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With all the anarchy in the Gallagher household, it can be difficult to keep track of how old the characters in Shameless are from the beginning to the end of the show. When the comedy-drama series debuted on Showtime in 2011, all of the Gallagher kids (except for Fiona) were still minors. By the time the series wrapped up with the season 11 finale in the spring of 2021, all except Liam are adults with jobs and - in some cases - kids of their own.

Monica Gallagher had six children altogether before walking out on the family and leaving Fiona to take on the brunt of the parenting (even more so than she already had). In a rant in season 1, Frank helpfully spells out the age differences between the kids, saying that Monica left when Fiona was 14, Lip was 11, Ian was 10, Debbie was seven, Carl was five, and Liam was four months old. Of course, this being Frank, there's probably some room for error in his calculation of the kids' ages. Other clues in the show indicate that Fiona is actually around five years older than Lip, not three.

The Shameless timeline is notoriously riddled with continuity issues, which often makes it difficult to keep track of how much time passes between seasons and how old the various characters are. In an interview with EW, creator John Wells joked that the show is written on "Shameless time," with some characters' storylines taking place over a few days while others take place over several weeks. However, thanks to mentions of their age in dialogue it's possible to pin down their ages when the story begins, and how old they are when things wrap up in the Shameless season 11 finale.

In Shameless season 1, Fiona is 21 years old, Lip is 16, Ian is 15, Debbie is 11, Carl is nine, and Liam is around 18 months old. Debbie's daughter Franny, who was born when Debbie was 15, celebrates her fifth birthday in Shameless season 11, at which point Liam is about 11 years old. Putting these details together, it appears that around nine years pass between the start of Shameless season 1 and the end of season 11. By the time of the series finale, Fiona is 30, Lip is 25, Ian is 24, Debbie is 20, Carl is 18, and Liam is 11 years old. It should be noted that all of these ages are approximate, and could vary by a year or so. This is due to the show not only operating on its own time, but Shameless' status as a TV series means that the number of seasons doesn't always equate to the number of years that have passed since its debut. And because of the occasional continuity issues, it wasn't always clear how old the characters were at certain points. However, there were enough clues and information given so that the ages were clearer by the end of Shameless' run.

By the end of Shameless season 11 the Gallagher family got even bigger. Mickey Milkovich is around the same age as Lip Gallagher, which would make him around 25 years old when the story ends. As mentioned above, Debbie's daughter Franny is five years old, having been born on the Gallaghers' kitchen table in season 6. Lip's son, Freddie, was born in the first episode of season 10 and therefore must be at least a year old by the series finale, since Ian and Mickey are celebrating the one-year anniversary of their wedding from the end of season 10. Fred is probably about the same age in the finale as Liam was at the start of Shameless season 1. That essentially brings the Gallagher household full circle with regards to their ages, as another generation is born.

Moving next door, Kevin and Veronica's ages are never explicitly given at any point in the series, but they appear to be in their mid-to-late 20s in Shameless season 1. That puts them in their mid-to-late 30s by the time they pack up and get ready to move to Louisville in Shameless season 11. Their twin daughters, Amy and Jemma, were born in the season 4 finale, and Franny was conceived just a few episodes later, which means that Kevin and Veronica's twins are about 6 years old by the end of the series.

The House of the Dragon trailer reveals that it is fixing Game of Thrones' Iron Throne mistake. The trailer shows a number of brief clips from the greatly-anticipated prequel series by HBO, one of which is a shot of the iconic metal seat — but looking quite different to the version audiences saw in the original show. The new throne is much wider, splaying out across the steps leading up to it, with sword points jutting out from the molten metal like the teeth of a dragon. Even the central chair is larger, more jagged, and far more imposing.

The Iron Throne is the central seat of power in Game of Thrones' Westeros. Created for Aegon Targaryen after conquering the six kingdoms, the metal throne is said to be forged with dragon fire from the thousand swords of his enemies. The books by George R. R. Martin describe the chair as being huge and unsightly with steep metal steps leading up to the seat that was so dangerous, rulers couldn't lean back against the sharp blades. The throne in HBO's Game of Thrones, however, is much smaller than described, a hunk of molten steel sitting atop a short stone pedestal, as many sword hilts as blades decorating the backrest.

The Game of Thrones spinoff House of the Dragon is making an Iron Throne that is much truer to the books than the original show's version. Not only is the new throne more accurate to the source material, but it does a better job of serving as the intimidating symbol that it's supposed to represent. It's still not quite the monstrous structure described in the books, but it comes a lot closer than the comparatively casual-looking chair in HBO's Game of Thrones.

The Iron Throne is not merely a seat of power, but a symbol of the conquest it took to establish the Targaryen dynasty. The melted swords surrendered or taken from Aegon's foes serve as a reminder to all the members of the great houses of what happens to those who oppose the aptly named House of the Dragon. It also holds a message from Aegon to the Targaryen rulers to come, a deliberately sharp and dangerous chair to remind them that conquerors can never rest easy. The Game of Thrones version looks hard and severe but not very intimidating, and although its lack of comfort is mentioned on multiple occasions, numerous characters can be seen lounging nonchalantly in it. The House of the Dragon throne, however, looks genuinely dangerous, posing a serious threat to any who approach it — much less dare to sit upon it.

Although the Iron Throne in House of the Dragon is a lot more similar to the version in the books, it still is not quite the grotesque structure described in the source material. The pedestal is supposed to be steep and tall, allowing the rule to tower over the rest of the court. The danger of the chair still seems less extreme than the Iron Throne of the Game of Thrones books as well. The source material almost personifies the throne, recalling the countless rulers and members of the council it has cut. It's even rumored that a Targaryen king who was found dead on the seat had been murdered by the throne itself. While the version in the trailer is a vast improvement on the original show, the new Iron Throne still lacks the proper size and a certain sinister aspect.

There are reasons that Game of Thrones provides a somewhat lackluster seat: it may have been a deliberate creative decision to showcase the decline of House Targaryen, or the initial production budget just didn't room for a towering metal monolith. It also could have been a safety concern for the actors. Either way, the prequel series takes place during the prime years of the Targaryen dynasty, and it deserves the symbol of power and conquest that the books describe. Although it's imperfect, the Iron Throne in the House of the Dragon trailer is certainly a massive improvement on that of Game of Thrones.

WARNING: Spoilers ahead for Amazing Spider-Man #74

As one of the greatest sources of evil in the Marvel Comics universe, the demon Mephisto has access to all sorts of secrets the likes of which would bring other characters to their knees – including the truth about the Marvel Universe’s real Sacred Timeline and what it means for his fascination with Spider-Man. Alternate futures are ever-present in comics, but the Marvel Universe’s one true future has always remained nebulous. Now, readers may have finally gotten some confirmation on which fan-favorite timeline is canon.

This revelation comes from the pages of The Amazing Spider-Man #74 by Nick Spencer, Mark Bagley, and more as Spencer wraps up his three-year saga with the world-famous Webslinger. But just because Spencer is done with the Spider-Man doesn’t mean Mephisto is. And the devil’s interest is never a good thing.

The Amazing Spider-Man #74 brings “the Kindred Saga” to a close with a healthy dose of reveals and surprises, with none quite a shocking as the motivation for Mephisto’s involvement in Peter Parker’s life dating all the way back to “One More Day.” While the threat of the Kindred is ended, Doctor Strange still isn’t finished with the demon. And when Strange questions Mephisto about his fascination with Peter Parker, the villain reveals a vision he’s had since before Peter was even born – a vision of Peter Parker and Mary Jane’s adult daughter bringing about an end to his reign – that he’s spent years trying to prevent.

While Mephisto’s vision explains why he’s meddled in Peter’s life for years, it also gives fans a glimpse into the Marvel Universe’s prime future timeline. Spider-Man’s daughter is far from the only hero fans see, as the wreckage of Mephisto’s future is littered with the broken bodies of Brian Michael Bendis’ future X-Men from the timeline introduced in “The Battle of the Atom.” Eagle-eyed fans can also catch a glimpse of the future son of Captain America, James Rogers, which also implies the existence of the fan-favorite Next Avengers.

Especially in comics, the future is always in flux, but the fact that Mephisto has spent years trying and failing to prevent this specific timeline could very well signify how inevitable it really is. Mephisto’s manipulative efforts should make avoiding a future an easy task. But if this timeline is the set path for the Marvel Universe, or at the very least the path protected by the Time Variance Authority recently made popular by Loki on disney+, then that would mean even an entity like Mephisto is powerless to stop it.

It’s highly unlikely that the comics will ever catch up to this point in the timeline, but it does add an interesting layer to the present-day Marvel Universe as well as to the limits of Mephisto’s abilities. For all his vaunted power as King of Hell, even he can’t stand against the inevitable flow of time. And for a being like Mephisto, there’s no feeling worse than powerlessness.

