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10 Greatest Thriller Shows of the Last 10 Years, Ranked

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With the onset of streaming and the continuation of the medium’s golden age in the 21st century seeing both networks and streaming services grow increasingly daring with the kinds of stories they’re willing to tell, the past 10 years have been a goldmine of bold and impactful television. The thriller genre has been among the greatest beneficiaries of this, with small-screen suspense taking the form of everything from fast-paced politics to slow-burn murder mystery in the past decade.

Each of these 10 series have not only made an immediate impression on viewers with their heart-pounding perfection, but they have also gone on to influence television trends as well. Enshrining themselves among the finest small-screen titles of recent years, as well as being some of the greatest thrillers TV has ever seen, these suspenseful series make up the genre’s greatest hits of the last 10 years.

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‘Squid Game’ (2021–2025)

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Lee Jung-jae in Squid Game.
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Few series in the past decade have had the same cultural impact and medium influence as Squid Game, with the South Korean series not only captivating millions of viewers the world over with its high-concept capitalist critique, but ushering in a mainstream interest in Asian television as well. The show’s premise is remarkably simple; a group of financially desperate competitors participate in a series of children’s games with deadly twists until one emerges as the winner and claims the cash prize.

It’s high-stakes and relentlessly thrilling, with the ceaseless momentum of its life-and-death intensity beautifully supported by its unique and almost playful visual allure. What makes Squid Game such a defining hit, though, is its underlying commentary on wealth disparity. It is a commanding parable of economic strife, the amorality of the elite, and the grueling competitiveness society’s value of money breeds among people.

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‘Counterpart’ (2017–2019)

Howard Silk (J.K. Simmons) is sitting at the train station talking on the phone in 'Counterpart.'
Howard Silk (J.K. Simmons) is sitting at the train station talking on the phone in ‘Counterpart.’
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A criminally underrated marriage of high-concept sci-fi and ruthless espionage suspense, Counterpart is a fiercely intelligent spy thriller that centers on a cold war between two parallel universes. Howard Silk (J. K. Simmons) is a meek, low-level bureaucrat who discovers the Berlin-based U.N. office he works for is actually containing a secretive gateway to an alternate world. Working with the other world’s Howard Silk, a hard-edged espionage agent, they try to prevent attacks being carried out on innocent people by vindictive sleeper agents.

Anchored by Simmons’ outstanding dual performance, the series’ two-season run is an intriguing mixture of tight, John le Carré-style spy intensity and absorbing sci-fi world-building. It’s cold and callous, depicting humanity as being suspicious and violent, but it delivers heart-racing suspense from its magnificent opening episode right through to its finale.

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‘The Diplomat’ (2023–Present)

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Keri Russell as Kate in a shirt and suit jacket with her hair down in The Diplomat Season 3.
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Fast-paced and frenetic, The Diplomat has emerged as one of Netflix’s defining gems of the decade so far, a lively political thriller rich with shocking plot twists and character-driven tension. It follows Kate Wyler (Keri Russell) in her work as the new U.S. ambassador to the United Kingdom just as an international crisis erupts. As she navigates the turmoil and political paranoia, she also strives to bolster her own career all while managing her deteriorating marriage to cunning political mastermind, Hal Wyler (Rufus Sewell).

The series embraces its somewhat heightened allure, operating less as a realistic descent into the minutiae of global politics, and more as a frenzied thrill-fest of duplicity and betrayal where every daring scheme could destroy the already fragile standing of foreign policy as the U.S. deals with the temperamental and unpredictable British prime minister, Nicol Trowbridge (Rory Kinnear). Complimented by a litany of exceptional performances and a powerful, propulsive sense of momentum, The Diplomat is an enthralling hit of modern political drama that is addictive from the outset.

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‘Dark Winds’ (2022–Present)

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Zahn McClarnon as Joe Leaphorn and Jessica Matten as Bernadette Manuelito in Dark Winds Season 4
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Integrating contemplative and authentic Indigenous storytelling with the bleak brilliance of neo-Western intrigue and period noir, Dark Winds is one of the more stunning and suspenseful crime shows to have aired in the past decade. Based on Tony Hillerman’s ‘Leaphorn & Chee’ novel series, it follows three Navajo Tribal Police officers as they investigate violent crimes that occur in Navajo County in the 1970s.

The AMC series finds an enthralling point of difference in its intimate focus on cultural authenticity, allowing for the spirituality and mysticism of Navajo folklore to be a powerful catalyst for palpable atmospheric storytelling while emphasizing the connection the detectives have to both the land and their people’s history. Also functioning as an intoxicating and intense crime mystery in its own right, Dark Winds is a bold blending of cultural sensitivities and classic television thrills that works on every level.

