Few things beat curling up with a good mystery book. At its core, the genre’s appeal lies in the satisfaction of solving a puzzle. Whether following a brilliant detective, an ordinary amateur sleuth, or even a criminal attempting to cover their tracks, readers become active participants in the story, weighing clues and trying to figure things out.
The very best mysteries reward careful observation while remaining surprising enough to leave even seasoned readers stunned when the truth finally emerges. These books are the focus of this list. They run the gamut from the classic structure of Agatha Christie to the genre hybrids of Umberto Eco and the stranger-than-fiction true-crime of Patrick Radden Keefe.
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‘The Name of the Rose’ (1980)
“The only truth lies in learning to free ourselves from insane passion for the truth.” Set in a remote Italian monastery during the 14th century, The Name of the Rose follows the brilliant Franciscan friar William of Baskerville and his novice Adso as they investigate a string of mysterious deaths among the monastery’s monks. Every clue points toward an increasingly elaborate conspiracy hidden within one of Europe’s greatest libraries.
This book is a real gem, combining juicy murder mystery elements with genuine philosophy, theology, and well-researched medieval history. William, in particular, is a fascinating variation on the classic detective archetype. His powers of observation and logical deduction evoke Sherlock Holmes (the fact that he’s from Baskerville itself is a sly wink in this direction), yet Umberto Eco places him within an intellectually rich world dominated by religious conflict, political intrigue, and debates about knowledge itself.
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‘The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo’ (2005)
“Everyone has secrets. It’s just a matter of finding out what they are.” The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo caused a global sensation in the mid-2000s, and for good reason. Stieg Larsson revitalized a lot of classic mystery tropes by combining them with investigative journalism, family drama, and unusually compelling characters. The story centers on journalist Mikael Blomkvist, who is hired to investigate the decades-old disappearance of a young woman who vanished from an isolated island owned by one of Sweden’s wealthiest families.
His search eventually brings him into partnership with the brilliant but enigmatic hacker Lisbeth Salander, one of the most intriguing fictional creations of that era. Her extraordinary intelligence, troubled past, and uncompromising determination quickly made her a fan favorite. Finally, the mystery itself is well-constructed. Although the plotting is dense, it never feels convoluted, contrived, or over-the-top.
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‘London Falling’ (2026)
“Every city hides the stories it hopes no one will uncover.” London Falling is a work of nonfiction by Say Nothing‘s Patrick Radden Keefe, yet it’s stranger and more compelling than most fictional mysteries. It delves into the bizarre 2019 death of 19-year-old Zac Brettler and, in telling his story, exposes the dark, billionaire-fueled criminal underworld of modern London. The book involves gangsters, cons, secret identities, and repeated failures by the government and police.
While it’s certainly suspenseful, London Falling is also moving, especially when the author interviews Zac’s grieving, confused parents. It touches on important issues in British society today, too, in a way that feels urgent and topical. All in all, it’s a masterpiece of true-crime writing and a genuine page-turner. Not for nothing, the adaptation rights have already been sold, and A24 is reportedly planning on making it into a TV series.
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‘The Spy Who Came In from the Cold’ (1963)
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“The successful spy is the one nobody suspects.” The Spy Who Came In from the Cold is the defining book by espionage master John le Carré. In it, British operative Alec Leamas is preparing to retire after one final failed mission when he is assigned an elaborate undercover operation designed to infiltrate East German intelligence. But as the mission unfolds, Leamas gradually realizes that he may be little more than a pawn in a much larger game.
Like Leamas, readers spend much of the narrative trying to determine which characters can be trusted, what the true objectives of the operation actually are, and who is manipulating whom. Every conversation contains hidden meanings. At the same time, the book was hugely influential in the way it portrayed secret agents not as superheroes, but as morally compromised bureaucrats trapped inside a world of deception.
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‘The Talented Mr. Ripley’ (1955)
“I always thought it would be better to be a fake somebody than a real nobody.” The Talented Mr. Ripley cleverly inverts the traditional mystery template by placing readers inside the mind of the criminal rather than the detective. Tom Ripley is sent to Italy to persuade wealthy playboy Dickie Greenleaf to return home, but admiration gradually gives way to envy, obsession, and ultimately murder. After assuming Dickie’s identity, Tom must continually outwit investigators, acquaintances, and even his own growing paranoia.
On top of being tense and tightly-wound, the book is a marvel of characterization. Ripley is a fascinating antihero: charming, intelligent, adaptable, and morally vacant, weaving a sprawling web of lies that fools those around him while threatening to ensnare him as well. Despite his increasingly horrifying actions, Tom remains strangely sympathetic because readers experience every close call and desperate improvisation from his perspective.
