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10 Shows That Are Perfect Follow-Ups to Prime Video’s ‘Young Sherlock’

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Sherlock Holmes (Benedict Cumberbatch) stands looking somber and contemplatice in 'Sherlock.'

One of literature’s greatest characters has been given a brand-new origin story in the chart-topping Prime Video series, Young Sherlock. Brought to life by Guy Ritchie, the new series sees Hero Fiennes Tiffin as an unruly 19-year-old amateur investigator before he becomes the beloved detective we know and love. Through eight episodes, Young Sherlock takes on a singular mystery that keeps us guessing until the very end.

If you’ve zoomed through the brilliant debut season, you’re likely seeking a follow-up series to scratch your itch. We have series destined to entertain. Some are inspired by the same characters Young Sherlock brings to life, and others have the same tone or vintage setting. From mysteries to dramas, these series will keep you satisfied until the potential Season 2.

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‘Sherlock’ (2010–2017)

Sherlock Holmes (Benedict Cumberbatch) stands looking somber and contemplatice in 'Sherlock.'
Sherlock Holmes (Benedict Cumberbatch) stands looking somber and contemplatice in ‘Sherlock.’
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With countless adaptations of the Doyle character, there’s one 21st-century iteration that’s widely regarded as the premier version: Sherlock. Created by Steven Moffat and Mark Gatiss, the series is set in the present day. The show follows eccentric, brilliant consulting detective Sherlock Holmes (Benedict Cumberbatch) and his loyal friend, army doctor John Watson (Martin Freeman), as they use modern technology to solve complex, cryptic crimes. Using many of Doyle’s stories and elements in a contemporary, rapid-fire update, Sherlock blends thriller and drama into a stylish series that earned acclaim.

Though it spanned many years, the shocking thing about Sherlock is that there were only 13 episodes, including four three-part seasons and one Victorian-set special. Nevertheless, the brilliant chemistry between Cumberbatch’s high-functioning sociopath and Freeman’s techie allowed for a compelling partnership. Gone was the pipe, exchanged for a nicotine patch. Watson helps the duo find viral fame by blogging about their cases. Sherlock’s translation into the present is seamless. Now, with Dónal Finn providing a new interpretation of Moriarty in Young Sherlock, you might see Andrew Scott‘s menacing consulting criminal Jim Moriarty in a new light. Sherlock is an easy entry point into the evolution of Sherlock Holmes and the character’s timeless appeal.

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‘A Thousand Blows’ (2025–Present)

Erin Doherty as Forty Elephants leader Mary Carr holding the ropes of the boxing ring in A Thousand Blows
Erin Doherty as Forty Elephants leader Mary Carr holding the ropes of the boxing ring in A Thousand Blows
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Straying from the mystery, a series set around the time of Young Sherlock. Created by Steven Knight comes the brilliant two-season historical drama, A Thousand Blows. Lifting the real-life brutal, underground bare-knuckle boxing scene in the 1880s East End of London, the series centers around Jamaican immigrants Hezekiah Moscow (Malachi Kirby) and Alec Munroe (Francis Lovehall) as they navigate a violent new world. Though Hazekiah longs to be a lion tamer, he’s drawn into the boxing world, instantly forming a rivalry with seasoned boxer Sugar Goodson (Stephen Graham). Meanwhile, they attempt to integrate into London society, where they come face-to-face with the all-female crime syndicate, the Forty Elephants, led by the brilliantly ruthless Mary Carr (Erin Doherty). A sensationally gritty series about survival, ambition, and the clash of class, A Thousand Blows is an underrated smash hit.

Much like Knight’s other series we’ll talk about next, A Thousand Blows is a high-stakes and stylish take on the blood-drenched, lawless streets of London. By pulling inspiration from real-life individuals and stories, A Thousand Blows feels distinctly unique. Even if the atmosphere is dark and grungy, many of the characters are intriguing enough to root for. They are literally fighting for their lives. It’s part underdog story, part sports drama, and part crime thriller. They blend effortlessly for a wonderfully strong knockout. With a starkly different atmosphere, A Thousand Blows offers a different perspective from Young Sherlock.

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‘Peaky Blinders’ (2013–2022)

Cillian Murphy as Tommy Shelby riding a horse in Peaky Blinders.
Cillian Murphy as Tommy Shelby in Peaky Blinders.
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Sticking with Knight’s works, we move into his utter masterpiece, Peaky Blinders. Another historical drama, the gritty British period piece follows the Shelby crime family in post-World War I Birmingham, England. Led by the ruthless Tommy Shelby (Cillian Murphy), the gang rises from street-level bookmaker to international power brokers as they battle rival gangs and law enforcement while navigating trauma, betrayal, and the transformation of British society. Revered for its stylized, cinematic visuals, blending period imagery with a modern rock soundtrack, Peaky Blinders was a series like none before.

If you’re squeamish, perhaps Peaky Blinders isn’t for you. If the raw reality of this gangster family’s fight to maintain power is your speed, Knight’s series fulfills the brief. Peaky Blinders is built around characters, especially Murphy’s. Tommy is both protagonist and antagonist. He’s an antihero of sorts, anchoring the series with his rich depth, charisma, and ability to detach himself from emotion. A brilliant ensemble from top to bottom, Peaky Blinders‘ six-season run was near-perfection. As we patiently await the upcoming movie, there’s no better time than now to binge the entire series.

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‘Gangs of London’ (2020–Present)

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‘Gangs of London’ cast.
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Sticking with the cityscapes of the UK comes the series based on the Playstation game, Gangs of London. Created by Gareth Evans and Matt Flannery, the high-octane thriller centers on Sean Wallace (Joe Cole) as he attempts to take over his kingpin father Finn Wallace’s (Colm Meaney) empire after his assassination. Sean must navigate betrayal, revenge, and undercover cops as the violent power vacuum of intense rivalries and international criminal syndicates battle for control. An unrelenting action-packed drama, Gangs of London is excessive violence done right.

Like many game-to-screen series today, Gangs of London smartly adapts the basic elements from the video game and crafts an entirely new universe. Even if you were unfamiliar with the game, Gangs of London stands on its own. Its visceral combat sequences are brilliant. Highly choreographed and tightly shot, whether shootouts or hand-to-hand fights, Gangs of London rivals many big-screen gangster films. With a fresh approach to the genre, Gangs of London continues to blossom. With Season 4 on its way, there is more to this sensational story to tell.

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‘Grantchester’ (2014–Present)

James Norton as Reverend Sidney Chambers in 'Grantchester'
James Norton as Reverend Sidney Chambers in ‘Grantchester’
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Moving back to the period mystery series comes the long-running Grantchester. Set in a seemingly quiet Cambridgeshire village during post-World War II, Grantchester is adapted from the James Runcie books. The series follows a vicar—first Sidney Chambers (James Norton), then William Davenport (Tom Brittney), then Alphy Kottaram (Rishi Nair)—who develops a sideline in sleuthing with the help of gruff, down-to-earth Detective Inspector Geordie Keating (Robson Green). Through themes of faith, morality, and social change, the buddy-crime series is about the unlikely duo’s investigation into dark crimes while balancing personal connections, relationships, and family ties.

Through ten series and counting, Grantchester is a delightfully neat, gently-paced detective series that keeps viewers engaged episode after episode. With a crime-of-the-week formula, Grantchester allows each investigation to inform the overall character development through the whodunit. With a picturesque backdrop, Grantchester may look bright, but the dark, complex narratives are highlighted through the brutality of the crimes. A comforting detective series, Grantchester is the show you never knew you needed to watch.

