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While conventional wisdom might be that you should always read the book before watching the movie or show, that can present a problem when you didn’t even know that what you’ve been enjoying on screen is an adaptation. People sometimes worry they won’t be able to get through the book if they already know the…

From “Breaking Bad” to “BoJack Horseman,” the 2010s produced landmark dramas and comedies that reshaped television. But not every exceptional show from the decade found the audience it deserved, and many are still waiting for a second life on streaming.

There’s a strong chance you’re reading these words on an Apple device, whether a phone, tablet, or computer. It’s a ubiquitous tech company, one that burrowed its way into the history books of creative culture with the introduction of the iPod in 2001. Now, Apple remains part of the cultural conversation in large part thanks…

SWEET MAGNOLIAS. JoAnna Garcia Swisher as Maddie Townsend in episode 508 of SWEET MAGNOLIAS. Cr. Courtesy of Netflix

Hollywood has produced plenty of big-budget blockbusters, but not every project results in a big payday for its cast.

Television has left an indelible mark on the food industry, especially in the form of competitive reality shows. Well-known shows like “Top Chef” and “Hell’s Kitchen” have elevated the culinary careers of many chefs and inspired viewers to join the restaurant industry (or just improve their home cooking). But why not bring back some older…

Few television genres are as consistently rewarding as the war drama. Armed with fascinating characters, rich historical settings, political maneuvering, and thoughtful storytelling, these series immerse viewers in conflicts inspired by real events and turbulent periods in history.

Football may not have started out as America’s pastime, but over the last few decades, it’s hard to deny that it’s become the country’s favorite sport. The stakes and strategy also lend the sport perfectly to storytelling. It makes sense that TV networks would try to find as many ways as possible to build shows around…

The “C” in NBC should stand for cancelation, as the network has a history of throwing great shows into the scrap heap when they start revving up. For every long-running hit like “Friends” and “ER,” there are umpteen gems that bite the dust after one or two seasons, robbing fans of the closure they crave.…

Did you love “My Old Ass” or “The Fallout?” You have Megan Park to thank for that, and her new series, “Sterling Point,” might just become your new favorite binge-watch.