15 TV Shows To Watch If You Like Hulu's Paradise
Dan Fogelman's 2025 Hulu series Paradise mixes political intrigue with a post‑apocalyptic bunker premise, quickly becoming a binge‑worthy thriller. To satisfy its growing fanbase, a curated list of 15 television series—from classic conspiracies like 24 to futuristic dramas such as Ascension and Silo—offers comparable tension, mystery, and genre blending. The selections span network, cable, and streaming platforms, highlighting both established hits and newer niche titles. This guide helps viewers extend the Paradise experience across diverse storytelling styles.
NCIS: Origins' Adam Campbell Teases Ducky's Return: 'It's A Treat For The Fans' — Watch Exclusive Sneak Peek
Adam Campbell, the young actor portraying Dr. Donald “Ducky” Mallard in NCIS: Origins, announced the character’s return in the upcoming Tuesday episode. The plot centers on Ducky assisting the team to prove Dr. Tango’s innocence after a human‑remains theft charge....
Patrick Dempsey Starred In A Terrible Sitcom Based On One Of The '80s Greatest Teen Movies
CBS launched a short‑lived sitcom adaptation of the 1982 cult film *Fast Times at Ridgemont High* in early 1986, starring Patrick Dempsey as Mike Damone. The series ran for only seven episodes before cancellation, hampered by recasting, a sanitized tone,...
Why A Scathing Ozark Review Made Star Jason Bateman Crack Up
Jason Bateman’s turn from sitcom star to the restrained finance fixer Marty Byrde in Netflix’s *Ozark* drew early criticism, including a *New York Times* review calling him “aggressively bland.” Bateman later said the scathing line made him laugh, appreciating the creative jab....
Walton Goggins Was Nearly Fired From The Shield After Just One Episode
Walton Goggins was nearly dismissed from FX's crime drama *The Shield* after his two‑line appearance in the pilot, as executives questioned the show's risky premise. Creator Shawn Ryan intervened, writing the second episode to center on Goggins’ character Shane Vendrell,...
Jensen Ackles Teases 'Bananas' Supernatural Reunion With Jared Padalecki And Misha Collins In The Boys Season 5
Jensen Ackles confirmed that his former Supernatural co‑stars Jared Padalecki and Misha Collins will appear together in Prime Video’s fifth and final season of The Boys. The official trailer shows Ackles’s Soldier Boy roughing up Collins’s new character while Padalecki...
Save The Dates: Murder, She Wrote Movie, R.J. Decker On The Move, And More
Universal Pictures announced a theatrical adaptation of the classic TV series “Murder, She Wrote,” starring Jamie Lee Curtis as Jessica Fletcher, slated for release on December 22, 2027. The film will be directed by Jason Moore with a screenplay by...
Casting News: A Different World Revival Adds More Alumni, Bridgerton Star's Amazon Cop Drama, And More
Netflix is reviving the 1990s sitcom *A Different World* with a fresh freshman protagonist, Deborah Wayne, while bringing back original alumni Glynn Turman and Dawnn Lewis as guest stars. The revival also retains veteran cast members Kadeem Hardison, Jasmine Guy,...
Invincible Season 4 Taps A Beloved Hollywood Legend To Voice Satan
Invincible Season 4 introduces Bruce Campbell as the voice of Satan, expanding the series' star‑studded voice roster. Campbell first appeared in a post‑credits cameo in Season 3, but Episode 4 of Season 4 reveals his character’s full name and a dramatic power shift. The...
Counterpart: Why Starz Canceled The J. K. Simmons Series
Starz cancelled the critically acclaimed sci‑fi drama *Counterpart* after two seasons, despite both seasons holding a perfect 100% rating on Rotten Tomatoes. The series, starring Oscar‑winner J.K. Simmons, follows a low‑level U.N. employee who discovers a parallel‑universe cold war. Starz...
What Happened To Ty Pennington After Extreme Makeover: Home Edition
Ty Pennington left "Extreme Makeover: Home Edition" in 2012 after the series averaged 15 million viewers at its peak. He published a memoir, "Life to the Extreme," in 2019, sharing his ADHD experience and promoting a $25,000 Dream Kitchen sweepstakes. Since...
A Ted Scene-Stealer Had An Unforgettable Guest Role In It's Always Sunny In Philadelphia
Peacock’s original sitcom “Ted” features Alanna Ubach as Susan Bennett, the well‑meaning mother of protagonist John. Ubach previously delivered a standout guest performance on FX’s “It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia,” playing Roxy, a brash sex worker who becomes the object of...
