By Jonathan Klotz
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Star Trek defined science fiction for decades, with countless studios attempting their own spin on the voyages of the starship Enterprise. In 1993, Rockne S. O’Bannon, the man who would go on to create Farscape, launched his own take on the iconic franchise that started it all, with the twist that, instead of deep space, it would take place deep underwater.

In its first season, SeaQuest DSV embraced its unique setting with episodes based on real oceanographic science and environmental issues, but the science-heavy episodes weren’t good enough for NBC executives, who wanted a younger, more action-packed series, and the result is a show that started off filled with promise but was destroyed behind the scenes by shortsighted greed. 

You’re Gonna Need A Bigger Boat

The concept of SeaQuest DSV is simple: in the future, mankind is forced to move into underwater colonies to survive in a world with rapidly dwindling resources and the effects of climate change. The SeaQuest is an experimental submarine under the oversight of the UEO (United Earth Oceans organization), tasked with scientific research and defending the colonies from raiders and rival nations. For a sci-fi series, it’s remarkably grounded, and while the first season includes an episode about a ghost ship and another involving an alien ship, the two are outliers from the rest, which deal with politics, the ethics of environmentalism, and surviving miles under the surface. 

SeaQuest DSV even includes a fun bit of perfect stunt casting, with Roy Scheider, famous for playing Brody in Jaws, stars as Captain Nathan Bridger, a former military officer coming out of self-imposed exile following the death of his wife to take the helm. Bridger resigns rather than go after an anti-whaling activist, and when a catastrophic industrial accident threatens all life on Earth, he doesn’t hesitate when he realizes what has to be done. The problem is that Scheider came back for Season 2, and the shift from edutainment to action-oriented sci-fi was a waste of his acting talent, and Bridger seemed out of place fighting giant crocodiles and cloaked scientific experiments. 

The rest of the crew fared even worse, with teen prodigy Lucas (Jonathan Brandis, a mainstay of Tiger Beat in the early 90s), Commander Ford (Don Franklin), and Lieutenant O’Neill (Ted Raimi) the only three to last all three seasons, well, them, and Darwin the Dolphin. In an effort to make the series appeal to a wider audience, NBC executives wanted to get more “eye candy” on the show, which meant out went Stephanie Beacham as Dr. Kristin Westphalen and Royce Applegate as Chief Crocker, in came the significantly younger Kathy Evison as JG Lonnie Henderson and Edward Keer as Lieutenant James Brody.

Cast changeover happens with every show, but by the time NBC was done, only four characters were carried over from Season 1 to Season 2, and SeaQuest DSV was completely unrecognizable. 

From Science And Exploration To Giant Crocodiles

Edutainment episodes based on real science and exploration were replaced by a giant crocodile escaping from its icy prison, an alien hunter finding its way on board the sub, and even the SeaQuest itself looks different. On camera, Captain Bridger sacrificed the original to save the planet.

Off camera, SeaQuest DSV was moved from filming in Vancouver to Florida at Universal Studios, complete with a brand new set. Scheider eventually bailed, leading to Michael Ironside replacing him for Season 3, when the show was rebranded as SeaQuest 2032 as the hard-nosed Captain Oliver Hudson, but the producers may as well have been rearranging the deckchairs on the Titanic.

SeaQuest DSV was never a ratings juggernaut, but the slower, more thoughtful, and character-driven episodes of Season 1 provided a fantastic building block for the future. O’Bannon’s biggest hit, Farscape, took time to evolve into the wild sci-fi romp it would eventually become, but his first series was denied the opportunity to grow and develop organically. The result is that Seasons 2 and 3 were flaming ratings death for NBC as every act of studio interference backfired, with audiences turning away in droves from the corny plots, which went so far in Season 3 that Poseidon was involved.

If SeaQuest DSV had remained focused on environmental plots and deep-sea exploration, it might have become one of the 90s’ best sci-fi shows instead of a forgotten series. Thanks to the raw talent of Jonathan Brandis, Lucas was even a better teen character than Wesley Crusher on The Next Generation, and again, Roy Scheider was directly involved in a network genre series as a lead, for the first and last time.

The ocean is vast and largely unexplored, filled with countless wonders, and it’s an amazing setting for a sci-fi series, but no matter how great the concept, any show will fall apart if greedy studio executives are chasing the latest trend, and there’s no telling where O’Bannon would have taken the show if he hadn’t been sabotaged.

