It's the final season of AMC's hit show, adapted from a comic book series, about life for survivors of an actual zombie apocalypse.

The Walking Dead

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Who is your favorite character on The Walking Dead&nbsp;TV series? It&#39;s time to decide who the best Walking Dead&nbsp;characters are, by voting.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-the-walking-dead-episodes/reference" target="_blank">Walking Dead</a>&nbsp;fans, get ready to sound off, by casting your votes up or down in this poll for the characters in this AMC drama, which is without a doubt one of the <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/best-shows-currently-on-the-air/acrosstheflame" target="_blank">best shows on TV</a> right now.

It&#39;s no surprise that many believe that Rick Grimes (played by <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/best-walking-dead-actors/conbrae5" target="_blank">Walking Dead&nbsp;actor</a> Andrew Lincoln) remains&nbsp;the best character on The Walking Dead.&nbsp;The same can be said for Daryl Dixon (Norman Reedus) and several other original characters, some who are, sadly, no longer with us. Including main and supporting, here are the best TWD characters.&nbsp;

Are there any <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/deceased-walking-dead-characters-you_d-like-to-return-/aargh" target="_blank">deceased Walking Dead&nbsp;characters you&#39;d like to return</a> to the show?&nbsp;Love them or hate them, the <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/strongest-walking-dead-characters/jonathan-kantor" target="_blank">Walking Dead&nbsp;characters</a> are the heart of this excellent show - and example of <a href="http://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/the-very-best-of-premium-cable-original-programming" target="_blank">the very best of premium cable&#39;s original programming</a>, without a doubt. And for other great characters to get invested in, check out more <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/tv-shows-movies-like-the-walking-dead/watchworthy" target="_blank">shows like The Walking Dead</a>.

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Merle Dixon

The Best Walking Dead Characters, Ranked

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Best Walking Dead Character List

Ranker Community

Entertainment

Modern science fiction movies provide&nbsp;audiences with a wide range of subject matter. The genre offers a lot of flexibility, as it is capable of telling stories set on Earth or in outer space. Often times, the two are combined, with aliens visiting our planet&nbsp;or by having&nbsp;earthlings journey to another planet. Audiences have long enjoyed the speculative nature of sci-fi - the way it imagines amazing scientific breakthroughs, futuristic societies, interstellar battles, and more. It taps directly into our collective imagination.

The best new sci-fi films have continued this tradition. The genre has benefited from modern advancements in special effects technology. As CGI becomes more and more sophisticated, it&#39;s possible for movies to take on bigger ideas and to depict astonishing sights with more authenticity than ever before. Consequently, a couple of the more recent sci-fi movies have already come close to achieving &quot;classic&quot; status.&nbsp;

Vote up your favorites from this list of new sci-fi movies. Check back as the latest new sci-fi movies are added to this list.

The Best New Sci-Fi Movies Of The Last Few Years

Film

The 50+ Best New Sci-Fi Movies, Ranked by Fans

Ranker Film

Cartoon Network's Adult Swim block of shows started back in the '90s but has now expanded to be its own cable network... that shares the air with CN. Like living with its parents.

All Kids Out of the Pool

Stop flipping through the channels. These are the best series you should seek out, in every genre, on every network, ranked. 

Now Playing on a TV Near You

Wondering what to watch on Adult Swim? Here are the <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-adult-swim-tv-shows/voteable?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">best Adult Swim shows</a> on now. While the Cartoon Network late night block was once&nbsp;primarily known&nbsp;for airing adult cartoons in syndication, over the years original Adult Swim series have gained acclaim, attention, and high ratings. Some current shows on Adult Swim, in fact, are now&nbsp;considered some of the smartest, funniest programs&nbsp;out there. What are the best Adult Swim shows?&nbsp;&nbsp;Vote on this list of Adult Swim programs to help decide.&nbsp;

There is some truly great Adult Swim programming on air right now.&nbsp;Rick and Morty&nbsp;is one of the most talked about adult animation programs in recent years. The&nbsp;Back to the Future-inspired series uses elements of sci-fi to create an original, intelligent program. The popular series&nbsp;The Venture Bros&nbsp;has gained nearly universal acclaim over its long run and has a cult following among its fans. Other Adult Swim <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/best-shows-currently-on-the-air?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">shows currently airing</a> include Tuca &amp; Bertie, Your Pretty Face Is Going To Hell,&nbsp;and&nbsp;The Eric Andre Show.&nbsp;

With so many great Adult Swim shows on now, it&#39;s hard to pick just one as the best of the best. Vote your favorite current Adult Swim shows to the top of the list!

The Best Current Adult Swim Shows

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The Best Current Adult Swim Shows On Now, Ranked By Fans

Ranker TV

Lists about the best (and worst) films, TV series, novels, characters, etc. in every sci-fi genre.

The Worlds of Science Fiction

So many new shows, so little time. Which are worth your precious eyeballs? These list rank the best new series in each genre that have premiered since 2015, so you still have plenty of time to catch up.

