Thrillers come in many forms – crime, political, war, and more – but they all share one key element: suspense. The best thriller directors are masters at building that tension. Alfred Hitchcock is often credited with pioneering the genre and creating some of its earliest, most iconic films, while other filmmakers have continued to evolve and modernize it.
The first spin-off of The Walking Dead, called Fear the Walking Dead, premiered in 2015. Although a few characters appeared in both shows, this new series mostly told a separate story, distinct from the one following Rick Grimes and his survivors.
Zachary Quinto plays a neurologist who can’t recognize faces in NBC’s medical drama, a character inspired by the real-life doctor Oliver Sacks. The show was picked up for a second season in May 2025, just four months after its first season ended. Unfortunately, production on season 2 was halted with six episodes still unfinished. NBC removed the show from its schedule before the Olympics in February and hasn’t announced when it might return.
Prime Video’s Reacher series, adapted from Lee Child’s Jack Reacher books, has quickly become a huge hit. Alan Ritchson is perfectly cast in the lead role, and Nick Santora, the showrunner, clearly understands the novels. Fortunately, he’s also leading the upcoming Neagley series with Nicholas Wootton.
Sherlock Holmes is famous for being a brilliant thinker, and director Guy Ritchie reflected that in the action scenes of his films. Instead of just brute force, the fights showed Holmes carefully planning each move, leading to some incredibly imaginative sequences. Ritchie’s distinctive filmmaking style made these scenes even more exciting. Here’s a ranking of seven of the best action moments from the Sherlock Holmes movies, from the memorable boxing match to the thrilling forest chase in Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows.
JCPenney just launched a new clothing line for teens and young adults, featuring popular characters from Hello Kitty, Cinnamoroll, and Kuromi, as well as the classic ’90s Cartoon Network show, The Powerpuff Girls. The collection includes items like T-shirts, hoodies, jackets, tube tops, and jerseys.
Michael B. Jordan’s strong performance is a highlight of the film, so people are eager to see what he’ll do next. His upcoming movie is quite different from his recent horror film, Sinners, but that contrast could actually be a good thing for his career.
The Ted series started with the first movie in 2012, a raunchy comedy about a man named John Bennett (played by Mark Wahlberg) and his unexpectedly lively, and very adult, teddy bear. A sequel, Ted 2, came out in 2015. In 2024, a new series began, taking place in the 1990s and showing a young John growing up with his mischievous, talking teddy bear.
David’s new show, titled Life, Larry, and the Pursuit of Unhappiness: An Almost History of America, is a satire of the United States, created to mark the country’s 250th anniversary. Jeff Schaffer is directing the seven-episode series, which will feature approximately four sketches per episode. The show will also include familiar faces from Curb Your Enthusiasm, such as Jeff Garlin, J.B. Smoove, and Susie Essman, who will be playing Susan B. Anthony.
This eight-episode series features a new, chilling story in each installment, all rooted in the world of Gothic horror. Some stories come from the mind of Guillermo del Toro himself, while others are based on classic tales. Like Rod Serling’s Night Gallery, Cabinet of Curiosities aims to unsettle viewers and expose the truly disturbing through a unique collection of horror stories.