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Grit, chaos, and humanity: the 4 best new medical dramas to stream in 2025
The medical drama genre continues to evolve in 2025, moving beyond standard ER procedurals to explore deeper emotional arcs, real-world challenges, and diverse global perspectives. These four new shows stand…
Brad Pitt’s F1 surges past John Wick 4 at global box office with $460 million
Brad Pitt’s F1 continues to dominate the global box office, surpassing $460 million worldwide after its fourth weekend in theaters. With $155 million earned domestically and $307 million from international markets, the…
Assassin’s Creed jumps to Netflix—and this time, it’s for real
Netflix’s long-gestating live-action adaptation of Assassin’s Creed is officially moving ahead, according to Ubisoft. First announced in 2020, the series is now in active development, with Roberto Patino (Westworld, DMZ) and David Wiener…
Netflix’s UNTAMED review: Eric Bana’s Yosemite thriller is predictable but pretty
TL;DR: Untamed is a rugged, retro-feeling national park thriller that wears its masculinity like a well-worn flannel. Eric Bana broods, the scenery dazzles, and while the plot is predictable as a park…
Under a Dark Sun review: a thrilling descent into motherhood and moral grayness
TL;DR: Under a Dark Sun is a gripping French thriller on Netflix that nails its character complexity and narrative tension, but fumbles the landing visually and sonically. Still, its haunting story and…
Smurfs 2025 review: even Rihanna can’t save these mushrooms
TL;DR: The new Smurfs movie is a glittering blue shell with no pearl inside. Rihanna adds charm, and JP Karliak’s villains briefly stir some life, but this is a joyless,…
I Know What You Did Last Summer (2025) review: the return of a VHS-era classic
TL;DR: The fisherman’s back, and so are your favorite '90s scream teens. Is it necessary? Not at all. Is it fun? Absolutely. If you grew up on VHS copies of…
Stranger Things season 5 teaser hints at a dark, emotional final chapter
It’s been more than three years since the fourth season of Stranger Things brought the Upside Down to Hawkins, and the long wait for the final chapter is finally starting to bear…
Severance leads 2025 Emmy nominations as Apple TV+ gains ground in prestige TV
The 2025 Emmy nominations have been announced, and Severance has emerged as the most recognized series of the year, earning 27 nominations. Season 2 of the Apple TV+ psychological drama is now…
Wands out: first look at new Harry and Hagrid as HBO’s Harry Potter series officially begins filming
Grab your butterbeer and dust off your house robes — the Wizarding World is officially returning, and we’ve just stepped onto Platform 9¾ for the first time in years. HBO’s Harry…
Dora and the Search for Sol Dorado review: this is what happens when you algorithm an adventure
TL;DR: Dora and the Search for Sol Dorado is a visually energetic, well-meaning kids' adventure that never quite captures the spirit of its source material—or the anarchic joy of its cinematic inspirations.…
HBO’s new Harry Potter series filming two seasons back-to-back
HBO's long-anticipated Harry Potter reboot is moving forward quickly, with new production details revealing that the first two seasons will be filmed consecutively. According to Production Weekly, the series—currently filming under the codename Dark…
Justin Bieber’s Swag album review: emotional, experimental, and unexpected
TL;DR: Justin Bieber's surprise album Swag is a rich, introspective continuation of his underrated Journals era, drenched in matured R&B textures, modern influences, and lyrical vulnerability. Despite its throwback title, this 21-track collection feels…
Dexter: Resurrection review – the Bay Harbor butcher grows up (sort of)
TL;DR: Dexter: Resurrection is the best version of the revival we could have hoped for: sharper, smarter, and darkly hilarious, giving Michael C. Hall room to explore a more weathered Dexter…
Murderbot season finale review: the tearful liberation of a sarcastic machine that just wants to watch its shows
TL;DR: Murderbot ends its first season with a finale so quietly devastating and beautifully human that I found myself sobbing into my cat’s fur at 3 AM. It’s a farewell without…
Foundation Season 3 Review: the Mule eats candy while the galaxy burns
TL;DR: Apple TV+'s Foundation Season 3 opens with a chilling, stylish introduction for The Mule, as Pilou Asbæk delivers chaos with candy in hand. The Cleons grapple with mortality, Demerzel spirals deeper…
JAWS @ 50 review: a tale of the shark that couldn’t swim but ate the world
TL;DR: “Jaws @ 50: The Definitive Inside Story” is a deeply affectionate, often hilarious, and surprisingly emotional documentary that peels back every layer of Spielberg’s shark-infested nightmare turned masterpiece. Whether…
Apple TV+ releases teaser for The Morning Show season 4
Apple TV+ has released the first teaser for the upcoming fourth season of The Morning Show, offering viewers an early glimpse into the evolving newsroom drama. Starring Jennifer Aniston and Reese…