Much like the very experience of being human, in Jane Schoenbrun’s movies, there are no easy answers. We’re All Going to the World’s Fair is a hypnotic journey through the darkest corners of the internet and how a young girl’s loneliness and alienation set her on this path. I Saw the TV Glow is an odyssey of two souls exploring their identities through the power of television and fandom.

While Schoenbrun’s trippy imagery and non-linear narratives toy with the conventions of horror, sci-fi, and thriller, the story always traces back to the relationships we have with ourselves, our identities, and our desires. Opening the Un Certain Regard section at this year’s Cannes Film Festival, Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma is Schoenbrun’s most horror-leaning outing yet, but Schoenbrun remains true to their confounding but awe-inspiring lamentations on belonging and one’s journey to finding and accepting who they really are.

‘Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma’ Is a Movie Made for Slasher Fans

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Hannah Einbinder stars as Kris, a queer filmmaker and slasher buff who has been given the reins to reboot the “Camp Miasma” film series, a long-running, backwoods slasher franchise à la Friday the 13th. The series needs reviving with a new “woke” direction due to the transphobic origins of its central killer, Little Death. It’s a not-so-subtle reference to the distasteful and downright hateful twist of 1983’s Sleepaway Camp, a film that attributes the killer’s psychotic thirst for blood to their gender confusion. Kris is set on casting the actress who played the original final girl, Billy Prestley (Gillian Anderson), who has not worked since and resides deep in the snowy mountains on the set of the original movie. Kris travels to stay with her, and, over the next couple of days, the two watch the “Camp Miasma” movies, eat candy, and reveal more of themselves to each other than they ever have before.

It’s easy to describe Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma as a movie made for slasher fans, but that’s exactly what it is. Just about every famous slasher series and final girl is mentioned, and the original “Camp Miasma” film hits every trope of the genre imaginable. But Schoenbrun’s film is not a slasher itself. Far from it. It’s an odyssey of the self that the audience is led through, and Hannah Einbinder’s Kris is the vessel. We see how horror movies have shaped the underlayer of Kris, forming their deepest desires and fantasies, which bring them both solace and great shame. It’s here that Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma shifts into one of the most nuanced depictions of eroticism and desire in recent years. Schoenbrun understands that movies shape who we are, but so too does sex and how we derive pleasure. Much of the film exists in the mind of someone on the edge of climax, experiencing discomfort and eroticism in equal measure. Shame permeates Schoenbrun’s filmography, and Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma is a glorious crescendo that sees the filmmaker confidently revel in and celebrate what gets us off.

Director Jane Schoenbrun’s Latest Is More Conventional but Still Wildly Original

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Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma also sees Schoenbrun’s visual style at its most conventional but still mesmerizing. Some sets are your classic backwoods horror settings, but the painted landscapes in the backdrop conjure up a Wes Anderson feel that suits Schoenbrun’s reality-bending vision. Sequences filled with splatter and gore are given a tender melody as the Counting Crows croon while Little Death fights back against a world that has alienated them. Slasher fans will delight in the woods scenes with copious amounts of fog and outrageous levels of blood squirting, with some sequences feeling straight out of a video game or reminiscent of the fight scenes in Malignant. But it’s in the intimacy scenes where Schoenbrun’s grip feels the most present, zooming in on Kris’ and Billy’s faces and drawing us into the intoxicating pull between the two leads. It all works to create a truly engulfing experience, giving the themes of intimacy and selfhood the palpability they require.

Hannah Einbinder’s lot in life seems to be playing opposite maddening older women, and Gillian Anderson is yet another castmate she creates irresistible chemistry with. As our protagonist, Einbinder subtly creates a hidden torment within Kris, one that they slowly unveil as they become closer to Billy. Schoenbrun’s filmography has given us some dynamic characters who grapple with their identity, and Einbinder more than accomplishes the task in her portrayal of Kris. Anderson is a propulsive force of alluring melancholy, brushing off her Blanche DuBois accent that leaves you hanging on every delicious word. There’s a great deal of humor in Anderson’s characterization of Billy, while always returning the character to a place of pain and misunderstanding. While brilliant as their own characters, they bring out the best in each other, and Schoenbrun draws out another two magnetic performances.

