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The Four Seasons Season 2 Review – Going the Distance
Season 2 of The Four Seasons digs deeper into the psyches of this very tightly-knit (and tightly-wound) group.
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A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder Season 2 Review – A Twisty, Tense Time
Season 2 will keep you engaged, questioning the clues you’re given, and hitting “Next Episode” until you get the answers you’re craving…and perhaps a little bit more.
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Finn and Jake Are Set to Reunite in ‘Adventure Time: Side Quests’!
Disney+ and Hulu have announced that Adventure Time: Side Quests will premiere on June 29.
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The Devil Wears Prada 2, I Love Boosters
Fashion is everything on this week’s episode, with conversations about The Devil Wears Prada 2 and I Love Boosters.
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‘Devil May Cry’ Returns for a Rip-Roaring Season 2
After an explosive first season, Netflix’s take on DMC dives even deeper into Hell to intensify the war between demons and humans.
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‘The Rings of Power’ Has a Season 3 Release Date!
The third season will see a time jump from S2, sending us into battle during the height of the War of the Elves and Sauron.
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Watch the Trailer for the Flirty Summer Rom-Com ‘One Night Only’
Could one wild night change everything?
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‘Running Point’ Season 2 Has Got What It Takes
Running Point is back to score some more sports comedy wins.
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Watch the Thrilling New Trailer for ‘That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime the Movie: Tears of the Azure Sea’
Coming to theaters in the US and Canada on May 1!
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A Rose-Colored MICHAEL Biopic, You, Me & Tuscany First Reactions, Andy Weir x Project Hail Mary Revisited
We examine the new Michael Jackson biopic, share our first reactions to You, Me & Tuscany, and revisit our chat with Project Hail Mary author Andy Weir.
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Get Your First BTS Look at ‘Heartstopper Forever’ – Coming to Netflix on July 17!
To celebrate the fourth anniversary of Heartstopper’s debut on Netflix, see the first behind-the-scenes photo & launch date announcement!
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Lightning Recs: ‘Kevin’ – Aubrey Plaza’s Quirky New Adult Animation
Arriving just in time for the chillest holiday of 4/20, Kevin is the offbeat animated series designed to satisfy all your late-night comedy cravings.
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This Cozy Fantasy Bookshop Romance Invites You to ‘Stay for a Spell’
Stay for a Spell is a delightfully fun cozy fantasy romance for those of us who’ve always dreamed of a quiet, joyful life.
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‘The Witch and The Huntress’ is an Enchanting Sapphic Greek Mythology Retelling
The Witch and The Huntress is a lush, evocative reframing of mythology to tell a gorgeous and heartbreaking journey of love and belonging.
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Is ‘Malcolm in the Middle: Life’s Still Unfair’ a Revival Worth Watching? Yes, No, Maybe, I Don’t Know
I wanted to enjoy the revival—and it definitely has its good moments—but sadly, I was left feeling more bemused than amused.
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‘Big Mistakes’ Review – Dan Levy Works His Magic on This Zany Comedy Thriller
Levy once again nails the chaos that can only be inspired by siblings who know exactly how to push each other’s buttons, and a mother who sucks everyone into her equally chaotic orbit.
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‘The Drama’ – Who’s the Villain and What is it Saying + A Little Mario Bros
We shout out The Super Mario Galaxy Movie, before diving into The Drama, the ethical questions it raises, and other difficult stories.
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‘XO, Kitty’ Season 3 Review: Senior Year Just Got a Whole Lot More Complicated
Oh, Kitty, what kind of chaos have you gotten yourself into this time?
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Lightning Recs: Love on the Spectrum – Season 4
Just like last season, there are a lot of firsts, but S4 also brings a lot of new milestones.
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‘The Storyteller’s Secret’ is a Lovely Tale of Redemption & Romance
The Storyteller’s Secret pulls at your heartstrings in multiple ways to play a symphony of beautifully raw emotions.
