Spoiler Alert: This list contains spoilers for The Boys series finale.After five seasons that only kept getting less and less of fans’ love, Prime Video’s The Boys has finally come to an end. Though rushed, the conclusion was at least somewhat satisfying, but that doesn’t detract from the fact that the final season of this superhero series that audiences had grown to leave has been at best, divisive; and at worst, downright generally disliked.

One of the elements that best represents the kind of mixed bag that the fifth season of The Boys was is its death scenes. Whereas some of them were true standout moments, bringing a satisfying sense of closure to some of the series’ most beloved characters, others felt like cheap cop-outs with enough plot holes to make Swiss cheese jealous. But when all is said and done, The Boys will always be remembered as one of those action shows that kept people hooked throughout, and they had the death scenes to show why. This list will only count major character deaths, meaning the deaths of characters who had a more-than-meaningful impact on the narrative.

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Black Noir II

Played by Nathan Mitchell

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It’s really not difficult at all to point out what’s not only the worst death in the final season of The Boys, but may even be the most ridiculous death in the entire show. The death of the original Black Noir (Nathan Mitchell) at Homelander’s (Antony Starr) hands back in season three was one of that season’s most affecting moments, a conclusion for one of the show’s coolest villains which had proper build-up and felt like it made sense for Noir. Black Noir II (Mitchell) may not have been one of the best villains in TV history, but he was at least a compelling replacement. The way he went out is nothing short of shameful.

The Deep (Chace Crawford), a character who the show has never pretended is anything more than comedic relief, is the one to take out a character arguably more powerful than him with… a mic cord and a knife? A hyper-strong character who can fly, making use of neither of his abilities, going out like any random mortal was definitely among the season’s most pathetically poorly written and poorly executed moments. Any potential that Noir II might have had went straight into the gutter with this death scene.

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Oh Father

Played by Daveed Diggs

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Daveed Diggs‘ Oh Father was one of the new additions to the villain roster of the final season of The Boys, arguably the most important of the bunch. So important, in fact, that the character plays a key role in the finale, being one of the last lines of defense between the Boys and Homelander. His dynamic with characters like Starlight (Erin Moriarty) and Homelander himself was fascinating, but in the end, it’s tragically ironic that the show’s loudest character went out with such a whimper.

In full Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness fashion, Oh Father dies by having his screaming powers redirected inwards, quite literally blowing his mind. The only issue? The whole thing plays out in a way so rushed that it inevitably brings up plot problems. Even if this special titanium ball gag could somehow contain the entirety of Oh Father’s scream and somehow not rip MM’s (Laz Alonso) arms off in the process, how could MM have known that this was a special ball gag? A death at Homelander’s hands would have felt like a much more fitting ending for Oh Father.

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President Steven Calhoun

Played by David Andrews

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Steven Calhoun (David Andrews) becomes President of the United States at the end of the show’s fourth season, after conspiring with Homelander and the rest of the corrupt superheroes. Right off the bat, the show makes it abundantly clear that this isn’t a man we’re supposed to take seriously. Through and through, Calhoun remained Homelander’s puppet all the way until the end.

Loyalty to Homelander became only a part of the equation in Season 5. In order to really be on his good side, his followers had to firmly believe he was their God, and Calhoun’s inability to do so was what brought him his death. It’s a fitting moment, but the fact that its aftermath doesn’t really go anywhere interesting retroactively takes away plenty of points from the scene. Ashley (Colby Minifie) doesn’t really do anything particularly mind-blowing as President, and Homelander’s further approach to power barely leads anywhere shocking.

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The Deep

Played by Chace Crawford

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The fact that Chace Crawford’s Deep, one of the most inept and ridiculously dumb characters in the entire show, made it all the way from the pilot to the series finale is hilarious and admirable in equal measure. But of course, he was the kind of villain that had to go, and no one felt like a more fitting hero to bring about his downfall than Starlight.

The Boys has always been one of those action shows that are fast-paced from start to finish, and the fight between Starlight and Deep is no exception. There’s some delicious irony to Deep being taken out by those he has hurt the most over the course of the series, the inhabitants of the ocean; but the writing of the scene puts a bit of a stain on the whole ordeal. Namely, Starlight had no way of knowing that the sea had turned against Deep. So, her taking him to the beach to have their final confrontation and then actually throwing him into the ocean felt like the sort of stupid decision that, under better-written circumstances, Starlight would have never made.

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Terror

Played by Bentley Alexander the Bulldog

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Every good show needs a good boy, and The Boys‘ was Terror, Billy Butcher’s (Karl Urban) loyal English bulldog. He has never been one of the series’ most prominent characters, but over the course of this fifth season, he started showing up more frequently. When fans saw that the show was spending so long building up the importance of Butcher and Terror’s relationship, they should have been able to predict that the dog’s life was in danger.

