As one of the most powerful figures in modern TV, Ryan Murphy has created a slate of genre-defining shows that consistently dominate both ratings and the cultural conversation. This year alone has already seen the release of the sci-fi body horror The Beauty and the biographical romance anthology Love Story, both of which have earned generally favorable responses from critics and audiences alike. That’s not all from Murphy in 2026, however, as his biggest fantasy series is set to return this fall after a lengthy wait, much to the excitement of longtime fans.

Having last aired in 2024, American Horror Story is back in production in New York City with some fan-favorites confirmed to return for the show’s 13th run. While primarily described as a horror anthology, the series has long incorporated elements of fantasy and the supernatural, including witchcraft, demons, vampires, and ghosts. The new season was originally expected to premiere on Halloween, October 31, 2026; however, as Murphy recently teased on Instagram, American Horror Story Season 13 may arrive sooner than anticipated.

The 13th installment of the iconic horror series turns its gaze back to Miss Robichaux’s Academy for Exceptional Young Ladies. About 24 hours ago, Murphy made the announcement, revealing the show’s return window and confirming Sarah Paulson‘s return as Cordelia Goode. “AHS 13,” the iconic director wrote. “The Return of @mssarahcatharinepaulson as Cordelia Goode. The Supreme Rises. And yes, we have rebuilt the entire Robichaux Academy. Coming this September.”

Who Stars in ‘American Horror Story’ Season 13?

Last Halloween, Murphy revealed the cast list for the highly anticipated Season 13 on Instagram, and, as American Horror Story fans know, it is similar to that of the Coven and Apocalypse seasons. The cast list includes Paulson, Evan Peters, Angela Bassett, Kathy Bates, Emma Roberts, Billie Lourd, Gabourey Sidibe, Leslie Grossman, new addition Ariana Grande, and, surprisingly, Jessica Lange. Lange, in a February 2025 interview, claimed she would not return to the series; however, on April 6, 2026, Murphy posted first-look photos of the actress dolled up like Constance Langdon, standing in front of the window of her beloved Murder House. The Instagram post’s caption read: “American Horror Story, Season 13. Day One. The return of Jessica Lange!”

American Horror Story returns this year with Season 13. You can see the first look image of Paulson above and the other posts with Roberts and Lange on Ryan Murphy’s official Instagram page. Stick with Collider for the latest entertainment updates.

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October 5, 2011

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Alfonso Gomez-Rejon, Jennifer Lynch, Michael Uppendahl, Loni Peristere, Gwyneth Horder-Payton, Ryan Murphy, David Semel, Howard Deutch, Michael Lehmann, Angela Bassett, Jeremy Podeswa, Max Winkler, Michael Rymer, Paris Barclay, Axelle Carolyn, Anthony Hemingway, Craig Zisk, Elodie Keene, Jennifer Arnold, Jessica Yu, John Scott, Laura Belsey, Liz Friedlander, Maggie Kiley

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Halley Feiffer, Ned Martel, Crystal Liu, Charlie Carver, Kristen Reidel, Adam Penn, Douglas Petrie, Todd Kubrak, Reilly Smith, Jay Beattie, Dan Dworkin, Joshua A. Green, Akela Cooper, Asha Michelle Wilson

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Of all the characters that deserve the chance of a second adaptation in HBO’s upcoming Harry Potter series, Sirius Black is high on many people’s lists. It will be at least two years until we first see how the series chooses to reinvent one of the most intricate characters in the novels, with the movies unable to dedicate enough time to his brief, three-book run. Of course, Black was played in the movies by the great Gary Oldman, and remains one of his more memorable cinematic performances.

However, the peak of Oldman’s career came after his time in the Wizarding World, when he finally took home the Academy Award for Best Actor for his portrayal of British wartime prime minister Winston Churchill in director Joe Wright‘s Darkest Hour. One of six nominations the film earned at the 90th Academy Awards, Darkest Hour also picked up a second prize for Best Makeup and Hairstyling, awarded to Kazuhiro Tsuji, David Malinowski, and Lucy Sibbick. Set in the early days of World War II, the film follows Oldman’s newly appointed prime minister as he faces the tough decision to either negotiate with the opposition or forge a legacy for himself that will be remembered forever.

