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Prime Video’s Steal Is a Razor-Sharp Heist Thriller Fueled by Sophie Turner’s Standout Performance

Reel Perspectives January 29, 2026 Prime Video Prime Video's latest British series, "Steal," is a gripping, high-stakes thriller where every decision feels momentous and every decision is crucial, where even the smallest detail can get you killed. The series premiered on January 21 with all six episodes, and stars Sophie Turner at the center of a financial takeover in which four billion pounds is stolen from an investment firm. Produced by Amazon MGM Studios in collaboration with Drama Republic, the series is created and written by Sotiris Nikias and directed by Sam Miller  (I May Destroy You)  and Hettie Macdonald (Normal People). Per the official synopsis, "Steal" is a contemporary, high-octane thriller about the heist of the century and the ordinary office worker, Zara (Sophie Turner), who finds herself at the heart of it. A typical workday at a pension fund investment company, Lochmill Capital, is upended when a gang of violent thieves bursts in and forces Zara and her best mate Luke (Archie Madekwe) to execute their demands. But who would steal billions of pounds of ordinary people's pensions and why? DCI Rhys (Jacob Fortune-Lloyd) is determined to find out, but as a recently relapsed gambling addict, Rhys must keep his own money problems at bay while dealing with the secret agendas and competing interests at the center of this far-reaching crime. In addition to Turner  (Game of Thrones, Joan) , Jacob Fortune-Lloyd  (Bodies, The Queen's Gambit) , and Archie Madekwe (Saltburn, Gran Turismo) deliver riveting performances that keep you on the edge of your seat. "Steal" keeps you guessing from start to finish. The twists and turns never feel generic, keeping the plot interesting. Turner is absolutely fantastic, delivering an intense, grounded performance that makes the character completely relatable as she navigates a chaotic situation she never intended to find herself in. The series is both suspenseful and thought-provoking. It isn't your typical run-of-the-mill thriller, but it challenges you to consider the uneven distribution of wealth in our capitalist society. All episodes of "Steal" are streaming now on Prime Video.
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CBS Makes Daytime History With Groundbreaking Soap Crossover

Reel Perspectives January 28, 2026 Courtesy of Quantrell Colbert/CBS A political fundraiser, legacy alliances, and a shocking twist pull two soap worlds into one explosive night CBS Daytime Titans Share the Screen Daytime soap fans, consider this your official crossover event of the summer. Two CBS worlds are about to collide as The Young and the Restless  and Beyond the Gates  join forces for a special crossover episode set to air in June—bringing Genoa City straight into Fairmont Crest. Yes, that Victor Newman. Eric Braeden’s iconic Newman patriarch will step into the world of Beyond the Gates , reuniting with longtime friend Vernon Dupree (Clifton Davis) during a high-profile political fundraiser that promises glamour, power plays, and—because this is daytime—explosive consequences. In the crossover episodes, Victor arrives at Fairmont Crest in grand style, reconnecting with Vernon, a fellow power broker whose political ambitions and business alliances have long been intertwined with Newman Enterprises. Over the years, Victor has backed Vernon’s political campaigns, while Vernon has championed legislation favorable to Newman interests—an alliance built on loyalty, influence, and mutual gain. This time, Vernon has invited Victor to serve as the keynote speaker for a fundraiser benefiting his grandson, Martin Richardson (Brandon Claybon) , bringing both families together under the same roof for an unforgettable evening. The guest list reads like a who’s who of daytime royalty. Kyle Abbott (Michael Mealor) attends at Martin’s invitation—the two having first bonded as friends in New York City after college. Kyle arrives alongside his parents, Jack Abbott (Peter Bergman) and Diane Jenkins (Susan Walters) , bringing Abbott family intrigue into Dupree territory. Abby Newman (Melissa Ordway) and Devon Hamilton (Bryton James) are also among the VIPs, with Devon fielding an unexpected business opportunity from Dupree matriarch Anita Dupree (Tamara Tunie) . Courtesy of CBS But this is no ordinary fundraiser. As the night unfolds, a shocking event abruptly derails the evening, setting off dramatic consequences that ripple through every guest in attendance—ensuring that this crossover won’t just be a novelty, but a storyline with real stakes for both series. The crossover also arrives at a pivotal moment for Beyond the Gates , CBS’s groundbreaking daytime drama that premiered in February 2025. Set in an affluent, gated Maryland community just outside Washington, D.C., the series centers on the powerful, multi-generational Dupree family and the secrets, scandals, and political maneuvering that define their world. Created by head writer Michele Val Jean , Beyond the Gates  is the first new daytime soap on a major broadcast network in over 25 years and the first to feature a predominantly African American cast since Generations . By bringing The Young and the Restless —the most-watched daytime drama in America—into Fairmont Crest, CBS isn’t just staging a crossover. It’s making a statement about legacy, power, and the future of daytime storytelling. When Genoa City meets Fairmont Crest, one thing is guaranteed: daytime will never be the same. Beyond the Gates airs weekdays on CBS from 2:00–3:00 PM ET (1:00–2:00 PM PT) and streams on Paramount+. The Young and the Restless airs weekdays from 12:30–1:30 PM ET (11:30 AM–12:30 PM PT) and is also available to stream on Paramount+.
