Untamed: Netflix's Most-Watched Show of Summer 2025

Streaming giantNetflixhas been on a roll with its slate of 2025 original TV releases, but one new show’s massive viewership has set it apart from the rest. Even during a year that saw thefinal season ofSquid Game, the second season ofWednesday, and the upcoming conclusion ofStranger Things, Netflix has not pumped the brakes on its original streaming content whatsoever. Shows likeAmerican Primeval,The Waterfront, andRansom Canyonhave all been hits for Netflix, as well as the groundbreaking limited seriesAdolescence, which became the streamer’s second most-viewed original show of all time....

July 9, 2025 · 3 min · 482 words · Stacey Wells

Wednesday Season 2 Finally Confirms Pugsley's Powers & They Connect To A Fan-Favorite OG Addams Family Character

After being a mystery throughout season 1,Pugsley’s supernatural powers are finally revealedinWednesdayseason 2’s new teaser trailer, and they connect to another beloved Addams family member. Thepowers ofWednesday’s Addams family membersplay a more prominent role in Netflix’s spinoff than in past iterations, as this version of the kooky characters gives them a significant legacy at Nevermore Academy’s school for outcasts. However, not all the Addams family members’ powers had been explored before season 1’s ending....

July 9, 2025 · 3 min · 543 words · Jonathan Parker

Will Ghost Recon Frontline Break Ubisoft's Streak of Lackluster Battle Royale Games?

Ubisoft is one of the biggest developers/publishers in the modern gaming landscape. The French gaming giant had established its reputation with a consistently high-quality output during the sixth and seventh generation of consoles. However, the developer’s insistence on pumping out more entries for its darling franchises has been scrutinized by fans lately. Furthermore, the developer has also shown an increasing amount of interest in the battle royale genre. Ubisoft’s upcomingGhost Recon Frontlineaims to tap into the already crowded market of free-to-play battle royale games once again, which has some fans disgruntled and others cautiously hoping thatGhost Recon Frontlinewill turn out to be great....

July 9, 2025 · 3 min · 574 words · Bridget Lane

"Nobody Needs To See Carrie Again": Carrie Star Matthew Lillard Breaks Down Why Mike Flanagan Is Updating Stephen King's Story 50 Years Later

Carriestar Matthew Lillard details why Mike Flanagan is remaking the Stephen King story.Carriewas King’s first published novel in 1974, and Brian De Palma directed an adaptation in 1976. The popularity of the movie helped boost King’s profile and played a role in having him become a household name.Carriefollows the story of a telekinetic teenage girl who is bullied by her peers and abused by her hyper-religious mother. Her story ends in tragedy after she lashes out after a disastrous prom....

July 8, 2025 · 4 min · 661 words · Philip Zimmerman

10 Classic Far Side Comics That Define Gary Larson’s Bizarre Sense of Humor

Far Sidecreator Gary Larson has a reputation for mystifying humor, but anyone who has spent time with his work knows that you eventually develop an understanding of what makes his cartoons funny. These panels from the first decade ofThe Far Sideoffer an illuminating crash-course in Larson’s comedic style. From obscure references, to overly literal interpretations, to introspective punchlines about the perils of the creative process,theFar Sidecomics collected here give readers a better sense of Larson’s go-to comedic moves....

July 8, 2025 · 7 min · 1367 words · Kelly Harmon

10 Movie Scenes That Look Cool But Make No Sense

An entertaining movie doesn’t always have to be an accurate depiction of real life, and it’s clear that some classics prefer creating exciting moments over realistic ones. Whilehistorical and scientific accuracy can improve some movies, they aren’t always necessary. In fact, some movies are much better because they choose to ignore the truth. Audiences often don’t question what they see in movies. Unless something is obviously inaccurate, people might not know when movies are presenting half-truths or outright misinformation as fact....

July 8, 2025 · 7 min · 1342 words · Paul Lopez

2 Months After The MCU’s Red Hulk Debut, I Can’t Help But Wish We’d Gotten The Hulk 2 Plan For Red Hulk Instead

TheMarvel Cinematic Universedebuted Red Hulk two months ago, causing me to realize that the originalIncredible Hulk 2plan for the character would have been better for him. Red Hulk was one of the manyvillains ofCaptain America: Brave New World, with Harrison Ford taking over the role of Thunderbolt Ross from the late William Hurt. Throughout the film. Ross was manipulated by The Leader, another villain first introduced inThe Incredible Hulk, with theending ofCaptain America: Brave New Worldtransitioning him into the red raging monster from the comics....

