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- Tim Allen received an unexpected note when he came back to record Buzz for *Toy Story 5*.

- "I didn't know how to take that," he says of being told, "Buzz sounds a little old."

- "I had to learn the process of warming up," Allen says of getting paired with a voice coach.

It's been more than 30 years since Tim Allen first recorded the role of Buzz Lightyear in Pixar's *Toy Story*, and there was one moment returning for the fifth movie where he felt it.

In an interview with costar Tom Hanks for **'s mini *Toy Story* reunion, Allen shared the unexpected note he received when he got back into the recording booth for *Toy Story 5*.

"Early on when we did this first radio plug for this one, *T5*, in a nice way some of the engineers were going, 'Buzz sounds a little old,' and I didn't know how to take that," Allen says. "So I got together with a voice coach from New York City Opera [that] they put me with. She said, 'You're not old. Don't get that in your head. You do have to warm up at your age. You can't just get right into [it].'"

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Allen was 42 when *Toy Story* opened in theaters as the first entirely computer-generated animated film. He's now 73 as the fifth movie is about to open on Friday.

The actor, known for *Home Improvement* and *Last Man Standing*, notes the "very specific modulation" of playing Buzz. "It doesn't seem very different than the one I'm speaking in, and there were some vocal exercises," he says.

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"I don't know why. Maybe it's because I'm 900 years old now," he adds. "And with some vocal exercises that opera singers do, Broadway people — that's a lot of exercise, so I had to learn the process of warming up."

"I have to get out of my neck and come from the diaphragm," Hanks says, "'cause that's [shouts] *all Woody does*!"

*Toy Story 5*, directed by Pixar veteran Andrew Stanton (*WALL-E*, *Finding Nemo*), is a film about the arrival of tech into the household and that fragile age when kids realize it's no longer considered cool to play with toys.

Bonnie (Scarlett Spears) is now 8 years old and the only kid on her block still playing with toys. Everyone else has a smart device known as a Lilypad. When Bonnie's parents get one for her (voiced by Greta Lee), Jessie (Joan Cusack) and the gang must figure out how to get rid of her before they become obsolete.

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- Kourtney Kardashian had a miscarriage a few years ago.

- The reveal came in her husband Travis Barker's new documentary.

- The couple later welcomed a son together named Rocky.

Kourtney Kardashian and Travis Barker are opening up about a devastating time early in their relationship.

In the new documentary *Travis Barker: Love Is Louder Than Fear*, the couple revealed that, before their son, Rocky, was born in 2023, Kardashian got pregnant six months into their relationship, then had a miscarriage.

“When we lost the baby, we were devastated,” Kardashian said in the doc, which premiered on June 13 at the Tribeca Film Festival. “We cried for days.”

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Kardashian and Barker were expecting a daughter, who they were planning to name Tulip. But when they went in for the three-month checkup, they learned that their baby no longer had a heartbeat.

The couple went public with their relationship in early 2021 and were officially married in May 2022. The following summer, Kardashian announced her pregnancy with a "Travis I'm pregnant" sign at the Los Angeles concert of his band, Blink-182. Their son Rocky was born in November 2023.

In addition to Rocky, Kardashian and Barker each have three children from previous relationships.

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Kardashian was extremely open and candid about her journey having a baby with Barker.

“I would love a baby more than anything, but I just really believe in what God has in store for us," she said on a 2023 episode of *The Kardashians*. "If that’s a baby, then I believe that it will happen."

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For 12 seasons and 261 episodes, audiences and critics alike were captivated by the stories — both professional and personal — of the detectives working at the 15th precinct in Manhattan.

*NYPD Blue*, a series created by crime and legal procedural hitmaker Steven Bochco (*Hill Street Blues*, *L.A. Law*) and future *Deadwood* creator David Milch, was a hit right out of the gate, lauded for its gritty, boundary-pushing take on the police drama genre and its beloved ensemble cast.

All in, the show, which aired from 1993 until 2005, earned 20 Emmys from 84 nominations. It went on to influence and inspire many ensemble dramas, crime or otherwise, that would follow. Below, we take a closer look at some of the actors and characters that made *NYPD Blue* such an enduring hit.

Dennis Franz (Andy Sipowicz)

Dennis Franz as Andy Sipowicz / Franz at the Emmys in 2016.

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Andy Sipowicz’s arc from sloppy bigot with a drinking problem to flawed man working on himself to beloved commander of the 15th precinct is something to watch. The more you watch Andy on *NYPD Blue*, the more obvious it is that no actor but Dennis Franz could’ve done this complex character justice.

Even Franz knew his main job in the early seasons was to “make this basically unlikable man a tragic hero,” he told EW. And he did so to the tune of four Emmys, with eight total nominations during his 12-season run.

While Sipowicz is the cop role for which Franz will forever be recognized, it wasn’t his first. After serving 11 months in Vietnam after being drafted into the Army (a backstory he shared with his *NYPD Blue *character), Franz joined a theater group in Chicago and eventually made a name for himself in supporting TV and film roles — most notably on *Hill Street Blues* — throughout the 1980s.

He may have been Norman Buntz to them, but he’ll always be Sipowicz to us. Perhaps it will remain that way: After *NYPD Blue* ended in 2005, Franz retired from acting.

