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It’s not everyday Nordstrom puts the industry’s most talked-about beauty products on sale, but right now, the retailer quietly marked down a mix of viral makeup, skincare, haircare and tools from brands you’re used to seeing on your FYP. Brands that rarely get discounted, including favorites constantly spotted in celebrity makeup artist kits, are currently marked down for a limited time.
That means now is the perfect time to stock up on glow-boosting complexion staples, luxury haircare, skin-plumping treatments and high-end tools people wait months to buy on sale. Below, we’ve rounded up 11 staples you’ll want to add to your cart — stat.
Viral Beauty Brands Worth Shopping on Sale at Nordstrom
1. Waterproof Foundation: A makeup artist staple, this long-wearing foundation has a matte finish, is transfer-proof and will even look good in photos — was $49, now $34!
2. 2-in-1 Hair Tool: Is it a waver or a curling wand? Try both. This 2-in-1 must-have cuts styling time thanks to its versatile capabilities, including crimps, curls and everything in between — was $129, now $99!
3. Travel Haircare: For hair that looks good on the go, this three-piece kit has you covered with a bond-building treatment, shine spray and heat protectant — was $29, now $23!
4. Luxe Concealer: The best part of this high-coverage concealer is not just the fact that it lasts all day, it’s the fact that the precision applicator conceals and contours — was $44, now $31!
5. Makeup Mirror: Make getting ready easier with this lighted makeup mirror, which features 15 LED bulbs for flawless application, plus a 120-degree beam angle — was $110, now $82!
You know how you swap heavy fashion pieces for breezy finds come spring? Well, you should be doing the same with your beauty essentials. With warmer weather on the horizon, your skincare and makeup should reflect that with formulas that are lightweight, sun-protecting, sweat-resistant and buildable. If you need to do a spring beauty refresh, […]
6. Lip Crayons: Hailing from a makeup artist-loved brand comes this lip crayon duo in eye-catching statement-making hues — was $40, now $24!
7. Iridescent Eyeliner: Let your creativity shine through with this super pigmented eyeliner that features a precision tip for every line, wing and shape you draw — was $30, now $24!
8. Brush Set: The right brushes make all the difference in makeup application, and this eight-piece travel-friendly set has everything you need for shadows, powders and creams — was $130, now $110!
9. Age-Defying Oil: This retinol-infused night oil helps soften fine lines and wrinkles, promotes skin firmness and just plain feels good if your skin is feeling parched — was $89, now $71!
10. Smoothing Conditioner: Douse your strands in hydration with this luxurious-feeling conditioner. It smooths, detangles and nourishes strands from root to tip — was $32, now $29!
11. 24K Gold Eye Serum: Get rid of signs of premature aging like fine lines, wrinkles and puffiness around the eyes with this gold-infused eye serum that’s just as luxurious as it sounds — was $70, now $49!
Still figuring out your updated beauty routine in 2026? Now’s the perfect opportunity to stock up on new, popular products to help you glow up from the inside out. You don’t need to pay full price for great finds because Amazon’s Winter Sale is still marking down seasonal items, including beauty essentials that will upgrade […]
Beartooth lead singer Caleb Shomo’s wife, Fleur Shomo, is breaking her silence after the rocker came out as a “proudly gay man.”
“Not really sure how to start this cause does anything even need to be said? But I guess I’ll just dive right in,” Fleur wrote via Instagram on Saturday, May 23. “The past few months have been a very disorientating and hurtful time to navigate. For both of us. But I will always want to love, protect and support Caleb. I have cared more about his well being over the years than anything else in the world.”
She continued, “To see the confusion and pain he went through and the highs and lows and wanting to help but not knowing how. You never want anything more for your person than for them to just be ok. You also ask yourself constantly if you’re a bad person for wondering wtf this means for your world & the anger you also feel. I am the only person that is having to deal with the duality of this situation. To support him whilst losing everything has been incredibly hard to figure out. You can love and support your person through the hardest time in their life, whilst also be completely demolished & lose yourself at the same time.”
On Saturday, Caleb — who has been the lead singer of the alternative metalcore band since 2012 after leaving the crabcore band Attack Attack! — came out as gay on Saturday after fans speculated about his sexuality online.
It’s officially Pride Month, and while the month of June can feel like one long rainbow-filled parade, it is also a time for reflection and community. Just like Us, many celebs are reflecting on what Pride Month means to them, and how the celebration has evolved over time. “I grew up in a very Christian, […]
“There has been a lot of speculation surrounding my personal life as of late and I feel compelled to set the record straight before it affects those I love any further. I am a proudly gay man,” he wrote via Instagram. “This is something I’ve been unpacking and reckoning with in my life for quite some time now. It’s been difficult to navigate the feelings surrounding the subject and figure out what to do with this fact.”
The singer added, “When it comes to my art/Beartsooth, I have always strived to chase who I am in the deepest part of my soul from album to album. As you could gather if you’ve followed the band at all in the earlier years, there are 4 very self deprecating albums about exploring my religious upbringing, depression, self hatred, and hopelessness. I am grateful for all these albums, yet feel embarrassed at times that I wouldn’t allow myself to really dig up the roots for so long.”
