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Welcome to Plathville season 5 star Micah Plath recently implied that his former sister-in-law Olivia Plath was more likely to be a cheater than his brother Ethan Plath. Although he didn't spell it out, he became a part of an increasingly messy divorce. In the future, he might regret getting involved, as it's possible that he doesn't know everything that happened between the exes. Sure, he wanted to defend his brother, but what if Olivia was never unfaithful? Now, everyone's wondering about her, as they also question Ethan's fidelity to her.

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Castlevania and its sequel Castlevania: Nocturne have both garnered critical acclaim, and with the sheer depth of lore and storylines in the Castlevania universe, the door is now open for Netflix to put their nametag on even more series and spin-offs. Spanning centuries, the lore introduces protagonists, every Belmont in their prodigious family tree , each with distinct story arcs and challenges. Netflix can continue to capture Castlevania ’s intriguing characters and dark, supernatural themes, expanding the franchise's legacy on the streaming platform with new adaptations of the video games.

Scream 7 will undoubtedly feature a twisted opening kill scene to follow the franchise's formula, but two specific deaths could subsequently eliminate a new character complaint linked to the recent reboot. Through the first six Scream movies , franchise installments used their respective opening scenes to feature Ghostface killing unsuspecting victims. After the original Scream killed Drew Barrymore's Casey Becker in the opening sequence, the sequels played off that shocking opener with various other twists. Whether it was unknown victims or established targets, the Scream movies set the tone with opening kills.

Surprisingly, Disney has very few new movies confirmed to release in 2024, which shows just how rough 2023 was for the company. In the last year, the House of Mouse has released 32 movies, including those from Fox, Pixar, Marvel, and more. This is pretty standard for the company, just as the eight major theatrical releases of 2023 are typical. However, what isn't usual for Disney is that seven of these eight significant films underperformed at the box office. Now, Disney seems to be approaching 2024 with an abundance of caution, only confirming a few upcoming films, and this could be a good sign for the company's future.

Warning: This article contains spoilers for Rebel Moon: Part One – A Child of Fire.

The DC Extended Universe has had a rocky journey among critics, beginning with the polarizing reactions to Man of Steel and the embarrassingly low Rotten Tomatoes score awarded to its sequel Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice . Despite both of these movies faring much better among audiences, the DCEU did offer some promising, critically acclaimed projects only to follow them up with universally panned sequels. Following the footsteps of the failed DC sequel Wonder Woman 1984 , the year 2023 bore witness to critical disasters like Shazam! Fury of the Gods and the DCEU’s final venture Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom .

In Star Wars Jedi: Survivor , Cal Kestis makes a return as a Jedi who is much more powerful and skilled than ever before, and with the game's best outfits, players can ensure he's more stylish, too. The game features a far larger list of clothing options than the prequel Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order , and as the protagonist explores several planets, he'll come across a wide variety of pieces to mix and match. But with so many different clothing pieces to unlock throughout their journey, it can become overwhelming for players to determine which Jedi: Survivor outfits are actually the best.

A Quiet Place: Day One is closer than ever, and here are the 10 most exciting things to expect from the upcoming film. A prequel to A Quiet Place has the opportunity for all kinds of worldbuilding, reveals, and new story moments, with the highly-anticipated film setting the stage for some major changes to the A Quiet Place universe. While details on the upcoming film are still being held tightly under wraps, it has become clear that several aspects of A Quiet Place: Day One will be immensely exciting. So, here's a breakdown of what to expect when A Quiet Place: Day One finally releases.

Season 3 of Netflix's Korean dating show Single's Inferno has been rife with complex love triangles. The 12 single contestants, 6 male, and 6 female have been living on "Hell Island" in rough conditions with minimal supplies for several days. They get to know each other as they compete for dates and other rewards. If they successfully couple up, they are able to escape the inferno for a night in paradise, which is a luxurious hotel.

A new poster for Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire is out now, and it shows just how big the franchise really is. The confidence that studios have in movies can often be seen in marketing materials, with some movies having advertising campaigns that perfectly reflect their status, while other movies have advertising campaigns that show studios just don't know what to do with them. The new poster for Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire , however, shows that the studio recognizes just how major the MonsterVerse franchise is.

The fantasy genre has been growing in popularity on television, but with so much of it being aimed equally at an adult audience, it's strange that fantasy TV shows are lacking in sex and sexuality. Unlike most genres, fantasy TV adaptations have been a hard sell relatively recently. It wasn't until Game of Thrones became the biggest show on television, and in some ways, the biggest show ever, that fantasy was taken seriously. Suddenly, the potential in the genre was evident, and different networks and streamers started to snap up fantasy IP.

Sometimes an actor and director are perfectly paired for multiple projects, and there are some great examples of this happening with modern movies. The history of Hollywood is loaded with directors and actors who made a habit of working together over and over again. This can range from actors playing a major role in the majority of a single filmmaker's films to frequent cameos that come after previous collaborations. Such examples include John Wayne starring in 21 John Ford movies or Bruce Campbell popping up in 13 Sam Raimi movies . In most cases, the frequency of these partnerships is because of how perfectly the actor and director complement each other.

With the character picking up the reins from her late predecessor, Aisha Tyler details the Lana-Malory homages in Archer season 14. Played by Emmy winner Jessica Walter, Malory was both the head of the central spy agency and the mother of the titular super spy, frequently having a heated relationship with Sterling and the rest of her agents. Following Walter's death in 2021, the show wrote Malory off as having retired with Ron Cadillac, played by fellow late actor Ron Leibman, with season 14 finally seeing Lana become the new boss after breaking free from Fabian and the IIA's control.

This article contains spoilers for the Doctor Who Christmas Special, "The Church on Ruby Road"

Now that The Crown has concluded its final season, there is a hole that needs filling in the TV landscape, but there are plenty of excellent shows to watch after The Crown that scratch the same itch. Many elements must be present for a series to capture the same themes and tone of The Crown . Although The Crown was based on true events and revolved around the British Royal family, it succeeded the most when it focused on the nuanced details of the interpersonal drama behind the scenes.

