Martial arts television has come a long way from putting two skilled fighters in a room and letting the choreography do all the work. Obviously, great fights are still essential to the genre — if the movement looks too perfect, or the technique feels fake, the audience is going to notice immediately — however, modern martial arts shows also understand that a fight only lands when there is something behind it.

The genre has slowly evolved into focusing heavily on personal rivalries and philosophies long before anyone throws the first punch. That doesn’t mean older martial arts series suddenly feel outdated, though. If anything, the classics proved they could carry the genre long before modern shows started chasing bigger, faster fight scenes. The six shows on this list represent the best of both worlds and prove just how much martial arts television can do when the story is as strong as the action.

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‘Warrior’ (2019–2023)

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Warrior is a martial arts series that goes beyond great fight sequences and actually gives the audience a character to root for. The show, based on an original concept developed by Bruce Lee, drops viewers into San Francisco’s Chinatown during the Tong Wars of the late 1800s. The story follows skilled martial artist Ah Sahm (Andrew Koji), who arrives from China in search of his sister, Mai Ling (Dianne Doan). However, he gets recruited as a hatchet man for the Hop Wei tong and quickly finds himself stuck in the middle of a violent power struggle against the rival Long Zii.

Things become even messier once Ah Sahm discovers that Mai Ling isn’t exactly waiting to be rescued. In fact, she has built power of her own within Chinatown and is willing to play the same brutal political game as everyone else. The action in Warrior is obviously phenomenal, but Ah Sahm’s backstory adds weight to every kick. The build-up before a fight matters just as much as the speed and precision of the choreography. The series covers Chinatown politics, racism, immigration, labor conflict, and police corruption, which gives weight to the narrative. The audience knows that in this world, alliances can shift in seconds, and even the strongest fighter can end up on the wrong side of a brutal power play.

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‘Bloodhounds’ (2023–2026)

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Bloodhounds deserves way more recognition than it gets. The series builds its action around footwork and body shots instead of trying to show its characters utilizing superhuman techniques or flinging each other across rooms. This grounded approach to martial arts is one of the show’s greatest strengths, aside from its compelling narrative, of course. The story follows young boxers Kim Gun-woo (Woo Do-hwan) and Hong Woo-jin (Lee Sang-yi), who meet in the ring before becoming close friends. They soon find themselves entangled in Seoul’s criminal moneylending world after Gun-woo’s mother is targeted by a predatory loan operation run by Kim Myeong-gil (Park Sung-woong).

The friends eventually join forces with benevolent moneylender President Choi (Huh Joon-ho) to fight back, and that sets the stage for an epic saga about friendship and loyalty. The chemistry between Gun-woo and Woo-jin is honestly just as important as the central conflict. The two train, eat, and get beaten up together, but keep showing up for each other. Their bond gives the fights emotional stakes because the audience isn’t watching to simply see which side has the better technique. The series is a modern martial arts masterpiece because it respects the sport, but understands that the viewers need more than just that to keep tuning in.

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‘Kung Fu’ (1972–1975)

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Kung Fu is as old-school as it gets, but that’s what makes the show special. It aired long before martial arts became a regular part of Western action television, and has truly stood the test of time. The series follows David Carradine as Kwai Chang Caine, a half-Chinese, half-American Shaolin priest who flees China and travels through the Old West while searching for his half-brother, Danny (Tim McIntire). Most episodes place Caine in a new town where he encounters corruption, prejudice, or someone being exploited. Initially, he is always reluctant to fight, but when he decides that violence is unavoidable, his opponents have a tough time escaping him. Kung Fu unfolds with a restraint that modern martial arts have lost somewhere along the way.

Caine’s first instinct is rarely to prove that he is the toughest person in the room. The series keeps flashing back to his Shaolin training, where he learned patience and discipline alongside the actual fighting. Kung Fu actually drew many of its philosophical ideas from Taoist thought, including concepts associated with the Tao Te Ching. When a fight finally happens, it feels like the conclusion to a moral conflict rather than an action sequence inserted just for the heck of it. Of course, the choreography in the show is slower and more theatrical than what martial arts fans are used to today. However, that dated quality just adds to Kung Fu’s charm.

