The theater of the absurd is no stranger to those who enjoy their narratives a bit unusual. These stories love to highlight the conflict between humanity’s search for purpose and a universe that is indifferent, borrowing heavily from existential thinkers like Albert Camus. Here, characters often stumble through futile situations, reminding us just how gloriously absurd life can be.

It’s no wonder why these tales are so captivating — they dare to ask the questions that many of us avoid, serving up memorable and surreal visuals that you won’t forget, and characters that are as bizarre as they are oddly relatable. To celebrate the wonderfully weird, we look back at some of the best absurdist television shows perfect for anyone who’s ever nodded along to life’s strange humor.

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‘The Increasingly Poor Decisions of Todd Margaret’ (2009 – 2016)

If the title alone doesn’t already tip you off to the chaos, the plot removes all doubt: The Increasingly Poor Decisions of Todd Margaret follows an American (David Cross, who also created it) who moves to London to run an energy drink sales team, armed with zero sales experience and one deeply unfortunate employee who somehow seems to make things worse.

Todd Margaret frequently crosses the line from uncomfortable to cartoonish, with cringey humor and a logic-defying narrative. This, however, is where the show’s charm lives: in its sheer commitment to letting the storm unfold in the most awkward way possible. Cross‘s series is not exactly everyone’s cup of tea — especially given its strong emphasis on “cringe.” Still, Todd Margaret can be a great pick for those who are keen on bizarre comedies with a chaotically uncomfortable, absurdist tone.

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‘Dirk Gently’s Holistic Detective Agency’ (2016 – 2017)

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Leaning into surreal randomness, Dirk Gently’s Holistic Detective Agency delivers an entertaining mash-up of detective noir, horror, sci-fi, and pure screwball comedy. The result is a constant and refreshing sense of surprise. At the narrative’s center are lead titular character, played by Samuel Barnett, and his reluctant assistant, Todd, brought to life by Elijah Wood, as they untangle bizarre and interconnected cases, including murder, time travel, and body swapping.

The 2016 series is the kind that thrives on events that make little sense, whether that’s people turning into dogs, time loops, or assassins who can feel where their victims are. If you love an intentionally chaotic plot with multiple factions, running gags, and connected coincidences, this might be a great pick. With its over-the-top humor, Dirk Gently’s Holistic Detective Agency treats a chaotic and illogical universe as the norm.

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‘I Think You Should Leave with Tim Robinson’ (2019 – 2023)

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A sketch comedy show from former SNL writer Tim Robinson, the 2019 comedy series — with Robinson himself at the center of most sketches — almost operates as a stress test; each segment sees the writer and his guests driving someone to the point of needing or wanting to leave.

I Think You Should Leave with Tim Robinson thrives in a specific kind of absurdism born out of tiny social misteps that eventually spiral into a full-blown public catastrophe. Whether it is a missed cue or an overreaction, suddenly you’re watching a meltdown that feels both surreal and plausible. No doubt, the show can be polarizing: it’s uncomfortable, goofy, and certainly won’t charm just anyone. That being said, if your sense of humor thrives on surreal and illogical premises and you don’t mind a little cringe and discomfort, Robinson and Zach Kanin‘s absurdist series is a standout.

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‘Search Party’ (2016 – 2022)

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This dark comedy mystery, centering on four self-absorbed youngsters (Alia Shawkat, John Reynolds, John Early, and Meredith Hagner) in their twenties, illustrates the characters’ entanglement in an ominous mystery when a former college acquaintance suddenly disappears.

Through its blend of elements of the thriller, mystery, and neo-noir genre, Search Party became one of the most interesting series in recent years. Beneath its clever plotting and suspense, it flirts with the absurd (and even the nihilistic). Despite initially unfolding as a whodunit, the series captivates with a surreal and existential meditation and is unafraid to defy any genre labels. At its core, though, Search Party is an engaging commentary on narcissism and the obsession with self-image and social media in a seemingly meaningless world that is constantly seeking purpose.

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‘Russian Doll’ (2019 – 2022)

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Fans of the beloved Bill Murray-led film Groundhog Day will likely want to check out Russian Doll if they haven’t already. Praised for its existentialist take on the time-loop genre, the Natasha Lyonne-led series follows a cynical software engineer stuck in a time loop, dying repeatedly on her 36th birthday in New York City. In the meantime, she must confront her past and resolve her long-buried trauma to break the cycle.

There is a strong case to be made that Nadia is a perfect example of the absurd hero. Much like Sisyphus in Camus’s The Myth of Sisyphus, Nadia is condemned to an absurd, repetitive cycle that forces her to confront the meaninglessness of her existence. Each reset becomes a chance to confront herself and inch toward self-understanding. Russian Doll is at once hilarious, surreal, and philosophical, suggesting that even in a world that often feels chaotic and indifferent, the act of meaning-making, of choosing how to live despite the absurd, is itself a form of rebellion.

