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It’s Officially the End of an Era for Netflix’s Best ‘Bosch’ Replacement
Netflix has confirmed that Season 5 of *The Lincoln Lawyer* will be its last, bringing an end to the legal drama that has served as the streamer’s answer to Amazon Prime Video’s *Bosch*. Both shows draw on Michael Connelly’s novels, and the author is involved as a writer and producer on each, giving them notable…
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Mayobridge to Madden – Smyth enjoying next level in NFL
As he enters his first pre-season as an NFL starter, County Down’s Charlie Smyth says he is getting used to being a player rather than fan of the sport.
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Football transfer rumours: Endrick set for Villa loan? De Jong offered in Rodri deal?
The Guardian’s football transfer rumour column reports on speculation swirling around several Premier League and European clubs as the transfer window continues. Aston Villa, seeking a lift after selling key players, have reportedly enquired about a loan for Real Madrid forward Endrick, while Manchester City are said to be resisting Barcelona’s interest in Rodri, with…
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Wholesome animal chat that will melt your cynicism: best podcasts of the week
The Guardian’s weekly podcast round-up highlights Matt Baker’s Petcast as its pick of the week, a light-hearted celebrity interview show in which guests discuss their pets, alongside recommendations spanning history, true crime and sport. The selection offers a mix of comforting entertainment and more serious fare, reflecting the breadth of subjects currently popular in podcasting,…
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TV tonight: killer fridges on the loose in a new sci-fi comedy
Tonight’s TV highlights include the new sci-fi comedy Warren’s Vortex on Sky Comedy, in which an ordinary man’s shed portal leads him and his teenage daughter into a chaotic time-travelling adventure involving killer refrigerators. The Guardian’s TV listings also cover a range of other programmes across terrestrial and satellite channels, from documentary and reality shows…
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How Liverpool are shaping up under Iraola
Andoni Iraola, who has taken over as Liverpool head coach following Arne Slot’s departure a year after winning the Premier League, is beginning to imprint his tactical style on the team, with many observers noting parallels to the intense “heavy metal” football Anfield favoured under Jürgen Klopp. Analysis of Liverpool’s pre-season matches suggests Iraola is…
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5 Romance Books You Need To Read Before Their TV Adaptations Premiere
Collider has compiled a list of romance novels readers should catch up on before their television adaptations arrive, highlighting how books with rich characters and settings tend to make for strong TV source material. The piece points to a wave of upcoming adaptations, spanning a classic literary romance getting a fresh retelling and newer contemporary…
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In One Line, ‘House of the Dragon’ Just Quietly Retconned the Entire Plot of ‘Game of Thrones’
In the season three finale of House of the Dragon, Queen Rhaenyra Targaryen declares to her soldiers “I am The Prince That Was Promised!” — a line that Polygon argues subtly reshapes the mythology underpinning Game of Thrones. The prophecy had previously been portrayed as a closely guarded Targaryen secret, so Rhaenyra shouting it publicly…
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Steve Toussaint details Corlys Velaryon’s role in House of the Dragon finale
Steve Toussaint has given further detail on Corlys Velaryon’s role in the House of the Dragon Season 3 finale, revealing that the character’s severed finger was created using a real cast of the actor’s own hand and that he first learned of the mutilation from reading the script rather than being told directly. He also…