• A Decades-Long Back To The Future Plot Hole Has Finally Been Explained

    You know what they say: sometimes, it takes a Twitter discussion between two of the coolest dudes in Hollywood to draw a long-retired screenwriter out of hiding to close a plot hole in his beloved, 35-year old movie. Okay, so they might not have said that before, but now, they have a reason to.

    By Mike Floorwalker April 23rd, 2020 Read More
  • Phil Coulson's Entire Backstory Explained

    Agent Phil Coulson assembles the Avengers, gives them something to avenge, and comes back to life to lead the agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. But there's more to the man with the trading cards than you might know. This is Agent Coulson's entire story, from Iron Man to Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.

    By Rob Clough April 23rd, 2020 Read More
  • The Backstory Of The Lord Of The Rings' Hobbits Explained

    Middle-earth is home to many powerful and fascinating creatures, locations, and races. The Hobbits are some of the humblest beings among them -- but their importance to The Lord of the Rings cannot be overstated. This is their story, from their simple beginnings to their grand destiny.

    By Carolyn Page April 23rd, 2020 Read More
  • The Ending Of Coffee & Kareem Explained

    The story of Coffee & Kareem takes quite a few twists and turns on its way to an ending that brings the whole cast together for a grand crime-fighting finale. It all comes in pretty hot and fast, so you'd be forgiven for missing a few details; fortunately, we're here to break them down for you.

    By Zach Lisabeth April 21st, 2020 Read More
  • The Ending Of Better Call Saul Season 5 Explained

    Talk about epic cliffhangers. Over the course of the 90-minute season 5 finale of AMC's good-lawyer-gone-bad origin story series Better Call Saul, plenty happened, but little was resolved. Let's take some time to break down exactly what happened.

    By Zach Lisabeth April 21st, 2020 Read More
  • The Ending Of The Godfather Trilogy Finally Explained

    The Godfather trilogy is the tragic story of Michael Corleone, and even now, the ending of this series packs an incredible emotional punch. So leave the gun, take the cannoli, and read on as we explain the ending of The Godfather trilogy.

    By Matthew Jackson April 20th, 2020 Read More
  • The Ending Of Code 8 Explained

    Netflix's Code 8 arrived and scratched that particular itch for cinema about people with powers they don't quite understand navigating a society that hates and fears them. So, what kind of launching pad does the film provide? Let's take a look at what the ending of Code 8 really means.

    By Adam Swiderski April 16th, 2020 Read More
  • Indiana Jones' Entire Backstory Explained

    We've seen him battle Nazis, discover the Ark of the Covenant, and drink from the Holy Grail, but there's still a lot about Indiana Jones you probably don't know. To that end, we present this: Indy's entire backstory, from his affair with Mata Hari to his time in fictional Hollywood.

    By Nick Hilden April 15th, 2020 Read More
  • The Ending Of Tales From The Loop Season 1 Explained

    What do particle physics, time travel, and parental neglect have in common? It's not a riddle — you'll just need a rudimentary understanding of each concept to wrap your head around the ending of Tales from the Loop season 1.

    By Zach Lisabeth April 15th, 2020 Read More
  • Obi-Wan Kenobi's Entire Backstory Explained

    Obi-Wan Kenobi looms large in the Star Wars universe. He trains two of the most powerful Force users to ever exist, commands clone armies, and alters the path of the Force itself. From his triumphs to his tragedies, this is the story of Obi-Wan.

    By Carolyn Page April 15th, 2020 Read More
  • Jigsaw's Entire Backstory Explained

    Jigsaw is the Saw series' unforgettable villain -- but he's not just a creepy puppet. He's a deeply disturbed man, whose morals are as warped as they are eerily comprehensible. This is the story of Jigsaw, tricycles, idealism, and all.

    By Alex G. April 13th, 2020 Read More
  • Groot's Entire Backstory Explained

    He's big, he's wooden, and he makes one thing perfectly clear: He is Groot. Marvel's talking tree has taken the world by storm, despite his minimal vocabulary -- but few know his story in its entirety. From the alien arborists to the terrifying termites, this is Groot's backstory.

    By Alex G. April 9th, 2020 Read More
  • The Ending Of Money Heist Part 4 Explained

    If you're a Netflix viewer who's not cowed by what Parasite director Bong Joon-ho called "the one-inch-tall barrier" of subtitles, then you're likely clued in to La Casa de Papel, or Money Heist. Part 4 recently dropped on Netflix; here's what the ending means.