At the box office, Darkest Hour was a huge success, no doubt thanks to the positive discourse around Oldman’s lead performance. Against a reported budget of $30 million, the movie grossed a huge $150 million worldwide, split between a $56 million domestic haul and $94 million from overseas markets. Almost a decade since the film’s theatrical debut, anyone looking to watch this WWII biopic will have to hurry, as Darkest Hour is officially leaving Netflix on May 1, 2026.

How Did Critics React to ‘Darkest Hour’?

The years since its Academy Awards success haven’t been kind to Darkest Hour, due mainly to many thinking it was chosen to win Oscars in the place of more deserving nominees. However, at the time it was released, Darkest Hour was nothing short of a critical darling. Scoring a “certified fresh” rating of 84% on review aggregator Rotten Tomatoes, the consensus from critics on the site reads, “Darkest Hour is held together by Gary Oldman’s electrifying performance, which brings Winston Churchill to life even when the movie’s narrative falters.”

Darkest Hour is set to leave Netflix on May 1, 2026. Make sure to stay tuned to Collider for all the latest streaming stories.

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November 22, 2017

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125minutes

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Joe Wright

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Paulina Porizkova is showing off her stunning figure in a vibrant red bikini ahead of her 61st birthday.

Taking to Instagram on Thursday, April 9, Porizkova flaunted her abs in the swimwear as she shared an empowering message about aging.

“I’m trying on this new super cute summer bikini and I’m reminded how far I’ve traveled in self-acceptance. I will be 61 tomorrow,” she said via the social media clip. “And I understand that this might sound crazy to you, but 40 years ago when I was 21 and when I was at the height of my career and supermodel-dom, that was when I felt the most insecure.”

Porizkova explained that there were several factors in her younger years that caused her to be insecure.

“[It was] partly because [of] the endless comparisons to other models by the people who employed me. I never seemed to be good enough,” she explained. “And of course, partly because my self-worth was entirely tied to my looks.”

Porizkova said she was leaving behind the insecurities to embrace her current age.

“So today I’m trying on this cute summer bikini and I flex muscles that I’ve been working my cellulite butt off for. And not necessarily so I can look best in this bikini, but to feel my best in this sixth decade,” she said.

She then joked, “You know, actually? Who am I kidding? I kicked my workout up like 10 notches because I do want to look my best this summer, but not necessarily in a bikini… in a wedding dress.”

Porizkova has often been candid about aging, beauty and body positivity via her social media posts.

Last month, Porizkova stripped down to lingerie for a shoot she shared via her Instagram, telling her followers that “good light and posing” is the secret to looking great.

“Smoke and mirrors, folks. That’s how you make it look good for a moment,” the model captioned the March 12 post. “The truth is, gravity takes its toll. But! Gravity has also built your strength so you can hold your head higher than ever.”

In July 2025, Porizkova shared another sizzling lingerie snap via her Instagram and spoke about the effort she’d put in to maintain her figure.

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“This is 60 years of sometimes healthy eating, sometimes not,” she captioned the post. “60 years of sometimes working out, sometimes not. 60 years of doing the right things followed by doing the wrong things and over again and again.”

Porizkova added that she’s still learning things in life, even when she thinks she’s “figured” everything out.

She continued, “The beauty of 60 is that now I understand the importance is IN the lesson, not passing the exam.”

Mick Fleetwood is celebrating love once again, as he marries for the fifth time. The Fleetwood Mac drummer has been married four times before to three different women, with his last divorce finalized in 2015. Now, he appears to have found happiness again, embracing a new chapter with his longtime partner, Elizabeth Jordan.

Mick Fleetwood Married In Secret

Mick Fleetwood is celebrating his marriage to Elizabeth Jordan, sharing the news on social media. On March 28, the 78-year-old drummer took to Instagram to share a few snapshots, writing that he was enjoying his honeymoon in the South Pacific.

