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Tyler Perry’s “Duplicity” has landed on Prime Video, and the writer-director brings forth a stellar cast to bring the legal thriller to life.

The cast for the film is led by Kat Graham, who stars as Marley Wells, a high-powered attorney who is on a mission to crack a murder case that hits close to home.

The movie is written, directed and produced by Perry. The film is one of the four films to come out as part of Perry’s four-picture deal with Amazon Studios announced in 2022. “Duplicity” is now available to stream on Prime Video.

Check out the cast below:

Kat Graham in “Duplicity” (Prime Video) Kat Graham as Marley Wells

Kat Graham stars as Marley Wells, a high-powered attorney who is on mission to find out the truth behind the shooting death of her best friend’s husband.

Graham previously starred in “The Vampire Diaries,” “How It Ends,...

Tyler Perry's Duplicity comes to Prime Video with two familiar faces stepping outside the norm. Kat Graham, known primarily as Bonnie Bennett in The Vampire Diaries, stars as fearless attorney Marley Wells, who steps up to get justice for her best friend's murdered husband. Meghan Tandy of Batwoman fame plays Fela Blackburn, the grieving best friend -- but is Fela being honest with Marley or holding something back?

In an interview with Cbr, the two actors shared what they appreciated about their roles. They also compared Marley and Fela to Bonnie and Sophie Moore. Plus, find out how they found the chemistry that allowed them to bring Marley and Fela's friendship to life.

Cbr: Kat, this movie allows audiences to see you playing a very different character than they've been used to. What was it like to step into the role of Marley?

Kat Graham:Working with Tyler Perry has been my lifelong dream,...

If you are a '90s kid, you probably remember actor Tom Welling as an incredibly attractive Clark Kent in the CW’s hit series, Smallville. But, the heartthrob has a variety of other projects – including some hidden gems – that are worth the watch for fans of his most recognizable effort.

Welling’s first credited role was as “Boy” in the “Picture Perfect” music video in 2000, and he has a total of 17 credits to his name. As he currently has no new projects in production, it is time to look at 10 of the best movies and TV shows from his 25-year-long career.

Mafia Wars Is a Hot Mess, With Some Fun to Offer

Mafia Wars, sometimes known as Deep Six, is an action film that does not entirely know what it is trying to accomplish. In this film, Welling plays an ex-con, Terry, and stars alongside Cam Gigandet – also known as James from Twilight.

It's hard to imagine this now, considering the stranglehold that superhero films and television series have had on Hollywood over the past decade and a half, but in the early 2000s, developing a show about a superhero -- even a top-tier one like Superman -- was not guaranteed to be a slam dunk. It's a testament to the charming, borderline addictive nature of "Smallville" that it not only existed on the fledgling CW network, but thrived there for 10 seasons from 2001 to 2011.

In telling the story of Clark Kent's (Tom Welling) teen and young adult years growing up in Smallville, the frothy superhero drama introduced audiences to a crop of upcoming actors who made their mark both on "Smallville" and beyond. While some are still acting to this day, others have taken interesting career -- and personal life -- turns over the years that may surprise fans of the show. Here's the main cast of "Smallville,...

Quick LinksPoison Ivy Is One of the Few Bright Spots of Batman & RobinWhy Uma Thurman Was the Perfect Choice to Play Poison IvyUma Thurman Has No Regrets About Starring in Batman & Robin

Batman & Robin is often considered to be one of DC’s worst films, but years later, some fans have warmed up to it, seeing it as an attempt to try and recapture the campiness of the '60s Adam West era in a more modern setting. Many of the actors, including George Clooney, have since apologized for participating in the film, and it was obvious that many of them didn’t know how to handle Joel Schumacher's more lighthearted take on the material. When it comes to Uma Thurman as Poison Ivy, on the other hand, it’s a much different story. Watching it now, it's clear just how much fun she’s having in the role,...

The Lord of the Rings is one of the most beloved franchises of all time and for good reason. J. R. R. Tolkien fans are nothing if not loyal to many branches of the franchise, from Tolkien's original novels to the Peter Jackson films, and even Prime Video's original series, The Lord of the Rings: Rings of Power (2022-present). It's safe to say that The Lord of the Rings is still alive and kicking and isn't likely to go anywhere anytime soon.

That said, Rings of Power has been a bit divisive among fans. While the series has decent critic reviews and solid audience scores, some viewers have taken it upon themselves to nitpick every detail in the series. Everything is under a microscope, from how much the show changes Tolkien's canon, to the fight sequences. While Rings of Power is an overall impressive series, there are still plenty of...

