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’I Play Rocky’ Review: Anthony Ippolito Delivers a Knockout Performance Original
If you asked 100 people to name a boxer, how many would name Rocky Balboa? That’s the power and legacy of this character, played by Sylvester Stallone in Rocky. The film has spawned five sequels and a reboot trilogy starring Michael B. Jordan as Adonis Creed, with a spinoff TV series titled Delphi on the way, focused on young boxers at the Delphi gym from the Creed trilogy. But none of this would be possible without Rocky‘s success.
'Your Mother Your Mother Your Mother' review: Ali kicks butt and breaks hearts
Disappointed, angry, or mourning the fact that Marvel Studios couldn’t move forward with Blade starring Oscar winner Mahershala Ali? Your Mother Your Mother Your Mother, written and directed by Bassam Tariq, is the film we didn’t know we needed, but the one we deserve. Ali stars as Latif, a devout Muslim who also secretly works as a contract hitman. He follows a strict code of never using guns and only killing people who absolutely deserve it.
'9-1-1's Bonkers Episode Rewrote the Show Forever
Published Sep 17, 2026, 4:25 PM EDT Ryan Cortero was born and raised in Toronto, Ontario, the home of Scott Pilgrim vs. the World and The Boys. He's passionate about all types of movies and shows, especially reality TV, superhero content, and indie dramas. When he travels, it’s mainly to Disney Parks around the world (Tokyo Disneyland Resort is his favourite). He graduated from Carleton University with a postbaccalaureate in Film Studies.
'9-1-1's Bonkers Episode Rewrote the Show Forever
From creators Ryan Murphy, Brad Falchuk, and Tim Minear, 9-1-1 follows the lives of various first responders in Los Angeles from firefighters and paramedics to dispatchers and police officers. The high-stakes procedural drama series stars Angela Bassett, Peter Krause, Aisha Hinds, and Oliver Stark in layered and compelling roles. The show has demonstrated that it's unlike any other throughout its eight seasons due to how it presents real-world disasters.
’Your Mother Your Mother Your Mother’ Review: Ali Kicks Ass & Breaks Hearts
Disappointed, angry, or mourning the fact that Marvel Studios couldn’t move forward with Blade starring Oscar winner Mahershala Ali? Your Mother Your Mother Your Mother, written and directed by Bassam Tariq, is the film we didn’t know we needed, but the one we deserve. Ali stars as Latif, a devout Muslim who also secretly works as a contract hitman. He follows a strict code of never using guns and only killing people who absolutely deserve it.
'NCIS' Rewrote the Series With Season 22's Formula Change
With a procedural series as long-running as NCIS, the show has seen its fair share of cast members come and go. After Mark Harmon, the face of the NCIS universe, exited the main series in Season 19, the final original cast member was David McCallum's Donald "Ducky" Mallard. But following the actor's death in 2023, NCIS paid tribute to the actor and his character in Season 21.
'NCIS' Rewrote the Series With Season 22's Formula Change
With a procedural series as long-running asNCIS, the show has seen its fair share of cast members come and go. After Mark Harmon, the face of the NCIS universe, exited the main series in Season 19, the final original cast member was David McCallum's Donald "Ducky" Mallard. But following the actor's death in 2023, NCIS paid tribute to the actor and his character in Season 21.
‘Coyote vs. Acme’ review: A Wile E. good comeback for the Looney Tunes
Coyote vs. Acme became the most important Looney Tunes movie without even intending to be. The film was set to release on July 21, 2023, before Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) swapped it out for Greta Gerwig‘s Barbie starring Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling. After months without a new release date, WBD shocked fans by saying they’d no longer release the finished film for a $30 million tax write-off. Unfortunately, this wasn’t the first time the studio pulled the plug on one of their films.
‘Coyote vs. Acme’ Review: A Wile E. Good Comeback for the Looney Tunes
Coyote vs. Acme became the most important Looney Tunes movie without even intending to be. The film was set to release on July 21, 2023, before Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) swapped it out for Greta Gerwig‘s Barbie starring Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling. After months without a new release date, WBD shocked fans by saying they’d no longer release the finished film for a $30 million tax write-off. Unfortunately, this wasn’t the first time the studio pulled the plug on one of their films.
Forget Going to Space, '9-1-1' Gave Us Athena's Best Moments in This Masterpiece Episode
9-1-1 Season 8 had one of the strangest emergencies in the series' history: a tornado of killer bees (colloquially dubbed "bee-nado"). With roughly 14.8 million of them swarming Los Angeles, the first responders get creative as they deal with situations they could've never been trained for. Along with this unique premise, the Season 8 premiere also sees Police Sergeant Athena Grant (Angela Bassett) tasked by the FBI to transport an inmate back to Los Angeles to testify in a sex trafficking case.
