Tim Allen‘s big comeback to ABC in a new sitcom was highly trumpeted by the network and, despite a lot of hype, the freshman season of Shifting Gears was, to put it lightly, a moderate success. Just enough to get it a second season, but nothing more. A year down the line, and ABC has finally made its official decision on the fate of the third in Allen’s storied line of sitcoms.

Allen is staying in the ABC garage a little longer, because the network has officially renewed Shifting Gears for the 2026-27 season, taking the comedy into Season 3 after two seasons on the network. The pickup arrives alongside the renewal of the Scrubs revival, which will officially return for its second season. Somewhere, the ABC comedy department has presumably allowed itself one controlled exhale. According to Deadline, both renewals were widely expected, with Shifting Gears and Scrubs each earning their pickups off the back of strong ratings performances. Shifting Gears ran 10 episodes in Season 1, and 13 in Season 2, so expect similar numbers this time around.

Who Stars in ‘Shifting Gears’?

The series follows Matt, a widowed classic car restoration shop owner whose life gets complicated when his estranged daughter and her kids move back in with him. Because obviously, nothing says “quiet next chapter” like chaos in the workplace while your adult daughter needs to get her sh*t together.

Alongside Allen, the show stars Kat Dennings (Thor, 2 Broke Girls) as Riley, Seann William Scott (American Pie, Goon) as Gabriel, Daryl Mitchell (Galaxy Quest, NCIS: New Orleans) as Stitch, Maxwell Simkins (The Mighty Ducks: Game Changers, Kim Possible) as Carter, and Barrett Margolis (The Kids Are Alright, Grey’s Anatomy) as Georgia.

Allen executive produces alongside Michelle Nader, Marty Adelstein, Becky Clements, Richard Baker, Rick Messina, John Pasquin, Jim Patterson, Bob Daily, and John Amodeo. Dennings is also a producer on the series. Both Shifting Gears and Scrubs are produced by 20th Television, part of Disney Television Studios. Allen will next be seen (or heard) reprising his role as Buzz Lightyear in this summer’s Toy Story 5.

Shifting Gears will return for Season 3 during the 2026-27 season. Stay tuned to Collider for all the latest updates as we enter renewal season.

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Evangeline Lilly is not holding her silence about Disney’s recent firing spree.

The “Ant-Man” Star has called out the entertainment conglomerate for letting go of a huge number of their staff, including the artist behind the design of the “Wasp” costume. She expressed that replacing the humans who brought the Marvel empire to life via their animations with artificial intelligence was horrible.

Evangeline Lilly stepped away from Hollywood and acting indefinitely after two decades of actively being in the industry. She’s known for her major roles in “Lost,” “The Hobbit,” and the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

Lilly shared an Instagram video where she spoke about the recent headlines about Disney staff who were let go as the use of advanced technology progresses. The actress started off playing a clip that disclosed that approximately 1000 employees and nearly the entire visual development team at Marvel were let go. The voice-over described the incident as “a bloodbath at Disney,” and Lilly shared in those thoughts. She stated that she had to verify the authenticity of the news before speaking on it by reaching out to her good friend, Andy Park.

In the actress’s words, Park was the genius behind creating the original Wasp supersuit and the original Wasp concept drawings for the film Ant-Man and the Wasp.” He confirmed the news, adding that he was part of the 1000 staff Disney had let go. Lilly shared that she found it unbelievable that the entertainment franchise had let go of the talented artists who invented and designed most of the characters.

“I am so sorry, Andy, and I am so sorry to every single one of the artists who were let go,” she noted before emphasizing the entire team at Marvel who were now “considered obsolete.” Towards the end of the video, she urged her listeners who were Marvel fans to take a moment to send prayers and honor the fired artists. “I stand with all the artists and Andy, I’m so sorry, and I love you guys,” Lilly concluded.

The Actress Called Disney And ‘Disgusting’ Lawmakers Out 

Lilly’s speech in the video was not the end of voicing out her feelings about the layoffs. She also wrote a lengthy caption praising the artists she saw work tirelessly to bring the Marvel characters to life during her years at the MCU.

She then sent a message directed at the entertainment franchise. tagging Disney’s official Instagram account, she wrote: “SHAME ON YOU for turning your back on the people who built the power you are now using to throw them away.”

The actress also took a jab at California lawmakers, asking, “Where are the laws that REMOVE all human art from the AI bank?!?” Lilly added that the artists’ works should be protected so that the executives would not be able to steal their brilliant work born out of their imagination and feed it to A.I. The “Ant-Man and the Wasp” star further cited an imbalance in the system when those at the top enrich themselves while the workers go hungry.

Marvel Took A Major Hit In The Massive Disney Layoff

Josh D’Amaro, CEO of Marvel parent Disney, confirmed earlier this month that up to 1000 employees across different divisions of the company will be laid off. Marvel has reportedly been greatly affected, with about 8% of its workforce laid off.

Deadline reports that the staff reductions are in both the offices of Marvel Entertainment in New York and Marvel Studios in Burbank. Staff have been fired from most departments, including film and TV production, finance, franchise, legal, and comics.

Across all the departments, the cuts in the visual development area are said to be very significant. The new plan involves Marvel Studios retaining a small team to oversee the hiring of artists on a project-by-project basis, who will be outside contractors in the future. Prior to this huge cut down in staff, Marvel underwent a small round of layoffs in 2024.

Disney’s CEO Revealed The Reason Behind The Layoffs

D’Amaro sent out a memo to employees on April 14 disclosing that the media company would be eliminating about a thousand roles due to their intentions to “streamline [their] operations,” to ensure they deliver world-class creativity and innovation to fans.

He noted in the memo that the rapid growth and spread of their industries call for a more “agile and technologically-enabled workforce to meet tomorrow’s needs,” hence their decision to eliminate so many roles in several parts of the company. Variety reported that a source familiar with the situation disclosed that this move is primarily a result of Disney’s formation of a consolidated enterprise marketing division under Asad Ayaz. Ayaz is the current chief marketing and brand officer.

D’Amaro acknowledged that firing a thousand workers was a hard decision, stating that they had done meaningful work for the company. He added that the decision to let go of those roles was neither a reflection of the staff’s contribution to Disney nor the overall strength of the entertainment company. Instead, it was a reflection of continual evaluation of how to reinvest in their business and manage Disney’s resources effectively.