Who Was Melanie Olmstead? The Yellowstone Connection And Tribute Explained
The season‑two finale of Paramount’s neo‑Western “Yellowstone” closed with a dedication to Melanie Olmstead, a transportation professional whose credits include John Carter, Hereditary and Point Break. Olmstead, born in 1968 and deceased in 2019, is not listed among the series’ crew,...
Criminal Minds Renewed At Paramount+ Ahead Of Season 19 Premiere — Heated Rivalry's Connor Storrie To Guest Star
Paramount+ has renewed the long‑running procedural "Criminal Minds" through a landmark 20th season while announcing a May 28, 2024 premiere for Season 19. The upcoming season returns the core ensemble—Joe Mantegna, A.J. Cook, Kirsten Vangsness, among others—and adds a star‑studded roster of...
The Pitt Season 2 Casts Mary McCormack And Sara Wyle — Exclusive First Look
Mary McCormack joins HBO Max’s Emmy‑winning drama The Pitt for Season 2, guest‑starring in Episode 13 as neurosurgeon Dr. Linda Conley. The episode also features Noah Wyle’s real‑life wife, Sara Wyle, playing ER patient Ashley Davis. The episode streams Thursday, April 2, and...
NCIS Turns 500: The Cast Picks Their Favorite Episodes To Film
NCIS reaches its 500th episode, celebrating 23 seasons on CBS. The cast and showrunner were asked to name the episodes they most enjoyed filming, revealing personal, emotional, and technical highlights. Selections range from early milestones like Sean Murray’s first shoot...
The Worst Episode Of The Simpsons, According To IMDb
The Simpsons’ season 23 finale, “Lisa Goes Gaga,” is currently IMDb’s lowest‑rated episode, averaging 4.0 out of 10 from roughly 3,700 votes. Viewers slammed the episode as a thinly veiled Lady Gaga commercial that sacrificed story for celebrity showcase. Critics highlighted the...
The Munsters' Near-Forgotten '80s Revival Ran Longer Than The Original Series
The original 1964‑66 sitcom "The Munsters" aired two seasons and produced 72 episodes. A 1988 revival titled "The Munsters Today" ran three seasons, delivering 73 episodes—one more than the classic series. The reboot recast all principal roles and introduced a...
George Clooney Changed This ER Star's Mind About Joining The Show
George Clooney personally encouraged John Stamos to audition for NBC's medical drama "ER," leading the actor to join the series as Dr. Tony Gates in its twelfth season. Stamos, initially unfamiliar with the show, later praised its impact and expressed...
Why Fox Was Known As The 'Wire Hanger' Network In Its Early Years
When Fox launched in October 1986 it entered a market dominated by CBS, NBC and ABC, relying on just six UHF affiliate stations that covered only a fraction of the country. Early programming such as *Married… with Children*, *The Simpsons*...
Drag Race Queen Slams Law Roach For 'Nasty' Judging Style: 'I'm Not A Fan Of His Morals Or His Ethics'
Discord Addams, the latest contestant eliminated from RuPaul's Drag Race, publicly condemned guest judge Law Roach for what she described as a "nasty" and unconstructive judging style. Roach’s blunt remarks, including a personal tirade about his father, sparked a debate...
How The Big Bang Theory Filmed Howard Floating In Outer Space
Season six of The Big Bang Theory sent Howard Wolowitz to the International Space Station, but the scenes were filmed on a Warner Bros soundstage. Production designer John Shaffner and set decorator Ann Shea built a detailed ISS replica using...
What Peaky Blinders Got Wrong About The History Of Those Iconic Hats
The hit series *Peaky Blinders* dramatizes a Birmingham gang, but its signature flat caps with hidden razor blades are fictional. Historian Carl Chinn notes razor blades were expensive and impractical for the working‑class gang, and the real Peaky Blinders were most active in...
What To Watch Thursday: Beauty In Black Returns, March Madness On CBS, And More
The Thursday, March 19, 2026 TV guide spotlights a packed lineup, from the return of Tyler Perry’s drama Beauty in Black on Netflix to an extensive March Madness slate on CBS and its cable partners. Women’s NCAA First Four opens the evening on ESPN2, while ABC...
The Highly Successful MASH Spin-Off That Almost Nobody Talks About Today
M*A*S*H’s only successful spin‑off, “Trapper John, M.D.,” aired from 1979 to 1986, delivering seven seasons and 151 episodes. The hour‑long medical drama shifted the character from a Korean‑war comedy to a contemporary San Francisco chief of surgery, distancing itself from its...
