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January 2026

January 2 – We Bury The Dead (Theaters)

January 6 – Will Trent (ABC, Next day Hulu)

January 8 – The Traitors (Peacock)

January 8 – His & Hers (Netflix)

January 9 – People We Meet On Vacation (Netflix)

January 9 – Sleepwalker (Theaters)

January 9 – Primate (Theaters)

January 16 – Night Patrol (Theaters)

January 16 – 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple (Theaters)

January 21 – The Beauty (FX, Next day Hulu)

January 21 – Queer Eye (Netflix)

January 22 – Finding Her Edge (Netflix)

January 23 – Return to Silent Hill (Theaters)

January 28 – School Spirits (Paramount+)

January 28 – Shrinking (Apple TV+)

January 30 – Good Luck, Have Fun, Don’t Die (Theaters)

January 30 – Iron Lung (Theaters)

January 30 – Send Help (Theaters)

February 2026

February 6 – The Strangers: Chapter 3 (Theaters)

February 6 – Dracula (Theaters)

February 6 – Pillion (Theaters)

February 6 – Whistle (Theaters)

February 8 – The ‘Burbs (Peacock)

February 13 – “Wuthering Heights” (Theaters)

February 13 – GOAT (Theaters)

February 13 – Nirvanna the Band the Show the Movie (Theaters)

February 18 – 56 Days (Prime)

February 20 – This is Not a Test (Theaters)

February 25 – Scrubs (ABC, next day Hulu)

February 27 – Scream 7 (Theaters)

March 2026

March 5 – Ted (Peacock)

March 6 – The Bride (Theaters)

March 6 – Peaky Blinders: The Eternal Man (Theaters, Netflix on March 20)

March 11 – Scarpetta (Prime)

March 18 – Imperfect Women (Apple TV+)

March 20 – Project Hail Mary (Theaters)

March 27 – Ready or Not: Here I Come (Theaters)

March 27 – Fantasy Life (Theaters)

March 27 – They Will Kill You (Theaters)

April 2026

April 3 – The Drama (Theaters)

April 8 – The Boys (Prime)

April 10 – Malcolm in the Middle (Hulu)

April 15 – Margo’s Got Money Troubles (Apple TV+)

April 17 – The Mummy (Theaters)

April 17 – Normal (Theaters)

May 2026

May 1 – The Devil Wears Prada 2 (Theaters)

May 1 – Hokum (Theaters)

May 15 – Obsession (Theaters)

May 22 – I Love Boosters (Theaters)

June 2026

June 12 – Scary Movie 6 (Theaters)

June 19 – Toy Story 5 (Theaters)

July 2026

July 12 – Disclosure Day (Theaters)

July 17 – The Odyssey (Theaters)

August 2026

August 21 – Insidious: The Bleeding World (Theaters)

August 28 – The Dog Star (Theaters)

August 28 – Coyote vs. ACME (Theaters)

September 2026

September 11 – Sense and Sensibility (Theaters)

September 18 – Practical Magic 2 (Theaters)

September 18 – Play House (Theaters)

September 18 – Resident Evil (Theaters)

October 2026

October 1 – Terrifier 4 (Theaters)

October 2 – Digger (Theaters)

October 9 – Other Mommy (Theaters)

October 16 – Street Fighter (Theaters)

October 23 – Remain (Theaters)

November 2026

November 20 – The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping (Theaters)

December 2026

December 18 – Avengers: Doomsday (Theaters)

December 18 – Dune: Part Three (Theaters)

December 25 – Werewulf (Theaters)

Hello, Movie Mavens! Welcome back to the B Movies Blog. Today, we’re popping The Boys and Gen V into the ol’ VCR.

Like a lot of you, I love both The Boys and its spinoff, Gen V. 

For those who don’t know, The Boys is based on Garth Ennis’s comic series that ran for six years and was distributed by Vertigo. 

Garth Ennis is also behind the Preacher series Vertigo released. 