Sad though it may have definitely been, Terror’s death unfortunately felt like more of a plot device used only as a turning point for the narrative. It’s actually Ryan’s (Cameron Crovetti) rejection of Butcher that sends him off the deep end, and Terror’s passing is only used as a catalyst to make the anti-hero realize he has nothing left and send him on the final stretch of his Supe-killing crusade. It’s a noble death, but not all that impactful in the grand scheme of things.

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Firecracker

Played by Valorie Curry

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Introduced in the penultimate season of The Boys, Valorie Curry‘s Firecracker immediately became one of the show’s most entertaining and compelling characters. Season 5 did a phenomenal job of expanding her complexity and diving deep into her nuances. But in a show like this, when a character starts to receive a lot more development than before so close to the finish line, it’s typically a surefire sign that their days are numbered. Such was the case with Firecracker.

Firecracker’s death was one of the most dramatic moments of the season. It felt like her dynamic with characters like Oh Father and Starlight still had a lot of gas left in the tank, but that only made her death at Homelander’s hands all the more shocking. It felt like a fitting ending for her, and it also served as a potent turning point for the show’s main villain, showing just how unstable he had become.

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Frenchie

Played by Tomer Capone

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Saying that Frenchie (Tomer Capone) is one of The Boys‘ best non-Supe characters would be an understatement. He’s right there in the title of the series, one of the beloved characters that fans got to spend five full seasons with. Anyone with eyes, however, could have seen the writing on the wall from pretty early on in Season 5 that there was practically no way the Frenchman would make it out of this whole ordeal alive. Thankfully, the writers allowed him to go out like what he always was: a true hero.

Frenchie dies doing what he does best: saving Kimiko (Karen Fukuhara). It’s a deeply touching moment, one that Tomer Capone and Karen Fukuhara act the hell out of. Frenchie’s final words to Homelander, “I bet you’ve never danced a day in your life,” are a phenomenal way of sealing the character’s arc. In more ways than one, Frenchie was always essential to the show’s heart and moral compass, and his excellently-executed death scene is one that fans won’t soon forget.

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Homelander

Played by Antony Starr

Over the course of these five seasons, Antony Starr and The Boys‘ writing team have been building up Homelander as one of the greatest, most fascinating, and most genuinely terrifying villains in the history of modern television. His final confrontation against Butcher, Ryan, and Kimiko is the heart-racing sequence that the entirety of The Boys has been building up to, and his actual death scene is perhaps the most satisfying moment the show ever delivered.

Staying mostly true to the essence of the comics, Homelander’s de-powered death scene was the cherry on top of a final season that was otherwise a pretty shapeless cake. Watching him beg for his life, debasing his own ego and showing himself as the true pathetic loser that he had been since Season 1, made his killing at Butcher’s hands an immensely cathartic moment that made millions of fans around the world go “finally!” Though it’s a little silly that a Homelander powered-up with V1 struggled against Butcher and Ryan, whereas he managed to overcome powered-up Butcher, Hughie (Jack Quaid), and Soldier Boy (Jensen Ackles) just two seasons ago at Herogasm, the villain’s death is an incredibly satisfying scene in and of itself.

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A-Train

Played by Jessie T. Usher

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The Boys introduced many great new Supes in Season 5, but to no one’s surprise, the oldies were the ones that stole the whole season. And as far as stealing the season goes, one has to commend Jessie T. Usher and A-Train, and how the actor made his character’s sacrifice to allow the Boys to escape from prison in the season’s first episode loom large over every episode that followed. This is the kind of death that sets the tone for an entire final season. The writers made it abundantly clear right off the bat: No one is safe this season, so say your goodbyes to all your favorite characters just in case.

A-Train’s demise was poetic from start to finish. His selfless decision to help the team, his decision to steer clear of a pedestrian — standing in contrast to how he ran Robin (Jess Salgueiro) over in the series’ pilot — and his entirely fearless final words to Homelander all felt like exactly the right way to eliminate who had become one of the show’s most beloved characters.

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William Butcher

Played by Karl Urban

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Every main character of The Boys is important and has had their fair share of time under the spotlight, but if the show ever had a pair of protagonists, it was definitely Hughie and Butcher. As such, it only feels right that the true climax of The Boys‘ finale is a harrowing showdown between Butcher, who’s hell-bent on killing all Supes, and Hughie, who refuses to see his friend become the same kind of villain he had sworn to destroy.