Bridgerton season 3 showrunner assures that Anthony and Kate won't face major conflicts. Season 2 of the popular Netflix show focused on Anthony's (Jonathan Bailey) tenuous romance with Kate (Simone Ashley), and viewers eventually fell in love with the couple's difficult but passionate love story. Although Bridgerton season 3 will pick up with Penelope (Nicola Coughlan) and Colin's (Luke Newton) romance, Anthony and Kate will return in future episodes as Viscount and Viscountess. At the end of Brigderton season 2, the pair got married, and season 3 will see them adjusting to married life.

Warning: Major spoilers for the first four episodes of Reacher season 2 below!

The Sopranos , the iconic HBO show that premiered in 1999, significantly altered the course of television and served as a major influence on numerous subsequent shows. Introducing audiences to the antihero archetype through James Gandolfini's morally questionable, yet captivating mob boss protagonist Tony Soprano, The Sopranos brought depth and complexity to the small screen. Tony's intricacy and appeal demonstrated that shows could utilize characters with serious flaws, while still garnering viewer investment and empathy. This paradigm shift paved the way for other series to follow suit with their own takes on conflicted leads, fluctuating between good intentions and unlawful actions.

With the release of Bradley Cooper's Netflix movie Maestro , comparisons will inevitably be made to his previous directorial work, A Star Is Born (2018). The two movies share a number of similarities outside of the fact that Bradley Cooper directed and starred in both of them, including the fact that Cooper appears to lose himself completely in both protagonists and their shared passion for creating and performing music . While A Star Is Born focuses more on classic rock and roll, Maestro exists in an entirely different category of classical music.

Warning: Contains SPOILERS for Rebel Moon: Part 1 - A Child of Fire.

90 Day Fiancé: The Other Way has opened a position for a " life partner " in her life after her split from Yohan Geronimo was confirmed in the season 5 Tell All. Daniele, 43, first starred in 90 Day Fiancé: Love In Paradise when she was getting married to the fit and tall personal trainer Yohan she'd met on a trip to the Dominican Republic. Daniele had told Yohan they would live together in America after their wedding. Still, she left her teaching job to move to the DR. Daniele began her journey as a holistic wellness coach and organized retreats to earn a living. Yohan, meanwhile, hit on her clients.

Star Wars is flourishing more than ever, with plenty of content slated for the near future. Following 2023's jam-packed release schedule, Star Wars has another busy year planned for 2024. Star Wars movies are high on the priority list for the first time since the Star Wars sequel trilogy , and the global success of The Mandalorian has opened the door for many new Star Wars Disney+ TV shows to come to light - both animated and live-action.

After a hilarious episode featuring Yor's primary love rivals, Spy x Family season 2 episode #12 will conclude the season with the return of the Forgers' furry companion, Bond. Fans can also expect plenty of exciting action and Spy x Family 's iconic wholesome comedy for the grand finale of season 2.

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During the eleven seasons of The Walking Dead both heroes like Rick Grimes and antagonists like Negan murdered numerous survivors of the apocalypse alongside scores of Walkers — and the characters with the highest The Walking Dead kill counts are some of the show's most iconic. This list doesn't include Walkers, as the numbers at that point would be in the 100s. Rather, the Walking Dead characters with the highest kill counts apply to those who have taken the lives of the already living. The Walking Dead saw many deaths over its 11-season run, and a lot of them were at the hands of its main characters.

Jonathan Frakes credits one of his Star Trek: Picard season 3 co-stars with improving Michael Dorn's performance as Captain Worf. Michael Dorn returned to Star Trek with scene-stealing performances depicting Worf as a warrior-poet who found a balance between serenity and violence, and showed off bone-dry wit with memorable quips like "Swords are fun." Gone was Worf's struggle for purpose, as Worf subcontracted for Starfleet Intelligence and teamed up with fellow operative Commander Rafaela "Raffi" Musiker (Michelle Hurd).

Warning! Preview pages for Harley Quinn: Black + White + Redder #6 ahead! A candid aside from Harley Quinn reveals her thoughts on her place in the DC Universe. For the last several years, Harley's been on a wild journey that's seen her become one of the biggest comic book icons around. But even she's confused about what her ultimate purpose is.

Coming-of-age movies are a beloved genre, but many films centered on the LGBTQ+ experience of growing up still fly under the radar. This is unfortunate because representation can be an important lifeline for younger viewers struggling with their identity. Outside the positive impact these films have on society, they are also genuinely great movies that showcase the filmmakers' craft.

While Alien: Romulus won’t be a sequel to Ridley Scott’s Alien: Covenant , there are numerous reasons why this could be a good thing for the franchise. Ridley Scott started one of the most successful franchises in sci-fi horror history when he directed Alien in 1979. The legendary director crafted a lean, terrifying horror movie from Dan O’Bannon’s screenplay, "Starbeast." Alien saw Sigourney Weaver’s Ellen Ripley evade the titular Xenomorph as the monster picked off her co-workers one at a time aboard the Nostromo. Combining the slasher movie formula of Halloween with the space setting of Star Wars , Alien proved a huge hit upon release.

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Netflix has just proven why it's for the best that Emily in Paris season 4 will be the final chapter in Emily Cooper's story. Emily in Paris premiered on Netflix in 2020, following marketing fashionista Emily Cooper as her job relocates her to Paris, France where she has to balance her job and messy love life over three seasons. With a new installment in the works, Emily in Paris has a chance to bow out at the right time and wrap up the story.

On Star Trek: The Next Generation , Dr. Beverly Crusher's (Gates McFadden) romantic life was presented as just one aspect of her well-rounded character, with only a handful of Crusher's unique love interests sprinkled throughout TNG 's seven-year run. TNG episodes dedicated to Beverly as a character generally focused on her career as Chief Medical Officer of the USS Enterprise-D, her role as mother to Wesley Crusher (Wil Wheaton), or as a friend to the Enterprise crew, with the occasional B-story highlighting Beverly's theatrical hobby, a trait she shared with Gates McFadden.

Author Lee Child justifies why Reacher season 2 jumps forward to adapt the eleventh book in the novel series, Bad Luck and Trouble . The Jack Reacher author launched the renowned novel series with the first book, Killing Floor, in 1997, which was adapted into the Prime Video show's season 1. The book series now includes 28 books, with season 2 skipping to book 11 to adapt. After gaining critical acclaim and a quick renewal by the streamer, Reacher season 2 recently premiered with its first three episodes.

Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes ’ situation within the franchise timeline has been revealed. Set after the events of War for the Planet of the Apes , Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes is the upcoming entry in the Planet of the Apes franchise. The film is directed by Wes Ball and features a leading cast of Freya Allen, Kevin Durand, William H. Macy, Dichen Lachman, and Owen Teague.

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David Tennant explains the difference between filming the Doctor Who 60th anniversary regeneration and his own entrance to the series. Tennant originally played Doctor Who ’s Tenth Doctor from 2005 to 2010, before taking on the role of the Fourteenth Doctor in the 60th anniversary specials. Now, he cedes the Time Lord seat to Ncuti Gatwa, who will take over as the Fifteenth Doctor in season 14 as well as the upcoming Doctor Who holiday special .

Stanley Kubrick’s The Shining is regarded by many as one of the greatest movies ever made, and to this day continues to be the subject of debate — especially when it comes to The Shining ending explained, and why Jack is in the infamous photo of the guests at The Overlook . Based on the book of the same name by Stephen King, The Shining follows Jack Torrance (Jack Nicholson), an aspiring writer and recovering alcoholic who takes a job as the off-season caretaker of the Overlook Hotel. Jack takes his wife, Wendy (Shelley Duvall), and their son, Danny (Danny Lloyd), with him, but little do they know, the Overlook has some dark secrets of its own. Triggered by Danny’s psychic abilities, the hotel releases some dangerous supernatural forces that break Jack’s sanity — and the safety of Wendy and Danny.

Angela Deem posted a romantic video featuring Michael Ilesanmi , which confused many 90 Day Fiancé fans on social media. The 58-year-old woman and her Nigerian husband have been together for over half a decade. However, it wasn’t until 2023 that they overcame their issues and truly embraced each other. Angela and Michael appeared on 90 Day: The Last Resort to re-evaluate their marriage. The Georgia native even bought divorce papers with her just in case things didn’t work out with her husband. Fortunately, Michael was able to win Angela over with his changed behavior. He reconciled with her after his mother’s passing.

Star Trek: Picard season 3 showrunner Terry Matalas subtly made USS Enterprise history. Matalas masterminded the acclaimed Picard season 3, which reunited the cast of Star Trek: The Next Generation and wrapped up the stories of the USS Enterprise-D legends while also setting up the 'next Next Generation.' Matalas also wrote and directed the critically lauded Star Trek: Picard season 3 finale, "The Last Generation," which was a perfect and resonant capstone to TNG .

Despite their repeated attempts at live-action adaptations, some Hollywood franchises would be better off in the animated medium. Either the characters and the story are more suited to animation, or the fans will always prefer the original animated series. For example, while Netflix's new live-action Avatar: The Last Airbender is receiving mixed reactions , the popularity of Nickelodeon's version endures.

Despite running for six seasons and many years passing, Schitt's Creek only has one Christmas episode. Running from 2015 to 2020, Schitt's Creek followed the Rose family as they lost their fortune and relocated to the titular town . While a sitcom at its core, the series stood out due to its superb ensemble cast (including co-creators Eugene and Dan Levy) and for having a tremendous amount of heart to go with the gas. The series was something of a cult favorite during its early seasons, but once it hit Netflix, it became a huge success.

Jim Carrey's version of Dr. Eggman from the live-action Sonic the Hedgehog movies has been recreated in cosplay form. The actor plays the famous video game antagonist in both of Paramount's films about the Blue Blur. His performance leans into the wackier comedy the actor is best known for, while also pulling inspiration from the mad doctor's schemes throughout the game series.

Star Wars has earned 9 Saturn Award nominations, but will face heavy competition from the likes of Star Trek: Picard and Star Trek: Strange New Worlds . Organized by the Academy of Science Fiction, Fantasy and Horror, the Saturn Awards celebrate the best in genre entertainment across film and television. They've been running for over 50 years now, and the latest batch of nominations will delight Lucasfilm.

The Golden Bachelor ’s runner-up Leslie Fhima shared that she wasn’t expecting to see Theresa Nist as one of the final 2 women vying for Gerry Turner’s heart. Along with Leslie and Theresa, a large group of women joined Gerry for The Golden Bachelor season 1 in the hopes that they’d find a love to last for the rest of their lifetime. After losing his wife Toni in 2017, Gerry was heartbroken and bereft for years, but finally put himself out there when he joined Bachelor Nation as the first Golden Bachelor in the franchise. After a long, emotional season, Gerry proposed to Theresa in the finale, leaving Leslie heartbroken.

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Learn the origins of one of Stephen King's most memorable characters in Pet Sematary: Bloodlines . The movie centers on a younger Jud Crandall as he attempts to leave his hometown of Ludlow, though when a childhood friend returns from the Vietnam War in mysterious fashion, he learns of a dark secret those in the town have been guarding.

Jasmine Pineda from 90 Day Fiancé again made fun of Gino Palazzolo ’s potato peeler meltdown from 90 Day Fiancé: Before the 90 Days . The Panamanian reality star has faced many challenging moments with her American beau over the last two years. However, nothing has topped the crazy fight Jasmine had with Gino about cutting vegetables. During 90 Day Fiancé: Before the 90 Days season 6, Gino refused to cook a meal with Jasmine because she didn’t have the proper equipment in her kitchen to peel potatoes. He argued with her like a child, making the benign situation a big deal.

Grant Gustin's debut as The Flash is getting honored on social media as the Arrowverse star made his DC debut a decade ago on The CW.

Kim Kardashian is reteaming with Ryan Murphy for a legal procedural set at an all-women law firm. Kardashian has been getting positive reviews for her role in American Horror Story: Delicate , with both audiences and critics noting that the reality star is perfectly cast.

Warning: This article contains SPOILERS for the game The Last of Us Part II.

Warning: Spoilers for My Daughter Left the Nest and Returned an S-Rank Adventurer episode #8 With a title like My Daughter Left the Nest and Returned an S-Rank Adventurer , viewers are bound to think that this fantasy anime from Crunchyroll is either some sort of isekai or a highly formulaic, gimmicky series. However, this series is actually quite mature, and even though there are classes and quest guilds like in many RPG anime, the similarities end there.