Although Spider-Man fans probably won’t see this future come to pass anytime soon, it’s very existence changes what they thought they knew about the Marvel Comics timeline. The future is always changing, but it’s rare to see one so seemingly inevitable. After all, if even Mephisto is unable to stop it, things may be a bit more set in stone than anyone ever realized.

Online roleplaying has surged in popularity over the past year and a half, with some tabletop gamers using virtual tabletop sites like Roll20 to play classic RPGs like Dungeons & Dragons. However, others have started participating in narrative "Play By Post" RPGs on forums and chat clients like Discord. The RPG systems below are particularly good choices for players who want to participate in a roleplaying game session through written text messages and narrative vignettes.

The big advantage of text-based adventure games and RPG campaigns is that players don't have to worry about scheduling game sessions and instead post irregular updates inside the game's chat room or on its forum page. On the downside, "Play By Post" RPG campaigns are frequently slow-paced, and can even grind to a halt if one or more players forgets to post or fails to see an update. To keep the plot dynamic and interesting, both players and GMs need to make sure the "entries" they type are concise, grammatically legible, and give other players chances to respond and embellish.

Generally speaking, narrative RPG systems with "Theater Of The Mind" style rule-sets work better for roleplaying sessions in a textual medium, with "Powered By The Apocalypse" and "Forged In The Dark" games being popular picks recently. The RPGs below, besides fitting this narrative mold, also have rules and digital aids designed to complement the act of text-based correspondence; some even go the epistolatory route and have story scenarios where both players and their game characters are talking to each other through smartphones and computers.

Alice Is Missing is an immersive RPG made by Hunters Entertainment, designed to be played and completed in 90 minutes. This game, similar to tone to video games such as Life is Strange or Oxenfree, takes place in the small town of Silent Falls, where a high-school student named Alice Briarwood has recently vanished. In both remote and in-person sessions, players take on the role of Alice's friends, relatives, and classmates, communicating silently through typed messages on group chat clients or phone text chains as they try to find out where Alice is.

Our Time On Earth, available on itch.io, is a two-person tabletop RPG about a pair of aliens visiting and trying to understand a small blue planet called Earth. In default of a narrative premise for this freeform roleplaying system, each alien player character, separated by distance or duty, reports their findings and thoughts about the strange, harsh beauty of Earth through out-of-character text messages and a more advanced mode of alien communication in-character.

The tabletop RPG Beyond The Rift, designed for 1 to 3 players, takes place in a fantasy world literally split apart by a magical war. The survivors of this war seek solace by ritualistically telling stories about friends, family, loved ones, and comrades trapped on the other side of the Rift. In a session of Beyond The Rift, each player takes on a specific role of storytelling - one describing the world beyond the rift, another describing the perils and dangers there, and a third describing the actions the story's heroes take. Narrative prompts are generated and resolved by rolling dice and drawing cards from a poker deck, while HTML applications on the itch.io page help gamers play online via Discord or other group chat services.

Fireball, currently in beta form, is a specialized group chat client and phone app designed to streamline the process of playing text-based fantasy campaigns using the Dungeons & Dragons 5e ruleset. The detailed rules of D&D 5e are made more accessible using a computer RPG-style interface, while a prototype matchmaking service lets Game Masters promote their games and recruit players to fill their open slots. Game Masters using Fireball also have access to various tools for rendering the places and perils of a classic fantasy world, while players can narrate character actions through text posts and a digital dice-rolling feature.

Fighting battles are a major part of The Lord of the Rings: Rise to War, but, oddly enough, so are mock battles. Why would anyone want to fight mock battles when there are so many real battles to be fought? Mock battles don’t allow players to conquer more territory in The Lord of the Rings: Rise to War, which is crucial in this geostrategic seasonal wargame.

Mock battles serve a very specific function within The Lord of the Rings: Rise to War. Just like in real life, armies can engage in mock battles as practice for the real thing. It makes them more effective. Specifically, it makes the commanders in The Lord of the Rings: Rise to War gain XP. Knowing when to start a mock battle will help players be more effective when real battles come.

Commanders majorly define armies in The Lord of the Rings: Rise to War. As commanders gain levels, they can command larger armies, and they gain special abilities. Some will be more effective in battle, but some commanders can buff certain types of units. Mock battles serve as a great way to level up a commander without losing any troops.

It costs grain to fight mock battles in The Lord of the Rings: Rise to War, and players will need a lot of it. It also costs Ability Points. These regenerate over time but cannot exceed their maximum value. Lastly, it takes up the commander’s stamina, which regenerates over time as well.

Engaging in mock battles is useful for a player who has already leveled up several commanders and now has obtained a new one. The new commander starts at Level 1, so they can’t command many troops to conquer more territory. Instead, they can fight mock battles to get up to a higher level. Mock battles are also useful for high-level commanders to get that little more XP to be able to field an army large enough to conquer higher tier tiles.

The location of mock battles in The Lord of the Rings: Rise to War also matters. Commanders gain more XP based on where they fight. Players should choose a tile they own that generates a high amount of Ring Power per hour. They can set how long they want the mock battle to last, and longer times give the commander more XP.

Oddly enough, the thing that doesn’t matter is army size. Commanders will still need to have some sort of army, but neither the size of the army nor the quality of the troops affects their XP gain. This means that low-level commanders can gain XP quickly in The Lord of the Rings: Rise to War, so they will be on par with a player’s other commanders.

The Hellraiser series introduced a new type of monster to the horror movie genre, but they were far from stereotypical. These creatures embodied the most twisted elements of pleasure and pain. Behind-the-scenes Hellraiser facts reveal a nightmarish collage of sadomasochism, artistic expression, and even a code of honor that reflected on their reputation.

The Cenobites are among the most interesting movie monsters ever created, with detailed mythology and complex motivations, as opposed to being mindless slasher villains. Not all Cenobites are alike, however. Some are brilliantly designed, while others attempted to capitalize on the franchise's growing popularity in the worst ways.

Terri was an extremely confused, sad, and lonely girl who was manipulated by many people during her life, including the arrogant J.P. Monroe, owner of a nightclub called the Boiler Room. She was incapable of dreaming - a fact which made her mentally unstable, and ultimately susceptible to Pinhead's influence.

After killing J.P. and releasing Pinhead, Terri was turned into the Cenobite known as Dreamer. It was one of the worst Cenobite designs, particularly because Dreamer had no real powers in comparison to her brethren. She was also far more human in appearance than the rest, which didn't add much to her own malevolence.

Philip Channard was a human surgeon obsessed with unlocking damaged minds, but this ultimately proved to be denial on his own part. Channard was secretly obsessed with the occult, particularly the puzzle boxes that opened the doorway to Hell. From a very early age, he showed signs of psychopathy which would manifest into him becoming a cruel and unrepentant villain.

Upon entering Hell, Channard was turned into a powerful Cenobite with grand ambitions for the unfortunate souls that would cross his path. He is one of Hellraiser's most effective and convincing Cenobites, with a fearsome presence and character design that is positively macabre in nature.

This Cenobite is actually an amalgamation of two identical twin brothers named Mark and Michael Bradley, who were considered inseparable by friends and family. They were employed as guards at a museum that housed a Lament Configuration created by John Merchant, which interested both Pinhead and Angelique, the princess of Hell.

Pinhead picked up on their secret fear of being separated, and decided to bond them together, quite literally. Unfortunately, a mix of bad CGI and a rather underwhelming final design made the Siamese Twins look far sillier than was probably intended. It just didn't work, especially when compared to the most popular Cenobite designs in the series.

Angelique started out as a separate entity from Pinhead and his Gash of Cenobites. She was a princess of Leviathan's realm who entered the mortal world to put an end to the LeMarchand bloodline. In the end, her actions would be their undoing when LeMarchand's descendent managed to destroy them all.

Angelique eventually joined Pinhead as a Cenobite, and is the only known demon who was turned by Pinhead. Fearsome in her human form alone, she was equally as terrifying after being turned into a Cenobite, making her one of the most understated in the criminally underrated Hellraiser franchise.

Hellraiser III introduced another Cenobite that was cobbled together by the twisted mind of the pure-evil Pinhead. Jim Hammerstein was a local club DJ who suffered the unfortunate fate of having played a gig that was crashed by Pinhead. The Cenobite set forth massacring everyone in the club, including the DJ, in one of the Hellraiser franchise's most unintentionally funny scenes.

His death was not the end, however. He became CD, so named because of the fact that he had CDs lodged in his skull to act as a sort of twisted-looking halo. He could also throw CDs as lethal projectiles to slay his victims, which was an extremely silly and campy premise that didn't quite pay off.