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‘Elementary’ (2012–2019)

Jonny Lee Miller and Lucy Liu as Sherlock Holmes and Watson in Elementary.
Jonny Lee Miller and Lucy Liu as Sherlock Holmes and Watson in Elementary.
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If Sherlock was the modern British retelling of the classic character, Elementary was the American take. The series reimagines Sherlock Holmes (Jonny Lee Miller) as a recovering addict in modern NYC. He’s joined by Joan Watson (Lucy Liu), as they develop a platonic, non-romantic partnership. Blending typical procedural crime drama with a story of addiction, recovery, and human connection, Elementary excels at character development first and foremost. In turn, the seven-season CBS series subverted what we know to bring the essence of the characters into a new universe.

Unlike more stylized adaptations, this series offers a realistic approach to the detective game. As time went on, the nuanced Sherlock Holmes story still remained while the series developed its own identity. Elementary also boasted a brilliant ensemble, including Aiden Quinn as Captain Tommy Gregson and Jon Michael Hill as Captain Marcus Bell. Now, Watson wasn’t the only gender-bending character as Natalie Dormer took on Jamie Moriarty, the criminal mastermind who also posed as Irene Adler, Sherlock’s great love. A series that got better with age as it grew into itself, Elementary deserves a new lease on life through the current resurgence of Sherlock Holmes.

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‘Watson’ (2025–Present)

Morris Chestnut in Watson Season 2 Episode 4
Morris Chestnut in Watson Season 2 Episode 4
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Speaking of the resurgence, CBS wanted to play upon the modern retelling of the Doyle character again in the new series, Watson. Set one year following Sherlock’s (Robert Carlyle) death, Dr. John Watson (Morris Chestnut) runs a Pittsburgh clinic treating rare, complex diseases. Leading a team dedicated to treating these diseases, Watson is a modern riff on a classic concept, blending detective-style drama with a medical thriller. Watson gives a fresh premise to the beloved sidekick. Tackling the case-of-the-week formula, Watson elevates the tropes found on House to a more optimistic tone while drawing on the Doyle character through a strong performance by Chestnut.

The obvious appeal is giving Dr. Watson a place to shine on his own. Though if the dynamic is what initially appealed to you, it’s not going to be here. Instead, he’s in the lead. The ensemble surrounding him is solid, but it’s the main baddie that draws back to Sherlock, who is most appealing. Per usual, we have a James Moriarty present, this time taken on by Randall Park. He might be the most sinister version of the character in modern adaptations. When you portray him as an everyman willing to be nefarious, that’s a threat you least expect. Though the series has been met with mixed reception, it’s a wonderful watch for Sherlock Holmes fans.

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‘Doctor Who’ (1963–2025)

This might seem like a wild stretch of how Sherlock’s origin story has any relation to a two-hearted Time Lord, but their tones, especially the revival series, couldn’t be more similar. Plus, a central character and their pals solving mysteries? They’re a great companion for one another. The long-running natural treasure series follows an alien Time Lord known as “the Doctor,” who travels through time and space in the TARDIS. Accompanied by a human companion or few, the Doctor explores the universe, fighting villains like the Daleks to protect innocent lives and prevent catastrophic events. A story that emphasizes using wit and intelligence over violence to solve problems, the genre-blending Doctor Who explores time periods and planets for non-stop fun.

Young Sherlock‘s energy matches Doctor Who in its oft-bright and jovial demeanor. Further, if there’s any actor who could slip into the iconic role, it’s Tiffin. The eccentric, affable, charismatic approach to Sherlock feels very similar to how Matt Smith, Jodie Whittaker, and Ncuti Gatwa played their iteration of the Doctor. Both shows have a wonderfully grounded emotional core that makes a Doctor Who binge-watch a logical next step after Young Sherlock.

‘Lucifer’ (2016–2021)

Tom Ellis as Lucifer in a business suit, sitting and looking off-camera in 'Lucifer'.
Tom Ellis as Lucifer in a business suit, sitting and looking off-camera in ‘Lucifer’.
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A character from religion and literature, the late 2010s brought an urban fantasy series to life around Lucifer. Based upon the DC Comics character of the same name, Lucifer tells the story of Lucifer Morningstar (Tom Ellis), who, after abandoning Hell, runs a nightclub in Los Angeles. But his life changes when he becomes a consultant to the Los Angeles Police Department. He joins Detective Chloe Decker (Lauren German) to solve murders while exploring humanity, compassion, and his own identity. With angels, devils, and humans living in this shared universe, the procedural-driven crime show brings celestial and earthly conflicts to the forefront.

With a highly praised performance from Ellis, the series masterfully blends comedy and drama for an engaging premise. Beyond the detective side of the series comes a rich subplot that dives into psychology. As Lucifer’s relationships rise and fall, he goes to Dr. Linda Martin (Rachael Harris) to analyze them all. Originating on Fox before moving over to Netflix for its final seasons, Lucifer is a smart fantasy detective series that is familiar enough in format yet deviates through theme to stand on its own.

‘The Gentlemen’ (2024)

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Theo James in The Gentlemen sitting in a chair and holding a glass of whiskey.
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This final entry is here simply due to the man who made it: Guy Ritchie. After the success of the 2019 film of the same name, he brought The Gentlemen to life for a whipsmart eight-part series. Expanding upon the original story, The Gentlemen follows Eddie Horniman (Theo James), who inherits his father’s country estate, only to discover it hides a massive, illegal marijuana empire. Eddie tries to extricate his family from the criminal underworld but is drawn into it. Navigating his dealings with gangsters, including the sharp Susie Glass (Kaya Scodelario), while managing his chaotic brother, Freddy (Daniel Ings), The Gentlemen explores the tension between the British aristocracy and the criminal underworld in a stylish, entertaining manner.

The atmosphere within the series is quite precise. It’s over-the-top in all the right ways, and even when you think things couldn’t get more brazen, it does. There is a familiarity to the original film, but its extension gives it its own solid footing. James is a brilliant anchor, especially against bigger personalities like his brother. If you like violence, The Gentlemen is more than sufficient. It’s artistically graphic. At the end of the day, the series pays homage to Richie’s film for a truly fun journey.


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2024 – 2026-00-00

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Stuart Carolan, Guy Ritchie, Haleema Mirza, Matthew Read

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Tennis Legend Patrick McEnroe Claims He Can Beat Aryna Sabalenka

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Tennis legend Patrick McEnroe thinks he still has what it takes to beat a World No. 1 on the court.

On the Friday, April 4, episode of his Holding Court with Patrick McEnroe radio show, the former tennis pro took a call from a listener, who asked McEnroe if he could beat the current top women’s tennis player, Aryna Sabalenka.

McEnroe, 59, didn’t answer the question directly — instead using a metaphor of a basketball team of 15-year-old boys competing against a WNBA team — before eventually suggesting that he thinks he could take on Sabalenka.

“What would happen if … the best 15-year-old boys played against the top WNBA team?” McEnroe asked the caller.

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“They’d beat them, easily,” the caller responded. McEnroe agreed.

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“It doesn’t matter to me because it’s just a different game,” McEnroe continued. “The short answer is that I was a decent pro as a journeyman type player, ranked most of my career between 30 and 75, 100, whatever it was. But if you took the top junior player in the world, the top 17-year-old and put him up against Sabalenka, they beat her 6-1, 6-1.”

He added, “But again to me it’s irrelevant. I don’t say that to denigrate women … because I love women’s tennis. I’ll watch that if there’s a great matchup more than I’ll watch a men’s blowout match. It’s just a totally different game. And tennis for some reason, people don’t look at it the same way because they see Madison Keys or Sabalenka hit their forehand as hard as [Jannik] Sinner. Well, they’re not hitting it with the same spin and the movement’s different. But anyway, that’s neither here nor there.”

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Patrick McEnroe attends the Legends Ball benefitting the International Tennis Hall of Fame on September 6, 2025
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Sabalenka, 27, is the current World No. 1 in women’s tennis, coming off back-to-back US Open championships. She’s also a two-time Australian Open champion and a French Open finalist.

