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Netflix’s 8-Episode Sleeper Hit Thriller Builds To an Unexpected Twist You Won’t See Coming
In early March, Vladimir was released on Netflix, and since then, this eight-episode dark comedy-drama has become one of the streamer’s most talked-about word-of-mouth hits. This series features brilliant performances by Rachel Weisz and Leo Woodall as it weaves together themes of campus satire, psychological drama, and unreliable narration into something both unsettling yet oddly amusing.
Vladimir was adapted by Julia May Jonas from her own novel. This series is less a traditional romance than it is an exploration of the many facets of obsession, the exercise and limitations of power, and the bizarre locations and scenarios where creativity can flourish. What begins as a scandal-ridden campus drama slowly morphs into a twisted character study about fantasy versus reality — and by the time the final episode arrives, the story reveals a darkly comic twist that reframes everything that came before.
‘Vladimir’ Turns Academic Scandal Into a Darkly Funny Obsession
At the center of Vladimir is an unnamed literature professor, played with biting wit by Weisz. She’s tenured, respected, and used to commanding a certain level of attention — until her life begins unraveling almost all at once. As the scandal unfolds across campus involving the protagonist’s husband (John Slattery) and multiple past students accusing him of inappropriate relations, the protagonist struggles to keep her professional and personal lives from becoming out of control. Then Vladimir (Woodall) arrives.
Woodall plays the charming young novelist newly hired by the English department, and his presence disrupts the protagonist’s carefully constructed world almost immediately. Their flirtation begins innocently enough — a conversation about literature, a shared drink — but it soon spirals into something far more complicated. Much of the series unfolds inside the protagonist’s head as she narrates directly to the audience, confessing fantasies about Vladimir while attempting to rationalize her husband’s behavior and her own growing obsession.
This type of setup allows the show to blend sharp satire and awkward humor, which allows the show to create a context that highlights the sometimes-challenging faculty issues, the often unclear moral boundaries that exist between faculty members and students, as well as the fact that many of the characters act in ways that have many moral implications. The actors and characters use their respective skill sets to gain greater authority by exploiting the fragile power dynamics within academia.
Rachel Weisz Delivers One of the Year’s Most Compelling Performances
Much of Vladimir works because of Weisz’s performance. She plays the protagonist as both sharply intelligent and quietly unraveling, a woman who believes she understands the world — only to discover that the rules have changed around her.
Generational conflict is an important theme in the series as well, with the older professors rationalizing things for the sake of younger students and the protagonist hearing how things were done in the past compared to the present day. Thus, as expectations within academia have changed, she experiences increasing tension with her previous beliefs.
At the same time, the story never pretends its characters are particularly heroic. In fact, Vladimir seems almost determined to show how self-interested everyone can be. Affairs, academic rivalries, professional jealousy, and quiet manipulations all collide in ways that leave nearly every character morally compromised. That’s part of the appeal, though. Rather than offering easy answers, the series revels in ambiguity — both in its characters and in the events unfolding.
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The ‘Vladimir’ Finale’s Twist Reveals the Story Was Never What It Seemed
From the very first episode, Vladimir hints that something strange is coming. The opening scene shows Vladimir tied to a chair in a remote cabin, confused and barely conscious, before the story rewinds weeks to explain how everything led to that moment. By the time the finale circles back to the cabin, the truth is even more unsettling than viewers might expect.
The protagonist, Weisz’s character, drugs Vladimir and restrains him under the guise of a strange sexual misunderstanding, after convincing him that the two men in their orbit — Vladimir and John — have betrayed each other. Afterward, the relationships between characters fall apart, illustrating that most of what has taken place stems from the protagonist’s desire for power and to provide inspiration. Then the final darkly funny revelation occurs: all of this will eventually be part of the novel that she is trying very hard to write.
After finally fulfilling her fantasy with Vladimir — and the experience turns out to be much less than she had expected — the protagonist learns that the true reward was not in having a romantic experience but rather a creative one. The obsession that had almost caused her to destroy herself in her personal life was actually the catalyst that would bring her creativity back.
The series ends with another moment of unease. A fire breaks out at the cabin; rather than rushing to rescue the men who are trapped, she rushes to save her manuscript. Nobody actually knows whether they survive, leaving the audience to determine how much of the finale is truth and how much is just another part of the larger story. This was a bold way to end things and a perfect way to show what Vladimir was about all along: the ambiguity of the relationship between reality, fantasy, and the stories we tell ourselves.
By the time the credits roll, the show reveals itself as both a biting satire of academic culture and a sly commentary on writers who mine their own lives — and the lives of others — for inspiration. And in that sense, the most shocking twist of all might be how unapologetically the protagonist chooses herself over everything else.
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March 5, 2026
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Netflix
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Julia May Jonas
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Marshals dedicated a memorial for Monica one year after her death, which also served as a ceremony to Yellowstone star Mo Brings Plenty‘s late nephew Cole.
During the Sunday, April 5, episode of the CBS series, Monica (Kelsey Asbille) was honored in a traditional remembrance ceremony on the Broken Rock reservation with son Tate (Brecken Merrill), husband Kayce (Luke Grimes) and grandfather (Rudy Ramos) paying tribute.
Star Arielle Kebbel later revealed that the fictional event was also a real memorial for Cole Brings Plenty, who appeared on Yellowstone spinoff 1923. His uncle, Mo Brings Plenty, currently plays Mo in Marshals.
