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16 Years Later, ‘Mad Men’s Best Quote Completely Defines the Series
Season 4 of Mad Men saw a makeover for the critically acclaimed AMC period drama. With a new office, new partners, and new employees, Don Draper’s (Jon Hamm) advertising kingdom underwent the same turbulence as the ongoing political and social movements of the 1960s. Inside the new quarters of Sterling Cooper Draper Pryce, the independent offshoot of Sterling Cooper, the rising star was undoubtedly Peggy Olson (Elisabeth Moss), who fully transformed from a timid secretary to a creative visionary in the copy division. Peggy also became Don’s ultimate foil, and the pair’s dynamic relationship, the heart of Mad Men in its later seasons, culminated in Season 4, Episode 7, “The Suitcase,” widely regarded as the show’s high point.
‘Mad Men’s Most Iconic Line Is Delivered in Its Best Episode
Showrunner Matthew Weiner turned business negotiations and advertising jargon into a work of theater, and the novelistic characterization and narrative depth perfectly complemented the rich dialogue. The writing could be witty, biting, flowery, and dark in any scene. As a chamber drama across six seasons of exceptional television, Mad Men thrived on intelligent and nuanced characters using words to wage war on morals, values, and ethics. This creative approach peaked in “The Suitcase,” the series’ cherished entry in the canon of bottle episodes, a subgenre of TV episodes set primarily in one confined location with minimal primary characters.
In “The Suitcase,” Mad Men‘s exact halfway mark, which aired on September 5, 2010, while most of the office is off to see the second match between famous boxing rivals Muhammad Ali and Sonny Liston, Don and Peggy stay behind to finish an ad campaign for suitcase manufacturer Samsonite. Throughout the night, as Peggy abandons her dinner plans with her boyfriend and family, the creative director and copywriter undergo a grueling workshopping and drafting session. These overworked ad executives find themselves fighting, revealing touchy secrets about their pasts, and ultimately connecting on a more personal and deep level than we’d previously seen.
‘Mad Men’s Signature Line Has a Lot To Say About the Series Itself
During their most heated exchange, Peggy reprimands Don for failing to give her proper credit for an award-winning ad campaign for Glo-Coat. Feeling generally taken for granted and unappreciated for her hard work, Peggy learns the sobering truth about corporate America and Don Draper’s mindset when her boss shouts, “That’s what the money is for!” It’s a line that sends shivers down Peggy’s spine, and the impact of this poignant remark still lingers today, as this moment has endured as both a meme and a talking point when dissecting the greater thesis of Mad Men. This line, delivered with stirring conviction by Jon Hamm and received with stunning awe by Elisabeth Moss, is equally pointed in its direct meaning and abstract enough to be analyzed for eternity.
Throughout Mad Men, Don and Peggy represented the apex of character foils in the Peak TV era. In “The Suitcase,” viewers witnessed the clash between Don’s cynicism and suppressed emotionality and Peggy’s idyllic relationship to her work. Don, as is the entire apparatus of capitalism, is not interested in the compliment business. In his worldview, money unquestionably buys happiness. We’ve watched Don’s soul corrode over the previous three seasons, with his personal life and self-satisfaction crumbling even as he continues to thrive as a creative visionary. “That’s what the money is for!” more or less confirms that Don treats his professional life as a soulless endeavor, and as long as the biweekly checks keep clearing, everyone should feel content in this capitalist society. The employees of Sterling Cooper Draper Pryce sell happiness, but they’re incapable of indulging in it themselves.
Mad Men‘s most important line is also a depressing indictment of Don’s transactional approach to human relations. As he operates at a reticent tenor, he longs for a better life, one akin to the quaint, rural landscape of his time as Richard Whitman. Peggy, who has brilliantly climbed up the corporate ladder and proved herself as a gifted voice in the marketing field, expects to be embraced at a fundamental human level. To some extent, she wants to be viewed as an equal to Don, but his scathing critique of her plea for gratitude indicates that they will never be companions.