In December 2025, she competed against Nick Kyrgios in the modern version of the “Battle of the Sexes,” an ode to the legendary 1973 tennis match between Billie Jean King and Bobby Riggs.

Kyrgios won the match in straight sets, 6-3, 6-3, in a spectacle that led to much ridicule from fans and other pro tennis players because of its bending of the tennis rules.

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Despite the loss, Sabalenka said she “enjoyed” the match before alluding to a potential rematch against Kyrgios.

“Really enjoyed the show,” Sabalenka said at the time. “And I feel like next time I play him I’m going to know the tactics, his strengths and his weaknesses, and it’s going to be a better match, for sure.”

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Kyrgios shared some positive feedback on Sabalenka and the match as well, adding that he felt the match “could have gone either way.”

“She’s an amazing athlete, when she was moving side to side she was playing shots that some of the top men play,” he said on the court after the match. “I’m not surprised, I’ve seen her play and we have practiced a couple of times. She was right there, it could have gone either way.”

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Halle Berry Proved This Retro-Chic Clog Look Elevates Any Outfit

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Halle Berry stepped out in chic clogs paired with a casual outfit, and honestly? She made wooden-soled shoes look like the coolest thing on two feet. At 59-years-old, she continues to dress like she’s writing the rulebook on effortless style. The rest of Us are just taking notes.

Berry’s relaxed spring outfit was anchored by a pair of heeled clogs that gave the whole look a little edge and a lot of personality. It’s the kind of move that reminds you why she’s been a style icon for decades. She picks pieces that feel cool without trying too hard, and clogs (yes, clogs) are having exactly that kind of moment right now.

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Luckily, the Cushionaire Heeled Faux Wood Mules are about as close as you can get to Berry’s look without raiding her closet. They’ve got that same wooden-heel energy she was rocking, plus studded detailing that gives them a little bite. Think less “garden clog” and more “rich mom.” On sale for $45, they cost less than most dinner tabs in Los Angeles.

Get the Cushionaire Heeled Faux Wood Mules for $45 (was $65) at Amazon! Please note, prices are accurate at the date of publication but are subject to change.

What really sets these apart from your average mule is the memory foam footbed. You know how some heeled shoes look fantastic for about 90 minutes before your feet stage a full revolt? These are built to avoid that problem entirely. The memory foam is designed for all-day comfort, which means you can wear them from morning coffee through a late dinner without wincing. That’s a big deal when you’re talking about a heeled shoe.

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The faux wood platform gives them that chunky, retro silhouette that Berry nailed so well, and the black colorway keeps things versatile. Pair them with cropped jeans and a white tee for the weekend. Throw them on with a midi skirt for work. Style them with wide-leg trousers the way Berry would, and suddenly you look like someone who reads fashion magazines for fun (even if you don’t).

The studs elevate the clogs from “nice shoe” to “conversation starter.” There’s something about studded detailing on a clog that feels a little rebellious, a little rock and roll. It’s the same quality Berry brings to everything she wears. She takes something classic and adds just enough attitude to make it interesting.

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And can we appreciate what $45 buys you here? A heeled mule with memory foam, studded accents and a look that mirrors what one of Hollywood’s most stylish women just wore in public. You’d easily spend three or four times that at a department store for a similar shoe, and your feet probably wouldn’t be as happy at the end of the day.

You don’t need a closet full of designer labels to look put together. Sometimes the smartest style move is finding an affordable shoe that punches way above its price tag, slipping it on and walking out the door like you own the place. Halle would approve.

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There’s Only 1 Drama Show You Need to Watch in April

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This month, the season 3 premiere of Euphoria finally debuts on HBO and HBO Max after a too-long five-year hiatus.

If you still haven’t caught up on the provocative, highly memeable show, you’ve still got time to binge all sixteen of its provocative episodes.

For the uninformed, the HBO show follows the teenagers at East Highland High School in California, as they navigate sex, drugs, alcohol, friendship, cheating, betrayal and not much else.

The show stars Zendaya, Sydney Sweeney, Jacob Elordi and Hunter Schafer.

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The Plotlines Are Absurd, Obscene — and Addictive

The central narrative of Euphoria is driven by Rue (Zendaya), a teenage drug addict who’s been struggling with addiction since the death of her father from cancer. Season 1 kicks off with Rue’s recent release from rehab, and she makes it clear to the audience, as our omniscient narrator, that she has no plans of staying clean. While Rue dips her toes back into opiate abuse, she becomes head-over-heels infatuated with new student Jules (Schafer), a trans girl who frequents one-night stands with older men — including the father (Eric Dane) of East Highland’s football star, Nate Jacobs (Elordi).

Nate and Maddie Perez (Alexa Demie) are in an emotionally abusive relationship, while Maddie’s best friend, the highly sexual and emotional Cassie Howard (Sydney Sweeney), pursues a relationship with college freshman Chris McKay (Algee Smith). Their other friend, Kat Hernandez (Barbie Ferreira), decides to embrace body positivity and her sexuality by becoming a camgirl. Various plot threads in season 1 of Euphoria involve: micro-penises, sexual blackmail, domestic abuse, pedophilia, fentanyl abuse, public masturbation, kidney infections and murder, and that isn’t even the half of it. Criticisms against Euphoria have concerned such explicitly gratuitous narratives, but one thing will always be true: the people want to watch them.

‘Euphoria’ Launched the Careers of 2026’s Leading Stars

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Hunter Schafer and Zendaya in Euphoria special episode 1.
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Euphoria served as the jumping-off point for much of its core cast. While Zendaya was probably the biggest name of the high school characters at the time, she has since been matched by Elordi, Sweeney and Schafer. From his imposing, genuinely terrifying performance as Nate Jacobs, Elordi was cast in Deep Water opposite Ana De Armas and Ben Affleck, indie film The Sweet East and eventually as Elvis Presley in Sofia Coppola‘s Priscilla. While post-Priscilla Elordi made his mark in Saltburn, Oh, Canada and On Swift Horses, it was on the set of Priscilla that Elordi was recommended to Guillermo del Toro to take on his Academy Award-nominated performance as Frankenstein’s Monster.

Sweeney, too, has had quite a buzzy post-Euphoria career (and not always for the best reasons), starring in movies like The Housemaid, Immaculate, Madame Web and Anyone But You. Meanwhile, Schafer has become a major face for transgender representation in Hollywood, appearing in The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes, Cuckoo and Kinds of Kindness. It’s undeniable that whatever you think of the quality of Euphoria, it served as a crucial breeding ground for top young Hollywood talent doing some of their best work. And while well-known, Zendaya further proved her acting prowess beyond her Disney Channel years — for her performance as Rue, she clinched two Primetime Emmys and a Golden Globe.

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The Filmmaking Is Highly Stylized and Ambitious

Say what you will about Euphoria show runner, creator and writer Sam Levinson‘s screenwriting abilities, the man knows how to keep things unique with the camera and editing. The series employs numerous creative gimmicks: fourth wall-breaking sequences, animated sequences, dance numbers, dream sequences and more. Ultimately, the creatives behind the show go out of their way to make Euphoria hyper-stylized in just about every filmmaking aspect, from the directing and costume design to the sets and editing. The show is meant to evoke the emotional reality of the characters’ inner perspectives, which doesn’t necessarily reflect objective reality.

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While the first season was shot on an Arri Alexa 65 digital camera, the second season and the two specials were shot on 35mm Kodak film stock, giving the visual quality a nostalgic texture. To communicate the emotional states of the characters, lighting is very intentionally deployed, with blues and purples conjuring a frantic atmosphere, and greens and yellows evoking distress. Energetic camera movements create a kinetic fluidity to the show through frequent whip pans and tracking shots. And, of course, the costume design is one of the most memorable aspects of the filmmaking, with highly meticulous outfits catered to the personalities of each character — in particular, Maddie’s detailed and eccentric makeup designs are to die for.

