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Legal thrillers and cop dramas have become two of the most popular genres on TV and in movies, with fans eagerly awaiting more episodes of any show set in a courtroom or precinct. One of the biggest legal dramas to emerge in the last few years has been The Lincoln Lawyer, which is based on Michael Connelly’s series of novels of the same name. The show has run for four seasons on Netflix so far, and after a successful Season 4 that wrapped up just over a month ago, Netflix has confirmed that Season 5 is on the way. Connelly also wrote the series of books that inspired the hit Prime Video series, Bosch, starring Titus Welliver. Bosch has already aired two spin-offs, and a prequel starring Cameron Monaghan is also in the works.
One show that effortlessly blends the nuances between both Bosch and The Lincoln Lawyer is Presumed Innocent. While primarily a legal thriller, Presumed Innocent does feature characters going out on the hunt for justice while searching for clues to the case in between outings to the courtroom. The first season of Presumed Innocent premiered back in 2024, and with the power of Jake Gyllenhaal at the center, it became one of Apple TV’s biggest hits. The show was renewed for Season 2, which is now in production, though Gyllenhaal will not return to star and will instead be replaced by Superman’s Rachel Brosnahan. It’s unclear at this time when Presumed Innocent Season 2 will be released, but fans are rushing to check out the streaming show, leading it back into the Apple TV global top 10 in several countries around the world.
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Collider Exclusive · Oscar Best Picture Quiz Which Oscar Best Picture Is Your Perfect Movie? Parasite · Everything Everywhere · Oppenheimer · Birdman · No Country
Five Oscar Best Picture winners. Five completely different visions of what cinema can be — and what it can do to you. One of them is the film that was made for the way your mind works. Ten questions will figure out which one.
🪜Parasite
🌀Everything Everywhere
☢️Oppenheimer
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🐦Birdman
🪙No Country for Old Men
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What kind of film experience do you actually want? The best movies don’t just entertain — they leave something behind.
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Which idea grabs you most in a film? Great films are driven by a central obsession. What’s yours?
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How do you like your story told? Form is content. The way a story is shaped changes what it means.
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What makes a truly great antagonist? The opposition defines the protagonist. What kind of opposition fascinates you?
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What do you want from a film’s ending? The final note is the one that lingers. What do you want it to sound like?
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Which setting pulls you in most? Where a film takes place shapes everything — mood, stakes, what’s even possible.
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What cinematic craft impresses you most? Every great film has a signature — a technical or artistic element that makes it unmistakable.
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What kind of main character do you root for? The protagonist is the lens. Who you choose to follow says something about you.
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How do you feel about a film that takes its time? Pace is a choice. Some films sprint; others let tension accumulate slowly, deliberately.
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What do you want to feel walking out of the cinema? The best films leave a mark. What kind of mark do you want?
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The Academy Has Decided Your Perfect Film Is…
Your answers have pointed to one Oscar Best Picture winner above all others. This is the film that was made for the way your mind works.
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Parasite
You are drawn to films that operate on multiple levels simultaneously — that begin in one genre and quietly, brilliantly migrate into another. Bong Joon-ho’s Parasite is a film about class, desire, and the architecture of inequality that manages to be darkly funny, deeply suspenseful, and genuinely shocking across a single extraordinary running time. Your instinct is for cinema that hides its true intentions until the moment it’s ready to reveal them. Parasite is exactly that — a film that rewards close attention and punishes assumptions, right up to its devastating final image.
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Everything Everywhere All at Once
You want it all — and this film gives you all of it. The Daniels’ Everything Everywhere All at Once is one of the most maximalist films ever made: action comedy, multiverse sci-fi, family drama, existential crisis, and a genuinely earned emotional core that sneaks up on you amid the chaos. You are someone who responds to ambition, who doesn’t want cinema to choose between being entertaining and being meaningful. This film refuses that choice entirely. It is overwhelming by design, and its overwhelming nature is precisely the point — because the feeling of being crushed by infinite possibility is exactly what it’s about.
