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⚡ Quick Take

• Netflix’s The Boroughs, which premiered in May 2026, has already been cancelled and won’t return for season 2.
• The show’s budget and drop in viewership are apparently the cause.
• Matt and Ross Duffer, creators of Netflix’s Stranger Things, served as executive producers for the show.

Sci-fi mystery series The Boroughs was Matt and Ross Duffer’s newest project after Stranger Things concluded last year. But, after just one season, Netflix has suddenly cancelled the show. The show had some big names, too. Alfred Molina, a.k.a Tobey Maguire’s Doc Ock, and Geena Davis, Thelma of Thelma and Louise, were just two of the various stars who appeared in the show.

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The star-studded cast alongside the SFX-heavy subject matter, according to The Hollywood Reporter, required a hefty budget; “sci-fi is expensive.”

In addition, The Duffers’ production house, Upside Down Pictures, made an August 2025 deal with Paramount. They ended their deal with Netflix this April. According to Deadline, the show garnered almost 20 million views in its first week on Netflix. However, it experienced a swift drop to just over 3 million in its second week out. Both of these factors could also explain Netflix’s decision to cut the show.

For those who still haven’t seen the one-season-wonder, here is a synopsis:

In a seemingly perfect retirement community, a crew of unlikely heroes must stop an otherworldly threat from stealing the one thing they don’t have: time.

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The Boroughs has appeared on Netflix’s “Top 10” list since it dropped in May. And, as previously reported by Deadline, season two writers had begun to convene in hopes of getting ahead. The show was projected to span three seasons, and everybody on the team hoped for a renewal, including star Alfred Molina.

“We’ve got a great premise. The sets are all there. I’d love to do more.”

Unfortunately, this was not enough in light of the show’s expenses, the drop in viewership, and the Duffer Brothers’ move to Paramount, so The Boroughs is now officially cancelled. For Netflix, it probably was as simple as weighing the costs versus the benefits of continuing this now-short story.

Recently, Paramount announced it will be working on an “event movie” with the brothers. The studio has kept any further details from reaching the public, other than that it will come out in November 2028.

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⚡ Quick Take

• Rockstar Games has set a June pre-order date for GTA IV once again. The game will still likely arrive in November 2026.

In a slightly irritating turn of events, Grand Theft Auto VI has been delayed once again. Gamers will have to wait almost 6 months longer to play the game, as Grand Theft Auto VI‘s makers announced Thursday that they’re pushing back the release date to November 19, 2026. C’mon, guys, we just wanna steal some cars already. And it seems that this date is sticking because pre-orders will be available starting on June 25.

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Previously, Take-Two Interactive broke the news of the new Grand Theft Auto VI release date delay as part of its quarterly earnings report on November 6. A statement from CEO Strass Zelnick is as follows:

“Rockstar Games will now release Grand Theft Auto VI on November 19, 2026, and we remain both excited and confident they will deliver an unrivalled blockbuster entertainment experience,” Zelnick said.

“We are sorry for adding additional time to what we realize has been a long wait, but these extra months will allow us to finish the game with the level of polish you have come to expect and deserve,” Rockstar Games added in a blog post. “We want to thank you again for your patience and support. While the wait is a little longer, we are incredibly excited for players to experience the sprawling state of Leonida and a return to modern day Vice City.”

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Rockstar Delays GRAND THEFT AUTO VI to 2026

Unfortunately, this isn’t the first time the highly anticipated game has been delayed, either. The original 2025 release date was first pushed back earlier this year, when the company set a new date for May 2026. That decision rocked the gaming world, causing the whole industry to take a $2.7 billion dollar hit. With yet another Grand Theft Auto VI delay, our patience is growing thin—we can only replay the first trilogy of games for so long.

Rockstar Games When Will Grand Theft Auto VI Finally Release?

The GTA franchise is one of the biggest in the gaming industry, with GTA VI being one of the most anticipated video games in years. The trailer, released in May, absolutely exploded online with 475 million views and counting. For long-time fans of the franchise, it is truly frustrating to have to wait any longer. But, wait we must. The new game takes place in Vice City, though details remain scarce. After this latest delay, Grand Theft Auto VI will now release on November 19, 2026.

Fingers crossed, at least.

Originally published November 6, 2025.

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What do you do if you’re nerdy and you own a pet? You make sure their accessories celebrate your favorite fandom, of course. Honestly, it’s not like they have much of a choice but to align with your interests. For those of us who love and adore Pokémon, there’s a new pet accessory line, Pokémon Playful Partners, that will bring a lot of fannish fun and adorableness to your furry loved one’s life. 

