There is a famous saying that claims, “Comedy is tragedy plus time,” and it appears that some artists like to put an extra emphasis on the more tragic element of that equation. Some of the all-time funniest movies and best TV sitcoms boast a plot that would normally be found in a serious drama if it were not for their more absurd or quirky tones. Hopefully, you have never felt too guilty for laughing at any of these darkly humorous classics of the big and small screen.

Dr. Strangelove Or: How I Learned To Stop Worrying And Love The Bomb (1964)

A film by Stanley Kubrick about a group of politicians and military personnel desperately struggling to find a solution to an imminent nuclear catastrophe sounds like an intense thriller. In truth, Dr. Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb, based on author Peter George's Red Alert, is a blistering, gut-busting satire, brilliantly led by Peter Sellers in three distinct roles.

Barry (2018–2023)

Just about the best thing starring former Saturday Night Live actor Bill Hader, which he also co-created with Alec Berg, is Barry, which follows a hitman struggling to put his past behind him when he takes up an interest in acting. The HBO series starts off as a clever comedy with effective moments of intense drama before slowly evolving into an intense drama with moments of clever comedy.

The Hangover (2009)

Most films set in Las Vegas, no matter the genre, fixate on the more glamorous aspects of the Entertainment Capital of the World, but not The Hangover. As seen through the eyes of three groomsmen (played by Bradley Cooper, Ed Helms, and Zach Galifianakis) desperate to find the groom (played by Justin Bartha) after a bachelor party they can't remember, Todd Phillips' hilariously unhinged blockbuster boldly embraces the "sin" in Sin City.

Beef (2023)

Road rage is already nothing to joke about, but even an incident that small can evolve into a conflict of uproariously disastrous proportions. This is demonstrated brilliantly in Netflix's Emmy-winning A24-produced TV show, Beef, starring Steven Yeun and Ali Wong as two sides of a feud that slowly spirals out of control.

After Hours (1985)

Martin Scorsese is most definitely not a filmmaker who is commonly associated with comedy, but he has a few funny flicks on his resume, such as After Hours. The relatively overlooked '80s movie, in which an unassuming New Yorker (played by Griffin Dunne) becomes embroiled in a series of dangerous situations over the course of one night, actually does sound like an on-brand effort for the Goodfellas director based purely on its plot description.

BoJack Horseman (2014–2020)

BoJack Horseman is one of Netflix's darkest original series, depicting the life of a self-destructive, narcissistic, washed-up actor and the negative effect he has on the people he encounters. The series might not be as funny if it were not animated and the title character (voiced by Will Arnett) was not an anthropomorphic horse.

Evil Dead II (1987)

Even on a shoestring budget, writer and director Sam Raimi achieved "the ultimate experience in grueling terror" with the first installment of his Evil Dead movies. However, the second chapter, following Ash Williams (Bruce Campbell) and his fight against possessive spirits, is one of cinema's most perfect blends of horror with comedy of a most nonsensically cartoonish degree.

Rick And Morty (2013–present)

The fate of the world, and even other worlds, often rests in the hands of the titular duo from Rick and Morty: an alcoholic scientist and his anxious teenage grandson. In fact, even some of the bizarre situations they find themselves in, while undeniably threatening, are pretty ridiculous, such as when an alien race challenged Earth to an intergalactic singing competition in one of the best Rick and Morty episodes, "Get Schwifty."

In Bruges (2008)

In Bruges stars Colin Farrell and Brendan Gleeson as two Irish hitmen who are forced to take a holiday in a mundane Belgian vacation spot after a job goes horribly wrong. Only a storyteller with a sense of humor as bleak as writer and director Martin McDonagh could construct such a witty romp out of an increasingly dark plot such as this.

It's Always Sunny In Philadelphia (2005-Present)

Perhaps the most definitive example of cringeworthy comedy on television is FX's It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia. The dim-witted gang of bar owners (played by Charlie Day, Rob McElhenney, Glenn Howerton, Kaitlin Olson, and Danny DeVito) often get themselves into situations that are certainly infantile, but also deeply hazardous.

Fargo (1996)

In retrospect, it's a good thing Joel and Ethan Coen's Oscar-winning satirization of midwestern culture, Fargo, is not based on fact, as they claimed, because audiences might feel guilty for laughing at a story of an insurance scheme gone violently awry. Creator Noah Hawley's spin-off series would honor that same tone by telling new, seasonal stories set in similar rural locations and with the same quirky tone.

Succession (2018–2023)

Sibling rivalry of even the most immature kind can last long into adulthood. Exhibit A: the Roy Family from HBO's Succession, a wealthy patriarch (played by Brian Cox) suffers a stroke that sparks a war over his corporate empire between his three youngest children.

What We Do in the Shadows (2014)

The life of a vampire, which involves committing murder to satisfy their insatiable bloodlust, is a horrifying concept. However, the beloved horror-comedy movie What We Do In the Shadows (which begat an equally hilarious spin-off series on FX) offers a documentary-style glimpse into that sort of existence that is somewhat relatable and even charmingly funny.

Only Murders In The Building (2021-Present)

A TV show about two elderly men and a young woman teaming up to produce a podcast documenting their investigations of mysterious deaths that occur in their New York apartment complex does not sound very funny. However, with Steve Martin, Martin Short, and Selena Gomez in the lead roles and scripts boasting a razor-sharp wit, Only Murders in the Building is a comical delight.

Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri (2017)

Anyone familiar with the work of Martin McDonagh should have been able to expect that Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri would not hold back on its heartbreaking material. However, the story of a grieving mother (played by Frances McDormand) at odds with local law enforcement regarding her teenage daughter's unsolved murder, creates a light aura of false security early on with its bold use of humor.

Killing Eve (2018–2022)

Creator Phoebe Waller-Bridge's Killing Eve is a wildly acclaimed series chronicling the intense cat-and-mouse game between a spy (played by Sandra Oh) and a skilled assassin (played by Jodie Comer). The thriller is renowned for its unique blend of high-wire suspense with absurdism.

Death At A Funeral (2007)

In director Frank Oz's English comedy, Death at a Funeral, anything that could go wrong at a gathering for a deceased loved one does go wrong, and then some. Daniel (Matthew McFadyen) deals with issues that include the wrong body being delivered to his childhood home, a guest going berserk after unwittingly taking a hallucinogen, and a stranger (played by Peter Dinklage) appearing to reveal a secret about his father's past.

Shameless (2011–2021)

One of the best American TV shows based on a U.K. series is the hit Showtime original, Shameless. Developed by John Wells, the series follows the Gallaghers – a large family from Chicago facing extreme poverty and other various, debilitating struggles, with little to no help from their patriarch (played by William H. Macy).

The Menu (2022)

At first glance, The Menu seems like the kind of delicious food movie that fine dining enthusiasts could get a nice laugh out of. Indeed, director Mark Mylod's acclaimed hit starring Anya Taylor-Joy and Nicholas Hoult is funny, but Ralph Fiennes' Chef Slowik has something planned for his carefully selected guests that proves to be truly "to die for."

Weeds (2005-2012)

Mary Louise Parker received three Emmy nominations for her performance on creator Jenji Kohan's dramedy, Weeds, as a widowed suburban mother who relies on drug dealing to make ends meet. It is easy to understand why Vince Gilligan was accused of ripping off the Showtime original when he proposed the idea for Breaking Bad (which he revealed at the Paley Center for Media), but anyone would agree that this show is much funnier.

Beau Is Afraid (2023)

Save a few notably fanciful moments (especially at the end), Beau is Afraid is regarded as a relatively authentic representation of what it is like to live with anxiety. Writer and director Ari Aster – known for his more earnest A24 horror movies, Hereditary and Midsommar – achieves this feeling by exaggerating every inconvenience our eponymous hero (played by Joaquin Phoenix) faces to the most absurd degree.

Bad Monkey (2024-Present)

How do you make a complex murder mystery funny? Well, for one, Carl Hiaasen's 2013 novel that inspired the Apple TV+ original series, Bad Monkey, already boasted a satirical tone. However, Vince Vaughn's performance as the hero, sarcastic former detective Andrew Yancy, especially brings the humor to the surface.

Don't Look Up (2021)

Former SNL writer and Anchorman director Adam McKay started to gain newfound respect with his humorous approach to more earnest topics in Oscar-winning movies The Big Short and Vice. He would follow those with an even darker satire, Don't Look Up, in which two astronomers (played by Leonardo DiCaprio and Jennifer Lawrence) struggle to warn humanity about Earth's impending doom.

After Life (2019-2022)

Creator Ricky Gervais stars in the Netflix comedy series After Life as a man grieving his wife's death, but does nothing to make the process any easier for him. Tony goes as far as adopting an off-putting, devil-may-care attitude to push away anyone who offers solace or assistance.

The Death Of Stalin (2017)

Some of the best movies about politics offer a farcical take on even the darkest days in history. Case in point, Armando Iannucci's star-studded satire, The Death of Stalin, which is a hilarious and surprisingly accurate depiction of the aftermath of the notorious Soviet dictator's demise. Though some liberties are taken with the actual history.

Santa Clarita Diet (2017-2019)

Not every TV show about zombies needs to be as stone-cold serious as The Walking Dead, especially if you change the rules of reanimation, like in Santa Clarita Diet. The unfairly cancelled Netflix original series stars Drew Barrymore and Timothy Olyphant as married real estate agents forced to turn to murder when Barrymore's role mysteriously becomes a walking corpse who thrives on raw human flesh.

World's Greatest Dad (2009)

Robin Williams stars in writer and director Bobcat Goldthwait's pitch black comedy, World's Greatest Dad, as dissatisfied teacher Lance, who begins to attract overwhelming attention following the news that his teenage son, Kyle (Daryl Sabara), has taken his own life. However, in truth, the insufferably rude Kyle's death was an accident of embarrassing proportions, which Lance has covered up with a phony suicide note in order to take advantage of the subsequent fame.

Dead To Me (2019–2022)

The phrase "misery loves company" serves as the essential hook for creator Liz Feldman's darkly comic Netflix original TV show, Dead To Me. Christina Applegate stars as the recently widowed Jen Harding, who crosses paths with the also grieving Judy Hale (Linda Cardellini). What starts off as the friendly bond that each of them desperately needs son evolves into a complicated grouping that sparks trouble for both.

Burn After Reading (2008)

One of the Coen Brothers' most overlooked dark comedies is Burn After Reading, which imagines what happens when investigative intelligence crosses paths with a severe lack of intelligence. It follows a pair of gym employees (played by Frances McDormand and Brad Pitt) who find a disc holding classified information left by a retired CIA agent and attempt to profit from the discovery.

Search Party (2016-2022)

Search Party stars Alia Shawkat as a young woman who decides to take it upon herself to find her missing past acquaintance. Of course, bizarre hijinks ensue, causing it to evolve into a far crazier situation for her and her friends over time.

Better Off Dead (1985)

One of John Cusack's earliest romantic comedies boasts a premise that would be a challenge to get made in modern times. He stars in the coming-of-age film as a young man who repeatedly tries and fails to take his own life.

Sweetpea (2024)

Ella Purnell earns laughs and screams leading the Starz original series, Sweetpea, as a lonely young woman who adopts a penchant for murder.

Sometimes, there are moments on television that truly break the internet – whether in a good way or a bad way. Sometimes, there are moments from the past (before the time of social media) when a moment so big in a television show spreads by word of mouth. But no matter how you hear about it, it rocks your world — here are the TV moments from huge television shows that fit the bill of that.

Oh, and also, spoiler alert for SO many TV shows down below.

The Red Wedding (Game Of Thrones)

If you want to talk about the most shocking Game of Thrones moments, I'm pretty sure The Red Wedding is high on that list. It was everywhere when it happened, and I'm sure that by the end of the series, people still agreed that the Season 3 moment is genuinely what tops the list of most in the show.

Max Somehow Surviving Vecna Through Music And Friends (Stranger Things)

You could not escape "Running Up That Hill" in the summer of 2022. What a time to be alive. No matter where you went on social media, it was always about Max running out Vecna in his strange alternate dark world, trying to look towards the light of her friends. Ugh, I get chills every time I think about it.

Cassie And Maddy's Fight (Really That Whole Play) (Euphoria)

Okay, so in comparison to many other spots on this list, this moment is hilarious in the way it rocked the world. Euphoria Season 2 had a lot of moments that worked well and others that didn't, but there was no other big one than Cassie and Maddy fighting each other on stage during that play – heck, Lexi's play in itself inspired so many memes and parodies online. It was indeed a time.

Wednesday's Dance (Wednesday)

Wednesday is one of the best shows on Netflix to binge-watch. Still, I can almost guarantee that most of you remember her dance in one of the episodes – one that wasn't even themed to "Bloody Mary" by Lady Gaga but exploded everywhere on the internet. And now, we can't get enough of it.

Hershel's Death (The Walking Dead)

There are so many heartbreaking deaths in The Walking Dead, but I'm pretty sure Hershel's death is high up there. I mean, I think we had a feeling it was all coming — The Walking Dead was known at the time to take characters out as if they were nothing every few episodes. But man, it still hurt, and we talked about it for ages to come.

When Joe Kills His Love (You)

There are so many crazy moments in You that I could talk about, but one that genuinely had the internet in a chokehold for a while was when Joe killed Love. Everyone loved Love (his wife) in the series because it felt like she was such a perfect counterpart to him. But I suppose he couldn't handle it – granted, she also tried to kill him, but crazy=crazy, right?

Poussey's Sudden Death (Orange Is The New Black)

The Orange is the New Black cast is filled to the brim with incredibly talented actors, but one that I wasn't expecting to leave the show was Samira Wiley, whose character, Poussey, was killed off in a prison riot in the show's Season 4 finale. It was a heartbreaking moment that was so sudden—and it came at a time when the world was really at a political divide, so it was double the heartbreak.

Villanelle Breaks Into Eve's House For The First Time (Killing Eve)

This show is really filled to the brim with intense moments, but the first time that Villanelle breaks into Eve’s house in Killing Eve is a major one that was huge. Nothing major happens during this scene, but the tension is enough to cut with a knife, and it makes for excellent television for this cat-mouse game.

The Opening Scene Of The Boys (The Boys)

I mean, duh. I love The Boys just as much as the next person – it's one of the best Amazon Prime shows for a reason. But there is literally no bigger moment in this series that makes the internet talk than the very first scene when we literally see someone explode from the inside out because of a literal fast-human running through them. Disgusting.

When We Find Out Who Nell Has Always Been (The Haunting Of Hill House)

I could talk about Mike Flanagan's horror shows for hours on end, but my favorite will always be The Haunting of Hill House, just because it's a beautiful story. However, the moment that everyone was in a chokehold was no doubt when Nell, the youngest daughter, found out that the person who had been haunting her for her entire life was actually just herself in the future – the bent-neck lady. What chills.

Walt Watches Hank Die In The Desert (Breaking Bad)

Breaking Bad is one of the best TV shows of the 21st century thus far, and there are plenty of moments I could point to. Walt, watching Hank die in the desert in one of the last episodes of the series, will always sit up there, and the internet would not stop talking about this. The episode itself, "Ozymandias," is considered one of the best TV episodes of all time.

When Fonzie Jumped The Shark (Happy Days)

I had to put this here somehow. The moment is so big that an entire catchphrase was made around it. When the Fonz jumped the shark in Happy Days, it coined the response, "Oh, that show jumped the shark," meaning the show ran out of so many ideas that it came up with a ridiculous one to keep it going. Hilarious.

Glenn's Death (The Walking Dead)

Yeah, I have to put Glenn on here. We can't not talk about Glenn. The moment he was killed in The Walking Dead, many fans stopped watching the show. It was a momentous death that really shook the world and all who enjoyed the classic zombie series, and dare I say, TWD was never quite the same again.

Lexi Getting Shot (The 100)

While I do believe that The 100 is one of the best CW shows out there, I will never forgive it for killing Lexi, this kick-butt warrior commander of the Grounders and how, when she and Clarke finally got together, she was shot by a gun no less. Despicable – and the internet agreed.

Wanda Becoming The Scarlet Witch (WandaVision)

You know, sometimes I think about WandaVision, and it feels like a fever dream because everyone was so into this show. And, of course, when Wanda finally became the Scarlet Witch at the very end of the miniseries, and we see her fully embrace her power – oh yeah, we were into this and could not stop talking about it.

Discovering Who Hodor Really Is (Game Of Thrones)

For most of Game of Thrones, we always thought of Hodor as just this bumbling giant full of love who would always be there to protect Bran, but it turns out his backstory is much darker than we thought. And when we all found out the reason why he says "Hodor" – precisely because of Bran and everything else – it's just heartbreaking and something we always talk about.

Bill And Frank's Backstory (The Last Of Us)

As a huge fan of The Last of Us video games, I could not approve of them changing up Bill and Frank's love story more than what they did in the show. While we barely got a scratch of them in the game, we were given a romance that truly shook the internet and had people crying for hours afterward—myself included. I can still remember all the reaction videos.

When Ned Stark Loses His Head (Game Of Thrones)

Of course, I have to put Ned losing his head here. It wouldn't be a list of big TV moments without it. Let me tell you that it's very hard to surprise my father, who is a TV junkie, and when Ned's head was cut off, he legit did not believe it for a good few days until everyone began talking about it. It's just one of those moments that alters your brain chemistry.

Walt Watching Jane Die (Breaking Bad)

Oh, Breaking Bad. The show broke my heart over and over again, no matter what the time of my life was like. While Jane wasn't necessarily good for Jesse (and neither was he to her, really), watching Jane overdose and then seeing Walt do absolutely nothing as he stands there and watches still hits me even now, knowing what happens. And most people out there feel the same way.

Kang Sae-byeok Dies (Squid Game)

It felt like everyone and their mother was watching Squid Game when it was released, and let me tell you, there were edits everywhere on Sae-byeok. I could not escape this woman. But, the moment everyone talked about was when she actually ended up dying towards the end, despite being one of the final three – by a stab wound, nonetheless. It still makes me sad thinking about it, as it did the rest of the world.

Klaus Kills Jenna (The Vampire Diaries)

For a time, it felt like The Vampire Diaries was legit everywhere, no matter where I turned. But one of the moments that everyone talked about was when Klaus killed Jenna in order to break a hybrid curse that made his werewolf side dormant. Everything about it was well done and definitely made the internet talk.

Buffy's Mother Suddenly Dying (Buffy The Vampire Slayer)

Before the internet was as huge as it is now, people still found a way to talk about plenty of crazy moments, and one was in Buffy the Vampire Slayer, when all of a sudden, out of nowhere, Buffy's mother dies. It's so sudden and makes you blink in shock before you realize what the heck is going on – and it was all anyone could talk about with this series.

Finding Out Walt Poisoned Brock (Breaking Bad)

There are plenty of instances in Breaking Bad where you find out that Walt is actually a terrible human being. One is when we see that he did indeed poison Brock to get Jesse in line—mainly because of the Lily-of-the-Valley plant that he has in his backyard. This is truly despicable and something we all talked about.

Jon Snow's Death (Game Of Thrones)

This moment had people theorizing for months about whether Jon was truly alive or dead. How could he just be dead? Like legit, everyone and their mother could not stop talking about him and whether he was gone or not. Thankfully, it was resolved not that long after, but man, it was a time to be alive on the internet.

Sybil Passing After Her Daughter's Birth (Downton Abbey)

I mean, it's sad whenever anyone passes away from childbirth, as it's a real-life thing that can happen to anyone. But I think what made this moment such a big one online is that it was just so heartbreaking. Watching someone as life leaves their eyes and knowing there is nothing you can do about it – it breaks your heart.

Ted's First Major Panic Attack (Ted Lasso)

As one of the best TV shows on Apple TV+, there is a lot to love about Ted Lasso and its titular character, Ted. But I think we all started to love him even more when we found out that Ted actually suffers from panic attacks – and we see that first real one at a club. And, out of nowhere, Rebecca comes to comfort him. Fans everywhere could not get enough – and it made this show that much better.

Walt's Death (Breaking Bad)

I mean, we all had a feeling that Walt was going to die at the end of Breaking Bad – he had a death sentence with his cancer regardless at that point – but actually seeing him die and fall to the ground in the Breaking Bad finale was all over the internet, and everyone talked about it for hours and theorized if he actually did die – which, newsflash, he did.

Jinx And Ekko's Fight (Arcane)

There are some tremendous adult-animated shows on Netflix, and one I love to point to is Arcane. There are plenty of rocking TV moments on there I could point to, but man, Jinx and Ekko's fight takes the cake. The amount of edits, moments, and videos I've seen of this fight, in particular from Season 1 on that bridge, has seriously messed me up—but in a good way. Don't ever stop talking about it.

Rhaegal's Death (Game Of Thrones)

Look, I knew that when Daenerys lost Viserion, it was only going to be the beginning of death for these dragons, but it still shocked the heck out of me – and millions of other people – when we saw Rhaegal suddenly get speared out of the sky and fall to his death. Like, my GOD – give a girl a warning next time!

The Rumbling (Attack On Titan)

I quite literally can't think of another modern-day anime that has made as much of an impact as Attack on Titan. While I could point out so many moments from that series, the moment Eren begins the Rumbling sits with me, as well as many others. It was the moment everyone knew what was going to happen and the pain we were going to experience. It still gets to me even now.

Rue Fighting Her Mother And Sister (Euphoria)

Zendaya is a great actress, and honestly, watching her in this scene in Season 2 of Euphoria is just proof of that. She had everyone talking about the moment she had a breakdown against her mother and sister and fought against them to find her drugs. It was powerful and emotional and had you on the edge of your seat.

Rick Is Taken (The Walking Dead)

While The Walking Dead wasn't at the heights it once was at this point, everyone was talking about when Rick left the show in Season 9 of The Walking Dead – or, instead, Andrew Lincoln left the series in a blaze of glory before we see that Rick was taken up in one of those mysterious helicopters. I mean, it still led to his TV series in The Walking Dead universe years later, but still, a moment we all talked about nonetheless.

What moments are you always going to remember as instances that rocked your world? All I know is that I'm just waiting for the next significant moment – and for the emotional trauma that is bound to follow.

There are those shows that ended long before we wanted them to, from '90s one-season wonders like Freaks & Geeks and My So-Called Life to perfectly timed dramas like Succession and Breaking Bad. These are not those shows. Instead, these television titles overstayed their welcome, long after their biggest stars departed, or the critical acclaim and awards dried up, or the storylines made any sense. Here are 32 TV shows that simply went on way too long. 

Californication

At the beginning of Showtime's Californication, which ran on the network from 2007 to 2014, the story of troubled novelist Hank Moody (David Duchovny) and his hedonistic ways felt fresh and edgy. But seven seasons of incessant drinking and womanizing majorly dulled any of that edge. 

The Walking Dead

How long can people survive a zombie apocalypse? Apparently, for a while—the AMC flagship series The Walking Dead went on for an unfathomable eleven seasons and the survival story of Rick Grimes (Andrew Lincoln) and Michonne (Danai Gurira) still isn't over, having been picked up in the spin-off miniseries The Walking Dead: The Ones Who Live. 

Dexter

One word: lumberjack. For eight seasons, the Showtime series followed Miami man Dexter Morgan (Michael C. Hall) as he worked as a forensic pathologist by day and a vigilante serial killer by night. Spending nearly a decade watching Dexter get away with murder after murder felt both implausible and repetitive. And don't even get us started on that disappointing, woodsy series finale. 

Grey's Anatomy

It's felt like Grey's Anatomy has been resuscitated more times than any of the patients at Seattle Grace. It's been the longest-running medical drama on primetime, but it became barely the Grey's that O.G. fans remember. In later seasons, lead actress Ellen Pompeo, who plays Meredith Grey, scaled back to a recurring role, and beloved original characters like Cristina Yang (Sandra Oh), Izzie Stevens (Katherine Heigl), and Alex Karev (Justin Chambers) were all long gone. 

The Handmaid's Tale

There's plenty of argument to be made that Hulu's dragged-out dystopian drama The Handmaid's Tale—which sees fertile American women (played by the likes of Elisabeth Moss, Alexis Bledel and Samira Wiley) being forced into child-bearing slavery by a totalitarian government—should have been a one-and-done miniseries. After all, the 1985 Margaret Atwood novel on which it is based concluded after the events of the first season. 

Sons of Anarchy

Too-long episodes (many of which pushed way past the traditional hour-long mark) and irredeemable characters made it hard to continue to care about Jax (Charlie Hunnam), Gemma (Katey Sagal) and the rest of the outlaw bikers in the Sons of Anarchy Motorcycle Club after seven seasons of the FX crime drama.

Shameless

Sure, Shameless had a jam-packed ensemble throughout its entire eleven season run, including Jeremy Allen White, William H. Macy, Cameron Monaghan and Shanola Hampton. But the grungy Showtime family drama lost its heart when lead actress Emmy Rossum—who played the older sister-turned-matriarch Fiona Gallagher—departed the series in season nine. 

White Collar

Many White Collar fans felt that things were getting a little rinse-and-repeat with the USA Network procedural by the end of its six-season run, with case-of-the-week storylines and stagnant character development. Imagine their surprise, then, when it was announced that the show was getting a Netflix revival, with actors Matt Bomer, Tim DeKay and Tiffani Thiessen reprising their roles. 

This Is Us

The earned emotionality of early seasons of This Is Us—an NBC family drama that follows the lives of two parents (played by Milo Ventimiglia and Mandy Moore) and their three children (Sterling K. Brown, Chrissy Metz and Justin Hartley,) in several different time frames—started to feel manipulative and maudlin after six years. 

Suits

Some television shows suffer from an unsustainable premise. Case in point, Suits, the USA Network legal drama that follows a college dropout with a photographic memory (Patrick J. Adams) who is hired to work as an associate at a prestigious law firm, despite not actually having a license to practice law. Sure, Jan. Despite the dubious concept, Suits aired for a whopping nine seasons. 

Supernatural

Exactly how many demons, ghosts and monsters did brothers Sam (Jared Padalecki) and Dean Winchester (Jensen Ackles) have to hunt down to save the world? Fifteen seasons and 327 episodes worth! However, even many Supernatural superfans believe the CW fantasy series lost its way by the end and should have finished after season five when creator Eric Kripke left as showrunner. 

How I Met Your Mother

That is one long story that Ted Mosby (played by Josh Radnor) tells his adolescent children Luke (David Henrie) and Penny (Lyndsy Fonseca) about how their dad first met their mother. In fact, the tale took nine whole years, with many meandering tangents along the way, that we wouldn't blame the kids if they, too, got bored listening to it. 

Glee

Few shows faced quite the critical fall from grace as Glee. Early on, the FOX teen show—which centered on the plucky members of New Directions, the glee club of the fictional William McKinley High School—was an awards show juggernaut, winning several Emmys in its first few seasons, but those high notes were soured when the scripts focused less on the show's original characters and more on ad nauseum celebrity guests. 

Scrubs

Starting with the ninth season, many of the original Scrubs cast—including Zach Braff, Sarah Chalke, Ken Jenkins and Neil Flynn—stepped back from being main characters on the show, popping up in only a handful or as little as one episode that season. Longtime fans of the NBC medical comedy didn't love that their favorites got replaced with new characters, played by the likes of Kerry Bishé, Michael Mosley and Dave Franco.

The Big Bang Theory

Running for 12 seasons and 279 episodes, this CBS sitcom about Leonard Hofstadter (Johnny Galecki), Sheldon Cooper (Jim Parsons) and their similarly geeky pals got bogged down by too many main characters, recycled old catchphrases and the use of laugh tracks as a crutch. 

The Simpsons

As old as, well, the person writing this very article, the satirical animated sitcom has broken several TV records in its three-decade tenure, including being the longest-running scripted primetime series in American television. And though Homer, Marge, Bar, Lisa, Maggie and the rest of the residents of Springfield are comedy legends, they now feel like relics of a different generation. 

Riverdale

The occurrences within the town of Riverdale were easy enough to keep track of in the early seasons of the CW teen drama, which was populated with the famous characters from Archie Comics (Archie, Betty, Veronica, Jughead and the like.) But as the writing got messier and mazelike, and the characters' storylines more and more outlandish, the soapy series became impossible to take seriously by the end of its seven-season run. 

Game of Thrones

The brazenness with which the Game of Thrones creators killed off some of its biggest, most beloved characters — Ned Stark (Sean Bean) in season one, his son Robb (Richard Madden) and wife Catelyn (Michelle Fairley) in season four — majorly lost its umph when the show killed off Jon Snow (Kit Harington) in the season five finale...only to resurrect him two episodes later. 

Homeland

The first two seasons of this Showtime espionage thriller — in which Claire Danes stars as a CIA officer with bipolar disorder, opposite Damian Lewis playing a Marine Corps Scout Sniper who has just returned home following eight years in captivity — received universal acclaim, including the 2012 Emmy Award for Outstanding Drama Series. However, though Homeland had eight seasons total, it never recovered in quality following the death of Lewis's character in season 3. 

Two and a Half Men

It's always a gamble when you replace the main character of a TV show, especially such a long-running one as the CBS sitcom Two and a Half Men. Originally starring Charlie Sheen as a hedonistic jingle writer living with his uptight brother (played by Jon Cryer) and his nephew (Angus T. Jones), the show misguidedly hired Ashton Kutcher to lead the cast in seasons nine through twelve after Sheen left the show to enter drug rehab. 

One Tree Hill

It rarely works when a high school show follows its characters to college and into adulthood. One Tree Hill, the early-aughts teen drama that ran for three seasons on The WB and another six on The CW, stretched the storylines of Lucas Scott (Chad Michael Murray), Peyton Sawyer (Hilarie Burton), Brooke Davis (Sophia Bush) and the rest of the Tree Hill Ravens crew too long past graduation, especially as both Murray and Burton departed the show after season five.  

Lost

Airing 121 episodes over six seasons from 2004 to 2010, Lost packed a lot of supernatural nonsense onto that island, frustratingly devolving over the years from a character drama to a complex mythology swirling with time travel, smoke monsters and electromagnetic phenomena. Even co-creator Damon Lindelof has said that he wanted the show to end after three seasons instead of six. By the time the series aired its final episode, the sci-fi series had offered up far too many questions and far too few answers.

Modern Family

Even Modern Family star Sarah Hyland, who played Haley Dunphy in 11 seasons of the Emmy-winning ABC comedy, was kind of disappointed by the show's later seasons. And she seemingly wasn't the only one: though it had earned both critical acclaim and strong viewership for its earlier installments, season 10 had the worst ratings of the series. 

Once Upon a Time

The thing about fairytales is that soon enough you get to that happily ever after at the end. The ABC fantasy drama Once Upon a Time seemingly didn't get that message because it made fans wait for that storybook ending for seven long seasons — even Robert Carlyle, who portrayed Rumplestiltskin in the series, retrospectively admitted to The A.V. Club that he felt that the series "ran for too long."

Killing Eve

On paper, we should have never wanted Killing Eve to end, with its cast led by a superb Sandra Oh and Jodie Comer — as a British intelligence investigator and the psychopathic assassin she's tasked with capturing, respectively — and scripts from the brilliant mind of Fleabag scribe-star Phoebe Waller-Bridge. However, when Waller-Bridge departed as head writer after the first season, the once-great show simply ran out of story. 

Bones

Crime procedurals have a habit of staying on TV long after they should, what with their formulaic case-of-the-week structure that's easy to replicate season after season. And Bones, the long-running Fox crime drama starring Emily Deschanel and David Boreanaz, is definitely no exception, overstuffed with soapy gimmicks, themed episodes and a way-too-long will-they-won't-they dynamic between Deschanel's Temperance Brennan and Boreanaz's Seeley Booth.

The Office

Of course, we love the entire Dunder Mifflin crew, but everybody knows that The Office should have naturally called it quits when lead Steve Carell — who played the "World's Best Boss," a.k.a. the delightfully incompetent Michael Scott — departed the show after its seventh season. Not even big-name actors like Will Ferrell and James Spader could fill the hole Michael Scott left. 

Westworld

Westworld's first season is to this day the most-watched first season of any HBO original series. However, that popularity, coupled with early critical acclaim, didn't last long for the dystopian Western — the writing and character work drastically declined by the time the show was canceled in November 2022, and just a month later, the entire series was brutally removed from HBO Max. 

That '70s Show

The Fox teen drama — centered on a groovy group of teenage friends living in the fictional town of Point Place, Wisconsin — worked because of the chemistry created by its young cast, including Topher Grace, Mila Kunis, Ashton Kutcher, Danny Masterson, Laura Prepon and Wilmer Valderrama. So of course the show itself took a creative hit when that chemistry was altered following the departures of Grace and Kutcher after the seventh season. 

Smallville

Initially a show about a teenage Clark Kent dealing with issues both human (bullies, crushes) and superhuman (kryptonite and such) while growing up in fictional Smallville, Kansas, Smallville seemed to care less and less about the human side of the Man of Steel over the course of ten seasons. Many fans suggest that the TV superhero should have hung his cape after season seven, which saw the departure of both the show's main villain Lex Luther (Michael Rosenbaum) and Smallville creators Alfred Gough and Miles Millar. 

13 Reasons Why

Based on the young adult novel by Jay Asher, 13 Reasons Why is one of those cases where a multi-season show was made to be a limited series. Instead of just neatly telling the story of Hannah Baker (Katherine Langford) and the tapes she leaves behind after tragically ending her own life, the Netflix teen drama inexplicably changed genres throughout its four-season run, becoming a poor murder mystery in the show's third season. 

Heroes

Though the NBC superhero drama Heroes only went on for four seasons, critics of the show were already pointing out less-than-engaging storylines and lack of cohesion as early as season two. The tales of ordinary people who discover that they have superhuman abilities and have to work together to prevent catastrophic futures should have been adrenaline-pumping stuff, but it simply couldn't sustain that energy after its acclaimed first season. 

If you enjoy reading or watching the source material before its adaptation comes out, chances are you’ve been disappointed a few times over when a movie or series based on a book comes out. However, in the case of these TV shows, their creators actually found ways to go beyond what was originally told and build out stories that have become larger than their original intentions. Have you seen all these and what did you think about how they compare? 

Bridgerton 

If you’ve read the Bridgerton books in order before or between seasons of the massive Netflix series, chances are you’ve had some thoughts about the differences between them. While each of Julia Quinn’s novels pretty much stands alone and doesn’t have to be read in order to enjoy each romance, the series was adapted to have all the stakes, side plots and cliffhangers a hit TV show should have. The series even inspired the spinoff, Queen Charlotte, which involved Bridgerton characters but was not based on one of Quinn’s works.

Game of Thrones

George R.R. Martin’s fantasy novels were adapted in a big way. While the first few seasons follow the source material rather closely, the last few seasons were in development as Martin was completing the rest of the series, and a ton of plotlines were completely invented by the showrunners and staff writers. Perhaps that’s why the finale is so divisive among fans. 

The Office 

After Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant’s The Office became a hit in the U.K. across its two seasons, Greg Daniels and NBC adapted an American version of the workplace mockumentary sitcom. While it was certainly inspired by the source material, the series starring Steve Carell earned a whole life of its own across over 200 episodes, and remains one of the most-streamed shows even a decade after its finale. 

Buffy the Vampire Slayer

It’s often forgotten that genre favorite Buffy The Vampire Slayer is actually based on a 1992 movie of the same name. The series’ creator originally wrote it as a movie that wasn’t nearly as popular as the TV adaptation of the idea he cooked up a few years later. With seven seasons to the WB show’s name, it’s safe to say that it went way beyond its source material. And wow, are we happy Sarah Michelle Gellar’s Buffy Summers was on our televisions for so long! 

Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power 

J.R.R. Tolkien gifted the fantasy genre with four classic novels set in Middle-earth, The Hobbit and the Lord of the Rings trilogy. Following Peter Jackson's adapting of all of them beautifully (and set to make another one), Amazon Studios decided to go beyond the source material with its super expensive series, The Rings Of Power. The series primarily builds upon Tolkien’s appendices on Middle-earth as it depicts the world’s Second Age. 

Big Little Lies

Liane Moriarty’s bestselling novel Big Little Lies brought together stars like Reese Witherspoon, Laura Dern, Nicole Kidman, Shailene Woodley and Zoë Kravitz to tell the story of five women living in Monterey, California who become part of a murder investigation. It was initially supposed to be a miniseries, but following its success, a second season built on the story from Season 1. 

Riverdale

CW’s Riverdale was inspired by the pages of Archie Comics, an ongoing comic book series that started back in 1941. The series developed by the comic publisher’s CCO Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa is a much darker take on the universe as it begins as a murder mystery in the town of Riverdale. The series not only went beyond its source material across its seven seasons, but the comic book had a gritty reboot in recent years as well. 

Watchmen  

The Watchmen comic book series has long been thought of as one of the best the medium has ever put to paper. The HBO miniseries of the same name lived up to the series by being an all-time great adaptation, but it certainly took quite a few creative liberties and built upon the ‘80s comic book to reflect the time it was made, by changing and fleshing out its characters more and boldly discussing racism and extremism with its storyline. 

Fargo

In 1996, the Coen Brothers made a classic with the black comedy, Fargo. Across five seasons Noah Hawley has built on the filmmakers’ vision with an anthology series that takes place in a new location, era and with a new cast of characters each time. While the Fargo series has deep roots in its movie, it has become so much bigger and fuel for so much more storytelling. 

Killing Eve

BBC’s Killing Eve is based on Luke Jennings’ Villanelle, which was a series of novellas about a Russian orphan who is trained as a hitwoman and the MI5 agent who starts to catch her trail. While the series is a lot more character-driven than the much more procedural novels, the series goes beyond the source material in this context by only teasing the romance Eve and Villanelle have in the books. Fans are still mad at the finale years later! 

Good Omens 

The first season of Good Omens adapted Neil Gaiman and Terry Pratchett’s 1990 novel, however when it came to the second season, which came out four years after the initial series, moved away from simply telling the main events of the novel. The entire season was co-written by Neil Gaiman and allowed the world-renowned author to delve further into Michael Sheen’s Aziraphale and David Tennant’s Crowley stories. 

The Leftovers

HBO’s The Leftovers adapted the novel it's based on in its first season. Following its success, two more seasons were made for the supernatural fiction series about a global event that leaves 2 percent of the world’s population missing. Interestingly enough, the last two seasons were even more acclaimed than its debut season featuring the prime source material.  

The Witcher

Rather than Netflix adapting Andrzej Sapkowski’s The Witcher fantasy novels, the differences are so major between the TV series and the source material that it feels a lot more like an inspiration for the series starring Henry Cavill than anything else. The popular series, also known for being a video game franchise, also inspired the 2022 spinoff The Witcher: Blood Origin.  

House of Cards

Netflix’s hit drama, House of Cards, was adapted from a BBC series and novel before it. However, in the case of the source material, the show was about politics in the United Kingdom. The series starring Kevin Spacey and Robin Wright, however, took the material and adapted it to be set about U.S. politics, particularly regarding Frank Underwood’s ruthless race to become president. 

The Man In The High Castle

Philip K. Dick's 1962 novel The Man In The High Castle was adapted into an Amazon series across four seasons. Dick’s daughter, who was heavily involved in the series, told SYFY WIRE that she encouraged the writers to use the source material as an “inspiration and a spiritual guide” rather than a literal interpretation. That’s very much true for the science fiction storyline that imagines an alternate ending for World War II. 

The Handmaid’s Tale

Margaret Atwood’s novel, The Handmaid’s Tale, is the source material for the Hulu hit starring Elisabeth Moss. While the first season leaves things where things wrap up in the book, the Emmy-winning series has continued to follow Offred’s life in the dystopian world past those events through four more seasons and is set to end with the sixth and final season. By building upon the story further, Offred and its other characters have had longer storylines that tell more than 300 pages could. 

Ted Lasso

Before AppleTV+ had a hit on their hands with Ted Lasso, its source material came from a very peculiar source. Jason Sudeikis’ beloved fictional coach came from the SNL alum being part of a slew of promotional coverage for NBC Sports’s coverage of England's Premier League. The streaming series very much went past where it started from given the storylines told across three seasons of the heartwarming comedy. 

The Haunting Of Hill House

Mike Flanagan beautifully adapted Shirley Jackson’s 1959 gothic horror novel, but at face value the two The Haunting Of Hill House titles are very different from one another. The source material mainly focuses on Eleanor (who Victoria Pedretti plays in the series) and her descent into madness whilst the show takes a deeper look into her entire family’s deep-seated trauma. 

Justified

FX’s Justified is based on the Elmore Leonard short story Fire In the Hole, allowing creators of the Western series to build out the world of the work across six seasons. Through Timothy Olyphant’s Raylan Givens, Justified allowed for Leonard’s ideas the author thought often “got the characters better” than he put to paper, per THR. 

The Magicians

Syfy’s series, The Magicians, is based on Lev Grossman’s trilogy of fantasy novels. While the source material certainly guides the storyline, it's told completely out of order and involves post-grad students rather than high schoolers. The series went on for five seasons. 

Bates Motel

One of the best horror movies of all time is Alfred Hitchcock’s Psycho (also a novel), which became the inspiration for A&E’s Bates Motel. The five-season series told a contemporary story regarding the origin story of Norman Bates and his complicated relationship with his mother through the performances of Freddie Highmore and Vera Farmiga. 

13 Reasons Why 

Years prior to Netflix’s 13 Reasons Why being the subject of numerous controversies throughout its run, it began as a 2007 novel by Jay Asher about a high school freshman who shares the reasons why she died by suicide. The series went beyond the source material by making the story a lot longer and building out many more characters. For example, a major plotline of the show is Hannah’s parents decide to sue the school, which is not part of the novel at all.

What We Do In The Shadows

In 2014, Jemaine Clement and Taika Waititi offered a unique and rather hilarious take on vampires with What We Do In The Shadows. Years later, the duo decided to adapt their mockumentary further by making it into a TV show that went on for five seasons, ending in 2023. 

Scott Pilgrim Takes Off 

Over a decade after Edgar Wright’s Scott Pilgrim vs. The World adapted Bryan Lee O’Malley’s graphic novel series, O’Malley decided to team up with Wright and Netflix to build upon the story in the format of an anime and reunite the original actors from the movie in the voice roles. The series follows Ramona Flowers trying to find a missing Scott Pilgrim. 

Ratched

Among Ryan Murphy’s many TV shows, he made a series out of Nurse Mildred Ratched, a character originally from Ken Kesey's novel One Flew Over The Cuckoo’s Nest and portrayed by Louise Fletcher in the 1975 movie adaptation. The series starring Sarah Paulson as the titular character depicts Ratched prior to the events of the original story. It was canceled after one season. 

The 100

The CW series, The 100, is based on the YA science fiction novel series by Kass Morgan. However, across the show’s seven seasons, it went beyond the source material by telling a much different story that took a more mature approach and focused a lot more on the survival element of the series. 

The Fall Of The House Of Usher

Mike Flanagan took inspiration from a myriad of Edgar Allan Poe short stories to bring together one storyline for his excellent Netflix horror show, The Fall of the House of Usher. The show pays tribute to the iconic author by telling a new story revolving around the Usher family, the CEO of a corrupt pharmaceutical company, as each member of the family starts to die one by one. 

The Night Manager

John le Carré’s 1993 espionage novel, The Night Manager was turned into a BBC miniseries starring Tom Hiddleston in 2016. As the author wrote in The Guardian at the time of its release, he spoke about the many changes from the source material, which at first took him aback but then had him saying he wishes he would have “written Mrs. Burr into my novel instead of her ponderous husband.” 

Under The Dome

Stephen King’s Under The Dome novel was turned into a CBS sci-fi series of the same name by Brian K. Vaughan, but was often talked about for being quite different from the source material. Back in 2013, King wrote on his website that he found the adaptation to be “very good” and was a “necessity” that he “approved of” “wholeheartedly.” 

Lessons In Chemistry 

Bonnie Garmus’ best-selling novel, Lessons In Chemistry was turned into a series starring Brie Larson to much success. While it’s a stunning adaptation fans of the book can appreciate, that’s particularly because the showrunner, Lee Eisenberg decided to not make it a straight adaptation and add some things the book didn’t have. One particularly great addition was the character development of Harriet Sloane, who is a black civil rights activist in the series rather than a 55-year-old white woman. 

The Haunting Of Bly Manor

Mike Flanagan’s The Haunting Of Bly Manor is an amalgamation of numerous great horror stories by Henry James, centrally through his novella Turn Of The Screw, but also through some other of his short stories like The Romance of Certain Old Clothes, The Beast in the Jungle and The Jolly Corner. Flanagan used the works as inspiration to tell a larger, new storyline about a young au pair who begins to witness hauntings as she takes care of two young children. 

The Midnight Club 

Christopher Pike famously wrote a ton of mystery-thrillers for young adults from the 80s and so on. For Mike Flanagan’s The Midnight Club, the filmmaker drew from over 20 of them to make the 10-episode Netflix series about a group of eight terminally ill young adults who form a storytelling club. 

So many series go beyond their source material, the question is whether they go too far. Most of these picks are well-loved TV shows that were made better by their additions!

This week, BBC’s Killing Eve joined the many full series that are new on Netflix and is making a huge impression on subscribers. After becoming available on the streaming service, it has shot to the top five TV shows already, taking third place behind brand new Netflix originals Unlocked: A Jail Experiment and Baby Reindeer. As tons of people check out the spy thriller, fans are getting the disappointing finale trending again.

Killing Eve ended with Season 4 in April of 2022, which means the show arrived on Netflix almost exactly two years after its polarizing finale. As Killing Eve gets a ton of new fans this week, the seasoned viewers who went on the four-year journey are ripping on the ending all over again. Check out this tweet:

In case you’re one of the new Killing Eve fans cycling through all 32 episodes of the show, we won’t spoil the ending for you, but … just prepare to be disappointed. This is evident by it already being popular enough this week for fans to take to Twitter to write things such as this:

Killing Eve is based on Luke Jennings’ Villanelle novel series about an MI5 analyst named Eve (Sandra Oh), who becomes obsessed with catching a notorious assassin named Villanelle (Jodie Comer). The first season was created for television by Fleabag’s Phoebe Waller-Bridge, but every season, the BBC series actually switched up its head writer. The second season (which was similarly acclaimed) was headed by Promising Young Woman and Saltburn’s Emerald Fennell before Suzanne Heathcote took over Season 3 and Laura Neal had the job of sticking the landing.

Killing Eve amassed a fanbase that had it becoming one of the best LGBTQ+ shows for a time as well, as Eve and Villanelle established a captivating and complex obsession with one another that had the queer community gasping week by week. But... let’s just say many audiences did not get the kind of satisfying ending they were looking for. So as a new generation – so to speak – gets into the show, some fans are wondering if they need to “warn” new viewers.

While there’s something different about watching a series over years only to be disappointed by its finale, a binge is a lot of hours of television to consume quickly for it to lead to a bummer ending. Here’s another reaction:

Even though a lot of fans are still ripping on the finale, it should be noted that for the most part Killing Eve is a very rewarding watch, and worth checking out. Some of the more optimistic fans are even hoping that Killing Eve’s sudden Netflix popularity could lead to a resurgence of the show down the line. All in all, if you click play on Killing Eve, the original fans think you’re in for a world of emotional pain.

So… tread lightly, but also enjoy the series now with a Netflix subscription!! Both Sandra Oh and Jodie Comer are incredible in Killing Eve. While Oh was well established before the series came along, the show got Comer her role in Free Guy alongside Ryan Reynolds and there’s now plenty of upcoming Jodie Comer projects from the talented actress on the way! I personally miss the series, and am tempted to dive back in with the rest of Netflix viewers. Everyone needs a guilty pleasure, am I right?

Over the last several decades, the critical view of television has changed from being a lesser, more mass produced art form, not on the level of movies, to being the place for some of the most creative and progressive content being produced. Much of that collective reappraisal is due to HBO. In the late '90s and early 2000s, the premium cable company poured money into original productions like The Sopranos, Sex And The City, The Wire, Six Feet Under and more. 

As the awards, critical praise, positive fan feedback and subscriptions poured in, more TV networks started taking chances on difficult and complicated subject matter and shelling out to attract major stars. HBO still remains arguably the most famous and successful prestige TV network, but over the last few decades, tons of other networks have taken their chances with riskier and complicated shows. Many of those chances have paid off too.

Here’s a look at some really famous and really successful prestige TV shows that didn’t air on HBO but likely took some level of inspiration from the path the network blazed.

House Of Cards (Netflix)

Few shows in the history of television have upended the entire industry more than House Of Cards. The political drama was the first major original production from Netflix, and the reviews were overwhelmingly positive. Emmy nominations in all the major categories helped create a ton of word of mouth, and within a few years, Netflix’s long-term strategy shifted from a focus on acquiring content to a focus on producing content. 

Downton Abbey (ITV/ PBS)

Every awards voter knows period piece family dramas set among the aristocracy can be major contenders for awards, but Downton Abbey proved just how popular they can be with a broad audience too. The sprawling historical drama found huge popularity in both Britain and The United States, ultimately producing six seasons and multiple movies, and yes, of course, it won plenty of awards too.

The Americans (FX)

One of my personal favorite shows on this entire list, The Americans was a bit of a slow build. Its first season got very solid ratings and a few nominations, but within a few seasons, the spy drama about a Russian family pretending to be Americans was attracting huge Metacritic scores and picking up Emmy nominations in all the major categories for both the show itself and its brilliant lead actors Keri Russell and Matthew Rhys. 

Breaking Bad (AMC)

Widely considered to be one of the greatest shows of all-time, Breaking Bad may not have been on premium cable, but its subject matter was every bit as uncomfortable and morally complicated as anything found elsewhere. By the end of its incredible five-season run, the show had won two Emmys for Outstanding Drama, as well as acting Emmys for three of its primary actors and nominations for two more. 

The Good Wife (CBS)

Prestige TV shows typically have shorter seasons. Maintaining the highest quality over ten episodes is a lot easier than doing it over the twenty-plus network TV typically requires, but The Good Wife was able to maintain high quality thanks to really tight scripts that perfectly blended courtroom case-of-the-week style procedural elements with real character development. Great acting performances also helped, as its actors were collectively nominated an astounding thirty times at The Emmys over just six seasons.

Justified (FX)

Prestige TV shows are most often classified by the number of awards they won, but sometimes it’s about elevating a genre and having an original vision. That’s the case with Justified. It had eight Emmy nominations (and two wins for Margo Martindale and Jeremy Davies), but it’s here mostly because of how much life and originality it brought to the crime genre. It slowly evolved past being a procedural and into a carefully plotted linear story featuring a holler of fascinating backwoods personalities.

Orange Is The New Black (Netflix)

Whether awards voters were asked to call it a comedy or a drama, Orange Is The New Black found a very large and very passionate fanbase with its unique blend of prison shenanigans and societal commentary. It also helped prove Netflix was going to be a long-term threat for prestige television awards long after House Of Cards was gone.

The Great (Hulu)

The Great is maybe the most outlandish show I have ever watched and this comes from someone that’s watched Twin Peaks multiple times. There was no line this show wouldn’t cross, but with a filthy wit, it was able to ride the line between stupid and clever and rewrite the history of Catherine The Great And Peter III’s relationship in a really fascinating way. Reviews were great, and by the end, the lead actors were getting recognized for huge awards.

Lost (ABC)

I’m not sure there will be a single entry on this list that’s more divisive than Lost. The show, which Wikipedia calls a science fiction adventure drama, lost the patience of a percentage of its audience by the end, but it’s impossible to deny just how hooked millions were there for awhile. And with good reason. It got fifty-four Emmy nominations during its run and many are still discovering its joys on streaming.

30 Rock (NBC)

The bar is a lot higher for a comedy to be considered Prestige television, but there are few comedies in the history of television more praised and widely respected than 30 Rock. The hysterical take on the backstage politics behind making a TV show won Outstanding Comedy at the Emmys three times and in later seasons, attracted some of the biggest stars in the world for multi-episode guest spots.

Mad Men (AMC)

Apart from the fact that it’s utterly fantastic, Mad Men is one of the most important TV shows of the last few decades because it conclusively proved literally any network had the ability to create one of the buzziest, most acclaimed series on television, including AMC which launched Mad Men as its first original program. It also turned Jon Hamm into a huge star, and shined a light on many members of its talented supporting cast.

Dexter (Showtime)

Yeah, I know Dexter was inconsistent during its run, but man, was that Dark Passenger fun to ride around with when it was good. Showtime’s drama about a serial killer who tried to live by a moral code netted its primary actor, Michael C Hall, five well-earned Emmy nominations for Outstanding Lead and netted terrific vet John Lithgow a guest star Emmy win for his terrifying work in Season 4. 

Homeland (Showtime)

Homeland didn’t have quite the universal acclaim in its later seasons, but there aren’t many shows in TV history that could match the universal acclaim of its early seasons. Its terrific first season won Outstanding Drama at The Emmys, as well as statues for its two lead actors Claire Danes and Damian Lewis. Altogether, it’s probably the most talked about and acclaimed series in Showtime history, and that’s huge praise given what else has been on that network.

The West Wing (NBC)

The West Wing is perhaps a little more inside the box and network TV-ish than a lot of other entries on this list, but to me, that’s part of its appeal. It’s well put together enough to consistently provide payoff moments, but it’s good enough at what it’s doing that the formula rarely gets in the way. Voters agreed, as it nominated the show for an astounding ninety-eight Emmys.

Ted Lasso (Apple+)

At its absolute best, Ted Lasso, the show but also, the person, has a way of making you feel so unreservedly happy. Before you realize it, you’re rooting for these characters more passionately and with more love in your heart than you ever knew was possible for a TV show. Critics, fans and awards voters all agreed too, as for awhile there, Ted Lasso became the most talked about thing on streaming.

Weeds (Showtime)

Given it ran for eight seasons, Weeds is far from the most nominated show on this list. Some of its actors did well at The Emmys, but what’s really important long-term about the drug dealing dramedy is how it turned what could have been a goofy, throwaway premise of suburban mom turned drug dealer into sharply written material that explored many different emotions and tones. It was never content to remain the same, which is the opposite of what many comedies want.

Grey's Anatomy (ABC)

This choice for sure is picking up some eyerolls, but people forget how freakin’ good Grey’s Anatomy was during its first handful of seasons. It earned multiple Outstanding Drama nominations, and many of its actors, most prominently Sandra Oh and Chandra Wilson, were nominated for their performances. Its third season premiere was also watched live by more than twenty-five million people, which was a huge number at the time, especially for a critical darling.

24 (FOX)

24’s unconventional format of having episodes correspond to specific hours was a masterstroke, given the high pressure intensity of its subject matter. It was also able to really push the line with network television but more in the way of aggression and physical violence. It felt dangerous at the time, and decades later, that ever-present ferocity still comes through. It was consistently rewarded by critics and awards voters too in a way you almost never see for something this action-packed.

Modern Family (ABC)

Modern Family works so well because it’s really good at many different types of comedy. It has an overarching tone, sure, but because it brings together multiple generations, as well as many varied characters, it mines a lot of different subject matter for humor. That allows the show to feel fresh and keep from getting repetitive for longer than most comedies. Its wild range is probably best exemplified by the show somehow getting a combined six nominations in the Supporting Actor and Supporting Actress Emmy categories in the same year.

Better Call Saul (AMC)

There aren’t many spinoff shows in the history of television that pick right up where the original left off in terms of quality. Better Call Saul is a rare exception, which is positively insane given the original quality it needed to aspire to was maybe the greatest show ever in Breaking Bad. Fortunately, Bob Odenkirk is an absolute delight to watch, and Better Call Saul was able to give many of Breaking Bad’s greatest side characters more chances to shine.

Schitt's Creek (CBC)

If you want to know how beloved Schitt’s Creek was when it went off the air, especially among awards voters, look no further than the acting nominations it got during its last run at The Emmys. It somehow netted nine nominations just in the on-screen performance categories. It was a great final moment for a show that was often able to feel like both the best parts of a sitcom and the best parts of a linear dramedy at the same time.

Mr. Robot (USA)

Over the course of four critically acclaimed seasons, Mr. Robot built up a passionate fanbase who loved the dynamic between Rami Malek and Christian Slater, as well as the score and pace of the series. Starting mostly with its second season, it was also honored quite a bit by various award shows, including The Emmys, which gave Malek the Best Lead Actor award, along with nominating the show itself, guest actor BD Wong and more. 

Rescue Me (FX)

A show on FX about firefighters starring stand-up comedian Dennis Leary probably wouldn’t strike most people as a future Emmy winner and critical darling, but Rescue Me was never afraid of tackling more complicated material. That willingness to explore tougher subject matter attracted audiences, as well as high profile guest stars including Michael J Fox who picked up an Emmy for his contributions. 

This Is Us (NBC)

This is Us was so popular during its first few seasons that NBC gave it the post Super Bowl slot. The show took full advantage and aired a Super Bowl-themed episode that many consider to be one of the best of This Is Us’ entire run. It’s a perfect example of how the show, at its best, weaves together the type of complicated subject matter Emmy voters go for, while remaining broad enough to satisfy a massive audience. The actors in particularly were consistently hit with nominations, especially Sterling K Brown who was recognized by The Emmys five times.

The Crown (Netflix)

Typically when a show connects with a large audience, critics and awards voters, those behind the scenes do everything they can to keep the magic going with the original cast. Not The Crown. Rather than focus on a narrow window, the show hurtled forward, picking up new leads and new characters every few seasons, while somehow still maintaining enough quality to connect with Emmy voters and please its legion of fans.

The L Word (Showtime)

The L Word was never as enticing to awards voters as it should have been, though Ossie Davis did notably win an Emmy for Guest Actor, but its popularity and effect on prestige TV’s willingness to tackle LGBT+ subject matter cannot be overstated. Over the course of six seasons, the show tackled a wide variety of subjects and built a rich, complicated world of interconnected characters for its fanbase to root for and sometimes get mad at. 

Fargo (FX)

Taking spiritual inspiration from The Coen Brothers’ movie of the same name, no one was quite sure what to expect when Fargo premiered back in 2014, but the result was a fantastic crime narrative that was entirely different, yet oddly similar to the pace of the original film. Critics were overwhelmingly hot and loads of major nominations followed, especially for the actors. Subsequent seasons went in very different directions, but the basic spirit and popularity with awards voters remained. 

The Handmaid's Tale (Hulu)

House Of Cards may have been the first streaming show to get significant critical acclaim and awards nominations, but The Handmaid’s Tale is actually the first one to win Best Drama at The Emmys. The unnerving and often disturbing adaptation of Margaret Atwood’s novel is a tough watch but can be so rewarding, as millions of viewers found out. Its first few seasons in particular were showered with praise and numerous nominations for both the show itself and its brilliant cast.

Arrested Development (FOX/ Netflix)

Has a comedy ever used a narrator better than Arrested Development? The well-written and often deeply weird comedy never attracted the biggest audience, but it was a huge hit with its fanbase and critics, who adored the complicated relationships between its characters and their ridiculous recurring jokes and plots. By the end of its short run, it won Best Comedy and Best Writing at The Emmys and saw four of its cast members nominated in acting categories.

Ozark (Netflix)

It took a little time for enough awards voters to give Ozark a chance, as the first season mainly only saw wide praise for Jason Bateman’s work, but once voters gave it a chance, the nominations started flying in. The show’s last three seasons were all nominated for Best Drama at The Emmys and Julia Garner won multiple times in the supporting category for her incredible work. New fans also keep discovering the show and taking to social media, where the hype train continues, despite not being on the air anymore.

Killing Eve (BBC Three/ BBC America)

There’s no shortage of fans and critics with opinions about Killing Eve's divisive final season, but the first two, in particular, remain beloved by pretty much everyone. Not surprisingly, perennial awards contender Sandra Oh got four Emmy noms for her work on the show, but voters also flipped for Jodie Comer, who got nominated three times and took home a win. Not bad for a spy thriller that wasn’t initially seen by some as a prestige project.

Pose (FX)

The loudest support for Pose came from those who couldn’t get enough of Billy Porter’s fantastic lead performance. He was repeatedly nominated and picked up an Emmy win during the show’s run, but there was also a lot of acclaim for individual seasons themselves too, as Ryan Murphy’s exploration of New York City’s LGBT+ subculture gave an opportunity for so many talented supporting actors to have their moment. 

I'm a massive fan of television. It started when I was young and watched hours of Disney Channel shows, but of course, it has now expanded into the world of adult television through several different genres – drama, comedy, horror, you name it, and I've probably watched it. I had to do something while at home when the pandemic had us confined to our homes. 

But in my time watching show after show, various options started out fantastic. They had excellent plots, brilliant storytelling, and great acting, then slowly dwindled. From terrible, horrible TV show endings or shows that dipped in quality over time, here are 30+ great shows that lost their way by the end. 

The Walking Dead

Do you want to hear a fun fact about myself? I watched The Walking Dead until the bitter end, and the emotional Walking Dead finale made me cry a ton. But man, it definitely could have been better. 

The Walking Dead started hot when it first aired and had a pretty steady and brilliantly told storyline until about Season 6, and then when Andrew Lincoln ended up leaving, it all started to tumble down the weeds. 

While we have a good amount of fan favorites coming back for The Walking Dead universe shows, it never quite picked itself up after that when the show was one the series to be watching. 

Lost 

Lost is known now for its awful finale, but truthfully, the entirety of the series had a downfall slump. The main reason is that it was literally consumed by all the mysteries that needed to be solved by the end of the series, and somehow, the show 'lost' itself that way. And, of course, we don't even need to talk about the horrible ending. I hadn't even watched the show then; it was all I heard about for weeks. 

Riverdale 

I remember writing long ago that I had plenty of issues with Riverdale, but I never expected it to turn into the off-brand MCU because that's exactly what happened somehow and they all had powers. And then, in the last season, the main group went back in time somehow. What the heck? What happened? 

This hit CW show started so good with the murder mystery, and then it just tumbled completely.

Game Of Thrones

So I'll be honest here and say that I have rewatched Game of Thrones, and plenty of it still holds up, but you can tell it starts to dip in quality at the very beginning of Season 7 – maybe even Season 6, though I did love "Battle of the Bastards."

Even so, the Game of Thrones ending is pretty much considered one of the worst of the 2010s, and as a hardcore Daenerys supporter, I fully stand by that. They did my girl – and almost all of these characters – dirty. 

The Office

The Office is another clear-cut example of when a main character leaves, the show starts to fall apart. The hit sitcom did try to pick itself up after Steve Carell left in Season 7, but it never reached the heights of where it once was. I was glad we saw him for the finale, but it never felt the same.

Heroes

The first season of any show is crucial, and Heroes had one of the best, featuring the story of ordinary people who discover they have superhuman abilities. This was the superhero show before all the MCU shows started to take over. 

But then Season 2 came along, and this show went downhill fast. It was just horrendously bad, and I, for one, struggled to get through the rest of the seasons after that. 

Westworld

Westworld had everything going for it: a fantastic idea, an excellent Westworld cast, and, the best yet, the funding of HBO to truly take this world into the new age. 

But then both Season 2 and Season 3 happened, and the plot got so convoluted I could barely keep up with it, and all the characters I once loved, I  ended up hating. And then the fourth season came and it’s just so different from what we were given. Unsurprisingly, it was canceled after the fourth season when backlash started to grow more and reviews went down.

That '70s Show 

I don't know what it is about Season 7 and some sitcoms, but that was the case for That '70s Show, when Topher Grace, who played Eric Foreman, left the show. And, of course, it never recovered. I don't care if he did appear in That '90s Show; it just doesn't feel the same. 

How I Met Your Mother

I don't need to get into this. How I Met Your Mother was great, from the fantastic cast to the comedy to Barney and his jokes, but the intensely divisive ending ruined everything. It just did. I can't return to the series and only recommend finishing it to some.

Weeds 

Weeds is a black comedy that ran for several seasons on Showtime and tells the story of a widowed mother who starts selling marijuana to support her family. And while the first few seasons were great, the rest were very different. It felt like another show in its later seasons, and by the end (102 episodes), the plot didn't feel remotely similar to how it was in the first season. 

Glee

There is so much to like about Glee. The Glee cast is incredibly talented, and the best Glee covers still top my playlists, but the story took a nosedive after Season 3. Both Season 1 and Season 2 were great, and Season 3 was alright but still enjoyable, but Season 4-6 was just an utter catastrophe of a story that was only saved by some of the brilliant voices on that show. Other than that, it can stay locked away at McKinley High. 

Supernatural

Supernatural was an excellent fantasy series about two brothers hunting down demons, ghosts, and monsters. And I did enjoy this series until the end, but it certainly was not the same show from the beginning. Many plot points needed to be clarified, and there was plenty of fan service, so as much as I like my spooky boys, it didn't need to be like this. 

The Big Bang Theory 

So I'll fully say that The Big Bang Theory is a great show, but this is another case where it feels that the last few seasons were there just for the money. There was no impressive story to be told, and the characters experienced little growth. It was just a dive into obscurity.

Pretty Little Liars

Pretty Little Liars was just an unnecessary drag. Again, a murder mystery is always good, but when the puzzle doesn't make sense towards the end, it makes the show that much harder to follow. And not only that, but the main characters weren't still in high school by the end. They were in college and out in the working world – this should have been just a high school story. 

Gossip Girl

Gossip Girl should have just ended after a few seasons, but it went on because it was the biggest show ever at the time. The series was fun until the later seasons, where the reveal of who Gossip Girl is was utterly disappointing and nonsensical. Not only that, but the finale – and final season overall – felt rushed. 

Two And A Half Men

Fun fact – I just binge-watched all of Two and a Half Men not long ago and I enjoyed it – until about Season 10. 

Charlie Sheen did bring a certain vibe to the show that Ashton Kutcher couldn't, but he did keep the show going for about two seasons before it started to fall apart more than it already had. 

Euphoria 

Okay, so Euphoria technically is still ongoing. However, I'm still determining if we'll even get Season 3 ever since the tragic passing of Angus Cloud. I'd be fine if it ends with two seasons. 

The first season of Euphoria was great television, but the second was so out there and had so many plot points that didn't make sense. The acting was the only thing that saved it because that's always great. But other than that? There's little to love about Season 2. Some things were improved, but others weren't. 

Gilmore Girls

We all like to turn on Gilmore Girls when the fall comes around, but have we forgotten that the ending is terrible? And that Rory's character is utterly destroyed by the end of it? Yeah, I thought so – and the revival didn't do an excellent job of making it any better. 

Killing Eve

The first two seasons of Killing Eve were brilliant, and I loved watching this cat-and-mouse game. But then the next two seasons' plots fell apart entirely, and it led to characters that really shouldn't have been featured getting the spotlight, followed by an ending that fans are not super happy with. 

13 Reasons Why

I liked 13 Reasons Why during its first season because it told a bold message about the effects of bullying and words. But this show should have remained just a miniseries because the seasons that followed were unnecessary and ultimately dissolve the point of the first season when they somehow try to redeem Bryce (the assaulter). 

Scrubs 

Scrubs ran for nine seasons and took the world by storm with its medical comedy mixed with drama. Plus, viewers got to know Dave Franco for the first time. But the later seasons feel like messy attempts to try and make funny jokes that do not land and a story that is not there at all. 

Suits 

I know Suits was wildly popular on Netflix in August 2023, but the series is just ok to me compared to many other great legal dramas. Don't get me wrong, the first few seasons are great television, but as the show goes on and the cases become stranger and more unique, it's different from the show it originally was. 

Bones

Twelve seasons happened for Bones, and the show was alright, but everything was dragged out so long that by the time there was a payoff, there were barely any more fans to care as much. And not only that, but the story would become more convoluted as time passed. I won't spoil anything, but it's a hard watch for later seasons. 

Community 

Okay, hear me out; I love this show and the Community cast, but let's be honest: Seasons 4, 5 and 6 were not the best. Both Season 4 and 5 were bad, and while Season 6 was getting a little better, it was nowhere near as good as the first three seasons of this show. I'm hoping that the Community movie will bring that level of comedy back.

Money Heist 

The thing about Money Heist is that it was so much fun at first. Was it over the top? Yes, totally, but that's what made it fun to watch. But then, as the series went on, it just got ridiculous with its story, and nothing made sense.

Once Upon A Time

Admittedly, I was a big Once Upon a Time fan because I loved Disney movies, but by the time this show ended, it felt like a Disney cash grab using the most famous names from their list of princesses and characters to make a buck. Elsa somehow even made it into this show. The story didn't mean anything anymore.  

True Blood

I put this on here because I know how badly my mother and father hated the ending of True Blood, and I decided to watch it. Not only did the series' narrative completely fall apart by the finale, but the characters were making choices and decisions that didn't align with what the story had set up for years before. Nothing made sense. 

Dexter

I enjoyed watching Dexter for the first time, and I actually say Dexter is worth re-watching, but I can see why most people don't watch it after Season 5 nowadays. The story certainly takes a dip in quality, and the ending is only for some and is controversial for a reason. I do think Dexter: New Blood made up for it a bit. 

Shameless

Shameless was my favorite TV show, but after Emmy Rossum left, it was always different. The Gallagher family dynamic fell apart, and nothing ever flowed as well. Rossum wasn't even there for the finale, making it feel even more incomplete. 

The Vampire Diaries

Do I even need to get into this? The Vampire Diaries died when Nina Dobrev left, and the story fell apart. I don't care what spinoffs there are; you can't make me watch them. 

Modern Family

Don't even get me started on Haley in this show or any of the choices these characters make at the end of Modern Family that make me want to rip my hair out. I will go on for hours. This show was so good until it wasn't, and it drove me mad. 

House Of Cards

House of Cards was a brilliant drama on Netflix, but of course, the central star, Kevin Spacey, faced several allegations of sexual misconduct, so it had to shift course – and from there, it just fell apart. It should have been canceled once Kevin Spacey. 

All of these shows are worthy of a single watch, but maybe not a rewatch. There is plenty of great drama here, but I can also live without it. Either way, I'll go check out Breaking Bad for the umpteenth time – that'll never let me down. 

July 2022 means a lot of things to a lot of different people, but Hulu is about to make the days of so many of its subscribers. New originals like The Princess and classic Fox movies like Independence Day will be bringing some serious action. Not to mention if you missed The Bob’s Burgers Movie in theaters, you’ll be able to enjoy it among episodes of What We Do In The Shadows and Killing Eve. 

All of those, and much more, are accessible to lucky ducks with a Hulu subscription! If you need some time to renew your access, or even just want to look at the June 2022’s new releases on Hulu, now’s the time to do it. Otherwise, let’s kick the tires and light the fires as we floor it into what’s coming to the platform in July 2022. 

