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Warning: SPOILERS ahead for Smoke episodes 1 and 2!One major scene inSmokeepisode 1 made me horrified by a character I had been rooting for after learning the context behind the alarming moment. The newApple TV+ original seriesfollowsarson investigator Dave Gudsen and Detective Michelle Calderon as they hunt for two serial arsonistson the West Coast. The seriesstars Taron Egertonas the lead character, who is seemingly intent on uncovering the identities of both culprits and bringing them to justice....

At the end of its 10 seasons, landmark crime thriller seriesThe Blacklistleft one central conundrum unresolved. The show never clarified the true identity of its protagonist, Raymond “Red” Reddington. Midway through its run,The Blacklistrevealed that Red had stolen the identity of the real Raymond Reddington, leaving other characters and viewers alike wondering who this enigmatic informant actually was. Yet one scene in season 8 came closer than any other to giving away Red’s actual identity....

Summary Anyone who startsOne Pieceis usually taken aback by the weird and eccentric character designs that are so whacky that they can’t be found anywhere else in the industry. Though these designs are undoubtedly over-the-top, they are incredibly memorable and are one of the biggest reasons why the characters in this story are as iconic and beloved as they are. The Straw Hats started as a hodge-podge of different personalities all looking to fulfill their dreams, but over time, have grown into a family that has become one of the most notorious pirate crews in all ofOne Piece....

Peter Jackson made some significant changes to Arwen’s character in hisThe Lord of the Ringsmovies, ultimately making her far more like another of Tolkien’s female characters. Typically, I do not advocate for major changes from book to screen. However, there are some exceptions.Overall, Jackson’sLord of the Ringsmovies are regarded as a respectful adaptation of Tolkien canon.This is because many of the changes that Jackson made were in keeping with the general themes of Tolkien’s works—something that is reflected in Arwen’s character....

Thanks to the “Apocalypse” update ofPhasmophobia, players and lovers of horror games now have a more realistic - and equally scarier - ghost-hunting experience. As with usual ghost-hunting scenarios, a prospective hunter does need to use their money to gather specialized equipment designed to specifically detect the supernatural. And with each case or in-game match ofPhasmophobiarequiring players to pool in their resources together to get a shot at identifying a Ghost, it makes sense for some players to be concerned when their resources start to deplete after a few unsuccessful missions....

The Crown Tundra DLC forPokemon SwordandPokemon Shieldhas officially made its way to the Nintendo Switch and Pokemon trainers everywhere are working hard to add the new roster of Pokemon to their collection. Whileplenty of the new Pokemoncan be found in the wild, the Legendary Pokemon have a bit more fans will need to do in order to find them. TheLegendary Birds of Kanto; Articuno, Zapdos, and Moltres, have made their way back to the world of Pokemon, but not in their original forms....

A new glimpse atCritical Role: The Legend of Vox Machina’s Mighty Nein spin-off has been unveiled ahead of San Diego Comic Con, as Sam Riegel and Travis Willingham tease new reveals at the event. The Prime Video series is an adaptation of the popular online tabletop game campaign series.The Legend of Vox Machina’s storyfocused on the first campaign. Ahead of San Diego Comic Con,Entertainment Weeklyshared a first glimpse atCritical Role: The Legend of Vox Machina’s Mighty Nein spin-off....

It looks likePlayerUnknown’s Battlegroundsis preparing for its Halloween event. Today, PUBG Corp. provided a short tease to prepare players for all of the spooky fun to come. The news comes straight from the officialPlayerUnknown’s BattlegroundsTwitter account, where a very brief video clip was posted. In it, we see a player in aSilent Hill-esque nurse outfit running from a character in a creepy clown getup, while another machete-wielding character stalks the area....

Supernaturalwas a television mainstay for a number of years.Created by Eric Kripke, the series began in 2005 and tells a fantastical story of two brothers who are all fighting supernatural beings, including monsters, demons, and more. The show had a massive following and managed to get through 15 seasons. Kripke’s series was released during a time when fantastical series like that were in style.Six years afterSupernatural’s debut,Once Upon a Timewas released....

Ring is helping homeowners enhance their home security with its upgraded, next-genVideo Doorbell 3, now $139.99 ($60 off). Until February 26, you can save on an easy-to-install security solution that sends motion and doorbell alerts directly to your mobile devices. The Ring Video Doorbell 3 provides you with a 1080p HD video feed and clear two-way talk, delivered right to your phone or tablet.Customizable motion zonesettings put you in control of the camera’s sensitivity toensure your neighbor’s privacywithout sacrificing your own security....

The Sims 4has enjoyed consistent success for over a decade now, but the lingering issues in its approach are becoming more frustrating with every expansion. Although the years of support have brought it ahead of past Sims releases in some regards, it can still be underwhelming compared to whatThe Sims 3offered. The more time passes, the harder it becomes to excuse the areas where it falls behind, and failing to ever address one problem could hold the game back forever....

One iconicStar Trek: The Original Seriesepisode is known for having what seems like a happy ending, buta subsequentTrekstory, published by Marvel Comicsthirty years after the episode first aired, revealed the dark, true consequences of Kirk and the Enterprise crew’s adventure in “A Piece of the Action.” 1998’sStar Trek Unlimited#10 features the story “A Piece of Reaction,” written by Michael A. Martin and Andy Mangels, with art by Ron Randall. In the issue, Captain Picard and the Enterprise-D return to the home of the Iotians, the “gangster” aliens introduced inThe Original Series....

This week, Game Rant was given the opportunity to play over 3 hours ofStar Wars Jedi: Fallen Order, the first single-player game published by Electronic Arts sinceacquiring theStar Warslicense in 2012. Although there is plenty of existing canon to work with, developer Respawn Entertainment set out to design an experience that stands on its own while still making references to the priorStar Warsstorylines. In order to avoid spoilers, it’s not worth going into the specifics of theStar Wars Jedi: Fallen Orderstoryline, but there was a fun moment for fans....