According to Deadline, Benedict Cumberbatch will star in and produce a new series called White Smoke with A24. The show is based on an upcoming thriller novel of the same name by Nick Brucker, which isn’t scheduled to be released until 2027.
Fox has announced a second season of Fear Factor: House of Fear after a successful first season. The debut episode reached 16.5 million viewers across various platforms, making it the network’s best new unscripted show premiere this season, particularly among adults aged 18-49. The first season, which consisted of ten episodes, began airing on January 11th, and the second season is anticipated to premiere sometime in 2027.
The character was incredibly popular, leading to his own two-season series, The Punisher, which is now officially part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe alongside other shows like Daredevil. Frank Castle later reappeared in Daredevil: Born Again and eventually teamed up with Spider-Man in Spider-Man: Brand New Day. His upcoming return in a PG-13 movie will significantly change the Punisher, and fans have been anticipating this for a while.
As of April 23, 2026, it’s clear that audiences are still completely captivated by Panem. Looking at the Hulu charts via FlixPatrol, The Hunger Games franchise dominates! The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes is currently number one, followed closely by the original The Hunger Games at two, and Catching Fire rounding out the top three. While SKYKING and another title are holding down spots four and five, the world of Katniss Everdeen isn’t letting up. You can still find Mockingjay – Part 1 and Part 2* at numbers six and seven, proving this franchise continues to be a major draw for viewers.
Apple TV+ is well-known for its popular science fiction shows like Severance, Pluribus, Silo, and Foundation. However, the service has also created several critically acclaimed crime thrillers. Shows like Slow Horses and Presumed Innocent are highly anticipated, with new seasons on the way, and other successful crime dramas are also returning this year, continuing the positive reception for the genre on Apple TV+.
Prime Video has found huge success with the series Reacher, starring Alan Ritchson. The show, based on a popular book series, has already released three seasons and is confirmed to return for a fourth in 2026. Its popularity has been so strong that a spin-off series, Neagley, is also in development.
While The Big Bang Theory kept most of its audience until the very end in 2019, the actors have had varying levels of success since then. Jim Parsons starred in films like The Boys in the Band and Spoiler Alert, and he continued to voice Sheldon Cooper as the narrator of the prequel series Young Sheldon. Johnny Galecki appeared in the Roseanne spin-off The Conners, but hasn’t acted in anything since.
Michael has a 38% score from critics, coupled with a 94% audience score on Rotten Tomatoes.
For the first two seasons, the live-action adaptation of One Piece focused on building a strong story with exciting adventures and a heartwarming found family. While action was present, the show prioritized character development and establishing the vast world of the Grand Line and its many pirates. This careful groundwork sets up season three to deliver on the promise of a truly action-packed experience.
Steven Spielberg is a giant of the New Hollywood era and a key figure in creating the modern blockbuster. He’s one of the most brilliant and impactful directors in film history, and still holds the record for highest box office earnings of all time. He first gained widespread attention with the thrilling success of Jaws, and followed it up with a series of amazing and popular films like Close Encounters of the Third Kind, E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial, and the famous Indiana Jones series – one of which is now available on Netflix.