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Actors Who Had Epic Comeback Roles In Otherwise Awful Projects
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12 Legendary Monster Actors You Didn't Recognize In Other Roles
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NCIS Scenes Acted So Badly We Can't Forget Them
"NCIS" has been on the air so long that there are bound to be a few scenes that make us cringe. Here are some "NCIS" scenes acted so badly we can't forget them. -
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Game Of Thrones Actors Who Also Landed Roles In The MCU
Since there are a finite number of talented actors in the world, inevitably some Game of Thrones performers also landed roles in the MCU. -
The Ending Of That '90s Show Season 1 Explained
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Storylines Fans Can't Stand In The Boys
"The Boys" has a dedicated fan base that isn't afraid to call the show out from time to time. Here are some storylines that viewers can't stand in "The Boys." -
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Let's look back at 2022's most controversial TV moments. -
Book To TV Adaptations To Look Forward To In 2023
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The Best TV Couples Of 2022
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One of Logan Roy's horrible failsons killed somebody, but even that doesn't top this list of the worst acts committed by Succession characters. -
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Wander into the unknown as we unpack "Over the Garden Wall" facts only huge fans will know. -
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Sure, it's one of the most beloved sitcoms of all time, but how good was "Malcolm in the Middle"? Here Is every season of the show ranked from worst to best. -
12 TV Shows With Women Showrunners You Should Be Watching
Here are women-run shows you should watch. -
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While we wait for more hilariously iconic sketches, let's look back at some standout sketches from past seasons. -
Barry Berkman's 7 Best And 7 Worst Moments In HBO's Barry
In "Barry," a hitman tries to leave a life of crime behind while pursuing acting. Here are Barry Berkman's 7 best and 7 worst moments in HBO's "Barry." -
Biggest Unanswered Questions From Frasier
Here are a few questions that remain unanswered from "Frasier." -
The Biggest TV Plot Twists No One Saw Coming In 2022
Television returned to its best in 2022, and there were plenty of mind-blowing twists in our favorite shows. Here are the ones that nobody saw coming.
