The 1951-53 series City Hospital launched the era of the medical drama, a genre that has had so many entries throughout television history that it’s easy to lose track of the more prominent ones, such as Dr. Kildare, St. Elsewhere, Quincy M.E. The lone exception may be Grey’s Anatomy, a series one can’t lose track of simply because it refuses to die. Marcus Welby, M.D., a forgotten series that had a successful 7-season run between 1969 and 1976, reignited one career, launched another, and served as a stepping stone for the likes of Tom Selleck and William Shatner.

‘Marcus Welby, M.D.’ Places People Over the Problem

Marcus Welby, M.D., like Nip/Tuck, Private Practice, and Virgin River that followed, centers on the dynamic between medical professionals who share a practice together. In this case, that practice is shared by two family doctors who operate out of a home in Santa Monica, California: Dr. Marcus Welby (Robert Young), the older, fatherly figure, and Dr. Steven Kiley (James Brolin), the handsome young doctor. Serving as the efficient secretary, nurse, and confidante for the pair is the kindly Consuelo Lopez (Elena Verdugo).

The show defies expectations right off the bat, with the elderly Welby being the one willing to test new, unconventional ways of treatment, while his younger companion tends to stick to the book. Yet they share an engaging, healthy respect for one another, and, most importantly, prioritize the patient and their connection with them. That personal and compassionate engagement is fostered by the family practice angle, which also allows for a broad range of maladies-of-the-week and a degree of authenticity.

‘Marcus Welby, M.D.’ Launches and Relaunches, Careers

Audiences certainly did respond, making Marcus Welby, M.D. the most popular television show in the U.S. for a time, thanks largely to its two leads. For Robert Young, the series relaunched a career that exploded with his role as the titular parent in Father Knows Best. When that series ended in 1960, Young entered into a brief semi-retirement, one he didn’t particularly care for but necessitated to a degree by his own personal struggles with alcohol. The immediate success of Marcus Welby, M.D. launched him back into the spotlight, with the fatherly Welby serving as a comforting callback to his days as Father Knows Best‘s Jim Anderson.

Dr. Kiley launched James Brolin into stardom, serving as his first major television role after a string of one-off appearances on shows like The Patty Duke Show and Batman. Over the course of the series’ seven seasons, Brolin would earn two Golden Globes and an Emmy for his portrayal, one Golden Globe over Young’s award wins for the same. It opened the door to a long, storied career for the actor, with highlights including The Amityville Horror‘s George Lutz, Peter McDermott in Hotel, and the voice of the ever-present narrator in Netflix’s Sweet Tooth.

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For a handful of actors, Marcus Welby, M.D. was an important stepping stone in their acting careers. Tom Selleck appeared in two episodes, with the last a mere 5 years before his breakout role in Magnum P.I.. For David Cassidy, his appearance on the show came the same year as his breakout role as Keith Partridge on The Partridge Family, and for Tom Bosley, Marcus Welby, M.D. was one of a series of roles before landing his iconic role as patriarch Howard Cunningham in Happy Days.

In the case of William Shatner, the series was an important stepping stone to the second stage of his career, with his role as Dr. Bellings in a Season 4 episode among his first post-Star Trek: The Original Series roles. Beyond serving as a launching pad for a number of actors, Marcus Welby, M.D. has a legacy that can be seen in shows like New Amsterdam or The Resident, shows where the doctors have empathy and deep compassion for those in their care. It may be forgotten, but Marcus Welby, M.D. lives on, and as long as there are characters in medical dramas that place people first, it will continue to do so. Maybe even longer than Grey’s Anatomy.

Tori Spelling experienced a frightening moment on Thursday evening when a car accident in Temecula, California sent her and several children to the hospital.

The crash involved multiple vehicles and reportedly happened while the actress was driving with a group of kids inside her SUV, sparking concern about the safety of everyone involved.

Tori Spelling Involved In High-Speed Temecula Crash

Authorities were called to the scene shortly before 6 p.m. following reports of a serious collision in Temecula, a city located roughly 85 miles east of Los Angeles.

When officers arrived, they found two vehicles that had sustained visible damage after the crash.

A TMZ report indicates that Tori Spelling had been behind the wheel of an SUV when another car allegedly slammed into her vehicle at a high rate of speed.

According to information shared by law enforcement sources, the other driver may have run a red light while speeding through the intersection.

Images circulating online, though unconfirmed, appear to show significant damage to both vehicles involved.

One car reportedly had severe front-end destruction, while the SUV believed to belong to Spelling was missing sections of its bumper, lights, and parts of the undercarriage.

The actress was not alone during the incident. Sources claim that seven children were inside the vehicle at the time of the crash.

