Entertainment
Forgotten ‘80s Crime Drama Completely Changed How TV Shows Were Made
By Chris Snellgrove
| Published
For the most part, I hate what YouTube has done to the modern state of film and TV criticism. For every diamond like Red Letter Media, there is plenty of rough like Cinema Sins (plot hole that’s not actually a plot hole? Ding!) and The Critical Drinker (the movie has a woman? Woke garbage!). The internet was designed to democratize information, but countless YouTube channels seemingly exist solely for dumb streamers to make dumber audiences even stupider until the modern state of film discourse has a collective IQ stuck at room temperature.
However, I’m still eternally grateful to YouTube for helping me discover films and TV shows from before my time. For example, I was only two years old when Miami Vice (1984) came out, so I never watched it growing up. I probably never would have watched it because, if I’m being honest, an ’80s cop drama didn’t sound like my cup of TV. But YouTube clips of the series convinced me how effortlessly cool this Michael Mann-produced show really was, and watching it kind of changed my life. It’s now streaming on Tubi for free, making this the perfect watch for anyone who likes police procedurals and wants something far, far better than another serving of NCIS slop.
The Ultimate Ridealong
The premise of Miami Vice is that two unconventional police detectives must team up as undercover detectives in sunny Miami Beach, Florida. The first detective is James “Sonny” Crockett, a gruff divorcee and former football star with more than a few quirks, including a pet alligator. The second detective is Ricardo “Rico” Tubbs, a street-smart ladies’ man from New York who comes to Miami as part of a case. There, he teams up with Sonny, forming arguably the weirdest and most charming buddy cop duo in television history.
It helps that the lead actors were dripping with charisma. Don Johnson brought a laid-back swagger to the role of Crockett that basically exemplified the ‘80s: he was colorful and casually cool, but in his relations with his ex-wife and children, you could tell there was a roaring river of hidden vulnerability. Meanwhile, Philip Michael Thomas portrayed Tubbs as the emotional rock of the duo, one whose confidence was as clear as his appreciation for the ladies. Miami Vice wasn’t always consistent across its five-season run, but these two actors always gave 110 percent to their performances and ended up defining an entire decade.
Sleek, Sexy, And Stylish
When Miami Vice came out, it was like no other police procedural before it. The origin of the show was a two-word note written by NBC Entertainment head honcho Brandon Tartikoff: “MTV cops.” Showrunner Michael Mann took this idea to heart, and he did something that now seems unthinkable: he aimed this cop show squarely at a younger, MTV-loving audience. As such, the show is all about vibes and the rule of cool rather than boring detective work. As occasional Miami Vice director Lee H. Katzin once put it, “The show is written for an MTV audience, which is more interested in images, emotions, and energy than plot and character and words.”
A big part of aiming for the MTV generation was having the coolest needle drops in television history. Episodes frequently featured long excerpts of killer ‘70s and ‘80s tunes that played out during extended scenes of atmospheric, visual storytelling, effectively transforming major segments of the show into a stylish music video. It’s a technique that works shockingly well from the very beginning. The first episode has our heroes driving to almost certain death while Phil Collins’ “In the Air Tonight” plays and the camera lingers on shots of their beautiful black Ferrari as the detectives load their guns. It’s just the greatest scene, and one that instantly made me a fan of the entire series.
One Smoking Hot Show
Another reason to check out Miami Vice is that it’s one of the most visually striking shows ever made. Under the guidance of Michael Mann (who later became one of Hollywood’s most stylish directors), the show was filmed in Miami, which aesthetically dominates (or “frame mogs,” as the kids say) so many shots that it’s practically its own character. Speaking of characters, the ‘80s fashion on display is mind-bogglingly wild, with bright colors that contrast with dark and dirty cases. Don Johnson deserves particular credit for somehow making combinations like a white jacket and light purple pants look like the coolest, most masculine ‘fit on the planet.
Finally, it’s worth watching Miami Vice to experience the groundbreaking series that changed how other major shows were made. For example, Dick Wolf was a writer and producer on this show, and he took the lessons he learned from Michael Mann to create Law & Order, spawning the most successful procedural franchise in television. In terms of influence, Crockett and Tubbs’ looks were so iconic that many still consider them the faces of the ‘80s. This includes Rockstar Games, which took countless cues (in terms of music, fashion, and so much more) from Miami Vice and its heroes to create their best-selling game, Grand Theft Auto: Vice City.
