Jessie Buckley is set to become The Bride! in Maggie Gyllenhaal‘s new reimagining of Frankenstein next week. To prepare yourself, you might want to watch Bride of Frankenstein, the 1935 horror movie that introduced the world to the monster’s better (or worse) half. If so, there’s good news: The Universal horror hit that just turned 90 is headed to a new streamer next month.

HBO Max will host Bride of Frankenstein starting on March 1, 2026. It’s a clever bit of cross-promotion, as the streamer’s corporate parent, Warner Bros., will release The Bride! in theaters a few days later. The film has Boris Karloff-sized shoes to fill; Bride of Frankenstein was directed by James Whale, who had already filmed Frankenstein, The Old Dark House, and The Invisible Man. Steeped in Christian imagery, raw emotion, and genuine horror, Bride of Frankenstein is generally considered to be the greatest of all the Universal Horror movies of the 1930s and 1940s, surpassing its predecessor. The fleeting but indelible image of the creature’s bride, swathed in bandages and with an electrified beehive hairdo, has become one of the most iconic sights in horror cinema.

What Is ‘The Bride of Frankenstein’ About?

Taking place after the explosive climax of 1931’s Frankenstein, both Henry Frankenstein (Colin Clive, Dracula) and his creation (Karloff) have survived. Frankenstein is nursed back to health by his fiancée, Elizabeth (Valerie Hobson, Kind Hearts and Coronets), while the monster wanders the wilderness. Still believing he is destined to unlock the secrets of life and death, Henry visits his old mentor, Dr. Septimus Pretorius (Ernest Thesiger, Scrooge), who wishes to create a mate for Frankenstein’s monster. Although Frankenstein initially cooperates, he becomes increasingly unsettled by Pretorius’ madness; however, he’s press-ganged into assisting when Pretorius’ goons kidnap his now-wife. Soon, the female creature (Elsa Lanchester, who also plays Mary Shelley in a fictional prologue about a continuation of Frankenstein) is ready to be brought to life, but the creature may have some objections…

The making of the film and Whale’s later life were chronicled in the 1998 biopic Gods and Monsters, which starred Ian McKellen as Whale. It was written and directed by Bill Condon, who was attached to direct a remake of Bride of Frankenstein for the now-defunct Dark Universe.

The Bride of Frankenstein will stream on HBO Max starting on March 1, 2026. Stay tuned to Collider for future updates.

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April 22, 1935

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Bill Condon

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David Koepp

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From the 2000s through the early 2010s, Steve Carell was America’s comedy king. He was ever-present across the entire genre, whether on television with his defining role as Michael Scott on The Office, or on the big screen in everything from Anchorman to Crazy, Stupid, Love, and Despicable Me. One of his most unexpected co-stars, however, was Mark Wahlberg. At the time, the Oscar nominee remained best known for his more dramatic thriller roles like The Departed and The Fighter. In 2010, however, he leaned into his own humorous side not once, but twice, most notably sharing the screen with Will Ferrell in the beloved buddy comedy, The Other Guys, while also joining Carell and Tina Fey for the less-heralded Date Night.

Directed by Deadpool & Wolverine helmer Shawn Levy, Date Night serves as the perfect vehicle to unite Carell, Fey, and Wahlberg by combining an action movie and a rom-com in one package. The Office and 30 Rock stars play married couple Phil and Claire Foster, who fear the spark has been lost from their marriage. To shake things up, they plan a night out at the hottest restaurant in Manhattan, only to be thrust into the most unforgettable night of their lives when they claim another couple’s reservation. In taking the place of said couple, they also become the targets of a group of armed thugs in search of a flash drive, beginning a chaotic chase across the city. Wahlberg enters the picture as security agent Holbrooke Grant, who helps the couple handle a situation that they are very clearly in over their heads with, and looks good while doing it.

