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‘House of the Dragon’: Gayle Rankin on That ‘F — ed Up’ Aemond-Alys-Alicent Scene, ‘Unbearable’ Family Dinner and Dragon Egg Plans
Actor Gayle Rankin has discussed filming a startling scene in “House of the Dragon” Season 3, Episode 7, in which her character Alys Rivers becomes entangled in the Targaryen family’s incestuous dynamics. In the episode, Alicent Hightower visits her son Aemond at Harrenhal as part of a plot by Rhaenyra to lure and kill him,…
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7 Classic Sci-Fi Shows That Are Still Better Than Most New Series
This is a listicle feature identifying seven classic science fiction television series from the 20th century that, in the author’s view, remain superior to most sci-fi shows being produced today. While acknowledging that modern sci-fi TV, such as Black Mirror and Severance, is strong, the piece argues that these older shows laid the groundwork for…
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Rebecca Ferguson’s 152-Minute Stephen King Thrill Ride Is Officially Making a Comeback
Rebecca Ferguson’s 2019 Stephen King adaptation *Doctor Sleep* has climbed back into the top 10 on VOD platforms such as Prime Video and Apple TV, driven by renewed interest in her work as audiences seek out her back catalogue while she stars in the third season of *Silo*. The 152-minute sequel to *The Shining*, directed…
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Taylor Sheridan’s New Series Officially Crowned a Global Hit With 6 Billion Minutes Watched
Taylor Sheridan’s new Yellowstone spin-off, Dutton Ranch, has become a critical and commercial success despite a turbulent production process. The show suffered several setbacks before and after its May debut, including the firing of showrunner Chad Feehan following disputes with other creatives, Ed Harris reportedly considering quitting over being misled about his role’s size, and…
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Gatwick Airport ‘is running out of fuel’ with shortages ‘affecting Brit holidaymakers’
Gatwick Airport warned airlines it was running low on jet fuel, raising fears of disruption to flights during the peak summer season, before announcing on Monday morning that the supply issue had been resolved. A memo sent to pilots told crews to take on the maximum possible fuel at other airports, and long-haul flights were…
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Peter Jackson’s Acclaimed Sci-Fi Sensation Moves to Free Streaming
Peter Jackson-produced sci-fi film District 9 is heading to free ad-supported streaming, more than 15 years after its release, coinciding with renewed talk of a long-mooted sequel. The 2009 film, directed by Neill Blomkamp and based on his South African short film, became a critical and commercial word-of-mouth hit, and its move to a no-cost…
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Wonder Man Showrunner Confirms ‘Contracts Were Signed, Schedules Were Cleared’ Before Marvel Canceled Season 2
Wonder Man showrunner Andrew Guest has publicly addressed Marvel’s abrupt cancellation of the Disney+ series’ second season, revealing that contracts had already been signed and schedules cleared before the decision was reversed. Speaking in a TikTok video, Guest pushed back on speculation about the cancellation, insisting it was not a marketing stunt and that director…
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Netflix’s Whimsical 3-Part Black Comedy Is the Most Underrated Show You Haven’t Rewatched
This piece is a personal, opinion-driven appreciation of Netflix’s *A Series of Unfortunate Events*, arguing that the three-season adaptation of Daniel Handler’s (writing as Lemony Snicket) 13-book children’s series is underappreciated and worth revisiting. The writer contends that beneath its whimsical tone, theatrical style and dark comedy, the show offers a more sophisticated meditation on…
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Creator of the Best Sci-Fi Series You’ve Never Seen Reveals Scrapped Storyline 7 Years Later
Gregg Araki, the creator of Starz’s short-lived sci-fi drama *Now Apocalypse*, has revealed that a full second season had been written and was in pre-production before the show was axed after just one season in 2019. Speaking while promoting his new film *I Want Your Sex*, Araki said the cast had already been paid and…
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10 Perfect Netflix Shows With 5 Seasons or Less
Collider has published a list of ten Netflix shows the outlet considers “perfect” despite running for five seasons or fewer, arguing that shorter series can stay focused, avoid filler and better protect their strongest storytelling ideas. The piece highlights animated, sci-fi, romance and historical drama titles as evidence that Netflix’s shorter-run series can feel just…