When it comes to detective shows, it’s a genre that’s been explored time and time again. From grittier versions like True Detective to more mind-bending puzzle ones like Sherlock or High Potential, TV has reminded audiences time and time again how satisfying it is to see a crime or murder take place, and retrace steps until it’s solved, and the people responsible are behind bars.

But while there’s no shortage of the genre on TV, there are few detective shows that lasted longer than ITV’s Poirot. First aired in January 1989, the beloved series, which ran for 13 series and 24 years, brought to life one of Agatha Christie‘s most beloved crime sleuths, and entertained millions with its episodic cases. But as a new about Poirot series gets announced (more on that later), Poirot’s stellar final episode continues to be worth remembering, and celebrating.

The Last Episode of ‘Poirot’ Marked a Major Shift

The last episode of Poirot, aka Series 13, Episode 5, titled “Curtain: Poirot’s Last Case,” ended the series with a memorable, perhaps even frustrating twist. After watching David Suchet’s Poirot expose murderers and insist on the importance of justice for more than two decades, the series ends by giving him a case that destroys the moral certainty he held so highly. The episode presents him with a suspect, Stephen Norton, who, instead of being a traditional criminal and killer, has been psychologically manipulating people and making them into killers. When Poirot connects the dots and traces the killings to Norton, he realizes he’s facing one of his most frightening opponents to date: someone who has others commit murders for him, leaving him entirely unscathed. Poirot then knows of Norton’s guilt and involvement, but has virtually no evidence to stop him.

As examples (and bodies) of Norton’s antics continue to pile up, Poirot, frustrated by his powerlessness, and adamant that Norton will continue to cause harm, believes he has no choice than to stop him himself. As a result, while perhaps going against the unwavering, morally firm and rule-following persona he’s been in the past 13 seasons, Poirot becomes a murderer himself. He concocts a plan and kills Norton in cold blood, making his final victory the darkest and most morally unsettling case of the entire series. After that, the series ends with Poirot killing himself in an act of self-sacrifice, unsure whether saving future victims justified what he did.

There’s a New Poirot Series Coming Soon

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While the ending of Poirot certainly finished the series on a memorable and character-ending note, the beloved Christie character will be returning to screens. As announced by the BBC last month, the studio is working on a new series titled Hercule, which will see Edward Bluemel, known for My Lady Jane and Agatha Christie’s Seven Dials, as a younger, more naive Hercule Poirot in his formative years as a young detective. The series, which started filming this summer, will “take a magnifying glass” into three of Christie’s most celebrated stories, including 1933’s Lord Edgware Dies. “I feel very lucky to have been trusted with such an iconic character who has been played by so many great actors,” Bluemel said in the series announcement on BritBox. “I can’t wait to continue Hercule’s legacy.”

With all that said, while Agatha Christie’s hero Hercule Poirot will certainly continue to be adapted to the big and small screen time and time again, David Suchet’s version in the long-running series Poirot is one of the most notable onscreen versions. With 13 incredible seasons, and a finale that was as shocking as it was entertaining, the series solidified itself as one of the best detective shows of all time. The upcoming BBC series Hercule certainly has some big shoes to fill.

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Anthony Horowitz, Nick Dear, David Renwick, Guy Andrews, Douglas Watkinson, Kevin Elyot, Mark Gatiss, Andrew Marshall, Stewart Harcourt, Michael Baker, Bill Craig, David Pirie, David Reid, Peter Flannery, Philomena McDonagh, T.R. Bowen, William Humble, Ian Hallard, Russell Murray, Rod Beacham

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The future of The Mandalorian is shrouded in mystery, but at least one star of the show is ready for her own solo spotlight. Katee Sackhoff is ready to bring the Mandalorian warrior Bo-Katan Kryze back to life, but it might not mean donning her armor. Sackhoff commented on the possibility of a spin-off at a panel at last weekend’s Tampa Bay Comic Con hosted by Collider’s Maggie Lovitt.

Sackhoff, a veteran of science fiction movies and films like Battlestar Galactica and Riddick, first voiced Bo-Katan on the animated series The Clone Wars. The sister of Duchess Satine, ruler of the planet Mandalore, Bo-Katan joined with the insurgent Death Watch faction to overthrow her sister, only to be horrified as they and their ally, Darth Maul, executed her. Sackhoff returned to the character in the animated series Rebels, having been dethroned by the Empire. Sackhoff then portrayed the character in live-action for the first time on The Mandalorian, where Bo-Katan allied with Din Djarin (Pedro Pascal) to reclaim the devastated planet Mandalore and rule the remaining Mandalorians.

