Nikita offered up an important lesson this week: absolutely everyone has a price.

It may not always be cold, hard money, but manipulation is possible across the board, as Nikita actually ended up inside the Oval Office on Nikita Season 4 Episode 4.

She was there to save Michael, of course, and she drove a hard bargain when it came to her demands: Amanda had to turn herself in.

You can imagine her reaction to that request, can't you? But you can't wrap your head around all that went down on this installment. Watch it from beginning to end now:

Watch Nikita Season 4 Episode 4 Online

Is a happy ending possible for Team Nikita? Not entirely, at least.

The opening sequence of Nikita Season 4 Episode 5 was eerie. It was like Nikita woke up in Pleasantville with lingerie on.

It really was a dream and not the good kind that Michael suggested. It was a fleeting bubble of normalcy for Nikita and Michael, it's just too bad it couldn't last longer.

As odd as it was for them to be staying in houses on a cult de sac, it was even weirder to see them living in separate houses. Nikita and her team have lived together for years. They are a family. When Nikita rang Ryan's doorbell, it seemed wrong and made me laugh. Though, that's normal and what moving on should include.

After years of hiding in the shadows and protecting their secrets, Team Nikita let it all out. They talked about their recruitment, Division, the Shop, the scientific advancements, mind control, they let out everything! It had to be a relief to finally tell their stories, plus to know that would give them immunity and their freedom.

They thought it was over and that they would start a new life. Nikita went from number one enemy of the state to the nation's hero. She was a criminal, a secret operative, and now the most popular person in the country. A major shift. Michael was right when he told her that she needed to start seeing herself as he did.

The dynamic between Michael and Nikita was incredible. After all they've been through they found each other again. "No more missions. No more looking over our shoulders. And all I want is you." Aww! Swoon! In that moment, they has a sweet and loving future together. Is it still possible? Maybe, but not quite yet.

As they reconnected, a new couple was blooming. Sam proved his loyalty to Alex. He didn't try to steal the diamonds and instead followed through on what she wanted. And they hooked up! I was glad to see that Alex wasn't about to jump into something with him. She's right, he needs to figure out who he is. They have to get through the coming trouble first.

I'm glad that it was Ryan that didn't give up the investigation. He's always been the thinker of the team and able to piece together disparate information and find their correlations. The takedown of MDK was too easy. Ryan saw through the actions and correctly realized that Jones set it up to comply with Nikita's demands and effectively get her out of the picture.

I'm not sure the plan would have held its cover even if Ryan hadn't figured it out. Amanda's reckless and it's unlikely she would have remained in the background for long. Her quest for power and determination to control the doubles would have eventually put her fingerprints out there.

If Nikita season 4 was longer, I'm sure that would have played out. Instead, the story's on a fast track and Ryan figured it out. When he confronted Jones, I never saw his capture coming. They met in a secure facility! Jones' reach must be nearly limitless. Ryan was right about everything, but he too underestimated his enemy.

Watch Nikita Season 4 Episode 5 Online

Ryan's a fighter. He wasn't going to let Amanda and the mysterious Group of 8 get away. His resilience was impressive and honorable. He was shot with men holding him and he still didn't give up. He fought! He was willing to die to make sure Nikita knew that something was wrong. 

"No more secrets!" and Ryan leaped out the window. When he landed on the car I thought he was goner, but he even fought through that in order to tell Nikita the truth. My heart broke for Ryan, but I was utterly crushed when Nikita showed up at the hospital and said, "He's my family."

He held out just long enough to make sure she knew that Amanda was alive. Even as he died, he apologized for being right. Ryan was hero. And with that missions weren't over for Nikita. She couldn't give it up. Nikita may have lied to protect the public, but she wasn't going to leave it alone.

"They don't get to win. Not like this." 

It's only fitting for Nikita and Alex to end this together. I've missed the two of them as partners. I hope Michael understands why Nikita had to do it this way. She didn't take off in the same way as before, instead this time it was to finish it so they could have a normal life.

So with only one episode of Nikita ever ... "It's time to finish what we started."

Odds and Ends

• Michael has a last name! He has a LAST NAME! It's nice to know you Michael BISHOP!
• As odd as the cul de sac was to see, the military trucks interrupting that peaceful scene was even more jarring.
• Alex's takedown of the men at the club was kick-ass. She may be a rich, socialite, but she's still got it!
• Amanda's manipulated at least some of the doubles to be under her control. Will she use them in the final battle against Nikita? Cheryl Dixon was shown for a reason.
• Who are the other members of the group? Do we know any of them already?
• Of course Amanda had to reveal her secret to Ryan. She needed the validation as always. Hasn't she learned by now?
• Ryan's escape scene was brilliantly acted by Noah Bean. He sold it. I was devastating to watch, yet such the perfect ending for the character.
• Birkhoff: Amanda? She's alive? That evil freaking bitch! How is that possible?

Are you devastated that Ryan died? Will the rest of Team Nikita get a happy ending? How do you want to see the series end?

We are one week away from the Nikita series finale.

That fact is sad but true but also exciting, based on events that went down on Nikita Season 4 Episode 5.

From the eerie opening sequence to the pulsating conclusion, this penultimate installment truly brought it all.

The team let everything out, talking about their recruitment… Division… the Shop.. and many other issues that had been kept secret in the past.

The dynamic between Michael and Nikita was also terrific, with the two finding each other after all these years and missions. Who didn't swoon when Nikita said "all" she wants now is Michael? Better late than never, right?

So, what note did this episode leave off on? How did it leaving us hanging until the finale?

Watch Nikita online now for the answer:

Watch Nikita Season 4 Episode 5 Online

We can be heroes? Sure, possibly.

But these folks can be villains.

In our latest staff Round Table discussion - join in our debates of Best New Show and Best Comedy of 2013 now! - various writers gather below to answer the simple, scary question:

WHO WAS THE BEST VILLAIN ON TELEVISION IN 2013?

Kate Brooks: Hands down, Moriarty on Elementary. It was a huge plot twist that Moriarty was not only a woman but Sherlock's love, Irene Adler, as played by the magnificent Natalie Dormer. I am still fangirling about it!!!

Miranda Wicker: The Governor from The Walking Dead. He slaughtered his own people! The man was straight evil!

Lisa Palmer: Hannibal. He eats people! And he's a psychopath - there is no one like him on TV!

Carissa Pavlica: Mickey Donovan from Ray Donovan. While not a villain in the traditional sense, because of his self-centered behavior and inability to parent, his children suffered horribly while he looked elsewhere and they are still suffering as adults; even more so now that he's thrust himself into their lives once again.

Sean McKenna: I'm gonna go back to early in the year for this one. King Joffrey from Game of Thrones is despicable, depraved and fantastically villainous. His every action is repugnant - and I can't wait to see him get what he deserves.

Christine Orlando: I'm going to go with Red John on The Mentalist. Some fans loved the big reveal of his identity this season while others hated it. Either way, up until that moment the debate was as intense as I've ever seen in any fandom. Viewers kept lists on things as mundane as hand shakes and dissected the meaning behind William Blake's classic poem "The Tyger." After six seasons of watching Patrick Jane hunt the man who murdered his family, I'm glad Red John is finally dead but I certainly enjoyed the chase to the end.

