According to Nielsen data reported by Deadline, the season 8 finale of The Rookie drew 9.25 million viewers when combining traditional TV and streaming. This represents a 4% increase from the 8.93 million who watched the season 7 finale, and it was the most-streamed episode of the series in a week.
Despite mostly positive reviews from critics, fans haven’t been thrilled with the latest season of The Boys. Many viewers online have expressed disappointment, particularly with the amount of screen time given to Soldier Boy (Jensen Ackles), what they feel are unnecessary episodes that don’t advance the plot, and a lack of action compared to previous seasons. This dissatisfaction led to episode 7, “The Frenchman, The Female, and the Man Called Mother’s Milk,” receiving the lowest IMDb rating in the show’s history, currently at 6.5/10.
Martin Scorsese’s career with crime films started in 1972 with Boxcar Bertha, but it was Mean Streets that really launched him in the genre. He went on to direct many famous gangster movies, including Goodfellas, The Departed, and The Irishman. One of his best, though often overlooked, is Casino. Released in 1995, Casino is based on the true story told in Nicholas Pileggi’s book Casino: Love and Honor in Las Vegas, and features Robert De Niro, Joe Pesci, and Sharon Stone. The film was both a critical and financial success and is considered one of Scorsese’s finest works.
Even in its early stages, Subnautica 2 is receiving positive feedback, with many players considering it a strong follow-up to the original game, despite the changes being mostly small improvements. A common complaint is that it’s not yet available on all consoles, and some fans are hoping for a PS5 version, though it might take a while before that happens.
Star Wars: Shadows of the Empire was a special project in Star Wars history. It was created in 1996 because the release of Star Wars: Episode I was delayed. To keep fans engaged, the creators acted as if a new movie had come out, and produced a novel, comic book, and video game. The story takes place between The Empire Strikes Back and Return of the Jedi.
FX has ordered a full series of A Very Young Frankenstein, following a pilot that was previously commissioned in 2025, as reported by Variety.
Do we have reason to be hopeful? Absolutely. There’s always hope, even when things are incredibly difficult. Simply holding onto that hope is a kind of win in itself.
Superhero stories are incredibly popular today, thanks to the success of companies like Marvel and DC. But that popularity started with classic cartoons that first captured the hearts of audiences worldwide. Over time, some superhero shows have consistently delivered excellent stories, building on the foundations laid by those early adventures.
Sadie Sink, known for Stranger Things, is heading to the Marvel Cinematic Universe with a role in July’s Spider-Man: Brand New Day. The success of Stranger Things came from its smart mix of up-and-coming young actors alongside more established and experienced performers, which helped build a realistic and complex world with relatable characters.
Even though Trigun Stargaze finished airing in March 2026, fans of the series still have something to look forward to. Crunchyroll has partnered with a leading anime fashion brand to release exciting new merchandise.