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When Breaking Bad first aired, many TV characters were portrayed as purely good. This show, like The Sopranos before it, centered around a flawed protagonist. Creator Vince Gilligan and his team transformed the unassuming Walter White into the ruthless Heisenberg, crafting a compelling and tragic story. The spin-off, Better Call Saul, didn’t simply revisit familiar ground; it expanded the world of Breaking Bad and offered a deeper understanding of characters, including Walter White himself, revealing complexities that weren’t fully explored before.

The Inquisitors first appeared in the premiere episode of Star Wars: Rebels, titled “Spark of Rebellion,” and quickly became fan favorites. They were immediately compelling thanks to their unique spinning double-bladed lightsabers, striking uniforms and masks, and unusual naming system – each Inquisitor is designated with a sibling title and number, like ‘Tenth Brother’ or ‘Seventh Sister.’ This all contributed to their mysterious and dangerous reputation. Even now, the total number of Inquisitors remains unknown. While at least 16 have appeared in official Star Wars stories, no film, television show, book, or comic has ever revealed the complete count.

Prime Video’s The Consultant is a captivating and unusual mystery about a troubling power dynamic between a boss and employee. Full of unexpected twists, it will keep you guessing until the very end. Though a second season hasn’t been confirmed, the show’s well-crafted plot and satisfying conclusion make it a perfect, self-contained thriller to watch in one sitting.

According to FlixPatrol, Monarch: Legacy of Monsters is now the third most popular series on Apple TV+ worldwide. It’s currently behind only Your Friends & Neighbors and Margot’s Got Money Troubles, but it’s quickly gaining ground and may soon reach the top. In the United States, the show is ranked seventh.

Shows like The Sex Lives of College Girls and Hung demonstrate why HBO has long been known for its sophisticated and mature television programming. While often a bit scandalous, these series perfectly blend compelling characters with intense, suggestive moments. Whether they boldly explore sexuality or delve into the private lives of their characters, offering viewers a peek behind the curtain, these are the shows you won’t want to miss on streaming platforms.

According to FlixPatrol, the 2016 film Mother’s Day is currently the most popular movie on Paramount+ in the US. It’s also gaining traction on Netflix, where it’s now ranked as the sixth most-watched movie in the country.

Damien Leone, the writer and director, announced on Instagram that the next Terrifier movie, Terrifier 4, will be set around New Year’s Eve. This continues the holiday horror theme from Terrifier 3, which took place at Christmas and featured Art the Clown disguised as Santa Claus. Leone confirmed in a comment that the film is scheduled to be released in 2027, after a fan inquired about the potential release year.

Fans will finally see a completely new side of the Punisher when Spider-Man: Brand New Day arrives in theaters on July 31, 2026. Early information confirms the film will feature intense violence, bloodshed, and unrestrained rage from the character of Castle.

Zooey Deschanel was originally going to star in a new series called Key Witness, where she would play a criminal profiler assisting the FBI. However, according to reports, the show won’t be made. This is likely disappointing news for fans of her previous show, Bones, as many hoped Key Witness could fill the void, given the similar type of role.

Given its place in the Star Wars timeline, the comic Maul – Shadow Lord, which takes place right after The Clone Wars, needed to connect to Maul’s unexpected appearance in Solo: A Star Wars Story. Star Wars lore can be complicated with so many films and shows, almost requiring fans to do extra research. However, the way Maul – Shadow Lord’s author, Sam Witwer, bridges that gap is clever and straightforward.