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Oppenheimer
You are drawn to cinema on a grand scale — films that understand history not as a backdrop but as a force, and that place their characters inside that force and watch what happens. Christopher Nolan’s Oppenheimer is a film about the terrifying gap between what we can do and what we should do, told with the full weight of one of the most consequential moments in human history behind it. You want your films to feel important without feeling self-important — to earn their ambition through sheer craft and the gravity of their subject. Oppenheimer does exactly that. It is enormous, complicated, and refuses easy comfort.
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Birdman
You are drawn to films that foreground their own construction — that make the how of the filmmaking part of the what it’s about. Alejandro González Iñárritu’s Birdman, shot to appear as a single continuous take, is cinema examining itself through the cracked mirror of a fading actor’s ego. You respond to formal daring, to the feeling that a film is doing something that probably shouldn’t be possible. Michael Keaton’s performance and Emmanuel Lubezki’s restless camera create something genuinely unlike anything else — a film that is simultaneously about creativity, relevance, self-destruction, and the impossibility of ever truly knowing if your work means anything at all.
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No Country for Old Men
You are drawn to cinema that trusts silence, that refuses to explain itself, and that treats dread as a form of meaning. The Coen Brothers’ No Country for Old Men is a film about the arrival of a new kind of evil — implacable, arbitrary, and utterly indifferent to the moral frameworks we use to make sense of the world. It is one of the most formally controlled films ever made, and its controlled restraint is what makes it so terrifying. You want your films to haunt you, not comfort you. You are not interested in resolution if resolution would be dishonest. No Country for Old Men is honest in a way that most cinema never dares to be.
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What Is ‘Presumed Innocent’ About?
The first season of Presumed Innocent is set in the wake of the murder of Carolyn Polhemus, a prosecutor at the DA’s office in Chicago. It’s quickly revealed that she was in the middle of a passionate love affair with Rusty Sabich (played by Jake Gyllenhaal), who emerges as the only suspect in the crime. The first season takes place over the course of the case while Rusty is on trial for her murder. Presumed Innocent is an anthology series, meaning that the second season will feature entirely new characters and a new case to investigate.
Check out the first season of Presumed Innocent on Apple TV and stay tuned to Collider for more updates and coverage of Season 2.
Cardi B isn’t letting the drama ruin her moment. The rapper wrapped her “Little Miss Drama Tour” in Atlanta over the weekend, but not before sparking headlines for threatening to cancel the final show over alleged mistreatment of her team at State Farm Arena.
Cardi B Threatens To Cancel Atlanta Show
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Ahead of the concert, Cardi took to Instagram Live to voice her frustration, claiming venue staff crossed a line. “Your f-cking employees are being disrespectful… I’m not performing today,” she said. “We got in here, your employees are being f-cking rude for no reason, being rude for no reason.”
She added, “I feel a certain type of way, because you being disrespectful. I did 35 shows, and I never had a problem, and we’ve been kind to everybody.”
The Grammy winner also doubled down on X, writing, “When you hold power and authority, use it with kindness and respect. Never abuse it… because not everyone will endure your arrogance in silence. Treat others exactly like you demand to be treated. Atlanta… I’ll see you soon.”
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Turning Up The Heat At After-Party Following Show Drama
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Despite the heated exchange, Cardi ultimately hit the stage at State Farm Arena, closing out the final stop of her tour as planned. And she didn’t stop there.
After the show, the “Bodak Yellow” hitmaker kept the energy going, performing again at an after-party held at The Dome Atlanta, proving she wasn’t about to let the situation derail her night. She turned heads in a halter-style snakeskin bodysuit featuring a plunging neckline that highlighted her curves, paired with thigh-high boots.
The fitted silhouette and daring print gave the outfit a fierce vibe, while her glam, complete with sleek hair and dramatic makeup, pulled the whole look together for a true after-party moment.
Cardi B didn’t just address the drama, but she also made sure to show love. Following her April 18 show, the rapper took to X with a pointed message about respect and accountability.
“When you hold power and authority, use it with kindness and respect. Never abuse it… because not everyone will endure your arrogance in silence. Treat others exactly like you demand to be treated. Atlanta… I’ll see you soon,” she wrote.
