Many of the best sitcoms of all time take place in New York City, and the neighborhoods they're set in often give them their unique personalities, just like the people who live in those neighborhoods. All over the city, across all five boroughs (though Staten Island is underrepresented, as always), sitcoms draw from their neighborhoods' character as much as the characters in the shows themselves. This list celebrates those shows and their 'hoods.

Seinfeld - Upper West Side, Manhattan

There is no show in TV history that quite represents the Upper West Side like Seinfeld does. The show just oozes UWS vibes in every way. Jerry's apartment, which, if we're honest, is one of the more realistic-looking NYC apartments (ahem, Friends), and everything from the restaurants to the shops and the street scenes is just pure Upper West Side.

I Love Lucy - Upper East Side, Manhattan

One of TV's earliest and most successful sitcoms is, of course, I Love Lucy. Lucille Ball and her real-life husband, Desi Arnaz, star in this show about a bandleader (Arnaz) and his wife living on the Upper East Side. Most of the show takes place in the couple's apartment building, and it was all shot on a soundstage in LA, but it's still a very New York Show.

Welcome Back, Kotter - Bensonhurst, Brooklyn

John Travolta is famously the biggest breakout star of Welcome Back, Kotter, and even though Travolta is originally from New Jersey, he perfectly embodies a good Italian kid from Brooklyn. The show's high school, James Buchanan High School, is set in the quintessentially (and appropriately diverse) Brooklyn neighborhood of Bensonhurst.

Everybody Hates Chris - Bedford-Stuyvesant, Brooklyn

Bedford–Stuyvesant is one of the most famous neighborhoods in Brooklyn, and one that has an amazing history, both good and bad. It has produced a ton of famous actors and musicians, not the least of which is Chris Rock, who grew up in Bed-Stuy. When the comedian co-developed a show based loosely on his life growing up, they just had to set it here.

Ugly Betty - Jackson Heights, Queens

Jackson Heights is one of the most underrated neighborhoods in all of New York. It's incredible diversity, and its central location in Queens makes it pretty great all around. Setting Ugly Betty is a perfect choice for a show.

Diff'rent Strokes - Upper East Side, Manhattan

On Diff'rent Strokes, Arnold (Gary Coleman) and Willis (Todd Bridges) are two orphans from Harlem who are taken in by their late mother's employer, Mr. Drummond (Conrad Bain), in his swanky apartment that is very much the epitome of what people expect from a really rich family on the Upper East Side. Even though much of the UES is just like many other parts of Manhattan with tiny studios and one-bedrooms, it also definitely has huge two-story units like the one here.

The Nanny - Upper East Side, Manhattan

It's hardly surprising that The Nanny was set in a townhouse in the tony Upper East Side of Manhattan. Of course, the show is about a nanny to a very rich family, played by Fran Drescher, and most of the show's shenanigans take place in the Sheffield's very nice house, the exterior of which is on East 75th St., near Central Park.

The King Of Queens - Rego Park, Queens

Would it shock you to learn that The King Of Queens, starring Kevin James and Leah Remini, is set in... Queens? Rego Park, to be exact. I've always thought of Queens as the most "New York" of the five boroughs, so setting any show here really brings out a true New York City vibe.

Mad About You - Greenwich Village, Manhattan

Mad About You was one of the most popular sitcoms of the '90s and helped propel Helen Hunt and Paul Reiser to huge fame. Like a lot of shows on this list, the couple lived in Greenwich Village.

All In The Family - Glendale, Queens

Glendale, Queens, is right smack in the middle of Queens and Brooklyn, making it the perfect location for one of the most "New York" shows of all time, the beloved All in the Family. Archie Bunker is one of the best (and worst) characters of all time, and there is no more appropriate place for the blue-collar Bunkers to live than in Queens with neighbors like the Jeffersons (who would eventually move on up).

2 Broke Girls - Williamsburg, Brooklyn

In the early '00s, Williamsburg got so famous as the home of hipsters that it became the butt of a lot of jokes about those new residents. The quirky neighborhood is a great setting for a show like 2 Broke Girls, following the lives of a couple of 20-something women making their way in the big city.

Friends - Greenwich Village, Manhattan

It seems like volumes have been written about the apartments where the friends in Friends live and how unrealistic they were on the show. When you consider that they were supposedly living in the Village, it makes it even harder to believe because even in the '90s, rents in that part of town were astronomical.

The Cosby Show - Brooklyn Heights, Brooklyn

Brooklyn Heights is one of my favorite neighborhoods in New York. It's also never been a cheap place to live, especially in one of the beautiful townhouses near the Promenade, as the Huxtables did in The Cosby Show. It's a good thing Dr. and Mrs. Huxtable, a doctor and a lawyer, made a lot of money! Raising five kids (or more) in that part of town isn't cheap!

The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel - - Upper West Side, Manhattan

The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel takes place, mostly, in a neighborhood you would expect, the Upper West Side of Manhattan, though Maisel's adventures tend to take her all over Manhattan.

Girls - Greenpoint, Queens

Even with how "hipster" Girls is, it doesn't actually take place in Williamsburg. No, in fact, by the time Girls was created, Williamsburg was already played out, and its neighbor to the north, Greenpoint, Brooklyn, had firmly become the center of hipster NYC. Hence, that is where Girls is set.

How I Met Your Mother - "Dowisetrepla"

Occasionally, a TV show has just invented a neighborhood for the show to take place in. "Dowisetrepia" in How I Met Your Mother is one of the more famous examples of a fake neighborhood. Marshall and Lilly live in Dowisetrepla, which is a play on NYC neighborhood names like Tribeca and Dumbo, though most of the show doesn't really highlight any particular neighborhood by name. Dowisetrepla, by the way, is short for "Downwind of the Sewage Treatment Plant." That's not the best to live...

Barney Miller - Greenwich Village, Manhattan

One of the best cop comedies of all time, Barney Miller, was set in its own time, when New York City was still pretty grimy, especially downtown, where the show's precinct was located. Greenwich Village is one of the most storied neighborhoods in Manhattan, and at the time, it wasn't the Village we all know today, for better and for worse.

Broad City - Astoria, Queens And Gowanus, Brooklyn

There is a proud history of sitcoms about people trying to make it in New York City, shows like The Mary Tyler Moore Show, and even The Jeffersons. One of the more offbeat and quirky versions of the story is Broad City. In the show, the two "broads," Abbi Abrams (Abbi Jacobson) and Ilana Wexler (Ilana Glazer), live in Astoria, Queens, and Gowanus, Brooklyn, respectively.

The Jeffersons - Upper East Side, Manhattan

They might have started in Queens as neighbors to the Bunkers in All in the Family, but once George and Weezy Jefferson got their own show, we all know what happened. They "moved on up to the East Side, in a deluxe apartment in the sky." The Upper East Side is still where many strive to move on up, so that's the perfect setting for this legendary show.

Grounded For Life - Staten Island

One of the few shows to actually take place on the oft-ignored borough of Staten Island was Grounded for Life. The show had a checkered ratings history, but it did manage to last five seasons on two networks.

The Honeymooners - Bensonhurst, Brooklyn

It's hard to imagine what sitcoms would be like today if it weren't for The Honeymooners. The classic show set the template for TV comedies in so many ways, it's impossible to overstate its importance. That includes setting the show in working-class Bensonhurst, Brooklyn.

Taxi - Greenwich Village, Manhattan

Only in the Village in the 1970s would you ever find a collection of weirdos and heroes like the cast of Taxi. Like Barney Miller, Greenwich Village is the perfect place to set the legendary sitcom. It wasn't the Village we know today. In the seventies, it was the exact kind of business you might find down there.

High Fidelity - Crown Heights, Brooklyn

The book High Fidelity by Nick Hornby was set in London. The movie, based on the book starring John Cusack, was set in Cusack's hometown of Chicago. The Hulu show, starring Zoe Kravitz as the owner of a record store, is set in Crown Heights, Brooklyn. In each, the setting is actually perfect for the way the story is told.

Living Single - Prospect Heights, Brooklyn

Prospect Heights has been one of the most popular neighborhoods in Brooklyn for decades, and in the '90s, that popularity was just starting to take off when the Queen Latifah-led sitcom Living Single.

Gimme A Break! - Greenwich Village, Manhattan

This is a bit of a weird one, and if you're a fan of the '80s classic Gimme A Break!, you might have already noticed what it is. "Wasn't Gimme A Break! set in California?" is what you might be thinking. You'd be correct, but in the show's final season, Nell (Nell Carter) moves to New York, following Sam (Lara Jill Miller) to college.

And Just Like That... - Gramercy Park, Manhattan

In Carrie Bradshaw's original show, the character, played by Sarah Jessica Parker, lived on the Upper East Side. In the reboot, And Just Like That..., Carrie has moved to a much cooler neighborhood further downtown, Gramercy Park. Good choice, Carrie. Now you need to figure out what to do with Aiden.

Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt - "East Dogmouth"

In Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt, Kimmy (Ellie Kemper) has an apartment in a real building that is located in Greenpoint, but the show is set in the fictional neighborhood of "East Dogmouth." There is no solid info given on where the fictional neighborhood is, so your guess is as good as ours.

Brooklyn Nine-Nine - Park Slope Or Brooklyn Heights, Brooklyn

The cast of Brooklyn Nine-Nine is the best part of the show, but its location is a little confusing. For starters, there is no 99th precinct in New York, Brooklyn, or otherwise, so while that would be one way to figure the neighborhood, it doesn't help us here. The police station used for the exterior shots in the show is the 78th precinct in Brooklyn Heights. Other fans of the show claim the station on the show is actually in Park Slope or Prospect Heights. So do with that info what you will.

Nurse Jackie - Manhattan

Edie Falco's brilliant follow-up to The Sopranos, Nurse Jackie, is a very different show from the one that made her a huge star. It's also questionable if it's really a sitcom, but it's pretty darn funny, if dark. In the show, her character, Jackie, works at a fictional hospital called All Saints Hospital, and while the show was filmed mostly in Astoria, the exteriors were various hospitals around Manhattan.

Wizards Of Waverly Place - Greenwich Village, Manhattan

Yet another classic sitcom set in Greenwich Village, Wizards of Waverly Place, starring Selena Gomez in her breakout role on the Disney Channel. It's worth noting that the spinoff, Wizards Beyond Waverly Place, was a rare example of a show set on Staten Island.

What We Do in the Shadows

While the curtains were always drawn tight to keep the sun out in the horror comedy What We Do in the Shadows, based on the movie of the same name, took place in that mysterious borough of Staten Island.

Car 54, Where Are You? - The Bronx

Without a doubt, The Bronx has been way under-represented in the history of TV. The most notable sitcom set in the northern-most borough has to be Car 54, Where Are You? Even then, the specific neighborhood for the fictional precinct in the show is never identified, so like shows set on Staten Island, we stuck with "The Bronx."

It seems that, with each generation, people continue to be obsessed with preserving their youth. However, I cannot say that I submit to that mentality because I have watched my fair share of movies and TV shows that deal with eternal life, and it really does not sound like all it's cracked up to be.

That being said, the mere idea of having a life without end and being able to experience multiple eras in history firsthand has always fascinated me, which is why I do tend to enjoy these kinds of stories. We could spend an eternity discussing all the best tales of immortality from the big and small screen, but here are some of the essentials.

Death Becomes Her (1992)

In Robert Zemeckis' darkly comic, classic '90s movie Death Becomes Her, actor Madeline Ashton (Meryl Streep) discovers that the secret to her longtime rival, author Helen Sharp's (Goldie Hawn), sudden success and "glow-up" is a potion that grants eternal youth. However, it also makes maintaining that youthful glow more challenging, especially after Madeline and Helen suffer insane accidents, which Sabrina Carpenter and Jenna Ortega parodied in the "Taste" music video.

Peter Pan (1953)

I remember looking forward to the freedoms of adulthood when I was younger, but now that I am a grown-up, I think Peter Pan and his Lost Boys had the right idea about staying in Neverland, where they could stay children forever. Steven Spielberg would even use J.M. Barrie's classic fantasy tale as the catalyst of a story exploring the loss of one's inner child in 1991's Hook, which stars Robin Williams as a grown-up Peter Pan.

Deadpool (2016)

Many of the funniest and most gruesome moments from star Ryan Reynolds' adaptation of Marvel's Deadpool comics revolve around the eponymous anti-hero's incredible healing abilities, which also prevent him from aging. Quick-witted mercenary Wade Wilson gained this blessing, or curse, after participating in an experimental program to cure his cancer, which also left him with a grotesque skin condition, inspiring him to wear a costume covering him head to toe.

Doctor Who (1963-Present)

A sci-fi TV show that has managed to get away with featuring the same character in the lead for its entire decades-long run is the British cult favorite phenomenon, Doctor Who. The title character is the last of an alien race known as the Time Lords, meaning he can continue to live on infinitely by regenerating and changing his appearance, which explains why he is played by a different actor every few seasons or so.

The Picture Of Dorian Gray (1945)

One of the most influential stories involving immortality is The Picture of Dorian Gray, in which the title character suddenly ceases to age while his likeness in a recent portrait begins to grow more decrepit over time. One of the most widely praised adaptations of the 1890 novel from Oscar Wilde stars Hurd Hatfield in the title role.

Mr. Nobody (2009)

Writer and director Jaco Van Dormael’s Mr. Nobody is unlike any other film regarding the concept of eternal youth, because the main character is the only one who is not immortal, thanks to a cutting-edge surgical process. Academy Award winner Jared Leto stars in the moving, surreal sci-fi drama as the last mortal man in a utopian future, where he recounts the life (or lives) he has experienced up to this point to a confused journalist.

Interview With The Vampire (1994)

We cannot talk about eternal youth without talking about vampires, and there are few tales of the like that incorporate the theme of immortality as potently as Interview with the Vampire. Director Neil Jordan's adaptation of Anne Rice's novel stars Brad Pitt as Louis, who tells a 20th-century journalist (played by Christian Slater) the story of his life as an ageless creature of the night, dating back to the late 1700s when he is bitten by Lestat (Tom Cruise).

Hancock (2008)

In Hancock, a superhero movie not inspired by a comic book, Will Smith plays the titular boozy, homeless man, who has been mysteriously blessed with extraordinary abilities, including indestructibility and agelessness. However, he comes close to losing those gifts due to a shocking secret about his forgotten past.

Highlander (1986)

It is said in Russell Mulcahy's original cult favorite that there can only be one Highlander. However, the action-packed fantasy thriller, starring Christopher Lambert as a more-than-400-year-old Scottish warrior facing the battle of his life in modern New York City, spawned several sequels and a TV series.

True Blood (2008-2014)

One of the most popular vampire TV shows of all time is HBO's True Blood. Based on a series of novels by Charlaine Harris, the drama takes place in a world where humans and fanged creatures of the night are able to co-exist, thanks to the eponymous, synthetic substitute for blood.

Eternals (2021)

Created by legendary comic book writer and artist Jack Kirby, the Eternals are a group of superheroes given the gift of immortality, among other distinct abilities, by their creators, the Celestials. The Marvel Comic would inspire an MCU film from Academy Award-winning director Chloé Zhao and starring the likes of Gemma Chan, Richard Madden, Salma Hayek, and more.

The Sandman (2022-2025)

The Sandman is Netflix's long-awaited series adaptation of Neil Gaiman's widely acclaimed fantasy comic book series of the same name, published under DC's Vertigo imprint in the late 1980s and early 1990s. Tom Sturridge's title character, also known as Dream and plenty of other aliases for his purpose of manipulating the human subconscious, is one of several beings known as the Endless, who each personify a different abstract concept, such as Death and Desire.

Only Lovers Left Alive (2013)

You can always count on a filmmaker like Jim Jarmusch to come through with a stunningly unique take on the horror genre, such as with his acclaimed vampire movie, Only Lovers Left Alive. The dramedy follows the reunion between a rock star (played by Tom Hiddleston) and his lover (played by Tilda Swinton), who have been in an on-and-off relationship for a very long time.

Torchwood (2006-2011)

The Doctor may be the last of the Time Lords, but he is not the only character from the Doctor Who universe who cannot die. The hit spinoff, Torchwood, following the adventures of a secret organization defending Earth from supernatural threats, stars John Barrowman as Captain Jack Harkness, who was turned immortal when he was revived by the power of the Time Vortex after he was killed by a Dalek.

In Time (2011)

Widely regarded as a movie with a brilliant concept but a lackluster execution is the Justin Timberlake-led sci-fi thriller In Time, set in a futuristic society in which people stop aging at the age of 25. However, they can only live perpetually if they have enough time, which is also treated as currency. In other words, the wealthy are truly immortal, while the poor literally struggle to survive until the next day.

What We Do In The Shadows (2014)

One of the funniest films about vampirism is the horror-comedy movie favorite, What We Do in the Shadows, which later inspired a hit FX series of the same name. The faux documentary follows what goes on in the lives of a group of centuries-old bloodsuckers (played by Taika Waititi, Jemaine Clement, and Johnny Brugh) sharing a house in New Zealand.

Spring (2015)

Directors Justin Benson and Aaron Moorehead's romantic horror movie Spring is a beautiful, Lovecraftian take on a Richard Linklater-style drama like Before Sunrise. It follows an American man (played by Lou Taylor Pucci) visiting Italy when he falls for a woman (played by Nadia Hilker), who is not only cursed with agelessness, but hides another transformative secret.

The Fountain (2006)

From Darren Aronofsky, The Fountain is a trippy thriller starring Hugh Jackman and Rachel Weisz that is told in a nonlinear, anthology-style structure and takes place over the course of 1000 years. One segment, set in the 1500s, follows a quest for the Fountain of Youth, another centers on a modern-day surgeon and his terminally ill wife, and the last follows a man passionately tending to a tree while traveling through space in the deep future. The question the film leaves you with is whether or not Jackman's roles are all the same person.

The Age Of Adaline (2015)

One film that effectively illustrates the challenging consequences of eternal youth is The Age of Adaline. Blake Lively stars in the title role of a mid-20th-century woman who suffers a freak accident that suddenly causes her to stop aging, forcing her to go on the run and live anonymously for decades.

Forever (2014-2015)

The short-lived crime procedural Forever stars Ioan Gruffudd as a man working as a medical examiner in New York City. However, the most perplexing mystery he struggles to solve is why he has not aged in more than two centuries.

The Imaginarium Of Doctor Parnassus (2009)

Known for being the final film starring Academy Award winner Heath Ledger, director Terry Gilliam's The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus stars Christopher Plummer in the title role, who was gifted eternal life by the Devil (Tom Waits) in exchange for the soul of his daughter, Valentina (Lily Cole), once she reaches her sixteenth birthday.

Altered Carbon (2018-2020)

While most stories about eternal life are considered fantasy, the concept is not entirely implausible. For instance, the Netflix series Altered Carbon imagines a dystopian future in which immortality is achieved by digitally preserving human consciousness and uploading it into a new body.

The Man From Earth (2007)

Writer Jerome Bixby was the legendary mastermind behind some of the best episodes of The Twilight Zone, and his final produced work before his death, The Man from Earth, does feel like something that would have been right up Rod Serling's alley. The film stars David Lee Smith as a professor who, during his impromptu retirement party, reveals to his colleagues the shocking revelation that he has inexplicably existed for thousands of years.

He Never Died (2015)

Without giving too much away, He Never Died is a bizarre thriller starring Henry Rollins as a man calling himself Jack, who has been on Earth longer than even he has been able to keep track of.

Cronos (1993)

The feature film debut of writer and director Guillermo del Toro, Cronos, is a chilling thriller about an ancient, highly coveted device shaped like a scarab that can grant people the gift of immortality.

Tuck Everlasting (2002)

Based on the 1975 novel of the same name by Natalie Babbitt, Tuck Everlasting stars Alexis Bledel as a 19th-century teen who falls in love with a "young" man (played by Jonathan Jackson) whose family has accidentally discovered the Fountain of Youth.

Blade Of The Immortal (2017)

Director Takashi Miike, the mastermind behind some of the shocking Japanese horror movies of all time, brings his signature style to this live-action adaptation of the graphic novel, Blade of the Immortal. The film stars Takuya Kimura as a samurai cursed with eternal life, who is enlisted by a young girl to help avenge her father's death.

The Last Witch Hunter (2015)

Vin Diesel's Dungeons & Dragons character served as the inspiration for his role in The Last Witch Hunter, in which he plays a man whose immortality has allowed him the time to become the most skilled asset in war against witchcraft.

Zardoz (1974)

Writer and director John Boorman's Zardoz is better remembered for the ridiculous futuristic outfit that Sean Connery wears than the plot of the bizarre sci-fi adventure. The story is set in the 23rd Century, in which Connery's deadly warrior, known as Zed, comes across a community where death has been rendered obsolete.

New Amsterdam (2008)

Not to be confused with a hit NBC medical drama that happens to bear the same name, New Amsterdam is a short-lived Fox crime drama starring Nikolaj Coster-Waldau as a New York detective granted eternal youth by a Native American woman he saved 400 years earlier.

The Old Guard (2020)

Based on the graphic novel by Greg Rucka and Leandro Fernández, the Netflix original film The Old Guard stars Charlize Theron as the leader of a group of ageless mercenaries. It would spawn a sequel that deepens its lore, which was released in 2025.

Immortality (1998)

Also released as The Wisdom of Crocodiles to reflect the novel that inspired it, the aptly named Immortality stars Jude Law as a vampire preying on women in hopes of finding the one who redeems him.

In my family, the legendary Mel Brooks is a comedy god. Throughout my childhood, I was exposed to Spaceballs and his cameo in The Muppet Movie, only to move onto The Producers and History of the World: Part I in my teen years. And while none of those are landing on the 2025 TV schedule, a Brooks-based TV project has been announced in development for the future. This time, Young Frankenstein is getting the jolt, and believe it or not, I’m quite excited about this news.

FX’s Very Young Frankenstein Has A Smart Team Behind Its Inception

It’s been quite the news day at the time of this publication, as the rather unexpected The Social Network Part II was announced. Similar to that breaking news, Deadline had the key details to what’s being called Very Young Frankenstein; which apparently almost has a pilot order from FX. Initial details on this project are rather promising, thanks to the original picture’s director being involved with this crack team of comedy minds. According to the outlet, Brooks has given his blessing to the potential series, and is on board as an executive producer.

If that's not enough, he's joined by three vets of FX's What We Do in the Shadows: producers Stefani Robinson and Garrett Basch (with the former serving as writer and showrunner) as well as Taika Waititi set to direct the pilot... if a pilot is ordered.

Three key pillars are present in this announcement that have inspired my abby normal perspective, the first of which is Mel Brooks’ blessing and executive producing. The second is present in Robinson and Waititi’s involvement, as I’m still basking in What We Do in the Shadows’ perfect series finale after six showstopping seasons.

Throw in a couple of other minds that the Brooksfilm empire has trusted over time, and you’ve got a recipe that’s promising no matter the premise. That leads us to producer Kevin Salter, who is connected to another major reason I’m not fretting over Very Young Frankenstein.

Mel Brooks’ Movies Must Always Be Respected, But Never Sacred

If there was a flag for the Mel Brooks state of mind, it would carry the words that Blazing Saddles used to tease its sendup of westerns: “Never give a saga an even break.” As the writer/director himself rode the line between paying homage to/cleverly satirizing old Hollywood, his own work has never taken itself too seriously.

I mean, how many years have we been making “The Search for More Money” jokes before that first Spaceballs 2 tease? That upcoming picture is also being produced by Kevin Salter, who worked on one of the funniest Hulu series to date: History of the World: Part II.

Now when that project was announced, I was more nervous than I am now about a Mel Brooks movie being tainted by a subpar adaptation. (I personally blame Spaceballs: The Animated Series, but that’s a trauma for another therapy session.)

I consider that 2023 limited series event the lynchpin to my rosy outlook on Very Young Frankenstein. I was shocked that the spirit of the original film carried over into a more modern context, and I got more belly laughs out of that hidden gem of a series than I expected. It shows that while Mel Brooks loves his cinematic children, he’s not afraid to let someone reinterpret them - for better or worse.

With a team who helped bring What We Do in the Shadows and History of the World: Part II to the screen, I couldn't be happier to give this new prequel a chance. And hopefully we'll all get to do just that, but it remains to be seen what the timeline will be if FX does indeed order a pilot. Should fate not side with Mel Brooks and his fellow creatives, then there's a chance this pilot might wind up falling into the same obscurity as the David Tennant legal dramedy Rex Is Not Your Lawyer. (Seriously, you should look that up.)

For now, let's keep ourselves prepared for any developments that may transpire in the future. Should Very Young Frankenstein get the go-ahead, we'll have to sing a celebratory round of "Puttin' on the Ritz," and I refuse to partake with fans who don't know the words. What would Mel think?

Despite the vampire comedy ending before the 2025 TV schedule kicked off, rewatching What We Do in the Shadows’ six-season run (with a Hulu subscription) is still one of the funniest TV experiences one can have this or any other year. No one would (or should) argue that Matt Berry’s exquisite performance as pomposity personified, Laszlo Cravensworth, is a mountainous part of the appe-e-e-e-eal. The actor seemingly had a blast with the role, and I love that his favorite Laszlo element matches up squarely with mine.

Of all the hilarious details I’d nominate as WWDITS’ series highlights, from Guillermo’s attempts at romance to Baby Colin Robinson to the almost surprisingly magnificent series finale, I honestly don’t know that I’d put anything higher than Berry’s hysterical persona flip in Season 2 when he became real human bartender Jackie Daytona.

When asked by AwardsRadar about his favorite moment in the show, the IT Crowd vet pointed to the power of Jackie’s signature toothpick, saying:

Couldn't agree more, Matt Berry. Couldn't agree more.

Introduced in Season 2's sixth episode "On the Run," Jackie Daytona was conjured into existence after the vengeful and money-owed Jim the Vampire arrived in Staten Island looking for Laszlo, who fled the state, murdered a bar owner and took over running the dude's establishment with crowd-pleasing aplomb. Everybody had a reason to celebrate when Jackie Daytona was around, especially the girls' volleyball team.

Okay maybe not Jim the Vampire, who was portrayed by one of the show's many brilliant guest stars, Mark Hamill. But everybody else loved him, and there's not a jury out there who would willingly say it was because he used hypnosis to win them over. Probably.

Check out Jackie D. in action, making more sense in this persona than most of his time as Laszlo proper. Or at least he sells it that well.

By the time What We Do in the Shadows' final season came around, Matt Berry talked about it being the right time to end it, while series co-creator Taika Waititi also shared the opinion that the comedy series had gone on too long for a project that was an offshoot of the 2014 film of the same name.

How can that be, though, when I'd readily take this series' return over most of the current TV lineup? Maybe I'm just hypnotized by Jackie Daytona's cool regular human bartender swagger.

Berry, who made vocal waves at the tail end of A Minecraft Movie, will also be heard in the upcoming sci-fi feature Rogue Trooper, and also lent his dulcet tones to the deceased Sherlock Holmes in CBS' Watson. I'm hoping he'll return to the world of Fallout in Season 2 as well.

There is a famous saying that claims, “Comedy is tragedy plus time,” and it appears that some artists like to put an extra emphasis on the more tragic element of that equation. Some of the all-time funniest movies and best TV sitcoms boast a plot that would normally be found in a serious drama if it were not for their more absurd or quirky tones. Hopefully, you have never felt too guilty for laughing at any of these darkly humorous classics of the big and small screen.

Dr. Strangelove Or: How I Learned To Stop Worrying And Love The Bomb (1964)

A film by Stanley Kubrick about a group of politicians and military personnel desperately struggling to find a solution to an imminent nuclear catastrophe sounds like an intense thriller. In truth, Dr. Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb, based on author Peter George's Red Alert, is a blistering, gut-busting satire, brilliantly led by Peter Sellers in three distinct roles.

Barry (2018–2023)

Just about the best thing starring former Saturday Night Live actor Bill Hader, which he also co-created with Alec Berg, is Barry, which follows a hitman struggling to put his past behind him when he takes up an interest in acting. The HBO series starts off as a clever comedy with effective moments of intense drama before slowly evolving into an intense drama with moments of clever comedy.

The Hangover (2009)

Most films set in Las Vegas, no matter the genre, fixate on the more glamorous aspects of the Entertainment Capital of the World, but not The Hangover. As seen through the eyes of three groomsmen (played by Bradley Cooper, Ed Helms, and Zach Galifianakis) desperate to find the groom (played by Justin Bartha) after a bachelor party they can't remember, Todd Phillips' hilariously unhinged blockbuster boldly embraces the "sin" in Sin City.

Beef (2023)

Road rage is already nothing to joke about, but even an incident that small can evolve into a conflict of uproariously disastrous proportions. This is demonstrated brilliantly in Netflix's Emmy-winning A24-produced TV show, Beef, starring Steven Yeun and Ali Wong as two sides of a feud that slowly spirals out of control.

After Hours (1985)

Martin Scorsese is most definitely not a filmmaker who is commonly associated with comedy, but he has a few funny flicks on his resume, such as After Hours. The relatively overlooked '80s movie, in which an unassuming New Yorker (played by Griffin Dunne) becomes embroiled in a series of dangerous situations over the course of one night, actually does sound like an on-brand effort for the Goodfellas director based purely on its plot description.

BoJack Horseman (2014–2020)

BoJack Horseman is one of Netflix's darkest original series, depicting the life of a self-destructive, narcissistic, washed-up actor and the negative effect he has on the people he encounters. The series might not be as funny if it were not animated and the title character (voiced by Will Arnett) was not an anthropomorphic horse.

Evil Dead II (1987)

Even on a shoestring budget, writer and director Sam Raimi achieved "the ultimate experience in grueling terror" with the first installment of his Evil Dead movies. However, the second chapter, following Ash Williams (Bruce Campbell) and his fight against possessive spirits, is one of cinema's most perfect blends of horror with comedy of a most nonsensically cartoonish degree.

Rick And Morty (2013–present)

The fate of the world, and even other worlds, often rests in the hands of the titular duo from Rick and Morty: an alcoholic scientist and his anxious teenage grandson. In fact, even some of the bizarre situations they find themselves in, while undeniably threatening, are pretty ridiculous, such as when an alien race challenged Earth to an intergalactic singing competition in one of the best Rick and Morty episodes, "Get Schwifty."

In Bruges (2008)

In Bruges stars Colin Farrell and Brendan Gleeson as two Irish hitmen who are forced to take a holiday in a mundane Belgian vacation spot after a job goes horribly wrong. Only a storyteller with a sense of humor as bleak as writer and director Martin McDonagh could construct such a witty romp out of an increasingly dark plot such as this.

It's Always Sunny In Philadelphia (2005-Present)

Perhaps the most definitive example of cringeworthy comedy on television is FX's It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia. The dim-witted gang of bar owners (played by Charlie Day, Rob McElhenney, Glenn Howerton, Kaitlin Olson, and Danny DeVito) often get themselves into situations that are certainly infantile, but also deeply hazardous.

Fargo (1996)

In retrospect, it's a good thing Joel and Ethan Coen's Oscar-winning satirization of midwestern culture, Fargo, is not based on fact, as they claimed, because audiences might feel guilty for laughing at a story of an insurance scheme gone violently awry. Creator Noah Hawley's spin-off series would honor that same tone by telling new, seasonal stories set in similar rural locations and with the same quirky tone.

Succession (2018–2023)

Sibling rivalry of even the most immature kind can last long into adulthood. Exhibit A: the Roy Family from HBO's Succession, a wealthy patriarch (played by Brian Cox) suffers a stroke that sparks a war over his corporate empire between his three youngest children.

What We Do in the Shadows (2014)

The life of a vampire, which involves committing murder to satisfy their insatiable bloodlust, is a horrifying concept. However, the beloved horror-comedy movie What We Do In the Shadows (which begat an equally hilarious spin-off series on FX) offers a documentary-style glimpse into that sort of existence that is somewhat relatable and even charmingly funny.

Only Murders In The Building (2021-Present)

A TV show about two elderly men and a young woman teaming up to produce a podcast documenting their investigations of mysterious deaths that occur in their New York apartment complex does not sound very funny. However, with Steve Martin, Martin Short, and Selena Gomez in the lead roles and scripts boasting a razor-sharp wit, Only Murders in the Building is a comical delight.

Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri (2017)

Anyone familiar with the work of Martin McDonagh should have been able to expect that Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri would not hold back on its heartbreaking material. However, the story of a grieving mother (played by Frances McDormand) at odds with local law enforcement regarding her teenage daughter's unsolved murder, creates a light aura of false security early on with its bold use of humor.

Killing Eve (2018–2022)

Creator Phoebe Waller-Bridge's Killing Eve is a wildly acclaimed series chronicling the intense cat-and-mouse game between a spy (played by Sandra Oh) and a skilled assassin (played by Jodie Comer). The thriller is renowned for its unique blend of high-wire suspense with absurdism.

Death At A Funeral (2007)

In director Frank Oz's English comedy, Death at a Funeral, anything that could go wrong at a gathering for a deceased loved one does go wrong, and then some. Daniel (Matthew McFadyen) deals with issues that include the wrong body being delivered to his childhood home, a guest going berserk after unwittingly taking a hallucinogen, and a stranger (played by Peter Dinklage) appearing to reveal a secret about his father's past.

Shameless (2011–2021)

One of the best American TV shows based on a U.K. series is the hit Showtime original, Shameless. Developed by John Wells, the series follows the Gallaghers – a large family from Chicago facing extreme poverty and other various, debilitating struggles, with little to no help from their patriarch (played by William H. Macy).

The Menu (2022)

At first glance, The Menu seems like the kind of delicious food movie that fine dining enthusiasts could get a nice laugh out of. Indeed, director Mark Mylod's acclaimed hit starring Anya Taylor-Joy and Nicholas Hoult is funny, but Ralph Fiennes' Chef Slowik has something planned for his carefully selected guests that proves to be truly "to die for."

Weeds (2005-2012)

Mary Louise Parker received three Emmy nominations for her performance on creator Jenji Kohan's dramedy, Weeds, as a widowed suburban mother who relies on drug dealing to make ends meet. It is easy to understand why Vince Gilligan was accused of ripping off the Showtime original when he proposed the idea for Breaking Bad (which he revealed at the Paley Center for Media), but anyone would agree that this show is much funnier.

Beau Is Afraid (2023)

Save a few notably fanciful moments (especially at the end), Beau is Afraid is regarded as a relatively authentic representation of what it is like to live with anxiety. Writer and director Ari Aster – known for his more earnest A24 horror movies, Hereditary and Midsommar – achieves this feeling by exaggerating every inconvenience our eponymous hero (played by Joaquin Phoenix) faces to the most absurd degree.

Bad Monkey (2024-Present)

How do you make a complex murder mystery funny? Well, for one, Carl Hiaasen's 2013 novel that inspired the Apple TV+ original series, Bad Monkey, already boasted a satirical tone. However, Vince Vaughn's performance as the hero, sarcastic former detective Andrew Yancy, especially brings the humor to the surface.

Don't Look Up (2021)

Former SNL writer and Anchorman director Adam McKay started to gain newfound respect with his humorous approach to more earnest topics in Oscar-winning movies The Big Short and Vice. He would follow those with an even darker satire, Don't Look Up, in which two astronomers (played by Leonardo DiCaprio and Jennifer Lawrence) struggle to warn humanity about Earth's impending doom.

After Life (2019-2022)

Creator Ricky Gervais stars in the Netflix comedy series After Life as a man grieving his wife's death, but does nothing to make the process any easier for him. Tony goes as far as adopting an off-putting, devil-may-care attitude to push away anyone who offers solace or assistance.

The Death Of Stalin (2017)

Some of the best movies about politics offer a farcical take on even the darkest days in history. Case in point, Armando Iannucci's star-studded satire, The Death of Stalin, which is a hilarious and surprisingly accurate depiction of the aftermath of the notorious Soviet dictator's demise. Though some liberties are taken with the actual history.

Santa Clarita Diet (2017-2019)

Not every TV show about zombies needs to be as stone-cold serious as The Walking Dead, especially if you change the rules of reanimation, like in Santa Clarita Diet. The unfairly cancelled Netflix original series stars Drew Barrymore and Timothy Olyphant as married real estate agents forced to turn to murder when Barrymore's role mysteriously becomes a walking corpse who thrives on raw human flesh.

World's Greatest Dad (2009)

Robin Williams stars in writer and director Bobcat Goldthwait's pitch black comedy, World's Greatest Dad, as dissatisfied teacher Lance, who begins to attract overwhelming attention following the news that his teenage son, Kyle (Daryl Sabara), has taken his own life. However, in truth, the insufferably rude Kyle's death was an accident of embarrassing proportions, which Lance has covered up with a phony suicide note in order to take advantage of the subsequent fame.

