Rob Liefeld recently shared on social media that he believes the quick decline in popularity of the House of X/Powers of X series happened because the most interesting part of the story was put on hold after author Claire North (of The First 15 Lives of Harry August) raised concerns about potential plagiarism. She pointed out that writer Jonathan Hickman had previously expressed his admiration for her book.
Currently, Season 9 of Rick and Morty has a perfect 100% rating on Rotten Tomatoes. While this score might change as more reviews come in, it’s the highest-rated season of the show so far. Previous seasons have received excellent scores, but none have reached 100%. Season 1 is the next highest with 97%, and Seasons 3 and 4 both scored 96%. This is a significant improvement over Season 8, which received a score of 93%.
The 2004 film Troy, featuring Brad Pitt as Achilles, beautifully portrays the story of the Trojan War. It’s currently a popular choice on AMC+, rising from the 10th to the 7th spot between May 19th and 24th in the U.S. The movie is also gaining traction on streaming and rental platforms like Apple TV and Google.
In Mortal Kombat II, the fight to protect Earthrealm continues with returning and new combatants. Johnny Cage, played by Karl Urban, teams up with the heroes to prevent the evil Shao Kahn (Martyn Ford) from conquering the world. The film is based on the popular Mortal Kombat video game series.
When the sequel to The Handmaid’s Tale, titled The Testaments, was announced, many viewers weren’t thrilled. The Handmaid’s Tale had felt like a complete story, and it wasn’t clear that more content in that world was needed. However, the creators of The Testaments likely understood they needed to deliver a compelling story to justify the continuation and earn viewers’ attention. Fortunately, the series has become a standout success in 2026, exceeding expectations as episodes were released.
Ethan Hawke acted alongside Oscar Isaac and May Calamawy, playing the character Harrow, a devoted follower of the Egyptian god Ammit. Harrow believed in a harsh form of justice, punishing people for crimes they hadn’t yet committed. But, like many villains, his plan ultimately failed when he was stopped by the hero.
Hulu’s miniseries, Shōgun, is a visually stunning and intricately plotted drama that, despite only having ten episodes, feels as expansive as a much longer show. It doesn’t feel like it was created to simply follow in the footsteps of Game of Thrones, and that’s a good thing. This, along with standout performances from the cast, has allowed Shōgun to forge its own path, focusing on strong storytelling and beautiful visuals instead of catering to fan expectations, and it’s clearly worked.
Like Tony Soprano, these six complex characters are equally, if not more, willing to do whatever it takes to achieve their goals. This type of character appears in all kinds of stories—from fantasy to serious drama—and they generally lack the moral qualms that plagued Tony.
Rosamund Pike’s new comedy drama is now available on Netflix and has quickly become the platform’s most popular movie. It reached the top spot in just one day, according to FlixPatrol.
Robert Downey Jr.’s portrayal of Iron Man was central to the success of the Marvel Cinematic Universe during its first decade. Along with Chris Evans as Captain America, Iron Man led the story through the ‘Infinity Saga,’ which culminated in the 2019 film Avengers: Endgame. That film also marked the end of Downey Jr.’s time as Iron Man, as the character heroically sacrificed himself to defeat the villain Thanos.