HBO’s “Euphoria” returned for its long-awaited third season on April 12. Ahead of the premiere, critics were sour on the show, with many saying it had lost its way, with the exception of Zendaya‘s performance as its lead character. Now, days later, it’s being reported that viewership was through the proverbial roof, but not all fans think the show has maintained the same quality from its first two seasons.

In addition to Zendaya, “Euphoria” features a crop of popular actors, including Jacob Elordi, Sydney Sweeney, Colman Domingo, and more. Notably, season three will feature one of the late Eric Dane‘s final performances.

HBO’s ‘Euphoria’ Is More Popular Than Ever

There was considerable anticipation for “Euphoria” season three, which arrived after a roughly four-year hiatus. Sadly for the show, some of the excitement was dimmed when, ahead of the premiere, it debuted on Rotten Tomatoes with a less-than-stellar score from critics who had seen the first three episodes early.

Now, according to Variety, HBO has reason to celebrate as the premiere delivered 8.5 million viewers across its first three days. This includes both HBO and its streaming platform, HBO Max. What’s even better for the company is that this represents a 44% growth over “Euphoria” season two, which premiered in January 2022.

On the same night of the “Euphoria” premiere, HBO also aired the finale for the comedy series “DTF: St. Louis.” It drew an impressive 3.5 million viewers across its first three days.

Fans Mostly Agree With Critics On ‘Euphoria’ Season Three

“Euphoria” debuted with impressive viewership, but it’s unclear how many fans will continue to tune in. This is based on much of the social media chatter around the show being negative since it returned.

Additionally, it has a “rotten” score on Rotten Tomatoes, with a 48% audience rating based on over 100 reviews. Regarding what critics are saying, the show currently has a meager 43%, which is a substantial decrease from its 57% debut on the platform.

One viewer said on Rotten Tomatoes, “Weird, weird, weird. Not in the quirky or ‘deeply real’ way either. Acting was flat, storyline isn’t looking promising, but that could… hopefully.. change.”

Another one said, “It’s awful. There’s no point to any of it. Who cares about Rue’s drug journey? It’s just boring now. The characters are the same, boring, flat, and unlikable in the most uninteresting ways. There’s nothing and no one to root for.”

People Are Pointing To Several Reasons For Ratings Spike

Following news of “Euphoria” experiencing a massive ratings increase, fans quickly began discussing the reasons, with some crediting “Euphoria” and others calling out fake outrage directed at Sweeney.

One person wrote on X, “Everybody wants to watch Zendaya. She brings the clout,the drama, the class.” Another person wrote, “If @hbomax decides to do another season of Euphoria, pay my girl @Zendaya at least $20 million cause she’s the main reason the viewers are showing up!”

Another fan said, “All the fake performative people pretending to still be mad at Sydney Sweeney’s gene jokes about her t-ts from a commercial tuned in when they said they were boycotting.”

Lastly, a different “Euphoria” fan stated, “I thought y’all on Twitter said you won’t tune in? This is why I can’t stand you, fake performative people on here.”

Sam Levinson Recently Discussed The Show’s Future

Sam Levinson, the creator of “Euphoria,” spoke to Variety in April 2026 while attending the show’s Los Angeles premiere. During the discussion, the interviewer mentioned that Zendaya had told “The Drew Barrymore Show” that season three may be its last.

Levinson stated that he writes “every season like it’s the last season” and that he currently has “no plans” for a season four of the series. According to him, “I want to finish this as strong as I can. I’m cutting [Episodes] 7 and 8 still. I’m putting some finishing touches. I just want to deliver a f-cking slam dunk season.”

Here’s What To Know About ‘Euphoria’ Season 3

Season three of “Euphoria” will include eight episodes, with the finale slated to premiere on HBO and HBO Max on May 31, according to PEOPLE. In addition to the release schedule, viewers should also know that some fan-favorite characters may not appear right away.

For instance, multiple reports indicate that Hunter Schafer‘s Jewels won’t be in the first several episodes despite being mentioned in the premiere. That’s not all. The show’s score may change moving forward, as composer Labrinth has exited the series.

Savannah Guthrie has recently returned to “Today” following a brief hiatus amid the ongoing search for her missing mother, making her presence on set all the more emotional. Now, her co-anchor Sheinelle Jones is opening up about how Savannah Guthrie supported her through her own devastating loss.

Savannah Guthrie Helped Sheinelle Jones Through Devastating Loss

During an appearance on Jenna Bush Hager’s podcast, Jones revealed that Guthrie offered guidance that made a lasting impact following the death of her husband, Uche Ojeh. “One, because her father passed at 16, she was like, ‘You don’t have to try to be the superhero.’ And she actually helped me tremendously,” Jones shared.