New Shows to Check Out

With so many great TV series currently airing, we&rsquo;re ranking the best sci-fi TV shows since 2018. Our list of the highest-rated sci-fi shows of the past four years is ranked by viewers from everywhere, so make sure you vote up the best new sci-fi series on television. What is the best new sci-fi TV show?

Featuring new Netflix science fiction shows, new Star Trek series, critically acclaimed sci-fi miniseries, and more, the best recent <a href="/list/current-sci-fi-tv-shows/ranker-tv" target="_blank">sci-fi shows</a> include&nbsp;Altered Carbon,&nbsp;Legion, The Orville, and&nbsp;The Mandalorian. Disney+&#39;s Marvel and Star War series are easily considered to be some of the <a href="/list/most-exciting-sci-fi-tv-shows/ranker-tv" target="_blank">most exciting</a> and binge-worthy shows today, while anthologies like Tales From The Loop are known as some of the best the sci-fi <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/best-shows-currently-on-the-air?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">shows to watch</a> now.

Vote up the best new sci-fi shows that have premiered recently.

The Best New Sci-Fi Shows of the Last Few Years

The 40+ Best New Sci-Fi TV Shows, Ranked

Horror

As fans celebrate the 10th season of&nbsp;American Horror Story, it&#39;s time to obsess over of the many actors who have played countless roles over the years.&nbsp;

The creepy - and brutal - anthology series, which has tackled everything from nefarious asylums to murderous hotels to even the Apocalypse itself, is like a candy store for its recurring company of actors who get to come back over and over again to play completely different roles.&nbsp;

Some have done multiple seasons, others have done just a few episodes, and still others have only made a single appearance, but it&#39;s time for fans to rate who they most want to come back again and again. Choose wisely, AHS fans - or else.

The 'American Horror Story' Actors We Most Want To Keep Coming Back

General

'American Horror Story' Actors We Most Want to Keep Returning

Michael Grebb

Everything from A New Hope to The Rise of Skywalker, including trivia, behind the scenes photos, jokes, gifts, Grogu (Baby Yoda), and all the rankings you can handle.

Go See a Star War

Best Characters

From Darth Vader to Jar Jar Binks, the best Star Wars characters include Jedis, Siths, humans,&nbsp;Wookiees, drones, aliens, and everything in between. This&nbsp;ranked list features&nbsp;the&nbsp;people and creatures who make up the complete Star Wars universe, ranked by <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/sw-character-ages/jim-rowley" target="_blank">Star Wars fans</a>&nbsp;everywhere.&nbsp;Original Star Wars characters from the first movie, Episode IV -&nbsp;New Hope, like Luke Skywalker and Princess Leia, are high up on the Star Wars character rankings, but fan favorites from later Star Wars media, like the main character from The&nbsp;Mandalorian and the &quot;Sequel Trilogy&quot;&nbsp;villain Kylo Ren, are bound to break the top 10. Featuring Star Wars movies, shows, books, and video games, the most popular Star Wars characters also include Obi-Wan Kenobi, Revan, Rey,&nbsp;and&nbsp;Grogu (Baby Yoda).

Who are the coolest (and hottest?)&nbsp;Star Wars characters? Han Solo is definitely up there, with Lando&nbsp;Calrissian and&nbsp;Ahsoka Tano. Other famous female and male characters from the Star Wars franchise include Darth Maul, Padm&eacute; Amidala, and Chewbecca.&nbsp;

Vote up the greatest Star Wars characters of all time, and may the Force be with you. But if you feel&nbsp;the &quot;hate flowing through you,&quot; vote down the worst ones, and check out who ends up being the most hated Star Wars characters ever. If you just need a reference list to see every character and all their names, this should also come in handy.&nbsp;

General Grievous

The Best (And Worst) 'Star Wars' Characters Ever

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The 100+ Greatest 'Star Wars' Characters Ever, Ranked

Lists that rank the best and worst characters, moments, films, costumes, and etc. in DC Comics history.

The Universe of DC Comics

DC Comics

DC Comics has a stable of great, iconic heroes on their roster, and while fans of Marvel would vehemently disagree &ndash; some of the best of all time. Batman, Superman, and <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/dc-wonder-woman-vs-greek-mythology/maggie-clancy" target="_blank">Wonder Woman</a> are all top DC heroes, and they have been and will remain as some of the most iconic and important superheroes of all time. Pick your choices for the best DC characters and rank them as you see fit, or just vote for your faves! Take a look at this list of DC superheroes!

Who are the top DC characters? Do you prefer Flash over Batman or Green Arrow? Let us know! Vote up <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/best-superheroes-all-time?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">the greatest superheroes</a> from the DC Universe or make your own ReRank of&nbsp;this DC heroes list with your personal favorites listed as the top 10 DC heroes. From popular names to lesser known good guys, these are the very best DC heroes ever.&nbsp;

Batman

The 100+ Best DC Comics Heroes of All Time, According to Fans

Comic Book Character

The Top 100+ DC Superheroes Of All Time, Ranked

Exploring and ranking everything in HBO's epic fantasy series.