Four of them were her own children, while the remaining three were reportedly friends riding along with them.

Spelling And Kids Taken To Hospital

Emergency responders quickly evaluated everyone at the scene following the collision.

Although no arrests were made in connection with the incident, the situation was serious enough that several people were transported to the hospital.

According to reports, Tori Spelling, her four children, and the other kids involved were taken away in three separate ambulances.

Medical professionals later treated them for injuries that included cuts, contusions, and possible concussions.

Eyewitness footage obtained by TMZ captured Spelling speaking with officers shortly after the accident.

In the clip, the actress appeared animated while recounting what happened, gesturing with her arms as she explained the events leading up to the crash.

Authorities have since confirmed that an investigation remains ongoing as officials attempt to determine the exact circumstances that led to the collision.

Tori Spelling Previously Survived Another Crash

For longtime fans of the “Beverly Hills, 90210” star, the incident brings back memories of a similar scare from years ago.

In 2011, Spelling was involved in another car accident while traveling with two of her children.

At the time, she took to social media to explain what happened, writing, “Paparazzi chased me w/the kids 2school. I was trying to get away from him and had a pretty big accident. Took down whole wall of school.”

Spelling, who was pregnant when the 2011 crash happened, also revealed that other moms assisted her in chasing the paparazzi away.

Spelling’s Surprisingly Smooth Divorce

Tori Spelling shares and Dean McDermott built a large family during their nearly two-decade marriage, welcoming five children: Liam, 19, Stella, 17, Hattie, 14, Finn, 13, and Beau, nine.

The pair married in 2006, announced their separation in 2023, and officially finalized their divorce in November 2025. Despite the long history and public attention, Spelling described the process as unusually peaceful.

Speaking on her “misSPELLING Podcast,” she shared, “I am officially divorced. It’s been quite a journey.”

She went on to emphasize how smoothly everything unfolded, adding, “I gotta say, you guys, this is something never said – this was one of the easiest divorces in Hollywood.”

Doubling down on her perspective, the actress remarked, “You can quote me there. Screw it – take Hollywood out. This is one of the easiest divorces [ever].”

Reflecting on their time together, Spelling explained that their shared experiences may have helped ease tensions.

“Interesting because Dean and I were together 20 years, married 18,” she said. “And while we had our ups and downs and problems throughout our marriage, we’ve had absolutely no problems throughout the divorce.”

She also stressed that both she and McDermott remained focused on their children throughout the split, noting their intention to “step up and be there for the five humans we chose to create out of love and setting a good example.”

Tori Spelling Embraces Her ‘Power Era’

Following the divorce, Spelling is prioritizing personal growth rather than jumping back into the dating world.

In a March interview with PEOPLE, she made it clear that romance is not currently on her radar.

“I am not thinking about dating,” she shared. “I am in my power era and I’m rebuilding and reinventing and taking it to the next level.”

The actress described this period as a fresh start, saying, “And I’m like, ‘Yeah, I’m back. This is my second chapter.’”

Instead of focusing on relationships, she is channeling her energy into expanding her professional ambitions.

As reports of Spelling’s terrifying car crash continue to make headlines, her fans would be hoping she, her kids, and the other children involved will be fine and fully recover from the horrible experience.

Apple TV is one of the best streamers when it comes to hot new shows that are almost guaranteed to be hits. There’s rarely a bad one among the bunch, and when it comes to the rest of 2026, along with popular returning shows, there’s a new slate of originals coming.

As is customary with Apple TV, these shows feature high-profile actors and storylines that will intrigue you from the premise alone. From a show starring Elle Fanning and Nick Offerman to another with Tatiana Maslany, as well as a reimagining of a popular movie from 1991 (and 1962) based on the novel The Executioners, there are tons of options.

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‘Margo’s Got Money Troubles’ (April 15)

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The cast of Margo’s Got Money Troubles will pique your interest from the jump. The title character, played by Elle Fanning, is a single mother who, after getting knocked up by her college professor, turns to OnlyFans to make ends meet. In the process, she also reconnects with her estranged father while trying to raise her son with the help of her mom. Her parents are Shyanne (Michelle Pfeiffer), a former Hooters waitress, and Jinx (Nick Offerman), a retired professional wrestler, making for an interesting family dynamic, to say the least.

Margo’s Got Money Troubles is a comedy-drama with a modern-day premise, integrating the concept of online content creation as a new work-from-home revenue opportunity combined with the age-old struggle of being a single mom whose pregnancy upends your entire life and career trajectory. The show also stars Nicole Kidman as a mediator between Margo and her college professor and Greg Kinnear as Kenny, Shyanne’s very religious boyfriend. Given this tremendous cast, Margo’s Got Money Troubles is poised to bring in big viewership numbers. It’s off to a good start already, ahead of official release, with early reviewers giving the show a perfect 100% Rotten Tomatoes score.

