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Tom's Guide
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Tom's Guide
Netflix just added every season of this super-bingeable mystery thriller show — and you've got 100 episodes to watch now
If there's one thing that always goes down a treat on Netflix, it's a show with a lot of seasons. The streaming service's subscribers love a good binge-watch. So, when I saw that Netflix U.S. recently added 'Blindspot' (on June 7), I was confident it would be a near instant success. And my hunch was correct. Not even 48 hours after 'Blindspot' was added to the platform's library and it's already found its way into the Netflix top 10 most-watched list, currently ranked at No. 9. If 'Blindspot' falls within your own television blindspot, it's an NBC series that debuted in 2015 and ran for five seasons, and a total of 100 episodes. It's also a great binge-watch as each case-of-the-week installment feels satisfying on its own, but all the while, in the background, a larger web of mystery and conspiracy is being spun. It's not exactly reinventing the TV crime drama mold, but it's a show you can consume in great quantities and still crave more. Let's dive into everything you need to know about 'Blindspot' now that it's found its new home on Netflix. 'Blindspot' opens with a beat cop noticing an unattended duffle bag in New York City's iconic Times Square. Calling in the FBI, they are shocked to discover that the luggage contains a naked women with no memories and covered in freshly-inked tattoos. Dubbed Jane Doe (Jaimie Alexander), one of the tattoos points towards FBI agent Kurt Weller (Sullivan Stapleton), who is quickly called in to investigate the situation in the hopes of learning Jane's identity and unraveling the mysteries buried deep within her marked skin. The pair team up and begin hunting for answers, with each tattoo offering up its own set of clues. But as Weller and Jane get closer to uncovering buried secrets, they find themselves in the middle of a sprawling conspiracy, and must face the fact that some truths are hidden further than skin deep. Get instant access to breaking news, the hottest reviews, great deals and helpful tips. As noted, 'Blindspot' debuted in 2015 and didn't conclude until 2020, but even then, it felt like a throwback to highly bingeable 2000s television like 'Lost,' 'Fringe' and 'Bones.' It's one of those crime thriller shows that constantly offers up two types of mysteries: Those that are solved within each 45-minute episode, and those that take an entire season, or even multiple seasons, to unfold. It's a pretty compelling formula that many great television shows have successfully mined, and it will keep you hooked from the first episode until the last. Of course, the biggest unanswered question at first is Jane Doe's identity, and while the show does eventually move beyond this mystery — fortunately, the big reveal of Jane's backstory isn't stretched out across the show's entire run — this central hook is more than enough to get you invested in the first season. The shifting relationship between Jane and Weller is another core pillar of 'Blindspot,' with the pair striking up an uneasy alliance before signs of a will-they-won't-they romance start to blossom. Again, it's pretty textbook stuff, but sometimes you don't need a show to subvert expectations. 'Blindspot' is probably best described as TV junk food. It's simple and predictable but comforting. Unfortunately, like a lot of shows of its ilk, 'Blindspot' does become increasingly outlandish in its latter seasons. The show writers were forced to spin up new mysteries to keep the show going beyond its initial core premise. Its attempts to redefine itself aren't always successful, and things become more than a little bit silly by the end. It gives big "Prison Break" vibes. Nevertheless, 'Blindspot' is a great pick if you want a Netflix show that will keep you occupied for more than a single weekend. It has plenty of throwback charms, even if you'll have to leave some logic at the door. If you're able to suspend your disbelief, it's a