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The Shield (2002–2008), an acclaimed American crime drama television series starring Michael Chiklis, premiered on FX in the United States on March 12, 2002. It ended its successful seven-season run on November 25, 2008. Based loosely on the Rampart Division police scandal, the show’s Strike Team quickly gained recognition for its depiction of corrupt officers. Created by Shawn Ryan for Fox Television Studios and Sony Pictures Television, The Shield has been praised as one of the greatest TV series of all time. In fact, it won both a Golden Globe Award and ...

The American space Western drama television series, Firefly (2002–2003), was created by Joss Whedon under his Mutant Enemy Productions label. The show centers around the ‘Firefly-class’ spaceship Serenity, home to the main characters. Its body has a firefly-like shape and its tail lights up during acceleration, similar to a bioluminescent insectoid abdomen. The ship was named after the Battle of Serenity Valley, where Sergeant Malcolm Reynolds and Corporal Zoe Alleyne survived on the losing side. In ‘Bushwhacked’, it is revealed that this loss sealed the fate of the Independents. The Alliance ...

24 (2001–2010), an American action drama TV show created by Joel Surnow and Robert Cochran for Fox, follows the life of US counter-terrorist federal agent Jack Bauer. Each season unfolds in real time, covering 24 hours in Bauer’s life. The episodes feature multiple interconnected storylines, often involving Bauer’s associates facing extreme challenges. The series first aired on November 6, 2001, with a total of 204 episodes across nine seasons. A television movie titled 24: Redemption was broadcast on November 23, 2008, between the sixth and seventh ...

Angel (1999–2004), an American supernatural TV series, is a spinoff of Buffy the Vampire Slayer. It was created by Joss Whedon, who also created and directed Buffy. Along with David Greenwalt, Whedon produced the show which aired on The WB from October 5, 1999 to May 19, 2004 for five seasons and 110 episodes. Like its predecessor, Angel was also produced by Mutant Enemy. The show chronicles the challenges faced by Angel, a vampire whose soul was returned to him after a Romani curse as punishment ...

Buffy the Vampire Slayer (1997–2003) is a popular American supernatural drama television series, written and directed by Joss Whedon. It is based on his 1992 film of the same name, although the two are separate productions. Whedon headed Mutant Enemy Productions as executive producer and showrunner. The show has been highly acclaimed, often being ranked among the greatest television series of all time. Original airings reached four to six million viewers, which was considered successful for the relatively new and smaller WB Television Network. While it did not receive ...

Ally McBeal (1997–2002) is an American legal comedy drama television series that aired on Fox from September 8, 1997 to May 20, 2002. Created by David E. Kelley and starring Calista Flockhart in the title role, it follows the eccentric, humorous, and dramatic lives and loves of lawyers at the Boston law firm Cage and Fish. The show received critical acclaim during its early seasons, winning both the Golden Globe Award for Best Television Series – Musical or Comedy and Emmy Award for Outstanding Comedy Series. Currently, a revival is in development at ABC. The story begins ...

The American animated sitcom King of the Hill (1997–2010), created by Mike Judge and Greg Daniels, premiered on Fox in January 1997 until September 2009. Four additional episodes aired in syndication from May 3 to 6, 2010. Set in the fictional town of Arlen, Texas, the show revolves around the Hill family. Hank Hill, a responsible, hard-working, and honest propane salesman and family man, serves as the head of the household. He also works as an assistant manager at Strickland Propane where he frequently uses his catchphrase ‘propane and propane accessories’. ...

The American science fiction drama television series, The X-Files (1993–2018), was created by Chris Carter and originally aired on Fox from September 1993 to May 2002. It ran for nine seasons with a total of 202 episodes. In January 2016, a short tenth season of six episodes was released, followed by an eleventh season of ten episodes in January 2018. The show was a hit for the Fox network and received mostly positive reviews, although some criticized its long-term story arc towards the end. Despite initially being considered a cult series, it quickly became a part of popular culture, tapping into public mistrust and ...

The American police procedural television series, 21 Jump Street (1987–1991), aired on Fox network and in first-run syndication from April 12, 1987 to April 27, 1991. Over the course of its run, the show produced 103 episodes and followed a team of youthful-looking undercover officers as they investigated crimes in schools, gangs, and other teenage settings. Initially planned to be named Jump Street Chapel after their base of operations in a deconsecrated church building, the title was changed at Fox’s request to avoid confusion with a religious program. The series also launched Johnny Depp’s acting ...