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In 2016, Fox surprised comic book fans with a unique take on a character from DC Comics’ Vertigo imprint. The show didn’t follow a specific comic book storyline, but instead created an original story around a well-known character, presented in an episodic format. Although Fox ended the show after three seasons, fans were passionate about it and successfully campaigned for Netflix to continue it. This allowed viewers to enjoy three more seasons featuring DC’s intriguing and complicated anti-hero, Lucifer.

The film assembled an impressive cast including Helen Mirren, Cherie Lunghi, Gabriel Byrne, Liam Neeson, Corin Redgrave, Patrick Stewart, Ciaran Hinds, and Nicol Williamson. While Williamson was the most experienced film actor, many of the others were primarily stage performers. For a lot of them, Excalibur was their film debut, and they greatly depended on director John Boorman, who, despite being a kind man off-set, was a very strict and commanding presence during filming.

While it hasn’t gotten as much buzz as some other true crime shows, the miniseries Unbelievable is highly regarded for doing things differently. It avoids the common pitfalls of the genre and instead offers a compassionate and realistic portrayal of a disturbing series of sexual assault cases that initially appeared unconnected.

When Naruto began in 2002, it was animated entirely by hand, using traditional cell animation techniques. While the show gradually started incorporating digital methods, the overall artistic style still reflected that classic hand-drawn look, similar to many anime series from that era. It took several years for digital animation to significantly change how anime was visually designed, impacting everything from character shapes and colors to anatomical details.

During its five-year journey, the Enterprise encountered many unusual events, and Star Trek often explored different types of stories. While generally considered science fiction, the original series (TOS) frequently borrowed elements from fantasy, and even included some horror episodes. However, the first attempt at a scary story in the franchise wasn’t very successful.

Like many popular young adult movies and series, this show was based on a successful book series, which already gave it a built-in fanbase. However, the show’s strong quality is what really made it a hit. It includes all the familiar elements of post-apocalyptic young adult stories – a group of teens battling to save humanity, over-the-top villains, surprisingly intricate political maneuvering, and genuinely moving character deaths. The 100 was a prime example of the wave of young adult adaptations on television in the 2010s, and even though that trend has faded, the show remains incredibly compelling to watch.

Mike Flanagan’s upcoming projects largely center around the works of Stephen King. He’s currently finishing an adaptation of Carrie for Amazon Prime Video, expected in 2026, and is also developing The Dark Tower. Recently, he announced he’s working on a version of The Mist. Beyond adaptations, Flanagan has created impressive original content, like Oculus, which shares a similar style and intensity with The Haunting of Hill House.

Today’s romance anime often feature kind, funny characters and stories that explore who people are. Hana-Kimi fits right in! The story follows Mizuki Ashiya, who disguises herself as a boy to attend an all-boys school and get closer to a talented high jumper named Izumi Sano. This setup leads to plenty of comical mix-ups, but it’s also a heartwarming story about self-discovery and growing up while staying true to yourself.

Russell Crowe, the Academy Award-winning actor, is known for being incredibly productive, often appearing in two or three films each year. However, 2025 was different – he only starred in one movie, a World War II drama called Nuremberg, and it proved to be one of his most challenging roles. He played Hermann Göring, Hitler’s right-hand man. The film centers on U.S. Army psychiatrist Douglas Kelley (played by Rami Malek) as he assesses the mental state of leading Nazi officials before their historic trial.

While traditional broadcast TV still exists, streaming and cable shows now dominate cultural discussions. Thirty years ago, network television was king, following a familiar September-to-May schedule. Millions of Americans would tune in each week to watch the latest episodes of their favorite shows live. 1996 is a particularly interesting year to look at, as it featured many of the most beloved shows from the ’90s. Interestingly, some less expected shows also did very well, while even popular shows like The X-Files didn’t rank as high in the ratings as you might think. Despite this, television was a shared experience for almost everyone in 1996.