Warning! SPOILERS ahead for Yellowjackets season 3, episode 6!Since the pilot episode,Yellowjacketshas been drawing comparisons to the supernatural mystery plane crash showLost, and the latest season 3 twist makes their similarities even stronger. LikeLost,Yellowjacketskicks off with a mysterious plane crash, leaving a group of survivors stranded in a remote location while contending with potentially supernatural entities around them. However,Yellowjackets’ more horror-leaning, cannibalistic teenage story largely focuses on the desperation to survive and the loss of humanity while stranded, whereasLostprioritizes redemption for the survivors’ pasts and actions back home....

An originalHarry Potterstar would “love” to play a professor at Hogwarts in the television reboot. Announced back in 2023, the upcoming HBO series will adapt J.K. Rowling’s beloved book series once again, with each season dedicated to one of the seven novels. Though no cast has officially been announced, reports indicate thatHBO’sHarry Pottershowis eyeing Mark Rylance for Hogwarts' headmaster Albus Dumbledore, in addition to Paapa Essiedu for Professor Severus Snape....

Charles Boyle was one of the least violentcharacters inBrooklyn Nine-Nine, but specific triggers could bring out a different side of him — something thatGoing Dutchis getting inspiration from. When Captain Holt asks Boyle to help him win a squash doubles tournament in “The Swedes,” Boyle taps into his competitive side to become “The Beast,” a nickname he earned in his collegiate squash days when he ate a squash ball just to psych out his opponent....

Animationwill possibly always be inextricably linked with and thought of as family-friendly content. Even though it’s a medium of storytelling, animation continues to be widely perceived as a genre. As a result, it’s simply considered a children’s genre by most, even though thebest R-rated animated filmsdemonstrate that there’s nothing inherently child-friendly about animation. Horror as a genre, on the other hand, barringhorror comedy movies which are hilarious and terrifying, is largely considered to be an adult genre, exploring adult themes and featuring visuals inappropriate for children....

Japanese folklore serves as an abundant and interesting premise which many manga and anime stories derive inspiration from. Whether it is from urban legends like yokai or religious messages and imagery,cultural influence has become a powerful tool to broaden the supernatural genre. Intrinsic messages, the importance of natural elements, and the interesting crossover between the human and non-human world are seen in a wide array of shows. Many combine a variety of genres, such as action, romance, or horror, to create unique conflict and interpersonal relationships....

Elfhas rightfully earned its spot as one of the most iconic Christmas movies of all time, blending earnest holiday spirit with a subversive sense of humor. Directed by Jon Favreau and starring Will Ferrell in a career-defining role,Elftells the story of Buddy, a human raised by elves in the North Pole, who travels to New York City to find his biological father and connect with his human roots. The film is a perfect mix of quirky comedy, highlighted byFerrell’s witty one-liners, and themes of belonging, redemption, and the power of believing in something greater than yourself....

Sports always played an important role inPeanutscomic strips – as did the winter months, and Charles Schulz’s cartoons about ice hockey brought the best of the two together. Schulz produced countlessPeanutshockey strips over the years, withall thePeanutsGanggetting on the pond at one point or another. Whether it was a joke of how horrible some of thePeanutskids were at the sport, referencing iconic professional hockey players, or showing Snoopy in intense games – both imaginary and real – with other hockey players and Woodstock, hockey became a beloved aspect of winterPeanutscomic strips....

Sony’s Spider-Man Universeintroduced some classicMarvelcharacters but completely squandered some iconic allies and adversaries. Sony’s Spider-Man Universe has offered its own take on the world of Spider-Man and its adjacent characters, aiming to build a cinematic universe populated by iconic villains, anti-heroes, and supporting characters. Despite some standout moments, the SSU has been riddled with missed opportunities, especially in how it handles some of its most compelling characters. Sony’s Spider-Man Universe has come to an end....

It’s unclear when Sarah J. Maas plans to publish the nextA Court of Thorns and Rosesnovel, but as the series celebrates its tenth anniversary in May, fans are expecting to receive thesixthACOTARbook announcementlater this year. While it’s widely agreed that the nextA Court of Thorns and Rosesnovel will likely revolve around Elain and her pending love triangle with Lucien and Azriel, there are several other important subplots fans are hoping for Maas to resolve as well....

TheNCISfranchise delving into prequels withNCIS: Originswarrants a follow-up with another spinoff series. FewNCIScharacters are as compelling as Mark Harmon’s Leroy Jethro Gibbs. Still, otherNCIScharacterscould hold their own as the stars of the nextNCISprequel. The franchise made history by looking back at Gibbs' story, contextualizing flashbacks to his time as a Marine Corps sergeant and when he joinedMike Franks' NIS teamwhile showing the rookie’s earliest cases at NIS. AnotherNCISfranchise prequel could look equally closely at another familiar Major Case Response Team (MCRT) member....

Netflix’sTemptation Islandseason 1 didn’t get an official reunion on the streaming service, but theTemptation Islandcast members met up onThe Bacheloralum Nick Viall’s podcastThe Viall Filesto give viewers more insight into their lives, relationships, and time on the show, and there were several key takeaways.Temptation Islandwas filled with shocking moments, including infidelity and new romances. However,there was even more drama off-camera. Nick Viall has hosted unofficial reunions on his podcast before, including forHulu’sThe Secret Lives Of Mormon Wives....

The Bachelorfranchise had some highs and lows in 2024, butBachelorNation has a lot to look forward to in 2025. 2024 began with the Golden Wedding on July 21, 2025, during whichThe Golden Bachelorstars Gerry Turner and Theresa Nist got married in a live, televised event. However, just three months later, they announced that they were getting a divorce. Joey Graziadei’sBachelorseason, which also began in January, was one of the best ever, and it ended with him proposing to Kelsey Anderson....

Attack On Titan’s latest film,Attack On Titan: Last Attack, has given fans a glimpse of another world, and the reaction is as wild as the scene itself. The film is a recap ofAttack On Titan’s final moments, covering the last four episodes of the blockbuster anime.WithThe Last Attackinititally slated for September 2024, it finally premiered in Japan on Friday, November 8—although Western fans are still awaiting a release date for the finale’s film version....