Sackhoff wants to explore the character again: not in the form of a follow-up to her character’s arc on The Mandalorian, but a prequel that would examine the dynamic between her and Satine. While Satine was always destined for the throne, Bo-Katan was simply a spare. She doesn’t think live-action would be the best medium for it, either:

…so I’ve always wanted to see what that life was like for them growing up, and who Bo was when she was little…I always saw her as like this spitfire, like this kid who just ran around and did whatever she wanted because nobody paid attention to her because all the focus was on her sister, and I just really want to see that…I think animation would be a beautiful way to be able to see that story play out.

If fans want to see the spin-off come to fruition, Sackhoff jokingly recommends that they stalk newly-minted Star Wars head honcho Dave Filoni, who created Bo-Katan as the writer of her debut Clone Wars episode.

What Star Wars Animated Projects Are in the Works?

One animated Star Wars project was just released last week: Lego Star Wars: The Mandalorian, a humorous retelling of The Mandalorian TV series, in which Sackhoff reprised her role as Bo-Katan. Coming up next year is the second season of Maul: Shadow Lord, the tale of onetime Sith Lord Maul (Sam Witwer), who is now building a criminal empire in the wake of the rise of the Empire.

Stay tuned to Collider for future updates.

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Jack Doherty built an online empire by provoking strangers, staging confrontations, and pushing pranks to their limits, but a former classmate now claims his troubling behavior began long before fame. The 22-year-old YouTuber was recently arrested in Florida on a misdemeanor domestic battery charge, adding another legal controversy to a career shaped by increasingly outrageous stunts. As questions surround his latest arrest, people from Doherty’s past are speaking out about his alleged conduct at school and behind the scenes of his content business.

Doherty grew up in Sea Cliff, New York, where he reportedly lived with his family in a four-bedroom home valued at approximately $1.2 million. He began attracting an audience at 13 by sharing trampoline stunts, hockey trick shots, prank calls, and other seemingly harmless videos.

As his following grew, one former classmate claimed that Doherty began treating his school, teachers and fellow students as sources of content. “He was a menace,” the former classmate told the Daily Mail.

By 15, Doherty was producing videos about skipping school, pretending to drop out and staging confrontations with people presented as bullies. The classmate claimed Doherty’s “massive ego” fueled his desire for internet fame and left other students concerned that they could become his next target. “Kids were afraid of him because he could turn his camera on you at any time,” the former student alleged.

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Mother Accuses YouTuber Of Mocking Vulnerable Students

A mother whose child attended school with Doherty made an even more disturbing allegation about his teenage behavior. Both the mother and former classmate claimed Doherty filmed students with learning difficulties and used the footage to mock them.

“It was terrible. He was absolutely awful. And I think everyone was afraid in some respects to be in the line of fire with him,” the mother told the Daily Mail. “He was really a bully, a mean kid.”

The allegations have not been independently substantiated, and Doherty did not respond to the Daily Mail’s requests for comment. However, the claims suggest that his confrontational online persona may have developed while he was still in school.

That same willingness to turn uncomfortable encounters into entertainment eventually helped Doherty accumulate nearly 30 million followers across his social media platforms.

McKinley Richardson Says She Felt Pressured To Join OF

Doherty’s former girlfriend, model and content creator McKinley Richardson, has made similar allegations about her experience with his business. The pair began dating in late 2023. Richardson claimed she was pressured to join OF despite being raised in a Christian household.

According to Richardson, Doherty introduced her to members of his management team who told her the platform could make her wealthy. “They said my parents would get over it when they saw how much money I’d make,” she told the “Clock It Podcast.”

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Richardson also alleged that she felt her future with Doherty could be threatened if she refused to become involved in the business.

Their relationship eventually became part of Doherty’s online content. In November 2024, they staged a fake wedding ceremony in Las Vegas. During the ceremony, Doherty announced that Richardson would receive nothing if they divorced, even if he cheated. He also claimed she would owe him $10 million if she was unfaithful.

After their 2025 breakup, Richardson described the experience as “humiliating.” Doherty has denied her allegations.

YouTuber Arrested On Domestic Battery Charge

Doherty’s latest legal problem began when Fort Lauderdale police responded to a reported domestic dispute at a Florida residence on Friday. Authorities said Doherty and an unidentified woman were involved in a physical altercation inside the home. Police said the woman was not injured.

Doherty was arrested and booked into the Broward County Main Jail on a misdemeanor domestic battery charge, according to Fox 6. A source close to the influencer claimed that Doherty acted in self-defense. Few details about what allegedly occurred before police arrived have been released.