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‘Marshals’ Digs Deeper Into Taylor Sheridan’s Past by Channelling ‘Sons of Anarchy’ in the Latest Episode

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Belle Skinner (Arielle Kebbel) undercover and being grabbed by a biker in the 'Marshals' episode "Out of the Shadows"

Editor’s Note: The following contains spoilers for Marshals Season 1, Episode 6.Riding off last week’s cliffhanger, Marshals continues to push Kayce Dutton (Luke Grimes) and his team into the fire as they search for the missing Native girls who have been stolen off Broken Rock. But if last week’s episode, “Lost Girl,” hoped to channel Wind River, this week’s adventure claws further back into Taylor Sheridan‘s filmography to his Sons of Anarchy days. Only, we would have you remember that “Out of the Shadows” is still a product of network television, and thus is nowhere near as gratuitous as the FX classic. If anything, it only teases us with the freedom of cable while reminding us firmly that Marshals airs not on the Paramount Network, but on CBS.

“Out of the Shadows” Continues Where Last Week Left Off

This week’s Marshals begins with a flashback to a year ago. It’s here that we see that first moment when Kayce and Tate (Brecken Merrill) learn that Monica has succumbed to her battle with cancer. Kayce is given her necklace by a nurse and does his best to comfort his son before “Out of the Shadows” pivots back to the present day. Now, Tate rides up to his father and berates him for not saving Hayley Charlo (Isabel DeRoy-Olson) last week — and he won’t be the only one. Sadly, Kayce has no news on her whereabouts, which irks Tate even more. Of course, he’s not the only one irritated with Kayce.

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Back at Marshals HQ, Andrea Cruz (Ash Santos) and Pete “Cal” Calvin (Logan Marshall-Green) discuss the latest updates on the case before Miles Kittle (Tatanka Means) wanders in. It turns out that he has been (understandably) putting off contacting Ava’s mother, Sera (Otgadahe Whitman-Fox), about the girl’s death, which they learned of from Hayley. But when Kayce walks in, all Miles can think about is giving him a hard time for letting the girl go. Thankfully, the Dutton heir is saved when Belle Skinner (Arielle Kebbel) enters with an update. It turns out that Kurt Bludsoe, the man trafficking the girls, had visited a mechanic named Eli Craig right before the Marshals took him out — a mechanic who may be in on the whole conspiracy.





















































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Yellowstone · Landman · Tulsa King · Mayor of Kingstown

Four worlds. All of them brutal, complicated, and built on power, loyalty, and the price of survival. Taylor Sheridan doesn’t write heroes — he writes people who do what they have to do and live with the cost. Ten questions will reveal which one of his worlds you were made for.

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Where does your power come from?
In Sheridan’s world, everyone has leverage. The question is what kind.




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Who do you put first, no matter what?
Loyalty in Sheridan’s universe is always absolute — and always costly.




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Someone crosses a line. How do you respond?
Every Sheridan protagonist has a line. What matters is what happens after it’s crossed.




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Where do you feel most in your element?
Sheridan’s worlds are as much about place as they are about people.




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How do you feel about operating in the grey?
Nobody in a Sheridan show has clean hands. The question is how they carry the dirt.




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What are you actually fighting to hold onto?
Every Sheridan character is fighting a war. The real question is what they’re defending.




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How do you lead?
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You are a Dutton — or you might as well be. You understand that some things are worth protecting at any cost, and that the modern world’s indifference to history, to land, to legacy, is not something you’re willing to accept quietly. You lead from the front, you carry your family’s weight without complaint, and when someone threatens what’s yours, you don’t escalate — you finish it. You’re not cruel. But you are absolute. In Yellowstone’s world, that combination of ferocity and loyalty doesn’t make you a villain. It makes you the only thing standing between everything that matters and everyone who wants to take it.

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You thrive in the chaos of high-stakes negotiation, where the money is enormous, the margins are thin, and the wrong word in the wrong room can cost everyone everything. You’re a fixer — the person called when a situation is already on fire and needs someone with the nerve to walk into it. West Texas oil country rewards exactly what you are: sharp, adaptable, unsentimental, and absolutely clear-eyed about what people want and what they’ll do to get it. You’re not naive enough to think this world is fair. You’re smart enough to be the one deciding who it’s fair to.

You are a Dwight Manfredi — someone who has served their time, paid their dues, and arrived somewhere unexpected with nothing but their reputation and their wits. You adapt without losing yourself. You build loyalty through respect rather than fear, though you’re not above reminding people that the two aren’t mutually exclusive. Tulsa King is for people who are still standing when everyone assumed they’d be finished — who find, in an unfamiliar place, that they’re more capable than the world gave them credit for. You don’t need a throne. You build one, wherever you happen to land.

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You carry the weight of a system that is broken by design, and you do it anyway — because someone has to, and because you’re the only one positioned to do it without the whole thing collapsing. Mike McLusky’s world is for people who are comfortable operating where there are no good options, only less catastrophic ones. You speak every language: law enforcement, criminal, political, human. That fluency makes you invaluable and it makes you a target. You’ve made your peace with both. Mayor of Kingstown belongs to people who understand that keeping the peace is not the same as being at peace — and who do the job regardless.

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But before Miles can get excited, he and Cal head to the Rez to give the overdue notification to Ava’s mother. Cal tells Miles that his first notification nearly broke him, but that it’s a part of the job they simply have to do. Yet, before they’re able to speak with Sera, they are ushered into chairman Thomas Rainwater’s (Gil Birmingham) office, who demands to learn of their progress on the case. When he discovers that Ava has been killed, he’s heartbroken. “Tragedy is one of the few things that Broken Rock has in abundance,” echoes Mo (Mo Brings Plenty). But when Miles tells Rainwater that Kayce let Hayley go after finding her, the chairman’s blood begins to boil. Soon after, Sara arrives, and Miles does his best to relay what they learned about Ava to her, only he breaks down before he can. Cal finishes the notification for him as Rainwater and Mo comfort the grieving mother.

Meanwhile, Belle and Cruz’s research into Craig has proven to be fruitful after all. It turns out that Craig was the last link to Bludsoe before the marshals caught up with him, making his garage the most likely place for the girls to have either been transferred to another vehicle or stashed for the time being. Using a security camera from across the street, they discover that someone in a white van wearing an Iron Sentinels Motor Club jacket drove off soon after — seemingly with the girls inside. “They’re ultra-violent and highly organized,” Belle tells Cal about the biker gang. “If they can profit from it, they’ll do it.” We also learn a harrowing statistic about missing Native American women, as Kayce learns from an analyst that 43 girls have been reported missing from Montana-based reservations over the last two years.

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Kayce and the Marshals Head to a Biker Gang Rally

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The best way to find out more about the biker gang is surveillance, so Cruz, Miles, and Kayce head to the Iron Sentinels’ local bar. As they wait, Cruz uncharacteristically opens up a little about her personal life, revealing that until she acknowledged her grief, she wasn’t able to shake the pain of losing her father. As she says this, Kayce fumbles about with Monica’s necklace, seemingly absorbing some of her experiential wisdom. Interrupting their therapy session, Miles notes that the best way to watch the biker gang is to draw them out so that they can actually scour the premises for any useful intel. When Cruz asks how, Kayce reveals his inner Dutton by “going after what they love.” Pouring gasoline on their nicely lined-up bikes, Kayce lights them all on fire. The men find their way outside as Cruz and Miles storm the bar in search of the girls. However, they’re nowhere to be found.