Like with any other job in the world, it's not unusual for television stars to move on and see if the grass is greener somewhere else. However, there are controversial actor exits that single handedly ruined popular TV shows and had everyone -- fans and network executives included -- freaking out about how they could recover from such massive blows. Spoiler alert: They don't. While the series often lurch along like the characters in a George A. Romero film (sometimes even for multiple seasons), the spark fizzles out, leaving weak remnants of what once was magical.

For instance, can anyone say that "Two and a Half Men" was better off without Charlie Sheen'? Sure, the sitcom tried to replace him with a big-name star in the form of Ashton Kutcher, but finding the laughter on this show from the ninth season onward required the help of a private investigator.

It’s been a decade since Sebastian Roché was seen as the villainous Jerry Jacks on General Hospital. Now, the actor has revealed whether he’ll ever return to the soap he once called home.

Never Say Never

Roché played Jerry, the evil brother of Jax from 2007-2015, a character most notable for the Metro Court hostage situation of 2007, Robin’s (ex-Kimberly McCullough) “death” in 2011, and Port Charles’ tainted water in 2012.

Since exiting the soap in 2015 when Jerry got sent to prison, Roché has held numerous roles on shows like Batwoman, MacGyver, and 1923. The actor recently spoke with People about the possibility of returning to Gh.

Read This: Here’s what’s coming up on Gh.

“I think it’s firmly in the past,” Roché admitted. “It was a great experience, but now I’m really in the creative. We have a lot of plans,” he shared about himself and his wife,...

DC has a long history of animated adaptations. They range from TV shows to full-length feature films and even popular video game franchises. The DC Universe plans to add more animated shows, including the recent Creature Commandos. Unfortunately, most of its animated features focus entirely on either Batman or Superman.

While Batman and Superman are iconic figures, finding any DC content that does not revolve around them is a challenge. Wonder Woman has a few specials, but most characters struggle to stand out by themselves. Thankfully, some DC animated movies focus on characters besides the two legendary heroes.

Updated February 11, 2025, by Anthony Jeanetta. DC’s animation team remains one of the most consistent producers of quality superhero movies. This list has been updated to include more of the best DC animated movies that aren’t about Superman or Batman.

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Before James Gun rebooted all of DC’s media, the Arrowverse was the staple shared continuity of DC’s super heroes on tv. The series of connected tv shows, which began when Arrow premiered on the CW back in 2012, was arguably bigger and definitely better than any of Snyder’s Dceu films or projects.

For a long time, the shared TV shows allowed heroes such as Green Arrow and The Flash to interact and share a space on screen, with their yearly crossovers consistently growing in scale, you always had a guarantee of a big superhero team up. It wasn’t until the Elsewords crossover event that we got to see two of the big Justice League members interact however, and - if you thought you were freaking out - apparently so were the stars themselves.

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Arrow stars Emily Bett Rickards and David Ramsey have revealed their favorite Arrowverse crossover. Starring Stephen Amell as Oliver Queen/Green Arrow, The CW series spawned a universe of interconnected shows, including The Flash, Legends of Tomorrow, and Batwoman, with Supergirl and Black Lightning eventually joining the fold.

Rickards and Ramsey were at Megacon, where the pair responded to Cbr's question regarding which show they most enjoyed crossing over with the most. "I liked going to The Flash because they were so happy over there," Rickards said. Ramsey discussed the difficult logistics and problems with tonality that came with making The Flash and Arrow crossovers happen but still enjoyed them. He especially enjoyed seeing Amell in Grant Gustin's Flash suit. "They were logistical nightmares," he said. "The Flash was on the other side of the wall and couldn't be more different. It was bright and had milkshakes. Stephen in the Flash suit.

Superman & Lois star Elizabeth Tulloch recently revealed there was a planned crossover with the Arrowverse franchise. It never materialized as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic.

Speaking at MegaCon Orlando, Tulloch shared that Superman & Lois almost crossed over with Batwoman -- but the pandemic ended up impacting the studio's ability to film safely. "There was a brief discussion about us having a crossover with Batwoman, but there was [sic] strict Covid protocols back then," she said. "They were concerned about the cast."

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Superman & Lois was originally part of the CW Arrowverse's Earth-Prime in its first season and was developed as a spin-off to Supergirl -- but as the series went on, it took on its own separate continuity. This decision likely came after the cancelation of the planned Batwoman crossover,...

The DC Legends of Tomorrow cast would all love to return one day, even if it's in a different universe.

