Michael Crichton

Dec 5, 2024 | cbr.com | Michael Crichton |David Simon |George Martin |Alexander Martin

Game Of Thrones Sign in to your CBR account The nature of television is that the best shows are often the ones that last a long time, giving audiences nearly hundreds of hours of content to enjoy. With the breadth of content that television series can have, it means some of the best television series of all time can often have disappointing episodes or even disappointing seasons. But even the most disappointing seasons of great series can have captivating episodes, reminding audiences that,...

Dec 4, 2024 | cbr.com | Michael Crichton |Charlie Brooker |Michael Schur

TV Sign in to your CBR account Whether it's Jordan Peele's new version or the original 1959 version, The Twilight Zone has charmed viewers with its unorthodox stories and mind-blowing reveals. The anthology series juggles genres, incorporating elements of horror, thrillers and drama and even romance and comedy. But one thing has always stayed the same. The Twilight Zone dives into the unexplained, placing viewers amidst phenomena and situations that are strange and psychological. The intrigue...

Nov 22, 2024 | cbr.com | Michael Crichton |Renaldo Matadeen

In the Jurassic Park and Jurassic World movies, there were many terrifying dinosaurs. Some have been cloned from mosquito DNA to create carbon copies, such as the T-Rex, the Mosasaurus, and many more. Others have been genetically modified into hybrids, such as the Indominus Rex. Despite these different breeds, they are all pretty much the same in that they operate in one primal way: they rely on natural instincts.

Nov 18, 2024 | cbr.com | Michael Crichton |Vince Gilligan |Mike Judge |Kurt Sutter

Lost Published 14 minutes ago Sign in to your CBR account Lost is a show that starts with a lot of promises, but over the years, the plot keeps getting more complicated. Unanswered questions lead to more unanswered questions until no one remembers what they were asking in the first place. Lost gets lost in the way, and the series finishes in such a way that confuses viewers even more. Lost's finale has the haunting effect of leaving viewers thinking about it for days and even weeks after. The...

Nov 17, 2024 | cbr.com | Michael Crichton |Matthew Flynn

TV Sign in to your CBR account It’s not uncommon for a TV show to grow creatively as it gains popularity, and the creators are given a bit more artistic freedom, especially in fantasy or sci-fi shows. To some viewers, this can feel like bait and switch, while to others this just strengthens the appeal. In many cases, getting confusing doesn’t necessarily mean that a show is too esoteric to be enjoyable, but rather that the show risked losing viewers who needed to understand every nuance. On...