Minority Mindset

Even though the Hulu show has received harsh criticism, Glenn Close doesn’t believe it’s due to the Kardashians’ abilities. She points out that the family themselves would admit not everyone is a fan, and that they have a strong public image. Close also feels critics judged the show too quickly, only watching the initial episodes. She thinks the first three episodes were the weakest and created a difficult first impression, but believes the entire nine-episode series ultimately comes together. While the show has mainly sparked a dedicated online fandom after five episodes, viewers are still tuning in to see how it unfolds.

Despite the controversial finale of Game of Thrones, George R.R. Martin’s world continues to be incredibly profitable for HBO. Game of Thrones is still considered a landmark and highly impactful television series, and the prequel House of the Dragon successfully revived the franchise, earning praise and even enhancing the overall narrative.

As a huge Star Trek fan, I’ve been following Alex Kurtzman’s work with the franchise since J.J. Abrams’ 2009 film. He’s been a really central figure ever since, and his production company, Secret Hideout (founded in 2014), has been behind every Star Trek show starting with Discovery. I was reading on TrekCentral that their deal with Paramount is up in 2026, and people are wondering if it will be renewed. If not, it could mean a big shift in direction for the upcoming Star Trek movie – though honestly, things were already heading towards some changes anyway.

The cast of Firefly included Morena Baccarin, known for her roles in Gotham and Sherlock Country, as the character Inara Serra. Baccarin played Inara with a calm wisdom and elegance, but she wasn’t the first choice for the part. Before filming began in 2002, a well-known actress from the 1990s was originally cast as the companion.