Game of Thrones

Game of Thrones Awards

This list of the best, most interesting characters from HBO&#39;s Game of Thrones&nbsp;series has been voted on by tens of thousands of GoT fans. Though the complicated study of power dynamics in the fantasy kingdom of Westeros may not have too many identifiable or even sympathetic lead characters, it has nonetheless produced a wide variety of compelling, entertaining and outsized personalities, from the brutal boy king Joffrey Baratheon to his diminutive but ingenious cousin Tyrion Lannister to their rivals, <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/all-members-of-house-stark/ranker-of-thrones?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">the Stark family</a> of Winterfell and the &quot;Mother of Dragons,&quot; Daenerys Targaryen. But which characters are the true fan favorites, providing the most memorable moments and unexpected plot twists? While it&#39;s inevitably that a certain Bolton is likely to get heavily downvoted based on the true evilness of his character, hopefully some of the more nuanced &quot;not purely evil&quot; characters will maintain high rankings based on the opinion of true fans (like yourself, dear reader!).&nbsp;

HBO&#39;s Game of Thrones&nbsp;show is based on the Song of Ice and Fire&nbsp;cycle of novels by fantasy author George R. R. Martin.&nbsp;Martin has said that the series was partially based on the real &quot;War of the Roses&quot; that engulfed England in civil war in the 15th Century. Those conflicts concerned a rivalry between the houses of Lancaster and York, whose names clearly provided inspiration for the rival families of Lannister and Stark in the GoT universe. While this list is focused on characters from the TV series, voters who have both seen the show and read the books will probably vote somewhat differently given the additional nuance they will bring to their opinion of this unique ranking. This list ranks every major Game of Thrones character from best to worst, and given how many fans have voted on it, it&#39;s the definitive ranking of GoT&nbsp;fan favorites

For your fill of Game of Thrones discussion, check out more lists like the most<a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/the-most-hated-game-of-thrones-characters/ranker-of-thrones">&nbsp;hated characters in Game of Thrones</a>, or vote on <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/most-satisfying-game-of-thrones-deaths/ranker-tv">which Game of Thrones death was the most satisfying</a>. If you&#39;re ready for something new, we also have a great round up of other&nbsp;<a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/what-to-watch-if-you-love-game-of-thrones/watchworthy" target="_blank">shows like Game of Thrones</a>.

Barristan Selmy

The Best 'Game Of Thrones' Characters

Best Game of Thrones Characters | Ranking All GoT Characters

Lists and lists of the things that make each US State unique, from the weirdest laws to the most popular drinks and dog breeds to the shows residents are streaming most on Netflix.

This Is America

By Place

Some of our favorite fictional characters are so wonderful and relatable because they represent a very specific part of the US. The best fictional characters from every state speak to American&nbsp;truths at large while simultaneously embodying the quirks, mannerisms, and twangs of certain regions. Whether the most famous fictional character in every state is from a <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/most-famous-book-from-each-state/anna-lindwasser" target="_blank">book</a>, <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/most-famous-movie-from-each-state/mason-weigel" target="_blank">movie</a>, or <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/most-famous-tv-show-from-each-state/zack-howe" target="_blank">TV show</a>, they entertain us and make us proud (or sometimes embarrassed) to call our state of residence &quot;home.&quot;From characters like Dwight Schrute of Pennsylvania serving up a twisted take on farm life&nbsp;to Ace Ventura acting crazy like Floridians are wont to do, these famous fictional characters from every state do a fantastic job of reppin' their state while contributing significantly to the melting pot that is American fiction.&nbsp;

Who Is The Most Famous Fictional Character From Your State?

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Originally known as Timely Publications and then as Atlas Comics, the comic book publishing company known as Marvel began in 1961 when it launched The Fantastic Four.

The Universe of Marvel Comics

Comic Books & Characters

This top Marvel superheroes list includes all the greatest heroes ever to be inked into Marvel comic books. Check out the&nbsp;<a href="http://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/best-marvel-villains" target="_blank">best Marvel villains and enemies</a>&nbsp;to vote for popular Marvel bad guys, like Magneto and Dr. Doom.&nbsp;The <a href="/list/best-movies-based-on-marvel-comics/all-genre-movies-lists">best Marvel superhero movies</a> got their start on the panels of Marvel&#39;s comic empire and can now be seen off the page as many of the <a href="/list/the-highest-grossing-movies-of-all-time/polkadotking">top grossing movies of all time</a>. Whether you&#39;re a fan of tried and true superheroes&nbsp;like Iron Man or are giddy for Kamala Khan AKA Ms. Marvel, you&#39;ll find all the best superheroes from Marvel on the greatest Marvel heroes list.