There are several items included in this new lineup for both cats, dogs, and maybe even other small friends like bunnies, including pet blankets, feeding bowls and silicone mats, beds, collars, leashes, and harnesses in several sizes. I personally own a big ole Labrador/German Shepherd mixed breed girl named Waffles, who is over 100lbs and quickly fell in love with the sample Pokémon Playful Partners pet blanket that was sent to me by Pokémon. 

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We also received the smaller pet bowls, which we will use for snacks and those special times when we give her a little human food, like chicken and rice. The silicone mat is good quality and easy to clean, a plus for a drooly dog like mine. And the leash, while not made for her size, will be a great gift that I’ll pass on to my good pal who owns a Dachshund.

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While many pet collections can often favor smaller dogs, it is nice to see several options run up through a large size. And, there’s a price point that works for every budget, with can covers for cats at $9.99, pet blankets for $39.99, and a large pet bed at $189.99. I really wish I could fit my adult human body into that Snorlax pet bed/couch, which is the priciest item at $229.99. But, then again, can you really put a price on your pet’s happiness. Of course not! Check out a few more photos of the collection to see if you wanna catch ‘em all. 

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The brand also partnered with the Louisiana SPCA Animal Protection Organization to host a pet adoption event in New Orleans during the 2026 Pokémon North America International Championships, which took place from June 12-14. So, hopefully many pets found their new furever homes.  

The Pokémon Playful Partners collection is currently on sale, so head over to the website and grab something cute for your companion.

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⚡ Quick Take

• The best and the most interesting (non-spoiler) things we learned about House of the Dragon season three from some of the show’s biggest stars.

Sunday nights on HBO are about to be full of fire and blood once again. House of the Dragon is returning for its third season. What can we expect from the show this time around? Nerdist found out from the cast when we took part in a series of virtual media roundtables. We heard from Larys and Aegon and the three new baseborn dragonriders. But we also spoke with highborn members of House Targaryen, famous sea commanders, the Greens, and the mysterious lady of Harrenhal.

From betraying allies and the burden of shooting in heavy armor, to witch therapy and more, these were some of the best and most interesting things we learned about House of the Dragon season three from Steve Toussaint, Abubakar Salim, Fabian Frankel, Olivia Cooke, Freddie Fox, Ewan Mitchell, and Gayle Rankin.

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On the challenge of wearing costume heavy costumes, especially armor in battle sequences.

Abubakar Salim (Alyn of Hull): Oh, it’s horrible.

Steve Toussaint (Ser Corlys Velaryon): It’s hoooorrible.

Salim: There’s a moment we filmed where Alyn goes into the water and [director] Loni [Peristere] specifically wanted me to be in the water with all these ropes around me. What was so funny is that I couldn’t stay down long enough because the water just kept raising my suit so I was floating like a baby. It was the most ridiculous thing. There were times as well where my helmet would bob up. And it’s more how embarrassing it made you look rather than necessarily how cool it was.

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Toussaint: It’s the thing about the helmet. When we did the Battle of the Stepstones in season one, I had said, “Oh, I don’t think I’ll wear a helmet.” And they were like, “No, I think you should.” And it was went back and forth. Eventually I lost. I had to wear the helmet and it just kept you doing this sort of thing [he indicates it moved up and down]. And you’re like, “That’s not sexy. No.” So when we came to do this battle, when I knew we were doing this battle, I put in a word very early. I was like, “I don’t think he’d have a helmet, would he? ” And again, went back and forth. Luckily this time I had the stunt guys on my side.

“We found a way. We’re going to get you going to fall down, your helmet’s going to drop off, and then you won’y have it on.” Because that’s one of the hardest things. It’s bad enough with all that stuff anyway, all the armor stuff, trying to be flexible. But then you’ve got this thing that’s sliding down, blocking your eyes. Oh, it’s awful.

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Fabien Frankel (Ser Criston Cole): I’d like to take this [question about armor] because I’ve actually been wearing it for six years. The first season, to get it on and off, it was like 12 minutes on, 12 minutes off. So if you needed to do anything that required you to be out of your armor, that was a 25 minute break for production. Which is insane. The whole production stops for 25 minutes.

So you’d spend the whole day in it. It was tough to eat, it was tough to sit, it was tough to sleep. It was tough on my neck, my shoulders. But that said, halfway through season one, they made part of it removable. As you can tell, you’ve opened up a deep wound.

Freddie Fox (Ser Gwayne Hightower): Never, ever heard about before.

Frankel: Yeah, clearly no one’s ever heard me before.

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Fox: I try and spend most of my day trying to convince production to let me take bits of it off. I have a particular hatred of my helmet.

