Why Ben Didn't Come Back For Heartstopper Season 3 (Or Get A Redemption Arc) Explained By Creator

Ben Hope (Sebastian Croft) was a key character in the first two seasons ofHeartstopper, but in season 3, he’s gone, leaving some viewers to wonder where he went, and without even a redemption arc. A British coming-of-age romantic comedy-drama series that premiered on Netflix in April 2022,Heartstopperis based on the graphic novel seriesof the same name by Alice Oseman (who is also the show’s creator).Heartstopperfollows a group of friends at Truham Grammar School as they explore relationships and the facts of growing up....

June 4, 2025 · 4 min · 779 words · Kristin Park

Why Harmony Cobel Was Fired From Lumon In Severance Season 2

WARNING! This article contains SPOILERS for Severance season 2, episode 1!After dedicating her life to serving Kier Eagan, Harmony Cobel was fired from Lumon Industries ahead ofSeveranceseason 2. Portrayed inSeverance’s talented castby Patricia Arquette,Ms. Cobel served as the manager of the severed floor at Lumon Industriesin Kier, PE throughout season 1. On the outside, however, Cobel was secretly posing as Mark’s neighbor, “Mrs. Selvig,” trying to manipulate him while also seeing whether his Innie’s thoughts and experiences could bleed over into his Outie’s consciousness....

June 4, 2025 · 3 min · 601 words · Jeffrey Moore

Why John Wayne's Grandson Is Key To The Mandalorian's Success

Summary The grandson of legendary Western actor John Wayne is a crucial part ofThe Mandalorian, even though his face is never seen on-screen.The Mandalorianis one ofStar Wars' biggest success stories. It was the franchise’s first foray into live-action television, andThe Mandalorianis the most-watched original show on Disney+. It’s also spawned a host of spinoffs in its own right, fromThe Book of Boba Fettto the upcoming movie,The Mandalorian & Grogu. Din Djarin and Grogu are veritable juggernauts ofStar Wars, and they owe a great deal of their popularity to an unlikely source: John Wayne’s grandson....

June 4, 2025 · 4 min · 756 words · Daniel Miller

Why Michael Ironside Isn't Voicing Sam Fisher In Netflix's Splinter Cell Show

Netflix is developing an animated series based on theSplinter Cellseries, and here is why actor Michael Ironside isn’t voicing the franchise’s protagonist Sam Fisher in the upcoming showSplinter Cell: Deathwatch.Netflix has been seriously delving into the world of video game adaptationsin recent years, with series likeCastlevania,Arcane,Cyberpunk: Edgerunners,The Cuphead Show, and more making their way onto the streaming service. More details on some upcoming video game adaptations were given at Netflix’s Geeked Week ‘24, including the highly anticipatedSplinter Cell: Deathwatchanimated series....

June 4, 2025 · 5 min · 878 words · Jacob Perez

Yellowjackets Season 3 Makes Shauna's Biggest Tragedy Even More Devastating

This article contains discussions of stillbirth and grief. Warning: SPOILERS ahead for Yellowjackets season 3, episodes 1 and 2.Shauna Shipman deals with multiple tragedies inYellowjackets' past timeline, and season 3 makes the biggest one even more devastating.Yellowjacketsseason 3’s two-episode premierepicks up during the summer, and it sees most of the survivors faring better than they were at theend ofYellowjacketsseason 2. They live in huts and embrace rituals in order to maintain some semblance of community and normalcy out in the Wilderness....

June 4, 2025 · 5 min · 874 words · Ana Gilbert

10 Excellent Horror TV Shows Based On Books

Several TV shows pull inspiration from the work of notable horror authors, effectively bringing their frightening stories to life on the small screen. Adapting a horror novel into a film orTV showcomes with its risks, as strong special effects, costuming, and performances are often required for audiences to be moved by the eerie tales. Anne Rice and Stephen King are just a few of the celebrated authors who’ve had their books turned into successful TV shows....