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‘The Maltese Falcon’ (1930)
“When you’re slapped, you’ll take it and like it.” The Maltese Falcon by Dashiell Hammett laid the foundation for the hard-boiled detective novel. After his partner is murdered while shadowing a mysterious woman, private investigator Sam Spade finds himself drawn into a dangerous search for an immensely valuable jeweled statuette. Shifting alliances and constant betrayals keep the reader guessing and turning the pages.
The book stood out from most mysteries of its time thanks to its dialogue and its protagonist. Sharp, economical, and filled with subtle power plays, every conversation advances both the investigation and the psychological battle between the characters. Likewise, unlike the gentleman detectives who dominated earlier mystery fiction, Spade is a scrappy figure operating in a morally ambiguous world where nearly everyone is compromised, including himself. This approach would go on to be hugely influential.
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‘The Long Goodbye’ (1953)
“I never saw any of them again except the cops. No way has yet been invented to say goodbye to them.” The Long Goodbye is regarded by many to be the best Philip Marlowe book. The story begins when Marlowe befriends the troubled war veteran Terry Lennox, only to become entangled in a murder investigation after helping Lennox flee the country. Marlowe digs deeper into the case, uncovering layers of corruption, wealth, alcoholism, and betrayal stretching across Los Angeles society.
Part of what makes the novel great is the way it delves into character and theme. In particular, Chandler uses the investigation to examine friendship, loyalty, and the isolation of a man who consistently tries to do the right thing in a deeply cynical world. The author wrote this book while his wife was dying from a long illness, which is why it has such a melancholy mood.
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‘The Big Sleep’ (1939)
“I was neat, clean, shaved and sober, and I didn’t care who knew it.” Chandler strikes again. The Big Sleep was the book that introduced readers to Philip Marlowe and forever changed detective fiction. Hired by the wealthy General Sternwood to deal with a blackmailer targeting one of his daughters, Marlowe quickly discovers that the case is connected to gambling rackets, pornography, multiple murders, and a seemingly endless series of double crosses.
The plotting is incredibly intricate, to the point that Chandler himself reportedly admitted that he did not know the solution to one of the murders. Nevertheless, The Big Sleep is beloved by mystery fans the world over thanks to its atmosphere, razor-sharp dialogue, and richly drawn cast of characters. Marlowe himself anchors the chaos through his intelligence, resilience, and dry humor. Many detective heroes since have borrowed from his design.
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‘The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes’ (1892)
“You know my methods.” The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes remains a classic because it almost single-handedly established the template for detective fiction. This short story collection includes twelve adventures featuring Sherlock Holmes and Dr. John Watson, involving everything from mysterious disappearances to stolen jewels and secret societies. Much of the fun comes from Holmes’ extraordinary powers of observation and deduction.
In this regard, Sherlock Holmes really is the most iconic fictional detective of all time. He’s appeared in more than 200 films, for instance, and has been played by more than 70 actors. Plus, the character of Watson was also influential, because he serves as the surrogate for the reader. He’s intelligent enough to appreciate Holmes’ brilliance but ordinary enough that readers share his amazement. In short, this book’s influence on mystery fiction is impossible to overstate.
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‘And Then There Were None’ (1939)
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“Ten strangers are invited. One by one they die.” Agatha Christie is often ranked as the greatest mystery writer of all time, and And Then There Were None is perhaps her finest book. In it, ten strangers are invited to an isolated island under various pretenses, only to discover that their mysterious host has accused each of them of getting away with murder. When the guests begin dying one by one according to the verses of a nursery rhyme, panic and suspicion quickly consume the group.
This premise was ingenious for its time, creating the ultimate closed-circle mystery. With no possibility of escape and no outside detective arriving to solve the crime, every surviving guest is both a suspect and a potential victim. This structure has practically spawned a mystery subgenre unto itself. Finally, Christie caps the book off in a brilliant twist, one that’s shocking and yet makes total sense in hindsight.
Roomies, a routine flight lesson took a heartbreaking and unexpected turn after a moment in the sky left many searching for answers. Authorities are now investigating the circumstances surrounding the death of pilot Leandro Andrés Bertazzo, whose final moments aboard a training flight have drawn widespread attention.
