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These 10 Western Shows Would’ve Thrived in the Streaming Era
Our age of streaming is used to the serialized, bingeable format that nearly every show offers these days, but that wasn’t always the norm. For most of its lifespan, television has been a long-term commitment where audiences would have to wait a week (and then months) between installments, extending the drama and giving the story time to breathe. Western TV shows typically fall into that old-school method of storytelling, though there are some that feel almost as if they were made for the more modern streaming-style world.
We’ve put together a group of Western dramas based on either their serialized or anthology-like nature or their high bingeability that make them perfect for this modern age. While most of these are modern shows made within the last 30-something years, they all harken back (in one way or another) to the old American West, to a time long passed. So if you’re ready for a historical venture into the unknown or a Western-flavored triumph of 21st century proportions, look no further than these shows that feel as if they were made for streaming.
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‘Hell on Wheels’ (2011–2016)
It wasn’t until the 2010s that the streaming craze really took off, with platforms producing their own original content to rival what audiences were used to on cable. So, Hell on Wheels predated House of Cards by a few years, reminding audiences that AMC still had what it takes to tell a riveting, serialized historical drama in record time. Set on the Great Plains, this show is one of the most notable Western programs in the last decade — perfect for fans of streaming shows like 1923.
Telling the story of ex-Confederate Cullen Bohannon (Anson Mount) alongside the growing Transcontinental Railroad, the five-season drama mixes genuine history with fictional accounts to craft something quite impressive. A highly bingeable series, Hell on Wheels could easily have been a streaming show if made today. Now that it’s over, it’s certainly one worth diving back into.
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‘The Son’ (2017–2019)
After Hell on Wheels wrapped up, AMC wasn’t done with the Western quite yet. Premiering a whole year before Yellowstone, the network’s adaptation of The Son by Philipp Meyer is a powerful two-season horse opera that grips the viewer with each new installment. Hitting many of the same beats that fans loved when binging Yellowstone (but arguably done better), this is one not to miss.
The series follows Texan cattle baron and family patriarch Eli McCullough in both the “present day” of 1915 and the past of the 1850s. Played as an old man by Pierce Brosnan in a career-defining role and Landman star Jacob Lofland in the past, The Son details both the wild frontier of the 19th century and the industrial age of the 20th — even flashing forward into the 1980s in the second season. Brosnan is at his best (and most frightening) here, offering a performance certainly worthy of the feature-level programs offered on streaming.
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‘Deadwood’ (2004–2006)
When it comes to prestige Western television, Deadwood really pioneered the concept. Streaming outlets may offer plenty of great horse operas worthy of that high-quality label, but it was HBO that first made that happen. Set in the titular South Dakota mining town, Deadwood expertly blends historical characters and events with a fictionalized narrative that almost requires a binge to fully appreciate.
Like many streaming programs today, Deadwood is full of cursing and violence, but that’s what the Old West could be like at times. With expert performances from Timothy Olyphant, Ian McShane, Molly Parker, Jim Beaver, and the rest of the impressive ensemble, this three-season drama has been hailed as one of television’s greatest for a reason. It even produced a feature-length movie finale for those who wished it went on longer.
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‘The Magnificent Seven’ (1998–2000)
A resurgence of interest in the Western spiraled throughout the 1990s after several successful films led the charge, leading to more Western TV shows than audiences had seen since the ’60s. One such program was The Magnificent Seven, a television remake of the original 1960 film that took its time to explore the members of the title Seven in an episodic format that highlighted each gunslinger. With Michael Biehn leading the charge as Chris Larabee, he proved that he could headline the genre as well as anyone.
With a great cast and a highly bingeable two seasons, The Magnificent Seven built upon the foundation of the original film (remade in the extended two-part pilot) and gave new life to the title heroes. With the feel of classic Western television but with a more modern network television aesthetic, the series would’ve been perfect in today’s streaming landscape. It’s also just a great time that ended too soon.
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‘Into the West’ (2005)
A Steven Spielberg-produced miniseries event, Into the West played in six two-hour episodes that deserve to be revisited again on streaming. Following the dual narratives of the Wheeler family as they pioneered the American West and the Lakota people as they react to the changes around them, the miniseries is an engaging pivot from usual Western fare that examines nearly the entire century. Armed with a who’s-who list of cast members, this TNT production could easily have been spit into several films.
With a visual quality that was impressive for the day and a plot that echoes many of the same ideas found in its streaming contemporaries (the 1883 miniseries comes to mind), Into the West is an underrated triumph that chronicles what it took to settle and civilize the wild frontier. Limited event television at its finest, Into the West embodies many of the same visual, technical, and thematic qualities that make so many streaming shows stand out as crowning achievements today. Although only six episodes, it boasts a nine-hour runtime.
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‘How the West Was Won’ (1976–1979)
Similar to Into the West in some ways, How the West Was Won was an attempt by ABC to breathe new life into the Western film of the same name by expanding on the Macahan family as they venture into the West. Beginning with The Macahans television film, the series expanded into a three-part miniseries before eventually spawning two more seasons. Utilizing an engaging mix of episodic storytelling with occasional serialized threads, this is another program that would’ve done well on streaming.
Starring Gunsmoke legend James Arness as Zeb Macahan and Bruce Boxleitner as his nephew Luke, How the West Was Won consists of three seasons total, with each of the program’s 28 episodes running at 90 minutes a piece. In today’s streaming world where some episodes of Stranger Things run for two-hours, How the West Was Won would have thrived with an almost unlimited runtime. It’s loads of fun too, chronicling the Macahans’ story from the Civil War into the 1870s.
