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It’s true, The Office is a gem. But not everyone from today’s generation caught it the first time around. Back in the day, it wasn’t an instant phenomenon. Some folks just didn’t give it a shot, and others didn’t realize what they were missing.

Fast forward to 2020, and suddenly, The Office was everywhere again. Thanks to the rise of streaming during the pandemic, the show found new life and a brand-new audience. In fact, it became the most-streamed show in the U.S. that year, right before it left Netflix, and has been a top performer for Peacock ever since.

What’s wild is that The Office was basically built for binge-watching before binge-watching was even a thing. With its short episodes, lovable weirdos, and mockumentary style, the show was effortlessly addictive. You didn’t just watch an episode, you let five play while you “folded laundry.

Mike Schur has given people some of the most iconic comfort shows ever: The Office, Parks and Rec, The Good Place, Brooklyn Nine-Nine, and honestly, the list just keeps going. These are the shows people still binge on bad days, rewatch for the hundredth time, and quote like they’re part of their personality. So naturally, fans have always wondered, with so many amazing characters under one umbrella, was there ever an idea of crossing them over?

Turns out, one show where a crossover actually could have been pulled off perfectly was The Good Place. It’s a weird rule-bending world, and its connection with Pawnee could have made anything possible. And recently, Schur shared which Parks and Rec character he thinks would have fit right into that universe, and honestly, once you hear it, it makes total sense.

Which Parks and Rec character would have been perfect for The Good Place?...

These modern-day mockumentary-style sitcoms have a lot in common. For one, Mike Schur is the creative mastermind behind pioneer shows like The Office, Parks and Recreation, and Brooklyn Nine-Nine. Some affectionately call this collection his ‘Schurniverse’ — which certainly has a nice ring to it.

Schur and his co-writer Greg Daniels set the decisive precedent, thanks to all nine seasons of The Office on NBC. But they perfected the faux-documentary formula when they came out with 125 exhilarating episodes (that’s without counting the special reunion release) of Parks and Rec. However, you would be surprised to know the format isn’t the only thing connecting the mock world of Pawnee, In, to that of Scranton, Pa.

The ‘Schur-thing’ principle: How The Office seeded Parks and Recreation

You could draw the parallels all you want. Yes, of course, there’s the ‘Leslie is just a more optimistic version of Michael Scott’ scenario.

Indie games never really stop evolving, and the upcoming Detective Dotson seems to be nothing but the next step for the Indian indie gaming scene. Created meticulously by Masala Games, the main brain behind the studio, Shalin Shodhan, calls the game a “love letter to India.“

The game is scheduled to release officially on April 24th, 2025, on PC and Steam Deck for $20 (or Inr 500 for Indian gamers) with a 10% launch discount, making it no better time than now to fire up your Steam right now.

Detective Dotson’s graphics and art style: When 2D meets 3D goes right

Those who have tested out the free-to-play demo of the upcoming game would easily know that it has some of the best art styles we’ve seen in recent times. Shalin, head of Masala Games, reveals in my conversation with him at the Indie Game Utsav held alongside Mumbai Comic Con 2025 how...

Frasier Crane might never learn what to do with those tossed salads and scrambled eggs at this point. The iconic sitcom character returned in 2023, about 30 years since the original Frasier's premiere on NBC and nearly 20 since its ending, for a Paramount+ revival series.

Unfortunately, the revival wasn't able to match the success of its Emmy-winning predecessor and was canceled after two seasons. But even though the series was axed, that didn't mean it was necessarily the end of the road.

Kelsey Grammer was confident at the time of the revival's cancellation that he and CBS Studios, the show's production company, would be able to shop the series to other networks and streamers to find a fruitful new home.

Frasier still hasn't found a new streaming home

Since Grammer last spoke nearly two months ago about shopping Frasier and getting the sitcom saved for season 3, there hasn't been much movement. Well,...

Michael Schur’s breakout hit The Good Place charmed people for four seasons before being concluded in 2020. With crazy plots and crazier characters, the sitcom touched fans’ hearts by dealing with many sensitive themes wrapped in humor.

This also gave Schur the opportunity to explore new horizons when it came to themes like grief, adventure, heaven, and, of course, the deeply flawed human morality and its consequences.

Obviously, with all the elements that came into play in Michael Schur’s series, it also helped him shoot some completely unprecedented sequences in The Good Place. Interestingly, though, even after all of that, there was one scene the show creator couldn’t film. Unfortunately, it became his biggest regret in the series.

The Good Place creator Michael Schur was disappointed for not being able to shoot one scene

Michael Schur appeared in an interview with Entertainment Weekly in 2020 to talk about The Good Place’s four-year journey.

Grosse Pointe Garden Society is now more than halfway through its first season, and although the future of the series still lies in limbo, that hasn’t stopped NBC and Peacock from promoting the series. Collider is thrilled to partner with both NBC and Peacock to unveil an exclusive new sneak peek from Grosse Pointe Garden Society Episode 9, which shows Alice (AnnaSophia Robb) making a choice at the gala that ignites a conflict between Brett (Ben Rappaport) and Doug (Alexander Hodge) while the other members of high society throw subtle jabs at one another. There will be four more episodes of Grosse Pointe Garden Society after Episode 9 debuts on Peacock, with the season finale set to air on May 16. No word on a potential Season 2 yet.

