Josh Stoddard

Josh Stoddard’s filmography is honestly all over the place in the best way. You got The Shannara Chronicles back in 2016, which—let’s be real—was a wild mix of elves, demons, and that classic post-apocalyptic fantasy chaos. People either loved the camp or found it kind of out-there, but, hey, it sure wasn’t boring. Fast forward to 2023 and you land at Kaleidoscope, which does that whole “let’s mess with narrative structure” thing. It’s basically a puzzle box of a show, and Stoddard just dives headfirst into the twisty vibes. Who doesn’t love a show that lets you jump around in the timeline like you’re picking episodes out of a hat? Then there’s Your Friends & Neighbors (2025), and, honestly, this one’s got people talking. It leans way harder into character drama—lots of messy relationships, questionable decisions, and that “everyone’s got secrets” energy. It's the kind of project that doesn’t just flirt with moral gray areas, it basically moves in and redecorates. Stoddard switches gears between genres like he’s got whiplash, and somehow it works. There’s a thread of unpredictable, slightly off-kilter storytelling that’s kind of his thing. Not everything lands perfectly—who nails it every time?—but you can’t accuse him of playing it safe. Whether it’s swords and monsters or weirdly compelling human trainwrecks, his projects keep you guessing, which, honestly, is half the fun.