What to stream this week: ‘And Just Like That,’ Kelly Clarkson, Robert Downey Jr. and more
Albums from Kelly Clarkson and Portugal. The Man, as well as the new season of “And Just Like That” are among the new television, movies, music and games headed to a device near you.
Among the offerings worth your time as selected by The Associated Press’ entertainment journalists are “The Bear” back for a second helping, Gabrielle Union leading “The Perfect Find” and the Criterion Channel delving into the cliche of the gay best friend.
NEW MOVIES TO STREAM
— In “The Perfect Find,” Gabrielle Union stars as a 40-year-old fashion editor who hits it off with a young man (Keith Powers) only to find out later that he’s the son of her new boss, a media mogul played by Gina Torres. The film, which premieres Friday on Netflix, is directed by Numa Perrier and based on Tia Williams’ novel of the same name.
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Gabrielle Union attends the premiere of "The Perfect Find" at the BMCC Tribeca Performing Arts Center during the Tribeca Festival on Wednesday, June 14, 2023, in New York. (Photo by Charles Sykes/Invision/AP)
— Last year saw a number of excellent memory-drenched autobiographical dramas, like Steven Spielberg’s “The Fabelmans” and Richard Linklater’s “Apollo 10 1/2.” Best of the bunch, though, may have been James Gray’s “Armageddon Time,” an acutely observed tale of 1980s Queens, New York. Rather than a wistfully nostalgic film, Gray’s movie interrogates his own past, sifting through societal currents of politics and privilege. Jeremy Strong and Anne Hathaway play the parents of 11-year-old Paul (Banks Repeta), whose schooling experience vastly differs from that of his Black friend (Jaylin Webb). Anthony Hopkins also radiantly co-stars as his grandfather. In her review, AP Film Writer Lindsey Bahr called the film “essential.” It streams on Prime Video beginning Tuesday.
— The gay best friend has at times been dismissed as a familiar trope of Hollywood. But a new film series on the Criterion Channel finds much to appreciate and lament in a queer movie legacy that existed only on the margins for much of the 20th century. “Queersighted: The Gay Best Friend” pulls together films from seven decades of American film, from 1937’s “Easy Living” to 1996’s “Irma Vep” to trace the evolution of a stereotype that, as curator and author Mark Harris discuss in an accompanying conversation, offered both relief and dismay for gay moviegoers.
— AP Film Writer Jake Coyle
NEW MUSIC TO STREAM
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This combination of album covers shows, clockwise from top left, “Chemistry" by Kelly Clarkson, “Central City” by Big Freedia, “Feed the Beast" by Kim Petras and “Chris Black Changed My Life,” by Portugal. (Atlantic Records/Warner Music Group/Republic Records-Amigo Records/Atlantic Records via AP)
— Kim Petras caps a remarkable few months with her debut album, “Feed the Beast,” out Friday. She was just on top of the Billboard Hot 100 with “Unholy” with Sam Smith, performed at the Grammys and “Saturday Night Live,” attended the Met Gala, and made the cover of Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue. The new 15-track album includes the buzzy single “Alone” featuring Nicki Minaj, the body-positive “Coconuts” and the beat-heavy single “Brrr.” “Feed the Beast” also includes a collaboration with alt-pop star Banks.
— Portland-based Portugal. The Man return with an album touched by loss. “Chris Black Changed My Life,” due out Friday, is dedicated to Portugal. The Man’s late friend and honorary band member, Chris Black, who died in May 2019. Singles include the dance-floor ready “Dummy” and the mid-tempo wistful groove “Plastic Island,” with the lyrics “Is it the end, my friend/Or is it coming around/Around again?” Collaborators include Paul Williams, Sean Leon, Asa Taccone, Black Thought, Unknown Mortal Orchestra, Jeff Bhasker and Natalia Lafourcade.
— Loss also informs “Chemistry,” Kelly Clarkson’s post-breakup album. “You can take my money drag my name ’round town/I don’t mind I changed it anyway,” she sings in the kiss-off single “Red Flag Collector.” Clarkson previously released “Favorite Kind of High” and “I Hate Love,” which both feature on “Chemistry,” an album where she gets a little help from comedian and banjoist Steve Martin. “This album takes you down every path that chemistry could lead you down,” she wrote on Instagram.
— Summer and Big Freedia were made to be together and she’s offering us the 16-track “Central City” just in time for backyard parties. The New Orleans-raised queen of Bounce music has brought along some friends — collaborators include Lil Wayne, Faith Evans, Ciara and Kelly Price — and promises a new sound. “My new album is something I call Bigga Bounce. Welcome to Central City, y’all, where I pay homage to my city, my roots, hip-hop, and to the art of creating a new sound.” Singles include the breezy “$100 Bill” and aggressive “Bigfoot.”
— AP Entertainment Writer Mark Kennedy
NEW SERIES TO STREAM
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This combination of images shows promotional art for "And Just Like That," premiering its second season on June 22, from left, “Trippin’ with Anthony Anderson and Mama Doris,” a series premiering June 22 on E!, "The Bear," a series premiering June 22 on FX and "Perfect Find," a film premiering June 23 on Netflix. (Max/E!/FX/Netflix via AP)
— Max has already publicized two big reveals for season two of “And Just Like That“: the return of John Corbett as Aidan Shaw and Kim Cattrall filmed a scene as Samantha Jones. Although details around each are scarce, we do know Cattrall declined involvement in a third “Sex & the City” film and reportedly wasn’t included in plans for the spinoff series. Fans likely won’t mind how they see Samantha as long as she appears. See how the new episodes of “And Just Like That” unfold beginning Thursday.
— Robert Downey Jr. combines two of his passions, classic cars and fighting climate change in the new Max docuseries “Downey’s Dream Cars.” Viewers go along for the ride as experts help the actor make his vintage car collection not only functional, but environmentally-friendly. The show premieres Thursday with two episodes.
— Actor-comedian Anthony Anderson is a proud mama’s boy and loves to dote on his mother, Doris. Cameras rolled as the “black-ish” star took his mom on a six-week dream vacation to Europe visiting England, France and Italy. “It’s the best and worst decision I’ve ever made,” declares Anderson in the trailer. “Trippin’ with Anthony Anderson and Mama Doris” debuts Thursday on E!
— The critically-acclaimed series “The Bear,” which debuted last summer and was an immediate word-of-mouth hit, is back for a second helping. The show stars Jeremy Allen White as a classically trained chef named Carmy who returned home to Chicago to run his family’s sandwich spot called The Beef. In season two, debuting Thursday on FX on Hulu, Carmy and his staff are tasked with leveling up The Beef to become a fine dining establishment named The Bear. Carmy’s changes will require adjustment for all the characters. A central theme for season two, says creator Christopher Storer, is what happens when you get what you want?
— Alicia Rancilio
NEW VIDEO GAMES TO PLAY
— Final Fantasy XVI, the new chapter in the groundbreaking role-playing series, takes place in a land fueled by magic crystals whose light has begun to fade. Publisher Square Enix is hoping it can prevent such a fate from befalling its marquee franchise, whose previous installment in 2016 was met with mixed critical reaction (though it still sold millions of copies). The most significant change to the formula is in the combat: Protagonist Clive Rosfield fights mostly on his own, rather than assembling the usual party of warriors and spellcasters, and the turn-by-turn skirmishes that once defined Final Fantasy have been replaced by zippier swordplay. Trailers promise a darker storyline — the producer has acknowledged the influence of “Game of Thrones” — but fans can still expect dazzling scenery and epic sweep. Your latest chance to save the world begins Thursday on PlayStation 5.
— Lou Kesten
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‘The Young and the Restless’ is celebrating 50 years of drama. Here’s a look at its legacyBlown Deadline Productions
The term "prestige television" is flung around a lot these days. Since the advent of the term sometime during the 2000s, arguably with the coming of shows like "The West Wing" and "The Sopranos" in the late 1990s and early 2000s and lingering on into the present, the phrase is often used to describe any "good drama show" but can be applied to other high-quality genre shows as well, such as the comedy series "Veep." Still, serious, dramatic shows like "The Last of Us," "Mad Men," and "Six Feet Under" tend to be those that are more quickly afforded the designation of being "prestige." With so many options on a plethora of channels and streaming services, it can feel overwhelming to figure out where to start.
But there have been numerous golden ages of television since as early as the 1940s, and audiences are simply experiencing yet another variation of one of those periods. Thus, how many truly "prestige" designated shows can there be spanning years and even decades? Well, as it turns out, quite a few, and it would take multiple lifetimes to sift through them all. But when it feels like channels and streaming services seem to be producing drama shows at a rate that's impossible to keep up with, narrowing down only 100 past and present choices is not only a difficult task but a relieving one for those looking for some streamlined options.
Stacker compiled IMDb data to determine the 100 best drama series of all time as of March 2023. To be considered, the series had to be listed as "drama" in IMDb's database and have over 10,000 IMDb user votes. Only TV series in English or with an English dub were considered. Miniseries and limited series were considered, but documentary series were not. Series are ranked by user rating, and ties were broken by votes. Counting down from 100, here are the best TV dramas of all time.
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Blown Deadline ProductionsThe term "prestige television" is flung around a lot these days. Since the advent of the term sometime during the 2000s, arguably with the coming of shows like "The West Wing" and "The Sopranos" in the late 1990s and early 2000s and lingering on into the present, the phrase is often used to describe any "good drama show" but can be applied to other high-quality genre shows as well, such as the comedy series "Veep." Still, serious, dramatic shows like "The Last of Us," "Mad Men," and "Six Feet Under" tend to be those that are more quickly afforded the designation of being "prestige." With so many options on a plethora of channels and streaming services, it can feel overwhelming to figure out where to start.
But there have been numerous golden ages of television since as early as the 1940s, and audiences are simply experiencing yet another variation of one of those periods. Thus, how many truly "prestige" designated shows can there be spanning years and even decades? Well, as it turns out, quite a few, and it would take multiple lifetimes to sift through them all. But when it feels like channels and streaming services seem to be producing drama shows at a rate that's impossible to keep up with, narrowing down only 100 past and present choices is not only a difficult task but a relieving one for those looking for some streamlined options.
Stacker compiled IMDb data to determine the 100 best drama series of all time as of March 2023. To be considered, the series had to be listed as "drama" in IMDb's database and have over 10,000 IMDb user votes. Only TV series in English or with an English dub were considered. Miniseries and limited series were considered, but documentary series were not. Series are ranked by user rating, and ties were broken by votes. Counting down from 100, here are the best TV dramas of all time.
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‘The Young and the Restless’ is celebrating 50 years of drama. Here’s a look at its legacyBritish Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)
- IMDb user rating: 8.4
- On air: 2010-2019
Starring Idris Elba as the eponymous self-destructive detective, this series follows unorthodox Luther as he hunts down brutal criminals while constantly at war with himself. The show has received positive reviews, with particular praise going to Elba, who has gone on to receive a Golden Globe Award, a Screen Actors Guild Award, and a Critics Choice Television Award for his performance.
British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)- IMDb user rating: 8.4
- On air: 2010-2019
Starring Idris Elba as the eponymous self-destructive detective, this series follows unorthodox Luther as he hunts down brutal criminals while constantly at war with himself. The show has received positive reviews, with particular praise going to Elba, who has gone on to receive a Golden Globe Award, a Screen Actors Guild Award, and a Critics Choice Television Award for his performance.
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‘The Young and the Restless’ is celebrating 50 years of drama. Here’s a look at its legacyPig Newton
- IMDb user rating: 8.5
- On air: 2016
Starring Louis C.K. and Steve Buscemi, this web series follows two brothers running a bar in Brooklyn and the people and patrons who frequent it. Dealing with topics like family dynamics, mental illness, and abuse, the show was entirely financed by C.K. and distributed on his own website, with the first episode dropping without any press or warning.
Pig Newton- IMDb user rating: 8.5
- On air: 2016
Starring Louis C.K. and Steve Buscemi, this web series follows two brothers running a bar in Brooklyn and the people and patrons who frequent it. Dealing with topics like family dynamics, mental illness, and abuse, the show was entirely financed by C.K. and distributed on his own website, with the first episode dropping without any press or warning.
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‘The Young and the Restless’ is celebrating 50 years of drama. Here’s a look at its legacyBritish Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)
- IMDb user rating: 8.5
- On air: 1990
This British miniseries, which served as the basis for the popular Netflix show, follows the amoral Francis Urquhart, the Conservative Party's chief whip in the United Kingdom, as he pursues a series of manipulative schemes to accumulate power and become his party's leader. Lead actor Ian Richardson won a BAFTA for Best Actor, and screenwriter Andrew Davies won an Emmy Award for Outstanding Writing for a Miniseries.
British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)- IMDb user rating: 8.5
- On air: 1990
This British miniseries, which served as the basis for the popular Netflix show, follows the amoral Francis Urquhart, the Conservative Party's chief whip in the United Kingdom, as he pursues a series of manipulative schemes to accumulate power and become his party's leader. Lead actor Ian Richardson won a BAFTA for Best Actor, and screenwriter Andrew Davies won an Emmy Award for Outstanding Writing for a Miniseries.