Grosse Pointe Garden Society was written and created for television by Bill Krebs and Jenna Bans, with other scribes such as Samantha Taylor Pickett,...

These aren’t just good Peacock shows — they’re some of the best TV comedies ever made.

Peacock might not have the same reputation as some of the flashier streamers, but if you’re into great TV — especially comedy — it’s quietly stacked. So, yes, the list of best shows on the platform definitely leans comedy-heavy, but that’s because NBC has absolutely owned TV comedy for decades. From “Seinfeld” and “Friends” to “The Office” and “Parks and Rec,” they’ve shaped how multiple generations watched (and re-watche) TV. So, if you’re wondering what’s worth streaming, here’s my personal list of the top 10 all-time shows available to stream on Peacock.

Top 10 all-time TV shows streaming on Peacock:

No. 10: ‘New Girl’

No. 9: ‘Scrubs’

No. 8: ‘Community’

No. 7: ‘Brooklyn Nine-Nine’

No. 6: ‘Saturday Night Live’

No. 5: ‘Yellowstone’

No. 4: ‘30 Rock’

No. 3: ‘Superstore’

No. 2: ‘Parks and Recreation’

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When the TV series based on the popular video game franchise Twisted Metal made its premiere on the Peacock streaming service back in July of 2023, it quickly became one of Peacock’s top five original series, racking up 400 million viewing minutes in its first weekend and earning the honor of being the streamer’s “most-binged” premiere. Now, Peacock has revealed that season 2 is scheduled to premiere on July 31st! You can watch the date announcement video in the embed above.

Based on an original take by Deadpool and Zombieland screenwriters Rhett Reese and Paul Wernick, this adaptation of the Twisted Metal franchise centers on a motor-mouthed outsider who is offered a chance at a better life, but only if he can successfully deliver a mysterious package across a post-apocalyptic wasteland. With the help of a trigger-happy car thief, he’ll face savage marauders driving vehicles of destruction and other dangers of the open road,...

Twisted Metal finally has its return date set at Peacock. A first look at the season has also been unveiled.

As announced by the streaming platform, Twisted Metal Season 2 will officially debut on July 31, 2025. The date was highlighted in a new preview for the season that showcases the introduction of Calypso (Anthony Carrigan), a major character from the video games whose arrival was teased at the end of Season 1. John Doe (Anthony Mackie) and Quiet (Stephanie Beatriz) also offer a humorous reaction to the unveiling, reaffirming that the comedic elements of Twisted Metal will also be b ack in Season 2. Fans can check out the new preview below.

Addressing the story of the new season, showrunner Michael Jonathan Smith said in a statement, "The stakes couldn’t be higher as John Doe and Quiet risk their lives to compete in a dangerous demolition derby tournament. The prize? A single wish,...

Peacock has revealed the Twisted Metal season two premiere date with a teaser, and new photos have arrived as well. The second season will premiere on Thursday, July 31, on Peacock.

Twisted Metal star and executive producer Anthony Mackie can currently be seen in Captain America: Brave New World, which is now available to watch on Digital. Michael Jonathan Smith (Cobra Kai) is the showrunner and executive producer of the series.

Following the revelations in the season one finale, John and Quiet find themselves entering the deadly Twisted Metal tournament, a sinister demolition derby hosted by a mysterious man known as Calypso.

As they try to survive an onslaught of dangerous new foes and familiar faces alike, including the murderous clown Sweet Tooth, things get complicated for John when he reunites with his long-lost sister, the vigilante Dollface.

“The stakes couldn’t be higher as John Doe (Anthony Mackie) and Quiet...

Though The Sound and the Fury, Finnegans Wake and Ulysses may have long stumped scholars with their linguistic complexity, these classic texts may have finally met their match: the subtitles for Brooklyn Nine-Nine.

Famed for its wit and meta attempts at addressing police brutality, the 2010s sitcom has gained yet another claim to fame nearly four years after its finale, boasting the most words per minute of any popular show available on streaming, per a new analysis from Kapwing. In calculating this statistic, content strategist Liam Curtis and his team “counted the number of subtitled words in up to 50 of the latest episodes of the most popular TV shows,” dividing those sums by the episode’s run time to determine a program’s average words per minute.

After crunching the numbers, the Fox/NBC sitcom landed at the top of the list, blowing away its competition at 206 words per minute.

Apple TV+ has released the first four episodes of Government Cheese, a new original series led by David Oyelowo. The debut season consists of ten episodes, with the remaining six scheduled to drop weekly on Wednesdays. The series premiered on April 16.

Created by Paul Hunter and Aeysha Carr, the show centers on Hampton Chambers (Oyelowo), a man returning home to his family after serving time in prison. Set in the San Fernando Valley in 1969, the story explores how Hampton’s absence reshaped his household—and how his reappearance disrupts what his wife and children have built in the meantime.

