Reservation Dogs, the Indigenous-American television series by FX, has captured the attention of viewers due to its inventive storytelling techniques that blend comedy and drama in an adept manner. The show, developed bySterlin HarjoandTaika Waititi, surrounds the daily lives and struggles of four young Indigenous individuals who commit crimes to move to California, after the death of their friend. As well, the show gained a lot of recognition for the well-written extended cast, from the ghost of an indigenous soldier to a stoner senior....

Ever since the dawn of humanity, there have been countless examples of people invading another place and conquering the people. History is full of examples of supposedly “superior” or “civilized” groups subduing others, often through bloody means. This has led to the fear of an invasion from an external becoming common, especially as our knowledge of space and its infinite possibilities increases. In the 20th century, this fear became ingrained in popular culture in the form of the science fiction trope known as the alien invasion....

Mythology is one of the earliest forms of storytelling, even if it wasn’t meant to be just a story. Either way, mythology and folklore have become fascinating topics to research and have made their way into movies, TV shows, and anime. Although predominantly centered around Japanese folklore, other stories occasionally emerge. While mythology-inspired series likeDragon Ballare great, only anime focusing on the topic are eligible for this list. Since Japan has a large and comprehensive mythology, there are many fascinating mythological shows that use its influence to tell those stories directly or create adjacent plots....

Friday the 13thandHalloweenhave both dominated the slasher film genre for decades. People can’t seem to get enough of Jason and Michael, and with good reason - they keep coming back from the dead, and we are here for it. RELATED:10 Best Slasher Movies Of The Last 5 Years Slasher films tend to be viewed as some of the lowest common denominator of horror movies. Yet, it’s best not to be too dismissive....

Welcome to Season 3 ofThe White Lotus. The rich and famous pack their bagsfor beautiful Koh Samui, Thailand, hoping to escape all the noise in the rowdy States. This particular branch of the White Lotus resort is special.Focusing on wellness and with strong ties to its local Buddhist culture, guests are expected to leave their worldly pleasures behind throughout their stay (a.k.a. their cellphones) and tap into their inner peace....

Since the golden age of Hollywood, mystery films of all shapes and sizes have consistently held audience attention and admiration. Even today, stories of unwinding labyrinth conspiracies and complicated webs have proven tocreate critical and box office success. Many of these thrillers unfold as a slow burn. Numerous classic films spend time drip feeding information to the audience and characters, carefully placing tinder and kindling before, eventually lighting the match. Other mysteries burn hot and heavy right from the start....

High Potentialis one of the biggest breakout hits for ABC. The story of a single mother with a genius-level IQ who goes from cleaning the police station to being one of their greatest crime solvers has becomeABC’s most-watched new series in six years. The procedural’s mix of compelling mystery, humor, and dynamic performance fromKaitlin Olsonquickly resonated with audiences hungry for more. While the wait may seem like an eternity in between each new episode, there are other similar series that will scratch the itch for more unsolved cases or unlikely detectives....

Since debuting in 1996,Pokémonhas become perhaps the world’s highest-grossing media franchise, and certainly one of the most iconic. The series revolves around magical creatures called Pokémon, which human trainers can capture in Pokéballs for transportation and use in battles, contests, and other activities. The franchise includes video games, a trading card game, and various anime, such asthe long-running seriesthat followed Ash Ketchum and its successor,Pokémon Horizons: The Series. One of the main gimmicks ofPokémonis that the creatures can evolve into stronger forms with enough time and dedication....

If there is ever a need for a list of shows that are quick to watch, here is that list. A miniseries is intended to be a show with a full story in just a few episodes. Some popular series start as miniseries, but as their popularity grows, more seasons get made. For these series, their stories can endure compared to even the longest-running shows, with up to ten or even more seasons....

They’re big, they’re blue, and they’re coming after you. Well, probably. The ‘they’ of that statement refers to the Wind Traders of Pandora, the Tlalim Clan, and the newest addition toJames Cameron’s world of Pandora inAvatar: Fire & Ash,and for all the dazzling bioluminescence and breathtaking landscapes of Pandora, few sights are as thrilling or exhilarating as flying on the back of a Banshee. Flight has always been a hugely important part of theAvatarstory and now,Fire & Ashis about to take that sensation to the next level with a new clan that doesn’t just ride the winds, they live among them....

Christmas came early this year for fans of theAlienfranchise. We already knew that directorRidley Scotthad been working on his third movie in the series with next year’sAlien: Covenant, but 20thCentury Fox decided to release some early footage from the movie and give us a first glimpse at the trailer weeks before it would be seen by the rest of the world. If you haven’t seen theAlien: Covenanttrailer you canwatch it here....

Cormac McCarthydidn’t just write bleak books — he bottled cataclysms on the page. His stories are populated by killers, drifters, prophets, orphans, and outcasts, all moving through a world where grace is fleeting and cruelty has the final word. Even when his sentences shimmer with lyricism,there’s always something festering just beneath. That innately dark and miserable quality doesn’t mean the novels are bad, though. In fact,many of McCarthy’s works are terrificin a distinct, undeniably grim way....

While the TV landscape has changed significantly over the last few decades, by and large, pilots are still a vital key to a show’s future success. A pilot doesn’t necessarily have to be great, but it does need to show promise. Comedy pilots are notoriously tricky to pull off as it usually takes a few episodes to find the characters, but there’s usuallysomethingin that pilot that hints at greatness to come (see:The Office,Parks and Recreation)....