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‘Widow’s Bay’ (April 29)

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Following a strong performance in Netflix’s The Beast in Me, Matthew Rhys is back on the small screen in Widow’s Bay. A comedy horror, the series centers around Tom Loftis (Rhys), the mayor of a small town in New England, whose residents are obsessed with superstitions and convinced the town is cursed. Despite the challenges he’s faced in trying to rejuvenate the community and the lack of respect from his people, Loftis is determined to revive this town. Who cares if it’s disconnected, with (gulp) no Wi-Fi and barely any cellular connectivity? It has charm!

But when Tom manages to start bringing tourists in to explore the beauty of the town, he begins to realize that the townspeople might have been right all along. There are some strange things happening there, and now, Tom has a completely new problem on his hands. The show, which has drawn comparisons to Twin Peaks, is 10 episodes long, and the first three episodes are out on premiere day. The creepy, ’80s-style sneak peek Apple TV released ahead of the show premiere gives off horror vibes, and the styling will remind you of both old ’80s infomercials and the cryptic teasers released for another Apple TV series, Pluribus. It’s odd, but the jumpscare moment is enough to draw you in and at least be curious enough to check out the show.

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‘Unconditional’ (May 8)

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This eight-episode thriller, which premieres with its first two episodes, is about a mother and daughter who go on vacation together but get caught up in criminal activities. Gail (Talia Lynne Ronn) is arrested for smuggling drugs in Moscow, and, of course, her mother, Orna (Liraz Chamami), does not believe the charges are valid. So, she fights tooth and nail to get her daughter out of this mess — but it won’t be easy. The more she fights, the deeper she gets into the criminal and corrupt underworld.

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‘Maximum Pleasure Guaranteed’ (May 20)

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Tatiana Maslany is back on the small screen following her Emmy-winning role in Orphan Black and She-Hulk: Attorney at Law. In this thrilling dark comedy, she’s Paula, a recently divorced mom who gets caught up in a murder. She’s already going off the deep end while trying to navigate co-parenting with her ex-husband, Karl (Jake Johnson), and his new girlfriend, Mallory (Jessy Hodges). She’s also having an identity crisis of sorts, trying to figure out her own life.

Essentially, Paula is coming apart at the seams, being pulled in every direction, all while trying to determine which direction is the right one for her. This murder case, which she ends up unwittingly involved in, could be the straw that breaks the camel’s back. Maslany is, of course, tremendous in the role opposite Dolly de Leon (Nine Perfect Strangers) as Detective Sofia Gonzalez investigates the case. Keep an eye out for 13 Reasons Why‘s Brandon Flynn and The White Lotus‘ Murray Bartlett in key roles as well.

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‘Star City’ (May 29)

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If you love For All Mankind, one of the most exciting Apple TV shows to binge-watch, you’ll appreciate Star City, a sci-fi drama that serves as its spin-off. Focusing on the Soviet Union, the show is named after the nickname for the Yuri Gagarin Cosmonaut Training Center and stars Rhys Ifans as the chief designer of the Soviet space program.

With eight episodes in the season, the first two out at once, Star City is described by Apple as a “propulsive paranoid thriller” that centers on a different perspective in the alt-history space race. Set in a different country, the series is a must-watch for fans of the flagship series.

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‘Cape Fear’ (June 5)

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You might remember Cape Fear, the 1991 Martin Scorsese movie starring Robert De Niro, Nick Nolte, Jessica Lange, and Juliette Lewis. That film, one of the most intense ’90s movies, was a remake of the 1962 film, which itself was based on the John D. MacDonald novel The Executioners. The same goes for the upcoming thriller drama Cape Fear, which stars Javier Bardem as Max Cady, the same character De Niro played in the original.

Max is a criminal who, after serving his time in prison, goes on the hunt for the public defenders who put him behind bars. They failed to present all the evidence in his case, thus potentially leading to an unfair trial and a sentence he feels he could have avoided. Anna (Amy Adams) and Tom (Patrick Wilson) are on the watch when they realize Max is not only out of jail — he’s also out for blood and payback. Alongside Bardem, Adams, and Wilson, Cape Fear also stars CCH Pounder (The Naked Gun) in a main role, along with Ron Perlman (Transformers: Rise of the Beasts), Ted Levine (Shutter Island), and Patrick Fischler (Paradise) in supporting roles.

