There are tons of fantastic manga series out there, covering all kinds of genres. And with over half of 2026 still to come, plenty of new series have the chance to become popular with manga readers around the world.
It was incredible acting alongside a tree. After researching plant and tree intelligence for this film, my perspective completely changed. I used to see plants and trees as just that – plants and trees. Now, I view them as almost living, conscious beings. That shift dramatically altered my connection to them. Filming scenes alone in nature felt incredibly peaceful and calming, not lonely at all. I felt a strong connection to the natural world and a heightened sense of awareness. Being completely immersed in nature, with just me and the tree, created a feeling of deeper understanding.
The Reacher TV show stays pretty true to the original books, which is great news for fans and means there’s plenty of material for future seasons. Unlike shows like The Night Agent that eventually ran out of books to adapt, there are currently 30 Jack Reacher novels and a collection of short stories available. With Lee Child’s brother, Andrew Child, now continuing the book series, the show could potentially keep going as long as the books are written. However, the showrunners should focus on adapting those existing novels first.
According to Variety, the new HBO comedy series Rooster has become the network’s most-watched comedy debut in fifteen years, averaging 6.5 million viewers for its first season.
Courtney A. Kemp, the creator of the hit show Power, is a major force in crime television. She not only created Power – which grew into a hugely popular franchise on Starz – but also shaped its direction. While producer Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson contributed to the show’s realism, the core concept – a drug dealer and club owner trying to escape his life of crime – was Kemp’s idea. She brings that same focus on complex, morally ambiguous men to her new series, Nemesis, co-created with her partner, Tani Marole. This time, the story centers on both a police officer, Isaiah Stiles (Matthew Law), and a criminal, Coltrane Wilder (Y’lan Noel). What’s particularly refreshing about Nemesis, which premieres all eight episodes today on Netflix, is that it avoids common streaming pitfalls. The plot doesn’t drag on unnecessarily or feel like a prolonged setup for future seasons. Kemp’s experience running Power and previously producing The Good Wife is evident – Nemesis is a well-crafted show with clear beginnings and endings, a good pace, and a compelling story. It’s deeply rooted in the culture of Black Los Angeles, feeling authentic and lived-in, blending the style of a nighttime soap opera with the intensity of a 1990s thriller. And for fans of The Wire, the show features six actors from that acclaimed series, including Domenick Lombardozzi and Chris Bauer – what more could you ask for?
A recent report in Entertainment Weekly indicates that HBO’s upcoming Lanterns series is planned to span multiple seasons.
Ashley Park, Alexandra Daddario, and Nora Kirkpatrick discuss the making of their film, Couple’s Weekend, highlighting the honest and sometimes chaotic relationships it portrays. They share how the movie blends humor with genuine emotional moments, exploring everything from deeply personal confessions to the complex dynamics between characters. Nora Kirkpatrick describes writing the film’s most impactful … Read more
A major difference between the first season of ‘Off Campus’ and Elle Kennedy’s original books is that the show quickly establishes a romantic connection between Allie Hayes and Dean Di Laurentis. The series, which stars Ella Bright as Hannah Wells and Belmont Cameli as Garrett Graham, is based on Kennedy’s ‘The Deal,’ the first in her new adult sports romance series. However, Allie and Dean’s relationship doesn’t happen until the third book, ‘The Score.’
Each weekend, Xbox Game Pass members get to try out new games that aren’t usually included in the standard Game Pass library. These are full games, not just trial versions, but access is only available for a limited time. The newest selection of free weekend games was recently announced on the official Xbox Wire blog, detailing which games are available and when players can enjoy them.
Jon Bernthal returned as The Punisher in a new Marvel special,