Practically every fan of The Boys agreed that if there was one character who had no way of making it out of the finale alive, it was Butcher. After everything the character had done and put his team through, an emotionally stirring death scene felt like the only fitting outcome for him—and an emotionally stirring death scene he indeed received. Was “Blood and Bone” one of the best episodes of The Boys? Not really. But Butcher’s death ticked every box it needed to: It was cathartic, emotional, narratively fitting, well-written, and properly built up to. It may just be the best death scene in The Boys.

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Eric Kripke

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Days of Our Lives spoilers for May 25-29, 2026 stun as Gabi Hernandez (Cherie Jimenez) is confronted and she may be dumped. Meanwhile, Paulina Price (Jackée Harry) packs her bags and is ready to exit her marriage.

We will also see more on Theo Carver (Cameron Johnson) eyeing an opportunity when it comes to romance. Plus, Anna DiMera causes a lot of trouble. And EJ DiMera (Dan Feuerriegel) wonders if he’s going to come out of this resurrection mess unscathed or if he will face charges.

Now, let’s get into what is coming the week of May 25th, and as we always do on early edition day, we’re going to start with what is coming the rest of this week, then dive into next week. So…

Days of Our Lives Spoilers Wednesday, May 20th: Belle & Chad’s Big Date

On Wednesday, May 20th, it is the last episode of May Sweeps. We’ve got Belle and Chad DiMera (Connor Floyd) going out for a dinner date. They matched on Salem Singles back in November of 2025. So, this date for Belle and Chad is 6 months in the making. They sit having wine in Horton Town Square. And Belle and Chad find themselves staring at something or someone nearby.

Could be one of their exes, EJ or Cat Greene (AnnaLynne McCord), or possibly both. EJ out with Cat. Gabi goes to make Liam Selejko (Hank Northrop) an offer, and he may not be able to refuse it since he is a struggling single dad. Gabi may offer Liam a little stack of cash to either leave Salem with his kiddo or just to dump Arianna Horton (Vico Escorcia) and never go out with her again. Of course, she’s going to be really mad at Gabi over this stunt because, you know, she’s going to find out.

DOOL Spoilers: Amy Desperate for Justice

Cat has questions for EJ as she told Rafe she’s worried what EJ might recall if he gets a hypnosis session with Marlena. And with Chad and Belle staring, it might be at Cat and EJ. Also, I wonder if he’s going to tell Cat about the hospital board opening an inquiry into his secret science project. And I do wonder if EJ will confide in Cat and if she can squeeze some info out of EJ that might help the ISA with their investigation.

Amy is mourning her daughter Sophia Choi (Rachel Boyd) on Wednesday. So, we’ll see if Jada Hunter (Elia Cantu) team found her body and whether Amy and Jason Choi (Steven O. Young) are going to keep pushing D.A. Bell to press charges against Holly Jonas (Ashley Puzemis) for cyber bullying. Also on Wednesday, Arianna and Holly talk. They’re both struggling with guilt about Sophia’s alleged suicide. And we may see Ari and Holly having different takes on how things went down with Sophia, and they may bicker.

Thursday, May 21st on Days: Xander Runs an Idea by Gwen

On Thursday, May 21st, Xander Kiriakis (Paul Telfer) has a suggestion for Gwen Rizech (Emily O’Brien). Now, remember, she pressed Xander on wanting more than just cheeky fun, so he may offer a compromise to Gwen. Also, remember Leo Stark (Greg Rikkart) and Gwen ran into Kristen DiMera (Stacy Haiduk) at the Salem Inn looking disheveled. So, I wonder how long until Gwen realizes that Xander was playing hide the Loukaniko with Kristen. That’s Greek sausage, by the way.

Anna DiMera (Leann Hunely) is a very frustrated woman and Tony DiMera (Thaao Phenglis) tries to reason with her. Now, we know Anna didn’t want to come back to Salem for Stefano DiMera’s (Joseph Mascolo) will reading and she wants to leave ASAP, but Tony may tell Anna he’s got to sort the CEO situation first. Gabi told Tony no, but Theo just told Gabi she would be a great CEO.

This week, Anna is going to head over to Titan and she drops a bombshell on Philip Kiriakis (John-Paul Lavoisier). So, I wonder if Anna tells Philip that Gabi planted a bug in the CEO office for Tony and that Gabi’s the reason Tony was able to nearly topple Titan. Anna may think that this will get Gabi to come back to DiMera and take the CEO spot.

Days of our Lives Spoilers: Philip Comes Clean to Gabi

We’re also going to see Philip telling Gabi the truth on Thursday. This may be about what Anna tells him that dropped Philip’s jaw, or he may come clean on the Johnny DiMera (Carson Boatman) and Bonnie Kiriakis (Judi Evans) book scheme. Meanwhile, Paulina goes to meet Lexie Carver (Nikki Crawford). Obviously, Paulina and Lexie both love Abe Carver (James Reynolds), so this should be a very interesting meetup on Days of our Lives.