worthwhile binge. If you're looking to sink your teeth into a show this week on Netflix, 'Blindspot' is a great pick. It certainly doesn't fall into the prestige TV category, with some ropey production and far from award-worthy performances, but it's got enough satisfying ingredients to keep you engaged. If you're looking to sink your teeth into a show this week on Netflix, "Blindspot' is a great pick. It's a show that belongs to a different era of television in many ways. We're now in an era of sub-10 episode seasons released several years apart, but 'Blindspot' debuted during a time when viewers were served up 20+ episode seasons on a dependable yearly basis. Anybody with a fondness for that period of television will get a real kick out of 'Blindspot's' predictability. And viewers just looking for a show that'll take a while to finish, and one that offers up enough unanswered questions to keep the investment level high, will also find plenty to enjoy. It's certainly not a ground-breaking series, or one concerned with going beyond its familiar genre conventions, but it plays to its intended audience pretty darn well, and that's all it needs to be a success. I have a feeling that 'Blindspot' might stick around among the most-watched series on Netflix for a while, as similar bingeable 2010s shows have found great success in the TV streaming era. And I wouldn't be surprised if over the next few days, it climbs even higher in Netflix's top 10 chart. However, if you consumed 'Blindspot' as it aired on NBC in the 2010s, and are looking for something completely new instead, check out our rundown of everything new added to Netflix this month, including equally binge-worthy original series like 'Sirens' and lots more. Stream "Blindspot" seasons 1-5 on Netflix now
Yahoo
4 days ago
- Yahoo
Niagara Falls man charged in fatal North End hit-and-run
A Niagara Falls man has been indicted by a Niagara County grand jury in connection with last year's fatal crash in the city's North End. The grand jury handed up an indictment that charged Antoine Bones, 39, of the Falls, with single counts of second-degree manslaughter and leaving the scene of a fatal motor vehicle incident without reporting. Bones appeared in Niagara County Court Thursday afternoon where the indictment was unsealed before County Court Judge John Ottaviano. The judge set bail at $250,000 cash or $500,000 bond. As of Thursday night, Bones was being held at the Niagara County jail. Bones is accused of 'recklessly causing the death' of Yolanda Carr, 50, also of the Falls on Aug. 5 by 'striking and running her over with the vehicle he was driving, and then fleeing the scene.' Carr died as a result of the injuries she sustained. She was riding on her electric bicycle at about 1:15 a.m. through the intersection of 22nd Street and Niagara Avenue when she was struck. Falls Police Crash Management Unit (CMU) investigators spent weeks searching for witnesses who may have seen the crash or video from outdoor residential or business security cameras that may have captured the incident. On Aug. 15, investigators discovered a Chevy Tahoe SUV behind a home in the 1100 block of Centre Avenue. That vehicle was later linked to Bones. Just about a month later, in September, CMU investigators executed a series of search warrants at homes in the 1100 block of Centre Avenue and the 1200 block of Beech Avenue. Falls Police patrol officers on the scene of the Aug. 15 crash said they found Carr lying in the roadway next to the electric bike that she had been riding. A preliminary investigation indicated that Carr had been heading south on 22nd Street and was struck by a vehicle while crossing the intersection at Niagara Avenue. Investigators said the vehicle that hit her had been traveling west on Niagara Avenue and left the scene before police arrived. Niagara Falls firefighters and EMTs with AMR ambulance responded to the scene and transported Carr to the Erie County Medical Center in Buffalo, where she was later pronounced dead. Family members said Carr left behind two daughters, a son, 'many grandchildren,' her mother and a brother.