Of course, he has some other impressive acting work deeper on his resume. He was a regular in Brian De Palma films for years, appearing in *The Fury* (1978), *Dressed to Kill* (1980), *Blow Out* (1981), and *Body Double* (1984). He also had a meaty role in *Die Hard 2 *(1990) and co-headlined the film adaptation of David Mamet’s *American Buffalo* (1996), alongside Dustin Hoffman.

He has been married to his wife, Joanie Zeck, since 1995.

Jimmy Smits (Bobby Simone)

Jimmy Smits as Bobby Simone / Smits at the Stand Up to Cancer telecast in 2023.

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When *NYPD Blue* fans reflect on Jimmy Smits’ five seasons as Det. Simone (he arrived in season 2 and left in season 6’s heartbreaking and acclaimed “Hearts and Souls”), they might think about Bobby’s ability to be sensitive and vulnerable while also being very much a tough guy. Or they might simply recall his great chemistry with Andy Sipowicz.

But if you ask Smits to do the same, like EW did, he’ll be reminded of all the “butt work” required. Equally important!

Whatever the special sauce of *NYPD Blue *was, it worked. Aside from critical acclaim, Smits picked up Emmy nominations for all five of his seasons — and won a Golden Globe, too.

These accolades were not new to Smits. Prior to this series, he earned six Emmy nominations and one win for his supporting role as attorney Victor Sifuentes on *L.A. Law*.

After leaving the 15th precinct, Smits departed for a galaxy far, far away, playing Senator Bail Organa — Princess Leia’s adoptive father — in several *Star Wars* films and series beginning with *Revenge of the Sith *(2005).

In 2004, he joined the cast of *The West Wing* for its final two seasons as Matthew Santos, who would go on to succeed President Bartlet. He also appeared in series like *Dexter*, *Sons of Anarchy*, *Brooklyn Nine-Nine*, and *How to Get Away With Murder*.

Smits and his partner, actress Wanda De Jesus, have been together since 1986. He also has two children with his ex-wife.

Kim Delaney (Diane Russell)

Kim Delaney as Diane Russell / Delaney on 'General Hospital' in 2021.

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Kim Delaney made a splash in 1995 when she joined *NYPD Blue* as Det. Diane Russell, who would become Bobby Simone’s love interest.

The Philadelphia native made a name for herself in soaps during the early 1980s, then appeared in a number of thrillers, including *Darkman II: The Return of Durant* (1995).

For *NYPD Blue*, she won an Emmy in 1997 before departing in 1998 to lead Bochco’s next legal drama, *Philly*. The series only lasted one season. She headlined another series in 2007, the Lifetime military family drama *Army Wives*, ultimately starring in six of its seven seasons.

The veteran actress recently appeared on *General Hospital *and in a handful of *Chicago Fire *episodes.

Delaney has one son and has been married three times.

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Gordon Clapp (Detective Greg Medavoy)

Gordon Clapp as Detective Medavoy / Clapp at opening night of 'Glengarry Glen Ross' in 2025.

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The longest-running main character on the series next to Sipowicz, Gordon Clapp’s Det. Greg Medavoy was a routine source of comic relief across 12 seasons. The actor won one Emmy for his performance.

Clapp found consistent work on TV following *NYPD Blue*, appearing on series like *Deadwood*, *Damages*, *Chicago Fire, Mare of Easttown*,* *and *Poker Face*. He’s also a noted stage actor, with a Tony nomination under his belt for the 2005 revival of *Glengarry Glen Ross*.

The New Hampshire native is also well known to fans of John Sayles, having appeared in the ensemble casts of *Return of the Secaucus Seven *(1979)*, Matewan *(1987)*, Eight Men Out *(1988), and *Sunshine State *(2002). He also went to war for Clint Eastwood in *Flags of Our Fathers *(2006).

Clapp has been married to his second wife, Elisabeth Gordon, since 2016.

James McDaniel (Lt. Arthur Fancy)

James McDaniel as Lt. Fancy / McDaniel on 'For Life' in 2020.

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For eight seasons, James McDaniel played Lt. Arthur Fancy, the initial commander of the 15th precinct. The role earned him an Emmy nomination in 1996.

*NYPD Blue* wasn’t McDaniel’s only Bochco production, as he was previously in the cast of the producer’s infamous police musical *Cop Rock*, as well as the legal dramas *Civil Wars* and *L.A. Law*.

The D.C. native’s long career includes early guest spots on shows like *Hill Street Blues *and *Crime Story*, which he followed up with film roles in Spike Lee’s *Malcolm X *(1992) and Kiefer Sutherland’s *Truth or Consequences, N.M. *(1997).

Since leaving *NYPD Blue* in season 8, McDaniel has popped up on *Detroit 1-8-7*, *The Night Shift*, and *Sleepy Hollow*.

The veteran actor is married and has two children.

Sharon Lawrence (Sylvia Costas)

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Sharon Lawrence began her career in the 1987 Broadway production of *Cabaret*. But it was her six seasons on *NYPD Blue* — in which her Sylvia Costas married Andy Sipowicz before dying tragically — that really put her on the map.

