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10 New Animated Shows That Are Perfect From Start to Finish
It’s not an easy accomplishment for any kind of show to even approach perfection. But if there’s any one medium of television that allows creatives to come up with all sorts of fresh, ambitious, boundary-pushing ways to deliver a truly flawless show, it’s animation. It’s a medium that’s virtually limitless—at least visually—, and as such, it should be no surprise that several of the most perfect new shows are animated.
“New” meaning any show from the last five years here, this leaves us with ten particularly amazing animated series which demonstrate how praise-worthy animation is. This is a category of television that’s looked down on by many fans of the medium, but these ten exceptional new series show why in this fresh golden era of small-screen animation, things are starting to change.
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‘Common Side Effects’ (2024–Present)
Adult Swim has been producing some of the greatest adult animated series in history since the early 2000s, and if it continues heading in the direction that it’s currently heading in, Common Side Effects has the potential to join that elite club. It’s one of the most delectably odd, trippy, and surreal animated shows of the last five years, perfect for those who prefer animation at its most mind-bending.
Masterfully balancing a hilarious sense of deadpan stoner humor with elements worthy of the most gripping, high-stakes thriller imaginable, it’s one of those animated shows whose every episode is a masterpiece. Brilliantly genre-bending and thematically multi-layered, it’s one of the best animated satires that the 2020s have thus far gifted us with.
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‘Pantheon’ (2022–2023)
Based on a series of short stories by Ken Liu, the cyberpunk conspiracy thriller Pantheon is one of the most near-perfect hard sci-fi shows on Netflix. Bolstered by its excellent voice cast, its copious amounts of philosophical and thematic depth, and its fascinating portrayal of the singularity (a hypothetical in which technological growth accelerates beyond human control), it quickly became one of the most acclaimed animated sci-fi shows of the last decade.
Mind-bending and emotionally weighty, Pantheon approaches themes of transhumanism and artificial intelligence in ways that feel far more chillingly timely and relevant today than they did back in 2022. It’s perfectly paced and thoroughly engaging, proof of just how intelligent and compelling sci-fi stories can be in the limitless field of animation.
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‘Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End’ (2023–Present)
Based on the manga series written by Kanehito Yamada and illustrated by Tsukasa Abe, Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End is already one of the highest-rated shows of the 2020s thus far on IMDb. It has a well-deserved perfect 100% rating on Rotten Tomatoes, all reviews coming from critics who were inevitably charmed by its cozy, refreshingly calm atmosphere.
Subverting the traditional fantasy formula of the epic quest to defeat a powerful enemy, Beyond Journey’s End kicks things off after the Hero’s Journey has concluded, focusing on the poignant aftermath and passage of time. This is more than enough to make it one of the best fantasy anime of all time, a deeply moving comfort watch imbued with bittersweet nostalgia.
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‘Star Wars: Maul — Shadow Lord’ (2026–Present)
The iconic television side of the Star Wars franchise has been making plenty of ventures into the live-action format since 2019, but animation is where the galaxy far, far away lived on the small screen for several decades; and animation is still the medium that’s producing some of the best Star Wars content out there. Case in point: the incredible Maul — Shadow Lord.
Maul is a character that has been greatly expanded on and enriched over the history of animated televisual Star Wars, but Shadow Lord is, unsurprisingly, the most fascinating that the villain has ever been. With some of the most stunning animation, memorable music, and exceptional voice performances of any animated show from the last five years, Shadow Lord can already be counted among not just the best Star Wars shows, but also the best new sci-fi shows currently on television.
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‘X-Men ’97’ (2024–Present)
Back in 1992, X-Men: The Animated Series completely revolutionized superhero television, kicking off the Golden Age of animated superhero television alongside Batman: The Animated Series. Its cancellation in 1997 due to financial issues was a deep tragedy, but in 2024, Disney’s Marvel revived the show with X-Men ’97, which has managed to live up to the stratospherically-high bar set by its predecessor.
There’s definitely a wonderful sense of nostalgia here, but even those who didn’t grow up with the 1992 original are bound to be delighted by X-Men ’97‘s crisp animation, top-tier voice acting, and exceptional writing. All of that and more makes this one of the best animated shows of the last five years. With its clear reverence for the source material being strongly balanced with a sharp, modern feel, X-Men ’97 is already finishing what its predecessor started back in the ’90s.
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‘Invincible’ (2021–Present)
Created by Robert Kirkman and based on the Image Comics series of the same name that he co-created with Cory Walker and Ryan Ottley, Invincible has proven just how capable adult-oriented superhero media is of ingraining itself into pop culture in precisely the same way that the more family-friendly MCU and DCU have done.
It’s the sort of Prime Video show that keeps you hooked throughout, and though some may point to its occasionally subpar animation as an argument against its perfection, that ends up feeling like nothing more than a nitpick when the writing and voice acting are so legendarily flawless. With its deep, emotionally grounded character development and its eye-popping bloody action, Invincible has already cemented its place in the pantheon of history’s best adult animated shows.
