Although the recently announced showrunner of Amazon's Mass Effect show doesn't have much Science fiction experience, their underrated 2012 web series teases a promising adaptation of Bioware's iconic games. Mass Effect has a good chance of being one of Prime Video's best shows if it's done right, and the showrunner quietly and unofficially auditioned to play the space opera more than a decade ago. Mass Effect showrunner Daniel Casey is perhaps best known for writing the script for 2021 Fast and Furious 9. Although it is reliable Fast 9 proof Casey is more than capable of breaking into established franchisesIt's…
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Apple TV+ Foundation The show began as a series of books by legendary science fiction author Isaac Asimov, but another project from the streaming platform could be part of the same larger shared universe as Asimov's space opera. Although the Foundation The books were drastically changed to create the show, yet it is somehow recognizably the same story. Asimov's world-building and extensive knowledge allowed for great flexibility during Foundationadaptation process, and Apple TV+ has applied a large portion of Asimov's canon to another project on its platform. With Foundation season three has been confirmed and on the way, the series'…
Doctor WhoSteven Moffat's 50th anniversary special "The Day of the Doctor" included three main actors as the Doctor, but Steven Moffat's original BBC pitch surprisingly had Jenna Coleman's Clara Oswald as the focus of the episode. All the best Doctor Who the companions have a lasting impact on the program, and Clara fits that description. The Impossible Girl became so intertwined with the Doctor's timeline that she became one of the most important figures in history. Doctor Who history. If Moffat's first idea for "The Day of the Doctor" had been put into production, Clara would have become even more…
Amazon is finally moving forward with its live-action adaptation of the Bioware game Mass Effect series of games, and while the creation of the next show may explore multiple locations, Prime should look at another of its video game adaptations as he shapes the destiny of his new space opera. Mass Effect has the potential to become one of the best shows on Prime Video if done right. THE Mass Effects Games are packed with vast amounts of lore and world-building that make them ripe for adaptation. However, it could easily fail if Amazon ignored why one of the platform's…
Members of Friends The cast appeared alongside their former co-stars in other projects, but one of the best reunions didn't come until a decade after the iconic sitcom ended in 2004. Friends not only does it remain one of the best comedies of all time, but it also boasts one of the best casts in TV history. The chemistry that existed between the six main actors is something that cannot be faked, and other projects have taken advantage of the phenomenon – albeit to a lesser extent. The main cast remained intact throughout all 10 seasons of Friendsallowing the main…
Doctor WhoJohn Hurt's 50th anniversary special 'The Day of the Doctor' is one of my favorite episodes of the series, and although John Hurt's War Doctor was a surprisingly good addition to the franchise, I'm still sure a new iteration of the Doctor was unnecessary. Of all the actors who have played the Doctor, Hurt is at the bottom of the list in terms of how many times he has taken on the role. Fortunately, it didn't take him long to portray a solid and believable version of the famous Time Lord, but I still wanted someone else to play…
with Avatar 5 Coming in 2031, the fourth sequel in the movie franchise could end James Cameron's epic sci-fi saga with a huge plot development teased by the film's exciting subtitle. The recurring cast members in the next three Avatar Sequels reveal a surprising amount about where the story is headed and who will survive the coming battles. However, the sparse narrative details for each upcoming Avatar Movie still leaves a lot to the imagination. The end of Avatar: The Way of Water The sequels leave many possibilities, but certain events must occur before the conclusion of the saga. After…
Warning: spoilers ahead for The Diplomat season 2.The Diplomat The season two finale left the future of Netflix's political drama in a completely unpredictable position, but the showrunner's recent comments have at least provided some strong clues about what awaits Keri Russell's Kate Wyler when the show returns. The Diplomat The story of the third season is still unclear, although Netflix has officially ordered another series of episodes. Showrunner Debora Cahn is still playing her cards close to her chestbut the information she has released suggests that a convincing twist is on the way. The off-screen death of Michael McKean's…
Warning: spoilers ahead for Star Trek: Lower Decks season 5.Star Trek: Lower Decks occupies a very specific place in the franchise and appears to be setting up its final season in a way that perfectly encapsulates the series' chaotic vibe. Star Trek: Lower Decks The Season 5 cast is responsible for bringing the animated characters to a fitting conclusion, as the show is scheduled to end when the finale airs on December 19, 2024. When that happens, the Star Trek The timeline could very well boast a major canonical event that other projects in the franchise will need to acknowledge.…
The Matrix Revolutions brought the epic sci-fi film trilogy to its conclusion, and while the film had a thrilling ending, most of the story fell victim to a really confusing choice made by the Wachowskis. Released just six months later The Matrix Reloadedboth 2003 films act as the first and second parts of what is essentially one big story - even if 1999 The Matrix It was what laid the foundation for his next two successors. Revolutions marked the end of the original Headquarters trilogy, but it didn't work very well. A fourth film in the franchise has already been…