The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives’ Jessi Draper responded to a report claiming that “sparks might be flying” between her and Vanderpump Villa’s Marciano Brunette.

After TMZ published photos of Jessi, 33, cozying up to Marciano, also 33, on Sunday, April 19, the outlet shared the images via its Instagram account. “Looks like sparks might be flying between Marciano Brunette and Jessi Ngatikaura … ’cause the two were getting real comfortable during a night out in Nashville,” a caption read.

Jessi, who was seen receiving a kiss on the cheek by Marciano in the snaps, simply corrected the post, “Jessi Draper*,” which attracted more than 17,000 “likes” and almost 200 supportive fan comments.

“Tell em queen,” wrote one person, while another commented, “Omgggg ur so iconic im so happy ur free girl!!!! Be single and keep having fun.”

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Jessi Draper has presumably seen the latest rumors about her post-divorce lovelife. “Been hearing some rumors …” Draper, 33, wrote via TikTok on Saturday, April 4, sharing a video of herself lip-synching Taylor Swift’s “Fresh Out the Slammer.” (The Tortured Poets Department track is presumably about ending a long-term relationship and embarking on a freeing […]

Jessi’s estranged husband Jordan Ngatikaura filed for divorce on March 19 after five years of marriage. During an appearance on the “Call Her Daddy” podcast less than one week later, Jessi told host Alex Cooper that she had planned to file for divorce from Jordan herself — but he beat her to it. (The former couple share two children: son Jagger, 5, and daughter Jovi, 3.)

Marciano, who engaged in an emotional 2024 affair with Jessi while she was married to Jordan, responded to rumors of a rekindled relationship with Jessi in the wake of her divorce news and “Call Her Daddy” appearance. “Listen, I know what everyone is thinking. I’ve seen all of the comments,” Marciano said in an Instagram video on March 26 that included part of Jessi’s podcast interview. “But I want everyone to know that now that Jessi is single, I have no plan to …”

The nature of his relationship with Jessi was put under the microscope again on April 9 when the pair teamed up for a photo shoot which was shared via Instagram by photographer Rachel Cook. In one of Cook’s photos, Jessi lounged on a picnic blanket as Marciano hovered above and fed her berries.

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Another snap captured Jessi resting her foot on Marciano’s leg while dousing him with a pitcher of lemonade. The post even drew a cheeky response from Jessi herself, who commented, “Uh oh 🔥😜.”

Jessi’s emotional affair with Marciano occurred after the pair met in Italy when the cast of The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives traveled to film at Vanderpump Villa where Marciano was a server. Mormon Wives documented the pair’s connection, which Jessi denied at first before owning up to.

“We [Jordan and I] had been dealing with the affair for about six months behind closed doors. No one knew. During those six months, it got worse than it ever had. He was blackmailing me. He was threatening to send my texts out to Marciano to the world,” Jessi claimed on a November 2025 episode of “The Viall Files” podcast. “Anytime I did anything he didn’t agree with, he had it on his TikTok drafts and he was like, ‘I’m going to post it.’”

Justin Bieber made Billie Eilish’s childhood dream come true when he serenaded her on stage at Coachella Weekend 2 — and the moment meant just as much to her mom.

After Justin, 32, invited Eilish, 24, up on stage at Indio, California, during his second headlining performance at Coachella 2026 on Saturday, April 18, Eilish’s mom Maggie Baird took to Instagram to reflect on watching her daughter from within the crowd.

“One of the most touching moments ever,” Baird, 67, wrote alongside a carousel of photos and videos from the evening. “It sounds crazy, but we watch our children develop these deep deep connections to artists who move them and usually there’s nothing in our power to do. But we buy them records and maybe buy them a ticket to a concert (or a movie of a concert in our case because we couldn’t afford to see an actual concert).”

Baird included footage of a crying Eilish standing in disbelief beside her as she prepared to be Justin’s “One Less Lonely Girl” — a tradition Justin has long undertaken that involves pulling a fan up on stage to be serenaded as he performs his 2009 track.

“I’m so grateful to Justin Bieber for the kindness he has shown Billie,” Baird continued. “And to Hailey [Bieber] who makes so many things wonderful and possible.” (Hailey, 29, has been married to Justin since September 2018 and the couple share son Jack, 1.)

