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M. Night Shyamalan’s Best Sci-Fi Is Officially a Streaming Hit 24 Years Later
If you’re ready to start “spooky season” early with some grounded sci-fi horror, we have the perfect streaming hit for you. Currently making waves on Peacock, where it has found itself a nice spot on the platform’s Top 10 Movies list, Signs is everything you could hope for in a spooky alien movie this fall. Directed by M. Night Shyamalan at the peak of his early career — he had just come off The Sixth Sense and Unbreakable — there are few movies in the alien invasion subgenre so intelligent and spiritually profound as this one. If it’s been a few years (or you’ve not yet had the pleasure), don’t sleep on Signs.
You’ll Never See Another Alien Invasion Movie Quite Like ‘Signs’
For this author, it’s the entire premise of Signs that just speaks to the soul. The film follows former Episcopalian priest and widower Graham Hess (Mel Gibson) as he struggles to raise his two young kids, Morgan (Rory Culkin) and Bo (Abigail Breslin), in the wake of their mother’s accidental and unfortunate death. With his brother, Merrill (Joaquin Phoenix), by his side, the two start witnessing some high strangeness in their back cornfields as crop circles and odd movement along their small Pennsylvanian farm begin to occur simultaneously with strange heavenly lights making their way throughout the world. As it becomes clear that we are not alone in the universe, Graham’s crisis of faith spirals further as he is forced to come to terms with all the otherworldly occurrences happening around them. Nowhere is safe, and as the invaders begin to close in, there are no more places to hide. For the Hess family to survive, they must learn to read the signs all around them . . .
A deeply personal (and, dare we say, spiritual) take on the “alien invasion” subgenre, Signs is a masterclass in tension, discomfort, and powerful performances from its leading stars, who create such vivid characters that even their oddest behavior is believable. Graham is a man who has only ever been a pastor, but even with that role removed from his life, he finds himself in oddly pastoral circumstances and discovers that he is perhaps the only one who can put all the pieces together to save his family. The chemistry between Gibson and Phoenix is off-the-charts, too, as the brothers perfectly balance out each other’s respective character flaws. Additionally, James Newton Howard‘s haunting Signs score courses throughout the carefully woven moments of personal dread and the hanging threat of global annihilation. The piano keys are just as anxiety-inducing as the alien fingers under the door or the shadowy figure propped on the opposite roof. It’s these small touches that Shyamalan peppers throughout that give the film real character, transforming it into an accidental masterpiece.
‘Signs’ Deserves to Be Revisited on Streaming
For as big as the concept is, Signs is quite an intimate (and even hopeful) film. Yes, it’s about alien invasions, but it’s also about deep levels of grief, regret, moral failing, and faith. Some of those aspects may not be the first things that come to mind when you think about aliens slowly trying to take over the world, and yet, it’s those kinds of movies where the horror feels most real because the characters feel the most real. And that’s true even if there’s a bad CGI alien at the end . . . Some have noted that Signs would have been better if not for some of the strange character choices and oddities present in the kids themselves, but, frankly, as a father to young children, that’s one of the film’s most endearing aspects. Those “goofy” elements are exactly what makes the world of Signs feel so lived in and authentic, even with aliens involved.
Signs is perhaps Shyamalan’s best work, though that may be a bit of a strong statement to some who already have their favorite Shyamalan films ranked. Still, with the alien horror flick trending on Peacock, there’s no better time to give it a rewatch. Signs just works for a fall-themed binge, and for those looking for monsters a bit more out-of-the-coffin than Dracula, Frankenstein’s Monster or Wolf Man, then Signs may just be the pivot for you — just don’t expect any monster make-up that looks remotely as good.
Signs is available for streaming on Peacock.
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What initially looked like an ugly family confrontation involving Milania Giudice, her mother Teresa Giudice, and sister Gia Giudice now appears to have unfolded during a much more serious personal crisis.
A since-deleted video posted by the 20-year-old showed her angrily confronting her family while police officers stood nearby at Tampa International Airport. At the time, the clip offered almost no explanation for why authorities were involved.
Newly surfaced dispatch information, however, paints a more concerning picture. Police were reportedly told Milania had recently been released from a hospital, was experiencing a mental health crisis, and had become separated from a counselor traveling with the family.
Milania Giudice’s Deleted Video Initially Looked Like A Family Blowup
Milania uploaded the brief airport video Wednesday before removing it from social media.
The footage showed several officers near the Giudice family as Milania repeatedly questioned what was happening. Teresa could be heard responding to her daughter with the same message several times: “I love you.”
Gia eventually told her mother, “Let her do what she wants to do,” before Milania angrily told Teresa to “shut the f–k up.” The video then ended.
Without further context, the exchange quickly circulated as another heated Giudice family moment. However, information released afterward suggests viewers were seeing only the final minutes of a much more complicated situation.
According to the source material obtained by Page Six, authorities had been alerted that Milania had gotten away from the people accompanying her and that a counselor was at the airport with the family.
Police Records Give The Airport Clash A More Serious Context
A computer-aided dispatch log obtained by TMZ reportedly said officers were told Milania was experiencing “suicidal thoughts/mental breakdown” and had recently been released from St. Anthony’s Hospital.
The call came into Tampa International Airport police at approximately 2:20 p.m. Wednesday and was classified as an “Assist Person” incident at the United Airlines ticket counter.