Jones’ husband passed away last May after battling an aggressive form of brain cancer, leaving behind their three children: Kayin, 16, and twins Uche Jr. and Clara, 13.

Sheinelle Jones Opens Up About Leaning On Friends After Loss

As she adjusted to life without him, Jones said Guthrie also encouraged her to support their son without placing too much pressure on him. Jones explained that Guthrie helped her understand it was important to remind Kayin that he doesn’t “have to be the father of the house” and can still “be a kid.”

The grieving mom of three said she has relied heavily on those around her to get through the loss. “So I’ve had really had to lean on friends,” she said. “I have another really good girlfriend who lost her father in fifth grade. Like, I’ve had to lean into friends who have had this.”

Jones also shared that she has found comfort in connecting with others who understand her experience. She described bonding with fellow widows as being part of “a quiet club.”

Sheinelle Jones ‘Worried’ She Wouldn’t Know How To Smile Again

Despite her grief, Jones made her return to “Today” in September 2025 and later stepped into a new role alongside Jenna Bush Hager. At the time, she admitted she was unsure how she would handle being back on air.

“I worried that I wouldn’t know how to smile,” Jones told Page Six. “I worried that I wouldn’t know how to laugh. I love my job so much. And I was like, ‘Oh my gosh, what if it’s not the same?’ Because I’ve never known this job without him.’”

Savannah Guthrie ‘So Sorry’ As Mom’s Case Continues

While supporting Jones, Guthrie, who recently returned to “Today” after a brief hiatus, has also been dealing with her own emotional challenges. Her mother, Nancy Guthrie, has been missing since February 1.

“That it’s because of me, and I just want to say, I’m so sorry, mommy,” she said through tears. “I’m so sorry,” Guthrie continued. “I’m sorry to my sister [Annie Guthrie] and my brother [Cameron Guthrie], and my kids and my nephew and Tommy, my brother-in-law, I’m so sorry, I’m so sorry if it’s me, I’m so sorry. I’m so sorry.”

She added that her mother was likely taken “in the dead of night in her pajamas, with no shoes, without her medicine.” Still, Guthrie said her faith has helped her through the uncertainty.

“I can handle anything, God, I can handle anything,” she recalled thinking. “I just can’t handle not knowing. We can’t handle not knowing. I have to know, and I heard a voice, and it said, ‘You do know where she is. She’s with Me. She’s with Me.’ So whether she’s on this Earth still or whether she’s in Heaven, I know where she is. I know who she’s with, but we need to know.”

Savannah Guthrie Reflects On Father’s Sudden Death

Guthrie has previously spoken about losing her father at a young age, after he died of a heart attack at 49 in 1988. “My father died when I was 16. I think about him all the time,” Savannah has previously said. “It was so unexpected,” she said. “It cracked open our family and crushed us.”

“We just idolized him and adored him. He was larger than life. Funny, charming. His loss was so sudden and so shocking,” she continued. “He was deep and complicated, and he didn’t talk to us like little kids. He told us things that I didn’t understand at the time but later would remember, long after he died.”

It’s possible that wedding bells could be on the horizon for Queen Naija and ClarenceNYC. After Queen shared a romantic photo with Clarence showing off her ring, friends are now congratulating the couple following months of engagement speculation.

Related: Queen Naija Previews A New Love Song After Trying On Wedding Dresses On Stream (LISTEN + VIDEO)

Queen Naija Fuels Speculation With New Song & Lovey-Dovey Visuals

Queen Naija & Clarence have sparked engagement speculation for months after she’s been spotted repeatedly rocking a huge ring on her left hand. Now users believe she is soft-launching their engagement after she shares romantic photos while previewing her new song, ‘Ring.’

On Thursday evening, Queen took to Instagram to share a photo showing off the ring once again, placing her hand on Clarence’s chest. If that wasn’t enough, she followed up with a romantic video of the two surrounded by a green field, dressed in all white and looking very much in love. She captioned the video, “I choose you forever 💍”

Friends Are Already Congratulating Queen Naija & Clarence While Fans Wait For Official Announcement

While Clarence and Queen haven’t officially confirmed an engagement, their inner circle seems to be moving like it’s already a done deal. Several close friends hopped into the comments with congratulatory messages and wedding talk.

Social media star Summerella shared her excitement writing, “Congratulations beautiful so happy for yall 😍😍😍 OKKK Whet colorssss are we wearingggggg tffff ????!!!!!”