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‘Barry’ (2018 – 2023)

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Starring Bill Hader as hitman Barry Berkman, who travels to Los Angeles for a job and discovers his passion for acting, the 2018 dark comedy-crime drama co-created by Hader and Alec Berg chronicles the character’s struggles as he attempts to leave his violent life behind. Along the way, Barry juggles acting classes, a romance, and handlers who refuse to let him walk away.

Rather than a straightforward crime or drama story, Barry presents something more interesting: a narrative that thrives on extreme situations, revealing, in the meantime, just how unpredictable and irrational characters’ lives are. Violence is often over-the-top; humor drifts between deadpan and existential; Barry himself is treated like an almost supernatural anti-hero who keeps surviving scenarios that should kill him. Layered atop the blood and dark comedy is a clever satire of LA hustle culture and the world of amateur acting, which ultimately becomes one of the show’s freshest and funniest angles.

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‘Atlanta’ (2016 – 2022)

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Donald Glover‘s Rotten Tomatoes-approved surrealist series follows college dropout and music manager Earn Marks, played by Glover himself, and rapper Alfred “Paper Boi” Miles (Brian Tyree Henry) as they navigate a strange, at times otherworldly Atlanta hip-hop scene. The result? A vibrant watch that throws comedy and drama into the mix as few others dare.

While Atlanta keeps its feet on the ground, it handles surrealism and absurdism exceptionally well, mostly thanks to its incredible writing and great performances. Filled with memorable lines and a handful of moments that teeter on the edge of the bizarre, this often-overlooked gem sends poignant messages about systemic injustice, racism, and prejudice through illogical, magical, and darkly comic scenarios. In doing so, it turns the absurdities of modern life, race, and capitalism into both entertainment and insight.

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‘What We Do in the Shadows’ (2019 – 2024)

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Starring Kayvan Novak, Matt Berry, and Natasia Demetriou, among other talents, What We Do in the Shadows invites audiences into the lives of four vampires who have lived together on Staten Island for over a century. Jemaine Clement‘s dark fantasy entertains not merely through its depiction of immortality but also, and especially, through its pettier inconveniences — the mundane, at times boring lives of centuries-old vampires.

What We Do in the Shadows essentially finds humor in the gap between who these vampires think they are and who they often turn out to be. It mirrors the absurdity of existence through its memorable central personalities: ancient, all-powerful beings who are somehow still stuck with dealing with the same nonsense as everybody else. With a fun mockumentary style that shapes its irony and grounds the supernatural in awkward everyday life, Clement’s series delivers a unique angle on existential humor. If that kind of offbeat vibe works for you, Our Flag Means Death may be worth a look too (similar energy, but trade the fangs for pirates).

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‘Fleabag’ (2016–2019)

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Despite running for only two seasons, Fleabag has firmly secured its place among the best contemporary comedies on television, especially following the release of the beloved second season. Written by and starring Phoebe Waller-Bridge, the dark comedy Prime Video original follows the unnamed lead character as she attempts to cope with life in London whilst coming to terms with a recent tragedy.

In addition to its chaotic narrative and humorous approach, the series fascinates in how it navigates the emptiness of contemporary existence and the emotional detachment of modern life. In an increasingly isolating world, Fleabag attempts to find meaning and authentic connection, even as she engages in self-sabotaging behavior. At its heart, the series depicts a protagonist who confronts a chaotic universe with irony: by acknowledging the absurdity of her own life — often literally breaking the fourth wall — Fleabag revolts in a true Camusian sense, finding humor in the face of life’s unpredictability.

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‘BoJack Horseman’ (2014 – 2020)

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This Netflix fan-favorite tragicomedy by Raphael Bob-Waksberg has cemented itself as one of the most beloved animated series of all time, and for good reason. BoJack Horseman takes audiences inside the life of a washed-up 1990s sitcom star — an anthropomorphic horse, no less, voiced by Will Arnett. Bojack lives in Los Angeles, struggling with alcoholism, depression, and self-loathing, all while attempting a comeback.

With razor-sharp humor and unflinching honesty, the streaming platform’s original is heavily rooted in absurdism and existentialism, but it does it in a way that feels fun and entertaining. It marries a cartoonish, surreal world with brutally honest depictions of addiction, depression, and the search for meaning; in doing so, it brings the absurd to life. In the end, BoJack and the people around him are all just striving to find meaning and purpose in a universe that seems to offer none.