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‘My Name’ (2021)

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My Name wastes absolutely no time getting ugly and immediately hooks the audience in. The series follows Yoon Ji-woo (Han So-hee), whose life falls apart after her father is murdered right in front of her home. She then turns to Choi Mu-jin (Park Hee-soon), the powerful leader of the Dongcheon crime organization and one of her father’s closest associates, to seek revenge. Mu-jin takes Ji-woo in, trains her, and eventually places her inside the police force under a new identity so she can investigate her father’s death from the inside. That setup leads to Ji-woo hunting for a killer while constantly risking exposure as a mole living among the very detectives she is supposed to deceive.

The emotional stakes are high, but My Name hits hard because of how physical Ji-woo’s journey feels. The protagonist is not a naturally gifted prodigy who becomes unbeatable overnight. Her training is brutal, and her technique is messy, but that gives the action a rawness that perfectly suits the story. Ji-woo is constantly being pulled between Mu-jin, the police, and her own growing doubts about what really happened to her father. Her partnership with detective Jeon Pil-do (Ahn Bo-hyun) complicates things even further because the closer she gets to the truth, the harder it becomes to keep up her double life. My Name is fast-paced and intentional with every episode, which makes it the perfect martial arts series to binge in one night.

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‘Cobra Kai’ (2018–2025)

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Many initially thought that Cobra Kai was just trying to cash in on nostalgia, but that could not be further from the truth. The series serves as a sequel to Robert Mark Kamen’s three Karate Kid films and flips the perspective by following Johnny Lawrence (William Zabka), who is now completely broke and still carrying the humiliation of losing to Daniel LaRusso (Ralph Macchio) back in 1984. Johnny eventually reopens the Cobra Kai dojo and takes bullied teenager Miguel Diaz (Xolo Maridueña) under his wing, while Daniel responds by reviving Miyagi-Do. This age-long rivalry then escalates into a much larger narrative involving an entirely new generation that inherits grudges they barely understand. There’s no denying that Cobra Kai is ridiculous, given that these two middle-aged men refuse to get over something that happened years ago.

However, the show knows exactly when to take karate seriously and when to acknowledge how absurd the central rivalry really is. Aside from its high-octane action sequences, the show also features some of the most well-done tournament arcs in the martial arts genre. The action gets bigger as the show goes on, but the best moments still come from seeing characters finally apply something their sensei has been trying to teach them for years. The show went on for six seasons, which is enough proof that it definitely holds its own ground.

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‘Daredevil’ (2015–2018)

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Daredevil is technically a superhero show, but some of its best moments come directly from martial arts storytelling. The series follows blind lawyer Matt Murdock (Charlie Cox), who spends his days defending people in court and his nights fighting criminals across Hell’s Kitchen. Matt can do all this thanks to his heightened senses and eventual training under the brutally demanding Stick (Scott Glenn), who teaches him how to turn those abilities into something genuinely dangerous.

The protagonist eventually crosses paths with the diabolical Wilson Fisk (Vincent D’Onofrio), and that sets up one of the most personal rivalries Marvel has ever put on screen. The fight sequences in Daredevil are definitely memorable, but at the end of the day, Murdock is not a traditional hero. He gets hit, loses his breath, and wins out of sheer coincidence many times. The show refuses to make him look invincible, which is what makes the stakes feel real. Daredevil is the perfect blend of character drama, martial arts, and superhero spectacle that never lets one element overpower the other.

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2015 – 2018-00-00

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Phil Abraham, Stephen Surjik, Peter Hoar, Euros Lyn, Ken Girotti, Farren Blackburn, Alex Garcia Lopez, Marc Jobst, Adam Kane, Alex Zakrzewski, Andy Goddard, Brad Turner, Floria Sigismondi, Guy Ferland, Jennifer Getzinger, Jennifer Lynch, Julian Holmes, Lukas Ettlin, Michael Uppendahl, Nick Gomez, Sam Miller, Nelson McCormick, Toa Fraser

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A man formerly on the FBI’s Ten Most Wanted Fugitives list has been returned to Philadelphia following his arrest in connection with the rape and murder of a 5-year-old girl in 2000, according to authorities.

Alexis Flores, 51, was wanted for the killing of Iriana DeJesus when he was apprehended in Honduras in February after several years on the run, WTFX-TV reported.

Now he’s been extradited to Philadelphia and will face criminal charges in connection with the girl’s death, according to the TV station.

“The return of Alexis Flores to Philadelphia demonstrates our unwavering commitment to pursuing fugitives wherever they may run, no matter how much time has passed,” Wayne A. Jacobs, the special agent in charge of the FBI’s Philadelphia office, said in a statement, according to The Philadelphia Inquirer.

