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The 20 Greatest Thriller Movie Masterpieces of All Time, Ranked
Thrillers are often seen as mysteries to solve and stories designed to create and nurture tension. But the best ones never work so cleanly; they unnerve us in ways that don’t end when the credits roll. Beyond danger and suspense, a great thriller is about control, terror, obsession, power, and the moment when something familiar becomes hostile.
These are the 20 greatest thriller movie masterpieces of all time, ranked not by twists, body counts, or technical perfection, but by impact: on cinema, on the genre, and on audiences. The best thrillers trust that viewers will meet them halfway, and they endure because of that trust. Over time, that understanding turns into something stronger, like love, adoration, and lasting influence.
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‘Double Indemnity’ (1944)
Double Indemnity is often considered the greatest noir film ever made because of the clarity of its structure and tropes. It defines and designs noir, from a femme fatale to a naive man willing to put his hand in a flame for her and a sleight of hand that no one sees, including the audience. And what makes it a thriller masterpiece is Billy Wilder‘s establishment of many thriller bases still used today: the unreliable narrator, the slow collapse of a “perfect” plan, and the use of shadows and tight interiors to emphasize the sense of entrapment.
Double Indemnity follows the insurance salesman Walter Neff (Fred MacMurray), who enters an insurance scheme to help the dissatisfied housewife, Phyllis Dietrichson (Barbara Stanwyck) get out of her marriage. The film is structured from Neff’s point of view (and narration) as a confession of the crime, which removes suspense about what happens and instead focuses all its tension on how and why things fall apart. Double Indemnity‘s influence on modern psychological thrillers is unparalleled.
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‘High and Low’ (1963)
Akira Kurosawa has tackled several genres in his career; as a lover of art in general, he always had ideas for a new story, and oftentimes, it was an idea that inspired other filmmakers and future generations. For example, 62 years after the premiere of his hit High and Low, Spike Lee made a remake called Highest 2 Lowest, proving that the original still feels relevant and resonant. Indeed, High and Low begins as a crime story, unfolds as a moral dilemma, and ends like a police procedural; it’s one of the most unique and immersive thrillers you could give yourself the joy of watching.
In High and Low, a wealthy executive, Kingo Gondo (Toshirō Mifune), is in the middle of a major business buyout, when a kidnapper calls and asks for ransom for Gondo’s son. However, Gondo, his family, associates, and his driver, soon realize that the kidnapped child is actually the driver’s son. The first half of the film takes place almost entirely in a single room, where decisions unfold in real time. Later, it turns into a procedural manhunt, but the tension stays rooted in class conflict, contrasting elevated interiors with crowded streets and showing how decisions made up High ripple downward to Low. High and Low weaves together social structure and suspense, and the title isn’t just literal, but highly thematic.
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‘Heat’ (1995)
Michael Mann‘s Heat is considered a thriller masterpiece because of its commitment to procedural realism, the one compelling downtown LA shootout, and an unusual symmetry between its leads, Robert De Niro and Al Pacino. Both play for different sides but equally operate by their own strict codes; the story doesn’t designate one as morally superior, making it a not-so-classic story of “cops and robbers.” The famous diner scene is all about their mutual recognition, and the viewers’ understanding that these men are the two sides of the same coin. Heat also keeps the tension on a high notch over a long runtime without losing focus, which is rare in thrillers, or any sort of movie, for that matter.
Heat follows two professionals: Neil McCauley (De Niro), a disciplined career criminal, and Detective Vincent Hanna (Pacino), an obsessive detective; both are defined by their work and feel a sense of duty toward “the game.” The plot is linear, introducing robberies, surveillance, and pursuit, but the tension comes from preparation, routine, and inevitable but somewhat predictable moments. It’s incredible how knowing what might happen still feels intensely exciting; like a rush of “I told you so” but with higher stakes. Heat‘s influence is visible across modern crime cinema, and it’s so well-made that it still looks fresh and exciting.
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‘Alien’ (1979)
Alien is one of the most recognizable horror thrillers of our time, and Ridley Scott‘s masterpiece. It’s a sci-fi film with lots of iconic elements, starting with the aliens designed by H.R. Giger and going into the design of the spaceship. Sound design comes into it, too, the deliberate pacing, and the absences as much as head-on confrontations, making the movie a masterclass of suspense. Overall, Alien often works less as sci-fi and more as a survival thriller, using isolation and the unknown as the main points of tension.
Alien follows a commercial space crew who encounter a deadly alien creature after responding to a distress signal picked up by their ship’s computer. The alien is revealed slowly, and much of the fear comes from the unseen, or just the hints of its presence. With the monster’s appearance, Alien begins to flip expectations by killing off characters who seem crucial, allowing Ellen Ripley (Sigourney Weaver) to organically become the protagonist, showing a competent and calculated fighter. Alien is still the greatest example of restraint and structure being used to create lasting suspense; many people who see the images from the film still remember the first time they watched this movie and the feeling it gave them.
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‘Oldboy’ (2003)
Oldboy is the most famous movie Park Chan-wook has made, though his filmography is a collection of visually stunning stories that are attention-grabbing, shocking, and entrancing. Still, Oldboy stands as his masterpiece, and it truly is an all-time kind of film, moving boundaries of storytelling, introducing plot twists, and innovative, intuitive camerawork. The one unique part that makes Oldboy a fantastic thriller is how it uses and presents information. The protagonist knows as much as the audience—he’s a blank slate to himself as much as he is to viewers, until memories start attacking.