Kebbel told People that Mo’s attended the event after Cole’s death. In March 2024, a warrant was issued for Cole’s arrest in relation to a domestic violence incident. According to a press release, authorities were called to the scene after reports of a screaming woman, but Cole had fled in his vehicle before they arrived. Mo and his Yellowstone costar Cole Hauser asked for the public’s assistance in finding his nephew.
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Days later, Cole was found dead at age 27. A cause of death was not released. Mo, however, recently questioned how the investigation into Cole’s disappearance — and death — was handled.
“He was my nephew, but he was like a son to me. And for his murder to go uninvestigated, and for it to be written off as ‘no foul play,’ because they didn’t want to invest anything into it? It’s heartbreaking,” Mo claimed in an interview with The Hollywood Reporter in March. “Because we’re taxpaying people as well. So for them to not work for us, no different than how they work for anyone else is pretty sad.”
Mo accused authorities of not putting “much effort into” investigating the circumstances of Cole’s disappearance and subsequent death.
“In fact, they weren’t even really looking for him. They were hunting him,” he told the outlet.“They weren’t searching for him.”
Mo encouraged others to “spread the message” as Cole’s family is “not letting it go.”
“There are a lot of families such as mine that are going through this right now, and we still have a lot of unanswered questions,” he continued. “Because I saw his body, I saw the evidence that is there, that someone caught him. So for them to say that there was nothing, I can’t believe that. I still can’t.”
He added: “It was a hard loss for us because this was an individual who was speaking our language, singing our songs and carrying on our traditions. He was the future for us. We want more and more of our young people to be inspired to pick up who we are from a cultural perspective.”
The Lawrence Police Department publicly addressed Mo’s comments, telling Us Weekly in a statement, “We understand this was a very difficult loss for the family and our condolences go out to them today just as they did at the time. We provided a complete, in-person, presentation of the evidence to the family which included videos, witness statements, and photographs. The family chose not to release the facts. Out of compassion we complied with their wishes.”
The statement continued: “Once the case concluded, the family petitioned the court to seal the autopsy report, medical examiner’s case file, law enforcement case files of the Lawrence, Kansas Police Department and the Johnson County, Kansas Sheriff’s Department, and the Death Certificate of Cole Brings Plenty. A judge signed it. The entire case contains clear evidence that there was no foul play involved in Cole’s death and that Cole acted alone. Any confusion and speculation are a result of the family’s messaging. With the family’s permission, we are willing to release a full report of our investigative efforts and results.”
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5+ Years Later, Kevin Costner’s Western Crime Thriller Finally Redeems Itself on Streaming
While Kevin Costner‘s love for Americana and the Old West precedes that of Taylor Sheridan, the Oscar-winner has found himself playing catch-up to the streaming maven following their fallout. The two worked together on the widely loved neo-Western series Yellowstone, which has spawned several spin-offs and significantly extended Costner’s career as a leading man. However, Costner and Sheridan famously didn’t see eye to eye during the show’s final stages, which eventually led to its abrupt end in 2024. Since then, Costner has devoted himself to producing, directing, and acting in his magnum opus project, a five-film Western franchise titled Horizon: An American Saga. Now viewed as a rival project to Sheridan’s work, the franchise debuted with its first installment in the same year as Yellowstone‘s final season. A second installment has been shot, while the third film is also in development.
Even before he began working on Horizon, however, Costner tried to capitalize on Yellowstone‘s success by targeting its audience with a crime movie that dealt with similar themes. The movie in question was released in 2020, around the time Yellowstone became one of the biggest shows in the country. Directed by Thomas Bezucha, the neo-Western film followed Costner’s character and his wife as they try to protect their grandson from a gang. The movie also featured Diane Lane and Lesley Manville, and was set, like Yellowstone, in Montana.
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Here’s the ‘Yellowstone’ Replacement That’s Doing Well on Netflix
We’re talking about Let Him Go, which grossed $11 million at the box office in 2020 against a reported budget of more than $20 million. The movie received positive reviews and now holds a “Certified Fresh” 85% score on the aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, where the critics’ consensus reads, “Let Him Go‘s uneven blend of adult drama and revenge thriller is smoothed over by strong work from a solid veteran cast.” Despite the feud with Costner bringing Yellowstone to an end, Sheridan has gone on to produce a string of offshoots — the prequels 1883 and 1923, and the sequels Marshals and Dutton Ranch. A third prequel series, tentatively titled 1944, is also in the works. Meanwhile, Let Him Go is staging a resurgence on home video, according to FlixPatrol. It’s currently among the most-watched movies globally on Netflix.
Stay tuned to Collider for more streaming updates.
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November 6, 2020
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114 minutes
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Thomas Bezucha
Daredevil: Born Again is undeniably one of the best superhero shows on Disney+. Fans’ love for the devil of Hell’s Kitchen dates back to his Netflix days, when the streamer was developing a TV universe of Marvel heroes. The slick one-takes, action choreography, grey characters, and Matt Murdock’s (Charlie Cox) mortal dilemma kept the fans glued to their seats. The love for Daredevil (Cox) and admiration for Wilson Fisk (Vincent D’Onofrio) were at their peak in those times.
But times do change; eventually, the series was cancelled by Netflix, and fans appealed to Marvel Studios to save the character, to which the studio finally obliged. The series was planned with 18 episodes and Cox and D’Onofrio returning, but after a creative overhaul, it was set to debut with a 9-episode season featuring almost all of the original cast. The series almost saved the studio, which was creatively challenged at the time, as the movies underperformed and fans’ interest waned. The first season of Daredevil: Born Again wooed the audiences with a healthy dose of nostalgia, character chemistry, and a timely storyline.
Now, the first season of Daredevil: Born Again is available to stream on Hulu for a limited time. The news comes at the heels of a strong start to Born Again season 2, which earned a solid 95 percent Rotten Tomatoes score from the critics and 92 percent from audiences. Sending a show to Hulu isn’t a new thing for Marvel, which has used a similar strategy with Echo, Secret Invasion, and, most recently, with Wonder Man.
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‘Daredevil: Born Again’ Season 2 Is Even Better Than Season 1
The latest installment of Daredevil: Born Again brings us back to New York under Fisk’s strict anti-vigilante laws as Matt, Karen, and others try to protect the weak. It has teased a major role for Bullseye (Wilson Bethel) and a promise of characters like Krysten Ritter’s Jessica Jones, adding a punch to the storyline. Collider’s Therese Lacson called the second season “a far, far better showing than Season 1.” Further noting,
“Despite all of that, it’s hard to deny that when Daredevil: Born Again is good, it’s very good. In the moments when the action hits, the writing is solid, and the performances shine, it’s firing on all cylinders. The problem is consistency, and it doesn’t feel like the Disney+ show has a full grasp on that just yet.”
Check out Daredevil: Born Again Season 1 on Hulu, and Season 2 is streaming on Disney+, and stay tuned to Collider for more updates.
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March 4, 2025
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Disney+
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Dario Scardapane
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Aaron Moorhead, Justin Benson, David Boyd, Jeffrey Nachmanoff
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Jesse Wigutow, Jill Blankenship, Thomas Wong, David Feige, Grainne Godfree
The resurgence of DC Comics in film is, without a doubt, one of the most exciting things to happen in superhero cinema in recent years. With the success of Superman, the upcoming release of Supergirl, and their streaming release of Lanterns, it’s safe to say that James Gunn‘s new DCU is about to take over Hollywood. The future of DC is very bright, with endless possibilities on the horizon.
Something that Marvel Studios has never really invested in, is the concept of intercompany crossovers in film. Now, while the reasoning is very much because of legality and film rights, it’s still fun to dream that there’s a world where intercompany crossovers are more possible than they really are. The Marvel Cinematic Universe has been around for a while, so there are a lot of things established already, but the DCU is brand spankin’ new and, for all the world knows, Gunn could have fun allowing these crossovers to come to fruition.
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The Terminator
The Terminator franchise is one of the oldest, most legendary, and impactful franchises in science fiction cinema. Created by the iconic James Cameron, people absolutely adore this franchise, and its more timely now than ever. With the major significance of artificial intelligence in the modern world, the entire concept feels more resonant than it has ever been, making it the perfect era for the reappearance of The Terminator in film.
Rather than a new film, though, imagine a world in which fans get to see the one and only robot himself cross over with the likes of the DC universe. In the past, the two franchises have come together in the comics through the likes of the four-part series, Superman vs. The Terminator: Death to the Future (1999). Superman (David Corenswet) has already defined himself as the centerpiece of the DCU, so it would only make sense to bring this story to fruition.
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Alien
Another franchise that James Cameron has had a hand in—though, not to mistake anyone, Ridley Scott created the franchise and Cameron only made the iconic sequel—is none other than that of Alien. DC has joined up with the world of Alien multiple times, actually, through their comics titled Superman/Aliens (1995), Batman/Aliens (1997), WildC.A.T.s./Aliens (1998), Green Lantern vs. Aliens (2000), and Superman and Batman vs. Aliens and Predator (2007).
With all of these stories at their disposal (and some having two volumes worth), there are many ways that the DCU could come across the menacing Xenomorphs. A big DCU x Alien crossover could make for a genuinely huge event film unlike anything that superhero cinema has ever seen before. Feels like a no-brainer, doesn’t it?
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Power Rangers
Justice League/Mighty Morphin Power Rangers (2017) was one of the more well-received intercompany crossovers for DC Comics in recent years. People really enjoyed seeing the two legendary teams come together, as the writer, Tom Taylor, did a wonderful job blending the tones of the two series and characters’ traits. Not to mention, artist Stephen Bryne, did something similar via the visuals.
With a new Power Rangers reboot coming, if Disney and Warner Bros. Entertainment could come together, audiences could get an adaptation of Justice League/Mighty Morphin Power Rangers (2017). An event like this could be so much fun, whether it happens on Disney+ (where the reboot will take place), or in theaters (the home of the DCU).
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Kick-Ass
If there’s anything DC is good at, it’s being able to tell both extremely hopeful and lighthearted stories, and dark and gritty ones, as well—Superman and Batman existing side-by-side being perfect examples. You know what franchise does a great job melding both of those together? None other than Kick-Ass.
It’s been many years since Kick-Ass (Aaron Taylor-Johnson) was on the big screen, but what better time than the present to bring him back? (There could also be a world where they reboot the series.) He would make a perfect crossover companion with either Batman or Superman, since he’s brutal and tough, while also being comedic and lighthearted, at times. He could be a parallel, or a contrast, to either character. Regardless, Kick-Ass could be a perfect crossover.
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The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
Cowabunga, dude! There are two sequels to the Batman/Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (2016), which alone proves that it was a great story/idea and, at the very least, sold extremely well. It was so well-received/grossing that it was adapted into a direct-to-DVD animated film, Batman vs. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles.
Batman may not be revealed in the DCU yet (however, he was teased in Creature Commandos), but when he comes around, who’s to say the TMNT can’t get in on the action? There’s an all-new TMNT team recently introduced in cinema—found in Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem—and there’s a decent chance that exact team could simply be adapted to live-action.
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Masters of the Universe
If anyone’s been to the theater as of late, they’ve seen that there’s a brand-new adaptation of He-Man (Nicholas Galitzine) and his fellow Masters of the Universe coming this year in, accurately titled, Masters of the Universe. Now that they’re returning to film—hopefully with a high-grossing outcome—this is genuinely the perfect time to get a crossover. Two newly birthed universes, one crossover, wholly epic.
How fun would it be to see He-Man and Superman team-up and face the likes of Skeletor (Jared Leto) and someone like Lex Luthor (Nicholas Hoult) together? While it may not be the first team-up that people think of when ideating potentials, it surprisingly works very well once one begins to think about it harder.
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Spawn
Spawn is one of the most famous, important, and classic independent comic book characters ever created. Because of this, every comic book company has wanted to get in on the action, crossing their characters over with this dark hero. DC Comics has been the luckiest, having brought together Spawn and Batman three different times—even the WildC.A.T.s. once, too.
This character’s career in cinema has been bumpy, to say the least. Spawn just can’t seem to catch a break, and people are patiently waiting for him to get another go in cinema. So, why not give the world a dark, gritty, and enthralling adaptation of one of his crossovers with Batman? The world would love to see these two on screen together, so make it happen, guys!
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Ben 10
Benjamin Tennyson works in pretty much any team-up scenario. With around 1,000,914 samples of DNA to use to turn into alien heroes, there’s an alien for seemingly every occasion. With how many people theorize about whether Ben could turn Kryptonian or not, it’s hard to deny that this would be an extremely fun crossover—not to mention the plenty of other alien races in the DC universe.The young hero works in space, on Earth—everywhere. He’d make for a perfect team-up with the Justice League, and would add an amazing dynamic to the group. His snarky, immature attitude, mixed with his simultaneous ability to get serious and lock in when needed, allows Ben to fit in anywhere, in any dynamic. Whether it’s 10-year-old Ben (Tara Strong) or teenage Ben (Yuri Lowenthal), this hero makes the perfect battle partner. Not to mention, with an attitude like his, he’d probably get along great with Supergirl (Milly Alcock).
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The Transformers
Fun fact: there was once going to potentially be a “Justice League/Transformers” comic book series, however it was never picked up by either DC Comics or IDW. Originally pitched by Phil Jimenez, this was going to be a crossover that brought both universes together, and even had concept art of Optimus Prime wearing none other than the Green Lantern ring.
The status of the Transformers franchise in film is pretty up in the air at the moment. With no one quite sure whether or not the G.I. Joe crossover movie is happening, and Michael Bay returning to the franchise, it seems like there’s room for some flexibility right now. So the big question is: why don’t they take the canceled comic book story and make it into a movie, making a trillion dollars in the process?
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Sonic the Hedgehog
The most recent massive intercompany crossover to hit DC Comics is none other than their team-up with the fabled Blue Blur himself, Sonic the Hedgehog, and his friends. DC X Sonic the Hedgehog (2025) was so successful that it garnered an upcoming sequel, DC X Sonic the Hedgehog: Metal Legion (2026). With how big the Sonic the Hedgehog movie franchise has become, it may be time to follow up on this comic book with a movie.
Sonic racing The Flash, Superman and Knuckles the Echidna showing off their strength, Shadow the Hedgehog and Batman brooding—all iconic moments that could truly shine on screen, if DC Studios and Paramount locked in. Everyone wants more Sonic and DC, so why not give the world what they want, but in one, single, legendary event film?
It’s been a few months since it was first reported that Solo Leveling would be receiving a film adaptation. The speculation began when it was shared on social media that there were plans to give this South Korean WebToon the movie treatment. Now, there has been a major business update that could bring this anime project to fruition.
Solo Leveling is an anime series that first premiered in 2024 and currently has two seasons. It follows Sung Jinwoo (Aleks Le), an E-Rank hunter who’s seen as the weakest of all of humankind. But despite his lack of power, he still works in this field to help support his sister and his ill mother. After a near-death experience, he’s selected by the System to become a player, which grants him the ability to level up his powers, making him South Korea’s 10th S-Rank Hunter. Since the release of Seasons 1 and 2, the show has been highly praised and won “Anime of the Year” at the 2025 Crunchyroll Anime Awards. And while there’s no word on whether Season 3 will enter production, there’s a chance that a film adaptation could still come to fruition.
In March 2026, Kadokawa issued a press release stating that it and Aniplex had formed ANIMEC, a joint venture between the two companies that embodies their “philosophy of delivering the charm of anime films to fans and contributing to the further development of the industry.” ANIMEC’s purpose is to distribute and promote anime films by working alongside the KADOKAWA Group and Sony Group, both of which are involved in the Solo Leveling anime: KADOKAWA is the Japanese publisher of the series, while the latter owns A-1 Pictures, the studio behind the anime adaptation. According to ScreenRant, ANIMEC has begun attaching itself to upcoming anime projects, such as Rascal Does Not Dream of a Dear Friend, setting the stage for this new venture to play a role in a potential Solo Leveling film release.
