The series, Fate/Extra Last Encore, was made by the team behind Puella Magi Madoka Magica – Akiyuki Shinbo and Yukihiro Miyamoto – and Fate’s original creator, Kinoko Nasu. While set in the virtual world of SE.RA.PH, the show didn’t rely on typical virtual reality tropes. Instead, the animation studio Shaft crafted something unique and deserving of more attention from fans.
James Gunn was brought in to reboot the DC Universe due to the previous DCEU’s uneven quality and fan division. He’s started strong with shows like Peacemaker season 2 and Creature Commandos, and the upcoming Superman movie in 2025. Several other DCU films, including Clayface and Supergirl, are also looking promising.
Even popular additions, like the character Ahsoka Tano in Star Wars: The Clone Wars, initially faced criticism. Fans questioned her introduction because Anakin Skywalker never had a Padawan mentioned in the prequel films, and they worried it altered established storylines too much. However, Ahsoka eventually became a fan favorite and is now considered one of the best characters in Star Wars.
The HBO show Euphoria has faced a lot of criticism, and a recent scene involving Jules in season 3 has been particularly shocking. After not appearing in the first episode, Jules reappeared in episode 2, reuniting with Rue and showing her the upscale Los Angeles apartment she now lives in, which is provided by her older, wealthy partner.
Brandon Sanderson is now considered one of the most important fantasy authors, known for building a vast and detailed world comparable to that of J.R.R. Tolkien. It was inevitable his books would be adapted for television, and Apple TV has become known for producing excellent, ambitious shows, especially in science fiction. Now, Apple TV and Sanderson are joining forces: the company has secured the rights to Sanderson’s entire Cosmere universe and plans to develop a TV series based on it. It’s a perfect pairing.
He was then asked for updates on the Paradise Lost and Booster Gold TV series. Gunn said Booster Gold is currently being developed, while Paradise Lost is in a more advanced stage of development – what he called “extreme development.”
Fans are finding ways to enjoy Lara Croft and the Tomb Raider stories. The continued popularity of the franchise led to the 2018 film being added to HBO Max.
However, it’s important to note that Stranger Things wasn’t just lighthearted entertainment. Though not as grim as the IT series, Welcome to Derry, the first season of Stranger Things honestly portrayed difficult issues like intense bullying, loss, addiction, and families struggling with hardship, making it a surprisingly powerful show. It didn’t offer a romanticized version of the 1980s; instead, it showed the realities of things like prejudice and poverty, offering a different perspective than many Gen X viewers might have expected.
We still don’t have a release date for the Two Blue Vortex anime, but it’s currently planned to debut between 2026 and 2027. Luckily, the manga is already giving us a good idea of what’s coming. Similar to Naruto Shippuden, Boruto: Two Blue Vortex will jump forward in time, showing the characters as older and much more powerful. This will likely make the new series more serious and intense. However, that’s just the beginning – this new Naruto anime promises to feel like a completely fresh story.
Ray Liotta’s famous opening line in Goodfellas – “As far back as I can remember, I always wanted to be a gangster” – is more than just a memorable quote. It’s a brilliantly concise way to set up the entire story. Unlike other iconic lines from mob movies, this one perfectly foreshadows what’s to come, allowing viewers to experience the thrilling and dangerous world of organized crime for the next two hours.