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‘Lucky’ (July 15)

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With Anya Taylor-Joy, Annette Bening, and Timothy Olyphant in front of the camera and Reese Witherspoon behind it as an executive producer, Lucky is a crime thriller miniseries that will presumably tell its complete story in a single season. Taylor-Joy is the title character, a young woman who was raised in a life of crime and tries to leave her dark past behind her. But as is often the case with characters like her, she’s pulled back in for one final job before she can start over.

Based on the Marissa Stapley novel of the same name, the show has some big names behind it as well. Lucky was created by Jonathan Tropper, the man behind hit shows like Banshee, Warrior, and Your Friends and Neighbors, the latter of which also streams on Apple TV. Serving as co-showrunner alongside Tropper is Cassie Pappas, who has worked on shows like Silo, Griselda, and The L Word. Lucky sounds a bit like Ocean’s Eleven meets Money Heist, but we’ll have to wait and see.

Tori Spelling and seven children in her vehicle were reportedly hospitalized in California after a serious car crash this week.

Law enforcement officers arrived on the scene in Temecula, California, on Thursday, April 2, after the Beverly Hills, 90210 alum, 52, was involved in a collision, per TMZ.

Law enforcement sources told the outlet that Spelling had seven children in her car — four of her own and three others — when they were struck by a vehicle that allegedly sped through a red light. TMZ reported that Spelling potentially managed to avoid serious injury to herself and the children with a last-second attempt to maneuver the vehicle out of the way.

All occupants from both cars were reportedly evaluated at the scene but no arrests were made. Footage from the aftermath showed Spelling speaking with officers in front of her damaged SUV.

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Spelling and the seven children were transported in three separate ambulances to a local hospital, where they were treated for cuts, bruises, contusions, and concussions, per TMZ.

Us Weekly has reached out to Spelling’s representative for comment.

It is not clear which four of Spelling’s five children were in the car at the time of the crash. She shares Liam Aaron, 19, Stella Doreen, 17, Hattie Margaret, 14, Finn Davey, 13, and Beau Dean, 9, with her ex-husband, Dean McDermott. (Spelling and McDermott, 59, were married for 17 years before separating in June 2023. They finalized their divorce in December 2025.)

Spelling was previously involved in a serious car accident while pregnant in 2011.

At the time, Spelling said she was trying to avoid photographers when she inadvertently crashed into her children’s elementary school with two of her kids — Liam and Stella — in the car. The podcaster was seemingly trying to reverse away from the school when the collision occurred.

“Paparazzi chased me w/the kids 2 school. I was trying to get away from him and had a pretty big accident. Took down whole wall of school,” she tweeted in June 2011.

The actress claimed that the photographer who allegedly caused the crash still tried to snap her picture in the middle of the wreckage.

“[The photographer] then STILL got out to try to get pics,” she alleged. “Ten school moms chased him away. What will it take? Someone dying for paparazzi to stop?”

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Spelling appeared on Good Morning America in July 2011 to clear up speculation surrounding the collision.

“The car accident was caused by me: Was it induced because of paparazzi? Yes,” she clarified at the time.

The actress admitted in her ABC News interview that she was “really embarrassed” to have inadvertently brought photographers to her children’s elementary school. Spelling faced no charges over the incident.

Isn’t it so annoying when crime thrillers promise everything and end up delivering nothing? High stakes and shocking twists sound great until one realizes that the actual story starts collapsing under all that. A good crime thriller, that’s why, has to strike a very delicate balance. Twists and turns can only take things so far if the characters feel one-dimensional or if the beats of the story don’t add up.

That’s because shock value might grab attention, but it can never sustain it, and the sooner showrunners understand that, the better. For every half-baked story, though, plenty of others get things exactly right. This is a list of such crime thriller shows that come dangerously close to perfection.

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‘Banshee’ (2013–2016)

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Banshee is a crime thriller that embraces chaos like no other. The series takes place in the fictional town of Banshee in Pennsylvania, where a recently released master thief (Antony Starr) assumes the identity of a murdered sheriff named Lucas Hood. The story revolves around Hood trying to keep up the charade while secretly continuing his criminal life. Most people would assume that these stakes are high enough for the show to create a sense of tension. However, Banshee keeps expanding its central conflict by introducing new characters, including the ex-Amish crime lord Kai Proctor (Ulrich Thomsen), along with Hood’s partners Job (Hoon Lee) and Sugar Bates (Frankie Faison).

Every season features new threats, while the town serves as a pressure cooker of violence that can explode at any moment. Banshee fully commits to its over-the-top premise and is packed with brutal hand-to-hand fight sequences, intense shootouts, and pulpy storytelling. The show can feel ridiculous at times, but it never stops being entertaining thanks to the depth it gives to its characters and their relationships. The series is one of TV’s most underrated crime thrillers and remains a true hidden gem.

