There are plenty of largely forgotten TV shows based on movies but did you know that there are just many cinematic TV series adaptations that have not stood the test of time? See for yourself by taking a look at some notable (or should we say "obscure") movies based on TV shows that you likely forgot about.

Munster, Go Home! (1966)

If you are not a fan of Rob Zombie's Munsters movie, you should check out Munster, Go Home! Released in technicolor months after the final episode of the original sitcom, the film (also starring original cast members) sees Herman, Lily, and the rest come at odds with their neighbors when they inherit a lavish estate in England.

The Avengers (1998)

Not to be confused with a Marvel movie with the same title, The Avengers is based on a British spy TV show from the 1960s. A critically reviled box office bomb, the film stars Ralph Fiennes and Uma Thurman as secret agents out to stop Sir August de Wynter (Sir Sean Connery) from taking over the world with a weather control device.

Return To The Batcave: The Misadventures Of Adam And Burt (2003)

One of the first feature-length, live-action Batman movies was a direct spin-off of the Adam West and Burt Ward-led TV show released in theaters months after it premiered in 1966. Nearly forty years later, the actors played themselves in Return to the Batcave: The Misadventures of Adam and Burt, which is both a biopic (starring Jack Brewer and Jason Marsden as West and Ward) and a reunion film in which the Batman stars must retrieve the stolen Batmobile.

David Brent: Life On the Road (2016)

Before fans started demanding a reunion special starring NBC's The Office cast, the original U.K. version already got its own spin-off movie. Ricky Gervais reprises his role in David Brent: Life on the Road, in which the former office manager chases his dream to be a rock star.

The Brady Bunch In The White House (2002)

Gary Cole and Shelley Long assumed the roles of Mike and Carol Brady in two theatrically released movies that both recreated and hilariously poked fun at the classic 1970s sitcom. They would return for a third installment, The Brady Bunch in the White House, which originally aired on Fox.

Car 54, Where Are You? (1994)

Before playing Herman and Grandpa on The Munsters, Fred Gwynne and Al Lewis starred as bumbling cops on Car 54, Where Are You? The latter would reprise the role in a feature film starring David Johansen, future Scrubs cast member John C. McGinley, Rosie O'Donnell, and Fran Drescher.

Mystery Science Theater 3000: The Movie (1996)

Every episode of Mystery Science Theater 3000 is feature-length to give the rotating human hosts and their robotic friends enough time to snicker at various cheesy movies. The one time the Satellite of Love's riffing was shown on the silver screen was in a box office bomb in which Mike (Michael J. Nelson), Tom Servo (Kevin Murphy), and Crow (Trace Beaulieu) are screened 1955's This Island Earth.

The Crocodile Hunter: Collision Course (2002)

The success of The Crocodile Hunter led to the production of a feature film that was part nature documentary and part comedic espionage thriller. The late Steve Irwin and his wife, Terri, portray themselves in The Crocodile Hunter: Collision Course, in which they become unwittingly wrapped up in the search for a lost surveillance satellite part swallowed by a croc.

The Nude Bomb (1980)

The 2008 adaptation of Get Smart with Steve Carell was not the first feature based on the hit 1960s spy sitcom. Don Adams first reprised the role of CONTROL agent Maxwell Smart in The Nude Bomb.

Dragnet (1987)

Star and creator Jack Webb's seminal police drama, Dragnet, has inspired various subsequent iterations but the one feature-length adaptation is nothing like the rest. It is an overt comedy starring Dan Aykroyd as Sgt. Friday's straight-laced nephew and Tom Hanks as his less reserved partner, Streebek.

Æon Flux (2005)

Originally premiering as a six-part serial as part of MTV's Liquid Television, Æon Flux branched off into its own show and became one of the network's most engaging animated series. Charlize Theron brought the role of the eponymous dystopian secret agent Karyn Kusama's live-action feature, which was not received quite as well, including by series creator Peter Chung.

The Dukes Of Hazzard: The Beginning (2007)

Years after Tom Wopat and John Schneider originated the roles of Bo and Luke Duke on the original hit series, The Dukes of Hazzard, Johnny Knoxville and Seann William Scott reimagined the "good 'ol boys" in a 2005 feature adaptation. Two years later, Freeform (when it was still called ABC Family) aired a prequel called The Dukes of Hazzard: The Beginning, starring Jonathan Bennett and Randy Wayne as the cousins in their teens.

The Flintstones In Viva Rock Vegas (2000)

While it was not well-received upon release, 1994's live-action adaptation of The Flintstones is considered a masterpiece when compared to its prequel. The Flintstones in Viva Rock Vegas stars Mark Addy as Fred, Kristen Johnson as Wilma, Stephen Baldwin as Barney, and Jane Krakowski as Betty, who all meet for the first time and spend a romantic trip in Sin City.

Hey Arnold!: The Movie (2002)

The theatrically released spin-off to the hit Nicktoon Hey Arnold! turned out to be a critical and commercial disappointment, leading to the cancellation of the second intended feature. Luckily, Hey Arnold!: The Jungle Movie would finally become a reality in 2017 and is now the preferred feature-length edition of Craig Bartlett's beloved creation.

The Gong Show Movie (1980)

The Gong Show was a popular talent competition hosted by Chuck Barris. The feature spin-off, The Gong Show Movie, is not a theatrical showcase of people participating in uproarious acts but a fictional depiction of a week in Barris' life.

The Honeymooners (2005)

Star and creator Jackie Gleason's landmark '50 sitcom, The Honeymooners, saw his Ralph Kramden and Art Carney's Ed Norton hatching ill-fated, half-baked schemes. Cedric the Entertainer and Mike Epps assumed the roles for a film adaptation which received a rare positive review from none other than Roger Ebert.

I Spy (2002)

I Spy was as groundbreaking as the first TV series to feature a Black lead actor – namely Bill Cosby, opposite Robert Culp as secret agents Alexander Scott and Kelly Robinson. However, there was absolutely nothing groundbreaking about the film adaptation starring Eddie Murphy and Owen Wilson.

Jetsons: The Movie (1990)

The futuristic animated series, The Jetsons, is one of Hanna-Barbera's most beloved creations. Yet, critics were not very kind and audiences were largely ignorant of George, Jane, Judy, and Elroy's first trip to the big screen.

Leave It To Beaver (1997)

The ultimate family sitcom from the 1950s was Leave It to Beaver, which followed the misadventures of the young title character, Theodore "Beaver" Cleaver, and his brother, father, and mother. The Cleavers were reimagined in the late '90s with a film starring Christopher McDonald and Cameron Finley that did not charm critics or audiences quite the same way.

Johnny's Golden Quest (1993)

Hanna-Barbera's Johnny Quest saw the young title character embark on various memorable adventures with his scientist father. One of his lesser-remembered adventures was depicted in the feature-length spin-off, Johnny's Golden Quest, which originally aired on the USA Network.

Lost In Space (1998)

The most memorable thing about the cinematic reboot of the 1960s sci-fi series Lost in Space is the inclusion of Friends cast member Matt LeBlanc as the pilot of the ill-fated spacecraft. Netflix's series reboot from 2018 would make a far greater impression than the largely negatively received 1998 film.

The Mod Squad (1999)

In the late 1960s and early 1970s, Michael Cole, Clarence Williams III, and Peggy Lipton starred on The Mod Squad as three young rebels coerced into becoming undercover cops to avoid jail time. Giovanni Ribisi, Omar Epps, and Claire Danes assumed their roles for a movie reboot that was a widely panned mess and proved to be a box office bomb.

DuckTales The Movie: Treasure Of The Lost Lamp (1990)

Following Huey, Dewey, and Louie's exciting adventures with their wealthy Uncle Scrooge, DuckTales is one of the best-animated TV shows ever produced by Disney. However, while generally well-liked by critics, its theatrically released spin, DuckTales The Movie: Treasure of the Lost Lamp, was not a hit at the box office and cost itself the chance to garner sequels.

Clifford's Really Big Movie (2004)

Based on PBS Kids' series adaptation of Norman Bridwell's children's books about a giant red Labrador Retriever, Clifford's Really Big Movie did not live up to its title in terms of critical reception or box office success, proving less profitable than the 2021 live-action film. However, one way that audiences can and should remember it is as the final film starring the late John Ritter, who voices the titular dog.

Blue Mountain State: The Rise Of Thadland (2016)

It would take five years after the end of Blue Mountain State's run on TV (along with its relevance) for it to finally receive a feature-length follow-up with The Rise of Thadland. Of course, the raunchy straight-to-video comedy featuring many returning actors from the sitcom, following the titular college's football team, has the potential to gain more notoriety following the success of star Alan Ritchson of Reacher fame.

CHiPs (2017)

CHiPs made stars out of Erik Estrada and Larry Wilcox, who played highway patrol officers Frank "Ponch" Poncherello and Jonathan "Jon" Andrew Baker. The 1998 made-for-TV sequel feature, CHiPs '99 was nothing special but not even the theatrically released update with Michael Peña and Dax Shepard (who also co-writes and directs the film) made much of an impression on audiences either.

Boris and Natasha: The Movie (1992)

Years before animated icons Rocky and Bullwinkle became the stars of their own live-action movie, two of their archenemies were given said treatment in the form of a Showtime original special. Boris and Natasha: The Movie stars Dave Thomas and Sally Kellerman as the eponymous European criminal "masterminds."

Sesame Street Presents Follow That Bird (1985)

The very first movie based on one of the Sesame Street characters is Sesame Street Presents Follow That Bird, which puts the spotlight on actor Caroll Spinney's beloved, fowl character, Big Bird. The film chronicles the bird's journey back to "where the air is sweet," with some help from his supportive neighbors after he is sent to live far away.

Jonah: A VeggieTales Movie (2002)

The success of the hit animated children's series, VeggieTales, would inspire two theatrically released movies – the second of which, The Pirates Who Don't Do Anything from 2008, was not as commercially successful as its first. However, Jonah: A VeggieTales Movie, which retells the biblical story of a prophet who was swallowed by a whale, has since become something of a distant relic in the history of the otherwise successful series.

Looney Tunes: Back in Action (2003)

Despite essentially being an adaptation of a Nike ad, 1996's Space Jam remains one of the most enduringly popular theatrically released, feature-length spin-off of Looney Tunes. The same cannot quite be said about director Joe Dante's Looney Tunes: Back in Action, which sees Bugs Bunny and Daffy Duck team up with a stuntman (played by Brendan Fraser) and a Warner Bros. executive (played by Jenna Elfman) on a secret mission to stop the ruthless chairman of ACME (played by Steve Martin).

Teacher’s Pet (2004)

Produced by Disney, Teacher's Pet tells the story of a dog with the ability to talk (voiced by Nathan Lane) who poses as a human boy in order to fulfill his dream of attending school. The feature-length adaptation is a basic remake of the same exact story, including the same cast members, but makes it into a musical.

Bewitched (2005)

At a time when remakes were far too frequent in Hollywood, the cinematic reboot of Bewitched at least tried something different by imagining what would happen if an actual witch got the part of Samantha on a modern retelling of the hit supernatural sitcom. However, for those who remember it, the comedy is largely considered a blemish on both Nicole Kidman and Will Ferrell's resumes.

Friends is considered one of the best sitcoms of all time, and it really did offer the roles of a lifetime to Jennifer Anison, Courteney Cox, Lisa Kudrow, Matt LeBlanc, Matthew Perry and David Schwimmer back in 1994. While the actors will forever be associated with those characters, they have accomplished far more than portraying, Rachel, Monica, Phoebe, Joey, Chandler and Ross. Here are 32 other movies and TV shows that feature the main cast of Friends.

The People v. O.J. Simpson: American Crime Story

When Ryan Murphy tackled O.J. Simpson's trial for The People v. O.J. Simpson: American Crime Story, many were surprised that David Schwimmer was cast as Robert Kardashian. However, Schwimmer's portrayal of Simpson's best friend and attorney was praised by Kim Kardashian, who said it was "just done so well."

The Comeback

In Lisa Kudrow's first big TV role post-Friends, she starred as Valerie Cherish on HBO's The Comeback. The concept was actually pretty meta, featuring an actress (Valerie) joining a series in a humbling (and often cringeworthy) attempt to recapture the fame she'd previously found on another sitcom — all while a camera crew documents her journey for a fictional reality show.

Lost In Space

Around Friends' midpoint, Matt LeBlanc took some time to star in the 1998 sci-fi adventure Lost in Space. He plays Major Don West, a hotshot fighter pilot who is part of the crew that gets lost while attempting to lead a planet-wide emigration from a dying Earth.

Scream

Courteney Cox has found fame on several projects outside of the famed NBC sitcom, but arguably her next-most-recognized character after Monica Gellar is Gale Weathers in the Scream franchise. The cut-throat journalist holds the distinction of being the only main character to appear in every film through Scream VI, but thankfully Gale's infamous bangs did not survive all the sequels.

Fools Rush In

Matthew Perry may have had some hilarious lines as Chandler Bing, but he had some good moments outside of his and Joey's apartment as well. Amongst Perry's best movies is the romantic comedy Fools Rush In, which also stars Salma Hayek in a story of a would-be one-night-stand resulting in a pregnancy and the couple's efforts to make a marriage work despite having just met.

The Morning Show

Jennifer Aniston and her Friends sister Reese Witherspoon reunited in 2019 to executive produce and star on The Morning Show on Apple TV+. The workplace drama tackles issues straight from the headlines, as Aniston and Witherspoon play news anchors who are often right in the center of the turmoil.

Better Nate Than Ever

Better Nate than Ever is a coming-of-age story and celebration of musical theater, as 13-year-old Nate sneaks off to New York to audition for a Broadway show. Once in the Big Apple, he enlists the help of his estranged aunt Heidi (Lisa Kudrow), who has dreams of the Great White Way herself.

Dirt

Three years after Courteney Cox bid goodbye to Monica Gellar, she joined the cast of FX's Dirt as Lucy Spiller, the editor-in-chief of a sleazy tabloid. The show ended after two seasons, doomed by the 2007 writer's strike, a timeslot change, and other factors, but fans did get to see a fun guest appearance by Jennifer Aniston.

17 Again

In 17 Again, Matthew Perry plays 37-year-old Mike O'Donnell, who loses his job and is on the brink of divorce from his high school sweetheart Scarlet (Leslie Mann). After an accident, Mike finds himself back in his 17-year-old body (portrayed by Zac Efron) with the chance to relive his high school experience and perhaps make some changes to ensure a happier future.

Picture Perfect

The Friends cast periodically took part in other projects during the 10 years that the sitcom aired on NBC, and 1997's Pitch Perfect was one of those for Jennifer Aniston. In the rom-com, she plays the advertising executive Kate, who lies and says she's engaged to Jay Mohr's Nick in order to make it look like her life is more stable than it is. The only thing missing from these complicated relationship dynamics was someone shouting, "We were on a break!"

The Pallbearer

It's pretty obvious why the Friends stars were tapped for so many romantic comedies in the '90s. David Schwimmer, for his part, took a break from Ross Gellar to play Tom Thompson in 1996's The Pallbearer. Tom is a struggling twentysomething who agrees to be a pallbearer for a former classmate who has died, despite not remembering him. A strange love triangle forms between Tom, his high school crush and his late friend's mother.

Mad About You

Friends fans know that Phoebe Buffay was a twin, with Lisa Kudrow pulling double duty as both Phoebe and Ursula on eight episodes. What people may not know is that Ursula Buffay was a fully formed character on Friends' fellow NBC Must-See TV offering, Mad About You. Kudrow appeared as Phoebe's ditzy counterpart alongside Paul Reiser and Helen Hunt in 24 episodes from 1992 to 1998.

Episodes

Five years after Matt LeBlanc's Friends spinoff Joey was canceled, the actor returned to the sitcom space on Episodes. LeBlanc plays a fictionalized version of himself — a charming but arrogant actor who signs onto the American remake of the British series Pucks. LeBlanc was nominated for four Primetime Emmy Awards for Outstanding Lead Actor during Episodes' run and won one of two Golden Globes for Best Actor that he was up for over those years.

Cougar Town

Premiering in 2009 and running for six seasons, Cougar Town stars Courteney Cox as Jules Cobb, a divorced woman in her 40s trying to reintegrate herself into the dating world. The role nabbed her a Golden Globe Award nomination in 2010, and Friends fans were surely delighted to see cameos from Jennifer Aniston, Lisa Kudrow and Matthew Perry.

The Odd Couple

In one of Matthew Perry's final TV roles, the man most famous as Chandler Bing took on another iconic comedic character in The Odd Couple's sloppy Oscar Madison. He starred in the CBS adaptation opposite Thomas Lennon, who played the obsessively clean Felix Unger. Sounds like he and Monica Gellar would have gotten along.

Cake

Jennifer Aniston has proven over the years that her talents stretch far beyond the spoiled Rachel Green, and her performance in 2015's Cake earned both critical praise and a Golden Globe nomination. The actress plays Claire Bennett, a woman who abuses pain medication to deal with the physical and emotional effects of the car accident that killed her son. After the suicide of a woman in her chronic pain support group, Claire forms a bond with her husband and son.

Romy And Michele's High School Reunion

In one of the best movies about female friendship, Lisa Kudrow stars alongside Mira Sorvino in Romy and Michele's High School Reunion. Ten years after graduating, Romy and Michele are roommates who haven't made much of their lives, but they decide to return to high school with fake stories of success in order to face the ex-classmates who bullied them. This 1997 comedy is a cult classic and features a great cast, not to mention an iconic dance from Alan Cumming.

Top Gear

Taking a step away from scripted TV, Matt LeBlanc got to show off his expertise as a car enthusiast when he signed on BBC's Top Gear as a co-host from 2016 to 2019. Even shooting episodes of this show abroad, LeBlanc wasn't able to escape the grasp of Joey Tribbiani, as he has said he once encountered a Moroccan group living in caves far from civilization who, upon seeing him, called him Joey and affected an accent to say, "How you doin'?"

Shining Vale

Courteney Cox has established herself both as a comedic actress on Friends and a scream queen in the Scream movies, and in the 2022 Starz series Shining Vale, she gets to show her expertise in both genres. In the horror comedy series, Cox plays Pat, who is convinced that something is going on in her dysfunctional family's home, with terrible things having taken place in the past.

Studio 60 On The Sunset Strip

In 2006 following the end of Friends, Matthew Perry signed on to Aaron Sorkin's NBC dramedy Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip. The series depicted the behind-the-scenes antics of a live sketch comedy show similar to Saturday Night Live, but it was strangely made to compete with 30 Rock, a comedy with a very similar premise, which premiered on NBC only a month after Perry's project. Studio 60 was canceled after its first season.

Office Space

Office Space is considered one of the most Gen X movies of all time, and Jennifer Aniston perfectly embodies that spirit in her role as Joanna, the waitress who gets fed up for her lack of enthusiasm and flair.

Band Of Brothers

Tom Hanks and Steven Spielberg teamed up for the powerful miniseries Band of Brothers, which was based on the nonfiction book by Stephen E. Ambrose and premiered on HBO on September 9, 2001. David Schwimmer was in the midst of his stint on Friends but found time to portray Herbert Sobel in the World War II saga that followed soldiers preparing to fight in one of the biggest military conflicts of all time.

Web Therapy

Years before telehealth was a common and necessary thing, Lisa Kudrow tackled the subject in her web series-turned-Showtime-show, Web Therapy. The actress portrays therapist Fiona Wallice, who offers abbreviated sessions to her clients via the Internet. The show utilized a computer screen POV, and featured a number of fun cameos over its four seasons on Showtime, including appearances from Courteney Cox, Matt LeBlanc, Matthew Perry and David Schwimmer. If only Jennifer Aniston could have made it a clean sweep!

Man With A Plan

Matt LeBlanc found himself another sitcom in 2016, starring in Man with a Plan on CBS. He played Adam Burns, who must take on more responsibilities of raising his three kids when his wife Andi decides to go back to work. The series was largely panned by critics, who called it "bland and forgettable," among other things, but it still managed to air for four seasons.

Family Ties

Years before Monica Gellar would enter the realms of television history, Courteney Cox had a recurring role on Family Ties' sixth and seventh seasons. She played Lauren Miller, the girlfriend of Alex P. Keaton (Michael J. Fox) in 19 episodes from 1987 to 1989.

Go On

Matthew Perry took yet another stab at NBC sitcom glory in 2012 with Go On, where he played Ryan King, a sports radio talk show host struggling with the recent death of his wife. He joins an emotional support group, where he's introduced to a motley crew of characters and personalities. Despite being previewed following NBC's Olympics coverage and getting a boost from The Voice as a lead-in, the series was canceled after a single season.

The Good Girl

Jennifer Aniston really got about as far away from Rachel Green as she could in 2002's The Good Girl. Aniston stars as Justine, an employee at a small-town big box store who seems stuck in an unhappy marriage. She engages in an affair with the new cashier Holden (Jake Gyllenhaal), which ultimately ends in tragedy on multiple levels.

The Whole Nine Yards

Approximately halfway through his stint as Chandler Bing, Matthew Perry teamed up with Bruce Willis for the 2000 crime comedy The Whole Nine Yards. Perry plays a dentist named Oz who discovers that his new neighbor Jimmy (Willis) is a highly sought-after former hitman. Oz decides to go to Chicago to inform the mob of Jimmy's whereabouts in order to collect a reward. The pairing of these actors in this movie led to Willis' memorable guest appearance on Friends as the father of Ross' college student girlfriend.

Ace Ventura: Pet Detective

The same year that Friends debuted, Courteney Cox appeared alongside Jim Carrey in Ace Ventura: Pet Detective. She played Melissa Robinson, the publicist for the Miami Dolphins, as the zany animal detective is hired to find the team's dolphin mascot after an abduction.

Time Bandits

Lisa Kudrow has said it was "heaven" to work with Jemaine Clement, Iain Morris and Taika Waititi on the Apple TV+ adventure series Time Bandits. Kudrow portrays Penelope, the quasi-leader of a ragtag group of time-traveling thieves, in the 2024 adaptation of Terry Gilliam's 1981 film.

Lovesick

Ten years after Joey Tribbiani finally gave up his key to Monica's apartment, Matt LeBlanc starred in the rom-com Lovesick. In the 2000 movie, he portrayed Charlie Darby, a man who can't find love because of a psychological condition. He must figure out how to overcome this when he meets the girl of his dreams. The film was not well-received by critics, but Friends fans might find something to like in LeBlanc's performance.

The Break-Up

Ironically, The Break-Up inspired a real-life romance between its doomed couple, Jennifer Aniston and Vince Vaughn. The 2006 rom-com sees Gary and Brooke end their relationship but remain roommates, as neither agrees to move out. It's funny. It's awkward. It's ultimately a little heartbreaking.

The first couple of decades of television produced some really great shows, and a couple of decades after that, once the Baby Boomers grew up and had children, a ton of those shows were rebooted for a new generation, Generation X. There was definitely some Boomer-nostalgia going on with some of the shows on this list as well. Not all of them worked, either, in fact, many didn’t work at all, but some launched an entirely new era of classic franchises. Without further ado, here are quite a few of the classic shows that were later rebooted for Gen X (and their parents). 

Hawaii Five-0

The original Hawaii Five-0 was one of the hippest shows on TV when it debuted in 1968. It was so popular that it lasted all the way to the 1980s, ending its run in 1980 after 12 seasons. In 2010, CBS rebooted the show for a new generation of fans, updating it for a new millennium, but doing its best to keep the “cool” factor. It made sure to make throwbacks to the old show, including the iconic line, “Book ‘em, Danno” on occasion. It also updated the always cool theme song. 

Perry Mason

Perry Mason has quietly been one of the most enduring franchises in modern media history. There have been books, movies, a radio show, and, most notably, the TV show starring Raymond Burr as Mason that ran for 271 episodes from 1957-1966. Burr returned in the ‘80s for a series of TV movies, 30 of them in all, between 1985 and 1995. Most recently, it was rebooted yet again for a critically acclaimed run on HBO with Matthew Rhys as the titular character which ran for two seasons. 

The New Adam-12

The original Adam-12 isn’t as remembered today as other shows from its era (it ran seven seasons from the late ‘60s until the mid '70s), but that didn’t stop a reboot from happening in 1990. The reboot wasn’t all that successful though, lasting only two seasons that ran consecutively for 52 weeks in a row. It really only shared a premise though, as none of the characters from the original appeared in the reboot. 

The Twilight Zone

The Twilight Zone is one of the most legendary shows from the early years of television and starred an incredible amount of big-name actors. The dirty little secret is that it was not as appreciated in its time as it was later. Ratings were never great during its original run from 1959-1964, but that didn’t stop CBS from rebooting in 1985 after the middling success of the controversial film. The new show didn’t fare better, as it was never a ratings success either, but still did manage to run for three seasons, even including an updated theme song by the Grateful Dead. It was rebooted again for one season in 2002, and yet again in 2019 by Jordan Peele to great fanfare, but again struggled to find an audience. 

The New Leave It to Beaver

One of the strangest entries on this list has to be The New Leave It to Beaver. It’s really more of a sequel to the original Leave It To Beaver than a reboot, as it starred most of the original actors in their original roles, all grown up with their own children in the 1980s. As much about Boomer nostalgia than anything, somehow the bizarre “sequel” worked and aired for four somewhat successful seasons. 

Jeopardy!

Even classic ‘60s game shows got the rebooting treatment in the 1980s. Sure, we look at Jeopardy! today and think of the Alex Trebek era as the definitive era, and it is, but Merv Griffen first created the show in 1964, when it aired during the day for 11 years with host Art Flemming. Other than a short run in the late ‘70s, the franchise was dormant until 1984 when Griffen relaunched it with Trebek at the helm and the rest is history. 

Star Trek

Of course, any list like this must include Star Trek. The original series ran for three seasons, from 1966 to 1969 and then it was 10 years before the first movie was made. 18 years after the original signed off, the series was first rebooted with The Next Generation in 1987. That series, starring Patrick Stewart as Captain Jean-Luc Picard was a huge success in syndication and now, the franchise is ubiquitous, with more than a dozen movies and almost as many TV shows. 

The Outer Limits

In 1963 ABC launched The Outer Limits to go up against The Twilight Zone on CBS. The Outer Limits was more sci–fi than its rival, and it wasn’t quite as successful, lasting just two seasons. It was much more successful 30 years later when it was rebooting in 1995. The second incarnation of the show lasted seven seasons and 152 episodes on Showtime and the Sci-fi network. 

The New Dragnet

Dragnet, starring Jack Webb as Sgt. Joe Friday began as a radio show, starting in 1949. In 1951, it moved to TV and ran for eight legendary seasons of “just the facts.” Jack Webb returned in 1967 for another, updated Dragnet, that ran for four more seasons. In 1987, Dan Aykroyd and Tom Hanks teamed up for a Dragnet movie, one of many films based on old TV shows as well. Finally, in 1989, The New Dragnet launched in first-run syndication, lasting two seasons.

Ponderosa

Two of the longest-running shows of the ‘50s and ‘60s were westerns. Gunsmoke which ran for 20 seasons on CBS, and its rival on NBC Bonanza, which aired for 14 seasons. In 2001, Bonanza’s creator David Dortort created Ponderosa on PAX-TV as a prequel to the original show, though it only lasted for one season. 

New Monkees

In the mid-’80s, Gen X discovered The Monkees when MTV starred re-air the episodes of the original show. It proved popular enough that Coca-Cola (yes, the soda company) produced New Monkees, with an entirely new cast, and new characters, but with the same premise following the life of a fictional band. It was about you expect for a show made by Coke, and it lasted only 13 episodes, mirroring New Coke with its lack of success.

The Prisoner

The British show The Prisoner from 1967 is one of the coolest and most influential shows in the sci-fi genre. Showrunners from shows like Lost and The X-Files have cited it as an inspiration and it has been rebooted in many forms over the years, including in 2009 when AMC remade it for more modern times, starring Jim Caviezel as the titular character. 

Love Boat: The Next Wave

Producer Aaron Spelling helped define Gen X with Beverly Hills, 90210, and Melrose Place, but when he tried to reboot another classic show of his, The Love Boat in the ‘90s, it didn’t work out as well. Love Boat: The Next Wave, starring Robert Urich as the captain, somehow managed to last 25 episodes, but I dare you to find anyone who saw even one. 

The New Gidget

In the mid-’80s, it was popular to reboot classic shows with “New” in the title. The New Gidget was one of those. Gone was Sally Field in the title role, along with the rest of the original cast. The show managed to last two seasons in first-run syndication. 

The Munsters Today

The Munsters Today is kind of like The Brady Bunch movies that came out in the ‘90s. The premise is that the Munters all get put to sleep by Grandpa Munster in the ‘60s, and don’t wake up until 1988. It’s amazing that it lasted three seasons in syndication. 

Route 66

No show conveyed the American optimism of the early ‘60s quite like Route 66 did. Just two guys, a big American sports car, and the open road. 30 years later, however, NBC made a misguided attempt to reboot the series, this time about the son of one of the original characters. The show lasted less than a month in the summer of ‘93, airing only four episodes. 

The Fugitive

Everyone remembers the 1993 movie The Fugitive starring Harrison Ford based on the ‘60s TV show of the same name, but that’s not the only reboot of the wildly popular show. Fewer people remember that in 2000, CBS rebooted the show, starring Tim Daly as Dr. Richard Kimble. The show was good and was nominated for some awards, but failed to find an audience and was canceled after just one season. 

Sea Hunt

In a lot of ways, Sea Hunt was ahead of its time. Not only was the show about a scuba diver (Lloyd Bridges), which was a very new activity in the early ‘60s, but at the end of each episode, Bridges would appear as himself and plead with viewers to protect marine life. It makes sense that in the ‘80s, when scuba diving and environmentalism were more mainstream, it would be rebooted, alas it only lasted one season. 

Lost In Space

The original Lost In Space from the mid-sixties was set in…1997. So while the future didn’t quite work out the way it did on the popular show, even further into the future, in 2018, the show got rebooted for a fairly successful three-season run on Netflix. 

The Untouchables

The Untouchables movie starring Kevin Costner, loosely based on the TV show of the same name from the early ‘60s, was a massive hit. In 1993, the show itself was rebooted by Paramount TV, starring Tom Amandes as Eliot Ness, though it lasted just two seasons in syndication and has been since forgotten by most. 

The New Lassie

Will Estes is best known as Jamie Reagan, as part of the cast of Blue Bloods, but did you know he was a child actor as well? In fact, he starred in a reboot of one of the most beloved kid shows, Lassie, which ran for an astonishing 19 seasons. The New Lassie launched in 1993 and didn’t last quite as long, making it just two seasons. 

Get Smart

In the wake of the wildly successful James Bond series came Get Smart in 1965, starring Don Adams as secret agent goofball Maxwell Smart. 30 years later, the show was rebooted by Fox, with Adams reprising his role as Smart as the head of CONTROL. It only lasted seven episodes. 

Mission: Impossible

Tom Crusie has taken stunts to the next level in the seven Mission: Impossible movies, based on the hip show from the late 1960s. Cruise’s take on the series wasn’t the first reboot, however. In 1988, Peter Graves, who played Jim Phelps, returned to the role in a new version of the show that lasted just two seasons on ABC. 

Columbo

Less of a reboot than a continuation of the original series,  Columbo which debuted in 1968, took a decade-long hiatus between 1978 when the first show ended, and 1989 when it returned to TV, with the great Peter Falk once again playing the bumbling but brilliant detective. The show proved it had staying power, too, lasting four more seasons in its second life. 

The Brady Bunch

There is no show that Gen Xers watched more in reruns than The Brady Bunch, so it makes sense that the franchise would be rebooted multiple times, including a continuation series with many of the original cast that aired for six episodes on CBS in 1990 called simply The Bradys before getting canned for poor ratings. 

