https://collider.com Exploring your favorite TV shows both past and present through deep dives, retrospectives, recaps, and more. Mon, 11 Dec 2023 02:31:19 GMT en-US hourly 60 Every season of Big Brother gets a theme and the house changes to suit it. To celebrate the festive holidays, the show is broadcasting a spin-off Big Brother: Reindeer Games, which will be available on CBS and Paramount+. Former houseguests will compete in Christmas-themed challenges to try and eliminate each other and claim the grand prize of $100,000. The season will include six episodes, which will air over two weeks.

]]> Sat, 09 Dec 2023 04:00:26 GMT https://collider.com/big-brother-reindeer-games-christmas-decorations/ Venturing through the sprawling world of Westeros, Game of Thrones includes countless characters, each chasing their own goal of power, revenge, or self-preservation. As they clash, plenty of rivalries develop, but the story always has room for more. The fantasy show significantly paired down the cast list compared to the Song of Ice and Fire books it was based on, leaving out several important players. From Lady Stoneheart to the lost Aegon Targaryen, the show cuts several characters who are set up to play crucial roles in George R. R. Martin's books. While all adaptions always have some level of variation for the source material, removing entire characters is a noticeable difference, especially when the show needs them. Of the many fascinating roles that didn't make it into the series, one character deserved the appearance she never got. Arianne Martell could have improved Game of Thrones if she had been given the chance.

]]> Sat, 09 Dec 2023 13:30:18 GMT https://collider.com/game-of-thrones-arianne-martell/ In My Demon, the latest Korean drama to dominate Netflix, characters hail Song Kang's co-protagonist Jeong Gu-won as S.I.C.K: "sexy, innocent, cold, and kind." He’s also a scumbag, which, for a demon, is just par for the course. Most international viewers know Kang from the smash hit horror series Sweet Home. Dubbed “the son of Netflix” thanks to the streamer hosting his most popular ventures, Song's dramas Sweet Home, Love Alarm, and Nevertheless all made 2021's most-watched Netflix K-Dramas of the year. With all that star power, Song is oddly absent for most of Sweet Home Season 2. My Demon neatly fills that void. Not even halfway through its 16 episode run, the series shot to #2 ranking on Netflix's Top 10 most-watched series. Likewise, not even halfway through its run, My Demon has established itself as the singular K-Drama to watch as 2023 comes to a close.

]]> Sat, 09 Dec 2023 22:16:20 GMT https://collider.com/my-demon-netflix-k-drama/ Editor's note: The below contains spoilers for Fargo Season 5.

]]> Sun, 10 Dec 2023 20:01:19 GMT https://collider.com/fargo-season-5-joe-keery/ Adam Sandler's Happy Madison Productions has produced many fan-favorite movies for over two decades. Founded by the SNL alum in 1999, the company's projects feature Sandler in some of his most beloved comedies, where he typically plays a buffoonish character with a heart of gold. Although many of these Sandler movies were hated by critics, from the likes of Grown Ups to Mr. Deeds, the production company has brought to life many feel-good comedies that audiences love. Its name was also inspired by two of the actor's earlier box office hits, Billy Madison and Happy Gilmore, in a satisfying nod to two of his quintessential comedies. But the man in the Happy Madison logo, who can be seen after hitting a golf ball into the shattering screen, is of an even more personal origin than you might think.

]]> Fri, 08 Dec 2023 12:45:20 GMT https://collider.com/happy-madison-productions-logo/ Star Wars has a long history of including droids in the story. Though droids rarely get the respect they deserve, they are the backbone of their society, offering technical assistance, translating, and performing any other tasks required of them. These mechanical beings also represent several of the most iconic characters. From the nervous C3PO (Anthony Daniels) to the mischievous war criminal Chopper (Dave Filoni), many droids play an essential role in the franchise. This is the case for Huyang (David Tennant), who joined the Jedi in Ahsoka on an intergalactic adventure. With his unique position as the Jedi's lightsaber architect, Huyang performs an important job even before he becomes Ahsoka's (Rosario Dawson) reliable companion. But the live-action series isn't the first time Huyang shows up. He first appeared in Star Wars: The Clone Wars during the "Young Jedi" arc of Season 5, helping the younglings to build their first lightsabers. Yet Dave Filoni admits that the lovable droid almost didn't make the cut.

]]> Sat, 09 Dec 2023 08:45:23 GMT https://collider.com/star-wars-david-tennant-huyang/ The era of Peak TV and all the companies that tried to get in on the prestige TV bandwagon is now firmly in the past. With that, the deluge of programs (which included hundreds of new programs each year) that emerged during this era are now a bit of a blur. Not every program can be an all-time classic or unforgettable misfire, some just were average programs that never went anywhere especially memorable. So it is with Powers, a 2015 show adapted from a comic series that attempted to put a procedural spin on the concept of a superhero program. Sharlto Copley headlined the project and the program aired on the PlayStation Network.

]]> Fri, 08 Dec 2023 03:01:20 GMT https://collider.com/powers-tv-show/ Inspiration often emerges from the unlikeliest places. For New York Times bestselling author Diana Gabaldon, the creative revelation responsible for her wildly popular Outlander series struck thanks to something that, from a distance, seems odd, but actually is like the stars themselves had aligned. In a 1966 episode of Doctor Who, Britain's long-running science fiction classic about a time-traveling alien, the Doctor (Patrick Troughton) met Jamie McCrimmon (Frazer Hines), a heroic, kilt-wearing Jacobite Scotsman who survived the Battle of Culloden. If that description rings several recognition bells, that's because it should. Jamie McCrimmon from Doctor Who is almost entirely responsible for Outlander's best character.