Hailey responded twice to Baird’s post, writing “❤️ you guys!” before adding, “so special.”

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As for Eilish, who has served as a dedicated Justin fan since she was about 12 years old, the singer took to her own Instagram Stories to reflect on the experience. Sharing a bleary eyed selfie, snapped while lying down and only capturing the top half of her face, the “Birds of a Feather” hitmaker pasted the text, “Can’t stop crying.”

Justin, who returned to weekend 2 of Coachella after receiving mixed reviews over his weekend 2 performance, shocked fans by welcoming Eilish to the stage on Saturday. As Baird’s post documented, the crowd went wild as Eilish was accompanied to the stage’s entrance by Hailey before falling into a heap several times and receiving a warm embrace by Justin.

Eilish told Billboard in 2021 that Justin has provided significant support as she navigates life as a pop star. “He’s a good friend of mine,” she told the outlet at the time. “He, you know, has been so helpful for me, in terms of just, like, dealing with fame. And he’ll call me sometimes and just say stuff that makes me just feel heard, and like there’s somebody else that goes through the same stuff. So it’s really nice to have him.”

One of Apple TV‘s prestige thrillers is taking over on streaming right now. The show is spread over eight episodes, and its hook is commercial on its face: a murder, three longtime friends, buried betrayals, but the bigger play is the packaging. And that is its premium cast led by Elisabeth Moss, Kerry Washington, and Kate Mara, which gives the series immediate credibility.

What makes the breakout more interesting is where it is happening. As per FlixPatrol, the series is surging across Apple TV markets around the world, with especially strong placement across North America, Europe, parts of Asia, the Middle East, and Latin America, while also surfacing beyond Apple’s own ecosystem through Canal+ in France and Amazon Channels in markets like the U.S. and Germany. That suggests this is not just a U.S.-centric launch spike either.

The show is titled Imperfect Women, and its current rise makes sense when you look at the construction. The show is adapted from Araminta Hall’s novel, and it is built around a friendship drama disguised as a murder mystery, which gives it more emotional leverage than a standard whodunit. That combination of star power, betrayal-driven plotting, and a limited-run structure is exactly the kind of formula that can turn a fresh Apple TV release into a global streaming force very quickly. Whether it holds is the next question, but right now, it is doing exactly what a high-end thriller is supposed to do: pull viewers in everywhere at once.

Elisabeth Moss, Kerry Washington, and Kate Mara Have a Strong Audience Base

Part of the show’s traction is that it is not leaning on one kind of fanbase. Elisabeth Moss brings in the prestige-drama crowd that stayed with her from Mad Men and then followed her deeper into darker, more emotionally punishing television through The Handmaid’s Tale. Kate Mara, on the other hand, carries her own long-tail appeal from House of Cards, where she became tied to that slick, high-stakes streaming-drama energy early. Kerry Washington’s draw comes from being a familiar face, having led sharp, intense, high-pressure character work for years, particularly on TV with hit thrillers like Scandal. Put together, that is three different audience lanes feeding the same series.

Imperfect Women is available to stream on Apple TV. Stay tuned to Collider for more updates.

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March 17, 2026

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After The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power Season 2 reached its bittersweet end, it’s even clearer that Sauron’s (Charlie Vickers) and Celebrimbor’s (Charles Edwards) arc follows all the beats required of a psychological thriller. The long-standing genre offers no shortage of duplicitous, harrowing, and shocking cat-and-mouse games from which to draw inspiration. Still, Vickers revealed in a post-finale Vulture interview that Rings of Power showrunners Patrick McKay and J. D. Payne modeled Sauron’s manipulative ways after the original, and perhaps the most potent, source of all: the 1944 movie Gaslight. Not only does that title mean exactly what you think it does, but this award-winning film also had more worldwide impact than you might realize.

How Are ‘Gaslight’ and ‘The Rings of Power’ Season 2 Connected?

Directed by George Cukor (The Philadelphia Story, My Fair Lady) and starring Ingrid Bergman in her first of three Academy Award-winning roles, Gaslight is historically notable for spawning the term “gaslighting” decades before the psychological tactic became a mainstream colloquialism. Itself based on a play of the same name, the film derives its title from Victorian-era gas lamps and how their presence contributes to an overarching mystery.