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Netflix's One Piece season 1 is full of tense fight sequences, making it worthwhile to rank the best 10 of them from worst to best. One Piece is a live-action adaptation of the iconic anime series of the same name, and it has been praised for seemingly breaking the anime adaptation "curse" that saw so many anime-to-live-action adaptations fail. One Piece is incredibly loyal to the source material , and though there are far too many episodes in the original show to adapt the story perfectly, it captures the essence of the anime with remarkable skill.

The latest horror-thriller from Blumhouse and renowned horror icon James Wan Night Swim bears several similarities to a famous episode of one of the most beloved kids' shows of the 1990s. After writing and directing a 2014 short film with the same name, first-time feature director Bryce McGuire is collaborating with Jason Blum and James Wan on the feature-length version of Night Swim , which is due to release on January 4th, 2024. While plot details are still murky, the latest Night Swim trailer revealed a terrifying water creature that terrorizes a family from the pool of their new house.

Deadpool 3 is officially a part of the MCU , and it looks poised to prove its credentials by touching on the dark and tragic origin story of one of its main superheroes, which could give even Rocket Raccoon a run for his money. Deadpool 3 is set to be the only movie release for Marvel Studios in 2023 , and will star a cavalcade of iconic Marvel cast members from Fox's X-Men franchise. It can be assumed that multiversal shenanigans will lead to the arrival of these characters, which has been all but confirmed by Reynolds after he shared an image of the newest cast member who will portray an integral member of the Deadpool Corps.

Nearly half a year later, Tom Holland has finally shared a new update on Spider-Man 4 as the actor eyes his return to the Marvel Cinematic Universe . Since the SAG-AFTRA strike ended this fall, an endless amount of movies and TV shows have been able to go back into development or production. One of them is Spider-Man 4 , which Marvel Studios and Sony Pictures are eying as a potential sequel trilogy for Holland's Peter Parker.

Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire gets a new poster, teasing the epic and bloody rise of a new threat. After the success of Godzilla vs. Kong in 2021, director Adam Wingard was confirmed to be returning to helm another adventure in Legendary's Monsterverse. The upcoming film is set to see the return of several key cast members from the previous installment with a story that follows Godzilla and Kong as they face off against a new enemy.

Jason Momoa's Aquaman presents the biggest Justice League problem that the new DC Universe will have to try to resolve. Momoa will soon close out the DCEU with December's Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom , making way for the new DC Universe that is being built by James Gunn and Peter Safran . The DCU has already confirmed that multiple actors will return as their characters; however, the same does not seem to apply for the main players of 2017's Justice League . Henry Cavill has already been recast as Clark Kent, with David Corenswet playing the hero in Superman: Legacy .

I don't typically like the term "guilty pleasure," especially when it comes to genre movies. Whatever we think is good or interesting belongs in the same category of thought and discussion, regardless of its packaging. But, I have to admit, I feel a little guilty about liking Silent Night . I've often found it rewarding to think too hard about films that don't actively invite it, but some that felt solid can crumble under the extra pressure in retrospect, something I usually take into account in a review. In this case, for whatever reason, no amount of clarity about its hollowness has put a dent in my enjoyment. So, all I can offer in the way of criticism is a glimpse into my cognitive dissonance — an accounting of all the reasons I shouldn't recommend Silent Night , and why I do anyway.

Warning: This article contains spoilers for Disney's Wish!

The OA co-creator Zal Batmanglij reveals why he and Brit Marling declined Netflix's offer to end the cancelled show with a movie. The series premiered in 2016 and followed Prairie Johnson (Marling), a blind young woman who mysteriously disappeared, only to reemerge several years later with the ability to see. Along with Marling, the cast of The OA included Emory Cohen, Phyllis Smith, Brendan Meyer, Patrick Gibson, Brandon Perea, Jason Isaacs, and more. Despite earning positive reviews and being conceived as a five-part story, Netflix cancelled The OA after two seasons, frustrating its dedicated fanbase in the process .

Monster movies are a significant part of film history. From early silent films to the present day, audiences everywhere have been terrorized by vampires, werewolves, Frankenstein's monsters, zombies, and massive kaiju. Every country has its own set of fairy tales and urban legends to base its monster movies on, as well as creative minds that have made up new monster stories for the screen. Some of these monsters are allegorical or function as a jumping-off point to explore bigger ideas , while others are there to simply scare the viewer.

The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes has trounced Disney's Wish at the domestic box office. Wish is Walt Disney Animation Studios' only animated feature released during the company's centennial celebration in 2023, and the movie - which features the iconic wishing star as a character - is chock-full of references to Disney movies past. It opened just five days after Songbirds and Snakes , which is a prequel to the Hunger Games movies, the last of which premiered in 2015.

Starfield is just more fun when played out of order. Of course, as an open-world, at times sandbox-like RPG, there's no one single, inevitable order in which everyone will experience its content. Most will take it in whatever way they like. Do a little of the main story, get embroiled in Starfield 's faction quests , see a pretty planet and get distracted, start an outpost there and forget everything else until it's up and running, so on and so forth. There are a million ways to play the game, and once the tutorial is completed, almost nothing to prevent anyone from going anywhere they want.

Given the abundance of strong characters in the series, Liam Hemsworth doesn't have to carry The Witcher alone. Naturally, much of the focus in The Witcher season 4 will be placed on Hemsworth as he tries to fill the void left by Cavill's departure, which is a stiff challenge considering how popular Cavill's portrayal of Geralt was throughout The Witcher 's first three seasons. No matter how well Hemsworth portrays Geralt, some fans may be unwilling to accept a new actor playing their favorite character.

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One of Fury 's big tank battle sequences makes a crucial mistake that makes the whole thing pointless, an expert reveals. Released in 2014, Fury is directed by David Ayer, with Brad Pitt starring as a grizzled tank commander leading his crew across Germany in April 1945. The film presents a violent portrayal of tank warfare during World War II, with a talented cast that includes Shai LaBeouf, Jon Bernthal, Logan Lerman, and Michael Peña.

Superman: Legacy star Skyler Gisondo, who was recently cast as Jimmy Olsen for James Gunn's DC Universe , had the blessing of the original live-action Wonder Woman herself several months ago.