Hypebeast
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Hypebeast
Watch the Official Trailer of ‘Gachiakuta' Anime
Summary The main trailer forGachiakutahas been unveiled, offering a thrilling preview of the upcoming dark fantasy shonen anime. The anime is produced byStudio Bones, which is known for its high-intensity action animation as seen inMy Hero Academia,Full Metal AlchemistandMob Psycho 100. The adaptation brings to life Kei Urana's manga, which first debuted inWeekly Shonen Jumpin 2022 and follows the story of Rudo, a young boy from the slums of a floating city. Rudo was falsely accused of murder and was cast into the abyss below, a wasteland filled with monstrous creatures. With its gritty urban aesthetics, graffiti-inspired visuals and intense fight sequences, the trailer sets the tone for an action-packed and emotionally charged narrative. Expanding on the manga's dystopian themes, the trailer vividly highlights Rudo's desperate struggle for survival in the abyss. It showcases his encounters with the Cleaners, a specialized group tasked with eliminating the monstrous 'trash beasts' that roam this treacherous environment. The fast-paced combat sequences are a standout, featuring fluid animation and dynamic choreography that underscore the anime's high-stakes battles and raw emotional depth. Additionally, the trailer introduces new key characters, including Rudo's mentor, Regto and Jabber, a formidable Raider who wields neurotoxic rings. Meanwhile, the anime's opening theme, 'HUGs' by Paledusk, and the ending theme, 'TOMOSHIBI' by DUSTCELL, further enhance its gritty, rebellious tone. Set to premiere on July 6, 2025, Gachiakuta will stream exclusively onCrunchyroll. To mark the upcoming release, the streaming platform has also launched the 'Gachiakuta World Takeover' campaign — an initiative developed in collaboration with Kodansha, Avex and Bones. This campaign includes advance screenings in 15 countries, immersive Gachiakuta-themed installations and interactive fan experiences such as a graffiti makerwebsitethat allows fans to create personalized tags inspired by the anime's aesthetic. In the meantime, check out the latest trailer above.
The Independent
21-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Independent
Jon Jones and Tom Aspinall twists continue as conflicting messages emerge
Jon Jones continues to emit mixed messages about the prospect of a fight with Tom Aspinall, 18 months after it was first mooted. Despite Jones holding the regular UFC heavyweight title and Aspinall owning the interim belt, a dynamic that has existed since November 2023, the pair are yet to have a bout booked. Britain's Aspinall claimed the interim title by knocking out Sergei Pavlovich, when the pair stepped up after Jones sustained an injury that thwarted his planned defence against Stipe Miocic. That all-American match-up finally materialised in November 2024, with Jones stopping the divisional great, but only after Aspinall defended and retained the interim strap in July – in a rare move in the UFC. Jones, 37, and Aspinall, 32, have therefore been poised for a unification fight for six months, yet 'Bones' continues to toy with Aspinall. On Tuesday (20 May), footage emerged of Jones saying, 'I'm done,' while seemingly on a video call with an old friend, who joked that the former light-heavyweight kind could go on for another '10 years'. Yet on the same day, Jones posted an Instagram story of a video captioned: 'Have you ever seen a dog correct another dog like this?' The clip shows a dog incessantly barking at another, before a third dog arrives and instantly causes the vocal canine to become submissive. 'What I feel like returning to the UFC after some much needed downtime,' Jones wrote. This online activity followed a series of tweets from Jones on Sunday (18 May), when the controversial American hit back at fans. He wrote: 'Yall barkin up the wrong tree, I told the Ufc my plans a long time ago. I have no clue why they haven't shared them with you guys yet. 'Lol do I come across as the type of person who cares about things like [being stripped of the title] [...] This, this attitude, right here is making me a very wealthy man. This desperation [from fans] is incredibly lucrative, so thank you. Keep it coming.' With the UFC , Jones vs Aspinall is unlikely to happen before October. While some fans view Jones as the greatest mixed martial artist of all time, his career has been marred by numerous failed drug tests and run-ins with the law. Still, the American is effectively unbeaten, with his sole loss having come via DQ in 2009. Meanwhile, Aspinall is 15-3 in MMA and 8-1 in the UFC. In the promotion, his only defeat occurred due to injury, while all of his career finishes have come via stoppage. In the UFC, Aspinall holds the record for the shortest fight time of an athlete with five or more bouts; all of his wins in the promotion have come in the first two rounds – seven in round one, two in the first minute. Aspinall's decision to defend the interim belt was a rarity in the UFC, as the Wigan heavyweight aimed to stay active during Jones's absence. In that fight, Aspinall stopped Curtis Blaydes in 60 seconds, avenging his injury-induced loss to the American in 2022.