Burke's Law

It’s fair to say that Burke’s Law, which ran for three seasons in the early 1960s was not the most remembered show of the era, but that didn’t stop CBS from trying to revive the franchise in 1992 starring the show’s original lead Gene Barry in the titular role. Somehow it made it two seasons, though not many remember that, either. 

Mockingbird Lane

By far the oddest show on this list has to be Mockingbird Lane, which was a pilot/special that aired on NBC as a reboot of The Munsters, starring Jerry O’Connell as Herman Munster. The one-off had hopes to turn into a series, but it was a ratings bomb and one episode is all audiences got. 

Ironside

Raymond Burr may best be known for Perry Mason, but in the late ‘60s and early ‘70s he starred as Ironside on the show of the same name about a wheelchair-bound private detective. It was a big hit in its day and that led to a reboot in 2013 starring Blair Underwood as Ironside. Sadly, it didn’t work and only four episodes aired before it was canceled. 

Bewitched

This is the story of what could have been or what might be. The original Bewitched, which aired for eight seasons in the ‘60s and early ‘70s was beloved by Boomers and Gen X alike, the latter finding it in reruns. Multiple attempts have been made to reboot the show, but all have failed, most recently in 2018. At least fans have an episode of WandaVision to bring back the nostalgia. 

The Flintstones

The Flintstones remains one of the most popular franchises of all time, and while the original ended in 1966, it’s been rebooted many times on TV and in movies, most recently in a show called Yabba Dabba Dinosaurs on Max which ended in 2022 after two seasons.

Flipper

It’s hard to believe you can make a successful show about a dolphin, but Flipper was very popular in the mid-'60s. So popular, it turns out, and so enduring, that PAX-TV rebooted the show in the mid-’90s and it lasted three seasons, starring a young Jessica Alba, of all people. 

Doctor Who

What can you really say about the enduring legacy of Doctor Who that hasn’t already been said? The original run lasted an amazing 26 seasons on BBC from the early ‘60s until the late ‘80s. Even years after it was canceled, it continued to find a dedicated audience and finally, in 2005 the show was rebooted and updated for modern times, and again found that audience. It’s still going today, with no sign of slowing down. 

Not every reboot is a good idea, as this list can attest, but that doesn't mean they won't keep trying. When there is nostalgia and a built-in audience, Hollywood will always try to revive a good franchise. 

Is there ever a bad time to watch a time travel movie? Some of the best sci-fi movies in history have tackled this frequently explored topic, and new wrinkles in the fabric of the concept have made the subject more exciting over time. So why don’t we take a look at the different rules these flights of fancy have introduced? Should you be stuck in a time loop, we apologize if this list is starting to get old.

Back To The Future

Everyone loves to talk about how Back to the Future’s time travel works, but there’s one aspect we take for granted throughout the whole trilogy. Doc Brown (Christopher Lloyd) may have given Marty McFly (Michael J. Fox) the keys to travel through the past, present, and future; but you seriously need to consider the exact spot you’re traveling to. Otherwise, you might find yourself altering history in some intriguing ways. R.I.P. Twin Pines Mall. 

Time After Time

A novel adventure starring the father of time travel H.G. Wells (Malcolm McDowell), Time After Time actually introduced an interesting mechanic to temporal transport. Let’s just say that if you don’t use the Time Machine properly, you could find yourself stuck in your final destination. Or worse, falling through the time-space continuum, without a way back home.

The Terminator

The Terminator's time travel will forever be a head-scratcher, as the existence of John Connor is the ultimate ontological paradox. How else can you explain Kyle Reese (Michael Biehn) being sent back to the 1980s to save the world…and make sure the person who sent him is born in the first place?

Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home

The oldest method of time travel in the Star Trek movies, 1986’s The Voyage Home saw Captain Kirk (William Shatner) and his crew trying to save the whales through a time heist. This wouldn’t have been possible if it wasn’t for the Enterprise crew using a Klingon Bird of Prey, a slingshot orbit around the sun, and a lot of engineering power to do it.

Primer

2004’s Primer is still hotly discussed among time travel aficionados, and it’s not hard to see why. The shenanigans in this test case involve multiple versions of a singular traveler (Shane Carruth) existing in a single timeline, which creates one of the most chaotic timelines ever depicted.

The Adam Project

Story-wise, The Adam Project is pretty cozy when it comes to how it handles time travel. But when it comes to traveling in style, the older Adam Reed (Ryan Reynolds) has a Time Jet that’s specifically coded to his DNA! Not many temporal travelers HAVE that, and it prevents so many mistakes other adventures of this sort use for story purposes.

Avengers: Endgame

How Avengers: Endgame’s time travel works is rather unorthodox, to be honest. Instead of overwriting the past into a more pleasing result, the MCU’s finest are only allowed to use it in the name of stealing/returning the Infinity Stones. Timelines can still create tangent histories, and 2014 Gamora takes over for her slain variant in the films, but you can’t stop “The Snap.”

Lost In Space

If all time travelers had the device Older Will Robinson (Jared Harris) built in 1998’s Lost in Space, they’d have it made. While only one person can travel at a time, exact coordinates in time and space are required; so you can go to a very specific spatial location on the timeline. 

The Butterfly Effect

The Butterfly Effect's time travel works on rules similar to that of Quantum Leap. Evan (Ashton Kutcher) can indeed change history, but it’s only within his own life’s timeline. Unfortunately, thanks to the multiple trips leading to continued alterations to the fabric of events, it all adds up in terms of severe physical wear and tear. 

Hot Tub Time Machine

Hot Tub Time Machine is a very special case when it comes to time travel. To be fair, the comedy ensemble franchise gets points for having its protagonists travel only within their own bodies. As for how one can actually travel with said titular device, apparently you need an energy drink, the right hot tub with the right temperature, and some convenient writing. 

Looper

Real-time bodily damage. That’s probably one of the most unique additions to Looper’s usage of time travel, as we see people incur damage in the past, only for it to show up on their future selves. Poor Seth (Paul Dano) demonstrated that lesson the hard way in Rian Johnson’s sci-fi masterpiece. 

Star Trek: Generations

What if you could wish really hard to create an alternate timeline? Or what if you could send yourself back to your best memory, and never leave? That’s what The Nexus from Star Trek: Generations could do, and both Captains Kirk (William Shatner) and Picard (Patrick Stewart) got a taste of that sweet life, before ultimately using their new power to stop the villainous Dr. Soren (Malcolm McDowell). 

Bill And Ted’s Excellent Adventure

If you ever want to bring a figure from history home for dinner in the present, do it in the universe of Bill and Ted’s Excellent Adventure. There are little to no consequences, especially when it comes to our heroes (Alex Winter and Keanu Reeves) whisking away two medieval princesses to become betrothed in the 1980s. Seriously, how did that not start a war?

The Time Traveler's Wife

“Chrono Impairment” is a seriously rare affliction, but it’s enough of a headache that it prevents Rachel McAdams and Eric Bana’s clock-crossed lovers from ever enjoying a normal life. Such is the nature of The Time Traveler's Wife, which invented that affliction to send Bana’s character Henry on unpredictable trips at unforeseeable intervals throughout his life. 

Indiana Jones And Dial Of Destiny

For Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny's time travel to actually happen, the world of Harrison Ford’s iconic archeologist needed specific hardware. Aided by some very precise calculations to try and take the Nazis to where they were trying to go, it wasn't as simple as jumping into a car and gunning it to 88 miles per hour. 

Star Trek: First Contact

For a franchise that uses temporal transit as much as the Star Trek series does, there sure are a lot of different ways to go back in time. And if you’re not satisfied with The Voyage Home’s method of a slingshot orbit around the Sun, then you can always do what Star Trek: First Contact did. While I wouldn’t personally recommend waiting for a Borg invasion to cause a temporal wake you can just hitch a ride on; you do you. 

Tenet

Ok, so technically Tenet’s shenanigans involving time is “time inversion,” rather than time travel. Which only makes the journey, and the resulting reality The Protagonist (John David Washington) lives in all the more complicated. It also makes for some classic Christopher Nolan mind melts.

Timeline

Would this really be a sci-fi party if author Michael Crichton didn’t show up? Timeline’s time travel is a lot of fun, if you consider using a “human fax machine” to send yourself to medieval times “fun.” In which case, try not to abuse it too much, as every trip has the chance to leave you with transcription errors in your reassembled DNA. Again, we’re working with a fax machine here.  

Somewhere In Time

It’s the moment you’ve been waiting for Christopher Reeve fans! Somewhere in Time just had to be on this list, as it's pretty unique in how it sends a person back through the ages. In the case of Reeve’s playwright Richard, all he needs is a really powerful hypnotic focus to zoom back to 1912. 

Star Trek (2009)

It’s kind of fitting that the 2009 Star Trek reboot would use time travel, given that the series has continually danced with that concept on TV and in movies. For this J.J. Abrams-directed venture, the destructive and inexact force of a black hole is what’s used to accidentally alter time so vastly that William Shatner turns into Chris Pine.

Déjà Vu

Tony Scott’s 2006 action-thriller Déjà Vu is a big movie with a relatively limited scope. With intelligence gathering, and ultimately one human transport, that can only go as far back as four and a half days, Denzel Washington’s work was kind of cut out for him on this caper.

The Tomorrow War

The Chris Pratt-starring time travel ensemble adventure The Tomorrow War has some pretty huge stipulations when it comes to recruiting an army for the future. The largest among them was, of course, you had to be dead according to the records of the future hellscape that pitted humanity against some very nasty creatures.

X-Men: Days Of Future Past

Going from here to there in the then and now in X-Men: Days of Future Past requires a serious amount of power. With Wolverine (Hugh Jackman) going back to his past body, the key to how it all happens lies in the phasing abilities of Kitty Pryde (Elliot Page). So this story uses a very physical, and incredibly vulnerable, method to execute its vision.

12 Monkeys

Out of all the time travel universes we’ve seen on screen, perhaps the one I feel the most sorry for is the one shown in 12 Monkeys. The basic rule of this Bruce Willis epic’s temporal transit is “hope for the best,” thanks to the method of being shot through time and intending to land in the right place going wrong more often than you think.

Midnight In Paris

Reminiscent of many other vehicular-based time travel films like Back to the Future, any character that travels through time in Midnight In Paris just needs to catch the right ride, at just about Midnight. The experience is bespoke to whoever is traveling, as the period of time that suits them best also dictates the method of transportation provided.

The Final Countdown

Dropping an aircraft carrier from the 1980s into the moments before Pearl Harbor, The Final Countdown delivers a moral dilemma plenty of time travelers have tangled with. But the real difference with this underrated sci-fi movie is the fact that the time-traveling storm that is responsible for the trip is inescapable. You’re going home, whether you want to or not.

About Time

Sharing a similarity with the romantic classic Somewhere In Time, Richard Curtis’ About Time allows any potential traveler to jump into the past with merely intense concentration. However, certain caveats are in play, like the recommendation of not traveling past certain life milestones, or the fact that only the men of the Lake family can actually use this gift.

Donnie Darko

Donnie (Jake Gyllenhaal) can’t exactly travel through time in Donnie Darko, but he does have a special temporal ability that’s kind of funny and kind of sad. With the ability to open a wormhole between the present and the past, Mr. Darko can send objects through time; the skill that gives Richard Kelly’s movie its bittersweet ending. 

Kate & Leopold

Kate & Leopold’s usage of a localized time portal is a method as old as time. However, the big difference with this Meg Ryan/Hugh Jackman rom-com is that the journey Leopold (Jackman) takes to the “future” of 2001 robs us all of elevators. Also, there’s a ticking clock on this specific portal’s usage, which only complicates things further.

Groundhog Day

Perhaps the movie that nailed the time loop into the consciousness of the world, Groundhog Day brought us a charming Bill Murray rom-com mixed with a time travel story. Its misanthropic lead needed to change, even as the world around him stayed the same. The rest was sci-fi history in the making. 

Happy Death Day

What happens if you make a Groundhog Day-style time loop into a deadly game? You get a movie like Happy Death Day, in which our initially unlikable lead Tree (Jessica Rothe) is being stalked through a single-day time loop. The big kicker in this variant is that, unlike your standard time loop, Tree has a finite number of cycles before she possibly dies for good.

Detention

Where does one start with director Joseph Kahn’s Detention? Well, how about the fact that the teenagers in play (including a pre-Hunger Games Josh Hutcherson) use a stuffed bear as a time travel capsule? Or the fact that a mother/daughter pair can body swap on a permanent basis, and with no consequences? 

And with that, our supreme sampling of time travel trips has come to a close. Which more than likely has left you with a want to watch some of these movies again, or for the first time. That's totally natural, because this is a subgenre that always leaves us with one question: is there ever a bad time to watch a time travel movie?

Sometimes scoring a top box office weekend isn’t always the key to cinematic immortality. In fact, a lot of movies have had that distinction -- and still fallen by the wayside at a theater near you in the weeks that followed. Let’s take a trip through cinema history and look at some forgotten flicks that actually won a box office weekend.

Backdraft - 1991

Ron Howard’s firefighter drama/thriller Backdraft is a movie you might not think of as a #1 weekend winner at the box office by today’s standards. But the all-star drama -- starring Kurt Russell, Robert DeNiro, and Jennifer Jason Leigh -- scored those honors back when it released in 1991.

Sneakers - 1992

“Robert Redford, Dan Aykroyd, and the River Phoenix are trying to stop a madman who wants to hack the world.” It was a premise that sounded pretty advanced in 1992, and it’s what helped land Sneakers in the top slot of its opening weekend that same year.

The Good Son - 1993

If you’re of the thinking hat Kevin McCallister is the real villain of Home Alone, thanks to all of Harry and Marv’s iconic injuries, then you probably accept 1993’s The Good Son as a head canon sequel. In which case, you might also be one of the audience members that helped the movie earn first place when it opened. So who’s the bad guy now? 

Disclosure - 1994

Author Michael Crichton’s work was so hot after the successful launch of the Jurassic Park universe, which led to his books being optioned for movies all the quicker. Disclosure’s source novel released in January 1994 and, in December of that same year, the film version -- which starred Michael Douglas and Demi Moore -- hit theaters, taking the #1 slot.

Dangerous Minds - 1995

This Michelle Pfieffer-led drama seemed to blaze brightly for a time, as it opened at #1 and became quite a hit. Nowadays, most people probably remember Dangerous Minds for its mega popular single “Gangsta’s Paradise,” but this movie proved to be popular enough to inspire one of the most iffy of Hollywood practices: the TV series remake.

Mr. Holland’s Opus - 1996

Unlike most of the movies featured in this rundown, Mr. Holland’s Opus wasn’t an automatic #1 success. Rather, it took three weekends for Richard Dreyfuss’ decades-spanning epic to get the top spot; more than likely due to a limited release strategy that preceeded a wider opening.

The Peacemaker - 1997

George Clooney and Nicole Kidman starred in the The Peacemaker, which reached #1 during its initial weekend and was the inaugural production of a major studio. The first movie to bear the DreamWorks Pictures banner, the flick marked a fantastic start for something new in the Hollywood world. How or why we never got a sequel is still to be debated. 

Lost In Space - 1998

Sometimes all you have to do is be the underdog to a long-reigning champ, and your first place success is a given. Just as many know how Lost In Space’s time travel works, a number of people could tell you that by the time it arrived in theaters in April 1998, people were ready to let Titanic go for the time being.

Double Jeopardy - 1999

Someone trying to murder a Bruce Greenwood-played character isn’t that big of a surprise, as Netflix’s The Fall of the House of Usher has turned that development into a limited series. However, in 1999, moviegoers got to see Ashley Judd plotting the same thing in Double Jeopardy, with Tommy Lee Jones trying to stop her every step of the way. Maybe it was that residual Fugitive energy but, whatever the case, the film landed a first-place opening and saw two additional weeks on top.

Me, Myself, And Irene - 2000

There was once a time where the Farrelly Brothers and Jim Carrey could guarantee you a box office hit. 2000’s Me, Myself & Irene proved that to be true at the turn of the century, beating the likes of Chicken Run to snag that slot. An R-rated comedy beating a family movie at the movies: how often do you see that happening these days?

Save The Last Dance - 2001

Julia Stiles and and Sean Patrick Thomas showed some impeccable footwork through their roles in Save the Last Dance. However, they also stole the hearts of movie theater patrons upon the film's opening in January 2001. Which is more than likely why the only movie more overlooked than this particular romance drama is its direct-to-video sequel.

We Were Soldiers - 2002

Mel Gibson reteamed with his Braveheart writer, Randall Wallace, and that resulted in We Were Soldiers, which headed to theaters in March 2002. The wildest thing about that fact is that Gibson, and an all-star cast of notable faces and up and comers, managed to secure victory in a market that also saw movies like 40 Days and 40 Nights and John Q fighting for cinematic real estate. 

Bringing Down The House - 2003

Steve Martin, Eugene Levy and Queen Latifah still make up a team that one could wager audiences would show up to watch. That’s not said lightly either, as the only time this happened was in 2003, when the trio starred in the comedy Bringing Down the House. It saw a first-place finish when it arrived, and good luck trying to convince anyone that the team wouldn’t still kill it. 

You Got Served - 2004

Oh, those early days of the Internet, when a movie could gather steam through using hot trends and easily memeable titles. You Got Served’s 1st place victory upon its 2004 opening plays to both of those aspects, as hot dance trends and a catchy title probably helped make it all possible. 

Robots - 2005

Blue Sky Animation struck it big with the Ice Age franchise, but how often do you hear people mention the movie Robots? Even with a first-place opening, an all-star cast that boasts Ewan McGregor and Halle Berry and another animated wild man played by Robin Williams, this one seems to lurk in the shadows of animation past.

The Pink Panther - 2006

Sometimes remakes can prove themselves to be a good idea, both in practice and in execution. The Pink Panther’s 2006 iteration seems to be further proof of that point, at least on paper. Steve Martin’s attempt to revive Inspector Clouseau may not be the last though, as Eddie Murphy’s Pink Panther remake is surely hoping to score the same sort of victory.

Disturbia - 2007

It wasn’t all Transformers movies for Shia LaBeouf in the limelight of his career. His first pseudo-Hitchcockian remake with director D.J. Caruso, Disturbia, made a killing at the box office in 2007; with this modern spin on Rear Window bringing in a #1 title  upon its opening weekend. What’s more, this beauty stayed on top for two more weekends after that!

21 - 2008

Just before author Ben Mezrich’s The Accidental Billionaires would give way to The Social Network, his previous book, Bringing Down The House, inspired a box office hit in 21. The title may not be a grabber, as the source material’s name is shared with a Steve Martin/Queen Latifah comedy from 2003 and needed a change. But apparently, Jim Sturgess and Kevin Spacey were enough to bring people in to crown it with a 1st place opening weekend.

G-Force - 2009

A movie about a team of guinea pig specialists saving the world isn’t exactly what you’d expect Jerry Bruckheimer to produce. And yet, surprise surprise, G-Force is exactly the project that saw him break those expectations. Ultimately, it resulted in a commanding opening weekend that led to a healthy performance, and almost instant obscurity.

Dear John - 2010

Nicholas Sparks is the Michael Crichton of romantic dramas. The dude hit a hot streak of adaptations, spanning from the late ‘90s into the 2010s. Dear John helped kick off that last frame of glory, as Channing Tatum and Amanda Seyfried’s cinematic love story launched just in time for the Valentine’s Day crowd to glom onto it.

Rio - 2011

For three weekends in a row, Blue Sky Studios’ Rio ruled the roost at the movies. Not even Hop, Universal’s Easter themed CGI/Live-Action hybrid, could unseat it; and this was the timeframe that included that holiday in its sights. Yes, Jesse Eisenberg and Anne Hathaway’s box office energy was apparently that strong at this point in time.

Act Of Valor - 2012

For a movie with no household names and the lack of major studio backing, Act of Valor’s performance at the box office is astounding to behold. Starring actual Navy SEALs in an action-adventure that feels “ripped from the headlines,” this film crushed in a weekend where future Netflix hit Safe House and the family friendly Journey 2: The Mysterious Island were both available to the public.

Identity Thief - 2013

The early days of Melissa McCarthy’s cinematic career were pretty remarkable when it came to landing an almost assured #1 opening for any project she touched. 2013’s Identity Thief is one such success that many don’t talk about anymore, even with her being effectively paired with fellow comedic powerhouse Jason Bateman. And that’s with the movie scoring yet another 1st place win in its third weekend of release! 

Noah - 2014

Pairing Russell Crowe and Darren Aronofsky had to have seemed like a decision of biblical proportions; even putting aside the fact that 2014’s Noah kind of had that built in from day one. Telling an epic story of survival and ingenuity, moviegoers flocked to this ark when it opened, giving all involved something to float their respective boats.

Tomorrowland - 2015

Brad Bird’s Tomorrowland was a gamble from day one, but Disney was riding high enough to roll the dice on a utopian action-adventure starring George Clooney. Carrying the Memorial Day weekend of 2015, irony would eventually come knocking when the apocalyptic Mad Max: Fury Road, a movie that was the antithesis of the message of Tomorrowland, would eventually outgross the film by a healthy margin.

Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children - 2016

You would have thought that a series of popular YA novels being adapted by Tim Burton would have seen the entire lot adapted for all to see. And the first-place opening of 2016’s Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children would have seemed like an early sign that it would happen too! Unfortunately, Ransom Riggs’ trilogy is still unfinished in its cinematic form, even with a decent overall showing. 

The Dark Tower - 2017

Matthew McConaughey led adaptation of Stephen King’s seminal novel even landed the top slot for its troubles back in 2017. Fans’ opinions of The Dark Tower weren’t as rosy as those early fortunes though, with our own Eric Eisenberg considering it “an insult to the work of Stephen King.” So yeah… no pressure, Mike Flanagan. 

Rampage - 2018

In the long run, the big-screen adaptation of Rampage feels like a fever dream. A Dwayne Johnson/Naomie Harris-led film that's boosted by the charms of Jeffrey Dean Morgan, it does in fact exist in this universe. It even nabbed a box office win upon opening in 2018! But good luck finding anyone to tell you what it was about.

Midway - 2019

Picture it: November 2019! A new Terminator movie and the long awaited sequel to The Shining are opening in theaters. Poised to do battle, Dark Fate and Doctor Sleep touched gloves and did the dance of fists that saw one victor emerge. And its name was… Midway, Roland Emmerich’s World War II drama about that iconic battle in the Pacific. That’s still one hell of a twist if you ask us.

Unhinged - 2020

The early pandemic box office was a wild time, and look no further than the fact that Unhinged saw a demented Russell Crowe rise to the top of the box office pack. What’s even wilder is that this didn’t even happen on opening weekend, as The Spongebob Movie: Sponge on the Run bested this thriller for the first frame. The sponge got the message on the second weekend though, leaving Crowe to slam into first place. 

Wrath of Man - 2021

Guy Ritchie and Jason Statham took decades to reteam together after coming up with Lock Stock and Two Smokin’ Barrels. When they finally pooled their resources together, the film Wrath of Man was their project of choice, and audiences clearly thought it was worth showing up for. Opening weekend saw The Statham crushing the competition, with a nice “W” to take home on his record.

The Woman King - 2022

There was a lot of buzz surrounding The Woman King's march to theaters, with the Viola Davis-fronted film seeming to cash in on that hype with a first place debut. Past that point, all that the film has to show for it is a decent overall bank, and some very controversial opinions on how it choose to tell this corner of history.  

You never know what box office victor of today is going to become the forgotten child of tomorrow. So if you happen to see a movie you like or despise making it big on any given weekend, don’t despair. As we all know by this point, history is written by the victors, and money isn’t the only way a movie can thrive when it leaves the theater.

Netflix has been coming out with some awesome originals, and one of those is the amazing sci-fi drama, Lost in Space. A remake of the classic sci-fi TV show from the 1960s, this Netflix original tells the story of humans who are, as you would guess, lost in space, and struggle with a strange alien universe as they try to overcome issues as they arise. 

With fun effects, a great story, cool-makeup and much more, Lost in Space was one of Netflix’s best shows, in my opinion. But, with all these episodes coming out all at once, one might wonder what to watch once they’re done binging the latest season. Look no further, because we have some awesome shows that are like Lost in Space that you just might want to see next. 

Firefly (Hulu)

In this one-season sci-fi show, Firefly tells the story of a group of humans who are a part of a crew aboard a Firefly-class ship, showing their adventures in a different solar system, far away from the world we know now. 

Firefly is one of those shows where I will never forgive the network for cancelling it. While I was too young at the time of its original airing, watching it now makes me so mad because this could have been great. Firefly could have been the Star Wars saga of television for its effects, the Firefly cast, and more. For fans of Lost in Space, this show is perfect, as it not only has the space adventures you would expect, but a great cast as well. I want it to come back so badly. 

Stream Firefly on Hulu.

The Mandalorian (Disney+)

Disney+ has a runaway hit with this one. The Mandalorian, taking place after Return of the Jedi, follows Din Djarin, a lone Mandalorian bounty hunter, whose life is turned upside down when he encounters a strange alien creature (who looks like a little baby Yoda), and takes it upon himself to try and return it to its home. 

The Mandalorian has become immensely popular for a reason. Jon Favreau created a masterpiece with this show, with not only a talented cast but an essential story that feels like it’s ripped right out of the Star Wars movies. For fans of Lost in Space, you’ll love the story of Din Djarin and his space travels, but what really makes this show so good is the relationship he has with Grogu - otherwise known as baby Yoda. With plenty of jaw-dropping moments, this is one you can’t miss.

Stream The Mandalorian on Disney+.

Battlestar Galactica (Peacock)

Another classic sci-fi series, Battlestar Galactica is a re-imagining of the '70s series of the same name. In this world, humanity is in another star system, where humans are settled on planets, called colonies. However, their homes are attacked by Cylons, humanoid machines that wish to take over. The last of humanity escape and are led by the Battlestar Galactica, one of the last battleships, as they try to survive constant attacks, while looking for a new home. This is their story of survival.

For a long time, I only ever really knew this show from that The Office quote (“Bears, beats, Battlestar Galactica”), but after actually giving it a watch, it’s such an entertaining series. For fans of Lost in Space, you’ll love the human connections that are formed here. It’s all about survival and trying to make sure that their loved ones are okay, something that fans of the Netflix series can relate to. Plus, the visual effects are really cool. There just might be a new series coming soon, so keep an eye out for it. 

Stream Battlestar Galactica on Peacock.

The First (Hulu)

Ever wondered what it will be like when humans make it to Mars? The First explores that, telling the story of how humans are trying to settle the planet, and the trials and tribulations it takes to do it. 

To me, The First feels like a much more grounded look into space travel. It’s not the most edgy or action-filled show, like Lost in Space is, as it focuses on that human connection at a more naturalistic level. It shows the stresses of trying to do what is best for humanity, while moving forward with innovation rather than letting setbacks continuously stop them. Sean Penn gives a great performance as the lead character, along with the rest of the cast. It’s a shame it only last for one season. 

Stream The First on Hulu.

The Expanse (Amazon Prime)

One of my favorites on the list. The Expanse is an Amazon Prime original series, telling the story of humans hundreds years in the future, where we've colonized our solar system. But, as a strange disappearance arises and unlikely allies have to come together to solve the issue, the threat of interplanetary civil war rises, exposing more dark secrets that could threaten everyone's very lives. 

This is one of those shows I don’t want to say too much about before you watch it. For fans of Lost in Space, The Expanse has plenty of awesome space travel, cool set designs, and everything else you would expect, but what I really love about it is the story. From the first episode on, there’s so much to love, and you’ll want to watch the next episode every time. 

Stream The Expanse on Amazon Prime. 

Futurama (Hulu)

You gotta love Futurama. In this hilarious sci-fi sitcom, Futurama tells the story of Fry, a normal pizza delivery boy who is accidentally frozen, and then reawakens in the year 2999. Now, he must adapt to working in a new place, living in a new world, and having new friends. 

When I think of adult animated shows, Futurama is one of the first that comes to mind. It’s so funny and features such fun stories that you can’t help but love it. For fans of Lost in Space, there are plenty of great moments that scream sci-fi that you’ll enjoy, but it’s all about that human connection again, and creating valuable relationships that you’ll want to root for until the very end. I mean, you even learn to love a wise-cracking robot. It’s such a fun show. 

Stream Futurama on Hulu.

For All Mankind (Apple TV+)

If you ever wanted a cool alternate-reality show, For All Mankind is the way to go. This Apple TV+ original series asks this question: what if the Soviet Union had beaten the U.S. to the moon in the 1960s? But, instead of the space race dying down, the discovery of water leads to it being more high stakes than ever. 

Apple TV+ has been knocking it out of the park with their original series, from the beloved Ted Lasso, to its animated shows like Central Park. However, For All Mankind is such an interesting one to watch. I’ve always been a huge fan of alternative histories and this one takes it to another level with the amount of detail, lore, and effects it uses. For fans of Lost in Space, I think you’ll enjoy the exploration and the stories about the missions to the moon. But, you should watch it regardless. Such a cool, interesting take. 

Stream For All Mankind on Apple TV+.

Steven Universe (HBO Max)

This popular cartoon is always a hit. Steven Universe tells the story of Steven, a young boy who is also half-Gem. The Gems are alien fighters who are tasked with keeping humanity safe from threats of terror and monsters. Steven looks to these Gems to learn how to understand his powers, growing as a person while doing so. 

Steve Universe is a masterclass in animation. For fans of Lost in Space, there isn’t much space exploration, but you’ll love the stories that are told, often with special powers, cool graphics, and beautiful animation. Not only that, but Steven Universe teaches valuable lessons about love and family (like Lost in Space) and learning to accept yourself for who you are. The series is such a great watch for both kids and adults alike.

Stream Steven Universe on HBO Max.

Away (Netflix)

In this Netflix original series, Away tells the story of a group of astronauts, led by Emma Green. Their main goal is to become the first crewed spaceflight to Mars after years of trying to make it happen, but in order to do so, they have to commit to being away from their loved ones for three years.

Away is the perfect one-season binge for fans of Lost in Space. Not only does it deal with space travel, it also shows the effects of being away from the ones that we care about, and what we’re willing to do to protect them. Something I also adore about Away is its cast. Led by the talented Hilary Swank, the cast has wonderful chemistry, compelling story arcs and plenty of interesting character moments that will keep you entertained. It’s a shame the series didn’t last long.

Stream Away on Netflix.

Star Trek: Voyager (Hulu)

You can’t have a sci-fi list like this and not include Star Trek: Voyager. This popular sci-fi series is a part of the Star Trek franchise, follows the Starfleet vessel, aptly called “Voyager,” as it tries to return home after being stranded for many, many years. But of course, as every Star Trek crew does, they run into problems along the way. 

Star Trek is just one of those franchises that I’m sure most sci-fi fans have watched. For viewers of Lost in Space, this series has a lot of the same beats and character moments you would expect, with several different storylines and relationships for you to root for. And, when it comes to Star Trek, you know there’s always going to be some ridiculously campy villain at some point, but they’re so much fun to watch and see our protagonists fight against. Starring Kate Mulgrew, Star Trek: Voyager is a ton of fun. 

Stream Star Trek: Voyager on Hulu.

Raised By Wolves (HBO Max)

Last but not least, we have Raised by Wolves. This HBO Max original series follows two robots who look human, named Father and Mother. Together, they are programmed to raise young human children after Earth was completely destroyed by war, alongside a human colony. Soon, the robots learn that the older humans are volatile, and it’s not easy to keep them from harming each other, whether because of religious differences, or more.

Raised by Wolves is such an interesting concept for a sci-fi show. For fans of Lost in Space, this also shows humans in a completely different environment, trying to adapt, but it’s so much more than just that. Famed director Ridley Scott serves as an executive producer, and even directed the first two episodes, so you know it’s really good. Both Amanda Collin and Abubakar Salim give amazing performances as Mother and Father, and with a second season on the way, now is the perfect time to watch. 