Are you in the mood to watch a police procedural that could turn into a music video at any minute? Got a hankering for a show filled with the coolest tunes and the absolute hottest people? Or maybe you just want to experience Florida in the safest possible way: from hundreds of miles away, in the comfort of your living room. Whatever your motivation, it’s time to ring up your partner and grab the remote. Together, you can do a ride-along with the world’s wildest detectives on Miami Vice, currently streaming for free on Tubi.
Entertainment
House of the Dragon review: Season 3 atones for the sins of Season 2
Let’s face it: Season 2 of House of the Dragon promised fire and blood, but its baffling finale felt more like a puff of smoke.
The season fizzled to an ending with zero catharsis, forced Game of Thrones references, and a highlight reel of what was to come. In some ways, that structure mirrored the season’s core conflict. For all of Season 2, Queen Rhaenyra Targaryen (Emma D’Arcy) and Alicent Hightower (Olivia Cooke) tried everything they could to prevent all-out war. But while their stalling to prevent the inevitable was rooted deeply in the story, the show’s own reluctance to leap into the next phase of George R.R. Martin’s Fire and Blood felt more like it was spinning its wheels until Season 3.
Now, the third season of House of the Dragon is finally here, and its first four episodes manage to make up for Season 2’s finale and then some, delivering jaw-dropping spectacle and somber truths about the cost of war.
House of the Dragon‘s Battle of the Gullet is spectacular.
Steve Toussaint in “House of the Dragon.”
Credit: Ollie Upton / HBO
Remember how barely an episode of House of the Dragon Season 2 went by without a mention of Corlys Velaryon’s (Steve Toussaint) naval blockade in the Gullet? We finally get the payoff for that blockade at the top of Season 3, as the Triarchy’s fleet bears down on the Sea Snake’s forces. The ensuing clash, known as the Battle of the Gullet, is one of the defining fights of the Dance of the Dragons — the royal succession civil war between Rhaenyra Targaryen (Emma D’Arcy) and Aegon II Targaryen (Tom Glynn-Carney).
Given that so much of Season 2 was building to this point — hence the fan frustration that it wasn’t included — the pressure on House of the Dragon to pull off this battle is immense. Thankfully, the series more than delivers, with a sequence that had me yelling and pacing around my living room while also thinking, “We’re so back.”
Mashable Top Stories
A dazzling set piece involving ships, human soldiers, and multiple dragons, the Battle of the Gullet sets a new bar for Westerosi action. Every element is honed for maximum impact, from long takes of sailors boarding enemy ships to sweeping shots of dragons dive bombing the fleet. The battle, directed by Loni Peristere, wrings epic terror and awe from those big moments, but it also strikes gold in quieter moments, like a suspenseful boat chase that quickly becomes a stealth highlight of the episode.
Oh, and did I mention that this all takes place during the day, so you can make out every ounce of action taking place onscreen? For a franchise whose biggest battles have often been marred by darkness (looking at you, Battle of Winterfell), the Battle of the Gullet is a welcome adjustment. And, based on the first four episodes sent to critics for review, it’s only the beginning for House of the Dragon Season 3’s big action sequences.
House of the Dragon Season 3 pushes Rhaenyra to the brink.
Emma D’Arcy in “House of the Dragon.”
Credit: HBO
The Battle of the Gullet isn’t just an emphatic statement to open Season 3. It’s also a major turning point for the Dance of the Dragons, and for Rhaenyra in particular. All throughout House of the Dragon, she has balked at violence, worried at the havoc dragon warfare would wreak on the wider realm. By Season 3, though, Rhaenyra has lost so much to this conflict that she needs to do whatever she can to see it through. Only by taking the Iron Throne can she justify the pain she’s experienced. That means making impossible choices and committing to violence she once would have shunned, sometimes carrying it out with her own hands. As she does, House of the Dragon asks, even after all this, will victory be worth it?
It’s a haunting question, one that House of the Dragon teases out with tinges of psychological horror in the aftermath of the Battle of the Gullet. D’Arcy has always been magnificent as Rhaenyra, but here, they reach new heights with their raw portrayal of the queen’s grief and rage. Their trembling hands and wracking sobs were just as wrenching as some of the Battle of the Gullet’s most devastating moments, proving that House of the Dragon can match its biggest set pieces with pure human drama.
While the first half of House of the Dragon Season 3 manages to atone for Season 2’s ending, it still commits its share of familiar sins. Threats of sexual violence towards women abound unnecessarily in these episodes, a trend that harkens back to Game of Thrones‘ worst moments. (Although thankfully nothing here is nearly as graphic.) Elsewhere, several plot threads feel stagnant, with once major players like Criston Cole (Fabien Frankel) getting so little to do they may as well be set dressing. Their decreased roles may wind up paying off down the road, though, just like the many, many changes the show makes from Fire and Blood. While the latter reportedly strained the relationship between Martin and showrunner Ryan Condal, these changes do muddy the Targaryens’ already very complicated relationships in intriguing ways, to the point that I’m more fascinated at how the writers came to these new arcs than mad at not getting a precise adaptation.
