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Within the pages of Marvel Comics, there is a small army of heroes with amazing powers that they use to fight crime and protect the world. We will not be covering any of those characters today. Instead, we’ll take a tour of the lesser-known characters with powers that can be described as different, unique, or more bluntly, bad.
Sometimes, a terrible power doesn’t mean the character is bad, as their story can be about navigating life with an ability that feels more like a curse than a blessing. Ranging from one-shot characters that were better left forgotten to the beloved oddities roaming the Marvel Comics universe, these are the Marvel Comics “superheroes” with the worst powers.
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ForgetMeNot
Makes people forget he ever existed
If you’re able to remember the X-Men ForgetMeNot, then his power is temporarily not working. A loyal member of the X-Men, ForgetMeNot has fought alongside the mutant team in some of the greatest Marvel Comics storylines, but his ability to be forgotten the moment he leaves someone’s line of sight leaves him as an unsung ally. This ability also makes him undetectable to modern technology such as radar systems, and he can slip by powerful psychics without being noticed.
There is a use to ForgetMeNot’s powers, but for the mutant himself, his abilities leave him isolated and depressed. One of the few to remember ForgetMeNot was Professor X, but that required the telepath to create a psychic reminder in order to stay in contact. Physical traces of ForgetMeNot’s presence could be noticed, such as when he used supplies, so while the X-Men could conceivably prove his existence, there would never be a memory of meeting him or his contributions.
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Maggott
It’s about as bad as you suspect
When a character is named Maggott, there’s a certain level of expectation that goes along with it. The mutant hero doesn’t disappoint, boasting the ability to release slug-like cheaters from his abdomen that ingest anything within seconds. After chowing down, the slugs return to burrow back into Maggott, and he draws power from what they ate. More than an individual hero, Maggott is almost a self-contained super team when taking into account the many services his slugs provide.
Maggott’s level of strength and size is directly related to the amount of energy his slugs, named Eany and Meany, consume. More than just revolting food delivery vessels, Eany and Meany are also able to heal Maggott as needed, giving the mutant an edge in battle that all the other non-slug-owning characters don’t have. Maggott proves that there truly are endless variations of mutant powers that exist.
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Skin
Can manipulate his loose skin
There are X-Men with the coolest mutant powers in the Marvel Universe, and then there are those with the weirdest. The X-Men character Skin poses this question by using his six feet of extra skin to aid him in helping mutants fight for equality. Real name Angelo Espinosa, Skin is able to manipulate his durable but loose grey skin into different shapes and can alter his face, limbs, and body into different sizes.
A founding member of Generation X, Skin is useful offensively by wrapping up his opponents in his skin, and he can also be an asset defensively by shielding his teammates with reinforced epidermis. The stretchy mutant was introduced as a student learning how to control his powers, and with effort, Skin can now maintain a physical form that resembles his fellow mutants. However, if he were to completely relax, he would more closely resemble a melting candle, which could always work to distract Magneto for a few seconds.
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Human Top (David Mitchell)
He spins
While delivering flowers to a hospital, teen David Mitchell is taken hostage by the villain Agent Axis, and after receiving an electric surge of power while strapped to a surgical device, he becomes the Human Top. Now bestowed with the power to spin at superspeed, he became a member of the Kid Commandos, a group that fought Nazis in America.
When a bank is being robbed, or a plane is falling out of the sky, how many times has someone said, “I wish there were someone who could spin fast to save the day”? Probably never, but for all problems that require spinning, there is the Human Top, spinning around without ever getting dizzy. The power is so limited in scope that there’s not much of a way to apply it long-term, which is why this obscure character had limited appearances.
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Fluff
Makes belly button lint on command
No one owns a V-neck outfit that goes as low as the one on Fluff. Of course, the hero needs his naval exposed, because that’s where he expels large amounts of belly button lint that he can alter the chemical composition of. Additionally, his coat of “bio fluff” provides a natural defense system that protects him from all manner of projectiles. At least, that’s what Fluff said, and it could have been a Fluff bluff considering how little is known about him.
Possibly as a means to compensate for having a ridiculous power, Fluff considers himself a ladies’ man, hitting on anyone around him regardless of the situation. It’s a power that seems silly, but depending on the control he has over the chemical composition, Fluff could be a dangerous character to face in battle (or a potentially funny MCU hero). There had to have been a few criminals who stopped and said, “Wait, is he shooting something out of his stomach,” and then were quickly wrapped in belly glue.
