In 2020, the streaming service offered several popular shows, including the spooky series The Haunting of Bly Manor and the charming holiday romance Dash & Lily. However, The Queen’s Gambit remains particularly memorable, and it’s considered one of the platform’s best-made limited series for good reason.
Created by Michael Schur – known for comedies like Brooklyn Nine-Nine and The Good Place – A Man on the Inside is a spy comedy starring Ted Danson, who previously collaborated with Schur on The Good Place. The show also includes several actors fans will recognize from Schur’s other series. Netflix recently showed its confidence in the show by renewing it for a third season, which may indicate a change in how the streaming service handles its original programs.
Released on Apple TV in 2020, the film Greyhound quickly became popular and continues to be a frequent fixture in the platform’s Top 10 movie list. Tom Hanks stars as Captain Krause, a first-time leader tasked with guiding 37 ships across the Atlantic, delivering vital supplies and troops. The journey takes them through dangerous waters where Krause and his crew must fight off German U-boats while protecting their valuable cargo and the soldiers on board.
The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles franchise is growing! In 2026, TMNTthemed pizzerias are planned for Santa Monica, Monterrey (Mexico), and Sao Paulo (Brazil). Plus, starting in 2027, Mattel will take over as the toy manufacturer for the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, ending Playmates Toys’ 35-year partnership with the brand. Mattel will create toys for both the 2027 animated film, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem*, and the live-action movie scheduled for 2028.
Lately, other streaming services like Netflix, Hulu, and Apple TV have really stepped up their game and are making some seriously good shows. But honestly, HBO still feels like the gold standard. Every now and then, a show like True Detective comes along and just blows you away, reminding you what truly exceptional television looks like. As a movie and TV lover, it’s those kinds of shows that really stick with you.
Visual effects in recent science fiction films are truly impressive, helping major franchises deliver the grand scale and excitement audiences expect. While many 2026 sci-fi releases promise expansive worlds and thrilling action, this particular film chooses a smaller, more personal story, and it’s incredibly effective.
Fantasy films have always been a big gamble for Hollywood, often requiring huge amounts of money not just to make, but also to market. The genre saw a resurgence in the 2000s, thanks to the massive success of franchises like The Lord of the Rings and Harry Potter, which made other studios want to replicate that success. This led companies like Disney and Universal to attempt revivals of many of their older properties. While one ambitious 2007 fantasy film from New Line Cinema didn’t succeed, the current environment feels right for another attempt.
The new Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles series will feature 30 animated episodes, each about 4 minutes long. These episodes will focus on the Turtles learning and training when they were young, and the show is designed for preschool-aged children.
Even after all these years, Chrono Trigger remains a masterpiece and is widely considered one of the best fantasy role-playing games ever made. It’s a true classic, and it’s difficult to envision another game surpassing it.
This film was Channing Tatum’s first leading role in a horror movie, though it leaned more towards a psychological thriller. It was deeply disturbing, intentionally based on the real and horrific issue of sex trafficking. Released two years ago, the film quickly gained popularity with audiences globally, becoming one of the most-streamed movies on HBO Max and Prime Video, even reaching the No. 2 spot in numerous countries.