According to FlixPatrol, as of February 1st, 2026, The Last of Us is the third most popular show on HBO Max globally. It’s doing particularly well in the United States, where it’s currently ranked fourth, and averages a position of 3.9 across more than 35 countries. The show’s recent increase in popularity is likely connected to a guest star who appeared in multiple episodes of the second season.
The crime series Elsbeth stands out by showing how the detective solves cases, rather than who committed the crime. Often, viewers learn who the criminal is early in the episode, and the fun comes from watching Elsbeth piece everything together. The show also features well-known guest stars, and the second season premiered to a strong audience of almost 10 million viewers in its first week.
Kurt Sutter, known for creating the popular show Sons of Anarchy, was also the driving force behind The Abandons, acting as creator, showrunner, and executive producer. However, Deadline reported in October 2024 – just three weeks before filming was set to finish – that Sutter had left the project, reportedly because of disagreements about the show’s direction. Although all episodes of the first season were released on December 4, 2025, Netflix canceled the series on January 21, 2026.
Starring Liam Neeson, The Grey tells the story of John Ottway, a security chief at an Alaskan oil facility, who is grieving the loss of his wife. After a plane crash leaves him and his colleagues stranded in the frozen wilderness, they must fight to survive both the brutal elements and a relentless pack of wolves whose hunting grounds they’ve invaded. The film is based on Ian MacKenzie Jeffers’ novel Ghost Walker, which Jeffers also co-wrote for the screen.
Even though James Gunn isn’t directing the movie, his influence is already strongly felt. The perfect casting of Jason Momoa as Lobo is a great example of his understanding of what fans want – it’s a pairing people have been requesting for years.
There’s been uncertainty about the future of Lucasfilm’s Lando series, but recent news confirms it’s still in development. This could also signal a fresh direction for how Star Wars stories are told in upcoming projects.
The Gundam Base World Tour 2026 is coming to Vancouver, bringing a taste of Japan’s popular Gundam hobby shops to Canada! Fans can look forward to a huge selection of Gunpla models, including exclusive kits and figures. Though it’s a temporary event, Canadian fans will get to enjoy the experience for nearly a month.
Getting back home turns out to be a bigger challenge than expected for the characters, but they meet wonderful friends who keep the story lively and engaging. The beautiful animation, intriguing mystery, and creative plots combine to make this a truly exceptional fantasy series. And at just ten short episodes, it’s perfect for watching all at once.
The film Excalibur is celebrated for its intense battle scenes, beautiful visuals, and powerful music featuring works by Richard Wagner and Carl Orff. It also helped launch the careers of now-famous British and Irish actors like Ciarán Hinds, Patrick Stewart, Gabriel Byrne, and Liam Neeson. Neeson played a small but striking role as the daring Sir Gawain, a knight in King Arthur’s court (played by Nigel Terry).
Burt Lancaster Jr. also built a career in film, starting with small roles in television shows like The Big Valley and Moses the Lawgiver. He later had a more significant part in his father’s neo-noir film, The Midnight Man. However, he’s ultimately more recognized for his work as a screenwriter than as an actor.