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A man who was once named to the FBI’s Ten Most Wanted list has been captured 25 years after he allegedly raped and murdered a 5-year-old girl in Philadelphia. Kash Patel, the director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, announced via X on Thursday, February 12, that officials apprehended fugitive Alexis Flores in Honduras for […]

Flores is facing multiple charges, including kidnapping, murder and rape, authorities said, per the newspaper.

Irina was reported as missing in Philadelphia in July 2000, the newspaper reported. A few days later, her body was found in an empty apartment located above a local store in Philadelphia, authorities said, with evidence indicating the girl was raped and strangled.

Flores was named the suspect in her death about seven years later in 2007 and was sought by the FBI, according to The Philadelphia Inquirer.

He was linked to her killing after DNA had been collected during a separate arrest in Arizona and tied him to the 2000 crime scene, WTFX-TV reported.

When Flores’ name appeared on the FBI’s Ten Most Wanted Fugitives list in June 2007, he was in Honduras, where he had been previously deported to, according to the TV station.

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Following his arrest in the country in February, Iriana’s mother, Lizasuain DeJesus, described her daughter as an “angel,” the TV station reported.

“I know she’s an angel,” DeJesus said. “She was an angel before. She became an angel the minute that she was murdered and she will continue to be my angel watching over us.”

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“For more than 25 years, Iriana’s family has lived with an unimaginable loss while waiting for this day,” Philadelphia Police Commissioner Kevin Bethel said in a statement, per WTFX-TV. “Alexis Flores may have crossed borders and spent decades trying to escape responsibility, but our commitment to Iriana and her family never stopped. His return to Philadelphia is the result of extraordinary persistence by our homicide investigators and the FBI, together with our international partners in Honduras.”

“We are deeply grateful to everyone who helped bring him back to face justice,” Bethel’s statement continued. “Iriana was only five years old. We have never forgotten her, and we never will.”

It was not immediately clear whether Flores had retained legal representation.

It may have been over a decade since The Girls Next Door first aired on E!, but it still hasn’t been forgotten quite yet.

The Girls Next Door — which ran for six seasons from 2005 to 2010 — gave viewers an inside look at the eventful lives of the late Hugh Hefner’s three main girlfriends: Holly Madison, Bridget Marquardt and Kendra Wilkinson. In the show’s final season, however, the focus was shifted towards Heftner’s new girlfriends: Crystal Hefner and twins Kristina Shannon and Karissa Shannon. (Hugh and Crystal eventually tied the knot in 2012 and stayed together until Hefner’s death in 2017.)

While their lives may have seemed glamorous on the show, some of the girls have come out with claims that their lives in the Playboy Mansion were not as great as they may have seemed.

“Life in the mansion wasn’t the fairy tale I had once hoped it would be,” Crystal wrote in her January 2024 memoir, Only Say Good Things: Surviving Playboy and Finding Myself. “From the outside, sure, it had all the trappings of a fairy tale. But it wasn’t, and everyone who lived there knew it.”

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In the book, Crystal also shared that there were various “unspoken rules” after moving into the Playboy Mansion including having to always adore Hugh and another was that the girls were pressured to get plastic surgery, which Crystal claimed made the women in the house “competitive.”

“It was unspoken but also very clear that there was no other option if I wanted to stay,” she explained.

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Blake Lively appears to be moving on from her lengthy legal battle with “It Ends With Us” co-star Justin Baldoni.

The actress was recently spotted in high spirits enjoying some quality family time with her husband, Ryan Reynolds, just days after a judge ruled on her multimillion-dollar request for legal fees.

Lively had asked for more than $8 million in attorneys’ fees and costs from Baldoni. However, she ultimately received just over $400,000, with Baldoni’s lawyer celebrating the significantly reduced amount as a victory for his client.

Billie Eilish is facing accusations of hypocrisy after her role in her brother Finneas O’Connell’s lavish California wedding brought one of her own past statements back into the spotlight. 

The singer had previously spoken forcefully about immigration and America’s history, but critics seized on the location of Saturday’s celebration to question whether her actions matched her public views. 

The backlash has since widened, with social media users also challenging Eilish over wealth, capitalism and the lifestyle surrounding the star-studded event.

The criticism surrounding Billie Eilish centers largely on where her brother’s wedding took place rather than the ceremony itself. O’Connell tied the knot with Claudia Sulewski at San Ysidro Ranch in Montecito, California, on Saturday, with Eilish taking part in the celebration alongside a crowd of celebrity guests.

