While some movies have dark or ambiguous endings, and some of them can be truly great, the happy ending is traditionally what we expect from our entertainment. We want our heroes to win, and the characters we’re emotionally invested in to be happy. However, unless a movie gets a sequel, we never really know what happens after the credits roll.

A recent post on Reddit has been getting a lot of attention, which suggests that some movies, while they might have a happy ending, leave things in a place where it’s actually logical to assume things won’t end up as a happily ever after, after all. The OP suggests that repopulating the Earth at the end of Wall-E probably isn’t going to go so well, considering nobody on the spacecraft has any idea how to do it. (I guess a little trial and error never hurt anyone.)

Others chimed in with similar unfortunate situations, including:

• Wizard of Oz , nothing changed because she had a dream, they are still killing Toto - No_Variety9420
• Snowpiercer. They definitely got eaten by that polar bear as soon as the movie ended. - morningnerds
• Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory. Congratulations Charlie, you now own the largest child endangerment class action lawsuit in the country - Ocounter1
• Back to the Future. George and Lorraine will soon realize that this is not the child they raised. - BitcoinMD
• I mean pretty much the entire class is getting expelled on the spot from the, no doubt very expensive, school the minute Mr Keating leaves the room at the end of Dead Poets Society, right? 🤔 - Academic_Visual116

As somebody whose kids recently watched The Wizard of Oz, I have to say I had exactly the same thought as the comment above, when thinking about the fact that, unlike the original novel, the movie suggests that Dorthey’s experience in Oz is entirely a dream. This means she’s simply returned to the same situation she was in that caused her to run away, and an angry woman has a court order requiring her dog to be put to sleep.

Some of these others are pretty good as well. It’s totally unclear exactly what happened to the other kids in Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory, and while Wonka himself is probably on the hook personally, if Charlie is the owner of the factory, he might be found liable in court. Speaking of the court, I think things might end up being even worse for Mr. Keating in Dead Poets Society. What happens if the parents of Neil think Keating is responsible for their son’s suicide, they could attempt to bring charges against him, and a lawsuit is almost a guarantee.

The Back to the Future comment is a key one as well, as time travel is one of those things that makes less sense the more one thinks about it. And Back to the Future's time travel makes far less sense than some other cinematic examples.

Honestly, this is all very depressing, as the more I think about it, the more I realize that a lot of movies might be darker than intended if you think about what happens next.

I'm a big fan of Sci Fi movies, and I'm a huge fan of great war movies. Sometimes, those two genres meet. It's not always with spectacular results, if I'm honest, but I still end up looking forward to movies and shows that bring them together. I'm talking about movies like Dune and Starship Troopers, and TV shows like Battlestar Galactica and Silo. This is a list dedicated to movies like that. So grab your gear and let's get into the action.

Dune

There are a lot of things that make Dune one of the best science fiction stories of all time. War is a major theme throughout the whole series and certainly something the recent movies have focused on. The politics of war and various armies across the universe feature heavily.

Ender's Game

Despite a stellar cast, including Hailee Steinfeld, Harrison Ford, and Viola Davis, and rich source material from the original novel to draw on, Ender's Game was a critical and box office disappointment, some of which is because of some controversy surrounding the book's author. However, if you're like me and enjoy this kind of movie, about the young trainees in a futuristic army, you will certainly find things to like about the movie.

Avatar

I'll be the first to say that while many love Avatar, I am not among them. That said, it's a movie that definitely belongs on this list. It's about a military mission, though the critiques of the military are a little heavy-handed, and it's one of the biggest box office draws of all time, so whether I like it or not, I'm including it.

Star Trek

This one is a little tricky, as I'm sure fans of Star Trek will be immediately noting in their heads. The United Federation of Planets, and by extension the crew of the USS Enterprise, are primarily a political organization with a mission to promote peace. That said, the ship has a military-like hierarchy, and the crew often finds themselves battling hostile elements in the galaxy. So there are heavy military overtones in every Star Trek series and movie.

Firefly

Like some others on this list, Firefly is a bit of an edge case. While most of the crew of the spaceship Serenity are ex-military, the show itself doesn't have many of the elements of a futuristic army, more a rag-tag crew of space explorers. It's as much a space western in the style of Star Wars as anything else.

Halo

You knew this one had to be here. Halo, based on the video game of the same name, ran for two seasons on Paramount+ and was a moderate success, though it never reached the same popularity as the game it was based on.

Stargate SG-1

Stargate SG-1, which was a show that was born on the heals of the movie Stargate. It ran for 10 seasons, first on Showtime and later on Syfy.

Aliens

One of the most beloved sci-fi movies of all time, Aliens has some of the coolest military scenes featuring the crew of Marines on the mission with Ripley (Sigourney Weaver). One of the most iconic moments in the movie comes when the Marines all wake up from their long trip and Sgt. Apone says. "Another day in the core!"

Battlestar Galactica

The classic sci-fi show Battlestar Galactica is one of the best examples of a futuristic military, even if it's really just a small piece of what its space force used to be. Led by Admiral Adama (Edward James Olmos), the military members run the ship, and by default, the last of humankind, in partnership with civilian leadership.

Starship Troopers

Are you doing your part? There may be no more obvious movie to include on this list than the cult favorite Starship Troopers. The recruiting video alone puts it near the top of the list of movies about the military in the future, to say nothing of the political overtones and satire of the rest of the movie.

The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Parts 1 And 2

The Hunger Games didn't start with a military of the future as a key component, but it certainly ends with two militaries, both the revolutionaries and the army from The Capitol, in the final two movies of the original franchise. It's a great example of two different kinds of armies, as well.

Pacific Rim

I'm not the biggest fan of Kaiju movies, but I absolutely love Pacific Rim from director Guillermo del Toro. This is a bit of an edge case, because it's not really set in the distant future (the 2013 movie was actually set in 2020), the presence of a great military leader like Marshal Stacker Pentecost (Idris Elba) means it absolutely demands to be on this list. It's not like we have technology like the Mechas in the movie anyway, so it feels very futuristic.

The Terminator Franshise

Throughout the entire Terminator franchise, even when the movies aren't about the coming war between humans and machines, there are heavy military overtones, to say nothing of when we do see the actual war in some of the latter movies. The fourth movie, Terminator Salvation, is especially militaristic.

Doom

When I first saw 2005's Doom, based on the notorious video game from the '90s, I couldn't help but be reminded of Aliens in the way the futuristic Marines are portrayed as they travel to Mars to assist the UAC scientist after the attack. John "Reaper" Grimm and Sgt. Mahonin (Karl Urban and Dwyane Johnson, respectively) ooze the same kind of energy that Hicks and the other Marines in Aliens have.

Edge Of Tomorrow

Edge of Tomorrow seems to either be revered or ignored by film fans, but include me in the former. It's such a great sci-fi war movie. Led by Tom Cruise and Emily Blunt, the movie, though not set in the distant future, sees humanity's military come together to fight off invading aliens.

Star Wars

Obviously I had to include Star Wars here. Not only do we get to see the military apparatus of the Empire (and its successor) in all ten of the movies thus far released, but we also see the hierarchy of the Rebel Alliance. The scene at the end of the first movie, when Chewie doesn't get the medal that Han and Luke receive, but that he also deserves, is very much a military-looking ceremony as well.

And yeah, I will acknowledge that technically the movies are "a long time ago" and not in the future...but....c'mon.

Stargate

I'm a huge Kurt Russell fan, and while I loved Stargate when I first saw it, I did not expect it to spawn a franchise. Director and writer Roland Emmerich loves to make movies about futuristic armies, and Stargate is a perfect example of when he is at his best. It's a little cheesy, sure, but that's part of the charm of a good Emmerich popcorn flick.

Babylon 5

Set about 250 years in the future, Babylon 5 is one of those classic '90s TV shows that feels like it's adjacent to the Star Trek universe, but in this case, much more directly military-related. The titular space station is filled with both military personnel and civilians, but it was always the military plotlines that grabbed me the most.

Jupiter Ascending

2015's Jupiter Ascending, from writers and directors Lana and Lilly Wachowski, is a wild movie. It's kind of hard to explain, except to say that the protagonist, a soldier played by Channing Tatum, is part man and part...dog... is a great military character from the future.

Soldier

Kurt Russell and director Paul W. S. Anderson teamed up for 1998's Soldier, about a dystopian military project that turns orphans into killers for the military until things get really weird in the future. Yeah, it's a wild movie, and it was written by David Peoples, who also wrote Blade Runner and considered Soldier to be in the same universe. Yikes

Terra Nova

Terra Nova is a show that got canceled way too soon. It was a big-budget show that looked fantastic and told a super interesting story about a dystopian future that led humanity to open up a portal to another Earth. The military in the show, led by Commander Nathaniel Taylor (Stephen Lang) wasn't the focus, but played a huge role. It's just too bad we didn't get to see more, as the show was canceled after just 13 episodes.

Universal Soldier

Roland Emmerich's first big-budget Hollywood movie, Universal Soldier, has a ton of the DNA that the polarizing director would be known for throughout his career. It's a pretty ridiculous, over-the-top movie about soldiers in the future, starring Jean-Claude Van Damme and Dolph Lundgren as the primary soldiers.

SeaQuest DSV

The simplest way to describe SeaQuest DSV is to say it's Star Trek in a submarine. The cast was led by Jaws star Roy Scheider, and the show ran for three seasons in the mid-90s. It was a fun NBC show, and like Star Trek, it was exactly military, but the organization the sub crew represented was similar to the U.N. and acted in a very militaristic way. Though it took place in 2020, that was 25 years in the future when the show aired.

The Matrix Revolutions

The final Matrix movie in the original trilogy, The Matrix Revolutions, is when things really got militaristic. Throughout the whole series, there were always some aspects of a futuristic military, but the series really leans in with what I would consider the weakest movie of the franchise, but still a really fun movie.

Snowpiercer

Imagine living your whole life in the back of an endless train trip as 5th-class "citizens" of the last people on Earth. That's where we find our heroes in Snowpiercer, who are finally forced to take on the train's military when the horrible conditions bring them to a breaking point.

Andromeda

Set hundreds of years in the future, Andromeda was loosely based on work from Star Trek creator Gene Roddenberry, so as you would expect, it feels like his most famous show, but it also feels a little cheap. Like many shows about spaceships, it's not exactly military, but has a militaristic hierarchy..

The Tomorrow War

The Tomorrow War is a little tricky for this list. It's set in 2022, but it tells the story of time-traveling soldiers from the future. So it kinda counts, right? Sure, why not!

Silo

This is another tricky one, but it's such a great show, I had to include it. Common plays the head of security in Silo, and while they aren't strictly a military organization, they operate very much like one. They are also oppressive and scary, as the military is often shown to be in dystopian futures, like the one in Silo. So it works for me.

Farscape

Farscape is another example of a wild show that was born in the '90s. Though it was canceled after four seasons, cutting short the story, it had legions of fans who still love it today. The story was finally wrapped with a three-hour made-for-TV movie in 2007, called Farscape: Peacekeeper Wars.

The Chronicles of Riddick

Though The Chronicles of Riddick is actually a sequel to Pitch Black, it is far more militaristic in its style than the first movie in the series, which was more of a horror flick. Vin Diesel plays a former bounty hunter on the run from a crew of other hunters who operate very much like a military unit.

The Creator

2023's The Creator is a movie that not enough people have seen. Set in a near-ish future (2065), it stars John David Washington as Sergeant Joshua Taylor, who is part of a force helping to shut down all AI, which has turned against humanity. It's a complicated movie, but it looks amazing, and you should see it just for that.

Defiance

Dystopian futures are always a popular way for shows and movies to show what the future of the military looks like, and sometimes those shows feature rag-tag groups of veterans of a past war just trying to survive, as in Defiance. It's another show that didn't seem to get the kind of attention it deserved from the general public when it ran from 2013 to 2015 on Syfy.

I imagine that there might be some people out there curious if they can find other movies like The Platform on Netflix (one of the best streaming services to subscribe to today). The Spanish-language sci-fi drama's new sequel, The Platform 2, is killing it on the streaming service, which is not much of a surprise, since the original – set in a vertically stacked prison that feeds its inhabitants once a day from a platform descending from the top level – was quite a hit in 2020.

If the Platform ending left you wanting more from its bleak world (let alone with a few head-scratching questions), I might be able to point you in the right direction of where to watch other films that remind me of one of the best thrillers on Netflix. These are a few essentials that fans of The Platform (and The Platform 2) might enjoy taking a bite out of.

Snowpiercer (2014)

Director: Bong Joon-ho

Starring: Chris Evans, Tilda Swinton

What it’s about: A fight over social oppression breaks out on a self-sustaining bullet train housing the last of the human race.

Why it is a movie worth checking out if you are a fan of The Platform: The prison setting of The Platform serves as a metaphor for classist oppression, similar to the socioeconomic commentary in the dystopian movie favorite, Snowpiercer, which sees the poor residents of the caboose fight their way to the top car.

How to watch Snowpiercer

• Stream Snowpiercer on Amazon Prime
• Stream Snowpiercer on Tubi
• Buy Snowpiercer on Blu-ray Amazon

High-Rise (2015)

Director: Ben Wheatley

Starring: Tom Hiddleston, Jeremy Irons

What it’s about: In 1975, a young doctor moves into a London apartment complex with an extremely rigid social hierarchy that soon begins to fall out of control.

Why it is a movie worth checking out if you are a fan of The Platform: Based on the novel by J.G. Ballard, High-Rise is another surreal, claustrophobic satire of dog-eat-dog economics set in, instead of a prison like in The Platform, a place the characters call home.

How to watch High-Rise

• Stream High-Rise on Max
• Rent or buy High-Rise on Amazon
• Buy High-Rise on Blu-ray on Amazon

Dark City (1998)

Director: Alex Proyas

Starring: Rufus Sewell, Kiefer Sutherland

What it’s about: After waking up in a strange, dismal world with no memory of who he is, a man struggles to clear his name in a murder case.

Why it is a movie worth checking out if you are a fan of The Platform: Also considered a movie like The Matrix despite pre-dating it by a year, Dark City is another economically satirical sci-fi thriller that, instead of a prison like in The Platform, imagines an entire metropolis under the control of mysterious forces.

How to watch Dark City

• Rent or buy Dark City on Amazon
• Buy Dark City on Blu-ray on Amazon

Circle (2015)

Director: Aaron Hann, Mario Miscione

Starring: Allegra Masters, Aimee McKay

What it’s about: After inexplicably waking up in a dark, mysterious chamber, fifty random people are tasked with choosing the one among them who deserves to live.

Why it is a movie worth checking out if you are a fan of The Platform: Like The Platform, Circle (also available with a Netflix subscription) is a claustrophobic, socially conscious, sci-fi thriller about a group of trapped strangers fighting for survival, but with a stronger emphasis on themes of mob mentality.

How to watch Circle

• Stream Circle on Netflix

Cube (1997)

Director: Vincenzo Natali

Starring: Nicole de Boer, Maurice Dean Wint

What it’s about: After waking up in a mysterious, high-tech maze where one wrong turn leads to death, six strangers must work together to find a safe way out.

Why it is a movie worth checking out if you are a fan of The Platform: Lighter on social commentary than The Platform but equally heavy in claustrophobic thrills, Cube is a great, underrated '90s movie set entirely in a bizarre, minimalist, and dangerous, prison-like environment.

How to watch Cube

• Stream Cube on Tubi
• Stream Cube on Freevee through Amazon
• Buy Cube on Blu-ray on Amazon

The Stanford Prison Experiment (2015)

Director: Kyle Patrick Alvarez

Starring: Billy Crudup, Michael Angarano

What it’s about: Twenty-four male, college-age volunteers are randomly assigned to pose as prison guards or incarcerated individuals for a psychological study that leads to shocking findings in 1971.

Why it is a movie worth checking out if you are a fan of The Platform: One could also interpret The Platform as a dark experiment in human behavior, which was exactly the purpose of the infamous, eponymous true event that inspired The Stanford Prison Experiment.

How to watch The Stanford Prison Experiment

• Stream The Stanford Prison Experiment on Paramount+ with Showtime add-on
• Stream The Stanford Prison Experiment on AMC+
• Rent or buy The Stanford Prison Experiment on Amazon
• Buy The Stanford Prison Experiment on Blu-ray on Amazon

The Belko Experiment (2016)

Director: Greg McLean

Starring: John Gallagher Jr., Tony Goldwyn

What it’s about: Trapped in their corporate office, a group of co-workers are forced to fight to the death.

Why it is a movie worth checking out if you are a fan of The Platform: From the mind of writer James Gunn, The Belko Experiment is a fictional and much more uproariously violent study in human behavior, set in a locked-down office building.

How to watch The Belko Experiment

• Stream The Belko Experiment on Paramount+
• Stream The Belko Experiment on Tubi
• Rent or buy The Belko Experiment on Amazon
• Buy The Belko Experiment on Blu-ray on Amazon

Saw (2004)

Director: James Wan

Starring: Cary Elwes, Leigh Whannell

What it’s about: Two men wake up chained up in a dirty bathroom and are each given instructions to kill the other if they want to survive.

Why it is a movie worth checking out if you are a fan of The Platform: The Pit (the nickname for the prison from The Platform) also serves as a test of endurance and the will to live, much like the deadly scenarios orchestrated by Jigsaw in the Saw movies.

How to watch Saw

• Stream Saw on Max
• Stream Saw on Peacock
• Buy Saw on Blu-ray Amazon

You can dive even deeper into the world of The Platform by exploring the same themes and tones with these movies.

In 2004, creators J.J. Abrams, Damon Lindelof, and Jeff Lieber introduced one of TV's all-time most intense and absorbing mysteries with Lost. Led by Matthew Fox as Jack Shepherd, the Lost cast found themselves, after a near-fatal plane crash, stranded on a desert island inhabited by more things to be concerned about than their own survival.

Now that Lost is on Netflix, you could binge through the best episodes of Lost for what might be a 37th time. Or, if you were interested in seeing what other perplexing survivalist dramas might be available on more of the best streaming services to subscribe to today (or for purchase or on physical media), read on.

Twin Peaks (1990-1991, 2017)

Special Agent Dale Cooper (Kyle MacLachlan) investigates the murder of a teenage girl in a quaint Washington town where there is even more to be suspicious about.

Why it is a great show to watch if you are a fan of Lost: Starting off relatively grounded before introducing more surreal elements, we would not be surprised if co-creator David Lynch's Twin Peaks, which ended in the '90s with one of the best TV cliffhangers before Showtime revived it decades later, had a heavy influence on Lost.

• Stream Twin Peaks on Paramount+
• Buy Twin Peaks on Amazon
• Buy Twin Peaks on Blu-ray

The Leftovers (2014-2017)

People of the world struggle to maintain happiness and stability in the years after 2% of the Earth's population mysteriously vanishes.

Why it is a great show to watch if you are a fan of Lost: Created by Damon Lindelof with original book author Tom Perotta, The Leftovers is another WTF-drenched drama involving characters who are trapped in other ways, having lost loved ones or their sense of self 

• Stream The Leftovers on Max

From (2022-Present)

A group of people try to figure out a way out to escape from a town that mysteriously imprisons anyone who enters it.

Why it is a great show to watch if you are a fan of Lost: Produced by former Lost EPs Josh Bender and Jeff Pinkner, From is another drama about a group of people struggling to survive while trapped in a mysterious, isolated area where strange occurrences threaten their lives at every turn.

• Stream From on MGM+
• Buy From on Amazon

1899 (2022)

A commercial cruise ship full of immigrants from all over the world faces a nightmarish interruption to its journey when another ship is discovered adrift.

Why it is a great show to watch if you are a fan of Lost: The unfortunately cancelled Netflix original, 1899, is another series about a diverse group of strangers brought together after their travel vessel becomes lost and begins to suffer unexplainable phenomenon.

• Stream 1899 on Netflix

Snowpiercer (2020-Present)

A self-sustaining bullet train becomes Earth's only habitable environment after a climate change experiment ends with cataclysmic results.

Why it is a great show to watch if you are a fan of Lost: Based on a French graphic novel that Bong Joon-ho made into a 2014 dystopian movie favorite, Snowpiercer is yet another series about a diverse group of strangers brought together through tragic and unusual circumstances after an accident involving their travel vessel.

• Stream Snowpiercer on AMC+

The Prisoner (1967-1968)

After resigning from his job, a secret agent (played by series creator Patrick McGoohan) is abducted and brought to a seemingly idyllic village where he cannot remember his own name.

Why it is a great show to watch if you are a fan of Lost: Many writers for Lost cited the British sci-fi thriller, The Prisoner — a hit 1960s drama that was rebooted in 2009 as an AMC miniseries — as an influence on the series, being a mysterious drama set on an inescapable island, for one.

• Stream The Prisoner on Amazon Prime
• Stream The Prisoner on Tubi
• Buy The Prisoner on Blu-ray

Severance (2022-Present)

At a company that keeps its employees' personal and professional memories surgically separate, a group of office teammates (played by Adam Scott, Britt Lower, Christopher Walken, and more) become curious about life on the outside.

Why it is a great show to watch if you are a fan of Lost: Fans of Apple TV+'s multi-layered drama, Severance, which is considered one of the best sci-fi TV shows of its time, have often compared the mysterious company it is set at, Lumen, to the Dharma Initiative from Lost.

• Stream Severance on Apple TV+

Yellowjackets (2022-Present)

Decades after a plane crash left them stranded in the wilderness, a group of former high school soccer teammates continues to be haunted by memories of that traumatic time in their lives in their adulthood.

Why it is a great show to watch if you are a fan of Lost: Also one of the best shows to watch if you like Fallout, Yellowjackets, from creators Ashley Lyle and Bart Nickerson, bears a somewhat similar plot to Lost, following a group of characters trapped in the wilderness and a boasting a non-linear narrative structure.

• Stream Yellowjackets on Netflix
• Stream Yellowjackets on Paramount+ with Showtime
• Buy Yellowjackets on Amazon
• Buy Yellowjackets on Blu-ray

Dark (2017-2020)

The lives of four German families are upended by the mysterious disappearance of two children.

Why it is a great show to watch if you are a fan of Lost: From Baran bo Odar and Jantje Friese, the creators of the aforementioned 1899, Dark is often compared to Lost for its penchant for shocking cliffhangers, supernatural elements, and an ominous tone surrounding characters who each carry a worrisome burden.

• Stream Dark on Netflix

Under The Dome (2013-2015)

The citizens of Chester’s Mill, Maine, become suddenly and inexplicably cut off from the rest of the world when a giant, transparent, indestructible force field appears and completely surrounds them.

Why it is a great show to watch if you are a fan of Lost: One of the most distinct differences between the characters in Lost and the characters in developer Brian K Vaughn's CBS TV show based on Stephen King's 2009 novel, Under the Dome, is that they actually are home, but are kept there against their will for reasons unknown.

• Stream Under the Dome on Paramount+
• Buy Under the Dome on DVD

If none of these TV shows end up satisfying the Lost fan in you, go ahead and boot up your Netflix subscription and "go back" to the original. However, you are bound to find some other great series with mysterious twists and absorbing themes of isolation at some point.

Have you ever felt like you exist in a post-apocalyptic movie or TV show? Well, before you start building an underground bunker, stock up on non-perishable food, and practice any other survival tactics you know, take a look back at some of the best dystopian movies (and the genre's finest small-screen entries) and see if the potential causes to civilization's downfall that they provide feel at all familiar to you.

Climate Change Experiment Gone Wrong (Snowpiercer)

In Bong Joon-ho's 2014 adaptation of the French graphic novel, Snowpiercer, a diverse group of passengers boards a self-sustaining bullet train right before an experimental attempt to reverse climate change turns the outside world into an uninhabitable tundra. Seventeen years later, the survivors have set up a caste system from inside the train, but some of the impoverished citizens of the caboose, led by Curtis (Chris Evans in one of his most underrated performances), aim to resist.

Global Outbreak Of Post-Fatal Reanimation (The Walking Dead)

Until an explanation was provided in the post-credits scene from the finale of the short-lived spin-off, The Walking Dead: World Beyond, we never knew what caused the "Walker Apocalypse" in AMC's series adaptation of Robert Kirkman's hit comic book. However, the second season did reveal a unique aspect of the zombie virus, in that all survivors are somehow doomed to be reanimated no matter how they die unless their brain is destroyed.

Flooded Earth (Waterworld)

In Waterworld, global warming worsens enough to melt the polar ice caps, causing mass flooding that leaves the entire Earth fully submerged... or so it seems. Kevin Costner stars in the now beloved 1994 box office flop as a mariner who searches for what is believed to be the last of dry land in this anarchic dystopia.

Mystical Tree (Sweet Tooth)

Based on the DC Vertigo comic book series by Jeff Lemire, Sweet Tooth tells the story of a deadly virus that broke out at the same time many infants were mysteriously born as human/animal hybrids, causing suspicion that these unique beings were somehow responsible for the pandemic. In the Netflix fantasy series finale, it is revealed that a unique tree with antlers for branches was attacked by an axe-wielding human, inspiring it to kill the human race and replace them with animal-like beings.

Artificial Intelligence (The Terminator Movies)

The first three Terminator movies are, more than anything, time travel movies set in the modern day that provide hints and glimpses of a future eradicated by sentient machines. The fourth installment, 2009's Terminator: Salvation, is the first to be set entirely in the wartorn dystopia in which a grown-up John Connor (Christian Bale) leads a human resistance.

Nuclear Disaster (Fallout)

The long-running video game franchise, Fallout, and its Amazon Prime original series adaptation involves a unique depiction of a world eradicated by nuclear bombs, forcing some lucky people underground and others struggling to endure the surface. It takes place in the distant future, but one in which microprocessors were never invented, causing technological progress to remain largely trapped in the 1950s.

Sound-Hunting Aliens (A Quiet Place)

The A Quiet Place movies depict the ongoing aftermath of an alien invasion that is easy to survive, as long as you watch your volume. The vicious "Death Angels," as they are called, cannot see but have impeccable hearing ability that makes them a danger to anyone who makes even the slightest peep.

Cordyceps (The Last Of Us)

Craig Zobel developed one of the most acclaimed video game adaptations of all time with his HBO series based on the hit PlayStation game, The Last of Us. One of the most interesting things about the show's take on zombie fiction is that the inciting incident — a Cordyceps fungus that turns humans into grotesque monsters — is scientifically plausible.

Unknown, Psychologically Manipulative Phenomenon (Bird Box)

Even though Josh Malerman's novel that inspired Bird Box was published years before A Quiet Place was released, many audiences compared the 2018 Netflix original thriller to it for somewhat understandable reasons. Instead of aliens that force survivors to keep quiet, Sandra Bullock's character and others must shield their eyes from a mysterious force that has a fatal effect on some and a dangerous psychological effect on others.

Universal Loss Of Sight (See)

Jason Momoa leads the Apple TV+ series See, which foretells a global virus that leaves a mere few million survivors, whose descendants are later born blind. The main setting takes place so far in the future that the sense of sight is believed to be a myth among the people, who live in a more primitive and tribal society. 

Depleting Resources And Economic Collapse (Mad Max Movies)

It is never explicitly stated in the Mad Max movies what caused Australia to become a barren, desert wasteland of fire and blood, but there are clues littered throughout George Miller's seminal franchise. The 1979 original depicts a near future with an increased crime rate while the following films show further decay resulting from a rapid loss of natural resources and a ruined economy.

Disappearance Of 2% Of Mankind (The Leftovers)

Imagine if two percent of the world's population suddenly vanished from the face of the Earth. Tom Perotta's novel The Leftovers and co-developer Damon Lindelof's HBO series based upon it does not bother to ask how or why the rapture-esque event occurs but envisions how it would affect those who remain.

Infertility (Children Of Men)

One of the best movies of the 2000s, director Alfonso Cuarón's adaptation of P.D. James' novel, Children of Men, takes place in a dystopian future in which all women have mysteriously lost the ability to have children, ensuring the human race has an expiration date. However, when the first woman to become pregnant in years is discovered, Theo Faron (Clive Owen) is tasked with escorting her through a wartorn world and bringing her to safety. 

Extraterrestrial Infiltration (V)

While the antagonists of most alien invasion movies are pretty upfront about their intentions, the cult favorite miniseries V (and its subsequent series continuation, concluding miniseries called V: The Final Battle, and ABC's 2009 remake) flips the script a bit. Lizard-like creatures from another world don human-like disguises to gain mankind's trust, but their plans to deplete Earth's resources and feed on humans are later revealed.

Mutated Strain Of Ebola (28 Days Later)

What makes 28 Days Later one of the most realistic zombie movies is that the infected are not the living dead, but are alive and not doing very well at all. In director Danny Boyle and writer Alex Garland's 2003 thriller, a strain of Ebola evolves into a highly contagious virus that instantly turns people into mindless beings of insatiable fury, leading to a mostly desolate London. 

Technological Breakdown (Twisted Metal)

As the 1990s were coming to a close, people feared that once we entered the year 2000, all technology would fail, which is similar to the cyber attack that created the dystopian society in Twisted Metal. Peacock's series adaptation of the video game franchise stars Anthony Mackie as a delivery man traveling through the dangerous lands that exist outside of the walled-off fortresses where the last of the world's major cities stand.

Darkseekers (I Am Legend)

One of Will Smith's best movies is 2007's I Am Legend, in which he plays Robert Neville, who believes he is the last human being alive, due to a virus that he helped create in an attempt to cure cancer. Instead, it turned those infected into nocturnal, zombie-like creatures referred to as "Darkseekers" that fed on the immune survivors, leading to the lonely Earth the doctor must endure on his own.

Alien Invasion (Falling Skies)

From producer Steven Spielberg, Falling Skies depicts the aftermath of extra-terrestrials coming to Earth and destroying all major cities, with the sole intention of extracting an Earthly resource that can power their technology. Noah Wyle leads the series, which ran for five seasons on TNT, as a former history professor who becomes a leading figure of mankind's resistance.

Evil Robot (9)

Director Shane Acker's Tim Burton-produced, feature-length adaptation of his animated short 9, which came out in 2009, begins after humanity is no more and the only living beings left are a group of nine sentient rag dolls. They were created by a scientist who was also forced by a fascist leader to build the robotic device that would end mankind known as B.R.A.I.N.

Vampires (The Strain)

In most vampire lore, the creatures typically keep to themselves, waiting until nightfall to feed on, maybe, one or two victims at a time. However, Guillermo del Toro and Carlton Cuse's FX TV show The Strain — also based on their series of novels — sees the bloodsuckers attempt world domination, leaving a small batch of unbitten survivors to hopefully bring light back into the world.

Dragons (Reign Of Fire)

We often associate dragons with stories set in a fantasy world and at a time way before modern technology existed. However, Reign of Fire, starring Matthew McConaughey and Christian Bale, imagines a near future in which most of humanity has been wiped out by the large, winged, fire-breathing beasts.

Global Loss Of Electricity (Revolution)

Creator Eric Kripke's NBC series Revolution takes place years after a worldwide blackout leaves humanity in a state of violent disarray. It would later be revealed that a highly advanced computer virus is what caused electricity to become extinct.

A Combination Of Things (This Is The End)

The point of the 2013 apocalyptic comedy This Is The End is really just to see celebrities like Seth Rogen, Jonah Hill, and Emma Watson poking fun at themselves. So, Rogen and co-writer and co-director Evan Goldberg do not harm the story one bit by throwing various doomsday scenarios at you, such as the Rapture, earthquakes, a sinkhole, and giant demons.

Virus Carried Through Precipitation (The Rain)

One of the best horror TV shows on Netflix is a Danish import called The Rain, in which the eponymous, common weather pattern becomes humanity's worst fear. The reason being: that anyone who is touched by rainfall immediately contracts a disease that proves deadly for most, but causes bizarre effects for others.

Zombie Outbreak Via Mad Cow Disease (Zombieland)

Most of the best zombie movies do not even bother to explain how the dead rise from their graves and pass on an appetite for human flesh through bites. Leave it to a horror comedy movie like 2009's Zombieland to come up with a source of the carnage, which Columbus (Jesse Eisenberg) reveals in his overhead narration to be a mutated strain of Mad Cow Disease.

Global Animal Attacks (Zoo)

Animals lack ego, ambition, and other qualities that keep humanity at the top of the food chain, but what if they suddenly gain a desire to take the planet back? Authors James Patterson and Michael Ledwidge envisioned this scenario in their 2012 novel, Zoo, which was later adapted into a short-lived CBS series of the same name. 

World War III (Equilibrium)

Writer and director Kurt Wimmer's Equilibrium imagines a society in which, in the aftermath of a brutal third World War, human emotion is medically suppressed by law, in addition to all art being banned. Yet, when John Preston (Christian Bale), whose profession involves maintaining order in his dystopian society, accidentally misses a dose, the emotional response leads him to join a resistance against his totalitarian state.

Overpopulation And High Pollution (Terra Nova)

With the world's population rising rapidly and the environment suffering as a result, an ordinary family searches for a new place to call home. They find what they need by traveling back to prehistoric times and joining Terra Nova, which is the eponymous colony from Fox's short-lived sci-fi series.

Vanishing Technology And Government (The Postman) 

If you missed the opening caption that indicates The Postman takes place 16 years in the future, you might be quick to assume this dystopian sci-fi flick is just another Kevin Costner-led Western. While the initial cause of the apocalypse in the 1997 thriller is never made clear, its lingering aftermath involves the complete erasure of modern technology, leaving people to travel by horse, for instance, and a rise in neo-feudalism.

Deadly Exposure To Sunlight (Into The Night)

In Netflix's Belgian sci-fi series Into the Night, the radiation from the Sun becomes too intense for humanity to withstand, causing anyone exposed to its light to drop dead where they stood. This event forces a group of airline passengers to fly wherever the sun has not risen for as long as they can.

Nuclear Holocaust (The Book Of Eli)

The desolate world from 2010's The Book of Eli was brought on by a nuclear disaster that caused a wide depletion of most natural resources... and religion, too. Denzel Washington stars in the title role of a drifter on a mission to bring the last Bible in existence to the right people, if he can survive the treacherous dystopian landscape.

Monsterization (Sweet Home)

Netflix's live-action adaptation of the webtoon Sweet Home takes place in a version of South Korea eradicated by a virus that turns humans into bizarre creatures in a process referred to as "monsterization." The series' hero, Cha Hyun-su (Song Kang), becomes infected by this disease in Season 1, but is one of the few to maintain human characteristics amid his transformation.

With seemingly endless options for television series to watch — be that on cable or via one of the best streaming services available — the landscape for TV is constantly changing. We’ve already seen some devastating TV cancellations in 2024 so far, and beloved series like Station 19 and Blue Bloods are in the midst of their final seasons. That makes it all the sweeter when we get that wonderful confirmation from the networks that our favorite shows will live to see another season. However, with so many shows to pay attention to, it can be hard to keep up with what's been renewed, so we're here to help.

Below you can find all of the most recent TV series to receive renewals.

Grey's Anatomy (ABC)

New Grey's Anatomy showrunner Meg Marinis didn't seem concerned about the longtime medical drama's immediate future when discussing just how long Grey's Anatomy could realistically last. Her confidence in the show being able to continue its historic run was confirmed, as ABC announced the Seattle surgeons will return for Season 21

9-1-1 (ABC)

On the same week that 9-1-1 will air its 100th episode — a crossover with The Bachelor — the first responder drama received even more good news, with the confirmation of an eighth season to come. Season 7 is the series' first on ABC after airing on Fox since 2018.

Hell's Kitchen (Fox)

Hell’s Kitchen is one of the longest running of Gordon Ramsay’s TV shows, pitting two teams against each other in high-stakes culinary battle to produce some impressive food (and some pretty surprising moments, too). Season 22 wrapped in January, and it wasn’t a huge surprise when Fox confirmed in March that it would be back; however, fans may be excited that it has already been renewed for two more seasons. 

The Last Thing He Told Me (Apple TV+)

Based on the novel of the same name by Laura Dave, The Last Thing He Told Me on Apple TV+ was intended to be a limited series, as the thriller followed the events of the book — Hannah Hall’s (Jennifer Garner) search for her missing husband and her relationship with stepdaughter Bailey (Angourie Rice). However, Dave has opted to pen a sequel to the story, and the streamer chose to renew it for a Season 2. 

Chicago Fire (NBC)

One Chicago fans got some good news when all three series received early renewals from NBC. The longest-running of the three, Chicago Fire, will see a 13th season premiering this fall. While the entire cast is likely happy for the boost in job security, the renewal is possibly especially exciting for Hallmark actress Jocelyn Hudon, who is joining the team in a recurring role with the option to become a series regular.

Chicago P.D. (NBC)

Meanwhile, the police corner of the Chicago trifecta will see a 12th season after what has so far been an exciting 11th, complete with a big serial killer story that will apparently pick back up in the final two episodes. Jesse Lee Soffer is also set to return, but not as Detective Jay Halstead (to the disappointment of some fans). Instead, Soffer will remain behind the camera to direct later in Season 11.  

Chicago Med (NBC)

Last but not least, the newest Chicago One series was announced to be returning in 2024-25. Chicago Med premiered in 2015, telling the stories of the doctors and nurses of Gaffney Chicago Medical Center. Season 9 has seen some new romances in the ED and a big story for Sharon Goodwin (S. Epatha Merkerson), and now fans have been guaranteed that milestone 10th season. 

Law & Order (NBC)

The Chicago shows weren’t the only Dick Wolf series to get the good news, as Law & Order has been renewed for an impressive 24th season. The show has been on long enough that, as Mehcad Brooks pointed out, the writers have found the “magical balancing act” between the “case of the week” format and featuring deeper character work. 

Law & Order: SVU (NBC)

Meanwhile, Law & Order: SVU is currently in its 25th season, celebrating a quarter-century of seeking justice for assault victims. That will officially continue into a 26th season this fall, leaving just Law & Order: Organized Crime in renewal limbo, as NBC is apparently still in discussion over whether or not Christopher Meloni’s spinoff will get a fifth season. Could a crossover tip the scales? 

