While The Green Hornet (1966-1967) helped launch Bruce Lee’s career in America, it was a superhero show as much as a showcase for martial arts. Similarly, AMC’s Into the Badlands has incredible martial arts scenes, but it’s primarily a post-apocalyptic science fiction drama. Simply labeling either show as a “martial arts show” overlooks their broader genre identities.
As a huge Critical Role fan, I’ve been following Vox Machina since the very beginning. Usually in Dungeons & Dragons stories, you don’t have to worry too much about your favorite characters permanently biting the dust, especially since the Critical Role crew themselves voice everyone. But The Legend of Vox Machina really surprised me. After a couple of seriously heartbreaking moments, and especially what happens in season 4, it’s clear that this show isn’t afraid to kill characters off – even if they can come back sometimes. Honestly, compared to other fantasy shows, Vox Machina really raises the stakes when it comes to character deaths.
The Dragon Ball series features many powerful groups, from the Saiyans to Frieza’s clan, and these groups are home to some of the most significant characters in the story. These families and bloodlines have dramatically shaped the series and become legendary over time.
Amazon has been aiming to become a major player in fantasy television, hoping to achieve the same success with Tolkien’s work that HBO had with George R.R. Martin’s. While their previous attempt was visually impressive, it didn’t quite live up to expectations. Now, a new fantasy series based on the work of Lauren Roberts could be exactly what Amazon needs to become a leader in the genre.
What really set Stranger Things apart, particularly in its first few seasons, was its unique mix of playful, adventurous stories reminiscent of films like E.T. and The Goonies, combined with real scares and intricate storylines. The relatable characters of Hawkins, who also became popular culture icons, created endless interesting interactions and relationships. While a show quite like Stranger Things may never come along again, Netflix actually created another series that had the potential to fill the void – but it was unfortunately canceled after just one season.
The latest Transformers: More Than Meets the Eye pinball machines are available in three different versions, all capturing the iconic battle between the Autobots and Decepticons. Gameplay and the pinball table itself feature characters like Optimus Prime, Soundwave, Megatron, and Grimlock.
Camp Cretaceous takes place alongside the events of Jurassic World, following a group of teenagers who find themselves stranded on Isla Nublar. The show successfully blends a sense of youthful adventure, thrilling action, and imaginative science fiction, all without feeling like a typical, predictable blockbuster.
Animated movies are performing incredibly well at the box office this year. The Super Mario Bros. Movie is currently the highest-grossing film worldwide with nearly $1 billion in earnings. Hop has also done very well, landing in 6th place with $371 million, and Goat is in 11th place with almost $200 million (according to Box Office Mojo).
The new Dungeons & Dragons adventure, Ravenloft: The Horrors Within, comes out this June. Later in 2026, Wizards of the Coast plans to release Arcana Unleashed, a major expansion consisting of two books. Expected in September, these books – a sourcebook and an adventure module – will focus on campaigns with a strong emphasis on magic. While details are still limited, playtests last year suggest exciting new features will be included.
The trailer for X-Men ’97 didn’t reveal the most exciting news: the show’s creators told Entertainment Weekly that they’ve planned for at least four seasons, with a new season releasing each year. This is a positive sign for the future of television.