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New TV Show Trailer Proves Blade Runner Should Be Lost In Time, Like Tears In The Rain
By Chris Snellgrove
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Blade Runner 2049 was a beautiful, crowd-pleasing return to the bleakly beautiful world created by Ridley Scott in the first film. With solid performances, dazzling visuals, and a mind-bending story, that sequel felt like the end of a very long, very good story. Personally, I felt that the franchise was over and that it went out on a high note. Imagine my surprise, then, to learn that the film was getting a follow-up TV show on Prime Video, complete with Scott executive producing. What will this show be about, I wondered, and will it be a worthy successor to what came before?
Well, good news, bad news, as a new trailer answers one of those questions.
Somehow, Blade Runner Returned
Blade Runner 2099 is a TV show that revolves around two characters. One is Cora (played by Hunter Schafer), a fugitive who hopes she can stop running by impersonating a blade runner. The other is a dying replicant (played by Michelle Yeoh). In this brave new world, humanity lost a war against replicants; those replicants now rule society, forcing humans to become second-class citizens. Now, our two main characters must reluctantly team up to track down a runaway whose secret knowledge could completely unravel a society that has only recently put itself back together.
Don’t expect all of that information in this trailer…at least, not directly. For our first real look at Blade Runner 2099, Prime Video has taken the term “teaser” quite literally, and this trailer is more about dramatic vibes than exposition. As for the vibes, they are decidedly mixed. There are some cool exterior shots of flying cars and giant buildings that look quite beautiful, and a bright, red-drenched sequence where unknown characters are watching a ship launch into the air. That brief, colorful glimpse is momentarily breathtaking. Unfortunately, we are then plunged back into a grim, grimy world that looks oh-so-forgettably generic.
It’s Michelle, Yo!

While the Blade Runner 2099 teaser trailer shows us a hodgepodge medley of action scenes and brooding character scenes (far more of the latter), we get narration from Schafer’s character. She discusses humans losing a war to the replicants and replicants reducing humanity to “nothing.” This is followed by ominous narration from Yeoh’s character about how the “old world” is trying to come back and how “humans want what was taken from them.” Unfortunately, those pesky meatbags haven’t learned what the replicants have been trying to teach them: “It’s our time now.”
Conceptually, the story behind Blade Runner 2099 is interesting. I find myself naturally intrigued about how this world works; like, how does everyone see blade runners now that replicants are running the show? What is the truth that the runaway knows, and how does that truth threaten all of society? Also, why is our human protagonist interested in preserving a status quo where powerful robots treat her like sh*t? Good job, trailer: this teaser filled me with questions that will almost certainly get me to watch the show.
Time To Die, Blade Runner

Aside from my need to answer those questions, though, most of this Blade Runner 2099 teaser trailer is just off-putting. Not telling us anything about the main characters is a mistake; it’s hard for viewers to tell why these characters would ever work together, especially with no mention of teaming up to find the runaway. On a deeper level, the fact that we know nothing about these characters makes it hard to care about what happens to them. Honestly, everything that’s good or interesting about this trailer is swallowed by a gritty aesthetic, one just as dark and boring as Blade Runner 2049 was colorful and compelling.
Everything that’s good is swallowed…or, should I say, lost? Like tears, in the rain? Watching this Blade Runner 2099 trailer, I couldn’t help but think of Roy Batty’s haunting final words. That replicant was worried that his existence wouldn’t matter because everything he did would eventually be forgotten. That’s not really true, of course: others remember him and, in that way, keep him alive. Blade Runner could learn from its own history and realize that it’s enough to live on in the minds of countless fans. Now, the potential failure of this new series may forcibly teach the franchise the same lesson Batty learned the hard way:
When it’s time to die, it’s time to die.
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7 Detective Shows Where Every Episode Is a Masterpiece
The detective show is a TV staple. Each episode shows the main character – whether they be a detective, a private investigator, or a police consultant – using their unique skills to solve a crime. Intense detective dramas see their main crime-solving teams investigating murders and other major crimes, while lighter detective shows lean into the comedy of what it means to try to solve complex cases each week.
There are so many excellent detective shows out there, but it’s especially impressive when detective shows make every episode count. The best detective shows have compelling weekly mysteries, while also taking the time to explore their characters and their respective arcs over the course of the series. These are detective shows where every single episode is a masterpiece.
‘Mare of Easttown’ (2021)
Mare of Easttown is a limited series that follows a small-town detective sergeant named Mare Sheehan (Kate Winslet). Mare has been struggling with debilitating grief since the death of her son, but she’s been trying her best to continue to do her job to the best of her ability. This is especially difficult in the wake of a string of disappearances of young women and girls, which Mare has been unable to solve for a long time.