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‘Dead Man’s Gun’ (1997–1999)
Anthology programs like The Twilight Zone and Black Mirror do well on streaming platforms due to the weird, strange, and one-and-done nature of the stories these shows tell. If that’s something that tickles your fancy, then Showtime’s often forgotten Dead Man’s Gun is the next bingeable Western for you. Taking inspiration from Winchester ’73, the series follows a cursed gun that changes hands every episode, leading to the unfortunate demise of whoever uses the titular firearm.
By the end of the two-season anthology, the whole thing is wrapped up in a series finale that reveals the truth about the title gun, but even without that episode, Dead Man’s Gun is a show that would’ve done wonders on streaming, especially if each season had been split in two. Narrated by Kris Kristofferson, the show featured an impressive list of guest stars that would make even The Twilight Zone blush. Just another reason why this show would’ve thrived in the streaming world.
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‘Longmire’ (2012–2017)
Okay, this one is a bit of a cheat for two reasons. Firstly, Longmire is not a traditional Western, but a neo-Western that feels like a spiritual successor to many of the classic lawman-based horse operas of yesteryear. But the biggest reason this is a bit of a cheat is that although Longmire originally aired on A&E, the series was cancelled by the network and later revived on Netflix for its final three seasons. So, in some sense, this is actually a streaming show, though it didn’t start out as one — perhaps if it had, it would’ve lasted longer.
Following the adventures of rural Wyoming Sheriff Walt Longmire (Robert Taylor), Longmire was a great addition to the canon of the modern West that took the initial material from the Craig Johnson novels and elevated it for the screen. The brilliant mix of episodic mysteries and long-term serialized plots made the transition from A&E to Netflix feel seamless. It’s no wonder the streamer was so willing to pick up A&E’s top-rated program, which continues to draw fans in after all this time.
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‘Have Gun — Will Travel’ (1957–1963)
Although Gunsmoke has proven to be a streaming hit, most classic Western programs don’t feel as if they’re built for streaming. The slower, more episodic pace of many horse operas sets them apart from many of the stories told on streaming platforms. However, after The Mandalorian proved that one-and-done Western-inspired plots are perfect for the streaming world, there’s no denying that Have Gun — Will Travel would’ve succeeded in this format as well.
With six seasons under Paladin’s (Richard Boone) gunbelt with episodes running at 25 minutes a piece, Have Gun — Will Travel is the perfect show for a quick binge. As Paladin travels around the western United States, he finds himself often using his wit (rather than his gun) to solve conflicts across the frontier. Of course, he’s no stranger to a gunfight either, making him one of the best TV gunslingers out there.
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‘Lonesome Dove’ (1989)
In the wake of Robert Duvall‘s passing, there is no better (nor more bingeable) Western miniseries out there than Lonesome Dove. Based on the exceptional novel by Larry McMurtry, the four-part television epic (billed by many as an extended film) follows ex-Texas Rangers Gus McCrae (Duvall) and Woodrow F. Call (Tommy Lee Jones) as they drive cattle from Texas to Montana. It’s a powerful tale of love, loss, friendship, violence, and just about everything else that makes up the American dream.
Lonesome Dove did impressive numbers on CBS back when it aired in 1989, even spawning a continuation series with some returning cast members. But on streaming, Lonesome Dove certainly would have soared. As the perfect tribute for Western fans, this six-hour epic is a masterclass in genre filmmaking that touches on everything that makes the novel (and the West itself) so fascinating, with performances of a lifetime from Duvall and Jones that give it a distinct flavor.
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After waiting for over a year, viewers finally found out who died in the newest season of Virgin River.
The season 6 finale, which aired in December 2024, showed Jack (Martin Henderson) arriving at Charmaine’s (Lauren Hammersley) home, only to find a startling scene.
When the hit Netflix series returned for season 7 on Thursday, March 12, it was confirmed that Charmaine was kidnapped while Calvin (Josh Blacker) had been killed.
Charmaine was the main suspect since she was nowhere to be found. Brie (Zibby Allen), however, figured out that the mom of two was taken hostage and ultimately connected it back to Charmaine’s boss Grant (Alessandro Juliani).
Virgin River is almost back for season 7 after ending on a major cliffhanger for Charmaine. During the season 6 finale, which aired in December 2024, Lauren Hammersley‘s divisive character appeared to go missing when her home was found ransacked. Charmaine and her twin babies were gone, which caused concern among fans about whether they […]
Grant claimed he killed Calvin to protect Charmaine. He was ultimately arrested for murdering Calvin and abducting Charmaine.
“I knew somebody was dead, but I wasn’t sure who exactly it was until I knew what it would lead to,” showrunner Patrick Sean Smith told TV Line on Thursday. “I saw the potential in what the different [options] were, but I wanted to explore all the different choices to see which played best in the totality of the season.”
Smith called Calvin’s death a “convenient” way to end Calvin’s story. He noted that Calvin has “already come back from the dead and wants his children and has murdered people. [The actor was recast in season 6] as well, so it just felt like an opportunity to clean that out.”
Season 7 of Virgin River went through several cast changes. News broke on Thursday that Marco Grazzini won’t be returning as a series regular.
Netflix’s longest-running scripted series Virgin River has gone through some surprising cast changes — so who is expected to appear in season 7? Based on Robyn Carr’s book series, Virgin River follows the lives of residents living in a small town in Northern California, including Mel and Jack. The hit series, which premiered in 2019, […]
“Character departures are very common in this business — especially on a long-running and beloved series like Virgin River,” Grazzini, 45, who has been on the show since season 2, told Entertainment Weekly. “It’s been a wonderful opportunity to play Mike for six seasons.”
Grazzini said he has “nothing but love for the cast, crew and especially the phenomenal fans who make the show so special,” adding, “I’m excited for this new chapter in my career.”
In addition to Grazzini, Lauren Hammersley, who has been playing Charmaine since the show premiered on Netflix in 2019, is also not expected to come back. With the exception of Grazzini, the rest of Virgin River‘s season 7 series regulars are expected to return in season 8.