Cruz clones a cell phone she finds on the table, which suggests that the girls may be at an Iron Sentinels rally in the Milk River Valley area, which will bring in chapters throughout the country. According to the texts, a club “nomad” called “Brimstone,” real name Keith Stelton (Adam Dunnells), is set to bring the “entertainment.” While it seems like a no-brainer, with Cruz and Belle on board to reactivate one of the latter’s old cover identities to make contact with an old, well, contact, Cal would prefer a state of federal assistance. Of course, they don’t get any, and so, instead, they convince him to use some of their captured meth from a previous case as a lure to bring in her old contact Squirrel. Instead of gearing up for the mission, Kayce arrives home at East Camp to find Rainwater and Mo waiting for him. Rainwater pushes Kayce about letting Hayley go, but he’s already beating himself enough. After their brief (and toothless) tussle, Kayce rides out to Monica’s grave site to find Tate sleeping beside it. “I came out here hoping mom would cheer me up, she usually does,” he says, and though Kayce tries to fill in, Hayley’s predicament has soured his mood. Tate believes that they’ve both disappointed Monica.

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When Kayce returns to HQ, Cal gives Belle the green light when she confirms that her contact, Squirrel (Derrick Aguis), will be at the rally — and it isn’t long before the marshals make it there. Stashed in a mobile HQ in a small trailer, the team prepares for the operation. Belle transforms herself with an intense makeover as “Brandy,” and uses her new appearance (and personality) to waltz back into Squirrel’s good-graces. When she offers him the meth as a deal, he decides to introduce her to Brimstone, who is interested in moving the product with another shipment set to go out that afternoon to Calgary. But, as the team quickly put together, the moment that his shipment crosses the Canadian border, the girls are as good as gone.

Unfortunately for Belle, Brimstone leaves her alone with another biker (Tim Sitarz) — and things get dicey pretty fast. He recalls having seen her several weeks back at a poker table, with blonde hair and calling herself “Turek.” Kayce knows that her cover is blown, and he goes out to intercept the biker, who now believes Belle to be an infiltrator. Things get especially heated when Squirrel arrives, and Kayce shows up at the eleventh hour — killing the man who tried to harm his teammate.

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This Week’s ‘Marshals’ Ends With Kayce Finally Accepting His Grief

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When Squirrel reveals that Brimstone is moving product in a truck out back, Belle and Kayce close in on the Iron Sentinel nomad. At the same time, Cal, Miles, and Cruz boldly gear up and head into the middle of the action. Somehow, they manage to make their way through all these uber-violent bikers without so much as a slash or a cut, and, frankly, the whole thing is a bit hard to believe. But as a firefight erupts, Kayce and the team take out Brimstone before they get into the back of his van and begin opening the containers in the back. While they’re disheartened at first to find only drugs, the rest of the containers are full of the abducted girls, including Hayley. It’s a happy ending after all.

In the aftermath, Miles passes on Rainwater’s thanks to the team as Belle does her best to shed her biker persona. Earlier in the episode, Cal asked her how her husband would feel about her going undercover again, something she told him was nowhere near his business. But after Belle offers to be his wingman in trying to reconnect with his daughter, Madison (Morgan Lindholm), at the bar, it appears that she may have some sort of interest in him beyond friendship. At first, we thought that Marshals was setting Kayce and Belle up to be the show’s power couple, but now we’re not so sure.

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But that’s not where things conclude this week. After a heart-to-heart between father and son where Kayce informs Tate of their success, “Out of the Shadows” concludes with the Duttons returning to the Rez for Monica’s remembrance ceremony. Upon reuniting with Monica’s grandfather, Felix Long (Rudy Ramos), Kayce and Tate stand to honor their lost loved one — and the rest of Kayce’s new team stands beside him in support. During the ceremony itself, Kayce finally offers his son Monica’s necklace after all this time. “Been clinging to it since mom left, maybe it’s time I start letting go,” he says.

Marshals airs Sundays on CBS and is available for streaming the next day on Paramount+.


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Spencer Hudnut, Tom Mularz, Dana Greenblatt

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  • It’s always great when Kayce leans out-of-bounds, especially when explosions are involved.
  • Rudy Ramos was a welcome surprise.
  • In what world would that biker gang have not ganged up on the marshals in the middle of their rally?
  • I get that Kayce made a potentially bad call, but questioning his loyalties to finding the missing girls is a major stretch.

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HBO Max Can’t Contain Dwayne Johnson’s $962 Million Fantasy Action Juggernaut

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On July 10, 2026, the long-awaited live-action Moana remake will set sail across the world and into theaters. Recently, the release of the official trailer gave fans their first glimpse at Dwayne Johnson‘s physical embodiment of Maui, following his voice work in the animated version. As well as this, the trailer also introduced fans fully to Catherine Laga’aia as the titular daughter of Motunui’s chief, with the stunning visual landscape crafted evident from just a short trailer. At a time when reboots, remakes, and live-action adaptations are so popular, Moana looks like one of the best.

Excitingly, this isn’t the only big-franchise entry Johnson is delivering in 2026, as it was recently confirmed that Jumanji 3, a sequel to Jumanji: The Next Level, had officially wrapped filming. It was then confirmed late last month that the threequel had been pushed back, moving from a December 11 theatrical release to December 25. Johnson will once again be joined by the trio of Kevin Hart, Karen Gillan, and Jack Black, with Danny DeVito, Nick Jonas, Marin Hinkle, Bebe Neuwirth, Lamorne Morris, and Rhys Darby also set to return to the cast. Both Dan Hildebrand and Jack Jewkes will join as new faces.

Ahead of this exciting threequel, the most successful film from the franchise has landed a spot on the global streaming charts. Released in 2017, Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle was a huge hit in theaters, scoring a $962 million global haul against a reported budget of just $90 million. Fans had waited over two decades for the film, which served as a sequel to the 1995 favorite starring Robin Williams and Kirsten Dunst. At the time of writing, Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle is one of the ten most-streamed movies on HBO Max worldwide.

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How Did Critics Respond to ‘Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle’?

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Not just a smash hit at the box office, Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle also received a positive response from critics. On review aggregator Rotten Tomatoes, the movie earned a “certified fresh” rating of 77%, with the consensus on the site reading, “Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle uses a charming cast and a humorous twist to offer an undemanding yet solidly entertaining update on its source material.” Audiences agreed, awarding an 87% score that is 24% higher than the 1995 original.

Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle is a global streaming hit. Stay tuned to Collider for more streaming stories.


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December 5, 2017

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Victoria Woods Throws Shade At Photo Of Her Dad & GloRilla

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Victoria Woods Spills Tea On Her Dad's Living Situation After He Pops Out With GloRilla & Brandon Ingram

Roomies, if y’all thought GloRilla’s sister Victoria Woods was done throwing shade — think AGAIN. Victoria wasted no time spilling tea about her dad’s alleged living situation after photos showed him chilling courtside with Glo at Brandon Ingram’s recent basketball game.

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Victoria Woods Throws Shade At Her Dad’s Courtside Pop-Out

GloRilla turned her pop out at the Toronto Raptors vs. Memphis Grizzlies game on Friday, April 3 into a whole family affair. The raptress brought her dad courtside to watch her man Brandon Ingram hoop with the Raptors. As soon as the photos hit the net, Victoria Woods jumped in on Facebook with a lil’ message. She made it clear everything isn’t what it seems, writing, “Bruh lights was just turned off a couple days ago but ok,” alongside a green check emoji. As of right now their father’s living situation is unclear and neither Glo or Edwin Sr. have reacted to Victoria’s claims.

Fans Quickly Reacted To Victoria’s Claims

After The Shade Room posted Victoria’s reaction to the photo of Glo and their dad, fans flooded the comment section. Some asked her why she didn’t step up to assist, while others questioned why there’s so much pressure on Glo to cough up cash.

