If HGTV feels different lately, you’re not imagining it. The network’s newest reality competition series is flipping the script on the genre’s standard playbook. While most competition shows follow a familiar rhythm — challenge, then elimination — Bachelor Mansion Takeover upended expectations with a twist no one saw coming: an elimination in the middle of a challenge.
In the first challenge, the bachelors and bachelorettes split up into two teams to renovate the contestant quarters. As the teams were hard at work, they received a note, in very The Bachelor fashion, that they would have a random vote out in the middle of the challenge. Why? No one really knows. The ridiculous twist was simply cruel, but proved that Bachelor Mansion Takeover is going to raise the stakes for the 12 contestants vying for the $100,000 cash prize.
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‘Bachelor Mansion Takeover’ Wiped Out Two Contestants For No Reason
The premise of the series is to give the iconic abode a much-needed makeover through the assistance of the individuals who lived there. For HGTV fans unfamiliar with The Bachelor and its spin-offs, it’s a fun design series. For Bachelor Nation loyalists, it’s drama. And in the first episode, the series really leaned deep into the latter. When the two teams, split up by gender, learned of the mid-challenge vote-out twist, they were thrown for a loop. And as reality show fans know, without clear guidelines, the first vote can set the tone for the entire season.
As each contestant went into the voting confessional, they shared their reasoning. Some were for team vibes, others were personal vendettas. The women, who were mostly filled up with younger bachelorettes, voted out The Golden Bachelor’s Sandra Mason. Their reasoning was that they didn’t vibe with her, though she struggled to express her opinion with the louder voices during the design process. Meanwhile, the men voted out The Bachelorette and Bachelor in Paradise star Jeremy Simon. Since the final tally resulted in a tie, Dean Bell, who had the Golden Hammer of immunity, broke the tie, keeping Chris Stallworth of The Golden Bachelorette. Unlike the women, the age discrepancy didn’t factor into the hivemind’s thinking. Dean, who many would have liked to vote out for his blue ceiling decision in the Santorini room, kept the older contestant because of his experience and for literally building their bunk beds.
At first, you wondered whether the vote-out would lead to the contestants swapping teams, something we’ve seen before on other shows. Not here. Upon judges Tayshia Adams and Tyler Cameron sending off Jeremy and Sandra with little fanfare, everyone proceeded with the challenge as if nothing had happened. They immediately left Bachelor Mansion, along with the losing team’s…psyche! It was a “to be continued” cliffhanger— yet another format-busting moment. With the lack of elimination at the end of the episode, it felt as if the mid-challenge vote-out was meant to satisfy the need for an elimination.
Reality TV Shows’ Non-Traditional Eliminations Must Be Warranted
The cast of ‘Bachelor Mansion Takeover.’Image via HGTV
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This mid-challenge elimination was cruel and uncalled-for. It didn’t add any dramatic stakes, only opened a world of questions. There was no shakeup, for better or worse, that altered the remainder of the challenge. The twist seemed to just come for the sake of a twist. Rarely do competition series stray from the challenge-then-elimination format, and if they do, it has purpose. Shows like The Challenge and Big Brotherhave introduced early eliminations that are tied to the end of an actual challenge before the main game begins. This was simply cruel. There was no merit in decision-making. Typically, you have judges’ critiques to justify voting someone out. Instead, it was all about a gut instinct. Jeremy’s elimination had some logical justification. Sandra, well, she was robbed of her spot simply because of her age. And that is not a good precedent to set.
One of the only prominent instances of a pre-challenge elimination occurred way back in Survivor: Palauin 2004. In one of the most shocking moments in theold-school era of Survivor, Jonathan Libby and Wanda Shirk were not drafted onto a tribe and were sent home immediately. The twist worked because of how and when it played out. They had time on the beach to mesh with the other castaways, justifying the decision not to pick them. Further, Survivor had earned this twist as it had been running long enough to justify it. This is the beginning of Bachelor Mansion Takeover. They needed to keep things simple.
HGTV has a very antiquated-feeling reality show on its hands, which is really exciting for us diehard day-one reality show lovers. But if they continue with random twists that undermine the series’ integrity, it might turn fans off quite quickly. Especially Bachelor Nation fans who are not used to this type of treatment.
Bachelor Mansion Takeover airs Mondays at 8:00 pm on HGTV. All episodes are available to stream on HBO Max.
One of Apple TV‘s prestige thrillers is taking over on streaming right now. The show is spread over eight episodes, and its hook is commercial on its face: a murder, three longtime friends, buried betrayals, but the bigger play is the packaging. And that is its premium cast led by Elisabeth Moss,Kerry Washington, and Kate Mara, which gives the series immediate credibility.
What makes the breakout more interesting is where it is happening. As per FlixPatrol, the series is surging across Apple TV markets around the world, with especially strong placement across North America, Europe, parts of Asia, the Middle East, and Latin America, while also surfacing beyond Apple’s own ecosystem through Canal+ in France and Amazon Channels in markets like the U.S. and Germany. That suggests this is not just a U.S.-centric launch spike either.
The show is titled Imperfect Women, and its current rise makes sense when you look at the construction. The show is adapted from Araminta Hall’s novel, and it is built around a friendship drama disguised as a murder mystery, which gives it more emotional leverage than a standard whodunit. That combination of star power, betrayal-driven plotting, and a limited-run structure is exactly the kind of formula that can turn a fresh Apple TV release into a global streaming force very quickly. Whether it holds is the next question, but right now, it is doing exactly what a high-end thriller is supposed to do: pull viewers in everywhere at once.
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Collider Exclusive · Taylor Sheridan Universe Quiz Which Taylor Sheridan Show Do You Belong In? Yellowstone · Landman · Tulsa King · Mayor of Kingstown
Four worlds. All of them brutal, complicated, and built on power, loyalty, and the price of survival. Taylor Sheridan doesn’t write heroes — he writes people who do what they have to do and live with the cost. Ten questions will reveal which one of his worlds you were made for.
🤠Yellowstone
🛢️Landman
👑Tulsa King
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⚖️Mayor of Kingstown
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Where does your power come from? In Sheridan’s world, everyone has leverage. The question is what kind.
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Who do you put first, no matter what? Loyalty in Sheridan’s universe is always absolute — and always costly.
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Someone crosses a line. How do you respond? Every Sheridan protagonist has a line. What matters is what happens after it’s crossed.
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Where do you feel most in your element? Sheridan’s worlds are as much about place as they are about people.
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How do you feel about operating in the grey? Nobody in a Sheridan show has clean hands. The question is how they carry the dirt.
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What are you actually fighting to hold onto? Every Sheridan character is fighting a war. The real question is what they’re defending.
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How do you lead? Authority in Sheridan’s world is never given — it’s established, maintained, and constantly tested.
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Someone new arrives and tries to change how things work. Your reaction? Every Sheridan show has an outsider disrupting an established order. Sometimes that outsider is you.
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What has your position cost you? Nobody gets to where these characters are without paying for it. The bill is always personal.
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When it’s over, what do you want people to say? Sheridan’s characters all know the ending is coming. The question is what they leave behind.
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Sheridan Has Spoken You Belong In…
The show that claimed the most of your answers is the world you were built for. If two tied, both are shown — you’re complicated enough to straddle two Sheridan universes.
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🤠 Yellowstone
🛢️ Landman
👑 Tulsa King
⚖️ Mayor of Kingstown
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You are a Dutton — or you might as well be. You understand that some things are worth protecting at any cost, and that the modern world’s indifference to history, to land, to legacy, is not something you’re willing to accept quietly. You lead from the front, you carry your family’s weight without complaint, and when someone threatens what’s yours, you don’t escalate — you finish it. You’re not cruel. But you are absolute. In Yellowstone’s world, that combination of ferocity and loyalty doesn’t make you a villain. It makes you the only thing standing between everything that matters and everyone who wants to take it.