Pilot’s Final Flight Leaves Many Searching For Answers
According to officials, the 42-year-old flight instructor was aboard a Cessna 150 aircraft in Toledo, central Argentina, on Saturday with a 22-year-old student pilot named Rosario when the incident occurred. The student told investigators that Bertazzo instructed her to continue flying, then removed his headset and seatbelt, opened the aircraft door, and exited the plane mid-flight.
Despite the unimaginable circumstances, Rosario safely landed the aircraft while reportedly in a state of complete shock. The plane landed without damage, and officials said the student’s ability to remain focused during the emergency helped prevent further tragedy. Prosecutors are continuing to examine what led up to the incident.
Colleagues React To The Shocking Tragedy
Eduardo Alvarez, the director of the Flying Parrot Córdoba flight school where Bertazzo worked, shared insight into the tragic incident with CNN affiliate TN. “He made this tragic decision on board an aircraft with another person by his side,” he revealed. “It’s impossible to think about it or understand it, but the human mind is so complex.” Bertazzo was “a beautiful person with a great smile,” says Alvarez. “We are surprised that this has happened.”
Furthermore, Álvarez said the tragedy stunned everyone who knew Bertazzo. He described Bertazzo as a skilled instructor with a positive personality, noting that there were no apparent signs that he planned such an action. Bertazzo was an experienced pilot who had also worked as a flight instructor in neighboring Chile, and investigators are now working to understand the events surrounding his death.
TeaMates, Polo G has social media debating after gifting his son, Tremani, a Rolex for his seventh birthday. While many fans loved the father-son moment, others questioned whether a luxury watch is an appropriate gift for a child.
Polo G recently gave fans a look inside Tremani’s seventh birthday celebration, which featured a soccer theme from start to finish. The father-son duo even matched in Cristiano Ronaldo jerseys as they celebrated with family and friends. One moment from the party quickly grabbed social media’s attention. Polo G surprised Tremani with a signature green Rolex box, and before opening it, the birthday boy excitedly guessed it was a Rolex. After unboxing the luxury watch, Tremani smiled from ear to ear as he slipped it onto his wrist. He then joked that he couldn’t wait to “flex” on his friends, leaving everyone in the room laughing.
Social Media Reacts
The heartfelt father-son moment quickly turned into an online debate. While many social media users thought Tremani’s excitement was wholesome, others questioned whether a 7-year-old needs a Rolex. Social media users were divided in The Shade Room Teens’ comment section.
Instagram user @metriee_ wrote, “Idk maybe some cars? Or legos? What happened to video games?”
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Another Instagram user @amirahdap wrote, “Iktrrr 👏🏾 He finna go tell all his friends his daddy got him a rolex 😂🤎.”
While Instagram user @theeprincessbri wrote, “It’s nice and all but what does he need a watch for, esp pne he’s probably gonna lose in 3 days 😂.”
Instagram user @j.annak wrote, “Y’all pleaseeee maybe the baby wanted a watch to be like his dad who cares he got the money to waste 😂 😂😂 I’m sure he got him some toys too. Mind y’all pockets.”
Another Instagram user @xojanaep wrote, “So y’all parents ain’t give y’all at least some type of expensive jewelry at a young age that you might still have till this day? 🙂↕️”
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While Instagram user @xo_iamme wrote, “Can he even read a clock?”
Instagram user @Sarah_helaire wrote, “Y’all be hating so bad! The baby happy. The daddy rich, the end!”
Another Instagram user @t.xmulaa wrote, “Omg now his mama finna start wearing it”
While Instagram user @youngbeautii wrote, “For my 7th birthday I got a bike. lol my mom gotta do better”
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Polo G Is Preparing To Welcome Baby No. 2
The birthday celebration comes as Polo G prepares to grow his family. In June, the rapper’s longtime girlfriend, Chalynn Monee, announced that the couple is expecting their first child together. The baby will be Polo G’s second child. Chalynn shared the news in an Instagram video featuring a heartfelt song dedicated to the couple’s upcoming bundle of joy. Since announcing the pregnancy, fans have continued congratulating the pair as they prepare for their newest addition.
Action fans of a certain age will surely perk with excitement upon hearing the name Danny Glover. The Hollywood icon is best known for starring in the Lethal Weapon franchise as the grizzled, too-old-for-this-sh*t Roger Murtaugh. According to a report in The Guardian, Glover has recently revealed a tragic health update with the public, as he has become diagnosed with Alzheimer’s. Glover is 79-years-old, and currently facing the illness with a tremendous amount of positivity and grace, especially if your only barometer for his outlook is Murtaugh’s gruff grumbling.
