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The Quirky 5-Part Sci-Fi Series Is Impossible To Stop Watching
It’s getting to that time of the year, and we can all feel it. The nights are getting longer, and the temperatures are getting lower. All you want to do when you get in after a long day’s work is curl up in a blanket and chuck on an easy-to-watch show that fills you with a warmth that the outside world is lacking. If you don’t want to binge Gilmore Girls, Community, or Gavin & Stacey for the billionth time, there’s no need to waste time scrolling through multiple streaming services, only to give up and go back to your usual shows. Instead, check out this comforting sci-fi series that has over 70 episodes to keep you company throughout these warmer months: Eureka.
The 2006 series slowly became a streaming hit for SyFy, averaging 3.2 million viewers during its second season and being nominated for an Emmy for Outstanding Special Visual Effects for a Series in 2007, and it’s easy to see why. With its fascinating premise and small-town vibe, Eureka is a show that never feels ordinary or boring. Its case-of-the-week narrative structure also makes it perfect for binge-watching.
Like all great shows, Eureka offers more than wacky jokes and impressive set designs. It explores themes of family and the dangers of over-ambitious science, yet never drags down or overwhelms its viewers.
‘Eureka’ is Set in the Strangest Town You’ve Ever Seen
One of the best things about comfort shows is that they typically work on a case-of-the-week basis, and that means the viewer can enjoy each episode in a microcosm, feeling as if they are not committing to any complex narrative that requires attention to all details for later, while secretly becoming more and more connected with the characters until they are obsessed. Shows like Doctor Who have also had success with this in the sci-fi realm, yet Eureka takes a slightly different direction. Rather than taking the protagonist to different worlds each episode, it keeps them grounded in one town, bringing the chaos to them.
The central premise of Eureka is that, while driving his runaway daughter, Zoe (Jordan Hinson), back home, US Marshal Jack Carter (Colin Ferguson) winds up in a town named Eureka and learns this is a top-secret town where the country’s best scientists work on outlandish and society-defining experiments. After the sheriff of this town is injured, Jack is hired to replace him after helping with a case for the pilot episode, throwing him into a world of quantum physics and wacky scientists.
Because the show takes place in this small town, there is a relaxed tone surrounding the show, as all the characters know each other very well, and Jack gets to learn about this town along with the audience as an outsider, which means that as Jack becomes more comfortable, so does the viewer. While everyone is welcoming, with Jack even striking up a few love interests along the way, including Allison (Salli Richardson-Whitfield), an agent of the Department of Defense, there are still nefarious forces at work in the town that seek to expose their deepest secrets, acting as the overarching plot that unfurls throughout each season.
‘Eureka’ Is Full of Colorful Characters
When it comes to any show that can run for over 70 episodes, the characters are just as important to the premise. Viewers don’t want to spend hours and hours with boring people, and Eureka makes sure to imbue every character with a unique and intriguing nature that reflects the town’s eccentricity. While the characters might seem like they have small-town jobs, everyone’s backstory feels like it could be a show in its own right. With the sheriff’s deputy, Jo (Erica Cerra), actually being a badass former U.S. Army Ranger with an affinity for guns, Henry (Joe Morton), being the town mechanic as well as a space shuttle engineer, and Jim (Matt Frewer) being a seemingly crazy hunter who is really one of the greatest biological containment specialists in the world, there is no limit to the creativity Eureka displays in crafting its characters. This creates a sense of acceptance within the town, as those who might be considered oddballs in the outside world, like Allison’s son Kevin (Trevor Jackson), who is mostly non-verbal and has autism, find their differences embraced and encouraged in Eureka.
While the supporting characters fill out this world and make it so special, it is Ferguson’s Jack Carter who truly feels like the comforting factor in Eureka. Playing the role of the straight-man archetype, Jack Carter is perhaps the most “normal” character in the show by society’s standards. He isn’t a genius, and many of his jokes don’t land with other characters. Yet, he has a kind nature, and his true skill is his ability to empathize. When a boy goes missing in the pilot episode, and everyone else scrambles to look for him, Jack figures out the boy isn’t missing but hiding after being scared by his father’s experiment-gone-wrong.
Ferguson plays the character with a sense of realism because he, too, finds the town a wonderful yet mind-boggling place, poking fun at the show’s premise in a way that allows the audience to engage with it, rather than dismiss it as too silly. In a similar way that fans feel safe when around The Doctor, whether it is David Tennant or Ncuti Gatwa‘s version, because of his moral compass and competency, viewers feel at ease in Jack’s presence.
‘Eureka’ Explores Poignant Themes With Emotional Nuance
That isn’t to say that everything is perfect about Jack, or in his life, and this is where Eureka shines as not just another show to throw on while you doom-scroll, but a comforting watch that invites the audience to think about important aspects of life. The show has a strong focus on family and the love it creates. Jack’s main problem at the start of the show is his relationship with his daughter, as she is rightfully angry at him for leaving her mother and not being more present in her life, even if his job is important.
Eureka doesn’t want the viewer to condemn Jack, since it tries hard to make him so likable, but it points out how, just because someone thinks they’re doing the right thing, it doesn’t mean they aren’t hurting someone. As Jack and Zoe’s father-daughter relationship develops, the audience sees Jack challenged in what he values more, his family or his job, and whether his job can also involve his family.
