Mystery box shows aren’t always successful. While many excel at creating intriguing questions and detailed worlds, they often have trouble delivering satisfying answers. HBO’s 2014 series, The Leftovers, is a notable exception, making its three-season run of supernatural drama truly stand out among similar shows.
“Sentimental Value” tells the story of a family trying to mend their fractured relationships after years of hidden hurt and distance. Renate Reinsve and Inga Ibsdotter Lilleaas star as two sisters with distinct personalities but a strong bond. Stellan Skarsgård plays their father, who unexpectedly returns to their lives, and Elle Fanning portrays an observer … Read more
Ted Danson expressed his enthusiasm for what Charles Nieuwendyk will do next. He shared that he’s been fortunate to collaborate with Mike Schur for the past ten years, continually impressed by Schur’s talent. Danson is deeply grateful to Schur for creating the character he played and giving him the opportunity to bring it to life. He also praised the cast and crew, saying they make filming feel less like work. Finally, he thanked Netflix for their support and for allowing the show to continue.
Today, February 3, 2026, we’re 500 days away from the release of Beyond the Spider-Verse on June 18, 2027. Sony Pictures shared the news and some new images from the highly anticipated film at CinemaCon last year, ending a period of silence about the project.
In 2025, Keanu Reeves will reprise his role as John Wick in the Ballerina spinoff, which stars Ana de Armas. He’ll also appear in Good Fortune, a comedy where an angel named Gabriel accidentally swaps the bodies of two people, leading to chaotic results. Reeves will continue filming comedies with Outcome, a dark comedy series for Apple TV+.
The most recent Pirates of the Caribbean movie, Dead Men Tell No Tales, came out in 2017 after a troubled production that caused significant delays and a much higher budget than planned. While not a flawless continuation of the series, it brought back the most important characters, which likely contributed to its nearly $800 million worldwide box office success.
The general idea is that the performer seems like a good person, as there’s been no indication otherwise. While he’s not touring all 50 states right now, he recently completed a lengthy performance run in Puerto Rico, which is a US territory and its people are American citizens.
The real challenge with fantasy television isn’t just creating impressive visuals. It’s about carefully managing the story’s rhythm, overall structure, and knowing when to reveal information. Game of Thrones initially excelled at this, but ultimately faltered by speeding up storylines and rushing to conclusions, leaving a blemish on what could have been a perfect series. The shows on this list are a welcome change, demonstrating that fantastic world-building and compelling mythology can still come together with a satisfying and well-executed ending.
Neon has announced that Exit 8 is headed to theaters nationwide on Apr. 10, 2026, following its release in Japan last August. Directed by Genki Kawarmura (A Hundred Flowers), the film follows a man who gets stuck in an endless, sterile subway passageway, where overseeing the smallest of anomalies could take him back to the very beginning. The thrilling, horrifying experience is based on the indie video game of the same name, which had players try to escape a similar circumstance. The cast features Kazunari Ninomiya, Yamato Kochi, Naru Asanuma, Kotone Hanase, and Nana Komatsu. Read the official synopsis:
The next issue of Absolute Green Lantern, #11, by Al Ewing and Jahnoy Lindsay, comes out on February 4, 2026. Before its release, DC has shared a sneak peek revealing a surprising new function for the power rings featured in the series.