    By Adam Swiderski April 8th, 2020 Read More
  • The Ending Of Schitt's Creek Explained

    After six seasons, several years, and plenty of laughter and tears, one of the sweetest shows on television, Schitt's Creek, has come to an end. Here, we'll explain the entire finale, from happy endings to the Rose family's final goodbye.

    By Nina Starner April 8th, 2020 Read More
  • The Witcher's Law Of Surprise Explained

    In the inaugural season of Netflix's The Witcher, the Law of Surprise is the hinge upon which the entire plot twists — but for those coming to the series having no familiarity with the property, it may seem a bit confusing. What does the Law of Surprise mean to Geralt and his world?

    By Meg Bucholtz April 8th, 2020 Read More
  • The Ending Of Ozark Season 3 Explained

    The ending of Ozark season 3 showed us is that Marty Byrde is actually willing to bring his whole family into the drug business for a shot to stay on top. So what exactly transpired on the season's final hour, and what does it mean for Ozark going forward?

    By Zach Lisabeth April 8th, 2020 Read More
  • Chewbacca's Entire Backstory Explained

    Why is his weapon so different from almost everyone else's? Why does he speak in what sounds like gurgling when he clearly understands different languages? Is Chewbacca his actual given name? We took a deep dive into Star Wars lore to find what makes this Wookiee tick.

    By Hana Michels April 7th, 2020 Read More
  • The Differences Between The Mandalorian And Boba Fett Explained

    ​Before the release of ​The Mandalorian​, it was speculated by some fans that the title character might actually ​be​ Boba Fett. The bounty hunter may very well be wandering the galaxy during the events of ​the series​ — but the differences between the two characters are many, and significant.

    By Mike Floorwalker March 30th, 2020 Read More
  • The End Of The Ring Explained

    Decades after its debut, The Ring's terrifying ending still manages to shock. Its complexity is its triumph -- but for a first-time viewer, it's a bit confusing. This is the ending of The Ring explained, from its brutal reveals to its lingering implications.

    By Trevor Lowry March 25th, 2020 Read More
  • The Ending Of Contagion Explained

    As people around the world go into self-isolation due to the ongoing coronavirus outbreak, there has been an understandable surge in interest in pandemic movies. But few seem to be capturing the public's attention right now quite as much as Steven Soderbergh's 2011 ensemble thriller Contagion.

    By Robert Balkovich March 25th, 2020 Read More
  • The Green Goblin Spider-Man Booty Meme Explained

    The internet likes green butts, and it cannot lie. Currently, Twitter is losing its collective mind over a meme all about... the buttocks of a Spider-Man villain. Yes, you read that correctly — the hottest internet joke of the minute is the unofficially named Green Goblin Spider-Man booty meme.

    By AJ Caulfield March 23rd, 2020 Read More
  • The Wibbly Wobbly Doctor Who Timeline Explained

    Every time a Doctor steps into his iconic blue police box — or a new regeneration of the Time Lord steps out of it — the opportunity arises for kinks in the timeline of a beloved show that generations of fans have obsessed over for decades.

    By Alex G. March 17th, 2020 Read More
  • Naruto Uzumaki's Entire Backstory Explained

    For folks who don't have time to binge nearly 800 episodes to get a full picture of who Naruto is, we've put together a little primer on all the important info that sets up the story of the Nine-Tailed Fox protector and master of the Sexy Jutsu.

    By Alex G. March 17th, 2020 Read More
  • The Ending Of Westworld Season 3 Episode 1 Explained

    Westworld is back, and boy, does it look different. The first episode of the third season of HBO's sci-fi thriller takes place almost entirely in the real world, not a theme park, but its ending still managed to drop a few bombshells. Confused by Westworld's big twists? Here's what you should know.

    By Christopher Gates March 16th, 2020 Read More
  • The Ending Of The Outsider Season One Explained

    How can the same person be in two places at once? This is the fundamental question that first drives HBO's The Outsider, an adaptation of Stephen King's novel of the same name — and things only get stranger, and darker, from there. This is the ending of The Outsider's first season explained.

    By Sezin Koehler March 16th, 2020 Read More