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‘Scavengers Reign’ (2023)
The long history of both animation and science fiction often being looked down on, even by the studios that produce such shows, claimed a new victim in 2024: Scavengers Reign. It’s one of those new sci-fi shows that are perfect from start to finish, and though it was originally devised and pitched as a self-contained miniseries (which means that those worried about cliffhanger endings needn’t worry about getting into Scavengers Reign), it had tremendous potential to develop into a full-fledged series.
Even still, this should forever be remembered as one of the best sci-fi shows and best animated shows of the 2020s, as well as one of the best animated sci-fi shows of the first quarter of the 21st century as a whole. Full of wonderfully imaginative world-building, tremendous psychological depth, and absolutely breathtaking animation, Scavengers Reign is the sort of masterpiece that the small screen only gets once in a lifetime.
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‘Bleach: The Thousand-Year Blood War’ (2022–Present)
There’s a good reason why Bleach: The Thousand-Year Blood War is the highest-rated anime series of the 2020s so far on IMDb: It really is that good. Based on Tite Kubo‘s manga series Bleach (one of the most underrated manga of the 21st century) and a direct sequel to the 2004 anime show of the same name, it’s a huge, massive-budget return to form for the franchise.
Whereas the original Bleach show ended on a pretty polarizing note, The Thousand-Year Blood War has thus far earned nothing but universal praise from fans and critics all across the board. The animation is nothing short of god-tier, delectably colorful and full of fluid choreography. Pair that with a thrilling, practically filler-free sense of pacing and a legendary soundtrack, and you get an anime series with the potential to be remembered as one of the best of all time if it sticks the landing in the end.
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‘Blue Eye Samurai’ (2023–Present)
For people who love gritty revenge stories like Kill Bill and Lady Snowblood, Blue Eye Samurai is a must-see. With its second season in production, this is still one of those short TV shows you can finish in one night—and such a fast-paced binge session will surely be awfully tempting, seeing as this is one of the most enthralling adult animated series in Netflix’s catalog.
With its stunning animation and its emotionally resonant narrative, this character-driven gem subverts the traditional gender and racial tropes of stories set in Edo-era Japan. Its antihero protagonist is an absolutely fascinating lead character, its animation is wonderfully cinematic, and its thematic depth never feels forced or overly dense. In other words, it’s one of the greatest samurai masterpieces that the small screen has ever seen.
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‘Arcane’ (2021–2024)
Arcane is far more than just one of the best Netflix shows of the last five years. For one, it may very well be the most visually impressive animated show in history, 18 episodes’ worth of pure eye candy full of vibrant colors, emotional expressiveness, and wonderful world-building. But visuals are definitely not the only thing that it has going for it, either.
Instead, this adaptation of League of Legends seemed to come out of nowhere and shock Netflix subscribers with its intricate plotting, emotionally stirring character work, and thematically profound narrative. It’s the most high-quality example of what animation has had to offer on the small screen over the course of the last five years, a breathtaking work of art that has no right being as entertaining and well-made as it is.
Arcane
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2021 – 2024
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Netflix
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Christian Linke
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Barth Maunoury, Marietta Ren, Christelle Abgrall
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Nicole Kidman is proving that some family bonds can remain strong even after a marriage ends.
The Oscar-winning actress surprised fans over the weekend when she publicly honored ex-husband Keith Urban on Father’s Day, marking the first time she has acknowledged him in such a personal way since their divorce was finalized earlier this year.
The touching gesture came as Nicole also reflected on the fathers who have shaped her life and the family connections that continue to ground her.
Months after finalizing her divorce from Keith Urban, Nicole Kidman made an unexpected move that caught fans’ attention.
The actress took to her Instagram Stories on Father’s Day to celebrate the fathers who have played important roles in her life.
Among the images she shared was a black-and-white throwback photo of the country music star carrying their daughters on his back when they were much younger.
“Happy Father’s Day to all the fathers,” Nicole wrote across the images. The post marked the first Father’s Day since the former couple officially ended their marriage in January.
The pair tied the knot in 2006 and spent 19 years together before announcing their separation in September 2025. They share daughters Sunday Rose and Faith Margaret.
Urban wasn’t the only father figure recognized in Nicole’s Kidman’s Father’s Day tribute.
The 59-year-old also honored her late father, Dr. Antony Kidman, by sharing a touching black-and-white image showing him carrying her as a child.
Nicole has frequently spoken about the deep bond she shared with both of her parents. Her father, a psychologist and biochemist, passed away in 2014 at the age of 75.
The “Babygirl” star suffered another profound loss when her mother, Janelle Kidman, died in September 2024 at age 84. Their deaths continue to have a great impact on the Hollywood star.