Now, I want to go ahead and address something up top. 

I didn’t *hate* the Preacher series. I think the cast was absolutely wonderful. BUT, I don’t think it’s as good as The Boys. 

IMO, I think if Preacher had Amazon money, it could’ve been a lot better. 

I digress. 

The Boys asks the question, “What if the superheroes we all looked up to growing up were perverse and damaged individuals?” 

And then takes this question and RUNS with it. 

Every fundie couple after they’ve been caught doing something horrible and are doing an apology tour 

I think I personally love The Boys so much because I’ve always rooted for the underdog. I know, first hand, that the “heroes” aren’t always the good guys. 

Additionally, the writing is spot on, and there have been scenes where I’ve laughed so hard, I’ve cried. 

The Boys also comments on and satirizes ongoing political events. I’ll let you take a guess as to who and what they could possibly be making fun of. 

We were then blessed with Gen V. 

I had a tiny reservation with a spinoff, but Gen V more than holds its own. Also, what a hell of a way to pass the seasons back and forth. 

I do want to take a moment to say RIP to Chance Perdamo. He was a wonderful actor, and he was so young. I’m so sorry to all of his friends and family. 

RIP 🖤

With the new season of The Boys quickly approaching (because it’s somehow already May?), now’s the time to catch up or start watching if you haven’t. 

The one caveat is, I sincerely can’t give you enough CW/TWs. There’s just, for lack of a better phrase, a lot of fucked up shit in here. Some of it is for comedic value, but the first episode contains SA. There are mentions and depictions of su*c*d*, drug ab*s*, and other hard topics. 

I DEFINITELY recommend Googling for more specific episode content warnings. This goes for both The Boys and Gen V. 

Season 4 of The Boys premieres on Prime on June 13th. As for me? I’m supes excited. 

Hello, Movie Mavens! Welcome back to the B Movies Blog. Today, we’re popping the work of Carol Burnett into the ol’ VCR.

I feel like this might be one of the least surprising things I’ve ever written, but I’ve looked up to Carol Burnett since I was a child. I grew up watching reruns of The Carol Burnett Show. 

In my opinion, she and Lucille Ball are two of the greatest comedians of the 20th century. 

I watched Annie a million times to watch her bring Miss Hannigan to life.  

There are obviously sketches and material that didn’t age well. As always, I’m not here to put people on pedestals. 

But, for a girl who didn’t always fit in, especially in elementary and middle school, Carol Burnett showed me it was okay to be funny. And humor is an excellent way to cope. 

Additionally, watching one of the first shows of its kind to be hosted by a woman really showed me how badass women are. 

Carol, I know there is absolutely no chance you’ll ever read this, but if you do, thank you. 

Really. 

Alrighty, I can’t say anything else that hasn’t already been said. 

Without further ado, here’s some of my favorite Carol Burnett content: 

• Annie (1982) 
• Post Grad
• Palm Royale 
• Calamity Jane 
• Better Call Saul 
• The Carol Burnett Show (duh)

Hello, Movie Mavens! Welcome back to the B Movies Blog. Today, we’re popping competition reality shows into the ol’ VCR.

Something I love about B Movies is that I get to share all these different parts of myself with you. 

One such piece is that I absolutely LOVE competition reality shows. 

Now, don’t get it twisted. I’m not a big reality show fan. Sure, I watched all the MTV reality shows (link piece) as a tween and teen, but I’ve never seen a single episode of The Real Housewives or The Kardashians. 

Everyone has their vices, so I’m not here to knock Bravo or E! or anything else. They’re just not my jam. 🤷‍♀️

The only exception for me is The Queer Ultimatum, which could be argued to be a competition reality show in a sense. 

I’m also not counting Dragula because I think it’s a different monster. 

Competition reality shows, on the other hand? I can’t get enough. 

I know that there are definitely some controversies with competition reality shows, but we’re gonna keep it light today. That’s not to say you shouldn’t do your research. 

I digress. 