According to TMZ, one dispatch note indicated Milania had gotten away while a counselor remained with an officer, while another said Teresa could see her daughter running through the terminal.
The records also referenced a “possible Baker Act issue.” Florida’s Baker Act allows an involuntary mental-health examination under specific statutory circumstances, including when a person is believed to face a substantial risk of serious harm without intervention.
However, there has been no public confirmation that Milania was actually placed under a Baker Act hold.
Milania was located roughly 10 to 12 minutes later and ultimately returned to the gate. Airport officials told TMZ there was no arrest, no medical transport, and no formal police report generated from the airport call.
Teresa Giudice’s Repeated ‘I Love You’ Now Carries Different Weight
Those newly reported details also change how Teresa’s behavior in the deleted clip may be viewed.
While Milania appeared frustrated and increasingly agitated, the “Real Housewives of New Jersey” star did not appear to argue back. Instead, she repeatedly told her daughter that she loved her as Gia walked nearby.
The family was also reportedly traveling with a counselor, another detail that was not apparent when the video first circulated.
After Milania was located, she eventually boarded a flight with her family, according to reports.
Neither Milania nor her family has publicly provided a full account of what led to the hospital visit or airport incident.
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Milania Previously Admitted She Was ‘Not In A Good Area’ Of Her Life
The latest incident comes during an already difficult year for the University of Tampa student.
As The Blast previously reported, Milania was arrested in New Jersey on May 14 and charged with simple assault following a domestic dispute.
Prosecutors alleged that she struck an individual identified as “LR” in the forehead. Milania has pleaded not guilty, meaning the allegation has not been established as fact.
After details of the arrest became public, Milania acknowledged going through a difficult period without revealing everything behind it.
“I was not in a good area in my life,” she said in June, adding that the public did not know everything happening behind the scenes.
During an August court appearance, attorney Alan Kraminsky told a judge that Milania had enrolled in anger-management classes. The hearing was postponed until September 29 to allow her to complete the program and give prosecutors additional time to review evidence and speak with officers.
Milania Has Also Been Coping With A Devastating Personal Loss
The past several months have brought another major emotional blow.
In July, Milania lost her childhood best friend, Victoria Zardoya, at just 20 years old. Zardoya suffered fatal injuries after an accidental fall while exploring the Fort Dade ruins on Egmont Key in Florida, according to PEOPLE.
Milania publicly mourned the woman she considered both a best friend and sister and later got a “Baby V” tattoo in her memory.
Other members of the Giudice family also paid tribute to Zardoya, whom Joe Giudice described as being like a daughter to him.
The late Princess Diana’s brother, Charles Spencer, raised eyebrows in royal circles with his tell-all memoir, Swan Song: Diana, My Sister — and according to a source, King Charles III was particularly affected behind the scenes.
“Everyone inside the palace is completely beside themselves that Diana’s brother would publish such lies,” the insider exclusively tells Us, claiming that the British monarch, 77, is “devastated” by the revelations. “He doesn’t recognize the person Charles Spencer is portraying.”
Spencer’s book was published Tuesday, September 22, in which the earl, 62, chronicled his sibling dynamic with Diana before her 1997 death. Diana died in a fatal car crash in Paris at the age of 36 and was later honored with a state funeral. In one passage, Spencer claimed that Charles sounded “giddily elated” when they spoke days after the accident and allegedly said Diana would soon be forgotten.
According to the insider, Spencer’s literary account isn’t “in line with what truly happened” between the former brothers-in-law or “in [the monarch’s] character.”
“Everyone around [King] Charles during that time knows that he was anguished by her passing and it threw him into depression for years,” the source claims. “Only those closest to him know how hard of a time that period was. Insiders are aghast because they know how hard he took it.”
The insider tells Us Diana’s death was “an emotional time for everyone” who knew her or admired her from afar.
“It was a mixture of personal grief and public grief. The personal layer no one saw and there was a lot more that hasn’t been described,” the source notes. “And there was a public layer to give the public what they wanted.”
Swan Song has caused those in the palace “a lot of sadness, anger and hurt,” but not much can be done in response, the insider claims.
“They took the revelations really hard and have felt powerless,” the source alleges. “Those closest to them know the truth, that’s all that matters.”
King Charles III allegedly had a blistering discussion with late ex-wife Princess Diana’s brother, Charles Spencer, days after her death in a fatal car crash. Spencer, 62, claimed in his upcoming memoir, Swan Song: Diana, My Sister, that he got into an argument with Charles, 77, over funeral arrangements for Diana, according to an excerpt […]
Days before Swan Song’s publication, Buckingham Palace issued a rare statement addressing its contents.
“While we do not comment on books as a matter of principle, His Majesty is mindful that the pain of fraternal grief can cloud reason, affect judgement and color memory in ways others do not recognize even many years after such a loss,” a spokesperson for the palace told Us earlier this month.
Spencer, for his part, condemned the statement and stood by what’s written in his book.
“Well, it’s not every day you’re gaslit by a king, but I was really upset with that because I thought it was very, not only condescending, but not straight,” Spencer told ABC News’ Maggie Rulli in an interview for Good Morning America on Sunday, September 20. “What I said is straight and true, and what did they come back with? That.”
He continued, “It doesn’t say he didn’t say it either. That’s what I found interesting. I was really shocked, actually.”
Swan Song: Diana, My Sister is out now.