The Time Is Now
During a recent interview, the Predator 2 star explained that he was initially diagnosed with Alzheimer’s several years ago, and has been quietly managing it ever since. The prognosis first arrived in 2022, shortly after Glover received an honorary Oscar for his prolific work in film. Glover claims “I could live with it, in a sense. I’m sure as it advances, things are going to be different and changing.”
When asked why he decided to come forward with this health update four years on, Glover and his daughter Mandisa agreed that the family wanted to open up on their own terms. “The time is now,” Mandisa told The Today Show, adding “What better time but now for him to speak for himself? It’s important because people ask questions sometimes, and I don’t want to be a dishonest person and say, ‘Oh, yeah, everything is all right. It’s all great’.”
Indeed, the Alzheimer’s diagnosis is quite troubling, even with Danny Glover’s upbeat attitude. The disease is progressive and fatal, often requiring 24-hour care in the late stages. Glover has agreed that he’s had trouble processing the severity of the diagnosis at times, but added “There are the moments that you keep remembering that validate the fact that you can remember stuff. And there are moments I’ll never forget.”
Glover’s Positive Outlook
The most inspiring portion of Danny Glover’s interview blitz came when he admitted “I don’t feel like it’s the end of my life.” Rather than languishing in the complications of the illness, the Sorry To Bother You star says “There’s work to do. I still have my daughter, I have friends. I want to just say, your life continues.”
A quick glance at Glover’s IMDb page will reveal that his workload has only continued to grow. Not only does he have half a dozen films in various stages of active production, Glover has also appeared in tons of movies and shows since receiving his initial Alzheimer’s diagnosis. These new projects include a brief appearance in Boots Riley’s I’m A Virgo mini-series, a voice role in the video gameCrime Boss: Rockay City, and a starring appearance as Santa Claus in the Disney Christmas heist film The Naughty Nine.
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In all likelihood, we’ve probably seen the last of Danny Glover driving his car through a high-rise or narrowly avoiding a toilet bomb explosion like he has in the Lethal Weapon movies. Still, his attitude toward life will surely be a comforting reminder that health diagnoses such as this don’t always need to be doom and gloom. With the right attitude, and a good support system, anything is possible.
David Wain film and television projects are an acquired taste. Wain gained recognition as part of the sketch comedy group The State. The State cast members included the likes of Michael Ian Black, Kerri Kenney, Thomas Lennon, Joe Lo Truglio, Michael Showalter, and Ken Marino. Wain would go on to develop the comedy TV series Stella with Michael Ian Black and Michael Showalter, which is arguably his best work. He’s also been a film director for the past 25 years, with his work including Wet Hot American Summer, Role Models, Wanderlust, and A Futile and Stupid Gesture.
Wain has utilized cast members from The State and recurring cast from his film projects into everything he has done, and Gail Daughtry and the Celebrity Sex Pass continues that tradition. Wain’s new film follows Gail Daughtry (Zoey Deutch) as she’s engaged to be married to Tom (Michael Cassidy). Gail is a hair stylist that works with her best friend Otto (Miles Gutierrez-Riley) at a hair salon.
After Otto introduces the concept of people having a pass to have sex with their celebrity crush, Gail discusses it with Tom as they are going to a Jennifer Aniston cookbook signing where Gail catches Tom having sex with Aniston. Now Gail tags along with Otto to Los Angeles as he attends a hair convention where she intends to have sex with Jon Hamm to save her marriage.
David Wain Dialed Down
With a David Wain comedy, you’re expecting stupidity, excessive profanity, and moments of downright raunch. But Gail Daughtry and the Celebrity Sex Pass isn’t enough of anything to be worthwhile or memorable outside of a cameo fest, no character development whatsoever, and an ending that is hopelessly predictable and overwhelmingly dull.
According to IMDb, Wain and Marino (who co-wrote Gail Daughtry together) came to the mutual conclusion that the celebrity sex pass premise was a “really stupid idea” that “doesn’t make sense and has no point.” That is what they based the film around; the initial sense of stupidity and pointlessness. It’s no surprise the film is as lackluster as it is.
Outside of appearances or full-on supporting character roles for The State alumni Joe Lo Truglio, Ken Marino, Thomas Lennon, Kerri Kenney, and Michael Ian Black, Gail Daughtry and the Celebrity Sex Pass also has cameos from Jennifer Aniston, Jon Hamm, John Slattery, Henry Winkler, Richard Kind, “Weird Al” Yankovic, Elizabeth Banks, and Elizabeth Perkins. Penn Jillette and Paul Rudd also appear but have no lines whatsoever.