Evangeline Lilly Let Fans In On Her Health Struggles

Lilly got vulnerable with fans sharing her medically surprising condition. She disclosed that she has persistent fainting episodes, but the shocking part was that after a series of tests, doctors could not find any problems with her body. The “Lost” actress also shared that she had experienced fainting spells from a young age, and even got tested for epilepsy.

Later on, she started believing she suffered from hypoglycemia. Mayo Clinic defines hypoglycemia as a condition in which your blood sugar (glucose) level is lower than the standard range. Some of the symptoms include dizziness, headaches, and lightheadedness. Lilly discovered with time that she did not have the condition after noticing her glucose levels never dropped, even after a 12-hour fast.

The Blast shares that the actress has turned to view her fainting spells as beyond ordinary. She said that they were a result of her body going past its limits and her soul searching for peace. She, however, did not tie her retirement from the screens to her health; instead, she said she wants to shift focus to her personal life, writing, and humanitarian works.

By TeeJay Small
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Netflix has a long and storied history of canceling fan-favorite shows long before their time. That’s what happened with the hit Netflix original Guillermo del Toro’s Cabinet of Curiosities, despite fans demanding the show get a second season after the exemplary outing of its first batch of episodes.

The series initially dropped its first eight episodes in October of 2022, and was never mentioned again by the streaming giant. But it’s one of the best things Netflix has ever done, and a must-see for fans of the genre.

As the Netflix original series’ title would suggest, Guillermo del Toro’s Cabinet of Curiosities was created and developed by legendary filmmaker Guillermo del Toro. The show features a series of horror vignettes, each jam-packed with del Toro’s trademark blend of practical effects, off-beat humor, and gothic elements.

Over the course of the first eight episodes, the show showcased such massive stars as F. Murray Abraham, Rupert Grint, Kate Micucci, Crispin Glover, Martin Starr, and The Walking Dead‘s Andrew Lincoln.

Netflix first announced the creation of Cabinet of Curiosities in 2018, with Guillermo del Toro, J. Miles Dale, and Gary Ungar attached as executive producers. Guillermo del Toro provides a brief introduction to each of the stories, in an homage to legendary filmmaker Alfred Hitchcock’s 1962 variety show. The Hellboy 2: The Golden Army filmmaker also served as a writer for each of the episodes, and hand-picked directors for the project, including The Babadook‘s Jennifer Kent, Mandy‘s Panos Cosmatos, and Twilight‘s Catherine Hardwicke.

Despite Netflix’s disinterest in producing new episodes, Guillermo del Toro’s Cabinet of Curiosities received near-universal praise from critics and audiences alike. The series holds a staggering 93 percent certified fresh critic score on the review aggregate site Rotten Tomatoes and has received nominations for a wide array of prestigious awards.

Among the awards, Cabinet of Curiosities has taken home major wins from the Art Directors Guild Awards and Primetime Emmys, in the categories of Excellence in Production Design for a Television Movie or Limited Series and Outstanding Production Design for a Narrative Period or Fantasy Program respectively.

Of course, one key issue that may be preventing Netflix from green-lighting additional installments of Cabinet of Curiosities is Guillermo del Toro’s own busy schedule. Del Toro is listed as a director for at least 3 upcoming projects, and serves as a producer for several more, making him one of the busiest working filmmakers today.

Regardless of del Toro’s calendar, and no matter how long has passed since the first season, Netflix subscribers worldwide would be overjoyed to see additional seasons of Cabinet of Curiosities on the horizon.

Still, hope isn’t completely dead. Guillermo del Toro seems to have a very positive working relationship with Netflix’s decision-makers, meaning he could likely pick the show back up whenever he has the time. Send them a message by streaming episodes of Guillermo del Toro’s Cabinet of Curiosities today.

In 1979, Ridley Scott directed Alien, one of the greatest sci-fi horror movies ever made. Written by Dan O’Bannon, Alien was a terrifying film that altered Hollywood forever. In one fell swoop, Ridley created an iconic new heroine with Sigourney Weaver‘s Ellen Ripley, along with a creepy monster in the form of the spine-tingling xenomorph.

Alien was a huge success, but, when it was time for a sequel seven years later, Ridley didn’t return for Aliens. Instead, the action-heavy follow-up was both written and directed by James Cameron, who was coming off the phenomenal success of The Terminator. Replacing Scott was a huge risk which could have ended in disaster. Instead, Cameron’s Aliens ended up being every bit as good, if not better, than the original.

Ridley Scott Wasn’t Asked Back to Direct ‘Aliens’

Moviegoers flocked to theaters to see Alien in 1979. With its near $79 million haul, it was the fifth-biggest movie of the year. Critics adored it, as well. Roger Ebert gave it a perfect four stars, writing, “Alien has been called the most influential of modern action pictures, and so it is.” You can’t get any better praise than that. It wasn’t hyperbole, either. Alien wasn’t like other alien-centric sci-films. You know the type, where bad acting and horrible man-in-a-suit special effects must be overlooked. Alien was gritty and raw, a slow-burning haunted house film where a sickening Michael Myers-like monster is waiting at the end.

With the impact Alien had, not only altering the course of sci-fi and horror, but launching Sigourney Weaver’s career into the stratosphere, you would think that Fox execs would be knocking Ridley Scott’s door down to make a sequel. They did not. Worse, no one even called and asked him. Scott explained why in 2019, telling The Hollywood Reporter:

“Interestingly enough, I was never asked to do the sequel. Maybe because I was such a tough guy when I was doing it, they didn’t want me back. But I was also in the habit of not wanting to do a sequel then either. So I would never have done it.”

Ridley Scott was just fine without Aliens. Although he did eventually return to the franchise several decades later for Prometheus and Alien: Covenant, Scott put together a phenomenal career with films far away from rampaging xenormophs like Blade Runner, Gladiator, and Black Hawk Down.

James Cameron’s ‘Aliens’ Turned Everything up a Notch for a Wild Sequel

With Ridley Scott not even approached to make a sequel to such an important movie, it meant that Fox needed to find someone just as good. Enter James Cameron. In 1986, he’d only made two movies, but the second was a little sci-fi action flick called The Terminator. It was similar to Alien in its own way, with a badass heroine, Sarah Connor (Linda Hamilton), and a solo, horrific monster in the form of a killer cyborg (Arnold Schwarzenegger) on a path to kill her unborn son before he can grow up to save humanity.

