Recaps - Looper

The Riddler's Entire Backstory Explained

In the decades since his first appearance, DC has done an excellent job laying out the who, what and why of the Prince of Puzzlers. Here's the Riddler's entire backstory explained.

Grampa Simpson's Entire Backstory Explained

He's been a lover, a fighter, and came face to face with several important historical figures, all before settling down in Springfield to (poorly) raise his son Homer. Here's the complete background and life story of Grampa Simpson, starting all the way back in nineteen-dickity-two.

The Ending Of Avatar: The Last Airbender Explained

It's safe to say Avatar: The Last Airbender has stood the test of time. Quite a lot happens in its epic story, so we're going to discuss what leads up to the conclusion, how things play out in the finale, and what we think it all means.

The Ending Of Tenet Explained

We go to Nolan movies for specific things: head-spinning twists cascading in rapid succession, bombastic visual effects, and big questions about the nature of reality. All of these come to the fore in Tenet.

Tom Ellis as Lucifer Morningstar, from Lucifer

Lucifer Morningstar's Entire Backstory Explained

Lucifer was the show that just can't stay dead, being back from the brink twice. But what does the Devil you know have in his backstory than you don't see on TV?

The History Of Black Panther's Okoye Explained

In the MCU, Okoye was one of the most prominent characters in Black Panther. She was still part of the Dora Milaje in the comics, but their look and function were radically different. This is the history of Black Panther's Okoye explained.

The Father Of The Bride Timeline Explained

We're breaking down the timeline of the Father of the Bride series, one mishap at a time.

Flora and Dani in The Haunting of Bly Manor

The Ending Of The Haunting Of Bly Manor Explained

There's a major twist in the finale, so here's what you need to know about what actually happened. This is the ending of The Haunting of Bly Manor explained.

Avatar: Seven Havens Season 1 Ending Explained

With the first season of the exceptional "Avatar: Seven Havens" wrapped up, it's time to deep dive into the show's ending and what we can expect for Season 2.

The Entire Friday The 13th Story Finally Explained

After all these years and so many sequels, it can be hard to remember what happened in the various Friday the 13th stories. Let's dive into Crystal Lake.

The Entire True Blood Timeline Explained

Featuring seven seasons and 80 episodes, a whole lot went down for Sookie, her paramours, friends, and enemies in True Blood. But figuring out the entire story can be a bit daunting. So pull up a seat at Merlotte's (or Fangtasia) as we explore and explain the entire True Blood timeline.

The Complete Timeline Of My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic Explained

While the show never strayed from its central ethos concerning "the magic of friendship," its increasingly sprawling continuity and thrilling battles contributed to a rich sense of characterization and history.

The Entire Naruto Storyline Finally Explained

You'd be hard-pressed to find any story that needs 720 episodes to wrap itself up, but that doesn't mean the eventual tale told by Naruto isn't worth a bit of investment.

Demon Slayer: Tanjiro's Powers Explained

Over the course of "Demon Slayer," Tanjiro Kamado acquires a vast array of powers that help him in his numerous battles. Here are his powers explained.

The Cast Of Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon

The End Of Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon Explained

What became of the characters at the end of Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon? We've got the answers you seek right here.

Clayface's Most Confusing Moments Explained

"Clayface" is a largely straightforward villain origin story, but the new DCU movie has its fair share of confusing moments that might need some explaining.

T'Challa looking serene against a purple Wakanda-themed backdrop

The Only Black Panther Recap You Need Before Avengers: Doomsday

We've got all you need to know about the unique and complex history of Black Panther in the MCU before revisiting Wakanda in "Avengers: Doomsday."

The Untold Truth Of Marvel's Ravonna

Now that she's made her MCU debut, let's take a look at Ravonna's past, present, and possible futures.

The Palantiri: Tolkien's Seeing Stones Explained

JRR Tolkien's Middle-earth is filled with all sorts of strange items, including the palantiri, or Seeing Stones. Here's why they are so important.

The Ending Of Shameless Explained

This might just go down as one of the most controversial TV endings of all time.

The End Of Insidious Explained

Here, we break down the ending of Insidious, the movie that brought the classic ghost story back to life.

The Ending Of Crimson Peak Explained

Guillermo del Toro's ghost story Crimson Peak is a loving throwback to gothic horror classics. Here is how this twisted tale of taboo and murder ends.

Indiana Jones & The Dial Of Destiny - Is The Antikythera Real? History Explained

After watching "Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny," curious fans may be interested to learn just how real the Antikythera actually was.

The History Of DC's Martian Manhunter Explained

With Martian Manhunter about to make his big debut in the DCEU, it's as good a time as any to explore his long and rich history.

The Ending Of The 100 Explained

The CW's hit sci-fi series The 100 finished its seventh and final season in 2020. Here's everything you need to know about The 100 series' ending, explained.

The Mummy: Rick O'Connell's Complete Backstory Explained

Brendan Fraser's iconic performance brought fun, humor, and an air of mystery to The Mummy. But where did adventurer Rick O'Connell come from?

The Ending Of Us Explained

There's a lot more going on underneath the surface of this movie than the promos show you — and we mean that literally. What exactly is this new nightmare of Peele's really about? Let's break down the many meanings of the complex end of Us.