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10 Binge-Worthy Miniseries That Deserved Way More Episodes
Collider lists ten short-lived television series it argues were compelling enough to merit longer runs, distinguishing between deliberately concise limited stories and programmes cancelled before fully developing their ideas. – ‘Freaks and Geeks’ became a cult classic despite poor scheduling and cancellation after 18 episodes. – ‘High Fidelity’ is praised as a fresh, music-focused adaptation…
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Forget ‘Blue Bloods,’ the Best British Detective Series on Streaming Is Officially Back
BBC police drama Blue Lights has returned to streaming prominence, with Collider presenting it as a strong successor to the long-running US procedural Blue Bloods. The Belfast-set series is praised for its grounded portrayal of frontline policing and the personal pressures faced by officers, helping it build an international audience. Created by Declan Lawn and…
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3 Perfect Movie Masterpieces Streaming on Netflix This Weekend (Aug 8-9)
Collider recommends three films on US Netflix for the 8–9 August weekend, highlighting accessible at-home viewing after a reportedly record-breaking cinema weekend. – ‘Five Nights at Freddy’s 2’ (2025): a sequel based on Scott Cawthon’s horror games, following Abby as she investigates Freddy Fazbear’s origins a year after the first film. – Josh Hutcherson returns…
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How teen TV is replacing repetition with authenticity: ‘a reprieve from the algorithm’
Teen television is enjoying renewed popularity through series such as Sterling Point, Heartstopper and The Summer I Turned Pretty, which focus on emotionally open, grounded coming-of-age stories rather than sensational plots. The article argues that this approach offers younger viewers a slower, more reflective alternative to algorithm-driven short-form video, while helping streaming services develop new…
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Tell us your favourite true crime TV
The Guardian is inviting readers to name their favourite true crime television documentary and explain why it stands out. The request follows the publication’s compilation of notable programmes in the genre, including OJ: Made in America and Tiger King, and may inform a future feature. People aged 18 or over can submit responses through an…
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Ricky Gervais’ Netflix Animated Comedy ‘Alley Cats’ Is Surprisingly Bittersweet: TV Review
Netflix’s “Alley Cats” is an adult animated comedy created by and starring Ricky Gervais as Gus, an overweight orange tabby living in a derelict London house with fellow stray cats. The review finds its humour unusually subdued and conversational, but says the series is also marked by a surprising melancholy as it portrays the precarity…
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‘Alley Cats’ Review: Ricky Gervais’ Half-Crass, Half-Sappy, Mostly Unmemorable Netflix Cartoon
Netflix’s ‘Alley Cats’, created, written, directed and voiced by Ricky Gervais, follows a group of stray cats whose days revolve around television, scavenging and petty arguments. The review finds that the series understands cats’ capacity for both cruelty and affection, but says its shifts between crude humour and sentiment rarely produce either strong comedy or…
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Netflix Just Quietly Released the Best Steven Spielberg Sci-Fi Thriller That Spielberg Never Made
Netflix’s The Last House is presented as a sci-fi survival thriller in the tradition of Steven Spielberg, despite not being made by him. Directed by Louis Leterrier, it centres on the Delgado family, whose home becomes impossible to leave shortly before Christmas as a mysterious force connected to rainfall seals every exit; the same appears…
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Caldentey embraces ‘cool’ pressure as Arsenal target Treble
Mariona Caldentey says Arsenal must embrace the pressure of competing for the treble in 2026-27, as they seek their first Women’s Super League title since 2019 alongside domestic cups and European success. The Spain midfielder believes the squad is ready to take the next step after last season’s near misses, while manager Renee Slegers has…