“Not every show can achieve the broad appeal of The Office or Game of Thrones; some are destined to attract a small but loyal fanbase that doesn’t need the wisdom of the crowd to tell them what quality television looks like. These so-called cult shows nevertheless exert outsize influence on the medium, pushing the boundaries of what’s possible on TV.” Read more at Thrillist. The Sims is one of the most popular franchises in gaming history. Let’s take a look at how it came to be, and what made it so popular. Read more at Mental Floss. The fallout continues for Joss Whedon as former crew members of Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Angel recount his toxic behavior on set. “A new exposé in Variety features interviews with 11 former Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Angel crew members discussing Joss Whedon’s toxic behavior behind the scenes. The employees, who remained anonymous, detailed a work environment rife with favoritism, casual cruelty, and inappropriate behavior.” Read more at Variety. Tech billionaire Bill Gates reveals in a recent interview why he still prefers Android over iPhone. Read more at PCMag. The Terminator is back with a new Netflix anime series from Mattson Tomlin, writer on Project Power and co-writer of The Batman. “He’s back and he’s two-dimensional. The Terminator universe is expanding into an anime series for Netflix, the first animated TV adaptation of the franchise. Mattson Tomlin will act as showrunner. Tomlin has had a big few years, having written Project Power for Netflix as well as co-writing The Batman.” Read more at Gizmodo. An MCU theory about Avengers: Endgame and Iron Man 2 may explain why only Tony Stark could have stopped Thanos. Read more at Inverse.