The post was the first from Caleb after he deleted his Instagram account in March following the release of the band’s new single “Free” from their upcoming album Pure Ecstasy. Along with the single, the singer debuted a new look that prompted Atilla frontman Chris Fronzak to make a homophobic remark. (Fronzak later apologized.)
In her public statement following her husband’s announcement, Fleur touched on the 14 years of marriage she shared with the singer while urging fans to continue to support her husband. Her remarks were also accompanied by a video of the pair dancing in a living room in front of a television.
“Our nearly 14yrs of marriage was wonderful and full of so much fun, adventure & love. Nobody will know anything about our marriage like we do. And no one can ever truly know what depths of love exist between two people unless they are those people,” she continued. “I already miss it & my husband more than anything. Our story was a good one. And now it’s done.”
She added, “I hope anyone in the world going through this finds hope & courage & I hope the fans can continue to support Caleb. For now I’m going to keep focusing on what I can control & continue living my life trying to achieve what I want to achieve. And if I keep saying hi to as many dogs as possible along the way, then I’m sure things will slowly get better, day by day, piece by small piece, bird by bird.”
Ariana Madix is showing Ciara Miller the way after navigating her own public scandal.
In an Instagram video released on Sunday, May 24, Madix, 40, walks in on Miller, 30, counting each piece of luggage she has in a large pile.
“You don’t need all that,” Madix says, as she starts to toss aside the baggage. “No, no, no, no, no.”
As Miller protests about ditching her hats, she asks, “Are you sure?” to which Madix replies, “Trust me. I’ve been there before.”
Ciara Miller and Ariana Madix are giving Bravo fans quite the crossover while poking fun at the ongoing Summer House drama. “So, anything new to talk about?” Ariana, 40, asked Ciara, 30, in a teaser for the pair’s new Sonic ad shared via Instagram on Thursday, April 23, which showed the stars sitting side by […]
“Dumped your baggage?” Miller asks. “Sip to that with Frozen Sonic Refreshers.”
The duo captioned their joint Instagram post, “@sonicdrivein New Frozen Refreshers > unnecessary baggage. Every time. #SipToThat #SONICPartner.”
One month prior, Madix and Miller teamed up for a previous Sonic ad where the Vanderpump Rules alum asked the Summer House star if anything “new” was happening in her life.
“No, honestly, life has been pretty chill,” Miller said, as Madix teased, “That’s actually so refreshing to hear because I feel, like, I kind of thought that, you know, things were like …”
Miller explained that she had been “off social media” and drinking her new frozen refreshers, to which Madix replied, “I love that energy … let’s sip to that.”
The ad was released one month after Miller’s ex West Wilson confirmed his romance with her ex BFF Amanda Batula (who had recently separated from husband Kyle Cooke after four years of marriage). The scandal drew comparisons to when it was revealed that Madix’s ex Tom Sandoval was having an affair with Rachel “Raquel” Leviss in 2023.
The Summer House cast is set to address the drama at the upcoming season 10 reunion, with the first of three parts airing on Tuesday, May 26. Ahead of the reunion, Miller gave insight into her mindset.
“Make it to the waiting and make it to the end of all of this. I’m excited to put it all behind me,” Miller told People on the amFAR red carpet on Saturday, May 23. “The reunion was quite the day, but we are on to bigger and better and, you know, we can say goodbye to certain things.”
Both Ariana Madix and Ciara Miller’s tumultuous love lives have played out in front of the Bravo cameras, but have they bonded? Ariana, 40, stopped by the Watch What Happens Live With Andy Cohen clubhouse on Tuesday, April 12, and shared her thoughts on the latest love triangle engulfing Bravo between Summer House’s Ciara, Amanda […]
She continued, “I think it will definitely get some clarity. I think it was very cathartic. It’s one of those situations that’s unfortunate but, you know, I’m so excited to move on from this. You can’t take everyone with you. It’s nice to be able to go into this next chapter of my life and have clarity on who is supposed to be there and who is not.”
As for whether she and Batula, 34, are “dunzo,” Miller replied, “Yeah, for sure. Yeah. I wouldn’t do this to my worst enemy.”
The Summer House season 10 three-part reunion kicks off on Bravo Tuesday, May 26, at 8 p.m. ET.
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The ‘It’ girls have spoken: the one thing that you absolutely need in your summer wardrobe is a sleek pair of capris — and Amazon has a ton of options. There’s a little something for everyone in this mix, whether you’re into super-trendy designs (think form-fitting black silhouettes style mavens wear with kitten heels), denim picks that feel like a ’90s revival or cargo capris that are as functional as they are fashionable.
What we’re saying is one pair of capris simply isn’t enough for your summer closet. That’s why we are bringing you this list of the 17 best picks to keep you feeling carefree and looking ultra fabulous all season long.
17 Pairs of Capris on Amazon That Channel the ‘It’ Girl Look
1. Our Favorite: These timeless capris are just as comfy as your go-to yoga pants, but have a trendy flair with the accentuated pockets and cuffed hem. Tres chic!
2. Tiniest Details: If you look really closely, you’ll see these simple cropped capris feature an itty bitty decorative crystal bow knot that beautifully glitters when the sun hits just right.
3. Jean Dreams: Not sure how you feel about the influencer-loved black capris taking over the internet? You can still get in on the trend with these versatile, wide-legged denim capris.