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‘Sharp Objects’ (2018)

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Amy Adams as Camille Preaker looking at something intently in Sharp Objects.
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Miniseries have been a major television trend of the past decade. Many of which have incorporated suspense into their storytelling, like Chernobyl, The Haunting of Hill House, and Unbelievable. In terms of true genre purism, however, HBO’s underrated crime mystery Sharp Objects emerges as a noteworthy highlight. Based on Gillian Flynn’s novel of the same name, it follows disturbed crime reporter Camille Preaker (Amy Adams) as she returns to her hometown to investigate the murder of two young girls.

Interweaving the grim brutality of the case with more character-centric suspense stemming from her volatile familial relationships, Sharp Objects is the epitome of slow-burn excellence. Adams’s incredible performance keeps viewers completely immersed, while the twisty nature of the storytelling and the rich Southern Gothic aesthetic ensure that the tension never dilutes, even as the series evolves at a meticulous and demanding pace.











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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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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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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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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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‘Slow Horses’ (2022–Present)

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Sir Gary Oldman in “Slow Horses,” now streaming on Apple TV+.

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A modern gem that has quickly become a staple of spy television mastery, Slow Horses soars as a decisively subversive spin on the typically glamorized genre, with its emphasis on deeply flawed characters a refreshing pivot from the brand of debonair excitement most espionage thrillers flaunt. Based on Mick Herron’s novel series ‘Slough House,’ it follows a team of banished MI5 agents who work under the instruction of the crude and callous Jackson Lamb (Gary Oldman) to combat threats to national security.

While it has found a substantial audience through its dry-witted playfulness, Slow Horses is fundamentally a heart-racing thriller, one that intelligently uses its profoundly human and imperfect characters to engross viewers in the emotional tension of the story, as well as the political and investigative suspense. Its five-season run thus far has been a procession of high-stakes thrills laced with black comedy, and it has made for a bona fide hit of 2020s television as well as a defining success for Apple TV.

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‘Ozark’ (2017–2022)

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Laura Linney on a mobile phone and Jason Bateman standing near in a yard in Ozark.
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The early years of television’s golden age had defining masterpieces like The Sopranos and The Wire that established crime drama suspense as a small-screen spectacle to behold. Then came series like Breaking Bad and Boardwalk Empire. While the genre has probably subsided somewhat in the past decade, it has still produced several noteworthy gems, with Netflix’s Ozark being chief among them as it follows the Byrde family who, forced to work as an asset for a Mexican drug cartel, relocate to the Ozarks to implement a money laundering and drug smuggling operation.

Not dissimilar to Breaking Bad, Ozark thrives as a pulsating thriller by featuring an ordinary protagonist thrust into a life of crime, making every decision feel more resonant, and every life-threatening obstacle more hopeless and enthralling. Through the journey of the Byrdes and the allies and enemies they make in their new home, Ozark delivers four seasons of relentless, ever-building tension that epitomizes crime television suspense at its absorbing and addictive best.

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‘Dark’ (2017–2020)

Louis Hofmann as Jonas in Dark.
Louis Hofmann as Jonas in Dark.
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Another small-screen masterpiece produced by Netflix, Dark overcame its language barrier to ensnare millions of viewers the world over with its winding, intricate story that includes everything from mind-bending sci-fi to visceral mystery drama. When children start going missing from the German town of Winden, the dark pasts and hidden truths of four of the region’s stalwart families begin to unfurl. The revelation of a wormhole in a cave delivers some sort of answer to the disturbing mystery, but it also plunges those involved on a time-jumping journey that could jeopardize the fate of the entire universe.

Conceived as a tight, three-season series from the beginning, Dark astounds with its narrative precision. Its ability to not only conjure suspense and even horror from the mere revelation of plot details, but to deliver every integral piece of information exactly when it is needed as well, is a feat that is nothing short of ingenious. Also finding tremendous weight in its nuanced and complex character, gloomy atmospheric dread, and its unwavering focus on emotional stakes, Dark is a masterful blending of sci-fi, mystery, and suspense that makes for one of the most defining and ambitious television thrillers in the medium’s history.

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‘Severance’ (2022–Present)

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Britt Lower and Adam Scott in Severance
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The flagship series of Apple TV’s catalog thus far, and a defining triumph of small-screen entertainment in the 2020s, Severance marks another title to extract unbearable tension from a fundamentally science-fiction story. Set in a world where corporations can have their employees’ memories surgically divided between their work lives and personal experiences, it follows Mark Scout (Adam Scott) as he rallies a small cohort of his colleagues to figure out the true nature of Lumon Industries’ work.

Finding timely resonance in its emphasis on the cultural imbalance many people experience between their professional and private lives, the shady nature of powerful corporations, and the uneasy sense of power many workplaces hold over their employees, Severance is a masterful parable of modern life that asks compelling and relatable questions with its high-concept premise. Also flaunting a piercing satirical wit and rich, engrossing world-building that keeps viewers enthralled, Severance is a sci-fi thriller that has delivered two stunning seasons thus far, with a third set to begin production later this year.

