'Strange New Worlds' comes roaring back from hiatus.

'Star Trek: Strange New Worlds' 4x01 Recap: "Valles Marineris"

'Strange New Worlds' embraces wonderfully pulpy science fiction concepts while never losing sight of the characters at its heart.

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This is Christmas horror done right.

Fantasia Fest Review: 'Unholy Night' is a Fun Dose of Holiday Hell - Pop Heist

'Unholy Night' is half zombie film, half classic ghost story in which a spirit is carrying around some kind of unfinished business.

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This is very much a bits and pieces episode, preparing for the chaos to come in the final stretch of three episodes.

'Hannibal' 3x10 Recap: The Mouth of Hell - Pop Heist

This is very much a bits and pieces episode, preparing for the chaos to come in the final stretch of three episodes.

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A near-ecstatic odyssey of destruction and rebirth, 'Her Private Hell' is about destroying what's impeding evolution, no matter the cost.

Fantasia Fest Review: 'Her Private Hell'

A near-ecstatic odyssey of destruction and rebirth, 'Her Private Hell' is about destroying what's impeding evolution, no matter the cost.

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This figure is such a flex.

Review: Getting Physical With Gym Bro Skeletor

Mattel doubles down on one of the funniest bits from the 2026 film, creating a SDCC exclusive figure that'll bench your entire MOTU shelf.

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💥 ICYMI 💥 Retro Recap: G.I. JOE from @brettwhite.bsky.social 🪖 Cobra is back and weirder, meaner, and gayer than ever! Also, finally, the unprecedented and singular origin of The Baroness. 🌎 Join the heist and read every G.I. JOE recap now 🔓 $7/mo, $70/year ✉️

'G.I. Joe' Episode 6 Recap: Snake Is Sneak Spelled Sideways

Cobra is back and weirder, meaner, and gayer than ever! Also, finally, the unprecedented and singular origin of The Baroness.

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🪐 ALERT 🪐 A new STAR TREK: STRANGE NEW WORLDS recap from John DeQuadros is live! 🚀 "The Griffin Incident" is a prime example of just how effortlessly this sci-fi stalwart can jump between genres. 🖖 Support Pop Heist by subscribing 🔓 $7/mo, $70/year ✉️

'Star Trek: Strange New Worlds' 4x02 Recap: "The Griffin Incident" - Pop Heist

"The Griffin Incident" is a prime example of just how effortlessly this sci-fi stalwart can jump between genres.

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'Drag Race' Season 16 alum Xunami Muse finally got her flowers in the season premiere of 'Drag Race Mexico: Latina Royale.'

Xunami Muse Is This Week's Greatest 'Drag Race' Queen Ever

The 'Drag Race' Season 16 alum finally got her flowers in the season premiere of 'Drag Race Mexico: Latina Royale.'

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New X-Men '97 recap is live on @popheist.com! It's time for justice, X-Men style, in the prehistoric wilds of the Savage Land! popheist.com/x-men-97-207...

'X-Men '97' 2x07 Recap: "Strange Land, Savage Heart" - Pop Heist

Nightcrawler plays defense on behalf of his bigoted half-brother in a mock trial held in a land time forgot, because it's the X-Men.

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🪵 ALERT 🪵 @seantcollins.com's PRESTIGE PREHISTORY continues with recaps of TWIN PEAKS. 🍩 This is one of the most audacious things this show's ever done — as big a departure from the original as purple oceans. 🔥 New recaps drop Mondays at 12 AM ET for subscribers 🔓 $7/mo, $70/year ✉️

'Twin Peaks' 3x04 Recap: It Doesn’t Get Any Bluer - Pop Heist

This is one of the most audacious things this show has ever done — as big a departure from the original as purple oceans.

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❌ ALERT ❌ A new X-MEN '97 recap from @austingorton.bsky.social is live! ⚡️ Nightcrawler plays defense on behalf of his bigoted half-brother in a mock trial held in a land time forgot, because it's the X-Men. ✨ Support Pop Heist by subscribing 🔓 $7/mo, $70/year ✉️

'X-Men '97' 2x07 Recap: "Strange Land, Savage Heart" - Pop Heist

Nightcrawler plays defense on behalf of his bigoted half-brother in a mock trial held in a land time forgot, because it's the X-Men.

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New at @popheist.com, my review of Takashi Shimizu's THE MOUTHS, one of the best horror movies of 2026. I adore this movie.