4. Pick of the Summer: No warm weather wardrobe is complete without white bottoms — including these curve-enhancing white capris. They were made for long nights out on the town.
5. Wear Everywhere: Skip the leggings and ditch the bike shorts this summer for these capri workout bottoms. They’ll take you from pilates to brunch and anywhere in between.
6. Cute and Casual: For the it girls who prefer a sportier look, these flexible and functional cargo capris offer a laidback vibe that will keep you comfortable during hikes and lounge days alike.
7. Fit Like a Glove: Feel like your most confident self this summer in these smoothing capris that seamlessly flatten your stomach and hug your favorite curves.
8. Personality Pop: Say goodbye to boring bottoms with some cute patterned capris that come in a variety of gingham options, polka dots and animal prints.
9. True Blue: Navy blue capris evoke a playful vintage vibe. Pair this style with a ruffled top and kitten heels for a summery date night look.
10. A Little Lift: Look toned and trim all summer long with these slimming and lifting denim capris that will have you feeling like your best self.
11. Criss Cross: Add a little spice to your capri collection with an eye-catching denim style made with a criss-cross hem that secretly works to lengthen your legs.
12. The Influencer Look: Were you, well, influenced to purchase capris by all the stylish queens on your FYP? This is most likely the exact style they were wearing, and it’s less than $30!
13. That Lived-In Feel: Distressed denim is making a comeback, and you’ll be the queen of the trends in these ripped jean capris.
14. The Beach is Calling: These breezy cotton drawstring capris are more elegant than any average style thanks to the dainty lace detailing along the hem.
15. Gaucho Revival: Those billowing pants we loved as children are back and better than ever. You’ll live in these palazzo gaucho pants all summer long.
16. Vacation Ready: What screams ‘out of office’ more than flowing floral capris? Nothing! This relaxed style comes in 13 colorways, and at under $15, you might as well buy a few.
17. All Eyes on You: Strut into any room in style with these dramatic faux leather snake skin capris. Shoppers say they’re extra “cute, soft and stretchy.”
When you think “Netflix,” you probably think of the platform’s top shows like Beef and Bojack Horseman, but there aren’t just mainstream hits on the streamer.
If you want something more under-the-radar, you’ll find what you’re looking for.
This May, Watch With Us has picked three underrated series on the platform that nevertheless have great Rotten Tomatoes scores.
Our first pick is The Get Down, the music drama from Baz Luhrmann that was cut criminally short.
Read on for all three of our picks.
‘The Get Down’ (2016)
Rotten Tomatoes score: 81 percent
Set in New York City in the late ’70s, The Get Down centers on a group of young people in the South Bronx and fictionalizes the story of the rise of hip-hop. At a time when the city was on the financial brink and with disco fever on its way out, hip-hop began its rise to the mainstream, and orphaned teenager Zeke Figuero (Justice Smith) sets out on his dream to be a successful musician. Director Baz Luhrmann (Elvis, Romeo + Juliet) teams up with top-notch collaborators like MC Nas, Grandmaster Flash and playwright Stephen Adly Guirgis in this compelling, music-infused drama.
The Get Down is a bold and stylish series that was unfairly axed by Netflix after only one season, but its sole season is a true work of art. Smith leads the show confidently alongside an ensemble of terrific actors such as Jaden Smith, Shameik Moore, Yahya Abdul-Mateen II and Jimmy Smits. With Luhrmann’s signature maximalist touch, the show leans hard into spectacle, with impressive visuals, sweeping emotions and a killer soundtrack.
‘Brand New Cherry Flavor’ (2021)
Rotten Tomatoes score: 76 percent
In 1990s Hollywood, aspiring filmmaker Lisa Nova (Rosa Salazar) arrives in the movie capital of the world to meet a high-powered producer (Eric Lange) who was impressed by her short horror feature. After signing a contract that guarantees Lisa the autonomy to direct a feature film, she is dropped from the project when she rejects the producer’s unwanted sexual advances. To get revenge on him (and get her movie back on track), Lisa makes a deal with a witch named Jennifer (Catherine Keener) — but every wish that seems too good to be true always is, and Lisa is pulled into a surreal nightmare.
This series from Channel Zero creator Nick Antosca is strange, unusual and totally goes for broke. Brand New Cherry Flavor is confidently led by Salazar in a show that isn’t afraid to go to some dark (and disgusting) places, diving headfirst into the uncanny by blending horror with drama and a satire of the film industry. Lange and Keener round out a terrific cast that also features Manny Jacinto (The Good Place), Patrick Fischler (Mulholland Drive) and Gabriel LaBelle (The Fabelmans). The show is not for everyone, but deranged in all the best ways — just be willing to get on its wavelength.
‘Netflix Presents: ‘The Characters’ (2016)
Rotten Tomatoes score: 100 percent
Netflix Presents: The Characters is a playground for some of the best and most offbeat voices in modern comedy, including Kate Berlant, John Early, Tim Robinson and Paul W. Downs. Fans of Robinson’s series I Think You Should Leave and Detroiters will certainly find a lot to love here, but what makes the show so great is that each episode is in the control of one particular comedic voice, with every sketch tailored to their sensibilities. As a result, you get something totally different each time, and the series features multiple different kinds of comedy: from cringe realism to full-on absurdist scenarios.