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What Could a ‘Solo Leveling’ Film Be About?
According to earlier reports, plans for a Solo Leveling film were made due to the success of Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – The Movie: Infinity Castle and Chainsaw Man – The Movie: Reze Arc. Before these reports, Solo Leveling’s producer, Atsushi Kaneko, had been teasing what’s next for Sung Jinwoo if the anime were to continue, hinting at a personal cost for obtaining his power and that the protagonist’s “emotional and moral integrity will be challenged.” If the film were to follow the current trends in recent anime films, it’s most likely to adapt one or two story arcs. In this case, it would be the “Recruitment Arc,” where Season 2 ended, and the “Ahjin Guild Arc,” where Sung Jinwoo begins to create his own guild after rejecting invitations from established ones. It could also be possible that the “Double Dungeon Arc” could be featured in the film, as Sung Jinwoo returns to the Double Dungeon from Season 1, to learn more about the origins of his powers.
Solo Leveling‘s film adaptation has yet to announce a release date. In the meantime, you can stream Seasons 1 and 2 on Crunchyroll. Follow Collider for more updates.
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2024 – 2025-00-00
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Tokyo MX, Gunma TV, BS11, Tochigi TV
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Tatsuya Sasaki, Toru Hamasaki
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Shigeru Murakoshi, Shingo Irie, Fuka Ishii
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Genta Nakamura
Yoo Jin-ho
The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives star Taylor Frankie Paul is getting real about the last month of her life amid new domestic violence allegations and a custody dispute.
“The last 40 days felt like hell on earth,” the reality TV star, 31, wrote via Instagram on Sunday, April 5, alongside a video montage featuring candid moments from her life away from the cameras. “Through every panic attack I prayed for strength as I could feel my body breaking down and out from the distress of it all.”
Paul then evoked the Christian Jesus on Easter 2026, writing, “HE sent just that in various ways along with so many undeniable signs saying ‘I am with you’ which I can’t wait to share that part.”
“I’ve prayed since I was young and never strayed away because I believe he wants us to ask for help especially during our lowest points,” she continued. “However, instead of just asking I switched over to thanking him at the end of each day no matter how I felt.”
The video montage accompanying Paul’s candid social media caption featured the mom of three hunched over a toilet, showing what appeared to be a stress breakout on her face, Bible passages underlined and highlighted, texts from unnamed individuals sending her messages of support and encouragement and what looked like over-the-counter pain medication.
“He has risen and he is real,” she wrote over the beginning of the video. “I got chills today when I realized it’s been 40 days exactly today in this frantic state.”
Paul’s emotional post comes among a whirlwind of legal issues and reality TV setbacks after ex Dakota Mortensen accused her of domestic violence after an alleged February incident. Mortensen claimed in court documents that Paul “scratched” him and physically assaulted him during the alleged dispute, later claiming there were “two incidents of physical assault” at the hands of Paul.
Us Weekly later confirmed that authorities have opened a second investigation into the former couple, though no charges have been filed at the time of publication.
Paul has denied the allegations against her, alleging that Mortensen has actually been the abusive party. Mortensen, for his part, has denied Paul’s claims. According to documents obtained by Us on March 29, Mortensen was awarded temporary custody of the pair’s 2-year-old son, Ever, and a temporary restraining order against Paul. (Paul also shares son Ocean, 5, and daughter Indy, 8, with her ex-husband, Tate Paul.)
Taylor Frankie Paul is continuing to speak out after her alleged domestic altercation with ex Dakota Mortensen. “Honestly it’s been a heavy time to see the headlines, especially during this time of The Bachelorette being released,” Taylor, 31, said on the Wednesday, March 18, episode of Good Morning America. “It’s supposed to be a really […]
In the wake of the domestic violence allegations and resurfaced video of a previous 2023 domestic incident involving Taylor and Mortensen — in which Taylor was seen physically assaulting and throwing chairs at Mortensen in the presence of her daughter — The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives season 5 filming was paused and Taylor’s scheduled season of The Bachelorette was canceled.
Taylor later returned to social media, sharing behind-the-scenes moments with Ocean and Indy, including a video showing the mom singing in the shower while her daughter sang in front of a bathroom mirror.
“Just keep swimming… with some singing,” Paul wrote via Instagram on Saturday, April 4, alongside the video showing the reality TV star singing in the shower — fully clothed — as her daughter danced along.
Britney Spears appears to be enjoying her time with close friends in the wake of her recent DUI arrest.
“Fun afternoon with some old friends,” songwriter Diane Warren wrote via Instagram on Sunday, April 5, along with a bunny emoji in honor of Easter 2026.
Warren, 69, also shared a selfie featuring friends Spears, 44, and Saturday Night Live alum Molly Shannon, as well as Spears’ manager and longtime friend, Cade Hudson.
The pop star gave the camera the middle finger while posing with her friends and holding what appeared to be a cocktail, though it is unclear if the drink contained any alcohol. The singer wore a black hat, matching black sunglasses, black fingerless gloves, what appeared to be a white scarf and a burnt orange top.
Britney Spears is working on herself following her recent DUI arrest. Us Weekly understands that Spears, 44, has been sober since her DUI arrest, which occurred three weeks ago. The pop star is also attending AA meetings. Us Weekly has reached out to Spears’ rep for comment. Earlier this month, Spears was arrested in Ventura […]
Spears was pulled over on March 4 after California Highway Patrol Ventura Communications Center received a report of a black BMW driving erratically at a high rate of speed on the 101 freeway. After authorities claimed the singer showed signs of impairment, she was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence of a combination of drugs and alcohol and booked into Ventura County Main Jail. The pop star was released three hours later.
Chemical tests are pending and the incident is still under investigation at the time of publication. Spears’ court date is currently scheduled for Monday, May 4.
“This was an unfortunate incident that is completely inexcusable,” Spears’ rep told Us Weekly in a statement following the arrest. “Britney is going to take the right steps and comply with the law, and hopefully this can be the first step in long overdue change that needs to occur in Britney’s life. Hopefully, she can get the help and support she needs during this difficult time.”
The rep added that Spears had plans to spend time with her sons, Preston, 20, and Jayden, 19, whom she shares with ex-husband Kevin Federline, in the wake of her arrest. (Spears and Federline divorced in 2007 after three years of marriage. The singer moved on with Sam Asghari, whom she was married to from 2022 to 2023.)
“Her boys are going to be spending time with her,” the statement continued. “Her loved ones are going to come up with an overdue, needed plan to set her up for success for well-being.”
Britney Spears had been active on social media in the days before she was arrested for driving under the influence. Spears, 44, had uploaded a slew of dance videos in late February and early March, including one on Wednesday, March 4, to a “song representing fragility.” The singer wore a purple bodysuit in Wednesday’s video, […]
Spears was later seen posing alongside Preston in a rare photo on March 29. Preston gave a closed-mouth smile as he wrapped his arm around his mom’s shoulder.
On Friday, April 3, Us exclusively confirmed that Spears’ sons have started going by their mother’s world-famous last name. Preston and Jaydon, however, have not made any legal changes to their monikers.
Hulu is angling for another massively successful year in 2026, and it’s already heading down the right path thanks to the release of Paradise. The dystopian sci-fi thriller was written and created for TV by This Is Us scribe Dan Fogelman, who even recruited his long-time colleague and friend, Sterling K. Brown, for the lead role in the show. The first season of Paradise began as a murder mystery that expands when we learn it’s taking place inside an apocalypse bunker under the ground, but Paradise Season 2 flips the script by showing the world on the outside isn’t what we’ve been led to believe. Paradise just wrapped up earlier this week with a bonkers Season 2 finale that has fans around the world questioning where the show could be heading with Season 3.
The good news: Paradise has already been officially renewed for Season 3, and Dan Fogelman has confirmed that it’s already written with production set to begin soon. Fogelman has also revealed that Paradise Season 3 will be the final season of the show, despite Disney asking him to stretch the story out and do more episodes. Props to any writer who isn’t willing to compromise their story for the sake of trying to produce more episodes for a streamer. It’s now been a few days since the Paradise Season 2 finale began streaming on Hulu, and the numbers are finally in. It’s been revealed that the Paradise Season 2 finale scored a whopping 4.3 million viewers during its first three days on the platform. Hulu made the right call, greenlighting the show for a third season before the conclusion of the second.
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What’s Going To Happen in ‘Paradise’ Season 3?
Plot details about Paradise Season 3 are being kept under wraps for now, but Sterling K. Brown has teased a multiversal conclusion for the show that includes alternate timelines and dimensions. The series has been transitioning towards hard sci-fi since the start of Season 2, but there have been subtle teases since the beginning that the show is much more than a traditional murder mystery. Paradise Season 3 is expected to begin filming soon, which should leave it no trouble returning before the end of 2027.
Check out all episodes of the first two seasons of Paradise on Hulu and stay tuned to Collider for more updates and coverage of the third and final season of the show.
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January 26, 2025
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Hulu
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Dan Fogelman
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Gandja Monteiro
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Jason Wilborn
Of all the different types of horror movies out there, those that focus on demonic possession have proven continually popular over the years. Regardless of whether one believes in the supernatural, the idea of a demonic entity or some kind of spirit entering one’s body is a frightening one. This kind of horror works because losing control of oneself is inherently scary, and when it’s a demon doing the possessing, chances are their reasons for taking control aren’t going to help the person in question.
Demonic possession movies are also notable for being popular throughout the world, with this kind of horror being mixed with various cultures and folklore, which keeps such films interesting and from feeling stale. It also shows that the idea of being possessed is an unsettling one on a global scale, with the following best possession movies—ranked below from worst to best—demonstrating the various ways this kind of supernatural terror has been portrayed in cinema. Possession horror movies and films about exorcisms aren’t going out of style anytime soon, and any time is the perfect time to dive into some of the best ones.
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‘Evil Dead’ (2013)
If you want to read about good possession movies, you’re going to have to get used to seeing the films from the Evil Dead series keep popping up. Most of these are reliably scary and gross (well, Army of the Darkness aside, given that one is pretty much just a comedy), and 2013’s Evil Dead is no exception, with the Fede Álvarez-directed remake (of sorts) being especially grimy and graphic.
The premise here involves a young woman trying to kick a drug habit, which involves spending time in an isolated cabin with friends while going cold turkey. But this is an Evil Dead movie, so the cabin has some horrific stuff inside, and then people start behaving oddly, and then violence ensues. Like, it’s the usual sort of thing, but it gets especially intense and gory here, which makes it stand out, to some extent.
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‘Alucarda’ (1977)
Alucarda is a deeply unstable and bizarre film, but that’s perhaps more of a feature than a bug. It’s about a young girl who goes to live in a convent following the deaths of both her parents, but then when she’s there, weird things keep happening, and the interactions she has with another girl who initially seems to be a friend grow in intensity, in more ways than one.
Eventually, Alucarda explodes into something borderline incomprehensible, but it’s a ride worth taking. It’s an odd and feverish sort of film in ways that feel unique, even among other horror movies that deal with psychological stuff and demonic possession. Even calling it just a demonic possession movie feels like underselling it, given Alucarda—despite its brief runtime—intends to be a good deal more, and arguably pulls it off, by and large.
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‘When Evil Lurks’ (2023)
Though recent, When Evil Lurks already feels like it could be some kind of (minor) modern classic, because it’s at least bold enough to make a mark alongside so many other horror films released in recent years. Mostly, the plot here involves people in a small town reacting to the revelation that there is about to be some kind of demon born in their midst.
Evil does indeed lurk and affect their behavior, with the impending disaster creating a lot of dread that stands out, and is complemented by some more in-your-face horror elements, namely, a fair bit of grisly violence. When Evil Lurks doesn’t reinvent the brand of horror it explores, but it takes on the idea of demonic possession with style and confidence that make it easy to get wrapped up in.
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‘Saint Maud’ (2019)
Saint Maud is a fairly slow film, but it’s slow with a purpose, working as a character study first and then a possession-related horror movie second. That might mean it’s not for everyone, but it’s still worth taking a chance on if you like supernatural horror, since if you give it the chance to get under your skin, it probably will.
Given it’s simple and also pretty short, it’s best not to go into too much depth about the plot of Saint Maud, but broadly, it centers on a young woman working as a carer for an older woman. Gradually, the younger woman unravels, and then things get gradually more horrific and surreal. It’s odd, but it is also effective, and it works well as a stripped-back and psychological sort of horror film.
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‘The Blackcoat’s Daughter’ (2015)
Before he directed one of 2024’s best thrillers (Longlegs), Osgood Perkins made The Blackcoat’s Daughter, which centers on young women in the same manner that so many solid demonic possession movies seem to do. Both are isolated during winter break, and this makes them extra vulnerable to some sort of dangerous spirit that preys on them and ensures that both their lives start to fall apart.
It’s another slow and offbeat sort of horror movie, too, but it’s effectively cold and desolate, using its setting and aesthetics to add immensely to the scare factor already present in such a premise. The Blackcoat’s Daughter ends up doing quite a lot, as a film, with relatively little by way of narrative and scale. It’s intimate, intense, and eerie, and also served as a promising sign of greater things to come for its director.
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‘Evil Dead Rise’ (2023)
While it’s not the best movie to carry the Evil Dead name, Evil Dead Rise is still a good deal better than you’d expect it to be, and an arguable improvement on the other non-Sam Raimi Evil Dead movie from 2013. Rather than a cabin in the woods, Evil Dead Rise mixes things up by taking place largely inside an apartment complex, which proves to be often just as claustrophobic as a cabin would.
There are people getting possessed, jump scares, and some sequences of very gnarly violence and bloodshed; all things you’d expect from an Evil Dead movie that isn’t Army of Darkness. Evil Dead Rise keeps things simple but ultimately satisfies, feeling so familiar and satisfying that it’s the closest a demonic possession movie will probably ever come to being like a warm hug.
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‘Immaculate’ (2024)
Plenty of movies about demonic possession also happen to be movies that deal with religious themes, and Immaculate belongs in such a camp. It’s about possession, and it also deals with religious horror pretty full-on, given it’s mostly set in a convent in Italy, with the main characters being the nuns who live there.
The central character is a newcomer to said convent, and while there, unusual things keep happening to her and around her, eventually suggesting that something fishy is going on within this isolated and seemingly peaceful countryside location. The premise of Immaculate is one that very easily gives way to horror of a particular flavor, meaning it’s hard to praise the film necessarily for being original. Then again, some conventions often get followed when it comes to movies about demonic possession, and at least Immaculate follows such conventions, perhaps not immaculately, but fairly well.
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‘Event Horizon’ (1997)
Demonic possessions alongside religious horror? That can be fairly expected stuff. But a demonic possession movie with a sci-fi spin? That’s something more novel, and a big reason why Event Horizon – despite its flaws – proves so memorable. It’s set in the future and in space, following astronauts as they travel to a ship that went missing several years earlier.
Uncovering what made it disappear leads to some unsettling discoveries, with Event Horizon being at its best when it’s at its most brazen. Some parts are genuinely quite shocking, and there’s a certain creative spark to the whole thing; a thrill in seeing this kind of horror take place in such a setting. Other parts of Event Horizon don’t work quite as well, but it’s an ambitious movie – and a minor cult classic of sorts – where the strengths outweigh the weaknesses.
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‘Constantine’ (2005)
Constantine, like Event Horizon, also earns some points for being a unique take on demonic possession-related horror. This Keanu Reeves-starring movie also works as a fantasy/action flick, and technically counts as a superhero movie of sorts, too, as it follows a man who’s able to travel between Hell and Earth while also having the ability to battle demons.
It’s fairly mild as far as demonic possession movies go, watering things down enough to make it broadly appealing—and only slightly scary—to not alienate those more interested in seeing a Keanu Reeves action movie. Constantine‘s a film that’s become a little more appreciated as time has gone on, being perhaps a little too young to be a full-on cult classic in the traditional sense, but certainly feeling as though it’s on its way to attaining such a label.