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Gin Genie
Alcohol-powered vibrations
Most heroes would consider drinking before going into battle a bad idea (except for Wolverine, probably), but for Gin Genie, it was a necessity. Once inebriated, Gin Genie, real name Beckah Parker, could generate large-scale vibrations proportional to how much she drank. A night of heavy drinking for Gin Genie could result in an earthquake of a disastrous degree. For Beckah, the source of her power was also killing her, as she had developed a dependency on alcohol that was destroying her mind and body alike.
Gin Genie was a short-lived hero, literally, as a member of the revamped X-Force that reimagined the team as celebrity-obsessed superheroes that were as concerned with their merchandise sales as they were saving lives. By the time we are introduced to Gin Genie, she has become increasingly unstable, paranoid that her teammates were out to sabotage her. The X-Force was a highly dysfunctional group, and the inclusion and enablement of Gin Genie was a prime example of the team’s ethics.
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Bailey Hoskins
Can explode exactly one time
In a crowded lineup of mutant characters, it takes having a particularly bad power to be known as ‘The Worst X-Man,’ but such is the case for Bailey Hoskins. Bailey has the unfortunate ability of self-detonation, but he does not have the power to heal from the explosion. Bailey will not have the opportunity to explode more than once, because he will be too dead to do it a second time.
For anyone who thinks they know who the weakest X-Men character is, Bailey lowers the bar. After learning what he could do from Hank “Beast” McCoy, even Bailey himself says his power is essentially like not having a superpower at all. The power to explode one time is less a superpower and more a very bad option. Like jumping into a wood chipper is an option, but it’s a bad one, and no one would wear a costume bragging about the ability to do it.
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Soft Serve
Poops ice cream
To be fair, Soft Serve is a mutant who has never jumped into battle with Wolverine or Storm, but that’s only because they never had a need for her power, which was pooping ice cream. The power has never been fully illustrated on a double-page layout, but Soft Serve’s abilities extend to virtually any flavor of ice cream. Despite her flavor flexibility, no one should expect yogurt or gelato from the mutant.
Soft Serve only has two appearances in Marvel Comics, both in a minor capacity, but the reputation of what she does and where she does it makes her a name not to be forgotten. Amazingly, Soft Serve isn’t the only Marvel character with ice cream powers, as there is also a villain named Eye-Scream who can turn himself into any flavor of the dessert. The two haven’t faced off in the books, but we’ll probably get to see it on the big screen during the third reboot of the MCU.
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Almighty Dollar
The ability to shoot pennies
Once upon a time, Marvel Comics partnered with the NFL to make a football-themed superhero known as SuperPro. A comic book starring the hero didn’t last long, but the peculiar footnote in the history of the publishing company also gifted us another obscure hero called the Almighty Dollar. After CPA J. Pennington Pennypacker is exposed to a machine that hands out awful superpowers, he gains the ability to shoot pennies.
Where exactly do the pennies come from? Does it hurt to shoot the pennies? Are they considered legal currency? None of these questions were answered because the Almighty Dollar, who doesn’t shoot dollars, only appeared in the one issue. He either retired while he was ahead or was immediately killed the first time he faced an entry-level supervillain who was impervious to pennies, which describes every villain, including ones who haven’t been created yet.
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Hindsight Lad
The “power” of hindsight
By day, Carlton LaFroyge is an obnoxious teen with delusions of grandeur. As Hindsight Lad, he is still all of those things, but now wearing a costume. Possessing no actual superpowers, Carlton gives himself the power of hindsight as a member of the New Warriors. Wearing a costume that sags where the muscles would be, Hindsight Light offers his services to review what the New Warriors did and give them tips on how to improve.
The only way Carlton got his spot in the New Warriors was by learning that Speedball was his neighbor, Robbie Baldwin. Carlton then annoyed Robbie with requests to join the team, only to be told no because of the complete lack of powers. Undaunted, Carlton said he would reveal Robbie’s identity if he wasn’t allowed to join the team, and the rest was history. So really, Hindsight Lad’s power is blackmail, and that’s more useful than hindsight.
Alexandra Daddario’s personal life is making headlines after news broke that the “Baywatch” and “White Lotus” star has officially filed for divorce from her husband, film producer Andrew Form. The couple, who share a young child together, had been married for three years before quietly deciding to part ways. While the split appears amicable, the announcement comes less than two years after the pair welcomed their first baby, a milestone Daddario previously described as life-changing.
