Streaming A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms is one of the best new series of 2026 ★★★★★ | Unexpectedly heartwarming, A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms is a tremendous return to Westeros bound to please both old and new fans. By Joonatan Itkonen / 14 Jan 2026
Gaming Tomba! 2: The Evil Swine Return Special Edition is a gorgeous restoration ★★★★ | Immaculately restored, warts and all, Tomba! 2 is a wonderful throwback to a simpler era of platforming greatness. By Joonatan Itkonen / 13 Jan 2026
Streaming A Thousand Blows concludes with a terrific second season ★★★★★ | Deeply satisfying and concluding with one of the best endings imaginable, A Thousand Blows is a knockout. By Joonatan Itkonen / 9 Jan 2026
In Theaters Primate is a dire animal attack film without bite ★ | While the foundation is solid, Primate is a poorly written and unimaginative addition to a genre that has so much more to give. By Joonatan Itkonen / 8 Jan 2026
Streaming The Pitt Season 2 is finely tuned and gaudy melodrama ★★ | Undeniably well-made, The Pitt is nonetheless gaudy and shallowly written melodrama. By Joonatan Itkonen / 5 Jan 2026
Interviews The cast of A Thousand Blows talk about the immigrant experience, community, and endings I spoke with Darci Shaw, James Nelson-Joyce, Malachi Kirby, and Erin Doherty about season 2 of A Thousand Blows. By Joonatan Itkonen / 5 Jan 2026
Gaming 2026 preview: The Blood of Dawnwalker rewrites the rules of the adventure I met with the creative director of Rebel Wolves' next big adventure: The Blood of Dawnwalker to see what a world of vampires can look like. By Joonatan Itkonen / 2 Jan 2026
Streaming Stranger Things Season 5 ends with a whimper ★★ | After ten years and five seasons, Stranger Things finally comes to a muddled conclusion that is best described as contractually obligated. By Joonatan Itkonen / 1 Jan 2026
Gaming Metroid Prime 4: Beyond is half a great game ★★★ | Metroid Prime 4: Beyond is half the classic adventure we love and partly a step into the next evolution of the franchise. Sadly, it refuses to fully commit to either one, leaving this adventure halfway between the two. By Joonatan Itkonen / 29 Dec 2025
Gaming Pokémon Legends: Z-A is a refinement, not an evolution ★★★★ | Exciting and addictive as ever, Legends: Z-A isn't as big and varied as Arceus, but it is still a terrific refinement of the trusted franchise. By Joonatan Itkonen / 29 Dec 2025
Gaming Kirby Air Riders is a thrilling racing game for everyone ★★★★ | Thrilling, inventive, accessible, and supremely fun, Kirby Air Riders is a packed family game that works for everyone. By Joonatan Itkonen / 29 Dec 2025
