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The Recruit’s ending explained

The final episode of the new Netflix show The Recruit with Noah Centineo delivers a number of cliffhangers. Digital Trends explains the ending and more.
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The 10 most shocking endings ever in movies

From The Sixth Sense to Se7en, the most shocking endings in movie history only make those films better.
Tom Cruise looking stern in Top Gun: Maverick.

5 movies that deserve a reboot

There are plenty of movies that have been rebooted, but these movies deserve a reboot and haven't gotten one yet.
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The 5 best dramas ever made

From The Godfather to Citizen Kane, the best dramas cover a wide range of topics, but they all have great scripts, great direction, and iconic characters.

The best MCU quotes, ranked

The best MCU quotes from Iron Man, Thanos, and others are great not just because of their brilliance, but because of the role they play in the MCU's story.
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5 best Yellowstone episodes, ranked

America's favorite Montana ranching drama is over, but you can celebrate the show by reading this subjective list of the 5 best Yellowstone episodes ever.
Bill Murray drives a car with a groundhog in Groundhog Day.

The 5 best comedies ever made

From a social satire about nuclear bombs to a rowdy road trip, the best comedies ever made are the perfect balm whenever you're feeling down.
Chloe Grace Moretz wears a strange machine on her head in a scene from The Peripheral.

The Peripheral’s ending explained

The Peripheral's ending leaves plenty of lingering questions for a potential second season and Digital Trends reveals what happened in the season one finale.
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5 best movie threequels

Making one of the best movie threequels is no easy task, but these movies, from Indiana Jones to James Bond, managed to thrill us the third time around.
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The 10 worst movie sequels of all time, ranked

The worst sequels of all time proved that sequels to these movies were always a bad idea.
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The 6 most likable characters on Friends, ranked

Is it Monica or Joey? Chandler or Rachel? Ross or Phoebe? The core group on Friends are all entertaining, but some of them are far more likable than others.
Anya Taylor-Joy and Nicholas Hoult stand on a dock together in The Menu.

The Menu’s ending explained

There's a lot to unpack at the end of The Menu, the new dark comedy starring Ralph Fiennes, Anya Taylor-Joy, and Nicholas Hoult, so let's break it all down.
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The best TV shows like Yellowstone

Those looking for more great TV shows like Yellowstone should be satisfied with this list, which include such classics as The Sopranos and Justified.
A family eats Thanksgiving dinner in The Ice Storm.

The best movies to watch for Thanksgiving

The best movies to watch for Thanksgiving remind us how fun and fraught the turkey holiday can be.
Felix Kammerer as Paul Bäumer in Netflix's "All Quiet on the Western Front."

All Quiet on the Western Front review: War is hell (but beautiful to look at)

All Quiet on the Western Front is anti-war, but it also knows that peace can't be maintained forever.
Black Panther gets ready for battle in Black Panther: Wakanda Forever.

Black Panther: Wakanda Forever’s ending explained

Want to know what happens in the Marvel sequel Black Panther: Wakanda Forever? Digital Trends has all the spoilers, including that surprise end credits scene!
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The best performances on The Crown, ranked

Almost every actor on The Crown is great, but these performances on Netflix's hit series reach another level entirely.

The 10 best movie sequels ever made

Sequels are almost impossible to nail, but sometimes a truly great one comes out of the blue. Here are the 10 best movie sequels ever made
The Queen looks at Charles and Diana in The Crown.

The Crown season 5 ending explained

Does Charles leave Diana? Is that fatal car crash in Paris shown? Digital Trends take a deep dive into where the fifth season of The Crown left viewers.
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The best Black Panther comics to read before Wakanda Forever

These are the best Black Panther comics to read before the release of the latest MCU movie, Black Panther: Wakanda Forever.
Arnold Schwarzenegger in "Predator."

35 years later, ‘Predator’ is a better satire than you remember

Predator is a great action movie, but after 35 years, the movie is also a sharper satire on machismo and U.S. politics than you might remember.
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Where to stream Don’t Worry Darling

Don't Worry Darling is available to stream on Nov. 7 for everyone who missed it in theaters.
Daniel Craig sits at a poker table in Casino Royale.

All the Netflix movies and shows you can’t watch with the ‘Basic with Ads’ subscription plan

Netflix's new ad-supported tier excludes a few movies and TV shows. Here's a list of them that aren't available in the Basic with Ads $7 subscription plan.
A woman looks down from a flight of stairs in Barbarian.

Where you can stream Barbarian

Barbarian is one of the best horror movies of the year, and you should stream it wherever you can.
Sean Connery as James Bond in Dr. No.

Where to stream all the James Bond movies

Every James Bond movie is now available to stream in one place for the first time in a long time.
A World War II soldier looks out over a war-torn landscape in a scene from Dunkirk.

The 10 best war movies ever made

From Apocalypse Now to Saving Private Ryan, these are the 10 best war movies ever made.

The Legend of Korra is better than you remember

The Legend of Korra may not have the legacy of its predecessor, The Last Airbender, but it's just as good and deserves another look on its 10th anniversary.
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Prey for the Devil’s ending explained

Prey for the Devil's ending is a little bit shocking: Here's how everything unfolds.
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Marvel’s most powerful mutants, ranked from weakest to strongest

There are plenty of mutants in the world of Marvel Comics, but the most powerful of them, from Apocalypse to Phoenix, are capable of changing the world.
Still from "The Ring."

VCRs are long gone, but 2002’s The Ring is still as terrifying as ever

The American remake of The Ring came out 20 years ago, and while we don't use VHS tapes anymore, it's still plenty terrifying.
Michael B. Jordan punches a speed bag in Creed.

The best boxing movies ever made

Boxing is one of the most inherently cinematic sports, and these movies reveal why it's so compelling.
Morfyyd Clark in "The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power."

What we’d like to see in The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power season 2

With the reveal of Sauron, Amazon Prime Video's The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power is set up for plenty of promising developments in its second season.
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Best Lord of the Rings characters ever

One of J.R.R. Tolkien's great legacies is the Lord of the Rings characters that he left behind and these are the 10 best in the beloved fantasy franchise.
Galadriel looks at a man in The Rings of Power.

What happened in the The Rings of Power’s season one finale?

The Rings of Power just wrapped its 1st season, but what happened in the show's season finale? And is Sauron finally revealed? Digital Trends has the spoilers!