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Among those attending were Justin and Hailey Bieber, Jason Sudeikis, Kristen Bell and Dax Shepard, adding to the high-profile nature of the occasion.

However, the location quickly became a talking point because the Santa Ynez Band of Chumash Indians has identified Montecito as part of territory that once encompassed roughly 7,000 square miles of its ancestral lands.

That detail brought one of Eilish’s previous statements back into the conversation. At the Grammys in February, she criticized immigration enforcement while declaring, “no one is illegal on stolen land.”

Critics subsequently argued that participating in a lavish celebration on land with that history created an uncomfortable contradiction. 

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One user wrote per the Daily Mail, “Hypocrisy much? She lectures everyone about “stolen land” then hosts a lavish wedding ON that exact same land! Words ≠ actions!” Another mocked the situation with the question, “Oh did they have it in… AMERICA?”

Eilish’s Wealth Sparks A Separate Wave Of Criticism

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The backlash soon expanded beyond the question of Native American land, with some users using the wedding’s extravagant setting to revisit Billie Eilish’s views about money and capitalism.

One commenter pointed to her previous criticism of billionaires, writing, “Same girl that said billionaires shouldn’t even exist,” while arguing that the Grammy award winner herself was “pushing pretty close to having a quarter of a billion dollars.”

Another social media user was even more scathing, describing Eilish as “Of all the tone deaf hypocrites in Hollywood” and predicting she would continue benefiting financially from the very systems she has criticized.

“Watch this “anti-capitalist” sell more sweatshop junk to her fans tomorrow too,” the commenter added.

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Other critics focused specifically on what they believed Eilish should do regarding the wedding location. One suggested that the 24-year-old “should publicly apologize to the native Americans and give a land acknowledgment.”

Another commenter accused Eilish of presenting herself as a “cosplay struggle artist” while benefiting from the very things she publicly protests. The user ultimately argued that people should not “take these people seriously or seek their advice or opinion.”

Billie Eilish Draws Elon Musk’s Attention Before Her Brother’s Wedding

@grok please roast Eilish’s hypocrisy in hating on capitalism and “stolen land” while selling perfume and living in luxury on that same land

— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) August 29, 2026

Before Eilish’s role in her brother’s August 29 wedding became the subject of a fresh controversy, she was already caught up in another headline-making clash involving Elon Musk. 

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The episode began after the “Lovely” singer promoted her latest fragrance, Eilish Intense, on X on August 27. 

Musk responded to the post by asking Grok, his AI chatbot, to attack what he characterized as a contradiction between Eilish’s criticism of capitalism and her luxury lifestyle. 

Musk specifically instructed Grok, writing, “Please roast Eilish’s hypocrisy in hating on capitalism and ‘stolen land’ while selling perfume and living in luxury on that same land.” 

Grok initially produced a relatively restrained response, arguing that Eilish’s criticism of capitalism appeared inconsistent with her perfume business and wealth.  

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Musk apparently wanted something harsher. After reading Grok’s first response, he replied, “That is far too short and boring. Be at least a little vulgar, longer and wittier.” Grok subsequently produced a more aggressive roast aimed at Eilish. 

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Eilish Faces Backlash After Saying Eating Meat Is ‘Inherently Wrong’

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The controversy involving Elon Musk was not the only instance in which Billie Eilish found herself in hot water over her comments. 

Earlier this year, the singer sparked a separate debate after giving an uncompromising answer about eating meat during an Elle interview. 

Asked what “hill” she would die on, Eilish warned, “Ya’ll ain’t gonna like me for this one,” before stating, “Eating meat is inherently wrong.” 

Eilish, who has been vegan since she was 12, explained that she struggled to reconcile a person’s love for animals with continuing to eat them. “Two things cannot coincide: ‘I love all animals so much and I eat meat,’” she said. “Sorry — you could eat meat, go for it, you could love animals, but you can’t do both.” 

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Her comments prompted criticism online, but Eilish did not soften her position. Instead, she posted graphic footage depicting animal mistreatment and challenged people who disagreed with her to learn more about the meat industry. 

She wrote, “Go watch a documentary or two and some footage of what is done to the animals u claim to love and what it does to the planet u pretend to love as well.” 

She also expressed frustration that showing empathy toward animals had become controversial, writing, “I am so tired of standing up for/having empathy for living beings being controversial.” 