Leigh Raines: I'm gonna represent the teen vote here for a minute, even though I'm almost 30, cough cough, whatever. For me it was Ezra on Pretty Little Liars. Somehow I really didn't see it coming, maybe because Marlene King created such a convoluted crazy ass show. Talk about sleeping with the enemy.

Also gonna throw a vote up here for B613 and Command as a general villain on Scandal. Olivia was being stalked by this omnipresent, powerful, dangerous organization and then it turned out to be dear old dad in the finale. Mind. Blown. Also they put people in holes and tortures them! You don't want to cross B613.

Carla Day: Arrow's Malcolm Merlyn, the Dark Archer, was an incredible villain in 2013. He kicked ass, was manipulative, destroyed the Glades, was responsible for his own son's death ... and he looked hot doing it! Oh, and he survived.

Gabrielle Moss: Queen Catherine from Reign. Arch campiness + poison + constant scheming + more poison + horrible secrets that make you empathize with her even while being appalled by many of her actions + even more poison = my favorite villain to watch in action each week.

Doug Wolfe: I think the slightly-smiling Amanda on Nikita typifies the kind of dangerous passive-aggressive homicidal villain most of us can appreciate. Nikita's attempts at trying to understand her has only proven that there is absolutely nothing redeemable about her - despite her horrible past. As much as she has served as Nikita's foil, at the end of the day the woman has to be taken out. And not in a good way.

YOUR turn, TV Fanatics: Who do you think was the best villain of 2013?

Goodbye, Nikita! 

It was much too soon for Nikita to end, but at least the series had a proper and fitting conclusion. With Ryan's death in the penultimate episode, the series was able to finish with a hopeful and happy ending.

Division and the United States created Nikita the Assassin and that Nikita returned to avenge Ryan's death ... at least that's what appeared to be happening. I totally and completely bought into the narrative that Nikita and Alex partnered up to take out the Group in Nikita Season 4 Episode 6.

I never saw the twist coming, did you? Team Nikita was able to pull off an amazing ruse in order to beat Amanda at her own game. Before Ryan's death, I'm not sure I would have believed that Nikita would turn so dark or that Alex would go along with it. 

After all that Amanda had done over the years, I found it plausible that Nikita would turn against those that were responsible for both Ryan's death and the plot to start a devastating war. As believable as it was, I was beyond thrilled to find out that Nikita hadn't lost herself and instead took extreme measures to take out her foes.

As the flashbacks to Nikita's induction at Division unfolded, it seemed oddly placed to tell that story in the series finale. By the end of the hour, it all made sense. Amanda believed that Nikita reverted to her former self and hadn't changed at all. Nikita's troubled start at Division, Amanda's ego led her to believe what she was witnessing.

Amanda's words came back to haunt her, "Deception is more important than brute force."

The faked death at the retreat was outstanding. It fooled everyone and that was the moment that Nikita's plan moved into high gear. While Nikita and Alex played their parts on the inside, the guys worked it from the outside.

The shifting allegiances within Team Nikita was amazing to watch unravel. It moved so quickly that it was difficult to know which side was right and which was wrong. It appeared the series was going to end with a fractured team. 

The fight between Nikita and Alex was epic! It was awesome and they sold it. What a ruse! Out of all the twists on television, this was by far one of the best orchestrated this year. It was effective because it wasn't done solely to trick the audience, it was all about capturing Amanda.

Hook. Line. Sinker. Amanda's arrogance brought her down. She never saw her demise coming. When Ryan didn't shoot her in Nikita season 4 episode 5, I was disappointed, though it wasn't in his character to kill an unconscious person ... even Amanda.

Watch Nikita Season 4 Episode 6 Online

Death would have been too good a punishment for her. She will live out the rest of her days locked up and alone, "No one will ever find you. Welcome back to the basement, Helen." That's a much more fitting end for her. Perfect in fact. Her ending was as miserable as Team Nikita's was satisfying.

Amanda was captured, the doubles were taken out of play and the real doppelgangers were freed. Their plan was a success. And that wasn't the best part of it. Nikita's family finally found their freedom. Alex embraced her true identity as Alexandra Udinov. Sam found a fitting job protecting Alex. And Birkhoff revealed himself to the world. 

It was nice to see Ryan again, even if only as a vision. Nikita came to terms with his death and it wasn't in vain. Ryan provided the key intelligence the team needed to successfully pull of their plan. 

Even Michael and Nikita found their happily ever after. They were married, headed to the beach, and used their honeymoon to help those in need. Perfect!

"The real gift isn't freedom. It's what we get to do with it."

Were you satisfied with the series finale? Did you get fooled by Team Nikita's ruse? Will Nikita and Michael live happily ever after?

The final mission is complete for Nikita.

On Nikita Season 4 Episode 6, this fun CW series came to an end, but not before airing a twist that few viewers likely saw coming.

Did our heroine really avenge Ryan's death by teaming with Alex to take out the Group? That's certainly what it appeared like for awhile.

But all was not was it seemed, not as Team Nikita's ruse was revealed and we witnessed just how dark the title character would get in order to beat Amanda at her own evil game.

Meaning what, exactly? How did this enjoyable drama go out? Was it satisfactory? Shocking? Appropriate? See for yourself when you watch Nikita online right now:

Watch Nikita Season 4 Episode 6 Online

With 12 MonkeysSeason 1 launching Friday, I thought it would be fun to list 12 movies that became TV shows.

Though it seems like every new television series these days is making the jump from the big screen to the small, it's not a new trend. M*A*S*H* was a 1970's film which later ran for 11 seasons on CBS. Did you know Clueless, Private Benjamin and Ferris Bueller's Day Off also spawned TV shows?

For every movie turned TV series that bombs, I'm lookin' at you Young Indiana Jones Chronicles, there are several like Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Highlander and Stargate that run for many years.

Flip through the slideshow and check out 12 (in honor of 12 Monkeys) series that originated as feature films.

As with fashion or boy bands these trends are cyclical, but you've got to admit today's showrunners sure are delivering some top notch television. Let's hope this new golden age of TV continues for at least another decade.

So... which TV show based on a movie has been your favorite so far?

12 Monkeys premieres this Friday, January 16 at 9/8c on Syfy. Make sure to follow our 12 Monkeys Twitter account.

Gotham's final season will have a mystery villain, and the person playing him is a fan-favorite from another genre series. 

Nikita star, Shane West, has been added to the cast of the Fox drama's final season, according to Deadline. 

The character he will play is Eduardo Dorrance, a man from Jim Gordon's past. They served at the same time in the Army. 

While Dorrance's return to Gotham is a shocker, he arrives with an offer for Gordon to help bring the city back from the brink of destruction. 

However, it soon becomes apparent to Gordon that “Dorrance’s true intentions in Gotham are much darker and more evil than he could have believed.”

Related: Gotham Gets Truncated Final Season

Sounds ominous, and fascinating all that same time, right?

The Batman prequel looks set to be putting its own spin on this character. In the comics, there was a villain named Edmund Dorrance. 

That character was King Snake and was the father of Bane, so we think it's fair to say the series is going to be going all meta on us during the final episodes. 

Gotham was renewed for a final season back in May after the on-air ratings for Gotham Season 4 continued to trend downwards. 

Related: Gotham Renewed for Fifth and Final Season

Camren Bicondova later revealed to fans via an Instagram live that just ten episodes will be produced, meaning that Gotham will conclude with 98 episodes. 

What's more, the actress revealed that Fox would not be airing the series before January, so it means there's a wait in store for fans. 

