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Quentin Tarantino Thought This Emmy-Winning HBO Show Was "Really Boring" And Dropped It After 1 Episode
True Detective is one of the most acclaimed HBO shows of all time — especially season 1 — but Quentin Tarantino couldn't get through a single episode.
The Wiz Review: Amazing Performances & Catchy Musical Numbers Are Let Down By Shaky Direction
The Wiz's retelling of The Wizard of Oz is certainly ambitious, but the game performances of its star-studded cast are let down by lifeless direction.
The Wire's 5 Saddest Character Endings
From Wallace getting murdered to Michael becoming the new Omar, some of The Wire's most redeemable characters got really heartbreaking endings.
10 First Episodes Of TV Shows That Hooked Us From Start To Finish
From Twin Peaks to Breaking Bad to The Last of Us, some of the greatest TV shows ever made had us hooked from their very first episode.
The 10 Best Celebrity Guest Stars On Curb Your Enthusiasm, Ranked
Curb Your Enthusiasm was renowned for getting celebrity guest stars to poke fun at themselves. But which A-list guest stars were the funniest?
If The Wire Season 6 Had Happened, This Is What It Would've Been About
The Wire ended with a perfect series finale after its fifth season, but David Simon had ideas for more storylines if HBO had greenlit season 6.
I Was Skeptical About The Last Of Us Season 2's Handling Of Ellie's Revenge Story, But Episode 5 Turned It Around
So far, Ellie's pursuit of revenge in The Last of Us season 2 hasn't felt as intense or narrow-minded as the game — but episode 5 turned it around.
Poker Face Season 2, Episode 4 Review: Peacock's Murder Mystery Series Spoofs Tiger King & Florida Man Memes To Comedic Perfection
Poker Face delivers one of its wildest (and most far-fetched) murder mysteries to date in a parody of Florida Man memes and Joe Exotic.
It's Been 23 Years & I'm Still Not Over The Fate Of Michael B. Jordan's Character In The Wire
Michael B. Jordan scored one of his earliest roles as Wallace in The Wire. He was one of the show's most lovable characters and met its saddest death.
The Last Of Us Season 2 Episode 5 Just Featured One Of Ellie's Toughest Scenes, And Bella Ramsey Nailed It
The Last of Us season 2, episode 5 delivered one of Ellie's toughest video game scenes to pull off — and Bella Ramsey absolutely nailed it.
How The Scars Communicate By Whistling In The Last Of Us
The Seraphites, or "scars," communicate using a whistling code in The Last of Us. But what exactly do the cult's distinctive whistles mean?
Two And A Half Men Failed Its Best Character Long Before Charlie Sheen Left The Show
Rose was Two and a Half Men's best character, with a ton of potential, but the show failed her long before Charlie Sheen left the show.
I Love The Elaine Shove In Seinfeld & Its Backstory Makes The Julia Louis-Dreyfus Character Even More Endearing
I love the way Julia Louis-Dreyfus' Elaine shoves people to express surprise in Seinfeld — and I love it even more after learning the backstory of it.
Why Ellie Got So Upset When Playing Guitar On The Stage In The Last Of Us Season 2 Episode 5
In The Last of Us season 2, episode 5, Ellie plays guitar when she's alone at the theater and gets much more emotional than in the music store.
The HBO Crime Drama That Inspired Christopher Nolan's Dark Knight Gave Us The Perfect Batman Sequel
The Dark Knight is the ultimate Batman movie, and it might not have happened if Christopher Nolan hadn't seen the iconic HBO crime drama The Wire.
How Did Ellie Know About Joel Killing The Fireflies To Save Her Life In The Last Of Us & When Did She Find Out?
In The Last of Us season 2, episode 5, Ellie reveals that she knows Joel killed the Fireflies, despite denying it all season. But how did she know?
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[SPOILER]'s Return In The Last Of Us Season 2 Episode 5 Explained
A familiar face makes a surprise reappearance in The Last of Us season 2, episode 5. How and why did this character suddenly return to the series?
Don't Give Up On These 10 Shows, I Promise They Get Better Eventually
From Better Call Saul to Parks and Recreation, some of the greatest TV shows ever made got off to a slow start before they eventually got better.
Netflix's Breaking Bad Replacement With 82% On Rotten Tomatoes Deserved A Greater Legacy
The Breaking Bad universe is probably over, but Netflix has its own version of the classic crime drama, Ozark, that remains an underrated gem.
The Wire's 10 Most Shocking Deaths, Ranked
The Wire killed off a lot of its iconic characters throughout its five-season run, but which were the most shocking deaths in the series?