Dead To Me (2019–2022)

The phrase "misery loves company" serves as the essential hook for creator Liz Feldman's darkly comic Netflix original TV show, Dead To Me. Christina Applegate stars as the recently widowed Jen Harding, who crosses paths with the also grieving Judy Hale (Linda Cardellini). What starts off as the friendly bond that each of them desperately needs son evolves into a complicated grouping that sparks trouble for both.

Burn After Reading (2008)

One of the Coen Brothers' most overlooked dark comedies is Burn After Reading, which imagines what happens when investigative intelligence crosses paths with a severe lack of intelligence. It follows a pair of gym employees (played by Frances McDormand and Brad Pitt) who find a disc holding classified information left by a retired CIA agent and attempt to profit from the discovery.

Search Party (2016-2022)

Search Party stars Alia Shawkat as a young woman who decides to take it upon herself to find her missing past acquaintance. Of course, bizarre hijinks ensue, causing it to evolve into a far crazier situation for her and her friends over time.

Better Off Dead (1985)

One of John Cusack's earliest romantic comedies boasts a premise that would be a challenge to get made in modern times. He stars in the coming-of-age film as a young man who repeatedly tries and fails to take his own life.

Sweetpea (2024)

Ella Purnell earns laughs and screams leading the Starz original series, Sweetpea, as a lonely young woman who adopts a penchant for murder.

We’re not even a quarter of the way into the 2025 TV schedule, yet it feels like it's been years since the conclusion of FX's What We Do In The Shadows, which only ended in 2024. One of the best vampire TV shows ever made, it delivered killer jokes and fun cameos during its six-season run. On that latter note, Harvey Guillén and Kayvan Novak (who played Guillermo de la Cruz and Nandor the Relentless, respectively) just revealed that two major stars nearly appeared on the show, and I'm shook thinking about what could've been.

At this year's Dublin Comic Con, Geek Ireland hosted the two WWDITS alums, who talked about various topics, including that surprisingly satisfying series finale. What really caught my attention, though, was there take on the show's string of A+ cameos. Guillén shared that they had a great time working with actors like Haley Joel Osment and Mark Hamill. What has me reeling, though, are two big names Guillén name-dropped when it came to vampire performers, and Kayvan Novak attested to them. Spoiler alert: they headlined one of the most memorable supernatural films of the '90s:

I mean, come on! How perfect would it have been for the show to land Brad Pitt and Tom Cruise? And had Pitt and Cruise actually reprise their roles as Louis de Pointe du Lac and Lestat de Lioncourt, respectively, from Interview with the Vampire, it would've been even better. Given just how many blood-suckers appeared on FX's supernatural comedy, it would've made sense for them to be brought in, too.

Sure, on the surface, the notion of the two A-listers appearing on What We Do In The Shadows may sound like a joke, but that's what the show does best. It surprises and subverts expectations but does so in a way that feels right. I could totally see Louis and Lestat mixing it up with Laszlo, Nadja and Colin Robinson, and I'm getting FOMO just thinking about it. Now, I can't help but wonder how the two stars would've been utilized.

Of course, Tom Cruise and Brad Pitt weren't the only stars who weren't able to appear on WWDITS during its run. Harvey Guillén also mentioned that, in general, there were plenty of instances in which guest actors weren't able to commit:

I’m not shocked to hear that so many celebs wanted in on the vampiric comedy. I’m sure we could’ve seen plenty more if the show had run longer against EP Taika Waititi's wishes. I can't argue with the finished product, though because, like the movie on which it's based, What We Do in the Shadows stands as one of Waititi's best pieces of work.

Nevertheless, I'm not sure I'll ever get over the fact that Tom Cruise and Brad Pitt nearly appeared on the show. We'll likely never know what exactly was planned for them had they popped up. However, I guess that's what fan fiction is for.

Do yourself a favor, and stream all six seasons of What We Do in the Shadows now using a Hulu subscription. The Interview with a Vampire stars may not be part of it, but there are still more than enough guest stars to keep viewers entertained.

Vampire stories have existed for over a century, with various mediums covering various icons of undead bloodsucking. Whether they’re funny, frightening, or somewhere attractively in between, vampire stories are too good to pass up. So if you’re looking to hang out with these creatures of the night, check out this list of the best vampire movies and TV shows! (Sorry Twilight fans, you didn’t make the cut.)

The Lost Boys (1987)

One of the best ‘80s movies ever, The Lost Boys introduced us to David (Kiefer Sutherland), the Peter Pan of vampires. Director Joel Schumacher’s horror-comedy kept vampires terrifying, while also adding the attractive allure that we’ve seen repeated throughout various incarnations. Not to mention, this has one of the best final punchlines a movie has ever landed.

True Blood (2008 - 2014)

Adapting Charlaine Harris’ novels revolving around Sookie Stackhouse (Anna Paquin), True Blood is an HBO hit that fans still reflect upon. By the end of its seven-season run, the small town of Bon Temps encountered sultry romance, dark comedy, and terror at the hands of werewolves, fairies, and witches. But the bedrock of this series has always been the social commentary told in a world where vampires are widely acknowledged…and are naturally persecuted.

Interview With The Vampire (1994)

For a performer as versatile as Tom Cruise happens to be, it’s still a disappointment that he was never given the chance to return to the role of Lestat de Lioncourt. Interview with the Vampire’s 1994 film adaptation saw Brad Pitt play the forlorn Louis de Pointe du Lac to Cruise’s chaotic sadist, and the contrast is amazing to watch in action. Also, Kirsten Dunst lands one hell of a breakout performance as Claudia, making this disturbing vampire family complete.

Fright Night (1985)

Charley Brewster (William Ragsdale) was your typical ‘80s movie teenager…until Jerry Dandridge (Chris Sarandon) moved into the neighborhood. Director Tom Holland’s vampire classic shows us what happens when a dopey teen squares off with a seductive yet sinister supernatural force; and it doesn’t skimp on the blood or the comedy in the process.

What We Do In The Shadows (2019 - 2024)

Six seasons still doesn’t feel enough for FX’s What We Do in the Shadows adaptation. Expanding Taika Waititi’s 2014 mockumentary into an extended universe of lunacy, following Long Island’s found family of fang bearers (and Harvey Guillén’s Guillermo) became one of those rare cases where the TV version outdid the source film it was based on. From its humble origins, straight through to What We Do in the Shadows’ perfect series finale, the series was a consistently funny delight.

Bram Stoker’s Dracula (1992)

Much as 2024’s Nosferatu strived to be a more modern adaptation of F.W. Murnau’s classic mockbuster, 1992’s Bram Stoker’s Dracula gave fans fresh blood when telling this time-worn classic. Gary Oldman plays the Francis Ford Coppola-directed spin on this character as both a tragic romantic and a vicious adversary.

Dark Shadows (1991)

Reinventing the classic ABC soap opera as a darker, moodier affair, the short-lived NBC revival of Dark Shadows tried to make a name for itself in 1991. As Ben Cross stepped into the iconic role of Barnabas Collins, it’s miles away from the 2012 Tim Burton adaptation, which turned the more gothically inclined story into a silly comedy. It probably didn't help that this dramatic reimagining was staked after a short first season.

Shadow Of The Vampire (2000)

Decades before Willem Dafoe would play for the human team in Robert Eggers’ Nosferatu, the Academy Award nominee actually dipped his fangs into the legendary off-brand remake of Dracula through Shadow of the Vampire. A dark comedy that shows us the “real story” behind F.W. Murnau (John Malkovich) and his horror milestone, the plot alleges that Dafoe’s Max Schreck was an actual vampire/movie-making diva.

Buffy The Vampire Slayer (1997 - 2003)

Joss Whedon’s horror/comedy cult classic found a second life as a seven-season TV series, with Sarah Michelle Gellar embodying a more grounded incarnation of Buffy the Vampire Slayer. The tone wasn’t the only improvement, as some of the best Buffy episodes experimented with form, and gave us impressive guest stars like John Ritter and a pre-fame Pedro Pascal. It was also one of the most effective heartbreakers, thanks to some deaths and romances that didn’t always involve the undead.

Nosferatu (2024)

Robert Eggers is a modern horror master that understands the classics. His 2024 adaptation of Nosferatu proved that fact yet again, thanks to a new spin on director F. W. Murneau’s bootleg classic. Despite Bill Skarsgard’s gross-out latex stories and Count Orlock looking quite imposing, his would-be romance with Ellen (Lily-Rose Depp) is as haunting as it is intriguing.

The Strain (2014 - 2017)

Co-creators Guillermo del Toro and Chuck Hogan created a horror literary hit with their trilogy of books telling the story of The Strain. So when it came time to adapt the series to TV, FX gave it a four-season epic that covered this apocalypse from its very beginning. Dishing out vampire lore, while giving us intriguing characters on both sides of the conflict, the tale even gave us one of Stephen King’s favorite TV monster hunters!

From Dusk Till Dawn (1996)

It sucks that the big twist of Robert Rodriguez’s From Dusk Till Dawn kind of needs to be spoiled in instances like this. What begins as a crime thriller that sees the Gecko Brothers (George Clooney and Quentin Tarantino) kidnapping a family as cover for their escape to Mexico turns into something much more deadly. I’m not going to say it’s vampires, but if you know this list, or even know this movie, you know what’s up.

Midnight Mass (2021)

Creator Mike Flanagan delivered an opus of horror and humanity in the Netflix limited series Midnight Mass. “Transformation” is the one word this story could be boiled down to, as the mysterious Father Paul Hill (Hamish Linklater) arrives on Crockett Island just as some interesting occurrences start to take shape. You can expect to be frightened, but don’t be surprised if you end up crying here and there.

Let The Right One In (2008)

A methodically haunting film, Let The Right One In is a vampire movie on its surface. As bullied loner Oskar (Kåre Hedebrant) starts to strike up a friendship with Eli (Lina Leandersson), their deepening connection leads to an unintended web of death. But the more you look under the surface of author John Ajvide Lindqvist’s screenplay adapting his own book, the more you’ll see the subtle mix between the disturbing and the melancholic.

Angel (1999 - 2004)

It’s rare that a spinoff can pack as much of a punch as its predecessor, but Angel managed to do just that. The David Boreanaz-led offshoot from Buffy the Vampire Slayer was cut short at the end of Season 5, despite co-star James Marsters noting Angel’s huge audience spike. So if you’re ready for a noir-tinged L.A. adventure that ends rather abruptly, look no further.

Van Helsing (2004)

What do you do when you’ve landed two successful Mummy movies with Brendan Fraser? Well, if you’re director Stephen Sommers, you try your hand at the rest of the Universal Monsters universe in one fell swoop with a movie like Van Helsing. With Hugh Jackman playing a variant of the titular legendary vampire hunter, there are all sorts of creatures that he has to contend with; leading to an adventure that’s just as blood-pumping and hysterical as The Mummy.

Castlevania (2017 - 2021)

Netflix’s adaptation of the Konami video game Castlevania didn’t have to go that hard. And yet, the religious overtones and painted blood both flowed as Dracula himself tried to start a reign of terror in Romania. A terrific video game adaptation, and a hell of a cartoon, the legacy continues in a follow-up series, Castlevania: Nocturne.

The Last Voyage Of The Demeter (2023)

It took decades for The Last Voyage of the Demeter to finally become a reality. Focusing on the chapter of Bram Stoker’s Dracula in which the vampiric menace makes his crossing to England, this ensemble horror show is a beautiful slow burn. Audiences may not have dug this one upon initial release, but director André Øvredal’s richly drawn nightmare is ripe to be discovered by audiences in the mood for something underrated.

The Munsters (1964 - 1966)

Yes, The Munsters technically counts as a vampire show. With Lily (Yvonne DeCarlo) and Grandpa (Al Lewis) making up the fanged contingent of the family, their misadventures with the lovably dopey creature Herman (Fred Gwynne) made for a memorable TV sitcom. And to think, between the debuts of The Addams Family and Batman, network execs somehow thought there wasn’t room for this monstrous slice of life.

Blade II (2002)

People might see the first two Blade movies as interchangeable on a list like this. They’d be wrong, because while Wesley Snipes’ origin story in the Marvel Comics universe is impressive, Blade II really makes him sing. Director Guillermo del Toro not only got to sort of test out his vampires for The Strain through the designs of the Reapers, he also gave us scenes between Snipes and Ron Perlman that only make the action even more...exciting.

Being Human (2008 - 2013)

Can a ghost, a vampire, and a werewolf truly live together? That might sound like the setup to a joke, but the BBC series Being Human did ask, and answer, that very question through five seasons. With the vampire part of the equation being filled by John Mitchell (Aidan Turner) and later Hal Yorke (Damien Molony), creator Toby Whitehouse’s show would eventually be remade in the US, with none of the casting switch-ups of its source material.

Abigail (2024)

Radio Silence’s abilities with comedy and horror are cranked up and given fangs in Abigail. As a bunch of amateur kidnappers wander into a job where they have to grab and babysit a 12-year-old girl (Alisha Weir), the tables soon turn as this older-than-she-looks menace hunts her would-be captors. If you’re looking for more Kevin Durand vampire action, fans of The Strain should give this flick a spin.

Rosario + Vampire (2008)

Vampires can be rather cute if you write them the right way. The two-season anime adaptation of the manga Rosario + Vampire is one such project, as it follows young man Tsukune Aono who accidentally finds himself going to a monsters-only boarding school. Luckily for him, vampire girl Moka Akashiya helps him survive, as she’s not only friendly, but she also has a crush on our hero.

Vampires Vs. The Bronx (2020)

There are two huge reasons vampire fans should watch the ever-charming horror-comedy Vampires vs. The Bronx. The first one is obviously because of the fact that using gentrification as a metaphor for a vampiric conquest is pretty sharp. But another fantastic note to make is that this is a modern flick that establishes Blade as a sacred vampire text. So if you like Wesley Snipes’ Daywalker, this Netflix original is an easy option.

Anne Rice’s Interview With The Vampire (2022 - )

There is a lot of queer subtext that the movie adaptation of Anne Rice’s Interview with the Vampire couldn’t fully dig into in the mid-’90s. So when AMC got its hands on the rights to reinterpret the entire book series, the new Louis (Jacob Anderson) and Lestat (Sam Reid) were able to really sink their teeth into everything fans already knew about these undead foils.

Fright Night (2011)

It’s always amazing when a remake can stand on its own two feet, honoring its source while also doing its own thing. 2011’s revamped version of Fright Night is a beautiful case in point, especially when focusing on the villainous vampire Jerry Dandridge. Played by Colin Farrell, Jerry’s romantic melancholy is replaced with dude bro sociopath energy aimed at Anton Yelchin's Charlie Brewster. Also, David Tennant’s Peter Vincent, heavily influenced by mid-aughts illusionist Criss Angel, is another deliciously R-rated note in this picture’s arsenal.

The Vampire Diaries (2009 - 2017)

If you mix in a little bit of Twilight with a touch of Supernatural and a heaping dose of Dracula, you’ve got the formula for The CW hit The Vampire Diaries. With two spin-offs and plenty of smoldering good looks from cast members like Ian Somerhalder and Nina Dobrev, this is a pure example of what the network was known for in its heyday.

Hotel Transylvania 3: Summer Vacation (2018)

Kids need to be introduced to vampires at some point, and the Hotel Transylvania series is probably the best way to get youngsters acquainted with creatures of the night. But suppose you really want to go for the comedic gold. In that case, it's recommended you watch Hotel Transylvania 3: Summer Vacation, as it pits lonely widower Drac (Adam Sandler) against his would-be hunter/potential love interest Ericka (Kathryn Hahn)...the great-granddaughter of the Van Helsing (Jim Gaffigan.)

American Horror Story: Hotel (2015 - 2016)

The fifth season of Ryan Murphy’s American Horror Story mixed two things that people can’t get enough of: murder hotels, and the creatures that run them. Acting as a web of mayhem, intrigue, and bloodletting orchestrated by the alluring Countess (Lady Gaga), things get as twisted and steamy as you’d expect from FX’s long-running masterpiece of fright.

Jesus Christ: Vampire Hunter

Jesus Christ Vampire Hunter is a movie you should absolutely not take seriously. Unless you take your low-budget musical horror comedies gravely serious; in which case continue as planned. Director Lee Demarbre and writer Ian Driscoll leave it all on the field in a picture that’s so absurd, that no synopsis would do it justice. You’ll just have to trust your heart, and The Lord, and this one.

NOS4A2 (2019 - 2020)

Author Joe Hill’s NOS4A2 is a twisted gem that father Stephen King is probably very proud of. Sharing similar sensibilities to his master of horror dad, vampire Charlie Manx (Zachary Quinto) hunts young children to stay immortal, and uses a sickly sweet Christmas village to do just that. Of course, with a seemingly psychic woman on his trail (Ashleigh Cummings), the playing field is a bit more evened out in this two-season scrap.

Vamp (1986)

If you’re heading out for a little bit of nightlife, you should always keep in mind where you’re headed. The young men at the heart of 1986’s Vamp didn’t get that warning, which is what leads them to the nightclub that introduces them to the enigmatic Katrina (Grace Jones). A night of fatal misadventure follows, as this After Hours style horror-comedy doesn’t let our protagonists off easy.

Warning: Spoilers for What We Do In The Shadows’ series finale are in play.

Without the obvious pun intended, the stakes couldn’t have been higher for What We Do in the Shadows. In one of the 2024 TV schedule’s best lines of dialogue, Mark Proksch’s Colin Robinson laid out exactly all of my fears since the FX comedy hit announced its ending almost a year ago by saying, “A lot of shows biff it when it comes to sticking the landing.”

I didn’t think it was possible for Long Island’s beloved family of vampires, and their put-upon human familiar, to deliver a satisfying ending. However, I’m pleased to say that “The Finale” proved me pleasantly wrong.

Over six seasons of mischief adjacent to Ne-ew Yooork Cit-tayyy, What We Do in the Shadows’ final episode devoted most of its comedic energies to dissecting the concept of a series finale. As the documentary covering Lazlo (Matt Berry), Nadja (Natasia Demetriou), Nandor (Kayvan Novak), and Colin (Mark Proksch) randomly decides to end production, everyone is content to go on with their immortal lives.

The lone exception, of course, is Guillermo (Harvey Guillen), the former vampire hunter/aspiring bloodsucker who’s all too mortal. Falling into a spiral of anxiety, What We Do in the Shadows has its lovable loser demanding a satisfying ending that will make sense of it all. Strangely enough, after tons of gags involving callbacks and Nadja hypnotizing the audience into believing their ideal finale has taken place, it’s Gizmo that gives us a perfect two-pronged finale.

For the documentary, Guillermo is left to be seen by the audience as mourning the series’ end, and going off on his own while everyone retires to their coffins. But in a brilliant twist, he returns to Nandor in the mid-credit scene, and he gets reluctantly roped into a trip to the new underground lair where he plans to fight crime.

The meta-commentary written into “The Finale” by writers Sam Johnson, Sarah Naftalis and Paul Simms is why this all works out so perfectly.

Instead of trying to find a neat and tidy wrap-up that answers every question and addresses every character’s fate, Guillermo's ending becomes the one that matters, and for a really keen reason. The assortment of undead creatures in What We Do in the Shadows aren’t going to fret over a series finale like we regular human bartenders (or beating hearts of any profession) would.

However, in the choices made through “The Finale’s” clever send-up of classic TV show endings, we actually did get a certain kind of closure. It's a very vampiric answer to a most human problem.

The door is still open to return, should showrunner Paul Sims decide to disregard Taika Waititi’s potentially half-serious remarks about What We Do in the Shadows running "too long." But if the final say is left at Guillermo and Nandor plummeting into a life of crime-fighting, then I can’t say I’m upset at all. Well played, you vamps of Staten Island, you hedonists of pop culture, as you didn’t biff up the landing at all.

What We Do in the Shadows truly was one of the best examples of TV shows going beyond the source material in all of ca-ble tee-veeeee, and I’ll miss it all the more because it’s allowed me to walk out the door thirsty for more. Anyone who wants to know how to watch What We Do in the Shadows’ final act can jump onto their Hulu subscription, and enjoy all 61 episodes at their leisure.

And for those of you catching up on “The Finale” in its streaming home, or if you’ve watched the broadcast version and want some more, I have one last piece of advice. Head over to the “Extra Hypnosis Features” tab once you’ve caught the final episode, and enjoy two more of Nadja’s alternate endings to the show. Heed her warning carefully though, as she’s been known to scramble people’s brains from time to time.

If comedy was judged on a second-by-second basis, Matt Berry just might be the funniest creature on the planet. From an unique and unmistakable voice to impeccable timing to a seemingly unwavering stoicism, Berry’s talents have made him something of a cult superstar around the world. Since What We Do in the Shadows’ sixth and final season has added its darkly hilarious bite to the 2024 TV schedule, the time is right to celebrate the actor’s stable of A+ characters.

But while I thought it would be relatively easy and enjoyable to sit here and rank Berry’s best characters by how funny they are, I quickly discovered it was an insurmountable task. Like choosing which brick is most useful for holding a house together, assuming your house is made out of genius bricks. So I decided to take a different approach to recognizing his funniest roles.

Matt Berry’s Funniest TV Boss Character Who Has A Big Ol’ Mustache: Dixon Bainbridge (The Mighty Boosh)

One of the actor's earliest roles, mustachioed explorer and Zooniverse owner Dixon Bainbridge was sadly only around for four Season 1 episodes of The Mighty Boosh, a limited span that should probably keep it off this list. And yet, Dixon would have made the cut even if his only scene was the a capella version of "Total Eclipse of the Heart" opposite Rich Fulcher's Bob Fossil. This man deserves the Egg of Mantumbi.

Matt Berry’s Funniest TV Boss Character Who Doesn’t Have A Big Ol’ Mustache: Douglas Reynholm (The IT Crowd)

One of Matt Berry's most intangible strengths is his ability to convincingly play an authority figure who seems to know little to nothing about his source of employment or those who work below him. And Douglas Reynholm is the epitome of such strengths, to the point where he spun a catchphrase of sorts out of being shocked by set of erection-thrwarting trousers: "God damn, these electric sex pants." He's one of many reasons The IT Crowd is an all-time great sitcom.

Matt Berry's Funniest Failing Actor: Steven Toast (Toast Of London / Toast Of Tinseltown)

So many actors would fail miserably at bringing a three-dimensional approach to the bombastic arrogance of Steven Toast, but Matt Berry makes him a character worth rooting for (eventually), at least depending on who he's squabbling with at the time, be it rival Ray "Bloody" Purchase or audio engineer Clem Fandango. Steven Toast proves that Berry can spin gut-busting dialogue out of just the words "Yes" and "No."

Matt Berry's Funniest Non-Failing Actor: Todd Rivers / Dr. Lucien Sanchez (Garth Marenghi’s Darkplace)

There's no end to the brilliance of Matthew Holness' genre-spoofying Garth Marenghi's Darkplace, and there isn't a single moment when Matt Berry isn't funny. Whether he's barking out non-synced lines as the dim-witted medical professional Dr. Sanchez in the show-within-a-show's haunted hospital, or waxing faux-insightful as actor Todd Rivers, Berry and others make pure art out of bad acting.

Matt Berry's Funniest Homicidal Robots: Mister Handy & Snip Snip (Fallout)

He technically plays three limited-screentime characters across the first season of Fallout, and Sebastian Leslie is pretty damned funny in his own right. But such is the strength of Berry's vocal presence that he provided fan-favorite turns out of one-episode appearances as the video game series' multipurpose robot Mister Handy and the more specifically tasked bot Snip Snip. Those minor parts had fans wishing Berry handled the voice of all the games' Mistery Handy bots.

Matt Berry's Funniest Royal Figure Who Gets Turned Into A Pig: Prince Merkimer (Disenchantment)

A character as pompous and moronic as his nostrils are roomy and flowing, Disenchantment's Prince Merkimer would be one of the least pleasant characters in all of fantasy animation if not for Berry's voice. The actor makes it easy to want to watch terrible people more often. Because to not see them more would be "Sa-a-a-a-a-a-a-a-a-ad."

Matt Berry's Funniest Shitty Man And Shitty Copper: Detective Inspector Eli Rabbit (Year Of The Rabbit)

Berry stepped somewhat outside the box for the Victorian detective comedy Year of the Rabbit, in which he plays the single-browed Eli Rabbit, who carries as much dedication to the job as he does alcohol in his stomach and liver. Just by nature of being set 140+ years ago, the show gives the actor an opportunity to turn old-timey phrases and beliefs into comedic gold. Assuming "I've got 29 dog shits in my pockets!" was common parlance at the time.

Matt Berry's Funniest Ensemble Of Sketch Characters: High Executioner & Others (Snuff Box)

The MIghty Boosh's Rich Fulcher partnered with Matt Berry for the brilliant and always unpredictable sketch series Snuff Box, which focuses in part on a gentlemen's club for executioners. As funny as all those scenes are, I will never ever tire of Berry's womanizing character whose entire schtick is helping a female out with a task up right until the disastrous point where she reveals she's in a relationship.

Matt Berry's Funniest Personification Of Puberty: Butt Witch (Twelve Forever)

I'm far older than Twelve Forever's target demographic, and wouldn't have ever stumbled across the animated series if not for Matt Berry's voicework as the multi-limbed female antagonist, Butt Witch. One of his least dense comedic characters, Butt Witch is a harbinger of destruction whose villainous behavior is all the more bonkers because she's rocking Berry's dulcet tones.

Matt Berry's Funniest Undead Erudite: Laszlo Cravensworth (What We Do In The Shadows)

Considering TV audiences have been allowed more time with What We Do in the Shadows' Laszlo than any other character in Matt Berry's character in Matt Berry's career, that should automatically vault him to the top of the rankings. But beyond that, Laszlo really is funny enough to take the top prize here. He's turned the word "Ba-a-at!" into a catchphrase (one that fans yell at him from all directions), and should be recognized for having the world record for funniest way to stretch a single syllable out. He's my rotten solder, my sweet cheese, and that's a fa-a-a-act, Jack.

Honestly, I feel back leaving off other characters Matt Berry has portrayed over the years, from Krapopolis' Shlub to King Poseidon in that SpongeBob SquarePants movie. Hell, I already want to throw his Cat in the Hat character on here, despite not knowing anything about it, as well as his other projects hitting the 2025 movie schedule. But for now, the entries above will have to suffice.

One of the best shows on the 2024 TV show schedule is also one of the many series ending in 2024. What We Do in the Shadows (inspired by the 2014 movie of the same name) easily ranks as one of my most rewatchable shows ever. I would never stop watching these vampires, so I'm admittedly sad that the show is nearly done. However, EP Taika Waititi believes it’s been on for too long already and, while I understand what he means, I disagree.

The Our Flag Means Death actor/producer spent some time with Entertainment Weekly to discuss some of his best work, including the horror comedy series. As it stands, the acclaimed comedy is about to finish out its run after six seasons. The New Zealand-born writer-actor-director divulged his feelings about the movie-turned-T show’s long run and expressed his surprise that the "five-minute idea" has endured as long as it has:

One can understand the Oscar winner's feelings, as they suggest that when something is stretched far, it can become stale or boring. Nevertheless, as a fan of the show, I feel as though the series has remained fresh. Yes, there are plenty of series that have overstayed their welcome over the years. However, series creator Jermaine Clement and his team have consistently managed to keep me (and likely other fans) engaged with the continuing adventures of the eclectic vampires.

Honestly, it feels like the shows with seemingly simple concepts (Seinfeld, Friends, The Simpsons, etc.) have the longest runs. Honestly, in terms of WWDITS, I could literally be an old woman and still watch Colin Robinson (Mark Proksch) stare at paint (while I also have a Nadja doll of my own in tow) and secretly hope that pans out somehow. Nevertheless, I’m preparing for the end and can accept it.

Taika Waititi isn't alone in his thinking either, as Laszlo actor Matt Berry is also ready to move on. It'll be weird not to see this cast and crew together moving forward, and their on-screen dynamics will be missed so much.

With only two episodes left of What We Do in the Shadows left and the least funny joke Taika Waititi has ever pulled eclipsing me and any fans who feel the same, I guess it is time to say goodbye. Despite that, I remain grateful for the six seasons that exist and plan to revisit them.

You can watch all six seasons of What We Do in the Shadows with a Hulu subscription. Or, if you’d like to watch the 2014 movie, it’s available on VOD. Also, if you’re looking for other movies or shows with similar motifs, you should check out what to watch if you liked Shadows.

No one could have suspected back in 2014 that Jemaine Clement and Taika Waititi’s horror-comedy What We Do in the Shadows would spark various spinoffs and finally give UK comedy genius Matt Berry the U.S. adoration that he deserves. And here we are a decade later, with FX’s vampire mockumentary series nearing set to potentially deliver the bloodiest series ending of any on the 2024 TV schedule. Viewers like me definitely aren’t ready to say goodbye, but the same can’t be said for Berry himself.

Even though there have obviously been other popular TV mockumentaries and horror-comedies over the years, What We Do in the Shadows is consistently unlike anything else on the small screen, and there’s a lot we’ll miss when it’s gone. So perhaps we can all take comfort in knowing that Berry’s keenness to put the series in his rearview is about maintaining that upper-echelon quality without falling victim to mediocrity. Speaking with Salon, Berry opined:

I think we can all think of at least one hugely popular show that is considered to have continued airing new seasons well beyond its prime, with another famed mockumentary coming to mind. To that end, though, shows like It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia have proven that a top-tier status quo can still be adhered to even if a series goes on for 15+ seasons. I’m faithful that Shadows would be just as funny and inventive if it was still airing in 2034, but it’s a moot point.

Berry continued, saying he hopes that others share in his opinion that the FX series held up its end of the quality bargain for all six seasons. In his words:

Indeed, while the first season goes through several of the same early issues as other shows trying to nail down their characters and tone, it doesn't take long before Laszlo & Co. become a well-oiled comedy machine. (Probably more blood and viscera than oil specifically, but still.) And as the vampire's lore and history start opening up, and Kristen Schaal hilariously enters the fray as The Guide, Shadows is running on all cylinders.

Speaking to Matt Berry specifically, the actor remains just as can't-catch-my-breath funny now as he was during his earliest years on Garth Marenghi's Darkplace and Snuff Box. So by the simple nature of him being on What We Do in the Shadows, dips in quality are next to impossible. But we'll still begrudgingly accept that it's turning into a bat and flying away very soon.

Not that the Toast of London vet will be going away forever or anything. Matt Berry’s dulcet tones will be part of the voice cast for the animated Cat in the Hat movie that Bill Hader is heading up, and he’ll also be heard in both the upcoming video game adaptation The Minecraft Movie and Duncan Jones’ animated sci-fi Rogue Trooper.

Before all that, though, he’ll be closing out Laszlo’s story when What We Do in the Shadows airs Monday nights on FX at 10:00 p.m. ET, with episodes streaming the next day with a Hulu subscription.

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Watch What We Do in the Shadows Season 6: Synopsis

It’s time to bid farewell to our batty vampire pals! Yes, FX is putting a stake through the heart of this multi Emmy-nominated series, which for six years has charted the hilarious misadventures of Nandor, Laszlo, Colin Robinson and Nadja – Staten Island’s most incompetent undead denizens. But before they go, there’s still the 9-to-5 life to try and a demon or two to conjure. Read below for how to watch What We Do in the Shadows Season 6 and steam the show’s final season from anywhere.

Holding the show together has always been Guillermo (Harvey Guillén), Nandor’s long-suffering Latino familiar. He’s not only been there to mop up after the vampires' blood-thirsty binges, but his character arc has seen the biggest trajectory. Beginning as a subservient groupie hoping Nandor would eventually turn him, he later on found out that he had kick-ass Van Helsing heritage. Then, after Derek gave him a good necking, he got to live his best The Lost Boys fantasy. Well, for all of five minutes.

Finding the whole “slaughter of the innocents” shtick too icky, this season finds Guillermo leave 760-year-old pedant Nandor (Kayvan Novak), horny English nobleman Lazlo (Matt Berry), Greek Romani vampire Nadja (Natasia Demetriou), and energy vampire Colin (Mark Proksch) to fend for themselves. But in no time at all the immortal foursome are pestering him at his new office job.

This season's opener saw the introduction old housemate Jerry (SNL’s Mike O'Brien). Who's that, you ask? He’s the “fifth beetle” of the group, who took a “super slumber” back in 1976 and never woke up! For Nandor, his revival was a galvanizing reminder that he’s spent the last 50 years naval gazing. With his warrior spirit revived, he's redoubled his efforts to extend their dominion at least a little further than Ashley Street.

As expected with this absolute treat of a show, reviews have been glowing for the final outing with Collider calling it a "hilarious victory lap." The site also praises the stellar core cast for "performances that have only grown stronger with each subsequent season and iconic line deliveries that have become cemented in our cultural lexicon" while going on to say that "these hilariously lovable vampires will be forever immortalized in TV history."

Ready for one last nibble on this sublimely silly horror comedy? Our following guide explains everything to know about how to watch What We Do in the Shadows Season 6 online wherever you are.

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How to watch What We Do in the Shadows Season 6 online in the US

What We Do in the Shadows Season 6 had a three-episode debut on FX on Monday, October 21 at 10pm ET/PT, with single weekly episodes now airing in the same timeslot. Don’t have cable? You can stream FX on a variety of IPTV services, or catch up with episodes on Hulu every Tuesday.

FuboTV is an excellent cable replacement, whose entry-level Pro Plan provides a lineup of well over 100 channels for $79.99 a month (after the introductory rate of $59.99 for your first month). And, if you’re new to the service, you won’t pay anything for your first week thanks to its 7-day FREE trial.

A more affordable option is available with a Sling TV subscription. You’ll need to select its Sling Blue plan, which is currently only $22.50 for your first month (and $45 a month thereafter).

Just want to watch What We Do in the Shadows? A Hulu subscription might be the cost-effective method. Hulu plans start from only $9.99 a month if you don't mind ads, or $18.99 a month to go commercial-free. But if you haven't used Hulu before, you can also give it a try for nothing with its 30-day free trial. New episodes of What We Do in the Shadows Season 6 are available the day after they air on FX. You can also get even more entertainment for your money with the Disney Plus bundle, starting from $10.99 a month.

Watch What We Do in the Shadows Season 6 online in Canada

Canadian viewers can, like their US neighbors, watch What We Do in the Shadows Season 6 on the FX channel every Monday at 10pm ET/PT. There’s also the option to stream the show on-demand via FX Now by simply logging in with your cable details.

But if you don't have cable, episodes will also be added to Disney Plus the very next day, on Tuesdays. You can pick up a Disney Plus subscription from CA$8.99 a month for the ad-supported plan, or CA$12.99 a month / CA$129.99 per year without ads.

Can I watch What We Do in the Shadows Season 6 online in the UK?

Disney Plus is the haunted home of the FX comedy in the UK. However, we haven't yet received a release date for What We Do in the Shadows Season 6. As with past seasons, fans across the pond will likely have to wait a few months until brand-new episodes land on the streamer. As soon as we hear it’s on its way, though, we’ll let you know.

In the UK, the Disney Plus price starts from as little as £4.99. Of course, subscribers have the option of upgrading to the ad-free Standard plan at £8.99 a month, or the £12.99 Premium option, which supports 4K and HDR streaming.

An American abroad trying to access Hulu? Get yourself a VPN to port yourself back home.

Watch What We Do in the Shadows Season 6 online in Australia

Aussies can stream the final outing of Nandor, Nadja and friends on Tuesdays with a subscription to Binge. Membership costs as little as AU$10 a month and that’s only after the platform’s 14-day free trial period.

There’s also the option to stream the new season live or on-demand with Foxtel Now. New subscribers can enjoy its 10-day free trial first, and when this ends, the Essentials base plan costs AU$25 per month. Episodes will also be aired weekly on the Showcase, going out every Wednesday at 8.30pm AEDT.

What We Do in the Shadows Season 6 Trailer

What We Do in the Shadows Season 6 Episode Release Schedule

• Episode 1: Monday, October 21
• Episode 2: Monday, October 21
• Episode 3: Monday, October 21
• Episode 4: Monday, October 28
• Episode 5: Monday, November 4
• Episode 6: Monday, November 11
• Episode 7: Monday, November 18
• Episode 8: Monday, November 25
• Episode 9: Monday, December 2
• Episode 10: Monday, December 9
• Episode 11: Monday, December 16

With a bit more fantastical whimsy than many of Apple TV+’s best shows, the film-to-TV reimagining of Terry Gilliam’s Time Bandits is as irreverently wacky and ridiculous as time-travel movies and TV shows can get. Some of that comes from star Lisa Kudrow and the rest of the ragtag ensemble, but much of it stems from the imaginative duo of co-creators Taika Waititi and Jemaine Clement, whose past efforts helped to inform the streaming comedy.

