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One of the strengths of an anthology series is how everything can change from season to season. Every season of The White Lotus takes place in a different resort; every season of American Horror Story has a different focus and different characters; and every season of Fargo follows a different story. But this can be a double-edged sword. While this format does allow for the story to start over from scratch, there’s always a risk that the following seasons won’t recapture the magic.

Star Trek’s most ambitious show is returning. Starfleet Academy Season 2 is set to return in 2027, and we’ve already got a ton of details about what this next batch of episodes will look like. While it’s true that Starfleet Academy Season 2 will be the final voyage for this series and crew, there’s still a huge story waiting for Trek fans of all generations.

There are only two things that are pure in David Lynch’s world, and those are love and terror. Both cut through the artifice of his films like the brilliant beams of light that illuminate Naomi Watts’ face when her character, Betty — a fresh-faced aspiring actress from Deep River, Ontario — arrives at LAX for the first time at the beginning of Mulholland Drive. Betty is about to learn the truth about Hollywood, a truth that’s darker and more horrifying than she ever could have imagined.

You know that person who's impossible to shop for? That's me. The secret, though, is pretty simple: I'd rather unwrap a weird, wonderful gift that fits my personality than something expensive that could've been for anyone. That’s the idea behind this list. It’s packed with amazing finds you'd never think to search for, but once you spot them, you'll know exactly who would love them. The best part is that everything is under $20.

Star Trek’s most ambitious show is returning. Starfleet Academy Season 2 is set to return in 2027, and we’ve already got a ton of details about what this next batch of episodes will look like. While it’s true that Starfleet Academy Season 2 will be the final voyage for this series and crew, there’s still a huge story waiting for Trek fans of all generations.

Every item on this list has a surprisingly practical reason to exist, whether it saves you time, prevents a mess, makes something you already own work better, or eliminates one of those minor inconveniences you've been tolerating for years. These are the kinds of clever finds that won't just get used once and left forgotten in a drawer — prepare to develop some very strong feelings about objects you'll suddenly be reaching for all the time.

A mysterious forest. A kidnapped child. An evil sorceress. They’re all the ingredients of the kind of classic fantasy epic that has been the staple of children’s stories for eons: Labyrinth, The Last Unicorn, The Neverending Story — you name it. But what else is there to do with this formula? How can one possibly make it novel in a landscape crowded with high-concept, high-speed animated movies?

Like its titular monster, Godzilla Minus One is an unstoppable juggernaut ready to take over the world. Originally released in Japan on November 3, 2023, Takashi Yamazaki’s epic monster movie continued to build momentum as it expanded overseas into different markets, earning raves from critics and fans as it went.

Every good hero needs an even better villain: although it’s perhaps a little cliché, it’s been a golden rule of storytelling for almost as long as we’ve been telling stories. Beowulf needs Grendel, the Fellowship of the Ring needs the insurmountable forces of Sauron, the Rebel Alliance needs the oppressive threat of the Galactic Empire.

Netflix has thousands of movies, and it’s easy to get paralyzed by your options. This is especially true for science fiction movies, because you’re not just selecting a story, but an entire universe. From dystopias to alien invasions to psychological thrillers, finding what’s worth watching in Netflix’s vast sci-fi library can be daunting. Thankfully, we’re here to help. You already know the big names in sci-fi, but here are 10 hidden gems currently streaming on Netflix.