Though not every sketch in The Characters lands, when they land, they really land, such as Natasha Rothwell‘s “Chiggers,” Early’s “The Toast” and Robinson’s “Sammy Paradise,” all three of which made it onto Vulture’s 2019 list of “Best Comedy Sketches of the Decade.” The show stands as a terrific showcase of some of the best comedic voices of the past ten years, who were at that point still fairly early in their careers. Still, The Characters is far too overlooked, and if you consider yourself a comedy fan, then you’d do well to check it out.
“Wuthering Heights” director, Emerald Fennell, made a surprising confession about a certain Margot Robbie scene that was cut from the film.
The scene in question featured the actress’s armpits and was meant to portray a historically accurate element of the period it was set in.
While “Wuthering Heights” was hit with negative reviews upon its release, the Margot Robbie-led movie was a commercial success, grossing over $242 million.
Fennell, during her appearance at the Hay Festival, admitted that it was “unfortunate” that a scene showing Robbie’s “extremely” hairy armpit was cut from the scene.
The director noted that she tried to take a stand on the matter of body hair after growing tired of seeing women in costume dramas with clean-shaven bodies.
Being the professional that she is, Robbie is said to have grown out her hair for this purpose, deciding to stop shaving for her role as Catherine “Cathy” Earnshaw. However, audiences did not get to see the result of her commitment to the part.
“Cathy does have extremely hairy armpits in this version. Unfortunately, the scene where we see them didn’t make it in,” Fennell shared at the festival in Wales on Friday, per The Telegraph.
She continued, “But it was so important to me, because where are the razors these women were using whenever I watch Jane Austen? They’re all hairless, like eels. What’s going on?”
Fennell’s desire for a historical depiction of body hair on women is likely rooted in the fact that certain grooming practices were not a thing during England’s Regency era.
The 2026 ‘Wuthering Heights’ Film Had Surprisingly Modern Elements
Despite her desire for historical accuracy when it came to body hair, Fennell didn’t seem to mind taking a more modern route when for certain aspects of the movie.
Robbie’s character, Cathy, notably donned clothes made from cellophane and plastic, like her see-through wedding gown, which contrasts with traditional 19-century wardrobe.
Then there was the inclusion of raunchy scenes in the movie, which weren’t in the original book. These scenes have been heavily debated on by fans and critics, with some branding them as “exhuasting.” Also, the movie’s soundtrack was recorded by pop star, Charli XCX.
Regarding these choices, Fennell noted, “I don’t mind having Charli xcx because I understand emotionally why she’s there and I understand what she’s saying. There’s that really wonderful suspension of disbelief between you and somebody watching.”
The Margot Robbie-Led Movie Was Shredded By Critics, But Became A Box Office Hit
Following its release, “Wuthering Heights” was met with harsh reviews, with many taking aim at Fennell and the movie’s stars, Robbie and Elordi.
The Times‘ Kevin Maher called out Robbie’s role as Cathy, labeling the actress “Brontë Barbie,” seemingly referencing her performance in the 2023 movie, “Barbie.”
Meanwhile, the Independent‘s Clarisse Loughrey, slammed Robbie and Elordi’s performances, claiming that it was “almost pushed to the border of pantomime.”
As for the sex scenes between the co-stars, Collider labeled them “exhausting,” adding that they sometimes “overstay their welcome.”
Fennell certainly faced the bulk of the backlash, with The Guardian‘s: Peter Bradshaw branding her take on Emily Brontë’s book as “an emotionally hollow, bodice-ripping misfire that misuses Margot Robbie and Jacob Elordi.”
“For Fennell, it looks like a luxurious pose of unserious abandon. It’s quasi-erotic, pseudo-romantic, and then ersatz-sad, a club night of mock emotion,” Bradshaw added in his scathing review.
The Movie Was A Commercial Success
Despite the negative reviews, “Wuthering Heights” still did well commercially, grossing $242 million worldwide on an $8O million budget.
It now sits as one of the highest grossing films of 2026 so far. The film is also doing well on streaming, debuting on HBO Max at number one worldwide, and topping the streaming charts in over 32 countries just under 24 hours.
Meanwhile, some critics had a more positive stance on the 2026 “Wuthering Heights” adaptation, with the BBC‘s Caryn James praising Fennell’s directing especially.
James wrote in her review: “Fennell’s approach is an extravagant swirl: sexy, dramatic, melodramatic, occasionally comic and often swoonily romantic.”
The Telegraph‘s Robbie Collin also praised the film, calling it “resplendently lurid, oozy and wild” in a five star review.
Margot Robbie Was Excited About The Movie’s Raunchier Spin On The Book
Prior to the film’s release, Robbie seemed excited about fans watching the movie, saying in interviews that they should prepare for more steamy scenes unlike what was written in the book.
“They never really kissed in the book, but we kiss a lot. We kiss everywhere,” the actress admitted, per the Daily Mail. “And there’s so many times where he just picks me up and puts me in a tree, or picks me up with one hand.”
She then talked about how much she enjoyed being lifted by Elordi in certain scenes, noting that it was “really nice, it makes you feel, ‘Oh I’m light as a feather, I’m a tiny little thing.’”
Robbie also shared that she enjoyed Cathy due how emotionally intense the role was. “I loved playing a character who kind of swings from one wild emotion to the other in an instant,” she said.
