Netflix is off to a strong start in 2026 thanks to its popular TV shows. Several thriller series have been particularly successful, including returning favorites like The Night Agent and new releases such as His & Hers, starring Jon Bernthal and Tessa Thompson.
As someone who’s completely hooked on The Pitt, with its intense 15-hour shifts and all the emotional ups and downs, I get why people are searching for something similar. It really makes you feel things – laugh one minute, cry the next! And honestly, if you love The Pitt, you absolutely need to watch ER. It’s the perfect show to fill that void! Plus, as of March 18, 2026, ER is already trending on HBO Max, sitting at number 10 according to Flix Patrol – so clearly, I’m not the only one who thinks so!
The new series would follow Nova, a teenage Slayer played by Ryan Kiera Armstrong, with Sarah Michelle Gellar returning as Buffy to guide her. Directed by Academy Award winner Chloé Zhao and written by Nora and Lilla Zuckerman (known for Poker Face), the show – tentatively titled New Sunnydale – appeared to have a fantastic creative team. Hulu initially planned to release the Buffy reboot around 2026.
ABC has decided to cancel the upcoming season of The Bachelorette starring Taylor Frankie Paul, reports Variety. This decision follows new allegations of domestic violence and the release of a video from 2023 showing Paul in a physical altercation with her former partner, Dakota Mortensen.
In David Lynch’s Dune, Alia Atreides was born with extraordinary abilities and, by age four, served as an envoy for Paul. A major letdown for many fans of Dune: Part Two was the delay in showing Alia’s birth, which prevented her from killing her grandfather, Baron Harkonnen, as she does in the novel. However, the upcoming film may correct this by giving Anya Taylor-Joy, who plays Alia, a substantial role. Dune: Part Three will be set 17 years after Part Two—instead of the 12-year gap from the books—allowing Alia’s character to fully develop, even if it leads to the downfall of House Atreides.
As a big Sonic fan, I was so excited to see the first teaser for Sonic the Hedgehog 4 dropped by Paramount! And it pretty much confirmed what a lot of us were hoping for – Metal Sonic will be a villain in the movie. They didn’t show much, just a quick silhouette at the end of the teaser, but it was enough to get me hyped!
While most of the new DC Universe projects are generating excitement, the upcoming live-action series Lanterns is facing some negativity. Set to debut on HBO Max in August, the show has already received criticism from both comic book fans and a well-known Green Lantern writer. Unlike other DCU projects, Lanterns is currently drawing disapproval, and here’s a look at why.
I was so excited to hear Ryan Gosling talk about the possibility of him playing Ghost Rider in the Marvel Cinematic Universe on the Happy, Sad, Confused podcast! Apparently, there’s been talk since 2025 about him potentially appearing in Avengers: Doomsday as the character. When Josh Horowitz asked if he’d even spoken to Kevin Feige about it, Ryan was careful with his answer, saying they have had some discussions, but that it’s a pretty complex situation. Honestly, just knowing they’re talking about it is enough to get me hyped!
MEGACON 2026 kicks off today and promises to be a huge event for fans of science fiction, fantasy, and superhero entertainment. Expect to see stars from popular franchises like Star Trek, The Lord of the Rings, and Marvel attending panels and signing autographs. The convention runs from today, Thursday, March 19, 2026, through the weekend. … Read more
It was inevitable that the finale of a huge show like Stranger Things would leave some fans disappointed, no matter how it ended. As soon as the last episode, “Chapter Eight: The Rightside Up,” finished, unhappy viewers began sharing their frustrations online.