7 Great TV Heroes Who Perfectly Turned into Villains

Often, well-crafted TV characters begin as heroes or at least with noble intentions. But throughout their storyline, circumstances change, leading the character to adopt a darker role – becoming more menacing or disturbing. Remarkably, some of these characters maintain a glimmer of their initial appeal, leaving viewers torn between sympathy and disapproval as they witness this transformation into an unambiguous villain.

Star Warsโ€™ Next TV Show Brings Back the Coolest Lightsaber Color (With a Twist)

In numerous variations that have been created, Mace Windu’s purple-hued lightsaber remains the most captivating, particularly as it originated from the movies themselves. It’s hard to top Samuel L. Jackson’s charisma, who personally requested this color for his Jedi character. Although Master Windu might not make a comeback (stranger things have happened), future screens will showcase purple lightsabers once more, with these being brandished by two antagonists. In the upcoming LEGO Star Wars: Rebuild the Galaxy: Pieces of the Past, the new adversary Solitus will yield not one but two interconnected purple sabers. Additionally, Darth Revan is set to make an appearance in the series, carrying both a purple and a red lightsaber with him.

Black Phone 2 โ€“ TRAILER

Four years ago, a 13-year-old named Finn managed to kill his kidnapper and escape, leaving him as the lone survivor of The Grabber incident. However, darkness never truly fades away… and now, the phone is ringing once more. Renowned for his four Oscar nominations, Ethan Hawke reprises his most chilling role as The Grabber looks to exact revenge on Finn (Mason Thames), now from beyond the grave. This time, he targets Finn’s younger sister, Gwen (Madeleine McGraw). As Finn grapples with life post-captivity, 15-year-old Gwen starts experiencing eerie phone calls during her dreams and unsettling visions of three boys being hunted at a winter camp named Alpine Lake.

24 Years Ago, Fans Started Begging for an Ending to One Video Game Series

On September 6th, 2001, the highly anticipated sequel to the acclaimed game Shenmue, titled Shenmue II, hit the shelves. However, it took fans another 18 long years to get their hands on the next installment, Shenmue III. Despite being released only two years after its predecessor, Shenmue II ended up leaving a significant cliffhanger in the gaming world, becoming one of the most famous unresolved storylines. Fans of Shenmue II were left hanging, eagerly awaiting a resolution to the narrative for nearly two decades.

Death Note: Will The Live Action Netflix Series Still Happen?

In 2022, the makers of the popular series Stranger Things, known as the Duffer Brothers, announced they were partnering with Netflix to develop a new live-action television show based on Death Note once more. The project even secured screenwriter Halia Abdel-Megui, best recognized for her work on Miss Annity. However, in April 2026, the Duffer Brothers signed a four-year deal with Paramount, indicating their departure from Netflix around that time. As Stranger Things is set to release its final episodes this year, there’s been no recent news about the Duffer Brothers’ vision for Death Note’s characters Ryuuk and Light. Though this doesn’t guarantee the project’s cancellation, it leaves the future of the live-action adaptation uncertain.

7 Sci-fi Franchises That Should Have Stopped After One Movie

Generally speaking, if a movie’s initial release performs well financially, studios often find it justified to expand into a franchise, even though subsequent installments might not match the quality of the original or may seem illogical continuations. These seven series, in particular, could have benefited from stopping after their debut instead of prolonging the storyline.

10 Most Iconic Anime Weapons, Ranked

Regardless of perspective, it’s indisputable that the medium is abundant with various types of weapons. If you’re talking about cartoon violence, yes, it’s there. However, the anime world boasts an arsenal bursting at the seams with distinctive weaponry, making it challenging to single out the ones that leave a lasting impression when it comes to picking a favorite or remembering some of the most captivating. Nevertheless, there are definitely certain weapons that many anime fans remember fondly as being particularly iconic. With that said, let’s rank a few standout examples!