Star Trek: Deep Space Nine Broke One Major Roddenberry Rule (& That’s Why It Worked)

When it was time to create Deep Space Nine in the early 1990s, the show’s creators felt limited by some established Star Trek guidelines. As producer Rick Berman later explained, Gene Roddenberry had a strong preference against significant conflict between 24th-century human characters, which made developing compelling storylines difficult. Fortunately, the Deep Space Nine team found a way around this by focusing conflicts on interactions between Starfleet personnel and civilians, and between humans and their surroundings.

Most Terrifying Horror Icons of the 21st Century, Ranked

I’ve noticed that Freddy and Jason just don’t scare us like they used to. Horror has really evolved! Thankfully, we’ve got a whole new set of truly terrifying villains taking their place. Whether it’s a monster we see in multiple movies, a one-time scare that sticks with you forever, or a fresh take on classic horror ideas, I think these six villains are the most frightening the 21st century has to offer.

Doctor Who’s Future Will Need To Be Decided A Lot Sooner Than You Think

The BBC remains fully dedicated to Doctor Who. Lindsay Salt, the BBC’s Director of Drama, recently stated it’s “one of the BBC’s most treasured brands” and has no plans to cancel it. Interestingly, they haven’t even begun discussing how to fund future seasons, likely due to the current uncertainty surrounding the BBC’s overall budget. Salt explained they are open to different production models and want to ensure the show is made properly, taking the necessary time to do so. However, funding decisions will need to be addressed eventually.

New KPop Demon Hunters Content Finally Hits Netflix

This new collection is a celebration of the hugely popular movie, created as a thank you to its fans. It’s about 10 minutes long and includes four short segments. These feature the cast reacting to fan videos, showcase amazing cosplays inspired by the film, highlight families enjoying the movie together through dances and sing-alongs, and take a deep dive into the success of the hit song, “Golden.”

D&D’s Best Class Has One Glaring Flaw You Didn’t Even Know Was Fixed

Even at lower levels, wizards can still be surprisingly vulnerable – a single arrow from a goblin can still take them down. However, experienced, high-level wizards have enough magical versatility to overcome these weaknesses. While this core aspect of the class hasn’t changed with the 2024 rules update for D&D, many other parts of the Wizard have been significantly altered. To fully understand these changes, it helps to remember a major limitation Wizards used to have in older versions of the game.

Every Sega Console Ranked From Worst to Best

Sega’s initial home video game console was the SG-1000, which launched in Japan and select other countries, but never made it to North America. Because of this, it didn’t directly compete with the Nintendo Entertainment System in the US, and it remains largely unknown to many gamers. Over a few years, the SG-1000 was released in various designs. It offered a collection of 51 game cartridges and 29 Sega My Card games. While reasonably popular, the console had some technical drawbacks and ultimately finished last in the market. However, it does feature some enjoyable titles, such as Safari Race, Star Force, Wonder Boy, Sega-Galaga, and more.

7 Glaring TV Show Plot Holes That Still Bother Us Years Later

What’s often more frustrating than a simple plot mistake is the intense focus it receives from fans. Plot holes usually happen accidentally and should be easy to overlook. However, they often aren’t, because fans start to speculate about how these errors might change the established story or encourage deeper, analytical thinking instead of just enjoying the narrative. Marvel famously acknowledged this tendency by sending fans who spotted inconsistencies a blank envelope labeled a “No Prize.” The issues discussed here aren’t like those harmless errors – they haven’t been easily dismissed, and instead, they continue to bother us long after we’ve noticed them.

DC Just Failed An Iconic Villain (But There’s Still Hope)

While most of the Absolute series have been groundbreaking, Absolute Flash is generally considered the weakest. This is largely due to its inconsistent and rushed storytelling. Despite this, it’s still a source of innovative concepts and fresh perspectives on familiar characters, which keeps it engaging. The initial twelve issues focused on building towards a confrontation with Reverse-Flash, who was cleverly reimagined as a creature fueled by the Still Point’s energy. The execution wasn’t perfect, but there’s still potential for improvement.