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Katie Bates Reveals Family Move After Travis Clark’s Affair
Katie Bates and her family have opted for a permanent change of scenery following her husband Travis Clark’s admitted affair and subsequent scandal.
“Life has looked different lately, but I’m really excited for what’s ahead!” Bates, 25, wrote via Instagram on Saturday, May 16, sharing a video diary highlighting her family’s impending move.
“The last few months have honestly been a lot heavier and more life changing than I ever expected them to be,” she continued. “There’s been a lot of hard conversations, a lot of therapy, a lot of praying, and a lot of figuring out what is healthiest for our family moving forward.”
She added, “While some parts of my life have been public, there are also deeply personal things I’ve been walking through privately that have impacted this decision in ways people may not fully know or understand. I know from the outside this movie might not fully make sense to everyone, but it’s something we’ve spent a lot of time praying through and processing together. It’s not about running or pretending a new place magically fixes everything… life doesn’t work like that.”
In January, Clark, 24, revealed he had cheated on Bates, just several hours after the reality TV alum announced she had experienced a miscarriage. (Bates and Clark have been married since 2023 and share two children.)
“This is hard to write, but I owe the truth and I owe an apology,” Clark wrote at the time. “I was unfaithful to my wife. I had an affair and repeatedly broke her trust. There is no excuse for what I did.”
Months later, the Bringing Up Bates alum’s husband gave an update on the status of his marriage, admitting that he is fighting for his wife following his infidelity.
“I’ve been sitting in what I did for a couple months now, and I feel so much inside but it’s hard to find the right words,” Clark wrote via Instagram in March. “At the end of last year, I made decisions I deeply regret. I’m disappointed, ashamed, and honestly, disgusted with myself.”
He continued at the time, “The last couple months have been humbling. A lot of hard work, therapy, time with God. I know I’m not owed anything, but I am desperately fighting for my wife and my family every single day.”
On Saturday, Bates said that “more than anything” the pair have been “trying to make decisions” and choices that can only facilitate “healing, peace, spiritual growth, and a healthy environment” for their family.
“We still have things we’re working through and learning through, but I’m really excited for what’s ahead and everything this next chapter could hold for our family,” Bates concluded in the post’s caption. “Prayers for our family as we step into this new chapter are always appreciated.”
In the accompanying video, Bates revealed that her family purchased another house in an undisclosed location and — with the help of some moving boxes — will be moving in 30 days.
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Off Campus Foreshadows Logan’s Season: Easter Eggs Explained
While John Logan didn’t walk away with the girl when season 1 of Off Campus came to an end — but there’s hints that his story will change.
Off Campus, adapted from Elle Kennedy’s bestselling hockey romance series of the same name, follows a group of collegiate athletes as they look to find love on campus. The debut season of the Prime Video series is based on the first book, The Deal, where hockey captain Garrett Graham (Belmont Cameli) enters a fake-turned-real relationship with Hannah Wells (Ella Bright).
Garrett’s three roommates, John Logan (Antonio Cipriano), Dean Heyward-Di Laurentis (Stephen Kalyn) and Tucker (Jalen Thomas Brooks), are the leads of Kennedy’s subsequent Off Campus novels. For Logan, he finds love with Grace Ivers (India Fowler) in book No. 2, The Mistake.
Throughout season 1 of the TV adaptation, Logan nursed a secret and unrequited crush on Hannah before he realized that the composer was Garrett’s endgame. Grace did not appear in any of the eight episodes, though that didn’t stop the show creators from dropping clues about her future.
Keep scrolling to unravel the biggest hints about Logan’s future love story:
He’s Making a List
As Logan prepares for the Briar U crew’s friendsgiving, fans get a glimpse of his to-do list for the occasion. The list included, “Make a to-do list,” “Pre-wash dishes,” “Fix oven handle” and “Get pie crusts from [the diner] Malone’s.”
The list in itself is a poignant clue to The Mistake, in which Grace gives Logan a variety of tasks to complete before she would agree to a date.
“I’m sorry but the hinting by giving him a list,” one fan tweeted. “GRACE AND LOGAN YOU WILL ALWAYS BE FAMOUS.”
Friends in High Places
In the season 1 finale, Logan’s sibling Jules (Julia Sarah Stone) tells Hannah that she has friends who work for the campus radio station. The Mistake book fans can’t forget that Grace did take a job at the radio station to make new pals during her first year at Briar University.

John Logan (Antonio Cipriano) and Garrett Graham (Belmont Cameli) in ‘Off Campus.’ Liane Hentscher / Prime
She’s a Winner
Perhaps the biggest clue was Grace’s name-drop. During the hockey team’s fundraiser for the local youth hockey league, Dean announced that “Grace Ivers” won the auction prize. She was nowhere to be found, leaving viewers waiting for her arrival.
Meet Grace
News broke shortly before season 1 premiered that actress India Fowler would bring Grace to life.
“Would you maybe wanna come be Grace and do season 2 with me?” Cipriano asked Fowler in an April 2026 social media video, signaling to fans the start of their characters’ love story.
Will Logan and Grace Lead Season 2?
A second season of Off Campus was renewed even before Garrett and Hannah’s journey aired, however creators have not confirmed whether Logan, Dean or Tucker will take the spotlight next.
“I think what’s so great about the show and the adaptation is that Louisa [Levy, the showrunner] … and all the writers had so much freedom to add so much more to these characters,” Cipriano exclusively told Us Weekly in May 2026. “The books are so POV-driven between whoever’s in their love story, and there was so much more to play off with, and you’re, kind of, rooting for all of these characters.”
For Cipriano, he was particularly “excited” for fans to “get to know Logan as a brother, as a teammate [and] as a best friend before he finds love.”
“[Fans] get to follow him on this arc of, like, finding himself and those days,” the actor explained. “I was really grateful to have that opportunity.”
Days later, the Off Campus social media account shared a snap of Cipriano writing, “You’re it for me, baby. -JL” on tape adhered to a hockey stick. The quote should feel quite familiar as book Logan tells Grace that very same line in The Mistake while confessing his feelings.