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CBS Locks In Its Lineup for the 2026–2027 Season

Reel Perspectives January 27, 2025 Boasting impressive ratings among its key demographic, CBS announced last week that it was renewing 10 additional series for the 2026-2027 season, reaffirming its commitment to scripted and non-scripted programming. Justin Hartley and Sofie Pernas -CBS Tracker – #1 series Georgie and Mandie's First Marriage – #1 comedy Matlock is Thursday night's #1 entertainment program Elsbeth Fire Country NCIS NCIS: Origins NCIS: Sydney Survivor The Amazing Race Fans can breathe a huge sigh of relief as many of the renewals came as no surprise, as Tracker, starring Justin Hartley, has quietly dominated, becoming the network's number 1 show, while the NCIS franchise has consistently performed well in key demos. Per CBS, the broad range of renewals reflects CBS's confidence in its creative direction and its audience's loyalty. Shows like NCIS  and Survivor  have become cultural touchstones, consistently delivering strong viewership and sparking conversation across generations. Meanwhile, breakout hits like Tracker  and beloved comedies like Georgie & Mandy's First Marriage  demonstrate the network's skill at developing both fresh voices and returning favorites. In addition to these shows, which are currently on their mid-season hiatus from their exciting respective storylines, CBS has ordered previous pickups that include:   Boston Blue – #1 new series Sheriff Country – #2 new series FBI – Monday night's #1 entertainment program Ghosts – #2 comedy New series Cupertini and Einstein. Sam and the Ghosts  face the others, a new group of spirits from one ghost's past, on "Ghosts." - CBS CBS also previewed exciting new storylines with fresh premieres with their mid-season rollouts and fan-favorite debuts. New series include CIA, Marshalls,  and America's Culinary Cup. CIA  - premieres Monday, February 23. When a top-secret weapon is stolen in broad daylight, CIA agent Colin Glass and FBI agent Bill Goodman's new partnership gets off to a rocky start due to their opposing viewpoints. Jeremy Sisto Guest Stars as the FBI's Assistant Special Agent in Charge, Jubal Valentine. Marshalls  - premieres Sunday, March 1. Luke Grimes stars as Kayce Dutton, who teams up with an elite unit of the U.S. Marshals to track down fugitives who have been harming women on the reservation.   America’s Culinary Cup  - premieres Wednesday, March 4. 16 of the nation’s most talented chefs step into Padma Lakshmi’s fiercely competitive arena to battle it out for the $1 million prize Mid-season premieres include The Neighborhood, DMV ,  and FBI   returning on February 23. Calvin secretly coaches Dave during a big job interview - CBS Survivor  returns on February 25. Georgie and Mandie's First Marriage, Ghosts, Matlock,  and Elsbeth return on February 26. Sheriff Country, Fire Country ,  and Boston Blue return on February 27. Following the release of Ben's killer from prison, Jonah's anger and grief put family bonds to the test on "Boston Blue." Tracker and Watson return on Sunday, March 1. Injured and framed for a string of murders, Colter must rely on Billie to stop a relentless assassin on “Tracker.” Watson and the fellows race against t he clock to save a man and his pregnant wife from a terrifying sinkhole, on “Watson.” NCIS, NCIS Origins,  and NCIS Sydney  return on March 3. The team races to an Antarctica research base to investigate why a climate scientist killed a colleague on the eve of polar night, on "NCIS: Sydney.” All CBS shows are available on the CBS Television Network, and streaming on Paramount+ (live and on demand for Paramount+ with SHOWTIME subscribers.
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What to Watch: Patrick Dempsey Goes Dark in Memory of a Killer

Reel Perspectives January 25, 2026 Courtesy of Fox Fox’s Memory of a Killer  flips Patrick Dempsey’s image in a pressure-cooker thriller about lies, loyalty, and forgetting. McDreamy, More Like McStabby Patrick Dempsey’s McDreamy era is officially over. In Memory of a Killer , the longtime heartthrob trades surgical scrubs for silencers, stepping into his darkest role yet—and it fits uncomfortably well. Premiering as a special two-night event on Fox, the crime thriller introduces Angelo Flannery (Patrick Dempsey) , a veteran hitman living a meticulously compartmentalized double life. In New York City, Angelo is a feared contract killer working for an old friend. Upstate, he’s a mild-mannered photocopier salesman and devoted father. The system has worked for years—until it doesn’t. Angelo has early-onset Alzheimer’s, and the cracks are starting to show. Missed appointments. Lost objects. Gaps he can’t explain. As his memory begins to fail, the wall between his two worlds starts to collapse—and once that happens, his family is no longer safe. If The Sopranos  gave you mafia tension and John Wick  scratched your assassin itch, Memory of a Killer  knows exactly what language you speak. 🎭🔪Episodes 1 & 2: Masks, Memory, and the Lie He’s Living The first two episodes of Memory of a Killer  aren’t chasing body counts or flashy set pieces—they’re locked in on mental erosion. The kind that makes you side-eye the main character and  his memory at the same time. And this was Grey’s Anatomy , we know Meredith Grey would be supes suspicious and taking a shot of tequila, because something is clearly off with Patrick Dempsey’s character, Angelo—and everybody can feel it. From Episode One, it’s clear that everything hinges on how long the undercover assassin can keep code-switching between versions of himself: killer versus devoted father, predator versus protector—and how fast those performances start glitching. Early on, the show drops a deceptively casual question, tossed out by a bartender mid-flirt but carrying real weight: “What do you really do?” Angelo’s answer—never spoken aloud—has always been immaculate compartmentalization.  