Editor’s note: The below interview contains spoilers for The Vampire Lestat Episode 6.
With only the finale left to air, fans likely suspected that the penultimate hour of The Vampire Lestathad more than one clever trick up its sleeve. So far, the show’s creative and stylistic pivot from Interview with the Vampire has resulted in the story being told to viewers through a very different perspective — that of Lestat de Lioncourt (Sam Reid) in all his complicated and mercurial glory. That doesn’t mean the series isn’t still following the vampires we’ve come to know and have increasingly conflicted feelings about. Louis de Pointe du Lac (Jacob Anderson) is still grappling with his grief over the long-deceased Claudia (Delainey Hayles), preserving her memory through brutal revenge killings and spending too much time with her eerily uncanny doppelgänger. Lestat’s band, now down one guitarist (RIP, Noah Reid‘s Larry), has all been turned into immortals themselves with an assist from Lestat’s own mother and fledgling (yes, you read that right) Gabriella (Jennifer Ehle). Meanwhile, whatever’s going on between Armand (Assad Zaman) and Daniel (Eric Bogosian) can’t possibly bode well for everyone else.
Ahead of the premiere of “Montreal,” written by Ryan Kattner & Kevin Hanna and directed by Jane Wu, Collider had the opportunity to discuss the episode’s most pivotal moments with Anderson and Hayles, the latter of whom finally reprises her role as Claudia to absolutely heartbreaking ends. Below, the co-stars break down the events of a night that starts almost optimistically for Louis and Lestat, the experience of filming that emotionally exposing seance scene (and how Louis feels about it in the aftermath), and why that shocking twist in the episode’s closing minutes is harder to talk about before fans have seen the season finale.
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Louis and Lestat’s Night Out in ‘The Vampire Lestat’ Episode 6 Is Full of Ups and Downs
At a glance, “Montreal” shows all signs of a potential reconciliation for one of Interview with the Vampire‘s most tortured romances. Louis and Lestat have certainly had their ups and downs over the years, many of them transpiring within the last five episodes of this season, but it seems that when Louis summoned Lestat to confront Regina (Hayles) — or “Fraudia,” as Lestat later dubs her — it resulted in these on-again, off-again paramours coming back together again.
Not only is Louis staying with Lestat at his house in Montreal, on a Halloween night two years to the day that news of Daniel’s book first broke, but the two are joking and teasing each other like old times as they stroll through the neighborhood. At one point, Lestat notes in voiceover that Louis has done his best to keep his distance from Regina since the night that Lestat saw her (and wrote “Stained Glass Eyes” in the aftermath), but Hayles says that her mysterious character hasn’t exactly been waiting around for either vampire to show up again.
“Meeting Lestat, after he leaves, she takes a big exhale, and it’s because she’s petrified. Lestat has got this energy that is the whole thing [of] why maybe he and Louis met — it’s alluring, but it’s also very, very scary.” While it may have been easier for Regina to manipulate Louis after recognizing that he was grieving someone who looked exactly like her, Hayles adds that her character’s run-in with Lestat has given her a new perspective on the dangers of getting involved with immortals. “I think that’s kind of her wake-up call. Because Louis is grieving, and maybe in a way she exploits that, and Lestat comes in, and it’s like, ‘Oh, they’re real.’”
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With Regina now seemingly out of the picture, the two are more joined at the hip than they have been in years — Daniel even directly refers to them as “Taylor and Travis” when they meet him at a restaurant for a private dinner that could only be enjoyed by vampires, complete with the finest vintage of fresh blood. Even more telling is the moment when Louis tags along with Lestat to a rehearsal for the band’s upcoming concert for 50,000 vampire devotees, resulting in a performance that instantly brings reminders of their relationship swirling to the surface.
Previously, Anderson revealed that “Brutal Love” was one of his favorite songs of the season, and here, we finally get the official context, as Lestat initially sings for an audience of two — Louis and Gabriella, awkwardly enough — before his gaze intentionally drifts over to Louis and stays there through the rest of the number. It’s not the first time that Lestat has sung directly to him (and been “pretty harsh” about it, per Anderson), but listening to the lyrics, it’s hard not to feel as though this song carries all the weight of their past combined with potential hopes for the future. Now, Anderson doesn’t hesitate to confirm what’s going through Louis’ head in the moment itself. “I feel like there’s this idea of the fog of love passing over them in this episode that [series creator] Rolin [Jones] used to talk about a lot, and that term comes back again in Episode 7. I think that’s when it starts to really pass over him.”
Throughout the season, we’ve seen the power that the link between vampires holds and how it can manifest differently for different pairs. While Daniel is forced to realize that the feeling he has with Armand, of everyone else disappearing from view, is unique to their bond as fledgling and maker, Anderson points out that this song in particular is Louis and Lestat’s version of the same phenomenon. “It’s nostalgia and feeling that vampire bond again, like the only two people in the world feeling — maybe not quite as literally as Armand and Daniel, but a cosmic version of that.”
Anderson admits, with a chuckle, that he enjoyed having Ehle present for the scene, yet even through Lestat’s performance, there’s the looming sense that another shoe is waiting to drop regarding “Sofia.” Once the rehearsal is over, a text from Louis’ lawyer and lover, Lemuel (Moses Sumney), alerts him to a new video posted by Daniel, in which Armand’s daylight testimony and a leaked video from the recording studio reveal that Sofia is actually Gabriella, Lestat’s mother, and the two have been sleeping together. Lestat’s initial reaction is to deny the NSFW clip’s veracity, dismissing it as a deepfake, but when it’s clear Louis isn’t buying it, their argument spills out of the car and into the street. Louis is trying and failing to wrap his head around the idea, referring to Lestat’s omission of it as “Armand-level deceit,” while Lestat points out that their “unnatural” nature as vampires conflicts with human concepts of morality. Besides, who was there to pick Louis up after he was paying someone to pretend to be Claudia for him, and did so without judgment?
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Witnessing the panic attack that results for Lestat is further confirmation for Louis that the situation is more complicated than a mere mommy fetish, and once emotions have cooled, the two retreat to a bar to hash things out at a lower volume. Lestat refers to Gabriella as “one of the many chainsaws I juggle,” and, as for where Louis ultimately lands on the subject of his maker’s relationship with his mother, Anderson directly quotes a line from the episode itself: “It’s a hill to climb, vampire or not. I think it’s that for [Louis], as well.” What that argument and its resolution represent on a higher level, he adds, is how much progress Lestat and Louis have made in their relationship; they’re actually listening to each other instead of letting their feelings get the better of them.
“They’re communicating in a different way in that scene. The way that they used to communicate, some of it kind of spilled over into these fits of emotional or sometimes physical violence. Now, I think they’re hearing each other more. They’ve both had an opportunity to vent, and now they’re able to hear each other. But where Louis stands on it is still something that needs to be processed.”