With Alien, Ridley Scott was directing another person’s screenplay. Not so with Aliens. Cameron both wrote and directed this sequel, just as he had done with The Terminator (which he co-wrote with Gale Ann Hurd). Alien was a much more straightforward film: A lone alien is on a ship, the humans are on the run for their lives, and in the end, only one remains to battle the monster. Aliens goes deeper. Cameron crafted a compelling dual story about motherhood, with Ripley now more fleshed out as a mother figure to the orphaned Newt (Carrie Henn). This choice adds to the tension because Ripley is no longer only responsible for saving herself. The choice also draws a comparison to the formidable alien queen, who simply wants to save her babies and attacks after Ripley burns her eggs.

As he did with The Terminator and the subplot around Skynet, Cameron creates a bigger world in Aliens, which explores how Weyland-Yutani operated and what they wanted. Paul Reiser‘s Burke is one of the most despicable bad guys in movie history. Cameron’s saving grace doesn’t stop at the screenplay, either. There’s also the directing itself, of course. As he did with The Terminator, Cameron crafts big set pieces with plenty of fight scenes and gun play in Aliens. Once it gets going, Aliens is a high octane thrillride in a way the original never attempted.

James Cameron didn’t try to recreate what Ridley Scott accomplished. He succeeded by doing the opposite. Instead of a quietly building dread with a monster kept hidden for as long as possible, Cameron went for loud and fast-paced action, with creatures thrown right in our faces at every turn. Rather than showcasing more grounded characters, he created over-the-top Marine tropes fit for the wild plot. Whether Aliens is better than Alien is debatable, but it’s certainly bigger and badder like all the best sequels are. In 1986, James Cameron was the perfect choice to pull it off.

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By Robert Scucci
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I’ve gotta knock it off with the dystopian thrillers because no matter what year they come out, and what kind of future they’re depicting, I’m reminded of how close waking life is to these works of fiction. 2023’s The Kitchen is no exception, but unlike its contemporaries, it’s a story about making the best of the worst situation and keeping your head down while you figure out your next moves. It’s a story about community, perseverance, and looking out for your neighbor, even if it means getting yourself killed in the process.

The Kitchen doesn’t beat around the bush. The future it lays out for its viewers is beyond bleak, but like a small potted plant, those living in this reality hope to one day blossom into a mighty oak that looks down on the environment that once tried to destroy them.

It Starts With a Corpse And A Tree

The Kitchen kicks off in a tranquil environment, in a futuristic funeral home known as Life After Life. Here, those who can’t afford proper cremation or burial services are given the opportunity to have their deceased loved ones turned into a tree, and they’re allowed to come back and visit whenever they want until it’s time to be planted at some undisclosed location. This is where we meet Izi (Kane Robinson) and Benji (Jedaiah Bannerman). Izi works at Life After Life as a consultant and salesperson, and he’s spotted by Benji, who’s grieving the loss of his mother and wondering why Izi is visiting her memorial service.

Izi, when he’s not working, lives in a ghetto community known as “The Kitchen,” where the residents live in constant fear of being evicted by heavily armed police officers, and can’t reliably tell what days they’ll have running water or a sustainable food supply. Everybody is under constant government drone surveillance, but despite the chaotic nature of their community, it’s just that: a community. Everybody looks out for each other in The Kitchen. Morale is low, and everybody walks around in a state of heightened awareness, always anticipating another raid, but they get by one day at a time.

Benji, feeling an inexplicable connection to Izi, shows up at The Kitchen, asking if he can live with him for a few days. Izi is reluctant at first, but you can tell he enjoys Benji’s company. Together, they form an inseparable bond, but Benji doesn’t yet know that Izi has been saving his money to finally move out of the ghetto and upgrade to the luxury apartment he feels he deserves after living simply to survive for so long.

As the social structure continues to break down and the police keep causing collateral damage to the only place he’s ever been able to call home, even though he thinks it’s a “sh*thole,” Izi has to make a game-day decision about what kind of person he wants to be, not only for himself, but for Benji, whose youthful exuberance and optimism are giving him second thoughts about leaving The Kitchen and the only life he knows behind. Their relationship is one of tough love, like the older brother who relentlessly makes fun of his lesser-experienced sibling but always has his back when it matters most. 

A Sprawling, Dilapidated Metropolis 

While The Kitchen is a slow-burn dystopian thriller about found family, community, and all the kind of stuff that could be incredibly boring in a lesser film, there’s never a dull moment. The city skyline is one of the best parts of the movie because it shows just how far gone society has become. The surrounding communities are pristine showcases of disproportionately beautiful architecture, while The Kitchen itself is a condemned, run-down, and borderline brutalist environment. The smog that surrounds the community is incredibly localized, and those who manage to make their way into more affluent areas for work are absolutely dumbfounded by how much better the other side lives.

Everybody is aware of the imbalance in The Kitchen. Some people choose to live with it and make the best of the power structure they’re trapped in. People like Izi and Benji, though, want something better. They know they’re exactly where society thinks they belong, but they refuse to let the powers that be keep them under their thumb. Through their bond, their struggles, and their hope for a brighter future, it’s up to them to carve out the life they truly want for themselves, and they know it’s not going to be easy, not even on their best day.

The Kitchen is a Netflix Original and can be streamed with an active subscription.

Here’s a look at what celebrities have been up to as of late!

Meryl Streep arrived at The Late Show with Stephen Colbert in New York City carrying DeMellier’s Hudson bag before appearing on the show in Mejuri’s silver Brioche Hoops. She also was out in New York City wearing Bared Footwear’s Mino Black Leather Hardware Heeled Boots, and again in DISSH’s Romy Cream Barrel Leg Tailored Pant. The actress also stepped out in Tokyo, Japan in Frank Darling’s Pear Gumdrop Earrings.

Taylor Swift wore the Audry Rose Pave Diamond Lock and the Three Diamond Lariat to dinner in New York City.

Lauren Conrad was out and about in New York City wearing Steve Madden’s Jypsey Sandal.

François Arnaud attended the David Yurman Noumenon event in New York City in the Bohol Crochet Top and Neo Pant by Cult Gaia.

Alexa Demie appeared on Season 3 of Euphoria in Simone Pérèle’s Scenario Sheer Demi Bra in black.