I don’t love every competition reality show. 

I watched Survivor growing up, but I fell off a long time ago. 

I also may not watch every season of a show religiously. 

For example, I LOVE Big Brother, but I haven’t seen every single season. 

Alrighty, I think that’s enough explanation. 

Without further ado, here are some of my favorite competition reality shows: 

• The Mole 
• The Trust 
• Big Brother 
• The Challenge 
• The Traitors (US and UK specifically) 
• Crime Scene Kitchen (I’m counting it)

Hello, Movie Mavens! Welcome back to the B Movies Blog. Today, we’re popping Stephen Graham Jones’s Indian Lake trilogy into the ol’ VCR.

CW/TW: su*c*d*, SA, parental abuse, and all similar topics 

It’s not that I don’t like reading. I actually really enjoy it. 

But, I’m just so busy that I usually don’t have time to read…unless something grips me. 

And, boy howdy, did the Indian Lake trilogy grip me. 

Y’all. I read all three in less than a week. 

That’s 1300-1400 pages, I believe?

I had heard of My Heart is a Chainsaw, but I didn’t have a lot of info outside of some murmurs here and there. 

Then, I heard Stephen Graham Jones’s interview with Shelby Novak and Jenn Adams. 

Video Source: Scare You to Sleep 

After hearing the way SGJ talked about writing and slashers, I ordered both My Heart is a Chainsaw and Don’t Fear the Reaper. 

I immediately fell in love with Jade Daniels, our final girl. 

Clearly not in a romantic way, but because I recognized a kindred spirit. A girl who wanted to get out of her town, her situation, at any cost. 

A girl who used movies to both escape and try to keep herself tethered to reality. 

Sure, I was an honor student, and I never really got into any trouble. 

But you can hide a lot of pain with enough eyeliner and band tees. Right, Jade?

One of my favorite things about this trilogy is the subversion of the final girl. We have a more “traditional” final girl in Letha, but the real hero of the series is Jade. And she’d probably hate to hear that. 

It’s true, though. 

Jade’s foes aren’t just external. They aren’t all supernatural, either. 

One of my favorite quotes in the novel is, “Horror’s not a symptom, it’s a love affair.” 

I’ve been thinking about it ever since I read it, conveniently enough, sitting outside of Alamo Drafthouse. 

Jade says this line in reference to accusations about… 

[I’ll give you a moment to skip ahead because this part can be triggering and is a spoiler] 

…her father sexually abusing her. 

Letha reads between the lines of some of the Slasher 101 papers Jade wrote for Mr. Holmes and understands what happened to her as a child. 

Lethe believes Jade turns to horror because of the abuse she suffered, but Jade corrects her. 

Jade found comfort in horror, but Michael’s knife didn’t leave the scars. 

I relate to Jade because my father was also abusive. Not to the degree of Tab Daniels, but he was verbally and emotionally abusive to me the entire time I was growing up. He did worse to KP. 

I think I love Jade Daniels so much because I understand her. I understand why she’s reluctant to trust others and why her love of horror movies isn’t detrimental. 

For me, personally, a big part of my love of horror lies in the final girl. 

She wins the battles we sometimes don’t. 

She personifies the kernel of hope we cling to, despite everything we’ve been through. 

That’s the entire idea behind a final girl, right? She often conquers the demons we can’t always defeat. 

The strength of the final girl can help us carry on. 

Unlike Jade, I was very fortunate to have KP. But, I think she and I both relied on horror for the same reasons. 

We both wanted to be Laurie Strode, Sidney Prescott, or Nancy Thompson. We wanted to exorcise the demons in our houses, but couldn’t. At least not for a long time. 

Our demons self-destructed, though. 

I digress. 

Jade’s final girl is damaged and broken. She has the tragic backstory we usually associate with the slasher. That’s the beauty of this trilogy. We’re given a final girl who has to fight both Jason and her trauma. 

She’s finding herself while trying to keep the entire town of Springwood awake. 