Claudia Finally Returns in ‘The Vampire Lestat’ Episode 6
As if Louis and Lestat’s night wasn’t already enough of an emotional rollercoaster, now they’ve got a seance to attend, one that Louis has been having misgivings about in the hours leading up to it. With Merrick Mayfair (Sarah Afful) having landed in town — seemingly confirming that Lestat’s longtime connection to one of New Orleans’ most powerful witching families remains alive and well — the task turns to officially summoning a ghost from their past. After weeks of watching Regina the waitress do her best impression of Claudia, “Montreal” finally resurrects the real vampire, and she’s got quite a lot to say now that the floor is hers. Hayles likens the experience of reprising the role of Claudia, especially on the heels of Regina’s playacting, to “putting an old pair of shoes back on.” She’s been mourning the character herself since the Season 2 episode that culminated in Claudia’s death by sunlight, and still considers the trial in Paris as the “worst injustice ever to her.” Getting the opportunity to return to the role made Hayles very happy, by her own admission, and, in her words, “what a way for her to make her entrance this season.”
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In preparing to embrace her character’s complex emotional state for the seance scene, Hayles admits that her physical transformation into the state Claudia had been in prior to her demise was immensely helpful. “I think I sat for two or three hours in a chair, and my whole body was getting spray-painted with this yellow, ill-looking paint.” Getting a good look at herself in the mirror afterward reaffirmed that mentality as Hayles geared up for Claudia’s reappearance. “When you have the makeup on, and the lenses, all of it intertwined helps you feel odd, if that makes sense, and othered. The scene starts with a close-up of the feet and the tendons, and it draws out. All of those aspects combined helped me feel uncomfortable, but in the best way.”
The seance, which Hayles describes as “exposing in itself,” starts with Claudia first making her presence known by slamming Merrick face-first into a table and speaking through the Mayfair witch, but then the vampire’s ghost manifests in the room — within the limits of a salt circle, at least at first. Hayles says she felt like a spinning top set loose in a confined space alongside Reid and Anderson, whom she calls her fellow “fidget spinners.” Their approach to filming the sequence mirrored Season 2’s trial, with long takes for the actors to deliver their lines, “where you could run it until you don’t.” It’s a revealing scene in more ways than one, with Claudia divulging her true feelings about Louis and the ways in which she manipulated him over the years. At one point, she even admits that she liked Lestat more, because, in her words, “he knew who he was.”
Hayles isn’t surprised that Claudia uses being summoned by the two people she both loves and hates most to get a few things off her chest — including the confirmation that she had lied about what happened between her and Lestat on the train — but she initially grappled with the degree to which her character had seemingly manipulated events before reaching her own conclusion. “I got the script, and I was slightly heartbroken, but then I drew back, and I was like, ‘No, I’m doing it now,’ infantilizing her. She is a woman. She is intelligent. She’s learned to survive that long through the decisions she’s made.” It’s a scene that also speaks to the overall complexity of every individual involved, as well as what Hayles praises as the brilliance of the show’s writing: “They’ve never created black-and-white characters.”
Whether you believe Claudia’s words to Louis are “harsh or correct,” she adds, the seance spotlights more beyond just what others remember about her. “I love Claudia inside out, upside down, right way round — even through her, if you want to call them, ‘wrongs.’ It gives her the space to be multifaceted, as well. You have the complexities of Louis and Lestat, whereas we’ve known Claudia through her diaries and the guys’ memories. And now we get her. It’s not gonna be sunshine and rainbows, right?”
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While the scene is full of anger and rage and revelations, there’s a different emotion that arises when Claudia declares that she can’t find her lover, Madeleine (Roxane Duran), in whatever afterlife she’s been existing in since her death. Seeing Louis and Lestat together, seemingly on the road to patching things up, only reaffirms that feeling of despair, and Hayles admits that the conversation might have gone differently if Louis had actually done the seance solo. “If Louis had just called her without Lestat by his side, maybe she would have been gentler. It’s about that vampire loneliness, and her wanting a companion and wanting somebody who understands her. She had that, and then it was dragged away from her.
Now she’s been called upon, and the two people that she does love, but she hates right now, have found each other again. How unfair. In every life, will they go back to each other? Probably, because they love each other. Claudia is not given that same privilege or grace. When I got the script and [read] the end, when she’s screaming for Madeleine, I was really, really sad. How much can one person take?”
Throughout our conversation, however, Hayles reasserts that her affection for Claudia has never dimmed, and the tragedy of her story actually reveals her most important trait. “She’s a traumatic character, and she’s written sad, but to me, she’s the one vampire that has been dished out terrible dealings in life, but tries to seize life at the same time, seize every moment.”
Meanwhile, how is Louis coping in the aftermath of Claudia’s brutal truths? Anderson says that the reunion represents the closing of a certain chapter in the vampire’s life, but only to an extent. “I think there is a real finality to that scene. As brutal as the séance is, what comes out of it is really beautiful. What comes out of it is they saw her again, rather than just the memory of her. They remembered the frustration in her and the brutality of it for her. I think that they were able to hold some of that for her again, rather than it just being about their own grief and their own feelings of injustice.”
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Anderson admits that he’d originally wanted Louis to have processed Claudia’s death by the end of Interview with the Vampire Season 2, but he’s realized since that grief will always be wrapped up in who Louis is, given that he’s lost so many people he cared about the most, both before and after being turned into a vampire. “It’s a part of him in the same way that his grief over Paul will be with him forever. His grief about how things went with Grace will stay with him forever. He was made in grief. They were the circumstances around his turning. I think that’s always going to be a part of his character and his being.” Yet, in the same breath, Anderson adds that he has different aspirations for Louis’ future now, speaking about him in quietly affectionate terms: “I just hope it’s less overwhelming for him going forward. As a friend, I want that for him.”
Regarding Claudia’s potential future on the show, well, fans of Anne Rice‘s book series know that her ghost comes back to haunt the narrative more than once, interacting with other characters besides Louis and Lestat. While this season treated fans to a double dose of Delainey Hayles, the actress confirms that she’d definitely be up for returning in some capacity moving forward. “She made a promise that she was going to come back and kill everybody, so I think she should just do that,” she declares with a laugh.
Jacob Anderson Has Complicated Feelings About ‘The Vampire Lestat’s Most Shocking Twist
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As Lestat and Louis process the events of the seance in a nearby park, their choice to sit on a bench for more quiet conversation instantly calls back to some of their most introspective moments over the course of the entire series. Lestat questions why he’s developed the habit of actively pursuing failure, while Louis posits that it might stem from the eternal burden of their existence: “What’s to live for if there’s no end?” Both of them conclude, over the course of the conversation, that they have some work to do on themselves, which is a start. The episode’s closing minutes successfully lull the audience into a sense of calm — or maybe even hope about Louis and Lestat’s potential future together in a desert trailer park, growing evening primrose. Even a casual brush of fingers feels as significant as a kiss.
When Louis notices the newly turned vampire Alex (Seamus Patterson) watching them from beneath a nearby lamppost, it serves as enough of a distraction that they’re not aware of Armand and Daniel, disguised in Halloween masks, approaching them from behind until it’s too late. Louis and Lestat’s heads are neatly, unceremoniously severed from their bodies, and now there’s no telling what’s coming next in the finale. Chances are they’re not dead, but we also can’t imagine many good things are going to happen post-decapitation. Anderson reveals that this penultimate shocker was revealed to him and Reid fairly early on, but he can only say so much about why Armand and Daniel have taken action in the most brutal way possible. “That was one of the first things that Rolin pitched to Sam and I, told us was going to happen. And it was more about things that I won’t talk about necessarily right now. It was more about what happens after that.”