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Episode Appetizer: ‘Go For It, Nakamura-kun!!’ Premiere – Your Next Adorable BL Anime Watch
Okuto Nakamura is just a boy, standing in front of another boy, asking him to love him (or maybe just to be his friend, for starters).
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One Piece: Into the Grand Line (Season 2) – Baroque Works and Giants and Chopper We’re High
Geek Girl Riot is sailing into the Grand Line for a no-holds-barred discussion of One Piece Season 2 on Netflix.
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Project Hail Mary – Defying Gravity
Join our intrepid crew of space travelers for a journey across the galaxy to talk all things Project Hail Mary.
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Romantasy Hijinks Abound in ‘This Will Be Interesting’, E.B. Asher’s Delightful Sequel to ‘This Will Be Fun’
This Will Be Interesting lives up to its name; you’ll be thoroughly entertained the whole way through.
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Series Appetizer: Steven Spielberg’s ‘The Dinosaurs’ is an Epic Visual Treat
Steven Spielberg is here to reclaim his dino-filmmaking title as executive producer of The Dinosaurs.
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Bridgerton Season 4, Part 2 – Benophie Happily Ever After
Dearest gentle listeners, Ladies Whimsnicole and Abdulbakiton wish to welcome you back to another Bridgerton discussion, this time serving up all the tea on Season 4, Part 2.
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The Memory Bookshop – A Tender-hearted Exploration of Memories and Regret
Just like any good healing fiction, it’ll wrap you up in its tender embrace all the way to the journey’s end.
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Lightning Recs: Taylor Tomlinson: Prodigal Daughter
Prodigal Daughter takes us to church for some big life lessons and bigger laughs.
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Lightning Recs: Strip Law
Netflix’s zany late-night comedy animation, Strip Law, comes from The Late Show with Stephen Colbert alum Cullen Crawford.
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The Last Starborn Seer – An Epic (But Slow) Quest
If you’re looking for a dark high fantasy with lofty aspirations, give The Lastborn Seer a little patience, and you might just find yourself swept up on a grand adventure.
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Sundance 2026 Last Looks, Pillion, Send Help
Get into our Rioters’ 2026 Sundance picks, along with our first reactions to Pillion and Send Help.
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Series Appetizer: Being Gordon Ramsay
The six-part documentary follows Ramsay and his family in the lead-up to the launch of his new dining venture in the heart of London.
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‘Wonder Man’ and ‘Bridgerton’ Season 4 HOT GOSS: Pouring out the Tea (A LARP)
Our Rioters break down the new Marvel/Disney+ series Wonder Man, before journeying over to Regency-era London to spill all the tea on Bridgerton Season 4.
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Step Inside ‘The Astral Library’ for a Spirited Novel Adventure
The Astral Library is an exciting fantasy adventure that invites you to jump inside the pages of the very books you grew up wishing you could live in.
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The Muppet Show is Back for More Showbiz Shenanigans
It’s the most sensational, inspirational, celebrational break from reality!
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Trainwrecks, Book Genres, and ‘The Starseekers’ Preview
It’s time for some real talk about the latest trainwrecks, magical realism, and Nicole Glover’s new novel The Starseekers. Listen in!
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Agatha Christie’s Seven Dials: The Lavish Murder Mystery to Indulge in This Winter
The series gives the story a fresh coat of paint for the 2026 audience, while still paying homage to Agatha Christie’s iconic class of crime fiction.
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Episode Appetizer: My Hero Academia: Vigilantes – “Crabtastic Rampage!” [s2e2]
If last week’s episode was an appetizer, “Crabtastic Rampage!” is the whole damn meal.
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Episode Appetizer: My Hero Academia: Vigilantes – “Day-Tripping Down to Naniwa!” [season 2 premiere]
Our intrepid vigilantes are back for another round!