New York City is for contracts, control, and bodies that disappear, where he answers to Dutch (Michael Imperioli) , his handler, longtime friend, and the one person who truly understands how deep this life runs. Upstate Cooperstown is for family dinners, copier sales, and playing doting father to his pregnant daughter Maria (Odeya Rush)  and son-in-law Jeff (Daniel David Stewart) —people who have no idea who Angelo really is, and absolutely cannot afford to find out. Rounding out the cast, Gina Torres plays Linda Grant , a seasoned FBI agent who is already onto Patrick Dempsey every step of the way. Patrick Dempsey as Angelo Flannery/Doyle; Courtesy of Fox Episodes one and two take their time proving just how intentional that split has been, down to wardrobe changes, cars, posture—the quiet physical math Patrick Dempsey uses to signal which version of Angelo has clocked in. Around Dutch, Angelo moves with ease, experience, and shared history. Around Maria, he softens, steadies, performs normalcy like it’s muscle memory. The problem is that muscle is starting to fail. The Alzheimer’s diagnosis doesn’t land as a twist. It lands as a countdown. Small lapses stack up. Details vanish. The show starts withholding information the same way Angelo’s mind does, pulling the audience into his manic level of uncertainty. You’re not just watching him forget—you’re forgetting with him. Whether those gaps are deliberate disorientation or narrative rough edges, they become part of the tension, but the effect is the same: paranoia becomes the default setting. Eventually, Angelo says the quiet part out loud: “I’ve had doubts about who I am. I’m afraid you’re going to end up hurting people close to me.” And that’s the switch-up.  The realization that his mind might be trying to assassinate him—not directly, but by putting the people he loves most in harm’s way. By episode two, the show makes its intentions clear. This isn’t about whether Angelo can still do the job. It’s about whether he can outrun the version of himself that already knows how this ends.  The real threat isn’t cops or rivals. It’s memory itself, becoming a bona fide snitch while forcing both of his worlds into the same room. What happens when your own mind you’re hiding behind starts telling on yourself? 🎥🧠 Behind the Assassin: The Cast & Crew Memory of a Killer  is rooted in De Zaak Alzheimer  ( The Alzheimer Case ) , the Belgian novel by Jef Geeraerts, which has already lived multiple lives onscreen—from the 2003 Belgian film to the 2022 American adaptation, Memory . Developed by Ed Whitmore  and Tracey Malone , this iteration shifts the focus inward. Instead of escalating body counts, it leans into psychology, asking what happens when a man whose job depends on precision starts losing access to his own mind—and what that erosion means for the people closest to him. Michael Imperioli as Dutch, Patrick Dempsey as Angelo Flannery/Doyle; Courtesy of Fox That assassin-handler tension lives or dies on the shoulders of Patrick Dempsey  and Michael Imperioli . Dempsey’s turn as Angelo Flannery is a deliberate dismantling of the McDreamy persona—calm, polite, almost soothing right up until the blade comes out. Imperioli’s Dutch, a restaurateur whose kitchen doubles as criminal headquarters, is the only person who fully understands Angelo’s other life. Their chemistry is immediate and lived-in, echoing the uneasy intimacy between Tony Soprano  and Christopher Moltisanti —where affection, hierarchy, and threat coexist.  Together, they bring humor, history, and power into the same room, making their relationship feel like the real emotional engine of the series. When cracks start to form between them, the danger cuts deeper than any rival or hit. It’s personal. 📺🌟 Why Memory of a Killer is a Must-Watch What makes Memory of a Killer  hit isn’t just the setup—it’s the pressure. This is a show that understands escalation as emotional, not explosive. Each episode tightens the vise around Angelo’s carefully managed life, turning routine moments—family dinners, car rides, casual conversations—into potential breaking points. The series thrives in that confusing in-between space, where danger isn’t announced with sirens or gunfire but with mental breakdown, silence, hesitation, and Angelo’s growing sense that the truth is running out of places to hide. The trailer crystallizes that tension in one line, delivered not by a rival or a cop, but by the person who matters most: “Tell me the truth.” It’s a pregnant Maria demanding answers from her father, and it lands like an ultimatum. That’s the hook. Memory of a Killer  isn’t asking whether Angelo can survive his past—it’s asking what happens when the people he’s been lying to are done protecting him from it. If you like thrillers where the real countdown isn’t to the next hit, but to the moment everything spills, this one earns your attention fast. Watch your back and your mind—and catch the trailer below: Memory of a Killer premieres on FOX at 10 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. PT on Sunday, January 25, following the NFC Championship Game, before moving to its regular Monday time slot at 9 p.m. ET / 8 p.m. CT.
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The Smashing Machine: Dwayne Johnson Shatters His Persona in a Brutal MMA Character Study

Reel Perspectives January 24, 2026 A24 If you missed the critically acclaimed 2025 biographical film "The Smashing Machine," which stars Dwayne Johnson as former amateur wrestler and MMA fighter Mark Kerr, it is now available to stream on HBO Max. The film, praised by critics as Johnson's best performance to date, premiered on the streamer on Friday, January 23.   The film is written, directed, and produced by Benny Safdie, and premiered at the 82nd Venice International Film Festival on September 1, 2025, before its theatrical release, receiving rave reviews. Johnson completely transformed for the role, shedding 60 lbs to bring authenticity to the character who struggled with addiction and relationship challenges with his girlfriend Dawn Staples, played by Emily Blunt, through the highs and lows of his career. The film also features Ryan Bader, Bas Rutten, and Oleksandr Usyk in supporting roles. Set in the chaotic early days of MMA, the film follows Kerr at the height of his dominance. In the ring, he's nearly unstoppable—an engineered force of violence. Outside of it, he's falling apart. Safdie refuses to glamorize the sport or Kerr's success, instead focusing on the psychological damage caused by fame, physical punishment, and a growing dependence on drugs. The fights are brutal and unpolished, filmed in a way that makes you feel every slam and strike rather than cheer for them. Johnson, known for his charismatic, box office persona, has traded it for a deeply internal and often frightening performance. Blunt, who is magnetic, portrays someone caught between love, fear, and exhaustion as Kerr spirals. "The Smashing Machine" is an intense film that marks a significant turning point for Johnson as a serious dramatic actor. This is not a typical sports movie about winning. It has a darker tone, is more character-driven, and is definitely worth your time. The film does not seek redemption or inspiration. Instead, it presents a focused, unsettling character study that lingers in the viewer's mind long after the credits roll. "The Smashing Machine" may not attract those looking for a typical sports movie, but for viewers open to something more serious and introspective, it's a rewarding and impressive film and a significant highlight in Dwayne Johnson's career.