Billie Eilish Explains Why She Keeps Speaking Out On Politics

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That willingness to speak her mind extends beyond animal rights. In the same interview, Eilish also addressed why she continued to use her enormous platform to discuss political and social issues, despite knowing it could make her controversial.

Asked about activism, Eilish explained that her approach was shaped by how she was raised. “I was raised like this,” she said, describing the instinct to intervene when she sees people being mistreated. 

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The songwriter questioned why celebrities should be expected to remain silent simply because their political opinions might generate controversy. 

“When you have this insane platform that you can use to advocate for people, but you’re not advocating for people because you don’t want to be controversial?” she stated. 

Eilish then challenged the premise that speaking up should be considered problematic in itself. In her words, “Why is it controversial to step in when someone’s getting bullied and try to stop it?”

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One of the hardest things about television is that, sometimes, shows get canceled far before their story is told, or before fans are ready to let it go. This commonly happens in superhero television, and this has led to a lot of shows where fans are desperately wishing to see another season of these shows, as they most rightfully deserve.

Whether it’s a Spider-Man series, or a more niche character like The Tick, there are plenty of superhero shows out there that more than deserve more time in the sun—running for a good four seasons or only one. Series get canceled for plenty of reasons, but regardless of what they are, there’s no denying that some never get what they truly deserve.

‘Cloak & Dagger’ (2018–2019)

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Two characters that have not gotten the love they deserve—until they were included in Marvel Rivals, that is—are none other than Cloak and Dagger. However, they did have a great run—a two-season series—in 2018 through 2019 with Cloak & Dagger. Starring the likes of Olivia Holt and Aubrey Joseph, this show both had great performances, and very cool action.

While it had a lower viewership than the studios and network would have liked, those who did see it genuinely enjoyed it, and were sad to see it die out so soon. Now that shows like the ones from the Netflix era are making a comeback in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, there’s a decent chance that Cloak & Dagger could also make a comeback, and fans of the show are hoping for it. The series provided a fun and unique coming-of-age story that had great writing, especially for the two main characters and their dynamic.

‘The Tick’ (2016–2019)

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One of the more niche superheroes who simultaneously has a profoundly dedicated fanbase is none other than that of The Tick. He has had a good few adaptations over the years, but one of the best comes in the form of The Tick from 2016. When The Tick (Peter Serafinowicz) discovers that his city is owned by a supervillain, he and Arthur Everest (Griffin Newman) team up to expose the conspiracy.

This hilarious television series offers a great satirical look at the superhero genre in a way that other shows that do the same, like The Boys, don’t. However, despite how gut-wrenchingly funny it is, The Tick also offers a deep look into trauma and mental health when it takes a moment to bring more drama into the mix. This leaves the show feeling layered and complex. Unfortunately, it only lasted two seasons and should have gotten more recognition when it was airing. Another unfortunate case of low viewership in comparison to a high production budget.

‘Moon Knight’ (2022)

Moon Knight had one of the most inconvenient release eras that it could have. With Bob Chapek being CEO of Disney and enforcing a quantity-over-quality business model, this miniseries wound up being released at a time in which Marvel fans were getting pretty sick of the company’s lackluster performance.

Jeremy Slater‘s Moon Knight, though, is an extremely well-done series. While not perfect, this project explores a corner of the MCU that had never been explored prior and was very unique in comparison to any other MCU movie or television show. The way it explores mental health, however, using the split personalities of the hero and exploring his deep trauma, made Moon Knight (Oscar Isaac) one of the most layered MCU heroes of the post-Avengers: Endgame era.

‘Teen Titans’ (2003–2006)

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Of the most beloved DC Comics-based television shows, Teen Titans most definitely lands in the top 5. There were a lot of issues behind the scenes, most likely regarding licensing, financial issues—the typical works—that led to Teen Titans not getting the green light for a sixth season. It’s safe to say, based on any kind of fan discussion found on the internet regarding this show, that people were absolutely devastated at the cancellation.

Teen Titans did a wildly good job with its tonal balancing, being able to go from goofy, anime-style fun to dark and dramatic emotional development at the flip of a switch. Fans genuinely got invested in these characters, and it led to them genuinely hating on Teen Titans Go! for being the show to come after it. For two decades now, audiences have been begging for a revival of this series, and for good reason.