Emma Roberts attended The Paris Review Gala in Paris, France in the Alanna Halter Cowl Neck Midi Dress in black by ASTR the Label.

Jodie Comer walked her dog in London, England in MOTHER’s The Lil Goodie Ringer in Mother Moto.

Gabrielle Union attended the Blue Book launch soirée at the Park Avenue Armory in New York City in JustFab’s Emilia Stiletto Boot.

Anitta performed on Saturday Night Live! in New York City in a beaded PatBo gown.

Aubrey Plaza was out in New York City carrying The New York Shoulder bag by DeMellier. The actress also appeared on Late Night with Seth Meyers in New York City wearing the Betsey Johnson Jenii Heel and L’eggs 360 Degree Sheer Contour Shaping Tights.

Pamela Anderson posed on Instagram in the Larroudé Verona Ballet Flat in Peanut Suede.

Amy Adams and her husband Darren Le Gallo enjoyed a date night at Black Tap in The Venetian Resort Las Vegas in Las Vegas, Nevada, where they had burgers and a CrazyShake. 

Beyoncé posed on Instagram with the Cult Gaia Pearl Bag.

Michael B. Jordan attended the Swapped premiere at the Netflix Tudum Theater in Los Angeles, California in the Bleusalt Classic T Lite.

Megan Thee Stallion was out in New York City wearing The Blare set from I.AM.GIA in black.

Dolly Parton teamed up with Good American to launch the Good American x Dolly Parton Dolly’s Joleans Spring ’26 collection.

Demi Lovato took the stage in Orlando, Florida for her It’s Not That Deep Tour wearing the cream Lucia Bolero from DUCIE and posed on Instagram in the same style in black. The singer also shared her love for CYKLAR’s Vanilla Verve Body Wash while speaking to Good Housekeeping.

Zoë Saldaña celebrated the unveiling of RH Milan, The Gallery on Corso Venezia, in Milan, Italy in the L’eggs® 360° Contour™ Sheer Tights.

Kourtney Kardashian posed for Instagram photos in an archive Betsey Johnson dress.

Anne Hathaway was out in New York City carrying DeMellier’s The New York Shoulder bag in black small grain.

Jennifer Lawrence was out in New York City wearing DISSH’s Monica Ink Satin Pant.

Barbie Ferreira stepped out in New York City wearing the Addison Resin Hoop earrings from 8 Other Reasons and the Cheetah Tote Bag from the brand.

Kristen Doute appeared on Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen in New York City in the Sunrise Pump by Valentina Rangoni and the Palm Textured Cuff in gold by Alex + Ani.

Machine Gun Kelly performed in Melbourne, Australia in the Lanley LS Shirt Militant and Trooper Cargo Pant Militant by KSUBI and in Sydney, Australia in the Blackjack Maxx Aged Pant by KSUBI.

Lana Del Rey snapped a selfie for Instagram in the Montce Camo Jacelyn Ruffle One-Piece.

Elizabeth Banks attended a screening of The Miniature Wife at DGA Theater in Los Angeles, California in a SIMKHAI gown and the Jennifer Meyer Stick Earrings and Jennifer Meyer Small Leaf Ring.

Sabrina Carpenter released the music video for “House Tour”, where the singer, Margaret Qualley, and Madelyn Cline wore La Marquise jewelry, with Qualley also sporting an archive Betsey Johnson dress.

Milo Manheim enjoyed a stroll in Los Angeles, California in the Steve Madden Sanderson Dark Tan shoes.

Hailey Bieber shared a photo on Instagram of Jack Blues Bieber wearing a custom INKED by Dani.

Carl Radke and Lindsay Hubbard starred in a campaign for Uber Eats produced by Millennial Entertainment.

Meghan Trainor released the music video for her single “Get In Girl”, which features an Alfa Romeo Giulia.

Emily Blunt was out and about in New York City carrying VESTIRSI’s Vera Black Baguette Bag.

Teresa Giudice taped an episode of Kai Stone’s Turning the Tables podcast.

Terry Dubrow appeared on IMPACT x Nightline: “LOOKSMAXXED”.

Heidi Montag appeared on Tay Lautner’s The Squeeze podcast.

Lisa Hochstein had dinner at Sofia in Miami, Florida with friends, where they enjoyed margaritas, burrata, gamberoni, spicy rigatoni, cacio e pepe, cavatelli bolognese, and zeppole for dessert.

Laura Marano appeared on NBC New York in the Classic Elegance Olive Satin Sleeveless Mock Neck Mini Dress.

Gia Giudice appeared on Hallie Batchelder’s Extra Dirty podcast

Lisa Ann Walter appeared on Sherri in New York City in the Alisha Black Dress by Nadine Merabi.

Salem Mitchell attended the Lakers Game 2 at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, California with Shop The Sample to celebrate the shopping destination’s debut in West Hollywood, California.

Melissa Barrera hit the Titanique opening night red carpet in New York City in a Betsey Johnson archive dress and Betsey Johnson Cruze Nude shoes. 

Paris Berelc attended the premiere of Roommates at The Egyptian Theatre Hollywood in Los Angeles, California wearing the Iconica Drop Earring and Iconica Ring by Za Zewelz.

Kat Velasco released her single, “You’re Drunk”.

Paige Lindgren celebrated the launch of her debut cookbook Sync & Savor with a community walk in Santa Monica, California. 

Violet Witchel appeared as a panelist at Omnivore Books on Food in San Francisco, California.

Leandra Medine attended the Devil Wears Prada 2 premiere in New York City wearing a pair of Havaianas Brazil Flip Flops.

Sophia Rose Wilson appeared on Season 3 of Euphoria wearing the Logen Dress by OUTCAST.

Jane Olivia launched the Jane Olivia smoothie to celebrate her collaboration with Kaleidoscope Juice.

Sophie Saint restored a Ferrari F40. 

Melinda Melrose was appointed as a Dolce&Gabbana Global Makeup Expert. 

Susan Holmes McKagan cheered on her husband, Duff McKagan, at the Guns N’ Roses show at the Tecate Pa’l Norte festival in Monterrey, Mexico.

Miranda McKeon, Sarrah Strimel Bentley, and Kiley Durham Castricone joined the Breast Cancer Alliance for a conversation on diagnosis, treatment, and life beyond, in Old Greenwich, Connecticut. 

