Science fiction films often end on a hopeful note, offering a bright spot even within a bleak story. Movies like The Martian, Interstellar, Wall-E, and Avatar all conclude with a sense of optimism. However, many sci-fi films take a much darker turn, and their grim predictions about the future feel increasingly relevant—some are even coming true. These films powerfully depict a future where humanity has damaged the world beyond repair.
Many people now think of when they hear the name , but the comic book character actually came about over ten years earlier. Created in 1993 by Steve Englehart and Rick Hoberg, Night Man debuted during a high point for comic books. Major companies like Marvel and DC were consistently selling well, and new, independent publishers like Image, Dark Horse, and Valiant were also gaining popularity. Night Man was part of a larger interconnected story called the “Ultraverse,” and he was the only character chosen for a television adaptation. Unfortunately, the show’s design stayed very close to the original comic book appearance. As a syndicated series, it had a much smaller budget than shows on major networks, which only made the show’s existing problems with its story and writing even more noticeable. While the show does have a dedicated fanbase, viewers really had to overlook its flaws to enjoy it, especially when compared to today’s superhero shows.
I recently saw Materialists, the new film by Celine Song, which came out in June 2025. It’s a really interesting story, and here’s a little bit about what it’s about…
Even if a TV show is considered overrated, it’s not necessarily bad. Popularity and how well a show is received play a big role in judging its quality, and everything on this list did well in those areas. An overrated show just emphasizes its strengths, sometimes masking its flaws, which can lead people to call it a masterpiece despite its imperfections.
The recent episode of My Hero Academia saw a huge shift in Midoriya’s fight with Shigaraki. Knowing he was outmatched, Midoriya unleashed the individual powers within One For All against Shigaraki, but at the cost of losing those powers himself. Episode 7 of My Hero Academia Season 8 promises to be a critical moment in the final battle, and fans won’t want to skip it.
Even though the show has found some success, many fans of The Office haven’t given The Paper a chance. A lot of viewers saw it as an attempt to recreate the magic of the original, leading to the question: “Why watch The Paper when I can just rewatch The Office?” This doubt was enough to discourage some fans from watching altogether.
Now that Disney owns 20th Century Studios—and has successfully built interconnected universes with Marvel and Star Wars—it’s likely they’ll establish an official storyline for the Alien and Predator franchises. The 2025 film Predator: Killer of Killers already included elements from the Alien series, hinting that both take place in the same universe. Plus, there are new Alien projects in the works, including Alien: Earth and a follow-up to 2024’s Alien: Romulus.
It’s difficult to picture The Big Bang Theory with any other title. A different name would have meant a completely different theme song, likely not by the Barenaked Ladies. According to Bill Prady, one of the show’s creators, as revealed in Jessica Radloff’s book “The Big Bang Theory: The Definitive, Inside Story of the Epic Hit Series” (reported by TVLine), they considered a different original title – and thankfully, they decided against it.
Discotek Media has released the complete Kamen Rider Amazon series on Blu-ray, and it’s now available from retailers like Amazon, Crunchyroll Store, and MediaOCD. This set includes all 24 episodes in Japanese with newly translated English subtitles, plus a wealth of bonus content for fans. You’ll find vintage promotional material, a classic commercial for the series’ belt, and a gallery of photos and artwork. The release also features several new interviews, including separate conversations with actor Toru Okazaki (who played Amazon/Daisuke Yamamoto) and Yoji Matsuda (who played Masahiko). There’s even a joint interview with both actors, and a new essay about the series written by voice actor Mike Dent.
The city’s new prison warden, Nina Hobbs, is presenting a real challenge to Mike. Her approach is surprisingly simple: she’s strictly enforcing the rules. Mike can no longer drop in whenever he feels like it, and now needs to schedule appointments to meet with her. It’s a completely new idea for the prison – running things like a regular, organized office.