While comedy might be one of the toughest genres to get right on TV, the Hulu series Deli Boys, which first released on March 6, 2025, had the right amount of humor, action, and family drama to make it a sleeper hit. The series, which has been coined as one of the best new shows of 2025, won over fans with Season 1, and is getting ready to return with a bang next month.

On May 28, 2026, the second season of Deli Boys will be hitting the platform. And while Season 1’s 96% on Rotten Tomatoes might be a high bar to live up to, the series has some ambitious plans for the second installment that already has viewers at the edge of their seats.

What Is ‘Deli Boys’ About?

Deli Boys follows brothers Mir (Asif Ali) and Raj (Saagar Shaikh), who have taken the “nepo baby” lifestyle a bit too far and have been sailing through life under the veil of their wildly successful father, Baba (Iqbal Theba). Season 1, however, kicks off when Baba unexpectedly dies in a golfing accident, turning their sons’ world upside down. And, as it turns out, Baba didn’t exactly earn his fortune as a deli kingpin, and was a full-fledged drug lord in Philadelphia instead. Having no basic business knowledge, zero street smarts, and the softest survival instincts, Mir and Raj are suddenly thrust into the deep end of an empire they never asked for. As Raj retreats into delusion and younger brother Mir leans on his inherently anxious nature, their only hope is the no-nonsense, sharp-tongued, and occasionally terrifying, Lucky Auntie (Poorna Jagannathan), who has a soft spot for the kids, as well as ruthless instincts the boys could (and should) learn from.

Throughout the first season, Mir and Raj fumble their way through their unwanted inheritance, leading to some major mishaps and mistakes along the way. Among them is them tracking down a half-dead naked man in the streets, botching an attempt to unload cocaine, and trying to temper the sentiments of the FBI, Peruvian gangs, and “Paki Blinders.” From the jump, it’s clear that the two are not made for this and their frazzled interactions and naive assumptions prove it, but through their love for their father, and their attempt to honor his legacy, the Dar brothers try their very best to keep the family business afloat.

‘Deli Boys’ Is Getting Ready for an Ambitious Season 2

With a little over a month until Season 2 of Deli Boys, the series is promising an exciting second installment. In addition to the impressive returning cast, Season 2 will have a few new faces, per TV Insider. Those include Fred Armisen as a powerful Philadelphia casino magnate, Kumail Nanjiani as Raj’s lawyer, Andrew Rannells as Andrew Chadwater, a politician who is campaigning for mayor, and guest appearances from Lilly Singh, Robin Thede, and Tan France, who will be returning as Zubair, the British Pakistani gangster first seen in Season 1. Check out the Season 2 synopsis below.

“Turns out inheriting a criminal empire was the easy part… and more money really does mean more problems. This season on Deli Boys, the Dars are drowning in dirty cash and Philly’s sketchiest crooks are circling. Enter Max Sugar (Armisen): casino king, money launderer, and Lucky’s (Jagannathan) new crush who turns laundering into a chaotic situationship. Raj (Shaikh) plots revenge on Ahmad, Mir (Ali) tries to expand DarCo without blowing it up, and Philly D.A. Andrew Chadwater (Rannells) hopes one big bust will make him mayor.”

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With all that said, with Season 2 of Deli Boys right around the corner, there’s no better time than now to catch up. After all, not only does the series have some promising plot points for Season 2, but the series is a treat to comedy lovers. As Tania Hussain wrote in her Collider review for the series, Deli Boys is an “unrelenting stream of laughs.” And isn’t that exactly what viewers are looking for when they’re searching for comedies?

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March 6, 2025

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Hulu

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One of the creators of Will Trent is headed to Apple TV for a new half-hour comedy about complicated lives and fresh starts. Liz Heldens, co-creator of the popular Ramón Rodríguez mystery series, will executive produce and showrun the series with Matt Ward (Madam Secretary). It’s the latest comedy from the streamer that brought you The Studio, and it’s set to begin production later this year.

Elizabeth Banks will star in the new, currently untitled series. She’ll play a newly-divorced mother hoping to enter her life’s second act. But if she thought her divorce was messy, she doesn’t realize the quagmire she’s about to get stuck in. Her elderly father has retired to a seniors’ community, but maintains an extremely active social life; so much so that she has to coordinate his “sex dates.” That puts her into a strange alliance with the perpetually single son of her dad’s girlfriend. While Apple TV may be best known for cerebral sci-fi dramas like Pluribus and Severance, the streamer has been expanding its comedy slate in recent years; anchored by colossal sports hit Ted Lasso, Apple TV’s recent comedy hits include Platonic, Shrinking, and last year’s awards sensation The Studio.

What Can Elizabeth Banks Be Seen in Recently?

Last year, Banks took on a rare dramatic role in the medical drama A Mistake and starred in the black comedy Skincare, which she also executive-produced. She also starred with Jessica Biel in the Prime Video thriller miniseries The Better Sister. On the (extremely) small screen, she can currently be seen in the Peacock sci-fi rom-com series The Miniature Wife, as a woman whose troubled marriage gets even more complicated when her scientist husband’s invention reduces her to the size of an action figure. Later this year, she’ll play herself in the David Wain comedy Gail Daughtry and the Celebrity Sex Pass, and will star alongside John C. Reilly in the science fiction thriller DreamQuil. She can also be seen as the host of the ABC game show Press Your Luck.

In addition to starring, Banks will also executive produce the series with Max Handelman and Krissy Wall via Brownstone Productions. Jonathan Krisel (English Teacher) will direct the pilot and executive-produce, as well. Quinn Haberman will executive produce alongside Heldens for Selfish Mermaid, and Jason Winer and Jon Radler will executive produce for Small Dog Picture Company. It is a production of 20th Television.

A new Apple TV comedy series starring Elizabeth Banks is in development; no release date has yet been announced. Meanwhile, Liz Heldens’ smash-hit ABC series Will Trent is streaming on Hulu. Stay tuned to Collider for future updates.

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Inda Craig-Galván, Henry ‘Hank’ Jones, Karine Rosenthal, Adam Toltzis, Antoine Perry

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Roomies, Sexyy Red is making it clear she’s moving on her own terms—and not everybody’s opinions are invited. After folks had plenty to say about her latest look, she popped back out like she had something to prove… or maybe just remind everybody who she is.

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Sexyy Red Doubles Down On Criticized Braid Look

On Wednesday (April 22), the rapper shared a new clip of herself riding in the backseat of a car, rocking a red dress with white polka dots while vibing out to ‘If You Want It.’ What really had people talking again, though, was her fresh-faced look paired with red lemonade braids—the same style that had critics sounding off in an earlier clip. But instead of switching it up, she leaned all the way in, captioning the video, “MRS. DO AND SAY WTF I WANT TO CAUSE AIN’T NOBODY GONE TELL ME WTF TO DO OR BMA WHEN I KNOW IM DA BADDEST BTHC INA WHOLE WIDE WORLD FYM BTHC.”

Sexyy Red Wasn’t Playing In Those Comments, Okay

And if that wasn’t enough, she seemingly clapped back directly at the comments, going toe-to-toe with critics in her replies. In screenshots circulating online, she wrote things like, “U think yo man gaf how ugly my braids is… no he’s cracked,” and “Now I really love em since y’all hate em so much… come on hate more SC,” before adding, “Miss rock my hair how I want too cause can’t nobody tell me shatttt about me !!” Whew—looks like she’s standing ten toes down on her look, regardless of what anybody has to say.

Comment Section Said “Y’all Doing Too Much Again”

Chile, the Roommates wasted no time flooding TSR’s Instagram to sound off in the comments. And, the opinions were all over the place. Some folks kept it real simple, saying her hair looked just fine and even pointed out that plenty of people rocked that same style back in the day. Meanwhile, others came through with the jokes, saying Sexyy clearly isn’t losing sleep over what “broke” people think about her look.

One Instagram user @jesseniaa.___ said, “Yall really hate when people are confident 😂 …Ain’t nothing wrong with her hair.“

This Instagram user @astoldbyleaah commented, “This how they used to look in 2006. 🤷🏿‍♀️”

And, Instagram user @duchess_slays_lace shared, “I thought she was going for the old school look“

Meanwhile, Instagram user @therealshadsister added, “She so st Louis I love her😂”

While Instagram user @golden.girl.guiana said, “Idk it fits her aesthetic, they look cute asf“

Finally, Instagram user @speakingoflashayyy claimed, “All da money she got , yall think she give af about yall opinion?😂😂”

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An 18-year-old student at Valley Forge High School in Parma Heights, Ohio, passed away on Monday, and her final moments on campus unfolded into an emergency that would leave the entire school shaken and searching for answers.

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Student Dies After Shooting In School Cafeteria

Officials say the student died after a self-inflicted gunshot wound inside the school’s cafeteria on Monday afternoon. Parma police confirmed the incident involved a single gunshot. They also claimed that there was no ongoing threat to other students or staff. First responders arrived around 2:10 p.m., and the student was rushed to a nearby hospital, where she later died.

Students were quickly evacuated to a designated reunification site as safety protocols were put in place. And, the district announced that Valley Forge High School would remain closed Tuesday and Wednesday. Witnesses described confusion and panic as the situation unfolded near dismissal time. One student recalled being hurried out of the building as staff directed students to safety, calling the scene “terrible to see” and “really, really sad.”

Officials Confirm No Threat After School Shooting

Police said the 18-year-old Valley Forge High School student used a firearm belonging to a family member. Additionally, they claim that she had no intention of harming anyone else. At a Wednesday press briefing outside nearby Normandy High School, Parma Heights officials reiterated there was no ongoing threat to students or staff. Meanwhile, Superintendent Scott Hunt said the incident “caused a great deal of fear” throughout the district. Authorities also said the weapon was secured quickly by responding officers, with a school resource officer reaching the cafeteria in “seconds.” It was also revealed that another officer arrived on scene within about a minute and a half.

Investigation Continues Into How Gun Entered School

Investigators are still working to determine how the gun was brought into the school and whether any warning signs were known beforehand. Officials confirmed those questions remain part of the active investigation. Furthermore, police are assessing potential charges related to how the firearm was accessed.

The shooting, which occurred on April 20—the 27th anniversary of the Columbine tragedy—prompted questions about possible symbolic significance. However, police only acknowledged that it was being examined as part of their review. District leaders said safety protocols were followed, and counseling services have been made available to students as schools weigh potential changes to security measures.

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Snoop Dogg is clearing the air after social media users went off about a surprise guest at a recent performance. Earlier this week, the rapper headlined a concert in Colorado and invited a young fan to join him on stage. As the girl showed off her dance moves, a pole dancer was in the background dancing, too. The backlash was swift after videos of the moment went viral on social platforms. In response, Snoop seemed to point his finger at the girl’s parents!

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Snoop Dogg Hypes Young Fan During Colorado Performance

Snoop took his love for 420, an unofficial holiday for pot smokers, on the road! He and Ice Cube teamed up to headline a concert at the Red Rocks Amphitheater in Colorado, per 9NEWS. During his set, a young female fan joined him on the stage. It’s unclear how that happened, but the video shows the girl jumping around as Snoop Dogg raps and observes. Near the child, a pole dancer dressed in a thong-based costume was also performing. The dancer is seen twerking, swinging around the pole and climbing it. However, it does not look like she directly interacted with the child or that the child got near the small pole stage. Additionally, the child does not appear to be looking at the dancer’s performance.

Rapper Addresses Backlash Over Pole Dance Set

As social users weighed in, Hollywood Unlocked covered said reactions on Instagram. Their headline read, “Snoop Dogg Under Fire After Bringing Child On Stage With Exotic Dancers.” In the comment section of that post, he clapped back at the backlash, placing blame on the child’s parents for her presence at the show.

“Under fire [thumbs down emoji], her father let her get on stage [thumbs up emoji] she was dancing all night…I let have a fan have fun her parents were there sorry try again…carry on,” he wrote, adding other emojis.

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Snoop Was Excited To Perform In Colorado

Ahead of the show, Snoop Dogg spoke 9NEWS about how the state has always “been good” to him, respecting his music since day. His plan for the 4/20 show was to give the audience all of his hits and celebrate the marijuana-themed day. Additionally, he praised the people of Colorado and their welcoming energy.

“This was the first state to make it official, like a referee with a whistle,” said Snoop Dogg reportedly said. “They’ve always been up close and personal, they’ve always been my real fans. Like I’ve never had issues in Colorado no matter where I’ve been. It’s always been a great performance. It’s always been great engagement.”

Also, Snoop called the state an “extension of California,” and said it’s a “West Coast thing.” And he also shared how honored he felt to co-headline with one of his idols, Ice Cube.

“Cube was one of my idols, somebody that I grew up watching, listening to, and building a relationship with once I got in the industry,” Snoop told 9NEWS. “Anytime I can open up or perform with him or be a part of anything musically connected to him, it’s always a blessing. I look at all these opportunities as more foundation to the foundation that comes after us.”

