TheMagiciansremains one of the most underrated gems in modern fantasy television. While it aired for five seasons on SyFy and holds an impressive 91% rating onRotten Tomatoes, it still doesn’t get nearly the recognition it deserves. Much likeThe Chronicles of NarniaorHarry Potter, it builds on the childhood fantasy trope of stumbling into a magical world, but it does so in a darker, edgier, and more emotionally mature way. In fact, I’d argue no show has ever offered a more nuanced or grown-up take on the “secret world of magic” concept thanThe Magicians....

Warning! Spoilers for Immortal Thor ahead! Marvel’s currentThorseries is nearing its end, but before it is over, the series has a few more thrilling updates to the earliest days of the Marvel Universe’s lore, asthe penultimate issue finds God of Thunder and his allies dangerously trapped in the primordial living city where the Elder Gods reside. Immortal Thor#24, written by Al Ewing, with art by Jan Bazaldua, finds Thor, accompanied by Loki, Skurge, and others, lost in the labyrinthine city of NRGL, after having killed Kemur, the original King of Kings and God of Gods....

As the wait forReacherseason 4 on Prime Video continues, HBO Max has a new crime action show fromLost’s co-creator with a 92% on Rotten Tomatoes.Reacherseason 4is currently in production, and is scheduled to begin filming in the summer of 2025. The show’s upcoming season isexpected to adapt another book in Lee Child’sJack Reacherseries, focusing on its title character solving large-scale crime mysteries in action-packed fashion. While thecharacters inReacherchange every season as each new case unfolds, the protagonist is always at the center of every new investigation....

Tony Gilroy, the showrunner ofAndor, has addressed why season 2 of the show has recast an iconicStar Warscharacter like Bail Organa. Given thatAndorseason 2’s storyoutlines the years leading up toRogue One, many expected Bail Organa to play a role in the project. Moreover,Andorsheds light on the origins ofStar Wars' Rebel Alliance, something that Bail has been working towards since the fall of the Republic and the rise of the Empire. InAndorseason 2, though, Bail Organa’s appearance takes on a slightly different form due to a recast....

Sela Ward’s Dana Mosier leftFBIat the end of season 1, but there was a reason her protege didn’t replace her at the time. Throughout all seven seasons ofFBI, the New York Field Office has been managed by a Special Agent In Charge, though day-to-day handling of cases is often done by Jubal (Jeremy Sisto). Sela Ward replaced ConnieNielsen after theFBIpilotbut left after the first season,and Isobel Castille (Alana de la Garza) became the new agent at the beginning of season 2....

Warning: The following contains spoilers for 2025’s My Oxford Year.TheMy Oxford Yearstars explain why the movie departs from the original ending of the book. Based on Julia Whelan’s novel of the same name, the new Netflix romantic comedy featuresSofia Carson as Anna, a young woman who spends a year in Oxford pursuing her passion for poetry, where she falls in love with Corey Mylchreest’s Professor Jamie Davenport, who has terminal cancer and has decided to stop treatment....

WARNING! This article contains major SPOILERS for Wednesday season 2, part 1!After just gaining her abilities shortly before attending Nevermore,Wednesday Addams’ powers stop workinginWednesdayseason 2. While catching up audiences on what happened afterWednesdayseason 1’s ending, Jenna Ortega’s titular character reveals that she “mastered” her psychic powers, but began experiencing dangerous symptoms over the summer. In season 2,Wednesday Addams’ eyes stream black tears when using her psychic ability, a severe symptom she learns was also experienced byMorticia Addams’s sister Ophelia, another psychicOutcast who attended Nevermore....

FewX-Mencharacters are as iconic as Cyclops, the team’s leader and one of the original members. Actor James Marsden brought the character to life in the first threeX-Menfilms, and he’s willing to return if Marvel Studios asks.Marsden played Cyclops in theX-Menfilms from 2000 to 2006, with a short cameo in 2014’sX-Men: Days Of Future Past. His performance was praised throughout the world by fans and critics. Even though the franchise has experienced many changes since then, Marsden hasfond memories of playing Cyclops, and he’s excited about the possibility of returning to the role....

Microsoft is giving away a limited editionXbox Series Xconsole and controller to celebrate the 75th anniversary of Porsche, the luxury German automobile manufacturer. This partnership brings new exclusive designs for theXbox Series X, letting players showcase their love for Porsche while playing games on Microsoft’s console. Microsoft released a limited edition of the Xbox Series X to celebrate the launch ofHalo Infiniteback in November 2021, letting players showcase their appreciation for the Master Chief’s adventures with a themed console and controller....

There’s no shortage of easily missed areas in bothElden RingandShadow of the Erdtree.Whether you’re a veteran on a NG+7 run or it’s your first time traveling through the Lands Between, there’s a good chance you overlooked more than one location in the expansive and sometimes labyrinthian world full of twists, turns, and hidden passages. Part of what makesElden RingandSOTEso intriguing is that every time you play, you’re likely to discover (or re-discover) something unexpected....

TheMarvel Cinematic Universehas delivered some memorable TV series, but the greatest episodes transcend the genre.The MCU timeline’s move into television opened up entirely new ways to tell character-driven stories, allowing heroes and villains to shine in longer, serialized arcs. While some shows have struggled with pacing or tonal consistency, many episodes have stood out as masterpieces. Whether it’s a stunning action showcase, an emotional character deep-dive, or a surprising twist that changes everything, certain MCU TV episodes represent the very best of the franchise....

The brand-newDC Universeis about to truly begin with James Gunn’sSuperman, and there are so many iconic moments I’m really looking forward to seeing on the big screen. Coming from DC Studios heads James Gunn and Peter Safran, the new DCU is largely a brand-new timeline and reality. Not only will it feature fresh actors offering new takes on some of the most iconic DC roles (like David Corenswet as Clark Kent), but a select few actors will be reprising their roles from the previous DCEU, albeit in this new universe (like John Cena’s Peacemaker)....

TheMCUis rife with deaths, although some are less sad than others. In fact, unlikethe MCU’s most tragic deaths, there are plenty that are practically worthy of celebration. That is not to say, however, that they makethe MCU and its sprawling narrativesany less compelling. Many of the MCU’s least sad deaths are still impactful, even if they aren’t particularly heartbreaking. At the same time, while it is always hard to feel too sad about thedeath of MCU canon fodderlike henchmen and soldiers, some of the deaths listed below probably should have carried a little more emotional weight than they ultimately did....