CinemaBlend spoke with Waititi and Clement going into Season 1 of Time Bandits, and given just how wide the scope of the story is, I asked them if and how the former’s MCU films Thor: Ragnarok and Thor: Love and Thunder paved the way for this series, and similarly inquired about how the impact of their shared vampire comedy What We Do in the Shadows. Understandably, Clement attributed the size of it all to the Marvel features, as he put it:

Of course, a sizeable budget and massive scale are good things to have for an audacious remake like this, but all are essentially worthless without someone who knows how to turn the money into gold. And Taika Waititi explained who that person was for this show, saying:

Indeed, the Oscar-nominated Ra Vincent is no small-timer. He started as a sculptor for Peter Jackson’s Lord of the Ring movies, moved up to handling set decoration for the Hobbit trilogy and Alice Through the Looking Glass. Along the way, he crossed professional paths with Waititi and Clement, and since handled production design on films like What We Do in the Shadows, Thor: Ragnarok, JoJo Rabbit, and Next Goal Wins, as well as Our Flag Means Death and the pilot of What We Do in the Shadows.

Save for Thor: Love and Thunder, Hunt for the Wilderpeople and Eagle vs Shark, Vincent has been looped into the majority of Taika Waititi and Jemaine Clement’s mainstream creative ventures. And I think most fans would agree that the looks of all of those projects is spot-on and right in line with whatever moods and tones are needed. (The vamp’s house alone in Shadows is a design feat.)

Jemaine Clement agreeably shared praise for Ra Vincent in bringing up a series that wasn't already mentioned earlier. And he also spoke more generally to the idea that he and Waititi attempted to do with Time Bandits what they did with Shadows as far as building upon an existing story goes. In his words:

Among the funniest shows streaming on Hulu, Time Bandits was able to pull off some of its wild visuals by filming within the screened-in environments of The Volume, which Taika Waititi gained a bit of experience with while directing episodes of The Mandalorian. It's certainly possible his time on that show would have influenced his work on the Lisa Kudrow-helmed series even if he hadn't even joined the MCU or adapted his own film for TV. But I don't think he'd be going back in time to try and change any of that, either. And we're all the better for it. In Penelope, we trust!

Time Bandits is available to stream with an Apple TV+ subscription, with the final two episodes dropping on Wednesday, August 21. Check out all the other upcoming Apple TV+ shows heading to the 2024 TV schedule and beyond.

Every film and TV show is made exponentially funnier and just plain better with Matt Berry in it, even if only his unmistakable voice is heard. (See: his dual roles in Fallout.) While it’s a shame he won’t be in every single upcoming Fall TV premiere, he will return as one of Staten Island’s undead elite in What We Do in the Shadows’ final season. It doesn’t sound like he gets many fans asking for spoilers, but they do apparently yell his character’s signature exclamation at him pretty regularly.

While fans would be well within the realm of canonical references to go up to Berry and ask him to take part in supernatural orgies, that’s not very polite here in the real world. Instead, the IT Crowd vet told Deadline that gleeful viewers most often bring up Laszlo’s transformation mammal, and aren’t exactly quiet or clandestine about it. In his words:

I love the idea of someone realizing that they’re about to cross paths with Matt Berry, and then hightailing it in the other direction for a few seconds, just to make sure they’re at least 50 feet away before hollering “Bat!” at him. What would really sell it is if they’d actually turn into bats afterward, but that probably goes against science or something.

That said, I can easily see how life might become a bit unnerving for the Toast of London co-creator, with the thought that at any time of day or night, anywhere in the world, he might be seconds away from someone randomly yelling “Bat!” It’s basically a Far Side comic. We can only hope this doesn’t lead to a “Boy Who Cried Bat” situation, where someone is suffering from bites from a rabid bat, but Matt Berry just thinks someone is calling out to him.

Berry did thankfully offer up quite the intriguing teaser for fans to gnaw on while waiting for new episodes, saying this when asked about the sixth season.

Coincidentally enough, Matt Berry guest-starred in the final season of Curb Your Enthusiasm earlier this year, which enjoyably paid meta-tribute to Seinfeld’s infamous final episode. I can’t imagine Shadows will do any similar pop culture mirroring, but it sounds like it’ll be an unforgettable finale all the same.

After his vampire arc is through, Berry will pop up in a couple of upcoming sci-fi movies, namely the DreamWorks’ The Wild Robot and Duncan Jones’ animated comic adaptation Rogue Trooper, and he’ll also be lending his dulcet tones to The Cat in the Hat with Bill Hader.

What We Do in the Shadows is one of many series ending in 2024, but I’m saving my mourning for after the season is over. Join me in sinking some teeth into Season 6 when it arrives on FX on Monday, October 21, and stay tuned for all the other upcoming horror TV shows!

If you enjoy reading or watching the source material before its adaptation comes out, chances are you’ve been disappointed a few times over when a movie or series based on a book comes out. However, in the case of these TV shows, their creators actually found ways to go beyond what was originally told and build out stories that have become larger than their original intentions. Have you seen all these and what did you think about how they compare? 

Bridgerton 

If you’ve read the Bridgerton books in order before or between seasons of the massive Netflix series, chances are you’ve had some thoughts about the differences between them. While each of Julia Quinn’s novels pretty much stands alone and doesn’t have to be read in order to enjoy each romance, the series was adapted to have all the stakes, side plots and cliffhangers a hit TV show should have. The series even inspired the spinoff, Queen Charlotte, which involved Bridgerton characters but was not based on one of Quinn’s works.

Game of Thrones

George R.R. Martin’s fantasy novels were adapted in a big way. While the first few seasons follow the source material rather closely, the last few seasons were in development as Martin was completing the rest of the series, and a ton of plotlines were completely invented by the showrunners and staff writers. Perhaps that’s why the finale is so divisive among fans. 

The Office 

After Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant’s The Office became a hit in the U.K. across its two seasons, Greg Daniels and NBC adapted an American version of the workplace mockumentary sitcom. While it was certainly inspired by the source material, the series starring Steve Carell earned a whole life of its own across over 200 episodes, and remains one of the most-streamed shows even a decade after its finale. 

Buffy the Vampire Slayer

It’s often forgotten that genre favorite Buffy The Vampire Slayer is actually based on a 1992 movie of the same name. The series’ creator originally wrote it as a movie that wasn’t nearly as popular as the TV adaptation of the idea he cooked up a few years later. With seven seasons to the WB show’s name, it’s safe to say that it went way beyond its source material. And wow, are we happy Sarah Michelle Gellar’s Buffy Summers was on our televisions for so long! 

Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power 

J.R.R. Tolkien gifted the fantasy genre with four classic novels set in Middle-earth, The Hobbit and the Lord of the Rings trilogy. Following Peter Jackson's adapting of all of them beautifully (and set to make another one), Amazon Studios decided to go beyond the source material with its super expensive series, The Rings Of Power. The series primarily builds upon Tolkien’s appendices on Middle-earth as it depicts the world’s Second Age. 

Big Little Lies

Liane Moriarty’s bestselling novel Big Little Lies brought together stars like Reese Witherspoon, Laura Dern, Nicole Kidman, Shailene Woodley and Zoë Kravitz to tell the story of five women living in Monterey, California who become part of a murder investigation. It was initially supposed to be a miniseries, but following its success, a second season built on the story from Season 1. 

Riverdale

CW’s Riverdale was inspired by the pages of Archie Comics, an ongoing comic book series that started back in 1941. The series developed by the comic publisher’s CCO Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa is a much darker take on the universe as it begins as a murder mystery in the town of Riverdale. The series not only went beyond its source material across its seven seasons, but the comic book had a gritty reboot in recent years as well. 

Watchmen  

The Watchmen comic book series has long been thought of as one of the best the medium has ever put to paper. The HBO miniseries of the same name lived up to the series by being an all-time great adaptation, but it certainly took quite a few creative liberties and built upon the ‘80s comic book to reflect the time it was made, by changing and fleshing out its characters more and boldly discussing racism and extremism with its storyline. 

Fargo

In 1996, the Coen Brothers made a classic with the black comedy, Fargo. Across five seasons Noah Hawley has built on the filmmakers’ vision with an anthology series that takes place in a new location, era and with a new cast of characters each time. While the Fargo series has deep roots in its movie, it has become so much bigger and fuel for so much more storytelling. 

Killing Eve

BBC’s Killing Eve is based on Luke Jennings’ Villanelle, which was a series of novellas about a Russian orphan who is trained as a hitwoman and the MI5 agent who starts to catch her trail. While the series is a lot more character-driven than the much more procedural novels, the series goes beyond the source material in this context by only teasing the romance Eve and Villanelle have in the books. Fans are still mad at the finale years later! 

Good Omens 

The first season of Good Omens adapted Neil Gaiman and Terry Pratchett’s 1990 novel, however when it came to the second season, which came out four years after the initial series, moved away from simply telling the main events of the novel. The entire season was co-written by Neil Gaiman and allowed the world-renowned author to delve further into Michael Sheen’s Aziraphale and David Tennant’s Crowley stories. 

The Leftovers

HBO’s The Leftovers adapted the novel it's based on in its first season. Following its success, two more seasons were made for the supernatural fiction series about a global event that leaves 2 percent of the world’s population missing. Interestingly enough, the last two seasons were even more acclaimed than its debut season featuring the prime source material.  

The Witcher

Rather than Netflix adapting Andrzej Sapkowski’s The Witcher fantasy novels, the differences are so major between the TV series and the source material that it feels a lot more like an inspiration for the series starring Henry Cavill than anything else. The popular series, also known for being a video game franchise, also inspired the 2022 spinoff The Witcher: Blood Origin.  

House of Cards

Netflix’s hit drama, House of Cards, was adapted from a BBC series and novel before it. However, in the case of the source material, the show was about politics in the United Kingdom. The series starring Kevin Spacey and Robin Wright, however, took the material and adapted it to be set about U.S. politics, particularly regarding Frank Underwood’s ruthless race to become president. 

The Man In The High Castle

Philip K. Dick's 1962 novel The Man In The High Castle was adapted into an Amazon series across four seasons. Dick’s daughter, who was heavily involved in the series, told SYFY WIRE that she encouraged the writers to use the source material as an “inspiration and a spiritual guide” rather than a literal interpretation. That’s very much true for the science fiction storyline that imagines an alternate ending for World War II. 

The Handmaid’s Tale

Margaret Atwood’s novel, The Handmaid’s Tale, is the source material for the Hulu hit starring Elisabeth Moss. While the first season leaves things where things wrap up in the book, the Emmy-winning series has continued to follow Offred’s life in the dystopian world past those events through four more seasons and is set to end with the sixth and final season. By building upon the story further, Offred and its other characters have had longer storylines that tell more than 300 pages could. 

Ted Lasso

Before AppleTV+ had a hit on their hands with Ted Lasso, its source material came from a very peculiar source. Jason Sudeikis’ beloved fictional coach came from the SNL alum being part of a slew of promotional coverage for NBC Sports’s coverage of England's Premier League. The streaming series very much went past where it started from given the storylines told across three seasons of the heartwarming comedy. 

The Haunting Of Hill House

Mike Flanagan beautifully adapted Shirley Jackson’s 1959 gothic horror novel, but at face value the two The Haunting Of Hill House titles are very different from one another. The source material mainly focuses on Eleanor (who Victoria Pedretti plays in the series) and her descent into madness whilst the show takes a deeper look into her entire family’s deep-seated trauma. 

Justified

FX’s Justified is based on the Elmore Leonard short story Fire In the Hole, allowing creators of the Western series to build out the world of the work across six seasons. Through Timothy Olyphant’s Raylan Givens, Justified allowed for Leonard’s ideas the author thought often “got the characters better” than he put to paper, per THR. 

The Magicians

Syfy’s series, The Magicians, is based on Lev Grossman’s trilogy of fantasy novels. While the source material certainly guides the storyline, it's told completely out of order and involves post-grad students rather than high schoolers. The series went on for five seasons. 

Bates Motel

One of the best horror movies of all time is Alfred Hitchcock’s Psycho (also a novel), which became the inspiration for A&E’s Bates Motel. The five-season series told a contemporary story regarding the origin story of Norman Bates and his complicated relationship with his mother through the performances of Freddie Highmore and Vera Farmiga. 

13 Reasons Why 

Years prior to Netflix’s 13 Reasons Why being the subject of numerous controversies throughout its run, it began as a 2007 novel by Jay Asher about a high school freshman who shares the reasons why she died by suicide. The series went beyond the source material by making the story a lot longer and building out many more characters. For example, a major plotline of the show is Hannah’s parents decide to sue the school, which is not part of the novel at all.

What We Do In The Shadows

In 2014, Jemaine Clement and Taika Waititi offered a unique and rather hilarious take on vampires with What We Do In The Shadows. Years later, the duo decided to adapt their mockumentary further by making it into a TV show that went on for five seasons, ending in 2023. 

Scott Pilgrim Takes Off 

Over a decade after Edgar Wright’s Scott Pilgrim vs. The World adapted Bryan Lee O’Malley’s graphic novel series, O’Malley decided to team up with Wright and Netflix to build upon the story in the format of an anime and reunite the original actors from the movie in the voice roles. The series follows Ramona Flowers trying to find a missing Scott Pilgrim. 

Ratched

Among Ryan Murphy’s many TV shows, he made a series out of Nurse Mildred Ratched, a character originally from Ken Kesey's novel One Flew Over The Cuckoo’s Nest and portrayed by Louise Fletcher in the 1975 movie adaptation. The series starring Sarah Paulson as the titular character depicts Ratched prior to the events of the original story. It was canceled after one season. 

The 100

The CW series, The 100, is based on the YA science fiction novel series by Kass Morgan. However, across the show’s seven seasons, it went beyond the source material by telling a much different story that took a more mature approach and focused a lot more on the survival element of the series. 

The Fall Of The House Of Usher

Mike Flanagan took inspiration from a myriad of Edgar Allan Poe short stories to bring together one storyline for his excellent Netflix horror show, The Fall of the House of Usher. The show pays tribute to the iconic author by telling a new story revolving around the Usher family, the CEO of a corrupt pharmaceutical company, as each member of the family starts to die one by one. 

The Night Manager

John le Carré’s 1993 espionage novel, The Night Manager was turned into a BBC miniseries starring Tom Hiddleston in 2016. As the author wrote in The Guardian at the time of its release, he spoke about the many changes from the source material, which at first took him aback but then had him saying he wishes he would have “written Mrs. Burr into my novel instead of her ponderous husband.” 

Under The Dome

Stephen King’s Under The Dome novel was turned into a CBS sci-fi series of the same name by Brian K. Vaughan, but was often talked about for being quite different from the source material. Back in 2013, King wrote on his website that he found the adaptation to be “very good” and was a “necessity” that he “approved of” “wholeheartedly.” 

Lessons In Chemistry 

Bonnie Garmus’ best-selling novel, Lessons In Chemistry was turned into a series starring Brie Larson to much success. While it’s a stunning adaptation fans of the book can appreciate, that’s particularly because the showrunner, Lee Eisenberg decided to not make it a straight adaptation and add some things the book didn’t have. One particularly great addition was the character development of Harriet Sloane, who is a black civil rights activist in the series rather than a 55-year-old white woman. 

The Haunting Of Bly Manor

Mike Flanagan’s The Haunting Of Bly Manor is an amalgamation of numerous great horror stories by Henry James, centrally through his novella Turn Of The Screw, but also through some other of his short stories like The Romance of Certain Old Clothes, The Beast in the Jungle and The Jolly Corner. Flanagan used the works as inspiration to tell a larger, new storyline about a young au pair who begins to witness hauntings as she takes care of two young children. 

The Midnight Club 

Christopher Pike famously wrote a ton of mystery-thrillers for young adults from the 80s and so on. For Mike Flanagan’s The Midnight Club, the filmmaker drew from over 20 of them to make the 10-episode Netflix series about a group of eight terminally ill young adults who form a storytelling club. 

So many series go beyond their source material, the question is whether they go too far. Most of these picks are well-loved TV shows that were made better by their additions!

Though television programming existed in various forms for more than a decade before the first situation comedies officially arrived in the late 1940s, the sitcom quickly became one of the most popular and duplicated genres for the next 80+ years. From stand-up comics to Hollywood icons, sitcoms are responsible for some of pop culture’s biggest stars, from Jerry Seinfeld to Jennifer Aniston to Dick Van Dyke to Lucille Ball, as well as some of the most memorable catchphrases.

Despite broadcast networks no longer championing sitcoms as much as in years past, with streaming services picking up the slack — Netflix is now more known for multi-camera sitcoms than any of the Big 4 — TV comedies will likely continue to keep audiences breathless with laughter for many more years to come. As such, CinemaBlend’s staff came together to celebrate and rank the 100 best sitcoms of all time, with the order stemming partially from our writers’ sharing scores for more than 200 different series, along with other contributing factors.

So sit back in your favorite recliner, grab an extra-large Squishee (or an ice-cold Duff, if you’re of age) and settle into the coziness, comfort, and occasional cringeworthiness of the best TV sitcoms of all time, according to CinemaBlend.

100. Bewitched

You know a show is a classic when even Marvel is drawing inspiration from it nearly 50 years after its end. The fantasy sitcom Bewitched worked its magic at CBS for eight seasons, partially due to the phenomenal comedic acting of Elizabeth Montgomery and Dick York, who was famously replaced by Dick Sargent due to York's worsening health issues. Add in an equally impressive ensemble cast including Agnes Moorehead, David White, and Paul Lynde (just to name a few), and it's no wonder Bewitched was a nose-twitching delight of a show that doesn't need supernatural abilities to be great.

99. Laverne and Shirley

Arguably the most successful Happy Days spinoff, as well as one of the best TV comedies of all time, Laverne & Shirley followed two best friends and bottle-cappers as they navigated life and everything it threw at them in Milwaukee, Wisconsin (later Burbank, California). Though similar in tone to its predecessor, this long-running sitcom relied more on the physical comedy talents masterfully pulled by stars Penny Marshall and Cindy Williams. And when it comes to iconic opening credits sequences, Laverne & Shirley was in a league of its own with all those shots of the fictional Shotz Brewery along with that classic theme.

98. Beavis And Butt-Head

No Beavis And Butt-Head fan will argue that the show isn’t dumb. Because it is. It really, really is, in each of its iterations. The two eponymous characters rank as two of the most unambiguously stupid protagonists to ever grace a TV screen, and every word they say is unadulterated idiocy. Ironically, though, that’s the genius of Mike Judge’s creation. The impossibly dumb leads allow for stories that no other sitcom can reasonably or responsibly touch with any degree of verisimilitude, while also permitting some outrageously weird takes on music videos (and social clips) across various eras.

97. Hogan's Heroes

War stories are often suited for prestige dramas, but Hogan's Heroes proved that a P.O.W. camp comedy could be just as awards-worthy. During its 168-episode run, Bob Crane's titular leader and his squad constantly thwarted Nazi enemies with fast-talking and constant hijinks (many of which were put into play by future game show legend Richard Dawson). Lasting as long as World War II did itself, Hogan's Heroes showcased how reflecting on past tragedies with humor can make for memorable art.

96. How I Met Your Mother

How I Met Your Mother may be higher on this list if not for fan opinions of the final season, but I would 100% say that it’s worth watching despite a lackluster ending. This show is about finding out how Josh Radnor’s Ted met his future wife, but it really thrives as a series about best friends. As Neil Patrick Harris’ Barney Stinson would say, this ensemble is legen–wait for it–dary, and those who check it out will definitely be invested in what the cast is doing now that the series is over.

95. Mork & Mindy

Today we all know what an immense talent Robin Williams was, and the absolutely wild places he could take comedy. Imagine not knowing any of that, and then turning on an early episode of Mork & Mindy, where he must have come across quite like somebody from another world, much like the character he played. Mork from Ork gave Williams the freedom to do almost anything on screen opposite Pam Dawber’s Mindy (and later Jonathan Winters), and it’s no surprise he took over Hollywood after four successful seasons.

94. The Adventures of Pete and Pete

Plenty of shows focus on the weirdness of suburbia, but Nickelodeon’s The Adventures of Pete & Pete still stands awkwardly as one of the best. As Older Pete (Michael Maronna) and Younger Pete (Danny Tamberelli) navigate the oddities of Wellsville, life lessons and warm memories are gifted to viewers by creators Will McRobb and Chris Viscardi. Pete & Pete delivers its homespun tales with a deep-seated love of ‘50s and ‘60s pop culture, and with one of the more impressive celebrity guest star rosters of kid-centric TV. Where else will you find REM’s Michael Stipe as a conspiratorial ice cream man?

93. black-ish

Watching Anthony Anderson and Tracee Ellis Ross’ Andre and Rainbow Johnson raise their family amidst navigating various challenges in and around their largely white-populated neighborhood, all while still hanging onto their Black identities, makes for eight seasons of exceptional sitcom storytelling. While black-ish went on to launch two spinoffs, the original still stands as the cream of the crop, expertly balancing pointed social commentary and humor regarding a variety of topics, racial and otherwise. Plus, TV grandfather-dom looks great on Laurence Fishburne.

92. The Munsters

What happens when a family largely modeled after Universal’s Classic Monsters takes up residence in the middle of suburban America’s Mockingbird Heights? You get The Munsters, which slotted in nicely among other comedic offerings in the ‘60s while also satirizing sitcom tropes of the era. Although Fred Gwynne’s bumbling patriarch Herman was often the driving force behind the weekly shenanigans, Lily, Grandpa, Eddie and Marilyn (the only “normal” looking one) were all far more endearing than their monstrous counterparts, making The Munsters a great platform for chaotic, yet heartfelt entertainment.

91. Happy Endings

Best friends are always good sitcom fodder, as David Caspe’s Happy Endings proved for three seasons on ABC ahead of its fan-angering cancellation. Damon Wayans Jr.’s cucumber-cool Brad and Eliza Coupe’s A-type Jane are the group’s PDA-friendly couple, while her sister, Elisha Cuthbert’s confusion-prone Alex, is exes-ish with Zachary Knighton’s dorky-smooth Dave. The group is rounded out by Adam Pally’s schlubbo-sexual Max and Casey Wilson’s serial dater Penny. Perhaps the only sitcom whose leads share a fictional history as Real World vets, Happy Endings is as fun and fancy-free as romance-fueled sitcoms get.

90. Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt

Less than two years after Ellie Kemper played Erin Hannon for the last time on The Office, she sunshine-smiled her way through a bonkers show of her own with Netflix’s original Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt. The series, which centered on former cult member Kimmy’s surreal and gung-ho acclimation to life in a “real” world she hadn’t lived in for years. One of the more unique shows from creators Tina Fey and Robert Carlock, Kimmy could have made this list just for turning the multi-talent Tituss Burgess into a small-screen regular. Extra kudos for the follow-up movie Kimmy vs the Reverend.

89. That '70s Show

Starring Topher Grace and running for eight seasons from 1998-2006, That ‘70s Show transports any generational audience who watches back to the late 1970s for the horned-up (and oh-so-slightly drugged-up) exploits of high school besties and their respective parents. The teens were played by actors who would go on to become bona fide stars, including Ashton Kutcher, Mila Kunis, Wilmer Valderrama, and Laura Prepon. The Circle in Eric’s basement was always reliable for big laughs, and though its final season suffered from cast exits, Netflix’s That ‘90s Show kept the good times going far more successfully than That ‘80s Show.

88. Extras

Ricky Gervais and Steven Merchant followed up on the smash success of The Office by crossing the ocean to HBO for the Hollywood-skewing riot Extras, which hinged on the fraught character trifecta of Gervais’ dispirited actor Andy, his god-awful agent Darren (Merchant) and his kind-hearted and oblivious actress BFF Maggie (Ashley Jensen). While only two seasons and a Christmas special, it’s a modern classic not only for its gloriously cornball faux sitcom When the Whistle Blows, but for bonkers celebrity cameos from Kate Winslet, Patrick Stewart, Ian McKellan and more. Gervais also delivers an all-time Top 5 spit-take in one episode.

87. The Bernie Mac Show

The late Bernie Mac is still widely viewed as a comedy giant, and his eponymous family sitcom is a major reason for that. The Bernie Mac Show definitely isn’t the first comedy to be headlined by a stand-up, but it’s one of the few that so perfectly utilized the talents of its lead. Mac’s signature brand of no-nonsense humor is especially hilarious when he bounces off his A+ co-stars. But, overall, what makes this series one of the great modern Black sitcoms is its funny, warm and nuanced depiction of familial dynamics amongst African Americans.

86. Gilligan's Island

Before The Brady Bunch (but after The Red Skelton Show), screenwriter and producer Sherwood Schwartz launched 1964's smash-hit Gilligan's Island, and the fictional voyage was far more doomed than the show's. Starring Bob Denver and Alan Hale, the sitcom won over viewers with plots hinged on island inventions, unexpected visitors, dream sequences, and random items washing up ashore. While the show famously never hit one hundred episodes, its premise was beloved enough to spark several TV movies and the truly baffling Saturday morning cartoon spinoff Gilligan's Planet.

85. Mad About You

Chemistry is usually all it takes to keep a sitcom afloat, whether its shared by an ensemble (see: Friends) or tethered to a winning duo like Paul Reiser and Helen Hunt in Mad About You. It helps that both actors lent their movie-level wattage to the sitcom for eight seasons, exploring marriage and eventually parenthood in New York City. (Reiser previously co-starred in My Two Dads, to be sure.) But despite the parade of stellar comedic co-stars — Hank Azaria, Lisa Kudrow, Carol Burnett, and Mel Brooks? Come on! — it was Paul and Jamie keeping us invested. We were mad about them, and maybe a different kind of mad about Mabel.

84. Three's Company

Three’s Company is an interesting case-study in dated sitcom writing, as 90% of the jokes that prop up the show wouldn’t fly today. Almost every single line can be construed as sexual innuendo, and the plot twists of a given Three’s Company episode are so driven by silly miscommunications, the formula is basically cliche. However, John Ritter’s deep reservoir of charm, when combined with his incredible chemistry with the female roommates that came in and out of his orbit, made it an overall win, and one of the most memorable and breezy sitcoms of the 1970s and ‘80s.

83. Family Guy

What can be said about Family Guy that hasn’t already been said? While Seth MacFarlane’s first mega-hit doesn’t feel quite as crude as other late night animated fare these days, it quickly cemented itself as an envelope-pushing primetime entry thanks to its murderous baby, they hyper-perverse Quagmire, and the less said about Herbert, the better. The series made a meme-worthy artform out of cutaway gags, man vs. chicken fights and lowbrow pop culture spoofs. At this point, the Griffins are basically as widespread as the Simpsons, and Brian would certainly drink to that.

82. Malcolm In The Middle

Malcolm in the Middle was a key part of Fox’s Sunday comedy lineup for six of its seven seasons from 2000-2006. At the time, the Frankie Muniz-starring comedy was a rare example of a single-camera sitcom that eschewed a laugh track and had its lead regularly breaking the fourth wall. The family was known to deal with serious issues in the background of the shenanigans of the sibling trio, which helped the sitcom win seven Emmys. It was also Bryan Cranston’s breakout primetime TV role, proving he was a comedy legend years before dipping into drama for Breaking Bad.

81. The Facts Of Life

A spinoff of Diff’rent Strokes, The Facts of Life is one of the most successful TV offshoots that shares little with its predecessor, and for good reason. The coming-of-age sitcom explores adolescence in a way that neither its predecessor nor follow-up projects ever could, with a perfectly cast ensemble of young actresses led by the incomparable Charlotte Rae. This sitcom exists because of Rae’s previously stellar work, and her warmth and charm in the role of Mrs. Garrett helped make a family out of her girls, from Natalie to Tootie to Jo to Blair and the rest.

80. The Addams Family

Although The Addams Family started off as a single-panel New Yorker comic strip published from 1938 to 1964, it was the TV series premiering that same latter year which made the family a pop culture favorite. Watching Morticia, Gomez, Uncle Fester, Wednesday, Pugsley, Grandmama, Lurch and Thing freak people out with their macabre tastes and supernatural antics never got old, and without the popularity of this show, it’s doubtful these ghoulish characters would have returned in a variety of live-action and animated projects in later years.

79. My Name Is Earl

My Name Is Earl earned its way to sitcom greatness thanks to star Jason Lee’s all-in performance as Earl Hickey, as well as the great premise that sees Earl attempting to right the litany of past wrongs committed against seemingly everyone he’d ever met. (The concept also helps make it easy to drop in on any random episode without really needing to see what happened beforehand.) Ethan Suplee, Eddie Steeples and Jaime Pressley are equally brilliant in their respective roles, and we can still relate to Earl to this day anytime we struggle to keep our eyes open while taking a picture.

78. The Middle

Every once in awhile, a show sneaks it way into the zeitgeist and in our memories. The Middle, a show about a quirky middle-class family from the Midwest ran for nine years and hit home for a wide and nostalgic audience. It was a breath of fresh air and an honest take on class and what it was really like to grow up in, well, “the middle” of everything. Ironically, it was the ending of the show that stuck with most, but all good things must come to an end. 

77. Dave

This whole entry could be spent talking about how Dave is driven by the exceptional talent of David “Lil Dicky” Burd, who has a truly offbeat world perspective to go along with his legitimate gifts as a rapper. But that would be a disservice to Davionte "GaTa" Ganter, who proves over the course of the three seasons to be the NSFW series’ true heart. It gets funny and ridiculous, but it can also deliver a nice, solid gut punch courtesy of your investment in the characters’ plights for recognition.

76. Spin City

Arguably TV's least polarizing political sitcom, Spin City was a winning candidate for its six-season term in part due to co-creators Bill Lawrence and Gary David Goldberg. The latter also created Family Ties, and brought Michael J. Fox into the lead role here as well, with Charlie Sheen successfully taking over in Season 5 after Fox's medical-related exit Spin City is also a melting pot of TV excellence, boasting Connie Britton, Carla Gugino, Richard Kind, Alan Ruck and more greats filling out the NYC mayor’s office.

75. The Andy Griffith Show

One of the most iconic and wholesome sitcoms of the 20th century, The Andy Griffith Show gave audiences nearly 250 episodes with the residents of the fictional town of Mayberry, North Carolina, centering on local sheriff Andy Taylor, played with aw-shucks charm by Griffith. Characters like Barney Fife (Don Knotts), Gomer Pyle (Jim Nabors), Aunt Bee (Frances Bavier), and Opie (a young Ron Howard) made for plenty of the early highlights in sitcom history, both in black-and-white and color.

74. Family Matters

Airing for nine seasons from 1989-1997, Family Matters became a beloved sitcom for multiple generations regularly tuning into ABC’s TGIF lineup. The spinoff of Perfect Strangers followed the highs and lows of the Winslow family, with Die Hard vet Reginald VelJohnson becoming an iconic sitcom dad as Carl Winslow. Of course, Jaleel White’s Steve Urkel famously stole the spotlight as the nerd-tastic breakout star, sporting the signature “Did I do that?” catchphrase. Yes, he certainly did, if by “that” he meant annoying his unrequited love Laura or creating alternate versions of himself via sitcom science.

73. The Wonder Years

The Wonder Years aired from 1988-1993, but very fathfully recreated the late ‘60s and early ‘70s to invite audiences into the lives of the Arnold family. Starring Fred Savage in his breakout role (alongside fellow greats Dan Lauria, Alley Mills, and Danica McKellar), the coming-of-age comedy touched on Vietnam War politics, high school romance, deaths of loved ones, sibling rivalries and more, with Daniel Stern's narration a key source of its charm and emotional heft. From using Joe Cocker’s unforgettable “With a Little Help from My Friends” to its powerful-yet-unplanned finale, it’s no wonder that this classic eventually inspired a reboot.

72. The Flintstones

The Flintstones is arguably the first animated project to prove itself as much of a classic sitcom as anything in live-action. Premiering back in 1960 and running for six wildly successful seasons, the sitcom follows the titular family within a fictional and idealized version of the Stone Age. Its popularity kept it airing in syndication for decades,later inspiring spinoffs, live-action movies, TV specials, ice cream pops, and (of course) the most memorable vitamins down the medicine aisle.

71. The Proud Family

The Proud Family was one of the standout shows of ABC’s One Saturday Morning programming block, walking the line between cartoony kids show and legitimate family drama quite well. Disney+’s more recent Louder And Prouder revival is evidence of that popularity and storytelling skills. Kyla Pratt’s Penny Proud is as relatable a TV teen as can be, and Sugar Mama (voiced by Family Matters’ Jo Marie Payton) is the kind of grandmother anyone would appreciate, sans bodyslams.

70. The Drew Carey Show

Long before he became host of The Price is Right, Drew Carey jumped from standup comedy to sitcom stardom with The Drew Carey Show, which ran for nine increasingly zany seasons from 1995-2004. The comedian starred as a fictionalized version of himself living in Ohio, working at a mundane job surrounded by a core group of friends with hijinks to spare. (Particularly during the A+ April Fool’s Day episodes.) This was the first big scripted TV role for cast members like Christa Miller, Diedrich Baker, Ryan Stiles, Craig Ferguson, and John Carroll Lynch. Hopefully fans can agree with the show on one thing: Cleveland Rocks!

69. Designing Women

If watching four sassy, professional ladies flourish, flounder, and tell it like it is sounds like something you can get behind, then look no further than Designing Women. The comedy starred the all-time great cast of Dixie Carter, Young Sheldon’s Annie Potts, Delta Burke and Hacks star Jean Smart as co-workers sharing their personal and professional trials and triumphs to side-splitting effect over several seasons. Even better, the show managed to work in a lot of social commentary that’s still relevant today, and no one has ever taken down bullies and bigots like Carter’s Julia Sugarbaker.

68. Night Court

Many sitcoms can be vehicles for a single great comedian to shine, but the strength of the original Night Court was its ensemble. (And that sax-y theme.) Harry Anderson played de facto leader Judge Harry Stone alongside John Laroquette, Markie Post, Richard Moll and more, and the jury of TV audiences gave the verdict of Night Court being guilty of hilarity. Despite the fact that the show’s format could seem as formulaic as real-life courtroom dockets, silliness often ensued, and fans were happy to watch these talents play off each other for an enviable nine-season run. Its popularity endures with Melissa Rauch’s 2023 revival.

67. The Honeymooners

TV shows have a way of changing the pop culture landscape by being quotable, and The Honeymooners is one of the earliest sitcoms whose influence is definitely still felt in that category, with “One of these days Alice…” and “To the moon!” persisting so many decades later. The all-time classic follows two New York City couples and the various shenanigans they get into, with Ralph and Alice famously played by Jackie Gleason and Audrey Meadows, respectively. And while the empty threats of domestic violence might be jarring for newcomers, The Honeymooners significantly set the stage for so many sitcoms to follow.

66. Raising Hope

Wacky isn’t always a word that comes up when discussing family sitcoms, but Raising Hope fits that description to a T. The Chance family is filled with more lovable and well-meaning weirdos than you’d think could possibly fit into half-hour eps, but they all have their odd (and potentially relatable) quirks. From dad Burt (who picks his nose by using all 10 fingers), to matriarch Maw Maw (who can frequently be found shirtless and/or braless and giving off old people smells), you’d be hard-pressed to land on an episode that doesn’t make you choke on your big dill pickle.

65. Fresh Off The Boat

Everyone loves a good family sitcom, and while Fresh Off the Boat is technically about the young, hip-hop-obsessed son within a Taiwanese-American family in Orlando, the real comedic meat of the show is his mom, Jessica (Constance Wu). We’ve never seen a mom like Jessica Huang before. Yes, she’s loving, but it’s an absurdly tough, uncompromising love that pushes her nice, America-loving husband and three sons to excel. She’s also fiercely competitive and not someone to mess with, which diners-and-dashers can attest to, and is a big reason why Fresh Off the Boat will always be watchable.

64. Everybody Hates Chris

Abbott Elementary fans can attest to Tyler James Williams’ comedic chops, but he first honed them from his younger Hollywood days as the star of Everybody Hates Chris. Created by Chris Rock (who narrates) and Ali LeRoi, the show is based on the stand-up legend’s teenage years, and finds ways of making everyday occurrences the most hilarious things in the world, often landing a wide-eyed Chris in trouble. From James’ impressive performance as a teenager to the rest of the cast (including a stellar Terry Crews’ dad mode), Everybody Hates Chris is a must-watch for comedy lovers of all ages.

