Some unsurprising news aboutMatlock’s future also sets up its biggest story challenge. The Kathy Bates-led quasi-reboot of the classic Andy Griffith cozy mystery series is already one of CBS' most successful shows of the fall 2024 season. The pilot episode ofMatlockseason 1 scored an impressive 7.74 million viewers and the series did not lose any momentum despite a month-long hiatus before it settled on its official Thursday timeslot. There are severalreasons whyMatlockis so successful, but one of the strongest is the way it differs from the show that inspired it....

To celebrateNaruto’s canonical birthday, the official website of Shonen Jump has released a video celebrating Naruto Uzumaki’s special day, and it also highlighted the one character who is possibly his best friend.Naruto has many characters who one could consider his closest friend, but one stands above the rest. Shonen Jump dedicated an animated manga video with music by ASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION tothe protagonist and Shikamaru Nara, his friend since he was young and the person who still supports him even in the present timeline ofBoruto: Two Blue Vortex....

Warning: Contains SPOILERS forDear SantaIt may sound odd that two prominent characters in Jack Black’s new Christmas movie are Satan and Post Malone, but that’s the case forDear Santa.Dear Santais an exciting film since it’sJack Black’s first Christmas movie sinceThe Holiday, which was released in 2006. In addition to Black, thecast ofDear Santaincludes the aforementioned Post Malone, Robert Timothy Smith, Brianne Howey, and Keegan-Michael Key. While the film currently has a disappointing audience score of 35% on Rotten Tomatoes,Dear Santashould be enjoyed by fans of Post Malone....

A tale of revenge I’ll be the first to admit that I’m a newcomer to Bandai Namco’sTalesseries. In the past, I’ve only played small snippets of bothTales of Xilla 2andTales of Hearts R, and for one reason or another, have yet to sink my teeth into the rest of the franchise. Of course, that’s not to say I have anything against these games. Far from it, it’s been a series that I’ve wanted to dive deeper into for quite some time now, as I enjoyed my very brief moments with the two aforementionedTalesgames....

WhileThe Golden Bachelorwas successful withBachelorNation,the issues that came up with Gerry Turner throughout the season turned out to be nothing more thanBachelorproducers setting him up to take the fallfor them.The Golden Bachelorseason 1was a major development forBachelorNation, who’d been hoping for a more mature spin-off for years. Watching older people fall in love from the fairy-tale lens ofThe Bachelorwas exciting for viewers, and the majority ofBachelorNation was ready to see more once they met Gerry and heard about his difficult yet hopeful backstory....

Modding has been a beloved pastime ever sinceThe Sims 1was first available. Now, withThe Sims 1 Legacy Collection, it is exciting to see that many of those original mods that people created in 2000 are still usable. These mods can range from giving more outfit possibilities to providing hacks to instantly upgrade skills and relationship bonuses. Of course, as is the case with any mod for any game,people should always be careful to make sure that their mods are coming from a reputable websiteand install mods one at a time to test for crashes....

Zenshukicks off the year with a fresh isekai twist, introducing an overpowered protagonist that’s sure to leave fans buzzing. Known for animating hits likeJujutsu Kaisen,Attack on Titan, andChainsaw Man, MAPPA continues to prove they’re at the top of their game, despite their controversies. While some might think the studio has taken a break from delivering a jaw-dropping series,Zenshuproves otherwise. Once again, MAPPA showcases not only a stunning animation but also an overpowered character....

Star Warsis celebrating the 20th anniversary ofStar Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sithin the most shocking way, by turning a monstrous race of Force predators on the Wookiee planet Kashyyyk. George Lucas had always wanted to visit the Wookiee homeworld, Kashyyyk; in fact, it originally appeared inReturn of the Jedi(theWookiees were replaced by the Ewoks). He finally pulled it off inRevenge of the Sith, sending Master Yoda on a mission there....

Warning! Spoilers ahead for Secret Six #1!If I didn’t know any better, I’d swear that DC Comics is setting upSupermanfor a new romance that I’m actually onboard with. Don’t worry, I’m not talkingabout Superman and Lois Lane, but rather their son, Jonathan. Absolute Powerput a lot of heroes through the wringer, especially those in the younger generations. Not only didAmanda Waller blackmail Dreamerinto betraying her friends and killing Jay Nakamura’s mother to take over Gamorra, but she also nearly turned Jonathan into a weapon of war....

Apple TV+’s returning thriller series has become the streaming platform’s most-watched series of all time, dethroningTed Lassoin the process. The streamer is home to a number of shows across various genres, many of which have received critical acclaim. This includes comedies likeTed Lasso, crime comedy-dramas likeBad Monkey,and more mind-bending shows like the sci-fi seriesDark Matter.The platform has also become home to multiple franchises, as proven by the upcomingMonarch: Legacy of Monstersseason 2, part of the Monsterverse, and the expansion ofFor All Mankindwith a spinoff, titledStar City....

There’s a lot of excitement surrounding Hulu’s potentialA Court of Thorns and RosesTV show, but another ofMaas' fantasy book seriesactually has greater potential to become a worldwide phenomenon. While theACOTARbooks definitely would make for a great fantasy romance television show, Maas’Throne of Glassseries might be better for the platform to adapt first. Unfortunately, Hulu acquired the rights to produce aThrone of Glassshowback in 2016, but never moved forward with the project....

Warning: This article contains spoilers for The Perfect Couple Netflix’sThe Perfect Coupleperfectly contrasts its tense score with a fun soundtrack that shapes the bougie, fun murder mystery. After a body is found the morning of a wedding, thecharacters inThe Perfect Coupleget caught up in an investigation where everyone is a suspect. The crime also gains an abundance of attention due to the family being ridiculously wealthy. In addition toThe Perfect Couple’s A-list cast, the Netflix miniseries makes good use of the setting, score, and music in order to create the tone and pacing for the murder mystery....

Warning: spoilers ahead for Daryl Dixon season 2, episode 3. Genet’s motivations feel much clearer afterDaryl Dixonseason 2 dives into her life beforeThe Walking Dead’s zombie outbreak. Leading the formidablePouvoir Du Vivant groupand controlling most of France inThe Walking Dead’s present timeline, Ann Charrier’s Genet has proven a worthy adversary forDaryl Dixon’s titular protagonist. With a calm menace and a frightening determination to destroy her enemies, Genet has undoubtedly earned herself a spot amongThe Walking Dead’s premier villains....