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At the heart of Eureka is also the exploration of how science can go too far, with both pure-hearted and sinister intentions, since almost all the conflict in the show is generated from failed and even successful experiments. The audience can delve into the deeper themes and how they comment on our own lives, or they can furiously study the characters and their dynamics throughout the show. And because the show makes sure it isn’t overly complex or intellectual, it also invites the viewer to simply enjoy the quirky mysteries that Jack investigates.
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One of the greatest strengths of film is its ability to bring to life vivid worlds and concepts through the limits of imagination, with science fiction films being one of the greatest expressions of these limitless possibilities. Some of the most groundbreaking and influential films of all time are a part of the sci-fi genre, ranging from all-time classics like 2001: A Space Odyssey to modern smash hits like Dune: Part Two. However, genres are highly malleable and flexible in film, and adding a twist of comedy into a sci-fi film has been one of the most effective and timeless ways to find success.
While comedy always acts as an effective addition to any other genre of film, the creativity and limitless potential of science-fiction worlds and technologies make for a perfect pairing of comedic hijinks. Sci-fi comedy has been a staple of film for decades, with some being some of the most legendary and iconic films of their respective eras, with an undeniable legacy throughout the landscape of culture. While everyone will have their favorite sci-fi comedies, there is something special for those that can be considered the best of the best.
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‘Paul’ (2011)
Utilizing the buddy comedy energy of Simon Pegg and Nick Frost to create this wild, R-rated rendition of the classic E.T. setup, Paul may just be the raunchiest yet most surprisingly endearing sci-fi comedy to be released in the 21st century. The film sees Pegg and Frost as a duo of friends who come across an alien (Seth Rogen) who escaped confinement in Area 51 after being stuck there for 60 years. The trio is now on the run from the government while getting into all sorts of shenanigans as they attempt to get Paul back to his home planet.
While Paul certainly has a lot of the signature raunchy comedy conventions that defined buddy comedies of the era, it’s the surprisingly fluid parody of classic alien movies that has given the film a continued legacy after its initial release. It helps that a goofy smart-ass alien fits perfectly into the camaraderie-fueled energy of Pegg and Frost’s comedy, only further amplifying their charm and witty nature.
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‘Evolution’ (2001)
One of the more underrated films from iconic comedy filmmaker Ivan Reitman, Evolution takes the director’s signature strengths to tell a wild story of extraterrestrial life causing chaos and destruction on Earth. While its initial premise isn’t too far from a traditional sci-fi thriller, it’s all in the tone and characters that make Evolution one of the most memorable sci-fi comedies of the 2000s. From wildly absurd creatures to goofy character dynamics, the film continuously finds ways to delight and make light of the chaotic prospects of this end-of-the-world alien threat.
Especially considering that its cast of prominent Hollywood stars, like David Duchovny and Julianne Moore, were often associated with more grounded and serious stories (even serious sci-fi stories in the case of Duchovny and The X-Files), seeing them in such a wild sci-fi parody was massively entertaining for audiences of the era.
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‘Guardians of the Galaxy’ (2014)
The various offerings of the MCU have always balanced the line between genres. However, Guardians of the Galaxy proved to be a massively influential film for the extended universe that added oodles of charm and comedic personality to its execution. Under the vision of James Gunn, the previously completely unknown characters that make up the Guardians of the Galaxy became global icons thanks to their wild comedic chemistry and vast intergalactic creativity.
Even over a decade later and after these characters have become blockbuster icons, this initial outing is still one of the funniest films in the MCU and a beautiful exploration of charm and passion for these characters and the Marvel world as a whole. There is arguably more passion and care for this film than any other film from the early phases of the MCU, with many even still believing this to be the absolute height of the MCU.
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‘Sorry to Bother You’ (2018)
One of the most creative and wildest satires of recent memory, Sorry to Bother You is a beautiful, high-octane takedown of capitalism that explores the limits of both dark comedy and outrageous sci-fi concepts. The film follows the story of Cassius Green (Lakeith Stanfield), a Black telemarketer living in an alternate version of Oakland who has seemingly found the key to limitless success in his professional life. As he rises through the ranks, he finds himself alienating more and more of his friends, going deeper and deeper into a terrifying corporate rabbit hole.
While the film’s sci-fi elements don’t truly go into full force until later in the film, Sorry to Bother You is still a brilliantly hilarious experience that makes the most out of its strange, satirical lens of the world. It’s easily one of the most creative and distinct directorial visions to be released in recent memory, with the distinct voice of director Boots Riley shining through in nearly every frame and sequence of the film. It’s truly unlike any other sci-fi comedy out there and is assuredly going to be considered a modern classic as the years go by.
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‘Spaceballs’ (1987)
Star Wars is not just one of the most iconic sci-fi films of all time, but one of the most iconic pieces of pop culture entertainment in any medium, so it was only a matter of time before a great parody film was made. Spaceballs is easily the most prominent and effective Star Wars parody to date, thanks to the ingenious comedy of Mel Brooks, best known for his work in the likes of other parodies like Young Frankenstein and Blazing Saddles. The film has a signature style of farcical, fourth-wall-breaking comedy that has made it a landmark title in the realm of parody filmmaking.
