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The Gilded Ae (2022–2024) is an American historical drama television series created and written by Julian Fellowes for HBO that takes place during the titular era, the boom years of the 1880s in New York City. Originally announced in 2018 for NBC, it was later announced in May 2019 that the show had been moved to HBO. The show premiered on January 24, 2022. In 1882, a young woman enters New York City’s strict social scene and becomes entangled in the ongoing disputes between the nouveau riche Russell family and the established van Rhijn-Brook family. These two families reside on ...

Based on the real-life of Dwayne Johnson, also known as ‘The Rock’, Young Rock (2021–2023) is an American sitcom that debuted on NBC on February 16, 2021. The show, created by Johnson alongside Jeff Chiang and Nahnatchka Khan, has garnered positive reviews from critics. It was later confirmed for a second season in April 2021 and treated fans to a holiday special episode on December 15th before the season two premiere on March 15, 2022. In May 2022, it was ...

Premiering on NBC on April 1, 2021, Law & Order: Organized Crime (2021–2024) is an American crime drama television series and the seventh installment in the Law & Order franchise. Christopher Meloni reprises his role as Elliot Stabler from Law & Order: Special Victims Unit in this spin-off. The show follows a “single-arc” storyline that spans multiple episodes. Originally planned to be introduced in the season finale of SVU’s twenty-first season, Stabler’s family was set to return, revealing their whereabouts after Meloni’s departure from the series. However, ...

Duncanville (2020–2022) is an American animated sitcom, created for the Fox Broadcasting Company by Amy Poehler, Mike Scully and Julie Scully. The show follows the life of 15-year-old Duncan Harris, who is constantly teetering on the edge of making bad decisions. Along with his family, he navigates through the ups and downs of adolescence. Duncan’s mother Annie is a meter maid with aspirations of becoming a detective. She is always on guard to prevent Duncan from getting into trouble. His father Jack strives to be a ...

Emerald City (2017) is a captivating American fantasy drama on NBC, brought to life by Matthew Arnold and Josh Friedman. Inspired by L. Frank Baum’s classic Oz book series, the show takes place in the enchanting world of Oz. In this land, a widowed king weds the alluring Clementianna, but his disappearance during a battle against an evil force leaves her as Queen. Meanwhile, the beautiful stepdaughter, Princess Snow White, is confined to the palace walls. After ten long years, Snow White yearns for adventure ...

A true crime anthology series, Law & Order True Crime (2017) premiered on September 26, 2017 on NBC. It was ordered by NBC on July 15, 2016, and it is a part of the Law & Order franchise. This eight-episode series, Law & Order True Crime: The Menendez Murders, is a dramatization of the trial of Lyle and Erik Menendez, who were sentenced to death in 1996 for killing their parents, José and Kitty. The trial of ...

Brooklyn Nine-Nine (2013–2021) is an American police procedural comedy TV series that aired on Fox and later on NBC for eight seasons and 153 episodes, from September 17, 2013 to September 16, 2021. Created by Dan Goor and Michael Schur, the show follows seven NYPD detectives as they adjust to their new commanding officer, Captain Raymond Holt. The captain is serious and stern, and takes over Brooklyn’s 99th precinct where Detective Jake Peralta works. Jake is a talented but carefree detective who’s used to doing things his own way. Other members of the ...

Bates Motel (2013–2017), an American psychological horror drama, premiered on March 18, 2013 and concluded on April 24, 2017. The show was developed by Carlton Cuse, Kerry Ehrin, and Anthony Cipriano and is a production of Universal Television and American Genre for the cable network A&E. Serving as a contemporary prequel to Alfred Hitchcock’s iconic film Psycho (based on Robert Bloch’s novel of the ...

Chicago Fire (2012–2024), an American drama series, was created by Michael Brandt and Derek Haas with executive producer Dick Wolf. It is the first part of Wolf Entertainment’s Chicago franchise, which revolves around various public services in the city of Chicago, Illinois. The show follows the daily lives and relationships of firefighters, rescue workers, and paramedics at the fictional Firehouse 51. Premiering on NBC on October 10, 2012, the series has aired a total of 240 episodes as of January 17, 2024. Its ...

Parenthood (2010–2015) is a beloved American sitcom created by Jason Katims and produced by Imagine Television and Universal Television for NBC. It follows the Braverman family, including an older couple, their four children, and their own families. From March 2, 2010 to January 29, 2015, the series aired for six seasons. It was met with acclaim from TV critics and garnered numerous nominations and accolades such as a Vision Award, a Critics’ Choice Television Award, two Television Academy Honors awards, four Young Artist Awards, and three Entertainment Industries Council PRISM Awards. However, despite its ...

