Horror fans are in for an exciting 2025. With iconic franchises expanding into TV series and hit shows returning for new seasons, there's a lot to look forward to next year, including series based on some of the best horror films of all time. From psychological thrillers to post-apocalyptic nightmares, as well as another Stephen King-Mike Flanagan duo, the upcoming releases are calibrated to keep viewers on edge. While it's still obviously too early to know whether the upcoming shows will truly hit the sweet spot among fans of the genre, there's plenty of room for optimism surrounding a handful…
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Resident Foreigner stands out as a tasty mix of quirky humor, offbeat storytelling and heartwarming moments set against a sci-fi backdrop – and there are more shows like it out there. Resident Foreigner stars Alan Tudyk as Harry Vanderspeigle, a flawed, genocidal alien who poses as a small-town Colorado doctor and eventually becomes sympathetic to the human cause. The show delves into everything from eccentric human interactions to larger existential questions. Whether it's the off-kilter small-town atmosphere, clever humor, or supernatural stories, there are a handful of sci-fi comedy shows that capture a similar balance, likely checking all the right…
THE Terminator The franchise is one of the most iconic in science fiction, but its notoriously confusing timeline remains a challenge for even the most avid fans. Time travel is at the heart of the long and winding Terminator narrative of the film, shaping the tension and chaos that define the story. However, as the series grew, the timeline of the Terminator franchise became increasingly confusing, leaving even the most dedicated viewers scratching their heads. What started as a relatively simple story about a killer robot hunting Sarah Connor has turned into an intricate web of alternate timelines and conflicting…
Karate Kid: Legends he has a great opportunity for a Johnny Lawrence appearance, as long as the next film manages to overcome a major hurdle. Johnny became one of the most beloved and dynamic characters in the world. Karate Kid franchise, thanks in large part to the critically acclaimed Cobra Kai series. With his gruff demeanor and surprising depth, audiences can't get enough of Johnny. Now the emerging details about Karate Kid: Legendsa new chapter in the franchise, it's the perfect opportunity for Johnny to make a cameo. However, there is a glaring Karate Kid obstacle in the schedule that…
The success of Amazon Prime Video Invincible reinforces what To generate showed us decades ago – that there is room for superheroes with complex morals and mature themes. When HBO To generate Premiered in 1997, it shocked audiences with its bold narrative, adult content and brutal images. For years, superhero animation catered primarily to younger viewers, but To generate changed all of that. Adult animation was now possible. Based on the popular book by Todd McFarlane To generate comic book series, the animated show proved that R-rated superhero stories could thrive outside of the Marvel and DC ecosystems. Almost 24…
James Callis received praise for his portrayal of Gaius Baltar in Battlestar Galacticabut Star Trek wasted him as an actor. Callis delivered one of the most compelling and multifaceted performances in science fiction history with Baltar. This deeply flawed but endlessly fascinating character has become a central pillar of Battlestar Galacticasuccess, energizing its narrative complexity and taxing its emotional weight. Callis' work as Baltar proved his ability to thrive in the intricate moral and political landscapes often found in high-quality science fiction. As such, Star Trek fans had reason to be excited when Callis was announced as Maurice Picard, Jean-Luc…
The opening of Back to the future part II pays homage to its predecessor in the most unexpected way – recreating the final scene of the original film, but with a subtle and funny twist. The sequel picks up right where the first film ends: with Christopher Lloyd's Doc Brown reappearing in the DeLorean. In both the original final scene and the remake's opening scene, Doc convinces Marty and his girlfriend, Jennifer, to return to the future to help their children. However, reshooting the Back to the future ending for Part II it wasn't just a practical choice to continue…
When Battlestar Galactica aired the series finale “Daybreak” in 2009, and sparked heated debates among fans and critics. While much of the series has received rapturous praise for its engaging storytelling, complex characters, and philosophical themes, the Galactic ending was polarizing. Some called it bold and emotional; others found it confusing and unsatisfying, a disappointing limit to Battlestar Galacticathe worst season. However, looking back, it’s worth considering a fascinating “what if?” scenario. Under different circumstances, Battlestar Galactica could have ended just a year later, in 2010. It is no exaggeration to argue reception at BSG the ending could have been…
In March 1975, viewers were completely surprised by the shocking death of MASHLieutenant Colonel Henry Blake, in what became one of the series’ most shocking twists. Played by McLean Stevenson, Blake was the lovable and generally clumsy commander of the 4077th Mobile Army Surgical Hospital, best known for his laid-back but compassionate leadership style and intense love of fishing. Blake’s warm demeanor compared to some of MASHThe other characters helped balance the rigors of war around the series’ dark confines during the first three seasons. The Season 3 finale, “Abyssinia, Henry,” opens with the happy news that Blake has earned…
Let a true auteur like Alfonso Cuarón loose on his first major TV project, and it’s no surprise audiences are devouring his Apple TV+ series Disclaimer. A slow-paced series that combines mystery, psychological thrills and a complicated narrative, the five-time Oscar-winning director continues to ramp up the secrets and lies from beginning to end. DisclaimerThe all-star cast includes Cate Blanchett as journalist Catherine Ravenscroft, who discovers she is the main character in a new book that somehow exposes the darkest deed of her past. As highlighted in the analyzes of Disclaimerthe program plays with the viewer’s expectations throughoutmixing truth and…