10 Best Short-Run Netflix Shows for a Quick Binge

Catching up on shows like Ozark, Stranger Things, or Orange is the New Black can take a while because they have so many episodes. However, Netflix also has some fantastic shows that are quick and easy to watch, with only a few episodes each.

Red Dead Redemption’s Surprising Origins Are Blowing Fan’s Minds

Fans of Red Dead Redemption have rediscovered that the very first Red Dead game wasn’t made solely by Rockstar. It was actually published in partnership with Capcom! This collaboration happened because Capcom was impressed with the Nintendo 64 port of Resident Evil 2 and decided to work more closely with the team that would later become Rockstar and create Red Dead.

‘Reacher’ Creator Cites Spy Thriller ‘The Day of the Jackal’ as Inspiration

Interestingly, the character Jack Reacher might not exist if not for a 1971 novel by Frederick Forsyth. Like Lee Child’s debut, The Killing Floor, Forsyth’s first book was an instant hit when released and was even made into a movie before becoming part of a series. Child, an avid reader, was so impressed by Forsyth’s work that it ultimately inspired him to create Jack Reacher.

Prime Video’s The Bluff Revives the Pirate Genre

Released on February 25th, The Bluff immediately became a hit, reaching the top of streaming charts worldwide. While critics had a mixed response – giving it a 68% rating on Rotten Tomatoes – the film has clearly captured the public’s imagination. Its success is noteworthy for the film industry, demonstrating that pirate-themed movies still appeal to viewers even though Hollywood has largely stopped making them.