Looking for a good thriller miniseries to sink your teeth into? Something you can binge in a single night or over a weekend, and a show that will end just as strongly as it started? Netflix has you covered with tons of options that range from horror to drama, emotional to intense, action-packed to cerebral.
No matter what mood you’re in, you can find something that fits. And as miniseries, all these shows are eight episodes or fewer. So, you can curl up on the couch with a beverage, popcorn, a warm blanket, and press play. You won’t regret it.
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‘Midnight Mass’ (2021)
While it was only a single-season miniseries, Midnight Mass was so beloved that it could easily have come back for another. The gothic supernatural horror follows Riley Flynn (Zach Gilford), who returns to his small hometown after a four-year prison sentence and finds it challenging to acclimate back to life there. When he meets Father Paul Hill (Hamish Linklater), the new priest in town, it’s clear there’s something off about the man, with even the story about why he’s there as a temporary replacement being fishy. As strange things keep happening, the town is rocked by the events, and they grow both curious about and enamored with this man who has upended their lives.
Linklater is mesmerizing in the role, and the depiction of the monotony of life in a town of only a few where everyone knows your name shines through in every episode. Beyond the horror angle, Midnight Mass captivates as a deeply emotional look into grief, pain, forgiveness, and trauma. The unsettling undertones will keep you invested through the seven episodes. It’s one of the best Netflix shows released in the last decade.
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‘Ripley’ (2024)
This neo-noir psychological thriller miniseries is based on the Patricia Highsmith crime novel The Talented Mr. Ripley, which was also the inspiration for the 1999 movie starring Matt Damon. In this interpretation, Andrew Scott stars as the titular Tom Ripley, a conman who jumps on an opportunity to impersonate someone wealthy and slide into a lavish life alongside Dickie Greenleaf (Johnny Flynn).
Filmed in black-and-white, Ripley is praised for its modern interpretation of the story with a classic throwback style, the performances, and the direction. In fact, the series earned 14 Emmy nominations and won four. It’s a fascinating story about a man intent on living not the life he has, but the one he believes he deserves.
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‘The Fall of the House of Usher’ (2023)
The Fall of the House of Usher is such a clever way of interpreting and bringing together the many works of Edgar Allan Poe. The gothic horror drama miniseries frames a narrative around Roderick Usher (Bruce Greenwood), the CEO of a corrupt pharmaceutical company who is grieving the consecutive deaths of all his grown children. We see the dynamic among the family, along with each death, playing out as he recalls the events to the authorities. They all trace back to a mysterious woman known as Verna (Carla Gugino). As you may have noticed, Verna is an anagram of Raven, the subject of one of Poe’s most famous poems.
Each story in the Netflix miniseries is inspired by a different Poe short story or poem, brought together in a thematic way. It might seem disjointed at times, but it all comes together in the end, and might even inspire you to read his works if you haven’t already. It’s a horrifying examination of greed, corruption, and immorality, and the heavy price of success when the bill finally comes due.
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‘Baby Reindeer’ (2024)
Baby Reindeer had us in shock when it was released. Once you press play, you’ll be unable to look away for the entire seven episodes. That’s especially true after learning that it’s based on a real story. Richard Gadd, who created the show based on his own experience, plays Donny Dunn, an aspiring comedian and bartender whose friendly banter is mistaken for flirting when the lonely Martha Scott (Jessica Gunning) comes by for a drink. From there, he can’t seem to get rid of Martha. She obsessively stalks him, messaging, calling, showing up at his house, work, even his parents’ home. Her actions become increasingly frightening as time goes on.
In a parallel storyline, Donny makes friends with TV writer Darrien O’Connor (Tom Goodman-Hill), who assures him he has a bright career ahead, but then drugs and sexually assaults him. Tackling heavy topics, Baby Reindeer sheds light on one that doesn’t get enough attention: sexual assault against men. The show is not an easy watch, but it’s an important one.
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‘Bodyguard’ (2016)
Technically a BBC series, Netflix struck a deal to distribute Bodyguard outside of the U.K. and England, and that’s good news because it’s six episodes of intense thrills. Right from the opening scene, though quiet and slow-moving, you realize this show is building to something huge. PS David Budd (Richard Madden) is now working as personal security for the Home Secretary Julia Montague (Keeley Hawes) and managing his PTSD, the breakdown of his marriage, and his opposing views to her politics.
That sets a backdrop to the bigger story as terrorist threats loom along with political pressure that puts David at the center of a horrifying and impossible situation. He’s being pulled in every direction and eventually becomes central to the controversy. The episodes slow near the middle but build to an explosive end with a payoff that makes powering through all six installments worth every minute.
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‘Safe’ (2018)
When widowed father Tom Delaney (Michael C. Hall) realizes his teenage daughter Jenny (Amy James-Kelly) didn’t come home after a night out, panic sets in. Safe, one of many Harlan Coben projects on Netflix, follows Tom’s frantic journey to locate his daughter. With every piece of the puzzle that is unlocked, the situation becomes more dire, and every person in Tom’s orbit is deemed a potential suspect.
The story takes strange turns through its eight episodes, but the pacing is good, and you’ll find yourself having a tough time stopping halfway through. I watched the entire series during a flight from Toronto to Berlin, fully engrossed in the story. Like Tom, I was desperate to retrace Jenny’s steps and figure out where she went and if she was okay. The show has a somewhat satisfying, if not abrupt, end, but it’s worth the investment of time, especially if you’re a Coben fan.