Oldboy follows Oh Dae-su (Choi Min-sik), a man who is imprisoned for 15 years without any explanation and then suddenly released. He’s given a limited amount of time to discover who imprisoned him and why, and his journey is mysterious and quite stressful, full of revenge and psychological thriller elements. Choi delivers an amazingly physical role, which helps make Oldboy so fascinating; he’s not afraid of looking unkempt and goofy, and the comparison of Dae-su’s old and new self elevates Oldboy to the best representative of character-driven thrillers.
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‘Memories of Murder’ (2003)
Bong Joon-ho is a unique storyteller because his movies have something unexplainably amazing, like biting into a hard fruit on the outside that turns out soft and delicious on the inside. It may feel like an off metaphor, but let’s take Memories of Murder as one of the earliest examples of Bong’s genius—it’s based on a gruesome series of murders (hard on the outside), but shows how the killings impact the psyches of the detectives solving them (soft on the inside). It’s quite a masterpiece, and the more times you watch it, the more it settles in how well Bong’s framing and camerawork create an atmosphere of dread, desperation, and fear.
Memories of Murder was based on the biggest serial killing case in 1980s South Korea, which wasn’t solved until 2019. The movie follows a rural detective, Doo-man (Song Kang-ho), and a city detective, Tae-yoon (Kim Sang-kyung) as they attempt to solve the growingly gruesome series of murders with limited resources. When standard investigative tools don’t work anymore, the detectives begin drowning in repetition and helplessness. Memories of Murder has some pretty terrifying scenes that give it its thriller charm, but the overall impression is that the story was always going to be a symbol of institutional and social limitations and failures.
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‘Rosemary’s Baby’ (1968)
Before Roman Polanski‘s personal life descended into complete chaos due to some terrible choices, he directed a thriller that became a blueprint for folk horror and psychological thriller for years to come, Rosemary’s Baby. This movie, starring Mia Farrow, is a feverish depiction of paranoia, fear, and isolation, showing a woman at her wit’s end; the viewers know something’s happening, they experience it with her, but those she wishes to convince won’t listen, and the fear grows into frustration and then back into fear for her and us.
Rosemary’s Baby follows Rosemary (Farrow), who moves with her actor husband Guy (John Cassavetes) into a building with a notorious past. They’re warned by a friend that the building has a dark history, and while Guy is dismissive, Rosemary becomes worried. Soon, Rosemary becomes pregnant, and Guy is often away for work, so she becomes increasingly isolated and distrustful as her pregnancy progresses. The story is entirely shown from Rosemary’s experience, and as events unfold, she’s subjected to terrifying social expectations and control. Rosemary’s Baby has a lasting impact because of how much the horror feels embedded into everyday life, using motherhood as a weapon and a symbol.
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‘Zodiac’ (2007)
Zodiac is a true crime thriller that feels both underrated and appropriately rated; the reason it’s a masterpiece (more than most of David Fincher‘s works) is because it possesses a certain comfort. Some have even cited Zodiac as their feel-good movie, and it’s completely understandable why—it’s long, but doesn’t drag out; it immerses you into the world it tries to represent; it presents the procedural process with a lot of information and even fascination, and it’s brilliantly acted that you forget these actors are A-listers and not just terribly obsessed pursuers of the Zodiac Killer.
Zodiac follows journalists Paul Avery (Robert Downey Jr.) and Robert Graysmith (Jake Gyllenhaal) and detective Dave Toschi (Mark Ruffalo) as they obsessively track the Zodiac Killer over decades. The Zodiac taunts the press and the police through letters and cryptic ciphers, and while every lead, suspect, and false connection make the pursuit frustrating, it leaves those truly interested in catching him even more motivated. Some moments are more intense than others and the flow of the film helps viewers draw their own conclusions; the Zodiac was never caught, and Fincher took 18 months to conduct his own investigation before directing the film.
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‘The Parallax View’ (1974)
Speaking of underrated masterpieces, The Parallax View is undoubtedly one of them. This Alan J. Pakula movie is a representative example of conspiracy thrillers, an underestimated sub-genre. There’s nothing like a great conspiracy movie to kickstart the anxiety—it’s everything we want out of a good thriller. The Parallax View makes paranoia seem completely rational by unfolding the conspiracy through the commonsense protagonist, a journalist played by Warren Beatty. Pakula’s directing is pretty interesting here: he shows large public spaces and wide compositions to diminish the characters and reinforce the power imbalance at play. This is where image and sound join forces to make us feel like “the man” is always all around us.
The Parallax View follows journalist Joe Frady (Beatty), whose ex-girlfriend, journalist Lee (Paula Prentiss) dies suspiciously. This prompts Joe to begin investigating a series of political assassinations that seem unrelated but share unsettling similarities. As he digs deeper, the film’s paranoia grows stronger, revealing a threat that’s not a single antagonist, but a system designed to absorb and erase individuals. If you missed this existential masterpiece, make sure you watch it soon and see for yourself why it’s so revered and respected.
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‘Mulholland Drive’ (2001)
Mulholland Drive is often considered one of the greatest movies ever made, and it’s a thriller that often blurs the lines between dream and reality. Many analyses say the movie turns into a dream halfway through, others believe every bit of it is fantasy, while some rationalize it in many different ways. According to David Lynch, none of this is correct, and all of it is—he never really cared about rebuking or confirming theories about any of his movies. Lynch uses sound design, repetition, and abrupt tonal shifts to create unease; the theme is identity, which is the most fragile subject to cover in a thriller that often knocks the metaphorical ground beneath our feet.