Fittingly, Date Night has the making of a great date night movie with its mix of riotous and memorable lines, like Carell’s much-quoted “kill shot” bit, suspense, and newfound spark between the Fosters in their perilous situation. It also just became even easier for HBO Max subscribers to watch, as it’s now available to stream on the platform as part of a wave of new additions for March. Carell, Fey, and Wahlberg are joined in the rom-com by a star-studded cast that also features Taraji P. Henson, Common, Jimmi Simpson, William Fichtner, Leighton Meester, Mark Ruffalo, Kristen Wiig, Mila Kunis, and more. At the time of its release, it garnered a respectable $152.3 million at the box office, though reviews were a bit more mixed. However, most critics had high praise for the starring duo’s comedy chops and chemistry.

Steve Carell Will Soon Return to Television With a Complete Reinvention

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Carell recently reunited with Fey for the Netflix comedy series The Four Seasons to critical acclaim last year in a return to television. 2026 will see his small-screen efforts continue, with the upcoming HBO dramedy series Rooster from Shrinking creator Bill Lawrence and co-showrunner Matt Tarses. He plays Greg Russo, a noted novelist who finds himself sucked into the world of academia after visiting a campus for a reading. Complicating matters is that his daughter (Charly Clive) is a professor there, forcing the duo to confront their rocky relationship. Also starring Danielle Deadwyler, Phil Dunster, John C. McGinley, and Lauren Tsai, the show will premiere next weekend on March 8, with episodes joining Date Night on the HBO Max catalog thereafter.

Date Night checks into HBO Max on March 1. Stay tuned here at Collider for more on all the biggest titles coming to and leaving streaming.

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April 8, 2010

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Dennis Quaid’s Any Given Sunday costar Lauren Holly took the actor to task for his support of President Donald Trump.

“At least I got to slap him real hard in Any Given Sunday,” Holly, 62, joked via Threads in response to Quaid, 71, traveling with Senator Ted Cruz on Air Force One to attend Trump’s speech in Corpus Christie, Texas, on Friday, February 27.

Cruz, 55, shared footage of Quaid and Trump, 79, sitting down together on Air Force One and referenced the actor playing Ronald Reagan in a 2024 biopic.

“I’d like to ask President Reagan what you think of President Trump,” Cruz asks Quaid in the clip, with the actor replying in his Reagan impression: “Well, I think he’s like me on steroids, actually!”

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Holly was not impressed with the presidential powwow. When a Threads user asked if she could “slap the whole regime really hard for us,” Holly replied, “I would if I could.”

Another user posted footage of Quaid saying he “loves Donald Trump” at the Texas event on Friday, with Holly chiming in: “It’s crazy to me at this point.”

As her posts started to go viral, a Threads user wrote: “Watching @laurenholly comment on all the Dennis Quiad (SIC) capitulation is top tier @threads energy. Make fascists uncomfortable by any means possible…”

“Any means,” she promised.

In the 1999 sports movie Any Given Sunday, Quaid played aging quarterback Jack “Cap” Rooney, while Holly portrayed Cap’s wife, socialite Cindy Rooney.

Quaid has been open about his political support and personal affection for Trump over the past few years. He told Piers Morgan Uncensored in 2024 that “the only thing I liked about Trump was everything he did” as president.

“People might call him an a**hole, but he’s my a**hole,” Quaid quipped at the time.

More recently, he described himself as “a common-sense independent” on The Greg Laurie Show, though he acknowledged that he leans “more conservative in my head.”

He praised Trump for his approachability, calling the politician “very personable, incredibly funny, a good listener and a surprisingly approachable person.”

“[Trump is] very funny. And really genuine. He wouldn’t be president if he wasn’t genuine,” Quaid insisted. “The people who voted for him, they know that he has their best interests at heart, that he is a genuine person.”

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He went on, “I’ve never seen anybody with that kind of energy. People say that about me, but he’s really got a lot of energy.”

Quaid opened up exclusively to Us Weekly about his faith earlier this month, saying that religion played a huge role in connecting him to his fourth wife, Laura Savoie.

“God is in our relationship. That [had] never even occurred to me before,” he told Us. “I thought, ‘Well, I have a relationship with God, so did she,’ but to have God be the third entity in the relationship is kind of a new idea. But that’s really the way it is.”