The Office (2005–2013) is a US sitcom that follows the daily work lives of office employees at the Scranton branch of Dunder Mifflin Paper Company. It aired on NBC for nine seasons, from March 24, 2005 to May 16, 2013. Adapted from the British series of the same name by Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant, it was created for American television by Greg Daniels. While its short first season received mixed reviews, subsequent seasons, particularly Steve Carell’s ...

Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (1999–2024), often abbreviated to SVU, is an American police procedural crime drama TV series, created by Dick Wolf for NBC. It was the first spin-off of Law & Order, and starred Christopher Meloni as Detective Elliot Stabler until his departure in 2011, after 12 seasons. His partner in the show, Detective Olivia Benson (played by Mariska Hargitay), eventually became captain and now leads the Special Victims Unit. Meloni has since returned as Stabler in the ...

Will & Grace (1998–2020) is a popular American sitcom created by Max Mutchnick and David Kohan. Set in New York City, it follows the friendship between Will Truman, a gay lawyer, and Grace Adler, a straight interior designer. NBC approached experienced sitcom director James Burrows for his thoughts on the show’s homosexual subject matter and potential audience interest. After reading the script in November 1997, Burrows was immediately drawn to the unique characters and genre portrayed. Filming of the pilot ...

Just Shoot Me! (1997–2003) is an American sitcom television series that originally ran on NBC from March 4, 1997 to November 26, 2003. The show, created by Steven Levitan, is set in the office of a fictional fashion magazine called Blush. Over seven seasons and a total of 145 half-hour episodes (including three episodes rebroadcasted), the show follows the stories of the staff members at Blush. This includes Jack Gallo, the owner and publisher; his daughter Maya, a writer; secretary Finch; former model Nina; and photographer Elliot. Hot-tempered journalist Maya Gallo finds herself in a desperate situation after getting ...

Law & Order (1990–2024), an American police procedural and legal drama television series, was created by Dick Wolf and produced by Wolf Entertainment and Universal Television. Its success has led to the development of additional shows, turning Law & Order into a franchise. This includes a television film, several video games, and international adaptations of the series. The show has received numerous awards, including multiple Emmy Awards, throughout its run. Set in New York City, it follows a two-part format: first investigating a crime (typically murder) and apprehending the suspect with the help of ...

In the American horror thriller film, Buried Alive (1990), directed by Frank Darabont, successful contractor Clint Goodman lives with his wife Joanna. Despite their seemingly perfect life, Joanna has been having an affair with local doctor Cortland van Owen. Together, they plot to murder Clint and take over his company and house. Joanna’s motive is to move back to Beverly Hills and purchase a clinic. To carry out their plan, Cortland provides Joanna with poison obtained from a tropical fish. During a dinner with Clint, Joanna has a change of heart but still adds some of the poison into his wine. This results in ...

Directed by Mick Garris, Psycho IV: The Beginning (1990) is an American made-for-television slasher film that serves as a prequel to Alfred Hitchcock’s Psycho. It delves into the early life of Norman Bates and his struggles with mental illness before the events depicted in the original film. This installment marks both the third sequel and final film in the Psycho franchise, with Anthony Perkins making his last appearance as Norman Bates before his death in 1992. Now married to a psychiatrist named ...

Created by Donald P. Bellisario, Quantum Leap (1989–1993) is an American science fiction television series that debuted on NBC in 1989 and concluded after five seasons in 1993. Starring Scott Bakula as Dr. Sam Beckett, a physicist who unintentionally travels through time during experiments, the show follows his involuntary displacement into the bodies of others to fix historical errors. Along for the journey is Admiral Al Calavicci, played by Dean Stockwell, who appears to Sam as a cigar-smoking hologram and helps him form ...

Amazing Stories (1985–1987), an American anthology television series created by Steven Spielberg, originally aired on NBC in the United States from September 29, 1985 to April 10, 1987. During its run, it received nominations for 12 Emmy Awards and won five. One of its first-season episodes, The Amazing Falsworth, even earned writer Mick Garris an Edgar Award for Best Episode in a TV Series. Despite these accolades, the show did not perform well in terms of ratings, placing 40th in Season 1 and 52nd in Season 2. As a result, the network chose not to renew it ...

Miami Vice (1984–1989), the popular American crime drama, was created by Anthony Yerkovich and produced by Michael Mann for NBC. The show follows the exploits of two undercover detectives, James ‘Sonny’ Crockett and Ricardo ‘Rico’ Tubbs, in the Metro-Dade Police Department as they tackle cases in Miami. Running for five seasons on NBC from 1984 to 1989, Miami Vice gained even more popularity when it began airing reruns on the USA Network in 1988. During its syndication run, a previously unaired episode was also broadcast on January 25, 1990. This ...