Funnily enough, it was Anderson’s time in another major fantasy franchise that actually resulted in him having a heads-up — pun intended — about what Louis’ precise fate would be. Any actor in Game of Thrones whose character was about to meet a certain fate always got a very specific summons. “There was always a thing where, if you get fitted for prosthetics, you’re probably going to die the next season.” When Jones approached Anderson and Reid long before Episode 6 was even filmed, the conversation included a familiar element. “He was like, ‘We’re going to have to do a head cast, so I should probably tell you why.’”
Anderson reiterates that he can’t give his full thoughts regarding the last scene of “Montreal” because of what will follow in the finale to provide added background for viewers — what motivated Armand and Daniel to do what they did, and how Louis will react to it, especially. Yet his cryptic response almost makes the wait for next week’s conclusion feel even longer. “I can’t really talk too much about that final moment, frustratingly, with all the context around it, because I have complicated feelings about that whole thing, physically as well as emotionally or psychologically.” What he will say, with a light shrug, is that it’s certainly a memorable way to end an episode: “I think it’s fun.”
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The finale of The Vampire Lestat premieres next Sunday on AMC.
The Lord of the Rings fans have a lot to be excited about this year and beyond, with new releases coming at least every few months. The biggest new project on the schedule is the long-awaited third season of The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power. The Tolkien-inspired series officially returns to streaming on November 11. Following TROP Season 3 is The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum, which is coming to theaters on December 17, 2027, the same day as Avengers: Secret Wars. Lord of the Rings fans who are also passionate about video games have a new open-world RPG from Warhorse on the way, the same studio that delivered both critically acclaimed Kingdom Come games. No word yet on when the new game will be released.
There is a new Lord of the Rings game with an expansion coming very soon that may have slipped under the radar, though. Free League Publishing recently announced a new expansion for The One Ring tabletop roleplaying game, The White Tower and the Hall of Gold. The new campaign is officially set to launch in September 2026, and it centers around Gondor and Rohan, putting players in the shows of those exploring the last great kingdoms of Men during the Third Age. This is around the same time that Sauron was rising to power as his influence spread like wildfire across Middle-earth. The new expansion is full of lore and exciting new adventures throughout the realms, and it’s set to be released as The Lord of the Rings: Realms of the South for The Lord of the Rings Roleplaying E5 version of the game. The new release includes a comprehensive bestiary also launching in September.
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Collider Exclusive · Middle-earth Quiz Which Lord of the Rings Character Are You? One Quiz · Ten Questions · Your Fate Revealed
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The road goes ever on. From the green hills of the Shire to the fires of Mount Doom, every soul in Middle-earth carries a destiny. Ten questions stand between you and the truth of who you are. Answer honestly — the One Ring has a way of revealing what we most want to hide.
💍Frodo
🌿Samwise
👑Aragorn
🔥Gandalf
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🏹Legolas
⚒️Gimli
👁️Sauron
🪨Gollum
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You are handed a responsibility that could destroy you. What do you do? The weight of the world falls on unlikely shoulders.
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Your closest companion is heading into terrible danger. You: True loyalty is revealed not in comfort, but in crisis.
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Enormous power is within your reach. Your instinct is: Power corrupts — but only those who reach for it.
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What does “home” mean to you? Where we long to return reveals who we truly are.
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When a battle is upon you, your approach is: War reveals what we are made of — whether we like it or not.
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Someone comes to you for advice in their darkest hour. You: Wisdom is not knowing all the answers — it’s knowing which questions to ask.
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How do you see yourself, honestly? Self-knowledge is the most dangerous kind.
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Which of these best describes your relationship with the natural world? Middle-earth speaks to those who know how to listen.
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You encounter a wretched, pitiable creature who has done terrible things. You: How we treat the fallen reveals the height of our character.
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When the quest is over and the songs are sung, what do you hope they say about you? In the end, we are all just stories.
The Fellowship Has Spoken Your Place in Middle-earth
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The scores below reveal your true character. Your highest number is your match. Even a tie tells a story — the Fellowship was never made of simple people.
💍 Frodo
🌿 Samwise
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👑 Aragorn
🔥 Gandalf
🏹 Legolas
⚒️ Gimli
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🪨 Gollum
You carry something heavy — and you carry it alone, even when you don’t have to. You were not born for greatness, and that is precisely why greatness chose you. Your courage is not the roaring, sword-swinging kind; it is quiet, stubborn, and terrifying in its refusal to quit. The Ring weighs on you more than anyone can see, and still you walk toward the fire. That is not weakness. That is the rarest kind of strength there is.
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You are, without question, the best of them. Not the most powerful, not the most celebrated — but the most essential. Your loyalty is not a trait; it is a force of nature. You would carry the person you love up the slopes of Mount Doom if it came to that, and we both know you’d do it without being asked. The world needs more people like you, and the world is lucky it has even one.
You were born to lead, and you have spent years running from it. The crown is yours by right, but you know better than anyone that right means nothing without the will and the worthiness to back it up. You are tempered by loss, shaped by long roads, and defined by a code of honour you hold to even when no one is watching. When you finally step forward, the world shifts. Because it was always waiting for you.
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You have seen more than you let on, and you say less than you know — which is exactly as it should be. You are a catalyst: you do not fight the battles yourself, you ignite the people who can. Your wisdom comes not from books but from an age of watching what happens when it is ignored. You arrive precisely when you mean to, and your presence alone changes what is possible. A wizard is never late.
Graceful, perceptive, and almost preternaturally calm under pressure — you see things others miss and act before others react. You do not need to make a scene to be remarkable; your presence speaks for itself. You are loyal to those you choose to stand beside, and that choice is not made lightly. You have lived long enough to know that the most beautiful things in this world are also the most fragile, and that is why you fight to protect them.
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You are loud, proud, and absolutely formidable — and beneath all of that is one of the most fiercely loyal hearts in Middle-earth. You don’t do anything by half measures. Your friendships are forged like iron, your grudges run as deep as mines, and your courage in battle is the kind that makes legends. You came into this fellowship suspicious of everyone and ended it willing to die for an elf. That is not a small thing. That is everything.
You think in centuries and act in absolutes. Order, dominion, control — not because you are cruel by nature, but because you have decided that the world left to itself always falls apart, and you are the only one with the vision and the will to hold it together. You were not always this. Something was lost, or taken, or betrayed, and the version of you that stands now is the answer to that wound. The tragedy is that you’re not entirely wrong — just entirely too far gone to course-correct.
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You are a study in contradiction — pitiable and dangerous, cunning and broken, capable of both cruelty and something that once resembled love. You are defined by loss: of innocence, of self, of the one thing that gave your existence meaning. Two voices war inside you constantly, and the tragedy is that the better one sometimes wins, just not often enough, and never at the right moment. You are a warning, yes — but also a mirror. We are all a little Gollum, given the right ring and enough time.
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Who Stars in ‘The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum’?