Game of Thrones author George R. R. Martin has revealed that even more spinoffs are in development. The hit HBO fantasy show was based on Martin's fantasy novel series A Song of Ice and Fire . Although it ended after eight seasons in 2019, the show has already spawned the prequel House of the Dragon , which has been renewed for season 2, and the upcoming spinoff A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms: The Hedge Knight , which is based on Martin's Tales of Dunk and Egg novellas.

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Cobra Kai star Xolo Maridueña provides a promising update regarding when season 6 is expected to continue filming. Serving as a continuation of the story first started in 1983's The Karate Kid , the series follows older versions of Ralph Macchio's Daniel LaRusso and William Zabka's Johnny Lawrence, the latter of whom eventually trains Maridueña's Miguel Diaz. Cobra Kai first aired in 2018 and, after season 5 was released on Netflix last year, it was confirmed that the series would return for one final season.

Over the course of its existence, the DCEU has severely fumbled the inclusion of many fan-favorite characters. After ten long years, the DC cinematic universe has drawn to a close , having a tumultuous mix of fan and critical reception across its movies. Part of what held the films back were their strange decisions on character inclusion. Whether it was through mischaracterization, a lack of screen time, or unresolved character arcs, the DCEU has struggled with using their roster of comics characters to their full potential.

Chris Pine gives a curt update that shuts down whether there are plans for him to return as Captain James T. Kirk in Star Trek 4 . The fourth Star Trek film produced by J.J. Abrams has been in development hell for several years. High-profile filmmakers like Quentin Tarantino, Noah Hawley, S.J. Clarkson, and Matt Shakman have been attached to direct Star Trek 4 , but they all left due to "creative differences." Meanwhile, Pine has expressed his willingness to reprise Kirk , but he seems resigned that it's unlikely to happen any time soon.

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Ariana Madix , a standout personality from Vanderpump Rules , has navigated her path to success post-breakup with Tom Sandoval. Before her high-profile breakup with Tom Sandoval, a fellow cast member and former longtime boyfriend, Ariana was known for her contributions to the restaurant scene at Lisa Vanderpump's establishments SUR and PUMP in West Hollywood. Post-breakup, Ariana continued to carve her niche in the entertainment industry by welcoming several brand deals presented to her. Beyond the reality TV drama, Ariana has strategically (and unexpectedly) built a flourishing business empire, securing eight lucrative brand deals demonstrating her entrepreneurial prowess.

Mark Corrigan was always on the hunt for "The One," someone to spend his life with over the run of Peep Show , but it was clear he wasn't quite sure what he wanted . Despite having several romantic partners during the show's run, Mark found a way to ruin each relationship. However, he was better suited to some of his other halves than he was to others.

A new image from The First Omen reveals a look at the film’s star surrounded by a series of candles. A prequel to the classic horror film The Omen , The First Omen tells the story of a woman who is sent away to Rome to begin working in the church, but winds up uncovering a dark truth that leaves her questioning her faith. The First Omen is directed by Arkasha Stevenson and is set for release on April 5, 2024.

The things movies always get wrong about war underscore how Hollywood prioritizes visual spectacle over historical facts. This is a result of filmmakers wanting to put as many eyes on their movies as possible. However, this can result in inaccurate depictions of weaponry and improbable survival scenarios in war movies.

The Frasier reboot has brought Kelsey Grammer's psychiatrist back to screens with a new series on Paramount+, although its episode count is a lot shorter than the original show. The original run of Frasier ended in 2004 after 11 seasons, and the show was incredibly consistent. All 11 seasons saw Frasier stubbornly go through life only enjoying coffee, wine, and fine dining, and it was endlessly entertaining. Now, almost two decades later, the good doctor is back. However, things do look a bit different, as the Frasier reboot's cast has some new faces and several old ones missing, including Niles, Martin, Daphne, and Bulldog.

The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes brings audiences back to the young adult movie franchise, and that raises questions about whether viewers need to wait for a post-credits scene. The fifth movie in the Hunger Games franchise overall is the first prequel following a young Coriolanus Snow (Tom Blyth) and the 10th Hunger Games . Based on the book of the same name by Suzanne Collins, The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes is the first movie in the franchise in eight years following the conclusion of Katniss Everdeen's story with Jennifer Lawrence in the lead.

Gladiator director Ridley Scott has revealed his very different take on Joaquin Phoenix's villainous Commodus 23 years after the movie was first released. Earning Phoenix a Best Supporting Actor nomination at the 73rd Annual Academy Awards, Gladiator marked the first collaboration between the celebrated actor and Scott, who would later tap him to star in his latest historical epic, Napoleon. In the pair’s first collaboration, however, Phoenix played the power-hungry son of the Roman Emperor Marcus Aurelius, who murdered his father to secure his claim to rule.

Sony's first trailer for Madame Web features the debut of Ezekial Sims as an evil Spider-Man. A classic character from the original Marvel Comics, Ezekiel's role in Peter Parker's life saw him helping the Webslinger take his first steps into a larger world of destiny and totems. However, it looks as though Madame Web's version will have some key differences and likely some darker origins as the movie's primary villain in Sony's Spider-Man Universe .

Over the course of four seasons, The Good Place 's Eleanor, Chidi, Tahani, Jason, Janet, and Michael encountered quite a few obstacles on their way to the Good Place, and some moments were either too heartbreaking or too heartwarming to handle without tearing up. Michael Schur managed to create a show about philosophy and ethics in a way that made it utterly entertaining , as it provided both thought-provoking moments and hilarious scenes — usually, within a single episode. In The Good Place, moral dilemmas weren't abstract ideas that no one truly understood. Instead, they were real-life (or rather, afterlife) scenarios that kept stories relatable.

Not only was 2008’s Quantum of Solace Daniel Craig’s worst James Bond movie, but the outing almost ruined his reputation as 007 before it was even established. James Bond seemed to be in a tricky situation back in 2005. 2002’s Die Another Day was a campy misfire and a disappointing swan song for Pierce Brosnan’s winking, self-aware take on 007 — and the franchise seemed to be out of touch with the prevailing culture. Hardened, brooding spies like Jason Bourne made James Bond look like a goofy caricature, and the dark tone of post-9/11 blockbusters made Bond’s adventures seem outdated.