Reassembling at a Megacon Orlando panel, Legends actor Caity Lotz, Brandon Routh, Arthur Darvill, and Matt Ryan were all asked what characters they'd like to play if James Gunn ever cast them in the Dcu timeline. In response, Lotz and Darvill selected Catwoman and Alfred Pennyworth, respectively, while Routh chose Superman, having previously played him in Superman Returns and reprised his role in Crisis on Infinite Earths alongside his Arrowverse performance as Ray Palmer/the Atom. Ryan, meanwhile, selected John Constantine, the role he played for nearly a decade across NBC's short-lived Constantine series, the Arrowverse, and multiple animated films, including the DC Animated Movie Universe's three-part Crisis adaptation.

Q: “If you could play a character in James Gunn’s new Dcu, which one would you pick?â...

Quick LinksClark's Future Was Revealed in SmallvilleClark Later Appeared in the ArrowverseThe Arrowverse Disputed Clark's Alleged Future

Though many Supermanstories gloss over Clark Kent's earliest days, Smallvillewas dedicated to it. The show was so focused on his origin story that it ended with Superman finally wearing his costume. It was a triumphant moment, made better by the fulfillment of a promise made over its 10-season run. By the end of the series, Clark was finally embracing the Superman mantle. He opened his coat, revealing a stunning costume, and the show finally came to an end. 10 years and 216 episodes later, the Blur finally evolved into the Superman that audiences know and love.

Still, after so many years with Tom Welling's Superman, it was not especially easy to say goodbye to the Man of Steel. As his powers slowly emerged, the character became more concrete and more beloved. His depiction of...

Tom Welling, best known for playing Clark Kent on all 10 seasons of Wbtv’s Smallville, was arrested early Sunday in Yreka, CA, the Siskiyou County Sheriff’s Office confirmed to Deadline.

Welling was taken into custody by Yreka police in an Arby’s parking lot just after midnight Jan. 26 in the northern California city. He was booked for driving under the influence with a blood alcohol level at or above 0.08%, according to TMZ, which first reported his arrest. He was released from custody a couple hours later, according to sheriff’s department records.

No further details are known at this time.

Welling also is known for his portrayal of L.A.P.D. Lieutenant Marcus Pierce in Lucifer. His other series credits include Professionals, Batwoman and Judging Amy, and films including Draft Day, Parkland, Cheaper by the Dozen and Cheaper by the Dozen 2, and The Fog. He most recently recurred...

For five pulse-pounding seasons, the 2005 smash hit crime drama Prison Break kept audiences hooked with its complex characters, thrilling twists-and-turns, and intricate storylines, with the acclaimed series focusing on the newly-incarcerated brothers Lincoln Burrows and Michael Scofield as they set out to devise an elaborate plot to escape the penitentiary after Lincoln is framed for a murder he did not commit and given a death sentence.

Michael gets himself locked up along with his older sibling in order to break him free and clear his name, with the duo meeting a slew of dangerous characters and making loyal allies along the way. The popular series initially ran from 2005 to 2009 for four dazzling seasons before returning for a 2009 television film and the subsequent fifth and final installment in 2017, and notably featured the talents of stars like Dominic Purcell, Wentworth Miller, and Sarah Wayne Callies. In honor of the show's twentieth anniversary,...

Superman is a character that needs no introduction, as he's become one of the most popular characters in all of fiction. His iconic costume, especially his "S" symbol (a.k.a. the House of El's coat of arms), is revered throughout the world, and the character is still being discussed and adapted into movies and TV to this very day.

Actor David Corenswet is the next actor to put on the red cape in this summer's Superman film, directed by one of the heads of DC Studios James Gunn. Promotion for the film has begun and, with the release of the teaser for the movie just recently, now would be a good time to discuss which actor portrayed Superman the best in the character's many incarnations.

Out of the myriad of live action Superman actors, I can only think of two that really embodied the characters of both the Man of Steel...

In 2023, the action thriller Mercy was pummeled by critics, getting slapped with a rare and unwanted Rotten Tomatoes score of 0%. However, the film is getting another chance with Netflix subscribers two years after its release.

Per FlixPatrol, Mercy is currently ranked at No. 7 on Netflix's Top 10 chart for feature films, globally. The film was not a big success upon its release in theaters on May 12, 2023. Its reception was especially harsh, given the 0% score on Rotten Tomatoes, and its audience score is only good by direct comparison, as it's also rather low at 17%. The movie was acknowledged at the 44th Golden Raspberry Awards (aka the Razzies), when Jon Voight "won" the award for Worst Actor.

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Now that HBO Max has rebranded to Max, it’s the perfect time to check out what the Dceu is up to before it becomes the Dcu. Max offers excellent options for superhero fans of all ages. Most superhero shows on Max come from the DC Universe, but there are plenty of exceptions to this rule.

