10 Gritty TV Crime Dramas For Fans Of True Crime

This article contains mentions of rape. True crime has been one of the hottest genres in recent years, with many TV series looking to ride the wave of popularity. These series all produce incredibly gripping narratives with unique attention to detail and realism that is not often present in other fictional or non-fictional shows. With big-budget players like Netflix and Apple TV+ all putting their creative machines behindtrue crime shows, the genre is consistently pushing the boat out and breaking new ground....

July 12, 2025 · 13 min · 2728 words · Melissa West

10 MCU Scenes That Went From Comedy To Serious So Fast It Gave Us Whiplash

TheMarvel Cinematic Universeis notorious for its difficulty in balancing comedic and serious tones, often whiplashing from one emotional beat to another with violent speed. Thefilms of the MCUare well-known for their quippy sense of humor, which has often been criticized as a crutch the franchise uses to maintain mass appeal at the expense of earnestness. Though serious scenes being interrupted by comedy is a far more frequent problem in the MCU, the reverse can be true almost as often....

July 12, 2025 · 9 min · 1787 words · Ronald Rodriguez

10 TV Shows That Took A Massive Risk & It Didn't Work Out

It’s always exciting when aTV show takes a massive risk that really pays off, but it can be insanely frustrating when these surprising writing decisions fall flat on their face. Whilehuge twists, impulsive character decisions, or unusual storytelling choices can keep things interesting, they also have the potential to alienate audiences and lead to storylines that the writers opt to quietly discard rather than continue telling an unpopular plot. This has been a problem across comedy, drama, and even fantasy series that have tried something new with their storyline, only to have viewers flat-out reject the risk....

July 12, 2025 · 13 min · 2627 words · Daniel Williams

10 Underrated James Spader Movies That Are Worth A Watch

ThoughJames Spaderis best known for his recent turn as Raymond Reddington inThe Blacklist, the actor has starred in many iconic movies that deserve more recognition. The past few decades have seen Spader rise to prominence with voice work inAvengers: Age of Ultron. However, in the 1980s, ’90s, and early 2000s, Spader took on many independent projects in a variety of genres that demonstrated his range as a performer.More often than not, Spader is cast as an unscrupulous character,which allows him to play the villain and have fun with his projects....

July 12, 2025 · 11 min · 2270 words · Jodi Roberts

35 Sonic The Hedgehog 3 Easter Eggs & Video Game References Explained

Warning! This post contains SPOILERS for Sonic The Hedgehog 3 Sonic the Hedgehog 3features a wide collection of exciting Easter eggs, video game references, and more. Featuring Team Sonic as they clash with the “live-action” debut of Shadow the Hedgehog (voiced by Keanu Reeves), the thirdSonicmovie adapts several elements from the classic games from SEGA, particularlySonic Adventure 2. To that end, there are several great nods to the 2001 game, alongside many other fun references to the first twoSonicmovies, pop culture, and more....

July 12, 2025 · 4 min · 723 words · Antonio Sullivan

5 Best Shows Like The Bondsman

AlthoughThe Bondsman’s future may seem uncertain, viewers eagerly waiting for its next installment can check out similar supernatural shows. Given how the supernatural genre brims with stories about characters returning from the dead and slaying demons for the devil,The Bondsmandoes not necessarily bring anything new to the table. It borrows several themes, tropes, and story elements from other renowned shows and movies of the genre and spins them around its unique set of characters....

July 12, 2025 · 6 min · 1114 words · Benjamin Yoder

5 New Star Trek Releases Ended Without Answering Big Mysteries That May Never Get Solved

FourStar Trekseries and the newestStar Trekmoviehave ended with open questions that may not be resolved and hint at new voyages that audiences may not see. On Paramount+,Star Trek: Picardwrapped after 3 seasons in 2023. In 2024, bothStar Trek: DiscoveryandStar Trek: Lower Decksclosed out with season 5. Meanwhile,Star Trek: Prodigyseason 2 premiered on Netflix in July 2024, but the streamer has offered no update on renewing the beloved CGI animated series, effectively ending the series for the time being....