The Way Home (Hallmark)

The time-traveling drama The Way Home found a fast following on Hallmark when it premiered in 2023, and the Landry family members (played by Andie McDowell, Chyler Leigh and Sadie Laflamme-Snow) left some mysteries still to be solved at the end of Season 2. The good news is it will be back for Season 3. The bad news is we have to wait until 2025.

NCIS: Sydney (CBS)

The first season of this Australia-based military drama ended on a big finale cliffhanger back in January, so it comes as a great relief that CBS has renewed NCIS: Sydney for Season 2. Olivia Swann and other cast members expressed their excitement, and we’re right there with them. We can’t wait to see them take advantage of all the crossover potential with that fun team dynamic. 

The Bear (FX/Hulu)

The Bear has been an awards darling in its first two seasons, racking up Emmy Awards and Golden Globes with its smart scripts, emotional stories and dynamite cast that includes  Jeremy Allen White, Ayo Edebiri and Ebon Moss-Bachrach. As one of the best Hulu original shows available, it was no surprise to see it renewed for Season 3, and now it’s been announced that Season 4 will film back-to-back with the episodes set to premiere in June, per Variety. 

Snowpiercer (AMC)

TNT previously announced that it had made the “difficult decision” to not air Snowpiercer’s fourth season, despite the fact that it had already been completed. AMC has since announced it will make Seasons 1-3 available to stream on AMC+ later this year, as well as air Snowpiercer's final season on AMC and AMC+ in 2025. 

Real Time With Bill Maher (HBO)

Bill Maher has made a career out of being politically incorrect, and he will continue along that path with HBO, as his talk show has been renewed. Real Time with Bill Maher — which dives into current events, politics and everything media- and pop culture-related — will continue for another two seasons, with the latest renewal taking the series through 2026.

Fire Country (CBS)

Fire Country has been a hit for CBS since its 2022 inception, so while its Season 3 renewal wasn’t a big surprise, it was still cool to see the cast light something on fire in celebration. The series saw a jump in viewership at the start of its second season after an already-successful premiere cycle, prompting a quick re-up for the drama. 

Congratulations to the fans of all of the series listed above. It can be tough out there in the TV world, and it's good to know there are more stories to be told when it comes to these shows.

While all forms of art require imagination, the genre of science-fiction is one in which it is especially crucial. Films in this category envision entire worlds of a bright (or dark) future or one inhabited by lifeforms of a greater intelligence — much like the filmmakers who created some of the following films that earned a Rotten Tomatoes score of more than 90%. The following are some of the all-time greatest sci-fi movies that won over most critics, according to the review aggregator site.

Aliens (1986) - 98%

The debate over which of the first two (and arguably best) Alien movies is the greater installment only gets hairier when you see that they both have a 98% critical score on Rotten Tomatoes. Regardless, writer and director James Cameron’s Aliens — featuring Sigourney Weaver’s Oscar-nominated return as Ellen Ripley — is the best to watch for fans of action movies.

Arrival (2016) - 94%

To call Arrival one of the greatest alien invasion movies of all time is major oversimplification, and not just because it has a staggering 94% score on RT. Director Denis Villeneuve’s Oscar-winning adaptation of Ted Chiang’s short story, “Story of Your Life,” is an astonishingly inventive and hopeful meditation on how human beings interact disguised as a story about struggling to understand our extra-terrestrial visitors.

Back To The Future (1985) - 97%

All it takes is a look at Back to the Future’s 97% RT score (out of 89 critic reviews) and 94% audience score (out of more than 250,000 user reviews) to understand why it is considered one of the best time travel movies of all time. However, if you want specifics, director Robert Zemeckis’ iconic ‘80s classic boasts brilliantly charming performances from Michael J. Fox and Christopher Lloyd, a remarkably clever plot involving Marty McFly meeting his parents as teens in the 1950s, and Alan Silvestri’s rousing score, to name a few highlights.

Brazil (1985) - 98%

Monty Python member Terry Gilliam went on to become known as one of cinema’s most audacious and unique visionary filmmakers, and Brazil is, perhaps, his most audacious and unique film (which is really saying something). The 98% of critics who praised this bizarre Oscar-winner about a disillusioned bureaucrat whose wild daydreams begin to come true especially admired its cheekily comic twist on more dour, Orwellian themes.

Close Encounters Of The Third Kind (1997) - 94%

In Steven Spielberg movies, you may find aliens that are kind (E.T.) or volatile (War of the Worlds), but the visitors from Close Encounters of the Third Kind lie somewhere in the middle. As its 94% RT score will show, this fantastic tale — with timeless special effects and one of John Williams’ best Spielberg movie scores —  “is important” and really “means something.”

The Day The Earth Stood Still (1951) - 95%

At its best, science-fiction is used as a valuable tool for reflecting on our current society or delivering a much-needed message, and one of the smartest and most influential examples to come out the 1950s’ B-movie era is The Day the Earth Stood Still. Even modern critics that contributed to its 95% score on RT regard this story of an alien (Michael Rennie) and a robot addressing the human race with an urgency for peace as a timeless classic of great importance, perhaps now more than ever.

The Endless (2017) - 92%

At 92% on RT, The Endless remains the highest-rated film yet by the inventive filmmaking duo of Aaron Moorhead and Justin Benson, who also lead the cast as brothers revisiting the cult they escaped from years ago. Without giving too much away, if you are a fan of time loop movies, you do not want to miss this one.

E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial (1982) - 99%

While most films about aliens involve human beings suffering a tragic fate at the hands of malevolent creatures, E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial is an entirely different breed (even if the original idea for it was much darker). Steven Spielberg’s story of a lonely boy befriending a lost creature from another planet captured the hearts of critics (99% on RT) and audiences alike, and still inspires people of all ages to this day.

The Fly (1986) - 93%

The key to a great movie remake is to take the original concept and twist it in a way that makes it stand firmly on its own, and David Cronenberg’s reimagining of the 1958 sci-fi classic, The Fly, is a quintessential examples. With a 93% critic score and an 83% audience score on RT, this terrifying romantic tragedy about a scientist (Jeff Goldblum) slowly transforming into a fusion of man and insect will surely leave you afraid, very afraid.

Forbidden Planet (1956) - 96%

Not many people realize this, but Forbidden Planet is actually an epic, high-concept, sci-fi retelling of William Shakespeare’s The Tempest. Perhaps that is why this story about a crew of space travelers who find a world inhabited by only a doctor and his daughter is still so highly acclaimed to this day, boasting a 96% on RT, currently.

Ghost In The Shell (1995) - 95%

At 95% on RT, Ghost in the Shell is one of the most acclaimed Japanese anime films of all time. The story of a cyborg who begins to ponder her own humanity while tracking a man who hacks the brains of part-human, part-machine hybrids is an astonishing visual treat and may be more relevant today than ever.

Godzilla (1954) - 93%

Truly the king of the monsters, Godzilla is the face of countless classics — only a few of which have exceeded 90% on RT, including the one that started it all. Originally called Gojira, what has earned Ishirô Honda’s seminal blockbuster a 93% on RT is not just its hair-raising, larger-than-life thrills, but its post-war social commentary.

Gravity (2013) - 96%

Alfonso Cuarón won his first Best Director Oscar for this intense Sandra Bullock movie that proves you do not necessarily need nefarious otherworldly creatures to make outer space terrifying. Yet, it was mostly its immersive cinematography and seamless special effects that earned Gravity a 96% on RT out of 362 reviews.

Her (2013) - 94%

It barely seems fair to call Her a science-fiction movie, because humans have become so attached to technology that the idea of falling in love with an AI is not so far-fetched. Perhaps that is why 94% of critics on RT found themselves so moved by the romance between Joaquin Phoenix’s divorced love letter writer and Scarlett Johansson as his digital personal assistant, in writer and director Spike Jonze’s not-too-futuristic, Oscar-winning dramedy.

The Host (2007) - 93%

Not to be confused with 2020’s Host — which is actually one of a few horror movies above 90% on RT — this creature feature would also count as one of the best Korean horror movies in recent memory, let alone of all time. Boasting an impressive 93% on RT, The Host proves that Academy Award-winning Parasite director Bong Joon-ho is, among many other genres, also a master of sci-fi.

Invasion Of The Body Snatchers (1978) - 92%

While the first (out of many) cinematic retellings of Jack Finney’s seminal, paranoia-fueled novel remains the highest-rated adaptation so far, this 92% rated version is one of the most celebrated thrillers of the 1970s. Also one of Jeff Goldblum’s best movies, if there is anything that Phillip Kaufman’s Invasion of the Body Snatchers specifically has over the original 1956 classic it's a bolder approach to its bleak concept and hopelessly eerie tone.

The Iron Giant (1999) - 96%

One of the most underrated animated movies of its time — with underwhelming box office returns to prove it — The Iron Giant is, luckily, remembered today as a smart, heartwarming, and thrilling classic, with an impressive 96% RT score and 90% audience rating to show for it. Vin Diesel gives one of his best performances as the voice of the titular, gargantuan extra-terrestrial robot in the film that paved the way for director Brad Bird to become one of Pixar’s greatest icons.

Looper (2012) - 93%

Rian Johnson is a master of subversion — not just in how he crafts stories that keep audiences on their toes, but in the way he turns a certain genre on its head (such as film noir) by fusing it with an entirely different genre (such as sci-fi), like he does with Looper. Most of the 93% of positive critic reviews on RT agree that its already amusing concept — a mafia hitman (Joseph Gordon-Levitt) wrapped in a cat-and-mouse game with his future self (Bruce Willis) — is elevated by its top-notch performances.

Mad Max: Fury Road (2015) - 97%

It is rare when the fourth installment of a decades-old franchise ends up being its most acclaimed chapter among both critics and audiences, but with a 97% critics score and 86% audience rating, that is the case for Mad Max: Fury Road. This dazzling, non-stop trek through a surreal desert landscape sees Tom Hardy and Charlize Theron at their best, and fully realizes George Miller’s maddening post-apocalyptic vision, making it the best of the Mad Max movies, easily.

Metropolis (1927) - 97%

If you have ever been curious about getting into silent films, a good choice to start would be Fritz Lang’s visually stunning, highly influential utopian drama. Even though H.G. Wells himself did not seem to care for it in his New York Times review, Metropolis has a fresh 97% rating out of 138 critic reviews and a 92% audience score that solidifies it as one of sci-fi cinema’s finest, nearly a century later.

Repo Man (1984) - 98%

While Repo Man was certainly not a hit when it was first released — it only made $129,000, according to Box Office Mojo — it is now regarded as one of the most underrated films of 1984. Certified fresh on RT with a 98% score, the bizarre satire stars Emilio Estevez as a punk-turned-repossession agent pursuing a Chevrolet Malibu that he discovers is carrying something truly out-of-this-world.

The Road Warrior (1981) - 95%

While the original Mad Max had some amusing sequences and served as a fitting backstory for the titular anti-hero, the sequel is the film that would come to visually and tonally define the franchise and most post-apocalyptic thrillers to follow. Critics like Roger Ebert recognized that The Road Warrior is relatively thin on plot, but grand in magnetic, high-energy action, resulting in 95% on RT — making it the second highest-rated in the franchise below Fury Road.

Snowpiercer (2013) - 94%

Rarely has the post-apocalyptic genre ever been so brutal, so claustrophobic, so imaginative, and thought-provoking than with Bong Joon-ho’s electrifying adaptation of Jacques Lob and Jean-Marc Rochette’s graphic novel. Chris Evans gives one of his best performances as a caboose passenger leading a revolt against the wealthy inhabitants of a self-sustaining bullet train in an uninhabitable Earth in the 94% rated Snowpiercer.

Stalker (1979) - 100%

Andrei Tarkovsky was an artist of extraordinary talent, from the stunning scope of his films’ visual aesthetic to the depth of their highly audacious stories. The movie considered his magnum opus — backed by a perfect score on Rotten Tomatoes — is Stalker, which is a transfixing odyssey through maddening darkness in pursuit of one’s greatest desires. 

Star Trek (2009) - 94%

The highest rated installment of the Star Trek movies on Rotten Tomatoes is not the one you might have assumed. J.J. Abrams' 2009 reboot, starring Chris Pine as Captain James T. Kirk and Zachary Quinto as Spock, has a stellar 94% rating and is one of just two to fall within the 90% - 100% range.

Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope (1977) - 93%

With the release of an ambitious, wide-scale, interplanetary adventure unlike anything the world had seen before, George Lucas changed the world of cinema as we know it forever. The very first chapter of the Star Wars saga (in order of release, that is), sits at a 93% critics score and a 96% rating among audiences on RT, only further proving its stunning appeal.

Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back (1980) - 94%

Critics and audiences are in pretty close agreement over what is the best Star Wars movie. Certified fresh at 94% with 97% of fans showing their love on RT, The Empire Strikes Back remains one of the quintessential examples of how well a sequel can surpass its predecessor.

Star Wars: The Force Awakens (2015) - 93%

Continuing a saga as revolutionary and widely worshipped as the Star Wars franchise is no easy task, but director J.J. Abrams pulled it off in the eyes of critics and most fans. Star Wars: The Force Awakens — which brings back fan favorite characters and introduces new ones — may only have an 85% audience score, but with a 93% critic rating, is tied with A New Hope as the series’ second-highest rated film on RT.

The Terminator (1984) - 100%

Some fans of James Cameron’s time-spanning, technophobic franchise may agree that Terminator 2: Judgment Day is the best of the series, but that is not what the stats say. The terrifying cat-and-mouse game that started it all and made Arnold Schwarzenegger a massive star, The Terminator, earns a rare 100% on RT.

Wall-E (2008) - 95%

There are so many great Pixar movies, that it is hard to choose which one deserves to be called the best, but there is a strong case to be made for the 95% rated Wall-E. One-part dialogue-free one-man show, one-part heartwarming romance, and another part bold, foreboding satire, this story of a cute little robot tasked with cleaning up a desolate earth gives you a lot to think about and even more to feel.

Do you agree with the critics that these are the best sci-fi movies cinema has offered yet?

Snowpiercer brought some dystopian scripted drama to TNT for three seasons starting back in 2020 before the news that the fourth would be the last. Fans had every reason to expect that the show would be back for the fourth and final season sometime early in the new year, but the latest development is that TNT won't air the fourth season at all, and the network has a message about the decision.

TNT is part of the Warner Bros. Discovery network following the merger in 2022, which resulted in other completed projects being pulled before even airing, famously including the Batgirl film that would have debuted with Leslie Grace as Barbara Gordon. According to Deadline, the decision to just not air Snowpiercer Season 4 is tied to the tax write-offs at the company. Via the outlet, a TNT spokesperson addressed the "difficult decision" while confirming the sad news:

There are some nice sentiments within that statement, including compliments for the team who brought Snowpiercer to the small screen and a reveal that TNT has been working with producers in the hope of finding a home for the fourth and final season. That said, acknowledging that a decision was difficult won't make it any easier for most fans to swallow. 

Plus, the statement only says that TNT has been working with producers "since last year" on finding a new home; with the news breaking on January 13, "last year" was just two weeks ago, so it's hard to say how long the efforts have been happening. Snowpiercer's fourth season serving as the final season was announced back in June, with no sign that it might not air at all. 

In fact, there were exciting developments being announced by TNT about the show, with production started in Vancouver, Canada in late March. Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. alum Clark Gregg was coming to the show, as well as The Americans' Michael Aronov. Snowpiercer even brought in Lost's Paul Zbyszewski as a new showrunner/executive producer. 

This is only the latest show under the Warner Bros. Discovery banner to be cut, cancelled, or pulled from streaming over the past year. It may have been a bad sign for Snowpiercer when it was among the shows removed from the HBO Max subscription streaming service in 2022. There was no indication at the time that the fourth season would never see the light of day on its home network, and the three seasons are not available as part of a subscription to any other major streaming service at the time of writing. 

Will that change? Well, production studio Tomorrow Studios is reportedly shopping Season 4 around to release on a different platform, so it's not out of the question. Plus, it may not be an uphill battle quite as much as what Warrior Nun fans have been passionately trying to accomplish after that series' cancellation. Other shows that had their finished final seasons cut from a Warner Bros. Discovery network have found new homes, including former TBS' Chad and The Big D. 

The former headed to Roku, with the latter finding a new home at USA. This is the end of Snowpiercer on TNT, but possibly not the end of Snowpiercer altogether with another season on deck and interest in landing somewhere else. Cutting plans to air the show also means the end of an era of original scripted television on TNT; Snowpiercer was the last original scripted project standing after Animal Kingdom finished its sixth and final season in 2022. 

While Snowpiercer fans have gotten some pretty discouraging news, there are at least plenty of viewing options elsewhere on television now and in the coming weeks. Check out what's on the way with our 2023 TV premiere schedule!

There is something so uniquely cinematic about trains, which must be why there are so many movies set on trains. It is one of the most underused modes of transportation these days, especially after the invention of the commercial jet (which would lead to many movies set on planes as well), but its nostalgic qualities continue to captivate Hollywood to this day. There are train movies of all different styles, tones, and genres so let’s not leave any stops unacknowledged as we cover the greatest hits.

Silver Streak (1976)

Director: Arthur Hiller

Starring: Gene Wilder, Richard Pryor

What it’s about: A book editor witnesses a murder on a long-distance train ride, is thrown off board by the perpetrators, and teams up with a car thief to help him get back on.

Why it is one of the best movies set on a train: Also starring Jill Clayburgh, Silver Streak is one of the funniest and most thrilling of Wilder and Pryor’s many collaborations.

How to watch Silver Streak

• Rent or buy Silver Streak on Amazon
• Buy Silver Streak on Blu-ray on Amazon

The Great Train Robbery (1978)

Director: Michael Crichton

Starring: Sean Connery, Donald Sutherland

What it’s about: A brilliant thief plans to steal a large amount of gold loot from the safe of a train traveling through 1850s England.

Why it is one of the best movies set on a train: Crichton adapts his own fact-based novel, The Great Train Robbery, into one of the slickest heist movies of its time.

How to watch The Great Train Robbery

• Stream The Great Train Robbery on MGM+
• Stream The Great Train Robbery on Tubi
• Rent or buy The Great Train Robbery on Amazon
• Buy The Great Train Robbery on Blu-ray on Amazon

The Midnight Meat Train (2008)

Director: Ryuhei Kitamura

Starring: Bradley Cooper, Vinnie Jones

What it’s about: A photographer investigates the connection between a missing woman he met at a subway station and an esteemed local butcher.

Why it is one of the best movies set on a train: Witness one of most underrated Bradley Cooper performances in the underrated horror film, The Midnight Meat Train, which is adapted from a short story by Clive Barker.

How to watch The Midnight Meat Train

• Stream The Midnight Meat Train on Tubi
• Rent or buy The Midnight Meat Train on Amazon
• Buy The Midnight Meat Train on Blu-ray on Amazon

Transsiberian (2008)

Director: Brad Anderson

Starring: Woody Harrelson, Emily Mortimer

What it’s about: An American couple becomes embroiled in a dangerous situation when they cross paths with two other travelers on a train ride from China to Moscow.

Why it is one of the best movies set on a train: Also starring Sir Ben Kingsley and Kate Mara, Transsiberian is just the kind of thriller that fans of mysterious stories set on trains crave.

How to watch Transsiberian

• Stream Transsiberian on Amazon Prime
• Stream Transsiberian on Tubi
• Buy Transsiberian on Blu-ray on Amazon

Bullet Train (2022)

Director: David Leitch

Starring: Brad Pitt, Joey King

What it’s about: A luckless American assassin hoping to peacefully complete his assignment to retrieve a briefcase from a Japanese train discovers that there are other violent people on board with the same goal.

Why it is one of the best movies set on a train: The star-studded Bullet Train cast comes together to beat the crap out of each other in this cartoonishly funny, non-stop action thrill ride inspired by Kotaro Isaka’s novel

How to watch Bullet Train

• Stream Bullet Train on Hulu
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Murder On The Orient Express (2017)

Director: Kenneth Branagh

Starring: Kenneth Branagh, Penélope Cruz

What it’s about: A world-famous Belgian private investigator boards a train to London where he is forced to use his detective skills to figure out which of his fellow travelers is responsible for the sudden, mysterious death of one passenger.

Why it is one of the best movies set on a train: The most recent adaptation of Agatha Christie’s classic whodunit and one of the more famous of her Hercule Poirot-led novels, Murder on the Orient Express, is yet another star-studded tale of international intrigue on railroad tracks.

How to watch Murder on the Orient Express

• Rent or buy Murder on the Orient Express on Amazon
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The Lady Vanishes (1938)

Director: Alfred Hitchcock

Starring: Margaret Lockwood, May Whitty

What it’s about: An engaged woman on a train leaving Europe searches for a missing English governess whom other passengers claim was never onboard.

Why it is one of the best movies set on a train: A great whodunnit on Amazon Prime is The Lady Vanishes — the original adaptation of Ethel Lina White’s story, “The Wheel Spins,” and one of the best movies directed by Alfred Hitchcock for the timelessly clever ways it succeeds in playing with expectations.

How to watch The Lady Vanishes

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The Commuter (2018)

Director: Jaume Collet-Sera

Starring: Liam Neeson, Vera Farmiga

What it’s about: A cop-turned-insurance salesman on his daily commute home is forced to rediscover and use his detective skills when a stranger makes him an offer that puts him, the other passengers on his train, and his family in danger.

Why it is one of the best movies set on a train: If another one of Neeson’s best movies directed by Collet-Sera, Non-Stop, was set on a train instead of a plane, it would turn out a lot like the entertainingly absurd The Commuter.

How to watch The Commuter

• Stream The Commuter on Netflix
• Rent or buy The Commuter on Amazon
• Buy The Commuter on Blu-ray on Amazon

Source Code (2011)

Director: Duncan Jones

Starring: Jake Gyllenhaal, Michelle Monaghan

What it’s about: A military officer is forced to help investigate a terrorist bombing that took place on a train by inhabiting the body of one of the passengers just minutes before the incident occurs.

Why it is one of the best movies set on a train: Another one of the best Vera Farmiga movies set primarily on a train is Source Code — a cleverly constructed sci-fi twist on this location-specific mystery subgenre.

How to watch Source Code

• Stream Source Code on Hulu
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• Rent or buy Source Code on Amazon
• Buy Source Code on Blu-ray on Amazon

Train To Busan (2016)

Director: Sang-ho Yeon

Starring: Gong Yoo, Su-an Kim

What it’s about: A South Korean executive takes his daughter to visit her mother by train as a virus turning fellow passengers into violent cannibals breaks out.

Why it is one of the best movies set on a train: One of the most realistically frightening zombie movies in more recent years is Train to Busan — a relentlessly brutal one-way trip into hell.

How to watch Train to Busan

• Stream Train to Busan on Tubi
• Rent or buy Train to Busan on Amazon
• Buy Train to Busan on Blu-ray on Amazon

Snowpiercer (2014)

Director: Bong Joon-ho

Starring: Chris Evans, Tilda Swinton

What it’s about: Several people board a self-sustaining bullet train right before a failed climate change experiment leaves the world uninhabitable, leading them to develop a fascist class system that the underprivileged passengers intend to rebel against.

Why it is one of the best movies set on a train: One of the best Chris Evans movies is Snowpiercer — a visually stunning, intensely gripping, and thought-provoking adaptation of a French dystopian graphic novel which was later reimagined into a series on TNT.

How to watch Snowpiercer

• Stream Snowpiercer on Amazon Prime
• Stream Snowpiercer on Tubi
• Buy Snowpiercer on Blu-ray on Amazon

The Taking Of Pelham 123 (2009)

Director: Tony Scott

Starring: Denzel Washington, John Travolta

What it’s about: A transit dispatcher must take action against armed hijackers who board a New York subway, threatening to kill passengers if their demands are not met.

Why it is one of the best movies set on a train: The train may not move here, but the thrills never stop in The Taking of Pelham 123, which is a fun remote cat-and-mouse game based on the novel by John Godey.

How to watch The Taking of Pelham 123

• Rent or buy The Taking of Pelham 123 on Amazon
• Buy The Taking of Pelham 123 on Blu-ray on Amazon

Unstoppable (2010)

Director: Tony Scott

Starring: Denzel Washington, Chris Pine

What it’s about: A veteran train engineer and a rookie conductor try to prevent a disaster when an unmanned freight train carrying hazardous and explosive chemicals is accidentally left charging toward a small town.

Why it is one of the best movies set on a train: Scott followed up The Taking of Pelham 123 with Unstoppable – another more fast-paced high-stakes thriller set on a train also starring Washington, which is also inspired by a true story.

How to watch Unstoppable

• Rent or buy Unstoppable on Amazon
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Runaway Train (1985)

Director: Andrey Konchalovskiy

Starring: Jon Voight, Eric Roberts

What it’s about: Two prison escapees are forced to fight for their lives, along with a railway worker (played by Rebecca DeMornay), after boarding a train that is suddenly left speeding along with no brakes and no one at the controls.

Why it is one of the best movies set on a train: An earlier film about a runaway train is… well, Runaway Train, which earned both Voight and Roberts Academy Award nominations for their electrifying performances in this gripping ‘80s movie classic.

How to watch Runaway Train

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• Buy Runaway Train on Blu-ray on Amazon

The General (1926)

Director: Buster Keaton, Clyde Bruckman

Starring: Buster Keaton, Marion Mack

What it’s about: During the American Civil War, an accident-prone railroad engineer tries to retrieve a locomotive stolen by enemy soldiers who are also holding the woman of his dreams captive.

Why it is one of the best movies set on a train: One of the earliest films about an ordinary hero chasing down a train is The General, which is, perhaps, the most famous and most exciting film starring comedic (and famously death-defiant) silent film icon Keaton.

How to watch The General

• Stream The General on Amazon Prime
• Stream The General on Tubi
• Rent or buy The General on Blu-ray on Amazon

The Darjeeling Limited (2007)

Director: Wes Anderson

Starring: Owen Wilson, Adrien Brody, Jason Schwartzman

What it’s about: One year after last meeting for their father’s funeral, three estranged brothers board a train traveling through India in an attempt to reconcile their differences.

Why it is one of the best movies set on a train: A more recent, more subtle, and quirky comedy set primarily on a train is The Darjeeling Limited — one of the best Wes Anderson movies, which the aesthetically and tonally distinct filmmaker also co-wrote with star Schwartzman and Roman Coppola.

How to watch The Darjeeling Limited

• Rent or buy The Darjeeling Limited on Amazon
• Buy The Darjeeling Limited on Blu-ray on Amazon

The Polar Express (2004)

Director: Robert Zemeckis

Starring: Tom Hanks, Daryl Sabara

What it’s about: As he struggles with his belief in Santa Claus, a young boy is offered the chance to board a train heading toward the North Pole.

Why it is one of the best movies set on a train: Zemeckis’ first feature-length experiment with performance capture, The Polar Express, a fun holiday film perfect for the whole family, based on author and illustrator Chris Van Allsburg’s cherished children’s book.

How to watch The Polar Express

• Rent or buy The Polar Express on Amazon
• Buy The Polar Express on Blu-ray on Amazon

I suppose there is just no other mode of transportation more poised to be captured on film than a train. See for yourself by streaming the diverse titles above.

From the earliest days of cinema, filmmakers understood the power of the medium to show us worlds that we would never be able to otherwise experience. Science fiction, in all its forms, can show us a future that's terrible or wonderful. It can show us alien worlds and it can bend the laws of physics and make us wonder, what if?

Science fiction covers a lot of ground, and so, any list of the best sci-fi movies ever made is going to cover a variety of fantastical stories. While they all share a few common characteristics, the main thing these 35 films have in common is greatness.

35. Annihilation 

Annihilation is a movie that was generally reviewed well, and it’s also a movie that a lot of people have very strong feelings about. However, the fact that everybody feels strongly about it shows how well the movie did its job. On its surface Annihilation is a science fiction story with a mysterious alien presence and strange creatures, but there’s a lot more going on inside Annihilation. It’s also an emotional journey about change, grief, and loss. 

34. Robocop

There's a lot to love about Robocop, and, to be clear, we're talking about the original version from 1987. If you're into hyper-violent action movies, it has that. If you just like science fiction movies with cyborgs, you're covered. However, one thing that elevates Robocop from simply being a fun movie to becoming a great one is the satire. The film has something important to say about modern society, something that might be even more relevant today than it was in the 1980s. It's a smart film that just so happens to have people turned into a red mist via high-caliber machine guns. 

33. The Fifth Element

Luc Besson's The Fifth Element is one of those films that took a while to become a fan favorite. It did solid box office business but was far from a huge hit when first released. However, through home video and streaming services, more and more people have come across the film and it seems to have become a film with little negative reaction. Bruce Willis plays a cab driver who gets pulled into a fight for galactic survival by a beautiful woman played by Milla Jovovich. The premise is simple but thanks to delightfully fun characters like Chris Tucker's Ruby Rhod and a musical number that nobody will ever forget, this one will survive the test of time. 

32. Blade Runner 2049 

The sequel to Ridley Scott’s Blade Runner took decades to produce, and much like the movie that came before it, Blade Runner 2049 largely failed to ignite audiences but make no mistake, this movie is, also much like the original, an absolutely amazing piece of filmmaking. It’s beautiful, both in cinematography and tone. Ryan Gosling’s performance is excellent. It’s a fitting follow-up to a classic. 

31. Tron

In the 1980s the computer became a device that the average family could afford, as such, there was an explosion in ownership, yet, in many ways, people didn't understand them. This aspect of science fiction made real was the premise of Tron, a film that wondered about what was happening inside the machine. While the film may feel a little dated by current standards, you simply can't underestimate what the movie brought to the screen upon its release. The computer effects that created the digital world had simply never been seen before. It was a leap forward in technology that dozens of films would be influenced by. The film has ultimately spawned enough additional materials it can be hard to keep the Tron timeline straight, and a third Tron film is finally on the way. 

30. The Abyss

While most science fiction movies take place among the stars, some of them can work within the confines of our planet. The Abyss finds alien life residing at the bottom of the ocean, showing that James Cameron has been wondering what's going on in our waters since long before Titanic. The claustrophobia of the environment is palpable, making the movie an exciting ride all the way through. In addition, it brought computer-generated characters to the next level thanks to groundbreaking work from Industrial Light & Magic. They're still impressive effects, even if, James Cameron now finds them "quaint."  If you haven't seen this one, fix that soon. 

29. Inception

While director Christopher Nolan did a lot of good to bring credibility to the comic book genre with his Dark Knight trilogy, it was a film he made in between those movies that was truly revolutionary. In many ways, the set-up was that of a simple heist. However, the trick was that the information our team needed to steal was inside somebody's mind. The story creates technology that allows them to enter the dreams of unsuspecting victims. Inception has many of the hallmarks of the best science fiction. It creates a fictional world with specific rules that the story must abide by, making the situation feel more real than it could ever be. This, combined with some stunning visual set pieces, captured largely practically rather than digitally, makes Inception a worthy recent entry to this list. And of course, there's also the Inception ending which has remained one of the most talked about movie conclusions ever.

28. Ex Machina

The concept of artificial intelligence has been covered in countless science fiction movies over the years. However, it has never been done as well as it was in Ex Machina. Alicia Vikander plays Ava, an artificial life form that may, or may not, be capable of true consciousness and emotion. Can humans truly relate to a machine the way we relate to each other? And if we can, what exactly does that mean about our concepts of what it means to be alive? Ex Machina is the all too rare dramatic science fiction movie. It has no ray guns or explosions. It's ultimately about people, even if one of the people isn't entirely real. 

27. Edge of Tomorrow

Tom Cruise is almost always an actor who's good for having a fun time at the movies. However, the criminally underrated Edge of Tomorrow is so much more than that. The story follows Cruise's character, a military officer who has never seen combat before but is now forced to the front lines, as he accidentally gets exposed to alien technology and discovers that the reason the aliens are winning the war is that they can travel back and repeat time and learn from their mistakes. Once he gains the same ability we get to see him use it to learn how to fight and try to win. Also, you get to watch Tom Cruise get blown up, a lot. 

26. Back to the Future

And, while we're discussing time travel, let's talk about what is probably the most popular time travel movie ever made. Even more rare than science fiction drama is the science fiction comedy, yet, Back to the Future lands it perfectly. The science fiction mechanic of the film indeed exists only to give a reason to have 1980s Marty McFly experience the world of 1955, yet, the movie deals with many of your standard time travel tropes including accidentally changing the past to negate the future, the bootstrap paradox, not to mention the possibility of accidentally becoming your own father, which is funny, and also gross. It's a movie so great that fans wanted more sequels for years. 

25. The Martian 

When a science fiction movie gets nominated for Oscars, you know it's something special. The Martian is one of the more recent movies but it has earned its spot. While the movie is Cast Away in space, it's also so much more. This movie just has everything that hardcore science fiction fans love, space travel, alien worlds, and enough scientific facts built in to make the science fiction plausible. Add in the fact that the film is legitimately funny and you've got a movie that has a little something for every type of sci-fi fan.

24. 12 Monkeys

Terry Gilliam has directed some gloriously fantastic science fiction, including a couple of films that came very close to making this list. However, his best science fiction movie has got to be 12 Monkeys. The story of a man sent back in time to prevent the spread of a plague would seem straightforward, but straightforward is something that never happens when Terry Gilliam is involved. A movie that earned Brad Pitt his first Oscar nomination and also contains one of the best performances by Bruce Willis simply can't be left off this list. 

23. The Day The Earth Stood Still

The question of whether or not we're alone in the universe is a consistent theme in science fiction films. The answer to that question was the subject of one of the great classics of the genre, The Day the Earth Stood Still. Today the words "Klaatu barada nikto" still survive in pop culture, which shows just what an impact the movie had. One wonders how many people even know that this is where the phrase comes from. So often when we do meet aliens in movies they are hostile invaders, but even back in 1951, a movie wondered if we might have been the aggressive ones. 

22. Snowpiercer

Most of the movies on this list are big and popular films that you're likely familiar with, even if you haven't seen them. Snowpiercer was something of an unknown quantity upon its release. Over time, however, it has acquired a significant fanbase. Korean director Bong Joon-ho's English-language debut sees Chris Evans as a passenger on a train in a future world that has been taken over by ice. Only those on a constantly moving train survive and quality of life is dictated by your position on the train. Those in the back start a revolt that takes them forward on the massive train. Whether you're looking for great action sequences or an examination of society you'll get both with Snowpiercer. 

21. Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind

There are so many ways one could describe Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind. It's a science fiction drama, it's a romantic comedy, it's just a general mind-fuck of a movie. Eternal Sunshine is all these things and more. Charlie Kaufman is known for writing some of the more offbeat stories in recent memory but this one may very well be his masterpiece. By the time this one came out we knew that Jim Carrey wasn't just a comedian and we already knew how great Kate Winslet was, but we saw entirely different sides of both actors here. The story follows two ex-lovers as they decide to get the memories of each other erased from their heads. The movie is utterly bizarre but that doesn't stop it from being an emotional journey. 

20. Dune (2021) 

Ever since David Lynch tried, and unfortunately failed, to adapt Dune for the screen, the Frank Herbert novel was widely considered impossible to turn into a movie. Denis Villeneuve has found at least half of the solution, as 2021’s Dune is an absolutely excellently produced film, and it has a shelf full of Oscars to prove it. If there’s any knock against the film, it’s that it only tells half the actual story.

19. Arrival 

On its surface, Arrival stars Amy Adams as a linguist whose expertise is called upon when alien life makes first contact with Earth. However, as with all great science fiction, there’s a great deal more going on. A very well-constructed story, and the third science fiction movie directed by Denis Villeneuve on this list, Arrival is an emotional character exploration with a satisfying, if potentially heartbreaking, conclusion. 

18. The Terminator

No list of science fiction films could be complete without the movie that created one of the biggest action heroes of all time. The Terminator introduced Arnold Schwarzenegger as an unstoppable killing machine and for a guy that looked like he did, audiences bought it. Even if Arnold himself was unsure about his most iconic line. While the movie doesn't have the flashy special effects of future sequels, that's part of why this movie still stands up. It's a desperate fight against an unstoppable force; it's not supposed to be pretty. While most of the movies that followed never held up, the reason they even tried was because the original was so good. 

17. Wall-E

One of the best science fiction films ever made deals with elements of artificial intelligence, love between artificial beings, and the destruction of human habitat. Also, it's an animated Pixar movie. Pixar has a near-perfect record when it comes to creating good movies, however, Wall-E may be in a class by itself. It's a film so good that the movie doesn't even require dialogue for half its runtime. It is by far the best animated science fiction movie ever made and Wall-E will be one of our favorite sci-fi characters forever. Wall-E and Eve is one of the greatest cinematic romances of all time. 

16. Jurassic Park

While actors performing against non-existent characters on a green screen is fairly commonplace now, such things were mostly unheard of prior to the release of Steven Spielberg's Jurassic Park. What's more, while many digital effects in other films from the era don't really hold up today, the dinosaurs of Jurassic Park do. That, combined with one of John Williams' best scores makes for not only one of the best films of the '90s but also an all-time classic. Also, it has dinosaurs in it and they eat people. You really can't go wrong with that. None of the sequels have ever come close to surpassing the original, something even Colin Trevorrow admits to now. 

15. Aliens

Following up Ridley Scott's Alien could not have been an easy task even if James Cameron acted like it was the easiest thing in the world. The director made at least one brilliant decision, however. Rather than try to recreate the pulse-pounding terror of the original film, brilliant in its own right, he traded some of that tension in for space marine action. There continue to be attempts to recreate the magic of an Alien sequel, but nobody, even Ridley Scott himself, has been able to go back to this world and figure out how to make it work. It's hard to believe people told James Cameron Aliens would end his career.

14. Planet of the Apes

Who could have possibly dreamed that all these years later a movie about a planet run by apes would still be so popular? And yet, here we are. While the original may be best known for its famous twist ending, its influence on popular culture simply can't be overlooked. It received sequels, adaptations, spoofs, a new trilogy of movies that have been as good as anything the series has ever produced, and the equally well reviewed Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes. None of that happens without Charlton Heston and the "damn dirty apes" which earns it a spot on this list. 

13. Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan

You can't talk about science fiction without including Star Trek in the conversation. For a series that's gone on as long as it has, the movie side has seen its ups and downs, but the best of them still has to be the second film in the franchise: Star Trek II: The Wrath of Kahn. If you were a hardcore Star Trek fan then this film was a godsend as it brought back one of the great villains from the original series. However, you didn't need to be steeped in lore to enjoy Ricardo Montalban's over-the-top evil performance. The movie's so good the reboot film series wanted to do their take on it, but really, there's no way to improve on perfection. 

12. Everything Everywhere All At Once 

The word masterpiece should not be used lightly when discussing films, but it has been used frequently by critics discussing Everything Everywhere All At Once. Michelle Yeoh is always great on screen but she is in a class all by herself in this multiverse story that sees Yeoh jumping between her various realities and trying to save everything. It’s the newest film on this list, but we’re confident this one will stand the test of time. The film had an incredible night at the 2023 Academy Awards, taking home the prizes for Editing, Screenplay, three of the four acting awards, and, oh yeah, Best Picture. Few movies have ever had a better night at the Oscars. 

11. Terminator 2: Judgment Day

While the original Terminator is a classic, it was the sequel, Terminator 2: Judgment Day, that took the franchise to the next level. This time Arnold got to be the hero as he was sent back in time to protect John Conner from the next generation of Terminator. James Cameron has always been one to latch on to the newest technology in filmmaking and for Terminator 2 it was digital morphing effects that allowed the T-1000 to transform in front of our eyes. Add to that the fact that the film was rated-R, during a time period where the PG-13 rating was beginning to establish movie dominance and fans got exactly the sequel they wanted, bigger and better. 

10. The Thing

You know that you've made a seminal work of science fiction when your movie is so good, people forget it's a remake. John Carpenter's The Thing technically follows 1951's The Thing From Another World and while that movie is still pretty good, it doesn't hold a candle to the masterclass in science fiction and horror that Carpenter's film was. The movie is still debated today as the ending of The Thing is left open to interpretation. Was The Thing destroyed, or is one of the final survivors actually a monster in disguise? 

9. Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back

What is there to say that hasn't already been said about the Star Wars trilogy. It quite simply changed the way Hollywood works. While some, including George Lucas himself, aren't necessarily thrilled by that fact, it's the world we live in now. The Empire Strikes Back was the film that proved that the pop culture circus that surrounded the first film was no accident. In many ways, the sequel is even superior to the original. With one of the greatest twists in the history of film included, The Empire Strikes Back will never be forgotten. 

8. E.T: The Extra-Terrestrial

So often in science fiction, the aliens are the bad guys that need to be defeated. However, Steven Spielberg's E.T.: the Extra-Terrestrial doesn't just create a sympathetic alien that needs to be protected, it puts that protection in the hands of kids, making the movie something that entire families can enjoy. As such, it becomes one of those films that people make sure is seen by future generations. It's a heartwarming story that can hit you in the feels whether it's the first time you've seen it or the 50th. 

7. Metropolis

Made in 1927, when movies were still without sound, Metropolis is still one of the most influential science fiction movies ever made. Its visuals and effects were ahead of their time, fitting for a movie that portrayed a world that was highly advanced in technology, if not in humanity. It's difficult to argue that without Metropolis we may have never had any of the other films on this list. If you've never seen the film it is worth it to take the time and find it, if only to see the precursor to so many other genre classics. 

6. Close Encounters of the Third Kind

Hey look, it's Steven Spielberg again! The accomplished director has numerous great films on his filmography but when it comes to the science fiction genre, Close Encounters of the Third Kind is clearly his magnum opus. The question of whether or not we are alone in the universe is a topic in several films on this list, but while most films are about the answer, Close Encounters is a film about the question. It's about humanity's fascination with the idea of aliens and the lengths to which some will go to find a connection with the rest of the galaxy. It's a beautiful film and clearly one of the top ten in all of science fiction. 

5. The Matrix

The best movies are the ones that turn out to be great when you had no idea what to expect. The Matrix surprised pretty much everybody when it was released in 1999. Its cutting-edge use of "bullet time" cameras and "wire-fu" martial arts combined with a cyberpunk aesthetic was quite simply a combination that nobody had seen before. Add a solid story with a healthy dose of philosophical discussion on the nature of reality and the result is so popular that the universe is still being mined for stories to this day.  Perhaps none of The Matrix sequels have measured up, but that just shows how great the original truly was. 

4. Blade Runner

The fact that Blade Runner saw a sequel 25 years after the original debuted is all it takes to show how this film has survived over the years. Ridley Scott's story about a future where androids are virtually indistinguishable from humans and live amongst us captured the imagination. Perhaps one of the reasons the film has been so popular is that it has so many versions to choose from. No fewer than seven different cuts have been released over the years. The fact that so much work has been done following the initial release not only shows that fans are still interested but also helps to show how involved the film's story truly is, and that it can be looked at from so many different perspectives. 

3. Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope

While The Empire Strikes Back is viewed by many to be the high point of the Star Wars franchise, you simply can't underestimate just how important a film the original movie is. It not only launched the biggest property in the history of pop culture, but it changed the way movies were made and the way science fiction was viewed by the masses. No longer was it simply the purview of little kids watching Flash Gordon serials. Science fiction was now serious business. Everybody tried to do their own Star Wars after the original became the highest grossing film of all time. They all failed to match its brilliance. 

2. Alien

"In space, no one can hear you scream." With that simple phrase, we were introduced to some of the most terrifying alien creatures that have ever been created. Luckily, we were also introduced to one of the most badass heroes that science fiction, or any genre, has ever seen. Sigourney Weaver's Ellen Ripley broke the mold when it came to genre heroines and she's still one of the greatest ever created. Alien was as good a science fiction film as it was a horror movie and the two are inextricably intertwined with each other -- in fact, Alien also ranks highly on our list of best horror movies of all time. It is absolutely one of the best science fiction movies ever made. 

1. 2001: A Space Odyssey

Every movie on this list is a great one, but all of them owe something to Stanley Kubrick's 2001: A Space Odyssey. The movie has everything you could want. It's got impressive outer space scenes. It's got drama that borders on horror thanks to a slightly deranged computer. Then it's got completely off-the-wall imagery and symbolism from Stanley Kubrick that still has people talking and asking questions to this day. After all these years we still can't stop thinking about 2001, which is why it's still the best science fiction movie ever made. 

Good science fiction movies come out all the time, but it takes something more to truly become great. Time will tell what modern movies might one day join this group of the best the genre has to offer.

Also, be sure to check out our list of sci-fi movies that have a 90% or higher on Rotten Tomatoes. 

Thanks to complicated rights agreements and a neverending influx of new content, change is a constant on pretty much every single streaming service. It’s why we devote entire columns to what’s coming and going from the major platforms, but some recent alterations to HBO Max’s lineup have fans wondering whether larger changes are afoot. It looks like they’re probably right, though what exactly that means is very uncertain.

The online chatter started when some users began noticing some animated content from Cartoon Network disappearing from the service including Final Space. Later, other users discovered some TNT and TBS shows disappeared too including Chad and Snowpiercer. This struck users as odd considering those programs air on networks Warner Bros/ HBO Max own, and many took to social media to ask what happened. HBO Max responded but in a generic way on social media, which was highlighted by Pop Culture…

What’s specifically going on with any of the aforementioned missing shows is unclear. There are a lot of reasons random content disappears from a service, and there’s not always a larger agenda behind it. Just because TNT has the rights to broadcast a specific show on television doesn’t necessarily mean they have the rights permanently to include it in its parent company’s streaming service. 

That being said, there is clearly a lot of smoke here, and that smoke has only gotten thicker and more noticeable since Vulture dropped an extensive write-up late last month on long-term plans for HBO Max. Sources told the outlet those within the company are expecting big changes for the platform as it merges with Discovery. Everything from a name change to a complete reshaping of its theater distribution model are reportedly on the table.

The outlet claims David Zaslav, the executive tapped to run the new combined streaming service, is a big believer in the theatrical window. We’ve already seen one DC movie that was planned to go straight to streaming cancelled, and there’s reportedly a new directive that any movie intended to be straight to streaming should have a budget of less than $35M and even those could hit theaters for 45 days before appearing on the service.

I’m not sure anyone outside a few key people know exactly what the plan moving forward will be, but I think it’s pretty obvious change is going to come when HBO Max and Discovery+ combine into one platform. Whatever follows will have a ton of content appealing to a wide range of people, and between reality shows, HBO prestige content, Warner Bros movies and more, it may not make sense to be so HBO centric in either the name or the marketing. More importantly, it also may not make sense to keep all of the content on the streaming service at all times. Just as Disney splits its content between Disney+, Hulu and ESPN+, as well as the various networks it owns, we may see some level of that with Warner Bros Discovery too. 

It is hard to believe it has been nearly a decade since Bong Joon-ho gave the world one of the most inventive, terrifying, and action-packed dystopian thrillers in 2014’s Snowpiercer. The gripping sci-fi movie about what is left of humanity living on a circumnavigational train that is bitterly divided by classes checked all the boxes for a great post-apocalyptic film upon release, and has only continued to grow in popularity, especially with a TV adaptation of its own.

As part of our ongoing partnership with Plex, where you can watch Snowpiercer for free, we have gone through and found some of the most exciting behind-the-scenes facts from the making of this modern masterpiece. It’s a bumpy ride, so you might want to buckle up.

Bong Joon-ho Wanted To Make Snowpiercer After Discovering And Reading The Le Transperceneige Graphic Novel 

Years before Bong Joon-ho gave Snowpiercer to the world, the project started out as a French graphic novel called Le Transperceneige, which the eventual Oscar winner found in a Seoul comic book shop while taking a break from filming The Host. According to a profile on the movie and its director in the LA Review of Books, Bong noticed the book while strolling his regular destination for comics and didn’t stop reading the story about a train containing what was left of humanity until it was finished. Some time later, the filmmaker worked with Park Chan-wook to secure the graphic film rights and began the slow process of turning it into one of the most inventive thrillers of the past decade

A Massive Set Was Constructed On A Gimbal System To Simulate The Movement Of A Train

With Snowpiercer being set on a train speeding along a track across the surface of a frozen Earth, the production team needed to come up with a way to make it feel like the cast was jostling about. In a behind-the-scenes interview with FandangoMovies, Chris Evans, who played the film’s protagonist, Curtis, explained that the production crew built a massive train with multiple cars that was then put on a gimbal that would move from side to side and backwards and forwards to recreate that sensation. Describing the set as cramped, hot, and sweaty, Evans explained that it felt like what the conditions would have been like in the environment of the movie.

Tilda Swinton's Character Was Originally Written As A 'Mild-Mannered Man In A Suit’

It is hard picturing anyone but Tilda Swinton playing Minister Mason, the train’s vicious second in command in Snowpiercer, but according to Swinton, the role was originally written as a “mild-mannered man in a suit” when Bong Joon-ho first started working on the movie. When speaking with Deadline following the film’s release, Tilda Swinton had this to say about how she came to play the now-iconic character:

And remarkably enough, Swinton and Bong didn’t rewrite anything in the script and kept the character’s gender ambiguous throughout the movie. 

Bong Joon-ho And Snowpiercer’s Costume Designer Visited Tilda Swinton’s With An Assortment Of Clothes And Accessories To Craft Her Look

When coming up with Minister Mason’s look, which can be seen prominently in Snowpiercer, director Bong Joon-ho and costume designer Catherine George traveled to Tilda Swinton’s home before the start of production to play dress up with the Academy Award-winning actress. In 2014, Swinton told Collider that after she picked up the pair from the airport she brought them to her house and put a pie in the oven before telling them they all had 20 minutes to come up with something while it cooked. This process included taking bits of children’s costumes, ribbons and fake medals they made as well as some glasses to come up with a definitive look for the character. And amazingly enough, they were finished before it was time to sit down and eat pie.

Chris Evans Would Hang Out On The Snowpiercer Set To ‘Fully Grasp’ His Character

In Snowpiercer, Chris Evans plays a character who had spent 18 years of his life living the cramped and dingy quarters of the tail section of a train, and so the actor came up with a simple yet effective way to get into character. When speaking with Collider in 2014, Evans recalled asking if he could go down to the set a few days one week and spend a couple of hours by himself, really studying the train and all its hidden areas. He wanted to better grasp what it would be like to live the better part of two decades in that environment while also making himself comfortable in that environment. 

Bong Joon-ho Had To Find Ways To Hide Chris Evans’ Muscles While Shooting Snowpiercer

Even though Chris Evans played a revolutionary-type character who was constantly on the verge of starvation in Snowpiercer, the actor was far from being malnourished and was actually in impressive shape considering he was still Captain America at the time. This presented some issues for director Bong Joon-ho, who opened up about the process in a 2014 Reddit AMA.

Production on Snowpiercer took place in early to mid 2012, which was right around the time Evans would need to start preparing for Captain America: The Winter Soldier, aka one of the best Marvel movies, and so trimming a ton of muscle wasn’t really something that could be done, so working with the costume department was the best bet.

The Action In Snowpiercer Intentionally Moves From Left To Right

Since everything but the final moments of Snowpiercer takes place on a train, Bong Joon-ho had to find ways to make the movie feel like it was constantly in motion. One way was the aforementioned gimbal system, but the director and his director of photography came up with a principle that would ensure that forward momentum. When speaking with Vulture, Bong revealed that they shot the movie so that the left side of the frame would always be towards the tail of the train and the right side of the frame would always be towards the engine at the front. This shooting principle also helped the audience know which way the action was going at any given time.

The Gelatinous Protein Blocks Were Actually Made Of Sugar And Seaweed

The gelatinous protein blocks the lower-class passengers were forced to eat in Snowpiercer were supposed to be made up of crushed-up insects. And while the actual bars used on set didn’t consist of roaches that had been cannibalizing one another for two decades, they weren’t all that appetizing for the actors. In a 2014 Reddit AMA, Bong Joon-ho revealed that in order to get the jelly-like texture needed, the production team used a combination of sugar and seaweed. He added by saying the blocks Chris Evans, Octavia Spencer, and Tilda Swinton ate were edible but tasted terrible.

Snowpiercer Was Being Edited As It Was Being Filmed

When filming Snowpiercer, Bong Jong-ho didn’t waste any time starting the post-production work and would immediately send the footage to editors Steve M. Choe and Changju Kim each day. But he didn’t have to send the footage too far because the team set up a makeshift editing station below the massive set on location. In 2014, Ed Harris, who is featured as the train’s creator and caretaker Willford, told Collider that unlike most productions where multiple versions of a scene are shot, Bong would film small pieces of each scene and then have it edited shortly thereafter.

The Weinstein Company Ordered A Special Edit Of Snowpiercer For American Audiences

Snowpiercer premiered in Seoul, South Korea in July 2013, but American audiences wouldn’t get to see Bong Joon-ho’s dystopian epic until the following summer. One of the reasons for this delay was The Weinstein Company’s desire to make a shorter cut of the film that would attempt to increase the action and pacing by removing 25 minutes of footage, with a large portion of that being dialogue. 

When speaking about the drama in a Vulture interview years later, Bong explained that former TWC chief Harvey Weinstein went as far as to screen an alternate cut of the film, which received poor scores from a test audience. And in response, he wanted to cut more of the film’s runtime. Luckily, Bong had a clause in his contract that allowed him to test-screen his original cut, which was better received by test audiences and eventually became the version released.

If you want to watch Snowpiercer after reading all these behind-the-scenes facts, you can do so on Plex where it is streaming for free. And while we don’t yet know when Bong Joon-ho’s next project will be released, there are still plenty of 2022 new movies on the horizon.

Agents Of S.H.I.E.L.D and Marvel fans love actor Clark Gregg, so it’s a shame that his presence in the MCU has been limited since the ABC show’s finale. Gregg is keeping busy in showbiz following the end of S.H.I.E.L.D, as evidenced by his recent appearance in the cast of the much-buzzed-about film Being The Ricardos. He's also coming to Netflix's Florida Man when that's ready to premiere, and now he has joined the cast of another TV show. 

Clark Gregg has joined the cast of Snowpiercer, which just started production on Season 4. There are no details on what role Gregg will play, though, given Melanie's recent return to Snowpiercer, it’s possible Gregg’s character will be yet another survivor from outside the trains. 

Snowpiercer fans are fortunate that a talent like Clark Gregg is joining no matter what part he plays, and can look forward to him possibly sharing scenes with great actors like Sean Bean, Daveed Diggs, and Jennifer Connelly. The TNT series does a good job of putting its stars together for riveting and freeing scenes for actors, so I’m excited to see how Gregg will be worked into the story and who he’ll spend the most time with in the cast.

Snowpiercer will be the latest new job for Clark Gregg, but he has another project coming to streaming down the line. He’ll appear in the upcoming Netflix original series Florida Man, which follows an ex-cop attempting to find a mobster’s girlfriend in Florida. Gregg will play a Sheriff in the series who loses his gun while vacationing at Disney World with his family. Gregg’s character is understandably worried about retrieving his firearm and will appear as a series regular in the eight-episode irreverent thriller. 

Clark Gregg has also been in the news lately in relation to his longtime role as Coulson on Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., as the actor reacted to some exciting Agents Of S.H.I.E.L.D. news. The addition of S.H.I.E.L.D. to Disney+ could create new fans of the Marvel series, even years after its finale in 2020.  While the odds feel slim that it could return, there’s always hope that the show and its characters find some continued life in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. 

Even without a potential revival, there’s always a chance that Gregg’s Agent Coulson (who actually wasn’t meant to have a large role in his debut in Iron Man) from another universe could appear in the MCU and mix things up. Of course, all his other gigs might prevent such a twist from happening.

Snowpiercer Season 4 is in production for TNT, and as mentioned, Clark Gregg has Florida Man headed to Netflix sometime in the future (an official release date hasn't been announced). Fans can now enjoy his work on Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. with a Disney+ subscription or check out any other of his works as Coulson in the Marvel movies on the streaming service. 

Spoilers ahead for the Season 3 premiere of Snowpiercer on TNT.

Snowpiercer hopped back and forth between both trains in the Season 3 premiere, and of course, followed up on the big cliffhanger in Season 2 about the Earth warming up. A rescue mission forced a chunk of the episode to take place outside the trains and nearly saw Daveed Diggs’ Andre Layton lose his life. Andre pulled through by the episode’s end but came back with a strange vision that viewers will undoubtedly have a lot of questions about. 

I spoke to Snowpiercer executive producer and director Christoph Schrewe about the overall tone of Season 3 and how it compares to previous seasons. Schrewe was happy to lay out the road that the series has traveled thus far and how that all culminates in the action in Season 3:

Snowpiercer is about life on the train, but with Season 2’s revelation that life on the outside could be possible, it’s obvious Season 3 will continue to work more towards that storyline. This is especially true with the arrival of a new passenger who lived life outside the train, who should be thanking her stars that she ended up on Snowpiercer and not Wilford’s Big Alice. Daveed Diggs once described Wilford’s train as an “alternate dimension,” and based on what’s shown in the premiere, that’s not an inaccurate description. 

Unfortunately, Snowpiercer viewers didn’t get to see Layton and Wilford interact (despite Daveed Diggs’ positive comments about working with Sean Bean). What they did see is Layton nearly died out in the wilderness and experienced a vision of a giant tree and desert area. The moment stuck with him long after his return to Snowpiercer, and Schrewe teased a bit about where that’s headed as Season 3 continues.

Andre Layton’s vision didn't involve anything like him rapping or some other Hamilton reference, and while a tree might not be as cool as that, it does set Season 3 on a course with the feasibility of life outside the train. I’m eager to see if that’s really possible, especially with Wilford determined to re-attach Big Alice to Snowpiercer should he get the opportunity. 

Snowpiercer Season 3 airs over at TNT on Mondays at 9:00 p.m. ET. It’s just one of many shows for fans of Daveed Diggs to watch, though I’d argue Snowpiercer is one of the must-watch returning tv shows for people to catch in 2022. 

Starting off his career in big-time musicals and moving on into blockbusters and popular TV shows, Daveed Diggs has truly become such a shining light in Hollywood, not only as an actor but as a producer, a singer, and more. 

From his time in Hamilton to his own TV series to his voice roles, Daveed Diggs has taken over and popped up in more things than you may have seen. If you’re looking for some of his best work, be sure to check out some of these picks, as these are the best Daveed Diggs movies and TV shows that you can stream (or rent) right now.  

Hamilton (Disney+)

Are you going to throw away your shot? Dive into the world of Hamilton, a high-stakes musical adventure mixed in with some awesome choreography and songs all about the life of Alexander Hamilton, one of the founding fathers of America, all created by Lin-Manuel Miranda. 

Hamilton is truly a work of art, as someone who loves musicals, and Daveed Diggs is a part of that. Playing Thomas Jefferson in the original Hamilton cast opened so many doors for Diggs, as it showed just how much talent this man had not only musically-wise but with his acting ability. I swear, I could sing “What’d I Miss?” for hours on end. The musical itself is so much fun, with a catchy soundtrack you’ll never be able to get out of your head. And soon enough after your millionth viewing, you’ll be up and dancing just as much as everyone else. 

Stream Hamilton on Disney+. 

Velvet Buzzsaw (Netflix)

Velvet Buzzsaw is a satirical horror movie that not only has the scares, but the laughs as well. In this fun film, Velvet Buzzsaw shows what the art world does when there are paintings left unclaimed from a dead body after they are discovered. But as you would predict, these paintings aren’t exactly normal - and because of that, these collectors begin to see what happens when greed takes over.

This horror film is honestly so underrated and I wish it got more hype than it did. Daveed Diggs stars as Damrish, an up and coming artist who gets tangled up in all of the madness, and honestly, people should put Diggs in more thrillers! He was so good in this and, with it mixed in with some comedy, it really shines a light on his acting ability. Plus, the rest of the cast is a lot of fun as well. 

Stream Velvet Buzzsaw on Netflix. 

The Get-Down (Netflix)

Get transported back to the '70s and '80s with this awesome Netflix original show that was cancelled far too soon. The Get-Down bounces back and forth between the 1990s and the past, telling the story of Ezekiel, a young Black man living in the Bronx who wants to make a name for himself and create music. This is his story, from the beginning to where he is now, and how he got there. 

The Get-Down is so good, and was honestly such a great place for Daveed Diggs to show his talent. Diggs actually portrayed the adult Ezekiel in many of the flash forward scenes at his concerts, and it really showed off his rapping skills in each of his moments. The show itself is also just a trip too for those who love music and period pieces. You really do feel like you are back in the seventies and eighties with the way the music is, how the people speak, and the outfits they wear. It’s truly one of a kind.

Stream The Get-Down on Netflix. 

Undone (Amazon Prime)

If you want to watch a brilliantly animated show for adults, check out Undone. This Amazon original series follows Alma, a young woman who has been down on her luck for some time after her father has passed, when suddenly, she gets into a car crash. Upon waking up, she discovers that she is able to somehow use time to her advantage - meaning she's able to time travel. How? She doesn’t know. But what she does know is that she’s going to use this strange ability she has been gifted to find out the truth behind what happened to her father. 

Undone is a fantastic show. Daveed Diggs voices Tunde, Alma’s boss, and provides just that extra amount of fun voice work that he does to make his character the perfect addition to this already stellar production. However, the story of Undone is really what carries it. It’s provoking and enriching and keeps you hooked from episode one. It’s also just brilliantly animated. The animation almost feels lifelike, in a way. 

Stream Undone on Amazon Prime. 

Soul (Disney+)

Pixar has certainly been bringing in the stars for their films for so long, and Soul was not an exception to this case. In this Academy Award-winning movie, Soul follows Joe, a seemingly ordinary man with a dream to become a professional jazz musician and travel the world, but when it looks like he finally has his shot, his life is possibly cut short after an accident. Now, it’s up to him to try and make it back to his world so he can fulfill his life’s purpose. 

Soul isn’t just a movie - it’s an experience. Every person, whether it be a child or an adult, needs to watch Soul at least once. Daveed Diggs has a great voice role in it - playing Joe’s neighbor frenemy for a little bit in the film, creating a fun interaction between the two only Diggs could really do, but the Soul cast in general is full of stars and the story is phenomenal. It shows that you really don’t need to have a purpose in life as long as you’re just living - and that’s the beauty of it all. Seriously, watch this movie if you haven’t. 

Stream Soul on Disney+. 

Black-ish (Hulu)

When you think of some of the most recent sitcoms that have really exploded in popularity, I bet black-ish is one of them that pops up. In this popular TV show, black-ish follows an upper-class family of African Americans, living their lives day to day and learning to move on past issues that arise, whether that be personal, social, or more. But through and through, they’re a family. 

Daveed Diggs played Johan Johnson, who was the younger brother of Rainbow Johnson, one of the main characters, appearing for several episodes, and some of his interactions not only with his sister but everyone else are some of the best. Diggs just has this great comedic timing that makes me want to watch him in shows like this and he does such a great job. black-ish itself is worth the hype just to watch the whole series. With two spinoffs, you can see that it was super good, so give it a shot if you haven’t already. 

Stream Black-ish on Hulu. 

Central Park (Apple TV+)

Daveed Diggs has that awesome voice, which means he is literally the perfect choice for a show like Central Park. In this Apple TV+ original series, Central Park is centered around the legendary park of the same name, and how a group of people are trying to come together to save it from investors who are trying to take away its greenery and replace it with shopping stores and other investments. 

I know that the premise might not sound like anything crazy interesting on its own, but trust me, Central Park is such a fantastic series. Daveed Diggs plays Helen, an older woman who has dreams of being rich and honestly, his voice is perfect for this and he has some of the funniest one-liners. The music in this is also so damn catchy. I can’t tell you how often I have found myself humming along to it and wishing I was in the animation. It’s so good. It hails from the creators of Bob’s Burgers, so you know it’ll be good. 

Stream Central Park on Apple TV+. 

Snowpiercer (HBO Max)

If you want a seriously cool post-apocalyptic series, watch Snowpiercer. This series based off the movie of the same name follows the remaining members of humanity when a huge, globally massive ice age blew through Earth. Now, they ride around the planet in a seemingly never-ending train so they aren’t killed by the temperatures that are outside. 

Y'all, Snowpiercer is so good. Daveed Diggs stars in this TNT series alongside Jennifer Connelly and oh my God, I don’t think I’ve been this entertained by television since The Witcher came out on Netflix. As someone who really adores this type of TV, they knock it out of the park, mainly with the two leads, as they have such compelling chemistry and amazing moments that it makes you want to keep watching. With a Season 3 already ordered and on the way, watch Snowpiercer as soon as possible, as you won’t want to miss this. 

Stream Snowpiercer on HBO Max. 

Blindspotting (Amazon Rental)

If you’re looking for a more serious piece that Daveed Diggs stars in, check out Blindspotting. In this drama movie, an African-American man who is trying to get through the rest of his probation ends up becoming a witness in a murder, watching someone else get shot. As the scene he witnessed starts to weigh in on his mind, he starts to re-examine his life - including his friendships. 

Don’t get me wrong, Blindspotting isn’t all drama. There are moments of comedy that really only Daveed Diggs and Rafael Casal could pull off that make this movie feel a little lighter. However, Blindspotting is an excellent movie that discusses not only the implications of race relations in the workforce but in everyday life. The movie actually ended up getting a spinoff on Starz which is also really good, and you should definitely check out, even if Daveed Diggs doesn't star in that one. However, he does produce it. 

Rent Blindspotting on Amazon. 

Wonder (Amazon Rental)

Last but not least, we have Wonder. If you want a heartwarming story that’ll probably make you cry, this is the one. Born with facial deformities and home-schooled for some time, Wonder is all about August, a young boy with big dreams who wishes to see the world. But first, he has to tackle the biggest challenge yet - actually going to public school, specifically, the fifth grade, for the first time ever. 

Wonder is one of those movies where I know that if I need something to make me happy, I’m going to watch it. Daveed Diggs plays Mr. Browne, one of the many teachers at the school that is trying to make sure that Auggie (August) is treated correctly, and he’s absolutely wonderful in this movie, especially his interactions with Jacob Tremblay’s character, Auggie. Truly, this film is one of a kind and deserves the love it has gotten, and if you haven’t seen it, check it out now. 

Rent Wonder on Amazon. 

With Daveed Diggs already signed on for so much, including being a part of The Little Mermaid live-action production, I’m sure it’ll only be a matter of time before we see him again in something that’s truly outstanding. Now, if you don’t mind me, I’m going to go and sing “What’d I Miss?” again. 

One of my favorite genres of television shows has always been centered around different worlds where society is facing and trying to overcome widespread suffering and/or injustice that reigns free. This is what we would call a dystopian universe - and believe it or not, there are plenty TV shows featuring them out there. 

From some of the best shows on Netflix to some awesome ones on Amazon Prime, there are plenty of options for you to pick from if you want to watch some great dystopian TV shows, such as The Handmaid’s Tale, Black Mirror, and more. Here are some of the best that you can find streaming.  

3% (Netflix)

An international show on Netflix, 3% follows the story of several 20-year-olds, who all live on the impoverished “Inland.” Now, they have one opportunity to advance in society and live on the “Offshore” settlement in peace. Some are eliminated and others fail to survive, leaving only 3% of candidates who succeed. 

3% sort of reminds me a little of The Hunger Games series, except without all the killing. It’s a battle royale without killing each other - more like the wealthy trying to kill the poor rather than the contestants doing so. It’s a battle of wits, smarts, and bravery to make it to the end, which results in formidable friendships, compelling relationships, and characters who you really want to root for - that is until they die. But, even so, it’s still a fun show to watch. Definitely one of the best Netflix TV shows, in my opinion. 

Stream 3% on Netflix. 

The Handmaid’s Tale (Hulu)

In this Hulu original series, The Handmaid’s Tale follows the life of women in Gilead, a totalitarian society that is located in what was the United States. The society is ruled by a fundamentalist regime that treat women like property, and because of this, a revolution starts. 

The Handmaid’s Tale has won so many awards, and for good reason. The whole The Handmaid’s Tale cast is so talented, led by their star, Elisabeth Moss, in one of her best roles so far in her career. The story can be dark at times, but powerful all the same. This show pulls no punches. 

Stream The Handmaid’s Tale on Hulu. 

Black Mirror (Netflix)

In this popular sci-fi series, Black Mirror is all about parallel universes not that distant from our own, often telling stories about the impact of certain kinds of technology on their societies, and how it can either make lives better or turn lives upside down. 

Black Mirror is certainly one of those shows where some of the episodes might make you scratch your head in confusion, but for every episode like that, there are several other amazing Black Mirror episodes that are truly great pieces of dialogue about the impact of technology and what it’s doing to our society. My personal favorite episode is “Nosedive,” a commentary about the impact of social media, but honestly, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. 

Stream Black Mirror on Netflix. 

The 100 (Netflix)

The 100 was a popular CW show that centered on a group of 100 disobedient young adults who are sent down to the destroyed Earth from what’s left of human society on the Raft in space. However, when they get down there, they find that what they were expecting is not what is there, and that they are not alone. 

Out of all of the CW shows I’ve watched, The 100 is certainly one of the best. The world-building is fantastic, the characters extremely fun to watch, and the relationships that are formed are some of the best ones in teen TV, much more believable than other certain CW shows (looking at you, Riverdale). It’s also really interesting to see ideas of what the Earth would look like after a nuclear extinction, meaning some of the wildlife that has come out of it, or how some people have evolved. 

Stream The 100 on Netflix. 

Snowpiercer (HBO Max)

In this TV series based on the movie of the same name, Snowpiercer is set in 2026, seven years after the world turned into a frozen wasteland. Now, what remains of human society is located on a perpetually moving luxury train. 

Snowpiercer is definitely one of my favorite new shows that has come out in the last couple of years, mainly because the idea is so fresh. A lot of the times, many worlds fall apart in fictional movies and TV because of nuclear wars or asteroids or something else, but here, Earth straight up just froze over due to climate change, and they build a really thrilling story with plenty of action. Daveed Diggs and Jennifer Connelly are fantastic in their starring roles, as is the rest of the cast. 

Stream Snowpiercer on HBO Max. 

Raised By Wolves (HBO Max)

In this HBO Max original series, Raised by Wolves focuses on two androids, both aptly named Father and Mother, who are tasked with raising human children on Kepler-22b after Earth was destroyed by a great war. 

While I do love dystopian series, Raised by Wolves was one of the few that really made me shiver. Not in a bad way - more so that these robots felt way too real and it was uncomfortable watching them raise human children as if they were human, but that’s a testament to the amazing effects team and make-up department that Raised by Wolves has. With plenty of action, enthralling characters, and an interesting story, Raised by Wolves is one of the best originals that HBO Max has to offer so far. 

Stream Raised By Wolves on HBO Max. 

Attack On Titan (Hulu)

Attack on Titan is an anime where what is known of human society is located within three giant walls to protect themselves from creatures known as Titans, humanoid-looking monsters that will eat mankind. However, when an almost indestructible Colossal Titan brings destruction among the city, a group of young adults band together, train in the Scout Regiment, and swear to find a way to stop these Titans once and for all. 

I know - anime sometimes isn’t for everyone, but let me tell you that this is an anime that you should watch. From the first episode, I was hooked. They don’t slow down for a second. There is maybe five minutes of peace before you are thrown into the action, and it doesn’t stop at all. You’ll come to love the characters, cry when you lose them, love how badass they are, and learn so much more about the fantastical dark fantasy world that is Attack on Titan. 

Stream Attack on Titan on Hulu. 

Colony (Netflix)

You didn’t think we'd have a dystopian list without mentioning something to do with aliens, now did you? Colony focuses on a family in the near future who are trying to stay together and stay alive after a mysterious alien invasion, forcing them to make difficult decisions constantly. 

While there were only three seasons of this awesome sci-fi show, I still feel, even now, that Colony deserved so much more hype than it received. What I really love about this show is that it’s not the typical alien invasion you would think of. These aliens aren’t massive killers who will suck out your brains or probe you - at first, it just seems like they want to take over humanity - but over time, everything begins to get a little darker, and the stakes are raised. 

Stream Colony on Netflix. 

The Leftovers (HBO Max)

In this supernatural TV series, The Leftovers begins three years after what is known as “the Sudden Departure,” a global event that resulted in 2% of the world’s population suddenly disappearing without a trace. Adjusting to that life without their loved ones, we follow a group of people struggling to move on. 

I know that 2% of the world’s population doesn’t sound like a lot, but hear me out - we have 7.753 billion people in this world. 2% of that population is 155,050,000. That’s well over one hundred million people that suddenly just up and vanish. That’s actually terrifying to think about - but The Leftovers handles that crazy concept well, and creates a story that anyone will find enjoyable, heart wrenching, and interesting to view.

Stream The Leftovers on HBO Max. 

The Walking Dead (Netflix)

In this long-lasting AMC show, The Walking Dead follows the lives of survivors of a sudden outbreak of a virus, turning everyone into zombies, or what is known as “walkers” in this world. Now, it’s up to them to try and survive not only the dead, but the living too. 

I know that The Walking Dead is a little more post-apocalyptic at first, but as the series proceeds it definitely turns more dystopian as societies are built, lines are drawn, and stakes are raised higher. Through all this, there are some beautiful relationships that are formed, friendships that make you smile, and villains who you’ll love or hate. With ten seasons to watch - the eleventh and final one should be streaming before too much longer - there’s so much to love about this series. 

Stream The Walking Dead on Netflix. 

The Man In The High Castle (Amazon Prime)

Lastly, we take a look at The Man in the High Castle. In this dystopian world, America lost the second World War, and has been taken over by Nazi Germany and Japan. However, as time moves on, a revolution starts to begin from within, creating a ripple effect across the country. 

To me, The Man in the High Castle is one of the scariest shows because it feels a little too real. Just think about it - maybe something like this actually could have happened in our world back then, but thankfully, it didn’t. It’s an enthralling story from beginning to end, with several twists that will have you clicking “Next Episode” as soon as the one you’re on is done. Truly one of the best Amazon originals they had. 

Stream The Man in the High Castle on Amazon Prime. 

There are so many awesome dystopian worlds to enjoy from afar, and hopefully, now you might get a brand new TV show to binge too. Let’s just hope that none of us end up in these far-off worlds ourselves one day. That would be unfortunate.  

For part of September 2021, a new series took the reins and became the top TV show on Netflix, and that is Squid Game. The 2021 Netflix TV series captured audiences with its compelling story, interesting take on children’s games, and the intense (fictional) competition that would follow. The South Korean drama became a hit. 

However, with only nine episodes, all of which are easily bingeable, you might find yourself without a show after watching  all of the dark series in one night (guilty as charged). Have no fear, as we have some of the best shows (and one special movie) you can watch now if you’re craving something similar to Squid Game.

Alice In Borderland (Netflix)

The popular Japanese Netflix series, Alice in Borderland, is based on the beloved manga of the same name. It follows a group of friends who are transported to a parallel dimension called the Borderlands. In order to get out alive, they must compete in a series of deadly games that not only test their abilities, but their friendships as well. 

No, this isn’t related at all to the Borderlands video game adaptation, but if anything, I think this is even better. For fans of Squid Game, the games will remind you often of the show, and the compelling friendships between characters is really what carries the series, from the beginning to the end. You don’t want anyone to die - but it’s inevitable. 

Stream Alice in Borderland on Netflix. 

Darwin’s Game (Netflix) 

Darwin’s Game follows high school sophomore Kaname Sudo, who accepts an online invitation by a friend to play an app game called ‘Darwin’s Game.’ But, unbeknownst to him, this game involves a life and death fight. Now, it’s up to Kaname to beat the game, and kill the game master. 

Kaname reminds me a lot of Seong Gi-hun in Squid Game, except without the gambling addiction. He has a good heart and genuinely wants to figure out what the heck is going on and why this is happening to innocent people, so he takes it upon himself to figure out the truth. He’s very easy to support as an ally, and his newfound ability (You'll see it soon enough!) is so badass. 

Stream Darwin’s Game on Netflix. 

Deadman Wonderland (Funimation Now) 

Moving onto another anime, Deadman Wonderland follows Ganta, a normal everyday man who is convicted of a crime he didn’t commit. He is later sentenced to Deadman Wonderland, a prison that doubles as a theme park. Now, he needs to fight for his life and get out of this hell hole, one activity at a time. 