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‘Late Night with the Devil’ (2023)
While it wasn’t the first movie to combine a found footage format with demonic possession-related horror, Late Night with the Devil does have enough novelty to its presentation to be a distinctive viewing experience. The premise is nice and simple, being about a late-night talk show that has various guests related to paranormal activities on one night, which eventually leads to genuine terror and possible possessions.
Late Night with the Devil is one of the more exciting and interesting horror movies of the 2020s so far, not hitting it out of the park entirely but taking enough risks that pay off to make it an engaging and memorable watch. It does a great deal with a modest budget and a confined setting, and has an approach that makes it more than worthwhile for anyone who feels a bit burnt out by films about demonic possession and/or the found footage sub-genre.
Lisa Kudrow is opening up about a surprising and somewhat painful chapter from her time on one of television’s biggest shows.
While “Friends” turned its cast into global stars, Kudrow now reveals that her experience behind the scenes didn’t always match the show’s massive success.
In a recent interview, she reflected on feeling overlooked compared to her castmates, sharing how her career trajectory differed and how those early perceptions shaped her journey long after the sitcom ended.
Lisa Kudrow Says She Felt Overlooked During ‘Friends’ Fame
Lisa Kudrow didn’t mince words when describing how she believed she was viewed during the height of “Friends.”
While appearing alongside Jennifer Aniston, Courteney Cox, Matt LeBlanc, Matthew Perry, and David Schwimmer, she felt she stood on the sidelines in terms of attention and opportunities.
‘Nobody cared about me,’ Kudrow told The Independent during an interview, pointing to a perception that followed her even within her own professional circle.
She revealed that parts of her talent agency even referred to her as “the sixth Friend,” suggesting she was seen as less marketable than her co-stars.
As the show exploded in popularity, especially from its second season onward, many of her castmates began landing high-profile film roles.
Kudrow, however, didn’t feel the same doors were opening for her, leaving her questioning her place in the industry despite being part of a cultural phenomenon.
Kudrow Says There Was ‘No Vision’ For Her Career Early On
Despite starring in one of the biggest sitcoms of all time, Lisa Kudrow said she felt there was little belief in her long-term potential.
According to her, the industry didn’t quite know what to do with her.
“There was no vision for me, and no expectations about the kind of career I could have,” she said, adding, “There was just, like, ‘Boy, is she lucky she got on that show.’”
Before gaining traction in film, Kudrow mostly found herself taking on smaller roles. She appeared in low-budget projects like “Clockwatchers” and had supporting parts in films such as “Mother.”
Still, she appreciated the experiences, recalling how meaningful it was to work alongside actors like Parker Posey, Toni Collette, and Albert Brooks.
Her breakthrough moment came with the 1999 comedy “Analyze This,” where she starred alongside Robert De Niro and Billy Crystal.
That role marked a turning point. “That’s when the agents and business people started circling, wanting to put me in romantic comedies and things,” she said.
However, she admitted she didn’t believe that direction suited her, noting she didn’t see herself as “adorable” enough for those roles.
Lisa Kudrow Addresses Contract Negotiation Rumors And Fallout
Kudrow also revisited long-standing rumors about her role in the cast’s historic salary negotiations.
Ahead of season three, the “Friends” cast banded together to demand equal pay, eventually securing massive raises that reached $1 million per episode in later seasons.
However, the 62-year-old said speculation that she led the effort may have backfired professionally.
“I absolutely was not the ringleader,” Kudrow told the outlet, adding, “And that was reported, and it wasn’t true. My team were very angry about that.”
She explained that her agency viewed the rumor as damaging, even though the outcome benefited everyone involved, including the agents themselves.
The narrative, she said, was used almost as a cautionary tale within the industry.
Kudrow admitted she initially thought the situation might reflect positively on her. “But my team were like, ‘No, this is not good! We’re furious that they’re saying this about you,’” she explained.
Kudrow Reflects On Playing Phoebe And Breaking The ‘Ditz’ Label
Beyond industry perceptions, Lisa Kudrow also addressed how her iconic character Phoebe Buffay shaped how audiences saw her.
In another chat with Interview Magazine, the Hollywood star explained that while Phoebe became a fan favorite, the role required significant effort to develop.
“At first, Phoebe was very, very far from me. It took a lot of work to justify the things she would say and do. Not in an irritating way — it was fun,” the actress said.
Over time, however, the character began to influence her personally. “Over the course of 10 years, a little bit of her came into me,” Kudrow continued, explaining that she even explored spirituality to better understand Phoebe’s mindset.
She also pushed back against the idea that she only played “ditzes,” noting how that label reflected outdated thinking.
“In 1994, it was like, ‘I love her. She’s such a ditz.’ And it’s like, yeah, OK, that was what a ditz was to us. Someone who wasn’t toeing the line,’ she said, making it clear she no longer views the character in that light.
Lisa Kudrow Returns To ‘The Comeback’ With A Familiar Storyline
Today, Kudrow is revisiting themes that mirror her own Hollywood journey through her HBO series “The Comeback.”
The show, which she co-created with Michael Patrick King, follows Valerie Cherish, a struggling actress attempting to regain relevance.
The series first aired in 2005, shortly after “Friends” ended, but didn’t return until nearly a decade later in 2014.
Now, it’s back once more for a third and final season, continuing Valerie’s ongoing battle to reclaim her place in the spotlight.
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