Mulholland Drive follows the aspiring actress, Betty Elms (Naomi Watts) and an amnesiac woman calling herself Rita (Laura Harring), who meet by accident and attempt to piece together Rita’s identity and uncover a crime that may or may not have occurred. Nothing comes easy when watching Mulholland Drive; it feels comforting to draw conclusions but also just watch the movie unfold without deciding what happens. You can watch it and experience it differently in any state of mind, making Lynch’s masterpiece the ultimate thriller that plays with the viewers’ minds.
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Team USA Star Jack Hughes
Downplays Trump Call Backlash
… We Love The Women’s Team!!!
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Team USA’s toothless hero Jack Hughes is making it clear there’s nothing but love between the men’s and women’s gold medal-winning squads … saying any backlash being thrown around is the result of haters hating.
Fresh off burying the game-winner at the 2026 Winter Olympics — while bleeding and missing two front teeth — Hughes told the Daily Mail the D.C. invite from President Donald Trump is nothing but an honor.
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“We’re so proud to represent the U.S.,” Hughes said as the team partied in Miami. “When you get the chance to go to the White House and meet the president, we’re proud to be Americans and that’s so patriotic.”
“No matter what your views are, we’re super excited to go!”
Trump extended the invite during a postgame call set up by FBI Director Kash Patel … even joking he’d “be impeached” if he didn’t invite the women’s team too. Some of the guys could be heard shouting, “We’re in!”
The U.S. women’s squad ultimately declined due to prior academic and professional commitments … saying they were honored but couldn’t make it — and the internet immediately turned it into a political firestorm.
Hughes isn’t having it.
“People are so negative out there,” he said. “They’re just trying to find a reason to put people down and make something out of almost nothing.”
He also shot down any talk of friction between the teams … saying the men and women were celebrating together at 3:30 AM in the Olympic Village cafeteria after the gold-medal win — and the men’s locker room has nothing but respect for the women’s roster.
Flavor Flav is offering the U.S. women a Vegas-style victory party instead, posting on Bluesky that he’ll host them with “nice dinners and shows and good times” and even try to line up hotel and airline sponsors to “celebrate these women for real for real.”
From losing teeth on the ice to standing front and center in a political spotlight, Hughes has become the face of this Olympic run — and whether critics like it or not, Team USA’s golden boys are proud, patriotic and unapologetic.
Jaidyn Alexis has broken her silence and reacted to Blueface and Nevaeh Akira’s recent pregnancy announcement.
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Jaidyn Alexis Breaks Silence & Reacts To Blueface & Nevaeh Akira’s Pregnancy Announcement
On Monday, February 23, Jaidyn Alexis took to a Twitch stream to show off her cooking skills for viewers. Apparently, amid the stream and her chat with viewers, Alexis addressed Blueface and Nevaeh Akira’s recent pregnancy announcement.
“I don’t feel no type of way,” Alexis explained. “One: because I’m not the one that has to take care of the baby… Amen. Thank you! Two: I’m so stable up here, down here, right here, like, it don’t matter to me, like, do your thing. I wish nothing but the best — to anybody, to everyone involved.”
Ultimately, Alexis explained that she’s “cool,” knows that what’s for her will be for her, and is happy that she already has her boy and her girl.
“There’s nothing outside of this house that will ever affect inside of this house,” she reiterated.
Social Media Weighs In On Jaidyn Alexis’ Reaction
Social media users reacted to Jaidyn Alexis’ reaction to Blueface and Nevaeh Akira’s pregnancy announcement in TSR’s comment section.
Instagram user @99.1kitchen__ wrote, “A wise woman once said …NOTHING”
While Instagram user @princessbonnie.jb added, “she tryna convince yall or me ?”
Instagram user @realnicolezavala wrote, “Theres nothing outside of this house that will effect anything inside of this house 🤏🏻🎯 clockit”
While Instagram user @bevioo added, “When jaidyn move on to a man I’ll believe her . She only move on to girls because blue gave her permission to do that . Once she get a man I’ll know she done”
Instagram user @sylent_grind wrote, “YEAP, she cried for sure ….and that ok 🙃”
While Instagram user @iamelishamichelle added, “That was too much explaining to not care”
Instagram user @exoticeb_ wrote, “She lying but it’s ok”
While Instagram user @chesssybaby added, “I wouldn’t have even addressed anything if I didn’t care🥴…………….. but that’s just me”
Instagram user @xo.strawberrymeng.xo wrote, “That part. Im sure after rock can nothinh phase her literally”
More On Blueface & Nevaeh Akira’s Pregnancy Announcement
As The Shade Room previously reported, on Sunday, February 22, Blueface and Nevaeh Akira took to a Twitch livestream to share the results of Akira’s pregnancy test. Ultimately, Blue ended up congratulating Akira, telling her, “Congratulations, you’re having a Blueface baby!” To note, Blue and Akira’s forthcoming baby will be her second child and Blue’s fourth.
Afterward, Karlissa Saffold Harvey took to her Instagram Story to share her reaction to the news, per The Shade Room.
“Kids are a blessing if he happy I’m happy [heart hands emoji] congratulations to them both and may God bless the baby,” she wrote at the time.
Since then, Nevaeh Akira has shared her excitement about her and Blue’s new chapter. On Monday, February 23, she took to her Instagram Story to share a few messages, expressing her bliss.
RELATED: In Bliss! Nevaeh Akira Shares A Few Messages After She & Blueface Reveal They’re Expecting A Baby
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If you need a quick rich mom getup, Margot Robbie‘s latest outfit is the only inspiration you need. Her sporty half-zip pullover proves that the right sweater and jeans outfit can make you appear instantly put together. We found a similar knit style on major sale on Amazon, and it channels the same preppy-luxe vibe.
