• Spock's Entire Backstory Explained

    With decades of lore to digest, getting a grip on a character like Spock can be difficult. So, we've put together a bit of a primer on a character who's lived long and prospered throughout Trek's many incarnations.

    By Alex G. May 19th, 2020 Read More
  • Will Ahsoka Tano Be On The Disney+ Obi-Wan Kenobi Show?

    Despite the two-steps-forward-one-step-back development strategy on Disney and Lucasfilm's promised Obi-Wan Kenobi series, new information and rumors continue to trickle out. According to unconfirmed reports by The Illuminerdi, Ahsoka Tano will appear on the Disney+ show.

    By Zach Lisabeth May 19th, 2020 Read More
  • The Ending Of She-Ra And The Princesses Of Power Season 5 Explained

    By the season 5 finale, She-Ra and the Princesses of Power had gone full circle. Catra and She-Ra had found their way back to one another, but would it last? And was their relationship — which could be the difference between saving or ending the galaxy — the same? Here's the ending explained.

    By Abbey White May 19th, 2020 Read More
  • The Real Reason Zoe McLellan Left NCIS: NOLA

    When CBS launched its second spinoff of NCIS, it introduce us to a fresh squad of agents in an exciting new locale. One of the agents who fans came to admire was Meredith 'Merri' Brody, played by actress Zoe McLellan, but her departure after two seasons was strange. Here's why it really happened.

    By Robert Balkovich May 19th, 2020 Read More
  • Why Gabe From Sweet Magnolias Looks So Familiar

    Sweet Magnolias is a break-out moment for Al-Jaleel Knox. Even among the dazzling firmament of rising stars on Netflix, Knox is a stand-out in what is easily his most prominent role to date. But those with even a passing interest in the superhero genre have likely seen his face at least once before.

    By Alex G. May 18th, 2020 Read More
  • The Mandalorian Character That Was Supposed To Die Early In The Show

    The Disney+ original Star Wars series The Mandalorian is full of memorable characters — one of whom almost didn't stick around for very long. Creator and showrunner Jon Favreau dropped the bomb during a roundtable discussion featured in an episode of Disney Gallery focused on the show's cast.

    By Mike Floorwalker May 18th, 2020 Read More
  • Darth Maul Myths You Always Believed

    Since Darth Maul’s first appearance, he's quickly rocketed into fan-favorite status. But there’s a lot of misinformation out there about the Sith apprentice. Fortunately, Looper is here to debunk these myths and set the record straight about one of the galaxy's greatest baddies.

    By Carolyn Page May 18th, 2020 Read More
  • The Truth About Who Really Plays The Mandalorian

    The fact that The Mandalorian's title character became such a compelling protagonist from behind an expressionless mask is nothing short of miraculous, and Pedro Pascal deserves a bounty of praise. Of course, Pascal didn't work alone.

    By Zach Lisabeth May 18th, 2020 Read More
  • Why Cassy From The Big Show Show Looks So Familiar

    If you've owned a television for the last couple of decades, then you've definitely seen the actress who plays Cassy on The Big Show Show before. Her name is Allison Munn, and she's a small screen vet who has appeared on more popular series than you can shake a stick at.

    By Mike Floorwalker May 18th, 2020 Read More
  • What The Last Dance Failed To Mention

    The Michael Jordan docu-miniseries The Last Dance has provided the communal sports experience that we all need right now. It's hard to argue that at least a few facts from Jordan's career didn't merit more mention than they received. Here are the most glaring omissions from The Last Dance.

    By Zach Lisabeth May 18th, 2020 Read More
  • The Ending Of Batwoman Season 1 Explained

    Batwoman's Kate Kane suited up for the last time in what will be a long time — and in true bat fashion, the CW series' season 1 finale left quite a few things hanging. Here's the unexpected ending of Batwoman season 1 explained.