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Percy Jackson and the Olympians Ep 8 Review: All’s Well That Ends in Prophecy

Reel Perspectives January 23, 2026 Disney / David Bakach With the Golden Fleece unleashed, and the prophecy awakened, Episode 8 delivers victory at a cost, reshapes Camp Half-Blood’s future, and sets the war with Kronos firmly in motion. We Learn Victory Comes With Consequences Camp Counselor Morgan here to remind you that even the most epic of quests must come to an end… We return to a familiar — though not quite what it seems — moment at Thalia’s last stand. Thalia Grace (Tamara Smart) , facing down the Furies, tells Luke Castellan (Charlie Bushnell)  and Young Annabeth Chase (Marissa Lior Winans, cousin of Leah Sava Jeffries)  to run to Camp Half-Blood with Grover Underwood (Aryan Simhadri) . Spear raised, defiant to the end, Thalia taunts the flying demons: “Come on then. You wanted a fight — I’ll give you one.” The scene dissolves into the present day as Percy Jackson (Walker Scobell)  spirals with anxiety while Sally Jackson (Virginia Kull) drives Percy, Annabeth Chase (Leah Sava Jeffries) , Tyson (Daniel Diemer),  and Grover toward an invaded Camp Half-Blood. Annabeth excitedly explains that Thalia could already be awake by the time they arrive — a revelation Sally quietly processes while nearly running over Luke’s disloyal, sassy Pegasus, Blackjack. Aryan Simhadri as Grover Underwood, Leah Sava Jeffries as Annabeth Chase, Walker Scobell as Percy Jackson; Disney / David Bakach   Percy assures his mom that he’s “besties” with the winged snitch and heads out to gather intel. Left behind, Sally reflects on how much weight these kids are forced to carry on their own. Annabeth reassures her future mother-in-law that awakening Thalia with the Golden Fleece will help ease Percy’s burden — before Sally unceremoniously learns that there’s also a prophecy involving her son.  And as Grover puts it eloquently, “Isn’t there always?” Percy rushes back with grim news: Clarisse La Rue (Dior Goodjohn) had to abandon Blackjack because Camp Half-Blood has been invaded by fireball-throwing cyclopses — the Laistrygonians. Annabeth, Grover, and Tyson sprint ahead to assess the damage, leaving Percy behind for an emotional goodbye with Sally. Walker Scobell continues to shine in these mother-son moments as Percy recalls nearly losing his mom to the Minotaur last season: “I can’t let you get close to that kind of danger again, okay?” Before parting, Percy admits that Sally’s recurring dream of a drachma flipping — first seen in Episode 1 — may not have been about him at all, but about Thalia. Awkward timing, universe. Read the room. Back at camp, the season’s most-likely-to-be-fired director, King Tantalus (Timothy Simons) , tries to rebrand forced cleanup duty in the chariot grounds as character building. Sir. That is child labor, and OSHA would like a word: “Why the long faces? You should take pride in restoring our chariot circuit.” Attendance next summer is absolutely plummeting. Mid-boast and mid-KFC-grilled-drumstick, Tantalus is interrupted by Chris Rodriguez (Kevin Chacon) , who reports that the camp is under attack. Tantalus doesn’t believe him — until a fireball sends him straight back to Tartarus. Y’all, Camp Half-Blood is officially without adult supervision. As chaos erupts, Bronte and the remaining campers attempt to hold off the Laistrygonians with bows and arrows. Tyson overhears Luke’s plans and reveals that Luke intends to resurrect Thalia with the Golden Fleece — not to save her, but to place her at the head of Kronos’ war against Olympus. He also drops another bomb: Luke has sleeper agents already embedded inside the camp. Kevin Chacon plays Chris Rodriguez; Disney / David Bakach   Meanwhile, Clarisse sprints through the woods toward Thalia’s tree, nearly taken out by a stray arrow. Rodriguez reprimands the shooter — a red-shirt camper named Katie — before Clarisse recruits them to push forward. At the same time, the foursome watches as Bronte and crew hold off the one-eyed insurrection of Laistrygonians with bows and arrows. Tyson spots a caravan of black cars and vans that Luke has somehow gotten access to — which raises the obvious question: where is Kronos getting this kind of money, and how exactly is Luke paying for all of this? Does Kronos have Zelle? Apple Pay? Cash App? Is it just a duffel bag full of drachmas that some unsuspecting bank agreed to exchange with zero follow-up questions? The math simply ain’t mathin on how this kid funded a cruise ship, a presidential-level motorcade, and the sheer villain audacity he’s been operating with all season. Annabeth sends Grover to track the Golden Fleece while Percy confides his growing fear that Thalia may be the real child of the Great Prophecy: “But she’s Luke’s friend too. She’d have to choose between the two of you.” Drama, thy name is Percy — and the unbearable weight of teenage demigodhood. Their conversation is cut short when rebel campers surround them. Percy, ever the pacifist when it counts least, surrenders — and the group is escorted to Dionysus / Mr. D (Jason Mantzoukas) , who drunkenly serenades bored campers with a “Great, Great, Great” song about his confusing godly parentage. Mr. D quickly realizes three things: Tantalus is gone, Kronos is back, and Percy Jackson is grown and ready to lead, whether he wants to be or not. Percy rallies the remaining campers with words that mark his full evolution into the Pantheon of Demigod Leadership: “Because that’s what real heroes do. We stand up for each other. We stand up for our home!” Clarisse’s mission soon turns deadly as Rodriguez reveals his allegiance to Luke. The betrayal hits hard — literally — as he stabs Katie and attacks Clarisse. A brutal spear-versus-sword fight sends Clarisse fleeing to the chariot grounds, where Rodriguez and his rebels seize the Fleece. A former friend, Rodriguez, taunts her: “Thinking we were friends. Maybe you forgot you don’t have those.” Yeah… he thought. Clarisse is saved at the last second by Annabeth and Grover, who roll up in a chariot like mythological backup dancers and reclaim the Fleece with surprisingly little resistance. Charlie Bushnell plays Luke Castellan; Disney / David Bakach   The battle culminates at Half-Blood Hill. Luke approaches Thalia’s poisoned tree and lowers the camp’s barrier, allowing a Laistrygonian named Skull Crusher inside. Percy arrives, Riptide drawn, backed by Tyson and the remaining goodie campers. Luke charges. And it’s on like Donkey Kong — with kids. Sparring, slashing, shouting, and not a single adult around to administer first aid or consequences. Luke challenges Percy to a