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‘Mindhunter’ (2017–2019)

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Holt McCallany and Jonathan Groff show a crime scene photo to someone off-screen in Mindhunter.
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In some ways, it is cruel that Netflix only produced two seasons of Mindhunter, with the arresting and atmospheric crime thriller finding a perfect balance between the modern interest in true crime and television tropes that have made crime series so alluring for decades. Set in the 1970s, it follows two FBI agents and a psychologist as they travel around America interviewing detained serial killers. The insights they gain into their motivations, backgrounds, and methodology are applied to active investigations, thus spawning criminal profiling.

Bolstered by David Fincher’s involvement, the series refrains from shocking imagery or grueling details to conjure suspense, instead delving into the warped psyche of some of America’s most notorious and infamous criminals to create a compelling and psychologically disturbing descent into the nature of human evil. Complimented by its agonizing yet hypnotic slow-burn pacing and its rich, cinematic visual display, Mindhunter is a defining triumph of thriller television that stands tall among the best series of any genre from the past decade.


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2017 – 2019

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Joe Penhall

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David Fincher, Carl Franklin, Andrew Dominik, Andrew Douglas, Asif Kapadia, Tobias Lindholm


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Rebecca Ferguson Is Officially the Queen of Sci-Fi on Apple TV

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Rebecca Ferguson is having quite an interesting year, with three distinct releases in the sci-fi genre. In December, she will return as Lady Jessica in Denis Villeneuve‘s hotly anticipated trilogy-capper Dune: Part Three, after playing the memorable character in the first and second films. The movie is set to clash at the box office with Avengers: Doomsday, which shows just how confident Warner Bros. is about its success. In all probability, Dune: Part Three will be a huge success both critically and commercially, but Ferguson didn’t have the most auspicious of starts to her year. In January, she starred alongside Chris Pratt in the movie Mercy, which underperformed at the box office after receiving poor reviews.

Ferguson played an artificial intelligence-powered judge in the poorly received film, while Pratt starred as a police officer accused of murdering his wife. Directed by Timur Bekmambetov, Mercy is a “screenlife” movie in which the majority of the action unfolds entirely on digital devices. The movie now holds a 24% score on the aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, where the consensus reads, “Constricting its two stars inside an airless presentation of a clunky techno-thriller premise, Mercy is tedious enough to make you cry uncle.” However, the film received an encouraging 81% audience score on the website, which was helpful when it began its streaming run on Prime Video. In theaters, however, Mercy grossed just $54 million worldwide against a reported budget of $60 million.

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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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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.

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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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Rebecca Ferguson Is on a Sci-Fi Streak this Year

Ferguson’s comeback has already begun with her second sci-fi project of the year. She recently returned to Apple TV with the third season of her critically acclaimed series Silo. The show premiered in 2023 and has been renewed for a fourth and final season that’s set to be released in 2027. Silo holds a 93% overall score on Rotten Tomatoes, but the third season has cemented itself as the best of the bunch with a perfect 100% score. The aggregator’s consensus reads, “Silo codifies its third season as a masterful dystopian tale with expertly driven character arcs and tighter narrative strings, fulfilling its promise of science fiction excellence.” The positive reviews have no doubt benefited Silo significantly in terms of viewership, and according to FlixPatrol, the show has now spent 500 days on the domestic Apple TV chart. Stay tuned to Collider for more updates.


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May 5, 2023

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Graham Yost

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The First MCU X-Men Team-Up Is Already A Disappointment

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For Marvel Cinematic Universe fans, the X-Men are something of a Holy Grail. Before Disney bought 20th Century Fox, it was impossible for these mutants to appear alongside heroes like Captain America or the Hulk. After the purchase, it was possible for the X-Men to appear, but we only got small hints here and there, like an alternate-universe Xavier in Multiverse of Madness and Beast popping up after the credits in The Marvels. Relatively speaking, why has Marvel been holding back? Simple: they have been working on an X-Men movie that will bring the team into the MCU rather than just giving us more multiversal cameos.

After the Avengers: Secret Wars reboots this cinematic universe, future MCU movies will finally include everyone’s favorite merry mutants. Before that, though, we’re getting one last multiversal cameo, and it’s a doozy. Avengers: Doomsday will feature appearances from several iconic characters from the original 20th Century Fox films, including Professor X and Magneto. This is a big deal because it’s basically the first onscreen X-Men team-up in the MCU. Unfortunately, that team-up is destined to be a disappointment because most of the characters we are going to see have never had much chemistry together.

A Blast From The Past

The early X-Men movies copied the vibe from the original comics, presenting the team as a kind of found family (albeit a dysfunctional one). Cyclops and Jean Grey were like cool older siblings to the young students, while Storm was a really intense den mother. Wolverine, in turn, was basically a protective older brother to fellow newcomer Rogue. Charles Xavier, of course, was the father of the group, which is only fitting; after all, far too many of his young mutant charges had been rejected by their biological families. Xavier offered these gifted children the chance to start over with someone who truly cares about them.