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‘The Young and the Restless’ is celebrating 50 years of drama. Here’s a look at its legacyAustralian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC)
- IMDb user rating: 8.5
- On air: 2013-2016
This Australian comedy-drama series revolves around a 20-something named Josh, who attempts to navigate life through big personal discoveries and changes as he works toward the future. The show tackles difficult issues like coming out and mental illness. Steph Harmon, writing for The Guardian, described the show as having "superb performances and fearless storylines."
Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC)- IMDb user rating: 8.5
- On air: 2013-2016
This Australian comedy-drama series revolves around a 20-something named Josh, who attempts to navigate life through big personal discoveries and changes as he works toward the future. The show tackles difficult issues like coming out and mental illness. Steph Harmon, writing for The Guardian, described the show as having "superb performances and fearless storylines."
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‘The Young and the Restless’ is celebrating 50 years of drama. Here’s a look at its legacyITC Films
- IMDb user rating: 8.5
- On air: 1977
The life, death, and resurrection story of Jesus Christ is chronicled in this British Italian miniseries starring Robert Powell as Jesus Christ and including an ensemble cast of famous British and American actors, including Anne Bancroft, Ernest Borgnine, Christopher Plummer, and Laurence Olivier.
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ITC Films- IMDb user rating: 8.5
- On air: 1977
The life, death, and resurrection story of Jesus Christ is chronicled in this British Italian miniseries starring Robert Powell as Jesus Christ and including an ensemble cast of famous British and American actors, including Anne Bancroft, Ernest Borgnine, Christopher Plummer, and Laurence Olivier.
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‘The Young and the Restless’ is celebrating 50 years of drama. Here’s a look at its legacy3 Arts Entertainment
- IMDb user rating: 8.5
- On air: 2010-2015
Comedian Louis C.K.'s dark comedy series follows a fictionalized version of himself as he navigates being a single father and stand-up comedian in New York City. The show has been nominated for several Emmys and has taken home Outstanding Writing for a Comedy Series twice.
3 Arts Entertainment- IMDb user rating: 8.5
- On air: 2010-2015
Comedian Louis C.K.'s dark comedy series follows a fictionalized version of himself as he navigates being a single father and stand-up comedian in New York City. The show has been nominated for several Emmys and has taken home Outstanding Writing for a Comedy Series twice.
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‘The Young and the Restless’ is celebrating 50 years of drama. Here’s a look at its legacyR&D TV
- IMDb user rating: 8.5
- On air: 2003
A three-hour miniseries preceding the revival of the classic 1978 science fiction program, the story follows a fugitive fleet of survivors from the attack of the Twelve Colonies (populated by humans) searching for planet Earth while hunting down those who destroyed their homes. The miniseries successfully kick-started the eventual revival in 2004 and garnered particular praise for its editing and visual effects.
R&D TV- IMDb user rating: 8.5
- On air: 2003
A three-hour miniseries preceding the revival of the classic 1978 science fiction program, the story follows a fugitive fleet of survivors from the attack of the Twelve Colonies (populated by humans) searching for planet Earth while hunting down those who destroyed their homes. The miniseries successfully kick-started the eventual revival in 2004 and garnered particular praise for its editing and visual effects.
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‘The Young and the Restless’ is celebrating 50 years of drama. Here’s a look at its legacyHBO Films
- IMDb user rating: 8.5
- On air: 2008
Starring Paul Giamatti as the second president of the United States, the seven-part miniseries depicts most of Adams' political life, from the 1770 Boston Massacre through his time as a European ambassador and his role as a Founding Father of the United States. The show took home a whopping 13 Emmy awards, four Golden Globes, and has been described a "masterpiece" by the Hollywood Reporter chief TV critic Barry Garron.
HBO Films- IMDb user rating: 8.5
- On air: 2008
Starring Paul Giamatti as the second president of the United States, the seven-part miniseries depicts most of Adams' political life, from the 1770 Boston Massacre through his time as a European ambassador and his role as a Founding Father of the United States. The show took home a whopping 13 Emmy awards, four Golden Globes, and has been described a "masterpiece" by the Hollywood Reporter chief TV critic Barry Garron.
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‘The Young and the Restless’ is celebrating 50 years of drama. Here’s a look at its legacyBlown Deadline Productions
- IMDb user rating: 8.5
- On air: 2008
Based on the 2004 book of the same name by Evan Wright, the story centers on Wright's testimonies during the 2003 Iraq invasion as an embedded reporter with the Marines' 1st Reconnaissance Battalion. The miniseries starred Alexander Skarsgård and James Ransone and was nominated for 11 Emmys, winning three. Writing for Variety, Brian Lowry described the show as "a raw, gritty, so-real-you'll-forget-it's-drama miniseries from 'The Wire's' David Simon and Ed Burns."
Blown Deadline Productions- IMDb user rating: 8.5
- On air: 2008
Based on the 2004 book of the same name by Evan Wright, the story centers on Wright's testimonies during the 2003 Iraq invasion as an embedded reporter with the Marines' 1st Reconnaissance Battalion. The miniseries starred Alexander Skarsgård and James Ransone and was nominated for 11 Emmys, winning three. Writing for Variety, Brian Lowry described the show as "a raw, gritty, so-real-you'll-forget-it's-drama miniseries from 'The Wire's' David Simon and Ed Burns."
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‘The Young and the Restless’ is celebrating 50 years of drama. Here’s a look at its legacyAnne of Green Gables Productions
- IMDb user rating: 8.5
- On air: 1985
Based on the classic novel of the same name, the two-part Canadian miniseries follows the titular Anne—headstrong, sensitive, desperate to be loved. She's an orphan adopted accidentally by a family who was expecting to receive a boy to help work on their farm. The series swept the Canadian Gemini Awards in 1986, taking home 10.
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Anne of Green Gables Productions- IMDb user rating: 8.5
- On air: 1985
Based on the classic novel of the same name, the two-part Canadian miniseries follows the titular Anne—headstrong, sensitive, desperate to be loved. She's an orphan adopted accidentally by a family who was expecting to receive a boy to help work on their farm. The series swept the Canadian Gemini Awards in 1986, taking home 10.
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‘The Young and the Restless’ is celebrating 50 years of drama. Here’s a look at its legacyAnonymous Content
- IMDb user rating: 8.5
- On air: 2014-2015
Directed by Steven Soderbergh, Clive Owen stars as a cocaine-addled doctor at a fictionalized version of New York City's Knickerbocker Hospital in the early 1900s, a time before antibiotics and with high mortality rates. The show deals with themes of corruption and racism. Though canceled after only two seasons, it was described by The Guardian's Andrew Collins as "intoxicatingly addictive."
Anonymous Content- IMDb user rating: 8.5
- On air: 2014-2015
Directed by Steven Soderbergh, Clive Owen stars as a cocaine-addled doctor at a fictionalized version of New York City's Knickerbocker Hospital in the early 1900s, a time before antibiotics and with high mortality rates. The show deals with themes of corruption and racism. Though canceled after only two seasons, it was described by The Guardian's Andrew Collins as "intoxicatingly addictive."
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‘The Young and the Restless’ is celebrating 50 years of drama. Here’s a look at its legacyStarz!
- IMDb user rating: 8.5
- On air: 2011
A prequel to the 2010 series "Spartacus," this miniseries depicts the House of Batiatus' original champion, Gannicus, during his reign in a more ruthless period prior to Spartacus's coming. It features many of the original show's cast members. R.L. Shaffer, writing for IGN, called the series "the perfect blend of uber-exploitation cinema and gritty, stylized action and drama."
Starz!- IMDb user rating: 8.5
- On air: 2011
A prequel to the 2010 series "Spartacus," this miniseries depicts the House of Batiatus' original champion, Gannicus, during his reign in a more ruthless period prior to Spartacus's coming. It features many of the original show's cast members. R.L. Shaffer, writing for IGN, called the series "the perfect blend of uber-exploitation cinema and gritty, stylized action and drama."
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‘The Young and the Restless’ is celebrating 50 years of drama. Here’s a look at its legacyAlfred J. Hitchcock Productions
- IMDb user rating: 8.5
- On air: 1955-1962
This classic American anthology series was created by horror maestro Alfred Hitchcock and featured a standalone episode every week in the vein of a drama, thriller, or mystery, but always full of suspense and terror. The show's title sequence has become particularly iconic, with Hitchcock himself introducing every episode by fitting into a line drawing a caricature of himself onscreen before saying, "Good evening," set to Charles Gounod's "Funeral March of a Marionette."
Alfred J. Hitchcock Productions- IMDb user rating: 8.5
- On air: 1955-1962
This classic American anthology series was created by horror maestro Alfred Hitchcock and featured a standalone episode every week in the vein of a drama, thriller, or mystery, but always full of suspense and terror. The show's title sequence has become particularly iconic, with Hitchcock himself introducing every episode by fitting into a line drawing a caricature of himself onscreen before saying, "Good evening," set to Charles Gounod's "Funeral March of a Marionette."
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‘The Young and the Restless’ is celebrating 50 years of drama. Here’s a look at its legacyBBC Drama Productions
- IMDb user rating: 8.5
- On air: 2016
An eight-part crime drama, this miniseries is based on the first season of a 2008 British show called "Criminal Justice" and concerns a college student who becomes embroiled in a grisly murder case. Starring John Turturro and Riz Ahmed, the series was hailed by The Guardian's Filipa Jodelka as "masterful" and "inviting."
BBC Drama Productions- IMDb user rating: 8.5
- On air: 2016
An eight-part crime drama, this miniseries is based on the first season of a 2008 British show called "Criminal Justice" and concerns a college student who becomes embroiled in a grisly murder case. Starring John Turturro and Riz Ahmed, the series was hailed by The Guardian's Filipa Jodelka as "masterful" and "inviting."
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‘The Young and the Restless’ is celebrating 50 years of drama. Here’s a look at its legacyDavid E. Kelley Productions
- IMDb user rating: 8.5
- On air: 2004-2008
Starring James Spader as lawyer Alan Shore, "Boston Legal" follows the exploits of Shore and his coworkers at the law offices of Crane, Poole, and Schmidt in the titular city, specifically focusing on the dynamic between the oft-unethical Shore and his conservative counterpart Danny Crane (William Shatner). "Boston Legal" is a spinoff from creator David E. Kelley's series "The Practice," aired between 1997 and 2004.
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David E. Kelley Productions- IMDb user rating: 8.5
- On air: 2004-2008
Starring James Spader as lawyer Alan Shore, "Boston Legal" follows the exploits of Shore and his coworkers at the law offices of Crane, Poole, and Schmidt in the titular city, specifically focusing on the dynamic between the oft-unethical Shore and his conservative counterpart Danny Crane (William Shatner). "Boston Legal" is a spinoff from creator David E. Kelley's series "The Practice," aired between 1997 and 2004.
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‘The Young and the Restless’ is celebrating 50 years of drama. Here’s a look at its legacyShowtime Networks
- IMDb user rating: 8.5
- On air: 2017
Over two decades after Laura Palmer told Special Agent Dale Cooper she'd see him again, her promise came true. A standalone sequel to David Lynch's iconic series about the murder of a high school homecoming queen, "Twin Peaks: The Return," picks up 25 years after the cliffhanger ending of the original run and takes the story down a much darker and more twisted path. The first two episodes garnered a standing ovation at the 2017 Cannes Film Festival, and it appeared on multiple Best Films of the Decade lists, sparking debate over what constitutes a TV show or a film.
Showtime Networks- IMDb user rating: 8.5
- On air: 2017
Over two decades after Laura Palmer told Special Agent Dale Cooper she'd see him again, her promise came true. A standalone sequel to David Lynch's iconic series about the murder of a high school homecoming queen, "Twin Peaks: The Return," picks up 25 years after the cliffhanger ending of the original run and takes the story down a much darker and more twisted path. The first two episodes garnered a standing ovation at the 2017 Cannes Film Festival, and it appeared on multiple Best Films of the Decade lists, sparking debate over what constitutes a TV show or a film.
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‘The Young and the Restless’ is celebrating 50 years of drama. Here’s a look at its legacyHome Box Office (HBO)
- IMDb user rating: 8.5
- On air: 2004-2011
This series follows an aspiring actor named Vincent Chase as he and his childhood friends move from New York to Los Angeles to fulfill their dreams of being Hollywood stars. The show is loosely based on executive producer Mark Wahlberg's experiences as a young, hopeful actor and is known for its revolving lineup of celebrity guest stars.
Home Box Office (HBO)- IMDb user rating: 8.5
- On air: 2004-2011
This series follows an aspiring actor named Vincent Chase as he and his childhood friends move from New York to Los Angeles to fulfill their dreams of being Hollywood stars. The show is loosely based on executive producer Mark Wahlberg's experiences as a young, hopeful actor and is known for its revolving lineup of celebrity guest stars.
