The TV show on FX was adapted from the comic book series by Brian K. Vaughan and Pia Guerra. The story centers around a mysterious event where all mammals with a Y chromosome suddenly died. Yorick Brown, an amateur magician known as ‘Y,’ and his monkey, Ampersand, are the only survivors, and the series explores why.
The new play, Game of Thrones: The Mad King, takes place roughly 15 years before the start of the Game of Thrones TV series, during the reign of King Aerys II Targaryen. The story centers around the Tourney at Harrenhal, a famous event where Prince Rhaegar Targaryen controversially named Lyanna Stark as the Queen of Love and Beauty. This caused a scandal because Lyanna was promised to Robert Baratheon, and Rhaegar was already married to Elia Martell.
I was really surprised to see this, but Rental Family is currently the most popular movie on Hulu in the US, according to Flix Patrol! It’s beating out some pretty big titles – even Predator: Badlands, Django Unchained, and Brendan Fraser’s The Mummy. And it’s not just a US thing – it’s doing incredibly well in Canada too, landing at number two on Disney+’s movie charts there. It’s a real standout moment for the film!
Most spy shows don’t quite reach the level of true greatness. While 24 had a promising start, it eventually became predictable and overly dramatic. Slow Horses was nearly perfect, but its quality dipped with a more comedic fifth season. The Americans, however, stands out as a genuinely exceptional spy thriller, consistently excellent throughout its entire run.
Paramount Skydance has passed the first hurdle in its plan to buy Warner Bros. Discovery for $77.9 billion, receiving approval from the Justice Department after a waiting period. While this is a positive step, it doesn’t guarantee the deal will ultimately be approved.
Building permits have been issued to Buena Vista Construction Company for general construction work on several locations at Westward Ho, including the Churro Wagon Cart and Big Al’s merchandise kiosk. This work covers labor, materials, and electrical services, but the specific details of the projects aren’t outlined in the permit filings.
The upcoming show will feature Nicolas Cage’s Spider-Man Noir, a live-action character inspired by film noir. It promises a grittier, more mature take on the Spider-Man world within the Marvel Universe. The trailer for Spider-Noir suggests we’ll see fresh interpretations of classic characters like Black Cat and Sandman, along with other familiar faces.
With Valentine’s Day over, let’s ditch the romantic comedies! This weekend, I’m looking at a spy thriller, a classic action-comedy series, and – alright, one more romance – as the best picks for what to stream on Prime Video.
Once more, Star Trek: Starfleet Academy had strong competition from major streaming services like Netflix and Hulu. Other popular original shows in the top 10 included 11.22.63, a Stephen King adaptation from a decade ago that recently saw a surge in popularity on the platform.
The Monsterverse series, which began in 2023, centers around the Monarch organization and their encounters with Godzilla and other massive creatures over a 50-year period. Apple TV has also commissioned a spin-off series set during the Cold War, premiering in 2025, featuring Wyatt Russell as a younger version of Lee Shaw. Kurt Russell, Wyatt’s father, will play the older Lee Shaw in the show.