Caroline Vazzana attended the Devil Wears Prada 2 premiere in New York City.

RAYE posed on Instagram in the Sienna Fur Jacket from DUCIE.

Donni Davy and Half Magic Beauty launched a Euphoria cosmetics collaboration.

Shelton Wilder of California Wilder Windows by Shelton Wilder Estates partnered with P.S. Arts in Los Angeles, California for the fifth year.

Jamie Crane-Mauzy announced her Alive to Thrive event in Salt Lake City, Utah with the MoCrazy Strong Foundation.

Kail Lowry announced her Fatherless Behavior tour, which kicks off in June 2026.

Chase DeMoor appeared on Celebrity Ex on the Beach. 

TJ Palma starred on season 2 of Love Island: Beyond the Villa.

Beauty expert Erika Vasco launched The Tan Edit’s Water Veil™, a sheer, buildable tanning mist designed to shift tanning from dramatic color change to natural skin tone enhancement and believable glow.

Levi’s launched its Levi’s® x Beastie Boys Tee Collection to celebrate the group’s formative years in New York City and their lasting influence on music, street culture, and self-expression.

RIXO launched a new collection made with Liberty Fabrics a part of the brand’s SS26 We Are One 10-year anniversary collection, which includes mirrored embellishments, ruffled hems, boho prints, and expressive colors. 

Simone Ashley enjoyed a stroll in New York City while carrying the VESTIRSI Ashley Leather Shoulder Bag in Black Leather.

Kristi Cook, a.k.a. Spill Spesh, celebrated an audio-video deal for her Weekly Teacap podcast with The Roost.

Jeanee Crane-Mauzy celebrated her engagement at Lake Effect in Salt Lake City, Utah.

Strong Girl Society founder Holly Brooks hosted a two-day retreat in the U.K. to celebrate the launch of her second activewear collaboration with Myprotein.

RedHanded podcast co-hosts Hannah and Suruthi appeared on the What Went Wrong podcast.

Elyse Arons, Frances Valentine CEO and co-founder teamed up with Blair Eadie, Atlantic-Pacific founder, to launch a limited-edition capsule collection.

Celebrity makeup artist Carolina Gonzalez hosted a virtual masterclass with Armani beauty to reveal the artistry behind Sabrina Carpenter’s signature festival glam.

Alberto Toso Fei released Assouline’s latest Ultimate title, Venice, La Serenissima, which unveils across a thousand-plus years of Venetian history and culture. 

Anna Sitar, Holly Mayland, Sharlize True Trujillo, and Juliet Schroder attended the Dolce Glow in the Desert event in Indio, California presented Tower 28, and Sunnee BAEskin.

Connie Nam celebrated the opening of Astrid & Mayu Abbot Kinney in Venice, California.

Weddings by PURR co-founders Madison Woolley and Kaitlyn Rodriguez attended New York Bridal Fashion Week in New York City.

Smashbox celebrated the next era of their Photo Finish Primers and the debut of the Photo Finish Invisible SPF 45 Primer at the Sheats-Goldstein Residence in Beverly Hills, California.

HigherDOSE teamed up with CorePower Yoga to host a C2 red light workout class to celebrate their collaboration rooted in movement, recovery, and wellness.

Intimissimi hosted a pop-up to celebrate the Ultralight Cotton collection in Venice, California, where guests discovered the Natural Intimates collection, enjoyed a photobooth and custom embroidery, refreshments, and more.

Bollare hosted a Sunset Sessions event in Los Angeles, California, where guests explored spring and festival must-haves from Beginning Boutique, Havaianas, Summer Fridays, and TJ Swim after enjoying beauty touchups with Pixi, SexyHair, Urban Decay, and Lawless Beauty.

RIXO launched a new collection made with Liberty Fabrics a part of the brand’s SS26 We Are One 10-year anniversary collection, which includes mirrored embellishments, ruffled hems, boho prints, and expressive colors. 

Benefit Cosmetics hosted the Benefit x Kopari poolside party at The Glaze and Glow Masion in Encino, California to celebrate the launch of Benefit’s Dream Sheen Brow Glaze, a new tinted brow gel designed to add sheen and definition to brows.

Oscar de la Renta hosted its Spring 2027 Bridal Trunk Show in New York City, where models prepped their complexions with Allies of Skin products.

G&B Digital Management partnered with College of Influence to launch the College Creator Micro-Grant ’26 to support emerging content creators currently enrolled at U.S. colleges. 

CLD PR hosted the CLD Pre-Festival House 2026 in Beverly Hills, California, where guests stocked up on Osier products.

SHEIN launched the SHEIN x Gossip Girl collection inspired by the show and its characters with miniskirts, satin tops, elevated basics, and party dresses.

MARA Beauty launched the Aura Cleanse Foaming Gel Cleanser, a gel-serum that transforms into a foam to cleanse the skin with a formula made with marine and mineral actives to support clarity and resilience.

Edikted teamed up with Barbie to launch a fashion collection filled with 71 pieces across ready-to-wear and accessories spanning sunglasses, bags, and jewelry, available to shop on Thursday, May 7. To celebrate the launch, Edkited and Barbie are hosting a pop-up at The Grove in Los Angeles, California from Friday, May 8 through Sunday, May 10.

Dancing launched the Rosé 2025, grown on a 12-acre estate in Sonoma, California and made from 100% Zinfandel grapes.

CATS: The Jellicle Ball opened on Broadway in New York City with Omari Wiles and Arturo Lyons as the co-choreographers.

Lee Jeans teamed up with Feng Chen Wang to launch the Lee x Feng Chen Wang collection filled with denim cowboy jackets, wide-leg and slouchy jeans, oversized tees, and layering pieces with prices ranging from $50–$120.

Beauty Pie launched the All Systems Grow H-Wave LED Hair and Scalp Treatment in an innovative and discreet baseball cap which harnesses 123 medical-grade LED lights and delivers 655nm of red-light therapy.

Medicube launched the full assortment of 13 SKUs available across Target stores nationwide and online at Target.com.

Emm Kuo debuted 10 statement-making bags on REVOLVE.

Typology launched the Targeted Expression Lines Mask Set + Silicone Patches A70 to visibly smooth fine lines and wrinkles in 10 minutes with a Peptide Complex (7%) paired with biomimetic fibrillin.