While R&B singer Layton Greene wrote, “Congratulations you guys!!!! 🥹🥹🥹🫶🏽🫶🏽🫶🏽🫶🏽🫶🏽🫶🏽 so so so happy for youuuuu sis! omg can I come to the wedding??! 😩🥹”

Meanwhile, Queen’s longtime friend and YouTuber Trey Traylor of Ar’mon & Trey addressed the rumors during a Q&A. He shared that he’s happy for Queen and proud of the couple for tuning out outside noise and moving at their own pace.

Social Media Users Weigh In

Conversations around marriage have followed Queen and Clarence for years, with some users urging them not to rush, while others felt the couple had been together long enough for a proposal. Now that speculation is circulating that they may have finally taken that next step, reactions are pouring in.

Instagram user @baby.bribri wrote, “If she is actually married. Congratulations to her ❤️❤️❤️”

Another Instagram user @niecydabrattt wrote, “Why everybody so quiet now 😂😂😂”

While Instagram user @ziyanna__ wrote, “It don’t even feel genuine atp 😩”

Instagram user @thehannahmwale wrote, “She finally gets to have her happy ending her way”

Another Instagram user @taetaedadoll wrote, “This very much gives a “here damn” proposal don’t take a man this long to KNOW”

While Instagram user @hottie_prez wrote, “Finally even tho we know this just for us to shut up 🙄🎀”

Instagram user @therealkayladanielle wrote, “Now can yall just be happy and leave this girl alone 😂”

Another Instagram user @pocahotnessv wrote, “Nobody else’s timing but God ❤️👏🏽”

While Instagram user @mscorprew wrote, “So is she engaged or is it just a song?”

Related: What’s Tea? Queen Naija Has Fans Wondering If She & Clarence NYC Are Married After Calling Him “Husband” In NEW Footage (VIDEOS)

Natasha Lyonne is addressing her recent mid-flight drama, and she’s doing it with her sense of humor. The “Poker Face” star was escorted off a red-eye Delta Air Lines flight traveling from Los Angeles to New York following the season 3 premiere of “Euphoria.” Now, while attending the Planned Parenthood of Greater New York Spring Into Action Gala, she’s finally speaking out about the incident.

Natasha Lyonne Admits Flight Experience Was A ‘Doozy’

“Oh, you mean my flight plans? My performance art piece?” Lyonne teased when asked about the situation.

While she initially kept things light, Lyonne didn’t shy away from acknowledging the chaos of the situation. “It’s been a doozy,” she added, before noting she’s “grateful to be somewhat of a ‘Marathon Man.’”

Following the incident, Lyonne explained that her behavior was linked to a sleeping pill she had taken ahead of the flight. She said she had hoped to be “bushy tailed” and “beauty rested” upon landing, as she was scheduled to head straight into a glam session for an appearance on “The Drew Barrymore Show.”

Inside Lyonne’s Mid-Flight Incident

Details surrounding Lyonne’s in-flight ordeal paint a chaotic picture of what unfolded before takeoff. According to eyewitness accounts, Lyonne appeared out of it while seated in first class, seemingly dozing behind her sunglasses as flight attendants repeatedly asked her to close her laptop and fasten her seatbelt. At one point, she was startled awake, exclaiming, “Ah! You scared me!”

Despite multiple attempts from the crew, she did not initially respond to instructions, prompting staff to eventually remove the laptop from her hands. Although the plane began taxiing toward the runway, it later turned back to the gate due to the situation.

A Delta staffer then boarded the aircraft and addressed Lyonne directly, asking, “Ma’am, do you need medical attention?” before adding, “Ma’am, I need you to come off the plane. Do you need help with your belongings?”

“Where are we?” Lyonne was overheard asking, only to be told, “We’re still in LA. The plane hasn’t gone anywhere,” and, “The plane is not going anywhere until you come off it.”

She reportedly shushed the gate agent before eventually getting up, calmly heading to the bathroom, and later emerging while eating a bag of pretzels. Lyonne then complied with the request and exited the plane after her luggage had already been removed.

Following the delay, the captain addressed passengers, explaining, “We have a passenger who for whatever reason … wouldn’t follow some basic commands … We had a passenger who didn’t seem up to the task tonight so that’s why they were asked to be booked on another flight. I do apologize for the inconvenience, but we will get you to New York as quickly and as safely as possible.”

The flight ultimately departed without further issues.

Natasha Lyonne Calls Out ‘Radical’ Label At NYC Gala

Despite the recent headlines, Lyonne stepped out in support of Planned Parenthood of Greater New York, which honored Pink with the Catalyst of Change Award. “It seems odd that supporting the Women’s Healthcare organization has ‘become almost like a radical position when it’s just health care,’” Lyonne said, adding that it’s something everyone should care about “because this impacts all of us.”

