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In its second season, Amazon’s “The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power,” which premiered on Amazon Prime Video in 2022, is set to take some daring steps. This show has sparked a lot of debate among fans of “The Lord of the Rings.” Some admire it for its stunning visuals and its unique departure from Peter Jackson’s film trilogy, while others criticize its interpretation of Middle-earth’s Second Age. The showrunners, J.D. Payne and Patrick McKay, have demonstrated a readiness to stray from J.R.R. Tolkien’s original works, but these departures have left ardent fans divided about the series.

Actress Melissa McBride takes on a more resilient and focused version of Carol Peletier when she reprises her role in the second season of “The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon – The Book of Carol” featuring Norman Reedus. Fans have eagerly anticipated the reunion of Daryl and Carol since the original series concluded in 2022, and the second season of this spin-off promises to fulfill that wish. McBride hints that the show will provide opportunities for her character to engage in actions unavailable on “The Walking Dead,” as Carol discovers her inner warrior.

For nearly two decades, the whimsical graphic collections of WACKO MARIA have been influenced by the realms of art, music, and cinema. This Japanese brand often finds inspiration in Bob Marley, and for their Spring 2023 collection, they drew from the iconic reggae artist to create a vibrant line of streetwear apparel. Now, WACKO MARIA has collaborated once more with Marley’s estate to launch a contemporary ready-to-wear capsule in honor of this year’s biographical drama film about Bob Marley, titled “Bob Marley: One Love.”

In the animated series titled “My Adventures with Superman,” Kara Zor-El initially followed Brainiac’s orders, but after discovering the truth about her adoptive father, she chose to defy him and aid her cousin, Clark Kent/Kal-El in overcoming their robot adversary during Season 2’s finale. Now, Kara has been recognized as Supergirl and has gained new relatives such as Lois Lane and Jimmy Olsen. As “My Adventures with Superman” is set to return for Season 3, viewers can expect to witness Kara building a new life on Earth; however, her existence won’t magically become trouble-free. The voice actress behind Kara, Kiana Madeira, hinted that her character will struggle with the aftermath of Brainiac’s destruction in the upcoming season.

In June 2024, the return of the popular superhero satire series “The Boys” on Amazon Prime Video created an unexpected predicament. Despite the show consistently shattering viewership records, with a staggering 55 million viewers in just 39 days (as reported by The Hollywood Reporter), fans appear to have lost their initial enthusiasm for the series. For example, the first season boasted a remarkable 91% Rotten Tomatoes Audience Score, which is almost double the 53% rating of Season 4.