    By Abbey White May 18th, 2020 Read More
  • Fred Willard's Final Acting Appearance Could Be His Best

    Fans of deadpan comedic delivery everywhere are currently in mourning over the death of character actor Fred Willard, who passed away at the age of 86 on May 15, 2020. There is some small comfort, though bittersweet, to know that Willard's final project may end up being one of his best.

    By Zach Lisabeth May 18th, 2020 Read More
  • Here's How Much Actor Fred Willard Was Really Worth

    On May 15, 2020, we lost a comedy giant with the passing of Fred Willard. As the ultimate character actor, Willard boasted hundreds of film credits in his long career. Did this plethora of talent riches translate to big bank to pass on?

    By Meg Bucholtz May 18th, 2020 Read More
  • The Sons Of Anarchy Mistakes That Fans Can't Forgive

    Sons of Anarchy fans are a pretty discriminating bunch, and while creator Kurt Sutter (who also plays the incarcerated Son, Otto, on the series) certainly brought his outlaw biker take on Hamlet to the screen in satisfying form, there are a few mistakes that viewers just can't get past.

    By Zach Lisabeth May 17th, 2020 Read More
  • Why Stargirl Looks So Familiar

    Brec Bassinger has taken on the role of Stargirl, the CW's newest DC hero, but she's hardly new to working in teen dramas, or even as a leading lady. Here's where your new favorite DC hero, Stargirl, came from, and why you might recognize her.

    By Meg Bucholtz May 17th, 2020 Read More
  • What Game Of Thrones Looked Like Before Adding Special Effects

    Game of Thrones' special effects team managed to manifest most of the writer's wondrous creations, bringing George R.R. Martin's fantastical world of dragons and White Walkers to life. Here's what those Game of Thrones images looked like before adding special effects.

    By Patrick Phillips May 16th, 2020 Read More
  • The Absolute Worst Thing That Happened To Lois On Malcolm In The Middle

    The Wilkerson family of Malcolm in the Middle loved and antagonized each other simultaneously like few TV families ever have. Over the course of the show's run, Lois often found herself on the receiving end some jaw-droppingly inappropriate pranks and shenanigans. What was the worst of them?

    By Mike Floorwalker May 16th, 2020 Read More
  • Why Charlotte Had To Die In Westworld

    As Westworld's season 3 raised even more questions, it did finally answer some of the more pressing queries raised in that season 2 finale. Most importantly, it finally let us in on whose pearls Dolores smuggled off the island while posing as Charlotte Hale, and why Charlotte had to die.

    By Patrick Phillips May 16th, 2020 Read More
  • Why Nate From The Wrong Missy Looks So Familiar

    While David Spade and Lauren Lapkus offer the bulk of The Wrong Missy's laughs, one of the movie's hidden gems comes in the form of Tim's obnoxiously funny co-worker, Nate, who always seems to say the right things at exactly the wrong time. Enter comedian Nick Swardson. Here's where you've seen him.

    By Katy Kroll May 16th, 2020 Read More
  • How The Office Pulled Off These Amazing Celebrity Cameos

    The Office managed to become one of the most beloved and popular series of its era without engaging in stunt casting... for the most part. However, there were a few high-profile celebrity cameos throughout the show's run. Here's how they went down — including some behind-the-scenes controversy.

    By Nina Starner May 15th, 2020 Read More
  • Batwoman Star On What It's Like To Join The DC Universe - Exclusive

    Actor Sam Littlefield is new to the DC Universe, and his character Mouse on the CW's Batwoman was created just for the series. In a recent interview with Looper, Littlefield discusses what it takes to develop a new character and where he draws inspiration from to bring Mouse to life.

    By Katy Kroll May 15th, 2020 Read More
  • The Real Reason Lauren Holly Left NCIS

    Lauren Holly's NCIS character Jennifer Shepard spent her whole career working her way up to becoming Director of the Naval Criminal Investigative Service, only to be gunned down some three years into the top job. Here's the real reason Lauren Holly left NCIS.

    By Natasha Lavender May 15th, 2020 Read More