Off Campus season 1 is currently streaming on Netflix.
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10 Crime Thriller Shows That Are Perfect From Start to Finish
Crime thrillers are among the most gripping shows on television, keeping you invested all the way through, from start to finish. The best ones involve intense action, menacing characters, and an intriguing story. Plenty of them of late have delivered in spades in all three departments.
Whether you’re in the mood to watch a detective hunting a creepy serial killer living a double life, an underestimated potential mob boss reaching his violent potential, or an FBI agent kick butt and take names, the crime thrillers that are perfect from start to finish are ones you’ll be clamoring to watch again and again.
‘The Fall’ (2013–2016)
Told through three seasons, The Fall is about serial killer Paul Spector (Jamie Dornan) who lives a double life as a married husband, father, and ironically, a grief counselor. But when Detective Superintendent Stella Gibson (Gillian Anderson) begins investigating a rash of female victim killings, she quickly begins to close in on him.
A wonderful cat and mouse game, The Fall, which is set in Ireland, will keep you captivated from start to finish with its tremendous cast and compelling story. It’s psychologically intriguing and narratively beautifully told. Dornan is quietly and terrifyingly convincing in the role of a troubled man with a compulsion, desperate to hide who he really is.
‘The Night Agent’ (2023–Present)
The Night Agent is technically still going, the action thriller ranking among the most watched shows on Netflix. But it’s one of those shows that keeps getting better and better. While we don’t know for sure how The Night Agent will end, we do know that the fourth season will be its last.
The series centers around FBI agent Peter Sutherland (Gabriel Basso), who eventually becomes a Night Action agent, working in the shadows to take down bad guys. It’s like a popcorn action movie told through 10 episodes at a time for each story. It’s a highly bingeable show with a satisfying ending each time, and an intense journey all through the middle. It’s one of those rare thriller shows that’s even better the second time around.
‘Hannibal’ (2013–2015)
A unique telling of the characters from Thomas Harris‘ novels, Hannibal follows the relationship between psychiatrist and secret serial killer and cannibal Dr. Hannibal Lecter (Madds Mikkelsen) and FBI special investigator Will Graham (Hugh Dancy), who become fast friends. On the surface, Hannibal tries to help Will through the trauma of the things he sees on the job and his own dark thoughts. But secretly, Hannibal is enjoying being able to manipulate Will, and get access to cases in the process, some of which he’s involved in more ways than one.
The psychological horror thriller has an old school feel to it even though it’s barely over a decade ago. Airing for just three seasons, fans were upset when Hannibal was cancelled, and the show remains one of the best serial killer series to ever grace the small screen. It has a fitting end, taking viewers through this complicated, psychological game between a doctor with a dark secret who feels no empathy and an agent who oddly believes Hannibal is the only one who truly understands him.
‘The Penguin’ (2024)
Colin Farrell and Cristin Milioti are magic together in The Penguin based on the DC Comics villain. Farrell is Oswald “Oz” Cobb, otherwise known as The Penguin, in this crime drama, a disfigured man working a low-level job for a crime boss, but with big aspirations to move up. Milioti, meanwhile, is Sofia Gigante, the mob boss’ daughter and a presumed psychopathic serial killer who crosses paths with Oz once she’s released from Arkham State Hospital. As the two lobby for power, things get increasingly dangerous.
The Penguin, one of the most perfect HBO shows of the last decade, is an intense ride through all eight episodes that will leave you wanting more. The dark and ominous setting, the incredible make-up and costumes, and the clever backstory for a character we already know so well in the present, come together to make a worthy entry into the DC Comics universe. But what makes The Penguin especially fantastic is that it doesn’t feel like a superhero show; it’s more like The Sopranos, which means even non-comic fans will enjoy it.
‘You’ (2018–2025)
Though it’s in ways a lesser copycat of Dexter, You does have one leg up on that fantastic crime drama: it ended in a satisfying way. The psychological thriller stars Penn Badgley as charming bookstore employee Joe Goldberg, who worms his way into the lives of different women through the course of the series. But he tends to become obsessed, stalking them until it escalates to something worse, all in the name of protecting his love and their relationship. That’s in his twisted mind, at least.
Joe becomes increasingly unhinged as the series progresses, and it culminates in an exciting final season that puts a bow on the story, giving some characters a happy ending, others not. What’s so wonderful about the way You ends is that we truly get to see the extent of Joe’s narcissism, his complete inability to see beyond his own flaws. It’s exactly the way the show should have ended.
‘The Night Manager’ (2016–Present)
The Night Manager was so good, it returned a decade later with a new season. The British spy thriller is about Jonathan Pine (Tom Hiddleston), the night manager of a luxury hotel who was once upon a time a military officer. Head of the Foreign Office’s International Enforcement, Angela Burr (Olivia Colman), recruits him to help take down arms dealer Richard “Dickie” Onslow Roper (Hugh Laurie) and so begins his journey to infiltrate that inner circle.
Tense through each six-episode season, the show is smartly written and keeps you invested through every moment. While the second season didn’t receive as high of ratings as Season 1, both are Certified Fresh on Rotten Tomatoes and the show has picked up numerous awards. Based on the John le Carré novel, The Night Manager is wonderfully acted and beautifully presented.
‘The Beast in Me’ (2025)
Claire Danes and Matthew Rhys are a formidable pair in The Beast in Me, the story of grieving author Aggie (Danes) having trouble focusing on her next book when Nile (Rhys) moves in to her neighborhood and his actions annoy her. It doesn’t help that she recognizes him as the wealthy son of a real estate magnate who was years ago accused of killing his first wife, but later deemed innocent. When she visits to air her complaints about his activity, the two get twisted up in a dangerous game. Aggie isn’t convinced he’s innocent, recognizing there’s clearly something off about him. But he’s offering her the chance to write a book on his story, which she can use to both cure her writer’s block and perhaps get to the bottom of the story.