Gotham Season 4 averaged 2.6 million viewers and a 0.8 rating among adults 18-49. These figures mark declines of almost 30 percent year-to-year. 

The show remains a solid option with DVR viewing factored in, but the truncated episode order could be attributed to the lack of space on Fox's schedule. 

The network is pressing on with Thursday Night Football this fall, and that means some shows are being delayed until later in the season. 

In fact, the network as a whole looks to be leaning towards more live sports entertainment what with Smackdown eating up the network's Friday night line-up come fall 2019. 

Okay, Gotham Fanatics!

What's your take on this casting news? 

Are you on board?

Hit the comments below. 

View Slideshow: 25 TV Couples That Never Should Have Happened

Relationships on television shows offer a lot to their fans, and it isn't like their sex scenes are the main reason we love them, but they are still really important. 

A sex scene will make or break a couple if executed a certain way. Because it is all about the chemistry between a couple, and if they have a sex scene, and they don't show any of that energy, then they don't stay on our minds for too long.

Luckily, there is now this list that compiles some of the hottest sex scenes that we will never be able to forget. 

Oliver and Felicity (Arrow)

With the wonderful news that Emily Bett Rickards is coming back for Arrow's final episode, it feels fitting to travel back to a time when this scene hit our screens. 

There was so much buildup between Oliver and Felicity that, of course, they also delivered when it came to their sex scenes.

The recent season of Arrow is amazing but it is still hard sometimes to deal with the loss of this relationship.

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Klaus and Caroline (The Vampire Diaries)

Klaus and Caroline had quite a build-up that deserved to amount to more than just a sex scene before he had to leave for his spinoff show.

Regardless of that small fact, these two had a sex scene that is both memorable and visually pleasing. 

Sometimes you just want to see your favorites share a hot moment in the woods on The Vampire Diaries. 

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Raven and Zeke (The 100)

The romance between Raven and Zeke may have been short-lived, but The 100 is still on The CW which means fans didn't miss out.

The context behind the scene may have felt rush because by the end of The 100 Season 6 Episode 1 Zeke would end up getting killed off, but that didn't affect the way it translated on screen.

This sweet and soft moment highlighted why Raven and Zeke worked so well, while also solidifying why fans were so quick to fall in love with this couple.

The 100 may not be about romance, but sometimes they get it right, however momentary. 

Wesley and Turbo (Daybreak)

Allow me to introduce you to Daybreak and to this lovable relationship that can't be stopped. Even by the end of the world.

Wesley and Turbo have a lot to work on in terms of their inner peace and the way they relate to others, but when they are together, it just makes sense.

They are (hopefully) on their way to a more healthy bond where there is communication and understanding.

The highlight of their relationship though is the way that Ira Madison III managed to create their love story in such a refreshing and yet new way when it comes to LGBTQIA+ representation.

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Kat and Adena (The Bold Type)

Kat and Adena have a remarkable relationship that offers valuable representation on screen with each new season.

Their first time though was the validating and incredible example of a queer story done right. 

It was a loving scene that allowed Kat to be vulnerable and for Adena to push for more open communication between them.

The result became a sex scene that was as wonderful as it was valuable, with it still leaving a mark on many fans who start The Bold Type. 

Alison and Emily (Pretty Little Liars)

Another long-awaited and wholesome scene full of love was shared between Alison and Emily.

Waiting for them to even possibly get together was a long and messy road, but when Alison showed that she cared for Emily just as much, it was over for all of us.

These two deserved so much better, and even though we know they will get back together, sometimes you want to take a walk down memory lane. 

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Callie and Gael (Good Trouble)

Not all hot sex scenes have to be between a couple that stays together, although Good Trouble still has plenty of time to circle back around to these two. 

There can be points made about why we want to see Callie and Gael together and about why we don't, but a scene like this go under the pro section of that list. 

Something about an aesthetically pleasing sex scene makes it harder to let go of that hope for more. 

Nikita and Michael (Nikita)

If we're talking about underappreciated scenes, this one takes the cake for sure.

The relationship between Nikita and Michael was a highlight of the show, even if we didn't get to see as much of it as we deserved.

And scenes like this just solidified that, making it one of the hottest sex scenes to date. 

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Naomi Nagata and James Holden (The Expanse)

Look at them and tell me they weren't your first thought for this list. 

These two scream sexual tension whenever they are in the same room, and they have to have set some record for most epic sex scenes.

The most important thing in a quality sex scene is chemistry, and these two have so much of it.

It really isn't fair because many relationships can't compare to this. The Expanse just knows how to appeal to all of us.

Claire and Jamie (Outlander)

Outlander is beloved for many reasons, with the sex scenes between their lead duo as one of the biggest ones.

Claire and Jamie represent what many fans love most in their fictional relationships, a combination of a pair being so soft but also so good looking at the same time.

That translates into some memorable sex scenes, and honestly, there were too many to choose from but their wedding night was something exceptional.

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Logan and Veronica (Veronica Mars)

This one is a sore spot for many of us, with the revival changing things in ways that neither Veronica nor Logan deserved.

Before it got to that point, though, and even after it, the most important part about thee two is their legacy.

No matter how their story ended, the way that it got created and what fans took from it is what matters.

Part of that includes scenes like this, and we can pretend this is the last scene of the new season of Veronica Mars. 

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Cheryl and Toni (Riverdale)

It would be great if Cheryl and Toni could have just a week where they don't have any Riverdale related plots to distract them.

But even with the minimal screentime that they sometimes share, they also manage to top it for all of us. Pun intended.

This sex scene was a long time coming, and at least these two delivered above and beyond. 

Spike and Buffy (Buffy the Vampire Slayer)

This is a tough one, mostly because of the not so positive history that comes with this couple and the possibilities in general.

Spike isn't the only person who Buffy had off the charts chemistry with it is almost impossible not to mention the Angel like elephant in the room.

But still, there is something about Spike and Buffy at their best that makes them fit this list perfectly.

If only that were all that we could remember about them then they really could be the peak couple. 

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Eliott and Lucas (Skam France)

Does anything really need to be said?

This gif alone speaks volumes about how epic a sex scene can be if we let a couple in it shine.

It is an incomplete example if Eliott and Lucas don't get added here as well, their energy together is magnetic and chances are many of you didn't know about it. 

Alex and Michael (Roswell, New Mexico)

Fans have fallen in love with Alex and Michael's love for a lot of reasons, but most of it can just be explained with the word soft.

Their love for one another is so sweet and kind; it translates into all scenes that they share on Roswell, New Mexico.

That includes their sex scenes that are so memorable because of how much emotion is behind each one.

You can feel the love and the longing between Alex and Michael, so it would be unfair to deprive others of this discovery. 

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Laura and Mad Sweeney (American Gods)

This is another one that is hard to explain.

It isn't like we actually ship these two together all that much, and yet there is something about this sex scene that felt like it belonged in this conversation.

How can you not talk about this?

Maybe the lighting or the cinematography is to blame but either way here we are with American Gods.

Wade and Zoe (Hart of Dixie)

Talking about underappreciated shows means mentioning Hart of Dixie and the way some people are still discovering it.

Wade and Zoe have to be a big part of that; their banter and their love and their messiness feel so real even years after the show ended.

But that isn't why we are all here, we are here to discuss the sex scene that closed out the first season of the show.

How do you not root for a couple that is that level of epic? The answer is you don't. 