Any horror aficionado knows that sex is a key ingredient to any good slasher, and Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma reckons with the effect that has on the viewer, especially queer folk who have been led to believe that their desires are something to bury deep at the bottom of the lake, with the likes of Jason Vorhees and Little Death. Pacing issues somewhat hurt the second half, but no one should expect a conventional narrative structure from Schoenbrun. That said, overall, this is their most conventional film yet, and it further cements Schoebrun as one of the pre-eminent queer filmmakers of today, one who continues to bring clear vision and nuance to themes of identity, sex, and selfhood.

Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma premiered at the 2026 Cannes Film Festival. It releases in theaters in the U.S. on August 7 before arriving on Mubi.

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August 6, 2026

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112 minutes

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Jane Schoenbrun

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Dede Gardner, Jeremy Kleiner

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• Gillian Anderson and Hannah Einbinder have palpable chemistry.
• The film is a treat for horror and slasher fans.
• Jane Schoenbrun creates another tender story of belonging and identity.

• The pacing can sometimes feel stilted in the second half.

The long and violent saga of Cillian Murphy‘s Tommy Shelby came to an explosive end by the order of Netflix earlier this year, as Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man, a sequel to the hit series Peaky Blinders, exploded onto global streaming and even in limited theaters. Earning 25.3 million views in its first three days of release, the movie became the most-watched title on Netflix in countless countries around the world, even holding strong into its second week with an impressive 19.4 million views.

Creator and writer Steven Knight pulled out all the stops with the back of Netflix for The Immortal Man, to make sure Murphy’s iconic flat cap-wearing criminal went out with a bang. However, the end of Tommy doesn’t mean the end of the Peaky Blinders, with it confirmed that the BBC, Netflix, and Knight will continue the story with two 6-episode seasons that will expand the Shelby saga. It was previously reported that production is already underway on this next series, which is set to star Jamie Bell as the heir to Tommy’s empire, Duke, a character previously portrayed by Conrad Khan in Peaky Blinders season 6, and Barry Keoghan in The Immortal Man.

Knight, as usual, has been far from quiet about the upcoming next chapter in the story, and has recently given the most exciting production update yet for the next installment of Peaky Blinders. Speaking in an interview uploaded to social media during the BAFTA TV Awards, Knight confirmed that, “We’re filming it at the moment, and it’s going really well,” before adding, “We’ll have it in the can in a few weeks.” This gives us the best idea yet of when the series might return, with the end of production in the next few weeks perhaps signalling a 2027 release. Knight also said, “I think people are going to be pleasantly surprised at how it has turned out. It’s so good.”

Who Else Stars in the New ‘Peaky Blinders’?

Bell is far from the only star set to feature in this new series, with an undeniably glaring hole left in the cast now that Murphy is gone. Lashana Lynch, Cal O’Driscoll, Fintan Shevlin, and Jacob Wright are also set to lead the next era of Peaky Blinders, with it confirmed that the historical series is moving forward in time, with the upcoming series set in a post-WWII Birmingham. “In a new era of Steven Knight’s Peaky Blinders, the race to own Birmingham’s massive reconstruction project becomes a brutal contest of mythical dimensions,” the official synopsis reveals.

You can watch both Peaky Blinders and The Immortal Man on Netflix. Stay tuned to Collider for more updates.

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2013 – 2022-00-00

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BBC One, BBC Two

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Steven Knight

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Anthony Byrne, Colm McCarthy, David Caffrey, Otto Bathurst, Tim Mielants, Tom Harper

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Stephen Russell, Steven Knight, Toby Finlay

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Over the last decade, horror television has become more mainstream. It feels like streaming platforms are always releasing new supernatural and psychological thrillers. However, that level of saturation has also created a strange problem where absolutely brilliant horror is often excluded from mainstream conversations. Horror has also always been a subjective genre. What terrifies one person might not affect someone else at all.

That’s exactly why massive popularity doesn’t always define the quality of a horror story. In fact, some of the greatest horror shows ever made were either misunderstood during their original run, released too early for audiences to fully appreciate, or just failed to reach the right viewers at the right time. This is a list of such near-perfect horror shows that pushed the genre to its limits, but no one remembers today.