Despite the occasional low point and my misgivings following Season 2, House of the Dragon Season 3 flies high. Instead of spinning its wheels, it roars into the Targaryens’ bloody future with action and creeping dread to spare, and that assurance and forward momentum turns out to be exactly what the show needs.
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HBO
House of the Dragon
Entertainment
The Best New Show Of The Year Is A Supernatural Comedy Horror On AppleTV
By Jonathan Klotz
| Published
The 2026 television season has been a little lackluster so far when it comes to original, new series. The Boroughs was a fun binge on Netflix, Margo’s Got Money Troubles was a good comedy, but nothing can compare to the surprising success of Widow’s Bay on AppleTV. It’s a horror comedy, which might be the hardest combination of genres to pull off, that plays out like Twin Peaks meets Parks and Recreation. No show will leave you laughing so hard in one episode, before traumatizing you in the next.
Widow’s Bay Is The Most Original Show In Years
That odd mix of shows makes sense since Widow’s Bay was created by Katie Dippold, a writer for Parks and Recreation. The series takes place in the island town of Widow’s Bay in New England when Mayor Tom (Matthew Rhys) decides to boost tourism to the small community. The catch is that the community, primarily Wyck (Stephen Root) believes the island is cursed.
It’s not a spoiler to say that yes, yes it is cursed, and yes, there are real horrors at work on the island. That’s not surprising. What is surprising is the dry humor and Matthew Rhys’ perfect facial expressions, as the town’s residents will deliver the most absurd lines with a perfectly straight face. If you vibed with the humor of Parks and Recreation, you know what you’re getting into with the odd residents of Widow’s Bay, especially Kate O’Flynn as Tom’s assistant, Patricia. There’s a sequence with her involving a shotgun that is destined to be a social media hit for years to come, and one of those moments that you’ll think, “I’d do the same thing.”
Slapstick Comedy, Horror, And Amazing Sight Gags
Before starting your binge of the first season, avoid as many spoilers as you can. Widow’s Bay sets up mysteries early on with the chained church bell, the strange basement room, a rolling fogbank, and, while it’s not a supernatural mystery, how many Diet Cokes can Town Hall employee Dale consume? His desk is filled to the brim with cans. That can’t be healthy.
Keep your eyes peeled while watching Widow’s Bay as the production team was heavily influenced by The Simpsons usage of sight gags. Some are called out with blatant shots, others exist in the background of a conversation, but put together, they make the town of Widow’s Bay an absurdist version of Twin Peaks.
No one had supernatural slapstick down on their 2026 Bingo card, but here we are. While Netflix pulled the plug on The Boroughs, Widow’s Bay has already been confirmed for a second season, which is good considering the stakes-raising season finale ends by revealing a whole new layer to the mystery of the island. We have a long wait until Season 2 premieres, giving you plenty of time to watch the show of the Summer, and you can still convince your friends you were a fan of Widow’s Bay before it was cool. ]
Widow’s Bay Season 1 is now streaming on AppleTV.
Entertainment
Don’t pay $199 for Windows 11 Pro when it’s currently just $13
TL;DR: Microsoft Windows 11 Pro is down to just $12.97, giving users an easy OS upgrade with advanced security, productivity tools, gaming features, and Copilot AI.
Some upgrades just feel right. This is one of them.
If your PC has been running a little sluggish or you’ve been meaning to bring your system up to speed, Windows 11 Pro is just $12.97 (reg. $199) — a rare, time-sensitive offer that rewards quick, savvy decisions.
Mashable Deals
This isn’t about chasing trends; it’s more about giving your computer the modern foundation it deserves. Windows 11 Pro brings a sleeker UI, better multitasking, and enhanced security — all in a one-time lifetime license.
Think of it as the difference between driving a reliable car and suddenly upgrading to one with a smarter dashboard, smoother handling, and built-in security features.
For professionals, creators, and power users, this upgrade also unlocks features like Hyper-V, Windows Sandbox, BitLocker encryption, and seamless Azure AD integration — tools that make a real difference when you’re working across projects or managing sensitive data.
And yes, Windows 11 comes with Copilot, Microsoft’s AI-powered assistant that can summarize pages, change settings, or even help you generate code on the fly. It’s like having a co-pilot (literally) inside your OS.