This isn’t the first time the show has gone through some changes behind the scenes. Grayson Gurnsey left as Ricky after season 4, and Mark Ghanimé, who played Cameron, had a surprising exit once season 6 was released.
Virgin River is currently streaming on Netflix.
Jana Kramer has been an open book about her divorce from ex-husband Mike Caussin — but she wouldn’t have shared everything publicly without his approval.
“Even writing stuff about my ex in my book, it’s like, ‘Hey, I’m obviously writing stories, here are some of them. Would you like to see them?’” Kramer, 42, recalled on the Friday, March 13, episode of her “Whine Down” podcast.
Kramer said that she gave Caussin, 39, a heads-up about what she planned to include in her 2023 book, The Next Chapter: Making Peace with Hard Memories, Finding Hope All Around Me, and Clearing Space for Good Things to Come―Navigating Heartbreak and Loss with Wisdom.
Kramer explained, “I think it’s the respectful thing to do to reach out to people if you’re going to talk about them.”
The One Tree Hill alum joked that she told Caussin at the time that “because our book deal about trust went away,” she was instead going to write about her experience as a divorcee.
Jana Kramer made sure her ex-husband Mike Caussin read the special shout-out she gave him in her new book, The Next Chapter. “I know that you have not read the book, but there is one part I do want you to read,” Kramer, 39, told Caussin, 36, on the Monday, October 30, episode of her […]
The now-exes previously collaborated on The Good Fight: Wanting to Leave, Choosing to Stay, and the Powerful Practice for Loving Faithfully and were supposed to work together on a second project about trust when Kramer learned that Caussin allegedly cheated on her . (Caussin has not publicly spoke about the alleged infidelity, but Kramer wrote about it in her book). They split for good in spring 2021.
“I said, what I want you to know first and foremost is that this isn’t an ‘I hate Mike book.’ This is about my year post-divorce,” Kramer remembered on Friday’s podcast.
She told him, “There are things I didn’t speak about to protect you, mostly the kids. Because if there were certain things I put in there he would’ve fought [about it].”
Kramer told her listeners, “I felt like I was tasteful enough with the stories” and Caussin agreed.
Jana Kramer managed to save a few revelations for her second book, The Next Chapter. After initially releasing The Good Fight: Wanting to Leave, Choosing to Stay, and the Powerful Practice for Loving Faithfully with then-husband Mike Caussin, the spouses were given a book deal to write a second installment on trust in 2021. Two […]
“He goes, ‘I trust that you are saying what you’re saying about the stories and that you wouldn’t put in what I would hope you wouldn’t,’” she shared.
Kramer confessed that if the tables were turned, “I would’ve read every single page.”
When asked whether she would have “changed” any parts of the story if Caussin had objected, Kramer admitted that she would but only “pieces” of her book because it was her “truth.”
Kramer noted that when it comes to her split from Caussin, her book and what she discusses on her podcast only focuses on their past together, not what the retired NFL player is doing now.
Mike Caussin, Jana Kramer. Rick Diamond/Getty Images for CMT
“Whatever you do now, it’s not on me to talk about. I’m not that person,” Kramer said. “All I’ve ever talked about was past experiences when we were in a marriage.”
Kramer announced in April 2021 that she and Caussin were getting divorced after nearly six years of marriage.
“‘It’s time.’ As I try to make sense of a reality I never wanted to believe could be possible again, those words have now become a reality,” she wrote via Instagram at the time. ”I’ve fought y’all. I’ve loved hard. I’ve forgiven. I’ve put the work in. I’ve given everything I have, and now I have nothing else to give.”
Kramer and Caussin previously separated in 2016 after Us Weekly broke the news that he was unfaithful. Caussin later entered treatment for sex addiction and the pair renewed their vows in 2017.
Jana Kramer and Mike Caussin are proud to say they’ve found a way to be cordial exes after a public divorce. “You have to love your kids more than you hate your ex,” Kramer, 40, wrote via her Instagram Story on Monday, April 15, when asked how she remains close with her ex-husband. “And I […]
The exes, who share daughter Jolie, 10, and son Jace, 7, split for good in 2021 after he allegedly confessed to cheating on her again. (Kramer is now married to Allan Russell, with whom she shares son Roman, 2.)
Kramer has continued to speak about her highs and lows with Caussin as well as their coparenting dynamic on her podcast.
In her book, she claimed that amid their divorce proceedings, Caussin told her, “You know, I never really loved you.”
“He wanted to hurt me, and news flash, it did,” she wrote. “I had taken massive steps away from him and toward a new future in the last few weeks, but hearing those words confirmed the little voice in my head that had been telling me that everything he did and said in our marriage was because he didn’t love me.”
March has already been a great month for Prime Video subscribers, as a brand-new screen adaptation of a classic literary tale has taken the streamer by storm. Able to overcome competition from the likes of Fallout Season 2 and the return of Ben Watkins‘ Cross, Young Sherlock, based on the young adult thriller novel series Young Sherlock Holmes by Andrew Lane, immediately topped the Prime Video streaming charts in the U.S. Boasting the burgeoning acting talent of Hero Fiennes Tiffin and the directing prowess of veteran Guy Ritchie, Young Sherlock is a hit. But for those who have already finished with their binge of the series, what should you watch next? To help you decide, here’s a look at three Prime Video shows you need to binge this weekend.
For more recommendations, check out our list of the best shows and movies on Prime Video.
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‘Scarpetta’ (2026)
Rotten Tomatoes: 71% | IMDb: 5.7/10
The hottest new arrival on Prime Video this week is the perfect place to begin this list of recommendations. Scarpetta, based on Patricia Cornwell’s book series of the same name, follows the brilliant titular forensic pathologist, portrayed by Nicole Kidman, as she travels to various locations solving improbable crimes and puzzling mysteries using her detailed skillset.
