One of the most addictive genres on television remains science fiction. From space stories to technology thrillers, the genre has provided an opening for viewers to tap into worlds far removed through stories rooted in science. Now, some sci-fi films are so brazen and fantastical that we know they can’t be real. They play by their own rules. But for hard sci-fi, they use elements grounded in facts.

When it comes to hard sci-fi, Apple TV has a handful of series that are near perfect. From journeys into space to adventures before the surface, the streamer has hosted some gripping shows that leave us never wanting the story to end. The six titles on this list will scratch the sci-fi itch while keeping you entertained with authentic scientific elements.

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‘Constellation’ (2024)

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Even though a show is canceled after a single season, it doesn’t mean it’s bad. It just means the right eyes weren’t on it. Such is the case for the near-perfect single season of Constellation. Created by Peter Harness, Constellation follows the events of an unidentified object that collided with the International Space Station, leading to the death of one of the five astronauts aboard and crippling most of the onboard systems and one of the Soyuz descent modules. A physics experiment called CAL, or Cold Atom Lab, designed to study quantum states where objects can exist in two places at once, was running at the time of the catastrophic event, causing the surviving astronauts and cosmonauts to swap places with their mirror-universe doubles. In one reality, it’s Jo Ericsson (Noomi Rapace) who died in the collision. In the other, it’s Paul Lancaster (William Catlett). The mind-bending sci-fi psychological thriller explores quantum superposition, parallel universes, and the simultaneous acceptance and adaptation to the new entangled reality.

Constellation is a series unlike any other. It’s not always the easiest to follow, requiring viewers to focus and not use it as background noise. In turn, the mind-bending narrative taps into an unpredictable puzzle that leaves you guessing throughout the eight episodes. A visually stunning series, Constellation has no shortage of zero-gravity sequences and spacewalks that make you feel as if you’re up in the stars. Constellation is also filled with sensational performances, namely from Rapace and Jonathan Banks as Henry and Bud Caldera, mirror-universe counterparts. Constellation uses legitimate scientific concepts, including the observer effect, to explain phenomena such as the multiverse and parallel realities. Then, add in the practical psychological horror of the trauma from long-term spaceflight, and the narrative feels authentic. Constellation traps everyday astronauts in a scientifically explainable but terrifying phenomenon.

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‘Dark Matter’ (2024–Present)

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The multiverse conceit continues to be a messy but often-used narrative tool that provides for great entertainment. In the series Dark Matter, it serves as the central device that propels the plot. Created by Blake Crouch, the enthralling thriller follows Jason Dessen (Joel Edgerton), a Chicago physicist who is abducted and thrust into the multiverse. He wakes up in alternate realities where his life choices went differently, and he must fight his way back home through a labyrinth of parallel worlds to save his true family from the most dangerous foe imaginable: himself. A deeply character-driven love story set within a high-stakes multiverse thriller, Dark Matter explores the roads not taken, challenging viewers with a core question: Are you happy in your life?

Based on Crouch’s own book, Dark Matter is precisely plotted, ensuring the magic and heart are present in the adaptation. Further, his ability to keep scientific elements within the fantastical premise keeps viewers engaged. Dark Matter uses real quantum mechanics, particularly Schrödinger’s cat and superposition, as the framework for the plot. Giving audiences something tangible lends itself to seamless storytelling that doesn’t pull the viewer out to question the implausible things. Dark Matter features remarkable performances led by Edgerton and carried through by Jennifer Connelly, Alice Braga, and Jimmi Simpson. Edgerton’s ability to navigate his characters, separating regular-guy Jason from ruthless Jason, carries the series to glory. Dark Matter may very well be a sci-fi show, but its human story is the reason to tune in.

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‘For All Mankind’ (2019–Present)

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Imagine a world in which the United States lost the space race. It might be hard to believe, but then For All Mankind told us what that alternative history might look like. Created by Ronald D. Moore, Matt Wolpert, and Ben Nedivi, the series explores what would have happened if the global space race had never ended. The premise begins in 1969 when the Soviet Union successfully lands the first man on the Moon, dealing a devastating blow to the United States and intensifying the Cold War. By changing a single significant historical event, For All Mankind creates a massive butterfly effect, featuring rapid technological innovation, political intrigue, and an optimistic vision of human perseverance.

For All Mankind is a brilliant “what if” drama. Across each season, the series organically leaps about a decade forward, showcasing how that inciting event reshaped reality. In turn, it forces characters to age, evolve, and adapt to new eras of technology and global politics. For All Mankind is rooted in character-driven drama, centered on human ambition, sacrifice, and the emotional toll that space exploration and grueling career choices take on the astronauts and their families. The hard science comes in as For All Mankind changes events, but not the science itself. The series, among other things, delves into real-world orbital mechanics, engineering, and physics that govern humanity’s expansion into space. A bingeable epic, For All Mankind is a brilliant alternate-history season that is so good you get more from a different perspective: Star City.

