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10 Times Queen Maeve Proved She Can Be A Hero On The Boys
Amazon's hit superhero show The Boys boasts a colorful cast of characters, but lying amongst them all are the straight-talkers like Queen Maeve. Queen Maeve's honest way of speaking and stoic cynicism have set her apart from the zanier members of the cast. Queen Maeve, whose real name is Margaret "Maggie" Shaw, goes on an inspiring journey from antagonist to anti-hero throughout the first three seasons of The Boys.
10 Television Heroes Who Are One Step Away From Villainy
The best television shows give audiences a solid variety of heroes and villains to root for. Even more in the modern day have viewers begun to adopt a favorable opinion of anti-heroes, such as Frank Castle in The Punisher. These heroes, who sit on the fence between the traditional views of good and evil, perform a delicate balancing act with their heroism. Some television heroes, however, risk turning to villainy for good.
10 Best Video Game Robots
Robots have been a staple in video games for many years, appearing in massive franchises such as Metroid, Metal Gear Solid, and even Super Mario. Whether they appear to the player as a small, unassuming enemy, a trusted ally, or a gargantuan beast built to elicit a fear response, robots are loved and welcomed in almost any video game. However, some robots stand out thanks to their unique designs or intriguing backstories.
10 Scenes On The Boys Where Frenchie Proved He Can Be A Hero
Gore-fest superhero epic The Boys boasts a stellar cast of main characters to compliment its exciting storylines. One of these characters is Frenchie, a French-Algerian gun-runner who was eventually approached by Grace Mallory and offered slightly more honest work. That was where Frenchie met Butcher and Mother's Milk, and his journey as a member of The Boys began. Throughout the series, Frenchie has remained the team's heart and soul despite his dark background.
10 Best Video Game Thieves
Out of all the classes present in video games, such as assassins and fighters, thieves have perhaps some of the most varied characters of them all. After all, there are so many things to steal in so many different worlds, that it's no surprise players are treated to a wide range of sticky-fingered thieves. Some thieves are not only better at their jobs than others, but also better at leaving a lasting impression in the minds of the players that encounter them.
10 Video Game Heroes Who Are One Step Away From Villainy
With mechanics such as Dishonored's chaos system and Red Dead Redemption 2's honor system, video games incorporate morality more and more with each passing year. It provides an exciting, extra layer of immersion for those who love to roleplay their characters, and an extra layer of challenge and intrigue for those who usually gun through levels with reckless abandon. When it comes to characters who toe the line between heroism and villainy, video games do it best.
Stray's 10 Best Robots, Ranked
As one of the stand-out games of 2022 so far, it's no surprise to many that one of Stray's strengths is its quirky cast of characters. Despite the player character being a small, stray cat, every other character they encounter throughout the game, except the enemy Zurks and the cat family at the beginning, will be a robot. Unfortunately, humanity in Stray has long since perished by the time the game begins, and these robots have taken their place.
10 Ways Attack On Titan Got Better Since The First Episode
As a definitive entry in the anime hall of fame, Attack On Titan has never failed to show its audience exactly why it deserves all the hype it's gotten. As viewers have followed protagonist Eren Jaeger in his battle against his enemies, the series has continued to leap from strength to strength. While most anime suffer under the weight of their success, Attack On Titan and its team thrive under increasing pressure.
10 Advantages To Being A Cat In Stray
Carpet scratching simulator Stray has burst onto screens worldwide due to its compassionate storytelling, gorgeous world-building, and compelling characters. Stray puts its players in control of an unnamed cat, who seeks to return to their family after being separated from them during the game's opening sequence. The studio behind Stray's development, BlueTwelve Studio, crafts a uniquely cat-like experience for their players.
10 Things About Serial Experiments Lain That Still Hold Up
Some anime can lose a lot of their relevance and grandeur with the passing of time. Some, for example, fall victim to portraying outdated views, while others suffer from their much simpler plot lines, having been written in a time when fewer avenues had been explored in media. Avant-garde anime Serial Experiments Lain, however, shine brightly in front of the current backdrop.
10 Best Special Attacks In Hunter X Hunter
The world of Hunter x Hunter is home to a menagerie of powerful abilities. The power system in the popular series is called Nen. Nen allows for a large amount of creativity on the user's behalf, with Nen users able to tailor their abilities around their own skills and fighting styles. Some characters are far more adept at Nen than others, and it means that when they fight, viewers are treated to a true spectacle.
10 Most Emotional Characters In Hunter X Hunter
Quirky characters are Hunter x Hunter's thing. Most characters in Hunter x Hunter lean toward the cool, calm, and collected, not ready to show their emotions lest they be seen as a weakness, but some wear their emotions proudly. From the incredibly creepy Hisoka Morow to the insatiably curious Hunter Association Chairman Isaac Netero, the varied cast of characters is bound to satisfy any viewer, and give them a character they can relate to or bond with.
10 Most Iconic Female Protagonists In Video Games, Ranked
For as long as video games have been around, women have fought to make themselves known within the medium. Now, with all the video game advancements of the modern era, they're coming to the forefront thanks to trailblazers like Lara Croft. Women are also cementing themselves in already established franchises such as Uncharted and Assassin's Creed. Some female protagonists leave lasting impressions on their audience, whether it be due to nostalgia, characterization, or just overall uniqueness.
9 Best Romances In Dragon Age Inquisition, Ranked
If there's one thing Bioware does well in their games, it's romance. From the angst-ridden tale of Hawke and Fenris in Dragon Age 2 to the ride-or-die loyalty that comes with Shepard and Garrus in Mass Effect, there's rarely a romance considered sub-par across their extensive library. The third installment of the Dragon Age saga, Dragon Age Inquisition doesn't renege on any of the drama-filled romances its predecessors have delivered.
10 Video Game Characters Who Were Forced To Grow Up Too Soon
Life isn't easy for a video game character. If they aren't being shot at, chased relentlessly, or hounded by a mystical entity from outer space, they're grappling with their past and the trauma that comes with it. Sometimes, these protagonists and characters find their childhoods unaffected by these events. More often than not, though, it shapes them for the rest of their life. Some characters, through circumstances created by themselves or otherwise, are forced to grow up way before their years.
Which Kingdom Hearts Character Are You, Based On Your Zodiac Sign?
When it comes to casts of varied characters, Kingdom Hearts does a brilliant job of bringing different personalities to the table with its large ensemble. Whether a player is an extroverted social butterfly or an introverted and independent individual, they'll find someone they relate to while playing the games in this Square Enix franchise. This makes it easy to match each zodiac sign with a Kingdom Hearts character.
8 Anime Villains Who Depend On Their Heroes
Typically, villains in anime are proactive. They're forming grandiose plots, destroying cities, and, more often than not, ruining the protagonist's life with no input needed from anyone around them. They are villains, after all; it is simply part of the role they play. Some villains, however, struggle to exist without their heroes.
10 Anime Characters Who Should Switch Career Paths
Some anime characters know exactly who they want to be. Naruto believed himself destined to become Hokage in Naruto, Gon was determined to become a Hunter in Hunter x Hunter, and even Usagi Tsukino graciously stepped into her role as Sailor Moon once she'd had some training and a helping hand from her friends. Put simply, they love what they do, and they do it well. Other anime characters aren't as adept at their chosen career path.
10 Best Video Game Adventurers
With video games often serving as a break from reality, it's no surprise that many protagonists visit far-flung places, forgotten tombs, and strange, exciting worlds. In addition, adventurers in video games aren't afraid to brave peculiar and dangerous frontiers, which means they also have to deal with some pretty nasty enemies. Regardless of what barrier falls into an adventurer's path, one thing is for certain: they will persist onwards in an attempt to see and understand more of their world.
10 Best Video Game Assassins
Assassination in video games is serious business; for some iconic characters, it's either all they've ever known or the one thing they've managed to perfect. Possessing the ability to take out their targets with expert precision, they're a feared type of character who shouldn't be taken too lightly lest someone risk being permanently silenced.
10 Best Video Game Samurai
Samurai were a proficient class of warriors derived from 10th century Japan. As more and more video games drew inspiration from Japan and its rich history, it was only a matter of time before brilliant samurai representations began to find their way into the playable medium. Samurai warriors were considered highly-trained and essential parts of their respective armies, and the same can be said for the samurai characters featured across various games.
10 Anime Characters Who Would Make Great Magical Girls
Magical girls in anime embody love and hope, typically possessing a large number of desirable qualities that make them likable characters and powerful heroes. For example, although Usagi Tsukino from Sailor Moon is depicted as lazy and childish, she doesn't hesitate to put herself in harm's way to protect those she loves when it matters. There are plenty of women and girls in anime that don't hail from magical girl series, but would still make phenomenal magical girls regardless.
The 10 Best Love Death + Robots Episodes, Ranked
With the release of its third season, Love, Death + Robots now has 35 short episodes to choose from for audiences in search of beautiful animation and unique stories. There's something for everyone in this Netflix anthology series, ranging from lighthearted fluff pieces about sentient yogurt to darker episodes that are most certainly a thinly veiled commentary on our current society.
10 Anime Villains Who Peaked Too Soon
A majority of villains in anime commit some impressive feats. Whether it be leveling cities, killing heroes, or simply putting into motion unfathomable sociopolitical changes, villains love to cause a scene and make sure there's plenty of commotion afterward. For some villains, however, their earth-shattering moment of villain infamy just comes too soon.
