Apple TV+’s new series, Pluribus, begins our list with a fascinating premise: Carol (Rhea Seehorn) realizes everyone around her is living in a manufactured state of happiness and tries to wake them up. As Carol grows more and more annoyed by their blissful ignorance – and their attempts to ‘fix’ her – her frustration intensifies.
As a classic action-packed anime, Dragon Ball is famous for its exciting battles. These fights need strong villains to really challenge the heroes and help them grow. Dragon Ball Z features several major story arcs, each with memorable antagonists, but five villains stand out as the most impressive.
Earlier this month, Shueisha announced three new manga series would be launching this fall. This meant some existing series would need to end to make room, and the first to be cancelled is Jun Furukawa’s Kaedegami, which only ran for 17 chapters. Now, a new series called Gonron Egg is debuting this week, and Shueisha and Viz Media have released a preview.
Shanks is an incredibly powerful warrior who relies on his masterful Haki and swordsmanship, not a Devil Fruit. He’s so intimidating that just being near him can strike fear into others. Uniquely, he can temporarily block opponents from using their Observation Haki. His Conqueror’s Haki is exceptionally strong – powerful enough to force even an Admiral to yield from a great distance. Despite being one of the world’s strongest fighters, he hasn’t yet reached the level of six legendary figures.
Matt Duffer, one of the creators of Stranger Things, recently spoke with Empire Magazine about what to expect in the show’s fifth and final season. Fans have been hoping to see Joseph Quinn’s character, Eddie Munson, return, but Duffer cautioned against it. “I love that Joe Quinn is leading people on!” he said, “But no, Eddie is definitely dead.”
Alex Garland’s film, Ex Machina, centers around a young programmer chosen to test the human-like qualities of a remarkably advanced AI. The experiment takes place at the secluded home of the wealthy and unconventional Nathan Bateman, and soon it becomes apparent that things aren’t what they seem. Ex Machina is a uniquely unsettling and thought-provoking film, both intensely intimate and expansive, and it’s rare in that it actually delivers satisfying answers to the questions it raises. It feels both claustrophobic and strangely open, making for a truly refreshing cinematic experience.
Wow, from the very beginning to the epic finale, the music just makes this series. It’s seriously the thing that drives the whole experience and honestly, season one is unforgettable because of it! It’s the emotional core of everything happening on screen.
Bart Allen, also known as Impulse, first appeared in The Flash comic book in 1994. He was the first new teenage speedster since Wally West took on the mantle of The Flash and quickly gained his own series. Impulse was a popular hero during the 1990s, embodying the spirit of the era. While his character has faced challenges over time, a recent issue of The Flash is reminding fans what makes him so great.
The original Halloween was a huge hit in theaters and launched a series of sequels, including several well-regarded ones. It was considered a landmark horror film when it first came out – even by people who later criticized similar movies – and it’s still highly praised today. But what makes it so exceptional? Let’s take a closer look at what makes it work.
I’ve been watching the One Piece anime since it started way back in 1999, and it’s always been released weekly. What’s really impressive is how few filler episodes it has compared to other long-running series like Naruto and Bleach. While the anime definitely helped make One Piece popular, after 26 years, its flaws are becoming more obvious. A big problem right now is that they only seem to adapt one chapter of the manga per episode, which really slows things down. A lot of fans complain about the pacing, but I think the real issue is that the studio isn’t including the cover stories – those short stories are actually part of the official storyline and often contain important details you need to understand what’s going on.