5 Sci-Fi Shows That Could’ve Been Great (But Sadly Failed)

It’s incredibly disappointing when a TV series with so much potential suddenly goes wrong. These shows seemed destined for greatness, but somewhere along the line, they lost their way. We’ve compiled a list of sci-fi series that perfectly illustrate this, and we’re curious if you remember them.

New Planet of the Apes Movie Adds Marvel Favorite As Director (But It May Create a Diabolical Cliffhanger)

It’s been quiet for the Planet of the Apes series since the last film, which took place far in the future after War for the Planet of the Apes. While there were rumors about a new movie, nothing was official until now. Deadline reports that Josh Friedman, the writer of The Fantastic Four: First Steps, and director Matt Shakman – both known for their work in Marvel projects – are joining the next Planet of the Apes film. However, the new movie won’t continue the story from the previous films; it will be a standalone story.

My Hero Academia: 7 Stories We Still Need Told, Ranked

UA Academy is the top school for aspiring heroes in the world of My Hero Academia, and it would be fascinating to learn about its origins. Early in the series, the emergence of Quirks created a dangerous world, and a spin-off exploring the school’s creation – and how it helped change society – would be really compelling. We’ve gotten glimpses of the school’s past through My Hero Academia: Vigilantes, showing characters like Eraserhead as students, but a deeper dive into those earlier years would be a great story.

Dwayne Johnson’s Forgotten Action Movie Is Now Streaming on Peacock

The action comedy The Rundown, directed by Peter Berg and released in 2003, is now available on Peacock as of May 1st. Starring Dwayne Johnson alongside Seann William Scott, Christopher Walken, and Rosario Dawson, the film wasn’t a financial success during its initial release, earning $80 million worldwide on an $85 million budget. In the movie, Johnson plays Beck, a skilled bounty hunter with dreams of becoming a chef, who’s tasked with retrieving a mobster’s wayward son from the Amazon. His mission quickly becomes complicated when he gets caught between a dangerous mining magnate and a hunt for a valuable, ancient treasure.

007 First Light Isn’t Getting a Demo and Won’t Feature Multiple Endings

So, I was hoping to check out the new spy game with a demo, but it looks like that’s not happening. The developers said they don’t have plans for one, and honestly, with the launch so close, it makes sense. They’re probably putting everything into making the full game as good as possible, which I totally get!

5 Underrated RPGs You Might’ve Missed That You Need to Revisit ASAP

So far in 2026, we’ve seen some good new RPGs like Nioh 3 and Windrose. If you’re searching for something you might have missed, you’ve probably already played the most popular RPGs from recent years. That’s why we’ve put together a list of 5 fantastic, underrated RPGs worth revisiting. We’re focusing on games that are still easily playable on today’s platforms.