]]> Sun, 10 Dec 2023 18:30:18 GMT https://collider.com/doctor-who-outlander-jamie-fraser-inspiration/ As House of the Dragon Season 2 draws closer, the Targaryen Civil War threatens Westeros. With Rhaenyra (Emma D'Arcy) and Aegon (Tom Glynn-Carney) each claiming their father's throne, the kingdom is forced to pick sides. But, while the Targaryen conflict destabilizes the kingdom, other families have been enemies for much longer. The Targaryen rift began with Rhaenyra and Alicent's (Olivia Cooke) falling out in House of the Dragon Season 1. The two friends become enemies as Alicent campaigns for her son to get the crown that Rhaenyra expects. Their bitter rivalry passes to their children, who fight each other from a young age. Despite Viserys' (Paddy Considine) attempts to keep peace in his family, their hatred grows. With the Iron Throne in the balance and their tenuous control of dragons, the Targaryen feud escalated into a war in a single generation. While no other families have the power of the Targaryens, others certainly have bad blood, and older grievances impact The House of the Dragon as well. In contrast to the Targaryens' recent division, the longest-lasting feud in Westeros is between the Brackens and the Blackwoods, who have hated each other for so long that no one can agree on what happened. Yet it plays a role in the Dance of the Dragons as well.

]]> Sun, 10 Dec 2023 15:01:19 GMT https://collider.com/house-of-the-dragon-blackwood-bracken/ Monk’s opening theme had Randy Newman singing out the lyrics, “It’s a jungle out there! Disorder and confusion everywhere.” The last part describes the outlook on life that germophobic, OCD-grappling Adrian Monk (Tony Shalhoub) has, as well as what TV audiences experienced after the final season came to a close. After everyone thought they had said goodbye to Mr. Monk, his friends, and the weekly murder mysteries, a reunion was not just teased, but proudly declared to be set and ready to begin filming. Show creator Andy Breckman made the announcement, talking about plans for a two-hour TV movie to bring back the cast into another mystery to figure out the culprit. Although there was a short reunion, and a TV movie is set to premiere this week, Monk fans weren’t quite so sure such an event would occur at all.

]]> Fri, 08 Dec 2023 19:00:21 GMT https://collider.com/mr-monk-for-mayor-movie/ With his iconic orange gi and unruly hair, Son Goku is not just one of anime's most iconic heroes, but one of the most recognizable faces in all entertainment. The hero of Akira Toriyama's wildly successful and influential Dragon Ball franchise has been the standard for shōnen protagonists ever since the series first debuted. Though Goku was originally introduced as a supernatural young boy, seemingly alone after the death of his adopted grandfather, Goku's family is revealed to be far more extensive than first believed. As the series progresses from Dragon Ball into Dragon Ball Z, and even Dragon Ball Super, Goku not only becomes Earth's greatest defender, but the patriarch of one of the most powerful families in the universe. Here's everything you need to know about the major players in Dragon Ball's first family of fighters.

]]> Thu, 07 Dec 2023 23:00:18 GMT https://collider.com/dragon-ball-z-son-family-tree-explained/ In Game of Thrones, Oona Chaplin's character Talisa Stark is a vast improvement over Jeyne Westerling, Robb Stark’s (Richard Madden) wife in George R. R. Martin’s A Song of Ice and Fire books. The decision to change the character resulted in both Robb Stark and his wife having more autonomy, since Talisa is a battlefield medic, and Robb selfishly choosing to be with her out of love instead of out of duty-compelled obligation following a tryst. Their romance is one of the better ones on Game of Thrones, developing naturally and making both Robb and Talisa more interesting by bringing out hidden strengths in each character. Talisa being a foreign-born medic instead of a minor lord’s daughter complicates Robb Stark’s decision to violate the terms of his alliance with the Freys in interesting ways, and the additional autonomy Talisa has makes her a unique example of a strong female character compared to the show’s other female leads. As a result of this character change, the Red Wedding becomes even more impactful compared to the books, since Talisa meets a tragic end at the feast, whereas the less developed Jeyne Westerling is absent from the bloody Riverland wedding at the Twins.

]]> Sat, 09 Dec 2023 20:30:19 GMT https://collider.com/game-of-thrones-talisa-oona-chaplin/ Who doesn't love a good Western? It seems like, nowadays, just about everyone is into the genre as it's become more popular than it's been in years. Yellowstone marches on as one of the leading brands built by cowboy-turned-filmmaker Taylor Sheridan, who continues to tell the story of the Dutton family as they fight for their land. But after five seasons on the Paramount Network, there's bound to be a plot hole or two lurking around the Yellowstone Dutton Ranch, and there's one from the very first season that fans have noticed after all this time, involving the death of Evelyn Dutton (Gretchen Mol).

]]> Thu, 07 Dec 2023 21:00:19 GMT https://collider.com/yellowstone-how-did-john-dutton-wife-die/ Ten years later, the Red Wedding is still lauded as one of the greatest plot twists in the history of television, cementing the legacy of Game of Thrones in popular culture. In just ten minutes, "The Rains of Castamere" made the show even more infamous than it had already been with its willingness to kill off major characters, to the point where it arguably became the most well known fact about the series as a whole. So just imagine how alienating it would have been to see one of the three major casualties of that event brought back but reduced from a series lead in a small and silent role. Not only would the horrific resurrection of Catelyn Stark as Lady Stoneheart have risked undermining the impact of her death, but it would have created a storyline without an endpoint. Perhaps the most serious mark against it, however, would be the manner in which such a plot twist could have tarnished the goodwill of the casual audience, even if executed correctly.

]]> Fri, 08 Dec 2023 13:30:18 GMT https://collider.com/game-of-thrones-lady-stoneheart-catelyn/ Editor's note: The below contains spoilers for Season 3 of Slow Horses.

]]> Sun, 10 Dec 2023 15:15:24 GMT https://collider.com/slow-horses-season-3-tiger-team-true-story/ Having aired for an impressive 10 seasons and 217 episodes, Smallville ended in 2011 with a bang as Clark Kent (Tom Welling) finally became Superman. In many ways, Smallville ushered in a new era of superhero television, proving that comic book heroes could in fact still work on the small screen in our modern age. Over a decade, Clark battled many enemies, including his former best friend Lex Luthor (Michael Rosenbaum). Still, despite Lex's destiny as Clark's greatest adversary, there is another who rose up and took his rightful place as the Man of Steel's arch-enemy: General Zod.

