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TBS presents a new series from the creator of The Regular Show. This time out, we’re dealing with humans with real problems as a young married couple deals with “everyday challenges as parenthood, friendship, ham theft, stripper clowns and choosing the right day care.”

(SPOILERS) Master of None‘s second season makes no secret of its Italian neorealist influence. But ScreenPrism gives a great breakdown of the show’s ambitious yet successful mission: adopting the dour style for the middle class while remaining sincere.

SPOON! The second live-action reboot of Ben Edlund’s hilarious 1990s animated superhero show is coming to Amazon, and we’re pretty excited based on the pilot. Tune in on 8/25/17 for the first six episodes in the misadventures of our blue hero and his trusty sidekick Arthur.

(PG-13) From The Wire creator David Simon comes a new HBO drama series. The Deuce is set in the ’70s and chronicles the rise of the adult video industry in New York. Starring Maggie Gyllenhaal and James Franco. Premieres 9/10/17.

Geek kings Penny-Arcade adapted their side webcomic Automata into a episodic series. It’s a sci-fi noir set in an alternate reality 1930’s United States, where advanced robots used to be made. The series is about one such being, a detective, and his partner.

The not X-Men are coming. ABC and Marvel teamed up for a TV series about the Inhumans, a race of genetically modified super humans led by Black Bolt, who almost never speaks because the sound of his voice is incredibly destructive. Premieres 9/29/17.

(PG-13: Language) “Do I agree with Rick that nothing means anything? No I do not, because the knowledge that nothing matters, while accurate, gets you nowhere.” Rick & Morty co-creator Dan Harmon talks about the philosophy they espouse in their hit show.

“For centuries our families fought together against their common enemy. Despite their differences – together.” Our latest peek at Game of Thrones’ upcoming season teases wars all over Westeros. And that jerk Littlefinger hiding like the jerk he is.

(PG-13: Language) Lessons from the Screenplay wonderfully parallels the journeys of the main characters of True Detective and Se7en to break down arguably the most important aspect of fiction: the character arc.

(PG-13: Language) From writer and director Nick Stoller (Forgetting Sarah Marshall, Neighbors, Yes Man) comes a Netflix series about a group of friends from Harvard reuniting in their late 30s. Starring Keegan-Michael Key, Colbie Smulders, and Fred Savage. Premieres 7/14/17.

Set in the Marvel universe – specifically a world with the X-Men on it – Bryan Singer’s The Gifted is an upcoming FOX TV show about a lawyer who specializes in putting mutants away, only to discover that his teenage children are mutants themselves.

From the creators of Crunchyroll comes VRV, a hub for a variety of geeky online video channels. It has free content from Crunchyroll, Funimation, Tested, Seeso, Cartoon Hangover and more. It also offers a premium ad-free bundle for $10/mo. US only for now.

“A man whose fear is greater than his desire… cannot be a pivotal character.” Lessons from the Screenplay breaks down the basics of a TV pilot – the episode that is used to sell the show to networks – and how Vince Gilligan pulled it off for Breaking Bad.

“He seems to have manifested some sort of butt. He is the smartest man in the universe.” Adult Swim pulled off a reverse April Fools’ prank by including the first episode of Rick and Morty‘s third season in an all-episode continuous livestream.

“Rad? Gilfoyle “rad”? You are wearing the same exact pajamas as Dinesh and you’re saying “rad” now?” After obsessing over retaining control of Pied Piper, Richard suddenly wants to leave and “build a new Internet…” with Haley Joel Osment. Premieres 4/23/17.

(Gore) An ex-convict with a mysterious past finds himself in the middle of a war between the gods from ancient mythology and America’s new and wildly popular gods. Starz’ serial adaptation of Neil Gaiman’s excellent novel premieres 4/30/17.

Redemption, revenge, ambition, destiny – the Houses vying for the Iron Throne each have their reasons. But their intentions and ambitions mean nothing to their real problem: the Night King cometh. Game of Thrones’ penultimate season starts 7/16/17.

Based on Mark Harris’ book, Netflix’s series sees directors Steven Spielberg, Lawrence Kasdan, Francis Ford Coppola, Guillermo del Toro and Paul Greengrass talk about five Hollywood directors who went to the frontlines of WW II to document the war. Drops 3/31/17.

“People keep asking me if I’m back… Yeah, I’m thinking I’m back.” Wait, wrong hero. But here’s a grizzled Jack going ham on an army of robot insects as if they broke into his house and killed his dog. In all timelines.

This guy shrieks. We know Jared is either missing a few screws or has too many screwed in, but it looks like Richard is going to become the craziest one in the latest chapter of the Pied Piper saga. The new season premieres 4/23/17.

The Science Guy’s new Netflix series is a welcome dose of sanity amidst the political rhetoric, fake news, and hyperbole we’ve been subject to recently. Each episode explores a topic through a mix of discussions, field correspondents, and practical demonstrations.

Jack is Back. Set 50 years after the events of the fourth season, the final 10 episodes of Samurai Jack sees our hero not only seeking for a way home but also for a way to die, because his time traveling adventures have rendered him immortal. Premieres 3/11/17.

The 3D artists at real estate marketing company Drawbotics used their downtime to make highly detailed 4K floor plans of the offices or houses from a few TV series, including Silicon Valley and The Office. Check out the full versions and look for the Easter eggs.

Netflix’s take on American Ninja Warrior. The show’s first season features 108 competitors – 10 each from the USA, South Korea, Brazil, Mexico, Germany and Japan – who will attempt to conquer an insane obstacle course called The Beast. Premieres 2/24/17.

An upcoming Netflix documentary series that profiles some of the world’s best designers and artists, including Nike’s Tinker Hatfield and graphic designer Paula Scher. Premieres 2/10/17.