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Episode Appetizer: Hana-Kimi [series premiere]
Whether you’re nostalgic for the manga from your childhood or you just want a fun anime to unwind, Hana-Kimi has a little something for everyone.
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The Copenhagen Test: Spy-fi Thrills
The Copenhagen Test is a tense espionage thriller that revels in its secrets more than its revelations, grounded by great performances and real, palpable emotions.
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Kill Bill: The Whole Bloody Affair, Street Fighter Posters, John Cena Takes a Bow – A RIOTUS Extra Innings
As a holiday treat, listen in for an Extra Festive Innings with Sherin & Julian.
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‘Emily in Paris’ Season 5 Brings Ennui to Italy
Normally, I enjoy watching Emily in Paris because it’s fun to be a hater, but even this hater couldn’t find much to feel strongly about.
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Episode Appetizer: You and I Are Polar Opposites [series premiere]
You and I Are Polar Opposites captures that first-time love in such a cutesy, starry-eyed way that you can’t help but smile and reminisce.
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Entertainment News, Marty Supreme, and The Favorite Things We Saw
Join Sherin, Mae, and William for a breakdown of that rocky Netflix-Warner Bros. deal, a teaser review of Marty Supreme, and a roundup of their fave TV & movies of the year.
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To Bleed a Crystal Bloom – This Dark Rapunzel Reimagining is a DNF
To Bleed a Crystal Bloom is only pretty in its sprayed edges and cover art; its content is deeply toxic and require several trigger warnings.
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The Abandons: Family Rules All in the Wild West
It’s not an easy watch, but it is a gripping one, and its emotions resonate through history and time.
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‘The New Yorker at 100’ Captures the Importance (and Wonder) of Journalism
The New Yorker at 100 follows editor David Remnick and his team in the fall of 2024 as they plan and execute the magazine’s seminal 100th anniversary issue.
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Wunmi Mosaku on Sinners, Teyana Taylor on One Battle After Another, Sherin & Mae on Marty Supreme and Zootopia 2, Fionna and Cake Interviews at NYCC 2025
We chat with Wunmi Mosaku, Teyana Taylor, and the cast & creators of Fionna & Cake. Plus, hear some hot takes on Marty Supreme and Zootopia 2!
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The ‘People We Meet on Vacation’ Trailer is Such a Mood
Netflix’s take on Emily Henry’s bestselling novel ‘People We Meet on Vacation’ premieres on January 9th.
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Lightning Recs: Is it Cake? Holiday – Season 2
Much like its original Instagram trend, Is it Cake? Holiday S2 keeps things short & sweet with three festive-filled episodes.
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Season Appetizer: Prehistoric Planet: Ice Age
Prehistoric Planet: Ice Age is, at its heart, curious about what came before us; it asks and answers questions that will tickle the brains of any natural history enthusiast.
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Lightning Recs: A Man on the Inside – Season 2
If you’re looking for something comfy and familiar to curl up to this winter season, head back undercover with A Man on the Inside.
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As Many Souls as Stars: A Gothic Romantasy Where Light & Darkness Collide
This gothic love story is wrapped in dark romanticism that veers between enchanting and wicked; it’s not for the faint of heart but instead for those who wish to be consumed.
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Series Appetizer: The Mighty Nein
Set twenty years after The Legend of Vox Machina, The Mighty Nein takes us further east, to the continent of Wildemount.
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Season Appetizer: June Farms
If you’re looking for your next workplace reality drama fix after Selling Sunset, give June Farms a whirl.
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Death by Lightning: Politics for the People
Four episodes were all Death by Lightning needed to tell a succinct, striking story that will leave you thinking about it for days after.
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Music Moves Us On Screen, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu No Yaiba – Infinity Castle Revisited
Settle in for a marvelous conversation about soundtracks and scores, before revisiting our chat about all things Demon Slayer: Kimetsu No Yaiba – Infinity Castle.