New On Hulu The Week Of July 1: Independence Day, The Princess, Jumanji And More

If you thought The Princess’ trailer was giving away the entire movie, you’d be mistaken. The Joey King-starring action-adventure blazes into the library of original Hulu movies right out of the gate, but that’s not all that opens this heated month of additions. Party like it’s a 1990s summer, as Jumanji and Independence Day will be ready to stream at the beginning of July. So you have time to memorize Bill Pullman’s powerful, title clenching speech.

THE PRINCESS (2022) - 7/1/22
Are You The One?: Complete Season 1 - 7/1/22
Black Ink Crew: Complete Seasons 5 & 6 - 7/1/22
Feud: Complete Season 1 - 7/1/22
Love & Hip-Hop Atlanta: Complete Seasons 4 & 5 - 7/1/22
RuPaul’s Drag Race: Complete Season 9 - 7/1/22
Survivor: Complete Seasons 38 & 39 - 7/1/22
The Amazing Race: Complete Season 32 - 7/1/22
The Challenge: Complete Season 34 - 7/1/22
127 HOURS (2010) - 7/1/22
ANY GIVEN SUNDAY (1999) - 7/1/22
BECAUSE I SAID SO (2007) - 7/1/22
BIG TROUBLE IN LITTLE CHINA (1986) - 7/1/22
BILLBOARD DAD (1999) - 7/1/22
BLACK KNIGHT (2001) - 7/1/22
BOGUS (1996) - 7/1/22
BOHEMIAN RHAPSODY (2018) - 7/1/22
BRIDE WARS (2009) - 7/1/22
CADILLAC RECORDS (2008) - 7/1/22
CLOSED CIRCUIT (2013) - 7/1/22
CONTRABAND (2012) - 7/1/22
DEATH RACE (2008) - 7/1/22
THE DESCENDANTS (2011) - 7/1/22
THE EXPENDABLES (2010) - 7/1/22
THE EXPENDABLES 2 (2012) - 7/1/22
THE EXPENDABLES 3 (2014) - 7/1/22
FIRST KNIGHT (1995) - 7/1/22
GHOST RIDER (2007) - 7/1/22
GODSEND (2004) - 7/1/22
THE GOSPEL ACCORDING TO ANDRÉ (2017) - 7/1/22
HEIST (2001) - 7/1/22
HYSTERIA (2012) - 7/1/22
INDEPENDENCE DAY (1996) - 7/1/22
INSIDIOUS (2011) - 7/1/22
JOHN DIES AT THE END (2012) - 7/1/22
JOY RIDE (2001) - 7/1/22
JUMANJI (1995) - 7/1/22
KNOCK KNOCK (2015) - 7/1/22
KUNG FU HUSTLE (2005) - 7/1/22
THE LAST CIRCUS (2010) - 7/1/22
THE LAST DAYS ON MARS (2013) - 7/1/22
LEGEND OF THE GUARDIANS: THE OWLS OF GA'HOOLE (2010) - 7/1/22
THE LIBRARIAN: QUEST FOR THE SPEAR (2004) - 7/1/22
THE LIBRARIAN: RETURN TO KING SOLOMON'S MINES (2006) - 7/1/22
THE LIBRARIAN: CURSE OF THE JUDAS CHALICE (2008) - 7/1/22
LITTLE RICHARD (2000) - 7/1/22
MAID IN MANHATTAN (2002) - 7/1/22
THE MAN WHO KNEW TOO LITTLE (1997) - 7/1/22
MARY SHELLEY'S FRANKENSTEIN (1994) - 7/1/22
MILK (2008) - 7/1/22
MONEY TRAIN (1995) - 7/1/22
NIM'S ISLAND (2008) - 7/1/22
PASSPORT TO PARIS (1999) - 7/1/22
POSEIDON (2006) - 7/1/22
POST GRAD (2009) - 7/1/22
QUE PENA TU VIDA (2016) - 7/1/22
RACHEL GETTING MARRIED (2008) - 7/1/22
RADIO (2003) - 7/1/22
THE REPLACEMENT KILLERS (1998) - 7/1/22
SCHOOL DAZE (1988) - 7/1/22
SEXY BEAST (1999) - 7/1/22
THE SITTER (2010) - 7/1/22
SORRY TO BOTHER YOU (2018) - 7/1/22
STEP UP (2006) - 7/1/22
STEP UP 2 THE STREETS (2008) - 7/1/22
STEP UP 3D (2010) - 7/1/22
SWITCHING GOALS (1999) - 7/1/22
TALLADEGA NIGHTS: THE BALLAD OF RICKY BOBBY (2006) - 7/1/22
TAXI (1998) - 7/1/22
TE PRESENTO A LAURA (2010) - 7/1/22
THAT'S MY BOY (2012) - 7/1/22
THE TOURIST (2010) - 7/1/22
URBAN LEGEND (1998) - 7/1/22
URBAN LEGENDS: THE FINAL CUT (2000) - 7/1/22
URBAN LEGENDS: BLOODY MARY (2005) - 7/1/22
THE WATCH (2012) - 7/1/22
THE WAVE (2015) - 7/1/22
WHAT'S LOVE GOT TO DO WITH IT (1993) - 7/1/22
WORKING GIRL (1988) - 7/1/22
ASKING FOR IT (2021) - 7/2/22

New On Hulu The Week Of July 3: Minimata, Press Your Luck Season 4 Premiere, And More

Minimata, Johnny Depp’s fan poll favorite from this year’s Oscars, will finally be available for a wide audience to stream. Should you need some light hearted distraction from the grounded story about an expose on mercury poisoning, then the return of ABC’s Press Your Luck will be able to assist with its Season 4 premiere. 

GINGER'S TALE (2020) - 7/5/22
Maggie: Complete Season 1 - 7/6/22
How a Realist Hero Rebuilt the Kingdom: Complete Season 1 (Dubbed) - 7/7/22
ULTRASOUND (2021) - 7/7/22
Generation Gap: Series Premiere - 7/8/22
Press Your Luck: Season 4 Premiere - 7/8/22
Rehearsals (Hazarot): Complete Season 1 - 7/8/22
MINAMATA (2022) - 7/8/22

New On Hulu The Week Of July 10: The Bob’s Burgers Movie, Solar Opposites: Complete Season 3, What We Do In The Shadows Season 4 Premiere, And More

If you couldn’t get your buns to a theater near you in time to see The Bob’s Burgers Movie, you’re in luck, as the film is headed to streaming this week. Comedy seems to rule the Hulu roost this week, as Solar Opposites drops its complete Season 3, and FX’s What We Do In The Shadows premieres the first episode of Season 4. Remember that the day after a new episode of Shadows airs, you should be able to catch it on Hulu.  

Killing Eve: Complete 4th and Final Season - 7/10/22
The $100,000 Pyramid: Season 6 Premiere - 7/11/22
Celebrity Family Feud: Season 8 Premiere - 7/11/22
Real Housewives of Potomac: Complete Season 6 - 7/11/22
The Final Straw: Series Premiere - 7/11/22
Who Do You Think You Are?: Series Premiere - 7/11/22
CURIOUS GEORGE (2006) - 7/11/22
Missing: Complete Season 1 - 7/12/22
The Bachelorette: Season 19 Premiere - 7/12/22
Claim to Fame: Series Premiere - 7/12/22
THE BOB'S BURGERS MOVIE (2022) - 7/12/22
Solar Opposites: Complete Season 3 - 7/13/22
The Case Study of Vanitas: Complete Season 1 (Dubbed) - 7/13/22
What We Do in the Shadows: Season 4 Premiere - 7/13/22
Victoria’s Secret: Angels And Demons: Complete Documentary Series - 7/14/22
Everything's Trash: Series Premiere - 7/14/22
ROOM 203 (2022) - 7/14/22
Cooks vs. Cons: Complete Season 1 - 7/15/22
Cutthroat Kitchen: Complete Season 14 - 7/15/22
Deadly Women: Complete Season 13 - 7/15/22
Murder Comes To Town: Complete Seasons 1 - 3 - 7/15/22
Obsession: Dark Desires: Complete Seasons 4 & 5 - 7/15/22
The Bachelorette: Complete Season 10 - 7/15/22
CENTURION (2010) - 7/15/22
FILTH (2013) - 7/15/22
HOBO WITH A SHOTGUN (2011) - 7/15/22
I'M STILL HERE (2010) - 7/15/22
RAGNAROK (2013) - 7/15/22
SEX, GUARANTEED (2017) - 7/15/22
VENUS AND SERENA (2012) - 7/15/22
VIVA (2015) - 7/15/22

New On Hulu The Week Of July 17: American Horror Stories Season 2 Premiere, Grown-ish Season 5 Premiere, And More

More horrific tales await in the FX spin-off American Horror Stories, which is currently entering its second season. Also returning, in its fifth season, is Grown-ish; which continues the journey of Yara Shahidi's Zoe, in its first season after the finale of the mothership series Black-ish.

THE HATER (2022) - 7/17/22
THE CURSED (2021) - 7/18/22
AFTERSHOCK (2022) - 7/19/22
American Horror Stories: Season 2 Premiere - 7/21/22
Grown-ish: Season 5 Premiere - 7/21/22
MILKWATER (2020) - 7/21/22
YOU ARE NOT MY MOTHER (2021) - 7/21/22
ALL MY FRIENDS HATE ME (2021) - 7/22/22

New On Hulu The Week Of July 24: The Americans, Not Okay, King Arthur: Legend Of The Sword And More

The home team lands some pretty huge originals towards the end of July, with Hulu premiering the dark comedy original film Not Okay, as well as the entire run of FX’s hit drama The Americans. For less grounded, but still serious fare, Guy Ritchie’s King Arthur: Legend of the Sword makes itself known to the platform in this week’s listing. 

TOPSIDE (2022) - 7/24/22
KING ARTHUR: LEGEND OF THE SWORD (2017) - 7/25/22
Santa Evita: Complete Limited Series Premiere - 7/26/22
NOT OKAY (2022) - 7/29/22
The Americans: Complete Series - 7/29/22
HATCHING (2022) - 7/29/22

New On Hulu Available July 31: A Day To Die And More

Here's what to look forward to at the close of July on Hulu. 

A DAY TO DIE (2022) - 7/31/22
CLIENT 9 (2010) - 7/31/22

There are still loads of new movies and TV shows heading to Hulu in July 2022! If you’re looking for something specific, or want to keep tabs as titles are subject to change and availability, you should consult this listing from time to time. You never know when the best Hulu movies will be premiering throughout the month. We’ll see you back here around this time next month, as August 2022’s Hulu lineup will be ready to dazzle those who are ready to take the ride.

For over 15 years now, Taylor Swift has been a massive part of the music industry. From her roots in country with her debut single “Tim McGraw,” to expanding to pop with 1989 almost a decade later, to her recent work that leans towards indie-folk, the singer has amassed a huge collection of songs. Many of them have made their way to movies and television shows, or have been produced directly to accompany them. From The Hunger Games to Bridgerton, let’s talk about the best instances Swift’s music has been on screen. 

And we say so far, because there’s sure to be a lot more Taylor Swift on film and TV in the future. The singer has already written an original song for Where The Crawdads Sing and Taylor’s Version of “This Love” recently was heard on the trailer for Amazon’s upcoming series The Summer I Turned Pretty. In any case, let’s get to the best of what’s already been released:   

Fifty Shades Darker - "I Don’t Want To Live Forever"

Say what you will about the Fifty Shades franchise, but the movies always had incredible soundtracks featuring artists like The Weeknd, Beyoncé, John Legend and Halsey. In the second movie, Fifty Shades Darker, Taylor Swift and former One Direction member Zayn Malik teamed up for the hit single “I Don’t Want To Live Forever.” It was a lead song in the 2017 movie and played in a rare wholesome moment in the movie where Jamie Dornan’s Christian is teaching Anastasia how to steer his fancy yacht.

Valentine’s Day - "Today Was A Fairytale"

After Taylor Swift established herself as a massive artist with her first two albums, she made her acting debut in Garry Marshall’s 2010 romantic comedy Valentine’s Day alongside a massive cast including Julia Roberts, Anne Hathaway, Jessica Alba, Bradley Cooper and Jennifer Garner. In the movie that follows a number of stories on the national holiday, Taylor Swift and Taylor Lautner (who were dating at the time) were matched up as high school sweethearts. In an adorable moment that wraps up the movie, her original song “Today Was A Fairytale” plays. 

Killing Eve - "Look What You Made Me Do"

More recently, Taylor Swift’s “Look What You Made Me Do” made a surprise appearance on the opening credits of Killing Eve, which Swift had been vocal about being a huge fan of previously. The song was a cover of the 2017 track by “Jack Leopards & The Dolphin Club,” which is a fake band, which appeared to consist of her brother Austin Swift and frequent collaborator/producer Jack Antonoff, per fan digging (via Insider). This instance was sneaky, fun and, of course, complemented the series very well. 

Little Monsters - "Shake It Off"

A Taylor Swift song made its way into the 2019 comedy zombie film Little Monsters. The movie that starred Lupita Nyong’o as a kindergarten teacher and Alexander England as a washed-up musician is about them surviving a zombie outbreak. The movie ends with their characters covering “Shake It Off,” with Nyong’o on ukulele while a classroom of kids sang along. It makes for a sweet moment to finish off the offbeat zombie movie. 

Hannah Montana: The Movie - "Crazier"

As Taylor Swift was becoming a major part of pop culture with songs like “Love Story” and “You Belong With Me,” she also became part of Hannah Montana: The Movie. Along with being featured in the soundtrack in two songs she co-wrote, the singer also appeared in the movie itself singing “Crazier” in a sweet moment in the movie. She sang the song as Miley Cyrus’ famed Disney Channel character danced with Lucas Til’s Travis Brody and her dad, Billy Ray Cyrus’ Robby Rae, got closer to Melora Hardin’s Lorelai. 

San Andreas - “Style”

Along with soundtracking a lot of primarily sweet moments in movies and television, a Taylor Swift song also notably came on in 2015 disaster movie San Andreas right before a woman nearly fell to her death. In the Dwayne Johnson action movie, a young woman is shown listening to 1989 single “Style” in her car calmly and rocking out to the song when a landslide from the massive earthquake occurs, taking her off the road and plummeting down a massive hill. 

The Hunger Games - "Safe & Sound" 

Before becoming part of Fifty Shades and the upcoming Where The Crawdads Sing book adaptations, Taylor Swift lent her talents to The Hunger Games soundtrack with “Safe & Sound” and “Eyes Open.” The haunting “Safe & Sound” that she recorded with The Civil Wars not only brought star power to the YA thriller, it also set the mood for the movie. Although it only played during the credits, if you were a fan, you remember how memorable this release was to the movie and Swift’s growth as an artist. 

Bridgerton - “Wildest Dreams”

When Bridgerton became a phenomenon in late 2020, one of the key elements that set itself apart from other period romances is its use of modern pop songs as orchestral arrangements from the Vitamin String Quartet. The most memorable from Season 1 had to be “Wildest Dreams,” during Episode 6. The scene involved Regé-Jean Page and Phoebe Dynevor’s Duke and Daphne exploring each other as a newly-married couple. It made for a super spicy, but equally romantic moment in the Netflix show. 

Grey’s Anatomy - "White Horse"

One of the most classic Taylor Swift music moments on television was when her heartbreaking track “White Horse” was in the background as Sandra Oh’s Christina and Kevin McKidd’s Owen had their first kiss in Season 5, Episode 2 back in 2008. It happened after Cristina slips and is impaled by an icicle, and is admitted as a patient at Seattle Grace and Owen takes care of her. It’s the beginning of one of the most beautiful relationships on Grey’s Anatomy. 

New Girl - "22" 

We’ll end this list with the most fun and perhaps greatest Taylor Swift song drop so far. In Season 2, Episode 16 of New Girl, Zooey Deschanel just suffered a breakup and was dancing as Swift played. Her roommate Nick came in and started wackily dancing to “22” as she cried with wine in hand. He wasn't helping, and she responded, “I just wanted to listen to Taylor Swift alone!” It’s a mood, a vibe and now a classic meme for the Swifties. 

Next up, Taylor Swift has an original song called “Carolina” in Where The Crawdads Sing, and she'll also have a role in David O’Russell’s Amsterdam alongside Margot Robbie, Christian Bale and Robert De Niro. Otherwise, who knows what upcoming movies or new and returning shows a Taylor Swift song might show up in next?

Every time a new show arrives on TV or any one of the various streaming services like Hulu and HBO Max, something has to get cut to make room for the new growth. It has happened before and will continue to happen as long as the medium is alive or until the lights finally go out. And 2022 is no different, as some of the biggest shows of the past decade (or longer) like Better Call Saul, Peaky Blinders, and The Walking Dead Season 11 will all air their final episodes at some point this year.

Below is a rather comprehensive list of all the TV shows that are ending or cancelled in 2022. There’s a lot to go over here, so let’s get started before another show is giving the axe or added to the list of titles leaving Netflix.

4400

The CW’s reboot of 4400, which followed a group of people who suddenly return after going missing with no memory of what happened, was one of the numerous series cancelled in May 2022. The show only lasted one season after premiering in October 2021.

A Discovery Of Witches

In December 2021, Digital Spy reported that the third and final season of the popular romantic drama A Discovery of Witches starring Matthew Goode and Teresa Palmer would start up January 7, 2022. The series, which debuted in the UK in 2018 can be watched in its entirety on the AMC+ streaming platform.

Animal Kingdom

In April 2022, TNT finally announced the release date of the sixth and final season of the drama series Animal Kingdom, which is set to kick off Sunday, June 19, bringing an end to the epic saga of the Cody crime family.

Archive 81

Fans of the supernatural horror series Archive 81 were in for a shocker when Netflix announced the show, which was based on the podcast of the same name, would not be returning for a second season.

Arthur

The PBS Kids series Arthur, which is based on the collection of children’s books of the same name, has been releasing new episodes on a fairly consistent basis since September 1996. That run ends in 2022 when the show’s 25th and final season debuts, per the New York Times. However, PBS is leaving the door open for more Arthur content in the future.

After Life

The Ricky Gervais black comedy series After Life has called Netflix home its entire run dating back to March 2019, but that comes to an end when the third and final set of episodes debuted on the streaming service on January 14, 2022. The show’s final season was confirmed by the Netflix UK & Ireland Twitter account in December 2021.

Atlanta

Although it’s not one of the shows that got the ax, Donald Glover’s beloved FX series, Atlanta, will be ending its run following the release of the fourth and final season, which is slated to premiere at some point in fall 2022.

B Positive 

The Thomas Middleditch- and Annaleigh Ashford-starring CBS sitcom, B Positive, never really took off with audiences throughout its two-season run, which resulted in the network pulling the plug after the Season 2 finale in May 2015.

Batwoman

Gotham lost one of its protectors in April 2022 when The CW announced that Batwoman would not be returning for a fourth season, making the Season 3 finale also the final episode.

Better Call Saul

Since 2015, Vince Gilligan’s Better Call Saul has been one of the best shows, not just on AMC but TV in general. But everything must come to an end at some point, and that time has come for the the Bob Odenkirk-led dark comedy series. Better Call Saul Season 6 debuted April 18, 2022.

Better Things

The FX comedy series Better Things will come to an end when the show’s fifth and final season premiered on February 28, 2022. The series, which followed single mother and working actress Sam Fox (Pamela Adlon, who also co-created the show alongside Louis C.K.) first debuted back in September 2016, and was called a “frank and funny look at womanhood” in the CinemaBlend review.

The Big Leap

The Fox musical comedy-drama, The Big Leap, which followed a group of people who put it all on the line in a reality dance competition, won’t be returning for more episodes after Fox cancelled the series following one season, in March 2022.

Black-ish

Kenya Barris’ successful and influential comedy series black-ish kicked off its eighth and final season on ABC on January 4, 2022, starting the final chapter in the story of sitcom that has spawned multiple spinoffs and received numerous awards over the years including a Golden Globe, a Primetime Emmy, and more than two dozen NAACP Image Awards.

Black Market With Michael K. Williams

The Vice TV docuseries Black Market with Michael K. Williams will come to an end after its second and final season premiered January 10, 2022 on the network, per Variety. The series, which originally premiered back in 2016, was forced to come to an end following the shocking and untimely death of host Michael K. Williams in September 2021.

Bull

The popular CBS legal drama series, Bull, which centered on Michael Weatherly’s tenacious psychologist and jury expert, is not returning for a seventh season, though it got a chance to wrap things up with a two-part series finale in May 2022.

Charmed

After four seasons, The CW cancelled the Charmed reboot series in May 2022, alongside several other of the network’s notable shows.

Claws

The final episode of the TNT dramedy series Claws will air its final episode when Season 4 concluded February 6, 2022, a little less than five years after it debuted on the cable network. The fourth and final season of the hit series was announced back in October 2019, per Deadline, and premiered in December 2021.

Cooking With Paris

Just a few months after it made its Netflix debut in August 2021, Cooking with Paris was cancelled by the streaming service. The Paris Hilton-led cooking program, which featured a number of guest stars and hilarious culinary situations, was not renewed for a second season, per Deadline.

Dead To Me

After three seasons, the Linda Cardellini and Christina Applegate-led dark comedy Dead to Me came to an end on Netflix. The finale, which offered closure, aired in November 2022.

The Dr. Oz Show

The Dr. Oz Show, the daytime talk series hosted by Dr. Mehmet Oz ended after 13 seasons and nearly 1,700 episodes on January 14, 2022. The talk show ended its run after Oz announced his candidacy for the U.S. Senate in Pennsylvania, per Variety.

Dynasty

The 2017 revival of Dynasty was another series that was cancelled by The CW in May 2022, bringing an end to the show’s five-season run that was just four episodes away from hitting the 100-episode mark.

The Ellen DeGeneres Show

The Ellen DeGeneres Show will complete its historic daytime run when the syndicated talk show completes its 19th and final season at some point in 2022. The announcement to end things came from DeGeneres herself in 2021, when she said she needed something new to challenge her.

Endeavour

After nearly a decade on the airwaves, the British detective series Endeavour will finally come to an end following the conclusion of its ninth and final season, according to TV Line.  

The Endgame

The Morena Baccarin and Ryan Michelle Bathé-led The Endgame joined the list of cancelled NBC shows in May 2022, according to Variety, bringing an end to the drama series after just one season on the network.

The Expanse

After six seasons (and two different homes), the popular sci-fi series The Expanse aired its final episode on January 14, 2022, on Amazon a little less than six years to the date of its debut on SyFy. 

The Good Fight

The Paramount+ (and CBS All Access before that) legal drama The Good Fight will come to an end following the conclusion of its sixth season, which premiered in September 2022.

Good Sam

In May 2022, CBS pulled the plug on the freshman medical drama series, Good Sam, that saw Jason Isaacs and Sophia Bush play a father-daughter doctor duo. According to Deadline, the series was the lowest-rated scripted program on CBS in the 2021-2022 season.

Grace and Frankie

Grace and Frankie, the long-running Netflix comedy series starring Jane Fonda and Lily Tomlin as two women who become friends when their husbands announce they are in love with one another, came to an end with its seventh season. The first crop of episodes premiered in August 2021 with the second following on April 29, 2022.

His Dark Materials

The fantasy drama series His Dark Materials (BBC One in The U.K.; HBO in The U.S.) will be back for a third and final season in December 2022

How We Roll

Not even two months after Pete Holmes’ bowling-centric CBS comedy series, How We Roll, made its debut, the network decided to give the show the ax in May 2022, according to Deadline.

I Know What You Did Last Summer

The Prime Video series I Know What You Did Last Summer, the remake series of the 1997 teen slasher of the same name, won’t receive a second season after Amazon decided to give the series the axe in January 2022, according to Deadline.

In The Dark

The fourth and final season of The CW’s police procedural series, In the Dark, will premiere on the popular network on June 6, 2022, per Deadline.

Kenan

Kenan Thompson may be the longest-running Saturday Night Live cast member, but his return to the world of sitcoms will be short-lived, as NBC cancelled his Kenan series following two seasons, in May 2022, according to Variety.

Kevin Can F**K Himself

The AMC dark comedy series Kevin Can F**K Himself starring Annie Murphy concluded its brief, two-season run in 2022.

Killing Eve

Killing Eve Season 4 premiered February 27, 2022 on BBC America, started the final set of episodes following the complicated lives of intelligence agent Eve Polastri (Sandra Oh) and skilled assassin Villanelle (Jodie Comer). The eight-episode final season was announced in 2021, per The Hollywood Reporter.

Legacies

When the Legacies Season 4 finale aired on June 16, 2022, it was also the final episode for The CW’s fantasy drama series, which was among the numerous shows cancelled by the network in May 2022.

Legends Of Tomorrow

The Arrowverse got a little smaller in April 2022, when it was announced that Legends of Tomorrow would not be returning for an eighth season on The CW, bringing an end to the long-running and popular superhero series.

Locke And Key

The Netflix fantasy horror series Locke & Key will came to an end in August 202 when the show’s third and final season premiered on the streaming service.

Love, Victor

In February 2022 it was announced that Hulu’s romantic comedy-drama series, Love, Victor, would be coming to an end following the conclusion of the show’s third season, which premiered on June 15, 2022.

Made For Love

The Cristin Milioti-led tech dramedy Made for Love was cancelled by HBO Max after two seasons in June 2022, according to EW.

Magnum, P.I.

Fans of the Magnum P.I. reboot series on CBS will have to find another way to spend their Friday nights, as the long-running action crime drama was cancelled just days after the Season 4 finale in May 2022, per Deadline.

Maury

After 30 seasons and more than 3,600 episodes, the daytime talk show Maury aired its final episode in May 2022, just a few months after host Maury Povich announced he would be retiring.

Mr. Mayor

Ted Danson’s NBC sitcom Mr. Mayor, which followed a former ad executive played by the beloved actor as he ran and became the mayor of Los Angeles, was cancelled by NBC in May 2022, per The Hollywood Reporter, bringing an end to its two-season run.

Naomi

The superhero drama series, Naomi, was another show cancelled by The CW in May 2022, a decision that was announced just days after the Season 1 finale aired.

New Amsterdam

The popular medical drama series, New Amsterdam, was cancelled by NBC in March 2022, but the show starring Ryan Eggold as a medical director who comes up with a revolutionary way of caring for patients will return for a fifth and final season, per Deadline.

Nick Cannon

In March 2022 it was announced that another daytime talk show would be closing up shop, as Nick Cannon was cancelled after just one season on TV.

Ordinary Joe

The NBC drama series Ordinary Joe, which debuted in September 2021, was cancelled by the network in March 2022, according to Variety. 

Ozark

The popular crime drama series Ozark, which has been one of the best shows on Netflix since its 2017 debut, ended things with a two-part, 14-episode final season in 2022. The first part of Ozark Season 4 premiered January 21, 2022, with the second half following in April.

Peaky Blinders

The worldwide sensation that is Peaky Blinders will completed its run with the sixth and final season in April 2022. But it’s not the end of the road for Steven Knight’s crime drama as a film adaptation is set to enter production in 2023.

Queen Sugar

Ava DuVernay’s OWN drama series Queen Sugar is another show that will end things in 2022. In November 2021, Deadline reported that the series, which debuted in 2016, wrapped up in November 2022.

Raised By Wolves

The science-fiction series Raised By Wolves, created by Ridley Scott, David W. Zucker, and Aaron Guzikowski, was cancelled by HBO Max in June 2022, according to Variety. The series, which debuted in 2020 on the streaming service, completed its second and final season in March 2022.

Roswell, New Mexico

When Roswell, New Mexico Season 4 starts up on The CW in June 2022, it will be the final set of episodes for The CW’s sci-fi drama series, which was cancelled alongside several other scripted programs in May 2022.

Search Party

The HBO Max dark comedy series Search Party returned for a fifth and final season on January 7, 2022, bringing an end to the Alia Shawkat-led show that originally started out on TBS back in 2016. 

This Is Us

One of the most successful runs on broadcast TV in recent memory will come to an end with the conclusion of This Is Us Season 6, which officially got underway January 4, 2022 on NBC. 

The Walking Dead

Perhaps the biggest TV show that came to an end in 2022, The Walking Dead concluded its 11-season run on AMC. The decision to bring the long-running series to a close was first announced in 2020, when it was revealed that the supercharged season would consist of 24 episodes.

United States Of Al

Just one week before United States of Al Season 2 was set to conclude on CBS, the Chuck Lorre-produced sitcom was cancelled by the network, according to EW.

TV Shows Expected To Be Ending In 2022

There are several other TV shows that are expected to be ending in 2022 but don’t have a release date or window at this point. Take a look at some of those series down below.

Family Reunion
Happy Valley
Hilda
Kid Cosmic
Motherland: Fort Salem
The Owl House
Wu-Tang: An American Saga

Although all of these shows will be coming to an end at some point in 2022, there are still of plenty of new and returning series coming out throughout the year. If you want to stay in the know check out CinemaBlend's list of all the 2022 TV premiere dates.

It’s been a while since the popular spy thriller, Killing Eve, has graced our television screens with new episodes. The last episodes came out during the beginning of 2020, and with filming delays and other issues, it’s taken a while for the fourth season to come back to TV. 

Thankfully, it won’t be long before Killing Eve Season 4 returns to BBC America with everyone’s favorite assassin and British intelligence investigator fighting against each other until the bitter end. But, when exactly will this new season come out? Who’s going to be in it? What is it going to be about? All these questions and more must be plaguing your brain, and thankfully, we are here to answer them. Here are some quick things that you should know about Killing Eve Season 4. 

Killing Eve Season 4 Will Release On February 27, 2022

Believe it or not, it’s 2022 already. I know, I can hardly believe it either. All these 2022 movies that I’m excited for are added to some amazing 2022 TV premieres, and Killing Eve Season 4 is one of many that is coming back this year - but much sooner than you would expect: the end of February. 

On February 27, 2022, Killing Eve Season 4 will premiere with two back-to-back episodes on BBC America. If you don’t have BBC America, you can always check out the episodes the next day on AMC, airing at 9 p.m. EST. It’s crazy to think that this show is coming back so quickly, but I can’t wait. 

Season 4 Of Killing Eve Will Be The Last Season

Ever since Killing Eve’s premiere in 2018, the show exploded in popularity, with fans loving the wonderful, enthralling story and its lead actresses winning awards for their brilliant performances. However, it seems that Season 4 will be the last season of the show. 

While this is sad news, it’s not super surprising, considering the creators and cast members of the show wanted the series to last for as long as it could while still having a very good story, and that ends with Season 4. Star Jodie Comer, who plays Villanelle in Killing Eve, spoke about closing out her role and the last season with Variety: 

While this most likely will upset fans who love the show, I can appreciate that view from a creative perspective. As someone who has watched many long-lasting shows dropp off in quality (like The Walking Dead Season 11 or Dexter Season 8), I have faith that Killing Eve will conclude its story perfectly, despite my sadness over the show ending. 

Killing Eve Season 4 Will Pick Up Right Where Season 3 Left Off 

Killing Eve Season 3 left viewers with some pretty big questions. While Eve and Villanelle had admitted that they bring out the worst in each other and decide to seemingly go their separate ways, there’s still that look that they give each other at the very end, signaling that this isn’t quite the ending of their interesting relationship. 

The premise for Season 4 of Killing Eve seems to pick up right where it leaves off after their intense confrontation. Eve continues on a mission of revenge while Villanelle attempts to find someplace where she won't seem like the monster that everyone thinks she is, and that ends up leading her to a different community that fulfills that need. Meanwhile, Carolyn is on the hunt to find The Twelve, and figure out who ordered the hit on Kenny, who died at the beginning of Season 3. 

Regardless of where these stories take the main characters of the show, it will be filled with action, drama, and craziness until the bitter end, and I’m sure we’ll be thoroughly entertained throughout. 

Sandra Oh, Jodie Comer, Fiona Shaw, And More Will Return For The Final Season 

Considering this is the last season of the show, it’s not a surprise that most of its main stars are returning. As expected, both Sandra Oh and Jodie Comer, who play Eve and Villanelle, will be returning to the series. Also coming back are Fiona Shaw, who plays Carolyn Martens, and Kim Bodnia, who plays Konstantin Vasiliev. 

So far, these are the only four cast members who have been confirmed to be coming back for Killing Eve Season 4, but who knows? We might end up seeing more people pop up, but even so, I think that as long as I have these four leading the way, Killing Eve Season 4 will still be fun as all heck.  

Laura Neal Will Be The New Lead Writer For Season 4 

A tradition that Killing Eve has had from the beginning was having a new lead writer in every season. For Season 1, Phoebe Waller-Bridge (known best for her Amazon original series, Fleabag) was the lead writer. Season 2 had Emerald Fennell, and Season 3 had Suzanne Heathcote. For Season 4, Laura Neal will be taking over as the lead writer. 

Laura Neal, who worked on Killing Eve during Season 3, has also written on other big shows, such as Netflix’s Sex Education, as well as Secret Diary of a Call Girl. Sally Woodward Gentle, one of the executive producers, had this to say about Neal’s upgrade to lead writer: 

With that confidence in mind, I think we can all say that Killing Eve Season 4 is going to be in good hands. 

Sandra Oh Teases That The Ending Will Be “Bleak” In A Way For The Lead Characters

I think we can all collectively agree that the ending of Killing Eve probably isn’t going to be the happiest ending out there, but Sandra Oh has leaned more into that theory in an interview with Gold Derby. 

Oh talked about the ending of Season 3 and what that means for her character going forward if she wants to move away from her past and live a fulfilling life - which she doesn’t think is possible: 

Oh went on to explain that Eve has basically left behind that idea of the picture-perfect life that she had in Season 1, and now, she’s come to terms with what her life is now and what it’s going to continue to be: 

After all the heartbreak, trauma, and horrors that both Eve and Villanelle have gone through at this point, I’m not surprised that Eve’s outlook on life is probably a little sadder than it was. However, I do think that whatever happens to these characters at the end will be done expertly - and, hopefully, we might get a slight glimpse of happiness sent their way. 

Watch The Killing Eve Season 4 Teaser 

If for some reason you haven’t seen the Killing Eve Season 4 teaser yet, check it out below.  

What are you the most excited for when Killing Eve returns? I’m ready to see The Twelve finally get taken down. Now if the premiere could just get here already.  

With how many shows come out all the time on streaming platforms, sometimes we forget that there are so many amazing shows that are from across the world as well. While Hulu has some fantastic original shows, there’s a plethora of other entertainment on there that I believe you should check out right now. 

From entertaining coming-of-age shows to fantastic anime, the amount of great international shows on Hulu looks to be never ending. Here are some of the best that are currently streaming on Hulu that you should check out next. 

Skins (2007-2013)

In this coming of age series, Skins follows a group of friends in their teen years growing up surrounded by older figures - some of which aren’t the best role models, so it’s up to them to try and find their place amongst the crazies around them. 

Skins is such a great comedy drama and really such a good teen show to watch. With a large Skins cast, it’s the perfect show to watch because it’s constantly changing the characters and the stories that you follow. It’s also the perfect show that addresses so many important topics, including puberty, bullying, eating disorders, PTSD, bipolar disorders, and so much more. 

Stream Skins on Hulu.

Luther (2010 - Present)

Starring the suave Idris Elba, Luther is a popular British drama that follows a murder-detective who is very, very good at his job, but because of this, he's pretty much obsessed about his work, and sometimes lets that obsession about murders, serial killers, criminals and more affect his life.

Luther is such a fantastic series. Really. I could go on and on about this and still wish there were more than just twenty episodes. Idris Elba has done some amazing roles but Luther is one where I really feel he shines, showing his range as an actor in the mind of the titular character. 