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‘Foundation’ (2021–Present)

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Predicting the future may yield grim outcomes, leading to further destruction to prevent imminent doom. That’s the basic premise of Foundation. Based on Isaac Asimov’s novels, the three-season series follows mathematician Hari Seldon, who invents “psychohistory,” a mathematical science capable of predicting the behavior of massive populations and charting the future of the galaxy. In turn, it predicts the inevitable fall of the Galactic Empire. To prevent a 30,000-year dark age, he leads exiles to establish “the Foundation” to preserve humanity’s knowledge and rebuild civilization. The tyrannical ruling dynasty attempts to crush the Foundation, viewing it as a threat to their absolute power. Successfully adapting Asimov’s “unadaptable” novels, Foundation is rooted in grounded, emotional narratives with rich world-building and hard science.

The century-spanning story centers on the conflict between the ruling imperial Genetic Dynasty via the clones of Emperor Cleon (Lee Pace) and the Foundation, including Gaal Dornick (Lou Llobell), a prodigy who helps develop the plan, and Salvor Hardin (Leah Harvey), the warden of Terminus, as they navigate the predicted fall. The series relies heavily on the tension between science and faith, the nature of power, and the question of whether historical events can be altered. With Asimov’s invention of psychohistory, Foundation has, well, a foundation on which to stand. Having a meticulous, predictable, mathematical science at its core, there is great freedom to build a detailed, multi-generational galactic history. It may not be instantly familiar, but it swiftly becomes accessible. With breathtaking cinematography, Foundation is an intelligent and entertaining series.

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‘Invasion’ (2021–Present)

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And now it’s time for some aliens! Created by Simon Kinberg and David Weil, the multilingual format Invasion tells the story of an extraterrestrial threat to Earth’s existence, told through the eyes of ordinary people around the world. Rather than focusing purely on military battles, the show explores human relationships, fear, and survival during an extinction-level event. In New York, the Malik family fights to survive both the alien chaos and collapsing societal norms. Then there is Mitsuki Yamato (Shioli Kutsuna), a communications specialist for the Japanese space agency, who searches for answers regarding a lost spacecraft; Caspar Morrow (Billy Barratt), a bullied schoolboy in London on a field trip that takes a dangerous, mysterious turn; and Trevante Ward (Shamier Anderson), a U.S. Navy SEAL whose unit is ambushed in the Middle East. A tried-and-true character-driven drama that spans multiple continents into a harrowing tale, Invasion captures the raw, psychological terror of a global catastrophe.

Invasion smartly focuses on humanity over spectacle. That said, the visuals’ cinematic quality, atmospheric score, and international locales give the series a theatricality that feels like a global event. A slow-burning series, Invasion is one for patient people. The story allows its characters and narrative arcs to develop fully over multiple seasons, giving it a truly episodic vibe. While there is great mystery surrounding the extraterrestrials, the characters’ arcs are heavily rooted in the scientific process and deep personal grief rather than fantastical technology. Everything found inside Invasion is methodical, giving the show a more psychologically grounded science-fiction survival-story epic. There may be aliens, but Invasion is a refreshing people-first thriller.

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‘Silo’ (2023–Present)

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It pains my soul to say Silo is only near-perfect, but compared to Severance and Pluribus, it’s a notch below. Nevertheless, it remains one of the greatest shows on the streamer. Created by Graham Yost and based on the Silo trilogy of novels by Hugh Howey, the series is set in a dystopian future where a community lives in a giant underground silo with 144 levels. The residents are governed by strict rules and believe the outside world is a toxic, ruined wasteland. Engineer Juliette Nichols (Rebecca Ferguson) becomes embroiled in the mystery of the past and the present as she seeks to uncover the dark, murderous conspiracy behind their existence. A brilliant mystery box that continues to expand the universe’s lore season by season, Silo is a fight for survival after a lie to survive.

Instead of relying on magical or futuristic technology, the show grounds itself in realistic mechanics, sociological theory, and the harsh, immutable rules of a confined, dystopian environment. And this society is no cakewalk to live in. The psychological effects of scarcity, resource management, and how totalitarian surveillance and history-erasure can shape a closed population over centuries are central to its narrative. Despite being a future-set thriller, science falls into the past. Due to the lack of technological evolution, the denizens of the silo use our modern technology in their future dystopia — steam, generators, heat dissipation, and the brutal physics of moving up and down the massive structure — making it appear as a mind-bending juxtaposition. Come for the intriguing story, stay for the top-rate ensemble, featuring Rashida Jones, David Oyelowo, Common, Tim Robbins, Harriet Walter, and more. Silo is a great example of why hard science is such a necessary genre within the sci-fi umbrella.

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May 5, 2023

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Graham Yost

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Anime has grown into a force to be reckoned with in the past few years, with series like Jujutsu Kaisen and Demon Slayer drawing in audiences week after week. Actors like Michael B. Jordan and Timothée Chalamet have publicly expressed their love for anime classics like Naruto and Yu-Gi-Oh! Even streamers are getting in on the anime craze, as Netflix’s live-action adaptation of One Piece has become just as much of a hit as the original anime. However, it turns out that one anime series has reached a new level of popularity, and proven its naysayers wrong in the process.

