While shows like Band of Brothers and The Sopranos are more widely known and watched, many believe HBO’s The Wire is a more impressive artistic work. This complex drama offers a detailed and realistic look at all aspects of life in an American city.
People often dissect shows, analyzing characters and plots, but ultimately, viewers simply enjoy what appeals to them. Think about how a catchy slogan and a compelling story could keep you watching all night! While critics’ opinions matter, they aren’t always right. It’s worth revisiting some fantastic, overlooked shows from the ’90s that critics didn’t fully appreciate.
Rumors suggest actress Xolo Maridueña will play Maxima, an alien princess from the comics known for her pursuit of Superman. While Maxima has a complicated history – initially aligning with the villain Brainiac before becoming a hero – some fans are hoping Maridueña will actually be cast as Wonder Woman. Although it seems unlikely, given James Gunn’s vision of a long-established DC Universe, a brief appearance by Wonder Woman isn’t impossible.
Twisted Metal is a high-octane series focused on vehicular combat. Every year, drivers compete in a dangerous tournament hosted by the mysterious and malevolent Calypso. The grand prize? One wish granted by Calypso himself. But be warned: Calypso is notorious for twisting wishes into cruel and ironic realities.
The newest anime in the Boruto series will likely adapt the Boruto: Two Blue Vortex manga, which started in 2023 and was created by Masashi Kishimoto. Fans who have read the manga already have an idea of what to expect in the upcoming anime, as it follows the events of Two Blue Vortex.
The finale of the Scrubs revival, “My Celebration,” marks the first time Zach Braff and Rachel Bilson have shared the screen in twenty years. Their previous on-screen pairing was in a 2006 film that wasn’t very successful, though it has gained a following among fans of the actors. While that movie largely flopped, bringing Braff and Bilson together again offers a chance to finally make a successful project out of their previous collaboration.
Over the years, Star Trek has gone through several changes, largely guided by a few key executive producers who oversaw both the TV shows and movies. Gene Roddenberry, the show’s creator, along with Gene L. Coon and Fred Freiberger, were in charge during the original NBC series. Roddenberry also started the Star Trek film series, but it was producers Harve Bennett, Leonard Nimoy, and director Nicholas Meyer who really made it a success.
Voice actor Yuki revealed details about the next film in the franchise at a screening of Apothecary Diaries in Tokyo on April 12, 2026. They attended the event with co-stars Takeo Otsuka, who plays Jinshi, and Asami Seto, who plays Shisui.
Mike Mitchell, the actor who played Stu in the first two seasons of Twisted Metal, recently shared on the Doughboys Media podcast that he won’t be appearing in Season 3. He played Stu as the somewhat clumsy and unwilling partner to Samoa Joe’s Sweet Tooth. Mitchell said he’s disappointed about being cut from the show, as he had a lot of fun working on it.
While these films aren’t strictly anime, they have all the things that make anime great. Movies such as Kubo and the Two Strings are perfect for everyone, but anime fans will especially love them.