Astoria, played by Simone Missick, has taken on new responsibilities in his absence. Their sons, Einstein (Evan Ellison) and Harrison (Jahi Di’Allo Winston), now navigate their lives with a sense of independence that complicates Hampton’s attempts to reconnect. The show follows Hampton as he adjusts to changed dynamics while facing...

“Government Cheese” has officially landed on Apple TV+, and it features a star-studded cast alongside its lead, David Oyelowo.

The series hails from creators Paul Hunter and Aeysha Carr and boasts “Lawmen: Bass Reeves” star David Oyelowo, who also executive produces the series. It follows the series of quirky adventures a newly-released prisoner named Hampton Chambers gets into as he embarks on a mission to reinvent himself and reconnect with his family.

The show is based on an original short film by Hunter, which he and Oyelowo took to MacRo and Apple Studios.

Other key stars in the show include Djilali Rez-Kallah

Claude, Jean-Michel Richaud, London Garcia, Louis Cancelmi, Jeremy Bobb, Sunita Mani and more, but here’s the core cast to look out for when you watch!

Here’s the main cast.

David Oyelowo in “Government Cheese” (Apple TV+) David Oyelowo as Hampton Chambers

David Oyelowo stars as Hampton Chambers,...

“Government Cheese” has officially landed on Apple TV+, and TheWrap is here to give you the deets on how to watch.

The series hails from creators Paul Hunter and Aeysha Carr and boasts “Lawmen: Bass Reeves” star David Oyelowo, who also executive produces the series. The show is based on an original short film by Hunter, which he and Oyelowo took to MacRo and Apple Studios.

Here’s everything you need to know about the series plus where and when to watch.

When does “Government Cheese” premiere?

“Government Cheese” makes it premiere on Apple TV+ on Wednesday, April 16.

When do new episodes air?

The first four episodes of “Government Cheese” drop on Wednesday, April 16, and new episodes are set to air weekly on Wednesdays after the premiere.

“Government Cheese” Season 1 Episode Release Schedule:

There’s a total of 10 episodes in the first season; the Season 1 finale will air on May 28. Here’s a full outline.

What happens when you take five comedians, put them in a miniscule, eclectic house in Chiswick and tell them to make a fool out of themselves for the entertainment of millions? Well, Taskmaster of course! The comedy competition series returns for its nineteenth season on May 1, and Collider is excited to premiere some exclusive images of competitor Jason Mantzoukas as he takes on the insanity of the British panel series.

The images don’t give us a great idea of what kinds of tasks Mantzoukas and the rest of the contestants will be put through over the course of ten episodes, but they do give us a great idea of the energy he’s bringing going into things. He revealed on former competitors James Acaster and Ed Gamble’s podcast Off Menu that he’s a huge fan of the long-running competition series — which has also featured comedians like Noel Fielding,...

Remember how Kristen Bell’s Eleanor always figured out that the “Good Place” was actually the Bad Place? She knew! Well, not just Eleanor, the character, Kristen Bell, the actor, and Ted Danson were let in on the secret from the very beginning. Meanwhile, the rest of the cast and crew were kept blissfully unaware.

The Good Place was already a major creative challenge, juggling ethical thought experiments and deep philosophical questions that made one rethink one’s existence. But for Michael Schur, the brilliant mind behind some of the best sitcoms ever made like The Office, Parks and Recreation, and Brooklyn Nine-Nine, the stakes were even higher behind the scenes.

He faced his own real-life ethical dilemma, and that was keeping the show’s central twist a total secret from almost everyone he was working with!

How keeping The Good Place-Bad Place secret took years off Michael Schur’s life!

“It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia” which was ranked as the TV series with the most words-per-minute in 2023 by WordFinderX with 176.2 words per minute, is not the chattiest show on TV anymore.

A new study by Kapwing, an online content creation platform, revealed that cop comedy “Brooklyn Nine-Nine” now holds the title as the wordiest TV show with 206 words per minute spoken on average. The sitcom, which starred Andy Samberg and Andre Braugher, ran on NBC from 2013 to 2021.

The National Disability Authority recommends that subtitles should be no more than 140 words per minute to allow viewers time to follow along. “Always Sunny” landed at no. 2 in the Kapwing study with 189 words per minute.

Legal drama”Suits” averages 179 words per minute while, despite Sam Rockwell’s jaw-dropping monologue in Season 3 of “The White Lotus,” the acclaimed HBO series clocked in with a mere 86 words per minute, according to Kapwing.

Sam Rockwell gives...

Plot: A surrealist family comedy set in 1969 San Fernando Valley that tells the story of the Chambers, a quirky family pursuing lofty and seemingly impossible dreams, beautifully unfettered by the realities of the world. When Hampton Chambers is released from prison, his long-awaited family reunion doesn’t go quite as he’d planned. During his absence, Hampton’s wife, Astoria, and sons, Einstein and Harrison, have formed an unconventional family unit, and Hampton’s return spins their world into chaos.