‘American Gothic’ (1995–1996)

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American Gothic is one of the greatest horror shows most people don’t even know about, which is honestly a shame considering just how ahead of its time it was. The series takes place in the small South Carolina town of Trinity and follows young Caleb Temple (Lucas Black), who is caught in a battle between good and evil after a horrific family tragedy leaves him orphaned. The story also includes the charming Sheriff Lucas Buck (Gary Cole), who seems to control the entire town through manipulation, fear, and supernatural influence. The more Caleb learns about Buck, the more disturbing things become, especially once it’s revealed that the sheriff has a deeply personal interest in the boy and may even be his biological father.

That premise is enough to hook just about anyone in, but the best part about American Gothic is how subtle and psychological its horror felt. The series never relied heavily on gore or cheap jump scares. Instead, the fear came from Buck himself because of how Cole plays the character with this unsettling sense of menace that’s impossible to look away from. Buck rarely acts openly evil. Many modern prestige horror shows clearly draw inspiration from American Gothic‘s themes of religion and family trauma. Unfortunately, the series rarely gets the credit it deserves because of CBS’ mishandling, which included airing episodes out of order and constantly changing time slots. Even then, though, American Horror developed a passionate cult following because the audience recognized how unique the show really was.

‘Channel Zero’ (2016–2018)

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Channel Zero is a horror anthology that deserves way more recognition than it gets. The Syfy series, created by Nick Antosca, adapts a different creepypasta into a self-contained nightmare each season. That alone gave the show a unique identity because it was pulled from internet horror in a way that felt fresh, strange, and truly unsettling. Channel Zero Season 1, titled Candle Cove, follows a child psychologist who returns to his hometown and discovers that a disturbing children’s puppet show may be connected to old disappearances. Season 2, No-End House, follows a group of friends visiting a sinister house of horrors, while Season 3, Butcher’s Block, and Season 4, The Dream Door, push the series into even more grotesque and otherworldly territory.

What made Channel Zero so effective was how seriously it treated its bizarre ideas. The stories it told could have easily felt ridiculous and campy in the wrong hands. However, the show leans into a slow-burning sense of dread with eerie visuals and an uncomfortable atmosphere. The horror comes from the fact that the characters only understand the rules of their world when it’s already too late. The anthology format also helped the show stay fresh. Each season had its own tone, mythology, and visual identity, but all of them shared the same unsettling dream logic. That variety is exactly why horror fans still talk about Channel Zero even though it ended way too soon.

‘Penny Dreadful’ (2014–2016)

Penny Dreadful is another horror show with a premise that still feels one-of-a-kind. The series takes place in Victorian London and brings together some of the most iconic figures from Gothic literature, including Victor Frankenstein (Harry Treadaway), Dorian Gray (Reeve Carney), Dracula (Christian Camargo), and other familiar monsters from 19th-century horror fiction. On paper, that could have easily turned into a messy crossover gimmick, but Penny Dreadful gives these characters genuine depth. The story begins with explorer Malcolm Murray (Timothy Dalton) and the mysterious Vanessa Ives (Eva Green) hiring American gunslinger Ethan Chandler (Josh Hartnett) to help rescue Murray’s daughter from a supernatural threat.

From there, the show slowly introduces vampirism, witchcraft, monsters, demons, and all kinds of horrific terrors. However, the spectacle of it all never overpowers the emotional core of the story. Every major character feels haunted by something, which gives the horror a tragic intensity that most shows in the genre can’t even aim for. The series also deserves credit for its costumes, sets, music, and gloomy Victorian atmosphere, which make almost every scene feel like a Gothic painting brought to life. Penny Dreadful is the perfect mix of classic literary horror with layered character drama, and it deserves to be remembered as one of the greatest shows of the 2010s.

‘Hemlock Grove’ (2013–2015)

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The best way to describe Hemlock Grove is strange, but that’s not necessarily a bad thing. The series, produced by Eli Roth and based on Brian McGreevy‘s novel, is extremely addictive once the audience is immersed in its dark world. The story takes place in a Pennsylvania town filled with old money, corruption, and dark supernatural secrets. Hemlock Grove follows Peter Rumancek (Landon Liboiron), a mysterious teenager rumored to be a werewolf, who forms an unlikely friendship with Roman Godfrey (Bill Skarsgård), the eccentric heir to the wealthiest family in town.