10 Cartoon Heroes Who Are One Step Away From Villainy
Cartoons have been known for years to bring joy to a wide audience. Shows like Spongebob Squarepants retain viewers from childhood through adulthood by using silly gags and humorous situations, while others such as Avatar: The Legend Of Korra elevate the genre by introducing hard-hitting storylines and deep character development alongside expert animation.
Bob's Burgers: 10 Episodes Everyone Should Watch Before Seeing The Movie
Based on the show of the same name, The Bob's Burgers Movie will follow the Belcher family – Bob, Linda, Tina, Gene, and Louise – and their iconic burger restaurant after a burst water main just outside their front door creates a giant sinkhole. The sinkhole puts a huge dent in Bob's plans for a successful summer, leaving their portion of the street inaccessible to customers.
Hunter X Hunter: 5 Times Where Gon Showed His Humanity (& 5 Where He Almost Lost It)
Gon Freecss is the friendly, compassionate protagonist of Hunter X Hunter. His kind demeanor, pleasant way of speaking, and overt selfishness help offset most of the series' darker themes. Gon and his best friend Killua make for an enthralling duo to follow throughout the anime-adapted arcs. Hunter X Hunter is a complicated show, however, that aims to show the different sides each person can possess, no matter how good they might be.
10 Anime Heroes Who Are One Step Away From Villainy
The good versus evil dichotomy in media, particularly anime, has been analyzed, pulled apart, and reconstructed so many times that it can sometimes be hard to keep track of who the villain is supposed to be. For viewers, it's no longer a matter of being pointed in the direction of one evil and villainous individual, but instead, a whole multitude of options for heroes and villains alike.
10 Anime Villains Who Provided Comic Relief
Villains in anime are there to strike fear into the hearts of viewers. They're dangerous, powerful, and will often do anything they can to get in the heroes' way and make sure they can't complete their noble goal. Villains typically take themselves pretty seriously, and it typically makes the confrontation scenes much tenser. However, some villains provide audiences with more than just fear because they can also be some of the funniest characters on the show, intentionally or otherwise.
Hunter X Hunter: 10 Ways Meruem Is The Best Anime Villain
Just before the 2011 series of Hunter x Hunter went on indefinite hiatus in 2014, protagonist Gon encountered the most terrifying villain of his young life: Meruem, the Chimera Ant King. Meruem was the last major antagonist Hunter x Hunter saw, and arguably the most impressive. The chimera ants were a feared species of enemy that caused the Hunter Association to send in an elite team of hunters to eliminate them; Meruem was the most powerful of them all.
10 Anime Characters Who Believe Violence Is Always The Answer
Most anime fans know the trope — the hot-headed protagonist always being held back by their calm and peaceful friend, told to be patient even in the craziest situations. The dynamic often leads to lots of laughs, a ton of adventures, and some heartwarming moments, but not every violent character wants sidekick to keep them calm. Some anime characters just want to let loose, to charge forward with instinct and adrenaline, and solve every problem with their fists.
10 Anime Characters Who Didn't Get Their Happily Ever After
Some of the most popular and best anime franchises available right now are stories of hope and passion, stories of staring adversity in the face and not backing down. Protagonists like Tanjiro Kamado and Yuji Itadori show audiences that happy endings are worth fighting for, even if they aren't guaranteed. In anime especially, happy endings can be few and far between. While viewers may spend the majority of a series cheering for a beloved character, sometimes hard work and grit just aren't enough.
Rick & Morty: 10 Things Morty Learned From Rick
Despite Beth and Jerry's (mainly Jerry's) best efforts at keeping Rick away from their grandson, the titular characters in Rick & Morty have formed a bond that no other duo on the show could compare to. Even at the end of Season 5, when the pair found itself in a familial break-up of sorts, Rick and Morty came back together just in time for the grand finale. It's no surprise then that Morty has picked up a litany of habits, skills, and life lessons from his mega genius grandpa.
10 Things That Make No Sense About Euphoria
Joining the ranks of teen shows that love to push the boundaries of believability, Euphoria burst onto screens in 2019 with a heavy dose of glitter and drama. Following the lives of multiple teenagers at East Highland high school, Euphoria is narrated by Rue Bennett, played by Zendaya, who ends up at the center of most of the chaos occurring in the town. One big criticism of Euphoria, however, is just how often it seems to blur the lines between realism and absurdity.
Rick & Morty: Rick's 10 Biggest Accomplishments, Ranked
As perhaps the greatest mind the world of Rick & Morty has ever seen, it's no surprise that the titular character has such a long list of brilliant achievements. From ridiculous inventions that break the rules of reality, to entire worlds within the battery of his spaceship, Rick doesn't even allow science to get in the way of his genius. Out of all of the things Rick has done, however, some are standout accomplishments, whether they're impressive to just himself, or others as well.