63. Get Smart

Secret agent movies were big in the 1960s, so how could one go wrong with a spoof comedy series created by Mel Brooks and Buck Henry? Get Smart stars Don Adams’ Maxwell Smart (aka the bumbling CONTROL Agent 86) often teaming up with Barbara Feldon’s more-than-capable sidekick, Agent 99, to thwart the evil, if not entirely professional, efforts of the cabal KAOS. From the series’ iconic opening credits to Max’s shoe phone, Get Smart stands the test of time, with some great catchphrases to boot, including “MIssed it by that much,” and, “Would you believe…?”

62. Don't Trust the B---- in Apartment 23

We sometimes wonder how well creator Nahnatchka Khan’s Don’t Trust the B—- in Apartment 23 would have fared if it lasted beyond its celebrated two-season run. And we wish we were given the chance to actually see that hypothetical third season for ourselves, as the 26 episodes we did get were spot on. Pairing Dreama Walker’s naive June with Krysten Ritter’s scheming Chloe made for an odd couple who knew how to have exciting adventures. Frequent appearances by an early-career Eric André and an always charming James Van Der Beek only made this ABC series all the sweeter.

61. Good Times

A quality sitcom spinoff can be a challenge. Repeat what worked on the original, or try to do something totally different? Good Times spun off from Maude (which itself was an All In The Family offshoot), and succeeded through carving out its own authentic niche centering around the hard-working and cash-strapped characters of Florida (Esther Rolle) and James Evans (John Amos). The two leads were excellent throughout, though Good Times eventually shifted its primary focus to Jimmie Walker, the sitcom’s breakout star who coined the phrase “Dynomite!” and rode that marketing freight train to global superstardom. A series that lives up to its name, and then some.

60. The Nanny

The Nanny has long been synonymous with its star Fran Drescher, who played the titular Nanny Fine throughout the show’s six-season run on CBS. Despite being a quintessential ‘90s sitcom, the show’s comedy still feels super fresh and contemporary, even if the pop culture references are dated. Descher is truly unbelievable as Fran, and The Nanny has one of the best TV theme songs of all time. And it’s a show that younger generations absolutely NEED to binge-watch, amidst the ongoing hope for fans to see more.

59. Archer

If Archer were merely an expertly crafted James Bond parody, we’d still love it. However, this long-running FX staple’s greatness comes from the lore-heavy, spy-fi universe that creator Adam Reed’s built atop the back of loving send-ups to the espionage subgenre. H. Jon Benjamin anchored an all-timer voice cast that delivered dialogue and performances as sharp as Lana’s switchblade. The show veered from staleness by aping different genres for Danger Island and other “Coma Seasons,” further widening the comedic field of play, and I can’t imagine anyone wouldn’t finger Archer as the wildest workplace sitcom to date. Phrasing, BOOM!

58. Happy Days

When one thinks of Happy Days, the first image that likely comes to mind is Henry Winkler’s Arthur "Fonzie" Fonzarelli giving a cool-as-hell thumb’s up. Though he was initially just a minor player, the leather-donning jukebox-smacking ladie’s man quickly became the show’s most popular character. But its picturesque version of the 1950s and 1960s is just as iconic, as is the entire Cunnhingham family (except maybe for the disappearing brother Chuck) and further ensemble, which spawned a whopping seven spinoffs. And if you don’t agree with all that, well, sit on it!

57. Martin

A couple of years before he became an action movie king in Bad Boys, Martin Lawrence created and starred in his own sitcom, which gave fans five seasons of over-the-top episodes. Lawrence’s Martin Payne is a loud, rambunctious, and highly opinionated Detroit disc jockey who constantly finds himself in all kinds of trouble both at work and at home with Tisha Campbell’s Gina. (A dynamic that shifted in the final season for BTS reasons.) Martin himself was fun, but his various other personas —Sheneneh Jenkins, Rosco, and Dragonfly Jones — gave the sitcom a fun and unique spin, foreshadowing Lawrence’s later career.

56. Living Single

Living Single is one of those sitcoms that thankfully managed to age well , premiering back in 1993 and following a group of friends residing together in a Brooklyn brownstone. With a killer cast including Queen Latifah (who also performed the outstanding theme song), Kim Coles, Kim Fields and Erika Alexander, Living Single’s formula succeeded ahead of Friends reaching more sensational heights, and the topic of influences there has made for many discussions. Regardless, the sitcom is a Black TV treasure, and boasts a trove of terrific musicians, athletes and comedians as guest stars, from Flip Wilson to Chaka Khan.

55. Will and Grace

Will & Grace might as well have also had Jack and Karen in the title as well, such was the strength of this foursome as they unsuccessfully dated and schmoozed their way to making LGBTQ+ history. The NBC Must See TV classic was an Emmy darling during its initial eight-season run, and its ongoing popularity beyond the “final” season inspired NBC to revive it for another two seasons. Which thankfully meant more from the bevy of guests and recurring stars that popped up over the years, from Matt Damon to Matt Bomer to Madonna.

54. Murphy Brown

Sure, Murphy Brown fulfilled the sitcom basics of starring a single, middle-aged working woman (whose eventual single-mom status shook up the status quo), being funny, and serving up great characters — Jim Dial, slugger — to support the Aretha Franklin-loving titular lead. Arguably most important, though, its its rare delivery of a flawed female main character (recovering alcoholic) who’s frequently irascible, dedicated to her job as a journalist, and unafraid to speak up in a male-heavy industry, giving audiences every reason to root for through every uproarious rant and unnecessary assistant change. There’s a reason Candice Bergen earned five Emmys from seven nominations for her work across ten seasons.

53. The Bob Newhart Show

Nobody can do deadpan humor quite like the eponymous star of The Bob Newhart Show. The beauty of this 1970s sitcom was that it allowed Bob Newhart to play off of those stand-up comedy strengths, acting as the straight man to his psychologist Bob Hartley’s many unique patients. Co-starring Suzanne Pleshette as Bob’s beloved wife Emily — the two made sitcom history together on his next sitcom as well — and Peter Bonerz and Bill Daily as his pals, The Bob Newhart Show remains exemplary for its character-driven laughs.

52. Sanford And Son

The laughs that Sanford and Son delivers from episode to episode are fairly unique compared to other sitcoms. Redd Foxx and Demond Wilson are perfectly cast as Fred and Lamont Sanford, respectively, playing off of each other in ways reminiscent of comedy duos in vaudeville and radio shows. The writers also deserve a lot of credit for effectively employing racial humor, considered edgy at that time, as well as for bringing in hilarious characters like “Aunt” Esther Anderson and Grady Wilson. But Foxx – who just oozes superior comedic timing – steals so many scenes with his energetic performances. “This is the big one!”

51. Superstore

All things consumerism considered, it’s almost surprising so few workplace comedies are anything like Superstore. For six seasons, viewers watched Amy (Oscar nominee America Ferrera), Jonah (Ben Feldman) and their wacky big box store co-workers readily getting into myriad insane scrapes and intriguingly complicated relationships, while trying to maintain order (or causing disorder) within the retail sphere. Superstore gives fans peak workplace sitcom, with innumerable sight gags for those watching closely, as well as a low-key, slow-burn mystery involving feet showing up all over the store. It’s a hilarious win-win that theoretically helps everyone see their jobs aren’t as bad as they could be.

50. The Fresh Prince Of Bel-Air

Before the Men in Black and Bad Boys franchises and that Academy Award-winning role in King Richard, Will Smith veered away from his successful rap career to introduce viewers to…Will Smith…for The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air. Just saying its name instantly brings its classic theme song to mind.

Following a kid from West Philly sent off to live with his affluent uncle’s family in Bel-Air, this sitcom oozed ‘90s sitcom charm and hilarity, helping Will Smith expand his comedic talents opposite the great James Avery, Janet Hubert (for a spell) and more. From the Carlton dance to that classic “very special episode” where Will gets shot, Fresh Prince features plenty of justification for its continued success in syndication and streaming.

49. Family Ties

Eventually, Family Ties became known as “The Michael J. Fox Show,” and it was hard to avoid. Fox was a charismatic ball of energy who became a bona fide superstar during the run of the show, and even eclipsed famous guest stars such as Tom Hanks when they appeared.

But before Fox reached all-star status, Family Ties won over audiences as a warm, endearing, and relatable sitcom about liberal parents trying their best to raise their three kids – one of whom happened to be a briefcase-toting, card-carrying Republican. We all saw ourselves in at least one member of the Keaton family, and tuned in weekly to appreciate the ties that bound them all together.

48. Mr. Bean

Rowan Atkinson would have been amazing during the silent film era, but is thankfully a more modern talent, since we otherwise might never have known the childlike, frustration-spiked foibles of Mr. Bean. Co-created by the comedian’s Black Adder partners in hilarity, Ben Elton and Richard Curtis, Mr. Bean is an idiosyncratic sitcom in that its five-year stretch comprised 15 sporadically aired one-off episodes, as opposed to seasons, which inspired a pair of feature films, an animated series, and more pop culture greatness.

Atkinson brings his physical comedy mastery to a plethora of disaster-laden circumstances, from nonchalantly changing into a swimsuit to getting ready for the dentist while driving to being locked out of a hotel room and dozens of other awkward moments.

47. The Mick

Only two seasons of The Mick aired between January 2017 and April 2018, telling the story of a foul-mouthed dirtbag forced to be the guardian of her affluent niece and nephews, and all 37 episodes are send-you-doubled-over-off-your-couch hilarious. Which means a lot of people were sleeping on this brilliance when it aired, and we’re still sore about it.

Led by Kaitlin Olsen, the entire cast is spectacular (with a special hat tip to the brilliant Scott MacArthur as the oft-injured ne'er-do-well Jimmy), but what truly makes this show exceptional is its beyond-dark sensibilities and unwillingness to accept the idea of a “line” that can’t be crossed. The final scene of the series finale is actually a perfect ending in that sense, and we’re sure that more seasons would have pushed it higher up the rankings.

46. The Jeffersons

Norman Lear & Co.nailed it when they moved George, Louise and Lionel Jefferson from All in the Family to their own show. The Jeffersons is 30-minute comedy at its finest, offering an excellent premise, and an array of interesting stories built on it. Sherman Hemsley and Isabel Sanford are electric as George and Lousie, effortlessly conveying their on-screen marriage with warmth, humor and occasional contention, all while surrounded by a strong supporting cast.

There’s also the series’ impact on Black culture and the TV landscape as a whole. It’s one of the earliest shows to have depicted an upper class African American family – and the complexities of such a dynamic. We should all be grateful that these characters moved on up.

45. 30 Rock

If there were any doubts that Tina Fey could transport her magic touch from SNL to a scripted sitcom, 30 Rock proved them pointless. The show-within-a-show’s very first season won the Emmy for Outstanding Comedy Series, and scored nominations for Tina Fey and Alec Baldwin. (Both went on to win elsewhere in the NBC comedy’s seven-season run.)

The show is infinitely quotable, thanks in large part to Tracy Morgan and Jane Krakowski, and recruited standout part-time stars ranging from Matt Damon to David Schwrimmer to – of course – Steve “How do you do, fellow kids?” Buscemi. Plus, it imparted the following important lesson from Tracy Jordan: “Live every week like it’s Shark Week.” No SNL knowledge is needed to appreciate the sketch-skewing humor, but it’ll help.

44. Scrubs

Hospital dramas have become as commonplace as any TV offering, so having Scrubs around to follow its doctors, nurses and Sacred Heart staff through a comedic lens continues to be a welcome respite. Not to say Scrubs wasn’t without its emotional and poignant moments, since one could argue it functions nearly as well as a dramatic series when in that mode.

But the humor is where Scrubs’ gets surgical with it. Whether we were joining J.D. in his wild daydreams, or the crazy events unfolding between characters while treating patients, this show excelled at delivering the laughs. If only we could witness John C. McGinley’s Dr. Cox ranting at residents while a nameless Janitor pranks people within a real-life hospital. Additionally, J.D. and Turk are one of TV’s all-time best-buddy pairings.

43. Bob's Burgers

In all of sitcom family-dom, few clans are as relatable in their middle-class weirdness as the Belcher family that serves up the titular meals and good-time goofiness on Bob’s Burgers. The beloved series from creator Loren Bouchard has followed sitcom standards to a T while building up its hilarity-filled universe of Italian restaurateur rivals, handyman besties, and plenty of schoolchildren I’d much rather watch on TV than deal with at home. But it’s the Belchers that keep us coming back.

From H. Jon Benjamin’s expertly exasperated attempts to get by to Louise’s rebellious sadism to Tina’s butt fascination, Bob’s Burgers is as timeless as the hamburger itself, and isn’t afraid to mix sweetness into the juvenile hijinks. A must-watch for pun enthusiasts.

42. The Cosby Show

Decades after its debut on NBC, The Cosby Show remains a seminal piece of TV work. This sharp family comedy offers a warm look at a family (who just happened to be Black) and, while the Huxtables are quite pristine, they never feel unrelatable, except perhaps where sweaters are concerned. The impeccable ensemble boasts the likes of Phylicia Rashad, Malcolm-Jamal Warner and Keshia Knight Pulliam masterfully playing off the series’ titular star. Give the writing staff credit, too, for formulating some eternally classic episodes, like “Goodbye Mr. Fish” and “Happy Anniversary.”

Of course, the show’s legacy has been further evaluated due to Bill Cosby’s legal entanglements, and understandably so. That debate will surely continue, though what’s hard to deny is the sitcom’s game-changing position in the cultural lexicon.

41. Party Down

“Are we having fun yet?” The oft-used sarcastic throwback to Henry’s (Adam Scott) singular professional achievement is actually a pretty fitting way to sum up the careers of the motley crew of caterers on Party Down. The aspiring actors and writers who comprise the eponymous catering company would certainly rather be pursuing their passions than serving drinks and apps to their rich customers, but with each episode plunking them into a different bougie event, it was delightful to see the ridiculous and usually cringey situations they would get themselves into.

On top of a fabulous ensemble cast featuring the likes of Ken Marino, Jane Lynch, Lizzy Caplan and Martin Starr, Party Down featured A+ cameos at each catering function. That Steve Guttenberg episode? Chef’s kiss, or at least a caterer’s kiss.

40. The Boondocks

We may never get another animated series about American society as unabashedly insightful as The Boondocks, which was created by Aaron McGruder and based on his comic strip of the same name. Each episode provides a thoughtful examination of the Black experience, principally seen through the eyes of young intellectual Huey Freeman and his gangster-wannabe brother Riley (both voiced by Oscar/Emmy Award-winner Regina King), under the spotty guidance of their John Witherspoon-voiced Granddad.

Not only does McGruder's bold writing provide clever observations about everything from rap music to movie theater decorum, but the anime style continues to remain eye-popping and brilliantly utilized. Especially with the killer kung-fu sequences, which demonstrate a deep love for both the animation medium and the martial arts action genre.

39. Abbott Elementary

Arguably one of the best sitcoms currently airing, Abbott Elementary took the world by storm when it premiered in 2021, introducing the world to Quinta Brunson’s brilliance as Janine Teagues. The Black Lady Sketch Show vet created, writes, produces and stars in the show centering on a Philadelphia school’s staff, and her care and love for it is infectious.

Between Gregory and Janine’s will-they-won’t-they relationship, hilarious talking heads and well-established characters with silly interests (like Ava being a doomsday prepper), this show has all the hallmarks of classic mockumentaries. However, its setting at an elementary school and the unique chemistry the incredible cast has developed make this ABC comedy one that will undoubtedly stand the test of time. (And it won’t need a stool like Janine, amirite, Ava?)

38. The IT Crowd

As if Graham Linehan’s entertainment legacy wasn’t already assured by Father Ted, the man went and crafted another all-time Britcom with The IT Crowd. (Okay, Black Books, too.) The basic premise follows the lives of corporate climber Jen (Katherine Parkinson) and IT department slackers Roy (Chris O’Dowd) and Moss (Richard Ayoade). A classic workplace sitcom trio if there ever was one.

In execution, the 25-episode run was far more fun and unpredictable than the set-up. Skewering corporate culture and malfeasance, as well as all things personal and pop, The IT Crowd feels like a cheeky mix between Seinfeld and Spaced. Not to mention this being a great place to get a Matt Berry fix.

37. Community

It’s difficult to summarize what makes Community such an exceptional sitcom. Its meta awareness and deep love of pop culture is a key ingredient, executed principally through the genius character that is Danny Pudi’s Abed Nadir. But that’s an example of the phenomenal way the show balances the unique voices of its seven main characters – be it the confident idiocy of Donald Glover’s Troy Barnes, the extreme selfishness of Joel McHale’s Jeff Winger, or ridiculous uptightness of Alison Brie’s Annie Edison.

These characters planted in an environment of ever-growing weirdness that is Greendale Community College permits wild, creative, and clever single episode stories… but also not to be slept on are its effective emotional swings (Like I said, it’s really Dean-ficult to sum up!)

36. Modern Family

Modern Family was one of the first family sitcoms to eschew studio audience laughter for the single-camera format, and its massive success and influence was undeniable. Running for eleven seasons, the star-studded sitcom gave viewers a front seat to watching the blended Pritchett and Dunphy families grow up together.

But what makes Modern Family one of the best sitcoms ever is its relatability and ability to tap into all the emotions. There’s plenty to laugh at, thanks to hilarious deliveries from Ed O’Neill, Julie Bowen, Ty Burrell and others, and more episodes than can be poignant, whether it’s about love, sexuality, growing up, or plenty of other feelings to connect to.

35. Arrested Development

At the far end of the “wholesome sitcom family” spectrum is the Bluth clan responsible for the majority of the conning and downward spiraling on Arrested Development. (Ron Howard’s Narrator: “They really were.”) With too many A+ cast members to namecheck in one breath, the fourth wall-breaking comedy is technically about the legal troubles surrounding the family company following a major scandal, but it’s really about the family’s myriad other problems.

Let’s see, we have twin-fidelity, oedipal complexes galore, PTSD from both Army (Mother!) and loss of limb, rampant alcoholism, potentially incestuous foreplay, hair metal magic, and never-nudism, though that’s a corner of a snowflake atop the tallest mountain of comedic quirks. Come for the brilliant performances, stay for the smartest callback jokes on TV.

34. WKRP In Cincinnati

WKRP in Cincinnati is one of those shows that never seems to receive its flowers quite enough alongside others from the era. Airing for four seasons between 1978 and 1982, the comedy takes place at a struggling AM radio station in the heart of the Midwest, and boasts everything one would want in a sitcom: great jokes, iconic characters, and unforgettable TV moments.

Despite early schedule struggles, WKRP eventually found its footing on CBS, thanks to audiences loving the comedic stylings of Howard Hesseman’s Dr. Johnny Fever, Tim Reid’s Venus Flytrap, and Richard Sanders’ Les Nessman. It’s always been a hit with radio DJs, for good reason, and produced quite possibly the greatest Thanksgiving TV treat (that doesn’t have Charlie Brown in it) with “Turkeys Away.”

33. The Critic

In the wake of The Simpsons’ success, creators Al Jean and Mike Reiss shaped a cult classic with The Critic, focused on bitter film critic Jay Sherman, voiced with gusto by Jon Lovitz. The animated sitcom took after its spiritual cousin, offering up both heartfelt and cuttingly satirical gags, and bouncing from ABC to Fox only sharpened the show’s edge.

Keenly lampooning the world of show business, The Critic’s writers crafted A+ parodies of classic films, fake cinematic atrocities so bad they’re funny, and welcomed cameos from actual critics. Anyone wanting to see Siskel & Ebert in a fist fight need look no further. Two words aptly sum up how we feel about this series not lasting nearly as long as The Simpsons: “It stinks.”

32. Married...with Children

With Frank Sinatra’s “Love and Marriage” performance as its subversively optimistic theme song, Married with Children is the gleefully bawdy archetype for sitcoms about miserable people. Ed O’Neill’s misogyny-encrusted slopfest Al Bundy stiff-arms his way through life with affection-seeking wife Peg, blonde joke incarnate daughter Kelly, and lazy hornball son Bud. And Katey Sagal, Christina Applegate and David Faustino are the epitome of “the family you love to watch, but would hate to live with.”

As the live-action series that put Fox on the map, Married with Children has long been celebrated for its politically incorrect humor and cartoonishly offensive storylines, and it remains among the most offensive TV shows of all time. But it worked because the Bundy’s always came out worse than anyone else.

31. Gravity Falls

Gravity Falls’ offbeat sitcom greatness truly deserves recognition for a show that may be written off for being a Disney Channel original. Creator and cast member Alex Hirsch crafted a well-animated, off-kilter show that wins over younger viewers with its thrills, humor and heart, while also capturing older viewers with overarching mysteries, surprisingly deep lore, and barrages of callbacks, clues and pause-required animation details. (Long live Bill Cypher!)

At the center of all the madness is the perfectly realized Pines family — Grunkle Stan, Dipper and Mabel — and their friends and co-workers like Wendy, Soos and others. With two seasons and 40 episodes under its belt, Gravity Falls is a tight show that builds to a very satisfying conclusion, even if fans railed against its cancellation at the time.

30. Parks And Recreation

When Parks and Recreation premiered, SNL and UCB vet Amy Poehler was its biggest name, but the careers of co-stars such as Nick Offerman, Chris Pratt, Retta and Aubrey Plaza exploded in the years after. And it’s no surprise, since the NBC sitcom is where they were able to hone their characters distinct personalities for seven seasons.

Parks and Rec follows the misfit-lite group running Pawnee, Indiana’s parks department Indiana, and had little trouble getting into the wildest hijinks in each 30-minute runtime. The episode “Flu Season” delivers the goods in a nutshell, between Amy Poehler pretending she’s not sick, Chris Pratt’s physical comedy, and Nick Offerman perfectly portraying Ron Swanson’s disdain for government work. Parks and Rec is a quirky and lively show that deserves a spot in everyone’s lives.

29. Letterkenny

It's not often that a show can lean heavily on both the importance of morals and the notion of violence, but Letterkenny managed to strike an amazing balance between the two for twelve seasons. The Canadian sitcom is known for its amazingly paced banter and extensive wordplay and unique phrasings. As if the amazing comedic timing wasn't enough, one of the main themes continues to acknowledge the importance of standing up for what you believe in and striving to do good in the world. "If a friend asks for help, you help them."

Creator and star of the show, Jared Keeso, has also recently hit another comedic home run in the Letterkenny extended universe with the spinoff Shoresy.

28. The Mary Tyler Moore Show

Four years after winning TV audiences’ hearts for the last time on The Dick Van Dyke Show, Mary Tyler Moore struck further gold with her own titular sitcom, earning a spot high on the pyramid of inspirational female pop culture icons. For seven seasons, Moore’s Mary Richards worked diligently amidst other colorful characters in the MJM newsroom, such as Gavin McCleod’s snarky Murray, Ted Knight’s dimwitted Ted, and Ed Anser’s ever-stoic (and spinoff-bound) Lou Grant. Not to mention Betty White’s ego-puff Sue Ann.

Outside the office, some of the Emmy-amassing show’s best scenes featured Mary mixing it up with her neighbor buddies Rhoda and Phyllis, portrayed with respective pizazz by Valerie Harper and Cloris Leachman. “Chuckles Bites the Dust” and “The Last Show” are as good as sitcom TV gets.

27. Friends

“Best sitcom” conversations can’t happen without mentioning Friends once or a dozen times. As the epitome of Must-See TV in the 1990s and early aughts, the sitcom skyrocketed its six stars — Jennifer Aniston, Courteney Cox. Lisa Kudrow, Matt LeBlanc, Matthew Perry and David Schwimmer — to fame. Decades later, the reruns are ever-present on TV and streaming, and the gang’s catchphrases continue to resonate as new generations make their way through Central Perk’s doors..

You don’t even have to have been a regular viewer to have heard Ross’ infamous “Pivot!” shout, to have a favorite Chandler quote, or to take a side on the Ross and Rachel “we were on a break” debate. Such universal recognition is relatively rare for a show that’s been off the air for 20 years.

26. The Office (UK)

We never would’ve met Steve Carell’s Michael Scott if there hadn’t been David Brent. Ricky Gerais and Stephen Merchant brought The Office to UK small screens in 2001 and, through two brief seasons and a Christmas special, introduced audiences everywhere to a new level of cringe in the form of this hilarious mockumentary series (one which kept its documentation scenarios realistic).

This dry and occasionally super-awkward comedy follows one branch of a paper company and its workers — played by Gervais, Martin Freeman, Mackenzie Crook, Lucy Davis and several other talented actors — as they attempt to get through each and every workday, dignity optional. It’s the simplicity of the show and the way the characters played off one another that made The Office a true gem.

25. Roseanne

Whether viewers are from the working class midwest or other parts of the country, Roseanne found a way to be relatable to so many. Through the sea of picture-perfect television families came the tidal wave that is the Conner family, who bickered, joked and suffered through enduring hard times. At the core of it all was a family raised by two parents, portrayed by Roseanne Barr and John Goodman, whose love remained strong throughout.

The Conners were never the idealized family everyone strives to be, but still feels like a mirror of what blue class households are really like. And despite the baffling retconned lottery season, and Barr’s off-screen controversy, Roseanne’s comfort-TV legacy remains as timeless as the family’s living room furniture.

24. The Dick Van Dyke Show

There are great workplace comedies and there are great domestic family comedies, but The Dick Van Dyke Show somehow stands out among the best ever in both capacities. From the moment Van Dyke goes barreling over that ottoman, you know you’re in for something special, as the star’s gifts for physical and verbal comedy are nearly unparalleled. He’s often not even the one delivering the best jokes, because his reaction to his legendary co-stars is the true punchline.

Speaking of, the show was very much a group effort, despite its single-star title. Conceived and written by co-star Carl Reiner, and co-starring the incomparable Mary Tyler Moore, Rose Marie, and Maury Amsterdam, all the pieces come together perfectly to make one of the most consistently high-quality sitcoms of all time.

23. What We Do In The Shadows

What We Do in the Shadows is a bonkers TV show that shouldn’t work, just like the vampires yelling “Bat!” shouldn’t work as a catchphrase, but it all absolutely does. The mockumentary, spunoff from the co-creators’ film of the same name, follows a group of ridiculous, socially out-of-touch bloodsuckers — save for energy vamp Colin Robinson and human familiar Guillermo — trying to prove their worth in Staten Island.

Despite how silly and NSFW the show is, movie-level prosthetics and visual effects help to elevate and add shocks to the narrative. The cast is truly outstanding, as it goes for any Matt Berry-infused cast, and WWDITS has earned as much awards recognition as any TV horror comedy. With murder and duplicitousness afoot, the series still hits all the sitcom benchmarks, including a fun neighbor (the mind-sapped Sean), a great theme song, and a bunch of A+ celebrity cameos.

22. The Office (U.S.)

Following the success of Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant’s brilliant U.K. series of the same name, Greg Daniels’ adaptation of The Office took the mockumentary style of its predecessor – along with some of the more amusing traits and dynamics of its characters – and set out to tell new stories with office workers in Scranton, Pennsylvania.

Whether it’s the hilarious standout ensemble of characters (led for most seasons by Steve Carell’s cringe-perfecting boss Michael Scott), the way it embraces the mundanity of office life, or how it follows years of these workers’ lives over years while squeezing every drop of humor along the way, The Office continues to be funny, relatable and — for many of us — a comfortable place to return to in the years since its fantastic 9-season run ended. Not to mention the timeless romances of Pam and Jim, Dwight and Angela, Phyllis and Bob Vance, Vance Refrigeration.

21. South Park

With more than 25 seasons and a growing number of one-off specials, South Park reigns supreme as a long-running pillar of TV satire. A look at the 20 best episodes from the series is an easy way to effectively understand just how relevant this series has been on so many levels, evolving from a Kenny-killing, catchphrase machine to a show with a lot more to say than T-shirt fodder.

What other TV series, much less animated comedy, has taken on major religious institutions, accused killers, wild dieting trends, controversial music superstars and world politics throughout its run? If others exist, they probably didn’t do it as well as South Park does, and there’s still no end in sight to the Trey Parker and Matt Stone’s pop culture phenomenon, even if the duo have understandably been less prolific animators in later years.

20. Brooklyn Nine-Nine

From some of the best TV cold opens – “I Want It That Way” sung by suspects, I mean, come on, it’s genius – to ongoing gags ike the annual heist, and “title of your sex tape” that make you laugh so hard your side hurts, Brooklyn Nine-Nine is a wild sitcom that is surprising in the best ways and absolutely irresistible as comfort comedy.

Led by Andy Samberg, Andre Braugher, Melissa Fumero, Stephanie Beatriz, Terry Crews and Joe Lo Truglio, this team of detectives quite literally never gets old, and Brooklyn Nine-Nine only got better in time as everyone grew comfortable in their roles and leaned into the silliness of their surroundings. Especially the all-time terrible cop duo of Hitchcock and Scully.

All around, what Dan Goor and Michael Schur created was so special, and as Jake Peralta would say “cool, cool, cool.”

19. Newhart

Bob Newhart struck TV gold a second time (not counting his stand-up appearances) with the endlessly cozy treasure Newhart, which centered on the comings and goings within the Stratford Inn in small-town Vermont. You know, the kind of small town where a man named Larry can have one brother named Darryl, and then also another brother named Darryl. It’s there where the star comedian and Mary Frann’s Dick and Joanna Loudon take over after a move from New York City, but their big-city know-how can’t quite compete with the quirkiness of their fellow residents.

Nothing ever gets old when it comes to watching the core cast — including Tom Poston, Julia Duffy and Peter Scolar — and the revolving door of recurring actors and guest stars bounce their energies off of Bob Newhart’s. And we’d be remiss not to give Newhart its flowers for shattering TV reality with its truly iconic finale twist.

18. All in the Family

All in the Family is arguably one of the most important TV series ever made, sitcom or otherwise, and shows don’t get the chance to change television if you’re not also good enough to stay on it in the first place. Not only was All in the Family successful enough to span eight seasons, but it also spawned five spinoffs. Despite the fact that the show’s primary character Archie Bunker was specifically designed to be the most bigoted person you know, it somehow all works so incredibly well. You love him even while you hate him, which is a testament to the abilities of creator Norman Lear and star Carroll O’Connor.

Dealing with, and poking fun at, topics that had been seen as taboo to even address previously, All in the Family courted its share of controversy and certainly ruffled some feathers. But that’s just further proof that it left an indelible and influential mark upon audiences everywhere.

17. Frasier

For a TV spinoff to be anywhere near as popular as its parent show is a huge accomplishment, and NBC’s Frasier pulled off just such a transition following Cheers’ conclusion. To be sure, it was plainly great to see Kelsey Grammer’s Frasier Crane taking center stage after all those stool-sat years as an ensemble character. However, it’s unlikely the sitcom would have been nearly as successful without the supporting cast of David Hyde Pierce’s Niles, Jane Leeves’ Daphne, Peri Gilpin’s Roz and John Mahoney’s Martin.

These five characters’ unique personalities and the dynamics they share with one another make them one of the best sitcom casts of all time, and we’ll throw Eddie a bone there as well. Let’s not gloss over the intelligent writing Frasier consistently delivered, which was part of the show’s 37 Emmy wins over its eleven years on the air. Its continued popularity even sparked the Parmaount+ revival of the same name.

16. Taxi

Speaking to Taxi’s greatness takes little beyond listing the murderer’s row of talent yukking it up for five seasons at the Sunshine Cab Company: Judd Hirsch, Danny DeVito, Marilu Henner, Andy Kaufman, Tony Danza, Jeff Conaway, Christopher Lloyd, and Carol Kane. Theoretically, these actors could have struck gold with any TV narrative, but the New York setting provided the comedically ideal edge and neuroses that earned the show 18 Emmys and millions of fans. (Not that Kaufman’s Latka Gravas was a local.) Not to mention the quartet of sitcom royalty in creators James L. Brooks, Stan Daniels, David Davis, and Ed Weinberger.

Despite such over-the-top personalities, Taxi excels at grounded and heartfelt storytelling as much as broader humor, never shying away from the characters’ relatable struggles or the hot-button issues of the time. Extra points for its appearances from future Cheers stars Ted Danson, Rhea Perlman and George Wendt.

15. The Golden Girls

The Golden Girls is excellent enough to convince audiences that spending your twilight years in a shared living space with your mother and two roommates is a blueprint for endless laughs, when that might not match up with reality. It’s a credit to the stellar cast comprising Bea Arthur, Betty White, Rue McClanahan, and Estelle Getty. Queens, one and all. Amidst all the drama, the endless insults thrown around, and the cheesecake, the foursome’s friendship really shines through in this show.

It’s indeed that friendship that causes the gals to get into some absolutely wild adventures. Who can forget the time Rose nearly ended the Cold War with the Soviets with a letter? Not every narrative goes quite so big as that, even if Blanche plays up her romances as such, but it’s always a helluva fun ride.

14. Curb Your Enthusiasm

After Seinfeld concluded its historic run in the late ‘90s, series co-creator Larry David could have ridden off into the sunset atop a horse made from residual checks. Instead, the stickler for human behavior not only created true sitcom brilliance, but also broke new ground for HBO and self-deprecating celeb cameos.

Curb Your Enthusiasm — far more than a pretty, pretty, pretty good show — never failed to inspire laughs and shocks in equal order, following David’s over-the-top fictionalized version of himself (think George Costanza on shame-eliminating steroids), facing so many provocatively awkward situations with a vast array of friends, colleagues, contemporaries, and eventual enemies. (R.I.P. Richard Lewis and Bob Einstein.) The largely improvised show found new ways to be both relevant and funny across 24 years and 12 seasons, a task that’s easier said (and avoided) than done. And it also delivered an all-timer of a finale, poking fun at Seinfeld’s polarizing conclusion.

13. The Larry Sanders Show

As host of the fictional late night talk show The Larry Sanders Show, Garry Shandling implores his audience to stay tuned, ordering them, “No flipping!” It was an easy command to obey when it came to HBO’s The Larry Sanders Show, still one of the bravest, funniest, and most insightful programs that happily sinks its teeth into the Hollywood hand that feeds.

Larry is just an exaggerated caricature of Garry Shandling, who let all of his own neurosis and anxieties fly out of the mouth of his insecure comedic television personality who desperately wanted to be liked by his chosen industry. And the show got a lot of mileage out of real-life celebrities appearing and poking fun at their public personas. (David Duchovny for the win.) But it’s the supporting cast – led by the late Rip Torn and the wonderful Jeffrey Tambor – that elevates Larry Sanders to legendary status. There’ll never be another as biting and satirical as this.

12. Spaced

Simon Pegg and Nick Frost’s long history with director Edgar Wright includes the so-called Three Flavours Cornetto trilogy (Shaun of the Dead, Hot Fuzz and The World's End). Before that, though, they rocked the sitcom landscape with the UK gem Spaced. A relatable premise is vital to a good sitcom, and it was so easy to fall in love with pro slacker Tim (Pegg) and the uber-dramatic Daisy (Jessica Stevenson) while shrewdly securing their affordable apartment under the watchful eye of Julia Deaken’s landlady Marsha.

In addition to watching Tim and Daisy maintain their ruse of being a “professional couple” while figuring out the whole adulting thing, Spaced — one of Simon Pegg’s best projects — packed in endless horror movie references, video game easter eggs, and more pop culture love. (The pantomime gun fight is everything.) It also featured a supporting cast of hilariously exaggerated characters that will NOT have you wanting to “skip to the end.”

11. The Good Place

Sitcoms are, by design, often stagnant, with the same characters facing similar situations week after week. If the jokes land, everything works, but if not, well… Then along came The Good Place to throw those preconceptions out the window. If creator Michael Schur had just repeated Season 1’s twisty premise for five seasons, it would have still been good, but The Good Place achieved true greatness with its storytelling.

Fronted by Kristen Bell and Ted Danson in top-tier fashion, The Good Place takes massive risks with its afterlife-set narrative, changing elements from one season to the next. The house of (God) cards would have tumbled down had it not all worked as infallibly as the big man himself, but it never even wavered. Indeed, The Good Place is simply forking unbelievable from beginning to end, buttressed by fully realized characters portrayed by co-leads William Jackson Harper, Jameela Jamil, Manny Jacinto, and D’Arcy Carden. Stream the show for everyone now, Janet. Janet..?

10. Fawlty Towers

As part of Monty Python’s sextet of comedy masterminds, John Cleese had already conquered the world of sketch comedy and film, so the next obvious move was to craft a largely perfect sitcom with then-wife Connie Booth, and Fawlty Towers was just such perfection across twelve increasingly fraught.