Instagram user @nathanielonline wrote, She gotta chill 😂😂” 

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Instagram user @flyy3k wrote,You have money now, you pay it!!” 

While Instagram user @sacha_babez wrote, Here she go again!!” 

Then Instagram user @jakb12 wrote, Well they on at Glo house 🤷🏽‍♀️ Pops look happy to me 😂” 

Another Instagram user @hmcx_x4 wrote,Ain’t there like 10 siblings?? Why they only rely on one? 😐😐😐” 

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Instagram user @justsunny305 wrote, “Well ain’t no sense of being in a house with no lights ! Might as well go to the game 😂”

Then another Instagram user @615kee wrote, The messiest people on earth is most definitely your own family member omg😂” 

Finally, Instagram user @i.am.jayy__ wrote, That’s why he love tomorrow, he ain’t worried about no lights , clearly !! 😂🤣” 

Prior To The Shade Glo Was Busy Clockin’ Pregnancy Rumors

Despite her sister throwing shade, GloRilla was busy enjoying some family time and shutting down pregnancy rumors. Yes Roomies, you read that right! A fan shared a Snapchat clip of Glo chilling courtside with her pops and a friend, once she peeped that she was being recorded by stadium cameras she started rubbing on her belly and mouthing “Who?” before cracking up. Fans have been speculating for a minute that Glo had a mini-me on the way due to recent videos she shared on social media. But she’s making it real clear that there’s no bump or baby on board!

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Why Taylor Swift Allegedly Feels ‘Relief’ After Blake Lively’s Loss

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Taylor Swift allegedly feels “relieved” after Blake Lively‘s lawsuit against Justin Baldoni suffered a major setback this week.

The chart-topping pop star is preparing for her wedding to NFL star Travis Kelce and seemingly doesn’t want the case to drag on until her big day.

Taylor Swift and Blake Lively’s relationship has been strained since the singer got dragged into the actress’s legal battle against Justin Baldoni, with several of their text messages being exposed.

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Sources close to Swift are claiming that the “Blank Space” singer is breathing a tentative sigh of relief after Lively suffered a major setback in her long-running legal battle with Justin Baldoni.

The pair used to be best pals but seemingly fell out after Swift was named in Lively’s ongoing legal battle with her “It Ends With Us” costar, with their private conversation also revealing that the singer allegedly referred to Baldoni as a “b-tch.”

Now that a federal judge has dismissed 10 of Lively’s 13 claims against Baldoni, sources told Rob Shuter’s #ShutterScoop that Swift sees it as a welcome development and secretly hopes it’s the beginning of the end.

“It’s a huge relief,” an insider told the journalist. “This case just got dramatically weaker.”

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Reports are rife suggesting Lively doesn’t plan to back down despite the loss and wants her day in court.

After the judge dismissed most of her claims, she’s left with just three allegations to prove, namely, breach of contract, retaliation, and aiding and abetting in retaliation, which will all proceed to a civil trial in New York on 18 May.

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However, reports suggest Swift wonders why she’s not looking to settle and thinks the case shouldn’t have been dragged on for this long.

“No one understands why Blake isn’t trying to settle,” the source said. “From the outside, it looks like she’s already lost.”

The insider went further to explain that the Grammy winner doesn’t want to have anything to do with the case as her summer wedding to Kansas City Chiefs star, Travis Kelce, draws near.

“She wants this wrapped up before her summer wedding,” they shared. “The timing couldn’t be worse.”

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Taylor Swift’s Messages With Blake Lively Were Unsealed

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Back in January, Swift’s private texts with Lively were unsealed, seemingly confirming Baldoni’s claims that the actress tried to use her celebrity power and contacts to pressure him into accepting the changes she made to the “It Ends With Us” script.

In one text exchange, Lively asked the “Bad Blood” singer to endorse a script she came up with for the film “even without having read it,” Baldoni’s legal team claimed, per People Magazine. Swift then allegedly replied, “I’ll do anything for you !!”

However, Lively’s team said the text lacked context and pointed to her deposition in which the actress said she “sent Taylor the script on her way to my apartment because Justin was still there, and I asked her to read them. I told her she didn’t have to, I didn’t want her to feel pressured to do that, but I hoped that she would.”

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In another text exchange that was exposed, Lively referred to Baldoni as a “clown” and a “doofus,” while Swift allegedly called him a “b-tch.”

The insider who spoke to Shuter explained that things have now changed between the former close pals, as the fallout has been real.

“Taylor has nothing to do with this. She was supporting a friend — that’s it,” the insider said. “This has affected people around Blake, and some feel she didn’t fully consider that.”

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“There’s a sense this didn’t need to go this far,” they added. “That ego took over.”

Taylor Swift Likely Won’t Invite Blake Lively To Her Wedding

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Meanwhile, Swift is reportedly lurking and observing how things go from here as she doesn’t want to be involved in the case again, at least not until things are completely over.

A source told Shuter that she’s “watching everything” closely because “the last thing she wants is her name or her texts dragged into this again.”

Insiders have previously called attention to the sour state of their relationship after it was revealed that the “Another Simple Favor” actress and her husband, Ryan Reynolds, won’t be invited to Swift’s summer wedding to Kelce.

“They are not invited. Period,” a source claimed. “Taylor wants a drama-free day, and she no longer trusts Blake or Ryan.”

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Another insider shared at the time that Swift concluded a long time ago on not inviting the couple, adding that she felt “exposed and violated.”

“There’s been an emotional gap for a long time,” the source added. “Rebuilding trust doesn’t feel possible right now.”

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Ashley Iaconetti Has ‘No Shame’ Putting Her Kids on Leashes

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Ashley Iaconetti has a tried-and-true method to conquering solo mom outings with two kids — no matter what the critics say.

Jared [Haibon] went to visit a friend in the hospital in Boston today,” Iaconetti, 38, wrote via her Instagram Stories on Saturday, April 4, referring to her husband. “I thought, ‘Let me take the kids to the Boston aquarium while he’s there.’ I do not recommend doing this 😂.”

Iaconetti and Haibon, 37, have been married since 2019 and share sons Dawson, 4, and Hayden, 20 months. During Saturday’s aquarium visit, Iaconetti put Hayden on a so-called leash, connected to her wrist. She also put an AirTag on Dawson in case she needed to track his whereabouts via her smartphone if he ran out of eyesight.

“I have no shame in my leash game,” she wrote, adding a “Safety Over Shame” hashtag.

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Iaconetti also took her boys to Chuck E. Cheese during Haibon’s hospital visit.

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“Pro tip of parents: Chuck E. Cheese. It is still the best,” she added in a follow-up Saturday post. “Pizza, wings, games, little rides, trampolines and play zone all in one. Unlike a lot of play zones, everything is monitored and it’s small enough to keep your eyes on your kids without having to crawl in tubes yourself.”

She continued, “The silver membership we have is $12 a month and, basically, gives you unlimited games every time you go, and you can go as much as you want.”

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While Iaconetti is embracing mom life, she’s also stepping back into the limelight. The Bachelor Nation alum is among the stars on Bravo’s new series The Real Housewives of Rhode Island. (Iaconetti moved to Rhode Island, Haibon’s home state, after they said “I do.”)

“Ashley probably isn’t the first person you think of when thinking of a ‘Housewife.’ However, when I think about it, I actually think she is,” Haibon wrote via Instagram on Thursday, April 2, celebrating his wife’s new series. “Ashley is hardworking, beautiful, intelligent, thoughtful, a supportive wife and the most loving mother any child can ask for. I see her put her family first every single day.”