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Alexandra Daddario And Andrew Form Split After Three Years Of Marriage
“Baywatch” star Alexandra Daddario and her husband of three years, Andrew Form, have split. According to New York court records seen by TMZ, Daddario filed for divorce from Form on Friday.
A rep for the actress said in a statement, “The decision was made with love and respect. They will continue to co-parent their child together and appreciate privacy as they navigate this transition.”
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Inside Daddario And Form’s Marriage And Growing Family
In December 2021, Daddario and Form got engaged, and the pair tied the knot in New Orleans roughly six months later in June 2022.
The two share a 15-month-old son, and Daddario is also stepmom to Form’s two kids, Rowan, 9, and Julian, 12, whom he shares with his ex-wife Jordana Brewster.
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Alexandra Daddario Opened Up About Pregnancy Joy After Previous Loss
Daddario and Form announced that they were expecting their first child together in July 2024. At the time, the outlet shared that Daddario had kept her pregnancy secret for six months. Along with the announcement, Daddario told Vogue she was “overjoyed” to be pregnant. She also shared she previously experienced a pregnancy loss. “Well, I had been pregnant,” she said. “I had loss.”
“It’s long and complicated, so I don’t want to be too specific,” she continued. “Those kinds of losses and trauma are very hard to explain unless you’ve been through them. I really relate to all the women who have been through those kinds of things in a way that I didn’t understand fully before. It’s very, very painful.”
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Daddario Shares Raw Postpartum Photo After Giving Birth
She shared the first photo on Instagram of her baby a few months later, reflecting on what her body has endured since giving birth. “I play a witch on TV and gave birth on Halloween, but nothing could have prepared me for the magic, and scares, of postpartum,” the “Mayfair Witches” star wrote in her caption. “THIS is what it looks like for me 6 days after giving birth to my magical little baby.”
“Women’s bodies are amazing and I’ve never felt more proud of mine,” she continued. “So much love to all the new moms out there leaning into their new powers (and new @fridamom undies)! #fridamompartner.”
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Alexandra Daddario Says Motherhood Has Brought ‘Joy And Peace’ To Her Life
During New York Fashion Week, the “White Lotus” alum appeared at the Tory Burch Fall 2025 Ready-to-Wear fashion show. There, she spoke to PEOPLE about how motherhood is treating her.
She explained that she’s only attending one NYFW show because she has her son at home. “Fashion Week is a breeze compared to a hungry little baby,” she said before adding that motherhood has been “wonderful.” “I’m very lucky,” she explained. “He’s a great baby. He’s just brought so much joy and peace in my life, so I recommend it to anyone who wants a kid.”
While motherhood has become her top priority, Daddario has continued to reflect on her career and the projects that helped shape her recent success.
Alexandra Daddario Teases Possible ‘White Lotus’ Return For Rachel And Shane
Daddario portrayed journalist Rachel Patton in the first season of “The White Lotus” and previously shared that series creator Mike White has floated the possibility of bringing Rachel and her husband Shane (Jake Lacy) back for a future cameo on the HBO drama.
She said, “Shane and I would be on a boat, talking about other people, annoying everyone around us. Mike’s brain is always working. That’s the whole thing with his commentary on the world around him: He’s always observing.”
The next season of “The White Lotus” is expected to be out in time to compete in the 2027 Emmy cycle.
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If the February cold is getting you down, it might be time to follow the example of these stars … and mix yourself a marg on National Margarita Day!
We’ve put together a series of stars throwing back a stiff drink or two — many of them soaking up the sun on sandy beaches — to get you into the summer sippin’ spirit!
Lexi Rivera and Kristina Schulman were in full summer gear while drinking their margaritas … wearing just tiny bikinis — though Schulman added a cowboy hat to enhance her ensemble.
There’s a ton of ways to make a margarita … but, regardless of how you like yours, everyone can enjoy these hot pics …
Ghislaine Maxwell‘s brother, Ian Maxwell, is criticizing the British royal family for its treatment of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor in the wake of his recent and unprecedented arrest.
“There [Andrew] is, kicked out of his home, completely isolated and unlike Ghislaine, he doesn’t even have a supportive family; even his daughters are at sixes and sevens about what to do,” Ian, 70, told U.K. publication The Telegraph in an interview published on Friday, February 20.