Olivia Cooke (Alicent Hightower): :big laugh: I just remembered, because you wear a wig and so the helmet comes off.

Fox: It’s not that. That’s not the problem. It made me look like a tit.

Frankel: The shape of the helmet. It’s the same one Rhys (Ifans) had.

Fox: Rhys looks like a fridge. I look like the end of end of a….

Cooke: The end of a penis.

Fox: Yeah, end of a penis.

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On whether Alicent has considered what her offer to Rhaenyra will mean for loyal Green allies.

Cooke: I think she has. She’s sort of weighed up all the offers that she could have made Rhaenyra, and I think she tried to give offers that had lesser personal stakes. But she knew she had to offer Aegon on and Aegon’s head, because that’s the only way people will transfer their loyalty to Rhaenyra.

She had a very, very long horse ride back to [King’s Landing] to contemplate what she’s done.

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What Alicent thinks of her current relationship with Rhaenyra.

Cooke: I don’t know if she’s cognizant of where she stands with Rhaenyra. I don’t think that’s her priority. In lieu of fixing the wrongs that she has done within the kingdom, she’s just focused on survival. Preparing the Red Keep for as safe as possible transition of power and getting her and Helaena just out of harm’s way. That’s sort of where she is at in the first two episodes, but she keeps being waylaid and interrupted in some of the worst ways possible.

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If Alys Rivers and Daemon’s scenes from season two influenced Aemond and Alys’ interactions in seaosn three since the Targaryens princes are reflections of one another.

Ewan Mitchell (Prince Regent Aemond Targaryen): Not so much. In many ways [Aemon and Daemon] have this very symbiotic, two sides of the same coin kind of nature between them. Even though they’ve not met since season one, they’re both very much on paths that you feel like they’re going to come back together at some point. And you know that if and when they do, it’d be catastrophic in nature.

Aemond, he’s on his own journey. And I certainly did rewatch the moment when Daemon flies to Harrenhal and takes the castle with very little resistance and seeing how I can play that. Whereas Aemond, he meets a lot of resistance. So that was always something that I did draw on for inspiration. I mean, I think Matt Smith’s performances, they’re always gems of inspiration in that.

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What it’s like getting to play Alys Rivers who often pops up without warning.

Gayle Rankin (Alys Rivers): It’s so much fun. I mean, I wish I was her. It adds, hopefully, a bit of an element of surrealist comedy in some ways. She’s so serious and kind of intense, but she’s also so deeply wise and has lived this life a million times. There’s fun in all of this for her. It’s a bit of a game, which isn’t for so many of the characters. This is not a game and I like how she can flip flop between those two different kinds of vibes.

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On seeing completed episode with all of the special effects.

Mitchell: It’s incredible. So much of the work is done for you as an actor with the costumes. Caroline McCall’s costumes, they just hold so much gravitas. They inform your performances to such an extent.

Aemond’s new threads, his armor, the way that makes you posture up, the kind of silhouette that strikes, it really does just inform your performance. He is this machine. He has this almost unbeatable, relentless energy. So as an actor, it’s quite difficult not to play into that as well. You always want to find a fine line with those things.

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Whether Alys is always performing with Daemon or if does she genuinely care about him.

Rankin: What the painful truth is that Alys Rivers does really care about Daemon. It’s hard to know when anyone is performing, especially in this kind of world where everybody needs to get something and everybody just trying to get what they want. But what’s painful about the relationship for Alys is she does come to really care for him. And that’s because she knows a lot about what’s going to happen to him.

What Aemond and Alys Rivers learn about one another in season three.

Mitchell: What I love about Harrenhal in season two is like it’s almost like the White Lotus of Westeros. You saw it with Daemon. He has all of his toxins drawn out of him. He has to face his past head on and hopefully, in some way shape or form, grow from it, being accepting of some of the things that he’s done. And if Aemond is going to check into Harrenhal and spend any amount of time there, I’d love Aemond to go through a similar process as well with this therapist being Alice Rivers.

Ranking: The most enticing thing about the relationship on paper, like knowing it was going to happen and occur was that like, how is it going to differ from her relationship with Daemon? Because it had to, because they’re different people. So I was like, “Oh wow, what’s this going to be? Because it can’t be the same.” And there’s a lot of juicy, exciting, surprising stuff that kind of comes about and she learns a lot about herself.

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Whether Alys has could manipulate anybody in this story or if powerful men with mommy issues are especially vulnerable?

Rankin: That’s definitely on her specialty list as a therapist. It’s giving this kind of issue that I specialize in. But what’s also exciting is that you can get a flavor of her being ready to move on from that and open up to other parts of herself and other powers that she may have that other kinds of issues.