Hellraiser: Judgement is often criticized for being a low-budget sequel with too much focus on non-Cenobite-related storylines. It did, however, add interesting new dimensions to the Hellraiser lore, such as the Stygian Inquisition, a separate branch of Cenobites who pass judgment on doomed souls.

Chief among them is The Auditor, an authority figure in Hell, similar to Pinhead. This Cenobite behaves far more like a human than a demon, speaking like a common person, and even cracking jokes at regular intervals. It's this passive and unassuming personality type that hides a much more sinister agenda, making the Auditor one of the most interesting additions to the series in some time.

Later Hellraiser sequels decided to get increasingly more creative with Cenobite designs, and the results were mixed, to say the least. Hellraiser III introduced Camerahead, a friend of lead protagonist Joey Summerskill who was transformed into a Cenobite by the raw power of the evil Pinhead persona.

Camerahead's right eye was fused with a camera lens which could blow up objects, or stab his prey up close. This particular Cenobite triggered a new direction for the series - one more interested in capitalizing on the notoriety of Hellraiser, as opposed to making something more artistic in design.

Possibly the second most iconic Cenobite of all time after Pinhead, Chatterer had a particularly tragic backstory. He was, in fact, a young 16 year old boy plagued by a life of constant abuse, and a desire to be loved for who he was. Unfortunately, this would take him down a horrible life path that led straight to him solving the Lament Configuration.

He emerged from the experience as the Chatterer, a voiceless Cenobite so named because of the incessant chattering sound produced by his teeth. Nothing was known of him in the first film aside from his creepy design, but the second Hellraiser film finally gave some emotional weight to the character.

Clown was a Cenobite tasked with entertaining the children who are brought into Hell, but are too innocent to be judged. To that effect, he put on a show where he demonstrated a series of gruesome acts in order to frighten them. He was punished severely by Leviathan when he deviated from this formula, and pulled a rabbit out of a hat to entertain the kids.

After being transformed fully into a Cenobite, there was little to differentiate Clown from his brethren. The character design was part Joker, and part Pinhead, fused into a body resembling the latter. He was neither the most interesting Cenobite of the bunch, nor the most effective.

Pinhead is the leader of the Cenobites, and the chief agent of Leviathan, known to many as the Hell Priest. Contrary to popular belief, Pinhead is not, in fact, a villain. In fact, it could be argued that he's not malevolent at all, but rather a sadist in charge of enforcing the rules of Hell, and the puzzle box that leads so many humans astray.

Pinhead can be reasoned with, and has a strong sense of right and wrong. He has outwardly refused to take innocent lives, doing so only when his darkest id was separated from his consciousness to form a purely evil being.

Netflix has released an update on the status of Squid Game season 2, commenting on the chances and timeline for the smash-hit Korean series getting a second chapter. While Netflix has had significant international success in the past with non-English shows like Lupin and Money Heist, nothing has compared to Squid Game, which is set to become the streamer’s biggest series ever. That level of success would seem to demand a Squid Game season 2, but will it happen?

The end of Squid Game season 1 certainly leaves enough loose ends hanging to generate more story in a potential Squid Game season 2. Much of the lore and history surrounding the deadly competition is left shrouded in mystery, leaving some major storylines open for continuation in the future. However, Squid Game’s unprecedented popularity on Netflix couldn’t possibly have been anticipated, so the plan for the franchise’s future surely looks quite different now than it did when Squid Game first aired.

In a recent interview with Vulture, Bela Bajaria, Netflix’s head of Global TV, discussed the likelihood and potential timeline of Squid Game season 2 and when it could arrive. Because Squid Game’s popularity has so drastically exceeded Netflix’s expectations, the main question seems to be the availability of creator Hwang Dong-hyuk. “He has a film and other things he’s working on,” Bajaria said, emphasizing that Netflix is “trying to figure out the right structure for him.” It’s good that Netflix is deferring to Hwang and prioritizing his availability, but that also means that Squid Game season 2 may not be coming for a while.

Still, it’s encouraging to hear that plans for Squid Game season 2 are in motion at Netflix. From the dystopic storyline and rich, taught atmosphere to the striking visual style and Squid Game’s cast of talented stars, there are a lot of reasons to love Hwang’s series, and it’s great to see it catching on all over the world. Given how many characters die throughout the series, of course, Squid Game season 2 could be a good deal different than season 1, but that only means more opportunities for new and exciting storylines.

Hwang has said that he wants to take some time away from Squid Game before jumping back in for season 2. There’s a chance that he could decide not to return to the franchise at all, which would lead to either a shift in creative oversight for future installments or Squid Game season 1 simply being all there is. For the story, the ending of Squid Game season 1 could easily serve as the end of the series as a whole, but it’s unlikely that Netflix would leave such a massively popular property undeveloped.

Source: Vulture

Every winner of Big Brother has had to make big moves in order to come out on top. Indeed, most, if not all of the winners had to accomplish some type of feat to be in the final two, even if it was just winning the last competitions that helped get them there.

When it comes to the 10 best winners of Big Brother, they have had some memorable moments in the game. Some of these moves actually helped them become the winner while others were memorable for other reasons. In every case, though, they have become iconic.

Not only did Ian win against Dan Gheesling, one of the best to ever play the game, but he also orchestrated the eviction of Mike "Boogie" Malin, one of Big Brother's most prominent players to date. Ian was part of Boogie's alliance and seemingly the least threatening of the bunch — until he proved that he wasn't.

Right after Boogie's eviction, which was an iconic scene that led right back to Ian, Ian stepped on the gas and won a total of four HoH competitions as well as two critical Vetos, ensuring his spot in the finale. Ian was the ultimate underdog who proved that underdogs can be serious threats.

Not only was she the first woman to win against a male competitor, but Nicole also bested the cocky and arrogant Paul Abrahamian, who believed he ran the game the entire time and was a shoo-in to win. Little did he know that many on the jury held a grudge and decided to award the win to Nicole.

Both Nicole and Paul looked equally shocked when she was declared winner, and Nicole running through confetti to accept her prize was an iconic moment for the three-time player. Paul remains one of the Big Brother players who had the greatest downfalls, and while Nicole can't be credited with making any big moves herself, her win in and of itself was iconic.

While it seemed likely right from the beginning that Cody was going to win given his physical prowess, leadership position in a dominant alliance, and general likability, his most memorable moment was when he evicted Nicole in the final minutes of the game, choosing to sit beside Enzo in the final two instead.

Nicole was not only heartbroken as she believed he was going to honor their final two alliance, but she was also visibly angered and bitter. While Cody seemed like he truly felt bad about the decision, it remains his most memorable move in the game.

Dan's Funeral has become a thing of legend in the Big Brother game; a strategy that not only saved him from eviction but also helped get him to the final two. Indeed, while this was Dan's most iconic move, he did not make it in the season he won (season 10); this happened in season 14, in which he placed second to Ian Terry.

Dan had many iconic moves throughout his two times playing the game, but the funeral, where he called out his ally and pretended she had betrayed him (failing to fill her in on the ruse first to ensure an authentic reaction) was a genius move and a scene fans love to watch over and over again.

Will remains one of the best to ever play Big Brother. And while his diary room sessions with Mike "Boogie" Malin where they mocked and laughed at the people they had backstabbed have become the most iconic scenes from his season, Dr. Will, as he is known, had some other memorable scenes that involved only himself.

Fans of the first All-Stars might not have viewed it as an iconic scene. However, now that there's a new legion of fans of the show who have gotten to know and love Janelle, watching how he manipulated her to vote out her best friend Marcellas has become a heart-wrenching and cringe-worthy scene. It was one of the worst things Will Kirby ever did in Big Brother.

Throughout the entire season, Vanessa Rousso was the expected winner. It seemed even the houseguests relented to the fact that she was obviously running the show and was the one to beat. The fact that she was so well-liked meant that even though people knew she had a good chance at making it to the finals, they still didn't go against her.

Indeed, Vanessa made it right up to the end. That is, until Steve Moses, who had been seemingly quiet and in the background for much of the season, pulled out a win when it mattered most and did the unthinkable: voted out the woman everyone thought would win. It turned out to be the right move as not only did Steve win himself, but an informal poll afterward confirmed that if Steve had taken Vanessa to the finals with him, he would have lost.

Andy might be one of the more controversial winners, a "floater" who some felt didn't deserve to win the top prize. However, Andy did make some quiet but critical moves in the game. He flipped back and forth from one alliance to the next, which made people believe him to be disloyal.

But his biggest move was convincing McCrae to vote out someone he was aligned with and who would never go against him. He lied about a rogue vote being attributed to Elissa, causing friction within their friendship. McCrae listened and ended up going out the door next while Andy won four competitions in a row to secure the win in the end.