This anime is Solo Leveling, which just trumped its competition in one major arena. According to a report, Solo Leveling has surpassed 1 million ratings on Crunchyroll, making it the most watched anime series on the platform. Furthermore, 95% of these ratings are at the 5-star level, which proves that fans can’t get enough of Solo Leveling. Part of this success is thanks to the fact that Crunchyroll is the only streaming platform where fans can watch the series. The rest lies in the premise of the anime and the original webtoon novels by Chugong and Jang Sung-rak, which takes place in a world full of magic and monsters.

‘Solo Leveling’ Has A Premise That Makes It A Must-Watch Anime

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Solo Leveling is centered around a society of hunters, who use their supernatural abilities to protect humanity from eldritch abominations. Hunter Sung Jin-woo, after surviving a near-fatal battle that wipes out a group of his fellow Hunters, is selected by a magical program called “The System” which allows him to increase his abilities with every monster he slays. What makes this noteworthy is that each Hunter is born with base abilities that they can’t increase, making Sung Jin-woo special. If the idea of a teenage demon hunter becoming more and more powerful wasn’t enough of a draw, Solo Leveling also boasts some gorgeous animation and epic fight scenes courtesy of A-1 Pictures. Anime fans might recognize A-1’s work from other beloved anime series like Fairy Tail and Black Butler, which adds an extra level of prestige to Solo Leveling.

Despite Solo Leveling‘s increase in popularity, there’s also been an equal amount of backlash. Most detractors often point to the fact that Sung Jin-woo easily wins every fight he enters, or that he lacks the personality of other beloved anime protagonists. Others say that while it might not be an isekai story, it carries the tropes that have run that genre into the ground. These detractors are missing out on the fact that what they see as less than desirable elements might appeal to other fans, and from the Crunchyroll ratings it seems like a lot of fans enjoy this series for going so over the top. An argument could also be made that other iconic characters like Batman and James Bond serve as power fantasies, which proves that some things are truly universal.

‘Solo Leveling’ Is Growing Into A Blockbuster Franchise

Although the original Solo Leveling novels have wrapped up, the series is continuing to thrive in multiple ways. Season 3 of the anime is currently in production, while a sequel novel titled Solo Leveling: Ragnarok was released in 2023 to the same critical acclaim as its predecessor. Perhaps the biggest news is that Solo Leveling will be receiving a live action adaptation from Netflix, starring Byeon Woo-seok as Sung Jin-woo. Considering the massive success that Netflix’s had with the live-action One Piece and Korean-language programming after Squid Game‘s blockbuster ratings, it’s no surprise that the streamer would want to adapt such a popular series. It would also give Netflix a leg up on Crunchyroll, and Solo Leveling fans another version of their favorite story.

Solo Leveling growing into the most watched anime of all time on Crunchyroll is proof that the anime business is here to stay. It also shows that the “next big thing” isn’t always what you expect.

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2024 – 2025-00-00

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Tokyo MX, Gunma TV, BS11, Tochigi TV

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Tatsuya Sasaki, Toru Hamasaki

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Shigeru Murakoshi, Shingo Irie, Fuka Ishii

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Brandi Glanville is opening up about another painful chapter from her split with ex-husband Eddie Cibrian. The former “Real Housewives of Beverly Hills” star recently claimed she had to spend more than $10,000 in legal fees just to retrieve her own retirement money after their divorce, alleging the process dragged on for nearly a year. Glanville made the revelation during a recent episode of her podcast, “Brandi Glanville Unfiltered,” while reflecting on the financial complications that followed her highly publicized split from the actor.

According to Glanville, tensions escalated when she attempted to retrieve her 401K during divorce proceedings. On her podcast, the reality star claimed she “had to hire a lawyer to get my own 401K back” from Cibrian, whom she divorced in 2010 after eight years of marriage.

Glanville alleged the “Sunset Beach” actor “was trying to keep it” and claimed he made the process far more difficult than expected. Speaking to co-host James Maas, Glanville said the ordeal ended up costing her more than $10,000 and took nearly a year to resolve. “He’s like, get a lawyer, and so I did,” Glanville said.

The reality star explained that she ultimately had to obtain a qualified domestic relations order (QDRO), a legal process used to determine how retirement accounts, pensions, and 401Ks are divided during a divorce.

Glanville Says Other ‘Housewives’ Should Learn From Her Experience

Glanville also suggested she may soon be facing another legal dispute, hinting at an ongoing issue she expects could require hiring an attorney. “I’m going to have to get a lawyer to fight, which is so ridiculous. I don’t want that for anyone,” she said.

The Bravo alum used her own experience as a warning to fellow Housewives navigating relationships and finances. “That goes back to Housewives, they’re all getting divorced and half of them don’t even have a 401K,” Glanville said. “Get your sh-t together ladies. Know where the money is,” she added.

