TV

Growing to popularity in the mid-2000’s, streaming services were created to remedy the problems and drawbacks of cable television.  Unburdened by commercials, limited variety, and weekly installments of television shows, streaming presented so many options that could never be offered by cable television.  However, in the present day of 2026, could cable...

​Discussion surrounding the upcoming HBO television adaptation of Harry Potter since its announcement in 2023. Audience reception was quite mixed despite how much precedent a production like this has had in the years leading up to it. Technology has advanced to the point where fantasy television shows can now match...

​The popular Canadian queer sports romance series Heated Rivalry has dominated pop culture since its release in late November 2025. The six-episode series follows the slow-burning romance of Shane Hollander and Ilya Rozanov, as their rivalry in Major League Hockey blossoms into something more. ​It was an unexpected success for...

Starting in the 1950s and 60s, the world was introduced to one of the most iconic forms of television of all time, the sitcom. Producers and television executives continued to use the concept for decades, giving the world shows such as Seinfeld, FRIENDS, MASH, and a long list of other...

​American adult cartoons have earned quite an unfortunate reputation in the past decades. While they won over global audiences for their comedy and social commentary, audiences have felt that the current state of the industry was limiting the medium. The Simpsons, South Park, Family Guy, and American Dad have remained...

Subtitles are an inclusive staple in the film and television industry and are widely used across the globe. That said, the feature continues to struggle to find major headway within the American market. However, that isn’t to say subtitles aren’t used within the United States. Typically, subtitles have been a...

There is something that streaming platforms have that makes them one of the most popular and most used entertainment platforms across the world, and that thing is convenience. By paying for a subscription to their services, you can get access to a massive catalog of movies and TV shows that...

Watching television has been one of America’s favorite pastimes for decades, and with hundreds of millions of people constantly watching, TV show producers are often left to deal with an insatiable demand for new shows to watch. Over the decades, a catalog of thousands of shows has been created and...

In a recent announcement, the release date for ‘Ted’ Season two was revealed to be March 5th, 2026. The announcement came with some first-look images for the upcoming season, which seem to recapture the tone and hilarity of the first season. Seth MacFarlane is returning to continue his role as...

The last thing I expected from the show The Good Doctor was the way it made me rethink my thoughts on empathy. I figured I’d learn a thing or two about the medical field (and pretend I know so much more in my head) and watch a whole lot of drama unfold. The...

Vince Gilligan, an American screenwriter and filmmaker best known for being the creator of the hit TV shows ‘Breaking Bad’ and ‘Better Call Saul’, has released another series called ‘Pluribus’. Much like his previous creations, ‘Pluribus’ has been a massive hit and has been at the top spot for most...

Some shows can be hard to watch, and that’s not because of poor acting or a rushed plot. It’s because of the themes it discusses, heavy topics we often dance around. Maid was one of the shows that’s not easy to watch because it follows the life of someone who’s dealing with...

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