Praised for “captivating” performances in Aidan Kelley‘s review for Collider, Scarpetta‘s biggest highlight has to be its star-studded cast. Kidman alone is enough to lead a series, but throw in the likes of Jamie Lee Curtis, Bobby Cannavale, Ariana DeBose, and Simon Baker, and a recipe for a streaming hit is born. Already rivaling Young Sherlock for the Prime Video crown, join the rest of the world in binge-watching Scarpetta.
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‘A Small Light’ (2023)
Rotten Tomatoes: 100% | IMDb: 8.4/10
At a time when the world seems constantly frightening, this series is the perfect reminder that light pushes through even in the darkest times. A Small Light follows the life of Miep Gies (Bel Powley), a Dutch woman most famous for sheltering Anne Frank (Billie Boulet) during the Holocaust for more than two years.
To take such a powerful true story and turn it into eight phenomenal episodes is no easy task, but to do so with such delicate respect for the real people at its heart is even more remarkable. A Small Light is one of the best historical series of this decade and boasts a terrific selection of performances, led by Powley in a turn that earned her a Critics’ Choice Award nomination.
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‘Clean Slate’ (2025)
Rotten Tomatoes: 87% | IMDb: 6.6/10
For something different this weekend, why not try a series that was cruelly cancelled way before its time? That series is Clean Slate, which follows Desiree Slate (Laverne Cox) as she returns to her hometown in Alabama to reunite with her estranged father, Harry (George Wallace). However, the last time Harry saw Desiree, she was living as a man.
As trans voices continue to be silenced, help this gem of a series let its voice be heard. There has been no official reason given for the show’s cancellation, and it doesn’t take a genius to see why a series like this could face the ax quicker than its contemporaries in a divisive political climate. A smart, funny sitcom with plenty of important stuff to say, don’t let Clean Slate pass you by.
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This 27-Year-Old Brendan Fraser Fantasy Adventure Saga Is Storming Streaming Ahead of ‘The Mummy 4’
In just a few weeks, this Brendan Fraser-led action-adventure film will be returning to theaters for its 25th anniversary. But in the meantime, fans are revisiting this movie, especially after it was confirmed that he will be returning to the franchise, along with one of his most legendary co-stars. It seems fans are keen to see Fraser make another theatrical comeback, years after the movie’s debut.
Fraser began his acting career in 1990 and has since appeared in many projects, including Journey to the Center of the Earth, Rental Family, and a handful of DC projects, such as Titans and Doom Patrol. During his career resurgence in the 2020s, his performance in The Whale earned widespread recognition, including the Academy Award for “Best Actor” and nominations for “Best Actor in a Leading Role” at the BAFTAs and “Best Actor in a Motion Picture – Drama” at the Golden Globes. But before his career comeback, Fraser was already a recognized actor, and one of his projects is still a fan favorite to this day.
The Mummy and its sequel, The Mummy Returns, had a streaming comeback over the weekend, with The Mummy Returns placing at #2 on HBO Max’s Top Movies worldwide, between Jurassic World Rebirth and Alien, while The Mummy sat at #8, between Hulk and Locke. The Mummy franchise began in 1999 with a remake of the 1932 film of the same name, directed by Stephen Sommers. The trilogy stars Fraser as Rick O’Connell, an adventurer and treasure hunter, who must face a resurrected mummy determined to end the world. Both films found success after their theatrical releases, generating over $400 million each, and The Mummy received an Academy Award nomination for “Best Sound.” At the same time, the sequel earned four Saturn Award nominations, including “Best Fantasy Film.”
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Is Brendan Fraser Returning To ‘The Mummy’ Franchise?
Ever since the release of the third installment of The Mummy franchise, The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor, Universal Pictures attempted to create a cinematic universe called the “Dark Universe,” with The Mummy leading the charge, starring Tom Cruise, but it was poorly received by fans and critics alike, and Lee Cronin’s The Mummy is set to enter theaters next month.
Recently, there was speculation that Fraser would return to The Mummy franchise, 17 years after the last film. And in 2025, those reports came true, as the actor will be reuniting with Rachel Weisz, who played the love interest, Evelyn Carnahan. According to the directors of The Mummy 4, Matt Bettinelli-Olpin and Tyler Gillett, they’ve reassured that Fraser and Weisz’s appearances aren’t “nostalgia bait” and that they want to be respectful of the previous films. However, it was reported that The Mummy 4 will not take into account the events of The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor. While plot details for this movie are still under wraps, it was reported that production prep is scheduled to start in May and shooting is expected to begin in August.
The Mummy is available to stream on Hulu in the U.S. Meanwhile, The Mummy 4 is scheduled to come out in 2028. Follow Collider for more updates.
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April 16, 1999
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124 minutes
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James Jacks, Sean Daniel
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With box-office ceilings having dropped in recent years, movies that would have been expected to gross $1 billion worldwide now tap out at around $800 million. The biggest impact of this recession was felt by films such as Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania and Jurassic World Rebirth, which fell short of their respective predecessors by around 20%. However, a couple of years ago, one sci-fi movie exceeded expectations and delivered the second-biggest worldwide haul of its franchise. The movie not only proved to be a major box office hit, but has also done very well on home video. This streak continued recently, when it debuted on HBO Max in several overseas markets and promptly claimed the streamer’s global viewership crown.
The movie featured a cast including a handful of future stars such as Isabela Merced, Cailee Spaeny, David Jonsson, and others. It also served as something of a comeback for its director, who was coming off a failed franchise reboot — The Girl in the Spider’s Web. The movie in question earned positive reviews and was praised for returning the franchise to its horror roots. The franchise was launched over four decades ago by Ridley Scott, who served as one of the producers on the new film. Scott has maintained control of the franchise’s creative direction, having previously worked for several years on a new installment with District 9 director Neill Blomkamp set to helm. However, that project fell apart, and Blomkamp didn’t have the warmest words for his experience.