Set within the non-existing titular hotel in Torquay, Cleese’s Basil Fawlty suffers the existence of everyone around him, especially Prunella Scales’ Sybil, his oft-demanding wife, and the language issues of Andrew Sachs’ Manuel, the establishment’s Spanish waiter. Booth’s chambermaid Polly gets slightly less irritation for being regularly competent. A hotel owner who hates his clientele is in the high-concept echelon, and the series offered up an eternally memorable selection of frequent and one-time guests, as well as builders, inspectors and others whose actions bring Basil’s blood pressure to a proper boil.

Similar to other classic ‘70s and ‘80s sitcoms, Fawlty Towers has been both celebrated and derided for its politically incorrect humor. It's perhaps exemplified best by the series’ marquee episode “The Germans,” and is something Cleese intends to replicate with the revival series he’s creating with daughter Camilla.

9. Cheers

Locations can mean everything to a sitcom. Memorable shows are set in places to which we want to return, from Mel’s Diner to the Dunder Mifflin offices to, of course, the bar from Cheers – where everybody knows your name. Audiences became such regulars to the comfortable sitcom, we practically expected to hear our own names shouted out, a la Norm, when we turned the program on.

The familiarity and welcomeness of Cheers kept us tuning in, even as some of the cast rotated. We all invested heavily in the “will they or won’t they” relationship of barkeep Sam Malone (Ted Danson) and waitress Diane Chambers (Shelley Long), but stuck around when Diane was replaced by Rebecca (Kirstie Alley); and Southern simpleton Woody (Woody Harrelson) was embraced after first filling in for the departed Coach (Nicholas Colasanto). Not that anyone could ever replace Cliff Clavin.

Television hasn’t been the same since Cheers closed its doors, with Frasier going a completely different spinoff route, and I’m not sure another show can be set in a bar, and reach the high bar set by this program.

8. The Simpsons

I think there’s an argument to be made that The Simpsons should have a place on any top 100 list when it comes to describing the best television, regardless of what additional parameters there may be. Part of the allure of this series, as it heads toward 800 episodes, is that there’s not really anything it hasn’t done at this point. There’s a Simpsons episode for whatever mood readers are feeling that day, though it may take a bit of research to figure out which one that is. 

What I love most about The Simpsons is how the series has evolved with time and how the show has modernized the characters with the times while still retaining the core elements that audiences loved about them. Sure, seeing Homer Simpson send memes to Lisa on a smartphone can feel a bit jarring sometimes, but it’s also 100% on-brand for the patriarch and definitely less weird in the modern day to younger audiences compared to if he was still using a rotary phone. Plus, if you prefer the old stuff, it’s all available to stream on Disney+

7. I Love Lucy

For the majority of TV’s existence as an entertainment platform, sitcoms have been synonymous with Lucille Ball, who achieved icon status several times over during her run as Lucy Ricardo in I Love Lucy (and other incarnations and later series). The series remains a blueprint reference for sitcom-crafting, and was revolutionary at the time for not only its star, but for her real-life husband Desi Arnaz portraying her faux hubby Ricky, and more.

While I Love Lucy could occasionally pull an emotional heartstring or two, its strength was comedy, and Ball maximized that concept throughout its run. Lucy and Ricky are as loud and wild a TV couple as can be, especially opposite their slightly more subdued neighbors Fred and Ethel Mertz. From Lucy’s efforts to get into Ricky’s shows to her attempts to hock Vitameatavegamin to her and Ethel’s conveyor belt struggles, the show regularly produced unforgettable sequences.

I Love Lucy is also revolutionary for women in television, with Ball helping pave the way for so many other amazing female actresses to lead their own successful shows, even if struggles are still real on that front. No need for further ‘splanation: I Love Lucy is TV gold.

6. Schitt's Creek

Schitt’s Creek didn’t truly hit the mainstream until its final season, but when people found it, its popularity exploded and its legacy was cemented. Created by father-son duo Dan and Eugene Levy, the comedy centers on a rich family who loses all their money, with the titular town as their silver lining. Annie Murphy and Catherine O’Hara co-star alongside the Levys in this most hilarious fish out of water story.

Seeing these four totally out of their element within the less-than-chic town is an easy way in for viewers. But the hooks that keep people watching are Catherine O’Hara’s ridiculous fake accent, Dan Levy’s sassy one-liners, Annie Murphy’s over-the-top everything as Alexis, Eugene Levy’s brilliant straight-man reactions, and the heartfelt growth this family goes through as they learn to love each other and the town they now call home.

Since the show became a sensation, lines like “Ew David!” have entered the everyday lexicon, and impersonations of Moira and Alexis can be seen frequently on social media. Schitt’s Creek shined bright when it was on — remember the network Pop? — and since then it’s cemented itself as a permanent part of the zeitgeist.

5. It's Always Sunny In Philadelphia

Rarely does a piece of pop culture offer up a character who constantly proves themself to be unendingly vile, self-consumed, aloof, destructive and terrible for society. But a combination of those words describes literally every single character who speaks in It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia. Of course, the biggest and most hilarious offenders are the central Paddy’s Pub gang made up of possible serial killer Dennis (Glenn Howerton), his slightly less evil Bird…e… sister Dee, the sexually fluid approval-seeking Mac (Rob McElhenny), glue-eating connoisseur and janitor Charlie (Charlie Day) and the shockingly demented and depraved Frank (Danny DeVito).

No stone goes unturned when it comes to shocking viewers with how low these characters will go to achieve even the most meaningless iota of recognition or selfish pleasure. There’s racially charged (and socially questionable) takes on Lethal Weapon and The Wiz, exploiting all manner of substance and behavior addictions, satirical jabs at gun control, welfare, sexual assault, and much more. Its unsanitary hilarity is cherished among fans who have watched it live on longer than any other TV comedy in history, with no end in sight. (Except for Danny DeVito’s bare one, that is.)

4. King Of The Hill

Animation isn’t often a medium for classic sitcoms, but Mike Judge’s King of the Hill delivered on all fronts by settling audiences into the everyday life of the Hill family. Hank, Peggy, Bobby, and an assortment of other Arlen standouts kept viewers rolling and clamoring for more Southern-fried hilarity during its 13-season stretch. (And more is on the way thanks to Hulu’s revival.)

King of the Hill tackles issues while poking fun at them in ways that most viewers can probably relate to — from the stresses of the workplace to the terror of puberty to the awkwardness of family — adding a layer of realism to the two-dimensional characters’ world. To that end, Judge’s series is also atypical for adhering to realism throughout, as opposed to going off the cartoonish deep end for laughs (outside of dream sequences, that is).

Judge’s Hank and Kathy Najimy’s Peggy, along with Brittany Murphy’s Luanne and Pamela Adlon’s Bobby, provide a lot of the show’s heart and soul with their struggles and not-always-brilliant reactions to those struggles. But it always helps to have friends around like the hapless good’n Bill, the conspiracy-obsessed Dale and the mush-mouthed Boomhauer.

3. Seinfeld

It’s joked that Seinfeld is “a show about nothing,” and that’s a fair surface-only assessment. The NBC hit provides no lasting messages or morals, and it focuses the majority of its creative energy on eccentric minutiae of everyday life – be it waiting forever for a table at a restaurant or getting in disputes with cashiers over proper change. Characters don’t grow or change — save for temporary shrinkage and mustache-growing — and there’s no reach for deep themes. They’re not even nice people.

And yet, it’s utterly brilliant, timeless, and endlessly rewatchable.

Jerry, George, Kramer and Elaine each have their own unique and hilarious personalities strengthened by the actors’ performances, which in turn drives hilarious stories that unlock the real magic of the show: the way everything intertwines. Kramer golfing on the beach is its own weird gag, but also perfectly sets up George being called into action to rescue a beached whale after previously lying about being a marine biologist. Just about every sitcom since the early 1990s has tried to capture some of the magic of the nine-season series, but there is only one Seinfeld. (A notion that Newman would applaud.)

2. Veep

Veep was the [censored] creation of Armando Iannucci, the mastermind known for The Thick of It and Alan Partridge’s various incarnations, and HBO’s political workplace comedy is dripping with just as much satire and [censored] as anything graced by his Midas touch before or after. It’s one of the fastest and foulest sitcoms to date, with a jokes-per-minute rate that rivals other rapid-paced greats like The Simpsons and Arrested Development, and a [censored]-per-minute rate that is second to none.

As it goes with the best of the best, Veep boasts and expansive ensemble of uppermost geniuses, as led by Emmy magnet Julie Louis-Dreyfus’ Vice President (and then some) Selina Meyer, whose struggles to remain a boss in Washington D.C. means absolute hell for the masses of aides, pundits, strategists, etc. in her orbit. That applies most to her body man and extra appendage Gary, played with aplomb by Tony Hale.

Every Veep co-star brings something perfect to the table, from Anna Chlumsky’s rage suppression as Amy to Matt Walsh’s common sense suppression as Mike; from Reid Scott’s smarm-oozing Dan to Timothy Simons’ arbitrary naysayer Jonah. And we’d just as easily watch spinoffs centered on Kevin Dunn’s Ben and Gary Cole’s Kent, as well as Sam Richardson’s go-getter Richard Splett.

1. BoJack Horseman

One of the best animated TV shows of all time, Netflix’s BoJack Horseman took the adult-toon formula and evolved it into six seasons of one of TV history’s most unique offerings that — at least in CinemaBlend’s perspective — is the sitcom GOAT. Will Arnett is perfect voicing the tragic title character, a past-his-prime ‘90s sitcom star and substance abuser, and he’s bolstered by a who’s who of talented actors portrayed well-written characters, including fan-favorites Diane Nguyen (Alison Brie) and Mr. Peanutbutter (Paul F. Tompkins).

After establishing its sitcom formula in its earliest wordplay-embracing seasons, Bojack Horseman begins getting experimental with its format in phenomenal ways, such as with Season 3’s “Fish Out of Water,” a thought-provoking underwater story with no dialogue, or Season 5’s “Big Churro,” a full-length Bojack eulogy following a big character death.

There are certainly laughs to be had, for sure — big, hearty, consistent, gut-shredding, animalistic laughs throughout all six seasons — but don’t be surprised if you end up shedding a tear or suffering an existential crisis or two along the way as well. The show-within-a-show Horsin’ Around probably wouldn’t have made it onto this list, but BoJack Horseman itself is a Triple Crown winner of the highest order.

The world hasn’t seen a theatrical adaptation of one of Dr. Seuss’ stories since since the animated movie The Grinch put a new spin on the Christmas buzzkill in 2018, nearly 20 years since Jim Carrey played the role in live-action (and no, the comedic actor isn’t returning for a Grinch sequel). But we’re finally getting pretty close to Seuss getting big screen coverage again, as it was announced more than a decade ago that an animated The Cat in the Hat movie was in development. Now word’s come in that Bill Hader will be leading this project, but what really excites me is he’s being joined by What We Do in the Shadows’ Matt Berry.

Before I delve into why I’m jazzed about Berry’s inclusion, let’s go over who else will be in The Cat in the Hat’s cast. Warner Bros. Pictures Animation has tapped Abbott Elementary’s Qunita Brunson, Saturday Night Live’s Bowen Yang, Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness’ Xocithl Gomez and Girls5Eva’s Paula Pell to come aboard. Outside of Hader as The Cat (his second time playing the role, the first time being in a particularly memorable SNL sketch), none of the other actors’ characters have been identified yet. The movie is due out on March 6, 2026, and in this adaptation that’s directed and written by Alessandro Carloni and Erica Rivinoja, The Cat will cheer up two siblings who are struggling with having recently moved to a new town.

This will be the second time The Cat in the Hat has been adapted into a movie, the first being the Mike Myers-led live-action flick that was released in 2003 and critically panned. Obviously there’s no way to tell yet how well the animated The Cat in the Hat movie will be received, if at all, but for now, learning that Matt Berry will lend his vocal talents to the project is exciting. Berry’s best known for playing Laszlo Cravensworth in What We Do in the Shadows (which can be streamed with a Hulu subscription), and while he also has voice acting cred from projects like The Book of Boba Fett, Disenchantment, Krapopolis and two of the SpongeBob Squarepants movies, it’s specifically two elements from his performance on the FX series that I hope are included in The Cat in the Hat.

The first, and arguably most important element is Matt Berry’s hilarious way of pronouncing various words as Laszlo. To be clear, I’m not saying that whoever he’s playing in The Cat in the Hat should sound just like his vampire character, but as an amusing nod, it’d be great if he apply that same pronunciation gimmick into his new character’s dialogue delivery. Just the thought of him repeatedly going “CAA-AAT!” makes me more inclined to watch this movie in theaters rather than wait to stream it with my Max subscription.

Additionally, there’s a recurring plot element in What We Do in the Shadows where Laszlo has a witch skin hat that is clearly cursed, but he refuses to acknowledge this and considers it one of his prize possessions until is stolen by his arch-nemesis, Simon the Devious. While I don’t expect a cursed hat to factor into The Cat in the Hat’s plot, it might be fun if Matt Berry’s character throws in offhanded speculation about if Cat’s hat is cursed. It’s a fair question to ask considering all the shenanigans he and Thing 1 and Thing 2 pull off.

Regardless of whether or not these two things happen, I’m still pleased to learn Matt Berry will be part of The Cat in the Hat, and look forward to hearing how his character will sound whenever the movie drops its first trailer. Meanwhile, Berry will, of course, reprise Laszlo for the final season of What We Do in the Shadows, which is expected to premiere sometime on the 2024 TV schedule.

Vampires. They are mythical creatures that have been in conversations from storytellers as far back as 1047 A.D. and are not going out of style anytime soon, by the looks of it. Vampires have not only been the center of some of the best horror movies of all time, but have held their own across many other genres from the early black and white days of cinema to recent years. 

If you’re in the mood to dive into a story about the undead who famously need to drink blood to remain immortal and may or may not be repelled by garlic, check out our picks for the best vampire movies. 

From Dusk Till Dawn (1996) 

Speaking of vampires inspiring a variety of genres, Quentin Tarantino and Robert Rodriguez very much proved this with their action horror film (with a twang of western influence), From Dusk Till Dawn. The 1996 movie stars George Clooney and Tarantino as fugitive bank robber brothers who find themselves trapped in a saloon frequented by vampires on their journey to escape into Mexico. 

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Rent/Buy From Dusk Till Dawn on Amazon. 

Blade (1998) 

In the ‘90s, vampire lore crossed paths with the superhero genre when Wesley Snipes starred in an adaptation of the Marvel Comics title, Blade. The movie follows the titular vampire hunter, who is a human-vampire hybrid himself, as he protects the mortal world from evil vampires. It was also one of the first Marvel adaptations that helped usher in the influx of comic book movies. Watch it before Mahershala Ali’s remake comes out in 2025. 

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Only Lovers Left Alive (2013)

Romance has always followed the world of vampires, and that was beautifully captured in Jim Jarmusch’s Only Lovers Left Alive. The 2013 fantasy film stars Tom Hiddleston and Tilda Swinton as vampire lovers, aptly named Adam and Eve, who have been married for centuries. As Adam becomes depressed by the direction of modern society, the pair’s relationship gets tested when Eve’s little sister (played by Mia Wasikowska) turns up. 

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Dracula (1931)

You certainly can’t go wrong with Bela Lugosi’s Dracula in 1931. It’s just about as classic as you can get with vampire movies. Based on Bram Stoker’s novel, Lugosi plays Count Dracula, a vampire who emigrates from Transylvania to England to suck the blood of various victims. 

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Hotel Transylvania (2012) 

If you’re looking for a vampire flick to enjoy with the entire family, Sony Pictures Animation’s Hotel Transylvania franchise is a delightful take on Count Dracula. In the 2012 first movie, Adam Sandler voices the vampire as the owner of a hotel geared toward other monsters and a father of a vampire daughter (Selena Gomez), who falls in love with a human (Andy Samberg). 

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Let The Right One In (2008)

Sweden’s Let The Right One is one of the most highly-regarded vampire movies of all time. Based on the novel of the same name by John Ajvide Lindqvist (who also wrote the movie’s screenplay), the film follows a 12-year-old boy who is the victim of constant bullying who befriends a young vampire girl. 

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What We Do In The Shadows (2014)

Hilarious New Zealanders Taika Waititi and Jemaine Clement got their hands on the vampire genre for a 2014 mockumentary horror comedy called What We Do In The Shadows. The movie is about a group of vampire housemates who live together in Wellington, New Zealand. That film then inspired a series that is ending with Season 6 in 2024. 

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The Lost Boys (1987)

Another comedic vampire movie that has become a classic is 1987’s The Lost Boys. The movie, directed by Joel Schumacher and starring the likes of Corey Feldman, Kiefer Sutherland and Dianne Wiest, is about two two brothers who move to a fictional town in California with their mother only to find out it's a secret haven for vampires. 

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Interview With The Vampire (1994)

Tom Cruise and Brad Pitt once played vampires together… What else is there to know to sell one on 1994’s Interview with the Vampire? Well, the movie is also based on a bestselling Anne Rice book (Rice also wrote the movie’s screenplay) that follows the story of a 200-year-old vampire who tells his story in the present-day to a San Francisco reporter (played by Christian Slater). 

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Thirst (2009)

Famed South Korean filmmaker Park Chan-wook, who also helmed Oldboy, The Handmaiden and Decision To Leave, made his own vampire flick with 2009’s Thirst. The movie, starring Parasite’s Song Kang-ho, is about a Catholic priest who turns into a vampire after a failed medical experiment and begins an irresistible affair. 

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A Girl Walks Home At Night (2014)

Another gem of a vampire movie from outside of Hollywood is 2014’s A Girl Walks Home Alone At Night by Persian filmmaker Ana Lily Amirpour. The black and white movie touted as a vampire western is about a skateboarding vampire (Sheila Vand) who begins preying on men who disrespect women in her city in Iran. 

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Twilight (2008) 

After Stephanie Meyer led a phenomenon with her vampire romance novels, Kristen Stewart and Robert Pattinson helped make it a hit Hollywood franchise starting with 2008’s Twilight. The movie is about a teen girl named Bella (Stewart) who falls in love with a 100-year-old vampire who goes to her new high school in Washington, and becomes intertwined not only with his “vegetarian” family, but a vampire sociopath who's out for her blood, as well. It’s probably the only vampire movie with its own LEGO set on the way. 

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Nosferatu (1922)

Perhaps the earliest vampire film with a commercial following is 1922’s silent German expressionist film, Nosferatu. The classic (and very old) movie is also inspired by Bram Stoker’s Dracula, but instead follows Count Orlok as he preys on the wife of his estate agent and the fictional German town of Wisborg. Check it out before Robert Eggers’ 2024 Nosferatu movie comes out in late 2024! 

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So, so many great vampire movies to explore! We may not be immortal, but all these films, from a variety of eras, can help one explore the timeless influence the mythical creature has on cinema! 

The hit vampire comedy What We Do in the Shadows will come to a close after Season 6. This utterly unique and hilarious comedy based on the film of the same name has been making audiences laugh for five seasons, and as of today, it's official that its sixth installment will also be its final. And with the series coming to a close, I can't help but reminisce about two of my favorite elements, and the beloved characters I'll miss so much.

The critically acclaimed comedy follows a group of vampires and the familiar who lives with them as they go about life on Staten Island. With stand-out performances from Matt Berry, Natasia Demetriou and Kayvan Novak as your typical vampires, Laszlo, Nadja and Nandor, respectively, Mark Proksch hilarious portrayal of the energy vampire Colin Robinson, and the beloved Harvey Guillén as our favorite familiar Guillermo, this show’s cast is the reason is shines so bright. 

Throughout its run, it received Emmy nominations, including one 2022, as well as other accolades from award bodies like Critics Choice. The show began in 2019 and will come to an end soon, as Vulture reported, but hopefully, Season 6 will go out with an awards-worthy bang. 

Overall, this is a hysterical and wonderful little vampire show that is easily one of Hulu’s best series, and it will be dearly missed. However, before they begin protection one last time in January, let’s reminisce about two of my favorite elements of the show. 

I’ll Miss Nandor and Guillermo’s Relationship The Most 

From Nandor and Guillermo’s vampire and familiar relationship in Season 1, to the realization that Guillén’s character had vampire hunter genetics, these two have always had a hilariously turbulent and at times loving relationship. 

To me, this pair (along with Laszlo and Nadja’s relationship) is the heart of the show. They're almost will they/won’t they relationship is so entertaining, and I can’t help but smile. Then, after the events of the Season 5 finale – when Nandor didn’t kill his familiar and helped him turn back into a human – the care they’ve had for each other all along became very obvious.

Hopefully, in the final season, we’ll get to see Nandor and Guillermo in a healthy and content place, because I think all we want for this hilarious duo is happiness. 

Literally Everything About Matt Berry’s Performance Is Ionic, And Will Be Dearly Missed

Obviously, everyone on this show is hilarious, however, Matt Berry’s Laszlo is easily the most eccentric and funny character in the bunch to me. Using a completely unique accent that feels like a mix of posh British and Mid-Atlantic, the actor plays Laszlo with charisma and commitment. He also gets some of the most memorable lines in the series, like this one about why they shouldn’t kill his pal Sean from Season 2 that had everyone in hysterics:

His word choice, inflection, gestures and overall charm are absolutely uproarious. Through lines and scenes like the one above, Matt Berry has proven time and time again that he’s a comedic icon, and I’ll miss his character dearly. 

Along with Laszlo, Guillermo and Nandor, I'll also be sad to say goodbye to Colin and his not-so-sunny, yet hilarious, disposition as well as Nadja and of course, Nadja Doll. This show is truly fantastic, and it's one of Hulu’s best horror and comedy series because of its committed and naturally comedic ensemble.  

While What We Do in the Shadows will be dearly missed, we still have one season left to look forward to. So, while we wait for Season 6 of the vampire comedy to hopefully premiere on the 2024 TV schedule, you can stream Seasons 1 through 5 with a Hulu subscription.

The Office is one of the best television comedies of its time, so when people want to binge it nonstop on streaming (via only Peacock subscription), I can't really pose an argument. With that being said, the series ended in 2013, so any time those who do binge it incessantly start to grow weary and need something new to watch, it's understandable. Fortunately, there are plenty of shows out there like The Office that are worth checking out, and many of them are available to stream now.

When Michael Scott's antics have become overwhelming - and they definitely can - dive into one of the following series that contain much of the same humor, character development, emotional arcs, and even cringe-worthy moments of The Office. 

Parks And Recreation

Those who watched The Office when it first aired on NBC are likely aware that Parks and Recreation is about as close to a spiritual spinoff as a comedy could get. The series follows a small town parks and recreation department in Indiana, and all the shenanigans that transpire from that. Those who binge it can watch Chris Pratt's ascent from sitcom supporting actor to A-list Hollywood star, and how the show couldn't film shirtless Andy scenes due to how jacked he later became. Of course, there are plenty of other reasons to watch that aren't Pratt-related - Rob Lowe is lit-rally two of them - so check this one out. 

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Abbott Elementary

Abbott Elementary is one of TV's best comedies of the 2020s so far, and definitely feels like The Office given its mockumentary-style format. The trials and tribulations of the underfunded Willard R. Abbott Elementary present a lot of problems for its faculty, and give viewers plenty of reasons why we should appreciate teachers more. Quinta Brunson is a genius for what she brings to the show both as a star and executive producer, and with co-stars like Sheryl Lee Ralph and Janelle James, it's hard not to find something to love about this show. 

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Superstore

Superstore may not mimic The Office's faux-documentary approach, but the workplace hijinks that occur at Cloud 9 superstore rival anything that happened at Dunder Mifflin. America Ferrera and Ben Feldman make a great duo throughout this series, which thankfully boasts a fairly large episode count that will take some time to get through. Come for the shenanigans, and stay for the ongoing romance storyline that I was particularly obsessed with when I first watched. 

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What We Do In The Shadows

What We Do In The Shadows is not a workplace comedy, but it's bloody hilarious while emulating the mockumentary style to dig into a very different group of characters. Viewers will find themselves in stitches following the lives (or is it unlives?) of centuries-old vampires living in secret on Staten Island, with all the usual bloodsucking fun. There's a lot to love about this series, with Matt Barry's Laszlo arguably being the fan-favorite standout, and there's a cameo-filled episode that will delight any and all fans of vamp-heavy cinema.

Watch What We Do In The Shadows on Hulu

Silicon Valley

Silicon Valley is an intriguing look into the world of tech, and while wildly satirical at times, the show's more off-the-wall moments do echo some the weirder headlines coming out of the real Silicon Valley. Fans of The Office will appreciate Zach Woods' unpredictable moments as Jared, who is about ten times weirder than Gabe ever was. This core cast is excellent, which is evidenced enough by what they're up to now, but the excellence also spreads to recurring talents and tech-world cameos.

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Brooklyn Nine-Nine

Brooklyn Nine-Nine is kookier than The Office, but it has the workplace comedy format down pat. This isn't the average police series, and the sheer ridiculousness on display each episode may lead to questions about how this precinct ever gets anything done. With that said, I would put any of the best episodes of Brooklyn Nine-Nine up against the best of The Office and wager that anyone who loves comedy will think Andy Samberg efforts are just as cool-cool-cool, cool--cool-cool-cool.

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The Good Place

It's hard to dig into what makes The Good Place "The Great Show" without spoiling a lot of the amazing twists and turns that happen with Kristen Bell and Ted Danson's otherworldy characters. Fans of The Office will like that this afterlife comedy was created by Michael Schur, a producer and writer for the Steve Carell hit. That, as well as some of the other projects The Good Place cast moved on to, should convince any skeptics that this is worth a watch. 

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Upload

The U.S. Office's developer Greg Daniels worked on a number of projects after the hit series, and Upload has certainly been one of the stranger ones. This satire-driven comedy is set in a near-future where anyone with enough funds can "live forever" via digital afterlife. Robbie Amell stars as a computer programmer whose premature and mysterious death lands him in a fancy online haven, with all manner of broad comedy, romantic tension, buddy hijinks and shocking twists in abundance. 

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The Office (U.K.)

I can't just recommend every other show similar to The Office without recommending the original that started it all. Ricky Gervais paved the way for the successful American adaptation with his original cringefest, which leaned into the awkwardness of annoyingly frustrating bosses and their genial staffs. The series wasn't quite the runaway success overseas that its spinoff in the United States ended up being, but is an influential classic in its own right.

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Space Force

When Netflix announced it locked down both Greg Daniels and Steve Carrell for a follow-up workplace comedy series, there was palpable excitement from many fans of The Office. The fact that it was based on the recently created Space Force was icing on the cake, though the ride didn't last long. Space Force only has two seasons, but is still a rocket's worth of laughs for anyone who loves Carrell.

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Jury Duty

Jury Duty quickly and justifiably became one of the most talked-about shows of 2023, gaining notoriety for scripting an entire trial for the purposes of putting the unassuming Ronald Gladden at the center of it all. Thinking the story was 100% real most of the way through, Gladden was a good sport when the ploy was finally revealed, but did confess to one instance that made him mad. Ultimately, this is one of the most offbeat shows on the list to check out for fans of The Office heightened sense of "reality."

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Murderville

Will Arnett plays Detective Terry Seattle in a workplace series unlike any other comedy or police procedural out there. Each whodunnit episode of Murderville welcomes a guest star to portray Seattle's rookie partner, but while the rest of the cast is working from a script, the guest star must improvise their way through the expository scenes to ultimately decide who the killer is among three suspects. Fans of The Office will appreciate the pretty wild guest stars, as evidenced by the Season 1 cast. 

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Community

Community doesn't exactly mirror The Office as a workplace comedy, and is more of a small-scale college comedy. Joel McHale heads up a stellar ensemble cast as disbarred attorney Jeff Winger, who befriends a group of weirdos and geniuses after having to go back to school to officially get his law degree. (Dean-gree!) Community is about as good of a choice to binge as any, especially with a movie supposedly on the way, with instantly rewatchable episodes featuring pillow forts, paintball fights, and 8-bit video games.

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Reno 911!

The original run of Reno 911! predates The Office, but is still a workplace comedy worth a look for those who may have missed it on Comedy Central or in its revived state on Roku. The humor is undoubtedly more crude than the The Office, but watching the wild antics of officers on the job in Reno, Nevada, is addicting and very easy to binge. It helps that some of the cast came from MTV's The State troupe, though the rest are equally brilliant all the same.

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Scrubs

Scrubs and The Office overlapped at one point in NBC's primetime lineups, but anyone who never tuned in to see the shenanigans going on with Zach Braff's J.D. at Sacred Heart Hospital needs to rethink that choice. As is the case with other comedies on this list, the type of humor is a bit different than The Office, but the way Scrubs blends drama with its funniest moments is on point. This series can make you laugh just as well as it'll make you cry and there are plenty of episodes to binge once hooked. I wouldn't necessarily recommend watching the final two seasons that aired on ABC, but the rest is solid gold. 

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The Office is always available to stream on Peacock, just in case anyone isn't quite ready to make the jump into a new show just yet. With that said, why not try something new and maybe find another show to watch on those quiet nights when nothing new is on television? 

“Huluween” may be over but, with all the great horror TV shows on Hulu, it is still one of the best streaming services to subscribe to for a good scare no matter what time of year. If you have already seen all the best horror movies on Hulu but still crave some more lasting chills and thrills, take a look at these freaky series available with a Hulu subscription, which even includes a few new horror TV shows.

The House (2017)

Starring: Various

What it’s about: A house constructed from the wood of a mysterious tree serves as the setting for a series of creepy and strange tales.

Why it is one of the best horror TV shows on Hulu: Get a quick scare from the short stories presented in The House – a Hulu-exclusive collection of short films connected by the eerie eponymous establishment.

• Stream The House on Hulu

The Fades (2011)

Starring: Iain De Caestecker, Daniel Kaluuya

What it’s about: A young man becomes the only hope for humanity when he sees visions of the end of the world and the evil spirits that will cause it.

Why it is one of the best horror TV shows on Hulu: One of Daniel Kaluuya’s best performances before Get Out can be seen on The Fades – creator Jack Thorne’s creepy, acclaimed U.K. miniseries.

• Stream The Fades on Hulu

Parasyte: The Maxim (2014)

Starring: Nobunaga Shimazaki, Aya Hirano

What it’s about: A teenager learns how to coexist with a parasitic alien that has infected his hand.

Why it is one of the best horror TV shows on Hulu: One of the most beloved adaptations of Hitoshi Iwaaki’s popular manga is Parasyte: The Maxim – a supremely bizarre Japanese anime series that is not afraid to get a little wacky, too.

• Stream Parasyte: The Maxim on Hulu

Goosebumps (2023-Present)

Starring: Justin Long, David Schwimmer

What it’s about: A group of high school students must overcome their differences in order to stop an evil force they accidentally unleashed in their town.

Why it is one of the best horror TV shows on Hulu: Hulu and Disney+’s Goosebumps, which is now in Season 2, ditches the anthology route and raises the stakes a bit higher than the target demographic for R.L. Stine’s original book series might be used to.

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Reginald The Vampire (2022-2024)

Starring: Jacob Batalon, Mandela Van Peebles

What it’s about: An underachieving young man gains a new lease on life when he is turned into a creature of the night.

Why it is one of the best horror TV shows on Hulu: From developer Harley Peyton, Reginald the Vampire is an endearingly funny take on vampire lore based on a series of books by Johnny B. Truant.

• Stream Reginald The Vampire on Hulu

Helstrom (2020)

Starring: Tom Austen, Sydney Lemmon, Elizabeth Marvel

What it’s about: The son and daughter of a powerful, notorious murderer use their unique skills to search for and destroy dark forces.

Why it is one of the best horror TV shows on Hulu: Paul Zbyszewski takes inspiration from the Marvel Comics characters Hellstorm and Satana to create Helstrom – a gritty supernatural drama that lasted one season on Hulu.

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The UnXplained (2019-Present)

Starring: William Shatner

What it’s about: UFOs, ghost sightings, curses, and other bizarre topics are explored in this docuseries.

Why it is one of the best horror TV shows on Hulu: The History Channel’s The UnXplained is an entertaining exploration of various bizarre and unsettling phenomena that experts still struggle to understand to this day.

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SurrealEstate (2021-Present)

Starring: Tim Rozon, Sarah Levy

What it’s about: A team of real estate agents takes on the specialized task of removing evil presences from their clients’ homes in order to make them more fitting for a good sale.

Why it is one of the best horror TV shows on Hulu: The clever idea of realtors who double as paranormal investigators is explored in SurrealEstate.

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American Horror Stories (2021-Present)

Starring: Various

What it’s about: A family experiencing a unique disconnect when moving into a house with a deadly history, a drive-in facing a disaster when screening an infamous horror movie, and a job interview for a doll manufacturer having an unexpected turnout are just some of the twisted tales explored in this series.

Why it is one of the best horror TV shows on Hulu: Fans of American Horror Story that prefer their anthologies to take things one story per episode will find exactly what they are looking for in the Hulu exclusive spin-off, American Horror Stories.

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Teen Wolf (2011-2017)

Starring: Tyler Posey, Dylan O’Brien

What it’s about: An average teenager becomes swept up in the world of the supernatural after a fateful bite turns him into a half-man, half-animal hybrid.

Why it is one of the best horror TV shows on Hulu: Developer Jeff Davis’ much darker reinterpretation of one of the best Michael J. Fox movies, Teen Wolf, would become one of the most acclaimed and most popular MTV original series in recent memory and later inspired a feature-length continuation exclusive to Paramount+.

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Scream Queens (2015-2016)

Starring: Emma Roberts, Keke Palmer, Abigail Breslin, Billie Lourd

What it’s about: The members of an already dysfunctional college sorority really begin to turn on each other when they are stalked by a masked killer and, later, fall prey to another elusive murderer after they are hired on to the staff of their dean’s new hospital.

Why it is one of the best horror TV shows on Hulu: American Horror Story co-creators Ryan Murphy and Brad Falchuk tried their hand at a more humorous and location-based attempt at the anthology horror TV show structure with Scream Queens – a title they earned by casting the most famous of the horror movie Scream Queens, Jamie Lee Curtis.

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Wayward Pines (2015-2016)

Starring: Matt Dillon, Carla Gugino

What it’s about: The search for a pair of missing federal agents leads a Secret Service agent toward a strange small town that soon proves to be harder to leave than one would assume.

Why it is one of the best horror TV shows on Hulu: From producer M. Night Shyamalan, developer Chad Hodge’s series adaptation of Blake Crouch’s Wayward Pines book trilogy is an engrossingly suspenseful mindbender that fans of Twin Peaks might get a kick out of.

• Stream Wayward Pines on Hulu

Monsterland (2020)

Starring: Various

What it’s about: A socially isolated teen having an unexpected and unwelcome encounter, a successful business executive at risk of losing everything for past mistakes, and a married couple struggling to overcome their own consuming grief are just three of these eight tales about redemption by uncomfortable and especially unexplainable means.

Why it is one of the best horror TV shows on Hulu: Largely inspired by the stories in Nathan Ballingrund’s book, North American Lake Monsters, the Hulu original anthology series, Monsterland – featuring No One Will Save You star Kaitlyn Dever – takes a cue from The Twilight Zone by exploring the darker sides of humanity through a grim and fantastic lens.

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Castle Rock (2018-2019)

Starring: Andre Holland, Lizzy Caplan, Bill Skarsgård

What it’s about: A small town in Maine lives up to its grim reputation after a lawyer (played by Andre Holland) returns to defend a man (played by Bill Skarsgård) secretly held captive for decades, and later when a desperate single mother (played by Lizzy Caplan) makes an emergency stop that sets off a horrifying chain of events.

Why it is one of the best horror TV shows on Hulu: The titular community of Castle Rock refers to a fictional place that shows up in many stories by horror master Stephen King, whose most famous characters are either directly involved or cleverly referenced in each of the two multi-episodic arcs explored in this beautifully crafted, prematurely canceled seasonal anthology.

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American Horror Story (2011-Present)

Starring: Various

What it’s about: Witness patients of a sadistic mental hospital fighting for their sanity (and lives), traveling roadshow performers struggling with their own “gifts” (among other things), teenage campers having the worst summer ever, and more stories that boggle the mind and challenge the senses in one of the most acclaimed horror anthology TV shows of all time.

Why it is one of the best horror TV shows on Hulu: Sarah Paulson, Evan Peters, and others make up the cast of recurring actors who play a variety of characters that span decades, and even planes of existence, in American Horror Story – Ryan Murphy and Brad Falchuk’s collection of exhilarating, psychosexual, multi-episodic thrillers which will keep you from looking at the genre the same way ever again.

