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The atmosphere shifts dramatically. During sex, Emma hits Charlie with excessive force, then angrily accuses him of being preoccupied with a secret she’s hiding. She even threatens him with a kitchen knife. Charlie is left completely shaken and distraught. A wedding photographer, played by Zoë Winters from Materialists, observes their unraveling, noting they don’t seem to know each other anymore. The couple’s problems stem from a terrible thing Emma has done – something truly awful.

A truly unpleasant new character has entered the scene in the third episode of A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms, titled “The Squire.” As Dunk and his young squire, Egg, prepare for the tournament at Ashford, they encounter the powerful Targaryen family: Prince Baelor, the future king, his brother Prince Maekor, and their nephew, Prince Aerion—known as Brightflame—who is portrayed by Finn Bennett, known for his role in True Detective: Night Country. Aerion quickly establishes himself as a cruel and formidable presence.

The choice of D’Amaro as CEO wasn’t a surprise. For months, he and Dana Walden, co-chair of Disney Entertainment, were leading candidates, with many believing D’Amaro was the frontrunner. His long career with Disney and the significant role theme parks play in the company’s success were key factors in the board’s decision. While he lacked experience in TV and film production – something both previous CEOs, Bob Iger and Michael Eisner, had – his other strengths proved decisive. Disney is also appointing Walden as president and chief creative officer, likely to bolster the company’s creative leadership.

Last week was full of drama: Lucy and Pippa had a confrontation with Chris, Stephen introduced a new girlfriend, Pippa and Diana were unfaithful to Wrigley, Stephen harassed Diana, Evan mistreated women, and Lucy and Alex seemed to thrive on Lucy’s insecurities. This week, they’re repeating all the same behaviors, but with a goth Valentine’s Day theme – everyone’s wearing black eyeliner and drawing teardrops on their faces. It’s so unsettling that I immediately wondered if someone had been murdered, and Pippa voiced the same thought – wondering if the actions meant someone was killed in prison! It was a strangely synchronized thought.

Detective thrillers are a popular genre, but because audiences have seen so many, they’re familiar with common plot devices like mysterious women, misleading clues, and objects everyone is searching for. This often means viewers can guess the ending or feel like they know what’s coming. From classics like The Maltese Falcon to darker films like Seven, many stories follow a predictable path. However, some films successfully avoid these clichés, offering genuinely surprising and original narratives. These films might play with the story’s format, create unexpected motivations for characters, or even blend in humor. Ultimately, these unique detective stories still deliver exciting thrills, but in a fresh and unconventional way.

You can now watch Robin Hood on HBO Max. The film, directed by Ridley Scott and starring Russell Crowe, was added to the streaming service on February 1st. While Robin Hood and Gladiator both feature Russell Crowe as a heroic warrior fighting against a corrupt leader, they are surprisingly different stories – especially considering one takes place in England!

It felt like we were finally seeing the real Rishi, a side of him that had been hidden for a long time. It was fascinating to play a scene where all the usual distractions faded away, revealing a more vulnerable and instinctive character. He wasn’t focused on winning, but simply on getting through it – just trying to survive.

The upcoming animated series Maul: Shadow Lord will feature two Inquisitor characters, and one of them is receiving a new title. The Inquisitor previously known as the Eleventh Brother will now be referred to by a different name, according to a recent announcement from Funko Pop!

Josh Gad, who voices Olaf in the Frozen movies, shared a post on Instagram hinting at Frozen 3. He’s pictured holding an Olaf toy and showing three fingers, alongside Frozen director Jenn Lee and producers Trent Correy and Christina Chen. They’re standing in front of sketches of Olaf. Gad’s caption said, “3rd time is always the charm,” with a snowman emoji and the hashtag “#frozen3,” suggesting work has begun on a third Frozen film.

The yacht is setting sail from Canouan, a private Caribbean island reachable only by private plane. Jason starts the season by having a drink with his department heads to prepare for the charter guests. While I’m sad to see Tzarina, the quirky but kind crew member, go, I was excited to see Chef Ben return—he’s a Below Deck veteran! He took six years off to focus on his personal life, including a costly wedding that ultimately didn’t happen. Now, he’s eager to rediscover his confidence in the yacht’s kitchen. This is complicated for returning sous-chef Alesia. Ben’s experience is a plus, but while Tzarina was a people-pleaser, Ben doesn’t care much about what others think. He’s direct and a bit harsh, and he manages to make Alesia cry during her first shift.