The horror genre really changed thanks to Koji Suzuki. His novel, Ring, was a huge success, and he continued to build on that world with books like Spiral and Loop. These stories delved deeper into the mythology of Sadako Yamamura and the terrifying cursed videotape.
The show transformed the island’s magical sanctuary into a prison, making it a key part of the overall story and important to several main characters. As with past seasons, viewers had certain expectations going into the Neverland storyline. However, the show was known for surprising its audience, and the Neverland arc was particularly good at defying those expectations, making it one of the most memorable parts of the series.
I’m a huge thriller anime fan, and let me tell you, it’s tough to find ones that really hit the spot! While some thrillers become massive hits, there are always hidden gems that don’t get the attention they deserve. I’ve been digging around, and I’ve found a few mind-blowing thrillers that I think will really stand out in 2026 – definitely keep an eye out for them!
I remember being shocked when Frank Castle, played by Jon Bernthal, fell from that rooftop! He landed on a crate, which totally gave way, and honestly, it felt a bit much. A lot of fans, myself included, thought his reaction was over the top and didn’t quite look finished. It just didn’t seem realistic, you know?
The first season of the British crime drama MobLand featured Tom Hardy as Harry, a ruthless enforcer fiercely loyal to crime boss Conrad (Pierce Brosnan) and his manipulative wife, Maeve (Helen Mirren). The show revolved around a conflict between rival criminal families and received generally positive reviews, earning a 76% rating on Rotten Tomatoes. However, it was incredibly popular with viewers, prompting Paramount+ to renew it for another season in June 2025.
To build excitement for the upcoming season on HBO, a new behind-the-scenes clip from House of the Dragon shows the cast and crew discussing how they created the show’s biggest moments. The preview also includes never-before-seen footage, and introduces new characters like Roderick Dustin (played by Tommy Flanagan), Torrhen Manderly (Dan Fogler), and Alysanne Blackwood (Annie Shapero).
Peter Jackson recently announced that a new Tintin movie is in the works. Speaking at the 2026 Cannes Film Festival, where he received an honorary Palme D’or, he expressed some embarrassment that the project has taken so long to come to fruition. He stated, ‘Steven [Spielberg] made his film, and then for 15 years I haven’t made mine. I feel awkward about that.’
The Season 23 finale of the show ended with a tense standoff between Torres and Mateo (Patrick Keleher), Tim McGee’s son. Mateo revealed he had a gun, and a gunshot immediately followed, leaving viewers unsure who fired the weapon. Showrunner Steven D. Binder recently explained that someone was shot, but thankfully the injury isn’t life-threatening. This means even if Torres was the one hit, the character will survive.
As The Boys heads toward the end of its fifth season, it seemed like there wasn’t much space for surprise celebrity appearances. The show is known for featuring famous faces, both for quick jokes and longer roles, but Samuel L. Jackson’s appearance in the latest episode still came as a huge surprise to viewers.
When NCIS: Origins was first announced, it was promoted as the story of how Leroy Jethro Gibbs started his career with NCIS, showing events that would later impact the original series. It was therefore unexpected when the show revealed in its first episode that it was actually focused on the story of Lala – who she was and her connection to Gibbs. The show spent two seasons following Gibbs’ early days at the Camp Pendleton office with his team, alongside a developing romantic relationship with a colleague. However, the end of season two makes it clear that this initial period of the show has come to a close.