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The latest episode began with the start of Dunk’s trial by combat, but it quickly became clear he was outmatched. Within the first few minutes, it was evident Dunk wasn’t a skilled fighter, answering the question of his combat ability rather definitively. Despite this, flashbacks from season five reveal Dunk’s greatest strength isn’t skill, but his incredible toughness and unwavering spirit. He may not be a great fighter, but he’s remarkably resilient.

Popular new shows on Prime Video, such as Fallout, Steal, and The Night Manager, are excellent choices for modern streaming. However, Prime Video also offers a large collection of fantastic, slightly older series for viewers looking for a nostalgic trip down memory lane this week.

The new Game of Thrones spin-off, A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms, is receiving excellent reviews and has quickly achieved a remarkable milestone for the series. The ninth episode of the first season, “In the Name of the Mother,” has earned an impressive 9.8/10 rating on IMDb, making it one of the best episodes in the entire Game of Thrones universe and among the highest-rated television episodes ever made.

I’m a huge fan of both Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice and Frank Miller’s The Dark Knight Returns, and it’s amazing to realize The Dark Knight Returns is celebrating its 40th anniversary! It first hit shelves on February 16, 1986, and I think it’s the perfect time to revisit that incredible graphic novel. And if you’re going to celebrate, why not also watch Batman v Superman? It really feels like a long, loving tribute to Miller and Varley’s work – especially if you go for the Ultimate Edition, which is the way to experience it, in my opinion!

Mike Flanagan has become a well-known horror director, gaining a large fanbase with shows like The Haunting of Hill House and Midnight Mass. He’s also become recognized for adapting the works of Stephen King, having directed Gerald’s Game and Doctor Sleep, a sequel to The Shining. More recently, he released The Life of Chuck, a moving story by King that isn’t a typical horror tale. Flanagan is currently finishing up a TV series based on Carrie and has plans to adapt King’s The Dark Tower as well.

The Emmy-winning actor first joined the popular Adult Swim show in its second season with the episode “Get Schwifty,” where his character teamed up with Rick to help the President save Earth through a singing contest. He’s been a regular character ever since, often sharing a complicated, love-hate dynamic with Rick. Recently, at San Diego Comic-Con, the network announced a new spinoff series will focus on his character.

In the future, humans have spread throughout our solar system, but tensions run high between the Martian government and the combined forces of Earth and Luna. The story of The Expanse begins with detective Josephus, ship captain James Holden, and UN official Chrisjen Avasarala uncovering a dangerous conspiracy.

The crime thriller Cross, based on novels by James Patterson, premiered in 2024. Aldis Hodge, known for his roles in Leverage, Straight Outta Compton, Hidden Figures, and Black Adam, stars as detective Alex Cross, who teams up with John Sampson to solve disturbing murder cases. Season 2 of Cross began streaming on Prime Video on February 11th.

Dana Terrace, the creator and showrunner of The Owl House, recently shared the cover for the new graphic novel, The Owl House: The Long-Lived King. Written by Terrace and Mikki Crisostomo, with illustrations by Daun Han, the book promises another exciting adventure in the Demon Realm.

Artist Jorge Jimenez recently posted a preview panel from the upcoming Superman/Spider-Man #1 comic on Instagram. This is the first official look at the highly anticipated team-up between Marvel and DC Comics, and the artwork shows Spider-Man and Superman together, building excitement for the story.