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Jane and Rafael (Jane the Virgin)

An adorable sex scene is hard to explain, yet Jane and Rafael are the best examples of it.

Their relationship was a long time coming, so their sex scenes had to live up to the hype on Jane the Virgin.

Jane and Rafael proved that not only can you do it, at the time same time you can have scenes that exceed those expectations. 

If there is a happy ending to look forward to for our other ships, Jane and Rafael's has to be the inspiration. 

Sam and Grizz (The Society)

It is quite fascinating how many apocalypse shows and their couples made their way onto this list.

The apocalypse comes with the promise of epic sex scenes for us to look forward to, right?

Sam and Grizz won us over before we even knew the potential that they had. It has to be only the beginning of their journey on The Society, but we already know they are worthy of making it onto this list. 

There is this level of understanding and intimacy that proves how much that can add to a scene to make it stand out. Now can the show return this cute and innocent love into our lives?

The Cluster (Sense8) 

This all wouldn't be complete without Sense8, a show that used its Netflix standing to go in on every sex scene.

The twist on it though is that every scene gets treated like literal artwork, it is always so chaotic and intense and visually fascinating.

It is also just really unforgettable, and a great way to end off the list. 

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What about you? What do you think is the hottest TV sex scene? And what couple might you be excited to see have a sex scene in the future?

Let us know in the comments below. 

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The final mission is complete for Nikita.

On Nikita Season 4 Episode 6, this fun CW series came to an end, but not before airing a twist that few viewers likely saw coming.

Did our heroine really avenge Ryan's death by teaming with Alex to take out the Group? That's certainly what it appeared like for awhile.

But all was not was it seemed, not as Team Nikita's ruse was revealed and we witnessed just how dark the title character would get in order to beat Amanda at her own evil game.

Meaning what, exactly? How did this enjoyable drama go out? Was it satisfactory? Shocking? Appropriate? See for yourself when you watch Nikita online right now:

The post Nikita: Watch Season 4 Episode 6 Online appeared first on TV Fanatic.

Here’s a list of 12 television series that made the jump from the big screen to the small one. Which shows are your favorites and which should have remained in that darkened theater?

12 Monkeys

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Syfy’s 12 Monkeys premiered January 16 and it’s just the latest film to make the jump to television. Many fans were skeptical that Terry Gilliam’s 1995 film was being revisited as a TV series. What they might not realize is that Gilliam’s version was inspired by the 1962 short film La Jetee. In other words, this series is a reimagining of a remake. With clever writing and a great cast, you owe it to yourself to check out 12 Monkeys. Trust me, you’ll thank me later.

Buffy the Vampire Slayer

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Buffy is the perfect example of a forgettable film becoming a TV/pop culture phenomena. Did you know Joss Whedon wrote the 1992 comedy/horror flick? The studio took the film in a more jokey direction, but just a few years later Whedon was able to bring his vision to the small screen. The result, of course, was the critically acclaimed TV series starring Sarah Michelle Gellar. Buffy has since influenced the showrunners/writers of many of our favorite TV series.

Hannibal

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Anthony Hopkins’ iconic portrayal of serial killer, Hannibal Lecter, had many fans fearing the worst when the series was announced. I mean, the guy won the “Best Actor” Academy Award back in 1992 for the role. How could anyone even come close? Leave it to Bryan Fuller and Mads Mikkelsen to completely reinvent the character. Mikkelsen’s version is sophisticated, classy yet the devil in a three-piece suit. Hugh Dancy is not too shabby as Will Graham either. Fuller lists Lynch and Kubrick as inspiration for the show, making it one of the most beautifully shot yet unpleasantly creepy series on TV.

Parenthood

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Sadly we’ll be saying goodbye to the Braverman’s at the end of this month. 100 episodes of Parenthood is not bad for a second attempt at a television series based on Ron Howard’s 1989 film. Yup, another version aired in 1990 on NBC, but it turned out to be a dud and was quickly cancelled. If you’re a fan of the show it’s not going to be easy to say farewell, but at least NBC gave you those final 13-episodes to get used to the idea.

Bates Motel

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A teenage Norman Bates, seriously? All signs pointed to a major bomb when Bates Motel was first announced. However, its clever writing and wonderful actors have proven the naysayers wrong. The show is a hit for A&E and heading into its 10-episode third season on March 9.

Fargo

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Did you know that Fargo was inducted into the United States National Film Registry for preservation by the Library of Congress? That’s right, being deemed “culturally, historically, or aesthetically significant” and earning seven Academy Award nominations what’s surprising is that it took so long to appear on TV. The series met with similar acclaim, winning the Emmy for Outstanding Miniseries and Outstanding Directing. Future seasons will be set in a different era and feature a different story, cast and set of characters.

Dominion

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Let’s be honest, Legion was not a great film. Hell, it wasn’t even a good film. That said, the one thing many of us did wonder at the end was what would become of Charlie’s baby? Dominion not only provided the answer, enter Alex (the chosen one), but introduced an interesting post apocalyptic world with a strict caste system. Though the series received mixed or average reviews, a loyal fanbase quickly grew and the show’s second season airs this summer.

Nikita

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The CW’s Nikita was a reboot of USA Network’s 1997 La Femme Nikita, which lasted five seasons. However, that series was inspired by Luc Besson’s 1990 film of the same name. Nikita picked up a large fanbase in season one, but it’s ratings declined steadily each year. Ultimately, The CW chose to end the show giving the fans 6 final episodes to wrap up any loose ends.

From Dusk Til Dawn

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Sure, From Dusk til Dawn has become a cult classic, but tell me it didn’t confuse the hell out of you in theaters? What started as your typical heist/car chase flick turned into a full fledged vampire horror movie halfway through. From Dusk til Dawn: The Series, however, began introducing those supernatural elements in the pilot. With 10 hours to tell his story, Robert Rodriguez was able to flesh out his characters and expand the Mesoamerican mythology. Reviews were favorable, but many folks missed it because Rodriguez’s newly launched channel “El Rey” wasn’t part of their cable package. The series is now on Netflix, in case you’re curious.

Teen Wolf

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Look at this silly picture of Michael J. Fox and tell me the thought of a Teen Wolf TV series didn’t sound like a joke. Luckily for genre fans the show is very loosely based on the 1985 film. By loosely I mean the characters share the same names and the teen in question is bitten by a werewolf. Other than that, the series is a re-imagining that focuses on horror, mythology and romance. The creative team developed a darker, sexier and edgier version with comedic overtones closer to The Lost Boys. Teen Wolf has received generally positive reviews and like Buffy is a series that improved on the original. The series is headed into Season 5 this summer for a 20 episode run.

Stargate

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Roland Emmerich’s Stargate starring Kurt Russell and James Spader received lukewarm reviews from critics, but a warmer reception from audiences grossing close to $200 million. Its biggest success is probably the fact it spawned 4 spin-off TV series. Stargate SG-1 premiered on Showtime in 1997 and lasted a whopping 10 years. That series, gave us the animated Stargate Infinity (2002–2003), the live-action Stargate Atlantis (2004–2009) and finally Stargate Universe (2009–2011). Not bad for a French-American sci-fi flick released in 1994.