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The movie in question, of course, is Fede Álvarez‘s Alien: Romulus, which resurrected the long-running Alien franchise after Scott’s Alien: Covenant underperformed in 2017. Romulus grossed $350 million at the worldwide box office in 2024, and was followed by Noah Hawley‘s acclaimed Hulu series Alien: Earth in 2025. A sequel to Romulus is in the works, although Álvarez has said that he will not return. Romulus earned mostly positive reviews and is now sitting at a “Certified Fresh” 80% score on the aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes. The website’s consensus reads, “Honoring its nightmarish predecessors while chestbursting at the seams with new frights of its own, Romulus injects some fresh acid blood into one of cinema’s great horror franchises.” Romulus made it to the number one spot on HBO Max before dropping down to a still respectable number five on the global HBO Max charts.
Stay tuned to Collider for more updates.
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August 16, 2024
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Sometimes the drama doesn’t stay on TV—it hits close to home. Reality star Jenelle Evans is facing a frightening situation off-screen as her 16-year-old son, Jace, has been placed in a mental health facility. The placement follows a serious incident involving his grandmother, Barbara Evans. Jenelle and her mother became household names after appearing on hit shows like ‘16 and Pregnant’ and ‘Teen Mom 2,’ where grandma often stepped in—even when unwanted—to care for Jace.
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What Happened Between Jace And His Grandmother?
According to reports, the incident occurred on February 22 at Barbara Evans’ home in North Carolina. Authorities responded to what they described as a “troubled teen disturbance” after Barbara reportedly called 911. Sources tell TMZ that Jace allegedly pulled a gun on his grandmother, put it to his own head, and threatened both Barbara and himself. There were also concerns about possible substance use in the lead-up to the incident, with claims that Jace had been drinking and using drugs.
For context, Jace has been in his grandmother’s care since birth, when she took custody of him. Custody was returned to Janelle 13 years later, in 2023, per PEOPLE. It’s unclear why he remained with Barbara Evans after the legal change.
How Jenelle Is Handling The Situation
A spokesperson for Jenelle told Entertainment Weekly that the reality star is “still trying to find him the best [facility] to meet his needs.” Jenelle currently lives in Las Vegas and is a full-time mom to her other children: 11-year-old Kaiser with ex-boyfriend Nathan Griffith, and 9-year-old Ensley with ex-husband David Eason. Jace, her oldest, was conceived with her high school boyfriend Andrew Lewis.
Jace’s Next Steps Revealed
Jace is now receiving professional care at a mental health facility, though it’s unclear how long he will remain in treatment. Those close to the family say the focus is on his health and stability rather than public commentary. Furthermore, law enforcement confirmed the response to Barbara’s 911 call, but details remain limited. Both Jenelle and Barbara have not publicly commented on the situation beyond statements through representatives.
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Maya Hawke is in the honeymoon phase of her relationship with husband Christian Lee Hutson one month after they tied the knot.
Hawke, 27, called married life “absolutely fantastic” while attending the world premiere of her new movie Wishful Thinking on Thursday, March 12.
“I’m a very, very lucky person who’s very happy right now,” Hawke told People at the SXSW Conference & Festivals in Austin, Texas. “And yeah, [I] couldn’t be more grateful.”
The Stranger Things alum couldn’t stop gushing about her romance with Hutson, 35, at the event.
Stranger Things star Maya Hawke is married after saying “I do” to Christian Lee Hutson on Valentine’s Day. Hawke, 27, and Hutson, 35, exchanged vows on Saturday, February 14, in New York City, according to photos obtained by People. The bride looked elegant in a white ballgown with a matching cropped jacket, while Hutson sported […]
“I feel so lucky to have found my best friend and to have someone I can tell anything to,” Hawke told Page Six on Thursday of her spouse, who is a singer-songwriter. “It makes something like getting married feel like, ‘Oh, of course,’ you know, not like, ‘What?’ And I’m very, very, very lucky, so I’m really happy.”
She added that she’s “ecstatically happy” following her wedding. “I mean … love is the best,” Hawke revealed.
Hawke and Hutson surprised fans by exchanging vows on Valentine’s Day, February 14, in New York City.
Uma Thurman and Maya Hawke looked refined and aligned at the Room to Grow 25th anniversary gala in New York City. The mother-daughter duo graced the Wednesday, October 25, blue carpet in coordinated all-black ensembles. Thurman, 53, opted for a timeless black dress that featured a subtle but sexy thigh-high slit. She teamed the garment […]
According to photos from the nuptials obtained by multiple outlets, Hawke wore an elegant white ballgown with a matching cropped jacket. Hutson wore a classic black tuxedo to say, “I do.”
The bride’s famous parents, exes Uma Thurman and Ethan Hawke, were on hand to celebrate their special day. (Thurman, 55, welcomed Maya with Ethan, 55, in July 1998. The exes, who split in 2005, also share son Levon, 24. Ethan is also father to daughters Clementine, 17, and India, 14, whom he shares with wife Ryan Shawhughes Hawke.)
Maya’s Stranger Things costars were also represented on the guest list, with Finn Wolfhard, Gaten Matarazzo, Caleb McLaughlin, Sadie Sink, Natalia Dyer and Joe Keery all showing up to toast the happy couple.
Maya Hawke, Christian Lee Hutson. Ilya S. Savenok/Getty Images for Tibet House US
Maya and Hutson’s wedding day was unexpected as the pair never publicly announced their engagement.
