TV shows are single or repeated segments produced for television broadcasting. The tag should be used on questions concerning tv show aspects in general, not details of one specific tv show.
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How can I find tv shows/films similar to one I like?
As a general case, how can I find movies or TV shows similar to an existing movie or TV show that I like?
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What rules govern how TV show opening credits are structured?
I've always been curious what decides if a credit is in the opening or closing credits. It seems loosely that cast (in order of today's "big name" significance), directors and financiers get the ...
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In opening credits for TV shows, why does it say 'with so and so' for some actors?
I am thinking of Ally McBeal in particular. For the entire run of the show the opening credits generally had clips of a character and the name of the actor that plays them. The final two actors (Peter ...
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Why do TV shows take frequent breaks during a season?
I notice this more when watching American shows - but for example, the Canadian show "Continuum" skipped a week after only four episodes in the current season. This is something I have seen frequently ...