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‘The Young and the Restless’ is celebrating 50 years of drama. Here’s a look at its legacyDino De Laurentiis Company
- IMDb user rating: 8.5
- On air: 2013-2015
Based on the characters from Thomas Harris' novels "Red Dragon," "Hannibal," and "Hannibal Rising," this psychological horror-thriller hybrid centers on FBI investigator Will Graham and his relationship with forensic psychiatrist Dr. Hannibal Lecter. The partnership between the two is perfect for catching dangerous criminals, but Lecter harbors his own deadly inclinations. Though canceled after three seasons due to low ratings, it is considered one of the greatest horror shows of all time.
Dino De Laurentiis Company- IMDb user rating: 8.5
- On air: 2013-2015
Based on the characters from Thomas Harris' novels "Red Dragon," "Hannibal," and "Hannibal Rising," this psychological horror-thriller hybrid centers on FBI investigator Will Graham and his relationship with forensic psychiatrist Dr. Hannibal Lecter. The partnership between the two is perfect for catching dangerous criminals, but Lecter harbors his own deadly inclinations. Though canceled after three seasons due to low ratings, it is considered one of the greatest horror shows of all time.
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‘The Young and the Restless’ is celebrating 50 years of drama. Here’s a look at its legacyStarz!
- IMDb user rating: 8.5
- On air: 2010-2013
Centering on the legendary historical figure Spartacus, the New Zealand-produced American series follows the Thracian gladiator as he leads an uprising of enslaved people against the oppressive Roman Republic. The show spurred a series of novels, a board game, and a four-part prequel comic.
Starz!- IMDb user rating: 8.5
- On air: 2010-2013
Centering on the legendary historical figure Spartacus, the New Zealand-produced American series follows the Thracian gladiator as he leads an uprising of enslaved people against the oppressive Roman Republic. The show spurred a series of novels, a board game, and a four-part prequel comic.
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‘The Young and the Restless’ is celebrating 50 years of drama. Here’s a look at its legacyHome Box Office (HBO)
- IMDb user rating: 8.5
- On air: 2017-2019
In a serene, upper-class California beach town inhabited by successful families and their beautiful children, social circles become unsettled, and secrets threaten to be revealed when a new face rolls into town. Featuring an all-star cast including Nicole Kidman, Laura Dern, Shailene Woodley, and Reese Witherspoon, the HBO miniseries was based on the sole novel of the same name, but its success bought it a second season.
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Home Box Office (HBO)- IMDb user rating: 8.5
- On air: 2017-2019
In a serene, upper-class California beach town inhabited by successful families and their beautiful children, social circles become unsettled, and secrets threaten to be revealed when a new face rolls into town. Featuring an all-star cast including Nicole Kidman, Laura Dern, Shailene Woodley, and Reese Witherspoon, the HBO miniseries was based on the sole novel of the same name, but its success bought it a second season.
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‘The Young and the Restless’ is celebrating 50 years of drama. Here’s a look at its legacyABC Studios
- IMDb user rating: 8.5
- On air: 2017-2019
A spinoff of the Marvel Netflix series "Daredevil," "The Punisher" follows the titular anti-hero, otherwise known as Frank Castle, who fights crime as a ruthless vigilante in New York City. Though canceled after only two seasons, the show was described by Cinema Blend's Nick Venable as "Marvel's best TV show yet."
ABC Studios- IMDb user rating: 8.5
- On air: 2017-2019
A spinoff of the Marvel Netflix series "Daredevil," "The Punisher" follows the titular anti-hero, otherwise known as Frank Castle, who fights crime as a ruthless vigilante in New York City. Though canceled after only two seasons, the show was described by Cinema Blend's Nick Venable as "Marvel's best TV show yet."
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‘The Young and the Restless’ is celebrating 50 years of drama. Here’s a look at its legacyKilter Films
- IMDb user rating: 8.5
- On air: 2011-2016
A mysterious tech billionaire teams up with a presumed-dead former CIA agent named John Reese in order to use the billionaire's crime-predicting computer program known as "The Machine" to stop deadly crimes before they happen. This partnership starts off with Reese alone, but he eventually joins forces with other team members. Dealing with themes of artificial intelligence and privacy, Ed Zitron, writing for Deadspin, described the show as "a joyful, five-season-long celebration of reliable, unpatronizing exposition, full of emotional performances that don't feel unrealistic."
Kilter Films- IMDb user rating: 8.5
- On air: 2011-2016
A mysterious tech billionaire teams up with a presumed-dead former CIA agent named John Reese in order to use the billionaire's crime-predicting computer program known as "The Machine" to stop deadly crimes before they happen. This partnership starts off with Reese alone, but he eventually joins forces with other team members. Dealing with themes of artificial intelligence and privacy, Ed Zitron, writing for Deadspin, described the show as "a joyful, five-season-long celebration of reliable, unpatronizing exposition, full of emotional performances that don't feel unrealistic."
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‘The Young and the Restless’ is celebrating 50 years of drama. Here’s a look at its legacyAnonymous Content
- IMDb user rating: 8.5
- On air: 2015-2019
A computer programmer named Elliot, battling anxiety and depression, moonlights as a hacker in his downtime and is recruited by a mysterious, underground hacking group to take down corporations—including the company that Elliot works for. The show has received critical acclaim and has been noted on numerous top 10 lists. In his review of the series finale, writer Alan Sepinwall called it "groundbreaking."
Anonymous Content- IMDb user rating: 8.5
- On air: 2015-2019
A computer programmer named Elliot, battling anxiety and depression, moonlights as a hacker in his downtime and is recruited by a mysterious, underground hacking group to take down corporations—including the company that Elliot works for. The show has received critical acclaim and has been noted on numerous top 10 lists. In his review of the series finale, writer Alan Sepinwall called it "groundbreaking."
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‘The Young and the Restless’ is celebrating 50 years of drama. Here’s a look at its legacyAlcon Entertainment
- IMDb user rating: 8.5
- On air: 2015-2022
This science fiction series is set hundreds of years into the future, where humans have colonized the solar system and a war brews between Earth and Mars. Meanwhile, a detective's search for a missing woman poses to uncover a great conspiracy. Though it received acclaim and numerous awards, the show was canceled by the Syfy channel in 2018, eventually finding new life and future seasons on Amazon Prime.
Alcon Entertainment- IMDb user rating: 8.5
- On air: 2015-2022
This science fiction series is set hundreds of years into the future, where humans have colonized the solar system and a war brews between Earth and Mars. Meanwhile, a detective's search for a missing woman poses to uncover a great conspiracy. Though it received acclaim and numerous awards, the show was canceled by the Syfy channel in 2018, eventually finding new life and future seasons on Amazon Prime.
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‘The Young and the Restless’ is celebrating 50 years of drama. Here’s a look at its legacyHurwitz & Schlossberg Productions
- IMDb user rating: 8.5
- On air: 2018-2023
Based on the "Karate Kid" films, this comedy-drama series takes place 34 years after the original film and is told through the viewpoint of the film's original antagonist, Johnny Lawrence, who is reopening his dojo and reforging his rivalry with protagonist Daniel LaRusso. Though its premise might seem like a bit of a stretch, critic Daniel Fienberg wrote that it's filled "with enough homages, twists, and reversals to be much more consistently entertaining than it has any right to be."
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Hurwitz & Schlossberg Productions- IMDb user rating: 8.5
- On air: 2018-2023
Based on the "Karate Kid" films, this comedy-drama series takes place 34 years after the original film and is told through the viewpoint of the film's original antagonist, Johnny Lawrence, who is reopening his dojo and reforging his rivalry with protagonist Daniel LaRusso. Though its premise might seem like a bit of a stretch, critic Daniel Fienberg wrote that it's filled "with enough homages, twists, and reversals to be much more consistently entertaining than it has any right to be."
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‘The Young and the Restless’ is celebrating 50 years of drama. Here’s a look at its legacyBad Robot
- IMDb user rating: 8.5
- On air: 2016-2022
Adapted from the Michael Crichton novel of the same name, this science fiction series focuses on a fictional theme park called Westworld, where attendees are allowed to live out scenarios and storylines of the Wild West, interacting with humanoid androids called "hosts," which are programmed not to harm real humans. The series explores themes of free will and artificial intelligence and has been nominated for over 50 Emmy awards, winning nine.
Bad Robot- IMDb user rating: 8.5
- On air: 2016-2022
Adapted from the Michael Crichton novel of the same name, this science fiction series focuses on a fictional theme park called Westworld, where attendees are allowed to live out scenarios and storylines of the Wild West, interacting with humanoid androids called "hosts," which are programmed not to harm real humans. The series explores themes of free will and artificial intelligence and has been nominated for over 50 Emmy awards, winning nine.
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‘The Young and the Restless’ is celebrating 50 years of drama. Here’s a look at its legacyZero Gravity Management
- IMDb user rating: 8.5
- On air: 2017-2022
After botching a money-laundering scheme, patriarch Marty Byrde relocates his family from Chicago to the Ozarks to set up an even bigger scheme to pay off his debt owed to a Mexican drug lord. But this debt keeps his and his family's fate ever uncertain. A tense, family-oriented thriller with 14 Emmy nominations and two Golden Globe nominations for leading man Jason Bateman, the show was described by IndieWire's Ben Travers as having "pins-and-needles tension" and "shocking payoffs."
Zero Gravity Management- IMDb user rating: 8.5
- On air: 2017-2022
After botching a money-laundering scheme, patriarch Marty Byrde relocates his family from Chicago to the Ozarks to set up an even bigger scheme to pay off his debt owed to a Mexican drug lord. But this debt keeps his and his family's fate ever uncertain. A tense, family-oriented thriller with 14 Emmy nominations and two Golden Globe nominations for leading man Jason Bateman, the show was described by IndieWire's Ben Travers as having "pins-and-needles tension" and "shocking payoffs."
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‘The Young and the Restless’ is celebrating 50 years of drama. Here’s a look at its legacyUniversal Cable Productions
- IMDb user rating: 8.5
- On air: 2011-2019
A successful corporate lawyer in Manhattan loses an integral part of his team as a new partner joins his firm unorthodoxly. Thus begins a battle for power among the associates as the new blood maintains an explosive secret. The series' success led to a spinoff show, "Pearson," revolving around partner Jessica Pearson, who leaves for Chicago.
Universal Cable Productions- IMDb user rating: 8.5
- On air: 2011-2019
A successful corporate lawyer in Manhattan loses an integral part of his team as a new partner joins his firm unorthodoxly. Thus begins a battle for power among the associates as the new blood maintains an explosive secret. The series' success led to a spinoff show, "Pearson," revolving around partner Jessica Pearson, who leaves for Chicago.
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‘The Young and the Restless’ is celebrating 50 years of drama. Here’s a look at its legacyWorld 2000 Entertainment
- IMDb user rating: 8.5
- On air: 2013-2020
This historical drama series chronicles the exploits of Viking Ragnar Lothbrok, a legendary Norseman whose true-to-life saga is a murky blend of fact and fiction. The series starts off with a focus on Ragnar himself, eventually shifting to his sons in later seasons. "Vikings" spawned a comic book series and a sequel show, "Vikings: Valhalla."
World 2000 Entertainment- IMDb user rating: 8.5
- On air: 2013-2020
This historical drama series chronicles the exploits of Viking Ragnar Lothbrok, a legendary Norseman whose true-to-life saga is a murky blend of fact and fiction. The series starts off with a focus on Ragnar himself, eventually shifting to his sons in later seasons. "Vikings" spawned a comic book series and a sequel show, "Vikings: Valhalla."
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‘The Young and the Restless’ is celebrating 50 years of drama. Here’s a look at its legacy1:26 Pictures
- IMDb user rating: 8.5
- On air: 2022-present
In this first spinoff from cultural phenomenon "Game of Thrones," HBO takes Westeros fans back in time before the catalytic death of Ned Stark. Nearly 200 years before the events of "Thrones," the prosperous and powerful Targaryen house displays the first inklings of its eventual decline as King Viserys I's children fight among one another for control of the throne. The popular fantasy series took home one of the highest honors at the 2023 Golden Globe Awards: Best Television Series-Drama.
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1:26 Pictures- IMDb user rating: 8.5
- On air: 2022-present
In this first spinoff from cultural phenomenon "Game of Thrones," HBO takes Westeros fans back in time before the catalytic death of Ned Stark. Nearly 200 years before the events of "Thrones," the prosperous and powerful Targaryen house displays the first inklings of its eventual decline as King Viserys I's children fight among one another for control of the throne. The popular fantasy series took home one of the highest honors at the 2023 Golden Globe Awards: Best Television Series-Drama.
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‘The Young and the Restless’ is celebrating 50 years of drama. Here’s a look at its legacy101 Studios
- IMDb user rating: 8.5
- On air: 2022-2023
In 1923, the Dutton family is faced with a new set of hardships for the time period: drought, Prohibition, and early effects of the impending stock market crash. "1923" is a prequel series to "Yellowstone" and a sequel to "1883," both from creator Taylor Sheridan. It stars Helen Mirren and Harrison Ford.
101 Studios- IMDb user rating: 8.5
- On air: 2022-2023
In 1923, the Dutton family is faced with a new set of hardships for the time period: drought, Prohibition, and early effects of the impending stock market crash. "1923" is a prequel series to "Yellowstone" and a sequel to "1883," both from creator Taylor Sheridan. It stars Helen Mirren and Harrison Ford.