The actor added, “Otherwise … you look to the other person to solve your problems, and we’re not equipped to do that. There’s a lot of things that we have, the baggage coming in [to a relationship], and it’s stuff that you need an expert [to deal with] — and that would be God.”

Quaid was previously married to P.J. Soles from 1978 to 1983, Meg Ryan from 1991 to 2001 and Kimberly Buffington from 2004 to 2018. He and Savoie originally met in a Las Vegas bar before eloping in Santa Barbara, California, in June 2020.

The Leaders Esteem Christian Bible University has come under scrutiny, and so has the plethora of honorary doctorate degrees it has awarded over the years. Trina, Tyrese, Yung Joc, Towanda Braxton, Cynthia Bailey, and Trick Daddy are just some of the celebrities who have received honorary degrees from the institution.

But are they legit?

Now, The Shade Room’s Justin Carter is delving into the question and getting some answers, speaking to bible university’s founder, Dr. Verna Caddie, on ‘TSR Investigates.’

Are The Celebrity Honorary Doctorate Degrees From The Leaders Esteem Christian Bible University A Scam?

According to Carter, the Leaders Esteem Christian Bible University is an online institution “where students discover and grow in their God-given gifts and callings.” Furthermore, the school’s website notes that students can obtain Associate’s, Bachelor’s, Master’s, and Doctoral degrees. However, when Gladys Muturi dug into LECU, she ended up with questions rather than answers.

“I found a photo of the building, but it doesn’t look like a university building. It looked like an office building,” she told Carter. “[On the website] there was a donation page where you can donate $150-$3,000.”

Like Muturi, content creator Robert Coleman was questioning the validity of the school and its honorary degrees.

“When I see people like Trick Daddy, or Yung Joc, or a Cynthia Bailey — it’s just like, what have you done that’s significant for you to receive this type of award?” Coleman explained.

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At that point, Carter noted the question of whether the school was using celebrity attendance to sell graduation tickets and earn money. Additionally, he also noted that the thought of whether the institution is seeking to prey on those interested in the “doctor” title.

Scroll above to watch as Carter speaks to Dr. Verna Caddie about the skepticism surrounding the school and its honorary doctorate degrees. Dr. Caddie shared her educational credentials and the inspiration behind founding LECU. Additionally, Carter shares what he learned after looking into whether the school is registered with the Council for Higher Education Accreditation, and his overall conversation with Dr. Caddie.

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Claressa Shields has the internet living for her reaction to Megan Thee Stallion’s spicy lyrics about her and Papoose. Meg’s bars hit so hard about the couple that fans are saying she snapped — and of course, Claressa is agreeing too!

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Claressa Shields & Papoose Can’t Stop Vibin’ To Megan Thee Stallion’s Fiery Bars

Social media is already speculating that Megan Thee Stallion might pop out at Claressa Shields’ next fight. The hype started after the Hot Girl dropped her new track, ‘B.B.B.,’ with Juvenile. If you haven’t tapped in yet, crank your speakers up — fans have listened, and they’re calling it a bop! Claressa and Papoose peeped the song too, and one line they’re living for is when Meg raps, “Just like Claressa, he love this Papoosey, Get In that flow state, he don’t wanna lose me.” Both Claressa and Pap chimed in after hearing the shoutout. Pap said he was feeling it and called the song a 10/10. Claressa, on the other hand, popped off, repeating the lyrics and tagging Meg to let her know she snapped! As for Juvenile, he didn’t have any doubt that the couple wouldn’t love the lyrics. The rapper slid right into The Shade Room comment section, writing, “🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 i knew it.” 

The Internet Is Here For Claressa & Pap’s Reaction To Meg’s Shoutout

After TSR posted the clip of Claressa and Papoose reacting to Megan Thee Stallion’s bars, social media went absolutely wild! Fans in the comment section said they think Claressa is about to make the ‘B.B.B.’ Remix her anthem, while others said they knew she would be hype over the shoutout.

