According to data from FlixPatrol, NCIS is currently more popular than Marshals, the newest show in the Yellowstone universe. Marshals is the fourth most-watched series on Paramount+ in the US and will finish its first season on May 24th. NCIS is in second place, two spots ahead.
Okay, so director Kyle Balda, who you probably know from the Minions movies, has done something really interesting with The Sheep Detectives. He’s moved away from fully computer-generated animation and blended it with live-action – it’s roughly half and half. The sheep themselves are animated, but they feel surprisingly real, both in how they look and how they act. They’ve actually given these fluffy investigators some genuine emotional weight, which is a nice surprise. Here’s the buzz – or should I say, the bleating – from other critics about the film.
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Crypto payments are now being handled by AI agents, which is just the universe’s way of saying, “We’re all just trying to pay for our coffee in a world that’s gone mad.”
Tennessee Republicans have erased the state’s last Black majority congressional district, splitting Memphis into three GOP-leaning seats.
This whole thing started back in February when the FCC Chairman, Carr, announced he was looking into The View because they interviewed James Talarico, a candidate running for Senate in Texas. He argued that The View isn’t a real news show, so they should have given Talarico’s opponents, like Jasmine Crockett, the same opportunity to be interviewed. Now, ABC is saying the FCC is violating the First Amendment by trying to force them to follow this “equal time” rule. They’re worried this could set a dangerous precedent and stifle free speech, not just for The View, but for everyone. What’s really frustrating is that he didn’t seem to have a problem with interviews leaning the other way – like when Texas Republicans were on The Glenn Beck Program. It feels like he’s singling out The View unfairly.
Everyone’s talking about two popular series on Paramount+ this week, plus an exciting crime drama that’s almost at the end of its current season. If you’re looking for something shorter to watch over the weekend, check out original series like Coldwater and Girl Taken, or other shows by Sheridan such as Tulsa King and Mayor of Kingstown. However, only a few Paramount+ shows are truly global hits right now, and these three are leading the way.
I remember being blown away by Clint Eastwood when I first saw him as the Man With No Name back in ’64. He really revitalized the Western, and that mysterious, incredibly skilled bounty hunter became the blueprint for so many cool, flawed heroes we see in movies today – not just in action films, but even in sci-fi like Boba Fett! Honestly, cinema’s been richer ever since. As much as I admire Eastwood, especially for the Dollars Trilogy, I think one of his co-stars actually shone a little brighter. It’s not a knock against his talent at all; it’s just that the kind of character he played – that stoic, enigmatic figure – allowed another actor to really steal some scenes.
Since it first aired in 2022, the show Reacher continues to be a hit, with season 4 anticipated in 2026. Based on Lee Child’s popular Jack Reacher book series – which currently includes 30 novels and is still being written – Reacher might not be groundbreaking, but it delivers reliably fun and exciting entertainment that viewers clearly enjoy.
Maggie Kang and Chris Appelhans co-wrote and directed KPop Demon Hunters, a film heavily influenced by Kang’s Korean background and the vibrant world of K-pop. The movie blends elements of K-pop, anime, and Korean folklore, creating a story deeply connected to Korean culture. Kang describes the film as a tribute to K-pop, and she researched Korean shamanism—specifically the historical use of music and dance in shamanic rituals—to build the backstory of the demon hunters. If you’re looking for a similarly captivating story with similar themes and inspiration, this film is a great choice.