While speaking with GQ in November 2024, Nicole revealed that grief still catches her off guard. “Life is, whew. It’s definitely a journey. And it hits you as you get older,” she said.
Rather than trying to avoid those emotions, Nicole said she chose to fully experience them, noting, “If you’re in it and not numbing yourself to it. And I’m in it. Fully in it.”
Nicole Kidman Says Motherhood Keeps Her Grounded Through Life’s Changes
As Nicole continues navigating life after divorce, she has repeatedly pointed to her children as her greatest source of purpose.
In addition to Sunday and Faith, the Star also shares Bella and Connor with former husband Tom Cruise.
Over the years, the mom of four has spoken openly about the role motherhood plays in keeping her grounded, regardless of what is happening elsewhere in her life.
During an interview with Harper’s Bazaar in October 2025, she explained that being present for her children remains one of her most important responsibilities.
“My children [give me the] purpose of being their protector and their guide, promising them that I’m here and that, no matter what, there’s always a safe place to grow up in,” she said.
Nicole also revealed that simple but meaningful things continued to energize her. She said that “life, connection [and] people” are what keep her feeling “vibrant and energized.”
Urban Makes Unexpected Gesture And Sends Nicole Birthday Wishes After Divorce
Amid their divorce, it appears Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban are choosing to keep things amicable between each other.
As The Blast reported, Urban surprised fans on Friday by publicly reaching out to his ex-wife on her 59th birthday. The singer shared a message on his Instagram Stories that read, “Happy birthday, Nicole Mary!!!!!!!!!!!!.”
While Kidman did not publicly respond to Urban’s message, she acknowledged her birthday by sharing a peaceful photo of herself surrounded by nature and expressing gratitude for the outpouring of love and well wishes she received from fans and friends.
Their daughter, Sunday Rose, also honored her mother with a touching tribute, writing, “Happy birthday mumma. No one I adore more.”
Keith Urban Flaunts Nicole Kidman Tattoos At ACM Awards Amid Divorce
Weeks before the shocking move, Urban sparked fresh conversation about his relationship with Nicole when he appeared at the ACM Awards with several tattoos dedicated to the Oscar-winning actress still on full display.
As reported by The Blast, fans quickly noticed the ink tributes, including the large “Nicole” tattoo on his bicep and the “MARY” tattoo across his knuckles, which references Nicole’s middle name.
Recall that the ACM Awards also hold special significance because Urban’s knuckle tattoo was first spotted at the event in 2021.
Despite the end of their marriage, Urban did not remove or cover any of the four tattoos he got in honor of Nicole over the years, including her initials “NMK” on his wrist and a “babygirl” tattoo on the back of his neck.
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Some celebrities wear the same perfume all year round — but not Jessica Chastain! As soon as June rolls around, she swaps out her entire fragrance wardrobe for Maison Louis Marie No.04 Bois de Balincourt.
Chastain waxed poetic to Vogue about her love for perfume, explaining how she wears a different scent for every character she plays to really immerse herself in the role. With the weather heating up, she said Maison Louis Marie No.04 Bois de Balincourt is her “perfume of the summer.” Even better, you can get it on Amazon for just $36!
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Bois de Balincourt is one of the only woody scents I’ve smelled that’s perfect for the summer months. While many wood-centric perfumes can be deep, enveloping and frankly overwhelming, this one has a soft, creamy breeziness to it. Spritzing it feels like being wrapped in the lightest cashmere blanket while watching a kaleidoscopic summer sunset.
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On the first spritz, it feels warm and creamy as sandalwood and cedarwood intertwine. As it wears, you get a light spiciness from nutmeg and cinnamon before it settles in a glowing ambery cocoon. Despite all of the warm notes, it glimmers similarly to morning light and lies very close to skin rather than enveloping you in a roaring, expansive ring of scent.
If you were to choose between the full-size and the travel set, I recommend the latter because a little goes a long way, and the smaller flacons will probably last you for years. With the set, you get a perfume oil roller ball and a TSA-approved spritzer, so two versions of the scent for under $40. Plus, considering how posh the scent smells, shoppers say the price is tough to beat.
“Worth the money. It’s a very luxurious smell,” one reviewer wrote. Another shopper said they “Don’t want to be without it” because it “smells so nice.”
Could Maison Louis Marie No.04 Bois de Balincourt become your go-to summer scent? If you ask Jessica Chastain, it should. After one whiff, you’ll be hooked!
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Not only did Kenzie Annis and Corbin Mims perform several graphic sex acts on Love Island USA — they also defended doing it in the communal villa bedroom.
The Sunday, June 21, episode of the show was building toward the Casa Amor reveal … but first the couples got one last sleep in. Kenzie and Corbin took that opportunity to show off their chemistry by hooking up despite them sharing a room with everyone else,
The next morning, Kenzie laughed it off when Trinity Tatum called her out for engaging in “French fries,” which appeared to be a code word.