Review: The aesthetics of filmmakers like Wes Anderson and Joel and Ethan Coen are unique, original, and ultimately divisive for audiences. Love or hate them, you cannot deny that Anderson and The Coen Brothers offer something few filmmakers can replicate. The new Apple TV+ series Government Cheese offers an attempt to tell a family-oriented comedy-drama set in the late 1960s with the quirky feel of a Wes Anderson film if...

If you are a Modern Family fan, you might already know the classic Phil Dunphy line, “Wtf: Why the Face?” His awkward attempt at being the “cool dad” quickly became a TV classic. It’s awkward, goofy, and undeniably Phil. But did you know that the line wasn’t actually written by the show’s creators? And it wasn’t even Ty Burrell who first delivered it.

That’s right, the line came from a “very funny actor,” the actor from the hit show Firefly. This actor didn’t get the part of Phil Dunphy but gave us the line that made us all laugh and cringe simultaneously. Here’s how a little improv led to one of Modern Family’s most unforgettable lines.

Ty Burrell in Modern Family | Credit: ABC Ty Burrell’s most iconic line from Modern Family came from an actor who didn’t get the role

In television history,...

Controversial exits, shock values, and getting written off the script were common practices in the 2000s when shows like Criminal Minds and NCIS were airing on live television.

As a result, several fan-favorite characters would end up getting killed or written out of the script for certain reasons. Well, I still hold a grudge against NCIS for killing a character in season 8 of the show.

A still from NCIS: Los Angeles | Credits: CBS Studios Muse Watson was a fan favorite who was killed off abruptly

You really know it when you’re in love with a character and they aren’t even a part of the main cast (like Doug Judy from Brooklyn Nine-Nine or The Mother from How I Met Your Mother). Something similar happened with an iconic actor who appeared in a plethora of guest appearances on NCIS.

Muse Watson portrayed the role of Mike Franks in...

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Peacock is one of the smaller streaming services in the streaming business, but what it does have is NBC’s years and years of library, which consists of classic sitcoms and brilliant original shows, including The Office and Ted. So, we thought of compiling a list of some of the best TV shows on Peacock that you shouldn’t miss out on.

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30 Rock is a satirical comedy series created by Tina Fey. The NBC series is set behind the scenes of a live sketch comedy show, and it follows its head writer and showrunner, Liz Lemon, as she tries to juggle eccentric actors and an arrogant new boss. 30 Rock stars Tina Fey, Tracy Morgan, Jane Krakowski, Jack McBrayer, Scott Adsit, Judah Friedlander, Alec Baldwin, Katrina Bowden, Keith Powell, Lonny Ross, Kevin Brown, Grizz Chapman,...

Overall, creator and writer Michael Schur really does know how to bring some wonderful comedy shows to life. He's known for multiple comedies including writing on The Office, as well as starring in some episodes as Dwight's cousin Mose; co-creating shows hits like Brooklyn Nine-Nine and Parks and Recreation; and also most recently creating A Man on the Inside which has been renewed for a second season at Netflix. And we think that one is a watch!

And while he has all these great shows as a part of his roster, there's some that might not hit well with everyone. And there's a couple that may not be worth your time. Here's 2 Michael Schur shows to watch and 2 to skip if you're looking for some recommednations.

2 Michael Schur shows to watchBrooklyn Nine-Nine

Stream all 8 seasons on Peacock

It's no secret that Brooklyn Nine-Nine is one of the best known and popular comedies around,...

When was the last time you set foot in a video rental store? Years ago, right? Or maybe you’ve never even been inside one. Well, if you press play on the first three minutes of Netflix’s new workplace sitcom Blockbuster, you’ll gain early entry into this once-sacred space for movie lovers. Be warned, though, you may have to deal with a light guilt trip from manager Timmy Yoon (Randall Park) about opting for the ease of streaming services for so long.

Blockbuster creator Vanessa Ramos, who previously co-produced Superstore and wrote for Brooklyn Nine-Nine, kicks off the series by acknowledging the irony that it’s streaming on Netflix. She also serves up some cheeky allusions to other Netflix titles fans are likely to have watched.

Beyond its first few minutes,the show is jam-packed with movie references, which Ramos says reflects how she and Blockbuster’s other writers speak.

Sofia Vergara’s portrayal of Gloria Pritchett in Modern Family made waves, becoming one of the most iconic Latina characters in TV history. With her thick Colombian accent, fiery personality, and beauty, Gloria became a fan favorite. However, while Vergara’s comedic timing was on point, the show often relied on stereotypes that reduced her character to a typical one-dimensional Latina.

But if you look closely, there is one show that truly got Latina representation right. The sitcom offers not only one but two Latina leads whose characters are complex, funny, and far removed from the typical stereotypes. Look no further, it is none other than Brooklyn Nine-Nine.

Sofia Vergara as Gloria in Modern Family | Credit: ABC Modern Family fell short with Sofia Vergara’s Latina representation while Brooklyn Nine-Nine did it right

Modern Family‘s portrayal of Gloria (Sofia Vergara) often leaned heavily on the same tired stereotypes that...