While many different creatives and visionaries have parodied and riffed on Star Wars‘ world and characters over the years, none have had as much undeniable charm as Spaceballs, becoming an undeniable comedy force even outside of Star Wars. The film’s ingenious style of comedy has aged beautifully in the decades since its release, and the film is often considered one of the most beloved and acclaimed parody films of all time.
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‘Idiocracy’ (2006)
As far as extravagant and memorable sci-fi world concepts are considered, few are as effective and hilariously told as Idiocracy, which creates a far-off future equal parts depressing and hilarious. The movie follows Joe Bauers (Luke Wilson), a man chosen, due to being completely average and ordinary in every way, to be placed into hibernation and sent into the future. When he awakens 500 years later, he finds that civilization has dwindled so greatly that he is, by and large, now the smartest man on earth, as well as the only person who can help save it from its eventual destruction.
The world created by Idiocracy manages to be as interesting and multi-faceted as it is hilarious, able to excel both from a surface level of watching a low-intelligence society and the comedy of how it got to this point in the first place. The film has only continued to age with grace as it is more and more considered a terrifying prophecy for an increasingly wild and unpredictable future. Still, even with its wild antics, the signature dialogue-based humor of director Mike Judge, known for his work on King of the Hill and Office Space, helps Idiocracy excel as one of the best comedies of the 2000s.
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‘Lilo & Stitch’ (2002)
One of the best examples of a sci-fi comedy film being translated to the infinitely rewatchable and approachable nature of an animated family movie, Lilo & Stitch is overwhelming with cutesy charm and passion that has made it one of Disney’s greatest masterpieces. This lovable story of a young girl finding an unexpected friend in a chaotic alien from outer space has touched the hearts of audiences for decades. It is easily one of the funniest films Disney has ever released, a comedic delight from start to finish.
What’s so effective is that even with the wild comedic hijinks of its story and characters, it never gets in the way of the signature heart and emotion that continues to make Disney the titan of family movie storytelling. Lilo & Stitch is a film that will, at one moment, touch the audience’s heartstrings and, in another, have them laughing at its distinct charm. While the film received a myriad of sequels and a live-action remake, none of them are nearly as hilarious or emotionally impactful as the iconic original.
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‘Everything Everywhere All at Once’ (2022)
The Best Picture-winning phenomenon that is quickly becoming one of the defining and standout cinematic experiences of the 2020s, Everything Everywhere All at Once blends sci-fi, comedy, and drama to create a masterful crowd-pleasing thrill ride. The film follows Evelyn Wang (Michelle Yeoh), a Chinese immigrant who, on what was already a stressful day of dealing with the stresses of an IRS audit, finds out that she is the key to winning an ongoing battle to save the multiverse. She is soon given the ability to tap into alternate versions of herself from across dimensions, using their skills and strengths to fight off vicious foes.
There are a lot of reasons that Everything Everywhere All at Once became such an immediate hit with audiences, yet its sci-fi world-building and signature blend of comedy are easily two of its biggest strengths. While many other films have tackled the concept of the multiverse in recent years, Everything Everywhere All at Once truly makes the most out of the premise and goes all out in terms of creative expression in its usage of the concept. Combined with a wild, raunchy, and in-your-face style of humor, it’s no wonder that the film became such an instant fan favorite.
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‘Nirvanna the Band the Show the Movie’ (2026)
Bringing the cult classic internet-era duo to the big screen with a time travel sci-fi twist, there is a clear passion and love for comedic filmmaking baked within every moment of Nirvanna the Band the Show the Movie. The film sees the goofy band duo attempting once again to get a show at their venue of choice, The Rivoli, only to find that their latest plan manages to see them travel back in time and get trapped in 2008. The duo gets into all sorts of shenanigans as they face their past and make massive changes to their future.
Even for those who aren’t familiar with the original show, there is so much wild, unpredictable passion and creativity within Nirvanna the Band the Show the Movie that makes it one of the absolute funniest films in years. It proves to be much more than just a parody of classic time travel comedies like Back to the Future, but its own wild style of hidden camera comedy mixed with an unpredictable parody narrative.
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‘Ghostbusters’ (1984)
Combining the worlds of fantasy and science fiction into a singular, star-studded comedy experience, the original Ghostbusters was a massive cultural phenomenon that would define comedy filmmaking of the 80s. The film follows a group of parapsychologists who, after losing their jobs at a prestigious university, decide to go into the business of carrying around custom-made proton packs to hunt down the ghosts of New York City. They soon find themselves well over their heads as they go head-to-head with a terrifying demon that threatens to take over the world.
It’s difficult to understate just how much of a phenomenon and success the original Ghostbusters was, ushering in a new era of sci-fi comedy and continued success from the SNL alumni. It evolved simply beyond the scope of being a sci-fi comedy and became a massive franchise in the process, and while many additional entries have had their own success, nothing holds a candle to the ingenuity and charm of the original.
Kevin Costner is basically synonymous with Westerns these days, and with good reason. He was the star of Yellowstone, the biggest Western hit on television in decades. He poured his own money into Horizon: An American Saga, for better or worse, and he’s never far away from a stetson or a horse. But that reputation was cemented with his 181-minute epic, which brought Hollywood to its feet in rapturous applause. The only problem is that it’s about to leave streaming.
