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<i>Star Wars: Visions</i> Volume 2 Feels Like That First Step Into a Larger World

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Star Wars: Visions Volume 2 Feels Like That First Step Into a Larger World

The successful sophomore season of the Disney+ anthology begins streaming on Star Wars Day, May 4.

James Whitbrook

PublishedMay 3, 2023

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<i>Power Rangers: Once and Always</i> Is a Silly, Sweet Mix of Schlock and Awe

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Power Rangers: Once and Always Is a Silly, Sweet Mix of Schlock and Awe

Netflix's nostalgic Power Rangers special is celebration of the Mighty Morphin' era—for better or worse.

James Whitbrook

PublishedApril 19, 2023

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<i>Mrs. Davis</i> Is a Show That's So Far Out There, It's Almost Too Much

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Mrs. Davis Is a Show That's So Far Out There, It's Almost Too Much

Glow's Betty Gilpin stars in the Peacock show from Damon Lindelof and Tara Hernandez.

Germain Lussier

PublishedApril 18, 2023

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<i>The Power</i> Shows That Political Satire Hasn't Lost its Spark

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The Power Shows That Political Satire Hasn't Lost its Spark

An ensemble cast led by Toni Collette and Auli'i Cravalho stun in this series that emphasizes power is corruptive,…

Linda Codega

PublishedMarch 30, 2023

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<i>Poker Face</i> Joyfully Flips the Detective Genre on Its Head Thanks to Rian Johnson

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Poker Face Joyfully Flips the Detective Genre on Its Head Thanks to Rian Johnson

Starring Natasha Lyonne, the unique detective story comes to Peacock this week.

Germain Lussier

PublishedJanuary 25, 2023

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<i>The Last Of Us </i>Is the Best Video Game Adaptation Ever, But It's So Much More

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The Last Of Us Is the Best Video Game Adaptation Ever, But It's So Much More

Pedro Pascal and Bella Ramsey star in the HBO adaptation of the PlayStation game starting January 15.

Germain Lussier

PublishedJanuary 10, 2023

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<i>Werewolf By Night</i> Expertly Brings Monsters Into the Marvel Cinematic Universe

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Werewolf By Night Expertly Brings Monsters Into the Marvel Cinematic Universe

The Disney+ Marvel Studios special debuts October 7 and world premiered at Fantastic Fest 2022.

Germain Lussier

PublishedSeptember 26, 2022

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7 Things We Loved (and 4 We Didn't) About <i>Cobra Kai</i> Season 5

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7 Things We Loved (and 4 We Didn't) About Cobra Kai Season 5

The latest season of the Karate Kid sequel show is on Netflix and, minor gripes aside, it's still excellent.

Germain Lussier

PublishedSeptember 12, 2022

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<i>Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power </i>Begins With a Long, Winding, and Beautiful Road

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Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power Begins With a Long, Winding, and Beautiful Road

Prime Video's lavish new fantasy series looks the part, and feels it too... it might just take a while to get where…

James Whitbrook

PublishedAugust 31, 2022

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<i>Strange New Worlds</i> Has the Classic <i>Star Trek</i> Vibe You've Been Waiting For

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Strange New Worlds Has the Classic Star Trek Vibe You've Been Waiting For

The first 5 episodes of Strange New Worlds more than prove there's a place in contemporary Star Trek for some…

James Whitbrook

PublishedMay 1, 2022

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<i>The Witcher</i> Season 2 Is a Bigger, Better, and Witchier <i>Witcher</i>

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The Witcher Season 2 Is a Bigger, Better, and Witchier Witcher

Netflix's smash-hit fantasy adaptation brings Henry Cavill's sword-slinging grump of a hero back for an expansive…

James Whitbrook

PublishedDecember 10, 2021

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<i>Masters of the Universe: Revelation</i> Had the Power, But Lost It

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Masters of the Universe: Revelation Had the Power, But Lost It

Part 2 of Kevin Smith's love letter to the classic '80s cartoon gets smudged when Skeletor returns.

Rob Bricken

PublishedNovember 29, 2021

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<i>The Wheel of Time</i> TV Series Is Better, Worse, and Different Than the Books

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The Wheel of Time TV Series Is Better, Worse, and Different Than the Books

Somehow, Amazon's adaptation of Robert Jordan's epic fantasy series still works. Rosamund Pike, Daniel Henney, and…

Rob Bricken

PublishedNovember 16, 2021

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<i>Cowboy Bebop</i> Can't Keep Itself from Clapping on the 1s and 3s

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Cowboy Bebop Can't Keep Itself from Clapping on the 1s and 3s

Netflix's live-action Cowboy Bebop starring John Cho has style to spare and plenty of substance, but its rhythm is…

Charles Pulliam-Moore

PublishedNovember 15, 2021

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<i>Star Trek: Prodigy</i> Is for the Kids—and Kids at Heart

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Star Trek: Prodigy Is for the Kids—and Kids at Heart

Just because Paramount+'s Star Trek animated show is aimed at younger audiences doesn't mean it can't capture what's…

James Whitbrook

PublishedOctober 28, 2021

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<i>Aquaman: King of Atlantis </i>Wins by Laughing at Its Hero With the Audience

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Aquaman: King of Atlantis Wins by Laughing at Its Hero With the Audience

HBO Max's animated Aquaman: King of Atlantis is too busy having fun to worry about being sexy and serious. io9…

Charles Pulliam-Moore

PublishedOctober 11, 2021

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<i>Creepshow </i>Is Back to Make You 'Ewww' With Delight

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Creepshow Is Back to Make You 'Ewww' With Delight

Shudder's hit horror anthology returns for its season 3 premiere tomorrow.

Cheryl Eddy

PublishedSeptember 22, 2021

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Star Wars: Visions Gets It

Visions would be a celebration if it was just fantastically animated action, but its love of the idea of Star Wars…

James Whitbrook

PublishedSeptember 21, 2021

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Warhammer+ Is Worth It for Fans, and That's All It Needs to Be

Games Workshop is the latest company to join the streaming wars, but just for a very specific audience.

James Whitbrook

PublishedSeptember 17, 2021

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He-Man Is Finally for Kids Again

Netflix's animated He-Man and the Masters of the Universe successfully updates the franchise by leaving most of it…

Rob Bricken

PublishedSeptember 16, 2021

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