Stream Raised by Wolves on HBO Max.

There are truly so many amazing sci-fi shows out there for you to watch if you’re feeling up to the challenge after finishing Lost in Space. Maybe you just might have found a new TV series to love. Regardless, you’ll have a fun time watching no matter what you pick.  

2021 is almost at an end, and it’s closing out strong for many streaming services. As always, Netflix is bringing the heat and has some of its best programming of the year on deck and ready to prep us for 2022. What’s better, there’s stuff that’s entirely unrelated to the holiday season, just in case subscribers are reaching holiday burnout. 

Of course, some people can’t get enough of Christmas, so rest assured that for all the options this season, Netflix still has some holiday offerings worth checking out. Overall, I’d say there are at least nine spectacular originals coming this December that need checking out, so let’s dive in and figure out why!

Lost in Space (Final Season) - 12/1

The good news is that Lost in Space is back for Season 3, but unfortunately, the ride ends there. The Netflix series enters its final season at the start of December and will feature the Robinsons attempting to save Alpha Centauri from a robot invasion. First, they’ll have to reunite, so expect this series to really pull out the thrills in its final episodes!

Coming Out Colton - 12/3

The Bachelor’s Colton Underwood surprised many when he came out as a gay man, mainly because they saw him pine for the love of many eligible women on national television. Now, in Netflix’s Coming Out Colton, audiences will get a chance to see Underwood’s journey as a gay man and confront his past while attempting to find his place in the LGBTQ+ community. I can see Bachelor fans interested in seeing this one, as well as anyone genuinely curious about the next chapter for Underwood.

​​The Great British Baking Show: Holidays (Season 4) - 12/3

The Great British Baking Show is one of the best cooking shows on television, and adding the holidays on top of that only makes it better. Prue Leith and Paul Hollywood welcome back some familiar faces on this holiday edition of the show set to arrive on Netflix in early December. I know I’ll be watching with a bag of snacks next to me, and who knows? I may even find the inspiration to cook a little after watching!

Saturday Morning All Star Hits! - 12/10

If you’re someone who gets nostalgic about the '80s and '90s era of Saturday morning cartoons, this is something to look out for. This irreverent adult-animation series comes from Saturday Night Live’s Kyle Mooney and Ben Jones. Mooney plays twins in a live-action hybrid series that mimics the iconic era of children’s television that adults today grew up with. I’ve always been a fan of Mooney’s work, so I’m hoping this series lives up to the awesome expectations I’m building in my head.

Selling Tampa - 12/15

Selling Sunset thrives as a popular home show on Netflix, and like other successful home shows, it’s getting a number of spinoffs. Selling Tampa is the newest one arriving on Netflix in mid-December and will follow a Tampa all-Black female real estate agent firm called Allure Realty. It’s all the fun of Selling Sunset but in Tampa! I typically only watch these kinds of shows when I’m moving, and I’m not trying to pack my bags just yet, but home show fans will definitely want to give this one a try.

The Witcher (Season 2) - 12/17

One of Netflix’s biggest original shows is back for another season, and I don’t know about you, but I’m thrilled to see Henry Cavill kicking ass and taking names as Geralt of Rivia. What’s even better is that Cavill recently confirmed he’s committed to sticking with the series’ seven-year plan, which means there’s a lot more of The Witcher to come over the years. Now would be a great time to rewatch or catch up on Season 1, which I’ll definitely need to do because I got a bit lost watching at first. 

Emily in Paris (Season 2) - 12/22

Here’s a fun fact about Emily in Paris that I love to bring up every time I see the show title: if you say the series name the way Paris is supposed to be pronounced in French, it rhymes! I’m not sure that will be addressed in Season 2 of Emily in Paris, and the creator teased that Emily will have some tough decisions ahead of her. Fans will, of course, be thrilled to see Emily’s continuing adventures, which will probably feature more of France undermining her American ideal of what the country should be. It doesn’t seem like this series is a glowing advertisement for France!

Cobra Kai (Season 4) - 12/31

Cobra Kai Season 4 will help ring in the new year with the series’ most significant challenge yet. Johnny and Daniel joined forces in an attempt to put a stop to John Kreese’s twisted version of Cobra Kai. Unfortunately, we already know that Kreese will get back up in the form of Terry Silver, who has a knack for seeking out the most brutal recruits and fighters. I’m not quite sure who stands the best chance at winning the All-Valley Tournament out of all the main characters at the moment, but I am optimistic for Miguel’s comeback after he gains some more strength. My second choice is definitely Robby Keene, but man, what a downer that would be if he won at this point.

Queer Eye (Season 6) - 12/31

Queer Eye fans know exactly what the show is about at this point, and as a fan, I can say I’m certainly not sick of it. The Fab 5 are back again looking to revamp the lives of folks who need just a little sprucing up, and they’re headed to Austin, Texas this season to change some hearts and minds in the Lone Star state. I’m curious to see how the boys adapt to life there and whether they learn some things along the way about living deep in the heart of Texas. 

Netflix subscribers can catch all these shows and more on the platform beginning in December. I’m looking forward to a good month of original content to close out 2021 and hoping that 2022 is even more loaded with iconic originals that will make another year just fly by.

As recent years have passed, TV viewers have witnessed a staggering growth in the number of original series released on a yearly basis, thanks to new networks and new streaming services eager to deliver unending content in the hopes of drawing new customers. Of course, every series that debuts has to end at some point, and the number of show cancellations and pre-planned endings only seems to grow yearly. Understandably, 2021 is no different, with the pandemic weighing heavily into many TV decisions, with shows such as GLOW and Stumptown learning in 2020 that their previous renewals would go unfulfilled.

Below, we've rounded up all the big shows that learned of their cancellations in 2021, and shows that are ending this year. (There's some overlap in that respect, for shows such as NCIS: New Orleans.) Check out the full list, and fingers cross none of your favorite shows make it on there.

Animal Kingdom (TNT)

In mid-January 2021, a month after its fifth season had finally finished production following COVID-related delays, TNT’s Animal Kingdom was granted a renewal for a sixth and final season to wrap up the Cody family’s crime-filled storylines. As of now, though, the Ellen Barkin-free fifth season has yet to premiere on TNT.

Atypical (Netflix)

Back in February 2020, Netflix granted a fourth and final season renewal to its dramedy Atypical, which focuses on the life of Keir Gilchrist’s on-the-autism-spectrum Sam Gardner. No dates have been announced for Season 4’s premiere, but it's expected to debut in 2021.

Baroness Von Sketch Show (IFC / CBC)

In 2020, it was announced that the award-winning sketch comedy series Baroness Von Sketch Show would be ending with its fifth season, which will kick off once more when the midseason premiere hits IFC on February 25, 2021.

Better Call Saul (AMC)

AMC drama worlds will collide when Better Call Saul airs its sixth and final season at some point in 2021. The final batch of episodes will presumably bookend the events of Breaking Bad both with Saul’s prequelized events and its flash-forward sequences, and will hopefully contain tons of cameos.

Big Hero 6: The Series (Disney XD)

The Marvel and Disney TV spinoff of Big Hero 6 was in the midst of its third season when it was announced the animated action-adventure wouldn’t be continuing beyond Season 3, which ended on February 15, 2021. The news wasn’t entirely surprising, considering Disney+ previously ordered up a Betamax-centric spinoff.

Black Lightning (The CW)

With Cress Williams’ Jefferson Pierce having crossed over into The CW’s main Arrowverse with the “Crisis on Infinite Earths” event, Black Lightning will be saying goodbye to all universes with the conclusion of its currently-airing fourth season.

The Bold Type (Freeform)

Having already lost two Season 4 episodes due to COVID-related shutdowns, Freeform’s female-fronted dramedy The Bold Type was renewed for its fifth and final season on January 21, 2021, with the final six episodes set to air at some point later in the year.

Bosch (Amazon Prime)

Titus Welliver’s crime drama Bosch, based on the character created by Michael Connelly, is Amazon Prime’s longest-running original series, with the renewal for the seventh and final season being ordered in February 2020. It’s currently unknown when Season 7 will air in 2021.

Brooklyn Nine-Nine (NBC)

In the months since Season 7 ended, Brooklyn Nine-Nine faced not only COVID delays, but also a push to refresh its approach to policing on television with its eighth season. On February 11, 2021, it was announced that B99 will end with Season 8, which will only deliver ten episodes as opposed to the 13 and 18 episodes from previous years on NBC.

Carmen Sandiego (Netflix)

With Gina Rodriguez voicing the classic video game character, Netflix’s Carmen Sandiego dropped its third season in October 2020 and the day after that release, Netflix announced that its fourth season of high-stakes thievery would be the final one. It was released on January 15, 2021.

Claws (TNT)

Fans have been waiting to see Niecy Nash & Co. returning for the fourth season of Claws ever since August 2019, and knew it would be the final season since October of that year. With the delayed production having been completed in November 2020, Season 4 is set to hit TNT at some point in 2021.

Conan (TBS)

After more than a decade of celebrity interviews, globe-trotting, and silly, experimental comedy on TBS, Conan O’Brien revealed his Conan talk show would be ending with the conclusion of Season 10 in June 2021. Not that his fans should worry about him leaving TV altogether, as the comedian and host signed an overall deal with WarnerMedia for a new show on HBO Max.

Dead To Me (Netflix)

After two seasons of drama-heightening thrills, Christina Applegate and Linda Cardellini’s Dead to Me is bringing its grieving to a close with Season 3, as announced by Netflix in July 2020. It’s presumably going to air in 2021, though likely not in the same May release window shared by the first two seasons.

Dear White People (Netflix)

Like a variety of shows listed here, Netflix’s Dear White People was renewed for its final season months before all the production shutdowns throughout 2020 – in October 2019 to be more exact – and fans are waiting to see how Logan Browning’s Samantha White will fare in the final ten episodes when they debut at some point in 2021 (though without former co-star Jeremy Tardy).

DuckTales (Disney XD)

One of the more critically acclaimed TV reboots to come about in recent years, Disney’s DuckTales was in the midst of its third world-building season when the big bosses announced (in December 2020) that the show would be ending with Season 3’s finale, which is set to air on March 15, 2021.

F Is For Family (Netflix)

Rare as it can be for Netflix to go five full seasons with one of its original series, Bill Burr and Michael Price’s raunchy animated series nailed that hallmark when the streaming service announced in October 2020 that the fifth season would be the ‘70s-set family comedy’s last run with the Murphy family. Frank probably had some choice words to say when he heard.

Feel Good (Netflix / Channel 4)

The UK dramedy Feel Good, which co-stars Lisa Kudrow, debuted on Netflix in March 2020, and the streaming service announced in December of the same year that the addiction-based series was renewed for a second season to air in 2021, though it would already be the final one.

Goliath (Amazon Prime)

Just over a month after Billy Bob Thornton’s popular legal drama Goliath premiered its third season, Amazon made the announcement in November 2019 that the show would be ending with its fourth season, which is presumably going to make its all-at-once debut in 2021.

Grace And Frankie (Netflix)

Back in September 2019, a few months before Season 6 debuted, Grace and Frankie was revealed to be coming to an end with a super-sized Season 7, which will see Jane Fonda and Lily Tomlin’s titular characters getting feisty for 16 more episodes, rather than the usual 13.

The Haves And Have Nots (OWN)

As OWN’s first scripted series, The Haves and Have Nots debuted back in 2013, and the soapy crime drama is currently set to wrap things up for the Cryer, Harrington, and Young families when the back eight episodes of Season 8 start the fireworks back up again on May 25, 2021.

Insecure (HBO)

Issa Rae’s talent-oozing comedy Insecure was renewed for Season 5 back in May 2020 in the midst of Season 4’s run, but HBO announced on January 13, 2021 that the fifth season will serve as the fictional Issa’s final run of socially poignant episodes, as the real-life Issa continues to build up her cinematic career.

Judge Judy (Syndicated)

Having spent over two decades heading up the syndicated courtroom series Judge Judy, its namesake Judy Sheindlin revealed she was hanging up her gavel after Season 25 ends in 2021, but she’ll be back on TV soon for Amazon’s Judy Justice.

Keeping Up With The Kardashians (E!)

2021 marks the end of a reality TV era, with Keeping Up with the Kardashians’ titular family members (and the Jenners) announcing in September 2020 that the long-running series would be coming to an end with Season 20, set to debut on March 18, 2021. The family is now locked into a deal with Disney and Hulu, so don’t expect them to be gone from your TVs for very long.

The Kominsky Method (Netflix)

The Big Bang Theory co-creator Chuck Lorre made a successful jump to streaming with the Golden Globe-winning The Kominsky Method, which was revealed in July 2020 to be renewed for its third and final season, which will be without star Alan Arkin.

Last Man Standing (Fox)

Tim Allen’s sitcom Last Man Standing made it three seasons on Fox after its prior cancellation at ABC, and it was revealed in October 2020 that the previously ordered Season 9 would be the show’s last run. The 21-episode season debuted on January 3, 2021, and thankfully gave fans a big Home Improvement crossover before bowing out completely.

Lost In Space (Netflix)

Netflix’s big-budget Lost in Space made its share of fans during the first two seasons, but the lack of major buzz likely influenced the streaming service’s decision in March 2020 to renew the sci-fi series for a third and final season. It’s not yet clear when Lost in Space Season 3 will debut in 2021.

Lou Dobbs Tonight (Fox Business)

The political and financial chat show Lou Dobbs Tonight was on the verge of making it a full ten years on Fox Business Network, but after Dobbs was named as part of a defamation lawsuit against Fox News by the voting machine vendor Smartmatic, Fox Business cancelled the show on February 5, 2021.

Lucifer (Netflix)

Having already come to an “end” on Fox in 2018, Lucifer lived on at Netflix, where it was initially cancelled after Season 5, but Netflix not only added episodes to the fifth season order, but the streaming service later reneged on its decision and ordered up a sixth and final season of episodes in June 2020. While the second half of Season 5 has yet to air, it’s possible the final ten episodes will debut on Netflix in late 2021.

Mom (CBS)

Not very long before Mom's production was scheduled to begin after prior delays, star Anna Faris suddenly announced in September that she was leaving the show, and even though Season 8 has been doing fine in the ratings, CBS announced prior to the eighth episode that the show was cancelled and would be ending with the current batch of episodes.

Money Heist (Netflix)

Also known as La casa de papel, Netflix’s intense Spanish crime drama Money Heist has been one of the most successful non-English series in the streaming service’s library, so you can bet a ton of viewers will be tuning in for the fifth and final batch of episodes, which Netflix ordered in July 2020. No premiere date for 2021 has been set yet.

NCIS: New Orleans (CBS)

With its latest season taking a dip in the ratings compared to previous years, NCIS: New Orleans will be coming to an end with its shortened seventh season, shocking many fans who have come to expect the NCIS franchise to continue sticking around. Interestingly enough, it was revealed the day before the cancellation news broke that CBS is looking to develop the new spinoff NCIS: Hawaii.

On My Block (Netflix)

Netflix’s teen dramedy On My Block earned much critical and fan acclaim over the course of its first three seasons, so it was something of a blessing and a crime when Netflix finally announced on January 29, 2021 that the series was renewed for its fourth and final season. It’s not clear when it’ll air, but at least Netflix gave On My Block ten episodes to bow out on instead of the eight that made up Season 3.

Ozark (Netflix)

Jason Bateman’s work in front of and behind the camera have played a big role in Ozark’s success on Netflix, and while some might have expected it to go on for many more years, the streaming service announced in June 2020 that the money-laundering crime drama will close out with its fourth season, which will be divided into two seven-episode halves. At least the first half is expected to air in 2021.

Peaky Blinders (Netflix / BBC)

Another high-profile series whose final season was impacted by COVID-related delays, Peaky Blinders last delivered new episodes in August 2019, and it was revealed on January 18 that the in-production Season 6 will give viewers the star-studded gangster drama’s final six installments. Creator Steven Knight is already teasing a follow-up project, also.

Shameless (Showtime)

The longest-running scripted series in Showtime’s history, Shameless made it through a full season without exiting star Emmy Rossum before the channel announced in January 2020 that the offbeat family drama was renewed for its eleventh and final season. After going through production delays that altered the final season, Shameless debuted Season 11 in December 2020, and it will wrap at some point in early 2021.

Shrill (Hulu)

Fans of SNL’s Aidy Bryant and her Hulu series Shrill were pumped when the streaming service announced in March 2020 that the comedy would be returning for an eight-episode third season, but things took a more disappointing turn on January 27, 2021, when it was announced that the upcoming Season 3 will be Shrill’s last. It’s set to debut on May 7, 2021.

Supergirl (The CW)

The CW renewed Supergirl for a sixth season back in January 2020, but nine months later, made the call that the 20-episode Season 6 would be the Arrowverse drama’s final one. It’s still unclear when Supergirl will return for those episodes, but there’s the additional hope that Melissa Benoist’s superhero will appear in the new spinoff Superman & Lois.

Superstore (NBC)

One of the relatively rare network sitcoms to survive without a focus on traditional family life, Superstore delighted audiences for years with its big-box family, but NBC announced over the loudspeakers in December 2020 that Superstore would be ending with its currently airing sixth season, which is set to air its finale on March 25, 2021.

Truth Seekers (Amazon Prime)

Co-created by the comedy duo of Simon Pegg and Nick Frost (among others), Truth Seekers was a fright-filled comedy about paranormal investigators and spooky conspiracies that apparently didn’t quite win over enough living and breathing viewers to convince Amazon to order up a second season. Frost announced on February 11, 2021 that the show was cancelled.

Van Helsing (Syfy)

From the wacky-concept mind of creator Neil LaBute, Van Helsing and its titular heroine played by Kelly Overton have been hunting down vampires and other monstrous being for four seasons, but Syfy revealed in December 2019 that the fantasy horror would be returning for a fifth and final season, though it has yet to debut.

Wynonna Earp (Syfy)

Much like Van Helsing, Syfy’s Wynonna Earp’s survival is largely due to a relatively small but extremely passionate group of fans who have been patiently waiting through financial and then COVID-related delays to see the entirety of Season 4, which was ordered back in July 2018. The first six episodes finally aired in Summer 2020, and Syfy announced on February 5, 2021 that the show was cancelled, with the final six episodes debuting on March 5, 2021.

Year Of The Rabbit (IFC / Channel 4)

Perhaps the most visually and narratively distinct entry on this list, the UK’s Year of the Rabbit was a Victorian-era detective comedy headed up by the hilarious Matt Berry, and though Channel 4 renewed the show for a second season in February 2020, the network announced a reversal of that decision on January 21, 2021, citing COVID-related budget issues. It’s possible another network or streaming service will step up to help with production costs.

Younger (TV Land)

Back in July 2019, TV Land renewed Younger for its seventh season, making it the longest-running original program in the network’s history. Filming only finished on those episodes in early 2021, due to COVID-related delays, and while it hasn’t been made 100% official by TV Land, star Debi Mazar reveled in February 2021 that she’d filmed her final scenes on the show, sparking beliefs that Season 7 is indeed the end.

Since we're still in the early days of 2021, audiences should have few doubts that this already sizable list of shows will grow even longer, so remember to keep checking back for updates as more big shows fall onto, and off of, the chopping block.

Bear with me for a moment here, but I feel like we’ve done this before. Not the time travel write ups, as that’s obviously a recurring feature we’re running here at CinemaBlend. But there’s this nagging sense of déjà vu I can’t seem to shake. Eh, such are the occupational hazards when you examine traveling from here to there in the now and then, and today’s case file is literally out of control. Get ready to be flung into the uncharted stars, and crashing the barriers of time itself, as we’re about to look at how the time travel in Lost in Space works!

Though before we move too far, don’t forget that we have plenty of other time travel case files stacked on our desks here at the CinemaBlend labs! And we’re proud to say that this is our first reader request that we hadn’t already thought to list on the docket. It’s for that reason we encourage you all to send us your suggestions as to which time travel stories we should tackle in the future. You never know what stories are lying out there, waiting for their time to come. Now, with the Robinsons tucked in on the Jupiter 2, and hell about to break loose, let’s go get Lost in Space.

The Time Travel in Lost In Space

Lost in Space was supposed to be your standard “save the world” mission. The Robinson family, under the watchful eye of Major Don West (Matt LeBlanc,) were going to colonize Alpha Prime and complete the Hypergate link that’d evacuate Earth’s citizens to a new and fruitful planet. And then sabotage sent them hurtling into the depths of space, where the star charts aren’t exactly up to date, and a mysterious temporal event would have a huge effect on their journey moving forward.

Who's Time Traveling

The entire compliment of Lost in Space’s travelers aboard the Jupiter 2 get to engage in a little bit of time travel. The Robinsons: Professors John (William Hurt) and Maureen (Mimi Rogers,) as well as their children, Judy (Heather Graham), Penny (Lacey Chabert), and Will (Jack Johnson) were supposed to be the only other people on board the ship. However, thanks to saboteur Dr. Zachary Smith (Gary Oldman) accidentally stowing away, he’s part of the fun as well; and with a deadly secret that eventually complicates matters.

From When To When

The temporal distortion seems to stretch between the years of 2058, where the film and its Jupiter Mission starts, to the year of 2078, 20 years in the future. Though, fun fact, 2078 looks like a lot different than it should, considering our last trip to 2074 in Looper was very restrained compared to this.

The Purpose Of Their Trip

For the Robinsons of 2058, the trip into the temporal distortion created by Lost in Space’s time machine is an unknown journey. But for the older Will Robinson (Jared Harris), breaking the walls of time is meant to do only one thing: save his family from certain death by preventing them from ever leaving Earth in the first place, where as Dr. Smith, mutated into a creature known as “Spider Smith,” wants to go back and take over Earth, via his spider eggs just waiting to hatch. Ultimately, Will uses this power to send his father back to the Jupiter-2 just as it’s about to crash into some space debris while trying to escape.

How Time Travel Happens In Lost In Space

Lost in Space operates on a principle I like to call “Chekov’s Time Machine.” As we see young Will Robinson’s experiments in creating a temporal distortion device yield some interesting school science projects, it’s eventually revealed that Will’s designs were pretty solid. With 20 years, and only an older/mutated Dr. Smith to nurture his ambitions, Older Will creates a working portal to the past. Using the HyperEngine and core materials from the Jupiter-2, Will’s older self is able to open a portal to the exact co-ordinates of the mission launch back in 2058. Generating a window in time that one could literally walk, or jump, through, Lost in Space makes it as simple as turning on the machine, punching in the time and place you’re looking to go back to, and making it happen.

There are some stipulations though, as Lost in Space sees one really huge caveat included in its temporal traveling: there’s only enough power to send one person back on one trip. Will Robinson isn’t trying to spy on the future and see what’s going to happen, but rather he wants to just jump back in one specific trip to make things right in his eyes. It doesn’t matter where or when you’re going either, as the power limitations are what they are. Also, the planet the Jupiter-2 crash landed on is eventually torn apart by Will's experiment, leaving the family with no choice but to once again take a blind hyperjump at the end of the movie.

One final note: if you’re looking to time travel in the world of Lost in Space, another key thing to know is that you’ll have to literally look before you leap. As Older Will Robinson drops his father onto the bridge of the Jupiter-2, we see him fall through the portal and right to the floor. So it’s probably a good idea to program your journey to somewhere that has a nice couch, or at the very least a ball pit, is available to cushion the fall.

Can History Be Changed As A Result Of Time Travel In Lost In Space?

The history can definitely be changed in Lost in Space’s method of time travel. In a pseudo-time loop sort of scenario similar to what we’ve seen in Star Trek: Generations, Will Robinson is able to send his father back to the moment where his family is trying to leave the surface of the planet. With the knowledge of how they die fresh in his mind, as well as some his patented scientific knowhow, Professor John Robinson saves the day by remembering the pattern of events that killed his family and thinking quickly to evade them.

By doing so, John theoretically erases Older Will’s existence, as Young Will is no longer going to be trapped with Spider Smith on the barren planet he would have called home. There’s even a chance that Dr. Smith can be cured of the slow mutation he suffers after taking a space spider bite in an earlier set piece. And as a bonus, Professor Robinson never has to worry about running into his past self, because he loops back to the present day through this trip, as he was already 20 years in the future. So technically, Will was sending his father home in the end.

What Are The Consequences Of Time Travel In Lost In Space?

Time travel does wonders for the space family Robinson, as Lost in Space allows John to learn the ultimate lesson of being there for his family. But even just bringing back his knowledge of the family’s death helps alter things for the better, by preventing the wreck of the Jupiter-2. Allowing the entire cast to survive for a sequel that some folks probably still have hopes for, the Robinson family and Major Don West hyperjump into the unknown yet again. Which leads to a crucial difference that Lost in Space makes in the post-time travel storyline.

The Jupiter-2 crew now has the tools to get to where they’re hoping to go, thanks to their quick trip to an orbiting spaceship earlier in their time displaced adventures. The ship now has updated navigational information it didn’t have to begin with, which would have stranded the entire family in the depths of space. Nothing like popping onto a derelict ship from 20 years in the future, raiding the glove box, and finding an updated map of the stars! Though the turn of the millennium aesthetic will still remain, so depending on whether you’re into that sort of thing or not, this is either the best day ever or hell in the icy coldness of space.

Here We Go Again

Bear with me for a moment here, but I feel like we’ve done this before. Not the time travel write ups, as that’s obviously a recurring feature we’re running here at CinemaBlend. But there’s this nagging sense of déjà vu I can’t seem to shake. Get ready… to help me figure out how to get out of our first actual time loop! Call it fate, call it destiny, call it we’ve scheduled our next adventure in advance and the time continuum is about to get screwy, as we’re about to go somewhere we’ve never gone before: the Edge of Tomorrow!

While being caught in this new temporal loop isn’t going to be fun, and the coffee’s going to be the same day in and day out, it will be exciting to go from talking about here to there in the now and then to trying to figure out how to escape the here and now. Strange times are ahead readers, and I’m not sure how email works in a time loop. So if you send us more requests for which temporal anomalies you want us to dissect next, I might be a little bit delayed in receiving them. Bear with me for a moment here, but I feel like we’ve done this before.

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The new Netflix science fiction series Away has quickly become one of the most popular shows on the streaming platform since its launch in September 2020, and now that so many people have blown through the Hilary Swank's space drama's 10-episode first season they're probably looking for something to hold them down until a second season is announced. Luckily, there seem to be more movies and television shows based in space or touch on themes of family, sacrifice, and spirituality than stars in the night's sky.

With everything from space epics about an astronaut tracking down his missing father in the depths of the solar system to a dramatization of the early days of America's space program, and even a few options about traveling to the far reaches of the known universe, there's plenty to choose from. But with so many options and so little time, it can sometimes be difficult to find the perfect match. Well, here are just 10 movies and TV shows that you can stream right now if you liked Away and want to continue on your journey to the center of human experience in the vacuum of space.

Ad Astra (HBO Max)

Nearly 30 years after Clifford McBride (Tommy Lee Jones) set off on a voyage into deep space, U.S Space Command believes that the lost astronaut is sending harmful attacks back to Earth. To try and stop the rogue astronaut, SpaceCom sends his son, Roy (Brad Pitt) to track down his long-lost father and uncover the mystery of what happened to his father and the crew of his spaceship.

Why It's A Good Option For Netflix's Away Fans: In addition to dealing with a story that focuses on the impact that extended stays in space have on an astronaut's family back on Earth, Ad Astra is similar to Away in the sense that it features some of the most eye-catching and unbelievable recreations of physics (or lack thereof) in outer space. The scenes involving the ambush on the Moon and the final moments of this exhilarating affair come to mind. If fans of the Netflix space drama loved both of those elements, then this 2019 science fiction thriller is right for them.

Stream it on HBO Max here.

Challenger: The Final Flight (Netflix)

The Space Shuttle Challenger disaster will forever go down as one of the most memorable and tragic moments in the history of NASA, and the later part of the 20th Century for that matter. The new Netflix docuseries Challenger: The Final Flight spends four episodes discussing nearly every aspect of what was supposed to be the mission that took the first teacher to space before it ended in disaster with millions of school-aged children watching from classrooms around the country.

Why It's A Good Option For Netflix's Away Fans: Much like Away, Challenger: The Final Flight focuses on the sacrifices that astronauts are willing to take in order to advance our understanding of outer space and what it means to humanity to do so. If fans of the space drama want to know more about the real-world NASA, its highly-trained astronauts, and the way they inspire millions of young children, then this four-part docuseries will provide more than enough insight, even if it ends with tragedy.

Stream it on Netflix here.

The First (Hulu)

The Hulu original series The First centers around the planning of the first manned mission to Mars, with a focus on the astronauts, their families, and scores of scientists, mathematicians, and support staff who are guiding them on their unprecedented journey to the martian planet.

Why It's A Good Option For Netflix's Away Fans: Although the first (and only) season of The First follows the group of five astronauts led by Sean Penn's Tom Hagerty as they enter Mars' orbit, it does offer a similar approach to Away's approach to the more personal and emotional side of space travel. By including the human element, the show allows the characters to feel more natural and realized opposed to emotionless robots spouting off numbers and terms few people outside of space travel understand.

Stream it on Hulu here.

Contact (HBO Max)

When Dr. Ellie Arroway (Jodie Foster) learns of a mysterious signal coming from a far-off planet, she and other interested parties race to uncover the true meaning of the call and civilization from which it came. Little does she know but an incredible message, one that will send her on the journey of a lifetime, lie hidden in the strange signal.

Why It's A Good Option For Netflix's Away Fans: Throughout Contact, Ellie Arroway is treated like an inferior scientist and not up to the task simply because she is a woman and not because of anything she has or hasn't done. This is a similar treatment to the one Hilary Swank's Emma Green is subjected to in Away, and both titles show what can come from the motivation that lies within their central characters.

Stream it on HBO Max here.

The Path (Hulu)

The Hulu original series The Path follows Eddie Lane (Aaron Paul) as he undergoes a spiritual awakening and begins to question his own beliefs and the structure of the cult of which he and his family belong.

Why It's A Good Option For Netflix's Away Fans: The show has nothing to do with traveling to outer space, but The Path was created by Jessica Goldberg who would go on to serve as the showrunner and one of the writers of Away a couple of years later. If fans of the Netflix series enjoy the numerous discussions on religion and faith in general, then they will surely enjoy this three-season series about a man and his family at a crossroads.

Stream it on Hulu here.

Lost In Space (Netflix)

Set in the distant future, the Netflix series Lost in Space (a remake of the 1965 television show of the same name) follows the Robinson family after they are selected to embark upon an interstellar mission to colonize a far-off star system. But when their ship is damaged, the Robinsons evacuate to a nearby planet where they must survive.

Why It's A Good Option For Netflix's Away Fans: This is just an extremely fun, and strangely poignant space journey involving a family as they come to terms with their new lives. They are forced to put their differences aside, learn about one another, and come up with solutions in order to survive the day and complete their mission. Fans of Away will certainly enjoy the inclusion of family, which provides much-needed warmth to a desolate story.

Stream it on Netflix here.

Tales From The Loop (Amazon)

Tales from the Loop follows the residents in Mercer, Ohio, the home of the Mercer Center for Experimental Physics, which is also known as The Loop. In an attempt to make the impossible possible, researchers and scientists at The Loop uncover and create some spectacular and indescribable things that are beyond our imagination.

Why It's A Good Option For Netflix's Away Fans: You might not think that a show about time loops, physical loops, and half-destroyed machines would have anything to do with Away, but fans of the Netflix series should really check this one out. On the surface, both shows feature strong female leads (Rebecca Hall in Tales from the Loop and Hilary Swank in Away), but both shows tackle the delicate nature of being a parent, especially when time and space separate a mom or dad from their children.

Stream it on Amazon here.

2001: A Space Odyssey (HBO Max)

Stanley Kubrick's 1968 science-fiction epic 2001: A Space Odyssey attempts to tell the story of humanity as the first man evolved from primates all the way to a state of higher consciousness and everything in between.