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‘The Young and the Restless’ is celebrating 50 years of drama. Here’s a look at its legacyClavius Base
- IMDb user rating: 8.6
- On air: 1998
Co-produced by Ron Howard and Tom Hanks, the show is a dramatized account of the real-life Apollo 11 space mission and is based heavily on Andrew Chaikin's 1994 book "A Man on the Moon." The miniseries features a large cast depicting all 12 missions of the Apollo program, including Ted Levine, Bryan Cranston, Steve Zahn, and Mark Harmon, among many others. The show was nominated for 17 Emmy Awards, taking home three.
Clavius Base- IMDb user rating: 8.6
- On air: 1998
Co-produced by Ron Howard and Tom Hanks, the show is a dramatized account of the real-life Apollo 11 space mission and is based heavily on Andrew Chaikin's 1994 book "A Man on the Moon." The miniseries features a large cast depicting all 12 missions of the Apollo program, including Ted Levine, Bryan Cranston, Steve Zahn, and Mark Harmon, among many others. The show was nominated for 17 Emmy Awards, taking home three.
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‘The Young and the Restless’ is celebrating 50 years of drama. Here’s a look at its legacyBritish Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)
- IMDb user rating: 8.6
- On air: 2004
This miniseries adaptation of "North & South," a Victorian novel by author Elizabeth Gaskell, tells the story of a young woman from Southern England who moves to a Northern industrial town and struggles to fit in with a lower social class—before falling in love with a local mill owner. Sarah Seltzer for Flavorwire hailed the show "the greatest period-drama miniseries of all time."
British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)- IMDb user rating: 8.6
- On air: 2004
This miniseries adaptation of "North & South," a Victorian novel by author Elizabeth Gaskell, tells the story of a young woman from Southern England who moves to a Northern industrial town and struggles to fit in with a lower social class—before falling in love with a local mill owner. Sarah Seltzer for Flavorwire hailed the show "the greatest period-drama miniseries of all time."
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‘The Young and the Restless’ is celebrating 50 years of drama. Here’s a look at its legacyColor Force
- IMDb user rating: 8.6
- On air: 2018-2021
Man of many hats Ryan Murphy brings this exploration of the Black and Latino LGBTQ+ ballroom culture scene in 1980s- and 1990s-era New York City to the small screen. The series boasts an ensemble cast including Evan Peters, Kate Mara, James Van Der Beek, and Billy Porter and features a number of trans and gender-nonconforming actors, such as Indya Moore, Michaela Jaé Rodriguez, and Dominique Jackson. Porter became the first openly gay Black man to win an Emmy for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series, with Rodriguez becoming the first transgender woman to earn an Emmy Award nomination in a major category (Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series).
Color Force- IMDb user rating: 8.6
- On air: 2018-2021
Man of many hats Ryan Murphy brings this exploration of the Black and Latino LGBTQ+ ballroom culture scene in 1980s- and 1990s-era New York City to the small screen. The series boasts an ensemble cast including Evan Peters, Kate Mara, James Van Der Beek, and Billy Porter and features a number of trans and gender-nonconforming actors, such as Indya Moore, Michaela Jaé Rodriguez, and Dominique Jackson. Porter became the first openly gay Black man to win an Emmy for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series, with Rodriguez becoming the first transgender woman to earn an Emmy Award nomination in a major category (Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series).
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‘The Young and the Restless’ is celebrating 50 years of drama. Here’s a look at its legacyFremantleMedia Australia
- IMDb user rating: 8.6
- On air: 2013-2021
This Australian drama follows the inmates at an all-women prison, specifically the character of Bea Smith, who is sentenced to Wentworth prison for the attempted murder of her husband. The series reimagines an Australian soap opera called "Prisoner," which ran from 1979 until 1986.
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FremantleMedia Australia- IMDb user rating: 8.6
- On air: 2013-2021
This Australian drama follows the inmates at an all-women prison, specifically the character of Bea Smith, who is sentenced to Wentworth prison for the attempted murder of her husband. The series reimagines an Australian soap opera called "Prisoner," which ran from 1979 until 1986.
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‘The Young and the Restless’ is celebrating 50 years of drama. Here’s a look at its legacyHBO Entertainment
- IMDb user rating: 8.6
- On air: 2012-2014
Difficult-to-work-with Will McAvoy heads the fictional "News Night" team as lead anchor and managing editor, wrangling his newsroom of seasoned veterans and young neophytes as his ex-girlfriend rolls into town with a plan to join his broadcast. The series was created and mostly written by acclaimed screenwriter Aaron Sorkin and featured an ensemble cast including Jeff Daniels, Emily Mortimer, Dev Patel, David Harbour, Jane Fonda, and Olivia Munn.
HBO Entertainment- IMDb user rating: 8.6
- On air: 2012-2014
Difficult-to-work-with Will McAvoy heads the fictional "News Night" team as lead anchor and managing editor, wrangling his newsroom of seasoned veterans and young neophytes as his ex-girlfriend rolls into town with a plan to join his broadcast. The series was created and mostly written by acclaimed screenwriter Aaron Sorkin and featured an ensemble cast including Jeff Daniels, Emily Mortimer, Dev Patel, David Harbour, Jane Fonda, and Olivia Munn.
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‘The Young and the Restless’ is celebrating 50 years of drama. Here’s a look at its legacyJohn Goldwyn Productions
- IMDb user rating: 8.6
- On air: 2021
This Hulu series explores the opioid epidemic in the United States, from drugmaker Purdue Pharma to families suffering from the effects of OxyContin. It also reveals the conflicts of interest between Purdue and government agencies. With an ensemble cast including Michael Keaton, Will Poulter, Michael Stuhlbarg, and Peter Saarsgard, "Dopesick" is based on Beth Macy's nonfiction book "Dopesick: Dealers, Doctors, and the Drug Company that Addicted America."
John Goldwyn Productions- IMDb user rating: 8.6
- On air: 2021
This Hulu series explores the opioid epidemic in the United States, from drugmaker Purdue Pharma to families suffering from the effects of OxyContin. It also reveals the conflicts of interest between Purdue and government agencies. With an ensemble cast including Michael Keaton, Will Poulter, Michael Stuhlbarg, and Peter Saarsgard, "Dopesick" is based on Beth Macy's nonfiction book "Dopesick: Dealers, Doctors, and the Drug Company that Addicted America."
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‘The Young and the Restless’ is celebrating 50 years of drama. Here’s a look at its legacyCBS Paramount Network Television
- IMDb user rating: 8.6
- On air: 2004-2006
Set in a real-life post-Civil War mining town in the United States, the series centers on the titular Deadwood, not a part of any state or territory and thus literally a lawless town. It follows the people who come and go looking to get rich and looking to take advantage of the lawlessness. The show features depictions of real historical figures and some true plotlines and is regarded as one of the best shows of all time.
CBS Paramount Network Television- IMDb user rating: 8.6
- On air: 2004-2006
Set in a real-life post-Civil War mining town in the United States, the series centers on the titular Deadwood, not a part of any state or territory and thus literally a lawless town. It follows the people who come and go looking to get rich and looking to take advantage of the lawlessness. The show features depictions of real historical figures and some true plotlines and is regarded as one of the best shows of all time.
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‘The Young and the Restless’ is celebrating 50 years of drama. Here’s a look at its legacyFlitcraft
- IMDb user rating: 8.6
- On air: 2020
Chess prodigy Beth Harmon (Anya Taylor-Joy) is left orphaned after a tragic car accident, but it's at the orphanage that she learns to hone her innate gift. In her journey to becoming the world's top chess player in the 1960s, Beth battles with addiction to drugs and alcohol as she faces chess opponents who underestimate her. At the 2021 Primetime Emmys, "The Queen's Gambit" took home 11 awards, and its win for Outstanding Limited or Anthology Series was the first for any streaming series.
Flitcraft- IMDb user rating: 8.6
- On air: 2020
Chess prodigy Beth Harmon (Anya Taylor-Joy) is left orphaned after a tragic car accident, but it's at the orphanage that she learns to hone her innate gift. In her journey to becoming the world's top chess player in the 1960s, Beth battles with addiction to drugs and alcohol as she faces chess opponents who underestimate her. At the 2021 Primetime Emmys, "The Queen's Gambit" took home 11 awards, and its win for Outstanding Limited or Anthology Series was the first for any streaming series.
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‘The Young and the Restless’ is celebrating 50 years of drama. Here’s a look at its legacyFX Productions
- IMDb user rating: 8.6
- On air: 2016-2022
A struggling, unemployed college dropout and father attempts to take charge of his cousin's rap career in the Atlanta music scene in the acclaimed comedy-drama series starring Donald Glover, Lakeith Stanfield, Brian Tyree Henry, and Zazie Beetz. Winning an Emmy Award for Outstanding Directing for a Comedy Series, Glover became the first Black director to ever win that category.
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FX Productions- IMDb user rating: 8.6
- On air: 2016-2022
A struggling, unemployed college dropout and father attempts to take charge of his cousin's rap career in the Atlanta music scene in the acclaimed comedy-drama series starring Donald Glover, Lakeith Stanfield, Brian Tyree Henry, and Zazie Beetz. Winning an Emmy Award for Outstanding Directing for a Comedy Series, Glover became the first Black director to ever win that category.
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‘The Young and the Restless’ is celebrating 50 years of drama. Here’s a look at its legacyABC Studios
- IMDb user rating: 8.6
- On air: 2015-2018
The first of Netflix's Marvel Cinematic Universe shows, "Daredevil" follows the eponymous blind superhero micromanaging Hell's Kitchen in New York City with his partner, Franklin "Foggy" Nelson. The show joined three other Netflix MCU series for the crossover "Defenders" miniseries and spawned the spinoff series "The Punisher."
ABC Studios- IMDb user rating: 8.6
- On air: 2015-2018
The first of Netflix's Marvel Cinematic Universe shows, "Daredevil" follows the eponymous blind superhero micromanaging Hell's Kitchen in New York City with his partner, Franklin "Foggy" Nelson. The show joined three other Netflix MCU series for the crossover "Defenders" miniseries and spawned the spinoff series "The Punisher."
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‘The Young and the Restless’ is celebrating 50 years of drama. Here’s a look at its legacyDenver and Delilah Productions
- IMDb user rating: 8.6
- On air: 2017-2019
Set in the late 1970s and 1980s and based on the true-crime book "Mindhunter: Inside the FBI's Elite Serial Crime Unit" by John E. Douglas and Mark Olshaker, this crime thriller Netflix series follows FBI agents Bill Tench and Holden Ford as they try to understand the serial killers they're hunting. The show takes place at the dawn of criminal psychology before the term "serial killer" even existed. Its first season was ranked on numerous Best Shows of 2017 lists.
Denver and Delilah Productions- IMDb user rating: 8.6
- On air: 2017-2019
Set in the late 1970s and 1980s and based on the true-crime book "Mindhunter: Inside the FBI's Elite Serial Crime Unit" by John E. Douglas and Mark Olshaker, this crime thriller Netflix series follows FBI agents Bill Tench and Holden Ford as they try to understand the serial killers they're hunting. The show takes place at the dawn of criminal psychology before the term "serial killer" even existed. Its first season was ranked on numerous Best Shows of 2017 lists.
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‘The Young and the Restless’ is celebrating 50 years of drama. Here’s a look at its legacyHome Box Office (HBO)
- IMDb user rating: 8.6
- On air: 2010-2014
It's Prohibition-era in Atlantic City, and town treasurer Enoch "Nucky" Thompson oversees all things legal or otherwise, running the city as both a politician and a gangster rubbing elbows with other crime kingpins like Al Capone and Lucky Luciano. Featuring an ensemble cast led by Steve Buscemi, the series was executive produced by Martin Scorsese and, in its five-season run, garnered a whopping 57 total Emmy nominations, winning 20.
Home Box Office (HBO)- IMDb user rating: 8.6
- On air: 2010-2014
It's Prohibition-era in Atlantic City, and town treasurer Enoch "Nucky" Thompson oversees all things legal or otherwise, running the city as both a politician and a gangster rubbing elbows with other crime kingpins like Al Capone and Lucky Luciano. Featuring an ensemble cast led by Steve Buscemi, the series was executive produced by Martin Scorsese and, in its five-season run, garnered a whopping 57 total Emmy nominations, winning 20.
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‘The Young and the Restless’ is celebrating 50 years of drama. Here’s a look at its legacyFX Productions
- IMDb user rating: 8.6
- On air: 2010-2015
Starring Timothy Olyphant and Walton Goggins, this Western crime drama follows Olyphant as Raylan Givens, a deputy U.S. marshal transferred to his hometown of Harlan, Kentucky, after an incident prompts his reassignment. His tough, old-fashioned crime-fighting style puts him at odds with those he works for. The series was widely acclaimed and nominated for eight Emmy Awards, winning two.
FX Productions- IMDb user rating: 8.6
- On air: 2010-2015
Starring Timothy Olyphant and Walton Goggins, this Western crime drama follows Olyphant as Raylan Givens, a deputy U.S. marshal transferred to his hometown of Harlan, Kentucky, after an incident prompts his reassignment. His tough, old-fashioned crime-fighting style puts him at odds with those he works for. The series was widely acclaimed and nominated for eight Emmy Awards, winning two.
