Throughout the second season of Hulu’s post-apocalyptic series, fans have debated the true nature of Alex – is Alex a person, or a machine? The season finale revealed the answer: Alex isn’t human, and has been secretly located in a different underground bunker all along, ultimately posing a threat to the world rather than a savior.
The popular HBO series Euphoria is back after a break, and the latest trailer suggests things aren’t easy for Rue. It looks like each character is now dealing with the consequences of their past actions.
The concept is universally agreeable – it aims to avoid upsetting anyone – but it’s surprisingly uncommon to see it actually happen. Often, those most in need receive empty promises rather than real support, at least in many nations. In his film, Brazilian director Gabriel Mascaro explores a world where a person’s worth is measured solely by their ability to work, highlighting how deeply corrupted society has become.
It used to be that comedy fans might watch a few stand-up specials each year. Now, with so many options on streaming services – everything from established stars to up-and-coming performers – it’s much harder to find the good ones. Since relying on algorithms isn’t always the best approach, we’re here to help. We recommend the specials that are truly worth watching – the ones that are excellent, unique, or push the boundaries, even if they don’t always succeed perfectly. Occasionally, we’ll also discuss specials that have noticeable problems, especially if those issues raise interesting points about comedy itself. Whether you want to watch a few specials a year or many more, we aim to highlight the best of the bunch and separate the truly worthwhile from the rest.
Season two doesn’t exactly deliver satisfying answers. While we get a few, they aren’t particularly thrilling – the biggest reveal might just be that there are two Arby’s in the bunker! Instead of providing concrete answers, the season largely focuses on setting up the story for season three. We do learn what Alex (or A.L.3.X) actually is. The episode flashes back nine years, showing how Link (who, by the way, is actually named Dylan, but I’ll keep calling him Link for clarity) first met Henry Miller at Caltech. While Henry lectures on complex topics like quantum-error correction, Link gets frustrated with the theoretical discussions and wants to build something. Henry initially dismisses the teenage Link, but Link then presents a fully functional, AI-controlled quantum computer he built himself. Henry immediately cancels class – this technology is groundbreaking! Even though terms like “optical tweezers” are a bit overwhelming, two of the computer’s capabilities stand out: it learns from previous attempts and can predict future failures in a matter of microseconds.
It’s not a good day for Sydney Sweeney, at least when it comes to a potential biopic about Kim Novak. Rumors have been circulating that Sweeney was cast to play the Vertigo star in a film directed by her Euphoria co-star, Colman Domingo, with David Jonsson reportedly playing Sammy Davis Jr. However, Novak herself has … Read more
Hulu has added the animated film Paws of Fury: The Legend of Hank to its streaming options as the month comes to a close. The movie follows a dog who trains to become a samurai to protect a village of cats. Interestingly, it was first developed under the title Blazing Samurai before being renamed Paws of Fury: The Legend of Hank.
Just before the new trailer drops, Entertainment Weekly shared some fresh images from Supergirl. Along with new glimpses of Jason Momoa as Lobo and Matthias Schoenaerts as the leader of the Brigans, Krem of the Yellow Hills, we get our best look yet at David Krumholtz (known for his role in Oppenheimer) playing Zor-El, who is Kara’s father and Clark Kent/Superman’s uncle. You can see the photos below.
Next month, Paramount+ will add the classic film Saving Private Ryan to its streaming library. It’s one of several great movies joining the service in April, alongside titles like Catch Me If You Can, Gangs of New York, Once Upon a Time in the West, and Terminator 2: Judgment Day. If you’re looking for a free option, Saving Private Ryan will also be available to stream on Tubi in April.
Star Trek: Starfleet Academy follows the journey of the graduating class of 3196. The story begins in 3192 and focuses on the first group of Starfleet cadets to train on Earth – specifically in San Francisco – after the devastating event known as The Burn, which occurred over a century earlier. The academy features skilled instructors like Chancellor Ake, along with familiar faces such as The Doctor (played by Robert Picardo) and Commander Jett Reno (Tig Notaro).