For a casual outing with friends in Paris, Robbie dressed like a French local in head-to-toe designer. She wore a black Chanel sweater, baggy jeans and pumps, along with an oversized Hermès tote bag that added an elevated twist. The outfit was understated yet undeniably classy, and it couldn’t be easier to recreate. You’ll rock this Amazon twin for errands, brunches and even Fridays at the office.
Like Robbie’s pick, this on-sale sweater features a chic quarter-zip design, ribbed material and a relaxed silhouette — three elements that make you look polished without trying too hard. Additionally, the loose fit and high neckline quietly lengthen the torso, making this sweater a flattering basic in your closet.
Tired of boots? So is Katie Holmes. The Alone Together actress actually ditched clunky kicks for elevated slippers that have an edgy yet incredibly polished look — and we found her $920 look for much less. They’re destined to replace your winter boots, sneakers and maybe even your sandals this spring. Holmes was spotted in Los […]
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In case you missed it, everyone’s wearing baby blue right now. The latest star to embrace the trend? Pamela Anderson, who recently rocked the chicest blue coat that, unlike many puffers, is unexpectedly flattering. The key lies in the cut, which hits right at the waist without overpowering her frame. A similar cropped style will […]
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First teaser for “Pride and Prejudice ”limited series features a wistful Emma Corrin and brooding Jack Lowden
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Corrin stars as the eternal ingenue Elizabeth Bennet to Lowden’s reluctant suitor Mr. Darcy in the Netflix series, which also features Olivia Colman and Fiona Shaw.
Singer and former “Real Housewives of Atlanta ” star Kandi Burruss announced in November 2025 that she and Todd Tucker were divorcing after 11 years of marriage. Since the announcement, there have been multiple court filings between the two, but they’ve also remained cordial as they coparent their two young children. Recently, Burruss opened up about when she knew her marriage was over and revealed how her mother, Mama Joyce, reacted.
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Kandi Burruss Says She Had Been Considering Divorce For Months
Burruss appeared on Bravo’s “Watch What Happens Live” on February 22. While on, host Andy Cohen asked the former “RHOA” star how long she had been considering separating from Tucker. She responded, “It happened in July. In July, I was like, ‘yeah, nah, I can’t do this anymore.”
Cohen then asked the Xscape singer whether there was a specific instance that led to their separation after over a decade of marriage. She said, flippantly, “Yeah, it was a specific situation that happened. I’m not talking about it on ‘Watch What Happens Live.’” From there, he also asked for Joyce’s reaction to the sad news. Notably, Burruss’ mother butted heads with Tucker in the several years they appeared on “The Real Housewives of Atlanta” together.
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According to Burruss, “She had been pretty calm. She’s been trying not to say too much. Sometimes the internet, you know, conversation can get in her head.”
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The Former ‘RHOA’ Star Also Opened Up About Dating
While on “Watch What Happens Live,” Cohen also asked Burruss about her dating life after separating from Tucker. The “& Juliet” star joked in the clip, “People be on my line now. People be calling. People are calling, but it’s nothing serious.” After that, he asked how her aunts, who were featured on “RHOA,” feel about the separation.
Burruss explained, “They’ve just been very supportive. Well, you know Aunt Bertha’s going to dementia, but Aunt Nora’s been very supportive. Overall, you know, Todd and I are still coparents, so it’s like he still sees the family when we do the kids’ parties and stuff like that. Everybody’s still going to be friendly and loving.”
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Fans Weigh In On Kandi Burruss’ Comments
“Real Housewives of Atlanta” fans had much to say about Burruss discussing her divorce from Tucker and not telling Cohen what led to it. One person joked on TikTok, “Cut a check so we can get the tea!” Another person wrote, “Kandi said I don’t spill unless I get paid.”
A different Bravo fan said, “This would be the perfect time to bring her back on RHOA.” Someone else suggested, “Can we get a Kandi gets a divorce special PLEASE. I usually don’t care about celebs’ business, but I am SAT for this.” Finally, someone else speculated that Burruss lied about the timeframe, saying, “They had been considering that wayyyyy longer than July, she’s lying.”
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The Singer Recently Revealed How She Spent Valentine’s Day
TMZ recently caught Burruss and her mother leaving an NYC establishment. The interviewer first spotted Joyce and asked her about the divorce between her daughter and Tucker. Before being escorted away from the cameras, she said in the clip, “Well, I just feel like as long as Kandi’s happy, I’m happy.”
After that, the interviewer asked Burruss how she spent her first Valentine’s Day post-separation. She said, “Oh, I was with my, well, first of all, I had to work. I had two shows that day. I took my mom [and my cousins] we all went out to dinner. Family time.” When asked how she’s feeling, she said, “I feel good.”
Regarding her mother and how she’s handling the divorce, Burruss said, “She’s been very nice lately.”
The Former Bravo Personality Recently Reunited With Several ‘Housewives’ Stars
Burruss announced in February 2024 that she would not be returning to “The Real Housewives of Atlanta” for the show’s 16th season. Since leaving, she’s remained on good terms, and even reunited with Cohen and several “Real Housewives” stars in February when they came to see her in Broadway’s “& Juliet.”
Burruss shared photos from the reunion on Instagram. She said in the caption, “Last night was Bravo night at @andjulietbway!!! I was smiling from ear to ear seeing some of my Bravo TV family show up for me!!! Thank you, @bravoandy, @countessluann, @therealmargaretjosephs, @dolorescatania, and @msstaceyrusch for coming through & showing love to my @andjulietbway family! That meant a lot to me to see you guys!”