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‘Top of the Lake’ (2013–2017)

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Top of the Lake is the definition of quality TV. The story begins with the disturbing disappearance of a 12-year-old girl who is revealed to be pregnant in the opening moments of the show. Elisabeth Moss stars as Detective Robin Griffin, who becomes entangled in the investigation while she is in town to visit her dying mother. She believes that this will be yet another missing-person case, but little does she know that it will quickly unravel into something much darker. Top of the Lake is a slow-burning psychological drama that constantly plays with the audience’s expectations.

The investigation takes its sweet time to unfold and exposes complex systems of power and misogyny that exist within this community. The deeper Robin digs, the more the case becomes intertwined with her own unresolved trauma. Top of the Lake strikes the perfect balance between layered character work and a mystery that keeps getting increasingly addictive. In Season 2, the story moves to Sydney and continues Robin’s journey several years later. However, the show never lets go of its willingness to explore difficult themes. This isn’t a conventional thriller series by any means, but one that forces the audience to question their own role in systemic injustice.

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‘Rubicon’ (2010)

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Rubicon deserves way more appreciation than it gets. The political thriller follows intelligence analyst Will Travers (James Badge Dale), who works at the shadowy New York-based organization called the American Policy Institute (API). The story picks up when Will’s mentor and father-in-law dies in what appears to be a staged accident, and Will knows he needs to get to the bottom of what really happened. However, what pulls him deeper is a pattern hidden across crossword puzzles in multiple newspapers. At first, Will thinks it’s a coincidence, but when he begins to connect the dots, he realizes that the mystery is far more complex than he initially thought. All of a sudden, he suspects he is being watched and notices small inconsistencies in his everyday interactions.

Rubicon breaks away from the typical thriller beats by slowing the narrative down. Most of the action in the story happens in offices through conversations, data, and Will’s personal analysis of the situation. However, that pace only adds to the show’s constant sense of uncertainty. Rubicon thrives on this ambiguity, where the audience and Will don’t know who to fully trust. The show taps into the very specific fear of being exploited by those in power, and that’s exactly what makes its central conspiracy feel so plausible. Unfortunately, Rubicon was canceled after Season 1 before it could give its characters the long-term arcs they deserved. Even then, though, the show is a must-watch for anyone looking for sharp writing and a compelling mystery.

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‘Mare of Easttown’ (2021)

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Mare of Easttown might be a miniseries, but it feels more complete than several long-running shows that lose the plot after the first few seasons. The crime thriller follows Detective Marianne “Mare” Sheehan (Kate Winslet), a local hero whose life is falling apart right when a teenage mother is found murdered, while another young girl remains missing. Mare is then forced to confront a complicated case as the town both relies on her and constantly questions her competence. What makes Mare of Easttown so special is how it connects the detective’s personal and professional lives. As her investigation deepens, she is forced to confront her friends, family, and neighbors to find answers.

All of this unfolds as Marianne copes with the suicide of her son, deals with an increasingly strained relationship with her daughter, and is involved in a custody battle over her grandson. The case is yet another factor that contributes to her downward spiral and makes the story feel emotionally heavy. The fact that nearly everyone is connected to the murder in one way or another makes the whole thing all the more unsettling. Mare of Easttown is a masterclass in building suspense and delivering payoffs that are actually worth the patience. By the end, the show is no longer a whodunit. Instead, it tells a much more complex story about loss and community.

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‘Dexter’ (2006–2013)

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Dexter flips the crime thriller formula on its head by making the audience root for the bad guy. The series is set in Miami and follows Dexter Morgan (Michael C. Hall), a forensic analyst by day and vigilante serial killer by night. The show revolves around this constant balancing act as Decter juggles his jobs and relationships while also targeting murderers who have escaped justice with chilling precision. The show could have easily leaned into the shock value of it all. However, it chooses to focus on Dexter’s psyche and how his life begins to unravel over time. Each season introduces a new adversary for the protagonist, but what’s interesting is how these killers mirror him in different ways.

The show moves smoothly between Dexter’s complicated personal relationships, especially his sister Debra (Jennifer Carpenter), who unknowingly gets close to the truth. Dexter is especially compelling in how it forces the audience into an uncomfortable position. Dexter’s internal monologue pulls viewers deeper into his mind, and that moral conflict becomes the driving force of the story. There’s no denying that the show really shines in its first few seasons compared to its later installments. Despite that, though, it still remains one of the most iconic crime thrillers of its time.