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The X-Files (1993-2018)

Starring: David Duchovny, Gillian Anderson

What it’s about: FBI agents Fox Mulder and Dana Scully often have differing opinions of the cases they are assigned, but what neither of them can deny is just how strange they tend to be.

Why it is one of the best horror TV shows on Hulu: From UFO conspiracies, cryptid sightings, urban legends, and other various encounters out of the ordinary, The X-Files – creator Chris Carter’s phenomenal marriage of crime procedurals with science fiction and fantasy – never fails to deliver some truly bizarre and harrowing sights that will haunt you long after you finish all 11 seasons.

• Stream The X-Files on Hulu.

Buffy The Vampire Slayer (1997-2003)

Starring: Sarah Michelle Gellar, Alyson Hannigan

What it’s about: A teenage girl striving for an average life instead must accept her destiny as a warrior against demons, bloodsuckers, and all forms of evil with help from her friends and the school librarian.

Why it is one of the best horror TV shows on Hulu: Unlike Mulder and Scully, the title character in Buffy the Vampire Slayer – a darker series update of the 1992 horror comedy movie – chases after the supernatural with a more direct and forceful approach that amounts to a stellar and plenty frightening display of monster-hunting fun over seven hit seasons.

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The Strain (2014-2017)

Starring: Corey Stoll, David Bradley, Kevin Durand

What it’s about: A CDC researcher is in over his head with the discovery of a virus, originating from a commercial jet that mysteriously appeared in New York, that slowly begins to turn those infected into undead creatures of the night.

Why it is one of the best horror TV shows on Hulu: Guillermo del Toro and Chuck Hogan’s series adaptation of their own trilogy of horror novels (the first of which is titled The Strain), takes a more complex and scientific approach to exploring vampire lore and the cataclysmic effect it would have on humanity.

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The Purge (2018-2019)

Starring: Gabriel Chavarria, Derek Luke

What it’s about: A not-too-distant future in which all crime, including murder, is legal for one 12-hour period each year is seen through the eyes of several loosely connected Americans just trying to stay alive past sunrise.

Why it is one of the best horror TV shows on Hulu: The two-season run of this USA original offers an arguably more fascinating and poignant exploration of the sociopolitical message of the popular franchise of The Purge movies it is spun-off from by its brutal depiction of a society torn apart by its own people.

• Stream The Purge on Hulu

What We Do In The Shadows (2019-Present)

Starring: Kayvan Novak, Matt Berry, Natasha Demetriou, Harvey Guillén, Mark Proksch

What it’s about: A camera crew follows a group of seemingly easy-going vampires and their human familiar to examine what life is like for the undead in Staten Island.

Why it is one of the best horror TV shows on Hulu: This series expands on the concept of one of the best horror-comedy movies – Taika Waititi and Jemaine Clement’s hilarious mockumentary, What We Do in the Shadows – by offering even more brilliant and insightful satire on the mythology pioneered by Bram Stoker.

• Stream What We Do in the Shadows on Hulu

Bite Size Halloween (2020-2022)

Starring: Various

What it’s about: Get a quick scare with these shorts about a lonely teenage girl discovering she is not so alone at an empty basketball court, a desperate man searching for purpose through a DNA research company, a cruel prankster receiving his ultimate comeuppance, and many more.

Why it is one of the best horror TV shows on Hulu: As the title suggests, Bite Size Halloween is a collection of films exclusive to Hulu that last mere minutes, but offer enough screams, and even laughs, to last you long after that.

• Stream Bite Size Halloween on Hulu

What do you think? Is Hulu your new go-to hub for a blood-curdling binge, or will it take a lot more than any of these series to scare you?

Jamie Foxx tried his hand at horror-comedy movies in 2022 with Day Shift, in which the Academy Award winner plays a hunter of vampires lurking in the San Fernando Valley. If you are like me, this addition to the 2022 Netflix movie schedule might have gotten you in the mood to revisit other flicks about monsters like werewolves, ghosts, zombies, or other creatures from more traditional horror stories that also have a good sense of humor. If you are looking to have a scary good time, the following are some of the most hilarious creature features now available on streaming — starting with one of the best funny vampire moves in recent memory.

What We Do In The Shadows (2014)

A group of centuries-old bloodsuckers (including Taika Waititi, Jemaine Clement, and Jonathan Brugh) invite a film crew into their New Zealand home to document their struggles with romance, sunlight, rival werewolf packs, and modern times in general. 

Why it’s a great funny monster movie: Waititi (the future Academy Award-winning director of Jojo Rabbit and two of Marvel’s Thor movies) and Flight of the Conchords star Clement also co-wrote and co-directed What We Do in the Shadows — a cleverly convincing and thoroughly hilarious, mockumentary-style send-up of lore pioneered by Bram Stoker that later inspired a hit sitcom on FX.

Rent (or buy) What We Do In The Shadows on Amazon.

Shaun Of The Dead (2004)

An aimless technology store salesman (Simon Pegg), his lazy best friend and housemate (Nick Frost), his fed-up ex-girlfriend (Kate Ashfield), and others struggle to survive an outbreak of flesh-eating, reanimated corpses attacking London.

Why it’s a great funny monster movie: The film that put director Edgar Wright on the map and solidified his star and co-writer Pegg as one of the sharpest talents in both comedy and genre story-telling is Shaun of the Dead — less a spoof than it is a love letter to the horror subgenre pioneered by George A. Romero and, genuinely, one of the most believable zombie movies of all time for its authentic use of humor amongst earnest and grisly thrills.

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Zombieland (2009)

A mild-mannered slacker (Academy Award nominee Jesse Eisenberg), a Southern-fried loner (Academy Award nominee Woody Harrelson), a strong-willed con artist (Academy Award winner Emma Stone) and her younger sister/partner-in-crime (Academy Award nominee Abigail Breslin) become unlikely companions on the road to a possible safe haven after the world becomes overrun with the undead.

Why it’s a great funny monster movie: While not quite as realistic or even as scary as the aforementioned British horror-comedy above, this hit from Uncharted director Ruben Fleischer and Deadpool scribes Rhett Reese and Paul Wernick — is easily one of the most exhilaratingly fun takes on the zombie movie genre ever made, with special thanks to the Zombieland cast — who reunited for a follow-up a decade later. 

Rent (or buy) Zombieland on Amazon.

An American Werewolf In London (1981)

After suffering a horrific attack while backpacking in the English countryside, a student from the U.S. (David Naughton) is haunted by the ghost of his best friend (Griffin Dunne), who warns him about the vicious beast he will soon become at the next full moon.

Why it’s a great funny monster movie: While cleverly witty and overtly silly enough to be considered a comedy, writer and director John Landis’ An American Werewolf in London is still considered to be among the all-time finest movies about lycanthropes, especially for a monumental transformation sequence courtesy of Rick Baker’s Academy Award-winning makeup effects.

Stream An American Werewolf In London on Amazon Prime.

Ghostbusters (1984)

Three fired parapsychologists from New York (Bill Murray, Dan Aykroyd, Harold Ramis) and a fourth team member who joins later (Ernie Hudson) hunt and trap paranormal entities terrorizing the city.

Why it’s a great funny monster movie: No film about spiritual hauntings has ever been more of an uproarious, feel-good time than Ghostbusters — an undisputed classic written by stars Aykroyd and Ramis and directed by the influential comedic filmmaker, Ivan Reitman.

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Gremlins (1984)

An absent-minded inventor (Hoyt Axton) brings home a Christmas gift for his son (Zach Galligan) in the form of an adorable, furry, one-of-a-kind creature that — if a certain set of rules are not followed — could mean danger for his small town.

Why it’s a great funny monster movie: There is no doubt that the titular batch of little green monsters in Gremlins are deadly, but they will also surely have you dying with laughter at their cartoonish antics in this classic holiday horror flick from writer Christopher Columbus, producer Steven Spielberg, and director Joe Dante.

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Tremors (1990)

In a small, dreary desert community in Nevada, a pair of disillusioned handymen (Kevin Bacon and Fred Ward) are forced to put their plans for leaving town on hold when a horde of giant, underground-dwelling, man-eating worms begin swallowing up their friends.

Why it’s a great funny monster movie: Also one of the best Kevin Bacon movies and the one proved him to be an all-time great Scream King a decade after starring in Friday the 13th, director Ron Underwood’s Tremors is one of the best monster movies of its time while, itself, being a fun, cheeky throwback to creature features of yesteryear.

Rent (or buy) Tremors on Amazon.

Slither (2006)

In a small, quiet town in South Carolina, a police officer (Nathan Fillion) and others must band together when a horde of small, parasitic worms from outer space begin to turn their friends into grotesque, flesh-eating mutants.

Why it’s a great funny monster movie: Imagine if the Graboids from Tremors were much smaller and capable of a fate worse than death, add even more splatteriffic gore and gross-out humor, and you would essentially have Slither — the acclaimed feature-film debut of writer and director James Gunn (who would work with Fillion several more times).

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Grabbers (2012)

On a small island off the coast of Ireland, townsfolk band together at their local bar to do the one thing that, for some reason, will protect them from getting snatched by a pack of bloodthirsty, sea-dwelling aliens: drink as much alcohol as possible.

Why it’s a great funny monster movie: The invasion of Lovecraftian extra-terrestrials with a resistance to intoxicated humans is a hilarious enough concept on its own, but, luckily, director Jon Wright and writer Kevin Lehane’s execution of Grabbers is a blast all the way through. 

Rent (or buy) Grabbers on Amazon.

Killer Klowns From Outer Space (1988)

In a small-town, a young couple (Grant Cramer and Suzanna Snyder) struggle to outrun and outwit a group of alien invaders who have disguised their deadly labyrinth of a ship as a circus tent and taken the form of grotesque, humanoid harlequins.

Why it’s a great funny monster movie: With a title like Killer Klowns from Outer Space, you might expect the Chiodo Brothers’ cult favorite to be an aggressively cheesy mess, and you would not be wrong, but its unique production design, cleverly constructed macabre humor, and genuinely unnerving makeup effects make this a truly investing alien invasion thriller and the perfect clownish horror flick for people who are not ready to see It.

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Men In Black (1997)

A young, wise-cracking New York cop (Will Smith) is recruited into a top secret organization that specializes in monitoring extra-terrestrial activity on Earth by an uptight veteran agent (Tommy Lee Jones).

Why it’s a great funny monster movie: I would be willing to argue that no film has ever mastered the combination of the alien invasion subgenre with comedy as flawlessly nor with as much acute sophistication as Men in Black — director Barry Sonnenfeld and executive producer Steven Spielberg’s dazzling adaptation of an irreverent Marvel comic starring two Oscar winners at the top of their game.

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The Monster Squad (1987)

A group of youngsters discover that the iconic cinematic villains that they are obsessed with are not only real, but are causing trouble in their home town and the kids assume the responsibility of saving the day.

Why it’s a great funny monster movie: If you are looking for something that has all the most essential movie monsters in one (including Count Dracula, The Mummy, The Wolfman, a Creature from the Black Lagoon-esque fishman, and Frankenstein’s Monster) and is not that scary, look no further than The Monster Squad — director Fred Dekker and co-writer Shane Black’s cult favorite fusion of a fun family adventure like The Goonies with Universal’s horror classics. 

Stream The Monster Squad on Starz.
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The Cabin In The Woods (2012)

A sexually innocent woman (Kristen Connolly), a ditzy blonde (Anna Hutchinson), a brutish jock (Chris Hemsworth), a brainy student (Jesse Williams), and a stoned slacker (Fran Kranz) find their much-needed break from college interrupted by a family of killer zombies, but soon discover that nothing is truly as it seems.

Why it’s a great funny monster movie: Now, if you are looking for something a little (or a lot) scarier than The Monster Squad and one that has, literally, every type of beastly horror antagonist you could ever imagine, look no further than The Cabin in the Woods — director Drew Goddard’s brilliantly subversive and unapologetically insane deconstruction of the ill-fated cabin-in-the-woods trope.

Rent (or buy) The Cabin In The Woods on Amazon.

Sometimes the best kind of monster movies are the ones that do not take themselves all that seriously. There are no better examples of this than the 13 creepy comedy classics above.

There are plenty of horror comedies out there that people love, whether they be movies or TV shows, ones that have truly exploded over the last couple of years, and others that are certified classics. One that has grown in popularity since its premiere is What We Do In The Shadows, a series that follows vampire roommates who live on Staten Island. 

It’s funny, well-acted, and will have you on your knees for days laughing about some of the jokes that come out of these actors' mouths. But if you’re like me and you binge all the episodes very quickly and need to find something new to watch, look no further, as we have plenty of great options here for you to enjoy. 

Santa Clarita Diet (Netflix)

First up on this list, we have Santa Clarita Diet. This Netflix original series, starring Drew Barrymore, follows a seemingly normal couple where one of them ends up turning into a zombie with a strange connection to ancient rituals - and their life is turned upside down. 

To this day, I will never forgive Netflix for cancelling this show, because it was so funny. Like What We Do In The Shadows, this series was more like a parody, except it was of the zombie genre - and from the moment it began, it was just so damn hilarious. The Santa Clarita Diet cast had such great chemistry, the story was full of fun - seriously, so upset it ended the way it did. Could we get a Season 4, please?

Stream Santa Clarita Diet on Netflix.

Wellington Paranormal (HBO Max)

Oh, you want parody? You’re getting parody. This show, Wellington Paranormal, is a mockumentary series that dives into the world of horror, following the two officers from the film it was based on, What We Do In The Shadows, as they investigate paranormal events - and have a hell of a crazy time doing it. 

That’s right, this series was literally based off of the original What We Do In The Shadows that released in 2014, and this show even came out before the series named for the movie. And it’s so funny. Good God, I don’t think I’ve laughed this much in a long time. It’s seriously so funny and as someone who likes those spooky ghost investigation shows, this one is one of the best ones parodying them. It was also co-produced by film director Taika Waititi, so you know it’s going to be funny. 

Stream Wellington Paranormal on HBO Max.

Shaun Of The Dead (Amazon Prime)

Y'all, I love zombies - and I love them even more when they are funny. In Shaun of the Dead, we follow two blokes in England as a zombie outbreak begins, and their journey to try and rescue Shaun’s girlfriend from her impending doom. 

There is just something about this funny horror comedy that is so damn perfect. Like What We Do In The Shadows, there are plenty of elements of horror included without it being too scary, and it’s so funny from the moment it begins to the very end. I love Simon Pegg and Nick Frost, as they do make some really great projects together, and this movie is proof of that. Now, if a Shaun of the Dead sequel would come, that would be great. 

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Rent/Buy Shaun of the Dead on Amazon.

Ash Vs Evil Dead (Netflix)

Moving on, we have Ash vs. Evil Dead, a horror comedy that was made by Sam Raimi, one of the creators of the Evil Dead franchise. This show, taking place in the Evil Dead universe, follows legendary character Ash Williams (played by Bruce Campbell) who has to leave his mundane life behind and take on the titular Evil Dead again as it begins reeking havoc. 

Evil Dead, in of itself, is honestly pretty scary, but this show isn’t like that at all. While it has plenty of elements of horror, as you would expect, this show is so funny in so many ways - mainly from Bruce Campbell’s amazing performance as the lead. He really shines in so many ways, and for fans of What We Do In The Shadows, there are plenty of hilarious moments that will make you laugh just like those vampires do. 

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Tucker & Dale Vs. Evil (Amazon Rental)

We got another horror comedy coming up. In Tucker & Dale vs. Evil, we follow two hillbillies who mean well but end up falling into a peculiar predicament - they are mistaken for killers by some college students who don’t know any better, throwing their lives into chaos. 

As fan of horror comedies, this one is certainly a little less on the gory side, but if you’re a fan of What We Do In The Shadows, there are plenty of funny moments that will make you snicker, and you can’t help but love Tucker and Dale, played by Alan Tudyk and Tyler Labine, who have some of the funniest chemistry on screen. 

Rent/Buy Tucker & Dale Vs. Evil on Amazon.

The Cabin In The Woods (Amazon Rental)

Now this is such a great horror movie mixed in with some great comedy - just like What We Do In The Shadows. The Cabin In The Woods follows a group of young adults as they go away to a cabin far away in the woods, but as they are out there, they start to experience strange things and end up having their trip turn deadly. 

What I love the most about The Cabin in the Woods is that while it is a horror-comedy at its core, it’s almost like a commentary on the state of horror movies as a whole, because they really do dive deep into the psyche of how horror movies work on the viewer and what is scary to someone. The cast is also great, too, with stars like Chris Hemsworth, Bradley Whitford, and more. I only wish a sequel would happen - but I don’t think that’s coming any time soon. 

Rent/Buy The Cabin in the Woods on Amazon.

Miracle Workers (HBO Max)

Ah, another fun comedy series that you definitely need to check out. In Miracle Workers, this anthology series documents different works from writer Simon Rich, following different characters in new stories in each season as they all try to perform different kinds of miracles in worlds where they seem impossible. 

Miracle Workers and What We Do In The Shadows have one thing in common - and that’s the amazing dynamic between the main stars. They are so funny and truly carry this show no matter what timeline or what story we are following. Also, Daniel Radcliffe as the star does some of his best acting I have ever seen, and I have never seen him so funny. Steve Buscemi is also a hit, as well. 

Stream Miracle Workers on HBO Max.

Flight Of The Conchords (HBO Max)

This show is so funny. In this sitcom, Flight of the Conchords, we follow a real-life two-man band, called Flight of the Conchords, as they travel from New Zealand to the United States and to New York City, trying to find fame and success. 

Starring Jemaine Clement and Bret McKenzie (who play fictionalized versions of themselves), they are so funny. For fans of What We Do In The Shadows, this is another case where the lead characters really draw you in, and you’ll love the dynamic that they have from the moment they step on the screen. I still can’t believe that this show only lasted for two seasons. 

Stream Flight of the Conchords on HBO Max.

Penny Dreadful (Showtime)

I know its horror, but hear me out. Penny Dreadful is an excellent Showtime series that is filled with suspenseful and creepy stories, as our characters try to fight scary creatures, like vampires, demons, monsters, or even just the personal demons you’re fighting on the inside. 

While What We Do In The Shadows is a mockumentary, at its core are vampires - and fans of the show have to have some interest in vampires in the first place to enjoy a show like this. Which is why I seriously suggest checking out Penny Dreadful, as it not only tells some great stories, but has some creepy creatures. 

Stream Penny Dreadful on Showtime.

Reno 911! (HBO Max)

Last up, we have another mockumentary for fans to enjoy, Reno 911!. In this show, we follow a police department as they go on their daily duties, chasing criminals, and everything else in their lives - all while taking a hilarious twist, mainly parodying the show, Cops. 

While this series doesn’t have any crazy fantasy aspects, it’s still a mockumentary, something that What We Do In The Shadows very much is, and is so funny. I’ve never been the biggest fan of cop shows, but I do love myself a good parody - as you can see - so if you’re like me, you’ll certainly enjoy this one as well. 

Stream Reno 911 on HBO Max.

There are so many great picks on this list, and I’m sure that no matter what you end up watching, you’re going to have a hell of a good time, mixed in with some great laughs and a whole lotta blood. What will be your next binge? 

Before you know it, the 74th Primetime Emmy Awards ceremony will be here (September 12th to be exact), and we’ll all be glued to our TV sets once more as we wait to see which of our favorite shows will take home top honors. Although some of us have watched all or at least most of the great dramas, comedies, and limited series nominated for an Emmy, there are just as many who need to play a serious game of catch-up before the big show.

So, with not that much time before the big awards show takes the airwaves (and streams on Peacock), now seems like a good time to share all the ways you can watch the 2022 Emmy nominated TV shows streaming. Let’s break it down…

Outstanding Drama Series

Eight shows will be vying for the Emmy award for Outstanding Drama Series. If you’re not all caught up, below you will find everything you need to know to rectify that.

Better Call Saul

The Breaking Bad prequel series, Better Call Saul, is in the middle of its final run and has earned seven nominations at the upcoming ceremony, including Lead Actor (Bob Odenkirk) and Supporting Actress (Rhea Seehorn).

Stream Better Call Saul on AMC+.
Buy Better Call Saul on Amazon.

Euphoria

The popular and controversial drug and sex-fueled high school HBO drama, Euphoria, is up for 16 Emmy awards, including Zendaya, who previously won the award for her portrayal of the tortured Rue Bennett.

Stream Euphoria on HBO Max.
Buy Euphoria on Amazon.

Ozark

Several months after the four-season crime saga ended for the Byrde family on Netflix’s Ozark, the popular series is up for 13 Emmys, including four different acting categories.

Stream Ozark on Netflix.

Severance

Ben Stiller’s mind-bending workplace drama, Severance, is up for 14 Emmys, including several acting categories, proving it’s not only one of the best Apple TV+ shows but also one of the best on TV right now.

Stream Severance on Apple TV+.

Squid Game

The Korean psychological thriller series, Squid Game, became a surprise hit in 2021 with its simple yet effect premise about indebted people playing dangerous games, and it should come as no surprise that it’s nominated for 14 Emmys.

Stream Squid Game on Netflix.

Stranger Things

Stranger Things took audiences back to the Upside Down for the show’s penultimate season in the summer of 2022, and now those same fans are trying to figure out why the show's cast isn't included in its 14 nominations.

Stream Stranger Things on Netflix.

Succession

The HBO drama series, Succession, has long been regarded as one of the best shows on TV with its chaotic and engrossing story about the family behind a major media conglomerate jockeying for position, and its 25 Emmy nominations only helps its case.

Stream Succession on HBO Max.
Buy Succession on Amazon.

Yellowjackets

The Showtime original series, Yellowjackets, is nominated for seven Emmys, including Outstanding Lead Actress (Melanie Lynskey) and Outstanding Supporting Actress (Christina Ricci), for its story about a group of teenagers involved in a plane crash.

Stream Yellowjackets on Prime Video (with Showtime).
Buy Yellowjackets on Amazon.

Outstanding Comedy Series

Eight of TV’s best comedies are all up for top honors at 2022 Primetime Emmy Awards. Here’s how you can catch each of those outstanding shows.

Abbott Elementary

ABC’s smash hit comedy series about a Philadelphia grade school, Abbott Elementary, warmed its way into audiences’ hearts with its first season, as well as seven Emmy nominations.

Stream Abbott Elementary on Hulu.
Buy Abbott Elementary on Amazon.

Barry

The HBO dark comedy series, Barry, is up for 14 Emmys this year, including Outstanding Lead Actor, which has been won by star Bill Hader the previous two seasons.

Stream Barry on HBO Max.
Buy Barry on Amazon.

Curb Your Enthusiasm

Larry David’s long-running comedy series, Curb Your Enthusiasm, is up for four Emmys this year, including Bill Hader’s guest appearance in the show’s 11th season.

Stream Curb Your Enthusiasm on HBO Max.
Buy Curb Your Enthusiasm on Amazon.

Hacks

The HBO Max original comedy, Hacks, which centers on Jean Smart’s Las Vegas comedian as she becomes an unintentional mentor, is up for 17 Emmys this year, including multiple acting categories.

Stream Hacks on HBO Max.

The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel

Prime Video’s fan-favorite comedy, The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, is up for 12 Emmys this year, including another nod for lead Rachel Brosnahan, who previously took home an award for her portrayal of the foul-mouthed comedian in 2018.

Stream The Marvelous Mrs. Masiel on Prime Video.

Only Murders in the Building

One of the best Hulu shows of 2021, Only Murders in the Building is nominated for 17 Emmys this year, including Lead Actor nods for Steve Martin and Martin Short, who portray the hosts of a true crime podcast.

Stream Only Murders in the Building on Hulu.

Ted Lasso

Apple TV+’s Ted Lasso has wracked up a staggering 20 nominations this year, which equals the number Jason Sudeikis’ soccer comedy took home for its first season.

Stream Ted Lasso on Apple TV+.

What We Do in the Shadows

Nominated for a total of seven Emmys this year, the FX vampire mockumentary series, What We Do in the Shadows, is mostly up for awards in the writing and production design categories. 

Stream What We Do in the Shadows on Hulu.
Buy What We Do in the Shadows on Amazon.

Outstanding Limited Or Anthology Series

The limited/anthology series category continued be a highlight of TV the past year. Here are the top shows.

Dopesick

Thanks in part to the outstanding Dopesick cast, the Hulu limited series about the damage Purdue Pharma inflicted on millions of people has been nominated for 14 Emmys this year, including an Outstanding Lead Actor nod for Michael Keaton.

Stream Dopesick on Hulu.

The Dropout

The Dropout, the Hulu series chronicling the rise and fall of entrepreneur Elizabeth Holmes, has been nominated for six Emmys, including an Outstanding Lead Actress nod for Amanda Seyfried in her portrayal of the embattled Theranos founder.

Stream The Dropout on Hulu.

Inventing Anna

The Netflix true crime show, Inventing Anna, has received three nominations for its adaptation of the story of professional swindler Anna Delvey, who was portrayed by Emmy nominee Julia Garner.

Stream Inventing Anna on Netflix.

Pam & Tommy

Hulu’s over-the-top limited series, Pam & Tommy, tells the story behind the release of the infamous Tommy Lee and Pamela Anderson sex tape, and has earned 10 nominations in the process.

Stream Pam & Tommy on Hulu.

The White Lotus

The first season of the HBO anthology series, The White Lotus, has earned 20 Emmy nominations, including nods for a large portion of its talented ensemble cast.

Stream The White Lotus on Hulu.

Animated Series

And then there are the various animated series going for the gold at this year’s Primetime Emmys ceremony.

Arcane

The animated series, Arcane, which is based on popular video game League of Legends, became pretty legendary among Netflix subscribers and critics alike, earning three Emmy nominations in the process.

Stream Arcane on Netflix.

Bob's Burgers

Bob’s Burgers could have a banner year, as the Fox animated comedy not only released a successful feature-length film but also earned another Emmy nomination.

Stream Bob’s Burgers on Hulu.
Buy Bob’s Burgers on Amazon.

Rick and Morty

The Adult Swim animated comedy, Rick and Morty will go for a three-peat in the Outstanding Animated Program category, having already taken the gold in 2018 and 2020.

Stream Rick and Morty on HBO Max.
Buy Rick and Morty on Amazon.

The Simpsons

The long-running animated comedy, The Simpsons will look to add to its massive collection of Emmys (138 and counting) at the upcoming ceremony.

Stream The Simpsons on Disney+.
Buy The Simpson on Amazon.

What If...?

The Disney+ animated series What If…?, with its alternate takes on the MCU’s biggest moments, is up for three awards, including a voice-acting Emmy nomination for the late Chadwick Boseman is his final performance.

Stream What If…? on Disney+.

The 74th Primetime Emmy Awards air live Monday, September 12, 2022 on NBC, as well as streaming on Peacock Premium.

When it comes to fantasy and sci-fi shows that run for multiple seasons, it’s logical that one thing that becomes exponentially more complicated over time is adhering to set rules. Fans pay attention to details more than ever in the history of television, and so writers have to be careful about not creating circumstances that contradict ideas from earlier episodes. For the terrific FX original series What We Do In The Shadows, for example, there is an issue that they’ve repeatedly run into and have had to change at the last minute: vampire characters invoking the name of god or Jesus Christ.

In the Season 1 episode “Citizenship,” Nandor (Kayvan Novak) finds complications in getting his American citizenship because of the need to recite the Oath of Allegiance – which contains the phrase “under god.” Saying the name of the deity causes the vampire’s mouth to burst into flames, and, according to writers/producers Paul Simms and Stefani Robinson, it’s a detail that has inspired some last minute panic at tables reads in the years since that detail became canon.

Speaking during a virtual press event earlier this month promoting the upcoming What We Do In The Shadows Season 4, the filmmakers explained,

Paul Simms: When it comes to rules, we spend as much time discussing vampire rules as we do discussing documentary rules and adhering to those and making sure that everything is shot as a documentary could shoot it…
Stefani Robinson: Going further into the seasons, though, I feel like sometimes you forget. There's been more than a few episodes where we're at a table read about to shoot and there's a couple 'gods' in there – in dialogue, one of our vampires saying, 'god' or 'Jesus,' which is big no–no, and that we've had to scratch out and make sure we don't end up shooting because it was established their mouths burst into flames.

It’s hard to imagine that any What We Do In The Shadows writer is scripting scenes where the vampires are going out into daylight or looking at themselves in the mirror (rules that have been popularized through decades upon decades of vampire folklore), but slip-ups like this are understandable when it comes to minute rules that have been specifically introduced by the show.

That being said, it’s a kind of detail that it is always in the staff’s interest to catch, because otherwise it inspires all kinds of nitpicky commentary on social media when episodes air. Fortunately, it’s not dissuading the writers from introducing even more rules into the universe of What We Do In The Shadows, like the bizarre detail they researched involving vampires’ obsession with counting grains of spilled rice.

Needing to stay on top of these details is complicated, but Paul Simms added that there is at least one benefit of having some rules that are second nature to the audience. As an example, he made a point about scenes where the vampires are featured inside of a stranger’s home:

Vampire lovers everywhere should start getting excited, as What We Do In The Shadows Season 4 is now just a couple weeks away – scheduled for a two-episode premiere on July 12. Fans will be available to stream them with a Hulu subscription the next day after their debut on FX. Now is definitely the time to get invested, as the network has already renewed the brilliant horror series for two more seasons.

For more about what’s coming to the small screen in the months ahead, check out our 2022 TV Schedule.

Taika Waititi has become so massive for his work in the later Thor movies and in the Oscar-winning Jojo Rabbit, but it all really started with What We Do In The Shadows. After directing a short in 2005 that first brought to life the comedic idea alongside frequent collaborator Jemaine Clement, Waititi later made the film in New Zealand, and it has since spawned a popular FX series. While recently speaking about the original vampire mockumentary, the filmmaker and actor recalled a funny connection it has to The Hobbit trilogy. 

Waititi, who is currently promoting Thor: Love and Thunder ahead of the Marvel movie’s upcoming release, visited The Late Show with Stephen Colbert. Given the host’s love for all things Lord of the Rings, Colbert asked him if he spoke to the great Peter Jackson ahead of shooting films in his home country of New Zealand. From that question sparked a hilarious story about how 2014’s What We Do in the Shadows was made. In Waititi's words: 

Yes, you read that right. According to Taika Waititi, the green screen used in the What We Do In The Shadows movie was actually stolen from the set of The Hobbit films. The filmmaker also said this: 

Welp, that’s a heck of a way for Taika Waititi and Peter Jackson to be connected. The 2014 vampire movie was reportedly working with a $1.6 million budget, whereas each The Hobbit film reportedly cost $150 million to produce for each movie. So, I mean… the production probably was all good losing some stolen materials, especially if they were taken after the movies had finished filming. When you think about it, Waititi and the What We Do in the Shadows crew were making good use of perhaps set-to-be discarded set pieces. 

Waititi’s small vampire movie received positive praise from critics and audiences alike, but did not make much money commercially and barely screened in the United States. The movie made just $7.2 million at the worldwide box office and it was reportedly one of the most pirated movies of 2014, likely due to its lack of distribution. Of course it led to a TV series that began in 2019 and will return for Season 4 as part of Hulu’s July new releases. 

Taika Waititi directed Thor: Love and Thunder, which premiered on Thursday to glowing first reactions from Marvel fans. The movie, which certainly has enough budget to have green screens of its own, hits theaters on July 8. 

July 2022 means a lot of things to a lot of different people, but Hulu is about to make the days of so many of its subscribers. New originals like The Princess and classic Fox movies like Independence Day will be bringing some serious action. Not to mention if you missed The Bob’s Burgers Movie in theaters, you’ll be able to enjoy it among episodes of What We Do In The Shadows and Killing Eve. 

All of those, and much more, are accessible to lucky ducks with a Hulu subscription! If you need some time to renew your access, or even just want to look at the June 2022’s new releases on Hulu, now’s the time to do it. Otherwise, let’s kick the tires and light the fires as we floor it into what’s coming to the platform in July 2022. 

New On Hulu The Week Of July 1: Independence Day, The Princess, Jumanji And More

If you thought The Princess’ trailer was giving away the entire movie, you’d be mistaken. The Joey King-starring action-adventure blazes into the library of original Hulu movies right out of the gate, but that’s not all that opens this heated month of additions. Party like it’s a 1990s summer, as Jumanji and Independence Day will be ready to stream at the beginning of July. So you have time to memorize Bill Pullman’s powerful, title clenching speech.

THE PRINCESS (2022) - 7/1/22
Are You The One?: Complete Season 1 - 7/1/22
Black Ink Crew: Complete Seasons 5 & 6 - 7/1/22
Feud: Complete Season 1 - 7/1/22
Love & Hip-Hop Atlanta: Complete Seasons 4 & 5 - 7/1/22
RuPaul’s Drag Race: Complete Season 9 - 7/1/22
Survivor: Complete Seasons 38 & 39 - 7/1/22
The Amazing Race: Complete Season 32 - 7/1/22
The Challenge: Complete Season 34 - 7/1/22
127 HOURS (2010) - 7/1/22
ANY GIVEN SUNDAY (1999) - 7/1/22
BECAUSE I SAID SO (2007) - 7/1/22
BIG TROUBLE IN LITTLE CHINA (1986) - 7/1/22
BILLBOARD DAD (1999) - 7/1/22
BLACK KNIGHT (2001) - 7/1/22
BOGUS (1996) - 7/1/22
BOHEMIAN RHAPSODY (2018) - 7/1/22
BRIDE WARS (2009) - 7/1/22
CADILLAC RECORDS (2008) - 7/1/22
CLOSED CIRCUIT (2013) - 7/1/22
CONTRABAND (2012) - 7/1/22
DEATH RACE (2008) - 7/1/22
THE DESCENDANTS (2011) - 7/1/22
THE EXPENDABLES (2010) - 7/1/22
THE EXPENDABLES 2 (2012) - 7/1/22
THE EXPENDABLES 3 (2014) - 7/1/22
FIRST KNIGHT (1995) - 7/1/22
GHOST RIDER (2007) - 7/1/22
GODSEND (2004) - 7/1/22
THE GOSPEL ACCORDING TO ANDRÉ (2017) - 7/1/22
HEIST (2001) - 7/1/22
HYSTERIA (2012) - 7/1/22
INDEPENDENCE DAY (1996) - 7/1/22
INSIDIOUS (2011) - 7/1/22
JOHN DIES AT THE END (2012) - 7/1/22
JOY RIDE (2001) - 7/1/22
JUMANJI (1995) - 7/1/22
KNOCK KNOCK (2015) - 7/1/22
KUNG FU HUSTLE (2005) - 7/1/22
THE LAST CIRCUS (2010) - 7/1/22
THE LAST DAYS ON MARS (2013) - 7/1/22
LEGEND OF THE GUARDIANS: THE OWLS OF GA'HOOLE (2010) - 7/1/22
THE LIBRARIAN: QUEST FOR THE SPEAR (2004) - 7/1/22
THE LIBRARIAN: RETURN TO KING SOLOMON'S MINES (2006) - 7/1/22
THE LIBRARIAN: CURSE OF THE JUDAS CHALICE (2008) - 7/1/22
LITTLE RICHARD (2000) - 7/1/22
MAID IN MANHATTAN (2002) - 7/1/22
THE MAN WHO KNEW TOO LITTLE (1997) - 7/1/22
MARY SHELLEY'S FRANKENSTEIN (1994) - 7/1/22
MILK (2008) - 7/1/22
MONEY TRAIN (1995) - 7/1/22
NIM'S ISLAND (2008) - 7/1/22
PASSPORT TO PARIS (1999) - 7/1/22
POSEIDON (2006) - 7/1/22
POST GRAD (2009) - 7/1/22
QUE PENA TU VIDA (2016) - 7/1/22
RACHEL GETTING MARRIED (2008) - 7/1/22
RADIO (2003) - 7/1/22
THE REPLACEMENT KILLERS (1998) - 7/1/22
SCHOOL DAZE (1988) - 7/1/22
SEXY BEAST (1999) - 7/1/22
THE SITTER (2010) - 7/1/22
SORRY TO BOTHER YOU (2018) - 7/1/22
STEP UP (2006) - 7/1/22
STEP UP 2 THE STREETS (2008) - 7/1/22
STEP UP 3D (2010) - 7/1/22
SWITCHING GOALS (1999) - 7/1/22
TALLADEGA NIGHTS: THE BALLAD OF RICKY BOBBY (2006) - 7/1/22
TAXI (1998) - 7/1/22
TE PRESENTO A LAURA (2010) - 7/1/22
THAT'S MY BOY (2012) - 7/1/22
THE TOURIST (2010) - 7/1/22
URBAN LEGEND (1998) - 7/1/22
URBAN LEGENDS: THE FINAL CUT (2000) - 7/1/22
URBAN LEGENDS: BLOODY MARY (2005) - 7/1/22
THE WATCH (2012) - 7/1/22
THE WAVE (2015) - 7/1/22
WHAT'S LOVE GOT TO DO WITH IT (1993) - 7/1/22
WORKING GIRL (1988) - 7/1/22
ASKING FOR IT (2021) - 7/2/22

New On Hulu The Week Of July 3: Minimata, Press Your Luck Season 4 Premiere, And More

Minimata, Johnny Depp’s fan poll favorite from this year’s Oscars, will finally be available for a wide audience to stream. Should you need some light hearted distraction from the grounded story about an expose on mercury poisoning, then the return of ABC’s Press Your Luck will be able to assist with its Season 4 premiere. 