If you liked the ending of Squid Game, this series is for you. It’s basically just a continuation of people paying to watch others fight because they have money and...what else are they going to do with it? But, what really carries Deadman Wonderland is Ganta himself. He’s such a likeable character, and you really want to root for him, especially for him to, somehow, survive to the end. 

Stream Deadman Wonderland on Funimation Now.

3% (Netflix) 

In this international series from Netflix, 3% takes place in a dystopian world where there is 3% of the world’s population that lives in utter harmony, and the rest are left to rot. Certain 20-year-old individuals are pitted against each other every year to compete for a chance in this 3%, and have a better life. 

I absolutely love this show. I’ve always enjoyed post-apocalyptic and dystopian-era movies/shows, but 3% takes it to another level. The characters all have interesting backstories and work well off of each other, and the games show that the characters are not only full of skill, but mere wit, as well, as each person tries to outdo the others to get into a spot at the top. There’s no cash prize like Squid Game, but there is a chance to change their lives forever. 

Stream 3% on Netflix. 

Kingdom (Netflix) 

Kingdom is a South Korean drama series set in the Joseon period of Korea, and follows the story of a Crown Prince, who sets out on a journey to investigate the source of a mysterious plague that begins to ravage the country and turn people into flesh-eating monsters. 

I’ll be honest - Kingdom doesn’t have any games like Squid Game, but it certainly has the drama that you would expect. Not only are the acting performances great, and the cast extremely talented, but the scenery and the set design will blow you away. Plus, if you’re not bothered by gore or zombies, this show is perfect. As someone who loves The Walking Dead, I feel like this is a good mix of that show and the drama that Squid Game provided. It’s seriously such a great watch. 

Stream Kingdom on Netflix. 

Snowpiercer (HBO Max)

The TNT original, Snowpiercer, is based on the movie of the same name. Set in 2026 (Not too far from now, huh?), it's seven years after the world has become a frozen wasteland, and the last remaining humans have taken shelter on a perpetually moving luxury train. 

While this isn’t an international series or an anime, Snowpiercer is an excellent show for fans of Squid Game, namely because of the dystopian era that it is set in, and the story it tells. Daveed Diggs and Jennifer Connelly are great as the stars, and have wonderful chemistry, and the rest of the cast is awesome as well. This is one of those shows where I can’t give too much away without spoiling it - you just need to check it out for yourself. 

Stream Snowpiercer on HBOMax. 

Black Mirror (Netflix) 

Black Mirror is set in a world not that far from our own, unveiling how modern technologies can fail their makers, and the rest of humanity. With new characters and stories every single episode, there’s always something new. 

For fans of Squid Game, this show is a great fit for you, as it gives you not only good drama and great stories to follow along, but strange dystopian worlds that really set the scene. What I love the most about Black Mirror is that it’s not afraid to dig deep into those societal messages. One of my personal favorite episodes of Black Mirror is “Nosedive,” a commentary on the harmful effects of social media, but I won’t spoil the plot here. Trust me on this, give it a try if you haven’t seen it already. 

Stream Black Mirror on Netflix. 

Sweet Home (Netflix)

South Korea seems to have some awesome hits on their hands, because Sweet Home is another great pick for Squid Game fans. Sweet Home tells the story of a group of people who live in an apartment building, and must lock themselves inside when monsters begin trying to wipe out all of humanity. Now, it’s up to them to survive somehow, when the world is falling apart. 

One of my favorite parts about Squid Game were the sweet and heartwarming (sometimes heartbreaking) moments between Seong Gi-hun and Oh Il-nam, and that’s exactly what Sweet Home provides consistently with its characters. Mixed in with the end of the world background and really scary looking monsters, you grow to care for these characters and their relationships, and want to see them succeed - but with these creatures trying to kill everything in sight, it definitely makes that kind of hard. Luckily for you, you get to sit back and watch from the couch and not have too much to worry about. 

Stream Sweet Home on Netflix. 

The Future Diary (Hulu) 

You want some more battle royale style shows? Check out The Future Diary. This anime is about a deadly battle royale game set between 12 different individuals who are given ‘Future Diaries,’ a special diary that can somehow tell the future, by Deus Ex Machina, the God of Time. The last survivor will become his heir. 

I feel like The Future Diary has everything Squid Game fans would enjoy. Relatable and interesting characters? Check. Bloody games that end in death? Check. Many twists and turns that will make you sit up straight in your seat and yell “What?!” at the TV. Check. The only thing different here is that The Future Diary feels a little bit more like a fantasy series with the inclusion of gods, but it’s still an extremely interesting anime nonetheless, that more people should watch. 

Stream Future Diary on Hulu.

D.P. (Netflix) 

Last but not least, we take a look at D.P. This Netflix original tells the story of a team of Korean military police, who are tasked with the mission of finding deserters and bringing them to justice.

While it’s not a game show or a battle royale like Squid Game, the South Korean TV series offers a lot of social commentary that many people will enjoy if you liked the messages behind Squid Game. The cast is incredibly talented, leading a meaningful story that will have changed you by the end, in my opinion. Or, at the very least, entertained you thoroughly. 

Stream D.P. on Netflix. 

Honorable Mention: Battle Royale (Amazon Prime) 

I can’t have this list and not mention Battle Royale. This film, released in 2000, puts a group of ninth graders from a Japanese high school up against each other in a Battle Royale. They all must kill each other, until one survives. If no one kills anyone, they all die. 

While it’s not the first battle royale film ever, Battle Royale is often credited as one of the bigger films that catapulted the genre into fame, and without it, who knows if Squid Game might have been as popular. It’s bloody, gory, and everything you would expect, with characters who you come to love and cry for when they die, and characters that you’d like to push off a cliff, just like Squid Game (looking at you, Jang Deok-su). If you’ve watched films like The Hunger Games, you’ll definitely like this. 

Stream Battle Royale on Amazon Prime. 
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While it’s unknown if Squid Game will receive a Season 2, I’ll still always love the series for its interesting story and characters. But, hopefully,  you’ve now found a new series (or film) to love just as much. 

Who do you call when you’re in need? Lafayette! Or is it Thomas Jefferson?

Ah, I don’t know, but what I do know is that Daveed Diggs is the man responsible for those two iconic roles from the mega-hit Broadway show, Hamilton. If you for some reason haven’t heard of Hamilton in the last couple of years, it’s a musical journey that tells the story of the founding fathers of America, more specifically about Alexander Hamilton, and Daveed Digs became a big star from the success of this musical. The play, which was released as a film on Disney+ back in July of 2020, showed just how talented these performers are, especially Daveed Diggs.

But what movies and TV shows does Daveed Diggs have coming up in the next couple of years? How busy is this Tony-award-winning actor? We take a look at the upcoming Daveed Diggs movies and shows that are making appearances on our TV and movie screens, starting out with some awesome animation.

Central Park, Season 2 And 3 - 2021 (Completed)

If you haven’t heard of Central Park, now’s the time to get an Apple TV+ subscription and binge-watch the whole thing. Central Park is a musical adult animation show made by the creators of Bob’s Burgers, which revolves around a family who lives in New York City's Central Park, with the goal in mind of saving it from greedy land developers.

According to Collider, Season 3 has already been ordered ahead of Central Park’s Season 2 release date. Daveed Diggs, who has a main role on the show as Helen, offers his talents up to this amazing cast filled with stars like Frozen’s Josh Gad, WandaVision’s Kathryn Hahn, Hamilton co-star Leslie Odom Jr., and the iconic Stanley Tucci.

Trust me, if musicals and comedy are some of your favorite genres, this is most certainly the show for you. With Diggs in a lead role, he shines and shows off his musical pipes. According to Variety, Season 2 of the Emmy-nominated show will premiere on June 25 on Apple TV+ with the first three episodes, and new episodes will premiere weekly after that.

The Starling - 2021 (Post-Production)

Stepping away from TV for a moment, we move into The Starling, an upcoming comedy-drama film on Netflix. According to The Hollywood Reporter, this film follows the story of a married couple who ends up suffering some sort of hardship, which begins to tear the two apart. What makes matters worse is that a starling ends up building a nest in the wife’s backyard, who begins to harass her, and she becomes “comically obsessed” with wanting to kill it.

It’s certainly a unique premise, that is for sure, but that’s what makes it so interesting in the first place. According to Deadline, many stage veterans besides Diggs will be joining this film as well, including Kevin Kline from Present Laughter, and Loretta Devine from the Broadway hit Dreamgirls. Diggs himself will be co-starring alongside this big cast, in an unknown role, but hopefully still just as entertaining as normal.

Another big-time star who will be starring alongside Daveed Diggs in this fascinating comedy is one of the queens of comedy herself, Melissa McCarthy, according to Deadline. Melissa McCarthy is known for plenty of her roles in some of the funniest comedies out there, such as Bridesmaids (for which she was nominated for an Academy Award) and one of the many 2021 film releases, Thunder Force. So, I can already imagine what kind of hilarious antics actors like Daveed Diggs and Melissa McCarthy will bring to the table.

There hasn’t been a set release date yet, but keep an eye out on Netflix for something to pop up. It’s slated to debut in 2021, so hopefully, we’ll get some news soon enough.

Snowpiercer, Season 3 - 2022/TBA (Pre-Production)

For those who don’t know what Snowpiercer is, this fantastic TV show is based on the movie of the same name by Bong Joon-ho, of Parasite fame. Snowpiercer tells the tale of a post-apocalyptic world, and follows the passengers of the Snowpiercer, a gigantic moving train that circles the globe, and carries the remnants of human society after the world had frozen over and became a wasteland.

Daveed Diggs stars in this thriller alongside Jennifer Connelly, known for her roles in films like Requiem for a Dream and A Beautiful Mind. The show, which has been popular on TNT, was recently renewed for Season 3 ahead of its Season 2 launch date, according to Variety.

Recently, the second season just came to a close, and Deadline did an interview with one of the executive producers of Snowpiercer, Becky Clements, who warned that Season 3 would dig even deeper into some interesting character developments and introduce major characters into the ever-expanding plotline of this fascinating show.

It’s extremely refreshing to see Daveed Diggs in a role that’s not comedy or musicals, as awesome as he is in those, as this gives him a different line of work to do. He rocks it as Andre Layton in Snowpiercer, and I can’t wait to see what he has in store for Season 3. There hasn’t been a premiere date announced yet, since the second season only just ended, but I’m excited to see where they take this show from here.

The Little Mermaid - 2022 (Filming)

We all knew it was a matter of time, with all these live-action remakes from Disney, that The Little Mermaid would become one of them. Luckily, they have picked out a stellar cast to go along with it, and Daveed Diggs is an excellent addition to that. The Little Mermaid follows the narrative of Ariel, a young mermaid who is infatuated with the human world, and ends up giving away her voice so that she can spend three days on land to try and make Prince Eric fall in love with her, and remain a human forever.

I mean, if you haven’t heard of The Little Mermaid before, you have no one else to blame but yourself, considering this was the birth of the Disney Renaissance. However, this upcoming adaptation is going to knock your socks off. According to Collider, Daveed Diggs has been cast as Sebastian the crab from the iconic Disney movie, and did “more research” than any other role in his career for this job.

For someone who had already gone through voice training for Central Park, it sounds like Diggs cares so much for this character. Alongside him, Insider reported many other celebrities working on the film, such as Grown-ish’s Halle Bailey as Ariel, Thunder Force's Melissa McCarthy as the sea witch, Ursula, Raya and the Last Dragon’s Awkwafina as the birdbrained Scuttle, and several others.

Insider also reported that the soundtrack, which is famous in so many ways, will include main tracks from the original, along with new songs developed by EGOT-winner Alan Menken and Hamilton star and creator, Lin-Manuel Miranda. It’s certainly looking to be an awesome adaptation, and I, for one, cannot wait.

Blindspotting - 2021 (Post-Production)

While Diggs will not be starring in this, it’s worth putting on this list to showcase his talent. Daveed Diggs actually starred in the movie Blindspotting back in 2018, a film that follows a parolee with only three days left on his sentence, only to witness a police shooting that will threaten to ruin a lifelong friendship. The new series continues that story, this time focusing on a different character.

The new series will air on Starz, according to Variety. Jasmine Cephas-Jones, a former co-star of Diggs' from Hamilton and who also starred in Blindspotting, will reprise her role, while Daveed Diggs will serve as an executive producer. According to The Hollywood Reporter, actress Helen Hunt, known for her roles in As Good as It Gets and The Sessions, will star alongside Cephas-Jones as her mother.

Even if Diggs won’t be appearing physically in this spinoff, he most certainly put his heart into it as an executive producer and has shown his love for the new series several times on his social media. If this sounds interesting to you, Blindspotting will be premiering on Starz this summer.

Dang, that is a lot of projects for one man to carry, but for a performer as multi-faceted as Daveed Diggs, I’m not surprised. It’s going to be a fun couple of years, that is for sure.

Warning! The following contains spoilers for the Snowpiercer Season 2 finale "Into The White." Read at your own risk!

Mr. Wilford was firmly in control of both trains prior to TNT's big two-hour Season 2 finale for Snowpiercer, but by the episode's end, Andre Layton and friends found a way to regain some control and perhaps regain the trust of the train's people in both their cause and Melanie Cavill's. Thankfully, Snowpiercer already received an order for Season 3, and actor Steven Ogg opened up about production following the Season 2 finale cliffhanger.

As for that cliffhanger, it took the combined efforts of a lot of people and it almost still failed, but Josie's sudden arrival in the eleventh hour and the destruction of the aquarium allowed a chunk of the Snowpiercer crew to break the first train's engine loose from Big Alice and attempt to rescue Melanie as they originally planned to when she set off to investigate the theory that the Earth is warming once more. Unfortunately, when Layton and Alex arrived at Melanie's base they didn't find her, but instead a journal and some data that contained all her research in her time away from the train.

The data confirmed the world is warming up yet again, and while it still wasn't warm enough to travel where the heroes were, they saw parts on the world map that were drastically warmer than others. Later Alex read the journal which contained a note from Melanie that explained she decided to set off on her own after the train originally passed. She couldn't survive at the base any longer, and while her odds of survival hiking through the snow into the unknown were slim, she really had no other option.

The reveal put in question if or how often Snowpiercer may show Jennifer Connelly's character in Season 3, and while Pike actor Steven Ogg didn't have anything to say about that, he was kind enough to talk with me ahead of the Season 2 finale and share how things have changed on set in Season 3 due to the pandemic:

Unfortunately, Pike and many other Snowpiercer characters' fates were left hanging in the balance as only a few of the show's cast were featured in the final moments. Right now, it's not entirely clear the entirety of who's on Layton's severed Snowpiercer engine and who was left back on Big Alice with Wilford, though the episode showed that Zarah and Ruth ended up on Big Alice after all was said and done. Layton took Miss Audrey as collateral to keep Wilford from retribution, but will that be enough to save all the characters sympathetic to Snowpiercer's cause still attached to Big Alice?

We'll find out, presumably, in Snowpiercer Season 3 should Layton and the crew successfully re-attach to the train as they planned. That season is still in production, so fans can, in the meantime, entertain themselves by reading up on the hilarious moment Jennifer Connelly had on set with the rat she was paired with in Season 2.

Warning! The following contains spoilers for the Snowpiercer Season 2 episode "The Eternal Engineer." Read at your own risk!

Snowpiercer's Andre Layton prepared for a war with Mr. Wilford, but the latest episode proved it was all over before it even started. Wilford orchestrated a train crisis that only he could save, and in the process, won the support of the Snowpiercer train occupants. The revolution is seemingly over, and unfortunately, few seemed to notice or care.

Daveed Diggs' character noticed, of course, and audiences may have noticed he got as much screentime with Sean Bean's Wilford as he's had all season in the process. I spoke to Diggs about those scenes and asked what it was like to work with Bean in Season 2 and got a taste of what it's like to share a scene with one of television and film's greatest talents.

Sean Bean has had some wonderful scenes with whomever he's working with on Snowpiercer, and it seems that's not a coincidence based on what Daveed Diggs said. That's a great thing, considering the big bad looked poised to take control of Snowpiercer for the foreseeable future. Meanwhile, a defeated Layton was forced to relinquish command and surrender himself, with an uncertainty of what comes next for his character.

Obviously, any Snowpiercer fan can assume Layton's situation won't be good, especially given the episode's end. If Roche and his entire family were sent to the drawers just because he was Layton's enforcer, then the odds of Daveed Diggs' character getting simply locked away feel slim. It'll be interesting to see what other members of Snowpiercer's inner circle are punished under Wilford's rule or how aware he was of the vast conspiracy by the train to unseat him. I'm assuming so considering Miss Audrey's betrayal, though I'm not wholly convinced she's turned her back on the Snowpiercer crew just yet.

Snowpiercer's Season 2 finale airs Monday, March 29, in a special 2-hour event. Will the season end with Andre in shackles and Wilford running the show? I hope not, but with him arrested and Melanie still off train, I can't imagine what other option there may be.

Warning! The following may contain spoilers for the Snowpiercer Season 2 episode "Our Answer For Everything." Read at your own risk!

Snowpiercer star Rowan Blanchard thankfully became a major player in Season 2, and her role as Melanie's long-lost daughter Alex has made the actress stand out in this star-studded ensemble. It does help that most of her scenes are either with the always great Sean Bean and Jennifer Connelly, yet having those screen partners is perhaps surprisingly not what excited Blanchard the most about filming scenes in Season 2.

I got a chance to speak with Rowan Blanchard ahead of the Season 2 premiere, and like several other Snowpiercer actors I've spoken with in the past, Blanchard had much to say about the dark drama's unique sets and production design. Specifically, Blanchard talked about the large group scenes she filmed during the season, and the beauty of being able to take part in those when she could.

Group scenes on Snowpiercer can certainly be chaotic, thanks in small part to the fact everyone is crammed into spaces the size of large train cars, but not always "large enough" train cars. As Rowan Blanchard said, though, the way the series sets up so many moving pieces and storylines means there may only be a few times a season where two particular actors are meant to be on the same set filming with each other.

It isn't hard to see why Rowan Blanchard relished those scenes, especially considering how many she spent just at the helm of Big Alice. As mentioned, though, she's also probably gotten more scenes with Mr. Wilford actor Sean Bean than any other character to this point, so there are some advantages to playing a character who doesn't go out into crowds all that often.

Alex is perhaps in the most precarious position of anyone on Snowpiercer, as she's torn between her allegiance to Melanie and to her mentor Wilford. Lately, with Miss Audrey commanding a lot of Wilford's attention, Alex even seems to be growing a twinge of jealousy, so there are a lot of complex feelings at play here just among a handful of characters.

Wherever Alex falls on her decision-making, there's no denying Season 2 is positioning her to be a key part in Wilford's possible success in taking total command of Snowpiercer and Big Alice as its leader, tying into whether Layton and his revolution can survive and co-exist alongside Wilford's domain. She definitely looks to be erring more on the side of anti-Wilford than pro, but I thought the same of Miss Audrey before she seemingly went turncoat on her companions. Only the coming weeks will show audiences where Alex ends up for sure!

Snowpiercer airs on TNT Mondays at 9:00 p.m. ET. For more some of Season 2's finer points, read up on what Daveed Diggs loved about Josie's surprise return.

Warning! The following contains spoilers for the Snowpiercer Season 2 episode "Many Miles From Snowpiercer." Read at your own risk!

The latest Snowpiercer episode was a big one for Melanie Cavill, as viewers finally got to see her for the first time since she left the train in order to run tests at a facility on the recent snowfall on Earth. The episode brought some stunning new revelations to the table, and the process of filming brought on a pretty big gross-out moment for actress Jennifer Connelly.

I got a chance to speak with Jennifer Connelly about Season 2 of Snowpiercer, and our conversation led to whether or not she's had any gross-out moments on set. The actress revealed that Melanie's capture of the rat took at least a couple of takes to nail down, thanks in part to her uncooperative co-star.

It was not at all obvious on Snowpiercer that Jennifer Connelly was uncomfortable with rats, especially after the scene in which we saw Melanie cooking one over a fire. Of course, I'm assuming the rat in that scene wasn't alive, and that can tend to make all the difference in these situations. I can't say I wouldn't have reacted the same way, though Connelly seemed to be in good spirits about the incident now that it's over.

This is not the first time Snowpiercer has relied on live animals for its production. When I spoke to Ruth actress Alison Wright in Season 1, she revealed that the crew actually used live cockroaches for that sabotage scene in the first-class dining car. Wright said that trainers were brought in to rile the bugs before the scene was shot to encourage more activity. I doubt anyone planned for the rat to try and escape in the botched version of the scene, so that may have just been a bit of improv the rat was trying out.

I can talk about rats all day, but obviously, I and many other Snowpiercer fans have to be wondering why the train blew past Melanie when she was supposed to be boarding. Making it 30 days in isolation and bad weather was bad enough for Melanie, to the point that if she can't make it back on board, I don't like her odds of survival. Of course, given that the train flew by looking like it was out of control, maybe her odds of survival on the train wouldn't be that much better?

Snowpiercer airs on TNT Mondays at 9:00 p.m. ET. Season 2 is barreling ahead like a runaway freight train, so be sure to read up on what Lena Hall had to say about Miss Audrey's mysterious powers before next week's episode.

Warning! The following contains spoilers for the Snowpiercer episode "Keep Hope Alive." Read at your own risk!

Chaos had overtaken the final minutes of Snowpiercer's latest episode, and as the train rushed to discover who was behind the murders of the Breachmen, one character made a stunning decision. Miss Audrey was set to return to Snowpiercer, and with nothing holding her back at the border, opted to stay with Mr. Wilford and not return to help Layton and the others with counter-intelligence on Big Alice. She also made that decision in full view of Ruth, making the act pretty blatant, but is her shocking betrayal all that it seems?

It's a question I found myself asking after seeing Audrey earlier on, seemingly terrified to come face to face with Mr. Wilford once again. Did something change, or was her experience not entirely what we thought? Another possibility is that Miss Audrey is playing the long game and appearing to get closer to Wilford in an effort to really hit back against the leader and gain Snowpiercer some breathing room. Is that what could be happening here?

To answer that question, I spoke to Miss Audrey actress Lena Hall about her character and finally asked the question I've been wondering as far back as Season 1. What exactly is this strange power Miss Audrey has on people, and how would she describe it? Hall gave a very thorough answer, which really got me thinking about how crucial she may become in the later stages of Season 2.

Beyond the demystification of one of Snowpiercer's most mysterious characters, Lena Hall's talk about Miss Audrey revealed that she's a person very in touch with her own feelings. Snowpiercer has shown her interacting and getting into the minds of several characters in the series, and while Mr. Wilford has done the same, is he able to work his magic on someone like Audrey?

The point I'm trying to make is that someone so acutely aware of the human psyche and able to empathize would probably be harder to sway and subdue than most people. And yet, we don't see a ton of struggle from Miss Audrey, which has me wondering if she's slowly working her way closer to Wilford's side for a longer play down the stretch. Then again, if that were true, you'd think she'd give someone a heads up over on Snowpiercer, though it does add to the commitment of the bit.

Ruth certainly seemed concerned about Audrey not crossing back over to their side of the train, but the rest of the powers that be were too concerned about the murders of the Breachmen to take on anything else. That said, I'm sure they're going to wonder what went down soon, and whether or not Audrey staying on Big Alice will do the Snowpiercer more harm than good if she commits to the decision. Let's hope she changes her mind soon because I'm not sure I'm too fond of her chances of survival hanging with the unpredictable Wilford.

Snowpiercer airs on TNT Mondays at 9:00 p.m. ET. For more on the series, be sure to read up on some of our past interviews on Season 2, which include Daveed Diggs' thoughts on the return of Josie.

Warning! The following contains spoilers for the Snowpiercer Season 2 episode "A Great Odyssey." Read at your own risk!

The first time Jennifer Connelly's Melanie Cavill left the train on Snowpiercer, it seemed like a death sentence for the character. It's hard to argue the vibe doesn't feel the same she's departing the train for a second time to further investigate the recent discovery that it "snowed" on Earth. Whether she's successful or not, it seems to me like the character made her biggest mistake to date.

The obvious risk is that Melanie runs into trouble on her way to the station and dies. Melanie sustained some wicked injuries on her prior venture outside of the train, though nothing that couldn't be fixed by the medical advancements created on Big Alice. This time, Melanie will have to brave the elements and stay alive for a full month before the train has a chance to come back and find her. There's a high chance of Melanie dying, obviously, which is part of the reason Mr. Wilford is so excited about it happening.

And in the hypothetical Melanie does survive, is her leaving Snowpiercer the best idea in the first place? Melanie has been shown as one of the only people to essentially checkmate the conniving Wilford to this point, so he may have a chance to cook up some schemes in her absence. Layton already has his hands full with unrest on the train. Can he really go toe-to-toe with Wilford as well? If Melanie does return to Snowpiercer, there's no telling in how the situation in the train could change in the month she's away.

As foolish as it may be, the answer for Melanie's decision is better explained in my conversation with Jennifer Connelly about Snowpiercer Season 2. Connelly spoke about her character's change between Season 1 and 2 and the natural shift in her responsibilities that come along with it.

While Melanie Cavill only just reunited with her daughter Alex and has every reason to stay and help maintain order on Snowpiercer, she also can't ignore this calling for the greater good. If there is a chance things are changing on the outside, and the world can one day return to normal, Melanie wants to do all she can to ensure humanity is ready and capable of that next step. It doesn't make her decision any less reckless, but perhaps a bit nobler.

Snowpiercer airs on TNT Mondays at 9:00 p.m. ET. For more on the series, be sure to read up on my conversation with Daveed Diggs about Andre Layton, and how he felt about Josie's big return in the prior episode.

Warning! The following contains spoilers for the Snowpiercer episode "Smolder To Life." Read at your own risk!

Snowpiercer just delivered just about the biggest surprise of the series, as fans learned that Josie Wellstead, who heroically went down swinging trying to take out Melanie Cavill in Season 1, wasn't as dead as the characters and viewers may have thought. The character was horrifically frostbitten over her entire body, and while she was unable to be recognized by a bulk of the train and labeled a Jane Doe, Zarah Ferami spotted her almost instantly.

After a shocking and somewhat twisted series of events, Andre Layton was informed of Josie's survival and rushed to see her. I spoke to Daveed Diggs about the massive reveal and how Josie's return may affect Layton throughout Season 2.

People do "do" that, as Daveed Diggs said above, though I'm sure few people in real life have as complicated of circumstances as Andre does with Josie in this reunion. The two had a growing romance in Season 1, and both played parent to Miles when they were living in the Tail. When it seemed the two peaked from a romantic standpoint, Snowpiercer "killed" Josie, and Andre began to find what he had lost with Zarah when she first left the Tail.

Now Zarah is pregnant with Andre's child and knows the return of Josie could complicate her relationship with Andre. This is likely why Zarah originally tried to kill Josie when she discovered her survival but ultimately backed out at the last minute. The situation is messy, and obviously, we have no idea where Josie and Andre stand after this episode, but it's great drama. Specifically, it's a type of drama that Daveed Diggs revealed isn't one a viewer may typically associate with Snowpiercer.

Josie's back, and I'm sure we'll see what that means as Snowpiercer Season 2 continues, but I only have one question for now. Was Josie conscious when Zarah tried to kill her? If so, I would have to expect Josie would attempt to exact some revenge if she's able, and that moment could come back to haunt Zarah down the stretch. It'll obviously affect Layton too, and I can't imagine what his reaction would be if he heard what Zarah tried to do.

Were you surprised by Josie's return? Let us know in the poll below, and continue to catch Snowpiercer on TNT Mondays at 9:00 p.m. ET.

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Warning! The following contains spoilers for the Season 2 premiere of Snowpiercer. Read at your own risk!

Snowpiercer Season 2 is here, and fans were able to jump right back into the chaotic aftermath of Layton's revolution. In fact, in the premiere, fans got a firsthand look at the mystery man of the series, Mr. Wilford.

As cool as it was to see Sean Bean on the show, the official arrival of his character Mr. Wilford brings a lot of questions following the Season 2 premiere. Below are some questions involving that, as well as some questions I have about some of the other mysterious things we saw in the exciting episode.

What's The Story Behind Big Alice?

Big Alice is now connected to Snowpiercer, but the first hour didn't do a lot to tell us exactly what's going on inside of it. One thing that does seem apparent is they're in need of food, per Alex's demands at the beginning of the episode that sent Snowpiercer's occupants in a scramble to gather. Melanie theorized Wilford would run a train's resources ragged under his rule, so the Big Alice occupants may have been without some necessities and luxuries for some time.

Can Wilford And Layton Get Along?

There are now two leaders of two respective trains on Snowpiercer, and thanks to some last-minute tinkering by Melanie, the playing field is even. While Wilford originally had the power to freeze out Snowpiercer should they refuse his demands, he'll now die along with them should he attempt to do so again. It seems Wilford will have to negotiate with Layton so that the two can co-exist for the time being, but given what little we've seen so far of Wilford, I don't imagine compromise is good enough.

How Did Wilford Hurt Melanie?

We obviously know that Wilford has hurt Melanie in the time after she betrayed him by turning her daughter Alex against her, but we still have yet to learn the root of the duo's falling out. Wilford certainly seems a little unreasonable in this opening episode, though to this point I don't think it was anything Melanie couldn't have handled. I'm assuming future episodes will get into their dynamic, and hopefully, get into the root as to why Melanie ultimately betrayed Wilford and left her family behind.

What All Did Wilford Tell Alex About Melanie?

It seems obvious in Snowpiercer's Season 2 premiere that Wilford has shaped Alex's perception of Melanie, though we don't know entirely in what way. For example, if Wilford fed Alex a bunch of lies about her mother, I can only assume it would take a small amount of time with Melanie for her to see that's not entirely true. In either case, Alex certainly has a chip on her shoulder and isn't all that overjoyed to meet her mother again, though it's hard not to blame her considering she was abandoned.

Will Zarah's Pregnancy Affect Layton's Authority?

Ruth decided to move Zarah into first-class accommodations after she learned of her pregnancy, and while she was glad to take whatever gift was given to protect her child's health, Layton had his reservations. Whether it's the case or not, some will see his and his baby mama's move into First Class as Layton making a home for himself in luxury and pushing aside the needs he originally demanded a revolution for. It's not a matter of if it goes noticed, but whether or not Layton will successfully be able to reassure the occupants of Snowpiercer that he's still a man who believes in the "we're all part of one train" mentality.

Where Does Ruth's Loyalty Lie?

At the end of Snowpiercer Season 1, it seemed Ruth was absolutely going to be a key player in Wilford taking control of his former train. Layton didn't do too much to earn her trust in the premiere and managed to piss her off when the train launched an attack on Big Alice without her being in the know. With that said, she seemed about as startled as everyone else when their captive Kevin revealed Wilford would absolutely let Snowpiercer die at any hint of an insurrection, so it remains to be seen if she's still fully on board with the great leader she adored so much.

What The Hell Was With Those Freaky Doctors?

The Headwood doctors are an odd couple, or possibly siblings, I'm really not sure. The fact of the matter is they give off maximum creepy vibes, though there's no denying the science they've worked on while aboard Big Alice is nothing short of astonishing. The two were able to successfully treat Melanie's awful frostbite to the point there isn't even a scar. These people could do a lot of good for future generations living in the cold, provided Wilford doesn't intend on keeping them all for himself.

They're Growing Weed On Big Alice?

Big Alice seems to be short on some supplies given Alex's demands in the premiere, though we did learn they can cultivate something that Snowpiercer doesn't have. Pike was able to trade some fresh fruit for weed, and it looks like that could be a big bargaining chip for Big Alice if they're allowed to continue trade after the Snowpiercer attack. Something tells me future border interactions may be under a lot more scrutiny in the future.

Big Alice Has A Frost Giant?

Without a doubt, the most surprising reveal of Snowpiercer's Season 2 premiere was "Icy Bob," who looks like some scarred frost giant who's immune to cold. There's certainly not anyone like that over on Snowpiercer, which allowed Bob to almost single-handedly end Snowpiercer's attack on Big Alice using a cold blast to his advantage. The fan in me is hoping we'll see him square off against Strong Boy in the coming episodes, though I'm also not sure Strong Boy would survive that encounter. I'm also curious how a person like this came to be, and if Icy Bob isn't the product of some strange shit going down on Big Alice.

Snowpiercer fans, did the Season 2 premiere live up to your expectations? Let us know what questions you have down in the comments and tune into Season 2 Mondays on TNT at 9:00 p.m. ET for more episodes.

Daveed Diggs is a versatile actor with many other roles besides his breakout performances in Hamilton. However, the actor has admittedly struggled to shake the shadow of Thomas Jefferson and Marquis de Lafayette in the years since he put the roles behind him. This isn't the case on Snowpiercer, where he plays post-apocalyptic revolutionary Andre Layton, who has not sang or danced one step since the series' beginning.

Ahead of Snowpiercer Season 2, I had the opportunity to speak with Daveed Diggs and, during the conversation, i asked if he was grateful to play a character who doesn't sing or dance. Diggs then revealed that his lack of song and dance is not for lack of trying. The actor assured me he was grateful and gave a great reason why he shouldn't be the one singing or dancing on the show now or in the future:

For anyone who may not know, Lena Hall is the Tony award-winning actress who plays Miss Audrey in Snowpiercer. As Daveed Diggs mentioned, she's the one the show should and has tapped for singing so far. Hall's Miss Audrey had a standout singing scene in Season 1, in which she sang Frank Ocean's "Bad Religion" for passengers in the train car.

And for anyone wondering whether the stance on Andre Layton singing or dancing will change for future seasons, showrunner Graeme Manson backed up Daveed Diggs' wishes when I spoke to him ahead of the Season 1 finale. Manson spoke about why he wasn't interested in showing that side of Diggs on the show and, like the actor, pointed out he's not the only person on the show something like that can be written for:

It's hard to imagine there will be much singing or dancing in Season 2 of Snowpiercer, as the revolution subsided just in time for Sean Bean's Mr. Wilford to commandeer Snowpiercer with Big Alice. With all the things Melanie warned Layton about regarding Mr. Wiilford, he may be more focused on maintaining his new position of power and hierarchy of the train than anything. Andre Layton's skills as a leader have yet to be shown in full but, given what he's said to be up against in Wilford, Diggs can hope his character is as strong a leader as he is at acting and rapping.

Snowpiercer Season 2 airs on TNT Mondays at 9:00 p.m. ET. Be sure to follow CinemaBlend for more interviews with the cast all season long and for a look at what other television is headed to your screen in 2021.

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2020 was a wild year for theatrical releases that is going to take quite some time to fully recover from. One the one hand, the lack of theatrical releases last year means that all those delayed films will be delayed even further when it comes to their release on Blu-ray and DVD, which left 2020 a far different year than we expected.. However, with theaters closed, many films decided to go directly to video on demand platforms. Under the circumstances, this is great, as it gives people access to the same movies in the comfort of their own homes.

Exactly what the future has in store for home releases in 2021 is anybody's guess right now. But we'll keep things updated here with the news on the newest releases as they are announced.

January DVD And Blu-ray Releases

January is frequently a slow month for brand new movies in theaters but it's usually a big month for home releases as we see popular films from the late summer and early fall coming home. Unfortunately, because of the global pandemic, the theatrical release schedule wasn't everything we were hoping for, and that domino effect has continued to plague DVD releases. Having said that, there are still some interesting movies worthy of checking out that will arrive in January.

TV fans will have plenty o series to add to their collections, including Season 2 of Jordan Peele's Twilight Zone from CBS All Access, the final season of The 100, and the first season of the television adaptation of Snowpiercer. But it isn't all TV, there were some good movies that came out last year that may have flown under the radar due to everything that was going on, and might get a much better chance to be seen now, like Jungleland, with Charlin Hunnan, and Love and Monsters starring Dylan O'Brien. Checkout the full list of January releases below.

Week Of Tuesday January 5 DVD, Digital And Blu-ray Releases

Love And Monsters (2020) Starring Dylan O'Brien (order it here)

12 Hour Shift (2021) (order it here)

Mystery Road, Series 2 (order it here)

The 100: The Seventh And Final Season (order it here)

Week Of Tuesday January 12 DVD, Digital And Blu-ray Releases

Spell (2020) (order it here)

American Dream (order it here)

Jungleland (2020) - Starring Charlie Hunnan, Jack O'Connell (order it here)

Legacies: The Complete Second Season (order it here)

Lupin III: The First (order it here)

Manifest: The Complete Second Season (order it here)

Monsoon (2020) (order it here)

Skylines (order it here)

The Twilight Zone Season Two (2020) (order it here)

Week Of Tuesday January 19 DVD, Digital And Blu-ray Releases

The Kid Detective (2020) - Starring Adam Brody (order it here)

Always And Forever (2020) (order it here)

Dead Reckoning (2020) (order it here)

Dreamland (2020) - Starring Margot Robbie (order it here)

Hearts And Bones - Starring Hugo Weaving (order it here)

Max Cloud 2020) (order it here)

Miss Juneteenth (2020) (order it here)

Spiral (2020) (order it here)

The Cleansing Hour (2019) (order it here)

The Village in the Woods (order it here)

Wander (2020) - Starring Tommy Lee Jones, Aaron Eckhart (order it here)

Week Of Tuesday January 26 DVD, Digital And Blu-ray Releases

Come Play (2020) - Starring Gillian Jacobs, John Gallagher Jr. (order it here)

Synchronic (2019) - Starring Jamie Dornan, Anthony Mackie (order it here)

Fatman (2020) - Starring Mel Gibson (order it here)

Batman: Soul of the Dragon (2021) (order it here)

Bordertown: Season 1

Born A Champion (2021) - Starring Dennis Quad, Sean Patrick Flannery (order it here)

Doom Patrol: Complete Second Season - Starring Brenden Fraser, Timothy Dalton (order it here)

Princess of the Row (2019) - Starring Martin Sheen

Snowpiercer: The Complete First Season - Starring Jennifer Connelly, Daveed Diggs (order it here)

You: The Complete Second Season (order it here)

February DVD And Blu-ray Releases

February 2021 almost, almost, feels like the movie industry hasn't been at a near standstill for the better part of a year. While there certainly aren't as many major Blu-ray releases coming in February as might have expected 12 months ago, nearly every week of the month has something worthy of note, movies with major names that either actually were released in theaters, or at the very least would have been under normal circumstances.