Greek version of the duel of the fates:  “No Fleece to heal you this time!” Percy manages to disarm Luke briefly before the son of Hermes gains the upper hand, beating Percy down with not one, not two, but at least nine punches. Yes, I counted. Standing over him, Luke declares that the Great Prophecy was never about Percy — it was always about Thalia. He raises his sword upon Percy's curly-haired head… only for Tyson to intervene, blocking the strike with his trident. That’s Pause-The-Show Moment #1. Daniel Diemer plays Tyson; Disney / David Bakach   Tyson launches Luke across the battlefield like a rag doll, proving once again why he’s the undisputed Gold Star Camper of the Summer. He doesn’t even celebrate — he just helps Percy up, bloodied and shaken, because that’s what brothers do. Annabeth, Clarisse, and Grover arrive — just in time for Pause-The-Motherf**king-Show Moment #2, as Annabeth is struck by an arrow fired by a smirking Alison Simms (Beatrice Kitsos) . And y’all… after seeing Annabeth hit the ground like that, it took everything  in me not to call this daughter of Artemis outside her goddess-given name. As Annabeth falls, Alison attempts to destroy Thalia’s tree. Ignoring her injury, Annabeth pleads with them to save it. Percy spears the Golden Fleece and hands it to Clarisse: “Finish the quest.” Clarisse hurls the Fleece into the tree, which erupts in light. Thalia is restored, spear in hand, lightning crashing down as she shouts her final word from six years ago: "Never." Percy collapses. And so does Thalia. Tamara Smart plays Thalia Grace;   Disney / David Bakach   Percy awakens in a dream, face-to-face with his where-have-you-been-all-season bearded daddy, Poseidon, played by Toby Stephens . His father reassures him that he’s not dead (phew) and thanks him — not for Percy himself, but for protecting Tyson. Tyson appears via what can only be described as a divine FaceTime Dream Merge and finally meets his father, who assigns him a mission: travel to Poseidon’s domain and forge weapons for the coming war. Tyson accepts immediately, grateful not just for the quest, but for the brother he was given in Percy. It’s a sweet, earned goodbye as Tyson heads into his Season 3 arc. Percy offers to help fight the war, but Poseidon tells him he’s exactly where he needs to be. When Percy asks if that has to do with the Great Prophecy — and whether Poseidon only brought him into the world for that purpose — his father answers with rare, human honesty: “There are forces more powerful than the will of the gods. Fate is one of them. Love another.” Poseidon reminds Percy never to underestimate himself — echoing Thalia’s words — and Percy wakes to find Grover and Annabeth watching over him. It’s been three days. The battle is won. Luke is gone. Thalia sleeps peacefully. Camp is safe. Toby Stephens as Poseidon; Disney / David Bakach   And most importantly, as Grover and Annabeth inform him: “You drool in your sleep.” Balance is restored to the universe. Percy Jackson is still, at heart, an open-mouthed sleeper. The trio heads to the director’s office and finds Chiron reinstated. Clarisse is named head of security — as she should be — and even shares a rare, civil moment with Percy before delivering the iconic:  “Shut up, Jackson.”  Put it on a shirt for the Ares kids. Dior Goodjohn plays Clarisse La Rue; Disney / David Bakach   The trio catches up with Chiron, who admits he’s been Dumbledore-lying this whole time. He knew what really happened to Thalia. When she told the others to run to camp, the Furies arrived — but they didn’t attack. They carried a message from Hades about the Great Prophecy. Chiron watched from afar as Hades’ brother, Zeus 2.0 (now played by Courtney B Vance) , arrived. Thalia Grace, Zeus’ daughter, confronts her father: “That you want me to fight some war for you. To fulfill some fake prophecy.” Zeus Eggo waffles — first insisting the prophecy is fake, then declaring it very real and warning Thalia that she must be on “the right side” of Olympic history. Which is it, Zeus Courtney B. Vance? Which is it, sir? Courtney B. Vance as Zeus; Disney / David Bakach   Admonishing her teenage rebellion, the king of the gods reminds Thalia that her approaching sixteenth birthday makes everything more dangerous. He tempts her with power, worship, and protection at Camp Half-Blood. Thalia refuses, choosing her found family over going to camp. In my Third Pause-the-Show moment, Zeus responds in a tone every Black child knows by heart: “Thalia Grace, you will not walk away from me.” Chills. Courtney B. Vance’s Zeus had me wanting to put myself  in timeout indefinitely. And history tells us the rest. Whether it was fear, control, ego — or all of the above — Zeus transforms his daughter into a tree and orders Chiron to lie, spreading the story that Thalia fell to the Furies. Leah Sava Jeffries as Annabeth Chase,  Tamara Smart plays Thalia Grace;   Disney / David Bakach   Back in the present, Chiron admits he suspects Kronos orchestrated everything — manipulating events to resurrect Thalia for his own ends. Right on cue, post-tree Thalia storms in, thunder crackling. She reunites with a grown-up Annabeth in an emotional embrace… until she asks about Luke. Taking his father’s advice, Percy braces himself in a fateful narration: “You guys get nightmare right? Not like mine. Because mine just woke up.” And that’s where Episode 8 leaves us — or so we thought. Because the mid-credits scene? Yeah. That Percabeth dance clip: Go ahead. Scream. Cry. Throw your phone. I’ll wait... 🔱🧡🦉 Top 3 Percabeth Squee Moments 🔱🧡🦉 “You can’t imagine what that’s like.” NO—SHE IMAGINES IT TOO WELL This exchange hits harder on rewatch. During the Percabeth debate over whether the Great Prophecy belongs to Thalia or Percy, Percy says Annabeth can’t imagine what it’s like to carry that kind of burden. And that’s where the quiet misunderstanding lives. Because Annabeth absolutely knows what it’s like — maybe more than anyone. She’s staring down an impossible future where she’ll have to choose between her loyalty to Luke as he slips further into Kronos’ grip, saving Thalia, who may one day turn against Percy, and protecting Percy himself. Annabeth doesn’t just understand the weight of prophecy — she understands the cost of loving people on opposite sides of destiny. Seasons 3 and 4 are about to put her through the emotional blender, and this moment plants the seed. Percy may not clock it yet. Annabeth already feels it in her bones. “We have to take care of our own...” SAY IT LOUDER FOR THE GODS IN THE BACK This line? This moment? This is Percy Jackson locking in . By echoing Thalia’s words, Percy doesn’t just honor her sacrifice — he aligns himself with Annabeth’s core value: protecting your people, no matter the cost. It’s leadership, yes, but it’s also intimacy. Percy understands what matters to Annabeth without needing her to explain it. And Annabeth sees it. The admiration is mutual, earned, and quietly devastating. Percy galvanizes the camp not through bravado but through family-first values, giving Annabeth yet another reason to trust him with her heart and  the future of Camp Half-Blood. Dat Post-Credit Scene: STATUE STATUS, PERIOD Our favorite duo is now forever immortalized as heroes who survived the Sea of Monsters — statues and all — as Circe wheels out her newest additions to the Hall of Heroes like she just graduated another class from her fake-ass MLM academy. Let’s be real: if Percy or Annabeth ever found out Circe was still scamming demigods, they’d absolutely smash their own statues on principle. But for now? Let us bask. They survived this season. Together. Fair and square. BONUS: DID YOU THINK I WASN’T GONNA OVERANALYZE THAT DANCE SCENE??? Obviously, Annabeth chose the white, mermaid-scale dress to mirror Percy’s son-of-Poseidon water ensemble. Obviously. Water and wisdom. Sea and strategy. Matching energies, matching fates, matching vibes. Percabeth Nation, we are not subtle people, and neither are they. Obviously.  🫀 Shipping Verdict: Percabeth Nation, the prophecy may be pending, but the chemistry is not. We’re fed. We’re locked in. And yes — we’re absolutely replaying that dance clip until December.  ⭐🔱 Gold Star Camper of the Season: Tyson Jackson 🔱⭐ “It was really, really hard. I prayed to the gods for help. I prayed for a friend... And I was sent a brother.” If Season 2 had an emotional MVP, a battlefield MVP, and a “protect Percy at all costs” MVP, the answer is the same every time: Tyson Jackson . What began as a cautious, wide-eyed journey — wondering whether he’d be seen as a monster or a brother in both the human and demigod worlds — ended with Tyson cementing himself as the season’s real hero. No debate. No notes. This gentle cyclops took fireballs to the head, survived explosions, braved the Sea of Monsters, endured Polyphemus’ nonsense, and still showed up on the battlefield to save his brother Percy when it mattered most. Not for glory. Not for prophecy. Just because that’s what family does.  Daniel Diemer plays Tyson , Walker Scobell as Percy Jackson; Disney / David Bakach   Tyson didn’t just survive Season 2 — he carried it. And the actor behind him, Daniel Diemer , brings that same layered heart to the role. His journey — from auditioning and honing his craft to anchoring one of the season’s most emotional arcs — mirrors Tyson’s own evolution: a character who starts unsure and ends up unforgettable. Here’s hoping Rick Riordan keeps the Tyson moments coming in The Titan’s Curse  and beyond, because Percy’s story is better, braver, and softer with his brother in it. Gold star stamped. Camper of the Season confirmed. Tyson Hive, please rise. 🏛️ Olympian-Level Quotes 🏛️ 🐴  “He knows him. Okay?”  — Sally Jackson casually accepts that her son Percy has friends of all  species: demigod, human, cyclops, and flying Pegasi. 🔥  “The gods. The gods have lifted my curse. Because I was right… Oh, come on.”  — Fried and crispy, Tantalus’ final words, spoken just before the gods pulled one last cruel trick. RIP, you hangry king. 🍷  “You kids are gonna have to start working out your differences on your own!”  — Mr. D pretending he’s newly in charge while these kids have been running adult-level quests since Season One. 🔱  “I suppose there is no ideal age to carry the burden of deciding the fate of the universe.”  — Poseidon explaining why he waited to tell his demigod teenager about the prophecy he absolutely should not have waited on. 📏 “You’ve grown.” — Poseidon and Thalia clocking that Walker and Leah grew up since Season One. Leah a little, Walker a lot — sir is nearly taller than Poseidon himself. 👑 “Father.”  — Courtney B. Vance stepping into the role of Zeus after the passing of Lance Reddick with quiet gravitas, delivering the weight of a manipulative god trying to reclaim control of his wayward daughter. 🎓 Da Reel Perspectives’ Grade 🎓 9.5 / 10 Campfires Before the Storm Season 2 sticks the landing by balancing spectacle with emotional growth, giving its young heroes real consequences instead of easy wins. The Golden Fleece may heal bodies, but the season smartly refuses to heal everything , setting up a richer, more dangerous future in Season 3, The Titan's Curse . If this is Percy Jackson growing into destiny, we’re more than ready for what comes next. 🔮⚔️ What's our Season 3 Expectations (Spoilers Below): Thalia’s Return: Now that Thalia is back, the biggest question looming over Season 3 is where her loyalties truly lie. Will she put aside any hard feelings and help Percy and friends save Olympus — even after her own father literally turned her into a tree for daring to question his motives? Or will she side with Luke and granddaddy Kronos and help take the gods down once and for all? The prophecy stakes just leveled up. Enter Bianca and Nico di Angelo: Based on The Titan’s Curse , the third novel in Rick Riordan’s series, Bianca and Nico finally make their long-awaited debut. As Grover calls for help on a new mission, Percy, Annabeth, and Thalia are tasked with rescuing the mysterious demigod siblings — a plan that, naturally, goes sideways. Riordan confirmed at SDCC 2025 that Levi Chrisopulos  and Olive Abercrombie  will portray Nico and Bianca di Angelo, the children of Hades. The siblings have spent years trapped in a Las Vegas hotel before being recruited to Camp Half-Blood, and their arrival changes everything . The Hunters Arrive: Season 3 also brings Zoë Nightshade and the Hunters of Artemis into play. Their mission? To locate Artemis herself, who has gone missing while hunting an ancient monster capable of destroying Olympus. Entertainment Weekly  later confirmed that Dafne Keen  ( Logan , The Acolyte ) will play Artemis, goddess of the hunt, while Saara Chaudry  ( The Muppets Mayhem ) steps into the role of Zoë Nightshade, Artemis’ trusted lieutenant. Expect danger, loyalty tests, and zero tolerance for foolishness. That Dr. Thorn / Manticore Fight: Yes, that  fight. The Dr. Thorn showdown involving Percy, Annabeth, and friends is officially on the horizon — and if the series keeps its current momentum, it’s about to be chaos in the best possible way. With Season 3 production beginning last summer, here’s hoping we’re back at Camp Half-Blood by December. And as always, Reel Perspectives will be right here covering every prophecy, betrayal, and Percabeth glance along the way.