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30 Rock is a satirical comedy series created by Tina Fey. The NBC series is set behind the scenes of a fictional live sketch comedy show, and it follows its head writer and showrunner, Liz Lemon, as she deals with a new and arrogant boss and eccentric stars. 30 Rock stars Tina Fey, Tracy Morgan, Jane Krakowski, Jack McBrayer, Scott Adsit, Judah Friedlander, Alec Baldwin, Katrina Bowden, Keith Powell, Lonny Ross, Kevin Brown, Grizz Chapman, Maulik Pancholy, and John Lutz. So, if you loved hilarious comedy, entertaining stories, and compelling characters in 30 Rock, here are some similar shows you should check out next.

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Brooklyn Nine-Nine is a police procedural workplace comedy series created by Dan Goor and Michael Schur. The Fox and, later on, the NBC series is set in New York City.

The sitcom has been around since the earliest days of television, when Lucille Ball, Dick Van Dyke, and Mary Tyler Moore ruled the airwaves. In 2015, there's countless more channels that existed in those days, but even with an endless amount of content to watch at any given moment, many viewers always find themselves drawn back to one particular modern classic: "The Office."

"The Office" originated in the UK, created by Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant and starring the former as the insensitive Gm of a paper company. The mockumentary sitcom was adapted for American audiences on NBC in 2005, swapping out Gervais for Steve Carell, then known for his work on "The Daily Show with Jon Stewart." The show also boasted a supporting cast including future Hollywood icons like John Krasinski, Rainn Wilson, and Mindy Kaling. 

Not every season of "The Office" has been its best, but the show's lovable characters...

Hollywood’s toughest action stars make every stunt and fight look so easy and graceful on screen, but that’s only until the camera stops rolling. Alan Ritchson, known for his performance in Reacher, has given us a raw and unfiltered look at what it’s like to film high-octane scenes.

As of now, he’s filming Runner alongside Owen Wilson, and only a few days into shooting, he looks all bruised and battered. So, let’s dive into the sheer insanity of Ritchson’s commitment and the injuries he gladly endures to have the perfect scene.

Alan Ritchson in Reacher | Prime Video Alan Ritchson’s Instagram posts show the brutal reality of filming Runner

If you thought Alan Ritchson’s Reacher injuries looked terrible on screen, his Instagram posts from the sets of Runner truly push the limits. He seems to be documenting his filming journey, and on day...

Legally Blonde was a highly successful movie that spawned a sequel and a musical production. Now, the franchise is expanding with a prequel television series called Elle.

The series will tell the story of what Elle Woods got up to before she became the sorority sister who broke barriers at Harvard Law. The original Elle, Reese Witherspoon, who serves as executive producer for the new show, recently shared the first image of the 90s-set outing in a post on Instagram. The new Elle, Lexi Minetree, is seen lying on a pink bedspread - pink being the color most closely associated with the character and her unapologetically girly franchise - and speaking into a retro phone.

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Elle, which has tapped Laura Kittrell as showrunner, stars June Diane Raphael, Tom Everett Scott, and Chandler Kinney alongside Minetree. Witherspoon was inspired to...

Brooklyn Nine-Nine has delivered plenty of brilliant episodes, but one that truly stands out is “He Said, She Said.” What makes it exceptional isn’t just the sharp writing or the humor, it’s how beautifully and thoughtfully it tackles the complexities of the #MeToo movement.

Directed by none other than Stephanie Beatriz (who plays the badass Rosa Diaz), this episode takes on one of the most serious topics while maintaining the show’s signature balance of comedy and heart. Instead of simplifying the issue, it presents multiple perspectives, showcasing the emotional weight and real-world consequences of workplace harassment and the difficult choices survivors face.

“He Said, She Said” Episode — Pictured: (l-r) Andy Samberg, Melissa Fumero, Krista Kalmus (Credits: Trae Patton/NBC)

Unlike many sitcoms that shy away from such heavy themes or handle them superficially, Brooklyn Nine-Nine leaned in with such authenticity that is truly rare to see. Thus in turn,...

Netflix spent its first decade as a TV producer establishing itself as something different from what was on linear networks and cable. The service gained acclaim with prestige, star-studded shows like “House of Cards” and “The Crown,” and when it came to comedy, even the streamer’s “lighter fare,” like “Orange Is the New Black,” had an air of prestige — hourlong, unfiltered and wildly emotional.

Now, having asserted its dominance in not just the streaming space but TV as a whole, Netflix is finally hitting its stride with something else entirely: feel-good comedies.

“Nobody Wants This,” “A Man on the Inside” and “Running Point” mark a trio of comedy hits for the streamer that marry what subscribers expect — big stars, high production value — with a feel-good vibe that made linear comedies like “The Office” and “Parks and Recreation” such beloved hits, both on TV and as licensed titles on streamers like Netflix.

Andre Braugher, a man who spent much of his career playing cops, learned from his experience that cop shows needed to stop feeding audiences the myth that “good cops” breaking the law is somehow noble. The idea that a well-intentioned officer can bend the rules for the “greater good” is a Hollywood staple, one that Brooklyn Nine-Nine tried to challenge but ultimately fumbled.

