Top 8 Unconventional Settings in Modern Western TV Shows

Modern Westerns have really expanded where stories can take place. While you still see familiar characters, themes, and landscapes, they’re often presented in fresh ways, mixing with other genres or featuring unique settings. These newer Westerns, often called neo-Westerns, frequently move the action to unexpected locations, and some do this more effectively than others.

John Wayne’s Chisum Arrives on Tubi

Released in 1970, Chisum features John Wayne as a benevolent cattle rancher whose quiet life in New Mexico is disrupted by the ruthless Lawrence Murphy (Forrest Tucker). Directed by Andrew V. McLaglen, a frequent collaborator with Wayne, the film is a fictionalized account of the Lincoln County War of 1878, incorporating real historical figures like Chisum, Henry Tunstall, and Billy the Kid.

The Punisher To Headline a Huge New Story In 2026

Benjamin Percy, known for his work on Punisher: Red Band #1, teams up with artist José Luis Soares and inker Oren Junior – both experienced comic book creators with credits from DC and Marvel – to launch a new Punisher series.

Megan Thee Stallion Slays Halloween 2025 as Fan-Favorite JJK Character

With Halloween just around the corner, people online have been sharing incredibly creative costumes. Celebrities are especially known for going all out, and Megan Thee Stallion didn’t disappoint! She posted photos of her impressive cosplay as the character Choso, writing “HOT GIRL CHOSO #Hottieween” with spooky emojis. The rapper posed in front of different edited backgrounds to show off the look, and her fans loved it.

Wait, Is Nintendo Planning A Super Mario Bros. Shared Universe (Including An Avengers-Esque Event)?

The Super Mario Bros. Movie was a huge success in cinemas and is now available on Amazon Prime. With a sequel already planned and talk of a Donkey Kong movie, a source claims Nintendo is building a full cinematic universe. Apparently, after films focusing on Luigi’s Mansion, Donkey Kong, and Princess Peach, all these characters will team up in a big event inspired by Super Smash Bros. It’s unconfirmed, but this news makes me really excited!

Mark Harmon’s NCIS Comeback as Gibbs Has 1 Unfortunate Catch

Even though the NCIS series faced challenges after Mark Harmon left, the original show has remained popular with Gary Cole’s Alden Parker stepping in as the new team leader – he was originally assigned to arrest Harmon’s character, Gibbs. While viewership has decreased somewhat in recent years, with shows like Tracker gaining ground, Season 23 of NCIS is starting strong. The show now airs on Tuesdays, along with its spin-offs, NCIS: Origins and NCIS: Sydney.