Stream Luther on Hulu. 

Attack On Titan (2013 - Present)

This is probably one of the most well-known animes of all time. Attack on Titan follows Eren Yeager, a young boy whose home is attacked by giant humanoid monsters that feast on the flesh of humans - one of which kills his mother. When he grows older, he, his friends, and several other allies join the Survey Corps, in hope of somehow getting rid of the monster problem forever. But this unveils secrets of his life Eren never thought were possible. 

I could go on about Attack on Titan for hours. I remember when I first heard about this show, I was a little hesitant regarding anime in general, just because I had some bad experiences with it in the past. But after giving it a shot, I can gladly say that Attack on Titan is some of the best TV I have ever witnessed. From the first episode, we get action, suspense, heart, sadness, everything you could want in a drama, with cliffhanger after cliffhanger, it just never stops. You’ll want to keep watching, for sure. 

Stream Attack on Titan on Hulu.

Killing Eve (2018 - Present)

In this spy thriller series, Killing Eve is about the titular character, Eve, who is given the job of hunting down Villanelle, an assassin who also happens to be a bit unstable. However, as their hunt continues, a strange and unusual relationship begins to evolve between them. 

Killing Eve is such a fun series, for sure. Lead Sandra Oh shines in her role, as does the talented Jodie Comer, showing this strange connection these two have despite being enemies. That’s what really draws you in with this - the strange connection these two have that somehow evolves into something more. I don’t even want to get too into it because this is a show that you deserve to go into blind. 

Stream Killing Eve on Hulu.

Bloom (2019 - Present)

This Australian drama will keep you entertained from start to finish. Bloom is a drama/sci-fi series where a massive flood has destroyed the homes of hundreds of people. A year later, an unknown plant emerges with the ability to turn people young again, but this power also starts to bring out the worst in society. 

I sort of call Bloom the TV version of Tangled, except it’s a lot more dangerous. What I love about it is that you really do start to see humanity crumble, all because of this plant that came out of nowhere. The cast is talented as well, showing the true hysteria that happens when people feel they have nowhere left to turn to. 

Stream Bloom on Hulu. 

Deutschland 83 (2015)

Moving on, we have the German television show, Deutschland 83. In this spy thriller series, we follow Martin Rauch, a young German soldier whose life changes when he is suddenly sent out to West Germany (before the Berlin Wall fell) to act as a spy. This in turn leads his life to be altered forever.

I know we're focusing on this one season, but Deutschland 83 actually has two other seasons, called Deutschland 86 and Deutschland 89. And honestly, for good reason. The show is exciting from beginning to end. I’ve always loved a good spy thriller and Deutschland 83 is the perfect example of how to do one properly. I also love the inclusion of history within the show and its focus on Germany, as someone who loves to learn about the culture and the story of other countries. 

Stream Deutschland 83 on Hulu.

The Office (U.K) (2001 - 2003)

I’m sure everyone knows at this point that the American version of The Office was based on the original from the United Kingdom, but did you know it’s available to watch on Hulu? The Office, starring Ricky Gervais, is a hilarious workplace sitcom that follows the employees of the  Wernham Hogg Paper Company in the United Kingdom.

If you like The Office, you’ll like the British version. Simple as that. While the characters aren’t as zany as Michael Scott or even as creepy as Creed from the American version, there is still so much to love about the United Kingdom’s The Office. Plus, Ricky Gervais as David Brent is a role that I wish we got to see more of. He plays the character so well and is hysterically funny. 

Stream The Office on Hulu.

Heartland (2007 - Present)

This ongoing dramedy series is a huge hit in Canada. Heartland tells the story of sisters who live on a ranch with their loved ones. While showing what life out in the country is like, the family expands and starts to tell new stories to generations down the line, showing just how far they have come - through fifteen seasons (and counting).

Heartland is one of those shows that you should watch if you just want to feel good. It’s heartwarming, family-friendly, and has plenty of great messages about the value of good relationships. It almost reminds me a little of Modern Family but with a little more wholesomeness put into it. Something else I love about it is the usage of their sets, mixed in with beautiful country landscapes and majestic horses. 

Stream Heartland on Hulu.

Murdoch Mysteries (2008 - Present)

Another ongoing series from Canada, Murdoch Mysteries is a great mystery show that takes place long ago in Toronto, following the titular character, William Murdoch, a detective. As the viewers, we get to follow along as he solves strange mysteries, both usual and unusual, all while unfolding a bigger plot at hand. 

As someone who has also loved murder mysteries and shows like that, Murdoch Mysteries is the perfect show to watch. Covering a new mystery every episode, the series really keeps you on your toes and doesn’t stray for a second with its brilliant storylines. Yannick Bisson is fantastic in the lead role, as is the rest of the cast. 

Stream Murdoch Mysteries on Hulu.

Atlantis (2013 - 2015)

If you want a fun fantasy series mixed in with adventure, check out Atlantis. This show, first starting off in the modern world, takes its lead character, Jason, on a crazy adventure when his submarine breaks down in the ocean. But after he somehow survives the horrible situation, he finds himself awakening near the ancient lost city of Atlantis, surrounded by strange people and strange creatures. 

I’m a huge fantasy nerd, who will watch anything that has anything to do with gods, monsters, magic, or all of the above, which is why Atlantis is the perfect choice for me. Something I also love about Atlantis is its use of Greek mythology, often citing characters from the Greek myths, as well as using monsters from them too.  

Stream Atlantis on Hulu.

Letterkenny (2016 - Present)

This hilarious Canadian sitcom that has gone on for so long is a winner. Letterkenny follows two siblings who live in the small, fictional town of Letterkenny, located in Ontario. Together, they live on a farm and try to make money by growing produce, all while trying to survive the wackiness of their hometown. 

Letterkenny is freaking hilarious. From the first moment I started watching it to the next, I found myself snickering every couple of minutes, creating fun experiences while also having a stellar Letterkenny cast that has perfect chemistry. I also love the fact that they make some of the funniest holiday specials I’ve ever seen in sitcoms. I mean, their St. Patrick's Day special makes me laugh every single time. 

Stream Letterkenny on Hulu.

Cowboy Bebop (1998)

Last but not least, we take a look at another anime on this list, Cowboy Bebop. This anime, which only had one season, follows the story of close bounty hunters, as they travel through space on their ship - aptly titled the “Bebop," hunting people down.

With the anime recently getting the live-action treatment on Netflix (even if it was cancelled only after one season), the anime itself is such a great one to watch, especially if you’ve never seen anime before. Spike Spiegel is a complex protagonist who is badass but also has a dark past and secrets that only make him more interesting and intriguing to root for. Plus, the stories are so much fun and full of moments that will have you cheering at your screen at the sheer badassery you are witnessing. 

Stream Cowboy Bebop on Hulu.

There are truly so many amazing shows that are out there right now that you can watch from other countries, and hopefully this gave you an idea of just a few that are worth the time to binge. For me, I’m going to go re-watch Attack on Titan again before the last season comes to a close. If you don’t have a Hulu subscription yet, be sure to get one now.  

You Season 3 may be the best one yet. It gave us a killer You Season 3 ending and plenty of questions going into You Season 4. If you’re like me then you’re probably having major Joe Goldberg (Penn Badgley) withdrawal. Luckily for us, there are several movies and shows like You. 

You Season 3 and the seasons prior have captured our attention and admiration because it’s a complex series that makes it easy to digest. It’s super funny at times, really dark at others, and has the audience rooting for essentially the villain. You strikes that rare balance of creating a villain that is both sympathetic and despicable. Sometimes you want Joe to find happiness, sometimes you want him caught and punished (Joe definitely isn’t the only one that needs therapy). 

It’s not an easy task to accomplish but You makes it look effortless, and You isn’t the only TV show or movie to accomplish this task. So, we have a few suggestions for movies and shows like You to help you wait for the Netflix hit series’ return.

Dexter (Showtime)

Dexter follows Dexter Morgan (Michael C. Hall), a man who lives a secret life of hunting and killing murderers. It aired on Showtime from 2006 to 2013. People often compare Dexter and You because of the similar premise of a serial killer that you grow to like. That’s why Dexter is a great show to watch to fill that You gap in your TV-binging schedule. It’s also fun to watch to imagine a world where Dexter and Joe meet. 

The Dexter revival premieres on November 7, so now is the perfect time to binge-watch the original series before the limited series begins. 

Stream Dexter on Showtime.

Gone Girl (Hulu)

Amy Dunne (Rosamund Pike) has gone missing and her husband Nick Dunne (Ben Affleck) is the main suspect. Did Nick kill his wife or is there more to their story? Gone Girl is based on Gillian Flynn’s book of the same name. The book and the movie are so much better if you go into it only knowing the basic premise. 

Gone Girl is a masterful tale of marriage, and what happens when it starts to become toxic and reaches the point of no return. Nick and Amy could definitely give Love (Victoria Pedretti) and Joe a run for their money in the marriage with issues awards. 

Stream Gone Girl on Hulu.
Rent/Buy Gone Girl on Amazon. 

Killing Eve (Hulu)

Killing Eve stars Sandra Oh and Jodie Comer. Oh plays Eve, a woman who becomes obsessed with a female assassin named Villanelle (Jodie Comer). Killing Eve has aired three seasons with a fourth and final one expected in 2022. 

Villanelle, like Joe, has some major issues. Unlike Joe, she’s fully aware and proud that she’s a ruthless killer. Despite her murderous ways, viewers can’t help but be drawn to Comer’s Villanelle. She’s one of Jodie Comer’s best characters so far and one of Oh’s must-watch performances.

Stream Killing Eve on Hulu. 
Buy Killing Eve on Amazon.

Primal Fear (Amazon)

Primal Fear follows defense attorney  Martin Vail (Richard Gere) as he tries to help prove an alter boy, Aaron Stampler's (Edward Norton), innocence. The film is one that keeps you guessing the entire time, sometimes you think you know whether Aaron is guilty or innocent, but you don’t get the real answer until the Primal Fear ending.

Primal Fear was Norton’s film acting debut, and he showed the world that he would be one to watch. Joe and Aaron are both figures that people can’t quite figure out, and when they do, it may be too late. 

Rent/Buy Primal Fear on Amazon.

Extremely Wicked, Shockingly Evil And Vile (Netflix)

Extremely Wicked, Shockingly Evil and Vile is Netflix’s movie about Ted Bundy, starring Zac Efron. The film dives into how Bundy was able to charm his way to murdering numerous women and even through the court system. Zac Efron gives one of his best performances in this true crime-based film. 

Penn Badgley often discusses how he’s not a fan of Joe and doesn’t like his character being romanticized. As seemingly harmless as it is to lust after Joe, a fictional serial killer, Bundy in his day had a lot of female admirers. Extremely Wicked, Shockingly Evil and Vile also shows that to some degree, including with his old friend turned wife Carole Ann Boone (Kaya Scodelario). Joe and Bundy have a lot more in common than some fans care to admit. 

Stream Extremely Wicked, Shockingly Evil and Vile on Netflix. 

Hannibal (Hulu)

Not to be confused with the movie Hannibal and all the Hannibal Lecter films that came before and after it, Hannibal the TV show follows the same character of Hannibal Lecter played by Mads Mikkelsen as he begins a cat and mouse game with Will Graham (Hugh Dancy). The series is based on Thomas Harris’ novels Red Dragon, Hannibal, and Hannibal Rising. 

NBC aired Hannibal for three seasons, from 2013 to 2015. You fans may enjoy Hannibal because it’s another show that allows the serial killer to shine by making him complex, compelling, and a constant source of calculated maneuvers. 

Stream Hannibal on Hulu.
Buy Hannibal on Amazon. 

The End Of The F***ing World (Netflix) 

The End of the F***ing World follows James (Alex Lawther) and Alyssa (Jessica Barden) as they run off together. Alyssa sees James as a possible escape from her life, and James sees Alyssa as a possible victim because he believes he’s a psychopath. Despite the premise, The End of the F***ing World may be one of the more wholesome shows on the list.

It’s definitely not a wholesome series, but you kind of forget all the bad stuff and just enjoy it as an adventure story /coming of age/romantic comedy. The End of the F***ing World may capture You fans attention because if you’re one of those You fans who just wants Joe to give up killing people, find a nice girl, and settle down, then you’ll sadly be disappointed. However, James may be a nice alternative if Joe’s romantic happiness is a big priority to you. The End of the F***ing World aired for two seasons.

Stream The End of the F***ing World on Netflix. 
Buy The End of the F***ing World on Amazon. 

Bates Motel (Amazon Prime Video)

Vera Farmiga and Freddie Highmore star as the infamous mother and son duo in Bates Motel. The A&E original series told the origin story of one of Alfred Hitchcock’s most famous villains: Norman Bates. Highmore and Farmiga played Norman and Norma Bates. 

Farmiga and Highmore gave us five seasons of superb acting. Both of them were consistently robbed of deserved Emmy wins. The entire Bates Motel team deserved more praise and accolades than they received. Bates Motel and You both showcased boys whose relationship with their mother began their spiral into serial killing. Netflix’s You and Bates Motel also share in their effortlessness when it comes to blending intense drama with comedy.

Stream Bates Motel on Amazon Prime.
Buy Bates Motel on Amazon. 

The Fall (Amazon Prime)

The Fall follows Paul Spector (Jamie Dornan), a family man by day, a serial killer by night. Gillian Anderson plays DSU Stella Gibson, the woman trying to find and stop Paul from his crimes. The Fall aired for three seasons from 2013 to 2016. Paul doesn’t nearly have the same charm as Joe, but both men have issues that usually result in them killing women.

Paul and Stella are both interesting characters in their own right, but some of the appeal of The Fall is wanting to see  Stella and Paul finally meet, and then her take him down.  The final season allows viewers to see if Stella will finally take down Paul or if he’ll continue to kill.

Stream The Fall on Amazon Prime.
Buy The Fall on Amazon.

Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street (Tubi)

If there is one thing you can count on, Sweeney Todd will give you the closest shave you've ever had. The 2007 adaptation of Stephen Sondheim’s beloved musical reunites director Tim Burton, Helena Bonham Carter, and Johnny Depp. Sweeny Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street tells the tale of a man wrongfully convicted and exiled, who then returns to London and Fleet Street to get revenge on the town and Judge Turpin (Alan Rickman), the man who falsely convicted him. 

Sweeney Todd (Johnny Depp) is a ruthless serial killer, but you kind of get why he’s slicing people up and putting them in Ms. Lovett's (Helena Bonham Carter) meat pies. You and Sweeney Todd both portray serial killers that cause you to question your own sense of morality, especially since Sweeney Todd has so many catchy songs.

Stream Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street on Tubi
Rent/Buy Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street on  Amazon. 

The Following (Amazon)

Kevin Williamson created The Following, a series about serial killer Joe Carroll (James Purefoy) and the FBI agent, Ryan Hardy (Kevin Bacon) trying to stop him. Throughout the series, The Following introduces more and more of Carroll’s cult members. The show makes it easy for viewers to grow to like some of these cult members.

However, the series also does a good job of reminding viewers that they’re ruthless killers who don’t deserve your devotion and sympathy. You and The Following share in their ability to make you grow attached to those you should root against.

Buy The Following on Amazon. 

Rectify (Amazon Prime)

Rectify is the story of a man who spends nearly 20 years in prison after being wrongfully convicted of killing his girlfriend as a teen. He’s released when DNA evidence proves his innocence. The series stars Aden Young, Abigail Spencer, J. Smith-Cameron, Adelaide Clemens, Clayne Crawford, and Luke Kirby.

Rectify may be an odd choice for this list, but Rectify often makes you unsure of Daniel (Aden Young)’s innocence. You aren’t sure if he is really a man wrongfully convicted, or a monster hiding beneath. Through Rectify’s four seasons, you grow attached to Daniel, but constantly on edge of what could happen. 

Stream Rectify on Amazon Prime. 
Buy Rectify on Amazon. 

You may be done with You Season 3, but you have plenty of movies and TV shows like You to watch from this list. 

When it comes to some of the best shows to watch, there are always so many options for fans of TV to enjoy, in any type of genre, from the best fantasy shows to sci-fi ones to any kind of style one could imagine. But one genre that deserves more attention are the greatest LGBTQ+ shows out there that you could watch right now. 

From recent additions such as Heartstopper on Netflix, to some of the older shows like The L Word, there are so many options to choose from that you can view if you’re craving something new. Here are some of the best out there. 

Sex Education (2019 – 2023)

If you’re interested in a hilarious comedy, then Sex Education is the way to go. This series tells the story of Otis, a high schooler who lives his daily life at school with his friends trying to grow up and understand love, sex, and so much more, with the help of his sex therapist mother. 

Sex Education is honestly a great show overall. I do think some of the earlier seasons are better than the later ones, but each installment shows really convincing love stories that feel realistic. There are plenty of great LGBTQ+ romances here that speak to the heart and soul, and offer plenty of valuable advice to the viewer. 

Stream Sex Education on Netflix. 

Yellowjackets (2021 – Present)

Yellowjackets is one of Showtime’s best shows. The series goes back and forth between two timelines. The first takes place in the 1990s, where a soccer team suffers in a plane crash and somehow has to live in the Canadian wilderness over the winter. The second is the future, where the survivors of this ordeal must handle the consequences decades later. 

Is Yellowjackets purely an LGBTQ+ show? No, it is not, but I have to give credit where credit is due for the amazing LGBTQ+ storyline that is portrayed with Tawny Cypress and her character, Taissa. It’s a great addition to her character and adds another complex layer to the story at hand. Not only that, but this is a series that you will not want to stop watching, for hours on end. While we all wait for Yellowjackets Season 3, now is the time to check this one out.

Stream Yellowjackets on Paramount+.

Heartstopper (2022 – Present)

If you’re looking for another cute teen romance, then you have to check out Heartstopper. The show follows the tale of Charlie, who is struggling to deal with his feelings for one of his classmates, Nick. Through the course of several episodes, Charlie learns to not only embrace his feelings, but overcomes his own personal obstacles to find happiness in this modern world. 

Heartstopper was honestly one of the best teen shows I watched in 2022 – really, it was one of the most heartwarming ones too. The Heartstopper cast is full of love and light and is always a delight in every shape and form, and now with two seasons out and a third season on the way, there will be even more lovely LGBTQ+ love. It’s seriously told so well, and almost feels as if you step into the graphic novel it is based on. 

Stream Heartstopper on Netflix. 

The Bold Type (2017 – 2021)

Running for five seasons and starring Katie Stevens, Aishia Dee, and Meghann Fahy, The Bold Type will make you want to move to New York City in the 21st century and chase your dreams. The story mainly follows three girls who work in the magazine industry, and their personal and professional lives living in one of the biggest cities in the world. 

While The Bold Type isn’t necessarily an LGBTQ+ show entirely, one of the main characters Kat, has a heavy storyline all about exploring her sexuality and who she is as a person. It’s a great representation of sexuality in today’s world, and you’ll end up loving her even more as the seasons go on. Plus, the friend group trio is truly some of the best ever. 

Stream The Bold Type on Hulu.

First Kill (2022)

Are you looking for a teen drama that also happens to be one of the best LGBTQ+ shows out there? Then First Kill is for you. In this supernatural teen drama, we follow two girls – one, a vampire, aiming for her first kill, and the other a monster hunter, looking for her own first kill to signify her place in the family. But sooner or later, girl meets girl – and love comes before death. 

First Kill is one of those shows that seriously should have gotten so many more seasons because it was so good, and the common outcry over its cancellation on Netflix is telling enough for how much fans loved this series. Not only was it spicy and full of supernatural treats, but the love story between the two main characters was somehow believable in a world full of monsters and vampires. This is a show you do not want to miss. 

Stream First Kill on Netflix.

Sense8 (2015 – 2018)

This sci-fi series was canceled far too soon on Netflix. Sense8 tells the story of eight human beings from around the world who suddenly discover that they are linked through each other, mentally and physically – otherwise known as being a “sensate.”

Sense8 was such an underappreciated show and deserved way more seasons. It was not only created by the Matrix creators, but it explores so many relevant themes in many of the best LGBTQ+ shows, like sexuality and gender and how we identify ourselves, in such a way that is beautiful. It’s nice that the series got a movie to sort of cap it off, but it still makes me sad considering it should have lasted longer. 

Stream Sense8 on Netflix. 

Love, Victor (2020 – 2022)

A spinoff of the film Love, Simon, this Hulu original series is probably one of the best LGBTQ+ centered shows that you could watch. Love, Victor follows the titular character (played by Michael Cimino) who struggles with his sexuality in the first season, but slowly learns to love himself and grow into who he truly is. 

Like The Bold Type, I think this series is a great example of how a modern day person who is going through a change in their life develops certain ways to deal with it and grow into a mature young adult. What really makes Love, Victor such a great show is that it isn’t afraid to dive deep into social issues that still affect us now.

Stream Love, Victor on Hulu. 

Pose (2018 - 2021)

In this Ryan Murphy-created show, Pose follows African-American and Latino LGBTQ and gender-nonconforming drag ball culture in the 1980s and 1990s, telling the stories that these people often faced, from discrimination to learning how to accept themselves. 

Pose is a lot of fun. While the LGBTQ+ themes are evident in this show, there are also plenty of other great moments to enjoy, from the entertaining dance scenes, the head-bopping music, brilliant acting performances, and so much more. With a cast that includes Emmy winners Evan Peters and Billy Porter, Pose is the perfect show to watch when you just need something peppy to make you happy again, and I find myself returning to it often. It’s a great time for anyone to enjoy. 

Stream Pose on Hulu.

Glee (2009 – 2015) 

Yes, you will get up and dance to these covers. Glee was a Fox comedy series that took the world by storm when it first came out, telling the story of a group of misfits who all join a glee club in order to gain some sort of popularity at school or to show off their talents in one way or another, led by teacher Will Schuester – and it just gets funnier from there. 

Glee is one of those shows where you forget how funny it is. For those who want a great LGBTQ+ storyline, you get several in this show, many of which are either hysterical or heartwarming. But, if you’re just here for comedy, there’s so much of it – some of which has aged well, and some that hasn’t, but it’s still enjoyable nonetheless.

Stream Glee on Hulu. 

Will & Grace (1998 - 2020) 

In this popular LGBTQ+ series, Will & Grace is set in NYC and follows the friendship between Will Truman, a gay lawyer, and his best friend, Grace Adler, a Jewish woman who owns an interior design firm. 

Will & Grace was known at the beginning of its time on the air for being a very progressive show to have a gay man as the lead. Obviously, with so many choices to pick from now, that’s not the case anymore, but you can’t deny its iconicness in the industry and how it changed the face of television. Will and Grace, played by Eric McCormack and Debra Messing, have amazing chemistry and are the best friends you always wanted, alongside the rest of the Will & Grace cast. The show was so beloved it was revived years later - that’s how you know it’s good. 

Stream Will & Grace on Hulu. 

It’s A Sin (2021)

Taking place during the AIDS epidemic in London, It’s A Sin is a drama miniseries that follows a group of gay men as they try to live their lives facing discrimination and more when fear for this illness was at an all-time high.

It’s A Sin, in comparison to many of the others on this list, is drama at its core. It’s raw, real, and will leave you aching with the need for justice for those that suffered during that time. It teaches valuable lessons on the treatment of LGBTQ+ people and offers a lot of history to those who didn’t know much about this time.

Stream It’s A Sin on Max. 

Anne Rice’s Interview With The Vampire (2022 - Present)

Based on the 1976 novel of the same name, Anne Rice’s Interview with the Vampire debuted on AMC in October 2022 to fantastic reviews. It follows the story of Louis de Pointe du Lac and the story of how he tells his tale to a journalist, from the beginnings of his life as a vampire to everything else in-between. 

The series has seven episodes and is honestly one of the best adaptations of Anne Rice’s work. It really embraces the story of Lestat de Lioncourt and Louis as not only partners but lovers, and delivers a supernatural filled romance that is sure to please the eyes. Plus, Jacob Anderson gives a compelling leading performance. 

Stream Anne Rice’s Interview with the Vampire on AMC Plus.

The Haunting Of Bly Manor (2020)

Who knew that ghosts and LGBTQ+ romance could go so well together? The Haunting of Bly Manor is a series from Mike Flanagan, where we see a young woman look after two children in an old manner, but things start to turn upside down the moment she arrives. 

If you know Flanagan, you know it's rare the horror master ever misses. But, I think what makes The Haunting of Bly Manor so good is that its LGBTQ+ love story is so subtle in its delivery, and yet extremely pleasing and will also make you cry and sob your eyes out. Tragically magical. 

Stream The Haunting of Bly Manor on Netflix. 

Orange Is The New Black (2013 - 2019)

In this Netflix original series, Orange is the New Black is based on a true story, following Piper Chapman, as she is brought to prison on the charge of helping her former ex-girlfriend smuggle drugs. Now, she must serve a more than year-long sentence in this minimum security prison, dealing with the ongoings of prison life. 

While Orange is the New Black sounds like it would be more like a prison show, the crimes these people committed really take a backseat, because the relationships are in the forefront. Each season, you’ll come back to follow the relationships between characters that you want to succeed, from Piper and Alex, to Poussey and Brook, to so many others. The Orange is the New Black cast is so talented, and they make this show rewatchable, even now after it’s come to an end, with an entertaining story, complex character backstories, and so much more. It’s truly one of the best shows you can binge-watch on the platform.

Stream Orange is the New Black on Netflix. 

The Owl House (2020 – 2023)

There are just so many good animated shows out there right now, and The Owl House was one of those. This series follows a teenager named Luz, who finds herself suddenly taken into a world of magic when she stumbles into a portal. Now, she must learn to live in this strange world and survive, alongside her new magical friends. 

While this isn’t as intense as some of the other options on here, The Owl House is revolutionary in many ways. It’s one of the first Disney Channel shows that really embraced an LGBTQ+ storyline, despite some people calling the network out for it. While it only lasted for three seasons, it was a great stepping stone for the Disney Channel – and you should certainly check it out for its wonderful world of magic. 

Stream The Owl House on Disney+. 

Transparent (2014 - 2019)

Considered one of the first major Amazon Prime originals, Transparent stars Jeffrey Tambor as a parent who comes out to her kids that she is transgender, and it deals with not only her transition, but her family learning who she is and learning about sexuality as well. 

I feel like everyone has somehow heard of Transparent in some way because, at the time, the series was really groundbreaking. While I feel that we are moving in the direction of proper representation of trans people, Transparent was really one of the first shows that took a hard look at it, making it the center plot. It’s funny, heartfelt, and may even teach you something. 

Stream Transparent on Amazon Prime. 

Mary & George (2024)

Starring Julianne Moore and Nicholas Galitzine, this is the steamy Starz series that will make you fan yourself after watching it. Mary & George is based on the non-fiction book, The King’s Assassin, and follows the story of the affair between James VI and I and George Villers, and how it was used as a ploy to rise to power. 

This show… is something else, man. It’s a miniseries, so it’s only a few episodes long, but good lord, it does not hold back. Not only is the story interesting – especially the LGBTQ+ aspect of it – but the chemistry is off the charts. Both Moore and Galitzine give it their all – and I am fully convinced that Galitzine is just taking over the world at this point. 

Stream Mary & George on Starz. 

Schitt’s Creek (2015 – 2020)

You just can’t help but love Schitt’s Creek. This iconic comedy, starring the lovely Schitt’s Creek cast, tells the story of the Rose family and how one day, they lose everything they own except a small town that was bought as a gag years ago, known as Schitt’s Creek. Now, they must learn to adapt their lives after losing everything they knew. 

While Schitt’s Creek isn’t what I would call an LGBTQ+ show, since that’s not the main focal point of the series, I’m putting it here for the beautiful relationship that is David and Patrick, which is arguably the best part. Their relationship is one of the best LGBTQ+ ones I have seen in modern-day television and has made me cry in so many ways. I miss them so much since the show came to an end in 2020, but I can always return and watch the love story from beginning to end – along with the rest of the Rose family. 

Stream Schitt’s Creek on Hulu.

The L Word (2004 - 2009)

In this popular Showtime series, The L Word follows the lives of a small, close-knit group of gay women, as well as the loves they meet along the way, and the family and friends that join them on their journey, or reject them entirely. 

To me, The L Word was one of my first introductions into this type of media, and it became such a big hit for a reason. The L Word cast is full of talent, led by the wonderful Jennifer Beals, and the stories that each of the characters have are done exceptionally well and bring on relationships that you want to root for. There have been several spinoffs, including a recent one in 2019 with Beals returning, so you know that the original had to have been entertaining. I think anyone who wants to watch a good show would enjoy this one. 

Stream The L Word on Hulu. 

Queer Eye (2018 – Present)

Are you looking for the ultimate makeover? Then Queer Eye is for you. This Netflix original, rebooted from the original series Queer Eye for the Straight Guy, the show follows five LGBTQ+ men who take it upon themselves to help those in need of life changes, from style to cooking to home improvements. 

While the original series that this show is based on was good, there’s just something I love about Queer Eye now. I think it’s that the men feel like they really want to help and they go to such drastic lengths in order to do so. They’re so kind, loving, and honestly have some great tips for you to even use at home. It’s an all-around feel good show, one I would certainly recommend watching if you’ve never gotten the chance. 

Stream Queer Eye on Netflix. 

Looking (2014 - 2016) 

Finally, we take a look at Looking. In this HBO original series, we follow the lives of three openly gay close friends who live in modern-day San Francisco, on their journeys together trying to find love, happiness, and everything in between. 

I feel like Looking is one of those HBO shows that deserves so much more praise than it got. Not only was the story interesting and its large cast ensemble super talented, it was genuinely a great show not just about finding love but the value of having friends in your life that supported you. Talented actor Jonathan Groff, known for his roles in Glee, Hamilton, and Kristoff in the Frozen cast, stars in this short-lived series, and honestly, it’s one of his best roles. He deserves so much more praise, as does the rest of the cast. 

Stream Looking on  Max. 

With so many awesome shows to pick from, it may be hard to pick just one, but just know that whichever one you do go with, you’ll enjoy it all the same. Maybe even after you’ll go and watch some of the best TV shows or movies with LGBTQ+ actors in the

In my years of watching TV, there have been plenty of actors and actresses who have become megastars because of their roles on hit television shows, from fantasy series like Game of Thrones to drama shows like Breaking Bad. But one name I always think of first is Sandra Oh, and her huge role as Cristina Yang on the medical drama, Grey’s Anatomy, that helped to turn her into a huge star.

But Sandra Oh has done far more than just playing a talented and occasionally hilarious doctor on a prominent medical drama. From spending time in the academic dramedy, The Chair, to some animated hits like Raya and the Last Dragon, Sandra Oh has truly become a household name. If you’re looking for some Sandra Oh movies and TV shows that are streaming, look no further than her for some of her best.

Double Happiness (1994)

In this Canadian drama, Double Happiness tells the story of Jade Li, an actress who is struggling to somehow assert her independence from her Chinese Canadian family, and live her own life.

As one of her first major roles, Sandra Oh was fantastic as Jade Li, and really brought a certain amount of charisma to an otherwise struggling girl, who just wants to make her family happy. What’s really great about Double Happiness is its willingness to address the high standards that Eastern families have for their children, and how it can affect them. It's a real gem of a film.

Stream Double Happiness on Amazon.

Grey’s Anatomy (2005 - 2014)

In this classic medical drama, Grey’s Anatomy tells the story of Meredith Grey, who is the daughter of a famous surgeon and is starting out at the surgical residency program in the fictional Seattle Grace Hospital, following both her personal and professional life.

Grey’s Anatomy has become a huge hit for a reason, and Sandra Oh was a big reason for that, playing Cristina Yang, Meredith’s best friend in the hospital, for almost a decade, gaining fan-wide recognition and love. Besides Oh, the Grey’s Anatomy cast is full of talent and chemistry, creating wonderfully dramatic storylines that will have you clicking the next episode over and over again. While I don’t think Cristina Yang will be coming back to Grey’s Anatomy anytime soon, we can at least cherish her for the several seasons she was there.

Stream Grey’s Anatomy on Netflix.

Arliss (1996 - 2002)

In this HBO original show, Arliss (styled as Arli$$) follows the story of a wheeler-dealer superagent who has the talent of somehow finding solutions to problems that seem unsolvable, even if the means that might be through bad means.

Sandra Oh plays the titular character’s personal assistant, Rita Wu, for the seven seasons that it aired on HBO. The sitcom was popular for a good amount of time, with plenty of references to sports that sports fans might recognize. However, I still think that Sandra Oh was definitely the star of this cast, and deserved all the recognition she got for playing the role.

Stream Arliss on HBO Max.

Under The Tuscan Sun (2003)

Under the Tuscan Sun is a romantic comedy based on the Frances Mayes memoir of the same name. In this film, a recently divorced writer buys a villa in Tuscany on a whim, hoping that by doing so, it will lead to a change in her life.

Sandra Oh plays the best friend, Patti, the person who inspires the main character, Frances, to take the trip to Tuscany in the first place after her life had fallen apart. If you enjoy romantic comedies, this is probably one of the sweetest ones out there. Not only does it have a fun story, but the scenery of Tuscany is always beautiful to witness.

Stream Under the Tuscan Sun on Hulu.

Rent Under the Tuscan Sun on Amazon.

Sideways (2004)

If you want a comedy that also has some drama, take a look at Sideways. In this film, two men in their forties take a week-long trip to Santa Barbara County wine country to celebrate one of their upcoming weddings, and this of course leads to several issues along the way, both comical and dramatical.

Sandra Oh stars as Stephanie, and boy oh boy is she great in this film. Really, the whole cast is full of talent as well, creating some truly great moments. The film not only has gorgeous scenery of the wine country that Santa Barbara has to offer, but has a funny, heartwarming story that will make anyone smile. Sideways was actually nominated for five Academy Awards, including Best Picture -- and it won for Best Adapted Screenplay -- so you know it’s going to be worth your time to watch.

Stream Sideways on Amazon.

Rent Sideways on YouTube.

The Princess Diaries (2001)

In The Princess Diaries, we follow Mia Thermopolis, a shy American teenager who finds out one day that she is the heir to the throne in a European kingdom. Now, it is up to her if she wants to keep her quiet life in America, or give up everything she knows to go and claim the throne and eventually become a queen.

While Sandra Oh’s role isn’t that huge in this film -- she plays the humorous and memorable vice principal at Mia's school -- it’s still full of iconic moments that plenty of people remember years later (“the queen is coming”). Plus, The Princess Diaries cast is star-studded, with Anne Hathaway as the lead, Mia, alongside an ever-talented Julie Andrews as her godmother. The whole entire film is the perfect coming-of-age movie with a royalty twist. Give it a shot if you haven’t yet.

Stream The Princess Diaries on Disney+.

Rent The Princess Diaries on Amazon.

Killing Eve (2018 - Present)

If you want a brilliant spy thriller, check out Killing Eve. In this popular television series, we follow Eve Polastri, a British intelligence investigator who is tasked with capturing the psychopathic assassin, Villanelle, played by Jodie Comer.

I’ll be honest - when Sandra Oh left Grey’s Anatomy back in 2014, I didn’t know if there was going to be another TV series quite as big, where she would shine, but I was proven wrong when I watched Killing Eve for the first time. Sandra Oh is fantastic in her role as Eve, and shows that she has some serious skills not only with comical acting, but dramatic acting as well. The entire Killing Eve cast is full of talent as well, creating a super entertaining show to stream. If you haven’t watched it yet, be sure to check it out now before the fourth and final series airs in 2022.

Stream Killing Eve on Hulu.