The first live-action Lord of the Rings movie in over 10 years is bringing back franchise veterans, including Ian McKellen as Gandalf, Lee Pace as Thranduil, Elijah Wood as Frodo, and Andy Serkis as Gollum. Additional cast members include Anya Taylor-Joy as Seren, Leo Woodall as Halvard, Kate Winslet as Marigol, and Jamie Dornan as Aragorn. Peter Jackson is producing and writing the new Lord of the Rings movie and overseeing the production personally, with the talented Andy Serkis directing. Philippa Boyens, Phoebe Gittins, and Art Papageorgiou also worked on the script for The Hunt for Gollum.
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December 17, 2027
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Arty Papageorgiou, Phoebe Gittins, Fran Walsh, Philippa Boyens, J.R.R. Tolkien
The appeal of science fiction is the vast worlds that the stories we watch can take us to. A time machine can take us to the past, while a spaceship can take us to, well, space! The latter have served as places where the narratives familiar on our surface become even more extraordinary in the galaxy. Within the larger sci-fi space genre is the space opera, stories that emphasize grand, sweeping adventures, high-stakes drama, and epic conflicts over scientific accuracy; they’re battles of good and evil that only imagination could think up.
The most familiar space opera in pop culture is Star Wars, and since its massive success, the subgenre has found its place on the small screen. Here, we discuss ten near-perfect space operas no one remembers today. The series on this list are set in vast galactic empires, feature interstellar warfare, and chronicle larger-than-life characters, prioritizing epic storytelling, which is why the devoted fans adore them.
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‘Buck Rogers in the 25th Century’ (1979-1981)
Gil Gerard as Buck Rogers and Pamela Hensley as Princess Ardala as ‘Buck Rogers in the 25th Century.’Image via NBC
Back in 1928, Philip Francis Nowlan created an iconic character known as Buck Rogers. Since then, he has appeared in an assortment of media, including comic strips, radio, and novellas. Nearly 50 years later, the character returned to the small screen in the two-season space opera Buck Rogers in the 25th Century, following the adventures of Captain William “Buck” Rogers (Gil Gerard), a 20th-century astronaut accidentally frozen in space for 500 years. Revived in 2491, he discovers Earth rebuilding from nuclear war and uses his piloting skills to defend the planet against alien empires and galactic villains.
Buck Rogers in the 25th Century struck a balance between high-stakes cosmic adventure and unapologetic pulp charm. From evil galactic empires with seductive space princesses to dogfights in sleek, futuristic starfighters, there was a cinematic quality to the television budget. Buck Rogers in the 25th Centurychose kitsch over a philosophical sci-fi thriller. By never taking itself too seriously, the series rarely did, relying on clever humor and dazzling visual design that was bright and optimistic. Certainly a product of its time, this gemwas meant to entertain first and foremost.
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‘Dark Matter’ (2015-2017)
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Even though a second season is around the corner, there is a faction of TV-watchers who either forgot about or have never even realized Dark Matter existed. Created by Blake Crouch, based on his 2016 novel, it follows Jason Dessen (Joel Edgerton), a Chicago physicist who is abducted and thrust into the multiverse. He wakes up in alternate realities where his life choices went differently, and he must fight his way back home through a labyrinth of parallel worlds to save his true family from the most dangerous foe imaginable: himself.
A deeply character-driven love story set within a high-stakes multiverse thriller, Dark Matter explores the roads not taken, challenging viewers with a core question: Are you happy in your life? Blending epic space-opera ambition with deeply intimate family drama, Dark Matter uses “space” in terms of the infinite multiverse. It’s the ultimate “what if” story, taking a protagonist and introducing twisted reflections of his life and career, leading to a masterful, multidimensional war fought on a personal level. It may not use the stars as its backdrop, but its space opera sensibility makes it a near-perfect option.
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‘Farscape’ (1999-2003)
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Farscape chronicles the adventures of Earth astronaut John Crichton (Ben Browder), who is accidentally sucked through a wormhole into a distant, hostile part of the universe. He ends up aboard Moya, a living spaceship, alongside a crew of escaped alien fugitives while being relentlessly hunted by a merciless military empire. The antithesis of Star Trek, Farscape blends space-opera adventure and dark emotional arcs with innovative, groundbreaking puppetry.
The massive allure of the series was the incredible work by The Jim Henson Company and the creatures they created. The series uses a stranger-in-a-strange-land premise, with Crichton using modern science and pop-culture references to survive, often clashing with and enlightening his alien crewmates. It flipped the good-guy tropes on its head, as the merry band of convicts operated in moral shades of grey. If you’re looking for romance, look no further than Crichton and Peacekeeper warrior Aeryn Sun (Claudia Black). Prefer slapstick, bizarre humor, or gut-wrenching psychological horror? Farscape has you covered. It’s a time capsule series that truly delivered on all cylinders.
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‘Killjoys’ (2015-2019)
Dutch (Hannah John-Kamen), Johnny (Aaron Ashmore), and D’avin (Luke Macfarlane) in KilljoysImage via SYFY
Coming out of Canada was one of the more underrated space adventure series, Killjoys. A thrilling space Western, Killjoys follows three interplanetary bounty hunters who work as a neutral police force. Dutch (Hannah John-Kamen)isa highly skilled, top-tier bounty hunter with a mysterious, dark past. John Jaqobis (Aaron Ashmore) is a kind-hearted, tech-savvy peacemaker who acts as the glue of the group. D’avin Jaqobis (Luke Macfarlane) is John’s older brother and an elite former soldier with combat skills and deep-seated military trauma.
The high-octane series blends the “monster-of-the-week” bounty-hunter format with a surprisingly deep, serialized sci-fi conspiracy, featuring unique worldbuilding and the ability to balance lighthearted humor with serious stakes. The heart comes from the found family dynamic built by the primary trio: each character is distinct enough that you may have a favorite, but together they create the perfect team. Killjoys was a show that let you dip in and out, but for those who journeyed through, it wove a massive, satisfying overarching narrative.
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Collider Exclusive · Sci-Fi Personality Quiz Which Sci-Fi Hero Are You Most Like? Paul Atreides · Captain Kirk · Princess Leia · Ellen Ripley · Max Rockatansky
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Five iconic heroes. Five completely different ways of facing an impossible universe. One of them shares your instincts, your values, and your particular way of refusing to back down. Eight questions will tell you which one.
🏜️Paul Atreides
🖖Capt. Kirk
✊Princess Leia
🔦Ellen Ripley
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🔥Max Rockatansky
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How do you lead when the stakes couldn’t be higher? The way you lead under pressure is the most honest thing about you.
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What is the thing you’d sacrifice everything else for? Your deepest motivation is your truest compass.
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How do you relate to the people around you? Who you are to others under pressure is who you really are.
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You’re facing a threat that no one else believes is real. What do you do? How you respond when you’re the only one who sees it defines everything.
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What has your heroism cost you personally? Every hero pays. The question is what — and whether they’d pay it again.
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How do you feel about the rules of the world you’re in? Every hero has a relationship with the system. What’s yours?
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When everything is on the line, what keeps you going? The answer is the most honest thing about you.
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Your Hero Has Been Identified Your Sci-Fi Hero Is…
Your answers point to the iconic sci-fi hero who shares your instincts, your values, and your particular way of facing the impossible.
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Arrakis · Dune
Paul Atreides
You carry a weight most people would crumble under — the knowledge of what you’re capable of, and the burden of what you might have to become.
You see further ahead than others and you plan accordingly, even when the vision frightens you.