It wasn't just Hayden's most iconic moment, but the most iconic moment for his entire alliance, which ran the game for its entire duration. Called the Brigade, comprised of Hayden, Enzo, and Lane, and Matt (until he got backstabbed), they were one of the most entertaining alliances on Big Brother.

When Hayden, the obvious leader, finally made it to the end with his two buds, they decided to break the news together to Britney about the alliance. She was the last woman standing and they did not want to give her false hope that she had a shot to stay. It was both heartbreaking for her and the final confirmation for the trio that they had made it to the end.

It remains one of the most memorable quotes on Big Brother: when Rachel, angered by the houseguests who were seemingly coasting through the game, yelled "Floaters, you better grab a life vest!" in season 12. Rachel, of course, won many competitions and appreciated the integrity of the game, which meant playing hard and trying her best.

While Rachel had many memorable moments throughout the two seasons she played, including in season 13 when she didn't make it to the end, this remains one for which she is often noted.

The latest winner of the series, Xavier made history for a number of reasons. Most notably, he became the first Black winner in the show's U.S. history (with the exception of Tamar Braxton's win of the first edition of Celebrity Big Brother). He also joins the ranks of a select few who have won by unanimous vote, including Big Brother legends like Dan Gheesling and Cody Calafiore. He is also the first winner to receive the enhanced prize of $750,000 over the usual $500,000.

With all of these accolades, along with that intense eviction scene with Kyland, Xavier's most iconic scene involves his return from 24 hours of solitary dressed as his alter-ego Lucious. A supposed character created out of his intense boredom, he emerged walking down the stairs with an unbuttoned top, afro wig, sunglasses, and an exaggeratedly smooth gait. It was a moment of laughter that was needed among the houseguests.

When creating an iconic horror villain who always seems to cheat death, one of the biggest things to consider is how they will look. A classic horror villain needs the right look to be intimidating and strike fear into the hearts of their victims. A mask and a sharp knife are good, but sometimes the situation calls for something more.

Horror characters have made several freaky fashion statements over the decades, making fans rip these looks right off the silver screen every Halloween. From the striped sweaters and finger blades to full-on leather ensembles, these costumes are some seriously killer couture.

"A boy's best friend is his mother," but wearing her clothes is another story. A gray wig and a housecoat might not seem like too much in terms of a slasher movie costume, but because of their integral part in Alfred Hitchcock's Psycho, Norman's demented disguise is certainly worth a mention.

The film is the cornerstone on which the slasher movie craze was founded, but it also came with a shocking fashion statement once "Mother's" identity was revealed. Of course, shocking twists were Alfred Hitchcock's MO, and Psycho is still a scary movie that holds up today.

From Lon Chaney to Norm Lewis, many fabulous actors have donned the mask of the Phantom of the Opera. But no matter if it's Andrew Lloyd Webber's musical version, Robert Englund's gory adaptation, or the original silent film, there's no mistaking the man in the mask as anyone other than the infamous Opera Ghost.

All proper interpretations of the character feature two things: an ornate mask to conceal his disfigurement and identity and an elegant black cape to wave in a dramatic fashion. For the most part, it's a look that has remained as traditional and classic as the Phantom himself. If it's not broken, don't fix it.

Clive Barker's Candyman could be considered a modern gothic horror film, and there's no denying that Tony Todd didn't at least take a few notes from the previous character. From his calm and cold demeanor to the way he wears that magnificent coat and bloody hook, there's only one character it could possibly be.

Even though the recent remake gives the character a more modern adaptation, Nia DeCosta couldn't separate the legend from the reimagining. In no uncertain terms, Tony Todd owns this role, through and through.

Hellraiser is probably Clive Barker's best-known creation, and its sadomasochistic demons from the Lament Configuration are definitely some of the most recognizable of their species. But the number one character that stands out amongst the leather-clad horrors is their insidious leader, Pinhead.

The leather garments may change on occasion, but there's only one horror character with a head full of nails and a nasty set of hooks and chains. It's visceral, it's gruesome, it's gory, and it's a look that's outright unforgettable.

There's nothing funny about a clown after midnight, and that's more than likely true. Especially if it's this sewer-dwelling, kid-eating, cosmic horror from one of Stephen King. Both Bill Skarsgard and Tim Curry each gave their own unique twists, but it's the 1990 version that remains iconic.

The remake version was great, absolutely horrifying, but there's just something so innately sinister and unsettling about a character that isn't "scary" until it's too late. The original Pennywise was approachable, funny, and charming until it was time to show some teeth. Plus, the brighter colors and zanier attire make him stand out as the better It clown.

When it comes to dressing up, Leatherface doesn't just have one look to choose from. In fact, he has a whole basement full of faces for every occasion. He's one of those characters that has had a very long career, occasionally changing his looks completely for new sequels.

One thing that does remain constant, however, is his frequently growing collection of human skin masks and affinity for power tools. With each different installment, Leatherface seems to get a fresh face for a new audience. Whether for better or worse, he's certainly fashionably versatile.

One only has to look at a set of red and green stripes to think of the infamous Freddy Krueger, a slasher villain full of cheesy one-liners that have aged poorly. But unlike Leatherface, Freddy has remained consistent throughout most of his franchise, although his tone is another story.

The hat, the sweater, and the bladed glove are all the elements that made Freddy iconic, and he never had to change to suit fan cravings or scripts. He might have altered his physical form in the dream world, but the stripes might as well have been part of his skin.

Sometimes, the simplest approach is always the best. What people tend to forget about the original Halloween movie is that it was an independent film made on a shoestring budget. But even with that in mind, a set of coveralls and a painted white mask still ended up becoming one of the most frightening faces on the silver screen.

Even with the series's popularity over the years, Michael never changed his form. He could have found different masks with each film, came back as a zombie, are completely changed altogether, but the filmmakers knew what the fans wanted. They wanted the Shape in all his glory, and he's been the same ever since.

Michael walked so Jason could stalk, Crystal Lake's resident slasher might not even exist if it wasn't for Halloween laying down the groundwork for what a masked slayer needs. Friday the 13th and Halloween do share more than a few similarities, after all.

Comparisons aside, there's only one true blue slasher to this day that can make that hockey mask work. Often imitated but never duplicated, Jason's iconic look has been homaged, parodied, and repeated in and out of the horror genre. While it might have suffered some wear and tear over the years, it remains the guy's classic look.

While it might seem strange to rank Ghostface over Jason, consider the following. Think about how many times the Ghostface persona has been taken on by other characters, how very little it's been altered, and how it manages to continuously show up in Halloween decor, year after year.

The costume and mask were designed with purpose, personality, and practicality, which is why it's remained almost entirely constant since 1996. Whether it's being scary in Scream or silly in the Scary Movie franchise, it's a look that has stood the test of time.

Though the DC Extended Universe tends to be full of characters secluded and depressed vigilantes, there are actually a surprising amount who do have a fun streak. When it comes to living with any one of them, there'd be some surprising outcomes.

Between psychotic but entertaining anti-heroes, sarcastic sidekicks, and heroes who have fun with their superpowers, there are loads of DC characters who would be fun to live with. But there are just as many who would be total doom and gloom, and living in Wayne Manor might not be worth dealing with Bruce's constant brooding.

Even though he was the laughing stock of DC and was made fun of to no end in movies and TV, Warner Bros. completely subverted expectations by making Arthur Curry a surfer-like, tattoo-covered, bearded titan. Aquaman is the coolest superhero not just in the DC Extended Universe, but he's even cooler than some heroes in the MCU too.

As long as he trusts them, the king of Atlantis can be relaxed and friendly around people, and he'd be great to have a beer with. It'd also be a breath of fresh air living in Djupavik, the small fishing village where Curry resides, as it's worlds away from the undoubtedly polluted metropolitan cities of Gotham and Metropolis.

It might seem great to live with Bruce Wayne without thinking too much about it, as the character lives in a mansion, is waited on hand and foot, and has access to so many fun toys. His roommate could never be bored, and though Robin was one of the reasons why Batman Forever was negatively received, it was certainly an accurate portrayal of how fans would act if they lived in Wayne Manor.

However, no amount of gadgets could ever possibly make up for the fact that Bruce Wayne is morbid and miserable. It seems like the character is perpetually grieving, and his roomie is the one who would have to be the shoulder for him to cry on. And unfortunately, he's the one billionaire philanthropist playboy who doesn't through wild parties all the time.

Living with Batman would be terrible, but living with Alfred would give the roommate all the perks of living with Batman without having to deal with Bruce Wayne's mood swings. The Batcave and Wayne Manor would be accessible, along with all the nifty toys and gadgets that come with it.

