Minority Mindset

It’s notable that Jimmy Kimmel has become a late-night staple, especially since he still presents himself as an ordinary guy. Despite his connections to people like Bryan Cranston’s daughter and Ben Affleck, he remains particularly skilled at expressing genuine anger and disappointment with the state of politics. Kimmel’s recent monologue about Renee Nicole Good perfectly demonstrated this – he genuinely seemed moved by the news, and that emotional connection resonated with viewers. In 2026, late-night TV often serves this purpose: making people feel less alone in their frustrations. Here’s a look at other late-night hosts who offered that comfort during the first week of the new year.

Historian Roel Konijnendijk, appearing on Insider’s ‘How Real Is It?’ series, praised the accuracy of the gladiator battles in the upcoming film Gladiator II, starring Paul Mescal and Denzel Washington. He was particularly impressed with the attention to detail, noting that ships used in a naval battle scene were based on authentic ancient Roman designs. Konijnendijk added that the filmmakers cleverly combined elements from different historical periods, showing they had thoroughly researched what these ships would have looked like.

Marvel just released a new 50-second trailer for its upcoming series, Wonder Man, which will be available on Disney+ starting January 27th. The show follows Simon Williams, an actor trying to make it big in Hollywood. He desperately wants to star in a remake of “Wonder Man” and will do anything – even pretend to have an agent – to land the part. With a little help from Ben Kingsley’s character, Trevor Slattery (famous for playing a false Mandarin), Simon seems to be getting closer to his goal. However, he’s keeping a major secret: he actually has real superpowers, and the new trailer shows them starting to emerge in dramatic fashion.

As a TV critic, I’m telling you, this year is shaping up to be HUGE. We’re getting fresh seasons of shows everyone loves – I’m talking The Pitt, Ted Lasso, even Game of Thrones and For All Mankind. Plus, there’s a wave of new superhero content, some really promising adaptations of beloved books, and a ton of original stories to keep us glued to our screens. Honestly, that’s just scratching the surface of what’s coming!