“The Suitcase” served as a crucial inflection point for Mad Men and its two marquee characters, as each began feeling more disillusioned about the American Dream and hope for emotional fulfillment from their profession. However, it also brought Don and Peggy closer together, and the show’s back half saw them connecting to a profound degree. Above all else, the episode proved that long hours at work can do a lot to your psyche.
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Actress Jodie Sweetin rose to fame as a child star on the beloved sitcom “Full House.” But life in the spotlight wasn’t all it was cracked up to be. In a new interview, the actress and mother of two reflected on navigating her teenage years in the public eye, revealing she went to great lengths to convince her high school classmates she wasn’t a “stuck-up b-tch.”
While on the “Inside of You” podcast, Sweetin, 44, opened up about her time playing Stephanie Tanner on the world-famous TV show, “Full House.” She said that in an attempt to prove she wasn’t a snobby celebrity, she used to act out, hoping to relate to those around her.
“I had this weird, I’ll say, I had this, particularly after the show ended, like, in high school, there was this strange feeling that I had, because everyone assumed I was quote unquote a TV star. So, like, you know, the rumor before you would even start at a school was like, ‘Oh, she’s a stuck-up b-tch,’” she said.
She went on to say that she was concerned with proving them wrong, so to do that, she tried to be “worse than them” by getting “more f-cked up” and doing “more drugs.”
Jodie Sweetin Opened Up About Past Addiction Struggles
This isn’t the first time Sweetin has gotten candid about how growing up as a child star affected her. According to a previous report from The Blast, Sweetin reflected on her past addiction struggles with alcohol, revealing that she began drinking when she was just 14-years-old.
“It was at Candace’s wedding, and I was just a blackout drinker,” Sweetin said of the “awful” experience. “They would pour a glass of wine… and then they’d get around to pouring more, and I was like, ‘I’ll take a little more, please.’”
The actress explained that after that moment, something “clicked” for her, marking the beginning of a frightening journey.
Jodie Sweetin Recalls Having Peers Tell Her To Settle Down
Sweetin shared that just a few years later, her peers noticed that the way she interacted with alcohol wasn’t the same as theirs, prompting them to tell the star to “settle down.” That moment then led her to find others who she believed were on the same level as her, saying, “I’ve got to find somebody that I can do these drugs with.”
Candace Cameron Bure Reflects On Her Struggles While Filming ‘Full House’
Sweetin wasn’t the only one facing struggles while filming “Full House.” Another report from The Blast details Bure’s candid confession about her eating disorder.
“It was binging and purging, like, I’m a bulimic. I still say I’m a bulimic because the thoughts, whether I’m doing that or not, never leave me. I still need the tools to say, ‘No, Candace, we’re not doing that,’” she said on an episode of her podcast.
The Hallmark actress explained that, while she’s dealt with this struggle for many years and has even spoken openly about it, it constantly consumes her thoughts.
The mother of three then revealed that part of what triggered her eating disorder is how she was treated on the set of “Full House,” revealing that her mother placed her on a diet at a young age.
“That completely shaped the viewpoint that I had about myself, and the feelings about my body, like, ‘Oh, I have to make decisions because there’s a fear that I could develop an eating disorder because I’m on TV, because that’s the pressure, and I don’t want to be too fat compared to other actors because then producers might tell me that I need to lose weight.’ My parents never wanted a producer to come up to me and say, ‘We need your child to lose weight,’” she admitted.
Speaking about body image, the actress made headlines late last year when she revealed she deleted a bikini photo of herself from her Instagram after receiving one too many comments about her appearance.
According to the “Dancing with the Stars” alum, she was shocked to see that a photo of her tanning at the beach had become about her body. “It wasn’t worth it,” she said, per The Blast. “I took it down.”