Dances with Wolves is leaving Prime Video on May 31, so you’d best saddle up if you want to see the award-winning behemoth in time. The film follows Lieutenant John J. Dunbar, a Union Army officer who requests a remote post on the American frontier after the Civil War. Isolated from his own military and surrounded by unfamiliar land, Dunbar forms a bond with a nearby Lakota community, which forces him into questioning where he came from and the violence that moves west with it.
Dances with Wolves stars Costner (Field of Dreams) as Lieutenant John J. Dunbar, Mary McDonnell (Independence Day) as Stands With A Fist, a white woman raised by the Lakota; Graham Greene (Wind River) as Kicking Bird, a Lakota medicine man; Rodney A. Grant (Geronimo: An American Legend) as Wind In His Hair, a proud Lakota warrior; Floyd Red Crow Westerman (Hidalgo) as Ten Bears, the tribe’s respected chief; Tantoo Cardinal (Killers of the Flower Moon) as Black Shawl, Kicking Bird’s wife; Robert Pastorelli (Eraser) as Timmons, the wagon driver who takes Dunbar west; Charles Rocket (Hocus Pocus) as Lieutenant Elgin, a Union Army officer; and Maury Chaykin (My Cousin Vinny) as Major Fambrough, the officer who sends Dunbar to his post.
Was ‘Dances With Wolves’ Successful?
It’s hard to overstate just how much of a success. Prepare yourself for these numbers, because it grossed about $424 million worldwide against a reported budget of around $19–22 million, which is an enormous return. That’s 22 times its production budget, so, financially alone, it’s an absolute game-changer. It was also a major awards success. Dances with Wolves earned 12 Oscar nominations and won seven Academy Awards, including Best Picture and Best Director for Costner. All of this, and it was his directorial debut on a feature film. An astonishing achievement. Now, admittedly, it has been reassessed over the years, especially around its portrayal of Native American culture, but nobody can deny just how big a hit this was.
Dances with Wolves leaves Prime Video on May 31.
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November 21, 1990
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181 minutes
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Michael Blake
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Jake Eberts
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Mary McDonnell
Stands With A Fist
Samantha Busch (née Sarcinella) was brought to tears ahead of a moment of silence at the Indy 500 that honored her late husband, NASCAR driver Kyle Busch.
Clutching the shoulder of son Brexton, Samantha, 39, was overcome with emotion while one of the event’s announcers paid tribute to the Busch family at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway on Sunday, May 24. “Samantha, I want you to know that this sport stands with you, and that you and your children are NASCAR family forever,” the announcer told the crowd, as seen via a TikTok video posted by Bleacher Report.
Samantha, donning a matching black T-shirt to that worn by Brexton that read “Battle of the Busches,” held her son to her chest and hugged him as fans applauded the words.
“Brexton and Lennix [the couple’s daughter], your dad loves you with all his heart,” the announcer continued. “Everyone gathered here, everyone behind you, everybody watching on TV, and all those people up in that grandstand are your family, and we’ve got you.”
NASCAR legend Kyle Busch appeared to be in good spirits at his last red carpet event with his wife, Samantha Busch. Kyle attended the NASCAR Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony in Charlotte, North Carolina, alongside Samantha, 39, in January — four months before his death was announced on Thursday, May 21. The couple attended the […]
As the crowd applauded again, the teen adjusted his black cap and rubbed his mom’s arm.
“Kyle Busch is NASCAR. He was one of a kind and there will never be another, and I’d ask everybody now to join us in a moment of silence for Kyle,” the announcement continued.
The tribute comes after NASCAR confirmed on Thursday, May 21, that Kyle had died at the age of 41. The announcement came after the athlete reportedly “became unresponsive” while testing in a Chevrolet racing simulator at Charlotte Motor Speedway in Concord, North Carolina, on Wednesday, May 20.
News broke the following day that Kyle had been hospitalized, and the Busch family issued a statement the following day. “Kyle has experienced a severe illness resulting in hospitalization,” the statement read. “He is currently undergoing treatment and will not compete in any of his scheduled activities this weekend at Charlotte Motor Speedway. We ask for understanding and privacy as our family navigates this situation.”
NASCAR legend Kyle Busch leaves behind his wife, Samantha Busch, their two children and his brother Kurt Busch following his shocking death at age 41. “We are saddened and heartbroken to share the news of the passing of Kyle Busch, a two-time Cup champion and one of our sport’s greatest and fiercest drivers,” NASCAR announced […]
On Saturday, May 23, a rep for the family confirmed to NBC News that Kyle died of pneumonia that progressed “into sepsis, resulting in rapid and overwhelming associated complications.”
Kyle was also honored during the early stages of Sunday’s Indy 500. “As the drivers exit turn four … on lap 18, we remember Kyle Busch,” an announcer said during the race. The moment was shared via INDYCAR on FOX’s official X account at the time, with the caption, “A tribute to Kyle Busch on Lap 18 of the Indy 500.”
Kyle’s final race was the NASCAR All-Star Race on May 17 at Dover International Speedway. He finished in 17th place. “You never know when the last one is,” he told reporters in the event’s aftermath.
Season 3 of Tracker came to an end — but was there another surprise cast exit?
During the Sunday, May 24, finale, Colter (Justin Hartley) and Russell (Jensen Ackles) dug into their father’s past. The episode ended with Russell agreeing to work a suspicious — and questionable — job in exchange for nothing about his dad coming to light. He had a call with Reenie (Fiona Rene) where he hinted he would be gone for a while, which he didn’t disclose to Colter.
The season ended on a hopeful note after previously weathering several changes. CBS’ hit series, which premiered in February 2024, introduced fictional survivalist Colter as he travels the country to help solve various missing persons cases. The ensemble cast grew with characters such as handlers Teddi (Robin Weigert) and Velma (Abby McEnany), hacker Bobby (Eric Graise) and attorney Reenie.
Weigert’s character was written off and McEnany and Graise soon followed.
Justin Hartley’s Tracker is easily CBS’ biggest hit show — so why has it gone through three cast shakeups in just two seasons? When Tracker premiered in 2024, it introduced Us to survivalist Colter Shaw (Hartley) as he travels the country to help find missing people, track down information on criminal cases and more. The […]
“I do think it’s evolving. If I can’t evolve those characters — Randy or Reenie or Bobby — they’re not just people that just pick up the phone and go, ‘OK, here is the answer.’ That’s when the show is phoning it in,” executive producer Elwood Reid exclusively told Us Weekly in May 2025. “The challenge is when you got to learn about them, which I thought was interesting. That’s the challenge of the show is not having it fall into a formula.”
Reid noted that they didn’t want Tracker to “fall into complacency.”
“The only rule I really have of the show is each week Colter is going to come to a new place and there’s going to be a new case. How he gets those answers and what he uses on the team, that’s all something that’s up for grabs,” Reid teased. “Meeting these [local] weird characters is something we’re going to try to do more of as the season goes on. Just Colter coming in and interacting with other characters. That’s fun to see Justin flex those muscles with really good guest cast members.”
More recently, Reid weighed in on the onscreen changes. “What we’re realizing is there are characters that come on that if it worked, we’d bring them back,” he told Us in December 2025. “I do think the show can’t always do that. But when it does do that, it makes the world feel a little bit more connected.”
Reid noted there was only one constant on the show: Hartley’s fan-favorite character.
“The audience leans in because they’ve seen that character before. But I think they’re still thinking the central DNA of the show is Colter. With this guy, what makes him appealing is he is a mystery to himself,” he added. “He’s a mystery to the audience. We see him and his off time putting together some pieces of his past.”
He concluded: “I don’t know if we’ll ever put it all together, but he’s going to struggle to continue to do that. That’s just as far as we have thought. The biggest improvement we made this year — in my opinion — was getting people in the same room. Just that connectivity, I do think the audience is enjoying seeing their characters in the same place physically.”
Tracker is streaming on Paramount+.
Euphoria shocked viewers by killing off a main character in a brutal scene ahead of the series finale.
During the Sunday, May 24, episode of the show, Nate’s (Jacob Elordi) debt caught up to him. His wife, Cassie (Sydney Sweeney), was forced to pay up while he was locked underground for 72 hours. As Cassie found a way to get him out, a snake was able to get into the box that Nate was trapped in.
Cassie and Maddy (Alexa Demie) got Alamo to help them dig Nate out — but he was already dead after suffering numerous rattlesnake bites. This marked a major twist for the show ahead of its presumed series finale.
Based on the Israeli series of the same name, Euphoria follows troubled high school student Rue (Zendaya) as she struggles to remain sober after rehab. The series also explores topics including mental illness, toxic relationships, sexuality and more. After its premiere in 2019, the show’s ensemble cast, which includes Hunter Schafer, Demie, Elordi, Sweeney, Maude Apatow, Colman Domingo quickly skyrocketed to fame.
The HBO series was quickly renewed for a second season, but it took nearly three years for the episodes to air, with the network ordering two individual specials about the aftermath of Rue and Jules’ (Schafer) breakup in the meantime.
Euphoria’s third season was originally set to air on HBO in 2025 before it faced several delays, including creator Sam Levinson’s commitment to his short-lived series The Idol. The delay was extended during the dual WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes, which took place in late 2023.
Since season 2 concluded, the cast went through a loss when Angus Cloud died at age 25 in July 2023 following an accidental overdose. The show addressed the fate of his character, Fezco, while Eric Dane‘s Cal made an appearance in two episodes after the actor’s death following a battle with ALS. He was 53.
9-1-1 wasn’t the only show that killed off a major character in 2025 — and many of those fictional deaths still have fans upset. The ABC drama threw Us for a loop when an April episode ended with Peter Krause‘s Bobby being secretly infected with a rare and fatal virus. As viewers coped with the […]
Before the show returned, Elordi teased a different version of Nate.
“I finished filming a new season just recently, and it’s a completely different thing,” he shared on a December 2025 episode of Variety’s Actors on Actors interview. “I really do think [he will be nicer].”
Elordi continued: “Whether it works or not — I don’t know. There’s a chance that what I’ve done is not good.”
Euphoria airs Sundays on HBO.
Nicolas Cage, who has one of the most diverse filmographies in Hollywood, shared which big-name directors stopped calling him after he rejected roles that were offered to him. While discussing his upcoming movie, “Madden,” the actor commended director David O. Russell for having class, despite having turned him down once before.
Cage is known to have passed on some big roles, instead choosing to work on projects he’s passionate about. The actor admitted to cultivating a mysterious mythology about his persona in the past, but now lives an “extraordinarily boring” life.
In an interview with The New York Times, Nicolas Cage discussed his upcoming projects, past roles, and his Hollywood persona. At one point, he was asked about portraying football coach John Madden in the upcoming biographical movie “Madden,” directed by David O. Russell.