President Donald Trump is using the recent, deadly shooting outside the White House to justify the construction of the former reality TV star’s controversial ballroom.
“Thank you to our great Secret Service and Law Enforcement for the swift and professional action taken this evening against a gunman near the White House, who had a violent history and possible obsession with our Country’s most cherished structure,” the commander-in-chief, 79, wrote via his social media platform, Truth Social, on Saturday, May 23.
“The gunman is dead after an exchange of gunfire with Secret Service Agents near the White House gates,” Trump continued. “This event is one month removed from the White House Correspondents’ Dinner shooting, and goes to show how important it is, for all future Presidents, to get, what will be, the most safe and secure space of its kind ever built in Washington, D.C. The national Security of our Country demands it!”
On Saturday, a Secret Service agent confirmed to Us Weekly that a shooter was shot and killed and a bystander was injured during the violent incident outside the White House. The suspected shooter — who has yet to be publicly named at the time of publication — allegedly opened fire at a Secret Service checkpoint at 17th Street and Pennsylvania Avenue NW in Washington D.C., though no agents were injured.
President Donald Trump has said he is “honored” to be a target following the White House Correspondents’ Dinner shooting. “When you look at our great presidents, [this] doesn’t happen to people who don’t do anything,” Trump, 79, told reporters at the White House on Saturday, April 25. Multiple media outlets reported that a 30-year-old man […]
“Shortly after 6 p.m. Saturday, an individual in the area of 17th Street and Pennsylvania Avenue pulled a weapon from his bag and began firing,” Secret Service Chief of Communications Anthony Guglielmi told Us at the time. “Secret Service Police returned fire, striking the suspect who was transported to an area hospital where he was pronounced deceased. During the shooting, one bystander was also struck by gunfire.”
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It is unclear if the innocent bystander was struck by Secret Service Agents or the alleged shooter at the time of publication.
Earlier this month, Trump repeated the same claim while stating that the 90,000-square-foot, $400 million project — double what he originally said the ballroom would cost — will be “the most beautiful ballroom anywhere in the world” and “very safe.”
President Donald Trump praised first lady Melania Trump’s reaction to a shooting at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner. “I want to thank the first lady, that was a rather traumatic experience for her,” Trump, 79, told reporters from the White House on Saturday, April 25. “We’re not going to let anybody take over our society, […]
“You’ll never see anything like it. And it’ll also be very safe. It’s going to be a very safe ballroom,” he said during an address at his second Rose Garden Club dinner. “You look through it, and you can see as perfectly as though it weren’t there. Now how’d they do that? I don’t know, but it’s at the highest level of safety, and you won’t have a situation as you had two weeks ago on Saturday night.”
While the president and his Republican allies have long claimed that the controversial ballroom would not cost U.S. tax payers a cent, Trump and senate Republicans have since proposed that $1 billion of U.S. taxpayer funds pay for the president’s vanity project.
Everyone likes to think they’re a film critic, but what the self-proclaimed film aficionados and cinephiles tragically miss out on is the pure bliss found in unabashedly indulging in a guilty pleasure. Prime Video’s newest romantic dramedy, Off Campus, based on Elle Kennedy’s beloved book series, is shaping up to be the next low-brow binge-watch obsession. According to Rotten Tomatoes, the series, starring Ella Bright and Belmont Cameli, has soared to the number one spot in just a week after its premiere.
It’s safe to say, this show is not for those on the hunt for the next avant-garde art house breakout series. But it is most certainly for those with an acquired palate. It’s for viewers who can look past the arguably tangled plot and painfully Gen Z dialogue to unearth the beating heart lying just beneath the surface. Or maybe it’s just for romance fanatics who enjoy watching hot people be hot! In any case, the series has exploded in popularity, and, after tuning in, it’s abundantly clear why.
The Premise of Elle Kennedy’s ‘Off Campus’ is Quintessential Fan-Fic Perfection
The eight-episode drama, directed by Silver Tree, follows two Brair University students: music major Hannah Wells (Bright) and star hockey captain Garrette Graham (Cameli). Desperate to make her crush, Justin Kohl (Josh Heuston), jealous, Hannah agrees to a mutually beneficial arrangement with Garett. She tutors him, and in return, they engage in a faux relationship. In a perfectly trash-romance fashion, Wells and Graham are forced to navigate the muddy waters that inevitably flood in as their phony pairing results in painfully real feelings.
Hannah is studious, awkward, and earnest. Garett is jaded, avoidant, and hot-headed. He’s the kind of guy who “doesn’t do girlfriends,” and she is a hopeless romantic. This age-old combination alone is practically a guaranteed formula for audience mania. However, it only scratches the surface of their connection.
Forget Slow Burn, Ella Bright and Belmont Cameli Go All in Right Off The Bat
Both our leading characters and the occasionally laughable plot can be summarized most accurately by looking into the opening scenes of Episode 1: “The Deal.” Hannah Wells is mopping the floor, refilling refreshment fridges, and cleaning up an almost empty hockey arena, while Garrett trains on the ice. Yes, coming in right off the heels of the sensation that was Heated Rivalry, yet another hockey-centric love story arrives right on time.
