As a sci-fi fan, I’ve noticed Netflix has been a little cautious with the genre lately. While Apple TV+ is really pushing boundaries and becoming a go-to for amazing sci-fi, Netflix has mostly played it safe. Don’t get me wrong, shows like 3 Body Problem are fantastic, but they’ve been the exception, not the rule. It feels like Netflix hasn’t been taking many big risks with sci-fi, which is a bit disappointing.
Being the first American Pope, Pope Leo is likely to receive gifts celebrating sports. Just last week, Chicago Bulls announcer Chuck Swirsky presented him with a personalized Bulls jersey while visiting the Vatican. Pope Leo, as a spiritual leader, shows affection for everyone and that includes their favorite sports teams.
The show Sherlock initially received high praise, particularly for the performances of Benedict Cumberbatch as Holmes and Martin Freeman as Watson. However, many viewers felt the series began to decline with its third season, and the fourth and final season was widely considered its weakest.
Alan Ritchson is nearing the end of filming for Season 4 of Reacher. In a recent interview with Collider, he discussed the making of the new season and what fans can expect. He also shared his honest thoughts and worries about bringing another of Lee Child’s novels to the screen, explaining that he felt a bit nervous starting Season 4.
The anime world has been shaken recently by changes at Hulu, a popular streaming home for anime for the past ten years. As Hulu prepares to merge with Disney+, it removed many favorite anime shows in August. This worried fans, given Disney’s past handling of anime content. However, Disney+ recently surprised everyone by releasing the animated adaptation of a project created with manga artist Yana Toboso, offering a hopeful sign for the future.
The Scottish landscape is set to host a variety of celebrities, including dancers, comedians, musicians, and reality stars like Mark Ballas from Dancing with the Stars, Maura Higgins who hosts Love Island USA Aftersun, and chef Kristen Kish from Top Chef. The popular, Emmy-winning show has become a huge hit, with past contestant Gabby Windey even suggesting a new award category – and sparking a lot of excitement among hat enthusiasts! You can catch season four of Traitors on Peacock starting January 8th, if you’re brave enough.
The series sparked strong reactions from many viewers, leaving them feeling uncomfortable and shocked – which seems to have been the creators’ goal. Following the success of Beastars, Paru Itagaki’s latest work, Sanda, is also gaining attention. Like Beastars, it’s unique within its genre, effectively combining thoughtful social observations with exciting action. However, Itagaki’s newest project, Taika’s Reason, might be her most daring yet, and its controversial themes could draw criticism.
Naruto’s personal growth closely followed the rise in popularity of the Naruto series. He began as a struggling, seemingly unskilled child, but ultimately played a key role in the Fourth Great Ninja War and helped build a new ninja world free from the endless cycle of hatred that Nagato foresaw. However, despite how inspiring Naruto’s story is, it also contains some significant contradictions.
Before Now You See Me: Now You Don’t came out, I kept wondering if Mark Ruffalo would be in it as Dylan. Although he wasn’t officially announced as part of the cast and didn’t do any interviews for the movie, I was hoping for a surprise appearance. And I got one! The Avengers star had a quick cameo at the very end, which led me to ask Jesse Eisenberg and Isla Fisher about it.
Although reviews from critics are mixed to positive, audiences seem to really like the new version of The Running Man. As of now, Rotten Tomatoes shows an 80% audience score based on over 250 verified reviews, compared to a 64% score from critics. If these numbers hold, the 2025 film will be a significant step up from the 1987 original, which received a 59% critical score and a 61% audience score.