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Halo Season 2 Episode 6 Review
With two episodes left to go, Halo struggles to reach emotional catharsis as its military subplot becomes comical.
Castlevania: Who is Carmilla?
The excellent second season of Netflix's Castlevania introduced fans to a stellar antagonist, but her in-game appearance is less impressive.
Shogun: Why is John Blackthorne Called Anjin?
The English sailor washes up in Japan to earn many derogative nicknames, but his most honorable title comes from the story's historical inspiration.
Shogun Episode 3 Recap
After the bombshell premiere, Shogun sees Lord Toranaga undertake a perilous journey with several strategies in place.
Dune: CHOAM, Explained
This massive conglomerate controls all mercantile commerce in the Dune universe, cementing its power through the noble art of monopoly.
Halo Season 2 Episode 5 Review
"Aleria" unpacks the emotional weight of the Fall of Reach with some engaging beats and one or two decent new narratives.
Dune: Who Is Lady Margot Fenring?
Lady Margot is one of the most complicated members of the Dune Universe's Bene Gesserit Sisterhood.
Dune: Who Is Princess Irulan?
Dune: Part Two introduces a critical figure in Paul Atreides' rise to the universe's highest offices of power.
Dune: Who Is Emperor Shaddam IV?
The single man who dominates the most power in the Dune universe rules with an iron fist and a comically long title.
Shogun Premiere Review
FX and Hulu bring a classic samurai story to the small screen with the kind of astonishing cinematic quality no one saw coming.
Dune: Who Are The Bene Tleilax?
This secretive group of genetic engineers from Dune's sequels violates ethics to deliver incredible feats of scientific advancement.
Dune: The Meaning of Muad'Dib, Explained
When Paul Atreides finds his new life among the Fremen, he needs a new name to fit in. The one he picks is more significant than he knows.
Dune: Ornithopters, Explained
The go-to aerial vehicle on Arrakis is a complex mechanical marvel with a variety of designs and explanations.
Dune: The Water of Life, Explained
This vibrant blue liquid allows a Bene Gesserit sister to become a Reverend Mother, but it could also secure Paul Atreides' ascendence to godhood.
Dune: The Great Houses, Explained
One of the most substantial power structures in Dune's universe is handed down a few notable bloodlines.
Halo Season 2 Episode 4 Review
This episode-length battle scene will delight some fans of the franchise and infuriate those who saw the upsides of this show.
Warhammer 40K: Pariah Nexus, Explained
Fans of the Warhammer 40,000 universe are missing out on this explosive chunk of lore animated and released just last year.
Power Rangers: Who is the Phantom Ranger?
This masked figure worked to aid the Turbo Rangers without ever revealing his face.
Dune: Caladan, Explained
Before they migrated to the unforgiving deserts of Arrakis, House Atreides spent 10,000 years on the beautiful world of Caladan.
Dune: The Spacing Guild, Explained
The only way to travel faster-than-light in Dune is to make a deal with this impossibly powerful political entity.