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⚡ Quick Take

• There are a few shows that are either ending or have the unfortunate luck of being canceled altogether in 2026.

Another year of television will usher in more memorable moments and brilliant characters. But, with the joys of new shows and returning ones alike, there is the sad side of becoming invested into a series. It is not uncommon for show cancellations to happen in this streaming era before a show even gets to find its stride. And, like all good things in life, a series has to come to an end at some point. We hate to say goodbye but we always cherish the narrative journey. In 2026, there are quite a few shows that either got an unfortunate cancellation notice or are simply ending, perhaps wrapping up the plan of their creative team. Let’s get into what shows we will have to say goodbye to this year. 

ShowNetwork/StreamerStatusFinal Season/Episode InfoThe BoroughsNetflixCanceledSeason 1 is the final seasonAccess HollywoodNBCCanceledSeason 30 is the final seasonEmily in ParisNetflixEndingSeason 6 is the final seasonThe Night AgentNetflixEndingSeason 4 is the final seasonGen VPrime VideoCanceledCanceled after season 2FromMGM+EndingSeason 5 is the final seasonTalamasca: The Secret OrderAMCCanceledCanceled after season 1Star Trek: Starfleet AcademyParamount+EndingWill end with season 2HacksHBOEndingSeason 5 is the final seasonThe BoysPrime VideoEndingSeason 5 is the final seasonThe Late Show with Stephen ColbertCBSEndingSeries finale airs May 21, 2026The Walking Dead: Daryl DixonAMCEndingSeason 4 is the final seasonOutlanderStarzEndingSeason 8 is the final seasonGood OmensPrime VideoEndingConcludes with a 90-minute final episodeThe WitcherNetflixEndingSeason 5 is the final seasonAll AmericanThe CWEndingSeason 8 is the final seasonThe Way HomeHallmark ChannelEndingSeason 4 is the final seasonJump To: All the TV Shows Canceled or Ending in 2026:

• The Boroughs (Netflix)
• Access Hollywood (NBC)
• Emily in Paris (Netflix)
• The Night Agent (Netflix)
• Gen V (Prime Video)
• From (MGM+)
• Talamasca: The Secret Order (AMC)
• Star Trek: Starfleet Academy (Paramount+)
• Hacks (HBO)
• The Boys  (Prime Video)
• The Late Show with Stephen Colbert  (CBS)
• The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon  (AMC)
• Outlander (Starz)
• Good Omens (Prime Video)
• The Witcher  (Netflix)
• All American  (The CW)
• The Way Home  (Hallmark Channel)

The Boroughs (Netflix)Netflix

Alas, it’s curtains for this Duffer Brothers series at Netflix. Netflix has canceled The Boroughs, which aired in May and was canceled in June, after only one season. Per The Hollywood Reporter, Netflix cites the expense of sci-fi as an issue. But surely, the Duffer Brothers’ move to Paramount couldn’t have helped things.

For those who missed the series altogether, here is The Boroughs‘ synopsis. “In a seemingly perfect retirement community, a grieving newcomer’s monstrous encounter inspires him to join a misfit crew of unlikely heroes who uncover a dark secret that proves their ‘golden years’ are more dangerous, and they are more formidable, than anyone expects.” We guess we’ll have to wait and see what the Duffer Brothers do next, including their mysterious “event movie.”

Access Hollywood (NBC)

Access Hollywood began in 1996 and has stood as one of the best-known names in on-air entertainment news. But now, after 30 seasons, NBC has canceled the familiar series. We guess you can come and get your news from Nerdist instead. The series will continue on into the summer before ending sometime this year.

Emily in Paris (Netflix)

Another Netflix series is ending. Netflix announced that Emily in Paris‘ sixth season would be its last. Series creator Darren Star shared, “Making Emily in Paris with this extraordinary cast and crew has been the trip of a lifetime. As we embark on the final season, I am so grateful to Netflix, Paramount, and, most importantly, the fans who have taken this incredible journey with us. We can’t wait to share this last chapter with you. Thank you for letting us be a part of your lives, inspiring your dreams of travel and your love of Paris. We will always have Emily in Paris.”

The Night Agent (Netflix)Netflix

Netflix’s thriller series The Night Agent will officially end with season four. Series creator Shawn Ryan shares, “Ever since the initial success of ‘The Night Agent,’ I’ve been obsessed with eventually delivering a proper and thrilling conclusion to the show and to Peter Sutherland’s journey. I’m so grateful to Netflix and Sony Pictures Television for partnering with me on The Night Agent and for giving us the space to deliver a definitive final season to our worldwide legion of fans. We are hard at work to complete our story and to make our final season one our fans will never forget.”