Why It's A Good Option For Netflix's Away Fans: There are space movies and there is 2001: A Space Odyssey, which takes things to the next level and then some. Fans of Away's space exploration and the drive to push humans to where they've never been before will certainly enjoy this cult classic from the minds of Stanley Kubrick and Arthur C. Clarke (who wrote the must-read novelization).

Stream it on HBO Max here.

The Expanse (Amazon)

Set centuries in the future, The Expanse centers around the story of a missing woman that quickly turns into something much darker and larger than any of the characters could have ever guessed.

Why It's A Good Option For Netflix's Away Fans: The science-fiction series, which originally ran on SyFy before being picked up by Amazon for its fourth season, features a more advanced civilization than the one in Away (present-day), but it does offer a look at the future of space travel and colonization of the solar system and beyond. It has a plot that is a little more out there than the Netflix series, but The Expanse does have its more down-to-earth moments.

Stream it on Amazon here.

From The Earth To The Moon (HBO Max)

The HBO docudrama From the Earth to the Moon tells the unprecedented story of the Apollo space program starting in the 1960s and going all the way to the early 1970s. With each of the show's 12 episodes focusing on a different aspect of the program and the astronauts who carried out its missions, viewers are given an in-depth look at some of the most monumental moments in American history.

Why It's A Good Option For Netflix's Away Fans: In order to truly appreciate where Away's astronauts are going with their mission to Mars, you have to take a look at the history of NASA, especially the Apollo missions that first took man to the Moon. Plus, involvement from Tom Hanks and Ron Howard make this a must-watch for anyone with an HBO Max account.

Stream it on HBO Max here.

Those are just a few of the great movies and TV shows for fans of Away to watch now that the first season is wrapped up. Did your favorite title make the list or is there something you should have been included? Make sure to sound off in the comments and let the world (and solar system) know.

Netflix has invested a lot of money in original programming. Considering how big of a company Netflix is, the presumption might be that execs are micromanaging productions. According to Lost in Space actor Toby Stephens, however, Netflix is really hands off despite the show’s big budget.

Netflix rebooted Lost in Space in 2018. A reimagining of the 1965 series, the show was renewed for a third and final season in March. In terms of set visits and how involved Netflix is with the show, Toby Stephens says execs aren’t intrusive at all. Here’s what the actor told The Spectator:

That’s good to know. Big-budget studio productions have a lot at stake, so it’s pretty great that the folks at Netflix only check in every so often rather than all the time. That likely gives Lost in Space’s creative team the freedom to do what’s best for the story and characters without worrying too much about their higher-ups.

Toby Stephens, who plays U.S. Navy SEAL John Robinson, adds that the hands-off approach might be indicative of Hollywood’s trust in British actors, who “turn up and actually know our lines.” The actor acknowledges that being trained in acting is helpful, though I doubt very much that knowing one's lines is the only reason the folks at Netflix aren’t constantly checking in with the sci-fi series.

There’s also the fact that Lost in Space shoots in Vancouver, British Columbia, while Netflix headquarters are in California. That said, the Lost in Space actor has appeared in a myriad of other big-budget productions, including Starz’s Black Sails, the James Bond film Die Another Day, and Michael Bay’s 13 Hours, and he’s done a lot of smaller budget projects as well.

Netflix’s Lost in Space remake originally premiered back in 2018 and its third and final season is expected to debut on the streaming service at some point in 2021. However, the announcement came right around the time that the Hollywood-wide production shutdowns began taking place. So, there’s no telling whether the series’ filming schedule will be pushed back and, if so, for how long. Whatever the case, I’m guessing that Netflix will remain lenient and only check in to make sure “everything’s okay.”

Stay tuned to CinemaBlend for updates. In the interim, you can watch the first two seasons of Lost in Space on Netflix. For more on what to watch in the coming months, be sure to check out our 2020 summer TV premiere schedule. If you’re looking for more series to binge on Netflix, swing by our complete streaming guide to see what’s new.

The wait for the fall TV season can be as agonizing as watching turtles walk through molasses, and yet the span between premiere week and midseason finale week sometimes feel as fast as The Boys' A-Train. Small-screen programming continues to expand sub-exponentially, though, so the hiatus void that follows the traditional deluge of winter and spring TV finales is easily filled by the debuts and returns of shows like Star Trek: Picard, Last Man Standing and Fox's 9-1-1 spinoff with Rob Lowe.

Below is a full rundown of all the new and returning TV shows hitting the schedule through the 2019-2020 Winter and Spring TV seasons. Among other things included are network series, cable favorites, Lifetime movies, host-less awards ceremonies, comedy specials and a vast array of streaming options.

Note that all brand new series will be listed in all caps, and all times below are EST, so remember to account for your own time zone accordingly. As well, please bookmark this page and keep checking back for updates as the weeks go by.

December 2019

The holiday season is one that is filled with far more finales than premieres, but it's also a great time for networks to pull out the stops for limited-scope specials. You'll find quite a few of those below, celebrating everything from country music to Christmas to the last night of 2019.

Sunday, December 1

CHRISTMAS TOWN (TV Movie) - Hallmark - 8 p.m.

YOU LIGHT UP MY CHRISTMAS (TV Movie) - Lifetime - 8 p.m.

Brain Games Season 8 - Nat Geo - 9 p.m.

HOLIDAY WARS - Food Network - 9 p.m.

Holiday Gingerbread Showdown Season 2 - Food Network - 10 p.m.

Monday, December 2

The Great Christmas Light Fight Season 7 - ABC - 8 p.m.

GARTH BROOKS: THE ROAD I'M ON (2-Night Docu-series) - A&E - 9 p.m.

Making It Season 2 - NBC - 10 p.m.

Tuesday, December 3

TIFFANY HADDISH: BLACK MITZVAH (Stand-Up Special) - Netflix - 3:01 a.m.

BRAD PAISLEY THINKS HE'S SPECIAL (1-Hour Special) - ABC - 8 p.m.

HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON HOMECOMING (30-Minute Special) - NBC - 8:30 p.m.

CMA COUNTRY CHRISTMAS (2-Hour Special) - ABC - 9 p.m.

Wednesday, December 4

Alaskan Bush People Season 11 - Discovery - 8 p.m.

Black Ink Crew: Chicago Season 6 - VH1 - 8 p.m.

87th Annual Christmas in Rockerfeller Center (2-Hour Special) - NBC

VIKINGS: THE SAGA OF FLOKI (1-Hour Special) - History - 8 p.m.

Vikings Season 6 - History - 9 p.m. (Special Time)

MAN VS. BEAR - Discovery - 9 p.m.

Vikings Season 6 - History 10 p.m. (Time Slot Premiere)

THE MOODYS - Fox - 9 p.m. (Back-To-Back Episodes)

EXPEDITION BIGFOOT - Travel Channel - 10 p.m.

Thursday, December 5

HOME FOR CHRISTMAS - Netflix - 3:01 a.m.

V-WARS - Netflix - 3:01 a.m.

Tell Me a Story Season 2 - CBS All Access - 3:01 a.m.

EX ON THE BEACH - MTV - 9 p.m.

Growing Up Hip-Hop Season 5 - WE - 9 p.m.

SAME TIME, NEXT CHRISTMAS (TV Movie) - ABC - 9 p.m.

THIS TIME OF YEAR (TV Movie) - HMC - 9 p.m.

Project Runway Season 18 - Bravo - 9:30 p.m.

Friday, December 6

ASTRONOMY CLUB - Netflix - 3:01 a.m.

THREE DAYS OF CHRISTMAS - Netflix - 3:01 a.m.

REPRISAL - Hulu - 3:01 a.m.

The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel Season 3 - Amazon - 3:01 a.m.

TRUTH BE TOLD - Apple TV+ - 3:01 a.m.

A STORYBOOK CHRISTMAS (TV Movie) - Lifetime - 8 p.m.

TIME FOR YOU TO COME HOME FOR CHRISTMAS (TV Movie) - HMC - 9 p.m.

In the Long Run Season 2 - Starz - 10 p.m.

EDDIE GRIFFIN: E-NIGGMA (Stand-Up Special) - Showtime - 11 p.m.

Saturday, December 7

JESSICA KIRSON: TALKING TO MYSELF (Stand-Up Special) - Netflix - 3:01 a.m.

Joe Pera Talks With You Season 2 - Adult Swim - 12 a.m. (Back-To-Back Episodes)

MISTLETOE & MENORAHS (TV Movie) - Lifetime - 6 p.m.

CHRISTMAS UNLEASHED (TV Movie) - Lifetime - 8 p.m.

A CHRISTMAS LOVE STORY (TV Movie) - Hallmark - 8 p.m.

HE'S OUT TO GET YOU (TV Movie) - Lifetime Movie Network - 8 p.m.

DAN SODER: SON OF A GARY (Stand-Up Special) - HBO - 10 p.m.

Sunday, December 8

Miss Universe 2019 (3-Hour Special) - Fox - 7 p.m.

CHRISTMAS AT DOLLYWOOD (TV Movie) - Hallmark - 8 p.m.

GROUNDED FOR CHRISTMAS (TV Movie) - Lifetime 8 p.m.

THE LOST WOMEN OF NXIVM (2-Hour Special) - Investigation Discovery - 9 p.m.

THE L WORD: GENERATION Q - Showtime - 10 p.m.

WORK IN PROGRESS - Showtime - 11 p.m.

Monday, December 9

Family Reunion: A Family Reunion Christmas (Special) - Netflix - 3 a.m.

Tuesday, December 10

MICHELLE WOLF: JOKE SHOW (Stand-Up Special) - Netflix - 3 a.m.

ELLEN'S GREATEST NIGHT OF GIVEAWAYS - NBC - 8 p.m.

BEHIND BARS: WOMEN INSIDE - A&E - 9 p.m.

CRISIS AFTERMATH (1-Hour Special) - The CW - 9 p.m.

BELICHICK & SABAN: THE ART OF COACHING (Special) - HBO - 9 p.m.

Thursday, December 12

The Great American Baking Show Season 5 - ABC - 9 p.m.

A LEGENDARY CHRISTMAS WITH JOHN AND CHRISSY (1-Hour Special) - NBC - 10 p.m.

Friday, December 13

The Expanse Season 4 - Amazon - 3:01 a.m.

Marvel's Runaways Season 3 - Hulu - 3:01 a.m.

The 88th Annual Hollywood Christmas Parade (2-Hour Special) - The CW - 8 p.m.

CHRISTMAS STARS (TV Movie) - Lifetime - 8 p.m.

Saturday, December 14

MATCHMAKER CHRISTMAS (TV Movie) - Lifetime - 6 p.m.

A CHRISTMAS WINTER SONG (TV Movie) - Lifetime - 8 p.m.

HOLIDAY DATE (TV Movie) - Hallmark - 8 p.m.

STOCKHOLM (Special) - Starz - 9 p.m.

Sunday, December 15

The 42nd Annual Kennedy Center Honors (2-Hour Special) - CBS - 8 p.m.

THE CHRISTMAS CAROLER CHALLENGE - The CW

A CHEERFUL CHRISTMAS (TV Movie) - Hallmark - 8 p.m.

REDISCOVERING CHRISTMAS (TV Movie) - Lifetime - 8 p.m.

Very Cavallari: A Very Merry Cavallari (1-Hour Special) - E! - 10 p.m.

Monday, December 16

Love & Hip Hop Season 10 - VH1 - 8 p.m.

A Very Brady Renovation: Holiday Edition (1-Hour Special) - HGTV

HOLIDAYS WITH THE HOUGHS (1-Hour Special) - NBC - 10 p.m.

Tuesday, December 17

RONNY CHIENG: ASIAN COMEDIAN DESTROYS AMERICA! (Stand-up Special) - Netflix - 3:01 a.m.

Wednesday, December 18

Live in Front of a Studio Audience: All in the Family and Good Times (90-Minute Special) - ABC - 8 p.m.

Survivor: Reunion Special (1-Hour Special) - CBS - 10 p.m.

Thursday, December 19

The 2020 Miss America Competition (2-Hour Special) - NBC - 8 p.m.

Friday, December 20

THE WITCHER - Netflix - 3:01 a.m.

THE CHRISTMAS TEMP (TV Movie) - Lifetime - 8 p.m.

In the Long Run: Xmas Special (Special) - Starz - 10 p.m.

Saturday, December 21

Battle of the Christmas Movie Stars (Special) - Lifetime - 11 a.m.

CHRISTMAS LOVE LETTER (TV Movie) - Lifetime - 6 p.m.

CHRISTMAS HOTEL (TV Movie) - Lifetime - 8 p.m.

IT'S BEGINNING TO LOOK A LOT LIKE CHRISTMAS (TV Movie) - Hallmark - 8 p.m.

Ultimate Hanukkah Challenge (1-Hour Special) - Food Network - 9 p.m.

Sunday, December 22

A DATE BY CHRISTMAS EVE (TV Movie) - Lifetime - 8 p.m.

DOUBLE HOLIDAY (TV Movie) - Hallmark - 8 p.m.

Tuesday, December 24

Lost In Space Season 2 - Netflix - 3:01 a.m.

Wednesday, December 25

When Calls The Heart Christmas (2-Hour Special) - Hallmark - 8 p.m.

Thursday, December 26

You Season 2 - Netflix - 3:01 a.m.

Saturday, December 28

NEW YEAR, NEW ME (TV Movie) - Hallmark - 8 p.m.

Restaurant: Impossible Season 16 - Food Network - 9 p.m.

Sunday, December 29

FLIRTY DANCING - Fox - 8 p.m. (Special Night and Time)

DARE ME - USA - 10 p.m.

Monday, December 30

THE DISASTROUS LIFE OF SAIKI K. REAWAKENED - Netflix - 3:01 a.m.

Tuesday, December 31

Dick Clark's Primetime New Year's Rockin' Eve with Ryan Seacrest 2020 (3-Hour Special) - ABC - 8 p.m.

Fox's New Year's Eve with Steve Harvey: Live from Times Square (3 1/2-Hour Special) - Fox - 8 p.m.

A TOAST TO 2019! (2-Hour Special) - NBC - 8 p.m.

NBC New Year's Eve Special (2-Hour Special) - NBC - 10 p.m.

Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve with Ryan Seacrest (Special) - ABC - 11:30 p.m.

January 2020

With the start of the year comes the cornucopia of treasured returns and debuts across network TV, along with everything that cable channels and streaming services are kicking 2020 off with. January 2020 features highlights like the final half-season of Starz's Power, the final episodes of The CW's Arrow and the long-awaited premieres for new seasons of shows like Last Man Standing, Manifest and MacGyver.

Wednesday, January 1

THE CIRCLE - Netflix - 3:01 a.m.

MESSIAH - Netflix - 3:01 a.m.

SPINNING OUT - Netflix - 3:01 a.m.

Doctor Who Season 12 - BBC America - 8 p.m.

My 600-lb Life Season 8 - TLC - 8 p.m.

Flirty Dancing Season 1 - Fox - 8 p.m. (Time Slot Premiere)

Married at First Sight Season 10 - Lifetime - 8:30 p.m.

Almost Family Season 1 Winter Premiere - Fox - 9 p.m.

Supernanny Season 8 - Lifetime - 10 p.m.

Thursday, January 2

THIEVES OF THE WOOD - Netflix - 3:01 a.m.

Last Man Standing Season 8 - Fox - 8 p.m.

The First 48 Season 19 - A&E - 8 p.m.

DEPUTY - Fox - 9 p.m.

Surviving R. Kelly: Party II - Lifetime - 9 p.m.

Dr. Pimple Popper Season 3 Winter Premiere - TLC - 9 p.m.

Christina on the Coast Season 2 - HGTV - 9 p.m.

60 Days In Season 6 - A&E - 10 p.m.

Friday, January 3

Anne with an E Season 3 - Netflix - 3:01 a.m.

ILANA GLAZER: THE PLANET IS BURNING - Amazon - 3:01 a.m.

JAYDE ADAMS: SERIOUS BLACK JUMPER - Amazon - 3:01 a.m.

JAMES MAY: OUR MAN IN JAPAN - Amazon - 3:01 a.m.

Hawaii Five-0 Season 10 Winter Premiere - CBS - 8 p.m.

Magnum P.I. Season 2 Winter Premiere - CBS - 9 p.m.

Blue Bloods Season 10 Winter Premiere - CBS - 10 p.m.

Saturday, January 4

DRACULA - Netflix - 3:01 a.m. (U.S. Debut)

GO! GO! CORY CARSON - Netflix - 3:01 a.m.

SAY YES TO THE DRESS AMERICA - TLC - 8 p.m.

Sunday, January 5

Doctor Who Season 12 - BBC America - 8 p.m. (Time Slot Premiere)

God Friended Me Season 2 Winter Premiere - CBS - 8 p.m.

Power Season 6 - Starz - 8 p.m.

ABDUCTED ON AIR (TV Movie) - Lifetime - 8 p.m.

Live P.D.: Police Patrol Season 5 - A&E - 8 p.m.

The Simpsons Season 31 Winter Premiere - Fox - 8 p.m.

Family Guy Season 18 Winter Premiere - Fox - 8:30 p.m.

Sister Wives Season 10 - TLC - 8 p.m.

NCIS: Los Angeles Season 11 Winter Premiere - CBS - 9 p.m.

Worst Cooks in America Season 18 - Food Network - 9 p.m.

Evil Lives Here Season 7 - Investigation Discovery - 9 p.m.

Power Confidential Season 1 Winter Premiere - Starz - 9 p.m.

Naked & Afraid Season 11 - Discovery - 10 p.m.

What What Happens Live with Andy Cohen Season 17 - Bravo - 10 p.m.

Monday, January 6

Brokenwood Mysteries Season 6 - Acorn TV - 3:01 a.m.

Infinity Train Season 2 - Cartoon Network - 7:30 p.m.

America's Got Talent: The Champions Season 2 - NBC - 8 p.m.

The Bachelor Season 24 (3-Hour Premiere) - ABC - 8 p.m.

The Neighborhood Season 2 Winter Premiere - CBS - 8 p.m.

Antiques Roadshow Season 24 - PBS - 8 p.m.

Bob (Hearts) Abishola Season 1 Winter Premiere - CBS - 8:30 p.m.

All Rise Season 1 Winter Premiere - CBS - 9 p.m.

Love & Hip Hop: Miami Season 3 - VH1 - 9 p.m.

Bull Season 4 Winter Premiere - CBS - 10 p.m.

Manifest Season 2 - NBC - 10 p.m.

Carter Season 2 - WGN - 10 p.m.

Tuesday, January 7

NCIS Season 17 Winter Premiere - CBS - 8 p.m.

JEOPARDY! THE GREATEST OF ALL TIME - ABC - 8 p.m.

Ellen's Game of Games Season 3 (2-Hour Premiere) - NBC - 8 p.m.

The Resident Season 3 Winter Premiere - Fox - 8 p.m.

My Big Fat Fabulous Life Season 7 (2-Hour Premiere) - TLC - 8 p.m.|

Finding Your Roots Season 6 Winter Premiere - PBS - 8 p.m.

Nick Cannon Presents: Wild 'N Out - VH1 - 8 p.m.

FBI Season 2 Winter Premiere - CBS - 9 p.m.

Mixed-ish Season 1 Winter Premiere - ABC - 9 p.m.

Gordon Ramsay's 24 Hours To Hell and Back Season 3 - Fox - 9 p.m.

Schitt's Creek Season 6 - Pop - 9 p.m.

The Haves and the Have Nots Season 7 - OWN - 9 p.m.

Vanderpump Rules Season 8 - Bravo - 9 p.m.

Black-ish Season 6 Winter Premiere - ABC - 9:30 p.m.

Emergence Season 1 Winter Premiere - ABC - 10 p.m.

FBI: MOST WANTED - CBS - 10 p.m.

ZOEY'S EXTRAORDINARY PLAYLIST - NBC - 10 p.m. (Special Night and Time)

Ink Master Season 13 - Paramount Network - 10 p.m.

Wednesday, January 8

CHEER - Netflix - 3:01 a.m.

Chicago Med Season 5 Winter Premiere - NBC - 8 p.m.

Undercover Boss Season 9 - CBS - 8 p.m.

Catfish: The TV Show Season 8 - MTV - 8 p.m.

Criminal Minds Season 15 - CBS - 9 p.m. (Two-Hour Season Premiere)

Chicago Fire Season 8 Winter Premiere - NBC - 9 p.m.

Modern Family Season 11 Winter Premiere - ABC - 9 p.m.

PARTY OF FIVE - Freeform - 9 p.m.

TRUE LIFE CRIME - MTV, VH1 - 9 p.m.

Chicago P.D. Season 7 Winter Premiere - NBC - 10 p.m.

Stumptown Season 1 Winter Premiere - ABC - 10 p.m.

Thursday, January 9

Superstore Season 5 Winter Premiere - NBC - 8 p.m.

Young Sheldon Season 3 Winter Premiere - CBS - 8 p.m.

The Good Place Season 4 Winter Premiere - NBC - 8:30 p.m. (New Time Slot)

The Unicorn Season 1 Winter Premiere - CBS - 8:30 p.m.

Will & Grace Season 11 Winter Premiere - NBC - 9 p.m. (New Time Slot)

Mom Season 7 Winter Premiere - CBS - 9 p.m.

Very Cavallari Season 3 - E! - 9 p.m.

Carol's Second Act Season 1 Winter Premiere - CBS - 9:30 p.m.

Perfect Harmony Season 1 Winter Premiere - NBC - 9:30 p.m. (New Time Slot)

Evil Season 1 Winter Premiere - CBS - 10 p.m.

Law & Order: SVU Season 21 Winter Premiere - NBC - 10 p.m.

Friday, January 10

AJ AND THE QUEEN - Netflix - 3:01 a.m.

The Inbestigators Season 2 - Netflix - 3:01 a.m.

MEDICAL POLICE - Netflix - 3:01 a.m.

GIRI/HAJI - Netflix - 3:01 a.m.

Zumbo's Just Desserts Season 2 - Netflix - 3:01 a.m.

LINCOLN RHYME: HUNT FOR THE BONE COLLECTOR - NBC - 8 p.m.

THE OWL HOUSE - Disney Channel - 8:46 p.m.

BILL BURR PRESENTS: THE RINGERS - Comedy Central - 11 p.m.

Saturday, January 11

Total Dramarama Season 2 - Cartoon Network - 9 a.m.

PSYCHO NURSE (TV Movie) - Lifetime - 8 p.m.

LOVE IN WINTERLAND (TV Movie) - Hallmark - 9 p.m.

Sunday, January 12

The 25th Annual Critics Choice Awards (3-Hour Special) - The CW - 7 p.m.

PSYCHO PARTY PLANNER (TV Movie) - Lifetime - 8 p.m.

THE OUTSIDER - HBO - 9 p.m. (Back-To-Back Episodes)

SANDITON - PBS - 9 p.m.

Bob's Burgers Season 10 Winter Premiere - Fox - 10 p.m.

Monday, January 13

Mike Tyson Mysteries Season 4 Winter Premiere - Adult Swim - 12 a.m.

THE HEALING POWERS OF DUDE - Netflix - 3:01 a.m.

THE NEW POPE - HBO - 9 p.m.

The Good Doctor Season 3 Winter Premiere - ABC - 10 p.m.

Tuesday, January 14

KIPO AND THE AGE OF WONDERBEASTS - Netflix - 3:01 a.m.

Arrow Season 8 Winter Premiere (Crisis Part 4) - The CW - 8 p.m.

DC's Legends of Tomorrow Season 5 (Crisis Part 5) - The CW - 9 p.m.

This Is Us Season 4 Winter Premiere - NBC - 9 p.m.

New Amsterdam Season 2 Winter Premiere - NBC - 10 p.m.

Wednesday, January 15

Grace & Frankie Season 6 - Netflix - 3:01 a.m.

KILLER INSIDE: THE MIND OF AARON HERNANDEZ - Netflix - 3:01 a.m.

The Goldbergs Season 7 Winter Premiere - ABC - 8 p.m.

Schooled Season 2 Winter Premiere - ABC - 8:30 p.m.

Nancy Drew Season 1 Winter Premiere - The CW - 9 p.m.

S.W.A.T. Season 3 Winter Premiere - CBS - 10 p.m.

Good Trouble Season 2 - Freeform - 10 p.m.

68 WHISKEY - Paramount Network - 10 p.m.

The Magicians Season 5 - Syfy - 10 p.m.

In Pursuit with John Walsh Season 2 - Investigation Discovery - 10 p.m.

Thursday, January 16

Grown-ish Season 3 - Freeform - 8 p.m.

Supernatural Season 15 Winter Premiere - The CW - 8 p.m.

EVERYTHING'S GONNA BE OKAY - Freeform - 8:30 p.m. (One-Hour Premiere)

ABC NEWS: THE LAST DAYS OF RICHARD PRYOR - ABC - 9 p.m.

Legacies Season 2 Winter Premiere - The CW - 9 p.m.

Friday, January 17

ROB DELANEY: JACKIE - Amazon - 3:01 a.m.

RUSSELL PETERS: DEPORTED - Amazon - 3:01 a.m.

ARES - Netflix - 3:01 a.m.

Hip Hop Evolution Season 4 - Netflix - 3:01 a.m.

Sex Education Season 2 - Netflix - 3:01 a.m.

ENDLINGS - Hulu - 3:01 a.m.

DIARY OF A FUTURE PRESIDENT - Disney+ - 3:01 a.m.

MR. MAGOO - CBS All Access - 3:01 a.m.

LASSIE - CBS All Access - 3:01 a.m.

GEORGE OF THE JUNGLE - CBS All Access - 3:01 a.m.

LITTLE AMERICA - Apple TV+ - 3:01 a.m.

American Housewife Season 4 Winter Premiere - ABC - 8 p.m.

Charmed Season 2 Winter Premiere - The CW - 8 p.m.

Fresh Off the Boat Season 6 Winter Premiere - ABC - 8:30 p.m.

Dynasty Season 3 Winter Premiere - The CW - 9 p.m.

Real Time with Bill Maher Season 18 - HBO - 10 p.m.

Saturday, January 18

STOLEN BY MY MOTHER: THE KAMIYAH MOBLEY STORY (TV Movie) - Lifetime - 8 p.m.

SEVEN WORLDS, ONE PLANET - BBC America - 9 p.m.

LOVE ON ICELAND (TV Movie) - Hallmark - 9 p.m.

Sunday, January 19

Ben 10 Season 4 - Cartoon Network - 10 a.m.

Batwoman Season 1 Winter Premiere - The CW - 8 p.m.

MURDER IN THE SUBURBS (TV Movie) - Lifetime - 8 p.m.

26th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards - TBS,TNT - 8 p.m.

9-1-1: LONE STAR - Fox - 10 p.m. (Special Night and Time)

AVENUE 5 - HBO - 10 p.m.

VIENNA BLOOD - PBS - 10 p.m.

Curb Your Enthusiasm Season 10 - HBO - 10:30 p.m.

Monday, January 20

9-1-1: LONE STAR - Fox - 8 p.m. (Time Slot Premiere)

All American Season 2 Winter Premiere - The CW - 8 p.m.

Brain Games Season 8 (Revival) - Nat Geo - 8 p.m.

Prodigal Son Season 1 Winter Premiere - Fox - 9 p.m.

Black Lightning Season 3 Winter Premiere - The CW - 9 p.m.

AMAZING WINTER ROMANCE (TV Movie) - Hallmark - 9 p.m.

Home Town Season 4 - HGTV - 9 p.m.

Carter Season 2 - WGN America - 10 p.m.

SPY GAMES - Bravo - 10 p.m.

Tuesday, January 21

FORTUNE FEIMSTER: SWEET & SALTY - Netflix - 3:01 a.m.

The Conners Season 2 Winter Premiere - ABC - 8 p.m.

Bless This Mess Season 2 Winter Premiere - ABC - 8:30 p.m.

Project Blue Book Season 2 - History - 10 p.m.

Wednesday, January 22

PANDEMIC: HOW TO PREVENT AN OUTBREAK - Netflix - 3:01 a.m.

Riverdale Season 4 Winter Premiere - The CW - 8 p.m.

AWKWAFINA IS NORA FROM QUEENS - Comedy Central - 10:30 p.m.

Thursday, January 23

THE GHOST BRIDE - Netflix - 3:01 a.m.

OCTOBER FACTION - Netflix - 3:01 a.m.

THE RED SHADOWS - Sundance Now - 3:01 a.m.

Station 19 Season 3 - ABC - 8 p.m.

OUTMATCHED - Freeform - 8:30 p.m.

STAR TREK: PICARD - CBS All Access - 8:30 p.m.

The Bold Type Season 4 - Freeform - 9 p.m.

Grey's Anatomy Season 16 Winter Premiere - ABC - 9 p.m.

Swamp People Season 11 - History - 9 p.m.

A Million Little Things Season 2 Winter Premiere - ABC - 10 p.m.

Friday, January 24

Chilling Adventures of Sabrina Season 2 - Netflix - 3:01 a.m.

THE GOOP LAB WITH GWYNETH PALTROW - Netflix - 3:01 a.m.

The Ranch Season 4 Part 2 - Netflix- 3:01 a.m.

RISE OF EMPIRES: OTTOMAN - Netflix - 3:01 a.m.

Shrill Season 2 - Hulu - 3:01 a.m.

THE CRYSTAL MAZE - Nickelodeon - 7 p.m.

Saturday, January 25

CHRIS WATTS: CONFESSIONS OF A KILLER (TV Movie) - Lifetime - 8 p.m.

HEARTS OF WINTER (TV Movie) - Hallmark - 9 p.m.

Ancient Aliens Season 15 - History - 10 p.m.

Sunday, January 26

NFL Special: The 2020 Pro Bowl - ESPN - 3 p.m.

The 62nd Annual Grammy Awards (3-Hour Special) - CBS - 8 p.m.

ADOPTED IN DANGER (TV Movie) - Lifetime - 8 p.m.

The Circus Season 5 - Showtime - 8 p.m.

Our Cartoon President Season 3 - Showtime - 8:30 p.m.

American Ninja Warrior: USA vs. the World - NBC - 9 p.m. (Two-Hour Special)

Monday, January 27

JUSTIN BIEBER: SEASONS - YouTube - 3:01 a.m.

Super Bowl Greatest Commercials 2020 - CBS - 9 p.m. (One-Hour Special)

Tuesday, January 28

The Biggest Loser Season 18 (Revival) - USA - 9 p.m.

I Am Jazz Season 6 - TLC - 9 p.m.

Miracle Workers: Dark Ages (Season 2) - TBS - 10:30 p.m.

Wednesday, January 29

NEXT IN FASHION - Netflix - 3:01 a.m.

NIGHT ON EARTH - Netflix - 3:01 a.m.

OMNISCIENT - Netflix - 3:01 a.m.

Miz & Mrs. Season 2 - USA - 10 p.m.

Thursday, January 30

AINORI LOVE WAGON: AFRICAN JOURNEY - Netflix - 3:01 a.m.

THE STRANGER - Netflix - 3:01 a.m.

Alone Season 7 - History - 10 p.m.

Impractical Jokers Season 8 - truTV - 10 p.m.

Friday, January 31

BoJack Horseman Season 6 Part 2 - Netflix - 3:01 a.m.

Diablero Season 2 - Netflix - 3:01 a.m.

I Am a Killer Season 2 - Netflix - 3:01 a.m.

RAGNAROK - Netflix - 3:01 a.m.

LUNA NERA - Netflix - 3:01 a.m.

All or Nothing Season 8 - Amazon - 3:01 a.m.

TED BUNDY: FALLING FOR A KILLER - Amazon - 3:01 a.m.

SHAKIRA IN CONCERT: EL DORADO WORLD TOUR - HBO - 8 p.m.