The actor explained that he didn’t know much about the legendary NFL coach, but said Russell approached him for the role. Cage mentioned that years before, the director offered him a movie, but he turned it down. “He’s the only director that I ever said no to who actually came back and offered me another movie,” the actor said.
He candidly shared that some directors “get their feelings hurt” and don’t call back, adding that it’s happened to him “a million times.”
The Actor Specified Which Directors Won’t Call Him
Cage mentioned some names, saying, “It’s happened with Christopher Nolan, it’s happened with Woody Allen, it’s happened with Paul Thomas Anderson. They don’t call me back.”
Cage said Nolan offered him a role in the 2002 psychological thriller “Insomnia,” which focused on two homicide detectives investigating a case in Alaska. It featured big-name stars, including Al Pacino, Robin Williams, and Hilary Swank.
The actor didn’t mention which films he declined from Anderson and Allen, but said they were “early movies.”
Nicolas Cage Said David O. Russell Showed Class
Cage didn’t go into much detail about the roles he rejected from the directors he mentioned. Instead, he praised Russell for approaching him for “Madden” despite turning him down years before.
“David did call me, and it showed a lot of class that he would call me back and invite me again, and I didn’t want to say no to him again because I have great respect for his talent,” Cage explained. Russell is a critically-acclaimed director, having worked on films such as “The Fighter,” “American Hustle,” and “Silver Linings Playbook.”
Cage shared that filming “Madden” was a “beautiful experience” that he enjoyed with his co-stars, including Christian Bale and John Mulaney, adding that it was challenging for him and he had to get out of his comfort zone to portray the NFL coach.
Notable Roles The Actor Rejected
Cage has turned down many major movie roles, some more notable than others. According to reports, the actor was tapped to play Aragorn in “The Lord of the Rings” movies, but he refused, citing that he didn’t want to spend so much time away from his family. The fantasy trilogy was shot simultaneously in New Zealand, and it took about nine months to complete.
The actor also rejected the role of Neo in “The Matrix,” again prioritizing family time. “The Matrix” was shot in Australia, and it meant being away from his family for months.
Another big role Cage turned down was Shrek. Comedian Chris Farley was originally cast to voice the character. However, he passed away before the project was completed, prompting DreamWorks to find a replacement. Cage rejected the role, saying he didn’t want children to associate him with the green ogre. In 2013, however, he said, “Maybe I should have done it.”
Nicolas Cage Lives A ‘Boring’ Life Now
Elsewhere in the interview, Cage admitted that he was impulsive in the past, purchasing homes and properties on a whim and always looking for interesting roles. Now, however, he said he lives an “extraordinarily boring” and “monastic” life and is more averse to taking risks.
His days are spent raising his youngest child, August Francesca, whom he and his wife, Riko Shibata, welcomed in 2022. The actor said that his vices are now caffeine, energy drinks, and doom-scrolling on the internet, adding that apart from those, he isn’t doing any “unexpected things” for now.
Yellowstone‘s Marshals spinoff left several cliffhangers — including hints at a cast exit and possible main character deaths.
During the Sunday, May 24, episode of the hit CBS series, Andrea (Ash Santos) was offered an opportunity that created distance between her and the rest of the U.S. Marshals. The final scene of the show, meanwhile, showed Belle (Arielle Kebbel) and Cal (Logan Marshall-Green) getting ambushed — with Tom Weaver (Chris Mulkey) planning the possibly deadly situation.
Kayce (Luke Grimes), however, didn’t know that Dolly’s Weaver (Ellyn Jameson) dad was scheming against him. Even worse, Tom was with Tate (Brecken Merrill) as the episode came to an end while Kayce remained in the dark of how much chaos was taking place.
Paramount Network’s Yellowstone, which aired from 2018 to 2024, introduced Us to Kayce and his wife, Monica (Kelsey Asbille), who remained at the center of the show until the finale.
After teaching at a local school on the Broken Rock Indian Reservation, Monica went on to become a professor at Montana State University while navigating life with Kayce, who moved them back to the Yellowstone Ranch following his past tension with dad John (Kevin Costner).
Following John’s death, Kayce, a former U.S. Navy SEAL, became the new owner and operator of the Yellowstone Ranch. Kayce and Monica ended the show alive — and were still together — before Marshals began.
When the series premiered in March, however, fans learned Monica had died after battling cancer.
“Kayce had such a perfect ending in Yellowstone,” showrunner Spencer Hudnut told TVLine at the time. “His dreams had finally come true. As we were trying to figure out how to tell the next chapter in Kayce’s story, it felt like he really needed to be shaken out of that. Unfortunately, tragedy tends to find Kayce, so something bad was going to happen for him one way or the other. It just sort of played out that it was going to be Monica.”
Hudnut said Monica’s death will continue to drive Kayce, adding, “To me, Monica is really guiding Kayce through this first episode, trying to help him find his new path. And if you actually break it down, Tate is at that rally to honor his mother, and Kayce goes there to protect Tate. So if not for Monica, Kayce never would have been in that position and may not have found this path.”
He concluded: “We really wanted to be respectful of the way that we said goodbye to her. I also didn’t want to step on the ending of Yellowstone, because what they had was a beautiful ending. Unfortunately, real life intervened.”