The Beast in Me is a powerful story of grief, death, and greed. Propped up by a supporting cast that includes Brittany Snow, Natalie Morales, Jonathan Banks, and David Lyons, you’ll want to binge your way through the eight episodes, wondering the entire time if Nile did in fact kill his wife, or he’s just sorely misunderstood. The scene as he dances in Aggie’s house to a record playing “Psycho Killer” is both funny and unsettling, a testament to the leads and their chemistry. It’s a Netflix thriller that gets better with every episode.
‘The Night Of’ (2016)
A powerful story of race, perception, justice, and how quickly someone’s life can take a wrong turn, Nasir “Naz” Khan (Riz Ahmed) meets a young woman and has a one-night stand to kick off the story in The Night Of. But when he wakes up next to her dead body the next morning, things don’t look good for him. He’s logically accused of her murder, and as he goes through the trial with his lawyer, John Stone (John Turturro), we see the decline of a once promising young man who seemingly just found himself in the wrong place at the wrong time.
The story told through eight episodes will have you saddened about the justice system and questioning the idea that some people are often considered guilty before being proven innocent versus the other way around. Most jarring is that no matter how the case turns out, and whether Naz is deemed innocent or not, his life will be forever changed by what he has endured in prison. The Night Of is a powerful commentary filled with mystery and no chance for anything but a devastating end, any way it goes.
‘The Devil’s Hour’ (2022–Present)
Lucy Chambers (Jessica Raine) is a social worker in The Devil’s Hour who keeps seeing terrifying visions every night at the exact same time: 3.33 A.M., known as the “devil’s house.” Her eight-year-old son claims to see people who aren’t there, and her mother also seems to speak to invisible people, and Lucy is beside herself. She gets the sense that her house is haunted, and she is somehow being pushed towards finding a serial killer.
The series, one of the best Prime Video shows everyone has been sleeping on, is told through a six-episode first season and a five-episode second. It also stars Peter Capaldi as Gideon Shepherd, a criminal who seems to “remember the future.” The show is disturbing and mind-bending, a haunting thriller that skews more towards the horror genre for fans who don’t mind getting spooked.
‘Breaking Bad’ (2008–2013)
One of the best crime dramas of all time, arguably the best TV shows of all time, Breaking Bad isn’t quite as cerebral as some other crime thrillers. It also doesn’t lean as heavily and as often into violence, carefully placing such scenes only as needed, and focusing on heightening tensions in other ways. The story begins when high school chemistry teacher Walter White (Bryan Cranston) gets a terminal cancer diagnosis and turns to cooking and selling drugs to build a quick nest egg for his family when he’s gone. But slowly through the show’s five seasons, Walter becomes increasingly obsessed with his power, realizing his full potential as someone to be feared, not someone to be walked over.
Breaking Bad features one of the best on-screen duos with Cranston alongside Aaron Paul as Jesse Pinkman, a former troubled student Walter turns to for help getting his drug business off the ground. While the show is about the dangers of the criminal underworld, it’s Walter’s personal journey to becoming Heisenberg that’s the heart of the series. It has fantastic re-watch value along with one of the best TV series endings ever, so you get as satisfying an end as the beginning, seeing the entire story come full circle.
Breaking Bad
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2008 – 2013-00-00
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AMC
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Vince Gilligan
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Vince Gilligan, Michelle Maclaren
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Tom Brady Makes Gucci Runway Debut in Head-to-Toe Leather
Tom Brady is trading the gridiron for the catwalk!
Brady, 48, walked in Gucci’s 2027 cruise collection fashion show in New York City on Saturday, May 16, strutting down the catwalk in head-to-toe leather.
The former NFL quarterback rocked a black motorcycle jacket, popped collar and all, with fitted leather pants. He completed the look with a silver watch and black dress shoes.
Saturday’s runway presentation was held in the middle of the Big Apple’s Time Square, an ambitious feat in itself for designer Demna.
“It’s a f***ing logistic nightmare,” Demna, 45, told GQ ahead of the show, noting it was nearly “the most impossible thing” to shut down the location for the occasion. “I was talking to my shrink and she was like, ‘You’re ready for this, Demna.’ This is like an ultimate exercise of letting go of control, because there’s nothing in your control.”
The show was all about embracing Demna’s sleek “GucciCore” theme.
“I never do this kind of thing, but it’s important because I realized Gucci doesn’t really have a wardrobe offering,” he told the outlet. “We have a lot of consumers that are more classic, they’re not fashion. We’re getting the fashion people coming now, but the more classic consumer who would like to buy a shirt, a peacoat [or] a trench. They don’t really have this in the stores.”

According to the designer, the Gucci range is “very consumer-oriented.”
“I was a bit afraid actually to do this because I was like, what if I cannot make looks out of it? What if it looks too classic?” he said. “It’s about taste. It’s really a lot about styling.”
Demna added, “It’s kind of normcore, but also the core offer of the brand that we didn’t really have so far. I really enjoyed working on it, because it was actually about making clothes. And the simple things are the hardest to make. I spent many more fittings on one of these coats than I would spend on a more fashion item.”
Brady was among the stars bringing GucciCore to life, alongside supermodel Cindy Crawford and socialite Paris Hilton.
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‘Bosch’ Meets ‘Dexter’ in One of the Greatest Crime Thrillers Ever Made Surging on Streaming
2026 has been a relatively quiet year for Brad Pitt so far, but 2025 was anything but low-key for one of the biggest stars in Hollywood. Pitt starred in one of the most successful blockbusters of the year last year with F1, which grossed over $630 million globally, earned a Best Picture nod, and even won the Oscar for Best Sound. After debuting in theaters early last summer, F1 was added to Apple TV, and it’s become one of streaming’s biggest juggernauts of 2026. Pitt is in line to reunite with director David Ayer for a new action-adventure film, Heart of the Beast, which also stars J.K. Simmons and is expected to be released sometime later this year. Pitt previously worked with Ayer on the 2014 WWII tank thriller, Fury, which is currently streaming for free on Tubi.