July 8, 2025 · 3 min · 561 words · John Lopez

30 Years After Its Close, One of Toonami's Classic Anime Series Is Gearing Up For a Comeback

For many anime fans who grew up watching Cartoon Network’s Toonami block in the late 1990s and early 2000s,Tenchi Muyo!holds a special place in their hearts. The sci-fi harem comedy blended intergalactic chaos with heartfelt storytelling, turning an unsuspecting teenager’s quiet life into a magnet for beautiful and eccentric alien women. Though the series gradually faded from the spotlight, its influence on Western anime fandom is undeniable. Now, after decades of dormancy,Tenchi Muyo!...

July 8, 2025 · 3 min · 500 words · Kimberly Torres

8 Directors Who Released Two Great Movies In The Same Year

It’s rare for a director to release two movies in the same year, let alone two classics that both receive positive reviews. Every director is different, but most high-profile directors tend to produce a new movie every two or three years if they’re consistently working. This represents a relatively high output, so having two movies in the same calendar year is almost unheard of. Of course, it used to be common practice in Old Hollywood for directors to work on multiple movies each year, but the game has changed a lot since the height of the old studio system....

July 8, 2025 · 7 min · 1457 words · Cesar Jensen

Amazon Prime Early Access Sale: Acer Predator Monitor

Click here to navigate to the store page Amazon PrimeMembers have a great opportunity to get their hands on a 32-inchAcer Predator monitorfor a heavy discount. Amazon is hosting a special early access sale on October 11 and 12, giving prime members access to a ton of items across a variety of categories. Electronic items and gaming-related products often go on sale during this period, with companies offering discounts of over 70% and even 80% to customers....

July 8, 2025 · 2 min · 323 words · Joseph Coleman

Analogue Pocket Gaming Handheld Pre-Order Date

It’s not too uncommon these days for players to want to relive the nostalgia of some of their favorite games. While some may resort to things like anN64 emulatorin an attempt to recapture the past, others have found these emulations don’t quite scratch that itch like real cartridges do. For those people, Analogue believes it may have the perfect solution for that problem. TheAnalogue Pocketis a new portable gaming device that was announced in 2019 and will allow players to relive the glory of old Game Boy, Game Boy Color, and Game Boy Advance games, all from one convenient portable system....

July 8, 2025 · 2 min · 337 words · Tara Murray

Assassin's Creed TV Series Officially Greenlit At Netflix 5 Years After Initial Announcement

TheAssassin’s CreedTV series is finally greenlit at Netflix, moving forward years after the title was announced. Following the unsuccessful 2016 movie adaptation,Netflix’sAssassin’s Creedadaptationhas been in the works since 2020, making it one of the most anticipated titles in early production stages for years. According toVariety, theAssassin’s CreedNetflix adaptation is moving forward, meaning audiences can finally get their hopes up about the series. Just like the video games, the TV show’s plot will be “centered on the secret war between two shadowy factions,” establishing the conflict between the Assassins and the Templars....

July 8, 2025 · 2 min · 393 words · Nathan Woodard

Avengers: Doomsday's Last Of Us Reunion Is A "Really Funny" Experience For Danny Ramirez

WARNING: This article includes spoilers from The Last of Us season 2.Danny Ramirez, who plays Joaquin Torres, a.k.a. the Falcon, in theMarvel Cinematic Universe, shares his excitement to reunite with one of hisThe Last of Usco-stars inAvengers: Doomsday. One of the newest additions tothe MCU timelinein 2025 will be the arrival of Reed Richards, a.k.a. Mister Fantastic, inThe Fantastic Four: First Steps, which will properly launch Phase 6 this summer. Pedro Pascal will be bringing the Marvel icon to life, and is just getting started in the MCU, as he is already set to return for 2026’sAvengers: Doomsday....

July 8, 2025 · 3 min · 635 words · Roberto Edwards