Asbille, 34, has not yet broken her silence on Monica’s onscreen death. She did grant access for her likeness to be used on the show, which allowed Marshals to show photos of the fictional character on screen.
Marshals is streaming on Paramount+.
OnlyFans star Tiffany Wisconsin is open to true love following her divorce.
In a press release issued by the influencer’s team and obtained by Us Weekly on Friday, May 22, Wisconsin, 36, said that despite not being desperate for a new connection, she’s certainly ready for one. “I’ve only been in one serious relationship, and after that ended, I needed time to protect my heart and my peace,” Wisconsin stated. “I’m open to love again, whether that’s with a man or a woman.”
The news comes after the social media star, who launched her OnlyFans account in 2020 as a married stay-at-home mom, revealed last year that she had divorced her husband after 12 years of marriage. The press release noted that the relationship lasted 17 years in total, but Wisconsin “has spent the past five years single by choice, focused on protecting her peace, rebuilding her life and learning what she actually wants from love.”
To aid her search for a romantic match, she’s set to launch a new “series of marketing videos” that will chart her journey through “dating, independence and real connection.”
Although she is yet to discover whether her perfect partner is male or female, Wisconsin, who resides in the state, said she was determined to maintain boundaries as she dives into a new relationship. “My biggest thing is making sure I still have time for myself because I really enjoy being alone, and I don’t want to lose that just to say I’m with someone,” she stated in the press release.
In June 2025, Wisconsin blamed her divorce on the self-release of a video that depicted her sleeping with 20 men on the night she got married. “The reason for the divorce was my husband finding the video I did with 20 guys on our wedding night,” she wrote via Instagram on June 4 last year.
The video was also shared by Wisconsin at the time, captioned with the words, “Hardest thing I’ve ever been through,” and capturing Wisconsin in her wedding dress before she was seen crying in her car. The video also showed a group of men ascending a staircase, shown only from the waist down.
Brittany Snow has offered rare insight into her next chapter following her divorce from Tyler Stanaland. Snow and Stanaland were married from 2020 to 2022. “After time and consideration, Britt and I have made the difficult decision to separate. This decision was made with love and mutual respect for one another,” the Selling the OC […]
In a January interview with Complex, the OnlyFans model detailed how she’s made a lucrative business out of her social media posts, claiming that she currently earns more than $100,000 per month through “consistent selling.”
She told the outlet that “rage bait seems to work the best for me,” referring to posts designed to evoke emotional responses from viewers.
Wisconsin later added during the interview, “It just comes so easy to me now, because people know I’m the girl that films with older men.”
War movies have been around for almost as long as Hollywood has been making films. And each generation of filmmakers has been adding their own sensibilities to the genre.
There are now so many war movies that even some of the best in the genre have gotten lost in the shuffle.
That’s why Watch With Us has put together our roundup of the five forgotten war movie masterpieces you should stream this Memorial Day weekend.
Out of our five picks, only two are World War II movies. The rest were born out of other real-life conflicts.
With each year, there are fewer people who lived or fought through World War II. When they pass, films will be one of the only media keeping their stories alive for new generations to discover. Watch With Us recently rounded up the seven best World War II movies and ranked them by their Rotten Tomatoes […]
5. ‘Gettysburg’ (1993)
Gettysburg was almost released as a TNT original miniseries, at least until Ted Turner realized that it had even bigger potential as a film. That’s why this movie has a runtime of over four hours. But Turner ultimately made the right call, and Gettysburg is one of the definitive Civil War movies.
The perspective largely takes place from the Confederate side, as General Robert E. Lee (Martin Sheen), Lieutenant General James Longstreet (Tom Berenger) and Major General George Pickett (Stephen Lang) prepare to face the Union army led by Colonel Joshua Chamberlain (Jeff Daniels) and Brigadier General John Buford (Sam Elliott). Their collision at the Battle of Gettysburg proves to be one of the bloodiest engagements of the entire war.
Gettysburg is available for rent or purchase on Prime Video.
4. ‘Casualties of War’ (1989)
Michael J. Fox delivered a powerhouse performance in Casualties of War, which is based on a real incident that took place during the Vietnam War. Following several setbacks in the field of battle, Private First Class Max Eriksson (Fox) is alarmed when his superior officer, Sergeant Tony Meserve (Sean Penn), orders the kidnapping of a local girl, Tran Thi Oanh (Thuy Thu Le), with the intent to sexually assault her.
The Back to the Future franchise is celebrating its 40th anniversary this year, and the original movie is back in theaters this weekend. Although Eric Stoltz was initially cast in Back to the Future, we can’t picture that movie without Michael J. Fox in the lead. Fox made that film work, and it made him […]
Eriksson stands alone in opposition to the plan and his pleas to his fellow soldiers fall on deaf ears. Even Eriksson’s superiors don’t seem to be interested in correcting this injustice. But if they won’t act, then Eriksson will take matters into his own hands.
Casualties of War is streaming on Tubi.
3. ‘Stalag 17’ (1953)
Peter Graves, Harvey Lembeck, Robert Strauss, Neville Brand in William Holden in Stalag 17. Everett
William Holden won a well-deserved Best Actor Oscar for his performance as Sergeant J.J. Sefton in the World War II POW drama Stalag 17. During the war, Sefton is a prisoner among hundreds of other U.S. airmen when an escape attempt is thwarted by their German guards. After the men involved are executed, Sefton finds himself accused of collaborating with the Germans and ratting out his fellow countrymen.
