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These recaps were originally published on the dearly defunct Geek Girl Authority. RIP. We are reposting them in honor of the franchise’s 60th anniversary — and beyond — and as a way to keep some of our past work alive in the era of failing digital archives. The half-Vulcan, half-human Science Officer Spock (Ethan Peck) is centered in “Spock Amok.” The fifth episode of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds, written by Henry Alonso Myers & Robin Wasserman and directed by Rachel Leiter

There’s plenty to love about Star Trek: Prodigy, which is already living up to its name after just ten episodes. Between the return of our favorite Star Trek: Voyager characters, the introduction of an irresistible new cast, and a rich exploration of some of the themes and core concepts that are universal to all Trek shows, Prodigy has really hit the ground running. One example is the introduction of the concept of M-Class Planets in “Dreamcatcher,” and another is the exami

The fourth episode of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds, “Memento Mori,” gives us the first glimpse of the wrath of La’an (Christina Chong). It was written by Davy Perez & Beau DeMayo and directed by Dan Liu.

We almost got Hooty backstory, though series creator Dana Terrace is skeptical about how the storyline might have been received. The Owl House series creator Dana Terrace says the original plan for the show's third season included an additional story for the character Hooty. However, she isn't sure whether or not the storyline would have been "good for the show" had it come to fruition. Terrace discussed this discarded Owl House storyline during a panel at last year's New Yor

Bill Nighy and Rosemarie DeWitt are officially guest stars in season two of Star Trek: Starfleet Academy, Paramount+ and CBS Studios revealed Saturday at New York Comic Con.

The apocalypse isn't over, and it's going to be an annual tradition now. Marvel Animation is bringing Marvel Zombies back for three more two-part special events, with the first arriving on Halloween 2027. Brad Winderbaum, Head of Marvel Television, Animation and Comics, made the announcement yesterday at New York Comic Con 2026 during the Marvel Television and Marvel Animation panel. The lineup runs three Halloweens straight: Marvel Zombies: Winter Soldier — Halloween 2027 Ma

These recaps were originally published on the dearly defunct Geek Girl Authority. RIP. We are reposting them in honor of the franchise’s 60th anniversary — and beyond — and as a way to keep some of our past work alive in the era of failing digital archives. “Ghosts of Illyria” was written by Akela Cooper & Bill Wolkoff and directed by Leslie Hope. We open on the USS Enterprise arriving at Hetemit IX, a planet being swept by an ion storm. In voiceover, a First Officer’s log

Stephen King’s Carrie doesn’t lack live-action adaptations. There’s Brian De Palma's 1976 film, the 2002 TV movie, the 2013 remake, and even a (very memorable) Broadway musical. However, Mike Flanagan isn't interested in retreading the telekinetic-revenge story. His eight-episode Prime Video series, from Amazon MGM Studios, is the first time King's novel has been adapted as a TV series. It argues Carrie White isn't the horror; it’s the systems around her. Carrie was King's d

Darkwing Duck is getting dangerous again. Disney+ has officially ordered the long-rumored revival to series, nearly six years after Variety first reported the project was quietly in development. The terror that flaps in the night returns with a stacked voice cast — and a twist that reframes the whole premise. Mark Hamill steps into the cape as Drake Mallard, taking over a role originated by Jim Cummings back in 1991, according to Variety. Seth Rogen — whose Point Grey Picture

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Katie Dippold's Apple TV+ horror-comedy just made television history. Widow's Bay closed out this year's Emmy season with a staggering fourteen total wins — eight from the Creative Arts ceremony earlier this month, plus six more at last night's Primetime Emmy Awards. That haul includes the night's biggest prize: Outstanding Comedy Series, making Widow's Bay the first horror series ever to claim that category. The fourteen wins don't just make headlines, they rewrite the recor

Mental illnesses are often misunderstood, misinterpreted, and misrepresented in mainstream media, and eating disorders are no exception. In 2024, however, one show broke the mold: Heartstopper, which, after hinting at a main character’s mental health struggles since Season 1, carefully dealt with how Charlie Spring’s disordered eating was impacting him, both medically and emotionally, and how it was impacting his loved ones, who did not know how to help. Netflix’s Heartstoppe

General Mills and Netflix announced the team up of the century (at least for your nostalgic belly) giving KPop Demon Hunters fans a reason to hit the cereal aisle — or, more accurately, to skip it entirely and head straight to Walmart.com. The retailer is now the exclusive home of a limited-edition HUNTR/X Lucky Charms bundle, announced via Instagram by @luckycharms. The set centers on an 18.6 oz box of Peach Mango–flavored Lucky Charms wrapped in HUNTR/X cover art — Rumi fro

Marvel Television debuted the first trailer for VisionQuest at D23 on Friday, August 14, 2026.

Star Trek fans have had a rough year, with Star Trek: Strange New Worlds and Star Trek: Starfleet Academy both heading into their final seasons and nothing new on the docket, the franchise is entering its 60th anniversary with more nostalgia than new content. But hardcore Trekkies and history buffs now have something to celebrate: The Nacelle Company has announced (via a Collider exclusive) the return of the documentary series, The Center Seat, which is officially back after

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“Are we witnessing the making of a hero, a monster, or something far more complicated?” That’s the question at the center of Mike Flanagan’s take on Carrie, and honestly, it’s the exact kind of ambiguity I’m here for. Prime Video announced yesterday that all eight episodes of the highly anticipated series will premiere October 7, 2026, streaming in more than 240 countries and territories at once. The announcement came out of San Diego Comic-Con, where Prime Video kicked off i

Star Trek reveals its 60th anniversary celebration plans for San Diego Comic-Con.

According to new research from The University of Manchester and Princeton University, Netflix’s Heartstopper adaptation turned the graphic novels into a global publishing phenomenon.

The Fast & Furious franchise is shifting gears, with its small-screen debut. After months of fan speculation, Deadline announced that Vin Diesel, who has played Dominic Toretto in the franchise since 2001, confirmed in May that four F&F live-action TV series are in development, with one project in the works at Peacock and three projects in various stages of development at Universal Television. "Peacock is launching four shows in the Fast and the Furious universe," Diesel sai