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The Netflix series Firebreak, starring Belén Cuesta, Diana Gómez, and Joaquín Furriel, follows Mara as she takes her daughter and family to their summer home in the woods after her husband passes away. They hope to mend relationships and sell the property, but their plans are disrupted when Mara’s daughter, Lide, goes missing amidst a rapidly spreading forest fire. Cut off from outside help, the family desperately searches the woods for Lide, turning to the local forest ranger, Santi, for assistance. However, as the situation intensifies, suspicion rises, and they begin to question everything around them.

The quick success of The Bluff highlights how much audiences miss the Pirates of the Caribbean series, which has been on hold for a while. When Disney released The Curse of the Black Pearl in 2003, it turned a potentially risky theme park ride into a huge blockbuster, earning billions and changing the kinds of movies Hollywood made. For over ten years, the adventures of Jack Sparrow, played by Johnny Depp, were a global hit and heavily influenced pop culture. However, surprisingly, no other studio managed to create a similar, long-lasting success with pirate-themed movies. Even more unexpectedly, Disney let the Pirates of the Caribbean franchise lose momentum after 2017’s Dead Men Tell No Tales. Although there’s been talk of a new movie or a fresh start for the series, it hasn’t moved forward, and now other studios are proving that pirate stories can still be popular and profitable.

Necrophosis is a mind-bending psychological horror game inspired by the works of H.P. Lovecraft. Originally released on PC in April 2025, the game quickly gained a ‘Very Positive’ rating on Steam thanks to its intriguing puzzles and mysterious story. Now, the developers at Dragonis Games are teaming up with PQube to bring a complete edition of Necrophosis, including new downloadable content, to PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S.

Hideaki Sorachi, the creator of Gintama, debuted in Shueisha’s Weekly Shonen Jump magazine in 2002 with a short story called Dandelion. While it wasn’t developed into a full series at the time, Netflix recently announced a new anime series based on this one-shot, premiering this April. Sorachi jokingly responded to the news, saying it seems Netflix isn’t concerned with preserving older works with care.

Some Justice League teams reflect the grim realities of their worlds. For example, the Justice League of Assassins became more ruthless due to their harsh environment, and the Titans from the ‘Titans Tomorrow’ future adopted more extreme tactics to take the League’s place. These teams aren’t inherently evil, but they’ve likely crossed lines the main Justice League wouldn’t. Keep reading to explore 7 of the most compelling dark Justice League teams and find out which one is the most unique.

I’m really determined to find the perfect MMO for me, one that fits what I’m looking for, especially being able to play it completely on my own. I struggle with social anxiety and depression, which makes it hard to invest the huge amount of time and social interaction most MMOs require. Thankfully, I’ve found an MMO that actually solves this problem, and addresses my other concerns with the genre. It’s called Erenshor, and it’s designed for single-player offline play – and it’s fantastic.

The Tokyo Extreme Racer series started as a Sega exclusive, but in 2001, Genki shifted it to PlayStation 2 with Tokyo Xtreme Racer: Zero. Over the next four years, they released several more games – Tokyo Xtreme Racer: Drift, Tokyo Xtreme Racer 3, and Tokyo Xtreme Racer: Drift 2 – all for PlayStation. After that, the series went silent on PlayStation. In 2006, Import Tuner Challenge was released exclusively for Xbox 360, but after that, the series largely disappeared except for a few mobile games. Now, the series is making a comeback.

Some sci-fi TV shows never get the attention they deserve, but manage to find dedicated fans. Others quietly become hidden treasures. Luckily, many of these overlooked shows are now available to stream, and because they’re usually short, they’re great for watching a whole season in one sitting. Here are some currently streaming in the US, perfect for a sci-fi night.

Based on the popular manga and anime, Death Note The Musical first debuted in Japan in 2015 and has since been performed around the globe, including in Russia, the UK, and South Korea. Anime fans in London will soon have a chance to see a unique stage version of Tsugumi Ohba and Takeshi Obata’s story, as performances begin at the Barbican Theatre on July 30th and run until September 12th. Interestingly, the production team includes designer Jon Bausor, who previously worked on the stage adaptation of Studio Ghibli’s Spirited Away.

When people think of superhero TV shows, Smallville is often one of the first that comes to mind. Although critics weren’t blown away – it has a 78% rating – it remains a hugely memorable show for many millennials. Spanning ten seasons, the series focuses on Superman’s early life, showing young Kal-El learning to control his powers and accept the responsibilities that come with them, all while dealing with everyday teenage issues. This makes it a particularly interesting and relatable coming-of-age story, and it really enhances your appreciation for the iconic superhero.