What does this trip down memory lane have to do with Avengers: Doomsday? The earlier X-Men films leaned into their dysfunctional dynamics and allowed different characters to bounce off of each other in fun and exciting ways. For example, there’s a tense love triangle between Cyclops, Jean Grey, and Wolverine, and a slow-burn romance between Rogue and Iceman. But we’re not likely to get great interactions out of the X-Men in Doomsday because the team lineup is so dysfunctional. The film features Cyclops, Beast, Magneto, Xavier, Mystique, Nightcrawler, and Gambit. While these characters are interesting on their own, most haven’t had much onscreen chemistry in earlier films.

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For example, Cyclops is here, and it will be exciting to see him kick some Sentinel butt. But he won’t have Jean or Wolverine to interact with, which is deeply unfortunate. Scott’s always been stuck with the straight man role, but that only works if he has someone else (like someone more passionate) to bounce off of. Out of this Doomsday lineup, Xavier is the only one he has much of a relationship with, and it looks like most of the professor’s time will be spent bonding with his favorite frenemy, Magneto, who himself has no other former Brotherhood villains but Mystique to interact with.

Beast is also here, and while Kelsey Grammar is perfect in the role, he didn’t interact with many team members back when he first appeared in X-Men: The Last Stand. That’s because he had long since left the school and become a politician. Like, Xavier is literally the only mutant that he previously spoke with who is returning for Doomsday. Similarly, while Alan Cumming is great as Nightcrawler, he mostly interacted with Storm and Jean Grey back in X2: X-Men United. Neither of them is in Doomsday, so we won’t be getting a tearful reunion or anything.

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A Failed Gambit

Mystique will be in Avengers: Doomsday, and in the original films, her closest relationship was with Magneto. However, when we last saw them together, he abandoned her once she lost her powers, and she betrayed him by giving his location to the FBI. The upcoming film may retcon this; otherwise, if this is supposed to be the same universe, we’ll have to re-establish her relationship with Magneto and everyone else. That goes double for Gambit, who never appeared alongside any of these characters and has only appeared in the MCU as a gag character in Deadpool & Wolverine.

Now, maybe Avengers: Doomsday is going to do an excellent job establishing the relationship between a bunch of characters who have never had much chemistry or shared much screen time, but that’s doubtful. After all, the X-Men are just one part of a film that will be crawling with cameos from so many other heroes and villains, leaving very little time to build new dynamics. This is basically the opposite approach of Spider-Man: No Way Home, which leaned into the existing relationships between Tobey Maguire’s Spider-Man and villains like Doctor Octopus. In Doomsday, almost all of these X-Men relationships must be built from the ground up.

Again, all of these X-Men performers are great on their own, but most of us were hoping to see a team that’s greater than the sum of its parts. Avengers: Doomsday drops December 18, and we’ll find out whether the first MCU team-up featuring these marvelous mutants is better than it looks on paper. If so, I’ll be happy to eat crow and admit I was wrong. If not, you can join the rest of me in hoping that the mutants will have much better chemistry in the upcoming X-Men film!


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Disney’s live-action Moana had to honor one of the studio’s most beloved animated films while creating something that could stand on its own. Director and executive producer Thomas Kail explains how his team approached that challenge, from preserving what audiences already love to finding new ways to tell the story.

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Freddy Krueger is officially preparing to haunt audiences once again.

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According to The Hollywood Reporter, Paramount Pictures has acquired the U.S. rights to A Nightmare on Elm Streetfrom the Wes Craven estate, with plans to develop a brand new feature film based on the legendary horror franchise. The project is currently in early development, with Marc Toberoff attached as producer alongside Iya Labunka and Jonathan Craven, the widow and son of the late Wes Craven. Lifshitz and Margules will serve as executive producers for Paramount.

Labunka expressed her excitement about bringing Freddy Krueger back for a new generation of horror fans.

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“We look forward to bringing the world of Wes Craven’s Nightmare on Elm Street to a new and completely engaged generation of fans,” Labunka said in a statement. “We know that Wes would have been thrilled to see how horror is taking its long overdue place in the cultural canon. We can’t wait for all of us to sit together in a dark theatre around the campfire of today as the next chapter of the Nightmare story unfolds.”

Executive producers Lifshitz and Margules also shared their enthusiasm for the new film, praising the opportunity to continue one of horror’s most iconic franchises.

“We can’t remember a time before we were fans of Wes Craven,” they said. “The fact that Iya and Jonathan have entrusted us with this opportunity to help usher a new story into this world is an honor beyond words. We look forward to working alongside them to bring a terrifying new nightmare to audiences everywhere, and to welcome Freddy home.”

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While no writer, director, casting details, or story information have been announced, the project marks the franchise’s first major step forward since the domestic rights reverted to the Craven estate in 2019.

Originally released in 1984, A Nightmare on Elm Street introduced audiences to Freddy Krueger, the razor gloved dream stalker who became one of horror’s most recognizable villains. The film spawned numerous sequels, a crossover with Friday the 13th, television adaptations, comics, and a 2010 remake.