Taco Bell launched the limited-time Diablo Dusted Crispy Chicken Nuggets, a spicy spin on the Crispy Chicken Nuggets, featuring all-white meat chicken nuggets coated in crunchy tortilla chip breading with a fiery layer of Diablo Dust. The food chain also launched Zab’s Chicken Ranch Nacho Fries, a limited-time collab with slow-roasted chicken, warm nacho cheese sauce, a three-cheese blend, pico de gallo, and topped with Zab’s Ranch. Taco Bell also brought back the Triple Double Crunchwrap for a limited time.

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If Nikki Glaser could turn back the hands of time, she probably wouldn’t have revealed that she “gets turned on” when her boyfriend Chris Convy hooks up with other women.

The comedian said her experience so far has been “embarrassing” as people often allude to it wherever she goes out.

The reaction to her comment about her boyfriend has also served as a learning experience for Nikki Glaser, who now intends to be more careful about what she shares with the public.

Nikki Glaser Admits Feeling Regret After Revealing Kink Involving Her Boyfriend

Glaser has been feeling the sting of public judgment after revealing on Alex Cooper’s “Call Her Daddy” podcast that she “kinda likes it” when her boyfriend gets to hook up with other women, and she even encourages him to.

During her appearance on the Monday, April 20 episode of the “On with Kara Swisher” podcast, she revealed that the social stigma has been characteristically uneasy for her, as people now get to bring it up with her in spaces where they shouldn’t.

“I wasn’t even thinking about censoring myself in any way, knowing that this podcast makes headlines, and then a week later, I wake up to just headlines about ‘Nikki Glaser says that she likes for her boyfriend to sleep with other women,’ and it was like five different headlines showing up on my feed,” Glaser recounted.

“It was just really embarrassing because I was like that was just one little thing I talked about, like, ‘Oh, I’m kind of turned on by this idea of it,’” she continued. “Everyone I knew had seen that day I went in to do some voice-over work, and people on the Zoom in the voice-over were like, ‘Wow, a lot of headlines about you today.’ I’m like that is so humiliating that they know this.”

Elsewhere, Glaser noted that she has learned her lesson and would be more cautious with what she lets out.

 “I just have to pay more attention now to the stuff I say,” she said.

The controversy stemmed from her appearance on Cooper’s podcast, where she said she doesn’t “really care” if her boyfriend gets to hook up with other women.

“In a relationship, I don’t really care if my boyfriend were to hook up,” she said. “But that is not a two-way street. Like, I’m not someone who likes to hook up when I’m in a relationship. … I don’t really care about that.”

“But I don’t care if someone else were to. In fact, I kind of like it,” she added. “It’s kind of — it’s a problem, I think.”

Nikki Glaser Still Maintains Control In Her Relationship When It Comes To Women Her Boyfriend Fools Around With

Amid the shocking kink revelation, Glaser maintained that she’s “in charge” and always looks to exert control in such situations.

According to the comedian, she makes her position quite clear, daring any woman to try to steal her man from her, hinting that Convy is solely committed to her and their relationship.

“If my boyfriend were to like, fool around with someone else, I would need that girl to know, like, ‘do you know who’s in charge though?’” Glaser said to Cooper.

“‘Like who he’s coming back to?’” she continued. “And I would love to see you try to get him.”

The Comedian Shared That Her Partner Has Already Started Exploring Being With Other Women

During her chat with Cooper, Glaser revealed that her boyfriend Convy has indeed “done some stuff” with at least one other woman, but refused to go into details.

“He probably wouldn’t appreciate me elaborating on that, but like there’s been interesting things that have been like really fun for me to hear about and experience and fun for him too,” the 41-year-old said.

“Because you know you get older,” she continued. “He’s 45, and I’m like, get out there, know that you’re a sexual being again.”

Glaser added, “Like sometimes I’m too busy to be really sexy, so I’m like, get out and get some attention.”

Nikki Glaser Talks Being Snubbed From An Upcoming High-Profile Wedding

The “Dancing With The Stars” alum, who’s a big Taylor Swift fan, was a guest judge for the “American Idol” Taylor Swift-themed night, where the top seven contestants got to perform the pop star’s songs.

Last Thursday, she opened up in a chat with Entertainment Tonight, revealing that she wasn’t invited to Swift’s upcoming wedding to Travis Kelce, even though she had spent over $100,000 to attend several of her Eras Tour shows.

However, Glaser wasn’t angry and said the “Anti Hero” singer made a “smart” decision not to invite her, adding that she’s satisfied with whatever content she gets to see from that day.

“I look forward to the grainy helicopter pictures that I see of it eventually, but that’s all I should get,” she said about Swift’s nuptials.

Recent fashion trends make it clear — linen is officially taking over this season. Airy dresses, breezy pants and billowy skirts are all having a moment, but I’m especially obsessed with the matching linen-like sets popping up everywhere. Breathable, beautiful and endlessly wearable, these easy-going sets are the secret to looking demure and put together with no extra effort.

Should your closet need a dose of quiet luxury style or rich mom polish, consider this your cue to refresh your wardrobe with chic linen sets from Amazon, Nordstrom, Macy’s, Reformation and more. I did some digging and found 21 summer linen sets below, including work‑approved styles, vacay‑ready options and elevated everyday looks that bring coolness (in more ways than one) to your summer capsule collection.

21 Matching Linen-Like Sets That Define Easy, Elevated Style 

1. Our Favorite: Rich mom style is alive and well in this airy shorts set that’s just as ready for a resort‑style vacation as it is for a polished weekend outing. Reviewers rave about its soft feel and texture.

2. Pricey Appeal: Admirers will swear you got this linen tank and pants set at a pricey boutique. Spoiler: It’s actually a budget‑friendly find that looks and feels super elevated. It’s available in several fun colors like hunter green and rose.

3. Travel-Friendly: If you’re into matching linen-style loungewear for throw‑on‑and‑go days, this top‑selling top and shorts set is an immediate add to cart. Shoppers rave about its versatility, especially for traveling and casual outings.

4. Office-Approved: A linen work set? This polished three‑piece blazer, vest and shorts set looks just as stunning with sleek loafers as it does with strappy sandals.

5. Luxury on Display: Quiet luxury is on full display in this spaghetti‑strap linen-blend set from Free People. It’s lightweight, breathable and positively refined without even trying.

