Kim Renfro
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Netflix has a TV-show problem
Netflix is killing its most interesting shows in their infancy, and it could be the streaming giant's downfall. → Read More
Here's why your iPhone doesn't always show the accept and decline buttons when receiving calls
Often the only option is "slide to answer" — leaving someone trying to avoid a call no choice but to watch their iPhone ring until voicemail picks up. → Read More
A second 'Game of Thrones' prequel show is reportedly close to production — here's what you need to know
According to a new reported leak, HBO may be developing a "Game of Thrones" prequel series set around the legendary Doom of Valyria and the origins of House Targaryen. Reported to be titled "Empire of Ashes," the details included in the leak paint an intriguing picture. → Read More
Everything you need to know about the wild 'Westworld' season 2 finale revelations
The second season finale of HBO's "Westworld" unleashed a surprising truth about Dolores and Charlotte. Here INSIDER breaks down all the biggest revelations and what it means for the coming third season. → Read More
Here's what that bemusing Stubbs scene from the 'Westworld season 2 finale really means
On the season two finale of HBO's "Westworld," Stubbs and Charlotte Hale had a mystifying conversation. Here INSIDER breaks down exactly what this means about his host or human status. → Read More
'Westworld' star helps explains the mind-bending season 2 finale post-credits scene you might have missed
On the final scene of "Westworld" season two, which appears after the credits roll, William and Emily have an important conversation — but what's really going on? Are they hosts? Is this real? INSIDER explains all you need to know with the help of Katja Herbers (Emily). → Read More
'Westworld' star reveals what the post-credits scene could mean for the future of their character
Katja Herbers, who plays Emily on HBO's "Westworld," spoke with INSIDER about the season two finale, the surprising post-credits scene, and why it made her momentarily question everything about William and Emily's relationship. → Read More
'Westworld' star on the traumatic turn of events with William and why it likely disproves a favorite fan theory
Katja Herbers stars as William's daughter Emily on the second season of "Westworld." Sunday's episode, "Vanishing Point," revealed a dark turn of events for her character, and Herbers tells INSIDER that this moment might be the best evidence against the popular "William is a host" fan theory. → Read More
'Westworld' star Sela Ward reveals the biggest challenge of getting 'thrown in the middle of a storm' this season
Veteran actress Sela Ward joined the "Westworld" cast to play an older version of Juliet on the night the character died by suicide. INSIDER spoke with Ward about the challenges of the role, working with Ed Harris, and why editors are the unsung heroes of Hollywood. → Read More
The 20 most popular TV shows right now
From "Game of Thrones" to "13 Reasons Why," "Westworld" and several CW series, see which shows on television have the highest demand over the last few months. → Read More
Sophie Turner got a second 'Game of Thrones' tattoo and it honors House Stark
"Game of Thrones" star Sophie Turner (Sansa Stark) now has two tattoos honoring her time on the show. Turner's latest says "the pack survives" (a Ned Stark quote) underneath the direwolf sigil for House Stark. → Read More
People are petitioning Netflix to keep Anthony Bourdain's TV show 'Parts Unknown' available
Anthony Bourdain's food and travel series for CNN, "Parts Unknown," is only available to watch on Netflix until June 16. But people are petitioning the streaming service to extend the contract so people can watch the show in the wake of Bourdain's death. → Read More
The best 'Game of Thrones' cosplay from this year's annual Con of Thrones
Con of Thrones 2018 in Dallas, Texas, brought "Game of Thrones" fans from around the world into one amazing weekend. From dozens of Daenerys Targaryens and Jon Snows to creative golden harpys and a hilarious take on the Wall, INSIDER was on hand to spot the best of the best cosplayers. → Read More
9 details you might have missed on the latest episode of 'Westworld'
From the return of a familiar face to the complex introduction of the Cradle, HBO's "Westworld" powered on in its second season with a mind-bending episode called "Phase Space." → Read More
'Game of Thrones' star Joe Dempsie said he already filmed his final scene of the series — and things got emotional
Speaking with INSIDER at Con of Thrones, Joe Dempsie says he's wrapped filming on HBO's "Game of Thrones" eighth and final season and things got emotional. "I'm fine until I see someone else trying not to cry, at which point I'm done," Dempsie said. → Read More
'Game of Thrones' star Hannah Murray teases new character meet ups for the final season
Hannah Murray stars as Gilly on HBO's "Game of Thrones." At Con of Thrones, Murray told INSIDER she had an "amazing" time filming season eight scenes with new actors: "I got to work with some people I hadn't had the chance to work with before." → Read More
'Westworld' surprises fans with a major revelation about Ford's plan for the robot revolution
HBO's "Westworld" episode "Phase Space" confirmed a big fan theory about Dr. Robert Ford (Anthony Hopkins) though not in the way some fans expected. → Read More
'Game of Thrones' fans finally have the answer to a mysterious leaked set photo that sent the internet into a frenzy
Sibel Kekilli starred as Shae on HBO's "Game of Thrones," but her character was killed off on the fourth season. So why did she turn up in costume on the set of season six? Kekilli revealed at Con of Thrones that it was all a big prank planned by co-creators David Benioff and D.B. Weiss. → Read More
Everything you need to know about the wildest William theory this season on 'Westworld'
One of the biggest unanswered questions so far on HBO's "Westworld" season two lies in the control unit for a human-host hybrid which Ford had Bernard create. Whose conscious mind was digitally printed onto that little red pearl? One theory is that it's a host-human hybrid of William. → Read More
'Westworld' star Thandie Newton explains the potential for Maeve’s newfound 'witch powers'
Thandie Newton tells INSIDER about Maeve's new "witch powers" revealed on the fifth episode of season two, "Akane No Mai," as Maeve explored Shogun World for the first time. → Read More