Lexie wasn’t too keen on Paulina’s shady past when she read about what she did in Salem. But Lexie did admit to Kayla Brady (Mary Beth Evans) that she’s been not quite an angel either. And Theo is pressing his dad, Abe, to not put off a decision about Lexie versus Paulina. So, we’ll see if Lexie is going to be Abe’s choice or if it’s going to be Paulina.

Abe hinted to EJ that he would stick with Paulina, but we know Theo would prefer his dad with Lexie. And this week, Paulina tells Abe that she is moving out and her bags are packed. So, it sounds like she’s ready to exit her marriage after her chat with Lexie. The question is, will Abe agree to let her go?

Days of our Lives Spoilers Friday, May 22nd:

On Friday, May 22nd, Xander surprises Sarah. She already treated Xander’s kinky sex injury. I’m sure Sarah knows he was lying because he had ligature marks on his wrist. So, I wonder if Xander’s going to tell Sarah he and Gwen are done and over. I’m guessing he’s not going to admit to smashing Kristen because Sarah hates Kristen even more than she dislikes Gwenny.

Kayla and Steve Johnson (Stephen Nichols) discuss their long-running romance. Expect loads of flashbacks of Kayla and Patch over the years. Mary Beth Evans has hit her milestone 40 years as Kayla. We’ll also see Steve ask if Kayla’s ready for another adventure. And she tells Steve with him by her side, she’s always ready. He and Kayla and Stephanie Johnson (Abigail Klein) are supposed to be packing off to China for Tripp Dalton (Lucas Adams) wedding to Wendy Shin (Victoria Grace).

I’m also wondering if Stephanie is going to leave her gun casually in the desk drawer and Alex Kiriakis (Robert Scott Wilson) finds it and freaks out when she’s back from China for just leaving a gun unsecured. Now, his daughter Kelsey is going to be visiting and she can’t grab it yet, but it’s very careless.

Days of our Lives Spoilers: Gabi: Philip Kaput?

Gabi confesses on Friday. She may finally tell Philip the truth about working with Tony. We know that Gabi has wanted to come clean to Philip for a while. And unless it’s a fantasy sequence in Gabi’s head, things are about to get dicey because Philip tells Gabi he’s done. Philip says he doesn’t want anything to do with her and tells Gabi, “Pack your things and get the hell out.” She’s completely shocked. So, wait to see if this is a fake out promo scene or the real deal and Philip and Gabi are truly done.

I know Theo would be excited if they split. Gwen is surprised to see her dad, Jack Deveraux (Matthew Ashford), at her door at the Salem Inn on Friday. And Gwen asks, “Why is Jack there?” Maybe it’s about father-daughter bonding, or it may be about Lexie’s resurrection. By the end of the week, Xander circles back around to Kristen and wants more despite the excruciating pain from their last intimate encounter.

And I wonder if Leo or Gwen will spot him with Kristen. Stephanie checks in on Alex. So Stephanie may be calling from China if they’ve left by then because she’s got to go to her brother’s wedding. And she told Alex to stay in Salem and not go along and just spend time bonding with Kelsey.

Week of May 25th-29th on DOOL: Stephanie Heads to China

The week of May 25th through the 29th, we could see Marlena Evans (Diedre Hall) putting EJ under hypnosis. He really wants to know more about his time in Italy at the hospital with Cat, but of course she’s worried EJ will remember something that will out her as ISA. Holly may need a lawyer soon, and I’m sure Justin Kiriakis (Wally Kurth) would take the case. Steve, Kayla, and Stephanie are heading off to China, and I wonder if something will happen with Alex while she is gone out of town.

Jack may want something from Gwen. Looks like Jack came to Salem with an agenda. Ari may grill Liam if he takes a step back from her. No doubt she’s going to find out Gabi approached Liam with an offer and Ari’s going to be big mad.

But if her mom just got dumped by Philip, things could turn really explosive between mother and daughter. They’ve been fighting a lot lately. Paulina is planning to move out, but will Abe stop her? Theo is there to comfort Gabi and we know he wants lots more from her. And Alex, Joy Wesley (AlexAnn Hopkins) and Kelsey share some sweet moments bonding.

As we wait for the return of Alan Ritchson‘s Lee Child’s acclaimed literary creation, Reacher, and more news from Amazon’s ongoing hunt for the next James Bond, Prime Video remains the place to be for fans of action. Boasting a catalog that is bursting at the seams with skull-cracking and ass-kicking, Prime is the most popular destination for many fans of adrenaline-fueled TV and film, with one of the streamer’s flagship action franchises finally getting a new installment.

