blockbuster checks or appearing in Oscar conversations, a surprising number of future movie stars wandered through Cook County General, usually in small roles that lasted all of five minutes and ended in heartbreak.
'90s Sci-Fi Shows That Still Hold Up Today Original
It's possible that pop culture peaked in the 1990s. Nowhere is that more evident than in the hefty selection of incredible science fiction television viewers enjoyed on a regular weekly basis. These shows never generated the staggering viewership of mainstream comedies like "Seinfeld" or blockbuster hospital dramas like "ER," but they did their part, delighting audiences with thoughtful ideas, carefully crafted moral dilemmas, and smart comedy. Seriously, though, look around.
'90s Sci-Fi Shows That Still Hold Up Today
It's possible that pop culture peaked in the 1990s. Nowhere is that more evident than in the hefty selection of incredible science fiction television viewers enjoyed on a regular weekly basis. These shows never generated the staggering viewership of mainstream comedies like "Seinfeld" or blockbuster hospital dramas like "ER," but they did their part, delighting audiences with thoughtful ideas, carefully crafted moral dilemmas, and smart comedy. Seriously, though, look around.
12 Yellowstone Storylines That Didn't Go Anywhere
"Yellowstone" may have been a critical darling and cultural phenomenon, but it occasionally behaved like a drunken cowboy who was too hungover to remember the previous night's events. Over the course of five seasons, Taylor Sheridan's modern Western introduced a slew of compelling ideas — assassination attempts, bizarre spiritual visions, even dinosaur bones — only to forget them faster than a bad date. We're not necessarily complaining.
All 8 Seasons Of Game Of Thrones, Ranked Original
Nearly a decade has passed since "Game of Thrones" concluded its epic run. For a while there, it was the best show on television, packed with fascinating characters, epic battles, intricate politics, and sharp dialogue. HBO's fantasy epic was a full-blown cultural phenomenon, the kind of series that caused antsy viewers to gather around the water cooler on Monday morning to discuss theories or lament the passing of a beloved character or two.
10 Best The Twilight Zone Plot Twists, Ranked Original
Premiering in 1959, "The Twilight Zone" didn't look or feel like anything else on television. Created by Rod Serling, this is one of the best anthology series of all time, mixing science fiction, horror, and fantasy into tight, often unsettling stories that dropped everyday people into situations just slightly off from reality. Sometimes that meant aliens or time travel. Other times, it was something much simpler, be it fear, paranoia, or the uneasy sense that something wasn't quite right.
The Simpsons: Homer's 10 Best Jobs, Ranked Original
Homer Simpson (Dan Castellaneta), one of "The Simpsons" best characters, may technically work as a nuclear safety inspector, but over the course of the series, he's built a résumé that's anything but stable. From running his own businesses to stumbling into jobs he's unqualified for, Homer has tried just about everything and usually crashes and burns in spectacular fashion. The funny thing is, every now and then, it actually works.
15 Best Kurt Russell Movies & TV Shows, Ranked
Has there ever been an actor more underappreciated than Kurt Russell? Sure, he's produced his fair share of stinkers throughout a career spanning more than six decades — see 2006's "Poseidon" — but more often than not, the man delivers. Yet, Russell had never earned an Academy Award nomination and too frequently gets treated like a glorified character actor than a genuine A-lister, despite appearing in some of the most beloved motion pictures of our time.
10 Best Medical Dramas Of All Time, Ranked
Hospitals are a terrific source for great television. The stakes are high, emotions run deep, lives hang in the balance, and heroes (or villains) are born. Toss in fascinating medical procedures, complex jargon, good-looking actors, and a revolving door of patients, many played by recognizable guest stars, and you have the perfect formula to sustain a television show for years. It doesn't always work.