After a series of brutal killings begins terrorizing Hemlock Grove, the two start investigating the mystery while slowly uncovering horrifying truths about themselves and the town around them. The premise isn’t exactly groundbreaking, but the show’s dreamlike atmosphere sets it apart from other supernatural shows. Hemlock Grove fully commits to its madness and psychological horror instead of trying to play it safe. That unpredictability is exactly why so many viewers became obsessed with it despite its flaws. Skarsgård and Liboiron make for an interesting on-screen duo, and their dynamic grounds the show’s over-the-top storylines with something that feels surprisingly human. Despite its flaws, Hemlock Grove remains one of the most fascinating horror series of all time and deserves credit for all the risks it took.

‘Masters of Horror’ (2005–2007)

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Masters of Horror is a love letter to the genre from the filmmakers who helped define it. The anthology series, created by Mick Garris, brought together some of the biggest names in horror, including John Carpenter, Dario Argento, Tobe Hooper, Takashi Miike, Stuart Gordon, Joe Dante, and Don Coscarelli, and gave each of them complete creative freedom to tell their own standalone nightmare. Every episode in the show functions like a self-contained horror film, which means the tone constantly changes from week to week. Some episodes lean into psychological terror, while others embrace dark comedy or supernatural folklore.

This unpredictability keeps things exciting and gives the show a distinct identity. Masters of Horror pushed boundaries because it trusted all these horror directors to commit to their weirdest instincts instead of telling palatable stories. Even the weaker episodes still carried a sense of ambition that most horror television lacked at the time. The show may not have reached massive mainstream popularity during its original run, but over the years, it has developed cult status among horror enthusiasts. In many ways, Masters of Horror revitalized anthology storytelling on TV and paved the way for shows like Black Mirror and The Haunting of Hill House to make the format popular again.

‘Marianne’ (2019)

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If there’s one horror show from the last decade that was truly terrifying, it was Marianne. The French Netflix series quickly developed a reputation as one of the scariest horror shows ever made because of how relentlessly unsettling it is from the very first episode. Marianne follows successful horror novelist Emma Larsimon (Victoire Du Bois), who realizes that the terrifying witch from her books may actually exist in the real world. After her childhood friend suddenly dies, Emma returns to her hometown and slowly uncovers a decades-old supernatural nightmare tied directly to her past.

Marianne stands out from most supernatural horror series in how aggressively it commits to pure fear. The show constantly creates the feeling that something is deeply wrong, even during seemingly normal conversations. Ordinary situations become nightmarish within seconds, and the series rarely gives the audience time to recover before the next one. A lot of that fear comes from Mireille Herbstmeyer‘s performance as Madame Daugeron, the elderly woman possessed by Marianne. The story itself becomes increasingly chaotic as Emma discovers that the events she writes in her novels begin manifesting in reality. It’s a shame that the show was cancelled after just one season because it’s the kind of show that’s meant for hardcore horror fans.

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2019 – 2019-00-00

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Netflix

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Samuel Bodin

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We’ll never grow tired of Heidi Klum‘s elaborate outfits. Even when she’s not dressed as a literal statue at the Met Gala, she’s working flashy pieces into her everyday wardrobe, like the sheer (yet sleek) black top she recently wore in France ahead of the Cannes Film Festival. Surprisingly, her body-baring top isn’t what first caught our eye. We’re totally fixated on the model’s black croc-embossed loafers style, which gave her look a classic, collegiate spin.

Klum later walked the red carpet in a dramatic Elie Saab gown, so we assumed the brand behind her casual footwear is high-end as well (as it turns out, they’re Christian Louboutin). Still, you don’t have to shop designer to copy her luxe, polished look because we found a similar pair on Amazon for just $40.

Get LifeStride’s Margot Loafers for $40 (was $80) at Amazon! Please note, prices are accurate as of the publishing date but are subject to change.

Now is truly the time to get your hands on LifeStride’s Margot loafers. Not only do they look just like Klum’s pair, featuring a ‘gator’ design made of faux black leather, but they’re also 50% off — and the deal likely won’t last long. Loafers are the ‘It’ shoe among stylish women everywhere, with a range of stars including Meryl Streep, Rihanna and Kate Middleton who have rocked a pair in recent months. There are tons of options out there, including white versions that feel like a sneaker replacement, but a black croc-embossed option really says ‘I’m fancy and rich’ like no other.