It’s hard to pinpoint what Pitt’s most famous movie is — each of his fans would likely have a different answer on this subject. While many would undoubtedly cling to Fight Club as the most iconic work of his career, it’s hard to deny that Se7en would have a spot near the top of the list as well. The film is perfect for fans of other crime thriller TV shows like Bosch and Dexter, as it shows a hard-boiled detective hunt for a deranged serial killer. It’s now been over 30 years since Se7en was released, and although the film is absent from streaming, it’s still one of the most popular VOD purchases on platforms around the world like Apple TV and Prime Video. The film co-stars Oscar winners Morgan Freeman, Gwyneth Paltrow, and Kevin Spacey.
What Is ‘Se7en’ About?
Se7en follows a young detective, Mills (played by Brad Pitt), and his veteran partner, Somerset (played by Morgan Freeman) as they hunt for a serial killer using the Seven Deadly Sins as his method for choosing his targets. The film was written by Andrew Kevin Walker, and David Fincher stepped behind the camera to direct. Fincher has given the world some of the greatest crime thrillers of all time in addition to Se7en, such as Zodiac. He also famously directed The Social Network, and he’ll direct the Quentin Tarantino-penned Once Upon a Time… in Hollywood spin-off, The Adventures of Cliff Booth.
Check out Se7en on VOD platforms like Prime Video and Apple TV, and stay tuned to Collider for more streaming updates and coverage of Brad Pitt’s future projects.
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September 22, 1995
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127 minutes
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Andrew Kevin Walker
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Arnold Kopelson, Phyllis Carlyle
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Cher Reportedly ‘Fully Hands-On’ With Son Elijah Amid Struggles
Cher has reportedly put a pause on other areas of her life to focus on her son, Elijah Blue Allman, amid his alleged struggles with addiction and financial mismanagement.
The “Strong Enough” singer unsuccessfully sought for Elijah to be placed under temporary conservatorship, which happened to be her second failed attempt at securing the order.
Elijah Blue Allman also has multiple criminal charges he must answer to, including felony burglary, criminal mischief, breach of bail, simple assault, and criminal trespass.

Cher’s relationship with her son, Elijah, may have become strained, but the singer isn’t ready to throw in the towel just yet and give up on him.
According to a report, sources say the legendary singer and actress remains “fully hands-on” amid Elijah’s series of complex personal and health-related issues.
“Nothing else matters right now,” an insider told a news outlet. “It’s all about her son.”
She’ll understandably be prioritizing Elijah at this time over her entertainment career and even her relationship with much-younger boyfriend Alexander Edwards.
“She’s fully hands-on — every call, every decision, every step. She’s not leaving his side emotionally,” a source said, while another noted that “She’s fierce when it comes to family — protective, focused and completely devoted.”
The Singer Cut Off Her Son Financially

While Cher remains supportive of her son, she seems to be taking the tough love route, as a recent filing revealed she had cut off Elijah financially.
The claim was made in court documents filed by Elijah, requesting that a judge reduce the amount he pays in spousal support to his estranged wife, Marieangela King.
According to People Magazine, the musician said he no longer receives “recurring gift income” from his mother and now only gets “$10,000 per month from his father’s trust.”
The move by Cher to stop sending her son “gift” money reportedly started all the way back in August 2021, and now, without this, Elijah claims his income sits at around $6,790 after taxes.
Cher Sought To Secure Conservatorship Over Elijah

Mother and son have been at loggerheads over how his affairs should be managed as Cher sought to secure a temporary conservatorship over his finances.
She initiated the move out of concern for his safety and financial stability, claiming he is “gravely disabled” and can’t be trusted with money amid alleged substance abuse and mental health issues.
However, a judge denied her petition in an April 24 court hearing in L.A., saying she didn’t see “sufficient urgency” in the pop icon’s request, per People.
During the hearing, Elijah, who was undergoing treatment at a psychiatric facility in Connecticut, phoned in on a video call, but the judge ruled that his outstanding criminal charges mean he’ll likely not have access to the money he receives from his late father’s trust.
“A lot of people don’t show up to court and get a default judgment and don’t need a conservatorship,” the judge said. “I am going to deny the temporary conservatorship without prejudice.”
Cher Previously Filed For Conservatorship

It remains unclear what the exact state of Cher’s relationship with Elijah is, but a source previously shared that the 49-year-old guitarist is “disappointed” following her decision to file for conservatorship.
“Elijah is disappointed, but not surprised, by this latest attempt to gain control over his finances,” his lawyer Avi Levy said, per Rolling Stone. “We have spoken with Elijah several times this week, and he remains in good spirits despite the circumstances. Elijah does oppose the latest petition.”
Cher previously filed for conservatorship in 2023, but Elijah fired back, claiming he’d stopped using drugs and was going to hire a business manager.
Judge Jessica A Uzcategui also denied her request at the time, stating that she didn’t think that a conservatorship was needed.
In her revived petition, she claimed that she was in a dire situation as Elijah has been “living wildly beyond his means,” bouncing between “expensive hotels he cannot afford” and short-term rental homes.
She also claimed he owed a huge amount to drug dealers and had an unpaid tax bill topping $200,000 at the time.
Elijah Blue Allman To Face The Music

Meanwhile, Allman still has to answer for several criminal charges he’s currently facing following back-to-back arrests earlier this year.
He was arrested in late February after an alleged trespassing incident at a New Hampshire school. According to local news outlet WMUR, the case is set to head to trial on June 16.
At the time, authorities were alerted to an “unwanted guest” that was disturbing the peace at St. Paul’s School. Reports suggest he slipped into the school, claiming he was a prospective parent, turned belligerent, and poked a student with his cane.
However, he was slammed with two counts of simple assault, criminal trespassing, criminal threatening, and disorderly conduct, per People.
Although he was released shortly after, he was arrested the following month again after allegedly breaking into a couple’s New Hampshire home. He was charged with burglary, two counts of criminal mischief, and breach of bail.
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This Forgotten 7-Part Superhero Series Is Better Than You Remember
In 2016, the MCU may have dominated theaters, but thanks to the Arrowverse on The CW network, DC’s presence on television was markedly more pronounced. So named after the initial series, Arrow, which centered around Stephen Amell‘s Oliver Queen/Green Arrow, the shared universe gave life to DC heroes outside the blessed trinity of Wonder Woman, Superman, and Batman. It did so with a reverence for the source material, decent special effects, and much-better-than-expected performances, most notably Grant Gustin‘s Flash, the definitive depiction of the speedster. The first three series — Arrow, The Flash, and Supergirl (which moved from CBS to The CW in 2016) — all utilized that second tier of heroes. The Arrowverse’s fourth series, DC’s Legends of Tomorrow did not. But after a spectacular 7-season run, Legends of Tomorrow stands as the best of the Arrowverse lot, and it deserves a second chance.
In ‘DC’s Legends of Tomorrow,’ Misfits Start From the Bottom
The series kicks off in the future, where Time Master Rip Hunter (Arthur Darvill) vows to prevent the immortal tyrant Vandal Savage (Casper Crump) from conquering Earth, killing his wife and son in the process. To that end, the rogue Time Master returns to the present, where he recruits heroes Ray Palmer/The Atom (Brandon Routh), Sara Lance/White Canary (Caity Lotz), Martin Stein (Victor Garber) and “Jax” Jackson (Franz Drameh), who together create Firestorm, Kendra Saunders/Hawkgirl (Ciara Renée), and Carter Hall/Hawkman (Falk Hentschel). He also brought on villains Leonard Snart/Captain Cold and Mick Rory/Heat Wave (played by Wentworth Miller and Dominic Purcell respectively, reuniting the actors from Prison Break).
Not exactly renowned names (told you), but there’s a reason for it: Hunter specifically selected them because they were insignificant to the timeline, misfits who, if they failed, would cause minimal disruption to history. Of course, he doesn’t tell them they’re nothing more than pawns, but instead tells them that if they’re successful, they’ll become “legends.” They join him aboard the Waverider, a time ship that Hunter has “borrowed” from the Time Masters. They hop from time period to time period in pursuit of Savage, dealing with bumps in the timeline along the way, and ultimately succeed, but at the price of one of their own.
Legends of Tomorrow was a curious choice for an Arrowverse series, clearly banking on the success of the first three series to carry it. Arguably, the only hero known by the public-at-large was Hawkman, and the use of obscure characters like Rip Hunter, who debuted in 1959, and Vandal Savage, who debuted in Green Lantern #10 in 1943, didn’t help. Legends of Tomorrow was the worst of The CW’s stable of DC shows, but it had potential.
One of the Most Influential DC Shows Ever Made Hits a Bullseye on Digital
The show ran for eight seasons.
Better yet, it had four characters that stood out. Routh brought a charming, optimistic innocence to genius scientist Palmer, ultimately justifying his selection as Superman in Superman Returns. Lotz brought strength and a hint of the leadership that would define her in later seasons to Lance. Purcell and Wentworth stole the show, with the former a surly antisocial who prefers to act first and think eventually, and the latter a sarcastic and ruthless evildoer, as cold with his quips as he is with his freeze gun. The series earned a second season, where it began to separate itself from its kin… in a good way.
‘Legends of Tomorrow’ Loses Its Self-Seriousness and Finds Its Groove
Arguably, the two factors that contributed to Legends of Tomorrow‘s lackluster first season were its self-seriousness, inherited from its parent series, and Rip Hunter. Season 2 remedies that right off the bat, with Rip going missing, and with the addition of goofy historian Nate Heywood/Citizen Steel (Nick Zano). With Rip no longer around to captain the ship, it falls to Sara Lance to become the leader, a move that pays off in spades, while Heywood brings a much-needed dose of fun. They are also up against a far better antagonist in Reverse-Flash (Matt Letscher) and his Legion of Doom.
The series starts to really find its groove with Episode 9, “Raiders of the Lost Art,” where they inadvertently scare a young George Lucas away from making films altogether, altering the backstories of fanboys Palmer and Heywood in the process. The season continues on the trajectory well into Season 3’s ninth episode, “Beebo the God of War,” and any semblance of taking itself seriously is all but abandoned. It leans on the time-travel trope of something in the future being sent to the past, i.e., the Sports Almanac from Back to the Future: Part III, that alters the timeline. Only the object is a Beebo, a toy in the Tickle-Me-Elmo vein that gets sent to 1000 AD, where Leif Erikson (Thor Knai) and his crew of Vikings mistake it for a god, and his “I luh-luh-love you!” is a call for them to conquer the world. It’s utterly ridiculous, but in the context of the show, it works.
That episode would also bring Matt Ryan‘s Constantine into the fold, a brilliant move that brings a supernatural element to the series, not only providing fodder for broad, imaginative storylines, but also redeeming the actor and his character after the (undeservedly) short-lived Constantine series on NBC. While the show did still have poignant, serious moments – the death of Professor Stein, for one – but with plotlines like Mick writing romance novels under a pseudonym, an episode where the Legends are trapped on TV, and the return of Beebo as a giant, power-bombing a large winged demon into oblivion, Legends of Tomorrow had found its niche. Over seven seasons, Legends of Tomorrow balanced comedy, action, and heart spectacularly, making the series the best of the Arrowverse and well worth watching time and time again.
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‘Dance Moms’ Alum Kendall Vertes Reveals Dallas Cheerleader Dreams
Is Kendall Vertes done with dance? She doesn’t think so.
During a new interview, the “Dance Moms” alum opened up about her desire to become a Dallas Cowboys Cheerleader.
However, there’s one thing about the team driving Kendall Vertes away.
According to PEOPLE, Vertes recently discussed her future as a dancer on her podcast, “Not So Little with Kendall Vertes,” and said she’s interested in becoming a Dallas Cowboys Cheerleader.
Elsewhere during the episode, however, she said the team being the subject of a new reality show, “America’s Sweethearts,” has turned her off.
“I thought about doing NFL dancing, but again … now that there’s reality television shows surrounding it, do I really want to go back down that alley?” she said.
For those who may be unfamiliar, Vertes spent several years on reality TV as a star of Lifetime’s “Dance Moms.”
While Vertes had some highs on the show, the veteran reality star wants to stay as far away from being on unscripted television as possible.
