The drive for revenge keeps the story moving quickly and the characters engaged, something the second season of Arcane didn’t quite achieve at the start. Every scene feels purposeful and advances the plot, avoiding unnecessary explanations or drawn-out sequences. While Arcane is visually stunning and emotionally resonant, Blue Eye Samurai is more focused, streamlined, and effective in developing its characters and story.
DC Comics’ Justice League Unlimited began in November. The newest installment, Justice League Unlimited #12, features writing by Mark Waid, artwork by Dan Mora, colors by Tamra Bonvillain, and lettering by Ariana Maher.
Despite She-Hulk not getting a second season on Disney+ – a fate shared by many Marvel shows on streaming – Marvel Television is continuing with new projects. Next up is Wonder Man, a live-action comedy that satirizes Hollywood. Yahya Abdul-Mateen II will star as Simon Williams, an actor who becomes a superhero.
Although Arrow gained a dedicated following, the launch of spin-offs like The Flash in 2014 and Supergirl in 2015 dramatically increased the popularity of what became known as the Arrowverse. This allowed the universe to grow, bringing lesser-known comic book characters into the spotlight.
Fans were disappointed with Jackson’s recent return to General Hospital, feeling the storylines he was given didn’t do the character justice. While Lucky was brought back to Port Charles as a potential liver donor for his sister, Lulu Spencer (Alexa Havins), the plot involved him being held captive in Africa by Jenz Sidwell (Carlo Rota). Even after returning, he couldn’t donate because his liver wasn’t healthy enough.
Fans noticed Jeremy Renner wasn’t listed among the cast of the movie Doomsday. Even though he was in London while the film was being shot, it hasn’t been confirmed whether he’ll appear in it. During a recent interview on SiriusXM, another MCU star playfully tried to get him to reveal if he had a role, asking…
Just three episodes into its ninth season, 9-1-1 has already done a crossover event, and the positive reaction highlights a key issue with 9-1-1: Lone Star. While the hit show 9-1-1 has created two spin-offs – 9-1-1: Lone Star and the newer 9-1-1: Nashville – crossovers between the shows haven’t happened very often, despite taking place in the same world.
Fortunately, Amanda Rollins is returning, after being unfairly transferred from the Intelligence Unit due to Tynan’s interference. While it’s great to have Rollins back for season 27 of SVU, Benson suspects this is all part of Tynan’s scheme to push her out of the show.
Even George Clooney, famous for playing Danny Ocean in the Ocean’s films, was amazed by the recent, widely-discussed jewel robbery. When asked if the complex heist reminded him of one of his movies, Clooney gave a witty reply (according to Variety and X).
Ever since Zach Cregger’s film Weapons came out this summer, and the announcement of a prequel, movie fans have been debating how much we really understand about Aunt Gladys, the movie’s villain. Some worry a prequel focusing on her backstory could make her less frightening, while others believe she’s the only major character whose perspective hasn’t been shown, and that she deserves to have her story told.