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Liam Neeson and Pamela Anderson Get Affectionate on the Red Carpet, Plus Christina Aguilera and More
Stars have been everywhere this week! Liam Neeson and Pamela Anderson share a smooch on the cheek as they attend the premiere of their filmThe Naked Gun in London while Christina Aguilera, also in London, rocks a red lip at the world premiere of Burlesque: The Musical. Meanwhile, Anthony Mackie and Stephanie Beatriz celebrate Twisted Metal Season 2 in New York City, and Anne Hathaway is back for more as she films The Devil Wears Prada 2. Here are the best photos of celebs out and about this week. Come back tomorrow for more of the latest A-list outings! PDA, Please! Liam Neeson and Pamela Anderson, stars of The Naked Gun, pack in the PDA with a cute kiss on the cheek at the London film premiere on July 22. Ruby Red Christina Aguilera is seen on July 22 with a bold red lip at The Savoy Theatre for the world premiere of Burlesque: The Musical in London. Top of the Rock Stars of Peacock's Twisted Metal, Anthony Mackie and Stephanie Beatriz, celebrate the season 2 together at Rockefeller Center on July 22. The Devil Keeps Wearing Prada Anne Hathaway is seen playing her iconic role of Andrea Sachs while on set of The Devil Wears Prada 2 on July 22 in New York City. Work Bestie Katie Holmes and Joshua Jackson are seen cracking up on the set of Happy Hour on July 21 in New York City. Backstage Buddies Sophie Carmen-Jones, Aaron Pierre, Teyana Taylor, Dylis Croman and Max von Essen are seen backstage at Chicago on Broadway at The Ambassador Theatre in New York City on July 21. Out on the Town Logan Lerman looks stylish and suave in a yellow and back outfit on July 22 in New York City. Need for Speed Carl Radke flashes a big smile as he attends Samsung's Galaxy Watch8 running event at Mercedes Club on July 22 in New York City. Love off the Island Hot, new reality TV couple, Taylor Williams and Clarke Carraway are on-set with Arby's enjoying Jamocha Shakes and sporting the iconic Arby's hat on July 17. All Class Scheana Shay pops out in a classy blue two-piece set as she visits SiriusXM Studios on July 22 in New York City. Hole in One Niall Horan sports royal blue as he attends the ISPS HANDA Senior Open 2025 at Sunningdale in England on July 22. Headphones On Noah Cyrus is stunning in all white as she visits SiriusXM Studios on July 22 in New York City. Rock On Rock band PRIMUS puts on a show during The Seaport Concert Series on The Rooftop at Pier 17 in New York City on July 21. Honeymoon Phase Jeff Bezos and his wife Lauren Sanchez are relaxing together in St Tropez, France on July 22 after their star studding wedding. Sparkle and Shine Jennifer Lopez glows in a silver bodysuit during her set at the Up All Night: Live in 2025 Concert in Lucca, Italy, on July 21. Family Guy Adam Sandler celebrates Happy Gilmore 2 with his family, Jackie Sandler, Sunny Sandler and Sadie Sandler at the premiere on July 21 in New York City. Built in Best Friend Pedro Pascal and sister Lux Pascal pose together on the red carpet at The Fantastic Four: First Steps World Premiere in Los Angeles on July 21. Big Smiles Natasha Lyonne smiles wide at The Fantastic Four: First Steps World Premiere in Los Angeles on July 21. Royal Outing Queen Camilla and King Charles visit The National Stud in Newmarket, England, on July 22. Family Fun Night Erinn Hudson, Wilder Brooks Hudson, Bodhi Hawn Hudson, Goldie Hawn, Oliver Hudson, and Rio Laura Hudson make time for family at the Happy Gilmore 2 New York Premiere on July 21. Beauty in Black Margaret Qualley looks flawless in a matching black set at the premiere of Happy Gilmore 2 on July 21 in New York City. Patterns and Pinstripe John Cena and Eric André bring different vibes to the Happy Gilmore 2 premiere in New York City on July 21. Business or Party? Bad Bunny looks stylish at the premiere of Happy Gilmore 2 in New York City on July 21. Peace Out! Jimmy Fallon and John Oliver are all smiles at the Happy Gilmore 2 World Premiere in New York City on July 21. Green Thumb Nikki Bella shows off her abs in a casual green two piece top and