]]> Fri, 08 Dec 2023 15:15:17 GMT https://collider.com/smallville-zod/ Prime Video's The Wheel of Time may be based on Robert Jordan's book series of the same name, but the show takes more than a few creative liberties. The expansive universe and many characters make the series difficult to adapt, but the streamer has made a valiant effort. Though the main plot points remain the same, the show adds some additional conflicts and adjusts the timeline of events. Any adaption is bound to have some variations, so it's no surprise that The Wheel of Time deviates from the books, but some of the significant changes may be jarring for readers. Understandably, the show must speed up the plot, as there are fourteen large books to get through if they intend to incorporate all the critical parts of the extensive fantasy series, but that is far from all the changes.

]]> Sat, 09 Dec 2023 18:31:19 GMT https://collider.com/the-wheel-of-time-season-2-book-changes/ There's a new champion of Dancing With The Stars. Marvel actress Xochitl Gomez and her pro partner Val Chmerkovskiy became the first recipients of the brand new Len Goodman Mirrorball Trophy during Tuesday night's live finale. Both Xochitl and Val fell to their knees in excitement upon learning they were the new champions. Xochitl Gomez, an American actress who turned 17 last April, joined the cast for season 32 of the dancing competition in September, along with 13 other celebrities. The Los Angeles-born star was partnered with pro dancer Val Chmerkovskiy, who has been on the show since season 13. Val, along with his sister-in-law Peta Murgatroyd, have been on DWTS the longest out of all the 32 pros. Xochitl and Val had an instant chemistry which quickly turned into a brother-sister relationship.

]]> Sat, 09 Dec 2023 03:46:20 GMT https://collider.com/dancing-with-the-stars-xochitl-gomez-win/ It's no secret that The Flash movie under-delivered on a massive scale, crashing faster than, well, the Flash. There are many reasons, of course, not the least of which is how the film is clearly in the DCEU, the same DCEU whose fate was decided before the film was even released. One of the more prevailing ones, however, has nothing to do with the character and everything to do with who is playing him: Ezra Miller. Their well-documented recent history has turned people off, but even before that, Miller was never the best choice, with arguably only one truly great (and decidedly funny) DCEU moment, a brief cameo in DC's Peacemaker series. But on TV? Grant Gustin's Barry Allen/Flash in The CW series The Flash is way, way better. Strike that. He's the best.

]]> Thu, 07 Dec 2023 03:15:18 GMT https://collider.com/arrowverse-grant-gustin-best-flash/ Editor's note: The below contains spoilers for the season finale of Black Cake.

]]> Sat, 09 Dec 2023 16:16:20 GMT https://collider.com/black-cake-ending-explained/ Naruto is better known for its classic shōnen action battles, boasting some of the most memorable and interesting fights and techniques in the genre. In addition to his intriguing world building, one of Masashi Kishimoto's greatest strengths is his ability to create dynamic and memorable characters that are easy to root for as they face challenge after challenge. While most endeavors in the Naruto world deal with life or death situations, it's nonetheless incredibly interesting to watch these characters tackle challenges of a lighter nature, such as dating. Though couples like Sakura and Sasuke or Naruto and Hinata often receive more attention, neither of those pairings are actually the best in the series. It's Shikamaru and Temari who, despite starting off as enemies from different villages, go on to become the best couple in the series. Their slow-burning flirtationship spanned years, but ultimately, the drawn-out tension between the two rival ninja made their relationship significantly more satisfying to watch unfold.

]]> Fri, 08 Dec 2023 18:00:22 GMT https://collider.com/naruto-shikamaru-temari/ Editor's Note: The following contains spoilers for Season 4 Episode 4 of For All Mankind.

]]> Thu, 07 Dec 2023 15:00:21 GMT https://collider.com/for-all-mankind-season-4-margo/ Demon Slayer (or Kimetsu no Yaiba, in the Japanese original) is one of the most popular anime and manga franchises right now. It follows Tanjiro Kamado, an insecure boy who pledges vengeance on demons after his entire family is killed by one. He does this by joining the Demon Slayer Corps, a group of sword-wielding individuals who fight demons as the creatures attack innocent people after sundown. Getting rid of a demon is no easy feat. The anime has incredibly skilled evil spirits who find creative ways of launching deadly attacks to make us desperate – from the traditional body snatching to limb-deteriorating bouncing balls. In the Demon Slayer universe, one of the few ways to kill a demon is by exposing them to sunlight. This is the reason why the swords used by demon slayers go through lengthy sun exposure during their manufacturing. But how are they made, anyway?

]]> Sun, 10 Dec 2023 01:16:19 GMT https://collider.com/demon-slayer-sword-colors-explained/ Editor's note: The below contains spoilers for the Doctor Who special "Wild Blue Yonder."

]]> Thu, 07 Dec 2023 18:45:19 GMT https://collider.com/doctor-who-flux-explained/ Editor's Note: The following contains spoilers for Episodes 1 - 5 of A Murder at the End of the World

]]> Sat, 09 Dec 2023 10:15:17 GMT https://collider.com/a-murder-at-the-end-of-the-world-setting/ After a performance so sinister for its skin-crawling realism in Gerald’s Game and a smaller role in Doctor Sleep, it was past time for Bruce Greenwood to take center stage as part of horror connoisseur Mike Flanagan’s troupe of recurring actors. Greenwood’s been a respected figure in the Canadian film industry for decades and far from ignored by American media, but beyond consistent indie roles, he's nonetheless felt just this side of underutilized. Before assuming Netflix leading man status for The Fall of the House of Usher, wider audiences likely knew him best for his roles in the 1980s television drama St. Elsewhere and director J. J. Abrams' Star Trek movies.

]]> Mon, 11 Dec 2023 01:31:19 GMT https://collider.com/fall-of-the-house-of-usher-bruce-greenwood/ Editor's Note: The following article contains major spoilers for the Fire & Blood book.