You are driven by loyalty to your people and a sense of destiny you didn’t ask for but can’t escape.
Paul Atreides is not simply a hero — he is someone who understands the cost of power and chooses to bear it anyway.
That gravity, that willingness to carry what others won’t, is exactly you.
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USS Enterprise · Star Trek
Captain Kirk
You lead with instinct, warmth, and an absolute refusal to accept a no-win scenario — because you’ve always believed there’s a third option nobody else has thought of yet.
You take the mission seriously without ever taking yourself too seriously.
Your crew would follow you anywhere, not because you demand it, but because you’ve earned it.
Kirk’s genius isn’t tactical — it’s human. He reads people, bends rules with purpose, and wills outcomes into existence through sheer conviction.
That combination of warmth, audacity, and relentless optimism is unmistakably yours.
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The Rebellion · Star Wars
Princess Leia
You are the kind of person who holds the line when everyone else is losing faith — not because you’re fearless, but because giving up simply isn’t something you’re capable of.
You lead through conviction. Your voice carries because your belief is unshakeable.
You gave up everything ordinary the moment you chose the cause, and you’ve never looked back.
Leia is not a supporting character in her own story — she is the moral centre of the entire rebellion.
That same fierce, principled, unbreakable core is what defines you.
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The Nostromo · Alien
Ellen Ripley
You are not reckless, not grandiose, and not particularly interested in being anyone’s hero — you just refuse to stop when it matters.
You see threats clearly, you document the truth even when no one listens, and when the time comes you handle it yourself.
Ripley’s heroism is earned, not performed. She doesn’t have a speech — she has a flamethrower and a plan.
You share her composure under the worst possible pressure, and her refusal to pretend the monster isn’t there.
When it counts, you don’t flinch. That’s everything.
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The Wasteland · Mad Max
Max Rockatansky
You have been through fire that would break most people — and what came out the other side is something the world underestimates at its peril.
You don’t ask for help, don’t need validation, and don’t wait for anyone to tell you the rules no longer apply.
Your loyalty, when it finally arrives, is absolute — but it’s earned in silence and tested in action, not in words.
Max is not a nihilist. He is someone who lost everything and found, against his will, that he still has something worth protecting.
That bruised, stubborn, ultimately human core is exactly yours.
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‘Lexx’ (1996-2002)
Stanley H. Tweedle (Brian Downey) and Zev Bellringer (Eva Habermann) look forward in Lexx.Image via Sci Fi Channel
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Another space thriller from Canada with a ‘90s aesthetic is Lexx. Created by Lex Gigeroff and brothers Paul and Michael Donovan, Lexx was a bizarre and darkly satirical sci-fi series about a ragtag group of reluctant misfits who accidentally steal the “Lexx,” an enormous, sentient, dragonfly-shaped spaceship that doubles as the most destructive weapon in two universes. They wander through hostile and chaotic universes, avoiding the clutches of a tyrannical empire.
Leaning heavily into irony, parody, and adult-oriented humor rather than traditional space heroism, its subversion of every space opera trope allowed it to stand out uniquely on its own. Lexx lives and breathes via its band of anti-heroes and pokes fun at the genre within its worldbuilding. Each of the show’s four seasons has a distinct essence. The first two seasons are wild, raunchy space operas; the third season is a darker, slow-burn psychological journey on a literal hell-planet, and the fourth season is a satirical send-up set on modern-day Earth. And yet, they all thrive together as one complete series.
‘Space: 1999’ (1975-1977)
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If there might have been a rival to Doctor Who, it was Space: 1999. The classic space drama set in 1999 follows the 311 inhabitants of Moonbase Alpha, a scientific research station on the Moon. When a catastrophic nuclear waste explosion blasts the Moon out of Earth’s orbit, the crew is sent hurtling uncontrollably into deep space. The runaway moon serves as the crew’s unlikely spacecraft as they drift across the universe, encountering strange alien civilizations and cosmic phenomena, and battling for survival.
Across two epic seasons,Space: 1999combines cinematic hard-sci-fi aesthetics with surreal, philosophical storytelling through breathtaking practical effects, an existential focus, and an adventurous premise. Space: 1999 is revered for its special effects design by Academy Award winner Brian Johnson, who went on to work on Alien and The Empire Strikes Back. With realistic and cinematic weight on the small screen, Johnson helped craft some of the most believable and iconic spacecraft in genre history. By believing in the universe in which the characters occupied, the story of survival resonated.
‘Spaceballs: The Animated Series’ (2008-2009)
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There will most certainly be a faction of individuals reading this who will shake their heads at the inclusion of Spaceballs: The Animated Series. For those of us who have great reverence for the Mel Brooks film, the 13 episodes were the perfect way to scratch the itch of our beloved comedy classic. Created by Brooks and Thomas Meehan, the show follows the galactic misadventures of a ragtag space hero named Lone Starr (Rino Romano), a half-man/half-dog Barf (Tino Insana), and Princess Vespa (Daphne Zuniga) as they continually outwit the evil, power-hungry President Skroob (Brooks) and his bumbling henchman, Dark Helmet (Dee Bradley Baker).
Each episode targeted a different blockbuster franchise or pop culture element, such as the Star Wars prequel trilogy, The Lord of the Rings, and video games like Grand Theft Auto. If you admire the Brooks brand of humor, Spaceballs: The Animated Series is exactly what you expect. The series is gloriously nostalgic, and animation allowed the parodies to have fewer budgetary constraints, exaggerating the spectacle. The space oddities are bigger and better than ever, and the animation style was distinct, but the viewing accessibility was, well, not universal. Still, if you were counting down to Spaceballs: The New One, you absolutely tuned in to this short-lived space series.
‘The Expanse’ (2015-2022)
Detective Josephus Miller (Thomas Jane) wears a protective suit and helmet as he treks through a peculiar, luminescent blue field in ‘The Expanse’ Season 2, Episode 5 “Home”.Image via SYFY
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A major reason some of these shows have been forgotten might be the place where they aired. Nothing against Syfy, but the weight of the network was outmatched by the big-name streamers. Nevertheless, Syfy delivered one of the best space shows of the 21st century: The Expanse, set in a future where humanity has colonized the solar system. Now, there are political tensions and military conflicts among three factions: Earth, a militarized Mars, and the working-class citizens of the Asteroid Belt, all while a mysterious alien technology threatens to destroy them.
To some, The Expanse played out like Game of Thrones in space. The series excelled at geopolitics, weaving together the converging interests and deeply flawed perspectives of three major factions through a story of survival, power, and exploitation rather than the classic good-versus-evil. The worldbuilding was some of the strongest in the genre. Leading the ensemble were Thomas Jane as Joe Miller, a gritty, cynical detective, and Shohreh Aghdashloo as Chrisjen Avasarala, alongside an ensemble that served as the heart of the show.The Expanse was an epic and ambitious series that felt cinematic in scale.
‘The Orville’ (2017-Present)
Seth MacFarlane as Ed Mercer on The Orville.Image via Hulu.