Time of India
20-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
The Global Revolution of Anime: Diversity Redefines the Genre
Anime is no longer just a Japanese export for home audiences – it's become a global phenomenon with stories and creators from around the world. Japanese studios are now weaving multicultural themes, LGBTQ+ characters and underrepresented voices into their series, while international creators are producing anime-style content of their own. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Viewers in India, North America and beyond are responding enthusiastically: surveys show Gen Z anime fans in the US are nearly twice as likely to be or Asian as the general population, and 39% identify as LGBTQ+. This broad, passionate audience is pushing for more inclusive tales. As one analysis noted, despite anime's diverse fandom, the genre still 'lacks… Black, Indigenous, People of Colour (BIPOC) and LGBTQ2S+ characters' – a gap that new shows are beginning to fill. Global themes in Japanese Anime Even Japan's own anime studios are reaching across borders. Series like Samurai Champloo (Shinichirō Watanabe) deliberately mix cultures – it uses hip-hop influences and even introduces foreign characters in feudal Japan – to tell a uniquely diverse tale. Michiko & Hatchin (2008) is set in a fictional Latin American country and features strong Black protagonists, praised as 'some of the best Black representation in all of anime' while immersing viewers in Brazilian-inspired culture. More recently, Mobile Suit Gundam: The Witch From Mercury (2022–23) became the first in that franchise to star a woman of color and a same-sex relationship, marking a historic LGBTQ-inclusive turn. Even traditional samurai tales are getting diverse reboots: 's Yasuke (2021) was directed by African-American creator LeSean Thomas and centers on Japan's only known Black samurai. Thomas notes the 'serendipitous nature' of an African-American making an anime about an African in Japan. Several new Japanese anime explicitly blend global or multicultural settings. For example, Carole & Tuesday (Bones/Netflix) follows two mixed-heritage songwriters on Mars, and Great Pretender (Wit/Netflix) bounces across international con games – moves by studios to tell fresh stories. Netflix's Japanese arm recently said its mission is to 'discover stories that have not yet been told', signaling a push toward unique, globally flavored narratives. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now In short, Tokyo's anime creators are increasingly mindful of international appeal: mixing musical genres, casting diverse characters, and exploring world cultures in ways that resonate with young viewers everywhere. Anime-inspired creations worldwide Credits: Pinterest Outside Japan, many studios and creators are making works with anime aesthetics and storytelling. In the US, cartoons like Avatar: The Legend of Korra were directly inspired by anime; Korra famously ended with a queer romance, called 'one of the first portrayals of a same-sex relationship in a popular American animated show'. Netflix and other streamers have backed original anime-style series by non-Japanese talent: Castlevania (2017–2021) by American creators drew on East European folklore, and Cannon Busters (2020) by Black American creator LeSean Thomas told a sci-fi adventure with a racially mixed cast. Another example is Onyx Equinox ( , 2020), created by Mexican-American Sofia Alexander. Alexander explains that Onyx Equinox was born from imagining 'a Mexico that was just as magical and epic' as The Lord of the Rings , blending Aztec and Mayan mythology with coming-of-age drama. In the Philippines, Netflix's Trese (2021) is an anime series based on local comics that brings Filipino folklore to a global audience. Author Budjette Tan notes Manila's 'interesting mix of embracing first-world technology' while 'still cling[ing] to our traditions,' a duality vividly portrayed in the show. Similarly, Western animation anthologies like Star Wars: Visions or Avatar Chronicles incorporate diverse artistic voices. Even manga-style comics are going global: for instance, the U.S.