Season four of the Netflix series is currently in production.

Gen V (Prime Video)Prime Video

Alas, as The Boys sails off into the sunset with its final season, Prime Video has canceled Gen V as well. This The Boys spinoff series lasted two seasons before getting the axe. We’re sad not to see any more of the college-aged Supes, but we guess without the main series, this one no longer felt relevant. We’ll miss you, Gen V.

From (MGM+)MGM+

MGM+ has renewed From for a fifth and final season, marking the end of the series. The sci-fi horror series starring Lost‘s Harold Perrineau is set to air season four this spring, and its final-season writers’ room has already opened. Speaking to The Hollywood Reporter, creator John Griffin revealed, “There was a fair amount of soul-searching. But we all came to the realization that if we made that sixth season, it would be for us, because it’s just too hard to say goodbye.”

He additionally noted: “In full transparency, five seasons was always the goal, but we always wanted to let the story tell us when it was time to end. When we reached the end of season three and the death of Jim (Eion Bailey), it felt like we reached the end of the beginning. Similarly, season four very naturally feels like the beginning of the end. We’ve had the opportunity to tell this story from the beginning the way we really wanted to tell it, with the full support of Michael Wright and everybody over at MGM. It’s rare you get to tell this type of story and give it the life you feel it needs, to let the story decide when it’s time to end.”

From season four will release on April 19.

Talamasca: The Secret Order (AMC)AMC

Alas, AMC’s first Anne Rice Immortal Universe series to be cancelled is Talamasca: The Secret Order. The Talamasca series told an original story set in Anne Rice’s world, not following any specific novel or original source material, but expanding upon the idea of the Talamasca spy organization to tell a new tale. Many quite liked the series’ characters, including Guy Anatole, played by Nicholas Denton, and the vampire Jasper, played by William Fichtner. But it feels like the show’s story just didn’t fully come together. For our part, we enjoyed the chemistry between the leads, but felt it wasn’t campy or queer enough to compete with AMC’s Interview with the Vampire, which truly hit a home run. And so, Talamasca: The Secret Order ends after only one season.

A statement from AMC makes it sound like we could see the characters elsewhere in the franchise, so we’ll hold out hope for that.

Star Trek: Starfleet Academy (Paramount+)Paramount+

This YA centric series just wrapped up its first season, and seemed to have promise with another season already in progress. Hopefully, the creatives for this Paramount+ series wrote their scripts without any major cliffhangers, because Star Trek: Starfleet Academy is cancelled and will end with season two. Welp.

It speaks to our current TV climate where shows barely get a chance to find their footing before going on the chopping block. What if viewership went up in season 2, which wrapped production in early 2026? I guess we will never know.

“We’re incredibly proud of the ambition, passion, and creativity that went into bringing Star Trek: Starfleet Academy to life,” CBS Studios and Paramount+ said in a joint statement. “The series introduced audiences to a bold new group of characters, welcomed familiar faces, and expanded the Star Trek universe in exciting new ways.

Hacks (HBO)

HBO Max confirmed that season five will be the final round for its comedy series Hacks. A trailer for its last season gave fans both delight and sadness. The show returns on April 9 with its series finale on May 28.

The Boys (Prime Video)Prime Video

It’s been quite the wild ride with Butcher and Homelander. This Prime Video series, an adaptation of Garth Ennis’ comic series, gave us a raunchy and hyper violent look into what a would would be like if superpowered individuals had mostly terrible intentions. We’ve watched Wee Hughie grow up to be a boss, Kimiko’s healing journey, MM process his childhood trauma, and a surprising redemption arc for A-Train, among other great storylines. Now, with the US in a political crisis and supes throwing humans into detention centers, it is time to see how this show will end in 2026. The Boys’ fifth and final season will premiere on April 8 and we are grateful that this series will get to tell its full story. 

The Late Show with Stephen Colbert (CBS)

One TV show that will be cancelled in 2026 is The Late Show with Stephen Colbert. The circumstances behind bringing this series to an end are complicated, to say the least. Colbert is known for being openly critical of both CBS and our current president, which isn’t unusual for the average late show host. While the company says that his thoughts are not behind the cancellation, it is interesting that they co-exist. The series finale will air on May 21. 

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THE LATE SHOW WITH STEPHEN COLBERT Will End This MayThe Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon (AMC)AMC

Daryl’s journey across seasons (now with his bestie Carol in tow) will come to an end after four seasons. From the dangers of France to Spain, Daryl has honestly been having so much fun getting into various messy shenanigans that I don’t think he really wants to go back home. With filming wrapped for the series back in November, we can certainly expect this final chapter to air as this show ends sometime in 2026. Will it set up a Walking Dead event that reunites all the original series’ main players? We will have to see. 