And, I understand that feeling. God, do I understand that feeling. 

I love this entire trilogy more than I can express, but My Heart is a Chainsaw is now one of my favorite books of all time. 

The Indian Lake trilogy is like reading a slasher trilogy. The list of horror writers I love is a mile long, but this trilogy just hits different. I can’t recommend it enough. 

If you’re anything like me, though, be prepared to bawl uncontrollably through the last pages of The Angel of Indian Lake. 

I do understand that a lot of things in this book can be triggering, so do take my CW/TWs seriously. I’d also recommend some Googling as well. 

I was trying to figure out how to end this piece when it finally hit me. I’m going to leave you with some movies I’d pair with the Indian Lake trilogy. I think Jade would approve. 

• Scream (1996) 
• Halloween (1978) 
• Friday the 13th (1981) 
• Happy Death Day
• Nightmare on Elm Street 
• Happy Birthday to Me 
• The Fear Street Trilogy

Hello, Movie Mavens! Welcome back to the B Movies Blog. Today, we’re popping Dev Patel’s Monkey Man into the ol’ VCR. 

Now, friends, I knew I was going to enjoy Monkey Man. However, I didn’t know how much I was going to LOVE IT. 

For those unfamiliar with Monkey Man, it stars Dev Patel as Kid, who is on a mission to avenge his mother and seek justice for the underprivileged. Monkey Man also marks Dev Patel’s directorial debut. 

And wow. 

I was truly blown away from this movie, start to finish. 

In my opinion, Monkey Man dissects and challenges the archetype of the traditional action hero. Kid is a lot more raw and vulnerable in a way we rarely see. Additionally, not all of his stunts and plans land. He tries to jump through a window he can’t break. He often hesitates before pulling the trigger, if he can pull the trigger at all. He’s not the traditional action hero we often see in cinema in that he isn’t portrayed as some invincible and superhuman force. 

I don’t think a lot of usual suspects will actually watch this movie because, um, it doesn’t star a bunch of white people. However, if anyone does, I do think we’ll hear similar echoes that we heard for Barbie. God forbid human beings grow and develop into well-rounded and accepting adults. 

I digress. 

Kid also asks for and accepts help from those around him, be it sex workers* or trans women. 

*In this film, the sex work seems to be to nonconcensual or borders on nonconcensual at times, so I just want to note that I’m talking about consensual sex work and not condoning anything nonconcensual. There is nothing wrong with consensual sex work. 

I digress, yet again. 

He’s accepting of everyone, and he wants to fight with and for all of those around him. He doesn’t focus on the “hot woman” who needs saving because there really aren’t any. All of the women in this film are strong and can more than fend for themselves. They aren’t framed in the male gaze; in fact, it’s quite the opposite. 

Monkey Man is like an Indian action film mixed with a Korean revenge film with a dash of Kung Fu movies. It’s also beautifully made, and every sequence is masterfully shot. Dev Patel doesn’t waste a second of screentime. 

I would be so bold to say that Monkey Man will be on my favorites list for 2024, be it an honorable mention or on the list itself. 

I’ve been thinking about this movie ever since I saw it, and I can’t wait to watch it again. 

I also highly recommend looking into how Monkey Man came to fruition (shoutout to my tattoo artist, Lito, for giving me some of this info). This movie went through the ringer to get a release, and it only makes me love it even more. 

Video source: BBC Radio 1 

Monkey Man is now in theaters.

Hello, Movie Mavens! Welcome back to the B Movies Blog. Today, we’re popping DVD menus into the ol’ VCR. 

This piece is going to be such a hit in the nostalgia for my readers who grew up in the time of DVDs. For any younger readers, this is going to make me sound like the oldest human being alive. 

As someone who still remembers VHS tapes being phased out, I was skeptical of DVDs. 

Yes, I’ve always been distrustful of technological advances, even as a child. I blame it on Terminator 2. 

I digress. 

However, with the arrival of DVDs came something magical: the DVD menu. 

