Shows like True Detective, Fargo, and Black Mirror have demonstrated the power of anthology series to consistently captivate viewers. On the animation front, Netflix’s Love, Death + Robots proves that a diverse range of art styles and self-contained stories can make each episode feel like a standalone film. A new Prime Video series aims to do just that.
DC K.O. #3, written by Scott Snyder and illustrated by Javier Fernández, moves forward in the battle for Darkseid’s power. The remaining eight fighters had to team up with a fallen opponent for the third round, leading to a showdown between Lex Luthor and Aquaman, who were aided by Supergirl and Hawkman respectively.
Just a day after it first aired, Hijack became the most popular show on Apple TV, surpassing Pluribus, according to data from FlixPatrol. As of January 15th, Pluribus has dropped to second place, and another show has fallen even further to fourth.
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Lots of fantastic TV shows from the 2020s haven’t gotten the attention they deserve, including thrilling crime shows, imaginative fantasy series, funny comedies, and even animated sitcoms. It’s tough for any show to stand out with so much competition, but many of these hidden gems are worth checking out – even if they’ve already finished airing.
While it hasn’t been officially announced, Chris Messina, known for his role in Birds of Prey, is reportedly being considered for Season 4 of the popular series. Sources say he’s received an offer and is very interested in joining the show’s cast, though HBO has not yet confirmed anything.
The next Avengers movie will more fully include mutants alongside the other heroes of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Marvel Studios has been releasing teasers for the film, and the third one specifically highlighted the X-Men’s part in the story. Though short, the teaser confirms that Professor X and Magneto will team up again. Their relationship is legendary in the world of comics, often compared to the dynamic between Martin Luther King Jr. and Malcolm X during the civil rights movement. In the comics, Professor X and Magneto often disagree about the best path forward for mutants, but they’ve always been able to put aside their differences when necessary to work together.
According to FlixPatrol, the 2021 thriller Wrath of Man is currently the 8th most popular movie on Prime Video worldwide. It’s joined in the Top 10 by films like The Tank, Trap House, Shadow Force, A Working Man, Black Site, It Ends with Us, Ballerina, Red One, and The Accountant 2.
The Golden Globes often foreshadow the Oscar nominations. This is because the buzz and storylines that develop during awards season heavily impact the Academy’s choices. We typically see similar nominees and winners across many award shows, but the Oscars also occasionally feature unexpected wins, keeping things interesting.
Cate Blanchett is set to return as Valka in the upcoming live-action remake of How to Train Your Dragon 2, according to The Hollywood Reporter. She originally voiced the character in the 2014 animated film, where Valka was revealed to be Hiccup’s mother, who had been presumed dead and dedicated her life to rescuing dragons. Blanchett joins Gerard Butler, who is also reprising his role as Stoic from the animated How to Train Your Dragon trilogy, as a returning cast member for the live-action adaptation.