“Like, I want to enjoy dance without that intertwined into it again,” she said.
Kendall Vertes Said She Was ‘Destined’ To Be A Dallas Cowboys Cheerleader

While speaking with PEOPLE on May 13, Vertes, 24, said that despite the show, she sees herself in a Dallas Cowboys Cheerleader outfit in the future.
“I feel like I’m destined to be a DCC cheerleader one day. You know my mom would love that too,” she said.
But in order to make the team, Vertes admitted she’d need to “get back in the studio” to brush some of the dust off.
And while appearing on the final roster will take hard work, Vertes revealed she’s more than willing to take on the challenge.
“I don’t think I’m done with dance just yet. That would be my closure,” she said.
Kendall Vertes Says She’s ‘Used’ To Filming Reality TV
Regarding her worries about the Texas-based cheer team still being followed by Netflix cameras when it’s her turn to perform at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Vertes said she’d consider signing on because her love for dance outweighs everything else.
“I’m used to [reality TV],” Vertes said. “I just wouldn’t want the viewers to think that I’m doing it to stay in the spotlight. It would be for me and my love for dance. And of course it just so happens to be that there’s a TV show around it.”
Vertes Opens Up About Starting Her Podcast

In November 2025, Vertes got candid about her decision to start her podcast, stating that it stemmed from her desire to create a more “mature” look.
“I felt like now’s a great time to share my life again with my followers who basically grew up with me, because we’re all going through this weird transition phase of going from being a college student into adulthood,” she said, per PEOPLE.
Additionally, Vertes said her podcast gives her the opportunity to speak directly to her followers, updating them on details of her personal life.
“I totally want to use this podcast obviously to emphasize my life after Dance Moms and what I am up to now and what career path I’m going to go on, but I also wanted to use this to kind of let people see who I really am because all they saw was 45 minutes of me basically crying on the TV show,” she said. “They didn’t get to see my full personality.”
Vertes Gets Real About ‘Past Trauma’ From Filming The Show

According to Vertes, her “Not So Little” show also allows her to work through challenges she faced growing up in front of the cameras.
“A lot of my experiences as a child have kind of woven their way into my adulthood, and sometimes I’m like, ‘Why do I feel like this?’ And it’s like, ‘Oh, maybe it’s my past trauma speaking,’” she said.
Speaking of trauma, the TV personality said she’s never spoken to a mental health professional about her upbringing, but admitted she feels comfortable speaking about things online, especially because most of her followers grew up watching her.
“I think a lot of people just want to know what really went on behind the scenes,” she said. “Now it’s kind of our time to navigate those emotions and kind of shed light to it in a positive way and move on as well.”
Entertainment
10 Miniseries That Will Keep You Hooked From Start to Finish
Relishing the extended storytelling nature of television drama while still delivering narratives that can be resolved in one digestible sitting, miniseries present something of a happy middle ground between the succinct, two-hour tenure of cinema and the sprawling, years-spanning expansiveness of traditional TV. The very best limited series have executed this balancing act to perfection, conjuring engrossing long-format drama that hooks viewers in from the opening moments and doesn’t relent until the last minutes of the finale.
The past ten years have been something of a golden era for the form, and recent miniseries are well represented on this list, but so too are the defining hits of decades long past that helped establish television as a medium for prestige drama. From historical epics and grandiose war dramas to true crime thrillers and Western gems, these miniseries make every second count and stand among the finest titles in the format because of that.
10
‘Adolescence’ (2025)
Marking one of the more recent sensations in Netflix’s pantheon of classic miniseries, Adolescence excels as both a technical marvel and a timely story of profound urgency. Every single episode of the four-part miniseries unfolds in one continuous shot, an arduous approach that is executed with such perfection and craftsmanship that the series engulfs viewers from its opening moments and holds their attention right up until its poignant and tragic ending.
The series revolves around the arrest of a 13-year-old boy for the murder of his classmate, with its episodes covering the arrest and the immediate aftermath, the police’s investigation at the school, a viscerally intense meeting between Jamie (Owen Cooper) and a psychologist, and, 12 months on, how the Miller family struggles to live in the wake of Jamie’s crime. Adolescence is a stunning display of technical ambition and powerhouse acting, but it is also a story of immediate importance that addresses the intersection between the toxicity of internet culture and the festering wave of misogynistic angst among youths.
9
‘Roots’ (1977)
Almost 50 years have passed since Roots aired on ABC, and yet it is virtually impossible to name a miniseries that has had a more pronounced and enduring cultural impact. Simply stunning, albeit incredibly confronting, the eight-part limited series illustrates the history of slavery and racism in America through the perspective of Mandinka warrior Kunta Kilte (LeVar Burton and John Amos), an African native condemned to slavery, and his descendants.
Spanning from the mid 1700s through to the events of the American Civil War and its aftermath, Roots delivers a multi-generational tragedy of the dehumanizing effects of slavery that is as absorbing in nature as it is epic in scope. Even as elements of its storytelling have become slightly dated and the feeling of realism it flaunted in 1977 has been surpassed by more recent depictions of slavery, Roots’s arresting scale and overlapping story of lineage and generational trauma remain compelling. Its legacy and importance are irrefutable, while its enduring quality is largely intact, making it one of the most impressive and admirable miniseries ever made.
8
‘Pride and Prejudice’ (1995)
The allure of period piece drama and class commentary in cinema, especially in recent decades, has largely been defined by adaptations of Jane Austen’s defining literary works. Among the very best of them is the BBC’s six-part realization of Pride and Prejudice in 1995, with the miniseries using the full breadth of its six-hour runtime to revel in every detail and nuance Austen conceived while leaning on the strength of its lavish production and two sublime lead performances from Jennifer Ehle and Colin Firth.
It follows the complex yet tender romance between Elizabeth Bennet, a strong-willed though socially attuned young woman, and Mr. Fitzwilliam Darcy, a mysterious and initially aloof suitor who is said to possess a vast wealth. Bolstered by its faithfulness to Austen’s novel, the miniseries shines as a simmering slow-burn of passion and class that works wonderfully in concert with the restrained control and enthralling subtleties of the performances. Also excelling at combining Austen’s romantic intrigue with her witty satire on social status, Pride and Prejudice is a defining triumph of the limited series format as it ensnares viewers in 1800s England with ravishing artistry and craftsmanship.