The beginning of the month gives us Let Him Go, a drama with Kevin Costner and Diane Lane that is getting solid reviews, and Wild Mountain Thyme, a movie that's not nearly as well reviewed, but has such a bizarre twist in it that it might be worth checking out anyway. There's also the body swap horror movie Freaky and the better than it has any right to be disaster movie Greenland. The new "Milla Jovovich is in a movie based on a video game" film, Monster Hunter will also be available to view digitally in February ahead of its physical release next month.

If nothing else, the fact that some of these films didn't even have a theatrical release is making the physical release of the film happen incredibly quickly. One has to wonder if that process will continue even once theaters are back to normal. Here's everything slated to debut in February.

Week Of Tuesday February 2 DVD, Digital And Blu-ray Releases

Let Him Go - Starring Kevin Costner and Diane Lane (order it here)

Wild Mountain Thyme - Starring Emily Blunt and Jaime Dornan (order it here)

Tesla (order it here)

Breach (order it here)

Host (order it here)

JL Family Ranch: The Wedding Gift (order it here)

Love, Weddings & Other Disasters (order it here)

Week Of Tuesday February 9 DVD, Digital And Blu-ray Releases

Freaky - Starring Vince Vaughn (order it here)

Sputnik (order it here)

Greenland - Starring gerard Butler and Morena Baccarin (order it here)

Monster Zone (order it here)

The Little Prince (order it here)

The Right One

Wander Darkly - Starring Sienna Miller and Diego Luna (order it here)

Week Of Tuesday February 16 DVD, Digital And Blu-ray Releases

The Informer - Starring Ana de Armas and Joel Kinnaman (order it here)

A Call To Spy (order it here)

Archenemy - Starring Joe Manganiello (order it here)

Bordertown Season 2

Fear of Rain - Starring Katherine Heigl (order it here)

Harley Quinn: The Complete Second Season - Starring Kelly Cuoco, Lake Bell (order it here)

Horizon Line - Starring Allison Williams (order it here)

Lovecraft Country: The Complete First Season (order it here)

The Very Excellent Mr. Dundee (order it here)

Early Digital Release

Monster Hunter (order it here)

Week Of Tuesday February 23 DVD, Digital And Blu-ray Releases

The Croods: A New Age - Starring Nicolas Cage and Emma Stone (order it here)

Scooby-Doo: The Sword and the Scoob (order it here)

Silk Road - Starring Jeremy Clarke and Nick Robinson (order it here)

The Last Vermeer - Starring Guy Pearce (order it here)

March DVD And Blu-ray Releases

Slowly but surly, we're seeing more movement when it comes to movie releases, which gives us more movement on home releases as well. Sure, some of these big movies, like Wonder Woman 1984 were released on streaming services like HBO Max or other VOD formats, but now you don't need to wait for them to come back around on streaming and you can actually own a physical copy of the film.

In addition to films like Wonder Woman 1984, March also brings us the likes of Monster Hunter, a video game adaptation from the people who brought you the resident Evil movies, as well as a potential Oscar contender in Promising Young Woman. With the awards show delayed this year you can actually get a hold of many of the nominees at home before the show so you can watch them all. Here's everything on the way in March 2021.

Week Of Tuesday March 2 DVD, Digital And Blu-ray Releases

Monster Hunter - staring Mila Jovovich (order it here)

Fatale (order it here)

Half Brothers (order it here)

Pinocchio - starring Roberto Benigni (order it here)

All My Life (order it here)

Doctor Who: Revolution of the Daleks (order it here)

Scare Me (order it here)

Zappa (order it here)

Early Digital Release

Promising Young Woman - starring Cary Mulligan

Week Of Tuesday March 9 DVD, Digital And Blu-ray Releases

Vanguard (order it here)

Adverse (order it here)

American Skin (order it here)

IP Man: Kung Fu Master (order it here)

Riviera: Season 2 (order it here)

Early Digital Release

News of the World - starring Tom Hanks

Week Of Tuesday March 16 DVD, Digital And Blu-ray Releases

Promising Young Woman - starring Cary Mulligan (order it here)

Brothers By Blood (order it here)

Dark Web: Cicada 3301 (order it here)

Des (order it here)

Don't Tell a Soul (order it here)

Money Plane (order it here)

PG: Psycho Goraman (order it here)

Sheep and Wolves: Pig Deal (order it here)

Songbird (order it here)

Early Digital Release

Wonder Woman 1984 - starring Gal Gadot, Chris Pine

Week Of Tuesday March 23 DVD, Digital And Blu-ray Releases

News of the World - starring Tom Hanks(order it here)

Breaking News In Yuba County - starring Allison Janney, Mila Kunis(order it here)

Castlevania: Season 3 (order it here)

Hero Dog: The Journey Home (order it here)

Soul - starring jamie Foxx, Tina Fey(order it here)

Soulmates, Season 1 (order it here)

The Comey Rule: Special Edition (order it here)

Undoing, The Limited Series (order it here)

Week Of Tuesday March 30 DVD, Digital And Blu-ray Releases

Wonder Woman 1984 - starring Gal Gadot, Chris Pine (order it here)

Our Friend (order it here)

55 Steps (order it here)

Perfect Planet (order it here)

Another Round (order it here)

The Toll (order it here)

April DVD And Blu-ray Releases

Just when it looked like things were heading in the right direction, April really slowed down in the Blu-ray and DVD department. While we're certainly not entirely without new releases, the fact that many of the movies tyhat have come out have seen a much faster turn around to home release means that sometimes everything that's going to come out already has. Having said that, with it beginning to finally look my theaters might really reopen for good, we can be at least a little confident that things will be returning to something like normal, or whatever the new normal is, fairly soon.

The only really significant release hitting in April is the comedy Barb and Star go to Vista Del Mar. Which was a movie that, due to a lack of theatrical release, a lot of people probably didn't see, but based on the reviews, it's something everybody should probably check out, so here's the chance.

Week Of Tuesday April 6 DVD, Digital And Blu-ray Releases

Earwig and the Witch (order it here)

The Reckoning (order it here)

Shadow in the Cloud (order it here)

Barb and Star go to Vista Del Mar - starring Kristen Wiig, Annie Mumalo (order it here)

Giants Being Lonely (order it here)

Son of the South (order it here)

Traces: Season One (order it here)

Week Of Tuesday April 13 DVD, Digital And Blu-ray Releases

Willy's Wonderland 

Ancient Aliens: Season 13 

Week Of Tuesday April 20 DVD, Digital And Blu-ray Releases

Crisis (order it here)

The Violent Heart (order it here)

Body Brokers (order it here)

The Mortuary Collection (order it here)

Early Digital Release

The Little Things - starring Denzel Washington, Jared Leto

Week Of Tuesday April 27 DVD, Digital And Blu-ray Releases

Vanquish (order it here)

Golden Arm

May DVD And Blu-ray Releases

May almost feels like a normal month in home entertainment releases, since we're seeing a lot of this year;s Oscar winners get released. Of course, the fact that those awards were only given out at the end of April still makes the whole thing feel weird. However, if you'd like to check out some of the Oscar winners that you missed, or just add your favorite Academy Award nominee to your collection, you'll have a chance to do so in May, as we'll see the release of Judas the Black Messiah, The Father, Minari and more.

If Oscar winners aren't your thing, there are still a few major releases coming out in May, including Denzel Washington's The Little Things, and the live-action/animation hybrid Tom and Jerry. On the television side, you can pick up the first season of the animated Star Trek comedy Lower Decks, or you can complete your collection of Supernatural DVDs, as the final season of that series will drop at the end of the month.

Week of Tuesday May 4 DVD, Digital And Blu-ray Releases

The Little Things - starring Denzel Washington, Jared Leto (order it here)

Judas and the Black Messiah - starring Daniel Kaluuya, Lakeith Stanfield (order it here)

The Virtuoso - starring Anthony Hopkins (order it here)

Week of Tuesday May 11 DVD, Digital And Blu-ray Releases

The Marksman - starring Liam Neeson (order it here)

Land - starring Robin Wright, Demian Bichir (order it here)

The Mauritanian - starring Jodie Foster, Benedict Cumberbatch (order it here)

Justice Society: World War II - starring Stana Katic, Matt Bomer (order it here)

My Brother's Keeper (order it here)

Pixie - starring Olivia Cooke, Alec Baldwin (order it here)

Senior Moment - starring William Shatner, Christopher Lloyd (order it here)

Shrek (20th anniversary Ed) - starring Mike Myers, Eddie Murphy (order it here)

Week of Tuesday May 18 DVD, Digital And Blu-ray Releases

Tom and Jerry - starring Chloë Grace Moretz (order it here)

Minari - starring Steven Yeun, Youn Yuh-jung (order it here)

The Father - starring Anthony Hopkins, Olivia Coleman (order it here)

Supernova - starring Colin Firth, Stanley Tucci (order it here)

The Nest - starring Jude Law, Carrie Coon (order it here)

Above Suspicion - starring Emilia Clarke (order it here)

Cosmic Sin - starring Bruce Willis, Frank Grillo (order it here)

Hunted (order it here)

Shithouse (order it here)

Son (order it here)

Star Trek: Lower Decks - Season One (order it here)

The Alienist: Angel of Darkness - starring Luke Evans, Daniel Bruhl (order it here)

The Salisbury Poisonings (order it here)

Mission: Impossible (25th Anniversary Ed.) - starring Tom Cruise (order it here)

Week of Tuesday May 25 DVD, Digital And Blu-ray Releases

Chaos Walking - starring Tom Holland, Daisy Ridley (order it here)

Long Weekend - starring Finn Wittrock, Zoë Chao (order it here)

American Fighter (order it here)

Happily - starring Joel McHale (order it here)

Supernatural: The Complete Fifteenth and Final Season - starring Jared Padalecki, Jensen Ackles (order it here)

Supernatural: The Complete Series - starring Jared Padalecki, Jensen Ackles (order it here)

My Fair Lady (4K UHD) - starring Audrey Hepburn, Rex Harrison (order it here)

Super 8 (4K UHD) - starring Elle Fanning, Kyle Chandler (order it here)

June DVD And Blu-ray Releases

Normally, at this time of year the focus of film is on the big screen as the summer movie season shifts into full swing. While "full swing" is probably a bit of a misnomer at this point, we actually are seeing new movies get released in theaters again and that means that in a few months we're going to have big movies to release on Blu-ray again.

However, we still have a few big releases hitting Blu-ray this month. The biggest Blu-ray release comes from what was previously the biggest theatrical release of the year. Godzilla vs. Kong had a solid theatrical opening a few months back, and now for those who want to own it, they'll have a chance later this month. When it comes to movies that perhaps did not see massive box office, but are worth checking out, the Bob Odenkirk-led Nobody was a solid action movie for scratching that John Wick itch.

Fans of TV looking to complete their collections should be aware that Season 2 of His Dark Materials arrives this month as does Season 1 of The Umbrella Academy. Here's everything else coming out in June.

Week Of Tuesday June 1 DVD, Digital And Blu-ray Releases

The Courier - starring Benedict Cumberbatch (order it here)

Boogie - starring Taylor Takahashi (order it here)

Embattled - starring Stephen Dorff (order it here)

Endangered Species -starring Rebecca Romijn (order it here)

Shoplifters of the World (order it here)

The Vault - starring Freddie Highmore (order it here)

The World to Come - starring katherine Waterston, Vanessa Kirby (order it here)

Trigger Point - starring Barry Pepper (order it here)

Your Honor: Season 1 - starring Bryan Cranston (order it here)

A Glitch in the Matrix (order it here)

Spare Parts (order it here)

Mommie Dearest - starring Faye Dunaway (40th anniversary Blu-ray) (order it here)

Snatch - starring Benecio Del Toro, Jason Statham (4K UHD) (order it here)

Week Of Tuesday June 8 DVD, Digital And Blu-ray Releases

City of Lies -starring Johnny Depp (order it here)

Assault on VA-33 - starring Sean Patrick Flannery (order it here)

Flashback - starring Dylan O'Brien (order it here)

Fuller House: The Fifth and Final Season - starring Candace Cameron Bure (order it here)

Macgyver: Season 4 - starring Lucas Till (order it here)

The Lovebirds - starring Kumail Nanjiani, Issa Rae (order it here)

The Unhealer - starring Natasha Henstridge, Lance Henriksen (order it here)

Zeroville - starring James Franco, Megan Fox (order it here)

Power Book II: Ghost, Season 1 (order it here)

Indiana Jones: 4 Movie Collection (4K) - starring Harrison Ford (order it here)

Ferris Bueller's Day Off (35th Anniversary) -starring Matthew Broderick (order it here)

Early Digital Release

Nobody - starring Bob Odenkirk (order it here)

Week Of Tuesday June 15 DVD, Digital And Blu-ray Releases

Godzilla Vs. Kong - starring Millie Bobby Brown (order it here)

Voyagers -starring Tye Sheridan, Lily-Rose Depp (order it here)

French Exit - starring Michelle Pfeiffer, Lucas Hedges (order it here)

SAS: Red Notice - starring Ruby Rose, Andy Serkis (order it here)

Anything For Jackson (order it here)

Rock Dog 2: Rock Around the Park (order it here)

The Walking Dead: World Beyond, Season 1 (order it here)

H.P. Lovecraft's The Deep Ones (order it here)

The Great War Of Archimedes (order it here)

Week Of Tuesday June 22 DVD, Digital And Blu-ray Releases

Nobody - starring Bob Odenkirk (order it here)

The Unholy - starring Jeffrey Morgan (order it here)

The Paper Tigers (order it here)

Batman: The Long Halloween, Part One -starring Jensen Ackles (order it here)

Siberia - starring Willem Dafoe (order it here)

Umbrella Academy: Season One - starring Elliott Page (order it here)

Night of the Sicario - starring Natasha Henstridge (order it here)

Week Of Tuesday June 29 DVD, Digital And Blu-ray Releases

His Dark Materials: The Complete Second Season - starring Dafne Keen (order it here)

Percy Vs. Goliath - starring Christopher Walken, Christina Ricci (order it here)

The Watch Season One (order it here)

Here are the Young Men (order it here)

Willy Wonka & The Chocolate Factory (4k UHD) - starring Gene Wilder (order it here)

Wildcat (order it here)

Early Digital Release

Wrath of Man - starring Jason Statham (order it here)

July DVD And Blu-ray Releases

Of all the things that changed regarding movie releases in 2020, the one thing that, without question will have the longest reaching repercussions, is the fact that the window between theatrical releases and home DVD release has become permanently smaller. We only really saw big theatrical film releases start back up in May, but some of those films are already on their way home. Even some that were already available at home, like Mortal Kombat, that was only released at the end of April are making the jump to Blu-ray and DVD as early as the middle of July.

Even, A Quiet Place Part II, the movie that is officially the highest grossing movie of 2021 at the moment, and was only released in theaters, will be available for fans to own only two months after its theatrical debut. Horror fans will also be able to bring home the newest entry in the Saw franchise, Spiral, with Chris Rock in the lead.

Week Of Tuesday July 6 DVD, Digital And Blu-ray Releases

Defending Jacob - starring Chris Evans (order it here)

Equal Standard - starring Ice-T (order it here)

Week Of Tuesday July 13 DVD, Digital And Blu-ray Releases

Mortal Kombat - starring Lewis Tan (order it here)

Wrath of Man - starring Jason Statham (order it here)

The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge on the Run - starring Tom Kinney, Clancy Brown (order it here)

Separation - starring Brian Cox (order it here)

A Cinderella Story: Starstruck (order it here)

Held (order it here)

No Man's Land - starring Frank Grillo (order it here)

Pennyworth - The Complete Second Season (order it here)

The Unicorn - Season 2 - starring Walton Goggins (order it here)

Week Of Tuesday July 20 DVD, Digital And Blu-ray Releases

Spiral - starring Chris Rock (order it here)

Dream Horse - starring Toni Collette, Damian Lewis (order it here)

Jakob's Wife (order it here)

Bordertown: Season 3 (order it here)

Die in a Gunfight (order it here)

Feral State (order it here)

Gangs of London - Season 1 (order it here)

Initiation (order it here)

Shameless: Complete Eleventh Season -starring William H. Macy (order it here)

Star Trek Discovery - Season 3 - starring Sonequa Martin-Green (order it here)

The Spanish Princess (order it here)

The Walking Dead: The Complete 10th Season - starring Norman Reedus, Danai Gurira (order it here)

Week Of Tuesday July 27 DVD, Digital And Blu-ray Releases

A Quiet Place Part II - starring Emily Blunt, Cillian Murphy (order it here)

American Gods: Season 3 - starring Ian McShane (order it here)

Every Breath You Take - starring Casey Affleck, Michelle Monaghan (order it here)

Keeping Faith: Series 3 - starring Eve Myles (order it here)

Midnight in the Switchgrass - starring Bruce Willis, Megan Fox (order it here)

The God Committee - starring Kelsey Grammer, Julia Stiles (order it here)

Unforgotten: The Complete Fourth Season (order it here)

August DVD And Blu-ray Releases

It's August and the summer is winding down. While the "summer movie season" as we once knew certainly still wasn't quite up to the level that movie fans have been used to, there still was a summer movie season, and that's something. And in somewhat the same way, the world of DVD and Blu-ray releases looks something like the way it once did. Nearly every week in August us seeing the home entertainment release of at least one major film that was released theatrically, even if many of them were also released on streaming platforms.

August will see the DVD and Blu-ray release of three movies from Warner Bros that opened in theaters and HBO Max with Those Who Wish Me Dead opening the month, followed by The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It, and then finally In The Heights. We'll also see Pixar's Luca, which wasn't released in theaters and is still available on Disney+, but if you don't have the service, or just want to be sure you own a physical copy of this one, now you can. 

Week Of Tuesday August 3 DVD, Digital And Blu-ray Releases

Those Who Wish Me Dead - starring Angelina Jolie, Jon Bernthal (order it here)

Here Today - starring Billy Crystal, Tiffany Haddish (order it here)

Luca - starring Jacob Tremblay, Jack Dylan Grazer (order it here)

Seance - starring Suki Waterhouse (order it here)

Till Death - starring Megan Fox (order it here)

Lucky (order it here)

Week Of Tuesday August 10 DVD, Digital And Blu-ray Releases

Finding You -starring Katherine McNamara (order it here)

The House Next Door: Meet The Blacks 2 - starring Mike Epps, Katt Williams (order it here)

Queen Bees - starring Ellen Burstyn, James Caan (order it here)

American Traitor: The Trial of Axis Sally - starring Meadow Williams, Al Pacino (order it here)

Are You Afraid of the Dark: Curse of the Shadows (order it here)

Batman: The Long Halloween Part Two - starring Jensen Ackles, Naya Rivera (order it here)

My Heart Can't Beat Unless You Tell It To (order it here)

Occupation: Rainfall (order it here)

Profile (order it here)

The Misfits - starring Pierce Brosnan (order it here)

Friday the 13: 8-movie Collection (order it here)

Early Digital Release

Black Widow

Week Of Tuesday August 17 DVD, Digital And Blu-ray Releases

The Hitman's Wife's Bodyguard - starring Ryan Reynolds, Samuel L. Jackson (order it here)

The Water Man - starring Rosario Dawson, Alfred Molina (order it here)

A Discovery of Witches, Season 2 -starring Matthew Goode, Teresa Palmer (order it here)

NCIS: The Eighteenth Season - starring Mark Harmon (order it here)

Riders of Justice - starring Mads Mikkelsen (order it here)

Rogue Hostage -starring Tyrese Gibson, John Malkovich (order it here)

The Rebels of PT-218 - starring Eric Roberts, Danny Trejo (order it here)

The Truffle Hunters (order it here)

Midnight Diner (order it here)

Little Q (order it here)

Shook (order it here)

Stay Out of the Attic (order it here)

Week Of Tuesday August 24 DVD, Digital And Blu-ray Releases

The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It - starring Patrick Wilson, Vera Farmiga (order it here)

Peter Rabbit 2: The Runaway - starring James Corden (order it here)

Lansky -starring Harvey Keitel (order it here)

Berlin Station: Season 2 - starring Richard Armitage (order it here)

Chicago Fire: Season Nine - starring Jesse Spencer (order it here)

Dreambuilders (order it here)

Habit - starring Bella Thorne (order it here)

NCIS: Los Angeles: The Twelfth Season - starring Chris O'Donnell, LL Cool J (order it here)

Prodigal Son: Season 2 - starring Tom Payne, Michael Sheen (order it here)

S.W.A.T.: Season 4 -starring Shemar Moore (order it here)

Week Of Tuesday August 31 DVD, Digital And Blu-ray Releases

In The Heights - starring Anthony Ramos (order it here)

Spirit Untamed - starring Jake Gyllenhaal, Julianne Moore (order it here)

12 Mighty Orphans - starring Luke Wilson (order it here)

Beasts of No Nation - starring Idris Elba (order it here)

Blue Bloods: The Eleventh Season - starring Tom Selleck, Donnie Wahlberg (order it here)

Fear the Walking Dead: Season 6 - starring Lennie James, Alycia Debnam-Corey (order it here)

Mortal Kombat Legends: Battle of the Realms - starring Joel McHale (order it here)

NCIS New Orleans: The Final Season - starring Scott Bakula (order it here)

Slaxx (order it here)

The Good Doctor: Season 4 - starring Freddie Highmore (order it here)

September DVD And Blu-ray Releases

This month marks the official start of fall (which is crazy), and the summer movie season is definitely winding down. But we’ve still had plenty of big releases, and the same goes for the DVD and Blu-ray and releases this month. There’s a major film releasing on home entertainment almost every week this month, so you’ll be able to catch up on huge movies from the comfort of your own home if you didn’t get to see them in theaters (or on streaming already).

The very beginning of September marks the home entertainment release of one of Warner Bros. most anticipated films, Zack Snyder’s Justice League. Superhero fans will also be able to enjoy Black Widow on Blu-ray, and action fans should be psyched to own F9, too. And don’t miss out on the Digital release of Free Guy at the end of the month!

Week of Tuesday, September 7 DVD, Digital And Blu-ray Releases

Zack Snyder's Justice League - starring Ben Affleck, Henry Cavill, Gal Gadot, Jason Momoa, Ezra Miller, Ray Fisher (order it here)

Together Together - starring Ed Helms, Patti Harrison, Rosalind Chao (order it here)

Bull: Season Five - starring Michael Weatherly (order it here)

Chicago P.D.: Season 8 - starring Jason Beghe, Jesse Lee Soffer (order it here)

SEAL Team: Season 4 - starring David Boreanaz, Max Thieriot (order it here)

Slaxx - Romane Denis, Brett Donahue (order it here)

The Gateway - starring Shea Whigham, Olivia Munn (order it here)

Young Sheldon: Season 4 - starring Iain Armitage, Zoe Perry, Lance Barber (order it here)

Early Digital Release

F9

Space Jam

Week of Tuesday, September 14 DVD, Digital And Blu-ray Releases

Black Widow - starring Scarlett Johansson, Florence Pugh (order it here)

The Boss Baby: Family Business - starring Alec Baldwin (order it here)

Straight Outta Nowhere: Scooby-Doo Meets Courage the Cowardly Dog - starring Frank Welker, Matthew Lillard (order it here)

Mare of Easttown: An HBO Original Limited Series - starring Kate Winslet (order it here)

Zola - starring Taylour Paige, Riley Keough (order it here)

Catch the Bullet - starring Jay Pickett, Peter Facinelli (order it here)

Censor - starring Niamh Algar (order it here)

Eli Roth’s History of Horror: Season 2 - starring Eli Roth (order it here)

Magnum P.I.: Season 3 - starring Jay Hernandez (order it here)

Masquerade - starring Alyvia Alyn Lind (order it here)

Out of Death - starring Jaime King, Bruce Willis (order it here)

Early Digital Release

Shelter In Place

Week of Tuesday, September 21 DVD, Digital And Blu-ray Releases

F9 - starring Vin Diesel (order it here)

The Power - starring Rose Williams, Emma Rigby (order it here)

Violation - starring Madeleine Sims-Fewer (order it here)

Lady of the Manor - starring Melanie Lynskey (order it here)

Cruella - starring Emma Stone (order it here)

Boys from County Hell - starring Jack Rowan (order it here)

The Outsiders The Complete Novel (New 4K Restoration) (order it here)

Last Call - starring Jeremy Piven, Taryn Manning (order it here)

A Dark Foe - starring Oscar Cardenas (order it here)

Batwoman: Season 2 - starring Javicia Leslie (order it here)

Berlin Station: Season 3 - starring Richard Armitage (order it here)

I Carry You With Me - starring Armando Espitia (order it here)

Nancy Drew: Season 2 - starring Kennedy McMann (order it here)

Resident Alien: Season 1 - starring Alan Tudyk (order it here)

Sibyl - starring Virginie Efira (order it here)

The Blacklist - Season 8 - starring James Spader (order it here)

The Equalizer: Season 1 - starring Queen Latifah (order it here)

The Evil Next Door - starring Dilan Gwyn (order it here)

The Vigil - starring Dave Davis (order it here)

The Naked Spur - starring James Stewart (order it here)

The Window - starring Barbara Hale (order it here)

Week of Tuesday, September 28 DVD, Digital And Blu-ray Releases

Twist - starring Raff Law, Michael Caine, Lena Headey (order it here)

Straight Time - starring Dustin Hoffman (order it here)

A Night At The Opera - starring Groucho Marx (order it here)

The Forever Purge - starring Josh Lucas, Ana de la Reguera (order it here)

Blithe Spirit - starring Dan Stevens, Leslie Mann (order it here)

Early Digital Release

Free Guy

October DVD And Blu-ray Releases

Spooky season has arrived! Horror fans are in luck with the releases of Escape Room: Tournament of Champions and The Haunting of Bly Manor. For those not so into horror but still like a good mystery thriller, this month brings us Old. If being creeped out or getting the adrenaline pumping isn't your thing, not to worry. There are a bunch of titles headed to DVD and Blu-ray this month, from action to romance.

If you missed Free Guy or The Suicide Squad in theaters, or just want to enjoy them again and again, now's your chance! As the weather cools down, grab a mug full of your favorite warm beverage, a blanket, and pop in one of these DVDs.

Week of Tuesday, October 5 DVD, Digital And Blu-ray Releases

Space Jam: A New Legacy - starring LeBron James, Don Cheadle (order it here)

Escape Room: Tournament of Champions - starring Taylor Russell, Logan Miller (order it here)

Six Minutes to Midnight - starring Nigel Lindsay, Judi Dench (order it here)

Broken Diamonds - starring Ben Platt (order it here)

Clarice: Season 1 - starring Rebecca Breeds (order it here)

Fried Barry - starring Gary Green, Chanelle de Jager (order it here)

The Nevers: Season 1 Part 1 - starring Laura Donnelly (order it here)

The Stand - starring Whoopi Goldberg, Alexander Skarsgård (order it here)

Week of Tuesday, October 12 DVD, Digital And Blu-ray Releases

Free Guy - starring Ryan Reynolds (order it here)

The Green Knight - starring Dev Patel (order it here)

Roadrunner: A Film About Anthony Bourdain - (order it here)

Black Lightning Season 4 - starring Cress Williams, Nafessa Williams (order it here)

Crime Story - starring Richard Dreyfuss, Mira Sorvino (order it here)

Survive the Game - starring Bruce Willis, Chad Michael Murray (order it here)

The Colony - starring Nora Arnezeder (order it here)

The Flash: Complete Seventh Season - starring Grant Gustin (order it here)

The Haunting of Bly Manor - starring Victoria Pedretti, Oliver Jackson-Cohen (order it here)

Wild Bill Year 1 - starring Rob Lowe (order it here)

Week of Tuesday, October 19 DVD, Digital And Blu-ray Releases

Old - starring Gael García Bernal, Vicky Kripes, Rufus Sewell (order it here)

Snake Eyes: G.I. Joe Origins - starring Henry Golding (order it here)

The Protégé - starring Maggie Q, Michael Keaton, Samuel L. Jackson (order it here)

Joe Bell - starring Mark Wahlberg, Reid Miller, Connie Britton (order it here)

Honey Girls - starring Ashanti (order it here)

Injustice - starring Gillian Jacobs, Laura Bailey (order it here)

Last Man Down - starring Daniel Stisen (order it here)

Needle in a Timestack - starring Leslie Odom Jr., Cynthia Erivo, Orlando Bloom (order it here) 

No Man of God - starring Elijah Wood (order it here)

Superman & Lois: The Complete First Season - starring Tyler Hoechilin, Elizabeth Tulloch (order it here)

The Survivalist - starring Jonathan Rhys Meyers, John Malkovich (order it here)

Tiger: Parts One and Two - starring Tiger Woods (order it here)

Week of Tuesday, October 26 DVD, Digital And Blu-ray Releases

The Suicide Squad - starring Idris Elba, Margot Robbie, John Cena (order it here)

Don't Breathe 2 - starring Stephen Lang (order it here)

Stillwater - starring Matt Damon (order it here)

Good Witch: Season 7 - starring Catherine Bell, James Denton (order it here)

New Amsterdam: Season 3 - starring Ryan Eggold (order it here)

On the Rocks - starring Rashida Jones, Bill Murray (order it here)

Walker: Season 1 - starring Jared Padalecki (order it here)

Warning - starring Alex Pettyfer, Alice Eve (order it here)

Skull: The Mask - starring Natallia Rodrigues, Wilton Andrade, Tristan Aronovich (order it here)

November DVD And Blu-ray Releases

Ah, it's finally November and fall is in full swing. The leaves are changing, the air is crisp, and movie nights in are just what we need as we anticipate the holiday season. Those who aren't quite ready to let go of Halloween can enjoy the home releases of Malignant and Saint Maud. Adventure lovers can finally bring home Jungle Cruise for the entire family to enjoy again and again. 

For TV fans, November brings us the DVD releases of Mom Season 8, Emily in Paris Season 1, and Pose Season 3, to name a few.

Week of Tuesday, November 2 DVD, Digital And Blu-ray Releases

Paw Patrol: The Movie - starring Iain Armitage (order it here)

Pig - starring Nicolas Cage (order it here)

Come True - starring Julia Sarah Stone (order it here)

Kung Fu: The Complete First Season - starring Olivia Liang (order it here)

Mom: Season 8 - starring Allison Janney (order it here)

Nine Days - starring Winston Duke, Zazie Beetz (order it here)

The Banishing - starring Jessica Brown Findlay (order it here)

The Crown: Season 4 - starring Olivia Colman (order it here)

Zone 414 - starring Guy Pearce (order it here) 

Week of Tuesday, November 9 DVD, Digital And Blu-ray Releases

Respect - starring Jennifer Hudson (order it here)

Reminiscence - starring Hugh Jackman (order it here)

Four Good Days - starring Mila Kunis (order it here)

The Addams Family - starring  Anjelica Huston (order it here)

The Outsiders: The Complete Novel - starring Matt Dillon (order it here)

My Salinger Year - starring Margaret Qualley (order it here)

A Christmas Gift from Bob - starring Luke Treadaway (order it here)

Ancient Aliens: Season 14 - starring Giorgio A. Tsoukalos (order it here)

Coming Home in the Dark - starring Daniel Gillies (order it here)

Emily in Paris: Season 1 - starring Lily Collins (order it here)

Younger: The Complete Series - starring Sutton Foster (order it here)

DC's Legends of Tomorrow: The Complete Sixth Season - starring Caity Lotz (order it here)

Old Henry - starring Tim Blake Nelson (order it here)

L.A. Story - starring Steve Martin (order it here)

The Emperor's Sword - starring Zhang Yingli (order it here)

Saved by the Bell: Season 1 - starring Haskiri Velazquez (order it here)

Snowpiercer: The Complete Second Season - starring Jennifer Connelly, Daveed Diggs (order it here)

Surge - starring Ben Whishaw (order it here)

Great White - starring Katrina Bowden (stream it here)

Tina - starring Tina Turner, Angela Bassett (order it here)

The Guns of Navarone - starring Gregory Peck (order it here)

Witch Hunt - starring Gideon Adlon (order it here)

Swan Song - starring Udo Kier (order it here)

Great White - starring Katrina Bowden, Aaron Jakubenko (order it here)

Week of Tuesday, November 16 DVD, Digital And Blu-ray Releases

Jungle Cruise - starring Dwayne Johnson, Emily Blunt (order it here)

The Evil Dead: Groovy Collection - starring Bruce Campbell (order it here)

Marvel's Spidey and his Amazing Friends - starring Benjamin Valic (order it here)

Mad Max Anthology - starring Mel Gibson (order it here)

Middle Earth Ultimate Collector's Edition - starring Elijah Wood (order it here)

Candyman - starring Yahya Abdul-Mateen II (order it here)

Caveat - starring Ben Caplan (order it here)

Flag Day - starring Sean Penn (order it here)

Kevin Can F**k Himself: Season 1 - starring Annie Murphy (order it here)

Never Back Down: Revolt - starring Olivia Popica (order it here)

Our Ladies - starring Eve Austin, Tallulah Greive (order it here)

Pose: The Complete Season 3 - starring MJ Rodriguez, Dominique Jackson (order it here)

Prisoners of the Ghostland - starring Nicolas Cage (order it here)

Queen of the South: The Complete Season 5 - starring Alice Braga (order it here)

This Is Us: The Complete Season 5 - starring Milo Ventimiglia, Mandy Moore (order it here)

Yakuza Princess - starring  Jonathan Rhys Meyers, Masumi (order it here)

Week of Tuesday, November 23 DVD, Digital And Blu-ray Releases

Boiling Point - starring Stephen Graham (order it here)

American Night - starring Jonathan Rhys Meyers (order it here)

Raging Fire - starring Donnie Yen (order it here)

The Eight Hundred - starring Wang Qian-Yuan (order it here)

The Show - starring Tom Burke (order it here)

Apache Junction - starring Thomas Jane (order it here)

Planes, Trains and Automobiles - starring Steve Martin (order it here)

Week of Tuesday, November 30 DVD, Digital And Blu-ray Releases

Malignant - starring Annabelle Wallis (order it here)

Saint Maud - starring Morfydd Clark (order it here)

Reds: 40th Anniversary - starring Warren Beatty (order it here)

Heaven Can Wait - starring Warren Beatty (order it here) 

Castle Falls (December 3) - starring Dolph Lundgren, Scott Adkins (streaming on Amazon)

Silent Night (December 3) - starring Keira Knightley, Matthew Goode (streaming on AMC+)

December DVD And Blu-ray Releases

Finally, it's the most wonderful time of the year! With new holiday movies in full swing, it can be easy to forget about this month's DVD releases, but there are some huge blockbusters coming to home video you don't want to miss out on. Titles include the film adaptation of the Broadway sensation Dear Evan Hansen, Venom: Let There Be Carnage, and No Time To Die.

Netflix hit The Mitchells vs. The Machines becomes available to purchase this month, and although subscribers can always stream it, fans will want to get their hands on the Blu-ray or DVD for the filmmakers' commentary track and deleted scenes. Happy viewing and happy holidays!

Week of Tuesday, December 7 DVD, Digital And Blu-ray Releases

Dear Evan Hansen - starring Ben Platt (order it here)

Cry Macho - starring Clint Eastwood (order it here)

Copshop - starring Gerard Butler, Frank Grillo (order it here)

The Girl Who Believes In Miracles - starring Mira Sorvino (order it here)

Werewolves Within - starring Sam Richardson (order it here)

13 Minutes - starring Trace Adkins (order it here)

Broadcast Signal Intrusion - starring Harry Shum Jr. (order it here)

Call the Midwife: Season 10 - starring Helen George, Jenny Agutter (order it here)

Creepshow: Season 2 - starring Hannah Fierman, Kara Kimmer (order it here)

God's Not Dead: We the People - starring David A.R. White, Isaiah Washington (order it here)

Last Shoot Out - starring Jay Pickett (order it here)

One Night in Miami... - starring Kingsley Ben-Adir (order it here)

Rick and Morty: Season 5 - starring Justin Roiland, Chris Parnell (order it here)

The Jesus Music - starring Amy Grant (order it here)

Surge - starring Ben Whishaw (order it here)

Week of Tuesday, December 14 DVD, Digital And Blu-ray Releases

Venom: Let There Be Carnage - starring Tom Hardy (order it here)

The Card Counter - starring Oscar Isaac (order it here)

The Waltons' Homecoming - starring Bellamy Young (order it here)

Dangerous - starring Scott Eastwood (order it here)

Holler - starring Jessica Barden (order it here)

Language Lessons - starring Natalie Morales (order it here)

Manifest: Season 3 - starring Melissa Roxburgh (order it here)

South of Heaven - starring Jason Sudeikis (order it here)

The Auschwitz Report - starring Noel Czuczor (order it here)

The Mitchells Vs. the Machines - starring Abbi Jacobson (order it here)

Vengeance Is Mine - starring Con O'Neill, Sarah Jane Potts (order it here)

Week of Tuesday, December 21 DVD, Digital And Blu-ray Releases

No Time to Die - starring Daniel Craig (order it here)

Demon Slayer the Movie: Mugen Train - starring Natsuki Hanae (order it here)

The Many Saints of Newark - starring Alessandro Nivola (order it here)

Blue Bayou - starring Justin Chon (order it here)

Fortress - starring Jesse Metcalfe, Bruce Willis (order it here)

Hell Hath No Fury - starring Nina Bergman (order it here)

Hard Luck Love Song - starring Michael Dorman, Sophia Bush (order it here)

Resident Evil: Infinite Darkness - Season 1 - starring Jona Xiao, Kellen Goff (order it here)

Small Engine Repair - starring Jon Bernthal, Shea Whigham (order it here)

Week of Tuesday, December 28 DVD, Digital And Blu-ray Releases

The French Dispatch - starring Benicio del Toro, Timothée Chalamet (order it here)

Castle Falls - starring Dolph Lundgren, Scott Adkins (order it here)

Mayday - starring Grace Van Patten, Mia Goth (order it here)

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I do not believe that CBS All Access would call it a stroke of luck that they chose to release The Stand in a year like 2020. Yet, you do have to admit, the health concerns the world has been facing lately have made the plot of the apocalyptic miniseries far more relevant than they might have expected. Of course, this was not the first time that Stephen King had a vision for the end of the world that was later adapted for television.

