When a favorite actor gets cast in a questionable show, you have to weigh your options. Is it worth it to suffer through early episodes based just on an appreciation of this person, or is it better to not even start? With Fox’s new comedyThe Mick, the answer is not altogether clear.It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia’sKaitlin Olsonis the glue that holds the show together, working as hard as she can to make something out of an otherwise tired sitcom setup....

Katy Perryspent more than her fair share of time in the spotlight recently, thanks to her trip to space via the Blue Origin NC-31 mission, but one older album from the star that earned her universal acclaim has become a streaming hit years later.Teenage Dream: The Complete Collection, which launched in 2012 and features hit #1 singles like “Teenage Dream,” “Firework,” “E.T.,” and more,has become a streaming hit once more in America, trending on Spotify 13 years later....

Timothy Olyphantis no stranger to the small screen, having had major roles on shows like therecently revivedJustifiedandDaisy Jones & The Six, and guest spots on classics likeThe OfficeandSex and the City. Basically, if you need a charismatic, faintly rugged man with smoldering eyes to elevate your program, Olyphant is your guy. One of his best roles, however, comes in the unexpected form of a mildly neurotic but totally lovable murderer in the sadly short-lived Netflix comedy,Santa Clarita Diet....

TheStar Trekfeature films have never struggled in nailing their main casts, shepherding the core ensembles of two of the greatest science fiction television shows of all time to the big screen. Whilefans are more dividedon the quality of the most recent “Kelvin Timeline” series, the young ensemble delivered earnest performances that honored the legacy of their original series counterparts while offering their own interpretations. The stronger installments were able to flesh out the ensemble with interesting new crew members, pairing the heroes against such memorable threats as Khan (Ricardo Montalbán) orChang (Christopher Plummer)....

InWild Rose,Jessie Buckley(The Woman in White) stars as a young Scottish mother fresh out of prison, who dreams of becoming a country singer. The movie, from directorTom Harper(Peaky Blinders,War & Peace) and writerNicole Taylor(Three Girls,The Hour) is far more uplifting than that short description may make it sound (she was in prison for throwing bags of heroin over the prison walls to fund her dream, no less – it’s a comedy as well!...

BBC’sMerlinmay have been concluded for over a decade, butthe series still has much to offer. Focusing on Merlin (Colin Morgan), a young man hiding his magical abilities while working for Prince Arthur (Bradley James), the show is an origin story for the legendary characters. As Merlin helps Arthur become a just king and fulfill his destiny, the show introduces many names that should be familiar, from Gwen (Angel Coulby) to Uther (Anthony Head)....

Dark Windsrode the rails in its third-season finale, as Joe Leaphorn (Zahn McClarnon) and Jim Chee (Kiowa Gordon) chased down a murderer making his way out of town on a train. In a newHollywood Reporterinterview withDark WindsshowrunnerJohn Wirthand directorChris Eyre, they revealed the reasoning behind the Wild West-style showdown. Not only did it tie in with the show’s Western themes, but one of the show’s executive producers happened to own a locomotive....

Benito Skinner— known online by his stage name “Benny Drama” — came into my life when I needed him most. Amidst the COVID pandemic, the world, and therefore, the cultural conversation, had never felt so fragmented. TikTok wasn’t the global phenomenon it is now, still dominated then by 16-year-olds doing horrendous and deceptively easy dance routines. I, a proud older Gen Z, couldn’t find anything to satisfy my pop culture appetite until I found Benny Drama’s Instagram and YouTube....

Following the runaway success ofThe Night Agent’s first season, Netflix has renewed theGabriel Basso-led spy thriller series for a second season. This renewal follows the serieslanding at the top of Netflix’s TV charts this week, with an impressive 168,710,000 hours watched. While debuting at #1 on the Netflix charts is impressive, the series actually ranked as the third-highest debut for a Netflix original series—ever. Which undoubtedly factored into the expedited renewal....

The Twisted Metal franchise of games celebrates its 30th anniversary this year, a series that centers around maniacal, unhinged drivers in vehicular combat with the hopes of winning a mysterious tournament. While Season 1 of Peacock’sTwisted Metalseries, released in 2023, certainly had the strange drivers and plenty of action, that first batch of episodes seemed to simply exist to set up the larger story that was to come.Twisted Metalwas fun for the ridiculous, violent mayhem that it was, but it all felt in service of something further down the road....

With the new release ofThe Boogeymanin cinemas, horror fans have been delighted by this new addition to the world ofStephen Kingfilm adaptations. After their mother’s death, high schooler Sadie Harper (Sophie Thatcher) and her younger sister Sawyer (Vivien Lyra Blair) are still grieving. Their father Will (Chris Messina), a therapist, isn’t much help to his daughters. When one of Will’s patients unexpectedly arrives at their house seeking help, he leaves behind a horrible supernatural monster that preys on families and feeds on their sorrow....

Elizabeth Olsen is soon to return as the infamous Scarlet Witch. Olsen is an American actress who has made a name for herself in Hollywood with her outstanding performances. With many appearances in a variety of films ranging from indie flicks to blockbuster hits, she’s a name worth mentioning. Her highest-rated movies showcase her range and versatility as an actress. Whether it’s a psychological thriller,Martha Marcy May Marlene, or a superhero film,Avengers: Endgame, Olsen delivers captivating performances that leave a lasting impression on the audience....

The Walt Disney Corporation has produced sixty-one animated films with the release ofStrange World.Many of them have gone on to become beloved classics watched across the generations. This is due in large part to their timeless animation, enjoyable writing, and memorable characters. Related:10 Most Annoying Characters in Disney’s Animated CanonThe strength of Disney’s character crafting is often seen in their side characters more than their leads. While the average lead is meant to be someone relatable to all audiences, the side characters are able to get away with more....