You thrive in the chaos of high-stakes negotiation, where the money is enormous, the margins are thin, and the wrong word in the wrong room can cost everyone everything. You’re a fixer — the person called when a situation is already on fire and needs someone with the nerve to walk into it. West Texas oil country rewards exactly what you are: sharp, adaptable, unsentimental, and absolutely clear-eyed about what people want and what they’ll do to get it. You’re not naive enough to think this world is fair. You’re smart enough to be the one deciding who it’s fair to.
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You are a Dwight Manfredi — someone who has served their time, paid their dues, and arrived somewhere unexpected with nothing but their reputation and their wits. You adapt without losing yourself. You build loyalty through respect rather than fear, though you’re not above reminding people that the two aren’t mutually exclusive. Tulsa King is for people who are still standing when everyone assumed they’d be finished — who find, in an unfamiliar place, that they’re more capable than the world gave them credit for. You don’t need a throne. You build one, wherever you happen to land.
You carry the weight of a system that is broken by design, and you do it anyway — because someone has to, and because you’re the only one positioned to do it without the whole thing collapsing. Mike McLusky’s world is for people who are comfortable operating where there are no good options, only less catastrophic ones. You speak every language: law enforcement, criminal, political, human. That fluency makes you invaluable and it makes you a target. You’ve made your peace with both. Mayor of Kingstown belongs to people who understand that keeping the peace is not the same as being at peace — and who do the job regardless.
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Elisabeth Moss, Kerry Washington, and Kate Mara Have a Strong Audience Base
Part of the show’s traction is that it is not leaning on one kind of fanbase. Elisabeth Moss brings in the prestige-drama crowd that stayed with her from Mad Men and then followed her deeper into darker, more emotionally punishing television through The Handmaid’s Tale. Kate Mara, on the other hand, carries her own long-tail appeal from House of Cards, where she became tied to that slick, high-stakes streaming-drama energy early. Kerry Washington’s draw comes from being a familiar face, having led sharp, intense, high-pressure character work for years, particularly on TV with hit thrillers likeScandal. Put together, that is three different audience lanes feeding the same series.
Imperfect Women is available to stream on Apple TV. Stay tuned to Collider for more updates.
After The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power Season 2 reached its bittersweet end, it’s even clearer that Sauron’s (Charlie Vickers) and Celebrimbor’s (Charles Edwards) arc follows all the beats required of a psychological thriller. The long-standing genre offers no shortage of duplicitous, harrowing, and shocking cat-and-mouse games from which to draw inspiration. Still, Vickers revealed in a post-finale Vulture interview that Rings of Power showrunners Patrick McKay and J. D. Paynemodeled Sauron’s manipulative ways after the original, and perhaps the most potent, source of all: the 1944 movie Gaslight. Not only does that title mean exactly what you think it does, but this award-winning film also had more worldwide impact than you might realize.
How Are ‘Gaslight’ and ‘The Rings of Power’ Season 2 Connected?
Directed by George Cukor (The Philadelphia Story, My Fair Lady) and starring Ingrid Bergman in her first of three Academy Award-winning roles, Gaslight is historically notable for spawning the term “gaslighting” decades before the psychological tactic became a mainstream colloquialism. Itself based on a play of the same name, the film derives its title from Victorian-era gas lamps and how their presence contributes to an overarching mystery.
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Collider Exclusive · Middle-earth Quiz Which Lord of the Rings Character Are You? One Quiz · Ten Questions · Your Fate Revealed
The road goes ever on. From the green hills of the Shire to the fires of Mount Doom, every soul in Middle-earth carries a destiny. Ten questions stand between you and the truth of who you are. Answer honestly — the One Ring has a way of revealing what we most want to hide.
💍Frodo
🌿Samwise
👑Aragorn
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🔥Gandalf
🏹Legolas
⚒️Gimli
👁️Sauron
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🪨Gollum
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You are handed a responsibility that could destroy you. What do you do? The weight of the world falls on unlikely shoulders.
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Your closest companion is heading into terrible danger. You: True loyalty is revealed not in comfort, but in crisis.
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Enormous power is within your reach. Your instinct is: Power corrupts — but only those who reach for it.
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What does “home” mean to you? Where we long to return reveals who we truly are.
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When a battle is upon you, your approach is: War reveals what we are made of — whether we like it or not.
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Someone comes to you for advice in their darkest hour. You: Wisdom is not knowing all the answers — it’s knowing which questions to ask.
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How do you see yourself, honestly? Self-knowledge is the most dangerous kind.
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Which of these best describes your relationship with the natural world? Middle-earth speaks to those who know how to listen.
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You encounter a wretched, pitiable creature who has done terrible things. You: How we treat the fallen reveals the height of our character.
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When the quest is over and the songs are sung, what do you hope they say about you? In the end, we are all just stories.
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The Fellowship Has Spoken Your Place in Middle-earth
The scores below reveal your true character. Your highest number is your match. Even a tie tells a story — the Fellowship was never made of simple people.
💍 Frodo
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🌿 Samwise
👑 Aragorn
🔥 Gandalf
🏹 Legolas
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⚒️ Gimli
👁️ Sauron
🪨 Gollum
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You carry something heavy — and you carry it alone, even when you don’t have to. You were not born for greatness, and that is precisely why greatness chose you. Your courage is not the roaring, sword-swinging kind; it is quiet, stubborn, and terrifying in its refusal to quit. The Ring weighs on you more than anyone can see, and still you walk toward the fire. That is not weakness. That is the rarest kind of strength there is.
You are, without question, the best of them. Not the most powerful, not the most celebrated — but the most essential. Your loyalty is not a trait; it is a force of nature. You would carry the person you love up the slopes of Mount Doom if it came to that, and we both know you’d do it without being asked. The world needs more people like you, and the world is lucky it has even one.
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You were born to lead, and you have spent years running from it. The crown is yours by right, but you know better than anyone that right means nothing without the will and the worthiness to back it up. You are tempered by loss, shaped by long roads, and defined by a code of honour you hold to even when no one is watching. When you finally step forward, the world shifts. Because it was always waiting for you.
You have seen more than you let on, and you say less than you know — which is exactly as it should be. You are a catalyst: you do not fight the battles yourself, you ignite the people who can. Your wisdom comes not from books but from an age of watching what happens when it is ignored. You arrive precisely when you mean to, and your presence alone changes what is possible. A wizard is never late.
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Graceful, perceptive, and almost preternaturally calm under pressure — you see things others miss and act before others react. You do not need to make a scene to be remarkable; your presence speaks for itself. You are loyal to those you choose to stand beside, and that choice is not made lightly. You have lived long enough to know that the most beautiful things in this world are also the most fragile, and that is why you fight to protect them.
You are loud, proud, and absolutely formidable — and beneath all of that is one of the most fiercely loyal hearts in Middle-earth. You don’t do anything by half measures. Your friendships are forged like iron, your grudges run as deep as mines, and your courage in battle is the kind that makes legends. You came into this fellowship suspicious of everyone and ended it willing to die for an elf. That is not a small thing. That is everything.
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You think in centuries and act in absolutes. Order, dominion, control — not because you are cruel by nature, but because you have decided that the world left to itself always falls apart, and you are the only one with the vision and the will to hold it together. You were not always this. Something was lost, or taken, or betrayed, and the version of you that stands now is the answer to that wound. The tragedy is that you’re not entirely wrong — just entirely too far gone to course-correct.
