Who was Ray before he became Bloodshot? How did he die in the first place? Are Ray and KT just friends or something more, and what's this all building to, anyway? Bloodshot's ending leaves all kinds of questions dangling. Well, we've got the answers — some of them, anyway.
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The Planet of the Apes series is as fresh as ever. But with so many installments, how is one meant to keep track of the story? We've got you covered. Here's a crash course in The Planet of the Apes timeline since the stellar 2011 reboot.
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Steven Universe is a dizzying feat of storytelling. At once a coming-of-age tale, an intergalactic fantasy, a family drama, and a genuinely hilarious all-ages delight, it makes balancing all those plates look positively easy.
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Food Wars' hero might be a small-town boy more familiar with diner fare than haute cuisine, but that's not going to stop him from becoming the greatest chef the world has ever seen. From his most disgusting dishes to the legacy he's inherited from his father, this is Soma Yukihira's backstory.
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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.
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By examining a crew of washed-up ex-masked vigilantes in the 1980s, Alan Moore and Dave Gibbons' Watchmen changed superheroes forever. We've detangled Watchmen's knotty timeline to help you understand one of the best books of all time -- with or without pictures.
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In a world that hates and fears him, this powerful mutant goes from town to town helping those he can and doing his best to muddle through moral quandaries. No, he isn't a student at Professor Xavier's school for gifted youngsters, he's Geralt of Rivia, monster hunter for hire.
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NCIS changed everyone's picture of forensic scientists for good when they introduced goth with a heart of gold Abby Sciuto (Pauley Perrette) in the series premiere in 2003. Most of the ink we saw on Abby is real; in fact, they may have helped her land the role.
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The trailer for Wonder Woman 1984 made quite a splash by revealing a slick new outfit for Diana: a magical-looking set of golden armor, complete with removable wings. Where does it come from, what does it mean, and most importantly, what does it suggest for Diana's return to the silver screen?
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Bong Joon Ho's comic thriller about a poor Korean family's infiltration of their rich employers' lives is an unforgettable film. Its dark humor and thrilling twists will be analyzed by fans and scholars for years to come -- especially its shocking ending. This is the ending of Parasite, explained.
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From the time travel mechanics of the comics that inspired it to the way it played out for the Arrowverse, here are all the complicated details of the "Flashpoint" timeline, explained at last.
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If you're on the internet, you've almost certainly heard of JoJo's Bizarre Adventure, but if you're not into anime you may not know quite what it is. It can be confusing, the way that fans take about JoJos, plural, even though the title seems singular. So what is a JoJo exactly?
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Played by the indomitable Dame Maggie Smith in the films, McGonagall is a seriously powerful and intelligent witch, but there's a lot you still might not know about Minerva. Here's everything you need to know about Professor McGonagall's entire backstory.
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From the '70s original series to the early aughts reboot and beyond, here's a look at the millennia-spanning saga of Battlestar Galactica -- just in time for the new version set to start streaming on Peacock.
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From the outside, Steven Universe appears to be a cuddly, fast-paced show about acceptance, joy and creating family wherever you find it. But buried within the very foundation of the show is a story that touches on the ravages of war and the bond it can create between those left behind.
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As time has gone on, the Fast & Furious timeline has become more and more complex, and the events depicted in the movies have gradually been revealed to be taking place in a non-linear and overlapping timeline — particularly when it comes to the character of Han.
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While we wait for Netflix to roll out their live-action retelling of one of the greatest anime series of all time, we've finally sussed out the backstory of the guarded and cool Spiegel, dating back long before he ever set foot on the Bebop.
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Why is this autocratic metaphysical being attempting to dominate Middle-earth? Where did he come from? How did he end up looking like a fiery optical organ perched atop a tower in Mordor? To properly answer those questions, we'll need to back up to the very beginning of Sauron's ages-long story.
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From long before the Battle of Yavin through the spectacular defeat of the Final Order, C-3PO has an incredible story -- and we're looking back over the saga of everyone's favorite protocol droid right here.
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In celebration of the unlikely adventurer who started J.R.R. Tolkien's epic Lord of the Rings adventure, this is the Bilbo Baggins story, explained.
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Birds of Prey fans can finally dig into the film's massive ensemble, twisted set pieces, and inventive action. We also get to talk about all the twists and turns of the plot and how they all reached such a satisfying and thrilling conclusion with a lot of loose ends left dangling for a sequel.
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If you're unclear as to how all the pieces fit together, want answers to some of Locke & Key's bigger questions, or just want some hints on where season two might head, here's what you need to know.
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The Good Place tackled complicated themes like human morality, ethics, and whether or not people can truly and essentially change despite their flaws over the course of four seasons and 53 episodes before gracefully finishing its run in January of 2020.
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Whether you're a new viewer or you're looking for a refresher before diving back in, here's a comprehensive look at the complete, complex Outlander timeline.
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All good things must come to an end, and with a show this complex and convoluted, there's a lot of explanation necessary after the series finale. From "Jeremy Bearimy" to an entirely new afterlife and each character's touching ending, we're here to explain the final episode of The Good Place.
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Tolkien drew heavily from real-life inspirations in creating his fantasy world and its citizens battle between forces of light and darkness. There is one ring to rule them all, indeed, but who's "them"? Here's a breakdown of all the different beings in Lord of the Rings explained.
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The Chilling Adventures of Sabrina's dark, occult spin on the popular '90s TV series has proven to be as bewitching in its angsty teen drama as it is bloody horror elements. If you're looking to understand that time-warping season three finale, read on for a spoiler-filled explanation.
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