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Sneakers may be the default, but they’re not the only option for spring. Loafers are stepping in as the more polished alternative — and they’re just as comfortable, if not more. This season, it’s all about swapping sporty styles for something a little more elevated. Amazon is full of comfy loafers that deliver on both […]

The LifeStride pick is also pretty comfortable, and aside from easily slipping right on (no buckling or lacing required!), they’re cushioned, supportive and flexible enough that your feet won’t be aching an hour after leaving the house. The 1-inch heel will also keep you from wobbling around like a baby deer, and even if you end up on slippery ground, these shoes have traction for extra stability.

Amazon shoppers compare these shoes to “walking on clouds,” swearing that they’re the “most comfortable shoe” they’ve ever worn.

“These shoes are perfect for my job, which requires me to be on my feet all day,” one reviewer wrote. “I’ve found that they’re more comfortable than more expensive brands, and they don’t hurt my feet at all!!”

“These look good with so many things,” added another customer, who called the shoes their new favorite. “Will purchase in additional colors.”

If black croc loafers aren’t quite your style, the same shoes come in brown and classic black, with wide sizing available. No matter which color you choose, you’ll likely be surprised at how many ways you can wear these babies. While Klum used her own pair to pull together her sheer top, black blazer and jeans combo, the LifeStride alternative would also work well with a breezy shirtdress, structured work trousers and even an itty-bitty mini skirt. You’ll likely wear them as often as your ballet flats or sneakers, so that $40 will be well spent!

Shop this pair now and embrace your inner style icon.

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Looking for something else? Explore more loafers here and don’t forget to check out all of Amazon’s Daily Deals for more great finds!

Related: Copy Katie Holmes’ $1,090 Rich Mom Spring Loafers Look for Just $47

Katie Holmes is proving (once again) that no one does polished spring style quite like she does. The actress turned New York City sidewalks into her personal runway with a breezy blue-and-red printed maxi skirt, a simple white T-shirt and sophisticated black loafers that instantly caught our attention. The entire look feels effortless, elevated and […]

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Pop star Britney Spears is prompting fresh concern after new allegations that she was acting erratically at a restaurant in Los Angeles. Eyewitnesses claim that the “Oops!… I Did It Again” singer was smoking indoors, barking, and even forgot to leave her knife on the table as she was leaving the restaurant. As of the time of this writing, the “Toxic” singer has yet to address the accusations.

On May 14, TMZ reported that the Princess of Pop was dining at the Blue Dog Tavern in Sherman Oaks on Wednesday, May 13. Eyewitnesses told the outlet that the “Gimme More” singer was “raising her voice, screaming, and even barking at times.” Those witnesses described her behavior as “chaotic” and “kind of sad.”

One restaurant patron claimed that the pop star walked by their table holding a knife, although it’s possible that she just forgot to put it down at her table. They were also told that the “Circus” singer lit a cigarette near the door, prompting staff to intervene. They reportedly asked her companion to put it out.

Who Was Britney Dining With?

It’s unclear who Britney was dining with, but he was simply described as a man. It’s not clear whether she was dining with her sons, Sean Preston, 20, or Jayden James, 19, although one patron told TMZ she reportedly told the man she was dining with, “I love you.” It’s possible that it was one of her sons, but that has not been confirmed at this time.

Britney reportedly ordered a burger and fries, but the outlet was told that she barely ate and mostly just picked at her fries. The source shared that she left plenty of food behind, and apparently, an unfinished glass of orange juice. The witness also claims she left a bit of a mess, saying the area under her table looked “like a toddler had been there.”

Britney Spears Was Reportedly Taken Home By Security

TMZ obtained a photo of a crumpled menu allegedly left behind at Britney’s table. Apparently, despite the commotion, many patrons didn’t realize that they were dining with the “…Baby One More Time” hitmaker until she had already left the restaurant. Afterward, diners were supposedly saying that this would “only happen in L.A.”

Other sources told the outlet that the “Crossroads” actress was taken home by security. It stands to reason that she would not be driving, as she pled guilty to reckless driving after her DUI arrest on May 4.

Inside Britney Spears’ DUI Case and Resolution

In March, the “Womanizer” singer was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence. She was arrested, booked, and released the following day. A few weeks after the arrest, she voluntarily checked into a rehab facility in order to seek treatment with the encouragement of her two sons.