You are a study in contradiction — pitiable and dangerous, cunning and broken, capable of both cruelty and something that once resembled love. You are defined by loss: of innocence, of self, of the one thing that gave your existence meaning. Two voices war inside you constantly, and the tragedy is that the better one sometimes wins, just not often enough, and never at the right moment. You are a warning, yes — but also a mirror. We are all a little Gollum, given the right ring and enough time.
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Comparing Gaslight and Rings of Power‘s similarities means spoiling the former’s twist ending. Given the cultural context associated with its title, however, said reveal isn’t a closely guarded secret; if anything, knowing the truth ahead of time increases Gaslight‘s suffocating suspense and pioneering approach to an as-of-then-unnamed form of abuse. Regarding Rings of Power, Vickers told Vulture:
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“The showrunners were keen for us to use elements of that film; certainly the themes of it apply. Because we were able to film everything chronologically, we could really plot Celebrimbor’s disintegration, from the moments he fights back to the moments I’m turning the screw on him.”
What Is ‘Gaslight’ About?
Gregory (Charles Boyer) looming threateningly over a seated and distresed-looking Paula (Ingrid Bergman) in GaslightImage via Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Dripping with enough fraught, noir-adjacent dread to twist one’s stomach into knots (almost to the point of gaslighting the audience alongside its heroine), the film follows Paula (Bergman), a young woman and aspiring opera singer swept into a whirlwind romance by Gregory Anton (Charles Boyer), an eerily charming composer and pianist. Head over heels for him, Paula agrees to move back into her childhood London home despite her reservations; Paula has spent the last 10 years haunted by her aunt’s unsolved murder, which occurred in the same house.
“Sometimes to find the light, we must first touch the darkness.”
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As their blissful courtship transitions into domesticity, Paula remains unaware that her marriage is a sham orchestrated by a ruthless killer. Gregory is responsible for her aunt’s death, and he wooed Paula to gain access to the house and continue his interrupted search for four priceless jewels. From there, he orchestrates false events meant to systematically convince Paula that she’s mentally unwell. He begins by heaping her with effusive affection, something new and revitalizing for a woman marred by trauma. Once Paula’s devoted to him, he systematically chips away at her self-esteem, chiding her about how forgetful she is before tricking her into believing she lost one of his precious family heirlooms. Whenever she stumbles upon factual clues about his true intentions and identity, he dismisses them as Paula’s overactive imagination.
As he isolates his wife into physical and psychological dependency within her own home, Gregory simultaneously lies to others about her condition. This includes telling their new maid (Angela Lansbury in her movie debut) never to bother the “high-strung” Paula, and causing Paula to break down during a rare public appearance; if the few people she sees consider her “hysterical,” then her deep distress won’t arouse suspicion. All the while, Gregory codes his cruelty in loving words. He reframes his violent outbursts as passionate concern for her well-being, withholds his affection, and blames her for ruining their marriage, which culminates in Paula believing his lies and accepting culpability before the truth emerges.
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Sauron and Celebrimbor’s Slow-Burn Arc Echoes ‘Gaslight’s Structure
Rings of Power structures the slow erosion of Celebrimbor’s mental stability, as well as Sauron’s malicious pursuit of the celebrated smith for his own ends, quite similarly to Gaslight. At first, Sauron (still posing as Halbrand) sneaks into Eregion by playing up his friendship with Celebrimbor and tapping into the latter’s unspoken insecurities. When he realizes that securing Celebrimbor’s compliance requires a grand gesture, he presents himself as Annatar, a majestic emissary of the Valar tasked to help Celebrimbor save Middle-earth from an encroaching evil. Viewers know that the call is coming from inside the house, but in Celebrimbor’s eyes, Annatar blesses the elf with more than he could ever dream of.
When Celebrimbor acts contrary to Sauron’s desires, Sauron makes Celebrimbor doubt himself: that he just misconstrues Sauron’s words, misplaces and forgets things, and unintentionally, shamefully taints the dwarven Rings. Celebrimbor even recognizes that Sauron cloaks his tactics in compassion, but the Dark Lord’s consistency wears him down; step by step, Sauron upends Celebrimbor’s judgment and traps him in a utopian illusion.
Once Celebrimbor pieces together all the telling inconsistencies, he courageously breaks free from Sauron’s mental prison. By the time he can warn his friends and beg for help, however, his claims seem outlandish and pitiable. Sauron had already turned Eregion against their beloved leader, convincing them that Celebrimbor was consumed by delusion-filled darkness — casting Sauron as their trustworthy savior by proxy.
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‘Gaslight’ and ‘The Rings of Power’ Season 2 Are Equally Haunting
Charlie Vickers in the Rings of Power Season 2 finaleImage via Prime Video
Celebrimbor’s resistance ultimately wins him the final upper hand against Sauron, albeit far more tragically than Paula’s defiant conclusion. Since Tolkien’s works call Sauron the Great Deceiver, Rings of Powerpainting Sauron as a textbook gaslighter down to mimicking the movie that created, the term, is a natural throughline. Much like Gaslight, a profoundly accurate and distressing watch 80 years after its debut, the series’ chillingly authentic depiction of psychological abuse — enhanced by Vickers and Edwards’ arresting performances — will haunt audiences more than a fiery eye ever could.
The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power is available to stream on Prime Video in the U.S.
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September 1, 2022
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Amazon Prime Video
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John D. Payne, Patrick McKay, Louise Hooper, Charlotte Brändström, Wayne Yip
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Patrick McKay, John D. Payne, J.R.R. Tolkien, Justin Doble, Jason Cahill, Gennifer Hutchison, Stephany Folsom, Nicholas Adams
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The Lord of the Rings
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The Rings of Power Seasons 1 and 2 are available on Prime Video in the U.S. Gaslight is available to rent on Prime Video in the U.S.
Over the course of five seasons across nearly a decade, Stranger Thingsemerged as a platform-defining hit for Netflix. It makes sense that the streamer wants to milk the intellectual property (IP) for all that it is worth, and a new chapter in the epic saga is just around the corner. The mainline series concluded its generational run in 2025, with Netflix releasing episodes in blocks. The feature-length finale debuted on December 31, but it wasn’t exactly a home run. The final season received an 82% score on Rotten Tomatoes. While this was still a very positive note to end on, it was nowhere near the 97% score of the first season, which debuted in 2016. Both Netflix and franchise creators, the Duffer Brothers, hope that the franchise returns to form with the forthcoming spin-off.
This is easier said than done, given how difficult it has been for spin-offs of landmark shows. House of the Dragon still seems to be finding its feet, even though audiences are hungry for Game of Thrones to deliver the magic of the earlier seasons. Taylor Sheridan knocked it out of the park with 1883 and 1923, but neither show captured the popular imagination quite like Yellowstone. The new Stranger Things spin-off is spearheaded by Eric Robles, with the Duffer Brothers returning as executive producers alongside Shawn Levy. A new cast will take over the roles made popular by the original show’s breakout stars, including Millie Bobby Brown, Finn Wolfhard, Gaten Matarazzo, Noah Schnapp, David Harbour, and others.
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Collider Exclusive · Sci-Fi Survival Quiz Which Sci-Fi World Would You Survive? The Matrix · Mad Max · Blade Runner · Dune · Star Wars
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Five universes. Five completely different ways the future went wrong — or sideways, or up in flames. Only one of them is the world your instincts were built for. Eight questions will figure out which dystopia, galaxy, or desert wasteland you’d actually make it out of alive.