Terminator

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Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles brought our favorite characters, Sarah and John Connor, to FOX. The show opened with a shortened run of nine episodes but was the highest-rated new scripted series of the 2007–08 TV season. Naturally, a second season was quickly green-lit. Unfortunately, ratings declined drastically in Season 2 and it was not renewed for a third season. FOX doesn’t have much luck with sci-fi… Firefly, Almost Human, Alcatraz, Dollhouse, Fringe, Terra Nova, Terminator: TSCC. Why would they think a Minority Report series will fly? It’s been a long time since the X-Files guys, quit while you’re ahead.

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With 12 Monkeys Season 1 launching Friday, I thought it would be fun to list 12 movies that became TV shows.

Though it seems like every new television series these days is making the jump from the big screen to the small, it's not a new trend. M*A*S*H* was a 1970's film which later ran for 11 seasons on CBS. Did you know Clueless, Private Benjamin and Ferris Bueller's Day Off also spawned TV shows?

For every movie turned TV series that bombs, I'm lookin' at you Young Indiana Jones Chronicles, there are several like Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Highlander and Stargate that run for many years.

Flip through the slideshow and check out 12 (in honor of 12 Monkeys) series that originated as feature films.

12 Movie to Television Show Adaptations

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As with fashion or boy bands these trends are cyclical, but you've got to admit today's showrunners sure are delivering some top notch television. Let's hope this new golden age of TV continues for at least another decade.

So… which TV show based on a movie has been your favorite so far?

12 Monkeys premieres this Friday, January 16 at 9/8c on Syfy. Make sure to follow our 12 Monkeys Twitter account.

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May Sweeps is over, pools are opening, grills are firing up, and beach trips are being planned. It’s Sexy Saturday here at TV Fanatic and we’re set for summer with these sexy TV characters who are sporting their swimwear.

As the temperatures continue to rise, what better way to cool off than slipping on your favorite swimsuit and hitting the water? That’s what these TV characters chose to do! Some are hitting the waves with their surfboards, some prefer the pool to the ocean, and others prefer to stay dry and are satisfied just soaking up the sun.

Regardless of your preference, check out our slideshow of sexy men and women donning swimwear and then head outside to enjoy the surf, sun, and sand for yourselves!

Olivia Pope – Scandal

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It’s hard to blame Olivia for leaving it all behind to hide out on an island with Jake. Who wouldn’t want to trade in their home and job for the sun and sand, especially when there are regular deliveries of wine?

Kate Beckett – Castle

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When Castle and Beckett head to Los Angeles for a case, Kate uses her power of seduction and a sexy one-piece to get her man, not to mention her partner’s attention.

Steve McGarrett and Danny Williams – Hawaii Five-O

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The men (and woman) of Hawaii Five-0 are always attractive, but watching Steve McGarrett and Danny Williams surfing on the Hawaii shore will make you long for summer, sun, and some sexy, sexy gentlemen!

The Cast of Baywatch

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While lifeguarding has always been a hot profession, the slow motion shots and sexy, impractical swimsuits launched a million fantasies and turned stars Pamela Anderson and Yasmine Bleeth into bonafide sex symbols.

Nikita Mears – Nikita

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Nikita knows how to use her sexiness to her advantage when it comes to taking down her enemy. That bathing suit certainly doesn’t seem to have any effect on her kick ass fighting skills!

Derek Morgan and Elle Greenaway – Criminal Minds

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The members of the Behavior Analysis Unit don’t get much time for R&R, but when those rare times occur, they relax in style! Unfortunately for Derek and Elle, this vacation was cut short by a case, but at least they managed to squeeze some sun in first!

Piper Chapman and Alex Vause – Orange is the New Black

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During a flashback of their pre-prison romance, Piper keeps Alex company while she is conducting some business in a pool. What a fantastic excuse to see these super sexy ladies in something a little more flattering than a prison jumpsuit!

The Cast of Beverly Hills, 90210

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The show takes a break from the halls of the high school and hits the beach when Brandon leaves his job at the Peach Pit to take a job at the higher paying Beverly Hills Beach Club. It doesn’t take much convincing for the whole gang to come visit!

Sydney Bristow – Alias

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Sometimes a full disguise complete with a wig is necessary, other times a simple swimsuit is all that’s needed to get the job done. Either way, super-spy Sydney has it covered, or uncovered, as the case may be.

Xander Harris – Buffy the Vampire Slayer

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Thanks to an undercover assignment to join the school swim team, Buffy fans were treated to Scooby member Xander Harris donning a Speedo. After that, he certainly wasn’t just the nerdy sidekick anymore!

Sookie Stackhouse – True Blood

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Though most of her time is spent at night, Sookie still finds time to participate in one activity her vampire lovers can’t, sunbathing! This is one human who does not take the warmth of the sun on her skin for granted.

Don Draper – Mad Men

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While Don spends most of his time looking dapper in a business suit, he certainly has no problem pulling off the swimsuit with that hot bod!

Blair Waldorf – Gossip Girl

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The girls of the Upper East Side are always fashionable, so it’s not surprising that their swimwear is also sylish. Blair does not disappoint when vacationing in the Hamptons in a vintage inspired Ferragamo suit.

Johnny Tuturro – Graceland

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Though the purpose of Graceland is a place for undercover agents from various government agencies to work together, its location on the beach also gives the characters plenty of time for summer fun!

Laura Diamond – The Mysteries of Laura

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When Detective Laura Diamond needed to don a swimsuit for a case, she showed that this working mother of two has still got it going on!

The Cast of Saved by the Bell

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The Saved by the Bell gang were no strangers to the beach! They spent their summers working at the beach club and when Cut Day came around, Zack couldn’t help but sneak out of class to meet Slater and Kelly. Of course, winning his bet with Slater provided some of the motivation.

Laurie Keller and Travis Cobb – Cougar Town

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Even though he grew up in a beach town, Travis decides to move to Hawaii. The Cul-du-sac crew takes a trip to Hawaii to visit, and Laurie uses her sexy swimsuit and her flirtatious ways to lure him back to Florida.

Nick Miller and Jess Day – New Girl

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When Nick learns a calming technique from his new silent friend, Tran, he decides to help a stressed and overly emotional Jess by rocking her like a baby in the pool.

Gloria Delgado-Pritchett – Modern Family

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Gloria looks sexy in almost everything she wears. However, when the family vacationed in Hawaii, her hot body is almost too much for Phil to handle as he simply can’t stop staring.

Monica Geller – Friends

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A trip to the beach takes an unfortunate turn when Monica steps on a jellyfish. Monica can’t bend that way and Joey has stage fright, so it’s up to Chandler to pee on the wound.

Carrie Bradshaw, Samantha Jones, and Miranda Hobbes – Sex and the City

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When the heat was too much for the girls in Manhattan, they traded in their Minolo Blahniks for sandals and jumped on the Jitney to the Hamptons to soak up some sun. However, not even the sandy beach will get Samantha out of her heels.

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Not every state hosts a plethora of TV shows – looking at you Montana – while others are practically booming with dozens of fictional worlds.

Either way, all of our favorite characters are no doubt celebrating this awesome national holiday in their respective states just like the rest of us.

Take a look and see which show corresponds to your little slice of land here in the U.S.A!

Alabama

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Hart of Dixie – Bluebell, Alabama. Big city doctor meets small southern town? What more can you ask for?

Alaska

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Men in Trees – Elmo, Alaska. Sophisticated, single, writer gal finds herself surrounded by burly single men in small town Alaska. Bundle up and get warm together!

Arizona

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The Lying Game – Scottsdale, Arizona. Twins and mixups and hookups were par for the course on this ABC Family teen soap!