With Paramount now steering Freddy’s next chapter, horror fans can finally look forward to the return of one of the genre’s greatest icons.

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UPDATE: Gloss Up's Management Shares Graphic Photos After Doctors Allegedly Save Her Injured Foot

Gloss Up‘s foot was saved during surgery amid reports that it had been amputated following a near-fatal car accident. On Sunday, July 12, the recording artist claimed amputation on her Instagram Stories while noting that she almost died. However, Gloss Up’s team later noted that doctors managed to save the rapper’s foot. Along with a new statement, the team also shared graphic photos of the injury.

RELATED: Prayers Up! Gloss Up’s Team Shares Health Update Following Severe Foot Injury In Fatal Car Accident (PHOTOS)

Graphic Photos Show Gloss Up’s Foot Nearly Severed

Gloss Up’s team revealed in her Instagram Stories on Sunday evening that her foot had been saved during surgery. Graphic pictures of her foot were also shared on the post. The rapper, whose real name is Jerrica LaShay Russell, thought her foot had been amputated following the accident.

“From the bottom of our hearts, thank you to everyone who has prayed for Gloss, reached out, and kept her in your thoughts,” read the post. “Your love and support have meant more than words can express during this incredibly difficult time.”

The statement went on to note that Russell made it through surgery, she was recovering, and that the surgeons were “able to save her foot.”

“I’m sharing a photo of her foot after surgery so you can better understand the severity of her injury and why we were told that amputation was a very real possibility,” the statement continued. “It isn’t an easy image to look at, but it shows just how much she has already endured and how grateful we are that her foot could be saved.”

The post also thanked fans for their prayers while adding, “THE NEXT IMAGE IS GRAPHIC. management.”

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Fans React To The Graphic Photographs

After the news was shared on Instagram, fans wished Gloss Up a speedy recovery while also offering  prayers. Folks also spoke on the graphic photo of the rapper’s foot. Several people noted that they thought it looked like her foot was amputated, and they didn’t blame Gloss for thinking so as well.

@tonieshamonae wrote, Man I would’ve thought mine was amputated too.”

User @watchj wrote, I told myself not to swipe and I still did it. This one is on me.”

@iamluhhshayy added, I Woulda Said My Foot Gone Too Cause Babyy It Might As Well Be!! Glad They Saved It Tho!”

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User@ replied, “That pain had to be different, I would of passed out every time I woke back up 😂 I’m happy they were able to save her foot, I hope she has a speedy recovery 🙏🏾.”

@sincerely__sophia wrote, The warning didn’t warn me enough. My goodness! 👀.”

User @_kajim_ added, Maaaaaaannnnnnn, I would’ve thought my foot was a goner to…!!! 😮‍💨😮‍💨😮‍💨.”

@savagedoll__ wrote, Omg 😢 I hope she feels better mentally and physically takes a lot of courage to let the world in.”

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Gloss Up Originally Thought Her Foot Had Been Amputated

As mentioned, Gloss Up took to her Instagram Stories following her accident and shared a post from her hospital room. The ‘Ride Home’ artist noted that she’d been in a near-fatal car accident and that her foot was amputated.

“I Almost Lost My Life,” she wrote. “Sadddddddd.” I Have Never In My Life Been In A Car Accident Until Now,” she added. “My Whole Foot Amputated! I’m SAD ASFFFF! It’s My Birthdayyyyy..”

Just before surgery, she wrote, “I’m going into surgery to save my foot! Thank Yall For Calls & Texts Messages.”

RELATED: Dis Tew Much! Victoria Woods Pops OFF After Gloss Up Begins Selling Disparaging, NSFW T-Shirts Of Her (PHOTOS + VIDEOS)

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This Secret Theory Perfectly Explains The Backlash To The Odyssey

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Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey is an ambitious attempt to transform one of the greatest works of literature into a crowd-pleasing blockbuster. The director certainly has the skills to do so; after all, this is the man who turned prettyboy comic actor Heath Ledger into the scariest villain to ever grace the silver screen. He’s also the man who turned the life of Robert Oppenheimer (not exactly a massively popular historical figure) into a smash summer hit. If there’s anyone who deserves the benefit of the doubt, it’s Nolan. Nonetheless, the movie has faced ample criticism since it came out, with most complaints focused on casting.

To nobody’s shock, most of the complaints come from right-wing figures like Elon Musk, who has echoed Matt Walsh’s complaints about Nolan casting Lupita Nyong’o as Helen of Troy. Others have griped about things like the accents (including a pronounced Boston accent) in the previews. Beyond the usual boring culture war stuff, it can be hard for casual film lovers to understand what is causing these gripes. However, complaints about this literary adaptation can mostly be explained by a popular literary theory that goes by a very unexpected name: the Tiffany problem.