💊The Matrix
🔥Mad Max
🌧️Blade Runner
🏜️Dune
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🚀Star Wars
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You sense something is deeply wrong with the world around you. What do you do? The first instinct is often the truest one.
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In a world of scarcity, what resource do you guard most fiercely? What we protect reveals what we believe survival actually requires.
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What kind of threat keeps you up at night? Fear is useful data — if you’re honest about what you’re actually afraid of.
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How do you deal with authority you don’t trust? Every dystopia has a power structure. Your approach to it determines everything.
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Which environment could you actually endure long-term? Survival isn’t just tactical — it’s physical, psychological, and very much about where you are.
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Who do you want in your corner when things fall apart? The company you keep is the clearest signal of who you actually are.
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Where do you draw the line — if you draw one at all? Every survivor eventually faces a moment that tests what they’re actually made of.
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What would actually make survival worth it? Staying alive is one thing. Having a reason to is another.
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Your Fate Has Been Calculated You’d Survive In…
Your answers point to the world your instincts were built for. This is the universe your temperament, your survival instincts, and your particular brand of stubbornness were made for.
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The Resistance, Zion
The Matrix
You took the red pill a long time ago — probably before anyone offered it to you. You’re a systems thinker who can’t help but notice the seams in things.
You’re drawn to understanding how the system works before figuring out how to break it.
You’d find the Resistance, or it would find you — your instinct for spotting constructed realities is the machines’ worst nightmare.
You function best when you have access to information and the freedom to act on it.
The Matrix built an airtight prison. You’d be the one probing the walls for the door.
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The Wasteland
Mad Max
The wasteland doesn’t reward the clever or the well-connected — it rewards those who are hard to kill and harder to break. That’s you.
You don’t need comfort, community, or a cause larger than the next horizon.
You need a vehicle, a clear threat, and enough fuel to outrun it — and you’re good at all three.
You are unsentimental enough to survive that world, and decent enough — just barely — to be something more than another raider.
In the wasteland, that distinction is everything.
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Los Angeles, 2049
Blade Runner
You’d survive here because you know how to exist in moral grey areas without losing yourself completely.
You read people accurately, keep your circle small, and ask the questions others prefer not to answer.
In a city where humanity is a legal designation rather than a feeling, you hold onto something that keeps you functional.
You’re not a hero. But you’re not lost, either.
In Blade Runner’s world, that distinction is everything.
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Arrakis
Dune
Arrakis is the most hostile environment in the known universe — and you are precisely the kind of person it rewards.
Patience, discipline, and political awareness are your core strengths — and on Arrakis, they’re survival tools.
You understand that the long game matters more than any single victory.
Others come to Dune and are consumed by it. You’d learn its logic and earn its respect.
In time, you wouldn’t just survive Arrakis — you’d begin to reshape it.
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A Galaxy Far, Far Away
Star Wars
The galaxy far, far away is vast, loud, and in a constant state of violent political upheaval — and you wouldn’t have it any other way.
You find meaning in being part of something larger than yourself — a cause, a crew, a rebellion.
You’d gravitate toward the Rebellion, or the fringes, or whatever pocket of the galaxy still believes the Empire’s grip can be broken.
You fight — not because you have to, but because standing aside isn’t something you’re capable of.
In Star Wars, that willingness is what makes all the difference.
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Here’s What ‘Stranger Things’ Fans Can Expect From the New Spin-Off
The show we’re talking about, of course, is Stranger Things: Tales from ’85. It’s an animated spin-off set between the events of the mainline show’s second and third seasons, which aired in 2017 and 2019, respectively. The spin-off has been modeled on popular Saturday morning cartoons from the 1980s, such as He-Man and the Masters of the Universe, Scooby-Doo, and The Real Ghostbusters. The show will be set in the winter of 1985 and will feature the fan-favorite characters as they tackle new supernatural sci-fi mysteries. New characters will be voiced by Odessa A’zion and Janeane Garofalo. Stranger Things: Tales from ’85 premieres on April 23 on Netflix. Stay tuned to Collider for more updates.
Katy Perry’s latest trip to Rome is getting attention for more than just sightseeing.
The pop star shared a playful video of herself at the Trevi Fountain, where she ditched tradition by dipping a credit card into the water instead of tossing coins for luck.
The moment quickly went viral, especially as it comes just days after reports confirmed she is under investigation in Australia following serious allegations made by actress Ruby Rose, which she has strongly denied.
Katy Perry Turns Trevi Fountain Tradition Into Viral Moment
Katy Perry made waves after taking to Instagram to share a playful clip of herself at Rome’s iconic Trevi Fountain, but her approach to the tradition was anything but ordinary.
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Instead of tossing a coin, the singer briefly placed her credit card into the water, joking about her dislike for loose change.
The moment began with Perry standing in front of the landmark in a grey hoodie, singing “someone give me a penny,” before referencing her own lyrics.
She told fans, “Y’all, I told you in “Save as Draft” that I don’t f-ck with change,” tying the moment back to her “Witness” track.
Perry explained she still wanted to participate in the tradition “for good luck,” but her unconventional method, quickly retrieving the card before it drifted away, left viewers amused and confused.
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The Trevi Fountain, completed in 1762, is one of Rome’s most visited landmarks, attracting thousands of visitors daily who toss coins in hopes of returning.
Fans Left In Stitches Over Perry’s Rome Video
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A fan account reposted the viral video on TikTok and in no time, fans flooded the comments section with reactions.
One user particularly commented on the singer’s decision to retrieve the card from the fountain.
“Kathryn it doesn’t count if you take it back! should’ve left it in the fountain for one of your katyrats to find for even more good luck,” they wrote.
Some fans also found Katy Perry’s choice of item hilarious. One person shared, “I can’t believe you used a credit card instead of a coin! I love how goofy you are my queen.”
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Another commented, “I think you’re the first person to ever put a credit card into the fountain lol,” while a third shared, “Great. Now ur credit card is living its best life in the fountain.”
Katy Perry Shares Glimpses Of Rome Trip And Private Performance
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Perry’s Trevi Fountain moment was just one highlight from a packed trip filled with performances and sightseeing.
The “Dark Horse” singer captioned her post “Just Rome’ing around,” alongside a mix of videos and photos that showcased both her glamorous and candid moments abroad.
She performed a private concert at La Nuvola, where she took the stage in a glittering bandeau top paired with black silk pants.
With her hair styled in a sleek bun, Perry delivered a performance of her 2010 hit “The One That Got Away,” reminding fans of her enduring stage presence.
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Behind-the-scenes glimpses showed her preparing for the show with her crew, offering a more intimate look at her process.
Elsewhere in Rome, Perry posed in front of St. Peter’s Basilica in a chic black-and-white dress, soaking in the historic setting.
She even added a playful moment by singing “Pope Leo, hallelujah,” nodding to the first American pontiff while exploring Vatican City.
Perry Faces Serious Allegations As Investigation Unfolds
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While her Rome trip offered lighter moments, Katy Perry is also facing serious developments offstage.
The 41-year-old is currently under investigation by Australian authorities following sexual assault allegations made by actress Ruby Rose. The claims stem from an alleged incident in 2010 at a Melbourne nightclub.
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As The Blast reported, a police spokesperson released a statement on April 15 noting, “Melbourne Sexual Offences and Child Abuse Investigation Team (SOCIT) detectives are investigating a historical sexual assault that occurred in Melbourne in 2010.”
The statement continued, “Police have been told the incident occurred at a licensed premises in Melbourne’s CBD. As the investigation remains ongoing, it would be inappropriate to comment further at this stage.”
The investigation began after Rose filed a complaint, bringing renewed attention to an allegation she previously described publicly.