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‘Bodies’ (2023)
Before he was a gutted dad in an impossible situation in Adolescence, Stephen Graham starred in Bodies, a sci-fi mystery thriller miniseries about police detectives in four different decades who are all investigating the same mysterious dead body. It’s all connected somehow, of course, but how the puzzle comes together will leave you shook.
Bodies is based on the Si Spencer graphic novel of the same name, and it’s a great choice to watch if you want something you can binge in a night or over a weekend. The gritty story explores the concept of time travel combined with a murder mystery in a way you’ve never seen.
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‘His & Hers’ (2026)
Want a mystery thriller you can watch in one sitting that will have you on the edge of your seat right through to the very end? His & Hers fits the bill. The six-episode story follows the investigation into the murder of a woman in a small town. Detective Jack Harper (Jon Bernthal) is leading the charge, but things get murky when his estranged wife, Anna Andrews (Tessa Thompson), returns out of the blue to put her reporter hat back on and dig into the case, too.
You get a sense right from the beginning that everyone is hiding something, but what? Did one of them murder this woman? Is it someone else close to them, in law enforcement, another small-town resident, or someone from the outside? What was the motive, and why did Anna leave in the first place? It all comes together at the end of the 2026 sleeper-hit show with one of the most shocking TV show conclusions you will have seen in a while.
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‘I Will Find You’ (2026)
Harlan Coben does it again with his latest series, another twisty crime drama that will suck you into the plot, even if it is unbelievable at times. David Burroughs (Sam Worthington) is serving time for the murder of his son Matthew (Jasper Rainn Lawrence), but there’s something strange about the case. Not only is David adamant that he didn’t do it — his sister-in-law Rachel (Britt Lower) has come upon evidence to suggest that Matthew isn’t even dead.
You’ll enjoy following the plot in I Will Find You, figuring out bits and pieces of what really happened that night along with the characters. It’s intense and ridiculous at times, but a wonderful guilty pleasure that allows you to suspend belief. It’s like a soap opera with the intensity of a thriller that will have you hooked. With just eight episodes, I Will Find You is a great weekend binge show.
I Will Find You
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2026 – 2026-00-00
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Netflix
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Robert Hull
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Adam Davidson, Brad Anderson, Maggie Kiley, Maja Vrvilo
Kelly Rowland loves her and Beyoncé‘s kids, saying in a new interview that it’s “crazy” watching them grow up together.
Rowland shares two kids, Noah and Titan, with talent manager Tim Weatherspoon, born in 2014 and 2021. Beyoncé, meanwhile, shares three kids, Blue, Rumi, and Sir, with rapper Jay-Z.
Rowland and Beyoncé have a decades-long friendship, dating back to childhood when the former moved in with Bey and her family in Houston, Texas. In an interview earlier this year, Rowland reflected on her “beautiful” friendship with the “Formation” singer.
Kelly Rowland Reflects On Her Kids Growing Up Alongside Beyoncé’s
While chatting with E! News, Rowland looked back on the years she’s spent alongside Beyoncé watching their kids grow up together.
“It’s so crazy that that’s a thing,” Rowland said. “We noticed that this summer and how they’re all just growing up so beautifully, and it’s a blessing to be able to share a lifetime of love with my sisters. All of them.”
This isn’t the first time Rowland has discussed Beyoncé’s kids. After Blue Ivy Carter’s “RENAISSANCE” tour appearance, Rowland said she was “very proud” of her hard work.
“She works very freaking hard, period. But how could she not, you know? She sees her mother in action and she sees her father in action and how they apply everything, hard work to everything that they do,” she said.
Rowland Has Known Beyoncé And Michelle Williams ‘For So Long’
If Beyoncé and Rowland’s kids are close, it would make sense, since their mothers have remained close friends since childhood. In a previous interview, the “Motivation” singer called Beyoncé and their Destiny’s Child bandmate Michelle Williams her “she-cosystem.”
“I’ve known them for so long,” Rowland said about the girls, who released four studio albums between 1998 and 2004. “They hold me accountable when I am figuring things out. They love me through my ugly. We laugh together, we experience joy together, we experience honesty together, life together, and that’s the best part,” Rowland continued.
- Kelly Rowland made a major change to her routine at 45.
- Destiny’s Child’s manager implied new music was coming soon.
- Kelly Rowland said she wants to play a specific singer in a future biopic.
- She previously spoke about her special relationship with Beyoncé’s mom, Tina Knowles.
Rowland Has A Special Bond With Beyoncé’s Mom
In addition to Beyoncé, Rowland revealed she also has a special relationship with Beyoncé’s mother, Tina Knowles. Tina lovingly refers to Rowland as her “bonus daughter,” a title the “Voice” judge willingly embraces.
“You gotta remember, I’ve known my Mama T for that long,” Rowland said during a podcast appearance. “She knows everything about me. My mannerisms, my tone when I call her. She knows when I’m happy just by one tone.”
Rowland went on to describe Tina as her “safe space” and a person she can lean on for understanding, advice, and guidance.
“I can’t believe that God thought the most of me to give me two moms that can give me that great amount of love, and then give me sisters as well with Bey, and Angie [Beyince], and Solange,” Rowland shared. “The amount of love he’s given me through people I can never repay him for.”