The Tom Clancy-inspired action series Jack Ryan, which first debuted in 2018, did so to huge popularity, becoming one of Prime Video’s most-watched shows ever. Over 1.15 billion viewing minutes were recorded during mid-2023 for the final season of the series, which sadly came to an end after the COVID-19 pandemic caused frustrating delays. Ever since that finale first premiered on the streamer, fans have been desperate to see the return of John Krasinski’s titular former U.S. Marine.

On Wednesday, May 20, 2026, that hope became a reality, with the release of Tom Clancy’s Jack Ryan: Ghost War to Prime Video. Packed with talent, including Krasinski, Wendell Pierce (Superman), Sienna Miller (American Sniper), and Michael Kelly (Lioness), the new movie boasts the talent of director Andrew Bernstein and writer Aaron Rabin alongside Krasinski. Sadly, the film’s streaming debut has been hurt by first reviews from critics, which are almost universally scathing. On review aggregator Rotten Tomatoes, Tom Clancy’s Jack Ryan: Ghost War has debuted with just 36%, a far cry from the 80% average score of the five-year series.

What Are Critics Saying About ‘Tom Clancy’s Jack Ryan: Ghost War’?

As the world tucks into this latest installment in the Jack Ryan franchise, it’s difficult not to feel like its start to streaming life has been tainted by such a poor first response. But what exactly are critics saying? “Ghost War wants to feel like a bigger, sharper return for the franchise, but it too often settles for the safest version of itself,” wrote Tania Hussain for Collider, with ScreenRant’s Brandon Zachary admitting that the film “could have been something bigger and better.” Much of the criticism thrown the film’s way has been directed at a lack of originality, with one critic summarizing neatly, saying, “It’s generic, personality-free and very streaming.”

Tom Clancy’s Jack Ryan: Ghost War is streaming now on Prime Video. Stay tuned for more stories on Collider.

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Prime Video’s Mr. and Mrs. Smith, based on the 2005 Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie-led film of the same name, had a wonderful start to streaming life in 2024. According to Nielsen, the show earned just shy of 1 billion minutes viewed in its first three days of availability. After becoming the most-watched series on Prime Video in more than 130 countries, Mr. and Mrs. Smith became one of the top five new series debuts of all time for Amazon, in terms of total viewers in the U.S. Add this to 16 Emmy nominations and two wins for its opening season, and nothing could seemingly stop the show.

However, that all changed when reported casting deal issues and creative differences left Season 2 in a difficult position, with it announced last year that production had been put on indefinite delay. Thankfully, many months later, it seems we are back on track with production starting in Los Angeles last month. Michael (Donald Glover) and Alana (Maya Erskine) will return for the second season, although in what capacity is unclear, with it expected that younger Mr. and Mrs. Smith pairs will take the spotlight. One of these will be portrayed by Talia Ryder and Mark Eydelshteyn, with the other pair looking ready to feature one of Hollywood’s most famous names.

According to a new report, Francesca Scorsese (Christmas Eve in Miller’s Point), daughter of veteran director Martin Scorsese, will star as Jane Smith in Season 2 of the hit Prime Video thriller. Scorsese has previously appeared in a selection of hit shows, including HBO’s limited series We Are Who We Are, co-created and directed by Luca Guadagnino. It is also reported that Glover will return to direct multiple episodes of the second season after his work behind the camera on the Season 1 finale, “A Breakup.”

Francesca Scorsese’s Latest Movie Is a Netflix Hit

Before she steps into a possible leading role in Mr. & Mrs. Smith Season 2, Scorsese’s latest movie has proven a big hit on the Netflix charts. Roommates, the latest project from filmmaker Chandler Levack, debuted on the world’s biggest streamer on April 17 and became an instant hit, scoring an impressive 8.8 million views (15.7 million hours) in its first week. This success continued into the second week with a reported 12.1 million views, helping propel Roommates into the top 3 on Netflix. The film features Scorsese as part of a stacked ensemble including stars Sadie Sandler and Chloe East, alongside the likes of Billy Bryk, Sarah Sherman, Natasha Lyonne, Nick Kroll, Aidan Langford, Josh Segarra, Martin Herlihy, Janeane Garofalo, Carol Kane, and more.

Mr. and Mrs. Smith is available to stream on Prime Video. Stay tuned to Collider for more updates.

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Brooke Shields wasn’t necessarily happy about her daughter, Rowan Henchy, joining the cast of Bravo’s “Next Gen NYC.” However, after she learned her daughter signed on the dotted line, she gave the 23-year-old a solid piece of career advice.

Speaking with Jenna Bush Hager and Sheinelle Jones on “TODAY,” the “Suddenly Susan” actress acknowledged that her daughter’s start to her career is different than hers.