They cross paths as Wells stumbles upon a completely naked Graham as he showers in a locker room. She swallows sharply, and her jaw tightens, before stumbling over her words and then literally stumbling over a laundry cart. Garett turns to her, again fully naked and smirking, and she rushes out the door. The scene ends just as she pauses, as anyone in a rush would do, and laughs to herself. Evidently, show runner Louisa Levy spared no details in attempting to capture all the classic, quirky-romance-novel lead stereotypes with Hannah Wells.
As fate would have it, out of pure coincidence, Garrette is later seated behind her in class. Hannah aced an essay that the rest of her class failed, and after they’re dismissed, Garett asks her to help him with their next oral exam. He goes as far as to say, “You kinda owe me because of that sneak peek.” And thus, their paths irreparably intertwine. As romance tropes go, a morally grey jock paired with a bookish wallflower isn’t exactly reinventing the wheel. However, the charming sincerity of their growing connection feels exciting, though not necessarily original.
The Real Heart Underscoring the Cliché Absurdity of ‘Off Campus’
In defense of the series, Elle Kennedy’s Off Campus is not just a sexy Wattpad-esque marathon watch — or at least it isn’t only that. Both Garett Graham and Hannah Wells have immensely deep vulnerabilities that are slowly and carefully uncovered through Kennedy’s poignant storytelling and Tree’s directing.
Hannah Wells, on the surface of her character, is an immensely talented music major who is initially stunted by a terrible case of writer’s block. However, the core and center point of the show’s emotional grounding is found as it’s revealed in Episode 4, “The Breakup,” that Hannah is a sexual assault survivor. In an expert choice to depict the implications of this event realistically and respectfully, the trauma is not explicitly displayed on screen. Rather, the audience is let in through the current presence of grief, and avoidance toward the intimate relationships Hannah encounters and, over time, heals from.
‘Off Campus’ Stars Reveal the Ending That We Never Saw Coming for Allie and Dean
Mika Abdalla and Josh Heuston break down their characters’ journeys in ‘Off Campus’.
A passing glance at Garrete Graham would reveal he isn’t exactly a nice guy. However, his morality and at times questionable actions are illuminated through examining his past. It’s revealed that Graham’s father was an abuser, driven by an insatiable desire to control his son’s life and unrelenting anger. Because of this, Graham has a paralyzing fear of becoming exactly like his father. This is revealed in Episode 7, “The Face Off,” when Garrett blacks out on the ice in a fit of violence against his rival, who it was revealed was Hannah’s assaulter.
With all of that in mind, it can be said with great finality and full confidence that Off Campus isn’t gunning for a spot in the next award season. But it is, however, a smashing success and a more grounded and mature take on an age-old story. According to Variety, after just one week of its release, the series has been greenlit for yet another season. Things like that don’t happen by accident. This show combines messy romance perfection with very real character struggles and evolution. The electricity between the leads is complemented and even further deepened through the very rich inner worlds the audience is let into. Seemingly with ease, Off Campus has surpassed the expectations of being just another binge series.
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May 13, 2026
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Prime Video
- Directors
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Dawn Wilkinson, Erica Dunton, Silver Tree, Sam Bailey
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Emmy St. Pierre
Donnie Wahlberg‘s Boston Blue is returning for a second season — so who is and isn’t returning after a major recasting?
Before Boston Blue, Blue Bloods followed the lives of the Reagan family, many of whom work for the NYPD under the leadership of NYC police commissioner Frank Reagan (Tom Selleck). Frank’s father, Henry Reagan (Len Cariou), was also central to the show, alongside Frank’s children: daughter Erin Reagan (Bridget Moynahan) and sons Danny (Wahlberg) and Jamie Reagan (Will Estes).
The show aired from 2010 to 2024 before CBS announced a spinoff. Wahlberg’s character is at the center of the spinoff, which picks up as the former NYPD officer takes on a position with the Boston P.D. He is then paired with detective Lena (Sonequa Martin-Green), the eldest daughter of a prominent law enforcement family.
Despite keeping a lot of details the same, Boston Blue went through changes when Mika Amonsen was added to the cast as Sean, which was originated by Andrew Terraciano. Boston Blue found success and was renewed after breaking records for CBS.
Keep scrolling to see which cast members are — and aren’t — coming back when the show returns for season 2:
Donnie Wahlberg
Sonequa Martin Green and Donnie Wahlberg Michele Crowe/CBS
After making the move from New York to Boston, Donnie Wahlberg’s character Danny introduced Us to the world of Boston Blue.
Sonequa Martin-Green
Boston Blue wouldn’t be what it is without Sonequa Martin-Green’s Lena being partnered on cases with Danny.
Ernie Hudson
Ernie Hudson’s character Reverend Edwin Peters has made consistent appearances in season 1 — with the same expected moving forward.
Maggie Lawson
As the Superintendent of Detectives with Boston PD, season 2 will continue to follow Sarah (Maggie Lawson) trying to balance work and her personal life.
Gloria Reuben
The Silver family is central to Boston Blue with Gloria Reuben playing the Boston District Attorney.
Marcus Scribner
The first half of season 1 ended on a shocking note when Jonah (Marcus Scribner) appeared to have killed his father’s murderer. Showrunners Brandon Sonnier and Brandon Margolis promised Us that Jonah would be the focus of the rest of the season.