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What’s the Tiffany problem? This theory was created in 2018, when English novelist Nicola Cornick explained that the word “Tiffany” originally comes from the medieval girl’s name “Theophania.” Around the year 1200, the French spelled the word “Tifinie,” and by the year 1600, the English were spelling the word “Tiffany.”  Therefore, as Cormick explains, it would be historically accurate for a book or movie to have a 17th-century character named Tiffany, but writers never do this because the name Tiffany sounds too modern. After all, use of the name peaked in the ‘80s, nearly four centuries after it was first used.

So, what does this have to do with Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey? The reason writers steer clear of naming those modern European characters “Tiffany” isn’t because the name is inaccurate but because audiences think the name is inaccurate. The vast majority of people enjoying historical texts are not historians, so they don’t have a very granular knowledge of the time period in question. Instead, they have a bunch of assumptions and half-baked ideas gleaned from God knows what, and they get annoyed (and even outright offended) at, say, a movie whose characters don’t look and sound like what they imagined.

Time To Hit The Books

When Homer wrote The Odyssey, he didn’t really describe Helen’s features but instead focused on her beauty. Now, the critics of Nolan’s film are correct that the average Greek woman of the time period was not Black, like Lupita Nyong’o’s Helen. Nonetheless, ancient Greece did have Black people, and some scholars of the original text have argued that Helen could have been a woman of color. One counterpoint critics bring up is that Homer does refer to Helen as “white-armed,” which modern readers might assume means she was white-skinned. 

But white-armed was not a racial description so much as an epithet for noble women who don’t have to spend time outside, where the sun would darken (or further darken) their flesh. Therefore, Nyong’o playing Helen is perfectly reasonable and doesn’t contradict the original text. It’s also worth noting that when you ask these critics who they’d prefer in the role, they usually throw out names like Sydney Sweeney. Newsflash: while the average ancient Greek woman wasn’t Black, she also wasn’t a blonde, and her skin would have been far darker (brown, in all likelihood) than Sweeney’s.

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Fake Complaints From Fake Fans

In other words, these complaints about Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey aren’t based on any deep knowledge of the original text or the time period. They are based instead on the personal biases of the critics who don’t care about ahistorical casting choices as long as it involves an actor they like. Nolan basically invoked his own version of the Tiffany problem: there were Black women in Ancient Greece, and Homer says surprisingly little about the character’s physical features, so having Helen be a Black woman is perfectly reasonable. In fact, Orson Welles cast Earth Kitt in the role back in 1950! But because the average person hasn’t read The Odyssey and doesn’t know Ancient Greece had Black people, they think Nolan’s casting is completely unrealistic.

To some degree, this extends to complaints about the accents in the film as well. While nobody in Ancient Greece spoke with these accents, they also didn’t speak English. The only way to make The Odyssey completely realistic would have been to have everyone speaking Greek, but that doesn’t really work for a Western summer blockbuster. Like so many directors before him, Nolan had the cast speak English in deference to the audience. Haters think the accents stand out because they are accustomed to classic works with English accents. But that leads to two questions: 1) why do we find some accents more acceptable than others? And 2) why did these guys not complain about Brad Pitt spending all of Troy using a jarring “British meets American” accent? 

Facts Over Feelings

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Lupita Nyong’o in Black Panther

Obviously, a fair share of the people whining about The Odyssey before it comes out are stirring the pot of the culture war and just looking for an excuse to meet their daily “whine about Black people and trans people” quota. But anyone who, in good faith, thinks the casting of the film is an issue should consider the Tiffany problem. What Christopher Nolan has done by casting Lupita Nyong’o is perfectly realistic from both a historical and a literary lens; it just “feels” weird to those who haven’t read the original poem or ever cracked a book about Ancient Greece. 

Sorry, guys: as you used to say with a bit of pride, facts don’t care about your feelings! 


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Dave Chappelle Surprised Usher At Washington D.C. Concert

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Dave Chappelle surprised Usher during his recent concert in Washington, D.C., and a video of the hilarious moment has gone viral. Usher is currently performing on the ‘R&B Tour’ with Chris Brown, and the comedian attended Usher’s show on Friday, July 10.

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Dave Chappelle Surprised Usher At His Concert In Washington, D.C.

Usher was in the middle of his performance at the Northwest Stadium just outside of Washington, D.C., when he saw Chappelle in the crowd. As the ‘Yeah!’ singer jumped off the stage during the ‘Nice & Slow’ part of the show, carrying a red Goyard bag, he had a perplexed expression on his face.

After he squinted, Usher exclaimed, “Is that Dave Chappelle?”

At that moment, Chappelle popped into the camera frame with a cocktail and a cigarette in tow. Judging by the look on his face, the comedian appeared to be well-served as the crowd went wild.

The two men shook hands as Usher kept performing. The artist usually hands out fake cash from the Goyard bag during the show, and after he handed a stack to Chappelle, the comedian threw some toward the backup dancers.

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The video was first shared by @mynameis.foxx on Instagram.

Fan Reactions Were Hilarious

After the video was shared on TSR’s Instagram page, roomies reacted to the funny footage.

User @theweekendwatch replied, “Best part of the night. We all lost it.”