A Setup You’ve Seen Before
The film recycles the storyline of Dumb and Dumber right down to Gail having her briefcase mixed up with the mob/a criminal syndicate (it’s never clarified) while traveling to a different state to pursue her crush/sexual desire. It’s funny that Gail Daughtry is reminiscent of Dumb and Dumber since the film is also a lot like Hall Pass, another Farrelly Brothers’ film.
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There are a few gags and lines of dialogue that are slightly humorous. Ken Marino’s speech about having to sell his hair for wigs and eventually turning around to sell his wigs for hair is stupidly amusing. Gail tipping $0.79 on a credit card in California is wild behavior, and John Slattery getting kicked in the balls and farting uncontrollably was unexpected. Somebody almost drowns in minestrone soup while exploring Los Angeles for the first time apparently includes shopping for gum at 7-Eleven and getting fellatio by the dumpster behind Foot Locker.
The story never evolves past “get to Los Angeles and try to bang Jon Hamm.” Arriving in California means that celebrities can pop in for no rhyme or reason and then disappear just as quickly before moving on to the next cameo. Gail Daughtry tries to introduce a secondary storyline with government espionage, but it’s dropped for idiotic behavior such as John Slattery having his foot slammed in a door for 45 seconds straight.
It’s not that Gail Daughtry and the Celebrity Sex Pass is formulaic, it’s a film that is downright absent minded. It’s friends showing up and creating brain damage passing as so-called entertainment. This is like the cinematic equivalent of mixing ammonia and bleach and pouring it into your eyes and ears for an hour and a half. You feel dumber after watching it like it’s valuable points of your IQ you’ll never be able to recover.
GAIL DAUGHTRY AND THE CELEBRITY SEX PASS REVIEW SCORE
Gail Daughtry and the Celebrity Sex Pass is ruining movie theaters across America as we speak.
Millennial Disney Channel fans are in for a Cheeetahlicious treat, as the network recently announced the fourth installment in “The Cheetah Girls” franchise. According to several new reports and Raven-Symoné herself, the upcoming film, dubbed “Next Gen,” has been greenlit at Disney and will air on the network and Disney+ in the coming months. And while the news that a beloved classic will be adding another film to the archives almost 20 years after the last movie stirred excitement among some, others have voiced their disapproval about the project, pointing out that the new wave of Cheetah Girls differs vastly from the original lineup.
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The party’s just begun, because according to Deadline, Symoné and Adrienne Bailon are headed back to the small screen to star in the next “Cheetah Girls” movie. Their bandmate, Sabrina Bryan, will make a special appearance in the film, while Lynn Whitfield and Lori Alter will reprise their roles as Symoné and Bailon’s fictional mothers.
“The Cheetah Girls: Next Gen” is executive produced by Symoné and Debra Martin Chase and will feature a younger cast of talented performers, including Leah Sava Jeffries, Carmen Sanchez, Kaileen Chang, Sophie Lennon, and Kamogelo Ramashala.
What’s The Next ‘Cheetah Girls’ Film Even About?
Per the press release, the next “Cheetah Girls” flick will follow Symoné and Bailon’s characters, Galleria and Chanel, as they travel to Africa to volunteer at a wildlife sanctuary. While there, Symoné’s daughter, Jeffries, and Bailon’s sister, Sanchez, along with their friends, “find their voice and discover the true Cheetah spirit as they save the preserve and ultimately take the stage as the new Cheetah Girls.”
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“The Cheetah Girls: Next Gen” follows the first three films, “The Cheetah Girls,” “The Cheetah Girls 2,” and “The Cheetah Girls: One World,” and is originally based on the book series by Deborah Gregory.
“The Cheetah Girls has always been about friendship, music, and empowering young people to use their voice,” said Ayo Davis, president, Disney Kids & Family. “That spirit connected deeply with a generation of fans, and it still resonates today. Bringing this dynamic new group of young stars to the franchise allows us to continue that legacy for a new era of kids and families.”
Symoné Teases The Upcoming Film With A Special Post On Instagram
Symoné teased the fourth installment with an Instagram post, writing, “It’s happening, and it’s CHEETAHLICIOUS!” Over top of the clip, Symoné added the text, “POV: strutting to the set of ‘The Cheetah Girls: Next Gen.’”
In the social post, Symoné is seen walking around different parts of Africa with a big smile on her face. Others appeared to show the 40-year-old on the movie’s set, and one in particular showed the “That’s So Raven” alum posing with a cheetah.