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The Rapper Gets Emotional In ‘Drunk’ Thank You Video
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By the next day, Cardi shifted the tone, posting a heartfelt Instagram Reel thanking everyone involved in her “Little Miss Drama Tour.” “A LETTER IS NOT ENOUGH ..Yall gotta hear it from my mouth [red heart emoji]….Thank You, my friends,” she captioned the clip.
“Hey y’all, it is your girl Cardi B, and I have to do this video right now while I’m drunk, so I can tell you how I really, really feel and not overthink while I’m talking,” she said. “I just want to say thank you everybody who came out to the Little Miss Drama Tour and was a part of the ‘Little Miss Drama Tour.’”
She went on to shout out everyone behind the scenes, from production and glam to dancers, venues, catering, security, and even bus drivers, making it clear the tour was a team effort. “I also want to say thank you to everybody because this tour went really, really smooth and it went really smooth because we all did a great job,” she added.
Cardi B’s Tour Has Been Filled With Controversy
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This isn’t the first time Cardi B has found herself in the headlines during her “Little Miss Drama Tour.” Back in February, the Grammy-winning rapper sparked backlash after joking on opening night that she’d use “bear mace” to protect herself from ICE agents.
The comment quickly caught the attention of the Department of Homeland Security, which responded publicly on X by referencing her past. “As long as she doesn’t drug and rob our agents, we’ll consider that an improvement over her past behavior,” the agency wrote.
Cardi didn’t stay quiet, firing back with her own post, writing, “If we talking about drugs let’s talk about Epstein and friends drugging underage girls to rape them. Why yall don’t wanna talk about the Epstein files?”
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Her “Little Miss Drama Tour” kicked off on February 11 in Palm Desert and spanned 35 shows, all in support of her second studio album, “Am I The Drama?,” which dropped in September.
Dylan Sprouse and his wife Barbara Palvin are speaking out after a recent home invasion in their California residence. Reports indicate that the actor tackled the intruder as they waited for authorities to arrive. Despite the alarming situation, the former Disney star responded with his signature humor, downplaying the incident and even showing off karate moves.
Dylan Sprouse And Barbara Palvin Rely On Humor
On April 20, Dylan Sprouse and Barbara Palvin attended the premiere of “The Devil Wears Prada 2” in New York. On the red carpet, the couple broke their silence on the home invasion that occurred at their California residence only days prior.
When E! News reporter Erin Lim Rhodes hinted at the incident, Sprouse said that he planned to address it by doing “performative karate” moves, but Palvin told him that it would be “cringe,” so he didn’t do it. “It’s dealing with the trauma with jokes and fun and all that,” the model said, to which her husband added, “I thought it was funny.”
The Former Disney Star Showed Off His Karate Moves
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Rhodes then asked the couple whether it was “too soon” to talk about the incident or if they had reached the point where they could discuss it with humor. As Sprouse said, “This is actually to my detriment, but I’m not a ‘too soon’ guy in general,” adding that he and Palvin laugh about many things soon after they happen.
“You’ve got to have levity in life. Thankfully, no one was hurt, and there was no more violence than what happened. So, it’s all okay,” Sprouse explained. Palvin added that they’re just happy to be in New York to watch the movie premiere.
In another red carpet interview, this time with Entertainment Tonight, the couple was asked how they were doing. “We’re good. We’re happy,” Palvin said, smiling. Meanwhile, her husband started doing karate chops before saying, “‘Nuff said.”
Dylan Sprouse Reportedly Held The Man At Gunpoint
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At about 12:30 a.m. on April 17, 911 received a call from Palvin about an attempted burglary at the home she shared with Sprouse. As reported by The Blast, Sprouse tackled the trespasser on the lawn before his wife called for help. A source told TMZ that the actor held the man at gunpoint before the authorities arrived at the scene.
Authorities noted that the intruder didn’t make it inside the house, but was on the property. As a result, the situation was not considered a burglary but rather a trespassing incident. The unnamed suspect was arrested on outstanding warrants that were not related to the home invasion.
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TMZ obtained the arrest footage showing the man being handcuffed in front of Sprouse’s property, which clearly had “Private Property” and “No Trespassing” signs on the gate.