Marvel superheroes have grown in popularity over time (so much so that the&nbsp;MCU&nbsp;grossed billions of dollars) and there&#39;s no better way to determine who the <a href="http://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/best-superheroes-all-time?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">best superhero</a> ever is than to vote on the issue. If you turn green with anger when people say Spider-Man is a better superhero than The Hulk, you need to get your votes in on the Marvel superhero list. All famous Marvel superheroes are available to vote on, so you know your favorite Marvel superhero is represented on the list of Marvel&#39;s best superheroes.

Who is the coolest Marvel hero of all time? What&nbsp;are the names of Marvel superheroes? This Marvel characters list&nbsp;will answer the question of who are the best Marvel heroes of all time are by letting Marvel comic book fans vote on the topic. Make sure to give your favorite Marvel characters some love on this greatest comic book heroes ever list. Who are the best Marvel characters? Your top 10 Marvel heroes? Are they the most popular Marvel characters or really the ones you truly love and grew up with? Make your decisions now!&nbsp;

The Top 100+ Marvel Comics Superheroes

The 100+ Best Marvel Superheroes Of All Time

Ranking comic book characters by their powers, strength, physical traits, affiliations, and other features, like how just goshdarn super they are.

Heroes and Villains

Superheroes

This lists the most badass, inspiring, and iconic comic book superheroes ever created. This list includes central characters from both the DC and Marvel Universe, as well as more non-traditional or underground comic books. The definition of&nbsp;a &quot;superhero&quot; can be quite slippery, and often encompasses characters with questionable morals and behavior (your classic anti-heroes).&nbsp;If you love these superheroes, keep in mind that&nbsp;a few of them have really <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/the-10-lamest-super-hero-origins/ihateeverything">lame origin stories</a>.

Traditionally, a &quot;superhero&quot; is&nbsp;a larger-than-life character gifted with special abilities, either organically or via their own genius or inventiveness, who uses his or her powers to protect and defend the public from threats - at times <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/unexpected-superhero-day-jobs/stephanroget" target="_blank">even while maintaining day jobs</a>. Though the word &quot;superhero&quot; began to be used as early as the 1910s, the concept really took hold in the public&#39;s mind following the introduction of Superman in 1938.

Though Superman and other characters of his day were gifted with special talents and abilities, making them particularly suited to crusading for justice, many characters that followed were more &quot;human&quot; than the noble alien from Krypton, using their intelligence (such as Iron Man or Batman) to create a superheroic persona.&nbsp;

Because of the massive popularity of superheroes &ndash; particularly at the start of the 21st Century, when <a href="http://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/the-best-superhero-movies-ever-made">superhero films</a> reign&nbsp;at the box office &ndash; a number of deconstructions and analyses of the genre have also been done, culminating in the creation of &quot;meta-superheroes&quot; who comment on the concept of superheroism itself.&nbsp;So take a look at this list, decide who your favorite comic book superheroes are, and vote them up.&nbsp;We have your top 50 superheroes, your top 100 superheroes of all time&hellip; we even have your <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/most-powerful-comic-book-characters-ranked/ranker-comics?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">top 200 comic book characters</a> of all time. We didn&rsquo;t include the super villains on this top comic book characters list. Who are the top comic book heroes? Who is the best superhero? You tell us.

Captain America

The Best Comic Book Superheroes Of All Time

The Best Superheroes Ever & Top Comic Book Heroes

Lists about novelists, poets, short story authors, journalists, essayists, and playwrights, from simple rankings to fun facts about the men and women behind the pens.

People Who Write

Sci-Fi

The best science-fiction writers are among some of the most creative writers ever. Instead of only making up a story, they make up entire universes, time dimensions, alien technologies - it's really incredible. Truth be told, some are more successful than others - it is really easy to write bad scifi. But those who can actually pull the genre off are right here on this list of the top science-fiction authors. These are the best science-fiction authors of all time, ranked by readers and fans. This list include some highly recognizable and classic names, like Isaac Asimov and George Orwell, along with some contemporary science-fiction writers who are just beginning to make their mark on the genre. This list of the best sci-fi authors includes some of the <a href="http://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/best-horror-novelists">best horror writers</a> and the <a href="http://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/best-fantasy-authors">best fantasy authors</a>, but since the genres elements all go together nicely, it's to be expected. Fans of science-fiction know that there is always some overlap. All of the famous sci fi authors on this list have one thing in common: they've written fantastic, horrifying, mystical works of science-fiction for fans to enjoy for years to come. Vote for your favorite sci-fi authors here and add your own personal faves if you don't see them listed!Listed among the best science-fiction authors are some of the most well-known, popular sci-di authors ever, including a few that may not always show up on a 'best of' list. Disagree with a choice? Vote it down. The aforementioned (brilliant) writers are responsible for some of the best science-fiction novels and series of all time - but other sci-fi writers like Ray Bradbury (Fahrenheit 451), Mary Shelley (Frankenstein), Robert Louis Stevenson (The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde), and Aldous Huxley (Brave New World) are excellent sci-fi writers as well. All of these authors, in my opinion, deserve a place of honor on this list.Hopefully, this list will grow and become totally comprehensive. Readers who are new to sci-fi can use it as a great guide to find new science fiction authors and books.

