Let’s get this out of the way: Power creator Courtney Kemp hates being asked for spoilers about whats’s going to happen in the final episodes of her hit crime saga. Hints, clues, teasers — whatever you want to call them, Courtney Kemp doesn’t enjoy playing with them, preferring that viewers focus on the Starz drama’s
Month: December 2019
The best thing about the overabundance of shows on television is that even though there are copious amounts of bad television to watch, they’re fairly well matched by good television. And 2019 was no exception. No matter what you enjoy, there was something excellent to watch. Narrowing the best wasn’t an easy task, but remember,
by Trevor Kimball, December 21, 2019 (Starz) Television can be a bittersweet business, full of cancellations and renewals. This time around, Sweetbitter has ended up getting the short end of the stick. Starz has cancelled the low-rated dramedy series after two seasons. Sweetbitter stars Ella Purnell, Tom Sturridge, Caitlin FitzGerald, Paul Sparks, Evan Jonigkeit, Eden Epstein, Jasmine
Who could have guessed that a cliché-riddled rom-com which most viewers probably forgot about would end up being Netflix’s most popular offering of 2019? That’s right, Netflix has now revealed in a Twitter thread that of all the new films, series, and specials it added to its streaming library throughout the year, it was Murder
If you read TV Fanatic regularly, you know that we lean toward dramas and genre shows much more than comedies, so you’ll probably feel the need to supplement the list of our favorite comedies with some of your own! Please remember that with have almost two dozen favorites lists that we couldn’t showcase every show
Get your noisemakers and goofy glasses ready because New Year’s Eve is almost here! Pretty soon, we’ll be saying goodbye (or good riddance, depending) to 2019 and hello to 2020. If you’re planning to watch along as the ball drops in Times Square, we’re here to help! We’ve rounded up all of the tune-in options
Who doesn’t like to get transported to another time? The shows below are some of the best historical pieces on television, and definitely favorites. Please remember that with have almost two dozen favorites lists that we couldn’t showcase every show on every list, so we parsed them out a bit to make it more fun.
Who says network shows are too safe these days? In a sea of bland sitcom revivals and by-the-book procedurals, NBC is taking a huge swing with Zoey’s Extraordinary Playlist — debuting Tuesday, Jan. 7 at 10/9c; I’ve seen the first three episodes — starring Jane Levy as a woman who starts hearing strangers’ innermost thoughts
Zac Efron had a close call while filming his new adventure series for Quibi, eerily titled Killing Zac Efron. During production on the upcoming reality show, which features the actor stranded for three weeks on a remote island with a local guide and minimal gear, Efron was reportedly stricken with a serious infection and had
Welcome to Sutton Grove. The land of Friday night football games, late-night bonfires, underage drinking, and cheerleaders galore. It’s a Midwestern town that’s seen better days, and like many small towns across the states, it has been hit hard by the wayward economy. But Sutton Grove and its decline are just a piece of the
Thanks Obama! The gifting holidays may be over, but it’s still a very special time of year as former President Barack Obama shares his annual lists of favorite entries in entertainment. On Sunday, Obama revealed his choices for the best films and television series of the year, and it looks like even POTUS 44 couldn’t
And the list goes on! For this decade’s list, we’re focusing on unforgettable friendships. No, we didn’t get them all, but these friends sure stand out among the rest! Please remember that with have almost two dozen favorites lists that we couldn’t showcase every show on every list, so we parsed them out a bit
Cartoons aren’t just for kids anymore, and some of the best TV shows of the decade were animated series. So if you’ve been sleeping on Rick and Morty or Bob’s Burgers or Steven Universe because they’re animated, then you’ve been missing out. But don’t worry — TV Guide has got you covered with a year-by-year
We’re running down our favorite shows of the decade! In addition to our favorite action/adventure series and favorite procedurals, and relationship-focused programming, we’re on to a big one — supernatural series! Here is a reminder that we have almost two dozen favorites lists, and since we couldn’t showcase every show on every list, we parsed them out a
It’s a strange comfort finding solace in something that terrifies most of the world. It’s an exclusive feeling, like you’re part of a special club that only a select few know the password to. The paranormal is not a naturally palatable subject for many people, and yet Travel Channel’s popular Ghost Adventures has taken this