Mountbatten-Windsor was arrested by Thames Valley Police on his 66th birthday on Thursday, February 19, on suspicion of misconduct in public office. The former prince is accused of sharing confidential information with disgraced financier and sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein while acting as a U.K. trade envoy from 2001 to 2011. (Epstein died by suicide at age 66 in August 2019 after being arrested on federal sex trafficking charges.)
“You have to note [Andrew] hasn’t been charged with any sort of sexual offense. And the police will have looked really hard for evidence,” Ian pointed out. “Look, he’s a single man and what he did or didn’t do with various women was sleazy, humiliating for him and embarrassing for the royals.”
Virginia Giuffre‘s family is speaking out following Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor‘s arrest, years after she accused the former prince of sexual abuse. “At last,” read a statement from Sky and Amanda Roberts and Danny and Lanette Wilson on Thursday, February 19, per the Today show. “Today our broken hearts have been lifted at the news that no […]
Ian is a staunch defender of his sister, insisting that Ghislaine, 64, was “a scapegoat for the dreadful crimes perpetrated by Jeffrey Epstein.” (Ghislaine was sentenced to 20 years in prison in 2022 after being convicted of federal sex crimes charges. She maintains her innocence.)
“My sister is the fall guy,” Ian insisted. “Somebody had to pay the price for what Epstein did and so the government and the media chose her. I genuinely believe that if Epstein were alive he would be incarcerated and she would be free.”
He went on, “Her trial wasn’t fair and her conviction isn’t safe. Ghislaine has done nothing wrong and the length of her conviction is outrageous.”
Ghislaine Maxwell; Ian Maxwell; Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor Getty Images (3); GERRY PENNY/AFP; Evan Agostini; Yui Mok – WPA Pool
Ian described himself as Ghislaine’s “de facto spokesman” but said the rest of the powerful Maxwell family is also supportive. (Ian and Ghislaine are two of late media mogul Robert Maxwell and his wife Elisabeth’s seven living children, along with Philip, Ann, twins Christine and Isabel, and Kevin. Two other Maxwell children, Karine and Michael, died.)
“We’re all supporting her in various ways; loyalty is very very strong in our family,” Ian stressed.
In this new interview, Ian argued that Ghislaine had been unfairly abandoned by feminist groups who he claimed owed her their support.
“There’s an argument here that feminists should really support Ghislaine because she is a woman who has been treated abysmally by the system,” Ian declared. “But I believe my sister is on the right side of history. She’s now in the U.S. equivalent of an open prison and I know she helps other prisoners with their legal cases. I genuinely believe that if she is released in response to her petition – and there’s still a chance that President [Donald] Trump might respond to her plea for clemency – she would do something worthwhile.”
Mountbatten-Windsor told the BBC’s Newsnight in 2019 that he originally met Epstein through his friendship with the financier’s then-girlfriend, Ghislaine. Mountbatten-Windsor has always denied any knowledge or involvement in Epstein’s crimes.
The former Prince Andrew in 2023. Yui Mok – WPA Pool/Getty Images
The late Virginia Giuffre accused Epstein and Ghislaine of trafficking her to Mountbatten-Windsor three times, including an incident in 2001 when she was 17. Mountbatten-Windsor has denied any wrongdoing in relation to Giuffre and settled a sexual assault lawsuit with her in 2022. (Giuffre died by suicide at age 41 in April 2025.)
Following Mountbatten-Windsor’s arrest this week, King Charles III released a statement calling for a “full, fair and proper process by which this issue is investigated.”
“As I have said before, [police] have our full and wholehearted support and cooperation,” the king said. “Let me state clearly: the law must take its course. As this process continues, it would not be right for me to comment further on this matter. Meanwhile, my family and I will continue in our duty and service to you all.”
King Charles previously announced in October 2025 that he was stripping his brother of his royal titles. The king also forced Mountbatten-Windsor to move out of his Windsor home, Royal Lodge, to accommodations at the privately-funded Sandringham estate.
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Did you know that stage lights have the same effect on skin as intense sun exposure? Hilary Duff’s makeup artist, Kelsey Deenihan Fisher, was aware of this, which is why she slyly incorporates SPF into the singer’s tour looks.
For Duff’s “Small Rooms, Big Nerves” show in Los Angeles, Fisher boosted her glow with the Naked Sundays Cabana Glow Mineral Glow Serum Drops SPF 50, a hybrid product that offers impressive sun protection.