Larry Niven

The Best Science-Fiction Authors

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The Best Science-Fiction Authors | List of the Greatest Sci-Fi Writers

History can be a difficult subject to bring to life. Ironically, many of the films on this list accomplish this task through the use of the undead. Horror movies are always more frightening when given cultural context audiences can relate to, and these releases set their terror during specific times and places in history.

<a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-period-horror-movies/ranker-film" target="_blank">Historical horror movies</a> combine the period-accurate details of the past with the myths and monsters of folklore. By setting the fictional narratives alongside the realistic depiction of actual events from the past, these films are layered with referential meaning. In the same way the action elements are played up within the <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/most-underrated-historical-action-epics/mike-mcgranaghan" target="_blank">historical content of epics</a>, these titles contain classic horror monsters integrated into events found in history books.

Which of these horror films best use&nbsp;the historical context of their plot? Vote up your favorites.

17 Historical Horror Movies That Prove History Can Be Terrifying

17 Historical Horror Movies That Prove History Books Can Be Terrifying

Ryan Izay

Lists for and about those superfans who can name every member of the Cantina band, do a passable Shyriiwook howl, and dress up with lightsabers and Cinnabon hair to imagine what life would be like a long time ago in a galaxy far, far away.

Geeking Out: Star Wars

There are more celebrity&nbsp;cameos in Star Wars&nbsp;than there are droids in&nbsp;Attack of the Clones. Okay, maybe not&nbsp;that&nbsp;many, but the sheer number of celebrities who appeared in Star Wars films could form a small but surprisingly famous Rebel Alliance. Since the original&nbsp;Star Wars&nbsp;never intended to become a phenomenon, the first trilogy features few, if any,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/hidden-celebrity-cameos-you-missed/nathan-gibson" target="_blank">Star Wars&nbsp;celebrity cameos</a>. However, when the series made its return in 1999 with&nbsp;The Phantom Menace&nbsp;(which you can <a href="https://disneyplus.bn5x.net/c/1217251/707629/9358?subid1=2652208&amp;subid2=Disney%2B&amp;subid3=comlink&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.disneyplus.com%2F" target="_blank">stream on Disney+</a>), it had enough clout to feature a few more cameo appearances. George Lucas appears to be a rather generous fellow, letting not just actors make appearances in&nbsp;Star Wars,&nbsp;but also his film crew, their family members, and even Lucas&#39;s own son and daughters. By the time The Last Jedi&nbsp;arrived in December&nbsp;2017, celebrity cameos in <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/stormtrooper-cameos-sw-universe/tyler-mitchell" target="_blank">Star Wars reached royal levels of celebrity</a>. Not hyperbolic royalty, actual&nbsp;royalty -&nbsp;two&nbsp;princes appear in the film.

The best celebrity cameos in Star Wars lie below, each more surprising than the last. Academy Award winners, comedians, and even directors pop up in all manner of setting and species, some looking so alien you fail to recognize them. But finding celebrities in Star Wars is simply another <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/star-wars-easter-eggs/destiny-a-lopez" target="_blank">Easter egg of the Star Wars franchise</a>. Impressive, it is.

The Best Celebrity Star Wars Cameos, Ranked

Person in Film

Mick Jacobs

Watchworthy

There are few things&nbsp;worse than&nbsp;when your <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/reasons-why-your-favorite-tv-shows-were-canceled/jacob-shelton" target="_blank">favorite show gets canceled</a> before its time. However,&nbsp;what really rubs salt in that wound are the&nbsp;long-running television series that should be canceled —&nbsp;shows people need to stop watching —&nbsp;yet&nbsp;somehow manage to continue on indefinitely.Some of the <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/longest-running-us-sitcoms/tvs-frank" target="_blank">longest running sitcoms</a> fall back on tired cliches, and&nbsp;<a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/tv-shows-that-got-worse/loganrapp" target="_blank">get progressively worse</a> as they limp on.&nbsp;Police procedural shows also&nbsp;risk descending&nbsp;into mediocrity, as a&nbsp;number of cop series have been around for a mindbogglingly long amount of time. However, all of the most egregious examples of shows that should be canceled immediately are cartoons, since a lack of on-screen human actors allows them to continue on ad infinitum. The truth is often hard to swallow, but ignoring the facts is even worse; there are some television shows that need to stop, even if you have fond memories of watching them 10 years ago.&nbsp;

Long-Running TV Series That People Need To Stop Watching

15 Long-Running TV Series That People Need To Stop Watching

Zack Howe

Villains

Few characters in all of fiction have had their life story told as thoroughly as Anakin Skywalker, but the official Darth Vader timeline still has plenty of gaps in it. Unless one has delved into the extended lore of Star Wars - the novels, the comics, the video games, and more - they likely have little idea what happened to Darth Vader after Revenge of the Sith but before A New Hope, and that alone represents nearly two decades of the Sith Lord&rsquo;s physical existence.