Raya And The Last Dragon (2021)

In this Disney animated film, Raya and the Last Dragon is all about the titular character, Raya, and the last dragon, Sisu, who both go on a quest to find the pieces of a magical gem, and restore their land back to its previously peaceful state.

Sandra Oh voices Virana, a leader of one of the nations, alongside a huge Raya and the Last Dragon cast that includes Kelly Marie Tran, Awkwafina, and several others. To be honest, I did enjoy the film - albeit having a couple of issues along the way. But that doesn’t mean that it still wasn’t an enjoyable children’s film that many people will appreciate, including fans of Sandra Oh. It’s a fun adventure with beautifully animated scenes, so give it a shot if you haven’t yet.

Stream Raya and the Last Dragon on Disney+.

Rent Raya and the Last Dragon on Amazon.

Over The Moon (2020)

In this Academy-Award-nominated film, Over the Moon tells the story of a young girl who builds a rocket ship, blasting off into the sky in hopes of meeting a mythical moon goddess, all through an entertaining, musical soundtrack.

Sandra Oh voices Mrs. Zhong, the protagonist’s new stepmother in the film, but really, Over the Moon sports way more than just a talented voice cast. The visuals in this amazing Netflix film are beautiful, but the music is really what makes this musical shine. I can guarantee that after you watch it, you’ll be listening to several of the songs over and over again. It’s certainly worth the time to watch.

Stream Over the Moon on Netflix.

Catfight (2016)

Catfight is a black comedy film starring Sandra Oh and Anne Heche, telling the story of two former college friends who end up coming head to head when they are both attending the same glamorous event.

I freaking love Catfight. I really wish it had gotten way more praise than it received because it’s truly one of Sandra Oh’s best. The chemistry she has between Anne Heche is top tier, making their rivalry believable, paired with a great cast behind them, including Alicia Silverstone, Damian Young, Tituss Burgess and many more. Plus, if you thought you were going to be laughing during some of her other choices on this list, just wait until you watch Catfight. It’s the funniest choice on here, in my opinion.

Stream Catfight on Netflix.

Rent Catfight on Amazon.

The Chair (2021 - Present)

The Chair is a 2021 Netflix TV series starring Sandra Oh, focusing in on the head of an English department at a prestigious university, which is facing a decline in student interest, all while trying to navigate her personal life too.

What I love about The Chair is that while it has plenty of comical moments, it also prides itself on not being afraid to talk about real-life issues when it comes to colleges and professors, talking tenure, the mistreatment that certain subjects get, and several others, while still keeping the mood nice and light. The cast all work together well, and the show is engrossing from the first episode to the end. With only six episodes to watch, it would be a quick binge, but a worthy one as well.

Stream The Chair on Netflix.

Invincible (2021 - Present)

Last but certainly not least, Invincible is an animated television series that tells the story of Mark Grayson, a teenager who develops superhero powers, passed down from his father, and aspires to become just like his Superman-type dad, Omni-Man.

Let me tell you that Invincible is an Amazon original series that adult audiences should watch. Seriously. Even if you don’t even like superheroes, Invincible is such a fantastic show that you’ll come back wanting more each episode. There are so many twists that you’ll get whiplash, and the story is so detailed that you’ll be wanting the next season soon. The Invincible voice cast is full of big names in Hollywood, including Sandra Oh as the mother of Mark Grayson, and the animation style itself is artistic and almost reminds you of a comic book - it’s just a great show to watch, one that everyone would enjoy.

Just, uh, don’t show it to the kids. That’s all I’ll say.

Stream Invincible on Amazon Prime.

While you could spend your time watching the best movies on Netflix or the best movies on Amazon Prime, why not spend your time streaming some of Sandra Oh’s best films and TV instead? You’ll most likely die from laughing, or spend hours going from episode to episode. Regardless, you’ll have a fun time.

Years after Sandra Oh departed from Grey’s Anatomy, viewers are still waiting for her character Dr. Christina Yang to return at some point. That comeback may or may never happen thanks to Oh and her busy schedule leading two different TV shows, Killing Eve and The Chair. While Oh cherished her time as the beloved Grey’s Anatomy character, it wasn’t all sunshine and rainbows for the star, especially in the beginning. She even went as far as to say her time of the long-running drama was “traumatic,” though Oh had an apparent reason for using such terminology to describe her tenure on the show.

For millions of viewers, Sandra Oh will always be viewed as a gift for bringing Christina Yang to life, no matter how long it’s been since the actress left the show. But keeping up with a main character on such a beloved and monumental drama like Grey’s Anatomy could be both a gift and a curse to the actress. Using the word “traumatic” may seem dramatic, but the actress wasn’t too far off in her description to NBC’s Today, in which the Killing Eve star said this about the intense fame that quickly came from being showcased on the long-running ABC drama:

Sandra Oh’s cautionary tales from her journey with fame could be useful for any young performers coming up in Hollywood. While her role in the Oscar-winning film Sideways put her on Hollywood’s radar, playing Christina Yang on Grey’s Anatomy made her a household name in the U.S. and around the world. Of course, someone being on viewers' TV screens on weekly basis automatically boosts their star value, which can making things pretty overwhelming for celebrities who aren't used to massive amounts of attention on a daily basis. That seemed to be what Oh was experiencing during her run on the ABC drama. Luckily, she was able to find a nice middle ground.

As Sandra Oh pointed out, losing one’s anonymity can be detrimental to their craft. During her 10-season run on Grey’s Anatomy, Oh was part of one of TV's biggest dramas opposite Ellen Pomeo and others, which no doubt expanded her fanbase exponentially and brought on all kinds of excess attention, which presumably led to an immense amount of pressure and intrusiveness on Oh’s part. Thankfully, The Chair star fought through her obstacles, found a returned sense of inner peace after exiting Grey's Anatomy, and later become the central character in two acclaimed series.

While the Killing Eve star appears to be soaring right now in genre-bending projects, Sandra Oh did give some insight into how she coped with the intense spotlight from Grey’s Anatomy. During her interview, she openly joked about seeing a therapist to deal with the spotlight, and then immediately circled back to reflect on how her time in therapy did indeed help her to understand fame and success more clearly.

Thankfully, Sandra Oh learned how to cope with the Hollywood machine and the side effects of being so talented in such a highly competitive field. While fans debate over whether Christina Yang's return to Grey’s Anatomy will ever happen or not, there’s more Oh for viewers to see on television. Currently, the actress is working on the fourth and final season of BBC America’s Killing Eve, and viewers can watch Oh playing a troubled college professor in Netflix’s The Chair. (Not to mention all the big shows hitting the 2021 Fall TV schedule soon.)

Billie Eilish has established herself as a global sensation to tens of millions of fans in the past few years, but she’s still a 19-year-old with her share of geek-out moments as she continues to interact with the music industry and Hollywood with her fame. The No Time To Die singer famously had a viral moment with her childhood icon Justin Bieber, and as she gears up for her second album, she had a heart-eye moment with Killing Eve’s Jodie Comer.

The pop star turned heads over the weekend with a British Vogue cover shoot that had Billie Eilish modeling corsets and sharing a deep message about body positivity after years of wearing baggy clothing to keep the conversation elsewhere. In the middle of the shoot, a freshly-platinum blonde Billie sat down to answer questions asked by legends such as Missy Elliott, Orlando Bloom and Halle Berry. But we especially love her priceless reaction to Killing Eve’s Villanelle. Check it out:

Billie Eilish was surprised and flustered to see Jodie Comer on the old television screen of the Q&A setup, dropping her jaw and then exclaiming that she has “such a crush” on the Emmy-winning star of Killing Eve. She paused to “pull herself together” before answering Comer’s question about her karaoke go-tos.

For fans of Killing Eve’s Villanelle, it’s a perfectly normal and understandable reaction to the actress. On the BBC series, Jodie Comer plays an oddball assassin who is always keeping Sandra Oh’s Eve Polastri guessing and on a three season (wo)manhunt filled with bold fashion looks, a moody soundtrack and thrilling action. So naturally Eilish would love tuning in!

Another fun connection is the fact that Phoebe Waller-Bridge created Killing Eve , nd she contributed to the script for the latest James Bond film, No Time To Die. And of course, Billie Eilish wrote and sings the theme song for that movie, becoming the youngest person to be behind a 007 theme. All the dots were connecting toward her and Comer meeting at some point, and this surprise video question definitely stunned the 19-year-old in the best way.

Aside from their recent exchange, Billie Eilish has shared on Instagram that Killing Eve was her favorite show, to which Jodie Comer reposted with the words “I am not OK.” Comer also watched Eilish’s personal documentary The World’s A Little Blurry earlier this year and shared that she “had goosebumps the entire time.” The pair are clearly fans of one another, and it’s adorable to see these exchanges. Maybe it’ll blossom into a friendship and/or a music video collaboration?

Billie Eilish recently announced her latest album “Happier Than Ever” is set for July 30 and Jodie Comer’s next movie Free Guy is coming August 13.

At one point in time, Jodie Comer, the Primetime Emmy Award-winning actress who portrays the psychotic assassin Villanelle on the British dark comedy/spy thriller Killing Eve, was going to have one hell of a 2020. She was coming off a brief appearance as Rey’s mom in Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker and had two highly anticipated movies with impressive casts on the way. But then COVID-19 came, plans were changed, and a number of Jodie Comer upcoming movies were delayed and delayed.

But a new year brings new opportunity to two-time Golden Globe nominee and the future is brighter than ever for Jodie Comer. With the movies slated for 2020 release — Free Guy and The Last Duel — coming out this year with more potentially great projects following not far behind, we could be seeing the latest and greatest chapter in the actress’ career. And if any of these upcoming movies and shows are half as good as they sound, we’ll be hearing the name Jodie Comer for quite some time…

Free Guy - August 13, 2021 (Completed)

Jodie Comer made a name for herself with her riveting depiction of cold-blooded yet obsessive killer on Killing Eve, but she will be playing a more kind-hearted yet just as lethal character in Ryan Reynolds’ upcoming video game action movie Free Guy. In the movie, Comer plays a programmer by the name of Milly, who along with her cohort Keys (Stranger Things’ Joe Keery), accidentally inserts a programmer into the Free City open world video game that gives Guy (Reynolds) something all the other non-player characters lack: awareness. Comer also plays Molotov Girl (as seen in the explosive trailer), a user character in the game that assists Guy in his race to save Free City from destruction.

Directed by Shawn Levy, the 20th Century Studios blockbuster was originally slated to be released on July 3, 2020, but the date was subsequently moved several times throughout the year (including being taken off the schedule entirely) due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and the public health crisis’ impact on the movie theater industry. Largely shot in Massachusetts over the course of summer 2019, Free Guy is all set and ready to go for release, which is currently scheduled for August 13, 2021.

The Last Duel - October 15, 2021 (Post-Production)

The first of two Ridley Scott films in which Jodie Comer will star, The Last Duel, centers around two best friends Jean de Garrouges (Matt Damon) and Jacques Le Gris (Adam Driver) in 14th Century France who are ordered to fight to the death after the former accuses the latter of raping his wife Marguerite (Comer). Just one of the many book-to-movie adaptations and upcoming Ben Affleck movies set to be released in 2021, The Last Duel looks to be a tense, bloody, and epic period drama in the vein of Scott’s previous efforts including Gladiator, Kingdom of Heaven, and his 1977 debut The Duelists.

At one point, The Last Duel was one of six Disney movies to be released before the end of 2020, but when the movie theater industry didn’t recover as quickly as people had originally hoped, the title was pushed back a considerable length of time. In addition that, production on The Last Duel had to be stopped after less than a month of filming in March 2020 due to a decision by Disney regarding the health and safety of the cast and crew. Production didn’t resume until that September, eventually wrapping in mid-October, per Deadline.

The Last Duel is now scheduled to be released on October 15, 2021.

Kitbag - TBD (Pre-Production)

As if working with Ridley Scott once wasn’t great enough, Jodie Comer will star in yet another period drama set in France directed by the Academy Award-winning filmmaker, this time portraying one of the most important women in the country’s storied history. The film, which is going by the title Kitbag, will center on French military mind and embattled emperor Napoleon Bonaparte, portrayed here by Joaquin Phoenix, who will be working with Scott for the first time since 2000’s Gladiator. The upcoming biographical drama will follow Bonaparte’s origins, unprecedented and brutal rise to power, and his relationship with wife Josephine, played here by Comer, per Deadline.

It is hard to say exactly when Kitbag will enter production as Ridley Scott is currently busy filming the Lady Gaga and Adam Driver-led House of Gucci, which began shooting in Italy in March 2021. Not one to waste time between projects (there was only a brief break between The Last Duel and the Gucci murder movie), the prolific Scott will more than likely start working on his Napoleon Bonaparte epic at some point by year’s end, early 2022 at the latest.

When Kitbag is released to the world it will be see distribution through Apple TV+, as Apple Studios acquired the rights to the latest film based on Napoleon Bonaparte in January 2021, per Variety. The longtime passion project of Ridley Scott will be the latest in a line of recent or upcoming Apple movies including Greyhound, Emancipation, and Killers of the Flower Moon, the upcoming Martin Scorsese crime thriller starring Leonardo DiCaprio and Robert De Niro.

Killing Eve Season 4 - 2022 (Pre-Production)

Since its debut in 2018, Killing Eve, the British black comedy/spy thriller starring Jodie Comer and Sandra Oh, has consistently been one of the best shows on television that isn’t afraid to take some major risks and explore uncharted territory. The series, which initially starts out with a simple premise in which MI6 agent Eve Polastri (Oh) hunts down the skilled assassin known as Villanelle (Comer), turns into anything but when the two become obsessed with one another and begin doing anything they can to cross paths and learn as much as possible, ultimately losing track of their respective targets.

Over the years, Killing Eve has given a few of the most promising female writers a shot at making their mark with the unorthodox spy series. The first season was written by Fleabag creator and No Time to Die writer Phoebe Waller-Bridge, the second by writer of the Academy Award-nominated Promising Young Woman and The Crown actress Emerald Fennell, and the third handled by Fear the Walking Dead writer Suzanne Heathcote. Per Deadline, Laura Neal, who has written for Sex Education and Secret Diary of a Call Girl, has been hired to handle the show’s fourth season. Speaking of which…

All good things have to come to an end, and unfortunately that too is the case for Killing Eve, which is set to conclude following its fourth and final season at some point in 2022. This news came in the form of a March 2021 article from The Hollywood Reporter that also made it appear as the door will remain open for future spinoffs, though though it is unlikely they will focus on Jodie Come or Sandra Oh’s characters. Hopefully it’s not too late in 2022 so we don’t have to sit with these lingering Killing Eve questions too much longer.

Help (TV Movie) - TBD (Pre-Production)

With one television project coming to an end, another is getting underway for Jodie Comer, who is set to star in the upcoming TV movie Help (a working title) alongside Venom 2’s Stephen Graham. According to Channel 4, the British television broadcast network producing the film, Help will tell the story of Sarah (Comer), a young care worker who forms an unconventional yet meaningful relationship with a 47-year-old Alzheimer’s patient named Tony (Graham) at a long care facility during the early stages of the COVID-19 pandemic in Liverpool, England.

Help will serve as a reunion for the writer Jack Thorne and Stephen Graham, who previously worked together on This is England ’90, the third and final in a collection of the miniseries that followed up the events from the 2006 film This is England. Since then, Thorne has gone on to spearhead the adaptation of His Dark Materials, serving as the head writer and showrunner of the BBC/HBO fantasy drama series.

Production on Help, which will be directed by Marc Munden, is set to get underway at some point in 2021 although a release date and information on a possible broadcast in the United States has not yet been revealed. Be on the lookout for more information on the latest COVID-19-centric film in the months to come.

Expect to hear more on these upcoming Jodie Comer film and television projects as well as all the other 2021 new movie releases coming to theaters and streaming services in the coming weeks and months. With so much slated to be released throughout the year there is a lot to keep track of, especially in this day and age.

A fierce warrior navigating a hostile, post-apocalyptic world in Into the Badlands. An ordinary teen with an extraordinary ability he uses to fight evil in American Dragon: Jake Long. A middle-class family chasing after the American Dream in Fresh Off the Boat. What each of these leading TV characters have in common is that they are of Asian descent.

However, if you had never heard of those shows before, you might have not realized that by those descriptions alone, would you? That is precisely what makes series like these, and the historical Margaret Cho-led sitcom All American Girl, some of greatest modern representations of Asian people on television. While the characters’ culture identity is important to their role, the plot remains universally appealing and, in some cases, even serves as a refreshing and entertaining way for audiences of other cultures to see things from a different perspective.

Of course, if all you are looking for is just a good thriller or comedy with a protagonist who also just happens to be of Asian descent, we got you covered there, too. The following are 12 memorable TV shows, from either the past or the present, that put people from all over the continent in the spotlight.

Fresh Off The Boat (2015-2020)

Loosely based on the memoir by celebrity chef Eddie Huang, Fresh Off The Boat chronicles the experiences of a Taiwanese-American family (led by Randall Park and Constance Wu as Louis and Jessica Huang) after moving from Washington D.C. into a predominantly white neighborhood in 1990s Orlando, Florida. Narrated by the author whose story inspired, this hit ABC sitcom has been referred to as an "Asian-American Wonder Years" for how it depicts the Huangs' cultural clashes in a raw and hilarious way.

Nikita (2010-2013)

After proving her worth as an action star in films like Mission: Impossible and Live Free or Die Hard, part-Vietnamese actress Maggie Q landed the lead role of this TV show inspired by Luc Besson's 1990 thriller La Femme Nikita. She plays the title character of a rogue assassin targeting the agency that made her a deadly threat in Nikita, which actually is the second English-language series based on the Golden Globe-nominated French film, adding yet another exciting chapter in ass-kicking women on television.

Quantico (2015-2018)

Speaking of ass-kicking women on television, Quantico stars Jamshedpur, India, native Priyanka Chopra as Alex Parrish, an FBI agent who looks back on her days at the titular training facility in order to identify who framed her for a tragic bombing in New York City. The ABC thriller is a mix of fun, sexy character-driven subplots wrapped up in one ongoing intriguingly dark mystery only made better by Chopra's star-making performance.

Into The Badlands (2015-2019)

His penchant for martial arts makes Daniel Wu, born in California to parents from Shanghai, the perfect choice to play Sunny, who fights to survive in a feudalist, dystopian world in which guns outlawed, making impeccable hand-to-hand skills like his a dire necessity. From creators Alfred Gough and Miles Millar, the duo behind Smallville, Into the Badlands, which Wu also produces, is one of the finest AMC series made for the post-apocalyptic comic book-loving crowd, even though it does not even originate from a comic.

Warrior (2019-Present)

The origin of this Cinemax original is a story decades in the making, not just because it is set during the Tong Wars of San Francisco's Chinatown in the late 1800s, but because it is based on a treatment written by Bruce Lee (yes, that Bruce Lee). Half-Japanese actor and Fast and Furious 6 star Andrew Koji leads a predominantly Asian cast in the Emmy-nominated Warrior, which has all the engrossing fact-based drama and masterfully shot fight scenes of raw brutality to be a dream come true for the history buff who also loves kung-fu.

Elementary (2012-2019)

As for literature buffs, especially those who idolize the work of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, we have this modern day reinterpretation of the adventures of Sherlock Holmes, just not the one with Benedict Cumberbatch. In addition to placing the English-born Holmes (Trainspotting star Johhny Lee Miller) in 21st Century New York City, CBS's Elementary really changes things up by pairing the detective with a sharp Asian-American woman named Dr. Joan Watson, played wonderfully by Kill Bill star and Emmy nominee Lucy Liu.

The Mystery Files Of Shelby Woo (1996-1999)

Years before Dr. Joan Watson was investigating crimes in New York for grown-ups' entertainment, Shelby Woo was doing the same for children as one of Nickelodeon's first Asian-American heroines. Malaysian-born The Joy Luck Club star Irene Ng played the title character of The Mystery Files Of Shelby Woo, a fourth wall-breaking young lady with a knack for solving family-friendly mysteries for the police department while living with her grandfather (Academy Award-nominee Pat Morita, better known as The Karate Kid's Mr. Miyagi) in Boston.

The Mindy Project (2012-2017)

Following her dual role as a writer and star on The Office, Mindy Kaling created, and cast herself as the lead of, the delightfully romantic sitcom The Mindy Project, which ran on Fox for three seasons before Hulu picked it up for an additional three after cancellation. The Emmy-nominated actress, born Vera Mindy Chokalingam to Indian parents in Boston, actually based much of her character, a New York City OB/GYN, off of her mother who had the same profession.

Andi Mack (2017-2019)

One of the most groundbreaking moments to come out of Disney Channel was the debut of Andi Mack, the story of a half-Asian teenager (Peyton Elizabeth Lee) whose life is turned upside down by the discovery that her older sister, Bex (Lilan Bowen) is really her mother. The series is a refreshing throwback to the classic Disney Channel era as a dramedy that sheds light on real social issues, as well as a much-needed look forward, as the network's first live action series led by an Asian-American family and featuring an openly gay character, played by Joshua Rush.

American Dragon: Jake Long (2005-2007)

Speaking of classic Disney Channel (well, nostalgic, at least), in 2005, the network launched this animated series about an Asian-American boy (voiced by Dante Basco - Rufio in Hook) with a caucasian father unaware of the fact that the rest of his family is part dragon. Aside from its fantasy elements, American Dragon: Jake Long was another series from the children's network that aimed to reflect the reality of growing up, with the young titular hero's transformative, reptilian abilities serving as an engaging metaphor for that concept.

Killing Eve (2018-Present)

From creator Phoebe Waller-Bridge, Killing Eve is about a bored MI5 security officer (Sandra Oh) whose dream-fulfilling assignment to track a dangerous assassin (Jodie Comer) takes an interesting turn when the adversaries gain a unique infatuation with each other. Oh won a Golden Globe for her performance in the title role of this highly acclaimed and thrilling black comedy, the second earned by the Korean-Canadian actress.

Kim’s Convenience (2016-Present)

Speaking of Korean-Canadians, such is the nationality of the family who are the main focus of this hidden sitcom gem that originates from the Great North. The title of Kim's Convenience, which is available on Netflix, refers to the one-stop shop ran by Appa Kim (Paul Sun-Hyung Lee) with his wife (Jean Yoon), son (Simu Liu), and daughter (Andrea Bang).

What do you think? Do these TV shows give the Asian populace the representation they deserve, or are there a few are that we may have missed which do an even better job? Let us know in the comments and be sure to check back for additional information and updates on cultural diversity in the media, as well as other great recommendations for movies and TV shows relating to various topics, here on CinemaBlend.

Spoilers ahead for Killing Eve’s Season 3 finale, called “Are You Leading or Am I?”

The Killing Eve Season 3 finale was full of twists, suspense, and tension. It was finally revealed what happened the day Kenny died, Konstantin survived his heart attack, and Carolyn killed Paul, a member of both The Twelve and MI6. At the end of it all, Jodie Comer's Villanelle and Sandra Oh's Eve Polastri were left hanging, not knowing what to do or what came next.

Now, as much as Killing Eve Season 3 worked to tie up some of the open-ended storylines, there are still plenty of unanswered questions that remain. Here are six questions I still have after the Killing Eve Season 3 finale.

6. Who Are The Twelve And What Do They Want?

Killing Eve has teased The Twelve, a deadly and mysterious organization that hires assassins to kill powerful people, since Season 1. However, there hasn’t been a lot of forward movement since then.

Season 3 revealed that Paul Bradwell, Carolyn Marten’s MI6 boss, was secretly working for The Twelve, but she shot him in a surprise move to avoid killing Konstantin. Eve was angry with Carolyn’s actions because she knew Paul was one of the only people who could give them intel about The Twelve. As it stands, what the organization wants and why they’re hiring assassins remains unclear.

5. Will Eve and Villanelle Stay Together This Time?

Eve and Villanelle have been caught in a game of cat-and-mouse for a long time now. Season 1 and Season 2 both ended with one leaving the other behind, rather violently, I might add. That said, Season 3 was very close to ending the season in a similar way, with Eve and Villanelle walking away from each other. However, at the very last moment, they turned to face each other right before the credits rolled.

I might be reaching, but it sure looks like the pair will actually stick together this time instead of going their separate ways. I’m admittedly very interested to see how that works out. Eve and Villanelle are, after all, incredibly different people who want different things. However, Villanelle seems to want out of the assassin lifestyle, so it’s a start. While it’s hard to imagine that a long-term relationship would work out between them, time will tell whether or not they stay together.

4. What Is Carolyn Really Up To?

Season 3 finally answered the big question of what Carolyn offered Villanelle back in Season 1. However, Carolyn’s true intentions have been rather vague for most of Killing Eve's run. She previously allowed Eve to investigate, but has also pushed back against how far Eve could actually go. Carolyn then shot Paul without getting answers.

So, what's Carolyn's deal? She has been in close proximity to Konstantin for a long time and doesn't seem all that interested in attempting to take down The Twelve. She even went so far as to kill Paul and told Eve to let her investigation go. It's possible Carolyn is a member of The Twelve and that's why she wanted Villanelle to work with her. Either way, she's looking mighty shady right now.

3. Will Konstantin's Daughter Become An Assassin?

Konstantin often used his daughter Irina as a cover up for his actions in Season 3. If anyone asked what he was up to, the answer was usually that he was buying a gift for his daughter. But, while Konstantin was scheming, Irina was showcasing Villanelle-like tendencies.

Instead of working out any issues she might have had with her stepfather, Irina ran him over several times with absolutely no remorse. In fact, she said she'd do it again. Now that she's been arrested, it's possible The Twelve might get a hold of her and train her to become an assassin, just like Villanelle. That would be an interesting twist.

2. Will Eve Resolve Things With Niko?

Villanelle got a chance to go back to Russia and confront (and kill) her mother, who believed she had died in an orphanage fire. Meanwhile, Eve's deteriorating relationship with husband Niko came to a screeching halt after Dasha, Villanelle’s assassin teacher, tried to kill him. They had already been estranged by that point and Eve had gone to see him. After visiting him in the hospital, all Niko had to say was "piss off forever." Ouch.

That was ostensibly the end of their relationship, but I don't think it's a good thing if Eve carries on with her life without at least getting to say her piece to Niko. He naturally wanted nothing to do with her new lifestyle and connection with Villanelle. However, if the assassin got to face her past, Eve should be given the chance to do the same as well.

1. Did Konstantin Really Kill Kenny?

That is the million-dollar question. For all that Konstantin swore that he didn't push Kenny off the roof when he went to see him at his job, it's hard to take his words at face value. That's especially true when I think about how he didn't tell Carolyn that he'd been by to see Kenny at all. Why hide the truth?

Now, Konstantin claimed that he was only there because he knew Kenny was getting closer to uncovering The Twelve. But, what if Konstantin pushed Kenny off the roof to save him from finding out about Carolyn's own dealings? And, if he was truly interested in saving Kenny or having him join The Twelve, surely they could've found another place to talk besides a rooftop.

Viewers will have to wait a while to find out what happens. On the plus side, some of the questions might get answers in Killing Eve Season 4. All of the characters are now in uncharted territory after the Season 3 finale, so it'll be interesting to see where they all go from here.

Killing Eve has been renewed for Season 4, though AMC has not yet scheduled a premiere date. The first two seasons of the series are available to stream on Hulu. Stay tuned to CinemaBlend for updates. In the meantime, be sure to check out our 2020 summer TV premiere guide for more on what to watch.

Season 3 of Killing Eve is currently in full swing, with just one more episode left before the season wraps up. The penultimate episode "Beautiful Monster" just aired on AMC and BBC America, which featured a full title sequence. The titles also included a new song, a moody and dark cover of Taylor Swift's hit "Look What You Made Me Do" that sounds almost nothing like the original. But Swift's fans believe that Taylor herself produced the new cover, especially after she promoted it on social media.

The new cover of "Look What You Made Me Do" was released by the mysterious band Jack Leopards & The Dolphin Club, which seemingly didn't exist prior to the Taylor Swift cover landing on Killing Eve. Fans believe that Taylor is actually responsible for the cover, and releasing it under a pseudonym in order to avoid her ongoing legal conflict with producer Scooter Braun. Swift shared the cover on social media, check it out below:

Even the most hardcore of Swifties might not have realized that Killing Eve's title sequence included a cover of "Look What You Made Me Do", especially considering the changes to the melody and male vocals. But the question remaining is: who exactly is Jack Leopards & The Dolphin Club?

Taylor Swift's above tweet quickly went viral, and the fans quickly began digging into any information regarding Jack Leopards & The Dolphin Club. At the time of writing, the "Look What You Made Me Do" cover that appeared on Killing Eve is the only track that's been released by the mysterious group. What's more the name Nils Sjöberg is seemingly credited as a producer on the track's YouTube video. Nils Sjöberg is a pseudonym Taylor Swift has previously used Calvin Harris' song "This Is What You Came For." So did Swift produce the new cover herself? That's exactly what the fandom believes.

Plenty of Swifties have taken to social media as a result, cheering on Taylor Swift for what seems to be a sly way to produce her own cover without having to pay producer Scooter Braun, who Swift has had a very public feud with. Check out one fan response below.

Taylor Swift has been vocal about her history with Scooter Braun, as well as her history of being silenced previously. Fans got a deeper look into her life with the Netflix documentary Miss Americana, which was very much focused on the young singer/songwriter using her voice for causes she believes in.

Taylor Swift's has been open about her issues with Scooter Braun in the past, as well as her quest to get the full rights to her first six albums. Unfortunately this has been a struggle, with the songwriter not actually having legal and financial dominion over her countless hit songs. This includes "Look What You Made Me Do", with the fandom believing Swift is using a pseudonym in order to release the cover that ultimately appeared on Killing Eve Season 3.

This fan theory hasn't been confirmed or denied just yet, but already it's served as fodder for countless memes. Check one humorous response below,

It would make sense that Taylor Swift would want to write a song for Killing Eve, given the 30 year-old singer's personal taste in television. She's a huge fan of Grey's Anatomy, which is what Killing Eve star Sandra Oh is perhaps best known for. She's also revealed that she's a fan of Killing Eve, so it seems like a match made in heaven.

If Taylor Swift did produce "Look What You Made Me Do", there's still another question: who is the voice of Jack Leopards & The Dolphin Club? Fans actually believe the man singing is Taylor's brother Austin Swift. We'll just have to wait and see as the situation progresses. I'm also eager to see if Killing Eve uses the song for its title sequence moving forward.

Killing Eve airs new episodes Sundays on AMC and BBC America. Be sure to check out our midseason premiere list to plan your next binge watch.

Spoilers ahead for those not caught up Season 3 of Killing Eve.

This week’s episode was a change of pace for Killing Eve, which followed Jodie Comer’s Oksana on her journey home for a short-lived reunion with her family. Episode 5 provided some much-needed insight into Villanelle’s past, combined with shocking character development. But as we move forward wondering what to expect next week, there’s a massive cliffhanger dangling in front of us we need to see resolved: the murder of Eve’s husband Niko, as committed by Harriet Walter’s Dasha.

The jaw-dropping kill had Dasha luring Eve to Poland with the expectation of mending things with her hubby after the events in Season 2. As revealed in Episode 4, Dasha was the one pulling the strings on their communication the whole time. Once Eve made it to him in Poland, Dasha stabbed him right in the throat and secretly killed him right in front of Eve.

Eve has certainly seen more than her share of death recently, and fans are really concerned over how Sandra Oh’s character will be able to cope with another major loss. That said, it was an interesting development that it was Dasha pulling the strings here. The Twelve seem to be following through with their plan to take out everyone nearest and dearest to Eve, but what about Villanelle? Is Dasha a threat to her as well? CinemaBlend had the chance to speak with Harriet Walter about her character in Season 3, and here’s what she told me:

It’s really tough to tell where things will go from here, isn’t it? That’s exactly why we love Killing Eve. As Harriet Walter told me, there’s certainly a give-and-take situation happening between Villanelle and Dasha here. The latter has an upper hand because she really doesn’t know what to expect, but Villanelle is really on the top of her kill game. Dasha’s been providing Oksana with a fancy place to stay, along with the opportunity to move up with the Twelve. But then again, Killing Eve is great at setting up trust issues.

When discussing Dasha’s specific role in Villanelle’s character arc this season, Harriet Walter said this:

It’s good to keep in mind that Dasha has known Villanelle for a long time, so she knows how the devious killer works. Maybe somewhat in the same way that Konstantine does? Harriet Walter continued:

Now that we’re midway through Killing Eve Season 3, there’s definitely a lot of questions we have moving forward and Dasha is moving closer to the center of the web. How is the season already half over?!?

Watch Killing Eve Sunday nights on AMC at 9:00 p.m. ET. Stay tuned to CinemaBlend for more updates on the BBC America/AMC series as they develop.

Spoilers ahead for Killing Eve's latest episode "Meetings Have Biscuits."

Killing Eve recently returned for its third season on television, one again cementing Phoebe Waller-Bridge's ability to craft wholly unique and thrilling television. Television fans were thrilled or another entry into the magnetic dynamic between Villanelle and Eve, especially as the second season ended with the latter character being shot. While two episodes had previously aired, Season 3 really hit its stride with Episode 3, titled "Meetings Have Biscuits."

The first two episodes of the season were strong, but something was missing for me. Namely, the connection between Eve and Villanelle; they were kept in entirely different countries. What's more, it wasn't clear if Sandra Oh's title character still had the same fascination and feeling toward Oxana. But that changed in Episode 3, as they came face to face in an unexpected conflict on a bus.

As Eve continues to work through Kenny's death, Oxana surprises her and shows up on her bus. They quickly break out into a physical conflict, with Eve fighting to her life against the young assassin. But Villanelle wasn't there for her, as she was assigned to kill Kruger before he could aid Carolyn. The two also share their first kiss, right before Eve head-butts her and they separate.

This conflict was exactly what I needed to go all in on Season 3. Their dynamic is the most fascinating aspect of Killing Eve, especially as it continues to unfold with each new episode. I was worried that Eve's feelings for Villanelle might be dwindling after her latest near death experience, but that's not the case. She was the one who initiated both the kiss and the physical violence. She's become the aggressor in their relationship, and clearly still has very strong feelings for Oxana.

Of course, Villanelle isn't one to let someone else get the last word. So she leaves a talking stuffed animal in Eve's bed. It's both threatening and intoxicating for the title character, showing how much they remain drawn to each other. There's no telling what Killing Eve's third season will have in store as the action picks up, but we don't have to worry about the show missing the magic of the two protagonists' connection.

Episode 3 also really ramped up the violence for the season, which was another change I was thrilled with. While Villanelle's kills are always epic, "Meetings Have Biscuits" ranked up the body count, and the physical encounters were visceral. But realism is also at the heart of said action; while Eve looked badass head-butting Villanelle, she had a shiner for the rest of the episode. She looked like she got into a fight that day, forcing her to get honest with her new allies.

Killing Eve airs new episodes Sunday nights on BBC America/ AMC. In the meantime, check out our midseason premiere list to plan your next binge watch.

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Sophie Turner grew up on one of the most popular television series of all-time. Being on Game of Thrones likely took up a lot of her time, which may have prevented her from branching out into other film and television worlds. However, Sophie Turner did manage to join one of the biggest franchises with Marvel’s X-Men.

Last summer, Turner once again took on the role of Jean Grey in the Dark Phoenix movie. Appearing in X-Men movies and on Game of Thrones has helped establish Turner as an actress who can handle the pressures of starring in big franchises. Now that Game of Thrones is over, Turner has a lot more opportunities to make appearances on major hit films and movies, and I would love to see her test her acting skills in other film projects.