NCIS Episode 500 Sneak Peek: Is NCIS Really Getting Shut Down?!
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Donnie Wahlberg's Favorite Blue Bloods Episode Is Also The Show's Most Important
Donnie Wahlberg says the *Blue Bloods* pilot is his favorite episode, noting it still holds up after 14 seasons. The pilot established the Reagan family dynamics, the iconic Sunday dinner, and the procedural‑family hybrid formula. Wahlberg revealed the series almost...
Free Bert Renewed For Season 2 At Netflix
Netflix has officially renewed the comedy series “Free Bert” for a second season. The show, starring stand‑up comedian Bert Kreischer playing a fictionalized version of himself, debuted on January 22 and follows his family’s clash with Beverly Hills culture. Production will again take...
Before Joining Marvel's Avengers, Jeremy Renner Was A Serial Killer Vampire On Angel
Jeremy Renner appeared as Penn, a blood‑sucking serial killer vampire, in the Season 1 episode “Somnambulist” of Joss Whedon’s Angel. The character, dubbed “The Pope,” carved crucifixes into victims’ cheeks, contrasting sharply with Renner’s later heroic roles. Renner’s brief stint on Angel...
Marshals Introduces Michael Cudlitz As Longtime Dutton Enemy: He'll Be A 'Large Thorn In Kayce's Side,' EP Says
The Yellowstone spin‑off "Marshals" introduces Michael Cudlitz as Randall Clegg, a long‑standing Montana family rival to the Duttons. Showrunner Spencer Hudnut says Clegg will become a "large thorn" in Kayce Dutton’s side this season, promising direct confrontations. The casting marks...
Ray Bradbury Once Walked Out On A Meeting With NBC: 'I Knew It Was Hopeless'
Ray Bradbury walked out of an NBC meeting in the mid‑1980s after executives asked him to tone down his literary style and produce something "like Franz Kafka." The network wanted to adapt his classics such as Fahrenheit 451, The Martian Chronicles, and The Illustrated Man, but...
How Subway Saved A Fan-Favorite NBC Action Series From Cancellation
NBC’s spy‑comedy “Chuck” faced cancellation after a low‑rated Season 2. A fan‑driven campaign urged viewers to buy Subway sandwiches, turning purchases into a financial pledge for the series. Subway responded by negotiating a sponsorship deal with NBC, embedding its products into...
15 TV Shows Recommended By Stephen King
Stephen King, the prolific horror novelist, shared his favorite television series, compiling a list of fifteen shows spanning horror, drama, sci‑fi, and crime across Netflix, HBO, Apple TV+, and network outlets. His endorsements include supernatural thriller Evil, German time‑travel drama Dark,...
TVLine's Performer Of The Week: Sarah Pidgeon
FX’s docudrama “Love Story: John F. Kennedy Jr. & Carolyn Bessette” earned Performer of the Week honors for Sarah Pidgeon, who delivered a nuanced portrayal of Carolyn Bessette in the episode “Obsession.” The episode dramatizes the couple’s early marriage, media...
What To Watch Saturday: Harry Styles Pulls SNL Double Duty, The Madison Premiere, And More
Saturday’s TV lineup blends high‑profile entertainment with strategic premieres. Harry Styles will both host and perform on Saturday Night Live, while Paramount+ debuts Taylor Sheridan’s drama The Madison with its first three episodes. The NBA season finale pits the Denver Nuggets...
Why Bones' Creator Wasn't Surprised When The Spin-Off Series The Finder Tanked
Hart Hanson, creator of "Bones," said he expected the spin‑off "The Finder" to struggle, and the series indeed faltered after one season. Fans of the original procedural were skeptical of new characters and resisted the backdoor pilot that introduced Walter...
Ratings: Lincoln Lawyer Dominates Nielsen Streaming Top 10 With Season 4 Release; The Pitt Comes In At No. 2
Netflix’s legal drama “The Lincoln Lawyer” reclaimed the Nielsen streaming top spot for the week of Feb 9‑15, amassing 2.54 billion minutes across its 40 episodes, with 74 % of that consumption coming from the freshly released Season 4. HBO Max’s “The Pitt” secured...
Star Trek: Starfleet Academy Puts The Federation On Trial In Explosive Finale — Plus, Grade Season 1!
In the season‑finale of Paramount+’s Star Trek: Starfleet Academy, space pirate Nus Braka detonates an Omega minefield that could wipe out over a hundred billion lives, forcing cadet Jett and her team to race against time. The cadets employ a Rubin‑particle...