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He added at the time, “She might not be confrontational, she might not flip tables but she is strong, diligent and wears her heart on her sleeve. Ashley I is a badass, and when I think of this franchise, I think of badass women. Because of this, I think Ashley will fit right in.”

RHORI premiered on Thursday, chronicling Iaconetti’s integration into the Ocean State’s social scene alongside fellow cast members Alicia Carmody, Rosie DiMare, Liz McGraw, Rulla Nehme Pontarelli, Kelsey Swanson and Jo-Ellen Tiberi.

The Real Housewives of Rhode Island airs Sundays at 9 p.m. ET on Bravo and streams the next day on Peacock.

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7 Upcoming Horror Shows You Cannot Miss

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Horror TV is definitely having a moment. Sadly, though, between endless reboots and spin-offs, it’s getting harder to tell which projects are actually worth paying attention to and which ones are just riding the wave. Unfortunately, even some of the more original concepts fail to stick the landing because they still rely on the same old tropes that viewers have honestly grown tired of at this point.

Thankfully, though, this year’s horror lineup is surprisingly stacked with a good mix of reimaginings and unique stories that feel genuinely exciting. To cut through the noise, though, here is a list of upcoming horror shows that just cannot be missed.

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‘Carrie’

October 2026

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Stephen King’s 1974 novel Carrie has seen several adaptations over the years. However, Mike Flanagan’s upcoming take on it definitely justifies revisiting the story once again. Flanagan is the undisputed king of TV horror with shows like The Haunting of Hill House and Midnight Mass under his belt. That makes him the perfect director to reimagine Carrie with a character-driven, in-depth approach that focuses on the emotion beneath the horror. The series will follow Summer H. Howell as Carrie White, a socially isolated teenager raised by her extremely religious and abusive mother, Margaret (Samantha Sloyan). However, her life takes a turn when she develops terrifying telekinetic powers right when she is in the middle of an awful bullying scandal.

Flagan’s version of Carrie is expected to portray Carrie’s journey as a coming-of-age tragedy that’s only heightened by the supernatural horror elements of the story. The horror here won’t just come from what Carrie can do, but also what has been done to her. The series is currently slated to premiere in October 2026, right in time for spooky season. At a time when audiences are frankly getting a little tired of reboots, Carrie has a real chance of changing the game by giving the story a new sense of depth and nuance.

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Untitled ‘The Conjuring’ Series

2026

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The Conjuring universe has already proven itself as one of the most successful horror franchises of all time, so it was only a matter of time before it moved to TV. An untitled The Conjuring series is now in development at HBO Max and is set to expand the world established in the films. The show is a continuation of the story rather than a reboot or retelling, which immediately gives the audience a reason to tune in. Details about the plot are still under wraps, but Nancy Won is on board as showrunner while Peter Cameron and Cameron Squires serve as writers.

This shift in format could be exactly what the horror franchise needs at the moment. The nine films have largely thrived on contained cases and traditional horror storytelling featuring plot twists and jump scares. However, a series allows for a deeper dive into the Warrens’ legacy or perhaps what happens to it after they choose to retire in The Conjuring: Last Rites (2025). The series is expected to be released in 2026, but an exact date has not been announced yet.

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‘Widow’s Bay’

April 29, 2026

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Apple TV has been delivering some of the most unique shows on streaming in recent years, and Widow’s Bay will be no exception. The horror-comedy series, created by Katie Dippold and directed by Hiro Murai, is set in a remote New England town that might be cursed. The story follows Mayor Tom Loftis (Matthew Rhys), a skeptic determined to revive the struggling town, even as the locals insist something is deeply wrong. This tension between disbelief and a sense of creeping dread makes the show’s premise so interesting.

Widow’s Peak will lean into familiar small-town horror territory and is already being compared to Twin Peaks-style storytelling, where the tone is constantly shifting. The upcoming series premieres on April 29, 2026, and will feature 10 episodes where the central mystery will slowly unravel. It might not be the most mainstream horror title on the slate, but it’s definitely one to watch out for.











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Five universes. Five completely different ways the future went wrong — or sideways, or up in flames. Only one of them is the world your instincts were built for. Eight questions will figure out which dystopia, galaxy, or desert wasteland you’d actually make it out of alive.

💊The Matrix

🔥Mad Max

🌧️Blade Runner

🏜️Dune

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🚀Star Wars

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01

You sense something is deeply wrong with the world around you. What do you do?
The first instinct is often the truest one.





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02

In a world of scarcity, what resource do you guard most fiercely?
What we protect reveals what we believe survival actually requires.





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03

What kind of threat keeps you up at night?
Fear is useful data — if you’re honest about what you’re actually afraid of.





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04

How do you deal with authority you don’t trust?
Every dystopia has a power structure. Your approach to it determines everything.





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05

Which environment could you actually endure long-term?
Survival isn’t just tactical — it’s physical, psychological, and very much about where you are.





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06

Who do you want in your corner when things fall apart?
The company you keep is the clearest signal of who you actually are.





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07

Where do you draw the line — if you draw one at all?
Every survivor eventually faces a moment that tests what they’re actually made of.





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08

What would actually make survival worth it?
Staying alive is one thing. Having a reason to is another.





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Your Fate Has Been Calculated
You’d Survive In…

Your answers point to the world your instincts were built for. This is the universe your temperament, your survival instincts, and your particular brand of stubbornness were made for.

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The Resistance, Zion

The Matrix

You took the red pill a long time ago — probably before anyone offered it to you. You’re a systems thinker who can’t help but notice the seams in things.

  • You’re drawn to understanding how the system works before figuring out how to break it.
  • You’d find the Resistance, or it would find you — your instinct for spotting constructed realities is the machines’ worst nightmare.
  • You function best when you have access to information and the freedom to act on it.
  • The Matrix built an airtight prison. You’d be the one probing the walls for the door.

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The Wasteland

Mad Max

The wasteland doesn’t reward the clever or the well-connected — it rewards those who are hard to kill and harder to break. That’s you.

  • You don’t need comfort, community, or a cause larger than the next horizon.
  • You need a vehicle, a clear threat, and enough fuel to outrun it — and you’re good at all three.
  • You are unsentimental enough to survive that world, and decent enough — just barely — to be something more than another raider.
  • In the wasteland, that distinction is everything.

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Los Angeles, 2049

Blade Runner

You’d survive here because you know how to exist in moral grey areas without losing yourself completely.

  • You read people accurately, keep your circle small, and ask the questions others prefer not to answer.
  • In a city where humanity is a legal designation rather than a feeling, you hold onto something that keeps you functional.
  • You’re not a hero. But you’re not lost, either.
  • In Blade Runner’s world, that distinction is everything.

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Arrakis

Dune

Arrakis is the most hostile environment in the known universe — and you are precisely the kind of person it rewards.

  • Patience, discipline, and political awareness are your core strengths — and on Arrakis, they’re survival tools.
  • You understand that the long game matters more than any single victory.
  • Others come to Dune and are consumed by it. You’d learn its logic and earn its respect.
  • In time, you wouldn’t just survive Arrakis — you’d begin to reshape it.

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A Galaxy Far, Far Away

Star Wars

The galaxy far, far away is vast, loud, and in a constant state of violent political upheaval — and you wouldn’t have it any other way.

  • You find meaning in being part of something larger than yourself — a cause, a crew, a rebellion.
  • You’d gravitate toward the Rebellion, or the fringes, or whatever pocket of the galaxy still believes the Empire’s grip can be broken.
  • You fight — not because you have to, but because standing aside isn’t something you’re capable of.
  • In Star Wars, that willingness is what makes all the difference.
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‘Crystal Lake’

2026

Pamela Voorhees (Betsy Palmer) in 'Friday the 13th'
Pamela Voorhees (Betsy Palmer) in ‘Friday the 13th’
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Crystal Lake is another upcoming series that will revive a beloved horror franchise. The horror show will serve as a prequel to the original 1980 Friday the 13th and shift the focus away from the violence and gore to the actual origin of Pamela Vorhees herself. Linda Cardellini headlines Crystal Lake as Pamela, a grieving mother who descends into absolute madness after her son, Jason, drowned at Camp Crystal Lake after being bullied by the other campers. Longtime fans of the franchise already know that Pamela blames the tragedy on the camp counselors who were supposed to be watching him. However, the series will explore the events leading up to young Jason (Callum Vinson)’s death while grounding the story in the very specific time and mindset of the ‘70s.