The event also drew notable names, including Helena Christensen, Lily Rabe, Hamish Linklater, and Patricia Arquette, and raised more than $1.2 million.

Lyonne Reflects On Relapse After 10 Years Sober

The situation comes amid a more personal chapter for Lyonne, who previously revealed she relapsed after 10 years of sobriety. However, the actress recently shared that she is now “doing a whole lot better” and is “back on her feet.”

Natasha Lyonne’s Bold ‘Euphoria’ Premiere Outfit Sparks Criticism

The flight incident also comes just days after Lyonne found herself at the center of online backlash following her appearance at the Euphoria Season 3 premiere. The actress turned heads on the red carpet in a bold, sheer black ensemble that left little to the imagination, stepping out in a completely see-through top that exposed her chest beneath the fabric.

While Lyonne appeared unfazed, confidently posing for photos and smiling throughout the event, the look quickly sparked a wave of criticism online, with social media users flooding comment sections to call out the daring fashion choice.

While a lot of different elements have helped make the modern era of horror so strikingly memorable compared to eras of the past, one of the most prominent and distinct ways that this has been reflected is through the myriad of masterful performances. Among these titans of horror acting, one of the absolute icons of strength has been Toni Collette‘s perfect performance as mother Annie Graham in Hereditary. In the relatively short time since the film’s release, it’s grown to be considered one of the all-time greatest horror performances and massively influential in the horror genre as a whole.

However, there have been a lot of exceptional horror movies that have come out since Hereditary was released in 2018, many of which also sport exceptionally well-crafted performances at their center. While very few horror performances can live up to the weight and emotional depth of Collette’s iconic role, these horror performances stand out as the very best that the genre has provided in the time since this legendary performance.

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Mia Goth in ‘Pearl’ (2022)

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Mia Goth had already delivered a great duo of performances in Ti West‘s X, portraying not only the young and ambitious Maxine Minx, but the elderly, touch-starved soul Pearl, the latter of which proved to be so rife with potential as a character that an entire prequel film, Pearl, was made immediately after X‘s production. It’s in this deeper look into a young Pearl’s life, feeling held back and stuck on her farm in 1918, where Goth truly goes all out and makes the character into a truly iconic villain of 2020s horror. The combination of youthful naivety with ruthless and outright psychopathic tendencies makes Goth both compelling and terrifying as a horror character. The film and the performance paint a greater picture of how Pearl, as a character, could go from such an innocent farm girl into the hardened, isolated woman capable of murder that we see in X.

Her performance is the film’s primary selling point, drawing on key dynamics of both Maxine and Pearl’s characters in X to create a distinct portrait of fleeting youth and the fight for a spot atop the mountain of glory. It’s the type of performance that continues to stick in the mind of the audience long after it has ended, single-handedly amplifying the appeal and impact of the film itself. It certainly helps that the film gives Goth a lot of opportunities to shine and show off as a rising star actress, most notably with a legendary monologue and that haunting ending where she smiles directly into the camera. Goth was certainly an appreciated actress before this film, but it’s her brilliant performance in Pearl that truly catapulted her career and made many truly appreciate her as a genuine force of emotional talent.

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Rebecca Hall in ‘The Night House’ (2021)

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Rebecca Hall is an actress who has certainly played a part in several highly acclaimed and successful films, yet is often playing in the background or not given an opportunity to truly show off her talents. The Night House places the actor center stage and brings an arguable career-best performance out of her, as she plays a scorned and emotionally distraught widow still struggling as she attempts to live in the aftermath of her husband’s suicide. While the film itself is much more unknown and underrated compared to every other film and performance on this list, those who have experienced the film will be quick to praise the masterful performance by Hall at its center that elevates the entire film around her.

It’s one thing to simply hit the mark and react well as events grow more disturbing and haunting in a supernatural horror film, yet it’s this overwhelming aura of grief, anger, and continued pain following such a shocking loss that drives Hall’s performance into all-time great status. There is an essence of humanity that is ingrained within each moment of Hall’s performance, with one of the more realistic and emotionally layered depictions of loss and grief that is seen in a modern film, especially a horror film at that. Her portrayal of a broken character reeling with loss makes her emotional responses to the shocking events of the film all the more impactful and felt, amplifying the horror and stakes to make the film one of the best psychological horror thrillers of the 2020s so far.