@comedianblaqron joked, “Dave be smoking indoors EVERYWHERE. I envy that.”

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User @colionnoir noted how funny the moment was without Chappelle even speaking, “Funny as f*ck without saying a word 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣.”

User @c.ray.art joked, “Dave grabbed them Usher Bucks and was like ‘Spend Dat Sh*t!’ 😂💸.”

@reeezy replied, Dave’s face 😭.”

@tatyanaguchi wrote, “this the level of unc i aspire to 😭🚬.”

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User @homealone_drock added, “My nga Dave living😭”

User @jilisarenee noticed Chappelle’s attire in the clip. “Dave Chappelle with a Dave Chappelle shirt lol.”

Chance the Rapper also chimed in with a simple giggle. “Hahahahahahahahahaahaha.”

Chris Brown Also Had A Viral ‘R&B Tour’ Moment

Chris Brown also had a moment from the tour go viral during a recent performance.

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The singer brought a fan onstage and gave her the VIP treatment while singing  ‘Take You Down.’

A shirtless Brown laid the fan down before getting on top of her, and he shared a clip of the moment in his Instagram Stories. The post was captioned, “This what yall wanted?”

RELATED: Fans Are Ready For Chris Brown & Usher To “Take Their Money” After Announcing Joint “R&B” Tour (REACTIONS)

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Beat the Next Heatwave with These 15 Breathable Fashion Staples

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I was lucky enough to miss the last intense New York City heat wave. However, I know I would’ve been just fine because I have a summer wardrobe built for high temperatures. The key is wearing natural, breathable fabrics — like cotton and linen — that are moisture-wicking (a serious attribute in scorching-hot weather).

I have a full closet stocked with cotton and linen dresses, blouses and bottoms that keep me cool, calm, and collected this time of year — and I’m sharing some of my favorite pieces below. You’ll be able to beat the next heatwave with the following 15 items designed to keep you cool and stylish.

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1. Keep It Cool: This preppy linen button-down dress is the classiest thing you can have in your summer wardrobe, and it looks incredible on every body type.

2. Loose and Breezy: Summer is not the time for skin-tight clothing, and that’s where this billowing linen dress comes in. It’s roomy without making you look like a shapeless sack.

3. Dress of the Century: Every well-rounded summer closet has a tiered sundress. This one is one of the best because it’s stretchy, feminine and even features pockets (score!).

4. So Romantic: The halter neck and straight neckline on this stretchy midi dress make it look elegant and polished. I’m wearing it on my next summer date night.

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5. The Casual Pick: If there’s any dress you’ll find yourself constantly reaching for, it’s this relaxed linen mini. The halter neckline helps it look a bit more polished compared to your average T-shirt dress.

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6. Super Deal: Bring your beach-inspired summer dreams to life — on a budget! — with a flowy cotton blouse that’s on sale for under $10.

7. Go for the Trends:boxy gingham crop top allows you to get in on summer’s hottest trend while still staying cool. Pair it with white denim and sandals for the perfect seasonal look.

8. Professionally Cool: It used to be a struggle to find summer office clothes. . . until I stumbled upon this polished sleeveless cotton button-down, which offers the perfect amount of stretch.

9. Upgraded Tank: The pleats and dainty bow detailing on this linen tank add a pop of personality that makes it feel extra flirty.

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10. High-Fashion Vibe: Most linen tops are loose and breezy. This daring design tackles the trends head on with its body-skimming silhouette and asymmetrical neckline.

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11. Closet Must-Have: I wear these linen pants from Quince almost every day of summer. They’re the only thing I travel in, and I own four colors.

12. Same But Different: Essentially a breezier version of the above pants, this Quince linen maxi skirt feels effortless and breathable, no matter how high the temperatures rise.

13. Boho Forever: When you think of boho styles, skirts probably come to mind, but balloon pants also align with the aesthetic. This pair might become the comfiest item in your closet.

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14. Set Sail: Even if you aren’t by a body of water, you can pretend you are in some nautical-striped linen shorts.

15. All in the Details: The all-over eyelet design on this full maxi skirt gives it a countryside-chic vibe.

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A New Nightmare on Elm Street Movie in the Works at Paramount : Coastal House Media

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Freddy Krueger is officially preparing to haunt audiences once again.

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According to The Hollywood Reporter, Paramount Pictures has acquired the U.S. rights to A Nightmare on Elm Streetfrom the Wes Craven estate, with plans to develop a brand new feature film based on the legendary horror franchise. The project is currently in early development, with Marc Toberoff attached as producer alongside Iya Labunka and Jonathan Craven, the widow and son of the late Wes Craven. Lifshitz and Margules will serve as executive producers for Paramount.

Labunka expressed her excitement about bringing Freddy Krueger back for a new generation of horror fans.

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“We look forward to bringing the world of Wes Craven’s Nightmare on Elm Street to a new and completely engaged generation of fans,” Labunka said in a statement. “We know that Wes would have been thrilled to see how horror is taking its long overdue place in the cultural canon. We can’t wait for all of us to sit together in a dark theatre around the campfire of today as the next chapter of the Nightmare story unfolds.”

