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Luckily, there are plenty of compelling dystopian TV shows available to stream, and many of them are great choices to watch after finishing The Testaments. While none are quite the same – and we assume you’ve already watched The Handmaid’s Tale – several series explore similar themes of oppression, rebellion, and the desire for a brighter future. We’ve compiled a list of excellent shows, and even if they aren’t strictly dystopian, we think you’ll see why we especially recommend one of them.

With its bright animation and well-known actors, the new movie Swapped is already gaining a lot of buzz. While it initially seems to be performing better than KPop Demon Hunters, critics haven’t been as consistently positive. KPop Demon Hunters has impressive scores – 91% from critics and 99% from viewers – suggesting continued success. Swapped, on the other hand, has more varied reviews, with a 67% rating from critics and 88% from audiences.

You know, it’s amazing to me how far Harley Quinn has come. She started as just a sidekick in the Joker’s world, but she’s really broken out on her own. Now, she’s actually been central to some of the best DC storylines, and honestly, a lot of them don’t even involve the Joker anymore. It’s incredible to see her development as a character.

After watching the reaction to the racer’s PlayStation 5 trailer, I decided to look into it further.

Let’s look at some examples of movies that were initially met with skepticism but later became beloved classics, frequently rewatched and highly recommended. These films demonstrate the importance of giving projects time to prove themselves. While there’s always a risk of something failing, there’s an equal chance it could become a timeless favorite.

The classic arcade game Geki-Oh ShienRyu is back! Originally created by Warashi and released in Japanese arcades in 1997, ShienRyu is a fast-paced shooter where you pilot a jet fighter against waves of enemies through diverse levels. While popular in Japan, it didn’t reach Western audiences until 2002 with the PlayStation release, Geki-Oh Shooting King. Now, more than 20 years later, that version of the game is available to play again.

In 2017, a remastered version of the classic 1999 game RollerCoaster Tycoon, originally created by Chris Sawyer and Frontier Developments, was released. This version, called RollerCoaster Tycoon Classic, first came to the Nintendo Switch in 2024 and is now being updated for the new Nintendo Switch 2. While the updated version will cost $5 for existing Switch owners, it’s not entirely clear what changes justify the price. The only confirmed improvements are enhanced resolution and new mouse controls using the Joy-Con 2. Though these are improvements, upgrade costs usually include more substantial changes. The full game will cost new players $30 on the Switch 2, which is $5 more than on other gaming systems. While this price difference isn’t unusual for Switch and Switch 2 games, it’s still a bit disappointing.

In a recent interview with Polygon, Strange New Worlds showrunner Kurtzman shared his biggest regret for the series: not being able to bring William Shatner back for a guest appearance. The idea was to create a follow-up to the classic time travel episode, with Shatner playing a version of Kirk who altered history by saving Edith Keeler—the same character saved by McCoy in the original story—and choosing to stay in 1930s New York. Kurtzman explained that the team tried to make this happen every season, even writing multiple scripts, but it ultimately didn’t work out. Despite the missed opportunity, he remains optimistic, stating that a truly satisfying show should leave viewers wanting more, rather than feeling completely full. He’s proud of every episode they’ve created.

What sets Jon Bernthal’s portrayal of the Punisher apart in the Marvel Cinematic Universe is its unflinching depiction of violence. Unlike other action sequences, his fight scenes don’t shy away from showing Frank Castle brutally taking down his opponents, and the camera doesn’t look away from the harsh reality of his methods. This makes the Punisher’s scenes some of the most intense and violent in the entire franchise.

Several well-known X-Men actually began as dangerous villains, eventually turning into the heroes we know and love. Others were X-Men for only a short time before going back to being villains. Recently, during the Krakoa Era, many former enemies became important allies, even taking leadership roles in the new mutant nation. Here’s a look at some of the most powerful villains who’ve joined the X-Men and why they’re now fighting for mutant success.