GINGER'S TALE (2020) - 7/5/22
Maggie: Complete Season 1 - 7/6/22
How a Realist Hero Rebuilt the Kingdom: Complete Season 1 (Dubbed) - 7/7/22
ULTRASOUND (2021) - 7/7/22
Generation Gap: Series Premiere - 7/8/22
Press Your Luck: Season 4 Premiere - 7/8/22
Rehearsals (Hazarot): Complete Season 1 - 7/8/22
MINAMATA (2022) - 7/8/22

New On Hulu The Week Of July 10: The Bob’s Burgers Movie, Solar Opposites: Complete Season 3, What We Do In The Shadows Season 4 Premiere, And More

If you couldn’t get your buns to a theater near you in time to see The Bob’s Burgers Movie, you’re in luck, as the film is headed to streaming this week. Comedy seems to rule the Hulu roost this week, as Solar Opposites drops its complete Season 3, and FX’s What We Do In The Shadows premieres the first episode of Season 4. Remember that the day after a new episode of Shadows airs, you should be able to catch it on Hulu.  

Killing Eve: Complete 4th and Final Season - 7/10/22
The $100,000 Pyramid: Season 6 Premiere - 7/11/22
Celebrity Family Feud: Season 8 Premiere - 7/11/22
Real Housewives of Potomac: Complete Season 6 - 7/11/22
The Final Straw: Series Premiere - 7/11/22
Who Do You Think You Are?: Series Premiere - 7/11/22
CURIOUS GEORGE (2006) - 7/11/22
Missing: Complete Season 1 - 7/12/22
The Bachelorette: Season 19 Premiere - 7/12/22
Claim to Fame: Series Premiere - 7/12/22
THE BOB'S BURGERS MOVIE (2022) - 7/12/22
Solar Opposites: Complete Season 3 - 7/13/22
The Case Study of Vanitas: Complete Season 1 (Dubbed) - 7/13/22
What We Do in the Shadows: Season 4 Premiere - 7/13/22
Victoria’s Secret: Angels And Demons: Complete Documentary Series - 7/14/22
Everything's Trash: Series Premiere - 7/14/22
ROOM 203 (2022) - 7/14/22
Cooks vs. Cons: Complete Season 1 - 7/15/22
Cutthroat Kitchen: Complete Season 14 - 7/15/22
Deadly Women: Complete Season 13 - 7/15/22
Murder Comes To Town: Complete Seasons 1 - 3 - 7/15/22
Obsession: Dark Desires: Complete Seasons 4 & 5 - 7/15/22
The Bachelorette: Complete Season 10 - 7/15/22
CENTURION (2010) - 7/15/22
FILTH (2013) - 7/15/22
HOBO WITH A SHOTGUN (2011) - 7/15/22
I'M STILL HERE (2010) - 7/15/22
RAGNAROK (2013) - 7/15/22
SEX, GUARANTEED (2017) - 7/15/22
VENUS AND SERENA (2012) - 7/15/22
VIVA (2015) - 7/15/22

New On Hulu The Week Of July 17: American Horror Stories Season 2 Premiere, Grown-ish Season 5 Premiere, And More

More horrific tales await in the FX spin-off American Horror Stories, which is currently entering its second season. Also returning, in its fifth season, is Grown-ish; which continues the journey of Yara Shahidi's Zoe, in its first season after the finale of the mothership series Black-ish.

THE HATER (2022) - 7/17/22
THE CURSED (2021) - 7/18/22
AFTERSHOCK (2022) - 7/19/22
American Horror Stories: Season 2 Premiere - 7/21/22
Grown-ish: Season 5 Premiere - 7/21/22
MILKWATER (2020) - 7/21/22
YOU ARE NOT MY MOTHER (2021) - 7/21/22
ALL MY FRIENDS HATE ME (2021) - 7/22/22

New On Hulu The Week Of July 24: The Americans, Not Okay, King Arthur: Legend Of The Sword And More

The home team lands some pretty huge originals towards the end of July, with Hulu premiering the dark comedy original film Not Okay, as well as the entire run of FX’s hit drama The Americans. For less grounded, but still serious fare, Guy Ritchie’s King Arthur: Legend of the Sword makes itself known to the platform in this week’s listing. 

TOPSIDE (2022) - 7/24/22
KING ARTHUR: LEGEND OF THE SWORD (2017) - 7/25/22
Santa Evita: Complete Limited Series Premiere - 7/26/22
NOT OKAY (2022) - 7/29/22
The Americans: Complete Series - 7/29/22
HATCHING (2022) - 7/29/22

New On Hulu Available July 31: A Day To Die And More

Here's what to look forward to at the close of July on Hulu. 

A DAY TO DIE (2022) - 7/31/22
CLIENT 9 (2010) - 7/31/22

There are still loads of new movies and TV shows heading to Hulu in July 2022! If you’re looking for something specific, or want to keep tabs as titles are subject to change and availability, you should consult this listing from time to time. You never know when the best Hulu movies will be premiering throughout the month. We’ll see you back here around this time next month, as August 2022’s Hulu lineup will be ready to dazzle those who are ready to take the ride.

Now that we’re in the early days of the Summer TV season, it’s slightly easier to forget about the May cancellation bloodbath that left so many shows without a future. (Though Magnum P.I. fans are doing their damnedest to bring the show back after its demise at CBS.) And while there have been a handful of other cancellations in the interim, audiences definitely have something to be excited about even before June hits its midway point. A variety of top-notch series across both linear TV and streaming have been renewed by their respective platforms, including Netflix, Apple TV+, HBO and more. 

Let’s take a closer look at 8 of the biggest TV renewals that have been officially confirmed so far in June, starting with Thor: Love and Thunder director Taika Waititi’s beard-heavy streaming comedy. 

Our Flag Means Death Season 2

Historical fiction tends to fall more on the drama side of the spectrum than other genres, but People of Earth creator David Jenkins brought a slew of laughs and romantic emotions to the world of pirates with his HBO Max original Our Flag Means Death. With a cast headed by Rhys Darby, Taika Waititi and more hilarious actors, the swashbuckling streamer also boasts some excellent guest stars, including Leslie Jones, Will Arnett and Nick Kroll. Critics were kind to Our Flag Means Death, which has garnered praise for its LGBTQ+ elements, and HBO Max must have been impressed with the viewership turnout, as it officially renewed the show for Season 2 on June 1. Fans can presumably expect it to debut in 2023. 

A Black Lady Sketch Show Season 4 

Anchored by the brilliant verbal and physical comedy of its creator Robin Thede, HBO’s gut-busting A Black Lady Sketch Show could air a new episode every week of the year and never outstay its satirical welcome. Season 3, which featured a cameo return from Season 1 star and Abbott Elementary creator Quinta Brunson, seemed to conclude the sketch comedy’s overarching narrative centering on stars Thede, Gabrielle Dennis, Skye Townsend, and Ashley Nicole Black. Whether that’s what actually happened or not, HBO apparently wasn’t eager to join in on the concluding, as the network renewed A Black Lady Sketch Show for Season 4 on June 2. Seeing as how Season 3 just wrapped on May 13, we’ll definitely be waiting close to another year before new episodes arrive.

What We Do In The Shadows Seasons 5 & 6

The second Taika Waititi-related series to hit this list, FX’s horror-tinged comedy What We Do in the Shadows has delivered all manner of hilarious vampiric lore to viewers across its first three seasons. (Thanks in part to some of the most unpredictable guest stars on TV.) The cable network proved that it loves the show — plus stars Matt Berry, Kayvan Novak, Natasia Demetriou, Harvey Guillen and Mark Proksch — as much as fans do by officially announcing a two-season renewal on June 6, more than a month ahead of Season 4, debut. As such, fans can now look forward to both Season 5 and Season 6 sinking their teeth into our necks in the near-to-distant future.

Masters Of The Universe: Revolution Follow-Up

On top of its other fare tied to He-Man and She-Ra, Netflix delivered Kevin Smith’s anime-inspired series Masters of the Universe: Revelation, which was received quite favorably by both critics and viewers. (And with Mark Hamill lending his vocal talents as the show’s Skeletor, it’s probably no surprise.) Despite some complaints about the show’s tone and handling of its characters, this latest chapter in the MOTU franchise clearly drew enough Netflix subscribers for the service to officially announce a new season in the form of the sequel series Masters of the Universe: Revolution during its Geeked Week promotion. 

American Rust Revived For Season 2

Based on the Philipp Meyer novel of the same name, American Rust debuted on Showtime in September 2021, bolstered by a talented cast led by Jeff Daniels and Maura Tierney. Unlike most other shows on this list, however, the Rust Belt-set crime drama fare very well with critics upon its release. Plus, its nightly airings on Showtime failed to bring in more than 400,000 viewers for any of its nine episodes, with the premium cable channel eventually cancelling American Rust in January 2022. That cancellation wasn’t permanent, clearly, as it was picked up for a second season by Amazon Freevee (formerly IMDb TV) on June 9, as it continues building up its list of original projects.

The Boys Season 4

Currently in the midst of its third season, which has now fully brought Supernatural vet Jensen Ackles into the chaos, The Boys has been one of Amazon Studios’ most attention-worthy hits, thanks in part to its bloody superhero mayhem, and also for its effort to be the most extreme TV show out there. (That Termite scene, amirite?) With lots of comic book source material still left to pull from for showrunner Eric Kripke & Co., the darkly comedic Prime Video series was officially renewed for Season 4 on June 10. Given how effects-heavy the show is, it’s hard to tell when the next batch of episodes will arrive, nor when the upcoming spinoff series will debut.

Schmigadoon! Season 2

TV musicals are usually limited to one-off specials as opposed to episodic series, but recent years have seen such norms changing. Apple TV+ delivered a sub-genre winner with the surreal romance-focused comedy Schmigadoon!, with Keegan-Michael Key and Cecily Strong leading a stellar cast through its love letter to 1940s musicals. Thankfully, the streaming service went public on June 10 with news that Schmigadoon! will return for a second season that will spoof musical projects from the ‘60s and ‘70s as the couple visits “Schmicago.” Fans don’t even have to wait to hear about new cast members, which will now include Titus Burgess and Patrick Page as series regulars. The majority of Season 1’s co-stars, including Kristin Chenoweth and Alan Cumming, will also return. 

Squid Game Season 2

The world was a different place during the first half of September 2021, before Hwang Dong-hyuk’s horror-fueled thriller Squid Game became arguably the biggest TV show of the streaming era. With billions upon billions of minutes viewed by millions of fans around the globe, Squid Game is inarguably one of Netflix’s marquee series, so the lack of renewal news that followed its worldwide success was quite surprising to say the least. Especially since early development on future episodes was teased by the studio and the show’s creator, all while the show became one of the streaming service’s most merch-friendly originals. But there’s no need for waiting anymore, as the series was officially renewed on June 12 for Season 2, which will introduce Young-hee’s boyfriend Cheol-su. 

With any luck, even more celebration-worthy series renewals are on the way, but you can head to our 2022 TV premiere schedule to see what new and returning shows will be arriving on the small screen soon.

It’s a pretty special feeling when you can recognize someone by their voice alone, and The Bob’s Burgers Movie star Kristen Schaal is certainly an actress that is instantly recognizable upon hearing her unique and quirky voice. Schaal is a comedic actress who, despite being fired from South Park early in her career, not only lends her voice to some of the most fun animated movies and series of our time, but also acts in some pretty great live action roles, as well. Here are some great Kristen Schaal movies and tv shows that are a real good time if you like the lovable actress.

Bob’s Burgers (Hulu)

Centered on a family in New Jersey who live above the burger joint they run together, Bob’s Burgers is an animated comedy series that brings a lot of eccentric and lovable characters together. Bob, the male head of the Belcher family, is basically the Gordon Ramsey of burgers, but even though his food is to die for, he's struggling to make ends meet and keep his restaurant and chef dreams alive.

Honestly, Bob’s Burgers is the ultimate comfort show. It’s like the series form of a warm hug, and always manages to make you feel good even though it does handle some rough topics at times. Kristen Schaal voices Louise, the youngest of the three Belcher children, and her sweet voice acts as a kind of foil to Louise’s chaotic nature. The ongoing show has 12 bingeable seasons full of some pretty great episodes and a 2022 film that's part of the new movie releases, so be prepared to be in it for the long haul with this gem.

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The Last Man On Earth (Hulu)

While the title is pretty self explanatory, The Last Man on Earth centers on a man, played by the series creator Will Forte, who believes himself to be the last man living on Earth after a virus wipes out humanity. After leaving signs of his survival and stealing major historical and cultural artifacts all over the continental US, he finally locates another survivor, played by Kristen Schaal, whom he finds to be one of the most annoying people he has ever met, but feels obligated to repopulate the planet with her.

The Last Man on Earth is a hilarious take on a post-apocalyptic world. It’s like Zombieland without the zombies and with less people. While Will Forte and Kristen Schaal’s intense characters bring a ton of comedy to the series, it’s a show that has some real depth to it and explores mankind’s inner workings. If you love Schaal’s sense of humor but prefer a live action series, The Last Man on Earth is probably exactly what you’re looking for.

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The Heart, She Holler (HBO Max)

Just looking at the title, you probably have no clue what to expect from The Heart, She Holler and I would implore you to just go ahead and dive in blind, because it is quite the experience. However, here’s a little explanation: it’s like if Trailer Park Boys and Schitt’s Creek had a baby, and that baby grew up on a steady diet of Days of Our Lives and a whole lot of vintage horror flicks. The plot of the show really doesn’t matter in the grand scheme of everything that is going on there, but basically Patton Oswalt’s isolated character inherits a town and comes back to run it surrounded by a number of questionable characters.

The Heart, She Holler is unhinged, and that’s putting it lightly. Fans of Kristen Schaal will be used to a good amount of weirdness and unexpected humor, and this Adult Swim series is great for gauging just how much chaos you can handle.

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What We Do In The Shadows (Hulu)

What We Do in the Shadows is a comedy series about a group of bizarre vampires who have been roommates for hundreds of years. The series, based on a previously made film of the same name, is shot mockumentary style and follows the nights of the group of vampire friends. It’s kind of like if the Friends friends were vampires.

For people who like Kristen Schaal and the regular crowd she tends to team up with, What We Do in the Shadows is a must. Schaal has a relatively large recurring role in the series as The Guide, a vampire who works for the vampire council in summoning vampires accused of crimes. The humor in the series is A+, and right up Schaal’s alley.

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Flight Of The Conchords (HBO Max)

Created by stars Jemaine Clement and Bret McKenzie, Flight of the Conchords sees the two play fictionalized versions of themselves as they leave New Zealand for The Big Apple to make a go of it as folk music artists.

Flight of the Conchords is another series that puts Kristen Schaal alongside people she frequently works with, and the effect is awesome. Schaal plays a super fan (pretty much the only fan) of the titular band. She’s borderline obsessive and appears in a majority of the episodes. Flight of the Conchords is a gem of a show, and was at near the beginning of Schaal’s now extensive comedy career, so it’s a great one to revisit.

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BoJack Horseman

BoJack Horseman centers around a horse, voiced by Will Arnett, who is struggling with depression and addiction after his very popular show was canceled. It’s an adult, animated comedy series that is honestly pretty dark, but that the stark realness of the show is foiled by how incredibly satirical it is, is just one of the many brilliances that come from the series.

While Kristen Schaal isn’t a main character of the series, her recurring character of Sarah Lynn reflects some of the same themes as the titular BoJack character. This dark satirical take on real life struggles and ideas is a theme fans can see in a number of Schaal’s projects, and BoJack Horseman is one that does it extremely well, making it definitely worth checking out if you haven’t already.

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Our Flag Means Death (HBO Max)

A romantic, adventure comedy about pirates starring Thor: Love and Thunder’s Taika Waititi? I am beyond on board. The new series centers around a rich aristocrat in the early 1700s who decides he wants to give it all up and become a pirate. Cue the hilarity. 

Fans of Kristen Schaal will love this show, as it has plenty of connections to her other projects like Flight of the Conchords and What We Do in the Shadows, making the on screen chemistry between her and the other comedic actors A+, and giving fans a very familiar comedy style. Schaal has only appeared in a few episodes so far, but fans will fondly find the show akin to her other works. 

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Gravity Falls (Hulu)

After being sent to the titular town in Oregon to live with their eccentric uncle, the Dipper twins are thrown into the mystical secrets that Gravity Falls has to unveil. The Kristen Schaal and Jason Ritter led animated series is kind of like a cross between Scooby Doo and Haven with a lot of endearing humor. 

Gravity Falls won two Primetime Emmys and is beloved by children, teens, and adults alike. It’s a little different than the more mature dark comedies and adult-humored projects Kristen Schaal is a part of, but Gravity Falls is one of the very few productions that almost everyone can agree is superb, with both seasons earning a place on the very select list of productions with 100% on Rotten Tomatoes.

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30 Rock (Hulu)

Created, written, and starring the great Tina Fey, 30 Rock is a comedy series based on her time as head writer for Saturday Night Live. The cast of 30 Rock includes big names like Alec Baldwin and Tracy Morgan and it won an impressive 16 Primetime Emmys. 

I love Kristen Schaal in 30 Rock, even though she had a small recurring role. She is her regular chaotic self in the series and is a nice addition to the many different strong and satirical characters that are present through the entire seven seasons of the series.

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The Toy Story Franchise (Disney+)

Toy Story is one of Disney / Pixar's most popular and recognizable franchises and it spans over 20 years, reaching generations of children. The franchise is centered on a group of toys that come alive when no one is watching and get into all kinds of sticky situations, helping each other as a team along the way.

Toy Story is beloved and holds a special place in a lot of people’s hearts. Kristen Schaal joined the Toy Story cast in the third film as the triceratops toy, Trixie, and fans will recognize her voice pretty instantly as a nice addition. She is a relatively minor character, although Trixie is the central figure in one of the franchise’s shorts, Toy Story That Time Forgot.

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With The Bob’s Burgers Movie recently released in theaters and getting rave reviews, now is pretty much the perfect time to revisit some of Kristen Schaal’s best roles, or even watch some of them for the first time. Luckily, pretty much everything notable she has worked on is available to stream online, but for now you’ll have to head into theaters for her newly released film. I know, what a drag. 

What We Do In The Shadows is not just a great and hilarious vampire series, but also very much a celebration of vampire lore. The mythology around the undead monsters is vast and complicated, and the show regularly crafts stories that explore the nooks and crannies. There is, however, one incredibly odd and obscure rule that the filmmakers have never been able to find a way to include, and it involves a bizarre trick to control vampires using rice.

With What We Do In The Shadows Season 4 soon on the way, the cast and filmmakers took part in a virtual press conference (shortly after news broke of a two-season renewal), and I asked producers Stefani Robinson and Paul Simms about how the show deals with the wide variety of vampire rules, and how they dictate storytelling. Robinson explained that there was a great deal of research done early in the development of the show, but one strange thing that was discovered was that there isn’t exactly a lot of consistency when it comes to different variations of the bloodsuckers. Said Robinson,

Continuing, Stefani Robinson explained that period of research was followed by the What We Do In The Shadows writers figuring out how to apply what they had learned in the development of different episodes. Naturally, they were drawn to the weird and lesser known details from the fictional history, including the weird relationship that vampires have with rice:

So what exactly is this strange vampires and rice thing? Paul Simms picked up from where Stefani Robinson left off, revealing that it is something that has been discussed in the development of every season but never utilized:

The mockumentary format of What We Do In The Shadows is frequently utilized to execute exposition, but one can understand why this one is tricky to naturally handle. For one thing, the show might need to come up with some kind of explanation for the behavior, and that’s tricky all by itself.

Based on the conversation, it sounds like vampires counting rice won’t be featured in the upcoming run of episodes, but we expect plenty of excellent alternative fun in what’s ahead – and fans will be able to watch very soon. While Season 3 only concluded last October, What We Do In The Shadows Season 4 is scheduled to kick off on July 12 with a two episode premiere. They will be available to stream with a Hulu subscription the next day after their debut on FX. The first three seasons are now available, and it’s not only among the best horror shows on the service, but one of the best shows period.

To learn more about what’s ahead on the small screen in the months ahead, check out our 2022 TV Schedule.

If you are like me, the preferred method to distract yourself from the horrors of 2020 has been to seek out even more horror, TV shows and movies included. That being said, I bet you were looking forward to American Horror Story Season 10 more than ever this year and was devastated to learn it was delayed.

Well, Ryan Murphy and Brad Falchuk’s long-running collection of disturbing psychosexual oddities was not the only series of the scary variety alone to suffer that same Covid-19 related fate to have its latest (or even) first season postponed for the next year. In fact, if you look on the bright side, this means that 2021 it looking to have the most plentiful selection of horror TV shows in history!

In addition to Season 10 of American Horror Story, what other horror TV shows should you keep your eyes peeled for in 2021? I have collected 13 more returning classics and soon-to-be favorites that will keep gorehounds up into the wee hours of the night (and not just because they will not be able to sleep). Strap in for the ultimate binge of horror TV shows that you have to look forward to, starting with an aforementioned modern classic.

American Horror Story, Season 10 - FX (TBA)

Last season, in 2019, we got an epic ‘80s slasher throwback, but fans have no idea what to expect for the latest installment of this seasonal horror anthology (including its 2021 FX premiere date), save a few subtle hints dropped by co-creator Ryan Murphy. What we do know about American Horror Story Season 10, which just went into production in October 2020, is that cast favorites Sarah Paulson and Evan Peters are set to return along with the exciting addition of Macaulay Culkin (yes, that Macaulay Culkin).

Chucky, Season 1 - Syfy (TBA)

Speaking of ‘80s slasher throwbacks, the 1988 satirical horror classic Child’s Play got a modernized remake in 2019, much to chagrin of several fans and the franchise’s original creator, Don Mancini. Luckily, Mancini will be resurrecting the property again himself in the upcoming series Chucky on Syfy sometime in 2021, with Brad Dourif returning to voice the original sadistic, freckle-faced kid’s toy.

The Last Of Us, Season 1 - HBO (TBA)

Despite its stirring and boldly devastating narrative, the rarity of decent video game movie has fans dreading the idea of a feature-length, live-action adaptation of The Last of Us. Fortunately, that curse is less applicable to TV shows, which is why this upcoming HBO series based on the acclaimed PlayStation exclusive set during the aftermath of the zombie apocalypse has promise, especially with original game writer Neil Druckman and Chernobyl creator Craig Mazin running things.

Black Summer, Season 2 - Netflix (TBA)

Speaking of the zombie apocalypse, this Netflix original serves as a loosely connected and more earnest spin-off of Syfy’s darkly humorous Z Nation series, tracing the origins of a grisly dystopia overrun with flesh-eating reanimated corpses. Months after its 2019 release, Black Summer was renewed for Season 2 - which resumed production in September 2020, ensuring a currently unspecified release for 2021.

The Walking Dead, Seasons 10-11 - AMC (Spring, Fall 2021)

Of course, there would not be so many zombie TV shows these days without the overwhelming success of AMC’s adaptation of Robert Kirkman’s popular comic book, which wrapped up its tenth season in October… or so we thought. In addition to the traditional fall premiere of The Walking Dead’s eleventh season in 2021, Season 10 will get a six-episode extension in spring of that year, because there is always enough room for stories in a series with two spin-offs of its own under its belt.

Stranger Things, Season 4 - Netflix (TBA)

On the other hand, reports have suggested that Netflix’s ultra-popular tribute to ‘80s sci-fi nostalgia may be closing the portal to the Upside Down permanently soon. Regardless, fans are itching to see the outcome of the Season 3 cliffhanger of Stranger Things and finally will sometime in 2021 with the release of Season 4, which just went back into production in September.

Locke & Key, Season 2 - Netflix (TBA)

Also kicking off production in September 2020 was Season 2 of this fellow Netflix original about a group of ordinary youths plagued by extraordinary circumstances. Thus, Locke & Key, inspired by the IDW comic book series of the same name, should be expected to return in 2021, but the question of when is just another mystery to be answered with this series.

The Sandman, Season 1 - Netflix (TBA)

Also premiering on Netflix (eventually) in 2021 is the long, long-awaited adaptation of Neil Gaiman’s acclaimed interpretation of DC’s Sandman character. After several failed attempts at a movie and a recent Audible-exclusive radio play-style adaptation, the strange story of the The Sandman will finally enter the live-action medium as a series soon.

Slasher, Season 4 - Shudder (TBA)

Netflix was the birthplace for the first three seasons of this bloody anthology series. However, the new story in Season 4 of Slasher (subtitled Flesh & Blood and featuring iconic filmmaker David Cronenberg in the cast) will debut exclusively on all-horror streaming platform Shudder, which sounds like a more appropriate home, by comparison.

Creepshow, Season 2 - Shudder (Fall 2021)

Shudder is also home to this fellow anthology series (offering two stories per episode) inspired by George A. Romero and Stephen King’s 1982 feature-length collection of comically creepy tales from 1982. Season 2 of Creepshow was renewed in October 2019, but production delays postponed its release until next fall, but an animated special released around Halloween 2020 helped ease the weight of anticipation.

Just Beyond, Season 1 - Disney+ (TBA)

The most unexpected streaming platform to join in on the TV horror anthology trend is Disney+, but do not expect it to go too far off brand. In 2021, it will debut Just Beyond, inspired by a graphic novel series of the same name from Goosebumps author R.L. Stine.

Gremlins: Secrets Of The Mogwai, Season 1 - HBO Max (TBA)

Families may not have too many reservations either about letting their children watch this animated series spin-off of one of the most beloved horror comedies of early 1980s. Gremlins: Secrets of the Mogwai has yet to be given a specific date for its exclusive HBO Max release in 2021, but I think that some time around Christmas would be the most fitting.

Castlevania, Season 4 - Netflix (TBA)

As for animated series that are best left for after the children are put to bed, this bloody ode to victorian horror based on a popular video game takes the cake. Castlevania will be back on Netflix for more vampire slaying action in its fourth season in 2021.

What We Do In The Shadows, Season 3 - FX (TBA)

Speaking of vampires, it would actually be kind of a bummer to see these lovably ridiculous bloodsuckers in this Office-style horror satire get slayed. FX’s What We Do in the Shadows is just as the funny as the film, co-directed and co-starring Taika Waititi, that inspired it and, eventually in 2021, Season 3 will see the light of day.

What do you think? Are you delighted for the amount of horror TV shows in 2021, or is the overwhelming amount of choices what really scares you? Let us know in the comments and be sure to check back for additional information and updates on the scariest series on television, as well as even more insight into what to expect on TV in the coming year, here on CinemaBlend.

Sprq Point may have lost Skylar Astin’s Max in Zoey’s Extraordinary Playlist Season 1, but it’s gaining another employee in Season 2. The musical dramedy promoted four of its recurring actors to series regulars ahead of next season and now, it’s adding a What We Do in the Shadows star for a multi-episode arc as well.

Harvey Guillén is joining Zoey’s Extraordinary Playlist in Season 2. The actor will play George, a recurring character and programmer who will be attempting to impress Jane Levy’s Zoey and the rest of his colleagues at Sprq Point. According to Variety, Guillén is set to make his debut on the NBC series during its Season 2 premiere.

Based on the minimal information we have so far, I’d wager that Zoey will be George’s boss, and it’s possible that he’ll be replacing either Max or Leif on the company’s fourth floor. I say that because Max was promoted to manager last year before being fired, leaving an open position on Zoey’s team of programmers. Instead of returning to the company, Max realized he liked being a manager and decided to look for a job elsewhere.

Meanwhile, Leif’s fling with Lauren Graham’s Joan ended and, upset, he’s contemplating leaving Zoey’s team for the sixth floor. My guess is that Leif will actually move on up and that’s where Season 2 will begin, with George filling that spot. That said, I wonder how Zoey will react to George’s need for approval. Will she be all for it or annoyed? Will she have to listen to his heart songs? I’d wager that the answer to that last question is yes, so bring it on!

Harvey Guillén is most notable for playing Guillermo de la Cruz, Nandor’s vampire familiar in FX’s What We Do in the Shadows. The series is based on Taika Waititi and Jemaine Clement’s 2014 film and sees Guillermo wanting to become a vampire himself. In Season 1, he was surprised to discover that he’s a descendant of Abraham Van Helsing, a famed vampire hunter. Guillén’s other TV credits include The Magicians, The Good Place, and Crazy Ex-Girlfriend, among several others.

Zoey’s Extraordinary Playlist Season 2 will tackle the aftermath of Mitch’s death and the impact that has on Zoey and her family. In addition to grappling with her grief and having work-life balance, Zoey’s complicated feelings for Max and Simon will continue to be addressed. Skylar Astin teased that there’s certainly a “lot to unpack” with regards to the love triangle next season.

Zoey’s Extraordinary Playlist Season 2 is expected to premiere at some point in 2021 on NBC. Stay tuned to CinemaBlend for updates. In the meantime, be sure to check out our fall TV premiere schedule for more on what to watch.

Spoilers below for the Season 2 finale of What We Do In the Shadows, so be warned!

For its final installment of Season 2, What We Do In the Shadows hearkened back to the first-season episode ("The Trial") that introduced the vampiric council, which featured cameos from former vampire actors such as Tilda Swinton, Paul Reubens, Evan Rachel Wood and more. With "Nouveau The?a?tre des Vampires," the FX comedy creators wanted to bring in the most suitable actor possible to lead a group of theatrical vamps: Interview with the Vampire star Antonio Banderas.

As fans of the Neil Jordan film will no doubt remember, Antonio Banderas played the role of Armand in Interview with the Vampire. Armand was the leader of the Théâtre des Vampires (19th century edition), who would put on violent and perverse stage shows for humans that usually ended in deaths. It seemed like he would pop up at any moment during What We Do In the Shadows, and co-creator Jemaine Clement definitely intended to make it so. Here's what he told EW:

While it would have been equally awesome to see Brad Pitt and/or Kirsten Dunst sitting in the crowd watching Nandor, Laszlo, Nadja and Colin on stage, that scenario would have probably been even more impossible than securing Antonio Banderas. Of course, it's unknown exactly why Banderas hasn't been able to reprise the role of Armand for What We Do In the Shadows. I certainly hope it's more of a scheduling issue than a case of him not being interested in doing it.

To be sure, Antonio Banderas is a busy man. Having taken on his first big U.S. TV acting role as Pablo Picasso in Genius in 2018, the actor appeared in a handful of movies in 2019, he showed up as a pirate king in 2020's Doolittle, and he's got several movies set for 2021, including the action sequel The Hitman's Wife's Bodyguard, the comedic drama Official Competition and the video game adaptation Uncharted with Tom Holland. (Don't expect for his rumored role in The New Mutants sequel, though, since that probably won't happen.) Banderas probably would have needed to be an actual vampire in order to make a cameo work for What We Do In the Shadows.

Even though Antonio Banderas wasn't able to lead the vampiric theater group, his absence allowed for Jemaine Clement to step up and take on the Master of Ceremonies role, reprising his role of Vladislav from the original What We Do In the Shadows film. (No Taika Waititi this time, though.) It was the second time he showed up on screen in the TV series, having first returned for the aforementioned installment "The Trial." It turns out he actually wasn't planning on filling in for the role, even without Banderas involved, but the timing worked out just so. In his words:

Unlike just about every other vampire in the theater, Jemaine Clement's Vladislav escaped the deadly wrath of Guillermo Buillermo, er, of Guillermo de la Cruz. Just when Nandor's familiar dropped in to save the day, Vladislav turned into a bat and hauled his fuzzy ass out of there.

What We Do In the Shadows is done with Season 2, which featured cameos from other A-listers such as Mark Hamill, Benedict Wong, Haley Joel Osment and more. All episodes are available to stream in full on Hulu, and the show has already been renewed for Season 3 by FX, so fans can expect to see more bloodsucking fun in 2021. Here's hoping Antonio Banderas can find the time to jump in a coffin and head to the set. While waiting to hear more about the next season, check out our Summer 2020 TV premiere schedule.

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Over the course of the past five years, Taika Waititi went from an acclaimed New Zealand indie filmmaker to a hot-shot Hollywood director with an Oscar to his name and helming Marvel movies like Thor: Ragnarok, as well as the season finale of Disney+'s Star Wars series, The Mandalorian. This transition didn't occur overnight, but it happened quickly. And it's not hard to see why Waititi's career progressed so swiftly. The charming actor-writer-director makes appealing, enjoyable movies both big and small, and his creative stamp and influence can be seen on budgets both tiny and enormous.

Whether you've been a fan for years or you're just discovering the Jojo Rabbit director, he's got a wealth of content out there that's available at the click of a button. Here's where you can stream many of Taika Waititi's movies and TV shows, including some of his earliest projects.

Hunt For The Wilderpeople (Hulu)

Before he helmed one of 2017's biggest blockbusters, Thor: Ragnarok, Taika Waititi co-wrote, produced, and directed the notably much-smaller indie New Zealand adventure comedy-drama, 2016's Hunt for the Wilderpeople. Starring Julian Dennison (Deadpool 2) and Sam Neill (Jurassic Park), this adorable low-budget Sundance charmer follows a foster son and his father figure as they become the targets of a manhunt. Riding on the enormous, enjoyable sweetness of this oddball screen duo, Waititi's recognizable balance of dry comedy and warm characters is well-displayed, producing a fun, rewarding, and massively heartfelt sleeper hit. Made and released between What We Do in the Shadows and Thor: Ragnarok, this one might've slipped through the cracks for some moviegoers, but it's not hard to find. It's currently available to stream on Hulu.

Stream It on Hulu.

Boy (Amazon Prime)

Similar to Hunt for the Wilderpeople, Taika Waititi's sophomore feature, Boy, didn't get too much notice outside of film festivals and critic circles. But it's considered another offbeat, winning dramedy from the acclaimed writer/director, one who was only continuing to come into his own and find his stride with this second feature. Inspired by his Oscar-nominated short film, Two Cars, One Night, this 2012 New Zealand film is another coming-of-age tale with a big heart and a gentle look at the perspective of a sensitive, inquisitive young boy — an acute point-of-view that would also carry over into both Jojo Rabbit and the aforementioned Hunt for the Wilderpeople. It's praised as a hopeful, loving little film that serves as an early introduction to many of the reoccurring themes present throughout the grand majority of Waititi's movies, most notably his smaller, more personal titles.

Stream It on Amazon Prime.

Thor: Ragnarok (Disney+)

It's safe to assume that Thor: Ragnarok is Taika Waititi's most popular, well-known movie. The Thor sequel single-handedly turned Waititi from an acclaimed indie filmmaker to the guy involved in some of the biggest movies and shows in Hollywood. While there are several Marvel directors who don't make creative stamps in the ever-growing Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), Waititi's influence was apparent throughout this well-liked sequel. Gleefully rejuvenating the Thor franchise by giving the larger-than-life title character a silly, goofier sequel with quips and sight gags galore, it was considered an entertaining, refreshing change-of-pace, and it continued to prove that Chris Hemsworth is typically at his best when playing against his chiseled, handsome demeanor.

This 2017 movie essentially gave Waititi the keys to Hollywood, paving the way for his Oscar-winning comedy, Jojo Rabbit, and his Star Wars contributions, in addition to the next Thor sequel.

Stream It On Disney+.

What We Do In The Shadows (2015) (Kanopy)

For my money, 2015's hilarious What We Do in the Shadows still remains Taika Waititi's finest film. Made in partnership with his regular collaborator, Jemaine Clement, who co-wrote, co-directed and also starred in this cult favorite, this mockumentary vampire-comedy is a screamingly funny delight —a smart, consistently inventive take on vampire lore which imagines a modern-day group of blood-sucking roommates who've been immortal for centuries, yet struggle to adapt into common society.

