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It’s easy to assume the man seen in the red light during the explosions at the end of “This Land”—likely Governor Donald Washberg—is the culprit. It’s *so* obvious, though, that he’s probably not. Even if he isn’t the one who committed the crime, Donald is so unlikeable that it’s hard to imagine anyone could be worse. So, while he may not be the killer, he’s definitely the villain. Because of this, the show isn’t really about Lee solving the mystery; it’s about the relationships he builds and loses. Last week it was Betty Jo, before that Francis and Ray, and this week we meet Wendell, Lee’s oldest friend, who barely tolerates him.

Okay, so I’m so excited to see who’s competing for that $100,000 on *Bachelor Mansion Takeover*! It’s a really fun group – they’ve brought back some familiar faces alongside some new ones, with a good mix of ages. They even included a couple of past *Bachelor* leads and, naturally, a few people who really know how to stir things up! Here’s a rundown of everyone and which season of *The Bachelor* they were originally on.

The animated series *Eyes of Wakanda* from Marvel Studios has made history by featuring the first female Iron Fist in the Marvel Cinematic Universe – hundreds of years before the character most people know as Iron Fist. In the third episode, Jona Xiao voices Jorani, a powerful warrior from ancient China who earns the Iron Fist title and faces off against Basha, a Wakandan fighter, in a conflict over a valuable artifact.

Once everyone gathered, Whitney shared that she’d planned the day hoping to lift their spirits, as she hadn’t been feeling like herself recently. She also revealed she’d invited a psychic from New York named Terrence, which understandably worried Mary, who believes psychics can be conduits for evil. However, Mary joked that anyone on the show could be possessed, really.

At MIPCOM, Mattel’s head of franchise development, Brenner, discussed several upcoming movie and TV projects, starting with the impressive visuals she saw while visiting the set of the new *Masters of the Universe* film (as reported by The Hollywood Reporter).

Similar to John Dutton in *Yellowstone*, Tommy Norris constantly faces danger while working to protect his land. He also struggles to balance his work with the challenges facing his family. The cast of *Landman* includes Tommy’s wife, Angela (Ali Larter), his daughter, Ainsley (Michelle Randolph), his son, Cooper (Jacob Lofland), and Cooper’s girlfriend, Ariana (Paulina Chavez). In Season 2, the relationship between Ariana and Tommy will explore a key theme also present in *Yellowstone*.

I’m a big fan of classic murder mysteries, and I’ve enjoyed how Rian Johnson’s previous films have put a fresh spin on the genre. However, part of what makes these mysteries so appealing are the familiar tropes. That’s why I’m excited to hear that his new film, *Wake Up Dead Man*, will be both darker and more of a traditional whodunit than his previous work. In a recent interview with Deadline, Johnson explained…

Combining unsettling archival footage from the 1970s with the deeply personal story of his daughter, Kerri Rawson, *My Father, The BTK Killer* provides a disturbing look at the life of Dennis Rader – a man who appeared to be a normal father and community leader, but secretly murdered at least fifteen people. Unlike other sensationalized true crime stories like *The Ed Gein Story*, this documentary offers a unique and insightful exploration into the psychology of one of America’s most infamous serial killers.

Although *Y: Marshals* won’t be released until 2025, the new *Yellowstone* series is still on track to premiere in early 2026. To build excitement, Entertainment Tonight just released a first look at the spinoff. Check it out!

Just a heads-up: I’m about to discuss major plot points from the movie *28 Years Later*. I highly recommend watching it first, but if you don’t mind spoilers and are curious why this film really affected me as a parent, go ahead and read on!