When it comes to anthology shows, there seems to be no shortage of them on television these days. Everything from genre-specific anthologies to dramatic works that stand alone each season, including hits like The Twilight Zone, Black Mirror, Inside No. 9, and even the comedic Documentary Now, one-watch television is all the rage. But what about those anthologies that have been lost to time? We have some love for them too.

We put together a list of some of the best anthology series out there that haven’t gotten their due. Whether overshadowed by more successful brands or simply passed up on by more popular television outings, these anthology shows deserve more than just an honorable mention. We’ve got everything from fantasy and science fiction to horror and Western genres. These are the anthology shows that you just cannot pass up.

1

‘Night Gallery’ (1969–1973)

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Admittedly, there are plenty who still adore Rod Serling‘s Twilight Zone follow-up, but for the rest of the world, Night Gallery has fallen to the wayside of his original hit’s shadow. After a three-part premiere in 1969, Serling launched the anthology show on NBC, which went more in the dark fantasy direction than science fiction, ala Twilight Zone. Even Steven Spielberg directed a few episodes.

With hour-long episodes in the first two seasons and half-hour installments in its third, Night Gallery delved into horror especially, but also fantasy, and, strangely, comedy. The program even took inspiration from H.P. Lovecraft‘s catalog and even did a whole episode about “What if Count Dracula had to withdraw from the blood bank?” (“A Matter of Semantics,” where Batman actor Cesar Romero played the vampire). It’s an underrated gem that certainly deserves praise besides Serling’s original anthology triumph.

2

‘Dead Man’s Gun’ (1997–1999)

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The ’90s sparked a resurgence in the Western genre for the first time in decades, and that interest even bled over into the realm of television. Created by Kung Fu and The Young Riders creators Ed Spielman and Howard Spielman, Dead Man’s Gun is a curious Western anthology that takes inspiration from Winchester ’73, namely in that it follows the adventures of a seemingly cursed gun that changes hands all throughout the Old West. Narrated by Kris Kristofferson, this is a two-season anthology worth another look.

With Twilight Zone-esque twists that elevate it beyond standard Western fare, Dead Man’s Gun ran for two years on Showtime. The series featured guest stars like C. Thomas Howell, Ed Asner, Graham Greene, Laurie Holden, and Gary Cole, and had no trouble coming up with creative new ways to curse each new owner of the titular firearm. The end of the series even ties the whole thing together, noting that the seemingly unconnected events were all part of a grand scheme by Death itself.

3

‘Castle Rock’ (2018–2019)

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Not all anthology shows are episodic in nature. Sometimes anthologies spend a whole season on a single plot, and after the success of American Horror Story, Hulu was primed and ready for Castle Rock. Based on the extensive work of Stephen King, the Maine-based series pulls from various tales by the King of Horror, smashing them together for season-long thrills that might just keep you up at night.

Produced by J. J. Abrams, Castle Rock ran for two seasons before the streaming giant prematurely cancelled the show. Nevertheless, the two 10-part tales are everything you could hope for from a King-inspired anthology tale. Just don’t play the drinking game when it comes to King-themed references, especially if you plan to binge the season all at once.

4

‘Love, Death & Robots’ (2019–Present)

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Okay, some would argue that a show can’t be forgotten if it’s still being made. That’s a fair point, but considering Love, Death & Robots is up against Black Mirror for the title of Netflix’s best anthology series, we thought it deserved a mention. With only four seasons released since it first premiered in 2019, this animated anthology series lives up to its curious name with strange, mind-bending sci-fi/fantasy/horror stories.

Created by Deadpool director Tim Miller, Love, Death & Robots is a triumph that contains absolutely zero weak episodes. With episodes ranging from six minutes to 20, each episode is a masterclass in creative ingenuity and genre thrills. From werewolf soldiers and mechsuit battles to zombie miniatures and fallen angels who make their way to Earth during World War II, you’ll never guess as to what might happen next.

5

‘Playhouse 90’ (1956–1960)

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One of the original television anthology dramas, Playhouse 90 is an impressive program that fought to reach new heights of what episodic storytelling can do. With hour-and-a-half episodes, the series pulled in big-name directors like George Roy Hill, John Frankenheimer, and Sidney Lumet, among others, emphasizing stellar performances and tight scripts that pulled in audiences for four seasons between 1956 and 1960. Some of the scripts were so popular that certain episodes were remade as feature-length motion pictures.

Originally filmed in front of a live audience, all 134 episodes are full of killer performances, memorable stars, and connections to larger pop culture, be it through Rod Serling and even Eloise (yes, that Eloise). Easily one of the best-written shows of all time, the genres ranged from mystery and romance to war and crime. You never knew what you were going to get with Playhouse 90, except for a good time.