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Dresses should be considered a vacation essential. Not only are they lightweight and easy to pack since they don’t take up much space, but they are also almost always super versatile. Accessories and shoes can turn them from laid-back and casual to dressed up enough for a special dinner, so you can easily get multiple wears out of them. Not convinced yet? Nordstrom just dropped some stylish dresses that will definitely change your mind.
Whether you’re heading to a tropical island to unwind and relax, playing tourist as you frolic through Europe or visiting family in a new spot, there’s a dress below that will work for you. They’re impossibly chic, plus they’re comfortable even when it’s hot and sunny out. The best part is that you’ll wear them again and again, long after the trip ends. Shop our favorite vacation dresses and be sure to add them to your Nordstrom cart before they sell out.
15 Chic Vacation Dresses for Summer 2026 at Nordstrom
1. Our Favorite: Made of 100% cotton, this bright maxi sundress is lightweight, breathable and so comfortable. You can dress this up or down, as it looks just as good with flat sandals as it does with a pair of heels.
2. Runner-Up: If you want a vacation dress that feels a little more special, this strappy maxi dress is it. The embroidered lace print throughout makes it look so much more expensive than it is, and the super-thin straps feel so slinky.
3. Sunset Vibes: This multi-colored floral midi dress was made to be worn during a beautiful sunset or a special night out. It’s even dressy enough to wear to a cocktail party if that’s part of your plans.
4. Poolside Pick: If you’re heading anywhere near a beach or pool, keep this breezy cover-up maxi dress in your suitcase. It has a luxe look that makes any swimsuit feel more elevated.
5. Tropical Locale: With pops of bright pink, orange and blue, this floral halter mini dress seems like it was made for a Caribbean destination. The linen blend also makes it ideal for steamy temps.
There’s something about a true resort-style dress that just hits differently. They’re easy to slip on, move with the breeze and somehow make even a quick iced coffee run feel like a beachside moment. We’re partial to floaty maxis, soft prints and silhouettes that don’t cling, tug or require a second thought. However, that easy, […]
6. Bold and Bright: If you’re looking to make a statement, this colorful maxi dress needs to be in your suitcase. With a rainbow of bright hues, cool zig zags and a high-neck halter top, it feels both fun and stylish.
7. Elevated Basic: You can’t go wrong with this airy tank dress, made of a linen blend that keeps it breezy and laid-back. This is simple, casual and perfect for everything from shopping to going out to dinner.
8. Versatile Find: The elastic waistband of this tiered maxi dress makes it extra flattering and comfortable. Details like a square neck and tiered skirt feel romantic, and you could easily dress this up or down.
9. Rich Mom Feel: This drop waist mini dress somehow feels both on trend and timeless. It’s the kind of luxe-looking find you might spot on an off-duty model, yet it costs just under $100, making it a steal you don’t want to miss.
10. Easy Breezy: With its loose fit and thin straps, this colorful maxi dress is the kind of clothing item you want to slip into after a long day spent at the beach. The palm tree and seashell print also manages to feel so chic and interesting.
11. Night Out: Pack this cotton midi dress for a fun night out dancing or getting drinks with friends. The backless look and bold red hue make it so much fun.
12. Comfy But Chic: You need at least one minimalist dress for every vacation, and this button-down midi dress can play that role perfectly. It’s so easy to throw on for just about anything, with a smocked bodice and relaxed fit that make it extra comfy.
13. Euro Summer: This striped midi dress is pretty enough to work in even the most chic locations. It’s stylish but simple, and the floral appliques keep it so much more interesting.
14. Paradise Found: Perfect for a beachside resort, this maxi dress features palm trees, flowers, suns and a wave-like design that will remind you of the ocean. Keep it close by for a special dinner.
15. Keep It Simple: With its relaxed fit, minimalist style and button-down design, this mini dress can work for so many different trips. It’s so easy to slip into and helps you create a whole look with almost no effort at all.
