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You can now pre-order Volume 1 of Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End – Prelude from Yen Press! It’s available at major retailers like Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Books-A-Million, and the Crunchyroll Store.
The TV show Vikings features many memorable characters who have shown intelligence, resilience, and strength while facing the difficulties of life in the medieval world. Overcoming these challenges, fighting through them, or accepting them with dignity demonstrates impressive inner strength. But which character best embodies a complete ability to survive and flourish during this chaotic time?
This footage, clearly influenced by the style of HBO’s True Detective, shows the complex relationship between Hal and John. Hal is training John to become a Green Lantern. The story, titled Lanterns, centers around their investigation of a murder in a quiet town and seems to present these cosmic characters in a realistic and down-to-earth way.
While few open-world games reach the level of Red Dead Redemption 2, there are some excellent alternatives. If you’ve finished RDR2 and are looking for a similar experience, here are a few often-overlooked open-world games worth checking out.
Wendell Pierce, a main cast member throughout all four seasons of Jack Ryan, recently revealed on X (formerly Twitter) that the Jack Ryan movie is scheduled to come out in May 2026. It’s currently unclear if Amazon will release the film in cinemas or directly on Prime Video.
Abbott Elementary is still a hit, performing well on traditional TV and streaming platforms like Disney+ and Hulu. According to The Hollywood Reporter, it’s the most-watched comedy this season among adults aged 18-49, averaging 6 million viewers per episode after a week of viewing across all platforms. With consistently strong ratings and positive reviews, Abbott Elementary is a standout show for ABC. As for ABC’s other comedies, Shifting Gears starring Tim Allen and Kat Dennings, and the revival of Scrubs, there’s no news yet on whether they’ll be renewed.
In issue #17 of JSA, written by Jeff Lemire and illustrated by Joey Vazquez, Jay Garrick (the original Flash) and Alan Scott (the original Green Lantern) shared a quiet moment. They reminisced about the Justice Society’s past, particularly the teammates they’d lost, and wondered if it was time for them to step down and let the team come to an end.
Even now, the themes explored in Paradise Kiss feel relevant, especially considering how progressive its LGBTQ+ characters were for an anime released in 1999. In a genre often filled with fantastical settings and male-focused stories, Paradise Kiss stands out as a key example of josei manga, known for its realistic portrayal of relationships and well-developed female characters.
Protector starts strong for Milla Jovovich, placing her in a familiar action hero role – similar to Liam Neeson in the Taken movies – where she single-handedly fights off anyone threatening her family. However, beyond a few interesting ideas, especially in the ending, the movie doesn’t really stand out from other films in the same genre.
In the new show, Marshals, Kayce is taking a different path, but the series hasn’t been well-received by critics – it currently has the lowest rating of any show connected to Yellowstone. A new creative team is behind the camera too; instead of Yellowstone‘s Taylor Sheridan, Spencer Hudnut from SEAL Team is now in charge, and the show’s more straightforward, case-by-case structure has altered the overall feel. However, the biggest difference Marshals makes is in how it concludes Kayce’s storyline, which began on Yellowstone.