Browsing: dramas

Decades before “Law & Order” premiered, there were still plenty of shows about law and order. The 1960s were awash with crime dramas, many of which have since fallen into obscurity. Now that there’s such an appetite for crime shows in the 2020s, however, why not look back to the ’60s for shows that could…

Medical dramas have remained a staple part of TV since as early as the 1950s, and by the 1970s there were many series that were so good they probably should be first in line for a reboot. Because the 1970s were such a massively important time for both cultural upheaval and innovation in TV, these…

Japanese releases might not match the sheer volume of K-dramas on Netflix, but 2027 still has a fantastic lineup in store. We’re getting brand-new series like From NEET to Peak and the next chapter of the Parasyte story starring Kutsuna Shioli, plus a sequel to the hit film City Hunter. On top of that, 2027…

Anyone who is even remotely familiar with television knows about “Breaking Bad,” “The Sopranos,” “The Wire,” and other all-time great crime dramas that changed the game. However, the genre has produced countless terrific shows that are overlooked in the grand scheme of things. Not every series can capture the wider public’s imagination, mind you, but…

HBO’s library of historical dramas could easily be considered the best in the streaming world. With a wealth of both ongoing and limited series set in the past, the network has spent decades telling fascinating stories about wars, politics, and people from the most interesting periods in history. From the captivating World War II epic told…

With therapy remaining elusive and stigmatised, dramas are an instrument of social change. 05 Sep, 2026

MUMBAI: Zee is betting that bigger things can come in very small packages. The entertainment company is turning to micro-dramas and short-form storytelling as a new growth opportunity, with plans to scale micro-content as a format in FY27 as viewing habits shift towards shorter, mobile-first entertainment.

These days, film and television share a unique (if not symbiotic) relationship. In our streaming era, television has become the new gold standard that Hollywood’s biggest performers seem to flock to. Of course, television has always been influenced by the big screen. Plenty of sitcoms have been adapted from hit movies, and there are some…

You might be surprised how many acclaimed American drama series took inspiration from shows made in another country — or even in another language. Over the years, the best streaming services and TV networks in the United States have produced remakes of projects from the United Kingdom, France, Denmark, and Israel, among others. 

Bernard Appiah, an associate professor of public health, delves into the power of combining entertainment and engagement in public health communications. Dialynn DwyerAug. 6, 2026