Glanville shares two sons with Cibrian: Mason, 23, and Jake, 19.

Eddie Cibrian Left Brandi Glanville Following Affair With LeAnn Rimes

Glanville and Cibrian’s split made headlines after the actor began a relationship with singer-actress LeAnn Rimes following their affair on the set of the 2009 film “Northern Lights.” Cibrian later married Rimes in April 2011.

Years after the breakup, Glanville reflected on learning about the affair in a 2021 opinion piece, admitting the discovery was devastating. “There was video footage of them kissing over the table,” Glanville wrote at the time. “It was devastating. I went straight home, passed out in my closet, cried and cried.”

“He tried to convince me it wasn’t real, but I knew it was over,” she continued. “They were sucking on each other’s fingers in the footage, yet he was telling me nothing was happening.”

Brandi Glanville Says She Always Suspected Something Was Wrong

Looking back, Glanville admitted she had long suspected something was happening between Cibrian and his co-stars. “I’d sometimes visit him on set and notice chemistry with certain co-stars,” she wrote. “I’d ask him if something had gone down, but he’d tell me I was crazy. He’d say I was jealous and that he loved me. Then I’d think it was my fault, that I really was being crazy, but in my gut I knew I was probably right.”

Despite everything that unfolded, Glanville previously admitted the breakup shattered plans she once thought would last forever. “Eddie and I were together for 13 years and married for eight,” she wrote. “We always promised each other that we would never get a divorce and that we’d love each other when we were old.”

Brandi Glanville Says Her Facial Parasite Has Returned

Glanville has also continued to battle an ongoing health scare that she says remains unresolved. During the same episode of her podcast, the former reality star revealed that the facial parasite issue she previously believed had improved has seemingly returned. “I don’t know what’s wrong with me, guys,” Glanville admitted. “I thought I was fixed, and then it happened again, and now it’s sinking in again.”

The 53-year-old expressed frustration over her ongoing search for answers, explaining that despite seeing countless specialists, she still has no clear diagnosis or long-term solution. “If I had answers, I would tell you. I’ve been to a million doctors,” Glanville said.

According to Glanville, the only things that appear to offer relief are sunlight, parasite medication, and sticking to a strict diet. “The only thing that really seems to help is being out in the sun and the parasite medication and the parasite diet,” she shared. “And I don’t have answers. Is there a doctor that specializes in parasites? ‘Cause I can’t find one.”

Simone Biles says that she is recovering from a recent medical emergency.

“I’m not one to normally share things like this because I value privacy in today’s age, but almost dying wasn’t on my bingo card this week,” Biles, 29, wrote via her Instagram Stories on Saturday, June 6, alongside a selfie featuring the athlete wearing multiple hospital bracelets. “This was one of, if not the, scariest experience of my life.”

Without disclosing details of her health scare, Biles felt especially distraught that her husband, Jonathan Owens, was out of town during her mysterious ordeal.

“Jonathan was in Indy for practices,” she wrote on Saturday, referring to Owens’ preseason NFL practice with the Indianapolis Colts. “I’ve been in bed resting this week.”

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Biles continued, “I’ll explain sooner or later, but [shout out] to my close circle who reached out, checked in, visited or sent flowers 🤍🤍🤍, Love y’all.”

Biles subsequently uploaded images of various floral arrangements that she’s received from her loved ones during her trying time.

“I’ll be here,” she captioned another pic of her bed, adding a screenshot of monitor’s reading of her current resting heart rate.

Biles and Owens, 30, have been together since 2020, meeting via the celebrity dating app Raya.

“It was one of the few times in her life where everything was just shut off and she couldn’t do anything,” Owens told Texas Monthly in 2021 of meeting the gymnastic icon during the coronavirus pandemic lockdown. “We used it to get to know each other — really get to know each other. It created our bond and made it stronger. Now, I’m so thankful.”

Biles and the pro football player ultimately tied the knot in 2023 after three years of dating, soon becoming one another’s biggest supporters.

“It is not much motivation you need to do, just because you don’t want to put extra, added pressure on anyone. I just tell her, ‘Go do your thing, baby,’” Owens exclusively told Us Weekly in July 2024 about attending Biles’ gymnastic meets. “You get a different type of focus whenever you just have this one person that you’re focusing on.”

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According to Owens, Biles also made him a better athlete.

“I’ve played a lot better since [meeting Simone],” he gushed to Us. “I’ve just been focused and locked in, and you come home, talk about my day and play with the dogs, you know what I mean? That’s just kind of, like, our thing.”

Owens, who has not publicly addressed Biles’ recent health scare, signed to the Colts in March after previous stints with the Houston Texans, Green Bay Packers and Chicago Bears, respectively.

Original Queer Eye For The Straight Guy star Jai Rodriguez is responding to Karamo Brown’s claims the environment on the hit reality TV series was toxic.