When a local teenage girl named Erin McMenamin (Cailee Spaeny) is brutally murdered, Mare is at the forefront of the investigation with the help of her new partner, Detective Colin Zabel (Evan Peters). Soon, Mare realizes that there are people in her town with horrifying secrets who will do pretty much anything to keep them covered. Mare of Easttown is riveting from start to finish, and each episode leaves a lasting emotional impact.
‘Wild Cards’ (2024–Present)
Wild Cards is a funny and entertaining procedural that follows the unlikely partnership between a disgraced detective and the con artist who’s been assigned to be his consultant and partner. Cole Ellis (Giacomo Gianniotti) has been stuck working as a water cop since an investigation ended in him being framed for a crime that he did not commit. When his department arrests con artist Max Mitchell (Vanessa Morgan), Max shares her thoughts with Ellis on an unrelated crime.
Quickly, it becomes apparent that Ellis and Max work very well together, and they’re assigned to work as partners on a trial basis. Ellis is very rigid and by-the-book, while Max is carefree and willing to bend the rules to solve crimes. Through working together, they develop a lovely and unlikely partnership and friendship, and she even helps him look into a seemingly impossible-to-solve cold case: the murder of his brother. Wild Cards has the perfect balance of comedy and suspense, and each of its weekly cases is entertaining in its own way.
‘Hannibal’ (2013–2015)
Hannibal is an intense and captivating thriller series that follows Will Graham (Hugh Dancy), a brilliant criminal profiler who consults for the FBI. Will’s unique skill is his ability to put himself in the shoes of the most horrific killers, and in doing so, he’s able to solve cases that even the most seasoned investigators cannot. All the while, Dr. Hannibal Lecter (Mads Mikkelsen) becomes a constant in Will’s life after helping out on several cases, and not even Will knows that Hannibal is secretly a cannibalistic serial killer.
Hannibal‘s main overarching storyline is captivating and very well-written, but each individual episode is also fantastic. Every case has a horrifying twist and a shocking reveal, and it is impossible to look away once Will starts putting the pieces together. Hannibal is one of the more suspenseful and gripping detective shows, and each of its cases feels very high-stakes and urgent.
‘Brooklyn Nine-Nine’ (2013–2021)
Amongst the crime procedurals and gritty dramas lies Brooklyn Nine-Nine, a rare detective sitcom. The series follows Detective Jake Peralta (Andy Samberg), a naturally skilled detective who lacks impulse control and doesn’t care for the rules. When a strict new captain, Captain Raymond Holt (Andre Braugher), takes over at Jake’s precinct, the two initially butt heads. Soon, though, Jake grows to trust Holt’s guidance, and they both start to learn from each other.
Brooklyn Nine-Nine is laugh-out-out funny, and it takes full advantage of its long seasons. It has some of the most memorable and hilarious episodes of any detective show ever, with its annual Halloween heists, recurring cameos from beloved side characters, and clever concept episodes. The series is excellent from start to finish, and it also has some very clever plot twists and killer reveals.
‘Ultraviolet’ (1998)
Ultraviolet is a stunning, dark crime drama with a supernatural twist. The six-episode miniseries follows Michael Colefield (Jack Davenport), a detective sergeant who’s committed to following the rules. The night before the wedding of Michael’s best friend and partner, Jack (Stephen Moyer), a police informant (Ronnie Letham) tries to urgently get in touch with Jack, and is then shot and killed. Michael soon learns that Jack has become a vampire (although the word is never used in the show), and he’s working with a larger group of vampires to try to take over the world.
After this life-changing event, Michael is recruited to work for a secret government organization called Section 5. The organization is made up of a Gulf War veteran (Idris Elba), a doctor and scientist (Susannah Harker), and a priest (Philip Quast). Section 5’s sole purpose is to hunt down and kill all vampires, and each episode, they solve a different vampire-related crime. Each episode of Ultraviolet is an absolute masterpiece, and the series expertly maintains its crime-solving structure while also leaning into its horror side.
‘Psych’ (2006–2014)
Psych is a crime comedy procedural that follows Shawn Spencer (James Roday Rodriguez), a hyper-observant man with a photographic memory. What Shawn lacks in ambition, he makes up for in natural talent. He uses his detective skills to call in tips to the police, but when he’s accused of a crime, he pretends to be a psychic to explain his prior knowledge. From there, Shawn opens a whole business around this lie, and he regularly consults for the police alongside his best friend, Gus (Dulé Hill).