From the TV guide-inspired menu of Wayne’s World to the interactive special features of the Shreks, there was so much to see and explore. 

Video source: Nostalgivault 

I still think about lying awake at night, when KP thought I was sleeping, going through each and every element.

I remember waking up in the middle of the night to the sound of the menu for The Rocky Horror Picture Show on multiple occasions.

And, honestly, there was nothing more comforting than falling asleep to the glow of a TV while some silly sounds and music played. 

That’s why it makes me so sad that physical media is being phased out at Best Buy stores. 

There are generations that will never get to experience the games and special features we did. They’ll never know what it’s like to play with a clamshell VHS case or the excitement of ripping open the plastic of a DVD. 

Video source: Jack B 

As someone who has lived through countless unprecedented events, I know there are so many bad things that happened when I was growing up and are continuing into my adulthood. 

But, DVD menus aren’t one of them. 

Okay, fine. 

I’ve already waxed poetically about Hot Topic, so I’ll leave it here — lest I become Rory in the episode of Gilmore Girls where she’s commended for a piece that compares a parking lot being repaved to the fact that everyone and everything will become obsolete. 

I guess the biggest takeaway here is to share the joy of physical media with the youths, when you can. 

Make new memories, too, obviously, but don’t be afraid to pass on some of the cool things we grew up with. 

I think you can skip Furby, though.

Hello, Movie Mavens! Welcome back to the B Movies Blog. Today, we’re popping film adaptations of books into the ol’ VCR. 

Friends, I know Elliott is known as our resident bookworm, and she’s more than earned the title. 

Sure, I’ve been devouring the Indian Lake trilogy, and I read a different Stephen King book every October, but I’m not the voracious reader El is. 

However, I think I’ve made it clear that movies are my jam. And, that includes film adaptations of books. 

Before we get started, I need all of you to know that I had to reign myself in. 

There are hundreds, if not thousands, of film adaptations of books, so I limited myself to 12 for a couple of reasons. 

First and foremost, I’m going with all of the adaptations that immediately popped into my head. 

Secondly, I went through big Hunger Games and Twilight phases as a teenager, but, as an adult, they’re not my faves. 

Lastly, yes, I know Salem’s Lot is a miniseries. In my defense, it’s directed by Tobe Hooper, and I always watch both parts; it deserves its spot on this list. 

ALRIGHTY, that should be everything. Without further ado, here are 12 of my favorite film adaptations of books: 

• The Great Gatsby
• Pet Sematary
• Salem’s Lot 
• Practical Magic 
• Gone Girl 
• To Kill A Mockingbird 
• Silence of the Lambs 
• The Social Network 
• Jackie Brown 
• American Psycho 
• Crazy Rich Asians 
• Killers of the Flower Moon 

P.S. Be sure to keep your eyes peeled on our Instagram for the next book in the B Movies Book Club 👀

Hello, Movie Mavens! Welcome back to the B Movies Blog. Today, we’re popping pro-life horror content into the ol’ VCR. 

Friends, you may have been noticing a particular trend in horror lately. Movies like Immaculate and The First Omen are reviving the Antichrist subgenre. 

But, it’s not just about The Antichrist, is it?

A common theme throughout these films is that the “vessels” for The Antichrist…often don’t have a choice. 

They’re forced to give birth, against their will, usually by those in power. 

Does any of this sound familiar?

You may be familiar with some of the reviews for Immaculate (my favorite of the two) that their marketing team used to promote the film. For example: 

I’m not a traditionally religious individual, but I don’t think the sacrilegious aspects of this movie are the problem. I think they’re saying the quiet part out loud. 

These movies are pro-choice. THAT’S the real issue a particular group of individuals are taking with these films. 

The bad guys are portrayed as anti-abortion. Our lead heroines have their right to choose ripped out from under them. That’s what they’re really mad about. 

These movies are shedding light on politics because that’s what horror has always done, right? Horror exists to provide social commentary, and, right now, those of us with uteruses are having our reproductive rights stripped away. 