I composed a list of some film franchises and TV series that I think Sophie Turner could really add her unique talents to and bring a new dynamic to the project.

Fantastic Beasts/Harry Potter

Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald kind of played fast and loose with the canon Harry Potter storylines, so that opened the world up to do basically whatever with the future of the Harry Potter movies and the Fantastic Beasts world. Sophie Turner could play a Weasley, a family member of Lily Evans, and even a third Scamander sibling. There was only mention of Theseus Scamander (Callum Turner), but maybe down the line a surprise sister will appear in the form of Sophie Turner. There are so many ginger Harry Potter character possibilities with Turner, but she could also play a non-ginger role.

Fantastic Beasts is still finding itself, and that leaves room for a wide wizarding world of opportunities. Sophie Turner is best known for her dramatic roles, but in Fantastic Beasts could allow her to portray a more colorful character. She could easily take on a quirky wizard role and give the role a bit of drama, lots of flare, and some razzle-dazzle. We also never know if J.K Rowling may decide to expand the Harry Potter world to include more prequels or sequels set far in the future. Sophie Turner could really flourish as a magical being in the Fantastic Beasts and Harry Potter world.

The Hunger Games

Jennifer Lawrence shot to super stardom from her role as Katniss Everdeen in The Hunger Games movies. She played the brooding hero well, and Sophie Turner could play a role in Suzanne Collins' universe just as well. There is an upcoming Hunger Games prequel book called The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes that focuses on a teen President Coriolanus Snow, played by Donald Sutherland in the original Hunger Games movies. It was recently announced that the prequel book will become a movie.

The book follows Snow as a mentor to a girl from District 12. You know who would be great to play this girl? Sophie Turner. Well actually, we don’t know much about the character yet, but if we had to guess, she’ll probably be a lot like Katniss, which means a dark personality, intelligent, and resourceful. These are traits that Turner portrays very well on screen.

Disney Live Action Remakes

I think most of us can agree that we’ve been underwhelmed by Disney’s live adaptations of their animated films. However, they made the house that Mickey Mouse built tons of money. They’re not going anywhere. We’ve already had remakes of Beauty and the Beast, Cinderella,and an upcoming Little Mermaid movie. It’s time for a Sleeping Beauty remake with Sophie Turner.

Honestly, there is a reason why there are these Maleficent movies and not a Princess Aurora one, and it’s because Aurora isn’t the most fascinating princess, but this can all change with some reinvention. I’m just spitballing, but turn Aurora into a badass warrior who just happens to prick her hand while fighting a dragon? I don’t know, completely changing the story worked for Snow White and the Huntsman, right?

Killing Eve

I would love to see Sophie Turner play an assassin rival for Villanelle (Jodie Comer). Sansa Stark grew into a semi-dark character due to the circumstances and violence that she had to undergo throughout Game of Thrones.I would like to see Turner play a dark character by design. She could play a sociopath that has no remorse in Killing Eve.

Sophie Turner, Jodie Comer, and Sandra Oh could be one stylish and intriguing group. One minute Turner’s character could seem sweet and innocent, then wham, slit your throat. It could be a very fun character to watch.

Batman

Hear me out before you list the hundred and one reasons why I’m wrong about having Sophie Turner join the Batman franchise as either Poison Ivy or Batgirl. Batgirl is a natural fit for Sophie Turner because she has an earnest quality to her acting that could work well for a character that’s a young woman trying to figure out what it means to be a superhero.

Poison Ivy is a very sexy character that may not fit Sophie Turner’s current on-screen reputation, but with the right direction, she could be a great foil to Robert Pattinson’s Batman in a future movie and a very sexy villain.

The Conjuring

Sophie Turner isn’t a stranger to the horror film genre. She appeared in Another Me, a horror thriller about doppelgangers. Because Sophie Turner has some experience in the scary movie genre, she might be a good fit for The Conjuring series.

The Conjuring movies have been expanding beyond the original movies to include a few spin-off series like the Annabelle movies. I would love to see Sophie Turner appear in another Conjuring sequel or one of the spin-off movies. Something tells me that Turner could excel at playing an emotionally depleted character who finds her strength to combat monsters.

The Boys

Some of the superheroes that The Boys parody are the X-Men characters. In The Boys comics, they’re called the G-Men. There is a character called Silver Kincaid that’s a parody of Jean Grey and Emma Frost. How cool would it be if Turner played a parody version of her Jean Grey character in The Boys.

It would be a great inside joke and just fun stunt casting. I would love to see her have fun with the crash and burning of The Dark Phoenix.

It would be a great inside joke and just fun stunt casting. I would love to see her have fun with the crash and burning of The Dark Phoenix.

Jumanji

One of the best things about the Jumanji world is that it lets the main actors play hyper exaggerated characters. I could easily see Sophie Turner playing some wacky, evil scientist character in a future Jumanji movie.

It might also be nice for her to get to appear in a movie with her brother-in-law Nick Jonas. Jumanji is a franchise that has a lot of fun, so this would be a role that let’s Turner explore her comedic side.

If you can’t wait to see more of Sophie Turner, she currently appears in the Quibi series Survive.

Spoilers ahead for the most recent episode of Killing Eve.

Killing Eve recently returned to television for its third season, and it's already been an interesting journey. But we've yet to see Eve and Villanelle reunite after the shocking twist ending of Season 2, which saw Oksana shoot the title character. Aside from her Emmy winning role as Eve, Sandra Oh is largely known for playing Cristina Yang in Grey's Anatomy. And now Killing Eve is mirroring Grey's in a fun way.

On paper, Killing Eve and Grey's Anatomy are vastly different shows. While they both have dramedy aspects, Phoebe Waller-Bridge's thrilling BBC America crime drama can't really be compared to ABC's long-running medical procedural. But an Villanelle's promotion within The Twelve is actually mirroring Cristina's journey as an attending surgery in Grey's fourth and fifth seasons. Hear me out.

Villanelle is more than just an assassin in Season 3 of Killing Eve, as she's also being trained as a Keeper for The Twelve. The second episode of the season found her attempting to mentor another young killer named Felix. This is a process that initially frustrates Jodie Domer's character, as she talks down about her new protegee's ability in "the field." It's fun seeing Villanelle in this new dynamic, possibly indicating some maturity in the future (if that's even possible.)

When Grey's Anatomy's fourth season began, the original cast of interns were promoted to attending surgeons on Seattle Grace. Cristina is given her own slew of interns, who she immediately dismisses as idiots. What's more, Yang doesn't even learn their names, instead assigning each intern a number. She ends up being a pretty awful teacher for the next two seasons, as Cristina's personal ambition is her driving force.

I'm admittedly in the midst of a Grey's Anatomy re-watch as we're all spending more time in our homes. Perhaps I've got Cristina Yang on the mind, but I'm assuming that I'm not the only Grey's fan who tuned into Killing Eve and has noticed this similarity. Sandra Oh's character might be trying to lay low as a dumpling cook, but Villanelle's promotion does feel like it's a connection between the two Emmy winning shows. The stakes are obviously different, but there is a common theme of a brilliant but awful mentor.

I'm eager to see Eve and Villanelle finally reunite, as their fascinating connection is at the crux of Killing Eve. As for Grey's Anatomy, the show's whopping 16th season ended early after TV sets were shut down amid health concerns. Sandra Oh hasn't expressed any interest in reprising her role as the cardio god/Meredith's person, but hopefully she'll change her tune for a series finale. That is if Grey's ever ends its tenure on the air.

Killing Eve airs on BBC American and AMC on Sunday nights. Be sure to check out our midseason premiere list to plan your next binge watch.

Spoilers ahead for the second episode of Killing Eve Season 3.

Killing Eve's Season 3 premiere made for a thrilling dive back into the highly popular, Emmy-winning show. We already miss Villanelle and Eve’s on-screen chemistry, and the shocking death of Sean Delaney’s Kenny was a massive blow, but hey, at least Villanelle and Konstantin reunited again. Anyone else getting whiplash? Last time we caught up with the two of them at the end of Season 2, it wasn’t on the best of terms.

After all the dish throwing, all Konstantin had to do was say “please” and there they were, back in the swing of their dynamic. When the two of them caught up with each other most recently, it was in Rome when Villanelle learned that he had deceived her, after which she threatened that she’d come after him and his family. Yet here they are...again. Why is it Konstantin that continues to survive Villanelle? When CinemaBlend spoke to Killing Eve star Kim Bodnia, here’s what he told me:

There’s no doubt the pair share a complicated relationship. Villanelle will be bent on trying to kill Konstantin one day and then warmly embracing him on the next.

As the actor behind Konstantin explained, he thought of the relationship between them with a father’s eye. In Kim Bodnia's words:

Aside from the attempted murder, it’s kind of a sweet bond they have, when you think about it. Although Villanelle may not like to heed Konstantin's advice, he seems to often have her best interests at heart. In their conversation at the end of this Sunday’s episode, it’s clear she wasn't happy to see him, but she still allowed him to stick around to give her some important news: Eve’s alive! Now what will she do with that information?

It’s unclear why Konstantin would tell Villanelle this, considering he’s forming his own side-friendship with Sandra Oh’s Eve. Perhaps he knows Villanelle won't attempt to murder her again? Or maybe she never meant for Eve to die in the first place – not unlike the time she shot Konstantin and he made it to the other side. Kim Bodnia’s character also warns her that she’s not in control in her association with Dasha and the Twelve like she thinks she is.

Kim Bodnia offered further insight into his wavering relationship during our interview:

Going into the thick of Killing Eve Season 3, Villanelle may seem more unpredictable than ever, but we can always seem to rely on Konstantin to tell Villanelle like it is, and then for her to decide not to listen, but keep him around anyway. Konstantin seems to be at the center of the show, with connections still tied with both The Twelve and MI6’s Carolyn and Eve. What does he know that we don't?

Stay tuned with us on CinemaBlend as Killing Eve Season 3 continues on AMC and BBC America on Sundays. Leave your theories for what’s next in the comments below.

Spoilers ahead for Killing Eve's Season 3 premiere.

Over the past few years, Phoebe Waller-Bridge has become a household name for her work on the big and small screen. On TV, she's got two hit shows in Fleabag and Killing Eve, both of which have won Emmy Awards. The latter show just returned to BBC America and AMC, the joy of the many fans who missed seeing Eve and Villanelle on our screens every week. The Season 3 premiere of Killing Eve just aired, but there was some thing crucial missing for me: the two leads didn't actually interact.

The wait for Killing Eve's return has been excruciating for fans like me, especially given the wild cliffhanger of Season 2. In a moment of cyclical storytelling, Villanelle shot Eve in the finale, and fans were left wondering if she managed to survive. Luckily she did just that, and was shown living in alcoholic isolation. Meanwhile, we saw the bonkers way everyone's favorite killer has been coping since her "breakup" with Eve.

The episode functioned like a typical installment of Killing Eve. There was a mixture of drama and humor, as the cast of characters' relationships continue to grow in the wake of crime solving and murder. But it was hard not seeing the two leads meet. Furthermore, it seems like their fascination with each other has really slowed down... and that's a big missing piece for me.

What makes Killing Eve such a fascinating watch (besides Villanelle's utterly awesome kills) is the dynamic between Sandra Oh's Eve and Jodie Comer's Oksana. While they are foes who are on opposite sides of the law, they're also drawn to each other in an almost primal way. Seeing their game of cat and mouse is what hooked me on the show, especially as their personal connection deepened. But the Season 3 premiere was wholly lacking this aspect to the story.

The only real indication we had of Killing Eve's two leads being drawn to each other was in Villanelle's hilarious wedding sequence in the premiere's first act. It looks like Oksana found a rebound after shooting Eve in the Season 2 finale, and speed tracked their relationship to marriage level in just six months. But Villanelle acts utterly bizarre throughout the reception, and even goes on a rant about her ex. As for Eve, she doesn't seem to be feeling the same way.

Obviously Killing Eve's title character has every right to abandon her fascination with Villanelle. After all, she was shot in the finale and has been struggling with the physical and emotional toll of that near death experience. But Kenny's death was a shocking button for the episode, so clearly Eve is still in grave danger. Might this be the reason for a reconnection with Villanelle? Only time will tell.

Killing Eve airs Sunday nights on BBC America and AMC. In the meantime, check out our midseason premiere list to plan your next binge watch.

As more shows slip into a dry spell, Killing Eve is primed to return to BBC America with Season 3. These new episodes will feature the same drama and tension of past seasons, and apparently, actress Jodie Comer in a clown suit. Villanelle is seen dressed as a clown in the early trailers for the new season and apparently, the experience of filming those scenes had a profound effect on Comer.

In an interview ahead of the premiere of Killing Eve Season 3, Jodie Comer said she has a "newfound respect" for clowns after that day of filming. Comer talked to TVLine about her brief stint as a clown and shared something about the clowning profession that may be taken for granted by those who have never worked as clowns:

Jodie Comer probably didn't have to be too jovial in her clown costume, but that's just an assumption based on Villanelle's general demeanor. The trailer for Season 3 of Killing Eve shows Villanelle scaring children away with her chaotic presence, so perhaps Comer channeled how miserable she was in that clown suit to really drive that performance over the top.

Villanelle as a clown will be a fun thing for fans to look forward to, many of which may be eager to find out where Killing Eve goes after Season 2's ending. The previous season concluded with Eve being shot by Villanelle. The assassin believed she had killed Eve but, as Season 3's official synopsis has revealed, that's not the case:

The stage is now set for more drama, more violence, and more clowns than ever before. Killing Eve looks like its doing all the right things to ensure another critically acclaimed season, though I can't say for certain until the series is back on television.

Killing Eve returns to BBC America Sunday, April 12, at 9:00 p.m. ET. Continue to stick with CinemaBlend for all the latest news happening in television and movies, and for continued updates on how the coronavirus pandemic could affect your favorite television.

It’s been a rough few weeks for television fans as we’ve seen a slew of production delays for television shows amidst lockdowns around the world, but thankfully Killing Eve has decided to swoop in and fill a void by premiering two weeks early on BBC America and AMC. The thrilling Emmy-winning series, which comes from creator Phoebe Waller-Bridge and stars Sandra Oh and Jodie Comer, left fans with a ton to think about over the ten months that it's been on hiatus.

Before diving back into the cat-and-mouse game of Killing Eve for Season 3's premiere, allow the following to refresh your memory. Here are the most important things to remember. SPOILERS ahead for Killing Eve Season 2. If you’re not caught up on the series ahead of the premiere this Sunday April 12, catch up on Hulu here, AMC here or BBC America here.

Villanelle Shot Eve In Rome

The final cliffhanger that has us anxiously coming into Season 3 of Killing Eve cam in the last minutes of the Season 2 finale. After an operation gone wrong in Rome, Sandra Oh’s Eve and Jodie Comer’s Villanelle found themselves each at a crossroads in their lives. Eve felt betrayed by the MI6 Russian operation led by Carolyn Martens and Villanelle had pissed off the Twelve to the point of a hit being placed on her own head.

While wandering in the ruins of Rome, Villanelle suggested they go off and live in Alaska together with the car and money Konstantin had given her. When Eve refused, Villanelle shot her. It’s unclear just where the bullet went…but it’s safe to assume Eve will be okay (I mean the show’s named after her right?) But just how will she come back from this?

Eve Was Coerced Into Murder By Villanelle

Right before Eve was shot by Villanelle, the Russian assassin found herself in front of her handler Raymond, who planned to hack at her with a very large axe. But for some reason, he dropped the large weapon and resorted to attempting to choke her death before Eve came to the scene. Villanelle convinced Eve to grab the axe and she picketed it into his back.

In the heat of the moment, Villanelle told Eve she needed to swing that axe right at his head and kill him, otherwise he’d have kept coming after them. Eve did it, thus committing her first murder (and a crazy bloody one at that). Oh’s character thought she did it out of necessity until she found out Villanelle had a gun at her disposal the entire time. How will Eve cope with that first taste of murder? The honeymoon phase between her and Villanelle has to be over, that’s for sure.

Konstantin Knows Something About Villanelle’s Family

Villanelle turned on not just Eve at the end of Season 2, as the assassin also seemed to cut ties with her old friend Konstantin (Kim Bodnia). Once again, he helped her get out of a sticky situation by stalling the Twelve from killing her until she took out Aaron Peel. He offered her a car and money to run away from it all, but she didn’t want to leave Eve. Angered at Konstantin’s pleas for her to forget Eve and go on her own again, as well as the manipulation in play involving Peel, she promised to come after him and his family in spite.

But during their last exchange, Konstantin’s briefly mentioned that some of Villanelle’s family may still be alive. This could serve as leverage down the line for Konstantin to keep Villanelle close. Plus, she certainly has a soft spot for finding somewhere to belong. Remember, she's attracted to Eve because they are "the same."

The Twelve Are Still In Play

The action at the underbelly of Killing Eve has to do with the group of assassins called The Twelve, which Villanelle was a part of without her explicit knowledge. Both Raymond and Konstantin were her handlers for The Twelve, but she keeps running away from them. When Raymond was killed by Eve, he vowed to both Villanelle and Eve that they would come after not only them, but their families and friends.

While Villanelle remained without enough ties for that to matter much to her, Eve certainly has a few more loved ones The Twelve could target in order to taunt and haunt her. Maybe this shared threat from the organization will be what ultimately pulls the pair together again?

Villanelle Killed Niko’s New Girlfriend

Another boiling plot line to keep in mind as we head into Killing Eve Season 3 is the torn relationship between Eve and Niko. The couple’s lives were really broken apart last season, with Villanelle having a ton to do with that. As the season pulled to an end, Niko had left Eve and moved in with a colleague from his school, which went down after Villanelle confronted Niko to tell him that Eve had stabbed her in Paris.

At the end of Season 2, Villanelle also paid Niko and his new girlfriend a visit to provoke him, and killed her in front of his eyes. It will be interesting to see how Niko’s role continues from there. Will he and Eve band together in shared trauma over Villanelle’s actions, or will the two become completely estranged?

Hugo Could Still Be Alive

Eve made a lot of rash decisions during the final stretch of Season 2 and if we are to assume she lives through it (and the Season 3 trailer offers a hint) she will be grappling with the aftermaths. Such as the moment when she left her partner Hugo (Edward Bluemel) in the Roman hotel bleeding to save Villanelle. Hugo looked like he was in pretty bad shape when she walked away from him, but it’s unclear if he actually died or made it out alive.

When Eve returned to the hotel after getting to Villanelle, the whole bloody scene had been cleaned up and Carolyn alluded to a crew that had taken care of the situation. We’ll have to watch and find out if Hugo comes back into the picture or not.

No One Is Happy With Carolyn

Arguably the last point to remember is all of Carolyn Martens’ shadiness. The way things left off, we learned that Carolyn actually wanted Villanelle to kill Aaron Peel the whole time without anyone being the wiser. Carolyn’s son Kenny tried to warn Eve not to go on the mission in Rome, likely because he knew what was about to go down.

Carolyn paid off Konstantin to manipulate Eve as well and stall the Twelve. Overall, there’s a lot of hate being passed around MI6’s Head of Russia. And she’s certainly proved that she cannot be trusted, so what's to come in Season 3?

Now you’re all ready to dive into Killing Eve Season 3 this Sunday, April 12, at 9:00 p.m. ET! The upcoming season certainly puts all the characters in different situations that is sure to shake up the series in new ways. Stay tuned here on CinemaBlend for more TV coverage.

The coronavirus has all but brought the TV industry to a standstill, with shows large and small halting production. This has meant a lot of TV shows will be delayed or incomplete due to the coronavirus pandemic, and the future is uncertain as to when they might be able to resume production on new episodes. Fortunately, some series did already finish producing full seasons, and viewers aren't out of options just yet. Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. will be back, The Masked Singer still has many singers to unmask, and more.

If you're already dreading shows like those in One Chicago, the Arrow-verse, and Grey's Anatomy running out of episodes sooner rather than later, read on for some shows that prove that TV isn't running out of content just yet.

The Masked Singer Season 3 - Fox

Currently airing: Wednesdays at 8 p.m. ET

The third season of The Masked Singer is currently going strong on Fox, both in the ratings and in the spectacular performances by the mystery competitors. While it is already several weeks into the competition, The Masked Singer is a highly social and sensational TV experience, so it's not hard to drop in and out of the series. The Masked Singer is a solid choice that definitely doesn't dwell on current events. Season 3 has already completed filming, and the season finale doesn't air until May 27, so there are plenty of episodes left to enjoy even if you haven't been watching since the premiere.

How To Get Away With Murder Season 6 - ABC

Currently airing: Thursdays at 10 p.m. ET

How to Get Away with Murder is currently in its sixth and final season, with the remaining episodes already filmed and finished. The winter premiere proves the remaining episodes will be somewhat Game of Thrones-esque, and the series finale doesn't air until May 14. With the first five seasons available streaming on Netflix, How to Get Away with Murder can be a complete viewing experience with a beginning, middle, and end, and that's not something many current series will be able to deliver thanks to the coronavirus pandemic delays in the 2019-2020 TV season.

Killing Eve Season 3 - AMC

Premiere Date: Sunday, April 12 at 9 p.m. ET

Far from being delayed due to the coronavirus pandemic, Killing Eve Season 3 is actually releasing earlier than originally expected in the 2019-2020 TV season. The third season of the critically acclaimed and thrilling series starring Sandra Oh and Jodie Comer will take the April 12 time slot formerly allotted to The Walking Dead's Season 10 finale. When that zombie apocalypse event wasn't completed in time due to the pandemic, AMC made the decision to give Killing Eve the slot. The first two seasons are already available streaming on Hulu, so newcomers can catch up ahead of the premiere.

The Bachelor: Listen To Your Heart - ABC

Premiere date: Monday, April 13 at 8 p.m. ET

Although the coronavirus pandemic has meant that Clare Crawley's season of The Bachelorette had to be put on hold (with spoilers expected to dry up), Bachelor Nation isn't wholly out of luck thanks to the franchise's latest spinoff: Listen to Your Heart. The six-episode run of The Bachelor: Listen to Your Heart finished filming back in February, so viewers can look forward to a month and a half of Bachelor drama with a musical twist, as the eligible bachelors and bachelorettes going on dates that focus on music, and their harmony as couples will be tested through musical challenges.

In The Dark Season 2 - The CW

Premiere Date: Thursday, April 15 at 9 p.m. ET

The first season of In the Dark, focusing on a blind woman by the name of Murphy who preferred to drink and coast her way through life until the loss of a friend, ended on some major twists. Like Killing Eve, In the Dark's premiere was moved forward in the schedule after coronavirus delays forced a reshuffling of the lineup. Originally slated to return on May 28, the April 15 Season 2 premiere means fans don't have as much of a wait as expected but newcomers still have time to get through the 13-episode first season on Netflix if they so choose.

Council Of Dads - NBC

Premiere date: Thursday, April 30 at 8 p.m. ET

The freshman drama Council of Dads technically premiered immediately following the Season 4 finale of This Is Us on March 24, but it will be back with its time slot premiere on April 30. Following a family in the aftermath of of a tragic loss, three men step up to act as a "council of dads" to help their deceased friend's kids and form an unconventional family unit. Council of Dads showrunner Tony Phelan spoke with CinemaBlend about the series, and he promised that not only did the show finish filming Season 1, but the team is already thinking ahead to a Season 2.

Blindspot Season 5 - NBC

Premiere date: Thursday, April 30 at 10 p.m. ET

The fifth season of Blindspot will also be the final season, and it will pick up on the Season 4 finale cliffhanger that left fans wondering about the fates of a whole lot of characters, with the notable exception of Jaimie Alexander's Jane. The show will move to its regular Thursday time slot at 9 p.m. ET for the second episode of Season 5, airing May 7. All four seasons that have aired so far are streaming on Hulu, so there is time to watch and/or rewatch the series ahead of the April 30 return and then go along for the ride of the last season.

Stargirl - The CW

Premiere date: Tuesday, May 19

Stargirl will be one of the more unique shows hitting the airwaves during the coronavirus pandemic, as episodes of the latest DC superhero series will actually release first on the DC Universe streaming service before premiering on The CW the next day. Focusing on Courtney Whitmore's superhero journey, Stargirl will be a brand new show that is kinda sorta set in an existing universe. The Arrow-verse's "Crisis on infinite Earths" event brought the various DC TV shows (and even the movies) together into one universe. Stargirl takes place on Earth-2 rather than the Earth-1 of the Arrow-verse shows, making it a show suitable for new or returning superhero fans.

The 100 Season 7 - The CW

Premiere date: Wednesday, May 20 at 8 p.m. ET

The 100 marks another series that will come to an end in the 2019-2020 TV season after actually finishing production. Showrunner Jason Rothenberg shared (via Twitter) that the seventh and final season wrapped on March 15, so the saga that has followed Clarke Griffin and Bellamy Blake quite literally across space and time will seemingly come to its intended ending, which is more than can be said for another long-running CW series that was meant to wrap this spring. The first six seasons of The 100 are available streaming on Netflix now, giving time to rewatch or catch up ahead of the Season 7 premiere in May. And there's a prequel coming!

Agents Of S.H.I.E.L.D. Season 7 - ABC

Expected premiere date: Summer 2020

The seventh and final season of Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. has likely been completed or close to completed longer than the rest of the shows mentioned here, but it has yet to receive a premiere date. The last primetime Marvel series standing, S.H.I.E.L.D. finished filming Season 7 back in July 2019 and is expected to release in the summer. The final season swung for the fences and is completed, so it's just a matter of time before it hits the airwaves on ABC.

Interestingly, both Chloe Bennet and Clark Gregg retweeted a fan's request that ABC release Season 7 early while everybody is in self-quarantine, so it seems they at least would not be averse to ABC dropping S.H.I.E.L.D.'s final season sooner rather than later. The first six seasons of S.H.I.E.L.D. are available streaming on Netflix, and Disney+ is packed with more Marvel Cinematic Universe content to keep anybody busy while social distancing continues and the coronavirus pandemic keeps TV productions from picking up again.

These ten options prove that all hope isn't lost for new material on TV even as the coronavirus shutdown continues, and they're by no means the only options for new content. Streaming services like Netflix have offerings already scheduled for release, and some of the biggest shows on broadcast TV haven't run out of episodes yet. The CW is pacing itself to keep to Arrow-verse going as long into 2020 as possible, and some shows that are finished have simply been pushed back for later this year, such as the latest Walking Dead spinoff.

Stay tuned to CinemaBlend for more in TV and movie news, and be sure to check back with our updated list of major TV show delays or ending early due to coronavirus to keep on top of what is ending. For some remaining premieres that haven't been cancelled or altered, take a look at our 2020 midseason premiere schedule.

Fans of The Walking Dead received less than thrilling news after it was announced that the Season 10 finale was being delayed due to the coronavirus pandemic. While filming on the episode had already wrapped, post-production was unable to be completed in time for its scheduled April 12 air date. Instead of airing a rerun of the show, AMC is replacing The Walking Dead’s Season 10 finale time slot with another series.

AMC execs recently made the decision to move up Killing Eve’s Season 3 premiere by two weeks. The drama will now debut on Sunday, April 12 instead of on April 26. The series starring Sandra Oh and Jodie Comer is critically acclaimed and incredibly popular, so it makes sense that the folks at AMC would choose to fill the void left behind by The Walking Dead with another one of the network’s fan-favorite series. In a statement (via Variety), president of AMC Networks Entertainment Group and AMC Studios Sarah Barnett shared her excitement over fans getting to see Killing Eve even earlier than before. In her words:

This is great news for fans of Killing Eve, at least. The drama, which follows assassin Villanelle and former MI6 operative Eve Polastri, broke ratings records in Season 1 and has been a staple of AMC and BBC America since its premiere in 2018.

Considering that the series’ third season was already set to premiere next month, there probably won’t be any schedule delays or changes. Season 3 is set to kick off not long after the Season 2 cliffhanger, which saw Villanelle shoot Eve after she refused to run away with her.

As the coronavirus pandemic continues, television networks and studios have had to shift things around to accommodate delays and production shutdowns. The Walking Dead isn’t the only AMC show facing postponement. The Walking Dead: World Beyond spin-off was also scheduled to premiere on April 12. However, with the Season 10 finale delayed and World Beyond’s premiere date pushed back to later this year, AMC luckily had Killing Eve on deck and ready to fill the scheduling gap.

Killing Eve Season 3 will now air on Sunday, April 12 at 9 p.m. ET. Stay tuned to CinemaBlend for updates on The Walking Dead’s Season 10 finale. For more on which TV shows are facing delays or shortened seasons, be sure to check out our updated list of production shutdowns.

Jack Ryan, Tom Clancy's most famous literary creation, has been brought to the screen several times over throughout the decades. But Amazon's new series, appropriately titled Jack Ryan, has given the property a new lease on life, most notably with a strong leading man turn from John Krasinski. The streaming giant's mega-hit series has endured book lovers and newcomers alike. The third season is on its way, but it might take some time before we catch up with the title character's latest exploits. Therefore, TV watchers will need a few other streaming-friendly shows to tide them over in the meantime. Fear not, we have some suggestions handy! If you want another show that's in the same vein as Amazon's Jack Ryan, here are 10 shows that are worth looking into.

Homeland (Hulu)

Based on the Israeli series Prisoners Of War, Homeland centers around a CIA officer (Claire Danes) who believes that a U.S. Marine Corps Scout Sniper (Damian Lewis) who was held as a prisoner of war might now serve as a serious threat to the U.S.. A political, suspenseful, award-winning drama series, this acclaimed Showtime series was considered among the finest works on TV during its peak. While it hasn't reached the same success during its later seasons, Homeland's eighth and final season is now airing on the premium cable channel, which means that you have ample time to catch up with the program now that the previous seven seasons are currently available on Hulu. Catch up to see what the fuss is about with this celebrated dramatic cable series.

The Americans (Amazon Prime)

Set during the Cold War, The Americans is a political period drama centered around two Soviet KGB officers (Keri Russell, Matthew Rhys) who pose as U.S. citizens while living in the Virginia suburbs with their two young children. Gripping, nuanced, captivating, exceptionally well-crafted and well-acted, The Americans was considered one of the best shows — even during Peak TV — during its six season run on FX. And it's not hard to see why. It was a show that only continued to impress its viewers with its sharp dramatic turns, engrossing performances, and captivating twists. If you're on the hunt for another compelling political drama available on Amazon Prime, The Americans might very well be your best bet.

Sherlock (Netflix)

What first appeared to be simply another re-imagining of the ever-famous Arthur Conan Doyle detective character became one of the sharpest, most beloved takes on the character to date with BBC/PBS series, Sherlock. Starring Benedict Cumberbatch as the title sleuth, along with Martin Freeman as his trusted companion, Doctor Jon Watson, the present-day take on the character found each episode taking on movie-length installments with our main character piecing together the puzzle of each episode's central mystery. Created by Stephen Moffat and Mark Gatiss, Sherlock has been widely praised by critics and audiences alike for its brilliant writing, strong direction and spellbinding performances, notably from our central two performers. The show aired its final fourth season back in 2017, but you can catch up on all 13 episodes of Sherlock streaming. They are all currently available on Netflix.

Killing Eve (Hulu)

A growing hit both nationally and internationally, Killing Eve is spy thriller/dark comedy based on the novel series Villanelle from author Luke Jennings that centers around a British intelligence investigator (Sandra Oh) who is tasked with trying to find and capture a psychopathic assassin (Jodie Comer). Though, naturally, as the hunt is on, these two find themselves obsessed with one another. While the show has faced a number of changes behind the scenes, with Fleabag's Phoebe Waller-Bridge notably involved with the show's first season, Killing Eve is acclaimed for its wicked sharp writing and for its dynamic lead performances, with Sandra Oh, in particular, receiving her great share of acclaim and awards for her lead performance. Both seasons of the BBC America is available on Hulu. It should also be noted that Killing Eve has been renewed for a third and fourth season since earlier this year.

The Widow (Amazon Prime)

A suspenseful action-drama series, The Widow follows Kate Beckinsale as a woman grieving the loss of her husband from a plane crash three years prior who discovers that he's still alive in the Congo. Released on ITV in Britain and on Amazon Prime both in the United States and internationally, the show might not have earned quite the same high marks as some of the other shows on this list, but it has certainly won audiences over, particularly with its dramatic lead role from Kate Beckinsale. If you're looking for a show in a similar vein as Jack Ryan on Amazon Prime, this could be the ticket.

Designated Survivor (Netflix)

When a sudden explosion kills everyone ahead of him in political ascension, a U.S. Secretary of Housing and Urban Development — who was kept in safe chamber in case such a dangerous scenario were to happen — suddenly finds himself assuming the role of president in the United States in ABC's intriguing thriller, Designated Survivor. Starring Kiefer Sutherland in one of his most prominent post-24 roles, the government-based show earned a sizable following during its first season, though when it came time for a third season renewal, ABC decided not to move forward with the White House program. Netflix opted to renew the series for its third and final season. If you're looking for another thrilling show that dives headlong into political intrigue in a dynamic way like Jack Ryan did, you'll find a lot to enjoy in this drama. All three seasons of Designated Survivor can be found on Netflix.

24 (Hulu)

Speaking of 24, if you haven't had a chance to watch the intensely well-watched real-time action-drama series, this might be the time to check it out. Starring Kiefer Sutherland in arguably his most famous role, the thrilling action-packed series followed counter-terrorist agent Jack Bauer. The season takes him on extremely dangerous and hazardous missions under the United States government's behalf, all played out in 24 hours (one hour for each episode). Premiering in November of 2001, the thrilling program came just a mere few months after the tragedy of 9/11, which undoubtedly shaped its development over the years. The political series drew no shortage of media attention and fervent controversy throughout its multi-season run, but it ran for nine seasons in total, also including a 2008 TV movie, 24: Redemption, and a short-lived spin-off, 24: Legacy, in 2017, respectively. If you haven't watch this much-discussed TV show, it's available on Hulu.

Quantico (Netflix)

A thrilling timeline-jumping drama-thriller, Quantico follows a young FBI recruit (Priyanka Chopra) who becomes the prime suspect of a terrorist attack in Grand Central Terminal. The ABC program gained media attention for featuring the first South Asian actress to headline an American network drama series, but throughout its three season run on the broadcast station, the show was also praised for its diverse cast and strong cast, including Chopra in the lead role. While the jumping timeline was ultimately criticized by some, there were certainly many folks who were engaged with the suspenseful series. It did not last as long as the show-runners likely hoped, but if you want another show with a great deal of thrills, you can check out Quantico on Netflix.

The Looming Tower (Hulu)

Based on the book of the same name by Lawrence Wright, The Looming Tower is a 10-part mini-series based in the late 1990s that traces the growing danger of Osama bin Laden and Al-Qaeda during the late '90s and how the budding rivalry between the CIA and the FBI might've set the course for the tragic events of 9/11. Bouncing between New York and Washington D.C., notably the counter-terrorism divisions of both the FBI and the CIA, this mini-series might not have the same thrilling action sequences as Jack Ryan, but it's nevertheless a compelling, well-crafted series based on recent history with a heavy focus on the CIA. With a list of acting greats that includes Jeff Daniels, Bill Camp, Michael Stuhlbarg, Peter Sarsgaard, and several others, The Looming Tower has received much acclaim and many accolades ever since it premiered in 2018. All 10 episodes are available exclusively on Hulu.

