Inspiration

TV & Streaming

All American is about high school football star Spencer James, inspired by the real Spencer Paysinger, a former NFL linebacker. The series follows his move from South Los Angele...

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psychology & media

Norman Bates is a fictional character, yet he is frequently asked about in real-world terms: who is Norman Bates based on? This evergreen explainer answers directly by examining...

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culture

American Psycho centers on Patrick Bateman, a wealthy Manhattan investment banker who leads a double life as a serial killer. The character was not drawn from a single real pers...

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