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A magistrate reportedly found probable cause and set Doherty’s bond at $1,000. He was also ordered to have no contact with the woman. The probable-cause finding allows the case to proceed but does not represent a determination of guilt.

Jack Doherty’s Previous Arrest Ended Without A Conviction

The domestic battery arrest came less than a year after Doherty was detained by Miami Beach police in November 2025. Police accused him of blocking traffic while filming content and repeatedly refusing orders to move. Officers also reported finding amphetamine and marijuana during a subsequent search.

Doherty faced charges that included possession of a controlled substance and resisting an officer without violence. He later entered a pretrial diversion program. According to court-record reporting, he completed its requirements by May 2026, and the case ended without a conviction.

The outcome of that case does not affect the new domestic battery allegation, which will proceed separately.

For years, controversy has been a central part of Doherty’s brand and a reliable source of views. His growing list of legal problems and allegations, however, could force a court to examine where staged provocation ends and real accountability begins.

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Lizzo opened up about one of the darkest periods of her career.

The “Truth Hurts” hitmaker recalled feeling as though her “life is over” when the public perception around her dramatically changed. On top of that, her latest album “B-TCH” missed the Billboard Top 20.

Lizzo’s rise had been extraordinary, with “Truth Hurts” eventually reaching No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 after initially being released years earlier.

Lizzo discussed the emotional toll of the backlash during her appearance on Dax Shepard’s “Armchair Expert” podcast. She said she had not fully realized how famous she had become because she still felt like an ordinary girl from the Twin Cities.

At the same time, everything she was doing had become news, from her clothing line and television work to touring and releasing music. She explained that she had been going “full throttle” as her career thrived.

Lizzo recalled that her album was doing extremely well, even though she was not paying close attention to its success at the time. That period of success made the backlash that followed feel even more shocking. In her words:

“The world stopped f-cking with me. I was like, ‘Whoa, this feels like my life is over.’”

The Singer Learned To Find Herself Again

After her “Special Tour” ended, Lizzo said the hatred directed toward her felt different from the smaller waves of negativity she had experienced before. Lizzo said she genuinely believed she had been moving through her career with an open heart and did not expect everything to change so dramatically.

The singer admitted that she wondered whether she should “cease to exist” because the situation became so heavy. The 38-year-old said she eventually had to find herself again as a person rather than defining herself through her career. She explained that knowing who she is, rather than focusing only on what she does, felt freeing.

Apple Podcasts lists the September 7 episode of “Armchair Expert with Dax Shepard” as a conversation covering Lizzo’s relationship with fame, success, and the emotional impact of public criticism.

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Lizzo Says Her Failed Album ‘Hurt’ Her

Lizzo’s emotional struggles also came as she faced a difficult response to her latest album, “B-TCH.” The project released on June 5 failed to produce a significant hit and missed the Billboard Top 200. The album reportedly sold fewer than 3,000 copies in its first week, a sharp contrast to her previous projects’ success. 

The singer admitted that the album’s performance affected her deeply. During an appearance on the “Proto Pop” podcast, she said it hurt her feelings and left her stressed and sad because she believed the project contained some of her best work. She also acknowledged that the music industry had changed over the previous three years and that her connection with audiences had changed with it.

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Lizzo said she noticed her presaves were much lower than expected and responded by personally pushing the project, including hanging posters and connecting with people. Even after meeting her presave goal, the first-week results failed to match her expectations.

She described that experience as “soul-crushing” and revealed that SZA called to check on her, prompting Lizzo to ask whether she was a failure. Despite the setback, she later confirmed she returned to the studio and insisted the “B-TCH” era was not over, according to The Blast.

The ‘Juice’ Hitmaker Previously Clapped Back At Body Shamers

The iconic singer has also pushed back against internet users who made jokes and insensitive comments about her body. Her message was simple: “Mind Your Business.” She urged people not to shame others for their personal choices. 

Lizzo encouraged fans to protect their peace of mind and avoid negative energy from naysayers. In an Instagram post, she said any body changes she made were completely her business and decision. This included everything from losing 100 pounds to undergoing a BBL.

The Grammy Award winner also disclosed that overwhelming external pressure briefly led her to turn to Ozempic during her weight-loss journey. She later chose a more natural approach involving dieting and intense cardio workouts. The singer also invested in skincare and dental work to feel more comfortable in her skin overall.

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How Lizzo Embraces Sobriety 

The singer revealed she had gone two months without alcohol as she continued pursuing a healthier routine. The update followed an intentional weight-loss journey that began in 2023, during which she reportedly lost 60 pounds.