“That is not kissing,” Trinity joked. “That is too wet.”
Kenzie stood by their behavior, adding in a confessional, “I was definitely getting some French fries. Feeling good.”
She continued: “We were probably doing a bit much honestly but I feel a strong connection with Corbin. We probably got a little bit carried away.”
Kenzie has already faced many highs and lows on Love Island USA. She initially formed a bond with Zach Georgiou before recoupling with Corbin — but then America stepped in and switched her partner to Caleb McDaniel. She was reunited with Corbin shortly before he headed to Casa Amor.
Love Island USA follows a group of singles who must pair off in order to stay in the show’s luxury villa. The contestants — referred to as Islanders — live in isolation in a villa under constant video surveillance. They must be coupled up to remain on the show and earn a shot at the $100,000 prize.
While the islanders are filming nonstop for weeks, viewers are watching daily episodes and casting votes that affect the couples and the fate of the contestants.
Before viewers tuned in, Peacock issued a message to remind the audience to be kind.
“The Villa runs on good vibes, and so does this community. We love seeing your reactions, opinions, and debates, but everyone deserves to feel safe and respected,” read their statement. “This is a space for fun, not negativity – so keep it kind, keep it positive, and remember: this is LOVE Island!”
Host Ariana Madix has also had to previously issue a message for those Love Island USA viewers who are taking things too far when expressing their frustrations with the show.
“I do want to say something to some of those people who are online,” she said during a June 2025 episode of Aftersun. “Don’t be contacting people’s families. Don’t be doxxing people.”
Love Island USA is all about coupling up — so which Islanders are currently together and which have already called it quits in the villa? Peacock’s popular dating show returned in June 2026 with contestants Aniya Harvey, Beatriz Hatz, Bryce Alakai Dettloff, KC Chandler, Mackenzie “Kenzie” Annis, Melanie Moreno, Sincere Rhea, Sean Reifel, Trinity Tatum […]
Ariana questioned the behavior she saw on social media.
“Don’t be going on islanders’ pages and saying rude things. You still have time to delete all of that because the islanders don’t have their phones,” she noted. “So we are giving you a chance because this is a fun, amazing and beautiful show. We should be thanking each one of these islanders every single day for giving us themselves.”
New episodes of Love Island USA are released six days a week — except for Wednesdays — on Peacock.
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To celebrate Father’s Day 2026, Brittany Mahomes is playfully quizzing her three kids all about their dad, Patrick Mahomes.
In a sweet video montage shared via Instagram on Sunday, June 21, Brittany, 30, asked her little ones about Patrick’s favorite colors, food, hobbies and more. (Patrick, 30, and Brittany are parents of daughters Sterling, 5, and Golden, 17 months, as well as son Bronze, 3.)
“How old is your dad?” Brittany asked Sterling and Bronze.
While Sterling correctly guessed that Patrick is 30, her brother thought their dad was only 2 years old.
“What does Dad do for work?” Brittany asked again, to which Sterling quickly answered, “He does rehab.”
Patrick is the starting quarterback of the Kansas City Chiefs, recently signing a multimillion-dollar contract extension. He sustained a leg injury at the end of the 2025-2026 NFL season, requiring ACL surgery and sidelining the quarterback for the rest of the team’s regular season games. (The Chiefs failed to make the playoffs for the first time since 2014.).
“Rehab is going great so far,” the Chiefs star revealed of his prognosis during a January press conference. “I’m hitting all the checkpoints that the doctor wants you to do. Getting the strength and range of mobility back. So that’s been going great. Been doing all of it here in Kansas City so far.”
Patrick noted that his goal was to be “ready for Week 1,” of the upcoming 2026-2027 NFL season.
“The doctors said that I could be,” he said at the time. “I can’t predict what’s going to happen throughout the process, but that’s my goal. I’ll try to prepare myself to be ready to play in that Week 1 and have no restrictions.”
Patrick also hopes to participate in the Chiefs’ training camp, which will be held in July.
Patrick Mahomes never wants his NFL career to interfere with him spending time with his family. “I’ve looked, if I played until Tom [Brady]’s age, my daughter would be 19, 20 years old,” the quarterback, 28, told Time in an interview published on Tuesday, April 16. “I would love to play that long. At the […]
“I have to take it slow, but at the same time I’ll push to be out there as much as I can be,” he added at the time. “We have a great plan in place as far as where we want to get to. We have to let it all play out and take it a day at a time, which has been hard for me.”
In addition to rehabbing his injury, Patrick is also on daddy duty throughout his offseason.
“To the dad that sacrifices so much for this family, Happy Fathers Day,” Brittany captioned her Sunday tribute. “The hours of sleep you give up to be with us, the advice you give these kiddos, the calmness you bring to this family, nothing is ever taken for granted. We are so beyond blessed to have you 🤍🙏🏼. We love you!!!!”