“Hey ya’ll, it’s Jai here from the original Queer Eye, or maybe 20-some odd years ago you remember it as being the Queer Eye For The Straight Guy,” Rodriguez, 46, shared in a video uploaded to TikTok on Friday, June 5. “It was the first major show on Bravo and my successor, Karamo, who I love and adore, just did a big interview that I deeply resonated with. Deeply resonated with.”

In a tell-all interview with People published on Tuesday, June 2, Karamo — who starred on the revamped Queer Eye for 10 seasons alongside Jonathan Van Ness, Tan France, Antoni Porowski, Bobby Berk and later Jeremiah Brent — claimed the show’s working environment was filled with alleged bullying and poor behavior.

“Everyone would just say, ‘Well, that’s just that person,’ instead of saying, ‘This behavior does not fly in a professional environment,’” Brown claimed. “It impacted me negatively, consistently.”

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He continued, “I was depressed. It felt shameful because I was teaching people that they could be better, but in my own life, I was trapped.”

On Friday, Rodriguez told his followers that he was making a video “in support of” Karamo and “all Queer Eye folk who have ever been a Fab Five person” in the United States.

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Honestly unless you were one of us y’all never really know what happened bts. Much love and respect for @Karamo and his journey sharing his truth. #queereye

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“I think it’s important to share that unless you worked on the show as a Fab Five member, you’ll never know the actual story and, to date, none of us have ever written a tell-all or told our stories as honestly as Karamo did,” he added. “It just hasn’t happened. And, um, I have the utmost respect for Karamo sharing his truth. I’m sure in the next month, years, whatever, more people will share tales of their journeys and some may shock you, and some may not.”

He continued, “But I think what is undeniable and what I love that Karamo emphasized is that at the end of the day, cast members came together to make sure that the hero, the person we were making over — in the 100 episodes that we did in the original cast, and the 10 seasons the new cast did — that all the folks that we made over were seen, respected and elevated and loved and cared for. And it really took a family to do that, and families can be dysfunctional.”

Rodriguez starred in all five seasons of the OG Queer Eye For The Straight Guy as the culture expert alongside Ted Allen, Kyan Douglas, Thom Filicia and Carson Kressley.

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Rodriguez went on to share on Friday that even a TV family isn’t immune from the dysfunction of a typical family dynamic.

“I really did always assume that I would be the one to write a tell-all of the experience, because I feel like I can be the most honest and have nothing to lose and [am] fair and metered,” he added. “But I’m still so thankful that Karamo opened up that door of honesty because families are messy, and if it’s a TV family you don’t get a pass — you are still gonna be messy.”

He concluded, “Messy is also a big word, but I’m just so proud of him. So proud of him. I felt… yeah. Also bitch, did you change your number because I texted you. Let me know.”

At 5’3”, I used to hate being short — until I learned to dress myself. I always tried to wear dresses made for taller frames, which made me look frumpy and disproportionate. Once I discovered the styles that flattered my figure, I felt more confident and even appeared much taller than I actually am. In fact, people regularly tell me now that I have ‘tall girl energy.’

My favorite silhouettes include waist-cinching midis and minis that make my legs look miles long. You’ll find 19 petite-friendly dresses for every summer occasion in this artfully curated list . Whether you want a dress to lounge in or need something for a romantic date, get ready to feel like your best, most stylish self — without splurging or slipping on 5-inch heels.

19 Petite Summer Dresses That Make Me Look Taller

Everyday Staples

1. An All-Time Favorite: T-shirt dresses are arguably better than regular tees. Just take this flowy version that is super simple yet looks incredible paired with nothing but white sneakers.

2. Old Reliable: Who wants to wear pants in the summer? Not me! I own this comfy cotton tank dress in three colors because it looks sporty, hugs all the right curves and can be worn anywhere.

3. Quiet Luxury: Channel your inner Martha Stewart with a collared maxi dress. It doesn’t have an ounce of bling, yet screams ‘I own a house in the Hamptons.’

4. Don’t Break the Bank: Between the ruffled sleeves, extra soft fabric and the hidden pockets, I would swear this casual dress was much more expensive than $15.

5. Sporty Chic: Even if you aren’t playing tennis, you’ll look like a champion with this stylish drawstring sport dress. It’s a no-fuss design that’s wonderful for running errands.

Vacation-Ready Stunners

6. On Island Time: The vibrant pattern on this boxy boho dress reminds me of a Farm Rio design, but the price point is much more budget-friendly.

7. Set Sail: This flowy, tiered halter dress looks so majestic and will be an especially stunning look for a sunset island cruise on vacation.

8. Pretty Mini: Love the neckline of the above dress, but want to show a little leg? This halter option fits the bill, and the elongating cut instnatly makes you look supermodel tall.

9. Cinch It: With its A-line cut and twisted bodice, Cupshe’s gorgeous maxi completely cinches your waist to give you an hourglass figure.

10. Bare It All: From the front, the ruched detailing and mini bubble skirt on this designer-like dress disguise your stomach. However, the open back shows off the work you’ve been putting in at the gym.