As any good supplementary material should, <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/badass-darth-vader-extended-universe-moments/aaron-edwards" target="_blank">Vader&rsquo;s extended universe content</a> only serves to deepen and expand upon his persona. <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/darth-vader-is-hilariously-extra/jacob-shelton" target="_blank">Some of Vader&rsquo;s best moments</a> have come off-screen and between movies, and while it&rsquo;s not required reading in order to appreciate the character, it is necessary if one wants to fully understand him - lest he find your lack of detailed knowledge disturbing.

A Complete Timeline Of Darth Vader's Life Between Episodes III And IV

A Complete Timeline Of What Darth Vader Did Between Episodes III And IV

Stephan Roget

Total Nerd lists at Ranker - the ultimate source for lists and rankings in all categories

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Lists about the company behind the search engine that changed the world and the many wonderful things you'll find on it.

Google It

Easter Eggs

Google Easter eggs are the funny, quirky and sometimes just plain weird hidden features built into Google Search, Gmail, Google Maps and other Google products. They have a keen fondness for marking special occasions, and a decorated history of April's Fool's pranks. If there was ever any doubt, let's quell it now: Google has one hell of a sense of humor.For many of Google’s Easter eggs, the search engine acts more like a command prompt and tends to take things a bit too literally. Fret not, the results are often as hysterical as they are clever. Search for “anagram,” and it will turn up with the anagram of “anagram” in the “did you mean” section. Feel like taking a break from work to play some Pac-Man? They’ve got you covered, and you don’t even have to leave your search results.Yes, it’s true, Google is essentially Skynet at this point. But for all of their might and despite every indication of “BIG EVIL CORPORATION,” you just can’t help but love Google. Maybe that’s part of their marketing strategy. Maybe all of these Easter eggs are just ways to keep us thinking that they’re human while the machines over in Mountain View ready the harvesters. Maybe so. But in the meantime, who doesn’t love a good Easter egg hunt. Feel free to vote for your favorite Google secrets, and make sure to share the article so the robots think you’re on their side.&nbsp;

The Best Google Easter Eggs

Google Easter Eggs | List of Funny Hidden Google Secrets and Prank 

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Supervillains

The best Marvel villains are the men and women (not to mention any aliens, robots, and even <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/evil-superhero-siblings/stephanroget" target="_blank">siblings of heroes</a>) at the root of the <a href="http://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/best-superheroes-all-time">best superheroes&#39;</a> existences. These spectacular bad guys in Marvel Comics are the best of the worst supervillains and they&#39;re all listed here. The top Marvel villains on this list of baddies may not have been around too long as we&#39;ve added new Marvel evildoers for you to vote on.

Marvel Comics has been around for over 75 years, and their Marvel rogues gallery is growing more and more with each comic book issue. What is it about the Marvel Universe that attracts all these comic book villains? Maybe it&rsquo;s their jealousy of their comic book counterparts, or maybe something deeper.&nbsp;

There are several elements that make a great Marvel villain: they have to be relentless in their pursuit of evil, unstoppable by normal crime fighters, and have an excellent backstory that makes you root for them almost as much as you root against them. These are characters that were introduced in the greatest comic books of all time and came to shape in some of the <a href="http://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/the-best-superhero-movies-ever-made">best superhero movies ever</a>. Whether you like the bad guys with a relatable origin that lead to their destructive bent (Magneto), or a super villain that&#39;s super bad (Loki), there are some ultimate baddies on this Marvel <a href="http://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/the-best-movie-villains-of-all-time?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">villains list</a>.

Who is the best comic book villain? Who is the best superhero nemesis? Who are the top Marvel supervillains? Vote on this list of the greatest Marvel villains and find out! If you think one of these super villains isn&#39;t worth a match-up with Squirrel Girl, vote them down. If your favorite Marvel bad guy isn&#39;t on the list, add them so they can compete for the title of the greatest Marvel villain.

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The Greatest Marvel Villains &amp; Enemies Ever

The Best Marvel Villains & Enemies, Ranked

These are the shows that you definitely should be watching, along with a few that you should avoid.