The Actor’s Bravery Sparked Mixed Reactions
Dylan Sprouse held a trespasser at gunpoint before tackling him and pinning him to the ground until police arrived at his Hollywood Hills home.
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Many online users praised Sprouse’s quick action, with one saying, “Talk about being at the wrong place at the wrong time. Respect. Protecting his home and family.” “That’s when you say ‘I have a man at home’ dude is a super hero,” another person added.
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One user pointed out Sprouse’s transition, saying, “I love how bro got older and literally became a Man… do you know what it means to apprehend a trespasser? Because anything could go wrong.” Another commented, “Dylan Sprouse went full John Wick on a trespasser… From Suite Life kid to Hollywood Hills protector defending his wife like that? Zack grew up and became THAT guy. Real man behavior,” referring to his character, Zack, on Disney’s “The Suite Life of Zack & Cody.”
Others, however, pointed out how the situation could have gone awry. One user said Sprouse thought he was in an action movie, adding, “Holding someone at gunpoint isn’t bravery, it’s just a rich guy in the Hollywood Hills desperate to prove he’s more than a former Disney kid.” Another person shared the same sentiment, writing, “People are really celebrating this like it’s heroic, but pulling a gun and playing vigilante could’ve gone sideways real fast this isn’t a movie.”
Inside Dylan Sprouse And Barbara Palvin’s Relationship
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Sprouse and Palvin first met in 2017, but it wasn’t until the following year that they started dating. The two appeared in several public events together, with Sprouse supporting his model girlfriend at fashion shows and other events. Sprouse and Palvin often share glimpses of their relationship on social media, posting photos together and writing sweet captions on special occasions.
The couple tied the knot in July 2023 in a church ceremony, followed by a reception at Palvin’s parents’ property in Hungary, where the model is originally from. “This past weekend was supposed to be an intimate event, but we ended up having 115 guests in the end because there are a lot of people we care about,” Palvin posted on Instagram.
“Summer House” star West Wilson is finally addressing the growing drama surrounding his relationship with Amanda Batula, and he’s not holding back.
After rumors swirled about an overlap with his ex, Ciara Miller, online backlash intensified, even leading to Batula’s phone number being leaked.
Now, Wilson is setting the record straight on the timeline, admitting his actions have hurt people close to him, and preparing to confront the situation directly as tensions continue to build ahead of the reunion.
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West Wilson Denies Timeline Rumors In Amanda Batula Drama
West Wilson is pushing back against speculation that his relationship with Batula overlapped with his past romance with her close friend Miller.
Speaking on an episode of his “Show Me Something” podcast with co-host Sophie Cunningham, he made it clear that the timeline circulating online is inaccurate.
“There was no overlap,” he said, shutting down theories that have been circulating among fans.
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He added, “I know there’s a thousand different theories on the internet right now, but that is one thing that for sure did not happen. Everyone was single.”
Wilson explained that his connection with Batula didn’t immediately turn serious. Instead, he noted that things only began to feel more meaningful earlier this year.
According to him, they “realized things were maybe a little bit serious in February.”
Wilson Admits Backlash Has Taken Toll On Amanda Batula
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West Wilson also acknowledged that the public reaction has been intense, particularly for Batula.
He revealed that she has been dealing with the harshest consequences of the situation, saying she has taken the “brunt” of the backlash.
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According to the reality TV star, things escalated to a troubling level when her personal information was exposed.
He shared that the TV personality’s phone number had been leaked, leading to a wave of negative messages directed at her.
At the same time, Wilson admitted that the fallout has weighed on him emotionally. Reflecting on the impact of his actions, he said, “The hardest part I think with this whole situation is, you know, my actions have hurt people that I care about.”
With tensions still high, he noted that he plans to address everything directly, including offering apologies and clearing up misinformation during the upcoming reunion.
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Although Wilson intended to clear things up with his explanation, it only made things worse, as many fans took turns slamming him in the comments section.
“This is not about overlap. It’s about character— booking up with an ex’s bFF and hooking up with your guy friends wife! What are you confused about?” one person wrote.
