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About Sean Ellard

CBR Feature Writer Sean Ellard is a veteran TV director/producer/writer and former journalist. He has worked on popular international series like Border Security (Can/USA), The Bachelor, Love It or List It, Yukon Gold and others. A former national news producer and radio news anchor, he still works as a freelance journalist & consultant. Find me on Twitter @SingingRebels

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Why Downton Abbey Ended After Season 6

Downton Abbey is one of the most popular historical TV dramas of all time, so why did it end after Season 6, when the show was still firmly on top?

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Star Wars Confirms Yoda Turned to the Dark Side - and Almost Became the Most Powerful Sith Lord

With the aid of Count Dooku, Yoda could have potentially destroyed the universe if he had gone to the dark side in Star Wars.

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Why Downton Abbey Killed Dan Stevens' Matthew Crawley

The death of Matthew Crawley on Downton Abbey shocked viewers. But why did Dan Stevens choose to depart the award-winning period drama?

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The Controversial Reason Why South Park Killed Off Chef

As one of South Park's most beloved characters, it's not surprising Chef's sudden departure generated confusion and controversy.

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The Wizard of Oz: Yes, the Scarecrow Carries a Gun - But Why?

The Wizard of Oz has been seen by more people than almost any other movie in cinema history. So why don't audiences remember the Scarecrow packing heat in the 1939 classic?

A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving: Why One Scene Prompts Controversy Every Year

Charlie Brown's Thanksgiving special is a holiday staple, but one scene has stirred controversy about what message it's really sending with Franklin.

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Was Robin Williams a Redshirt from Star Trek?

Robin Williams burst on screen as Mork on Happy Days, but keen eyed sci-fi fans wondered if he was actually visiting from Star Trek due to one detail.

Unsolved Mysteries' Paranormal Rangers Is More Terrifying Than The X-Files
Unsolved Mysteries' Paranormal Rangers Is More Terrifying Than The X-Files

Cases from the Navajo Nation's real life X-Files investigators on Netflix's Unsolved Mysteries, are so terrifying Mulder and Scully would get scared.

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Seinfeld's Most Taboo Episode Turns 30 - And It Still Works

Hailed as one of the greatest TV episodes ever, Larry David was ready to quit Seinfeld over his firm stance to put self-pleasure in prime time.

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Baseball's Current Woes Are Begging To Be Explored in a Major League Reboot

After keeping the franchise on the bench for two decades, it's finally time for a new Major League movie that tackles the modern-day woes of baseball.

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William Shatner's Pitch for Star Trek V Gave the Film a Different Ending

William Shatner, the man behind the original Captain Kirk, says his original idea for Star Trek V was too controversial, even for his co-stars.

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Downton Abbey: A New Era Finally Grants Maggie Smith’s Wish

The final goodbye for Lady Violet on Downton Abbey: A New Age was a magnificent conclusion to one of the greatest characters of our time.

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Downton Abbey: A New Era Brings Thomas Barrow’s Story Full Circle

After dedicating his life to serving the happiness of others, Downton Abbey: A New Era finally gives Thomas Barrow a love to call his own.

Happy Valley's Catherine Cawood Is One of TV's Best Cops

Police are some of TV's most common characters, but Happy Valley's Sergeant Catherine Cawood stands as one of the finest to wear the uniform.

The Mandalorian's Peli Motto Is Star Wars' Horniest Character - and We Love It

The feisty, sex-positive Peli Motto is a long-overdue addition to the Star Wars universe, which typically avoids intimacy among its characters.

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Louie Anderson's Best TV & Movie Roles

One of the best stand up comedians of his era, Louie Anderson, passed away recently, aged 68. Here is a look at some of his best film and TV roles.

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Bob Saget's Best TV & Movie Roles

Bob Saget was a Hollywood legend and comedian who left behind a huge body of work spanning more than five decades. Here's a look at his best roles.

Peaky Blinders Season 6 Story, Cast & News to Know

After years of waiting, Peaky Blinders is finally coming back for a 6th and final season. Here is everything we know about what's next for Tommy Shelby and his gang from Birmingham.

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The Golden Girls' Best-Forgotten Sequel Is Coming to Hulu (You've Been Warned)

The Golden Girls most direct spin-off, The Golden Palace, is coming to Hulu. Jury's out on whether that is actually a good thing.

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The Book of Boba Fett Will Debut a 'Bad' Star Wars Lead - and That's a Good Thing

The Book of Boba Fett will focus on an anti-hero, a first for the Star Wars franchise, unfolding a new story without a clear moral divide.

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