She was not in court for the May 4 arraignment, in which she accepted a plea deal. Her attorney, Michael A. Goldstein, agreed to plead guilty to a wet reckless at Ventura Superior Court. She was sentenced to 12 months of summary probation and one day in jail by Ventura County Commissioner Matthew Nemerson. Her jail time was credited as time served, as reported by PEOPLE magazine.

On April 30, prosecutors in the Ventura County District Attorney’s Office announced that she had been charged with a misdemeanor, but admitted that she would likely be offered the wet reckless because she did not have a prior DUI history, and there was no crash or injury at the time of her arrest.

Britney Must See A Psychiatrist Twice A Month

In addition to her probation, the singer was fined $571.00 and ordered to attend a three-month DUI program, during which drivers complete 30 hours of class. She also agreed to see a psychologist once a week and a psychiatrist twice a month. In addition, her vehicle was authorized to be searched for drugs and alcohol.

“Through her plea today, Britney has accepted responsibility for her conduct.  She has taken significant steps to implement positive change, which is clearly reflected in the Ventura County District Attorney’s decision to reduce the charge in this case and dismiss the DUI,” Goldstein said in a statement. “Britney appreciates this discretion and is also grateful for the outpouring of support she has received.”

Ventura County District Attorney Erik Nasarenko confirmed that the “Sometimes” singer made a plea through her lawyer and praised her for taking responsibility at the “earliest stage.”

“We do not want Miss Spears to reoffend,” Nasarenko said outside the courthouse.

It’s been a difficult year for Doctor Who fans, but if they listen closely, they can hear the distinctive “vworps” of the TARDIS growing ever louder. The revived Doctor Who series that ran from 2005 to 2022 has been unavailable to stream in the US for some time, but it’s finally found a new streaming companion. And you won’t have to travel into the future to watch it; it’s hitting a new streaming service in less than a month.

Collider is proud to exclusively announce that all 13 seasons and 176 episodes, including all the series’ special episodes, of the revived Doctor Who are coming to AMC+ this summer. That means you’ll be able to relive the adventures of Christopher Eccleston, David Tennant, Matt Smith, Peter Capaldi, and Jodie Whittaker for the first time on US streaming in years. What’s more, AMC+ is offering a limited-time deal of $29.99 USD for a full year of AMC+; the offer ends on May 25. Remember: time travel is not yet possible, so once that offer’s gone, you can’t go back to claim it. You’ll also have to travel forward in time the slow way to June 11, when Doctor Who lands on AMC+.

What Is the Revived ‘Doctor Who’ Series About?

After the cancellation of Doctor Who on the BBC in 1989, the series was adrift for decades; a 1996 TV movie starring Paul McGann as the Doctor failed to revive interest in the long-running series about an immortal alien and his time-travelling police box. Finally, in 2005, longtime fan Russell T. Davies was recruited to resurrect and modernize the series; with Eccleston as the new Doctor and Billie Piper as his new companion, the series was a surprise hit. Eccleston, displeased with the production, departed after a single season, but his replacement, Tennant, proved even more popular. For the first time in its existence, the series became a worldwide phenomenon, and broke through in the United States to a degree it never had before. The series passed a number of milestones during this time, including the first ever conflict between the Daleks and the Cybermen, the first female Doctor, and the show’s 50th anniversary special, which united Tennant and Smith’s Doctors with the mysterious War Doctor (John Hurt).

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AMC+’s offerings will not include the 26 seasons of the classic series that ran from 1963 to 1989. It will also not include the 60th anniversary specials with the return of Tennant’s Tenth Doctor, or the two seasons starring Ncuti Gatwa as the Doctor that are currently streaming on Disney+.

Doctor Who will stream on AMC+ starting on June 11. Stay tuned to Collider for future updates.

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2005 – 2022-00-00

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Graeme Harper, Euros Lyn, Douglas Mackinnon, Jamie Magnus Stone, Charles Palmer, Rachel Talalay, Joe Ahearne, James Strong, Jamie Childs, Saul Metzstein, Toby Haynes, Wayne Che Yip, Nick Hurran, Richard Clark, James Hawes, Daniel Nettheim, Colin Teague, Keith Boak, Azhur Saleem, Adam Smith, Andrew Gunn, Nida Manzoor, Lawrence Gough, Paul Murphy

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Riz Ahmed has revealed that he had no qualms about working with Amazon on his latest project, “Bait.”