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‘The Killing’ (2011–2014)

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The Killing is the kind of crime drama that creates tension through its setting. The show takes place in a constantly rainy Seattle and follows homicide detectives Sarah Linden (Mireille Enos) and Stephen Holder (Joel Kinnaman) as they investigate the murder of a teenager. The case seems pretty straightforward initially, before it slowly expands into a complicated web of political conspiracies, dark secrets, and a never-ending list of suspects. However, the story isn’t a standard procedural. It focuses just as much on the victim’s family as they deal with grief, along with the detectives and the cost of their jobs.

The show doesn’t want to give the audience quick answers because the entire point is to sit with that unsettling feeling of not knowing what comes next. The Killing is committed to realism and explores the far-reaching consequences of crime. Not to mention that it doesn’t present Linden and Holder as typical heroes who swoop in to save the day. The fact that they are flawed and often make questionable decisions out of desperation only adds to the believability of it all. The Killing isn’t always comforting or even satisfying in its resolutions, but that’s exactly why it stays with the audience long after the credits roll.

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‘Ozark’ (2017–2022)

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Ozark is essentially a show about how one bad decision can spiral into a lifetime of consequences. The series follows financial advisor Marty Byrde (Jason Bateman), who is forced to relocate his family from Chicago to the Lake of the Ozarks after a money-laundering scheme for a Mexican drug cartel goes horribly wrong. However, this survival attempt quickly takes a dangerous turn as Marty and his wife Wendy (Laura Linney) find themselves involved with local crime families while also staying under constant pressure from cartel leaders and the FBI.

The narrative puts the characters and the audience in a world where the threats and betrayals just keep getting worse. Marty and Wendy are forced to adapt almost constantly, and that drives the plot forward. Wendy’s journey, in particular, is one of the highlights of the show because she starts operating out of fear that slowly turns into ambition and a ruthless power for hunger. Ozark is a complex show with no easy heroes or villains. It’s rooted in relatable family dynamics but takes those emotions a step further by exploring the psychological toll of crime.

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‘Quarry’ (2016)

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Quarry is a crime thriller that does everything right, so it’s unfortunate that it slipped under the radar. The series is set in 1972 and follows Mac Conway (Logan Marshall-Green), a Marine returning home to Memphis after serving in Vietnam. However, instead of being welcomed back, Mac finds himself ostracized due to his rumored involvement in a wartime massacre. As he struggles to reintegrate into civilian life, Mac is approached by a mysterious figure known as The Broker, who recruits him into a network of contract killers operating along the Mississippi River.

Each job drags Mac into a world where morality is blurred, and soon enough, he is trapped in a web of violence, corruption, and manipulation with no way out. The show isn’t driven by constant action because it focuses more on the slow yet inevitable unraveling of the protagonist. The show was canceled after just one season, but despite its short run, it feels complete in its vision and execution. Quarry’s strong writing and immersive period detail are a masterclass in storytelling and deserve a lot more applause than they get.

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‘Gomorrah’ (2014–2021)

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Gomorrah is a story about pure evil. The crime thriller is set in Naples and follows Ciro Di Marzio (Marco D’Amore), a loyal member of the powerful Savastano clan, led by ruthless boss Pietro Savastano (Fortunato Cerlino). However, when Pietro is arrested, the entire power structure begins to collapse and triggers a brutal internal conflict between the old guard and the next generation led by his son, Gennaro “Genny” Savastano (Salvatore Esposito). Ciro finds himself constantly choosing between loyalty and power as alliances shift and members of the clan start betraying each other. However, it’s interesting that the show manages to portray all this chaos without ever romanticizing crime.

Gomorrah makes it a point to convey that it’s a show about flawed people operating in a system that is practically built on violence. The writing constantly subverts expectations, and none of the characters are given any plot armor. This constant sense of unpredictability drives the story forward and keeps the viewers hooked till the very end. The best part about Gomorrah is how lived-in and authentic the show feels. The narrative builds tension organically instead of relying on spectacle, and that elevates Gomorrah from another typical crime story to an unsettling exploration of power.

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‘Mindhunter’ (2017–2019)

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Mindhunter is a crime thriller that traded action for psychology, a gamble that definitely paid off. The show is set in the late 1970s and follows FBI agents Holden Ford (Jonathan Groff) and Bill Tench (Holt McCallany), along with psychologist Wendy Carr (Anna Torv), who interview imprisoned serial killers in an attempt to understand their behavior and use those findings to solve active cases. The exercise soon takes a dark turn as the detectives become increasingly immersed in these conversations and start to mirror the same manipulative tendencies that they are studying in all these killers. Their personal lives begin to intersect with the emotional toll of their work, and that’s where the emotional weight of the show comes from.