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Her limited engagement with “& Juliet” continues until March 8. She began her run in December 2025.
HBO has delivered some of the most iconic shows on television, from Sex and the City to Game of Thrones and The Last of Us. Looking back into the archives of the premium network, there are many great shows that are just as good today as they were back then, holding up to even the newest, flashiest shows from the premium network. This is impressive since some of them cover controversial and even timely content.
Dating all the way back to 1999, these series include crime dramas, comedies, and everything in between. If you haven’t watched them yet, they’re worth checking out now, all available to stream now on HBO’s streaming arm, HBO Max. Even if you watched way back when, you’ll find on a rewatch, these shows are just as fresh and relevant today as they were when they first came out.
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The Sopranos (1999–2007)
Everyone loves a good mafia-based crime drama, and there’s arguably none better than The Sopranos. Often credited with ushering in the second Golden Age of Television, The Sopranos presents like a movie but in episodic format. Tony Soprano (the late James Gandolfini) is a Mafia boss in New Jersey who meets with his psychiatrist Dr. Jennifer Melfi (Lorraine Bracco) to help him deal with panic attacks, the result of trying to balance the stress of his job with being a good family man.
The show is downright brilliant, all its best episodes offering the elements you want in a mafia crime show, from the backdrop of New York to the colorful characters, the extreme violence, intimidating figures, and compelling storylines that keep you at the edge of your seat all the way through. With six seasons, The Sopranos is just as good today as it was back in 1999 when it helped put HBO on the map as a provider of quality TV. It has inspired so many shows that have come since.
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The Newsroom (2012–2014)
Given the current political landscape, The Newsroom is arguably more relevant today than it was more than a decade ago when it premiered. The political drama follows the inner workings of a fictional news channel, pulling back the curtain for fans to see what goes into covering breaking news stories fairly, accurately, and in a timely manner. At the heart is Jeff Daniels as opinionated anchor Will McAvoy and Emily Mortimer as his producer and former love interest.
The story, which hails from Aaron Sorkin who created The West Wing, covers all the hot topics that are still prevalent today, including trust and bias in the media, fair and accurate reporting, and balancing personal interests and opinions with those of the network, and those who run it. Sure, it’s about the interpersonal relationships, too. But that part is arguably secondary. The opening scene of the first episode, when a college student asks McAvoy in an auditorium full of people why America is the greatest country in the world, and he delivers a scathing monologue in response, sets the tone and instantly demonstrates why The Newsroom still makes sense today.
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Silicon Valley (2014–2019)
The world of tech continues to move at a rapid pace, yet Silicon Valley, which skewers it, is as fitting today as it was a decade ago. The series features parodies of some of the biggest tech corporations and personalities, in overly exaggerated, hilarious fashion. It’s centered on a young programmer trying to get his groundbreaking algorithm off the ground, only to realize he’s a small fish in a huge pond that will eat him alive. The situation is one the industry continues to face today with more consolidation, acquisitions, and few massive corporations ruling the roost.
The comedy series, which aired for six seasons, will leave you guessing who is playing a satirical version of whom, which companies are being mocked, and if the tech industry really is as it’s depicted. From incubators to corporate bosses skirting legalities to get what they want, eccentric billionaires, and nerds with brilliant minds but no business sense, it’s a window into the world of tech. All it needs is more AI, and you’d think the show was made in 2026.
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Getting On (2013–2015)
There’s arguably no medical show that doesn’t hold up today. The medical profession is pretty much the same now as it was decades ago, and certainly when this show was on the air. As a comedy, Getting On is one of the lesser known, shorter-lived ones. But it has a fantastic cast that includes Laurie Metcalf, Alex Borstein, and Niecy Nash, and places the spotlight on nurses versus doctors.
It also differentiates from others, even ones today, as it doesn’t take place in an emergency room but rather the extended care unit of the hospital. Fans of medical shows have their pick of the litter when it comes to types, from the most realistic ones like The Pitt to soapier ones like Grey’s Anatomy. Getting On fits closer in line with shows like Scrubs, and it’s just as funny.
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Treme (2010–2013)
Natural disasters don’t have an end date: they will continue to happen, ravaging towns and cities and leaving horror in their wake. When one happens, we don’t forget about it either. Treme is a drama that looks back at the months after Hurricane Katrina hit New Orleans. But the show takes a positive spin by following the residents there who work hard to rebuild their community.
A story of people coming together that highlights the unique New Orleans culture and personalities, it’s a love letter to the city that will stand the test of time. From the musical performances to the fantastic cast, Treme received universal praise for how accurately it portrayed the city and residents. It’s a great show for those who went through it, and for those who want a better idea of the wreckage the devastating hurricane left behind and the resilience and determination it took to bring the city back to life.
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Divorce (2016–2019)
One of those forgotten comedy dramas and great HBO shows you probably haven’t seen, Divorce stars Sarah Jessica Parker and Thomas Haden Church as a couple in the middle of a divorce, navigating their complicated relationship and new lives. Divorce sadly never goes out of style, and the issues the couple deals with, from infidelity that caused the breakdown of the marriage to trying to co-parent, are still just as prevalent today as they were a decade ago when the show premiered.
The dark humor and chemistry between the leads have been praised especially, both Parker and Church wonderfully toeing the line between drama and comedy. The supporting cast is great as well, including Talia Balsam, Molly Shannon, and Becki Newton alongside Jemaine Clement, Jeffrey DeMunn, and Yul Vazquez as recurring characters. The show tackles the complexities, awkwardness, and devastation of divorce from a raw and real yet also humorous perspective.