One of the photos shows the couple, who appeared to be dressed in their wedding attire, posing for a snapshot with Fleetwood concealing their faces from the camera with his fedora. In another photo, the newlyweds were captured mid-kiss, with Jordan’s back facing the camera. Two other photos showed the musician enjoying the view and the crystal blue waters.

It isn’t known when the wedding occurred, but as musician Mike Lawson revealed on Threads last year, as reported by the Daily Mail, they were engaged in March 2025. “Mick Fleetwood just texted and said he is marrying his girlfriend of five years, Elizabeth. How cool, finding love and making that commitment is beautiful. Congrats!” Lawson wrote.

The Couple Has Been Together Since 2023

According to reports, Fleetwood and Jordan have been together since 2023, making their relationship public at the Grammy Awards, where the drummer performed a tribute to her late Fleetwood Mac bandmate, Christine McVie, who died of a stroke in 2022.

Jordan is a licensed realtor based in Hawaii and owns a property management company with properties in New York, California, and Maui. Moreover, she serves as the director for the Mick Fleetwood Foundation, a non-profit organization that Fleetwood launched in 2023 to promote and fund music education in schools.

Mick Fleetwood Has Been Married Five Times

Fleetwood has had a well-documented romantic history, with the latest union with Jordan marking his fifth marriage.

His first wife was Jenny Boyd, whom he married in 1970 and divorced six years later. However, the couple reconciled briefly, marrying for a second time in 1977 and divorcing again in 1978. They share two daughters, Amy and Lucy.

Fleetwood had an affair with bandmate Stevie Nicks while he was married to Boyd, with the drummer describing that time as “very bright and crazy” in his 2014 memoir “Play On: Now, Then, and Fleetwood Mac.” Nicks also acknowledged the affair publicly, admitting that the song “Sara” was about Fleetwood.

In 1988, Fleetwood tied the knot with Sara Recor, who was one of Nicks’ closest friends. The drummer had an affair with Recor while he was with Nicks, which strained the friendship. However, the two later reconciled. Fleetwood and Recor divorced in 1995.

Fleetwood’s third wife was Lynn Frankel, marking his fourth marriage. They married in 1995 and welcomed twin daughters, Tessa and Ruby, in 2002. They separated in 2013, and their divorce was finalized in 2015.

Online Users React To Mick Fleetwood’s Fifth Marriage

Many fans were surprised to hear about Fleetwood’s marriage and expressed their reactions on social media.

“I don’t think there’s a reasonable limit for rock stars,” one wrote, noting the drummer’s fifth time getting married. “People who marry that many times are the ultimate optimists. Congrats to them,” another added. “Still a good looking man and she is very pretty. Best of luck to both of them,” one wrote.

“He will never break the chain,” one user commented, referencing Fleetwood Mac’s classic song, “The Chain.” “Fifth time lucky!” said another.

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At a time when Netflix wasn’t taking risks, Altered Carbon had the makings of a sci-fi classic. Adapted from Richard Morgan’s book of the same name, the series showcases a cyberpunk future where the rich have become so powerful that not even death can stop them. This dark sci-fi series shows the worst-case scenario of how bodily autonomy can be disregarded — bodies are just flesh vessels to be used and discarded. Altered Carbon had a lot of potential, like so many Netflix series, but faded into purgatory. However, another show is just as relevant thematically while somehow being an even darker depiction of sci-fi.

Pivoting off the success of CD Projekt Red’s video game, Cyberpunk 2077, Netflix released an anime set in the same world. Cyberpunk: Edgerunners ran for 10 episodes and maintains all the hallmarks of the most emotionally traumatizing anime. With the use of animation, the series plumbs the depths of darkness that Altered Carbon could only dream of.

‘Cyberpunk: Edgerunners’ is What Sci-Fi is All About

Just as Altered Carbon demonstrates the dangers of the uber-rich, Cyberpunk: Edgerunners wastes no time in showing the dystopian landscape of a world controlled by corporations. This is established early on in Cyberpunk 2077 when the protagonist V saves a woman wealthy enough to pay for the privatized Trauma Team, while others cannot. Even so, viewers don’t need to have played the game to understand Edgerunners, and in many ways, it hammers home the themes even better.