jeans at the Happy Gilmore 2 New York Premiere on July 21. Happy Amber Amber Ruffin looks happier than ever in an all-white look at the premiere of Happy Gilmore 2 on July 21 in New York City. Tee Up Blake Anderson and Adam Devine get silly together as they pose with golf clubs at the premiere of Happy Gilmore 2 on July 21 in New York City. On the Move Michelle Buteau poses happily in a golf cart at the premiere of Happy Gilmore 2 on July 21 in New York City. Blondes Have More Fun Jennifer Lawrence attends the opening night of the new show Josh Sharp's Ta-Da! at The Greenwich House Theater on July 21 in New York City. Workaholic Natalie Portman is chic and in action on the set of Good Sex on July 21 in New York City. I Herald Your Dress Julia Garner, who portrays the Silver Surfer, shimmers in a blue dress at The Fantastic Four: First Steps premiere in L.A. on July 21. Crisp Black Suit Ebon Moss-Bachrach suits up at the premiere of The Fantastic Four: First Steps in Los Angeles on July 21. Fantastic Bump! Vanessa Kirby held her baby bump in a blue dress at the premiere of The Fantastic Four: First Steps in Los Angeles on July 21. Date Night Simu Liu and Allison Hsu are celebrating their recent engagement in style on the red carpet at the premiere of The Fantastic Four: First Steps in Los Angeles on July 21. The OG Is Back Ioan Gruffudd, who starred in 2004's Fantastic Four, steps out with his pregnant wife Bianca at the L.A. premiere on July 21. Marvel Man Dave Bautista bares his tattoo in a tailored striped suit at the premiere of The Fantastic Four: First Steps in Los Angeles on July 4 This Jonathan Scott sports an all-blue look at the premiere of The Fantastic Four: First Steps in Los Angeles on July 21. Late Nights Peter Dinklage lights up the stage during his interview on Late Night with Seth Meyers on July 21 in New York City. Flawless Duo Marisha Wallace and Billy Porter show off their perfect glam at a photo call for Cabaret at The Kit Kat Club at The Edge at Hudson Yards on July 21 in New York City. Little Red Dress Scheana Shay rocks red as at a conversation about My Good Side: A Memoir with Chicks in the Office at the 92NY on July 21 in New York City. Happy Pride Kehlani brings the heat on The Stonewall Stage as she headlines at the San Diego Pride Festival on July 19. Rodeo Rebels Keith Urban and Old El Paso's new singing cowboy Elroy, met for the first time during the Salt Lake City High and Alive tour stop on July 18. Back in Action Katie Holmes reunites with Dawson's Creek co-star Joshua Jackson while filming a movie she's also directing in New York on July 21. First Look Naomi Watts is seen for the first time as Jackie Kennedy while filming for American Love Story in New York on July 21. Prada Power Anne Hathaway is spotted in a colorful ensemble on the set of Devil Wears Prada 2 in New York City on July 21. Jet-Set Jennifer Lopez arrives at Pisa's Galileo Galilei Airport on July 21 after departing Budapest, and is received at the entrance by her fans. Burlesque Beauty Christina Aguilera wows the crowd with her outfit at a photocall for Burlesque: The Musical at the Savoy Theatre on July 21 in London. Denim Darling Nicole Scherzinger is seen decked out in denim on July 21 in N.Y.C. Lighting the Way Yolanthe Cabau looks radiant at the Free a Girl screening with Deadline at the London Hotel on July 19 in Los Angeles. Headliner Heat Doechii rocked a vest during her headlining performance on July 19 at the Create and Cultivate Festival in DTLA at Rolling Greens in L.A. Star-Studded Brunch Kevin Durant, A'ja Wilson and Rich Kleiman pose together at the Boardroom & Chase's VIP WNBA All-Star Brunch. Heatwave Benny Blanco brings the heat, surprising diners at the Tabasco Salsa Picante Presents Tex-Mex Omakase by Chain event on July 18 in L.A. MetLife Magic Zach Bryan, Bruce Springsteen and Caleb Followill smile for the camera at Bryan's MetLife Stadium show on July 20 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. Sabrina Steps Out Sabrina Ionescu attends the AT&T All-Star event during WNBA All-Star Weekend in Indianapolis on July 19. Jones Beach Icon Cyndi Lauper belts it out during her performance at Northwell Health at Jones Beach Theater on July 19 in Wantagh, New York. Hamptons Highlight Gavin Casalegno celebrates The Summer I Turned Pretty release in the Hamptons at his Haute Living issue party with Hublot, held at the newly opened Bagatelle on July 17. Take Two! Anne Hathaway is spotted on the set of The Devil Wears Prada 2 on July 21 in New York City. 