Like so many of her castmates, Lawrence received several Emmy nominations for her performance. In 1996, she won a SAG Award.

The North Carolina native has had a prolific career, primarily on television, where she has appeared on *Desperate Housewives*, *Rizzoli & Isles*, *Shameless*, and *Joe Pickett*. Her turn as Izzie's mother on *Grey’s Anatomy* earned Lawrence another Emmy nomination.

Her big-screen work over the years includes *Little Black Book *(2004) and Ava DuVernay’s *Middle of Nowhere *(2012).

Lawrence and her husband, Tom Apostle, have been married since 2002.

David Caruso (John Kelly)

David Caruso as Detective Kelly / Caruso in Miami Beach in 2012.

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When Bochco and Milch originally created *NYPD Blue*, it was meant to be a star vehicle for David Caruso. His Det. John Kelly was the clear lead of the series in the first season.

But after a salary dispute, Caruso, who earned a Golden Globe and an Emmy nomination for the role, infamously left *NYPD Blue* early in season 2. Even Caruso has said the decision was short-sighted, admitting to EW in 2011 that he was “pretty inexperienced and didn’t really understand the magnitude of the situation.”

The actor, who had previously appeared in films like *Twins* (1988) and *King of New York* (1990), returned to the big screen with *Kiss of Death* and *Jade*, both released in 1995, and the 2001 cult classic *Session 9*.

In 2002, Caruso took on the role of a different law enforcement officer, Lt. Horatio Caine, on *CSI: Miami*. When it was canceled a decade later, he retired from acting.

The New York native has been married three times and has three children.

Nicholas Turturro (James Martinez)

Nicholas Turturro as Det. Martinez / Turturro at the 'Call Her King' premiere in 2023.

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Two of Nicholas Turturro’s most well-known acting roles just happen to be cops. He played Det. James Martinez for the first seven seasons of *NYPD Blue*, and then spent six years as a recurring cast member on *Blue Bloods*, playing Sergeant Anthony Renzulli.

John Turturro’s younger brother also made his onscreen debut as a policeman in Spike Lee’s *Do the Right Thing* (1989). He has since become a semi-regular in Lee’s work, most recently appearing in *Highest 2 Lowest* (2025).

The two-time Emmy nominee also received an Independent Spirit nomination for *Federal Hill* (1994), and more recently starred with his brother in the miniseries adaptation of *The Name of the Rose*.

Mark-Paul Gosselaar (John Clark Jr.)

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Andy Sipowicz’s fourth and final partner was Mark-Paul Gosselaar’s Det. John Clark Jr., who arrived in the ninth season. By the end of the series, he was the 15th precinct's lead detective.

Gosselaar is, of course, known for playing Zack Morris in the generational touchstone *Saved by the Bell*. Once he graduated from Bayside, it took him a few years to find his footing, but once he landed a lasting home on *NYPD Blue*, he became a small-screen fixture.

The L.A. native went on to lead Bochco’s *Raising the Bar* for two seasons before moving on to *Franklin & Bash,* the short-lived baseball drama *Pitch*, the sitcom *Mixed-ish*, and the crime thriller *Found*.

Most recently, he booked a recurring role on the police drama *Will Trent*.

Gosselaar has four children, two with his first wife and two with his current wife, Catriona McGinn, whom he married in 2012.

Henry Simmons (Baldwin Jones)

Henry Simmons as Jones / Simmons at the Ebony Power 100 event in 2022.

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After two seasons on the daytime soap *Another World*, Henry Simmons nabbed the role of the calm but intimidating Det. Baldwin Jones in the seventh season of *NYPD Blue*. He remained a main cast member until the series ended in 2005.

Following the hit procedural, Simmons was a regular on another crime drama, the James Woods-led *Shark*, for two seasons. He went on to play supporting roles on *Pepper Dennis* and *Ravenswood* before landing the part of Alphonso “Mack” McKenzie on *Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D*. He joined the cast in season 2 and remained until the series’ conclusion in 2020.

More recently, the Connecticut native starred alongside Forest Whitaker on the *Emperor of Ocean Park*.

Rick Schroder (Dan Sorenson)

Rick Schroder as Sorensen / Schroder at the DGA Awards in 2020.

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Child star Rick Schroder — formerly known as Ricky — first made a name for himself by becoming the youngest recipient of a Golden Globe for his performance in *The Champ *(1979). He then spent the bulk of the ’80s headlining the popular sitcom *Silver Spoons*.

But by the time he arrived at the 15th precinct in season 6, Schroder had effectively shed his former persona. Det. Sorenson became Sipowicz’s third partner following Bobby Simone's death — though he, too, would meet an untimely end by season 8.

Following the series, Schroder had a meaty season 6 arc on *24* while also appearing in Lifetime’s *Strong Medicine *and a handful of episodes of *Scrubs*. He also tried his hand in the director’s chair, helming the indie drama *Black Cloud *(2004). The native New Yorker hasn’t had an acting credit since 2016.

Schroder has four children with his first wife Andrea Bernard. They divorced in 2016. He married actress Julie Trammel in 2025.

Garcelle Beauvais (Valerie Haywood)

Garcelle Beauvais as Valerie Heywood / Beauvais at the Comics Unleashed launch party in 2026.

