Daenerys Targaryen is one of the most intriguing and beloved characters in Game of Thrones. When we first meet her she is being emotionally and physically abused by her brother Viserys, who quickly marries her off to the apparent barbarian Khal Drogo. Now Daenerys is the Mother of Dragons and poised to overtake all of the Seven Kingdoms.
Netflix is the reigning monarch of documentaries, ruling the realm of true crime and real-life tales with an iron grip and a binge-worthy crown! The following documentaries satisfy our curiosity about humanity's darker side while keeping us glued to the edge of our seats.
For nearly two decades, Gavin MacLeod occupied a rare place in television history. He starred in two of the medium's most beloved series and became one of the most recognizable faces on American TV. Yet after The Love Boat sailed off the air, he was no longer appearing weekly in millions of living rooms. The answer is not that he vanished. Instead, his life and career simply took a different course.
Television spinoffs seem more miss than hit—yet, while in some cases, the results are less than spectacular, there are a number of spinoffs that live up to the standards of their parent series. Here are some incredible shows we didn't realize were spinoffs.
Larry Hagman became a television legend as Dallas villain J.R. Ewing, but his complicated career stretched far beyond Southfork. Discover his rise, struggles, reinventions, and enduring Hollywood legacy.
From “Little Joe” Cartwright on Bonanza to the creative force behind Little House on the Prairie and Highway to Heaven, Michael Landon became one of TV’s most influential actor-producers.
Denver Pyle rose from Western character actor to beloved Uncle Jesse on The Dukes of Hazzard, leaving behind a legacy of integrity, humility, and quiet strength.
Explore 20 forgotten one-season sitcoms from the 1970s that vanished almost immediately, including what they were about, why they were canceled, and whether audiences ever embraced them.
Explore once-massive 1970s TV sitcoms that have faded from pop culture conversation, from forgotten spinoffs to short-lived ratings hits and overlooked comedy classics.
Launching in the early 1970s, HBO is America’s oldest subscription TV service. As such, the network has developed many shows during its life. From long-form television to mini-series to talk shows, here is a ranking of the very best HBO shows.
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