February 2020

February is now usually home to the most watched telecast of the year, the NFL's Super Bowl, but many other debuts and returns will also be worth the wait, even if they don't all showcase universally discussed ad campaigns. The second month of 2020 features the third season of Fox's ratings giant The Masked Singer, the long-awaited final season of Showtime's Homeland and the also highly anticipated return of Starz Outlander for Season 5.

Saturday, February 1

Murdoch Mysteries Season 13 - Ovation - 7 p.m.

POISONED LOVE: THE STACEY CASTOR STORY (TV Movie) - Lifetime - 8 p.m.

A VALENTINE'S MATCH (TV Movie) - Hallmark - 9 p.m.

Sunday, February 2

Super Bowl LIV (4-Hour+ Special) - Fox - 6 p.m.

The Masked Singer Season 3 - Fox - 10:30 p.m.

Monday, February 3

Manhunt: Deadly Games Season 2 - Spectrum - 3:01 a.m.

Team Kaylie: Part 3 - Netflix - 3:01 a.m.

GIRL SCOUT COOKIE CHAMPIONSHIP - Food Network - 8 p.m.

MCMILLION$ - HBO - 10 p.m.

Desus & Mero - Showtime - 11 p.m.

Tuesday, February 4

TOM PAPA: YOU'RE DOING GREAT! - Netflix - 3:01 a.m.

The Flash Season 6 Winter Premiere - The CW - 8 p.m.

State of the Union 2020 - ABC, CBS, Fox, NBC - 9 p.m.

Wednesday, February 5

The Masked Singer Season 3 - Fox - 8 p.m. (Time Slot Premiere)

Expedition Unknown Season 9 - Discovery - 8 p.m.

Survivor at 40: Greatest Moments and Players - CBS - 8 p.m. (One-Hour Special)

LEGO MASTERS - Fox - 9 p.m.

Summer House Season 4 - Bravo - 9 p.m.

Thursday, February 6

INTERROGATION - CBS All Access - 3:01 a.m.

CAGASTER OF AN INSECT CAGE - Netflix - 3:01 a.m.

Brooklyn Nine-Nine Season 7 - NBC - 8 p.m. (Special Time)

KATY KEENE - The CW - 8 p.m.

Brooklyn Nine-Nine Season 7 - NBC - 8:30 p.m. (Time Slot Premiere)

INDEBTED - NBC - 9:30 p.m.

TOMMY - CBS - 10 p.m.

BRIARPATCH - USA - 10 p.m.

The Sinner Season 3 - USA - 10 p.m.

Marriage Boot Camp Season 16 - WE - 10 p.m.

Friday, February 7

All or Nothing Season 9 - Amazon - 3:01 a.m.

LOCKE & KEY - Netflix - 3:01 a.m.

MY HOLO LOVE - Netflix - 3:01 a.m.

MYTHIC QUEST: RAVEN'S BANQUET - Apple TV+ - 3:01 a.m.

MacGyver Season 4 - CBS - 8 p.m.

MONIQUE & FRIENDS: LIVE FROM ATLANTA - Showtime (One-Hour Special)

High Maintenance Season 4 - HBO - 11 p.m.

Saturday, February 8

THE NEIGHBOR IN THE WINDOW (TV Movie) - Lifetime - 8 p.m.

MATCHING HEARTS (TV Movie) - Hallmark - 9 p.m.

IN MEMORIAM - Investigation Discovery - 9 p.m. (Two-Hour Special)

Sunday, February 9

Captain Underpants Epic Choice-o-Rama - Netflix - 3:01 a.m. (Special)

The 92nd Annual Academy Awards - ABC - 8 p.m. (3-Hour Special)

MY DAUGHTER'S BEEN KIDNAPPED (TV Movie) - Lifetime - 8 p.m.

Homeland Season 8 - Showtime - 9 p.m.

Shahs of Sunset Season 8 - Bravo - 9 p.m.

Wrong Man Season 2 - Starz - 9:45 p.m. (Special Time)

Kidding Season 2 - Showtime - 10 p.m.

Monday, February 10

Agatha Raisin Season 3 - Acorn TV - 3:01 a.m.

Tuesday, February 11

FOR LIFE - ABC - 10 p.m.

CHERISH THE DAY - OWN - 10 p.m.

Wednesday, February 12

Survivor Season 40 (2-Hour Premiere) - CBS - 8 p.m.

RICHARD HAMMOND'S BIG - Science Channel - 10 p.m.

The Soup Season 13 (Revival) - E! - 10 p.m.

Thursday, February 13

LOVE IS BLIND - Netflix - 3:01 a.m.

Narcos: Mexico Season 2 - Netflix - 3:01 a.m.

Friday, February 14

HIGH FIDELITY - Hulu - 3:01 a.m.

UTOPIA FALLS - Hulu - 3:01 a.m.

Las Chicas del Cable Season 5 - Netflix - 3:01 a.m.

VISIBLE: OUT ON TELEVISION - Apple TV+ - 3:01 a.m.

ZOMBIES 2 (TV Movie) - Disney Channel - 8 p.m.

Strike Back Season 7 - Cinemax - 10 p.m.

Saturday, February 15

THE THING ABOUT HARRY (TV Movie) - Freeform - 8 p.m.

YOU CAN'T TAKE MY DAUGHTER (TV Movie) - Lifetime - 8 p.m.

THE SECRET INGREDIENT (TV Movie) - Hallmark - 9 p.m.

Sunday, February 16

Outlander Season 5 - Starz - 8 p.m.

American Idol Season 18 - ABC - 8 p.m.

WASHINGTON - History - 8 p.m.

DNA KILLER (TV Movie) - Lifetime - 8 p.m.

DUNCANVILLE - Fox - 8:30 p.m.

ZOEY'S EXTRAORDINARY PLAYLIST - NBC - 9 p.m. (Time Slot Premiere)

WRONG MAN - Starz - 9 p.m. (Time Slot Premiere)

WAR OF THE WORLDS - Epix - 9 p.m.

Extreme Makeover: Home Edition Season 11 (Revival) - HGTV - 9 p.m.

NCIS: New Orleans Season 6 Winter Premiere - CBS - 10 p.m.

SLOW BURN - Epix - 10 p.m.

Good Girls Season 3 - NBC - 10 p.m.

Last Week Tonight with John Oliver Season 7 - 11 p.m.

Monday, February 17

THE EXPANDING UNIVERSE OF ASHLEY GARCIA - Netflix - 3:01 a.m.

Tuesday, February 18

HOT ONES: THE GAME SHOW - truTV - 10 p.m.

Wednesday, February 19

YEAR OF THE RABBIT - IFC - 10:30 p.m.

Thursday, February 20

PLAYING FOR KEEPS - Sundance Now - 3:01 a.m.

SPECTROS - Netflix - 3:01 a.m.

Sacred Lies Season 2 - Facebook Watch - 3 p.m.

Friday, February 21

HUNTERS - Amazon - 3:01 a.m.

GENTEFIED - Netflix - 3:01 a.m.

GLITCH TECHS - Netflix - 3:01 a.m.

PUERTA 7 - Netflix - 3:01 a.m.

This Week at the Comedy Cellar Season 3 - Comedy Central - 11 p.m.

Saturday, February 22

UP AND VANISHED - Oxygen - 7 p.m.

LOVE IN STORE (TV Movie) - Hallmark - 9 p.m.

WHITMER THOMAS: THE GOLDEN ONE - HBO - 10 p.m.

Sunday, February 23

When Calls the Heart Season 7 - Hallmark - 8 p.m.

DISNEY FAM JAM - Disney Channel - 8:25 p.m.

The Walking Dead Season 10 Winter Premiere - AMC - 9 p.m.

Better Call Saul Season 5 - AMC - 10 p.m. (Special Night and Time)

Food Paradise Season 12 - Cooking Channel - 10 p.m.

The Rookie Season 2 Winter Premiere - ABC - 10 p.m.

Talking Dead Season 9 Winter Premiere - AMC - 11 p.m.

Monday, February 24

The Voice Season 18 - NBC - 8 p.m.

Better Call Saul Season 5 - AMC - 9 p.m. (Time Slot Premiere)

Tuesday, February 25

Man v. Food Season 9 - Cooking Channel - 10 p.m.

Wednesday, February 26

I AM NOT OKAY WITH THIS - Netflix - 3:01 a.m.

SEAL Team Season 3 Winter Premiere - CBS - 9 p.m. (2-Hour Premiere)

Thursday, February 27

Altered Carbon Season 2 - Netflix - 3:01 a.m.

FOLLOWERS - Netflix - 3:01 a.m.

Friday, February 28

QUEEN SONO - Netflix - 3:01 a.m.

Babylon Berlin Season 3 - Netflix - 3:01 a.m.

RESTAURANTS ON THE EDGE - Netflix - 3:01 a.m.

UNSTOPPABLE - Netflix - 3:01 a.m.

Saturday, February 29

DYING TO BE YOU (TV Movie) - Lifetime - 8 p.m.

The Unexplained Season 2 - History - 9 p.m.

March 2020

As the winter months give way to warmer spring weather, the traditional TV season is in full gear, without a whole lot of big shows entering and exiting the schedule. Perhaps most noteworthy at this point is the return of Cosmos: Possible Worlds, whose third season was in question following accusations made against host Neil DeGrasse Tyson concerning sexual misconduct. Investigations into the matter were concluded in early 2019, and both Cosmos and Tyson's StarTalk were announced to be moving forward with new seasons.

Sunday, March 1

Babylon Berlin Season 3 - Netflix - 3:01 a.m.

Axios Season 3 - HBO - 6 p.m.

Wicked Tuna Season 9 - Nat Geo - 9 p.m.

Bar Rescue Season 7 - Paramount - 10 p.m.

DISPATCHES FROM ELSEWHERE - AMC - 10 p.m.

Monday, March 2

BREEDERS - FX - 10 p.m.

DISPATCHES FROM ELSEWHERE - AMC - 10 p.m. (Time Slot Premiere)

Tuesday, March 3

Empire Season 6 Spring Premiere - Fox - 9 p.m.

Wednesday, March 4

VOLCANO LIVE! WITH NIK WALLENDA - ABC - 8 p.m. (Two-Hour Special)

Vice News Tonight Season 4 - Vice TV - 8 p.m.

DAVE - FXX - 10 p.m. (One-Hour Premiere)

The Deed Season 2 - CNBC - 10 p.m.

TOURNAMENT OF CHAMPIONS - Food Network - 10 p.m.

TWENTIES - BET - 10 p.m.

Thursday, March 5

Castlevania Season 3 - Netflix - 3:01 a.m.

DEVS - FX on Hulu - 3:01 a.m.

Kevin Hart: What The Fit - YouTube - 3:01 a.m.

FLIPPING 101 W/ TAREK EL MOUSSA - HGTV - 9 p.m.

Bringing Up Bates Season 9 - UPtv - Season 9

Better Things Season 4 - FX - 10 p.m. (One-Hour Premiere)

Cake Season 2 - FXX - 10 p.m. (One-Hour Premiere)

Friday, March 6

HILLARY - Hulu - 3:01 a.m.

AMAZING STORIES - Apple TV+ - 3:01 a.m. (Eps. 1-5)

Paradise P.D. Season 2 - Netflix - 3:01 a.m.

The Protector Season 3 - Netflix - 3:01 a.m.

Ugly Delicious Season 2 - Netflix - 3:01 a.m.

ZEROZEROZERO - Amazon - 3:01 a.m.

THE MOST DANGEROUS ANIMAL OF ALL - FX - 8 p.m.

The Trade Season 2 - Showtime - 9 p.m.

Sunday, March 8

ROB RIGGLE: GLOBAL INVESTIGATOR - Discovery - 10 p.m.

Monday, March 9

Ride with Norman Reedus Season 4 - AMC - 12:10 a.m.

Blood Season 2 - Acorn TV - 3:01 a.m.

TEMPLE - Spectrum TV - 3:01 a.m.

Cosmos: Ladder to the Stars Season 3 - Nat Geo - 8 p.m.

Spring Baking Championship Season 6 - Food Network - 9 p.m.

Tuesday, March 10

CARMEN SANDIEGO: TO STEAL OR NOT TO STEAL - Netflix - 3:01 a.m. (Interactive Special)

Diabolical Season 3 - Investigation Discovery - 9 p.m.

Wednesday, March 11

Dirty Money Season 2 - Netflix - 3:01 a.m.

On My Block Season 3 - Netflix - 3:01 a.m.

THE TEST - Amazon - 3:01 a.m.

Thursday, March 12

HOSPITAL PLAYLIST - Netflix - 3:01 a.m.

SAFE HOUSE - Sundance Now - 3:01 a.m.

Friday, March 13

100 HUMANS - Netflix - 3:01 a.m.

BEASTARS - Netflix - 3:01 a.m.

BLOODRIDE - Netflix - 3:01 a.m.

Elite Season 3 - Netflix - 3:01 a.m.

Kingdom Season 2 - Netflix - 3:01 a.m.

THE PALE HORSE - Amazon - 3:01 a.m.

THE VALHALLA MURDERS - Netflix - 3:01 a.m.

Flack Season 2 - Pop - 10 p.m.

Sunday, March 15

Transformers Cyberverse Season 3 - Cartoon Network - 7 a.m.

The Wall Season 3 - NBC - 7 p.m.

INTO THE ARMS OF DANGER (TV Movie) - Lifetime - 8 p.m.

Just Roll With It Season 2 - Disney Channel - 8:48 p.m.

Westworld Season 3 - HBO - 9 p.m.

Black Monday Season 2 - Showtime - 10 p.m.

Monday, March 16

The Boss Baby: Back In Business Season 3 - Netflix - 3:01 a.m.

9-1-1 Season 3 Spring Premiere - Fox - 8 p.m.

Supernatural Season 15 Spring Premiere - The CW - 8 p.m. (New Time Slot)

Love & Hip Hop Atlanta Season 9 - VH1 - 8 p.m.

THE PLOT AGAINST AMERICA - HBO - 9 p.m.

Roswell, New Mexico Season 2 - The CW - 9 p.m.

My Brilliant Friend Season 2 - HBO - 10 p.m.

Tuesday, March 17

NIALL FERGUSON'S NETWORLD - PBS - 8 p.m.

Teem Mom OG Season 8 Spring Premiere - MTV - 8 p.m.

Wednesday, March 18

LITTLE FIRES EVERYWHERE - Hulu - 3:01 a.m.

MOTHERLAND: FORT SALEM - Freeform - 9 p.m.

Brockmire Season 4 - IFC - 10 p.m.

TRUE TERROR WITH ROBERT ENGLAND - Travel Channel - 10 p.m.

Thursday, March 19

ALTERED CARBON: RESLEEVED - Netflix - 3:01 a.m. (Anime Special)

The Restaurant Season 3 - Sundance Now - 3:01 a.m.

RUTHLESS - BET+ - 3:01 a.m.

FEEL GOOD - Netflix - 3:01 a.m.

Top Chef Season 17 - Bravo - 10 p.m. (75-Minute Premiere)

Friday, March 20

SELF MADE: INSPIRED BY THE LIFE OF MADAM C.J. WALKER - Netflix - 3:01 a.m.

TIGER KING: MURDER, MAYHEM AND MADNESS - Netflix - 3:01 a.m.

BUDDI - Netflix - 3:01 a.m.

DISNEY INSIDER - Disney+ - 3:01 a.m.

THE ENGLISH GAME - Netflix - 3:01 a.m.

THE LETTER FOR THE KING - Netflix - 3:01 a.m.

SHE - Netflix - 3:01 a.m.

VAMPIRES - Netflix - 3:01 a.m.

The Blacklist Season 7 Spring Premiere - NBC - 8 p.m.

Saturday, March 21

Say Yes to the Dress: Atlanta Season 11 - TLC - 8 p.m.

A PREDATOR'S OBSESSION (TV Movie) - Lifetime - 8 p.m.

Sunday, March 22

KILLER DREAM HOME (TV Movie) - Lifetime - 8 p.m.

Monday, March 23

FREUD - Netflix - 3:01 a.m.

Betrayed Season 4 - Investigation Discovery - 9 p.m.

Tuesday, March 24

Dark Side of the Ring Season 2 - Vice TV - 9 p.m. (Special Time)

One Day at a Time Season 4 - Pop - 9:30 p.m.

Dark Side of the Ring Season 2 - Vice TV - 10 p.m. (Time Slot Premiere)

COUNCIL OF DADS - NBC - 10 p.m. (Special Night and Time)

Thursday, March 26

UNORTHODOX - Netflix - 3:01 a.m.

The Great Food Truck Race Season 12 - Food Network - 8 p.m.

Keeping Up with the Kardashians Season 18 - E! - 8 p.m. (90-Minute Special)

The Great Food Truck Race Season 12 - Food Network - 9 p.m. (Time Slot Premiere)

Tacoma FD Season 2 - truTV - 10 p.m.

Friday, March 27

MAKING THE CUT - Amazon - 3:01 a.m.

Ozark Season 3 - Netflix - 3:01 a.m.

BE OUR CHEF - Disney+ - 3:01 a.m.

BAGHDAD CENTRAL - Hulu - 3:01 a.m.

Mama June Season 4 - WE - 9 p.m.

VAGRANT QUEEN - Syfy - 10 p.m.

Saturday, March 28

DANGER FORCE - Nickelodeon - 8 p.m.

A MOTHER KNOWS WORST (TV Movie) - Lifetime - 8 p.m.

JUST MY TYPE (TV Movie) - Hallmark - 9 p.m.

Sunday, March 29

Call the Midwife Season 9 - PBS - 8 p.m.

Vice Season 7 - Showtime - 8 p.m.

REMEMBER ME, MOMMY? (TV Movie) - Lifetime - 8 p.m.

Monday, March 30

THREE BUSY DEBRAS - Adult Swim - 12:00 a.m.

BEEF HOUSE - Adult Swim - 12:15 a.m.

Whose Line Is It Anyway? Season 16 - The CW - 8 p.m.

ALMOST PARADISE - WGN America - 10 p.m.

Tuesday, March 31

Little People, Big World Season 18 - TLC - 9 p.m.

7 Little Johnstons Season 7 - TLC - 10 p.m.

THE SECRET OF SKINWALKER RANCH - History - 10 p.m.

April 2020

As many shows gear up to wrap seasons in May, there are still several outliers popping up during the month. For those missing Sean Bean's face on TV, the Game of Thrones and Legend vet has a new show on the way opposite Mad About You's Helen Hunt. And for those who want streaming entertainment that doesn't take eons to watch, April marks the debut of the short-form service Quibi, which is premiering dozens of shows throughout the month.

Wednesday, April 1

HOW TO FIX A DRUG SCANDAL - Netflix - 3:01 a.m.

THE ILIZA SHLESINGER SKETCH SHOW - Netflix - 3:01 a.m.

Nailed It Season 4 - Netflix - 3:01 a.m.

Kim's Convenience Season 4 - Netflix - 3:01 a.m.

Sunderland 'Till I Die Season 2 - Netflix - 3:01 a.m.

The Challenge Season 35 - MTV - 8 p.m.

See No Evil Season 6 - Investigation Discovery - 9 p.m.

DAVID BLAINE: THE MAGIC WAY - ABC - 10 p.m. (One-Hour Special)

Crank Yankers Season 5 Spring Premiere - Comedy Central - 10:30 p.m.

Thursday, April 2

SOL LEVANTE - Netflix - 3:01 a.m.

STRAIGHT FORWARD - Sundance Now - 3:01 a.m.

Man with a Plan Season 4 - CBS - 8:30 p.m.

The Real Housewives of New York City Season 12 - Bravo - 9 p.m.

Siren Season 3 - Freeform - 9 p.m.

Total Bellas Season 5 - E! - 9 p.m.

BROKE - CBS - 9:30 p.m.

How to Get Away with Murder Season 6 Spring Premiere - ABC - 10 p.m.

Friday, April 3

La Casa de Papel Season 4 - Netflix - 3:01 a.m.

HOME BEFORE DARK - Apple TV+ - 3:01 a.m.

TALES FROM THE LOOP - Amazon - 3:01 a.m.

Harley Quinn Season 2 - DC Universe - 9 a.m.

OUTCRY - Showtime - 9 p.m.

Saturday, April 4

DuckTales Season 3 - Disney XD - 9:30 a.m.

Frankie Drake Mysteries Season 3 - Ovation - 7 p.m.

LINE OF DUTY (U.S. Premiere) - AMC - 10 p.m.

Sunday, April 5

ATLANTA'S MISSING AND MURDERED: THE LOST CHILDREN - HBO - 8 p.m.

KIM KARDASHIAN WEST: THE JUSTICE PROJECT - Oxygen - 7 p.m. (Two-Hour Special)

Academy of Country Music Presents: Our Country - CBS - 8 p.m. (Two-Hour Special Replacing Country Music Awards)

Forbidden History - Science Channel - 9 p.m.

WORLD ON FIRE - PBS - 9 p.m.

Monday, April 6

THE BIG SHOW SHOW - Netflix - 3:01 a.m.

DEADWATER FELL - Acorn TV - 3:01 a.m.

&MUSIC - Quibi - 3:01 a.m.

DISHMANTLED - Quibi - 3:01 a.m.

MOST DANGEROUS GAME - Quibi - 3:01 a.m.

PUNK'D (Reboot) - Quibi - 3:01 a.m.

CHRISSY'S COURT - Quibi - 3:01 a.m.

FIERCE QUEENS - Quibi - 3:01 a.m.

FLIPPED - Quibi - 3:01 a.m.

GAYME SHOW! - Quibi - 3:01 a.m.

I PROMISE - Quibi - 3:01 a.m.

WHEN THE STREET LIGHTS GO ON - Quibi - 3:01 a.m.

YOU AIN'T GOT THESE - Quibi - 3:01 a.m.

THANKS A MILLION - Quibi - 3:01 a.m.

SURVIVE - Quibi - 3:01 a.m.

RUN THIS CITY - Quibi - 3:01 a.m.

SINGLED OUT - Quibi - 3:01 a.m.

PRODIGY - Quibi - 3:01 a.m.

MURDER HOUSE FLIP - Quibi - 3:01 a.m.

MEMORY HOLE - Quibi - 3:01 a.m.

NIKKI FRE$H - Quibi - 3:01 a.m.

Tuesday, April 7

TOONING OUT THE NEWS - CBS All Access - 3:01 a.m.

Terrace House: Tokyo 2019-2020 Season 3 - Netflix - 3:01 a.m.

The Last O.G. Season 3 - TBS - 10:30 p.m.

Wednesday, April 8

Ghost Hunters Season 13 - A&E - 8 p.m. (Special Time)

Ghost Hunters Season 13 - A&E - 9 p.m. (Time Slot Premiere)

Who Wants to Be a Millionaire Season 21 (Revival) - ABC - 10 p.m.

Celebrity Ghost Stories - A&E - 10 p.m.

Liar Season 2 - Sundance - 11 p.m.

Thursday, April 9

The Good Fight Season 4 - CBS All Access - 9:01 a.m.

SHAQ LIFE - TNT - 9 p.m.

Friday, April 10

BREWS BROTHERS - Netflix - 3:01 a.m.

THE TRIAL - Netflix - 3:01 a.m.

Magnum P.I. Season 2 Spring Premiere - CBS - 9 p.m.

Saturday, April 11

THE CLARK SISTERS: THE FIRST LADIES OF GOSPEL (TV Movie) - Lifetime - 8 p.m.

FASHIONABLY YOURS (TV Movie) - Hallmark - 9 p.m.

Sunday, April 12

A QUESTION OF FAITH (TV Movie) - Hallmark - 8 p.m.

BELGRAVIA - Epix - 9 p.m.

Killing Eve Season 3 - AMC - 9 p.m.

Insecure Season 4 - HBO - 10 p.m.

BAPTISTE - PBS - 10 p.m.

RUN - HBO - 10:35 p.m.

Monday, April 13

FREERAYSHAWN - Quibi - 3:01 a.m.

50 STATES OF FRIGHT - Quibi - 3:01 a.m.

PARADISE LOST - Spectrum TV - 3:01 a.m.

AGUA DONKEYS - Quibi - 3:01 a.m.

THE STRANGER - Quibi - 3:01 a.m.

FIGHT LIKE A GIRL - Quibi - 3:01 a.m.

LET'S ROLL WITH TONY GREENHAND - Quibi - 3:01 a.m.

THE BACHELOR: LISTEN TO YOUR HEART - ABC - 8 p.m.

Botched Season 6 - E! - 9 p.m.

CELEBRITY IOU - HGTV - 9 p.m.

Good Eats: Reloaded Season 2 - Cooking Channel - 9 p.m.

American Dad Season 15 - TBS - 10 p.m.

THE BAKER AND THE BEAUTY - ABC - 10 p.m.

Songland Season 2 - NBC - 10:00 p.m.

Tuesday, April 14

Deadliest Catch Season 16 - Discovery - 8 p.m. (Two-Hour Premiere)

DEADLIEST CATCH: BLOODLINE - Discovery - 10 p.m. (Special Time)

Wednesday, April 15

MRS. AMERICA - Hulu - 3:01 a.m.

THE INNOCENCE FILES - Netflix - 3:01 a.m.

OUTER BANKS - Netflix - 3:01 a.m.

The Big Interview with Dan Rather Season 8 - AXS TV - 8 p.m.

The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills Season 10 - Bravo - 8 p.m.

AUTISM: THE SEQUEL - HBO - 9 p.m. (Special)

What We Do in the Shadows Season 2 - FX - 10 p.m. (One-Hour Premiere)

Thursday, April 16

Fauda Season 3 - Netflix - 3:01 a.m.

In the Dark Season 2 - The CW - 9 p.m.

Friday, April 17

HOME - Apple TV+ - 3:01 a.m.

BLACKAF - Netflix - 3:01 a.m.

Bosch Season 6 - Amazon - 3:01 a.m.

The Last Kids on Earth Season 2 - Netflix - 3:01 a.m.

TOO HOT TO HANDLE - Netflix - 3:01 a.m.

Saturday, April 18

ONE WORLD: TOGETHER AT HOME - ABC, CBS, NBC - 8 p.m. (Two-Hour Special)

Sunday, April 19

Rock & Roll Road Trip with Sammy Hagar Season 5 - AXS TV - 8:30 p.m.

THE LAST DANCE - ESPN - 9 p.m.

Marvel's Spider-Man Season 3 - Disney XD - 9 p.m.

THE LONGEST WAR - Showtime - 10 p.m. (Special)

DRAGNIFICENT! - TLC - 11 p.m. (Special Night and Time)

Monday, April 20

COOKED WITH CANNABIS - Netflix - 3:01 a.m.

THE MIDNIGHT GOSPEL - Netflix - 3:01 a.m.

IRON SHARPENS IRON - Quibi - 3:01 a.m.

Wednesday, April 22

ABSURD PLANET - Netflix - 3:01 a.m.

Ghost Nation Season 2 - Travel Channel - 8 p.m. (Two-Hour Premiere)

Mental Samurai Season 2 - Fox - 9 p.m. (Special Night)

Thursday, April 23

GHOST IN THE SHELL: SAC_2045 - Netflix - 3:01 a.m.

Growing Up Hip Hop Season 5 Spring Premiere - WE - 9 p.m.

WE'RE HERE - HBO - 9 p.m.

Friday, April 24

DEFENDING JACOB - Apple TV+ - 3:01 a.m.

After Life Season 2 - Netflix - 3:01 a.m.

LOVE 101 - Netflix - 3:01 a.m.

Saturday, April 25

BAD EDUCATION (TV Movie) - HBO - 8 p.m.

DYING FOR MOTHERHOOD - Lifetime - 8 p.m.

Sunday, April 26

The Last Kingdom Season 4 - Netflix - 3:01 a.m.

Vida Season 3 - Starz - 9 p.m.

On the Case with Paula Zahn Season 20 - Investigation Discovery - 10 p.m.

PENNY DREADFUL: CITY OF ANGELS (Season 4) - Showtime - 10 p.m.

Monday, April 27

CUP OF JOE - Quibi - 3:01 a.m.

DUMMY - Quibi - 3:01 a.m.

FLOORED - Quibi - 3:01 a.m.

NEVER HAVE I EVER - Netflix - 3:01 a.m.

Wednesday, April 29

NORMAL PEOPLE - Hulu - 3:01 a.m.

EXTRACURRICULAR - Netflix - 3:01 a.m.

SUMMERTIME - Netflix - 3:01 a.m.

Destination Fear Season 2 - Travel Channel - 10 p.m.

Thursday, April 30

DRIFTING DRAGONS - Netflix - 3:01 a.m.

Council Of Dads Season 1 - NBC - 8 p.m. (Time Slot Premiere)

May 2020

May is almost universally known as the month for sweeps week and for finales, though this year is obviously a little different in some ways. As far as exciting premieres go, highlights include Ryan Murphy's new Netflix show Hollywood and the Hulu's Solar Opposites, which was co-created by Rick and Morty's Justin Roiland. (Note that Archer's previously May-planned premiere has shifted to the summer or fall.)

Friday, May 1

HOLLYWOOD - Netflix - 3:01 a.m.

ALMOST HAPPY - Netflix - 3:01 a.m.

INTO THE NIGHT - Netflix - 3:01 a.m.

Medici: The Magnificent Season 3 - Netflix - 3:01 a.m.

RECKONING - Netflix - 3:01 a.m. (U.S. Premiere)

UPLOAD - Amazon - 3:01 a.m.

TRYING - Apple TV+ - 3:01 a.m.

PROP CULTURE - Disney+ - 3:01 a.m.

BETTY - HBO - 11 p.m.

Sunday, May 3

The Real Housewives of Potomac Season 5 - Bravo - 8 p.m.

Billions Season 5 - Showtime - 9 p.m.

The Good Witch Season 6 - Hallmark - 9 p.m.

Rick and Morty Season 4 Spring Premiere - Adult Swim - 11:30 p.m.

Monday, May 4

DISNEY GALLERY: THE MANDALORIAN - DIsney+ - 3:01 a.m.

Reno 911! - Quibi - 3:01 a.m.

GOLD DIGGER - Acorn TV - 3:01 a.m.

Tuesday, May 5

JERRY SEINFELD: 23 HOURS TO KILL - Netflix - 3:01 a.m.

NATALIE WOOD: WHAT REMAINS BEHIND - HBO - 9 p.m.

Million Dollar Listing: Los Angeles Season 12 - Bravo - 10 p.m. (75-Minute Premiere)

Thursday, May 7

Scissor Seven Season 2 - Netflix - 3:01 a.m.

BAD MOTHERS - Sundance Now - 3:01 a.m.

Blindspot Season 5 - NBC - 9 p.m. (Time Slot Premiere)

Friday, May 8

SOLAR OPPOSITES - Hulu - 3:01 a.m.

THE EDDY - Netflix - 3:01 a.m.

Dead to Me Season 2 - 3:01 a.m.

Restaurants on the Edge Season 2 - Netflix - 3:01 a.m.

The Hollow Season 2 - Netflix - 3:01 a.m.

VALERIA - Netflix - 3:01 a.m.

Bering Sea Gold Season 14 - Discovery 10 p.m.

Sunday, May 10

I KNOW THIS MUCH IS TRUE - HBO - 9 p.m.

Worst Cooks in America Season 19 - Food Network

Monday, May 11

The Shivering Truth Season 2 - Adult Swim - 12 a.m.

JJ VILLARD'S FAIRY TALES - Adult Swim - 12:15 a.m.

TRIAL BY MEDIA - Netflix - 3:01 a.m.

Bordertown Season 3 - Netflix - 3:01 a.m.

BAKEAWAY CAMP WITH MARTHA STEWART - Food Network - 9 p.m.

THE THIRD DAY - HBO - 10 p.m.

Tuesday, May 12

Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt: Kimmy Vs. the Reverend - Netflix - 3:01 a.m.