Sleek and Professional

11. She Means Business: When you show up to the office in PrettyGarden’s black, flared A-line dress, you’ll be able to close any deal while looking like a million bucks. It also layers well underneath a blazer.

12. Eyelet Action: This flared dress is incredibly versatile thanks to the intricate eyelet detailing. Wear it to the office on a hot summer day, but don’t forget to pack it for your trip to the shore!

13. Pleats for Days: The extra small pleats on this sleeveless midi add plenty of volume and movement, and when paired with heels, your legs look miles long.

14. Extra Classy: If Audrey Hepburn were still around, she’d totally wear this business-appropriate summer sweater dress, with its clean cuts and eye-catching gold buttons.

15. Small Belt, Big Effect: Petite girls can sometimes hold extra weight in their midsection (I would know), but this sophisticated number completely hides that and gives more shape thanks to the built-in belt.

A Little Bit of Romance

16. Dance The Night Away: Between the flattering halter neck, the cheeky ruffles and the dainty floral pattern, this summery mini is begging to be worn on the dance floor.

17. Upgraded Wrap Dress: Remember the iconic wrap dress? Well, it just got even more romantic with whimsical puff sleeves and an asymmetrical ruffle hem.

18. Milk Maid With a Twist: What do you get when you combine the milkmaid dress trend with cottagecore? This elegant buttoned design that blends modern and vintage detailing in a non-cheesy way.

19. All in the Slit: This pretty floral sundress goes from casual daytime essential to sultry nighttime stunner thanks to the artfully placed slit.

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Rachel Brosnahan and Jason Ralph celebrated 10 years together after weathering the actress’ viral Superman scandal.

“10 🤍,” Brosnahan, 35, succinctly wrote via Instagram on Saturday, June 6, sharing a carousel of throwback wedding portraits from their intimate ceremony and tagging Ralph’s own account.

The actress’ Superman costar Maria Gabriela De Faria celebrated the couple’s milestone in the comments section, writing, “Not an easy thing to achieve in this world ❤️. All the happiness to you both.”

Michael Kushner, for his part, replied, “It was an amazing day ❤️❤️.”

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Brosnahan and the status of her marriage raised eyebrows last summer after she starred opposite David Corenswet in DC’s Superman. In a behind-the-scenes clip from the film, Brosnahan appeared to keep kissing Corenswet, 32, after a crew member clearly called “cut,” ending the scene.

Fans swiftly began debating the viral footage, even questioning how healthy Brosnahan’s relationship was with her husband.

“It’s genuinely sad to see your career being tucked out to be remembered as a cuckold because your wife couldn’t handle herself with her co-actor. Like bro,” one fan told Ralph, 40, via Instagram comment. “Let’s have some self love and stand up for yourself man, leave her to be with him if she wants that much at the end of the day.”

Ralph subtly “liked” the message but did not publicly address the situation head-on. Brosnahan also never addressed the controversy.

The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel star and Ralph have been together since 2013, meeting on the set of I’m Obsessed With You. Brosnahan, however, had no interest in dating Ralph when she was a coworker.

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“It was a hard no for me,” she quipped to Town & Country in 2022, further joking, “Stay away, stay away. OK, fine.”

Brosnahan and Ralph ultimately tied the knot in 2018 after five years of dating, often keeping the details of their romance to themselves.

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“I’ve been quite private about my personal life for a few reasons. The first being that it’s just that … personal,” she told People in 2019. “Jason and I also noticed early on that, while we are both the leads of successful television series, he has almost never been asked about our relationship while I have been asked on almost every red carpet I have walked in the last 2 years. We both find this double standard problematic and frustrating and opted to redirect those conversations to our work.”

Ralph later joined Brosnahan on the set of Maisel ahead of its 2023 series finale.

“I was so intimidated because we haven’t worked together since we met 10 years ago,” Brosnahan told Entertainment Tonight in 2023 of Ralph’s Maisel role. “I was really nervous for him to actually see me doing this up close, and come into my world, but it was amazing.”

In the 1980s, male protagonists dominated TV detective mysteries. Tom Selleck was the epitome of cool on Magnum, P.I., as were Don Johnson and Philip Michael Thomas on Miami Vice, while Simon & Simon paired Gerald McRaney and Jameson Parker together as private investigator brothers. One small-screen detective, however, was not like the others. In 1984, Murder, She Wrote debuted on CBS, starring the near-60-year-old Angela Lansbury in the lead role of Jessica Fletcher. Today, 30 years after its last episode aired in 1996, Murder, She Wrote is still a big streaming hit, now topping the charts on the Apple TV store.

‘Murder, She Wrote’ Embraces a Unique Lead and Setting

TV detective shows often embrace predictable tropes. The lead is often a grizzled cop, a guy new to the force, or a wise-cracking P.I. Sometimes they’re paired with a reluctant partner. Nearly every time, they’re officially employed by law enforcement, have a military background, and use the gun on their hip and physical strength to subdue the bad guys. Murder, She Wrote‘s Jessica Fletcher fits none of these character archetypes.