Katy Perry Strongly Denies Ruby Rose Claims Amid Growing Scrutiny
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Perry has firmly denied the allegations through her representative, strongly pushing back against Ruby Rose’s claims.
In an official statement, her team described the accusations as “dangerous and reckless lies,” emphasizing that the singer rejects them entirely.
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The statement read per the Daily Mail, “The allegations being circulated on social media by Ruby Rose about Katy Perry are not only categorically false, they are dangerous, reckless lies.”
It also addressed Rose’s history of public accusations, noting, “Ms Rose has a well-documented history of making serious public allegations on social media against various individuals, claims that have repeatedly been denied by those named.”
Rose, meanwhile, has maintained that the alleged incident occurred while she was in her twenties during a night out in Melbourne.
As the weekend draws near, it’s not too late for Doctor Who fans to check out—or revisit—this perfect sci-fi alternative that first launched twenty years ago. Similar to Doctor Who, it focuses on fighting extraterrestrial threats and using alien technology. Butunlike the iconic BBC series, which appeals to both adults and children, it targets adults and older teenagers, given its much darker, more mature approach that lacks the family-friendly and adventure-driven tone of Doctor Who.
Created by Russell T. Davies, who revived Doctor Who in 2005, the sci-fi series is a direct spin-off and set in the same universe. Its central character is Captain Jack Harkness, portrayed by John Barrowman, an immortal con-man from the distant future who originally appeared in 2005’s Doctor Who. Titled Torchwood, it premiered on BBC Three and on BBC HD in 2006 and ended after four seasons and 41 episodes in 2011. Years later, the sci-fi adventure is back in the spotlight amid anticipation for Disney+’s international release of The War Between the Land and the Sea.
Thanks to streaming, Torchwood is making a comeback, reminding fans of why it remains one of Doctor Who’s most compelling spin-offs. According to FlixPatrol data, the British fantasy drama has been trending on the Apple TV Store in the US for the past 48 hours, surging on the charts alongside its mothership series. Alongside Barrowman, the initial central cast of Torchwoodincluded Gareth David-Lloyd, Burn Gorman, Naoko Mori, and Eve Myles, all portraying specialists for the titular team, who often tracked down aliens and defended the planet from alien and human threats.
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Collider Exclusive · Sci-Fi Survival Quiz Which Sci-Fi World Would You Survive? The Matrix · Mad Max · Blade Runner · Dune · Star Wars
Five universes. Five completely different ways the future went wrong — or sideways, or up in flames. Only one of them is the world your instincts were built for. Eight questions will figure out which dystopia, galaxy, or desert wasteland you’d actually make it out of alive.
💊The Matrix
🔥Mad Max
🌧️Blade Runner
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🏜️Dune
🚀Star Wars
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You sense something is deeply wrong with the world around you. What do you do? The first instinct is often the truest one.
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In a world of scarcity, what resource do you guard most fiercely? What we protect reveals what we believe survival actually requires.
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What kind of threat keeps you up at night? Fear is useful data — if you’re honest about what you’re actually afraid of.
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How do you deal with authority you don’t trust? Every dystopia has a power structure. Your approach to it determines everything.
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Which environment could you actually endure long-term? Survival isn’t just tactical — it’s physical, psychological, and very much about where you are.
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Who do you want in your corner when things fall apart? The company you keep is the clearest signal of who you actually are.
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Where do you draw the line — if you draw one at all? Every survivor eventually faces a moment that tests what they’re actually made of.
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What would actually make survival worth it? Staying alive is one thing. Having a reason to is another.
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Your answers point to the world your instincts were built for. This is the universe your temperament, your survival instincts, and your particular brand of stubbornness were made for.
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The Resistance, Zion
The Matrix
You took the red pill a long time ago — probably before anyone offered it to you. You’re a systems thinker who can’t help but notice the seams in things.
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You’re drawn to understanding how the system works before figuring out how to break it.
You’d find the Resistance, or it would find you — your instinct for spotting constructed realities is the machines’ worst nightmare.
You function best when you have access to information and the freedom to act on it.
The Matrix built an airtight prison. You’d be the one probing the walls for the door.
The Wasteland
Mad Max
The wasteland doesn’t reward the clever or the well-connected — it rewards those who are hard to kill and harder to break. That’s you.
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You don’t need comfort, community, or a cause larger than the next horizon.
You need a vehicle, a clear threat, and enough fuel to outrun it — and you’re good at all three.
You are unsentimental enough to survive that world, and decent enough — just barely — to be something more than another raider.
In the wasteland, that distinction is everything.
Los Angeles, 2049
Blade Runner
You’d survive here because you know how to exist in moral grey areas without losing yourself completely.
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You read people accurately, keep your circle small, and ask the questions others prefer not to answer.
In a city where humanity is a legal designation rather than a feeling, you hold onto something that keeps you functional.
You’re not a hero. But you’re not lost, either.
In Blade Runner’s world, that distinction is everything.
Arrakis
Dune
Arrakis is the most hostile environment in the known universe — and you are precisely the kind of person it rewards.
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Patience, discipline, and political awareness are your core strengths — and on Arrakis, they’re survival tools.
You understand that the long game matters more than any single victory.
Others come to Dune and are consumed by it. You’d learn its logic and earn its respect.
In time, you wouldn’t just survive Arrakis — you’d begin to reshape it.
A Galaxy Far, Far Away
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The galaxy far, far away is vast, loud, and in a constant state of violent political upheaval — and you wouldn’t have it any other way.
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You find meaning in being part of something larger than yourself — a cause, a crew, a rebellion.
You’d gravitate toward the Rebellion, or the fringes, or whatever pocket of the galaxy still believes the Empire’s grip can be broken.
You fight — not because you have to, but because standing aside isn’t something you’re capable of.
In Star Wars, that willingness is what makes all the difference.
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Is ‘Torchwood’ Worth Watching?
When Torchwood debuted, it received largely negative reviews, but that soon changed when Season 2 came along in 2008, earning a more positive reception. Season 3, titled Children of Earth, was also a hit, receiving numerous positive reviews, while the final season, Miracle Day, which Starz aired in 2011, wasn’t as lucky. Nevertheless, with an average critics’ score of 98% on Rotten Tomatoes, the Doctor Who spin-off is certainly worth binging this weekend, especially if you’re looking to join in investigating some unexplained extraterrestrial incidents on Earth. Series showrunners were creator Davies and Chris Chibnall, who also had a similar role on Doctor Who.
Science fiction fans have been having a blast over the course of the 2020s so far. Andor, Severance, Arcane… the list of future sci-fi classics has been endless, and it’s looking like this year, that list will continue to expand greatly. Fans of the genre should mark their calendars to stay tuned for the release of what are sure to be 2026’s best new sci-fi shows.
Whether it’s a thrilling new entry into the MCU or DCEU, an animated show further expanding the world of a beloved Netflix IP, or a show based on an iconic sci-fi book, fans of the genre will be treated quite nicely by networks and streaming platforms this year. No matter how well these hugely anticipated shows actually end up working, they’re undeniably exciting, and they’ll surely be huge pop culture sensations as soon as they come out.
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‘VisionQuest’
2026 (Release date TBA)
Paul Bettany as White Vision in WandaVision.Image via Disney+
Back in 2021, WandaVisionkicked off the wave of MCU shows (Netflix MCU series notwithstanding) that have defined the latest phases of the franchise. It has been a wave that’s definitely had its fair share of ups and downs, but the show that started it all has aged rather well as one of the strongest pieces of MCU content that fans have gotten since Avengers: Endgame. The show ended with White Vision, a reassembled version of the hero powered by Chaos Magic, gaining the original Vision’s memory and flying off to process his newfound identity.
