Peter Jackson’s Lord of the Rings trilogy features many memorable lines. While some quotes come directly from Tolkien’s books, they’ve often been adapted – shortened, given new context, or spoken by different characters. The most famous quote, from the first film, The Fellowship of the Ring, remains unmatched in the fantasy genre even after 25 years.
That hasn’t happened. “My phone number is the same. She knows it,” Manuel said while speaking with Entertainment Tonight after the docuseries aired. “I haven’t gotten a phone call, but I don’t think I will get that phone call, to be honest with you. And I’m not expecting it.” The last time Manuel spoke to Banks was in 2017, according to People. “If I never spoke to Tyra again in this lifetime, I’m okay with that,” Manuel added to Entertainment Tonight. When asked if he missed his friendship with Banks, he was blunt: “I don’t.”
Katie Leung is aware of how fans of Bridgerton are reacting to her character, Lady Araminta Gun – Sophie Baek’s stepmother and the main villain in season four. She’s seen the comments comparing her to a Disney villain, but she doesn’t quite see it that way.
With plenty of action and suspense, The Night Agent consistently features high stakes and deadly consequences, and season 3 is no different. The Netflix series centers on a complex international conspiracy, meaning someone is always trying to hide something. Combined with the Night Agents’ ability to eliminate threats, the show quickly becomes gripping and intense.
Despite a controversial start and a drop in viewership, the series initially found success on streaming platforms. It’s common for Star Trek shows to take time building an audience – The Original Series was canceled due to low ratings, and The Animated Series only came about after a fan protest. Unfortunately, streaming services make it harder for people to stumble upon new shows. Adding to the challenge, some dedicated Star Trek fans are quick to criticize, searching for inconsistencies with established lore. However, Starfleet Academy‘s inclusion of life-support belts from The Animated Series demonstrates that the show doesn’t disregard Star Trek‘s history – it builds upon it and moves the franchise forward.
Looking for something new to watch this weekend? Ebaster has picked the top 5 series for a binge, including a crime thriller on Prime Video, a true crime series from HBO, a popular dramedy on Paramount+, a trending reality documentary on Netflix, and an action-packed fantasy epic from HBO Max.
Though sometimes deliberately paced, House of the Dragon has used that time to create a complex and interesting journey for the character Rhaenyra. She’s a remarkably developed character – dedicated to her responsibilities, but hesitant to inflict pain. Similar to Daenerys Targaryen in Game of Thrones, though, Rhaenyra might struggle with a desire for revenge as the story unfolds.
Despite many doubts, Netflix’s live-action version of One Piece launched to great success. By assembling a dedicated team, collaborating with the original creator, and remaining faithful to the source material, the show proved everyone wrong and became a remarkably good adaptation of the anime – and a strong TV series overall.
We know we’ll see updated versions of classic characters like Black Cat, Sandman, Robbie Robertson, and Silvermane. The Spider-Noir trailer also suggests appearances by villains such as Molten Man and Man-Spider. Plus, there are likely to be a few unexpected surprises!
The Chunin Exams arc in Naruto redefined what viewers anticipated from extended action anime. It’s brilliantly paced, expertly building tension before delivering exciting climaxes. What truly sets it apart is how it uses a tournament as a tool for a larger, more dangerous story. By the time the competition begins, the focus shifts from simply winning to surviving a plot that transforms a festive event into a disaster. Even today, the Chunin Exams remain a landmark moment in the evolution of tournament arcs in shonen anime.