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6. Investment Piece: As a Petal & Pup fan, I can attest to the cozy‑chicness of this black linen set. Ideal for capsule wardrobes, this set is ready for every summer event on your agenda.

7. Lace Meets Linen: Mixed media comes alive in this English Factory linen‑blend set that’s complete with lace and trendy color selections, including butter yellow. It’s a summer showstopper that’s bound to sell out fast.

8. Rainbow Spectrum: Lean into a prismatic, colorful summer with this budget-friendly set. The linen‑blend cropped pants and tank come in compliment‑worthy hues like neon yellow, lavender and red.

9. Bed-to-Brunch: Okay, so it’s technically a linen sleep set, but this Quince duo is polished enough to pass for daytime wear the second you style it sandals and a tote.

10. Statement-Maker: Consider the romper search quest over, thanks to this Quince linen jumpsuit that’s about to become my whole summer personality. It takes the stress out of getting dressed, offering instant polish in just one stunning outfit.

11. Make It Your Own: If there’s a Macy’s brand I know can deliver solid linen style, it’s I.N.C. International Concepts. The brand’s affordable‑luxury tie‑front linen set even lets you choose separate sizes for a truly tailored summer look.

12. Botanical Beauty: Why keep it simple when you can add in a tropical flare with this floral linen-blend set? The breathable find features a chic cami and flattering wide-leg pants.

13. Elegance Achieved: Embrace all the gorgeous toile in this linen top and skirt set from Charter Club. It’s a classy, all‑ages set that’s both fun and refined, aka the perfect combination.

14. Size-Inclusive: It’s the color selections, including moss green, bright white and soft cream, that give this plus‑size linen set a Hamptons‑inspired finish. Complete the rich mom look with raffia sandals and designer sunnies.

15. Splurge Worthy: This Reformation two-piece features the type of linen I’d expect to see on fashionistas like Meghan Markle. I honestly wouldn’t be surprised to see her wear it soon, complete with a sleek bun and pricey bag.

16. Weekend Away: Go full vacation mode in this cotton‑linen pants set from Free People. With ruched drawstring‑waist pants and a peplum‑style top, it’s anything but basic.

17. Bohemian Babe: Breathable meets beautiful in this boho linen set that features an eyelet top and shorts. No matter if you go with white or lilac, the linen-blend set stays breezy, feminine and incredibly fashionable.

18. Polished But Breezy: For that just‑right amount of dressed up, don’t miss this linen vest and pants set. It’s the kind of outfit that looks structured and intentional, even if you only have five minutes to get out the door.

19. Perfectly Breezy: From beach walks to brunch, this quarter‑sleeve linen set keeps things comfortable and undeniably cute. Cold‑prone shoppers, rejoice! Reviewers say the fabric has a little extra weight to it.

20. Extra Insulation: Go full regal and relaxed in this oversized linen set from Modenaire. The button‑front top and drawstring pants have an relaxed silhouette that’s also luxurious.

21. Flattering Fit: Designed with a dollop of poise and professionalism, this slimming linen vest and shorts set has earned its share of rave reviews. Shoppers especially love its expensive‑looking design and breathable comfort.

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Wedding season is swiftly approaching, and I’m preparing for the five nuptials I’ll be attending this summer. I can’t possibly wear the same dress to all of them, right? Right! That said, I find shopping for wedding guest dresses to be a challenge because I’m so short, that is until I stumbled upon these petite-friendly picks.

I hate the idea of purchasing a nice dress and then having to alter it. Luckily, brands are catering to those of Us who are petite with dress options that don’t require hemming. Sounds almost too good to be true, I know, but I managed to find 17 gorgeous wedding guest dresses designed especially for those who are 5’3” and under. You can officially break up with your tailor with these options from Amazon, Anthropologie, Macy’s and more.

Wedding Guest Dresses for Petites

1. My Favorite: Match the romantic vibes of the wedding you’re attending with this elegant off-the-shoulder maxi that tapers off right at the ankle, even if you’re 5’3” and under.

2. Glistening: Finally, a silky gown that doesn’t have a spaghetti strap neckline! This shiny satin dress offers a bit more coverage with its wrapped cap-sleeved bodice.

3. All the Right Places: The sophisticated ruching on this form-fitting dress creates a sculptural illusion, so you’ll look like a work of art at your next wedding.

4. Garden Party: A whimsical outdoor wedding calls for a billowing floral gown. With the blooming decals, an open back design and side slit, this dress is a worthy choice that will score you endless compliments.

5. The Perfect Length: This pleated midi lands right at your mid-calf, so you won’t have to worry about hemming it! Plus, it comes in 12 colors and patterns, from pretty florals to airy pastels.

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6. A Casual Pick: If you’re not in the mood to drop money on a dress you’ll wear once (or once a year), this dainty A-line pick is refined enough for weddings, but can also be dressed down. We love the emerald hue that leans into the trendy gem style.

7. Mix and Match: No one will guess that this set isn’t one piece. The pleated skirt and peplum top can be worn together for weddings and special occasions, but you’ll also get a ton of wear out of them separately.

8. Bold in Black: Whoever said black dresses are basic hasn’t feasted their eyes on this figure-flattering stunner that has a waist-accentuating corset and full midi skirt.

9. One-Shoulder Wonder: One-shoulder dresses are a foolproof flattering silhouette. Not only is the shape ideal for weddings, but the ruching on this silky midi dress is also a major confidence booster.

10. No Hem Required: High-low dresses are designed to be tailor-proof. You will never need to get this ruffled pink gown altered, even if you wear flats!

11. Dots Galore: The polka dots trend shows no signs of slowing down. Embrace the pattern during this year’s wedding circuit with this lacey silk column dress that feels summery and whimsical. Opt for lilac or jade for the day of!

12. Party in the Back: Turn heads with, well, nothing. The back of this flowy halter dress is completely open, allowing you to show off all the work you’ve put in at the gym.

13. Chilly Nights: It can still get a bit breezy during summer evenings. This long-sleeved wrap dress keeps the chill out all night long.

14. The Comfiest Pick: You’ll never go to another wedding in a too-tight, uncomfortable dress again when you have this ruffled Hill House Home gown in your closet. It’s seriously comparable to pajamas.

15. Mint Condition: For black tie optional weddings, we see no harm in wearing a short dress, especially in the summer heat. We recommend this sophisticated mint green mini that will work with any venue.

