It’s especially frustrating when truly great shows fade into obscurity. Sometimes, series that were once considered brilliant are forgotten simply because not enough people saw them. Other times, they’re just overshadowed by the constant release of new anime each season.
When Elsbeth debuted in 2024, it was a bit of a surprise. Carrie Preston returned as the character she’d played on The Good Wife and The Good Fight, shows known for being serious dramas, not comedies. She had even won an Emmy for playing Elsbeth Tascioni on The Good Wife. The show’s attempt to blend humor with dark murder mysteries felt jarring for viewers familiar with those previous shows. And airing it on CBS right after Matlock, a straightforward drama starring Kathy Bates, only emphasized that it wasn’t a typical serious show.
The game 007 First Light generally does a fantastic job of bringing James Bond’s iconic gadgets to life, though one specific gadget falls flat despite being hyped as a highlight. While the research and development lab, Q-Branch, has appeared inconsistently in the films, the game’s developers, IO Interactive, cleverly make it a frequent location where players can explore, talk to scientists, and experiment with various fun devices.
Eiichiro Oda, the creator of the One Piece manga, recently visited the set of the live-action series during filming. A new video offered fans a first glimpse of the desert island location. The third season will cover the second part of the Alabasta Saga from the original manga, following Luffy and the Straw Hat Pirates as they arrive in the Alabasta Kingdom to stop the criminal organization Baroque Works from carrying out their evil plans. Currently in production, season 3, subtitled The Battle of Alabasta, is expected to be released in 2027.
It’s funny, considering Netflix has a habit of canceling shows like Sense8 before their time, they decided to keep Stranger Things going even though the story felt pretty complete. That show was just huge, though! We got season 2 in October 2017, and by 2019, season 3 really blew the whole world open. It wasn’t just the show anymore either – they released books, games, and comics that added even more to the story. It really became a whole universe!
William Shatner last played Captain Kirk in the 1994 film Star Trek Generations. With his permission, the movie famously killed off his character shortly after Kirk and Captain Jean-Luc Picard (Patrick Stewart) rescued the Veridian star system. Surprisingly, both Shatner and the Star Trek franchise kept Kirk dead, never bringing him back.
Lexus hosted us in San Diego to test drive the latest ES models – the 350e, 350h, and 500e. The car has a sleek, modern design both inside and out, with a simple, tech-forward interior. It’s not overly flashy, but those who appreciate quality cars will definitely notice. We’re glad to see sedans making a comeback – we prefer them to SUVs – and it’s great that the ES is back for its eighth generation.
Gucci will be a major sponsor in Formula 1, becoming the title sponsor of the Alpine F1 Team starting in 2027 as part of a long-term agreement.
Okay, so in the latest episode of Widow’s Bay, things really started to connect for me. Wyck found a missing diary page from Sarah Westcott Warren, and the next episode flashes back to tell the story of how Widow’s Bay even started. We see things through Sarah’s eyes, and learn how Richard Warren, the town’s founder, brought her in as a second wife after his first wife passed away. At first, Sarah was hopeful about her new life, but it quickly became clear that Richard wasn’t who she thought he was, and something was seriously off. It’s setting up a really intriguing mystery!
A24 just released a first look at Primetime, a new film starring Robert Pattinson as Chris Hansen. Set in 2006, the movie tells the story of the To Catch a Predator host as he tries to create a groundbreaking television episode. Merritt Wever, Skyler Gisondo, and Phoebe Bridgers also star in the film.