The 10 Worst TV Drama Episodes of 2024, Ranked

And sometimes, they falter (even for an episode). Everybody has off days, andTV showsare no different. However, this meant that the 6-episode miniseries had a lot to live up to. Image via Netflix Some of them loved it. It was very divisive. Shifts in power present themselves as Alicent Hightower strikes a deal with Rhaenyra to protect her children. Image via HBO Daemon receives another prophetic vision. The armies of House Black and House Green close in on each other as dragons soar above them....

January 13, 2025 · 2 min · 365 words · Rebecca Bauer

The 10 Worst-Written Drama Movies, Ranked

A well-made, well-written drama can be one of the most powerful movies out there. Indeed, some of what are recognized as the greatest movies ever made are dramas. However, a drama’s power rests, first and foremost, on the foundation of its script. Custom Image by Federico Napoli When written well, a drama can pack quite a punch. When poorly written,it can end up being unintentionally laughableor worse, painfully boring. Entirely unfunny and insipid....

January 13, 2025 · 2 min · 237 words · Michelle Davis

This 2020 Political Thriller Tests the Limits of Power and Loyalty

If there’s one point thatThe Man Standing Nextdrills on, its that power makes people do wild things. Central to the story is Kim Gyu-pyeong (Lee Byung-hun), head of the Korean Central Intelligence Agency. As ambitions start to rear their heads, alliances simultaneously fall apart and thats when things become incredibly calculated. Image via Showbox The true beauty ofThe Man Standing Nextlies in the way it combines real-life history with layers of suspense....

January 13, 2025 · 2 min · 386 words · Gloria Salazar

10 Jutsu in 'Naruto' That Made No Sense

Animeis a creative medium, with countless series displaying unimaginable creativity to hook fans for years. However, while many of these jutsu are creative and fun, many techniques make no sense at all. No one can physically destroy or sense these clones, giving Madara an invisible army to dispatch enemies quickly. Image via Nimesh Niyomal Perera However, one of the most secretive techniques is the Reaper Death Seal, which the Uzumaki clan created....

January 12, 2025 · 2 min · 367 words · Amy Nash

10 K-Drama Performances Perfect From Start to Finish

Some, likeSquid GamesandBusiness Proposal,have stood out and grabbed the attention of Western countries. So, this list is solely a personal ranking of who deserves this title. To conclude, here are the 10 K-Drama Performances Perfect From Start to Finish. Image via SBS 10Kim Go Eun E.g. InThe King: Eternal Monarch,Kim Go Eun’s acting is flawless!! She can convey any kind of emotion to viewers. Image via Hwa&Dam Pictures/Studio Dragon She is an underrated actress, but simply perfect in this K-drama!...

January 12, 2025 · 3 min · 448 words · Marcus Briggs

10 Major Flaws in 'Naruto' That Are More Noticeable Now

9Too Many Flashbacks We get it; he had a lousy childhood. Narutoinitially used flashbacks well, but they increasingly added too many of the same few events. It getsmore annoying every time they appear, and they never add anything new. Image via Pierrot 8Too Much Focus on the Hidden Leaf We need more from other villages. Some fans may say this isn’t a flaw but something that could improve the series....

January 12, 2025 · 3 min · 453 words · James Browning

Gandalf's Words to the Balrog in the Lord of the Rings Have a Deeper Meaning

What exactly is Gandalf telling the Balrog? They are both presentwhen the world is created, for example. You shall be the Fellowship of the Ring." Image by Jefferson Chacon When Gandalf says, “The dark fire will not avail you, flame of Udun!” he is taunting the monster by exposing its twisted nature. Gandalf then calls the Balrog “flame of Udun.” Image via New Line Cinema Gandalf then tells the Balrog to “go back to the shadow....

January 12, 2025 · 1 min · 185 words · Richard Gordon

Is This Horrific, Stomach-Turning True Story the Inspiration for 'Squid Game'?

The host with un-human-like thoughts were never found." To this day,nobody has really been held accountable for the horrors that occurred within its walls. Even theidea of using children’s gamesechoes the heinous fact that children were held at the concentration camp. Image via Netflix “So many people have been able to empathize with the story.” Squid Gameis available to stream on Netflix. Image via Netflix

January 12, 2025 · 1 min · 65 words · Joshua Thomas

Loving 'Squid Game' Season 2? Watch This Netflix Korean Torture Thriller Series

Theyinvolve twisted bloody games, the players' desire or need for money, and class divisions. However, it is the similarity of people voluntarily participating and the division it causes that is most compelling. However, this is restricted to the pockets of time dedicated to the vote. Image via Netflix In comparison,the massive clock inThe 8 Showprovides a constant reminder of their decision to stay. or Deok-su (Heo Seong-tae). The 8 Showis available to stream on Netflix....

January 12, 2025 · 1 min · 121 words · Gloria Parker

Mark Wahlberg's 82% Rotten Tomatoes Real-Life Disaster Epic Is Now Streaming Free

Mark Wahlbergscritically acclaimed disaster movieDeepwater Horizonhas officially landed on Tubi. How Good is ‘Deepwater Horizon’? Berg isnt trying to thrill his audience. Image via Lionsgate There are no big speeches and few grand gestures. Its a total assault on the senses with the entire rig engulfed in flames and debris constantly raining down. This isnt a piece of escapist fare. Deepwater Horizon is a 2016 disaster film based on the BP oil spill....

January 12, 2025 · 1 min · 131 words · Richard Strickland

Our Biggest Unanswered Questions After 'Creature Commandos' Season 1

When Will Rick Flag Sr. Learn the Truth About His Son? Given this,fans are left to wonder whether Flag will do so inSupermanor early inPeacemakerSeason 2. Image via DC Studios Whats Next for Circe? Who Is Really Dead? Given this, bringing the character back to life risks undermining much of the shows emotional and thematic impact. Image via DC Weve seen this flow before, and its getting a bit repetitive....

January 12, 2025 · 1 min · 141 words · David Mason

Ralph Fiennes and Gerard Butler Went Toe to Toe in This Criminally Underrated War Movie That's Now Streaming for Free

What Is Coriolanus About? Coriolanusis streaming on Freevee in the United States. Watch on Freevee Cast Image via Starz Entertainment Corps.

January 12, 2025 · 1 min · 21 words · Teresa Johnson

The 10 Best 'Futurama' Seasons, Ranked

Season 9 feels consistently uninspired. Fry tries a new career as a cop but inadvertently reintroduces the common cold, causing a futuristic pandemic. Time travel hijinks alter the American Revolution and Frys well-meaning attempt to nurture an alien egg unleashes a monster. Image via 20th Television Leela unearths a genetic engineering conspiracy, Zoidberg finds love and the crew faces terrifying aliens and dreamlike missions. The season ends on a note of love and laughter....

January 12, 2025 · 2 min · 321 words · Luis Pennington