In an interview with People, writer Al Jean explained that trying to deliberately predict future events—or avoid doing so—actually makes those predictions less accurate when writing The Simpsons. He said the best approach is to simply write the show without focusing on whether things might come true.
LEGO fans might be a little let down in 2026, as it looks like the company will keep focusing heavily on Batman. This isn’t entirely unexpected, though, especially with the upcoming release of LEGO Batman: The Legacy of the Dark Knight – the newest fun and expansive game from TT Games – on consoles and PC.
Following the conclusion of Blue Bloods in 2024 after 14 seasons, a spinoff series starring Donnie Wahlberg was announced for 2025. Boston Blue centers on Danny Reagan, an experienced NYPD detective who moves to Boston to join the city’s police department. The show quickly became a hit, ranking among the most popular new series of the 2025-2026 television season.
When Prime Video announced a TV series based on the Jack Reacher books, many fans were hesitant. Previous movie adaptations had disappointed them with casting and changes to the original stories, so their skepticism was understandable. However, the first season of the Prime Video series quickly proved its worth, delivering a fantastic adaptation that exceeded expectations.
Though it didn’t receive rave reviews when it came out in 2022, this show is still captivating. Featuring strong performances from Naomi Watts and Bobby Cannavale, and inspired by a true story, it’s a thrilling mystery-horror series. While it might not be as scary as shows like Ratched or Grotesquerie, it’s definitely worth watching.
HBO’s continuation of the highly praised comic book series Watchmen quickly became a phenomenon, and it did something few adaptations have: it wasn’t afraid to be bold. At a time when most shows based on existing properties play it safe with familiar superhero stories, Watchmen dared to be different, and that’s what makes it one of the best comic book TV shows in recent years.
Chris Hemsworth, Mark Ruffalo, and Halle Berry star in Crime 101, a new heist movie. The film centers on Davis (Hemsworth), a talented thief planning one last big score before going into hiding. His plans lead him to Sharon (Berry), an insurance broker facing a life change who unexpectedly gets caught up in the heist, and Lou (Ruffalo), a determined detective hot on Davis’s trail. Adding to the complications is Ormon (Barry Keoghan), a dangerous former associate who also wants a share of the millions at stake.
Paramount+ is well-known for shows by Taylor Sheridan, like the series Yellowstone and its spin-offs 1883 and The Dutton Ranch, as well as the crime thriller Mayor of Kingstown. Although it might not be the first place you look for a thriller, Paramount+ is worth checking out. While Netflix has The Hunting Wives and Hulu streams Tell Me Lies, thriller fans shouldn’t miss Fatal Attraction, which is also available on Paramount+.
Initially conceived as just a character, Ted Lasso evolved into the show many found comforting after the COVID-19 pandemic. The series starts with an American football coach taking on a job with an English soccer team, despite knowing very little about the sport. This humorous story of someone in an unfamiliar situation ultimately offers a hopeful and thoughtful message.
The upcoming animated series, Spider-Noir, will include familiar faces from Spider-Man’s world, including a new take on Joe “Robbie” Robertson, the Daily Bugle’s city editor who often works with the loud and demanding J. Jonah Jameson. Actor Lamorne Morris, known for New Girl, will voice Robbie, which is being seen as a welcome correction in how the character has been portrayed in past Spider-Man projects and a step towards better representation in future installments.