Edgerunners follows David Martinez, a poor teenager in Night City, a city run by corporations. His mother, Gloria, works as a paramedic, but that isn’t enough to help her son pull himself up by his bootstraps. David is looked down on at his private school because he can’t afford the upgrades to his school software. Things take a turn for the worse when Gloria is killed in a drive-by shooting, and their lack of funds directly impacts her quality of care.

In a thinly veiled criticism of capitalism, David’s only recourse is to become an Edgerunner. Arming himself with cybernetic upgrades, he becomes a mercenary for hire in a world that doesn’t accept anything but the ultrarich. As David tries to make his way in the world, he falls in with a found family, including Lucy, a netrunner.

David finds his place, but Night City is still unforgiving. Edgerunners makes no secret about its disdain for corporations and demonstrates how capitalism victimizes everyone. The series is a 10/10 when it comes to storytelling, but its animation is where the series really shines. Edgerunners benefits from the mesmerizing animation style as David goes through love, loss, and sacrifice. The visual beauty of the series accompanies the futile actions of the characters. As viewers fall in love with these nuanced people, they are all subjected to the inhumanity of living in Night City.

Edgerunners takes the fascinating lore of ripperdocs, cybernetic implants, and cyberpsychosis, elevating it beyond its original form. The first season is short and sweet, but viewers can catch it on Netflix before the release of Season 2.

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2022 – 2022

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Netflix

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Mike Pondsmith, Yoshiki Usa, Masahiko Otsuka

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There’s no doubt about it: Pants are beyond versatile and can look effortlessly stylish — but a tight, restricting silhouette can quickly erase those benefits. So, when I saw lululemon’s new sweatpant-like jean, my heart skipped a beat. Can there really be a pant style that is both chic and comfortable? Yes.

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In the popular consciousness, John Wayne is primarily viewed as a cultural figure first and foremost, and an actor second. Wayne, despite winning a late-career Academy Award for True Grit, relied on familiar beats and recurring character archetypes as an actor, a formula that certainly won’t impress audiences raised on transformative method acting and naturalism in the modern age.

His best performances, including his refreshingly tender and wistful turn as a boxer acclimating himself to his Irish roots in The Quiet Man, see him subverting his unabashed patriotism and mighty heroism, which are routinely deployed in countless Westerns and war epics. No director utilized Wayne’s prodigious stature better than John Ford, and the director’s most ingenious casting of the star was in his St. Patrick’s Day classic.

John Ford and John Wayne’s ‘The Quiet Man’ Is a Gorgeous Love Letter to Irish Culture

Separating the art from the artist is a tricky act of compartmentalization when chronicling the filmography of John Wayne, whose staunch nationalist politics were often inextricable from his portrayal of American excellence. The harshest reflection of Wayne’s notorious history of racism is in his Westerns, which frequently demonize the existence and minimize the plight of Native Americans. Still, no matter how self-conscious he was about maintaining a squeaky-clean, government-approved image, Wayne’s most trusted collaborators knew how to imbue his persona with darkness and complexity. Howard Hawks and John Ford operated within the familiar Western genre, but films such as Red River and The Searchers were biting deconstructions of Western protagonists that plunged into the dark psyche of America’s core regarding violence and racism.

With The Quiet Man from 1951, Ford stripped away Wayne’s unflinching poise and fortitude, despite his character, Sean Thornton, being a retired professional boxer. Born in Ireland but raised in America, Sean returns to his birthplace, Inisfree, to purchase his family’s old farm. However, his return home is not entirely festive, as he encounters the cutthroat politics of the local land barons and the domineering presence of Will Danaher (Victor McLaglen), over his free-spirited sister and love interest to Sean, Mary Kate (Maureen O’Hara). The film, which earned Ford his fourth Academy Award for Best Director, is a visual feast, with Winton Hoch’s photography of the Irish countryside and the luscious green fields representing the apex of Technicolor. Ford became the poet laureate of the American West, but his Irish roots were rarely explored with such passion as in The Quiet Man, which embraces the rambunctiousness and elegiac beauty of the culture.

