10 Shows That Started Slow But Ended As Masterpieces

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It can be hard to get invested in shows featuring characters who are difficult or unpleasant. Initially, the Roy family in Succession feels that way – no one seems particularly deserving of our support. However, the show gradually reveals that characters don’t need to be likable to be captivating. The complexities of their lives and family relationships become strangely fascinating, even if we don’t necessarily feel sorry for them. The show also manages to surprise us with genuinely touching moments along the way.

Alan Ritchson’s New War Movie Has A Sci-Fi Plot Twist You’d Never Expect Unless You Knew About It Before

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As a big fan of classic action movies, War Machine really hit the spot. It’s wonderfully direct and doesn’t pull any punches, and honestly, that’s what I loved most about it. The movie just barrels forward, and throws a genuinely surprising twist your way. What starts as a pretty standard war film quickly becomes something much more interesting, and that’s what elevates it beyond just another forgettable streaming release.

Tom Cruise’s first wife Mimi Rogers got him into Scientology then made shock claim about his sex life… see her now at 70

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I’ve always been fascinated by Tom Cruise, and I remember learning that he married Mimi Rogers back in 1987. What really struck me was that many sources say it was through Mimi that Tom first got involved with Scientology. It’s a key part of his story, and I find it interesting how their relationship seemed to influence his path.

‘Bridgerton’s Most Insufferable Characters, Ranked

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Despite being incredibly frustrating at times, the flawed characters in Bridgerton are a big part of what makes the show so captivating. Characters like Sophie Baek are defined by their difficult relationships – think of her cruel stepmother! And Penelope faces constant dismissal from her mother and sisters. The men aren’t any better – some of the most popular suitors are downright awful. Here’s a ranking of Bridgerton’s most annoying characters, from those we can almost excuse to those we wish would just disappear.

Jeremy Allen White’s Hutt Is the Adonis Creed of ‘The Mandalorian & Grogu’

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The new trailer for The Mandalorian and Grogu shows Rotta the Hutt as a grown, powerfully built gladiator – quite a change from the young, somewhat unpleasant Hutt Ahsoka Tano called “Stinky.” Director Jon Favreau told Empire that he based Rotta’s character on Adonis “Donnie” Creed, played by Michael B. Jordan in the Creed movies (Creed, Creed II, and Creed III). This inspiration extends beyond just Rotta being a fighter; it also shapes his feelings about his father’s history, as Favreau explained.