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The Wire (2002–2008)
The idea of the criminal justice system continuing to truck on as it intersects with everything from the government to print news media, education, and the illegal drug trade, is all part of how the world has worked for decades and continues to work today. This is at the heart of The Wire, arguably one of the best crime dramas ever on television.
Raw, real, and intense, The Wire flew under the radar when it initially aired on HBO but has since developed a cult following. Many name it among the best shows of all time, not just in its genre. It’s filled with character actors versus big-name stars, which adds to the authenticity of the show. This is amplified by the fact that the series was created by a former police reporter and the stories are loosely based on ones from his writing partner, a former homicide detective and public school teacher.
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Six Feet Under (2001–2005)
As they say, there are two things in life you can’t escape: death and taxes. Six Feet Under is all about the former, following a family that owns a funeral home. Along with dealing with death and grieving families every day, the show highlights the personal relationships among the family members, with topical issues like homosexuality, relationships, and religion, all of which continue to be hotbed topics today.
The drama is considered to be one of the best shows of all time, airing for five seasons and culminating in what many refer to as one of the best series finales ever. The cast is tremendous, with actors like Richard Jenkins, Michael C. Hall, Frances Conroy, and Lauren Ambrose, all of whom went on to have successful careers in acting following the show’s ending. It’s the type of show you could watch today and, aside from the lower production value compared to today’s flashier shows, and the fact that the known actors are much younger, it feels like it was only just made.
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Team USA’s men’s hockey team took a spin through Miami on their own personal victory lap Monday night after clinching the gold at the Olympic Winter Games Milano Cortina 2026.
Check out the clip — the gold medalists were thrilled to party at the iconic E11EVEN nightclub … and proudly belted out the “Star Spangled Banner” with the hundreds of thrilled onlookers packing the place.
Team USA was decked out in their red, white and blue, and even brought an American flag with them to show how proud they were to represent the country. It was a huge shebang for the boys — who also indulged with drinks and cigars as they toasted to the gold.
As you know, this was the American men’s hockey team’s first gold medal for the U.S. since 1980. Jack Hughes scored the game-winning point in overtime to snag a 2-1 victory over Canada. They were supposed to touch down and celebrate their victory in New York on Monday, but with winter storms slamming the Northeastern U.S., Miami was chosen as a replacement.
The men’s hockey team, who stayed at the famous 1 Hotel South Beach, likely won’t be done celebrating with a night out in Miami — President Donald Trump invited the team to Washington, D.C. for his State of the Union address Tuesday night … though it’s unclear whether they’ve accepted.
The men’s W follows USA’s women’s hockey team also winning gold against Canada in a 2-1 overtime victory. Congrats to all!
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ABC has quite the powerhouse pair of sleuths on Tuesday night, between the hyper-intelligent Morgan Gillory (Kaitlyn Olson) in High Potential and the tireless Will Trent (Ramón Rodríguez) in, well, Will Trent. This spring, however, the network is introducing a new investigator to the lineup who’s a little rougher around the edges and will be tasked with tackling the crime-ridden world of South Florida. He’s also played by a familiar face from the staff of Grey Sloan Memorial Hospital. As part of Collider’s Exclusive Spring Preview series, we’re excited to spotlight the upcoming new series, RJ Decker, with two new images of the main man himself, played by Grey’s Anatomy regular Scott Speedman.
The titular RJ Decker initially started on the wrong side of the law. As a disgraced former newspaper photographer, ex-con, and all-around public mess, he’s decided to embrace the life of a private investigator to start fresh, though he’s not quite prepared for what he’s about to face. Decker is thrust into a world filled with unpredictable cases that range from a little odd to completely bonkers, embodying the colorful spirit of the locale. Fortunately, he won’t be working alone, as he’s partnered up with his journalist ex and her police detective wife, as well as a mysterious benefactor with ties to his past and motives that are unclear. She may have the leverage to be Decker’s greatest asset, but it’s just as likely she’ll land the trailer park-dweller behind bars once again.
Our images show Speedman at work, doing some digging on his laptop alongside another ABC alum from the Grey’s Anatomy extended family — Station 19‘s Jaina Lee Ortiz. Ortiz stars as the aforementioned benefactor, Emi Ochoa, who is the daughter of a wildly corrupt senator with a lot of sway within the state of Florida. Although she’ll be an unpredictable presence in the series, she and Decker appear to be more than fine working side by side. The other shot, meanwhile, shows Decker all dressed up in his suit and appearing far more nervous. He’s sitting in what seems to be a courtroom, which could mean he’ll be at real risk of being sent back to jail from the get-go. Needless to say, this new life is not going to be easy for Decker.
‘RJ Decker’ Adapts a Hit Crime Novel for Broadcast Television
RJ Decker is based on the 1987 novel Double Whammy, which follows Decker into the surprisingly shady world of competitive bass fishing to expose a cheat and solve a murder. Mixing mystery, comedy, and action thrills alike, it’s the second novel from acclaimed author Carl Hiaasen, honing his eccentric, typically Florida-based style. The show will now look to expand on that original story and capture a similar energy to Will Trent and High Potential under Elementary creator Rob Doherty. Also joining Speedman, who was also recently seen on television with Peacock’s 2024 horror series Teacup, are Adelaide Clemens, Bevin Bru, and Kevin Rankin, in addition to Ortiz.