Another with similar thoughts added, “I don’t think NO ONE cares about an overlap, timeline, changing numbers, etc! It should HAVE NEVER HAPPENED!!!”
A third fan also noted, “It doesn’t matter if everyone was single you still don’t mess with a friend’s ex which you both did. They have a right to be hurt by that for sure and you haven’t shown any loyalty.”
Other fans also slammed Batula for getting involved with her BFF’s ex, noting that she deserved all the hate she was getting.
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“If you and Amanda think you did nothing wrong then that’s crazy. And really it’s more her than you. Ciara uplifted her for years and she pays her back with this,” one angry person commented.
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West Wilson’s comments come as Ciara Miller shares her own perspective on the situation.
Miller has been preparing for the “Summer House” reunion and hinted that her mindset has shifted compared to previous appearances.
While she isn’t focused on making a dramatic statement with her outfit, she admitted she is approaching the event differently.
She also opened up about how the situation has affected her emotionally, particularly because it has played out so publicly.
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“It’s one thing to experience hurt behind closed doors; to experience it so publicly is like another layer, and then to have to see what you thought was your life still play out in season 10. It’s a major mindf-ck,” she told Glamour.
Miller further reflected on trusting her instincts, saying, “Just know when something’s weird in your gut, there’s a reason,” while also adding, “What’s done in the dark always comes to light.”
Batula Breaks Her Silence On The Drama Involving Miller And West Wilson
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Amid the messy drama involving her and Ciara Miller, Amanda Batula has also addressed her involvement with Wilson, acknowledging the fallout and emotional weight of the situation.
As The Blast reported, after confirming her romance with the 31-year-old, Batula admitted that it was never her and Wilson’s intention to purposely hide anything, explaining they needed time to process their feelings due to the complicated relationship dynamics.
She added, “We also recognize that this has had an impact beyond just us and never wanted our actions to cause any hurt.”
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Addressing the backlash more personally, Batula later shared that the situation still weighed heavily on her, noting that she was trying to return to some sense of normalcy without ignoring what happened.
Based on a Graham Greene short story and explicitly designed to lift the public’s spirits as World War II wound on and Brits feared Nazi infiltrators, the British World War II film Went the Day Well? could easily be a stuffy time capsule of a film in 2026. However, even today, it’s still a bracing war film that clearly lived past its sell-by date to inspire filmmakers from Sam Peckinpah and Edgar Wright to Quentin Tarantino.
Director Alberto Cavalcanticarefully paints bucolic daily life in a quiet English village before the peace is shattered by a Nazi vanguard — and the film turns into a bloody siege thriller, with everyday folks taking up arms to defend their homes. Boasting an incredible lineup of British screen greats and surprisingly brutal action, Went the Day Well? is well worth a look in 2026, whether as a sort of Inglourious Basterds prototype or one of the best WWII films of all time in its own right.
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‘Went the Day Well?’ Is the Kind of Nazi-Killing Thriller the Public Needed During WWII
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Went the Day Well? makes its intentions clear almost from frame one, with a gravedigger laying out the stakes for the audience and promising that no matter the threat, there is Nazi killing to come. “They wanted England, these Jerries did,” says the film’s narrator as he points to a gravestone with a German name on it. “And this is the only bit they got.”
The sun shines, the milk is delivered, and prim English manners are on full display when a squadron of “British” soldiers arrive in the countryside town of Bramley End and are welcomed with open arms. Hints abound that all is not well. In a tense pub scene before the action begins, a kindly old barmaid offers a toast to the undercover Germans, jokingly referring to them as foreigners and cheering, “Down with Hitler!” as the men show their discomfort with some extremely subtle facial expressions. Cavalcanti manages a level of tension in sequences like these that will remind viewers of Tarantino’s legendary pub standoff some 70 years later.
The Nazi soldiers eventually take the village hostage, with efforts to warn the outside Allied forces frustrated. And things come to a boil when kindly postmistress Mrs. Collins convinces one of the Germans that she’s a sympathizer, then blinds him with the very cup of sugar she’s about to serve before sinking an axe into him in a spectacularly tense and cathartic scene. From this point forward, Went the Day Well?‘s lineage through Inglourious Basterds and even Hot Fuzz‘s country village siege climax becomes clear.
