Former contestant Roxanne Modafferi reviews TUF 32: Team Grasso vs. Team Shevchenko

A significant number of viewers tune into The Ultimate Fighter for the dramatic aspects typically associated with reality shows. However, an often underappreciated factor is its role in offering insights into the background and personalities of UFC fighters. This enriches fight cards as it allows fans to follow the careers of undercard fighters, creating a sense of investment as they progress and eventually compete on the main card. The familiarity gained from TUF makes it easier to recall fighters, even those with challenging names, such as “That’s the guy with the stylish hair from Uzbekistan on TUF who nearly hit his teammate while he was wearing only underwear.”

How House of the Dragon challenges us to imagine more women in power

In the hit series House of the Dragon on HBO, women are portrayed as being at the forefront, yet they’re frequently sidelined. Despite possessing all the necessary qualities – lineage, temperament, skill, knowledge, law, and tradition – the main female characters in House of the Dragon are consistently denied the full power they would wield if they sat on the Iron Throne. The series doesn’t just reflect misogynistic realities; it offers a peek at what Westeros is overlooking by neglecting to place women like Alicent Hightower or Rhaenyra Targaryen on the Iron Throne. By doing so, House of the Dragon encourages viewers to ponder what we’re missing out on when we fail to promote more women into top leadership roles in our own society.