July 12, 2025 · 7 min · 1408 words · Caroline Hill

90 Day Fiancé: Anna Campisi Is Unrecognizable After Shocking 100-Pound Weight Loss Makeover

Anna Campisi from90 Day Fiancéislooking like a different person after dropping over 100 poundssince featuring inseason 7 with Mursel Mistanoglu. A single mom of two, Anna met the Turkish man in a bee enthusiast group. They connected over their shared passion and didn’t mind the cultural barrier between them.Mursel got married to Annain the U.S. when he had just two hours left on his K-1 visa.Anna and Mursel began living togetherin Nebraska and now even have a son named Gokhan together while they manage their Beauty and the Bees Honey brand....

July 12, 2025 · 3 min · 560 words · Eugene Cummings

90 Day Fiancé: Signs Syngin's Shayna Romance Is A Clout Chasing Move (He Wants to Stay Relevant)

90 Day Fiancéstar Syngin Colchester seems to beclout-chasing by using his relationship with his girlfriend Shayna.Syngin was first seen inseason 7 with Tania Maduro, who he married after coming to the U.S. on a K-1 visa. Tania had met Syngin while on a trip to South Africa to meet another man. A one-night stand turned into a months-long vacation withthe bartender Syngin for Tania. However, Tania didn’t seem too serious about Syngin since she left him by himself for a whole month before their wedding to pursue a herbalism course in Costa Rica....

July 12, 2025 · 5 min · 923 words · Jessica Henry

After 13 Years, Zelda Needs To Break One Exploration Tradition Again

One exploration gameplay feature forThe Legend of Zeldahas become a traditional part of the franchise, but a future game would benefit from subverting it and implementing a new mechanic instead. Of course, plenty ofZeldamechanics have been radically changed in past titles, and this particular feature is no different. However, with the tradition having remained firm for thirteen years since its last major change, the franchise is arguably due for another title which moves in a different direction....

July 12, 2025 · 5 min · 928 words · Brandon Bailey

All 7 Monsters Who Went From Being Godzilla's Enemies To His Allies

Godzillaand the other monsters in the world have changed their allegiances to each other and to humanity in the last 70 years, and some of the most notable have gone from vicious enemies to some of Godzilla’s most loyal allies. Some of Godzilla’s most noteworthy movies are defined by him tag-teaming with another monster to take downpowerful villain team-upsthat threaten the world. Whetherco-existing peacefully on Monster Islandor taking down the baddest monsters to ever plague the planet, Godzilla’s relationship with his allies is central to his lore....

July 12, 2025 · 7 min · 1448 words · Lauren Williams

All Bounty Board Locations in Fortnite Chapter 5 Season 1

All Bounty Board Locations in Fortnite Chapter 5 Season 1 Placing a bounty on another player is an easy way to get Gold Bars. All you have to do is find a Bounty Board and then track down your opponent before someone else does. So, where are these Bounty Boards? Read on to find outall Bounty Board locations in Fortnite Chapter 5 Season 1. How to Find and Use a Bounty Board in Fortnite Chapter 5 Bounty Boards are back and have returned to the way they were when they first arrived....

July 12, 2025 · 2 min · 288 words · Donna Wolf

American Idol Is Ruining The Essence Of The Show By Casting Finalists From Other Singing Competitions (Too Many Season 23 Contestants Have Competed Before)

TheAmerican Idolseason 23 Top 24 finalists have some reality singing competition show alums among them, and their participation is ruining the essence of the show.American Idoldebuted in 2002, and its goal was to find the best undiscovered talent in the country. The show gave singers the opportunity to showcase their talents in a way that many of them wouldn’t have had access to before. When it premiered, it was unique, but, since then, shows such asThe Voice,The X Factor, and many others have also given undiscovered music artists a platform....

July 12, 2025 · 7 min · 1402 words · Carol Ramos