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While Game of Thrones became the defining sword and sorcery show of the 2010s, building on the popularity of earlier series like Conan the Barbarian and Xena: Warrior Princess (despite their sometimes over-the-top style), there are actually several other fantastic shows in this genre that don’t get enough attention. If you enjoy sword and sorcery and are searching for something new, these seven underrated shows are worth watching.

If you’re not looking for something that makes you question life’s big mysteries while watching a futuristic city glow with lights, this might not be for you. It doesn’t offer easy answers or neat resolutions. Instead, it challenges you and makes you uncomfortable. If you want to be amazed and feel a little overwhelmed by the meaning of existence, cyberpunk anime is exactly what you need.

Reed Richards’ inventions are essential for the Fantastic Four and the wider Marvel Universe. He creates everything from tools for space and interdimensional travel to defenses against cosmic dangers. He’s motivated by a desire to build a better future for everyone, but his ambitious projects don’t always go as planned.

Netflix recently announced a new series coming from Taiwan called “Bloody Smart.” The show, which is based on a popular anime and has been in the works for three years, used a Kickstarter campaign to fund its special effects. Given how terrifying the creatures, like the Hanging Balloons, look in the series, that funding was clearly put to good use! Instead of adapting one specific story, “Bloody Smart” seems to be blending characters and tales from various works by the original creator into a single, new series. You can get a sneak peek at one of those spooky Hanging Balloons in action below.

The next Essential release is coming in 2026, and we’d like to check if the included features are what you’re hoping for.

With a remarkable 94% rating on Rotten Tomatoes, The Fly features Jeff Goldblum as a scientist named Seth Brundle. He’s invented a teleportation device and decides to test it on himself. Unfortunately, a fly gets inside the machine during the process, causing his cells to combine with the insect’s. At first, the teleportation seems successful, but soon the fly’s cells begin to change his body, causing a horrifying and disgusting transformation. He slowly turns into a grotesque insect, and his girlfriend can only watch in horror as it happens.

Many video game companies, such as Nintendo, have dramatically redesigned their controllers over time. However, Sony has generally stuck with a more consistent approach. While the newest DualSense controller is more streamlined and has extra features, its basic shape and how it works haven’t changed much since the original PlayStation 2 controllers that many players remember. But according to a report from Video Games Chronicle, a newly approved patent suggests PlayStation controllers could be about to get a major redesign.

Post-credits scenes in Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) films have become essential for revealing future storylines. These short clips give fans clues about what’s coming next, including the upcoming Avengers: Doomsday movie. Recent films in Phases 5 and 6 have been building towards Doomsday‘s story, and several post-credits scenes clearly foreshadow events in the new film.

Good news for fans of Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End: Season 2 will premiere on Crunchyroll on Friday, February 6th! While the English dub was planned to begin this week, it’s been slightly delayed due to the recent winter storm. This means fans will have to wait an extra week for the dub, but at least we now have a confirmed release date for the new season.

Many games successfully modernize classic titles, improving the graphics and gameplay for new players while still honoring what fans loved about the originals. Nintendo has consistently delivered strong remakes, as seen with games like Fire Emblem, The Legend of Zelda, and Metroid. But arguably their best remake came over two decades ago, and it perfectly demonstrates the key to a truly great remake.