Arkansas

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19 Kids and Counting – Springdale, Arkansas. This one might not be long for this world if they can’t get rid of the molestation scandal surrounding their entire family.

California

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Teen Wolf – Beacon Hills, California. Back for their fifth season, Scott, Stiles, and the rest of their pack know how to have fun in the sun (and moon) the California way.

Colorado

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Community – Greendale, Colorado. Poking fun at community college life, this band of under-grads spend most of their time getting into hilarious trouble rather than pursuing higher education.

Connecticut

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Gilmore Girls – Stars Hollow, Connecticut. In a tiny little town in a tiny little state, the two most beloved female characters got into too many hijinks to count. You gotta love those Gilmore Girls!

Delaware

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The Pretender – Blue Cove, Delaware. While Jarod traveled all over the map in search of his true identity, the nefarious “Centre” is located in good old Delaware.

Florida

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Fresh Off the Boat – Orlando, Florida. A hilarious comedy about the struggles of an Asian-American family striving to integrate into a predominantly-white community.

Georgia

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The Walking Dead – Atlanta, Georgia. This zombie apocalypse show was set in Georgia for the first four season and has only recently branched out to other states.

Hawaii

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Hawaii Five-0 – Honolulu, Hawaii. A bunch of hot, special division detectives have special access to solve special crimes while looking very good doing it. Oh, based on the original TV series of the same name!

Idaho

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The Grinder – Boise, Idaho. When an actor’s megahit closes down production, he figures he has enough knowledge of the law after playing a lawyer on TV he can just take the bar and join his family’s law firm. And he’s probably right.

Illinois

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Chicago Fire – Chicago, Illinois. With its sister show, Chicago P.D, these smokin’ hot fire fighters represent the best of American heroism!

Indiana

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Parks and Recreation – Pawnee, Indiana. You might think tiny town debates about sinkholes and up to code playgrounds is tedious work, but the residents of Pawnee know how to entertain!

Iowa

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Apple’s Way – Appleton, Iowa. And oldie but a goodie, this 70s series highlights the best of small town American life and an escape from the big city.

Kansas

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Jericho – Jericho, Kansas. These guys were onto the post-apocalyptic genre before it was cool! Nuclear attacks, power outages, and food shortages are no match for those sturdy Kansans.

Kentucky

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Justified – Lexington, Kentucky. When an old fashioned lawman meets small town Kentucky, you get a lot of “justified” tough legal choices!

Louisiana

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The Originals – New Orleans, Louisiana. Who knew that the French Quarter was actually full of werewolves and witches and Original vampires? These supernaturals are thirsty for more than just bourbon!

Maine

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Once Upon a Time – Storybrooke, Maine. The Evil Queen cursed all her least favorite fairytale characters to the real world, and apparently, she’s a fan of coastal Maine!

Maryland

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Hannibal – Baltimore, Maryland. If you’re squeamish, then stay away from this particular slice of the U.S. Hannibal tends to have a pretty gruesome menu.

Massachusetts

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Dawson’s Creek – Capeside, Massachusetts. Who knew that the teen soap to end all teen soaps was so far north? Dawon and his friends stayed close to home, even in their college years!

Michigan

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Battle Creek – Battle Creek, Michigan. An FBI agent and small town detective might seem like and odd match, but they make damn good TV!

Minnesota

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Fargo – Bemidji, Minnesota. Even thought the title card at the start of each episode speaks of true events, don’t worry fans! No Minnesotans were harmed in the making of this TV show.

Mississippi

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In the Heat of the Night – Sparta, Mississippi. Another oldie, this 80s procedural drama tackled quite a few progressive issues for its day!

Missouri

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Defiance – St. Louis, Missouri. Sci-fi fans love this take on a totally transformed earth where aliens and new species run rampant!

Montana

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Buckskin – Buckskin, Montana. Oh, Montana, your pickings are slim. Way back in the 50s, Bucksin gave us a look at the 19th century through the eyes of a 10-year-old boy.

Nebraska

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Young Riders – Nebraska Territory. What’s more American than a old-western set in the years just before the Civil War?

Nevada

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CSI – Las Vegas, Nevada. The city of sin also has a lot of murder – go figure. That’s why they need this awesome team of crime scene investigators!

New Hampshire

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Jumanji – Keene, New Hampshire. This animated adaptation of the box office hit, Jumanji was a fun and free spirited ride for everyone who ever wanted to see a deathly board game come to life!

New Jersey

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Nikita – rural New Jersey. We might not know exactly where Division is located (that’s kind of the point after all) but we know it’s somewhere in the New Jersey farmland.

New Mexico

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Breaking Bad – Albuquerque, New Mexico. Whether they’re cooking up drugs or cooking up trouble, you’ve got to love the craziness of Brian and Jesse.

New York

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Suits – New York City, New York. These hot shot lawyers are at the top of the world in their NYC highrise. Even if only one of them has a degree…

North Carolina

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One Tree Hill – Tree Hill, North Carolina. What do you mean psycho-stalkers, teen pop stars, murderous fathers, and illegitimate children aren’t normal for high school? Tree Hill had it all man!

North Dakota

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Blood & Oil – Williston, North Dakota. After the biggest oil discovery in American history, a young couple picks up and moves to North Dakota to get rich!

Ohio

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Glee – Lima, Ohio. Gleeks know all too well that small town Ohio is the place to be if you want to belt out a showstopping musical number.

Oklahoma

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Saving Grace – Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. A drunken and promiscuous police detective meets an angel determined to save her soul? Sounds like a winner!

Oregon

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Bates Motel – White Pine Bay, Oregon. Norman Bates and his mother make for one creepy duo in this prequel to the ever popular Psycho film.

Pennsylvania

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Pretty Little Liars – Rosewood, Pennsylvania. The Liars’ small little town could pass for Anywhere, USA, which is part of its charm.

Rhode Island

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Family Guy – Quahog, Rhode Island. Poliitical satire and dirty jokes find common ground in the fictional town of Quahog.

South Carolina

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American Gothic – Trinity, South Carolina. If you’re looking for a tragically dark show, this is the one, with a corrups sheriff, superantural powers, and cold blooded murder.

South Dakota

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Deadwood – Deadwood, South Dakota. We love our Westerns and cowboys here in the U.S, especially when they feature the struggle of small town to acclimate to the Western Expansion!

Tennessee

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Nashville – Nashville, Tennessee. The hometown of country music is also the hometown of one of the greatest musical shows on television. Rayna and all her fellow singers sure know how to keep a town interesting!

Texas

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Friday Night Lights – Dillon, Texas. Clear eyes, full hearts, CAN’T LOSE! Unless you’re a natural born Texan, you might never understand how deeply football runs in the blood down there.

Utah

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Big Love – Sandy, Utah. Mormons and Utah go together like peanut butter and jelly, so of course this family drama about practicing polygamists takes place right outside of Salt Lake City!

Vermont

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Newhart – Norwich, Vermont. The owners and employees of the Stratford inn gave us an hour of wacky entertainment for eight seasons back in the 80s.

Virginia

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The Vampire Diaries – Mystic Falls, Virginia. Vampires run amuck in this fictional town in Virginia. At this point, you can’t throw a stone in Mystic Falls without hitting some sort of supernatural creature.