June 3, 2025 · 11 min · 2263 words · Cynthia Strickland

10 Excellent Thriller Books You Can Read In A Day

By incorporating mystery, intrigue, and unreliable narrators,thrillerbooks have been capturing audiences' attention for many years. Plenty of the best movies and TV shows within the genre have drawn inspiration from novels, especially those that are easy to read in a single sitting. Sometimes, picking up a book that features a long plot with heavy world-building can be too much. It can be better to read something that can be finished quickly, reaching an exciting conclusion without delay....

June 3, 2025 · 10 min · 2089 words · Jeffery Ford

10 Sci-Fi TV Shows From The 1950s-1970s That Are Just As Good As Today's Greats

While it may feel like we’re living in a golden age ofsci-fi television, the truth is that plenty of classics from bygone eras are just as good as today’s greats. Although countless viewers have been catching up onclever shows likeSeveranceor eagerly awaiting the newStranger Things, those with a love for sci-fi should take the time to revisit the classics of the 1950s, 1960s, and 1970s. I know that the special effects may feel dated, but trust me, there’s a vast world of programming to discover for those willing to plunge into the past....

June 3, 2025 · 9 min · 1818 words · Mr. Edward Anderson

10 Titan Rivalries I Want To See In Godzilla's Monsterverse

Godzilla and Kong have already gone head-to-head multiple times in Legendary’sMonsterverse, but there are plenty of other incrediblehead-to-head Titan battlesthat the connected cinematic universe can explore. The Godzilla franchise, and really all of Toho’s movie catalog, is predicated on massive monsters battling each other with an array of energy blasts, fists, and claws. The Monsterverse has followed through with that as a foundational aspect of the connected universe, with one-on-one fights andmulti-monster team-upsacting as the high points of each movie....

June 3, 2025 · 10 min · 2084 words · Antonio Jackson

10 Ways to Prepare for Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth

10 Ways to Prepare for Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth With Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth taking its sweet time getting here, hype has reached a fever pitch. Instead of pacing back and forth, we’ve come up with some ideas for being a bit more proactive. While you wait, here are10 ways to prepare for Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth! If you haven’t already preordered the game, you still have time. Keep in mindFinal Fantasy VII Rebirth has several editions and preorder bonuses, and the bonuses are different depending on the vendor....

June 3, 2025 · 6 min · 1258 words · Heather Ruiz

20 Years Ago, Eminem Released His First Critical Failure, But It Was Never His Fault

The most divisive album inEminem’sdiscography deserves a re-evaluation in retrospect. Eminem has released 12 albums over the course of a 36-year-long career in the rap industry.The rapper from 8 Milehas been afforded immense success as the majority of his projects have been universally adored. However, there’s at least one album that divided even his more hardcore of fans. 20 years ago, on July 10, 2025, Eminem released his fifth album,Encore, and it was his first studio album to receive a mixed reaction that leaned toward negative....

June 3, 2025 · 3 min · 592 words · Gregory Benjamin

90 Day Fiancé’s Angela Deem Is “Ashamed” Of America Amid Michael Ilesanmi’s Legal Success After Joining New Family

Summary 90 Day Fiancé: Happily Ever After?starAngela Deemrevealed why she’s “ashamed”of the United States of America while she seeks an end to her marriage toMichael Ilesanmi.Angela is attempting toget her marriage with Michael annulled, but she’s not done harassing him yet. Angela wants Michael to be thrown out of the country. She’s trying her best so thatMichael goes back to Nigeria. Angela had fought for years for Michael to get a visa....

June 3, 2025 · 4 min · 659 words · Susan Taylor

All 8 Major Star Wars Reveals From The New Mandalorian Movie Footage

Summary Star Warstook the opportunity at D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event to provide audiences with their very first look atThe Mandalorian & Grogu, and the exclusive footage contains some incredibly exciting reveals. ThoughStar Wars’next movie doesn’t release until August 05, 2025, and filming began just a few short weeks ago,Star Warswanted to take the opportunity to share what they’re working on with their audience. The sizzle reel was shown exclusively to those present at the Disney Entertainment Showcase, but its description promises a big-scale adventure suitable for bothStar WarsandThe Mandalorianenthusiasts....

June 3, 2025 · 9 min · 1911 words · Scott Bishop