Michael C. Hall Reflects On Both Divisive Dexter Finales: "That’s Not What Anybody Wanted To See"

AsDexter: Resurrectioncontinues to astound viewers, Michael C. Hall admits to some failures in previous runs. Having begun in 2006, the originalDexterended in 2013 with season 8, before earning the revival showsDexter: New BloodandResurrection. Unfortunately, whilethe franchise is beloved, theDexterendings have been controversial. In 2013, Dexter’s story seemingly ended with a self-imposed exile, as Dexter elected to become a rural lumberjack.New Bloodsaw him return to his old ways, but he was seemingly killed by his son in a divisive conclusion....

August 4, 2025 · 4 min · 684 words · Mrs. Patricia Weber MD

Microsoft 365 Cheaper 'Basic' Plan Now Has More Features

Microsoft 365 Basic is the entry-level version of Microsoft 365, giving you 100GB of OneDrive cloud storage and access to the web Office apps without spending much money. Now, Microsoft is bringing more features down to the Basic plan. Starting today, Microsoft 365 Basic is an even better deal, as Microsoft is adding some features that were previously exclusive to full Microsoft 365 subscriptions. The plan now includes cloud-based ransomware detection and recovery, which monitors your account and sends you alerts for unusual file modifications, encryption actions, and other suspicious indicators....

August 4, 2025 · 2 min · 314 words · Nathan Lang

Microsoft Is Serious About Gaming on ARM Windows Laptops

Even as Microsoft and OEMs are doubling down on ARM laptops and PCs, x86 PCs and the decades of software built for them aren’t going anywhere. Microsoft has announced some improvements to its x86 compatibility layer for ARM Windows PCs, and some features specifically tailored to games. Microsoft has announced that its Windows 11 24H2 update further improves ARM gaming through several key advancements, as the firstSnapdragon X Elite laptopsstart arriving at stores....

August 4, 2025 · 2 min · 341 words · Jerome Morris

Monk Abandoned Its Original Stottlemeyer Plan (And Gave Us Something Much Better Instead)

Captain Leland Stottlemeyer (Ted Levine) was almost a very different character at the start ofMonk, but Tony Shalhoub’s detective procedural ended up giving us a much better character instead. There were a lot of important characters in the cast ofMonk, from Sharona Fleming (Bitty Schram) to Natalie Teeger (Traylor Howard) and even Randy Disher (Jason Gray-Stanford), but Stottlemeyer was unique. Sharona and Natalie worked for Adrian, while Randy usually was just blown away by someone who was so much smarter than him, but Stottlemeyer was the closest thing to a friend from work Adrian ever had....

August 4, 2025 · 4 min · 774 words · Paul Fowler

Netflix's Only Murders In The Building Replacement Is 2025's Greatest Hidden Gem

Netflix had its own version ofOnly Murders in the Building, and it’s one of the best shows of the year you haven’t heard about. There are plenty of mystery shows across the numerous streaming services, but it’s rare to come by something that has the whimsy and humor ofOnly Murders in the Building’sfour seasons. Only Murders in the Buildingseason 5is a month away, and it’s worth exploring other shows in the meantime....

August 4, 2025 · 3 min · 441 words · Paula Owen

Netflix's Raunchy New Erotic Thriller Series Overtakes Untamed For The Top Spot On Streaming Chart

Netflix’s new erotic dramaThe Hunting Wiveshas taken the streaming charts by storm to scoop the top spot, overtakingUntamedin the process. Eric Bana’s wilderness crime-thriller has been dominating the Netflix charts in recent weeks, and the unexpected success of the show has led to a renewal forUntamedseason 2. However, despite the show’s success, Netflix’s new series is proving to be even more successful, and is making waves on the TV show charts in the United States....

August 4, 2025 · 2 min · 376 words · Felicia Wilson

Netflix's Top 5 Most-Watched Movies Of All Time Shocked Me - #1 Is By Far The Worst

Netflix’s library is extensive, and there are a lot of great finds, including some diverse original content, which makes the most-watched movie on the streaming service surprising. Netflix releases a list of the top 10 most-watched movies weekly, giving some insight into what’s currently trending. The list highlights what new Netflix originals are currently grabbing audiences' attention and what older films are becoming popular past their initial release.Netflix simultaneously keeps note of which movies are the most-watched movies of all time, with recentsuccessful films likeCarry-Onquickly making their way to the top of the list....