Instagram user @toot_reacts wrote, “She so dope!!! Keep going champ!! 😍😍😍😍😍” 

Instagram user @naomiflairsalon_ wrote, “Meg did eat with that line 😂” 

Then Instagram user @beechmovee wrote, “Love them downnn.. I love a Picses in Love too 😍😂 cause we really love showing off our man and catering 🥺😍” 

While Instagram user @only1melaninmel wrote, “Clareesa has really grown on me! I love how no matter how much negativity comes her way, she keeps on keeping on! 💯” 

Another Instagram user @keraazhene wrote, “She snaaaaappped frfr❤️❤️❤️” 

Instagram user @_millionairemoni wrote, “😂😂😂😂she knew exactly who to mention, Clarissa gon promote this like she wrote it.” 

While another Instagram user @imrozburton wrote, “I knew she was gone behave like this once she heard that line 😂😂” 

Finally, Instagram user @_cocostylezz wrote, “Ts ate so bad 😂😂😂😂😂🔥 i feel like Claressa needed this W 😂😂😂😂” 

Claressa Shields Proudly Celebrates Her & Papoose’s “Invincible Love”

By now, folks online know Claressa Shields doesn’t play when it comes to Papoose. After her fight against Franchón Crews-Dezurn, she flexed her love for her man on Instagram, sharing multiple photos of her Pap from different occasions. In her caption, Shields called their relationship “invincible black love” and expressed her gratitude that they get to love each other out loud.

“Every time I step into that ring, I carry your love with me   You calm my nerves, pray over me, and remind me who I am Daily! Winning is sweet… but sharing it with you is everything  This joy feels different. This love feels powerful  That invincible black love — and I’m so grateful we get to live it out loud.  Thank you for being a man, making my life easier & protecting me. Your support doesn’t do unnoticed Papi. Love you ”

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Ten years ago, Timothée Chalamet was an aspiring actor with only a handful of credits on his resume across television and film. The last five years have seen the Dune star advance in his career with back-to-back hits that have helped him break some long-held box office records. The Marty Supreme star’s name is enough to get people to theaters, something impossible before his hit 2017 LGBTQ+ romance film, Call Me by Your Name, came out. The Luca Guadagnino romantic drama launched Chalamet’s career, and he’s been on an upward trajectory since then.

As fans experience his latest electrifying performance in Marty Supreme following the film’s arrival on Digital, HBO Max is ready to revisit that role that cemented him as a generational talent. Call Me By Your Name is one of the many films set to be added to HBO Max next month, on March 1. The list promises something for everyone with a mix of horror, romance, and drama. With a 95% critics’ score on Rotten Tomatoes, Call Me by Your Name remains one of Chalamet’s highest-rated projects, a critic and fan darling. Collider’s Adam Chitwood gave it a glowing review back in 2017, praising the acting and impact as a generation-defining gay love story. An excerpt from his review of Call Me by Your Name reads:

“It must be said that Call Me by Your Name is a triumph in every regard. [Michael] Stuhlbarg’s role as Elio’s father isn’t necessarily a large role in terms of screentime, but he delivers a monologue towards the end of the film that felt like it made time stop. Guadagnino and James Ivory’s script is measured and tight; thoughtful and delicate. Every inch of this movie is expertly crafted, right down to the stunning final shot. It’s at once a universal story of young love and a relatable, emotional story of a homosexual awakening. In that regard, it’s a tremendous love story period, but also a winning entry in the legion of queer cinema.”

What’s Next for Timothée Chalamet?

The actor is currently basking in the glory of his hit A24 film Marty Supreme. The Josh Safdie–directed biopic is officially A24’s highest-grossing film, passing Everything Everywhere All at Once (which is also coming to HBO Max on March 1). The actor is next expected to appear in Dune‘s threequel, Dune: Messiah. Chalamet is also attached to star in James Mangold‘s heist thriller High Side, reuniting him with his A Complete Unknown director, Mangold.

Stream Call Me by Your Name on HBO Max beginning March 1. Stay tuned to Collider for more updates.

