In 2013, The CW premiered The Tomorrow People, a science fiction drama based on the classic 1970s British series of the same name. Developed by Greg Berlanti, Phil Klemmer, and Julie Plec, the show attempted to reintroduce the cult classic to a new generation, blending teenage drama with superpowered science fiction. Despite a promising premise,…
When Batwoman premiered on The CW in October 2019, it marked a major moment in television history — the arrival of the first live-action lesbian superhero lead in a TV series. Set within the Arrowverse and based on the DC Comics character, the show promised a gritty, character-driven look at Gotham City without Batman, with…
Before the MCU’s intricate Phase 4 began weaving cosmic tales, Marvel attempted to bring one of its oldest and most unique superhero families, the Inhumans, to the small screen. Initially envisioned as a full-scale feature film, the project ultimately landed as the eight-episode Inhumans (2017) television series—a bold, albeit troubled, attempt to introduce the Royal…
Long before the DC Extended Universe brought Wonder Woman to life on the big screen, there was the groundbreaking Wonder Woman TV series, starring Lynda Carter. Airing from 1975 to 1979, the show remains one of the most iconic superhero series in television history, cementing Wonder Woman as a pop culture symbol of strength, justice,…
Before Batman ever donned his cape and cowl, there was Gotham — a city teetering on the edge of chaos, corruption, and crime. Premiering in 2014 on Fox, Gotham reimagined the legendary Batman mythos as a gritty crime drama, exploring how the city — and its most infamous villains — came to be long before…
Before the DC Universe became a cinematic juggernaut, Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman brought a fresh and charming take on one of the world’s most famous heroes. Airing from 1993 to 1997 on ABC, the series starred Dean Cain as Clark Kent/Superman and Teri Hatcher as Lois Lane, blending superhero action with…
In the mid-2010s, television networks experimented heavily with high-concept sci-fi and fantasy shows, and one of the most intriguing was Syfy’s Dominion. Premiering in 2014, this supernatural drama imagined a post-apocalyptic Earth where humanity was locked in a war against angels. Bold, strange, and visually striking, the series quickly developed a cult following, even if…
In 2022, FX on Hulu released Kindred, a science fiction drama series adapted from the acclaimed 1979 novel by Octavia E. Butler. The show attempted to bring Butler’s groundbreaking story of time travel, race, and ancestry to television for a modern audience. Despite its ambitious themes and talented cast, Kindred only lasted one season before…
The massive, unexpected resurgence of the original Suits on Netflix in 2023—where it broke all-time streaming records—led to a rush to capitalize on the franchise’s new-found popularity. This urgency resulted in the quick development of a new spin-off, Suits: LA, but its run was abruptly cut short.NBC officially canceled Suits: LA after just one season,…
The Amazon Prime Video series Upload—a sci-fi dramedy that brilliantly blended The Good Place’s sharp humor with Black Mirror’s chilling dystopia—has concluded its run with a four-episode final season. While fans were grateful to receive a proper ending, the overwhelming consensus is that the show was abruptly canceled, and its highly condensed final season was…