“They didn’t have reality shows, that’s a different….,” she said. “And you were not praised for bad behavior. Bad behavior was not really the goal. So a lot of rating is geared towards that.”

When asked whether she was nervous about her daughter being one of the main cast members on the show, Shields admitted she was “sick to my stomach.”

Brooke Shields Gave Her Daughter Advice Before Joining The Cast Of Bravo’s ‘Next Gen NYC’

Despite her fears, Shields said she gave her daughter advice on how to make the most of her time on the show.

“I said, ‘Look, don’t be a [mess] up. You know? Be the one, the voice of reason, and if you’re gonna parlay this’ — I mean it’s Bravo and Peacock, she wants to be in broadcast journalism, and she also likes being on camera — so I said, ‘See if you can translate that into another opportunity, and it’s a business choice you’re making,” she said.

Brooke Shields Has Spoken About How Her Daughter Has Inspired Her Work In The Industry

Elsewhere during the conversation, Shields noted that her daughter’s time on the show has had a positive impact on her. “Bad behavior is not the goal, and this should be a stepping stone of some kind, but it’s given her a lot of confidence in a way that’s so nice to see,” she said.

This isn’t the first time Shields has spoken about her relationship with her children. According to PEOPLE, the dynamic she shares with her children inspired her new show, “You’re Killing Me.”

“We started talking about this generational gap — all the stuff that I feel with my daughters when they make fun of me is funny,” she said.

She also shared what she hopes her role in the series will teach her daughters. “It took me a long time, longer than I hope for my girls, to realize that my voice really was important,” she said.

‘Next Gen NYC’ Will Premiere In June 2026

In addition to Shields’ daughter, Rowan, joining season 2 of “Next Gen NYC,” other newcomers, Liam Obergfoll and Kendall White, are joining the fold, according to a previous report from The Blast.

The trio will be joined by returners Ariana Biermann, Riley Burruss, Emira D’Spain, Brooks Marks, Ava Dash, Gia Giudice, Georgia McCann, Charlie Cakkour, Shai Fruchter, and Hudson McLeroy.

“Eager to carve out their own identities, they’re determined to make it on their own terms while also navigating the pressure to curate the right vibe, the right circles, and a feed that keeps up with the life they’re chasing. In a world driven by image, ambition, and constant visibility, they quickly learn that making it is one thing — holding onto it, and each other, is another,” the series synopsis read.

Another Celebrity Mom Gave Her Daughter Advice Before Joining The Bravo Series

Shields isn’t the only celebrity mom giving their daughter advice about how to navigate life in front of the cameras on the Bravo series.

Another report from The Blast details Kandi Burruss’ conversation with her daughter, Riley, before season 1 of the show aired in 2025.

“Well, I just told her don’t be on there [and] say anything that you ain’t going to stand behind. You got to make sure you keep it honest on this show,” Kandi said. “And even if you say something they don’t like, just own it and keep it pushing.”

Burruss’ advice came from her 15 years as a main cast member on Bravo’s “Real Housewives of Atlanta,” during which she had her fair share of explosive arguments.

“Don’t let them rewind no tapes on you like how they do [with] people on the shows. We not doing that,” Kandi added.

Young and the Restless spoilers for May 25-29, 2026 include Nick Newman (Joshua Morrow) absolutely unhinged and refusing to come clean and get the help that he needs. Plus, Patty Williams (Stacy Haiduk) is getting revenge on a rival with a really sneaky move that comes right out of the blue.

So, we are going to get into what is going on with Victor Newman (Eric Braeden) and his crumbling deal with Phyllis Summers (Michelle Stafford), plus what Jack Abbott (Peter Bergman) does that could make his life so much worse. And also, looks like it is time for a family intervention.

Now, as we always do on early edition day, we are going to start with what is happening the rest of this week and then we are going to talk about what is coming next week. So, let’s get right to it.

Young and the Restless Spoilers Wednesday, May 20th: May Sweeps Ends – Billy Reassures Sally

On Wednesday, May 20th on Young and the Restless, it is the final day of May sweeps and we do have some big action. Billy reassures Sally that he will not be arrested and they start making some wedding plans. So, Billy talked to wedding planner Pietro. He’s the guy who did Nikki’s big party. Unfortunately, he can’t do their wedding until 2029. And that’s too long to wait.

So, Sally says they’re just going to plan it themselves. Billy suggests a destination wedding, a carnival theme. And then finally, a small family-only event, but it’s Sally’s first wedding, so she wants something over the top. She tells Billy she wants to walk down the aisle pregnant and showing her bump and Sally is already working on her wedding dress. Billy is thrilled to be marrying Sally and they decide they’re going to get hitched in October.