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‘The Young and the Restless’ is celebrating 50 years of drama. Here’s a look at its legacySutterInk
- IMDb user rating: 8.6
- On air: 2008-2014
Following a motorcycle outlaw club in a fictional town in California, this series focuses on single father Jax Teller, whose kinship and devotion to the close-knit club is tested more and more by the club's penchant for lawlessness. Exploring issues such as racism, government corruption, and vigilantism, the show's success led to a spinoff series.
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SutterInk- IMDb user rating: 8.6
- On air: 2008-2014
Following a motorcycle outlaw club in a fictional town in California, this series focuses on single father Jax Teller, whose kinship and devotion to the close-knit club is tested more and more by the club's penchant for lawlessness. Exploring issues such as racism, government corruption, and vigilantism, the show's success led to a spinoff series.
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‘The Young and the Restless’ is celebrating 50 years of drama. Here’s a look at its legacy20th Century Fox Television
- IMDb user rating: 8.6
- On air: 1993-2018
"Mulder, it's me." This classic science fiction crime-drama series follows FBI agents Fox Mulder and Dana Scully investigating the cases of "The X-Files," unsolved cases involving potentially paranormal or otherwise unexplained phenomena. A pop culture touchstone that begat a revival in 2018, the show has spurred a comic series and a spinoff show. It has inspired countless shows since.
20th Century Fox Television- IMDb user rating: 8.6
- On air: 1993-2018
"Mulder, it's me." This classic science fiction crime-drama series follows FBI agents Fox Mulder and Dana Scully investigating the cases of "The X-Files," unsolved cases involving potentially paranormal or otherwise unexplained phenomena. A pop culture touchstone that begat a revival in 2018, the show has spurred a comic series and a spinoff show. It has inspired countless shows since.
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‘The Young and the Restless’ is celebrating 50 years of drama. Here’s a look at its legacyLeft Bank Pictures
- IMDb user rating: 8.6
- On air: 2016-2023
This historical drama series follows the life of Queen Elizabeth II, from her life as a young woman in the 1940s into modern times, with each season focusing on an important period during her reign. The series has received over 25 Emmy nominations, with particular praise for actor Claire Foy's performance as the queen. Writing for the L.A. Times, critic Lorraine Ali remarked that Foy "conveys the queen's displeasure or worry in the slightest of gestures—a flickering of a blink in one eye, the subtle pursing of her lips, a slight pause in her stiff gait. Though nearly undetectable, the glitches in her controlled mannerisms are as telling as a dramatic outburst."
Left Bank Pictures- IMDb user rating: 8.6
- On air: 2016-2023
This historical drama series follows the life of Queen Elizabeth II, from her life as a young woman in the 1940s into modern times, with each season focusing on an important period during her reign. The series has received over 25 Emmy nominations, with particular praise for actor Claire Foy's performance as the queen. Writing for the L.A. Times, critic Lorraine Ali remarked that Foy "conveys the queen's displeasure or worry in the slightest of gestures—a flickering of a blink in one eye, the subtle pursing of her lips, a slight pause in her stiff gait. Though nearly undetectable, the glitches in her controlled mannerisms are as telling as a dramatic outburst."
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‘The Young and the Restless’ is celebrating 50 years of drama. Here’s a look at its legacyBritish Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)
- IMDb user rating: 8.6
- On air: 2005-present
A continuation of the classic sci-fi program beginning in 1963, the 2005 revival stars Christopher Eccleston as the eponymous Doctor, an extraterrestrial being known as a Time Lord who explores the universe in a ship known as the TARDIS, which can travel through time. The show is one of the longest-running science fiction shows in television history.
British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)- IMDb user rating: 8.6
- On air: 2005-present
A continuation of the classic sci-fi program beginning in 1963, the 2005 revival stars Christopher Eccleston as the eponymous Doctor, an extraterrestrial being known as a Time Lord who explores the universe in a ship known as the TARDIS, which can travel through time. The show is one of the longest-running science fiction shows in television history.
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‘The Young and the Restless’ is celebrating 50 years of drama. Here’s a look at its legacyWarner Bros. Television
- IMDb user rating: 8.6
- On air: 2011-2021
The Gallagher family is headed by patriarch and debilitating alcoholic Frank and includes his six children, all various misfits and delinquents. They all get into a plethora of tight spots and shenanigans as they survive under one small roof on the South Side of Chicago. At a whopping 10 seasons, the series is Showtime's longest-running in history.
Warner Bros. Television- IMDb user rating: 8.6
- On air: 2011-2021
The Gallagher family is headed by patriarch and debilitating alcoholic Frank and includes his six children, all various misfits and delinquents. They all get into a plethora of tight spots and shenanigans as they survive under one small roof on the South Side of Chicago. At a whopping 10 seasons, the series is Showtime's longest-running in history.
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‘The Young and the Restless’ is celebrating 50 years of drama. Here’s a look at its legacyMammoth Screen
- IMDb user rating: 8.6
- On air: 2012-2023
A prequel to the classic British detective series, "Endeavour" follows the eponymous detective Endeavour Morse as a young man, starting off his career in the Oxford police force as a detective constable. Rebecca Rideal, writing for New Statesman, praised the show as superior to its predecessor, noting its "high production values, intelligent scripts, wonderful acting, and a bittersweet emotional punch."
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Mammoth Screen- IMDb user rating: 8.6
- On air: 2012-2023
A prequel to the classic British detective series, "Endeavour" follows the eponymous detective Endeavour Morse as a young man, starting off his career in the Oxford police force as a detective constable. Rebecca Rideal, writing for New Statesman, praised the show as superior to its predecessor, noting its "high production values, intelligent scripts, wonderful acting, and a bittersweet emotional punch."
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‘The Young and the Restless’ is celebrating 50 years of drama. Here’s a look at its legacyGranada Television
- IMDb user rating: 8.7
- On air: 1984-1985
The famous detective and his sidekick Watson solve a series of crimes in this classic British television show, based on the original stories written by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. Actor Jeremy Brett's portrayal of Sherlock Holmes is considered by some to be definitive. Greg Jameson of Entertainment Focus called it "imperial and unequaled by rivals to the role."
Granada Television- IMDb user rating: 8.7
- On air: 1984-1985
The famous detective and his sidekick Watson solve a series of crimes in this classic British television show, based on the original stories written by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. Actor Jeremy Brett's portrayal of Sherlock Holmes is considered by some to be definitive. Greg Jameson of Entertainment Focus called it "imperial and unequaled by rivals to the role."
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‘The Young and the Restless’ is celebrating 50 years of drama. Here’s a look at its legacyBaltimore Pictures
- IMDb user rating: 8.7
- On air: 1993-1999
This police procedural series follows a fictional homicide unit of the Baltimore Police Department, solving brutal murders led by an ensemble of detectives. Much of the show was based on the book "Homicide: A Year on the Killing Streets" by David Simon, and the series was also considered the launchpad for actor Andre Braugher.
Baltimore Pictures- IMDb user rating: 8.7
- On air: 1993-1999
This police procedural series follows a fictional homicide unit of the Baltimore Police Department, solving brutal murders led by an ensemble of detectives. Much of the show was based on the book "Homicide: A Year on the Killing Streets" by David Simon, and the series was also considered the launchpad for actor Andre Braugher.
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‘The Young and the Restless’ is celebrating 50 years of drama. Here’s a look at its legacyMotown Productions
- IMDb user rating: 8.7
- On air: 1989
This four-part miniseries adaptation of the novel of the same name stars Robert Duvall and Tommy Lee Jones as two Texas rangers at the back end of the Old West joining a cattle drive from a small Texas town to Montana territory. The series received widespread acclaim and was nominated for 18 Emmys, bringing home six. Many believe the series and the novel revitalized the Western genre.
Motown Productions- IMDb user rating: 8.7
- On air: 1989
This four-part miniseries adaptation of the novel of the same name stars Robert Duvall and Tommy Lee Jones as two Texas rangers at the back end of the Old West joining a cattle drive from a small Texas town to Montana territory. The series received widespread acclaim and was nominated for 18 Emmys, bringing home six. Many believe the series and the novel revitalized the Western genre.
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‘The Young and the Restless’ is celebrating 50 years of drama. Here’s a look at its legacyNorthwood Anne
- IMDb user rating: 8.7
- On air: 2017-2019
Another adaptation of the classic novel "Anne of Green Gables," "Anne with an E" follows the eponymous red-headed heroine as she searches for love and acceptance as a newly adopted orphan. The series differs from past iterations because of its much darker tone. Though it received positive reviews, the Netflix series was canceled after the third season, sparking a notoriously furious backlash from its impassioned fan base.
Northwood Anne- IMDb user rating: 8.7
- On air: 2017-2019
Another adaptation of the classic novel "Anne of Green Gables," "Anne with an E" follows the eponymous red-headed heroine as she searches for love and acceptance as a newly adopted orphan. The series differs from past iterations because of its much darker tone. Though it received positive reviews, the Netflix series was canceled after the third season, sparking a notoriously furious backlash from its impassioned fan base.
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‘The Young and the Restless’ is celebrating 50 years of drama. Here’s a look at its legacyFox Television Network
- IMDb user rating: 8.7
- On air: 2002-2008
In an experimental department of the LAPD, rogue cop Vic Mackey, who leads the division's Strike Team, uses unorthodox methods to bring down criminals. The series won the Golden Globe Award for Best Television Series-Drama in 2002. In The Guardian's list of the 100 best TV shows of the 21st century, it was listed at #77 as a series that "broke new ground for bold, risk-taking television."
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Fox Television Network- IMDb user rating: 8.7
- On air: 2002-2008
In an experimental department of the LAPD, rogue cop Vic Mackey, who leads the division's Strike Team, uses unorthodox methods to bring down criminals. The series won the Golden Globe Award for Best Television Series-Drama in 2002. In The Guardian's list of the 100 best TV shows of the 21st century, it was listed at #77 as a series that "broke new ground for bold, risk-taking television."
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‘The Young and the Restless’ is celebrating 50 years of drama. Here’s a look at its legacyRysher Entertainment
- IMDb user rating: 8.7
- On air: 1997-2003
This prison drama starring Christopher Meloni explores the battle for power amid factions within the fictional Oswald State Correctional Facility. Receiving mostly positive reviews, the series was considered by critic Alan Sepinwall to be a stepping stone for "The Sopranos."
Rysher Entertainment- IMDb user rating: 8.7
- On air: 1997-2003
This prison drama starring Christopher Meloni explores the battle for power amid factions within the fictional Oswald State Correctional Facility. Receiving mostly positive reviews, the series was considered by critic Alan Sepinwall to be a stepping stone for "The Sopranos."
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‘The Young and the Restless’ is celebrating 50 years of drama. Here’s a look at its legacyHD Vision Studios
- IMDb user rating: 8.7
- On air: 2005-2007
Set during Ancient Rome's shift from republic to empire, the historical drama follows two Roman soldiers as they navigate their lives through the tumultuous events of their era. Though the show was canceled after the second season, it received positive reviews and numerous awards, including eight Emmy nominations, of which it won four.
HD Vision Studios- IMDb user rating: 8.7
- On air: 2005-2007
Set during Ancient Rome's shift from republic to empire, the historical drama follows two Roman soldiers as they navigate their lives through the tumultuous events of their era. Though the show was canceled after the second season, it received positive reviews and numerous awards, including eight Emmy nominations, of which it won four.
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‘The Young and the Restless’ is celebrating 50 years of drama. Here’s a look at its legacyHome Box Office (HBO)
- IMDb user rating: 8.7
- On air: 2001-2005
When the son of a funeral director is left with his father's funeral home in the wake of his death, he reluctantly becomes a partner in the home alongside his brother. Though a family drama, the show distinguishes itself by focusing on death and mortality, with an often dark comedic touch. It is on multiple Best TV Shows of the 21st Century lists.
Home Box Office (HBO)- IMDb user rating: 8.7
- On air: 2001-2005
When the son of a funeral director is left with his father's funeral home in the wake of his death, he reluctantly becomes a partner in the home alongside his brother. Though a family drama, the show distinguishes itself by focusing on death and mortality, with an often dark comedic touch. It is on multiple Best TV Shows of the 21st Century lists.
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‘The Young and the Restless’ is celebrating 50 years of drama. Here’s a look at its legacyImagine Television
- IMDb user rating: 8.7
- On air: 2006-2011
A rural town in Texas prizes winning the state high school football championship above almost everything else. The beloved coach of the Dillon Panthers attempts to guide his team to victory while dealing with his personal life. The interactions between the citizens of the town, team members, school faculty, and others paint a portrait of middle America, exploring issues such as racism, abortion, and social and economic class. It is based on the nonfiction book "Friday Night Lights: A Town, a Team, and a Dream" by H.G. Bissinger.
