Episode 3 is not the strongest we have seen fromHarley Quinnseason 5, but theDCseries continues to be entertaining every week, which is perfect for such a long-running show. The first few season 5 episodes did a great job of setting the stage for where the season could go. While Brainiac and Metropolis are the biggest elements of the season,Harley Quinnstill takes the time to keep the same hilarious hijinks fans have been used to seeing in the show....

Netflix is rolling out more holiday movies for the winter of 2024, includingHot Frosty, which features a talented cast of actors many viewers will recognize. The Christmas fantasy film, directed by Jerry Ciccoritti and written by Russell Hainline,tells the classic story of a snowman who comes to life but turns it into a rom-com.Hot Frostyrevolves around Kathy, a widowed woman who owns a restaurant in the small town of Hope Springs....

The cast announcement forAvengers: Doomsdayhas significantly impacted the future of theMCU, but it also sheds light on its immediate past - specifically, theCaptain America: Brave New Worldpost-credits scene.Marvel aired a surprise announcementlast week with a live stream that turned out to be an official cast reveal for one ofthe MCU’s most anticipated upcoming movies,Avengers: Doomsday. This established a whopping 27cast members forAvengers: Doomsday, though prevailing theories suggest there are more to come....

The Jedi Order’s lack of action in theStar Warsprequel trilogy has always been a bit bewildering, but 20 years afterStar Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith, it finally makes sense. While Palpatine was likely using Force concealment, one of the manyForce powers inStar Wars, to hide his use of the dark side from the Jedi, his behavior was still extremely suspicious. Try as he might to present himself as a well-meaning senator and then chancellor, Palpatine increasingly obtained power in the Senate and exploited the Clone Wars to do so....

Attack on Titanhas become a timeless classic, setting a high standard in anime with its well-written story, exploring themes that many modern shows tend to avoid. What makes it stand out is how realistically it reflects real-world struggles, making it more than just a fantasy. Instead of showcasing an ideal world, it tells a harsh yet powerful story that makes people think about reality. Most anime are made to entertain or inspire, often adding real-life elements but in a way that feels too idealistic or far from the truth....

The Big Bang Theorymight be the most popular sitcom about geeks, butThe IT Crowddid a much better job of satirizing that subculture. From 2007 to 2019,The Big Bang Theoryran for 12 seasonsas one of the highest-rated comedies on TV. But, while it was beloved by general audiences,the specific community it depicted — sci-fi fans and comic book readers — felt that it misrepresented them. It paid lip service to various pop culture references, but it played more like a jock’s idea of what nerds are like....

My Hero Academia Vigilanteswill be dropping soon, and even fans who haven’t read the manga have every reason to be excited.My Hero Academia Vigilantesisn’t just good; it’s arguably better than the original series. My Hero Academia Vigilantesfollows Koichi Haimawari, a college-age kid who dreamed of being a hero,but wasn’t good enough for UA. Koichi has a rather unimpressive Quirk, Slide and Glide, and takes to the streets at night in an All Might hoodie, performing acts of vigilantism which range from helping people cross the street to getting into fights with toughs and gangsters....

Sony has just finished itsVenomtrilogy, and among the biggest complaints about the franchise was how goofy it was. It was filled with ridiculous things like Eddie and Venom arguing while failing to make breakfast, as well as a massive dance number between Venom and a convenience store owner. While this might seem out of character,long-time Marvel fans know it actually perfectly aligns with who Venom is. When people think of Venom, they mostly think of the brutal anti-hero who sometimes eats the heads of criminals – a “lethal protector” that will do anything to bring about his own brand of justice....

Iron Manhas been on almost everyAvengersroster, but his newest team stretches the concept of Earth’s Mightiest Heroes further than ever. Featuring not just surprise heroes but unexpected villains old and new, this new team promises to continue not just the lineage of the Avengers, but also the multi-series stories being told by their most recent writers. ViaCBR, upcomingWest Coast Avengerswriter Gerry Duggan has broken down the bizarre roster of this new Avengers lineup, which includes Ultron and‘Marvel’s Biggest Jerk’ Blue Bolt....

Warning! This article contains spoilers for Cross season 1. Warning! This article contains mentions of murder and many real-life serial killers. Crossseason 1 is based onJames Patterson’s fictionalAlex Crossbooks, but it seems to draw some inspiration from real-world crimes. Created by Ben Watkins, Amazon’sCrossdoes not shy away from drifting far from its source material’s stories. Instead of staying true to nearly all story beats from the original novels,Crossseason 1 only borrows character beats from the book while adopting a completely original narrative....

NCISseason 22’s favorite couple is almost together, and Palmer’s latest romantic endeavor just proved it. Jessica Knight and Jimmy Palmer’s relationship has turned into a will-they-won’t-they situation ever since they broke up in theNCISseason 21 finale, which saw Knight accept a new job in California. However, since she has returned, there have been moments between her and Palmer that showcase the love they have for each other, even when they are apart....

Summary Fans ofThe Umbrella Academyrejoiced to learn that formerly deceased siblingBen will be the focus of the upcoming fourth season, but there’s another character who is also set to get more attention. Lila Pitts was introduced as Diego’s love interest in season 2 and quickly became a fan-favorite. Mouthy, bursting with energy, and possessing a killer instinct to rival veteran assassin Number Five, Ritu Arya’s character earned a firm position within the main cast despite being the show’s own invention....

Some notes and tidbits from Jenova Chen?s insightful GDC talk on Journey thatgamecompany founder Jenova Chen delivered a talk onJourney, right on the heels ofa sweep of the Game Developer’s Choice Awardsthe night prior. Naturally, the room was packed full, and Chen received a lovely standing ovation at the end. Some people in the audience even went misty-eyed as Chen rounded out his presentation with some fan mail from a young girl who wrote about playingJourneywith her father before she died of cancer....