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Streamer PlaqueboyMax has the internet talking after unveiling a new look. The content creator recently shared a selfie on X revealing two fresh dermal piercings on his face and, as expected, social media users quickly chimed in with their thoughts.

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PlaqueboyMax Shows Off New Facial Dermal Piercings

On Wednesday, PlaqueboyMax uploaded photos showcasing his updated look across social media. The images featured a close-up selfie, where users quickly noticed two small, shiny dermal piercings placed under his right eye.

PlaqueboyMax isn’t the first to experiment with facial dermals. Some users speculated that his new look may have been inspired by rapper NBA YoungBoy, who has sported similar piercings. Other artists, including Lil Uzi Vert and Young Thug, have also embraced bold facial jewelry, making PlaqueboyMax one of the latest public figures to tap into the trend.

Social Media Reacts

Social media users wasted no time sharing mixed reactions to PlaqueboyMax’s new piercings.

Instagram user @popeyesskaa wrote, “He wanna say ‘this so tea’ real bad ain’t it”

Another Instagram user @ilovemesomejaz wrote, “What is this rebrand???”

While Instagram user @wtffnique wrote, “Max pls not rn ✌🏾”

Instagram user @quanjusbetalkin wrote, “I cant ride with no dermal as a dude das crazy”

Another Instagram user @1liiant_ wrote, “Leave ts to yb gang”

While Instagram user @yazzmakkaveli wrote, “He just feeestylin ts don’t even suit him”

Instagram user @myyleogf wrote, “placement is so bad omg”

Another Instagram user, @exhibitgoldenchild, wrote, “This generation is a bunch of followers, and I hate it! 🤦🏽‍♀️”

While Instagram user @bregotduhjuice wrote, “Yall calling him a punk but I think he got this from yb 😂”

PlaqueboyMax Previously Sparked Buzz With New Hairstyle

Before debuting his facial piercings, PlaqueboyMax had already sparked conversation online after switching up his hairstyle. The streamer showed off a blown-out look that many described as part of a “rockstar era.”

He kept the reveal simple, posting the new style to X with the caption, “new hair.” The transformation quickly caught attention, setting the stage for his latest appearance change.

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Prime Video’s Off Campus follows different love stories at Briar U — but which couples end up together in the books?

Based on the Off Campus book series by Elle Kennedy, the show follows an elite ice hockey team — and the women in their lives — as they “grapple with love, heartbreak, and self-discovery —forging deep friendships and enduring bonds while navigating the complexities that come with transitioning into adulthood,” read the official synopsis.

Season 1, which premieres May 13, follows the “sexy and fun ‘opposites attract’ romance between quiet songwriter, Hannah, and Briar University’s all-star hockey athlete, Garrett.” Before any episodes were released, Prime Video already renewed the show for another season.

“Off Campus captures the kind of emotionally charged, character-driven storytelling that truly resonates with our global Prime Video audience,” Head of Global Television at Amazon MGM Studios Peter Friedlander said at the time. “With its passionate fan base, rich source material, and an incredible creative team bringing Briar U to life, we knew that this series had the depth and momentum to continue beyond its first season.”

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The statement continued: “Set against the high-intensity world of college hockey, the series explores deeply personal journeys and is brought to life by a tremendously talented cast whose chemistry and authenticity make every moment feel real. We have great confidence in the way Louisa has mastered this adaptation and we’re excited to give fans even more of the romance, friendship, and heart that define the series.”

Season 1 will introduce Ella Bright, Belmont Cameli, Mika Abdalla, Antonio Cipriano, Jalen Thomas Brooks, Josh Heuston and Stephen Kalyn.

Keep scrolling for a breakdown of the book order — and a guide to which couples end up together:

Hannah and Garrett (‘The Deal’)

The first book in the series follows Hannah Wells (Ella Bright), who agrees to tutor Garrett Graham (Belmont Cameli), a hockey captain, in exchange for him pretending to date her to make her crush jealous.

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Logan and Grace (‘The Mistake’)

John Logan’s attempts to win back Grace Ivers are at the center of the second book.

Allie and Dean (‘The Score’)

The third novel explores as Allie Hayes and Dean Di Laurentis’ fling turns into something more.

Tucker and Sabrina (‘The Goal’)

Tucker is the next guy to find love after a one-night stand turns into a pregnancy and eventually a happy ever after for him and Sabrina.