Mike Bedard

The Recruit Gets A Season 2 Order At Netflix

Many fans have learned not to grow too attached to a new TV series they really like. Many streaming platforms, from HBO Max to Netflix, have unceremoniously canceled shows after a season or two because they didn't get enough viewers. Rather than wait…

Pamela Anderson Slams Hulu's Pam & Tommy For Rubbing 'Salt On The Wound'

It's hard to overstate how much of a cultural icon Pamela Anderson was in the 1990s. "Baywatch" was one of the most popular shows on the air, and she frequently found herself on the cover of magazine covers, both as a model and as a subject of a…

Olivia Wilde's Ghostbusters: Afterlife Cameo Was Incredibly Intense And Demanding

The "Ghostbusters" franchise has been a tricky nut to crack. The first film is held up as one of the all-time great comedies, featuring tour-de-force performances from some of the greatest comedic actors around. It was followed up by a somewhat…

60 Minutes Can Probably Take Credit For The 'Mark Zuckerberg Is A Robot' Meme

Mark Zuckerberg. He brought Facebook to the world, allowing people to stay up-to-date with their friends from around the country and see racist posts from their extended family members. He's the subject of "The Social Network," proving that you don't…

Grey's Anatomy And Station 19 Just Lost Their Showrunner

Both "Grey's Anatomy" and "Station 19" have been wildly successful for ABC. "Grey's Anatomy" is a drama institution at this point, currently on its 19th season. "Station 19" is a spinoff of "Grey's" and has six seasons to its name. And a big reason…

The Solution To The Taylor Kinney Problem On Chicago Fire Is Obvious

"Chicago Fire" has been a prime component of NBC's programming for the better part of a decade now. It's also spawned numerous spinoffs set within the same TV universe, namely "Chicago P.D.," "Chicago Med," and "Chicago Justice," although that last…

Solar Opposites And Koala Man Have Also Cut Ties With Justin Roiland

In January 2023, it was reported that Justin Roiland, voice actor and co-creator of "Rick and Morty" and "Solar Opposites," had been arrested several years prior in connection to domestic violence (via NBC News). The news only came to the general…

The Rookie Fans Couldn't Take Their Eyes Off Celina In Season 5 Episode 13

"The Rookie" began with following LAPD rookie John Nolan (Nathan Fillion). He was the oldest rookie ever to join that particular force, but over the seasons, he's gone from a newbie to a seasoned professional. It's only natural that as the years have…

The Rookie: Feds Fans Are All In On The Brendon And Antoinette Romance

"The Rookie: Feds" follows in the grand tradition of TV procedurals. While its flagship series, "The Rookie," is about the oldest rookie for the Los Angeles Police Department, "Feds" naturally follows the oldest rookie for the FBI. The jurisdictions…

The 2023 Oscars Best Actor Nominees - Who Will Win & Who Should Win

The 2023 Oscar nominations are here, and as expected, there are snubs, surprises, and the usual suspects. While there are plenty of names we've seen pop up before on Academy night, such as Steven Spielberg garnering another best director nomination,…

Donna And Eric's Cute Callback Moment On That '90s Show Was Completely Unscripted

Netflix's "That '90s Show" serves as the perfect sequel series to the beloved "That '70s Show." While that series ended on New Year's Eve 1979, "That '90s Show" picks up 15 years later. Eric (Topher Grace) and Donna (Laura Prepon) are married now,…

What The Simpsons Creator Matt Groening Said About His Show's 'Rivalry' With Family Guy

"The Simpsons" set the gold standard for adult animation. While kids could certainly partake in the family's misadventures in Springfield, there were jokes that really only adults could catch. It's led to one of the longest-running dynasties in pop…

Susan Sarandon Is Pumped To Play A Comic Book Villain In DC's Blue Beetle

It's a tough time to be a DC fan. Fans anxiously await news from new DC Studios heads James Gunn and Peter Safran for what the future of the DC Cinematic Universe will look like. But for now, there are four DC films coming to audiences in the coming…

Kurtwood Smith Explains Why Red Has Mellowed After The End Of That '70s Show

There's a long lineage of great sitcom dads. Some were supportive; others were just plain funny. And then there's Red Forman (Kurtwood Smith) from "That '70s Show." He was the stern, gruff authority figure Eric (Topher Grace) and his friends…

Blue Bloods Fans Are Considering Calling It Quits On The Show After Season 13 Disappoints

All good things must come to an end, and based on some fan chatter, it would appear some folks want the long-running police procedural "Blue Bloods" to meet its finale. Premiering in 2010, "Blue Bloods" set itself apart from other crime dramas by…

Who Plays Jay From That '90s Show?

"That '90s Show" is the sequel series fans didn't know they needed from "That '70s Show." Naturally, "That '70s Show" ended on New Year's Eve 1979 with Eric (Topher Grace) and Donna (Laura Prepon) seeming to reignite their relationship. Apparently,…

South Park's Matt Stone Isn't Fond Of The 'Peanuts On Acid' Comparison

"South Park" has remained on the cutting edge of satire for the better part of the last 25 years. The show has tackled pretty much every taboo subject under the sun and skewered everything from contemporary politics to celebrities. But the show also…

American Pickers' Mike Wolfe Serves As Executive Producer On Three Other Enticing Series

Premiering in 2010, "American Pickers" has taken viewers on a wild ride throughout America, as they see all of the cool antiques and collectibles people have just laying around their homes, barns, and garages. To take audiences through this journey,…

What Gold Rush's Parker Schnabel Thinks Gives Him An Edge

Every season of Discovery's "Gold Rush" follows a few different teams that set out mining for gold. Many miners have come and gone from the program over the years, but one who's remained consistent is Parker Schnabel. He was first introduced on the…

Chicago Fire's Taylor Kinney Steps Away From Series To Handle Personal Matters

"Chicago Fire" was the first installment in Dick Wolfe's "One Chicago" franchise that would spin off in various directions following all of the emergency personnel working in the Windy City. Since 2012, viewers have tuned in to watch Firehouse 51 put…