Warning! SPOILERS about Fire Country seasons 1 and 2 ahead. Summary Sharon Leone’s health was a central story inFire Countryseason 1, but its season finale greatly changed the course of Bode’s mom’s illness with a shocking but welcome revelation. Before Bode’s return to Edgewater, Sharon seemed at peace with the prognosis of her chronic kidney disease, having accepted there was nothing that could be done bar a transplant, which wasn’t easy to get....
The announcement of upcomingMagic: The Gatheringsets is always exciting, and the current pace of the game means there’s a lot to look forward to in 2025. From interesting original sets to anticipated collaborations and even the return of a past set, there’s plenty to ensure a great year forMagic: The Gathering. Magic: The Gatheringhad numerous sets in 2024, but only a few were especially popular among players and collectors alike. Sets likeBloomburrowandOutlaws of Thunder Junctionstand out in this year’s releases, butthe upcoming lineup for the original sets and IP collaborations stands a chance of blowing past sets out of the water....
Gladiatorhas a large mix of characters, with some being fictional creations for the film and others being based on real-life historical figures. Theactors inGladiatorbring to life the film’s many excellent characters, from Russell Crowe leading the story as Maximus Decimus Meridius to Joaquin Phoenix’s portrayal of the villainous Roman Emperor, Commodus. Since the film was released in 2000,Gladiator’s historical accuracyhas been one of the primary talking points; Some disregard the film due to its exaggerated aspects, while others insist true history should not impact how epic filmmaking is perceived....
The Domination Victory inCivilization 6is one of the most basic victories in the game, but inCivilization 7, a Military Victory is more meaningful and nuanced. A Domination Victory is very straightforward inCiv 6and requires a complete scorched-earth approach in terms of strategy, which makes it appealing in some respects, but ultimately does not match the level of planning or strategizing required for other Victory types such as Science, Culture, or even Religion....
Warning! This article contains SPOILERS for The Pitt season 1, episode 14.Dr. McKay (Fiona Dourif) wears an ankle monitor inThe Pittseason 1, but Max’s medical drama doesn’t outright explain why. Everycharacter inThe Pitthas their own baggage that they bring into the emergency room, andThe Pitthas slowly revealed more about each doctor. For example, Dr. Langdon (Patrick Ball) has a history of drug misuse, while Dr. Collins (Tracy Ifeachor) was dealing with a miscarriage throughout her shift....
Brandon Sanderson is known for his unique and complex world-building found in the Cosmere, butMistborn’s magic system is what makes the series stand-out most compared to others in the fantasy genre. While the novels are mainly centered around the metal-based magic of Allomancy, there are two other branches of magic—Faruchemy and Hemalurgy—that also play a significant role in the narrative.Mistborn’s magic systemis incredibly complex, and often not an easy skill to undertake throughout the novels—but Sanderson’s main heroine, Vin, has some innate understanding and unique relationship to the metals that no other character comes close to....
It’s fun to think about Apple TV+‘sWolfsasa sequel to this classic George Clooney crime thriller from 2007. George Clooney leads theWolfscastalongside long-time friend and collaborator Brad Pitt, and though the movie isn’t either actor’s best movie, the two stars are as charming and fun to watch as ever. Directed bySpider-Man: No Way Homefilmmaker Jon Watts,Wolfswas met with a mediocre response from critics on Rotten Tomatoes, who gave it a 68% score....
Yellowjacketsseason 3 adds a two-time Oscar-winner to the cast in a mystery role. Created by Ashley Lyle and Bart Nickerson, the hit Showtime series debuted in 2021, telling a dual-timeline story about a girls' soccer team as they survive a plane crash in the Canadian wilderness in the 1990s and the lasting trauma from the event 20 years later. After a hit season 2,Yellowjacketsseason 3is confirmed to be on the way, though few details have emerged about the upcoming batch of episodes....
Severancestar Britt Lower confirms one oddly revealing detail about Helena Eagan’s relationship with eggs in season 2. Lower plays both the cold Lumon heiress, Helena, and her rebellious severed innie, Helly R. After Helena spent the first four episodes ofSeveranceseason 2 masquerading as Hellyon the severed floor and the ORTBO summit, the latter half of the series has placed a greater emphasis on how Helena/Helly differ not just in their roles, but in personality and natural dispositions, operating as two distinct individuals....
The Bachelorseason 29 star Grant Ellis revealed what his sister, Taylor, actually thinks about his new fiancée, Juliana Pasquarosa, after Taylor appeared to have a negative reaction to him choosing her instead of Litia Garr during the season finale. At the end ofThe Bachelorseason 29, Grant and Juliana got engaged, leaving Litia confused and angry because she felt that he’d misled her throughout their journey.As Taylor sat in the audience, the expression on her face led some fans to speculate that she believed Grant made the wrong choicewhen he picked Juliana over Litia....
Following a series of successful and well-received updates forHelldivers 2, the game’s Creative Director and CCO of developer Arrowhead Game Studios, Johan Piletstedt, has announced that he’ll be taking a break. Launched in February 2024,Helldivers 2quickly became a breakout success for Arrowhead, dwarfing the player count of the originalHelldiversand becoming one of the few truly successful live-service games to be released in recent years. Despite suffering from some major setbacks,Helldivers 2has continued to see success in 2025 and still has some big updates ahead of it....
Fantasybooks that have remained popular throughout the decades tend to have one element in common - a compelling, determined, and resilient hero who leaves a lasting impression upon the reader. Memorable main characters are typically strong and selfless leaders with an array of special abilities to accomplish their primary goal. For decades, authors have supplied readers with some of the best heroes in fantasy literature, and in recent years many have gravitated towards a strong female lead for such roles....
Warning: This article contains spoilers for Captain America: Brave New World.Marvel revealed Samuel Sterns' Leader to be the mastermind behind some world-changing events inCaptain America: Brave New World, but he might have actually been manipulating events in theMCUsince the very beginning. Tim Blake Nelson made his valiant return to the MCU after 17 years inBrave New World, reprising the role ofSamuel Sterns, a.k.a. the Mr. Bluewho helped Edward Norton’s Bruce Banner try and find a cure inThe Incredible Hulk....
