Dark Teen Shows to Watch Ahead of Mike Flanagan’s Carrie

Although a new adaptation of Carrie isn’t due out until October 2026, many other shows already explore the darker aspects of being a teenager, especially when supernatural abilities suddenly appear. These shows, like Flanagan’s upcoming Carrie, avoid the typical, lighthearted portrayal of high school and instead focus on more challenging, frightening, and exciting experiences.

Malcolm in the Middle Revival Becomes an Instant Disney+ Hit

Just two days after it premiered, Malcolm in the Middle: Life’s Still Unfair is now the most popular series on Disney+, according to FlixPatrol. It’s currently number one, surpassing new releases like Star Wars: Maul — Shadow Lord and The Testaments. The show also debuted at number eight on Hulu and has remained there for the past two days.

The Two Biggest Sci-Fi Franchises On TV Face The Same Existential Crisis

It’s natural to think the most popular science fiction shows are doing well right now, and when it comes to influential franchises on television, Star Trek and Doctor Who are at the top. Both shows started in the 1960s and essentially created the sci-fi genre as we know it, and they’ve both successfully updated themselves for today’s audiences. Recently, Star Trek has been praised for its series Strange New Worlds, while new episodes of Doctor Who starring Ncuti Gatwa, like “Boom” and “The Well,” have also been highly acclaimed.

Bill Skarsgard’s Nosferatu Finally Debuts on Peacock This Month

The new film, starring Bill Skarsgård as the vampire, will start streaming on Peacock on April 21st. It will debut alongside the Christian drama Ordinary Angels, featuring Hilary Swank and Alan Ritchson. Directed and written by Robert Eggers, this movie is a remake of the 1922 silent classic Nosferatu: A Symphony of Horror, which itself was inspired by Bram Stoker’s Dracula.

Ryan Gosling’s Sci-Fi Project Hail Mary Crosses Major Box Office Milestone

Everyone’s been raving about the movie Project Hail Mary, and for good reason. It’s not only beautifully made with great performances, but it’s also a feel-good and genuinely fun watch – and it’s an original story, not part of an existing series. According to Variety, the film has already earned over $500 million worldwide in less than a month since hitting theaters.