After months of delay, Young Sheldon season 7 officially gets a release date. Now that the WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes are over, networks can finally plan out the remainder of their 2023-2024 TV season. For CBS, the priority includes getting Sheldon and the rest of the Coopers back on the small screen for Young Sheldon season 7 as soon as possible.

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While the Western genre comes with an extensive list of films, many classics within the genre are still enjoyable for modern audiences today. The emergence of the golden age of the Western genre in pop culture is roughly credited to the late 1930s. With such a long-running genre, it's easy to see how the staple tropes and characteristics of the Western might have started to feel repetitive over the years.

In 2023, streaming services and television networks have produced plenty of new content to watch, but, unfortunately, most shows stay relatively hidden from the sight of general audiences. While series like Netflix's The Fall of the House of Usher have received lots of exposure thanks to their big-budget marketing, other titles, such as Apple TV+'s Silo, remain in the shadows , despite being innovative masterpieces in their respective genres. For anyone who is struggling to get out of the endless Friends on a loop, it is high time to freshen up the watch list with more amazing shows.

Most movies can be neatly categorized into a single genre, or even two, but there are a rare few that manage to transcend genre thanks to the complexity and creative choices by the director that result in something very different. Genres exist as a helpful way to categorize films and often audiences will find themselves drawn more to some types of film than others. From comedy to horror, or romance to tragedy, so many films follow some sort of template for a genre that clues viewers into a set of tropes or suggests a direction that the movie may follow.

By blocking a controversial Friends season 5 storyline, Matthew Perry saved Chandler's character and the entire show. Since Matthew Perry tragically died on October 28th, those involved in the show have started sharing their experiences with the late actor. Lisa Cash guest-starred on Friends alongside Perry and revealed that Chandler almost cheated on Monica in Friends season 5 during the two-part episode titled "The One In Vegas." This storyline would've occurred when Monica and Chandler traveled to Las Vegas to see Joey and celebrated their anniversary. In the show, Chandler learned on the plane that Monica had lunch with Richard, making him extremely upset and jealous.

Marvel Studios introduced a new team to the Marvel Cinematic Universe in Phase 4, but new fan art has given this MCU team a comic-accurate line-up that likely won't be seen in live-action. In recent years, Marvel Studios has teased the formation of several new superhero teams in the MCU, though focus has still been primarily given to the upcoming line-up of the New Avengers for Phase 6 . Nevertheless, teams like the Thunderbolts, as well as unannounced teams like the Young Avengers and the Midnight Sons have been set up, and Phase 4's Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness debuted yet another team, though Marvel Studios missed out on introducing the team's Marvel Comics roster.

Big Brother 25 came to an exciting conclusion during the finale, and there are many memorable moments that stand out. To celebrate its milestone season, Big Brother 25 was a record-breaking 100 days long. It featured many twists and turns that were accidentally unleashed by legends Danielle Reyes, Britney Haynes, and Frankie Grande through the Time Laser. Four multiverses--the BB Comic-Verse, Humili-Verse, Scary-Verse, and Scramble-Verse--took over the game. Also, Survivor legend Cirie Fields was revealed as the 17th houseguest, secretly playing alongside her son, Jared Fields .

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The Big Brother 25 jury members may not have won the game, but they have a lot of praise for each other's gameplay throughout the season. The Big Brother 25 jury will be made up of Cameron Hardin , Cory Wurtenberger , Blue Kim , America Lopez , Cirie Fields , Felicia Cannon , and whichever houseguest is evicted on finale night (either Jag Bains , Bowie Jane , or Matt Klotz ). Reduced to seven members from nine as a nod to earlier seasons of the show, the jury will choose the winner of the $750,000 grand prize on finale night.

Pixar’s Inside Out 2 cast is bringing back plenty of iconic voice actors to reprise their familiar roles, as well as recasting main characters and introducing new ones. After the first Inside Out movie charted the fluctuating emotions of 11-year-old Riley (Kaitlyn Dias) as she struggled to adapt to her parents moving her to a new city, Inside Out 2 's story picks up with a teenage Riley contending with a whole bunch of new emotions. The sequel will introduce new personified feelings as well as bring back fan favorites from the first film.

90 Day: The Last Resort star Angela Deem’s close friendship with a franchise villain has offended her followers. Angela was recently seen in 90 Day: The Last Resort with several other popular couples. Angela sought therapy to fix her marriage woes with Michael Ilesanmi. Angela initially wanted to divorce Michael but tore up her papers in the final episode. The same outcome was not in store for Kalani Faagata and Asuelu Pulaa who’d dealt with far more serious marital issues.

Warning: Spoilers for Captain Marvel (2023) #1 ahead! Captain Marvel is back in the pages of Marvel Comics for an all-new adventure tying her closely to the exploits of her predecessor, Genis-Vell, and the powerful Nega-Bands that are his legacy. Not so coincidentally, trailers seem to suggest that the Nega-Bands will play a major role in the upcoming MCU film The Marvels , and this timely reintroduction of them into the comics all but confirms this theory.

The Family Chantel lead Chantel Everett has a new job, and it's something that she's always wanted. Chantel and Pedro Jimeno's relationship was first introduced during 90 Day Fiancé season 4. The couple was passionately in love with each other and married for six years before they split on The Family Chantel season 4. Chantel and Pedro are facing each other for the first time since the news of the divorce in the newly released season 5. A lot has changed in Chantel’s life since she parted ways from Pedro. She’s bounced back triumphantly from the divorce and is showing off her recent success to her followers.

Star Trek: The Next Generation is one of the reasons Star Trek V: The Final Frontier failed, according to producer Harve Bennett. Directed by William Shatner, Star Trek V was released in June 1989 as the fifth movie starring the cast of Star Trek: The Original Series . Compared to the Leonard Nimoy-directed $109-million-grossing blockbuster Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home , Shatner's Final Frontier earned only $63 million at the box office and was met with poor critical and audience reviews.