Outlander (Starz)

After a whopping eight seasons and twelve years, Outlander is coming to an end. That almost feels unheard of in today’s times where a show can take 3-5 years off between seasons… if it gets more than one or two seasons at all. This historical fantasy series fervent fanbase will get to know how this long-running saga ends when its final round runs from March to May of this year. (And if you just can’t wait, there’s always the books to turn to.)

Good Omens (Prime Video)Prime Video

Good Omens‘ future was very much in the air following season two’s heart wrenching ending. But, despite the allegations swirling around Neil Gaiman, who is no longer creatively attached to the show, there will be an ending to this series. It will not come in a season but rather a 90-minute episode to wrap things up. Hopefully, Aziraphale and Crowley will get the happy final moments that they deserve. 

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Aziraphale and Crowley Deserve Their GOOD OMENS Happy EndingThe Witcher (Netflix)

Back in 2024, Netflix’s live-action fantasy series based on games by the same name, The Witcher was renewed for a fifth and final season. Season four aired in the Fall of 2025 with Liam Hemsworth taking the reins as Geralt of Rivia from Henry Cavill. And considering that season four and five were filmed back to back, it is pretty certain that this story will come to an end before 2026 is over. 

All American (The CW)

Besides the greatness that is Ted Lasso, sports dramas usually fall outside of our nerdy wheelhouse. But All American feels like a slice of a time when The CW was ruling the airwaves with ensemble dramas that seemingly never ended. Sadly, All American is about to be all over when season eight premieres sometime in 2026. That’s eight seasons in eight years, which is a pretty darn good run. 

The Way Home (Hallmark Channel)

This is also a little outside of our normal coverage zone considering it is a Hallmark series. But the premise is one that would grab the attention of those of us who like time traveling and drama that punches us in the feels. The series follows three generations of women—matriarch Del, her adult daughter Kat, and Kat’s teenage daughter Alice—who live on a small Canadian farm.

There are some deep family wounds, but there’s also a pond that allows certain people to time travel. Alice (and others) begin to jump through time and cause a domino effect along the way. The Way Home’s fourth and last season begins to air on April 19, making it yet another show ending in 2026. 

Originally published on March 3, 2026.

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⚡ Quick Take

• Lakeshore Records is releasing a limited-edition 2xLP vinyl of The Mighty Nein‘s soundtrack.
• The Mighty Nein, Critical Role‘s second animated series, was a big success in 2025.

After Critical Role’s success with its animated series, The Legend of Vox Machina, its second show, set 20 years later, The Mighty Nein, made quite a splash in November 2025. The show, described by our own Dan Casey as “dark fantasy,“ received a glowing review from our team. Every aspect of the fantastical animated world was point-perfect, including its sound. And that’s why, today, we’re thrilled to exclusively reveal that The Mighty Nein soundtrack is getting a limited-edition vinyl release.

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Neal Acree, the same composer who worked on Vox Machina, created a soundtrack for the new series, which Critical Role CEO Travis Willingham called “Tron meets fantasy.” Two things we like a lot. Now, as mentioned, we have some exclusive insights into the new form The Mighty Nein soundtrack is taking: a limited-edition vinyl package from Lakeshore Records.

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The Mighty Nein soundtrack package will include a 2xLP “Gold & Cobalt” vinyl in a gatefold cover that will hold inner sleeves and liner notes, both covered in blue-tinted artwork from the show. Combined, the two records will include a total of 28 tracks, with 14 on each. The cover itself is also decorated top to bottom with Mighty Nein characters. We’ve listed the tracks below to get you excited about what you might expect to hear AND to remind you of all the feels you got when you first watched the scenes. Bawling our eyes out at “The Little Spark That Became a Firestorm” already.

Neal Acree, the series’ composer, worked on the Overwatch and World of Warcraft soundtracks alongside his compositions for Critical Role, so we know he is not playing around. His many other credits include over 30 feature films. The Mighty Nein soundtrack leans very electronic but still maintains a cinematic feel, and we bet it will sound even more amazing on vinyl. Acree manages to seamlessly combine intense, choir-like vocals and dramatic drum beats with pulsing synthpop. One of the tracks features Auli’i Cravalho of Moana. Another, Anika Noni Rose, the voice of Tiana in Princess and the Frog. Despite featuring Disney princess vocalists, the songs truly capture that dark, mysterious feeling the show itself embodies.

This The Mighty Nein limited-edition vinyl package will be available in stores beginning on August 7. And you can pre-order it today!