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Our 2026 Oscars Breakdown: Black and BIPOC Wins, Milestones, and Momentum

Reel Perspectives January 22, 2026 Courtesy of Getty Images From Sinners to K-Pop Demon Hunters, these films and creators show how Black and BIPOC art is shaping the future of film and entertainment. So… Who’s Being Taken Seriously Now? We talk about the Oscars every year like they exist in a vacuum — like the films we  love, argue over, meme into oblivion, and champion on Black and BIPOC Twitter somehow disappear once awards season rolls around. They don’t. And neither do we. Because our art doesn’t vanish — it just gets judged by a different standard. So when this year’s nominations dropped, the real question wasn’t “ Did we get representation? ”  It was where  it showed up — and how hard it was to ignore. Not tucked into side categories. Not framed as a courtesy nod. But front and center, across spaces that have long decided who gets to be considered “serious.” That’s what feels different this year. Not perfection. Not closure. But movement — slow, deliberate, and impossible to dismiss — led by projects that didn’t wait to be taken seriously, because they already were. And whether the Oscars catch up or not, the following works of art have already answered the question the industry keeps pretending to ask: Who gets to be taken seriously? 🎬 Sinners: Leading the Field, Changing the Math No film defines the 2026 Oscar season more than Sinners  — and it didn’t do it quietly. With a historic 16 nominations , the Ryan Coogler–directed epic didn’t just break records; it forced the Academy to engage everywhere . From Best Picture to the technical categories that actually build cinema, Sinners  showed up fully formed — not as a “moment,” but as a standard. Key nominations include: Best Picture Best Director & Best Original Screenplay — Ryan Coogler Best Actor — Michael B. Jordan Best Supporting Actor — Delroy Lindo Best Supporting Actress — Wunmi Mosaku Best Original Song — “I Lied To You” Production Design — Hannah Beachler; Set Decoration by Monique Champagne Cinematography, Sound, Visual Effects, Film Editing, Costume Design, Makeup & Hairstyling, Original Score This level of recognition doesn’t happen by accident. Sinners  isn’t being rewarded for a single performance or a headline-friendly narrative. It’s being acknowledged as a complete cinematic ecosystem  — one where Black excellence lives above the line and  deep in the craft. Michael B. Jordan stars as Smoke and Stack in Sinners; Courtesy of Warner Bros For Coogler, the milestone is personal. The filmmaker behind Fruitvale Station  and Black Panther  has called Sinners  — a film he will fully own outright in 25 years — his most intimate work to date. Speaking with AP News, he met the moment with humility and humor. “I love making movies. I’m honored to wake up every day and do it… Honestly, bro, I still feel a little bit asleep right now.” The morning was equally emotional for Michael B. Jordan , who earned a Best Actor nomination for Smoke. Speaking with The Hollywood Reporter , Jordan shared that his first call was to his mother, the person who made the dream possible in the first place. And there aren’t enough flowers in the world for Wunmi Mosaku  and her Supporting Actress–nominated performance as Annie, a hoodoo practitioner whose emotional clarity and spiritual grounding give Sinners  its beating heart. The nomination marks a long-overdue moment of recognition for an actor whose work has consistently balanced power with restraint. Speaking with The Hollywood Reporter , Mosaku shared that she intentionally grounded herself the night before nominations by returning to the musical film Annie  — the movie that first made her dream of acting feel possible — this time watching it alongside her young daughter. And then Mosaku awoke to the award nomination news this morning: “My husband came in, and I was like, ‘What is going on? Why are you on the phone at 5:30 in the morning?’ And he said, ‘You’ve been nominated for an Oscar!’” And then there’s Delroy Lindo , finally earning his first Oscar nomination at 73 . After decades of genre-defining performances, his recognition feels less like a late arrival and more like the Academy catching up. Before Oscar morning, Sinners  had already dominated the season — Golden Globes, Critics' Choice, Black Reel Awards, AFI, National Board of Review. But Thursday confirmed what audiences already knew. Sinners didn’t arrive as an exception. It arrived as the standard. 🎭 One Battle After Another: Acting, Music, and Momentum While Sinners  led the count, One Battle After Another  built something just as important: longevity . The film earned nominations across acting and technical categories, signaling industry confidence that extends well beyond a single performance. Notable nominations include: Best Picture Best Supporting Actress — Teyana Taylor Best Supporting Actor — Benicio Del Toro Best Original Score Film Editing Production Design Sound At the center of it all is Teyana Taylor. Her Supporting Actress nomination isn’t a pivot — it’s a culmination. After nearly two decades navigating music, fashion, performance, and reinvention, this moment lands as recognition of intention, not reinvention. Teyana Taylor plays Perfidia Beverly Hills; Courtesy of Warner Bros Speaking with Deadline , Taylor framed the nomination through a mantra she’s long carried: “The wait was not punishment; it was preparation for what was already written.” That philosophy is embedded in her performance — restrained, controlled, quietly devastating. And it mirrors the film’s broader showing: confident, cohesive, uninterested in chasing flash. Supporting Actor nominee Benicio Del Toro brings veteran weight to the ensemble, adding another Oscar chapter to a career that already includes a win for Traffic and a reputation for choosing complex, character-driven roles. In a crowded season, One Battle After Another  didn’t rely on noise. It relied on craft — and performances that feel lived-in, not announced. 🎥 The Alabama Solution: Truth-Telling as Representation Not all representation arrives through fiction. Some arrive through documentation of a real-world tragedy in the making. The Alabama Solution  earned its Best Documentary Feature nomination by doing what fiction often can’t: bearing witness.  The film chronicles life inside Alabama’s maximum-security prisons using footage recorded by incarcerated people on contraband cellphones — images captured at immense personal risk. You can view the trailer below: HBO / Youtube Leaking sewage. Overcrowded dorms. Medical neglect. Violence rendered mundane by repetition. The footage is difficult to watch — and impossible to dismiss. Premiering at Sundance and now streaming on HBO Max, the documentary stands apart in an awards season dominated by prestige gloss. It doesn’t ask audiences to imagine injustice. It shows it. And in doing so, it reinforces a crucial truth of this year’s nominations: representation isn’t only about who tells stories — it’s about whose realities are finally allowed to be witnessed . 