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Reflecting on Luke Cage, the Pioneering Black Superhero, and His Lasting Legacy

The science on what exactly happened Saturday, Oct. 1, 2016 -- the day Marvel's Luke Cage hit Netflix -- is fuzzy, but whether due to a glitch or overwhelming demand, Netflix undoubtedly went down the day after Season 1 of the superhero drama was released. Netflix never gave an official explanation for the oopsie, but it doesn't matter: In contemporary black mythology, Luke Cage broke Netflix that fall day, just like John Henry was a real man and Be... more

You Can - and Should - Watch HBO's Watchmen for Free This Weekend

If you missed HBO's Peabody Award-winning drama Watchmen when it aired last fall, now is the perfect time to watch. The series, from Damon Lindelof, stars Regina King and explores the legacy of white supremacy and systemic racism in America through a version of history in which masked vigila... more

'Stranger Things,' 'Fleabag,' 'Watchmen' Among Peabody Award 2020 Nominations

“Chernobyl,” “Fleabag,” “Ramy,” “Stranger Things,” “Succession,” “Unbelievable,” “Watchmen” and “When They See Us” are among the 13 entertainment series nominated for this year’s Peabody Awards. The Peabody Awards Board of Jurors on Wednesday announced... more