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Savannah Guthrie shut down rumors accusing her sister and brother-in-law of being involved in kidnapping her mother, Nancy Guthrie.

“[The FBI video was] just absolutely terrifying. It’s just totally terrifying,” Savannah, 54, said while addressing footage of the potential subject during an emotional sit-down with Today’s Hoda Kotb, which aired on Thursday, March 26. “I can’t imagine that that is who she saw standing over her bed. I can’t — it’s too much.”

Savannah expressed gratitude to investigators and tech companies for being “able to find that video” as the search for her mom continues.

“So I hope at least with people of good heart and compassion stop the irresponsible and cruel speculation that had started to swirl,” she noted. “I’m glad that people saw what came to our door.”

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When asked about the theories swirling online that Nancy’s kidnapper could be a family member, Savannah added, “It’s unbearable and it piles pain upon pain. There are no words. There are no words. I don’t understand, I’ll never understand.”

She continued: “And no one took better care of my mom than my sister and my brother-in-law. No one protected my mom more than my brother. We love her and she is our shining light. She is our matriarch. She’s all we have.”

Nancy, 84, was reported missing in Arizona in February. Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos has continued to offer updates on the case, more than 50 days into the search.

The FBI released footage last month of a person in a mask outside of Nancy’s home who appeared to have a gun, but authorities have reiterated that no suspect has been identified. (Nanos previously told Us Weekly that Savannah’s sister, Annie, was the last person to see Nancy before she went missing.)

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Today viewers are rallying around Savannah Guthrie and her family. News broke on Sunday, February 1, that Savannah’s mother, Nancy Guthrie, was reported missing in Arizona. The following morning, Savannah was absent from the Today show but released a statement on behalf of her family. “On behalf of our family, I want to thank everyone […]

“At this point, investigators have not identified a suspect or person of interest in this case. Detectives continue to speak with anyone who may have had contact with Mrs. Guthrie,” a statement from the department read in February. “Detectives are working closely with the Guthrie family. While we appreciate the public’s concern, the sharing of unverified accusations or false information is irresponsible and does not assist the investigation.

The message concluded: “No suspect or person of interest has been identified at this time.”

Savannah and her siblings have shared several statements pleading for their mom’s safe return in the weeks since her disappearance. In a separate clip from her Today show interview, Savannah broke down in tears while speaking about her mother.

“Someone needs to do the right thing. We are in agony,” she shared about the “unbearable” pain of waiting for answers. “And to think of what she went through. I wake up every night in the middle of the night. Every night. And in the darkness, I imagine her terror. And it is unthinkable.”

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Here’s something I’ve learned about myself that I’m not particularly proud of. When I’m scrolling through my streaming apps looking for something to watch, I occasionally stumble upon a Nicolas Cage flick I’ve never seen before, like 2019’s A Score to Settle. The truth is I probably thought I’d already seen it, but was confusing it with one of his other straight-to-video outings with a similar revenge-coded title, like Stolen, Rage, Dog Eat Dog, and so on. While I’m thrilled that I’m one film closer to seeing everything Nicolas Cage has ever done, I’ve gotta say this movie is pretty terrible.

But here’s the thing every Nicolas Cage fan will tell you: a terrible Nicolas Cage movie is still a good Nicolas Cage movie, because Nicolas Cage is in it. I’m sorry, but it’s true. The screenplay is absolute trash, but he still commits to it. It makes no sense no matter how you break it down. He’s still the greatest actor on this planet, and I’m glad I’m alive at the same time he is because it means that when I stare up at the moon at night, he might be looking at it too.

Why A Score To Settle Makes No Sense

Here’s where I’d normally break down the plot before offering commentary, but I don’t think that’s entirely possible with A Score to Settle. I’ll try, but I can’t promise anything coherent. Nicolas Cage plays a man named Frank who’s released after serving 19 years in prison because he has a rare form of insomnia that will eventually kill him, so they just send him home.

Why is Frank serving 19 years? When he was younger, he worked for the mob and witnessed his boss Max (Dave MacKinnon) murder one of his hustlers with a baseball bat. He’s promised he’ll be paid handsomely and that his family will be taken care of, so he takes the fall under the assumption he’ll be out in six years. Instead, he gets a life sentence. His wife dies while he’s inside, and his son Joey (Noah LeGros) grows up to become an orphan and a drug addict.

In other words, Nicolas Cage’s character is perfectly set up for revenge because he willingly went to prison for someone known to double-cross people, and then acts shocked when that exact thing happens, as if he was born yesterday. After his release, he reconnects with Joey and digs up a briefcase buried in his old backyard that contains $450,000 and the murder weapon. And I need to remind you again that the people who locked him up thought he bludgeoned somebody to death with a baseball bat, and they just let him go, even though it’s confirmed without a sliver of a doubt that he’s mentally unstable.