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Nicholas Lyndhurst's Alan Cornwall is a key part of Frasier 's reboot, and the character surprisingly ends up being the opposite of the actor's most celebrated role of Only Fools and Horses ' Rodney Trotter. Lyndhurst was a surprising name when the Frasier reboot's cast was first announced, not because of any lack of talent but simply as he lacks name recognition in the United States. However, anyone who wasn't familiar but has been watching Frasier will have quickly realized just how good he is, having establish himself as arguably the best character in the new follow-up to the classic sitcom.

The teaser trailer for Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes is here, and the movie is returning to the franchise's roots for the first time in over five decades . The last Planet of the Apes movie was 2017's War for the Planet of the Apes , which concluded Caesar's story that began with 2011's Rise of the Planet of the Apes . Caesar led his species to victory by defeating the Colonel (Woody Harrelson), but the beloved ape succumbed to his battle wounds at the end of the 2017 film. Maurice the orangutan promised Caesar that his son would know the warrior's name, hinting that Caesar's legacy would live on.

Rockstar's Red Dead Redemption franchise includes some of the most highly-praised and definitive RPGs of the 21st century, and many eyes are looking ahead at Red Dead Redemption 3 . Red Dead 's Wild West adventures follow the Van der Linde gang and characters connected to it, spanning more than a decade across the two flagship entries into the series. Now that it's been five years since the release of RDR2 , conversations around a possible third entry into the series are starting to build some serious traction.

Spoilers ahead for both the show and book versions of All the Light We Cannot See, including the endings.

The Gilded Age has put another feather in the cap of HBO. The show, which was created by Downton Abbey 's Julian Fellowes, follows the clash between the various classes in New York City in the late 1800s. The ensemble cast of the show, which premiered season 2 on October 29, includes Carrie Coon, Morgan Spector, Louisa Jacobson, Denée Benton, Taissa Farmiga, Simon Jones, Cynthia Nixon, and Christine Baranski.

The Five Nights at Freddy's movie has divided critics and fans, evidenced by the discrepancy between the film's Rotten Tomatoes scores. The critics Tomatometer currently stands at a rotten 27%, while the audience score is a much more favorable 88% — meaning Five Nights at Freddy's audience score is nearly triple its critic score. Judging by viewer reviews, it's clear fans are excited to see a faithful adaptation of the Five Nights at Freddy's video game, even if critics don't see its merit. And the Five Nights at Freddy's director has already teased a sequel , so there may be more content on the horizon.

The Hunger Games: Catching Fire brought together past winners of the Hunger Games for the 75th iteration of the game, which meant the most dangerous set of tributes assembled in history. The Hunger Games sequel takes place during the third Quarter Quell, where past Hunger Games winners victors take part in the annual selection process. This leaves Katniss and Peeta to be thrown back into the arena and fight against some of the most experienced and powerful tributes that the Hunger Games has ever seen.

As Yelena Belova gets her own series in White Widow #1 , she faces off with Captain America - and makes sure Steve Rogers knows that she's a serious player in the Marvel Universe. A product of the Red Room experiments that created Black Widow , Yelena has often played second fiddle. But now, she's making it clear that nothing but Number 1 will do.

One of the longest-running animated series of all time, SpongeBob SquarePants features a ton of great quotes that are both hilarious and, shockingly, relatable. Though SpongeBob as a character is overly optimistic to the point of it often being a flaw, the show actually gets quite dark at times. Characters such as Squidward and Plankton gain sympathy for their constant lack of fulfillment in their lives, while SpongeBob and Patrick 's ability to make mistakes even as they try to do their best is a feature of most people's lives at some point or another.

Fast & Furious has continued to grow from strength to strength and the universe is actively growing larger, as seen by the number of upcoming sequels and spin-offs currently in development. Debuting with The Fast and the Furious in 2001, this appeared to be a standard street racing series of films, however, thanks to the vision of star Vin Diesel and creatives at Universal Studios, it's become a huge franchise. The 11 Fast & Furious movies , including the 10 main movies and the 2019 spinoff Hobbs & Shaw , have impressively already grossed more than $7 billion globally. Consequently, it's no wonder that the franchise continues to expand with follow-ups and off-shoots.

Some comedy movies can be an endless stream of creativity, throwing out typical filmmaking rules to provide trippy plot lines and mile-a-minute laughs. With their speedy pace and anything-goes brashness, off-the-wall comedies are perfect to reflect and entertain the modern "meme" era. The unexpected success of many daring films in recent years (and, of course, the Best Picture win of something as daring as Everything Everywhere All At Once) proves that audiences are hungry for new ideas and imaginative worlds beyond tired blockbusters.

A What If...? fan poster imagines a different Avengers team for the Marvel Cinematic Universe , going up against the Ultron variant as their major antagonist. While the Multiverse Saga is primarily live-action, one of the big entries during Phase 4 was the animated Disney+ show, What If...? , based on the iconic anthology comic book series that taps into alternative realities where the MCU plays out differently. With the endless potential of the multiverse, What If...? season 2 will be continuing to explore other universes.

The posters from The Hunger Games: T he Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes reveal a retro look at an older version of Panem. Based on the Hunger Games prequel by Suzanne Collins, Songbirds and Snakes steps away from Katniss and takes a look at the life of Coriolanus Snow, who will someday lead the Capitol and all of Panem. The prequel features a new cast of characters and a similar yet remarkably changed setting.

Director Rhys Frake-Waterfield promises that Winnie-the-Pooh: Blood and Honey 2 will improve upon the original slasher. Though reception toward Blood and Honey was mostly negative, the concept, which established Pooh and Piglet as barbaric murderers, made the movie go viral and led to impressive box office numbers. A sequel has already been confirmed, along with the development of horror twists on Bambi and Peter Pan .

A cosplay of The Simpsons highlights Patty and Selma, along with their pet iguana Jub-Jub. As the sisters of the lead character Marge Simpson, the twins hold a unique position in the universe of The Simpsons . Over the decades, they've had several episodes to dig into their histories and flesh out their personalities. One example occurs as early as season 4 when Jub-Jub first appears.

While the movie plot may seem straightforward, Amazon Prime's rom-com The Other Zoey includes important messages about relationships and love throughout the ending. The Other Zoey is filled with great characters , centering on a computer major named Zoey Miller who believes that romantic love can only last if two people have a high enough compatibility sore. As such, she creates a dating app centered on pairing people based on their rankings. Soon, she meets the university's soccer star – Zach Maclaren – and a mysterious stranger who aligns with all her beliefs on love. The three part ways without Zoey knowing how to find the stranger.