Washington

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Grey’s Anatomy – Seattle, Washington. Everyone’s favorite team of surgeons call the Seattle bay home, so much so that the city has really become a character itself in the show. Oh the ferryboats…

West Virginia

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Buckwild – Charleston, West Virginia. Another of MTV’s slew of reality television series, Buckwild gave us a look at how wild living life in rural West Virginia really was.

Wisconsin

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That 70’s Show – Point Place, Wisconsin. A group of teenagers deals with the daily struggles of living in the 70s, creating a sitcom that will go down in the history books.

Wyoming

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Longmire – Absaroka County, Wyoming. A country sheriff returns to work after his wife’s death, but he’s got to fight one of his ambitious deputies in a campagin to keep his job.

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Truly the best kind of female character is the one who is gorgeous, sexy, smart… and could probably kill you with her pinky finger. 

There are so many femme fatale characters on TV these days, it was hard to narrow it down to just 19! We combed through all of the best and the worst (and the craziest) kickass women on TV, and we finally came up with a list of girls that you would probably want to avoid if they weren’t so amazing and alluring. 

Check out 19 of TV’s greatest femme fatales, and be sure to add any we missed in comments below! 

Abaddon (Supernatural)

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This fiery redhead is practically the devil incarnate. Okay, technically she’s just a demon, but she’s given those Winchester boys just as much trouble as Lucifer ever did! The worst part? You can’t even exorcise her when she gets particularly nasty.

Rebekah Mikaelson (The Originals)

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Rebekah’s wiles never seem to find her love, but they do come in handy whenever she needs to seduce whoever is unfortunate enough to become her next meal. Just don’t get too handsy, or you’ll end up on the floor like this guy.

Katherine Pierce (The Vampire Diaries)

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If you’ve never seen Katherine Pierce in action, then boy, are you missing out. She’s a vampire with a vendetta, and most of the time, she’s about ten steps ahead of you in the plotting and mayhem process. Watch out for that sexy smile, it comes with fangs!

Nikita (Nikita)

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Being trained by a super secret government organization as an assassin and a seductress pretty much gives Nikita the edge in Femme Fatale category. Lucky for you, she’s got a heart of gold – most of the time.

Sydney Bristow (Alias)

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If you don’t think Sydney Bristow is one of the sexiest women in the world, I urge you to take a look at this gif and reconsider. Then, know that about 10 seconds after putting on this sexy show, she strangles the misogynistic pig in front of her and complains about about the uncomfortable nature of lingerie.

Sara Lance (Arrow)

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Another assassin, trained by considerably scarier people than the government. Sara’s famous line, “No woman should ever suffer at the hands of men,” pretty much wraps up exactly why she’s on this list. And, of course, her ability to seduce and kick butt in the same scene.

Anne Boleyn (The Tudors)

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Perhaps the greatest femme fatale of all time, Anne Boleyn seduced her way into King Henry’s bed and managed to get a crown in the process! We’re not saying she poisoned his first wife or anything… but she definitely thought about it.

Annalise Keating (How To Get Away With Murder)

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Annalise might be the person you call when you need to get away with murder, but she’s also the person you call when you want to plan one, too. She’s deadly smart, and more than a little cutthroat. Just ask Rebecca and Sam.

Cersei Lannister (Game of Thrones)

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Is there anyone Cersei won’t kill or seduce to get her way? She certainly seems to run circles around most of the men in King’s Landing, even if those men happen to be related to her. Creepy twincest aside, Cersei is definitely Trouble with a capital T.

Bo Dennis (Lost Girl)

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If we’re talking deadly, then Bo has got to be part of the conversation. One kiss from this girl can knock you off your feet, and not in the romantic, ooey-goey way. More like in the stolen-life-force way. That’s what you get when you mess with a succubus!

Pam Swynford de Beaufort (True Blood)

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Pam Swynford de Beaufort – first off, what an awesome name – is another vampire that makes this list. She’s got a thing for lesbian jokes and torture, and both seem to kind of turn her on. Either way, she seems like the type to bed and behead, if you know what we mean.

Lucrezia Borgia (The Borgias)

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For the Pope’s daughter, Lucrezia sure did love to sin. She did the dirty with her own brother for goodness’ sake! She was delightfully wicked to watch on screen, and if she didn’t murder you herself, she’d probably just have Cesare do it for her.

Octavia Blake (The 100)

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While she might have started out fun-loving and innocent, over the course of two seasons, Octavia Blake has become one of the fiercest and bloodthirstiest women on The 100. She’s still probably the sexiest thing walking the radiation soaked planet, but she’s also pretty handy with a machete.

Emily Thorne (Revenge)

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This girl is fatal to your family, friends, and especially your bank account. But only if your last name is Grayson. Emily’s revenge mission sent her into the Hamptoms with an undercover agenda (and wardrobe) that would make any spy or assassin jealous.

Mazikeen (Lucifer)

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Some might call this premature since the show hasn’t even premiered yet, but after seeing the pilot of Lucifer, we’re calling it now: Mazikeen is one badass female that you want to look out for in 2016. Whether she’s receiving barside sexual favors or just acting as Lucifer’s right hand, she’s absolutely killing it in this new series.

Drusilla (Buffy the Vampire Slayer)

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There are quite a few vampires ending up on this list, aren’t there? Maybe that’s because there’s nothing sexier than a woman with fangs and a ‘don’t mess with me’ attitude. Unfortunately for Drusilla, those fangs came with a side-helping of insanity. This girl is crazier than a bag of cats.

Malia Tate (Teen Wolf)

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One of the funniest (and possibly saddest) things about Malia is that her first instict is to be ruthless. That’s what you get when you grow up as a coyote living in the woods all alone. It certainly didn’t take her long to get the seduction part down, though. This girl is smoking!

Max (Black Sails)

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Watch your purse strings – and your back – around Max. We’re willing to wager that she might be the smartest person on the island of Nassau at this point. She’s an expert at the art of seduction, but evil master plans are her true forte.

Cece Drake (Pretty Little Liars)

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We saved the best for last because this girl takes the cake when it comes to mind games and manipulations. Cece Drake played the long con with the liars (the long, long, long, long con), and she indirectly caused the deaths of at least three people. Sneaky Cece!

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There are some TV characters who have gone through hell and back. Some of those have literally. (Sara Lance, anyone?) 

Even after so much development has been done and the characters grow so much, unknown forces prevent those characters from ever achieving the results they could.

Some achieve their greatness, but don’t live the life they deserve after. They lost so much in the battle.

These characters spend so much time working through a problem, or tragedy, only to be pushed to the sideline, or the character lived such a terrible life that they were never able to recover and live a happier life.

We’ve compiled a gallery of badass TV ladies that deserved better lives than they were granted.

Laurel Lance – Arrow

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Laurel Lance (Katie Cassidy) has led a troubled life, also. When her sister “died” while cheating with her boyfriend, her family fell apart as her father fell into alcoholism and her mother divorced him. Then, Oliver returned, without her sister. The anger she wasn’t allowed to feel over the grief of losing them prevailed, especially when Sara returned home. Her sister had been alive and she was the reason their family had fallen apart. If they had known, things could have been different. As soon as Sara was alive, she was dead again. Murdered. Laurel had an anger inside of her only managed by becoming the Black Canary. Her journey was rough. Oliver gave her no support. Instead, he told her to stop and refused to train her to join him in the field. With rumors of her death circulating after speculation online, it would be a shame to see so much character growth even more underutilized than it is now.