6

‘The Outer Limits’ (1963–1965)

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The lesser-remembered cousin of The Twilight Zone, The Outer Limits was another science fiction anthology that helped raise the creative bar for genre television. No, we’re not talking about the ’90s revival that lasted several seasons, but rather the original two-season ABC program that spawned from the imagination of Leslie Stevens. The great thing about anthology shows is that even those that contain similar formats and subject matter can stand apart due to the distinct episodic material.

While often (and understandably) compared to the Twilight Zone, the original Outer Limits never held back from leaning further into the weirdness of science fiction. With episodes penned by Harlan Ellison, the series generally shied away from fantasy and overt supernatural elements, instead highlighting the delightfully dated sci-fi strangeness that makes it such an underrated classic. Sure, the remake may be better known, but the original deserves its place here too.

7

‘Alfred Hitchcock Presents’ (1955–1965)

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When Alfred Hitchcock was at the very top of his game, he turned to television to continue thrilling audiences at home. Alfred Hitchcock Presents (which later morphed into The Alfred Hitchcock Hour) was a mystery/thriller/horror anthology that specialized in the very sort of films that Hitchcock made best. Originally a half-hour program, Hitchcock pushed the boundaries of the CBS-turned-NBC series in the early ’60s by extending each episode to an hour.

Hitchcock himself directed 18 episodes of the famed anthology program, which deserves to be remembered as fondly as some of his best big-screen contributions. After all, he put his name and face on every episode. If you haven’t had the pleasure of binging through Alfred Hitchcock Presents, it’s long overdue.

8

‘Death Valley Days’ (1952–1970)

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Another Western anthology series, Death Valley Days was unique in that it began on radio before graduating to television, where it became even more successful. The brainchild of Ruth Cornwall Woodman, who penned every single episode of the original radio series, each installment was based on a real-life historical event. While not strictly based in the American Southwest, most episodes took place in that region during the Old West period of the late 19th century.

Spanning 20 seasons and 452 episodes, Death Valley Days is one of the longest-running anthology shows of all time. The show was hosted by several well-known names at the time, including future U.S. President Ronald Reagan, and was memorable for being the first Western TV appearance of Clint Eastwood (even before Rawhide). For thrilling single-episode Western TV thrills, you can’t pass this one up.

9

‘Dekalog’ (1989)

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If you want to enjoy a television miniseries that truly stands on its own and doubles as an anthology, don’t sleep on Dekalog. Created by Polish filmmaker Krzysztof Kieślowski, each episode in this 10-part anthology series is based on one of the biblical Ten Commandments (hence, Dekalog). Set in a housing complex in Communist Poland, the series is oddly specific but considerably human as it dives into the human condition with an artistic and meditative style that is cinematic in quality long before that was the norm on streaming.

Following a series of different ethical dilemmas, Dekalog is a masterclass in anthology storytelling. Although most episodes aren’t directly connected, they all exist in the same space with occasional character crossover, namely through Artur Barciś‘ mysterious figure. For those who want more, episodes “Five” and “Six” were later extended into feature-length installments, retitled as A Short Film About Killing and A Short Film About Love.

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1995 is notable for being the year that Toy Story redefined animation, Apollo 13 reshaped history, and, well, Waterworld existed. It’s also the year that two of Hollywood’s sexiest stars broke through, but not in any of the blockbusters. Roberto Rodriguez’s Desperado, returning to Netflix after years away from the streaming service, turned the director into one of Hollywood’s hottest talents while his two leads, Antonio Banderas and Selma Hayek, have been setting screens on fire for over 30 years and counting. 

Antonio Banderas’ Bloody Revenge Path

Desperado is the sequel to Rodriguez’s debut, the extremely low-budget El Mariachi (shot for $7,500 only two years earlier), with Banderas taking over the role of the wandering Mexican out for revenge. Blaming the drug lord Bucho for the death of his love, El Mariachi massacres an entire bar of criminal underlings in a small, nondescript border town and happens to take refuge with the local bookstore owner, Carolina, played by Salma Hayek. The pairing immediately pays off with their chemistry melting the screen in between firefights so bloody and gruesome, the original cut was NC-17. 

The plot is simple, but that’s not a bad thing. Desperado’s tale of revenge pays homage to classic spaghetti westerns with Rodriguez’s signature stylistic flair. By the time El Mariachi is back wandering the roads with his guitar case of weapons, you won’t care that there are no real twists or turns to the story. It’s fun, it’s bloody, and it both looks and feels like nothing else from 1995. 