The newlyweds dated for roughly three years before they walked down the aisle. They were first romantically linked in 2023.
Maya opened up about finding love with Hutson in 2024 during an appearance on The Zach Sang Show.
Millie Bobby Brown, Gaten Matarazzo and the rest of the Stranger Things cast have evolved tremendously since the show began in 2016. The once relatively unknown actors burst into the Hollywood industry full speed ahead after the drama’s massive success. “I don’t think Netflix thought it was going to be as huge as it became, […]
“I cannot recommend highly enough dating your friends. It’s the best,” she gushed. “They know you, and as a human being who has dated other people. They really know you as a person who has feelings … not just a piece of paper for them to project their image of [the] perfect girlfriend onto. It’s the best to feel seen in that way.”
That same year, Hutson peeled back the curtain on his and Maya’s working relationship after recording several songs together.
“I just have so much fun writing with her, similar to Phoebe [Bridgers],” Hutson told Extra in November 2024. “I think she really understands how my brain works and is very good at helping flesh out the little world. It’s fun to be bouncing these characters around with her, and it’s just unbelievable.”
Netflix has yet to confirm the return of Selling Sunset for season 10, but the cast has already hinted who will — and won’t — return.
Season 9, which premiered in October 2025, left the future of the show unclear, with many of the central friendships fractured. Emma Hernan was no longer close to Chrishell Stause — or Chelsea Lazkani — due to her relationship with then-boyfriend Blake Davis.
Chrishell, meanwhile, was only on good terms with Chelsea, who was also keeping her distance from the rest of the cast. Chelsea was specifically at odds with Mary Bonnet and Bre Tiesi after individual feuds addressed on screen.
The cast member with the most drama became Nicole Young after Jason and Brett Oppenheim fired her following a controversial group dinner. Most of the show’s stars refused to film with Nicole, which led to further complications.
Netflix Selling Sunset getting renewed for season 9 feels inevitable, but will the whole group be back? The reality series, which debuted in 2019, became an overnight success for Netflix as viewers were introduced to employees at high-end Los Angeles real estate brokerage the Oppenheim Group. Selling Sunset always has fans talking — whether it […]
By the time the group sat down for the reunion, the division was worse than ever. Several cast members later teased that they were unsure about coming back for more episodes while former stars like Christine Quinn hinted at a possible return.
Scroll down to see which stars are — and are not — planning to return for a season 10:
Jason Oppenheim
It wouldn’t be Selling Sunset without the brothers who put the Oppenheim in the Oppenheim Group, so Jason Oppenheim is expected to be back.
Brett Oppenheim
The same goes for Brett Oppenheim, since Jason needs someone to argue with about the hedge in front of their office.
Christine Quinn
Christine Quinn exited Selling Sunset after season 5, which aired in 2022. Christine teased the possibility of her return to the reality show in February 2026. Us exclusively revealed in March 2026, “Christine is coming back” for season 10 after nearly four years off the show.
An insider told Us at the time that filming was already “supposed to start” but it had been “delayed because they are waiting for [Christine] to finish negotiations.”
Mary Bonnet
“Absolutely [I will come back]. I think so,” Mary Bonnet said during a red carpet interview at the 2025 National Television Awards. “As long as everyone’s on the same page on the direction that we want the show to go in. I’ll always be back.”
Chrishell Stause
When asked about returning for another season of the hit reality series, Chrishell Stause appeared to hint she was weighing her options.
“The reunion was so brutal. In that moment, I realized I will be done here going forward. I wish everyone the best, but this isn’t the place for me. It felt a little bit like a dog pile,” she told Variety in October 2025. “I don’t know when they will start filming. I hope they never tell me.”
She confirmed her exit one month later. “I’ve gotten to a place where I don’t need the show financially. I’m lucky to have other forms of employment, because it’s no longer good for my mental health,” she told Bustle.
Us confirmed in March 2026 that Chrishell is “not coming back” after previously talking about her need to take a step back.
Heather Rae El Moussa
Heather Rae El Moussa. Courtesy of Netflix
“If I was to ever go back, it would be with Selling Sunset [and not Selling the OC] — just because that was my group,” Heather Rae El Moussa told Us in July 2025 before her season 9 cameo. “We were all an office and friends before Selling Sunset was even a show.”
She continued: “I have a rapport with them, I have loyalty with them and I have a lot of history with them. So if I want to go back, it would be Selling Sunset and not Selling the OC.”
Us exclusively confirmed in March 2026 that Heather is returning for season 10 of the Netflix series after leaving during season 7 in 2023.
Amanza Smith
Despite shifting back to interior design instead of selling real estate, Amanza Smith will likely return in season 10.
Emma Hernan
During an exclusive interview with Us in November 2025, Emma Hernan remained unsure about her future with the show.
“It’s one of those things where we’ll see when the call comes. But I’m really happy with my life right now, and it’s been really peaceful. It was just such a refreshing feeling to be done with the reunion, because that was so emotionally draining,” she explained. “I’ve been just really enjoying my time on the East Coast. A lot of time with my family, a lot of time with Blake, and I can’t picture at this moment filming again. I’m really happy with where things are at, and we’ll see what happens.”
Emma hinted at a possible departure on the “Untraditionally Lala” podcast, saying, “I was basically done [after] season 8 and I came back to tell my side of the story. I mean, I’m kind of … I’m tapped [out].”
Emma said she didn’t want to make an official statement. “I’ll never say never. I don’t like when people say they’re not going to join the show and then they do. I’ve heard that so many times where people are like, ‘I’m never coming back.’ And they’re back every season,” she added. “A lot of people have done and said that — I’m not naming names.”
She continued: “I’ve actually never said it but I’m at a point where I’m really happy with my life. I love my family. I’ve been trying to spend more time with them. I enjoy being home with the family and I’ve been on the East Coast a lot this year, which has been really nice for me.”
