According to FlixPatrol, Monarch: Legacy of Monsters is now the third most popular series on Apple TV+ worldwide. It’s currently behind only Your Friends & Neighbors and Margot’s Got Money Troubles, but it’s quickly gaining ground and may soon reach the top. In the United States, the show is ranked seventh.
Shows like The Sex Lives of College Girls and Hung demonstrate why HBO has long been known for its sophisticated and mature television programming. While often a bit scandalous, these series perfectly blend compelling characters with intense, suggestive moments. Whether they boldly explore sexuality or delve into the private lives of their characters, offering viewers a peek behind the curtain, these are the shows you won’t want to miss on streaming platforms.
According to FlixPatrol, the 2016 film Mother’s Day is currently the most popular movie on Paramount+ in the US. It’s also gaining traction on Netflix, where it’s now ranked as the sixth most-watched movie in the country.
Damien Leone, the writer and director, announced on Instagram that the next Terrifier movie, Terrifier 4, will be set around New Year’s Eve. This continues the holiday horror theme from Terrifier 3, which took place at Christmas and featured Art the Clown disguised as Santa Claus. Leone confirmed in a comment that the film is scheduled to be released in 2027, after a fan inquired about the potential release year.
Fans will finally see a completely new side of the Punisher when Spider-Man: Brand New Day arrives in theaters on July 31, 2026. Early information confirms the film will feature intense violence, bloodshed, and unrestrained rage from the character of Castle.
Zooey Deschanel was originally going to star in a new series called Key Witness, where she would play a criminal profiler assisting the FBI. However, according to reports, the show won’t be made. This is likely disappointing news for fans of her previous show, Bones, as many hoped Key Witness could fill the void, given the similar type of role.
Given its place in the Star Wars timeline, the comic Maul – Shadow Lord, which takes place right after The Clone Wars, needed to connect to Maul’s unexpected appearance in Solo: A Star Wars Story. Star Wars lore can be complicated with so many films and shows, almost requiring fans to do extra research. However, the way Maul – Shadow Lord’s author, Sam Witwer, bridges that gap is clever and straightforward.
Angelina Jolie is known for her work in many popular films. She’s given memorable performances in movies like A Mighty Heart and the Kung Fu Panda series, and starred in action hits such as Mr. and Mrs. Smith, Wanted, and Lara Croft: Tomb Raider. She also received critical acclaim – and an Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actress – for her role in Girl, Interrupted, even though the movie itself received mixed reviews.
Initially, Cobra Kai felt like a comedy. The show revisits the story of Johnny Lawrence, the villain from the original Karate Kid, decades after his defeat by Daniel LaRusso. We quickly learn Johnny hasn’t had an easy life and is struggling with personal issues. This sets up the show’s surprising storyline: the former bully starts a dojo to teach troubled teens self-defense. Through teaching, Johnny is forced to confront his own past and re-evaluate who he is.
The story of Song of the Samurai starts well before Toshizo became a well-known historical figure. We first meet him as a young man traveling between martial arts schools, trying to improve his skills as a fighter. He isn’t looking for companionship, but when he realizes the fighters at the Shieikan Dojo – and their leader, Kondo Isami – could help him become the best in Japan, he unexpectedly finds himself becoming part of their group.