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Stephen King often creates unusual and enigmatic characters in his books, and their importance to the story or the protagonist isn’t always immediately clear. A good example of this is the Yellow Card Man, portrayed by Kevin J. O’Connor in the 2016 Hulu miniseries 11.22.63.

While miniseries are popular, some full-season TV shows are equally captivating. These shows build a strong, consistent world where each episode adds something meaningful to the larger story. Even episodes that tackle difficult or complex subjects feel essential and well-crafted, never feeling like filler.

The first trailer for the X-Men’s appearance in Avengers: Doomsday is now available, and fans are especially excited about Cyclops’ costume. It’s the classic yellow and blue suit from the 1990s and X-Men: The Animated Series, rather than the more modern black leather or colorful jumpsuits often seen in superhero films. Interestingly, comic book writer Chris Claremont once said that bright, spandex costumes look great in comics, but would be awkward on real people. While that might have been true in 2000, audiences have become much more accustomed to seeing characters’ iconic looks faithfully recreated in live-action over the past 25 years of superhero movies and TV shows.

The Pokémon Company is well-known for its video games, but a significant portion of its income actually comes from selling merchandise. They often make these products themselves, though they occasionally partner with brands like Uniqlo for special items. Because of its size and success, The Pokémon Company has the resources to handle most of its production in-house.

Both the book and the TV series delved into the complicated relationship between Ilya and his brother, Alexei (called Andrei in the books). From the beginning, a strong rivalry was established, and it became so intense that viewers wondered what had caused the brothers to grow apart.

I went into watching this episode with pretty low expectations, honestly – I didn’t want to be let down. But wow, “Severance” really delivered! It’s up there with Season 37’s amazing “Treehouse of Horror” segment that brilliantly parodied Late Night with the Devil, and it’s easily one of the best pop culture references The Simpsons has done in a while. (I’m not sure how it landed with people who aren’t familiar with Macrodats, though.) Seriously, make sure you catch all the A+ references throughout the episode. Just a heads-up: spoiler warning if you haven’t seen it yet on Fox or through your Hulu or Disney+ subscription!