The interviews, of course, are the highlight of the show. They feel less like conversations and more like psychological chess matches where both parties are constantly sizing each other up. The show portrays real-life serial killers, including Edmund Kemper (Cameron Britton) and Jerry Brudos (Happy Anderson), with chilling precision, which adds a layer of authenticity to the story. Mindhunter is the perfect example of a show that is meticulous in its storytelling. Its slow-burn approach might feel a little too restrained at first, but it’s exactly what pulls the audience into this unsettling world.

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Mindhunter

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2017 – 2019

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Netflix

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Joe Penhall

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David Fincher, Carl Franklin, Andrew Dominik, Andrew Douglas, Asif Kapadia, Tobias Lindholm

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Katherine Schwarzenegger is facing pushback over her latest comments about her husband, Chris Pratt.

Schwarzenegger, 36, sparked an unexpected social media debate on Tuesday, March 31, while thanking her “golden retriever husband” Pratt, 46, for building a dollhouse by hand for their children. (The couple share daughters Lyla Maria, 5 and Eloise Christina, 3, and son Ford Fitzgerald, 16 months. Katherine is also a stepmom to Pratt and ex-wife Anna Faris’ son, Jack.)

“I’ll never understand when women say, ‘I don’t need my husband,’ when I very much in fact do need my husband because who else would build our daughters a doll house,” she wrote via Instagram.

Fans debated her post in the comment section, with numerous people insisting that there was underlying — and likely inadvertent — sexism in her suggestion that a man was needed to build a child’s dollhouse. One Instagram user went so far as to call out the post’s “Handmaid’s Tale vibes.”

“Wives and women can build doll houses, too,” one person pointed out, with another adding, “My 70 year old mother builds things for grandkids. This is not specific to men.”

Yet another user argued, “Unfortunately, we [women] say that [we don’t need husbands] because we get tired of waiting for them to do the project. Which then forces us to just do it.”

Others defended Schwarzenegger’s intentions with the post, with a user insisting, “Omg these comments are ridiculous. 🙄 What a sweet thing he is doing that his daughters will remember forever.”

“Let’s be honest, he could easily afford someone to do it for him. Kudos @prattprattpratt there’s a lot of love your daughter will feel when you do it yourself,” a commenter pointed out.

Us Weekly has reached out to Schwarzenegger’s spokesperson for comment.

Schwarzenegger has frequently discussed her and Pratt’s parenting style since they tied the knot in 2019. Speaking exclusively to Us Weekly in September 2025, she revealed that the couple try to get “back to the roots” of their ‘90s childhoods by limiting the use of electronics in their house.

“I would say storytime is a really great part of our parenting journey,” she told Us. “We don’t really do a lot of electronic stuff in our house. So, we try to have our kids be outdoors and be creative and really kind of go back to the roots of how we all grew up.”

The author added, “Storytime and book reading is such a big part of our daily routine every single day. Our kids want to read books morning, noon and night. And I feel really like this is such a sweet time that you know your kid comes up to you and says, ‘Can you read me a story? Can you read me a story?’ So, I’m really excited just being in that space now as a mom.”

Katherine was born and raised in Los Angeles by her parents, action movie icon Arnold Schwarzenegger and journalist Maria Shriver. However, Katherine has refused to rule out moving her family out of Hollywood someday.

“I can see myself moving anywhere that my mother, father and my siblings would also move with my husband and I and my children,” she told Fox News Digital in November 2025. “So wherever that is, we can have a team huddle and all decide collectively where we’d like to go.”

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She continued, “I’d like to go anywhere where we can just be around a lot of animals, me personally. But I feel like I can get that fix sprinkled in with having my home base be around my family.”

“Because there’s nothing that is more important to me than being able to be in close proximity to my parents and to my siblings,” she concluded. “And to be able to have that for our children is such a huge blessing and a gift. A gift that I can’t get anywhere else.”

Katherine is one of the former California governor’s five children. Arnold shares four — Katherine, Christina, Patrick and Christopher — with ex-wife Shriver and son Joseph Baena with Mildred Baena.

2026 has been a big year already for Cillian Murphy, who made his long-awaited Peaky Blinders return in the Netflix sequel film, The Immortal Man. Murphy has officially been playing Tommy Shelby for over 10 years now, and while the ending of The Immortal Man seems as if he’s ready to leave the role behind, it’s impossible to rule out a return further down the line. Murphy is still one of the hottest names in Hollywood right now, thanks to his first Oscar win for his performance in Oppenheimer. This Christopher Nolan-directed WWII epic collected some serious hardware at the 2024 Academy Awards. Murphy has starred in numerous big projects over the years, but one of his most underrated films came out in 2019, when he featured in the underseen action movie Anna.