‘Green Lantern: The Animated Series’ (2011–2013)

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There’s zero question that Green Lantern has had a rough go in non-comic book media. With his most notorious outing being the 2011 Green Lantern movie, starring Ryan Reynolds. In fact, that exact project is what most likely caused the death of the animated series airing the same year, Green Lantern: The Animated Series. The most unfortunate part of all this is that this animated bout is actually really good. With well-written characters, an engaging plot, smooth animation, and great vocal performances, this series really had something special.

The CG-animated television show was incredibly well-done, thanks to directors Sam Liu and Rick Morales, and the absolutely astounding performance by Josh Keaton as Hal Jordan. Without a doubt, if Green Lantern: The Animated Series was released in any other era of the character, it would have had a much larger chance of success. Of any DC Comics animated show out there, Green Lantern: The Animated Series was the most screwed over, and, therefore, is the most deserving of another chance.

‘The Punisher’ (2017–2019)

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If the success of the recent Disney+ special, The Punisher: One Last Kill, is any indication of fan desires, then it’s clear that people want to see more of the character and, specifically, his own series, The Punisher. Even if it’s a somewhat sequel series like how Daredevil: Born Again is for Daredevil, people genuinely want more Punisher (Jon Bernthal).

The Punisher wasn’t as appreciated in viewership as the likes of the other Netflix shows, but it was still incredibly good, belonging right next to them. It’s not perfect, no—having some issues with pacing at some points—but audiences love Jon Bernthal as Punisher (if Spider-Man: Brand New Day is any proof) and want to see more of him. Bringing the original team behind The Punisher back, like they did for Daredevil: Born Again, would be a perfect opportunity to bring forth a whole new group of people to watch Punisher on television that may not have caught its first two seasons.

‘X-Men: Evolution’ (2000–2003)

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If there’s any X-Men property that people want Marvel Studios to take from for their upcoming X-Men franchise, it’s X-Men: Evolution, an animated series from 2000 that lasted until 2003. What the four seasons of this X-Men adaptation do is bring the core cast into their younger years, making them students at Xavier’s School for Gifted Youngsters—unlike the most popular iteration of the team from X-Men: The Animated Series and X-Men ’97.

What makes X-Men: Evolution so special is this change, which supplies the wonderful character drama at play, feeling more like a coming-of-age story with classic teenage drama and angst, rather than a group of adults teaming up. This not only made it more relatable for its younger viewers, but it truly made the team feel so engaging and interesting.

‘The Avengers: Earth’s Mightiest Heroes’ (2010–2012)

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Of Marvel Animation’s many canceled animated series that deserve a comeback, one of the highest on the list is The Avengers: Earth’s Mightiest Heroes. This is one of two major series that got hit hard by many shifts at Disney around this time, with this iconic show being canned for a new show, Avengers Assemble, which looked like, had characters, and featured plot lines far more in line with the MCU.

Nobody was happy about this, though, as many on the internet have considered The Avengers: Earth’s Mightiest Heroes as one of the greatest adaptations of the Marvel Comics universe of all time. Few series have adapted Marvel comic book stories better than the writers and directors behind The Avengers: Earth’s Mightiest Heroes did. Many people who worked on the show, like Christopher Yost, Josh Fine, and Thomas Perkins, have spoken heavily about what a third season would have entailed.

‘Swamp Thing’ (2019)

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One of the most underrated comic book shows of all time is easily 2019’s Swamp Thing. This show had absolutely astounding reviews when it was airing on the fledgling DC Comics streaming service, DC Universe, which was quickly demolished for HBO Max. Many attribute this to being why the show ended so soon, but that is not the case. The showrunner, Mark Verheiden, spoke to Multiverse of Color to deny that the show was “too expensive” and rather stated, “There may have just been a fundamental misunderstanding about the show we were making versus the show they were expecting…”

Swamp Thing, as stated, had phenomenal reviews when it was released. This may truly be one of the most well-received live-action DC Comics shows of all time, based off of comparing review numbers. Now that James Gunn‘s DCU is around and kept characters like Harley Quinn (Margot Robbie) from the old universe, there’s ample opportunity to bring Swamp Thing back and give this show another chance.

‘The Spectacular Spider-Man’ (2008–2009)

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If one were to ask pretty much any Marvel Comics fan online what the most beloved modern Marvel animated series is, they’d probably tell you that the most common consensus is The Spectacular Spider-Man. This is for very good reason, too, with the show containing some of the most beloved Spider-Man writing of his many adaptations. With excellent drama, a fun art style, and great voice acting—Josh Keaton back at it once again—this show has gone down in history as one of the best Spider-Man iterations, period. With around five seasons—65 episodes—and some movies supposedly planned, and it only getting two, people were pretty sad to see this one go.