She had previously stopped drinking for the longest period of time in her life before eventually returning to alcohol because she felt she had “earned it.”

By April 2026, she was again documenting her decision to stay away from alcohol. Her changes also included adjustments to her diet and fitness routine. Lizzo previously revealed that her routine included training three times a week, daily sauna sessions, and cardio.

She cut sugary Starbucks drinks, potato chips, and full-fat sodas, hired a chef to help with meal prep, and added animal protein back into her diet. 

She also stays active with pickleball, hiking, long walks, and dancing, and she makes hydration part of her routine. “I’m not going to lie and say I love my body every day,” Lizzo explained. She acknowledged that her feelings about her body change daily, with some days bringing more appreciation than others. 

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Pala Negara has announced the tragic death of her newborn son.

“Creating life with the love of my life has been the most profound healing journey I could have never imagined being written into our journey,” the model wrote via Instagram on Sunday, September 6. “Growing life for nearly 10 months, growing our family, falling so deeply in love in a union that was always destined to be, falling in love with the life we have created for our family, birthing life, and then birthing death has been incomprehensible.”

The former Ex on the Beach star added that her “body feels broken” and “aches” for her baby with partner Chris Hunter.

“I don’t think we will ever know how to move through this heartbreak,” she wrote. “Our little boy, Harmony Hunter, due 8.8, born 28 August 2026 at 4:27 a.m. at 42 weeks and 5 days in the most powerful birth of our lives, passing peacefully in our arms at 8 p.m. that night.”

Related: Influencer Nicole Faith Announces Death of ‘Miracle’ Baby Daughter

Influencer Nicole Faith announced her infant daughter died during a stillborn delivery. “Our sweet Sunny girl has died,” Faith, 29, wrote via Instagram on Wednesday, January 21. “I wish I could soften the words to make them palatable, but I cannot dull this heartache. At 8 months pregnant, on January 1st we went into the […]

Negara then thanked her friends for their support, as well as hospital staff.

“Our hearts sit in deep gratitude to our friends who have loved and cared for us this past week, to our community, to Lismore Hospital who worked tirelessly to save Harmony and treat me for Post Partum Hemorrhage, the Neo Resc team who flew to us and continued to spend hours trying to save our little boy, and to Gold Coast University Hospital who held us so deeply as we spent three nights and four days in Comfort Care as a family,” she wrote.

Negara concluded, “We will soon lay our angel to rest on Bundjalung Country where he was born, the land that has held my family and continues to hold our family. We know you will return to us again, old soul, we can feel you surrounding us, our Angel 🤍.”

The post included photos and videos from a picnic maternity shoot featuring the couple’s dog and their two older toddlers. Negara also included photos from the hospital, where they mourned their son’s death.

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Hunter also paid tribute to their late son via his Instagram Story.

“The most perfect son a dad could ever ask for. I know you will return to us,” he wrote.

Negara, a Balinese Australian model who lives in Byron Bay, Australia, appeared on MTV’s Ex on the Beach Couples: Now or Never in 2023.

We’ve got your Big Brother Veto meeting results. It is official. Barrett Pfeiffer‘s game defining move of getting out an icon is happening for certain. We’ll get into who’s likely going home out of the icons and some live feeds fun.

Even before the veto meeting, Rick Devens, Dee Valladares, and Angela Murray pretty much knew they were going to remain on the block.

Big Brother: Stickbug Barrett Pfeiffer

First, Dee is now calling Barrett Stickbug, which is a reference to Season 45 of Survivor, which she won. Also, production messed up this morning. Devens, Angela, and Barrett were sitting at the dining room table when the wrong recording played.

Instead of the get up houseguests thing, the Big Brother voice came on and played the auto-recording they play to congratulate the final three. They were surprised by the clear mistake.

Devens said whoever pushed that button I hope you have a very special day because you have to work Labor Day.” And Big Brother answered him, “Thank you very much.”

Speaking of Labor Day, the houseguests are getting a surprise from production. Barrett wondered if they’d get to watch a movie. And Devens joked it was going to be a 2-hour episode of Blue Bloods.

Looks like it’ll be a Labor Day party and Have-Nots Dee and Melody should get to eat. Plus, Melody Morris made an irate Labor Day phone call to her mom after the veto ceremony which Melody called a meeting of Clown College.

She ranted that she, “literally can’t stand Drew Campbell. I wish Mallory Aurichio was here instead of Drew.” Melody said Drew had no backbone. Then, Drew asked Melody, “Are you mad at me?”

