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This article contains mention of sexual assault and violence. The MagiciansTV show is one of the best television adaptations of a fantasy book series. For the most part, I’ve always been a fan of the changes the show has made to the original story.When the show deviates from the novels and adds new elements, they almost always serve a purpose,increasing my enjoyment of the narrative and helping me learn more about the characters' motivations....

Thefantasygenre is one of the biggest in speculative fiction, and with so many fantasy series to choose from, it can be hard to find one where every book is a guaranteed satisfying read from start to finish. More often than not, many popular fantasy book series will have one novel that is widely considered to be better than the others — oftentimes referred to assecond-book syndrome for trilogies or quartets. This can be frustrating for many readers, as a series may start off promising, only to fail to meet expectations in its latter novels....

One of anime’s most beloved romance series,Toradora!, has officially been removed from Crunchyroll. The platform, known for its extensive library of classic and contemporary anime, surprised fans by quietly dropping the show overnight. For years,Toradora!has been a staple on Crunchyroll, giving viewers a heartfelt love story that strikes a perfect balance between humor, drama, and genuine emotional growth. Why Toradora! Meant So Much to Fans Toradora! is a Fan Favorite Romance Anime and For Good Reasons Part ofToradora!...

BothJason Stathamand Adam Sandler starred in remakes of the same classic sports comedy, just four years apart from one another. While Adam Sandler is well-known for his comedy, Jason Statham isn’t. Statham has had humorous moments in his movies, but he’s much more famous for his action films.Jason Statham has played plenty of great action heroes, from Deckard Shaw in theFast & Furiousfranchise to Lee Christmas in theExpendablesfranchise, and many more....

Jessica Alba has spoken out about potentially returning as Susan Storm in theMCUafter seeing Chris Evans' Johnny Storm cameo inDeadpool & Wolverine. Jessica Alba and Chris Evans starred together in 2005’sFantastic Fourand its sequel as Susan and Johnny Storm, respectively. Of themanyDeadpool & Wolverinecameos, Chris Evans' Johnny Storm was easily one of the most memorable, thanks in no small part to his post-credits, expletive-laden diatribe. This scene did, however, come after Johnny Storm’s unceremonious death at the hands of Cassandra Nova, ostensibly drawing a line beneath the character’s future MCU prospects....

When posed with the question as to who the best action star in recent times is, many people would sayKeanu Reeves. He is so well-known for his high-octane antics, that many forget just how great of a sense of humor he has. He never takes himself too seriously, which is evident in many interviews, and it’s this self-deprecating attitude that lends itself well to creating a great comedic character. The fact that he willingly repeats his catchphrase “whoa” in most of his films proves that he’s up for anything....

Love Is Blindseason 7 is halfway through, and it’s become obvious that the producers have made some glaring mistakes, most notably casting shady cast members Stephen Richardson and Tyler Francis.15 men and 15 womenentered theLove Is Blindpods in season 7, and almost seven couples made it out of the pods and onto the vacation portion of the experiment. Stephen and Monica Davis,Tyler Francis and AshleyAdionser, Garrett Josemans and Taylor Krause, Marissa George and Ramses Prashad, andTimGodbee and Alex Byrd left the pods engaged....

The next update toMinecraftintroduces an amazing new feature: the Overworld Ghast. Players can rescue this dehydrated Ghast from the Nether, and after a couple of days of watering, it will become a friendly pet mob that multiple players can ride at once. This addition is amazing, but one aspect of it highlights a longstanding annoyance ofMinecraft:not being able to craft normal saddles. Saddles were introduced toMinecraftover a decade agoand haven’t had many updates since beyond some slight cosmetic alterations....

Over onYouTube, insider NateTheHate, who has a track record of correct predictions when it comes to Nintendo announcements, noted thathe’s heard that GameCube will come to NSO, suggesting that it’s just a matter of time before the library grows. Based on the leaker’s description, it sounds like the GameCube expansion won’t be unveiled during the forthcoming Nintendo Switch 2 Direct. As with all rumors of this nature, it’s worth taking it with a grain of salt until Nintendo makes some kind of official announcement....

Netflix’s new romantic comedyNobody Wants Thishas proven remarkably popular, and it may shockingly have a connection to one 15-year-old comedy show that ended a year ago.Nobody Wants Thisfollows a 10-episode romantic arc between sex and relationships podcast host Joanne andRabbi Noah. Because of the very different lives they lead, the couple faces a number of obstacles of varying degrees of concern. The ending ofNobody Wants Thisalso left a number of questions unanswered, including what the couple’s future will hold....

Nobody Wants This, Netflix’s popular romantic comedy show costarring Kristen Bell and Adam Brody, is officially being renewed, and one relationship in particular needs to be explored further.Nobody Wants Thisseason 2was announced just a few weeks after the show debuted, reinforcing that season 1 was remarkably popular. Audiences and critics alike have largely had positive responses to the new show, although there werecriticisms ofNobody Wants Thisdue to its representation of Jewish women in particular....

Steven Knight’s seminal British crime seriesPeaky Blindershas often played fast and loose with history in its portrayal of Birmingham’s most notorious gang during the early 20th century. However, there’s one particular real-life character who was so badly portrayed by the TV show that her appearance alongside Tommy Shelby caused considerable controversy. Jessie Eden is an important historical figure for her trade union leadership and activism. However,Peaky Blindersseasons 4 and 5got her portrayal so wrong that it would take a major character transformation to fix her image in the show....

One painfully underutilizedStar Warsvillain predicted that Rey would build a new Jedi Order 10 years ago – but with a twist. TheStar Warssequel trilogy changed everything forStar Wars, both negatively and positively. Though the trilogy was incredibly divisive, there were some stand-out storytelling beats and characters – Rey represented a new generation of Jedi, and Kylo Ren became one ofStar Wars’ most layered villains, for example. And yet, there were plenty of things to nitpick about, especially concerning Palpatine’s surprising resurrection....