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Haitian-born Garcelle Beauvais began her career modeling in Miami and New York City — she was signed by Ford Models at 17 — but it wasn’t long before she made the jump to acting.

Beauvais was part of the ensemble cast of Aaron Spelling’s *Melrose Place *spinoff, *Models Inc. *In 1996, she took a leading role on *The Jamie Foxx Show*, playing the love interest Fancy Monroe for all five seasons.

It was the latter role that helped her get cast on *NYPD Blue *in 2001. Beauvais played attorney Valerie Haywood from seasons 8 through 11.

While Beauvais continued to act in film and television following *NYPD Blue*, she’s perhaps best known as a cast member on *The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills* for five seasons, exiting the show in 2025.

She was also a regular on the first two seasons of *Franklin & Bash *and appeared in *Spider-Man: Homecoming* (2017) as the unassuming wife of Michael Keaton’s villainous Adrian Toomes.

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There's no shortage of big personalities on *The Five Star Weekend*.

Based on Elin Hilderbrand's best-selling novel *The Five-Star Weekend*, the new Peacock series stars Jennifer Garner as Hollis Shaw, a home cook turned food influencer turned Ina Garten-esque TV star and cookbook queen. Looking to a moment of happiness following the death of her husband, Garner's Hollis invites four friends — each one from a different stage in her life — to a weekend in Nantucket. That group includes Hollis' childhood best friend, the brassy Tatum (Chloë Sevigny); her college roommate, celebrity sports agent Dru-Ann (Regina Hall); and Gigi (Gemma Chan), a posh pilot whom Hollis met through her blog and has previously only texted with.

Series creator and showrunner Bekah Brunstetter says Garner was her top choice to play Hollis.

"She loves to make food for the people she loves," Brunstetter tells ** of her star. "As soon as we started discussing her, I just felt *Yes, yes, yes*, because, like the book, there's a levity and a warmth to her, but also a depth."

As the rest of the cast solidified, one role remained open even just days before production was set to begin last summer.

The "fifth star" — Brooke, the eager-to-please suburban mom whom Hollis bonded with when they were raising their young kids — was especially difficult, because the creative team didn't want the character "to go broad," Brunstetter says. "Tonally, it was just the hardest character to cast. And, of course, we went down some roads that weren't right."

Thankfully, D'Arcy Carden (*The Good Place*, *Barry*) walked through the door.

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"There's just something in her that I recognize and love," Carden says of Brooke. "I read it and I knew her."

Adds Brunstetter: "As soon as we met with D'Arcy and she read some scenes, I knew it was the perfect fit — just in the alchemy of the group."

And there is no foolproof recipe for onscreen chemistry. There could be the perfect measurements of talent and timing and writing and direction, but you never truly know for sure if the material will rise until the camera starts rolling.

Hollis Shaw (Jennifer Garner), Caroline (Harlow Jane), Tatum McKenzie (Chloë Sevigny), Dru-Ann Jones (Regina Hall), and Brooke Kirtley (D'Arcy Carden) gather around the dinner table on 'The Five Star Weekend'.

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Director Minkie Spiro (*All Her Fault, 3 Body Problem*)* *decided to accelerate the process by adding a little social baking powder, i.e., hosting a gathering for Garner, Hall, Sevigny, Chan, and Carden shortly before shooting began.

"She had the idea to get us together — and not at a restaurant where we'd eat lunch and be polite and everything, but her house," Carden says. "She wanted us to eat, and then she wanted us to play *Pictionary*. And truly not a quick game of *Pictionary*. I think we played for like two hours. It was really the right move, because it did kind of force us to be in this weird, sort of uncomfortable, vulnerable situation where it wasn't just the typical, small talk, getting-to-know-you questions."

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Midlife "is such an interesting age, because there's so much happening," Carden adds of the themes central to *Five Star Weekend*. "In the same friend group, you could have somebody whose kid is going to college and somebody who's pregnant, and somebody who is in their second marriage and somebody who's divorced. The stories are endless."

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EW's picks range from sweeping romances like &34;Queen Charlotte&34; to tense crime dramas like &34;Adolescence&34; and &34;The Beast in Me.&34; The 24 best bingeable miniseries streaming on Netflix EW's picks range from sweeping romances like &34;Queen Charlotte&34; to tense crime dramas like &34;Adolescence&34; and &34;The Beast in Me.&34; By Kevin Jacobsen and Janey Tracey on June 5, 2026 9:21 a.m. ET :maxbytes(150000):stripicc()/netflixminiseriestout19208292024c5fd7498672e45ef8e36044e7305d21b.

EW's picks range from sweeping romances like "Queen Charlotte" to tense crime dramas like "Adolescence" and "The Beast in Me."

The 24 best bingeable miniseries streaming on Netflix

EW's picks range from sweeping romances like "Queen Charlotte" to tense crime dramas like "Adolescence" and "The Beast in Me."

By Kevin Jacobsen and Janey Tracey

on June 5, 2026 9:21 a.m. ET

Kaitlyn Dever as Marie Adler in 'Unbelievable'; Golda Rosheuvel as Queen Charlotte in 'Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story'; Sofía Vergara as Griselda Blanco in 'Griselda'. Credit:

In the late-2000s and early-2010s, it was looking like miniseries were going away. Then came *American Horror Story* in 2011, which helped resurrect the genre and led to a boom of limited and anthology series that hasn't slowed down 15 years later.