August 4, 2025 · 3 min · 602 words · Robert Thomas

New Horror Movie From Barbarian Director Is Called A "Masterpiece" In First Reactions

Weaponsis being called a “masterpiece” in its first reactions. Written and directed by Zach Cregger, who made his debut withBarbarianin 2022, the upcoming horror film follows the mysterious case of 17 kids from the same class who vanish simultaneously overnight, sparking fear and confusion in the community, with their teacher being the main suspect in their disappearance. TheWeaponscastincludes Oscar nominee Josh Brolin (Milk), three-time Emmy nominee Julia Garner (Ozark, Inventing Anna), Alden Ehrenreich, Austin Abrams, Cary Christopher, Benedict Wong, Oscar nominee Amy Madigan (Twice in a Lifetime), June Diane Raphael, Whitmer Thomas, Toby Huss, and Luke Speakman....

August 4, 2025 · 4 min · 826 words · Patrick Goodwin

New Leak Is More Evidence Of Gotham Knights Switch Port

Summary A recent leak provides further evidence that last year’sGotham Knightsis being ported to the Nintendo Switch. Developed byBatman: Arkham Originsstudio WB Games Montreal,Gotham Knightsintroduces a new universe where Batman dies in battle, leaving the task of defending Gotham City to his various protégés: Nightwing, Batgirl, Robin, and Red Hood. While the game featured several aspects of the acclaimedBatman Arkhamseries alongside a few new tricks,Gotham Knightsdivided gamersdue to its focus on loot systems, questionable UI that resembled free-to-play mobile titles, and somewhat clunky combat....

August 4, 2025 · 3 min · 462 words · Jonathan Lewis

New Versions of Monster Hunter Rise Come With a Big Catch

Capcom is set to releaseMonster Hunter Riseon new platforms in 2023, but there’s a big catch for gamers that prefer to own physical copies of their titles rather than digital.Monster Hunter Risehas been available on Nintendo Switch and PC since it was released back in 2021, but Capcom only recently stated that the title will becoming to PlayStation and Xboxin January.Video game publication Gematsu recently confirmed that Capcom will only be releasingMonster Hunter Risedigitally for the July 27, 2025 release, and no physical copies have been announced....

August 4, 2025 · 3 min · 486 words · Jeffery Mooney

Octopath Traveler 2 Agneo Background and Dancer Class Break

Octopath Travelerwas wildly successful upon its release in 2019, so it’s no surprise that its many fans are eager forOctopath Traveler 2to come out next month. While the characters of the original were all fascinating and each had their own compelling story to tell, the next game will see an entirely new party of would-be heroes to follow on the new adventure.Octopath Traveler 2will feature all the same classes as the first game, but those who fill the roles are starkly different from the originals, and perhaps the most different from their predecessor is the Dancer class character, played in this game by Agnea Bristarni....

August 4, 2025 · 4 min · 651 words · Eric Reyes

One of Shonen Jump's Biggest Anime Adaptations Went Downhill After 1 Season and No, I'm Still Not Over It

It isn’t all that uncommon for ananime series to come to an underwhelming conclusion. Most of the top titles are adapted from ongoing manga, which can stumble at the finish line for a variety of reasons, if a story is able to ever reach an ending at all. The constant shadow of expectations, deadlines, and long working hourscan culminate in a series stumbling towards an awkward final stretch, which will then be adapted in a similar manner....

August 4, 2025 · 4 min · 674 words · Linda Murphy

Owen Wilson Is Being Upstaged In His Own 79% RT Comedy On Apple TV+

Warning! This article contains SPOILERS for Stick season 1, episode 6.Owen Wilson may lead Apple TV+’s golf comedyStick, but he’s actively being upstaged by another actor in the popular sports show. Owen Wilson is easily the biggest star in thecast ofStick, and he accordingly plays the main character, Pryce Cahill. Additionally, most of the plot ofStickcenters around him and his struggle to deal with the trauma of thedeath of Pryce’s son, Jett....

August 4, 2025 · 4 min · 743 words · Dana Lee