What a fantastic year this has been for the horror genre, with Obsession and Backrooms delivering a combined global box-office haul of more than $600 million. Both movies cost a pittance to produce, with Obsession reportedly carrying a price tag of under $1 million. The movie has emerged as a bona fide cultural sensation that will likely change the way Hollywood looks at making movies. The success of Backrooms, which was released only a few days later, cemented the fact that younger audiences are the future, and they aren’t interested in long-running horror franchises. In addition to their box-office success, both Obsession and Backrooms were also critically acclaimed. And now, a new horror movie has joined their ranks.
The movie in question hails from Australia, aka the land of The Babadook, perhaps one of the greatest horror movies of the last two decades. The new film is being distributed domestically by Neon, which delivered its biggest-ever hit — the horror movie Longlegs — only a couple of years ago. The Australian film premiered at the Midnight section of the Sundance Film Festival earlier this year, where it received high praise for its weighty themes and emotionally driven take on classic horror tropes. The movie opened in domestic theaters last week, and despite playing in only around 1,000 locations, has now passed its first official box-office milestone.
Your New Horror Obsession Is Here
We’re talking about Leviticus, directed by Adam Chiarella and starring Joe Bird, Stacey Klausen, and Mia Wasikowska in a role that will make millennials feel old. Leviticus holds a “Certified Fresh” 92% score on the aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, where the consensus reads, “Merging an emotionally-involving queer relationship with its clever monster concept, Leviticus executes its intriguing hook with eerie aplomb.” By comparison, Obsession holds a 94% score on Rotten Tomatoes, while Backrooms appears to have settled at an 88% score. Leviticus isn’t letting its limited release get in the way of box-office success, having grossed more than $5 million domestically. This is a higher total than The Death of Robin Hood, which was released in the same week. Stay tuned to Collider for more updates.
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June 18, 2026
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88 minutes
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Adrian Chiarella
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Paramount+’s Masterpiece Thriller Is Officially Moving Away From Its Winning Formula for Season 2
Most streaming services often rely on iconic franchises or breakout hits to maintain their success. In the case of Paramount+, it’s mostly been supported by two constants: Taylor Sheridan and Star Trek. Sheridan created a wealth of shows for Paramount+ following Yellowstone’s breakout success. At the same time, Alex Kurtzman and other creators delivered a variety of Trek shows that spanned nearly every era of the final frontier. Paramount+ is now facing a massive shift as Sheridan is set to depart for a lucrative deal at Universal, and the only remaining Star Trek series will be ending next year. A new spy thriller has proven itself to be the next big hit for Paramount+, thanks to a major shift of its own.
The series in question is The Agency, created by veteran screenwriters Jez & John-Henry Butterworth (Ford v Ferrari, Edge of Tomorrow). It stars Michael Fassbender as a CIA agent who’s pulled out of an undercover assignment, only for his life to be upended when his lover (Jodie Turner-Smith) follows him to London. Season 1 of The Agency was a moderate hit, sitting at 66% on Rotten Tomatoes; however, Season 2 shot up to a whopping 90%. What exactly is the reason for this major uptick in critical reception? The answer lies in The Agency shaking up its story and its schedule.
Season 2 of ‘The Agency’ Made a Massive Shift to Its Story
Throughout Season 1 of The Agency, most of the story was dedicated to Fassbender’s Martian struggling to acclimate to life in London, all the while dealing with the cost of a double life. It also featured a different release schedule, with the premiere consisting of two episodes, followed by one episode each at the end of 2024 and the beginning of 2025. Season 2 has radically shaken things up by dropping all 10 of its episodes on a single day. It also marks a significant shift in the story, as Martian ends up leaking information within the CIA while battling the mercenary code-named ‘Viking’ (Chayne Crawford). The bingeworthy storyline, packed with plenty of twists and turns, blends the paranoia of the Jason Bourne franchise with the high-octane action of the James Bond movies. It also secured The Agency a place on Paramount+’s Top 10 TV shows.