What's even better is that Alfred isn't the overly emotional butler that he was in the Dark Knight trilogy and the anthology movies. He's more of the sarcastic type, meaning he'd be more fun to be around. Alfred is more hands-on with Batman's tech too, which is part of the reason why Alfred should get his own HBO Max show, but it's also why he'd make a great roommate.

In a world where Darkseid, the villain who waged war on Earth, and Joker, a mass-murdering psychopath, both exist, Amanda Waller is possibly still the most frightening. Based on Suicide Squad and The Suicide Squad, Waller's roommate would constantly be on edge due to the ceaseless underlying threat of murder.

Roommates would surely suffer her wrath and have to endure her terrifying tirades for simply not immediately washing the dishes or spending too long in the bathroom. The only pro her roommate would get out of the relationship would be finding out the many secrets she has, as Waller is the subject of several unanswered mysteries about the first Suicide Squad movie. But even then, that comes at the risk of knowing too much and being shot in the back of the head.

It seems a bit strange being roomies with Shazam considering he's essentially a teenager who is still in school. However, Billy Batson's superhero alter ego is so entertaining and he's one of the few superheroes who doesn't take his abilities so seriously. Shazam is one of the most rewatchable movies in the DCEU, and that's partly because of how fun the character is.

However, Shazam is a package deal and potential roommates wouldn't just be living with him, but a whole group of foster children with loads of baggage. But the thing is, Billy's best friend and foster brother Freddy might even be more fun to live with for DC fans. Freddy is the biggest DC enthusiast, as he collects superhero memorabilia and has an almost unhealthy obsession with Superman.

Being what is a strange coincidence in Justice League, many of the heroes have major daddy issues. Bruce Wayne is still traumatized from his father's death, and Barry Allen's father is in jail. But more than any of them, Victor stone has the most strained relationship with his dad, and any potential flatmate would have to deal with the baggage that comes with that.

Before his accident, Victor would have made a great roommate, as he was charismatic, an overachiever, and enthusiastic about sports. He was possibly the most interesting DCEU character, but though he is still part human, he lacks any kind of emotion or personality.

There are plenty of reasons why Harley Quinn would make a terrible roommate. Between being trigger-happy and looting stores, the character is psychopathic, not to mention that anyone living with her would also have to live with her pet hyena hilariously named Bruce. But there are just as many reasons why Harley would make a great roomie.

The character is a complete pleasure seeker, whether it's clubbing or blowing up chemical labs with fireworks. Sometimes she simply wants to watch TV too. Harley Quinn might seem dangerous and like somebody people shouldn't mingle with, but she's the best anti-hero in the DCEU. As long as her roommate stays on her good side, she's totally harmless and if anything, she'd have their back. On top of that, her roommate would have access to a ton of outrageous and fun outfits.

Surprisingly enough, there are many reasons why King Shark could be a wild card and quite exciting to live with. In The Suicide Squad, King Shark showed that he isn't just a vicious, blood-thirsty fish who tears people's limbs apart, but there's actually a humane side to the character too.

It's almost as if the naive shark just wants somebody to play with, as he mistook the Clyrax fish in the tank at Jotenheim as friends. But at the end of the day, he is still a meat eater who could turn on his flatmate at any second.

2017's Wonder Woman and 2020's Wonder Woman 1984 could be considered the best and worst movies in the DCEU, but if there's one thing they have in common, it's the amazing costume designs. More so than Harley Quinn, Wonder Woman's roommate would be doubling their wardrobe with decades-spanning outfits.

As the character is centuries old, she has pencil skirts and fur-lined coats of the 1910s and velvet tracksuits and shoulder-padded jackets of the 1980s, just waiting for them to come back into fashion. Outside of a bigger closet, her roommate could learn a lot of life lessons too. Though she can be overly competitive at times, Princess Diana could teach her roommate a thing or two about compassion, and she'd give some of the most fascinating history lessons.

Ironically, many members of the Justice League would be terrible to live with despite being heroes. Along with Cyborg and Batman, Superman would be the worst to live with. Though he does have a lot of compassion like Princess Diana and people could learn a great deal from him, he's simply a wet blanket.

Where Diana still has a fun streak and is outgoing, Clark doesn't seem to understand the concept of fun, at least not the DCEU version of the character. Though he is kind-hearted and would certainly pay the rent on time, Superman would be an absolute bore to live with.

Fans of Strictly Come Dancing have taken to social media to praise the show for featuring its very first deaf contestant, Rose Ayling-Ellis. A few weeks ago, the show premiered the long-awaited season 19 and revealed all 15 celebrities and their dancing partners. Like last year, there are still some restrictions in place for the contestants to ensure that the show can continue on during the aftermath of COVID-19. This essentially means that all the celebrities were assigned their partners before the show even premiered.

In the opening group number to Donna Summer’s "I Feel Love," the Strictly professionals gave fans insight into just what they can look forward to in the upcoming season, as well as reintroducing well-known presenters Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman, and judges Craig Revel Horwood, Motsi Mabuse, and Shirley Ballas. The new Strictly Come Dancing season also welcomed a brand new judge, a former professional dancer on the show, Anton Du Beke, replacing Dancing With The Stars judge Bruno Tonioli. While all of this is exciting for fans of the show, seeing new contestant Rose perform on the stage is something everyone is looking forward to.

Rose, Strictly Come Dancing's very first deaf contestant, has already won over the British public, with many fans of the show taking to social media to praise her. Twitter user @TweetingCosplay stated, "Watching #StrictlyComeDancing. Rose Ayling-Ellis is very much succeeding at being the most amazing person on the planet! Everyone else is alright too I suppose." @ellajaytomlin showed her praise, saying, "Seeing everyone sign is making me so happy i’m actually tearing up! You’ve got this Gi and Rose 💕🥺🥳 #Strictly."

Rose stated that she wanted to use the show to demonstrate that the deaf community can still listen and dance to music despite their hearing impairment. Tess also explained to the audience that Rose will always have an interpreter present so that she can understand the judges' feedback, as well as the dancing instructions given to the contestants on the show. While the fellow competitors, professionals, and audience applauded Rose for her inspiring words, professional dancer Gorka Marquez went one step further to show his support by gesturing his arms with the applause sign in sign language, which was great for fans to see.

It is wonderful to see that the show Strictly Come Dancing is making an effort to provide representation across the show. As stated before, this season features Rose, who is making history as the first deaf contestant, and this season also features its very first joint male pair, John Whaite and Johannes Radebe. It will be interesting for fans to watch this new season unfold and see how all of these contestants do in the competition.

Sources: @TweetingCosplay/Twitter, @ellajaytomlin/Twitter

Brenda Sparks (Melissa Peterman) may be intentionally seducing George (Lance Barber) to seek revenge against Mary (Zoe Perry) in Young Sheldon. Ever since the CBS comedy floated the idea of the Cooper patriarch potentially starting an affair with his newly single neighbor, fans have been wondering if this effectively sets up Sheldon's cheating story in The Big Bang Theory. Admittedly, it's far too early to confirm since it's supposedly a few more years before this heartbreaking incident happens. Nevertheless, Young Sheldon seems to be setting up George's affair so that the shift from a loving father to a cheating husband doesn't feel unbelievably abrupt.

CBS has dropped clues here and there about the future collapse of George and Mary's marriage, but it wasn't until the Young Sheldon season 4 finale that it straightforwardly addressed the looming tragedy. The episode titled "The Wild and Woolly World of Nonlinear Dynamics" started off with Missy (Raegan Revord) dealing with boy troubles, but, by the end of the outing, the issue became so much larger than that. The commotion at home led to her dad confessing for the first time that he is miserable and deeply unhappy. Not wanting to make things worse, the Young Sheldon season 4 finale ended with George abruptly leaving home and going to a pub where he coincidentally met Brenda. They decided to hang out, heavily implying that this could be the start of a potential affair.

CBS has already released a few teasers in light of Young Sheldon season 5's nearing release. Several of those official sneak peeks support the notion that George begins an extramarital relationship. What's interesting, however, is that Brenda seems to be the one initiating contact, which is odd, considering that Mary has been nothing but supportive to her ever since her own marriage broke down. It's possible that this could be the very reason why: she's intentionally pursuing George to hurt the Cooper matriarch.

Brenda and Mary have had a contentious relationship in Young Sheldon. They have clashed about a lot of things; Brenda didn't particularly like Mary's self-righteousness, and she felt as if her neighbor was too judgmental of her and everyone else in general. To be fair, Mary could really be overbearing (something that was more amplified in her appearances on The Big Bang Theory). Brenda may feel inadequate or even resentful compared to her, especially given Sheldon's academic achievements in relation to Billy's (Wyatt McClure). After a while, however, the pair seemingly bonded over their shared issues, specifically with regard to their kids and their futures. The hostility has largely resolved, and Mary even stepped up to be a source of strength for Brenda when her husband left. Still, it's likely the original issues Brenda had with Mary are still simmering under the surface.