'Freaky Friday' Feels Lindsay Lohan and Jamie Lee Curtis pose together at Disney's Freakier Friday press junket in Los Angeles on July 19. Jelly Brings the Joy Jelly Roll brings the heat and a huge smile to Country Thunder Wisconsin on July 19 in Twin Lakes. Keeping It Cool Chase Sui Wonders is photographed in summer attire on July 21 in New York City. Summer Sparkle Eva Longoria shines in a white dress at the Global Gift Gala on July 20 in Marbella, Spain. Iced Out Pitbull suits up for the Hush Cooling Oasis, celebrating the brand's Iced Cooling Sheets on July 20 at Barrier Island in Fort Lauderdale. Country Comes Alive George Strait and Miranda Lambert take to the stage at the George Strait Concert held at SoFi Stadium on July 19 in L.A. Nicole Channels Norma Nicole Scherzinger channels Norma Desmond backstage on closing night of Sunset Blvd. at The St. James Theatre in N.Y.C. on July 20. Macklemore Mania Macklemore brings the energy during his performance on stage at Lollapalooza Paris Festival on July 19. Blige Brings the Hits Mary J. Blige wows the crowd with a live concert at the Co-Op Live arena in Manchester, playing her most iconic hits on July 21. Game Day Vibes Noah Wyle reps his team at the LAFC game on July 19 at BMO Stadium. Gala Glam Meredith Marks and Luann de Lesseps arrive in style at the SASF Sweet 16th Unconditional Love Gala on July 19 in Bridgehampton, New York. Light It Up Jennifer Lopez shimmers during her Up All Night tour performance at the MVM Dome in Budapest, Hungary on July 20. Say Cheese! Hoda Kotb and Betsy Wolfe smile ear to ear backstage at Joy: A New True Musical at the Laura Pels Theatre in N.Y.C. on July 19. Western Wow Ashley Cooke looks rodeo-ready at Country Thunder Wisconsin on July 19. Style Star Justin Timberlake is dressed to impress onstage during the Lollapalooza Paris Festival on July 20. Dynamic Duo John Waters and Mark Mothersbaugh pose together backstage at the Mosswood Meltdown music festival in Oakland, California on July 19. A Vivas Vision Gloria Estefan dazzles in a dark outfit at the Mares Vivas music festival in Vila Nova de Gaia, Northern Portugal on July 20. Summer Stroll Padma Lakshmi is happy to be at Hay Day Farmers Market at Union Square Greenmarket on July 19 in N.Y.C. N.Y.C. Moment Tracee Ellis Ross looks radiant in a summery look while out and about in N.Y.C. on July 21. Post-Gym Pedro Pedro Pascal is spotted as he steps out of the gym in L.A. on July 18. Icon in Action Cyndi Lauper performs at Northwell Health at Jones Beach Theater on July 19 in Wantagh, New York. Raye Rules the Stage Raye owns the stage during the Lollapalooza Paris Festival on July 20. Game On Toni Breidinger and Jordan Chiles take their competitive spirit to Dave & Buster's in Time Square on July 18. Shades of Cool Jhene Aiko attends the Create & Cultivate Festival in Los Angeles on July 20. All Smiles Christie Brinkley flashes as wide smiles as she attends the annual Polo Hamptons Match & Cocktail Party in Bridgehampton, N.Y., on July 19. Fab Fashionista Rihanna leaves dinner at Giorgio Baldi in Santa Monica on July 20. Finneas in France Finneas performs during the Lollapalooza Paris Festival in France on July 19. Festival Fun Justin Timberlake brings the fun during the Lollapalooza Paris Festival in France on July 19. Sing it Loud Cyndi Lauper belts out her powerhouse voice onstage during her Girls Just Wanna Have Fun Farewell Tour stop in Wantagh, New York, on July 19. Pure Entertainer Katy Perry gives on an high-energy performance during her Lifetimes Tour concert at the Chase Center in San Francisco, California. She's Glowing Eva Longoria showcases pure elegance wearing a yellow slip dress and a classic red lip while attending the Global Gift Gala on July 19 in Marbella, Spain. Double