Rick & Morty: 4 Merciful Characters (& 5 Who Show No Mercy)
The characters in the world of Rick And Morty are a morally gray mash-up of people that are never entirely good or evil, with even titular character Morty, who tends to align himself more with heroics, not being exempt from making some pretty terrible decisions. A better judgment of the characters then would perhaps be how merciful they are, and how they treat those who very clearly don't have the upper hand. When it comes down to it, do they swiftly vanquish their foes without a second thought?
Horizon Forbidden West: All Major Settlements, Ranked (& What Services They Provide)
Horizon Forbidden West is both vast and exciting, occupied by a multitude of different tribes that have taken to settling different parts of the explorable world. The Tenakth, who are split into three sub-groups, have spread out across the land and can be found in all corners of the west, while the Utaru stay closer to home. The exploratory attitude of the various tribes has brought about many major settlements, each with its own set of unique opportunities for the player.
Horizon Forbidden West: GAIA’s 9 Subordinate Functions, Ranked And Explained
GAIA is the single most advanced artificial intelligence ever created in the Horizon series, made to oversee Project Zero Dawn and its nine subordinate functions. GAIA and these nine functions reintroduced life to the Earth, and successfully rebuilt it after the devastating effects of the Faro Plague. Unfortunately, a mysterious signal caused each of the nine subordinate functions to gain sentience and go rogue, breaking away from GAIA to retreat to different corners of the world.
Horizon Forbidden West: 5 Things We Love About The Base (& 5 Things That Could Be Improved)
Since her fight against Eclipse and HADES ended after the finale of Horizon Zero Dawn, Aloy has spent the six months before Horizon Forbidden West traveling the lands in search of a GAIA copy. The player quickly begins to realize that Aloy has been alone this entire time and she's continued to live her isolated life, failing to keep contact with any friends she'd made during her journey. Aloy is a lone wolf but Horizon Forbidden West introduces a place for her to finally call home.
Demon Slayer: 10 Anime Characters Who Would Be Great Hashira (& Their Breathing Style)
The Hashira in Demon Slayer are the pinnacle of the talent in the Demon Slayer Corps, made up of the nine most skilled combatants across the organization. Their personalities tend to differ greatly, from the stoic and calm Giyu to the bubbly and sweet Mitsuru Kanroji, and the only defining factor they tend to have besides strength is the desire to protect and save innocent people.
Hunter X Hunter: 5 Moments Where Killua Showed His Humanity (& 5 Where He Almost Lost It)
Yoshihiro Togashi's iconic work, Hunter X Hunter, has a plethora of themes, one of them being the exploration of people's humanity, more specifically the thin line they can walk between having humanity and swiftly losing it. While all of the characters experience this journey in one way or another, few others represent the dichotomy as well as Killua Zoldyck. Born into a generational family of well-respected assassins, Killua and the Zoldyck name he carries are feared throughout the land.
7 Best Horizon Forbidden West Outfits, Ranked
Aloy's second foray into wilds she's never seen before brings with it a variety of new machines, characters, resources, and best of all, intricately designed outfits that look incredible in Guerilla Games' new sandbox environment. The outfits Aloy can wear in Horizon Forbidden West, much like its predecessor Zero Dawn, are not just cosmetic.
Jackass Forever: All New Cast Members, Ranked
For twenty-two years now the original Jackass cast has been entertaining viewers with their own, personal brand of crazy, slapstick comedy. From firing themselves out of cannons to being bit, stung, and pinched by every dangerous animal the world has to offer, it's safe to say they sacrifice their wellbeings in search of comedy.
10 Best Jackass Forever Stunts, Ranked
After eleven years of absence, the Jackass team is finally back with their latest - and supposedly final - installment, Jackass Forever . Despite the core cast's growing age, they're showing zero signs of slowing down in the newest movie, and in some cases, it seems they're even willing to go further than ever before.
Every Main Character From Rick & Morty Ranked By Likability
In the zany world of Rick And Morty, the Smith family are the stand-out main characters in a series full of reality-warping individuals. The entirety of the family appears in the very first episode of the show and, despite its focus on titular characters Rick and Morty in the earliest seasons, the remaining three family members have since had plenty of screentime and attracted their own fans.
South Park: 10 Characters With Great Potential
The popular animated show South Park doesn't shy away from pushing its characters to their limits. The four leads, Stan Marsh, Kyle Broflovski, Eric Cartman, and Kenny McCormick, have gone through countless weird and wonderful situations since the debut of the show in 1997, and each of their personalities and backstories are well-cemented in their universe. The four boys are often joined by a revolving door of different characters, some of whom have yet to see their true moment in the spotlight.
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