Y&R Spoilers: Victor Worries about Nick

Nick drops his pill baggie then rushes to hide it as Victoria walks in to join him at Crimson Lights. She gripes to Nick about their estranged parents and Phyllis keeping Newman. Nick says they can’t stop Phyllis from being Phyllis. And then Victoria worries about Nick and starts questioning him about his addiction.

Victoria asks about rehab and Nick lies and says he went to an initial meeting and Victoria wonders why he’s so relaxed. He’s high obviously, but Nick lies and says it’s meditation he’s been trying. Victoria keeps poking and Nick doubles down on the meditation lie and Victoria is upset when Nick is clearly not being honest with her.

Young and the Restless Spoilers: Victor Won’t Budge

Meanwhile, Michael Baldwin (Christian LeBlanc) meets Victor and he tells Michael that Phyllis has till the end of the day to deliver both Matt Clark (Roger Howarth) and his company if Phyllis wants to avoid criminal charges. And Michael reminds Victor the trial is risky for him too because he did AI stuff also. But he tells Michael that in the end he really doesn’t want to put Phyllis in prison because she’s mom to his granddaughter.

But Victor will do it if she doesn’t hand both over. Michael says Phyllis thinks the Newmans would rather have Matt than the company. And Victor insists it’s got to be both. Upstairs, Matt is grilling Phyllis on insisting he stay hidden in his room. She says the Newmans know he’s in town and will grab him up. And Matt asks why Phyllis is helping him since he’s done such awful things. And she tells Matt everybody deserves a second chance.

Young and the Restless Spoilers: Phyllis Clobbers Matt

Phyllis is really cagey and says her gut tells her she can trust the man that Matt is now. Meanwhile, he says he just wants to leave Genoa City and that way Phyllis won’t be stuck between him and the Newmans and this will be over. But she warns Matt he’ll be caught the moment he walks out of that room. Phyllis offers to cut a deal with him and the Newmans and Matt wonders if he will be bad again when his memories come back. And then he insists he needs to leave town and Phyllis agrees to drive him wherever he wants to go. Sounds good, right?

Matt turns to pack up his stuff and Phyllis knocks him out cold with a steel picture frame and then she ties him up. Meanwhile, Michael asks to meet with Phyllis. So, Red snaps a picture of trussed up Matt and then she heads down to her room to meet with Michael and he says Victor set a deadline. It’s end of the day for both Matt and Newman. And Phyllis says she’s done with dealing with Victor. She also fires Michael. And then Phyllis says she can save herself.

Michael Loses His Temper

Now Michael tries warning her. And then he loses his temper and kind of rages at Phyllis because she begged him to help her. And then she’s doing this. Michael walks out mad and he goes and tells Victor she fired him so he’ll have to deal with Phyllis directly. And then Michael storms away from Victor as well, clearly tired of them both. Phyllis calls Nick and says she’s ready to finalize the deal if he can get the charges dropped. Nick says Christine Romalotti (Lauralee Bell) is open to it, but they need proof. So, Phyllis sends a photo of Matt gagged and bound. And Nick is satisfied with that.

Thursday, May 21st on Y&R: Victor & Nikki Come Together for Nick

Thursday, May 21st, we’ve got Nikki Newman (Melody Thomas Scott) and Victor ignoring their marital strife and coming together for Nick. Sounds like Victoria and Adam Newman (Mark Grossman) may bring both of their concerns to these two about Nick being back on pills. Fingers crossed that we’re going to get a full-scale intervention because he needs it. But the question is, would Nick even show up because he’s busy trying to cut this deal with Phyllis.

Also, Jack is going to see Patty in a different light on Thursday. He has some kind of change of heart about her. Now, she gave Jack truthful info about what Victor did and what he paid her to do. And Jack was intending to use that to ruin Nikki and Victor’s marriage beyond repair, but it feels like he might be switching gears.

Young and the Restless Spoilers: Kyle Questions Jack

Also this week, Kyle Abbott (Michael Mealor) asks his dad, Jack, if he is still planning to use Patty to go after Victor because, of course, Kyle was hoping to take down Victor himself. Also this week, Patty heads to Matt’s room at the GCAC and she finds him all trussed up like Phyllis left him. And we’re going to see Patty untying Matt, but the question is, will she take off with him and hide him in her room or someplace else.

That way, Phyllis can’t use him. Matt doesn’t want to stay. And I think Patty is going to take him and use him herself. Lily Winters (Christel Khalil) arrives in New York. She’s with Stephanie and Holden Novak (Nathan Owens). They’re toasting with champagne. Sounds like they’re celebrating a successful transplant for Malcolm Winters (Shemar Moore), but honestly, it’s really going to stink if Shemar Moore does not have scenes. And this all happens offscreen and we just hear about it.