Chelsea Lazkani
While attending the 2025 National Television Awards, Chelsea Lazkani said she was “undecided” about coming back for more seasons. Us exclusively confirmed in March 2026 that, like Chrishell Stause and Nicole Young, Chelsea is not coming back for another season.
Nicole Young
Season 9 showed Nicole Young getting fired from the Oppenheim Group, which she later claimed was just for show.
“I still work at the Oppenheim Group. Getting ‘fired’ was just a dramatic story line,” she wrote via Instagram in October 2025. “I wasn’t privy to [it] until I saw the episode where the cast was told I was let go.”
Nicole then hinted she could return in season 10, telling Netflix’s Tudum, “My new priority will be Nashville, but it definitely won’t be goodbye to L.A. real estate.”
A source exclusively told Us in March 2026 that Nicole would not be returning to the reality show for the new season.
Bre Tiesi
Bre Tiesi will likely return in season 10 but hasn’t confirmed or denied anything yet.
Alanna Gold
After joining the show one season prior, Alanna Gold was largely missing from most scenes in season 9. It remains unclear whether she will come back for more episodes.
Sandra Vergara
Sofía Vergara‘s sister Sandra Vergara hinted to Us that she wanted a chance to share more of her side of the story after joining season 9 later on.
“I came in midseason. So, I just wish I was introduced before,” she told Us in October 2025. “I don’t come from that world and I am a big personality, but these people had a lot of history with one another. You have to navigate [a lot]. At first, I didn’t want to watch the show because I wanted to make my own impressions. But then I’m like, ‘F*** it. I’m going to watch the show.’”
She continued: “I watched it and I understand why certain people have anger toward certain people. To me, it’s all very unnecessary. It is little things, and how is that a reason for an ongoing feud? Don’t make a thing more than what it actually is.”
The early 1950s were a fascinating period in film history, a moment when Hollywood spectacle, international artistry, and daring storytelling intersected in new ways. In particular, the movies of 1951 capture a world in transition, reflecting postwar anxieties, romantic idealism, technological curiosity, and evolving cinematic language.
They come in all shapes and sizes, from noirish psychological thrillers and sweeping romances to groundbreaking sci-fi and dazzling musicals. The best went on to be deeply influential. Their combination of artistry and emotional power has ensured their place in movie history.
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‘Ace in the Hole’ (1951)
“I don’t go to church. Kneeling bags my nylons.” Ace in the Hole is a satirical drama from Billy Wilder with strong hints of film noir. It features Kirk Douglas as a cynical journalist who stumbles upon a man trapped in a cave (Richard Benedict) and manipulates the situation into a media spectacle to revive his career. This setup becomes the springboard for a study of the darker sides of ambition and public fascination. These themes continue to ring true today, perhaps even more than they did in the ’50s.
Much of the movie’s success comes courtesy of Douglas’ fierce performance. Here, he’s charismatic, ruthless, and deeply flawed, making the character both fascinating and repellent. He’s handed a tight, smart script that maintains its momentum and serves up more than a few great lines. All in all, while Ace in the Hole was not popular in its own time, it remains a sharp critique of media sensationalism.
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‘The River’ (1951)
“The river flows and we must follow.” Directed by French legend Jean Renoir, The River tells the story of a British family living along the Ganges in India, seen through the eyes of a young girl (Patricia Walters) coming of age amid cultural encounters, personal loss, and quiet discoveries. Rather than being a conventional narrative, the movie consists of a series of reflections on childhood, change, and the passage of time. The storytelling is gentle and observational, touching on universal experiences of growing up. As a result, despite being rooted in a very specific moment, The River feels timeless.
In addition, the movie stands out with its extraordinary sense of atmosphere and place. Renoir richly captures the rhythms of life along the river, showing festivals, daily routines, and the changing seasons. The lush Technicolor photography brings the landscape to life, making the natural environment feel almost like another character in the story.
8
‘The Lavender Hill Mob’ (1951)
“I’m not a criminal. I’m an entrepreneur.” The Lavender Hill Mob is one of the defining comedies from British production company Ealing Studios. It follows a mild-mannered bank clerk (Alec Guinness) who devises an elaborate plan to steal gold bullion and smuggle it abroad by melting it into souvenir statues. But as the scheme unfolds, unforeseen complications naturally arise, leading to a series of comedic misadventures that test the conspirators’ ingenuity. A big part of the fun comes from watching the characters’ carefully laid plans unravel spectacularly.
The movie continues to hold up today because the pacing is brisk and the script is clever. The plot moves quickly from set piece to set, buoyed by a constant stream of witty dialogue. Plus, the film benefits enormously from Guinness’ performance. Instead of portraying the mastermind as a typical criminal, he plays him as timid, polite, and almost painfully ordinary. This contrast drives much of the humor.
7
‘The African Queen’ (1951)
“Nature, Mr. Allnut, is what we are put in this world to rise above.” The African Queen is one of the major works by director John Huston. The story pairs a rough riverboat captain (Humphrey Bogart) with a prim missionary (Katherine Hepburn) as they journey through treacherous waters during World War I. Their unlikely partnership evolves into mutual respect and affection over the course of their daring mission. While that premise might not sound like anything special, the film succeeds due to the sheer megawatt star power and the chemistry between the leads.
The characters begin as complete opposites: Charlie is scruffy, cynical, and fond of drinking, while Rose is disciplined, determined, and morally upright. Watching these two personalities clash, cooperate, and gradually grow closer is endlessly entertaining. The character development is very satisfying. Not to mention, the plot is filled to the brim with adventure, with danger dogging the protagonists at every turn.
