Mike Bedard - TVLine

With Us Since

2020

Location

Los Angeles, California

School

UCLA

Expertise

Adult Swim, The Simpsons, Marvel and DC shows

Mike has an entertainment-focused TikTok channel with over 240,000 followers where he discusses all things film and television.
Mike's had the chance to interview many actors, directors, and comic book artists, including Chris Pratt, Scarlett Johansson, Maya Hawke, and Aaron Paul.
He also writes, directs, and produces his own short films and sketches independently and writes for the sketch comedy team, Prenup, which performs every month at The Pack Theater in Los Angeles.

Experience

Mike has worked as a professional writer since 2013, getting his start as a writer for the UCLA newspaper The Daily Bruin for its pop culture beat. He's written about film and television for many other sites online, including Cracked, Ranker, StudioBinder, and Backstage. Mike Bedard joined Static Media in 2020 and has contributed features and news articles to Looper, SlashFilm, TVLine, and SlashGear. As a journalist, Mike doesn't just talk about entertainment; he also makes his own, having written several short films that have been produced by Dollars & Donuts Productions.

Education

Mike has a bachelor's degree in English with a minor in political science from UCLA.

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Stories By Mike Bedard

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Television

Television By Mike Bedard

10 Best Futurama Episodes, Ranked

From mishaps in the multiverse to a musical showdown with the Robot Devil, we're ranking the 10 best episodes of Futurama of all time.
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Television

Television By Mike Bedard

All 14 Spider-Man TV Shows, Ranked

With Spider-Man swinging back into theaters with Spider-Man: Brand New Day, TVLine is taking a look back at the web-head's legacy on the small screen.
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Drama

Drama By Mike Bedard

15 Best Miniseries Of The 2020s (So Far)

Miniseries are having a moment in the 2020s zeitgeist, and many of them have left their mark on audiences. Here's how we rank this decade's 15 best miniseries.
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Sitcom

Sitcom By Mike Bedard

15 TV Shows Like The Big Bang Theory

Here are 15 television series similar to The Big Bang Theory, often (though not always) through nerdy or socially awkward protagonists.
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Daytime TV

Daytime TV By Mike Bedard

Every Banned Or Censored Bluey Episode Explained

Despite being a show geared toward young kids, Bluey has had to ban or censor several episodes. Here's a breakdown of these controversial installments.
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Primetime TV

Primetime TV By Mike Bedard

The 15 Most Unexpected Simpsons Predictions That Came True

Take a deep dive into The Simpsons' supposed ability to predict future news events and trends
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Sitcom

Sitcom By Mike Bedard

12 Best Norman Lear TV Shows Ranked

Norman Lear's career spanned several decades, during which he was responsible for a slew of iconic TV shows. Here's how we rank these series.
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Drama

Drama By Mike Bedard

10 TV Shows That Needed One Extra Season

As tough as it is for fans to see their favorite TV shows canceled, it's even more difficult when these series leave a few plot points hanging.
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Disney+

Disney+ By Mike Bedard

The 12 Best Animated Disney Shows Of All Time, Ranked

For anyone wanting to rewatch some Disney television classics, we've got you covered. Here's our ranking of the 12 greatest animated Disney shows of all time.
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Television

Television By Mike Bedard

12 TV Show Storylines That Were A Complete Waste Of Time

Here are 12 head-scratching storylines from popular TV shows — a waste of viewers' time when all was said and done.
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Television

Television By Mike Bedard

TV Shows That Permanently Damaged Actors' Bodies

Even the safest-looking of TV shows could end up doing long-lasting, or even permanent damage to an actor's body, as seen in these examples.
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Sitcom

Sitcom By Mike Bedard

15 TV Theme Songs You Didn't Know Were Created By Famous Musicians

A TV show's theme song can play a huge part in making the series memorable, even more so when a well-known musician or band is performing it.
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Primetime TV

Primetime TV By Mike Bedard

South Park's 15 Worst Episodes, Ranked

As you can expect from a show that's lasted 28 seasons and counting, South Park has produced a few clunkers, including these 15 particularly bad episodes.
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Television

Television By Mike Bedard

The 15 Best King Of The Hill Episodes Of All Time, Ranked

Here are the 15 best episodes in the history of King of the Hill, covering both its original 13-season run and the revival currently airing on Hulu.
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Television

Television By Mike Bedard

12 Best Running Gags In TV History

These 12 recurring moments from TV shows prove that it's more than possible to make the same old thing feel fresh every time it plays out on the tube.
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Drama

Drama By Mike Bedard

12 Predictable TV Plot Twists We Saw Coming A Mile Away

No matter how good a TV show may be, there are times when there's a plot twist so obvious that fans see it coming well in advance. Here are 12 such examples.
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