Counterpart: Why Starz Canceled The J. K. Simmons Series
Counterpart, a dense, genre-bending drama, earned praise and a devoted following, but its network pulled the plug unexpectedly after two seasons.
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Ray Bradbury Once Walked Out On A Meeting With NBC: 'I Knew It Was Hopeless'
Science fiction luminary Ray Bradbury nearly partnered with NBC to develop a series for the network, until an early meeting with executives crashed and burned.
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Hill Street Blues: Why NBC Canceled Television's First Prestige Drama
Hill Street Blues was an Emmy-winning machine that rewrote what a cop show could be. So why did it only run for seven seasons?
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The Boys: Why Mother's Milk Actor Laz Alonso Looks Unrecognizable In Season 4
A major physical change in the newer seasons of The Boys sparked fan questions, and the reason behind it connects to character growth and real-life choices.
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Why CBS Didn't Want Desi Arnaz To Star In I Love Lucy
We can't imagine I Love Lucy without Desi Arnaz as Ricky Ricardo. However, CBS was initially against casting Lucille Ball's real-life husband.
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Walton Goggins' Justified Character Could Have Had A Completely Different Ending
Walton Goggins enjoyed a starmaking turn on Justified as Boyd Crowder. But he might not have made such an impression if the original pilot had been retained.
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Why Kaitlin Olson Did Her Own Stunts On It's Always Sunny In Philadelphia
The next time you see Sweet Dee take a tumble on It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia, remember that it might be Kaitlin Olson doing the stunt herself.
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The Beloved Sci-Fi Series That Paved The Way For Bryan Cranston's Breaking Bad Casting
Before Bryan Cranston was best known as Walter White, one beloved science fiction drama was responsible for landing him the Breaking Bad role.
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Why Mariska Hargitay Insists That Her Name Be Misspelled On Law & Order: SVU's Call Sheets
She's been on Law & Order: SVU for 27 seasons. Yet people are still mispronouncing Mariska Hargitay's name. Find out her very funny solution to this issue.
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One Of The Internet's First Memes Was Immortalized On A Quirky Hit TV Show
Before social media rose up to feed us the latest in-jokes, a staple of late-'90s television made history by featuring one of the internet's first memes.
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Why Larry David Didn't Want To Act In Seinfeld
Larry David helped shape one of television's most iconic sitcoms but deliberately stayed offscreen, a choice that helped define how Seinfeld came together.
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Lost Exists Thanks To A Tom Hanks Blockbuster And A Reality TV Show
Lost was a cultural phenomenon, a once-in-a-lifetime television idea that was inspired by a classic Tom Hanks film and a long-running reality series.
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Superstore's Cloud 9 Has Shown Up In More Sitcoms Than You Think
The iconic Cloud 9 big box chain may be known as the main location in Superstore, but a sharp eye will see it pop up in a surprising number of other sitcoms.
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Why Andor's Original Five-Season Plan Was Canceled
Andor creator Tony Gilroy initially intended that the show would run for five seasons before some unexpected realizations dramatically changed its course.
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Why George Cooper's Young Sheldon Funeral Episode Didn't Air As Planned
"Young Sheldon" was known for its heartwarming humor, but one of the show's most emotional episodes had to scale that back for a reason.
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King Of The Hill's Animation Rules Set It Apart From Every Other Animated Sitcom
From character movement to lighting, King of the Hill followed detailed animation rules to keep Arlen, Texas, feeling real.
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5 Actors Who Almost Starred In HBO's The White Lotus
Each new season of HBO's smash hit The White Lotus sets off a frenzy of actors jockeying for roles on the show, many of whom come close but don't get cast.
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The Mind-Blowing Firefly Opening Scene We'll Never Get To See
Joss Whedon's Firefly could've been something phenomenal if Fox had given it the chance, judging from this episode opening that could have been.
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Tina Fey's First 30 Rock Pitch Would Have Led To A Different Show
Before Tina Fey nailed down a proper pilot script for 30 Rock, the SNL alum envisioned the show taking place in a completely different setting.
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Conan O'Brien's Forgotten Reality Show Is Perfect For Survivor Fans
A short-lived NBC reality show from Conan O'Brien mixed survival competition and travel chaos, making it a surprising watch for fans of endurance TV.
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Anne Hathaway And Jesse Eisenberg Made Their Debut In A Forgotten '90s TV Show
Way back in the late '90s, Fox aired a family drama that went largely unseen by viewers — who missed the screen debuts of two of today's biggest stars.
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Arrested Development's Funniest Casting Choice Was A Last-Minute Decision
A defining element of Arrested Development came together at the 11th hour, proving that improvisation can sometimes be much better than planning.
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Why Forest Whitaker Was Absolutely Baffled When The Shield's Audience Hated His Character
Forest Whitaker's "The Shield" character was meant to take down Michael Chiklis' vile Vic Mackey. But audiences sided with Vic instead.
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James Cameron Made One Suggestion That Changed Entourage's Aquaman Storyline
One of the most outrageous plotlines on "Entourage" includes a fictional "Aquaman" movie that threatened to bomb. That is, before James Cameron made it a hit.
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Hollywood Legend Quentin Tarantino Directed Two Of CSI's Best Episodes
Long before prestige TV took over, Quentin Tarantino brought his signature style to a procedural hit, creating episodes fans still talk about years later.
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WWE Influenced The Debut Of One Of Avatar: The Last Airbender's Most Popular Characters
Avatar: The Last Airbender is filled with colorful characters, but only one fan-favorite bender's introduction could have been ripped straight from a WWE show.
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How Accurate Was The Science In Breaking Bad?
Breaking Bad may have brought new meaning to the term on-screen chemistry, but were its characters' crystal meth-making exploits scientifically accurate?
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