Chuck Norris: Man, Meme, and Conflicted Immortality

In The Hollywood Reporter, Steven Zeitchik points out that Chuck Norris’s influence feels impossible to ignore, noting he both inspired creativity and promoted a tough, traditionally masculine image. From his action movies to the memes inspired by his nine seasons on Walker, Texas Ranger, Norris’s legacy is complicated. It’s uncomfortable to consider, but his persona contributed to the development of figures like Andrew Tate. Following his death, reactions have ranged from praise to criticism, often getting lost in political debates and overlooking what initially made Norris famous.

All 4 Seasons of the Best ‘90s Sci-Fi Show You Forgot About Is Leaving Tubi

The animated series Men in Black, which originally aired from 1997 to 2001, is leaving the Tubi streaming service. The show follows Agents J, K, and L as they work for a secret government organization dealing with aliens and protecting Earth, continuing the story after the first Men in Black movie. Despite running for four seasons and 53 episodes, it’s been hard to find – only the first season was ever released on DVD, and it only recently became available to stream on Tubi in April 2025. Now, less than a year later, it’s being removed, though the exact date hasn’t been announced.

CBS’ Classic Action TV Show With Over 200 Episodes Becomes a Streaming Hit, 33 Years Later

The television series Walker, Texas Ranger featured Chuck Norris as Cordell Walker, a Texas Ranger who relied on his martial arts skills to fight crime with his partner, James Trivette (played by Clarence Gilyard Jr.). The show ran from 1993 to 2001, showcasing the duo solving cases across Texas. While the series feels a bit old-fashioned now, it’s recently gained renewed interest following Chuck Norris’s death, likely due to viewers feeling nostalgic for the show.