‘NCIS: Origins’ Worst Episode Proves It Will Never Match the Original
When NCIS: Origins was first announced, it was marketed as a prequel story featuring Leroy Jethro Gibbs — the face of the NCIS franchise. Mark Harmon played the role of Gibbs from 2003 — when JAG had its backdoor pilot for NCIS — to 2021, when he exited in NCIS Season 19. Longtime fans were sad to see the beloved character leave, and all hope seemed lost for his potential return.
8 Years Ago, This '9-1-1' Episode Changed the Show Forever
From creators Ryan Murphy, Brad Falchuk, and Tim Minear, 9-1-1 follows the lives of various first responders in Los Angeles from firefighters to paramedics to dispatchers to police officers. The high-stakes procedural drama series stars Angela Bassett, Peter Krause, Aisha Hinds, and Oliver Stark in layered and compelling roles. The show has demonstrated that it's unlike any other throughout its eight seasons due to how it presents real-world disasters.
‘Daredevil: Born Again’s Original Ending Would’ve Completely Ruined This Polarizing Character
Editor's Note: The following contains spoilers for Daredevil: Born Again, Season 2From the very beginning of Daredevil Born Again, the series set a precedent that no character would be safe from harm. Just moments after seeing Matt Murdock (Charlie Cox), Karen Page (Deborah Ann Woll), and Foggy Nelson (Elden Henson) reunited for the first time since Netflix's Daredevil was cancelled, the series premiere featured Foggy's shocking death.
‘Daredevil: Born Again’s Original Ending Would’ve Completely Ruined This Polarizing Character
Editor's Note: The following contains spoilers for Daredevil: Born Again, Season 2From the very beginning of Daredevil Born Again, the series set a precedent that no character would be safe from harm. Just moments after seeing Matt Murdock (Charlie Cox), Karen Page (Deborah Ann Woll), and Foggy Nelson (Elden Henson) reunited for the first time since Netflix's Daredevil was cancelled, the series premiere featured Foggy's shocking death.
Prime Video's 6-Part Psychological Thriller Is So Brilliant That It Rewards Every Rewatch
With the streaming era, viewers have access to all types of shows across different genres. One of the most popular genres is psychological thrillers. These shows blend drama and suspense with the horrors within one's own mind, blurring the line between reality and fiction. As an audience member, you begin to question whether the protagonist or narrator is reliable or not.
NCIS's Newest Spinoff Owes Everything to One Fan-Favorite Character
With over 1,000 episodes across the NCIS franchise, a new series is being added to its growing lineup. CBS casually dropped a major bombshell that Sam Hanna (LL Cool J) will be back to lead another NCIS spinoff, titled NCIS: New York. The series will see Hanna return to his hometown of New York City, where he'll partner with a roguish agent played by Scott Caan and help lead a new team as they're tasked with high-stakes missions to defend one of the most vital cities and ports in the world.
CBS Needs To Make a Bold Call With 'NCIS' Starting With Timothy McGee
After over two decades on network television, NCIS is one of the longest-running police procedurals of all time. Since then, all the original cast members have exited the series for various reasons. This leaves Sean Murray's Timothy McGee as the most tenured character since his introduction back in Season 1, Episode 7, "Sub Rosa." Although McGee was only intended to be a one-time guest star, he became a recurring character in Season 1 before being promoted to series regular in Season 2.
Apple TV’s Stellar 8-Part Drama Series Is Quietly Becoming Streaming’s Perfect Weekend Binge
Since its launch in 2019, Apple TV has been releasing high-quality original shows that have gone on to become award-winning series. With everything from Ted Lasso to Severance and The Morning Show, the platform covers a multitude of genres. While Apple TV doesn't have an extensive library, some shows aren't talked about enough because they're overshadowed by the vast amount of competing streaming content.
Apple TV’s Stellar 8-Part Drama Series Is Quietly Becoming Streaming’s Perfect Weekend Binge
Since its launch in 2019, Apple TV has been releasing high-quality original shows that have gone on to become award-winning series. With everything from Ted Lasso to Severance and The Morning Show, the platform covers a multitude of genres. While Apple TV doesn't have an extensive library, some shows aren't talked about enough because they're overshadowed by the vast amount of competing streaming content.
