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The 11 Best (and 6 Worst) TV Shows of 2019

You might have heard us say this once or twice already: there was a lot of television this year. We are but a few humble bloggers and could never watch everything out there but of the many TV series we did watch, we’ve narrowed down our most and least successful of 2019. In past years…

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In The Witcher’s Final Trailer, a World Prepares for Magic and War

The great war is about to begin, but all that matters is one girl. The final trailer has arrived for Netflix’s The Witcher, bringing Geralt of Rivia (Henry Cavill) and Yennefer the sorceress (Anya Chalotra) into the fray as they battle monsters and humans alike to protect a young woman who might be the key…

Trailers Beth Elderkin

All the New Genre Shows Coming to Quibi (So Far)

There’s been tons of news about “Quibi.” But, uh, what is Quibi? It’s a streaming service (yes, another one) launching in April that will be filled with content in “Quick Bites”—long-form stories released in chapters that run under 10 minutes, basically optimized for mobile viewing. And it’s got some very big names on board. The…

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Marvel Television Is Dead

It’s the end of an era. After nearly a decade of trying to bring a slice of the Marvel Cinematic Universe to small screens—with varying degrees of success—Marvel Television is no more. Deadline reports that a significant portion of the staff under the banner of Marvel Television—previously helmed by Jeph Loeb, who will now also…

Books & Comics James Whitbrook

The First Trailer for CW’s Stargirl Already Looks Outdated

Oliver Queen’s daughter, Mia Smoak, isn’t the only young hero getting ready to take up an icon’s mantle. The first trailer has arrived for Stargirl, DC Universe’s latest DC Comics live-action series. And even though Stargirl is the newest and (possibly) youngest superhero to join the DC-TV ranks—especially with her own show—this already feels like…

Trailers Beth Elderkin

You Can Stream Torrents Through The Pirate Bay Once Again

Streaming on the Pirate Bay probably won’t be as easy as clicking play on Netflix—or as legal—but it’ll definitely be free. According to TorrentFreak, the Pirate Bay again appears to support a streaming functionality, with the site pointing to a “B” icon that has materialized below the file name on film and series content. Clicking…

Tech News Catie Keck

Three New Featurettes Dive Deeper Into The Witcher‘s Main Characters

We’re less than two weeks until The Witcher is finally released and fans can binge the highly-anticipated fantasy show just a fast as humanly possible. When that happens, they’ll become instantly familiar with the show’s version of franchise favorites like Yennefer of Vengerberg, Princess Cirilla, and, of course, Geralt of Rivia. If you’d like a…

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Kathleen Kennedy on Why The Rise of Skywalker Revealed Two of Its Villainous Secrets in the Trailers

Interviewing someone like Kathleen Kennedy isn’t like interviewing an actor or director. As the president of Lucasfilm, she isn’t just involved in what we see on screen, she’s involved in everything happening in Star Wars—from the marketing and publicity to the merchandising, theme parks, and more. And while io9’s interview with Kennedy and fellow Rise…

Movies Germain Lussier

Chilling Adventures of Sabrina Returns for Season 3 in January

Hell hath no fury like a teenage witch absolutely ready to wreck shop. That seems to be roughly the situation that Sabrina finds herself in for the third season, “Part 3″, of Chilling Adventures of Sabrina, the Netflix series that has made Sabrina’s adventures into something between actual occult horror and Riverdale. When part two…

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The Expanse Season 4 Is About the ‘Limits of Control’

If there was one thing the end of The Expanse season three left you feeling—other than sadness at its temporary end (before Amazon’s revival)—it was “possibility.” The Ring had opened up hundreds of new worlds and it seemed like a new way of life was within everyone’s reach. Beltalowda! A time to finally take control…

io9 Beth Elderkin

There Was Almost a Version of Netflix’s Witcher Where Ciri Was the Lead Star

The nature of Andrzej Sapkowski’s Witcher books being more focused on a collection of time-strewn short stories than it is actual linear novels makes the particular trial of adapting them for television a struggle. It was one Lauren Schmidt Hissrich wrangled with when she helped bring Geralt to life for Netflix—but we almost got a…

io9 James Whitbrook

The Baby Yoda vs. Porg Debate Is Settled Thanks to Rian Johnson

The Star Wars fandom, which is known for being levelheaded and well-tempered as a whole, is currently in the midst of a roiling debate as to whether The Mandalorian’s Baby Yoda is superior to (or at least cuter than) The Last Jedi’s porgs. You’d think Rian Johnson might be a bit biased in favor of…