There’s no denying that the premise of this is rooted in familiar territory, but it will take a far more ambitious creative direction. Crystal Lake has been pitched as a paranoid thriller that will unpack Pamela’s grief and paranoia on a whole new level. The show will feature its fair share of slasher moments, but the context behind them is what will give them their true weight. Crystal Lake has been through quite a few issues behind-the-scenes with the original showrunner, Bryan Fuller, exiting due to creative differences. However, the series is now helmed by Brad Caleb Kane, whose approach leans heavily into character and atmosphere. An official premiere date hasn’t been confirmed yet, but the prequel series is expected to arrive sometime in 2026.

3

‘Hostel’

Late 2026

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Jay Hernandez in Hostel (2005)
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The Hostel franchise has been met with mixed reception due to its “torture horror” roots. The original movie, released in 2005, follows a group of backpackers who are lured into a nightmarish underground network where wealthy elites pay to torture unsuspecting tourists. The film’s graphic violence is definitely still controversial, but it was a pop-culture-defining moment for early 2000s horror. The upcoming Peacock series marks a revival of Eli Roth’s franchise and is expected to take a present-day approach to the original concept instead of simply rehashing the films. Paul Giamatti is set to star in a leading role. However, details about the characters and the plot remain under wraps.

The upcoming Hostel series has the potential to expand the lore of the Elite Hunting Club beyond just a single location and focus on the people who run it. The series can still lean into the graphic violence of its predecessors, but it might benefit from taking a more psychological approach with its story. Hostel definitely has the potential to reinvent itself for a new audience if it manages to balance its signature shock value with something more substantial. The show does not have a confirmed release date yet, but it is expected to premiere in late 2026, possibly around Halloween.

2

Untitled Netflix Newfoundland Series

Late 2026

Jessica standing and leaning on the couch behind David in Black Mirror's Beyond the Sea
Jessica standing and leaning on the couch behind David in Black Mirror’s Beyond the Sea
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This entry on the list might not have a title, but its premise has all the makings of a horror hit. Netflix’s untitled series based on Newfoundland will be set in a remote coastal town where a mysterious sea creature begins terrorizing the community. The story will follow a tough fisherman, played by Josh Hartnett, who has to fight for his and his family’s survival. The cast also includes Mackenzie Davis and Stranger Things star Charlie Heaton.

This won’t be a typical creature feature, though, because the show is meant to be a character-driven drama about resilience and community. The Newfoundland setting is also of key importance here, since the culture and dialect will also have a huge impact on the story. The series will have a limited, six-episode run and has the potential to balance spectacle with a story that feels intimate. An official release date has not been announced yet, but given that production is already underway, a late 2026 debut might be in the books.

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‘The Texas Chainsaw Massacre’ Series

TBA

Leatherface running behind a truck with his chainsaw in Texas Chainsaw Massacre.
Leatherface running behind a truck with his chainsaw in Texas Chainsaw Massacre.
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The Texas Chainsaw Massacre (1974) has left a mark on the horror genre like no other. Instead of relying on supernatural scares, the film’s sense of fear is grounded in something disturbingly real, and that makes all the difference. A24 is leaning into that same identity with a new TV series that’s currently in development. The upcoming show promises to dig deeper into Leatherface and his cannibalistic family’s origins. The Texas Chainsaw Massacre TV adaptation is not a remake, but instead, is being positioned as a long-form exploration of the franchise’s mythology.

JT Mollner has joined the project as writer and director, while Roy Lee and Glen Powell serve as producers alongside Kim Henkel, who co-created the original film. What makes the series so exciting is how The Texas Chainsaw Massacre has always hinted at a larger, more disturbing world beyond the immediate violence the audience sees. The series will have room to unpack all of that, explore the dynamics of the family and the environment that shaped them. The A24 series doesn’t have an official release window yet.

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Taylor Frankie Paul Posts Singing Shower Video With Daughter

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Taylor Frankie Paul is seemingly committed to “just keep swimming” alongside her daughter Indy amid her most recent domestic violence allegations and custody dispute.

“Just keep swimming… with some singing,” Paul, 31, wrote via Instagram on Saturday, April 4, alongside a video showing the reality TV star singing in the shower — fully clothed — as her daughter, 8, danced in front of the bathroom mirror.

“My mini with sass,” Paul wrote over the video, which was seemingly taken by her daughter via an iPhone. (Paul also shares Ocean, 5, with her ex-husband Tate Paul, and Ever, 2, with her ex boyfriend Dakota Mortensen.)

While The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives star received a fair amount of criticism in the comments section for how she was dancing in front of her daughter, plenty of fans offered her praise and support amid her ongoing legal troubles with Mortensen.

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Taylor Frankie Paul was seemingly able to laugh off her past arrest. “Tip: don’t throw things, you might see police lights,” Paul, 31, wrote over an August 2025 TikTok video of herself lip-synching to Rihanna’s “Breakin’ Dishes” about an unfaithful partner. “I’m breakin’ dishes up in here, all night,” the lyrics read. “I ain’t gon’ […]

“This is everything. Keep singing, Taylor!” one fan wrote.

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“Remember no matter how hard life gets remember you got whatever life throws at you!” another commented. “Be stronger work on yourself and come back on top!!”

“So happy to see you slowly coming back,” another added.

According to a report from the Draper City Police Department in Utah obtained by Us Weekly, authorities opened a domestic assault investigation into the former couple on February 23. Mortensen accused Taylor of “scratching” him and physically assaulting him during the alleged dispute.

Mortensen later claimed in the report that there were “two incidents of physical assault involving ‘grabbing, scratching, shoving, and striking’ at the hands of Taylor. Per the same report, authorities have opened a second investigation, which includes an additional accusation of domestic violence in the presence of a child. Draper PD told People no charges have been filed.

Taylor has denied the allegations, and alleged that Mortensen has been abusive towards her. He has also denied the allegations against him. According to documents obtained by Us on March 20, Mortensen was awarded temporary custody of Ever and a temporary protective order against Taylor amid the domestic violence allegations.

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Days later, video of a 2023 domestic dispute between Taylor and Mortensen surfaced, in which Taylor could be seen physically assaulting and throwing chairs at Mortensen in the presence of her daughter. She was subsequently arrested and charged with aggravated assault, two counts of domestic violence in the presence of a child, child abuse with injury and criminal mischief.

Taylor pleaded guilty to aggravated assault in exchange for the other charges to be dismissed.

Hours after the video surfaced, ABC announced that Taylor’s The Bachelorette season was canceled ahead of its scheduled March 22 premiere.

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“In light of the newly released video just surfaced today, we have made the decision to not move forward with the new season of The Bachelorette at this time, and our focus is on supporting the family,” a Disney Entertainment spokesperson told Us in a statement at the time.

“Taylor is very grateful for ABC’s support as she prioritizes her family’s safety and security,” a rep for Taylor said in a statement to Us, reacting to the decision. “After years of silently suffering extensive mental and physical abuse as well as threats of retaliation, Taylor is finally gaining the strength to face her accuser and taking steps to ensure that she and her children are protected from any further harm.”

If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic violence, please call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233 for confidential support.
https://www.thehotline.org/

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