President Donald Trump took to social media to praise a mystery “daughter,” sparking online confusion.
“Great daughter. My Honor!!!” Trump, 80, wrote via Truth Social on Saturday, June 20, sharing a photo of a woman who did not appear to be either one of his daughters, Ivanka Trump or Tiffany Trump. He signed the post off with his usual, “President DJT.”
According to multiple outlets, the photo seemingly depicted Margo Catsimatidis, the 74-year-old wife of billionaire businessman John Catsimatidis who, along with his wife, are long-time Trump donors per reporting by Forbes.
In the photo, the mystery woman is dressed in a head-to-toe black ensemble while holding a phone to her ear on a red couch and smiling for the camera.
Donald Trump Jr. secretly tied the knot with his second wife, Bettina Anderson, ahead of their Bahamas wedding — which the groom’s father, President Donald J. Trump, said he does not plan to attend. Court documents obtained by Us Weekly show that the couple obtained a marriage license in Palm Beach County, Florida, on Thursday, […]
Online sleuths began speculating about the woman’s identity soon after the post went live, with a journalist from the U.K.’s Mirror Mikey Smith claiming to have “solved the mystery” himself.
“I’m pretty sure the woman is Margo Catsimatidis, and I think the picture was taken at Camp David (where Trump is this weekend), probably during the Clinton Administration,” Smith wrote via X the following day.
Despite online speculation over the post’s intention — and the woman’s identity — Trump did not provide further details, simply sharing a non-related Father’s Day post via Truth Social on Sunday, June 21. “Happy Father’s Day! Our Country is doing GREAT,” he wrote. “We are WINNING on all fronts, WINNING LIKE NEVER BEFORE. GOD BLESS YOU ALL!!!”
The next generation! Donald Trump and ex-wife Ivana Trump’s three children — Donald Trump Jr., Eric Trump and Ivanka Trump — maintain busy business and political careers while raising kids at home. “If I’m working on a big deal and need to be in the office, I’m in the office. If [my daughter] Arabella needs me, I better […]
Trump wasn’t the only member of his family to publicly mark Father’s Day via social media. Bettina Trump, who married the President’s son Donald Trump Jr. in May, shared an Instagram Story about her new husband on Sunday. “Happy Father’s Day to the most incredible dad,” Bettina, 39, wrote over a photo of Donald Jr., 48, alongside his five children. “Your love for your kids is real, constant, and seen in everything you do … how hard you work for them, how you protect them, how much you provide, and how intentionally you create memories and experiences they’ll have for the rest of their lives.”
Donald Jr. shares Kai, 19, Donald Trump III, 17, Tristan, 14, Spencer, 13, and Chloe, 12, with his ex-wife, Vanessa Trump. He is the President’s eldest son, of whom he shares with ex-wife Ivana Trump. The President is also father to sons Eric, whom he also shares with Ivana, 44, and Barron, 20, whom he shares with wife Melania Trump.
HBO has dominated Primetime Emmy nominations for several years, with the studio racking up a total of 142 nominations just last year, the most out of any streaming platform. However, one HBO drama has repeatedly been notably shut out from those nominations: the financial drama Industry. Despite its increase in both quality and viewership in its third season, Industry has never earned a single Emmy nomination. Although series creators don’t seem too concerned by the snubs, the people in front of and behind the camera deserved some recognition for their work. With Emmy nomination announcements coming on July 8, and with Industry fresh off an acclaimed Season 4, it’s time for this neglected series to finally get some love.
‘Industry’ Has Gotten Bigger and Better Over the Years
Season 1 of Industry kicked off in 2020, following a group of four young graduates – Harper (Myha’la), Yasmin (Marisa Abela), Robert (Harry Lawtey), and Gus (David Jonsson) – competing for permanent positions at the prestigious London-based investment company Pierpoint & Co. Season 2 saw them attempt to advance their careers at Pierpoint and beyond, while Season 3 expanded its scope even further, fleshing out supporting characters and introducing new ones after Jonsson’s departure. Season 4 found the balance between the financial thriller aspect of the show and the personal stories of its expanded cast that keep it going.
You’d think the addition of two bigger names and Emmy nominees in Kit Harington and Sarah Goldberg might draw some more awards attention Industry’s way, but despite its continued critical acclaim, the series is still woefully unrecognized by the Television Academy. Getting into Industry can be a bit daunting because of all the financial jargon constantly being thrown your way (co-creators Mickey Down and Konrad Kay both have backgrounds in finance, after all), but the show has struck a chord with critics and audiences alike, and there’s plenty to enjoy even if you have no idea what shorting a stock truly means.
