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There’s not a whole lot to dissect yet in Ultimate Wolverine , but one thing is clear: it's an engaging and fun ride. The series takes some of the best elements from Wolverine's lore in the main Marvel Universe and spins them into the fresh and unpredictable landscape of the Ultimate Universe, where anything can happen. While the familiar amnesia trope is at play, this time Wolverine - known as the Winter Soldier - is thrown directly into the chaos of the Eurasian Republic conflict, an intense backdrop that involves familiar X-Men characters in a darker, more perilous setting. Ultimate Wolverine  #3 introduces us to a few recognizable faces—Remy LeBeau, Kate Pryde, and Natasha Romanova—who are all fighting to survive in the harsh Russian wilderness. This gritty, high-stakes environment stands in stark contrast to the more lighthearted and occasionally humorous tone of Ultimate X-Men  by Peach Momoko. Instead, this story takes readers down a more violent and grim vibe that longtime Wolverine fans will appreciate. Ultimate Wolverine #3 . © Marvel Although we know Wolverine’s amnesia (or conditioning) never lasts in the long run, this issue is where we begin to see active characters from his past entering the fray, setting the stage for the eventual return of his memories, and his true self. If this Logan is anything like his main universe counterpart, it’s only a matter of time before he regains some, if not all, of his past, which will undoubtedly spell trouble for those like Colossus, Magik, and Omega Red who have been using him for their own purposes. Ultimately, Ultimate Wolverine  #3 delivers another strong chapter in a series that’s doing a lot to expand the mutant mythos within the Ultimate Universe. By introducing beloved characters in dynamic new ways, it has the potential to become one of the standout books in the line. If it keeps up the momentum, I can easily see Ultimate Wolverine  becoming one of my favorite ongoing series in this alternate universe. About Ultimate Wolverine #3 Ultimate Wolverine #3 . © Marvel Release Date: March 26, 2025 Written by: Chris Condon Art by: Alessandro Cappuccio Cover by: Alessandro Cappuccio, Frank Martin Page Count: 32 Pages Synopsis: WOLVERINE VS. GAMBIT & KITTY PRYDE! The Winter Soldier leads a strike against two members of the Opposition: Kitty Pryde and Gambit! But do the duo recognize the man behind the mask?

Uncanny X-Men #12 marks the first issue following the X-Manhunt  crossover event, and it’s a refreshing change of pace. The story picks up shortly after the previous arc and shines the spotlight on everyone’s favorite Cajun, Gambit. While the Outliers, the ragtag group of young mutants, make an appearance, the issue is predominantly told from Gambit’s perspective, allowing readers to experience his signature accent and colloquialisms in full force. It’s a welcome shift from the usual narration we've seen, especially given Rogue’s more bristled approach to the world since the Fall of X . Rogue’s leadership struggles, her ideological clashes with Cyclops, and the overall pressure she’s been under have dominated much of the narrative in recent issues. Gambit’s perspective brings a breath of fresh air, deviating a bit from the ongoing mutant crisis. We step away from the larger conflicts to explore Gambit’s past, a fitting focus given the story is set in Louisiana, where the cultural and historical context of his upbringing is key to understanding his character. Uncanny X-Men. © Marvel The issue offers a fun and insightful dive into Gambit’s childhood, shedding light on the heavy price he paid as a young member of the Thieves Guild. We’re introduced to a new character, Vic, who gives off strong Killer Croc  vibes. Vic is a mutant who has haunted Gambit for decades, holding a debt over his head—a situation that, given Gambit’s past, isn’t surprising. Through this subplot, we get more background on Gambit’s connection to the St. Juniors and Have House, the Uncanny X-Men’s current home and base of operations. While this issue provides a nice break from the intensity of the two recent crossover events ( Raid on Graymalkin  and X-Manhunt ), it does veer away from some of the mysteries that have been building in the book’s early issues. We still don’t know which mutant cheated death and will soon pay the price, or which member of the Outliers is the Endling , the one destined to bring ruin to mutantkind. It’s clear readers will need to stick with the series as the next issue promises to plunge the Outliers into a terrifying adventure tied to the very history of mutants. In all, Uncanny X-Men  #12 delivers a solid, character-driven story that explores Gambit’s past and sets the stage for the next big chapter in the Outliers' story. The balance of action, character development, and mystery makes it a compelling read, and fans of Gambit will particularly enjoy the focus on his backstory. About Uncanny X-Men Uncanny X-Men . © Marvel Release Date: March 26, 2025 Written by: Gail Simone Art by: Gavin Guidry, Matt Wilson Cover by: David Marquez, Matt Wilson Page Count: 32 Pages Synopsis: The smoothest X-Man, Remy LeBeau, A.K.A. GAMBIT, is forced to face his past, as an UNSTOPPABLE force comes to collect a DEBT, whether from the Cajun’s pocket or his HIDE. Details of Remy’s life, never before revealed in this thrilling one-shot crime tale, as everyone’s favorite card-thrower faces THE VIG.

One of the most speculated MCU projects is finally starting to feel more real as it has gained a writer. Nexus Point News can exclusively report that Rachna Fruchbom is set to write Champions , a TV series in early development at Marvel Studios. Fruchbom will presumably showrun and executive produce the series as well. This is following the report by X user, @ApocHorseman, that a series centered on Marvel’s younger heroes is being developed under the title  Champions . Champions and Young Avengers . © Marvel A project centered on the Young Avengers or Champions has been highly speculated since the introduction of characters like Cassie Lang, Kamala Khan, Kate Bishop, Kid Loki, Eli Bradley, Riri Williams, America Chavez, and Billy Maximoff. The Young Avengers first debuted in their self-titled series in 2005, created by Allan Heinberg and Jim Cheung. The team has kept a consistent line-up of Iron Lad, Wiccan, Hulkling, Hawkeye, Stature, Speed, and Patriot until its relaunch in 2012, adding members like Kid Loki, America Chavez, and Marvel Boy. The Champions debuted in their self-titled series in 2016 as a separate team with its own roster of characters like Ms. Marvel, Brawn, Nova, Ironheart, a time-displaced Cyclops, and more. The team was created by Mark Waid and Humberto Ramos.  Given the current characters in the MCU, the series will likely be pulling members from both teams especially since with Kate and Kamala’s interaction at the end of The Marvels. The name Champions, was likely chosen to differentiate it from the Avengers. Fruchbom is currently writing and executive producing season 3 of Apple TV+’s Shrinking . She has also served as a co-executive producer and writer on And Just Like That…  and Fresh Off The Boat . She began her career as a writer on NBC’s Parks and Recreation .  Fruchbom is repped by UTA. Champions is currently in early development by Marvel Studios for Disney+.

Yellowjackets Episode 7 opens with the introduction of Kodi, a mysterious-macho forest guide played by Joel Mchale, along with Hannah and Edwin, two frog scientists played by Ashley Sutton and Nicholas Franklin. We previously met Hannah and Edwin towards the end of Episode 6, when they stumbled upon the Yellowjackets in the woods, following the death and ritual for Coach Ben.  This foundation of introducing new characters and having them stumble upon the girls lays the groundwork for many questions that Yellowjackets fans have had since the inception of this show while setting up another compelling narrative for the past timeline. I discussed this briefly before in my initial review for Yellowjackets Season 3 , but I have enjoyed how the writers are deciding to showcase new faces to further drive the plot of the main girls we have known from the beginning. Whether this is in the present or past timeline, it opens up new sides to these individuals and helps viewers, like myself, dive into the psyche of these characters in a new way: it highlights the explored and unexplored the trauma from the wilderness within these women. L-R: Nelson Franklin as Edwin, Ashley Sutton as Hanna and Joel McHale as Kodiak in Yellowjackets, episode 7, season 3, streaming on Paramount+ with SHOWTIME, 2025. Photo Credit: Kailey Schwerman/Paramount+ with SHOWTIME. As mentioned before, one of my favorite parts of this episode is that it poses a question many long-time viewers, myself included, have had about the past timeline: How would the girls react to the potential of being rescued? Will they accept this possibility, or have they descended so far into madness that they have accepted the wilderness as their home? This is very quickly answered by Lottie when she swiftly takes an axe to Edwin’s skull. L-R: Jasmin Savoy Brown as Teen Taissa and Liv Hewson as Teen Van in Yellowjackets, episode 7, season 3, streaming on Paramount+ with SHOWTIME, 2025. Photo Credit: Kailey Schwerman/Paramount+ with SHOWTIME. We get to see a crack in the girls’ descent into madness when Tai and Van discover the camping equipment that belongs to the scientists and their guide in a stand-out scene to me. The hope that comes with the prospect of being rescued along with Van’s first instinct being to call her mom reminds viewers, at such a horrific time like this, that they truly are just kids. While we have seen them do truly terrible things throughout the duration of this show, these small, emotional details highlight how the Yellowjackets were just trying to survive by whatever means necessary and make it back home.  Melanie Lynskey as Shauna in Yellowjackets, episode 7, season 3, streaming on Paramount+ with SHOWTIME, 2025. Photo Credit: Kailey Schwerman/Paramount+ with SHOWTIME. As the past timeline goes on a hunt for escape, the present timeline continues to investigate Lottie’s untimely death along with revealing more about the infamous tape: it was recorded by Hannah when she stumbled upon the girls in their past timeline. This show continuously ties together the past and present with details like this while expanding on their own stories. Whether it’s done subtly or unsubtly, it's written moments like this that I have begun to recognize how much thought was put into this creation and I appreciate that everything is connected. While each timeline may be very busy in its own way, everything comes full circle to the Yellowjackets and their time in the wilderness and this season continues to show these women how your past will haunt you. Liv Hewson as Teen Van in Yellowjackets, episode 7, season 3, streaming on Paramount+ with SHOWTIME, 2025. Photo Credit: Kailey Schwerman/Paramount+ with SHOWTIME. With a strong closure of the present timeline in this episode before jumping back to the past, Van’s cancer takes a turn for the worse while highlighting her ability to get out of dying: “We never actually cheated death. It was always an even trade.” The dramatic cut from Van’s dream sequence to Other Tai standing over her literally and metaphorically poses the question of which Tai has been in control, which will be an interesting for viewers to see play out.  Episode 7 of Yellowjackets Season 3 is a strong addition to this season and the show overall. By answering questions that fans have had for years while extending the interesting and complex narratives taking place in both timelines, this episode opens the doors for an exciting future with new questions to be answered and explored, especially within the last three ventures into this season.  Rating: ★★★★☆ Yellowjackets Season 3 is now streaming on Paramount Plus with new episodes airing every Friday. About Yellowjackets Premiere Date: February 15, 2025 Episode Count:  10 Executive Producer/Showrunner: Ashley Lyle Created by: Ashley Lyle and Bart Nickerson Directed by: Jennifer Morrison Production:   Lionsgate Television, Beer Christmas Ltd. Showtime Networks Distribution:   Showtime and Paramount Plus Cast:   Melanie Lynskey, Sophie Nélisse, Tawny Cypress, Jasmin Savoy Brown, Sophie Thatcher, Samantha Hanratty, Courtney Eaton, Liv Hewson, Christina Ricci Synopsis: YELLOWJACKETS is the saga of a team of wildly talented high school girls soccer players who become the (un)lucky survivors of a plane crash deep in the remote northern wilderness. The series chronicles their descent from a complicated but thriving team to savage clans, while also tracking the lives they’ve attempted to piece back together nearly 25 years later, proving that the past is never really past and what began out in the wilderness is far from over.

UPDATE: Severance has been renewed for Season 3 on March 21st. Severance appears to be undergoing significant creative changes heading into Season 3. Showrunners Chris Black and Mark J. Friedman, along with producer Amanda Overton and supervising producer Anna Ouyang Moench, will not be returning for the new season. Series creator Dan Erickson and executive producer Ben Stiller are set to move forward with two new showrunners and an entirely new writers' room. Adam Scott and Britt Lower in Severance . © Apple TV+ Season 3 writers' room consists of: Dan Erickson – Executive Producer, Showrunner Ben Stiller – Executive Producer Mary Laws ( Succession ) – Executive Producer, Showrunner Eli E. Jorne ( The Walking Dead ) – Executive Producer, Showrunner Ezra Claytan Daniels ( Doom Patrol ) – Co-Executive Producer Sean Clements ( Kevin Can F*** Himself ) – Co-Executive Producer Lauren Bello ( The Sandman ) – Producer Aiyana Kim White – Executive Story Editor While there is still no official word on Season 3 being greenlit, Ben Stiller revealed in an interview with The Hollywood Reporter  last month that they were assembling the writers' room and hoping to shorten the wait between the seasons. The gap between Season 1 and Season 2 stretched to three years, which felt especially torturous after that nerve-wracking Season 1 finale. However, considering Stiller’s comments and the spike in audience numbers Severance gained during Season 2, I’m hopeful the wait this time will be much shorter — hopefully less than three years. Severance Season 2 is now streaming on Apple TV+. This story is still developing. Source: Writers Guild of America West

The Severance Season 2 finale is finally here, and honestly, it’s one of the best episodes of television I’ve seen in a long time. Not only does it deliver some long-awaited answers — yes, we finally learn what the Cold Harbor is, what those baby goats were all about, and what Mark was really doing with the numbers — but it also hits harder emotionally than I expected. RELATED STORY: ‘Severance’ Season 3 Adds Two New Showrunners and Gathers Its Writers’ Room Adam Scott in Severance . © Apple TV+ The episode starts strong with Innie Mark finding out what’s really going on from Devon and Cobel, and right after that, we get one of the most intriguing and emotionally charged scenes of the entire series. For the first time, Innie Mark and Outie Mark communicate directly through a camera, and it’s absolutely fascinating. Adam Scott is phenomenal here. He effortlessly shows us two versions of the same man that are similar in so many ways, yet completely shaped by different experiences and memories. You can feel the conflict, the desperation, and this growing but painful understanding between them. They argue, they try to reason with each other, but ultimately, they can’t fully connect. What complicates it all is love because, by this point, it’s not just about what they want, it’s about what they need. One of them loves Gemma, the other loves Helly. And for either of them to be happy, the other has to lose the person they care about most. It’s brutal because neither of them is wrong. They’re both right in their own way, and yet, they’re completely trapped in a situation where there is no real winning. You can feel that weight in every word, every look exchanged between them. And what makes it even worse is knowing that, in the end, Innie Mark is doomed either way. He is there for one purpose, to finish all 25 files. Once that’s done, his existence won’t matter because Lumon won’t need him anymore. He’s just a tool to them, disposable the moment his task is complete. Helly, meanwhile, has a tense, uncomfortable, and honestly disturbing conversation with Jame Eagan. He admits he doesn't love Helena. Not really. He’s disappointed in her because he can’t see Kier in her. He even confesses that he slept with countless women, trying to create an heir who carried Kier’s fire. That confession is interesting, not just because of what it says about him, but because of what it says about Lumon. At its core, it really is a cult worshiping Kier, obsessing over legacy, and twisting family into something transactional. It raises so many disturbing questions about the women he used. Who were they? Were they employees, trapped in Lumon’s web? Were they brainwashed, like Helena? How many lives did he ruin chasing some imagined version of Kier in his bloodline? Jame then tells Helly that he finally found what he was looking for, and it’s her . Not Helena, not any of his other children, but Helly . Because Helly is fierce, rebellious, decisive, and willing to burn everything down to get what she wants. In his eyes, that makes her the true Eagan. No matter how hard she fights it, she’s still his . Still part of this twisted family and their cult-like legacy. Back at Lumon, the tension builds beautifully. There is a sweet, almost heartbreaking little moment between Helly and Innie Mark. You know it cannot end well, but watching them joke, two people who only exist because of the worst corporate invention imaginable, is somehow so human it hurts. Then Cold Harbor looms over everything like a death sentence. No matter what they do, it feels like the end is inevitable. Adam Scott and Britt Lower in Severance . © Apple TV+ Mark finally makes his choice. He wants to save Gemma. Helly gives him that final push, and the plan is set. But then comes the most absurd, nerve-wracking, Severance-style celebration possible: Mr. Milchick’s awkward little stand-up routine and a literal band playing after Mark finishes the file. It is so awkward and surreal that it is perfect. That is when the panic kicks in because Mark has to get out, but Milchick is hovering like a vulture. I was practically holding my breath. Thankfully, Helly figures out a way to distract Milchick, giving Mark the opening he needs. Drummond, meanwhile, is preparing for one of the most disturbing moments of the episode: a baby goat sacrifice meant to guide Gemma’s soul to the Kier's door , according to Lumon’s twisted cult beliefs. Lorne (Gwendoline Christie) looks absolutely devastated, but she still forces herself to go through the motions. You can see how broken she is, how far gone they all are, trapped in this system where they are ordered to perform acts that horrify them. Just as Lorne is about to kill the goat, Mark makes his move. He tries to break into the Black Hall using the elevator, but the sacrifice room is just across from it, and the sound of him thudding into the door interrupts the ritual. That is when everything breaks into chaos. Drummond lunges at Mark, and a brutal fight breaks out. Mark is completely outmatched, and for a moment, it really looks like Drummond might kill him right there. But then Lorne, driven by pure desperation and rage, finally snaps. She steps in and saves Mark, almost killing Drummond herself. It goes to show how they are not employees. They are prisoners, forced to perform the same cruel or meaningless tasks over and over again, like machines slowly breaking down. Gwendoline Christie in Severance . © Apple TV+ Mark forces Drummond into the elevator at gunpoint, but right as they are between floors, the worst happens: the switch. That elevator scene was everything. Mark holds the gun to Drummond’s neck, pure rage and desperation in his eyes. Then the switch happens. Innie Mark disappears, and Outie Mark is back. The terror, the confusion, and the horror all play out on Adam Scott’s face, and it is absolutely masterful. Covered in blood and still in shock, Mark stumbles through the halls until he finds Gemma. Her innie is being forced to unmake a crib, cold and emotionless, while Lumon watches for any reaction. There is nothing. No sadness, no hesitation. At first, Gemma is startled, staring at this blood-covered man who just barged into her world. Then something shifts. Despite everything, she chooses to believe him. She chooses him. That choice says everything. Her miscarriage and her infertility did not break her. But her love for Mark got through the severance barrier. Dichen Lachman and Adam Scott in Severance . © Apple TV+ What frustrated me about this episode was Innie Mark staying behind after getting Gemma out of the floor. It’s the Orpheus and Eurydice story all over again: He looked back, saw Helly, and it stopped him from leaving. And while I understand why he made that choice, it still feels like a decision driven more by the need to keep Mark on the severed floor for season three. Adam Scott in Severance . © Apple TV+ Then there is Helly and Dylan. Not only did they stop Milchick, but they somehow recruited the band in the process. It feels like the seeds of a revolution are finally being planted. Maybe season three is the reckoning we have been waiting for, or maybe Severance will surprise us again. It always does. After a rather chaotic season with some pacing problems, Severance Season 2 sticks the landing. The finale delivers everything: a brutal fight, emotional reunions, philosophical gut punches, and somehow still leaves us wanting more. It finally gives us some of the answers we have been waiting for, but at the same time, it leaves just as many questions hanging in the air. There is a sense of relief in getting closure on certain mysteries, but the world of Severance still feels full of secrets we are nowhere near uncovering. Rating: ★★★★½ Severance Season 2 is now streaming on Apple TV+. About Severance Season 2 Severance . © Apple TV+ Premiere Date:  March 20, 2025 Episode Count:  10 Executive Producers/Showrunners: Ben Stiller, Dan Erickson, John Lesher, Jackie Cohn,Patricia Arquette, Mark Friedman Beau Willimon, Jordan Tappis, Sam Donovan, Adam Scott, Caroline Baron, Richard Schwartz, Nicolas Weinstock Writers: Dan Erickson, Mohamad El Masri, Wei-Ning Yu, Anna Ouyang Moench, Megan Ritchie, Erin Wagoner, Mark Friedman, Adam Countee, K. C. Perry Directors: Ben Stiller, Sam Donovan, Uta Briesewitz, Jessica Lee Gagné Production:   Fifth Season, Red Hour, Westward, Animals & People Distribution:   Apple TV+ Cast:   Adam Scott, Patricia Arquette, Britt Lower, Tramell Tillman, Zach Cherry, Jen Tullock, Michael Chernus, Dichen Lachman, Sarah Bock, John Turturro, Christopher Walken Synopsis: In Severance , Mark Scout (Adam Scott) leads a team at Lumon Industries, whose employees have undergone a severance procedure that surgically divides their memories between their work and personal lives. This daring experiment in “work-life balance” is called into question as Mark finds himself at the center of an unraveling mystery that will force him to confront the true nature of his work … and of himself. In season two, Mark and his friends learn the dire consequences of trifling with the severance barrier, leading them further down a path of woe.

Happy Face showcases breathtaking performances from powerful actors in a story that holds itself back from digging deep into its raw potential. Created by Jennifer Cacicio and co-produced by Robert and Michelle King, Paramount Plus's new true crime series is based on Melissa Moore's 2018 podcast of the same name and the 2009 autobiography Shattered Silence , which she co-wrote with M. Bridget Cook. The series follows Melissa Reed (Annaleigh Ashford) doing everything she possibly can to keep her infamous sadistic father, Keith Jesperson (Dennis Quaid) out of her life. When she was a teenager he was arrested for assaulting and murdering eight women. Sadly her secret is exposed when Jesperson claims he will reveal what happened to his ninth victim under one condition; his daughter will be the only one he confesses to. Happy Face is formulaic and does very little to forge its identity in the popular true crime genre, giving an impression of studio execs checking notes to ensure they have another hit on their hands instead of taking the time, allowing it to be a fully authentic story that needs to be told. What it lacks in the story it makes up for in the performances of the lead roles by Ashford and Quaid. Familiar Faces in Front of Happy Face L-R Dennis Quaid as Keith Jesperson and Annaleigh Ashford as Melissa Reed in Happy Face, episode 1, season 1, streaming on Paramount +. © Victoria Will/Paramount + Annaleigh Ashford and Dennis Quaid carry the show with their performances and chemistry. The scenes together are intentionally uncomfortable and depressing as they provide much-needed insight into their tragic relationship dynamic. It is impossible not to feel sorry for Melissa. Her childhood died with her trust when she was a teen due to her father's sick deeds. The revelation of him being a monster forced her to grow up fast and always keep her guard up, especially from her most loved ones. She hides her despair from her friends, family, and colleagues until her secret is exposed. Now she is lost, vulnerable and everyone knows it. As for Keith, it is impossible not to feel provoked by him. He is as despicable as you can imagine. He preys on innocent helpless women and shows no signs of remorse. He claims he committed his horrible crimes for his daughter so that she can have the life she deserves. Whenever he sees her, he attempts to relive "the good old days" and gaslight her into thinking she should be grateful. Ashford's emotional depth and Quaid's narcissistic demeanor do all of the heavy lifting in the series. Too Recognizable For Its Own Good L-R Dennis Quaid as Keith Jasperson and Annaleigh Ashford as Melissa Reed in Happy Face, episode 1, season 1, streaming on Paramount +. © Katie Yu/Paramount + Most of the time Happy Face feels like it is going through the motions with its storytelling which often misses the landing. Beyond the performances by Annaleigh Ashford and Dennis Quaid, it is difficult to get fully invested in this true crime chronicle. Given how this is inspired by real events it is disappointing to see this series get carried recycling TV tropes at the expense of authenticity. Rating: ★★★☆☆ About Happy Face Premiere Date:  March 20, 2025 Episode Count:  8 Executive Producer/Showrunner: Jennifer Cacicio Writers: Adam Toltzis, Jennifer Cacicio, Andrew Gettens, Lauren MacKenzie, Sarah Beckett, Sal Calleros, Inda Craig-Galván, Tiffany Ezuma, Bam Johnson, Brandi Nicole, Erica Saleh, Michelle King, Robert King, Melissa G. Moore Directors: Darren Grant, Jennifer Getzinger, Ramaa Mosley, Steven Piet, Michael Showalter Producers:   Jennifer Cacicio, Robert and Michelle King, Liz Glotzer, Melissa G. Moore, Conal Byrne, Will Pearson, Michael Showalter, Jordana Mollick Production: CBS Studios, iHeartPodcasts, King Size Productions, Semi-Formal Productions Distribution: Paramount Plus  Cast:   Annaleigh Ashford, Dennis Quaid, James Wolk, Tamera Tomakili, Khiyla Aynne, Benjamin Mackey Synopsis: HAPPY FACE is inspired by the true-life story of Melissa G. Moore; the critically acclaimed Happy Face podcast from iHeartPodcasts and Moore; and the autobiography Shattered Silence, written by Moore with M. Bridget Cook. At 15, Moore discovered that her beloved father was the prolific serial killer known as “Happy Face.” As an adult, she changed her name and guarded her secret while her father served life in prison. HAPPY FACE for Paramount+ jumps off from Moore’s true-life story. Happy Face (Dennis Quaid) is an incarcerated serial killer who also is Melissa Reed’s (Annaleigh Ashford) once-beloved father. After decades of no contact, Keith finds a way to force himself back into his daughter’s life. In a race against the clock, Melissa must find out if an innocent man is going to be put to death for a crime her father committed. Throughout, she discovers the impact her father had on his victims’ families and must face a reckoning of her own identity.

Netflix’s brand-new whodunnit series The Residence , created by Paul William Davies and inspired by Kate Andersen Brower’s book The Residence: Inside the Private World of the White House , dives headfirst into a murder mystery set against one of the most iconic settings in the world. The story follows detective Cordelia Cupp (Uzo Aduba), who finds herself investigating what appears to be a suicide but is very much a murder, of the White House’s Head Usher, A.B. Wynter (Giancarlo Esposito). With 132 rooms and 157 potential suspects, the show wastes no time throwing viewers straight into the deep end of palace intrigue, only it’s the White House instead of a palace. © Netflix Honestly, following that many suspects, gets exhausting fast, especially because the show takes its time introducing each character’s connection to the victim. And to make matters worse, more than a few of them had borderline criminal interactions with A.B. Wynter the very night of his death. But what keeps this whole chaotic mess from spiraling is Uzo Aduba. She is, without a doubt, the heart and soul of this show. Her portrayal of Detective Cordelia Cupp is sharp, dry, and effortlessly fun to watch. Cupp is the kind of quirky detective you’ve seen before — detached, highly observant, socially awkward — but Aduba makes her feel fresh. She doesn’t play it up for comedy or force the eccentricities. Instead, her dry humor lands perfectly, especially during her deadpan observations or when she’s subtly toying with suspects mid-interview. Pairing Cupp with Randall Park’s FBI agent Edwin Park is one of the smartest decisions the show makes. Park’s character is naive, well-meaning, and the perfect “normal” foil to Cupp’s brilliance. Their chemistry feels natural, almost like watching two sides of the same coin. Park grounds the show, while Aduba keeps the mystery alive with every scene she’s in. Watching them bounce off each other is half the fun — Park getting flustered, Cupp dryly amused — it just works. (L-R) Randall Park and Uzo Aduba in The Residence . © Netflix Surprisingly, what caught me off guard was how The Residence somehow made the murder mystery... wholesome. The more time you spend with the suspects, the harder it becomes to imagine any of them as the murderer. The writing does such a good job of peeling back the layers that by episode four or five, I found myself rooting for most of them. You start thinking, “Maybe it was just a terrible accident?” because genuinely, a lot of these people don’t seem capable of cold-blooded murder. There’s something human about how the show explores the White House staff’s relationships such as their rivalries, unspoken love stories, ambitions, and quiet betrayals. It’s less about power plays and more about survival, about how far people will go to protect the little worlds they’ve built within those 132 rooms. But then there’s the whole Hugh Jackman subplot... and wow, that WAS painful. Every time his name popped up, I physically rolled my eyes. You sit there waiting for some grand reveal, some payoff thinking maybe he shows up, maybe there’s a twist, but no. It’s just name-drop after name-drop, with the occasional body double lurking in the background. It felt lazy, almost like a running gag that overstayed its welcome. Whatever they were going for with that... it didn’t land. The Residence is a solid binge. It perfectly balances mystery, dark humor, and heartfelt moments. Uzo Aduba carries this show on her back, turning what could’ve been another run-of-the-mill whodunnit into something worth sticking around for. But if I’m being honest, the show could’ve benefited from tighter pacing. Some episodes drag because of unnecessary bits like the shower gag or the random flashes of characters’ faces every time someone says their name. I get it, there are too many characters and they wanted to remind us who’s who but at some point, it becomes too much. Less is more. Still, if you’re in the mood for a murder mystery that’s chaotic, charming, and surprisingly emotional at times, The Residence is worth checking out. Maybe don’t expect Knives Out level tightness. Think of it as a murder mystery that meanders a little, but knows exactly when to pull you back in with its characters. Rating: ★★★½ About The Residence The Residence © Netflix Premiere Date:  March 20, 2025 Episode Count:  8 Executive Producers: Paul William Davies, Shonda Rhimes, Betsy Beers Writer: Paul William Davies Director: Liza Johnson Production:   Shondaland, Davies Heavy Industries Distribution:  Netflix Cast:   Uzo Aduba, Randall Park, Giancarlo Esposito, Susan Kelechi Watson, Jason Lee, Ken Marino, Edwina Findley, Molly Griggs, Al Mitchell, Dan Perrault, Spencer Garrett, Bronson Pinchot, Isiah Whitlock Jr., Mary Wiseman Synopsis: A brilliant, eccentric detective must solve a murder in the White House residence — where the staff and guests at a state dinner are all suspects.

Daredevil: Born Again hit a high mark this season with last week's release and unfortunately takes a step back with episode 4, "Sic Semper Systema". Disclaimer: This article contains minor spoilers for Daredevil: Born Again Season 1. Episode 4, "Sic Semper Systema", follows Matt Murdock(Charlie Cox) and Wilson Fisk(Vincent D'Onofrio as their darker halves fight to emerge. Admittedly, this episode feels a bit like the setup for what's to come rather than a solid episode on its own. It doesn't have a clear throughline, which leads to the feeling that it's just spinning its wheels. The production quality is there. The performances and cinematography are particularly strong points, but overall this episode suffers from odd pacing. Born Again went through a massive creative overhaul during its production and it shows. This episode suffers from the odd trend of a lot happening while feeling like nothing meaningful happens. Matt gets a new case (which has one of the more poignant subplots), Matt investigates Frank Castle(Jon Bernthal) to set up the inevitable conflict brewing with the police co-opting Punisher's symbol, Wilson and Vanessa(Ayelet Zurer) go to counseling, Muse is teased, Wilson's assistant makes a massive blunder. All this and about 3 to 5 other things happen, but most of them feel like they don't carry significant weight. RELATED: ‘Daredevil: Born Again’ Episode Titles Too Much and Too Little © MARVEL 2025 The Muse teases are especially baffling. They're obviously there to tease a villain who will presumably be a major player later in the season, but right now they feel disconnected. There are two scenes randomly interjected into this episode that have no relation to anything the audience has seen so far. It's jarring. Those aren't the only time the episode jumps around, though. The new case Matt picks up delivers some exceptional scenes and is broadly connected to one of the major themes of the show being the corruption and ineffectiveness of the systems for law and order that are in place. However, those scenes also feel randomly placed throughout the episode. The main issue with this episode is that it feels like nothing substantial changes from the end of last week to the end of this week, save for one noteworthy confrontation. The scene between Matt and Frank Castle is, as expected, dynamite. It's often talked about how perfect both Cox and Bernthal are in these roles, and the chemistry they have acting opposite each other, but it truly can't be overstated. The scene delivers. It's the one meaningful move forward "Sic Semper Systema" makes, but it still almost feels like a half-measure. It's a tease of what's to come. RELATED: REVIEW: 'Daredevil: Born Again' Season 1 Episode 3: A Trial of Masks © MARVEL 2025 This episode has glimmers of greatness but ultimately fails to live up to high expectations. Though it's still a thoroughly enjoyable episode of television, it's a noticeable step in the wrong direction. Outside of one standout scene, and the end-of-episode teasers, it doesn't find its voice as an independent hour of programming. With just over half the season left, here's hoping the back half kicks into high gear. Rating: ★★★☆☆ About Daredevil: Born Again © MARVEL 2025 Premiere Date:  March 4, 2025. Episode Count:  8 Executive Producer/Showrunner: Dario Scardapane Writers: Dario Scardapane, Brad Winderbaum Directors: Justin Benson & Aaron Moorhead, Michael Cuesta, Jeffrey Nachmanoff, David Boyd Production:  Marvel Television, Disney Distribution:  Disney Cast:   Charlie Cox, Vincent D’Onofrio, Margarita Levieva, Deborah Ann Woll, Elden Henson, Zabryna Guevara, Nikki James, Genneya Walton, Arty Froushan, Clark Johnson, Michael Gandolfini, with Ayelet Zurer and Jon Bernthal Synopsis: In Marvel Television’s “Daredevil: Born Again,” Matt Murdock (Charlie Cox), a blind lawyer with heightened abilities is fighting for justice through his bustling law firm, while former mob boss Wilson Fisk (Vincent D’Onofrio) pursues his own political endeavors in New York. When their past identities begin to emerge, both men find themselves on an inevitable collision course.

April is shaping up to be an exciting month for television, with a mix of highly anticipated returns and fresh new series. The Last of Us  and Andor  are finally back for their second seasons, while The Handmaid's Tale  and You  prepare to bid farewell with their final chapters. Meanwhile, Jon Hamm's Your Friends & Neighbours  and Kevin Bacon's The Bondsman  promise to deliver compelling new stories to our screens. To keep you updated, I've compiled a list of the most anticipated releases of April. April 2 Banger - NETFLIX Love on the Spectrum , Season 3 - NETFLIX April 3 (L-R) Jolene Purdy and Kevin Bacon in The Bondsman Season 1. © Prime Video Devil May Cry , Season 1 - NETFLIX The Bondsman , Season 1 - PRIME VIDEO Pulse , Season 1 - NETFLIX Jurassic World: Chaos Theory , Season 3 - NETFLIX April 4 Dying for Sex , Season 1 - HULU Karma , Season 1 - NETFLIX Y2K - Max April 7 Kill Tony , Season 1 - NETFLIX Blippi’s Job Show , Season 1 - NETFLIX April 8 Elizabeth Moss in The Handmaid’s Tale Season 6. © Hulu The Handmaid’s Tale , Season 6 - HULU Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX , Season 1 - PRIME VIDEO How to Sell Drugs Online (Fast) , Season 4 - NETFLIX The Clubhouse: A Year with the Red Sox , Season 1 - NETFLIX April 10 Hannah Einbindera and Jean Smart in Hacks Season 4. © Max Hacks , Season 4 - PRIME VIDEO Black Mirror , Season 7 - NETFLIX G20 - PRIME VIDEO Frozen Hot Boys  - NETFLIX Moonrise , Season 1 - NETFLIX Gremlins: The Wild Batch ,  Season 2B - MAX April 11 Your Friends and Neighbors , Season 1 - APPLE TV+ April 12 Doctor Who , Season 2 - DISNEY+ April 13 Isabela Merced and Bella Ramsay in The Last of Us Season 2. © HBO The Last of Us , Season 2 - MAX Pets , Season 1 - DISNEY+ Godfather of Harlem , Season 4 - PRIME VIDEO April 15 The Glass Dome , Season 1 - NETFLIX April 16 Government Cheese , Season 1 - APPLE TV+ Project UFO ,   Season 1 - NETFLIX April 17 #1 Happy Family USA , Season 1 - PRIME VIDEO Leverage: Redemption , Season 3 - PRIME VIDEO Ransom Canyon ,   Season 1 - NETFLIX April 18 iHostage - NETFLIX April 20 The Rehearsal , , Season 2 - MAX April 21 Pangolin: Kulu’s Journey  - NETFLIX April 22 Diego Luna in Andor Season 2. © LucasFilm Andor , Season 2 - DISNEY+ Stranger Things: The First Shadow - Broadway - NETFLIX April 23 Bullet Train Explosion - NETFLIX Carlos Alcaraz: My Way , Season 1 - NETFLIX April 24 You , Season 5 - NETFLIX Étoile , Season 1 - PRIME VIDEO April 25 Havoc  - NETFLIX April 30 Carême , Season 1 - APPLE TV+ Asterix & Obelix: The Big Fight , Season 1 - NETFLIX This article will be updated as more details emerge, so be sure to check back for the latest news!

Yellowjackets season 3 continues to push boundaries and test philosophy in the most dire circumstances in episode 6 by turning elements of last week's episode inside out. There is never a dull moment with this show. Yellowjackets has a knack for leading unsuspecting folks down one direction only to take a sharp left turn, leaving them completely bewildered as if the series is not traumatizing enough. Anyone who thought fate was sealed at the end of episode 5 would be immediately proven wrong by episode 6. Disclaimer: This article contains minor spoilers for Yellowjackets season 3. In episode 6, "Thanksgiving (Canada)", roles are reversed in the wilderness following Coach Ben's last-minute pardon from his death sentence due to Akilah's vision revealing him to be their bridge back home. Now the girls want to keep him alive while he wants to be dead, so he can be out of his misery since escape stopped being an option after Melissa (Jenna Burgess) cut the Achilles tendon in his remaining foot. The present day deals with Shauna (Melanie Lynskey) scrambling to decipher a digital audio tape given to her by her frantic daughter Callie (Sarah Desjardins) who got it from an unidentified stalker. Meanwhile, Misty (Christina Ricci) reaches closer to discovering who killed Lottie (Simone Kessell). Withering Mercy for Ben Looking at Ben (Steven Krueger) is painfully depressing. The tribe has him tied up and severed in high volumes of pain. They only keep him alive by bringing him food every day, which accomplishes nothing in relieving him of his suffering. Ben is hurt, tired, and deprived of dignity and freedom. He deeply regrets his execution being canceled because death is the only way to guarantee rest at this point. Throughout the episode, he refuses to eat and begs Natalie (Sophie Thatcher) to take him out. Still, she initially denies his request because she does not want to take away anyone's hope of going home, including his own. Sadly, she fails to realize his hope is already dead and he's just waiting to catch up until she concludes that keeping alive in so much agony is not being fair to him. Natalie has always had the strongest moral compass among the Yellowjackets, which is why she was appointed to be their leader. She is always trusted to do the right thing and what's best for her people, no matter what, but those are not the same. The moral dilemma Natalie faces is the anchor of this episode. She gradually advocates for the coach's killing until she takes the matter into her own hands at the cost of her rank. The Queen Falls, A Tyrant Rises The transition Natalie goes through in the episode is bittersweet. Seeing her finally deliver the mercy killing Ben wanted only to lose her rank to Shauna (Sophie Nélisse) stirs a mess of emotions. Viewers can feel gratification from her selflessly killing Ben, but it is impossible to avoid the fear and woe that comes from knowing the price she has to pay. Natalie is not in charge anymore, Shauna is. Shauna is technically the primary protagonist in this ensemble series and there is a worthy argument supporting why she should have been the leader in the first place. However, there is one problem; she is the absolute worst. Yellowjackets has never been about good vs evil, only survival of the fittest, so it makes sense having a flawed protagonist, but Shauna might be the antagonist of her show. She is jealous, vindictive, and malicious. It is difficult to hate her knowing the trauma she endured, but it is more difficult to admire her or justify her actions. Nélisse seems to know this as she portrays the character provocatively, like she is daring anyone to detest her, presenting an interesting contrast from Thatcher's Natalie, who welcomes everyone to love her. The Present Is Not A Gift The present-day arcs are not as engaging this time, they fall in the shadow of the past savagery in the wilderness. Callie, her mom Shauna, along with other adult counterparts, are still entertaining because of the talented cast, but their stories feel largely disjointed, struggling to be held together by Lottie's murder-mystery subplot. The most interesting piece of the puzzle follows the digital audio tape Callie reveals to her mother. It was left by an unknown creep who may or may not have killed Lottie. Callie wants to push through her fears to take a more proactive approach to protect her family, unfortunately for her, Shauna and her husband refuse to let her because they finally come to terms with the possibility of them being the worst parents in the world. Since then, Shauna sinks into her obsession to uncover what's on the tape, so she calls Van (Lauren Ambrose), who is away in a hotel suite with Taissa (Tawny Cypress), for a DAT player. Meanwhile, Misty interrogates Lottie's former disciple Lisa (Nicole Maines). That DAT saga takes a backseat for a revolving door of distracting interpersonal drama among the adult Yellowjackets. Other than Shauna, their issues interrupt the episode's progression, less time on that would have made a huge difference. The Wilderness Reigns The journey the young Yellowjackets face with Natalie, Ben, and Shauna gives the sixth episode a rich spicy flavor worthy of praise. Their arc is magnetic with the right amount of turmoil to keep you hooked. Their adult counterparts are still portrayed wonderfully by the actors behind them, it is just unfortunate seeing their present surpassed by their past in terms of story and progression this time. Rating: ★★★☆☆ About Yellowjackets Season Premiere Date:  February 15, 2025 Episode Count:  10 Executive Producer/Showrunner: Ashley Lyle Writers: Ashley Lyle, Bart Nickerson, Elise Brown, Rich Monahan, Katherine Kearns, Karen Joseph Adcock, Ameni Rosza, Sarah L. Thompson, Liz Phang, Libby Hill, Emily St. James, Jonathan Lisco, Terry Wesley, Julia Bicknell, Chantelle Wells, Cameron Brent Johnson, Alisha Brophy Directors: Eva Sørhaug, Daisy von Scherler Mayer, Ben Semanoff, Bille Woodruff, Karyn Kusama, Anya Adams, Jeffrey W. Byrd, Jennifer Morrison, Bart Nickerson, Deepa Mehta, Jamie Travis, Ariel Kleiman, Eduardo Sánchez, Liz Garbus, Scott Winant, Pete Chatmon, Jonathan Lisco Production:  Lionsgate Television, Beer Christmas Ltd. Showtime Networks Distribution:  Showtime and Paramount Plus Cast:   Melanie Lynskey, Sophie Nélisse, Tawny Cypress, Jasmin Savoy Brown, Sophie Thatcher, Samantha Hanratty, Courtney Eaton, Liv Hewson, Christina Ricci Synopsis: Yellowjackets is a horror story and teen drama about an elite high school girls' soccer team stranded in the remote wilderness after a devastating plane crash, forced to adapt in harrowing ways. The series follows a non-linear narrative to reveal the depths in which their adult lives were molded by their shared loss of innocence.

Television has been lacking a well written medical drama series for quite some time now and The Pitt came in and filled that hole pretty quick. The series has now released 11 episodes and it continues to get better with each episode. Noah Wyle in The Pitt . © Max Two reasons set this show apart from past and future medical shows alike, the first being the entire season takes place over the course of a 15-hour shift with each episode covering 1 hour of said shift. This allows for the audience to really feel like they are immersing themselves in a practical work shift for hospital healthcare providers. The second reason is the show takes time to highlight the relationship between the provider and the patient. Too many medical shows become too focused on relationships between the doctors and nurses and forget that at the end of the day, it's a show about helping people. Episode 11 kicks off following the explosive ending to Episode 10 which saw Dr. Robby confronting Dr. Langdon about the misuse of patient drugs. The series handled the build up to this moment so well throughout the past few episodes. We, as the audience, started to question whether Dr. Santos was actually onto something with Langdon or if she just held a grudge against her superior. This episode deals with the aftermath of sending home a senior resident in an already busy department. We get to see Dr. Robby begin to feel stressed as two major emergencies hit the ER following Langdon's departure. This episode also finally circles back to another pivotal moment for another character, Dr. Heather Collins. We previously saw that she experienced a miscarriage mid shift and has been tight lipped out it, especially around Dr. Robby. Collins admits the miscarriage and has a heart to heart with Robby following the announcement. They sit in the back of an ambulance where she confirms that she has been attempting to get pregnant using IVF. The two share a rather emotional scene together, something that hints at there being some history between them but still not giving us any indication to what it may have been.... (yet!). The episode has another explosive ending as there's an announcement there has been a shooter at PittFest (the music festival that Robby's step-son was attending with his girlfriend). Setting up another exciting yet potentially traumatizing episode that is going to leave the audience wanting more! Rating: ★★★★☆ About The Pit The Pitt . © Max Premiere Date:  March 13, 2025 Episode Count:  11 Showrunner: R. Scott Gemmill Writer: Elyssa Gershman Director: Quyen Tran Production:   John Wells Productions in association with Warner Bros. Television Distribution:  Max Cast:   Noah Wyle (Dr. Michael “Robby” Robinavitch), Tracey Ifeachor (Dr. Collins), Patrick Ball (Dr. Langdon), Katherine LaNasa (Dana Evans), Supriya Ganesh (Dr. Mohan), Fiona Dourif (Dr. McKay), Taylor Dearden (Dr. King), Isa Briones (Dr. Santos), Gerran Howell (Whitaker), Shabana Azeez (Javadi).  Synopsis: The Pitt  is a realistic examination of the challenges facing healthcare workers in today’s America as seen through the lens of the frontline heroes working in a modern-day hospital in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Each episode follows an hour of Dr. Robby’s (Wyle) 15-hour shift as the chief attendant in Pittsburgh Trauma Medical Hospital’s emergency room.