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These Canceled TV Shows Didn’t Fail Us, We Failed Them

1 day ago | thoughtcatalog.com | Charlene Badasie

There’s a strange ache that comes with watching the pilot of a canceled-too-soon television show. Not the kind that comes from bad writing or flat characters, but the kind that whispers, “This could’ve been everything.” The early 2000s and 2010s were graveyards of potential. Shows like The Lying Game and My So-Called Life bloomed briefly and then vanished, leaving fans to mourn the “what ifs” on grainy YouTube clips and long-dead Tumblr threads.
10 Life-Changing Documentaries To Stream In June

2 days ago | thoughtcatalog.com | Molly Burford

Here are 10 people on a documentary that absolutely changed their lives. “Koyaanisqatsi 1982 on Tubi. Not a traditional documentary. Koyaanisqatsi means life out of balance. Just stunning visuals no commentary. About the progress of society”–taubs1“Roger and Me taught me early to never trust a corporation to do the right thing.”–Bar_Har“We just had our first child and we were exhausted and overwhelmed.
Reframing The Mean Girl Trope: Why We Shouldn’t Mistake Boundaries For Bullying

2 days ago | thoughtcatalog.com | Charlene Badasie

For decades, the mean girl trope has dominated teen dramas and pop culture. We’ve all been served the cliché of the blonde sometimes brunette, rich, and ruthless high school queen who’s quick to cut you down with a smile. Blair Waldorf, Alison DiLaurentis, and Regina George immediately come to mind when you hear the phrase because of the toxic power they wield in their respective on-screen worlds. But what if we’ve been looking at them all wrong?
The 4 Most Underrated TV Shows Streaming On Max Right Now

2 days ago | thoughtcatalog.com | Richard Chachowski

More so than most streaming providers, Max currently offers a wide array of exceptional TV shows within its online catalog. From tense crime dramas like The Sopranos and Boardwalk Empire to hit fantasy series like Game of Thrones and House of the Dragon, there’s simply no shortage of worthwhile material when it comes to Max’s digital programming.
4 Psychological Series For Fans Of ‘Nine Perfect Strangers’ Season 2

2 days ago | thoughtcatalog.com | Richard Chachowski

Nine Perfect Strangers – the highly talked-about drama series that originally premiered in 2021 – has officially returned to Hulu this past May. A taut blend between a drama, a mystery, and an unconventional thriller series, Nine Perfect Strangers remains worth watching for a myriad of reasons, from Nicole Kidman’s performance as the enigmatic Masha to the series’ intelligent portrayal of wealth, class, and trauma.
Krysten Ritter Revives Her Role As Jessica Jones In ‘Daredevil: Born Again’ Season 2

2 days ago | thoughtcatalog.com | Mishal Ali Zafar

Krysten Ritter returns as Jessica Jones in “Daredevil: Born Again” Season 2, bringing her whiskey-soaked cynicism and reluctant heroism back to Hell’s Kitchen. Krysten Ritter is officially bringing Jessica Jones back in Daredevil: Born Again season 2. After Netflix dumped their Marvel shows and left fans hanging, seeing Jessica return feels like someone at Disney finally got something right.
Every Indiana Jones Movie, Ranked From ‘Dial Of Destiny’ To ‘Raiders of the Lost Ark’

2 days ago | thoughtcatalog.com | Richard Chachowski

As with George Lucas’ work on Star Wars, few film series have fundamentally changed the action genre to the same extent as Indiana Jones. The ultimate ode to B-movie adventure films of the ‘30s and ‘40s, Indiana Jones forever influenced how action films were made and received by audiences in the early 1980s, impacting countless movies, TV shows, video games, and comic books in the process.
Here’s Why We’re So Obsessed With ‘Law & Order: SVU’ So Many Years Later

3 days ago | thoughtcatalog.com | Mishal Ali Zafar

Here’s a dive into the unlikely staying power of TV’s longest-running primetime drama and why we’re still watching Olivia Benson chase perps after all these years. Law & Order: Special Victims Unit has been solving crimes on our screens for 26 seasons. These days, most shows are lucky to get five seasons. Yet somehow, Law & Order: SVU has survived multiple presidential administrations, outlasted its parent show, and still matters culturally, which is kind of wild when you think about it.
Amazon Just Axed It’s Best Fantasy Show Yet-And We’re Fuming

3 days ago | thoughtcatalog.com | Evan E. Lambert

The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power was once the crown jewel of Amazon Prime Video programming. It was intended to not only replace Game of Thrones as the next big fantasy property on television, but also join forces with Citadel to establish Amazon Prime Video as the premier streaming service in the world, nay, the universe. Unfortunately, Citadel has mostly bombed and Rings of Power has failed to live up to fan expectations.
The 4 Best Thrillers Streaming On Netflix This June

3 days ago | thoughtcatalog.com | Richard Chachowski

A memorable thriller has the ability to hold our undivided attention from its palpable start up to its traditionally jaw-dropping conclusion. Leaving us on the edge of our seats and forcing us to closely observe each plot point and seemingly innocuous narrative detail, thrillers can leave us shaken, shocked, and sometimes gasping aloud as we watch the twists and turns unfold before us.