🎶 KPop Demon Hunters: Global Culture, K-Pop Power Representation at the Oscars isn’t limited to live-action drama — and KPop Demon Hunters  is proof. The animated feature earned nominations for: Best Animated Feature Best Original Song — Golden Rooted in global fandom and K-pop performance culture, the film blends animation, music, and mythology without sanding down its specificity. In a category often dominated by legacy franchises, KPop Demon Hunters  feels loud, joyful, and unapologetically of the moment. The Huntrix trio of KPop Demon Hunters; Courtesy of Netflix For creator and co-director Maggie Kang , the nomination marked a full-circle moment shaped by years of studying K-pop artists and live performance culture — a connection reflected not just in the film’s sound, but in its reception. Sing-alongs, cosplay, and fans across ages and backgrounds have embraced the movie because they see themselves in it. That visibility extends to the film’s music, where songwriter and performer EJAE  has been on the front lines of what it means to be heard. The nomination for “Golden”  doesn’t just honor a catchy anthem — it validates a voice shaped by industry gatekeeping and cultural translation. Speaking about the moment, EJAE admitted the weight of recognition hit her all at once: “That hit me later,” she said. “I was just sitting on the couch like, ‘Wait — I have to perform it!’ I’m nervous, but I’m trying to approach it in a way where I don’t freak out. I guess I just need to practice a lot.” It’s a human, joyful anxiety — one rooted in finally being seen on a stage that hasn’t always made space for voices like hers. This isn’t animation chasing prestige. It’s international animation and global pop culture, forcing prestige to finally catch up.   And when Huntrix hits the Oscars stage, the fans are going to lose it. 📜 Hamnet: Reclaiming the Canon Through a New Lens Hamnet  may not register as an obvious BIPOC headline — but its significance lives in authorship. The film’s nominations, including Best Adapted Screenplay for Chloé Zhao and Maggie O’Farrell , reflect a growing understanding that representation isn’t only about who appears onscreen. It’s about who shapes perspective , and whose sensibility is trusted to reinterpret the canon. Zhao’s approach reframes literary history through grief, domestic life, and interiority rather than legacy or monument. Instead of centering myth, Hamnet  lingers in emotional aftermath — the quiet spaces where loss reshapes a family, and where women’s interior lives are treated as narrative engines rather than footnotes. Jessie Buckley (left) and Paul Mescal (right) star as Agnes and William Shakespeare in a scene from Hamnet, directed by Chloé Zhao; Courtesy of Focus That shift resonated deeply with the film’s cast. Following the nominations, Jessie Buckley , who stars as Agnes and is nominated for Best Actress, credited Zhao in The Hollywood Reporter with unlocking the emotional core of the adaptation: “It’s an absolute honor to be recognized by the Academy,” Buckley said. “Chloé Zhao, you cracked my heart wide open when you asked me to step into Maggie O’Farrell’s world and create our Agnes beside you.” In a year where representation spans genre, geography, and form, Hamnet  serves as a quieter reminder: progress doesn’t only arrive through spectacle. Sometimes it shows up in reinterpretation — and in who is trusted to do it. 🎖️ Honorable Mentions: Presence Beyond the Spotlight Kokuho  — Best Makeup & Hairstyling  A Japanese period drama that uses transformation and design to explore identity and legacy, reminding us that craft is storytelling. It Was Just an Accident  — Best Original Screenplay; Best International Feature (France)  A politically charged, darkly humorous film by Jafar Panahi that interrogates power through the everyday. The Voice of Hind Rajab  — Best International Feature (Tunisia) A restrained, devastating work centered on memory and regional trauma — bearing witness without spectacle. The Reel Perspectives Verdict: There’s No Confusion Here We shouldn’t pretend that the work is finished — and honestly, nobody’s asking us to. But this year’s Oscar nominations give us something we don’t always get: evidence. Evidence that the conversation is shifting. That Black and BIPOC creatives aren’t just being acknowledged on the margins, but trusted at the center — across genres, formats, and categories that have historically been closed off. This wasn’t a year of token nods or “finally” moments. It was a year where excellence showed up fully formed and refused to be ignored. Whether the wins follow or not, the message is already clear: the industry is being forced to reckon with what audiences have known all along. So the Academy’s choice is simple: ignore the new standard at its own expense, or keep up and win. And at Reel Perspectives, we’re keeping up, all the way to Sunday, March 15, 2026, when the 98th Academy Awards, hosted by Conan O’Brien, take over the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles.
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The Night Manager Season 2 Review: Tom Hiddleston’s Stylish Return Elevates the Spy Thriller Once More

Reel Perspectives January 20, 2026 Prime Video The Night Manager  Season 2 is a gripping, stylish return that proves that the world of The Night Manager still has plenty of intrigue left to offer. After an arduous ten-year wait, Tom Hiddleston returned to our screens as Johnathan Pine in the highly anticipated second season of the acclaimed series The Night Manager. This British spy thriller, based on the 1993 novel by John le Carré and adapted by David Farr, follows Pine, who was recruited in Season 1 by the Foreign Office to investigate illegal arms trafficking and infiltrate the organization of the ruthless mercenary Richard Roper. The series was released earlier in the UK and premiered with the first three of its six episodes on Prime Video on January 11, with weekly episodes continuing through the season finale on February 1. Tom Hiddleston once again delivers a magnetic performance as Jonathan Pine, blending quiet intensity with emotional depth that anchors the entire series through espionage, deadly twists, and secrets at every turn, making it endlessly compelling to watch. Prime Video Years after Season 1, Pine is living under the alias Alex Goodwin as a low-level surveillance M-16 officer and running a quiet surveillance unit in London, until a former associate of Richard Roper's resurfaces, prompting a call to action that pulls him back into the world of international arms dealing. This time, he faces a new enemy: Colombian mercenary Teddy Dos Santos (Diego Calva) and his associate Roxana Bolaños (Camila Morrone), who reluctantly helps him infiltrate Teddy's arms operation. Pine goes undercover in Colombia, and once again is deeply thrust into a deadly plot involving arms and the training of a guerrilla army. As allegiances splinter, Pine races to expose a conspiracy seducing a nation into destabilization. With betrayal at every turn, he must decide whose trust he needs to earn and how far he's willing to go before it's too late. Season 2 is just as thrilling as fans would hope, with striking international locations and moody cinematography that elevates the drama. The supporting cast, which includes Paul Chahidi as Basil Karapetian, Hayley Squires as Sally Price-Jones, Indira Varma as Mayra Cavendish, Kirby Howell-Baptiste as Dr Kim Saunders, Slavko Sobin as Viktor, Unax Ugalde as Juan Carrascal, Alberto Ammann as Alejandro Gualteros, Diego Santos as Martín Álvarez, and Cristina Umaña Rojas as Consuelo Arbenz, adds to the overall texture of the season, creating complex dynamics that keep the season unpredictable. The Night Manager  Season 2 is sexy, sleek, and continues to respect its audience and its characters. It balances intelligence and entertainment, reaffirming the series as one of the standout spy dramas on television—and reminding us why Tom Hiddleston remains perfectly suited to the role. The Night Manager is streaming now on Prime Video.
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