Netflix has been at the forefront of this resurrection, housing numerous buzzworthy miniseries that went on to win the genre's top prize at the Emmys, such as *Adolescence*, *Baby Reindeer*, and *The Queen's Gambit*. The streamer also has riveting docuseries like *The Andy Warhol Diaries* and *Wild Wild Country* that explore their subjects further than a traditional documentary could.

Ahead, find our recommendations for the 24 best miniseries on Netflix worth binging in their entirety over the weekend.

James Franco as Jake Epping in '11.22.63'.

Russ Martin/Hulu

Based on the alternative history novel by Stephen King, this Hulu-produced miniseries is even more thoughtful and engrossing than its premise suggests. James Franco stars as Jake Epping, an English teacher who gains access to a portal that allows him to travel back in time to stop the assassination of President John F. Kennedy. But Jake's mission becomes complicated when he finds himself adjusting nicely to his new life in the '60s, while every choice he makes threatens to change the course of human history. It's a powerful character study in the body of a propulsive sci-fi thriller. —*Kevin Jacobsen*

Where to watch *11.22.63*: Netflix

**Cast:** James Franco, Chris Cooper, Sarah Gadon, Lucy Fry, George MacKay

Adolescence (2025)

Owen Cooper as Jamie Miller in 'Adolescence'.

Courtesy of Netflix

This four-part miniseries has become a TV unicorn since its March 2025 release, becoming a massive hit with viewers, achieving universal acclaim from critics, and earning eight Emmys (including Outstanding Limited or Anthology Series). *Adolescence* centers on a 13-year-old boy (Owen Cooper) accused of murdering a female classmate, deftly exploring the motive that led to the crime as well as the devastating impact it has on his family. Each episode takes place over the course of an hour and is filmed in one continuous take, from immersing us in the unnerving dread of the initial police interrogations to the sobering reality of his family left to ponder where they went wrong. It's gripping television, powered by masterful performances and urgent, economical storytelling. —*K.J.*

Where to watch *Adolescence*: Netflix

**Cast:** Stephen Graham, Owen Cooper, Ashley Walters, Erin Doherty, Christine Tremarco

Alias Grace (2017)

Sarah Gadon as Grace Marks in 'Alias Grace'. Jan Thijs/Netflix

If you're excited that female antiheroes are having a moment, then *Alias Grace* should be next on your watchlist. Created by *Women Talking *director Sarah Polley and directed by *American Psycho* helmer Mary Harron, *Alias Grace *follows Grace Marks (Sarah Gadon), a 19th-century maid who is in jail for allegedly murdering her employers. Like fellow Margaret Atwood adaptation *The Handmaid's Tale*, *Alias Grace* is a powerful critique of the plight of women in a patriarchal society, but it's also a miniseries that will keep you constantly guessing about the protagonist’s guilt or innocence. —*Janey Tracey*

Where to watch *Alias Grace*: Netflix

**EW grade:** A–

**Cast:** Sarah Gadon, Edward Holcroft, Rebecca Liddiard, Anna Paquin, Zachary Levi

The Andy Warhol Diaries (2022)

Andy Warhol in 'The Andy Warhol Diaries'.

This absorbing Emmy-nominated documentary series follows the rise of the influential pop artist Andy Warhol. Utilizing innovative technology to simulate Warhol's voice, the series brings the artist's meticulously written diaries to life, guiding us through his career as a painter, the various loves of his life, and his emergence as a pop culture icon in the '60s. Aided by revealing interviews from various public figures whose lives were touched by Warhol, *The Andy Warhol Diaries* is a fittingly stylish tribute to a legend. —*K.J.*

Where to watch *The Andy Warhol Diaries*: Netflix

Baby Reindeer (2024)

Richard Gadd as Donny Dunn in 'Baby Reindeer'.

Based on Richard Gadd's one-man show about his experience with stalking, *Baby Reindeer* starts with humor, then takes a sharp turn that makes you reevaluate everything that came before. The Emmy-winning miniseries has been controversial, especially after a lawsuit was filed by the woman who claims to be the inspiration for the series. But, wherever you stand on the ethics of fictionalizing real people, *Baby Reindeer* still stands on its own as intimate, gut-wrenching television that's deeply personal. —*J.T.*

Where to watch *Baby Reindeer*: Netflix

**Cast:** Richard Gadd, Jessica Gunning, Nava Mau, Tom Goodman-Hill

The Beast in Me (2025)

Claire Danes as Aggie Wiggs and Matthew Rhys as Nile Jarvis in 'The Beast in Me'.

