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Science fiction often blends with other genres, leading to compelling movies that feel realistic despite being set in post-apocalyptic worlds, retro-futuristic landscapes, or involving supernatural elements. These films often deliver dark and captivating stories, featuring tough, relatable characters we find ourselves supporting. They represent some of the most frightening, disturbing, and impactful science fiction movies of late.

The final season of Stranger Things is here, finally revealing the Duffer Brothers’ plans for Vecna, Eleven, the Upside Down, and the rest of the story. However, viewers haven’t reacted as the creators hoped. While critics gave season 5 an 82% rating on Rotten Tomatoes, the audience score is surprisingly low at just 52%.

Last weekend on Netflix, viewers were hooked on several shows. Running Point season 2 quickly became the most popular title in the U.S., while Unchosen topped charts worldwide for several days after its debut. Fans also enjoyed Stranger Things: Tales From ’85, a brand-new spin-off series of the hit show Stranger Things. Other popular choices in April included season 2 of Beef, boasting a particularly impressive cast, and the new comedy reality series, Funny AF with Kevin Hart.

Like all good TV shows, Bosch has come to an end. Bosch: Legacy wasn’t renewed after three seasons, and while Titus Welliver has continued his role in the Ballard spin-off, his time playing Harry Bosch is largely finished. After eight seasons across both Bosch and Bosch: Legacy, this career-defining role for Welliver is wrapping up, leaving him to search for his next big part.

The newest Star Wars show on Disney+ has introduced a character who could perfectly fill the role previously held by Ahsoka Tano. Originally appearing in the 2008 Star Wars: The Clone Wars movie as a backstory addition, Ahsoka Tano has become a central figure in the Star Wars universe. She’s been a memorable part of several popular shows, including Star Wars: The Clone Wars, Star Wars Rebels, The Mandalorian, and her own live-action series, Ahsoka.

The preview for Directive 8020 shows two crew members trying to escape a dangerous situation. The story focuses on their fight for survival when they realize one of them is infected by a parasite that can change its shape. The overall feel and setting are heavily inspired by the Alien and The Thing movies, which was evident in the preview we watched.