Khan is the quintessentialStar Trekmovie villain, but every time the franchise has tried to replicate his success, it has failed miserably. Following the lackluster performances ofStar Trek: The Motion Picture, it was clear that the burgeoning film franchise needed something special for the sequel.The Wrath of Khanarrived, and improved upon its predecessor in every way. Borrowing a character from one ofThe Original Series' most beloved episodes,Star Trek IIwas a sequel with stakes, and the storytelling was light years beyond the first film....

Quick Links Overall, 2023 was a very good year for anime that produced quite a few stellar shows. As always, the industry has no intention of slowing down, and theWinter 2024 animeseason features dozens of new, returning, and continuing series. The quarter has action, comedy, isekai, romance, and nearly everything else under the sun, so there should be something to satisfy most people’s needs. Due to the sheer volume of anime coming out between January and March, it is nearly impossible to keep track of everything....

One year ago to the day,The Acolyteprovided us with the bestStar Warslightsaber duel since the days of George Lucas.The Acolyteis not considered one ofStar Wars’best TV shows, but none can deny some quality aspects it had. For instance, the exploration ofStar Wars’High Republic erawas exciting to see in live-action. Seeing thepowerful Jedi ofStar Warsunburdened by their issues from the prequels was fascinating, and that is without mentioning the Sith.The Acolyte’s endingrevealed a major Sith character for the first time in canon, making the show’s cancellation all the more heartbreaking....

FromThe SopranostoBreaking Badto the very first police procedural,Dragnet, some crime TV shows are so great that they ended up revolutionizing the genre. Crime shows have always been a staple of the television landscape. For as long as dramas have been produced for the small screen, audiences have been watching detectives solve mysteries. Whether those detectives are solving murders we already saw in the opening scene or cracking down on the drug trade in Baltimore with a wiretap operation, audiences have always loved experiencing the high-stakes criminal underworld from the safety of their living rooms....

This article discusses mortality, gun violence, PTSD, assault, and death. Grey’s Anatomyhas aired hundreds of episodes, but compelling storylines, impeccable acting, and shocking twists sometimes create lasting legacies. DespiteGrey’s Anatomykilling off main charactersas its signature move, the ABC hit remains an iconic household name. In fact, over twenty years after its premiere,Grey’s Anatomyis still widely regarded as one of thebest medical dramasof all time. While there arecommon tropes inGrey’s Anatomythat may make episodes feel formulaic at times, the procedural has taken many risks throughout the years— to varying degrees of success....

As a streaming service,Peacockis probably most known for its access to NBC sports, WWE programming, andpopular NBC shows, but it’s also home to some of the most underrated movies out there. Though it also has some fantastic, iconic films, the hidden gems are the true highlights. These are movies that were unjustly panned by critics,underperformed at the box office, or were overlooked when they hit streaming services. They includeindie psychological thrillers, hilarious comedies, twisty sci-fi movies, and more....

WrestleManiaisWWE’sgrandest Showcase of the Immortals, and to honor it, Superstars must take part in making a grand entrance. Every WWE Superstar dreams of having their name in the spotlight and the crowd cheering for them to enter the stage atWrestleMania.Elaborate entrancesare the make-up that makesWrestleManiatruly feel likeWrestleMania. Wrestling has always been about pomp and circumstance, andWrestleManiais where WWE Superstars take that mantra to the extreme, allowing their presentation to be as extravagant and flamboyant as possible....

A handful of vampire films throughout the years have perfectly captured all that’s made the subgenre so appealing to audiences for just a little over a century. The depiction of vampires in films and the struggles they face has gone through many interpretations, fromthe 1922 classicNosferatutoSinners, released earlier this year. While some vampire films aim to reflect on the moral dilemmas that trouble their undead characters, others bring attention to the humor associated with their way of life, such asWhat We Do in the ShadowsandOnly Lovers Left Alive....

I’ll never forget one key moment whenLuke Skywalkerreceived an unlikely lecture from one of Palpatine’s former agents - and the fandom would never forgive it. We tend to think ofStar Warsas a movie (and TV) franchise, but in reality it is far more. That was proved in 1991, when Timothy Zahn’s Thrawn trilogy effectively relaunched theStar WarsExpanded Universe. Modern fans can’t imagine how important those books were. This was before the prequel trilogy, with Zahn’s books followed by a flurry of New York Times bestsellers; Zahn himself believes the success of these novels led to George Lucas' return....

The vast amount of television shows and movies available onNetflixcan feel overwhelming. When you’re headed into your well-deserved weekend, the last thing you want to do is hunt down what to watch. That’s where I come in. I’m leveraging my many hours spent on Netflix to surface three TV series that make for a great binge-watch.Although these are all excellent shows you won’t want to stop watching,they’ve flown relatively under the radar....

Over the years, fight scenes have taken just about every form one can imagine. Most styles of martial arts and every weapon in human history have gotten their moment in the spotlight. Entire genres are dictated by the specific weapons and methods used in their physical confrontations. Even the tone of a fight scene is completely decided by the filmmaker, leading some examples to use punches as punchlines. There’s a point at whichviolence becomes a joke....

The Expanseis an epic sci-fi story that has often been described as “Game of Thronesin space” for its complex character dynamics and high-budget battle scenes. The story is based on the original novels by James S. A. Corey, and it is about a universe-wide conspiracy.The Expanselasted for six seasons, and while it begins with detective Joe Miller investigating a relatively small missing person case, he soon begins to uncover a disturbing truth....

Most of 2025’s best action movies are yet to come, with a mix of franchise blockbusters and intriguing new concepts. As always, many of the year’s most hotly anticipated action movies will be coming out in the summer months, so 2025 still has time to become a bumper year for fans of the genre. There’s a healthy variety in the biggest new action movies of 2025. WhileBallerinaandMission: Impossible - The Final Reckoningpromise classic, straight-up action thrills, there are other movies with different genres mixed in....