That will be the subject of VisionQuest, a miniseries where Paul Bettany will once again take on the role of White Vision. If it’s anything like its predecessor, then VisionQuest will surely be one of the most perfect superhero show masterpieces in recent memory, making it essential viewing for both MCU fans and sci-fi fans. Created and showrun by Terry Matalas of Syfy’s 12 Monkeysfame, it’s a show that promises to be one of the best pieces of Marvel content we’ve gotten in a while.
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‘Stranger Things: Tales from ’85’
April 23, 2026
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There’s no getting around it: The final season of Stranger Thingswas, to say the least, disappointing. There’s also no denying, however, that this was one of the biggest pop culture sensations in the world over the course of its whole run, and as such, there are many dissatisfied fans out there who still want more of these characters and the world they inhabit. Thankfully for them, the team behind the original show will be producing this year’s animated show, Stranger Things: Tales from ’85, set between the events of the second and third seasons of the original.
Stranger Things is one of the most exciting sci-fi shows to binge-watch, and if all goes well, so will Tales from ’85. Netflix has a phenomenal track record with animated science fiction, and even after the disappointment of the original series’ final season, the Duffers have nevertheless had a track record with many more successes than they’ve had failures. Seeking to capture the feel and essence of ’80s Saturday-morning cartoons, Tales from ’85 may just be the thing needed to bring Stranger Things fans back on board the hype train.
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‘The Boroughs’
May 21, 2026
Two older men and an older woman inspecting a cave in The Boroughs.Image via Netflix
It’s not just science fiction: 2026 is also promising several new must-watch thriller shows. Fans of both genres will be delighted to hear that The Boroughsfalls into both categories. Further proof that the Duffer Brothers are likely back to delivering their A game this year, The Boroughs will be produced by them and created by The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance‘s Jeffrey Addiss and Will Matthews. As if that pedigree weren’t enough, the cast includes stars like Alfred Molina, Alfre Woodard, Bill Pullman, and Geena Davis.
Bringing the concept of a supernatural town from Indiana to New Mexico, The Boroughs may just be the perfect replacement for Stranger Thingsin 2026. No one would blame fans of the Duffers for feeling a little skeptical going into their new projects, but The Boroughs truly does seem awfully promising. It’s a fresh new start with a fresh new group of characters in a fresh new setting, and that should be all that sci-fi fans could possibly want from an upcoming series.
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‘Neuromancer’
2026 (Release date TBA)
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Apple TV hasn’t been nearly as prolific as most of its competitors in the streaming game, but that focus on quality over quantity has thus far felt like an entirely deliberate—and so far, rather intelligent—business decision. Over the past few years, they’ve been making some of the best science fiction shows on television, and Neuromancerwill be doing something entirely different for the platform. Based on William Gibson‘s 1984 dystopian novel, a foundational work of early cyberpunk, this promises to be one of the coolest cyberpunk TV shows ever made.
Created by filmmaker J. D. Dillard and writer Graham Roland (who has been in the writers’ room of shows like Prison Break and Lost), Neuromancer could become the first-ever properly successful cyberpunk live-action show produced for a streaming service. That only feels fitting for a show based on a book that was so foundational for the genre. Fans of science fiction history should absolutely make sure not to miss this hyper-important entry into the canon.
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Collider Exclusive · Sci-Fi Survival Quiz Which Sci-Fi World Would You Survive? The Matrix · Mad Max · Blade Runner · Dune · Star Wars
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Five universes. Five completely different ways the future went wrong — or sideways, or up in flames. Only one of them is the world your instincts were built for. Eight questions will figure out which dystopia, galaxy, or desert wasteland you’d actually make it out of alive.
💊The Matrix
🔥Mad Max
🌧️Blade Runner
🏜️Dune
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🚀Star Wars
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01
You sense something is deeply wrong with the world around you. What do you do? The first instinct is often the truest one.
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02
In a world of scarcity, what resource do you guard most fiercely? What we protect reveals what we believe survival actually requires.
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03
What kind of threat keeps you up at night? Fear is useful data — if you’re honest about what you’re actually afraid of.
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04
How do you deal with authority you don’t trust? Every dystopia has a power structure. Your approach to it determines everything.
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05
Which environment could you actually endure long-term? Survival isn’t just tactical — it’s physical, psychological, and very much about where you are.
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06
Who do you want in your corner when things fall apart? The company you keep is the clearest signal of who you actually are.
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07
Where do you draw the line — if you draw one at all? Every survivor eventually faces a moment that tests what they’re actually made of.
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08
What would actually make survival worth it? Staying alive is one thing. Having a reason to is another.
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Your Fate Has Been Calculated You’d Survive In…
Your answers point to the world your instincts were built for. This is the universe your temperament, your survival instincts, and your particular brand of stubbornness were made for.
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The Resistance, Zion
The Matrix
You took the red pill a long time ago — probably before anyone offered it to you. You’re a systems thinker who can’t help but notice the seams in things.
You’re drawn to understanding how the system works before figuring out how to break it.
You’d find the Resistance, or it would find you — your instinct for spotting constructed realities is the machines’ worst nightmare.
You function best when you have access to information and the freedom to act on it.
The Matrix built an airtight prison. You’d be the one probing the walls for the door.
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The Wasteland
Mad Max
The wasteland doesn’t reward the clever or the well-connected — it rewards those who are hard to kill and harder to break. That’s you.
You don’t need comfort, community, or a cause larger than the next horizon.
You need a vehicle, a clear threat, and enough fuel to outrun it — and you’re good at all three.
You are unsentimental enough to survive that world, and decent enough — just barely — to be something more than another raider.
In the wasteland, that distinction is everything.
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Los Angeles, 2049
Blade Runner
You’d survive here because you know how to exist in moral grey areas without losing yourself completely.
You read people accurately, keep your circle small, and ask the questions others prefer not to answer.
In a city where humanity is a legal designation rather than a feeling, you hold onto something that keeps you functional.
You’re not a hero. But you’re not lost, either.
In Blade Runner’s world, that distinction is everything.
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Arrakis
Dune
Arrakis is the most hostile environment in the known universe — and you are precisely the kind of person it rewards.
Patience, discipline, and political awareness are your core strengths — and on Arrakis, they’re survival tools.
You understand that the long game matters more than any single victory.
Others come to Dune and are consumed by it. You’d learn its logic and earn its respect.
In time, you wouldn’t just survive Arrakis — you’d begin to reshape it.
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A Galaxy Far, Far Away
Star Wars
The galaxy far, far away is vast, loud, and in a constant state of violent political upheaval — and you wouldn’t have it any other way.
You find meaning in being part of something larger than yourself — a cause, a crew, a rebellion.
You’d gravitate toward the Rebellion, or the fringes, or whatever pocket of the galaxy still believes the Empire’s grip can be broken.
You fight — not because you have to, but because standing aside isn’t something you’re capable of.
In Star Wars, that willingness is what makes all the difference.
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‘Star City’
May 29, 2026
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Back in 2019, Apple TV released its first original sci-fi show: For All Mankind, created by Ronald D. Moore, Matt Wolpert, and Ben Nedivi. It was an instant hit, a dramatization of an alternate history where the Soviet Union got men to the Moon before the United States, and the space race never ended. All the way until its conclusion in 2024, this modern classic remained one of those Apple TV shows that got better every season. This year, we’ll return to the world of For All Mankind, but from the perspective of the Soviet Union this time. That’s the premise of Star City.
