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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Simone Biles has her husband Jonathan Owens’ back — no matter what NFL team is listed on his jersey. “No Friday the 13th scaries here,” Biles, 28, wrote via her Instagram Stories on Friday, March 13, reposting the news that Owens, 30, signed a one-year contract with the Indianapolis Colts. “So proud of you, baby. […]

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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Karamo Brown is ready to open up about his experience filming Queer Eye with his Fab Five costars. In a new interview, Brown, 45, described a work environment 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 […]

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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2022 – 2025-00-00

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James Gunn, Brad Anderson, Rosemary Rodriguez

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These days, the conversation around television Westerns typically revolves around neo-Westerns like Yellowstone or critically acclaimed HBO shows like Deadwood. Sure, the classics like Gunsmoke, Bonanza, and Rawhide can still be found in their entirety at your local Walmart, but otherwise there are plenty of both old-school and modern trips to the Old West that have been pushed to the wayside. Given the vast history of the genre on television, it’s a crying shame.

For those looking to tackle the genre in earnest, we’ve put together a brief list of slept-on Western shows that, while not perfect, come pretty darn close. Each has its quirks, underdeveloped aspects, or plotlines we don’t care for, but they all revel in their unique exploration of the American West during the traditional post-Civil War period (okay, except one, but we’ll get to that). So hop in the saddle and grab the reins because we’re on our way to that forgotten wild frontier.

‘How the West Was Won’ (1976–1979)

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After spending two decades playing Marshal Matt Dillon on Gunsmoke, Western star James Arness decided that his next television project would be an epic reimagining of How the West Was Won. What started as a television film following the Macahan family as they, with help from uncle Zeb Macahan (Arness), travel west to establish themselves during the heights of the Civil War, only to venture into that initial postwar period of Western lawlessness. It certainly lives up to the high expectations of that original film.

With over two dozen 90-minute installments, each episode of How the West Was Won almost plays like a made-for-TV movie. Of course, there are serialized threads that continue throughout the whole series — such as Luke’s (Bruce Boxleitner) continual troubles with the law — but they never pull away from the main plot. It’s a shame so few remember this one.

‘Cheyenne’ (1955–1962)

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The first hour-long Western television series to hit the airwaves, Cheyenne ran for an impressive seven seasons back in its day, paving the way for future 60-minute programs. Featuring Clint Walker as Cheyenne Bodie, a drifting gunslinger who takes odd jobs across the Old West, always finding himself in the middle of whatever trouble comes along. It helped that he’s among the best Western gunslingers on television.

Cheyenne is about as traditional a TV Western as you can get, almost like the Shane of televised horse operas. The series even served as the springboard for the short-lived The Dakotas, another often slept-on series that deserves its due. Additionally, that Cheyenne theme song is just so catchy.

‘Paradise’ (1988–1991)

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Originally known as simply Paradise before being retitled as Guns of Paradise, this CBS program hit the airwaves at a time when viewers saw a brief resurgence of the genre on television. Shows like the equally great The Young Riders and the epic Lonesome Dove miniseries were making waves, and Guns of Paradise made some noise of its own. While it’s been left to the wayside compared to those other two programs, Paradise deserves its spot in the Western TV canon.

When Lee Horsley‘s Ethan Allen Cord, a longtime gunfighter, seeks to leave his life of violence, he settles in the titular California town to take care of his orphaned niece and nephews. Of course, upon arriving in Paradise, he falls for landowner Amelia Lawson (Sigrid Thornton), which comes with its own complications. While not listed among the best classic Western shows, Paradise is a three-season adventure worth undertaking.

‘Joe Pickett’ (2021–2023)

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Based on the series of novels by author C.J. Box, Joe Pickett is the only show on this list that is set in the modern American West. But while the show itself may not be set in the traditional genre time period, the titular hero is quite old-school himself. In fact, that’s exactly what draws us to Joe (Michael Dorman) in the first place.

Joe Pickett ran for two seasons before it was unceremoniously cancelled, with the Wyoming game warden investigating a series of mysteries in the wild lands that once humbled American explorers. While the show itself takes some liberties from its source material, it’s a stellar adaptation that is perfect for longtime fans or newcomers alike. It’s a two-season Western series perfect for a quick binge.

‘The Rebel’ (1959–1961)

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“Johnny Yuma was a rebel, he roamed through the west.” If you’re at all familiar with that classic Johnny Cash tune, then you already know something about The Rebel. This ABC Western followed the ex-Confederate Johnny Yuma (Nick Adams) as he, well, roamed about the Old West. Yuma got into all sorts of trouble, but it never stopped him from doing the right thing.

The Rebel ran for two long seasons, adding up to 76 episodes total — though it never quite felt so long with only half-hour installments — as Yuma rambled across the country. Like Cheyenne, The Rebel tackled many of the usual Western plots that different shows often recycled, though it always did so with Adams’ stone-faced charm. Ironically, the plot of The Hateful Eight was stolen from this show.

‘The Son’ (2017–2019)

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Although The Son began a year before Yellowstone, this AMC drama is often overshadowed in favor of the Dutton drama. But while The Son is also about a family ranching legacy, it spans across several time periods and multiple generations to do so. The two-season series follows patriarch Eli McCullough (Pierce Brosnan) in his old age, juxtaposing his future with his past (where he’s played by Jacob Lofland) to tell a complete story of the sacrifices made for his family.

The Son is the type of Western series perfect for the streaming era. With a concise 20-episode run that pulls from the novel of the same name by Philipp Meyer, AMC outdid themselves with this addictive Texas-based narrative that speaks firmly to the same issues Taylor Sheridan would meditate on with his multi-installment franchise. That said, The Son arguably does it better.

‘Billy the Kid’ (2022–2025)

It’s hard to say that a show that literally just ended is a “forgotten” Western series, but considering most don’t even know Billy the Kid exists, we’ll argue that it qualifies. The Epix-turned-MGM+ series followed the title American outlaw (played by Tom Blyth) as he steps in the middle of the famed Lincoln County War, only for his life to be turned completely upside down. From his tragic upbringing as his family migrated West to his “fated” ending, this show will thoroughly surprise you at every turn.

Part of the reason for that is that the show doesn’t allow itself to be shackled by complete historical accuracy. While based on Billy’s real-life exploits, the truth is that Billy the Kid departs considerably from the authentic historical account. So, if you can get over the inaccuracies and enjoy the MGM+ drama as a legendary take on the Wild West mythos, you’ll love Billy the Kid. As one of the most underrated Westerns of our day, it deserves to be remembered fondly by fans of the genre.

‘The Loner’ (1965–1966)

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As one of the most criminally forgotten Western shows out there, The Loner was Rod Serling‘s post-Twilight Zone adventure westward. Wanting to make an “adult” Western that appealed to the thinking men in the audience, he dreamed up former Union captain William Colton (Lloyd Bridges) who, like the typical Old West hero, drifts west and finds himself in the middle of more trouble than he bargained for. Yet, Colton is a man who can handle such difficulties with a cool, enrapturing ease.

The Loner only ran for a single 26-episode season, but it’s a show that still holds up after all this time. Serling’s creative vision for the genre is certainly unique, and though quite different from the various Twilight Zone Westerns he tackled over the years, it still feels undeniably Serling in its approach. It wasn’t all about gunfights or action, but it did aim for a realism not reached by many horse operas at the time.