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There are very few things that Seth MacFarlane can’t do, and we’re here to celebrate another of his masterpieces, The Orville. The narrative centers on Captain Ed Mercer (MacFarlane), who gets command of the U.S.S. Orville to get his career back on track after a difficult divorce. In a twist of workplace awkwardness, Captain Mercer’s ex-wife, Commander Kelly Grayson (Adrianne Palicki), is assigned to his ship as his First Officer. Joining them are an eclectic mix of humans and aliens.
Inspired by classic Star Trek, The Orville quickly moved away from parody to earn its own identity, positioning itself more as a touching love letter to science fiction space operas. The blend of heart and humor may be different than other MacFarlane projects, yet his stamp is very present. The characters truly drive the action, with each member of the crew grounded in real-world themes. From a visual perspective, The Orville made great use of its big budget: the visual effects, space battles, and alien designs are at a popcorn-blockbuster level. The Orville’s embrace of optimism and hope made it a comforting show, which space operas tend not to be.
‘Vagrant Queen’ (2020)
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Sometimes a legacy is born by being canceled too soon — for Vagrant Queen, the Jem Garrard-created series’ single season was near-perfect. Airing on Syfy for ten triumphant episodes, it is a snarky space opera that follows Elida (Adriyan Rae), an overthrown child queen who becomes an outlaw scavenger. When she learns her mother is still alive, she and her crew — Isaac (Tim Rozon), a charming rogue “frenemy,” and Amae (Alex McGregor), an optimistic, tech-savvy mechanic — embark on a dangerous galaxy-wide rescue mission, all while being hunted by an unhinged military leader obsessed with wiping out her bloodline.
Based on the Vault Comics series by Magdalene Visaggio and Jason Smith, Vagrant Queen rejects the typical, gritty doom-and-gloom of modern sci-fi in exchange for colorful and campy adventures. Many hero stories focus on the chosen one arc; here, that’s tossed out the window. Elida is a deposed child queen-turned-scavenger who has absolutely zero interest in returning to her throne. In doing so, her journey explores the nuances of the burden of royal expectations, making her a highly relatable, reluctant hero. The story is fun and funky, leaning into sharp, witty banter and confrontational buddy relationships,featuring an all-female writing and directing team, elevating diverse voices and representation.
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Some handbags only work with certain outfits. However, there are styles that you instinctively reach for day after day because they look good with literally everything. Courteney Cox reminded Us why a woven crossbody bag belongs in the second category. The actress was seen last week carrying the effortlessly chic style with one of her signature casual looks. And unsurprisingly, we’re ready to copy it ASAP.
The Friends alum was spotted in Malibu, CA on July 28, 2026, wearing relaxed blue jeans, a button-up shirt and classic black flats. Instead of relying on flashy accessories, Cox finished the outfit with a black woven crossbody that tied everything together. The timeless texture gave the laid-back look a more elevated feel while still being practical enough for everyday wear.
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Luckily, recreating the look doesn’t require a designer budget. The Dabdays Woven Crossbody Bag delivers the same woven finish and sleek silhouette for $44 on Amazon. Available in Cox’s classic black, it’s the kind of bag that quietly works with nearly everything already hanging in your closet.
Packing for vacation always sounds easier than it actually is. You want shoes that can survive cobblestone streets, airport terminals and long sightseeing days — all while feeling comfortable and looking effortlessly cool. As it turns out, Courteney Cox may have found the perfect pair, and they’re on sale right now. The Adidas Adilette Comfort […]
The vegan leather bag features an intricate woven design, a roomy main compartment and an adjustable strap that lets you wear it over your shoulder or as a crossbody. A secure zip closure and interior slip pocket help keep everyday essentials organized and safe, whether you’re heading to brunch, running errands or catching a flight.
One shopper who called the bag “stunning and timeless” wrote in a review, “The craftsmanship is evident in every detail, from the stitching to the hardware. It adds a touch of elegance to any outfit.”
Other reviewers say it’s just as functional as it is stylish. A customer praised the “easy-to-adjust” straps, as well as the practical design, which “held all the essentials without being too heavy.”
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We’re leaning into the black hue style to get the star’s look. However, if you’re looking for a little more color, the bag also comes in camel, burgundy, silver and several other versatile shades.
Like Cox’s effortlessly cool style, this woven crossbody proves that the best accessories don’t have to steal the spotlight. They simply make every outfit look better. Whether you’re pairing it with jeans, breezy dresses or tailored separates this season, it’s an easy way to add a polished touch.
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Gisele Bündchen is giving Us a masterclass in beach style, and honestly, it’s a summertime look that women in their 40s will instantly fawn over. During a beach day in Tahiti, the supermodel reached for a timeless white bikini style that felt equal parts polished, relaxed and endlessly flattering. The best part is you don’t […]
Aaron Rodgers is getting honest about the painful rift that kept his family members at odds with each other for years.
The veteran quarterback credited his marriage to his wife, Brittani, for inspiring a long-awaited reconciliation with his family, while also dropping a subtle nod to those who handled the private conflict publicly.
Notably, Aaron’s wife also supported and encouraged him to do one more year with the Steelers to see how it turns out.
After years of sitting out August exhibition games, Aaron is set to suit up during Pittsburgh’s first two preseason matchups against the Packers and the Jets.
During a candid conversation about his career, Aaron’s personal life also came up. Speaking on his recent family reconciliation, he noted that his wife was a major catalyst for the repair of the long-strained relationship.
Reflecting on the resolution, Aaron noted that while he always believed family disputes should stay out of the media, not everyone in his family adhered to that boundary. This appeared to be a subtle nod to his brother Jordan’s public comments during their separation.
“Now, not everybody in the family adhered to the same thing, but there are different things, situations, experiences, and people that actually change your life,” Aaron admitted to The Athletic.
Nevertheless, he expressed deep gratitude for having closed the rift and for reconnecting with his parents.
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Aaron Rodgers Revealed The Role His Wife Played In His Family Reconciliation
Building on his recent reflections, Aaron elaborated further on how his private marriage created the foundation for his family reunion.
The Blast reported that in a candid interview, he explained that his wife, Brittani, provided the steady emotional backing he needed to address a feud that had stretched back to 2014.
Following a viral social media post showing the quarterback reunited with his parents and brother, Aaron addressed the overwhelming public response, admitting that marrying Brittani served as a true catalyst for opening up a dialogue.
“A big part of it was getting married, and having those conversations with my wife that allowed me to kind of open up to the possibility of coming together,” he explained.
Quiet Steps Toward Healing Began Months Before Public Social Media Posts
Things you love to see:#Steelers QB Aaron Rodgers, who has remained distanced from his immediate family over the years, posted pictures on Instagram with his mom, dad, brother and more. ❤️ pic.twitter.com/Z7ZfuRlrCU
While recent public posts brought attention to Aaron’s restored family dynamic, the foundation for healing had actually been laid long before the quarterback shared it online.
According to The Blast, the initial steps toward mending their nearly decade-long separation began as far back as 2023, setting the stage for more public milestones in the months that followed.
In April, the family gathered for the inaugural Pleasant Valley High School Athletics Hall of Fame ceremony, where Aaron was inducted into the school’s Hall of Fame.
During the event, witnesses noted that Aaron appeared relaxed and in high spirits while sitting, talking, and laughing with his family. Taking the podium to deliver his acceptance speech, he publicly acknowledged and thanked them, offering a clear sign that the tension had dissolved.