He then takes his drug-addicted son to a luxury resort, buys him lobster and lamb, expensive watches, and a Corvette, as if that’s going to make up for an entire childhood without a father who willingly put himself behind bars for an amount of money that in this economy will buy a modest house, at best. Considering how much money he’s spending right off the rip on an excessive amount of luxury items, he’ll probably have to settle for a duplex with bars on the windows when all is said and done.

It Gets Worse

Nicolas Cage starts tracking down the men who wronged him in A Score to Settle, passing out at the most inopportune times because of his life-threatening insomnia. He falls in love with a prostitute named Simone (Karolina Wydra), then gets mad at a pimp for sending a different woman using the same name the next day. He buys automatic weapons from the daughter of a former associate known as Sleepy, in front of her kid, then kills a man named Tank while snacking on beef jerky at his upscale, butcher-themed gastropub.

Nicolas Cage doesn’t know how to use a cell phone because he missed the smartphone boom while in prison, but somehow immediately knows how to use the device’s GPS while driving a sports car at reckless speeds. Earlier in the film, he paid a bellhop $500 to help him get it off its lock screen and look up a couple of addresses for him. Stuff like this keeps happening in A Score to Settle, and I’m not even going to spoil the most ridiculous part because you need to see it for yourself.

Every revenge trope you can think of shows up in A Score to Settle, but you also have to remember that because of the insomnia angle, it’s technically a psychological thriller too, but only when it feels like being one. It’s a ramshackle affair where Nicolas Cage does the best he can with what he’s given, but what he’s given is so bad that even he can’t save it. I’ll give him an A for effort, but A Score to Settle makes Prisoners of the Ghostland look like Casablanca by comparison.

If you’re working your way through Nicolas Cage’s filmography as a means to cope with the horrors of modern life, A Score to Settle won’t do you any favors. It will get you one step closer to your final form, and it does deliver some classic Cage Rage, which is always good for the soul. This one’s an absolute punisher, though, and you should know that going in.

A Score to Settle is currently streaming for free on Tubi.

Spoiler Alert: This list contains spoilers for The Pitt Season 2, Episode 11.

The Pitt is back, people, and this writer is happy to report that Season 2 is every bit as captivating as Season 1. Pittsburgh Trauma Medical Center has a lot on its hands for the Fourth of July, and the first 11 episodes have made that extremely clear. With Dr. Robby (Noah Wyle) on his last shift before taking a three-month sabbatical, Dr. Al-Hashimi (Sepideh Moafi) has arrived one day early to get a feel of how he runs things. Meanwhile, Dr. Langdon (Patrick Ball) is back from rehab and struggles to feel welcome back.

This show is just one plot twist after another, so it’s hard to even keep track of all the developments that have taken place over the course of these 50-minute episodes. There are still four more to go, but there have definitely been enough plot developments to compile a list from what we’ve seen so far. Dr. Robby deciding to stay because his friend is waiting for a CT scan is a nice twist, but it’s not very surprising. After all, everyone expected Robby to stick around for the entire season. Something slightly more surprising would be Robby offering Whitaker (Gerran Howell) his apartment while he’s on sabbatical, but that doesn’t have the punch that the season’s best surprises so far have had. Ranked by their emotional impact, shock factors, and relevance to the overall show, these twists and turns tell us there are still more brilliant moments to come as the season draws to a close.

Orlando Leaves Early

Season 2, Episode 7 “1:00 P.M.”

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Orlando (William Guirola) didn’t even want to go to the hospital in the first place, despite being in dire need of care. After his condition finally starts improving, his daughter and mother struggle to get him to stay. He says it’s too expensive, and apparently their income falls into a gap where insurance can’t be given. His daughter tries to start a GoFundMe. He’s told he can move to a much less expensive section of the hospital, etc. Nothing works, he leaves.

He tells Dr. Mohan (Supriya Ganesh) that he’s already in a lot of debt. He simply can’t take on anymore, even if it’s at a significant discount. As the family’s main provider, he thinks more about his wallet than his health—something that many people under the current healthcare system can relate to. It’s telling to have him leave so much sooner than he should and after all the help he was offered. Viewers can only hope he won’t return to the Pitt later in even worse condition.

Mohan’s Panic Attack

Season 2, Episode 10 “4:00 P.M.”

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One of the most impressive things about The Pitt is that it somehow manages to be such a fast-paced phenomenon and yet doesn’t feel too hard to follow—at least for the viewers. The characters, on the other hand, can get pretty overwhelmed. Last season it was Dr. Robby, but this time it’s Dr. Mohan who breaks down in the middle of her shift.