Comparing Gaslight and Rings of Power‘s similarities means spoiling the former’s twist ending. Given the cultural context associated with its title, however, said reveal isn’t a closely guarded secret; if anything, knowing the truth ahead of time increases Gaslight‘s suffocating suspense and pioneering approach to an as-of-then-unnamed form of abuse. Regarding Rings of Power, Vickers told Vulture:

“The showrunners were keen for us to use elements of that film; certainly the themes of it apply. Because we were able to film everything chronologically, we could really plot Celebrimbor’s disintegration, from the moments he fights back to the moments I’m turning the screw on him.”

What Is ‘Gaslight’ About?

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Dripping with enough fraught, noir-adjacent dread to twist one’s stomach into knots (almost to the point of gaslighting the audience alongside its heroine), the film follows Paula (Bergman), a young woman and aspiring opera singer swept into a whirlwind romance by Gregory Anton (Charles Boyer), an eerily charming composer and pianist. Head over heels for him, Paula agrees to move back into her childhood London home despite her reservations; Paula has spent the last 10 years haunted by her aunt’s unsolved murder, which occurred in the same house.

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“Sometimes to find the light, we must first touch the darkness.”

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As their blissful courtship transitions into domesticity, Paula remains unaware that her marriage is a sham orchestrated by a ruthless killer. Gregory is responsible for her aunt’s death, and he wooed Paula to gain access to the house and continue his interrupted search for four priceless jewels. From there, he orchestrates false events meant to systematically convince Paula that she’s mentally unwell. He begins by heaping her with effusive affection, something new and revitalizing for a woman marred by trauma. Once Paula’s devoted to him, he systematically chips away at her self-esteem, chiding her about how forgetful she is before tricking her into believing she lost one of his precious family heirlooms. Whenever she stumbles upon factual clues about his true intentions and identity, he dismisses them as Paula’s overactive imagination.

As he isolates his wife into physical and psychological dependency within her own home, Gregory simultaneously lies to others about her condition. This includes telling their new maid (Angela Lansbury in her movie debut) never to bother the “high-strung” Paula, and causing Paula to break down during a rare public appearance; if the few people she sees consider her “hysterical,” then her deep distress won’t arouse suspicion. All the while, Gregory codes his cruelty in loving words. He reframes his violent outbursts as passionate concern for her well-being, withholds his affection, and blames her for ruining their marriage, which culminates in Paula believing his lies and accepting culpability before the truth emerges.

Sauron and Celebrimbor’s Slow-Burn Arc Echoes ‘Gaslight’s Structure

Rings of Power structures the slow erosion of Celebrimbor’s mental stability, as well as Sauron’s malicious pursuit of the celebrated smith for his own ends, quite similarly to Gaslight. At first, Sauron (still posing as Halbrand) sneaks into Eregion by playing up his friendship with Celebrimbor and tapping into the latter’s unspoken insecurities. When he realizes that securing Celebrimbor’s compliance requires a grand gesture, he presents himself as Annatar, a majestic emissary of the Valar tasked to help Celebrimbor save Middle-earth from an encroaching evil. Viewers know that the call is coming from inside the house, but in Celebrimbor’s eyes, Annatar blesses the elf with more than he could ever dream of.

When Celebrimbor acts contrary to Sauron’s desires, Sauron makes Celebrimbor doubt himself: that he just misconstrues Sauron’s words, misplaces and forgets things, and unintentionally, shamefully taints the dwarven Rings. Celebrimbor even recognizes that Sauron cloaks his tactics in compassion, but the Dark Lord’s consistency wears him down; step by step, Sauron upends Celebrimbor’s judgment and traps him in a utopian illusion.

Once Celebrimbor pieces together all the telling inconsistencies, he courageously breaks free from Sauron’s mental prison. By the time he can warn his friends and beg for help, however, his claims seem outlandish and pitiable. Sauron had already turned Eregion against their beloved leader, convincing them that Celebrimbor was consumed by delusion-filled darkness — casting Sauron as their trustworthy savior by proxy.

