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Nothing disappoints me more than a TV show that fails to live up to the expectations set by its first season. It’s called the “sophomore slump.” It happens more often than you think. Some shows deliver a near-perfect first season before taking a noticeable dip in quality.

If you love westerns and staying in on cold nights watching TV on the couch, Netflix has you covered. The beloved Canadian family drama “Heartland” now has 19 seasons streaming on the platform. Plus, Season 20 began airing in Canada on CBC TV and CBC Gem this month, so even when you reach the final episode currently…

Once upon a time, television audiences only had a handful of networks to choose from. Back in the 1950s, NBC and CBS largely dominated the airwaves – but there was one exception: “The Lone Ranger.” Like many popular programs at the time, this Western classic spun out from radio. The drama found new life on the…

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Westerns have historically dominated television in a way that no other genre has. Before “Gunsmoke” or the small screen adventures of “The Lone Ranger,” there was “Hopalong Cassidy.” Though now largely forgotten, “Hopalong Cassidy” holds the distinction of being the first TV Western, and it’s now available to stream for free on Tubi.