The Most Controversial TV Finales, Explained

Writing satisfying endings is always a challenge. It’s especially tough when viewers or readers have grown attached to characters over a long period of time, making it hard to say farewell.

Writing satisfying endings is always a challenge. It’s especially tough when viewers or readers have grown attached to characters over a long period of time, making it hard to say farewell.

As a huge movie fan, I was really surprised by what Ralph Fiennes, the original Voldemort, hinted at in a recent interview. He seemed to strongly imply that Cillian Murphy might be taking on the role of Voldemort in the new HBO series! Now, Murphy’s said before he wouldn’t be involved, but Fiennes’ comments – which are circulating in a video on Instagram – have got a lot of us thinking maybe he is joining the Potterverse after all. It’s definitely sparked a lot of excitement and speculation!

Sylvie first appeared in Season 1 of Loki as another version of the character. Because of a difficult past, she rejected her identity as a Loki, chose the name Sylvie, and became determined to dismantle the Time Variance Authority (TVA) and allow different universes to exist freely. She appeared to succeed in the Season 1 finale by betraying Loki, eliminating He Who Remains, and leaving the timeline unprotected. However, achieving her goal damaged her developing relationship with Loki and created a complex situation for Season 2.

Jon Bernthal recently told ScreenRant that the upcoming Disney+ special featuring The Punisher will likely be released around the same time as the new series, Spider-Man: Brand New Day. This means fans will see Bernthal in both a movie and a Disney+ show within a few months.

Now it’s simpler for players to find shiny Pokémon, particularly with the help of sandwiches. With so many different types of shiny Pokémon available, building a fantastic collection is within reach for everyone.

As a horror fan, I’ve always been a little baffled that Jacob’s Ladder isn’t mentioned more often when people talk about the best of ’90s horror. It’s truly iconic psychological horror, but somehow gets overshadowed. What really struck me about it isn’t just trying to scare you, but how deeply it explores complex ideas. It works on so many levels, it really stays with you. And while Tim Robbins is well-known for The Shawshank Redemption, I think his most daring and unsettling performance actually came four years earlier, in this film.

Bugonia was one of the ten Best Picture nominees, and also received nominations in the Adapted Screenplay and Original Score categories, along with Emma Stone picking up a nomination for Lead Actress. But a lot of cinephiles aren’t happy with Plemons being left out of the Best Actor category. Check out with Dunst posted on her Instagram:

With The Masked Singer still airing in 2026, I recently spoke with Tiffany Haddish about her experience on the show. I asked her when she believed judge Ora figured out she was the performer behind ‘Le Who Who,’ and Haddish explained she didn’t think it took long for a couple of reasons.

The second season begins with Robby (Noah Wyle) riding his motorcycle to work. This marks the start of his three-month break – a cross-country trip across the U.S. It’s his last day before his sabbatical, and he’s focused on finishing his shift and training his temporary replacement to fit in with the team and learn the ropes.

Lucasfilm Animation’s new animated series, Maul – Shadow Lord, picks up after Star Wars: The Bad Batch ended in 2024. This series starts a big year for Star Wars content in 2026, with The Mandalorian & Grogu coming in May, followed by Season 2 of Star Wars: Ahsoka and a spin-off from Star Wars: Visions called Star Wars: The Ninth Jedi. After 27 years, Darth Maul is finally getting his own dedicated story. Here’s everything you need to know about Star Wars: Maul – Shadow Lord.