Her clip has secured nearly 200,000 likes and a handful of comments, with one saying, “OMG, we all knew, but now it’s official. So happy… Wishing all the 4 OGs to return, but I’m OK with only Raven and Adrienne, though.”
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Some Fans Are Having A Negative Reaction To The New ‘Cheetah Girls’
Some other users, however, aren’t as excited as the one above, as many rushed to different platforms, claiming that the network was attempting to “whitewash” the group, which originally featured three Black women and one white woman.
“If you read the books, them girls [are] BLACK. Don’t p-ss me off,” someone wrote on Instagram. “Nope. Keep black things blackly black,” another posted.
“It’s a book about black girls by a black author,” a third wrote. “It really is that deep.” A fourth chimed in with, “Unpopular Opinion: We don’t need the iconic things from previous generations to be remade for the current generation. They don’t even value it the same (no fault of their own).”
Bailon Previously Told The Blast She’d Be Up For Another Film
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In September 2025, Bailon spoke with The Blast about possibly returning for a fourth film and said she was more than open to the idea.
“I would never say never,” she said. “I’m a never-say-never kind of girl.” However, for her to return, it had to be perfect.
“Definitely not saying no, but it would just have to be done right. I think that, and I am the kind of girl [who has] franchises that I’m a huge fan of, and I would hate for them to ruin it,” she added.
The nominations for the 78th Primetime Emmy Awards were announced on July 8, with HBO Max’s “The Pitt” receiving 25 nominations, the most of any other show. Now, following the news, star, writer, and executive producer of the ratings juggernaut, Noah Wyle, is reacting, saying he’s humbled by the honor. This comes as season three of the popular series is in production.
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Among the 25 nominations for “The Pitt” were two for Wyle. He received a nod for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series, his second in the category, and Outstanding Directing for a Drama Series, for his work on the episode titled “12:00 p.m.” He’s been nominated for 10 Emmys over the course of his decades-long career.
Wyle spoke to Deadline on July 8 after “The Pitt” came out on top in terms of nominations. He said, “This just feels very much like a gift that keeps on giving. I feel very humbled by this and validated many times over. Today, I feel extremely gratified that the nominations were spread so far and wide across our casting.”
From there, he called “The Pitt” being recognized “a testament to the collective achievement and contribution that everybody makes.”
The “ER” alum added, “It is such a collective effort that it’s really hard to parse it out into individual contributions.” Still, Wyle wishes more of the people who contributed to the hit show had been nominated, including its Director of Photography, Jojo Coelho.
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Noah Wyle Discusses Dr. Michael ‘Robby’ Robinavitch’s Journey In ‘The Pitt’ Season 3
Wyle’s “The Pitt” character, Dr. Michael “Robby” Robinavitch, experienced quite the emotional journey in the show’s first two seasons. However, in his Deadline interview, the actor says season three will feature the character healing from some of his past trauma.
Regarding season three, he said, “Well, I don’t want to say too much about Season 3, but I think we’re climbing out of the pit slowly but surely. I think Robbie and anybody who can identify with him will watch his journey and feel that we’re now finally in the kind of ascension. We’re moving up and out of where we’ve been.”
After that, Wyle gave a season-by-season summary, saying, “Season 1 was about the doctor being the patient; Season 2 is about doctors not being very good patients; Season 3 is about doctors benefiting from being patients.”
He then stated that Robinavitch has “begun the therapeutic road” before saying, “it’s had a positive effect. It’s fragile, and it’s not without risk and vulnerability, but it’s at least there’s forward progress.”
Among the 25 nominations for “The Pitt” at the 78th Primetime Emmy Awards were several for its principal and supporting cast in addition to Wyle’s two nods. First, Katherine Lanasa received a nomination for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series, as did Sepideh Moafi and Taylor Dearden.
Additionally, Gerran Howell was nominated for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series. Shawn Hatosy is also nominated in the category, as is Patrick Ball. “The Pitt” also received noms for several guest actors as well as Outstanding Drama Series.
Many hit shows, especially in the era of streaming, can’t repeat the success they garnered in their inaugural seasons. However, “The Pitt” is one of the exceptions, with the finale for its second season becoming the most-watched episode in the show’s history.
According to Variety, the series drew 9.7 million viewers over its first weekend. Additionally, as of April 20, the show was averaging 15.4 million viewers across all episodes on HBO Max. This represents a 50% improvement over the show’s first season.
Variety reported in April 2026 that one of the supporting cast members from “The Pitt,” Supriya Ganesh, would not be returning for season three after appearing in the first two installments. Wyle spoke about the change and others the show has faced in comments to the outlet.