To its credit, B99 made active efforts to address police misconduct, particularly in later seasons. It introduced storylines about racial profiling and systemic corruption and even had Rosa quit the force in protest. But here’s why it still didn’t work!

Andre Braugher as Capt. Raymond Holt in a still from Brooklyn Nine-Nine | Credits: Fermulon Andre Braugher on the flawed cop show trope even Brooklyn Nine-Nine fell into!

The tragic murder of George Floyd in May 2020 was a turning point for the United States, forcing people...

Watching Hitchcock and Scully, the two laziest detectives on Brooklyn Nine-Nine, was undeniably hilarious. And I sometimes wonder what it would be like if we got a full-blown spin-off that dove into their glory days.

But here’s the thing: as much as I love the thought, I can’t shake the feeling that maybe some characters work best in small doses. However, I’d like to weigh in on both the possibilities, and perhaps then we might know if it’s a good idea or not.

A still from Brooklyn Nine-Nine | Universal Television Why a Hitchcock and Scully spinoff from Brooklyn Nine-Nine could be comedy gold

If there was one thing that Brooklyn Nine-Nine nailed like no other sitcom, it was balancing absurd humor with a lot of unexpected heart, and the duo of Hitchcock and Scully embodied it better than anybody. The flashback episode in season 2 revealed that before being overweight,...

Isn’t it weird to think that, in some alternate universe, Jimmy McNulty had the potential to be Jake Peralta? On the iconic TV show The Wire, Detective Jimmy McNulty is a cop who will bend every rule just to prove he’s right. And belive it or not, Brooklyn Nine-Nine’s very own Jake Peralta is essentially a comedic take on McNulty!

While McNulty is reckless, self-destructive, and constantly at odds with authority, Peralta is seen throughout the seasons channeling that same rebellious energy into something good and eventually evolving as a character. Here is a detailed look at how the character was created!

The Wire’s Jimmy McNulty | Credits: HBO Entertainment Jake Peralta’s origin story (his roots lie in The Wire!)

During Entertainment Weekly’s Fall TV Preview, the team behind Brooklyn Nine-Nine opened up on how they ended up on the show. And while discussing Andy Samberg‘s casting,...

Long before Ty Burrell became a household name as the lovable Phil Dunphy on Modern Family, he appeared in one of Ridley Scott’s war movies. He starred in one of the most influential war movies of the past two decades. It marked one of his earliest appearances in a movie, setting the stage for his later fame.

Based on the 1999 non-fiction bestseller, the movie tells the harrowing story of the 1993 Battle of Mogadishu, where U.S. military forces faced disastrous setbacks in Somalia. At this point, you might have already guessed the movie’s name. Yes, Burrell appeared in Ridley Scott’s 2001 hit, Black Hawk Down, a landmark movie that continues to redefine the war movie genre.

Ty Burell as Phil Dunphy in Modern Family | Credit: ABC

Ty Burrell appeared in the war movie Black Hawk Down before finding fame in Modern Family

In Ridley Scott‘s 2001 epic Black Hawk Down,...

Brooklyn Nine-Nine has been off the air for almost four years now.

The fan-favorite comedy remains highly rated to this day, with an average 87% audience score on Rotten Tomatoes, and multiple seasons have a 100% critic score.

On the series, which spanned eight seasons across both Fox and NBC, Sergeant Jeffords and detectives Peralta, Santiago and Diaz lead a loveable and offbeat squad that must get its act together when their precinct gets a new boss: the no-nonsense, unflappable Captain Holt.

Starring in the show included Andy Samberg, Stephanie Beatriz, Terry Crews, Melissa Fumero, Joe Lo Truglio, Chelsea Peretti, the late Andre Braugher, Dirk Blocker and Joel McKinnon Miller.

Throughout it’s eight seasons, the show won 15 awards, including two Creative Arts Emmy Awards and two Critics’ Choice Television Awards.

Four of the seasons of Brooklyn Nine-Nine are on Netflix, while you can watch all eight seasons on Peacock.

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Modern Family is known for pushing boundaries and redefining family relationships on television, but one of its most impactful choices was how it handled public displays of affection. While the show highlighted various types of relationships, from affectionate Claire and Phil to quirky and reserved Jay and Gloria, to same-sex couple Cam and Mitch— the show’s portrayal of physical affection was quite striking.

The creators cleverly downplayed the Pda between not only Jay and Gloria but also Cam and Mitch. The show’s decision to keep the physical affection minimal in comparison to the straight couple was both a strategic and thoughtful move, especially for its time.

Ed O’Neill with Sofia Vergara in Modern Family | Credit: ABC Modern Family made a strategic decision to show less Pda between Jay and Gloria

In Modern Family, Jay’s (Ed O’Neill) and Gloria’s (Sofia Vergara) relationship was one of the...

Modern Family, no doubt, stands as one of the most successful sitcoms of the past decade, drawing audiences back for multiple rewatches. The key to this success lies in the unique and occasional collaboration between its co-creators, Christopher Lloyd and Steven Levitan. Their innovative partnership has been instrumental in shaping the show’s exceptional success.