Bodyguard (Netflix)

A six-part police-thriller drama series created and written by Jed Mercurio, Bodyguard gained a lot of notice on the BBC, receiving the highest viewing numbers the British station has seen since 2008. That's certainly very impressive, even if the show hasn't quite received the same notice and attention in the United States. Nevertheless, with Richard Madden in the role of Police Sergeant David Budd, a war veteran with PTSD who eventually becomes the principal protection officer (PPO) in London's local government, the series tackles some timely themes on the government's role monitoring private information, the difficulties of living with PTSD in modern society, and several other discussion-worthy topics. Madden's award-winning role is also the source of acclaim. Certainly, while the show hasn't quite made the same impression in the United States, it could be worth your while if you enjoyed the political themes at the center of Amazon's Jack Ryan. You can discover Bodyguard for yourself; all the episodes are now currently available on Netflix.

These are only a handful of the streaming-friendly shows in the vein of Jack Ryan that we believe could be worth pursuing, but there are certainly lots of great choices out there — available to stream and otherwise. Do you have any recommendations? Let us know your favorites in the comments below!

When it comes to watching crime TV shows, Netflix is one of the best streaming services to subscribe to today to find some of the most clever, engrossing, and chilling series around. There is plenty of evidence on the platform to show for it.

Not only does the streamer have your common police procedural and acclaimed true crime TV shows available, but also some great sci-fi TV shows and a few of the best comedy TV shows on Netflix fall under that category. Let’s sift through all of the best criminally entertaining (or unsettling) series that a Netflix subscription grants you, below.

The Blacklist (2013-2023)

Starring: James Spader, Megan Boone

What it’s about: An elusive criminal mastermind turns himself in and offers his expertise to a new FBI profiler.

Why it is one of the best crime shows on Netflix: Created by Jon Bokenkamp, the Emmy-winning The Blacklist was one of NBC’s most unique crime procedurals, making a villainous character into a surprisingly likable hero.

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Peaky Blinders (2013-2022)

Starring: Cillian Murphy, Paul Anderson

What it’s about: The rise of a fierce, notorious crime family in early 1900s England.

Why it is one of the best crime shows on Netflix: Creator Stephen Knight’s addictive period drama, Peaky Blinders, has a movie spin-off in the works, which is coming to Netflix at some point.

• Stream Peaky Blinders on Netflix

The Sinner (2017-2021)

Starring: Bill Pullman, Jessica Biel

What it’s about: Detective Harry Ambrose uses his pristine investigative skills and unique empathy to get into the heads of people accused of unusual crimes.

Why it is one of the best crime shows on Netflix: Originally developed by Derek Simonds as a miniseries adaptation of Peter Hammesfahr’s novel, The Sinner evolved into an absorbing quasi-seasonal anthology TV show centered around Bill Pullman’s character.

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American Vandal (2017-2018)

Starring: Tyler Alvarez, Griffin Gluck

What it’s about: A teenager records his investigations into two different crude high school pranks

Why it is one of the best crime shows on Netflix: Creators Dan Perrault and Tony Yacenda’s hilarious mockumentary satire, American Vandal, is a must-watch for fans of the true crime docuseries it pokes fun at, as it is, surprisingly, about as engrossing as they are.

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Monsters: The Lyle And Erik Menendez Story (2024)

Starring: Cooper Koch, Nicholas Alexander Chavez, Javier Bardem, Chloë Sevigny

What it’s about: Two adult brothers conspire to kill their parents.

Why it is one of the best crime shows on Netflix: Serving as a follow-up to Dahmer – Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story, Monsters: The Lyle And Erik Menendez Story offers an intriguing inside look at the titular siblings’ trial and reasons for their horrific crime.

• Stream Monsters: The Lyle And Erik Menendez Story on Netflix

Unbelievable (2019)

Starring: Toni Collette, Merritt Wever, Kaitlyn Dever

What it’s about: Two FBI agents search for the truth when a teenage girl is accused of falsifying her sexual assault allegation.

Why it is one of the best crime shows on Netflix: Based on the maddening true story of Marie Adler, the eight-episode limited series, Unbelievable, is one of the best Kaitlyn Dever TV shows and boasts one of her strongest performances yet.

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Kaleidoscope (2023)

Starring: Giancarlo Esposito, Rufus Sewell

What it’s about: Six criminals team up to pull off a historical heist that becomes plagued by betrayal.

Why it is one of the best crime shows on Netflix: In addition to being inspired by a true crime, Kaleidoscope is an interesting watch for its non-linear structure, allowing the viewer to consume all nine episodes in whatever order they choose.

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Breaking Bad (2008–2013)

Starring: Bryan Cranston, Aaron Paul

What it’s about: A terminally ill high school chemistry teacher who turns to crime to provide for his family.

Why it is one of the best crime shows on Netflix: After rewatching (or discovering) the best episodes of Breaking Bad, be sure to also check out Better Call Saul, the prequel series to Vince Gilligan’s groundbreaking, hauntingly bleak hit, which is also available on Netflix, as well as the feature-length spin-off, El Camino: A Breaking Bad Movie.

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Tiger King (2020-2021)

Featuring: Joe Exotic, Carole Baskin

What it’s about: The story of controversial animal park owner Joe Exotic and his involvement in a bizarre assassination case.

Why it is one of the best crime shows on Netflix: The insane story of Tiger King made the Netflix docuseries a wild phenomenon in 2020, spawning a second season.

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Killing Eve (2018-2022)

Starring: Sandra Oh, Jodie Comer

What it’s about: An MI5 security officer is assigned to tail a dangerous assassin, but things turn dicey when they both start to fall for each other.

Why it is one of the best crime shows on Netflix: From creator Phoebe Waller-Bridge, Killing Eve is a deliciously unique, romantic, and darkly comic Emmy-winning thriller.

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Narcos (2015-2017)

Starring: Pedro Pascal, Wagner Moura

What it’s about: A stylized inside look at the criminal enterprises of history’s most notorious drug lords and those who investigated their exploits.

Why it is one of the best crime shows on Netflix: One of the best Pedro Pascal TV shows is Narcos – a captivating true crime drama that spawned the spin-off, Narcos: Mexico, in 2018.

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Prison Break (2005-2017)

Starring: Wentworth Miller, Dominic Purcell

What it’s about: Michael Scofield gets himself sent to prison in order to rescue his older brother, Lincoln, who has been wrongfully charged with murdering the Vice President’s brother.

Why it is one of the best crime shows on Netflix: From creator Paul T. Scheuring, Prison Break is an arresting, edge-of-your-seat thriller anchored by the riveting performances of its main leads.

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Unsolved Mysteries (2020-Present)

Featuring: Various

What it’s about: Firsthand accounts of bizarre, unexplainable cases, ranging from horrifying disappearances to enduring urban legends.

Why it is one of the best crime shows on Netflix: Netflix’s reboot of the long-running hit docuseries, Unsolved Mysteries, deals with some of the scariest and most perplexing stories in its history.

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Ozark (2017-2022)

Starring: Jason Bateman, Laura Linney, Julia Garner

What it’s about: A financial advisor from Chicago (played by Jason Bateman) moves his wife (played by Laura Linney) and children to the Ozarks of Missouri as part of an elaborate money laundering scheme for a ruthless drug lord.

Why it is one of the best crime shows on Netflix: Winner of four Emmy Awards, creators Bill Dubuque and Mark Williams’ Ozark is a show often compared to Breaking Bad for its captivatingly twisted story about ordinary people in way over their heads in the criminal lifestyle.

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Good Girls (2018-2022)

Starring: Christina Hendricks, Retta, Mae Whitman

What it’s about: A group of suburban moms decide to take huge risks to cure their financial woes.

Why it is one of the best crime shows on Netflix: NBC’s Good Girls is a show similar to Netflix’s The Gentlemen, in the sense that it tells a humorous story about average people who fall into a life of crime.

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Dahmer - Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story (2022)

Starring: Evan Peters, Richard Jenkins

What it’s about: Jeffrey Dahmer indulges in a horrifying crime spree, murdering many young men.

Why it is one of the best crime shows on Netflix: Co-creator Ryan Murphy’s most unsettling foray into true crime yet is Dahmer - Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story, which received multiple Emmy nominations and earned Peters a Golden Globe for his unnerving performance.

• Stream Dahmer - Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story on Netflix

Altered Carbon (2018-2020)

Starring: Joel Kinnaman, Anthony Mackie

What it’s about: In a futuristic society where consciousness can be digitized, a prisoner wakes up in a new body a new task to solve the murder of a recently resurrected businessman.

Why it is one of the best crime shows on Netflix: Altered Carbon is also considered one of the best sci-fi TV shows on Netflix for its fascinating cyberpunk themes, astonishing production design, and bold choice of recasting its lead character with a new actor between seasons to honor its concept.

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Criminal (2019-2020)

Starring: Various

What it’s about: An intense game of cat-and-mouse between the hunter and the hunted (the cop and con), all taking place within the confines of a police interrogation room.

Why it is one of the best crime shows on Netflix: Criminal, a group of four series that each take place in a different interrogation room in a different country (United Kingdom, Spain, France, and Germany), is guaranteed to present you with some of the most pulse-pounding conversations you have ever seen.

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Dexter (2006-2013)

Starring: Michael C. Hall, Jennifer Carpenter

What it’s about: Police forensics expert Dexter Morgan lives a double life as a serial killer who specializes in ridding Miami of worse criminals than himself.

Why it is one of the best crime shows on Netflix: Usually the object of crime shows is to get the viewer to root against murderers, but Hall’s Emmy-nominated lead performance in the Dexter cast has you fully invested in the homicidal hero’s bloody exploits.

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Longmire (2012-2017)

Starring: Robert Taylor, Katee Sackhoff

What it’s about: A widowed Wyoming sheriff channels his grief into his battle against crime in his county.

Why it is one of the best crime shows on Netflix: Fans of the best Western movies on Netflix will surely also get a kick out of Longmire – a modern-day tale of an old-school lawman based on a series of novels by Craig Johnson.

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Lucifer (2016-2021)

Starring: Tom Ellis, Lauren German

What it’s about: Lucifer Morningstar (a.k.a. Satan) decides to take human form and work as an LAPD consultant and help punish the world’s sinners in a new kind of way.

Why it is one of the best crime shows on Netflix: One of the most entertaining combinations of the crime fiction genre with supernatural elements is Lucifer, which is on fire with its charismatic portrayal of the Prince of Darkness that only heightens the appeal of its procedural format.

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Mindhunter (2017-2019)

Starring: Holt McCallany, Jonathan Groff, Anna Torv

What it’s about: Two FBI agents develop a then-controversial method of psychological and criminal profiling by interviewing the most infamous killers of the 1970s.

Why it is one of the best crime shows on Netflix: Producer David Fincher, the legendary director of thrillers such as Seven and Zodiac, takes the helm of several episodes of Mindhunter – a bold exploration into the once unprecedented concept of thinking like a bad guy to catch them, and essential viewing for true crime junkies.

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Making A Murderer (2015-2018)

Featuring: Steven Avery

What it’s about: This docuseries follows the criminal record of Steven Avery, a man who spent years in prison for a sexual assault crime he did not commit, only to be accused of murder two years after his release.

Why it is one of the best crime shows on Netflix: The Emmy-winning Making a Murderer sets out not only to inform viewers of Avery’s trial but make a case for his innocence and expose corruption within the United States criminal justice system.

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Do you love our list of the best crime shows on Netflix, or do you think it is grounds for arrest?

Hulu is the best streaming service option for a large selection of original and licensed series. Hulu has some of the best shows created in the past decade, which makes it a necessary service for all your binge watching needs.

Hulu provides thousands of hours of content. This extensive list of series gives streamers the hassle free solution to find a show or two to binge all year long. However, if you don't have a year to invest in a television series, Hulu also has some of the best shows to watch in one weekend.

For this best of Hulu list, we stuck with series exclusively available on Hulu, series that don't total over 20 hours of streaming time, and shows that appeal to the many different flavors of binge watchers. If you don't see some of your favorite Hulu series, like The Handmaid's Tale and Marvel's Runaways, it's because there are so many episodes for those shows that it would either be impossible or require a lot of commitment to get all the way through them in a weekend.

The Act

The Act, a series based on the real life story of Gypsy Rose Blanchard and her mother Dee Dee Blanchard, stars Patricia Arquette and Joey King. Many people already know the story of Dee Dee, a mother who fabricated her daughter's serious illnesses, possibly due to Munchausen syndrome by proxy. Hulu's The Act brings new depth and sensationalism to this tragic story of control and revenge. This true story ends in a fatal incident involving Gypsy Rose (Joey King), her boyfriend, Nick Godejohn (Calum Worthy), and Dee Dee (Patricia Arquette).

Critics and viewers have been praising The Act since it's 2019 premiere. Much of the series' praise comes from Patricia Arquette and Joey King's performances, which earned both of them Emmy nominations. Arquette won both an Emmy and a Golden Globe for her portrayal of Dee Dee. Currently, The Act only has one season with 8 episodes, so it's easily watchable in a weekend. Stream The Act HERE.

Ramy

Golden Globe winner Ramy Youssef created and stars in Ramy, a Hulu original series about being an American Muslim. Ramy wants to stay true to his religion and traditions, but sometimes modern American practices conflict with Muslim traditions. The cast also includes Succession's Hiam Abbass, who plays Ramy's mom, Maysa. She particularly shines in the episode "Ne Me Quitte Pas."

Much of Ramy feels like a collection of short stories. This stylistic element allows each member of the Hassan family to radiate in their stand-alone episodes, and it creates an overarching family comedy saga that also works as episodic incidents. Ramy does a magnificent job of tackling misconceptions and stereotypes about Muslims, while framing each story in a way that shows how everyone, no matter what religion, race, sexuality, gender, etc., deals with the same struggles of identity, family, and culture. Hulu renewed Ramy for another season, so catch up by watching the first 10 episodes before the second season premieres. Stream Ramy HERE.

Castle Rock

Castle Rock is a Stephen King anthology series. All the events take place in the fictional town of Castle Rock, Maine, and follow themes or characters from Stephen King's books.

Fans of King's books will immediately identify all the Easter eggs hidden throughout the series, like Castle Rock Season 2 following one of his most infamous characters, Annie Wilkes who Kathy Bates made famous in Misery, and Lizzy Caplan plays in this Hulu show. Castle Rock features very talented actors in both seasons, including Pennywise himself, Bill Skarsgard, Moonlight's Andre Holland, Carrie herself Sissy Spacek, and Tim Robbins. Bring a little horror to your weekend by watching both seasons of Castle Rock. Stream Castle Rock HERE.

Atlanta

FX's original series Atlanta follows rising rapper Paper Boi (Brian Tyree Henry), his cousin and manager Earn (Donald Glover), their friend Darius (Lakeith Stanfield), and Earn's sometimes girlfriend Vanessa (Zazie Beetz). Atlanta is a dark comedy that addresses the struggle of trying to make it in the Atlanta music scene, and the Hulu show also deals with issues of gun violence, internet trolls, race inequality, and poverty.

Atlanta is often hilarious in its satirical depictions of fame. "B.A.N" from season 1 and "Teddy Perkins" from season 2 are particularly noteworthy episodes for overall clever writing and social commentary. FX has already renewed Atlanta for Seasons 3 and 4, so you'll have plenty of episodes to watch as you wait for the new seasons. Stream the first two seasons of Atlanta HERE.

Rick And Morty

Rick and Morty started off as an animated parody of Back to the Future, and now it's its own beloved cult series. Rick and Morty follows eccentric scientist Rick Sanchez (Justin Roiland) and his grandson Morty Smith (Justin Roiland) as they travel across multiverses.

Rick and Morty falls in the same category as other adult animated series like Futurama, South Park, and The Simpsons, but it stands out from these series with its unique humor that takes inspiration from British sitcoms. Hulu currently has Rick and Morty's first three seasons. The fourth season is still airing on Adult Swim. Stream Rick and Morty HERE.

Killing Eve

Triple threat Phoebe Waller-Bridge was the showrunner for the first season of Killing Eve, and that helped give the series its unique blend of killer action, sharp wit, and gut-wrenching suspense. Sandra Oh and Jodie Comer co-lead this spy dramedy about a deadly assassin and the Eve (Sandra Oh) chasing her.

In Killing Eve’s two seasons, the series has received multiple award nominations, and an Emmy win for Jodie Comer and a Golden Globe win for Sandra Oh. The series takes viewers on a thrill ride as they watch the constant cat and mouse game between its two leads. Killing Eve is still a relatively new show, but the future possibilities for the series seem very exciting. Jump into the heart pumping action by streaming both seasons of Killing Eve HERE.

Firefly

Joss Whedon’s massive cult-hit, space western Firefly aired for only 14 episodes during its original run on Fox. The cancelled series became so popular that it received a resolution through a follow-up movie called Serenity. Firefly followed the renegade crew of the Serenity spaceship. Captain Mel (Nathan Fillion) led the crew of Serenity. The crew also included characters played by Gina Torres, Alan Tudyk, Morena Baccarin, Adam Baldwin, Jewel Staite, Sean Maher, Ron Glass, and Summer Glau.

Firefly won over TV fans with its infectious fun energy, cast of characters, and Joss Whedon’s trademark style of storytelling. Firefly received a continuation film long before Kickstarter started bringing back fan favorite television, which validates the power of fan influence and Firefly’s geeky charm. All fourteen episodes of Firefly are available on Hulu, Stream Firefly HERE.

The Murder Of Laci Peterson

Ripped straight from the headlines, The Murder of Laci Peterson is a true crime documentary that follows the events that led to Laci Peterson’s disappearance and Scott Peterson becoming the number one suspect in the case, and his eventual murder conviction.

A&E originally aired this six-part documentary in 2017. The story of Laci and Scott Peterson was one of the most covered and talked about event from the early 2000s and beyond, so The Murder of Laci Peterson appeals to true crime fans and anyone fascinated by one of the defining cases of the last 20 years. Stream all six-parts of The Murder of Laci Peterson HERE.

Difficult People

Billy on the Street’s Billy Eichner and Julie Klausner star in Difficult People, a comedy that follows two best friends as they deal with the ups and downs of trying to make it in New York City. Both Julie and Billy try to break into the New York comedy scene, but they often face a series of obstacles that make success very difficult. Hulu's hilarious original comedy Difficult People lasted for three seasons until it was cancelled in 2017.

Billy Eichner and Julie Klausner are a dynamic comedic duo in Difficult People, and their response to the ridiculous incidents that New Yorkers can relate to make this comedy a must-see series. The recurring characters include Fred Armisen, John Cho, Gabourey Sidibe, and Lucy Liu. Difficult People’s guest stars include Kate McKinnon, Amy Sedaris, John Mulaney, Julianne Moore, and Amy Poehler. Stream all three seasons of Difficult People HERE.

Cloak & Dagger

Marvel’s Cloak & Dagger follows the superhero team of Tandy Bowen (Olivia Holt) aka Dagger and Tyrone Johnson (Aubrey Joseph) aka Cloak. As children, the duo experience two traumatic incidents, and it's through these events that they are bound together, but they don’t meet again until they’re teens. Tandy and Tyrone have very different backgrounds, morals, and lives, but once they connect again, they must put their differences aside to protect the world and each other.

Cloak & Dagger is the perfect Marvel series to binge after you complete Hulu’s Runaways. Cloak & Dagger tackles superhero related issues, like fighting bad guys, and modern day issues like police brutality and white privilege. Unfortunately Freeform cancelled Cloak & Dagger after Season 2. The gone-too-soon series only aired 20 episodes and all of them are available on Hulu. Stream Cloak & Dagger HERE.

Any of these great Hulu shows should keep you busy all weekend, but if you need even more options, Hulu's list of binge worthy content continues to grow.

Phoebe Waller-Bridge is becoming one of Hollywood’s biggest triple threats. The English screenwriter, producer, and actress began her movie career in 2009 in a short film called The Reward. Ten years later, MGM and EON Productions commissioned Phoebe-Waller-Bridge to co-write one of the most anticipated films of 2020. Hollywood really started to take notice of Phoebe Waller-Bridge’s talent after seeing her work on Amazon Prime and BBC Three series Fleabag. The success of Fleabag helped give her career a major push that has propelled it even further.

Before Fleabag, Phoebe Waller-Bridge had been building an impressive resume of stage work, film and television acting, writing, and show producing. The following list discusses some of Phoebe Waller-Bridge’s best work. She has appeared in many notable films and television series like Goodbye Christopher Robin, Man Up, and Bad Education, but we focused on her screen projects that involved her having a very significant role, either in front or behind the camera.

Fleabag

Phoebe Waller-Bridge adapted Fleabag from her one-woman play of the same name. The series ran on BBC Three in 2016, and it was later brought by Amazon Prime. Fleabag ran for two seasons, and it followed the complicated life of a character who just refers to herself as Fleabag. Most of the characters have no name and they're titled by how Fleabag sees them. Olivia Colman, Andrew Scott, and Sian Clifford also star in Fleabag. Waller-Bridge completely shines in this Amazon Prime series: her clever writing and emotionally driven acting mesmerizes viewers from start to finish. Fleabag really finds its rhythm during season two, creating six nearly perfect episodes. The series won Phoebe Waller-Bridge multiple awards, including Emmy Awards for Best Lead Actress in a Comedy Series and Outstanding Comedy Series. See Waller-Bridge’s award winning Fleabag on Amazon Prime Video.

Killing Eve

Killing Eve is the series that made people start to take notice of Phoebe Waller-Bridge. She was lead writer and executive producer on the show for the first season. Killing Eve follows security services operative turned spy Eve (Sandra Oh) as she chases international hired serial killer Villanelle (Jodie Comer). The series won Sandra Oh a Golden Globe award and Jodie Comer an Emmy award. Killing Eve also received many other award nominations for writing, directing, and acting. The series began Phoebe Waller-Bridge’s road to the Emmy stage, which she would grace many times the following year. The first two seasons of Killing Eve are available to stream on Hulu.

Broadchurch

Broadchurch is a hit UK crime drama starring David Tennant and Phoebe Waller-Bridge’s Fleabag co-star and Academy Award winner Olivia Colman. Broadchurch aired for three seasons in 2013, 2015, and 2017. Phoebe Waller-Bridge appeared in the second series of Broadchurch as Abby Thompson, a junior barrister helping defend an accused murderer. Waller-Bridge showcased more of her dramatic acting on Broadchurch, as well as sharing the screen with many other talented actors, including Jonathan Bailey, who she would co-star with in her own series Crashing. All three seasons of Broadchurch are available on Netflix.

Crashing

Phoebe Waller-Bridge wrote, created, and starred in Crashing, a comedy-drama about six twenty-somethings living together in an unused hospital as property guardians. Lulu (Phoebe Waller-Bridge) finds herself in a complicated situation with best friend Anthony (Damien Molony) and his fiancé Kate (Louise Ford). All three living together presents complications when Anthony and Lulu’s friendship gets in between his relationship with Kate. Crashing only has six episodes, but those short episodes emphasize how good Phoebe Waller-Bridge is at playing and writing polarizing characters. All throughout Crashing, viewers cannot decide if they want Anthony and Lulu to be together or despise them for dragging everyone into their mess. Catch Crashing on Netflix.

Drifters

Phoebe Waller-Bridge was a writer on Drifters during its second season. The series follows three 20-something women as they deal with the messiness of the 20s, everything from complicated romantic relationships to insecurity to job instability, all the hilarious tragedy of it all. Phoebe Waller-Bridge only wrote one episode of the series, “Truth or Dare,” with credits for contributing to two others, “Leia” and “Rock’n’Roll.” Despite her limited involvement (at least credited involvement), Drifters probably helped give Phoebe Waller-Bridge the experience necessary to develop complex, anti-hero female characters, which she writes so well. Amazon Prime users can view Drifters via their Prime subscription.

The Café

In 2011 and 2013, Phoebe Waller-Bridge had one of the lead roles on Sky One’s comedy series The Café. The Café follows life in a café in Weston-super-mare. The Café was a wholesome comedy that focused on the workplace antics of working in a café in a seaside area. Phoebe Waller-Bridge gave one of the series’ standout performances as Chloe Astill. Fans of the English actress can view The Café on Amazon Prime, but only by buying the series or episodes.

Solo: A Star Wars Story

Ron Howard directs Solo: A Star Wars Story, which follows a young Han Solo (Alden Ehrenreich) as he gets involved in the criminal underworld. Woody Harrelson, Emilia Clarke, Donald Glover, Paul Bettany, and Thandie Newton star. Phoebe Waller-Bridge has a crucial role as L3-37, an advanced android that upgrades by salvaging parts from other androids. L3-37 wants equal rights for droids, but it might come at a cost. L3-37 plays an important role in Solo by adding a different droid perspective unseen before in these Star Wars movies, and she adds a bit of humor while trying to lead a revolution. Solo: A Star Wars Story is available on Netflix.

Run

Phoebe Waller-Bridge has a new HBO comedy series called Run due for a 2020 release. She will have a recurring role as a character named Flick, and she’ll be Run’s executive producer along with Vicky Jones, who Waller-Bridge worked with on Fleabag, Crashing, and Killing Eve. Run stars Merritt Wever and Domhnall Gleeson as exes who decide to activate the pact they made 15 years ago. Ruby (Merritt Wever) and Billy (Domhnall Gleeson) made a deal that if one of them ever texted the word run, then the other would drop whatever they were doing and run off with them. Run will be available on HBO in 2020.

No Time To Die

No Time to Die is the latest James Bond movie starring Daniel Craig. Rami Malek plays Bond’s main enemy in No Time to Die, and the rest of the all-star cast includes Ben Whishaw, Noamie Harris, Jeffrey Wright, Christoph Waltz, and Ralp Fiennes. Phoebe Waller-Bridge plans to add her unique tone and voice to the latest Bond film by acting as one of No Time to Die’s screenwriters. We’re excited to see her plans and vision for No Time to Die, which hits theaters on April 8, 2020.

We hope to continue to see Phoebe Waller-Bridge build an impressive resume beyond Fleabag. Her unique talent could really add something special to the world of film and television.

Time for a 2019 Emmys poll to decide which TV show should win the award for Best Drama! Eight dramas are vying for the title, and they are all over the genre map. What they all share in common is being critical favorites. By the end of this Sunday (September 22), one series will have walked away a winner.

Here are the nominees and then weigh in with your pick for which show should win in the poll below! First up is the prequel spinoff to an Emmys juggernaut – Breaking Bad. Think you know, which show I am referring to? And the nominee is…

Better Call Saul

If you said Better Call Saul, you called up the right show! If it wins the Emmy award for Outstanding Drama on Sunday, it will be the first time Better Call Saul has won. Its current nomination is the show’s fourth. Three of the show’s actors are nominated. Bob Odenkirk for Outstanding Lead Actor; and Jonathan Banks and Giancarlo Esposito for Supporting Actor in a Drama.

Bodyguard

Another nominee is Bodyguard. To say that the drama was mega-popular and critically acclaimed last year would probably be an understatement. The series stars Game of Thrones alum Richard Madden as the eponymous “bodyguard.” Despite winning the 2018 Golden Globe for his performance, the Emmys snubbed Madden. Can the show pull off solo success?

Game of Thrones

Game of Thrones’ record-setting amount of 2019 nominations got people talking. A recent poll indicated that despite the loud and much-publicized backlash, most fans were satisfied with the final season. Did Emmy voters feel the same way? It is the reigning Outstanding Drama Series. Can it defend its title one last time? Stay tuned.

Killing Eve

Killing Eve returned with its second season after a record-breaking first season in the ratings. Sandra Oh (Eve) and Jodie Comer (Villanelle) are both nominated for Outstanding Lead Actress. Their co-star Fiona Shaw (Carolyn) is up for Outstanding Supporting Actress. Will they and the show walk away victorious? Time will tell.

Ozark

Netflix’s crime drama Ozark is also a contender. As fans anticipate its third season, the Emmys are still celebrating its second. Emmy nominee Jason Bateman has his thoughts for why audiences have responded so positively to the drama. Will the Emmys’ enthusiasm match theirs? Find out. Bateman (Lead Actor in a Drama), Laura Linney (Lead Actress in a Drama), and Julia Garner (Supporting Actress) are also nominated.

Pose

Ryan Murphy co-created the 1980s-set drama Pose, which is also nominated for Outstanding Drama Series. The critically acclaimed series, which has made historical strides in LGBTQ representation on television, recently had its second season air. Billy Porter, who plays Pray Tell, is nominated for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series. Time will tell if both the show and Porter win!

Succession

CinemaBlend’s Gina Carbone wants her dad to give Succession a try. The HBO drama undoubtedly hopes Emmy voters will have viewed it with the same enthusiasm. While the series is nominated, the cast was ignored. A Succession victory would mean the Outstanding Drama crown passing from one HBO series to another.

This Is Us

The NBC drama is gearing up for its fourth season, but it could get receive the highest honor for its third. The renowned tear-jerker is coming into the Emmys not only nominated as a show, but with its cast recognized as well. Sterling K. Brown and Milo Ventimiglia are nominated for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama. Mandy Moore (Rebecca) is contending for Outstanding Lead Actress.

One of these shows will walk away the victor, which one do you think will win the Emmy for Best Drama? Weigh in via the poll below:

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Find out which drama series wins when the 2019 Emmy Awards air September 22 at 8 p.m. ET on Fox. It is all happening as this fall’s premieres begin to get underway.

Killing Eve is coming back for Season 3. The popular show was actually renewed right away, with BBC America signing on for more episodes right after Season 2 hit the schedule. So, does this mean there’s already a plan for Season 3 of Killing Eve?

Executive producer Sally Woodward Gentle revealed in a recent interview that the new episodes have already gotten off the ground already. In fact, the major beats have started to be mapped out, although the show isn’t anywhere near ready to go into production for Season 3 yet. She said:

So, if you ever wondered if shows work in advance, the answer is: some do. In Killing Eve’s case, at least from what Sally Woodward Gentle told Deadline, there are beats that have been planned out in advance.

We’re about to get into spoilers now, so if you aren’t caught up on the show, now’s your chance to get the heck out of this article.

Some of this paid off at the end of Season 2, when Villanelle ultimately pulled out her weapon and shot Eve after a conversation where Villanelle attempted to tell Eve about her feelings for foil. The moment comes full circle after the end of Season 1, when Eve caught up to Villanelle in Paris and ultimately stabbed her.

In particular, Sally Woodward Gentle seems excited about the future of Killing Eve outside of its two leading ladies. In particular, there will be “new brilliant key people” coming in. She also said that with the writing process with Killing Eve, Season 2 was similar, with the creative team knowing right away what would happen but not how exactly it would all play out. She said:

Now the two ladies have both had their way with one another, in a violent sense, the question is: Where could Season 3 go?

We’ll have to wait some time to find out, unfortunately, as this is a show that generally keeps its secrets close to the vest. For now you can take a look at what is headed to TV much sooner with our full premiere schedule. Killing Eve is also streaming on Hulu.

It'll take at least one more season to kill Eve! Killing Eve just premiered Season 2 last night and BBC America has already renewed it for Season 3.

Killing Eve will also continue its tradition of each season having a new woman in charge -- Season 1 had lead writer Phoebe Waller-Bridge as showrunner; Season 2 had Emerald Fennell as lead writer/showrunner; with Season 3 to be run by Suzanne Heathcote as lead writer and executive producer.

Show creator Phoebe Waller-Bridge shared a statement on the latest lady at the helm:

Emerald Fennell, who led the writing of the current Season 2, also shared her thoughts:

Killing Eve really is an untraditional show, and not just for things like the Season 2 premiere being titled "Do You Know How to Dispose of a Body?" It's very unusual for a show to grow across its first season. In fact, Killing Eve Season 1 had an unprecedented unbroken record of weekly ratings growth in the key adults 25-54 and 18-49 demos. As BBC America bragged, that is "something no other show on television has accomplished in the history of Nielsen live+3 ratings."

Granted, it's not getting Big Bang Theory numbers, but word of mouth kept it growing and growing, landing series highs with 1.25 million viewers in live+3, up 86 percent from premiere -- with 378,000 adults 18-49, up 100 percent from the premiere.

Killing Eve is making such a cultural killing thanks to the trio of Sandra Oh, Jodie Comer, and Fiona Shaw. Oh plays Eve Polastri, an MI6 operative, with Comer as psychopath assassin Villanelle, and Shaw as MI6 Russian desk leader Carolyn Martens.

The Season 2 premiere -- which picked up just 30 seconds after the end of Season 1 -- was simulcast last night on both BBC America and AMC, giving the episode even more reach. At this point, the ratings aren't in, but they are probably healthy. No matter what, the show is coming back for Season 3.

Killing Eve only had eight episodes for Season 1, and it looks like that will be the case again for Season 2 and possibly for Season 3. Season 1 is a perfect binge-watching show -- and that's how I ended up loving it -- but I'm excited to watch Season 2's episodes week to week, and do the same for Season 3 whenever it premieres (maybe April 2020, if they stick with the current schedule).

Check out how BBC America revealed the renewal on Twitter:

Sarah Barnett, president of Entertainment Networks for AMC Networks, shared her own statement with the early renewal news:

Sandra Oh recently picked up Golden Globe, SAG and Critics' Choice Awards for her role as Eve. She's always asked about returning to Grey's Anatomy but recently said Killing Eve is her home now, and she'll continue playing Eve as long as they'll have her. Or perhaps as long as Villanelle doesn't fulfill the mission of the show's title.

Killing Eve airs Sundays at 8 p.m. ET on BBC America and AMC. (That's just before Game of Thrones airs at 9 p.m. on HBO for the final six episodes of its series.) You can watch the first episode of Killing Eve Season 2 right now on BBCAmerica.com.

Killing Eve is the BBC America show that took the country by storm and brought Sandra Oh back into the spotlight on the small screen. The actress made a name for herself on TV with her role as Cristina Yang for ten seasons of Grey's Anatomy, and some folks may still associate her more with that long-running series than with Killing Eve. One person who definitely doesn't is her Killing Eve costar Jodie Comer, who totally never saw Grey's Anatomy before meeting Oh. Here's how Comer puts it to Oh:

Sandra Oh was on hand when Jodie Comer explained to EW that she was glad she'd never watched Grey's Anatomy prior to meeting her Killing Eve costar, and she was surprised at the sentiment. Comer elaborated, saying that so many people loved it, and if she'd known it and loved it, she might have been overwhelmed at meeting Oh.

Without knowing Sandra Oh's former big show, Jodie Comer didn't have any preconceptions of what it would be like to work for her. And hey, no worries that she'd try to treat Eve as Cristina Yang! Eve and Cristina certainly aren't two of a kind, even if they are both played by Sandra Oh.

In the same interview, Sandra Oh reiterated her determination not to return to Grey's Anatomy despite a fanbase that would still love to see her back in the mix. Oh wants to focus on the "new love" in her life, and hang out with Jodie Comer. Grey's Anatomy has continued well enough without her, and it's currently in a new era, so hopefully fans can resign themselves to Cristina not dropping by. Why not tune in to Killing Eve?

The second season of the show that was such a hit that Netflix hyped it even though it doesn't release on Netflix will hit the airwaves soon, on BBC America and AMC. The Season 2 trailer is just as hilariously effed up as Season 1 fans could have hoped, and the footage bodes well for new episodes delivering the same quality as the first batch did.