Season 3 is when viewership increased significantly. It’s one of the rare cases where a series without a huge viewership was given the space to grow into itself rather than face premature cancellation. Instead of downsizing, Season 4 gained a number of new faces, including Kiernan Shipka, Max Minghella, Toheeb Jimoh, and Charlie Heaton. Industry may not have the benefit of pre-existing fan bases like some of HBO Max’s most popular shows, like House of the Dragon or The Last of Us, and it may not have generated nearly as much online discourse as something as big as The White Lotus, but the series has long deserved some recognition at the Emmys, and 2026 might just be its year.
‘Industry’s Talented Cast Deserves To Finally Be in the Spotlight
While there are several categories that Industry could be nominated in, the fact that the show has never received a nomination in the acting categories is criminal. In a just world, Myha’la and Marisa Abela would have multiple Emmy nominations under their belts by now, and while we saw both Yasmin and Harper reach new peaks in Season 3, Season 4 puts both women in positions of power while pitting them against each other directly. Yasmin’s own dark storyline with Henry Muck (Kit Harington) is a thrilling arc, especially when it leads them to Witney Halberstram (Max Minghella), the CFO of Tender. Minghella himself plays a character who is eerily reminiscent of real-life executives who will stop at nothing to get to the top of the heap, even if it means chaos is left in his wake. Harington’s Henry is also allowed to develop in Season 4, allowing the actor to stretch his chops and show off his range in a way that Game of Thrones never could.
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“It was really kind of an experiment.”
Unsurprisingly, some of the best performances in Season 4 come from Ken Leung and Sagar Radia. Leung has been consistently excellent in his role as Eric Tao throughout the show’s first three seasons, but he’s at the top of his game in Season 4. The show paints a far more complex portrait of Eric, who is forced to pick up the pieces of his shattered life, with Leung proving yet again that he’s one of Industry’s most magnetic performers. Throughout the show’s first two seasons, Radia’s character Rishi remained mostly on the periphery, floating around the Pierport trading floor to deliver some hilariously crude one-liners, but was never explored in depth. In Season 3, however, Radia’s role was upgraded from recurring to main, and Season 4 sees Rishi having to face his worst character flaws, giving more complexity to this character who has emerged from the sidelines.
Industry has become something of a hidden gem for HBO, and with a fifth and final season greenlit earlier this year, it’s time for this show to come out of hiding. It’s a compelling, sharply written series that will always have you on the edge of your seat, with a diverse cast of actors delivering must-see performances. Brutally relevant and completely unafraid to take on hot-button issues, Industry has proven that sometimes it takes a bit for a show to cook and truly show its highest potential. Unfortunately, the series may very well be one of those shows, like Interview With the Vampire, whose existence the Primetime Emmys will simply never acknowledge. All Industry fans can hope for is that Season 4 will finally give the show the recognition it deserves.
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Isabella Eklöf, Tinge Krishnan, Ed Lilly, Birgitte Stærmose, Zoé Wittock, Caleb Femi, Mary Nighy, Konrad Kay, Lena Dunham, Mickey Down
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Marisa Abela
Yasmin Kara-Hanani
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Harry Lawtey
Robert Spearing
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Singer-songwriter Oliver Tree’s body has been recovered following his death in Brazil, and returned to the United States.
“Oliver is now back in California where he can finally rest,” stated a Sunday, June 21, Instagram post shared via the late musician and artist’s Instagram account. The post was the first shared by the account since Tree was killed after traveling in one of two helicopters that collided southwest of Rio de Janeiro on Sunday, June 14. He was 32.
The post also paid tribute to Tree via a text passage and carousel of photos. “Rest in peace Oliver Tree Nickell June 29th, 1993 – June 14th, 2026. Your legacy will live on forever,” the post began. “Thank you to everyone who has reached out, shown love, support and has done incredible tributes for Oliver. The constant love, support and positivity is helping the family, friends and collaborators make it through these extremely difficult times.”
A foundation to honor Tree will soon be established, as confirmed via the Instagram post. “His legacy will live on through his foundation/endowment named “Dr. Oliver Tree’s Extremely Epic Grant For Baby Geniuses” coming soon,” the passage continued. “This is something that Oliver had put together before his passing, written in his will. We will make sure his wish comes to fruition so that more joy, love and art can be spread into the world, that was his final wish.”
Singer-songwriter Oliver Tree has reportedly died. He was 32. Two helicopters crashed into one another in southwest Rio de Janeiro on the morning of Sunday, June 14, according to a same-day report from CNN Brazil. According to the outlet, Tree was one of six fatalities from the reported crash. Further details about the reported collision […]
The post concluded, “Love you all so much, Oliver would be so proud of every one of his supporters, friends and family. Peace be with Oliver … ❤️.”
News of Tree’s death broke on June 14 with CNN Brazil reporting at the time that there were six fatalities and Tree’s name was on the list of passengers given to aviation authorities. Authorities later confirmed that all five travelers, including the pilot in one helicopter, were killed.
