Stephen King is well-known as an author, but he also regularly shares his thoughts on books, movies, and TV shows created by others on social media. His recommendations often help these projects gain more attention. He’s previously reviewed popular titles like Netflix’s Stranger Things, FX’s Alien: Earth, the Netflix film A House of Dynamite directed by Kathryn Bigelow, and the horror series From on MGM+.
A lot of original shows on Disney+ are connected to the Star Wars and Marvel universes. While Disney has used its popular franchises to create new content, many shows haven’t lasted very long. For example, series like Renegade Nell and American Born Chinese were cancelled prematurely, and they’re just a few of the fantasy shows from the 2020s that ended before they could fully develop their stories.
Let’s talk about Daphne and Simon, the couple that kicked off the whole Bridgerton story. We saw Daphne (Phoebe Dynevor) briefly in Season 2, and while Phoebe’s open to coming back, things are different for Simon. Regé-Jean Page, who played the Duke of Hastings, was only part of Season 1, and unfortunately, it looks like that’s still the case. Here’s the scoop on where they are during Season 4, and why we won’t be seeing Regé-Jean reprise his role.
As a lifelong Star Wars fan, it feels like the more time that passes, the harder it becomes to give the sequel trilogy the satisfying conclusion it deserves. Thankfully, Disney seems to be focusing on stories that take place before or immediately after those films – things like The Mandalorian and Grogu, the upcoming Star Wars: Starfighter, and even a new trilogy from Simon Kinberg. It feels like Star Wars is intentionally moving forward, but a part of me still hopes there’s a way to retroactively make the sequels feel more complete and worthwhile.
With movies like Kong: Skull Island and the Skull Island series on Netflix, we’ve already been introduced to many of the creatures living alongside Kong. Comics have also helped expand that world. Considering how large the island is, it’s logical that many species still remain undiscovered.
The first movie based on Game of Thrones will likely tell the story of Aegon Targaryen’s famous rise to power and uniting of the Seven Kingdoms. Sources like The Hollywood Reporter say Beau Willimon, known for his work on Andor, is writing the script, and HBO is closely involved in developing it for theaters. The film, focusing on Aegon’s Conquest, is planned as a grand, epic fantasy with dragons, battles, and political drama.
When ranking all the Jurassic films, the World movies generally aren’t considered the best. Jurassic World Rebirth, a new sequel following the Chris Pratt films, doesn’t dramatically improve the series, but it does bring back something that’s been lacking since Jurassic Park III.
Prime Video has found a winning formula: action-packed original series. Viewers clearly love them, and the streaming service consistently delivers multi-season action shows. With its return planned for 2026, this particular series, now in its fourth season, continues to improve and captivate audiences.
Perhaps most famously, Philip K. Dick’s novel was the inspiration for the 1982 film Blade Runner, Ridley Scott’s visually stunning and atmospheric masterpiece. Though the movie made substantial changes to the plot, mood, and core questions of the book, its origins are clear. The same holds true for Denis Villeneuve’s sequel, Blade Runner 2049, which built upon the original world and further explored its thought-provoking themes.
The British spy series Slow Horses has been a huge hit, already running for five seasons with at least two more on the way. It’s also rare these days for a streaming show to release new seasons every year, but Slow Horses manages to do just that. The show features a great cast, including established stars like Gary Oldman and exciting new talent. For fans of spy thrillers, it could be the next big thing.