A Series From Arrowverse Creator Greg Berlanti Featured Two Future Marvel Stars
Greg Berlanti’s early drama series Everwood featured future Marvel stars Emily VanCamp and Chris Pratt. The WB show ran from 2002‑2006, following a neurosurgeon’s family adjusting to small‑town life. Both VanCamp and Pratt later headlined major Marvel projects—Sharon Carter in...
A Forgotten Doctor Who Spin-Off Introduced A Major Recurring Character
The 1995 direct‑to‑video film *Downtime* introduced Kate Lethbridge‑Stewart, the Brigadier’s daughter, marking one of the earliest Doctor Who spin‑offs. The character re‑appeared in the revived series in 2012, later recast with Jemma Redgrave and promoted to commander‑in‑chief of UNIT. After a decade...
Casting News: Doc Adds Blair Underwood, Kate Walsh's CBS Comedy Pilot, And More
Veteran actor Blair Underwood is set to guest‑star in the Season 2 finale of Fox’s medical drama Doc before becoming a series regular for Season 3, which the network has already renewed. Underwood will portray Dr. Ben Grant, a charismatic trauma and...
Why Bruce Willis' '80s Series Moonlighting Was Canceled
Moonlighting, the 1980s ABC series starring Bruce Willis and Cybill Shepherd, was cancelled after its fifth season despite early critical acclaim. Ratings plummeted to 70th place on Nielsen charts, driven by production disruptions when Willis filmed Die Hard and Shepherd...
10 Best Cartoon Network Shows Of The 2010s, Ranked
Cartoon Network’s 2010s lineup is celebrated in a new ranking of its ten best shows, from “Adventure Time” to “Over the Garden Wall.” The list highlights how the network’s experimental storytelling, diverse representation, and genre‑bending animation set a new benchmark...
Why The Summer I Turned Pretty's Season 3 Poster Was Changed Weeks After The Finale
The Summer I Turned Pretty’s third‑season poster was swapped weeks after the finale, replacing Jeremiah’s kiss with Conrad’s. Showrunner Jenny Han confirmed the change was intentional, referencing the classic 1954 film Sabrina. The alternate image was pre‑shot and released later...
Henry Winkler Had Four Firm Rules About Playing Fonzie On Happy Days
When Henry Winkler was cast as Arthur “Fonzie” Fonzarelli on Happy Days, he imposed four personal rules—no combing hair, no gum, no military‑style belt, and no cigarettes—to avoid a clichéd 1950s tough‑guy look. By rejecting those props he invented a...
What Is Nickelodeon's Iconic Green Slime Made Of And Is It Edible?
Nickelodeon’s signature green slime originated on the 1980s show *You Can’t Do That on Television* and later became a staple of *Double Dare* and the Kids’ Choice Awards. Early recipes combined gelatin, food coloring, oatmeal and even shampoo, while the...
Casting News: 1923 Star Joins Joshua Jackson's HBO Max Pilot, Baywatch Reboot Adds Brooks Nader, And More
Julia Schlaepfer, known for Paramount+’s "1923," has been cast as Liz in Greg Berlanti’s HBO Max pilot "How to Survive Without Me," joining Joshua Jackson, Kaley Cuoco and Ray Romano. Fox’s Baywatch reboot adds swimsuit model Brooks Nader as lifeguard...
Why Lukas Gage Was Fired From Mad Men (And The Nickname It Earned Him)
Lukas Gage was cast as a 15‑year‑old in AMC's *Mad Men* but was dismissed after producers saw his large upper‑body tattoo, which clashed with the show’s 1950s aesthetic. The incident earned him the on‑set nickname “tattoo boy” and a consoling...
Paradise Fans Need To Watch Julianne Nicholson's HBO Crime Miniseries Next
Julianne Nicholson’s Emmy‑winning turn in HBO’s Mare of Easttown makes it a must‑watch for fans of Hulu’s Paradise. Both series are whodunits set in tight‑knit Pennsylvania suburbs, but Mare adds a deeper emotional layer through authentic small‑town drama. The HBO...
Before Stranger Things, David Harbour Starred In A Forgotten Margot Robbie Series
Pan Am, a 1960s‑era airline drama starring David Harbour as MI6 agent Roger Anderson and Margot Robbie as flight attendant Kate, debuted on NBC in 2011. The visually lavish series ran only 14 episodes, earning three Emmy nominations for music, special...