Movies Charles Pulliam-Moore

The Latest Mandalorian Had Maybe a Little Too Much Fan Service for Its Own Good

Oh, so you thought Baby Yoda, jet-pack wearing Mandalorians, beskar, and camtonos made The Mandalorian a geeky, self-referential entry into the Star Wars canon? You haven’t seen anything yet. The latest episode of the show was so packed full of Star Wars winks, nods, and callbacks you’ll either love it or hate it. Personally, I…

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A Medievalist’s Guide to Decoding The Witcher’s Monsters

Andrzej Sapkowski’s The Witcher is getting a lot of attention these days and come December 20, you can expect even more. Let’s explore the medieval folklore that inspired The Witcher saga—the monsters, the heroics, and the trouble with being a freelance monster hunter. Netflix’s upcoming series The Witcher, based on Polish author Sapkowski’s bestselling series…

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Lost in Space‘s New Trailer Has Robot Feels and Spaceship Ships

And yes, there’s still danger—although it’s not just Will Robinson that needs warning about it. Netflix just dropped the full trailer for Lost in Space’s sophomore season, and while the Robinsons are just about still standing after the wild events of season one, it seems like they’re in for a bunch of new problems. Mainly…

Trailers James Whitbrook

The Expanse‘s Stunning Season 4 Is Filled With New Frontiers and Old Rivalries

The third season of The Expanse ended with a double triumph: the assurance that Amazon would be its new home, and a finale that teased the thrilling and dangerous prospect of interstellar expansion. Season four is finally here, and it’s indeed a leap forward for the outstanding sci-fi show on multiple levels. While we’ll be…

io9 Cheryl Eddy

Plex Now Offering Over a Thousand Movies on Demand and for Free

Plex, the build-your-own-Netflix software suite, is adding over a thousand movies to the service for free. Films like The Terminator, Ghost in the Shell, and The Right Stuff will be available on demand for anyone who downloads the app to their device. Sort of like Netflix, only free. The news was announced today in a…

Tech News Alex Cranz

The Mandalorian Has Been Edited to Look Like a 1980s Sitcom and It’s Strangely Perfect

The new Disney+ show The Mandalorian has been a huge success for the new streaming service, judging only by the memes. There are countless variations of Baby Yoda drinking his bone broth, Baby Yoda riding in the Tesla Cybertruck, and Baby Yoda playing with the radio. But maybe the best meme we’ve seen so far…

Tech News Matt Novak

The Expanse Season 4 Finally Introduces the Belters’ Charming Devil

On the latest season of The Expanse, the universe has, well, expanded. Over 1,300 systems have been discovered, opening the door for Belters to rise up and become part of something bigger, alongside Earth and Mars. But what if there’s one person, with a dangerous but compelling voice, who has something else in mind? I…

io9 Beth Elderkin

The Baby Yoda Funko Pop Is Here, and More Toys Are Coming Next Year

You saw those dull T-shirts and wanted something more. Well, behold, the inevitable day has come: The Mandalorian’s real star and Best Star Wars Baby 2k19, Baby Yoda, has been inducted into the endless, black-eyed halls of Funko fame. The official Funko blog has just revealed our first look at the company’s big, bobble-headed take…

Toys & Collectibles James Whitbrook

The 11 Best (and 6 Worst) TV Shows of 2019

In The Witcher’s Final Trailer, a World Prepares for Magic and War

All the New Genre Shows Coming to Quibi (So Far)

Marvel Television Is Dead

The First Trailer for CW’s Stargirl Already Looks Outdated

You Can Stream Torrents Through The Pirate Bay Once Again

Three New Featurettes Dive Deeper Into The Witcher‘s Main Characters

Kathleen Kennedy on Why The Rise of Skywalker Revealed Two of Its Villainous Secrets in the Trailers

Chilling Adventures of Sabrina Returns for Season 3 in January

The Expanse Season 4 Is About the ‘Limits of Control’

There Was Almost a Version of Netflix’s Witcher Where Ciri Was the Lead Star

The Baby Yoda vs. Porg Debate Is Settled Thanks to Rian Johnson

The Latest Mandalorian Had Maybe a Little Too Much Fan Service for Its Own Good

A Medievalist’s Guide to Decoding The Witcher’s Monsters

Lost in Space‘s New Trailer Has Robot Feels and Spaceship Ships

The Expanse‘s Stunning Season 4 Is Filled With New Frontiers and Old Rivalries

Plex Now Offering Over a Thousand Movies on Demand and for Free

The Mandalorian Has Been Edited to Look Like a 1980s Sitcom and It’s Strangely Perfect

The Expanse Season 4 Finally Introduces the Belters’ Charming Devil

The Baby Yoda Funko Pop Is Here, and More Toys Are Coming Next Year

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