7
‘Generation Kill’ (2007)
Marking a rare example of an HBO production being criminally underrated by the masses, Generation Kill thrives on its basis on Evan Wright’s experiences as an embedded reporter and co-creators David Simon and Ed Burns’s trademark adherence to gritty, detailed realism. The seven-part miniseries documents true events as it follows the U.S. Marine Corps’ 1st Reconnaissance Battalion in the early stages of the Iraq War, following the obstacles and combat experiences the soldiers face during the first three weeks of the invasion of Iraq.
Grounding its military drama in a distinctly observational air of camaraderie, the series is able to ask pressing questions about the psyche of soldiers while using their bonds as an emotional catalyst for the story. It works remarkably well, using relatability and absurdity in equal measure while exploring the impact such issues as communications errors, bureaucratic red tape, and the monotony of waiting for action have on the troops. Both a piercing dissection of military psychology and a skewering question of the validity of the Iraq War, Generation Kill is among the greatest illustrations of modern warfare film and television have ever seen.
6
‘I, Claudius’ (1976)
Agelessly captivating and incredibly fascinating, I, Claudius is something of a forgotten gem of British television. A historical epic, based on Robert Graves’ historical novels, the 12-episode miniseries analyses the political maneuverings and deadly betrayals of Ancient Rome from the perspective of an aging Claudius (Derek Jacobi), who is sure he himself is soon to be assassinated. With Claudius’s meditations spanning back to 24 BC and leading up to his demise in 54 AD, the series navigates the vicious viper’s pit of greed, corruption, and power that the Roman Empire was.
Intricately weaving a narrative thread that blends engrossing storytelling with historical accuracy, all while flaunting a litany of exceptional performances, I, Claudius is an icon of television ambition that was years ahead of its time. Even its low-budget, theatrical-style production design contributes to its spectacle, presenting something that is unique and serviceable, especially as it allows the storytelling and character drama to soar.
5
‘Brideshead Revisited’ (1981)
A stunning adaptation of Evelyn Waugh’s 1945 novel of the same name, Brideshead Revisited excels as a visually divine and emotionally ensnaring exploration of social change in the aristocracy leading up to WWII. Jeremy Irons stars as Charles Ryder, a disillusioned Army captain who relocates his brigade to Brideshead, the former home of his past friends, the Marchmain family. As his recollections date back to the summer of 1922, Ryder is torn between nostalgic yearning and military pragmatism as he is forced to accept that the aristocratic lifestyle he once tasted is diminishing.
Faithful to the source material, with as much as 95% of the dialogue being taken directly from the novel, Brideshead Revisited matches Waugh’s investment in thematic ideas of nostalgia, class, sexuality, and faith. Complimented by its exceptional cast and gorgeous cinematography that immerses viewers in the idyllic allure of pre-WWII Oxford, Brideshead Revisited is a truly timeless period piece, an enduring gem of British television that captures the elegance, grandeur, and thematic weight of the genre in spectacular fashion.
4
‘Dekalog’ (1989–1990)
While it does cater more to the enjoyers of arthouse productions with its measured pacing, thematic overtones, and its international heritage, Dekalog is a trailblazing masterpiece of miniseries drama that holds a unique spiritual allure. The Polish series consists of ten one-hour films, each of them inspired by a decalogue of the Ten Commandments, that explore the lives and moral conundrums faced by different people living within the same housing complex in 1980s Poland.
With all 10 episodes being co-written and directed by Krzysztof Kieślowski, Dekalog benefits from evolving through the lens of one tight and concentrated creative vision, even as other creative leads, like cinematographers, change with each episode. The end result is a visually distinct and eerily haunting analysis of the overlapping stories of a community, with each character’s struggle being realized with such nuance and depth that the series as a whole becomes a stunning mosaic of existentialism and morality. It’s confounding and complex, but undeniably absorbing, making it an addictive, challenging miniseries that stands the test of time.
3
‘Lonesome Dove’ (1989)
Western cinema famously underwent a revisionist resurgence in the early 1990s, a trend seemingly spearheaded by the success of Oscar-winning films like Unforgiven and Dances with Wolves. However, the genre was arguably gaining popularity throughout the latter part of the 1980s through its television hits, with CBS’ four-part adaptation of Lonesome Dove by Larry McMurtry a spearhead in this genre revival. Graced with an ensemble cast, it thrives off the lead performances of Robert Duvall and Tommy Lee Jones, with the duo starring as two former Texas Rangers who set out on a journey to Montana with the hope of recapturing their adventurous spirit.
A traditional tale of the genre rife with Western grandeur, a rollicking sense of adventure, and a rewarding investment in character development, Lonesome Dove has come to be regarded among the greatest miniseries of the 20th century and as something of a cult gem of Western entertainment. It’s warm and inviting, yet avoids slipping into the glossy, idyllic fantasy of the Old West Hollywood productions sometimes indulge in, instead excelling as a touching story of friendship, mortality, and the complexity of love in a manner that is earnest, relatable, and entertaining.
2
‘Chernobyl’ (2019)
Standing as perhaps the greatest miniseries ever made, Chernobyl is a historical drama laced with a visceral sense of dread and terror that imposes itself in the opening minutes of episode one and never relents, even lingering long after viewers have finished the show. Starting on the night of the reactor meltdown, the five-part HBO release explores the immediate aftermath of the Chernobyl nuclear power plant disaster, the strenuous and sacrificial efforts to contain the radioactive fallout, and the eventual political ramifications of the Soviet Union’s deceit regarding sharing information about the catastrophe with the world.
Anchored by its litany of exceptional performances and Craig Mazin’s intense, detail-driven story that cascades from one heart-stopping calamity into another with propulsive urgency and near-unbearable tension, Chernobyl is as masterful a historical drama as has ever been made for television. Able to acknowledge the heroism of so many who risked their lives to reduce the impact of the fallout, while also condemning the institutionalized rot and political corruption that led to such a heinous incident taking place, the miniseries is as thematically precise as it is epic in scope, and it will stand among TV’s most captivating triumphs for many years to come.