Bey Surprises Fans With Reimagined Album
According to a previous report from The Blast, Beyoncé released a reimagined version of her second studio album, “B’Day,” just weeks ago. The project, which features beloved hits such as “Irreplaceable,” “Deja Vu,” and “Get Me Bodied,” was rereleased to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the singer’s sophomore project. She first teased the 20th-anniversary tribute on July 4th, when she dropped the single “Morning Dew” with a slow beat and sultry lyrics.
The ‘Cowboy Carter’ Singer Recalls Making Her Second Album
“B’Day” is known for its high-energy, fast-paced tracks with soaring vocals, the very things Beyoncé wanted the project to include. “I wanted the album to be big, percussive, hard, up-tempo, and energized, and it was important to me that we used live instrumentation,” she said.
As she went on, the “Best Thing I Never Had” singer said she wanted to “blend” both worlds together through sampling and “minimalism,” pointing to the instruments and vocal arrangements of “Irreplaceable.”
Ari Fletcher is fully in her wife era! A source close to Ari and Moneybagg Yo recently spoke exclusively with The Shade Room and confirmed that the couple officially tied the knot. Now, just one day after the news dropped, fans think Ari has given everyone a lil’ peek at her HUGE rock! Okayyy, Mrs. Bagg!
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Okay, Mrs. Bagg! Ari Fletcher Shows Off Icy Rock
On Thursday, September 24, Ari Fletcher came through with an ICY photo on her Instagram Story. And no, it wasn’t snowing, Roomies! The real drip appeared on her finger, leaving folks convinced that she gave a glimpse of her wedding ring amid her marriage to Moneybagg yo. Reactions immediately popped off once Ari dropped the pic. She didn’t give any extra details — she simply let the bling do all of the talking!
Ari Has Fans Zooming In On Her Bling
You already know the TeMates didn’t stay quiet. Fans flooded The Shade Room Teens comment section with reactions to Ari’s massive rock. Some joked that Bagg literally dropped a BAGG on her ring. Meanwhile, others said if anybody ever needed an example of what a rock looks like, Ari’s bling is the perfect definition.
Instagram user @nikia.kani wrote, “A ROCK‼️‼️‼️‼️”
Instagram user @pooraudixoxo wrote, “Oh now that’s a mf ring 🥵”
While Instagram user @bonie_monie_24 wrote, “Dang thats too much ring, I understand being rich is a flex but damn this is just to much.”
Then Instagram user @kyahwthejuicycat wrote, “nasty 😍”
Another Instagram user @arii.staxx wrote, “Moneybagg got moneybaggs 🤑🤑”
Then another Instagram user @r.issyy wrote, “NEED THAT !!!”
Finally, Instagram user @niyaaly29379 wrote, “🔥🔥🔥”
Ari & Bagg Sparked Marriage Speculation With THIS Viral Photo
At this time, it’s unclear when Ari and Bagg offiically tied the knot. Ari initially fueled speculation about their wedding ceremony after she dropped a photo of them wearing all-white traditional Muslim attire. The flick appeared in Ari’s birthday tribute on for Bagg as he celebrated his 35th birthday on September 22. To show her hubby some love on his special day, Ari shared a carousel of sweet photos on Instagram alongside the message, “In every lifetime, I’d find you. Happy birthday my love 🎈🫶🏽”
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A Florida woman was arrested after she met a man on Tinder and allegedly stole two of his watches, including a $37,000 Rolex, on their first date before she escaped in an Uber paid for by the victim.
Alexia Jocelyn Flores has been charged with grand theft over $20,000 but less than $100,000 following the incident.
Authorities learned of the incident when the victim called police around 2:30 a.m. on Sunday, September 20, to report that a woman had stolen two watches, according to a probable cause arrest affidavit reviewed by Law & Crime.
The man said that he met Flores, 24, when they matched on Tinder. He took her out to dinner for their first date, and he brought her back to his apartment after they had several drinks.
A woman in Florida has been arrested after she repeatedly stabbed the father of her children after she learned that he was cheating on her with her sister. Jaqueline Rodriguez was arrested on Sunday, February 8, and stands accused of aggravated battery with great bodily harm, according to online records viewed by Us Weekly. She […]
He said that he was on the living room couch when Flores was getting dressed in the bedroom toward the end of the date. He then claimed that he walked her to the elevator and they “kissed goodbye.” Flores then left in an Uber.
Once he got back to his apartment, the victim said he realized that two of his watches were missing from his nightstand. He said that he tried to call Flores about the issue, but quickly learned that she had blocked his number.
The following day, the victim went to the police station and officers administered a six-person photo lineup. As he looked at the photos, he was able to identify Flores as the suspect. The victim also showed authorities the receipt to prove that he had bought the Rolex for $37,000, per the affidavit.
Authorities are searching for a Florida woman who allegedly stole “hundreds of thousands of dollars” from local homeowners’ associations to bankroll her personal expenses, including plastic surgery procedures and “lavish” vacations. The Martin County Sheriff’s Office said in a Monday, April 6, news release that deputies aim to arrest Alexandra Delacaridad Gonzalez, a property manager […]
Flores was arrested days later on Wednesday, September 24. While speaking to authorities, she confirmed that she met the victim on Tinder and that they went back to his apartment on the date. However, she denied that she stole the watches.
She claimed that she “could not recall what happened” at the end of the date and said she believed she may have been drugged. The affidavit noted that Flores had not separately reported the alleged drugging prior to her arrest.
