Looking at the 2010s, the trend becomes even clearer. Classic rock artists aren’t as prominent, and rock music overall saw a significant decline in popularity. The decade was much more defined by pop and R&B. It really shows how music tastes were changing!
The new series A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms introduced several new members of the Targaryen family. Notably, this installment featured a majority of Targaryens who were portrayed as genuinely good people – a first for any Game of Thrones story. Characters like Baelor “Breakspear” Targaryen and Aegon Targaryen (known as Egg) were presented as clearly moral individuals.
Since revealing the character in January 2023, James Gunn has shared some details about the new Batman. This version of the iconic hero will be older than we’ve typically seen, and for the first time in a movie, he’ll be a father. The film will show him mentoring his son, Damian Wayne, who is also a crime fighter known as Robin.
Sources say Leo Woodall and Anya Taylor-Joy are potential leads in the new Lord of the Rings film focusing on Gollum. Film news outlet ScreenTime reported on X (formerly Twitter) that both actors are in early discussions for the main roles.
A new Star Wars comic book has revealed what the afterlife – known as the Netherworld of the Force – looks like. While the series has hinted at this realm through conversations for years, this is the first time it’s been visually depicted in detail.
I remember growing up with Candy Land – it first came out way back in 1949 and was a huge deal! It was practically the first board game a lot of us ever played. The goal was simple: race to Candy Castle, meeting fun characters like the grumpy Lord Licorice and the super-sweet Princess Lolly along the way. For me, Candy Land wasn’t just about moving your piece around a board; it was a totally magical trip into a world made of candy! It really helped me get into board games when I was little.
This week’s episode of Dark Winds revealed more about Franka Potente’s character, Irene, but her secrets deepened as we discovered who she works for and saw her commit a murder on their orders. Meanwhile, Chee’s difficult undercover operation ended badly, and Leaphorn was ambushed. Every detail from this week’s episode warrants a closer examination.
The second season of the Gen V series concluded with Marie Moreau and her group joining forces with Annie January and A-Train as the fight against Homelander and his supporters gained momentum. Although The Boys will conclude with its fifth season, the future of Gen V remains uncertain. Prime Video hasn’t yet decided whether to renew the show for a third season or cancel it.
Nicolas Cage is adding another superhero role to his resume with his appearance as Ben Reilly in Spider-Noir. This marks his fourth time playing a live-action superhero, but his first time doing so for a television series. In the show, Cage plays Reilly as a struggling private investigator who’s forced to confront his history as The Spider – Spider-Man’s alias in this particular story – to fight crime in the city. Spider-Noir will be released all at once on Prime Video on May 27th, making it the fifth Marvel series to use this “binge-release” model.
These fast-paced, gripping crime shows are ideal for a quick binge-watch. They’re perfect if you want to get completely absorbed in a new series over a weekend. While they may not be as complex as some popular crime dramas, they can still be incredibly captivating.