There are good reasons to suspect Sefton, since he’s figured out how to make life easy for himself inside the prison camp by bribing guards and running illicit activities. A newly arrived officer, Lieutenant James Dunbar (Don Taylor), is also extremely hostile towards Sefton, who is running out of friends fast. If Sefton can’t identify the real traitor in their ranks, he just might be murdered by his own side.
Stalag 17 is streaming on Tubi.
Memorial Day is meant to be a time to reflect on the men and women in the military who laid down their lives for our country during times of war. In the spirit of that holiday, the only war movies appropriate for Memorial Day are those that acknowledge the high cost of war for the […]
2. ‘Three Kings’ (1999)
Three Kings takes place in the aftermath of the first Gulf War, with George Clooney in the lead as Major Archie Gates. Archie and his pals, Sergeant First Class Troy Barlow (Mark Wahlberg), Staff Sergeant Chief Elgin (Ice Cube) and Private First Class Conrad Vig (Spike Jonze) are bored out of their minds until they discover a map that may lead to millions of gold bars stolen from Kuwait by Iraqi forces.
The men recognize that this is their best chance to get rich from their time in the Gulf, and they go AWOL to retrieve the fortune for themselves. They soon find themselves in the middle of a conflict between Iraqi rebels and the soldiers loyal to the regime. Archie and his guys can either escape with their gold or their souls, but not both. They need to choose what’s really important to them, and how far they’re willing to go for it.
Three Kings is streaming on Philo.
1. ‘The Great Escape’ (1963)
In World War II, there really was a mass escape attempt from a German POW camp that inspired The Great Escape. However, the film used mostly American characters, while the real escapees were almost all British soldiers. Regardless, The Great Escape is one of the most entertaining war flicks ever made.
The cast list for this film reads like an A-list roundup of actors from the ’60s, including Steve McQueen, James Garner, Charles Bronson, Richard Attenborough, James Donald, Donald Pleasence and James Coburn. With so many great performers to keep an eye on, it’s almost impossible to predict which ones will actually see their escape through to its completion.
The Great Escape is streaming on Tubi.
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It’s not everyday Nordstrom puts the industry’s most talked-about beauty products on sale, but right now, the retailer quietly marked down a mix of viral makeup, skincare, haircare and tools from brands you’re used to seeing on your FYP. Brands that rarely get discounted, including favorites constantly spotted in celebrity makeup artist kits, are currently marked down for a limited time.
That means now is the perfect time to stock up on glow-boosting complexion staples, luxury haircare, skin-plumping treatments and high-end tools people wait months to buy on sale. Below, we’ve rounded up 11 staples you’ll want to add to your cart — stat.
Viral Beauty Brands Worth Shopping on Sale at Nordstrom
1. Waterproof Foundation: A makeup artist staple, this long-wearing foundation has a matte finish, is transfer-proof and will even look good in photos — was $49, now $34!
2. 2-in-1 Hair Tool: Is it a waver or a curling wand? Try both. This 2-in-1 must-have cuts styling time thanks to its versatile capabilities, including crimps, curls and everything in between — was $129, now $99!
3. Travel Haircare: For hair that looks good on the go, this three-piece kit has you covered with a bond-building treatment, shine spray and heat protectant — was $29, now $23!
4. Luxe Concealer: The best part of this high-coverage concealer is not just the fact that it lasts all day, it’s the fact that the precision applicator conceals and contours — was $44, now $31!
5. Makeup Mirror: Make getting ready easier with this lighted makeup mirror, which features 15 LED bulbs for flawless application, plus a 120-degree beam angle — was $110, now $82!
You know how you swap heavy fashion pieces for breezy finds come spring? Well, you should be doing the same with your beauty essentials. With warmer weather on the horizon, your skincare and makeup should reflect that with formulas that are lightweight, sun-protecting, sweat-resistant and buildable. If you need to do a spring beauty refresh, […]
6. Lip Crayons: Hailing from a makeup artist-loved brand comes this lip crayon duo in eye-catching statement-making hues — was $40, now $24!
7. Iridescent Eyeliner: Let your creativity shine through with this super pigmented eyeliner that features a precision tip for every line, wing and shape you draw — was $30, now $24!
8. Brush Set: The right brushes make all the difference in makeup application, and this eight-piece travel-friendly set has everything you need for shadows, powders and creams — was $130, now $110!
9. Age-Defying Oil: This retinol-infused night oil helps soften fine lines and wrinkles, promotes skin firmness and just plain feels good if your skin is feeling parched — was $89, now $71!
10. Smoothing Conditioner: Douse your strands in hydration with this luxurious-feeling conditioner. It smooths, detangles and nourishes strands from root to tip — was $32, now $29!
11. 24K Gold Eye Serum: Get rid of signs of premature aging like fine lines, wrinkles and puffiness around the eyes with this gold-infused eye serum that’s just as luxurious as it sounds — was $70, now $49!
Still figuring out your updated beauty routine in 2026? Now’s the perfect opportunity to stock up on new, popular products to help you glow up from the inside out. You don’t need to pay full price for great finds because Amazon’s Winter Sale is still marking down seasonal items, including beauty essentials that will upgrade […]
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