And Melody acted like it was a real call and said, “I’m on the phone.” Later, at Drew’s request, by the way, Melody spit in his mouth. Then, he said it tasted like strawberry. It got weird when she was the meat in a Barrett and Drew sandwich in the HOH bed.

Big Brother 28: Creepy Vibes or Magic Moves?

It was bizarre. Barrett reached across Melody to touch Drew who was skeeved out. I suspect Melody’s playing them both. Barrett told Drew he has a crush on Melody because of an outfit she had on.

Drew said get in line and said those are my clothes so you like both of us. Taylor Brown chimed in that Barrett has a crush on Drew who told Barrett, just say you want both of us at the same time.

Fun on the BB28 Feeds

Also, fun on the feeds when the Ceasefire 5 talked about acting out at the veto ceremony. They talked about making little hand yapping motions. Then they joked about ending the veto ceremony with Drew kissing Barrett and Melody kissing Taylor.

Drew was laughing but said no. Barrett said he could say this veto meeting is far from over, hold up a peeled banana and two of them come take a bite off each end, then Barrett adjourns. Taylor said it should be funny something that would make the icons laugh.

But it went nowhere because of Drew. Yash Patel and Melody griped about Drew not wanting to participate in antics at the meeting. Yash and Melody said Drew’s pathetic. And Yash said he’s a wimp and said because Drew didn’t participate, they couldn’t do it.

Big Brother: Drew Gets Warned

Dee said at the veto ceremony she’s already won a game so she doesn’t care about this one. That is not good jury management. Dee’s speech was aggressive, moreso than the other two.

Apparently Drew got upset by his daddy Devens at the veto meeting. Because Devens told them they were coming for them. Sounds like the icons were rage-baiting at the meeting but Drew’s the only one really scared about it.

Melody’s mad because Drew won’t be mean to the icons this week. Melody thinks he’s spineless. But the three icons are jury votes so why burn votes you need? Drew can be weasely but Melody can be a rage monster.

So, the official veto meeting results were that Yash put the veto in the box unused. Barrett’s nominations of Devens, Dee and Angela stand and they’ll face the BB Blockbuster on Thursday.

Devens is really worried it’ll be the ropes. If it is, they can just hand it to Dee. I’m sure Devens will try but Dee’s so much more athletic and coordinated than either of them.

Big Brother 28: Attitude Attacks Ahead

Dee and Angela have also decided to be totally rude to Barrett the rest of the week. Dee says she wants Barrett “scurred” of them. After the ceremony, Dee was sunning while Angela was in the pool.

And Dee dragged her chair to a strange spot and Angela asked if it’s better sun there. Dee said, “No, it’s cause Barrett was running, I’m being petty”. She dragged it right into the spot where they do laps.

Dee also was talking some crazy about how the others are going to have nightmares every night about “everything they wished they’d done different”. Aside from Angela’s chainsaw snoring, I bet they sleep like babies.

Big Brother: Get the Ball Rolling

Also, I really liked the rolling ball HOH comp. It can be hit and miss when Big Brother adds a new comp into the mix. I hate we’re not getting slip and slide this year and may not get dizzy discs either which is a real bummer.

Hide and Go veto should be soon though. The rolling ball comp is good because it wasn’t pure luck. There was some strategy and was literally anyone’s game. You didn’t need a good memory, or strength, or endurance.

You just had to figure it out and play and Barrett did. I feel like going nearest to farthest might be best. Big Brother made some updates to the schedule and next Thursday, September 17, is a 2-hour episode so that sounds like double eviction.

Some of the houseguests are wondering if this week might be the double eviction, but it seems very unlikely. So, we’ve got Devens, Dee and Angela in the Blockbuster. Maybe they’ll save the ropes if Big Brother doesn’t want to lock in Dee for the win.

The plan seems to be to evict Devens as the most dangerous if he doesn’t win Blockbuster and Dee’s the backup target.

Prime Video’s flagship action crime show Reacher is really pulling its weight this year, topping the streamer’s TV charts for another week. Developed by Nick Santora and adapted from Lee Child’s Jack Reacher novels, the show stars Alan Ritchson as the titular hero, with its ongoing fourth season putting Reacher in a tricky situation involving a missing USB drive that escalates into a conspiracy that reaches the highest levels of government. However, as popular as the show is, it’s hardly the only thing worth watching on the streaming platform. Here’s a look at three great shows that we think you should binge this week on Prime Video.

For more recommendations, check out our list of the best shows and movies on Prime Video.

