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Sometimes, adaptations of Batman have strayed from the source material, resulting in interesting but not always successful takes on the characters. When it comes to villains, Batman boasts one of the most iconic collections in comics – characters like the Joker, Harley Quinn, and Bane are now arguably more famous globally than many of DC’s heroes.

With so much anime available, it’s easy to overlook some great shows. Sometimes series don’t get much attention before they start airing, and they end up being missed by fans. Whether it’s continuing shows or brand new ones, it’s worth looking beyond the most popular titles to discover something new.

On the Robservations with Rob Liefeld podcast, Robert Kirkman shared his thoughts on how the comic book industries in the East and West differ. He explained that while Marvel and DC are large, they can be restrictive in scope. Kirkman believes that any growing interest in comics ultimately benefits Image Comics. He pointed out that fans who enjoy manga and then explore American comics often gravitate towards Image, as it offers a similar variety of genres – including horror, science fiction, action, and romance – all combined in one place.

Everyone was excited for the return of Matlock in the 2025-2026 season, and for good reason. The creative team, led by Jennie Snyder Urman, built a compelling second season that continued the Wellbrexa storyline while also developing the characters more fully. By the end of season two, Madeline and Olympia had a much stronger bond, and the satisfaction of seeing Senior and his accomplices finally arrested for the Wellbrexa case. These developments set the stage for future seasons of the show.

Lionsgate has announced a new version of The Blair Witch Project, to be directed by Dylan Clark. The original creators – Eduardo Sánchez, Daniel Myrick, and Gregg Hale – will be involved as executive producers. Notably, Joshua Leonard and Michael C. Williams, who both appeared in the first movie, will also be part of the cast.

The latest episode of The Boys season 5, episode 5, advanced the plot while also featuring a fun reunion with Jared Padalecki, best known for his role in Supernatural. Padalecki played Mr. Marathon, a speedster who was part of The Seven before A-Train. Notably, Supernatural was co-created by Eric Kripke, who also runs The Boys, and featured Jensen Ackles alongside Padalecki. The episode was packed with references and Easter eggs for fans of Supernatural.

The new season of Scrubs premieres on ABC in February and will also be available on Hulu. It starts with a big shift: JD (Zach Braff) is now the Chief of Medicine at Sacred Heart, a role he wasn’t quite expecting. Luckily, he’s joined by familiar faces Turk (Donald Faison) and Elliot (Sarah Chalke), who are now experienced doctors mentoring a new generation.

If you remember season two of Supernatural, it really cemented the show’s popularity with its dramatic storylines and gave us one of its most iconic quotes. The season began with the episode “In My Time of Dying,” where Dean faced his own death as a spirit. While his body was in a coma, Dean watched the world around him as a reaper named Tessa tried to guide him to the afterlife. Their disagreement about destiny – Tessa’s belief that everything is predetermined – led Dean to share some incredibly powerful advice.

Paramount faces a deadline to complete the deal, as they’ll be charged 25 cents per share each quarter by Warner Bros. Discovery if it’s not finalized by September 30th. If the deal falls through completely, Paramount would have to pay Warner Bros. a hefty $7 billion termination fee. To understand the potential obstacles that could delay or even stop the deal, Vulture consulted Alvaro Bedoya, a former Federal Trade Commissioner, and Corey Martin, head of entertainment finance at Granderson Des Rochers, LLP.