The petition—social and literal—for the third season of this show has been running strong for a whopping 17 years. #SaveSpectacularSpiderMan is a commonly used hashtag that fans have utilized to show their desire for the show’s return. It’s simply not that easy, though, as the cancellation of The Spectacular Spider-Man was that of legality. With Disney getting the short-form television rights for Spider-Man within their acquisition of Marvel Comics in 2009, and Sony Pictures Animation retaining the rights for The Spectacular Spider-Man, the show is legally unable to return. That is, unless the two companies were to come together to make a deal of some sort. The likelihood of that is stronger in the 2020s than ever before, but still a long shot, sadly.

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Victor Cook, Jennifer Coyle, Dave Bullock, Troy Adomitis, Dan Fausett, Kevin Altieri, Michael Goguen

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Greg Weisman, Kevin Hopps, Matt Wayne, Andrew Robinson, Randy Jandt, Nicole Dubuc

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Dainty heels have their place, but if you want comfort, ease and rich vibes in one, check out Kate Hudson‘s latest footwear move. Her luxe slip-ons appear intentionally ‘ugly,’ so it’s no wonder the chic style lands in cool-mom wardrobes. At only $36, Hudson’s fall-ready look is flying off the shelves!

Spotted bumping into friends in Los Angeles, the actress rocked a slouchy button-up, simple lounge pants, a printed scarf and trendy suede slip-ons that pulled the whole outfit together. If you’ve been searching for that same low-key, California-cool moment, this identical Amazon pair delivers.

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These Coutgo Suede Clogs are as close as you can get to Hudson’s without the designer receipt, and they’re secretly as comfortable as sneakers. In other words, you can run errands, meet a friend for wine and walk your dog without begging to switch into ‘comfy shoes.’ These chic wonders are the comfy shoes.

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Speaking of which, one five-star shopper summed up their charm perfectly: “They’re really cute and elevate a jean and sweater outfit more so than tennis shoes while still being comfortable.”

“The combination of the molded cork and the memory foam layer is a total game-changer,” another happy reviewer raved. “They completely cradle your feet, making them comfortable enough to wear all day without any fatigue.”

Pair these wear-everywhere slip-ons with wide-leg denim, a soft cashmere pullover and one of those scarves you keep meaning to wear more often. Suddenly, your Saturday coffee run has Hudson energy, effortlessly.

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It’s no secret that European rich moms drape expensive-looking knits over their shoulders. Emily Ratajkowski may live in New York City, but her outfit screamed ‘Parisian socialite,’ thanks to one outfit piece. We found the Euro-chic look for only $15!

At the Loewe womenswear fall and winter show in Paris, Ratajkowski skipped the fancy moment entirely and went for something quieter: a navy shawl sweater draped over her shoulders and knotted casually in front, paired with simple trousers and a bag. This shawl style totally makes the outfit.

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Better yet, the comfy fabric mimics cashmere without the dry-clean-only anxiety, and shoppers say it delivers. One happy reviewer wrote, “Neutral color to match any outfit, feel like cashmere, fit any size and easy to take a long on a trip or when the weather becomes cooler. Fall and spring-ready.”

Clearly, this classy piece is incredibly practical for real life. As another Amazon shopper put it, “If you have a strappy dress but don’t want to show your back for whatever reason (at work or something), you can add this to it and you look appropriate and classy without getting hot.” Jeans, lounge sets, you name it, this piece elevates any ensemble.

Ratajkowski’s European-looking shawl style makes getting ready a breeze, especially during the transitional season. Whether for dinner reservations, a chilly office or a fall flight to somewhere better, this piece turns any outfit into a look — no Loewe budget required.

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John Galliano has withdrawn from a planned exhibition at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, ending plans for the showcase that was expected to inspire the theme of the 2027 Met Gala. The decision comes amid renewed scrutiny of the fashion designer’s controversial past.

Now, reports indicate that the Anti-Defamation League CEO, Jonathan Greenblatt, had urged Met officials to cancel the Galliano-themed event.

On August 31, fashion designer John Galliano and Met Gala officials released a statement that the 2027 “John Galliano: Horizons” exhibition will no longer proceed, as The Blast reported.