Executive producers Lifshitz and Margules also shared their enthusiasm for the new film, praising the opportunity to continue one of horror’s most iconic franchises.

“We can’t remember a time before we were fans of Wes Craven,” they said. “The fact that Iya and Jonathan have entrusted us with this opportunity to help usher a new story into this world is an honor beyond words. We look forward to working alongside them to bring a terrifying new nightmare to audiences everywhere, and to welcome Freddy home.”

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While no writer, director, casting details, or story information have been announced, the project marks the franchise’s first major step forward since the domestic rights reverted to the Craven estate in 2019.

Originally released in 1984, A Nightmare on Elm Street introduced audiences to Freddy Krueger, the razor gloved dream stalker who became one of horror’s most recognizable villains. The film spawned numerous sequels, a crossover with Friday the 13th, television adaptations, comics, and a 2010 remake.

With Paramount now steering Freddy’s next chapter, horror fans can finally look forward to the return of one of the genre’s greatest icons.

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21 Summer Dresses Inspired by the Amalfi Coast

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It’s Euro summer, with seemingly everyone jet-setting off to the Mediterranean coast. But don’t get bogged down if you haven’t booked a round-trip ticket just yet. You can still achieve that effortless seaside aesthetic with a slew of elevated vacation dresses.

Nordstrom, Free People, Mayc’s and more are delivering that chic Amalfi Coast energy with silhouettes featuring vibrant prints, sweet scalloped hemlines and breezy fabrics. And because these finds are too good to keep to myself, I rounded up the best ones below — starting at just $20

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1. Crowd Pleased: With a flattering crossover neckline, fitted bodice and dreamy blue-and-white print, this flowing Grace Karin halterneck has earned hundreds of five-star ratings for good reason.

2. More Is More: Southern Italy thrives on lively patterns, making this spaghetti-strap maxi an instant add-to-cart. The coastal print includes vibrant hues and whimsical illustrations.

3. A Dose of Whimsy: A mini Farm Rio dress with contrast scalloped trim, lively botanicals and a side button closure? Say less.

4. Hidden Shorts: Skorts count, too, right? This Abercrombie & Fitch style boasts decorative illustrations, adjustable straps and a cross-over closure.

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5. From Day to Night: Astr the Label may have just created the perfect zesty-yellow gown. The tiered ruffled skirt, square neckline and ruched upper are fit for a private boat day and golden-hour aperitivo alike.

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6. Luxe Find: If you’re looking to splurge, then this corseted cotton Zimmermann dress is for you. Enjoy swinging tassels, chic beads and a scarf-inspired border design.

7. Walking on Sunshine: The color yellow is nearly a prerequisite for visiting the Amalfi Coast, so slip into this ruffled V-neck dress featuring a dramatic leg slit.

8. Under $20: Sometimes, less is more — and this smocked A-line sundress understood the assignment. Bow straps add a flirty finishing touch.

9. Bare-Back Moment: For a figure-flattering option, secure this textured halterneck dress featuring an open back and strappy design.

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10. Editor Approved: I own a version of this Aerie tube-top dress — and I get nonstop compliments every time I wear it. Consider this your sign to add it to your shopping bag ASAP.

11. Understated Elegance: This cascading, billowy dress is coastal Italy personified. A low scoop back, delicate lace trim and scalloped edges only add to its charm.

12. Blue Skies Ahead: Soft baby blue colors this Ramy Brook ruffle-sleeve dress, including a delicate button closure, belted ring sash and crisp poplin skirt.

13. Head-Turner: Wear this intentionally crinkled one-shoulder dress for a flowy, effortless look. Pair it with strappy sandals and a woven tote for a finished vacation-ready look.

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14. It Girl-Approved: Reformation is that girl, delivering a draped knit dress with a drop waist, bold V-neck and waist ruching.

15. Sweet and Romantic: Embrace romance in this breathable corset dress boasting lace details, a sweetheart neckline and vine-dusted print.

16. Endless Comfort: Built-in shorts make this 100% Quince linen mini easy and comfortable, taking you from morning coffee runs to weekend brunch dates.

17. A Playful Print: Look pretty in polka dots with this More to Come body-skimming halterneck dress featuring an open back and plunging neckline.

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18. Wear-Everywhere: Available in inclusive sizing, this Maeve cotton midi dress includes side-seam pockets, charming design details and thick straps.

19. On Trend: Sleep dresses are in, and Hill House Home nails the look with its romantic white mini. Lace details and a subtly tiered skirt deliver a low-key look in the best way.

20. Seeing Stripes: A striped dress is always a good idea — much like this Lulus strapless find. Look forward to sweet eyelet details and a fitted bodice.

21. Fail-Proof: Whether you’re browsing an outdoor market or dining by the sea, this halterneck maxi dress is the one-and-done solution to your warm-weather wardrobe needs.

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