In fact, this new, nine-episode update of the 1978 novel about a battle of biblical proportions that ensues from a cataclysmic virus is not even its first transition to the screen. In 1994, ABC broadcast an Emmy-winning, four-part miniseries based on The Stand, led by Academy Award nominee Gary Sinise as Stu Redman - a role played by James Marsden in 2020. Not to mention, there are a few other works by Stephen King that have found success on television, and even a few that you could say took inspiration from his ideas of what the apocalypse might look like.

That being said, if you have been captivated by the miniseries’ infectious storyline and cannot stand to wait another week to cure your excitement, I have few suggestions that should be a helpful remedy while you wait for the next episode. In my opinion, the following 11 TV shows are just what I would prescribe to a devoted follower of The Stand, starting with another televised update of a Stephen King classic that was previously adapted for the screen.

The Mist (Netflix)

As they are already under conflict in the wake of a brutal crime, a family must band together with others when a mysterious, otherworldly threat begins terrorizing their small town, hidden behind a mysterious fog.

Why It Is A Good Option For Fans Of The Stand: Frank Darabont stayed relatively faithful to Stephen King’s 1980 novella The Mist for his 2007 feature-length adaptation (save that brutal, polarizing ending), but this 10-episode series, originally airing on Paramount Network (called Spike at the time), expands on the story of ordinary people trying to survive extraordinary circumstances, but in a more Lovecraftian way than The Stand tends to go.

Stream The Mist on Netflix here.

The Walking Dead (Netflix)

A former Georgia cop (Andrew Lincoln), his family, and others struggle to protect themselves while navigating a world ruled by the undead.

Why It Is A Good Option For Fans Of The Stand: While not inspired by the work of Stephen King, his aforementioned frequent collaborator, Frank Darabont, did originally develop this blockbuster AMC hit. It's based on Robert Kirkiman’s popular Image comic book series The Walking Dead, and, after 10 seasons and counting of chilling suspense, brutal bloodshed, and maddening civil unrest, it's just about the ultimate in end-of-the-world television these days.

Stream The Walking Dead on Netflix here.

Falling Skies (HBO Max)

A Boston University professor of military history (Noah Wyle) becomes the reluctant leader of a new war against malevolent, extra-terrestrial visitors after surviving a deadly attack.

Why It Is A Good Option For Fans Of The Stand: What The Walking Dead did for the zombie apocalypse on television, Falling Skies, from executive producer Steven Spielberg, came pretty close to matching for alien invasion stories with its chilling, five-season chronicle of how the human race falls prey to monstrous creatures before rising above them.

Stream Falling Skies on HBO Max here.

Under The Dome (CBS All Access)

Home is no longer a safe haven for the citizens of Chester’s Mill, Maine, after a transparent and impenetrable force field suddenly covers the entire community, leaving its residents confused, desperate, unable to communicate with outsiders, and running low on supplies.

Why It Is A Good Option For Fans Of The Stand: Based on a more recent novel by Stephen King, Under the Dome, like The Stand, comments on the physical and psychological challenges of the human condition in the midst of chaos. However, instead of on a global scale, this three-season series sees one small town suffering its own, personal apocalypse, inexplicably cut off from the outside world.

Stream Under the Dome on CBS All Access here.

Snowpiercer (TNT)

A former Chicago detective (Hamilton star Daveed Diggs) is enlisted by a ruthless authoritarian (Academy Award winner Jennifer Connelly) to investigate a murder aboard a self-sustaining bullet train holding the last of mankind after a global snowstorm leaves the rest of the world uninhabitable.

Why It Is A Good Option For Fans Of The Stand: Based on a French graphic novel that would also inspire Bong Joon-ho’s acclaimed 2014 film, Snowpiercer sees surviving passengers attempting a post-apocalyptic recreation of society within the titular public transport. They develop a class system that puts the rich in the front, the poor at the caboose, and everybody at each other’s throats.

Stream Snowpiercer on TNT here.

Jericho (Netflix, CBS All Access)

A once idyllic Midwestern town must figure out how to reconstruct their community and reestablish communication with the outside world after witnessing a nuclear explosion just miles away.

Why It Is A Good Option For Fans Of The Stand: Like the aforementioned entries in our list, Jericho (starring a pre-Riverdale Skeet Ulrich) focuses on regular people dealing with similar post-apocalyptic circumstances in an isolated environment. But, the cause of their problem and its lingering issues is something far more realistic and, thus, even more frightening.

Stream Jericho on Netflix here or on CBS All Access here.

Lost (Hulu, IMDb TV)

The survivors of a plane crash are left to rely on whatever they have left to stay alive, sane, and civil with one another on a remote island plagued by mysterious phenomena that only worsen their struggle.

Why It Is A Good Option For Fans Of The Stand: While the rest of the world is just fine, the personal worlds of the cast of Lost end in the pilot, before things only get stranger for them, on this hit drama from executive producers J.J. Abrams and Damon Lindelof.

Stream Lost on Hulu here or on IMDb TV here.

Carnivale (HBO Max)

A young man on the the run from the law (Nick Stahl) takes a job at a traveling sideshow while a devout California preacher (Clancy Brown) grows desperate to serve God - each unwitting to the staggering, revolutionary conflict they are each destined to lead with the use of their unusual abilities.

Why It Is A Good Option For Fans Of The Stand: Excluding elements of a post-apocalyptic tale, the Emmy-winning HBO period drama Carnivale has plenty in common with The Stand, specifically an emerging, fantastic battle between good and evil that takes inspiration from biblical text.

Stream Carnivàle on HBO Max here.

The Dead Zone (Tubi, IMDb TV)

A science teacher (Anthony Michael Hall) awakens from a coma after six years to find that he suddenly has the ability to see the future simply by touching a certain item.

Why It Is A Good Option For Fans Of The Stand: One of the most iconic characters from The Stand is Mother Abagail Freemantle (played by Whoopi Goldberg in the new miniseries) for her prophetic visions, much like the precognitive gifts of Johnny Smith in The Dead Zone - an acclaimed USA series also based on a Stephen King novel, which was previously adapted into a 1983 feature film starring Christopher Walken and directed by David Cronenberg.

Stream The Dead Zone on Tubi here or on IMDb TV here.

Castle Rock (Hulu)

Ordinary people, such as a disgraced lawyer and a head nurse at the local hospital, discover the extraordinary causes behind the series of tragic events that their quaint Maine community is infamous for.

Why It Is A Good Option For Fans Of The Stand: Speaking of precognitive abilities, you may notice that to be a recurring theme among many characters created by Stephen King, whose work inspired Hulu’s horror anthology series Castle Rock (named after a town of the author’s invention). The second season borrows a lot from certain elements of The Stand, as well as Misery, Salem’s Lot, and plenty more I might need to look for on a rewatch.

Stream Castle Rock on Hulu here.

Good Omens (Amazon Prime)

The unlikely friendship between an angel (Michael Sheen) and a demon (David Tennant) turns into an alliance to prevent the end of the world years after the birth of the antichrist.

Why It Is A Good Option For Fans Of The Stand: Following a considerable amount of doom and gloom among the previous entries in our list (even the ones that do not involve Armageddon), a good way to round-out this ultimate binge for The Stand fans is Good Omens. The Amazon Prime original miniseries is based on the hilarious book by Neil Gaiman and Terry Pratchett, which puts a much lighter spin on the end of days by imagining how forces of good and evil could co-exist.

Stream Good Omens on Amazon Prime here.

What do you think? Could you use a laugh after putting up with the apocalypse for a year… I mean, hours. Or, is watching others suffer worse fates than you your primary source of entertainment? Let us know in the comments and be sure to check back for additional information and updates on The Stand, as well as even more of our own recommendations about what is available to stream right now, here on CinemaBlend.

TNT's drama Snowpiercer was a surprise hit of 2020, and at a time where it seemed the world was coming apart, captivated some audiences with its post-apocalyptic train story. Now the series is set to return in 2021, and while there are a lot of things we don't know about the upcoming season, there is a solid amount of things we do know about Snowpiercer Season 2.

As the Snowpiercer faces an uncertain future and a cold world, fans are in a much better position in terms of knowing what's ahead in the series. Here's most of what we know ahead of the new season, and what viewers should be prepared for going into new episodes. As mentioned, we're still in the dark on some things, but at least the following we can say with absolute certainty.

Snowpiercer Season 2 Is Set To Premiere In January 2021

Snowpiercer Season 2 had a fair amount of production out of the way by the time lockdown protocols went into effect, and because of that, it will be one of the first shows to kick off its season in 2021. Fans will still be able to find the drama on TNT, with the premiere date set for Monday, January 25. No better time like winter to watch a show where people are on a train trying to survive freezing to death, right?

Snowpiercer Season 2 Will Be 10 Episodes

For anyone hoping Snowpiercer Season 2 would exceed the episode count given to Season 1, I have some bad news. The sophomore season will also have 10 episodes, though an optimist would relish in the fact that the episode count has not dropped. Personally, I think Season 1 did a good job of telling its story over 10 episodes, so I'm not too concerned that Season 2 will struggle to tell its story. It does make one wonder though, should Season 3 be announced, will 10 episodes just be the standard for the series going forward?

Sean Bean Debuts In Snowpiercer Season 2 As Mr. Wilford

After his presence in the series was teased long ahead of the premiere, Sean Bean finally makes his debut as Mr. Wilford in Snowpiercer Season 2. Towards the end of Season 1, Mr. Wilford's arrival is seen as an impedance on the recent coup of the Snowpiercer, and the saving grace of First Class. So far, it's impossible to say how Snowpiercer Season 2 will be impacted by his arrival, but based on what little we know, it will definitely shake up the train in a meaningful way.

Season 2 Of Snowpiercer Features Another New Train

One train was exciting enough, so it's obviously a point of interest that Snowpiercer Season 2 will give fans a look inside another train. Specifically, we're going to see how the Big Alice, a prototype train piloted by Mr. Wilford, operates. This train isn't just relevant because of its ability to control the diagnostics of Snowpiercer, but because it'll be a look into the lives of another group of survivors who have been traveling as well in the years since departure. Have these folks fared the same as the folks in Snowpiercer, or has their way of survival been vastly different? Obviously, we'll have to wait for Season 2 to find out.

Snowpiercer Season 2 Will Feature Layton Leading The Main Train

Andre Layton's grand plan was to gain better standing for the Tailees, and he got all that and then some. He's the de facto leader of Season 1, but whether that will remain the case in Snowpiercer Season 2 is up in the air. Mr. Wilford has quite the bargaining chip with Big Alice controlling the Snowpiercer's diagnostics, and will soon be aware a chunk of the train is ready to do his bidding. Layton will certainly be in charge of the train at some point in Season 2 though it remains to be seen how long it lasts.

Melanie's Daughter Alexandra Will Be In Snowpiercer Season 2

Melanie was certainly Snowpiercer's most polarizing character in Season 1, though it was understandable how she could make such cold decisions considering what she sacrificed. Melanie was ultimately able to betray and pose as Mr. Wilford in the first years of the train's run, but her betrayal came at the expense of leaving her family behind. This included her daughter, Alexandra, who as luck would have it, would be on the Big Alice alongside Mr. Wilford. Snowpiercer Season 2 will likely feature a reunion between the two characters, and maybe feature a reckoning of sorts as Melanie explains to her child why she made her decision.

Snowpiercer Season 2 Will Feature Bigger Roles For Certain Characters

Snowpiercer has a great cast and many characters, to the point that Season 1 couldn't keep the spotlight on all of them. That will change in Season 2 for some, as CinemaBlend can confirm certain characters will get elevated roles compared to what they were up to in Season 1. Showrunner Graeme Manson confirmed some characters would have meatier roles, though wasn't too forthcoming on details. It's assumed others may have the same considering the death of other characters in Season 1, and the opportunity for others to become a much bigger factor in the story.

Snowpiercer Season 2 Will Bring Back All Living Characters From Season 1

One thing that is exciting about Snowpiercer Season 2 is that those who were alive at the end of Season 1 will be back in the new episodes. I guess one upside to the show being set on a train is there's no easy way to write off characters without killing them so fans will get more time with characters like Roche, Bennett, and Ruth. That's a great thing because we've only gotten to know some of these characters, and it will be great to learn more about their lives on Snowpiercer, and how they've developed.

As mentioned, Snowpiercer Season 2 is set to premiere on TNT Monday, January 25. Continue to stick with CinemaBlend for more details on the series in the meantime, and for the latest news happening in television and movies.

The list of shows premiering during the winter and spring months typically don't receive as much love or attention as their fall counterpart, but 2020 has served up one hell of a wild ride. That being said, some of the major dramas, comedies, and specials that traditionally start back up in September each year (at least on the traditional networks) are coming to us a little later than usual. With up-and-coming hit series like All American, Batwoman, and Riverdale on The CW – as well as TNT dramas like Snowpiercer – premiering in the dead of winter instead of the warmer days of autumn, people may be asking themselves now more than ever: when can I catch my favorite shows?

Fear not, as CinemaBlend has put together the Winter and Spring 2021 TV schedule, highlighting the latest and greatest programs coming to your favorite television networks, cable channels, and streaming platforms between January and May 2021. With many shows coming back from long hiatuses following extended shutdowns because of the COVID-19 pandemic, it looks to be a busier time for television than anyone could have have imagined.

January TV Premieres

The television industry isn't waiting anytime getting things started in 2021, especially The CW, which has plans to release more than a dozen shows on the broadcast network in the month of January alone. Along with mainstays like Nancy Drew, Riverdale, and All American, The CW will be the home of Walker, a new version of the classic Chuck Norris '90s action series Walker Texas Ranger, this time featuring Supernatural's Jared Padalecki as Cordell Walker. Netflix also looks to have a big month with the premiere of Cobra Kai Season 3 (the first on the streaming platform after the first two seasons debuted on YouTube). College football fans are in for one hell of a month with a number of bowl games and the National Championship Game on Monday, January 11.

Friday, January 1

Cobra Kai Season 3 - Netflix - 3:01 a.m. (Martial Arts Comedy)

Dream Home Makeover Season 2 - Netflix - 3:01 a.m. (Reality)

HEADSPACE GUIDE TO MEDITATION - Netflix - 3:01 a.m. (Interactive Experience)

Monarca Season 2 - Netflix - 3:01 a.m. (Drama)

The Ticketmaster Birmingham Bowl - ESPN2 - 12 p.m. (College Football Bowl Game)

The Chick-Fil-A Peach Bowl - ESPN - 12:30 p.m. (College Football Bowl Game)

The Vrbo Citrus Bowl - ABC - 1 p.m. (College Football Bowl Game)

The College Football Playoff Semifinal At The Rose Bowl Game - ESPN - 5 p.m. (College Football Bowl Game)

BELOW DECK GALLEY TALK - Bravo - 7 p.m. (Talk Show)

RuPaul's Drag Race Season 13 - VH1 - 8 p.m. (Reality Competition)

The College Football Playoff Semifinal At The AllState Sugar Bowl - ESPN - 8:45 p.m. (College Football Bowl Game)

RuPaul's Drag Race Untucked Season 9 - VH1 - 9 p.m. (Reality)

MYSTERY AT BLIND FROG RANCH - Discovery - 10 p.m. (Reality)

Saturday, January 2

The Taxslayer Gator Bowl - ESPN - 12 p.m. (College Football Bowl Game)

The Outback Bowl - ABC - 12:30 p.m. (College Football Bowl Game)

The PlayStation Fiesta Bowl - ESPN - 4 p.m. (College Football Bowl Game)

The Capital One Orange Bowl - ESPN - 8 p.m. (College Football Bowl Game)

Kindred Spirits Season 5 - Travel - 10 p.m. (Paranormal Docuseries)

Sunday, January 3

THE WATCH - BBC America - 8 p.m. (Fantasy Crime Drama)

CALL ME KAT - Fox - 8 p.m. (Sitcom)

Home Town Season 5 - HGTV - 8 p.m. (Home Renovation)

Last Man Standing Season 9 - Fox - 8:30 p.m. (Sitcom)

The Simpsons Season 32 (Special Time) - Fox - 9 p.m. (Animated Comedy)

The Worst Cooks In America Season 21 - Food - 9 p.m. (Cooking Competition)

Bless The Harts Season 2 (Special Time) - Fox - 9:30 p.m. (Adult Animated Comedy)

The Rookie Season 3 - ABC - 10 p.m. (Police Procedural)

WORST COOKS IN AMERICA: DIRTY DISHES - Food - 10:30 p.m. (Cooking Competition)

Monday, January 4

90 DAY FIANCÉ: THE OTHER WAY STRIKES BACK! - Discovery+ - 3:01 a.m. (Reality)

90 DAY JOURNEY - Discovery+ - 3:01 a.m. (Reality)

90 DAY BARES ALL - Discovery+ - 3:01 a.m. (Reality)

AMERICAN DETECTIVE WITH LT. JOE KENDA - Discovery+ - 3:01 a.m. (Reality)

AMY SCHUMER LEARNS TO COOK - Discovery+ - 3:01 a.m. (Cooking)

AUTO BIOGRAPHY: MARIO ANDRETTI - Discovery+ - 3:01 a.m. (Docuseries)

BATTLEBOTS: BOUNTY HUNTERS - Discovery+ - 3:01 a.m. (Competition)

BOBBY AND GIADA IN ITALY - Discovery+ - 3:01 a.m. (Cooking)

CAKALIKES - Discovery+ - 3:01 a.m. (Cooking Competition)

CHRISTINA: STRONGER BY DESIGN - Discovery+ - 3:01 a.m. (Reality)

THE COURAGE TO RUN WITH CHIP GAINES AND GABE GRUNEWALD - Discovery+ - 3:01 a.m. (Reality)

The Dead Files Season 13 - Discovery+ - 3:01 a.m. (Docuseries)

FAMILY DINNER - Discovery+ - 3:01 a.m. (Docuseries)

THE FIELDHOUSE - Discovery+ - 3:01 a.m. (Reality)

FIRST TIME FIXER - Discovery+ - 3:01 a.m. (Reality)

GHOST ADVENTURES TOP 10 - Discovery+ - 3:01 a.m. (Reality)

GOLD RUSH - Discovery+ - 3:01 a.m. (Reality)

GROWING FLORET - Discovery+ - 3:01 a.m. (Reality)

HGTV HOUSE PARTY - Discovery+ - 3:01 a.m. (Reality)

HOME ON THE ROAD WITH JOHNNY SWIM - Discovery+ - 3:01 a.m. (Reality)

HOME TOWN: BEN'S WORKSHOP - Discovery+ - 3:01 a.m. (Reality)

HOUSE HUNTERS COMEDIANS ON COUCHES - Discovery+ - 3:01 a.m. (Reality)

JUDI DENCH'S WILD BORNEO ADVENTURE - Discovery+ - 3:01 a.m. (Reality)

THE LOST KITCHEN - Discovery+ - 3:01 a.m. (Reality)

LOVELY BITES BY CHEF LOVELY - Discovery+ - 3:01 a.m. (Reality)

MAGNOLIA TABLE WITH JOANNA GAINES - Discovery+ - 3:01 a.m. (Reality)

MONSTER GARAGE - Discovery+ - 3:01 a.m. (Reality)

MYSTERIOUS PLANET - Discovery+ - 3:01 a.m. (Reality)

ONISION: IN REAL LIFE - Discovery+ - 3:01 a.m. (Reality)

A PERFECT PLANET - Discovery+ - 3:01 a.m. (Reality)

POINT OF VIEW: A DESIGNER'S PROFILE - Discovery+ - 3:01 a.m. (Reality)

RACE ACROSS THE WORLD - Discovery+ - 3:01 a.m. (Reality)

Restaurant Impossible Season 18 - Discovery+ - 3:01 a.m. (Reality)

RESTORATION ROAD WITH CLINT HARP - Discovery+ - 3:01 a.m. (Reality)

ROAD TO LAUNCH - Discovery+ - 3:01 a.m. (Reality)

SAY YES TO THE DRESS: IN SICKNESS AND IN HEALTH - Discovery+ - 3:01 a.m. (Reality)

SELF EMPLOYED: THE CHEESECAKE ENGINEER - Discovery+ - 3:01 a.m. (Reality)

SIX DEGREES WITH MIKE ROWE - Discovery+ - 3:01 a.m. (Reality)

SUPER DAD: SKATE RAMP FOR SIX - Discovery+ - 3:01 a.m. (Reality)

TAREK'S FLIP SLIDE - Discovery+ - 3:01 a.m. (Reality)

Get a Clue Season 2 - GSN - 4:30 p.m. (Game Show)

Muppet Babies Season 3 - Disney Junior - 5 p.m. (Children's Animation)

100 Day Dream Home Season 2 - HGTV - 8 p.m. (Reality)

Antiques Roadshow Season 25 - PBS - 8 p.m. (Reality)

The Neighborhood Season 3 (Midseason Premiere) - CBS - 8 p.m. (Comedy)

The Bachelor Season 25 - ABC - 8 p.m. (Dating Competition)

Ellen's Game of Games Season 5 (Double Episode) - NBC - 8 p.m. (Game Show)

Bob (Hearts) Abishola Season 2 - CBS - 8:30 p.m. (Comedy)

All Rise Season 2 (Midseason Premiere) - CBS - 9 p.m. (Drama)

30 COINS - HBO - 9 p.m. (Drama)

The Wall Season Season 4 - NBC - 10 p.m. (Game Show)

Bull Season 5 (Midseason Premiere) - CBS - 10 p.m. (Drama)

Hamilton's Pharmacopeia Season 3 - Vice - 10 p.m. (Docuseries)

Vice News Tonight Season 5 - Vice - 11 p.m. (News)

Tuesday, January 5

GABBY'S DOLLHOUSE - Netflix - 3:01 a.m. (Children's Program)

HISTORY OF SWEAR WORDS - Netflix - 3:01 a.m. (Docuseries)

Nailed It! Mexico Season 3 - Netflix - 3:01 a.m. (Cooking Competition)

Zoey's Extraordinary Playlist Season 2 - NBC - 8 p.m. (Musical Comedy-Drama)

This Is Us Season 5 (Midseason Premiere) - NBC - 9 p.m. (Drama)

PBS AMERICAN PORTRAIT - PBS - 9 p.m. (Docuseries)

The Real Housewives of Dallas Season 5 - Bravo - 9 p.m. (Reality)

THE PROOF IS OUT THERE - History - 10 p.m. (Reality)

Nurses Season (Timeslot Premiere) - NBC - 10 p.m.

Made From Scratch Season 2 (Midseason Premiere) - Fuse - 11 p.m. (Docuseries)

STRUGGLE GOURMET - Fuse - 11:30 p.m. (Docuseries)

Wednesday, January 6

SURVIVING DEATH - Netflix - 3:01 a.m. (Docuseries)

THE MASKED DANCER (Time Period Premiere) - Fox - 8 p.m. (Competition)

Chicago Med Season 6 (Midseason Premiere) - NBC - 8 p.m. (Medical Drama)

Chicago Fire Season 9 (Midseason Premiere) - NBC - 9 p.m. (Action Drama)

NAME THAT TUNE - Fox - 9 p.m. (Music Competition)

Chicago P.D. Season 8 (Midseason Premiere) - NBC - 10 p.m. (Police Procedural)

UNDERCOVER BILLIONAIRE: COMEBACK CITY - Discovery - 10 p.m. (Docuseries)

WHEN DISASTER STRIKES - PBS - 10 p.m. (Docuseries)

KITCHEN CRASH - Food - 10 p.m. (Cooking)

NATURE GONE WILD - A&E - 10 p.m. (Docuseries)

Thursday, January 7

ARTHUR'S LAW - HBO Max - 3:01 a.m. (Drama)

COYOTE - CBS All Access - 3:01 a.m. (Drama)

Hell's Kitchen Season 19 - Fox - 8 p.m. (Reality Cooking)

MR. MAYOR (Double Episode) - NBC - 8 p.m. (Comedy)

CELEBRITY WHEEL OF FORTUNE - ABC - 8 p.m. (Game Show)

Law & Order: SVU Season 22 (Midseason Premiere)- NBC - 9 p.m. (Crime Procedural)

CALL ME KAT (Time Period Premiere) - Fox - 9 p.m. (Sitcom)

THE CHASE - ABC - 9 p.m. (Game Show)

Last Man Standing Season 9 (Time Period Premiere) - Fox - 9:30 p.m. (Sitcom)

GO-BIG SHOW - TBS - 9 p.m. (Talent Show)

Growing Up Hip Hop Atlanta Season 4 - WE - 9 p.m. (Reality)

Revenge Prank With DJ Pauly D and Vinny Season 2 - MTV - 9 p.m. (Reality)

Last Man Standing: Dual Time (Timeslot Premiere) - Fox - 9:30 p.m. (Comedy)

Dateline NBC Season 29 (Midseason Premiere) - NBC - 10 p.m. (Crime Docuseries)

THE HUSTLER - ABC - 10 p.m. (Game Show)

THE REAL BLAC CHYNA - WE - 10 p.m. (Reality)

Mountain Men Season 9 (Midseason Premiere) - History - 10 p.m. (Reality)

Friday, January 8

Inside The World's Toughest Prisons Season 5 - Netflix - 3:01 a.m. (Docuseries)

The Idhun Chronicles Part 2 - Netflix - 3:01 a.m. (Anime)

PRETEND IT'S A CITY - Netflix - 3:01 a.m. (Docuseries)

LUPIN Part 1 - Netflix - 3:01 a.m. (Crime Drama)

Dickinson Season 2 - Apple TV+ - 3:01 a.m. (Comedy)

MARVELS STUDIOS: LEGENDS - Disney+ - 3:01 a.m. (Docuseries)

SQUISH - HBO Max - 3:01 a.m. (Children's Animation)

Whose Line Is It Anyway Season 17 - The CW - 8 p.m. (Improvisational Comedy)

SELF-MADE MANSIONS - HGTV - 8 p.m. (Reality)

MacGyver Season 3 (Midseason Premiere) - CBS - 8 p.m. (Crime Drama)

Magnum P.I. Season 3 (Midseason Premiere) - CBS - 9 p.m. (Crime Drama)

Penn & Teller: Fool Us Season 8 - The CW - 9 p.m. (Reality Competition)

Blue Bloods Season 11 (Midseason Premiere) - CBS - 10 p.m. (Drama)

Saturday, January 9

A Discovery of Witches Season 2 - Sundance Now - 3:01 a.m. (Historical Drama)

FLORIDA MAN MURDFERS - Oxygen - 7 p.m. (Docuseries)

Ghost Nation Season 2 - Travel - 9 p.m. (Reality)

Sunday, January 10

American Gods Season 3 - Starz - 8 p.m. (Fantasy Drama)

The Circus Season 6 - Showtime - 8 p.m. (Comedy)

ALL CREATURES GREAT AND SMALL - PBS - 9 p.m. (Drama)

Mountain Monsters Season 5 - Travel - 10 p.m. (Docuseries)

Yum and Yummer Season 3 - Cooking - 10 p.m. (Cooking)

Monday, January 11

Crossing Lines Season 2 - Ovation - 7 p.m. (Drama)

The College Football Playoff National Championship Game Presented By AT&T - ESPN - 8 p.m. (College Football Bowl Game)

ALL AMERICAN STORIES - The CW - 8 p.m. (Drama)

Street Outlaws Season 17 - Discovery - 8 p.m. (Reality)

STREET OUTLAWS: MEGA CASH DAYS - Discovery - 9 p.m. (Reality)

TY BREAKER - HGTV - 9 p.m. (Reality)

The Wall Season Season 4 (Timeslot Premiere) - NBC - 10 p.m. (Game Show)

The Good Doctor Season 4 (Midseason Premiere) - ABC - 10 p.m. (Medical Drama)

The Weakest Link (Winter Premiere) - NBC - 10 p.m. (Game Show)

Straight Up Steve Austin Season 2 - USA - 11 p.m. (Interview Road Trip Show)

Tuesday, January 12

Two Sentence Horror Stories Season 2 - The CW - 8 p.m. (Horror Anthology)

The Resident Season 4 - Fox - 8 p.m. (Medical Drama)

Prodigal Son Season 2 - Fox - 9 p.m. (Crime Drama)

TRICKSTER (U.S. Premiere) - The CW - 9 p.m. (Drama)

Unpolished Season 2 - TLC - 10 p.m. (Reality)

Wednesday, January 13

EVERYTHING IS DOING GREAT - Hulu - 3:01 a.m. (Comedy)

THE NIGHT STALKER - Netflix - 3:01 a.m. (Dosuseries)

Chicago Med Season 6 (Midseason Premiere) - NBC - 8 p.m. (Medical Drama)

The Goldbergs Season 8 (Midseason Premiere) - ABC - 8 p.m. (Comedy)

Married At First Sight Season 12 - Lifetime - 8 p.m. (Reality)

American Housewife Season 5 (Midseason Premiere) - ABC - 8:30 p.m. (Comedy)

The Conners Season 3 (Midseason Premiere) - ABC - 9 p.m. (Comedy)

Chicago Fire Season 9 (Midseason Premiere) - NBC - 9 p.m. (Drama)

CALL YOUR MOTHER - ABC - 9:30 p.m. (Comedy)

Chicago PD Season 8 (Midseason Premiere) - NBC - 10 p.m. (Crime Drama)

S.W.A.T. Season 4 (Midseason Premiere) - CBS - 10 p.m. (Crime Drama)

Full Frontal With Samantha Bee Season 6 - TBS - 10:30 p.m. (Talk Show)

Thursday, January 14

Cleopatra In Space Season 3 - Peacock - 3:01 a.m. (Children's Animation)

The Search Party Season 4 - HBO Max - 3:01 a.m. (Comedy)

UFO WITNESS - Discovery+ - 3:01 a.m. (Docuseries)

Superstore Season 6 (Timeslot Premiere) - NBC - 8:30 p.m. (Comedy)

Friday, January 15

WANDAVISION - Disney+ - 3:01 a.m. (Superhero Drama)

Servant Season 2 - Apple TV+ - 3:01 a.m. (Supernatural Drama)

Endlings Season 2 - Hulu - 3:01 a.m. (Comedy)

Servant Season 2 - Apple TV+ - 3:01 a.m. (Drama)

Carmen Sandiego Season 4 - Netflix - 3:01 a.m. (Children's Animation)

BLING EMPIRE - Netflix - 3:01 a.m. (Drama)

TANDAV - Amazon - 3:01 a.m. (Drama)

Disenchantment Part 3 - Netflix - 3:01 a.m. (Adult Animation)

Sportsnation - ESPN+ - 6 p.m. (Morning Sports Show)

STEPHEN A'S WORLD - ESPN+ - 7 p.m (Evening Sports Show)

Bunk'd Season 5 - Disney Channel - 7:30 p.m. (Comedy)

SECRETS OF SULPHUR SPRINGS (One-Hour Premiere) - Disney Channel - 8 p.m. (Time-Travel Mystery)

An Unexpected Killer - Oxygen - 8 p.m. (Docuseries)

FRAMED BY THE KILLER - Oxygen - 9 p.m. (Docuseries)

BELLE COLLECTIVE - OWN - 10 p.m. (Docuseries)

Real Time With Bill Maher Season 19 - HBO - 10 p.m. (Current Affairs Talk Show)

Saturday, January 16

ONE DEADLY MISTAKE - Oxygen - 9 p.m. (Docuseries)

Sunday, January 17

EXHUMED - Oxygen - 7 p.m. (Docuseries)

Batwoman Season 2 - The CW - 8 p.m. (Superhero Drama)

MISS SCARLET & THE DUKE - PBS - 8 p.m. (Historical Drama)

THE WILD LIFE OF DR. OLE - Nat Geo Wild - 10:03 p.m. (Reality)

Monday, January 18

DINO RANCH - Disney Junior - 12:30 p.m. (Children's Animation)

PEOPLE PUZZLER - GSN - 6 p.m. (Game Show)

All American Season 3 - The CW - 8 p.m. (Sports Drama)

9-1-1 Season 4 - Fox - 8 p.m. (Procedural Drama)

9-1-1: Lone Star Season Season 2 - 9 p.m. (Procedural Drama)

American Pickers Season 22 - History - 9 p.m. (Reality)

THE CLOWN AND THE CANDYMAN - ID - 9 p.m. (Docuseries)

American Greed Season 14 - CNBC - 10 p.m. (Docuseries)

Tuesday, January 19

Hello Ninja Season 4 - Netflix - 3:01 a.m. (Children's Animation)

THE NIGHT CALLER - Sundance Now - 3:01 a.m. (Docuseries)

Life Below Zero: Next Generation - NGC - 8 p.m. (Reality)

Finding Your Roots Season 7 - PBS - 8 p.m. (Docuseries)

NCIS Season 18 (Midseason Premiere) - CBS - 8 p.m. (Crime Drama)

FBI: Most Wanted Season 2 (Midseason Premiere) - CBS - 10 p.m. (Crime Drama)

QANON: SHADOWS AND LIES - Vice - 10 p.m. (Docuseries)

Wednesday, January 20

DAUGHTER FROM ANOTHER MOTHER - Netflix - 3:01 a.m. (Drama)

SPYCRAFT - Netflix - 3:01 a.m. (Reality)

CB STRIKE - HBO Max - 3:01 a.m. (Fantasy Drama)

Riverdale Season 5 - The CW - 8 p.m. (Teen Drama)

Nancy Drew Season 2 - The CW - 9 p.m. (Mystery Drama)

Thursday, January 21

Call My Agent Season 4 - Netflix - 3:01 a.m. (Comedy)

Gomorrah Season 3 - HBO Max - 3:01 a.m. ()

Looney Tunes Cartoons: Part 2 (Midseason Premiere) - HBO Max - 3:01 a.m. (Children's Animation)

TODDLERS AND TIARAS: WHERE ARE THEY NOW? - Discovery+ - 3:01 a.m. (Reality)

Grown-ish Season 3 (Midseason Premiere) - Freeform - 8 p.m. (Drama)

WALKER - The CW - 8 p.m. (Action)

Young Sheldon Season 4 (Midseason Premiere) - CBS - 8 p.m. (Comedy)

B Positive (Midseason Premiere) - CBS - 8:30 p.m. (Comedy)

Mom Season 8 Midseason Premiere - CBS - 9 p.m. (Comedy)

Legacies Season 3 - The CW - 9 p.m. (Supernatural Drama)

The Unicorn Season 2 (Midseason Premiere) - CBS - 9:30 p.m. (Comedy)

Chrisley Knows Best Season 8 (Midseason Premiere) - USA - 10 p.m.

THE REV - USA - 10:30 p.m. (Reality)

Friday, January 22

3 CAMINOS - Amazon - 3:01 a.m. (Drama)

LOSING ALICE - Apple TV+ - 3:01 a.m. (Drama)

THE SISTER (Limited Series) - Hulu - 3:01 a.m. (Drama)

Jurassic World: Camp Cretaceous Season 2 - Netflix - 3:01 a.m. (Children's Animation)

FATE: THE WINX SAGA - Netflix - 3:01 a.m. (Fantasy)

Blown Away Season 2 - Netflix - 3:01 a.m. (Art Competition)

Busted Season 3 - Netflix - 3:01 a.m. (Variety Show)

PIXAR POPCORN - Disney+ - 3:01 a.m. (Children's Animation)

The Blacklist Season 8 (Midseason Premiere) - NBC - 8 p.m. (Crime Drama)

SECRETS OF SULPHUR SPRINGS (Normal Time) - Disney Channel - 8 p.m. (Time-Travel Mystery)

Little Women: Atlanta Season 6 (Two-Hour Premiere) - Lifetime - 9 p.m. (Reality)

Saturday, January 23

A WILD YEAR ON EARTH - BBC American - 8 p.m. (Docuseries)

Sunday, January 24

BRIDGE AND TUNNEL - Epix - 9 p.m. (Dramedy)

Charmed Season 3 - The CW - 9 p.m. (Supernatural Drama)

Euphoria: F--- Anyone Who's Not A Sea Blob (Special) - HBO - 9 p.m. (Drama)

FBI Season 3 (Midseason Premiere) - CBS - 10 p.m. (Crime Drama)

Monday, January 25

DEER SQUAD - Nickelodeon - 9 p.m. (Children's Animation)

Snowpiercer Season 2 - TNT - 9 p.m. (Drama)

Tuesday, January 26

GO DOG GO - Netflix - 3:01 a.m. (Children's Animation)

To Tell The Truth Season 6 - ABC - 8 p.m. (Game Show)

Teen Mom OG - MTV - 8 p.m. (Reality)

Black-ish Season 7 (Time Slot Premiere) - ABC - 9 p.m. (Comedy)

Mixed-ish Season 2 - ABC - 9:30 p.m. (Comedy)

BIG SKY (Midseason Premiere) - ABC - 10 p.m. (Crime Drama)

Misery Index Season 3 - TBS - 10:30 p.m. (Comedy Game Show)

Wednesday, January 27

50M2 - Netflix - 3:01 a.m. (Crime Drama)

Bonding Season 2 - Netflix - 3:01 a.m. (Comedy)

For Life Season 2 (Midseason Premiere) - ABC - 10 p.m. (Drama)

I SURVIVED A CRIME - A&E - 10 p.m. (Docuseries)

RESIDENT ALIEN - SyFy - 10 p.m. (Drama)

Marrying Millions Season 2 - Lifetime - 10:03 p.m. (Reality)

Thursday, January 28

REHAB ADDICT RESCUE - HGTV - 9 p.m. (Reality)

Friday, January 29

TOP GEAR AMERICA - MotorTrend App - 3:01 a.m. (Car Show)

JANN (Seasons 1 and 2) - Hulu - 3:01 a.m. (Comedy)

WE ARE: THE BROOKLYN SAINTS - Netflix - 3:01 a.m. (Reality)

THE GREAT ESCAPISTS - Amazon - 3:01 a.m. (Docuseries)

LITTLE WOMEN: ATLANTA UNFILTERED - Lifetime - 10:33 p.m. (Reality)

Saturday, January 30

NBA Saturday Primetime On ABC Season 6 - ABC - 8:30 p.m. (Sports)

Behind Every Man Season 2 - OWN - 10 p.m. (Docuseries)

Sunday, January 31

Axios Season 4 - HBO - 6 p.m. (News)

THE LADY AND THE DALE - HBO - 9 p.m. (Drama)

THE LONG SONG - PBS - 10 p.m. (Historical Drama Miniseries)

Desus and Mero Season 3 - Showtime - 11 p.m. (Comedy)

February TV Premieres

February may be the shortest month of the year, but doesn't mean it can't get in all the TV fun like the other 11 months on the calendar. The second month of 2021 will not only deliver the brand new Peanuts series The Snoopy Show on Apple TV+ (not like we'll forget after all the controversy surrounding the Charlie Brown holiday specials), but we'll also see the return of Black Lightning on The CW.