10 Best Medical Dramas Of All Time, Ranked
5 hours ago "The real Strait of Hormuz was the friends we made along the way. I'm sorry, what's that? And I'm being told that we made no friends." It hasn't escaped the attention of the late night hosts that Donald Trump's Iran war strategy doesn't seem to be going as planned. Jon Stewart spent 22 minutes …
Lovable Pirates Of The Caribbean Characters We Wound Up Hating By Series End
"Pirates of the Caribbean" remains one of the most beloved franchises of all time. Spanning five films that collectively grossed over $4 billion at the worldwide box office, the tales of Jack Sparrow delighted audiences for over a decade thanks to their action-driven spectacle, winning performances and light-hearted tone.
12 Shows Like Reacher To Watch Next
If you haven't checked out "Reacher," stop what you're doing, head over to Prime Video, and stream every episode pronto. Seriously, this action-packed mystery thriller series checks all the right boxes for modern-day entertainment. Action? Check. Drama? Check. Romance? Check. A charismatic lead character? Double check. Carefully constructed narrative with shocking revelations around every corner? Check. "Reacher" has it all.
Sci-Fi Scenes That Scared Actors In Real Life
Hollywood's fascination with science fiction has produced some of the greatest thrills in movie history. "Star Wars," "Blade Runner," "The Matrix," "E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial," and "The Day the Earth Stood Still" are but a handful of films that rank high amongst genre enthusiasts for their audacious ideas, innovative visuals, originality, colorful characters, and timeless appeal.
15 Best TV Shows From The '90s, Ranked Original
Television has certainly changed over the last several decades. Even so, despite loftier budgets and grandiose effects that often blur the line between cinema and the small screen, nothing beats '90s TV. This was a time when networks weren't afraid to take risks on daring content, rewarding audiences with some of the most memorable and groundbreaking shows ever produced.
Actors Who Wound Up Winning Oscars For The Wrong Movie
The Academy Awards offer an incredible platform for actors, artists, producers, and directors to recognize their peers for exemplary work in the field of motion pictures. Started way back in 1929, the program has handed out thousands of golden statues as a way to commemorate the best films, performances, and technical achievements of the year. As is the case with any awards program, controversy seemingly rears its ugly head each and every season.
The 10 Most Realistic War Movies, Ranked
Hundreds of war movies exist, designed to thrill audiences, sometimes at the behest of the summer movie season – we're looking at you "Pearl Harbor." Too often, Hollywood neglects to tell the whole story, resulting in cookie-cutter pictures like John Wayne's "The Green Berets" or generic action extravaganzas like John Woo's "Windtalkers." Sure, they may contain state-of-the-art special effects, A-list stars, and rousing battle scenes, but they too often rely on genre cliches or wrap their...
10 Best TV Shows About Ghosts, Ranked Original
Ghosts have haunted television for decades — sometimes to scare us silly, sometimes to make us cry, and sometimes to crack a few jokes from beyond the grave. From gloomy prestige horror to quirky sitcoms, TV has found strange, clever, and occasionally ridiculous ways to explore the afterlife. Some of these shows lean hard into dread and trauma, scaring the bejesus out of viewers already stricken with fear about their own mortality.
What Happened To The Cast Of Everybody Loves Raymond?
If you grew up in the early 2000s, chances are you spent many evenings with Ray Barone (Ray Romano) and his eccentric family in the hit comedy series "Everybody Loves Raymond." For good reason.
Critically-Panned Comedy Movies That Are Better Than Expected
Hollywood comedies are a dime a dozen. Yet, many receive flak for their attempts to tickle our funny bones, while only a select few earn rave reviews or accolades from critics.
15 TV Show Moments That Didn't Live Up To The Hype Original
Hype can be a dangerous thing in television. When a show spends years training and even urging viewers to obsess over mysteries, character arcs, and long-teased payoffs, the expectation is that it'll eventually deliver something worthwhile. Sometimes it does. Sometimes, it really doesn't. TV history is packed with moments that were supposed to be huge. Finales that promised answers, confrontations that had been building for seasons, even decades, and twists that were hyped as gamechangers.
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