While The Agency Season 2 does end on a major cliffhanger, there’s one piece of evidence that it could be renewed for more seasons. The series is an adaptation of the French-language spy thriller The Bureau, which ran for five seasons. The Agency is even closely adapting some of The Bureau‘s plotlines, including the fact that the latter’s protagonist would end up playing the role of double agent in one season. It wouldn’t be the first time an American adaptation of an international series was successful, and with Paramount+ needing more hit series outside Taylor Sheridan and the Star Trek universe, it wouldn’t be surprising if The Agency is renewed for a third season.
One of ‘The Agency’s Creators Is Working on Another Hit Series for Paramount+
The success of The Agency might make Jez & John-Henry Butterworth the next big creative minds for Paramount+, especially since one of them has contributed to another of the streamer’s hit series. Jez Butterworth is also serving as the showrunner for MobLand, the Guy Ritchie-produced crime drama starring Tom Hardy as a fixer for a prominent crime family. While MobLand was hit with rumors that Hardy might depart the series after its upcoming second season, those rumors were quickly put to rest as Paramount representatives said that his return was being “creatively worked through.” Should MobLand return to the same level of critical acclaim as its debut season, it could secure a future renewal for The Agency.
In a time when spy thrillers are starting to become more common on TV, The Agency stands out thanks to its ability to adapt between seasons. A potential third season could keep up the momentum and cement the series as must-watch TV in the vein of Yellowstone.
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December 1, 2024
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Paramount+ with Showtime
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Jez Butterworth, John-Henry Butterworth
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Joe Wright, Zetna Fuentes, Neil Burger
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You can take wonderful care of your hair, but damage can still sneak through, leaving your strands looking less striking than you’d like. Drew Barrymore understands the woes of damaged hair and has turned to a particular haircare brand to bring her ‘do back to life. Made with patented technology, the shampoo and conditioner is on sale now, so you can experience the benefits, too.
Barrymore documented her hair journey on Instagram. “I wanted to do something to feel more attractive to myself, and it totally backfired,” she shared in a post, noting her hair didn’t respond well to bleach. “Within three weeks, Olaplex saves me!” Barrymore said in another post. So, we’re thrilled that the Olaplex Bond Maintenance No. 4 Shampoo and No. 5 Conditioner is marked down for a limited time.
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The No. 4 Shampoo is designed for medium-coarse hair, and it repairs common damage you might experience from harsh chemicals, heat and tight hairstyles. With just one wash, the shampoo strengthens, reinforces, nourishes and boosts shine, according to Olaplex. Follow it up with No. 5 Conditioner, which also focuses on damage, to nourish, ease detangling and smooth.
You don’t need to use a lot of each product to experience the benefits. Olaplex says the 250-milliliter bottles of shampoo and conditioner offer up to 100 and 50 applications, respectively. With the shampoo, just apply it to wet hair and lather well before rinsing it out. For the conditioner, let it do its thing for one to three minutes before rinsing it out. That’s all it takes!
Real-life shoppers agree that the formulas are super concentrated, so you only need a small amount to get an impressive lather.
“My hair used to be damaged from heat, and then, when l started using Olaplex, my hair got better. I recommend Olaplex for frizzy, damaged, and thin hair. It moistened my hair,” a verified buyer shared.
“My hair has gotten dry and [has begun] to break off easily. I decided to try Olalpex and am glad I did! My hair is smooth, soft and shiny with almost no breakage. I noticed the difference after one use!” one five-star reviewer wrote.
Whether it’s damage, frizz, dryness or something else, everyone’s hair could use a little pick-me-up. And if it happens to be Barrymore-approved? Well, that’s just a bonus!
