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Even though they don’t happen often, TV crossovers are always exciting. It’s fun to see characters from different shows, even ones with very different styles, come together for a special episode. A recent example that surprised everyone was the crossover between It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia and Abbott Elementary, which created some hilarious and unexpected interactions. Crossovers are still common within established franchises like Law & Order, Chicago Fire, and Grey’s Anatomy. But there are many other popular shows that would be great to see team up, too.

A perfect score means a show is flawlessly crafted – every plot point serves a purpose, the ending feels earned, and it never takes shortcuts. These are series that had a clear, compelling story from the beginning and delivered it with consistent quality, remaining enjoyable even after multiple viewings.

Unlike many shows, Daemons of the Shadow Realm made a strong first impression with an exciting opening episode, then intentionally slowed down to explain the story’s world and characters. The series began by showing a thrilling conflict between Yuru and Asa, then revealed the differences in their cultures. While some viewers might have found this change of pace disappointing at first, it’s ultimately proving to be a smart move.

Goku has faced some of his toughest battles and biggest challenges in Dragon Ball Super. But despite his strength, he’s made significant errors, especially in recent storylines. It’s nice to see a hero who isn’t flawless and feels relatable, but several episodes of Dragon Ball Super highlight how Goku doesn’t quite measure up to today’s standards for shonen heroes.

While Prime Video’s The Boys is still a great show, later seasons aren’t quite as strong as the first three. Although it hasn’t had any major failures, the story sometimes feels slow, preventing seasons 4 and 5 from reaching the same high level of quality.

According to FlixPatrol, the World War II movie Hart’s War is currently the ninth most popular film in the United States. While based on the bestselling novel by John Katzenbach, the movie wasn’t a financial success when it first came out, earning only $33.1 million at the box office despite costing $70 million to make.

Mario games consistently deliver a polished and captivating experience, even as gaming evolves and Nintendo pushes boundaries with new ideas. This commitment to quality extends to many of Nintendo’s other popular franchises as well. From the 1980s to the present day, Nintendo has a remarkable track record of releasing games that remain consistently enjoyable, no matter how much time players invest.

Horror movies work by making realistic fears feel incredibly intense, pushing the boundaries of what seems possible and asking viewers to accept things that aren’t real. While most horror films do this to some extent, some fully lean into bizarre and dreamlike imagery.

Fortunately, Arabella Stanton, the new actress playing Hermione in HBO’s Harry Potter reboot, has already shown she truly understands the character. Besides starring in the upcoming TV series, Stanton also voices Hermione in the latest full-cast audiobooks. These audiobooks give listeners a great preview of her talent and commitment to such an iconic role. Rather than being intimidated by expectations, Stanton fully embodies Hermione’s intelligence, kindness, and confident personality.

As a big TV watcher, I’ve been noticing some interesting trends, and Party Down is a prime example! According to FlixPatrol, it’s actually cracked the Top 10 on the Apple TV Store here in the US – it’s currently at number 10, but yesterday it even climbed to number 7! It’s pretty cool to see, especially considering it came back after three years with a new season, though honestly, it didn’t quite get the huge boost everyone was hoping for when it was revived.