How to Watch 'The Great,' 'Hollywood' and More Historical Drama Series on Every Platform

By Brian Steinberg

Some great titles are leaving Netflix in June 2020, so make sure to add them to your watchlist before they expire. Netflix departures this month include the exquisitely written 1960s period drama Mad Men, starring Emmy winner Jon Hamm as dissolute advertising executive Don Draper; a suite of library episodes of the immortal game show Jeopardy!; and the world-conquering superhero movie Avengers: Infinity War, which stars a computer-enhanced version of Josh Brolin as the purple bad guy Thanos. 

While this year's Lightning In a Bottle, along with every other festival, was cancelled due to the coronavirus pandemic, the circumstances didn't stop LiB producers the Do Lab from throwing a real-deal party for a casual 1.5 million viewers this past weekend (May 22-24).

Seven songs were performed during the event, including Oasis' 'Wonderwall'

After South Korean actor Lee Jung Jea sent The King: Eternal Monarch star Lee Min Ho a coffee truck to the sets of the SBS drama, the actor received a gift from another friend. Like Jung Jae, Min Ho's friend Jung Il Woo too decided to surprise his friend and actor with a coffee truck. The King: Eternal Monarch lead took to Instagram and shared a picture of the sweet gesture with his fans. The actor posed with the truck on the sets. 

Maybe it’s been so long since I’ve been in high school that I’ve forgotten how dramatic that period of life actually was, but after watching the new trailer for Season 4 of “13 Reasons Why,” I am reminded that my time as a teen wasn’t nearly as harrowing as the cast of characters in the Netflix drama. And I’m beyond thankful because these kids have it rough.

Shane Carruth remains a rare figure in the cinematic landscape. His major achievements: “Primer” and “Upstream Color”—are idiosyncratic and unique in their execution and deconstruction of the sci-fi genre.

By Tarana Burke

Amanda Bynes has updated her fans on her love life, education and mental health in an in-depth Instagram post. In fact, the 34-year-old She's The Man starsaid she's excited to work towards a degree from The Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising, a private college in Los Angeles.

The star was diagnosed with bipolar disorder in her teens

Since NSW homicide detectives arrested a man as part of an investigation into the murder of Scott Johnson last week, police are now appealing for new information in other unsolved suspected “gay hate” crimes.

 Prince William  and  Kate Middleton  got back in the radio business. The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge took over almost every U.K. radio station on Monday, May 18, to share a heart-warming message with the world. “We’re all connected, and you are not alone.” The pair were joined by other famous Brits to kick off Mental Health Awareness Week in the U.K.

By Elaine Low

First Country is a compilation of the best new country songs, videos and albums that dropped this week.

By Denise Petski

Well, this is a first. Bill Murray epically joined Jimmy Kimmel from his bathtub during Wednesday's at-home episode of Jimmy Kimmel Live.

When it comes to bingeing a series, the main character really has to be worth following — even more so when it specifically comes to crime TV, which is not to be confused with courtroom dramas and other female-driven spy or espionage thrillers. On these types of series, it all hinges on the harden yet relatable main detective or central character investigating the mystery at hand.

Tyler Cameron is back on reality TV — this time, however, he’s not looking for love. He’s building dog houses. The former contestant and general contractor has teamed up with interior designer Delia Kenza for the unscripted Quibi series , which sees them making the “most ridiculously extravagant dog houses imaginable.”

'Sex', 'Somebody Else' and 'Robbers' were included in the show

While there’s no shortage of new series in the era of Peak TV, especially thanks to the advent of several new streaming platforms, nothing quite beats the classics that defined TV of the 1960s, ‘70s and ‘80s. Whether it's a show about a gang of friends (), a look at college life (), or a compelling legal drama about a defense lawyer (), these series set the course for many that followed.