Max's animated and live-action series guarantees hours of fun. From the dark comedy of Doom Patrol and Harley Quinn to the wholesome lessons from Steven Universe and the epic action in Batman: The Animated Series, audiences will find something worth watching anytime they browse Max's catalog.

Updated by Robert Vaux on January 14, 2025: Television series are constantly moving from one streaming service to the next, and even one as superhero-heavy as Max sees a periodic shuffle in the line-up. This list has been updated to fit Cbr guidelines and to include more epic superhero...

The Young and The Restless (Y&r) spoilers and updates reveal the soap introduced a new character linked to a central family.

This revelation has sparked curiosity among Y&r fans regarding Nate Hastings’ (Sean Dominic) recently discovered brother, Damien (Nathan Owens).

The Young And The Restless Spoilers – Damien Met Nate, But Doesn’t Know He’s His Brother-Yet!

Today, we encountered Damien, thanks to Nate’s persuasion that he was keen on hiring him for a position at Winters. Although Damien appeared skeptical of Nate’s pitch, he still lent an ear to his words.

As previously highlighted by Monsters and Critics, Josh Griffith, the head writer of The Young and the Restless, hinted that Damien’s arrival introduces an intriguing enigma surrounding the Winters family.

With Damien finally making his appearance, let’s take a moment to revisit the story of Nate’s brother, actually his half-brother. Nate took it slow,...

The Young and the Restless just introduced a new character connected to a core family on the hit CBS soap.

That’s why some Y&r fans are wondering about Nate’s (Sean Dominic) newfound brother Damien (Nathan Owens).

We met Damien today as Nate convinced him he was interested in Damien for a job at Winters.

Damien didn’t seem to buy what Nate was selling but still heard what he had to say.

As Monsters and Critics previously reported, The Young and the Restless head writer Josh Griffith teased that Damien’s introduction brings a new mystery to the Winters family.

Now that we have finally seen Damien, it’s time for a brief refresher on Nate’s brother.

Who is Nate’s brother on The Young and the Restless?

Last fall, Amy Lewis (Valarie Pettiford) returned to Genoa City after nearly four decades off-screen. Amy dropped the bomb...

Nathan Owens first broke into the daytime scene, when he was cast as Cameron Davis on Days of our Lives back in 2012. Now he’s back tackling the mysterious role of Damian on The Young and the Restless, Nate’s recently revealed half-brother.

Here’s What You Need To Know

Born in Daly, City, California, Owens and his family eventually relocated to Sacramento where he finished school. He’s spent time living in New York, where he booked a hosting job for an NBC subsidiary before heading back to the West Coast and Los Angeles. An actor-model-producer, Owens’ credits include the primetime series Batwoman and 9-1-1: Lone Star, the OWN holiday film, A Season to Remember, and independent film, A Mother’s Love.

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Want to learn more about the actor? Here are 7 things to know about Owens.

1. Owens has a tight bond with his single mother, Diana, who raised both him and his sister,...

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The following contains light spoilers from Creature Commandos Season 1, now streaming on Max.

The first DC Universe animated series, Creature Commandos, is the start of a new direction for the oldest collection of comic book characters. It also marks the beginning of a brand-new era of TV series inspired by DC Comics. However, with its short season, Creature Commandos risks making the opposite mistake fans claimed the Arrowverse on The CW often made. Not counting title and credit sequences, each episode of Creature Commandos usually runs for about 20 minutes. While this is normal for animation, it's not a lot of...

The curtain has fallen on the Arrowverse’s beloved superhero saga faster than a speeding bullet. At least, that’s how it seems. After four excellent seasons, the epic tale of the Man of Steel and his wife, Lois Lane, reached its thrilling conclusion. Season 4 of Superman & Lois aired on The CW from October 7 to December 2, and for the millions of Max subscribers eagerly looking forward to joining them on their extraordinary journey, the wait is finally over. The fourth and final season of Superman & Lois is set to hit Max on January 1, 2025.

Since its debut in 2021, this CW series took audiences on a wild rise and offered a fresh take on the iconic DC characters. The show, which stars Tyler Hoechlin as Clark Kent/Superman and Elizabeth Tulloch as Lois Lane, revolved around the Kent family as they navigated the challenge of finding the right equilibrium between...

Ruby Rose is mourning the passing of her father.

On Monday (December 22), the 38-year-old Australian actress, best known for her roles on Orange is the New Black and Batwoman, revealed that her dad had passed away while writing on her Instagram Story, “Rip Dad. You leave me. Alone. With so many complex emotions.”

In a follow-up post shared on Wednesday (December 25), Ruby shared some details about their complicated relationship.

Keep reading to find out more…“R.I.P and Merry Christmas Dad. I am glad we reconnected a few years ago, not because you had changed all that much, not because it brought me all that much joy, it’s actually been very hard,” Ruby wrote on Instagram. “You know that. You were very hard. I cut you off twice in that time lol. Once for a year. But our last emails were right before you died. Mine was a...

The CW's epic run with DC television series sadly reached its two-decade-long run with the finale of Superman & Lois, but there's no doubt that it's left behind quite an impressive legacy. It not only gave DC fans shows like Smallville, but it also became one of the first major television franchises to successfully run more than three interconnected shows at the same time with the Arrowverse. Consisting of Arrow, The Flash, Legends of Tomorrow, Supergirl, Batwoman, and others, the Arrowverse offered far more opportunities for storytelling that was both connected and engaging for over a decade in more ways than the cinematic DC Extended Universe ever did in that same amount of time. Even if not every one of these shows managed to keep the same level of intrigue as the others, it's impossible to deny that each of them had some truly memorable characters and stories. Within these...

What Happens At The End Of Dune: Prophecy? ( Photo Credit – Instagram )

The HBO prequel series Dune: Prophecy takes place a thousand generations before the Dune films. It continues the epic universe Denis Villeneuve created with the earliest beginnings of the Bene Gesserit. The show utilizes the book Dune Sisterhood and has since made many storylines, some ending in the season 1 finale. The first season concluded with Keiran Atreides fleeing the capital with Princess Ynez.

The Ending Of Dune: Prophecy Season 1

Dune: Prophecy season 1 closed on a thrilling cliffhanger, especially attached to Valya Harkonnen. She even got remotely interested in Arrakis due to a fight between a sandworm and Desmond Hart. An unknown entity planted a Thinking Machine within Desmond meant to distribute the Omnius Plague. Fear triggered the plague, killing Sister Kasha and Pruwet Richese and spreading across the Sisterhood to inflict nightmares.

Valya is looking for who Desmond Hart is,...

Why Did Ruby Rose Stepped Down From Her Batwoman Role? (Photo Credit – Instagram)

In 2020, CW fans were left scratching their heads when Ruby Rose announced she was stepping away from her lead role in Batwoman. Yes, Batwoman—as in the titular superhero she brought to life. The news dropped right after the season 1 finale, leaving viewers wondering why Ruby would abandon the cape and cowl just as Gotham’s story was heating up?

The answer was more straightforward—and messier—than expected. According to reports from Variety, it wasn’t health concerns (despite Ruby’s previous back injury) or online harassment (she’d already weathered that storm as a lesbian actress portraying a lesbian superhero). Instead, it all boiled down to this: the grueling schedule.

As the lead in a CW series, Ruby Rose faced long hours, which apparently created “friction on set.” Tack on the fact that Batwoman season 1 had a whopping 20 episodes,...

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In 2023, both the Arrowverse and Dceu seemingly ended with The Flash, as the CW series of the same name that ran for nine seasons concluded in May 2023 just a few weeks before the release of the long-in-development feature film for the Dceu. Both had a few final entries, with the Dceu officially concluding in December 2023 with Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom, and the non-connected but originally intended to be part of the Arrowverse series Superman & Lois aired its final episode in December 2024. The Arrowverse and the Dceu were designed to be interconnected universes that could introduce the world of DC to a broader audience, for people who would likely not pick up a comic book.

While these two DC-shared universes were airing simultaneously,...

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The following contains spoilers from Superman & Lois Season 4, now streaming on The CW App.

One reason fans loved Superman & Lois is because it was the first time Clark Kent and Lois Lane were parents in live-action. While it came with all the super-heroics fans expect from the Man of Steel, the show was more about balancing those struggles with the trials of raising a family. However, Superman & Lois wasn't the first DC series to tell that kind of story, because The CW's Black Lightning did it first, with an extra layer of social commentary.

The finale of Superman & Lois didn't just end the series, but it also brought a two-decade run of DC television to a close.

A Days of Our Lives alum is returning to the soap opera world…but this time, he’ll be starring in a different sudser – The Young and the Restless!

Nathan Owens, who you may remember as a 2012 cast member on Dool, previously portrayed Cameron Davis on the NBC daytime TV show hit. Now, he’ll be switching over to CBS’ soap world.

