Warning: This article contains SPOILERS for The Simpsons Season 36, Episode 5, “Treehouse of Horror XXXV” While The SimpsonsTreehouse of Horror’s annual Halloween specials are mostly fun parodies of famous horror films and stories, that doesn’t mean the show hasn’t produced some genuinely scary segments in its history. The Simpsons has been around for a long time, and the iconic animated family comedy has told many stories over the years. More than 770 episodes of The Simpsons aired since the program began, 35 years ago, and even with The Simpsons With a 37th season renewal not yet guaranteed, the series…
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Although The Big Bang TheoryThe first Thanksgiving episode was already solid, the ride just got better thanks to Young Sheldonthe story. The Big Bang TheoryThe cast of characters were friends rather than co-workers or family members, making the series a “Hang-out show.” This loosely defined sitcom subgenre includes shows like Friends, New girl, how I Met Your Motherand Happy endings. Distinct from workplace sitcoms like The office and family sitcoms like The Big Bang Theory’spin-off Young Sheldon“Hang-out shows” typically follows a group of friends in their 20s or 30s facing personal and professional problems. Since Friends is a titan of…
Although The Simpsons Season 36, Episode 7 brought back a villain from a standout Season 35 episode, not a supporting character viewers would likely expect. The Simpsons The season 37 renewal has not yet been announced, but things are looking good for the future of the series. Of Vulture to YouTubeCritics across the Internet have begun to argue that the long-running series has undergone something of a creative renaissance since season 33. Seasons 34 and 35 have had substantially better reviews and fan reception than seasons 30-33, which were largely ridiculed as showing the new lowest point online. Since the…
While Gilmore Girls While sometimes guilty of glamorizing the flawed relationship between Lorelai and Rory, the show’s Thanksgiving episode highlighted what happened when Lorelai’s approach to parenthood fizzled. The entire cast of Gilmore Girls was interesting on its own merits, but there was a reason the show’s creators chose the title. The series was about the complex and thorny relationships between three generations of women in the Gilmore family, first and foremost. That’s why Logan left Gilmore Girls before the series finale, as this gave the last episode of the series a chance to focus on Lorelai and Rory’s relationship.…
Although the history of the Avatar Franchise is hard to predict, Avatar: Fire and AshThe darkest potential twist would allow the series to pay off a setup from the original movie. When 2009s Avatar was released, critics were quick to admit that director James Cameron’s blockbuster was as visually stunning as the outspoken director had promised. however, AvatarThe plot has been criticized for its familiarity and lack of surprises. Fortunately, the many upcoming Avatar Sequels can disprove this claim as the series continues to explore Pandora. already, AvatarThe first sequel complicated both the series’ narrative and its morals. Related Until…
The latest news from Scream franchise proves that Scream 7 I can’t save the history of the series. Next 2026 Scream 7 It’s been a long time since it hit cinema screens, but the slasher sequel has already gone through a rather tortured production. 2022 Scream the reboot was a huge financial and critical success, while 2023 Scream VI managed to receive positive reviews and become a huge box office success, despite the absence of the franchise’s last original girl, Neve Campbell’s Sidney Prescott. However, the luck of Scream the series soon ended as Scream 7 entered pre-production. Scream 2022…
While Rick and Morty Season 6’s Thanksgiving special isn’t perfect, the episode is an important part of the series’ story. Rick and Morty has changed a lot since the anarchic sci-fi comedy series debuted on Adult Swim in 2013. What started as a raunchy parody of Back to the future it soon became a critically acclaimed cult phenomenon and eventually a huge mainstream success. Rick and Morty Season 8 is on track to be the show’s biggest premiere yet, and the series has already been renewed through Season 12 in October 2024. It’s easy to see why viewers want to…
While the Harry Potter The franchise has spawned countless highly successful careers, a 2019 period drama still the best thing any of its young stars have done since. THE Harry Potter The films brought fame to their young stars, making Rupert Grint, Daniel Radcliffe and Emma Watson household names before the actors even entered their teens. The best films that Harry Potter The cast members have done since the series ended are proof that they had talent to spare, but not all of their ambitious projects have paid off in the 13 years since 2011. Radcliffe has used his considerable…
This article includes a brief reference to fictional sexual harassment. While The Simpsons There are many episodes that have been called the show’s worst release, a Thanksgiving special was a new low for the long-running show. The Simpsons It’s been around for a long, long time. The show has been on the air for 35 years, and in that time, the anarchic animated family comedy has aired more than 770 episodes. Even with The Simpsons With a 37th season renewal not confirmed, the show has already broken several records thanks to its historic longevity. As such, it is inevitable that…
While Gladiator II is finally here, the sequel took almost 25 years to make and went through quite a few ideas over the years. The original GladiatorDirected by Ridley Scott and starring Russell Crowe, it debuted in 2000 to strong critical and commercial success. The film won several Oscars, including Best Actor for Crowe and Best Picture. Decades after its release, the film continues to be a beloved historical epic, which is evidenced by the excitement over the long-awaited sequel. However, given the success of the first film, it’s not surprising that there have been many attempts over the years…