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Season 19 will be back in 2023!

Note: This article contains spoilers for Margaret Atwood's original novel and season 4 of 'The Handmaid's Tale.'The entertainment industry has had a difficult time learning how to categorize 'The Handmaid's Tale.' It's been called a drama, a thriller, and science fiction--all depending upon who you ask and the time of day. In truth, it's dystopian speculative fiction like George Orwell's 1984 and Aldous Huxley's Brave New World, both of which inspired 'The Handmaid's Tale.' But there's a lot of debate in the literary world about what the genre actually entails and how to define it. I just call it horror. These authors spent years building intricate dictatorships, caste systems, and languages, like Dante designing his inferno--not so they could wow us with fantasy or show us the wonders of science--no, they did it to make us sick to our stomachs, so terrified that we'd be hiding under the covers at night filling out a mail-in ballot. The public was told, 'It can happen here.' America, Canada, Australia, and the UK weren't safe. Fascism could sneak up, ensnare them, invade their minds, and burst into their homes. Wicked men could find ways to control them so thoroughly that they would betray themselves and give in, believing that to be the right thing to do. The genre showed us that reality could be far scarier than any fairy tale, and they were right. One day Guardians could invade their place of work, knock on their doors, humiliate them, beat them, torture them, and kill them. There would be no relief--no cops, no army; the world around them would have changed. That would be the new normal.  'The Handmaid's Tale' series did an amazing job of showing us what that change looked like. In season one Moira and June held Aunt Elizabeth hostage so they could escape the red center. But when they left, they found themselves completely disoriented by what they saw. Imagine trying to escape prison after someone bulldozed your hometown. All of the familiar buildings are gone, and the streets are replaced with strange paths. There are no cars. There's bodies strung up all around, guards everywhere, and all sorts of signs with unrecognizable symbols. People are darting back and forth going about their business, wearing odd uniforms--green, red, brown. The pace of life would be different. There'd be a way to walk, a way to talk, and everything around you would be screaming to get in line, blend in, and do as you're told. It's like having the very essence of culture shock injected straight into your veins. June and Moira found themselves in a similar situation. They knew they didn't have a chance. They weren't escaping. They were stuck, watching as Gilead picked away at the very last remnants of their former country, like a vulture pulling dried meat off the bones of an old corpse.

Season 2 of the highly successful Reacher series is set to return on Prime Video and fans can hardly wait! The whodunnit crime series is based on Lee Child's Jack Reacher book series of which two have been turned to feature-length films starring Tom Cruise. The top-rating TV series originally debuted in February this year and stars Ian Ritchson as Jack Reacher. The first season debuted in February this year and was adapted from the first novel, 'Killing Floor,' receiving rave reviews from fans and critics alike. Now that word is out that season 2 is already in the works, fans cannot help but wonder if the speedy production would affect the quality of the beloved series but we are certainly keeping our fingers crossed! In the meantime, here is everything we know about Reacher’s second season-

Rumors about the screen adaptation of the top-selling novel Luckiest Girl Alive started as early as 2020, so when it was announced that Netflix has gotten the rights to film Jessica Knoll’s book, fans were beside themselves with excitement. Mila Kunis stars in this self-produced adaptation of the book and takes on the role of Ani Fanelli, a woman who on the surface appears to have everything good going on for her- that is until she revisits her past as part of an interview for a crime documentary. Ani faces a serious dilemma- lose her image or reveal the truth. Here’s the latest and must-know about Luckiest Girl Alive.

The Sharks are back for its 14th season. The long-running show continues to spark the entrepreneurial spirit and fans can't seem to get enough.Shark Tank had a brief stint on Netflix but now airs as part of the ABC network’s lineup. Read on for what to expect in Shark Tank Season 14.

The family, friends, fans, and colleagues of reality show star and WWE Wrestling sensation Sara Lee are overcome with grief after the 30-year-old and mother of three passed away unexpectedly on October 7, 2022. News of her sudden death came as a shock- just the day before, she posted about overcoming a sinus infection and was even well enough to go to the gym. Here’s everything you need to know about Sara Lee’s life and unfortunate death.

Fans of Blue Bloods received the best news as season 13 was announced earlier this year. It isn't surprising though, as the show has been doing well with a plot recipe that’s made for success. The highly-rated series traces the lives of the Reagan family- both professionally, and personally. The show also has nice touches that have made us feel like we are a part of the family- like each episode ending with a Sunday family dinner.

Everybody loves Homer Simpson- well, at least almost everybody. It’s hard to deny the character’s ‘lovable loser’ charm. Ever since The Simpsons made its debut in 1990, viewers had no difficulty relating to the character- after all, we all have someone in our lives who reminds us of Homer. Truth be told, there’s a little bit of Homer Simpson in every one of us. But did you know that there are many layers to Homer Simpson? Here are some facts about the beloved character you probably didn’t know about.

Minecraft is this generation’s game. It can be played on any gadget and represents a virtual world where anything can be built. Players can enjoy the game in two modes- creative or survival. In creative, you don’t have to forge for items as the raw materials are readily available. Survival mode is where it gets interesting, as you not only have to build to survive but also fend off creepers of the night.

As promised, here is October's third week of scheduled Netflix releases! There are many goodies to look forward to, including a special release of Unsolved Mysteries, an Australian adaptation of The Stranger (directed by Thomas M. Wright), and even a Blippi Halloween special. So without further ado, here’s what to expect from days 15 to 22!

Set sail with CBS’ new dating reality series, The Real Love Boat.

As Stranger Things Season 4 ended with a very wide-open ending, fans are patiently waiting for Season 5, which is confirmed to be the last season, to shed light on all the conspiracies that the last 4 seasons left us with. For example, in the case of Dr. Sam Owens, fans raised the question of whether he would return for the final season or not.Everyone is still in a confused state after the ending of Stranger Things Season 4. Questions are creeping around everyone's heads after Dr. Owens cannot be seen in the final episodes of the season. The actor Paul Reiser teased us that there will be a possible comeback for Dr. Owens in the upcoming final season of Stranger Things.

After being diagnosed with Expressive Aphasia, Willis and his family announced that he would be retiring from the entertainment industry.

A new official trailer for two of the most anticipated video games coming this year, Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet, is released, and it looks more exciting than ever! The official trailer, which dropped just a day ago, shows new content and of course, new Pokémon to further stir up excitement from the franchise’s fansPokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet are set in the new Paldea region and will be the first video games of the franchise to feature a genuine open-world role-playing gaming experience. The Paldea region will feature a variety of both colorful wilderness and urban areas that offer hundreds of Pokémon, including several new ones set to be introduced in the franchise via Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet. These games are the first-ever installment of the franchise’s Generation 9 video games, and they are looking pretty good so far.

If you’re a fan of indie games (and sim games), then you’ve probably heard of Montreal-based Ludeon Studio’s RimWorld. And chances are, you’re playing or at least have tried the game, given the generally favorable reviews that the game has received ever since its release way back in October of 2018.Well, the good news is that the popular construction and management sim game will be getting another major DLC update that will introduce a lot of new content for players to spend their time on. The upcoming DLC expansion, which is titled Biotech, will be introducing a total of three additional features to the exciting strategy sim game. This DLC will be the third expansion overall for the game, which is only three years old.