‘Gaslight’ and ‘The Rings of Power’ Season 2 Are Equally Haunting

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Celebrimbor’s resistance ultimately wins him the final upper hand against Sauron, albeit far more tragically than Paula’s defiant conclusion. Since Tolkien’s works call Sauron the Great Deceiver, Rings of Power painting Sauron as a textbook gaslighter down to mimicking the movie that created, the term, is a natural throughline. Much like Gaslight, a profoundly accurate and distressing watch 80 years after its debut, the series’ chillingly authentic depiction of psychological abuse — enhanced by Vickers and Edwards’ arresting performances — will haunt audiences more than a fiery eye ever could.

The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power is available to stream on Prime Video in the U.S.

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September 1, 2022

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Patrick McKay, John D. Payne, J.R.R. Tolkien, Justin Doble, Jason Cahill, Gennifer Hutchison, Stephany Folsom, Nicholas Adams

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Katy Perry’s latest trip to Rome is getting attention for more than just sightseeing. 

The pop star shared a playful video of herself at the Trevi Fountain, where she ditched tradition by dipping a credit card into the water instead of tossing coins for luck. 

The moment quickly went viral, especially as it comes just days after reports confirmed she is under investigation in Australia following serious allegations made by actress Ruby Rose, which she has strongly denied.

Katy Perry Turns Trevi Fountain Tradition Into Viral Moment

Katy Perry made waves after taking to Instagram to share a playful clip of herself at Rome’s iconic Trevi Fountain, but her approach to the tradition was anything but ordinary. 

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Instead of tossing a coin, the singer briefly placed her credit card into the water, joking about her dislike for loose change. 

The moment began with Perry standing in front of the landmark in a grey hoodie, singing “someone give me a penny,” before referencing her own lyrics.

She told fans, “Y’all, I told you in “Save as Draft” that I don’t f-ck with change,” tying the moment back to her “Witness” track. 

Perry explained she still wanted to participate in the tradition “for good luck,” but her unconventional method, quickly retrieving the card before it drifted away, left viewers amused and confused.

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The Trevi Fountain, completed in 1762, is one of Rome’s most visited landmarks, attracting thousands of visitors daily who toss coins in hopes of returning. 

Fans Left In Stitches Over Perry’s Rome Video

A fan account reposted the viral video on TikTok and in no time, fans flooded the comments section with reactions. 

One user particularly commented on the singer’s decision to retrieve the card from the fountain.

“Kathryn it doesn’t count if you take it back! should’ve left it in the fountain for one of your katyrats to find for even more good luck,” they wrote.

Some fans also found Katy Perry’s choice of item hilarious. One person shared, “I can’t believe you used a credit card instead of a coin! I love how goofy you are my queen.”

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Another commented, “I think you’re the first person to ever put a credit card into the fountain lol,” while a third shared, “Great. Now ur credit card is living its best life in the fountain.”

Katy Perry Shares Glimpses Of Rome Trip And Private Performance

Perry’s Trevi Fountain moment was just one highlight from a packed trip filled with performances and sightseeing. 

The “Dark Horse” singer captioned her post “Just Rome’ing around,” alongside a mix of videos and photos that showcased both her glamorous and candid moments abroad.

She performed a private concert at La Nuvola, where she took the stage in a glittering bandeau top paired with black silk pants. 

With her hair styled in a sleek bun, Perry delivered a performance of her 2010 hit “The One That Got Away,” reminding fans of her enduring stage presence.

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Behind-the-scenes glimpses showed her preparing for the show with her crew, offering a more intimate look at her process. 

Elsewhere in Rome, Perry posed in front of St. Peter’s Basilica in a chic black-and-white dress, soaking in the historic setting. 

She even added a playful moment by singing “Pope Leo, hallelujah,” nodding to the first American pontiff while exploring Vatican City.

Perry Faces Serious Allegations As Investigation Unfolds

While her Rome trip offered lighter moments, Katy Perry is also facing serious developments offstage. 

The 41-year-old is currently under investigation by Australian authorities following sexual assault allegations made by actress Ruby Rose. The claims stem from an alleged incident in 2010 at a Melbourne nightclub.

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As The Blast reported, a police spokesperson released a statement on April 15 noting, “Melbourne Sexual Offences and Child Abuse Investigation Team (SOCIT) detectives are investigating a historical sexual assault that occurred in Melbourne in 2010.” 

