Collider - TV

Only 1 Video Game Is Perfect for an ‘Arcane’-Style Adaptation

Julio Bardini — Sat, 18 Jul 2026 00:39:15 GMT

It's been nearly two years since Arcane finished its run on Netflix, but the audience still misses it. With video game adaptations having quietly taken over Hollywood in recent years, demand for more series like the League of Legends series remains high, and there is no shortage of IPs ripe for this treatment. One such case is Overwatch, a gaming franchise that was once promised its own animated series, only to see its development crumble not long after. With some huge worldbuilding and filled with lore behind its battle arena and first-person shooter gameplay, Overwatch also has a huge and deeply loyal following. So, what's stopping it from becoming the next Arcane?

Titus Welliver’s ‘80s-Set ‘Bosch’ Replacement Is Officially Rewriting History [Exclusive]

Chris McPherson — Sat, 18 Jul 2026 00:00:15 GMT

When you're making a fictional television series based around real events, a real time period, real individuals who did very real, very illegal things, you have a very thin line that you need to tiptoe across to make it work. Stick too rigidly to the historical record, and the characters can begin to feel trapped by events viewers already know about, but if you wander too far from it, it becomes something entirely made up. Thankfully, for us as viewers, MGM+’s The Westies has found room somewhere in the middle.

Cartoon Network’s 2-Part Mystery Masterpiece Finally Gets a New Release

Safwan Azeem — Fri, 17 Jul 2026 23:45:15 GMT

This Cartoon Network reinvention kept the weekly monsters while making each case part of a much larger investigation into Crystal Cove, a town that profits from calling itself “the most haunted place on Earth.” Mr. E’s warnings, the disappearance of an earlier Mystery Incorporated team, Professor Pericles’ manipulation, the town’s buried history, and the growing supernatural threat all feed into one continuous story across two seasons, and it’s now headed to Blu-ray in August.

Sony Continues Its War on Physical Media With Shock Crunchyroll Decision

Erielle Sudario — Fri, 17 Jul 2026 23:30:15 GMT

Sony has been going through so much criticism lately. When it was announced that PlayStation would phase out its physical releases by 2028, the internet picked up its pitchforks, to the point that some game developers ensured that their upcoming games, like Wolverine and God of War: Laufey, would have a physical disk. But PlayStation is not the only Sony brand changing how it handles physical merchandise.

Adult Swim Fans Are Officially Losing a Cult-Favorite Series This Summer

Collier Jennings — Fri, 17 Jul 2026 22:34:15 GMT

Adult Swimhas served as the home for groundbreaking entries in adult animation, whether it's the sci-fi satire of Rick and Morty, the bloody yet strangely beautiful Primal, or cult classics like Aqua Teen Hunger Force. It's also responsible for introducing an entire generation to anime via its Toonami block, which still continues to this day. Throughout Warner Bros.' multiple corporate shake-ups, Adult Swim has remained one of the few constants. Yet it's about to make a massive change in its programming schedule this summer by removing one of its classic shows from airing.

Netflix's New 6-Part Crime Thriller Follows One of History's Largest Murder Investigations

Giovana Gelhoren — Fri, 17 Jul 2026 20:08:14 GMT

While crime and mystery shows like Netflix's latest I Will Find You or critical darling Slow Horseswill always be entertaining, and have the potential to draw in millions of viewers, a crime show that's based on real life, however, can turn things up a notch. After all, while viewers love getting wrapped up in a mystery, uncovering the clues and finding a culprit, doing so in a story that's based on true events not only raises the stakes, but makes the story all the more intriguing. So, of course, Netflix's upcoming crime miniseries, which will follow the largest murder investigation in the history of Scottish policing, will certainly be a must-watch.

‘Marshals’ Officially Returns With Major Consequences in Season 2 [Exclusive]

Chris McPherson — Fri, 17 Jul 2026 18:16:55 GMT

Marshals wrapped up its freshman season in its usual frantic style, and left its characters in something of an uncomfortable spot, while Cal’s storyline is left especially precarious. Shortly before the finale, he reveals that he has a Pancoast tumor, a serious form of lung cancer, and has not yet settled on treatment. In the closing stretch, Cal and Belle discover a murdered ranch hand and see Jeb, Weaver’s foreman, fleeing. They are then ambushed. Not great timing.

Apple TV's Best Sci-Fi Series Slammed With Devastating Season 2 Update

Chris McPherson — Fri, 17 Jul 2026 18:00:15 GMT

Apple TV has become the home of prestige sci-fi. If you want television that more than entertains you, but challenges you too, then there is no better place. And when one show in particular stands out among a very high-quality crowd, audiences simply can't get enough of it. The only problem is, we don't know when we're going to get more of it.

Netflix’s Near-Perfect Crime Thriller Is Too Good to End After Just 6 Episodes

Amanda M. Castro — Fri, 17 Jul 2026 17:28:15 GMT

Netflix has so many crime shows that even the best ones tend to be forgotten very quickly, but Legends shouldn't suffer the same fate. This British thriller, consisting of six episodes, has become one of the best surprises of the platform, having earned a good reputation thanks to its compelling narrative, great actors' performances, and excellent story based on a true event, while not resorting to the clichés of this genre.

‘The Legend of Korra’ Gets Official Spin-Off Release in 2027

Adam Blevins — Fri, 17 Jul 2026 17:21:14 GMT

2026 has been a polarizing year for long-time fans of Avatar: The Last Airbender, who are being treated to several new releases for the first time in franchise history. Just a few weeks ago, Netflix dropped all seven episodes in the second season of its live-action Avatar: The Last Airbender adaptation, but after drawing mixed reviews and losing over 50% of its viewership from Season 1, it’s safe to say the launch didn’t go as planned. Coming up next on the schedule for ATLA is the animated sequel film, Avatar Aang: The Last Airbender, which is now releasing on July 25 after previously being slated to drop in October. This push is due to the entire film leaking online earlier this year, and while Paramount worked swiftly to plug the leak, it’s estimated that millions of people already saw the film.