Imagine Television- IMDb user rating: 8.7
- On air: 2006-2011
A rural town in Texas prizes winning the state high school football championship above almost everything else. The beloved coach of the Dillon Panthers attempts to guide his team to victory while dealing with his personal life. The interactions between the citizens of the town, team members, school faculty, and others paint a portrait of middle America, exploring issues such as racism, abortion, and social and economic class. It is based on the nonfiction book "Friday Night Lights: A Town, a Team, and a Dream" by H.G. Bissinger.
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‘The Young and the Restless’ is celebrating 50 years of drama. Here’s a look at its legacyBBC Drama Productions
- IMDb user rating: 8.7
- On air: 2012-2021
BBC2's most popular television series since the dawn of modern TV ratings, this police procedural focuses on Anti-Corruption Unit 12 and the officers attempting to uncover the Central Police Force's possible corruption and connections to organized crime. It has been included in numerous Best Shows of All Time lists.
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BBC Drama Productions- IMDb user rating: 8.7
- On air: 2012-2021
BBC2's most popular television series since the dawn of modern TV ratings, this police procedural focuses on Anti-Corruption Unit 12 and the officers attempting to uncover the Central Police Force's possible corruption and connections to organized crime. It has been included in numerous Best Shows of All Time lists.
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‘The Young and the Restless’ is celebrating 50 years of drama. Here’s a look at its legacyBritish Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)
- IMDb user rating: 8.7
- On air: 2013-2018
Ruthless politician Frank Underwood will stop at nothing to climb to the top of the political food chain, with his eyes set firmly on the biggest seat of all: president of the United States. The show follows Frank's underhanded schemes for power within Washington, starting out with his position as a congressman and House majority whip. The show was one of Netflix's first original series and received 33 Emmy nominations.
British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)- IMDb user rating: 8.7
- On air: 2013-2018
Ruthless politician Frank Underwood will stop at nothing to climb to the top of the political food chain, with his eyes set firmly on the biggest seat of all: president of the United States. The show follows Frank's underhanded schemes for power within Washington, starting out with his position as a congressman and House majority whip. The show was one of Netflix's first original series and received 33 Emmy nominations.
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‘The Young and the Restless’ is celebrating 50 years of drama. Here’s a look at its legacyAmazon Studios
- IMDb user rating: 8.7
- On air: 2021-present
This adult animated series centers on teenager Mark Grayson, a hero-in-training under the direction of his father—the world's most powerful superhero. But while Mark struggles to balance his burgeoning dual life, he must contend with the discovery that there's more to his father's legacy than he was led to believe. "Invincible," created by Robert Kirkman, is based on the comic series of the same name by Kirkman, Ryan Ottley, and Corey Walker.
Amazon Studios- IMDb user rating: 8.7
- On air: 2021-present
This adult animated series centers on teenager Mark Grayson, a hero-in-training under the direction of his father—the world's most powerful superhero. But while Mark struggles to balance his burgeoning dual life, he must contend with the discovery that there's more to his father's legacy than he was led to believe. "Invincible," created by Robert Kirkman, is based on the comic series of the same name by Kirkman, Ryan Ottley, and Corey Walker.
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‘The Young and the Restless’ is celebrating 50 years of drama. Here’s a look at its legacyR&D TV
- IMDb user rating: 8.7
- On air: 2004-2009
The popular science fiction series is an updated version of the original 1970s program, following the remainder of humanity as it struggles for survival against a menace known as the Cylons. The series garnered a total of 25 Emmy nominations and won five. It spurred two spinoff series, video games, board games, and the United Nations even hosted a human rights discussion with the stars and creators of the show.
R&D TV- IMDb user rating: 8.7
- On air: 2004-2009
The popular science fiction series is an updated version of the original 1970s program, following the remainder of humanity as it struggles for survival against a menace known as the Cylons. The series garnered a total of 25 Emmy nominations and won five. It spurred two spinoff series, video games, board games, and the United Nations even hosted a human rights discussion with the stars and creators of the show.
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‘The Young and the Restless’ is celebrating 50 years of drama. Here’s a look at its legacyTwo Brothers Pictures
- IMDb user rating: 8.7
- On air: 2016-2019
A woman only known to us as "Fleabag" leads viewers through this British comedy-drama series, which sees her navigating her life amid sexual encounters, coping with grief, and her seemingly endless family issues. The show is based on lead actor Phoebe Waller-Bridge's one-woman show, also entitled "Fleabag," and received widespread acclaim, snagging six of the 11 Emmy Awards for which it was nominated.
Two Brothers Pictures- IMDb user rating: 8.7
- On air: 2016-2019
A woman only known to us as "Fleabag" leads viewers through this British comedy-drama series, which sees her navigating her life amid sexual encounters, coping with grief, and her seemingly endless family issues. The show is based on lead actor Phoebe Waller-Bridge's one-woman show, also entitled "Fleabag," and received widespread acclaim, snagging six of the 11 Emmy Awards for which it was nominated.
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‘The Young and the Restless’ is celebrating 50 years of drama. Here’s a look at its legacyCarnival Film & Television
- IMDb user rating: 8.7
- On air: 2010-2015
Centering on the lives of the aristocratic Crawley family, the series begins in the early 20th century and extends into the mid-1920s, depicting the family across several great historical events and how they impact their lives. The series spanned six seasons and a film adaptation and received widespread acclaim and numerous awards. It was praised by Peter Swanson in Slant Magazine as "a juicy soap opera in Edwardian clothing."
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Carnival Film & Television- IMDb user rating: 8.7
- On air: 2010-2015
Centering on the lives of the aristocratic Crawley family, the series begins in the early 20th century and extends into the mid-1920s, depicting the family across several great historical events and how they impact their lives. The series spanned six seasons and a film adaptation and received widespread acclaim and numerous awards. It was praised by Peter Swanson in Slant Magazine as "a juicy soap opera in Edwardian clothing."
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‘The Young and the Restless’ is celebrating 50 years of drama. Here’s a look at its legacyRhode Island Ave. Productions
- IMDb user rating: 8.7
- On air: 2016-2022
Across several varying timelines, this family drama explores the lives of two parents and their triplets through emotional turmoil and strife. This emotional roller coaster of a show has been nominated for several Golden Globe and Emmy Awards and was described by James Poniewozik in the New York Times as "like getting beaten up with a pillow soaked in tears."
Rhode Island Ave. Productions- IMDb user rating: 8.7
- On air: 2016-2022
Across several varying timelines, this family drama explores the lives of two parents and their triplets through emotional turmoil and strife. This emotional roller coaster of a show has been nominated for several Golden Globe and Emmy Awards and was described by James Poniewozik in the New York Times as "like getting beaten up with a pillow soaked in tears."
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‘The Young and the Restless’ is celebrating 50 years of drama. Here’s a look at its legacyShowtime Networks
- IMDb user rating: 8.7
- On air: 2006-2013
A forensic technician who specializes in bloodstain analysis doesn't quite get his fix from his day job, especially when his side gig is as a vigilante serial killer. The series received widespread acclaim, especially the first four seasons, spurring games, merchandise, an animated web series, and a comic series.
Showtime Networks- IMDb user rating: 8.7
- On air: 2006-2013
A forensic technician who specializes in bloodstain analysis doesn't quite get his fix from his day job, especially when his side gig is as a vigilante serial killer. The series received widespread acclaim, especially the first four seasons, spurring games, merchandise, an animated web series, and a comic series.
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‘The Young and the Restless’ is celebrating 50 years of drama. Here’s a look at its legacyParamount Television Studios
- IMDb user rating: 8.7
- On air: 2022
The story behind the making of one of the greatest movies of all time is told in "The Offer," largely focused on producer Albert S. Ruddy's involvement in the development and production of "The Godfather." The limited series was nominated for three Critics' Choice Awards: Best Limited Series, Best Supporting Actress in a Limited Series or Movie Made for Television for Juno Temple, and Best Supporting Actor in a Limited Series or Movie Made for Television for Matthew Goode.
Paramount Television Studios- IMDb user rating: 8.7
- On air: 2022
The story behind the making of one of the greatest movies of all time is told in "The Offer," largely focused on producer Albert S. Ruddy's involvement in the development and production of "The Godfather." The limited series was nominated for three Critics' Choice Awards: Best Limited Series, Best Supporting Actress in a Limited Series or Movie Made for Television for Juno Temple, and Best Supporting Actor in a Limited Series or Movie Made for Television for Matthew Goode.
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‘The Young and the Restless’ is celebrating 50 years of drama. Here’s a look at its legacyLionsgate Television
- IMDb user rating: 8.7
- On air: 2007-2015
At the Sterling Cooper ad agency in 1960s New York City, womanizer Don Draper reigns supreme, as the show focuses on both his and his numerous coworkers' inner lives and relationships with one another as the agency evolves throughout the years. The series received critical acclaim and won the Emmy for Outstanding Drama Series every year for the first four seasons.
Lionsgate Television- IMDb user rating: 8.7
- On air: 2007-2015
At the Sterling Cooper ad agency in 1960s New York City, womanizer Don Draper reigns supreme, as the show focuses on both his and his numerous coworkers' inner lives and relationships with one another as the agency evolves throughout the years. The series received critical acclaim and won the Emmy for Outstanding Drama Series every year for the first four seasons.
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‘The Young and the Restless’ is celebrating 50 years of drama. Here’s a look at its legacyAmazon Studios
- IMDb user rating: 8.7
- On air: 2017-2023
Miriam "Midge" Maisel appears to have it all: She's a young, beautiful housewife from a rich Jewish family in New York City's Upper West Side and has a loving husband and two adorable children. Life couldn't get much better for one woman in the late 1950s. That is until her husband reveals an affair and leaves her, and she discovers her hidden knack for, of all things, stand-up comedy. The show received acclaim and numerous awards, including the Golden Globe Award for Best Television Series-Musical or Comedy in 2018.
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Amazon Studios- IMDb user rating: 8.7
- On air: 2017-2023
Miriam "Midge" Maisel appears to have it all: She's a young, beautiful housewife from a rich Jewish family in New York City's Upper West Side and has a loving husband and two adorable children. Life couldn't get much better for one woman in the late 1950s. That is until her husband reveals an affair and leaves her, and she discovers her hidden knack for, of all things, stand-up comedy. The show received acclaim and numerous awards, including the Golden Globe Award for Best Television Series-Musical or Comedy in 2018.
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‘The Young and the Restless’ is celebrating 50 years of drama. Here’s a look at its legacyHeel & Toe Films
- IMDb user rating: 8.7
- On air: 2004-2012
Sardonic Dr. Gregory House treats patients at a fictional New Jersey hospital, where his genius is often at odds with his own difficult behavior. He works with his colleagues to solve various medical mysteries. The series utilizes the "walk and talk" visual storytelling technique and has been praised for its various and intricate visual effects in recreating bodily physiology.
Heel & Toe Films- IMDb user rating: 8.7
- On air: 2004-2012
Sardonic Dr. Gregory House treats patients at a fictional New Jersey hospital, where his genius is often at odds with his own difficult behavior. He works with his colleagues to solve various medical mysteries. The series utilizes the "walk and talk" visual storytelling technique and has been praised for its various and intricate visual effects in recreating bodily physiology.
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‘The Young and the Restless’ is celebrating 50 years of drama. Here’s a look at its legacyEndeavor Content
- IMDb user rating: 8.7
- On air: 2022-present
At Lumon Industries, employees must undergo a surgical procedure in order to separate their work life from their personal life. But when a new recruit has trouble adjusting, the employees begin to reconsider the secretive nature of their employer and the work that they do. "Severance" was critically acclaimed and nominated for numerous awards, including three Golden Globes and 14 Primetime Emmys. It took home Emmy wins for Outstanding Music Composition for a Series (Original Dramatic Score) and Outstanding Main Title Design.
Endeavor Content- IMDb user rating: 8.7
- On air: 2022-present
At Lumon Industries, employees must undergo a surgical procedure in order to separate their work life from their personal life. But when a new recruit has trouble adjusting, the employees begin to reconsider the secretive nature of their employer and the work that they do. "Severance" was critically acclaimed and nominated for numerous awards, including three Golden Globes and 14 Primetime Emmys. It took home Emmy wins for Outstanding Music Composition for a Series (Original Dramatic Score) and Outstanding Main Title Design.
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‘The Young and the Restless’ is celebrating 50 years of drama. Here’s a look at its legacy101 Studios
- IMDb user rating: 8.7
- On air: 2021-2022
In this first prequel series to "Yellowstone," the Dutton family is struggling in post-Civil War America and leaves their home in Tennessee in search of a better life. Eventually, they settle in Montana and build what will become known as the Yellowstone Ranch. To achieve a level of authenticity for the time period, series creator Taylor Sheridan had a strict no-makeup and no-shaving rule for all the actors.
101 Studios- IMDb user rating: 8.7
- On air: 2021-2022
In this first prequel series to "Yellowstone," the Dutton family is struggling in post-Civil War America and leaves their home in Tennessee in search of a better life. Eventually, they settle in Montana and build what will become known as the Yellowstone Ranch. To achieve a level of authenticity for the time period, series creator Taylor Sheridan had a strict no-makeup and no-shaving rule for all the actors.