16. Old Reliable: This chiffon A-line dress is one you’ll keep on hand for decades. It doesn’t matter how old you are, the flowy design works for every life stage, from your 20s to your 60s.

17. Truly Timeless: A figure-skimming satin halter dress will always work for weddings. Pick a color that you feel incredible in — this affordable frock comes in 12 options.

Between Felicity, Alias, and Lost, J.J. Abrams dominated the early 2000s television world. His name practically became its own brand, one synonymous with appointment viewing, intense water cooler discussions, and familiar tropes re-packaged inside mystery box-themed wrapping paper. Although his stylistic preferences don’t align with everyone’s tastes, Abrams’ credulity-straining approach has rarely been better realized, or more organically suited to the material, than his last small-screen project of the aughts era.

Fringe, a collaboration between Abrams, Alex Kurtzman, Roberto Orci, and showrunners Jeff Pinkner and J. H. Wyman, gathered a loyal following and critical superlatives during its five-season run. Within the larger public eye, however, the 2008 series seems overshadowed by its spiritual predecessors, like Lost and The X-Files, as well as by Fringe‘s own successors. In fact, the precise way this series’ ingredients (intricate worldbuilding, cerebral pseudoscience, disarming poignancy) combine feels right at home with the high-caliber genre shows that are currently smashing Apple TV’s streaming records. A serialized exercise made of leaner, sterner stuff than Season 1’s procedural origins indicate, Fringe warrants wider recognition as one of the century’s most audacious and innovative sci-fi works.

That renewed relevance isn’t just theoretical. Since March 1, every episode of Fringe is available to stream for free on Pluto TV, both on demand and via the platform’s dedicated Sci-Fi channel. All 100 episodes will be accessible 24/7, giving the series a rare second life in an era where genre television is once again surging.

What Is ‘Fringe’ About?

The Fringe Division investigates strange phenomena that can’t be explained through traditional means. Supervised by former Homeland Security agent Phillip Broyles (Lance Reddick), the top-secret joint task force takes its name from the theoretical branch of science called fringe science, and staffs its ranks with specialists from various federal organizations. In their collective hands, the wildest plausibilities become irrefutable fact.

As the Division’s recruits — Olivia Dunham (Anna Torv), an FBI Special Agent, Dr. Walter Bishop (John Noble), an eccentric scientist with a heart of gold, Peter Bishop (Joshua Jackson), Walter’s estranged civilian son, and Astrid Farnsworth (Jasika Nicole), an overqualified research assistant — shift from one perplexing, gruesome case to the next, they discover a tangled web of mystery and unravel the sinister truth that connects each incident: a cataclysmic war between their universe and a parallel one. The barriers dividing each dimension have weakened over time, leading to quantum entanglement, doomsday cults, enhanced cognitive abilities, diverging timelines, targeted retribution, and a dystopian future. The most pressing question, however, is whether anyone survives long enough to witness any future. If neither dimension finds a solution, then humankind will bring about its own demise.

‘Fringe’ Blends Its Speculative Sci-Fi Premise With Emotionally Complex Characters

The opposite of risk-averse, Fringe roots its highly speculative concept in a rich bedrock of original mythology, sly twists, actualized characters, and devastating heart. There’s a tangible texture to how the series defies narrative conventions, its tone fluidly looping between entertaining, philosophical, and melancholic. The same commitment applies to the coherent framework through which Fringe presents its motifs, most of which are variations on the Butterfly Effect—the idea that stepping on an insect can trigger an ecological disaster worldwide.

Although it’s amusing to compare and contrast the cultural landmarks and technological progress between Fringe‘s various Earths, the real meat and potatoes are quieter and more fundamental. Decisions made in grief, trauma, and love to upset all sorts of fragile balances, both the cosmic and the personal. One difference in a character’s circumstances causes minor but visible ripple effects in their doppelgänger’s psychology, like a stone tossed into a still pond. Good intentions or youthful naivety, meanwhile, can unravel the fabric of reality.

Either way, what isn’t immutable in Fringe‘s multiverse are the endless ways that our relationships mold our identities. That sentiment grants the ensemble’s intertwined relationships both a relatable foothold and rewarding poignancy, neither of which falls into overt triteness. Isolated outcasts populate the Fringe Division; their tiny-but-mighty found family is a unit capable of being fractured by human fallacies and mended with equally soulful effort, self-reflection, and compassion.

‘Fringe’s Phenomenal Cast Delivers Their Career-Best Performances

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At its creative apex, Fringe was stellar enough to summon Star Trek legend Leonard Nimoy as William Bell, Walter’s former partner-in-science and the founder of a shadowy technological corporation. Nimoy’s involvement is a stamp of approval of its own pedigree. That said, Fringe‘s plot logistics wouldn’t soar as high if its performers — main parts and reliable recurring presences — didn’t play their roles to the committed hilt. Olivia remains the highlight of Torv’s underrated career and a gripping showcase for her range. In a series about duality, Olivia’s burden — carrying the self-inflicted weight of two worlds on her shoulders — is a product of her abusive upbringing as well as her innate sense of justice. She turns her empathy into her superpower; she protects that raw vulnerability by retreating into introversion. Differentiating between alter egos can be an actor’s paradise, and Torv’s capacity for refined nuance turns the physical clash between her heroine’s various selves into an ongoing existential crisis.

Meanwhile, Noble and Jackson wield their father-son chemistry like a weapon. Walter and Peter are mirrors and polar opposites: both certified geniuses, with Peter a roaming con artist who fails upwards and Walter as kooky as he is tormented. A former mental institute patient, Walter, understands his capacity for corruption better than most men. He keeps hold of his heartfelt guilt, slices out parts of his curious brain, and both parts seek absolution. As Walter’s damaged relationship with Peter thaws from a resentful skeptic butting heads with an eccentric believer into a gut-wrenching for the ages, Noble emerges as Fringe‘s most invaluable asset.

On paper, Fringe’s constant plot-juggling should’ve collapsed like a house of cards. Not every episode of those 100 installments is a winner, of course, but that’s a natural part of the process. Even though the series’ reputation isn’t as unanimous or as widespread as it deserves, the legacy it has cemented, while thoroughly sci-fi in nature, surpasses category borders. Fringe is prescient, exhilarating, and exquisite television — no matter the genre.

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2008 – 2013-00-00

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Jeff Pinkner

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