Thursday, May 14

The Misery Index Season 2 - TBS - 10:30 p.m.

Friday, May 15

THE GREAT - Hulu - 3:01 a.m.

She-Ra and the Princesses of Power Season 5 - Netflix - 3:01 a.m.

INHUMAN RESOURCES - Netflix - 3:01 a.m.

WHITE LINES - Netflix - 3:01 a.m.

Magic for Humans Season 3 - Netflix - 3:01 a.m.

Battlebots Season 5 - Discovery - 8 p.m.

Masters of Illusion Season 10 - The CW - 8 p.m.

Sunday, May 17

HIGHTOWN - Starz - 9 p.m.

SNOWPIERCER - TNT - 9 p.m.

Monday, May 18

DEAD STILL - Acorn TV - 3:01 a.m.

THE BIG FLOWER FIGHT - Netflix - 3:01 a.m.

DC'S STARGIRL - DC Universe - 9 a.m.

Tuesday, May 19

THE GENETIC DETECTIVE - ABC - 10 p.m.

Wednesday, May 20

The 100 Season 7 - The CW - 8 p.m.

The Amazing Race Season 32 - CBS - 8 p.m.

ULTIMATE TAG - Fox - 9:00 p.m.

Thursday, May 21

Burden of Truth Season 3 - The CW - 8 p.m.

Love Island Season 2 - CBS - 8 p.m.

CELEBRITY ESCAPE ROOM - NBC - 8 p.m. (One-Hour Special)

Holey Moley Season 2 - ABC - 9 p.m.

LABOR OF LOVE - Fox - 9 p.m.

Red Nose Day Special 2020 - NBC - 9 p.m. (Two-Hour Special)

To Tell the Truth Season 5 - ABC - 10 p.m.

Friday, May 22

The Split Season 2 - Sundance - 12 a.m.

Homecoming Season 2 - Amazon - 3:01 a.m.

Trailer Park Boys: The Animated Series Season 2 - Netflix - 3:01 a.m.

CONTROL Z - Netflix - 3:01 a.m.

HISTORY 101 - Netflix - 3:01 a.m.

Tuesday, May 26

HANNAH GADSBY: DOUGLAS - Netflix - 3:01 a.m.

Wednesday, May 27

Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. Season 7 - ABC - 10 p.m.

Friday, May 29

SPACE FORCE - Netflix - 3:01 a.m.

Somebody Feed Phil Season 3 - Netflix - 3:01 a.m.

CENTRAL PARK - Apple TV+ - 3:01 a.m.

Ramy Season 2 - Hulu - 3:01 a.m.

Sunday, May 31

Celebrity Family Feud Season 7 - ABC - 8 p.m.

QUIZ - AMC - 9 p.m.

Press Your Luck Season 2 - ABC - 9 p.m.

LAUREL CANYON - Epix - 10 p.m.

Match Game Season 5 - ABC - 10 p.m.

Clearly, the early part of 2020 has a lot of offer in terms of TV shows for audiences of all ages and tastes. From the Arrow-verse's high-stakes "Crisis on Infinite Earths" crossover to the return of Netflix's Lost In Space to the Super Bowl, TV will always be there in times of holiday havoc, winter weather and everything else. What shows are you most excited to see?

Netflix launched another reboot of Lost In Space back in 2018, and viewers responded well to the reimagining of the classic series. Fortunately for those viewers, the streaming giant announced a renewal for Season 3 only a few months after the premiere of Season 2. There is bad news, however, for Will Robinson and Co. The third season, releasing in 2021, will be the last.

The news was announced via the show's official Twitter account, with a pretty out-of-this-world graphic to soften the news:

Lost In Space may not be one of the many Netflix shows to be cancelled after only one season, but concluding after only three may not be what fans were hoping for, and not just because some fans thought the Lost in Space robot was surprisingly hot back when the series first premiered. That said, there are reasons viewers can make their peace with the upcoming end of the series, and not because consumers have been duped.

Lost in Space showrunner Zack Estrin has spoken out about the end of the series (also via Twitter), saying this:

Zack Estrin went on to say that this chapter of Lost In Space is "coming to a rousing conclusion," and he's excited about "continuing to explore new stories" with Netflix and "all of the incredible possibilities" lying ahead. He doesn't say that fans should count on any of those incredible possibilities and new stories taking place in the Lost In Space world he has created on Netflix, but he also doesn't rule it out.

The showrunner's mention of the key cast members does raise the question of whether these characters are guaranteed to survive the series. They can't "catch their breath" if they've been killed off, right?

Lost In Space Season 2 released on Netflix back in late December 2019, when it was somewhat eclipsed by Witcher mania but still seemingly did well enough for the streamer to order the third and final season to complete the trilogy.

That said, the wait between the release of one season and the renewal for the next was longer between Season 2 and Season 3 than between Season 1 and Season 2. Lost In Space debuted on April 13, 2018 and was renewed for Season 2 by May 14, 2018. The renewal for Season 3 after the late December Season 2 was considerably longer. At least the wait didn't end in a cancellation!

Neither Netflix nor the Lost In Space Twitter account announced when exactly Season 3 will debut, but it will be at some point in 2021. Whether or not that puts Lost In Space up against The Witcher again remains to be seen. For now, you can always watch and rewatch the first two seasons of Lost In Space streaming on Netflix, or one of the many new series that have premiered on the streamer in 2020 so far.

Netflix did what the 1998 theatrical adaptation failed to do: it made Lost in Space cool again. In fact, the streaming service’s reboot of the 1960s series is one of the most acclaimed sci-fi TV shows today.

Following the success of Lost in Space, which chronicles the Robinson’s struggle to survive on a distant planet, it looks like sci-fi revivals could be Netflix’s sweet spot. Black Mirror reignited the anthology series trend pioneered by The Twilight Zone, Stranger Things brought Stephen King-esque horror adventures from a child’s point of view back to the mainstream, and it gave Mystery Science Theater 3000 a second chance… before pulling the plug after two seasons.

It makes us wonder which iconic science fiction stories of the small screen should Netflix pick up next. I have six classic properties in mind.

Alien Nation

Science fiction too often gets overlooked for its potential to tell stories with a powerful message that reflects our reality. This series, inspired by the 1988 movie starring James Cann and Mandy Patinkin as cops from other planets thrown together as partners, sees extraterrestrials facing discrimination while attempting to lead a peaceful existence on Earth.

The commentary on immigration that Alien Nation made in its two seasons from 1989-1990, is timelier than ever today, and presenting it through the eyes of otherworldly beings would make the subject all the more fascinating. Plus, it would be a great opportunity for Netflix to try another shot at a fantasy racial allegory that 2017’s Bright tried and miserably failed to be.

Knight Rider

Before Baywatch, David Hasselhoff got his big break in 1984 with this cult series about a young crimefighter given a new identity as Michael Knight. His partner is a super-fast, indestructible car fitted with an artificial intelligence known as K.I.T.T., voiced by Mr. Feeny himself, William Daniels.

The problem with Knight Rider is that, as enjoyably cheesy as it is, its cheesiness has a tendency to veer past enjoyable to just plain dumb. A soft reboot in 2008 tried to correct this, and ended up making the Hoff’s version look smarter. I believe that, if put in the hands of the right showrunner, Netflix could make this cutting edge concept even edgier.

The Outer Limits

With Jordan Peele’s Twilight Zone reboot for CBS All Access and Steven Spielberg’s Amazing Stories making a comeback on Apple TV+, it seems that there are enough reboots of sci-fi anthology series out there already. Yet, one that has been overlooked by modern audiences is The Outer Limits, a collection of fascinating one-hour stories framed as a hijacking of your television from another dimension.

The central reason I believe that Netflix should give The Outer Limits a new shot at life among its other bizarre anthologies is that the common trend existing in most of these series is societal and political commentary. I normally adore that, if my mention of Alien Nation is any evidence, but I feel that the genre could use more straightforward, escapist fantasy lately and the The Outer Limits’ two season run in the 1960s, and its late ‘90s reboot, offers just that.

Land Of The Lost

Here is another show that Hollywood tried to give the cinematic treatment to underwhelming effect. Dr. Rick Marshall and his children, Will and Holly, must survive dinosaurs and other creatures after finding themselves thrown into a bizarre world they refer to as the Land of the Lost.

Like the original Lost in Space, Land of the Lost, which ran for three seasons in the mid-to-late 1970s, is known for cheesy special effects that border on comedic despite a relatively earnest execution in the storytelling. The 2009 film adaptation, starring Will Ferrell, went for earnest special effects with cheesy execution in the storytelling that barely passed as comedy. It is clear to me, based on previous successes, that Netflix has the ability craft a reboot that gets both the storytelling and the visual effects right, creating a world that has a lasting, chilling impression on viewers.

Quantum Leap

As far as I can recall, the last thing I have seen that offered a positive outlook on time travel is Avengers: Endgame, while the general consensus in most modern fiction is, essentially, “screw time travel.” In the Emmy and Golden Globe-winning series Quantum Leap, the point of time travel was to change the past for the better, but, ironically, against the will of the protagonist.

Dr. Samuel Beckett (Scott Bakula) is cursed to uncontrollably “leap” through time into the body of one stranger after another in order to right the wrongs of the past, aided by his colleague Al (Dean Stockwell) who appears to him in the form of a hologram, hoping that the next leap is the leap home. Bringing back Quantum Leap would give modern audiences a series that show that time travel does not always leave the world screwed up beyond all recognition. On the other hand, reimagining this famously lighthearted show as a dark cautionary tale is an idea that does intrigue me.

Space Cases

On second thought, we do not want Netflix’s sci-fi lineup to be completely shrouded in darkness. How about something for younger viewers without the nightmare-inducing visuals of Stranger Things? I think Space Cases, about a group of young students from various planets trapped on a spaceship in deep space, might be the perfect candidate.

Not only does this short-lived Nickelodeon series already have a bit of a Lost in Space for kids vibe to it (which is a good sign), it has the nostalgic appeal to attract grown-up fans from the original’s late ‘90s run. Not to mention, the opportunities for original stars Walter Jones (the original black Power Ranger) and Jewel Staite (also a Firefly alum) to make a cameo is already an exciting enough idea to earn the Netflix green light.

Do you agree that these small screen sci-fi classics serve to be resurrected on Netflix, or should they be left alone? Or do you have a better recommendation? If so, let us know in the comments and be sure to check back for updates on other reboots and bizarre science fiction properties available to stream here on CinemaBlend.

Last December saw the return of the acclaimed science-fiction series The Expanse, originally airing on Syfy before Amazon Prime picked it up for its current fourth season. Inspired by a series of novels by James S.A. Corey, the show chronicles one interplanetary ice freighter crew’s reluctant struggles to maintain peace among the colonized Solar System in the wake of conspiracy that threatens humanity.

Praised as one of the smartest sci-fi shows on TV today, and even earning comparisons to Game of Thrones, The Expanse has already been renewed for a fifth season on Amazon Prime. But, until then, what will fans cling to as they await the continuing adventures of the Rocinante?

To put people at ease during the hiatus, we have taken the liberty of combing through our favorite streaming services to find TV shows that may appeal to fans of The Expanse, in terms of aesthetic, theme, character motivation, etc. Take note!

Altered Carbon (Netflix)

For its suspenseful tone, The Expanse is often credited as a neo noir thriller, or, even more accurately, tech noir. Netflix has delved into this hybrid of detective fiction with dystopia a number of times, such as with series like Better Than Us, Duncan Jones’ mystery film Mute, and especially, the Blade Runner-esque show Altered Carbon.

In a world in which human consciousness can be converted into digital storage, former soldier Takeshi Kovacs is uploaded into a new body (Suicide Squad’s Joel Kinnaman) with a mission to solved the murder of a wealthy industrialite (James Purefoy), a task given to him by the digitally resurrected man himself. The first season of Altered Carbon, set to return with MCU star Anthony Mackie as Kovacs’ next surrogate body, is an intriguing cyberpunk mystery as exciting to follow as it is a wonder to look at. Stream it here.

The Boys (Amazon Prime)

Conspiracy is a central theme to The Expanse, as James Holden (Steven Strait) and his crew become part of a resistance after uncovering a plan to kick off interplanetary war. The “war” depicted in fellow Amazon Prime original The Boys is much more Earthly, covert, and far more personal, but just as explosive, nonetheless.

Vengeful ex-CIA operative Billy Butcher (Karl Urban) is the infamous leader of the titular group of ragtag vigilantes who set out to infiltrate and expose the world’s most famous superheroes, whose immoral agendas are hidden by their corporate sponsorships. As a bold indictment of comic book tropes with brutally honest satire of celebrity influence, The Boys (the second season of which is on its way) paints a dark portrait of how the existence of superheroes would affect our world that is almost too real. Stream it here.

Colony (Netflix)

The Expanse imagines the tenuous consequences of interplanetary colonization, one of them being rebellion. What if your city was tyrannically colonized by beings from another planet? Would you rebel?

Such is the premise of the USA series Colony, starring Lost’s Josh Holloway and The Walking Dead’s Sarah Wayne Callies as a married couple on opposite sides of a resistance against the alien race that has taken over Los Angeles. Despite its cancellation after three seasons, Colony is an exciting family drama that uniquely fuses sci-fi with political intrigue. Stream it here.

Farscape (Amazon Prime)

The most admirable thing about The Expanse’s main protagonist James Holden is that he assumes the position of a hopeful hero to humanity despite his reluctance of the fame and responsibility that comes with it. The main protagonist of the cult series Farscape was certainly reluctant to accept his unexpected fate as an intergalactic fugitive.

Ben Browder plays John Crichton, an astronaut forced to join a group of aliens hunted by an oppressive military race after he is accidentally thrown into a distant part of the universe under intergalactic conflict. Lasting four seasons and a conclusive miniseries, Farscape is one of the Syfy Channel’s most celebrated original hits for its complex storytelling and practical effects, thanks to puppetry by the Jim Henson Company. Stream it here.

Firefly (Hulu)

The Expanse has a couple things in common with Joss Whedon’s short-lived, but much loved, sci-fi series. Both are series that focus on a ragtag group of fugitive space travelers, are backed by a legion of devoted fans, and were both cancelled too soon, only Firefly had no digital streaming service to revive it in 2002. Oh well.

The Emmy-winning, groundbreaking western space opera hybrid feels kind of like a sci-fi take on The A-Team,following a crew, led by nerd icon Nathan Fillion, offering their services to those in need across the galaxy while on the run from the government. Firefly was cancelled by Fox after just 11 episodes, which led to the spin-off theatrical film Serenity, but the entire 14-episode first season is at least available on Hulu. Stream it here.

The First (Hulu)

A colonized Solar System, in which The Expanse takes place, would be a massive undertaking, considering all the time necessary to travel the unexplored reaches of space. Just going to our neighbor Mars would be more than a cake walk, as this Hulu original series demonstrates.

From House of Cards creator Beau Willimon, this one-season show chronicles the personal struggles and concerns of a crew, led by Academy Award-winner Sean Penn, selected to travel to the Red Planet, an unprecedented feat with sacrifices that some are not willing to make. The First exposes a potential darkness in the not-too-distant future with a prime goal is to make viewers feel the weight of the consequential nature of space travel. Stream it here.

Fortitude (Amazon Prime)

I do not want to spoil the essential reason as to how this psychological thriller relates to The Expanse. I will say, however, that while Fortitude at first appears like a standard crime drama, it gets really weird really fast.

When the picturesque and famously safe arctic community of Fortitude is shocked by the discovery of a brutal murder, those tasked with solving the case learn that something even more suspicious is afoot as the town continues to fall prey to increasingly horrific events. For its second season, Dennis Quaid joined the cast of this British import, whose three seasons found an American home in Amazon Prime, that checks off all the boxes of addictive dramatic TV: an atmospheric tone, evolutionary characters, and secrets that threaten the lives of many. Stream it here.

Lost In Space (Netflix)

At its core, The Expanse is a story about survival against insurmountable odds and people struggling to find a place to call home in the lonely backdrop of outer space. That is just how the Robinsons feel in their situation.

Netflix’s Emmy-nominated update of the classic 1960s series follows a family selected as a test subject for the colonization of other planets, until they are thrown off course and end up stranded on a dangerous alien planet. The first two seasons of Lost In Space honors its predecessor by incorporating the same B-movie fun involving creepy aliens and bizarre robots, just with improved special effects and far less camp. Stream it here.

Mars (Netflix)

The aforementioned Hulu series The First imagines the potential dangers of a mission to Mars, while taking place almost entirely on Earth. This series from National Geographic actually shows you what perils one might face on a journey to Red Planet, while also offering an educational perspective on the manner.

From producers Ron Howard and Brian Grazer, Mars is an intriguing fusion of scripted drama with documentary, featuring interviews with the likes of Neil DeGrasse Tyson and Elon Musk, as it also follows a fictional crew looking to colonize the titular planet in the near future. In that respect, its three-season story could almost be perceived as a prequel to The Expanse. Stream it here.

The Orville (Hulu)

Yes, I am aware that this is essentially a Star Trek send-up from the mind of Seth MacFarlane. However, after all the intense, complex drama on The Expanse, couldn’t you maybe use a little comic relief?

The Orville, which is officially moving to Hulu for its third season, takes its name from the ship of bumbling space explorers led by Capt. Ed Mercer (creator Seth MacFarlane) who often butts heads with second-in-command, his ex-wife, Kelly Grayson (Adrianne Palicki). While it is not stingy on resorting sitcom-level humor, the comedy is relatively contained by comparison to other projects from the Family Guy creator, not to mention its production design keeps the tone of a space opera alive. Stream it here.

3% (Netflix)

Peace is a hard thing to come by in a colonized Solar System with some planets receiving privileges that others cannot obtain, as The Expanse makes clear. This class-based divide already exists on Earth and could only get worse in the long run - a concept explored in the Netflix original 3%.

The Brazilian series follows the impoverished dwellers of Earth’s nearly uninhabitable wasteland, hoping to become part of the three percent allowed entry to the “better side” by undergoing a series of rigorous challenges. 3%, with three seasons currently available, is a complex dystopian drama with a young cast of multidimensional characters that offers thematic callbacks to The Hunger Games. Stream it here.

We hope that we have offered a suitable choice of streaming recommendations for die-hard fans of The Expanse with this list. When you’re done binging these shows, be sure to check back for more updates on hit Amazon Prime sci-fi series here on CinemaBlend.

December is a time of gift giving, merriment, and sometimes weather so bad there's nothing better than snuggling up in front of the old television and losing oneself in a great show. Unfortunately, December is also when a lot of major TV shows go on break, which can create a show hole for those at a time where people spend a majority of their time indoors. We all love classic Christmas movies and specials, but sometimes people just want something they haven't seen before. Luckily, Netflix is the gift that keeps on giving in December of 2019.

Netflix is bringing new content galore all month long, and not all of it is Christmas related! To be clear, there is a good deal of Christmas programming to check out coming up, but also plenty of other options for those whose holiday spirit may run thin midway through the month or for those just looking to watch something that isn't Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer. Sure, Disney+ has its fair share of content, but Netflix is making a case for more than a few subscribers to fire it up during this holiday season.

Home For Christmas- 12/5

Lilyhammer's Elise Broch is back on Netflix for a Norwegian Christmas tale that quite a single folks may relate to. Johanne is 30, and constantly hounded by her family at events regarding why she hasn't found a partner yet. To avoid the hounding this year, Johanne sets about trying to find someone to bring home for the holidays in this six-episode series that will kick off a handful of Christmas shows Netflix is premiering in the month of December.

V Wars (Season 1)- 12/5

Former star of The Vampire Diaries Ian Somerhalder is back with a new series, and yes, vampires are involved. This one looks to be a bit more intense, however, as V Wars chronicles the lives of a scientist and his best friend as the world splits between Humans and Vampires. The divide fractures the world, and could potentially lead to a massive war between humanity and vampires. Judging from the picture seen above, these aren't going to be the sparkly beautiful type of vampires, so be prepared for some horror to break up the constant merriment and good vibes.

Astronomy Club: The Sketch Show (Season 1)- 12/6

From the executive producer of black-ish and the showrunner of Netflix's hilarious sketch show I Think You Should Leave comes Astronomy Club: The Sketch Show. As the title would imply, this is a sketch show highlighting the improv troupe Astronomy Club that focuses its humor on pop culture and other events that speak to the black experience. Given the names attached to this project, I wouldn't be surprised if this is one of the big titles people are talking about by the time we say goodbye to 2019.

Fuller House (Season 5)- 12/6

It's the end of an era this December, as one of the biggest Netflix TV shows says goodbye. Fuller House is finally coming to an end, and the show is bringing its characters back out for one last ride with the Wolf Pack. This season will focus on Stephanie and Jimmy, as the newly engaged couple work through the beginnings of parenthood with their new baby. Everyone else will be around to help with the exception of Aunt Becky, whose appearance likely won't happen given Lori Loughlin's legal troubles.

Glow Up (Season 1)- 12/6

Ever get caught up watching a YouTube makeup tutorial? If so, Netflix's latest competition series Glow Up may be a great choice to binge during the cold month. The series pits makeup artists from all walks of life in a competition that will include recreating celebrity looks, utilizing movie prosthesis, and a whole lot more. Netflix has a solid track record with its original competition shows so far, so the odds of this one being just as good as the rest feels pretty high.

Virgin River (Season 1)- 12/6

Based on the New York Times Bestseller by Author Robyn Carr, Virgin River follows a midwife in the midst of heartache. When Melinda Monroe spots an ad to serve as a midwife in the town of Virgin River, she feels she's found the perfect opportunity to escape the loss of her husband. Upon moving, things get complicated quickly, but the arrival of a child on her cabin doorstep and a former Marine convince Monroe to stick it out. For those looking for a romance story that runs high on emotion, this sounds like the perfect Netflix series to dive into.

A Family Reunion Christmas- 12/9

Family Reunion debuted the first part of Season 1 earlier this year, and will be releasing the rest of Season 1 in 2020. Before that though, the Netflix TV show will be releasing a special Christmas episode, A Family Reunion Christmas. M'Dear and her sisters will prepare for an upcoming church Christmas pageant, while grandpa will teach the children a valuable lesson about the holidays. For fans who have been needing a new episode since July, this is sure to be enough to tide everyone over until the Tia Mowry-led series returns in 2020.

Soundtrack (Season 1)- 12/18

Strap in musical lovers, another series is on the way courtesy of Netflix. Soundtrack follows a bunch of love-struck L.A. teens from widely different backgrounds in a series that explores the music in their hearts and minds. Plot wise, there's not much else to go on in regards to this one, though descriptors for the Netflix TV show fall under feel-good, emotional, and romance. It may not be related to Christmas, but there definitely seems to be some potential for those same warm and fuzzy feelings while watching.

The Witcher (Season 1)- 12/20

One of the most-anticipated Netflix shows of 2019, lots of gamers and fans of Henry Cavill alike will be excited for The Witcher when it arrives in late December. The story follows Geralt, a mutated monster hunter who tries to find his place in a world full of people who can be just as vicious as the monsters he faces. This should be an extra exciting weekend for audiences in general, as The Witcher will be available to stream as audiences try their best to see Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker opening weekend.

John Mulaney & The Sack Lunch Bunch- 12/24

John Mulaney is back with what may be his oddest and most ambitious Netflix TV special to date. John Mulaney & The Sack Lunch Bunch puts the comedian alongside a group of children aged 8-13 in an after-school special type program that is billed to be for all ages. Mulaney will have skits, songs, conversations, and even special guests like Jake Gyllenhaal. While a more crude Mulaney may be everyone's cup of tea, good on him for releasing something that's supposed to be a tad more family friendly so close to the Christmas holiday.

Lost In Space (Season 2)- 12/24

The Robinson family is back, but this time, they're separated from that absolute snack of a robot. The Lost In Space family must work with each other, Dr. Smith and Don West in order to link back up with the Resolute and other colonists. Obviously, the situation won't be that simple, and audiences should expect plenty of drama and danger along the way in Season 2 of this acclaimed Netflix series. If the season is half as good as the trailer, fans are in for a hell of a season.

Fast & Furious Spy Racers (Season 1)- 12/25

In what may be one of the oddest shows to arrive in 2019, the Fast & Furious franchise is now on Netflix. In Fast & Furious Spy Racers, audiences follow the cousin of Dominic Toretto's younger cousin Tony as he and others are scouted by a government agency to infiltrate a criminal organization. Man, it's like taking on international crime syndicates with fast cars runs in this family's blood line! Jokes aside, this should be a great watch for families looking for an action-packed adventure similar to what's seen in the movies.

You (Season 2)- 12/26

Joe Goldberg took the world by storm when he hit Netflix, which was great news for You because its initial television run more or less flopped. Now, after a pretty insane Season 1 finale, Joe is back on the prowl and apparently laying low from an ex he doesn't want anything to do with. Joe has an ex that he doesn't want to interact with? This is just speculation, but there has to be a bigger story there, and it's possible this Netflix TV show will somehow get even crazier in Season 2.

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With so many great shows coming to streaming each and every day, it can all be a little hard to keep tabs on. Stick with CinemaBlend for all the latest happening with Netflix, other streaming services, and movies and television in the near future.

Netflix has given Lost in Space Season 2 a premiere date, a trailer, and a missing Robot. The Robinsons are back for more out of this world adventures! It has been a long wait since Netflix originally announced its Season 2 renewal last July. Backed by an instrumental cover of Louis Armstrong’s “What a Wonderful World,” fans are finally getting a peek at Season 2.

You do not have too much longer to wait to see the entire season either. Lost in Space will return for its second voyage on December 24 (aka Christmas Eve) on Netflix. Will there be more homages to the original series? Stay tuned. Go ahead and get yourself hyped to find out by checking out the trailer for Season 2 below:

Netflix is bringing it with this immersive trailer that is replete with stirring background music! As you can tell from the footage of Season 2, Will Robinson (Maxwell Jenkins) will be working to find Robot. In the meantime, lots of action, adventure, and total mayhem will undoubtedly follow. Lost in Space will pick up with Jupiter 2 stranded on a “mysterious ocean planet.”

Check out the key art for Lost in Space Season 2 below:

The Robinsons will have to work with Dr. Smith (Parker Posey) and Don West (Ignacio Serricchio), as they attempt to return to the Resolute and its colonists. Lost in Space’s official logline also teases that “new threats” and “unexpected discoveries” will emerge as they attempt to reunite with Robot and find safe passage to Alpha Centauri.

Sounds exciting! How much Lost in Space do you have to look forward to? There will be ten episodes total, and they will clock in at one-hour each. For those who watched the reboot when it made its original debut, last April, Season 2 should prove worth the wait. That is if you have not already binged the four other sci-fi TV shows that CinemaBlend’s Gina Carbone recommends!

Season 2 will not only see the return of all of the Robinsons -- Maureen (Molly Parker), John (Toby Stephens), Judy (Taylor Russell), Penny (Mina Sundwall), and Will -- Lost in Space will also welcome a new character.

New to the cast is recent New Amsterdam addition JJ Feild. He will star in the recurring guest role of Ben Adler. Who is he? The chief of advanced systems and artificial intelligence. According to the description, Ben is Maureen’s “academic contemporary” yet shares more in common with her son, Will, when it comes to his experiences.

Will Robinson has experienced quite a bit in his young life. As the trailer for Season 2 indicates, Will’s next Lost in Space adventure will be trying to find Robot. Can Ben help with that? Here is hoping!

Lost in Space Season 2 premieres December 24 on Netflix. A release date that puts the second season among the new content set to arrive on the streamer before the end of the year. Lost in Space’s return is also one of this fall’s premieres.

2018 was a big year for reboots and revivals, as audiences once again proved that revisiting what's familiar is still a safe bet in Hollywood. At least, that seems to be true in the coveted 18-49 age group demographic, in which viewers turned out in sizable numbers for some of the more popular offerings of the year.

Advertisers often view this audience as the most valuable, so this crowd takes precedence in our ranking guide of 2018's top reboots and revivals over the viewership numbers. As a note, Netflix doesn't offer official ratings for its service, but unofficial data and the company's general enthusiasm about two of its shows in particular earned them some honorable mentions on this list. Without further ado, let's jump on in to the Top 8!

8. Showtime At The Apollo - Fox

Fox revived the classic Showtime At The Apollo, which has been famous for its showcasing of artists both big and small. In an age where talent and reality singing competitions are all the rage, it seemed obvious for this program to get a weekly run in 2018. Fox brought back Steve Harvey to host who, outside of specials he was a part of before, returned full-time for the first time since the 90s.

Showtime At The Apollo averaged a 0.6 in the ratings with an average of 2.45 million viewers tuning in over the course of the revival season. Those viewership numbers aren't bad, but the show routinely placed behind other network TV offerings in the same time slot, and the ratings aren't anything to brag about for Fox. It's still up in the air whether or not the show will return for 2019; with the show performing above other reboots like Charmed, it's earned a spot here all the same.

7. Murphy Brown - CBS

With political tensions in America seemingly as high as they've been in some time, the timing seemed right for CBS to bring Murphy Brown back. The revival went guns blazing and checked in with Murphy in a brave new world, where the show attempted to remain timely despite a rapid news cycle. Unfortunately for fans, it doesn't appear to have succeeded in drawing folks in as CBS has made moves that make it feel it won't get another season.

Murphy Brown pulled in some enviable numbers. Though its 0.85 rating share isn't much to write home about, its average viewership of 6.06 million isn't bad by most measures. Of course, most familiar with television ratings know CBS has a much higher standard than other networks, and it doesn't look like Murphy Brown or its ratings are high enough to warrant a continuation.

6. Magnum P.I. - CBS

After years of trying to get a reboot or revival off the ground, CBS finally succeeded in bringing Thomas Magnum back to television. Reactions to Jay Hernandez's Thomas Magnum and the show's overall tone has been somewhat mixed, but CBS still has the program returning in 2019 to finish out Season 1.

That's more than Murphy Brown can say, which is surprising considering the two shows' ratings and viewership are somewhat similar. While Magnum P.I. edged it out in ratings with its 0.87 share, it's slightly behind in average viewership with its numbers sitting at 5.89 million. Time will tell if that number means the revival won't find its way back to television for Season 2, or if its 2019 run just delayed an eventual cancellation.

5. Jersey Shore Family Vacation - MTV

When it was first announced that the cast of Jersey Shore would be getting together for a revival series, some were confused as to why. Now, after two seasons and drama-filled episodes arguably more intense than the original series, Jersey Shore Family Vacation is a big hit at MTV. The reality revival is already headed into 2019 with a Season 3 renewal, although we're still kind of questioning how that will play out.

Jersey Shore Family Vacation has been a ratings success for MTV, and has earned its place thanks to a 0.88 rating. That is especially impressive when considering its viewership of 1.53 million is way lower than Murphy Brown and Magnum P.I. In its defense, it's also aired 20 more episodes than both, and still managed to hold a consistently high rating. Probably because it speaks to a younger audience more than the others, but the facts remain the same!

4. Last Man Standing - Fox

Last Man Standing had been attempting a television comeback since its cancellation at ABC but didn't have much luck until Fox took notice of it. A deal went through, and despite some thinking there was a better chance of Home Improvement returning, Last Man Standing had successfully rallied its way back to television.

Last Man Standing is doing pretty well in its return to television, with current totals bringing in an average rating of 1.21. Take that in addition to its 6.23 million average viewership number, and all the jabs it took at ABC for cancelling it in its premiere feel justified. It's still up in the air as to whether or not it'll get renewed for Season 8, but The Cancel Bear is thinking its odds look pretty good.

3. The Conners - ABC

It took some back and forth between Roseanne Barr and ABC, but eventually, both parties were able to ensure the rest of the cast wouldn't suffer from her controversy. The Conners is, as many know, a Roseanne-free revival that's attempting to recapture the appeal of the original series. Without Barr around to drive the show's direction, there's hope that it can tone down the politics and get back to the family-based storylines it became famous for.