RJ Decker premieres on Tuesday, March 3, at 10 PM ET. Stay tuned here at Collider throughout the week for more sneak peeks at the hottest upcoming shows as part of our spring preview event.
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Hilary Duff is mourning the loss of her Lizzie McGuire costar, Robert Carradine.
“This one hurts. It’s really hard to face this reality about an old friend,” Duff, 38, wrote via Instagram early Tuesday, February 24, alongside throwback photos with her former on-screen dad. “There was so much warmth in the McGuire family and I always felt so cared for by my on-screen parents. I’ll be forever grateful for that. I’m deeply sad to learn Bobby was suffering. My heart aches for him , his family, and everyone who loved him. 💔”
On Monday, February 23, Carradine’s family confirmed his death at age 71 following a battle with bipolar disorder.
“It is with profound sadness that we must share that our beloved father, grandfather, uncle, and brother Robert Carradine has passed away,” the Carradine family said in a statement to Deadline. “In a world that can feel so dark, Bobby was always a beacon [of] light to everyone around him. We are bereft at the loss of this beautiful soul and want to acknowledge Bobby’s valiant struggle against his nearly two-decade battle with Bipolar Disorder.”
Hilary Duff’s breakout role on Lizzie McGuire yielded years of success for the actress that continues today, while her costars chose slightly different paths. The sitcom — starring Duff (Lizzie McGuire), Lalaine (Miranda Sanchez), Adam Lamberg (Gordo), Jake Thomas (Matt McGuire), Hallie Todd (Jo McGuire) and Robert Carradine (Sam McGuire) — aired from 2001 to 2004 and […]
The statement continued, “We hope his journey can shine a light and encourage addressing the stigma that attaches to mental illness. At this time we ask for the privacy to grieve this unfathomable loss. With gratitude for your understanding and compassion.”
The actor’s brother, fellow screen star Keith Carradine, opened up about Carradine’s struggles with bipolar disorder in his own statement to Deadline.
“We want people to know it, and there is no shame in it,” Keith Carradine said. “It is an illness that got the best of him, and I want to celebrate him for his struggle with it, and celebrate his beautiful soul. He was profoundly gifted, and we will miss him every day. We will take solace in how funny he could be, how wise and utterly accepting and tolerant he was. That’s who my baby brother was.”
Carradine was best known for playing Sam McGuire, Lizzie’s dad, in Disney Channel’s hit comedy starring Duff from 2001 to 2004. He reprised his role in 2003’s The Lizzie McGuire Movie. He was also set to return as Sam in a Disney+ reboot which was ultimately scrapped in 2020.
Carradine was also known for his role in 1984’s Revenge of the Nerds.
He is survived by his three children, including Handmaid’s Tale actress Ever Carradine, and his extended family, which includes brother Keith and niece Martha Plimpton.
Carradine’s on-screen son, Jake Thomas, opened up to Us Weekly earlier this year about working with the actor on the set of Lizzie McGuire.
“Bobby Carradine and Hallie Todd, who played my parents. They have always been and will continue to be like an aunt and uncle to me,” Thomas, 36, said, noting that he still saw his on-screen parents from “time to time.”
“They’re basically like family at this point, from going through an experience like that that was so influential in my life and in everybody else’s lives too,” the actor said. “It makes us, in a way, a family that can never be separated.”
For someone who was quintessentially American, as an actor/presence on screen, it’s a little surprising that Robert Redford didn’t star in more Western movies throughout all the decades he spent in front of the camera (and he spent a bit of time behind the camera, too, Clint Eastwood-style, since Redford was also fairly prolific as a director). But for what it’s worth, some of his earliest roles on television, before he was a movie star, came from one-off appearances in Western shows like Maverick, The Deputy, and Tate. And then it’s also been pointed out that his final on-screen appearance was a cameo role in another Western show: Dark Winds. That cameo was alongside George R.R. Martin, both of them playing a game of chess, and the episode in question aired in 2025, about half a year before Redford passed away at the age of 89.
Going back a few decades, though, what follows is a look at all the Western movies Robert Redford starred in. There were four made between 1969 and 1979, when Redford was arguably at his peak as an actor. Quite neatly, the 1980s marked the exact point he started directing as well as continuing to act in some films, since 1980 was when he made his directorial debut: Ordinary People. So, there are four “classic era” Redford Westerns, and then one from the late 1990s that’s less of a traditional Western, but should probably still be counted. It’s a quality over quantity thing, maybe, since Redford didn’t star in a ton of Western movies, but at least a couple are all-timers within the genre (and it should be stressed that Redford thrived in plenty of other genres throughout his time as an actor).
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‘The Horse Whisperer’ (1998)
Almost missed this one, to be honest. The original approach here was ‘All 4 Robert Redford Westerns, Ranked,’ because Letterboxd cites four movies of his as Westerns, or Westerns alongside other genres, and didn’t include The Horse Whisperer among them. But, no, it should be here. It should be counted as at least a neo-Western. Sorry, Letterboxd, but you’re wrong. And then it was still tempting to just pretend The Horse Whisperer didn’t exist, truth be told, because there isn’t much to say about The Horse Whisperer beyond saying that it’s sort of competent, and Redford directed it on top of starring in it, and it’s also way, way, WAY too long.
It’s a film that feels more old-fashioned than you’d expect a release from 1998 to feel, and there’s a reason why it’s been a little forgotten in time.