]]> Wed, 06 Dec 2023 21:00:21 GMT https://collider.com/house-of-the-dragon-blood-cheese-explained/ The perennial British mainstay Doctor Who is celebrating its 60th anniversary in grand style, gifting fans with a trio of critically acclaimed specials praised as a return to form for the longstanding series. Boosting this positive reception are the joint returns of David Tennant and Catherine Tate to their respective roles as the titular Doctor and his companion du jour Donna Noble. In 2020, almost 50,000 fans declared Tennant, who originally played the Doctor's Tenth incarnation, their favorite and the best Doctor in the series' history. Yet, if asked, Tennant will admit he owes his performance to the actor who paved the way for every subsequent version of the Doctor. That man, Patrick Troughton, was only the second performer to assume the part, inheriting the TARDIS in 1966 from William Hartnell. (For those unfamiliar with the name but up on their movie trivia, Troughton played that priest who gets impaled in The Omen and was Harry Melling's grandfather.)

]]> Thu, 07 Dec 2023 18:00:19 GMT https://collider.com/doctor-who-patrick-troughton-best/ Just nearly a month after the chaotic and bloody season finale of Gen V, fans have been given some much-needed insight into the even more diabolical upcoming season of The Boys, which has been directly set up by the events of the spin-off series. The recent trailer drop for The Boys Season 4 helps shed light on some of the major plot lines that the upcoming season will entail. Putting some rumors to rest while also fueling more theories on what to expect, the first teaser trailer for The Boys Season 4 sets up the stage for events that appear to be greatly consequential for this diabolical universe going forward.

]]> Fri, 08 Dec 2023 18:45:20 GMT https://collider.com/the-boys-season-4-trailer-breakdown/ It’s Always Sunny In Philadelphia is an American sitcom that knows no bounds, and is far from the politically correct media that we are seeing today. The long-running series has most recently premiered its 16th season, which has received great reception and maintained its cult following. If you haven't had a chance to catch this wild series, It's Always Sunny follows a gang made up of horrible, ruthless, and utterly hilarious individuals who make fun of everyone and everything in dark humor, from people with disabilities to drug abuse, cannibalism and kidnapping (just to name a few), making us wonder: where will they draw the line? Well, you’ll notice on Hulu that there are a handful of episodes are missing, and here's why.

]]> Sun, 10 Dec 2023 04:01:21 GMT https://collider.com/its-always-sunny-in-philadelphia-episodes-not-on-streaming/ There have been rumors swirling around potential cast members of Big Brother: Reindeer Games since before the official announcement. The CBS special will have nine former houseguests returning to compete throughout the six scheduled episodes, which will air over two weeks. Each episode will have a showdown resulting in one person being eliminated. Big Brother fans are used to seeing the cast live together, but that won't be the case for the Reindeer Games special.

]]> Fri, 08 Dec 2023 00:45:18 GMT https://collider.com/two-big-brother-reindeer-cast-members-premiere-date/ As one of television's most successful and popular sitcoms, Friends heavily relied on the seemingly effortless and natural chemistry among its six leads. Without each performer bringing his and her respective talents and comedic sensibilities to the small screen, the series' ensemble of high-strung yet lovable New Yorkers navigating adulthood wouldn't have functioned so hilariously for ten beloved seasons. However, what would become Friends' iconic group dynamic was nearly thrown into disarray when actor Matthew Perry's commitment to another project jeopardized his opportunity to land the role of a lifetime. Having secured a part in a science-fiction sitcom, LAX 2194, Perry's prospects of joining Friends seemed grim until fate intervened.

]]> Sat, 09 Dec 2023 04:15:18 GMT https://collider.com/matthew-perry-friends-lax-2194/ Netflix has released a trailer for the second season of the reality show Dubai Bling, which is scheduled for release on the US streaming platform on December 13. With the cast line-up confirmed, viewers will once again access all areas to their favorite affluent residents of the City of Gold. The first season of Dubai Bling, which premiered on October 27, 2022, became an instant hit for Netflix, trending in the global top 10 for non-English-language series for four consecutive weeks. The show also grabbed a spot in the top 10 list in 47 countries around the world, according to the streaming giants. To understand Dubai Bling and what to expect for the new season, Netflix's official synopsis notes: "Nowhere says glamour like Dubai! Meet the local residents for whom bling is the everyday. When 1 in 100 residents is a millionaire, they all want to reach the highest level of the ladder.

]]> Wed, 06 Dec 2023 23:16:18 GMT https://collider.com/dubai-bling-season-2-release-date-cast-trailer/ Editor's note: The below contains spoilers for Season 2 of The Wheel of Time.

]]> Sat, 09 Dec 2023 17:15:18 GMT https://collider.com/wheel-of-time-season-2-mat-recast/ There are multiple ingredients to an action-adventure animated series: well-crafted protagonists, a story hook that keeps viewers coming back for more, and an antagonist and/or antagonists who provide a challenge. Genndy Tartakovsky has proven to be a master at juggling all of these elements throughout his various animated projects, whether it's the adventures of a caveman and a dinosaur in Primal or his insanely awesome, over-the-top depiction of a galaxy far, far away in the Star Wars: Clone Wars micro-series. But Tartakovsky's magnum opus has to be Samurai Jack. The action-adventure epic followed the titular samurai, voiced by Phil LaMarr, as he finds himself stranded in a dark future.

]]> Sun, 10 Dec 2023 21:45:31 GMT https://collider.com/samurai-jack-villain-aku/ With a new series in the Suits universe now in the works, Suits remains an enduring success, captivating audiences long after its initial run on USA Network. The show has had success on its later homes — Peacock, Prime Video, and later on Netflix, where the series has broken records (although the streamer only has Seasons 1 to 8, with the final season missing). However, its first spin-off series, Pearson, didn't experience the same level of triumph as its mother series and was canceled after a solitary season. Here is everything you need to know about Pearson, aptly named after the one constant name on the door during Jessica's (Gina Torres) reign at her Suits' New York law firm.