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Aaron Rodgers’ Wife Also Influenced His Career Choices
In addition to helping him find stability in his personal life, Aaron’s wife also had a say in his career choices. He recently highlighted how his marriage influenced his decision to continue his professional football career, as reported by The Blast.
As the veteran quarterback prepares for his 22nd season in the league, he made it clear that his return to Pittsburgh would likely mark the definitive end of his playing career.
However, before committing to one final run under center, it took a combination of key coaching changes and direct encouragement from his wife to convince him to suit up once more.
The NFL icon admitted that he had initially contemplated walking away after last season, but his perspective shifted significantly following Pittsburgh’s hiring of head coach Mike McCarthy. He also revealed that discussions with his wife, Brittani, were central to making the choice to play one more season.
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Despite speaking so lovingly about his wife’s role in his personal life and career, Aaron’s statements sparked a mix of skepticism and defense over his wife’s low-profile identity.
Following his comments regarding his decision to return for one final season, online users immediately zeroed in on his references to his wife, Brittani.
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Given that she has intentionally avoided the public spotlight, rumors and sarcastic commentary quickly spread across platforms, per The Blast.
One user joked about how media outlets can track down anyone except Aaron’s spouse, leading to a wave of trolling that targeted the couple’s privacy.
However, another set of fans quickly rallied to the MVP’s defense, pushing back against the online cynicism and pointing out that the athlete has been transparent about his wife’s desire to remain private.
Kamri Peterson recalled the exact moment she found out she would be part of the Dancing With the Stars troupe for season 35.
“I was in a hotel room. I was at a dance convention. I was in a hotel room all by myself. I got the call,” Peterson, 18, told Us exclusively at Dancing With the Stars Con 2026. “I was absolutely shocked and so excited.”
“I was just so excited. I really don’t think I’ve ever been so happy in my entire life,” she gushed. “I called my mom first, and then I called my dad, and then I called one of my best friends’ moms, Felicia, and then my best friend Malakai.”
Several Dancing With the Stars pro dancers began their journey in the ballroom in the troupe. The hit dance competition first introduced its troupe during 2011’s season 12, featuring a selection of performers who didn’t have a celebrity partner but still appeared in group numbers and their own “bumpers” between competitive routines. “When I first […]
News broke on Sunday, August 2, at the first-ever DWTS Con that Peterson will perform in the troupe for the upcoming season of the hit show. When Peterson appeared on DWTS: Juniors in 2018, she was partnered up with Little Big Shots alum Akash Vukoti with help from mentor Witney Carson.
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“One of my favorite pros is Witney because she was my pro on Juniors, so I always feel like that’s so fun,” Peterson told Us. “I love Rylee [Arnold] because I grew up with [her], so it’s so fun seeing her.”
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She continued: “But literally, there’s Dani[ella Karagach]. I grew up watching Dani even before I was on Juniors. I’d watch her videos on YouTube. Like, I have been a die-hard fan of Dani since before Juniors. I mean, before Dancing With the Stars. So, yeah, I mean, literally everyone. Everyone’s so good.”
Peterson said being on DWTS: Juniors was an experience that shaped her life, adding, “I just remember having the absolute time of my life. Like, literally, my favorite memories ever are from that show.”
“This is my first performance with Dancing With the Stars since Dancing With the Stars: Juniors. I’m just so excited,” she shared from the Acrisure Arena in Palm Springs, California. “It’s surreal because this is such a big dream of mine. So it’s been amazing, and I feel like everyone’s had a lot of fun. I’ve had a lot of fun. It’s been amazing.”
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ABC has yet to announce the rest of the season 35 troupe members — or the pro roster — but so far, fans can expect to see celebs Ciara Miller, Maura Higgins, Jackson Olson and Guillermo Rodriguez competing in the ballroom this fall.
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Peterson, meanwhile, is looking forward to leaving her mark, telling Us, “I want to inspire the younger generation. I want them to see that dance doesn’t have to be so serious. It can also be something that’s just fun because I feel like, at least for me, dance is something that I do because I enjoy it, not because I have to.”
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She concluded: “And I feel like sometimes people get a little distracted by the fact that ‘Oh, we have to win, we have to do this, we have to do that,’ but also we dance because we love it, so I think I want to show people that dance can be fun. It doesn’t always have to be competitive and scary.”
Dancing With the Stars returns to ABC with a two-night premiere starting Tuesday, September 15.
Last July, Rasheeda Frost let her supporters know: “I ain’t never leaving Kirk.” That line alone had the freestyle buzzing across the internet. While some found humor in her approach to long-standing shade against her husband, others kept the hate train choo-chooing! More than a year later, Rasheeda is resurfacing her iconic lyrics to participate in a viral TikTok trend. Now, fans are divided as they debate the couple’s relationship history and Kirk Frost’s infidelities.
Mrs. Frost dropped by Antoinette Media for a chat and participated in an acting challenge that’s been sweeping the internet. Folks have been picking a quote and repeating it in different emotional tones. In Rasheeda’s case, she used the tones happy, sad, sarcastic, disappointed, angry and flirty. Each time she repeated the phrase, “I ain’t leaving Kirk.” She appeared to enjoy the internet challenge and seemingly put her all into each acting cue. As mentioned, Rasheeda Frost debuted the freestyle rap that features those lyrics in July 2025.
Recap Of Kirk Frost’s Track Record
More than 10 years ago, Kirk Frost gagged his and Rasheeda’s fans after they learned of his cheating ways. During ‘Love & Hip Hop ATL’ S2 airing in 2013, his wife revealed her pregnancy with son Karter. Kirk’s reaction appeared to be less than ideal as he asked Rasheeda for an abortion and questioned who the father was. Later in S2 of ‘LHHATL’, camera caught Kirk Frost kissing and partying with two women or as most people call it: cheating. By the following year, in 2014, Kirk acted on his doubt toward his wife and tested Karter’s DNA. By 2017, Jasmine Washington came forward with her and Kirk Frost’s affair. Approximately two years laterk, court-ordered DNA proved he was the father. Their son was secretly born in 2016 and the following year she joined the ‘LHHATL’ cast, where her and Kirk’s coparenting issues got air time.
Todd Tucker Asks Question About Dating: “How Young Is Too Young?”
On Monday, August 3, Todd Tucker took to Instagram with a question for the internet to weigh in on. Furthermore, he noted that he’s always “asking for a friend,” but was wondering, as one gets back into the dating world, “How young is too young?”
“And is there an age that’s too old?” he continued. “So my body said if you’re gonna go younger, you have to go your oldest child’s age, and add eight years. So my daughter Kayla is what? 30? So eight years is 38. Is that appropriate? Imma be 53. Then, another friend said it’s half your age plus seven… And then how old is too old? Can I go 60? 65?”
Todd Tucker Raises Eyebrows With Question About Dating
Social media users entered TSR’s comment section with raised eyebrows to Todd Tucker’s question about dating.
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Instagram user @brittani__nicole wrote, “If you gotta ask I’m suspicious 🤔”
While Instagram user @spunky_brewstah added, “If you gotta ask 😏 knowing good and damn well you just added that ‘how old is too old’ for razzle dazzle. However I am not razzled nor am I dazzled so…”
Instagram user @tamashintl wrote, “Date your age group. You’ll have more in common and lots to talk about than someone slightly older than your daughter. Simple as that.”