Young and the Restless Spoilers Friday, May 22nd: Claire & Holden Turn Romantic

Friday, May 22nd, things turn unexpected for Claire Grace Newman (Hayley Erin) and Holden in New York. They might get really romantic. They may hop back in the sack.

And I also wonder what’s going to happen with the Audra Charles (Zuleyka Silver) secret that he promised Claire if she came to New York with him. Nikki stands her ground. Nick may be pushing back on rehab or she may be pushing back on Victor about what’s happening with Matt and the Newman deal. Jack makes a poor decision on Friday. This may be something to do with Patty or Jack may go too far looking to get personal payback on Victor.

Week of May 25th-29th: Phyllis Panics

Then the week of May 25th through the 29th, we’ve got Phyllis in crisis. She’s lost control of Matt thanks to Patty and that means Phyllis is at risk from Victor and may in fact be going to jail. If Phyllis can’t deliver Matt, bottom line, she’s in deep doo-doo. Patty’s getting attached to Matt, which might be a good thing for Jack if she swaps her fixation over onto Matt.

Cane Ashby (Billy Flynn) is still recovering from his donation procedure and is likely thrilled to hear that Malcolm is doing well after the transplant. Lily is back in Genoa City soon to check on him and we’ll see if they get closer. And also we have got his sort of brother Billy Abbott (Jason Thompson) stopping by as well to check on Cane this week and may tell him about his wedding plans. May talk to him about Cane’s criminal trial that’s coming up.

Plus, Claire and Holden look to be getting more serious. Nick is deep in crisis. He’s lying and stubbornly refusing to address his addiction. And I wonder if the Newmans are going to force him into rehab when he continues to deny that he is spiraling and back on fentanyl. Jack’s unwise choice at the end of the prior week could land him in much bigger trouble with Diane.

By Chris Snellgrove
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Older Star Trek fans frequently dunk on the Alex Kurtzman era of the franchise for many different reasons, some more justified than others. Perhaps the most frequent complaint is that the writers, actors, directors, and showrunners bringing NuTrek to life aren’t taking everything seriously enough. Diehards still see this franchise as Gene Roddenberry’s baby, and they don’t like the idea of other creators coming along and treating Star Trek as something lighthearted and silly (like, say, having a main character puke up glitter as a joke on multiple occasions).

However, there are times when Star Trek is best served by not taking everything so seriously. For example, some of the franchise’s best episodes are silly comedies, including TNG bangers like “Rascals” and “Qpid.” After TNG ended, one of the franchise’s most underrated icons actually got the job by not taking his audition seriously at all. Dominic Keating, who played Malcolm Reed on Enterprise, never received a prop that the producers sent for his audition. But that’s okay, because he actually got hired after pretending a water bottle was a plasma coil.

H2O, No

On Enterprise, Dominic Keating plays Malcolm Reed, the ship’s armory officer. While he had some fun buddy comedy adventures with Connor Trineer’s Trip Tucker character (adventures which now continue offscreen with the actors’ hilarious D-Con Chamber podcast), Reed was a relatively reserved and private character for much of the show’s run. In fact, he could be downright dour at times. When you learn how Keating actually landed the gig, though, you’ll understand that the actor is anything but dour.

Paramount was supposed to mail Keating a plasma coil prop to use as part of his audition. Sadly, somebody messed up, and the actor was sent the wrong item instead. This left him in something of a bind: should he complain to someone about getting the wrong prop, or maybe go off-script and try to make the prop he was sent somehow work? Instead, Keating embraced a cheeky third option: he simply used the water bottle that he brought onto the Paramount lot as a stand-in for the plasma coil. Despite (or perhaps because of) the water bottle shenanigans, Keating got the job and joined the Enterprise family.

Tinker, Tenor, Starfleet, Spy

Interestingly, this audition mix-up is seemingly referenced in the very first episode of Enterprise. In “Broken Bow,” there is a scene where Malcolm Reed is supposed to receive plasma coils and receives a different item altogether. No one has ever claimed responsibility for trolling Dominic Keating with that scene, so it’s possible that its inclusion in the script was just a coincidence. However, it seems far more possible that the writers and producers of Enterprise decided to include a winking nod to the actor’s hilarious bit of audition improvisation.

Reed’s character developed significantly over the course of Enterprise, and he was eventually assigned to Section 31. From everything we know about this shadowy organization, they could likely have taught the armory officer all sorts of tricks, including how to kill a man using only his thumb. But if Reed is anything like Dominic Keating, he had a special trick of his own to teach these Starfleet secret agents: how to land the biggest job of your entire life using only a water bottle!