Stranger Things Fans Need to Watch This Controversial Dark Anime From 21 Years Ago

While both storylines are compelling, Eleven’s receives more focus in the first season of the show—and remains the more captivating one through the cliffhanger ending of Stranger Things Season 5, Volume 1. Though not entirely unique, the concept of a government lab conducting experiments on children with special powers is still an effective hook, drawing viewers in and keeping them invested. It shares similarities with a somewhat controversial anime that fans of Stranger Things might enjoy, though it won’t appeal to everyone.

The Muppets Christmas Carol Is Still The Best Adaptation of the Charles Dickens Classic (And Will Never Be Beaten)

First released 33 years ago, The Muppet Christmas Carol is widely considered the best adaptation of Charles Dickens’ classic story. While many people expect Muppet versions of beloved tales to be entertaining, it might surprise some to learn how closely this film follows the original book. Despite the humor and puppets, it’s remarkably faithful to Dickens’ timeless text, making it one of the most accurate adaptations ever created.

10 Most Incredible Anime to Fill The Void After My Hero Academia’s Finale

With the villains finally defeated, the story wrapped up by showing the consequences of the long and difficult war. Many of the original heroes either died or stepped down, creating opportunities for a new generation. While Deku and his friends are just starting their journeys, viewers won’t get to see everything that happens during their time as professional heroes. Because so many fans have followed the series for years, the ending is likely to be bittersweet. Though nothing can truly replace My Hero Academia, here are 10 other shows that might help fill the void.

Every South Park Season 27 & 28 Episode Ranked From Worst to Best

From the very beginning, South Park surprised viewers with each new episode, especially after its incredibly popular and often shocking debut. The show’s creators, Trey Parker and Matt Stone, were honest about struggling to follow up such a strong start, but they ultimately succeeded. Now, with over 2025 episodes completed, it’s time to revisit the entire series and rank them from the least to the most enjoyable.

7 10/10 Fantasy Series That Will Probably Never Be Adapted (#2 Really Stings)

As a huge fantasy fan, I’ve noticed that even though some big fantasy projects haven’t quite hit the mark, studios aren’t giving up on the genre. But it’s a tough one – success is really hard to predict. There are a lot of adaptations in the works, like the Quicksilver movie on Netflix and Sony’s Hierarchy series, but honestly, it’s anyone’s guess which ones will actually get made. A lot of these projects get cancelled, or just get stuck in development forever. There are so many amazing fantasy books out there begging for screen time, but sadly, many of them probably won’t ever get the movie or show they deserve. It’s frustrating, and while I always try to stay optimistic, it feels pretty unlikely for a lot of these popular titles. I guess you never know, but…

Be Careful Claiming This New Free PS Plus Game

Okay, so PlayStation Plus is killing it this month! We’re getting The Outlast Trials and Killing Floor 3, which are awesome co-op games – seriously, way more people will be playing those now, and that’s a good thing. It’s super easy to round up some friends and jump in. There’s also LEGO Horizon Adventures free this month, which is cool if you missed it. It came out a while back, last fall actually, but honestly, nobody really talked about it. It was released on PC and Switch too, but it didn’t make much of a splash, so definitely grab it while it’s free!

After 24 Years, One of Batman’s Most Underrated Villains Is Back and Deadlier Than Ever

The Ventriloquist seems like a quiet, unassuming man, but he’s capable of being a brilliant criminal. This potential is expressed through Scarface, a tough gangster persona who communicates through a puppet. He was once a frequent opponent of Batman and a powerful figure in Gotham’s criminal world. Though often overshadowed by villains like the Penguin, he was a significant threat. However, he hasn’t been central to a major Batman story since 2001. Now, he’s returned, and the Ventriloquist is more dangerous than ever before.