Courtesy of Netflix

Two of television's most accomplished stars square off in this gripping cat-and-mouse miniseries. Claire Danes plays Aggie Wiggs, an author struggling with depression, who finds inspiration to write her latest book about her enigmatic new neighbor, Nile Jarvis (Matthew Rhys). Nile, a real estate developer, is suspected of murdering his first wife, and Aggie goes on a dangerous mission to learn the truth. Both Emmy-winning stars turn in committed performances as their respective deeply flawed characters, but Rhys in particular delivers one of the most chilling performances in recent television history. —*K.J.*

Where to watch *The Beast in Me*: Netflix

**Cast:** Claire Danes, Matthew Rhys, Brittany Snow, Natalie Morales

Bodyguard (2018)

Richard Madden as David Budd and Keeley Hawes as Julia Montague in 'Bodyguard'. World Productions/Netflix

Many shows might build to their first nail-biting sequence, but not *Bodyguard*. The first episode starts with a 20-minute scene in which David Budd (Richard Madden), a British Army war veteran suffering from PTSD, tries to talk down a suicide bomber while on a train with his two children. EW staffers praised Madden's Golden Globe-winning performance, the portrayal of women in positions of power, and the "what-the-heck-is-even-happening moments" that make the miniseries impossible not to binge. And the viewers seemed to agree: When it aired in the U.K., *Bodyguard* became the country's most successful launch of a drama series in the 2010s. —*J.T.*

Where to watch *Bodyguard*: Netflix

**Cast:** Richard Madden, Keeley Hawes, Gina McKee, Sophie Rundle, Vincent Franklin

Death by Lightning (2025)

Michael Shannon as James A. Garfield in 'Death by Lightning'.

Larry Horricks/Netflix/Courtesy Everett Collection

James A. Garfield may not have the name recognition of other centuries-old presidents like George Washington, John Adams, or Abraham Lincoln, but this four-part miniseries has certainly elevated his profile. Michael Shannon stars as Garfield as he becomes the 20th President of the United States and advocates for civil rights. Meanwhile, troubled devotee Charles J. Guiteau (Matthew Macfadyen) turns increasingly disgruntled, leading to him shooting the president. It's a compelling two-hander that explores both the potential and dangers of humanity. —*K.J.*

Where to watch *Death by Lightning*: Netflix

**Cast:** Michael Shannon, Matthew Macfadyen, Betty Gilpin, Bradley Whitford, Nick Offerman

Godless (2017)

Michelle Dockery as Alice Fletcher in 'Godless'. Ursula Coyote/Netflix

*Godless* takes the Western genre and turns it on its head, focusing on a town almost entirely run by women after a mining accident kills most of the men. Jeff Daniels chews the scenery as murderous robber Frank Griffin, giving a villainous performance for the ages (even if some of his monologues run a little long). But the women are the standouts, especially *Downton Abbey*'s Michelle Dockery and Merritt Wever as the men's clothes-wearing, overtly feminist Mary Agnes. "I'm done with the notion that the bliss of me and my sisters is to be found in childbearing and caregiving," she declares. —*J.T.*

Where to watch *Godless*: Netflix

**EW grade:** B

**Cast:** Michelle Dockery, Jack O'Connell, Merritt Wever, Sam Waterston, Jeff Daniels

Griselda (2024)

Sofía Vergara as Griselda Blanco in 'Griselda'.

Courtesy of Netflix

You've never seen Sofía Vergara quite like this. The *Modern Family* alum sheds her comedic persona — and puts on some prosthetics — to deliver a chilling, Emmy-nominated performance as Griselda Blanco, the infamous Colombian drug lord. According to director Andrés Baiz, who also worked on *Narcos*, Vergara was drawn to the role of a woman in a man's world and the opportunity to show her range. "This was a chance to reinvent herself and step out of her comfort zone," Baiz told EW. "She knew she had to dive in completely into this role and...push herself to the limit." —*J.T.*

Where to watch *Griselda*: Netflix

**Cast:** Sofía Vergara, Alberto Guerra, Martin Rodriguez, Juliana Aidén Martinez, Vanessa Ferlito

The Haunting of Hill House (2018)

(From left to right): Mckenna Grace as Theo, Lulu Wilson as Shirley, Paxton Singleton as Steven, Violet McGraw as Nell, Julian Hilliard as Luke, and Henry Thomas as Hugh — the Crains — in 'The Haunting of Hill House'. Steve Dietl/Netflix

Less of an adaptation than a reimagining, *The Haunting of Hill House* has almost nothing in common with the original Shirley Jackson novel except the characters' names. But director Mike Flanagan captures the spirit of the work; in true elevated horror fashion, the miniseries uses ghosts as metaphors for trauma and unresolved grief, reaching a terrible and beautiful climax with the now-classic episode "The Bent-Neck Lady."

"A ghost can be a lot of things: memories, guilt, regrets, trauma, loss," Flanagan told EW. "We all have our ghosts to contend with, and that contention is where we learn the most about ourselves, as individuals and as a society." —*J.T.*

Where to watch *The Haunting of Hill House*: Netflix

**Cast:** Victoria Pedretti, Carla Gugino, Michiel Huisma, Kate Siegel, Timothy Hutton

The Last Dance (2020)

Michael Jordan and Scottie Pippen during Game 5 of the NBA Finals on June 11, 1997.