She and third-year med student Joy (Irene Choi) are talking to a patient when Mohan starts having trouble breathing. It’s an intense sequence as she tries to get some air in the worst place possible. Joy has the common sense to bring her a wheelchair, which leads to Dr. Robby telling Mohan off. It turns out to be a panic attack, induced largely (but not solely) by her mother’s calls, showing indeed that Mohan looking for work elsewhere is probably a good decision.

Baby Jane Doe

Season 2, Episode 1 “7:00 A.M.”

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Just as The Pitt provides enough answers to our questions to help us understand the context for this new season, it also gives us new questions for us to ponder. The biggest one right off the bat comes in the form of an infant, who was found in a bathroom in the ER. As they give the baby tests, she seems to be in good health overall. That’s good, but how did this happen?

This question still hasn’t been answered after 11 episodes, so at this point it will probably wind up being a conflict that resolves in the season finale. More than one person thinks the child has been abandoned, while it’s also been suggested that sometimes a mother will leave a baby in a bathroom and return to pick it up later (which would still leave a few questions). A bundle of innocence and mystery in a frantic environment, this anonymous patient has been making viewers scratch their heads since the season premiere—and we’re all hoping there’s a happy ending to this plot thread.

ICE Arrests Nurse Jesse

Season 2, Episode 11 “5:00 P.M.”

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This show didn’t back down from America’s socio-political climate in the first season, and Season 2 is just as ambitious. In last week’s episode, ICE agents arrive at the ER with a detainee who was injured during their raid. As rumors spread that immigration enforcement is here, several hospital staff leave out of fear they’ll be arrested. The ICE officers weren’t intending on arresting anyone else, but, sure enough, Nurse Jesse (Ned Brower) winds up in cuffs.

And all because he was just trying to help Pranita (Ramona DuBarry) get her treatment before leaving. The agents don’t want to wait for the patient to be put in a sling; they want out, and Jesse gets too physical for their liking. ICE has accrued a reputation for being aggressive, and this episode demonstrates how the agency essentially comes across as the antithesis of a hospital. Meanwhile, the Pitt is now even more understaffed than it already was.

Waterpark Disaster

Season 2, Episode 9 “3:00 P.M.”

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By the time we’ve hit Episode 9, another hospital is sending their ambulances over to Pittsburgh Trauma Medical Center and the Pitt has shut down its internet. What else can go wrong? A waterpark disaster: after a ride collapses, the poor souls who were caught in the middle of it are now also getting sent to the ER. They definitely need help, piling more difficulty onto an already chaotic situation.

One of The Pitt‘s best new characters, Ogilvie (Lucas Iverson) was so cocky at the beginning of the season. Well, his attitude has gradually changed over the course of the day. In the wake of this mess, Ogilvie winds up having to hold a dismembered leg and is visibly distressed by it. It’s amazing how a show with such material can find dark comedy in a med student’s obvious yet ignored discomfort. Meanwhile, this emphasizes just how many things can go wrong in one day without having anything to do with each other. Their only common denominator is where the victims wind up: the emergency room.

Diverted Cases from Westbridge Hospital

Season 2, Episode 3 “9:00 A.M.”

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The first few episodes of Season 2 were engrossing enough, but things really start to heat up when Westbridge Hospital shuts down. We aren’t told why, only that they’re sending their ambulances over to the Pitt. The workload is about to skyrocket, making this not only a suspenseful finish to Season 2, Episode 3, but also an excellent way to practically guarantee that the rest of the shift (ergo, the season) is going to be intense.

It’s a simple formula: more patients means more cases to do (and drama to deal with) in a short window of time, which means even less time for the characters to rest. As much as this sets us up for serious plot lines, the show finds a way to bring in a lighthearted response as well: the betting pool. The guy who set up last season’s pool enthusiastically sets up this new one, and viewers can safely bet this is going to be another terrific season.

Louie’s Death

Season 2, Episode 6 “12:00 P.M.”

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Louie (Ernest Harden Jr.) was established as a regular patient in Season 1, and his return in the second season was both worrisome and unsurprising. The man’s charm and expertise in surprising subjects also meant that fans enjoyed seeing this mythical alcoholic’s familiar face, and we were led to believe that he just needed some fluid drained from his abdomen. A lot of it, sure, but he’d had this procedure done a few times before.