The Horse Whisperer comes close to being three hours all up, but doesn’t really justify such a runtime with an epic story or lots of characters or just enough stuff happening generally to warrant such a runtime. It’s a movie about a horse trainer helping a young girl overcome her fears of riding, and also helping out her horse, and then said horse trainer also starts developing feelings for the mother of the young girl, because of course he does. It plods along, and maybe if you’re into how it looks, or if you just like looking at Robert Redford, or both, there’s something here, yet if you don’t fit into such a camp, there’s not that much here. It’s a film that feels more old-fashioned than you’d expect a release from 1998 to feel, and there’s a reason why it’s been a little forgotten (or has become somewhat obscure) a little over a quarter of a century later.
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‘Tell Them Willie Boy Is Here’ (1969)
The most obscure of the Robert Redford Western movies would have to be Tell Them Willie Boy Is Here, which came out the same year as Robert Redford’s most iconic and well-remembered Western. Further, Katharine Ross had a supporting role in both, and the two movies shared a cinematographer: Conrad Hall. All that’s probably giving away which movie is going to appear in the #1 spot here, but whatever. The rambling also inadvertently shows that it’s hard to know what to say about Tell Them Willie Boy Is Here, to only a slightly lesser extent than it was to know how to talk about The Horse Whisperer. Redford is not the titular character here, that much can be said. He’s kind of the antagonist, but also, this is a revisionist Western, so it’s not really as easy to say one person’s good and the other’s bad.
Robert Blake plays the titular character, and he goes on the run after killing someone in self-defense. Further, that someone was the father of his girlfriend, and so she comes along with him, and Redford plays the Deputy Sheriff in charge of the ensuing manhunt. It’s a movie that explores racial tension and conflict in Old West times in what feels like a balanced fashion for the standards of the 1960s, though much of this doesn’t hold up as well today (that can also be said regarding the film’s somewhat clunky – at least nowadays – pacing). For its time, it was okay, though. Probably. Even then, maybe not perfect. But you have to approach certain older movies a little differently, sometimes. And this one is/was mostly fine.
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‘The Electric Horseman’ (1979)
Before getting to the two Redford Westerns everyone knows, here’s the somewhat more obscure The Electric Horseman. Or if “obscure” isn’t the right word, then maybe “forgotten” is better? Since The Electric Horseman did perform pretty well financially back in 1979, making almost five times its budget… and that budget, of $12.5 million, might not sound like much today, but adjusted for inflation, that’s about $56 million, which is a lot for what’s ultimately a fairly grounded movie. The first Star Wars had a budget of $11 million, for comparison. Anyway, The Electric Horseman feels like one of the final large-scale New Hollywood movies, and so in that sense, it’s almost like a send-off to this era of Redford’s career; one last chance to play a cowboy, albeit here, a modern-day one.
It might’ve felt like a final opportunity for Redford and Jane Fonda to star in something together, too, as they’d also had lead roles in The Chase and (perhaps more memorably) Barefoot in the Park before The Electric Horseman, though they did star in one final film together decades later: 2017’s Our Souls at Night. As for The Electric Horseman, it’s a modern-day Western and something of a romantic dramedy, too, with a loose plot about Redford’s character going on the run with a horse that, rather humorously, is said to cost about the same as what the movie did: specifically $12 million. It’s an unconventional road movie, and as a result, it certainly dawdles and gets a bit messy in places, but there’s a charm to much of it, and it’s also a unique movie. Furthermore, Redford and Fonda always made for a good on-screen duo, so that helps The Electric Horseman’s watchability quite a bit.
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‘Jeremiah Johnson’ (1972)
A few years before The Electric Horseman, Sydney Pollack (someone else who sometimes acted on top of directing) also directed Robert Redford in another Western: Jeremiah Johnson. This one’s nice and simple on a narrative front, and it’s also close to a one-man show for Robert Redford. Much of the film’s about him indeed playing the titular character, and said character is a man living on his own in the wilderness. There is conflict in the form of a vendetta that some Native Americans in the area have against him, which ups the stakes, though much of Jeremiah Johnson still feels focused on being a movie about surviving the elements.
And all those elements are captured immensely well, since Jeremiah Johnson is up there as one of the best-looking Westerns ever made. It really makes the most of outdoor/on-location shooting, and Redford, though still handsome and charming, isn’t afraid to make himself look a good deal rougher here, exemplified by the fact that the most famous and meme-worthy moment of Jeremiah Johnson (that damn ubiquitous nodding GIF) doesn’t really look like Robert Redford. Or, at least a while ago, you could surprise people by telling them it was Robert Redford, though it seems pretty well-known where the GIF comes from nowadays, even among people who’ve not actually seen the movie in full.
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‘Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid’ (1969)
Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid. There we go. That’s your commentary. That’s your explanation for Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid being here. It’s Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid. One more time, for the people in the back. Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid.
Wait, what? That’s not good enough? “You’re still about 100 words off the minimum word count an article like this is supposed to have,” the voice in my head I like to call Ed I. Tor tells me? Fine. Let’s commentate. Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid is one of the very best Westerns of all time, so not just the top of the pile if we’re talking Robert Redford ones. It’s the previously alluded to one that Katharine Ross co-starred in and Conrad Hall shot, though you also can’t talk about Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid without mentioning how great Paul Newman was here, as Butch Cassidy, paired to great effect with Redford, as the Sundance Kid. It’s one of cinema’s greatest duos, and it makes sense that they re-teamed to star in the also successful The Sting, but it makes less sense how that ended up being the final collaboration. Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid is one of those Westerns that’s exciting enough to recommend to people who might not usually like Westerns, and if you wanted to call it one of the greatest American films of its era, that really wouldn’t sound like too much of a hot take to most. It’s just an all-around great movie, you know?
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