Nuccio DiNuzzo/Chicago Tribune/Tribune News Service via Getty Images

You don't need to follow basketball to appreciate *The Last Dance*. Chronicling Michael Jordan's final season with the Chicago Bulls, this 10-part docuseries became a quarantine favorite at a time when no one could watch live sports, painting a compelling portrait of ambition, leadership, and the price of success. "Sports fans or non-sports fans, the Chicago Bulls were a global phenomenon," director Jason Hehir told EW. "This was a cast of characters that Hollywood couldn't come up with, and Michael Jordan was the star of all stars." —*J.T.*

Where to watch *The Last Dance*: Netflix

**Cast:** Michael Jordan, Scottie Pippen, Dennis Rodman

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Lord of the Flies (2026)

(Center, standing): Winston Sawyers as Ralph and David McKenna as Piggy in 'Lord of the Flies'.

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William Golding's classic novel about British boys who survive a plane crash and make a new society on a deserted island has seen multiple film adaptations over the years. Jack Thorne, fresh from co-creating the Emmy-winning miniseries *Adolescence*, successfully delivered the book's first TV adaptation, a four-part miniseries that gives the story its proper due as it explores the psychological impact of the boys' gradual descent into darkness. Teeming with exciting new talent (particularly David McKenna as Piggy), the limited series manages to be as relevant today in its depiction of the corruption of youth as it was when the book was published in 1954. —*K.J.*

Where to watch *Lord of the Flies*: Netflix

**Cast:** Winston Sawyers, Lox Pratt, David McKenna, Ike Talbut

Maid (2021)

Margaret Qualley as Alex Russell in 'Maid'.

Ricardo Hubbs/Netflix

Based on Stephanie Land's memoir, *Maid* follows Alex (Margaret Qualley), a young mother who escapes an abusive relationship and struggles to support herself and her daughter. The miniseries is a raw and empathetic portrayal of the challenges faced by those living on the margins of society and a scathing indictment of the institutions that make it nearly impossible to escape abuse and poverty. Qualley's real-life mother Andie MacDowell has an unsettling supporting role as Alex's mentally ill mother, but Qualley is the star, and her nuanced, Emmy-nominated performance makes *Maid *both heartbreaking and inspiring. —*J.T.*

Where to watch *Maid*: Netflix

**Cast:** Margaret Qualley, Nick Robinson, Anika Noni Rose, Andie MacDowell

Midnight Mass (2021)

Hamish Linklater as Father Paul Hill in 'Midnight Mass'.

Courtesy of Netflix

*The Haunting of Hill House* is Mike Flanagan's claim to fame, but some might call *Midnight Mass* his magnum opus. The miniseries follows Riley Flynn (Zach Gilford), a man who returns to his religious hometown after serving prison time for manslaughter. When a mysterious priest (Hamish Linklater) arrives, strange and unexplainable events begin to occur. Full of slow-burn horror, it's Flanagan's most personal work, based on his experiences with recovery and his upbringing in a Catholic community. "I don't know how long I could have gone without writing it," he wrote in a letter to critics. “This...was the story I always wanted to tell." —*J.T.*

Where to watch *Midnight Mass*: Netflix

**EW grade:** A–

**Cast**: Zach Gilford, Kate Siegel, Hamish Linklater, Kristin Lehman, Samantha Sloyan

One Day (2024)

Ambika Mod as Emma Morley and Leo Woodall as Dexter Mayhew in 'One Day'.

Forget the 2011 film version starring Jim Sturgess and Anne Hathaway — *One Day* on Netflix is now the definitive adaptation of the beloved novel by David Nicholls. The series follows college classmates Emma (Ambika Mod) and Dexter (Leo Woodall), whose relationship unfolds on the same day over the course of 20 years. A lovely rom-com elevated by Mod and Woodall's chemistry and nuanced, charming performances, *One Day* will have you in tears by the end of your binge. —*J.T.*

Where to watch *One Day*: Netflix

**Cast:** Ambika Mod, Leo Woodall

Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story (2023)

Corey Mylchreest as King George III and India Amarteifio as Queen Charlotte in 'Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story'. Liam Daniel/Netflix

A prequel series to ratings juggernaut *Bridgerton*, *Queen Charlotte* offers a lush, romantic look at the origins of one of the most beloved characters. The miniseries, by super creator Shonda Rhimes, delves into the young Queen Charlotte's (India Amarteifio) rise to power and her relationship with King George III (Corey Mylchreest). The story has a modern resonance as Queen Charlotte is written as a woman of color, which is the belief of many historians. "I wanted to tell the story of this young woman of color arriving in this world where she never imagined she'd be," Rhimes told EW. —*J.T.*

Where to watch* Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story*: Netflix

**EW grade:** B+

**Cast:** India Amarteifio, Adjoa Andoh, Michelle Fairley, Corey Mylchreest, Golda Rosheuvel

The Queen's Gambit (2020)

Anya Taylor-Joy as Beth Harmon in 'The Queen's Gambit'.