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‘The Young and the Restless’ is celebrating 50 years of drama. Here’s a look at its legacy21 Laps Entertainment
- IMDb user rating: 8.7
- On air: 2016-2024
The Netflix phenomenon follows the teenagers of the fictional Hawkins, Indiana, as they uncover a nearby laboratory that has been doing experiments on humans and unknowingly open a portal into a menacing, alternate dimension. One of the paranormally gifted subjects escapes the lab and befriends a group of local teens on the search for their friend abducted by a creature from this other dimension. The show has become a critically well-received pop culture touchstone and boosted 1980s nostalgia as a gimmick for various other shows and movies.
21 Laps Entertainment- IMDb user rating: 8.7
- On air: 2016-2024
The Netflix phenomenon follows the teenagers of the fictional Hawkins, Indiana, as they uncover a nearby laboratory that has been doing experiments on humans and unknowingly open a portal into a menacing, alternate dimension. One of the paranormally gifted subjects escapes the lab and befriends a group of local teens on the search for their friend abducted by a creature from this other dimension. The show has become a critically well-received pop culture touchstone and boosted 1980s nostalgia as a gimmick for various other shows and movies.
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‘The Young and the Restless’ is celebrating 50 years of drama. Here’s a look at its legacyParamount Network
- IMDb user rating: 8.7
- On air: 2018-2023
On the Yellowstone Ranch in Montana, the powerful Dutton family is led by patriarch John Dutton III (Kevin Costner). The series revolves around the conflicts between the Dutton's ranch and those along their borders, like the Yellowstone National Park and Broken Rock Indian reservation. With two other spinoff series already in the can, "1883" and "1923," "Yellowstone" creator Taylor Sheridan has more spinoffs incoming, and one potentially set to star Matthew McConaughey.
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Paramount Network- IMDb user rating: 8.7
- On air: 2018-2023
On the Yellowstone Ranch in Montana, the powerful Dutton family is led by patriarch John Dutton III (Kevin Costner). The series revolves around the conflicts between the Dutton's ranch and those along their borders, like the Yellowstone National Park and Broken Rock Indian reservation. With two other spinoff series already in the can, "1883" and "1923," "Yellowstone" creator Taylor Sheridan has more spinoffs incoming, and one potentially set to star Matthew McConaughey.
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‘The Young and the Restless’ is celebrating 50 years of drama. Here’s a look at its legacyBritish Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)
- IMDb user rating: 8.8
- On air: 1976
Exploring the history of the early Roman Empire, this historical drama series is told from the perspective of the elderly Claudius, telling a tale rife with lies, betrayal, and corruption. It is an adaptation of the 1934 novel of the same name by Robert Graves and won a total of four BAFTA Awards.
British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)- IMDb user rating: 8.8
- On air: 1976
Exploring the history of the early Roman Empire, this historical drama series is told from the perspective of the elderly Claudius, telling a tale rife with lies, betrayal, and corruption. It is an adaptation of the 1934 novel of the same name by Robert Graves and won a total of four BAFTA Awards.
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‘The Young and the Restless’ is celebrating 50 years of drama. Here’s a look at its legacyFrontier Works
- IMDb user rating: 8.8
- On air: 2011-2015
In this Japanese anime, a group of friends develops a machine that can send messages back and forth through time. An organization catches wind of the machine and wants to take it for themselves. The show is based on a visual novel game of the same name and spawned a film sequel in 2013. It was praised by Ryan Lambie of Den of Geek as "one of the most entertaining anime series I've seen in years."
Frontier Works- IMDb user rating: 8.8
- On air: 2011-2015
In this Japanese anime, a group of friends develops a machine that can send messages back and forth through time. An organization catches wind of the machine and wants to take it for themselves. The show is based on a visual novel game of the same name and spawned a film sequel in 2013. It was praised by Ryan Lambie of Den of Geek as "one of the most entertaining anime series I've seen in years."
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‘The Young and the Restless’ is celebrating 50 years of drama. Here’s a look at its legacyBritish Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)
- IMDb user rating: 8.8
- On air: 1995
Adapted from Jane Austen's classic novel, this miniseries tells the story of Elizabeth Bennet and her sisters navigating the highs and lows of love and life in high society in 19th-century England. One of the girls must marry rich to sustain their family. The series was well-received by critics and fans alike, and a scene in which Colin Firth as Mr. Darcy dons a soaked shirt has become quite famous.
British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)- IMDb user rating: 8.8
- On air: 1995
Adapted from Jane Austen's classic novel, this miniseries tells the story of Elizabeth Bennet and her sisters navigating the highs and lows of love and life in high society in 19th-century England. One of the girls must marry rich to sustain their family. The series was well-received by critics and fans alike, and a scene in which Colin Firth as Mr. Darcy dons a soaked shirt has become quite famous.
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‘The Young and the Restless’ is celebrating 50 years of drama. Here’s a look at its legacyApatow Productions
- IMDb user rating: 8.8
- On air: 1999-2000
Lindsay Weir wants to get in with the cool slacker kids. Meanwhile, her younger brother, Sam, hangs out with his two nerdy friends. Together they navigate teenage life's ups and downs at William McKinley High School in the early 1980s. The show was notoriously canceled after only one season and has since become a cult classic, one that launched the early careers of actors such as James Franco, Seth Rogen, and Jason Segel.
Apatow Productions- IMDb user rating: 8.8
- On air: 1999-2000
Lindsay Weir wants to get in with the cool slacker kids. Meanwhile, her younger brother, Sam, hangs out with his two nerdy friends. Together they navigate teenage life's ups and downs at William McKinley High School in the early 1980s. The show was notoriously canceled after only one season and has since become a cult classic, one that launched the early careers of actors such as James Franco, Seth Rogen, and Jason Segel.
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‘The Young and the Restless’ is celebrating 50 years of drama. Here’s a look at its legacyLynch/Frost Productions
- IMDb user rating: 8.8
- On air: 1990-1991
When a high school homecoming queen emerges dead, wrapped in plastic from the river, the FBI is put on the case, and a small town in rural Washington state is irrevocably upended. The secrets and local mysteries begin to bubble to the surface of the seemingly idyllic Twin Peaks. A groundbreaking and influential show crossing multiple genres (including comedy, melodrama, mystery, and horror), it is considered by many one of the greatest shows of all time.
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Lynch/Frost Productions- IMDb user rating: 8.8
- On air: 1990-1991
When a high school homecoming queen emerges dead, wrapped in plastic from the river, the FBI is put on the case, and a small town in rural Washington state is irrevocably upended. The secrets and local mysteries begin to bubble to the surface of the seemingly idyllic Twin Peaks. A groundbreaking and influential show crossing multiple genres (including comedy, melodrama, mystery, and horror), it is considered by many one of the greatest shows of all time.
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‘The Young and the Restless’ is celebrating 50 years of drama. Here’s a look at its legacyTornante Company
- IMDb user rating: 8.8
- On air: 2014-2020
BoJack Horseman, an anthropomorphic horse living in Los Angeles, was once the big star of a 1990s sitcom but has since faded into irrelevance as a washed-up alcoholic. He plans to return to prominence with an upcoming autobiography, but he is constantly at odds with his friends, agent, and ghostwriter. The show has been lauded for its thoughtful exploration of various themes, including depression, addiction, sexism, and racism, among others.
Tornante Company- IMDb user rating: 8.8
- On air: 2014-2020
BoJack Horseman, an anthropomorphic horse living in Los Angeles, was once the big star of a 1990s sitcom but has since faded into irrelevance as a washed-up alcoholic. He plans to return to prominence with an upcoming autobiography, but he is constantly at odds with his friends, agent, and ghostwriter. The show has been lauded for its thoughtful exploration of various themes, including depression, addiction, sexism, and racism, among others.
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‘The Young and the Restless’ is celebrating 50 years of drama. Here’s a look at its legacyZeppotron
- IMDb user rating: 8.8
- On air: 2011-2019
This dystopian sci-fi anthology series depicts a series of mostly disconnected stories, all pertaining to a future or alternate present in which new technologies deliver unanticipated consequences. Each episode carries different characters and tones; some are lighter and more satirical, while others are much darker. The series has received over 80 awards nominations, having taken home at least 23, including several Emmy Awards.
Zeppotron- IMDb user rating: 8.8
- On air: 2011-2019
This dystopian sci-fi anthology series depicts a series of mostly disconnected stories, all pertaining to a future or alternate present in which new technologies deliver unanticipated consequences. Each episode carries different characters and tones; some are lighter and more satirical, while others are much darker. The series has received over 80 awards nominations, having taken home at least 23, including several Emmy Awards.
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‘The Young and the Restless’ is celebrating 50 years of drama. Here’s a look at its legacyDynamo
- IMDb user rating: 8.8
- On air: 2015-2017
In the late 1980s, Pablo Escobar was the drug kingpin of Colombia and the center of the cocaine trade. The series details not just Escobar's rise and fall but the various civilians, cops, military, and political figures at the heart of the drug conflict. The popularity of the show spurred a spinoff series entitled "Narcos: Mexico."
Dynamo- IMDb user rating: 8.8
- On air: 2015-2017
In the late 1980s, Pablo Escobar was the drug kingpin of Colombia and the center of the cocaine trade. The series details not just Escobar's rise and fall but the various civilians, cops, military, and political figures at the heart of the drug conflict. The popularity of the show spurred a spinoff series entitled "Narcos: Mexico."
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‘The Young and the Restless’ is celebrating 50 years of drama. Here’s a look at its legacyCaryn Mandabach Productions
- IMDb user rating: 8.8
- On air: 2013-2022
Set in the early 20th century, this British period series follows the fictional Shelby crime family, known as the "Peaky Blinders Gang," and the exploits of its leader Thomas Shelby following his return home from World War I. Led by Cillian Murphy, the show features a revolving ensemble cast that includes Sam Neill, Tom Hardy, Adrien Brody, Aidan Gillen, and Anya Taylor-Joy, among many other European and American actors.
Caryn Mandabach Productions- IMDb user rating: 8.8
- On air: 2013-2022
Set in the early 20th century, this British period series follows the fictional Shelby crime family, known as the "Peaky Blinders Gang," and the exploits of its leader Thomas Shelby following his return home from World War I. Led by Cillian Murphy, the show features a revolving ensemble cast that includes Sam Neill, Tom Hardy, Adrien Brody, Aidan Gillen, and Anya Taylor-Joy, among many other European and American actors.
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‘The Young and the Restless’ is celebrating 50 years of drama. Here’s a look at its legacyGary Sanchez Productions
- IMDb user rating: 8.8
- On air: 2018-2023
The omnipotent Roy family's hold on international media begins to slip as patriarch Logan Roy struggles to hide his declining physical and mental health—and match the constant manipulations of his power-hungry brood of entitled offspring. Starring an ensemble cast including Brian Cox, Kieran Culkin, Jeremy Strong, and Matthew Macfadyen, the series has received acclaim, numerous awards, and was designated a "must-watch" by critic Emily VanDerWerff.
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Gary Sanchez Productions- IMDb user rating: 8.8
- On air: 2018-2023
The omnipotent Roy family's hold on international media begins to slip as patriarch Logan Roy struggles to hide his declining physical and mental health—and match the constant manipulations of his power-hungry brood of entitled offspring. Starring an ensemble cast including Brian Cox, Kieran Culkin, Jeremy Strong, and Matthew Macfadyen, the series has received acclaim, numerous awards, and was designated a "must-watch" by critic Emily VanDerWerff.
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‘The Young and the Restless’ is celebrating 50 years of drama. Here’s a look at its legacyForward Movement
- IMDb user rating: 8.9
- On air: 2019
Director Ava DuVernay's drama series turns its lens on the Central Park Five: five Black men who were wrongfully accused of raping a white woman in Central Park in 1989. "When They See Us" takes a dramatized look at the lives and families of the five accused young men. The series received acclaim and garnered 11 nominations at the 71st Primetime Emmy Awards, where actor Jharrel Jerome won for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Limited Series or Movie.
Forward Movement- IMDb user rating: 8.9
- On air: 2019
Director Ava DuVernay's drama series turns its lens on the Central Park Five: five Black men who were wrongfully accused of raping a white woman in Central Park in 1989. "When They See Us" takes a dramatized look at the lives and families of the five accused young men. The series received acclaim and garnered 11 nominations at the 71st Primetime Emmy Awards, where actor Jharrel Jerome won for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Limited Series or Movie.
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‘The Young and the Restless’ is celebrating 50 years of drama. Here’s a look at its legacyJohn Wells Productions
- IMDb user rating: 8.9
- On air: 1999-2006
A political drama from acclaimed screenwriter Aaron Sorkin, "The West Wing" depicts the personal and professional lives of presidential advisors as they conduct business for fictional president Josiah "Jed" Bartlet. The show received tons of praise, awards, critical analysis, and is often referenced on lists of the greatest TV shows of all time. It also had notoriously high production values, rounding out at nearly $3 million per episode.
John Wells Productions- IMDb user rating: 8.9
- On air: 1999-2006
A political drama from acclaimed screenwriter Aaron Sorkin, "The West Wing" depicts the personal and professional lives of presidential advisors as they conduct business for fictional president Josiah "Jed" Bartlet. The show received tons of praise, awards, critical analysis, and is often referenced on lists of the greatest TV shows of all time. It also had notoriously high production values, rounding out at nearly $3 million per episode.