So far, things are going alright for the spinoff as its ratings average comes in at 1.62, with viewership averaging 7.6 million. While those aren't the insane numbers the Roseanne revival was pulling in, it's still pretty solid and a sign that the show can survive without the person who helped make the Conner family iconic. Whether or not it can continue on if more stars drop out is another question, but for now, that doesn't seem to be a problem.

2. American Idol - ABC

ABC's revival of American Idol had a lot of hype going in, with all news about the competition's return indicating it could be bigger and better than before. A big contract with pop superstar Katy Perry and the addition of other judges Lionel Ritchie and Luke Bryan helped that narrative, and retaining Ryan Seacrest sealed the deal. The network did all it could to make the revival feel big, and all audiences had to do was watch.

American Idol's return season didn't disappoint and pulled in a ratings share of 1.63, with an average of 9.23 million viewers. That's great news for ABC, who may have been nervous initially when the show premiered to the lowest ratings of any prior season of the program. It all worked out in the end, and now audiences get another year with more of Katy Perry and her crazy shenanigans as a reward.

1. Roseanne - ABC

The Roseanne revival is without question one of the most infamous television shows of 2018 and a situation that will be talked about for some time. ABC gave the show a quick renewal after audiences turned out in huge numbers for the first few episodes, which ended 2018 as some as the most-watched primetime telecasts. Of course, that all turned on its head after a controversial tweet that led ABC to cancel it immediately.

While ratings did taper off in later episodes, the massive turnout of audience members at the start helped Roseanne gain a 3.5 rating and an average audience of 12.6 million. The world will never know if the show would've remained a television juggernaut had ABC kept Roseanne Barr with the show, or if the early viewership spike was just folks excited for the return. Regardless, the single-season revival will live on indefinitely for the headlines it made throughout the year.

Now, onto some honorable mentions courtesy of Netflix!

Queer Eye - Netflix

With inclusion and positive LGBT representation more valuable than ever to Hollywood nowadays, there is no denying the Queer Eye reboot wasn't one of television's most buzzed-about shows in 2018. The new Fab 5 got two seasons in 2018, and have Season 3 on the way. With the guys frequently popping up in other Netflix promotions and shows, it would seem audiences responded to the transformation series in a big way.

While Netflix didn't release official viewership statistics for its shows this year, the Queer Eye cast did find their way onto the company's the "Stars We Fell In Love With This Year" list. The show didn't make the list for top ten binge-watched shows, although that list wasn't really indicative of viewership or ratings. The renewal and cultural impact certainly count for something though, which is why Queer Eye at least gets an honorable mention on this list.

Lost In Space- Netflix

Netflix's reboot of Lost In Space took the classic series and modernized it into a tale that's still fun for the whole family. Audiences have responded well to the reboot despite some creative changes with characters, such as the gender-swapped Dr Smith. Those decisions were by and large embraced by audiences, especially the sexy robot that had a few Netflix subscribers feeling some kind of way.

While unofficial, Nielsen did manage to rustle up some viewership data for Lost In Space. The data alleged that around 6.3 million viewers tuned in within its first three days of release, and while that's not as impressive as its estimated viewership for Stranger Things, it's still pretty solid by cable television standards. It was also good enough for Netflix to sign the drama on for Season 2, and really, that's all that matters to viewers.

2019 is a new year with other television reboots and revivals on the way, so be sure to see what's coming by visiting our midseason premiere guide.

The newest adventures of TV's Robinson family will continue, as Netflix has officially announced that it has renewed freshman sci-fi series Lost in Space for a second season. The renewal comes almost a month to the day after Lost in Space Season 1 debuted on the streaming service, which means the company knew there wasn't any danger (Will Robinson) in ordering up a new batch of space-faring episodes.

The streaming giant celebrated its renewal announcement on Lost in Space's Twitter page with a caption accompanied by a short clip filled with graphics, with the Robot's familiar ominous warning to the young Will Robinson. Netflix did not reveal any further details regarding Season 2, such as the episode count or possible plot details. But given that Season 1 had ten lushly produced episodes, it is likely Season 2 will as well. Check out the announcement below.

One of Lost in Space's showrunners, Matt Sazama had previously expressed keen interest in producing a second season, as any good creator does, sharing that he and his fellow showrunner Burk Sharpless had already been working on scripts and developing ideas for future stories. By Netflix confirming Season 2, Sazama and Sharpless' dreams can officially be realized. And viewers are all the better for it.

While ratings for Lost in Space's debut season maybe weren't as strong as some may have hoped, Netflix is obviously happy enough with them to see where the show can go in Season 2. Despite the respectable numbers, Lost in Space hasn't quite transcended into pop culture's zeitgeist the way some of Netflix's other hit shows, such as 13 Reasons Why and Stranger Things, have done. It is not entirely clear why, either, since Lost in Space features science fiction, mysteries and teenagers, elements you will find in both of the other series.

With the series ending Season 1 in a way that could serve as a launching pad for future seasons, it is apparent that Lost in Space was prepared to continue telling more stories. Albeit, not at the expense of the audience getting a complete story during its initial run. As of now, there is no word on when the second season of Lost in Space will debut. Suffice it to say; we will know more when production on the TV reboot gets underway.

For now, you can check info on the upcoming TV content set to arrive on Netflix with our 2018 premiere rundown of the new and returning shows set to debut on the streaming service. If you're also interested in what Amazon Prime has to offer, we have you covered there too! Check out our complete guide to learn when new and returning TV content is set to premiere on Netflix's rival streamer. And our summer premiere schedule will help you fill up any remaining primetime hours you may have left.

Netflix's Lost In Space is one of the few family-friendly sci-fi shows on modern television, and the platform's reinvention of the original series has been well-received by subscribers. The visual effects are a definite plus of the series, although most fans seem to think the show's robot is a bigger plus than the unique landscapes and visual effects. Netflix has finally broken its silence regarding the influx of fans who have been tweeting out how hot the series' alien robot is, and posted a video in response:

To some, the Lost In Space Robot looks like nothing more than a bunch of metal and sharp edges, but a quick look at Twitter will show there are quite a few people who feel it's much more than that. Specifically, a lot of people seem to think its butt is perfectly sculpted and, as one Twitter user described it, "totally boinkable." Other users definitely got way more explicit with their thoughts on Will Robinson's protector, and luckily Netflix opted to keep some fans shameful tweets out of its compilation video.

The compliments have to come as a surprise to actor Brian Steele, who is the actor underneath all those nuts and bolts. Steele stands at 6' 7", and has long worked in the business of donning costumes to portray otherworldly and mythical creatures. In fact, a lot of people have probably seen him long before Lost In Space as he's the same actor who plays Sasquatch in all those Jack Links Jerky commercials:

Brian Steele has also portrayed creatures in films like Doom, Anchorman 2, Hellboy 2: The Golden Army, and The Cave. Perhaps unsurprisingly, Steele's physique didn't get much love from the internet in those roles, but maybe his role as Robot will be the beautiful beginning of a new chapter in his career. If not, anyone who knows someone currently binging Lost In Space just to see the mechanical Adonis in action should really clue them into Steele's other roles. One would imagine it may persuade them and others to let their freak flag fly just a bit lower next time. That is, unless the world has some unspoken sasquatch fetish, as those commercials have been on the air for a long time.

Netflix's Lost In Space reboot is currently streaming on the platform. For a look at what else is coming to the streaming service in the near future, be sure to check out our Netflix premiere guide. Those searching for a more general breakdown of what shows are coming to television in 2018 can find out by heading over to our summer premiere guide. For more on Lost In Space and what we thought of it, check out our review right here.

TV ratings are a funny thing. While traditional TV and cable networks rely on them to dictate programming, streaming services can do things a bit differently. Their data is private, so places like Hulu and Netflix don't have to share their ratings and popularity with the general public. As such, it's unclear exactly how well Netflix's shows do with their subscribers. Third party monitors have attempted to do just that, and now we may have an idea for the popularity of Netflix's new series Lost in Space. Based off the classic 1965 show of the same name, Netflix attempted to bring a dramatic, modern, and expensive trip. But did anyone stream it?

The answer is yes, although perhaps not as popularly as Netflix was hoping for. According to Nielsen's tracking (via Variety), drew 6.3 million U.S. viewers within the first three days of its release. Viewers reportedly watched 2.5 hours of Lost in Space, with 1.2 million binge watching it all in the first three days. This is a relatively modest showing considering how massive Lost in Space as series was, although there are a few factors that may be weighing this number down.

Because Nielsen doesn't actually have Netflix's data, there's some aspects of the estimate that are missing. For instance, the numbers only reflect subscribers who watched Lost in Space on their television. Both computers and phone streams were not included in these numbers, which is likely a sizable sum of viewers. Netflix is a platform that's known for its accessibility, and there are many subscribers who utilize mobile devices more often than their actual TV.

Furthermore, simply measuring the first three days of Lost in Space's run isn't necessarily telling of its total performance. Word of mouth and Netflix's in-app suggestions both help Netflix originals gain viewership, and there is a massive international market available that could be streaming Lost in Space. So while the show's opening performance pales in comparison to that of Stranger Things or Orange is the New Black, the new space drama is still very much in its infancy.

Netflix's Lost in Space took the characters and concept of the original 1960's series, and upped the stakes and budget in a big way. The signature Robinson family was given modern updates; Maureen and John have marital problems, Judy is played by a young woman of color, and Parker Posey has taken on the iconic mantle of Dr. Smith. The streaming service definitely put some serious coin into making the series as beautiful as possible, so only time will tell if the investment is returned and a second season is eventually ordered.

Lost in Space is currently streaming in its entirety on Netflix. In the meantime, check out our midseason premiere list to plan your next binge watch. Plus our superhero premiere list and Amazon premiere list to ensure you don't miss a single episode.

In the world of TV and film, there are basically two big trends: comic book properties, and nostalgia. The longing to return to a simpler time has proven extremely popular and profitable, resulting in a myriad reboots and long awaited sequels. Netflix has certainly been cashing in on this trend, with shows like Gilmore Girls: A Year in the Life and new episodes of Arrested Development. The streaming service has recently brought back the beloved property Lost in Space, for a modern and dramatic retelling of the family Robinson and their intergalactic misadventures through space. That new series recently premiered in its entirety, but could a Season 2 be coming? Here's what showrunner and co-creator Matt Sazama had to say about it,

It looks like the ideas for Lost in Space's second season are already being developed, before Netflix has even made a decision about the future of the series. The streaming service keeps its viewership famously close to the chest, so it's a total mystery around how much viewership and popularity the new Lost in Space has accrued since its debut.

Netflix's Lost in Space takes the iconic Robinson family's journey into an especially dramatic (and expensive) place. While the original series from the 1960's was cutting edge for the time, its effects obviously pale in comparison to the big budget adventure that Netflix created. In an attempt to distance itself from the original iconic original, there were plenty of creative liberties used to make the interpersonal dynamics of the characters more interesting. Dr. Smith's backstory and sex were changed, the parents were given marital problems, and there were some new characters introduced as well.

It's exciting to know that Lost in Space's showrunners have some ideas cooking for a second season. In particular, they're hoping to craft a narrative that is less serialized, allowing more opportunities for storytelling. As Matt Sazama told Indie Wire:

It looks like Lost in Space could end up becoming Netflix's sci-fi epic, if it ends up having legs. But given the streaming service's penchant for cancelling its more expensive and less popular shows, it's all going to come down with how many folks decided to stream the new series.

Lost in Space's first season is available in its entirety on Netflix. In the meantime, check out our midseason premiere list to plan your next binge watch. Plus our superhero premiere list and Amazon premiere list to ensure you don't miss a single episode.

The Lost in Space reboot has finally launched on Netflix. The 10-part freshman series is a modern remake of the 1960's TV show of the same name. While out promoting the new series, co-showrunners Matt Sazama and Burk Sharpless opened up about the two filmmakers that helped inspire their take on the sci-fi series. Sazama said:

Matt Sazama shared the insight during an interview with Business Insider when the Lost in Space showrunners were asked if any other sci-fi stories had inspired them. Sazama's answer is certainly a reassuring sign for the series and their vision for it. Steven Spielberg and James Cameron have been and remain at the forefront when it comes to putting science fiction on screen. It is practically impossible to think of anyone else who has offered a more definitive vision of the genre than them.

One of the largest elements of Lost in Space is the science behind its fiction. When it came to building a bridge between the audience and the world of outer of space, the showrunners turned to the works of Steven Spielberg and James Cameron for motivation. Lost in Space's co-showrunner Burk Sharpless spoke about that challenge and singled out three films in particular that helped he and Matt Sazama find their way:

One of the problems series like Lost in Space face is in translating the science in a way that makes it easy for viewers to latch onto without being distractive. Movies such as Jurassic Park, Avatar, and Aliens did that to popular acclaim and huge box office earnings. Based on the films and filmmakers that inspired Matt Sazama and Burk Sharpless' Lost in Space reboot, it is an encouraging sign for the freshman series.

Lost in Space will waste no time working to hook you quickly. The first two episodes are directed by Neil Marshall, a heavy hitter in the world of TV. Marshall has helmed two of Game of Thrones' biggest penultimate episodes, Season 2's "Blackwater" and Season 4's "The Watchers on the Wall." He has also directed episodes of Westworld, the Starz series Black Sails, and NBC's Timeless. Marshall's involvement hints at the first two episodes being rather large in scale.

Science fiction fans can look forward to a weekend binge watch. Matt Sazama and Burk Sharpless' adaptation marks the first one of the series since the underrated 1998 film starring William Hurt, Gary Oldman, and Friends star Matt Leblanc. The new TV adaptation stars Toby Stephens and Molly Parker as parents John and Maureen Robinson. Thanks to Netflix, you can watch the movie and the Netflix series.

You can get Lost in Space effective immediately. The entire freshman season is now available to watch. To find out what else Netflix has in store, check out our guides to TV's midseason and summer premieres as well as our 2018 Netflix premiere rundown.

It's no secret that we're living in a world full of reboots. The trend of nostalgia is still going strong, and largely dictating how both TV and film projects are chosen and produced. As such, there are plenty of properties returning to the pop culture lexicon, like Netflix's Lost in Space. Based off the characters from the 1965 sitcom of the same name, the streaming service is bringing the Robinsons to a new generation. Rather than a campy sitcom, the new Lost in Space has more in common with the tragic 1998 movie adaptation. It's a comparison that may just plague the new series, and kill it before it can really get its feet on the ground.

The new Lost in Space was created and written by screenwriters Matt Sazama and Burk Sharpless, and based off the characters and setting from the 1960's sitcom of the name. Much like the other version of the story, we follow the Robinson family as they attempt a mission that could provide a new home for Earth's population. The planet is truly suffering, so a bevy of ships are being sent out in hopes of colonization. But when disaster hits, the Robinsons are stranded on an unknown planet and must fight for survival. The new show is produced by Legendary Television, with showrunner Zack Estrin guiding the ship.

While the original sitcom's characters weren't exactly dynamic, Netflix's Lost in Space succeeds in making the Robinsons likable. They're flawed and quirky, and can help carry the weight of such an ambitious project. Considering that the actors were likely working with very little aside from green screens, their work should be doubly applauded. Unfortunately, the show often makes the smart characters do dumb things, which can be a bit frustrating.

Aside from the Robinson family, there are a few Lost in Space mainstays that also manage to join the narrative of the series. Most notable is Parker Posey's Dr. Smith, a character whose shadiness permeates with each of her appearances. Posey takes on the role made famous in the original by the great Jonathan Harris, albeit in a unique a unique gender swapped role. Also present is tough guy Don West (Ignacio Serricchio) and, of course, The Robot.

The Robinson Family is made up of the usual suspects, but with some unique twists. Maureen Robinson is played with sincerity and strength by House of Cards alum Molly Parker, while patriarch John is portrayed by Black Sails' Toby Stephens. The parents are typically portrayed as having a strong marriage, but they're a bit more flawed and realistic in Netflix's version. Flashbacks to their time on Earth reveal that they are actually separated, with John's time in the military and Maureen's work creating a barrier between them. This humanizes the Robinson parents, and makes their interactions in the series just a bit more interesting to watch.

The kids are still made up of ambitious Judy (Taylor Russell), sassy technical wiz Penny (Mina Sundwall) and Will (Sense8's Maxwell Jenkins). Will obviously gets more screentime than his sisters due to his relationship with The Robot, but Penny and Judy are played with spirit by their respective actors. The decision to have Judy played by a non-caucasian actor is also a great way to diversify the cast, and give the new Lost in Space a more modern feel than its predecessors.

Rather than a procedural, the new Lost in Space follows the characters over a just a few days, as they attempt to survive the catastrophic wreck of their space station. Uneasy alliances must be made with strangers as well as The Robot, which seems to be far more dangerous than the campy and iconic one from the original. The narrative is serialized, although there are usually a handful of crises in each episode that keeps the Robinsons on the go an in attempt to stay alive.

In many ways, this is actually one of Lost in Space's weakest points. The non-stop action, which can indeed be thrilling, sometimes weighs down the episodes and makes them feel longer than they actually are. This is no doubt Netflix's attempt to create a more cinematic feel for the new series, although the action can sometimes get in the way of character development.

Indeed, the flashbacks can sometimes be Lost in Space's strongest scenes, finally illuminating more about each character's psyche. Because the show jumps right into the action without much set up, exposition could have easily become boring. Instead it peels back the layers of the characters, and allows them all to be more dynamic presences for the audience.

Ultimately Lost In Space isn't exactly reinventing the wheel, or bringing anything life changing to the world of TV production. What the show does bring to the table is a big budget sci-fi adventure that actually has some heart to it. The familial bonds of the starring cast helped me relate to the otherwise bigger than life situations in the new series. With just the right amount of quirk and humor injected into the otherwise high stakes script, you're better off going for the fun ride, rather than expecting anything truly profound to occur in the new Lost in Space.

Lost in Space will arrive April 13, 2018 in its entirety on Netflix. In the meantime, check out our midseason premiere list to plan your next binge watch.

The Lost in Space brand stretches back decades, but Netflix is about to bring it back in a big way. Everyone involved in the modernized iteration seems intent on creating something new, but that hasn't stopped them from looking to the source material to pay homage. In fact, when CinemaBlend asked Lost in Space creator Matt Sazama to talk about any franchise continuity at WonderCon 2018, he told me that it is indeed a full-blown reboot , but that it did draw ample inspiration from the original series' darker first six episodes. Addressing the tribute, Sazama elaborated:

Most fans likely remember Lost in Space for its second and third seasons, which aired in color and embraced a fun and wacky campiness inherent to many adventure-based shows at the time, such as the Shatner-era Star Trek or the Adam West-era Batman series. However, the very first run of Lost in Space episodes was more straightforward and serialized, playing to a more serious tone in following the Robinson family's mission to brave the elements and escape the surface of the mysterious planet known as Priplanus. Per Matt Sazama's explanation, that run of episodes was what the reboot's creative team looked back at to inject references that die-hard fans will hopefully pick up on. So for anyone hoping to see a lot of "threat of the week" stories, this Lost in Space might not hit all the chords. (Plus, Netflix can't really do "___ of the week" plots.)

Despite the homage and the use of some original DNA, Netflix's take on Lost in Space has also endeavored to make notable changes to the source material as well. Arguably the most readily apparent of the bunch is the gender-swapped casting of Dazed and Confused star Parker Posey as the quasi-villainous Dr. Smith -- a role made famous by Jonathan Harris in the original series. Lost in Space apparently wants to pay tribute to longtime fans by serving up some deep cut callbacks, but it's also not afraid of updating and altering other elements to help carve out its own identity within the mythos multimedia mythos.

Start binging those original episodes, because the Lost in Space reboot will drop on Netflix on Friday, April 13, at 12:01 a.m. PT. Mark the show's release down on your calendars using our midseason premiere guide and our summer premiere schedule, and head over to the latest episode of The Cord Cutter Podcast to hear what else we have to say about the ever-expanding streaming world.

If there's one trend that influencing the way TV and movies are being produced, it's nostalgia. Audiences' need to go back to a simpler time has resulted in certain reboots and long awaited revivals making a ton of money. As such, it seems like just about any property could be brought back; enter Netflix's upcoming Lost in Space. In stark juxtaposition to the beloved sitcom of the same name, the new Lost in Space looks epic and visually stunning. There are also plenty of changes being made, including making the character of Dr. Smith into a woman. Parker Posey will be playing the role originated by the late Jonathan Harris, and executive producer Kevin Burns recently revealed why that choice was made, saying:

There seems to be some solid logic here, and shows that the folks behind the new Lost in Space have some real reverence for the original series. Turning Dr. Smith into a woman allows Parker Posey to play in the series free from the shadow of Jonathan Harris, who is perhaps the most iconic character from the sitcom.

Kevin Burns' comments come to us from Wondercon, where CinemaBlend's Conner Schwerdtfeger asked the EP firsthand. Lost in Space purists who still love the original sitcom will no doubt feel some sort of relief, as it turns out that everyone involved in the new series truly does love and respect the OG version. So much so that Jonathan Harris' influence is still very much felt.

Of course, the comments also give a not so subtle jab to the 1998 Lost in Space movie. While it assembled a solid cast, the movie was a bit of a jumbled mess, and was a modest box office success. Gary Oldman played Dr. Smith, giving his typical fantastic performance, despite less than stellar material. Jonathan Harris actually turned down a cameo in the movie, as the role wasn't big enough.

Lost in Space will debut on Netflix, complete with Parker Posey's Dr. Smith, on April 13, 2018. In the meantime, check out our midseason premiere list to plan your next binge watch. Plus our Amazon premiere list and superhero premiere list to ensure you don't miss a single episode.

As the fourth month of any calendar year, April is when thoughts turn to the recent arrival of spring, as well as the impending summer heading towards us. So naturally, now's a good time to start adding some killer content to your streaming service, and Netflix is doing just that for the month that welcomes the lamb! If you're curious about March's additions to the Netflix library, feel free to read over our coverage of who previously came to the party. Otherwise, it's time to head a couple of days into the future, to see what's heading our way in April!

Week of April 1

A Sort of Family -- 4/1/18

Along Came Polly -- 4/1/18

Bad Boys -- 4/1/18

Battlefield Earth -- 4/1/18

Beethoven's Christmas Adventure -- 4/1/18

Big Time -- 4/1/18

Body of Lies -- 4/1/18

Cabin Fever -- 4/1/18

Cabin Fever 2: Spring Fever -- 4/1/18

Cats & Dogs -- 4/1/18

Cold Mountain -- 4/1/18

Dare to Be Wild -- 4/1/18

Deep Blue Sea -- 4/1/18

Fish People -- 4/1/18

Friday Night Lights -- 4/1/18

Jackass 2.5 -- 4/1/18

Life Is Beautiful -- 4/1/18

Looney Tunes: Back in Action -- 4/1/18

Mortal Kombat -- 4/1/18

Nancy Drew -- 4/1/18

Disney's Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest -- 4/1/18

Scarface -- 4/1/18

Seven -- 4/1/18

Sin City -- 4/1/18

Speed Racer -- 4/1/18

Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines -- 4/1/18

The Duchess -- 4/1/18

The Family Man -- 4/1/18

The Flintstones -- 4/1/18

The Flintstones in Viva Rock Vegas -- 4/1/18

The Iron Giant -- 4/1/18

The Joel McHale Show with Joel McHale (Streaming every Sunday) --- NETFLIX ORIGINAL -- 4/1/18

The Lost Boys -- 4/1/18

The Queen of the Damned -- 4/1/18

The Spy Next Door -- 4/1/18

Wakfu: Season 3 --- NETFLIX ORIGINAL -- 4/1/18

La Piloto: Season 1 -- 4/2/18

Fary Is the New Black --- NETFLIX ORIGINAL -- 4/3/18

Behind The Curtain: Todrick Hall \-- 4/5/18

Despicable Me 3 -- 4/5/18

6 Balloons --- NETFLIX FILM -- 4/6/18

Amateur --- NETFLIX FILM -- 4/6/18

Fastest Car: Season 1 --- NETFLIX ORIGINAL -- 4/6/18

Money Heist: Part 2 --- NETFLIX ORIGINAL -- 4/6/18

My Next Guest Needs No Introduction With David Letterman: JAY-Z --- NETFLIX ORIGINAL -- 4/6/18

Orbiter 9 --- NETFLIX FILM -- 4/6/18

Ram Dass, Going Home --- NETFLIX ORIGINAL -- 4/6/18

Sun Dogs -- 4/6/18

The 4th Company --- NETFLIX FILM -- 4/6/18

The Boss Baby: Back in Business: Season 1 --- NETFLIX ORIGINAL -- 4/6/18

Todo lo que sería de Lucas Lauriente --- NETFLIX ORIGINAL -- 4/6/18

Troy: Fall of a City: Season 1 --- NETFLIX ORIGINAL -- 4/6/18

24 Hours to Live -- 4/7/18

Week of April 8

AMO: Season 1 -- NETFLIX ORIGINAL -- 4/9/18

Greg Davies: You Magnificent Beast --- NETFLIX ORIGINAL -- 4/10/18

Pickpockets --- NETFLIX FILM -- 4/12/18

Chef's Table: Pastry --- NETFLIX ORIGINAL -- 4/13/18

Come Sunday --- NETFLIX FILM -- 4/13/18

I Am Not An Easy Man --- NETFLIX FILM -- 4/13/18

Lost in Space: Season 1 --- NETFLIX ORIGINAL -- 4/13/18

The Magic School Bus Rides Again: Season 2 --- NETFLIX ORIGINAL -- 4/13/18

Week of April 15th

Lakeview Terrace -- 4/15/18

Seven Pounds -- 4/15/18

The Chalet: Season 1 --- NETFLIX ORIGINAL -- 4/17/18

The Honeymoon Stand Up Special: Collection --- NETFLIX ORIGINAL -- 4/17/18

Friend Request -- 4/18/18

Pelé -- 4/18/18

Charité: Season 1 --- NETFLIX ORIGINAL -- 4/19/18

Chasing The Dragon -- 4/19/18

Aggretsuko: Season 1 --- NETFLIX ORIGINAL -- 4/20/18

Dope: Season 2 --- NETFLIX ORIGINAL -- 4/20/18

Dude --- NETFLIX FILM -- 4/20/18

Kodachrome --- NETFLIX FILM -- 4/20/18

Mercury 13 --- NETFLIX ORIGINAL -- 4/20/18

Spy Kids: Mission Critical: Season 1 --- NETFLIX ORIGINAL -- 4/20/18

The Letdown: Season 1 --- NETFLIX ORIGINAL -- 4/21/18

Week of April 22

Call the Midwife: Series 6: "Christmas Special 2017" -- 4/24/18

Kevin James: Never Don't Give Up --- NETFLIX ORIGINAL -- 4/24/18

Bill Nye: Science Guy -- 4/25/18

Psychokinesis --- NETFLIX FILM -- 4/25/18

3%: Season 2 --- NETFLIX ORIGINAL -- 4/27/18

Bobby Kennedy for President --- NETFLIX ORIGINAL -- 4/27/18

Candy Jar --- NETFLIX FILM -- 4/27/18

Holy Goalie -- 4/27/18

The Man Who Knew Infinity -- 4/27/18

The New Legends of Monkey: Season 1 --- NETFLIX ORIGINAL-- 4/27/18

The Week Of --- NETFLIX FILM-- 4/27/18

TBD April

Jane The Virgin: Season 4

Seth Rogen's Hilarity for Charity

As far as Netflix original content goes this month, there's quite a bit heading towards the eager faces of the platform's fans. With a new month comes a new episode of My Next Guest Needs No Introduction With David Letterman, and this one sees the late night legend sitting down with fellow legend Jay-Z in what promises to be a revealing talk. Other original offerings from Netflix that are set to debut this month include further episodes of shows like Money Heist and The Magic School Bus Rides Again, as well as the debut of shows such as The New Legends of The Monkey and The Boss Baby: Back To Business. Throw in a new Kevin James stand-up special, and you've got quite a bit of content to look forward to.

Of course, what would Netflix be without its original films, such as the Adam Sandler and Chris Rock wedding comedy The Week Of? Well, it certainly wouldn't be Netflix, as the subscription streaming company is just as big of a driver of original feature length films as it is of quality comedy. Films like Bad Boys, Cold Mountain, and Seven are proof of just how good their line-up is about to get in the next month. Not to mention the fact that solid family friendly choices like Speed Racer, The Iron Giant, and Despicable Me 3 are also going to be available, so make sure you have enough popcorn for your household's designated movie night.

Netflix is looking to make this April an entertaining success, whether it's raining or shining outside! Now keep in mind, the schedule above is still subject to change. So if you're looking forward to a certain title, keep an eye on your streaming queue to make sure it's arrived or not. And if you're curious to see the Netflix films you should have watched before they left this month, take a look at our rundown of the best departed titles that took their leave in March.

It's no secret that Netflix has changed the world of TV production. There is a ton of fantastic content being produced for the small screen, spread out across cable, network TV, and premium channels. There are also plenty of revivals and reboots happening, with Netflix crafting shows like Gilmore Girls: A Year in the Life and Fuller House for new audiences. The latest of these projects is the upcoming Lost in Space reboot, which will tell the campy sci-fi sitcom through a modern and dramatic lens. Information about Lost in Space has been kept under wraps, but the first trailer arrived today, and delivered some major WTF moments. Check it out below.

Have you caught your breathe yet? In stark juxtaposition with the beloved original series, Netflix's Lost in Space looks like it's going to be an epic adventure across the galaxies. It's tone is certainly established from the brief trailer, and the visuals make it seem like the streaming service is really shelling out the budget to ensure that it looks as good as possible. The trailer also has some majorly surprising moments, so let's break it all down.

What Went Wrong

Both the TV series and somewhat dismal 1998 Lost in Space movie had to establish is why the Robinson family ultimately ends up stranded in an unknown galaxy. The trailer opens with just that, revealing some sort of beam or light destroyed the space station the family was aboard. While they were able to escape on the Jupiter 2, it appears that some debris hit the ship, and sent them careening through space. It's a thrilling sequence, and helps to explain some of the exposition that Lost in Space will have to establish early on.

The Robot

The most iconic aspect of Lost in Space is the robot. In the original series it was voiced by Dick Tufeld, and was known for constantly worrying about protagonist Will Robinson. The voice and look of the robot are iconic 60's pop culture, so fans were left to wonder how it would be worked into Netflix's series. It appears that Will finds him on some remote planet, and it may be some sort of living machine. The entire story and look are a major step away from the original source material, and shows that Netflix is not afraid to take risks.

Parker Posey's Dr. Smith

Another change Lost in Space is making from the original series is the character of Dr. Smith. The character's sex has been swapped in this version, with Parker Posey taking on the role established by the legendary Jonathan Harris. Dr. Smith is typically portrayed as a saboteur, and the reason why he and the family end up lost. While she's shown being locked up by House of Cards alum Molly parker, she also seems to possibly have good intentions. Posey has quite the shoes to fill, following both Harris and Gary Oldman as the previous versions of Dr. Smith.

New, Stunning Worlds

Like the original series, Netflix's Lost in Space looks like it'll explore a variety of different planets. A few of these locations were shown in the trailer, and they're gorgeous. There's a wintery planet that seems to be a major location, one that is dry and almost sulfuric, and we're also shown a glimpse of a vibrant purple planet. They make the trailer seem absolutely epic, and are a great incentive to tune in once the show is released.

Dead Bodies

This is perhaps the darkest moment of the Lost in Space trailer, and one that is so quick you could blink and miss it. In the shot we see John Robinson (Guy Williams) throwing a flare on a series of dead bodies. It's chilling imagery, especially considering how small the starring cast ultimately is. Could Netflix's Lost in Space be so bold as to kill of some of the Robinson family? We'll have to wait and see.