6
‘An American in Paris’ (1951)
“Why can’t you behave?” This is one of the great musicals, a colorful extravaganza boasting some of the decade’s most enjoyable music and dance routines. The story focuses on an expat painter (Gene Kelly) pursuing both artistic success and romantic fulfillment in postwar Paris. There, he falls in love with a young French woman, Lise (Leslie Caron). Kelly is great in the part, turning in a physical and incredibly expressive performance that’s heightened yet still feels emotionally real.
Acting aside, An American in Paris simply wows with its choreography (also handled by Kelly). The most famous sequences are the provocative chair dance and the extended ballet finale, which lasts nearly seventeen minutes. In this ambitious dream sequence, the sets and costumes are designed to resemble famous styles of French painting, including Impressionism and other artistic movements. The result is a breathtaking fusion of dance, music, and visual art.
5
‘The Day the Earth Stood Still’ (1951)
“Klaatu barada nikto.” The Day the Earth Stood Still begins with the arrival of an alien visitor, Klaatu (Michael Rennie), and his imposing robot Gort, who land in Washington, D.C., bearing a warning for humanity. Klaatu seeks to communicate a message about the dangers of violence and the need for global cooperation in the atomic age, but governments react with fear and suspicion. At the time, this premise bucked sci-fi convention, presenting the extra-terrestrial not as a fearsome invader but a moral messenger.
The imagery is striking and went on to be influential, helping to define the look of sci-fi. Sure, these visual effects are very dated now, but the themes are still relevant, speaking to Cold War anxieties yet offering a broader commentary on fear, responsibility, and the possibility of change. Klaatu’s warning serves as a metaphor for the dangers of unchecked militarism and paranoia, especially when it comes to nuclear weapons. Despite that bleakness, the movie is fundamentally hopeful.
4
‘A Place in the Sun’ (1951)
“I love you… I love you… I love you.” Montgomery Clift leads this one as George Eastman, a young man who rises from poverty and becomes entangled in a romantic triangle between a wealthy socialite (Elizabeth Taylor) and a factory worker (Shelley Winters) who becomes pregnant. He struggles with ambition and desire, and his choices eventually lead to devastating consequences that test his character. The story that follows is emotionally intense and deeply tragic.
This might have been a little overwhemingly grim were it not for the stellar performances. Clift plays George as sensitive and conflicted, a man torn between love, ambition, and desperation. Meanwhile, Taylor is typically memorable in her part, bringing elegance and idealism. Their dynamic crackles with romantic energy. Director George Stevens knows how to shoot his stars, using evocative lighting, close-ups, and carefully composed frames to heighten the emotional tension, winning the Best Director Oscar for his efforts.
3
‘Strangers on a Train’ (1951)
“Crisscross.” Here, Alfred Hitchcock adapts Patricia Highsmith‘s novel into a terrific psychological thriller, built on the sturdy foundation of a screenplay co-written by Raymond Chandler. Strangers on a Train centers on two men (Farley Granger and Robert Walker) who meet by chance and discuss the idea of exchanging murders to avoid detection. When one of them takes the conversation seriously, the other becomes trapped in a psychological nightmare as he struggles to escape the consequences of a pact he never intended to honor.
Hitchcock’s directorial brilliance is on display the whole way through. Here, he uses visual storytelling, clever editing, and carefully staged sequences to build white-knuckle suspense. Scenes such as the chaotic carousel climax and the famous tennis match, where Bruno’s still gaze contrasts with the crowd’s moving heads, demonstrate his mastery of cinematic tension. While it opened to mixed reviews, Strangers on a Train is now ranked among the Master of Suspense’s very best films.
2
‘A Streetcar Named Desire’ (1951)
“I have always depended on the kindness of strangers.” Directed by Elia Kazan, A Streetcar Named Desire brings Tennessee Williams’ play to the screen, following Blanche DuBois (Vivien Leigh) as she arrives in New Orleans to stay with her sister Stella (Kim Hunter) and Stella’s husband Stanley (Marlon Brando). Their apartment sooms becomes a pressure cooker of tension and desire, as Blanche’s fragile illusions collide with Stanley’s harsh realism.
The result is one of the great ensemble dramas, with practically everybody turning in a phenomenal performance. Indeed, Leigh, Hunter, and Karl Malden would all win Oscars for their work. That said, the most impactful performance belongs to Brando. With this role, he brought a new style of naturalistic acting to the screen, combining physical intensity with emotional unpredictability. His energy is truly explosive, making it hard to look away. It’s one of the very best performances of the 1950s.
1
‘Alice in Wonderland’ (1951)
“We’re all mad here.” Alice in Wonderland is one of those animated classics so good that it feels less like a regular movie and more like a modern myth or shared dream. Vividly bringing Lewis Carroll‘s vision to the screen, this iconic tale follows a curious young girl (Kathryn Beaumont) who tumbles down a rabbit hole into a whimsical world filled with eccentric characters, talking animals, and surreal adventures. The most memorable figures include the Cheshire Cat, the Mad Hatter, and the Queen of Hearts, characters now recognized the world over.
The visual design is amazing the whole way through. The animators fully embrace the surreal nature of Wonderland, filling the film with shifting perspectives, strange landscapes, and exaggerated characters. The colorful animation gives the film a dreamlike quality that perfectly captures the playful nonsense of Carroll’s writing. In this regard, Alice in Wonderland was a forerunner to the psychedelic aesthetic that would become popular a decade later.
Alice in Wonderland
- Release Date
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July 26, 1951
- Runtime
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75 Minutes
- Director
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Clyde Geronimi, Wilfred Jackson, Hamilton Luske
- Writers
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Winston Hibler, Ted Sears, Bill Peet, Erdman Penner, Joe Rinaldi, Milt Banta, Bill Cottrell, Dick Kelsey, Joe Grant, Dick Huemer, Del Connell, Tom Oreb, John Walbridge
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