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Michael B. Jordan in ‘Sinners’ (2025)

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It’s always impressive when an actor is able to provide not just one performance within a film, but a layered dual performance where they portray multiple distinct characters that feel entirely different from one another. The prominent example of recent memory comes from the most recent Academy Award-winning performance for Best Actor, Michael B. Jordan‘s role as both Smoke and Stack in Sinners. There are distinct similarities and differences between the twins that make them such compelling characters, with Jordan’s exceptional performance making all the differences in terms of making both of them fluid and memorable characters. Both long before the horror elements arise in Sinners and long after, both Smoke and Stack are exceptionally entertaining to watch on-screen, whether they’re setting the stage for their big break or fighting for their lives against one another.

This intelligence and subtle differences in their characters, combined with Jordan’s electrifying screen presence as either character, have made them some of the best movie characters of the last 10 years. The very fact that Jordan was able to make both of these characters so impactful and striking within a single film makes the performance all the more memorable and well-crafted. It’s also worth mentioning that a part of the brilliance of this performance can be credited to Percy Bell, Jordan’s body double, who would stand as the other twin during the scenes where both Smoke and Stack were on-screen. Bell’s own talent allowed Jordan to go all out as both Smoke and Stack in a given scene, creating a dynamic on-screen performance that really feels like he’s reacting and building off of his own performance. Considering that the last horror performance to win the Academy Award for Best Actor was Anthony Hopkins in The Silence of the Lambs, this performance is certainly in highly acclaimed territory.

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Demi Moore in ‘The Substance’ (2024)

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Horror as a genre doesn’t always have to adhere to the same rules as many other genres, as while a strong performance in a drama can be ingrained within the subtleties and small mannerisms, horror is allowed to go all out with its brazen lack of subtletly but still be emotionally gripping and impactful. No singular horror film of recent memory exemplifies this like The Substance, which is wild and in-your-face every second with its overwhelming messaging of beauty standards and destructive bodily identity. Demi Moore‘s powerhouse central performance as Elizabeth Sparkle is what holds the film’s emotional core and impact together, amplifying the energy and themes of the film for this wild, unrestrained, and undeniable career-best performance.

It’s a performance that builds upon the legacy and perception that Moore has had throughout her entire career as an icon of beauty, delving into the often overlooked pains of age in an industry that is quick to throw away its most successful stars when they no longer adhere to the maximum standards of beauty. The pain that Elizabeth feels over her rejection from the industry and the ingrained hatred for her own looks defines Moore’s legendary performance, creating an emotional pull and electrifying screen presence throughout the entire film. There’s also a vast range of tones in her performance, from more restrained and simmering with anger early on to a more manic and desperate plea once the adverse effects of the substance begin impacting her. The performance managed to earn Moore her first Golden Globe win and an Academy Award nomination, as well as revitalizing her career and placing her center stage once again thanks to her genuine talent.

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Lupita Nyong’o in ‘Us’ (2019)

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Similarly to Michael B. Jordan’s iconic and highly memorable dual performance, the iconic dual performance provided by Lupita Nyong’o by Us takes command and elevates the entire film around it, terrifying and touching audiences with two characters who couldn’t feel more different from one another. In an entire film defined and elevated by its usage of dual performances through its core premise of deadly alternate versions of people coming to kill the original, the central performance by Nyong’o exemplifies the potential and craft of this exceptionally terrifying premise. She finds a great striking ground and balance between the two characters, showing the stark differences and unlikely similarities between the calm, determined mother Adelaide and the sinister, coarse throaty voice of Red.

The dynamic between these two characters and the shocking variety of her own performances bouncing off of each other makes Us such a striking and exceptionally layered piece of contemporary horror cinema. While the film as a whole may not be as celebrated as a complete package compared to Jordan Peele’s other films, it feels widely accepted that Nyong’o’s performance is the absolute best performance in any of his films. Thanks to the film’s shocking twist ending, it’s the type of performance that has distinctly different meanings on rewatch, with context of the overarching story completely changing the perception and dynamic of these characters and their interactions with one another. Ironically, just like Toni Collette’s performance before her, many people were absolutely shocked that this groundbreaking performance was completely passed over by the Academy Awards, with this massively impressive feat of acting sadly being overlooked due to being a part of the horror genre.

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By Jennifer Asencio
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Love it or hate it, Twilight and its sequels rose into the zeitgeist when the books came out and were adapted into major motion pictures. The series was ridiculed by many, most popularly by the meme “Still a better love story that Twilight.” The star of the films, Kristen Stewart, took on a lot of the criticism from the movies, even though their flaws also included plot issues and a very badly rendered CGI vampire baby.

This has not daunted Stewart, who has made an admirable comeback since her Twilight days. She has built a reputation as both a strong leading actress and a horror icon, rehabilitating her reputation with appearances in acclaimed films like the Princess Diana biopic, 2021’s Spencer, and the 2020 Lovecraftian horror film, Underwater.