Date Kris Jenner and boyfriend Corey Gamble dine at Nobu with designer Tommy Hilfiger with his wife Dee Ocleppo (not pictured) in Malibu, California, on July 19. Pretty in Pink Lindsay Lohan is summer chic in pink florals as she attends the press junket for her long-awaited Disney sequel Freakier Friday in Los Angeles on July 19. Hitting the Stage Jelly Roll performs onstage at Country Thunder Wisconsin on July 19 in Twin Lakes, Wisconsin. What a Charmer Hugh Jackman greets fans as he arrives for his Broadway show From New York, With Love at Radio City Music Hall in New York City on July 19. New Romance? Sia and Harry Jowsey hold hands while exiting Ca Del Sole restaurant in Los Angeles after dining together on July 19. A Netflix Summer Chrishell Stause and Love is Blind star Madison Errichiello appear on stage at Netflix's Summer Break event on July 17 in Santa Monica, California. Born to Perform Darius Rucker performs during the Starting Fires Tour at Hard Rock Live in Hollywood, Florida, on July 19. Cute Couple Bry Burrows and Jalen Hurts pose on the Green Carpet at The Battery in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on July 18. Glowing Gal Jessica Alba is seen out and about in West Hollywood, Calif., on July 18. Rock on Jordan Chiles poses at Dave & Buster's Time Square in New York City on July 18. Music Man Will Smith performs live onstage during the Based on a True Story tour at Festhalle Frankfurt in Germany on July 18. Sing It Benson Boone performs onstage during the Lollapalooza Paris Festival in France on July 18. Big Chief Jason Momoa attends the world premiere of his new Apple TV+ series Chief of War which debuts in August in Ko Olina Beach, Hawaii, on July 18. Shining Star Olivia Rodrigo gives an electric performance onstage at the 2025 Lollapalooza Paris Festival on July 18. Blossoming Beauty Miranda Cosgrove sports a summery floral look while attending Netflix's Summer Break event on July 17 in Santa Monica, California. Retail Therapy Mom-of-four Hilary Duff goes shopping at kids' store Ragg Tattoo in Los Angeles on July 18. LBD Moment Camila Mendes stuns in a form-fitting black mini dress as she attends the Instagram x Benito Skinner Chateau dinner on July 18 in Los Angeles. At the Movies Andrea Barber and Jodie Sweetin attend a special screening of the film Before We Forget in Los Angeles on July 18. Fun Snapshot AJ McLean poses with fans onstage at Netflix's Summer Break event held at the Santa Monica Pier in California on July 17. Camera Ready Dylan Dreyer is in happy spirits while filming the Today show at the Rockefeller Plaza in New York City on July 18. Casual Charm Kyle MacLachlan opts for a laidback look while attending the Instagram x Benito Skinner Chateau Dinner on July 18 in Los Angeles. Say Cheese Jo Koy interacts with fans as he supports Manny Pacquiao (not pictured) at his ceremonial weigh-in at MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas on July 18. On the Move Brooklyn Beckham and Nicola Peltz are seen holding hands in the French Rivera on July 18. Catching up with the Fans SZA says hi to fans on her way to her car in Paris, amidst her and Kendrick Lamar's Grand National Tour on July 17. Summer Getaway Paul Wesley and Natalie Kuckenburg bask in the sun at the Amalfi Coast in Italy on July 17. Plushy Pals Actress Gina Rodriguez stops by Warmies' SoHo Pop-up in New York with her family to pick some plushies for her son and little one on the way on July 18. Silver and Stripes Sarah Cheung and Brooks Nader attend the VIP Preview for makeup brand Sacheu on July 18 in Los Angeles. Words of Wisdom Olympic track and field superstar Allyson Felix shares some words as the keynote speaker at Create & Cultivate Supper Club in Los Angeles. Out to Lunch Heather Graham heads to The Ivy restaurant in a all white outfit in Los Angeles on July 18. Pump up the Jams J Balvin and Valentina Ferrer keep the good vibes going at a release party for Balvin's new album Mixteip in New York City on July 17. Screen to Stage Nathalie Emmanuel attends the press night performance of Sing Street in London on July 18. Smile and Wave Kat Graham zips by on a golf cart