The new characters introduced recently have made a big impact in different ways. Some immediately grabbed attention with their striking designs, while others were introduced more subtly, meant to develop over time. This mix shows how the MCU is successfully combining classic ideas with modern, complex takes. Regardless of whether they’re heroes, villains, or somewhere in between, these characters are memorable and leave a lasting impression on viewers.
According to FlixPatrol, the popular 2015 science fiction film The Martian is now performing well on Paramount+. It entered the charts on January 3rd, landing in fifth place. Other recent additions to the charts included The Da Vinci Code starring Tom Hanks, while the romantic comedy Regretting You currently holds the top spot.
This episode was genuinely unsettling, exploring fear through a self-contained virtual world that didn’t require any prior knowledge of the series. Voyager often aimed to be accessible to new viewers, allowing them to start watching at any point, and “The Thaw” really leaned into that idea. Both the visuals and the overall mood of this episode were different from what you’d normally see on the show, creating a uniquely surreal and frightening experience, and the fact that it didn’t rely on past storylines added to that effect.
Dubai courts, in a performance more absurd than a pantomime, have handed down a verdict so theatrical it could make Shakespeare weep. In January 2026, judges declared war on a woman accused of pilfering $1 million in cryptocurrency, sentencing her to jail, deportation, and a slap on the wrist for daring to exist in the digital realm. The case, they claimed, “tightened enforcement of crypto crimes” – a phrase that sounds suspiciously like a bureaucratic incantation.
The finale of Stranger Things was one of the most talked-about TV endings in recent memory. Before the last episode aired, fans were full of predictions, especially wondering which characters wouldn’t survive. Now that we know how things turned out, it’s interesting to consider what the Duffer Brothers – the show’s creators – recently shared with TopMob about how they planned the ending.
Over four seasons, the show has consistently demonstrated how difficult it is to keep the peace in a city where the prison system is the main driver of the economy. The main character, Mike (played by Jeremy Renner), is always negotiating to prevent conflict between inmates and guards. This often leads to intense and sometimes shockingly violent moments, with one episode being particularly disturbing and hard to watch.
By season 5 of The Walking Dead, Rick Grimes and his group were incredibly fortunate to avoid becoming dinner when the seemingly safe community of Terminus revealed itself to be a haven for cannibals. The group reached its lowest point, struggling to find enough food to survive while battling walkers in the ruined world.
Mike Flanagan, known for creating original horror series, is breaking his own rule by making a limited series based on Stephen King’s Carrie. He generally avoids retelling stories, but he decided to make an exception for this classic, which has already been adapted into several movies and a stage play since it was first published in 1974.
New research introduces a method for optimizing language model behavior by carefully managing the inherent trade-offs between being both harmless and helpful.
In May 2025, Lilly fell and hit her face on a rock, causing injuries. She later shared on Instagram in January 2026 that the fall caused brain damage, affecting how well her brain functions. Lilly stated she’s now concentrating on a challenging recovery process. You can find her complete statement and a related video below.