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January 18, 2018

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Winter white popped off this season, but the color’s real time to shine? Spring and summer. Dakota Johnson‘s white bag style is the easiest way to nail the perennial trend. It’s a wardrobe staple you’ll wear for at least six months of the year, making it an equally stylish and practical pick. At just $18, it’s already in our cart!

Johnson rocked her white bag during New York Fashion Week, pairing it with a moody, all-black outfit. The eye-catching contrast served quiet luxury vibes, and while we love her monochrome moment, the same bag style stuns with floral dresses, pastel hues and everything spring-inspired. It’s no wonder the deal is selling out as we type!

Get the Kxkiu Shoulder Bag for $18 (originally $30) on Amazon! Please note, prices are accurate at the date of publication but are subject to change.

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Like Johnson’s version, the Kxkiu Shoulder Bag has a sleek rectangular silhouette that’s both timeless and modern. However, this luxe-looking find is even roomier and more structured than what the Materialists star carried, holding everything and then some without losing its shape. Smooth vegan leather, shiny gold hardware and intricate stitching are just a few other highlights that make this bag mega polished.

Style aside, versatility is key. Two strap options let this luxe-looking purse transition from a shoulder bag to a crossbody in seconds. In other words, you can switch up your look without switching bags — a luxury when you’re used to shuffling your stuff between different options for every occasion. This bag can now be your go-to for errands, travel days and everything in between.

If you’re still on the fence, just check the reviews. It’s Amazon’s number-one bestselling shoulder bag for a reason, with hundreds of five-star ratings to back it up. Many praise the spacious and organized interior, classy design and wear-everywhere versatility. One said it feels “luxurious to carry . . . like a Coach bag.”

Another customer agreed and wrote, “I deeply love this bag and have contemplated buying a second one. I was getting a million Coach ads for a similar bag and wanted to make sure I liked the style first. I’ve used this daily for a couple months and I don’t feel the need to replace it for a Coach one. It works for day or nighttime, there’s no silly logo, the zipper works smoothly and it feels secure with the thick strap and metal hardware.”

The Amazon bag comes in 28 colors and prints, and while each one is super sleek and stylish, we’re biased toward Dakota Johnson’s aesthetic. White is always ‘in’ for the warm months (and occasionally winter, like this year), so don’t wait to score this capsule piece on sale. It’s a must!

Get the Kxkiu Shoulder Bag for $18 (originally $30) on Amazon! Please note, prices are accurate at the date of publication but are subject to change.

Not what you’re looking for? Shop other bags on Amazon and don’t forget to check out Amazon’s Daily Deals here!

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Sitcoms are the band of television — or sometimes, exactly what viewers are looking for when they want something easy to unwind to. They are easy to watch, relatively lighthearted, and most of the time don’t require much commitment. Most importantly, they know how to make people laugh.

However, in today’s world, it takes more than comedic chops to keep viewers engaged. In the current political and cultural climate, sitcoms must also reflect the modern changes of modern life, all while remaining funny. After all, no medicine is better than laughter. Without further ado, here are 10 modern sitcoms that are a 10/10, no notes.

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‘Ted Lasso’ (2020–Present)

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It’s an American invasion in Ted Lasso. Kansas City football coach Ted Lasso (Jason Sudeikis) is recruited by English soccer/football club A.F.C. Richmond as its new coach. The problem is, Ted has no clue about the sport. With his new team underestimating and Richmond’s fan base doubting his abilities, Ted proves otherwise with the power of kindness.

Ted Lasso is the ultimate culture clash. Nothing is more awkward and entertaining than watching Ted’s Southern hospitality collide with the British people’s brutally honest demeanor. On a bigger picture, the show also presents these football players at their most hilarious in their personal lives. Underneath the machismo of the sport, these players are big softies at heart. In a world where it’s easy to be cynical due to the devastating news, Ted Lasso‘s advocacy for utter kindness is wholeheartedly refreshing.

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‘Kim’s Convenience’ (2016–2021)

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Don’t forget to stop by Toronto’s favorite corner shop. Kim’s Convenience follows first-generation Korean immigrants, Mr. Sang-il Kim/Appa (Paul Sun-Hyung Lee) and Mrs. Yong-mi Kim/Umma (Jean Yoon), as they tend to their humble little store. From generational to cultural gaps, the two stumble into delightfully awkward moments with their customers, most notably the “gay discount” schtick.