While Mary and Brenda are fundamentally different, their relationships with their respective husbands are similar. Both tend to yell at and nag their spouses; George and Herschel Sparks (Billy Gardell) realized this, so they developed an unlikely friendship. Granted that it wasn't fully explored in Young Sheldon, it's clear that the show wanted to draw a parallel between the men. Moving forward, however, the sitcom won't be able to properly revisit this burgeoning relationship. As revealed in season 4, Herschel left Brenda after going through some marital problems. It's unclear what specifically caused the separation, but the breakup doesn't seem mutual, with Brenda still reeling from the loss. Meanwhile, the Coopers remain together. Granted that they go through their own difficulties, but neither one of them has given up on their marriage — at least thus far. Despite Mary's ways, George continues to be a devoted husband to her and a good father to his kids.

Given the state of her marriage compared to her neighbor's, it's not outside the realm of possibility that Brenda has developed some kind of resentment towards Mary. As a proud woman, she doesn't want pity — especially when it's from Mary who could be annoyingly sanctimonious. Initially, no one knew about Herschel moving out, but Brenda eventually told Mary after the Cooper matriarch checked on her neighbor when she heard about Billy struggling at school. Young Sheldon didn't show how their subsequent conversation went down, but Mary seemed really concerned about Brenda — so much so that she even arranged a girls' night out with her and Meemaw (Annie Potts) afterward.

While Brenda seems appreciative of Mary's efforts, it's still possible that she is ticked off by the fact that at the end of the day, the Cooper matriarch is a reminder of what she has lost. Not only that, but Brenda may feel jealous of Mary's marriage. While she understands that Mary has nothing but good intentions, spending time together can be secretly harrowing for Brenda. And since she's too prideful to admit this to Mary, she has been going along with it, causing her to grow bitter.

There are many ways to mess with Mary. For starters, Brenda can target her insecurities on being excluded and start getting more one-on-one time with Pastor Jeff (Matt Hobby). This is sure to drive Mary Cooper insane as she was filled with jealousy when she found out that the pair went on a walk without inviting her back in Young Sheldon season 4. If Pastor Jeff isn't a viable option, perhaps Brenda can target Meemaw instead. She and Mary's mother seem to have a lot of similarities, and after spending some time together during their girls' night out, it won't be that awkward to hang out again. That being said, arguably the most effective way to bring down Mary is to destroy her marriage — something the season 4 finale set up.

Knowing full well that the Cooper matriarch is too uptight to do something foolish that will result in her separation from her husband, Brenda can go after George instead. As seen in the Young Sheldon season 5 trailers, she is very forthcoming in luring George into making the catastrophic mistake of cheating on his wife. If she successfully splits up Mary and George, Brenda can then find solace in the idea that she's not the only one who has a broken family. It could also be an ego boost to know that a committed family man like George would be willing to have an affair with her.

Robyn Dixon and Gizelle Bryant from The Real Housewives of Potomac hosted a Reasonably Shady party in honor of their new podcast, and it's time to talk about the gossip that made the rounds at that event. The green-eye bandits have been best friends since the beginning of RHOP. However, the bash marked the beginning of a whole new adventure for the entrepreneurs.

Before the event, Gizelle and Robyn had some differences of opinion. Gizelle planned to have the event outside of her home due to the construction and said she wouldn't let certain individuals inside. Gizelle decided that Dr. Wendy Osefo and Karen Huger wouldn't be allowed to use the bathroom. Robyn wasn't prepared to cosign this. Karen and Gizelle's age-old feud cast a pall over the afternoon, as did Gizelle's tension with Wendy. Gizelle decided to bring up the infidelity gossip surrounding Wendy's husband Eddie Osefo on the season's first girls' trip. Wendy said none of the rumors are true. In turn, Wendy threw shade at Gizelle's recent split with her ex-husband.

When the party started, paddles were handed out, with "reasonable" and "shady" on each side. Then, Gizelle and Robyn asked questions, which the RHOP labeled reasonable or shady with their paddles. Before they could get too far, Karen pulled Mia Thornton aside. Mia questioned Candiace Dillard Bassett's mom about whether Candiace's husband Chris Bassett was paid as her manager. During the game, Gizelle took issue with Wendy for telling Candiace about Mia's comments. Candiace appreciated Wendy's honesty and confronted Mia, asking, "why is it appropriate to ask my mom a question like that? At a day that's supposed to be joyful and positive?" When Mia labeled her music video low budget, Candiace struck a low blow by labeling Mia’s mother low budget as well. After that, RHOP's Candiace held her tongue, showing her skills in terms of avoiding further drama.

The group also debated whether Karen's honest drunk calls were reasonable or shady. What they could agree on was that they were entertaining. Gizelle then asked if it was reasonable or shady to question Wendy's changes in appearance amid the cheating rumors surrounding Eddie. Wendy answered, "I mean, it would only be reasonable if the same blog that reported that didn't report that you had an STD," referring to Gizelle. Robyn then got extremely heated with Wendy, saying no one could get through to her. Wendy made the final point that if any of them were genuinely concerned, the RHOP could have called her directly.

Ultimately, as per Bravo's The Daily Dish, "the jury is still out" on whether the party "was at all reasonable, but it was definitely shady." What is certain is that Gizelle and Robyn have concocted a podcast formula that is sure to sell. When it comes to the green-eyed bandits' feud with Wendy and Candiace's tension with Mia, fans will have to see how the rest of The Real Housewives of Potomac season unfolds.

A new synopsis for Batwoman's upcoming episode confirms Killer Croc's appearance in season 3. The series created by Caroline Dries for The CW began airing in 2019 as a part of the network's Arrowverse franchise. Initially, the show focused on the adventures of Ruby Rose's Kate Kane, as she becomes Gotham City's new vigilante following the disappearance of her billionaire-philanthropist cousin Bruce Wayne. But Rose quit Batwoman after season 1, forcing the show to find a new heroine for season 2 onwards. God Friended Me's Javicia Leslie was subsequently introduced as Ryan Wilder, a street-level hero and ex-convict who takes up Kate's Batwoman mantle.

Batwoman devoted much of season 2 establishing Ryan as the new superheroine, along with resolving the conundrum of what happened to Kate. The season ended with some thrilling revelations and cliffhangers, with Ryan finding out that her biological mother was still alive and Batman's villain trophies floating down a river. Those events will factor into the upcoming season 3, leading to the arrival of some notable allies and adversaries from the Batman comics' lore. Actress Bridget Regan has been confirmed to appear as the plant-manipulating villain Pamela Isley/Poison Ivy, while Gotham's Victoria Cartagena is expected to show as Renee Montoya. Riverdale's Robin Givens and David Makes Man's Nick Creegan are playing Jada and Marquis Jet, respectively, who are presumably Ryan's mother and brother.

Related: Why Poison Ivy Is In Batwoman Season 3

Now, according to the synopsis listed on IMDb, the DC antagonist Killer Croc will make an appearance in season 3 episode 2, titled "Loose Teeth" and scheduled to air on Wednesday, October 20. Per the description, the show will introduce a "new incarnation" of the character, who will add to Ryan's woes with a murderous rampage in Gotham City. Directed by Jeff Hunt and written by Chad Fiveash and James Stoteraux, "Loose Teeth" will also feature the debut of Givens' Jada, and explore the new, complicated dynamic between Luke (Camrus Johnson) and Mary (Nicole Kang). Take a look at the synopsis below:

"When a new incarnation of Gotham's swamp slumming Killer Croc surfaces and starts racking up a body count, the inaugural team-up of Batwoman (Javicia Leslie) and Alice (Rachel Skarsten) is put to the test. But Alice isn't the only unwanted intrusion into Ryan's life when Jada Jet (Robin Givens) shows up at Wayne Enterprises, insisting on meeting the company's new CEO. Luke (Camrus Johnson) and Mary's (Nicole Kang) relationship is strained under the weight of a secret Luke is keeping, while Sophie (Meagan Tandy) finds herself becoming part of Ryan's inner circle."

Created by Gerry Conway with illustrations from Don Newton and Gene Colan, Waylon Jones/Killer Croc is a key foe from Batman's rogues gallery. The character made his first full appearance in 1983's Detective Comics #524, which revealed his backstory as a sideshow wrestler who is transformed irreversibly into a crocodile-like monster by a rare genetic condition. Killer Croc made his live-action debut with David Ayer's 2016 movie Suicide Squad, where he was portrayed by actor Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje. Season 1 episode 6 confirmed the character was part of the Batwoman universe, and while season 3's official trailer teased audiences with a brief look at him, the actor playing him in the show is not yet confirmed.