“For my clients, sun exposure doesn’t just happen at the beach, it happens constantly under lights, on set, traveling, and in all the moments in between,” she tells Us. “I love working with Naked Sundays because the SPF is built into the products I’m already using, so protection feels natural and effortless. It allows me to keep skin protected throughout long days without disrupting the makeup or the finish, which is essential when you’re working on camera and under constant lighting.”
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Hilary Duff naturally shines on stage. But she’s also using an affordable tanner to boost her glow during her world tour. The singer has been looking positively radiant on every stop so far, and she didn’t go on a lengthy tropical vacation before stepping back into the spotlight. Duff’s makeup artist, Kelsey Deenihan, shared with […]
These versatile SPF-infused glow drops can be used in a few different ways. For an all-over radiance, mix a drop or two with foundation for a finish that looks lit from within. If you’re after an extra glowy boost, apply it first as a primer. It also works well as a highlighter dabbed onto the high points of your face.
While this product has a high SPF level, it doesn’t feel like the sticky, gooey sunscreens we grew up with. The formula features a mix of skin-loving ingredients, like pink algae and hyaluronic acid, to deeply hydrate skin, so your face remains cushiony soft and comfortable until you wash your makeup off at the end of the day.
Shoppers who have tried this serum have been more inclined to wear SPF every day because it’s so easy to use.
“This sunscreen is so lightweight, it feels great on my skin,” one Amazon reviewer writes. “It gives the lightest natural tint when I’m looking for just a little something on my face without wanting to wear foundation.”
Now is the perfect time to stock up on the Naked Sundays Cabana Glow Mineral Glow Serum Drops SPF 50, too, since it’s 57% off. As Duff would say, this is what dreams are made of.
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Imagine cutting your beauty routine down to half the time with a product that pulls triple duty. Well, that’s exactly what you get with Ilia’s Super Serum Skin Tint SPF 40, which is skincare, blemish coverage and sun protection all rolled into one bottle. The lightweight, dewy-finish skin tint gives you a healthy-looking complexion without […]
NFL star Rondale Moore is dead. He was 25.
New Albany, Indiana, police confirmed to Us Weekly on Saturday, February 21, that “Rondale Moore, age 25, was found deceased in the garage of [a] property.” Police said that his death is suspected to have been “self-inflicted.”
“The New Albany Police Department is currently conducting an investigation into the incident,” New Albany Police Chief, Todd Bailey, told Us. “Due to the ongoing nature of the investigation no additional information will be released at this time.”
Moore most recently played for the Minnesota Vikings. A team spokesperson told Us that the NFL team was “deeply saddened” by the athlete’s death.
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“While we are working to understand the facts, we have spoken with Rondale’s family to offer our condolences and the full support of the Minnesota Vikings,” a Vikings rep added. “We have also been in communication with our players, coaches, and staff, and will make counseling and emotional support resources available to anyone in need. Our thoughts are with Rondale’s family and friends during this devastating time.”
Vikings head coach, Kevin O’Connell, told Us in a statement, “I am devastated by the news of Rondale’s death. While Rondale had been a member of the Vikings for a short time, he was someone we came to know well and care about deeply. He was a humble, soft-spoken, and respectful young man who was proud of his Indiana roots. As a player, he was disciplined, dedicated and resilient despite facing adversity multiple times as injuries sidelined him throughout his career.”
“We are all heartbroken by the fact he won’t continue to live out his NFL dream and we won’t all have a chance to watch him flourish,” O’Connell continued. “My prayers are with Rondale’s family, friends, teammates and coaches as we all deal with this tragic news.”
Moore grew up in the area and was a football standout at Trinity High School before attending Purdue University. Moore’s Purdue head coach, Jeff Brohm, remembered the wide receiver as “a complete joy to coach.”
“[He was] the ultimate competitor that would never back down to any challenge,” Brohm told Louisville, Kentucky’s WLKY. “Rondale has a work ethic that was unmatched by anyone. A great teammate that would come through in any situation. We all loved Rondale and we loved his smile and competitive edge that always wanted to please everyone he came in contact with. We offer all of our thoughts and prayers to Rondale and his family and we love him very much.”
Moore was initially drafted by the Arizona Cardinals in the second round of the 2021 NFL draft and played three seasons for the team before being traded to the Atlanta Falcons in 2024.
The athlete missed his entire first season with the Falcons after suffering a knee injury during training camp. The Minnesota Vikings announced Moore’s signing in May 2025 as part of a trade with the Falcons for quarterback Desmond Ridder.
However, Moore once again suffered a season-ending knee injury during the Vikings’ preseason opener against the Houston Texans on August 9, 2025. Texans linebacker Jamal Hill tackled Moore before he clutched at his knee in pain and had to be assisted off the field.
Rondale Moore is injured during a tackle by Jamal Hill in August 2025. David Berding/Getty Images
Vikings head coach, O’Connell, later described the injury as “pretty significant” and said it was “heartbreaking” to see Moore carted off the field in obvious pain.
“It’s one of the most painful things for me as a head coach when I feel that emotion,” O’Connell told reporters in August 2025. “I make a life out of trying to leave others better than I found them. In that situation, there is nothing I can do, which is the worst feeling as a coach. So you just consult with him and make sure that he knows he’s not going to be alone.”
Describing the injury as “very, very unfortunate,” the coach added, “It seemed like it had a lot of the characteristics of [the hip-drop tackle], but I know it is a three-part kind of process to actually call that on the field. We’ll see when we watch the tape. I don’t think there was any bad intent there.”
Football fans have mourned a heartbreaking amount of NFL stars in 2024. In February, Tony Hutson passed away at age 48, according to an obituary shared at the time. No cause of death was given. “Lost one of my favorite teammates and great friends in Tony Hutson last night,” Hutson’s former teammate Randall Godfrey wrote […]
Injuries plagued Moore throughout his NFL career, though he told Arizona Sports in 2023 that those setbacks were not a reflection on his ability.
“It is what it is. I work my tail off every day. I do what I’m supposed to do,” Moore insisted. “It’s just been an unfortunate turn of events and I haven’t been able to get it done. But at the end of the day, I know that I’ve done everything in my power to be out there. So hopefully that table turns and we get that narrative out the way.”
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A period drama about the development of computers? It doesn’t sound like everyone’s cup of tea. “What if I don’t like computers?” “Technology stories sound kind of boring.” You might be right if it weren’t a well-developed story or your prime interest, but an expertly written series can ground a story in any context through human-centric storylines, and Halt and Catch Fire did exactly that. Set in the 1980s tech scene, the AMC drama earned critical acclaim and has since garnered a cult following since its conclusion in 2017 — and now, it’s newly resurged on streaming for even more viewers to discover.
What Is ‘Halt and Catch Fire’ About?
What does Halt and Catch Fire really mean? It’s a tongue-in-cheek reference that began as a facetious idea where a computer crashes so badly that it completely stops working and has to be restarted. Essentially, the computer is working “so hard,” it may just catch fire (not literally, obviously). This inside joke is exactly what you’ll get with the AMC series, alongside an inside look into the development of technology spanning more than a decade.
Originally airing from 2014 to 2017, Halt and Catch Fire kicks off in the 1980s, with the development of the personal computer, and goes all the way to the ’90s with the early formative years of the World Wide Web. The series begins at a fictional Dallas software company, Cardiff Electric, where Joe MacMillan (Lee Pace) has just joined. His elaborate team includes engineer Gordon Clark (Scoot McNairy) and programmer Cameron Howe (Mackenzie Davis). Clark’s wife, Donna Clark (Kerry Bishé), put her career on pause to raise their two kids, but has an exceptional mind that is frequently ignored. Although every season of Halt and Catch Fire feels like a new beginning, with each revolving around a unique main storyline, these core characters allow viewers to experience how they grow, and don’t, over the span of more than 10 years.
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At first, Halt and Catch Fire was compared to one of AMC’s flagship dramas, Mad Men, but impressively, it moved beyond those comparisons. Yes, both are period dramas about ambition and American innovation, but Halt and Catch Fire carves out its own identity by focusing less on nostalgia and more on the relentless forward momentum of technology and how it reshapes relationships. The personal costs are obvious: marriages crumble, friendships fracture, and professional partnerships implode, yet the show’s central ensemble keeps chasing the next big thing, unable to stop themselves from trying to build the future even as it destroys their present.
‘Halt and Catch Fire’ Wasn’t a Big Hit With Audiences During Its Original Run on AMC
Halt and Catch Fire is experiencing a remarkable second life on streaming, currently sitting as the No. 3 most popular show on Apple TV’s VOD service in the United States — an impressive feat for a show that ended in 2017 and struggled to find viewers during its original AMC run. The series’s availability on both AMC+ and Apple TV has introduced it to a whole new generation of viewers who missed it the first time around, and the binge-friendly format allows audiences to appreciate how meticulously the show builds across its four seasons. What makes this resurgence particularly satisfying is that Halt and Catch Fire became a critical darling during its original run and earned the Certified Fresh label on Rotten Tomatoes, with scores climbing from 74% in Season 1 to an astounding 100% for the final chapter, but it never found a large audience. Its premiere only garnered 1.2 million same-day viewers, making it the least-watched drama series premiere in AMC’s modern history at the time, and viewership continued to decline with each subsequent season.
