Can you believe that Saturday Night Live was almost cancelled in the 1980s? It's a startling thought now, especially as the franchise just came off its milestone 51st season on NBC with a stellar roster of stars like Teyana Taylor, Ryan Gosling, SabrinaCarpenter, and Josh O'Connor, and looking toward its next season. While the recently launched Saturday Night Live UK has received a mixed reception from critics and audiences, its renewal suggests the franchise is still willing to take creative risks — something that's been baked into SNL's DNA from the beginning.

David Boreanazis going to continue his impressive streak of leading shows with the news that a new pilot starring the Bonesleading man has been picked up to series. The new show, which revives a classic and much-beloved detective series of the 1970s, will debut early next year on NBC.

As the fantasy genre has grown more popular, it's also gotten darker, but there are exceptions to every rule. Rather than giving in to the conventions, one bold 2016 series blends fantasy elements with a sitcom's tone, proving that this rare genre combination can work surprisingly well. With this choice, The Good Placeforges its own path and is now one of the best series on Hulu. The recognizable cast, laugh-out-loud moments, and shocking reveals work together to make the series an addictive binge-watch perfect for anyone willing to embrace the outlandish premise and just have a good time.

When it comes to TV shows, few networks have the same level of stacked lineup as NBC, which has been producing the top hits for years now. The first group of shows that come to mind are those that operate under the One Chicago banner, Chicago P.D., Chicago Fire, and Chicago Med. The trio of interweaving procedurals were all written and created for TV by Derek Haas, who also recently penned Countdown, the Jensen Ackles-led crime thriller on Prime Video. The series was tragically canceled after only one season, but having the One Chicago series to fall back on certainly helped soften the blow for Haas. NBC is also responsible for the highly popular Law & Order franchise, which has been on the air for the better part of the last 35 years.