Narutoboasts some of thestrongest characters in shōnen anime history, with many standing out for their incredible talent, intelligence, or natural gifts. Naruto, Sasuke, and Sakura—hailed as their generation’s strongest team—earned their place through sheer determination and innate ability. However, none of their success would have been possible without the guidance of their teachers and mentors. These masters not only shaped their growth but also passed on invaluable teachings and wisdom that helped them surpass their limits....

Summary The Nate BargatzeSNLepisode had some of the best sketches of the season, and the George Washington one may have reached the top of my personal rankings. Nate Bargatze is a longtime stand-up comedian who has only recently broken into stardom. The Nashville, Tennessee comic, who works clean, has been delighting audiences with his hilarious stories and bemused reactions, all told with a slight Southern lilt, that makes every word out of his mouth funny....

CBS may have likely causedNCISseason 22 posting the show’s lowest-rated episode ever. In the ever-changing way that people consume their entertainment, long-running shows likeNCIScontinuously raking in millions of viewers is very impressive. Granted that the numbers aren’t exactly as massive as before, but the show has consistently been a top-rated performer for the network. Aside from building a massive following,NCIShas also established a shared universewith several spinoffs. That said, while it doesn’t seem like the franchise is slowing down anytime soon, its recent numbers may be a cause for concern....

Once Human, a multiplayer survival game with a horror flair, uses innovative ways to progress in the game. One of these methods is using blueprint fragments, which can be found and combined to unlock different pieces of weapons and armor. Armor sets also provideunique buffsthat can change the way you build your Meta-human, such as focusing on different damage orelemental types, or defensive boosts to healing or stamina. TheFalcon Setis a late-game armor set that specializes in Crit Damage and Stamina....

Unfortunately, October was something of alow point for PS Plus, as it saw the announcement of several major titles, includingRed Dead Redemption 2,Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas, and multipleKingdom Heartsgames leaving the service’s catalog. These departures will come into effect during the month of November, meaning that Extra and Premium members will have to buy the games separately from PS Plus to play them. Fortunately, PS Plus will still be receiving new games to bolster its catalog, in addition to the games that were already added in October....

AlthoughRick and Morty’s latest spinoff was a major letdown, this did illuminate a difficult truth about the series. It is admirable thatRick and Morty’s creators haven’t done everything possible to expand the franchise and capitalize on its popularity.Rick and Mortyseason 7’s endingwas one of the show’s most highly rated episodes in years and this is due in part to the focus that went into the outing. WhileRick and Morty’s spinoff comics are generally well-liked, the show’s decision to avoid countless spinoffs ensures that the brand hasn’t been diluted by a plethora of weaker adventures....

Following the surprise announcement of its development, Alexandre Aja has a promising update onCrawl 2’s filming timeline. Aja helmed the original 2019 horror movie and produced it alongsideEvil Deadcreator Sam Raimi, with the movie centering on Kaya Scodelario’s Haley as she and her estranged father became trapped in their old family home during a Category 5 hurricane with alligators swarming in to attack.Crawlsaw largely positive reviews from critics, holding an 84% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes, and was a box office sleeper hit, grossing $91 million against its reported $15 million production budget....

The introduction of Metal Sonic at the end ofSonic the Hedgehog 3could set up another fan-favorite character joining the cinematic universe inSonic 4. In themid-credits tease ofSonic the Hedgehog 3, our hero is ambushed by a small army of Metal Sonics, a detail which carries interesting implications for the next installment. Sonic 3went on to become the trilogy’s highest-grossing effort yet, and Paramount has a tough act to follow with their upcoming release of a fourth film in 2027....

Metal Sonic’s debut inSonic the Hedgehog 3directly set upSonic the Hedgehog 4, but it also created a major problem for the villain in the process.Sonic the Hedgehog 3’s post-credits scenecontinued the franchise’s tradition of introducing new characters from the video games. This time, it was Metal Sonic and Amy Rose who became part of the movie franchise as a result of the mid-credits scene. It showed Sonic accidentally running to New York, encountering an army of Metal Sonic robots, and then being saved byAmy Rose in the coolest introductionof the entire franchise....

Squid Gameseason 3 is confirmed, and it will not take long for it to premiere on Netflix. After three years of waiting,Squid Gameseason 2 is finally here.The second chapter of the story that took the world by storm in 2021 took quite a while to come out, which is not uncommon for big-budget K-dramas.Squid Gamequickly became Netflix’s most-watched showof all time upon its release in December 2021, and it was easy to predict that the series was going to be renewed for a second season....

Warning: Contains SPOILERS for Found season 2, episode 3. Although she remains in critical condition, Lacey is finally freed inFoundseason 2, episode 3. The installment, which is titled, “Missing While Lonely”, sees Gabi leave a heartbreaking note for the Mosely & Associates team before offering herself to Sir in exchange for her sister. However, as soon as a deal is struck, Lacey stabs Sir in the back, effectively releasing both of them from captivity....

Warning: Spoilers ahead forStar Trek: Lower Decksseason 5, episode 8, “Upper Decks.“Star Trek: Lower Decksseason 5, episode 8, “Upper Decks,” gives viewers a sneak peek into what the show’s main characters could experience as they venture deeper into theirStar Trektimeline, but the animated comedy sadly doesn’t have enough time to fully explore that particular era.Star Trek: Lower Decksseason 5’s castis assembling for the last time, as the unconventional franchise spinoff show is set to end when the finale airs on December 19....

This viralStar Warsvideo is proof thatStar Wars: The Clone Warswas an absolutely essential update toAnakin Skywalker’scharacter. Anakin Skywalker/Darth Vader is unquestionably one ofStar Wars’best characters, which has been true since the very beginning ofStar Warsmovies and TV shows. While Darth Vader was iconic in the original trilogy, though, many viewers were extremely critical of the representation of Anakin in the prequels—in fact, that remains one of thebiggest complaints about the prequel trilogy....