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90s Sci-Fi Adventure Series Brought Classic Novel To Life, Stream For Free On Tubi
By Jonathan Klotz
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The 90s were a treasure trove of offbeat syndicated shows based on every intellectual property in the public domain, from Robin Hood to Hercules, and the less popular work of Sherlock Holmes creator, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. Of course, because it’s less popular than the world’s most famous detective, doesn’t mean it’s bad, and in fact, The Lost World is a seminal work of science fiction that helped influence Marvel’s Savage Land and every single work of fiction that includes a secret world where dinosaurs still roam. It was also a three-season syndicated show that never came close to the standard set by its source material.
Discovering The Lost World
The Lost World loosely follows the basic plot of the novel, with a group of adventurers, led by Professor Challenger, a character described by Doyle himself as “an aoe in a tuxedo,” setting sail over the South American jungle in a hot air balloon that eventually crashes, leaving them stranded on top of a plateau filled with dinosaurs and lost civilizations. Alongside the Professor are reporter Ned Malone, adventurer Lord John Roxton, Professor Summerlee, and Marguerite Knux, the financier of the expedition and a talented linguist. They are soon joined by Veronica Layton, the survivor of a previous expedition who has now become an expert at surviving in the harsh jungle, and also the focus of every single piece of marketing for the series.
Together, the explorers challenge the unknown of the plateau, which includes giant bees, giant dinosaurs, vampires, a pirate’s treasure, lizard people, and a meteor strike. The Lost World plays fast and loose with the source novel, but it’s par for the course compared to its syndicated contemporaries at the time. Every episode is essentially a standalone adventure, but that’s part of the charm of the old-school series that ends up escalating to the point where competing realities are colliding together.
Pay-Per-View Adventure
In 1999, then The Lost World first debuted, it wasn’t in syndication, instead, it was available on DirectTV as a PPV series. It was a one-of-a-kind setup, with episodes airing on broadcast television a few weeks after the PPV airing, which included a few “blink and you’ll miss it” shots that you’d expect to see on a PPV series. That wasn’t enough to find an audience though, with the show taking off once TNT started airing episodes, doing well enough to warrant three seasons and 66 episodes in total.
The Lost World had been adapted before the 1999 series, perhaps most notably in 1925, when the original film adaptation was able to include Sir Arthur Conan Doyle himself introducing the film. Prior to the syndicated series, a film was made starring John Rhys-Davies as Professor Challenger and Eric McCormack as Malone, that was made so cheaply, a sequel was released the same year. None of the adaptations have had the staying power of the 1999 series that remains the definitive pop-culture take on the seminal novel.
Syndicated adventure shows of the 90s remain a strange time capsule of a lost era of television, where campy, low-budget fare would air on upstart networks as a cheap way to fill time. Hercules, Xena, even Relic Hunter, proved alongside The Lost World that to be successful, embracing the low-budget and leaning hard into the camp of re-using sets, actors, and even special effect shots, could result in a surprise hit. There’s nothing quite like them airing today and even if they were, they would never make it past the first season.
Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s The Lost World is available for free on Tubi.
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Best Mothers Day gifts: Show mom some love
Mother figures are the backbone of the world. Yours may be your biological mother, or maybe she’s your mother-in-law, your best friend’s mom, or simply someone whose motherly instinct has helped you through hard times.
Moms teach you the adulting necessities, give advice even if the problem is your fault, and above all, they put up with your shit and (almost) never complain.
The game plan here isn’t just to snag the last bouquet at CVS just so you’re not the kid who forgot Mother’s Day (but definitely also get flowers). And you don’t even need to spend a lot of money. (Peep our list of Mother’s Day gifts that cost less than $50. Want even more cheap gift ideas?
Skip the generic mugs and show your appreciation with a gift picked just for her: Whether it’s something to make a part of her life easier, something she’s mentioned wanting in passing, or simply something to make her feel like a damn queen, you can’t put a price on everything she’s done for you, but heartfelt gifts certainly help.
After all, they say “No matter how hard you try, you always end up like your mother.” But is that even a bad thing?
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Ban subscriptions and get Microsoft Office 2024 for life for just £121
TL;DR: Grab Microsoft Office 2024 Home and Business for PC or Mac for just £120.54 through June 1.
You wouldn’t keep paying for Netflix if you could own your favorite shows, right? So why are you still subscribing to Office apps you use every day? Microsoft 365’s price keeps going up, but there’s finally a way to break free — and it’ll cost you way less in the long run.
Microsoft Office 2024 is the answer you’ve been looking for. Instead of monthly payments, simply pay £120.54 once and be set for life (reg. £188.37). It’s that simple. And, yes, this lifetime download works for PC or Mac.
What’s included?
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The newest version of Microsoft Office is a little different from Microsoft 365. But just because you’re switching to a lifetime license doesn’t mean you’ll miss out on some of the most recent updates. Word and Excel both still have AI integrations for text suggestions and smart data analysis, and PowerPoint still has improved tools for recorded presentations.
Once you’ve redeemed your purchase, you can install your apps on one computer. After that, they’re yours to use however you want. No more subscription fees or sudden price hikes to worry about.
Why rent when you can own?
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Wordle today: Answer, hints for May 9, 2025
Oh hey there! If you’re here, it must be time for Wordle. As always, we’re serving up our daily hints and tips to help you figure out today’s answer.
If you just want to be told today’s word, you can jump to the bottom of this article for today’s Wordle solution revealed. But if you’d rather solve it yourself, keep reading for some clues, tips, and strategies to assist you.
Where did Wordle come from?
Originally created by engineer Josh Wardle as a gift for his partner, Wordle rapidly spread to become an international phenomenon, with thousands of people around the globe playing every day. Alternate Wordle versions created by fans also sprang up, including battle royale Squabble, music identification game Heardle, and variations like Dordle and Quordle that make you guess multiple words at once.
Wordle eventually became so popular that it was purchased by the New York Times, and TikTok creators even livestream themselves playing.
What’s the best Wordle starting word?
The best Wordle starting word is the one that speaks to you. But if you prefer to be strategic in your approach, we have a few ideas to help you pick a word that might help you find the solution faster. One tip is to select a word that includes at least two different vowels, plus some common consonants like S, T, R, or N.
What happened to the Wordle archive?
The entire archive of past Wordle puzzles was originally available for anyone to enjoy whenever they felt like it, but it was later taken down, with the website’s creator stating it was done at the request of the New York Times. However, the New York Times then rolled out its own Wordle Archive, available only to NYT Games subscribers.
Is Wordle getting harder?
It might feel like Wordle is getting harder, but it actually isn’t any more difficult than when it first began. You can turn on Wordle‘s Hard Mode if you’re after more of a challenge, though.
Here’s a subtle hint for today’s Wordle answer:
Gibberish.
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Does today’s Wordle answer have a double letter?
There are no recurring letters.
Today’s Wordle is a 5-letter word that starts with…
Today’s Wordle starts with the letter T.
The Wordle answer today is…
Get your last guesses in now, because it’s your final chance to solve today’s Wordle before we reveal the solution.
Drumroll please!
The solution to today’s Wordle is…
TRIPE.
Don’t feel down if you didn’t manage to guess it this time. There will be a new Wordle for you to stretch your brain with tomorrow, and we’ll be back again to guide you with more helpful hints.
Are you also playing NYT Strands? See hints and answers for today’s Strands.
Reporting by Chance Townsend, Caitlin Welsh, Sam Haysom, Amanda Yeo, Shannon Connellan, Cecily Mauran, Mike Pearl, and Adam Rosenberg contributed to this article.
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