Yet critics recognized its brilliance immediately, repeatedly placing it on Best TV of the Year lists for outlets from Rolling Stone to The Hollywood Reporter. That rare trajectory, improving creatively with each season rather than declining, is now something streaming audiences can appreciate in full. Unlike most series that peak early and stumble toward mediocre finales, Halt and Catch Fire somehow got better and better, likely because the writers never forgot the show’s past. The final season doesn’t just wrap up storylines; it honors every character beat and relationship fracture from the previous episodes, building to a finale that feels both inevitable and earned. Now, more than a decade after its 2014 premiere, Halt and Catch Fire is finally gaining the attention it truly deserves, since viewers can binge all 40 episodes and experience the full scope of this underseen masterpiece without waiting. This streaming resurgence proves that great television doesn’t have an expiration date, and sometimes the best shows just need time to find their audience.
Halt and Catch Fire
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Juan José Campanella, Daisy von Scherler Mayer, Karyn Kusama, Michael Morris, Phil Abraham, Kimberly Peirce, Larysa Kondracki, Terry McDonough, Meera Menon, Reed Morano, Tricia Brock, Andrew McCarthy, So Yong Kim, Craig Zisk, Jon Amiel, Johan Renck, Jake Paltrow, Ed Bianchi
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Jason Cahill, Dahvi Waller, Jonathan Lisco, Michael Saltzman
A friend of the late actor recently created a GoFundMe to support the two children he shares with his widow, Rebecca Gayheart, but the fundraiser has received mixed reactions from the public.
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GoFundMe For Eric Dane’s Children Sparks Mixed Reactions
Per PEOPLE, on Friday, February 20, a GoFundMe was created for Eric Dane and Rebecca Gayheart’s two daughters, Billie, 15, and Geraldine, 13, following his death on February 19.
The fundraiser, which to date has raised close to $159,000 of its $250,000 goal, stated the intent behind the money.
“As his illness progressed far more quickly than anyone could have imagined, Eric’s friends have come together to create this GoFundMe to support his girls and their future needs,” the fundraiser reads.
“Any contribution, no matter the size, will help provide stability during this incredibly difficult time and in the future for Eric’s wonderful daughters.”
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“Is this the new trend, help an actor who passes young and does not prepare? How much is enough? Why always keep publishing it? He was a successful actor but if he was a regular guy it would not matter because no one but their family will care,” a commenter wrote on PEOPLE.
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“Yeah this is actually getting out of hand,” another added. “Celebrities that are living in multi-million dollar houses that make millions of dollars and are worth millions of dollars asking average Joe’s to cough up money so their kids can maintain their lifestyles. No.”
“I understand that this is a sad situation for any family regardless, but I find it a little strange that these people who have lived a life that none of us have need money from people like us,” a third commenter wrote. “What about the people like us that this happens to everyday that don’t have gofundmes and the celebrity backing and status? It’s kind of pathetic.”
One commenter shared a different outlook, noting that both Van Der Beek and Dane’s families are dealing with loss:
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“These two men just died and there is very real and raw grief being experienced by their families and loved ones. Critics should temper their comments and be respectful.”
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The Sentiment On Other Online Platforms Has Also Been Mixed
“Here we go again… if you absolutely must give away your money, donate directly to ALS research,” a Reddit user wrote regarding the GoFundMe for Dane. “His friends can ‘afford’ to gift his daughters money. They don’t need his fans to do it,” another shared.
Some Redditors also pointed out Dane’s successful acting career, which netted him millions, specifically on “Grey’s Anatomy” and the upcoming third season of HBO’s “Euphoria.”
“This guy was on network TV for a decade raking in millions — what are we doing here?,” a Redditor commented.
“He literally filmed for euphoria when he was sick and it hasn’t even aired yet… idk how much he makes off that show but it’s pretty popular,” another user wrote. “And Grey’s anatomy? I feel for Rebecca and kids I really do but its not like they lost a bunch of income.”
Other Reddit users were less harsh and expressed their sympathy for the Dane family, but shared their discomfort with the GoFundMe.