So when he dies, it comes as a shock to both the doctors and the viewers. Robby and Langdon together try to bring him back (fitting, as Robby knew him best), and it’s heartbreaking to watch them fail. Louie was so adored by the hospital staff that they even find time to pay their respects together, at which point Robby gives everyone Louie’s unknown backstory. Only now that he’s dead does the audience learn that his wife and unborn child died in a car accident, which both explains his drinking and makes it all the more tragic.

PTMC Shuts Down the Hospital’s Internet

Season 2, Episode 7 “1:00 P.M.”

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Out of everything that’s happened so far, this season’s defining characteristic is the plot twist that was foreshadowed by Westbridge Hospital’s problems and finally arrived in Season 2: they need to work without computers. As we learn that hospitals in the area have been targeted for cyberattacks, the hospital CEO himself comes to announce that Pittsburgh Trauma Medical Center will be shutting down their internet before any such attacks can be successful.

Very bad news, as everything nowadays has been so geared toward new technology that people have started using AI to take down notes. The more senior doctors need to explain how to document everything the old-fashioned way, and it’s a minor miracle that Joy’s photographic memory was strong enough for her to remember everything on the board. Miscommunication and other issues are inevitable, however, as they even ask a retired clerk to help out because she’s so proficient at the old system. Humanity’s reliance on technology is powerfully explored as The Pitt remains one of the decade’s most brilliant television series.

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Four months after revealing she purchased an estate with her boyfriend, Tammy Rivera is living in bliss. The former reality TV star shared an update this week about the changes she’s seeing in herself and being “actually happy.” In response, fans are eating up the joy she’s shared, applauding the era she’s in and the man by her side!

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Tammy Rivera Says She’s Happy & The Social Reactions Are Wholesome 

Rivera shared the home life update on Wednesday via Instagram. She included photos and videos featuring her and her boyfriend, Kosher Oasis. She’s chilling on a boat on their lake for the first time, she revealed. Kosher was sitting on their deck, feet kicked up with their dog. Cats exploring the estate, pancake and eggs breakfast with a view. Also, a video of them paddle boating on their lake. Vibes? Elite. Their energy? At peace. Fans? Loving it.

“Today was our first day out on the lake testing the fishing boat and pedal boat… and I had a whole moment 😩 Somehow I went from Chanel and Birkins to cats, dogs, Class A RVs, a lake estate, and fishing boats… and I don’t even recognize myself anymore lol. But the crazy part? I’m actually happy. Like… really happy. And so is he. ❤️ #TRiveraOnTheLake”

In her comment section, Yandy Smith wrote, “So beautiful,” with red heart emojis, while Tahiry Jose added a clapping hand emoticon and crying GIF. Kandi Burruss said, “I love this for you” and Apryl Jones commented, “This is where it’s at lol.” 

@chantel.duhh wrote, “Mama made sure her daughter was str8 now she’s living her best life! Now,THAT’S the American Dream🫶🏾!I’m always rooting for u girl!!” 

“And ain’t nun wrong with it Tammy, looks good on you 🥰🫶🏾,” @_myownboss_247 added.

Tammy Rivera is only 39, with her 40th coming up on July 30. But a comment from @jayshantae.turner gave her a sweet warning: “This is 40 sis, I swear once your bday comes THAT DAY you just gone feel different…like more at peace…you’ve been preparing yourself…I felt like this last year and when that 40th hit, shit just made sense. The growth is beautiful ❤️ I love seeing you flourish. Love you!!”

“Love this for you!! 🥰🥰,” @shawnnaworldwide wrote and @iamperez commented, “I love this for u both 😍.” 

And fans are noting that her happiness isn’t limited to her sprawling estate. A few days ago, she shared a video recap of “life lately.” Several clips showed her chilling in bed and around her property with her cats and a peek at home renovation. But Tammy is also seen vibin’ with her loved ones, including with her daughter Charlie, at a skating rink and elsewhere. 

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Tammy’s Been Living Large Since Last Year

In November, Tammy let fans know about one of her biggest accomplishments, purchasing her beautiful estate. She shared the news amid the holidays and thanked her bae Kosher for remaining solid throughout the tedious process.

“Purchasing this estate has been one of the hardest things I’ve ever had to do — definitely top 5 on my list! The spiritual battle we fought through this process made me stand firm in my faith. I told God, ‘I want what You want for me.’ And the moment I walked into this house, I looked at my man and said, ‘Baby, this is my house.’ And indeed… it was,” Tammy Rivera wrote in November.

After thanking a slew of people, including her realtor and sister, she circled back to give her man his flowers. “Words can’t describe the support, love, care, and patience you’ve shown me. I can’t wait to share our new home — and this new chapter of life — together,” Tammy said.