Flores is currently in custody at Miami-Dade County Jail, and she is being held on a $7,500 bond.
She has pleaded not guilty to the charge. It’s not currently clear if she has retained legal counsel, while it has not been announced when she will next appear in court.
Spoiler Alert: This list contains spoilers for multiple shows.What is it about miniseries that just fascinates us so? Is it their sharp, smartly contained plots, their fast-paced storytelling, or memorable characters? A lot goes into making a limited-run show, as they have mostly around two to eight episodes to hook audiences into why it’s worth the investment and what is so special about the story. Because of that, most compelling miniseries have been praised for having a perfect beginning, middle, and especially an end, perfectly wrapping these short-lived compelling tales in a tight package.
The endings, particularly, are the most important parts to nail, not just in any miniseries, but in all of entertainment. The finales are vital as they wrap up the story in a satisfying way and give a payoff to the audience’s investment. Without these two crucial points, it could turn any good show into a near-unwatchable disaster. Thankfully, we’ll be looking at eight notable mini-shows that excelled because of their endings. These were more than satisfying and enhanced these shows to extreme heights of acclaim.
‘The Queen’s Gambit’ (2020)
Proving to be one of Netflix’s most riveting miniseries of this decade, Scott Frank‘s gripping sports drama The Queen’s Gambit coupled a complex character study with flawless writing and acting across seven incredible hour-long episodes. Starring Anya Taylor-Joy, it’s an emotional tale following one woman, Beth Harmon, and her journey towards self-respect and redemption as she struggles to overcome her substance and alcohol abuse to become a master chess player.
It’s quite a touching drama, full of heartbreak, determination, and inspiration, that isn’t heavy-handed or fumbles its messages about the dangers of addition. Its final episode is perhaps its greatest achievement, finishing with Beth overcoming her own trauma and maintaining her addition, winning the world chess champion without the need for her bad habits, and is last seen playing chess in a Moscow park, showing she’s finally in a clear state. It’s hopeful, optimistic, and feels perfectly warranted. We followed Beth through her struggles and finally got to feel a sense of relief and acceptance alongside her.
‘Station Eleven’ (2021–2022)
A nearly forgotten, underrated HBO gem, Patrick Somerville‘s thrilling sci-fi miniseries Station Eleven is a compelling watch that deserves more appreciation. Based on a novel by author Emily St. John Mandel, this brilliant page-to-screen adaptation takes ten episodes to draw you in, and it does this remarkably well. Mackenzie Davis leads this post-apocalyptic tale, following a small group of survivors in a world devastated 20 years after a deadly flu pandemic.
It’s a unique tale of survival with touching character drama and a few emotionally charged moments. Its conclusion notably wraps up every intertwining character and storyline nicely without any loose ends, finishing on a somewhat happy note as the two main characters survive and reunite years after believing the other to be dead. Station Eleven delivers its story effectively and finishes decisively with a finale that’s simple, emotional, and well worth the time spent watching the rest of the series.
‘Unbelievable’ (2019)
A shocking true-story miniseries, Netflix’s Unbelievable is a devastating and powerful crime drama about the pursuit of real justice and moving on from past trauma. It’s a well-paced, strikingly realistic, and expertly acted show that instantly hooks you in with its heartbreaking premise. Toni Collette and Merritt Wever star as detectives fighting against systemic failure and saving a young woman (Kaitlyn Dever) accused of lying about being sexually assaulted.
It’s not an easy miniseries to watch, especially as it depicts the dark and worrying truths about the justice system and its flaws, as well as the disturbing way it handles the details of the assault. Yet, despite the darkness of this incredibly bleak series, it ends on at least a brighter note, showing the detectives finally finding the assailant and seeing him put to justice, while the girl’s reputation is cleared. In its eight episodes, we follow a poor woman put through unspeakable turmoil, but it’s perfect to see her finally get her justice after fighting so hard to get it.
‘Sharp Objects’ (2018)
Truly, one of the most shocking mysteries of modern television, HBO’s limited series Sharp Objects has been one of the channel’s shining bright spots recently thanks to its rug-pulling reveals and brilliant tension. Based on a Gillian Flynn novel, this miniseries is a mystery crime-lover’s delight, a suspenseful and dramatic modern masterpiece that can’t be ignored. Starring Amy Adams in a career highlight, it sees her as a recovering alcoholic journalist obsessed with finding a local killer who murdered two girls.
With a slow but effective pace, flawless writing, sharp direction, and genuine performances, Sharp Objects is HBO’s most award-worthy recent hit, and one that fans can’t seem to get enough of, especially when talking about its finale. In one of the most shocking TV plot twists of the 2010s, it’s revealed that Adams’ protagonist, Camille Preaker, discovers the horrible truth that her young sister Amma (Eliza Scanlen) was the culprit, killing the girls out of a fit of jealousy. It’s a startling gut-punch that comes straight out of left field, and then fades to black and the credits roll without giving the audience enough time to take in the horror. It’s a perfect send-off to an already unpredictable and bleak story.
‘Chernobyl’ (2019)
A tense, eerie, and utterly unbelievable retelling of a horrible human-made disaster, HBO’s Chernobyl is without a doubt one of the most disturbing and raw miniseries of the 21st century. It’s a show packed with perfection, featuring top-notch direction, writing, and performances from seasoned A-listers at the top of their game. Based on the real-life Chernobyl nuclear power plant explosion in the 1980s Soviet Union, it follows several bureaucrats and scientists desperately racing to clean up the mess and then struggling to preserve the truth of what really caused it to happen.