The statement continued, “Police have been told the incident occurred at a licensed premises in Melbourne’s CBD. As the investigation remains ongoing, it would be inappropriate to comment further at this stage.”

The investigation began after Rose filed a complaint, bringing renewed attention to an allegation she previously described publicly. 

Katy Perry Strongly Denies Ruby Rose Claims Amid Growing Scrutiny

Perry has firmly denied the allegations through her representative, strongly pushing back against Ruby Rose’s claims. 

In an official statement, her team described the accusations as “dangerous and reckless lies,” emphasizing that the singer rejects them entirely.

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The statement read per the Daily Mail, “The allegations being circulated on social media by Ruby Rose about Katy Perry are not only categorically false, they are dangerous, reckless lies.” 

It also addressed Rose’s history of public accusations, noting, “Ms Rose has a well-documented history of making serious public allegations on social media against various individuals, claims that have repeatedly been denied by those named.”

Rose, meanwhile, has maintained that the alleged incident occurred while she was in her twenties during a night out in Melbourne.

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As the weekend draws near, it’s not too late for Doctor Who fans to check out—or revisit—this perfect sci-fi alternative that first launched twenty years ago. Similar to Doctor Who, it focuses on fighting extraterrestrial threats and using alien technology. Butunlike the iconic BBC series, which appeals to both adults and children, it targets adults and older teenagers, given its much darker, more mature approach that lacks the family-friendly and adventure-driven tone of Doctor Who.

Created by Russell T. Davies, who revived Doctor Who in 2005, the sci-fi series is a direct spin-off and set in the same universe. Its central character is Captain Jack Harkness, portrayed by John Barrowman, an immortal con-man from the distant future who originally appeared in 2005’s Doctor Who. Titled Torchwood, it premiered on BBC Three and on BBC HD in 2006 and ended after four seasons and 41 episodes in 2011. Years later, the sci-fi adventure is back in the spotlight amid anticipation for Disney+’s international release of The War Between the Land and the Sea.

Thanks to streaming, Torchwood is making a comeback, reminding fans of why it remains one of Doctor Who’s most compelling spin-offs. According to FlixPatrol data, the British fantasy drama has been trending on the Apple TV Store in the US for the past 48 hours, surging on the charts alongside its mothership series. Alongside Barrowman, the initial central cast of Torchwood included Gareth David-Lloyd, Burn Gorman, Naoko Mori, and Eve Myles, all portraying specialists for the titular team, who often tracked down aliens and defended the planet from alien and human threats.

Is ‘Torchwood’ Worth Watching?

When Torchwood debuted, it received largely negative reviews, but that soon changed when Season 2 came along in 2008, earning a more positive reception. Season 3, titled Children of Earth, was also a hit, receiving numerous positive reviews, while the final season, Miracle Day, which Starz aired in 2011, wasn’t as lucky. Nevertheless, with an average critics’ score of 98% on Rotten Tomatoes, the Doctor Who spin-off is certainly worth binging this weekend, especially if you’re looking to join in investigating some unexplained extraterrestrial incidents on Earth. Series showrunners were creator Davies and Chris Chibnall, who also had a similar role on Doctor Who.

Torchwood is available on the Apple TV Store.

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2006 – 2011-00-00

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Science fiction fans have been having a blast over the course of the 2020s so far. Andor, Severance, Arcane… the list of future sci-fi classics has been endless, and it’s looking like this year, that list will continue to expand greatly. Fans of the genre should mark their calendars to stay tuned for the release of what are sure to be 2026’s best new sci-fi shows.

Whether it’s a thrilling new entry into the MCU or DCEU, an animated show further expanding the world of a beloved Netflix IP, or a show based on an iconic sci-fi book, fans of the genre will be treated quite nicely by networks and streaming platforms this year. No matter how well these hugely anticipated shows actually end up working, they’re undeniably exciting, and they’ll surely be huge pop culture sensations as soon as they come out.

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‘VisionQuest’

2026 (Release date TBA)

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Back in 2021, WandaVision kicked off the wave of MCU shows (Netflix MCU series notwithstanding) that have defined the latest phases of the franchise. It has been a wave that’s definitely had its fair share of ups and downs, but the show that started it all has aged rather well as one of the strongest pieces of MCU content that fans have gotten since Avengers: Endgame. The show ended with White Vision, a reassembled version of the hero powered by Chaos Magic, gaining the original Vision’s memory and flying off to process his newfound identity.

That will be the subject of VisionQuest, a miniseries where Paul Bettany will once again take on the role of White Vision. If it’s anything like its predecessor, then VisionQuest will surely be one of the most perfect superhero show masterpieces in recent memory, making it essential viewing for both MCU fans and sci-fi fans. Created and showrun by Terry Matalas of Syfy’s 12 Monkeys fame, it’s a show that promises to be one of the best pieces of Marvel content we’ve gotten in a while.

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‘Stranger Things: Tales from ’85’

April 23, 2026

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There’s no getting around it: The final season of Stranger Things was, to say the least, disappointing. There’s also no denying, however, that this was one of the biggest pop culture sensations in the world over the course of its whole run, and as such, there are many dissatisfied fans out there who still want more of these characters and the world they inhabit. Thankfully for them, the team behind the original show will be producing this year’s animated show, Stranger Things: Tales from ’85, set between the events of the second and third seasons of the original.

Stranger Things is one of the most exciting sci-fi shows to binge-watch, and if all goes well, so will Tales from ’85. Netflix has a phenomenal track record with animated science fiction, and even after the disappointment of the original series’ final season, the Duffers have nevertheless had a track record with many more successes than they’ve had failures. Seeking to capture the feel and essence of ’80s Saturday-morning cartoons, Tales from ’85 may just be the thing needed to bring Stranger Things fans back on board the hype train.

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‘The Boroughs’

May 21, 2026

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It’s not just science fiction: 2026 is also promising several new must-watch thriller shows. Fans of both genres will be delighted to hear that The Boroughs falls into both categories. Further proof that the Duffer Brothers are likely back to delivering their A game this year, The Boroughs will be produced by them and created by The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance‘s Jeffrey Addiss and Will Matthews. As if that pedigree weren’t enough, the cast includes stars like Alfred Molina, Alfre Woodard, Bill Pullman, and Geena Davis.

Bringing the concept of a supernatural town from Indiana to New Mexico, The Boroughs may just be the perfect replacement for Stranger Things in 2026. No one would blame fans of the Duffers for feeling a little skeptical going into their new projects, but The Boroughs truly does seem awfully promising. It’s a fresh new start with a fresh new group of characters in a fresh new setting, and that should be all that sci-fi fans could possibly want from an upcoming series.

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‘Neuromancer’

2026 (Release date TBA)

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Apple TV hasn’t been nearly as prolific as most of its competitors in the streaming game, but that focus on quality over quantity has thus far felt like an entirely deliberate—and so far, rather intelligent—business decision. Over the past few years, they’ve been making some of the best science fiction shows on television, and Neuromancer will be doing something entirely different for the platform. Based on William Gibson‘s 1984 dystopian novel, a foundational work of early cyberpunk, this promises to be one of the coolest cyberpunk TV shows ever made.

Created by filmmaker J. D. Dillard and writer Graham Roland (who has been in the writers’ room of shows like Prison Break and Lost), Neuromancer could become the first-ever properly successful cyberpunk live-action show produced for a streaming service. That only feels fitting for a show based on a book that was so foundational for the genre. Fans of science fiction history should absolutely make sure not to miss this hyper-important entry into the canon.

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‘Star City’

May 29, 2026

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Back in 2019, Apple TV released its first original sci-fi show: For All Mankind, created by Ronald D. Moore, Matt Wolpert, and Ben Nedivi. It was an instant hit, a dramatization of an alternate history where the Soviet Union got men to the Moon before the United States, and the space race never ended. All the way until its conclusion in 2024, this modern classic remained one of those Apple TV shows that got better every season. This year, we’ll return to the world of For All Mankind, but from the perspective of the Soviet Union this time. That’s the premise of Star City.

Starring the always-amazing Rhys Ifans, Star City should have history buffs and sci-fi fans alike immensely excited. This spin-off is a passion project for its creators, who knew while making For All Mankind that there was a fascinating story to tell about the Soviet space program—a side of the space race much less famous and well-known than the American side. There will be some crazy stories in Star City that even diehard fans of For All Mankind will find surprising, and that should be enough to get anyone excited.

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‘Blade Runner 2099’

2026 (Release date TBA)

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Back in 1982, Ridley Scott‘s Blade Runner was an instant flop. With time, though, it started garnering a cult following, one which eventually grew so large that this is now considered a sci-fi classic as mainstream as any other. 35 years later, Denis Villeneuve made Blade Runner 2049, one of the greatest legacy sequels in the history of cinema. These are two sci-fi films that live up to the genre’s full potential. Nine years after 2049, Amazon Prime Video is giving us Blade Runner 2099, a miniseries starring Michelle Yeoh and Hunter Schafer.

A return to the fascinating dingy, rainy, neo-noir world of futuristic Los Angeles feels as inevitable as it does long overdue. Executive-produced by Ridley Scott, who was instrumental in the early ideas and plans for the miniseries, 2099 will likely be immensely gratifying for people who have been craving more Blade Runner content for years. Neither Blade Runner movie has been a financial success, so there’s no way that this project is being made with any motivation in mind other than passion and love for the source material.

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‘Spider-Noir’

May 27, 2026

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Whether superhero shows can fall into the sci-fi category is often a hotly debated topic; but Spider-Man projects have constantly proven that it is possible, and Spider-Noir (which is labeled as sci-fi on IMDb) promises to be no different in that regard. In every other regard, however, this Prime Video production looks unlike anything else that fans of the Wall-Crawler have ever seen on either the big or small screens. Co-created by a team that includes Phil Lord and Christopher Miller (though this is not the same Spider-Noir that was seen in their Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse), this is one of the upcoming Spider-Man projects to be most excited about.

Set in a noir version of 1930s New York City, Spider-Noir will follow a down-on-his-luck private investigator who, according to Lord and Miller, “already had his Chinatown disillusionment moment.” Nicolas Cage, who has been demonstrating just how awfully underrated he is over the course of the 2020s, will be approaching the character as “70 percent Bogart, and 30 percent Bugs Bunny,” which should be the basis for one of the most unique and entertaining superhero TV shows we’ve seen this decade.

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‘Lanterns’

August 2026

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There’s some debate to be had about whether Spider-Noir will truly be a sci-fi show, but it’s far harder to label HBO’s Lanterns as anything else. Following the colossal failure that was Ryan Reynolds‘ Green Lantern, fans of the ring-donning superheroes have plenty to be excited about in 2026. Indeed, Lanterns looks like one of those upcoming superhero shows that you cannot miss, following Hal Jordan and Hal Stewart investigating a murder on Earth.

With an almost neo-Western aesthetic and a detective mystery tone inspired by shows like True Detective, Lanterns should be quite a unique and creative way of incorporating the titular group into James Gunn’s DCU. There’s really no reason not to be incredibly excited about Lanterns if you’re a DC fan, and though fans are skeptical about the fact that the show doesn’t appear to be the grand cosmic space opera they were expecting, one never knows the direction that a show like this one may take before it actually comes out. Once it does release, it’ll be an instant must-see.

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August, 2026

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If you thought this season of 90 Day Fiancé: Before the 90 Days was nuts, just wait until the reunion.

In TLC’s tell-all trailer released on Sunday, April 19, viewers are in for several bombshells as cast members announce splits and even a pregnancy.

“I am six months pregnant,” Trisha shares while appearing on the show virtually.

When Elise asks Rick if he is the dad, the reality star doesn’t immediately answer, leaving fans waiting for a confirmation when the special kicks off on Sunday, April 26.

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In another shocking announcement, Lisa has big news to share about her relationship status.

“Daniel and I are no longer engaged. We are not engaged,” she tells host Shaun Robinson. “This priest had told us that if I leave Daniel, one of us would die. I ended up in the hospital. I am terrified for my life because I’m cursed by a Nigerian priest.”

During the season, Lisa revealed that she’s been married five times and has spent the last 21 years living as a lesbian. As a result, Daniel and his conservative family struggled to accept her past.

Romantic relationships aside, friendships are also tested during the shocking tell-all special. For starters, Lisa appears to have zero interest in being friends with Elise.

“I don’t like you. You are like this little black widow,” she says backstage. “You bring out the bully in school that went after me.”

