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As a critic, I’ve been following Ramón Rodríguez’s performance as Will Trent, and it’s clear his character’s personal life is just as important as the crimes he solves. For a long time, the show really centered around his complicated history with Angie, a childhood friend who became a recurring romantic interest. But the recent marriage of Seth on season 4 feels like a turning point – that particular storyline seems to be wrapped up, at least for the time being. It’s a smart move, allowing the show to explore new facets of Will’s life.

It took Steven Spielberg a surprisingly long time to create a truly impactful war film. Though he’d made comedies like 1941 in the 1970s, and audiences had loved his movies for over ten years before Empire of the Sun, it always seemed inevitable he’d tackle the difficult subject of war. This fascination stems from his father, a WWII veteran, who frequently shared stories of his experiences fighting in Burma with young Spielberg. Surrounded by veterans through his father and his friends, Spielberg grew up immersed in war stories. But what sets his initial foray into the genre apart?

Ryland Grace, a science teacher played by Ryan Gosling, finds himself on a spaceship, far from Earth, with no memory of his past. As his memories return, he discovers he’s on a critical mission: to figure out why the sun is fading and find a way to save Earth. He’ll need all his scientific skills and creative thinking, but he might not have to face this challenge alone thanks to a surprising new friend.