while leaving Access Hollywood in Los Angeles. Love Off the Island Love Island's Clarke Carraway and Taylor Williams dance the night away at Wizkid's 35th Birthday in held at Zouk L.A. Make Me Loose My Breath Tyla steps out in a comfy and casual outfit in London on July 17. Cute Co-Stars BMF co-stars Michole Briana White and Russell Hornsby pose together at the Vibes & Views screening in partnership with Starz at Soho Warehouse on July 16. Basketball's Finest WNBA power house Aliyah Boston, Kelsey Mitchell, Caitlin Clark and Sydney Colson get ready for Finals with Good Morning America's Robin Roberts in Indianapolis on July 18. Showin' Love South Korean actor, Park Bo-Gum gives fans his heart at a photocall for The 4th Blue Dragon Series Awards in Incheon, South Korea on July 18. Cute Couple Dave Franco and Alison Brie make a date night out of the Las Culturistas Culture Awards on July 17 in Los Angeles. A Look That Pop Megan Stalter shakes up the red carpet with a Diet Coke dress at the Las Culturistas Culture Awards in Los Angeles on July 17. Award-Worthy Looks I Know What You Did Last Summer alum Sarah Michelle Gellar looks glam as she arrives at the Las Culturistas Culture Awards in Los Angeles on July 17. Out of the Office Mindy Kaling poses in a white and pink dress at the Las Culturistas Culture Awards on July 17 in Los Angeles. Future So Bright... Mariska Hargitay brings the shades to the HamptonsFilm Summer Docs screening of My Mom Jayne in East Hampton, New York on July 17. Red Carpet Ready Aidy Bryant arrives in all black to the Las Culturistas Culture Awards in Los Angeles on July 17. OG Scream Queen Jamie Lee Curtis throws up a peace sign at the Las Culturistas Culture Awards in Los Angeles on July 17. Flowering Looks Nicky Hilton Rothschild poses with some beautiful flowers at the Net-a-Porter & Mr Porter Summer in the Hamptons Cocktail Party in Sagaponack, N.Y. on July 17. Museum Worthy Lainey Wilson attends the opening of the "Lainey Wilson: Tough as Nails" exhibition in the Nashville Country Music Hall of Fame on July 17. Read the original article on People
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Now Serving! KRISPY KREME® and Crocs Collaborate for First Time on New Limited-Edition Classic Clog
Comfort meets crave in Krispy Kreme Crocs Classic Clog, inspired by iconic Original Glazed® and other Krispy Kreme doughnuts CHARLOTTE, N.C., July 23, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--In what might be THE colossal collab of the year, Krispy Kreme® and Crocs today announced the introduction of limited-edition Krispy Kreme x Crocs Classic Clogs. More than a year in the making, comfort meets crave in this "icon for an icon" collaboration of two true global originals – Krispy Kreme's Original Glazed® Doughnut and Crocs' Classic Clog. Hot now and being served beginning Aug. 5 in adult sizes at Crocs stores, and select channels, the Krispy Kreme x Crocs Classic Clogs' design features a fresh out-of-the-glazer treatment, along with oversized Jibbitz™ charms of the Original Glazed doughnut and Krispy Kreme Hot Light™. The Clogs also include two interchangeable toe caps – chocolate and strawberry icing with sprinkles – that you can swap out depending on your favorite flavor, and the Clogs' pivoting heel strap features the Krispy Kreme logo. Each pair of the limited-edition Krispy Kreme x Crocs Classic Clog comes in a custom co-branded box designed around Krispy Kreme's classic dozens box. Also available is a Krispy Kreme five-pack of Jibbitz™ charms featuring two doughnuts, a dozens box, the iconic paper hat and Krispy Kreme logo. To celebrate the collaboration, Krispy Kreme is offering a Krispy Kreme x Crocs special dozen featuring the three doughnuts brought to life by the Clogs: Original Glazed®, Chocolate Iced with Sprinkles, and Strawberry Iced with Sprinkles. The dozen will be available Aug. 4 through 10 while supplies last at participating Krispy Kreme shops and for pickup or delivery via Krispy Kreme's app and website. Fans of both brands can get early access to Krispy Kreme x Crocs Classic Clogs on Aug. 4 by visiting any participating Krispy Kreme shop