]]> Fri, 08 Dec 2023 01:23:35 GMT https://collider.com/suits-spinoff-pearson/ Sansa Stark (Sophie Turner) is one of the most misunderstood Game of Thrones characters. Although Sansa herself attests to being guided by certain antagonists like Cersei Lannister (Lena Headey) or Petyr Baelish, aka "Littlefinger" (Aidan Gillen), it would be wrong to villainize Sansa by comparing her to them. In reality, Sansa is the hero of the Battle of the Bastards and Ned Stark’s (Sean Bean) obvious successor, as well as the one who shares the most in common with him out of all the Stark children.

]]> Sun, 10 Dec 2023 17:00:19 GMT https://collider.com/sansa-stark-game-of-thrones/ The fifth season of What We Do in the Shadows has arguably been the series' best. That's a hard thing to accomplish, as the show only gets better by the season. Each year, the writers and cast find new ways to top themselves without jumping the shark. Every time you think you've seen it all, they deliver a surprise. You thought it was nuts when Colin Robinson (Mark Proksch) died and came back as a giant-headed baby? Think again.

]]> Mon, 11 Dec 2023 03:00:18 GMT https://collider.com/what-we-do-in-the-shadows-season-5-finale-guillermo/ For eleven seasons, from 1993-2004, NBC's Frasier was one of television's most watched and celebrated sitcoms. Though it started as a spinoff from Cheers, the story of Dr. Frasier Crane's (Kelsey Grammer) move from Boston to Seattle, where he becomes a radio show therapist, was just as good as the classic it came from. It wasn't just its namesake who made the show work, but Frasier's talented supporting cast. There was Frasier's down-to-earth retired cop dad, Martin (John Mahoney), who moves in with him, his father's live-in caretaker, Daphne (Jane Leeves), his radio show producer, Roz (Peri Gilpin), and, of course, most loved of all, Frasier's neurotic and Daphne-obsessed brother, Niles (David Hyde Pierce).

]]> Sat, 09 Dec 2023 03:16:20 GMT https://collider.com/frasier-reboot-season-1-ending-explained/ Every gamer has a special place in their heart for Fallout, the ultimate post-nuclear role-playing game. Just last week at CCXP, Prime Video unveiled the first teaser for its live-action series that takes the franchise to streaming screens, and it looks great. Starring Ella Purnell as former Vault Dweller Lucy, the teaser shows us the start of her adventure when she leaves the safety of Vault 33 behind and ventures into the Wasteland for reasons unknown. The whole thing is packed with action and references to the original games, highlighting everything about them that made us fall in love with them in the first place — and, hopefully, that will make non-gaming audiences love it, too. So get your Pip-Boys ready and let's see what it's all about.

]]> Fri, 08 Dec 2023 00:45:18 GMT https://collider.com/fallout-trailer-breakdown/ It’s been twenty-one years since Monk first aired and fourteen years since the final episode bid farewell to its fans. In the time since the show ended, there have been reruns on cable, episodes streaming on Peacock, and discussions about a planned reunion TV movie. Now, the fans can return to spending time with the neurotic detective in Mr. Monk’s Last Case. But with eight seasons and a total of 125 episodes, it might be best to remember what went down before you watch.

]]> Wed, 06 Dec 2023 22:00:20 GMT https://collider.com/monk-series-finale-recap/ When first I encountered J.J. Abrams’ high-octane espionage/sci-fi thriller Alias, it was not the love at first sight I’d been hoping for. It was 2011, the summer after seventh grade, when I had settled on the series as my next (read: first) big serial commitment. While others my age might’ve been taking the bus to the mall to meet their friends and spend the afternoon roaming around together, I was going to Best Buy to browse their once-beloved A-Z selection of TV on DVD. As a legendary gift card hoarder, money was no object: I’d decided on the complete first season of Alias as my notable purchase for the day.

]]> Sat, 09 Dec 2023 17:01:19 GMT https://collider.com/alias-comfort-show/ Bobby Lytes rose to fame appearing on Love & Hip Hop Miami as Trina's cousin. The rapper didn't get along with her assistant, Alvin who tried to attack him on the reunion stage. The rest of his time on the show led to more feuds and altercations. The audience saw a different side to Bobby when he starred on his dating show, Bobby I Love You, Purrr on Zeus in 2022. So it's not surprising that Bobby gained the status of an anti-hero or villain, and his recent stint on House of Villains further solidifies that idea.

]]> Sat, 09 Dec 2023 03:31:18 GMT https://collider.com/bobby-lytes-house-of-villains/ The news of Tom Sandoval cheating on Ariana Madix sent shock waves beyond the Vanderpump Rules fandom. The couple were together for nine years and bought a home together. But that world crumbled when Ariana found out he was having an affair with cast member Rachel "Raquel" Leviss. The former couple are still sharing their home until they can sell it, but have limited their interactions.

]]> Wed, 06 Dec 2023 23:00:20 GMT https://collider.com/vanderpump-rules-ariana-madix-daniel-wai/ Whether your skills are beginner or advanced, The Big Nailed It! Baking Challenge has something to offer this holiday season. Watching the novice bakers learn new skills on this recent spin-off from Netflix's popular Nailed It! franchise can help you gain confidence and inspiration for your baking efforts this holiday season. In each episode, the contestants upgrade their entry-level baking skills through lessons from experts that they then apply to the Big Cake Bake. Pick up tips and tricks with the contestants along the way, from fillings and frostings, to sculpting cake and chocolate, and molding fondant. Apply what you learn to your holiday treats and improve your current repertoire with recipes ranging from fillings for sculptural layered cakes, cupcake sheet cakes, or sugar cookies and chocolate molding techniques. If your favorite holiday movie is Grinch related, keep the delicious results from what you learn all to yourself. Or if you are in an entertaining mood, create a jaw-dropping sculptural design to impress in-laws and other out-of-towners.

]]> Mon, 11 Dec 2023 02:31:19 GMT https://collider.com/the-big-nailed-it-baking-challenge-netflixn/ Selling Sunset is back for Season 7 and the O Group is messier than ever this go around. Viewers witnessed catfights, call-outs, crazy news, and a sprinkle of real estate for the super-wealthy. These women of LA have no shortage of workplace turmoil and when you're as tight-knit as the O Group, that can be just as hard to deal with as familial or relational drama. Keep reading to see what happened this season.