Phil Bray/Netflix

The miniseries that made everyone learn chess during quarantine, *The Queen's Gambit* was the surprise hit of 2020, captivating audiences with its riveting tale of chess prodigy Beth Harmon (Anya Taylor-Joy). Set during the Cold War, the Emmy-winning series traces Beth's journey from a Kentucky orphanage to the international chess scene, all while dealing with addiction and inner demons. The quick pacing and inventive visuals make chess matches as thrilling as a sports movie climax, but Taylor-Joy's mesmerizing performance is the real draw. As EW's critic writes, "*Queen's Gambit* will be remembered as the final star-making moment for Taylor-Joy, before her movie career rockets fast and Furiosa-ly." —*J.T.*

Where to watch* The Queen's Gambit*: Netflix

**EW grade:** B

**Cast: **Anya Taylor-Joy, Bill Camp, Moses Ingram, Marielle Heller, Thomas Brodie-Sangster

Ripley (2024)

Andrew Scott as Tom Ripley in 'Ripley'.

*Ripley* brings Patricia Highsmith's infamous con artist to the small screen in a stylish retelling that goes full noir, filmed entirely in black and white. These changes allow for a darker, lonelier version of Tom Ripley (played by a career-best Andrew Scott), whose complex psychology and lack of glamour is for a modern audience. "I didn't purposely try to get sympathy or empathy for him," creator Steven Zaillian told EW. "I trusted that, just by telling the story, that same thing would happen as it did in the book." —*J.T.*

Where to watch* Ripley*: Netflix

**Cast: **Andrew Scott, Dakota Fanning, Johnny Flynn, Eliot Sumner, Margherita Buy

Toxic Town (2025)

Aimee Lou Wood as Tracy, Jodie Whittaker as Susan, and Karla Crome as Pattie in 'Toxic Town'.

Ben Blackall/Netflix

This four-part British series is based on the real-life story of mothers who fought their town's council on behalf of their children. At the center is the toxic waste scandal in Corby, Northamptonshire, England, where the mishandling of industrial waste led to birth defects for several of the town's newborns. Jodie Whittaker and *White Lotus* alum Aimee Lou Wood are superb as two of the mothers whose babies were affected, and the series is at once infuriating and inspiring as it portrays the long and winding road of seeking justice. —*K.J.*

Where to watch *Toxic Town*: Netflix

**Cast:** Jodie Whittaker, Aimee Lou Wood, Rory Kinnear, Brendan Coyle, Robert Carlyle

Unbelievable (2019)

Kaitlyn Dever as Marie Adler in 'Unbelievable'. Beth Dubber/Netflix

Based on the devastating, Pulitzer Prize-winning article "An Unbelievable Story of Rape" from ProPublica and the Marshall Project, *Unbelievable* is a hard-hitting, unusually compassionate police procedural about two detectives (Toni Collette and Merritt Wever) as they investigate a series of sexual assaults. Kaitlyn Dever gives a heartbreaking performance as Marie, a rape survivor dismissed by authorities, which the actress called "the hardest thing I’ve ever done in my career." But instead of dwelling on the gendered injustices, the miniseries highlights the importance of having women in positions of power, as the empathetic approach taken by the female investigators is key to righting the wrongs of the case. —*J.T.*

Where to watch* Unbelievable*: Netflix

**EW grade:** B+

**Cast: **Toni Collette, Merritt Wever, Kaitlyn Dever

Unorthodox (2020)

Amit Rahav as Yanky Shapiro and Shira Haas as Esty Shapiro in 'Unorthodox'. Anika Molnar/Netflix

Based on Deborah Feldman's memoir, *Unorthodox* tells the story of Esther "Esty" Shapiro, a young woman who flees her ultra-Orthodox Jewish community in Brooklyn for a new life in Berlin. The miniseries is a gripping tale of self-discovery and rebellion, with Shira Haas delivering an extraordinary turn as Esty. She earned an Emmy nomination for her performance, not least because of that powerful singing scene. "The show is about a woman finding her voice, and in that scene, she's literally finding it," Haas told EW. "She's even surprising herself of what's coming out of her." —*J.T.*

Where to watch* Unorthodox*: Netflix

**Cast:** Shira Haas, Amit Rahav, Jeff Wilbusch

When They See Us (2019)

Niecy Nash-Betts as Delores Wise in 'When They See Us'. Atsushi Nishijima/Netflix

Ava DuVernay's *When They See Us* is a searing, unflinching account of the wrongful convictions of the Central Park Five, five Black and Latino teenagers who were falsely accused of a brutal assault in 1989. The miniseries powerfully depicts the systemic racism and injustice faced by these young men, following their harrowing journey from arrest to exoneration. With DuVernay's auteur touch and stellar performances from an ensemble cast, especially Jharrel Jerome, who won an Emmy for his portrayal of Korey Wise, *When They See Us* is as emotionally devastating as it is necessary viewing. —*J.T.*

Where to watch *When They See Us*: Netflix

**Cast:** Asante Blackk, Jharrel Jerome, Niecy Nash-Betts, Felicity Huffman

Wild Wild Country (2018)

Bhagwan Shree Rajneesh in 'Wild Wild Country'. Netflix

Cult documentaries have been a part of our media diet, but *Wild Wild Country* is one you have to see to believe. Chronicling the rise and fall of the Rajneeshpuram commune in Oregon during the 1980s, the docuseries delves into the controversial practices of Bhagwan Shree Rajneesh and his followers, leading to one of the most bizarre, shocking, and underreported events in American history. It's a wild ride filled with twists, legal battles, and a fascinating cast of real-life characters. —*J.T.*

Where to watch* Wild Wild Country*: Netflix

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