-based publisher Saturday AM features a multiethnic slate of creators and heroes, explicitly putting 'diversity first' in its stories. All these efforts point to one trend: anime is no longer a Japan-only language but a worldwide storytelling style. Fans and the international audience Audiences have noticed and embraced the new diversity. Studies confirm that anime's younger viewers are exceptionally varied: in the US, Gen Z anime fans are about 23% Black and 13% Asian (vs. 14% and 7% in the population), and many identify as queer. Anime platforms like Crunchyroll and Netflix report that viewers across continents tune in, and cosplayers at conventions openly celebrate non-Japanese characters. At events like AnimeNYC or Japan Expo, fans from different races and backgrounds pack the halls – an international crowd united by anime. This diverse fanbase often champions more inclusivity: social media is full of conversations about representation. One fan researcher observed that while anime's audience is now 'diverse from a cultural, racial and gender perspective,' many viewers feel the shows they love still lack characters of color and LGBTQ+ characters. In response, studios are slowly adding more of those voices on screen. The numbers back up fans' claims. Nearly two-thirds of young anime fans say anime 'does a better job than other forms of media' at telling emotionally resonant stories. As one marketing analysis notes, anime culture has become so mainstream that brands must pay attention to its multicultural audience. Streaming platforms have helped: in India, Crunchyroll launched widely in 2020 and now offers many regional languages, and local studios are collaborating on projects. Overall, the global anime audience is not just watching – it's influencing content by demanding characters and themes that reflect their lives. Streaming and co-productions expand reach Major streaming services are accelerating the trend toward diverse anime. Netflix, for example, now produces dozens of original anime each year. Netflix Japan's content chief says the company will prioritize programming 'that have an impact here' and provide 'fresh new encounters', indicating interest in innovative tales. In 2025, Crunchyroll (Sony's anime service) and Aniplex (producer of Demon Slayer and Solo Leveling ) announced a new joint venture called Hayate Inc. to create anime for international fans. Crunchyroll explicitly stated Hayate will develop 'premium content for anime fans worldwide', leveraging Aniplex's production know-how and Crunchyroll's global marketing. These partnerships promise big-budget anime that mix Japanese craftsmanship with input from overseas partners. Co-productions across borders are also on the rise. For instance, Blade Runner: Black Lotus (Adult Swim and Crunchyroll) and Netflix's Ghost in the Shell: SAC_2045 involved studios from Japan and the US or Europe. Disney+ has sought anime productions like Star Wars: Visions . Even China has begun co-investing in anime, seeing its cultural power. The result is more anime with blended sensibilities – whether it's Chinese wuxia influences in a Japanese-animated show, or a Japanese director working on a story set in medieval Europe. Streaming makes these projects viable: platforms can reach niche and niche-turned-mainstream audiences worldwide, rewarding experimental diversity that might not have been greenlit by old-style broadcasters. Challenges of authenticity and critique However, this globalization hasn't come without debate. Critics warn of cultural appropriation or shallow treatment of sensitive topics. Anime fans sometimes chafe when Western writers tackle Asian stories without nuance. For example, Avatar: The Last Airbender (though American-made) sparked discussions about mixing Inuit, Chinese, Japanese and other traditions, with some calling it a 'white fantasy built on cultural appropriation.' In Japan, minority characters have often been rare or portrayed with stereotypes. One scholar cautions that early attempts at BIPOC characters in anime 'have been racist and stereotypical'. Similarly, LGBTQ+ fans note that Japanese anime rarely shows overt queer lives (most relationships remain implied), and when foreign characters appear they sometimes reflect Western anxieties. Even diversity-driven anime can misstep: Yasuke was praised for its Black samurai hero but also critiqued for sidelining Japanese characters, and Onyx Equinox drew some criticism online for its sexualized imagery, despite its cultural ambition. Thus creators are learning to tread carefully: many now hire cultural consultants or diverse writers. Fans expect authenticity, not tokenism. For example, Trese was produced with Filipino-American writers and animators to honor its source material, and Castlevania hired voice actors of color for its diverse cast. Success often depends on sincere storytelling: when done well, these shows earn fan respect and new audiences, but if mishandled they can spark backlash. Anime's newfound diversity is undeniable. From Tokyo studios incorporating hip-hop and Africa-inspired samurai tales to Toronto-based fans cheering on Black cosplayers, the medium is expanding. Streaming platforms and international collaborations are fueling that growth by funding projects outside traditional Japanese confines. While challenges remain – questions of cultural sensitivity and authenticity are sure to continue – the overall trend is clear: anime has become a global canvas. And with each new series from South America, Europe, Africa or elsewhere, the industry is being reshaped by stories that reflect our whole world.