Clearly, Batwoman season 3 is keeping Ryan busy. There are plenty of enemies to deal with, and on top of that, the vigilante also has to confront some personal traumas. As of now, it's unclear if Killer Croc will appear in a single episode, or be given a story arc that spans the entire season. But, regardless of the degree to which Batwoman incorporates the supervillain, fans are sure to be entertained by his inclusion.

Next: The Arrowverse Already Set Up A Flash & Batwoman Red Death Crossover

Source: IMDb

Facebook is continuing to have one of its longest outages in recent history, remaining offline worldwide for hours. The source of the problem is still being determined, though some clues have come to light recently. Being among the largest social media networks, the effect is being felt by millions.

With nearly 3 billion active Facebook users, the social network is larger than many countries and connects people and businesses all across the globe. Any outage has an impact on personal communication as well as business activity, with many small businesses relying on Facebook to grow their brand image and generate sales.

The somewhat mysterious trouble is affecting every Facebook service, including Facebook Messenger, Instagram, WhatsApp, and even Oculus, all of which are owned by Facebook. The most recent information to come to light is that there appears to be missing DNS records, confirmed by Brian Krebs, an expert on computer security, via a tweet. DNS stands for domain name servers, which is a distributed lookup service that connects the more readable name 'Facebook.com' to the actual internet address which has a numeric form. If the DNS records for Facebook's websites are removed or damaged, the domain name won't be converted into the form that is needed for access. Which is the situation that is occurring now. Facebook hasn't revealed much information beyond acknowledging the outage via a tweet.

DNS record changes can take as long as 48 hours to correct, however, Facebook might be able to speed that up by changing the time to live (TTL) setting. This is a delay that allows records that don't change frequently to be cached, easing the burden on computer systems. Facebook, Instagram, Facebook Messenger, and WhatsApp would be unlikely to make DNS changes frequently, so these might have been set to a long period of time.

Unfortunately, changing TTL to minutes doesn't necessarily correct the issue that rapidly since it doesn't reach out to all of the name servers. Rather, the name server computers crawl through the internet at their own pace, and 24 to 48 hours might be unavoidable. Facebook and its various other services might begin to come online in some areas sooner than others as the update propagates worldwide.

What caused this issue and whether the domain name trouble is solely responsible for the downtime is unknown. Twitter and several mobile carriers experienced trouble today as well. That might be related to an unexpected surge of activity after Facebook and the rest went offline, burdening those other communication systems. For now, it's a wait-and-see situation. Facebook and its other services might come back online in hours or perhaps days.

Source: Facebook

Throughout Top Gun: Maverick, Tom Cruise's character Pete "Maverick" Mitchell pilots multiple aircraft, but the US Navy forbade the actor from piloting the F-18 Super Hornet. Set for release, after several bumps in its schedule, on May 27, 2022, Joseph Kosinski's sequel to the original 1986 hit movie Top Gun promises unmatched and unforgettable aerial combat scenes. The movie has also prioritized practical effects over CGI, adding authenticity to the action. While Cruise is renowned for performing his own stunts for many of his movies, some of the tricks proposed for Top Gun: Maverick were a little too ambitious, even by Cruise's standards.

In an interview with Empire, Tom Cruise said he told Top Gun: Maverick producer Jerry Bruckheimer that he agreed to return as Maverick with one stipulation: "I said to Jerry [Bruckheimer], ‘I’ll do it if…’ meaning, I’m not going to do the CGI stuff.” In other words, Cruise signed on for the project only with Bruckheimer's agreement that the film's effects not be reliant on hokey-looking CGI. Cruise was so ambitious, in fact, that he had initially hoped to fly a real Boeing F-18 fighter jet. A certified pilot, Cruise is well-accustomed to high-octane aviation stunts. Many Cruise fans will already be aware that many of the more impressive helicopter stunts in 2018's Mission: Impossible - Fallout were performed by Cruise. However, Bruckheimer maintains that the US Navy ultimately denied Cruise's requests to fly the Super Hornet, which boasts a price tag in excess of $70 million.

The F-18 jet does feature in Top Gun: Maverick, but those scenes were all completed with assistance from Navy pilots. According to producer Bruckheimer, Cruise does fly a P-51 propeller-driven fighter plane, as well as some helicopters. With the assistance of skilled editing, the action sequences should remain convincing to even the most well-trained eye. There's no confirmation yet about why the US Navy might have denied Cruise's aspirations to pilot a Super Hornet – but the most logical reason would be insurance concerns, which is always enough of a consideration to prevent actors from doing their own stunts.

The cost of the plane also figures into this – the cost of a real F-18 Super Hornet would make up roughly half of Top Gun: Maverick's $152 million budget. That would be likely to create logistical nightmares for the insurance of the film. That's not even to mention insuring Cruise himself, who, though already a certified pilot, has little experience with this kind of supersonic military aircraft. Insurance woes aside, should an inexperienced pilot such as Cruise lose control of a high-speed aircraft, it could also mean peril for civilians and/or military personnel on the ground.

Fans will have to wait until spring of 2022 to see Cruise return to the danger zone as Maverick. Judging from interviews and trailers, it appears as though Bruckheimer and Cruise are sincere in their claims that Top Gun: Maverick emphasizes practical effects over CGI. Both the actor and the producer seem committed to creating the most immersive experience possible. Perhaps fans can agree that this movie holds plenty of thrill potential, regardless of whether or not its actors are actually piloting multimillion-dollar fighter jets.

Users also reported issues with Facebook’s online messaging service Messenger.

Downdetector tracks outages by collating status reports from a series of sources, including user-submitted errors on its platform.

As per downdetector, Facebook was the most affected platform followed by Instagram and WhatsApp.

We’re aware that some people are having trouble accessing our apps and products. We’re working to get things back to normal as quickly as possible, and we apologize for any inconvenience.

Downdetector showed that WhatsApp outage was reported at 8:23pm (Pakistan Standard Time) and it shot up to 1,082 complaints by 8:38pm.

User reports indicate Whatsapp is having problems since 11:45 AM EDT. https://t.co/cvGsWTfsWq RT if you're also having problems #Whatsappdown

Meanwhile, the social-media giant’s instant messaging platform WhatsApp was also down for over 35,000 users, while Messenger was down for nearly 9,800 users.

According to Downdetector, the Instagram outage was reported first at 7:59 pm, while Facebook went down almost around the same time.

User reports indicate Instagram is having problems since 11:45 AM EDT. https://t.co/lXKoHvktSg RT if you're also having problems #Instagramdown

WhatsApp in a statement announced that they are working to restore the service.

“We’re working to get things back to normal and will send an update here as soon as possible,” the Facebook-owned messaging platform wrote in a tweet.

We’re aware that some people are experiencing issues with WhatsApp at the moment. We’re working to get things back to normal and will send an update here as soon as possible.

Thanks for your patience!

Facebook has experienced similar widespread outages with its suite of apps this year in March and July.

Thanks to different streaming networks, The Office has a new wave of popularity. Although the show was on for nine seasons (2005-2013), fans always want more Michael Scott, Jim Halpert, and Dwight Schrute at Dunder Mifflin. Those behind the series have since released deleted scenes, cold opens that didn't make the cut, and storylines that were ignored. And YouTube has a plethora of them available for fans.

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While The Office created the perfect sitcom, there were some deleted scenes that fans wished they saw. Whether they were simply hilarious or they added more depth to a particular scene, there are more than a handful of scenes that deserved a place in the aired episodes.

In season 9's "Andy's Ancestry," Nellie pulled a prank on Andy by telling him that she did some research on his family tree and that he was a distant cousin of former First Lady, Michelle Obama. Andy was incredibly proud of this fact and boasted it around the office, even though everyone knew Michelle Obama being a member of Andy's family didn't make sense.

In the deleted scene, there was a moment where Andy read a letter he wrote for Michelle to the camera. In the letter, he introduced himself as her family member and that he ran a successful paper company. He later told her that he would love to get together — but not on "October 20th," as he had other commitments... This moment is so typical Andy and deserved to be in the series because it proved Andy really believed Nellie's lie.

In "Christmas Party," Phyllis introduced her new boyfriend, Bob Vance, to her co-workers. He introduced himself as "Bob Vance, Vance Refrigeration," proving that he worked in the Scranton Business Park. Phyllis would later go on to marry Bob, but it would have been fun to know more about their private lives.

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In a deleted scene, Phyllis had a talking head where she told the cameras that she was bringing a date to the party — Bob Vance. The two met at work and formed a relationship. With an endearing smile that fans loved, Phyllis whispered to the cameras that Bob was her boyfriend. Seeing this side of Phyllis's relationship would have been memorable for viewers.