The actor made the comments amid long-standing accusations against the streaming giant regarding the alleged exploitation of workers.

Explaining why he was not concerned about the collaboration, Ahmed offered a philosophical response, saying he is determined to use his “stories” to help drive change from within the industry.

Following the debut of the six-part limited series, “Bait”, Riz Ahmed spoke to GQ for a cover feature exploring his life and career.

Among the key questions raised was whether he had any concerns about working with Amazon on the project, especially in light of ongoing controversies surrounding the company and allegations of worker exploitation.

While the actor said he had no interest in defending the company against such accusations, he noted that every means of making money isn’t ever really clean. He added that, for him as an artist, what matters most is whether he changes the room when he enters it, or the room changes him.

He added: “I’m determined to step inside of things and interrogate them, to use them to tell my stories and to try and change them and not have them change me as far as possible.”

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Riz Ahmed Reflects On The Personal Weight Of ‘Bait’

In “Bait,” Ahmed portrays a struggling actor who is thrust into a media frenzy after being spotted leaving an audition for the role of James Bond

On the surface, many might think playing the character was easy for Ahmed, given his accomplishments and formal training at the Royal Central School of Speech and Drama.

However, he said the role involved a deeper internal struggle for him, as the character was required to “embrace himself and his vulnerability” to achieve self-love.

“[For] me to make it, it’s also me having to take off the mask, me having to expose myself in messy vulnerability,” Ahmed told the outlet about the series. “Part of me is like, ‘I want everyone to see this.’ Part of me is like, ‘Does everyone have to see this?’”

Landing ‘Star Wars’ Was A Shock For The Actor

In Hollywood, Ahmed has come a long way since his breakout role in “Nightcrawler.” His résumé has expanded to include appearances in major studio productions such as “Jason Bourne,” “Venom,” and “Rogue One: A Star Wars Story,” and he has earned Academy Award and Golden Globe nominations.

However, Ahmed considers his “Star Wars” role the most surprising of them all, especially because he was going through a period of uncertainty in his life when he didn’t see himself landing such projects.

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“That had come completely out of the blue—I was in my 30s; that world didn’t seem to hold a lot for someone like me,” Ahmed revealed.

The Actor Explains Why He Is Not Chasing Blockbusters

Rather than focusing on landing even more big-budget roles, Ahmed appears to have developed a stronger interest in more niche and unconventional projects in recent years. His last major blockbuster was “Venom” in 2018, and there currently does not appear to be another big-budget film on his immediate horizon.

According to the actor, he has found greater satisfaction in playing the kinds of roles featured in smaller, more personal productions because of the creative fulfillment they offer, compared to big-budget films that often follow only a “certain workflow.”

“The thing I felt like I needed to tap into more after that was, ‘How can I draw from my own life? How can I make more personal work?’” Ahmed recalled the thought process he had after starring in “Venom.”

Riz Ahmed Reveals The Lesson Behind His Personal Work

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Despite his preference for more personal projects, work has continued to receive critical acclaim. In 2022, his short film “The Long Goodbye” won the Academy Awards for Best Live Action Short Film.

A year earlier, “Sound of Metal” earned Ahmed Best Actor nominations at several major award ceremonies, including the Academy Awards and the Golden Globe Awards.

Choosing this path has led to an important lesson for him, one tied to an idea about acting he has carried with him since childhood.

He said, “[I had] this idea of putting on a mask whenever I would prepare for a role. I would never draw from anything in my own life; it would always be research-based. [I realized] taking the mask off is harder than putting it on. That was the real watershed for me.”

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Nick Lachey opened up about recently sharing a flight with his ex-wife, Jessica Simpson.

“It was strangely OK,” Lachey said on the Wednesday, May 13, episode of Watch What Happens Live With Andy Cohen, noting that Simpson, 45, was on the plane to Hawaii with her mother, her three children and estranged husband Eric Johnson.

“You know, it’s been 20 years, and so we hadn’t seen each other in those 20 years and then spent six and a half hours on a flight to Hawaii together. When I say ‘spent,’ [I mean] in the same vicinity. Everyone was very cordial, very respectful,” Nick, 52, said, adding that he was on the flight with his current wife, Vanessa Lachey, 45, and their three children.