Now, she is returning to her vampire days with Flesh of the Gods. The film follows her and Wagner Moura as they play a couple that gets absorbed into a hedonistic 1980s Los Angeles nightlife. Elizabeth Olsen stars as Nameless, their guide and temptress into an underground world that exists far away from the couple’s ivory tower life.

Moura is coming fresh from an Oscar win for The Secret Agent as well as a starring role as bounty-hunter-turned-cop Brander Lawson in the Disney+ Star Wars release, Maul – Shadow Lord, which premiered on the streamer on April 6, 2026. He replaces Oscar Isaac, who is still involved with the film as a producer but had to step away from acting in it due to scheduling conflicts.

Flesh Of The Gods Is In Active Development

A24 recently acquired the US rights to Flesh of the Gods, and it will be directed by Panos Cosmatos, who previously directed the cult horror hit Mandy. Cosmatos shared a writing credit with Andrew Kevin Walker (Seven; Love, Death & Robots) for the script.

The last time we saw Kristen Stewart in a vampire movie, her character was also married and had a child. Back then, Stewart as an actress didn’t quite have the maturity to pull off such a role. As both her on-screen roles and off-screen life have stabilized, her return to a world where daylight can be deadly is marked by a story that is likewise more mature and sexier.

It will also be interesting to see the interaction between her, Olsen, and Moura. The movie has a strong cast at its heart so far in these three actors, who are the only ones that have been announced. The intriguing and seductive dance between the sultry Olsen, the strong Moura, and the wide-ranged Stewart promises to be a tantalizing ride if the script is strong enough.

As of this writing, Flesh of the Gods is still in pre-production, which explains its limited cast listing on IMDb. However, it would seem that the project is going ahead, now that its primary cast have been assembled.

By Jonathan Klotz
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The two most popular sci-fi franchises in the world, Star Trek and Star Wars, tackle the genre from opposite directions; the former envisions a utopian future, while the latter is more of a fantasy, but both include clear distinctions between good and evil.

A third way emerged thanks to the influential British series, Blake’s 7, which made the heroes criminals and rough around the edges, showing a sci-fi universe in which the line between good and evil is blurred. With a focus on multi-episode storylines and a dark, gritty tone to its world, the BBC series also laid the groundwork for later shows like Babylon 5, Firefly, Farscape, and the Battlestar Galactica remake. 

Not Good Guys, Not Bad Guys

The Blake of Blake’s 7 is Roj Blake (Gareth Thomas), leader of the rebellion against the Federation, brainwashed, unbrainwashed, and then framed for crimes he didn’t commit and sent to a prison planet. A born leader, Blake helps other prisoners escape by commandeering The Liberator, a mysterious vessel run by an advanced A.I. computer named Zen. The thing is, though Blake is the Captain by default, he has his hands full keeping his rowdy compatriots in line as they try to take down the Federation.

Alongside Blake are Avon, the computer genius who lives by a code of logic and reason, which sounds Spock-like, except he’s also greedy and willing to sacrifice his shipmates to save his own skin, Vila, the cowardly thief with a fondness for booze, Jenna Stannis, a smuggler and skilled pilot, is the closest thing to a loyal crewmember, and even that takes a few episodes.

The other half includes Cally, a telepath with a death wish, Olag the giant bruiser with a device implanted in his brain to keep him calm and docile, and Zen, the sentient computer. The crew in Blake’s 7 would never be confused for the officers of the Enterprise, or even the Rebel Alliance, but they are, arguably, a precursor to the crew of the Moya in Farscape.

Laying The Groundwork For A New Way Forward

Blake’s 7 follows the usual format of British television, with four shortened seasons of 13 episodes each, but in an unusual twist for sci-fi, the entire first season was written by the show’s creator, Terry Nation, a feat that would not be topped until J. Michael Straczynski wrote Babylon 5. The first two seasons play out like the precursor to another modern classic, Battlestar Galactica, with the Federation constantly at the heels of The Liberator and the ragtag crew dealing with a foe that has them outnumbered and outgunned. This is why, even though the British series debuted in 1978 with a budget that would today be considered nonexistent, it’s still a beloved fan favorite hailed as decades ahead of its time. 

Watch 30 seconds of the show, and you can tell that it had no budget, but it did have a strong sense of its characters, putting the emphasis not on spectacular special effects, but on how all seven abrasive personalities bounce off one another in different combinations to the point where it seems every few episodes, someone threatens to leave the Liberator for good. 

