The Leftovers: A Pioneering Mystery Box Series That Influenced Modern TV

As a huge fan of The Leftovers, I always say the ‘Sudden Departure’ itself is actually one of the least bizarre things that happens. Seriously, the show throws so much at you – a strange, almost purgatory-like state of being, and the constant threat of the world ending – but what really gets to me is how grounded the characters are. It’s funny, the more out-there the show gets, the more powerfully it connects with you on an emotional level. It’s a truly incredible series.

22 Years Later, The Successor to Inuyasha is Finally Here

Rumiko Takahashi is one of the most celebrated manga artists of all time. While many newer anime fans know her best for Inuyasha, she’s also created popular series like Maison Ikkoku and Ranma 1/2. For years, every manga she wrote was adapted into a long-running anime, and now, after a seven-year wait, her latest work is finally getting the anime treatment as well.

Before Anya Taylor-Joy Joins The Lord of the Rings, The Northman Is a Must-Watch

Before Anya Taylor-Joy appears in the upcoming film The Hunt for Gollum, it’s worth watching her previous fantasy role in the 2022 Viking movie The Northman. This gritty, R-rated epic offers a good look at what she could bring to the world of Middle-earth. While it didn’t do huge numbers in theaters, The Northman has become very popular on Netflix, standing out as a mature and serious fantasy film.

Quentin Tarantino & Sylvester Stallone Team Up for 1930s Gangster Series

Quentin Tarantino is venturing into live theater with a new play called Popinjay Cavalier, set to premiere in London’s West End in 2027. The play, a lively comedy about trickery and disguises, is set in 1830s Europe and draws inspiration from classic adventure stories. This marks an exciting new direction for Tarantino, who is now exploring storytelling through a different art form.

Buckle Up One Piece Fans – Season 3 Will Be Completely Different

Netflix has confirmed a third season of One Piece, and the ending of season 2 strongly hints at what’s coming next. After successfully healing Nami, gaining a new crewmate (a raccoon!), and unintentionally freeing a kingdom, the Straw Hats are now sailing towards the island of Alabasta. Their mission? To defeat the dangerous organization Baroque Works and protect Vivi’s homeland from a destructive civil war instigated by the villainous Crocodile, a powerful member of the Seven Warlords.

JRPG Fans Are Still Sleeping on 1 of the Best Games of the 2020s

Like a Dragon, the eighth game in the Yakuza series, took a bold new direction. Instead of the series’ traditional action-packed fighting, it introduced turn-based combat. This change led to a critically acclaimed game, considered one of the best of the 2020s, and a must-play for any fan of Japanese role-playing games.

NCIS Season 23 Finally Redeems Timothy McGee’s Story

This season has been significant for the CBS show NCIS. Director Leon Vance (Rocky Carroll) shocked Alden Parker (Gary Cole) by announcing that after 34 years, NCIS will be closing and merging with the Army CID. This dramatic reveal comes just as the series is about to celebrate its 500th episode – a major achievement for the long-running TV show.