Netflix Quietly Rewrote the Rules of Streaming With Its 6-Part Mystery Thriller
Published Apr 8, 2026, 11:54 PM EDT Ryan Cortero was born and raised in Toronto, Ontario, the home of Scott Pilgrim vs. the World and The Boys. He's passionate about all types of movies and shows, especially reality TV, superhero content, and indie dramas. When he travels, it’s mainly to Disney Parks around the world (Tokyo Disneyland Resort is his favourite). He graduated from Carleton University with a postbaccalaureate in Film Studies.
Netflix Quietly Rewrote the Rules of Streaming With Its 6-Part Mystery Thriller
Audiences are spoiled for choice when it comes to deciding what to watch on streamers like Apple TV, Netflix, and HBO Max, to name a few. With new shows dropping every week, it can feel overwhelming to choose between starting something brand new or going back to a familiar favorite. However, there's one genre of TV that many viewers seek out new content for: mystery thrillers.
Netflix’s 2-Part Fantasy Series Is Officially the Best Adaptation Ever
Adaptations of any medium can be very hit or miss. Retelling a manga in an anime format sometimes turns out well (though not always), but what's more concerning is when a manga gets a live-action adaptation. As manga and anime become more and more popular in North America, Hollywood keeps trying to use the popularity of these stories to recreate them in live-action.
This Stephen King-Approved 2-Part Sci-Fi That Gets “Even Better” Is the Perfect Weekend Binge
With the amount of content in the streaming era, it takes a lot for a show to stand out, especially when it's an original property. Limited series are more enticing for viewers who are crunched for time and overwhelmed by a long watchlist. When shows have more than one season, word of mouth can play a big role in convincing viewers to tune in.
This Stephen King-Approved 2-Part Sci-Fi That Gets “Even Better” Is the Perfect Weekend Binge
With the amount of content in the streaming era, it takes a lot for a show to stand out, especially when it's an original property. Limited series are more enticing for viewers who are crunched for time and overwhelmed by a long watchlist. When shows have more than one season, word of mouth can play a big role in convincing viewers to tune in.
Netflix’s 2-Part Fantasy Adventure Series Is So Good, It Could Last Forever
Netflix may have launched its streaming platform with tons of original content, but as it's gotten bigger, it's started to produce more adaptations of popular books, TV shows, and manga. Shows like Bridgerton and The Lincoln Lawyer have been successful for the platform, as there's a ton of source material to adapt across multiple seasons. This has also proven successful with Virgin River, which was recently renewed for Season 8, making it Netflix's longest-running scripted series.
Netflix’s 2-Part Fantasy Adventure Series Is So Good, It Could Last Forever
Netflix may have launched its streaming platform with tons of original content, but as it's gotten bigger, it's started to produce more adaptations of popular books, TV shows, and manga. Shows like Bridgerton and The Lincoln Lawyer have been successful for the platform, as there's a ton of source material to adapt across multiple seasons. This has also proven successful with Virgin River, which was recently renewed for Season 8, making it Netflix's longest-running scripted series.
Apple TV's 10/10 Sci-Fi Show Hit Its Darkest Point Yet in Just 2 Minutes
While Apple TV may not be the biggest streaming service in terms of its library, it does consistently provide high-quality content. From a comedy-drama like Shrinking to an action sci-fi show like Monarch: Legacy of Monsters, the platform covers a range of genres that are well-received amongst critics. One of the best shows on there is Dan Erickson's Severance, which currently holds a 95% score on Rotten Tomatoes.
Apple TV's 10/10 Sci-Fi Show Hit Its Darkest Point Yet in Just 2 Minutes
While Apple TV may not be the biggest streaming service in terms of its library, it does consistently provide high-quality content. From a comedy-drama like Shrinking to an action sci-fi show like Monarch: Legacy of Monsters, the platform covers a range of genres that are well-received amongst critics. One of the best shows on there is Dan Erickson's Severance, which currently holds a 95% score on Rotten Tomatoes.
Netflix’s 2-Part Fantasy Adventure Series That Keeps Getting Better Is the Perfect Weekend Binge
With Netflix leading the transition to the streaming era, subscribers are constantly looking for exciting, original content. Shows like Wednesday and Bridgerton have topped the global charts across multiple seasons for many years. Now that Stranger Things, one of their flagship series, is concluding after 10 years, it's time for the live-action One Piece adaptation to be Netflix's next big fantasy adventure hit. Based on Eiichiro Oda's popular manga, One Piece follows Monkey D.