In "The Carpet," Michael was disturbed to find some kind of excrement on the floor of his office. The scent was off-putting and made everyone sick. The office had it professionally cleaned while they tried to find out what it was, but this only made it worse. Because of this, Michael had to work in the sales department for the day.

In the deleted scene, Dwight was on a call but when he realized it wasn't going anywhere, he told the potential client that he would call him in a month. Michel hated Dwight's quirky response and demanded he made another sales call that involved jokes. According to Michael, he had to tell a joke in order to land the sale. Dwight's joke, however, offended the client and Michael had to take over. Hilariously, it was Michael who trained Dwight in sales in the first place, so Dwight's failure was also Michael's.

One of the most badass things Pam has done in the series was when she attended her ex-fiancé's wedding. Pam and Jim had been married for a couple of years by season 9 and were in a good place to attend Roy's wedding after they were given the invite.

RELATED: 9 Times Pam Was The Biggest Badass At Dunder Mifflin

Roy's success made things a little tense for Pam, and it only got worse when Pam ran into Roy's parents in a deleted scene. They raved about their son and how much they loved their new daughter-in-law. "Laura is really easy to get along with, and she's loyal," Roy's mom told Pam with a condescending smile. The moment was awkward and told so much about Pam's history with Roy's family that it should have been included in the final cut.

Stanley has some funny quotes in The Office and is a totally underrated character. Fans saw his truest self when a group of workers from Scranton was transferred to Florida for a few weeks to launch a new product on behalf of Sabre. While in Florida, Stanley let loose.

Now known as "Florida Stanely," he showed Jim how to vacation in Florida while also showing up for work. In a deleted scene, Stanley showed Jim a "magic trick" when he poured a mini bottle of rum into Jim's soda can, only to fill the empty shot bottle back up with iced tea. The iced tea and rum were the same color and the glass appeared full again. According to Stanley, now that the mini bottle appeared full again, he put it back at the minibar so he couldn't be charged for it. Fans wanted more Florida Stanley, which is why this scene should have stayed in.

In The Office's first Dundies, Pam drank too much in fear of the potential Dundie she was bound to win and fell off a barstool after laughing too hard. Jim was there to help her and all was well. But in the deleted scene, Pam fell on the floor and Dwight ran over to assist her. For whatever reason, Dwight ripped off his shirt and tried to give her CPR. Pam was too giggly to care, but Jim helped Pam off the ground and escorted her away from Dwight as he was yelled at by the manager for being shirtless.

The night was a big one for fans, as it was one of the first times Pam and Jim kissed. This scene would have been a fun addition to the episode.

Andy was a great guy that had a bad streak in season 9. His character changed a lot over the years; he became less of the adorable Andy and more of the rude, aloof Andy.

In one deleted scene, Andy asked Oscar into his office and asked if he could be the translator between him and his maid. Oscar reluctantly agreed and the two laughed about her kids and had a sweet conversation, but when Oscar asked Andy what he wanted him to say to her, Andy asked Oscar to fire her! Furious, Oscar denied the task but he eventually gave in and did it. The entire scene was total Office cringe humor — perfect for the rest of the episode had it been chosen.

Fans were screaming at their TVs when Cathy flirted with Jim during their time in Florida for a business trip. With Pam being at home, fans didn't want Jim to mess his relationship. In the episode, Pam never found out that Cathy spent the majority of the night showering and lying in Jim's hotel room, but a deleted scene proved a different story.

In the scene, Pam and Darryl called Jim's hotel room from Scranton. But instead of Jim, it was Cathy who picked up the phone. Pam's heart dropped in her chest as she spoke to Jim afterward. But she soon realized that Cathy had a crush on Jim and refused to leave his room. This scene would have made all the difference in the actual episode.

In "Christmas Wishes," viewers watched the office throw a Christmas party. One deleted scene found Dwight trying to prank Jim by placing a bucket full of random liquids on top of the door and waited until Jim walked through the door for the bucket to fall on his head. While Dwight told the cameras his plan, an unsuspecting Cathy walked in and the bucket fell on her head. Dwight was hilariously annoyed that his prank was ruined and was mad at Cathy for spoiling the fun. Considering fans found Cathy to be an annoying character, this moment should have been kept in.

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Speculation that 90 Day Fiancé couple Tania Maduro and Syngin Colchester are broken up has been confirmed by Tania in her latest Instagram post. For weeks, Syngin was rumored to have a new girlfriend and was reportedly filming the spin-off 90 Day: The Single Life, though both he and Tania had been cryptic in response to questions about their relationship status. Now, fans have a definitive answer following Tania recently revealing the truth about their marriage.

Fans have had their doubts about the couple since the start of their journey when South African Syngin moved to Connecticut to be with his fiancé Tania. There were many obstacles on Tania and Syngin’s journey to the altar, including Tania stating that her “soul mate” was her ex-boyfriend, not Syngin. Alas, they ultimately tied the knot at the end of 90 Day Fiancé season 7. The couple’s relationship has become increasingly rocky since then. Most recently, Syngin hinted at a breakup with Tania on social media by appearing in photos and videos with another woman.

Earlier on Sunday, Tania teased “more news coming today.” Though some fans thought the 90 Day Fiancé stars’ breakup rumor was mostly false, Tania has confirmed their split on Instagram. “Some rumors are true,” she said. “#SingleLife New Season was announced and yes I am single, [Syngin] is single - we're all single!! Now don't go all at once to his DMs ladies or he'll never be able to sort them all out.” Tania also mentioned that she'd be launching a page on Unfiltrd, which is Stephanie Matto’s NSFW-content subscription platform, in just a few weeks.

Syngin and Tania played coy with their relationship status for weeks, so this is the first definitive answer they’ve given to fans’ questions regarding their marriage. The tone of Tania’s post is surprisingly lighthearted for someone whose relationship just ended, but the 90 Day Fiancé star has always been anything but conventional. Both Tania and Syngin seem to be on good terms, and Tania’s hinting of The Single Life season 2 indicates she and/or Syngin will be part of that cast.

Though the 90 Day Fiancé couple’s marriage is over, Tania and Syngin are in good spirits and seem eager to move on with their lives. Now, the couple is poised to join castmate Stephanie Matto on The Single Life season 2, so both of them have a plan when it comes to finding a new direction in life. The couple hasn’t revealed if there was anything in particular that precipitated the breakup, but it could be as simple as the two of them drifting apart.

Source: Tania Maduro/Instagram

In a video centered around the gaming-related inspirations behind the original God of War (2005), creator David Jaffe noted the title was almost a first-person experience. God of War's Kratos slashed his way onto PlayStation platforms in the PS2 era, introducing players to an anti-hero with a haunted past and an equally harrowing future.

Though the violence and sex-focused mini-games garnered much of the public attention, God of War's fast-paced hack-and-slash gameplay took the industry by storm in its own right. The action title bore similarities to Capcom's Devil May Cry (2001), sure, but brought a wholly unique flair to the action-adventure formula, one that many a GoW clone would copy in the proceeding years. Interestingly, had God of War creator David Jaffe stayed true to his initial vision for the project, the franchise's success may have taken a different turn entirely.

On his YouTube channel, David Jaffe (via MP1st) uploaded a video highlighting the games that influenced the creation of God of War's 2005 release. Jaffe stated that God of War's locked-on third-person camera came courtesy of inspiration from Ico and Devil May Cry. "However... for about three months, I was seriously considering going first-person and the game I was looking at was a Dreamcast game... Maken X," he said. Despite Maken X's myriad shortcomings, the developer said it counted among the "few games where I saw melee combat done well in a first-person perspective."

It would've been a cool way to differentiate God of War from other action titles at the time, yet Jaffe didn't think first-person lent itself well to the "kind of emotion and combat and character building that I was hoping to do." In hindsight, he doubts the idea would've lasted long enough to pitch to Lead Programmer Tim Moss. A DICE conference in Las Vegas where Ico and Devil May Cry were shown sparked Jaffe's and Moss' desire to focus on a locked third-person camera for God of War.

Evidently, Jaffe's change of heart about the camera angle worked in God of War's favor. Following the brand's advent in 2005, Sony's Santa Monica group helmed multiple sequels; meanwhile, Kratos also left his mark with a couple of handheld excursions on PSP.

God of War: Ascension launch in 2013 on PS3, leaving much to be desired in terms of a classic GoW experience. But instead of retreading old ground, the IP returned in 2018 with a brand-new setting, mature Kratos, and a different approach to gameplay. Another new outing, God of War: Ragnarök, should hit PS4 and PS5 sometime in 2022.

The original God of War is available to play in the remastered God of War Collection on PS3.

Source: David Jaffe/YouTube via MP1st