The World Was Not Ready For Banderas And Hayek

With a tiny fraction of the budget of Waterworld ($7 million versus $175 million), Rodriguez is able to make his stars pop off the screen. The opening sequence even includes Antonio Banderas playing his own guitar, singing, and bashing a robber in the head with the best el-kabong since Quick Draw McGraw. Banderas had already been featured in Philadelphia and Interview With The Vampire, but Desperado was his big breakthrough as an action star and a sex symbol. 

Salma Hayek was already gaining popularity in Mexico when she signed on as Carolina. Desperado was her English-language breakthrough, followed a year later by a memorable dance sequence in Rodriguez’s follow-up, From Dusk Till Dawn. It’s rare for a low-budget film to launch a career these days. Desperado did one better and turned both of its leads and its director into stars.

No One Thought The Mexico Trilogy Would Lead To Spy Kids

The problem with Desperado is that it’s so over the top, so bloody, and so violent that it can be hard to watch. If you loved The Kingsman’s church fight, you owe it to yourself to see El Mariachi take down an entire bar of cartel members. You should also hunt down the third movie in the Mexico trilogy, Once Upon a Time in Mexico, which is even bigger, though it lacks the charm of Desperado. Remember that while you’re watching Mariachi open his guitar case for the first time that Rodriguez would go on to cast his action lead as the dad in Spy Kids, which also includes a returning Danny Trejo (who plays two different characters in the Mexico trilogy).

Desperado is an action classic that launched its own wave of low-budget imitators in the 90s. Other filmmakers could duplicate the blood and guts, but no one could ever replace Antonio Banderas and Salma Hayek. Now you can catch both stars’ breakout performances on Netflix and remember back when $7 million got you an action classic and not a third of an episode of Stranger Things.

Last year, Consumer Reports reportedly discovered dangerous chemicals in popular synthetic braiding hair — everything from lead, carcinogens, and toxic chemicals. Now, new testing is diving in further, and taking a look at products marketed as 100% human or plant-based.

What’s really in these braiding hair products? Are they regulated? And is anything being done to keep consumers safe?

The Shade Room’s Justin Carter is sharing answers on ‘TSR Investigates.’

900 Chemicals Found in Hair Extensions From Top Brands

According to Carter, the results of testing human hair have been even more shocking than what was revealed by testing synthetic hair. Dr. James Roberts, the Director of Product Safety and Research at Consumer Reports, told Carter that human hair contained the highest amount of lead by far.

“One hundred percent of the products also contained VOCs, including acetone, a respiratory irritant, and low levels of carcinogens (toxins that can be linked to cancer),” the “top findings” page of the study asserts.

To make matters worse, per Carter, the manufacturers aren’t under regulation and also aren’t required to share their data.

“One may think that human hair is safer. But it too is processed… once the women sell their hair to a broker then that hair can be exposed to all different types of chemicals to give it its characteristics of color of texture,” Dr. Roberts explained to Carter.

What’s Being Done To Keep Consumers Safe?

Scroll above to watch as Carter shares which brand of human hair tested for the highest amount of lead. Additionally, Carter shares the brand of hair that Dr. James Roberts says he would trust his closest loved ones, his daughters, to use. Lastly, Carter shares his discussion with Dr. Elissia Franklin. Franklin, a research student at the Silent Spring Institution, broke down her new study. And how it was able to find over 900 chemicals in the hair products it tested.

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The Love Is Blind season 10 cast will reunite to share life updates during the official reunion.

The landmark 10th season of the Netflix dating experiment was set in Ohio and featured seven couples getting engaged sight unseen.

“We felt so good about the couples that for the very first time we chose to follow seven of them, producing the biggest season in Love Is Blind history,” showrunner Chris Coelen told Tudum in February. “We’re so excited for all of our couples, and are delighted that we can share all of their stories with the world.”

Out of seven pod engagements, only two couples got married. Victor St. John and Christine Hamilton, as well as Amber Morrison and Jordan Faeth both said “I do” in the season finale when it aired in March.

Keep scrolling for what to know about the Love Is Blind season 10 reunion:

When Is the ‘Love Is Blind’ Season 10 Reunion?

The Ohio-based cast of Love Is Blind sat down with show hosts Nick and Vanessa Lachey for a tell-all special airing Wednesday, March 11, on Netflix. The reunion will begin streaming at 9 p.m. EDT.

What Does the ‘Love Is Blind’ Season 10 Reunion Teaser Reveal?

At the end of the season 10 finale, Netflix offered a brief glimpse of the reunion taping.