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The miniseries format has been very successful in recent years, bridging the gap between movies and multi-season shows with their short but well-produced stories. So it’s no surprise that Prime Video is home to several masterpiece miniseries made over the past few decades. However, considering the platform features one of the biggest streaming collections of movies and shows available to audiences today, actually finding one of these to watch can be a daunting task, which is why we’ve done the work for you.

From acclaimed hits to little-known gems, Prime Video’s best miniseries encompass a wide range of genres and styles, and feature stories and performances by some of the greatest talent working in the industry today. Without further ado, here’s our handpicked selection of the best Prime Video miniseries of all time.

1

‘Tales from the Loop’ (2020)

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Written and developed by Nathaniel Halpern, Tales from the Loop is a sci-fi drama series inspired by the neo-futuristic art book of the same name by Swedish artist Simon Stålenhag. The show explores the lives of several people living around a machine called The Loop, which is believed to be the key to the mysteries of the universe, revealing how their interconnected lives are shaped by various uncanny events. The series stars Rebecca Hall, Paul Schneider, Duncan Joiner, Daniel Zolghadri, and Jonathan Pryce in key performances.

In the vein of the original artwork, the sci-fi series uses abstract and surreal art to depict themes of existentialism, the future of humanity, and the perception of time. Thought-provoking and unique in its narrative, Tales from the Loop is a beautiful watch, even if the pace may feel a bit dragged at times. Unlike far too many sci-fi shows of our time, Tales from the Loop is a warm, hopeful experience exploring a story at the intersection of humanity and technology, transforming its still source material into fantastic and moving visuals.

2

‘Solos’ (2021)

An anthology sci-fi drama miniseries created by David Weil, Solos explores seven different stories of human experiences. Loosely interconnected by a frame narrative and narration, each story in the anthology explores different existential themes like memory, time travel, artificial intelligence, loneliness, and finding connection, brought to life through (mostly) solo performances. The show stars Anne Hathaway, Morgan Freeman, Helen Mirren, Anthony Mackie, Uzo Aduba, and Constance Wu.

A deeply character-driven show built around its use of solo acting showcases, Solos presents a fascinating perspective on what it means to be truly human through the stories of its diverse characters and their wide range of emotions. Anne Hathaway’s depiction of her character in and as “LEAH,” with her complex, emotional, and self-aware story, in particular, stands out as a phenomenal performance. Since its release, the anthology has had rather polarized reviews, with some criticisms of its ambitious and experimental nature, but also praise for the rich characters and strong performances.

3

‘I’m a Virgo’ (2023)

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An absurdist comedy series created by Boots Riley, I’m a Virgo tells the fantastical story of Cootie, a 19-year-old boy who stands tall at 13 feet, and is being raised by his uncle and aunt, unaware of the realities of the world. When a group of teenage political activists accidentally learn about him, it brings Cootie out of his shielded life and helps him discover love, friendship, and his own identity. Jharrel Jerome stars as the titular supersized hero, with Olivia Washington, Brett Gray, Kara Young, Allius Barnes, Walton Goggins, Mike Epps, and Carmen Ejogo in key roles.

I’m a Virgo is a quirky take on the superhero trope, propelled by Jerome’s elevated performance alongside an equally compelling Walton Goggins as The Hero. The story has a lot of heart and dark humor, exploring the imaginative coming-of-age joyride of a teenage boy who finds himself anew in a world he never knew. On its release, I’m a Virgo received critical acclaim, with high praise for Riley’s vision and Jerome’s acting, but it has remained a highly underrated series nonetheless.

4

‘River’ (2015)

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A British crime thriller miniseries created and written by Abi Morgan, River stars Stellan Skarsgård as Detective Inspector John River, a brilliant police officer but a troubled man, who is grieving the recent death of his partner and fellow detective, Sergeant Jackie “Stevie” Stevenson (Nicola Walker). Haunted by visions of Stevie and other murder victims, River begins to covertly investigate her murder, uncovering deep secrets of Stevie’s life and his own fractured mind. Adeel Akhtar, Lesley Manville, and Eddie Marsan star in key supporting roles.

Gritty, suspenseful, and packed with tension, River is a thrilling yet oft-forgotten crime miniseries that stands out in the genre with its compelling performances and tightly-knit story. Leading a stacked ensemble cast, Skarsgård owns the screen as a man caught between the living and the dead, whose genius works in tandem with the fragility of his mind, and it leaves the audience in absolute awe. River also succeeds in not being too tropey or tied up in the usual standards of its genre, instead using crime as a platform to explore themes of grief, loss, and the struggle against personal demons.

