Netflix’s 8-Year-Old Franchise Has Reached A Record-Low Rotten Tomatoes Score With Returning Series

Netflix turned Jenny Han’s popular novels into three movies about Lara Jean Covey (played by Lana Condor), who had to deal with her old crushes when her private love letters were unexpectedly sent out. Because the movies did so well, a new series was created focusing on Lara Jean’s younger sister, Kitty (Anna Cathcart), and her journey to find love. The series, XO, Kitty, recently released its third season, and viewers have had a strong reaction to the new episodes.

7 TV Shows We Thought Would Be The New X-Files

That success wasn’t for lack of trying by others. The X-Files sparked a huge interest in science fiction in the late 1990s, and that impact is still felt in Hollywood today. Several TV shows came close to matching its popularity, and we’ve compiled a list of the seven best series that were considered potential successors to The X-Files.

Star Trek: Starfleet Academy Star Isn’t Bummed by Cancelation

Miranda Brooks, who plays SAM in Starfleet Academy, recently discussed the show’s future with her co-star, Karim Diané, during a Trek Talks event. Brooks shared that she’s mostly avoided social media because of the negative reactions surrounding the series. While she understands the show wasn’t a hit with everyone, she’s willing to have a respectful conversation with fans about it.

Buffy & Angel’s Missing Scene That Fans Desperately Want

As a longtime viewer, I have to say the relationship between the vampire slayer and the soulful vampire was the show’s most powerful love story. What really got to me was how even when they were apart, they were still each other’s anchors. That’s why one scene, which sadly never made it to air, feels like such a missed opportunity – it could have really cemented their connection.

‘Nightcrawler’: Jake Gyllenhaal’s Psychological Thriller Hits Harder Than Ever After 12 Years

In the movie Nightcrawler, Louis Bloom (Jake Gyllenhaal) is told by seasoned videographer Joe Loder (Bill Paxton) that he films the aftermath of car accidents and sells the footage to news stations. Louis, who is struggling to find work, is willing to cross ethical lines to succeed, making this a perfect job for him. He quickly buys equipment and learns the ropes, eventually partnering with a news producer named Nina (Rene Russo). Driven to get the most shocking footage, Louis begins taking increasingly extreme measures.

Steven Spielberg Says His Favorite Sci-Fi Movie Franchise of All Time Is Denis Villeneuve’s Dune

Okay, so Steven Spielberg – the guy’s won three Oscars, remember? – is coming back to directing feature films this summer. It’s been four years since his last one. He was chatting with Empire magazine about his new alien thriller, and he dropped a fun little tidbit: he’s a huge fan of Denis Villeneuve’s Dune movies. And he didn’t just say he likes them recently, he said they’re among his all-time favorite sci-fi films, which is high praise coming from him!

Daredevil: Born Again Star Endorsed As Next James Bond By Kingpin Actor

The James Bond film series is entering a new chapter with Amazon now in charge. Director Denis Villeneuve, known for his work on films like Arrival and Dune, will be directing the next Bond movie, marking a fresh start for the character. While fans have been eagerly speculating about who will play the next 007, reports suggest Villeneuve will begin searching for a new, relatively unknown actor—a “fresh face”—once he finishes working on Dune: Part Three.

Reacher’s Official 2026 Return Is A Risk Prime Video Doesn’t Need To Take

As a huge Jack Reacher fan, I’m really excited about everything happening on Prime Video! It’s not just another season of Reacher we’re getting this year. Maria Sten as Frances Neagley has been a total hit – she’s even more fantastic on screen than in the books! Because everyone loves her so much, they’re making a whole spinoff show just about Neagley. They actually started filming Neagley before season four of Reacher, so I’m guessing we’ll probably get to see it in 2026, before the new Reacher episodes arrive.

10 Best Episodes From The X-Files Season 1, Ranked

Most science fiction shows take a while to find their footing, but The X-Files was remarkably polished right from the start. The first season immediately established the show’s core structure – a mix of self-contained monster stories and a larger, season-long mystery – and many of the series’ most memorable episodes originated in those first ten installments.