Thankfully, they have their more culturally assimilated daughter, Janet (Andrea Bang), to rely on whenever they’re stuck in an awkward crisis. As a show about immigrants making it on the other side of the world, Kim’s Convenience may be full of misunderstandings, but these characters also embrace where they come from. Whether it’s Appa breaking into Hapkido in the middle of the store, or old-school superstitions, it’s unapologically Korean. As immigration becomes an increasingly crucial topic within today’s heated political climate, Kim’s Convenience shows how joy itself can be a form of resistance.

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

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Based on the 2014 mockumentary of the same name, What We Do in the Shadows follows four centuries-old vampire roommates who spend their immortality bumbling through modern life on Staten Island. Although being undead has its perks, Nandor the Relentless (Kayvan Novak), Laszlo Cravensworth (Matt Berry), Nadja (Natasia Demetriou), and Colin Robinson (Mark Proksch) are stuck in their own silly little existential crises.

With all the time in their hands, these vampires sure know how to make use of it to fill their boredom. What We Do in the Shadows takes viewers from one misadventure to another, stripping away the traditional mysteriousness of these bloodthirsty creatures. Whether it’s doing very human errands like going to the supermarket or discovering Van Helsing blood, these vampires have the best (or worst) of both worlds. Beneath the fangs and centuries-old demons in What We Do in the Shadows, the joke is simply and utterly relatable: having terrible roommates. Whether it’s avoiding chores or refusing to pay the bills, these vampires need to — no pun intended — grow up.

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‘One Day at a Time’ (2017–2020)

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Based on the 1975 series of the same name, One Day at a Time follows the Cuban-American Alvarez family living in Echo Park, Los Angeles. Single mother Penélope Alvarez (Justina Machado) is a former United States Army Nurse Corps nurse trying to find her footing in civilian life. With three generations living in one apartment, Penélope is often dragged into family mishaps.

In between raising her outspoken children and clashing with her tradition-loving Cuban mother, there’s never a boring day in the Alvarez household. But when the show isn’t joking around, One Day at a Time knows how to get serious. The series doesn’t shy away from familiar realities — from Penelope’s PTSD to her ex-husband’s alcoholism — showing that life may be hard, but we can alway scope with a bit of laughter along the way. No parent is perfect. Beyond its immigrant story, One Day at a Time validates exhausted mothers who are often messy, overworked, and stretched thin — especially when the family is of little help. Yet no matter how much they nag at each other, they are the ones who stay with you, no matter how dark it gets.

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‘The Good Place’ (2016–2020)

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The Good Place follows Eleanor Shellstrop (Kristen Bell), a selfish and self-absorbed sales agent who dies and is mistakenly sent to a heaven-like afterlife called the Good Place. Created by the immortal architect Michael (Ted Danson), it’s meant for virtuous souls who’ve done good in their past lives. Eleanor quickly realizes that she’s not supposed to be here and secretly hides her wrongdoings.

The afterlife can be a touchy subject, but The Good Place knows how to have fun with it without getting too personal. Trying to hide her true identity, Eleanor often causes chaos in this “heaven-like” realm, from setting off a fire alarm to disrupting a neighborhood potluck. But if heaven’s willing, maybe Eleanor can learn a thing or two about redemption in this “life.” The Good Place shows what it actually means to shed your ego in exchange for accountability. There are missteps along the way, yet the most meaningful moral growth comes from making and learning from your mistakes.

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‘Adults’ (2025–Present)

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When you put five reluctant twenty-somethings in one building, you get Adults. Issa (Amita Rao), Billie (Lucy Freyer), Samir (Malik Elassal), Anton (Owen Thiele), and Paul Baker (Jack Innanen) are roomies and de facto best friends crammed into a New York City house. Fumbling their way through adulthood, their co-dependent friendship brings out the best and worst in each other.