Rather than being a seasoned detective, Jessica has never worked in law enforcement. Instead, she’s a famous writer of mystery novels and a retired English teacher. Not only is she a widow, but she’s also a strong, independent, and outspoken woman who refuses to be the damsel in distress when things get tough. She’s a bit eccentric, but not in an off-putting way. She’s always kind to her friends and strangers, making her easy to root for. Most compelling of all, Jessica uses what she’s learned from writing mysteries to solve them in real life. Rather than charging into investigations, she uses her disarming nature to interview suspects, then puts the pieces together before leaving it to law enforcement to take the bad guys down.

Another aspect that helps Murder, She Wrote stand out from the rest of the pack is its setting. So many TV mysteries take place in New York, Los Angeles, or another big city, but can you really imagine Angela Lansbury taking down gun-toting drug dealers on Miami Vice? Most episodes of the CBS show take place in the fictional town of Cabot Cove, Maine​​​​​​, where Jessica is from and where she has retired to. Cabot Cove is a small, picturesque town, the perfect place to spend your golden years, but there are also plenty of secrets — and murderers — for Jessica to uncover, provided you’re willing to suspend your disbelief about that.

‘Murder, She Wrote’ Is Cozy Despite Its Dark Subject Matter

Despite the darker implications of its premise, Murder, She Wrote is a cozy murder mystery series. In every episode, someone is killed by an unknown figure, and it’s up to Jessica to figure out what happened and who’s ultimately responsible. With a murder having taken place, the stakes are, of course, high, but Jessica’s life never hangs in the balance, and all of this death won’t traumatize her. Instead, it brings out the best of a character who becomes a Sherlock Holmes-type super sleuth. None of this goes to her head, either. Jessica is already rich and famous; now she’s seemingly the best detective in the world. Still, she’s the type of person who cares about her small-town friends more than anything else. Dr. Seth Hazlitt (William Windom) is a dear friend who always has her back and helps her out. So do the local law enforcement bosses, like Sheriff Amos Tupper (Tom Bosley) and later Sheriff Mort Metzger (Ron Masak).

Murder, She Wrote is predictable, but that’s not a criticism. It’s exactly why the series succeeded so many decades ago and why it’s still drawing in viewers today on streaming. It’s the television equivalent of a warm blanket, and a fun escape that doubles as family-friendly entertainment. What’s more is that other quirky, women-led mystery series, like Poker Face and iZombie, might not have ever existed if Jessica Fletcher hadn’t been solving murders in Cabot Cove 30 years ago.

Roommates, Summer Walker has social media in a chokehold this week after a concert clip started making its rounds. And let’s just say…fans got way more interaction than they expected. While the R&B star was doing what she does best on stage, one fan took things a little too far. Now it’s living rent-free on the internet and quickly turning into comedy gold.

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Summer added to the viral buzz herself by addressing the clip on social media. Additionally, the singer made it clear she wasn’t bothered in the slightest. She took to Instagram to post the fan’s POV, jokingly captioning it, “We found the culprit. UNHAND ME!” fully embracing the humor of the situation and sending fans into even more laughter over the unexpected interaction.

Fans Demand That Same VIP Experience When They Pull Up

As soon as the clip hit the timeline, fans flooded Summer Walker’s Instagram comment section and immediately had it up from there. Some questioned why her response in the moment looked slightly delayed, while others joked that the fan “wasn’t playing about Summer” at all. A few even said she better be prepared for future tour stops because they paid their tier and expect that exact up-close experience every time.

One Instagram user @natemng said, “Gurl you said ‘unhand me’ while you were fully unhanded 😭😭😭”

This Instagram user @queenlaydee wrote, “He was not finna let you go either 🤦🏾‍♀️😂 would have went home with that finger“

And, Instagram user @jae_esquire shared, “Omg another angle 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 this shit so funny“

Meanwhile, Instagram user @killuhroman joked, “Haha I live for a summer Walker theatrical moment ‘unhand me’ haha 👏🏽 😂”

While Instagram user @jessb.great added, “She had to say it late so that yall caught the joke 😂 if not yall would’ve swore she was being nasty & rude!!! 😂😂”

Then Instagram user @jayexsmitty commented, “Oh and I bought my ticket you will be touching my hand Summer 🤣”

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When The Boys premiered in 2019, it quickly distinguished itself from the saturated space of superhero adaptations. Instead of celebrating heroes as symbols of hope and justice, the show exposed what might happen if these superpowered individuals were reckless, corrupt, narcissistic, and caught within the machine of celebrity life. Its blend of dark comedy, graphic violence, sharp social satire, and surprisingly emotional character work helped turn it into one of the most influential superhero shows of the modern era.

Fortunately, fans looking for something similar have plenty of options—something that’s especially needed now that the show has officially wrapped after five seasons. While each of these shows take a different approach to the genre, they all share a willingness to explore the darker side of heroism. Some are hilarious, others are heartbreaking, and a few a just downright bizarre. So, even if you’re mad about how The Boys handled their final season or you’re just looking for something to fill the void, these are the best dark superhero shows for those craving more after Vought’s latest scandal.

