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Despite a controversial start and a drop in viewership, the series initially found success on streaming platforms. It’s common for Star Trek shows to take time building an audience – The Original Series was canceled due to low ratings, and The Animated Series only came about after a fan protest. Unfortunately, streaming services make it harder for people to stumble upon new shows. Adding to the challenge, some dedicated Star Trek fans are quick to criticize, searching for inconsistencies with established lore. However, Starfleet Academy‘s inclusion of life-support belts from The Animated Series demonstrates that the show doesn’t disregard Star Trek‘s history – it builds upon it and moves the franchise forward.

Looking for something new to watch this weekend? Ebaster has picked the top 5 series for a binge, including a crime thriller on Prime Video, a true crime series from HBO, a popular dramedy on Paramount+, a trending reality documentary on Netflix, and an action-packed fantasy epic from HBO Max.

Though sometimes deliberately paced, House of the Dragon has used that time to create a complex and interesting journey for the character Rhaenyra. She’s a remarkably developed character – dedicated to her responsibilities, but hesitant to inflict pain. Similar to Daenerys Targaryen in Game of Thrones, though, Rhaenyra might struggle with a desire for revenge as the story unfolds.

Despite many doubts, Netflix’s live-action version of One Piece launched to great success. By assembling a dedicated team, collaborating with the original creator, and remaining faithful to the source material, the show proved everyone wrong and became a remarkably good adaptation of the anime – and a strong TV series overall.

We know we’ll see updated versions of classic characters like Black Cat, Sandman, Robbie Robertson, and Silvermane. The Spider-Noir trailer also suggests appearances by villains such as Molten Man and Man-Spider. Plus, there are likely to be a few unexpected surprises!

The Chunin Exams arc in Naruto redefined what viewers anticipated from extended action anime. It’s brilliantly paced, expertly building tension before delivering exciting climaxes. What truly sets it apart is how it uses a tournament as a tool for a larger, more dangerous story. By the time the competition begins, the focus shifts from simply winning to surviving a plot that transforms a festive event into a disaster. Even today, the Chunin Exams remain a landmark moment in the evolution of tournament arcs in shonen anime.

James Gunn recently posted on X to honor Gorilla Grodd, a popular villain from the Flash comics, as fans eagerly anticipate his appearance in a new show on HBO Max. His post coincided with the 67th anniversary of Gorilla Grodd’s first appearance in The Flash #106.

The next season arrives this June, perfectly timed with Pride Month, which is fantastic news for fans of Rhaenyra and Alicent – arguably the best couple in the world of Game of Thrones. (While Knight of the Seven Kingdoms offered some contenders, these two queens are simply unmatched.) The big questions now are: who trapped Rhaenyra in that room, and will she and Mysaria ever talk about it? Could Alicent become involved? And what about a potential connection between Gwayne Hightower and Ser Criston Cole? Finally, everyone’s noticed Daemon consistently refers to Rhaenyra as “Queen” in the trailer – and rightfully so!