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‘Over the Garden Wall’ (2014)

Created by Patrick McHale and based on his animated short film Tome of the Unknown, Over the Garden Wall is an Emmy-winning animated dark fantasy adventure show. The miniseries follows half-brothers Greg (Collin Dean) and Wirt (Elijah Wood), who get lost inside a mysterious forest. While trying to find their way home, the brothers encounter several strange and fantastical creatures and are stalked by an ancient Beast. The voice cast also includes Melanie Lynskey, Christopher Lloyd, Jack Jones, Samuel Ramey, and more.

A beautifully whimsical animated masterpiece, Over the Garden Wall was highly acclaimed at the time of its release, and it’s easily one of the greatest fantasy miniseries of the 21st century. Combining imaginative storytelling with intelligent themes, a folklore-infused take on the enchanted forest motif, and excellent use of rubber hose animation, the series is a brilliant work of fantasy that’s accessible to viewers of all ages. It’s been highly praised for its character designs, voice acting, and rich atmosphere, as well as for its “cozy-creepy” vibe, making it a perfect show to watch in the fall.

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‘Desperate Housewives’ (2004–2012)

Created by Marc Cherry, Desperate Housewives is a 2000s TV landmark. The mystery comedy-drama series stars Teri Hatcher, Felicity Huffman, Marcia Cross, and Eva Longoria as the four titular housewives, who all live seemingly perfect lives in the same neighborhood, but behind that facade are secrets and crimes. The show also stars Nicollette Sheridan, Dana Delany, and Vanessa Williams in key supporting roles.

Desperate Housewives was a true pop culture phenomenon in its day, building a massive following over the course of its eight-season run and receiving near-universal acclaim. Praised by critics and fans alike for its narrative, dialogue, and performances, it’s an addictive and gorgeously produced drama with engaging characters and storylines, anchored by the stellar talents of its lead cast. Desperate Housewives also received several honors, including seven Emmys, three Golden Globes, and four Screen Actors Guild Awards. A spiritual sequel, Wisteria Lane, is currently in development.

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‘The Terminal List: Dark Wolf’ (2025)

Created by Jack Carr and David DiGilio, The Terminal List: Dark Wolf is a spin-off prequel to DiGilio’s action thriller series, The Terminal List, based on Carr’s 2018 novel of the same name. The show stars Taylor Kitsch as Navy SEAL Ben Edwards, following him as he finds himself drawn into a risky CIA operation that pulls him steadily into increasingly morally compromised situations. Kitsch and Chris Pratt reprise their roles from the parent show, with Tom Hopper rounding out the main cast. The series also features a number of notable guest and recurring stars, including Dar Salim, Luke Hemsworth, Robert Wisdom, Rona-Lee Shimon, Michael Ealy, Betty Gilpin, and Pablo Schreiber.

The first season of The Terminal List was a lot of things, but it was decidedly not critically acclaimed. By comparison, The Terminal List: Dark Wolf had a much more favorable critical reception when it premiered on Prime Video in August 2025. Gritty and thrilling, the prequel is essentially what the parent show aspired to be, but with much better execution, and it has certainly raised expectations for The Terminal List’s upcoming second season as well.

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Movie theaters just delivered a record-breaking summer.

The 2026 summer movie season officially finished with an estimated $4.76 billion at the domestic box office, setting a new all-time record for the industry and narrowly surpassing the previous mark set in 2013.

According to Rentrak figures reported by Deadline, the previous record stood at approximately $4.756 billion. A strong Labor Day weekend was enough to push 2026 across the finish line and into the top spot.

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A pair of massive blockbusters played a major role in getting there.

Spider-Man: Brand New Day dominated the latter half of the summer, spending six consecutive weekends at No. 1. The Tom Holland-led Marvel film has now earned more than $923 million domestically and over $2.4 billion worldwide.

Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey was another major contributor. The Universal epic has earned approximately $589 million domestically and more than $1.6 billion worldwide.

Universal ultimately finished as the summer’s top studio with approximately $1.23 billion domestically, with The Odyssey accounting for nearly half of that total. Disney finished second with $1.03 billion, while Sony also crossed the $1 billion mark thanks largely to the enormous success of Spider-Man: Brand New Day.

But the summer wasn’t powered entirely by established franchises.

Spider-Man: Brand New Day [marvel studios]

Movies including Backrooms, Obsession, Michael and Disclosure Day helped demonstrate that audiences were also willing to show up for original films. Horror in particular proved successful with younger moviegoers, while releases across several genres helped bring a wider range of audiences back to theaters.