Monday, February 1

BUCKET LIST - Crackle - 3:01 a.m. (Reality)

NOSTRADAMUS: END OF DAYS - Discovery+ - 3:01 a.m. (Docuseries)

THE INVESTIGATION - HBO - 9 p.m. (Crime Drama)

Tuesday, February 2

KID COSMIC - Netflix - 3:01 a.m. (Children's Animation)

Mighty Express Season 2 - Netflix - 3:01 a.m. (Children's Animation)

Tiffany Haddish Presents: They Ready: Season 2 - Netflix - 3:01 a.m. (Comedy)

Beachfront Bargain Hunt Season 28 - Discovery+ - 3:01 a.m. (Reality)

Hawaii Life Season 14 - Discovery+ - 3:01 a.m. (Reality)

Island Life Season 20 - Discovery+ - 3:01 a.m. (Reality)

Mexico Life Season 7 - Discovery+ - 3:01 a.m. (Reality)

HOME AGAIN WITH THE FORDS - HGTV - 9 p.m. (Home Remodeling)

Wednesday, February 3

FIREFLY LANE - Netflix - 3:01 a.m. (Drama)

ONE WEEK TO SELL - Discovery+ - 3:01 a.m. (Reality)

See No Evil Season 7 - Discovery+ - 3:01 a.m. (Docuseries)

The Fixers Season 2 (Midseason Premiere) - BYU TV - 9 p.m. (Reality)

EUROPE'S NEW WILD - PBS - 9 p.m. (Docuseries)

RESET - Vice - 10:30 p.m. (Docuseries)

Restoration Garage Season 7 - Motortrend - 10 p.m. (Car Repair)

Thursday, February 4

THE HEAD - HBO Max - 3:01 a.m. (Drama)

THE MURDERS - Sundance Now - 3:01 a.m. (Drama)

MARY MCCARTNEY SERVES IT UP - Discovery+ - 3:01 a.m. (Reality)

Married At First Sight: Couples' Cam Season 2 - Lifetime - 8 p.m. (Reality)

Married At First Sight: Australia Season 2 - Lifetime - 9 p.m. (Reality)

Summer House Season 5 - Bravo - 9 p.m. (Reality)

30 For 30: Al Davis vs. The NFL - ESPN - 9 p.m. (Documentary)

Swamp People Season 12 (Two-Hour Premiere) - History - 9 p.m. (Reality)

Impractical Jokers Season 9 - TruTV - 10 p.m. (Hidden Camera Reality Show)

FAST FOODIES - TruTV - 10:30 p.m. (Cooking Competition)

Impractical Jokers: After Party Season 4 - TruTV - 11 p.m. (Talk Show)

Friday, February 5

Little Coincidences Season 3 - Amazon - 3:01 a.m. (Drama)

LONG ISLAND MEDIUM: THERE IN SPIRIT - Discovery+ - 3:01 a.m. (Reality)

UNSEAMLY: THE INVESTIGATION OF PETER NYGÅRD - Discovery+ - 3:01 a.m. (Docuseries)

THE SNOOPY SHOW - Apple TV+ - 3:01 a.m. (Children's Animation)

Hache Season 2 - Netflix - 3:01 a.m. (Drama)

INVISIBLE CITY - Netflix - 3:01 a.m. (Drama)

Deadly Therapy - LMN - 8 p.m. (Television Movie)

Saturday, February 6

Beverly Hills Wedding: Love Ever After - Hallmark - 8 p.m. (Television Moive)

Sunday, February 7

DEVIL MAY CARE - SyFy - 12 a.m. (Adult Animation)

Harrow Season 3 - Hulu - 3:01 a.m. (Drama)

Crikey! It's The Irwins Season 3 - Discovery+ - 3:01 a.m. (Docuseries)

BLACK LIVES MATTER: A GLOBAL RECKONING - VICE - 11 a.m. (Docuseries)

THE EQUALIZER - CBS - 10 p.m. (Crime Drama)

Monday, February 8

Balthazar Season 3 - Acorn TV - 3:01 a.m. (Drama)

Black Lightning Season 4 - The CW - 9 p.m. (Superhero Action)

VHI FAMILY REUNION: LOVE & HIP HOP EDITION - VH1 - 9 p.m. (Reality)

Studio C Season 13 - BYU TV - 9 p.m. (Improv Comedy)

Crossing Lines Redux Season 3 - Ovation - 10 p.m. (Drama)

Tuesday, February 9

Chopped Sweets Season 2 - Discovery+ - 3:01 a.m. (Reality)

FRIGHT CLUB - Discovery+ - 3:01 a.m. (Reality)

Basketball Wives Season 9 - VH1 - 8 p.m. (Reality)

Food That Built America Season 2 - History - 10 p.m. (Docuseries)

Wednesday, February 10

CRIME SCENE: THE VANISHING AT THE CECIL HOTEL - Netflix - 3:01 a.m. (True Crime Docuseries)

Tough As Nails Season 2 - CBS - 8 p.m. (Competition)

Thursday, February 11

CAPITANI - Netflix - 3:01 a.m. (Crime Drama)

The Wrong Valentine - LMN - 8 p.m. (Original Telefilm)

CLARICE - CBS - 10 p.m. (Horror Drama)

Friday, February 12

BURIED BY THE BERNARDS - Netflix - 3:01 a.m. (Reality)

Inside Pixar Season 2 - Disney+ - 3:01 a.m. (Docuseries)

NADIYA BAKES - Netflix - 3:01 a.m. (Cooking)

Hate by Dani Rovira - Netflix - 3:01 a.m. (Stand-Up Comedy)

Remedy Season 2 - Ovation - 12 p.m. (Drama)

Are You Afraid of the Dark Season 2 - Nickelodeon - 8 p.m. (Children's Horror)

Galentine's Day Nightmare - LMN - 8 p.m. (Television Film)

HIP HOP UNCOVERED - FX - 10 p.m. (Docuseries)

Saturday, February 13

Death Saved My Life - Lifetime - 8 p.m. (Television Film)

Playing Cupid: Love Ever After - Hallmark - 9 p.m. (Television Film)

Sunday, February 14

90 DAY FIANCÉ: LOVERS COLLECTION - Discovery+ - 3:01 a.m. (Reality)

Evil Lives Here Season 9 - Discovery+ - 3:01 a.m. (Reality)

THE BIG DAY - Netflix - 3:01 a.m. (Reality)

WILD CHERRIES - FOX - 7 p.m. (Game Show)

Bless The Harts Season 2 (Midseason Premiere) - FOX - 7:30 p.m. (Adult Animation)

American Idol Season 19 - ABC - 8 p.m. (Singing Competition)

The Simpsons Season 32 (Midseason Premiere) - FOX - 8 p.m. (Adult Animation)

THE EQUALIZER (Time Slot Premiere) - CBS - 8 p.m. (Crime Drama)

THE GREAT NORTH - FOX - 8:30 p.m. (Adult Animation)

Bob's Burgers Season 11 (Midseason Premiere) - FOX - 8:30 p.m. (Adult Animation)

Family Guy Season 19 (Midseason Premiere) - FOX - 9 p.m. (Adult Animation)

MEN IN KILTS - Starz - 9 p.m. (Travel)

Valentines Again: Love Ever After - Hallmark - 9 p.m. (Television Film)

STANLEY TUCCI: SEARCHING FOR ITALY - CNN - 9 p.m. (Docuseries)

THE LUMINARIES - Starz - 9:30 p.m. (Drama)

90 DAY FIANCÉ: LOVE GAMES - Discovery+ - 10 p.m. (Game Show)

LINCOLN: DIVIDED WE STAND - CNN - 10 p.m. (Docuseries)

Sister Wives Season 11 - TLC - 10 p.m. (Reality)

Last Week Tonight Season 8 - HBO - 11 p.m. (Late-Night News Satire)

Monday, February 15

Momma Named Me The Sheriff Season 2 - Adult Swim - 12:00 a.m. (Adult Animation)

THE CREW - Netflix - 3:01 a.m. (Comedy)

ALIENS IN ALASKA - Discovery+ - 3:01 a.m. (Docuseries)

Tuesday, February 16

BAD HABITS, HOLY ORDERS - Hulu - 3:01 a.m. (Reality)

WHERE MURDER LIES - Discovery+ - 3:01 a.m. (Docuseries)

NOSTRADAMUS: END OF DAYS - Discovery+ - 3:01 a.m. (Docuseries)

Queen Sugar Season 5 - OWN - 8 p.m. (Drama)

YOUNG ROCK - NBC - 8 p.m. (Comedy)

KENANA - NBC - 8:30 p.m. (Comedy)

THE BLACK CHURCH: THIS IS OUR STORY, THIS IS OUR SONG - PBS - 9 p.m. (Docuseries)

Temptation Island Season 6 - USA - 9 p.m. (Reality)

The Oval Season 2 (Special Time) - BET - 10:30 p.m. (Drama)

Wednesday, February 17

AMEND: THE FIGHT FOR AMERICA - Netflix - 3:01 a.m. (Docuseries)

BEHIND HER EYES - Netflix - 3:01 a.m. (Thriller Miniseries)

HELLO, ME! - Netflix - 3:01 a.m. (Drama)

House Hunters Comedians On Couches: Unfiltered Season 2 - Discovery+ - 3:01 a.m. (Reality)

The Real Housewives Of New Jersey Season 11 - Bravo - 9 p.m. (Drama)

Good Trouble Season 3 - Freeform - 10 p.m. (Drama)

I SURVIVED A CRIME - A&E - 10 p.m. (Docuseries)

Thursday, February 18

THUS SPOKE KISHIBE ROHAN - Netflix - 3:01 a.m. (Anime)

Good Eats: Reloaded Season 3 - Discovery+ - 3:01 a.m. (Docuseries)

ARCHIBALD'S NEXT BIG THING IS HERE - Peacock - 3:01 a.m. (Children's Animation)

IT'S A SIN - HBO Max - 3:01 a.m. (Limited Drama Series)

Playing For Keeps Season 2 - Sundance Now - 3:01 a.m. (Drama)

THE WIDOWER - NBC - 10 p.m. (Reality)

Friday, February 19

EL INTERNADO: LAS CUMBRES - Amazon - 3:01 a.m. (Drama)

TELL ME YOUR SECRETS - Amazon - 3:01 a.m. (Drama)

For All Mankind Season 2 - AppleTV+ - 3:01 a.m. (Sci-Fi Drama)

TRIBES OF EUROPA - Netflix - 3:01 a.m. (Sci-Fi Drama)

His Killer Fan - LMN - 8 p.m (Television Film)

The Adventures Of Paddington Season 2 - Nick Jr. - 8:30 p.m. (Children's Animation)

Saturday, February 20

VINCENZO - Netflix - 3:01 a.m. (Drama)

Power Rangers: Dino Fury Season 28 - Nick - 8 a.m. (Children's Adventure)

Beyblade: Burst Season 5 - Disney XD - 8 a.m. (Children's Animation)

Murdoch Mysteries Season 14 - Ovation - 7 p.m. (Crime Drama)

The Long Island Serial Killer: A Mother's Hunt For Justice - Lifetime - 8 p.m. (Television Film)

Mix Up In The Mediterranean: Love Ever After - Hallmark - 9 p.m. (Television Film)

Sunday, February 21

The Walking Dead Season 10 (Midseason Premiere) - AMC+ - 3:01 a.m. (Zombie Horror)

90 DAY: THE SINGLE LIFE - Discovery+ - 3:01 a.m. (Reality)

90 DAY: THE SINGLE LIFE PILLOW TALK - Discovery+ - 3:01 a.m. (Reality)

MOUNTAIN MONSTERS - Discovery+ - 3:01 a.m. (Docuseries)

Air Warriors Season 9 - Smithsonian - 8 p.m. (Docuseries)

BOILING POINT: L.A RIOTS - BET - 8 p.m. (Docuseries)

ALLEN V. FARROW - HBO - 9 p.m. (Docuseries)

DISRUPT & DISMANTLE - BET - 9 p.m. (Docuseries)

Lies, Crimes And Video Season 2 - HLN - 9 p.m. (Docuseries)

Relative Race Season 7 - BYU TV - 9 p.m. (Reality Competition)

When Calls The Heart Season 8 - Hallmark - 9 p.m. (Drama)

Wicked Tuna Season 10 - NGC - 9 p.m. (Reality)

Modern Marvels Season 18 - History - 10 p.m. (Docuseries)

Secrets Of The Viking Stone Season 2 - Science - 10 p.m. (Docuseries)

SUPERVILLAIN: THE MAKING OF TEKASHI 6IX9INE - Showtime - 10 p.m. (Docuseries)

Monday, February 22

SOCIAL SOCIETY - ALLBLK - 3:01 a.m. (Talk Show)

CHAIN REACTION - GSN - 5 p.m. (Game Show)

BEARTOWN - HBO Max - 3:01 a.m. (Drama)

Spring Baking Championship Season 7 - Food - 9 p.m. (Competition)

Tuesday, February 23

Alvinnn!!! And The Chipmunks Season 5 - Nick - 4:30 p.m. (Children's Animation)

Outdaughtered Season 8 - TLC - 8 p.m. (Reality)

SUPERMAN & LOIS (90-Minute Series Premiere) - The CW - 8 p.m. (Superhero Action)

THE OVAL (Time Slot Premiere) - BET - 9 p.m. (Drama)

ASSEMBLY REQUIRED - History - 10 p.m. (Reality)

Wednesday, February 24

AGE OF SAMURAI: BATTLE FOR JAPAN - Netflix - 3:01 a.m. (Docuseries)

CANINE INTERVENTION - Netflix - 3:01 a.m. (Reality)

GINNY & GEORGIA - Netflix - 3:01 a.m. (Drama)

Snowfall Season 4 - FX - 10 p.m. (Drama)

Thursday, February 25

Baroness Von Sketch Show Season 5 (Midseason Premiere) - IFC - 12 a.m. (Sketch Comedy)

Close Enough Season 2 - HBO Max - 3:01 a.m. (Adult Animation)

Fear Thy Neighbor Season 7 - Discovery+ - 3:01 a.m. (Reality)

HIGH-RISE INVASION - Netflix - 3:01 a.m. (Anime)

LUDA CAN'T COOK - Discovery+ - 3:01 a.m. (Cooking)

PUNKY BREWSTER - Peacock - 3:01 a.m. (Comedy)

MILLENNIALS - ALLBLK - 3:01 a.m. (Comedy)

A CLOSER LOOK WITH ERIC BENET - ALLBLK - 3:01 a.m. (Music Docuseries)

MTV FloriBama Shore Season 4 - MTV - 9 p.m. (Reality)

SHE'S THE BOSS - USA - 10:30 p.m. (Reality)

Friday, February 26

TOP CLASS: THE LIFE AND TIMES OF THE SIERRA CANYON TRAILBLAZERS - IMDbTV - 3:01 a.m. (Docuseries)

BIGFOOT FAMILY - Netflix - 3:01 a.m. (Children's Animation)

Brutal Bridesmaids - LMN - 8 p.m. (Television Film)

Saturday, February 27

Girl In The Basement - Lifetime - 8 p.m. (Television Film)

It Was Always You: Love Ever After - Hallmark - 9 p.m. (Television Film)

Sunday, February 28

Ride With Norman Reedus Season 5 - AMC+ - 3:01 a.m. (Docuseries)

The 78th Annual Golden Globe Awards - NBC - 8 p.m. (Awards Show)

Cradle Will Fall - Lifetime - 8 p.m. (Television Movie)

Seeking Sister Wife Season 3 - TLC - 9 p.m. (Reality)

The Walking Dead Season 10 (Midseason Premiere) - AMC - 9 p.m. (Horror)

Talking Dead Season 9 (Midseason Premiere) - AMC - 10 p.m. (Talk Show)

March TV Premieres

The list of shows and specials hitting the airwaves in March 2021 will certainly change before now and then, but as it stands, the big events of the third month of the year will be the 63rd Annual Grammy Awards, the 26th Annual Critics' Choice Awards, and most importantly, the return of The Flash.

Monday, March 1

PLAYING WITH POWER: THE NINTENDO STORY - Crackle - 3:01 a.m. (Docuseries)

The Voice: The Blind Auditions Season 20 - NBC - 8 p.m. (Competition)

Below Deck Sailing Yacht Season 2 - Bravo - 9 p.m. (Reality)

DEBRIS - NBC - 10 p.m. (Sci-Fi Thriller)

EASTER BASKET CHALLENGE - Food - 10 p.m. (Reality Competition)

BIG TIME BAKE - Food - 11 p.m. (Cooking Competition)

Tuesday, March 2

Race Across The World Season 2- Discovery+ - 3:01 a.m. (Docuseries)

Word Party Season 5 - Netflix - 3:01 a.m. (Children's Animation)

The Flash Season 7 - The CW - 8 p.m. (Superhero Action)

SUPERMAN AND LOIS (Time Slot Premiere) - The CW - 9 p.m. (Superhero Drama)

SOUL OF A NATION - ABC - 10 p.m. (News Magazine)

New Amsterdam Season 3 - NBC - 10 p.m. (Medical Drama)

Wednesday, March 3

MURDER AMONG THE MORMONS - Netflix - 3:01 a.m. (Limited Docuseries)

FARMHOUSE FIXER - HGTV - 3:01 a.m. (Reality)

THE CON: THE FYRE FESTIVAL CON - ABC - 10 p.m. (Docuseries)

Thursday, March 4

THE DEADLY TYPE WITH CANDICE DELONG - Discovery+ - 3:01 a.m. (Docuseries)

MY MANE PROBLEM - ALLBLK - 3:01 a.m. (Reality)

KAMP KORAL: SPONGEBOB'S UNDER YEARS - Paramount+ - 3:01 a.m. (Children's Animation)

PACIFIC RIM: THE BLACK - Netflix - 3:01 a.m. (Anime)

Pokémon Journeys: The Series Season 23 (Midseason Premiere) - Netflix - 3:01 a.m. (Anime)

THE REAL WORLD HOMECOMING - Paramount+ - 3:01 a.m. (Reality)

Tooning Out The News Season 2 - Paramount+ - 3:01 a.m. (Adult Animation)

MTV FLORIBAMA SHORE (Timeslot Premiere) - MTV - 8 p.m. (Reality)

Strange Evidence Season 5 - Science - 9 p.m. (Docuseries)

THE TS MADISON EXPERIENCE - WE - 10 p.m. (Reality)

What On Earth? Season 9 - Science - 10 p.m. (Docuseries)

Friday, March 5

CITY OF GHOSTS - Netflix - 3:01 a.m. (Children's Animation)

NEVENKA: BREAKING THE SILENCE - Netflix - 3:01 a.m. (Docuseries)

Wynonna Earp Season 4 (Midseason Premiere) - Syfy - 10 p.m. (Drama)

Saturday, March 6

Circle Of Deception - Lifetime - 8 p.m. (Original Telefilm)

Fit For A Prince - Hallmark - 9 p.m. (Oritingal Telefilm)

Sunday, March 7

The 26th Annual Critics' Choice Awards - The CW - 7 p.m. (Awards Show)

The Voice Season 20 - NBC - 8 p.m. (Singing Competition)

Tournament Of Champions Season 2 - Food - 8 p.m. (Cooking Competition)

Vice Season 8 - Showtime - 8 p.m. (Current Events)

Desperate Widows - Lifetime - 8 p.m. (Original Telefilm)

Married To Medicine Season 8 - Bravo - 9 p.m. (Reality)

Ellen’s Game of Games Season 4 (Time period premiere) - NBC - 9 p.m. (Game Show)

Pennyworth Season 2 - Epix - 9 p.m. (Comic Book Drama)

Good Girls Season 4 - NBC - 10 p.m. (Crime Dramedy)

The Great Food Truck Race Season 13 - Food - 10 p.m. (Cooking Competition)

Who Wants To Be A Millionaire: In The Hot Seat Season 13 (Midseason Premiere) - ABC - 10 p.m. (Game Show)

Monday, March 8

Ride With Norman Reedus Season 5 - AMC - 12 a.m. (Docuseries)

BOMBAY BEGUMS - Netflix - 3:01 a.m. (Drama)

Web Of Lies Season 7 - Discovery+ - 3:01 a.m. (Docuseries)

SUPER SEMA - YouTube - 12 p.m. (Animation)

Rock The Block Season 2 - HGTV - 9 p.m. (Reality)

Tuesday, March 9

MOONSHINERS - Discovery+ - 3:01 a.m. (Docuseries)

THE HOUSEBOAT - Netflix - 3:01 a.m. (Reality)

Starbeam Season 3 - Netflix - 3:01 a.m. (Children's Animation)

DELILAH - OWN - 9 p.m. (Drama)

HBO Special: Covid Diaries NYC - HBO - 9 p.m. (Docuseries)

Wednesday, March 10

DEALER - Netflix - 3:01 a.m. (French Drama)

LAST CHANCE U: BASKETBALL - Netflix - 3:01 a.m. (Sports Drama)

MARRIAGE OR MORTGAGE - Netflix - 3:01 a.m. (Reality)

OPERATION AWESOME - BYU TV - 8 p.m. (Reality)

The Masked Singer Season 5 - Fox - 8 p.m. (Singing Competition)

GAME OF TALENTS - Fox - 9 p.m. (Variety Show)

Beyond The Unknown Season 4 - Travel - 10 p.m. (Docuseries)

Thursday, March 11

Battlebots Season: Bounty Hunters Season 2 - Discovery+ - 3:01 a.m. (competition)

GENERA+ION - HBO Max - 3:01 a.m. (Comedy)

Cold Courage (U.S. Premiere) - AMC+ - 3:01 a.m. (Drama)

Station 19 Season 4 (Midseason Premiere) - ABC - 8 p.m. (Action Drama)

Grey's Anatomy Season 17 (Midseason Premiere) - ABC - 9 p.m. (Medical Drama)

A Million Little Things Season 3 (Midseason Premiere) - ABC - 10 p.m. (Drama)

Cake Season 4 - FXX - 10 p.m. (Short-Form Comedy)

Friday, March 12

MAKING THE MARK - Amazon - 3:01 a.m. (Reality)

ISABEL - HBO Max - 3:01 a.m. (Drama)

Love Alarm Season 2 - Netflix - 3:01 a.m. (Korean Drama)

MARVEL STUDIOS ASSEMBLED - Disney+ - 3:01 a.m. (Docuseries)

THE ONE - Netflix - 3:01 a.m. (Drama)

Paradise PD Season 3 - Netflix - 3:01 a.m. (Comedy)

Saturday, March 13

SUPER SOUL - Discovery+ - 3:01 a.m. (Docuseries)

A House On Fire - Lifetime - 8 p.m. (Original Telefilm)

Dr. Oakley, Yukon Vet Season 9 - NAT Geo Wild - 9 p.m. (Reality)

Sunday, March 14

The 63rd Annual Grammy Awards - CBS - 8 p.m. (Awards Show)

Monday, March 15

DOCTOR WHO: FURY FROM THE DEEP - AMC+ - 3:01 a.m. (Sci-Fi Adventure)

BLOODLANDS - Acorn TV - 3:01 a.m. (Crime Drama)

THE LOST PIRATE KINGDOM - Netflix - 3:01 a.m. (Reality)

ZERO CHILL - Netflix - 3:01 a.m. (Comedy)

Bulletproof Season 3 - The CW - 8 p.m. (Drama)

Intervention Season 22 - A&E - 9 p.m. (Reality)

America's Most Wanted - Fox - 9 p.m. (Reality)

Tuesday, March 16

Staged Season 2 - Hulu - 12:01 a.m. (Comedy)

WAFFLES + MOCHI - Netflix - 3:01 a.m. (Comedy)

HOLMES FAMILY EFFECT - Fox - 8 p.m. (Reality)

THE BLENDED BUNCH - TLC - 9 p.m. (Reality)

Mayans Season 3 - FX - 10 p.m. (Crime Drama)

Wednesday, March 17

My Feet Are Killing Me Season 2 - Discovery+ - 3:01 a.m. (Reality)

True Conviction Season 4 - Discovery+ - 3:01 am. (Docuseries)

UNDER SUSPICION: UNCOVERING THE WESPHAEL CASE - Netflix - 3:01 a.m. (Docuseries)

Thursday, March 18

Trolls: Trollstopia Season 2 - Hulu - 12:01 a.m. (Children's Animation)

B: The Beginning Season 2 - Netflix - 3:10 a.m. (Adult Animation)

Back Season 2 - AMC+ - 3:01 a.m. (British Comedy)

Keeping Up With The Kardashians Season 20 - E! - 8 p.m. (Reality)

OVERSERVED WITH LISA VANDERPUMP - E! - 9 p.m (Reality)

Waka & Tammy: What The Flocka Season 2 - WE - 9 p.m. (Reality)

Friday, March 19

THE FALCON AND THE WINTER SOLDIER - Disney+ - 3:01 a.m. (Comic Book Adventure)

SKY ROJO - Netflix - 3:01 a.m. (Crime Drama)

Alien TV Season 2 - Netflix - 3:01 a.m. (Adult Animation)

COUNTRY COMFORT - Netflix - 3:01 a.m. (Comedy)

Formula 1: Drive To Survive Season 3 - Netflix - 3:01 a.m. (Docuseries)

CYPHER - Roku Channel - 3:01 a.m. (Action Thriller)

DOUBLE CROSS WITH BLAKE GRIFFIN - Tru TV - 5:30 p.m. (Reality)

EVERYTHING BUT THE HOUSE - HGTV - 9 p.m. (Reality)

Mama June: From Hot To Not Season 5 - WE - 9 p.m. (Reality)

Saturday, March 20

Sex Life Season 2 - Epix - 12 a.m. (Drama)

Portals To Hell Season 3 - Discovery+ - 3:01 a.m. (Docuseries)

V.C. ANDREWS' LANDRY FAMILY MOVIE SERIES - Lifetime - 8 p.m. (Drama Miniseries)

Final Space Season 3 - Adult Swim - 10:30 p.m. (Adult Animation)

Sunday, March 21

Dwight In Shining Armor Season 5 - BYU TV - 8:30 p.m. (Comedy)

Genius Season 3 - NGC - 9 p.m. (Drama)

THE GLOAMING - Starz - 9 p.m. (Drama)

Uncensored Season 3 (Midseason Premiere) - TV One - 10 p.m. (Talk Show)

Monday, March 22

THE ATTACHÉ - Acorn TV - 3:01 a.m. (Drama)

Hoarders Season 12 - A&E - 8 p.m. (Reality)

Return To Amish Season 6 - TLC - 9 p.m. (Reality)

Breeders Season 2 - FX - 10 p.m. (Comedy)

Intervention Season 22 (Time Slot Premiere) - A&E - 10 p.m. (Reality)

Tuesday, March 23

SECRETS OF A PSYCHOPATH - Sundance Now - 3:01 a.m. (True Crime)

DEMI LOVATO: DANCING WITH THE DEVIL - YouTube - 12 p.m. (Reality)

Thursday, March 25

DOTA: DRAGON'S BLOOD - Netflix - 3:01 a.m. (Anime)

JOHN WAYNE GACY: DEVIL IN DISGUISE - Peacock - 3:01 a.m. (Drama Limited Series)

THE RESTAURANT: 1951 - Sundance Now - 3:01 a.m. (Crime Drama)

FEAR THE WALKING DEAD: EPISODE DIARIES - AMC+ - 3:01 a.m. (Docuseries)

FOR REAL: THE STORY OF REALITY TV - E! - 9 p.m. (Docuseries)

Nightwatch Season 5 - A&E - 10 p.m. (Reality)

OVERSIZED WITH LISA VANDERPUMP (Time Slot Premiere) - E! - 10 p.m. (Reality)

Friday, March 26

Solar Opposites Season 2 - Hulu - 3:01 a.m. (Adult Animation)

INVINCIBLE - Amazon - 3:01 a.m. (Superhero Adult Animation)

THE MIGHTY DUCKS: GAME CHANGERS - Disney+ - 3:01 a.m. (Family Sports)

THE IRREGULARS - Netflix - 3:01 a.m. (Drama)

Sunday, March 28

Signs Of A Psychopath - Discovery+ - 3:01 a.m. (Docuseries)

Ellen’s Game of Games Season 4 (Timeslot Premiere) - NBC - 8 p.m. (Game Show)

Zoey’s Extraordinary Playlist Season 2 (Timeslot Premiere) - NBC - 9 p.m. (Dramedy)

City On A Hill Season 2 - Showtime - 10 p.m. (Drama)

Monday, March 29

The Brokenwood Mysteries Season 7 - Acorn TV - 3:01 a.m. (Crime Drama)

VH1 COUPLES RETREAT - VH1 - 8 p.m. (Reality)

Running Wild With Bear Grylls Season 6 - NGC - 9 p.m. (Reality)

RACE TO THE CENTER OF THE EARTH - NGC - 10 p.m. (Reality)

Tuesday, March 30

Glad You Asked Season 2 - YouTube - 12 p.m. (Reality)

All-Around Champion Season 3 - BYU TV - 8 p.m. (Reality)

POOCH PERFECT - ABC - 8 p.m. (Reality)

Supergirl Season 6 - The CW - 9 p.m. (Superhero Drama)

Wednesday, March 31

LAUNDRY GUY - Discovery+ - 3:01 a.m. (Reality)

K-POP EVOLUTION - YouTube - 12 p.m. (Docuseries)

April TV Premieres

One of the biggest changes to the television landscape in April 2021 will be the 93rd Annual Academy Awards Ceremony, which is typically held in February or March each year. The upcoming ceremony was delayed because of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and the way it has upended the movie industry since March 2020. Ken Burns will also be premiering his new three-part documentary on the life and times of American author Ernest Hemingway.

Thursday, April 1

Back Season 2 - IFC - 12 a.m. (Drama)

LOL: GERMANY - Amazon - 12:01 a.m. (Comedy)

Creepshow Season 2 - Shudder - 3:01 a.m. (Horror Anthology Series)

NOTORIOUS QUEENS - ALLBLK - 3:10 a.m. (Reality)

THE CHALLENGE: ALL STARS - Paramount+ - 3:01 a.m. (Reality Competition)

The Great Pottery Throw Down Season 4 - HBO Max - 3:01 a.m. (Reality Competition)

MADE FOR LOVE - HBO Max - 3:01 a.m. (Drama)

Prank Encounters Season 2 - Netflix - 3:01 a.m. (Prank Show)

WORN STORIES - Netflix - 3:01 a.m. (Docuseries)

Manifest Season 3 - NBC - 8 p.m. (Drama)

Top Chef Season 18 - Bravo - 8 p.m. (Cooking Competition)

The Moodys Season 2 (One-Hour Premiere) - Fox - 9 p.m. (Comedy)

Wipeout Season 9 - TBS - 9 p.m. (Competition)

THE UNITED STATES OF Al - CBS - 9:30 p.m. (Comedy)

LAW AND ORDER: ORGANIZED CRIME - NBC - 10 p.m. (Crime Drama)

Friday, April 2

THE SERPENT - Netflix - 3:01 a.m. (Drama)

THE BARBARIAN AND THE TROLL - Nickelodeon - 7 p.m. (Children's Animation)

MY LOTTERY DREAM HOME INTERNATIONAL - HGTV - 8 p.m. (Reality)

Ready To Love Season 3 - OWN - 9 p.m. (Reality)

Behind Every Man (Midseason Premiere) - OWN - 9 p.m. (Reality)

Hysterical - FX - 9 p.m. (Comedy Documentary)

Saturday, April 3

The Kitchen Season 28 - Food - 11 a.m. (Cooking Competition)

Robin Roberts Presents: Mhalia - Lifetime - 8 p.m. (TV Movie)

One Perfect Wedding: Spring Fling - Hallmark - 9 p.m. (TV Movie)

Sunday, April 4

MY GRANDPARENTS' WAR - PBS - 8 p.m. (Docuseries)

The 27th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards - TNT - 9 p.m. (Awards Show)

Monday, April 5

BIRDGIRL - Adult Swim - 12 a.m. (Adult Animation)

Family Reunion: Part 3 - Netflix - 3:01 a.m. (Comedy)

HEMINGWAY - PBS - 8 p.m. (Docuseries)

Tuesday, April 6

CHAD - TBS - 10:30 p.m. (Comedy)

Wednesday, April 7

SNABBA CASH - Netflix - 3:01 a.m (Drama)

The Big Day Season 2 - Netflix - 3:01 a.m. (Reality)

THIS IS A ROBBERY: THE WORLD'S BIGGEST ART HEIST - Netflix - 3:01 a.m. (Docuseries)

THE WEDDING COACH - Netflix - 3:01 a.m. (Reality)

Making Good Season 3 - BYU TV - 7:30 p.m. (Reality)

KUNG FU - The CW - 8 p.m. (Martial Arts Action)

HOME ECONOMICS - ABC - 8:30 p.m. (Comedy)

EXTERMINATE ALL THE BRUTES - HBO - 9 p.m. (Docuseries)

A Million Little Things Season 3 (New Day) - ABC - 10 p.m. (Drama)

Queen of the South Season 5 - USA - 10 p.m. (Drama)

Thursday, April 8

Fear The Walking Dead Season 6 (Spring Premiere) - AMC+ - 3:01 a.m. (Horror Drama)

No Activity Season 4 - Paramount+ - 3:01 a.m. (Comedy)

THE WAY OF THE HOUSEHUSBAND - Netflix - 3:01 a.m. (Anime)

Bringing Up Bates Season 10 - UPtv - 9 p.m. (Reality)

Fire Masters Season 3 - Cooking - 9 p.m. (Cooking Competition)

THE MOODYS (Time Slot Premiere) - Fox - 9:30 p.m. (Comedy)

REBEL - ABC - 10 p.m. (Drama)

CHEF BOOT CAMP - Food - 10 p.m. (Reality)

Everything's Gonna Be Okay - Freeform - 10 p.m. (Drama)

Friday, April 9

THEM - Amazon - 3:01 a.m. (Drama)

DOING THE MOST WITH PHOEBE ROBINSON - Comedy Central - 11 p.m. (Comedy)

Saturday, April 10

My Little Pony: Pony Life Season 2 - DFC - 11:30 a.m. (Children's Animation)

Lust: A Seven Deadly Sins Story - Lifetime - 8 p.m. (TV Movie)

As Luck Would Have It - Hallmark - 9 p.m. (TV Movie)

Iyanla: Fix My Life Season 8 - OWN - 9 p.m. (Reality)

Sunday, April 11

Evil Lives Here Season 2 - Discovery+ - 3:01 a.m. (Docuseries)

Fear The Walking Dead Season 6 (Spring Premiere) - AMC - 9 p.m. (Horror Drama)

Saints & Sinners Season 5 - Bounce TV - 9 p.m. (Drama)

THE NEVERS - HBO - 9 p.m. (Drama)

PEOPLE VS. THE KLAN - CNN - 9 p.m. (Docuseries)

Monday, April 12

Keeping Faith Season 3 - Acorn TV - 3:01 a.m. (Drama)

All American Season 3 (Midseason Premiere) - The CW - 8 p.m. (Drama)

Mark Of A Killer Season 3 - Oxygen - 8 p.m. (Docuseries)

Miz & Mrs. Season 2 (Midseason Premiere) - USA - 11 p.m. (Reality)

Tuesday, April 13

Mighty Express Season 3 - Netflix - 3:01 a.m. (Children's Animation)

MY LOVE: SIX STORIES OF TRUE LOVE - Netflix - 3:01 a.m. (Docuseries)

The Resident Season 4 (Midseason Premiere) - Fox - 8 p.m. (Drama)

Prodigal Son Season 2 (Midseason Premiere) - Fox - 9 p.m. (Drama)

BIG SKY (Midseason Premiere) - ABC - 10 p.m. (Drama)

Wednesday, April 14

DAD STOP EMBARRASSING ME! - Netflix - 3:01 a.m. (Comedy)

The Circle Season 2 - Netflix - 3:01 a.m. (Reality Competition)

BARGAIN BLOCK - HGTV - 9 p.m. (Reality)

LIVING WITH A SERIAL KILLER - Oxygen - 9 p.m. (Docuseries)

Thursday, April 15

Infinity Train Season 4 - HBO Max - 3:01 a.m. (Children's Animation)

RESTAURANT RECOVERY - Discovery+ - 3:01 a.m. (Reality)

SPY CITY - AMC+ - 3:01 a.m. (Drama)

Younger Season 7 - Paramount+ - 3:01 a.m. (Comedy)

JOSELINE'S CABARET - WE - 10 a.m. (Reality)

Friday, April 16

The Last Drive-In With Joe Bob Briggs Season 3 - Shudder - 3:01 a.m. (Horror Movie/Talk Show)

BIG SHOT - Disney+ - 3:01 a.m. (Drama)

FRANK OF IRELAND - Amazon - 3:01 a.m. (Comedy)

EARTH MOODS - Disney+ - 3:01 am. (Docuseries)

Fast & Furious Spy Racers Season 4 - Netflix - 3:01 a.m. (Children's Animation)

WHY ARE YOU LIKE THIS - Netflix - 3:01 a.m. (Comedy)

Van Helsing Season 5 - Syfy - 10 p.m. (Horror Drama)

Saturday, April 17

GHOST BROTHERS - Discovery+ - 3:01 a.m. (Reality)

MURDERS AT THE BOARDING HOUSE - Discovery+ - 3:01 a.m. (Docuseries)