Keep reading to find out more…

Nathan, who had roles on Batwoman, 911: Lone Star, Devious Maids, and most recently, will star in A Mother’s Love, has booked a gig on Y&r in an unidentified role, Deadline reports. Soaps.com and fans are speculating that he might be playing Nate (Sean Dominic)’s younger half-brother Damian, but this has not been confirmed by CBS.

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His first episode will air on Wednesday (January 8). Be sure to tune...

Exclusive: CBS’ top-rated sudser The Young and the Restless is about to grow Genoa City by one with the addition of one very dramatic dude.

The sudser will kick off the new year by adding Nathan Owens — who played Cameron Davis on Days of Our Lives — in a mysterious new role. Details on his character are being held under wraps but Y&r promises his arrival will create plenty of excitement and intrigue for the locals.

Owens’ first appearance is Wednesday, January 8.

The former model turned actor recently starred in the OWN holiday movie A Season to Remember and has completed production on the independent feature, A Mother’s Love, in the lead role. His past credits include series regular roles on Devious Maids as well as recurring roles on Batwoman and 911: Lone Star.

In 2012, Owens assumed the role of Cameron Davis on the then-NBC sudser Dool. He became a...

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The CW's long run with DC media has sadly come to an end with the recent conclusion of Superman and Lois. Considering that it all began with the premiere of the Superman origin series, Smallville, back in 2001, it couldn't have been any more fitting for the network to end it all with the Man of Steel. For over two decades, Smallville has been rightfully hailed as one of the best and most influential DC shows ever. Many of its fans may not be aware, however, that the show's creators, Alfred Gough and Marc Millar, initially conceived the series as a completely different origin story for a different character. Most people probably wouldn't have ever expected a series...

The CW's DC adventures began in 2012 with Arrow and ran for over a decade, finally ending the Arrowverse in a spectacular fashion in 2023. While remnants of tangentially-connected stories also came to a close with the recent finale of Superman & Lois, the main Arrowverse timeline was given a proper conclusion previously with a finale to The Flash that tied everything up. Still, given the interest in those series, and in the characters involved, it seems surprising to some that the Arrowverse is officially over. This ending was contributed to by several factors.

While Superman & Lois' cancelation appears more linked to the changing focuses of The CW and the launch of the new Dcu, where different projects will be more aligned between both television and movies, the bulk of the focal Arrowverse and its best shows ended for other reasons. Shows that included Arrow, The Flash, Batwoman, and DC's Legends of Tomorrow,...

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The first week of December is often very stressful as people prepare for the holidays. The first week of December 2024 was both exciting and bittersweet for fans of DC Comics adaptations, as the end of one legendary chapter in DC adaptation history came to a close, and another exciting era began. The series finale of Superman & Lois aired on The CW on December 2, 2024, marking an end for not just the CW Arrowverse that began back with Arrow in 2012 but also the era of superhero television that began with Smallville more than 20 years ago. Three days later, fans were given their first entry into James Gunn and Peter Safran's bold new interconnected Dcu with Creature Commandos, debuting on Max.

This certainly left fans with some emotional whiplash,...

It's hard to believe that it has now been three years since Supergirl came to an end. The Girl of Steel teamed up with her allies from the past and present (and even future) to take on the nefarious team of Lex Luthor and Nyxly in what was an epic two-part finale designed to close out not just the sixth season but the show's overarching story. It succeeded, bringing a close to the Arrowverse series in a heartfelt manner that had all of its fans feeling emotional.

The show's conclusion marked the beginning of the end of the DC TV shows on The CW, and it all led to this moment as the last of them, Supergirl spinoff Superman and Lois, just recently wrapped up. Though some Supergirl stars, particularly Tyler Hoechlin, Elizabeth "Bitsie" Tulloch, and Jenna Dewan, all reprised their roles, the Girl of Steel herself, Melissa Benoist, never...

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"Superman & Lois" recently aired its season 4 finale on The CW and, with that, the Arrowverse has officially come to an end. What began with "Arrow" and blossomed into a massive multiverse of DC TV shows is now a thing of the past. While this series, in particular, had a bit of a funky place in the Arrowverse thanks to some multiverse shenanigans, there are no DC shows left on the network now, so this era is good and truly over. That also means Jon Cryer, who played Lex Luthor in the Arrowverse for a time, has gotten a chance to reflect on his role as the DC villain, and he has but one regret regarding his run as Superman's greatest foe.

On a recent episode of Kj Today, Cryer was asked about his experience playing Lex Luthor, which began...