]]> Thu, 07 Dec 2023 21:45:19 GMT https://collider.com/selling-sunset-season-7-recap/ Editor's note: The following contains spoilers for Cruel Summer Season 2.

]]> Sun, 10 Dec 2023 19:45:19 GMT https://collider.com/cruel-summer-season-2-maggie-isabella-relationship/ Santiago Limón's comedy series Nothing to See Here on Netflix follows two differently abled friends, Alexis (Alexis Arroyo) and Charly (Kike Vazquez), who set out to find their real identities in a world that refuses to identify them beyond their disabilities. Prompted by an eventful night at a local club, Alexis decides to follow a career as a comedian in Mexico City and Charly accompanies his friend wholeheartedly, not knowing that the decision will completely change their lives and how they perceive it. The ending of Nothing to See Here focuses on the culmination of this beautiful journey which is riddled with uncertainties at every step for the two friends.

]]> Mon, 11 Dec 2023 00:01:19 GMT https://collider.com/nothing-to-see-here-ending-explained/ We still miss watching the exemplary duo Shawn Spencer (James Roday Rodriguez) and Burton Guster (Dulé Hill) as they captured criminals — and our hearts — for eight seasons of the hilarious crime show Psych, created by Steve Franks. Shawn and Gus put away the most cunning criminals with the help of Shawn's super-sharp observation skills and Guster's knowledge of obscure things and pharmaceuticals. When they seem stumped, they go to Shawn's dad, retired police officer Henry Spencer (Corbin Bernsen), or even the police department once in a while. But out of 121 episodes, which Psych villain is the show's trickiest and most cunning mastermind?

]]> Sat, 09 Dec 2023 00:46:24 GMT https://collider.com/psych-tv-show-yin-yang-killers/ Reign, which aired on The CW from 2013-2017, starred Adelaide Kane as the famous Mary, Queen of Scots, throughout her teenage and early adult years. As Mary learned what being a Queen would entail, the cost that came with the title and the losses she would face took a toll, turning the innocent Mary we meet in the pilot episode into the hardened woman that is ruling by the series’ end. Alongside Kane starred Megan Follows as the notorious Catherine de' Medici, the Queen Mother of France, whom Mary bonded with over the loss of Francis (Toby Regbo), and, in Season 3 and 4, Rachel Skarsten as the Virgin Queen, Elizabeth I of England, the woman that Mary was pitted against due to their rivaling claims to the throne in England and difference in religion.

]]> Sat, 09 Dec 2023 21:00:21 GMT https://collider.com/reign-ending-problems-the-cw/ Editor's note: The below contains spoilers for Season 3, Vol. 2 of The Witcher.

]]> Sun, 10 Dec 2023 12:45:18 GMT https://collider.com/the-witcher-season-3-ciri-desert-location-explained/ Before we really dive into award season, a few mid-tier hitters and smaller titles are coming out this weekend to properly gear us up for the Christmas season. You're probably already aware of this week's biggest release: The Boy and the Heron, from legendary animation studio Studio Ghibli. This is rumored to be director Hayao Miyazaki's final film, and if so, you'll want to say you were there to see it on the opening weekend, right? Besides some new Miyazaki, the holiday season-set psychological thriller, Eileen, will also be hitting theaters. It stars Thomasin McKenzie and Anne Hathaway. Nothing like a little bit of a brain buster to get you revved up for Santa!

]]> Fri, 08 Dec 2023 15:38:18 GMT https://collider.com/what-to-watch-this-weekend/ Kurt Sutter's biker drama Sons of Anarchy quickly became FX's runaway success. The series ran for seven seasons and followed young Jax Teller (Charlie Hunnam) who discovers his late father's journals and the truth they hold about his mother Gemma (Katey Sagal) and her new husband Clay (Ron Perlman). Not only did this modern take on Hamlet convert many to motorcycle culture, but it was also praised by many pre-existing hogheads. This was in no small part due to the show's commitment to authenticity. Countless elements of the show are based on real-life biker gangs, and Sutter even brought the real Hells Angels on board to help.

]]> Wed, 06 Dec 2023 18:45:24 GMT https://collider.com/sons-of-anarchy-hells-angels/ Candiace Dillard has become an essential shade-throwing machine in The Real Housewives of Potomac cast. Her journey on the series has been an interesting one, and as her music career takes off, questions about why she remains on the show persist. On RHOP, She’s been, either directly or inadvertently, at the center of some of the biggest and most physical fights in RHOP history. The fight between Candiace and Monique Samuels, of course, will go down in infamy, as it led to two lawsuits and Monique’s ultimate departure from the series. Candiace’s most recent enemy has been Gizelle Bryant, who made claims that Candiace’s husband, Chris Bassett, cornered her in a room alone during the season 6 reunion special. Gizelle, who is not necessarily known for being honest, alleged that Chris cornered her, something that has, more or less, been proven to be false. Even in the most recent episode, Gizelle has stood by what she said, insisting that Chris forced her into a “bedroom.”

]]> Thu, 07 Dec 2023 20:01:17 GMT https://collider.com/real-housewives-of-potomac-candiace-dillard-bassett-cardi-b-music/ Editor's Note: The following contains spoilers for Obituary

]]> Wed, 06 Dec 2023 21:00:20 GMT https://collider.com/obituary-show-ending-explained/ Editor's Note: The following contains spoilers for The Last of Us Season 1 and MAJOR spoilers for The Last of Us Part II.The Last of Us in both its television series and videogame formats tells a bombshell of a story that both long-time players and audiences who hadn't experienced the game weren't prepared for. Joel's (Troy Baker) decision to do what he did and how it impacts Ellie (Ashley Johnson) still has the gravity that it did when the story was originally told in 2013. It can still inspire a level of debate and discourse that few pieces of media can compare to. If you're one of those people who felt rocked by the first part of the story's conclusion and have fallen into the rabbit hole of "Was Joel right?", then you're in luck as there's a sequel. The Last of Us Part II not only directly grapples with the fallout and implications of Joel's decision, but it does so with an increase in moral/emotional complexity that caused a lightning rod of controversy when it came out.