He said, “It’s an inevitability that’s going to happen every season with this show because, as writers, we’re hard-pressed to figure out what a lapse of time we can have and keep most of the ensemble together realistically.”
Regarding when season three of “The Pitt” will air, fans can expect it to arrive on HBO Max in January 2027.
2026 has been a roller-coaster year for fans of sci-fi movies and TV shows, with each medium producing some massive hits and unfortunate misfires for the genre. The year opened with a pair of sci-fi bombs in theaters, Greenland 2: Migration (starring Gerard Butler) and Mercy (starring Rebecca Ferguson), but the first true hit of the year came with Project Hail Mary (starring Ryan Gosling), which is now streaming on Prime Video. As for TV shows, Netflix dropped its next big sci-fi show last month with The Boroughs, which was even hailed as the platform’s follow-up to Stranger Things, but it was tragically canceled by the streamer while still sitting in the top 10 of global watchlists, highlighting the volatility of the genre in the streaming world. There are plenty of sci-fi projects coming this year to be excited about, though.
One of the first big sci-fi movies coming later this year that comes to mind is Dune: Part Three, the third and final film in Denis Villeneuve’s Dune trilogy starring Timothée Chalamet. However, many fans would argue that the title of the most anticipated sci-fi sequel of the year actually belongs to Godzilla Minus Zero, which opens in theaters everywhere on November 6. The film is a direct sequel set four years after the events of Godzilla Minus One, the Oscar-winning sci-fi blockbuster currently streaming on Netflix. After dropping the first teaser for the film earlier this year, Toho followed it up with a breathtaking first trailer this morning, confirming that the film is sticking to its November 6 launch and won’t be subject to delays. Godzilla Minus One grossed over $110 million at the box office against a $15 million budget.
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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 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.
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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
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.
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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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‘Godzilla Minus One’ Director Takashi Yamazaki Is Teaming Up With Ridley Scott for a New Sci-Fi Movie
Earlier this week, news broke that Godzilla Minus One director Takashi Yamazaki is teaming up with Ridley Scott for his next sci-fi movie, Nue, which is coming to theaters at a currently unknown date. Scott is producing the new sci-fi feature through his long-running production banner, Scott Free, and Yamazaki is directing from a script he wrote. He’s expected to begin work on the film after Godzilla Minus Zero is out in theaters. Casting for Nue is also being kept under wraps at this time, as are any plot details about the film.
Check out the new trailer for Godzilla Minus Zero above and watch Godzilla Minus One on Netflix.
Olivia Rodrigo isn’t letting outrage have the final word. After discovering that one of her biggest songs had been used in a Department of Homeland Security social media post promoting ICE deportations, the Grammy winner transformed her frustration into a broader campaign encouraging civic participation.
Instead of allowing the controversy to dominate the narrative, Rodrigo is urging fans to get informed ahead of the 2026 midterm elections through a new initiative tied to her upcoming Daisy Chain Fields music festival.
Olivia Rodrigo recently recalled stumbling across the controversial Homeland Security video while scrolling through her phone, admitting the discovery left her shocked.
Speaking to Dazed Magazine in June ahead of the release of her third studio album, the singer said seeing “All-American B-tch” used alongside immigration enforcement footage made the situation even more upsetting.
“It was so deeply disturbing to see that propaganda, and the fact it was my song in there made me feel even more enraged,” Rodrigo said. “What they’re doing is so awful and barbaric and cruel. I am really sad to be in a country that thinks that’s okay.”
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The November 4, 2025 video featured footage of ICE agents detaining people of color while Rodrigo’s 2023 track played in the background.
Alongside the images, the Department of Homeland Security wrote, “LEAVE NOW and self-deport using the CBP Home app. If you don’t, you will face the consequences,” while lyrics from the song, “All the time, I’m grateful all the time, I’m sexy and I’m kind, I’m pretty when I cry,” appeared throughout the clip.
Rodrigo didn’t stay silent as she responded directly beneath the post, writing, “Don’t ever use my songs to promote your racist, hateful propaganda.”
Following her comment, the audio was removed from the video, and fans praised her in the comments for speaking out.
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Rodrigo Launches Midterm Initiative Through Festival Giveaway
Rather than limiting her response to social media, Olivia Rodrigo has tied her latest campaign to the upcoming 2026 midterm elections.
The 23-year-old is partnering with nonprofit organization HeadCount to encourage fans to prepare for Election Day by checking their voter registration status, registering to vote, or accessing election information through the organization’s website.