Danger, Will Robinson

If there is one phrase that defines the original Lost in Space, it's "Danger, Will Robinson". This warning from the warning to the youngest member of the family was one uttered many times throughout the show's three season run. As such, fans had been hoping it would be carried over to the Netflix version, and were eager to see how exactly they did it. It was delivered in the trailer, with the new mysterious robot telling Maxwell Jenkins' Will to get to safety.

The Jupiter 2 Sinking

Is anyone else worried about the iconic Robinson space ship in the new series? While the Jupiter 2 is shown flying through various locations throughout the course of the trailer, there's also this shot of it sinking into a body of water. Could this ultimately be the destruction of the ship? And if so, how is it possible for the characters to survive without it? Clearly the wait for the show's premiere is going to be a long one.

Will Floating Into Space

Now this looks like an appropriate time for the Robot to warn Will. In the final shot of the trailer, we're shown as Will Robinson helplessly floats into space. While I highly doubt that the character bites the dust in this encounter, it's a powerful and terrifying shot. We've seen the terrors of floating in space with movies like Gravity, and at least Sandra Bullock and Tom Cruise were adults. We'll just have to wait and see how he (hopefully) makes it out alive.

Lost in Space will be available in its entirety April 13, 2018 on Netflix. In the meantime, check out our midseason premiere list to plan your next binge watch. Additionally check our Amazon premiere list and superhero premiere list to ensure you don't miss a single episode.

It's no secret that nostalgia is the most popular trend in TV and film production at the moment. As such, there are a bevy of classic properties that are currently being produced for a modern audience. On the small screen, we've seen this through revivals like Gilmore Girls: A Year in the Life, Roseanne, and Will & Grace. Now Netflix is looking to kick it even more old school, by bringing the classic sci-fi sitcom Lost in Space to a new generation. Information about the new series has been slim, but the first trailer has just hit, and its equal parts troublesome and awesome. Check it out.

The Robinsons are back, and it looks like the adventure won't be quite as campy and fun as the original series. Luckily for fans and cinephiles, all of our questions will be answered when the new Lost in Space arrives next month.

The trailer is narrated by House of Cards alum Molly Parker, who is playing matriarch Maureen Robinson in the new Lost in Space. We see as she and her family, in full space suit garb, board the famed Jupiter 2. During the voice over, Maureen speaks to how humankind has always evolved throughout the years. And since planet Earth is becoming unsustainable, it's up to the Robinsons and the other missions to find a new home for the species. But something tells me the Robinson family mission won't be going over particularly well.

The trailer provided the first looks at the cast, who all look pretty badass in their suits. Joining Molly Parker is Black Sails actor Toby Stephens as John Robinson who is the captain of the expedition. They'll be joined by the Robinson kids Judy (Falling Sky's Taylor Russell), Penny (newcomer Mina Sundwall), and of course Will (Sense8's Maxwell Jenkins). Will starred in the trailer's final moments, turning around to reveal his name tag on the suit. You can almost hear The Robot telling him he's in danger.

Since only the Robinson were shown in this announcement trailer, there are quite a few characters missing. General Hospital alum Ignacio Serricchio will be play badass Don West, and Parker Posey will play a female version of villain Dr. Smith. It's also unclear if and how The Robot will factor into the new series, and who will narrate the CPU's voice.

Perhaps the biggest question revolving around Lost in Space is its tone. The original sitcom was campy and fun, while the somewhat terrible 1998 movie went for an action/adventure feel. The above trailer for Netflix's version feels epic, but the three child actors will no doubt help keep it family friendly.

We'll just have to wait and see how it all shakes down when Lost in Space arrives April 13th on Netflix. In the meantime, check out our midseason premiere list to plan your next binge watch, and our cancellation list to see if your favorite show got the chop last year.

The modern TV schedule almost always has a handful of noteworthy remakes and revivals sprinkled around, and recent years have really upped that ante. Yet another iteration of The Odd Couple came and went, Lorelai and Rory Gilmore made a big return for Netflix and audiences are currently getting their brains softly bludgeoned by David Lynch and Twin Peaks: The Return. And so, of course, it's perfectly natural to be curious about what else might be on the way.

Below, we've pulled together all of the biggest and most anticipated remakes, revivals and other returns that are currently in development for your small screen enjoyment. Some are much further along than others, for better or worse, and we'll let you know where each show is at on its journey to our eyeballs. Let's kick things off with a blue-collar classic.

Roseanne

Roseanne had already cemented itself as an unforgettable sitcom by Season 8's finale, but Season 9's ballsy change in its lottery-stained direction threatened the show's spot in TV history. Thankfully, former star Sara Gilbert tested fan hunger with a well-timed interview with John Goodman on The Talk earlier this year, and even though Roseanne Barr herself tried to play coy with where things were headed, a legitimate Roseanne comeback was soon announced, with the likelihood of Dan Conner's death getting retconned in some way.

Its Current Status: ABC has already ordered up the eight-episode return, which will come back as a midseason replacement in 2018, with every principal cast member returning, and then some.

Star Trek: Discovery

J.J. Abrams' recent spearheading of Star Trek's return to the big screen took the reboot angle, but when the iconic sci-fi franchise returns to TV, it's staying in-canon and going the prequel route in bringing audiences an all-new batch of space-faring (and apparently body-dropping) adventures. The first TV series since Enterprise's 2005 finale, Star Trek: Discovery first went into development near the end of 2015, and has faced an uphill battle in the meantime, losing a showrunner and idea-producer in Bryan Fuller a little less than a year later.

Its Current Status: The much-delayed series will finally make its official debut on CBS on Sunday, September 24, with those and future episodes airing on CBS All Access. And it looks great.

Charmed

Easily one of the most popular TV shows to feature witches as its main characters, Charmed offered up the super-team of Shannon Doherty, Alyssa Milano and Holly Marie Combs (and later the big TV debut for Rose McGowan). A huge hit for then-network The WB, Charmed became its highest-rated series, as well as the #2 longest-running series with female leads. But its final season was less magical, thanks to the UPN-WB merger (that made way for The CW) causing budget cuts. In 2017, four years after CBS' own remake plans were dashed,The CW announced a Charmed reboot was going into development.

Its Current Status: Less than a month after that initial announcement, The CW publicly stated the reboot's pilot was being pushed back to allow for a complete creative revamp. So maybe in 2018...

DuckTales

Woo-oo! The classic Disney animated series DuckTales first appeared 30 years ago, wrapping its run in 1990, and its semi-timelessness speaks to not only the company's animation standards, but also the rich history of Carl Banks' brilliant comic books about the extended Duck-filled universe. Back in 2015, Disney announced that a new take on DuckTales was being developed, meant to rekindle the adventurous feelings of the past for newer audiences. Hopefully announcements for Darkwing Duck and Chip and Dale's Rescue Rangers are to soon follow.

*Its Current Status: *The new DuckTales series, with stars like David Tennant and Bobby Moynihan, is set for its big Disney XD premiere on Saturday, August 12. What's more, Disney already ordered up a second season to air in 2018.

American Idol

Due to flagging ratings and a bloated budget, the once domineering reality competition American Idol was cancelled by Fox in 2015, though talks about reviving it were happening even before its finale came into existence. Production company FremantleMedia shopped the project around for a while, with several networks beyond Fox showing interest, and ABC came out of the bidding game with American Idol's future in its House-of-Mouse hands, with plans to bring it back to the top of the zeitgeist.

Its Current Status: ABC formally ordered up a new season of American Idol to air in 2018, and possibly without Ryan Seacrest as the host. At the time of this writing, pop star Katy Perry is the only new addition confirmed for the judge's table.

Young Justice

While big-named superheroes are constantly appearing on the big screen without a lot to stand in their way, it's sometimes harder for TV shows to keep up the same consistency. For instance, Cartoon Network's teen-skewing animated series Young Justice was both a critical and a ratings hit when it debuted in early 2011, so it was hugely shocking when the series was shelved after two seasons. (Blame it on toy companies.) Due to impressive viewership on Netflix, though, serious talks started making the rounds in 2016 about bringing the fan favorite back.

Its Current Status: The Season 3 return of Young Justice, subtitled Outsiders, was announced earlier this year, and it will be one of the launch titles for DC Comics' upcoming exclusive streaming service.

Dynasty

If you were looking for the juiciest primetime TV possible in the 1980s, there's a good chance your remote always landed on Dynasty during its 9-season run. The soapy trials and tribulations of the Carrington and Colby families would have been awful to live through, but were just fine to watch on the small screen, and the show is most often remembered for its vicious brawls between characters. (If you've ever thought about getting into a slap-fight with someone inside of a decorative fountain, that's Dynasty.) 26 years after the Dynasty: The Reunion special wrapped things up, The CW announced a new version was on the way.

Its Current Status: With Gossip Girl's Josh Schwartz and Stephanie Savage behind it, the new Dynasty reboot was confirmed earlier this year and is set for an October 11 premiere date.

Arrested Development

This is a story about a family whose on-screen complications are only slightly more involved than what goes on behind-the-scenes in order to get the massive ensemble cast back together to film more episodes. Netflix saved Arrested Development from Fox's cancellation, with Season 4 being released 7 years after Season 3 concluded, and the polarizing batch of episodes was left open-ended in the event that more could be made in the future. And ever since, the Internet has been a big ball of "Will Season 5 happen?"

Its Current Status: After all those the answer "It'll happen one day" from all involved, star Jason Bateman confirmed his involvement earlier this year, and the official Season 5 renewal announcement soon followed, with a 2018 premiere date in the books.

The Twilight Zone

Before American Horror Story reconfigured the TV anthology series, the format was previously perfected in the episode-to-episode change-ups of Rod Serling's 1960s classic, The Twilight Zone, as influential a series as they come. Influential enough to have already had two successful (enough) reboots, with one coming during the mid-1980s and the next hitting UPN in the early 2000s. The latter did not last very long, and not even a decade passed before Bryan Singer and CBS teamed up for a new revival, although it's been pretty slow going ever since that 2012 announcement.

Its Current Status: While Bryan Singer may or may not be involved anymore, The Twilight Zone reboot got a shot of exciting news in 2016 when BioShock co-creator Ken Levine signed on to develop an interactive take on the franchise. No word on how it's going, but CBS hasn't shelved it yet.

Living Single

For five seasons -- which are still arguably far more under-appreciated than they deserve to be -- the Fox comedy Living Single made audiences laugh while turning former rap starlet Queen Latifah into a bona fide actress. Sadly, TV didn't exactly embrace "a group of funny black women" as a TV trope in the years following the show's finale, and it will apparently take the literal return of Living Single in order to get another show with a similar cast of characters. Good thing Queen Latifah was talking about doing just that.

Its Current Status: It was only earlier this year when Queen Latifah dropped the infobomb that she's developing a revival for Living Single, with hopes of getting the full cast back. Nothing big has come up since, but our own hopes are high.

Queer Eye for the Straight Guy

Back in 2003, before reality TV entries took up half of all programming, Bravo premiered Queer Eye for the Straight Guy, the rare series that not only focused on a group of gay men, but also flaunted their homosexuality as a core facet of the concept. (Plus, the show introduced the world to Ted Allen, who remains one of TV's finest hosts on Food Network's Chopped.) The Emmy-winning series later loosened its titular rules to allow makeovers for others, ending after five seasons. But because Queer Eye's central focus is timeless, a reboot always seemed inevitable.

Its Current Status: Netflix announced earlier this year that a revived version of Queer Eye was being developed with a new Fab Five at its core and new destinations for them to travel to. That said, it's unclear if this will be a 2017 or 2018 release.

The Tick

With both Marvel and DC comic book characters appearing everywhere on the small screen, you might not think there would be any room left for the return of The Tick, Ben Edlund's offbeat and partially insane hero-spoofing superdude was indeed the subject of a TV reboot. While the comic character spent the 1990s as an animated series and a live-action comedy starring Patrick Warburton, both shows were too short-lived, and when Amazon announced a new Tick remake would be part of its Pilot Season process, all we could say was "Spoon!"

Its Current Status: Starring the hilarious Peter Serafinowicz in the title role, The Tick was officially ordered for a full season at Amazon, and it's set to debut on Friday, August 25.

Will & Grace

When it premiered in 1998, Will & Grace was a spearheader for gay characters as TV leads, and it spent eight seasons on NBC making audiences laugh while allowing them to do their best Sean "Just Jack" Hayes impressions in the comfort of their homes. Talks about a reboot went into high gear after cast and crew members reunited in 2016 to create a standalone short tied to the Presidential election, and it wasn't long before NBC got official with its intentions to bring the fabulous foursome back for today's TV audiences.

Its Current Status: NBC didn't take long to make the Will & Grace revival a thing, and it'll make its newest primetime debut this fall. The network even upped the initial episode count from 10 to 12 after the ball got rolling.

Lost in Space

Now that space has finally become an exciting concept again for TV -- with shows like The Expanse and the upcoming Orville winning out -- it's no surprise that one of the most iconic sci-fi series of the space-loving 1960s would emerge anew in the 21st century. And while the original Lost in Space may look dated by today's standards, the fact that the prestige-oozing Netflix stepped in to take on the reboot likely means the new version will look gorgeous for at least the next 50 years.

Its Current Status: First going into development back in 2014, Lost in Space is set for a 2018 premiere on Netflix, with a cast that includes Toby Stephens, Molly Parker, Ignacio Serricchio and Parker Posey.

Rocko's Modern Life

You probably can't read the name of this show without vocalizing it as it went in the theme song, and we'll thankfully be singing it again in front of our TVs at some point, with an all-new adventure facing the put-upon wallaby. Lasting for four seasons in the early 1990s, Rocko's Modern Life remains a fan favorite Nicktoon, and fans get pumped each time Nickelodeon finds a way to rebroadcast its classic series. (Currently through the Splat programming lineup.) We didn't even have to wait until the cows came home to get Heffer the cow to come back to our homes in a new TV special.

Its Current Status: Announced in 2016 and titled in June 2017, Rocko's Modern Life: Static Cling will bring the entire cast back together, but it's not clear when it'll be ready for premiere.

The Mickey Mouse Club

No, this wouldn't be a new version of the insufferable-for-parents animated series Mickey Mouse Clubhouse, but rather a new take on the tween-friendly series whose first iteration debuted on ABC back in 1955. With its gang of singing Mouseketeers as the main focus, The Mickey Mouse Club offered up a variety of cartoons, sketches and music, and did so across several rebooted versions across the years -- once in 1977 and again in 1989, with South Korea's Disney channel bringing the show back in 2015. Disney has far more channels and programming than it did back in the day, so news about a modern-day reboot wasn't all that surprising.

Its Current Status: While the development process is ongoing, it was announced in May 2017 that Disney would be teaming up with Facebook for a new iteration that will be dubbed Club Mickey Mouse.

Curb Your Enthusiasm

Unlike Seinfeld, Larry David's other TV comedy juggernaut, Curb Your Enthusiasm didn't have an official finale or final season on HBO, with its Season 8 run in 2011 only serving as a temporary stopgap. Gloriously, though, 2016 brought the news that a new season was going into development, and star JB Smoove has been the frequent informational hub for Curb's return, which will introduce Lauren Graham has a new character that Larry will likely have to get into an uncomfortable confrontation with at one time or 50 others.

Its Current Status: While not confirmed, an October 1 premiere date has been rumored for Curb Your Enthusiasm Season 9, and it seems likely that HBO will go public with more news soon.

These aren't the only remakes and revivals out there, of course, but we'll be bringing you round-ups of all the others soon. While waiting, you might find some of these shows popping up on our summer TV premiere guide, but you'll have to go check it to find out.

Netflix has a ton of original series on the way that are worthy of everyone's attention, and one of the most exciting is also one of the most distant: its Lost in Space reboot set for a 2018 release. Details haven't really gone beyond the basic logline and casting info, but now lead actor Toby Stephens, of Black Sails fame, has finally given fans something to chew on by hinting at how the streaming giant's Lost in Space will compare to the classic series from the 1960s.

Taking a step back, it's obvious that a reboot is going to be a more modern version of a previously existence property, but I love the way Toby Stephens worded this. Because it means the show developers, Gods of Egypt screenwriters Matt Sazama and Buck Sharpless, aren't just interested in making this a spaceship show with giant battles and soapy storylines. At least not this early on in development. It's about the adventure and the family, just like it used to be.

Lost in Space centers on the Robinson family - John, Maureen, Don, Judy, Will and Penny - and possible villain Dr. Smith, as they find themselves stranded out in space, lightyears away from their destination, where they are more likely to let their inner demons out. The family and Smith won't necessarily be alone, though, as there are mysterious alien environments out there just begging to be messed with. I'm particularly interested to see how Matt Sazama and Buck Sharpless, as well as showrunner Zack Estrin (Prison Break), will handle otherworldly locations and creatures, and if that will feel as modern as everything else.

Toby Stephens was speaking with Collider about the upcoming take on Lost in Space, and he also made a comparison between his patriarch John Robinson and his Black Sails captain James Flint.

I imagine Flint would be an extremely interesting character to watch in the middle of the cosmos, but he definitely wouldn't be able to command a spaceship as well as a traditional ship. It'd be hard to adapt to modernity in that situation. Beyond Toby Stephens, the rest of the cast includes Molly Parker, Ignacio Serricchio, Taylor Russell, Maxwell Jenkins, Mina Sundwall, and Parky Posey as Dr. Smith.

While no release date has been set yet, we can look forward to watching a whole new Lost in Space when it premieres on Netflix in 2018. On the flip side, Toby Stephens can be soon be seen when Black Sails kicks off its fourth and final season on Starz on Sunday, January 29. You can find what the streaming service has to offer this year with our Netflix 2017 schedule, and then head to our midseason premiere schedule to see everything else hitting the small screen in the future.

The streaming world is going to hard hard on some science fiction in the coming years, with the biggest of the genre projects coming next year in CBS All Access' Star Trek: Discovery. The year after that, fans of the classic '60s series Lost in Space will get to see a modernized reboot coming to Netflix. Currently in the pre-production stage, Lost in Space is keeping the casting train rolling, and now we know the quasi-villainous and problem-causing Dr. Smith will get a gender switch for new audiences, as actress Parker Posey has been cast.

Unfortunately, learning that Parker Posey will don futuristic duds for Netflix's Lost in Space doesn't give us much context on how close to Jonathan Harris' original Zachary Smith she will get, as Deadline had no other information to offer. In the initial series, created by Irwin Allen, the Robinson family is chosen to travel to a distant planet for colonization efforts, and Dr. Smith was a double agent who sabotaged their trip, getting trapped on board in the process. He got less evil as seasons passed, though he was still a nuisance throughout.

While I'll acknowledge that some people are always going to complain whenever a change like a gender swap is made, only good things can come from getting Parker Posey into the Lost in Space remake. She's superb and unique in pretty much everything she's done, whether it's a hilarious comedy or a gripping dramatic thriller. She can play the hardcore dominator or the distressed damsel. Having that kind of range should definitely help when it comes to playing Dr. Smith, whose new iteration will likely be just such a genre-crossing half-foe.

Audiences are getting as much of Parker Posey's work as ever, too, as the actress has been really busy in the past couple of years. On the small screen, she's appeared on episodes of Portlandia and Drunk History, and was a regular in the third season of the period drama Granite Flats. On the feature side of things, Posey was already a familiar face on Netflix with frequent collaborator Christopher Guest's latest comedy Mascots, as well as Woody Allen's latest film, Café Society. She'll later be seen in the star-studded heist comedy The Brits are Coming.

Re-created by Matt Sazama and Buck Sharpless, of Dracula Untold and Gods of Egypt fame, this new Lost in Space will hopefully keep the casting going strong in the near future. At this point, four of the Robinson family members have been cast, with Black Sails' Toby Stephens as John, House of Cards' Molly Parker as Maureen, Falling Skies' Taylor Russell as Judy and Sense8's Maxwell Jenkins as Will. As in "Danger, Will Robinson," which will surely be the catchphrase all the kids will be saying in a few years.

We are still a long way away from getting to see Lost in Space, which will see its 10-episode first season hit Netflix at some point in 2018. Lots of TV is coming before then, though, and you can find it all with our fall premiere schedule and our midseason premiere schedule.

A few months ago, we learned that Starz had cancelled its big budget pirate production Black Sails. Luckily, series lead Toby Stephens already seems to be on to his next adventure---and it's a big one. News this week indicates the Black Sails actor has signed on for the Lost in Space remake that is coming together over at Netflix. Along with Toby Stephens, Sense8 actor Maxwell Jenkins has also been cast.

Toby Stephens is set to play astrophysicist John Robinson, the patriarch of the Robinson clan in the Lost in Space remake. The original series followed a family on a ship heading into space in the hopes of creating a new colony on a planet circling Alpha Centauri. Things go awry when a stowaway appears on board, wreaking havoc and altering the ship's flight path, which causes them to become---you guessed it---lost in space. The original series ran for three years on CBS and produced 83 episodes, becoming a cult classic.

In the series, John Robinson is traveling with his family, including his wife Dr. Maureen Robinson and his kids Judy, Penny and Will. Per Deadline, Maxwell Jenkins will be playing Will on the series, which isn't expected to hit Netflix until 2018.

That should be alright for Toby Stephens, who stars on Black Sails as that show's lead. The Starz drama is known for filming episodes well in advance of the season premiere. This means that technically Black Sails has been cancelled, but only after the upcoming Season 4 hits the schedule. Luckily, because we won't be getting new episodes of Black Sails until midseason, it won't seem like Toby Stephens is out of a gig for quite some time. In fact, he'll have Black Sails airing in early 2017 and then Lost in Space in 2018. In terms of shooting schedules, this should be pretty seamless, as well.

Lost in Space reportedly isn't changing a lot from the original series, but I'm guessing we should expect some changes in production value---in fact, I'm guessing we deserve a higher quality sci fi drama. The original series was actually set in a future that was actually only the 1990s, so I'm assuming that will change for the Netflix series, as well. In terms of reboots, this TV series is one of the ones we are most excited for, namely because a lot of stuff has changed in terms of science fiction shows and the technologies they can incorporate. We're very excited to see what Netflix can do with this genre series.

For now, you can find out what Netflix has coming up with our Netflix TV premiere schedule. In addition, we'll also let you know as soon as the final season of Black Sails gets a premiere date.

Of all the reboots and revivals currently in development, few are more intriguing than the modernized update of the classic sci-fi adventure series Lost in Space. Currently being set up at Netflix, where pockets are deeper than the cosmos, Lost in Space hasn't had much by way of interesting reveals since its initial announcement, but now we know who the very first cast member will be: up-and-coming actress Taylor Russell.

Taylor Russell, who was relatively recently seen for a notable role in the final season of Falling Skies, has been tapped to take on the role of Judy Robinson, the oldest child within the space-faring Robinson family at the heart of the show. Assuming the character's attributes remain mostly the same - TVLine's report didn't get into any details - we can probably expect new Judy to have some theatrical ambitions, as well as an astute intelligence.

Above, you'll see actress Taylor Russell, who you might notice looks nothing like Marta Kristen, the actress who first played Judy Robinson in the original series. (Nor like Heather Graham, who portrayed Judy in the 1998 feature.) So unless there's some kind of adoption issues involved in the Robinsons' past, it looks like Lost in Space might have a black family at its center, and that would be about as groundbreaking as anything else happening on TV, considering the world of science fiction tends to focus on white folks a lot. If we could just get Blacula turned into a TV show, we could finally have all the major genres covered! Not really, but I would just really love Blacula on a weekly basis.

Beyond her role as Evelyn in Falling Skies, the Canada-born Taylor Russell doesn't have a ton of other credits to her name. I know her best from her portrayal of Lark Voorhies in Lifetime's completely ridiculous TV movie The Unauthorized Saved By the Bell Story, but she has also appeared in the shows Strange Empire and Dead of Summer. She's also a part of the supernatural Lifetime pilot Sea Change.

Netflix, which recently showed off some rare behavior in sorta-cancelling Bloodline, is full of TV shows that feature impeccable casting on all fronts, from the Marvel shows to House of Cards to the many comedies. Even though Russell might not have a lot out there to prove her worth as one of the first families of space, I have faith she'll be absolutely perfect.

It's going to be a long time before we actually get to see anything from Lost in Space, as it isn't supposed to make its way to audiences until it hits Netflix at some point in 2018. (Why must you need all the episodes finished, Netflix, why?!?!) In the meantime, a ton of new shows are coming very soon, and you can see what all of them are with our Netflix schedule and our fall TV schedule.

TV reboots will likely never go away as a trend, and so we must simply be optimistic that each and every example is the best that it can possibly be. Older sci-fi shows are theoretically always worth returning to, since progress in science, technology and culture can spin a central concept in a completely different way for modern audience. And so we hope that'll be the case with the upcoming reboot for Lost in Space, which has been given an official series order at the streaming giant Netflix. So we can probably expect to see between three and 30 seasons of the Robinsons' danger-filled journey.

When Lost in Space returns to TV around 50 years since the original series' final episode aired, Netflix will be blasting ten episodes into viewers' consciousnesses, and one has to assume that quite a bit of money will be poured into this project to give it a slick sci-fi sheen that the classic show couldn't possibly have pulled off in the 1960s. Lost in Space probably wasn't anyone's first guess for what Netflix's first foray into live-action spacefaring would be, but now that it's all set in stone, I cannot wait to see how pretty this thing will be.

The new Lost in Space set-up won't make too many changes to the initial story, and audiences will watch the Robinson family banding together during a particularly troublesome time as they're stranded light years from where they're supposed to be. Not only will they have to face their own personal demons on this adventure, but they'll also have to figure out how to survive in an unfamiliar and strange environment. Aliens, yo.

Irwin Allen, a powerhouse Hollywood producer known for his sci-fi and disaster genre projects, was the man behind the original Lost in Space, and the reboot is being handled by writers known for...other things. Heading up the reimagining's creative team will be Matt Sazama and Burk Sharpless, the screenwriters behind such films as The Last Witch Hunter, Dracula Untold and Gods of Egypt, not to mention the upcoming Power Rangers reboot. Showrunner duties will be handled by Zack Estrin, a writer and producer best known for his work on Prison Break.

Unfortunately, no casting has been announced just yet, which is relatively rare for a show getting a full pick-up. No pilot seasons at Netflix, though, where trust is high, though it seems like some actor or actress would have gotten attached in the year or so that it's been in development. We have to assume that one or two huge names will be a part of this, though, as such a high-profile reboot calls for some quality casting. Here's hoping there are absolutely no changes to The Robot, though, because some things just shouldn't be messed with.

While not all science fiction returns work that well, it'll be kind of spectacular to live in a world where Star Wars is in theaters on a yearly basis, with a new Star Trek TV series and a new Lost in Space series streaming. If that rumored Blake's 7 reboot happens, I may never leave my house.

We won't get to see Lost in Space on Netflix until 2018, so I wouldn't suggest preparing your binge session snackage just yet. But there's a lot coming to Netflix in the meantime, and you can check it all out on our premiere schedule.

Warning: Nerdgasms ahead. It looks like the Lost in Space remake has taken a huge step forward. Unlike the Robinson family, the reboot is no longer lost- they’ve found their home. And it's on Netflix.

Deadline has reported that Lost in Space is being developed as a Netflix original series. Furthermore, the pilot is being written with the intention of a straight-to series order happening quickly. This is great news for fans of the original cult classic, as it most likely won’t be trapped in development hell.

Besides the announcement of Netflix’s involvement in the reboot, some of the team behind the new Lost in Space has been public as well. Namely, Dracula Untold writers Matt Sazama and Burk Sharpless will be writing and executive producing, and sci-fi director Neil Marshall is expected to direct.

The original Lost in Space aired a whopping 50 years ago in 1965 on CBS. The series revolved around the family Robinson, whose scientific mission was to explore and colonize a deep space planet. Unfortunately, the mission goes awry thanks to the evil and slightly silly Dr. Smith, resulting in the whole group being, you guessed it, lost in space. Oh, and there’s the robot. He’ll totally let you know when you’re in danger if you’re a small child on a space mission.

The series only ran for 3 seasons before cancellation, but its cultural impact has been significant. It was a groundbreaker in bringing sci-fi to television, being quickly followed by the famed Adam West Batman series. Additionally, the character of Dr. Smith, who seemed to speak only in alliteration, as well as the Robot’s famed “Danger Will Robinson” line, became pop culture icons we still reference today.

Sadly, we lost the original Dr. Zachary Smith in 2002 at the age of 87. Lost in Space proved to be a star-making moment for the actor, and unfortunately he passed right before a reunion was to be filmed with all of the original cast.

I personally couldn’t be more excited for a new Lost in Space after the thoroughly mediocre 1998 feature film starring Matt LeBlanc that was, well, thoroughly mediocre. It failed to capture the magic that the sitcom had, and suffered a plot and ending that were a bit bizarre. Fans of the original were disappointed, despite cameos by TV cast.

What should be interesting as development moves forward, is how the reboot will handle tone. The sitcom had many very light moments, and comedy wasn’t lacking. We saw the opposite in the 1998 feature film, which took itself a bit too seriously. Will the Netflix series be a drama, or will they be able to put some of the fun of the original?

Well, if the new Lost in Space ends up not being enjoyable at least we are sure to see plenty of “Danger Will Robinson!” tweets and facebook statuses. So win-win.

At this point, we could probably start up a TV Blend spinoff website devoted solely to small screen remakes. The latest will surely send you into orbit, as Legendary TV is going forward with development on a new Lost in Space series, based on the classic 1960s sci-fi drama created by genre king Irwin Allen. Who’s going to write it? The guys behind this weekend’s horror drama Dracula Untold. I can’t tell if I’m hearing someone say “Danger, Will Robinson,” or if it’s just the wind.

Screenwriters Matt Sazama and Buck Sharpless will write what we’ll assume is the pilot for Lost in Space, though it’s supposedly a passion project (according to Deadline) for Legendary Entertainment heads, which means they might be trying to sell this as an entire series. They don’t need no stinking pilots. It’s a strange thing indeed, then, that the relatively untested Sazama and Sharpless are the most directly involved creative minds at this point. Beyond their loose adaptation of Bram Stoker’s vampire novel for Gary Shore, the only other project the duo have going is Alex Proyas’ epic adventure Gods of Egypt, which won’t be coming out until 2016. Are these the right guys to bring the Robinsons deeper into the future?

For those who might not remember, Lost in Space centered on the Robinsons, an astronaut family – not a phrase that comes up much in daily conversation – who blast off into space aboard the Jupiter 2 in 1997 with a goal of colonizing deep space. But the evil (and later arch) Dr. Zachary Smith (Jonathan Harris) sabotages the trip and Jupiter 2 is sent off-course. The name of the show should tell you the rest, though they eventually found different planets to have adventures on over the course of the series' three seasons.

Dr. John Robinson (Guy Williams) was the wise patriarch, while his wife Dr. Maureen (June Lockhart) and the three Robinson kids were pretty stereotypical 1960s TV characters. The youngest, Will (Billy Mumy), is a robotics whiz and closest pal to the family’s human-in-spirit Robot, voiced by Dick Tufeld and performed by Bob May. And then there’s Major Don West (Mark Goddard), the military-minded pilot.

Legendary Entertainment is known for its huge tentpole films, like Christopher Nolan’s upcoming Interstellar, and for heaping budgets onto their projects, and Deadline says part of Legendary TV’s incarnation was based on giving this project a home at some point. So if it sucks, it wouldn't be for a lack of trying, as everyone seems invested.

There are a lot of ways this could go smoothly without crapping all over the campy and fun original, as the concept of a family zipping around space can be taken a bunch of different directions. And technically, it was already taken in a different, dumber direction in 1998 for Stephen Hopkins’ feature version, which you can watch the trailer for below.

So long as it’s funnier than that, I think we’re in the clear. If nothing else, I bet it looks amazing.