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1. Butterflies Are Free (1972)

PG | 109 min | Comedy, Drama, Music

A blind man moves into his own apartment against the wishes of his overprotective mother and befriends the freethinking young woman next door.

Director: Milton Katselas | Stars: Goldie Hawn, Edward Albert, Eileen Heckart, Paul Michael Glaser

Votes: 5,961 | Gross: $0.25M

2. Freaks: You're One of Us (2020)

TV-MA | 92 min | Action, Drama, Fantasy

Tipped by a mysterious tramp, a meek fry cook discovers she has superpowers -- and uncovers an unsavory, vast conspiracy.

Director: Felix Binder | Stars: Cornelia Gröschel, Tim Oliver Schultz, Wotan Wilke Möhring, Nina Kunzendorf

Votes: 6,873

3. Superheroes: A Never-Ending Battle (2013)

TV-PG | 180 min | Documentary, History

A comprehensive history of the superhero comic book fantasy genre and its influence on American culture.

Stars: Liev Schreiber, Danny Fingeroth, Mark Waid, Stan Lee

Votes: 784

4. Superheroes Decoded (2017)

TV-PG | 123 min | Documentary

Uncovers how the rise of the superhero parallels America's rise as a superpower in the 20th century, evolving through the decades into a uniquely American mythology that has captured audiences across the globe.

Stars: Kevin Conroy, John K. Bucher Jr., Steve Englehart, Jon Favreau

Votes: 242

5. The Boys (2019– )
Episode: We Gotta Go Now (2020)

TV-MA | 60 min | Action, Comedy, Crime

Butcher has no more intentions to fight with Supes but Black Noir traced his location and found him: what will he do now? Supes are shooting a film named - #Dawn Of The Seven. Homelander is doing what Stormfront told him to do.

Director: Batan Silva | Stars: Karl Urban, Jack Quaid, Antony Starr, Erin Moriarty

Votes: 12,568

6. NCIS (2003– )
Episode: Lonely Hearts (2020)

TV-14 | 43 min | Action, Crime, Drama

The lead suspect in an NCIS murder investigation is a woman Gibbs' friend, Phillip Brooks (Don Lake), met on a dating site. Also, Sloane has a secret admirer on Valentine's Day.

Director: Michael Zinberg | Stars: Mark Harmon, Sean Murray, Wilmer Valderrama, Emily Wickersham

Votes: 449

7. The Boys (2019– )
Episode: What I Know (2020)

TV-MA | 67 min | Action, Comedy, Crime

Becca shows up on Butcher's doorstep and begs for his help. The Boys agree to back Butcher, and together with Starlight, they finally face off against Homelander and Stormfront. But things go very bad, very fast.

Director: Alex Graves | Stars: Karl Urban, Jack Quaid, Antony Starr, Erin Moriarty

Votes: 19,990

8. Prime Rewind: Inside the Boys (2020)
Episode: Inside 'The Big Ride' (2020)

TV-MA | 25 min | Talk-Show

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Director: Mike Corey | Stars: Aisha Tyler, Giancarlo Esposito, Colby Minifie, Jack Quaid

Votes: 32

9. Prime Rewind: Inside the Boys (2020)
Episode: Inside 'Proper Preparation and Planning' (2020)

TV-MA | 27 min | Talk-Show

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Director: Mike Corey | Stars: Aisha Tyler, Antony Starr, Aya Cash, Chace Crawford

Votes: 27

10. Prime Rewind: Inside the Boys (2020)
Episode: Inside 'The Bloody Doors Off' (2020)

TV-MA | 25 min | Talk-Show

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Director: Mike Corey | Stars: Aisha Tyler, Tomer Capone, Laura Jean Shannon, Jeffrey Dean Morgan

Votes: 26

11. Prime Rewind: Inside the Boys (2020)
Episode: Inside 'Butcher, Baker, Candlestick Maker' (2020)

TV-MA | 24 min | Talk-Show

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Director: Mike Corey | Stars: Aisha Tyler, Erin Moriarty, Jack Quaid, Laila Robins

Votes: 26

12. Talking Dead (2011– )
Episode: J.D. (2021)

TV-14 | 41 min | Talk-Show

Jenna Elfman, Keith Carradine, Christine Evangelista and Aisha Tyler discuss the Season 6 episode of Fear the Walking Dead, "J.D." Hosted by Chris Hardwick.

Stars: Chris Hardwick, Jenna Elfman, Christine Evangelista, Keith Carradine

Votes: 13

13. JAR Media Podcast (2016– )
GHOSTS'S ARE REAL? (2016 Podcast Episode)

E10+ | 70 min | Comedy, Talk-Show

JAR discusses the prostate.

Stars: Alex Beltman, Jamie Beltman, Ruben Brown, James House

14. Nostalgia Critic (2007– )
Episode: Diary of a Wimpy Kid (2022)

TV-MA | 30 min | Comedy

The Nostalgia Critic reviews the film adaptation of the popular book series, Diary of a Wimpy Kid. But thanks to the aimless filmmakers, it's become Diary of a Jerky Kid.

Director: Doug Walker | Stars: Doug Walker, Malcolm Ray, Tamara Chambers

Votes: 20

15. Suits (2011–2019)
Episode: Derailed (2015)

TV-14 | 43 min | Comedy, Drama

Mike takes on a whistle-blower case at professor Gerard's request, and Jeff uses the office receptionists to get under Louis's skin.

Director: Patrick J. Adams | Stars: Gabriel Macht, Patrick J. Adams, Rick Hoffman, Meghan Markle

Votes: 2,316

16. The Boys (2019– )
Episode: The Self-Preservation Society (2019)

TV-MA | 56 min | Action, Comedy, Crime

Never trust a washed-up Supe -- the Boys learn this lesson the hard way. Meanwhile, Homelander digs into his past, Starlight discovers that love hurts, and if you're ever in Sandusky, Ohio ... See full summary »

Director: Daniel Attias | Stars: Karl Urban, Jack Quaid, Antony Starr, Erin Moriarty

Votes: 13,840

17. Doom Patrol (2019–2023)
Episode: Doom Patrol Patrol (2019)

TV-MA | 57 min | Action, Adventure, Comedy

Cliff and Victor come to an agreement while Jane, Rita, and Larry go in search of a mysterious team called the Doom Patrol.

Director: Chris Manley | Stars: Diane Guerrero, April Bowlby, Joivan Wade, Alan Tudyk

Votes: 2,606

18. Doom Patrol (2019–2023)
Episode: Flex Patrol (2019)

TV-MA | 51 min | Action, Adventure, Comedy

Rita tries to soothe Victor during a difficult time while the rest of the team finds Flex Mentallo and tries to help him regain his memory.

Director: T.J. Scott | Stars: Diane Guerrero, April Bowlby, Joivan Wade, Alan Tudyk

Votes: 2,213

19. The Blacklist (2013–2023)
Episode: The Cryptobanker (No. 160) (2019)

TV-14 | 42 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

The Task Force delves into the unregulated world of cryptocurrency in order to stop an impending attack, while Red undertakes a risky endeavor in order to secure his freedom.

Director: Terrence O'Hara | Stars: James Spader, Megan Boone, Diego Klattenhoff, Amir Arison

Votes: 1,300

20. Suits (2011–2019)
Episode: Thunder Away (2019)

TV-14 | 45 min | Comedy, Drama

Mike helps Harvey get over a personal loss. An attempt to take down Faye becomes complicated.

Director: Robert Duncan McNeill | Stars: Gabriel Macht, Rick Hoffman, Sarah Rafferty, Amanda Schull

Votes: 1,790