The numbers represent another major step forward for an industry that has spent years recovering from the effects of the pandemic, production shutdowns and the rise of streaming.

There is an important caveat to the record. The $4.76 billion figure is not adjusted for inflation, and today’s higher ticket prices, including premium IMAX and other large-format screenings, mean fewer actual tickets were sold than during some previous blockbuster summers. The 2026 summer season was also seven days longer than the comparable 2013 period.

Still, in terms of raw domestic box office revenue, summer 2026 now stands alone at the top.

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And Hollywood isn’t finished yet.

With major releases including Avengers: Doomsday and Dune: Part Three still on the calendar, analysts believe the domestic box office could surpass $10 billion for the full year for the first time since 2019.

After years of questions surrounding the future of the theatrical experience, 2026 has delivered a pretty convincing reminder that audiences are still willing to head to the movies when the right films are waiting for them.

Alex Cooper is stepping away from another major part of her rapidly expanding Unwell empire.

The “Call Her Daddy” host will not appear on the second season of “Unwell Games.” She had been much more visible during season one of “Unwell Winter Games,” which aired in April.

Alex Cooper and Matt Kaplan’s business partnership began after they met over Zoom in 2020 and later expanded through Trending, the Unwell Network, and the Unwell Creative Agency.

Cooper will not be gracing the “Unwell Games” season 2. The host, Adam Waheed, addressed it in the season premiere on Monday, September 7, by calling to ask where she was.

“In case you haven’t heard, I am super pregnant,” the 32-year-old said over the phone before telling him he was on his own, and she did not appear again throughout the episode. She assured him that the group she assembled would “blow your mind” and told him to get going.

The new season was also filmed for over four days at a luxury ranch in Canada; the competition brings exes, rivals, friends, and familiar faces together under one roof. The contestants are competing for a $250,000 cash prize.

The cast includes “Love Overboard” stars Beau Bailey and Tim Demirjian, creators Chad Batchelder and Brandon Edelman, and “Unwell Winter Games” alum Hallie Batchelder. Suede Brooks, Kassy Castillo, Pepe Garcia, Daniela Ortiz, Blake Gray, Carly Lawrence, Zarah Kelleher, Becca Moore, Dejon Noel-Williams, Jourdan Riane and Jimmy Sotos are also competing.

Season one previously featured personalities including Demi Engemann, Huda Mustafa, Anna Delvey, Juliette Porter, Ekin-Su Cülcüloğlu, Eyal Booker, Hannah Stocking, Alissa Violet, Joe Amabile, Serena Pitt, Louis Russell and Saraya Bevis. Cooper remains involved behind the scenes as an executive producer alongside Kaplan, Mina Lefevre and Eric Detwiler.

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The season also features commentary from Cameron Gerrard and Ekin-Su Cülcüloğlu, while Kaplan said the response to “Winter Games” reinforced the opportunity to create more original YouTube formats. US Magazine shared that the next episode is scheduled to air on YouTube on September 9.

The Expecting Mom’s Unwell Brand Suffered Two Cancellations This Year

Disney canceled “Love Overboard,” the Unwell Productions dating series, after just one season. The nine-episode Hulu series premiered in March and followed 22 singles searching for romance aboard a yacht. The cancellation arrived shortly after the reported shutdown of Unwell’s beverage business.

Despite the cancellation, Cooper’s relationship with Disney reportedly remains intact. The company still has a good relationship with the podcaster.

It is developing other projects with her, including the Hulu drama “You Deserve To Know,” starring Nina Dobrev and Paul Wesley. The development suggests the “Love Overboard” cancellation does not necessarily represent the end of Cooper’s television ambitions.

Unwell also recently received an investment from Patrick Whitesell’s firm, WTSL, which reportedly valued the company at $500 million. The brand continues to move forward with projects despite the reality-show cancellation and beverage shutdown.

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The Blast also reported that Unwell’s pipeline includes “Unwell Winter Games,” Netflix’s “Icebreaker” adaptation, and “Let’s Marry Harry,” on which Cooper serves as an executive producer.

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Alex Cooper Wanted To Make Authentic Choices

During a 2024 interview with EatingWell, the podcaster explained that she has always been intentional about making her career choices feel authentic.

Cooper stressed that she would never attach her name to a product just to make money. “I have been so, so, so specific about everything I’ve done in my career,” she said.

She explained that much of her brand was built around being intentional about whether something felt authentic to her. Her experience as an athlete also influenced the idea behind the venture. Cooper also recalled that hydration was once central to her dietary needs.