Accident, Suicide Or Murder Season 3 - Oxygen - 8:30 p.m. (Docuseries)

Sunday, April 18

Lus Miguel - The Series Season 2 - Netflix - 3:01 a.m. (Drama)

The 56th Annual Academy Of Country Music Awards - CBS - 8 p.m. (Awards Show)

Biography: Stone Cold Steve Austin - A&E - 8 p.m. (Docuseries)

MASTERMIND OF MURDER - Oxygen - 8:30 p.m. (Docuseries)

Godfather Of Harlem Season 2 - Epix - 9 p.m. (Drama)

CONFRONTING A SERIAL KILLER - Starz - 9 p.m. (Reality)

WWE'S MOST WANTED TREASURES - A&E - 10 p.m. (Docuseries)

MARE OF EASTTOWN - HBO - 10 p.m. (Limited Series Drama)

Couples Therapy Season 2 - Showtime - 10 p.m. (Reality)

SNACK SIZED - History - 10 p.m. (Docuseries)

Monday, April 19

NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC PRESENTS: IMPACT WITH GAL GADOT - NGC.com - 3:01 a.m. (Docuseries)

THE PARKER ANDERSONS - BYU TV - 7 p.m. (Comedy)

AMELIA PARKER - BYU TV - 7:30 p.m. (Comedy)

Black Ink Crew Season 9 - VH1 - 9 p.m. (Reality)

9-1-1 Season 4 (Midseason Premiere) - Fox - 8 p.m. (Action Drama)

9-1-1: Lone Star Season 2 (Midseason Premiere) - Fox - 9 p.m. (Action Drama)

American Dad Season 16 - TBS - 10 p.m. (Adult Animation)

Tuesday, April 20

SASQUATCH - HULU - 12:01 a.m. (Limited Docuseries)

CHOPPED 420 - Discovery+ - 3:01 a.m. (Cooking)

Deadliest Catch: Bloodline Season 2 - Discovery+ - 3:01 a.m. (Reality)

Izzy's Koala World Season 2 - Netflix - 3:01 a.m. (Children's Animation)

Deadliest Catch Season 17 - Discovery - 8 p.m. (Reality)

CRUEL SUMMER - Freeform - 9 p.m. (Psychological Thriller)

Storage Wars Season 13 - A&E - 9 p.m. (Reality)

CRUEL SUMMER (Timeslot Premiere) - Freeform - 10 p.m. (Psychological Thriller)

HUSTLE & TOW - A&E - 10 p.m. (Reality)

Wednesday, April 21

ZERO - Netflix - 3:01 a.m. (Drama)

MARRIED AT FIRST SIGHT: UNMATCHABLES - Lifetime - 10:03 p.m. (Reality)

Thursday, April 22

Bigger Season 2 - BET+ - 3:01 a.m. (Comedy)

LIFE IN COLOR WITH DAVID ATTENBOROUGH - Netflix - 3:01 a.m. (Docuseries)

RUTHERFORD FALLS - Peacock - 3:01 a.m. (Comedy)

SECRETS OF THE WHALES - Disney+ - 3:01 am. (Docuseries)

Create Together #withme - YouTube - 12 p.m. (Reality)

BIG TRICK ENERGY - TruTV - 10:30 p.m. (Reality)

Friday, April 23

SHADOW AND BONE - Netflix - 3:01 a.m. (Fantasy Action)

Black Lady Sketch Show Season 2 - HBO - 11 p.m. (Comedy)

Sunday, April 25

The 93rd Academy Awards Ceremony - ABC - 8 p.m. (Awards Show)

90 Day Fiancé: Happily Ever After? Season 6 - TLC - 8 p.m. (Reality)

Top Gear Season 30 - BBC America - 8 p.m. (Reality)

SNACK SIZED (Timeslot Premiere) - History - 9 p.m. (Docuseries)

Worst Cooks In America Season 22 - Food - 9 p.m. (Reality)

90 Day Pillow Talk Season 3 - TLC - 11 p.m. (Reality)

Monday, April 26

BÄCKSTRÖM - Acorn TV - 3:01 a.m. (Crime Drama)

$50K THREE WAYS - HGTV - 8 p.m. (Reality)

Tuesday, April 27

Go! Go! Cory Carson Season 4 - Netflix - 3:01 a.m. (Children's Animation)

Wednesday, April 28

The Handmaid's Tale Season 4 - Hulu - 3:01 a.m. (Drama)

HEADSPACE GUIDE TO SLEEP - Netflix - 3:01 a.m. (Docuseries)

SEXIFY - Netflix - 3:01 a.m. (Drama)

The Wizard Of Paws Season 2 - BYU TV - 9 p.m. (Reality)

Thursday, April 29

THE BAD SEED - Sundance Now - 3:01 a.m. (Crime Drama)

CHASING OCEAN GIANTS - Discovery+ - 3:01 a.m. (Docuseries)

DUFF'S HAPPY FUN BAKE TIME - Discovery+ - 3:01 a.m. (Reality)

Looney Tunes Cartoons (Midseason Premiere) - HBO Max - 3:01 a.m. (Animation)

YASUKE - Netflix - 3:01 a.m. (Anime)

Friday, April 30

THE MOSQUITO COAST - Apple TV+ - 3:01 a.m. (Drama)

THE INNOCENT - Netflix - 3:01 a.m. (Drama)

PET STARS - Netflix - 3:01 a.m. (Reality)

Unremarkable Juanquini Season 2 - Netflix - 3:01 a.m. (Comedy)

WORLD'S FUNNIEST ANIMALS: SPRING FLING - The CW - 8 p.m. (Variety Special)

May TV Premieres

The final month of the Spring 2021 TV schedule will see the long-awaited return of several fan-favorite series from The CW like DC's Legends of Tomorrow, Dynasty, and more. Below is everything you can expect to see on your TV screens (and streaming devices)...

Sunday, May 2

DC's Legends Of Tomorrow Season 6 - The CW - 8 p.m. (Comic Book Action)

Batwoman Season 2 (Time Slot Premiere) - The CW - 9 p.m. (Comic Book Action)

Pose Season 3 - FX - 10 p.m. (Drama)

Tuesday, May 4

STAR WARS: THE BAD BATCH - Disney+ - 3:01 a.m. (Children's Animation)

Survivalists Season 2 - BYU TV - 9 p.m. (Reality)

Thursday, May 6

Stuck With You Season 2 - ALLBLK - 3:01 a.m. (Drama)

Dark Side Of The Ring Season 3 - Vice - 9 p.m. (Docuseries)

Friday, May 7

Mythic Quest: Raven's Banquet Season 2 - Apple TV+ - 3:01 a.m. (Comedy)

JUPITER'S LEGACY - Netflix - 3:01 a.m. (Drama)

STAR WARS: THE BAD BATCH (Time Slot Premiere) - Disney+ - 3:01 a.m. (Children's Animation)

Charmed Season 3 (Time Slot Premiere) - The CW - 8 p.m. (Supernatural Drama)

Dynasty Season 4 - The CW - 9 p.m. (Drama)

Sunday, May 9

ZIWE - Showtime - 11 p.m. (Improv Comedy)

Tuesday, May 11

EXTRA LIFE: A SHORT HISTORY OF LIVING LONGER - PBS - 8 p.m. (Docuseries)

Thursday, May 13

DARK SIDE OF FOOTBALL - Vice - 10 p.m. (Docuseries)

Friday, May 14

THE UNDERGROUND RAILROAD - Amazon - 3:01 a.m. (Drama)

High School Musical: The Musical Season 2 - Disney+ - 3:01 a.m. (Musical Comedy)

Sunday, May 16

The Good Witch Season 7 - Hallmark - 9 p.m. (Drama

FALL RIVER - Epix - 10 p.m. (Docuseries)

Tuesday, May 18

Superman and Lois (Midseason Premiere) - The CW - 9 p.m. (Superhero Drama)

Friday, May 21

MARVEL'S M.O.D.O.K. - Hulu - 3:01 a.m. (Adult Animation)

Saturday, May 22

Critter Fixers: Country Vets Season 2 - Nat Geo Wild - 9 p.m. (Reality)

Tuesday, May 25

BETWEEN BLACK & BLUE - Sundance Now - 3:01 a.m. (Drama)

Friday, May 28

LAUNCHPAD SERIES - Disney+ - 3:01 a.m. (Animated Shorts)

Monday, May 31

Gordon Ramsay: Uncharted Season 3 - NGC - 9 p.m. (Reality)

BREAKING BOBBY BONES - NGC - 10 p.m. (Reality)

2021 Premiere Dates TBD

The following TV shows are expected to arrive at some point in 2021, however no official premiere dates have been set. In some cases, the series has yet to start production on its latest season, so the wait for these is definitely going to vary.

Better Call Saul - Season 6

Stranger Things - Season 4

Ozark - Season 4

We are still a few months out from the start of the winter and spring TV season, so make sure to bookmark this page and check back regularly because there will be a ton of updates before we see the end of April. And since you're already here, go ahead and check out the updated Fall 2020 TV Schedule to make note of those last-minute additions here at CinemaBlend.

You know who’s a real gem of an actress? Octavia Spencer. It might be unfair to say this, but if acting was basketball, then Octavia Spencer would probably be the industry’s MVP when it comes to assists. That’s because when you typically think of Octavia Spencer movies, you probably think about how she’s often the most shining performance in a supporting role. That’s not to say that she doesn’t take on lead roles, as she had an important one just recently in HBO Max's The Witches. That said, most of her most memorable performances are usually of her giving a helping hand.

But support is so, so important, and it can make or break a story. That's likely why Ms. Spencer won a Best Supporting Actress Academy Award for The Help, and was also nominated two other times for Hidden Figures and The Shape of Water. But if there is any one truth about Octavia Spencer, it’s that she’s an impeccable actress and we’re lucky to have her. Now on with the list.

10. Zootopia (Mrs. Otterton)

Voice acting is no easy feat, especially when you’re playing the diminutive Mrs. Otterton in Disney’s hit movie, Zootopia. Emotions run high in this film, and Octavia Spencer’s performance as a woman looking for her missing husband is a shining moment in a movie just brimming with shining moments. It's such a little role, but Octavia Spencer manages to get us all emotionally invested in the search for her husband, and we’re rooting for Lt. Judy Hopps and Nick Wilde to find him.

But what really makes this performance special is just how well Octavia Spencer’s voice disappears into the character. Sure, if you know it’s her, then you’ll hear her. But if you don’t know it’s her, then you’ll just get fully invested in this character’s plight and sadness and will most likely say, “That was Octavia Spencer?” once you read the closing credits. She’s just too good. Even as an otter.

9. Snowpiercer (Tanya)

With such massive and memorable performances by Tilda Swinton, Ed Harris, and Chris Evans, it’s often easy to forget that Octavia Spencer is even in Bong Joon-ho’s Snowpiercer. But once you watch it again, you’ll remember her since she plays such an important but subtle role as Tanya, a mother who is determined to get her son back from authoritarian forces. She has a voice and she uses it to motivate people, much to great effect.

And while I won’t spoil the movie for you in case you haven’t seen it yet (and if you haven’t, it’s currently on Netflix) what ultimately happens to her will make you pound the armrest of your seat once you get invested in her character. Which is why Snowpiercer is a good movie on your first watch, but a great movie on your second or third viewings. And Octavia Spencer is just one of the reasons why. She's acting her butt off without you really even noticing it. Because that’s just how great she is.

8. Onward (The Manticore)

I love Onward. In fact, it’s actually my new favorite Pixar movie, despite its lackluster performance at the box office. But as much as I love the overall story of two sons trying to bring back their father, what I love just as much is the characters. And Octavia Spencer comes in the blow us all away again as the once fierce, but now family-friendly, Manticore.

Octavia Spencer is hilarious since she has to withhold the seething, relentless rage that her species is known for, but also keep it all under wraps so that she can run a fantasy-themed restaurant. Of course she can’t hold it all together for too long, nor would we ever want her to.

7. Divergent (Johanna)

I’m going to be honest with you. I don’t like the Divergent series. It came out in that really awful period following The Hunger Games where it seemed like every somewhat popular YA series (think The Maze Runner, The 5th Wave, The Mortal Instruments… or don’t think of them) was getting greenlit for a movie. So, um, yeah. I kind of hate Divergent. But of the two movies I’ve seen in the series, she was the best part in both of them.

Octavia Spencer plays a former speaker of one of the factions who then started her own Allegiant group. I always found the series to be too loud and obnoxious, but in comes Octavia Spencer, speaking softly but with authority as a leader. She shines a bright light on a series that didn’t deserve her talent but somehow got it anyway. In other words, Octavia Spencer made a series that I would consider intolerable actually watchable, which is no small feat.

6. Fruitvale Station (Wanda)

Do you want to cry your eyes out? No? Then don’t watch Fruitvale Station, because you will cry your eyes out. Michael B. Jordan delivers a knock-out performance as real-life victim, Oscar Grant III, but it’s Octavia Spencer who does most of the heavy lifting as his mother in the film, Wanda Johnson.

Octavia Spencer’s performance will tear you apart when she cries about how she should have told her son to drive into the city rather than take the BART train where he lost his life at the station after being shot by a BART police officer. Octavia Spencer won a Best Supporting Actress award at the National Board of Review and deserved it. And if you ask me, she should have won the Oscar, too.

5. Self Made: Inspired By The Life Of Madam C.J. Walker (Madam C.J. Walker)

True story: While talking to a colleague of mine last year at the school I work at, she asked me, the resident movie nerd, if there was a film based on the life of Madam C.J. Walker. I told her I didn’t think there was, but if they ever made one, they should cast Octavia Spencer. And lo and behold, Netflix made a fictionalized miniseries about Madam C.J. Walker starring Octavia Spencer. Am I good, or what?

Actually, it’s pretty obvious that Octavia Spencer should take on the role, and she’s great in it. We see her ultra-humble beginnings as a washerwoman, to the discrimination she faces, and ultimately as she creates a hair empire. The series itself is the only thing sort of holding it back more, as it could be a tad more interesting. But there’s no denying how great Octavia Spencer is in it. She knocks it out of the park, as always.

4. The Shape of Water (Zelda Delilah Fuller)

If you read my list of the best Best Picture winners of the 2010’s, then you’ll know that I’m not a fan of The Shape of Water. I mean, it’s fine, but it’s a bit too artsy fartsy for my tastes. But once again, in for the save comes Octavia Spencer who plays the protagonist’s good friend and interpreter.

Again nominated for an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress, I kind of get bored watching The Shape of Water. But every time Octavia Spencer’s on the screen to prevent Sally Hawkins’ character from doing something she’ll regret, she somehow pulls me through a story that I know I’m supposed to like, but don’t.

3. The Help (Minerva “Minny” Jackson)

Winning her only Oscar (Criminal!) for her role as a maid who is fired for using a guest bathroom but then tells her story to a young journalist, The Help is an extremely enjoyable film that unfortunately hasn’t aged well since its 2011 release.

But Octavia Spencer’s performance is still aces. She’s sympathetic, but also probably the only actress who could make taking a dump in somebody’s pie feel like righteous justice. The Help itself will probably not be remembered all too fondly in the next few years, but that certainly shouldn’t take away from Spencer’s Oscar-winning performance.

2. Ma (Sue Ann “Ma” Ellington)

Okay, honestly, I want to call Octavia Spencer’s performance in Ma her best. It’s definitely my favorite. In the recent horror movie, Ms. Spencer plays a deranged woman who invites teenagers to her house, and then terrorizes them because of a long lost crush she had and… I’m going to just leave it there.

But Ma is crazy! This is one messed up movie, and Octavia Spencer's character in this film is like nothing else she’s ever played. There is no wholesomeness here. There is no nice best friend. Instead, we get a woman who stabs and drugs people. I never thought Octavia Spencer would actually be scary, but she is. She's terrifying! And I love her for it.

1. Hidden Figures (Dorothy Vaughan)

But you know what? Years from now, I’m pretty sure Octavia Spencer’s most remembered performance will be as real-life smarty pants, Dorothy Vaughan, in Hidden Figures. She plays a mathematician and supervisor, and daggum, I never for a second didn't believe a single word that came out of her mouth. She is Dorothy Vaughan, which is even more special since I never even heard of Dorothy Vaughan until I saw this movie.

Which is kind of the point of the film, right? Giving voices to the oft-ignored? But the fact that Octavia Spencer gives so much life and power to this character in the racist 1960s, well, it just makes this performance all the more special. Years from now, kids will be inspired by Octavia Spencer’s acting and will want to learn more about this exceptional woman, and it’s all because of this exceptional performance.

Octavia Spencer may not specialize in powerhouse leading roles like Viola Davis, but her performances are just as vital when elevating a movie from being just good to being fantastic. That’s the power of an Octavia Spencer performance!

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TNT's Snowpiercer showed some pretty crazy things on its train in Season 1, but apparently, the fun is only just getting started. Fans may remember the train was breached and boarded by Big Alice, a vessel run by none other than the man who developed the entire idea for everlasting trains as a means to save humanity: Mr. Wilford. Wilford was presumed dead for most of Season 1, but now he's back, and that could be a very good or bad thing depending on who you believe.

Melanie and the engineers teased that a train led by Mr. Wilford could be in very dire straits upon connection with Snowpiercer, and while the cast didn't speak much about that during their panel for New York Comic-Con, series lead Daveed Diggs did tease a bit about the crew aboard the second train. Diggs equated the crew with people from an alternate dimension, and it seems like he kind of digs it. He said:

While I'm not sure exactly what that means to the state of the Big Alice and Snowpiercer Season 2, it does seem that the engineering team's instincts were spot on when they said Mr. Wilford's train would likely cultivate a different type of society than one they knew. This was mostly due to Melanie's revelation that Wilford is more of a con man than anything, and it was the hard work she and others did that ensured his Eternal Engine project was actually a viable means of survival.

According to Melanie Cavill, Mr. Wilford was merely about living as well as he could for as long as it lasted. It was her fear that his reason for connecting was because the 40-car Big Alice was no longer self-sustaining, and that they were coming on to more or less commandeer an already struggling Snowpiercer after the revolution sparked all-out class warfare. Mr. Wilford may only make matters worse, according to Melanie, though it's worth noting that she's had a spotty track record of truth-telling since Snowpiercer's start.

As far as what other things Snowpiercer fans can expect from the addition of Big Alice, showrunner Graeme Manson teased even more exciting interiors on the way. He also hinted a bit about the world inside Big Alice:

I can only speculate as to what that means, but I have a feeling that Andre Layton's successful revolution is about to face another struggle. He may be able to overcome it provided he and Melanie Cavill can stay on the same page, which may be a big ask considering he overthrew her rule and exposed that she had been posing as Mr. Wilford for the past 7 years. Sometimes the best alliances form under a common enemy, however, so if Mr. Wilford is as bad as Melanie says he is, I'd expect the two will be working together before too long.

Snowpiercer Season 2 premieres on TNT Sunday, January 25 at 9:00 p.m. ET. Continue to stick with CinemaBlend for more on the franchise in the meantime, and for the latest news happening in television and movies.

Daveed's Diggs' respective characters in Hamilton and Snowpiercer have one similarity: they're all about starting a revolution. Andre Layton goes about things a bit differently than Marquis de Lafayette and Thomas Jefferson, especially in regards to Hamilton, in that he talks with his fists and sharp mind as opposed to song lyrics.

Layton does have a sharp tongue, to be sure, but he only used it for cutting remarks and inspiring people in Season 1 of Snowpiercer. He's not much of a rapper that we've seen so far, and per my recent conversation with showrunner Graeme Manson, audiences shouldn't expect to see Daveed Diggs' character laying out any hip-hop verses anytime soon. In Manson's words:

It's an answer I was expecting, though there's no denying that Snowpiercer offers some narrative avenues for Andre Layton to be a less-serious version of himself, such as dream sequences, Kronole-induced nightmares, or that trippy mirrored car. All it would take is a train car with a karaoke machine in it for the Snowpiercer character to reveal his lighter side. Unfortunately, Graeme Manson has confirmed nothing like that is on the table for what has been completed for Season 2, so expect Layton to keep things on a serious tip going forward.

With that being said, Graeme Manson did say Snowpiercer has some singing-related surprises for audiences up ahead. Similar to the performance of Frank Ocean's "Bad Religion" in Season 1, it sounds like there may be more stuff in that vein on the way in the already green-lit (and mostly filmed) Season 2. According to the showrunner:

Sad to hear Snowpiercer won't utilize the singing abilities of Daveed Diggs, who has seen renewed popularity after Hamilton recently debuted on Disney+. It's completely understandable, howeve, given the actor's past comments on being typecast as his Hamilton characters. Andre Layton is very far removed from those stage iterations of historical figures, minus the whole part about being a revolutionary that's integral to sparking change within their respective communities. The role of Layton provides an opportunity for audiences to see Diggs further expanding his range as an actor outside of the uber-famous Broadway musical.

It is definitely cool to know that Snowpiercer will continue to showcase musical moments with other actors throughout the series. It's also a bit surprising, considering there weren't a lot of reasons for song-and-dance sequences throughout Season 1. With things possibly getting even darker with Mr. Wilford's arrival ahead of Season 2, will Sean Bean's character give the Tail and Third something to sing about, or will it be Ruth and First singing his praises?

Snowpiercer Season 2 is currently in development, and Season 1 is available via TNT's website and on-demand services. Continue to stick with CinemaBlend for more on the show, and more news happening in the world of television and movies.

Fans of the Hulu phenomenon The Handmaid's Tale were in for a shock in June 2020 when it was announced that everyone's favorite show about an oppressive dystopian future where women are forced to have children for the ruling class wouldn't be returning until 2021 at the earliest. As much of a bummer as it was to hear to that we won't see the show this year, there are dozens of other shows and movies that can more than hold viewers over until the hit Hulu series finally comes back.

Movies like Children of Men and shows like Westworld are just two of the many worthy options that will surely hold you over until The Handmaid's Tale Season 4 is released at some point in 2021, so let's take a look at those as well as eight other movies and shows that you can stream or rent if you really miss the critically-acclaimed series. And with some of these series have multiple seasons of great television, you are going to be quite busy between now and next year.

Alias Grace

If you're looking for another series based on the work of the author of The Handmaid's Tale, look no further than the Netflix miniseries Alias Grace, which is based on the masterfully-written novel of the same name from Margaret Atwood. Although it's set in a different time period, the 2017 miniseries focuses on the mistreatment and demonizing of women by an oppressive ruling class that ultimately leads to murder, mystery, and further intrigue as the show's characters get to the bottom of one of Canada's most interesting crimes.

Stream Alias Grace on Netflix here.

Children Of Men

Alfonso Cuarón's 2006 dystopian science-fiction thriller Children of Men has long been a favorite of mine because of its story of the hope and new beginnings in the face of the civil unrest, turmoil, and an overall bleak look into the future. Set in a world where the human population has been infertile for several decades, this beautifully shot film shows just how much society is affected when no one is able to have children and there is no one to inherit the earth. Fans of The Handmaid's Tale method of dangling hope in front of the characters' faces like carrot to a horse will enjoy this engaging narrative and its shocking bursts of violence.

Stream Children of Men on Starz here.

The Stepford Wives

Not to be confused with the 2004 remake of the same name, the 1975 satirical thriller The Stepford Wives follows a young wife as she and her family leave the hustle and bustle of New York City for a picturesque community in the Connecticut. As the story unfolds, the audience learns that this perfect and peaceful community is anything but. Without giving too much away, this cult classic examines themes such as feminism, conformity, and the nature of the men who want a nice yet submissive partner. And just like any good 1970s horror movie, there's enough violence and strange situations that defy logic and reason.

Stream The Stepford Wives on Tubi here.

The Man In The High Castle

If alternate histories set in a parallel universe is your cup of tea then the Amazon original series The Man in the High Castle should be right up your alley. Similar to The Handmaid's Tale in the sense that America has been overtaken by a violent and ruthless regime who wishes to shape the society based off its own backward values and morals, the series based off the work of Philip K. Dick ran for four seasons on the streaming platform before calling it a day. Add Nazis and plenty of the spying and violence, and you have yourself an engaging series to watch while waiting for Elisabeth Moss' return in one of her best roles yet.

Stream The Man in the High Castle on Amazon here.

Mad Max: Fury Road

Going into Mad Max: Fury Road, it seemed like it was just another entry in George Miller's franchise set in a dystopian future where humanity has reverted back to its tribal and unhinged past, but not long into the 2015 thrill ride you quickly realize that it's anything but. Instead of Max saving the day like he's done in the past, it's Imperator Furiosa who leads the charge to get revenge on the tyrannical Immortan Joe and free the women, children, and even war boys he's essentially held captive by withholding vital resources for years. Who would have thought that a big-budget action thriller would be so rich with themes of feminism, unity, and redemption?

Rent Mad Max: Fury Road on Amazon here.

Watchmen

Just as eerie and violent as The Handmaid's Tale, the HBO series Watchmen also centers around a strong female lead caught up in the madness of the world. Based on the landmark graphic novel from Alan Moore, the 2019 series is set in another alternate reality where civil unrest, racial violence, and corruption run rampant in Tulsa, Oklahoma after a major tragedy rocks the community. Filled with themes of classism, racism, sexism, and many others, this highly-entertaining and unsettling show makes for a great binge as you count the days for The Handmaid's Tale eventual return to your weekly schedule.

Stream Watchmen on HBO Max here.

Snowpiercer

Before taking home four Oscars at the Academy Awards for Parasite in 2020, South Korean filmmaker Bong Joon-ho was mostly known in the United States for his dystopian thriller Snowpiercer. Set on a luxury train traversing the frigid Earth after the plant is plunged into a second Ice Age, the film the 2013 film explores the divide between the haves who live a relatively care-free and unaffected life in the front of the massive train while the have-nots are forced to live in tough and dangerous conditions in its rear. Like in The Handmaid's Tale, there is talk of an uprising for quite some time before enough is enough and action is taken. And if you like the movie, it has also been turned into a series of its own on TNT.

Stream Snowpiercer on Netflix here.

V For Vendetta

There are movies about an oppressive ruling class and the small group of people who sacrifice everything to topple the regime and then there is V For Vendetta. Set in a near-future version of London that is under the control of the fascist Norsefire Party, the 2005 adaptation of the Alan Moore graphic novel of the same name explores the events that lead up to an eventual rebellion by the masses inspired by the masked V. And much like The Handmaid's Tale, the film features a strong female lead in the character Evey who goes through quite a change over the course of the story and eventually helps lead the charge for freedom.

Stream V for Vendetta on Netflix here.

Westworld

Fans of The Handmaid's Tale and long delays between seasons will surely love the HBO series Westworld which had quite a long break between Season 2 and Season 3 (just short of two years). Besides that, both shows share a few common traits and themes: feminism, slavery, and bloody rebellion all come to mind. This highly entertaining science fiction series also features some of the best female-led casts you'll see on modern television thanks to the superb acting of the talented Evan Rachel Wood, Tessa Thompson, and Thandie Newton. And after seeing the world of the show expanded greatly in the most recent season to see life outside the park, this seems to only be the beginning of what's in store for its fans.

Stream Westworld on HBO Max here.

Hidden Figures

Probably one of the most inspirational and groundbreaking movies to come out in the past decade, the 2015 biographical drama Hidden Figures follows three of the African-American female mathematicians who fought a culture war at NASA while the space agency was battling the Soviet Union to put a man into orbit in the early days of the Space Race. This powerfully moving story about history's forgotten heroes doesn't have the dystopian future or bloody violence of The Handmaid's Tale, but it does have one of the strongest female casts in a recent movie as their characters fight to have their voices heard in a room of men. Seriously, this movie needs to be seen.

Rent Hidden Figures on Amazon here.

Those are just 10 shows and movies that fans of The Handmaid's Tale should watch while they're waiting for the smash Hulu series to return at some point in 2021. If you think there is a film or series not included on this list that you think fans of the drama should watch, make sure to let everyone know in the comments below. And if you want to see what questions we have going into the show's next season, check out this story and many others like it here on CinemaBlend.

Warning! The following contains spoilers for the Season 1 finale of Snowpiercer. Read at your own risk!

Snowpiercer's long-awaited and long-delayed first season is in the books, and after that wild ending, fans may be eager to learn what's in store for the already confirmed Season 2. Luckily, CinemaBlend got some key info about the show's future from showrunner Graeme Manson and actor Steven Ogg, and TNT was kind enough to throw everyone a bone with an early look at the mostly filmed second season, which provided visual confirmation that Game of Thrones and Lord of the Rings vet Sean Bean will be part of the action.

As for who Sean Bean will be playing, it's looking very much like Melanie's worst fears are coming true: Mr. Wilford did not die when the Snowpiercer left him behind. Instead, he apparently joined another train that has now successfully latched on with the Snowpiercer. Check out the mini-trailer below to see his debut, and continue for our exclusive chat with showrunner Graeme Manson and Steven Ogg about what other characters will get a spotlight in Season 2.

Yes, Ruth's dream has come true in that Mr. Wilford has seemingly returned, though it remains to be seen what his arrival will mean for the rest of the train. Will he adhere to the order that was just established by Layton and Melanie, or will he try to shake things up even more and put Tailees and Third well below the rest once more?

That's a mystery we'll continue to ponder during the rest of 2020, though I did speak to Snowpiercer showrunner Graeme Manson about which already introduced characters will get more to do in Season 2. Manson revealed that some characters who weren't seen much during Season 1 will indeed get more screen time and, at least in some cases, become a larger part of the story. In Manson's words:

With Nolan Grey and the Jackboots gone, Roche has inherited the top security position on Snowpiercer as head of the Brakemen. We can only speculate how Roche's story will build up in Season 2, though I would imagine there will be suspicions about whether he'll be loyal to the order established by Layton and Melanie, or if he'll choose to side with the newly arrived Mr. Wilford.

As far as LJ and Osweiller are concerned, I can't think of a worse pairing to come together on this train, but at least we can be sure that whatever they'll get into will be entertaining! Part of me hopes the two might cause less trouble after finding each other, but considering he's a corrupt Brakeman and she's a murderous psychopath, I doubt anything resembling noble will happen.

When I spoke to Steven Ogg about Pike's absence in Snowpiercer's debut season, he assured me his character will get a lot more screen time in Season 2. Overall, Ogg spoke very highly (if in largely vague terms) about the upcoming season, and not just because he'll have a larger part to play in the TNT drama.

It seems like Pike and Roche will both play much larger roles in Snowpiercer's central drama in Season 2, which isn't entirely surprising given the latter half of the now-concluded season. Beyond Roche's attempt to maintain order following Layton's revolution, Pike has shown a couple of times now that he's an opportunist. If there's a way for him to get ahead after Mr. Wilford's arrival, it's looking like he'll take that opportunity. For now, we can only wait and see!

Snowpiercer Season 1 is in the books, and now the wait is on for Season 2 at TNT. Continue to stick with CinemaBlend for more on the series, and for more news happening in the world of television and movies.

Warning! The following will contain spoilers for the Season 1 finale of Snowpiercer. Read at your own risk!

Snowpiercer Season 1 came to quite an exciting ending on TNT, and in what feels like par for the course, the finale left us with some questions to ponder. Some might even say they're just about the biggest questions of the season, since Layton's short rule over the titular train may be in jeopardy thanks to an unexpected arrival that sets up Season 2.

The emergence and alleged return of Mr. Wilford (played by Sean Bean) was crazy enough, but what's even crazier are all the potential implications that his arrival sets up. I'll get into all that below, of course, as well as some of the other plot points that inspired our final batch of questions going into the possibly long wait for Season 2.

Was The Revolution All For Nothing?

The biggest casualty of Mr. Wilford's return may be Layton's new order for the train, which had only just gotten put into place. Wilford will arrive on a train that's operating differently from the way he attended, and he's presumably coming from a train that had maintained the familiar First-Third Class hierarchy. But did Wilford have Tailees on his train, and were they allowed to stay? Will he allow Layton (who isn't based on Thomas Jefferson to the best of our knowledge) to interfere with the state of the train he's been on? If that's the case, it's hard not to think the entire revolution was all for naught.

Is There Any Real Future Between Layton And Zarah?

Layton and Zarah momentarily bonded after agreeing to provide a good future for their child, but it seemed like a romantic relationship was actually far removed from the equation. It may be that Layton still hasn't let go of the fact Zarah left him for Third, or that she sold Josie out to Melanie after the child was threatened. In either case, this seems like one pairing that is shouldn't inspire any romantically hopeful hashtags, though that could change in Season 2.

Is Wilford A True Genius Or A Con Man?

A couple of episodes ago, Melanie and Ruth shared their thoughts about who Mr. Wilford was, and their viewpoints varied drastically. I was inclined to believe Melanie saw Wilford as something of a fraud and con man, because Ruth seemed out of the loop on so many things, but that capture of the train gave me pause. If Wilford was merely an incapable idiot, how did he manage to run a completely separate train that has survived just as long as the one run by Melanie and the engineers? Is it possible both of the women were partially right, with the truth about Wilford lying somewhere in between?

Will Melanie Be Reunited With Her Daughter?

Season 1 ended with Melanie outside the Snowpiercer after she failed to stop Mr. Wilford from attaching his newly revealed train. Because of that, she missed meeting her daughter, who'd fallen into Mr. Wilford's care since the trains departed. I'm not wholly convinced Melanie is done trying to uncouple the trains, mind you, and after seeing what she's been capable of in the past, think she could be successful. My question is, will she break the trains up without ever realizing she missed a chance to see the daughter she thought was dead? How tragic would that be?

Okay, So Is That Melanie's Daughter?

The Season 2 teaser had me relatively certain that Sean Bean is playing Mr. Wilford, but is that girl claiming to be Melanie's child really who she says she is? Melanie said her daughter and parents weren't at the platform like they were supposed to be, so maybe Wilford found them to get leverage on Melanie. On the flip side, Snowpiercer has taught me that the apocalypse can make people desperate and eager to do whatever it takes to survive, so who's to say that a conniving Wilford didn't coach some random girl to pose as Melanie's daughter? It would be the perfect way to manipulate her after his shocking arrival, and if Wilford is the man Melanie has teased, such a ploy sounds like it would be in his wheelhouse.

Will Ruth Turn On The Snowpiercer?

When it was first thought that Mr. Wilford was on his way, no one was more excited than Ruth. She's going to be his greatest ally on Snowpiercer if he wants it, and is likely more than willing to do his bidding, provided it's not too extreme. Ruth does have a moral compass, though I question how much it has been affected by recent events and the change in the train's hierarchy. I mean, she pulled a gun on Layton in front of children, so it's not like she's in the most stable of moods at the moment.

How Many More Trains Are There?

The appearance of a second train was pretty mindblowing, and now I'm questioning just how many trains might be in rotation. I know the graphic novel Le Transperceneige detailed several trains were running, so can we assume several more trains are still operating seven years after departure? And if those trains are fully independent of the Snowpiercer, what might their bottled-up societies be like in comparison?

Does Anybody Feel Bad For LJ?

I'm sorry, but are we really supposed to feel bad for LJ? She was a key part of this revolution, yet didn't take a moment to foresee that she would lose her parents in the Tail and Third's coup of the train? I don't feel bad, especially considering she was chopping off penises not that long ago. She deserved to get put out of her car and lost within the train, though that may make her all the more dangerous whenever she seeks to be in the spotlight again.

Am I Supposed To Know How The Mirrored Train Car Works?

I've seen it a few times now, and I'm still in the dark about the mirrored train car works, along with Miss Audrey's whole schtick. I understand that she does some spiritual healing, but those spiritual sequences are a real trip. Are those moments just Snowpiercer showing us what's happening in character's heads, or is that train car stocked with high-budget special effects? I'm fine with either answer, but I feel like I need that insight to effectively gauge the character of Miss Audrey as a whole.

Snowpiercer Season 1 is complete, and Season 2 is on the way to TNT at some point in the future. Continue to stick with CinemaBlend for more details on the series, and the latest news happening in television and movies.

Warning! The following contains spoilers for the Snowpiercer episode "These Are His Revolutions." Read at your own risk!

There were many surprises to enjoy in the latest Snowpiercer, though no twists or turns were quite as thrilling as the one at the very end. The mission to save the Tailees in the drawers was successful, but when the team went to free the former rebellion-leader Pike from his Kronole-induced slumber, his drawer was already empty. The scene then cut to Steven Ogg's character enjoying a chunk of cake in First Class, surrounded by others who are now wishing to use him as an agent, presumably against the rebellion.

It was an exciting return for viewers who had been eagerly waiting for Steven Ogg's character to reappear, though him being back now is potentially devastating news, considering he could now be working for the wrong side. I got a chance to speak to Ogg about coming back into the Snowpiercer fold, and he shared his thoughts about Pike re-entering the narrative, and as well as his take on Pike's decision to eat cake and hear what First Class has to say. In Ogg's words:

Considering where Pike's mental state was at towards the beginning of the series, this most recent scene felt quite odd. Layton couldn't even talk Pike down from carrying out the disastrous original Tail attack, which got him and other Tailees sent to the drawers. Now, the revolutionary is all of a sudden teaming with the other side over sugary desserts, so it's easy to question his motivations going forward. Hearing Ogg's thought process, however, makes it a bit clearer and perhaps signals that the character's intentions are wholly self-motivated and aren't necessarily personal against anyone else.

Regardless of his intentions, Snowpiercer fans may have the vibe now that Steven Ogg's Pike is the type of shady character that the actor has often played in other shows such as The Walking Dead and Westworld. I asked Ogg if that's the type of vibe he gets off Pike and, despite what we saw from his return, the actor said he doesn't think things are quite so nefarious.

We can only speculate on what the First Class will use Pike for, and whether or not the end result will be worth the cake they have to keep feeding him for it. Pike seems to have a pretty accurate read on Layton's stomach for revolution judging from the final scene, so hopefully Pike isn't yet fully committed to doing whatever First Class wants requests in order to squash the rebellion and maintain the status quo.

Snowpiercer airs on TNT Sundays at 8:00 p.m. ET. Continue to stick with CinemaBlend for more on the series, and stay tuned for more from our interviews with Steven Ogg and other Snowpiercer stars.