Terry Nation wrote a space opera about horrible people, steeped in the same cynicism and anti-government attitude roiling England during the 70s, and yet it manages to retain a sense of fun throughout. No matter the decade of its release, Blake’s 7 would be hailed as a creative, bold new take on sci-fi.

The most impressive part of the show is how it pulls everything together for one of the most jaw-dropping finales of any series. In a world with shows that end on cliffhangers and others that are set up to launch spin-offs or revivals, it’s refreshing to know that Blake’s 7 finishes the story.

If you’re bored with Star Trek’s Federation and have seen too many Star Wars characters whoa re supposedly the worst of the galaxy turn out to be teddy bears, then it’s well worth your time to fire up Britbox (available on its own or as part of Amazon Prime Video), and enjoy a sci-fi series that broke the mold and proved to sci-fi fans there’s more than one way to explore a glaaxy far, far away.

Rising temps call for breezy fabrics, and linen is the one material we crave most once spring hits. We’d be lying if we said we weren’t all about luxe‑looking linen clothes — and while these pieces usually have sky‑high price tags, Walmart clearly didn’t get the memo.

It’s true: We’re shocked by how many expensive‑looking linen pieces are available at the go‑to retailer. There are spring-ready options like high‑waisted shorts, lightweight blouses, colorful linen dresses and relaxed button‑up shirts up for grabs — all under $30. In the name of breezy-beautiful fashion, we perused the brand’s linen and linen‑blend selection, and found 13 pieces that look expensive, stylish and ready to elevate your warm‑weather wardrobe. Shop our top picks below, and see just how luxe budget‑friendly linen can look.

13 Luxe‑Looking Linen Staples to Score at Walmart

1. Our Favorite: You might as well be hanging out at the country club in this linen‑blend button‑up shirt. Expensive‑looking, airy and incredibly affordable, this shirt is the kind of piece that earns its keep in your closet.

2. Getaway Vibes: Grab this sleeveless linen‑blend top for vacations or summer getaways on the calendar. With a slightly cropped but oversized fit, it’s an easy‑breezy piece that looks just as stellar with denim shorts as it does with tailored linen trousers.

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Bold and the Beautiful fans. So, it was just confirmed that Remy Pryce is back to stay because actor Christian Weissmann is now on contract at the CBS soap and he did a recent interview that revealed something stunning about what is ahead.

The actor said that Remy has a surprising connection to somebody on the B&B character canvas. We’re going to talk about who Deke Sharpe‘s (Harrison Cone) ex-boyfriend is connected to in Los Angeles.

Remy Price Returns To Win Back Deke on Bold and the Beautiful

All right, so we recently saw Remy pop up at Il Giardino talking about how much he misses Deke. And clearly Remy is still in love with him. But Deke is not sure that he’s ready to get back with Remy. You know, he did a lot of bad things, but he told Deke that he loves him and he misses their life together.

Remy wants to know how long it’ll take to earn another shot with him. And then Deke admitted to Remy that he just told his friend Dylan (Sydney Bullock) that love conquers all. Remy took Deke’s hand. And then Remy said he hopes Deke really believes that. So, Remy is back primarily to win back Deke. But that is not the only reason.

Since Christian Weissmann is on contract with Bold, they’ve invented a backstory to tie him to at least one other character on the canvas, maybe more. And in his recent interview about Remy’s return, Christian Weissmann said, “Remy’s return gets messy and there are adventures ahead and when his character is back for good, which it’s already started, it’s going to cause problems for other people.”

So, Christian Weissmann also said that Remy, in addition to being back for Deke, is back because this connection that exists between Remy and this other character, and he called it quote “very unexpected.”

Remy’s Mysterious Connection on Bold and the Beautiful

But when it’s revealed, he said it’ll make sense because Remy and the mystery person are cut from the same cloth. That’s another quote. And the relationship between the Remy and this other person is going to be complicated. Christian Weissmann said Remy is going to walk right in and start stirring things up. So, we’ve been thinking about what character Deke’s ex-boyfriend could be tied to. So, let’s dig into Remy’s big secret.

Could Remy Be Sheila’s Grandson on B&B?

And the first person we thought of makes sense because of the cut from the same cloth thing, but I don’t think that this person would be terribly unexpected as an option. So, we could find out that Remy is Sheila Carter‘s (Kimberlin Brown) grandson. I mean, Remy did a horrible thing to Electra Forrester (Laneya Grace) with those deep fake photos.

And Sheila has certainly done tons of questionable and downright awful things over the years. Plus, when she first met Remy, we saw that Sheila took a liking to him and she kind of had a soft spot for Remy. Sheila wanted to help him and so she set Remy up to get that job with Bill Spencer (Don Diamont) as a handyman and even told him to use a fake name.