Netflix’s 2-Part Fantasy Adventure Series That Keeps Getting Better Is the Perfect Weekend Binge
With Netflix leading the transition to the streaming era, subscribers are constantly looking for exciting, original content. Shows like Wednesday and Bridgerton have topped the global charts across multiple seasons for many years. Now that Stranger Things, one of their flagship series, is concluding after 10 years, it's time for the live-action One Piece adaptation to be Netflix's next big fantasy adventure hit. Based on Eiichiro Oda's popular manga, One Piece follows Monkey D.
‘One Piece’ Season 1 Recap: What To Remember Before Netflix’s Fantasy Adventure Series Returns
Almost 30 years since Eiichiro Oda introduced One Piece to the world, the franchise has become one of the most popular ongoing manga and anime stories of all time, spanning over 100 volumes and 1,100 episodes to date. So it's no surprise that a big company like Netflix would release a live-action One Piece.
‘One Piece’ Season 1 Recap: What To Remember Before Netflix’s Fantasy Adventure Series Returns
Almost 30 years since Eiichiro Oda introduced One Piece to the world, the franchise has become one of the most popular ongoing manga and anime stories of all time, spanning over 100 volumes and 1,100 episodes to date. So it's no surprise that a big company like Netflix would release a live-action One Piece.
After 4 Seasons on Netflix, 'Bridgerton' Officially Breaks a Longstanding Series Tradition
Editor's note: The below contains spoilers for the Bridgerton Season 4 finale. After waiting weeks for Bridgerton's Part 2 return, Season 4 has come to an end in a game-changing way for the franchise. The jam-packed finale concluded on an emotional rollercoaster, from the reveal of a new Lady Whistledown (still voiced by the iconic Julie Andrews) to Violet (Ruth Gemmell) breaking her relationship off with Marcus (Daniel Francis).
After 4 Seasons on Netflix, 'Bridgerton' Officially Breaks a Longstanding Series Tradition
Editor's note: The below contains spoilers for the Bridgerton Season 4 finale. After waiting weeks for Bridgerton's Part 2 return, Season 4 has come to an end in a game-changing way for the franchise. The jam-packed finale concluded on an emotional rollercoaster, from the reveal of a new Lady Whistledown (still voiced by the iconic Julie Andrews) to Violet (Ruth Gemmell) breaking her relationship off with Marcus (Daniel Francis).
'Daredevil: Born Again' Season 2 Is Officially Fixing a Fan-Favorite Character
After a near-perfect first season, the highly anticipated Daredevil: Born Again Season 2 is right around the corner. Marvel Television has already started the year strong with Destin Daniel Cretton's Wonder Man, and based on the Daredevil: Born Again Season 2 trailer, it looks like they're not slowing down any time soon. From Daredevil's (Charlie Cox) new suit to the return of Krysten Ritter's Jessica Jones, there's a lot to be excited about.
'Daredevil: Born Again' Season 2 Is Officially Fixing a Fan-Favorite Character
Image via Netflix, Disney+ After a near-perfect first season, the highly anticipated Daredevil: Born Again Season 2 is right around the corner. Marvel Television has already started the year strong with Destin Daniel Cretton's Wonder Man, and based on the Daredevil: Born Again Season 2 trailer, it looks like they're not slowing down any time soon. From Daredevil's (Charlie Cox) new suit to the return of Krysten Ritter's Jessica Jones, there's a lot to be excited about.
Hulu's Biggest Sci-Fi Hit Just Did Something Completely Unheard of With Its Season 2 Return
Editor's note: The below contains spoilers for the Paradise Season 2 premiere. After almost a year, it's time to head back to Paradise. With questions still left unanswered after the Season 1 finale, fans have been waiting with bated breath for the next installment. Season 1 ends with Xavier Collins (Sterling K. Brown) flying a plane to go out and find his wife, Teri Rogers-Collins (Enuka Okuma), who was left stranded in Atlanta when the world was coming to an end.
Hulu's Biggest Sci-Fi Hit Just Did Something Completely Unheard of With Its Season 2 Return
Editor's note: The below contains spoilers for the Paradise Season 2 premiere. After almost a year, it's time to head back to Paradise. With questions still left unanswered after the Season 1 finale, fans have been waiting with bated breath for the next installment. Season 1 ends with Xavier Collins (Sterling K. Brown) flying a plane to go out and find his wife, Teri Rogers-Collins (Enuka Okuma), who was left stranded in Atlanta when the world was coming to an end.