Emma Tammi, director of Five Nights At Freddy's , teases a ton of possibilities for sequels based on the expansive lore of the original game franchise. The movie follows Mike Schmidt, who takes a shady job as the night security guard for the long-closed Freddy Fazzbear's Pizza as he raises his younger sister. As he spends more time at Freddy's Fazbear's, he discovers a horrifying truth about why it was shut down and an unexpected connection to his own past. However, this new job and his need to uncover the truth will put not only himself but also his younger sister in danger.

As 90 Day Fiancé: Before the 90 Days dove deeper into Usman "Sojaboy" Umar 's relationship with Kim Menzies , there were questions regarding why the identity of his ex-wife Lisa "Babygirl" Hamme was being erased. Usman was unsure whether 50-year-old Kimberly was worthy of filling his first wife’s shoes even though she proved her loyalty in many ways. Kim openly said she would allow Usman to have multiple wives if he wanted to have kids. The root of the marriage problems between Usman and Lisa was that she was jealous of his female fans, but Kim vowed to support his music career. Despite her support, Usman and Kim broke up .

A new teaser for The Walking Dead: The Ones Who Live includes a similar speech to one from The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon , making a future crossover even more likely for the zombie apocalypse franchise. Not many details have been released regarding Rick and Michonne's upcoming spinoff, but the teasers and preview images suggest this particular The Walking Dead project revolves around what happened to Rick after he disappeared. Upon the shocking "death" of Rick Grimes in The Walking Dead season 9 , it was revealed that the show's protagonist actually survived, and became a victim of an evil organization known as the CRM.

The kids from Hocus Pocus have reunited 30 years later. The 1993 cult classic followed a group of kids in Salem on Halloween night squaring off against the Sanderson sisters, a trio of resurrected witches played by Bette Midler, Sarah Jessica Parker, and Kathy Najimy. Those kids included new transplant Max (Omri Katz), his little sister Dani (Thora Birch), Max's love interest Allison (Vinessa Shaw), and Thackery Binx, a teenager trapped in the body of a cat (voiced by Jason Marsden).

John Cazale boasts a brief yet flawless and prestigious film career, one that allowed the actor to make an indelible mark on history, despite being taken too young. The “New Hollywood” era , which hit its full stride with the creator-driven studio films of the 1970s, introduced audiences to some of the greatest screen actors of all time. The likes of Al Pacino, Robert De Niro, and Gene Hackman all came up alongside one another in the 1970s, among other legendary actors who have gone on to become true Hollywood legends. It’s no mean feat to hold one’s own against these actors, but John Cazale did it five times.

The ending of Dances With Wolves reveals the tragic fate of the Sioux and other Native American people and cultures of the American frontier. Dances With Wolves is the 1990 directorial debut of Kevin Costner, adapted from a book of the same name. Dances With Wolves was nominated for 12 Academy Awards, winning the Oscars for Best Picture, Best Director, Best Cinematography, Best Sound, Best Film Editing, Best Original Score, and Best Adapted Screenplay for Michael Blake, who also wrote the original novel.

DC fans share their saddened reactions to the one-year anniversary of Henry Cavill announcing that he was back as Superman . While Cavill did return as the Man of Steel for Black Adam 's post-credits scene, the actor was revealed to be out of the role a couple of months later due to James Gunn's DC Universe plans.

David Tennant teases his Doctor Who return ahead of the show's 60th-anniversary episodes, hinting that returning showrunner Russell T Davies' new stories stand out from what has come before. Portraying a familiar but cryptic new fourteenth incarnation of the Doctor, Tennant will reunite with Catherine Tate's former companion Donna Noble for a trilogy of adventures set to air in November. Across the three new Doctor Who episodes, the Fourteenth Doctor will face alien foes from decade-old Doctor Who comics, a mysterious threat that terrifies the TARDIS, and the return of one of his oldest enemies.

While the Spy Kids franchise centered on interesting main characters, it also included a number of cameos from both well-known actors and up-and-coming stars. Throughout the 2000s, Robert Rodriguez directed and released Spy Kids movies that became a staple in children's movies. The first three Spy Kids movies followed Juni and Carmen Cortez , but the next two movies also followed pairs of children in the Spy Kids division of the Organization of Super Spies, or OSS.

The Exorcist: Believer has scored a major achievement at the box office this weekend. The project, which is the sixth Exorcist movie overall and the first of an intended trilogy of legacy sequels to the original 1973 classic, has not performed as well as was originally expected. After receiving a dismal 22% score on Rotten Tomatoes ahead of its premiere in theaters, The Exorcist: Believer only took in an opening weekend of $26.5 million, below even the low end of its original projections.

Winnie the Pooh is one of the most recognizable bears in pop culture, and his name has an origin story based in real life. The honey-loving Bear of Very Little Brain was created by author A.A. Milne, who was inspired by his son Christopher Robin's stuffed bear. Winnie the Pooh made his first appearance in Milne's 1924 poetry book When We Were Very Young, but it was in the titular Winnie-the-Pooh book released in 1926, that the bear achieved worldwide popularity.

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Carey Mulligan 's career has blossomed in both television and movies over the years, earning her several prestigious awards, including two Oscar nominations. Across her 19-year career, Mulligan has starred in a wide selection of dramas, thrillers, and comedies, becoming well-known for her strong influence in Hollywood. Her range of roles has provided Mulligan with multiple opportunities to present the depths of her acting skills, with many of her characters embarking on life-changing journeys and tackling complex topics.

90 Day Fiancé: The Other Way season 5 couple Brandan Denuccio and Mary Demasu-ay​ display a lot of red flags on Instagram. ​​​​​​Eugene, Oregon, native Brandan met Canton, Philippines, native Mary on a dating app. They spent two years communicating with each other before Brandon flew to the Philippines to live there with Mary permanently. Brandan and Mary have an obsessive , controlling, and jealousy-ridden relationship that has been playing out for viewers to see this season. Before meeting, Brandan and Mary insisted on spending 24/7 together on the phone, a relationship trait everyone they knew found toxic.