Mika Amonsen
After Mika Amonsen was recast in the role of Sean, the character became a major part of the Blue Bloods spinoff.
Xochitl Gomez
Mika Amonsen hinted that Sean’s romance with Penny (Xochitl Gomez) will continue to be explored — but it is unclear for how long.
Bridget Moynahan
Bridget Moynahan’s Erin a.k.a Danny’s sister was the first to cross over to Boston Blue from Blue Bloods. Moynahan has since directed an episode but a possible return on screen remains unclear.
Marisa Ramirez
Danny’s girlfriend Maria (Marisa Ramirez) has found the time to make the drive to Boston several times, which is expected to continue as their romance is explored on the show.
Andrew Terraciano
Donnie Wahlberg and Andrew Terraciano CBS
While Andrew Terraciano is no longer playing Sean, the actor expressed interest in returning to the franchise in some capacity, which the show’s executive producers haven’t ruled out.
Tony Terraciano
Tony Terraciano, Will Estes, and Vanessa Ray John Paul Filo/CBS
Andrew Terraciano’s brother, Tony Terraciano, played his sibling in Blue Bloods. Tony hasn’t returned for Boston Blue but his character Jack was mentioned, which opened the door for an appearance.
Calling something a masterpiece is a big deal. A lot of the time, a so-called masterpiece is a flawless piece of work that doesn’t falter in any shape or form. In many other cases, a masterpiece, especially on film and TV, is a matter of subjective thought and sentiment, meaning it can be flawed but still loved as a perfect result all around.
These underrated sci-fi shows can be called masterpieces and have often been called that by their fans. Moreover, critics also agree on most of them being great, making them prominent in the vast world of science fiction. You may not have known about all of them, but they’re worth your time.
’12 Monkeys’ (2015–2018)
Terry Gilliam‘s 1995 movie 12 Monkeys is often deemed an untouchable piece of sci-fi, so when the TV series adaptation came out, people expected a messy time-travel TV show. In reality, the series turned out coherent and thrilling, full of moments that the movie may not have had the freedom to include. The show ended after four seasons and 47 episodes with a pretty airtight ending; while initial reactions were mixed, the show experienced a rise in popular opinion, getting praise for its storytelling and making the time-travel narrative a lot more cohesive, even compared to the movie.
12 Monkeys follows a time traveler, James Cole (Aaron Stanford), who travels from 2043 back into 2015 to help a group of scientists prevent the organization known as the “Army of the 12 Monkeys” from releasing a deadly virus. In Cole’s timeline, the virus annihilated humanity in 2017 and caused irreparable damage to the world; another key player is virologist Cassie Railly (Amanda Schull), whom Cole must find and ask for help. 12 Monkeys was dismissed because of a relatively unknown cast, potentially a lacking marketing effort, and, moreover, because it was just another sci-fi adaptation, but this series comes really close to perfection.
‘Fortitude’ (2015–2018)
Calling Fortitude “sci-fi” might surprise people, but don’t worry, it’s not too much of a spoiler. Primarily advertised as a psychological horror/thriller, Fortitude is a brilliant little show that got sidelined by other shows at the time but can be considered a masterpiece from start to finish for many reasons. It has the power to immerse viewers in its fictional icy town so well that you’ll need a blanket while watching it, even if it’s warm outside. The show expertly blends psychological thriller, sci-fi, mystery, and even body horror.
Fortitude is the name of the small, remote Arctic town where the show is set. Armed with the fact that they’re the safest community on Earth, Fortitude begins experiencing something unprecedented—murder. The rise in deaths of the locals is alarming, and Sheriff Dan Anderssen (Richard Dormer) tries to get to the bottom of it all, which is where more sci-fi elements come into play. Fortitude has such a surreal, chilling atmosphere, and we must acknowledge it for that; beyond that, the cast is colorful and highly talented and includes names like Stanley Tucci, Christopher Eccleston, and Michael Gambon.
‘Travelers’ (2016–2018)
Travelers is so underrated, you’ve probably not even heard of it. This sleeper hit went under the radar, and it’s a rewatchable Netflix series that has intricate time-traveling rules, tight writing, and great pacing; its biggest strength, though, must be that it’s character-driven and, more than anything, human. Critically, Travelers was well-received throughout its three-season run, praised for the performances and storytelling, and labeled as a fun and enjoyable series. It stars Eric McCormack, MacKenzie Porter, and Nesta Cooper, among others.
Travelers is set in the present time and follows four individuals who were about to die, suddenly undergoing significant personality changes. It turns out these people’s bodies were inhabited by travelers from a distant future, who entered their bodies to prevent catastrophic events from happening. The travelers are special operatives, and viewers are shown how the team of five works together and within their tasks to make the future better without taking massive risks to damage the timeline. It’s a pretty intricate and fun premise, and it works well throughout the three seasons the show had.
‘Orphan Black’ (2013–2017)
Can we consider Orphan Black underrated? Absolutely. Despite its underrated status remaining and firmly defining the series, it was still popular among its most loyal fans online, who called themselves the Clone Club. It’s an “if you know, you know” thing, and if you know what’s good, you’ll sit and watch this five-season series. Orphan Black has clones, corporate espionage, and bioethics as its main themes, wonderfully blending sci-fi with a conspiracy thriller. The show is firmly guided by the steady and expert performance of Tatiana Maslany, who portrays multiple distinct characters very successfully.