Despite the show’s growing popularity, the duo’s partnership had not always been smooth. In fact, their working relationship has been described as more of a distant agreement than traditional creative collaboration. That somehow worked well for the show’s long success.

Modern Family cast | Credit: ABC Modern Family co-creators’ creative differences brought an unlikely success to the show

At the heart of Modern Family‘s success was the unique dynamic between Christopher Lloyd and Steven Levitan. The pair’s contrasting approaches to storytelling and production led to an unorthodox working style that kept the show fresh and unpredictable.

Winning an Emmy doesn’t just depend on talent, it also depends on strategy. Actors only get to submit a single episode to represent their entire performance, meaning one incredible moment might win it all, while a consistently brilliant performance gets overlooked.

Ty Burrell as Phil Dunphy in Modern Family and Andre Braugher as Captain Holt in Brooklyn Nine-Nine. Both are legendary in their own right, Burrell’s lovable goofball dad, while Braugher’s deadpan delivery couldn’t be polar opposite from each other, and thus pitting them against each other sounds criminal, but that is what happened in the year 2014.

Ty Burrell in Modern Family | Credits: ABC

Burrell took home the Emmy, and sure, he was fantastic. But Braugher’s performance had layers, depth, and comedic precision that arguably outshone the competition. So, was the award well-earned, or did the system fail one of TV’s best? Let’s discuss!

Director Danny DeVito’s 1989 BAFTA-nominated film The War of the Roses is being revived with a new cast and a new film from Searchlight called The Roses. Oscar-winner Olivia Colman (The Favourite) and BAFTA and Emmy winner Benedict Cumberbatch are set to star in The Roses, which, per Variety, has an official release date of Aug. 29.

Billed as a dark comedy-drama, The Roses is being directed by Jay Roach, who directed the Austin Powers trilogy, Meet the Parents, and Dinner for Schmucks. Tony McNamara wrote the script, which is based on DeVito’s The War of the Roses, which in turn was based on the 1981 Warren Adler novel of the same name.

A Picture-Perfect Couple

The specialty banner for The Roses describes the movie as follows: “Life seems easy for picture-perfect couple Ivy (Colman) and Theo (Cumberbatch) successful careers, a loving marriage, great kids. But beneath the facade of their supposed ideal life,...

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Community is a satirical comedy series created by Dan Harmon. The NBC series follows Jeff Winger, a lawyer who gets disbarred after it is discovered that he lied about having a bachelor’s degree. To get his legal career back, he began attending Greendale Community College. He soon befriends a group of misfits, including Britta, Abed, Shirley, Annie, Troy, and Pierce. Community stars Joel McHale, Gillian Jacobs, Danny Pudi, Yvette Nicole Brown, Alison Brie, Donald Glover, Ken Jeong, Chevy Chase, and Jim Rash. So, if you loved the entertaining stories, hilarious dark comedy, and compelling characters in Community, here are some similar shows you should check out next.

A.P. Bio Credit – Peacock

A.P. Bio is a workplace comedy sitcom series created by Mike O’Brien. The NBC series follows Jack Griffin, a philosophy professor who gets fired from...

Exclusive: Emmy winners John Lithgow and Jimmy Smits are set to reprise their roles of Arthur Mitchell aka the Trinity Killer and Miguel Prado, respectively, in the Showtime original series Dexter: Resurrection. The show has been in production in New York since January.

For playing the diabolical Trinity Killer, Lithgow received an Emmy Award, Critics’ Choice Award, and a SAG Award as well as a Golden Globe nomination. Smits received an Emmy nomination for his Season 3 portrayal of Miguel, the Ada-turned-lawbreaker hellbent on revenge.

At this point, fans of the ‘Dexter’-verse aren’t surprised when news emerges that dead people are being resurrected. Especially when Lithgow is concerned, as he appeared in flashback scenes in the limited series Dexter: New Blood. The New Blood continuation series is titled Resurrection, so at this point, anything goes. This is Smits’ return to the franchise,...

In a world of sitcoms, cameos are often a chance for actors to surprise the audience and create a multiverse of artists. Brooklyn Nine-Nine was no stranger to surprise cameos. But in a moment that delighted the B99 fans, Adam Sandler made a surprise appearance in the first season of the beloved police procedural sitcom.

Andy Samberg as Jake Peralta in Brooklyn Nine-Nine | Credit: Fox

Not only did it lead to one of the series’ funniest moments, but it also revealed a close-knit friendship between Sandler and the Nine-Nine star. The two actors’ bond even stretches back to their work on the big screen and even the late-night show, Saturday Night Live.

Adam Sandler had one of the best cameos in favor of Brooklyn Nine-Nine star

Adam Sandler appeared in Brooklyn Nine-Nine Season 1, Episode 15, titled Operation: Broken Feather, where he portrayed a fictionalized version of himself. In the episode, Jake...

Resident Alien has been a delight since its premiere in 2021, seamlessly blending situational comedy with sci-fi world-building and a quirky imagination. Season 3, perhaps its best yet, premiered more than one year ago, and fans are eagerly awaiting Season 4 as the show heads to the USA Network.