5

‘Scavengers Reign’ (2023)

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An adult-animated sci-fi series created by Joseph Bennett and Charles Huettner, Scavengers Reign is an extension of their Adult Swim short film Scavengers. Set in an indeterminate future, the series follows the surviving crew of Demeter 227, a damaged interstellar cargo ship that crashes on an alien planet, leaving them stranded in a seemingly lush but ultimately dangerous environment. The show’s voice cast stars Sunita Mani, Wunmi Mosaku, Alia Shawkat, Bob Stephenson, and Ted Travelstead, and the series is produced by Titmouse, Inc. and Green Street Pictures.

At the time of its release, Scavenger’s Reign earned widespread acclaim and became a critic favorite, earning a Primetime Creative Arts Emmy Award for Outstanding Individual Achievement in Animation for its background design. The story, writing, animation style, character design, and voice acting are all simply fantastic, and together, they make this series a beautiful and bizarre virtual adventure that leaves you hypnotized in every episode. Even though it did not garner the mainstream attention it deserved before getting canceled after one season, Scavenger Reign will remain one of the greatest sci-fi series ever made.

6

‘Swarm’ (2023)

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A satirical dark comedy miniseries created by Janine Nabers and Donald Glover, Swarm stars Dominique Fishback as Dre, an obsessed fan of Ni’Jah, a world-famous pop goddess who’s a lot like Beyoncé. The show follows Dre as she travels the country on a dark path of extreme fandom, which hits a turning point when a traumatic incident hurts her idol’s stardom and life. Besides Fishback, the series also features Chloe Bailey in a recurring role, with several notable guest stars like Rory Culkin, Paris Jackson, X Mayo, Billie Eilish, Stephen Glover, and Cree Summer.

Masterfully written, directed, and acted, Swarm is a trance-inducing tale of toxic fandom that satires extreme forms of icon-worship culture through one obsessed fan’s POV. The show’s crux lies in Fishback’s unhinged Dre, who takes her fixation to gory and lethal extremes in a performance that is best described as meticulous but also deeply disturbing. Since its release, Swarm has been highly praised for its nuanced storytelling and for balancing psychological horror and suspense with incisive humor, earning it several accolades, including a NAACP Image Award.

7

‘The Underground Railroad’ (2021)

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Created by Barry Jenkins, The Underground Railroad is a magic realism historical fiction miniseries adapted from Colson Whitehead’s eponymous Pulitzer Prize-winning novel. The series reimagines the titular network of real-life abolitionists who helped enslaved African Americans escape from the South in the 1800s as an actual locomotive transporting people to freedom, and follows the story of Cora (Thuso Mbedu), an enslaved woman fleeing Georgia while being hunted by a ruthless slave catcher. Chase W. Dillon, Joel Edgerton, Peter Mullan, and Sheila Atim appear in other main roles, with William Jackson Harper, Lily Rabe, Damon Harriman, Will Poulter, and more as recurring characters.

Barry Jenkins brings the original novel to life with his hauntingly poetic vision and an amazing cast, turning The Underground Railroad into a visually and conceptually astonishing piece of art. Horrifying but also deeply human in its narrative, the series is often hard to watch, but never loses attention, thanks to its stellar performances and elevated production values. Though The Underground Railroad has been widely acclaimed and earned several accolades, including a BAFTA, a Peabody Award, and a Golden Globe, it’s still one of Prime Video’s most underrated miniseries.

8

‘Dead Ringers’ (2023)

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Dead Ringers is a psychological thriller series remake of David Cronenberg’s 1988 film, which itself is an adaptation of Bari Wood and Jack Geasland’s 1977 novel Twins, following twin gynecologists, Beverly and Elliot Mantle, who share an intensely codependent relationship that is often unethical and pushes medical boundaries. On a mission to reinvent women’s fertility care, they walk a dark path of obsession, illegal experiments, and risky fertility procedures, but their personal psychological complexities threaten to ruin it all. Rachel Weisz plays the dual role of Elliot and Beverly, with Britne Oldford, Poppy Liu, Jennifer Ehle, and Michael Chernus in other main roles.

A diabolical depiction of the “twin condition,” Dead Ringers is an intelligent, humorous, and thrilling psychological drama that is carried by its layered protagonists. Rachel Weisz is phenomenal in her portrayal of the two extreme characters, playing the aggressive and the meek with the same verve. Though often compared to the original film, the miniseries is a brilliant work in its own right, where gender-swapping the central characters elevates the storytelling rather than diminishing it or appearing gimmicky. Appropriately, Dead Ringers was well-received on its premiere and earned several accolades, including a Peabody Award and a Golden Globe nomination for Weisz.

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Dead Ringers

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2023 – 2023-00-00

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Prime Video

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Directors

Sean Durkin, Lauren Wolkstein, Karyn Kusama

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