Her role on Killing Eve allowed Sandra Oh to hit an Emmys milestone as the first Asian woman to score a nomination in the Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series category. She didn't win, with the trophy going to Claire Foy for The Crown (in her final season in the role of Queen Elizabeth II), but Killing Eve fans can undoubtedly agree that she deserved the nomination. Maybe the 2019 Emmys will see her take home a trophy!

Killing Eve Season 2 premieres Sunday, April 7 at 8 p.m. ET on BBC America and AMC. There are still plenty of other shows premiering in the not-too-distant future, if you need a break from all the craziness that is the battle between Eve and Villanelle.

It has been five years since Cristina Yang danced it out with Meredith Grey for the last time on Grey's Anatomy. Sandra Oh left at the end of Season 10 in 2014, but since Cristina wasn't killed off -- she just went to Zurich -- Oh is asked about returning to the ABC show all the time. All the time. Now that Oh is promoting the return of her award-winning new drama Killing Eve, she's being asked about Grey's once again.

If Grey's Anatomy asked you to come back as a cameo, would you do it? Here's Sandra Oh's blunt response to Extra TV:

She was very quick and decisive with that "no" to Extra. Then again, not even a year ago, Sandra Oh was also asked about returning to Grey's Anatomy, and she told TVLine:

But tomorrow it could be maybe -- or at least "maybe for the series finale"? That's what I'm hoping, anyway, and I'm pretty sure Shonda Rhimes and/or Ellen Pompeo would be able to convince Sandra Oh to at least cameo for the very last episode of the series.

That could be years from now, maybe even after Killing Eve goes off the air, depending on how long that amazing show lasts. Every time the Grey's Anatomy Powers That Be think the show may be winding down, it finds new life and viewers through Netflix -- and those viewers keep watching the new episodes to keep ratings high. That's how Grey's Anatomy recently passed ER as the longest-running primetime medical drama in history.

Grey's Anatomy is currently airing Season 15, so we've had five seasons without Meredith Grey's Person. Some fans thought Grey's would end after Patrick Dempsey left as Derek. Instead, the show is still going strong and just had one of its most powerful episodes last week with Jo's birth mother.

Speaking of Meredith, though, Ellen Pompeo recently said she'd selfishly love to see Sandra Oh back on Grey's Anatomy, but she loves Killing Eve so much that she'd rather see Oh shine in the lead role on that show than return to the fold with Grey's.

Sandra Oh still keeps in touch with her Grey's Anatomy family off-screen, and recently reunited with Kevin McKidd (Owen) at the Golden Globes, where she won Best Actress in a Television Series for playing MI5 officer Eve Polastri in Killing Eve. Oh, and she also co-hosted the Globes. And she just hosted Saturday Night Live. She's killing it right now. As much as we love Cristina, Dr. Yang has to be the furthest thing from Sandra Oh's mind right now.

Killing Eve is definitely worth catching up on, especially if you're a fan of Sandra Oh. The Season 2 premiere airs this Sunday, April 7 at 8 p.m. ET on both AMC and BBC America. Meanwhile, Grey's Anatomy Season 15 continues Thursdays at 8 p.m. ET on ABC ... without Sandra Oh. (For now. And maybe forever.)

Killing Eve just gave fans a pretty insightful glimpse at Season 2. The hit with viewers and critics alike is returning with a vengeance. Check out the newly released trailer below:

Let the obsessive game continue! There is a lot that goes down in this trailer and it is not short on darkly comic twists and turns. Right off the top, Killing Eve’s teaser wastes no time pointing out life’s juxtapositions.

Eve’s call to say that she believes she killed Villanelle is dramatic in nature, only to have it revealed that what she is saying has taken place as a marriage proposal is unfolding in front of her. Two people are starting their lives together, while Eve says she thinks she finished someone else's.

Even though Eve is somewhat convinced she killed Villanelle, the teaser readily reveals that her nemesis is alive. She is not well though. Was she ever?

Physically speaking, her condition is starting to match to match her mind, as she is not doing great. Villanelle is shown trying to get out of her hospital bed, only to collapse nearby. She is not about to let Eve’s attempt to kill her slow her down though.

Villanelle makes her way to a neighborhood with a briefcase in hand. She is grabbing her side still, which could mean the footage of her arrival takes place not too long after the teaser’s opening. Hopefully Eve will already be right behind her.

This is when things get even more intense in the Season 2 teaser. Villanelle is asked about searching for a knife to which she gives a foreboding response. In a separate scene, Eve can be seen and heard laughing. Something she would be unlikely to find funny is Villanelle putting on make-up with a faint, unsettling smile coming across her face.

While they may be living their lives separately, Killing Eve makes a point to recognize the entangled bond between Villanelle and Eve. At the 40-second mark, Eve opens a box, presumably from her nemesis. Inside is a flower arrangement that spells out Eve's name. Creepy!

After opening that box Eve looks determined as ever to bring down her foe. Who is being struck by the car at the 50-second mark? It could be Villanelle.

The ending part of the trailer centers on the two women coming to a door. On one side is Eve; on the other, Villanelle. Will something keep Eve from busting through the door? Or will the two women have another showdown?

Where Season 1’s plot focused on conjuring the origin story of Eve and Villanelle's dynamic, Season 2 will be building on it. The song hints at the women’s obsession with each other, which playing “Addicted to Love” hints at being of the affectionate variety. There is a thin line.

Find out how Eve and Villanelle walk it when the second season of Killing Eve premieres. Season 2 will simultaneously premiere Sunday, April 7 at 8 p.m. ET on BBC America and AMC. While you wait, “kill” some time with the new shows arriving during this midseason. You can catch up on Season 1 via Hulu.

Netflix is more or less known for its energetic Twitter presence, and while its latest musing may not be the wildest thing the account has sent out, it is incredibly bizarre. In the midst of last night's fun at the Golden Globes, the streaming service decided to encourage its viewers to tune into BBC America's Killing Eve on streaming. What makes the promotion so unexpected is that the program doesn't stream on Netflix, but rather its competitor Hulu.

That's quite a glowing review that Netflix may not even give some of its own originals, which makes it all the more strange. Is this a sign that Netflix will soon be getting the program? Is this some disgruntled social media handler trying to get fired? Did someone make a mistake and post without realizing Killing Eve isn't on Netflix? What does the streaming service have to gain for this passionate support of the BBC America drama that streams on Hulu?

The story gets even weirder as the Netflix Twitter account took things one step even further in its support of Killing Eve. While some curious subscribers could've discovered the Sandra Oh and Jodie Comer-led drama was on Hulu through a bit of searching, Netflix left nothing to chance and flat out told people where to find it.

It's 2019 and Netflix is out here trying to get its subscribers to binge on other platforms. It feels like a dangerous game to play given the streaming competition it will see in the coming year may be greater than before, but subscribers seemed to appreciate the gesture. Those who weren't replying with plights to save their favorite cancelled Netflix original or reminding the company the show isn't on its platform commended it for the recommendation for Killing Eve.

The tweet recommendation might have also been appreciated by The BBC, who Netflix has an invested interest in keeping happy. The network was the home for Killing Eve and The Bodyguard last year, the latter of which Netflix had the streaming rights for in America. With the network across the pond producing quality programming like that as of late, it's understandable why Netflix would want to make it known that it appreciates the programming even on other platforms.

Also, let's remember this isn't even the first time Netflix has promoted Hulu on its platform. The streaming service had folks losing their minds back in September when a fan asked how many retweets he would need to get Drake and Josh on the roster. Netflix responded, but then realized neither one of them had to do anything to see the Nickelodeon classic on streaming.

That exchange may be even worse than the latest, as Netflix didn't directly "@" the competition in its Killing Eve reply. Hulu's probably heard the news anyway.

As mentioned, Season 1 of Killing Eve is available to stream on Hulu or can be seen on BBC America's on-demand and streaming services. Those waiting on Season 2 can either re-watch the season, or head on over to our midseason premiere guide and see what other television shows are premiering and returning before then.

The already vast number of scripted TV series grew larger than ever in 2018, for a total somewhere north of 550 different shows. The vastness of that selection is both glorious and damning, of course, especially for someone whose job partially relies on watching as many different shows as possible. As such, this was the year when I fully accepted how impossible it can be to give every new and returning TV show a chance to wow me.

For yours truly, 2018 was also staunchly marked by loss and grief, adding to the strain of indulging in the biggest highlights in streaming and primetime TV. Admittedly, I avoided some of the dark and depressing dramas that usually serve as objects of my obsession, though many still snuck by. I was absolutely grateful that 2018 was another fantastic year for blacker-than-black comedies, which are generally comfort food for my sanity. So let's reflect on the ten TV series that hit me the hardest in the past year.

10. Arrested Development - Netflix

Watching the first half of Arrested Development's long-awaited fifth season, it was almost impossible not to view it through the prism of Season 4's disjointedness and the disturbing allegations and stories about Jeffrey Tambor's behavior on this show and on Amazon's Transparent. All that said, Season 5 was still pretty damned hilarious through many of the half-season's meandering plots.

Because the whole gang finally got back together for roughly the whole season, and because much of the previous season's weird plotting got course-corrected, and because I love these characters so damned much, Arrested Development hand-hooked its way into my Top 10. I wonder what the next half-season will be like. [Tony Wonder pops out from behind my couch.]

9. Forever - Amazon

Talk about undersung gems. Alan Yang and Matt Hubbard's genre-bending Forever is the dauntingly imaginative and insightfully neurotic look at death that way too many people slept on. Had Forever's biggest draws only been its heightened narrative, its string of episodic twists, and its co-leads in Maya Rudolph and Fred Armisen, it might have still made this list.

However, Forever's biggest weapon is the ever-present humanity in what is ostensibly a character study of a woman discovering she's no longer content with her stagnant marriage and lifestyle. Armisen is great, as are recurring stars Catherine Keener and Noah Robbins, but Maya Rudolph's shell-dropping June is a character that'll remain in my heart for a long time.

8. Sharp Objects - HBO

Despite being one of the greatest TV offerings of 2018, Sharp Objects is a harsh pill to swallow. (Well, not a pill exactly...) It's a story about murder, obsession, dysfunction, and a small town that could no longer hold back its darkest secrets. Also potentially crooked cops, the perils of crime journalism, the undying hunt for attention and so on.

Amy Adams, Patricia Clarkson and Eliza Scanlen deliver the meatiest performances in this quick-moving thriller, demanding full attention among a stellar cast of TV and film vets. Series director Jean-Marc Vallée and the masterful editing are what vaults Sharp Objects over the top, though, by enclosing audiences squarely within Camille's fractured headspace through this entire sordid affair.

7. Westworld - HBO

The waiting between Westworld seasons felt like a lifetime, and then Season 2 dropped three lifetimes (timelines?) worth of off-kilter developments that continued gnawing at me long after watching. Though I understand that Westworld tries to be too smart for its own good by somewhat arbitrarily complicating narratives, I also understand how much I truly enjoy most of what Jonathan Nolan and Lisa Joy have done with Delos' parks and the morally defunct characters roaming around inside.

I love it all. I love Maeve in Shogun World. I love Dolores' slow-burning journey. I love the Ghost Nation reveals. I love Bernard as the audience's largely clueless surrogate. Perhaps most of all, I love James Delos' maddening story, and William's role in it. Now to nap in a decommissioned area of the park while waiting for Season 3.

6. Atlanta - FX

If only Atlanta could be produced like the evening news, with new episodes premiering every single weekday throughout most of the year, and sometimes weekends. Robbin' Season wasn't quite the tightly wound left-field surprise that Season 1 was, but it dug deeper into its main characters for hilarious misadventures that could only happen on Atlanta.

Atlanta is a special blend of comedy and drama that come from the same disturbing places, making it difficult to quantify the "enjoyability" of the hauntingly melancholy "Teddy Perkins," or the random trauma of "Woods," or any of the show's more racially charged situations, really. But enjoy it I do, along with millions of others, and I'm going to petition for Khris Davis' riotously aggravating Tracy to somehow get his own spinoff season.

5. Counterpart - Starz

Having debuted both of its seasons in December, Counterpart slides into this list with double the power. (Naturally.) As someone who loves theory-inspiring television, I consider Counterpart necessary viewing for everyone everywhere, at any time. Meet and grow comfortable with J.K. Simmons' fairly meek husband Howard, and then find yourself conflicted about whether or not you like him more than J.K. Simmons' more affronting character, also named Howard. Don't worry, it's not confusing. (It's totally confusing.)

Counterpart takes a high-minded science fiction concept and, without really using any additional sci-fi tropes, anchors it to a Cold War-esque back-and-forth between two factions that both seem fueled by creating as many back-room secrets as humanly possible. It's way better than that description, obviously, as double the Olivia Williams performances would already imply.

4. Killing Eve - BBC America

Man, oh man. Or woman, oh woman, as it were. Killing Eve was perhaps the most delightfully evil surprise of 2018 TV, shaking up the "cop chasing a killer" genre with a deep exploration of the central connection between the two sides. Sandra Oh's fun and highly amusing officer Eve becomes obsessed with tracking down Jodie Comer's sadistic and emotionally fractured killer Villanelle, and it's not always easy to tell when that obsession stops being purely professional.

Creator Phoebe Waller-Bridge, who turned romantic sex comedies on their head with the amazing Fleabag, crafted an instant classic with Killing Eve. For anyone whose mind is broken over how many police procedurals are still so popular on broadcast networks, Killing Eve is hopefully a sign of where the genre is heading.

3. Better Call Saul - AMC

If awards snubs were actual crimes, not even Jimmy McGill would want to defend the snubbers. Thankfully, he's got better things to do in AMC's consistently excellent Better Call Saul, such as making his big transition into shyster extraordinaire Saul Goodman. Rarely has an entertainment prequel delivered such an equally engaging story, with its Breaking Bad connections serving as the delectable icing in Season 4, rather than the cake itself.

Why was Season 4 so goddamned great? Rhea Seehorn, for her sympathetic portrayal of Kim Wexler's gradually downward spiral. Bob Odenkirk, for stifling Jimmy's grief over Chuck and trying one last stab at living a mostly lawful life. Jonathan Banks, for this season-long look at what it takes for Mike to make a mistake. And then co-creators Vince Gilligan and Peter Gould, and all the writers and other actors and crew members, etc.

2. BoJack Horseman - Netflix

For the fifth season in a row, BoJack Horseman was arguably the most humanistic show on TV, despite most of its characters being animated anthropomorphic animals driven by their worst instincts. Its lack of live-action storytelling is largely what allows the Hollywoo-based comedy to scathingly reflect the entertainment industry's skeletons with such darkly comedic success.

Giving its titular star a new TV project and a new fling in Stephanie Beatriz's human Gina, BoJack Horseman dives deeper than ever into the character's substance abuse seriously affecting his personal life and career, showcasing a wowzers #MeToo-adjacent storyline that wholly avoided kid gloves. Also, speaking to my own personal catharsis, the stunning episode "Free Churros" delivered an episode-length funeral eulogy that debuted the weekend after my mother died, and it spoke right to my churro-loving soul.

1. The Haunting of Hill House - Netflix

If BoJack's single funeral episode offered me a window of emotional release, then The Haunting of Hill House's first season was a glass-plated skyscraper of heart-smooshing magic, albeit with ghosts and terror and whatnot. Created with methodical precision by filmmaker Mike Flanagan, an all-star cast, and a detail-oriented crew, The Haunting of Hill House was easily the best thing that 2018 TV could have delivered.

As a horror series, it's bursting with intelligent decisions and creep-tastic frights that work visually, audibly and psychologically. As a dysfunctional family story, Hill House hits all the right marks with the sibling rivalries, parental disagreements and the characters' personal hang-ups. As pure entertainment, it's a fully rounded look at grief, the limits of mortality and how the scariest places in the world are often the most familiar to us.

I could feasibly spend most of The Haunting of Hill House's Season 1 running time going on and on about the show's expert balance of style and substance. Or about Mike Flanagan's standout direction. Or about the actresses portraying both generations of Crain sisters. Or about how the writers formatted the story so perfectly by reflecting on previous moments under a new light. 2019 will need a miracle to deliver anything that wows me as much as Hill House did.

Those That Regrettably Just Missed The Cut

The Shivering Truth - Adult Swim

Homecoming - Amazon

Barry - HBO

It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia - FXX

Santa Clarita Diet - Netflix

Titans - DC Universe

Daredevil - Netflix

Mayans M.C. - FX

Six-time nominee Sandra Oh is no stranger to the Primetime Emmy Awards, but the actress achieved something truly special with her latest nod. Oh is nominated this year for the category of Outstanding Lead Actress In A Drama Series, which is her first nomination in the category in her career. It's also a milestone for the awards show, as Oh became the first Asian woman to get a nomination in the category in the Emmys' long history.

Sandra Oh's nomination came from her performance as Eve Polastri on the widely acclaimed and record-breaking BBC America series Killing Eve. As mentioned, Oh has been nominated for an Emmy five times in the past, all of which for Best Supporting Actress and her character Cristina Yang on Grey's Anatomy. The breakout success of Killing Eve paired with Oh's prominence in television certainly make her a strong contender for the 2018 award for Best Actress In A Dramatic Series, although it's worth mentioning Oh is part of what is arguably the most competitive category this year.

Sandra Oh's performance in Killing Eve is certainly award-worthy, but this year had some especially strong performances from lead actresses. 2017 winner Elisabeth Moss is back in the mix fresh on the heels of an incredibly tense and emotional Season 2 finale of The Handmaid's Tale, and Evan Rachel Wood is up for the win after shouldering a significant chunk of Westworld Season 2 on her shoulders. Tatiana Maslany won the award back in 2016, and Claire Foy and Keri Russell are both prior recipients of the nomination for the same roles they're up for this year. In short, Oh is the newcomer in a category of women who have been battling for this honor for years, which could certainly play into a voter's decision.

Sandra Oh isn't too concerned with the outcome at the moment, as the actress told THR she's thrilled to be nominated on just about every level. Oh said she's not just thrilled for herself and the show, but for fans who feel the milestone is a step forward for Asian representation:

Killing Eve fans now have something else to celebrate beyond its Season 2 renewal, although we're kind of miffed Jodie Comer didn't get an Emmy nomination as well. The series can currently be viewed via On-Demand services, and on Hulu sometime later this year. For some information about original shows headed to streaming, visit our Netflix and Amazon premiere guides. Those just wanting to see what television will be premiering on the road to the Emmys, check out our summer premiere guide.

The 2018 Emmy nominations field was pretty standard in many ways, with a lot of the year's expected and deserved nominees entering the fray. But, as is the case every time nominations are announced, a large number of worthy shows and actors were ultimately left off the list, to the dismay of many. Among those left off the ballot were some celebrated performances from otherwise nominated shows, one highly egregious absence, and other snubs from series that continue to be met with the cold shoulder. These are CinemaBlend's picks.

Game of Thrones' Leads Are Missing In Action

While Game of Thrones cleaned up in terms of overall nominations, its leading cast members did not meet with similar fortunes. Emilia Clarke and Kit Harington were both left off the ballot, despite delivering the performances that proved tantamount to believing in Season 7's most memorable moments. Whether it was Clarke's Daenerys looking on as her beloved dragon was killed, or Harington's Jon Snow fighting a swarm of White Walkers, they sold all the fantastical moments with as much believability possible. So how did the Emmys miss that?

Counterpart And J.K. Simmons Got Robbed

Each year's drama race could seemingly be the tighest one yet, but 2018 started off already looking like a surefire lock for Starz's mind-warping drama Counterpart to make some major noise at the Emmys. But despite featuring an endlessly interesting central concept, brought to life by meticulous script-writing, Justin Marks' twisty chaos did not get recognized by the TV Academy. Which might have been forgiven had series star J.K. Simmons been recognized for his uncanny talents in the dual roles of Howard Stark, but Simmons also got denied. I bet he would have gotten nominated in Prime Earth's Emmys, though.

Where's Alias Grace?

Netflix's miniseries adaptation of Margaret Atwood's novel has it all. There is the searing lead performance by actress Sarah Gadon that keeps you guessing about Grace's true nature as either the innocently accused or as the diabolical strategist. The eerie direction of American Psycho helmer Mary Harron, and the dialogue-laden script adaptation by Sarah Polley, only add to the show's many rich layers, which should have been enough to get some recognition from the TV Academy.

No Love for The Blacklist

In the crime drama's fifth season, Megan Boone gave her greatest performances to date as Liz dealt with the harrowing consequences of the season's most significant death. Her performances in Episode 8 and 9 alone were enough to prove that case. And Boone wowed fans while holding her own opposite James Spader, as he delivered another splendid performance as Red that was equal parts humorous and dramatic. Spader's turn as the enigmatic Reddington keeps the show's most shocking twists eternally grounded, and that merits recognition. So where was it?

No Killing Eve's Jodie Comer, For Real?

The fact that Killing Eve didn't get nominated for Outstanding Drama was a bit of a blow, considering those eight episodes were some of the most effectively crafted in years, but not altogether unexpected. However, to nominate the absolutely deserving Sandra Oh for portraying Eve means Jodie Comer's similarly perfecto portrayal of the id-driven killer Villanelle should have gotten the same recognition, but it didn't. Even if they had to finagle it to make her a Supporting Actress, it would have been that much more acceptable than for Comer's brilliance to be ignored altogether.

Find out who wins when the Emmy awards when the show airs on NBC on Monday, September 17, at 8:00 p.m. ET. For more about the Emmys, check out NBC's page. For other television shows to watch in the meantime, check out CinemaBlend's guide to TV's summer premieres.

Original Grey's Anatomy cast member Sandra Oh has an answer for everyone wondering whether or not she is willing to return to the medical drama. Oh gave an important preface before answering, and on the day she was asked, the answer was not the answer many fans may want to hear. Albeit, it is the one Oh has for them. On the potential of returning to Grey's Anatomy, Oh said:

Sandra Oh's answer to TV Line sounds as though that door is relatively closed. The actress played Christina Yang for ten seasons, before leaving the show in 2013. Five years later, she has found continued success as title protagonist Eve Polastri on the hit crime drama Killing Eve. While Sandra Oh is absolutely slaying it on the BBC America thriller, Grey's Anatomy fans may still be hoping for her to return to the medical drama someday.

The actress recently revealed that her tenure on the show helped her land the role, which is a pretty awesome endorsement for Grey's Anatomy. While Sandra Oh may be shutting down a return to the show now, she is grateful to Grey's Anatomy fans. As it turns out that the legion of Grey's fans are not the only ones who care for the much-beloved Dr. Christina Yang. Oh shares their enthusiasm for the character, saying:

In the same interview, Sandra Oh expressed her affection for the character she's currently playing. Some actors are fortunate enough to have one role they really love in their careers. So how cool is it that Oh already has two? While she has received five Emmy nominations for her performance as Dr. Yang, Oh is awaiting word on whether she will receive one for her role on Killing Eve. There is intense critical buzz behind her performance. Joining in the acclaim has been CinemaBlend's, Nick Venable.

Given the Emmys' previous recognition of Sandra Oh's work on Grey's Anatomy, there is a strong reason to believe they will follow suit with a nod for her celebrated performance on the crime thriller. Oh has a little over a month left before the Primetime Emmy nominations are announced on July 12.

If she is somehow snubbed, Sandra Oh is guaranteed another shot at it. Killing Eve has been renewed for a second season. Also meaning if she gets a nomination this year, Oh could double up next year. If she gets nominated, it would be her first Emmy nomination in the lead actress category. Grey's Anatomy and Killing Eve fans will be pulling for her.

For new upcoming and returning television shows, you can watch, check out CinemaBlend's guide to TV's summer premieres. If you are curious about the shows that are streaming on Netflix besides Grey's Anatomy, CinemaBlend has you covered with our 2018 Netflix premiere rundown as well as our guide to Amazon Prime's premiere schedule.

Critics were high up on Sandra Oh's Killing Eve from the jump, and while acclaim doesn't always improve a show's ratings, it looks like that may have happened in this case. The BBC America series continued to increase its viewership from the premiere and now, following its Season 1 finale, has set a record no other series has done in over a decade. Killing Eve became the first series since the inclusion of the Nielsen live-plus-three measurement to experience unbroken weekly ratings growth in the adults 25-54 and 18-49 demographics every episode through its Season 1 finale.

Killing Eve's record was technically already a lock in the penultimate episode ahead of the airing of its Season 1 finale, but the fact the drama managed to keep its streak going through the season's entirety only makes the record all the more impressive. The Season 1 finale drew a series high 1.25 million viewers in the Nielsen live+3 ratings (via Uproxx) with the show's audience up a full 86% from the premiere episode. 545,000 of those viewers came from the 25-54 demo, while 378,000 tuned in from the 18-49 group. The jump in audience between the penultimate episode and Season 1 finale is particularly impressive in the 25-54 demo, as the prior week's tally of 455,000 shows an increase of over 90,000 viewers and a total growth of 127% from the season premiere. Comparatively, the show's slightly younger 18-49 demo still rose between that same gap of time, but only by 11,000 viewers with the total demo growth from the premiere up 100%.

Critical acclaim and audience buzz appear to be largely responsible for Killing Eve's growth in audience, as The BBC now seems wise for renewing the series for Season 2 ahead of its Season 1 premiere. With the drama keeping its record of unbroken ratings growth going heading into Season 2, it's very possible the streak will continue through the show's Season 2 premiere as more audiences tune into the series on-demand throughout the summer. That's especially possible should the series win some awards in the offseason, as that always seems like a surefire way to bring additional audiences to a program. Killing Eve is commissioned by BBC America, which makes it eligible for upcoming Emmy nominations in all relevant categories. A win or two there or even some nominations will go a long way in bringing an even larger audience to the series.

Killing Eve just recently concluded Season 1 on The BBC, but episodes of the drama are still available via the network's on-demand services. Fans of the series needing another show to dive into as they wait for Season 2 can find a slew of dates for new and returning shows via our summer premiere guide. Sandra Oh fans who are hoping that all this success for the actress means she's gearing up for another appearance on Grey's Anatomy shouldn't hold their breath, as the actress has already squashed any rumors that allege she's interested in returning to the medical drama.

After ten seasons on the medical drama Grey's Anatomy, original cast member Sandra Oh left her popular role as Dr. Cristina Yang in Season 10. This year, Oh took on the title role of Eve Polastri, the MI5 officer determined to bring down a brutal assassin in the BBC America crime drama, Killing Eve. Lead actress Sandra Oh opened up about on how her stint on Grey's Anatomy helped her decide to take on her starring role in Killing Eve, saying:

Thank you money! It is one of the assets actors have following a long run on a popular series and actors like Sandra Oh know how to leverage it wisely. In her interview with THR, Oh also credits the role and Killing Eve's showrunner Phoebe Waller-Bridge with helping her accept the role of the resilient Eve. It sort of goes without saying, but Oh clearly made the right call to star in the crime drama.

Killing Eve has been one of 2018's most buzzed-about series, and there is a strong chance, that buzz may translate into awards. The nominations for the 2018 Primetime Emmys will be announced on July 12, and there is a lot of reason to hope Sandra Oh's name will be among those read. It would be her sixth Emmy nomination. The actress was nominated five consecutive times for her work on Grey's Anatomy from 2005 to 2009. Reflecting on the four years in between Grey's Anatomy and Killing Eve, Oh says:

Sandra Oh knew what she wanted, and now she has gotten it. Among those to praise her turn in the series is CinemaBlend's Nick Venable, who described Oh as "superb" in the series. It is massive praise for an actress, who consistently impressed during her run on Grey's Anatomy. The suspense of patients' fates on the medical drama is akin to Eve's efforts to stop the deadly reign of Villanelle.

BBC America's Killing Eve just completed its first season on Sunday and what a season it has been. The success of the series has been inarguable, having hit it big with critics and viewers alike, even setting a demo ratings record. Ahead of Season 1's premiere, Killing Eve was already renewed for a second season. It was an early indication that the network was pretty confident about the pending success of the crime drama and they were right to be.

For what else to watch now that the first season of Killing Eve has concluded, you can check out CinemaBlend's guide to TV's summer premieres. For when your other TV favorites are set to bid farewell, check out our guide to television's season finales. If you are done perusing both of those and still need more info on what's on the horizon, check out the 2018 network TV rundown to find out which shows have been cancelled and renewed.

BBC America's Sandra Oh drama Killing Eve has been well received by critics, and audiences are apparently seeing that claim and responding. The series has been doing well for its network and has already broken an impressive ratings record on the road to its Season 1 finale. The drama is the only scripted show in a decade to achieve an unbroken streak of ratings growth in two major demographic, and is presently in the top 5 of best-reviewed dramas of 2018.

Killing Eve may not be the most-watched show on television, but the metric in which the series is growing a fan base is an impressive feat. In its first seven weeks on television, Killing Eve has seen an audience growth of 47% overall. That adds up to 986,000 viewers for the Season 1 penultimate episode with 455,000 of those viewers falling in the 25-54 demographic and 367,000 in the 18-49 group. Both demographic categories have shown a growth of at or above 90% since the series' beginning, which is something advertisers and networks like to see.

In addition to ratings growth, Killing Eve is also "killing" it with critics as it remains one of the top reviewed dramas of 2018 according to Metacritic. Additionally, the series sits at a Rotten Tomatoes critical rating of 96% at the time of writing for its first season, with CinemaBlend's own TV Editor Nick Venable being a fan that says this show should be a top priority for everyone. That could all change should the show disappoint with its Season 1 finale, although all signs so far don't show that happening.

BBC America, of course, is thrilled by Killing Eve's success and had already renewed the series for Season 2 before it even premiered. Network president Sarah Barnett said the Sandra Oh and Jodie Comer led drama has exceeded BBC America's expectations in every way, and that the network had high expectations for the series to begin with. Barnett added that Killing Eve is one of those shows a network dreams of getting, which would appear to say they're wanting to hold onto this show and its increasing success for as long as it will go.

BBC America will air the Season 1 finale of Killing Eve on Sunday, May 26 at 8:00 p.m. ET. Fans of the series who will be needing another show to latch on to during the wait for Season 2 will be able to find all they need at our summer premiere guide. For more on foreign television shows Americans need to get excited about, be sure to catch up on all the news regarding the new series David Tennant and Catherine Tate got on the way.

Sandra Oh. Fun, guilt-free spy thrillers. Original BBC America series. These three things, TV viewers can never have enough of, but that magical trifecta comes together beautifully with Phoebe Waller-Bridge's Killing Eve, a devilishly delightful adaptation of Luke Jennings' Villanelle novellas. At a time when entertainment is dominated by near-faultless superheroes and sympathetic anti-heroes, Killing Eve is injected with a refreshing dose of everyday humanity and subversive genre-bending, with Oh and co-star Jodie Comer taking the slow-burning brilliance to even greater heights. It is the perfect antidote for Peak TV's over-seriousness.

Of the many elements that make Killing Eve so attention-grabbing, Sandra Oh's Eve Polastri and Jodie Comer's Villanelle lead the pack in a rare case where the metaphorical cat and mouse are as interesting and intelligent as the cat-and-mouse plot they're wrapped up in. And in Killing Eve's case, viewers aren't even always sure which character is filling the predator and prey roles. Which isn't to say the lines between good and evil are opaque, exactly.

A world away from her Grey's Anatomy surgeon Christina Yang, Sandra Oh's Eve is a security operative working with MI5 who upends her rather drab work life, cultivating some grand ideas about a series of seemingly unconnected murders. Before we learn any of that, though, we're introduced to two of Eve's most fabulous traits. One: she's only half-British, meaning Oh doesn't have to awkwardly feign an accent. And two: her sense of humor couldn't be darker. Her relationship with risk-averse husband Niko (Owen McDonnell) is pleasant and natural enough, though it soon faces the same strains and sprains as everything else in Eve's life, once her workplace obsessions guide her to deeper and more dangerous places.

Speaking of Eve's work, that's where we meet Bill and Carolyn, as respectively portrayed by the always-excellent David Haig and the Harry Potter franchise's Fiona Shaw. Haig plays Eve's bemusedly gruff and worn-out colleague Bill, who finds himself unwillingly drawn in by Eve's hunches, while Shaw plays the determined and no-nonsense Carolyn, the head of MI6's Russia desk. It's Carolyn who takes Eve's murder theories to heart and heads up a secret unit dedicated to tracking down the supposed killer tying it all together, though she may know more than she's letting on at any given moment. One of my only complaints about the show is that these two characters -- and to a lesser extent, other side characters like Darren Boyd's Frank -- aren't initially set-up enough, which weakens their arcs ever so slightly. It's a small ding, though, since it's arguably necessary in some cases.

Surprising no one, I'm sure, is the fact that Villanelle is the demented assassin with mysterious motivations, and Jodie Comer is a firecracker whose embrace of the character's more animated wickedness is perfectly fitting of the character's pathological and empathy-lite mindset. With a razor-sharp smile as her go-to reaction, Villanelle is as enigmatic and toying as fictional assassins get, somewhat like Dexter Morgan's narration personified, and her thirst for controlled chaos knows no bounds. And every time viewers find themselves hoping for Villanelle to prolong her mayhem, a new layer of ruthlessless arises and makes us feel guilty for wanting more.

Even Villanelle's fearless handler Konstantin (Kim Bodnia) isn't always sure what to expect from the assassin from one moment to the next. Villanelle's self-serving existence and rampant dishonesty don't allow for lasting friendships or romances, with Konstantin as one of her few regular contacts, but something clicks inside her upon crossing paths with Eve, and the obsessive hunt begins. Unfortunately for the good guys, Villanelle's skills include staying a step ahead of authorities, and Eve soon finds herself unwillingly stalked by the very woman she's trying to find.

As much as Killing Eve can be viewed as a straightforward spy thriller, the series also works as a character study, not just of Eve and Villanelle specifically, but of this genre's role-based stereotypes as a whole. (Not to mention most of the plot mechanics inherent to these kinds of stories.) Creator Phoebe Waller-Bridge most definitely did this by design, aiming to flip any and all expectations upside-down through the course of the first season. So don't expect Eve to be a Jason Bourne stand-in with all the right tools and training, and don't expect all of Villanelle's distinct viciousness to be blamed on Big Bad Mother Russia. But even when story elements play out similarly to how they would in traditional thrillers, Killing Eve still goes the extra mile to guarantee the tone is jostled around and twisted in fascinating ways.

With the Amazon co-production Fleabag, Phoebe Waller-Bridge brought a delectably filthy and errable humanity to the "sex and relationship dramedy" subset of modern TV genres, and Killing Eve feels crafted from the same revisionist toolkit. From the trailers and loglines, one cannot properly imagine how funny this show is, but I spent the majority of my viewing time smiling and joyfully howling at the audacity so regularly employed. Just about every scene is an exercise in perceived emotional responses getting antithetically thwarted. Hanging over every vicious murder and depressing tragedy is a surreal levity, while happier circumstances are spiked with darker edges. And it all works rather splendidly, because we're so invested in these characters.

With its top-notch cast, its whip-smart creator, and a storyline that will keep viewers humorously horrified throughout all of the smart twists and turns, Killing Eve has already earned its place as one of the best shows of the year, new or otherwise. (And the already ordered Season 2 will hopefully expand the story in even more interesting ways.) If you feel like you can't possibly fit another new TV series into your life, just quit watching your favorite show and make Killing Eve a higher priority. If you disagree with anything I've said, you can send Villanelle over to accept my apologies in whatever brutal manner she prefers.

Killing Eve will make its debut on BBC America on Sunday, April 8, at 8:00 p.m. ET. (And you can currently watch the first episode on the network's website for free, even without a subscription.) To see what other new and returning shows are on the way, hop over to our midseason premiere schedule and our summer premiere schedule.