Orphan Black is about Sarah (Maslany), a con artist living in Toronto, who one day witnesses the death of a woman named Beth. Upon closer look, Sarah realizes she and Beth are identical. She takes the opportunity to steal Beth’s identity and life, but then realizes she and Beth are part of a bigger scheme. Maslany portrays five known characters in the series, transforming into each in detail. The series, like any good sci-fi, explores the moral and ethical implications of human cloning, as well as its impact on the human psyche and identity.
‘Counterpart’ (2017–2019)
Counterpart is one of the best espionage thrillers of the past decade, but it’s also a show with a brilliant sci-fi twist. It deals with themes of identity, parallel universes, and conspiracies, and it’s something like Severance, if Severance had parallel universes and lots of spy action in a Cold War setting. I know the comparison isn’t all that great, but you’ll see why it was made. Counterpart stars J. K. Simmons in a dual role, delivering a powerhouse performance; it’s truly one of his best and proof of why he’s one of the best, too.
Counterpart follows the employee of a UN-adjacent agency in Berlin, Howard Silk (Simmons), who doesn’t know what his company really does or what his purpose is in it. His only job is to communicate through nonsensical messages with others—kind of like Severance, right? Things get crazier when Silk finally finds out his workplace is actually a portal to another dimension and that he has a counterpart who is much cooler and more involved in stuff than he is. Counterpart has only two seasons and 20 episodes, but it’s worth taking a longer weekend off to binge-watch it and make it less of a hidden gem.
‘Utopia’ (2013–2014)
Visually stunning, narratively bold, scored by Cristobal Tapia de Veer, and performed to perfection, Utopia is the conspiracy-laced sci-fi thriller you’ve always wanted to watch. Of course, because it’s a British TV series, it’s full of dark comedy, too, but it blends sci-fi, thriller, mystery, and action seamlessly besides that. There was a U.S. remake with John Cusack in it, but, for the love of God, skip it (not because of Cusack, just in general). Utopia is incredible not only for being a near-perfect product, but also because it predicted much of our current digital anxiety, narratives around humanity, and conspiracy theories that tend to rule the world.
Utopia follows a group of four people who meet in person after talking about the comic book called The Utopia Experiments online. They meet because they believe the comic predicted plenty of current world events, and one of them acquires a manuscript for the comic’s unpublished sequel that could possibly predict more disasters. However, the four aren’t alone; they’re being watched by an organization called “The Network.” Neil Maskell, who is quite famous in the UK, delivers his best performance as the emotionally unstable and disconnected killer, Arby.
‘The OA’ (2016–2019)
The OA may not be considered underrated by some people, but it’s still heavily underseen, and its premise might be the reason why. It’s really difficult to explain this show, but hopefully, it’d be enough to call it experimental, metaphysical, and absolutely mesmerizing. If you’re open to weird sci-fi series with philosophical undertones, The OA is beautiful and haunting. Hardcore fans of the show still mourn its premature cancellation but return to it once in a while for enjoyment and additional analysis. Creators Brit Marling and Zal Batmanglij have already dabbled with sci-fi in the past, and it seems they’re willing to continue The OA with whatever it takes.
The OA is about Prairie Johnson (Marling), a young woman who returns home to her small town after being missing for seven long years. She returns with the ability to see, which she didn’t have before, and with scars on her back. Coinciding with that, Prairie claims she’s the “OA”—original angel—and refuses to speak about her disappearance. A lot happens that connects Prairie to the local crowd, and we get to see a lot more about her time away from home. Many people haven’t seen this wonderful show, but it’s one of the most unique premises in sci-fi.
‘Babylon 5’ (1993–1998)
Fans of The Expanse will love Babylon 5, which feels like an even more underrated space opera. Though The Expanse was considered underrated before, it’s fair to say that it’s been hyped up to bits and given a new lease on life; it’s time we do the same with Babylon 5, which had a pre-planned five-season arc before that was even a thing. The show draws so much from social and political events that were relevant at the time of its filming; it did something many sci-fi shows didn’t until then, like delving into the socio-political implications of humanity inhabiting other planets and turning them into colonies.
Babylon 5 is, very simply put, about the eponymous space station where humans and aliens work together to keep peace in the galaxy. However, secret wars, ancient evils, and political drama threaten to tear everything apart, and the show often focuses on the individual impact of these events rather than taking an overall look at them. The character-focused story is intricate and beautifully written, and a definite must-watch for any fan of science fiction and space operas. This cult classic is often cited among the greatest sci-fi series of all time.
Babylon 5
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1994 – 1998-00-00
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Syndication, TNT
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Michael Vejar, David J. Eagle, Janet Greek, Jim Johnston, John C. Flinn III, Jesús Salvador Treviño, Kevin G. Cremin, Richard Compton, Tony Dow, Bruce Seth Green, John Copeland, John Lafia, Mario DiLeo, Stephen Furst, Adam Nimoy, Kevin Dobson, Menachem Binitsky, Doug Lefler, Goran Gajić, John McPherson, Kim Friedman, Lorraine Senna, Stephen L. Posey
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Bruce Boxleitner
John Sheridan
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