Sara Lance – DC’s Legends of Tomorrow

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Sara Lance (Caity Lotz) had a miserable time on Arrow. After being stranded on Lian Yu with Oliver Queen, Sara was forced to join the League of Assassins to survive. 5 years later and her return to Starling City is hardly welcomed by her older sister, Laurel, Oliver’s girlfriend that Sara was sleeping with when the Queen’s Gambit went down. Before they can completely reconnect, Sara goes back to the League after they helped stop Slade from destroying the city, and in a moment, she was dead. Malcolm Merlyn brainwashed his daughter to murder Sara to set Oliver down a path with the League. She was murdered as nothing but a plot device for both Oliver and Laurel, as she started her journey as the Black Canary. Once resurrected, Sara lost her soul, her body a feral creature. Now, soul returned, on DC’s Legends of Tomorrow, she is searching for a purpose and redemption, still dealing with the aftermath of her death.

Spencer Hastings – Pretty Little Liars

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Spencer Hastings (Troian Bellisario) has always endured the hardest torment from the liars’ infamous stalkers. She’s been framed and accused of murder, multiple times, drove crazy and locked away in an institution and her life has been hectic, regardless. Her family has always treated her as the pariah: never approving of her choices, not approving of her first best friend, Alison, and comparing all of her achievements to her sister’s. Five years later and Spencer still gets the short end of the stick. Her current boyfriend, Caleb, cheated on her with his ex, and her best friend, Hanna. While this -A has left her alone, Mona and Charlotte attacked her with everything they had, seeing her as the only real competition of the four liars.

Amanda Clarke/Emily Thorne – Revenge

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Amanda Clarke (Emily VanCamp), also known as Emily Thorne, had her childhood ruined by the Graysons. Her father framed for terrorism and she was left to rot in the foster care system. Years later, she did what she had to do: she plotted and enacted her revenge against the people who framed her father. She lost many people during the years: Fauxmanda, the person whom she called her sister, Daniel Grayson, the man she used as part of her plan but developed real feelings for, and Aiden Mathis, the only person who understood her revenge. In a strange plot twist, her father returned, alive and free, but his return was shadowed by Aiden’s death. After Amanda partially got her revenge, Victoria fought back, leading to an epic showdown, where Victoria was killed. Soon after, her father died of cancer. She lost so many people, as did the people she loved and trusted, but her father’s death was cruel. She was without him her whole life and hardly a year after he returned, he was dead, again.

Emma Becker – The Lying Game

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Emma Becker (Alexandra Chando) fought so hard to have a family. After growing up in foster care, she was reunited with her twin sister, Sutton (Chando), who was adopted by a wealthy family. After Sutton convinces her to pretend to be her for a few days, Emma is sucked into a life of lies. Through that she grows close to Sutton’s boyfriend, Ethan, who becomes her boyfriend, but still has feelings for Sutton. The Lying Game was cancelled too soon after too much murder before we saw Emma get the family she deserved: the family she always craved.

Nikita Mears – Nikita

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Another show cancelled too soon, Nikita Mears (Maggie Q) was perhaps the worst off of all characters. Recruited by a secret government agency and forced to kill, Nikita escaped and vowed to take down Division. She fought with Alex, who later turned on her for a short time, and took down Percy, the man who ran Division. Forced by the government again to take over Division, they began to hunt agents who did not come in after an order by the President. But Amanda, another head of Division, and her grudge against Nikita remained, leading to the President being assassinated and Nikita being framed. The show had to wrap up its mission in six episodes, where Nikita took to drastic measures to clear her name, only to lose more and more loved ones along the way. In the end, her and Michael, her boyfriend, were able to settle down, but they couldn’t. Who could sit on a beach, anyways?

Daisy “Skye” Johnson – Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.

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Daisy (Chloe Bennet) is another foster child, who only wanted a family. She spent her whole life searching, becoming a skilled computer hacker to find more information on the birth parents she never knew. Once recruited by S.H.I.E.L.D., Daisy’s objective was to use their resources to discover her lineage, going off one redacted file, only in the process to gain inhuman abilities. Her mother, the leader of an Inhuman group, plotted to use their powers for evil, prompting Daisy’s father to kill her mother, as she tried to kill Daisy. She found her family and lost her family within weeks. All she has left to remember them by is her abilities.

Allison Argent – Teen Wolf

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Allison Argent (Crystal Reed) was a normal girl before moving to Beacon Hills. Then she got involved with Scott McCall and his werewolf life, learning her family’s true purpose: they were hunters, tasked with protecting humans from the supernatural. Her family life wasn’t great, either: her mother would get angry, very angry, and unleashed herself, while her father protected her from everything. After too many attacks, Allison took it upon herself to learn self-defense. She quickly became a skilled archer and sought to protect her friends. While trying to protect Lydia, Allison ended up dead in the arms of her ex, Scott, her last words professing the love she always had for him throughout everything.

Mary Stuart – Reign

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Mary’s (Adelaide Kane) story took a tragic turn after she was married to Francis and pronounced Queen of France. In a castle seige to kill her husband, Mary was left alone as Francis was away from the castle, leading to her cruel and brutal rape by angry villagers, a scene to harsh for television. Mary struggled to make sense of this attack and cope with the violation she always felt, plagued by the memory every time she looked at her husband. In an attempt to cope, she fell in love with another man, Prince Conde, who betrayed her in the end and plotted with her archenemy, Queen Elizabeth, to become the King of England, and in turn, the King of France. Betrayed, Mary fell back in love with her husband, who died shortly afterward. Now Mary, no longer Queen of France, is left powerless as her country struggles to stay afloat and Elizabeth has her sights set on Mary’s neck.

Leslie Knope – Parks and Recreation

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Leslie Knope (Amy Poehler) was always the optimistic government employee who saw the best in everyone and wanted to be President. Though that wish was never fulfilled, she went on to become a senator and rule higher branches of government than she could have imagined in Pawnee, Indiana. Not without her share of hardships. Leslie always sought to give the best to her beloved town, which gave her nothing but garbage in return. As she tired to reduce obesity and build a park to bring the community together, she was recalled from City Council and had several obstacles before she finally got her park. She even helped Eagleton, the disgustingly wealthy town next door to Pawnee, of which she hated every citizen for being from Eagleton. Leslie fought so hard to save her city and make it better to live in, but she was never greeted with anything but anger and fear. She had to get out of Pawnee to make a difference. She was basically ostracized from the town that she loved more than she loved her beautiful, talented, brilliant, powerful musk ox.

Quinn Fabray – Glee

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From the very moment Glee premiered, Quinn Fabray (Dianna Agron) was an incredibly strong, resilient woman, that didn’t take crap from anybody. She wasn’t the greatest person: she was pregnant and her boyfriend’s best friend was the father. But he eventually forgave her as she was disowned by her family, gave up her baby for adoption, and tried to restart her life. She went through many different phases in high school, desperate for someone to love her back when her family didn’t. The actress’ relationship with the showrunner supposedly almost led to the character being killed off in season three, after a rocky season of her finding her identity, but luckily, Quinn went on to live another day. She ended up in a wheelchair for a short time, showing once again how strong she could be, before going off to Yale and ending up with Puck, her baby’s father. After high school though, we hardly saw her whatsoever. We never knew what she majored in or saw how her life ended up. But it’s safe to say that she led a badass life after getting into Yale after being a pregnant teenager without a constant home.

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