There's a kindness and a deep understanding of the human condition laced throughout that show, and it constantly reminds me of possibly my favorite sci-fi comedy on television, a very similar (and arguably even better) series from 2016 that aired on TBS. It developed a small but loyal cult following in Season 2 after word-of-mouth spread, and was renewed for Season 3. Until it wasn't.

Extraterrestrials and People of Earth

People of Earth was one of the rare shows that critics and audiences agreed was great; it currently has an 89% critics' score and an 86% audience score on Rotten Tomatoes. Created by David Jenkins (Our Flag Means Death...

NBC's Grosse Pointe Garden Society returns on Sunday, March 23, with the freshman season's fifth episode. Ahead of its airing, Cbr can provide an exclusive sneak peek clip.

The episode is titled "Pollination," and the logline reads, "Catherine’s attempts to rebuild her marriage take a sexy turn. Brett’s love life explodes as Alice struggles to make sense of their relationship. Birdie’s friendship with Joel is tested. A loose end is revealed from the night of the murder." In the new clip, Brett and Cricket are on a date when Alice and Doug walk into the same restaurant. The video can be viewed above.

Per the synopsis, Grosse Pointe Garden Society follows "four members of a suburban garden club who find their lives intertwined by scandal, mischief and a shared secret – a murder no one wants to talk about. As dark truths begin to rot their lives under the surface,...

Netflix released its new murder mystery series The Residence, which comes from Grey's Anatomy and Bridgerton mastermind Shonda Rhimes, on March 20 as one of the week's best new releases. Created by Paul William Davies, the series stars Emmy Award winner Uzo Aduba as top-notch detective and passionate birder Cordelia Cupp, who's called to the White House to investigate a suspicious death of a staff member.

While we won't reveal any spoilers about the curious case of A.B. Wynter's death or the big reveal in the season finale, one question left behind by the season finale might still be on your mind. When episode 8 ends, there's a dedication to the memory of Andre Braugher. The beloved actor has starred in such popular television titles as Brooklyn Nine-Nine, Homicide: Life of the Street, Men of a Certain Age, and much more on stage and screen.

Braugher doesn't appear in The Residence,...

Eva Longoria is set to receive the prestigious Platino Honor Award at this year’s annual ceremony in Madrid.

The actor-director-producer will pick up the prize on April 27 in Municipal Palace at the 12th Platino Awards, considered the Oscars of Ibero-America, in recognition of her “outstanding audiovisual career and her representation of the Latino community in the American industry.”

Longoria’s guest actress appearances on U.S. television began in 2000, but it was 2004 when she achieved became internationally known as Gabrielle Solis in ABC’s Desperate Housewives.

Other appearances of Longoria’s include in Empire, Devious Maids, Brooklyn Nine-Nine, BoJack Horseman and Jane the Virgin, before founding her own production company, UnbeliEVAble Entertainment, where she was involved behind the camera on a myriad of projects including TV series Grand Hotel.

In 2023, Longoria made her directorial debut with Flamin’ Hot, a biopic about Richard Montañez, the janitor who claims to have invented Flamin’ Hot Cheetos,...

The Residence is the best murder mystery on Netflix since Knives Out. The White House whodunnit from Bridgerton and Grey's Anatomy executive producer Shonda Rhimes hits the ground running and rarely lets up. Created by Paul William Davies and starring Uzo Uduba as consulting detective Cordelia Cupp, The Residence features an eclectic mix of eccentric characters as it reinvigorates the tried and true murder mystery formula.

The Netflix original series -- inspired by Kate Andersen Brower's book The Residence: Inside the Private World of the White House -- plays with murder mystery tropes and then catches the audience unaware. There are plenty of suspects, red herrings and hidden agends to keep audiences guessing. Between the twists and turns, and the strength of a star-studded cast, eight episodes almost doesn't feel like enough for this exciting show.

The Residence Orbits Around Uzo Aduba's Cordelia Cupp Aduba Anchors a Star-Studded...

The new NBC crime dramaGrosse Pointe Garden Society gets a rare scheduling change that could be concerning. Debuting in February from creators Jenna Bans and Bill Krebs, the story centers on four members of a suburban garden club who have conspired to cover up a murder. With each of their personal lives in turmoil, it doesn't take long for damaging secrets to bubble up to the surface. The cast includes Melissa Fumero (Brooklyn Nine-Nine), Aja Naomi King (How to Get Away with Murder), Ben Rappaport (Mr. Robot), and AnnaSophia Robb (The Carrie Diaries).

The Hollywood Reporterconfirms that Grosse Pointe Garden Society will move from Sundays to Fridays, beginning on April 4. It will take over Friday's 8 Pm slot, currently occupied by the Reba McEntire sitcom Happy's Place, with the sitcom's airing its finale on March 21. Grosse Pointe's Sunday timeslot will be taken over by episodes of Dateline. The change, a rarity...

Grosse Pointe Garden Society is getting re-planted elsewhere on NBC’s schedule.

The freshman drama, which has thus far aired four episodes on Sundays at 10/9c, will relocate to Fridays at 8 pm beginning April 4, TVLine has learned. Its final two Sunday outings will air March 23 and March 30.

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