That’s the focal point of these films. Two people are forced to give birth, against their will, and against their consent. 

The bad guys are the ones making them give birth, claiming it’s for the “greater good.” These movies are so impactful because they mirror what’s going on in our society. 

Sure, we’re not being forced to birth The Antichrist, but people are quickly losing the right to choose whether or not to give birth. And at the center of it all? Religion. 

That’s why I can’t recommend Immaculate and The First Omen enough. If horror isn’t your speed, try movies like Unpregnant and Obvious Child. Watch content that is pro-choice whenever you can. 

Make sure you’re registered to vote and go vote. 

Support organizations that offer abortion care. 

Educate yourself. 

The power of Christ compels you.

Hello, Movie Mavens! Welcome back to the B Movies Blog. Today, we’re popping one of the best ideas I’ve ever had into the ol’ VCR. 

I recently wrote a piece where I paired movies with each level of Hell. 

It’s one of my favorite things I’ve ever done, but there’s one ring I couldn’t let go. 

That’s right, friends. We’re pairing each level of the Inferno with a song from the HSM franchise. 

I’ll give that a second to sink in. 

I’ll be totally honest. This is one of my favorite ideas I’ve ever come up with. 

The way I CACKLED pairing these songs in this piece and the movies in the last piece. 

If this and my first Bo Burnham piece prove to be my legacy, I’m totally fine with it. 

I said this in the other piece, but please know that I’m not here to make fun of anyone’s beliefs. 

Unless you’re a hateful jerk who doesn’t believe that Black Lives Matter, Trans Rights are Human Rights, Drag Isn’t Dangerous, thinks books should be banned, wants to hurt the LGBTQIA+ community, etc… 

In that case, I honestly don’t care what you believe because it isn’t right. 

I digress. 

I spent Easter Sunday morning (I swear) pairing HSM songs with the nine levels of Hell. And, honestly, I had a blast. 

Without further ado, I give you a HSM musical song to represent each of the nine levels of Hell that would even have Virgil tapping his toes: 

Circle 1: Limbo as “What Time Is It”

Limbo is similar to being stuck in Ms. Darbus’s (Alyson Reed) class. There is no concept of time. Summer never comes. Jason (Ryne Sanborn) continues to ask Ms. Darbus about her life, keeping the HSM crew stuck in her classroom for eternity. However, there’s AC and a VHS copy of Remember the Titans, so it’s not all bad. 

Circle 2: Lust as “Start of Something New” 

Troy (Zac Efron)  and Gabriella (Vanessa Hudgens) meet on a cruise ship, and it’s teenage love at first sight. However, this first duet would prove to be their downfall. They each want a new life outside, but, alas, they’re teenagers and forced to stay in the same box until college where they learn the importance of being a multi-faceted adult. And, you know, that they’re both probably queer. 

Circle 3: Gluttony as “I Want It All” 

I feel like this one speaks for itself. If you sing an entire song about wanting everything, you can go ahead and pack your pink Prada tote for Circle 3, Sharpay (Ashley Tisdale). 

Circle 4: Greed as “Fabulous” 

Sharpay, Sharpay, Sharpay. Did you really need the turkey imported from Maine? Or the towels imported from Turkey? Or a waterproof piano? I hope all of these material possessions were worth it because you can’t be a Maxxinista in Hell; they only have a single Bealls. 

Circle 5: Anger as “Scream” 

Troy, we understand you were upset, but ripping down comically large posters of yourself during a scream-singing number won’t solve anything. Not to mention that we didn’t forget about aggressively punching the ground in “Bet On It.” 

Circle 6: Heresy as “Breaking Free” 

Apparently, the “H” in “HSM” stands for “Heretics.” Kids, there was a very specific belief system established in “Stick to the Status Quo,” but you went against the very ideology high school is founded on. Enjoy every day being mystery-meat day in the cafeteria and the smell of moldy carpets mixed with Bath & Body Works sprays for the duration of your afterlife. 