The Government of the State of Rio de Janeiro said in an X post following the crash, “We express our deep sorrow for the six victims resulting from the accident involving two aircraft in the Southwest Zone of Rio de Janeiro. In this moment of pain, I express my solidarity to the family members and friends of the victims of the tragedy.”
Tree’s mom, Christine Begin Nickell, addressed her son’s death via a Facebook post shared on Thursday, June 18. “Our dear son Oliver, you made this world a better place,” Nickell wrote. “We are so proud of you. RIP ❤️💔❤️.”
Nickell’s words were accompanied by a throwback photo of her son holding a dog.
Tree had been touring Brazil amid a world tour. He was scheduled to next take the stage on July 1 in Lisbon and the tour was to continue through October 25, when he was expected to take the stage in Beijing.
On August 5, 2026, the show that saved Apple TV is finally returning after a three-year hiatus. Everyone’s favorite therapy-turned-television Ted Lasso, starring Jason Sudeikis as the titular optimist soccer coach, makes its big return after originally concluding a planned three-season arc. However, so popular is the series that it continues to hold its place on the streaming charts, and a return felt inevitable. Ted and Coach Beard (Brendan Hunt) will begin their journey as coaches of a new women’s division at AFC Richmond in the fourth season, and the men’s team will hunt for glory once again under the new managerial tutelage of Roy Kent (Brett Goldstein).
Arguably the most famous fictional sports story of the 21st century, the rise of Ted Lasso has been well-documented, helping keep Apple TV afloat and establishing them as a major player in the streaming wars. But it has also helped put eyes on other, lesser-spotted sports stories, such as one starring the ever-suave George Clooney. Also starring The Office‘s John Krasinski and two-time Academy Award winner Renée Zellweger — and boasting one of the finest scores in Randy Newman‘s career — the 2008 rom-com Leatherheads is somewhat of an undiscovered gem in the sports genre.
Only the third film in Clooney’s directorial career, the film earned mixed reviews from both critics and audiences upon arrival, illustrated in a 53% average rating on review aggregator Rotten Tomatoes. One critic scathingly called the film “a slovenly, timid, strenuously studied movie that takes forever to get nowhere, uninterestingly,” whereas another said that the film is “so successful at reviving the screwball comedy that you’re prepared to forgive it some flaws.” If you’re looking to make up your own mind about the film, you’re in luck, as Leatherheads will become officially available to stream on Netflix starting July 1.
Was ‘Leatherheads’ a Box Office Hit?
Sadly, Leatherheads was unable to counteract its mediocre reception with box office success, despite releasing at the peak of Krasinski’s Office fame and starring the ever-popular Clooney. The film couldn’t even return its reported production budget of $58 million, scoring a global haul of $41.3 million, split between $31.3 million in domestic revenue and a further $10 million from overseas markets. When the film opened in April 2008, it faced competition from the likes of Nim’s Island, the crime thriller 21, and Horton Hears a Who.
Leatherheads is streaming on Netflix this July. Stay tuned to Collider for more streaming stories.
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March 24, 2008
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114 minutes
Britney Spears is getting candid about her desire to expand her family amid her recent legal troubles.
“It’s an emotional day for me,, guitars remind me of baby aliens,, such gentle strings,,, music is said to be the speech of angels,, I bought this one in Mexico 🇲🇽 in hopes one day I can have another baby,” Spears, 44, wrote via Instagram on Sunday, June 21, Father’s Day in the United States.
Spears also shared a video featuring the pop star dancing in a yellow dress, wearing her hair down in loose waves as she held a guitar.
The “Toxic” singer became a mom in 2005, when she welcomed son Sean Preston with then-husband Kevin Federline. The pair, who tied the knot in 2004, went on to welcome son Jayden James in 2006. That same year, Spears filed for divorce from Federline.
Another baby for Britney Spears? The singer has been vocal about her desire to have children with husband Sam Asghari. The Princess of Pop shares two kids with ex-husband Kevin Federline. The former couple, who were married from 2004 to 2007, welcomed sons Sean Preston and Jayden in 2005 and 2006, respectively. After relationships with […]
One decade later, Spears met personal trainer Sam Asghari on the set of her music video for “Slumber Party.” The pair went on to date for five years, announcing their engagement in 2021 and exchanging vows in 2022.
That same year, Spears announced she and Asghari were expecting their first baby together. One month later, Spears shared that she suffered a pregnancy loss.
“It is with our deepest sadness we have to announce that we have lost our miracle baby early in the pregnancy,” the pair’s statement read via Instagram at the time. “This is a devastating time for any parent.”
The statement continued, “Perhaps we should have waited to announce until we were further along however we were overly excited to share the good news. Our love for each other is our strength. We will continue trying to expand our beautiful family. We are grateful for all of your support. We kindly ask for privacy during this difficult moment.”