While Instagram user @rosekransmami added, “🌽 He always single and looking lol he never had these questions when he was married and cheating”
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Instagram user @md29creations wrote, “Asking for a friend, okay Todd😂”
While Instagram user @laysia_jaayy added, “He trying to see how young he can go without scrutiny”
Instagram user @boriibillions__ wrote, “Men think the single life so fun until you 50 divorced & on the internet asking questions you know the answer to all because you want attention from your ex wife .”
While Instagram user @jeliroleearthwalker added, “I liked him better. When he was married and quiet”
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Instagram user @mochalamode wrote, “IF YOU GOTTA ASK YOU SHOULDN’T BE DOING IT🧐🤔🙁😐”
While Instagram user @legendary_berry added, “If you’re even asking this question, I think you know the answer.”
Instagram user @yellow_dymond wrote, “The ink just dried on the divorce decree🫠”
While Instagram user @yasmeeniana added, “He’s scheming. I can see it in his eyes.”
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Instagram user @dewithluv wrote, “Too old to be using the wrong ‘to/too’ I can say that much”
His & Kandi Burruss’ daughter, Riley, Recently Opened Up About Their Divorce
As The Shade Room previously reported, Kandi Burruss announced her and Todd Tucker’s split in November 2025. This, after they were married for almost 12 years. Last month, their daughter Riley opened up about the impact of their divorce.
Alan Ritchson is rapidly becoming the King of Hollywood, with the rate he’s going at. We’re running out of characters to describe the sheer number of projects he’s got on the go, but this next one might be the most ambitious project he’s signed up to yet. His appearance in Fast X seems to have given him a taste for high octane thrills, because he’s doing his own take on the mega franchise.
Deadline is reporting that Netflix has partnered with Ritchson on an untitled MotoGP-set heist thriller, which will serve as the first project under the actor’s newly signed first-look feature deal with the streamer. Ritchson will both star in and produce the film through his Dancing Skeleton banner, with longtime Fast & Furious writer Chris Morgan penning the screenplay. MotoGP is fully involved with the project and will consult on it for Ritchson. The announcement comes just days after Ritchson revealed he had acquired the rights to MotoGP while speaking on Dax Shepard’s Armchair Expert podcast.
“I got the rights to MotoGP. I love motorcycles. They’re so fun. I want to tell stories about it. I want to make a cool, Fast and Furious kind of thing for motorcycles, like international.”
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He also revealed he’d already begun extensive stunt preparation for the film, which he’s clearly keen to be involved with practically on every level, if he can be.
“I had just set up a film where I would be riding every bike in that thing and riding it in crazy scenarios. So I really got to know how to do every kind of stunt. I have every kind of bike you can imagine, all levels of stunt bikes, dirt bikes, and I practice on these things all the time.”
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Collider Exclusive · Sci-Fi Personality Quiz Which Sci-Fi Hero Are You Most Like? Paul Atreides · Captain Kirk · Princess Leia · Ellen Ripley · Max Rockatansky
Five iconic heroes. Five completely different ways of facing an impossible universe. One of them shares your instincts, your values, and your particular way of refusing to back down. Eight questions will tell you which one.
🏜️Paul Atreides
🖖Capt. Kirk
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✊Princess Leia
🔦Ellen Ripley
🔥Max Rockatansky
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How do you lead when the stakes couldn’t be higher? The way you lead under pressure is the most honest thing about you.
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What is your greatest strength in a crisis? The quality that keeps you alive when everything else fails.
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What is the thing you’d sacrifice everything else for? Your deepest motivation is your truest compass.
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How do you relate to the people around you? Who you are to others under pressure is who you really are.
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You’re facing a threat that no one else believes is real. What do you do? How you respond when you’re the only one who sees it defines everything.
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What has your heroism cost you personally? Every hero pays. The question is what — and whether they’d pay it again.
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How do you feel about the rules of the world you’re in? Every hero has a relationship with the system. What’s yours?
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When everything is on the line, what keeps you going? The answer is the most honest thing about you.
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Your Hero Has Been Identified Your Sci-Fi Hero Is…
Your answers point to the iconic sci-fi hero who shares your instincts, your values, and your particular way of facing the impossible.
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Arrakis · Dune
Paul Atreides
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You carry a weight most people would crumble under — the knowledge of what you’re capable of, and the burden of what you might have to become.
You see further ahead than others and you plan accordingly, even when the vision frightens you.
You are driven by loyalty to your people and a sense of destiny you didn’t ask for but can’t escape.
Paul Atreides is not simply a hero — he is someone who understands the cost of power and chooses to bear it anyway.
That gravity, that willingness to carry what others won’t, is exactly you.
USS Enterprise · Star Trek
Captain Kirk
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You lead with instinct, warmth, and an absolute refusal to accept a no-win scenario — because you’ve always believed there’s a third option nobody else has thought of yet.
You take the mission seriously without ever taking yourself too seriously.
Your crew would follow you anywhere, not because you demand it, but because you’ve earned it.
Kirk’s genius isn’t tactical — it’s human. He reads people, bends rules with purpose, and wills outcomes into existence through sheer conviction.
That combination of warmth, audacity, and relentless optimism is unmistakably yours.
The Rebellion · Star Wars
Princess Leia
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You are the kind of person who holds the line when everyone else is losing faith — not because you’re fearless, but because giving up simply isn’t something you’re capable of.
You lead through conviction. Your voice carries because your belief is unshakeable.
You gave up everything ordinary the moment you chose the cause, and you’ve never looked back.
Leia is not a supporting character in her own story — she is the moral centre of the entire rebellion.
That same fierce, principled, unbreakable core is what defines you.
The Nostromo · Alien
Ellen Ripley
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You are not reckless, not grandiose, and not particularly interested in being anyone’s hero — you just refuse to stop when it matters.
You see threats clearly, you document the truth even when no one listens, and when the time comes you handle it yourself.
Ripley’s heroism is earned, not performed. She doesn’t have a speech — she has a flamethrower and a plan.
You share her composure under the worst possible pressure, and her refusal to pretend the monster isn’t there.
When it counts, you don’t flinch. That’s everything.
The Wasteland · Mad Max
Max Rockatansky
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You have been through fire that would break most people — and what came out the other side is something the world underestimates at its peril.
You don’t ask for help, don’t need validation, and don’t wait for anyone to tell you the rules no longer apply.
Your loyalty, when it finally arrives, is absolute — but it’s earned in silence and tested in action, not in words.
Max is not a nihilist. He is someone who lost everything and found, against his will, that he still has something worth protecting.
That bruised, stubborn, ultimately human core is exactly yours.
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Alan Ritchson Will Partner With Netflix
The MotoGP thriller also signals Netflix’s growing confidence in Ritchson following the enormous success of War Machine. The sci-fi action blockbuster amassed 139.9 million views during its first 91 days, becoming one of Netflix’s biggest original movie hits and earning an immediate sequel.
Under the new first-look deal, Ritchson will star in and produce multiple feature films for Netflix. He’s already attached to headline Maelstrom, directed by Jaume Collet-Serra, while also fronting an untitled survival competition series for the streamer.
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