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Drew Barrymore is refreshing her beauty routine for fall, and we’re taking notes! The talk show host and actress’ fall essentials include the Jones Road Beauty The Face Pencil, and if it makes our under-eye circles as invisible as Barrymore’s, we’re in for a real treat. “The Face Pencil is the makeup version of the […]
It’s been a few days since B2K and Pretty Ricky’s Verzuz, but fans still can’t stop recapping some of the show’s viral moments. One moment that’s still taking over the internet happened when Omarion asked Pleasure P, Spectacular, and Baby Blue were their fourth member, Slick ‘Em, was. The question had social media popping OFF, with plenty of fans assuming that Omarion was throwing shade. Now, he’s speaking up and setting the record straight to clear the air about what he really meant.
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Omarion Asks For Slick ‘Em In The Middle OF Verzuz With Pretty Ricky
If you’ve been out of the loop, fans have been going IN on Omarion after he questioned where Slick ‘Em was right in the middle of Verzuz. A now-viral clip shows him coming at Pretty Ricky right before their song plays, and he says, “Where Slick ‘Em at?” The minute fans peeped what he said, plenty of folks started reacting online, saying his comment mean and a corny move.
Pleasure P hopped on a livestream after the Verzuz to shoutout Slick ‘Em and let folks know the group definitely wants him back. Rumors previously surfaced that Slick ‘Em was battling substance abuse and left the group to enter rehab. In 2024, Pleasure P addressed his whereabouts, saying he didn’t want to speak on his business but believe the industry played a role in his downfall.
Omarion Speaks Out Amid Backlash Over Comments At Verzuz
After LiveBitez dropped the clip of Omarion, he hopped straight into the comment section to clear the air. He said he stays to himself and focuses on his kids, and didn’t know Slick ‘Em was going through it, but still he wished him well.
“First of all I do not keep up with nobody but my kids. I did not know that slick em was having a tough time. I wish deep healing & recovery,” Omarion wrote.
Social Media Is Split After Omarion Addresses Backlash
Reactions kept rolling in after Omarion spoke out. Folks over in LiveBitez’s comment section were split — some said they didn’t know about Slick ‘Em’s situation either, while others doubled down and said Omarion knew what he was doing when he asked about him.
Instagram user @jlee_smalls wrote, “He was trying to be funny and it backfired.”
Instagram user @kris_style215 wrote, “I was wondering where he was as well!! I had no ideas! Wow! 🙏🏾”
While Instagram user @sweetcandyyamsss wrote, “Heck I didn’t know either. Ya’ll are so weird like y’all really give af. Lmao.”
Then Instagram user @cam.org99 wrote, “Man y’all really need to chill he prolly didn’t know you can’t tell a person what their intentions are if there’s really no malice behind it 🤷🏾♂️💯”
Another Instagram user @kashmirbc2 wrote, “Ngl I forgot he was in rehab too.”
Instagram user @therealsusiecarmichael__ wrote, “Somebody said they should of asked him where Chris stokes at 😭🤣 IYKYK.”
Then another Instagram user @ya_nasi wrote, “How he don’t know and they just came off tour 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 he was just mad they got washed.”
While another Instagram user @lajan_neg wrote, “Nahh you lying bra, I know them boys told you what’s going on with bra because y’all on Tour together unless if they really ain’t tell you and just keep it a family business.”
Finally, Instagram user @yella_yelliee wrote, “I mean I didn’t know either he said what he said tho.”
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Netflix subscribers seem to be sending the streamer a message, loud and clear. Pristinely produced series featuring A-list talent and challenging themes will always struggle to compete with a good, old-fashioned thriller. This year, Netflix has seen the second seasons of Beef and The Four Seasons underperform, while the high-profile new sci-fi series The Boroughs was canceled after its debut season. Executive-produced by the Duffer Brothers, The Boroughs raked in around 5.5 million views in its first week. By comparison, the streamer’s latest Harlan Coben adaptation recently delivered 24 million views in its debut week.
