Beloved shows like Hercules remain popular and hold up well over time, but many fantasy series are eventually forgotten. If you’re looking for a show that sparks a nostalgic “Oh, I remember that!” feeling and is still just as enjoyable as you recall, there are several whose magic continues to captivate.
Inspired by the manga created by Hiromu Arakawa – the artist behind a very popular anime – Daemons of the Shadow Realm was naturally expected to be compared to a true classic. Initially, it seemed unlikely to meet such high expectations, but that’s starting to change.
Back in 1988, DJ Jazzy Jeff & the Fresh Prince released their second album, He’s the DJ, I’m the Rapper, and it quickly became popular, largely due to the iconic song “Parents Just Don’t Understand.” Their next big hit, “A Nightmare on My Street,” told the story of a scary encounter Will Smith had with a frightening enemy he described as “burnt up like a weenie” and nicknamed “Fred.” Will Smith’s character survives, but Jazzy Jeff isn’t so fortunate. Despite its success – peaking at #15 on the Billboard Hot 100 – the song nearly derailed their careers.
A common criticism of recent horror movies is that they rely too heavily on remakes and cheap scares. The 2000s were especially filled with remakes of popular 80s films – like Friday the 13th and Prom Night – but these new versions rarely lived up to the originals.
But this streamer isn’t just working on one project. Prime Video also bought the rights to the anime The Ghost in the Shell, which was created by Science SARU, back in February. This new, highly anticipated cyberpunk series follows Major Motoko Kusanagi, a cyborg, and is part of the larger Ghost in the Shell franchise originally based on a manga by Masamune Shirow.
While Bones wasn’t the first crime show to emphasize forensic science, a similar series actually debuted much earlier. The BBC launched Silent Witness in the UK nine years before Bones even aired, featuring a team of scientists and pathologists. Silent Witness first appeared in 1996 and is still popular today, with new episodes coming soon to the US.
According to FlixPatrol, Saving Private Ryan is currently the 7th most popular movie on Tubi in the US. Its popularity has surged recently, with many people either revisiting the classic war film or watching it for the first time now that it’s available to stream for free. Originally released on July 24, 1998, the film is known for revolutionizing the war movie genre.
Another Uncharted game would be fantastic. It could revive the popular series from Naughty Dog, especially since The Last of Us doesn’t seem to be continuing anytime soon – at least not with the promised third game. Beyond a potentially great story, Uncharted 5 would be especially appreciated if it included a game mode that was notably missing from The Last of Us Part 2.
For a while, Person of Interest looked like a typical crime show, and that’s how it attracted so many viewers. But beneath the action, it was actually a remarkably insightful science fiction series about artificial intelligence, the dangers of unchecked power, the value of data, and the trade-offs we make for security. If you haven’t watched it, now’s the time. And if you have, it deserves another viewing.
The 1990s were a fantastic decade for Steven Spielberg, bringing us some of his most beloved and frequently quoted films. He started the decade with 1991’s Hook, a reimagining of the classic Peter Pan story, starring the late Robin Williams as Peter Banning, who rediscovers his inner child. The film features an incredible cast including Dustin Hoffman as Captain Hook, Julia Roberts as Tinker Bell, and Maggie Smith as Wendy Darling. Even Phil Collins makes an appearance! Hook is a particularly strong memory for those who grew up in the ’90s, as many Millennials watched Robin Williams throughout their childhoods. While it’s easy to view the film through a nostalgic lens – and nostalgia is popular right now – Hook still holds up remarkably well, even though Spielberg himself isn’t its biggest fan. It’s especially notable for one quote that remains powerfully resonant today – arguably Spielberg’s most memorable line, even 35 years later.