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‘The Young and the Restless’ is celebrating 50 years of drama. Here’s a look at its legacyMGM Television
- IMDb user rating: 8.9
- On air: 2014-present
Based on the Coen brothers' acclaimed film of the same name, this anthology series lifts themes, locations, characterizations, and references to other Coen brothers films in telling a new Midwestern crime caper each season. Each season features an entirely new ensemble cast, including actors such as Martin Freeman, Billy Bob Thornton, Kirsten Dunst, Ted Danson, and Ewan McGregor. Each season has received various Emmy nominations.
MGM Television- IMDb user rating: 8.9
- On air: 2014-present
Based on the Coen brothers' acclaimed film of the same name, this anthology series lifts themes, locations, characterizations, and references to other Coen brothers films in telling a new Midwestern crime caper each season. Each season features an entirely new ensemble cast, including actors such as Martin Freeman, Billy Bob Thornton, Kirsten Dunst, Ted Danson, and Ewan McGregor. Each season has received various Emmy nominations.
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‘The Young and the Restless’ is celebrating 50 years of drama. Here’s a look at its legacyAnonymous Content
- IMDb user rating: 8.9
- On air: 2014-2019
An anthology crime drama featuring a self-contained narrative and brand new cast each season, Season 1 stars Matthew McConaughey and Woody Harrelson as two Louisiana detectives on the hunt for a killer who has evaded them over the course of 17 years. The series overall has been praised for its storylines and performances, but after a shaky second season, critic Sean T. Collins wrote that Season 3 "wasn't the flashiest season of 'True Detective,' or the scariest, or the trippiest. It was simply the best."
Anonymous Content- IMDb user rating: 8.9
- On air: 2014-2019
An anthology crime drama featuring a self-contained narrative and brand new cast each season, Season 1 stars Matthew McConaughey and Woody Harrelson as two Louisiana detectives on the hunt for a killer who has evaded them over the course of 17 years. The series overall has been praised for its storylines and performances, but after a shaky second season, critic Sean T. Collins wrote that Season 3 "wasn't the flashiest season of 'True Detective,' or the scariest, or the trippiest. It was simply the best."
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‘The Young and the Restless’ is celebrating 50 years of drama. Here’s a look at its legacyHigh Bridge Productions
- IMDb user rating: 8.9
- On air: 2015-2022
This spinoff of the acclaimed series "Breaking Bad" follows the show's side character Saul Goodman, from his humble beginnings six years prior to "Breaking Bad" as a former con artist named Jimmy McGill on his journey to becoming the lawyer Saul Goodman. The series has received critical acclaim, garnering more than 20 Emmy nominations, among many other award nominations.
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High Bridge Productions- IMDb user rating: 8.9
- On air: 2015-2022
This spinoff of the acclaimed series "Breaking Bad" follows the show's side character Saul Goodman, from his humble beginnings six years prior to "Breaking Bad" as a former con artist named Jimmy McGill on his journey to becoming the lawyer Saul Goodman. The series has received critical acclaim, garnering more than 20 Emmy nominations, among many other award nominations.
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‘The Young and the Restless’ is celebrating 50 years of drama. Here’s a look at its legacy20th Century Fox Television
- IMDb user rating: 9.0
- On air: 2002-2003
In a distant future, a renegade crew aboard a spaceship named Serenity tries to survive in the galaxy as they search for jobs, evade conflict, and travel to unknown places in the stars. Despite being canceled after only one season, the show has a strong fan base, the cult success of which led to a film continuation entitled "Serenity."
20th Century Fox Television- IMDb user rating: 9.0
- On air: 2002-2003
In a distant future, a renegade crew aboard a spaceship named Serenity tries to survive in the galaxy as they search for jobs, evade conflict, and travel to unknown places in the stars. Despite being canceled after only one season, the show has a strong fan base, the cult success of which led to a film continuation entitled "Serenity."
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‘The Young and the Restless’ is celebrating 50 years of drama. Here’s a look at its legacyNaughty Dog
- IMDb user rating: 9.0
- On air: 2023
Based on the popular video game, this post-apocalyptic series is set 20 years following a catastrophic fungal disease that leaves sufferers in a zombielike state. Smuggler Joel (Pedro Pascal) is tasked with escorting teenager Ellie (Bella Ramsey) across the wasteland that is the United States, and together they must fight to survive. "The Last of Us" drew in a record 4.7 million viewers on its premiere, the second-biggest (only behind "House of the Dragon") in over a decade.
Naughty Dog- IMDb user rating: 9.0
- On air: 2023
Based on the popular video game, this post-apocalyptic series is set 20 years following a catastrophic fungal disease that leaves sufferers in a zombielike state. Smuggler Joel (Pedro Pascal) is tasked with escorting teenager Ellie (Bella Ramsey) across the wasteland that is the United States, and together they must fight to survive. "The Last of Us" drew in a record 4.7 million viewers on its premiere, the second-biggest (only behind "House of the Dragon") in over a decade.
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‘The Young and the Restless’ is celebrating 50 years of drama. Here’s a look at its legacyCayuga Productions
- IMDb user rating: 9.1
- On air: 1959-1964
The classic anthology series hosted by Rod Serling dabbles in various genres, such as science fiction, horror, sci-fi, and thriller, with each episode telling a new tale of suspense or mystery and ending most often with an unexpected twist. The extremely influential show led to two films, a comic book, novels, a radio series, and three television revivals, the most recent one helmed by Jordan Peele.
Cayuga Productions- IMDb user rating: 9.1
- On air: 1959-1964
The classic anthology series hosted by Rod Serling dabbles in various genres, such as science fiction, horror, sci-fi, and thriller, with each episode telling a new tale of suspense or mystery and ending most often with an unexpected twist. The extremely influential show led to two films, a comic book, novels, a radio series, and three television revivals, the most recent one helmed by Jordan Peele.
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‘The Young and the Restless’ is celebrating 50 years of drama. Here’s a look at its legacyHartswood Films
- IMDb user rating: 9.1
- On air: 2010-2017
A contemporary take on Arthur Conan Doyle's eponymous detective, this British crime series stars Benedict Cumberbatch as Holmes and Martin Freeman as Watson, as the pair solve crimes in modern-day London and Holmes staves off his recurring nemesis, Moriarty (Andrew Scott). The series has been critically acclaimed, nominated for 42 awards, winning at least 24. Critic Emily S. Mendel described the plots of season one as "impressive, inventive, baffling, exciting, and engrossing."
Hartswood Films- IMDb user rating: 9.1
- On air: 2010-2017
A contemporary take on Arthur Conan Doyle's eponymous detective, this British crime series stars Benedict Cumberbatch as Holmes and Martin Freeman as Watson, as the pair solve crimes in modern-day London and Holmes staves off his recurring nemesis, Moriarty (Andrew Scott). The series has been critically acclaimed, nominated for 42 awards, winning at least 24. Critic Emily S. Mendel described the plots of season one as "impressive, inventive, baffling, exciting, and engrossing."
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‘The Young and the Restless’ is celebrating 50 years of drama. Here’s a look at its legacyHome Box Office (HBO)
- IMDb user rating: 9.2
- On air: 1999-2007
Mob boss Tony Soprano is caught between the problems of his family life and the problems of his crime family life as he attends therapy sessions to deal with his panic attacks and sorts through affairs, power struggles, betrayals, and violence. Since its original run, the series has become a hugely influential cultural touchstone regarded by many as the best TV show of all time, ranking at #1 at Rolling Stone.
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Home Box Office (HBO)- IMDb user rating: 9.2
- On air: 1999-2007
Mob boss Tony Soprano is caught between the problems of his family life and the problems of his crime family life as he attends therapy sessions to deal with his panic attacks and sorts through affairs, power struggles, betrayals, and violence. Since its original run, the series has become a hugely influential cultural touchstone regarded by many as the best TV show of all time, ranking at #1 at Rolling Stone.
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‘The Young and the Restless’ is celebrating 50 years of drama. Here’s a look at its legacyHome Box Office (HBO)
- IMDb user rating: 9.2
- On air: 2011-2019
The hit dark fantasy drama follows the contentious relationships between the noble dynasties in the fictional land of Westeros, many of whom are either vying for a seat at the Iron Throne of the Seven Kingdoms—where the leader of all of Westeros takes their seat—or attempting to gain independence from it. Meanwhile, an evil supernatural force stirs in the North, threatening to wipe out all life. The series became notorious for its excessive violence and nudity, though it has received generous acclaim and a massive fan base.
Home Box Office (HBO)- IMDb user rating: 9.2
- On air: 2011-2019
The hit dark fantasy drama follows the contentious relationships between the noble dynasties in the fictional land of Westeros, many of whom are either vying for a seat at the Iron Throne of the Seven Kingdoms—where the leader of all of Westeros takes their seat—or attempting to gain independence from it. Meanwhile, an evil supernatural force stirs in the North, threatening to wipe out all life. The series became notorious for its excessive violence and nudity, though it has received generous acclaim and a massive fan base.
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‘The Young and the Restless’ is celebrating 50 years of drama. Here’s a look at its legacyBlown Deadline Productions
- IMDb user rating: 9.3
- On air: 2002-2008
Set in Baltimore, this crime drama series uses each season to look at a different facet of the city and its relationship with law enforcement, from the illegal drug trade to the city government, schools, print news, and the seaport systems. Though it received no major awards during its run, it is now highly regarded and lauded for its realism and social commentary.
Blown Deadline Productions- IMDb user rating: 9.3
- On air: 2002-2008
Set in Baltimore, this crime drama series uses each season to look at a different facet of the city and its relationship with law enforcement, from the illegal drug trade to the city government, schools, print news, and the seaport systems. Though it received no major awards during its run, it is now highly regarded and lauded for its realism and social commentary.
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‘The Young and the Restless’ is celebrating 50 years of drama. Here’s a look at its legacyDreamWorks
- IMDb user rating: 9.4
- On air: 2001
This war miniseries chronicles the real-life "Easy Company" of the 2nd Battalion of the 506th Parachute Infantry Regiment during World War II, as they've been assigned to the U.S. Army's 101st Airborne Division. The show is based on real events and people, dramatizing their time in the war and their relationships with one another. The series received widespread acclaim, having been hailed by Mike McDaniel of the Houston Chronicle as "the best film ever made to show the everlasting bond forged in war between ordinary men."
DreamWorks- IMDb user rating: 9.4
- On air: 2001
This war miniseries chronicles the real-life "Easy Company" of the 2nd Battalion of the 506th Parachute Infantry Regiment during World War II, as they've been assigned to the U.S. Army's 101st Airborne Division. The show is based on real events and people, dramatizing their time in the war and their relationships with one another. The series received widespread acclaim, having been hailed by Mike McDaniel of the Houston Chronicle as "the best film ever made to show the everlasting bond forged in war between ordinary men."
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‘The Young and the Restless’ is celebrating 50 years of drama. Here’s a look at its legacyHome Box Office (HBO)
- IMDb user rating: 9.4
- On air: 2019
A dark tale of ignorance, human error, and dishonest leaders, the Chernobyl disaster of 1986 is dramatized in this five-part miniseries. Starring Jared Harris, Emily Watson, and Stellan Skarsgård, the show chronicles the disaster itself and the cleanup efforts afterward as brave men and women risked their lives to save others and uncover the truth. It received a hefty 19 Emmy nominations and won 10. It also won the Golden Globe Award for Best Miniseries or Television Film.
Home Box Office (HBO)- IMDb user rating: 9.4
- On air: 2019
A dark tale of ignorance, human error, and dishonest leaders, the Chernobyl disaster of 1986 is dramatized in this five-part miniseries. Starring Jared Harris, Emily Watson, and Stellan Skarsgård, the show chronicles the disaster itself and the cleanup efforts afterward as brave men and women risked their lives to save others and uncover the truth. It received a hefty 19 Emmy nominations and won 10. It also won the Golden Globe Award for Best Miniseries or Television Film.
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‘The Young and the Restless’ is celebrating 50 years of drama. Here’s a look at its legacyHigh Bridge Productions
- IMDb user rating: 9.5
- On air: 2008-2013
When high school teacher Walter White is faced with a lung cancer diagnosis, he doesn't know where he's going to come up with the money for his treatments—that is until he turns to crime and begins concocting his own batches of meth with a former student. Regarded as one of the best shows of all time, with the characters of Walter White and Jesse Pinkman becoming icons themselves, the series won 16 Emmys. Its success spurred the spinoff show, "Better Call Saul."
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High Bridge Productions- IMDb user rating: 9.5
- On air: 2008-2013
When high school teacher Walter White is faced with a lung cancer diagnosis, he doesn't know where he's going to come up with the money for his treatments—that is until he turns to crime and begins concocting his own batches of meth with a former student. Regarded as one of the best shows of all time, with the characters of Walter White and Jesse Pinkman becoming icons themselves, the series won 16 Emmys. Its success spurred the spinoff show, "Better Call Saul."
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