As an incentive, participants can enter a sweepstakes for VIP tickets to Rodrigo’s Daisy Chain Fields festival, with the grand prize also including hotel accommodations and travel expenses.
HeadCount emphasized that civic participation is entirely optional for anyone entering the giveaway.
“You may enter the sweepstakes by clicking any button above without taking a civic action,” the organization stated per The News Republic, adding, “Voting, registering to vote, or being a registered voter is not required.”
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Olivia Rodrigo’s Festival Will Blend Music And Advocacy
Rodrigo’s Daisy Chain Fields festival is also being designed with activism at its core.
In addition to performances from artists including Chappell Roan, Doechii, Santigold, Sarah McLachlan, Mitski, and The Breeders, the event will feature organizations focused on issues ranging from reproductive rights and maternal health to economic empowerment, domestic violence prevention, and gender equity.
Among the participating organizations are the Black Mamas Matter Alliance, the Center for Reproductive Rights, Planned Parenthood, and the Johns Hopkins Center for Indigenous Health.
Slamming the Department of Homeland Security wasn’t the first time Olivia Rodrigo spoke against Trump’s administration.
In 2025, she joined the growing chorus of public figures condemning the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) raids across Los Angeles, saying the operations left her “deeply upset.”
In a statement shared on her Instagram Stories, the singer wrote, “I’ve lived in LA my whole life and I’m deeply upset about these violent deportations of my neighbors under the current administration.”
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Rodrigo went on to praise the city’s immigrant communities, adding, “LA simply wouldn’t exist without immigrants. Treating hardworking community members with such little respect, empathy, and due process is awful.”
She also voiced support for those protesting the raids, saying, “I stand with the beautiful, diverse community of Los Angeles and with immigrants all across America. I stand for our right to freedom of speech and freedom to protest.”
Rodrigo concluded by urging fans to support local immigrant organizations and remain engaged during a period of heightened immigration enforcement.
Rodrigo Explains Why She Refuses To Stay Silent On Politics
Olivia Rodrigo’s outspoken response came as little surprise, as she had previously opened up about why she chooses to use her platform to address political issues.
Last month, she revealed that speaking out on political issues has never been about winning everyone’s approval.
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In an interview with the BBC, the Grammy winner reflected on why she continued to publicly address topics ranging from reproductive rights and Gaza to Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), despite knowing it could alienate some fans.
“I definitely try to be careful with my words,” Rodrigo said, adding, “But simultaneously, the women I looked up to when I was young were really outspoken, and that was one of the reasons I adored them.”
The “High School Musical” actress added that she no longer felt pressure to appeal to everyone, explaining, “I don’t think my goal is to be liked by all. And when you de-centre that as the primary motivation, I think everything becomes a lot more joyful.”
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Cool girl Olivia Wilde doesn’t dress in ‘bum’ attire, but her latest look proves that you don’t have to sacrifice comfort for fashion. Her loose-fitting trousers style is incredibly luxe and polished, and we found a version that secretly feels like sweats.
Spotted in New York City, Wilde wore a simple tee, canvas tote and loafers — and elevated the entire look with billowy, ultra wide-leg trousers. Her pants turned a basic T-shirt into something genuinely classy, and these flowy wonders do the same. Nearly 15,000 shoppers sing their praises!
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These Tronjori Wide-Leg Trousers look identical to Wilde’s, featuring a high waist, sharp front pleats and a fluid drape that swings when you walk. The architectural shape reads expensive from across the street, making even a $10 tee look like it came from a Tribeca boutique.
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We don’t know what Wilde’s felt like, but these white pants might be even comfier, thanks to the hidden elasticized waistband. One Amazon shopper wrote, “These are like breezy sweatpants for work! They are effortless and chic and elevate any look. The waistband is stretchy and they are certified sitting pants that won’t suffocate your stomach.”
Another happy fan shared, “I got an office job this year and realized I had no professional pants to wear. I’m a sweatpants person through and through. These are lightweight and comfortable, just like sweatpants!”
Add comfy loafers, your favorite bag and sunglasses, and you’ve got a uniform that carries you from in-office days to dinner reservations without a change of clothes.
As a bonus, these trendy trousers come in dozens of colors and short, regular and tall lengths. We’re partial to Wilde’s white style, but like many other reviewers, we’re also tempted to grab a few. At just $38, these chic pants are the easiest way to make any outfit appear expensive.
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Get the Tronjori Wide-Leg Trousers for $38 at Amazon! Please note, prices are accurate at the date of publication but are subject to change.
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