The new show stars Sam Worthington and Britt Lower, and was created by Robert Hull. Reviews for the eight-episode limited series haven’t exactly been glowing, but this doesn’t seem to be affecting viewership. We’re talking, of course, about I Will Find You. The show holds a 58% score on the aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, with reviews ranging from scathing to sheepishly positive. In her review, Collider’s Taylor Gates wrote that the show will likely please Coben’s fans. “No matter what kind of subject matter Coben is tackling, there’s a straightforward but suspenseful style that defines his work, and it’s one that audiences have clearly grown to love. His shows often skyrocket to the top of the Netflix charts and stay there for a good while as people make binge-watching a priority. I Will Find You is bound to be no different,” she wrote.
Netflix Has Already Delivered a Top-10 Thriller This Year
And the prediction has come true. Following a massive opening week, I Will Find You remains the number one show on Netflix globally, despite fresh competition from the second season of Avatar: The Last Airbender. Coben has already inspired nearly a dozen hit shows for Netflix, in multiple languages. He expanded to Prime Video not too long ago, with Shelter and Lazarus. I Will Find You also continued to top the domestic Netflix charts, outperforming Avatar: The Last Airbender and the licensed title The Last Ship, executive-produced by Michael Bay and starring the late Eric Dane. Earlier this year, Netflix delivered the record-breaking thriller limited series His & Hers, which eventually became one of the streamer’s 10 most watched shows of all time. I Will Find You will aim to unseat it. Stay tuned to Collider for more updates.
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2026 – 2026-00-00
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Netflix
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Robert Hull
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Adam Davidson, Maggie Kiley, Maja Vrvilo, Brad Anderson
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Robert Hull, Harlan Coben
Even though Netflix cut its losses, if there were any, by canceling the sci-fi series The Boroughs, the streamer seems to be going all in on another big-budget project. The project in question returned with a highly anticipated second season this week, following a debut season that divided audiences and critics in 2024. Instead of making fans wait another two years between seasons, Netflix produced the second and third installments of the show back-to-back. What this probably means is that the show’s next installment will debut later this year. This is also a strategy that streamers employ when they want to wrap things up quickly, or when they don’t want the cast to age too rapidly between installments. Alternatively, they might greenlight a feature-length climactic chapter to tie up the loose ends. All of this is to say that The Boroughs being canceled after a single well-reviewed and highly-watched season is irregular.
On the other hand, it’s still unclear if Netflix’s big-budget fantasy bet has paid off fully. The show we’re talking about is Avatar: The Last Airbender, which returned with a second season this week and immediately jumped ahead of the streamer’s holdover hits on the viewership charts. However, the show doesn’t seem to have registered an improvement as far as the critical response is concerned. The first season holds a 62% score on the aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, while the second season has settled at a marginally higher 67%.
Netflix’s Live-Action Anime Remakes Have Been Hit-Or-Miss
This doesn’t exactly move the needle for the streamer as it builds toward the third (and potentially final) season. Avatar: The Last Airbender is the live-action remake of the anime original, which aired on Nickelodeon for three seasons from 2005 to 2008. Netflix has also produced live-action remakes of Cowboy Bebop, which ended up being canceled after one season, and One Piece, which has aired two successful seasons so far. According to FlixPatrol, the second season of Avatar: The Last Airbender debuted at the number two spot on the global and domestic Netflix viewership charts, behind the holdover hit I Will Find You. Netflix will release official numbers next week, while Nielsen will provide a more in-depth look at how the show performed in around a month. Stay tuned to Collider for more updates.
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February 22, 2024
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Netflix
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Albert Kim
- Directors
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Jet Wilkinson
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Joshua Hale Fialkov, Christine Boylan
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Ghostface kills characters, not careers. See where Anna Faris, Regina Hall, and Marlon Wayans are today.
Jonathan Majors has signed on for a controversial Hollywood comeback vehicle, partnering with conservative media company The Daily Wire for the action thriller, “Run Hide Fight: Infidels.”