As for Emma and Elise’s friendship, it appears to be at a breaking point as rumors surface that Elise’s boyfriend, Joshua, may have slept with another cast member.

“You’re pointing a finger at me when I did nothing wrong,” Elise shouts in a tense discussion. “I didn’t do s***.”

Before the event is over, Stig has to respond to accusations by Aviva’s friend that he’s gotten more than one girl pregnant. You could say Shaun has her hands full as the host, and that doesn’t even include a tell-all first.

“For the first time, we have a confessional cam backstage where anybody can go at any moment to speak up or fire back,” Shaun teases in the clip.

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Spoiler alert: The cast is more than happy to take advantage of the new feature.

“I don’t mean to sound like a bitch,” Elise says at one point to the confessional cam, “but I do think Laura is being a little stupid.”

Watch all the drama unfold when 90 Day Fiancé: Before the 90 Days airs on TLC Sundays at 8 p.m. ET.

Season 3 of Euphoria is expanding by bringing back Zendaya, Sydney Sweeney, Jacob Elordi and more OG stars — while also bringing in newcomers including Priscilla Delgado, Darrell Britt-Gibson and Toby Wallace.

Euphoria, which premiered in 2019, originally followed troubled high school student Rue (Zendaya) as she struggled to remain sober after rehab. The hit HBO series was quickly renewed for a second season after its premiere, but it took nearly three years for the next batch of episodes to air.

Season 3 was originally set to air on HBO in 2025 before facing several obstacles, including creator Sam Levinson’s commitment to his short-lived series The Idol. The dual WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes, which took place in late 2023, also prolonged the delay.

Since season 2 concluded, the cast went through a loss when Angus Cloud died at age 25 in July 2023 following an accidental overdose. The show is expected to address the fate of his character, Fezco, while Eric Dane‘s Cal made an appearance in the trailer one month after the actor’s death following a battle with ALS. He was 53.

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“Some people ask why it took so long between seasons 2 and 3. There were obvious factors — the strikes, trying to make a schedule work with our very in-demand cast, but the real time was in trying to figure out how to find a way to pay respect to those who we lost,” Levinson said in a speech at the season 3 premiere in April 2026.

He continued: “When Angus died, it was tough. I loved him deeply, and I fought hard to keep him clean. The year he died, in 2023, he was one of 73,000 people in America who died of a fentanyl overdose. I learned a whole lot that year, but what I realized more than anything is that death is what gives life meaning. You can’t be arrogant about existence. You’re forced to reckon with the fact that life itself is a wonder, a gift, a profound blessing.”

Levinson also explained how the show will pay tribute on screen.

“There are a lot of scenes where people are either talking to him on the phone,” he told Variety about the decision for Fez to still be part of the story. “I thought that if I couldn’t keep him alive in life then maybe within this show that I can control and keep him alive there. I think the whole thing was to honor him and also I can’t wait for you to see the last few episodes. I think he would be cracking up at his story line. I think he would love it.”

Scroll down to see who is in the Euphoria season 3 cast:

Zendaya

It wouldn’t be Euphoria without Zendaya, who is back on the show.

Hunter Schafer

Hunter Schafer has not yet appeared on screen in season 3 but will be back.

Maude Apatow

Maude Apatow also returned in the season 3 premiere of Euphoria.

Eric Dane

Before his death, Eric Dane filmed scenes for Euphoria’s third season.

Alexa Demie

Alexa Demie is back on Euphoria as well.

Jacob Elordi

Jacob Elordi is back on the hit HBO series.

Sydney Sweeney

Sydney Sweeney reprised her role as Cassie in season 3.

Colman Domingo

Based on the season 3 premiere, Colman Domingo is back in a larger capacity in season 3.

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Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje

Season 3 introduced Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje in a key role during the premiere.

Martha Kelly

Rue’s biggest challenge in season 3 has been the return of Laurie, who is played by Martha Kelly.

Chloe Cherry

Chloe Cherry returned as Faye in season 3 of the hit HBO series.

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Toby Wallace

The season 3 premiere introduced Toby Wallace as Faye’s love interest and drug dealer Wayne.

Jessica Treska

Jessica Treska had a scene-stealing role in the season 3 premiere of Euphoria.

Anna Van Patten

Grace Van Patten’s sister has a role in season 3.