“I’m assuming you’re not hearing this for the first time?” Nick Lachey asked one of the contestants, later asking another whether they were “lying” about a yet-to-be-revealed accusation.

Elsewhere, Chris Fusco admitted that he “wasn’t proud of a lot” of his onscreen moments. (Chris notably dumped fiancée Jessica Barrett over her body type, later trying to pursue Bri McNees despite her engagement to now-ex Connor Spies.)

Jessica, meanwhile, said the reality of her relationship was “very, very different than what was being shown” in the episodes.

Amber Morrison also had a moment in the hot seat, storming off the stage after warning one of her costars not to “f***ing do that.”

While There Be Any Special Cameos or Announcements at the Reunion?

Plenty of Love Is Blind alums were seated in the reunion audience in the teaser, including Alexa Lemieux, Colleen Reed, Cameron Hamilton, Giannina Gibelli, Tiffany Pennywell, Chelsea Griffin, Taylor Krause, Garrett Josemans, Leo Braudy, Brittany Wisniewski, Amy Cortes and Johnny McIntyre.

Season 4 couple Bliss Poureetezadi-Goytowski and Zack Goytowski also plan to reveal the sex of their second baby during the live TV special. The couple, who share daughter Galileo, announced in February 2026 that they are expecting again.

“We have a new little Valentine on the way,” they wrote via Instagram on Valentine’s Day. “Our hearts are overflowing because this time we know the joy and awe of parenthood. The out of this world, all consuming love that’s coming. We are so excited to meet you our precious, heavenly blessing! We cannot wait to see Galileo become a big sister.”

How Did ‘Love Is Blind’ Season 10 End?

Love Is Blind season 10 ended with two marriages: Victor St. John married Christine Hamilton, while Amber Morrison said “I do” to Jordan Faeth. The remaining couples — Emma Betsinger and Mike Gibney, as well as Ashley Carpenter and Alex Henderson — broke up at the altar.

There were three couples who called off their engagements in advance: Brianna McNees and Connor Spies, Devonta Anderson and Brittany Wicker, and Chris Fusco and Jessica Barrett.

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Roommates, a moment between Blueface and Jaidyn Alexis has the internet talking after a clip from a recent livestream started making its rounds online. What appeared to be a casual at-home moment quickly turned into a tense exchange once a certain question came up. And, it prompted Jaidyn to step in before things went any further.

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Blueface Questions Son Javaughn About Girls On Live

During a recent live, Blueface was shirtless, rocking black-and-white pants and a bedazzled baseball cap, sitting in his blue-and-black gamer chair while giving his and Jaidyn Alexis’ son Javaughn a fresh cut. Javaughn sat across from him in a matching blue outfit, game controller in hand, just chilling. That is, until things got a little…tense. The clip starts with Blueface asking about girls at school, and Javaughn hit him with a firm, “No, ’cause I don’t want to.” Blueface kept at it, asking if the girls liked him, and Javaughn doubled down: “I don’t want to.” When Blueface tried one more time, asking if any of the girls had a crush on lil man, Javaughn was still not having it.

Jaidyn Alexis Shuts Down Blueface’s Question On Live

Furthermore, that’s when Blueface continued by asking Javaughn if he was gay. However, it seemed to have caught Javaughn off guard before he quickly responded, “No!” At that moment, Jaidyn Alexis walked into the room and overheard the conversation. And, she immediately questioned why Blueface was bringing that up right now. Blueface defended himself by saying it was just “barbershop men talk.” However, Jaidyn wasn’t feeling it and shut the conversation down, even threatening to turn off the live. The moment has since sparked reactions online, especially after Blueface reposted an older clip where he asked Javaughn the same question.

You Already Know Social Media Weighed In

Folks quickly flooded the comment section of The Shade Room Teens on Instagram to share their thoughts on the moment. Some users said there’s nothing wrong with a father asking his son questions like that. And, many argued that Blueface may have simply been trying to have an open conversation. However, others felt the timing was inappropriate for a livestream. But, plenty of commenters also praised Jaidyn for stepping in and protecting her son, calling her a true “mama bear.”

One Instagram user @stuckupbee said, “No ts would’ve pmo don’t say weird shht to my child AND on stream that’s sick.“

This Instagram user @immikey2x claimed, “Nun wrong w this“

And, Instagram user @siramaimled added, “Weird question to ask in front of thousands of viewers.“

Meanwhile, Instagram user @mackenzieviii commented, “I think he’s projecting…“

While Instagram user @big_terrible_tx said, “She did right! 👏”

Lastly, Instagram user @kyraaaaaariannna__ shared, “The boy was clear he’s focused on games and schools as an 8 year old should“

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