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After 20 years,Dexterhas grown from a single show to a four-series franchise, and all of them have their strengths and weaknesses.Dexterstarted out in 2006 as a simple TV adaptation of Jeff Lindsay’s novel, “Darkly Dreaming Dexter.” It immediately gained notoriety as a tremendous show, however, and almost 20 years later,Dexterhas become a veritable franchise completely separate from the novels it’s based on. With four separate series - and a fifth on the way in the form ofDexter: Resurrection- it’s worth evaluating which installment in theDexterfranchise was the best....

Fast & Furious 11is set to be the final installment in the main Fast Saga, and it will also officially deliver justice for Han’s death inThe Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift. It’s also likely thatFast & Furious 11will see the return of several characterswho have been absent from the saga for a while, as this is something that the series has been known to do before. The film has been marketed as a celebration of the franchise, and this wouldn’t be possible without returning to plot threads that haven’t been fully resolved....

The best couple fromFriendsis regarded as so due to the way they broke many annoying sitcom trends, elevating the show as a whole in the process. Widely viewed as one of the most iconic sitcoms in history due toFriends' excellent array of characters, the show coasted through 10 seasons by exploring the relationships between each one. Be it through the titular lens of friendship or the familiar relationships depicted in the show, the characters and how they interacted with one another are a large reason as to whyFriends' 10 seasons are ranked so highlyamong sitcoms....

This article contains mentions of abuse, domestic violence, murder, and violence against women. Netflix’s newtrue crime documentary,American Murder: Gabby Petito, uses artificial intelligence to recreate Petito’s voice as a narrative tool, but the creative decision feels wrong and unnerving.American Murder: Gabby Petitoextensively covers Petito’s tragic disappearance and murder, interviewing her family, friends, and law enforcement who worked her case. Netflix’s documentary exploreswhat really happened to Gabby Petito, from her last days traveling in her van to her sudden disappearance to the discovery of her remains....

Still trucking That process is easier now as the third-person MOBA enters open beta onXbox One(under the Preview Program label) andWindows 10. This is a free-to-play release, available in North America and Europe with cross-play between platforms, however there’s also an optional paid version as well. The Founder’s Pack is $40, granting access to 16 heroes now, four more later in the beta, and skins. According to Perfect World, it’ll “follow on Arc (PC Windows) at a later date....

Summary Godzillais the longest-running movie franchise in history, spawning 33 Japanese movies which were very different from the five American movies that also came out of the franchise. The Japanese movies have some common features just like the American movies do, sothe differences between JapaneseGodzillaand AmericanGodzillacan be tracked. This reveals an interesting set of themes, threads, and patterns running throughGodzillaas a franchise, American cinema, and Japanese cinema. Japanese production company Toho is virtually synonymous with theGodzillaname, boasting total ownership of the IP - it declaredGodzillaits “Intellectual property (IP) treasure....

Warning! Spoilers ahead for Ghosts season 4, episode 16, “Hetty’s Day.“At long last,Ghostsfinally confirms Hetty’s ghost powers, and there’s a reason that it is only revealed now. Ever since it debuted, CBS' take on the UK-original comedy has been a winner for the network. Not only has it been loved by critics, it also enjoys commercial success. Proof that it continues to be a high-value show for the broadcaster isGhostsreceiving a multi-season renewaleven before its current year ends....

High Potentialstar and producer Kaitlin Olson confirms that the show’s upcoming season will have more episodes. The detective drama broke out in the latter half of 2024, becoming one of the most popular new series on broadcast television. This led to ABC’s relatively speedy renewal forHigh Potentialseason 2, with at least a few cliffhangers for showrunner Todd Harthan and the writing team to address. While speaking atDeadline’s Contenders TV event, alongside Harthan and series creator Drew Goddard, Olson reveals thatHigh Potentialseason 2 will have “a little more” episodes than season 1....

Warning: This article contains SPOILERS for the new Netflix action movieBack In Action!Seth Gordon, director of theNetflix spy movieBack in Action,has teased how the movie’s cliffhanger ending sets up a potential sequel. Serving to reunite leading stars Jamie Foxx and Cameron Diaz, Gordon’s star-studded action movie made its worldwide streaming debut on January 17. Following the exploits of two former CIA operatives whose family is placed in jeopardy, theBack in Actioncastalso features Glenn Close as Diaz’s estranged mother and former MI-6 agent....

WARNING! This article contains SPOILERS for The White Lotus season 3, episode 7!With the tension reaching a devastating point afterThe White Lotusseason 3, episode 7,very little time remainsfor each story in Thailand to be wrapped up and the mysterious death to be revealed. Considering there was a two-year wait after theend ofThe White Lotusseason 2, it’s hard to believe the hit HBO show’s third outing is almost over. With so many complex storylines spiraling increasingly out of control by the seventh episode, the wait to see how they all unfold inThe White Lotus’ season 3 finale is getting excruciating....

Kathryn Hahn has proved to be anMCUtrailblazer thanks to two major firsts inAgatha AllAlong,and I’m seriously impressed.Agatha All Alonghas been extremely well-receivedafter concluding with a double-episode finale at the end of October. Praise has been leveled at its stellar cast, original storytelling, enchanting set design, and the beautiful way in which it handled motifs of trauma and ostracization. For me, it was also a reminder of how engaging Kathryn Hahn is as the titular redeemed villain - and I can’t wait to see even more of her down the line....

We can safely assume that Netflix’s live-actionOne Piecewill not have the privilege of adapting the manga’s ending, creating a problem without an obvious solution. The 2023One Pieceseries surprised the world by punching a hole straight through Hollywood’s infamous anime adaptation curse, and a crucial factor in that success was following Eiichiro Oda’s manga faithfully and authentically. By the timeOne Pieceseason 1 ended, roughly 95 manga chapters had been translated into live-action....

Having seen the Lion King musical, I need this year’sMufasamovie to include one of the best songs. As a Disney fan with a special love forThe Lion King, I cannot wait for Mufasa: The Lion King to come out in December. Audiences have been understandably skeptical of Disney live-action movies, but there are manyreasons to be excited aboutMufasa: The Lion King. Firstly, the movie isn’t an adaptation of an existing story, with screenwriter Jeff Nathanson expanding the story in a new way....