]]> Wed, 06 Dec 2023 23:06:10 GMT https://collider.com/the-last-of-us-part-ii-plot-explained/ Try and explain the motivations or internal psychology of recent Marvel Cinematic Universe villains. If one engages in this exercise, one will be quickly disappointed to see that many of these foes have no real relevance to the world audiences inhabit. Dar-Benn from The Marvels, for instance, was justifiably mad about what happened to her planet and her response to that trauma was to suck up the sun(?). Kang in Quantumania was so vaguely defined that it was impossible to get a read on the character. Kro in Eternals, meanwhile, was such a throwaway baddie that even MCU diehards likely forgot he existed! Compare such subpar adversaries to Kevin "Kilgrave" Thompson (David Tennant), the villain of the first season of Jessica Jones.

]]> Wed, 06 Dec 2023 15:30:19 GMT https://collider.com/david-tennant-kilgrave-mcu/ Television dramas are their own class at this point, each one drawing from similar tropes — but, if successful, also proving that the genre is as successful now as it was decades ago. While there are several innovative concepts in the many dramas currently airing, too often they falter in an area that would truly allow them to excel. From Grey's Anatomy to Law & Order, it's unfortunate how many of these shows use social issues or unique struggles as token episodes for their season, rather than give these issues the ample time they need to be properly discussed.

]]> Fri, 08 Dec 2023 21:25:49 GMT https://collider.com/found-tv-show/ Editor's Note: The following contains spoilers for Invincible Season 2 Part 1.

]]> Thu, 07 Dec 2023 20:31:19 GMT https://collider.com/invincible-season-2-science-seance-dog-comic/ Many video games, comics, TV shows, and movies have done the whole “post-apocalyptic zombie” thing but few, if any, have done it better than Naughty Dog’s 2013 game The Last of Us. With an HBO television series adaptation now streaming, now is the perfect time to revisit and explain the game’s plot in detail, from the intense prologue to the startling and thought-provoking conclusion. One of the unique qualities of The Last of Us is its ability to tell an intimate and epic story in a way that feels consistently organic and compelling. Although adapting a video game into a TV series has historically been a challenge, especially since changes in adapting the story are inevitable, there’s no doubt that in this case, the showrunners have done an excellent job in adapting the brilliant source material.

]]> Wed, 06 Dec 2023 21:00:21 GMT https://collider.com/the-last-of-us-game-plot-explained/ On January 26, 2004, Canadian television drama Degrassi: The Next Generation aired a highly controversial episode. The two-part episode "Accidents Will Happen" centers around young Manny Santos (Cassie Steele), who discovers she is pregnant and feels conflicted about what to do next. Part one of the episode follows as she discovers her pregnancy and weighs her options. With the stomach flu going around, she initially doesn't see her symptoms as anything but that. Still, when her friend Emma (Miriam McDonald) asks why she hasn't had her period, Manny realizes she may be pregnant. After a pregnancy test confirms her suspicions, Manny tells the father, Craig Manning (Jake Epstein), who, to her surprise, supports having a baby.

]]> Fri, 08 Dec 2023 22:45:18 GMT https://collider.com/degrassi-banned-episode/ Fans of The Hills will remember Lauren Conrad's time on season 1 as her fashion internship era. Much like Andy Sachs in The Devil Wears Prada (Anne Hathaway), Lauren had to choose whether to go to Paris for a position abroad or give it up to her co-worker. It may already be common news that, for the most part, Lauren Conrad's internship was scripted and dramatized to make it seem like she was working full-time at LA Teen Vogue. Scripted or not, season 2 of The Hills delivered a reality MTV chic "Roman Empire" moment: the moment Lauren got scolded by her boss for choosing her boyfriend over a Paris internship.

]]> Sat, 09 Dec 2023 16:16:20 GMT https://collider.com/the-hills-season-1the-devil-wears-prada/ In the first season of Yellowstone, everyone was convinced that Kevin Costner's John Dutton was at death's door. Even the Dutton patriarch himself was sure of it, especially after the opening scene reveals he was nearly in a fatal car crash just before the series began. But all of that changed when we learned that John Dutton wasn't dying at all; he just had a stomach ulcer that got the better of him. From then on, Dutton didn't act like a man who was trying to preserve his legacy before death, he acted like one who was hoping to expand his empire even further. But, the harsh truth is, Yellowstone was a lot better when we thought that John Dutton was going to die.

]]> Sat, 09 Dec 2023 14:31:18 GMT https://collider.com/yellowstone-john-dutton-dies/ The police procedural Bones did a lot of things right. The long-running Fox hit created by Hart Hanson brought to life the Temperance Brennan book series by Kathy Reichs, based on her work as a forensic anthropologist. Reichs' book series was fictionalized, but it was rooted in the realities of her profession. To keep the more technical aspects of the show scientifically sound, Kathy Reichs was brought on as a producer. Bones told transfixing stories of unidentified bodies and bizarre, often grotesque crimes, but the highlight of the show was the will-they-won't-they dynamic between Temperance "Bones" Brennan (Emily Deschanel) and Seeley Booth (David Boreanaz).

]]> Thu, 07 Dec 2023 02:15:18 GMT https://collider.com/bones-brennan-booth-relationship/ Netflix's latest reality competition, Squid Game: The Challenge, has captivated audiences with its promise of the largest reality TV prize ever: a staggering $4.56 million. While the show removes the lethal outcome of its predecessor, the South Korean drama from 2021, instead of being executed like in the fictional series, contestants wear exploding ink packs that go off when they are eliminated.

]]> Wed, 06 Dec 2023 22:45:24 GMT https://collider.com/squid-games-the-challenge-winning-strategy/ The twelfth season of Aqua Teen Hunger Force, the iconic cartoon about a trio of fast food mascots living in New Jersey, has just begun streaming on Max. The show originally aired as part of Cartoon Network's Adult Swim program block and was an omnipresent part of the culture for much of the 2000s, but this is the first full new season since 2015.