and scanning the displayed Crocs QR Code to order. Krispy Kreme is also offering guests who come in wearing their Crocs on August 9 a free Original Glazed Doughnut. "It's been so much fun working with Crocs to create what might be the sweetest Classic Clogs yet," said Alison Holder, Krispy Kreme Chief Brand and Product Officer. "Fans of both of our brands expect the unexpected and this collab certainly is next-level when it comes to that. We can't wait to see Krispy Kreme x Crocs 'clog' social media." "At Crocs, we've always believed in comfort you can customize – and now, with Krispy Kreme, we're serving up style that's glazed with personality and sprinkled with style," said Terence Reilly, Crocs, Inc. Chief Brand Officer. "Because when it comes to self-expression, we 'doughnut' hold back." Crocs Classic Clogs started a comfort revolution around the world and is the irreverent go-to comfort shoe that you're sure to fall deeper in love with day after day. Crocs Classic Clogs offer lightweight Iconic Crocs Comfort™, a color for every personality, and an ongoing invitation to be comfortable in your own shoes, including while enjoying and sharing Krispy Kreme doughnuts. To learn more about Krispy Kreme Crocs Classic Clogs, visit To learn more about the Crocs Specialty Dozen, visit About Krispy KremeHeadquartered in Charlotte, N.C., Krispy Kreme is one of the most beloved and well-known sweet treat brands in the world. Our iconic Original Glazed® doughnut is universally recognized for its hot-off-the-line, melt-in-your-mouth experience. Krispy Kreme operates in more than 40 countries through its unique network of fresh doughnut shops, partnerships with leading retailers, and a rapidly growing digital business. Our purpose of touching and enhancing lives through the joy that is Krispy Kreme guides how we operate every day and is reflected in the love we have for our people, our communities, and the planet. Connect with Krispy Kreme Doughnuts at and follow us on social: X, Instagram and Facebook. About Crocs, Inc. (Nasdaq: CROX), headquartered in Broomfield, Colorado, is a world leader in innovative casual footwear for all, combining comfort and style with a value that consumers know and love. The Company's brands include Crocs and HEYDUDE, and its products are sold in more than 80 countries through wholesale and direct-to-consumer channels. For more information on Crocs, Inc. visit To learn more about our brands, visit or Category: Brand News View source version on Contacts Liv Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
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This Unsung Supernatural TV Show Has Everything a Horror Fan Could Want
When it comes to genre television, there haven't been many TV shows over the past decade that have kept me hooked. I watch TV for a living, so color me jaded. When I think of big creative swings in the television realm, shows like Twin Peaks, Severance and The Boys immediately come to mind. That third title I just mentioned is the only one in that trio that is an adaptation -- taking inspiration from the ultraviolent superhero comic book series by Garth Ennis and Darick Robertson. Before The Boys, two titles inspired by Ennis's comic book work hit the small screen: the short-lived Constantine and the gloriously bonkers Preacher, which is now streaming on Netflix (until Aug. 18) and AMC Plus. AMC took a crazy big swing with Preacher, tapping series creator Sam Catlin (Breaking Bad) to showrun the project with the help of producing duo Evan Goldberg and Seth Rogen. In May of 2016, the first of the show's four seasons premiered on the small screen and proceeded to kick the TV world right upside the face -- but, like, in the best way. Read more: Philo's Subscription Price Will Increase, but Include AMC Plus Ruth Negga, Dominic Cooper and Joseph Gilgun star in Preacher. AMC Network Preacher follows Jesse Custer (played by Dominic Cooper), a down-on-his-luck Texas priest with a sinister past. He is given a new purpose when a supernatural force known as Genesis inhabits his body, granting him the Word of God -- a superpower that, when summoned, makes anyone follow