1
‘Band of Brothers’ (2001)
Viewed by many as being the definitive accomplishment in the history of miniseries productions, Band of Brothers is a devastating yet enrapturing WWII drama that follows the campaign of Easy Company through the European Theater of the Second World War. Created by Steven Spielberg and Tom Hanks, and bolstered by interview footage with the real-life soldiers whose experiences the series depicts, Band of Brothers excels not only as a masterful realization of the brutality of war, but as an illustration of the camaraderie and bond between soldiers as well.
Complimented by its astounding ensemble cast and the sheer magnitude of its production value—especially for its time—the HBO classic is still every bit as absorbing and addictive today as it was 25 years ago. It balances moments of humanity and hope with poignant and painful illustrations of the destruction of war, covering everything from the visceral horrors of combat to the subdued psychological strain of war, and even the utter evil of the Holocaust with profound maturity and ceaselessly compelling artistry.
Band of Brothers
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2001 – 2001
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HBO
- Directors
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David Frankel, David Nutter, Mikael Salomon, Phil Alden Robinson, Richard Loncraine, Tom Hanks
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Donnie Wahlberg
C. Carwood Lipton
Entertainment
Taylor Swift Fans Think She’s Hinting at 13th Album
Could Taylor Swift’s highly anticipated 13th studio album already be on the way?
Swift, 36, and fiancé Travis Kelce attended a friend’s wedding on Saturday, May 16, where the pop star’s ensemble fueled fan speculation a new record is on the horizon. Swift glittered in a golden Maria Lucia Hohan gown, which she paired with opal drop earrings.
Eagle-eyed fans were quick to point out that Swift’s baubles featured 13 stones, which would match the number of her next album.
“There is just NO WAY she’s wearing an earring with 13 stones ????!!!!!” an X user wrote on Saturday night, positing that the choice is “fun teasing.”
Other fans thought the 13 gems were an update to the 12-stone ruby earrings that Swift rocked at the 2025 Grammy Awards, shortly before announcing 12th album The Life of a Showgirl that same year. It’s also possible that the 13 is a nod to Swift’s favorite number.
“TS13 easter eggs are going to be impossible [because] is it 13 because it’s Taylor Swift or because it’s TS13????” another fan tweeted.
Others, however, don’t think Swift’s jewelry is a clue to her future music at all.
“Taylor attending a wedding, she’s not Easter egging while attending her fiancé’s friend’s wedding,” another Swiftie wrote via X. “Use your brain.”
Swift has not publicly addressed any plans for a 13th album just yet, though she’s long denied that any of her cryptic clues are through hints about her relationship.
“There are dos and don’ts. I’m never going to plan an Easter egg that ties back to my personal life,” the Grammy winner said on Kelce’s “New Heights” podcast in August 2025, detailing the art of planting Easter eggs. “It’s always going to be toward music or something that I have coming up. A plan I have coming together. Something that you don’t know I’m saying for a specific reason that you’ll hear later and go back and go, ‘Oh my god.’”
Swift, who got engaged to Kelce that month after two years of dating, released Showgirl the following October. There were multiple love songs about Swift and Kelce’s romance and future hopes, including “Opalite” about the man-made version of the NFL star’s birthstone.
“‘Opalite’ is a song [where] that word is something I wrote down because I thought it was beautiful,” Swift said during her Release Party of a Showgirl screening in October 2025. “I came back to it when [Max Martin, Shellback and I] were writing to this really infectious, hook-y track. Opalite is man-made opal, so I’ve always loved opals [and] my mom has always loved opals.”
She added, “I loved the metaphor of, like, a man-made opal and you also have to make your own happiness in your life. You had to get yourself through some difficult times to get to the positive place you’re in now.”
Entertainment
Young Thug & Plies React Amid Chaos Over AP x Swatch Release
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Chaos Breaks Out At AP x Swatch Launch Sites
At New York locations, including Long Island’s Roosevelt Mall and Times Square, foot traffic built into hours-long queues as the release tied to the Audemars Piguet x Swatch collaboration went live. Videos circulating online show dense crowds pressed up against barriers, with waves of people surging forward as doors opened. What started as anticipation quickly became a bottleneck situation. Many shoppers packed tightly enough to make movement inside and outside the store difficult to manage.
The situation wasn’t isolated. Across multiple cities, similar scenes unfolded, with some locations ultimately shutting down entirely after staff and security were overwhelmed by turnout. In a number of cases, police intervened as tensions rose inside packed stores and customers fought over access to limited inventory. Officials used crowd-control measures, including pepper spray and mace, to restore order in especially volatile moments.
Young Thug & Plies Weigh In On The AP Frenzy
Plies and Young Thug were among celebrities who shared their thoughts on the chaos on social media. Plies weighed in on the attention the drop was receiving, writing:
“It Seem Like We More Upset About $300 ‘AP’. Than We Are About What The Supreme Court/ White House Is Doing To Us! I’m Not Tryin To Tell Nobody What To Care About! But If The Roles Was Reversed & They Voting Rights Was Being Attacked. I Know Which One They’d Be Upset About!!!”
Meanwhile, Young Thug took a more dismissive, observational tone, reposting commentary on Instagram and adding, “Idk why n*ggas actin like they wasnt already payin $300 for them APs.” Nonetheless, the reactions reflected two different angles of the same moment. One pointing toward broader social priorities, the other cutting through the hype with a reminder that the price point itself wasn’t necessarily new territory for some consumers.
Y’all So Messy The Company Had To Speak Out
Furthermore, in response to the disruption, Swatch issued a statement acknowledging the “extraordinarily high demand.” They also confirmed that some stores had to close temporarily in coordination with local authorities to ensure safety. Additionally, they said the collection wasn’t limited edition and they planned to release more inventory despite the chaos around the rollout.
— Swatch (@Swatch) May 16, 2026
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