Fantasia Fest Review: 'The Mouths'

'The Mouths' is a triumph, a glorious expression of J-horror at its best, and an essential new horror film from a legend in the genre.

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I cannot believe I'm almost done with HANNIBAL recaps at @popheist.com. Two episodes to go! I'm sad and yet I'm ready to get to that ending, y'know? Anyway, this is the episode that leans the hardest on RED DRAGON's plot, right up until it doesn't (complimentary).

'Hannibal' 3x11 Recap: Crazy Sons of Bitches - Pop Heist

How does the show navigate familiar territory and keep things unpredictable? By making this a story about the Murder Husbands fighting.

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It's Spider-Man day, which means you should read my gigantic piece I did about Spidey on TV for @popheist.com last year!

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The teen superhero star has an enormous history of adventures on television! Where did it start? And how can you catch up?

At one point my notes on Twin Peaks Season 3 Part 3 read "THERE'S SIMPLY NEVER BEEN ANYTHING LIKE THIS ON TELEVISION." I reviewed it for @popheist.com

'Twin Peaks' 3x03 Recap: "Part 3"

Mark Frost and David Lynch are combining horror, fantasy, science fiction, surrealism, and experimental filmmaking with gobsmacking results.

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It's once again SUMMER OF THE PRISONER! Last year, @seantcollins.com recapped every episode of THE PRISONER as part of the launch of our Retro Recaps initiative. This summer, @criterionchannl.bsky.social adds THE PRISONER to its daring roster. WATCH SUBSCRIBE READ buff.ly/GpSccaW

"I was really excited to meet new girls, and boy, are they talented and exciting!"

'Drag Race France' Enters "New Era" in Season 4

The host of 'Drag Race France' spills tea on the Golden Baguette, iconic new judge Anggun, All Stars FOMO, and Daft Punk's nationality.

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Rama-Tut said, "Bye, girl."

'X-Men '97' 2x04 Recap: "Rise of Apocalypse Part II" - Pop Heist

The conclusion to a brutal two-parter, in which Magneto and Professor X learn that when you play with fire, you get burned.

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💥 ICYMI 💥 Retro Recap: G.I. JOE from @brettwhite.bsky.social 🪖 Shipwreck joins the team and complicates the vibe between Lady Jaye and Flint. Meanwhile, Cobra's divided by the sleeved and sleeveless. 🌎 Join the heist and read every G.I. JOE recap now 🔓 $7/mo, $70/year ✉️

'G.I. Joe' Episode 8 Recap: The Palace of Doom

Shipwreck joins the team and complicates the vibe between Lady Jaye and Flint. Meanwhile, Cobra's divided by the sleeved and sleeveless.

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A show inspired by nothing left pop culture with a whole lot of something — including these 10 iconic sitcom episodes.

The 10 Best 'Seinfeld' Episodes

A show inspired by nothing left pop culture with a whole lot of something — including these 10 iconic sitcom episodes.

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The teen superhero star has an enormous history of adventures on television! Where did it start? And how can you catch up?

Heist Guide: Spider-Man on Television - Pop Heist

The teen superhero star has an enormous history of adventures on television! Where did it start? And how can you catch up?

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Superman, enemy of the Klan and Nazis, has been an immigrant who takes political stances against bigotry since day one.

Superman's Woke History as Told Through Newspapers

Superman, enemy of the Klan and Nazis, has been an immigrant who takes political stances against bigotry since day one.

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🍷 ALERT 🍷 A new HANNIBAL recap from @awalrusdarkly.bsky.social is live! 🍴 How does the show navigate familiar territory and keep things unpredictable? By making this a story about the Murder Husbands fighting. New recaps drop Tuesdays at 12 AM ET for subscribers 🔓 $7/mo, $70/year ✉️

'Hannibal' 3x11 Recap: Crazy Sons of Bitches - Pop Heist

How does the show navigate familiar territory and keep things unpredictable? By making this a story about the Murder Husbands fighting.

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'The Mouths' is a triumph, a glorious expression of J-horror at its best, and an essential new horror film from a legend in the genre.

Fantasia Fest Review: 'The Mouths'

'The Mouths' is a triumph, a glorious expression of J-horror at its best, and an essential new horror film from a legend in the genre.

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"The Griffin Incident" is a prime example of just how effortlessly this sci-fi stalwart can jump between genres.

'Star Trek: Strange New Worlds' 4x02 Recap: "The Griffin Incident" - Pop Heist

"The Griffin Incident" is a prime example of just how effortlessly this sci-fi stalwart can jump between genres.

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