‘The Quiet Man’ Is John Wayne Like We’ve Never Seen Him Before

Sean Thornton can brawl his way out of any skirmish, as displayed in the rollicking, extended climactic fistfight with Will throughout town. His burly stature is intimidating to the Irish natives, but he is no match for the fiery spunk of Mary Kate, the rare female character to upend the prowess of her male counterpart in a Ford movie. The Quiet Man is Ford’s utopia of a tight-knit community that’s unafraid to indulge in booze, pick a fight, but still love each other altogether. Frequent stock company player Maureen O’Hara symbolizes Ford’s ideal woman: a plucky redhead whose enigmatic aura makes her autonomous from all her surroundings. Wayne allows Sean to be openly smitten and hesitant around Mary Kate, making this perhaps Wayne’s most vulnerable and relatable performance. The actor’s subtle gestures and restraint embody the feeling of being unable to quit someone, even if you know they only bring turbulence.

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After a series of Westerns like Stagecoach and Fort Apache, Ford dropped Wayne into uncharted territory in this romantic dramedy about societal etiquette and strict tradition. Between his distinct voice and gait, Wayne was a portrait of life unto himself, but in The Quiet Man, he never felt smaller. In various interactions with eccentric locals and priests, Sean is on his heels, oblivious to the otherworldly nature of a place of heritage that he thought he understood. This quality taps into Wayne’s effortless ability to appear aloof, a quality that always complements his lanky build. Rather than exerting brute force, the Duke was much easier to romanticize when he allowed himself to be naive and bumbling.

No one understood John Wayne’s strengths and vices better than John Ford, who fleshed out his worldview in the actor’s most soulful role. Radiating charm throughout The Quiet Man, a traditional viewing experience on St. Patrick’s Day, Sean Thornton is an avatar for Ford’s vision of the modern man — one defined by hard-nosed masculinity and wistful romanticism.

Of all the exciting returning shows in 2026, few were as hotly anticipated as The Boys. Prime Video’s gory superhero satire has been stunning audiences since it first arrived in 2019, and has picked up a total of four Primetime Emmys, alongside many other awards and nominations. A blood-soaked disassembly of modern American attitudes to celebrity worship, the series finally returned for its final season this past Wednesday, hoping to bounce back from a divisive fourth season.

And bounce back it has, with Season 5’s opening episode earning a huge 9.1/10 on IMDb. On review aggregator Rotten Tomatoes, Season 5 has already earned a near-perfect 98% score, although that is subject to change as more opinions are submitted. The consensus on the site reads, “The Boys stays true to its form and completes its mission with ample panache, narrative pay-off, and an excess of blood and guts to deviously glorious effect.”

Perhaps the most unsurprising of all The Boys Season 5’s early success comes on the streaming charts, where it has already flown straight to #2 in the global and U.S. Prime Video ranks. However, another superhero series stands between The Boys and the top spot, with Robert Kirkman‘s violent animated series Invincible continuing its impressive run at the summit. A synopsis for Season 5 reads:

“In the fifth and final season, it’s Homelander’s world, completely subject to his erratic, egomaniacal whims. Hughie, Mother’s Milk, and Frenchie are imprisoned in a “Freedom Camp.” Annie struggles to mount a resistance against the overwhelming Supe force. Kimiko is nowhere to be found. But when Butcher reappears, ready and willing to use a virus that will wipe all Supes off the map, he sets in motion a chain of events that will forever change the world and everyone in it. It’s the climax, people. Big stuff’s gonna happen.”

What Did Collider Say About ‘The Boys’ Season 5?

In Nate Richard‘s review of The Boys Season 5 for Collider, he agreed with most that the show has returned to form for its final outing. “Prime Video has been holding the series finale back for now, which makes perfect sense, but if the last episode can maintain the quality of the previous seven, The Boys Season 5 may just be one of the show’s best,” Richard wrote, adding, “It has all the gore, dark comedy, action, and vulgarity that you would expect, while also never veering too far out of control ahead of the final hour. In the words of Billy Butcher, Season 5 is bloody diabolical.”

The Boys is available to stream on Prime Video. Stay tuned to Collider for more streaming stories.

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2019 – 2026-00-00

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Eric Kripke

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The Boys

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