“I’m so sorry for their loss. I loved him as an actor and feel for them. But this grifting behavior on people who make way less than they do has to stop,” a Redditor commented.
Another user added, “Look, I’m all for supporting families who suffer a huge loss, but maybe let’s start somewhere else first?”
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Eric Dane Succumbed To ALS Less Than A Year After His Diagnosis
On Thursday, February 19, 2026, Dane’s family confirmed his death after publicly announcing his ALS diagnosis in 2025.
“With heavy hearts, we share that Eric Dane passed on Thursday afternoon following a courageous battle with ALS,” his family said via statement. “He spent his final days surrounded by dear friends, his devoted wife, and his two beautiful daughters, Billie and Georgia, who were the center of his world.”
“Throughout his journey with ALS, Eric became a passionate advocate for awareness and research, determined to make a difference for others facing the same fight. He will be deeply missed, and lovingly remembered always,” the statement continued.
“Eric adored his fans and is forever grateful for the outpouring of love and support he’s received. The family has asked for privacy as they navigate this impossible time,” the family shared.
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Dane Was Committed To Working Up Until His Final Days
Two months after he shared his diagnosis with the world, Eric Dane told E! News that ALS would not stop him from continuing his acting career.
“I’m going to ride this ’til the wheels fall off,” he told the outlet in June 2025. “It keeps me sharp. It keeps me moving forward, which is super important right now.”
“I feel great when I’m at work,” Dane added. “Of course, there have been some sort of setbacks, but I feel pretty good. My spirit is always pretty buoyant, so at the end of the day, that’s all that matters.”
The Actor Announced A Forthcoming Memoir Months Before His Death
In December 2025, Eric Dane announced his forthcoming memoir, “Book of Days: A Memoir in Moments,” set to be published by Maria Shriver’s imprint, The Open Field.
In a social media post announcing the memoir, Shriver stated she was honored to publish Dane’s memoir, thanking him for trusting her to tell his story.
“I want to capture the moments that shaped me — the beautiful days, the hard ones, the ones I never took for granted… If sharing this helps someone find meaning in their own days, then my story is worth telling,” Dane said in a statement.
Revered and sometimes worshipped, sports superstars are at the top of the list of celebrities in our culture. Just like their famous counterparts in Hollywood, the music industry, and business, they’ve also had their fair share of biopics made in their likeness. Last year alone, we saw the arrival of David Michôd’s Sydney Sweeney-led feature, Christy, which chronicled the life of female boxing legend Christy Martin, as well as Benny Safdie’s Dwayne Johnson-starrer, The Smashing Machine, which held a lens up to the life of UFC fighter Mark Kerr.
Later this year, filmmaker David O. Russell will pair up with Nicolas Cage and an ensemble that includes Christian Bale and Kathryn Hahn for the John Madden-centered project, Madden, and, down the line, Austin Butler will lace up his cycling shoes and transform into Lance Armstrong. Essentially, to say that sports superstars captivate us would be a gross understatement.
While all of these biopics and heavy-hitting dramas are great in their own right, there’s one classic sports-centered movie that ages like fine wine and centers itself around a truly incredible story. Luckily, A League of Their Own will soon be hitting a homerun onto the free streamer Tubi next month, meaning that audiences can enjoy the heartwarming story of a group of female baseball players beginning on March 1.
What Is ‘A League of Their Own’ About?
The year was 1943 and WWII was raging on with many of America’s men fighting overseas. Meanwhile, back on United States soil, spirits were at an all-time low and sports promoters were trying to find a way to not only lift the hopes of everyday people but also to make an extra buck. Finding a way to do both, the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League was officially founded. A League of Their Own follows one of those teams — albeit a fictionalized version — and features performances from a knock-out ensemble that includes Tom Hanks, Madonna, Bill Pullman, Geena Davis, Lori Petty, David Strathairn, Rosie O’Donnell, Anne Ramsay and more.
Helmed by Penny Marshall, the uplifting, unique, and life-affirming sports-centered film may not have been based on real people, but it took its story from teams just like the one at the heart of A League of Their Own. Critics raved about the production and audiences flocked to cinemas, driving box office figures up to $132.4 million globally against its $40 million production budget. The devotion to the baseball flick went so far that Prime Video greenlit a series of the same name to follow in the steps of the movie that came before it, although it was unceremoniously cancelled after one season.
Head over to Tubi on March 1 to stream A League of Their Own.
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July 1, 1992
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128 minutes
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Penny Marshall
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