The latest anime rankings are out, and it’s no surprise that the most emotionally impactful shows topped the list. Violet Evergarden, which first aired in 2018 and is based on a popular light novel series from 2015, took first place. But it wasn’t the only popular anime to make the rankings.
The series 11.22.63, created by Bridget Carpenter and executive produced by J.J. Abrams, is currently a hit on Netflix. As of January 26th, it’s ranked at number 7 on the platform, a rise of two positions from its previous spot, according to data from FlixPatrol.
Every great consulting detective needs a police counterpart – someone to frustrate them and, eventually, become a friend. Think of Sherlock Holmes and Inspector Lestrade, or Bundle and Superintendent Battle in Agatha Christie’s Seven Dials. Mark Gatiss, the creator of the new series Bookish, has said he drew inspiration from both Arthur Conan Doyle and Christie, so it’s fitting that this dynamic appears in his latest work as well.
Both Twin Peaks and Seinfeld were incredibly innovative, essentially changing the rules for television shows that followed. For decades, the industry had relied on familiar formats, but these shows made them feel outdated. Twin Peaks sparked a new interest in high-quality, cinematic dramas, while Seinfeld cleverly exposed the weaknesses of traditional multi-camera sitcoms.
During a recent interview with ComicBookMovie, the showrunner for the upcoming Disney+ series Wonder Man, Andrew Guest, explained that the show was almost cancelled due to the 2023 Hollywood strikes by writers and actors. Filming was paused, and while Marvel and Disney eventually decided to continue production in early 2024, the team had to work hard to convince the studio to let them finish the series.
The second season of Landman just finished airing and was a big success for Paramount+, breaking previous viewership records. The show centers on Tommy Norris and his struggles in the competitive West Texas oil industry, where he faces off against both everyday people and wealthy rivals. The cast includes notable actors like Thornton, Ali Larter, Sam Elliott, Michelle Randolph, Demi Moore, and Jon Hamm.
Jenna Ortega recently starred in the 2025 horror comedy Death of a Unicorn. She plays Ridley, the teenage daughter of lawyer Elliot Kintner (Paul Rudd). Elliot’s boss invites them to his family’s estate, but on the way, they accidentally hit a unicorn with their car. They bring the unicorn’s body to the estate, which attracts the attention of its very angry mother.
If your marriage is already falling apart, like the one between Joe and Angela, and you and your partner haven’t been intimate for a long time – perhaps a year or more – even the idea of sex can feel unsettling. It might feel like a cruel joke, or even be the thing that finally ends the relationship.
Prime Video has a huge library of older movies and shows, and they’re also creating their own original content. With so many options, it can be hard to pick something to watch. Luckily, there are a few standout films on Prime Video that are definitely worth checking out first.
In a recent interview with Deadline, the actor shared that he became surprisingly skilled at pickpocketing while preparing for the role. He even started to believe he could actually do it in public! This confidence came after studying the 1964 book Whiz Mob by David W. Maurer, which details the language and techniques of pickpockets, and receiving lessons from Apollo Robbins, a professional pickpocket and performance artist, who taught him the fundamentals. The actor admitted, “I’d be on the subway and really tempted,” prompting the film’s director, Noah Segan, to add: