• The New Netflix Horror Series Too Scary To Finish

    You wanna see something really scary? It may have flown under the radar until now, but Netflix subscribers are taking to social media in droves to sing the dark praises of the original series Ares. It is, they say, scary as hell — so much so that some haven't even been able to finish it.

    By Mike Floorwalker March 20th, 2020 Read More
  • Why Walt From Narcos: Mexico Looks So Familiar

    We didn't actually meet the narrator of Narcos: Mexico's inaugural season until the final episode. When the man (named Walt Breslin) finally made his appearance, fans of the show were surprised to see a fairly familiar face. Here's why Walt from Narcos: Mexico looks so familiar.

    By Patrick Phillips March 20th, 2020 Read More
  • The Effect The Coronavirus Could Have On Netflix Is Surprising

    Amid the coronavirus outbreak, the World Health Organization has, among other things, recommended people stay indoors. Social isolation sounds like the perfect opportunity to binge-watch Netflix, but the steamer may still suffer negative effects from the COVID-19 outbreak.

    By AJ Caulfield March 12th, 2020 Read More
  • Why The Motel From The Umbrella Academy Looks So Familiar

    If you live in the Toronto area, where The Umbrella Academy is shot, you're bound to recognize a couple of local landmarks. A few eagle-eyed Redditors have pointed out a very specific one that's quite visible in the series: a little hotel that's a character of its own in the hit show Schitt's Creek.

    By Patrick Phillips March 6th, 2020 Read More
  • The Reason So Many Fans Love Klaus Hargreeves On The Umbrella Academy

    It didn't take viewers long to fall in love with Netflix's TV adaptation of Gerard Way and Gabriel Bá's Eisner award-winning comic The Umbrella Academy, which debuted in February 2019. In almost as quick a time, Robert Sheehan's Klaus Hargreeves also wormed his way into the hearts of series' fans.

    By Abbey White February 24th, 2020 Read More
  • Here's How Much Aidan Gallagher From The Umbrella Academy Is Actually Worth

    After premiering on Netflix in February 2019, The Umbrella Academy quickly became the dysfunctional family superhero team-up the world didn't know it needed. One of the series' most beloved stars, Aidan Gallagher, is more than earning his pay for his captivating, arguably show-stealing performance.

    By Patrick Phillips February 21st, 2020 Read More
  • Why Triss Merigold From The Witcher Looks So Familiar

    In November 2018, British actress Anna Shaffer was announced for the role of Triss Merigold on Netflix's The Witcher. No matter what the Witcher team chose to do with the character for the show, one thing is undeniable: the actress who plays her looks familiar. Here's where you've seen her before.

    By Natasha Lavender February 18th, 2020 Read More
  • The Real Reason The Umbrella Academy Has No Cell Phones

    Since debuting in early 2019, Netflix's unconventional superhero series The Umbrella Academy has become the talk of the town. Fans have heavily discussed its story, its characters, and its style — and have even started to question why cell phones don't seem to exist in the series' universe.

    By Patrick Phillips February 13th, 2020 Read More
  • Netflix Has A Valentine's Gift For People Without A Subscription

    Netflix wants non-subscribers to fall in love. In a video posted to the streamer's Twitter, Lana Condor and Noah Centineo — the stars of the hit Netflix original movie To All the Boys I've Loved Before — announced that those without a subscription are now able to watch the flick for free.

    By Mike Floorwalker February 13th, 2020 Read More
  • The Hidden Story Fans Are Missing In The Witcher

    You can learn a lot about a person from the way they fight, and in a new featurette for Netflix's The Witcher, fans discover who series hero Geralt truly is through a clash of swords. The scene makes up a hidden story fans have missed on The Witcher, and reveals a core part of Geralt's season 1 arc.

    By Abbey White February 11th, 2020 Read More
  • The Real Reason The Umbrella Academy Movie Was Cancelled

    It's hard to imagine that The Umbrella Academy wasn't always meant to be a TV series, but believe it or not, the adaptation of the comic book was originally intended to become a movie. Of course, that film never happened, and we know the reason why.

    By Robin Burks January 28th, 2020 Read More
  • The Witcher Showrunner Shares Original Pitch From 2017

    The Witcher's showrunner Lauren Hissrich spends a surprising amount of time on the subreddit dedicated to the Netflix show, interacting with the fandom. Recently, she posted a screenshot of her original pitch as submitted to Netflix brass in 2017 in hopes of getting the show greenlit for production.

    By Meg Bucholtz January 27th, 2020 Read More
  • The Real Reason The Nilfgaard Armor Is So Ugly On The Witcher

    They say that clothes make the man, and now fans finally know what the distinctive Nilfgardiaan armor from The Witcher says about the southern kingdom's army. Showrunner Lauren Schmidt Hissrich recently explained the thought process behind the warrior-wear that some fans found incredibly ugly.

    By Abbey White January 24th, 2020 Read More
  • The Reason So Many Fans Hate Pogo On The Umbrella Academy

    He suffered one of the more brutal deaths on the first season of Netflix's superhero series The Umbrella Academy — and some fans believe the brilliant chimpanzee Pogo (voiced with soulful sincerity by Adam Godley) got what he deserved. But what's the reason for all the Pogo hate?

    By Patrick Phillips January 22nd, 2020 Read More
  • Why The Cabin From The Umbrella Academy Looks So Familiar

    Close to the end of The Umbrella Academy season 1, several of the characters head to a remote cabin in the woods. It's this innocuous building that caught Netflix users' attention: this very same cozy cabin has appeared in a distinctly un-cozy movie, plus a few other series.

    By Natasha Lavender January 17th, 2020 Read More
  • The Witcher Scene That Means More Than You Think

    As The Witcher showrunner Lauren Schmidt Hissrich began adapting the high-fantasy world, she was sure to leave some room for an obvious nod or two to those who entered the fabled world through their consoles. Here's the scene in the Netflix series that means more than you think.

    By Abbey White January 14th, 2020 Read More
  • Why We're Worried About The Future Of The Umbrella Academy

    As we anxiously await the season 2 premiere of Netflix's latest comic book adaptation The Umbrella Academy, there are already a lot of questions concerning the possibility of additional seasons. Here's why we're worried about the future of The Umbrella Academy.

    By Patrick Phillips January 9th, 2020 Read More
  • Why The Cast Of The Witcher Looks So Familiar

    The Witcher features a stellar cast, and there’s no doubt that fans have recognized some of the show's phenomenal actors but, despite their best efforts, can't quite place them. So let's glance over these performers' past accomplishments and figure out why the cast of The Witcher looks so familiar.

    By Morgana Santilli January 6th, 2020 Read More
  • Why Zola From The Witcher Looks So Familiar

    Fans of Netflix's The Witcher likely recognized Anna-Louise Plowman, who portrays Zola, the woman who rescues and tries to adopt Freya Allan's Ciri. Though her part on The Witcher was a relatively brief one, Plowman is no stranger to roles on popular TV series. Here's where you've seen her before.

    By Natasha Lavender January 3rd, 2020 Read More
  • The Ending Of The Witcher Explained

    Netflix's The Witcher delivers on its promise of high-fantasy monster hunting, but it's not always easy to follow. If you made it to the end of the first season and feel a little lost, it's not your fault. Here's what you need to know.

    By Christopher Gates January 2nd, 2020 Read More
  • Why Stregobor From The Witcher Looks So Familiar

    There are more than a few actors in The Witcher's supporting cast that are sure to be familiar to viewers — chief among them Lars Mikkelsen, who portrays the conflicted dark wizard/illusionist Stregobor on the hit Netflix series. Here's why he looks so familiar.

    By Patrick Phillips January 1st, 2020 Read More
  • Why Ciri From The Witcher Looks So Familiar

    Freya Allan's role as Princess Ciri on Netflix's The Witcher is undoubtedly the breakout moment of her career. At only 18, Allan's only just getting started, but she already had some good luck even before landing this major gig. Here's where you may have seen her before.

    By Meg Bucholtz December 31st, 2019 Read More
  • The Most Watched Netflix Movie Of 2019 Is Not What You Think

    Netflix has revealed its top movie of 2019... and it's probably not the one you think. In a year in which the streamer fielded original films from Martin Scorsese and Michael Bay, its most popular movie was Murder Mystery, starring Jennifer Aniston and Adam Sandler.

    By Mike Floorwalker December 31st, 2019 Read More