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‘The Witcher’ is Reborn as Season 4 Tries a Different Approach
Destiny has long cast its shadow over The Witcher, but it’s never more keenly felt here as the story barrels along towards an inevitable war.
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Season Appetizer: Selling Sunset – Season 9
Selling Sunset S9 is an emotionally charged one for sure, whether it’s pushing hurt feelings or heartfelt bonding to the forefront for maximum effect.
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‘Hazbin Hotel’ S2 Ups the Ante with Delightful Devilry & Bombastic Musical Numbers
Come for the music, stay for the heart; Hazbin Hotel puts on one hell of a performance.
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‘Nobody Wants This’ Season 2: A Lot to Like, But Love is Complicated
S1 had such a perfectly open-ended finale that S2 can’t really top; it gave us a classic rom-com ending, while this new season asks what happens after the credits roll.
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Rental Family, Cinco Paul x Schmigadoon!, MoRin Morning Chat
Catch up on the latest pop culture, hear our thoughts on the new film Rental Family, and revisit our Schmigadoon! chat with creator Cinco Paul.
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‘Bridgerton’ S4 Teaser Introduces Benedict & Sophie’s Fairytale Romance, Reveals Release Date
Dearest gentle readers, we are delighted to announce that Bridgerton shall be returning to our screens early next year.
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‘Natchez’ & ‘Swamp Dogg Gets His Pool Painted’ Conversations from DC/DOX 2025
Hear Sherin’s DC/DOX panel conversation with the Natchez creators, and revisit her time with the team behind Swamp Dogg Gets His Pool Painted.
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Episode Appetizer: My Hero Academia – “Toshinori Yagi: Rising/Origin” [final season premiere]
MHA may be coming to an end, but it’s not going out without a fight.
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Episode Appetizer: Let’s Play – “Life is S-Rank” [series premiere]
Let’s Play is a feel-good anime for gamers and rom-com fans alike; the two worlds pair together nicely to make for a fun yet soothing watch.
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‘House of Guinness’ Serves Up a Revolutionary Pint of Dramatized Irish History
Steven Knight has once again created a riveting and cinematic sensation, telling the extraordinary story of an extraordinary legacy—and all we can do is raise a glass to his creative flair.
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Demon Slayer: Kimetsu No Yaiba – Infinity Castle, Marvel Zombies
It’s time for our Rioters to let out all their feels about Demon Slayer: Kimetsu No Yaiba – Infinity Castle. Plus, hear their spoiler-free teaser of Marvel Zombies.
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Welcome to the ‘Haunted Hotel’ – Any Time of Year, You Can Find Ghosts Here
Coming in hot from the creative brain of Rick & Morty’s Matt Roller, Haunted Hotel is a zany family/workplace comedy mashed up with the afterlife in all its monstrous mysteries.
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‘Code 3’ Gets Real [Funny] About the Life of a Paramedic
Blending action, comedy, and (a cynical but still beating) heart, Code 3 is a love letter to the unsung heroes of our emergency services.
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Black Rabbit: Cain and Abel Have Nothing on These Two
How far would you go to help your family? Black Rabbit asks the question, and it has a helluva time answering it.
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Peacock’s ‘The Paper’ Delivers Newsroom Shenanigans & Workplace Comedy Laughs From the Makers of ‘The Office’
The Paper is an easy watch with some cool Easter eggs for The Office fans to enjoy, and plenty of charm for newcomers to the workplace comedy setup, too.
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The Thursday Murder Club, BronzeLens 2025, Lynley, KPOPPED, Bon Appétit, Your Majesty
Sherin, Monique, and Philip get together for a deliciously jam-packed episode filled with cozy mysteries, film festivals, and food-fueled portal fantasies.
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The Runarounds: The Story of a Band with Big Dreams & Bigger Drama
The Runarounds is a music-fueled coming-of-age drama that follows the band as they build their following and figure out who they want to be.