Starring the always-amazing Rhys Ifans, Star City should have history buffs and sci-fi fans alike immensely excited. This spin-off is a passion project for its creators, who knew while making For All Mankind that there was a fascinating story to tell about the Soviet space program—a side of the space race much less famous and well-known than the American side. There will be some crazy stories in Star City that even diehard fans of For All Mankind will find surprising, and that should be enough to get anyone excited.
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‘Blade Runner 2099’
2026 (Release date TBA)
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Back in 1982, Ridley Scott‘s Blade Runnerwas an instant flop. With time, though, it started garnering a cult following, one which eventually grew so large that this is now considered a sci-fi classic as mainstream as any other. 35 years later, Denis Villeneuve made Blade Runner 2049, one of the greatest legacy sequels in the history of cinema. These are two sci-fi films that live up to the genre’s full potential. Nine years after 2049, Amazon Prime Video is giving us Blade Runner 2099, a miniseries starring Michelle Yeoh and Hunter Schafer.
A return to the fascinating dingy, rainy, neo-noir world of futuristic Los Angeles feels as inevitable as it does long overdue. Executive-produced by Ridley Scott, who was instrumental in the early ideas and plans for the miniseries, 2099 will likely be immensely gratifying for people who have been craving more Blade Runner content for years. Neither Blade Runner movie has been a financial success, so there’s no way that this project is being made with any motivation in mind other than passion and love for the source material.
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‘Spider-Noir’
May 27, 2026
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Whether superhero shows can fall into the sci-fi category is often a hotly debated topic; but Spider-Man projects have constantly proven that it is possible, and Spider-Noir(which is labeled as sci-fi on IMDb) promises to be no different in that regard. In every other regard, however, this Prime Video production looks unlike anything else that fans of the Wall-Crawler have ever seen on either the big or small screens. Co-created by a team that includes Phil Lord and Christopher Miller (though this is not the same Spider-Noir that was seen in their Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse), this is one of the upcoming Spider-Man projects to be most excited about.
Set in a noir version of 1930s New York City, Spider-Noir will follow a down-on-his-luck private investigator who, according to Lord and Miller, “already had his Chinatown disillusionment moment.” Nicolas Cage, who has been demonstrating just how awfully underrated he is over the course of the 2020s, will be approaching the character as “70 percent Bogart, and 30 percent Bugs Bunny,” which should be the basis for one of the most unique and entertaining superhero TV shows we’ve seen this decade.
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‘Lanterns’
August 2026
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There’s some debate to be had about whether Spider-Noir will truly be a sci-fi show, but it’s far harder to label HBO’s Lanternsas anything else. Following the colossal failure that was Ryan Reynolds‘ Green Lantern, fans of the ring-donning superheroes have plenty to be excited about in 2026. Indeed, Lanternslooks like one of those upcoming superhero shows that you cannot miss, following Hal Jordan and Hal Stewart investigating a murder on Earth.
With an almost neo-Western aesthetic and a detective mystery tone inspired by shows like True Detective, Lanterns should be quite a unique and creative way of incorporating the titular group into James Gunn’s DCU. There’s really no reason not to be incredibly excited about Lanterns if you’re a DC fan, and though fans are skeptical about the fact that the show doesn’t appear to be the grand cosmic space opera they were expecting, one never knows the direction that a show like this one may take before it actually comes out. Once it does release, it’ll be an instant must-see.
In TLC’s tell-all trailer released on Sunday, April 19, viewers are in for several bombshells as cast members announce splits and even a pregnancy.
“I am six months pregnant,” Trisha shares while appearing on the show virtually.
When Elise asks Rick if he is the dad, the reality star doesn’t immediately answer, leaving fans waiting for a confirmation when the special kicks off on Sunday, April 26.
90 Day Fiancé has been captivating audiences since its premiere in 2014 — and has more success stories than viewers might think. The TLC reality series follows hopeful couples who have applied for or received their K-1 visas and must get married within 90 days in order to stay in the United States. Thank You! […]
In another shocking announcement, Lisa has big news to share about her relationship status.
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“Daniel and I are no longer engaged. We are not engaged,” she tells host Shaun Robinson. “This priest had told us that if I leave Daniel, one of us would die. I ended up in the hospital. I am terrified for my life because I’m cursed by a Nigerian priest.”
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During the season, Lisa revealed that she’s been married five times and has spent the last 21 years living as a lesbian. As a result, Daniel and his conservative family struggled to accept her past.
Romantic relationships aside, friendships are also tested during the shocking tell-all special. For starters, Lisa appears to have zero interest in being friends with Elise.
“I don’t like you. You are like this little black widow,” she says backstage. “You bring out the bully in school that went after me.”
As for Emma and Elise’s friendship, it appears to be at a breaking point as rumors surface that Elise’s boyfriend, Joshua, may have slept with another cast member.
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“You’re pointing a finger at me when I did nothing wrong,” Elise shouts in a tense discussion. “I didn’t do s***.”
Before the event is over, Stig has to respond to accusations by Aviva’s friend that he’s gotten more than one girl pregnant. You could say Shaun has her hands full as the host, and that doesn’t even include a tell-all first.
“For the first time, we have a confessional cam backstage where anybody can go at any moment to speak up or fire back,” Shaun teases in the clip.
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Spoiler alert: The cast is more than happy to take advantage of the new feature.
“I don’t mean to sound like a bitch,” Elise says at one point to the confessional cam, “but I do think Laura is being a little stupid.”
Watch all the drama unfold when 90 Day Fiancé: Before the 90 Days airs on TLC Sundays at 8 p.m. ET.
Season 3 of Euphoria is expanding by bringing back Zendaya, Sydney Sweeney, Jacob Elordi and more OG stars — while also bringing in newcomers including Priscilla Delgado, Darrell Britt-Gibson and Toby Wallace.
Euphoria, which premiered in 2019, originally followed troubled high school student Rue (Zendaya) as she struggled to remain sober after rehab. The hit HBO series was quickly renewed for a second season after its premiere, but it took nearly three years for the next batch of episodes to air.
Season 3 was originally set to air on HBO in 2025 before facing several obstacles, including creator Sam Levinson’s commitment to his short-lived series The Idol. The dual WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes, which took place in late 2023, also prolonged the delay.
Since season 2 concluded, the cast went through a loss when Angus Cloud died at age 25 in July 2023 following an accidental overdose. The show is expected to address the fate of his character, Fezco, while Eric Dane‘s Cal made an appearance in the trailer one month after the actor’s death following a battle with ALS. He was 53.
Eddy Chen/HBO The third season of Euphoria is officially come back after a major delay — but not every fan favorite is returning for more episodes of the show. Euphoria, which premiered in 2019, follows troubled high school student Rue (Zendaya) as she struggles to remain sober after rehab. The ensemble cast initially included Hunter […]
“Some people ask why it took so long between seasons 2 and 3. There were obvious factors — the strikes, trying to make a schedule work with our very in-demand cast, but the real time was in trying to figure out how to find a way to pay respect to those who we lost,” Levinson said in a speech at the season 3 premiere in April 2026.
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He continued: “When Angus died, it was tough. I loved him deeply, and I fought hard to keep him clean. The year he died, in 2023, he was one of 73,000 people in America who died of a fentanyl overdose. I learned a whole lot that year, but what I realized more than anything is that death is what gives life meaning. You can’t be arrogant about existence. You’re forced to reckon with the fact that life itself is a wonder, a gift, a profound blessing.”
“There are a lot of scenes where people are either talking to him on the phone,” he told Varietyabout the decision for Fez to still be part of the story. “I thought that if I couldn’t keep him alive in life then maybe within this show that I can control and keep him alive there. I think the whole thing was to honor him and also I can’t wait for you to see the last few episodes. I think he would be cracking up at his story line. I think he would love it.”