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Superman and Lois has brought its long-running story to an action-packed and emotional conclusion with its fourth and final season. The stellar final season of the DC series follows the Kent family as they face off against Lex Luthor, an enemy from their past who has finally returned for revenge. After a brutal battle with Luthor's monstrous lackey Doomsday, Superman is killed, forcing the rest of his family to brave the perils of a new and far more dangerous world without its chief superhero. Although Superman returns before too long, his full strength never returns, making Lex Luthor more dangerous than ever. In the end, it comes down to one last fight between the archenemies, as Superman promises to defeat Luthor once and for all.

Superman...

With Superman & Lois ending its four-season run earlier this week, fans have been heaping the series finale with praise while also mourning the end of the Arrowverse, which once played a huge role in the success of The CW. As it turns out, however, fans aren't the only runs reflecting in the wake of the finale as Jon Cryer, who joined the Arrowverse via Supergirl as Lex Luthor, is speaking out as well, and a big regret of his is not appearing on the recently concluded fan-favorite series.

During an interview with Kj Today, Cryer looked back at his contributions to the Arrowverse, and shared that his biggest regret was actually that he didn't get to appear in Superman & Lois. Cryer said, "The whole Arrowverse was just one for the nerds. I loved being a nerd. I loved reveling in it. We got into the deepest, darkest recesses of DC lore.

Nearly two years after Season 1 of Prime Video’s series The Rig premiered, one of the show’s stars is hyping up the start of the second season. Emily Hampshire, who plays Rose on The Rig, took to Instagram to promote Season 2, which is set to premiere on January 2, 2025.

On Dec. 4, Amazon release an official trailer for The Rig Season 2. Via her Instagram page, Hampshire shared the video clip teasing Season 2 of The Rig with the caption: “I can’t wait for everyone to see #TheRig season 2! Think John Carpenter’s #thething + James Cameron’s #theabyss to the power of climate change. I’m so proud to be part of this super special show.”

The trailer and Hampshire’s post with the clip can both be seen below.

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Airing as part of Hallmark Channel’s Countdown to Christmas 2024, Sugarplummed is a magical movie set to reveal the perfect Christmas.

Starring Janel Parrish, Maggie Lawson, Neemish Parekh and Brendon Zub, show what can happen if you wish for the perfect Christmas. Read on to find out more about the movie and its cast and enjoy fun images taken on the film set.

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The new, original movie Sugarplummed is a fun and magical tale of how to have the perfect Christmas. According to TV Insider, Emily (Lawson) has one Christmas wish, and that is to create the perfect Christmas. However, while she meticulously plans every detail year after year, she always feels she is falling short.

However, this year, Emily is determined...

The DC television universe on The CW has officially come full circle, beginning and ending with Superman. On Monday, December 2, 2024, the series finale of Superman & Lois marked the end of a four-season run and closed the chapter on an entire era of superhero storytelling on The CW. The finale not only concluded one of DC’s standout shows but also marked the end of a shared universe that defined the network for over a decade.

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The CW’s journey into the world of DC Comics began in 2012 with Arrow. Stephen Amell’s Oliver Queen captivated viewers with a grittier, grounded take on the superhero genre. As Arrow grew into a success, it paved the way for a massive interconnected universe known as the Arrowverse. This franchise expanded to include series like The Flash, Supergirl,...

[This story contains spoilers for the series finale of Superman & Lois.]

The series finale of Superman & Lois aired Monday night on The CW. It marked not just the end of the show’s four-season run, but also an entire programming philosophy at the network.

Superman & Lois was the last series based on DC Comics characters to air at the network. It was also the last connection to The CW’s Arrowverse (even if it wasn’t technically part of the main continuity of that franchise), which defined the 2010s for the network and became one of the more successful multi-show franchises in TV history.

The ending of Superman & Lois, which — spoiler alert — flashes forward several decades to show the end of its title characters’ (Tyler Hoechlin and Elizabeth Tulloch) lives, precludes any continuation of the show elsewhere — as do new regimes at both The CW and DC parent Warner Bros. Discovery, which both have very different...

Warning: This article includes Spoilers from the Superman & Lois series finale.As Superman & Lois has reached its end, one of the show's main actors looks back on rumors about whether the DC Universe may or may not have had anything to do with its early conclusion. Despite its success, Superman & Lois season 4 concluded the series sooner than most were expecting, leading to questions about how this could happen given its strong reception. Folllowing rumors that it was actually Warner Bros. Discovery that had a hand in getting Superman & Lois canceled, one of the DC show's lead stars has offered some new potential answers to the complicated situation.

In a new interview with Screen Rant, Wolé Parks, who plays John Henry Irons, a.k.a. Steel, was asked about the reports that the show had to come to an end due to Warner Bros. Discovery not wanting competing Superman products in the marketplace,...