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‘Misfits’ (2009–2013)

A group of young offenders performing community service suddenly find themselves caught in a bizarre storm that grants them superpowers. Unfortunately, they all struggle to understand their new abilities—which becomes a real problem as they get entangled in increasingly troubling situations that involve murder, time travel, and a growing number of equally unstable individuals.

Long before The Boys became television’s go-to deconstruction of superheroes, Misfits was gleefully tearing apart the genre in its own uniquely British way. For one, the show presents superpowers as something messy, inconvenient, and often downright dangerous rather than aspirational. Add in its dark humor, shocking violence, and morally questionable protagonists and you’ve got something that feels remarkably similar to Erik Kripke‘s creation—especially with it’s hidden exploration of loneliness, identity, and the difficulties of growing up.

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‘Doom Patrol’ (2019–2023)

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After suffering traumatic accidents that leave them permanently altered, a group of damaged superhumans live together under the care of the eccentric scientist Niles Caulder (Timothy Dalton). But when Caulder disappears, the reluctant heroes are forced out of isolation and into a series of wild adventures that have them confronting reality-warping villains, alternate dimensions, and manifestations of their own emotional trauma.

While The Boys exposed the ugliness behind superheros (and celebrity culture), Doom Patrol takes a different approach by examining the psychological scars that often come with extraordinary abilities. Every member of the team is deeply broken, whether it’s carrying years of guilt, grief, self-hatred, or regret. So, what makes ths show special is its willingness to embrace this vulnerability with the absurdity. One moment they’re fighting a giant rat battling a giant cockroach, the next delivers a devastating exploration of depression and identity. Sure, it’s a little strange, but that’s what makes Doom Patrol one of the most underrated superhero shows ever made.

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‘Gen V’ (2023–2025)

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Marie Moreau (Jaz Sinclair), a young supe with the ability to manipulate blood, hopes to become a respected hero by attending the prestigeous Goldolkin University. Unfortunately, she quickly discovers that school is hiding some disturbing secrets tied to unethical experiments and the larger machinery of Vought International—leading to Marie and her fellow students to get caught in the crossfire.

This shouldn’t be surprising. As a direct spin-off of The Boys, Gen V naturally shares much of its predecessor’s DNA. It retains the brutal violence, dark satire, and willingness to expose the corruption lurking beneath carefully manufactured superhero images. What helps it stand on its own, however, is its focus on younger characters grappling with ambition and identity. Rather than relying on non-stop cynicism, Gen V blends its trademark satire with a grounded coming-of-age story. The result? A meaningful expanded universe that only proves how Vought’s influence is even more disturbing than fans initially realized. How this got suddenly cancelled is baffling.

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‘Invincible’ (2021–Present)

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Mark Grayson (Steven Yeun) appears to be a fairly ordinary teenager until he finally develops powers inherited from his father, Omni-Man (J.K. Simmons), the world’s greatest superhero. Eager to follow in his footsteps, Mark begins learning what it means to be a hero. However, his life quickly changes when he’s forced to confront the terrifying reality that his father’s legacy was built on deceit and violence.

Anyone who enjoys The Boys because it challenges idealized superhero narratives will find plenty to love in Invincible. The show asks difficult questions about power, responsibility, and heroism while delivering some of the most brutal action sequences ever seen in animation. Yet, unlike other cynical deconstructions, Invincible never loses sight of its emotional core. Mark’s struggle to reconcile his ideals is what gives the show its genuine and tragic heart. It’s one that combines shocking violence with surprisingly thoughtful character work. And we can’t wait for the next season.

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‘Peacemaker’ (2022–2025)

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Following the events of The Suicide Squad, Christopher Smith—better known as Peacemaker (John Cena)—is recruited for a covert black ops mission targeting a mysterious alien threat known as the Butterflies. Joined by a dysfunctional team of operatives, Peacemaker must navigate deadly confrontations while facing the emotional baggage, toxic beliefs, and childhood trauma that have shaped his life.

At first glance, Peacemaker seems like the last person capable of carrying an emotionally nuanced story. And yet, that’s exactly what makes the show such a pleasant surprise. Like The Boys, Peacemaker embraces outrageous violence, dark comedy, and deeply flawed characters, but it also uses those elements to explore accountability, loneliness, and personal growth. Cena delivers a career-best performance, transforming what could’ve been a one-note joke character into someone unexpectedly sympathetic. Here, his flaws are never excused, and are instead what allows him to evolve in ways that make his journey genuinely compelling. It’s funny, heartfelt, and frequently darker than its colorful exterior initially suggests. Plus it’s got a killer ensemble of characters that make the viewing experience even greater.

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Release Date

2022 – 2025-00-00

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HBO Max, Max

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Directors

James Gunn, Brad Anderson, Rosemary Rodriguez

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