Written and directed by Luc Besson, Anna co-stars Helen Mirren, Luke Evans, and Sasha Luss. The film tells the story of Anna Poliatova, a woman with striking beauty who becomes one of the most deadly assassins in the world. Anna has understandably been compared to John Wick, and while the stellar action makes this an apt comparison, its plot is much more similar to Charlize Theron’s Atomic Blonde. Anna has a few streaming homes in America, but it’s primarily available to watch on Prime Video. It’s also streaming for free on the Roku Channel, which can be watched by anyone, even without an account. However, in international markets, Anna is streaming on Starz, where it’s become one of the top 10 most popular movies in several countries. It’s also a VOD hit on Apple TV as one of the platform’s biggest purchases.

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What Is Cillian Murphy Working on Right Now?

Cillian Murphy is in the middle of filming his new prison drama right now, which will be directed by Damien Chazelle. The first look at images of Murphy on set surfaced online last week. It will also star Daniel Craig. Murphy has also been tapped to reprise his role as Emmett in A Quiet Place Part III, which will be released in theaters everywhere next summer. Director John Krasinski recently shared the first-look photo from behind the scenes of the film, which is now in production ahead of its July 30, 2027, premiere date.

Check out Anna on Prime Video or the Roku Channel in America, and stay tuned to Collider for more streaming updates and coverage of Murphy’s future projects.

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Of the many actors to find success in this decade, the world seems most pleased about the recent triumph of Brendan Fraser. Lovingly dubbed the “Brennaissance” by his millions of fans, Fraser finally reached the summit of his emotional return to Hollywood in 2023, when he won the Academy Award for Best Actor, in his first nomination no less, for his starring turn in The Whale. Not one to rest on his laurels, Fraser has since turned in several great performances, including an underrated tearjerker in Rental Family.

Now, he is capping this incredible few years off with a return to the franchise that proved a breakthrough for him as a blockbuster leading star. Returning alongside Rachel Weisz and John Hannah, Fraser will star in a new installment in the cult classic The Mummy franchise. Directed by Radio Silence duo Tyler Gillett and Matt Bettinelli-Olpin, the pair behind 2024’s Abigail, the film is scheduled for a May 19, 2028, release date. It will serve as a sequel to 2001’s The Mummy Returns, and will ignore 2008’s The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor.

With excitement running high as fans guess what another Mummy movie might involve, it seems many are returning to the film that started it all to get them in the mood. At the time of writing, 1999’s The Mummy is one of the most-watched movies on Hulu in the U.S. Directed by Stephen Sommers, this fast-paced fantasy adventure drew a mixed response from critics at the time, illustrated by a middling 63% score on review aggregator Rotten Tomatoes, with the consensus on the site reading, “It’s difficult to make a persuasive argument for The Mummy as any kind of meaningful cinematic achievement, but it’s undeniably fun to watch.”

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THE MUMMY RETURNS, Brendan Fraser, 2001. ©Universal/courtesy Everett Collection

Against a reported budget of $80 million, The Mummy defied a mixed critical reception with a huge global haul of $418 million. Split between $157 million in domestic revenue and a further $261 million from overseas markets, the film recently added to its total in 2024, when it returned to theaters for its 25th anniversary. A synopsis reads:

“The Mummy is a rousing, suspenseful and horrifying epic about an expedition of treasure-seeking explorers in the Sahara Desert in 1925. Stumbling upon an ancient tomb, the hunters unwittingly set loose a 3,000-year-old legacy of terror, which is embodied in the vengeful reincarnation of an Egyptian priest who had been sentenced to an eternity as one of the living dead.”

The Mummy is streaming on Hulu. Make sure to stay tuned to Collider for more streaming news.

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From star-studded moments in Beverly Hills celebrating a captivating new fragrance from Christian Dior Parfums — crafted by Dior perfume creation director Francis Kurkdjian — to a hydrating, skin-smoothing formula from Marini SkinSolutions, this Hot Stuff roundup covers all the bases. Think: buzzy beauty events, noteworthy clothing store openings and standout launches that deserve a spot in your spring routine.

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On the social scene, Joe’s Jeans — alongside creative director and celebrity stylist Dani Michelle — toasted the opening of its flagship store in Beverly Hills. The celebration drew a stylish crowd, including Stassi Schroeder, Rocky Barnes and Dr. Deepika Chopra, among others.

Beyond fragrances, several personal care standouts have also caught our attention. A clean, volume-boosting mascara from Sweed — used on Gisele Bündchen by makeup artist Jenna Anton — is quickly becoming a must-have.

Keep scrolling to check out what else is on our radar lately: