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Christian. Family man. Author of THE BEAST OF BEAR-TOOTH MOUNTAIN, THE DEVIL'S LEFT HAND, and various SHANE CASSIDY adventures. More to come...

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Paramount+'s 7-Part Military Drama Is Hiding a Secret Weapon

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By Michael John Petty Verified
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It's not often that TV shows about first responders or military officers actually cast folks with real-life experience in those roles. It makes sense, though, as actors can best convey the emotions necessary to carry a story and develop a character. But what if an actor actually had those experiences themselves? Taylor Sheridan does this with his character Travis Wheatley on Yellowstone (Sheridan himself was a cowboy before he was a filmmaker), proving that this is entirely possible.
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The 10 Best Spooky Cop Shows of All Time, Ranked

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By Michael John Petty Verified
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Over the years, network television has experimented with the typical law enforcement procedural style to offer another perspective on the well-worn concept. This genre-based take, often called the "spooky cop" show, usually revolves around some law enforcement or police-adjacent character (or characters) investigating the paranormal or otherwise unexplainable happenings.
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Stephen King’s ‘X-Files’ Episode Broke From Its Usual Sci-Fi Formula 28 Years Ago

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Stephen King is having another big year on the small screen. Mike Flanagan's latest King adaptation, Carrie, is set to arrive on Prime Video this fall, while another major genre property is preparing for a return of its own. The X-Files is getting a new take from Sinners filmmaker Ryan Coogler, with Hulu ordering a pilot for the long-awaited project. But decades before both franchises found themselves back in the spotlight, King actually got the chance to write an episode of The X-Files himself.
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