Bold and the Beautiful: Remy Connected to Sheila & Ridge?

So, there is a chance that Remy could be the son of one of Sheila’s children. Now, aside from Finn, we know Sheila has four other kids. There’s Mary Warwick. There’s Diana Carter, who was only ever seen as a baby. Over on Young and the Restless, there was twins Daisy Carter and Ryder Callahan.

It would be most interesting if Remy were the son of Diana Carter because her dad was Massimo Marone. So, if you’re doing the family tree on this, that makes Diana Ridge Forrester‘s (Thorsten Kaye) half sister, which would make Remy his nephew, and then RJ Forrester (Joshua Hoffman) would be Remy’s cousin if I’m tracing the family lines right. And that would be super messy, but also really kind of interesting and it would put poor Electra back into Remy’s orbit.

Could Remy Be Bill Spencer’s Secret Son on Bold?

Now, another thought is that Remy could be a secret son of Bill Spencer. You know, maybe with Quinn Fuller or some other fling from Bill’s past, because as we know, he got around. And like Remy, we know Bill is a schemer. And of course, if Quinn was involved, she is too. I don’t think they’re going to bring her back, but you never know. And it would all be very surprising on Bold and the Beautiful.

But at the same time, I don’t think Bill needs another adult kid showing up. However, they already thought he had another one with long lost daughter Luna when she and Poppy showed up scamming, and that turned out to not be true. And Bill already knows Remy because he did maintenance work at his mansion, just not that name. But at the same time, I really hope Bill is not his secret connection.

Other Possibilities on Bold and the Beautiful

Another possibility is Ridge that he is tied to. So maybe Remy is his nephew because he’s a secret kid of his half-brother Nick. And there could be some other, you know, mystery part of Massimo’s family. And there could be a kid or a grandkid we don’t know about. I do think Remy being connected to the Forrester family through the Marones would be kind of wild. Electra’s head would explode.

Steffy Forrester (Jacqueline MacInnes Wood) would be appalled and certainly Ridge would be too after what Remy did to Electra. They all hate him. So that would be messy and I do think that would be very unexpected. However, it doesn’t really align to the cut from the same cloth thing.

Does Poppy Have another Kid on B&B?

Another possibility is that Remy could be Poppy’s son. Now, she definitely didn’t make the best choices and was always running off getting high and doing dodgy things and sleeping around. So, Poppy could have met some rando, had Remy, you know, fell off the radar for 9 months, gave him up for adoption, and then came back around and started fooling around with Finn. The cut from the same cloth thing does fit for Poppy because she is a creep who slept with her nephew Finn and got pregnant.

Then, she lied and kept his daughter Luna away from Finn, you know, her whole adult life. So Remy is somebody who struggles to do the right thing and that would make perfect sense as Poppy’s son. Plus he and Luna were friends and Remy cared about her. So it’d be pretty cool if they were siblings even though she’s dead. The question of course is is she really dead. They say she is. We’ll see.

Could Thomas Be Remy’s Father on Bold?

One last person to consider is Thomas Forrester (Matthew Atkinson) as Remy’s father. And I know that sounds crazy and you’re doing the math, right? However, Thomas and Finn are pretty much the same age, and they gave Finn a kid about the same age because Luna and Remy were about the same age.

So, it is feasible in terms of soap aging and soap timekeeping. And the cut from the same cloth would fit Thomas because, he was a bad boy until pretty recently. All his scheming and plotting and obsession with Hope has a similar vibe to the Remy and Electra thing.

And remember Thomas and the Hope mannequin? Just ick. So, Thomas likely will be back at some point. Looks like Matt Atkinson is only on recurring now. So, that would tether Remy to a lot of other people on the canvas currently, would make him Ridge’s grandson and Steffy’s nephew. So, we’ll see who is the mystery tie that he has.

Back to Sheila Carter on Bold and the Beautiful

But another thing Christian Weissmann said was that Remy really thinks that he has legit turned over a new leaf, but there’s always a chance that Remy could slip back into old patterns. So based on all of this, I do kind of think Sheila Carter is a likelier candidate.

And also because she needs a new storyline now that she has lost Deacon Sharpe (Sean Kanan) to Taylor Hayes (Rebecca Budig) and she already has an existing relationship with Remy that is cordial. She doesn’t hate him, which everybody else pretty much does.

And him being Diana’s son, tying him to the Forresters would be super messy. And as for it being very unexpected, that could be Bold and the Beautiful underestimating the viewers who tend to figure things out faster than they give them credit for.