Cooper opened up about her broader approach to eating well during the interview. She said her favorite breakfast includes eggs, turkey bacon, and English muffins with hot sauce, while cutting back on coffee and sweet snacks has helped her find more balance.

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She added that nourishment should remain the priority, with protein being particularly important to her after growing up with the demanding eating schedule that came with being an athlete, as reported by The Blast.

‘Call Her Daddy’ Success Helped Build ‘Unwell’

Three years after signing a $60 million three-year deal with Spotify, she secured an even larger three-year deal with SiriusXM in 2024. The second deal was worth twice as much as her Spotify agreement. Cooper originally started “Call Her Daddy” with a friend in 2018. 

The podcast gained significant momentum during the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020. Before that success, she revealed that she had gone on dates with sugar daddies to help pay rent after losing her advertising job at Gotham Magazine.

Cooper also credited her husband, Kaplan, with helping bring the Unwell Network to life through his experience running a film and television business. Kaplan reportedly contributed both intellectually and financially while Cooper brought her expertise in talent-based content to the partnership.

Cooper also emphasized that she wanted Unwell to create an environment where women could grow and feel supported. Together, their efforts helped expand the company from a single podcast into a broader media network.

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Alex Cooper’s Empire Has Faced Pressure From Bad Press

On May 4, The Blast reported that the controversy intensified after attention shifted from Cooper’s dispute with former collaborator Alix Earle toward allegations about Kaplan’s behavior at their company, Trending.

A recent investigation accused Kaplan of creating a difficult workplace environment by allegedly threatening employees with affecting their future Hollywood opportunities.

The reports also described complaints involving Unwell Winter Games and Cooper’s 2023 live tour. One crew member allegedly broke down in tears, while a production manager reportedly nearly quit over concerns about Kaplan allegedly yelling and swearing at staff.

Several high-level executives have also reportedly left the company within the past year, despite Unwell’s creative agency employing around 100 people.

The scrutiny has reportedly extended into Cooper and Kaplan’s marriage. A source claimed significant tension between the couple and alleged they no longer slept in the same room.

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Another insider said Kaplan’s behavior changed after they moved in together and claimed he now plays a dominant role in Cooper’s business decisions.

Alex Cooper remains deeply involved in the Unwell operation as she prepares for motherhood and decides what comes next.

HBO is risking a lot on its upcoming adaptation of all seven of the Harry Potter novels. Ignoring the constant controversy surrounding franchise creator J.K. Rowling and even including her name in bold on the latest trailer, HBO has already caught plenty of negative attention for its choice to return to the Wizarding World. However, Harry Potter is still one of the best-loved franchises globally, as illustrated by the first trailer for the new series earning 277 million organic views in just 48 hours, breaking a record for HBO in the process.

So a lot of pressure rides on this adaptation, with the casting key to its success. The likes of Paapa Essiedu as Severus Snape, Janet McTeer as Minerva McGonagall, Nick Frost as Rubeus Hagrid, and John Lithgow as Albus Dumbledore are some of the biggest names attached to the project, but who is portraying the famed trio? Arabella Stanton and Alastair Stout will portray Hermione and Ron, respectively, and it’s up to Dominic McLaughlin to step into the enormous shoes of Daniel Radcliffe as the titular Boy Who Lived.

Will McLaughlin succeed? That remains to be seen, but a free streamer has just dropped the perfect film to get you in the mood for his debut. Available to stream for free on Tubi this month, Horns is a bonkers post-Potter horror project for Radcliffe, released in 2014, just two years after waving his wand for the last time. Adapted from the novel of the same name by Stephen King’s son, Joe Hill, the film follows Ignatius “Ig” Perrish (Radcliffe) as he becomes suspect #1 after his girlfriend’s sexual assault and murder. Sadly, the movie faced negative reviews from critics upon release.

Who Else Stars in ‘Horns’?

Radcliffe stars in Horns ​​​​​​alongside the likes of Max Minghella as Lee, Joe Anderson as Terry, Ted Lasso‘s Juno Temple as Merrin, Kelli Garner as Glenna, and James Remar as Derrick, and even pop sensation Sabrina Carpenter in a small role. The film was directed by Alexandre Aja, best known for the likes of The Hills Have Eyes and Crawl, who most recently delivered the underwhelming 2024 horror Never Let Go, starring Halle Berry.

Horns is streaming for free on Tubi. Make sure to stay tuned to Collider for the latest streaming stories.

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Release Date

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October 30, 2014

Runtime

123minutes

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Director

Alexandre Aja

Writers

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Keith Bunin

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