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Zendaya
It wouldn’t be Euphoria without Zendaya, who is back on the show.
Hunter Schafer
Hunter Schafer has not yet appeared on screen in season 3 but will be back.
Maude Apatow
Maude Apatow also returned in the season 3 premiere of Euphoria.
Eric Dane
Before his death, Eric Dane filmed scenes for Euphoria’s third season.
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Alexa Demie
Alexa Demie is back on Euphoria as well.
Jacob Elordi
Jacob Elordi is back on the hit HBO series.
Sydney Sweeney
Sydney Sweeney reprised her role as Cassie in season 3.
Colman Domingo
Based on the season 3 premiere, Colman Domingo is back in a larger capacity in season 3.
Euphoria fans have watched the cast change on and off screen since the series first debuted. Based on the Israeli series of the same name, Euphoria follows troubled high school student Rue (Zendaya) as she struggled to remain sober after rehab. The series also explores topics including mental illness, toxic relationships, sexuality and more. After […]
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Season 3 introduced Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje in a key role during the premiere.
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Martha Kelly
Rue’s biggest challenge in season 3 has been the return of Laurie, who is played by Martha Kelly.
Chloe Cherry
Chloe Cherry returned as Faye in season 3 of the hit HBO series.
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Toby Wallace
The season 3 premiere introduced Toby Wallace as Faye’s love interest and drug dealer Wayne.
Jessica Treska
Jessica Treska had a scene-stealing role in the season 3 premiere of Euphoria.
Euphoria‘s newest episode dove deeper into Cassie’s OnlyFans career — with a topless Sydney Sweeney scene — and a return from Eric Dane‘s Cal.
During the Sunday, April 19, episode of the hit series, a flashback showed Cassie’s evolution into creating explicit content for subscribers. That included a sequence of Cassie’s photo shoots that ranged from her topless while licking ice cream to a skin-tight shirt that had the design of the American flag to her pretending to be an adult baby.
“Cassie was exactly the kind of girl you would dream of signing. Beautiful — but directionless,” Rue (Zendaya) said in a voiceover. “So desperate for attention that she was willing to humiliate herself.”
Cassie ultimately met up with Maddie (Alexa Demie), who agreed to work with her to build up her image — without Nate’s (Jacob Elordi) knowledge. Nate, meanwhile, reunited with his dad, Cal, who was described as a “broke sexual deviant who narrowly avoided prison.” The father-son reunion featured a conversation about whether Cal was or wasn’t gay before he gave Nate advice about Cassie’s OnlyFans career.
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Before Euphoriareturned for season 3 earlier this month, Sweeney, 28, spoke exclusively to Us Weekly about her evolving relationship with her body — and how it inspired her lingerie brand, Syrn.
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“I grew up with boobs. I was wearing a 32DD in sixth grade, and I never felt confident,” Sweeney told Us. “I never had anything I felt good in, and I just wanted to hide. It wasn’t until [I played] Cassie in Euphoria that I started realizing it’s actually powerful to be confident; our bodies are incredible. We should embrace [them] and feel really good in our skin.”
Theo James, Dakota Johnson and more actors have opened up about their nude scenes — and broke down the experience of going full frontal. James raised eyebrows with his performance as Cameron during season 2 of The White Lotus, particularly in a memorable scene where Harper (Aubrey Plaza) accidentally snuck a peek at Cameron (James) […]
“I’d always be like, ‘Oh, this fit doesn’t work,’” she says. “‘I don’t have the support I want. The straps are digging into my shoulders or it’s kind of itchy and riding up,’” she explained. “I started a whole Pinterest board of thousands of photos of inspiration, and I [thought], ‘I should actually do this.’ And we put it together.”
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She continued: “That’s kind of why I wanted to build all these different worlds,” she explains, “So [fans] could honestly choose what they wanted to be [at] the start of the day or the end of the day.”
WWE star Brock Lesnar has seemingly hung up his boots.
On the second night of WrestleMania, staged in Las Vegas’ Allegiant Stadium, on Sunday, April 19, Lesnar, 48, appeared to retire from the sport following his clash against Oba Femi which ended in under five minutes, per reporting by TMZ.
In a video shared by the official WWE (World Wrestling Entertainment) Instagram account after the match, Lesnar was seen sitting inside the ring on his own as he removed his boots and gloves before symbolically placing them in the ring’s center. (Wrestlers “often signal their retirement by leaving their shoes on the mat following their final bout,” per NBC reporting.)
The video was captioned by the WWE, “What are you doing, Brock?!”
John Cena received support from Peyton Manning, Tom Brady and Jelly Roll before his WWE rematch match — but their congratulations didn’t help him win. WWE aired video tributes from sports and entertainment superstars on WWE SmackDown on Friday, December 12, before Cena, 48, entered the ring for the final time at the Capital One […]
Us Weekly has reached out to the WWE for comment.
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As Lesnar stood up to face the roaring crowd, he held his hands in the air, sparking an even louder cheer. The pro wrestler’s manager, Paul Heyman, was then seen stepping into the ring as Lesnar walked around, soaking up the stadium atmosphere.
Heyman, who shared the clip via his own social media account, then approached his client before the pair embraced and Heyman whispered audible words into Lesnar’s ear, kissed his cheek and affectionately patted his head.
Their embrace, which appeared to spring tears from Lesnar, was followed by Heyman raising Lesnar’s arm high into the air to encourage further applause before Lesnar took a bow.
John Cena is breaking up with the WWE. At the Money in the Bank live event held in Toronto, Canada, on Saturday, July 6, the wrestler, 47, announced he will take a step back from the World Wrestling Entertainment company. “Tonight, I announce my retirement from the WWE,” the sportsman-turrned-actor told the crowd at the […]
Fans were quick to comment on the video, with one fan writing, “Retired already? 🤯 Still the greatest combat athlete ever. No one can match that fear and aura. There will only ever be one Beast Incarnate — Brock Lesnar 💪🏽.”
Another WWE fan wrote, “Seriously, I was not ready for this 💔Nobody will ever have the same level of dominance and aura in professional wrestling as you did.”
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On day 1 of WrestleMania, an annual two-night event that serves as the sport’s flagship event, fellow wrestling legend John Cenaresurfaced following his own recent retirement.
Just five months after hanging up his boots at the end of 2025, losing his final match to rising star Gunther, Cena, 48, appeared as a host at WrestleMania, switching his former costume for a slick suit and tie. “Wow, I didn’t expect that. Thank you so much,” said the 17-time WWE world champion. “Sorry, long-time fan, long-time performer, first-time host. How am I doing so far?”
Everyone could smell what Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson was cooking when he entered the WWE ring for the first time in 11 years on Saturday, April 6, during the show’s main event. It looked like no time had passed when Johnson, 51, pinned Cody Rhodes on the mat during Night 1 of Wrestlemania 40 at […]
Lesnar boasts his own pro wrestling achievements, serving as a former three-time universal champion and UFC heavyweight champion among other prestigious titles.
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Lesnar also attracted headlines in January 2024 when he was named in a sexual misconduct lawsuit filed by former WWE employee Janel Grant, who alleged that former WWE executive Vince McMahon requested that she make “personalized sexual content” for Lesnar among other allegations.
Lesnar was, however, not listed as a defendant in the lawsuit and did not publicly address the filing. McMahon has repeatedly denied all allegations of wrongdoing against him, and according to an April report by the U.K.’s Independent, is fighting the suit while reportedly attempting to return to WWE.
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