He said, “It was honestly … it was fine.”

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Exes Jessica Simpson and Nick Lachey are often still asked about their relationship and former reality series, Newlyweds. Simpson and Lachey tied the knot in 2002. After less than four years of marriage, she filed for divorce in December 2005, citing “irreconcilable differences.” “After three years of marriage, and careful thought and consideration, we have […]

Us Weekly reported in April that Nick and Simpson had ended up on the same flight the month prior. “They actually did say hello, and it was a nice, cordial conversation,” a source shared at the time.

Nick and Simpson were married from 2002 to 2006 and starred on the hit MTV reality show Newlyweds: Nick and Jessica. They separated in 2005 and finalized their divorce the following year.

Simpson shared her thoughts about her relationship with Nick in her 2020 memoir, Open Book, writing, “Nick loved the fact I was so strong in my faith and that I had this wide-eyed innocent approach to life. When he proposed in 2002, I said yes. We were young and pioneering our way through reality television, always miked and always on. We worked and we were great at it but when it came time to being alone, we weren’t great at it anymore.”

She added: “I was 22, and I had just pledged my life and destiny of this man. And I don’t regret it. Nick was meant to be my husband. No one else was supposed to have my virginity.”

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Jessica Simpson and Nick Lachey were once among the hottest couples in Hollywood. The “Irresistible” singer and the 98 Degrees member tied the knot in October 2002 after four years of dating. Though the pair were already known as an “It” couple, they reached a new level of fame with their 2003 MTV reality show, […]

In her memoir, Simpson also opened up about having an emotional affair with her Dukes of Hazzard costar Johnny Knoxville.

“We wrote these flowery love letters back and forth, often at night with Nick passed out in the bed next to me,” she wrote about Knoxville, who was also married at the time. “We talked about music, and I would listen to Johnny Cash songs he suggested just to feel like we were still together. … It’s like Johnny and I were prison pen pals, two people who wanted too much to be with each other but were kept apart — by bars, by our stars, by our respective spouses.”

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In December 2024, Nick talked about the emotional impact of his divorce from the singer.

“I, too, was previously married, divorced, so I understand the hurt, the scars that exist from that,” Nick told a contestant on an episode of Netflix’s The Ultimatum season 3.

“Don’t let your past define your future,” Nick advised the contestant, sharing how he found love with Vanessa following his divorce from Simpson.

In a video shared on social media, Justin Laboy posted footage of Coi Leray relaxing on a boat, surrounded by crystal-clear, light-blue water, while celebrating her 29th birthday. Rocking a pink one-piece swimsuit, Coi appeared completely in her element as she vibed to the music playing in the background. At one moment, she was looking at her phone, and pointed toward the beach nearby while Justin followed her gesture with the camera.

Justin also paired the clip with a heartfelt birthday message dedicated to the rapper. He wrote, “HAPPY BIRTHDAY MY COI…THE ONLY WORD IN MY VOCABULARY FOR THE REST OF THE MONTH IS ‘YES’ RUN THAT SH*T UPPP YOU DESERVE THE WORLD AND PRINCESS TREATMENT FOREVERRR.” The post quickly grabbed attention online, with fans flooding the comments over the couple’s chemistry and Justin’s public display of affection.

Roomies Say Justin Is Setting The Bar TOO High

Folks quickly ran to The Shade Room’s Instagram comment section to share their thoughts on Justin Laboy and Coi Leray’s sweet birthday moment. Plenty of users said they absolutely love the couple together and praised Justin for treating Coi like a “princess.” Others joked that they’re now looking for a “Laboy” of their own after seeing his romantic birthday message. And of course, a few commenters made it clear that Justin better not fumble the relationship.

One Instagram user @mermaidvibezz2 said, “I love them together 😍😍😍 HBD Coi💞”

This Instagram user @baby_cee5 added, “yal ain’t gone like this but he love that girl 😍”

And, Instagram user @krashedout_ceo wrote, “This is what happens when both parties are intentional 💯❤️ Im such a lover girl 😒 .. I love this for them“

Meanwhile, Instagram user @coopdajuice joked, “Somebody said dating the quote page is crazy 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂”

While Instagram user @official_1_of_1 commented, “Bro better not be playing with that“

Finally, Instagram user @manilaempress added “I need me a Laboyyyyyyyy.”