It’s at first a series about tragedy that explores the many lives ruined by this costly and unnecessary disaster, showing who was affected the worst. And then it explores how the government tried to cover up the calamity, and how those who fought for the truth strove to never let this happen again. Though the ending is very loose to history, as is much of the show, for that matter, it still gives a basic understanding that exposes how political involvement and negligence ultimately doomed Chernobyl from the start.
‘Adolescence’ (2025)
Stephen Graham and Jack Thorne‘s heartbreaking limited crime drama Adolescence has been hailed as Netflix’s most acclaimed, unforgettable miniseries of this decade so far. It’s an absolute gut-puncher and a remarkable exploration into psychology and family toxicity, starring Graham as a struggling father shocked and devastated when he learns his thirteen-year-old son, Jaime (Owen Cooper), commits a horrible murder, leading his family down a hard road as they deal with the fallout.
It’s a solid, heavily dramatic, and character-driven miniseries, anchored by a nuanced performance by newcomer Owen Cooper, and elevated by a somber, utterly devastating finale. Its conclusion is arguably its crowning achievement, following the protagonist, Eddie Miller (Graham), as he looks around his son’s room, crying after learning the news that Jamie is changing his plea to guilty after professing his fake innocence for so long. It’s a long and drawn-out moment, highlighted by Graham’s remarkable talents, as he perfectly acts as a father utterly ruined by who he’s unintentionally turned his son into. Truly, hardly any miniseries ends with a bigger downer than this.
‘Midnight Mass’ (2021)
Actually, there’s just one more heart-wrenching ending to discuss, and that’s in the breakout Netflix horror series Midnight Mass. Created by filmmaker Mike Flanagan, this monster horror drama became one of the early 2020s biggest standouts for its well-crafted slow-burn approach and compelling character drama. Starring Flanagan’s wife and frequent collaborator Kate Siegel, the series explores the meaning of life, the cruelty of human behavior, and what awaits us in the afterlife as it follows the residents of an isolated small island community sinisterly changing when a mysterious new priest (Hamish Linklater) arrives with a dark key for longevity.
It’s a slow-paced, excellent escalation of terror that has affirmed Netflix as the home for horror lovers in the 2020s. Midnight Mass delivers great performances and exceptional scares that will never leave our minds, and the ending is definitely the biggest strength. After it’s revealed that the priest has introduced a centuries-old angel, later revealed to be a vampire, into the community, the creature corrupts the town, turning most of the residents into the undead. Yet, after massacring most of the living residents, the newly turned vampires surrender themselves to being burned in the morning sunlight rather than spread this evil to the world. It’s a tear-jerking moment, coupled with equally depressing music, as almost every character we’ve followed in this show perishes painfully in the sun.
‘Band of Brothers’ (2001)
Now, at the end of it all, we have to talk about the compelling ending of what many fans and critics agree is the greatest miniseries of all time: Band of Brothers. The most captivating and intense war drama ever brought to the small screen, this ten-part HBO miniseries catapulted the channel into becoming the leading pioneer of creating cinematic limited shows. Based on a true story, it follows the brave men of Easy Company, a paratrooper regiment of the 101st US Airborne, as they fight in some of the most iconic European battles during WWII.
Featuring the greatest visuals, the most riveting acting, and the most graphic violence in television history, it is no surprise Band of Brothers would also have a perfect conclusion. Its final chapter, Points, shows the survivors of Easy Company during their stay in the picturesque Austrian countryside as the war finally comes to an end. As the main protagonist, Major Winters (Damien Lewis), narrates how the rest of his men lived their best lives after the war, he ends up wondering what life would have been like for the men he’d lost in battle. It’s a poignant, epic finale with a strong message to never forget the fallen men who gave their lives fighting tyranny in WWII. It’s emotional, unforgettable, and without a doubt, deservingly takes the final spot on this list.
Band of Brothers
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2001 – 2001
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HBO
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David Frankel, David Nutter, Mikael Salomon, Phil Alden Robinson, Richard Loncraine, Tom Hanks
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Selena Gomez just gave one of 2026’s biggest retro pants trends a seriously sexy upgrade. Capris have been making their way back into fashion, but her slim-fitting take feels considerably more sophisticated than the pedal pushers of decades past. The curve-skimming silhouette is proof that showing a little ankle isn’t the only way to make cropped pants feel chic.
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At the beginning of A Storm of Swords, George R.R. Martin dedicates the novel to Phyllis Eisenstein, a fantasy writer who convinced him to include dragons in his A Song of Ice and Fire books — and in truth, it’s hard to imagine what Game of Thrones would look like without dragons. In 2023, Martin told Kevin Smith that he originally considered making Targaryens pyromancers, with the ability to wield fire. Fast-forward to House of the Dragon Season 3, and the show now features 16 different dragons, each with unique designs and personalities. These magical beasts have been a trope of fantasy fiction since the conception of the genre, but Martin uses them very carefully — and there seem to be strict rules in the Song of Ice and Fire universe about which characters can actually ride dragons.