The Best and Worst of TV

Here is a&nbsp;list of the best sci-fi shows and best sci-fi series of all time, as ranked by hundreds of Ranker voters. This list includes long-running sci-fi TV shows like <a href="http://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/the-greatest-doctor-who-companions-of-all-time">Doctor Who</a> as well as some of the best <a href="http://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/tv-shows-canceled-before-their-time">canceled shows</a> of the genre. Science fiction TV shows have been around for decades, and some of the longest running shows have fallen into this category. Popular shows such as <a href="http://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/most-interesting-star-trek-characters">Star Trek</a> have enjoyed several incarnations, and fan-favorite shows like Firefly and The X-Files have made the crossover from TV to the big screen.Thanks to networks like SyFy, FX, and The CW, new&nbsp;sci-fi&nbsp;TV shows premiere every year. Sci-fi series&nbsp;like&nbsp;The Expanse, Orphan Black, and The 100&nbsp;continue to raise viewership ratings and grow fan bases. Netflix has also contributed to the science fiction genre with their original series Stranger Things,&nbsp;which was met with rave reviews.&nbsp;Vote for your favorite science fiction shows to move them to the top of the list, or press re-rank to create your own list of your favorite science fiction series. Be sure to stop by to vote on the <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/top-50-british-sitcoms-of-all-time/markaroni">best British sitcoms</a> and <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/best-shows-currently-on-the-air/acrosstheflame">best current TV shows</a> airing right now.Are you a sci-fi&nbsp;fan? Check out this list of <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/current-sci-fi-tv-shows/ranker-tv" target="_blank">current sci-fi shows</a> to watch.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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The Best Sci-Fi Television Series Of All Time

The Best Sci-Fi TV Shows Of All Time, Ranked By Science Fiction Fans

The beautiful&nbsp;women in action movies manage to command the screen with their physical abilities and their acting skills. These are women not to be toyed with, under any circumstances. They&#39;re stunning, they&#39;re highly trained, and they&#39;ll kick your butt to kingdom come if given the chance. Who is the absolute most gorgeous&nbsp;woman ever cast in an action movie? That&#39;s for you to decide. Vote for your favorites, and vote down those women that you don&#39;t think measure up.

Some of the most attractive women ever to appear in action movies include the likes of Uma Thurman (Kill Bill), Kate Beckinsale (Underworld), Angelina Jolie (Lara Croft, Wanted,&nbsp;and Salt) and Milla Jovovich (Resident Evil). Those are all shining examples of incredibly gorgeous women who&#39;ve had&nbsp;roles in several sexy&nbsp;action movies and/or franchises. They are listed with photos from an action movie role when available. Some actresses on this list have only appeared in one or two action films, but&nbsp;they still, very much, make the cut as female action stars.

While many of these&nbsp;actresses in action movies appeared in films during the 1970s and 1980s but there are some recent roles worth noting. Jennifer Lawrence&#39;s turn as Katniss Everdeen in The Hunger Games&nbsp;was stellar, Scarlett Johansson was a fantastic Black Widow in The Avengers&nbsp;franchise,&nbsp;MMA star Gina Carano kicked butt&nbsp;in Steven Soderbergh&#39;s Haywire&nbsp;and Anne Hathaway portrays an amazing Catwoman in Christopher Nolan&#39;s The Dark Knight Rises.&nbsp;These are some of the <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/most-beautiful-actresses-ever?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">hottest movie actresses</a> from <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/best-female-voice-ever?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">the best female</a> action movies to come out of Hollywood and beyond.&nbsp;Several of these movies are great examples of <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-female-action-movies/ranker-film" target="_blank">action films with female leads</a>.

Enjoy this list of some of the sexiest women ever to appear in action movies, and be sure to vote.

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The Most Stunning Women in Action Movies

Beautiful Women in Action Movies List with Photos, Ranked

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The Expanse

Doctor Who

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Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back

Star Wars

Terminator 2: Judgment Day

Avengers: Infinity War

Avengers: Endgame

Guardians of the Galaxy

Iron Man

Loki

Thor

What's your favorite Marvel movie? Character? Villain? Moment? Let's rank 'em.

Marvel on the Big Screen

Are you a Marvel fanatic? Vote on these lists of the best, funniest, dumbest, most underrated, etc. characters in the MCU to have your voice heard.

MCU Character Power Rankings

Marvel Comics

Since the debut of Iron Man in 2008, the Marvel Cinematic Universe has been delivering top-notch superhero movies with some of the greatest comic book characters of all time. Featuring Thor, Captain America, Black Panther, and Doctor Strange, these are the best Marvel Cinematic Universe characters. This list of MCU characters also includes memorable villains, such as Loki, Vulture, and Killmonger, and characters from television properties like <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-agents-of-shield-storylines/jonathan-kantor" target="_blank">Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D</a>.

Who is your favorite <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/top-avengers-not-in-mcu/joedonley" target="_blank">MCU character</a>? Who <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/marvel-characters-missing-from-the-mcu-movies/williamsbrianjake" target="_blank">deserves more screentime</a>? While most&nbsp;of these Marvel superheroes have been popular before even making it onscreen, <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/underrated-mcu-characters/joedonley" target="_blank">some lesser known characters</a>, like the Guardians of the Galaxy, are finally getting the attention they deserve.&nbsp;

Vote up the top characters in <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-mcu-movies/ranker-film" target="_blank">MCU movies</a>, and feel free to add underrated characters missing from the list.