For those who don’t already know, here’s The Mighty Nein‘s synopsis, just as a reminder: “The Mighty Nein follows a group of fugitives and outcasts, bound by secrets and scars. But when a powerful arcane relic known as “The Beacon” falls into dangerous hands, they must learn to work together to save the realm and stop reality itself from unraveling.“

The Mighty Nein Vinyl Track Listing

Side A – 17:24 mins approx
01. Welcome
02. Beacon Heist
03. Beau Investigates
04. Maybe We Can Help Each Other
05. The Key To Everything
06. Vandran

Side B –14:52 mins approx.
07. It’s Here
08. Fjord’s Promise
09. Who Will You Be? – Anika Noni Rose and Habib
10. Barn Crashing
11. Time Pries All Things Away
12. Jester Leaves Home
13. Fletching and Moondrop’s Traveling Carnival of Curiosities
14. Toya, The Vivid Voice – Auli’i Cravalho and Habib

Side C – 18:53 mins approx
15. Showstopper
16. A Show to Remember
17. A Cobalt Soul Monk
18. The Devil Toad of Xhorhas
19. Toadal Annihilation
20. She Was Already Gone
21. We Are The Mighty Nein
22. Welcome to Soltryce Academy
23. You’re Not Alone

Side D – 20:36 mins approx
24. The Little Spark That Became a Firestorm
25. The Orphan Maker
26. Trust Fall
27. I’m Not Crazy
28. Consecution

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⚡ Quick Take

• For its latest Next Level launch, DC Comics is giving fresh starts to the Teen Titans, the Legion of Super-Heroes, and the Doom Patrol.

Three of DC Comics’ most legendary superhero teams are getting ready for a big comeback, as the publisher has announced that Teen Titans, Legion of Super-Heroes, and the Doom Patrol are relaunching this fall as part of the DC Next Level initiative. This new rollout, which has given fans critically acclaimed new takes on characters like Batwoman, Deathstroke, and Lobo, among others. And now, it focuses on several teams that are iconic in DC lore. Each one of these first issues lands this September. You can read up on the details for each one below:

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The first grand return is for the Legion of Super-Heroes. This is one of DC Comics’ earliest teams, who have been active for almost 70 years. The last time the heroes of the 31st century had their own title was back in 2021. So it’s been a long hiatus. You can read the official synopsis for Legion of Super-Heroes #1 down below, and check out several different covers for the Legion’s big relaunch:

One thousand years after the Last Son of Krypton’s rocket crashed on the Kent Farm comes a new future inspired by the Man of Tomorrow! But this new future is in danger! Superheroes are outlawed! Deadly enforcers known as the Persuaders keep the populace of the United Planets in check! Worlds are at war! And this dark tomorrow’s last glimmer of hope, R.J. Brande, has been brutally murdered. Can the mysterious Brainiac 1 of 5 solve Brande’s murder?

To restore hope to the universe, he must assemble a legion of gifted young rebels from across the cosmos! But they are scattered across the universe! Witness the dawn of a new future in DC Comics architect Joshua Williamson and Eisner-winning superstar artist Hayden Sherman’s Legion of Super-Heroes… you will never look at tomorrow the same way again! Legion of Super‑Heroes #1, a 40‑page debut issue written by Eisner-nominated Joshua Williamson (Superman) with art and cover by Hayden Sherman (Absolute Wonder Woman).

Issue #1 features variant covers by Jim Lee (card stock and foil), Mark Spears, Yasmine Putri, Hayden Sherman, Dan Mora (Michael J. Fox cameo), and V Ken Marion (1:25), will publish on September 2. Legion of Super‑Heroes #1 will retail for $3.99 US for the main cover, $4.99 US for card stock variants, and $6.99 US for the foil variant.

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We’ve had an adult version of the Titans for several years now. One that continues in DC’s New Titans series. Yet it’s been some time since we’ve had any Teen Titans in the DCU. Now, a new supergroup of young metahumans is forming under that name once again. And fan-favorite former Robin, Jason Todd, a.k.a. the Red Hood, leads them. Here’s the synopsis for this fresh take on one of DC’s signature brands, along with the main and variant covers:

When one of their own vanishes after attending a rally for Ascend—a fast-growing youth movement training kids to survive in a world shaped by superhuman conflict—Fairplay, Cheshire Cat, Proxy, and Wildcard will do whatever it takes to find their friend, including teaming up with Red Hood! Jason thinks they’re soft and reckless. They don’t understand how he can still kill people. Now they have to work together—whether they like it or not!

Created by Kyle Higgins and Daniele Di Nicuolo, the acclaimed team behind Power Rangers: Shattered Grid and Image Comics’ Massive-Verse, this series channels the same mix of heart, scope, and style that has defined their work together—blending cinematic storytelling and Di Nicuolo’s dynamic, expressive art to bring the next generation of heroes to life.