We’re running down our favorite shows of the decade! In addition to our favorite action/adventure series and favorite procedurals, and relationship-focused programming, and supernatural series! Now, let’s take a look at limited/anthology series! Here is a reminder that we have almost two dozen favorites lists, and since we couldn’t showcase every show on every list, we parsed them out a
[The following contains spoilers for the Season 1 finale of The Mandalorian and The Rise of Skywalker. Read at your own risk.] The Mandalorian has been playing a very patient game for the past two months, revealing very little, taking its time to set up characters and stakes, and taking half-steps towards an eventual confrontation
2019 was a rough year for those who worked on the Star Trek franchise and its fans. Many people who were part of Star Trek’s mission to “explore strange new worlds …” passed away. In their honor, let’s take a look back at some of their finest TV adventures. D.C. Fontana Star Trek wouldn’t be
[Warning: The following contains spoilers for Season 2 of YOU. Read at your own risk!] Another season of Joe Goldberg’s (Penn Badgley) creepy stalking adventures is in the books, and chances are, you’re already ready for another round. But books is the operative word because YOU Season 2 was based off of Caroline Kepnes’ 2016
Damage finds damage. Delilah uttered those wise words, and she was NOT wrong. Like moths to a flame, Joe and Love found each other, but when faced with his brand of crazy, he lost interest. The season has had its fair share of shockers, and so many “OMG” and “WTF” moments one lost track, but
Looking for something new to watch on Netflix? Here is a list of all the best new shows and movies released on Netflix the week of Dec. 27 – Jan. 2. Netflix 2019 becomes Netflix 2020 this week (it’s Netflix’s world, we’re just living in it). 2019 was kind of an off year TV-wise for
And the twisted tale continues. You’d half expect one would need to take a shower to wash off the icky midway through YOU Season 2, but you get desensitized to it after a while. Let’s not unpack what that says. Instead, let’s unpack all the action that happened on YOU Season 2 Episode 5, and YOU Season
[Warning: The following contains spoilers for Season 2 of YOU. Read at your own risk!] As the poster promised, Joe Goldberg (Penn Badgley) did indeed meet his match in YOU Season 2, but the woman who held up a mirror to his worst ways probably wasn’t the one fans expected her to be. If you
A little show called Arrow premiered on The CW on October 10th, 2012. It was the year that Marvel released the monster of a film that was The Avengers, which could only mean that superheroes were stepping into the forefront of the content coming out of Hollywood. While DC Comics ventured out into the big
Looking at the list of TV Guide’s best shows of the last decade, you’ll notice it includes only programs that premiered on or after January 1, 2010. So while it features 25 terrific shows that will no doubt be remembered for the ways in which they broke our hearts and busted our guts — sometimes
The return to Hope Valley was perfect! When Calls the Heart Season 7 Episode 0 serves as our first look at the upcoming season (which seems too far away) and provided a lot for us to ponder while we wait for it to begin. It’s hard to believe it’s been a year since Little Jack was
TV changed more this decade than it had any time since it switched from black and white to color. From who we watched (people from communities that had never gotten the chance to tell their stories on TV before) to how we watched it (on our phones and via streaming platforms), every part of the
Did Carl manage to fix the mean streets of Chicago? On Shameless Season 10 Episode 7, the teenager learned more details about the crime rate, and what the city was doing to fix it. Meanwhile, Frank prepared to sell Carl’s child to Ingrid when it emerged that her ex-husband was leaving her all over again. What
You’re still struggling to catch up on shows that aired five years ago, so you’re going to love this: Here’s a list of TV series coming out in 2020 that we’re already super pumped to watch even though we already know we’ll never have enough time to watch them all! With HBO Max, Peacock, Disney+,
‘Tis the season where everyone tries to convince Santa that they’ve been on their best behavior all year long. But Santa has a list, he’s checked it twice, and he knows exactly which TV characters were naughty or nice. For every character that deserves a nice Christmas gift is a character who’s been so bad