After a long hiatus—his longest in over 25 years of being on TV—David Boreanaz is returning with a new show. It’s a modern update of a beloved classic from the 1970s and 80s, and you can watch a first look right here!
Season two of the Danish crime series The Chestnut Man, now called Hide and Seek, is currently available on Netflix. The show, which first premiered in 2021, was a critical hit, earning a perfect 100% rating on Rotten Tomatoes. Though a renewal wasn’t announced until 2024, the new season – based on the novel by Søren Sveistrup – is already receiving the same praise. All six episodes of Hide and Seek are available to stream now.
Originally released on PlayStation 5 in 2024, Stellar Blade became available on Steam in mid-2025 and received very positive reviews. Following the success of the first game, its developer, Shift Up, started working on a sequel and plans to release the original on more platforms. Now, Shift Up appears ready to officially announce Stellar Blade 2. They’ve indicated a reveal is coming in 2026 and have confirmed they will self-publish the sequel, ending their partnership with PlayStation. This means the next Stellar Blade game might launch on a wider range of platforms.
That’s PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, and PC (via Steam).
Steven Spielberg recently announced he’s been working on a Western film, his first of its kind. While details are still scarce, he has said it will feature classic Western elements like horses and guns. He’s determined to avoid clichés and outdated tropes often seen in older Westerns, aiming for a fresh take on the genre. Fans are eagerly anticipating more information, and some have even speculated that the project might actually be a science fiction remake disguised as a Western.
Many anime fans were thrilled when Yashahime: Princess Half-Demon arrived as a sequel to the beloved Inuyasha. Though it didn’t quite reach the heights of the original, Yashahime was a great addition to the Inuyasha world, showing what happened to familiar characters and introducing a new generation. The series ran for forty-eight episodes between 2020 and 2022, and while it’s unlikely to return, it was a satisfying continuation for fans of the original.
Shows like The West Wing, The X-Files, and Buffy the Vampire Slayer marked a shift in network television. Unlike earlier shows that mostly featured self-contained episodes, these series introduced more intricate and ongoing storylines. They moved away from simple, standalone plots and embraced complex, multi-layered narratives that unfolded over time.
Bungie, the company behind popular games like Destiny, has faced some challenges recently. They’ve dealt with issues like accusations of copied artwork in their older game Marathon, and many players have been unhappy with the direction of the latest updates to Destiny 2. While their Star Wars collaborations have been intriguing, interest in the Destiny series has been declining. This seems to have caused frustration among fans, and it appears the developers at Bungie are aware of these concerns.
In a recent interview with Bloomberg, Rod Hudson discussed his vision for Star Wars: Fate of the Old Republic. He revealed that Arcanaut Studios will be a smaller, more focused team than previous projects, and this approach will also apply to the game itself. Hudson believes that a massive game doesn’t necessarily mean a better game, and that overly long games can cause players to lose interest – something he wants to avoid with Fate of the Old Republic.
Lots of new manga series are competing for popularity, but some from the 2020s have already proven successful enough to run for multiple seasons. For example, Kagurabachi is getting an anime adaptation after just 100 chapters. However, Nue’s Exorcist, which has even more content, hasn’t received the same attention. It’s unclear why this is the case.