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Kirk (Paul Wesley) and Scotty (Martin Quinn) in Star Trek Strange New Worlds
Strange New Worlds Sets Up Another Member Of Kirk’s Classic Star Trek Enterprise Crew

Paul Wesley's Lt. James T. Kirk meets another member of his future Enterprise crew in Star Trek: Strange New Worlds season 3.

Jennifer Nettles as Maryanne in The Bondsman
The Bondsman Season 1 Ending Explained: What Happens To Maryanne & How It Sets Up Season 2

The Bondsman season 1 ends with a massive cliffhanger that not only concludes it on a dark note but also perfectly paves the way for an epic season 2.

Kevin Costner as John Dutton in Yellowstone
Yellowstone Didn't Revive The Western Genre On TV, It Killed It Completely

While Yellowstone has undoubtedly been a cultural juggernaut that deserves its due, crowning Taylor Sheridan as king of the TV Western is incorrect.

Keanu Reeves in front of a red background as John Wick
John Wick's New Animated Prequel Never Would've Worked In Live-Action

John Wick has confirmed development of a new animated prequel movie — and it's a good thing it's animated, because it wouldn't work in live-action.

Alan Ritchson surrendering as Jack Reacher in Reacher
This Jack Reacher Kill From Season 3's Finale Was The Exact Opposite Of Something He Did In Season 2

Reacher's always finding new ways to kill those who oppose him in combat situations, but the season 3 finale included a very familiar technique.

Alan Tudyk as Harry Vanderspeigle in Resident Alien
I'm Convinced Resident Alien Already Showed Us Harry's Real Wife In Season 1

Harry's late wife has been mentioned in Resident Alien but never directly shown, but that doesn't necessarily mean we don't know what she looked like.

Brigham Young & Wild Bill Hickman in American Primeval
Netflix's Upcoming Western Show Is Exciting, But It's Not The American Primeval Replacement I'm Still Waiting For

Netflix has a new Western series set to premiere in April 2025, and though it looks solid, it won’t scratch the itch left by American Primeval.

Zahn McClarnon as Joe Leaphorn in Dark Winds S3
I Really Hope Dark Winds Season 3's Best Character Returns For Season 4, But It Doesn't Look Good According To The Books

A supporting character in Dark Winds has quietly become the best one in season 3, adding a new dimension that needs to return for season 4.

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Sonic The Hedgehog 3's Ending Will Become A Problem If Jim Carrey Doesn't Return For Sonic 4

It's unclear if Jim Carrey will return for Sonic the Hedgehog 4, which creates a canon problem from the games because of the third movie's ending.

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Elphaba (Cynthia Erivo) and Glinda (Ariana Grande) looking up in Wicked
Wicked's New Prequel Totally Changes One Character From The Original Story & Complicates The Franchise Further

Elphie: A Wicked Childhood strives to square Gregory Maguire’s original book with the adaptations, and one character undergoes a perplexing shift.

Cynthia Erivo as Elphaba and Ariana Grande as Glinda looking awed on the train in Wicked
"You're The Only Friend I Ever Had": Glinda's Response To Elphaba's Sad Wicked 2 Reveal Teases The End Of The First Movie's Best Aspect

This line from the Wicked: For Good reveal teaser at CinemaCon 2025 is saddening, but Glinda's response is revealing of a major tone shift.

Janelle James' Ava grins while wearing a headset mike in Abbott Elementary season 4
Ava's Big Twist Was Predictable, But I Am Shocked At How Abbott Elementary Season 4 Did It

I always knew where Principal Ava's story was heading in Abbott Elementary season 4, but how episode 20 got there genuinely took me by surprise.

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Outlander Season 8 Can't Fumble It's Chance To Make A Tragic Book Death Far Less Confusing

Diana Gabaldon made a particular Outlander book moment mysterious and unclear, but the TV show will have to reveal precisely what actually happened.

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Teen Shauna looking mad and adult Melissa looking serious in Yellowjackets season 3
Hilary Swank’s Yellowjackets Character Finally Brings Back One Of Shauna’s Worst Villain Stories That's Been Ignored

Yellowjackets season 3 has largely forgotten about one of Shauna’s villainous actions, but Hilary Swank’s character finally brings it up again.

Stephen King sitting in front of his novels
If You Call Yourself A Stephen King Fan, You've Read These 5 Books Of His, Right?

If you want to call yourself a true Stephen King fan, even a Constant Reader, a handful of his lesser-known books should be on your to-be-read pile.

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Zora from Jurassic World Rebirth is next to a raptor.
Jurassic World Rebirth Is The First Jurassic Park Movie I’ve Truly Felt Excited About Since Jurassic Park 3 For One Big Reason

As a lifelong fan of the Jurassic Park franchise, Jurassic World Rebirth is finally bringing back the excitement I haven't felt since Jurassic Park 3.

Willie in Screamboat with credits behind him
Screamboat's Post-Credits Tease Explained & What It Sets Up

Screamboat includes a special tease in the post-credits that helps set up the future of the new franchise and its horror version of Steamboat Willie.

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Screamboat Ending Explained: What Happens To Willie & Who Survives

Screamboat's brutal ending allows a handful of characters to escape the chaos but also sets up a potential return for Willie and a newfound friend.

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Why A Minecraft Movie's Reviews Are So Mixed

A Minecraft Movie hits theaters this week, and the Rotten Tomatoes score of 53% suggests an array of opinions from critics. Here's what they say.

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FX's Dying For Sex Show Cast & Character Guide

The FX miniseries Dying for Sex is both emotionally devastating and cleverly hilarious - a combination only a talented cast could pull off.

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