From now knowing how social security works, to blowing a one-shot job promotion, Adults is just as amusing as it is accurate. Nobody truly gets the anxiety of collapsing into unemployment, or having your boiler break down in cold weather. No matter how outrageous the situation, what’s most important is having people who show up through the highs and lows. Most audiences understand the pains of adulting. While becoming a full-fledged adult is often difficult, Adults shows that the best remedy is the people who help you survive your quarter-life crisis — with a little laughter along the way.

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‘St. Denis Medical’ (2024–Present)

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No better and more inappropriate place to joke around the job than a hospital. St. Denis Medical follows the overworked healthcare workers of a poorly financed hospital as they provide the best care possible to patients. Overseen by oncology surgeon Joyce (McLendon-Covey), she’s in charge of making sure hospital operations run smoothly — without staff sacrificing their own sanity.

Hospitals can be some of the scariest places for people. In a high-stakes environment like this, it’s easy for health workers to lose their cool. But just like patients, the staff are human too. In a place where death could be around any corner, St. Denis Medical shows how difficult it is to remain empathetic without being consumed by the grim reality of a hospital. The staff may not always come across as the heroes they imagine themselves to be. However, given the amount of care and compassion they’re expected to show every single day, the show gives these employees their flowers.

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‘Shrinking’ (2023–Present)

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The world’s worst therapist is ready to psychoanalyze you in Shrinking. Jimmy Laird (Jason Segel) has spent the past year grieving the death of his wife, and work hasn’t been easy. With patients rambling about their problems without making progress, Jimmy finally snaps and gives them the cold, hard truth — which, in a surprising turn of events, actually works.

Part workplace comedy, part family sitcom, Jimmy’s scientifically and ethically questionable methods often land him in hilarious situations with his patients. From getting his patient beat up to forcing another to talk to his barista, these small, chaotic interactions are pieces of the bigger picture: figuring out how to find meaning in life after mourning. Grief isn’t a one-way street, and it’s definitely not linear. There will be peaks worth celebrating and dips worth crying over, much like the ones in Shrinking. There’s no simple step-by-step guide to mourning; it’s about getting through each day with whatever capacity we can conjure up.

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‘Ghosts’ (2021–Present)

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Ghosts follows cheerful journalist Samantha (Rose McIver) and her partner Jay (Utkarsh Ambudkar), an aspiring city chef, who inherit a rundown country mansion and decide to turn it into a bed-and-breakfast. Little do they know, their charming, humble abode is a hotbed for a lively, eclectic group of ghosts. But with all their money spent on renovations, it’ll be a waste to throw the entire project away.

These ghosts are nothing like the vengeful demons often seen in horror. They’re more like your annoying neighbors. From a sassy Prohibition-era lounge singer to a 1700s militiaman and a 1960s hallucinogen-loving hippie, these housemates are more hilarious than horrifying. When Samantha actually starts seeing these spirits, things get a lot more comedically complicated. Just like the spirits in Ghosts, human audiences can learn a thing or two about moving on. Sometimes our problems freeze us in a state of “purgatory” — much like the mansion. It’s easy to feel trapped in our worst habits. The only way forward is by confronting these demons head-on.

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‘Abbott Elementary’ (2021–Present)

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These teachers have no time for a break. Abbott Elementary follows a group of dedicated, passionate teachers, and their slightly tone-deaf principal in a Philadelphia public school. Despite being underfunded and outnumbered, they are determined to help their students succeed and make a positive impact on their lives. Of course, that is if the difficult school district doesn’t breathe down their necks.

No teacher is perfect at Abbott, but at least they’re trying their best. Second-grade teacher Janine (Quinta Brunson) is eagerly enthusiastic about making positive changes at the school, which often throws the staff into unwanted situations. Still, they see the good intentions in Janine, and together, they band together to ensure their students receive the best learning experience possible despite the limitations. All too often, students take for granted the effort teachers put in. No blame to them — it’s because these teachers make it look so easy. Abbott Elementary highlights the real work involved in teaching kids not just their ABCs, but also how to grow into good human beings.