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The innocent in Went the Day Well? suffer remarkably cruel fates for a film of its time — especially for one designed to lift the country’s spirits. A young boy is shot through the leg, the aforementioned barmaid is bayoneted, and another village woman literally throws herself on a grenade to save the children in her charge. It was an “orgy of shockingly blunt, matter-of-fact violence” for the time, according to British film critic Tom Huddleston.
Cavalcanti stages several thrilling set pieces as the villagers strike back, and the gorgeous black and white cinematography, particularly in a tense forest sequence, recalls some of the dark fairy-tale beauty of Night of the Hunter, which wouldn’t release for more than a decade. Throughout its brief running time, the mannered, extremely proper acting style of 1940s Britain clashes wonderfully with the brutal violence and jingoistic attitude toward the Nazi invaders.
And the climactic scene with the village women taking sniper shots at fleeing Germans from church windows offers a similar giddy thrill to Tarantino’s vengeance-fueled set pieces in Inglourious Basterds and Django Unchained, and Went the Day Well? ends as it began: With the Nazis underneath the ground and the plucky British townsfolk returning to business as usual.
‘Went the Day Well?’ Is a Breezy Blast — And Easy to Watch Today
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The Guardian’s Phillip French later called Went the Day Well? the single “best, most ferocious picture of the war years,” and its pure lizard-brain focus on revenge and giving the Nazis what-for remains a dubious joy to this day.
As a piece of propaganda by Britain’s wartime Ministry of Information, it served its purpose well, both warning of Nazi “fifth columnists” and boosting viewers’ morale. But the criminally under-seen Went the Day Well? also left a lasting imprint on pop entertainment, and it can still be streamed on Prime Video and for free on the Internet Archive. At a slim 88 minutes, it’s an easy bet for war film enthusiasts — and it still packs a surprising punch.
For a while there, Silo felt basically untouchable on Apple TV. The show built a loyal audience, kept people theorizing between episodes, and turned its huge underground mystery into one of the platform’s most reliable conversation starters. That’s why its latest chart slide stands out. It’s not that the series has disappeared overnight, but compared to where it usually sits in Apple’s ecosystem, Silo is clearly having a quieter moment.
FlixPatrol’s latest figures show Silo sitting outside the top tier of Apple TV’s current worldwide attention cycle, with the title page showing it at No. 15 in recent Apple TV rankings and its current chart footprint looking much lighter than the show’s previous highs. In individual country charts, it’s still showing up, but it’s no longer dominating the way it did during its hotter runs.
That doesn’t mean the appetite has vanished. If anything, it probably says more about how crowded Apple TV is getting at the moment, with titles like Your Friends & Neighbors and Monarch: Legacy of Monsters currently pulling more immediate attention. Still, when you’re talking about a series led by Rebecca Ferguson and built around one of TV’s best dystopian hooks, even a temporary chart cool-down is worth clocking. Silo has already proven it can bounce back before, and this probably won’t be the last time it claws its way up again.
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Collider Exclusive · Sci-Fi Survival Quiz Which Sci-Fi World Would You Survive? The Matrix · Mad Max · Blade Runner · Dune · Star Wars
Five universes. Five completely different ways the future went wrong — or sideways, or up in flames. Only one of them is the world your instincts were built for. Eight questions will figure out which dystopia, galaxy, or desert wasteland you’d actually make it out of alive.
💊The Matrix
🔥Mad Max
🌧️Blade Runner
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🚀Star Wars
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You sense something is deeply wrong with the world around you. What do you do? The first instinct is often the truest one.
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In a world of scarcity, what resource do you guard most fiercely? What we protect reveals what we believe survival actually requires.
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What kind of threat keeps you up at night? Fear is useful data — if you’re honest about what you’re actually afraid of.
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How do you deal with authority you don’t trust? Every dystopia has a power structure. Your approach to it determines everything.
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Which environment could you actually endure long-term? Survival isn’t just tactical — it’s physical, psychological, and very much about where you are.