Fans have taken to social media to slam what some are calling a highly provocative film.
The movie comes years after the actor’s court battle with his ex, Grace Jabbari, which ended with him being found guilty of assault and harassment.
Jonathan Majors is set to return to screens in a major role in the new movie “Run Hide Fight: Infidels,” produced by Ben Shapiro’s media company, The Daily Wire.
The film follows a plot in which “radical Islamic terrorists” attempt to infiltrate and impose Sharia law on an ultra-progressive, “woke” American college campus.
In the trailer released this week, images from real-life terror attacks flash on screen, including those from 9/11. They are followed by a mashup of footage that includes the 2024 nationwide college protests over the war in Gaza, a Fox News host reporting on terror plots, and a clip of Marco Rubio telling the network, “Radical Islam has designs openly on the West.”
Other Islamic elements also appear on screen, including footage of an ISIS flag as the call to prayer is heard.
Daily Wire Film Drew Heat Before Trailer Release
Although Majors does not appear in the trailer, he is set to play the lead protagonist, a Delta Force military veteran who becomes the campus’s unlikely savior.
A synopsis for the film reads, “When radical Islamic terrorists hijack a liberal college’s pro-Palestine encampment to enforce barbaric Sharia law on students and execute infidels in a makeshift caliphate, a ragtag band of red-blooded students, a security guard tired of ‘Uncle Tom’ smears, and a Delta Force vet must arm up to save their clueless peers and keep America from surrendering to the enemy on its own soil.”
The project had already sparked controversy in April when Majors and his co-star, JC Kilcoyne, were seen falling through a window in a clip that trended online.
Film’s Crew Staged Walkout After On-Set Incident
In the clip, published by Deadline, the pair moved backward as Majors’ character appeared to have been shot before they fell through a set of blinds.
The audio captured people on set exclaiming, “Ooh!” as crew members rushed to the window to ask if they were both okay.
“I’m good, you good,” one person said, to which another responded, “I’m good.”
One voice could be heard asking, “Did we shoot it?”
A crew member later warned, “Be careful of the glass, guys.”
According to the outlet, the incident prompted a crew walk-off and union picketing by the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees.
In a fiery statement addressing the labor dispute, producer Dallas Sonnier dismissed the union’s interference, telling Entertainment Weekly that “The actors’ fall was shorter than the failed movie careers of the now-union reps.”
Fans Rip Jonathan Majors’ Comeback Film
Several internet users took to social media to share mixed to critical reactions to the film’s trailer.
“Seriously, one of the biggest career downfalls in years,” a Reddit user wrote. “Was a huge villain of the biggest franchise, was shaping up to be a big deal in Hollywood, and now he’s doing movies like this.”
Another person said, “Grifting to the right after being outed as a wife-beater? Shocking! Conservatives’ complete lack of standards makes them the only place these abusers can find refuge after being outed (party of family values btw).”
“He is either extremely desperate for work or is extremely out of touch with reality,” a third person penned, while someone else added, “This isn’t wise at all. I understand him needing a check. But Ben Shapiro? He’s a sinking ship.”
How Jonathan Majors’ Hollywood Rise Stalled After Conviction
The project marks Majors’ first major film role since his career ground to a halt following his conviction for assault and harassment of his former girlfriend, Grace Jabbari.
At the time, she alleged she was a victim of battery, assault, intentional infliction of emotional distress, malicious prosecution, and defamation.
Court documents also showed that she claimed he subjected her to a “pattern of pervasive domestic abuse that began in 2021 and extended through 2023.”
Majors was found guilty of one count of assault in the third degree and one count of harassment in the second degree in December 2023.
Although he did not go to jail, he was ordered to complete a 52-week in-person batterer’s intervention program and continue mental health therapy. Before his legal troubles, Majors was on a rapid rise in Hollywood, anchored by his role as Kang the Conqueror in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, a role he was immediately fired from after his conviction.
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