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Season Appetizer: My Life with the Walter Boys – Season 2
My Life with the Walter Boys is back for more teenage turmoil, with love triangles spinning all over the place and making sure no heart is safe.
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‘Almost Popular’ Belongs in the Burn Book
Almost Popular is a wannabe Mean Girls, but it lacks the complexities that made the 2004 film iconic.
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Lightning Recs: Long Story Short
From the creators of BoJack Horseman comes Long Story Short, which tells the story of the Schwooper family over the decades with animated finesse.
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Ted Danson is Back on the Case in ‘A Man on the Inside’ S2 First Look Images + Cast Additions
S2 hits Netflix on November 20, and will send Charles undercover at Wheeler College campus.
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The ‘Emily in Paris’ S5 First Look Photos Have Landed
Season 5 sees Emily living it up in Venice, and also Rome, and perhaps even Paris (they have to justify the show’s name, after all).
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Jude Law and Jason Bateman Are in Deep Trouble in the ‘Black Rabbit’ Trailer
The gripping new crime thriller hits Netflix on September 18.
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Otakon 2025, Peacemaker S2, Highest 2 Lowest, Fast & Furious vs John Wick vs Transformers
Hear our hot takes on Otakon, Peacemaker S2, and Highest 2 Lowest. Also, hich franchise is king: Fast & Furious, John Wick, or Transformers?
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Relay: A Smart, Suspenseful Cat and Mouse Thriller
Relay is a tense thriller about those who operate outside of society’s everyday confines and observation.
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‘POOLS’ is a Magnetic Coming-of-Age Summer Hit
POOLS is a little outlandish, it’s a lot of fun, and it is emotionally moving; it’s the kind of story that will stay with you long after the credits roll.
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Everyone’s Fave ‘Nobody Wants This’ is Coming Back for S2 – See the First Look Photos
The second season will hit Netflix on October 23.
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Gwendoline Christie Returns as Principal Weems in the ‘Wednesday’ S2 Part 2 Trailer
Principal Weems is making her grand return…in the form of Wednesday’s new spirit guide.
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Series Appetizer: Fit For TV: The Reality of The Biggest Loser
Fit For TV: The Reality of The Biggest Loser is a three-part documentary that puts the hugely successful competition series under the microscope.
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‘Only Murders in the Building’ S5 Trailer: The Mob, Mind Games, and More Guest Stars
Hulu just dropped the trailer and key art for season 5 of Only Murders in the Building, which is set to return on September 9.
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Check into the ‘Haunted Hotel’ With Netflix’s New Animated Comedy Trailer
Book your reservation now and make sure to pack the salt.
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‘ONE PIECE’ Sails ‘INTO THE GRAND LINE’ With a New S2 Teaser + S3 Renewal!
The series has already been renewed for season 3, which will begin production in Cape Town later this year!
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Netflix Welcomes You to The Whimsical World Of Dr. Seuss This Fall
Netflix is bringing the colorful creations of Dr. Seuss to animated life once more with two new shows and a special.
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San Diego Comic-Con (SDCC) 2025 – Boots on the Ground (Where the Fans Are At), Shinobi: Art of Vengeance, Eyes of Wakanda
Julian tells us about his time at this year’s San Diego Comic-Con, before our Rioters dive into Eyes of Wakanda and Shinobi: Art of Vengeance.
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‘The Healing Hippo of Hinode Park’ is a Cozy Slice of Life From the Author of ‘What You Are Looking For is In the Library’
The Healing Hippo of Hinode Park is a relaxing and lovely read that will appeal to fans of Before the Coffee Gets Cold and The Kamogawa Food Detectives.
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Lightning Recs: Leanne
A classic sitcom about starting over, Leanne has a comforting Southern charm baked right in and serves up slices of heartfelt truth sprinkled with easy laughs.
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Meet the Cast of Netflix’s ‘Pride and Prejudice’
It is a truth universally acknowledged, that a studio in possession of good fortune, must be in want of a Jane Austen adaptation.
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