House Targaryen Has Always Followed Specific Rules for Dragonriders
There is a distinct difference between House of the Dragon and Game of Thrones regarding Targaryen dragonriders. Martin established a strict set of rules for Westeros’s most powerful house — a rider can only control one dragon, no more, no less. That said, Daenerys Targaryen (Emilia Clarke) seems to be an exception. Throughout history, Targaryens often tamed dragons by confronting them, like Aemond (Ewan Mitchell) did with Vhagar, or placed dragon eggs in the cradles of newborn babies, allowing for an instant bond with their intended rider the moment they hatched. Daenerys poses an interesting case, given that her dragon eggs are hundreds of years old, supposedly fossilized, but when she walks into the burning funeral pyre at the end of Season 1, she emerges with three newborn dragons. As a result, Daenerys shares a maternal bond with three dragons, rather than just one. However, this is with the caveat that Daenerys can no longer give birth to a human child, an unprecedented situation unlike any other Targaryen in history.
Can Daenerys Control All Three of Her Dragons in ‘Game of Thrones’?
While Daenerys is undeniably a mother to Drogon, Rhaegal, and Viserion, there is a common misconception that she can ride and control all three. Martin’s rules are unwavering, and even Daenerys isn’t an exception to the concept of one rider per dragon. Season 6 proves Drogon is Daenerys’ dragon when she takes flight from Mereen. By the end of Game of Thrones, both Rhaegal and Viserion find new riders in Jon Snow and the Night King, but things are a little more complicated in the Song of Ice and Fire books, where Daenerys must learn more about Valyrian magic before she can fully control her dragon. Drogon is a unique dragon, said to be the reincarnation of Balerion the Black Dread, the fiercest and largest dragon ridden by Aegon the Conqueror. Despite the variety of dragons seen in House of the Dragon, none ever come close to resembling Balerion until Drogon. Drogon adds a symbolic significance to Daenerys, as she has not only brought dragons back into the world but supposedly given birth to a dragon that rivals the ultimate symbol of Targaryen dominance in Westeros.
The Targaryens in House of the Dragon face the opposite problem. While characters like Daemon and Rhaenys (Eve Best) display a great degree of control over their dragons, none ever grow to the same size as Balerion. Vhagar is the only dragon that comes close, and despite being nearly as old as Balerion, she is still smaller. Another big difference between the two series is that while dragons wear saddles and dwell in Dragonstone’s caverns in House of the Dragon, Daenerys’ dragons feature no such equipment and prefer to roam wild until she eventually locks them underneath the Great Pyramid in Meereen. The fact that Daenerys doesn’t require a saddle to ride her dragon could be due to her affinity for Dothraki culture, given the horselords roam the wilderness and ride horses with no saddles.
Daenerys’ Dragons Grow a Lot Quicker in ‘Game of Thrones’
Next to House of the Dragon, Daenerys’ dragons grow a lot quicker than any of her ancestors’. Rhaenyra’s (Emma D’Arcy) dragon, Syrax, is over 30 years old, while Caraxes is roughly 70 during House of the Dragon Season 2. Despite their age, neither matches Drogon in size. Fans often attribute this as a plot hole in the story, but several explanations can account for this. In the Song of Ice and Fire book series, Drogon, Rhaegal, and Viserion are relatively smaller than their onscreen counterparts, but are expected to grow bigger before Daenerys invades Westeros. Martin originally planned a five-year time jump in his original novels, which would have given Drogon, Rhaegal, and Viserion ample time to develop into fully-grown dragons. He eventually decided against the time-skip, meaning the dragons would have to develop quicker to be effective assets to Daenerys.
Aside from a literary standpoint, there is an in-world explanation for the size disparity. Game of Thrones is set during a time when magic is returning to the world, partly indicated by the striking red comet seen in Season 2. Both dragons and White Walkers return to Westeros, and Greenseers like Bran (Isaac Hempstead-Wright) unlock new magical abilities. Daenerys’ dragons also seem to grow quicker because a new age of magic has come to Westeros. By contrast, House of the Dragon is set in a time when magic has almost completely died out. As a Dragonkeeper tells Rhaenyra in Season 2, Episode 7, “The dragons are sacred; they are the last magic of Old Valyria in this sad world.”
Most of Daenerys’ dragons meet an unfortunate end in Game of Thrones, but the books will likely play out differently. Rhaegal and Viserion may have completely different riders, given there are more alleged Targaryens alive there than in the show. One thing is for certain: Daenerys is a unique Targaryen who shares a special bond with her dragons, something Daemon (Matt Smith) discovered during his prophetic vision in the Season 2 finale. While her fate onscreen disappointed viewers, the books will hopefully deliver a satisfying conclusion to her story and answer more of the many questions surrounding dragons.
Wherever they lead, these former costars will follow! Though it’s been nearly 20 years since Gilmore Girls finished its initial run, the WB stars have remained just as tight as their characters.
Gilmore Girls originally ran for seven seasons on The WB (and later The CW) between 2000 and 2007, following mother-daughter duo Lorelai (Lauren Graham) and Rory Gilmore (Alexis Bledel).
After the conclusion of its final season, the cast — and OG showrunners Amy Sherman-Palladino and Daniel Palladino — reunited to film the A Year in the Life four-episode revival series for Netflix in November 2016.
The TV writers also enlisted a number of their former Gilmore stars for brief cameos on their short-lived Bunheads series and The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel. Milo Ventimiglia (Jess Mariano) and Kelly Bishop (Emily Gilmore) were both tapped to reunite with the Palladinos for brief arcs on the Prime Video series.
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