Teen Titans #1, a 32‑page debut issue written by Kyle Higgins (Radiant Black) with art and cover by Daniele Di Nicuolo (Nightwing) and featuring variant covers by Dan Mora (card stock and foil), Jim Cheung, Sanford Greene (1:25), and Hayden Sherman (Next Level), along with a card stock blank sketch cover, will publish on September 2. Teen Titans #1 will retail for $3.99 US for the main cover, $4.99 US for card stock variants, and $6.99 US for the foil variant.

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And last but certainly not least, DC’s team of super freaks returns, with a new take on its original lineup. After becoming a cult hit on HBO Max for four seasons, the Doom Patrol returns at last. And with what looks like one of their trippiest series yet. The official description for the series, along with the various covers, can be seen below:

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The Doom Patrol is broke. Adopting a heroes-for-hire business model to stave off financial and emotional ruin, the team finds itself responding to what seems like a simple case—a missing cat. But when this case proves to be far from simple, the world’s strangest heroes find themselves pulled into a truly out-of-this-world situation!

And elsewhere, beyond the view of Robotman, Elasti-Girl, and Negative Man—and perhaps even beyond the veil of our reality—a ghost of the team’s past is preparing to cross into their world.The visionary team of Eisner Award-winning writer Darcy Van Poelgeest (Little Bird) and legendary artist Niko Henrichon (Spectators, Pride of Baghdad) ushers the Doom Patrol into a new age for DC Next Level.

The Doom Patrol #1, a 32‑page debut issue written by Darcy Van Poelgeest with art and cover by Niko Henrichon and featuring variant covers by Clayton Crain (card stock and foil), Ian Bertram, Ashley Wood (1:25), and Hayden Sherman (Next Level), will publish on September 2. The Doom Patrol #1 will retail for $3.99 US for the main cover, $4.99 US for card stock variants, and $6.99 US for the foil variant.

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Each one of these new DC Next Level first issues launches on September 3. But even more Next Level series are coming in the future. Expect to hear more at Comic-Con in San Diego this summer.

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What’s your favorite scary movie? For a lot of ‘90s horror fans, the answer is Scream. The slasher teen horror flick changed the face of the genre with its meta commentary and surprise twist of two killers. Fans thought the franchise would be a trilogy, but it returned triumphantly in 2011 with Scream 4. This sequel was also ahead of its time, commenting on people’s desires to film everything and seek fame through controversy. So, it is only right that Scream 4 has a fresh 4K UHD and Blu-ray Steelbook release with a ton of extras and special features. We were glad to get our hands on a copy of this release and it is sleek and packed full of entertainment. And, there’s even a digital copy that you can add to your online library with ease. 

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First, let’s get into the Steelbook artwork by gnah studios for the Scream 4 4K UHD and Blu-ray release. The cover has a menacing side profile of our favorite masked slasher Ghostface as he stares at a big Scream 4 logo. The inside, which has a disc for each format, includes an image of our ever-intrepid final girl Sidney Prescott with a knife in hand.

I particularly love the back of the Steelbook, which includes a webcam with blood splatters all around it and the scrawled words “Welcome Home, Sidney.” Of course, all of us at Nerdist are big-time physical media fans and this will be a really nice one to add to any growing (or already massive) collection. 

Lionsgate Limited

Now, onto its features! Both discs have the film as well as the following Legacy Special Features: 

•  Feature Commentary with Director Wes Craven and Cast Emma Roberts, Hayden Panettiere, and Neve Campbell
•  Deleted and Extended Scenes
•  Alternate Opening
•  Extended Ending
•  Gag Reel
• EPKs:
  • B-Roll 
  • Soundbites
• Junket Interviews
•  Trailers
• TV Spot

As you can see, Lionsgate did not skimp on the features that we all want to see. I won’t give away anything, but the deleted and extended scenes, alternate opening, and the gag reel were absolutely stellar.

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Additionally, both the Scream 4 Blu-ray and 4K UHD also have these limited extras: 

• The Meta of Scream 
• Rebooting the Franchise: Scream 4 Revisited 
• Ghostface Revealed!
• Wes Craven: The Maestro of Scream

The ode to Wes Craven, who helmed the franchise until his death 2015, was exceptionally touching as a long-time horror fan. And, of course, seeing Scream 4 in 4K is an immersive experience that totally changes a film that I’ve watched dozens of times over the years. Right now, you can grab your copy on Lionsgate’s website for a very fair price of $34.99 to enjoy all the goods. 

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