Sam Asghari has broken his silence on ex-wife Britney Spears’ recent DUI arrest— kind of. Asghari spoke to NewsNation on Thursday, March 5, discussing the ongoing military conflict between the United States and Iran. However, a question about Spears was slipped into the mix. Asghari attempted to dodge the inquiry, deciding to keep the conversation […]
The caption read, “We are grateful for what we have in the process of expanding our beautiful family 💝 Thank you for your support.”
One year later, Us Weekly confirmed that Asghari filed for divorce. Spears and Asghari’s divorce was settled in 2024.
News broke earlier this year that Spears was arrested in California on suspicion of driving under the influence of a combination of alcohol and drugs,” per a press release from the California Highway Patrol. She was then taken into custody and sent to a hospital to test her blood alcohol content, before being booked and released the next morning.
“This was an unfortunate incident that is completely inexcusable,” Spears’ rep told Us at the time. “Britney is going to take the right steps and comply with the law, and hopefully this can be the first step in long overdue change that needs to occur in Britney’s life. Hopefully, she can get the help and support she needs during this difficult time.”
The message continued, “Her boys are going to be spending time with her. Her loved ones are going to come up with an overdue, needed plan to set her up for success for well-being.”
While Spears was seeking treatment, she was charged with driving under the influence. She accepted a plea deal in May and was sentenced to 12 months of probation and one daily in jail, which was credited with time served. Spears was also ordered to complete a DUI class and pay $571 in state-mandated fees and see a psychologist once a week and a psychiatrist twice a month.
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If you think you’re seeing sleek sneakers on every chic celebrity over 40, that’s because you are. A-listers like Anne Hathaway, Jennifer Aniston and Halle Berry are all wearing slim sneakers, as are gals like Kate Middleton, Katie Holmes and Mariska Hargitay. If that doesn’t indicate a trend, we don’t know what does!
The appeal makes sense. Low-profile sneakers are comfy, versatile and incredibly luxe, making any outfit appear triple the price. The best part? The best options start at just $13. Read on to shop this celeb-approved trend, including some of the exact pairs worn by the stars themselves.
13 Trendy Slim Sneakers — From $13
1. Wardrobe Staple: With a gold metallic finish, these everyday sneakers add a shimmering something extra to any outfit, similar to jewelry. Wear them with a tee and jeans, and suddenly the easy pairing looks sophisticated.
2. Low Profile: Bulky sneakers swallow shorter hems. These ultra-low Adidas kicks keep proportions clean, so straight-leg jeans actually land where they should.
3. Retro Twist: A throwback silhouette with modern proportions, these retro-inspired sneakers nod to 1976 and 2026 alike. At under $40, they’re an easy ‘yes.’
4. Luxe Leopard: Leopard print on a slim silhouette somehow acts like a neutral. These Lucky Step sneakers go with denim, trousers and even slip dresses without clashing.
5. Boutique Find: Lace details, ribbon shoelaces and a cream base give these dreamy, feminine sneakers a real boutique feel. People will assume they cost triple.
With all the barbecues, weddings and brunches on your summer agenda, there’s no such thing as too many sandals. Even if your schedule includes more errand runs than beach days, you still need chic shoes. These expensive-looking picks are the easiest upgrade, making any outfit appear mega expensive, without the high price tag. In addition […]
6. Chic Skechers: Comfort sneakers usually look like comfort sneakers, but these glamorous Skechers read polished from across the room — even though your feet are getting cushioned-insole treatment.
7. Celebrity Magnet: When Aniston and Hathaway both reach for the same shoe, pay attention. These Adidas Samba OG sneakers are worth the splurge.
8. Designer Vibes: The addition of a star gives these expensive-looking sneakers Golden Goose appeal without the price tag. After a few wears, the resemblance gets even stronger.
9. Cute and Quilted: Unlock your inner East Coast socialite in some preppy quilted sneakers. They’re the best $13 you’ll spend all summer!
10. Katie Holmes: All-black leather and suede in an understated silhouette, these classic sneakers look identical to the pair Holmes wore with jeans. The two-type texture keeps it interesting.
11. Sleek Suede: Rock these colorful suede sneakers with jeans for school pickups, then again with dresses for weekend outings. They quietly elevate everything.
12. Extra Support: Long days on your feet call for Dr. Scholl’s plush wonders. They allow you to go the extra mile (literally) while shopping, touring and beyond.
13. Royal Stamp: Veja’s minimal Campo silhouette is the exact style Kate Middleton and Meghan Markle keep wearing, so you know they’re royally good.
I spent a week in London, and if there’s one fashion tip I learned, it’s that these 13 summer shoe styles are dominating rich moms’ wardrobes. Wealthy ladies need footwear that elevates their aesthetic while supporting their feet, which is exactly why the women of the U.K. are choosing these comfy-chic sneakers, sandals, flats and […]
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