Every episode of Psych is brilliantly crafted and absolutely hilarious. Each episode, Shawn solves the weekly crime (usually a murder), and then he has to go back and pretend that the answers are coming to him in real time. Psych‘s individual cases in each episode are clever and have excellent twists. Best of all, it’s absolutely hilarious to see the lengths that Shawn goes to in order to pretend that he has psychic powers.
‘Pushing Daisies’ (2007–2009)
Another phenomenal Bryan Fuller detective series is Pushing Daisies, a fairytale-procedural hybrid that follows Ned (Lee Pace), a piemaker who can wake the dead with a single touch. Ned’s power and their its rules have only caused problems for him in the past, so he keeps them hidden and generally isolates himself. Still, he uses his power to help Private Investigator Emerson Cod (Chi McBride) solve murder cases by briefly waking the dead and asking them who killed them. When Emerson’s latest case is the investigation into the murder of Ned’s estranged childhood sweetheart, Chuck (Anna Friel), Ned finds himself unable to bring himself to send her back to being dead.
Every single episode of Pushing Daisies is an absolute masterpiece. In each one, Emerson, Ned, and Chuck solve an outlandish and over-the-top murder. The cases are always very strange and funny, and they ultimately culminate in surprising twists. Alongside the weekly cases, though, are beautiful moments of development for the characters. Ned and Chuck quickly fall back in love, even though they can never touch, or she will die again. Ned is also keeping a major secret from her that could ruin everything if she ever found out.
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LeBron James Announces Which NBA Team He’s Chosen
LeBron James is about to be spending a lot more time in Philly! The NBA star announced he’s joining the Philadelphia 76ers, and he broke the internet in the process.
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LeBron James Chooses Philly
Fans have anticipated James’ decision for many weeks, but the wait is over. On Friday, July 24, James shared a post on X announcing he will play with the Philadelphia 76ers.
James noted he’d thought he was done playing in the NBA after last season.
“I thought I was done when the season ended,” James wrote, “I wasn’t ready to announce it, and I knew I needed some time to really decide, but I was pretty sure I played my last game. I was honest at that last press conference when I said I needed to look at myself and [decide] if I still love this game. I still truly love this game, and I have more to give.”
Above all, he says he wants to win another championship and is not motivated by money. Additionally, he noted that he wasn’t motivated by family either.
“I believe I can help make the Philadelphia 76ers a championship team and I am so excited to energize a new fan base and start this incredible journey one last time. Thank you LA. Miami I’ll forever love and Northeast Ohio will always home!” he concluded.
Roomies React To James Playing For Philly
After James announced his decision, the post was viewed more than 8 million times as fans reacted to the news. The Shade Room shared the news as well, and Roomies quickly left remarks in the comment section.
User @ovelytetee predicted Philadelphia is going to benefit from the choice. “Philly about to have the best run since AI 😂.”
@shelovecj added, “If they stay healthy, this is an automatic trip to the finals.”
User @helovecj noted, “One more ring before he retires!”
@naijaboi_thentrepreneur joked, “Dear Philadelphia YN’s please behave yourself while Mr James is around!”
@lilduke79th joked, “Cleveland fan just fell to his knees in Walmart.”
User @_suckafreesi joked, “The stakes are high and I ain’t talkin Phillycheese!! 👑.”
Sixers fans also weighed in. @thebalancedcrownllc wrote, “Let’s gooooooo! @lebron you’re going to LOVE us Philly Fans!!!!! No other place like it.”
@dhatboi_nes added, “Bron wants that ring. Good for him cause he ain’t got shii left to prove #Goat.”
LeBron Signed A Two-Year Contract
According to ESPN, James signed an $8 million two-year contract with the team. He earned close to $53 million last season with the Los Angeles Lakers.
Furthermore, his agent, Rich Paul, said that practicing “basketball happiness” fueled his decision to leave the Lakers after eight seasons. James also played with the Miami Heat and the Cleveland Cavaliers
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Teen D4vd Is Accused of Murdering Was Pregnant, Had Abortion
Text messages between D4vd and Celeste Rivas Hernandez, the 14-year-old he is accused of murdering, show the teenager had been pregnant and had an abortion a year prior to her death.
The text exchanges between D4vd (whose legal name is David Anthony Burke) and Rivas Hernandez took place in 2024, the year before her body was found in an impounded Tesla registered to the singer in September 2025. According to multiple media reports, the texts were shown on Friday, July 24 during a court hearing for a judge to determine if the singer, 21, should go on trial for her death.
“What [if] the first abortion didn’t work?” read a text from Rivas Hernandez to D4vd in June 2024. (Rivas Hernandez was 13 at the time, while D4vd was 19.)
In earlier text messages sent in January 2024 and heard in court on Friday, D4vd apologized to Rivas Hernandez for “putting her through this.”
In response, Rivas Hernandez texted back, “It’s okay. Neither of us are capable of watching and taking care of the baby. it’s for the best, no?”
The text messages also reveal D4vd asked to confirm he is the father. A text read, “Also my mother always told me to ask this question if I was ever in this situation … it is mine right?”
According to testimony from a detective, Rivas Hernandez replied, “Of course it’s yours David.”
Another text sent by D4vd to Rivas Hernandez in June 2024 and heard in court on Friday read, “Let’s let this abortion be the last one til we have the real one…”

D4vd. (Photo by Antoine Flament/Getty Images)
Prosecutors are seeking to prove D4vd sexually abused Rivas Hernandez as a minor then killed her when she threatened to reveal the abuse and destroy his career.
D4vd has pleaded not guilty to murder, sexual abuse of a child and mutilation of a body, and his lawyers insist that he is innocent.
The preliminary hearing in D4vd’s murder case began on Tuesday, July 21. Once the hearing concludes, a judge will determine if prosecutors presented enough evidence for the case to move forward to trial.
D4vd was arrested in April, which was seven months after Rivas Hernandez’s dismembered body was found inside the front trunk of a vehicle at a Los Angeles tow yard on September 8, 2025.
“Detectives from Los Angeles Police Department, Robbery-Homicide Division have arrested David Burke, a 21-year-old resident of Los Angeles, for the murder of Celeste Rivas. Burke is being held without bail,” the LAPD said in a statement at the time of D4vd’s arrest. “The case will be presented to the District Attorney’s office on Monday for filing consideration.”
Following his arrest, D4vd’s attorneys Blair Berk, Marilyn Bednarski and Regina Peter addressed the situation while issuing a statement to TMZ.
“Let us be clear — the actual evidence in this case will show that David Burke did not murder Celeste Rivas Hernandez and he was not the cause of her death,” the statement read. “There has been no indictment returned by any grand jury in this case and no criminal complaint filed.”
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Tate Reeves Blasts Ben Crump, Al Sharpton
Mississippi Governor Tate Reeves has reportedly issued a statement, saying attorney Ben Crump and Reverend Al Sharpton are “stoking division” and are to blame for the threats amid the investigation into Nolan Xavier Wells‘ death.
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Mississippi Governor Tate Reeves Says Ben Crump & Rev. Al Sharpton Are “Stoking Division” Amid Nolan Xavier Wells Investigation
According to Fox News, Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves shared a statement with the platform. In it, he stated that “Ben Crump and Al Sharpton are to blame for the threats.” This, amid the investigation into Wells’ passing.
“They are stoking division for personal gain,” he reportedly added. “It’s sad to see, but not unexpected. This is how they’ve built their careers. Jackson County law enforcement, the Mississippi Department of Public Safety, and the State Medical Examiner are conducting a thorough investigation. I’m confident they will follow the facts of the case, wherever that leads them. The state’s top prosecutor is also drawing a hard line.”
Per the outlet, his statement arrived amid one from Mississippi Attorney General Lynn Fitch.
“I am proud of the professionalism with which our law enforcement, district attorney, and other local leaders are approaching this tragic case. During an open investigation, it is vital to the cause of justice that everyone respect the integrity of the process. Efforts to intimidate, disrupt, or interfere with the work of our law enforcement and prosecutors and threats to their well-being will be taken seriously, and we will hold those who make them accountable. A bright young life has been lost, and we extend our prayers to his family,” Fitch reportedly asserted.
More On The Alleged Threats
According to the outlet, the “threats” mentioned by the Governor have been detailed by Mississippi Department of Public Safety Commissioner Sean Tindell. Per Tindell, threats are now being made against Mississippi officials. As The Shade Room previously reported, earlier this month, death threats were allegedly sent to the family of Warren Hudson. This, while Christine Wonsley, Nolan Wells’ mom, had taken to social media to share hate mail she also received.
Per Tindell, those involved in sending threats are “committing a criminal act,” which will “be taken very, very seriously.” Additionally, he believes “false information” disseminated about the case has sparked “rage and emotion.”
“I can tell you, the FBI has reached out. They’re working in any capacity. They’ve offered a hand, in this case, to do anything that’s needed from their end. But they’re also taking a serious look at some of these threats that have come across, to public officials, to witnesses to the family, to anybody involved in this case.I can confirm that we have had threats made against DPS employees, and those threats are being actively investigated. Some potential witnesses and their families have also received threats, and those are being investigated as well,” he reportedly added.
What Happens Next In Nolan Xavier Wells’ investigation?
As The Shade Room previously reported, earlier this week, Ben Crump publicly shared the preliminary findings. This, of the independent autopsy conducted on Nolan Wells’ body. However, his cause of death and manner of death remained undetermined. This, pending further investigation.
Nonetheless, Crump revealed that Wells apparently sustained red discoloration to the back of his head. Additionally, his throat was reportedly kept for further review by the official who conducted an initial autopsy on his body for the state of Mississippi. Meanwhile, the District Attorney Angel Myers McIlrath stated that Wells’ state autopsy will remain sealed until the investigation is presented to a grand jury.
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6 Best Fantasy Shows of 2026 (So Far), Ranked
Fantasy TV has been having a great run in 2026. The genre just keeps getting bigger, but more importantly, it’s becoming far more creative. Today’s fantasy shows are experimenting with new settings, diverse perspectives, and character-driven stories instead of relying on grand magical battles and action to drive the plot forward.
That’s exactly what has made this year’s lineup so exciting. Each of the shows on this list approaches fantasy from a completely different angle, which proves just how flexible the genre has become. That said, here are the six best fantasy shows of 2026 so far, ranked.
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‘A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms’ (2026–Present)
The biggest surprise about A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms is that it doesn’t try to be the next Game of Thrones. Instead of featuring another sprawling war between great houses in George R.R. Martin’s universe, the series tells a far more personal story set nearly a century before the original. The spin-off follows inexperienced hedge knight Ser Duncan the Tall, better known as Dunk (Peter Claffey), who unexpectedly takes on a young squire named Egg (Dexter Sol Ansell). What Dunk doesn’t realize is that Egg is actually Prince Aegon Targaryen, a royal heir traveling the Seven Kingdoms in secret.
The audience watches this unlikely duo as they journey across Westeros and become entangled in local disputes, knightly tournaments, political rivalries, and conflicts that shape the very future of the realm. A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms stands out in how refreshingly intimate it feels. Instead of chasing the scale of Game of Thrones or House of the Dragon, the series focuses on the ordinary people living in Westeros. This smaller scope gives the characters far more room to breathe and for the audience to see what it truly means to be a knight. The fantasy adventure series feels warm while also unfolding with the moral complexity that Martin’s world is known for, and is easily one of the best fantasy series on air right now.
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‘Star Wars: Maul – Shadow Lord’ (2026–Present)
Star Wars: Maul – Shadow Lord finally gives one of the franchise’s greatest villains the story he deserves. The animated series takes place after the fall of Mandalore and the events of Star Wars: The Clone Wars. It follows Maul (Sam Witwer) as he attempts to rebuild his shattered criminal syndicate on Janix, a planet that remains largely beyond the Empire’s control. However, his plans change when he crosses paths with young Jedi Padawan Devon Izara (Gideon Adlon), who survived the collapse of the Order. Maul sees Devon as both a weapon and a possible apprentice and pulls her into an increasingly dangerous underworld filled with crime bosses and powerful Imperial forces.
On the other hand, investigator Brander Lawson (Wagner Moura) begins closing in on the violence surrounding them, which turns Maul’s return to power into a galactic crime thriller rather than a traditional Jedi adventure. Now, the series never tried to redeem Maul. He may be the protagonist, but he is still manipulative and desperate to reclaim the power Darth Sidious took from him. That’s what makes his dynamic with Devon so unsettling. Aside from all that, the series’ noir-inspired criminal underworld creates a side of Star Wars that feels darker and more morally ambiguous than anything else in the entire franchise.
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‘The Vampire Lestat’ (2022–Present)
The Vampire Lestat is a direct continuation — and official rebranding — of AMC’s critically acclaimed Interview with the Vampire. The soft reboot shifts the spotlight away from Louis (Jacob Anderson) and places the infamous Lestat de Lioncourt (Sam Reid) at the center of the narrative. The story begins with Lestat being furious over how the events of his life have been portrayed. He decides to tell his own version of the story by reinventing himself as the world’s first vampire rock star as he embarks on a global tour. The series then flashes back through centuries of his life to explore his origins in 18th-century France, his transformation into a vampire, and the relationships that shaped him into one of fantasy’s most fascinating antiheroes.
Meanwhile, familiar faces including Louis, Armand (Assad Zaman), and Daniel Molloy (Eric Bogosian) obviously remain deeply entangled in Lestat’s life as he deals with ancient enemies and great supernatural forces. This premise completely transforms the perspective of the story. Interview with the Vampire examined immortality through Louis’ guilt and regret, but The Vampire Lestat embraces its protagonist’s theatrics and deeply unreliable narration. The fantasy drama feels gothic, glamorous, and emotionally volatile all at once. Instead of treating vampirism as a curse alone, the series explores themes of obsession and identity and, in doing so, successfully reinvents one of TV’s best TV dramas without taking away what made it special in the first place.
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‘Daemons of the Shadow Realm’ (2026–Present)
Daemons of the Shadow Realm features Hiromu Arakawa’s fantasy worldbuilding at its best after Fullmetal Alchemist. The anime is set in a secluded mountain village frozen in time, and the series follows young hunter Yuru (Kensho Ono), whose life comes crashing down when armed outsiders attack his home. During the assault, Yuru learns that everything he has ever believed about his village, his imprisoned twin sister Asa (Yume Miyamoto), and even his own identity has been a carefully constructed lie. Soon after, he is forced into the modern world alongside the mysterious outsider Dera (Yuichi Nakamura), where he discovers that he and Asa were born with the rare ability to command supernatural beings known as Daemons.
What immediately separates Daemons of the Shadow Realm from most fantasy anime is how effortlessly it blends ancient mythology with modern society. One moment, the story feels like a secluded folklore mystery, and the next it’s introducing helicopters, secret organizations, and supernatural creatures into the same narrative without ever feeling disjointed. This constant collision between old and new keeps the world endlessly unpredictable, while Arakawa’s trademark character-focused writing ensures the emotional stakes remain just as compelling as the action. Daemons of the Shadow Realm builds its mystery piece by piece, and is exactly the kind of ambitious fantasy that has made Hiromu Arakawa one of the genre’s most celebrated storytellers.
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‘House of the Dragon’ Season 3 (2022–Present)
House of the Dragon Season 3 premiered on April 21, 2026, after a two-year wait and wasted no time delivering the full-scale Targaryen civil war that Seasons 1 and 2 had been building toward. The series, set nearly two centuries before Game of Thrones, chronicles the Dance of the Dragons, a brutal succession conflict that takes place after the death of King Viserys I Targaryen (Paddy Considine). The story follows his daughter, Queen Rhaenyra Targaryen (Emma D’Arcy), and her half-brother, King Aegon II Targaryen (Tom Glynn-Carney), as they both claim the Iron Throne. Season 3 picks up immediately after the devastating events of Season 2, with Daemon Targaryen (Matt Smith), Alicent Hightower (Olivia Cooke), Aemond Targaryen (Ewan Mitchell), Corlys Velaryon (Steve Toussaint), and the rest of Westeros forced to choose sides, while dragon battles, shifting alliances, and betrayals push the Seven Kingdoms toward complete ruin.
House of the Dragon is yet another ambitious installment in the Game of Thrones universe, but aside from the spectacle, the show actually explores the devastating cost of power. House of the Dragon Season 3 raises the narrative’s emotional stakes by refusing to paint anyone as merely black or white. The eight-episode season is set to conclude on August 9, 2026, but not before bringing several of the Dance’s defining conflicts to the screen.
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‘One Piece’ Season 2 (2023–Present)
Netflix’s live-action One Piece faithfully adapts one of the most beloved manga series of all time, a feat that many deemed impossible to achieve. One Piece Season 2, titled Into the Grand Line, premiered on March 10, 2026, and expands the Straw Hat Pirates’ adventure far beyond the East Blue. The series follows Monkey D. Luffy (Iñaki Godoy), Roronoa Zoro (Mackenyu), Nami (Emily Rudd), Usopp (Jacob Romero), and Sanji (Taz Skylar) as they finally set sail for the legendary Grand Line, where the dangers are far greater than anything they’ve faced before. The crew travels through Loguetown, Reverse Mountain, Whisky Peak, Little Garden, and Drum Island and encounters ruthless members of the secret criminal organization Baroque Works, powerful new allies including Princess Vivi (Charithra Chandran), and the fan-favorite reindeer doctor Tony Tony Chopper (Mikaela Hoover).
Every stop brings Luffy one step closer to becoming King of the Pirates while revealing just how unpredictable the world beyond East Blue truly is. Instead of simply trying to recreate the manga panel for panel, the series adapts it with a clear understanding of what made Eiichiro Oda‘s story resonate with millions of readers in the first place. Every island feels like the beginning of a completely new adventure, with its own culture and mythology. The bond between the Straw Hats remains at the heart of it all and grounds the show’s wildest fantasy elements. One Piece Season 2 ends with the conclusion of the Drum Island Arc, and Netflix has officially greenlit and wrapped production on One Piece Season 3, titled The Battle of Alabasta.
One Piece
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August 31, 2023
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Netflix
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Matt Owens, Steven Maeda, Joe Tracz
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Tim Southam, Marc Jobst, Josef Kubota Wladyka
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90 Day Fiance’s Kenny Says Hannah Is Back in Hospital
90 Day Fiancé’s Kenny Niedermeier has revealed his stepdaughter Hannah’s health condition has taken a turn for the worse.
Updating fans via his Instagram Story on Friday, July 24, Kenny, 63, shared that Hannah, 13, is back in hospital after she was previously released.
“Unfortunately Hannah was admitted into the ER earlier today with some worsening of her physical symptoms,” Kenny wrote. “The doctors have been running test[s] and scans and will know more soon. Hannah is in good spirits.”
Kenny thanked well wishers for their support as he shared the latest on her condition.
“We know many of you care about Hannah and her progress and you deserve an update. Thank you all very much,” he concluded.
The post comes after Hannah’s father, Armando Niedermeier-Rubio, 37, shared news of her hospital release on Monday, July 20.
“My heart is so full to let you guys know that Hannah has been released from the hospital,” Armando revealed in a video shared via Instagram.“Which is the best news we could have right now.”

Kenny added in the video that the pair were “over the moon” that they could all go home together after the experience. He described Hannah as being “happy to be leaving the hospital.”
Kenny has been by Hannah’s side throughout her health ordeal after she was rushed to the United States for urgent medical treatment from her home in Mexico. Doctors determined that Hannah had a blood bleed in her brain.
Armando initially had issues getting permission to enter the United States but was eventually reunited with his daughter.
Armando revealed via Instagram on July 14, that Hannah’s condition had rapidly deteriorated before she was hospitalized.
The TLC reality star detailed the moment he noticed his daughter’s face was “droopy — half of her face — and her lips and stuff.”
“Half of her body had no strength. So [I] immediately took her to the doctor,” he shared via the emotional post last week. “When we got to the doctor, they did tell us her levels were normal in the sense of no high blood pressure. Which was strange to the doctor because she said usually with stuff like this, she knew with the symptoms that it was something with the brain, but it was strange given her age and also the fact that she didn’t have high blood pressure, which would be a huge symptom for that.”
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Big Bang Theory Stuart Spinoff Won’t Address Georgie, Mandy
The Big Bang Theory‘s newest spinoff, Stuart Fails to Save the Universe, doesn’t have any rules, but there is one story it won’t explore — a crossover with Georgie & Mandy’s First Marriage.
“[There will be] no East Texas in this show,” creator Chuck Lorre exclusively told Us. “No, I don’t think so. Let them exist in their own worlds.”
Lorre noted that he didn’t see how the two shows could interact. “Lots of stuff gets pitched before we decide what to do,” he added. “So you never know.”
Creator Bill Pardy, meanwhile, suggested a way to make it happen, saying, “We do some time travel.”
Stuart Fails to Save the Universe, which airs Thursdays, follows Stuart Bloom as he is faced with the daunting task of “restoring reality after he breaks a device built by Sheldon and Leonard, accidentally bringing about a multiverse Armageddon,” according to the official synopsis.
Stuart “is aided in this quest by his girlfriend Denise, geologist friend Bert and quantum physicist/all-around pain in the ass Barry Kripke. Along the way, they meet alternate-universe versions of characters we’ve come to know and love from The Big Bang Theory. As the title implies, things don’t go well.”

Stuart (Kevin Sussman) was originally introduced on The Big Bang Theory, which aired on CBS from 2007 to 2019. The show starred Jim Parsons, Kaley Cuoco, Johnny Galecki, Simon Helberg, Kunal Nayyar, Mayim Bialik and Melissa Rauch as a group of best friend scientists and their — sometimes polar opposite — significant others.
The Big Bang Theory spawned a prequel series, Young Sheldon, which focused on Parsons’ original character Sheldon’s life as a child prodigy (Iain Armitage).
Viewers then met Sheldon’s brother, Georgie (Montana Jordan), which paved the way for his love story with Mandy (Emily Osment) to inspire another spinoff, Georgie & Mandy’s First Marriage.
Stuart Fails to Save the Universe, meanwhile, is led by Sussman, Brian Posehn, John Ross Bowie and Lauren Lapkus.
“For me, Stuart came back to me pretty quickly,” Sussman told Us. “Because the original Stuart was sadly not too different than me. So it was pretty much the same.”
He continued: “Stuart has never really been a character where I’ve thought, ‘OK, who is this guy?’ It’s always just been about, ‘What are these circumstances now?’ So less about who I am and more about how do I navigate all this craziness that’s happening?”
New episodes of Stuart Fails to Save the Universe air Thursdays on HBO Max.
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D4vd & Celeste Rivas Hernandez Texts Reveal Pregnancy Claims
D4vd is back in the headlines as his preliminary hearing continues in the case involving Celeste Rivas Hernandez’s death. A new testimony is shedding light on their alleged relationship. Officials also revealed text messages showing the two discussed pregnancy and abortion before her death.
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Alleged Text Messages Reveal New Details About D4vd & Celeste Rivas Hernandez
During D4vd’s hearing on July 24, prosecutors reviewed January 2024 text messages exchanged between him and Celeste Rivas Hernandez. The messages reportedly showed the singer apologizing to Hernandez for “putting her through this” before Hernandez replied, “it’s okay.” Celeste then added, “neither of us are capable of watching and taking care of the baby. It’s for the best no?” D4vd allegedly apologized again before asking whether the pregnancy involved him, to which Celeste replied, “of course its yours.”
Prosecutors Argue David & Celeste’s History Fueled The Alleged Murder
Furthermore, prosecutors detailed D4vd and Hernandez’s alleged relationship and presented graphic sexual images they said showed the two together. Authorities reportedly found the images on the musician’s iPhone after searching his home in September 2025. Prosecutors allege D4vd had a sexual relationship with Hernandez when she was 13 and he was 18. They argue that their history played a role in her death after she threatened to expose their relationship.
D4vd Maintains His Innocence As Case Moves Forward
Investigators launched their case against D4vd in September 2025 after Los Angeles police found human remains in a Tesla registered to him at a Hollywood tow yard. Officers responded to reports of a foul odor coming from the impounded vehicle and later identified the victim as Celeste Rivas Hernandez, who had been missing since April 2024.
Then in April 2026 D4vd was arrested in Hollywood, California. Authorities charged him with lewd and lascivious acts involving a person under 14 years old, mutilation of a human body, and first-degree murder in Celeste Rivas Hernandez’s death. Prosecutors also added special-circumstance allegations, claiming he acted with financial motives, waited to commit the crime, and killed a witness tied to an investigation. Despite the allegations, he pleaded not guilty to Hernandez’s murder in April of this year.
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Taylor Frankie Paul Defends Online Posts Amid Legal Issues
Taylor Frankie Paul is insisting there’s no reason she should stop posting on social media amid her ongoing legal issues.
In an Instagram post shared on Friday, July 24, the Secret Lives of Mormon Wives star, 32, clapped back at criticism.
The post featured a green screen background of a city on fire while Taylor fixed her hair.
“My life plus people outraged I’m still online,” one piece of text overlaying the clip read. She then added, “Me: how I do my claw clip.”
To accompany the video, Taylor used audio from an unknown user’s social media video, where the poster was critical of the reality TV star.
“Who is still rocking with Taylor Frankie Paul? And are they just scared of her?” the voice said. “Because I would be. I’m afraid of just posting this video that she’s going to come in my comments.”
Referencing the audio in the post’s caption, Taylor wrote, “Not sure what there is to be scared of.. [All] I do is cry and I’m just trying to live life through crisis with my hair tips.”
Taylo also shared a post via her Instagram Story later on Friday that detailed her “highlights this week.” According to Paul, these included, “trauma therapy,” “PCIT therapy,” “call with my coach” and “kisses” from her children.
The axed Bachelorette is facing ongoing custody battles with her exes Tate Paul and Dakota Mortensen. (The reality star shares kids Indy, 8, and Ocean, 6, with Tate and son Ever, 2, with Mortensen.)
Earlier this week, Taylor reflected on dealing with “haters” as she grappled with controversy.
Posting via her Instagram Story on Tuesday, July 21, Taylor claimed “hate is a sign of growth. If you don’t have haters, you’re not doing s***. The more support and growth that builds, unfortunately, so does the noise.”
Taylor added that she’s “learned over time their hate, opinions, projections, judgments, assumptions are none of my business.”
She concluded, “That’s for them to figure out. It can get heavy at times. You’ve shown me grace through scrutiny, so remember to allow that for yourself too. I got you. He’s got you. Now go cry … it always helps. I’ll be doing the same.”
After taking a plea deal in a 2023 domestic violence case, Taylor was involved in a separate altercation with Mortensen that was investigated by Utah’s Draper City Police Department in February. Both parties publicly denied each other’s domestic violence allegations. (Amid the investigation, Taylor’s season of The Bachelorette was pulled from ABC’s spring schedule.)
The Salt Lake County District Attorney’s Office later declined to file criminal charges against Taylor in April.
Mortensen was then awarded temporary custody of Ever, with Taylor restricted to eight-hour weekly supervised visitation. A judge subsequently signed orders of protection for Mortensen and Taylor, requiring them to stay 100 feet apart for a period of three years. (Their custody agreement was changed earlier this month to allow Taylor more unsupervised time with Ever, while Mortensen was given longer weekends.)
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