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Who do you want in your corner when things fall apart? The company you keep is the clearest signal of who you actually are.
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Where do you draw the line — if you draw one at all? Every survivor eventually faces a moment that tests what they’re actually made of.
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What would actually make survival worth it? Staying alive is one thing. Having a reason to is another.
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Your Fate Has Been Calculated You’d Survive In…
Your answers point to the world your instincts were built for. This is the universe your temperament, your survival instincts, and your particular brand of stubbornness were made for.
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The Resistance, Zion
The Matrix
You took the red pill a long time ago — probably before anyone offered it to you. You’re a systems thinker who can’t help but notice the seams in things.
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You’re drawn to understanding how the system works before figuring out how to break it.
You’d find the Resistance, or it would find you — your instinct for spotting constructed realities is the machines’ worst nightmare.
You function best when you have access to information and the freedom to act on it.
The Matrix built an airtight prison. You’d be the one probing the walls for the door.
The Wasteland
Mad Max
The wasteland doesn’t reward the clever or the well-connected — it rewards those who are hard to kill and harder to break. That’s you.
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You don’t need comfort, community, or a cause larger than the next horizon.
You need a vehicle, a clear threat, and enough fuel to outrun it — and you’re good at all three.
You are unsentimental enough to survive that world, and decent enough — just barely — to be something more than another raider.
In the wasteland, that distinction is everything.
Los Angeles, 2049
Blade Runner
You’d survive here because you know how to exist in moral grey areas without losing yourself completely.
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You read people accurately, keep your circle small, and ask the questions others prefer not to answer.
In a city where humanity is a legal designation rather than a feeling, you hold onto something that keeps you functional.
You’re not a hero. But you’re not lost, either.
In Blade Runner’s world, that distinction is everything.
Arrakis
Dune
Arrakis is the most hostile environment in the known universe — and you are precisely the kind of person it rewards.
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Patience, discipline, and political awareness are your core strengths — and on Arrakis, they’re survival tools.
You understand that the long game matters more than any single victory.
Others come to Dune and are consumed by it. You’d learn its logic and earn its respect.
In time, you wouldn’t just survive Arrakis — you’d begin to reshape it.
A Galaxy Far, Far Away
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The galaxy far, far away is vast, loud, and in a constant state of violent political upheaval — and you wouldn’t have it any other way.
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You find meaning in being part of something larger than yourself — a cause, a crew, a rebellion.
You’d gravitate toward the Rebellion, or the fringes, or whatever pocket of the galaxy still believes the Empire’s grip can be broken.
You fight — not because you have to, but because standing aside isn’t something you’re capable of.
In Star Wars, that willingness is what makes all the difference.
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How Good Is ‘Silo’?
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Collider’s Tania Hussainawarded the second season an 8/10, praising its “uniquely immersive environment” and “razor-sharp writing,” adding that “by grounding its Orwellian elements into tense yet relatable human struggles, Silo continues to surpass the genre… emerging as a masterful exploration of isolation and survival through Ferguson’s nuanced portrayal.” She wrote:
“With its 10 episodes this season, the Silo world is truly expanding and the supporting performances amplify so much of the stakes. Exemplifying a sad and almost heartwrenching portrayal of loneliness with a childlike wonder, Steve Zahn is at his absolute best in a barren playground where his character, Solo, creates the rules. It’s the chemistry he shares with Ferguson that creates a dynamic sort of interplay that contrasts her serious demeanor with a spirited and lively approach. He is every bit a compelling counterpart to Juliette, and one we see most terrifically evolve across the series.”
Taylor Frankie Paul is making it clear she’s not stepping away from the spotlight even as controversy continues to follow her.
The reality TV star and MomTok influencer is pushing back against calls to go offline, choosing instead to document her struggles in real time.
With domestic violence investigations, a canceled TV opportunity, and ongoing scrutiny tied to her relationship with ex Dakota Mortensen, Paul is now leaning into the chaos rather than hiding from it.
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Taylor Frankie Paul isn’t interested in logging off social media, despite growing pressure from critics who believe she should take a step back.