Circle 7: Violence as “Bet On It” 

We told you we didn’t forget your little hissy fit, Troy. Punching the defenseless grass because you chose success over your friends? Also, don’t even try to blame it all on your CGI reflection. He actually started an anti-fracking group and regularly donates to Planned Parenthood. 

Circle 8: Fraud as “I Don’t Dance” 

Chad (Corbin Bleu), the next time you sing an entire song claiming you don’t do something…you probably shouldn’t spend the entire three and a half minutes doing that thing. Ryan (Lucas Grabeel)  may have been the serpent in the garden, but you bit the apple. 

Circle 9: Treachery as “You Are The Music In Me (Sharpay’s Version)” 

Troy, we understand that Sharpay can give you everything you want. The best collegiate basketball programs. Money. A waterproof piano. But, you betrayed Gabriella to the point that she called her mom to pick her up in their minivan. If you thought Gabriella’s stage fright was bad, try being perpetually frozen in a block of ice for your transgressions.

Hello, Movie Mavens! Welcome back to the B Movies Blog. Today, we’re popping Discovery Kids into the ol’ VCR. 

Friends, I want to take you back to a magical time. The year? 2002. 

A 10-year-old Baillee was carefree (well, not exactly, but more so). 

She sat down to see what new channels were available with her family’s new-fangled cable box. 

And lo and behold, she discovered something incredible: Discovery Kids. 

Okay, so I can’t tell you the EXACT time I started watching Discovery Kids, but it was an integral part of my childhood along with The N and other lineups. 

Discovery Kids wasn’t as heavy a hitter as The N, and it didn’t boast as many offerings as bigger networks, but there was something special about it. 

Discovery Kids fit perfectly within the zeitgeist because it checked all of the boxes for a memorable lineup: 

• A supernatural teen show 
• Shows for the girls and gays 
• Battle of the Sexes reality TV 
• Educational cartoons disguised under weird premises 

They even had Sara Paxton, which calls for a bonus point. 

Video source: BB’s Dolls & TV Archive

If you aren’t familiar with Discovery Kids, here’s a really quick primer: 

Discovery Kids originally started on NBC as their version of One Saturday Morning all the way back in 2002. Over a four-year period, Discovery Kids would continue to expand its programming to around 15 shows throughout its tenure. 

Most of these shows lasted for two to three years, with an unfortunate number only lasting for a season or year. 

Discovery Kids only lasted as a programming block for around three years before their contract was severed with NBC. 

I personally don’t ever remember watching it on NBC but rather its own channel. I couldn’t find a lot about the dedicated channel, but here we are. 

Video source: RebelToonz

While I’ve mentioned that Discovery Kids had 15-ish shows during its time, there are six big shows that live rent free in my head: 

• Tutenstein 
• Darcy’s Wild Life 
• The Saddle Club 
• Kenny the Shark 
• Trading Spaces: Boys vs. Girls
• Strange Days at Blake Holsey High 

In all sincerity, the theme songs to Kenny the Shark and Darcy’s Wild Life STILL pop into my head occasionally. 

It still makes me giggle to think that Noah Reid, aka Patrick Brewer, was a lead on Strange Days at Blake Holsey High. 

I will still admit that the only time I considered being a horse girl was when watching The Saddle Club. 

It’s so funny how these little shows plant themselves in our memories and take us back to a simpler time. 

It’s like they sit there and wait for us to think about them, so they can still give us comfort. 

And yes, I am saying that a cartoon about a resurrected mummy is making me misty-eyed, thank you.

Video source: Tutenstein – Official Channel

I digress. 

Discovery Kids didn’t have the longest tenure, but it definitely had a long-lasting impact on this here pop culture writer. 

You can find clips and episodes around the internet, but as I’ve said before, it’s not the same. 

However, it’s nice to know that whenever I want to take a walk on the wild side, my old friends are there waiting for me.