The news came after months of scrutiny over the Met Gala theme, which courted controversy because it would have honored Galliano despite his history of antisemitic and racist remarks. The timing of the exhibition’s planned opening on Yom HaShoah, the Holocaust Remembrance Day, also drew heavy criticism.

In 2011, Galliano was arrested in Paris after verbally accosting a couple with antisemitic remarks. He was charged, and later convicted, of making “public insults based on origin, religious affiliation, race, or ethnicity.” The following year, then French President François Hollande stripped Galliano of his Legion of Honor, the most prestigious medal awarded by the French Republic.

ADL CEO Jonathan Greenblatt Reportedly Had A Crisis Meeting With Met Officials

With antisemitism at crisis levels, the Met honoring John Galliano at this moment was misguided, and even Galliano ultimately recognized what the Met should have done from the start. This was the wrong move at the wrong moment. Timing matters.

— Jonathan Greenblatt (@JGreenblattADL) August 31, 2026

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The official announcement from The Met stated that The Met CEO, Max Hollein, and Galliano had “thoughtful discussions” and decided not to continue with the exhibition.

Now, several sources claim that Jonathan Greenblatt, the CEO of the Anti-Defamation League, met with Hollein and another Met board member to discuss the controversial Met Gala theme. One source told Page Six that the decision to cancel the exhibition was based on “a combination of things,” but Greenblatt made the Jewish community’s voice heard.

“[Greenblatt] was urging them to reverse the decision on the Galliano show,” the source noted.

Following Galliano’s announcement, Greenblatt took to X and said the Galliano exhibit was “the wrong move at the wrong moment.”

The CEO Also Met With Anna Wintour And Andrew Bolton About The Met Gala

Greenblatt, together with a few rabbis, reportedly also met with Met Trustee Anna Wintour and Curator in Charge Andrew Bolton about the controversial Met Gala.

Galliano has apologized multiple times for his past antisemitic remarks, and according to a report by The New York Times, many Jewish leaders believed the designer’s “repentance was genuine.” However, Greenblatt later clarified his remarks to the outlet, saying that some parts of his statement were not printed in the report.

On X, he posted the full statement and expressed hope that The Met officials would respond accordingly.

Anna Wintour Commends John Galliano For His Courage

The “John Galliano: Horizons” theme for the 2027 Met Gala was announced in July. Shortly after, Wintour released a statement: “There is no one more deserving of an exhibition of this scale than John Galliano… His career isn’t defined by a single moment.”

According to reports, The Met was well aware that honoring Galliano was controversial, yet they decided to proceed. Along with the announcement, the press release noted that the exhibit would touch on the designer’s past.

“Alongside Galliano’s extraordinary creative accomplishments, the exhibition will address the derogatory conduct that fundamentally altered his career and public reception,” The Met noted, adding that the exhibit will also highlight “ethical accountability.”

Following the cancellation, Wintour said Galliano’s decision to withdraw was “very courageous” and “a measure of the man he is.”

Will The 2027 Met Gala Move Forward?

With no theme for next year’s Met Gala, many are wondering whether the event will still push forward. Since the event’s launch in 1948, the annual celebration has only been canceled a handful of times. It takes about five months or more to plan fashion’s biggest night, leaving plenty of time for organizers to regroup.

Per The Met’s press release, more information about how the 2027 costume exhibition will proceed will be announced at a later time.

Justin Bieber and Hailey Bieber’s appearance at a star-studded Santa Barbara wedding took an unexpected turn when an animated exchange between the couple caught attention. 

The pair were celebrating alongside other high-profile guests when Hailey appeared to speak emphatically to Justin before the two walked away in opposite directions. 

The moment prompted questions about whether tension had surfaced between the spouses, although an expert who examined their body language offered a more measured interpretation of what viewers actually saw.

Justin Bieber and his wife attended the wedding of Finneas O’Connell and Claudia Sulewski in Santa Barbara on Saturday, joining the celebrity guests gathered for the celebration. 

The “Baby” singer later shared cozy snaps from the event on Instagram, but another moment between the couple presented a noticeably different picture.

During the festivities, Justin and Hailey were seen talking animatedly beneath the Southern California sun. 

Hailey appeared particularly expressive, using dramatic hand gestures while speaking before walking away from her husband. 

Justin also headed in another direction, leaving the pair temporarily separated after the exchange.

The scene was enough to attract attention, particularly because of the way Hailey looked back toward Justin as he walked away. 

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