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Ross Johnson writes about television, film, and literature for Lifehacker. He has a degree in political science from the University of Rochester and has previously been a legal writer and editor for Thomson Reuters, for which he later traveled around India and the Middle East as an educator specializing in American English style and grammar…

Ross Johnson writes about television, film, and literature for Lifehacker. He has a degree in political science from the University of Rochester and has previously been a legal writer and editor for Thomson Reuters, for which he later traveled around India and the Middle East as an educator specializing in American English style and grammar…

Image Image Credit Amanda Edwards / Contributorremiere of HBO’s “Game Of Thrones” Season 6 at the TCL Chinese Theatre on April 10, 2016 in Hollywood, California. Image Size landscape-medium Image Position center

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Some television shows build massive worlds, layered mysteries, and sprawling character arcs that feel exciting while they are unfolding, but far harder to resolve satisfyingly. As the story expands, more plot threads, timelines, and unanswered questions accumulate, eventually creating pressure that even the strongest writing teams struggle to resolve cleanly. In many cases, the ambition…

Sometimes a TV show is done…and then it isn’t. In this case, we aren’t talking about any of the late-era legacy sequels, like “Frasier” or “Mad About You.” No, we’re talking about shows that were canceled and came back, or said they were wrapped up but then decided against it, or gave us a clear…

While it isn’t rare for a showrunner to be removed from a TV series, it’s slightly less common for a showrunner to get fired from a show they created, yet hit shows from “Community” to “Rick and Morty” have all experienced this phenomenon. The reason for the firing can range from not running the show…

Something wicked this way comes as the weather gets chilly, and witches are ready to take center stage once again. Witchcraft and sorcery have been a part of storytelling for ages, appearing as central themes across books and screens throughout history. Whether you’re looking for a cozy and family-friendly pick or a spooky and scary…