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The objection is usually about a specific aesthetic — screaming teenagers, endless episode counts, a tone that reads as juvenile from outside. Fair enough. Here are six series that don't do that, sorted by what you already like.

The Spider-Man star's attempts to diversify his acting portfolio have repeatedly stumbled at the box office. From animated disasters to dramatic misfires, Holland faces the same franchise trap that ensnared his Marvel predecessors.

A fantasy series just broke its own world record with one spectacular episode, climbing to unprecedented heights on global anime rankings while facing unexpected challenges behind the scenes.

While Spider-Man made him famous, Holland's most powerful performances came from dramatic roles that pushed him far beyond his superhero comfort zone.

Keiichiro Saito opens up about why he handed over directing duties for the acclaimed fantasy anime's second season, revealing the personal toll of keeping pace with the demanding production schedule.

The legendary film critic delivered one of his harshest reviews ever for a holiday film that he called manipulative and phony, despite its star-studded cast including Lauren Bacall and Leslie Nielsen.

The beloved Christmas movie almost had a completely different leading lady when scheduling conflicts changed everything. Discover how a twist of fate led to one of Hollywood's most memorable holiday performances.