Released shortly after an era of Twilight blockbusters, What We Do in the Shadows cleverly and successfully bridges the gap between new-age bloodsuckers and the classic vampire traditions of yore. It contemporarily re-adapts these creatures in a way that impressively provides an original, respectful, and remarkably fresh and funny look at this mythical monsters. It's a bloody good time, and one of the funniest movies in years.

Stream It on Kanopy.

Eagle Vs. Shark (Sundance Now)

When Eagle vs. Shark made its world premiere at the Sundance Film Festival in 2007, it was compared endlessly — and rather unfairly — to the off-beat indie comedy likes of Napoleon Dynamite. While that comparison is ultimately understandable, it should also be noted that any stylistic similarities found between these two movies are ultimately shallow beyond the surface. Indeed, Waititi's feature directorial debut is a quaint, dryly funny romantic comedy about a lowly, painfully shy fast food employee (Loren Horsley) who fosters romantic feelings for an arrogant, self-involved video game store employee (Jemaine Clement), before they eventually develop an awkward fling.

The comedy is slightly cruder and more bitter than future Waititi movies, but it contains his sweet sentimentality — notably for its down-on-her-luck protagonist. While it doesn't result in his finest film, it's a worthwhile debut.

Stream It on Sundance Now.

Flight of the Conchords (HBO Go)

A musical sitcom about a pair of struggling New Zealand folk musicians who relocate to New York City in search of fame in the music industry, Flight of the Conchords is a hilarious, immensely charming series with a lovely mix of quirky comedy and toe-tapping musical numbers. While Taika Waititi is only on-board for a handful of episodes, including the Season 2 finale (which also became the series finale), his sensibilities match perfectly with the scrappy stylings of these two musicians. While Conchords was more of a cult favorite than a ratings hit, the folks involved went on to bigger things. Notably, bandmate Bret McKenzie won an Oscar for his song "Man or Muppet" in 2011's The Muppets, while Clement continued working with Waititi with What We Do in the Shadows and the FX comedy series of the same name.

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The Mandalorian (Disney+)

Once simply a charming, quirky indie filmmaker, Taika Waititi has worked his way into the Disney corporation — rather surprisingly — through Marvel's Thor: Ragnarok. The critical/commercial success of that blockbuster sequel meant Disney wanted to keep Waititi on their side, thus finding a way to get Waititi involved with their ever-evolving Star Wars franchise. Specifically, Waititi provides the voice of IG-11 in The Mandalorian, available on Disney+. In addition to voicing this scene-stealing supporting role, Waititi took over the reigns of the Season 1 finale, "Chapter 8: Redemption." Evidently, Disney was happy with how Waititi directed this episode, because the corporation announced that Waititi will soon be helming an upcoming Star Wars movie.

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What We Do In The Shadows (2019-Present) (Hulu)

Based on the acclaimed mockumentary comedy of the same name, FX's What We Do in the Shadows is primarily the work of Jemaine Clement, the co-writer, co-director, and co-star of Taika Waititi's film. Waititi doesn't play as big of a hand in this show as he did in the film that inspired it, particularly as he doesn't act in it nor write any episodes, but he did direct a few episodes in the first season. Specifically, Waititi called the shots on the pilot, and he also directed the seventh episode and the Season 1 finale. Unfortunately, Waititi didn't direct any episodes in Season 2, which is currently airing on FX, but that's certainly understandable. After all, Waititi has been very, very busy with a variety of different projects lately — as you can see from this piece.

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Green Lantern (HBO Go)

There is a lot to be said about 2011's Green Lantern — not much of which is flattering. Even Ryan Reynolds is prone to making fun of the movie at any given moment. Indeed, Warner Bros.' misfired attempt to bring this familiar comic book character to the screen didn't bring a lot of green for the studio — ironically enough — but it did give Taika Waititi one of his biggest on-screen roles to date. As Tom Kalmaku, Waititi is ultimately stuck in "best friend character" mode in Martin Campbell's 2011 adaptation, but he provides little bits of wit and humor to an otherwise drab, cynical blockbuster. It also fostered a fine working friendship with Waititi and Reynolds. They've since reunited for Free Guy, an action-comedy that's now expected to hit theaters on December 11th. Hopefully, this upcoming team-up turns out better.

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What's your favorite Taika Waititi movie or TV show? Let us know in the comments below!

Mark Hamill might largely be known for his time on screen as Star Wars' Luke Skywalker, or for his many balls-to-the-wall vocal performances like The Joker in Batman: The Animated Series, but, lately, the actor has also become well-known for something else: tweeting about his favorite television shows. While you might think that Hamill would be too busy appearing on series like The Flash and Knightfall to indulge in the simple pleasures of getting immersed in a good TV show, he, like many of us, does have free time to spend on such pursuits. And, now we know why Hamill loves taking to social media to talk about his favorites so much.

Mark Hamill recently popped up on the FX vampire comedy What We Do in the Shadows as an ancient vamp who reappears and causes one of the leading blood suckers to flee his old rival. Hamill was a big fan of the film of the same name which inspired the show, and has tweeted about his love of the series, which put him on the producer's radar and ended up getting him the part.

But, if you think Hamill only tweets about the shows he loves to watch to see if he can get work, you'd be wrong. It turns out he has a problem that many TV fans do, so all of this Twitter work is selfish in quite a different way. Here's what he told Entertainment Tonight about why he's been so vocal about What We Do in the Shadows and his other favorite television shows:

Oh. My. Goodness! Doesn't this just make you love Mark Hamill even more? Not only is he not trolling for work when he tweets about shows like Brooklyn Nine-Nine and Superstore, but he's got a really simple goal that everyone can get behind and understand. All of us have been completely in love with a TV show, only to have it cut down in its prime because not enough folks are watching / talking about it. Hamill currently has 3.8 million followers on Twitter, so it makes complete sense that he'd use his platform for good and try to increase the eyeballs on shows he enjoys, and doesn't want to see cancelled.

In at least one case, it would seem that Mark Hamill's public love for a show may have helped it stick around a bit longer. When the aforementioned Brooklyn Nine-Nine was cancelled by Fox at the end of its fifth season (which was two years ago), Hamill posted about it on Twitter, and noted that he wasn't ready to say goodbye to the silly cop comedy with tons of heart.

He also admitted to holding long grudges when his favorites get axed and added #EverythingILikeGetsCancelled to his post, and, wouldn't you know it, just a few days later the show was picked up by NBC. It's no guarantee that Hamill's post helped the comedy out, but star Terry Crews certainly thought it did, and that's reason enough to keep on tweeting and trying.

We've already seen some cancellations this year, so maybe Mark Hamill will step up and extol the virtues of one of those gone-too-soon series before long and help grant it another life. At the very least, we can be thankful that his love of What We Do in the Shadows led to a cool guest appearance, and hope that there will be more where that came from.

What We Do in the Shadows airs on FX, Wednesdays at 10 p.m. EST. For more on what to watch in the coming weeks, be sure to check out our Netflix premiere guide and see what your options are for summer TV!

Filmmaker Taika Waititi has had one hell of a last couple years. 2020 alone has been one of the more eventful ones so far, from winning an Academy Award for writing Jojo Rabbit, to recently being confirmed to helm an upcoming Star Wars movie. All of that came after reports in 2019 that he would return to the Marvel franchise he reinvented for its fourth installment, Thor: Love and Thunder.

With the unbelievable amount of trust the two biggest fandoms in cinema have instilled in him (no pressure, buddy), the New Zealand-born filmmaker is one of the hottest names behind (and even in front of) the camera. Of course, in a career spanning more two decades and includes an onscreen debut in a candy bar ad, it clearly took the 44-year-old a little bit of time to get there, leaving many of his achievements that do not involve Norse gods, galactic conflict and historical satire criminally overlooked.

As fascinated as you may already be by Taika Waititi, believe me when I say you have not seen anything yet. Of the following seven mind-blowing facts, a few of them do relate to some of his more well-known work, but they are nonetheless equally astonishing.

Taika Waititi’s Father Was A Founding Member Of Satan’s Slaves

Born in Wellington, New Zealand, on August 16, 1975, Taika Waititi was already destined to be an artistic visionary as the son of a teacher (his mother) and a painter (his father). But that is not particularly why he referred to his parents relationship as "the weirdest coupling ever." In an interview with Elijah Wood and Daniel Noah for the premiere episode of their podcast Visitations, the Lord of the Rings actor was shocked when the the Jojo Rabbit director revealed that his father was also a founding member of notorious biker gang Satan's Slaves. After his parents split when Waititi was 5, they still remained very supportive of their son's artistic aspirations, which would eventually earn him the 2017 title of "New Zealander of the Year."

Taika Waititi Is Tight With Flight Of The Conchords

A film that brought Taika Waititi closer to the American mainstream (pre-Thor: Ragnarok) is the 2014 vampire mockumentary What We Do in the Shadows, which he co-starred, co-wrote and co-directed with fellow Kiwi, Jemaine Clement, whom some may recognize as the other half of Flight of the Conchords, with Bret McKenzie. He has been close with "New Zealand's fourth most popular folk parody duo" since they were all part of the five-man comedy troupe known as So You're a Man, which performed on stages throughout New Zealand and Australia in the mid-1990s. Waititi also collaborated with the musical comedians on several episodes of their short-lived HBO sitcom and re-teamed with Clement to produce two televisions series spun-off from What We Do in the Shadows, including the FX show of the same name and Wellington Paranormal, which follows two police officer characters from the original film.

Taika Waititi Once Tried His Hand At Architectural Design

Taika Waititi's artistic endeavors are not limited to creating laughter onstage or through exciting action films, having created the cover art the for the album Shanks' Pony by Kiwi band Age Pryor (who made an appearance in his 2007 film Eagle vs. Shark), and illustrated Jo Randerson's collection of short stories The Keys to Hell. In fact, he once attempted to bring his talent to his hometown's public by collaborating with New Zealand architectural firm Wraight & Associates to propose a sculpture for the Wellington City Council's Wellington Gateway project. While plans to erect the structure were eventually scrapped over budgetary and air travel safety concerns, Waititi's design still managed to win a New Zealand Institute of Landscape Architects Gold Award in 2010.

Taika Waititi Consulted An Actual Theoretical Physicist About Space For Thor: Ragnarok

I have rarely known anyone so bold to write off Thor: Ragnarok as just another mindless blockbuster spectacle. It would be ignorant to assume such a thing, especially when you consider how seriously the project was taken by director Taika Waititi, who also provides the voice of rock-skinned optimist Korg and performed motion capture for fire giant Surtur. I mean, he even went as far as double checking the comic book film's depiction of space travel for accuracy with help from someone who studies such topics for a living. That someone is Clifford Johnson, a Los Angeles physics professor and lifelong comic book reader whom Marvel Studios has come to with questions of how to make a universe of super-powered vigilantes more believable on numerous occasions.

Taika Waititi Directed Parts Of Jojo Rabbit While In His Hitler Uniform

To honor his career-long tradition of acting in the films he directs, for Jojo Rabbit, his Oscar-winning World War II Germany-set satire inspired by Christine Leunens' novel Caging Skies, Taika Waititi cast himself as the title character's (Roman Griffin Davis) doofy imaginary friend, Adolf Hitler. Of course, putting in double duty like that left the multitasker less opportunities for wardrobe changes, meaning he would spend at least some days leading the production dressed as the Führer. Waititi revealed to The Hollywood Reporter that certain characteristics shared with the infamous dictator made playing the hallucinatory comic relief feel "weird," and described publicly giving orders to crew members in full costume as "a sad day," which must have made working on The Mandalorian a therapeutic experience.

Taika Waititi Sometimes Directed The Mandalorian In His Pajamas

In addition to directing its first season finale, Taika Waititi made a sneaky appearance on the smash hit Disney+ series The Mandalorian as bounty hunting droid IG-11. Merely providing the voice of the mechanical rival-turned-ally to Pedro Pascal's titular hero gave the director a certain freedom that he took full advantage of while calling the shots for his episode. Star Carl Weathers, who plays Bounty Hunters' Guild agent Greef Karga, had the following to say to SyFy Wire about Waititi's unique directorial style:

I doubt pajamas will become part of the normalized dress code on Star Wars projects, but of all the people who can pull them off on set, Taika Waititi is surely one of the few.

One Of Taika Waititi’s Inventions Makes Men’s Fashion More Convenient

Taika Waititi has proved time and time again through the dazzling originality of films such as Boy or Hunt for the Wilderpeople that he has one of the most inventive minds in the movie business today. What's lesser known is his knack for creating inventions that would prove miraculously helpful or just utterly amusing. Waititi revealed in his own 2010 TEDx presentation his developments of an emory board guitar neck that sharpens your nails as your play music, a necktie that buttons into your shirt to prevent it moving with the wind, and a few other inventions that the world may not be ready for yet.

So, what do you think? Have I brought you out of the shadows and into a deeper understanding of Taika Waititi, or should I have conducted a more thorough hunt? Let us know in the comments and be sure to check back for more information and updates on the versatilely talented filmmaker as well as more in-depth trivia about your favorite celebrities here on CinemaBlend.

Comedy fans should know that the funniest TV shows on Hulu are an essential reason why it is one of the best streaming services to subscribe to today. From some of Hulu’s original TV shows to beloved classic sitcoms of the past, the following are some of the most hilarious series you can find with a Hulu subscription, in my opinion.

30 Rock (2006-2013)

Starring: Tina Fey, Alec Baldwin

What it’s about: An inside look at the uproarious antics going on behind the scenes of a live sketch comedy TV show.

Why it is one of the funniest TV shows on Hulu: Also created by former SNL star and writer Tina Fey, 30 Rock is a sharp industry satire that would slowly evolve into a wonderfully absurd workplace comedy.

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English Teacher (2024-Present)

Starring: Brian Jordan Alvarez, Stephanie Koenig

What it’s about: The struggles of a modern-day high school faculty member, as seen mostly through the eyes of the openly gay Evan Marquez.

Why it is one of the funniest TV shows on Hulu: Also created by Brian Jordan Alvarez, English Teacher is more than just another funny comedy set at a school but a surprisingly profound snapshot of the most polarizing sociological topics of today, from both adult and teen viewpoints.

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Ramy (2019-Present)

Starring: Ramy Youssef, Amr Waked

What it’s about: The New Jersey-born son of Egyptian immigrants seeks spiritual guidance to better understand his Muslim faith.

Why it is one of the funniest TV shows on Hulu: Comedian Ramy Youssef (who also co-created Ramy) earned a Golden Globe for portraying a fictionalized version of himself in this funny and profoundly moving meditation on cultural identity.

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Reservation Dogs (2021-2023)

Starring: D'Pharaoh Woon-A-Tai, Devery Jacobs, Paulina Alexis, Lane Factor

What it’s about: Jaded by their lives in an Oklahoma reservation community, four Indigenous teens plan to escape by turning to crime.

Why it is one of the funniest TV shows on Hulu: From creators Taika Waititi and Sterlin Harjo, Reservation Dogs sheds light on the life of the modern Indigenous youth through a cheekily comical guise.

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Only Murders In The Building (2021-Present)

Starring: Steve Martin, Martin Short, and Selena Gomez

What it’s about: A mismatched trio becomes a sensation when they start an investigative podcast about deadly crimes in their famed Manhattan apartment complex.

Why it is one of the funniest TV shows on Hulu: No TV show has captured the modern world’s obsession with true crime better, and in a funnier way, than the Hulu exclusive, Only Murders in the Building, which has Season 5 in the works.

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It’s Always Sunny In Philadelphia (2005-Present)

Starring: Rob McElhenney, Glenn Howerton, Charlie Day, Kaitlin Olsen, Danny DeVito

What it’s about: The misadventures of a group of narcissistic and borderline sociopathic friends who own an Irish pub in South Philadelphia.

Why it is one of the funniest TV shows on Hulu: If I were to give a name to this generation’s equivalent to Seinfeld, it would very likely be It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia, despite the long-running (16 seasons and counting) FX original’s propensity to be a bit stranger and much, much darker than Jerry Seinfeld and Larry David’s classic ever proved to be.

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New Girl (2011-2018)

Starring: Zooey Deschanel, Jake Johnson, Lamorne Morris, Max Greenfield, Hannah Simone

What it’s about: A recently heartbroken LA teacher moves in with three male strangers.

Why it is one of the funniest TV shows on Hulu: Zooey Deschanel brings her signature quirky charm to the small screen as the lead of creator Elizabeth Meriwether’s sitcom, but it’s her chemistry with the rest of the New Girl cast that makes it so irresistibly funny.

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What We Do In The Shadows (2019-2024)

Starring: Kayvan Novak, Matt Berry, Natasha Demetriou, Harvey Guillén, Mark Proksch

What it’s about: A camera crew follows the daily routine of a group of naive vampires and their familiar.

Why it is one of the funniest TV shows on Hulu: Cross the mockumentary-style humor of The Office with the lore pioneered by Dracula author Bram Stoker and you get one of the funniest horror TV shows available on Hulu, What We Do in the Shadows – a series adaptation of Jemaine Clement and Taika Waititi’s horror-comedy movie classic of the same name.

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Archer (2009-2023)

Starring: H. Jon Benjamin, Aisha Tyler

What it’s about: The adventures of the selfish, absent-minded top agent at the already dysfunctional International Secret Intelligence Service.

Why it is one of the funniest TV shows on Hulu: While there have already been countless parodies of great spy movies and TV shows for decades, no one has poked fun at espionage quite like creator Adam Reed’s Archer, and not just because it’s animated.

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Cheers (1982-1993)

Starring: Ted Danson, Shelley Long, Woody Harrelson

What it’s about: The staff and clientele of a Boston pub form strong relationships with one another.

Why it is one of the funniest TV shows on Hulu: In a time when family sitcoms were all the rage, the long-running, multi-Emmy Award-winning hit, Cheers – which Frasier was spun off from – redefined the sitcom family as the people you see every day when you stop for a drink on your way home from work.

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Futurama (1999-2023)

Starring: Billy West, John DiMaggio, Katey Sagal

What it’s about: A 20th-century pizza deliverer is accidentally frozen and wakes up 2000 years later.

Why it is one of the funniest TV shows on Hulu: The present-day looks funnier when shown through the lens of the futuristic society from Futurama, which – like co-creator Matt Groening’s other most famous creation, The Simpsons (which this series also referenced often) – pokes fun at pop culture mercilessly but makes it even more fun with sci-fi elements.

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How I Met Your Mother (2005-2014)

Starring: Josh Radnor, Jason Segel, Cobie Smulders, Neil Patrick Harris, Alyson Hannigan

What it’s about: A man tells his children his own love story… consisting mostly of anecdotes about his friends.

Why it is one of the funniest TV shows on Hulu: Created by Carter Bays and Craig Thomas and featuring a now-A-list cast, How I Met Your Mother became a widely beloved pop culture staple for its interesting comments on modern romance and surviving adulthood.

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Scrubs (2001-2010)

Starring: Zach Braff, Sarah Chalke, Donald Faison

What it’s about: An underachieving doctor learns about more than just medicine while working at Sacred Heart Hospital.

Why it is one of the funniest TV shows on Hulu: Fans of medical dramas and quirky sitcoms looking for a series that combines the styles of both should look no further than creator Bill Lawrence’s Scrubs, which is surrealistically funny but can be heartwarming and even heartbreaking at times.

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The Great (2020-2023)

Starring: Elle Fanning, Nicholas Hoult

What it’s about: A humorous retelling of the rise of Catherine the Great as the governess of Russia.

Why it is one of the funniest TV shows on Hulu: By being a bit loose with the facts, The Great also succeeds in being an amusing and thought-provoking reflection of modern-day society with more old-fashioned production design and lavish costumes.

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Abbott Elementary (2021-Present)

Starring: Quinta Brunson, Tyler James Williams

What it’s about: A camera crew follows the eccentric, diverse faculty at a Philadelphia elementary school with a low reputation.

Why it is one of the funniest TV shows on Hulu: The documentary-style sitcom is nothing new but star and creator Quinta Brunson’s Emmy-winning Abbott Elementary is a refreshing entry for its irreverent, high-brow sense of humor.

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Schitt’s Creek (2015-2020)

Starring: Eugene Levy, Catherine O’Hara, Dan Levy, Annie Murphy

What it’s about: A wealthy family is forced to live in a rural community they purchased as a joke when it becomes their sole asset after losing everything else.

Why it is one of the funniest TV shows on Hulu: Few “riches-to-rags” stories have been as uplifting, influential, and absolutely hilarious than this Canadian import, which is co-created by Schitt’s Creek cast members and real-life father and son, Eugene and Dan Levy.

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Everybody Hates Chris (2005-2009)

Starring: Tyler James Williams, Terry Crews

What it’s about: A funny, fictionalized look at the childhood of comedian Chris Rock.

Why it is one of the funniest TV shows on Hulu: Rock co-creates and narrates Everybody Hates Chris, which is a fun, autobiographical twist on the family sitcom.

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Modern Family (2009-2020)

Starring: Ed O’Neil, Sofia Vergara, Julie Bowen, Ty Burell, Jesse Tyler Ferguson, Eric Stonestreet

What it’s about: A documentary crew follows an aging divorcee, his new, younger Colombian wife, his daughter and her childish spouse, her younger brother and his husband, and their respective children

Why it is one of the funniest TV shows on Hulu: From creators Christopher Lloyd (not that one) and Steve Levitan, this sweet, Emmy-winning mockumentary-style ABC sitcom authentically, and tastefully, defines what it means to be a Modern Family.

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The Golden Girls (1985-1992)

Starring: Bea Arthur, Estelle Getty, Betty White, Rue McClanahan

What it’s about: A quartet of single women – including the down-to-earth Dorothy, her outspoken mother, Sophia, the dim but endearing Rose, and the romantically active Blanche – learn to survive each other as roommates in Miami.

Why it is one of the funniest TV shows on Hulu: As the title of The Golden Girls suggests, our central characters prove that, despite having entered their golden years, they have not yet lost their biting sense of humor.

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Rick And Morty (2013-Present)

Starring: Justin Roiland, Chris Parnell, Spencer Grammer, Sarah Chalke, Ian Cardoni, Harry Belden

What it’s about: An alcoholic mad scientist drags his meek, teenage grandson on dangerous, often life-changing adventures to different worlds.

Why it is one of the funniest TV shows on Hulu: While it is essentially an animated parody of Doc and Marty McFly’s relationship in Back to the Future, Rick and Morty (co-created by Community mastermind Dan Harmon) has become one of the most acclaimed science-fiction TV shows in recent memory.

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Atlanta (2016-2022)

Starring: Donald Glover, Brian Tyree Henry, Lakeith Stanfield, Zazie Beetz

What it’s about: A penniless college dropout takes on the responsibility of managing his cousin’s up-and-coming rap career.

Why it is one of the funniest TV shows on Hulu: I might be cheating by including this Emmy-winning FX original because, as seen in many of the best Atlanta episodes, it is more than a comedy but a dystopia of surrealist mundanity that can make you laugh, cry, frighten you, or leave you ultimately bewildered by its stunning creativity and brutal honesty.

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Letterkenny (2016-2023)

Starring: Jared Keeso, Nathan Dales, Michelle Mylett, K. Trevor Wilson

What it’s about: An inside look at rural Canada through the eyes of the diverse, eccentric citizens of the eponymous town.

Why it is one of the funniest TV shows on Hulu: You will never think of the Great White North in the same way again after the Letterkenny cast teaches you a whole new vocabulary, gives you a fresh perspective on a wide variety of topics (including classic pop culture moments), and has you howling with laughter, if you can keep up with the rapid-fire dialogue.

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Bob’s Burgers (2011-Present)

Starring: H. Jon Benjamin, Dan Mintz, Eugene Mirman, John Roberts, Kristen Schaal

What it’s about: Bob Belcher struggles to keep his restaurant in business and his sanity intact as he and his eccentric family endure a series of unusual, yet oddly relatable, mishaps.

Why it is one of the funniest TV shows on Hulu: The animated culinary comedy Bob’s Burgers (easily the sweetest and most endearingly quirky of anything in Fox’s Animation Domination slot) has also inspired an acclaimed feature-length spin-off released in 2022 and an actual cookbook, too.

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Key & Peele (2012-2015)

Starring: Keegan-Michael Key, Jordan Peele

What it’s about: A series of irreverent short films from the minds of the titular comedy duo.

Why it is one of the funniest TV shows on Hulu: The former MADtv cast members took the world by storm with one of the best sketch comedy TV shows in recent memory, Key & Peele, which showcased hilarious bits featuring a name pronunciation-challenged substitute teacher and man hired to translate President Barack Obama’s words into furious rants.

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These TV shows, old or new, are just what a Hulu subscriber needs to keep them laughing until they cry.

Late last year, Mark Hamill tweeted about an exciting new project, one he couldn’t discuss due to non-disclosure agreements. That secret project he “really, really loved” turned out to be a guest spot on Season 2 of FX’s What We Do in the Shadows. Recently, What We Do in the Shadows showrunner Paul Simms explained exactly how they got Mark Hamill onboard for the new season.

In Season 1 of the show, an episode in which Nandor, Nadja, and Laszlo visited the vampire council revealed a number of surprise guest stars, including True Blood’s Evan Rachel Wood, Tilda Swinton, Blade’s Wesley Snipes, and executive producers Jemaine Clement and Taika Waititi — both of whom directed and starred in the 2014 film the series is based on. For Season 2, What We Do in the Shadows managed to land Mark Hamill, which was an impressive feat. So how did his guest role come about? Here’s what Paul Simms told The Hollywood Reporter regarding his appearance:

Honestly, that’s a great story. It’s no secret that Mark Hamill really enjoyed Season 1 of the show and has said as much on social media. I’m also glad Hamill’s schedule was open for him to appear. That said, whether or not the Star Wars actor will be playing a vampire or another supernatural creature is still unclear.

Paul Simms did confirm there won't be quite so many guest stars appearing in one episode in Season 2 so, if viewers were expecting another vampire council-esque episode, they might be disappointed. However, Simms did tease other surprise appearances throughout the season. In his words:

It’s too bad they weren’t able to keep Mark Hamill’s appearance a surprise, but I’m sure his role will be a fun addition to the show regardless. I also wonder who the “funny character” from Season 1 will turn out to be, but we won’t have to wait too long to find out.

What We Do in the Shadows Season 2 airs every Wednesday at 10 p.m. ET on FX (and Hulu). For more on what to watch in the coming weeks, be sure to check out our full list of all the big TV finales.

I am the kind of movie fan who loves to see filmmakers attempt to combine two different genres that, in theory, should not blend smoothly but result in one exciting and uproarious concoction. That being said, I love horror-comedy movies and would even say that some of the best horror movies of all time have successfully managed to be as frightening as they are funny. See for yourself by looking at my recommendations for some of the best horror-comedy movies ever, along with a tip on how to watch them.

Dead Alive (1992)

Director: Peter Jackson

Starring: Timothy Balme, Diana Peñalver

What it’s about: A bite from a Sumatran rat-monkey unleashes a virus that turns most of a New Zealand town into ravenous, flesh-eating monsters.

Why it is one of the best horror-comedy movies: Before he was best known as the Oscar-winning director of the Lord of the Rings movies, Peter Jackson bread and butter was uproarious gorefests like Dead Alive, which is also known as Braindead.

How to watch Dead Alive

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Ghostbusters (1984)

Director: Ivan Reitman

Starring: Bill Murray, Dan Aykroyd, Harold Ramis, and Ernie Hudson

What it’s about: A group of New Yorkers work together to eliminate bizarre paranormal encounters throughout the city.

Why it is one of the best horror-comedy movies: Also written by Dan Aykroyd and Harold Ramis and one of Ivan Reitman’s best movies, the original Ghostbusters is one of the most universally beloved examples of fusing horrifying story elements with hilarious hijinks.

How to watch Ghostbusters

• Stream Ghostbusters on Max
• Rent or buy Ghostbusters on Amazon
• Buy Ghostbusters on Blu-ray on Amazon

The Menu (2022)

Director: Mark Mylod

Starring: Ralph Fiennes, Anya Taylor-Joy, Nicholas Hoult

What it’s about: Wealthy food enthusiasts discover that a special dining event curated by a prestigious chef is not quite the delicious experience they were hoping for.

Why it is one of the best horror-comedy movies: Anya Taylor-Joy (arguably the top Scream Queen of her time) proves that she possesses a striking wit as the central hero of The Menu – a pitch-black satire of elitist culinary culture with some real bite.

How to watch The Menu

• Stream The Menu on Netflix
• Rent or buy The Menu on Amazon
• Buy The Menu on Blu-ray on Amazon

Killer Klowns From Outer Space (1988)

Director: Stephen Chiodo

Starring: Grant Cramer, Suzanne Snyder

What it’s about: A young couple struggles to protect their town from an invasion of grotesque aliens disguised as clowns.

Why it is one of the best horror-comedy movies: Oddly enough, the antagonists from one of the truly funniest examples of the typically earnest creepy clown movie genre, Killer Klowns from Outer Space, are not actual harlequins but evil extraterrestrials who adopted a thematic aesthetic inspired by circus culture, for whatever reason.

How to watch Killer Klowns from Outer Space

• Stream Killer Klowns from Outer Space on MGM+
• Stream Killer Klowns from Outer Space on Tubi
• Rent or buy Killer Klowns from Outer Space on Amazon
• Buy Killer Klowns from Outer Space on Blu-ray on Amazon

Little Shop Of Horrors (1986)

Director: Frank Oz

Starring: Rick Moranis, Ellen Greene

What it’s about: A meek floral shop employee discovers that an unusual plant he recently purchased does not feed on water or sunlight, but human beings.

Why it is one of the best horror-comedy movies: Based on a popular stage show inspired by a Roger Korman classic, Little Shop of Horrors is also one of the best horror-comedy musical movies for its toe-tapping numbers and boasts one of the best ‘80s movie villains: the “mean, green” Audrey II.

How to watch Little Shop of Horrors

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Happy Death Day (2017)

Director: Christopher Landon

Starring: Jessica Rothe, Israel Broussard

What it’s about: A conceited college student finds herself reliving the same day over and over, allowing her the chance to identify the masked murderer who keeps killing her.

Why it is one of the best horror-comedy movies: The horror genre has plenty of great time-loop movies, but none are as funny as the wonderfully silly slasher, Happy Death Day.

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The Return Of The Living Dead (1985)

Director: Dan O’Bannon

Starring: Thom Matthews, James Karen

What it’s about: A pair of medical supply warehouse employees accidentally release a strange gas that causes the dead to rise.

Why it is one of the best horror-comedy movies: The origin of zombies being hungry for brains can be traced back to The Return of the Living Dead, which is arguably the better 1985 zombie movie over Day of the Dead but undeniably the more magnificently ridiculous.

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Tucker And Dale Vs. Evil (2010)

Director: Eli Craig

Starring: Alan Tudyk, Tyler Labine

What it’s about: Disaster strikes when a couple of hillbillies just trying to enjoy a vacation in the mountains are mistaken for slashers by a group of frightened college students.

Why it is one of the best horror-comedy movies: The classic slasher movie trope of shady country folk who are clearly psychopathic, possibly cannibalistic murderers is turned on its head in a hilarious and graphic fashion in Tucker and Dale vs. Evil.

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Ready Or Not (2019)

Director: Matt Bettinelli-Olpin, Tyler Gillett

Starring: Samara Weaving, Adam Brody

What it’s about: A newlywed agrees to her wealthy in-laws’ seemingly innocent game of hide-and-seek that turns out to be a deadly, all-night hunt in which she is the sole target.

Why it is one of the best horror-comedy movies: Radio Silence crafts Ready or Not into an intense, expertly paced cat-and-mouse game that is a little bit Die Hard, a little bit Rosemary’s Baby, and thoroughly batshit crazy, and secured Weaving as one of the top Scream Queens of her time and any time.

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Behind The Mask: The Rise Of Leslie Vernon (2006)

Director: Scott Glosserman

Starring: Nathan Baesel, Angela Goethals

What it’s about: A documentary crew follows an aspiring masked killer as he prepares to embark on his first murder spree.

Why it is one of the best horror-comedy movies: Set in the same universe as classic slasher movies like Halloween and A Nightmare on Elm Street, Behind the Mask: The Rise of Leslie Vernon is a mockumentary that cleverly makes light of the genre’s cliches by presenting them in a hilariously and refreshingly informal way.

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Zombieland (2009)

Director: Ruben Fleischer

Starring: Woody Harrelson, Jesse Eisenberg, Emma Stone, Abigail Breslin

What it’s about: A mismatched group of travelers struggles to tolerate the undead flesh eaters dominating the earth, as well as each other.

Why it is one of the best horror-comedy movies: Despite its graphic imagery and dark themes, Zombieland is a light, breezy road trip movie with a killer celebrity cameo that puts a bright, blood-stained smile on your face.

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Slither (2006)

Director: James Gunn

Starring: Nathan Fillion, Elizabeth Banks

What it’s about: After a small town becomes overrun by large parasitic worms from another planet, a police officer races to prevent the plague from transforming more townsfolk into revolting mutant creatures.

Why it is one of the best horror-comedy movies: Slither is a body horror movie of the grossest kind and a horror-comedy of the most crass kind but James Gunn (years before Guardians of the Galaxy) crafts it into something uniquely endearing.

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Gremlins (1984)

Director: Joe Dante

Starring: Zach Galligan, Phoebe Cates

What it’s about: When Billy Peltzer receives an unusual furry creature called a Mogwai from his father as a Christmas gift, he soon learns that, lurking beneath its cuddly exterior, is a vicious, green monster that takes the ignorance of a few important rules to unleash.

Why it is one of the best horror-comedy movies: The frightening nature of the titular creatures in Gremlins is not to be underestimated, yet they often indulge in some wacky, cartoonish mischief that makes the holiday horror movie an undisputed classic.

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The Cabin In The Woods (2011)

Director: Drew Goddard

Starring: Kristen Connolly, Chris Hemsworth, Anna Hutchison, Fran Kranz, Jesse Williams

What it’s about: Five young friends fall prey to horrifying circumstances at a remote cabin where nothing is truly as it seems.

Why it is one of the best horror-comedy movies: The less you know about The Cabin in the Woods and its wild ending, the better but I will, at least, mention that it is one of the most dizzyingly clever and unabashedly witty deconstructions of the horror genre yet.

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What We Do In The Shadows (2014)

Director: Taika Waititi, Jemaine Clement

Starring: Taika Waititi, Jemaine Clement, Jonathan Brugh

What it’s about: A film crew documents the daily activities of three centuries-old bloodsuckers while living together in modern-day New Zealand.

Why it is one of the best horror-comedy movies: What makes What We Do in the Shadows one of the funniest movies about classic monsters is its surprisingly relatable and convincingly executed tale of friendship that takes great pleasure in its respectful mocking of traditional vampire lore.

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Trick ‘R Treat (2007)

Director: Michael Dougherty

Starring: Quinn Lord, Dylan Baker, Anna Paquin

What it’s about: Sam (a lone trick-r-treater who is more than meets the eye) is the connective tissue for a collection of stories all taking place on one particularly unusual Halloween night.

Why it is one of the best horror-comedy movies: In addition to being one of the best anthology horror movies, the enduring cult favorite, Trick ‘r Treat, makes a great case for being the ultimate Halloween movie, as a wonderfully wacky, often chilling, and clearly proud celebration of the holiday.

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Beetlejuice (1988)

Director: Tim Burton

Starring: Alec Baldwin, Geena Davis, Michael Keaton

What it’s about: A recently deceased couple runs into trouble after enlisting a crude, revolting bio-exorcist to rid their house of its pretentious current inhabitants.

Why it is one of the best horror-comedy movies: Tim Burton’s signature macabre whimsy, fused with Michael Keaton’s laugh-a-minute, high-energy wit make Beetlejuice a time of your afterlife film that was later adapted into a Tony-nominated Broadway musical and spawned a long-awaited follow-up called Beetlejuice Beetlejuice.

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An American Werewolf In London (1981)

Director: John Landis

Starring: David Naughton, Griffin Dunne, Jenny Agutter

What it’s about: While visiting the United Kingdom, American college students David and Jack are attacked by an animal that kills Jack but turns David into a half-man, half-wolf creature.

Why it is one of the best horror-comedy movies: While the humor that made John Landis a household name is present, what really makes An American Werewolf in London a one of the best werewolf movies is its horrific body horror imagery, thanks to Rick Baker’s Academy Award-winning makeup effects.

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