After a TikTok fan advised her to “Do your healing off of social media,” Paul responded directly, making her stance unmistakably clear.
Taking to her Instagram Stories, she shared a screenshot of the fan’s comment alongside the reply, “That sounds like the reasonable answer, however I will be doing the opposite. I’ll continue sharing on social media showing how ugly healing truly can be.”
For Paul, posting content is more than just staying visible, it’s part of how she processes everything happening around her.
She explained, “Making and editing videos is my way of processing just like people like to write into a journal.. this is my way and I choose to share it.”
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She also acknowledged that her approach might not work for everyone, adding, “Saying this with love, most people would need to get off and so understandable [bandaged heart emoji] I’m not most.”
Paul Opens Up About ‘Ugly’ Healing Amid Legal Drama
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Taylor Frankie Paul has been upfront about the emotional toll of the past few months, describing her situation as something deeply overwhelming.
A day before the response, the 31-year-old shared a post on Instagram, revealing she planned to document “the ugly parts of what healing actually looks like,” giving followers a closer look at what she’s going through behind the scenes.
Paul also described the backlash and attention as a “public atrocity” she wouldn’t wish “upon my worst enemy.” Her legal situation has been a major part of that stress.
The TV personality referenced a turning point when she learned charges would not be pursued against her, saying, “God undoubtedly had a hand in this because after waiting 7 weeks on the 7th day EXACTLY I received the call all charges dropped.”
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The investigations stemmed from reported domestic disputes involving her ex, Mortensen, with whom she shares a young son.
While the case brought significant scrutiny, prosecutors ultimately chose not to move forward.
Taylor Frankie Paul’s Reality TV Setback Adds To Ongoing Turmoil
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Paul’s personal challenges have also spilled into her professional life, affecting major opportunities.
She had been set to appear on season 22 of “The Bachelorette,” but the project was abruptly canceled just days before its scheduled premiere. The decision came after footage surfaced showing a past altercation involving Mortensen.
In response to the situation, a spokesperson stated per PEOPLE, “In light of the newly released video just surfaced today, we have made the decision to not move forward with the new season of The Bachelorette at this time, and our focus is on supporting the family.”
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Despite the setback, Paul has expressed a desire to rebuild and focus on herself. In her Instagram post, she shared that she’s returning to basics, writing, “We’re working on eating, movement, rest, and retraining the nervous system.”
At the same time, she made it clear that her journey will remain public. “I’ll be sharing the process, because if my worst is shared better bet I’ll share the rebuilding too,” she said.
Paul Opens Up About The Bad Effects Of Her Domestic Violence Case
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Taylor Frankie Paul recently opened up in raw detail about what she called the “ugly parts” of healing after her domestic violence case, sharing an emotional and deeply personal message with fans.
As The Blast reported, she described the aftermath as overwhelming, writing, “I wouldn’t wish this upon my worst enemy,” while reflecting on the intense public scrutiny and personal pain she endured.
Paul added that the experience felt like “a certain living hell I couldn’t find my way out of,” revealing how trapped and broken she felt during the ordeal.
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She also painted a vivid picture of her emotional state, saying it was like “someone witnessed me bleeding out and poured salt all over me.”
Despite that, Paul expressed gratitude for surviving the situation, saying she felt “forever freed,” even if she was “barely” holding on.
Dakota Mortensen Admits Regret Over Difficult Cycle With Taylor Frankie Paul
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Days before Paul’s revelation, Mortensen broke his silence on the legal drama, describing their relationship as a “difficult cycle” he wished he had left sooner.
According to The Blast, he admitted, “I regret not stepping away from a difficult cycle sooner,” reflecting on the toxic nature of their on-and-off relationship.
Mortensen explained that he had since taken time away from the chaos, adding that his focus was now “on my son and creating a stable, healthy environment.”
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He also pushed back against public narratives, saying, “I don’t agree with how this situation has been portrayed publicly,” arguing it “does not reflect the full context” or its impact on him and their child.
He acknowledged his own role in the situation, saying he was taking accountability and prioritizing growth, while stepping away from the spotlight to focus on healing.
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