]]> Thu, 07 Dec 2023 00:45:20 GMT https://collider.com/aqua-teen-hunger-force-boston/ Editor's note: The below contains spoilers for Episode 1 of Secret Invasion.

]]> Sat, 09 Dec 2023 02:00:20 GMT https://collider.com/secret-invasion-nick-fury-skrull-spider-man-far-from-home/ Every show gets canceled eventually, and it's best when the writers can wrap up the character's endings nicely. Ted Lasso, Succession, The Good Place, The Golden Girls, and The Mary Tyler Moore Show all knew that their time had come and that the show would end with the final season. This gave the writers time to figure out which direction to take the characters and where they wanted them to end up. But what if they don't get the chance? What if they plan the best cliffhanger in history, and the show gets canceled? And we never know what happens. The Netflix show GLOW is one that still hits hard; they were all about to make big decisions, but we never got an outcome. Angel and Legends of Tomorrow also left us with cliffhangers that will never be resolved. Marvel's Agent Carter was one of the tougher ones as well; Peggy Carter (Hayley Atwell) and Daniel Sousa (Enver Gjokaj) finally get together before Daniel gets shot by an unknown and is left for dead. But the most brutal cliffhanger along the same lines as Agent Carter must be for A&E's The Glades.

]]> Wed, 06 Dec 2023 14:30:17 GMT https://collider.com/the-glades-ending-explained/ Julia Roberts is to rom-coms as pepperoni is to pizza, which is why it's easy to forget that she's actually had just as successful a career within the thriller genre as she's had in romantic comedies. She's been the girl slinging pizza behind the counter in Connecticut in Mystic Pizza, and, of course, she's been the pretty woman in the appropriately titled Pretty Woman. But at the same time, she's also had to fake her own death to get away from an abusive husband in Sleeping With the Enemy and stay one step ahead of being killed seemingly by her own government with The Pelican Brief. Basically, Julia Roberts has done it all, but when it comes to thrillers, there's no stopping her, as evident in Sam Esmail's Netflix thriller Leave the World Behind, which she stars in with Ethan Hawke and Mahershala Ali.

]]> Sat, 09 Dec 2023 14:15:18 GMT https://collider.com/julia-roberts-thrillers/ Britney Spears’ memoir, The Woman in Me, was released in October 2023. In the memoir, she recalls being in a "situationship" with her ex-husband, Kevin Federline. Britney and Kevin Federline’s "home" videos were the backbone for a 2005 reality mini-series titled Britney and Kevin: Chaotic. The show aired for five episodes on UPN and had a 2000s Vlogger-type vibe as it was mainly footage captured from Britney and Kevin's VHS camcorders featured in each episode. After meeting Kevin, she took him along for her tour as she desired company. The show served as a little diary for their short love story, leading to Britney and Kevin's marriage in September 2004. As true Britney fans know, they would divorce years later.

]]> Thu, 07 Dec 2023 15:00:21 GMT https://collider.com/britney-spears-reality-show/ Editor's note: The below contains spoilers for Episode 6 of Ahsoka.

]]> Wed, 06 Dec 2023 14:30:18 GMT https://collider.com/ahsoka-captain-enoch/ One of the biggest plot twists in Grey’s Anatomy’s run happened early on in the series — in the Season 1 finale to be specific. For the entirety of the season, we followed Meredith (Ellen Pompeo) and Derek’s (Patrick Dempsey) love story. It’s frowned upon by many given that he’s her boss, but fans loved them and were rooting for them every step of the way. Things were going well for them up until the Season 1 finale, when a major bomb is dropped on Meredith and the audience. Derek is married, and his wife is in town. Oh, and she knows that Meredith has been sleeping with her husband. Addison’s (Kate Walsh) shocking arrival set the stage for Season 2 as she planned to fight for her marriage, and Meredith desperately tried to hang on to Derek. But as the season went on, we learned why Derek and Addison split in the first place; she cheated on him with his best friend Mark (Eric Dane). Working things out was never going to be smooth sailing, especially not when Mark Sloan moved back to Seattle. But one of the most surprising things to come about with the storyline was the steamy chemistry Addison and Mark shared. Cheating is unforgivable, but there was something about Addison and Mark that was so endearing you couldn’t help but want to see them interact. And look, I’m just going to say it… they should’ve gotten more screen time.

]]> Thu, 07 Dec 2023 16:30:20 GMT https://collider.com/greys-anatomy-addison-mark/ Editor's Note: The following contains talk of sexual abuse.

]]> Thu, 07 Dec 2023 17:00:18 GMT https://collider.com/csi-blood-drops/ Editor's Note: The following contains spoilers for Netflix's 'One Piece' Season 1.

]]> Wed, 06 Dec 2023 12:31:17 GMT https://collider.com/one-piece-netflix-easter-eggs/ When it comes to the couples of Grey’s Anatomy, there’s no denying that the most popular and best-known couple is that of Meredith (Ellen Pompeo) and Derek (Patrick Dempsey). We follow their love story from the pilot episode, all throughout the series, through every up and down, through thick and thin, until death made them part. They’ll forever be one of the most iconic pairings in Grey’s Anatomy, but are they the best couple? Not exactly. There are a few couples in the running for that spot, and it's hard to narrow it down, but at the end of the day the title for best couple has to belong to Lexie (Chyler Leigh) and Mark (Eric Dane). I know, I know, putting another couple above Meredith and Derek probably seems wrong, but the fact of the matter is, Lexie and Mark took what Meredith and Derek had and did it better. Though their time on the show may have been brief and ended in tragedy, the time we shared with them remains special, and they'll forever hold a place in our hearts.

]]> Wed, 06 Dec 2023 21:30:18 GMT https://collider.com/best-greys-anatomy-couple-lexie-and-mark/ Editor's note: The below contains spoilers for The Afterparty Season 2.

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