Looking back, the last century feels like the moment genre television quietly defined its contract with the audience. Most of those early experiments arrived in short waves, and like the tides, they came and went. Some returned decades later on specialty stations or streaming platforms. And these days, nearly everything is being tucked into quieter shores. Every so often, the tropes that once defined a series are reskinned for a new generation, which is simply how television writing evolves.
From that first wave, some re-dos leaned into long-form storytelling, while others stayed loyal to the standalone format.
The 70s offered a handful of tests, including Shazam! (1974–1976), Wonder Woman (1975–1979), and The Incredible Hulk (1977–1982). The latter proved that if you give audiences a hero they can empathize with, they will follow even an unresolved quest, like Bruce Banner’s search for a cure. Sadly, many genre series never reached a true conclusion. The Time Tunnel (1966–1967) is only one of several 60s science-fiction shows left without closure.
It’s official—K-Pop Demon Hunters 2 is a go. Fans, however, will have to wait perhaps four years before it arrives. That’s a tough pill to swallow for anyone hoping to see Rumi, Mira, Su-Min, and the rest of the team back in action. What made the debut spectacular was its blend of 
Halloween is almost here, and this year the TV networks are finally changing things up with alternative paranormal TV shows 2025. Gone are the endless ghost-hunting clones—this season focuses on storytelling, folklore, and atmospheric suspense. From the chilling origins of Pennywise in IT: Welcome to Derry to real-life supernatural encounters in My Haunted Hometown, these shows promise fresh twists and spine-tingling thrills for viewers who crave more than just jump scares. And I feel it’s about bloody time!
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Led by Amy Bruni, this upcoming docuseries explores haunted histories across various locations. It will blend historical context with paranormal investigation and consider what is said to be lingering around still. Broadcast date is TBA, and when it’s led by this talent, some people will be glad she’s never left the scene.
Haunted Discoveries is a North American paranormal documentary series that premiered on October 6, 2023 and follows a team of investigators, including Ghost Hunters alumni Brandon Alvis and Mustafa Gatollari, as they explore haunted locations across Kentucky and Illinois. The team employs scientific methods to document paranormal activity, aiming to uncover both the supernatural and historical significance of each site. This series can be found on 
This HULU series explores eight true crime cases that involve shocking encounters with the paranormal world. Through eyewitness accounts, expert interviews, and all-new investigations, the series delves into cases where the line between crime and the supernatural blurs. It streams on 
Premieres: October 26, 2025The Talamasca has long been whispered about in Anne Rice’s gothic novels, but this series finally puts them under the spotlight. As supernatural auditors, they keep tabs on vampires, witches, and all things that go bump in the night. On screen, that mix feels like The X-Files with rosaries and velvet capes. Launching just before Halloween, AMC is clearly betting that occult espionage and candlelit conspiracies will hook fans old and new.
Premieres: November 7, 2025 (two-episode launch)
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