The Best Characters In The Marvel Cinematic Universe

The best Marvel Cinematic Universe movies recreate the enduring characters for a whole new generation, using the classic comic book storylines&nbsp;to tell narratives that remain&nbsp;relevant today. Currently in Phase Three, the first two MCU Phases brought us Iron Man, The Avengers, and Captain America: Winter Soldier.&nbsp;Marvel sagas have a timelessness about&nbsp;them as morality tales of good versus&nbsp;evil will always be an overarching cultural concern. Out of all the films in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, which ones do the best job of revamping these iconic characters for modern times?

Which Marvel films have struck a chord with audiences? Black Panther&nbsp;has received nearly universal critical acclaim and been lauded for using the characters and setting to make allegorical points about race relations in America. The Iron Man franchise shows how modern technology - if used responsibly - can serve humanity&#39;s benefit, as an&nbsp;iron suit and electromagnet&nbsp;give Tony Stark his power. The&nbsp;<a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/weapons-details-in-guardians-of-the-galaxy/tpetersccc?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">Guardians of the Galaxy</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;Avengers&nbsp;franchises illustrate the necessity of harmony and cooperation&nbsp;between allies to face down larger threats. Other good MCU movies include Ant-Man, Thor: Ragnarok, and Doctor Strange.

What are the best MCU movies? Vote up your favorites and vote down the worst MCU movies to rank them from best to worst.

If you like this list, you might like voting on the <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/all-upcoming-marvel-movies-and-shows/ranker-entertainment" target="_blank">upcoming Marvel movies and shows</a>.

The Best Movies In The Marvel Cinematic Universe, Ranked

All The MCU Movies, Ranked Best To Worst

Running in slo-mo at the top action movies, scene, stunts, characters, chases, explosions, etc., ranked.

High Octane Action Thrillers

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In space, no one can hear you scream... but everyone else in the movie theater can. If you&#39;re searching for a gasp-worthy flick for movie night, look no further. These are the <a href="https://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/the-greatest-science-fiction-novels-of-all-time?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">best science fiction</a> action movies, featuring humans battling each other and struggling for survival against alien forces. These top sci fi action movies include titles ranging&nbsp;from <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/movies-shows-set-in-2019/jonathan-kantor?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">Blade Runner</a> to Planet of the Apes to Waterworld.

What films will you find on this list of the <a href="https://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/the-greatest-sci-fi-movies?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">best sci fi</a> action movies? In the exciting 1979 film Alien,&nbsp;the crew of the Nostromo spacecraft&nbsp;fights a seemingly unstoppable extraterrestrial being that is both deadly and terrifying. Ripley (Sigourney Weaver) used every resource available to survive the voyage.&nbsp;Mad Max: Fury Road is another acclaimed action science fiction film that focuses on earthbound monsters instead. Tom Cruise and Steven Spielberg teamed up for the 2005 remake of&nbsp;War of the Worlds. Other good movies featured on this&nbsp;list include&nbsp;The Matrix, The Last Man on Earth, and 12 Monkeys.

Which film deserves the top spot on this list? Vote up your favorites and check back for new action sci-fi movies as they are added to the list.

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The Best Science Fiction Action Movies

All the best shows airing new episodes on regular TV and streaming through online media.

TV: What's On Now?

Deep-diving into HBO's sci-fi Western, now playing Season 3.

Westworld

Few TV genres are as tricky to get right as the science-fiction series. However, this also allows for there to be an unlimited number of <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/underrated-sci-fi-shows-2010s/jonathan-kantor" target="_blank">sci-fi shows</a> with different tones, scopes, and stories depending on the platform they&#39;re coming from - be it a big-budget network smash hit, or a smaller and more intimate <a href="http://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/the-very-best-of-premium-cable-original-programming?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">cable series</a>. There are some excellent current sci-fi shows on television&nbsp;- but which do you think are the best?

It&#39;s time to pick the <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/underrated-sci-fi-shows-funny/erin-cody" target="_blank">best sci-fi shows on television</a> right now - those you think everyone should be watching. These are <a href="http://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/the-best-scifi-television-series-of-all-time?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">sci fi TV shows</a> or sci fi series that voters have agreed are the best of the genre - at least for the current crop (we all know Battlestar Galactica would outrank them all!). However, new&nbsp;sci-fi shows like Timeless&nbsp;and Lost In Space might quickly climb up&nbsp;the list.&nbsp;

Check out this list of the best sci-fi shows on television right now and vote up the good current science <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/historical-fiction-tv-shows-and-series/reference?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">fiction shows</a> you think deserve the top spots. Whether you prefer an epic story of sister clones fighting to survive, or an anthology series for the ages, if it&#39;s a great sci-fi airing now, you&#39;ll find it below.