The way we now watch shows – all at once – is ideal for thrillers. Cliffhangers are more effective when viewers don’t have to wait weeks for answers, and they can stay completely absorbed in the show’s suspenseful world. Netflix’s thriller series understand this perfectly, and the latest season of one of their shows proves just how much better this format can make a series.
The Vindicators are a team of superheroes similar to the Avengers, first appearing in the Rick and Morty episode “Vindicators 3: The Return of Worldender.” Rick had worked with them before, and they came to him for assistance when facing a powerful enemy called the Worldender.
I’ve been following the buzz around Laura, the young mutant who took on the Wolverine mantle after Logan’s supposed death, and it’s fantastic to see how much fans love her. I recently spoke with Dafne Keen, who played Laura, while she was promoting her new film, Whistle, and she shared how incredibly meaningful that fan enthusiasm is to her. It’s clear Logan himself would approve of her continuing the legacy, and Keen is thrilled by the support.
Mickey Haller, played by Manuel Garcia-Ruffo, is the central character in The Lincoln Lawyer, and he runs his law practice from his Lincoln Navigator. The show also features Yaya DaCosta, Becki Newton, and Neve Campbell, and seasons four added Cobie Smulders and Constance Zimmer to the cast.
Many viewers are starting to feel tired of superhero content, and a lot of fans believe the peak of most superhero TV shows has already passed. The announcement that Jessica Jones will appear in season two of Daredevil: Born Again would have been huge news five years ago, but now it doesn’t generate much excitement.
As a big fan of the Scream series, I was really excited to hear that Kevin Williamson – the writer behind the original and several other films in the franchise – is finally directing! The last two movies were great, handled by the team from Ready or Not, but having Williamson at the helm for Scream 7 feels like things are coming full circle. It’s awesome to see the person who created the world of Woodsboro taking on this new challenge.
Nicole Kidman has worked with A24 before, starring in their 2024 erotic thriller, Babygirl. The film received a 76% rating on Rotten Tomatoes, and she won the Volpi Cup for Best Actress at the Venice Film Festival for her performance. Babygirl also proved to be a box office success, earning over $50 million.
The new horror film comes from Dave Caplan, the producer behind successful movies like Longlegs and The Monkey, and director Stephen Cognetti. Filming begins in September, and the story centers on Alice, who is haunted by a terrifying, laughing entity while guarding the body of an unknown miner in a secluded cabin. The plot follows Alice as strange occurrences lead her to believe the corpse isn’t truly dead, and the arrival of a mysterious woman near the forest pushes her into a terrifying reality where evil lurks both inside the cabin and just beyond her door.
For years, Dark Winds has been a hidden gem on television, consistently captivating audiences with each new season. Beyond its stunning visuals, the show boasts intelligent writing and a compelling story that builds suspense with every episode. Season 4 centers on Tony Hillerman’s novel The Ghostway from the Leaphorn & Chee series, sending our main characters to Los Angeles for the first time. This change of scenery introduces a gripping, city-based mystery that quickly takes over their lives.
For a long time, live-action adaptations of anime and manga have been consistently disappointing. Movies and shows like Dragonball Evolution, Ghost in the Shell, Netflix’s Death Note, and Cowboy Bebop all failed to capture the spirit of the originals. While Japan has had slightly more success with live-action versions of series like Bleach and Fullmetal Alchemist, none have truly matched the quality of the anime or manga they were based on. It seemed like a truly good adaptation was impossible.