Spoiler alert! This article contains spoilers for Superman & Lois season 4, episode 10.

The Arrowverse, one of the most ambitious and interconnected superhero franchises in television history, has come to a close after 12 years with Superman & Lois. This shared universe, which began with Arrow in 2012 and expanded to include several other hit series, has officially ended. For over a decade, the Arrowverse brought DC Comics’ heroes to life on the small screen, redefining superhero storytelling on network television.

The Arrowverse refers to the interconnected universe of DC superhero shows that began with Arrow, which debuted on The CW in 2012. New shows like The Flash, Supergirl, Legends of Tomorrow, Batwoman, and Black Lightning were introduced. These series not only expanded the roster of heroes but also deepened the lore of the universe, introducing multiverse concepts, crossovers, and story arcs that spanned multiple shows. Massive crossover events like Crisis on Infinite Earths and Elseworlds became major television events,...

Although set in a different reality from the Arrowverse, ‘Superman & Lois’ is easily the best CW superhero show in terms of quality writing. The show did have its ups and downs, especially last year.

After Nexstar acquired CW and the network was bound to be restructured, ‘Superman & Lois’ survived the onslaught during which many shows were canceled. This led to some of the main cast being let go, fewer writers and the episode count was slashed compared to previous seasons.

Still, the show managed to wrap up its story in the 4th season which is the show’s last, originally the show was supposed to get 7 seasons (at least.)

Speaking at a panel during the San Francisco Fan Expo ‘Superman and Lois’ stars discussed plans for the show that will sadly never come to fruition. But, first, the show’s to larger Arrowverse.

‘Superman & Lois’ is connected to the Arrowverse through Tyler Hoechlin’s Superman,...

Superman & Lois will conclude with tonight's season 4 finale, and the hope now is that The CW series will deliver a satisfying ending. Tyler Hoechlin and Bitsie Tulloch first played Clark Kent and Lois Lane in the Arrowverse before Crisis on Infinite Earths sent them to their own reality.

There, they had two teenage sons and were no longer part of a world inhabited by superheroes like The Flash and Supergirl. That received something of a mixed response from fans, though it allowed the series to recast several roles, with Lex Luthor and Jimmy Olsen among the most noteworthy.

Appearing at the San Francisco Fan Expo this weekend, Superman & Lois showrunner Todd Helbing reiterated that these versions of the characters are doppelgängers of the Arrowverse versions.

Weighing in on what that means for the show, Hoechlin said he "kind of got [his] biggest wishes" with season 4 thanks to the inclusion of Luthor and Doomsday,...

It's rather astounding to think just how big the Arrowverse once was. It grew from a single show that turned Green Arrow into Batman, and then became an expansive connected universe that was doing on TV what the Marvel Cinematic Universe was doing on film — only with way more crossovers.

Toward the end of the Arrowverse, we saw the launch of "Batwoman," a great show that featured one of DC's earliest lesbian superhero protagonists. The show followed Kate Kane, cousin of Bruce Wayne, who picks up the mantle of the Caped Crusader after Bruce's disappearance. But that was the first season; after that, Kate was replaced as the protagonist and the show cast a new lead. Initially, it was reported that actor Ruby Rose had departed from the show of her own will, on friendly terms with the studio, just a week after the first season wrapped up.

Then,...

Superman & Lois star Tyler Hoechlin's debut acting role will soon be available to watch on Prime Video. Road to Perdition, the 2002 film adapted from the DC Comics of the same name, is a crime drama with an all-star cast.

Tom Hanks stars as Michael Sullivan in Road to Perdition, with Hoechlin playing the role of his son, Michael Sullivan Jr. The film is set in 1931 during the Great Depression, as a mob enforcer and his son get vengeance against another mobster who murdered the rest of their family. Hanks' character works for the Irish mob boss John Rooney (played by Paul Newman in his final live-action theatrical film role). Rooney raised Sullivan Sr. as his own child after he was orphaned, causing Rooney's own biological son Connor (Daniel Craig) to be jealous of the bond the two share.

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The Dcu started to take shape after Warner Bros. Discovery selected James Gunn and Peter Safran to lead the superhero franchise by forming DC Studios. Creature Commandos will be the first project out of the gate for the Dcu in animation, while the upcoming Superman film will be the true start. Other projects like Peacemaker season two, Lanterns, and Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow will also be part of the Dcu's early days. However, DC Studios has also laid out the direction for other key characters. One of the biggest questions when the Dcu was first announced was what the studio would do with Batman, with Matt Reeves still producing projects set in the world of The Batman. We now know the Dcu will...