'Paradise' Season 2 Review
This spoiler-free review of Paradise Season 2 covers Episodes 1-7. It does contain spoilers for Season 1. A little over a year since the first season premiered, Dan Fogelman‘s Paradise Season 2 delivers a huge expansion of the world and even more mysteries to uncover. While the marketing for Season 1 made Paradise seem like a normal political thriller and murder-mystery series, the series premiere added an extra layer by setting the events in a post-apocalyptic future.
2 Years Later, Netflix’s 86% RT Epic Fantasy Series Is About To Become the Next ‘Stranger Things’ Replacement
After almost 10 years, Stranger Things has wrapped up with a divisive finale. Regardless of what audiences may feel about the show's final season, it was one of the biggest shows on Netflix for years worldwide. The question now is: what will fill the Demogorgon-shaped hole left by Stranger Things? The platform needs an all-ages show filled with fantastical elements, a strong cast committed to their roles, and a wide world of stories to tell for years to come.
This Game-Changing BBC Crime Drama Masterpiece Still Holds Up 9 Years Later
Debuting in Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's A Study in Scarlet in 1887, Sherlock Holmes has been a pop culture staple for over a century. There have been various adaptations of the character, one of which featured Robert Downey Jr. as the detective using martial arts. But the best telling of the character is in Mark Gatiss and Steven Moffat's Sherlock.
This Game-Changing BBC Crime Drama Masterpiece Still Holds Up 9 Years Later
Ryan Cortero February 11, 2026 at 2:33 PM Debuting in Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's A Study in Scarlet in 1887, Sherlock Holmes has been a pop culture staple for over a century. There have been various adaptations of the character, one of which featured Robert Downey Jr. as the detective using martial arts. But the best telling of the character is in Mark Gatiss and Steven Moffat's Sherlock.
'The Mandalorian's $360M Price Tag Proved It Was Never Going To Stay on Disney+ Forever
After almost seven years without a theatrical Star Wars film, Jon Favreau and Dave Filoni's The Mandalorian and Grogu will finally grace the big screen later this year. Continuing from Favreau and Filoni's The Mandalorian series on Disney+, the movie sees the titular duo, Din Djarin (Pedro Pascal) and Grogu, on a mission with the New Republic after the fall of the Galactic Empire. Given the success of the Disney+ series, it's about time these lovable TV characters made the jump to theaters.
NCIS finally made a decision about Timothy McGee
With more than 400 episodes across one of CBS's best franchises to date, NCIS is one of the longest-running police procedural shows on network television today. The series has seen its share of cast members come and go through the NCIS universe. While none of the original stars are still present in the series, the most-tenured actor on NCIS is Sean Murray, who plays Timothy McGee.
'Wonder Man's Most Ambitious Move Gives This Controversial MCU Character a Redemption Arc
Editor's note: The below contains spoilers for the Wonder Man finale. After two years, the second Marvel Spotlight series, Wonder Man, has finally been released on Disney+. The Spotlight label under Marvel Studios is given to the more grounded and character-driven stories told within the ever-growing Marvel Cinematic Universe. With that in mind, it's safe to assume that Wonder Man won't have ties to this year's Avengers: Doomsday from the Russo Brothers.
‘NCIS’ Finally Made a Decision About Timothy McGee
With more than 400 episodes across one of CBS's best franchises to date, NCIS is one of the longest-running police procedural shows on network television today. The series has seen its share of cast members come and go through the NCIS universe. While none of the original stars are still present in the series, the most-tenured actor on NCIS is Sean Murray, who plays Timothy McGee.
'Send Help' Review Original
After Sam Raimi‘s last two directorial films, Oz the Great and Powerful and Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness, featured well-known IPs, the director is back with an original story that his fans will surely enjoy. Send Help, written by Mark Swift and Damian Shannon, is a mix of Robert Zemeckis‘ Cast Away and Rob Reiner‘s adaptation of Stephen King‘s Misery in all the best ways.
Jacob Elordi Is at His Best in Guillermo del Toro's Loaded Adaptation Original
The latest creature feature from Guillermo del Toro has finally arrived after over a decade development. When you look at del Toro’s filmography, the writer-director loves working on dark fantasy projects.
A Chilling Refresh for Rian Johnson's Franchise
After Rian Johnson‘s Knives Out became a surprise hit in 2019, there’s been a resurgence in mystery stories. With a three-year wait between each Knives Out entry, audiences are clamoring for more whodunnits to keep them entertained. Thankfully, there is no shortage of them from Only Murders in the Building to Johnson’s other detective project, Poker Face.
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