his command. Fueled by an enduring crisis of faith and his newfound gift, Jesse finds himself on a mission to find God, who just up and left heaven, and bring him to justice. He can't do it alone, though. Joining him on this bizarre road trip adventure is Tulip O'Hare (Ruth Negga), his formidable ex-girlfriend, and a wise-cracking, chain-smoking, hard-drinking vampire named Cassidy (Joseph Gilgun). Add in a collection of untrustworthy angels, pesky demons, that aforementioned deadbeat God and a group of murderous zealots, and you've got yourself one delightfully unhinged TV show. Like The Boys, Preacher isn't directly categorized as a horror series. But it has earned its gruesome flowers. It pivots from one genre to another regularly -- swiftly moving from bloody vampire kill sequence to comedic road trip banter to some heavy apocalyptic, theological drama. Above all else, it's the wonderful dynamic between the core trio that keeps things interesting. Sure, you can revel in the cool action sequences and the southern noir flavor of the story world and its characters, but if the emotional connection between the leads is lacking, the show will fail. Thankfully, that's not the case here. Joseph Gilgun as the vampire Cassidy in Preacher. AMC Network The chemistry between Cooper and Negga is white hot and pretty much jumps off the screen. Gilgun's punk rock take on Cassidy is my favorite thing about the show -- even if the TV version of him was watered down from his brash and brutal (too-violent-for-basic-cable) comic book roots. In a content landscape full of recycled tropes and shows that were canceled too soon, Preacher is a beautiful and unique snowflake. The more I think about it, the more I am baffled that the show was even greenlit in the first place -- and I don't mean that in a bad way. If you've read Ennis's comic book and enjoyed Steve Dillon's visual stylings, you probably had the same thought I had when this show was announced: How? The narrative structure of the books, along with the twisted story arcs -- there's a face-removing serial killer, an immortal bounty hunter who kills angels and so much more -- really made me feel like this was something no one could adapt. Graham McTavish in Preacher, now streaming on Netflix and AMC Plus. AMC Network The same was said at one point or another about Game of Thrones and Watchmen. So, egg on my face, I guess. Things move quickly when it comes to TV shows. They get greenlit only to be canceled in the blink of an eye. The revolving door of what's new, what's popular and what just left the party can be a bit discombobulating. It's this fast-paced entertainment realm that makes me think gems like Preacher can be easily overlooked or forgotten. Preacher exists in a weird pocket of time for television -- The Walking Dead franchise had exploded when it premiered, and the streaming wars had yet to fully kick in. It was before the MCU made its way to Disney Plus, with shows like FX's Legion experimenting with unique visuals and story sequences unlike anything found on basic cable. It was a show that tinkered with what was possible, storytelling-wise, while also giving us some kick-ass insanity to tune into each week. It never really took off; at least not the way The Boys did. And that's a shame because this show was a game-changer. With each season, the story world became larger and more fantastical. Every character chewed the scenery down to the bone, and that was just a part of its bonkers charm. Probably the best thing about the show is that Preacher was allowed to end on its own terms. Yes, that's right, every storyline finds its conclusion, which tends to be a rare thing with TV shows these days. I could keep raving about the series, but I think I've already said too much. Even if I kept writing, I'm not sure if I would be able to substantially encapsulate the brilliant madness of the show. In fact, if I could channel Jesse's Word of God power, I'd probably just wipe this all from your memory. I'd command you to forget everything I just wrote, except the part where I call Preacher, "gloriously bonkers," and tell you to go watch it all right now.
