Despite being set long before the main series, one character from A Song of Ice and Fire still shows up in Dunk and Egg's novellas.

Game of Thrones was filled with impactful death scenes, but one of the most important ones from late in the show's run was also a subtle mirror to its first iconic character exit.

The final season of Stranger Things is at an end. Let's look back on the show's fifth outing and highlight the moments which left us reeling.

Find out all about the most anticipated sci-fi and fantasy shows arriving in 2026, featuring release dates and plot details for Westeros, Marvel, Star Wars, and more.

Rewatcing #PredatorBadlands on digital this weekend? We spoke with composer Benjamin Wallfisch about his work on the Predator and Alien franchises, secrets of the Predator: Badlands score, how creating music for these two iconic monsters differs and more.

The final season of Stranger Things is at an end. Let's look back on the show's fifth outing and highlight the moments which left us reeling.

While there were many fighting for the Iron Throne throughout Game of Thrones, that wasn't what the series itself was about. That led to a bigger issue with the final season.

To celebrate The Lord of the Rings' 25th anniversary, Ian McKellan just revealed which surprising scenes he filmed first for the trilogy.

Stranger Things star Noah Schnapp (Will Byers) had an idea for the show's emotional final scene, and the Duffer Brothers ran with it.

There's a lot riding on the Apple TV show Dark Matter's return, and not just because of how it will follow up season 1.

Netflix has revealed when Greta Gerwig's Chronicles of Narnia film is coming, marking a new chapter for the beloved fantasy series.

The new Stark Trek series Starfleet Academy is not what I expected. A spoiler-free review of the upcoming Discovery spinoff:

It's January 7, but Netflix didn't release the secret Stranger Things episode fans won't stop talking about.

Marvel Cinematic Universe star Sebastian Stan is switching to DC for Matt Reeves' upcoming sequel The Batman Part II. Fans think they have a pretty good idea of which iconic character he'll play in Gotham City.

Stranger Things went out with a bang, but some aspects of its ending have divided fans. It's recalling another divisive TV show finale, for better and worse...

Stranger Things 5 was an incredible final season, but there were a few things that could have been better.

Stranger Things 5 brought back one of the show's most hated characters, only to do her dirty at the finish line. Why bring Kali back if this is all she gets?

Everyone loves Davos Seaworth, but a slight tweak in Game of Thrones turns him into an even more tragic character than his book counterpart.

Stranger Things creators Matt and Ross Duffer made a deliberate choice to leave Eleven's fate ambiguous in the series finale: "We really want the audience to take from it what they want."

It's a new year, and that means new fantasy and sci-fi shows are about to become our next obsession! Here are 6 we can't wait to watch this month.

2026 is an important year for the beloved Star Trek franchise, yet no major plans have been announced to commemorate its upcoming anniversary. Is this really it?

The Stranger Things finale is nearly here, and our theorizing is almost at an end. Here's a list of the three Stranger Things 5 endings that we actually want to see to tide us over until our final trip to the Upside Down.

Despite having an excellent set up from the end of season 4 and a strong start in the latest outing, Stranger Things 5 has failed to deliver on a key promise it made to viewers.

We spoke with composer Dave Porter about his work on #Pluribus, his long-running collaboration with Vince Gilligan, and what sets Apple's sci-fi show apart sonically from Breaking Bad and Better Call Saul.

Netflix just shared the final trailer ever for Stranger Things, and it's a good one. Let's scour it for hidden secrets:

Here's a list I wrote of upcoming spec-fic TV shows I'm sure will be goated. I'm most excited for Blade Runner 🙏

The Last of Us has lost a major star ahead of its third season, with HBO set to recast the role ahead of filming.

Fantasy and sci-fi fans are eating good next year! Here are six shows guaranteed to make 2026 a great year for genre television:

The holiday release schedule for the final season of Stranger Things was a bad idea from the start, and has only gotten worse.

We spoke with Cornelia actress Jaime Slater about joining Spartacus: House of Ashur, her relationship with the original show, and what fans can expect from the character after that surprise decision at the end of Episode 5.

These Game of Thrones pairs make for fantastic scene partners, but don't expect to see them together in the pages of George R.R. Martin's books.

Stranger Things might be ending, but the franchise will endure. However, expect spinoff content to go in an altogether different direction to the main series.

Social media is in a frenzy trying to predict the five characters who might die in the Stranger Things series finale, but is there any truth to the Duffer Brothers actually saying five characters would die in the final episode of the show?

Romantasy books like these are why the category is booming. Here are 10 of our favorite titles the genre has to offer from 2025: #romantasy #sff #booksky

Next year we'll return to Westeros for House of the Dragon season 3, but work has already begun on the fourth season.

Whether tied to major franchises or launched as standalone projects, each of the following sci-fi shows now appears unlikely to return after 2025.

We're taking a look at some of the best fantasy novels that 2025 had to offer, including The Strength of the Few, Katabasis, and more.

Lucy and The Ghoul put their relationship to the test, while Maximus steps back onto the scene as a seasoned knight of the Brotherhood of Steel in the second episode of Fallout season 2.

Apple TV's slow burner Pluribus finally "explodes" near the end of season 1.

There may not be a new episode of IT: Welcome to Derry tonight, but that doesn't mean we need to stop thinking about it! We spoke with composer Benjamin Wallfisch about bringing the eerie town of Derry to life, how HBO's prequel expanded on Andy Muschietti's IT movies, and more.

John Gwynne's Malice, the first volume in his four book series The Faithful and the Fallen, is a masterpiece in character and plot development and in worldbuilding. A must-read for high fantasy fans.

From far-future science fiction to magical fantasy sagas, 2025 was filled with notable television shows. Here are our 10 favorite genre shows from the year, ranked:

If you want the Heated Rivalry-esque emotional violence but set in worlds of fantasy, this list is your next obsession.

There are a lot of characters in danger heading into Stranger Things 5 Vol. 2 on Dec. 25. Here are our predictions for who could wind up lunch for a Demogorgon:

We spoke with Claudia Black and India Shaw-Smith about the complex mother-daughter relationship between Cossutia and Viridia, and filming Episode 4's pulse-pounding marketplace scene.

As Fallout season 2 rolls on, Bethesda's Todd Howard has confirmed some exciting news about Fallout season 3 — and how it will affect the video game series.

The rise of the House of Ashur is secured in the fourth episode of Starz's Spartacus spinoff.

Carol's change of heart is fascinating in the penultimate episode of Pluribus season 1.

The second season premiere of Fallout takes its time to set the stage — and reassure fans that they're in good hands for the ride to New Vegas.

Percy Jackson season 2, Episode 3 takes Percy and his friends on a cruise, but it's far from relaxing.