Mashable Deals
But you don’t need convincing — you already know a smart upgrade when you see one. Get Windows 11 Pro for just $12.97 (reg. $199).
StackSocial prices subject to change.
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House of the Dragon review: Season 3 atones for the sins of Season 2
Entertainment
Forgotten ‘80s Crime Drama Completely Changed How TV Shows Were Made
By Chris Snellgrove
| Published
For the most part, I hate what YouTube has done to the modern state of film and TV criticism. For every diamond like Red Letter Media, there is plenty of rough like Cinema Sins (plot hole that’s not actually a plot hole? Ding!) and The Critical Drinker (the movie has a woman? Woke garbage!). The internet was designed to democratize information, but countless YouTube channels seemingly exist solely for dumb streamers to make dumber audiences even stupider until the modern state of film discourse has a collective IQ stuck at room temperature.
However, I’m still eternally grateful to YouTube for helping me discover films and TV shows from before my time. For example, I was only two years old when Miami Vice (1984) came out, so I never watched it growing up. I probably never would have watched it because, if I’m being honest, an ’80s cop drama didn’t sound like my cup of TV. But YouTube clips of the series convinced me how effortlessly cool this Michael Mann-produced show really was, and watching it kind of changed my life. It’s now streaming on Tubi for free, making this the perfect watch for anyone who likes police procedurals and wants something far, far better than another serving of NCIS slop.
The Ultimate Ridealong
The premise of Miami Vice is that two unconventional police detectives must team up as undercover detectives in sunny Miami Beach, Florida. The first detective is James “Sonny” Crockett, a gruff divorcee and former football star with more than a few quirks, including a pet alligator. The second detective is Ricardo “Rico” Tubbs, a street-smart ladies’ man from New York who comes to Miami as part of a case. There, he teams up with Sonny, forming arguably the weirdest and most charming buddy cop duo in television history.
It helps that the lead actors were dripping with charisma. Don Johnson brought a laid-back swagger to the role of Crockett that basically exemplified the ‘80s: he was colorful and casually cool, but in his relations with his ex-wife and children, you could tell there was a roaring river of hidden vulnerability. Meanwhile, Philip Michael Thomas portrayed Tubbs as the emotional rock of the duo, one whose confidence was as clear as his appreciation for the ladies. Miami Vice wasn’t always consistent across its five-season run, but these two actors always gave 110 percent to their performances and ended up defining an entire decade.
Sleek, Sexy, And Stylish
When Miami Vice came out, it was like no other police procedural before it. The origin of the show was a two-word note written by NBC Entertainment head honcho Brandon Tartikoff: “MTV cops.” Showrunner Michael Mann took this idea to heart, and he did something that now seems unthinkable: he aimed this cop show squarely at a younger, MTV-loving audience. As such, the show is all about vibes and the rule of cool rather than boring detective work. As occasional Miami Vice director Lee H. Katzin once put it, “The show is written for an MTV audience, which is more interested in images, emotions, and energy than plot and character and words.”
A big part of aiming for the MTV generation was having the coolest needle drops in television history. Episodes frequently featured long excerpts of killer ‘70s and ‘80s tunes that played out during extended scenes of atmospheric, visual storytelling, effectively transforming major segments of the show into a stylish music video. It’s a technique that works shockingly well from the very beginning. The first episode has our heroes driving to almost certain death while Phil Collins’ “In the Air Tonight” plays and the camera lingers on shots of their beautiful black Ferrari as the detectives load their guns. It’s just the greatest scene, and one that instantly made me a fan of the entire series.
One Smoking Hot Show
Another reason to check out Miami Vice is that it’s one of the most visually striking shows ever made. Under the guidance of Michael Mann (who later became one of Hollywood’s most stylish directors), the show was filmed in Miami, which aesthetically dominates (or “frame mogs,” as the kids say) so many shots that it’s practically its own character. Speaking of characters, the ‘80s fashion on display is mind-bogglingly wild, with bright colors that contrast with dark and dirty cases. Don Johnson deserves particular credit for somehow making combinations like a white jacket and light purple pants look like the coolest, most masculine ‘fit on the planet.
Finally, it’s worth watching Miami Vice to experience the groundbreaking series that changed how other major shows were made. For example, Dick Wolf was a writer and producer on this show, and he took the lessons he learned from Michael Mann to create Law & Order, spawning the most successful procedural franchise in television. In terms of influence, Crockett and Tubbs’ looks were so iconic that many still consider them the faces of the ‘80s. This includes Rockstar Games, which took countless cues (in terms of music, fashion, and so much more) from Miami Vice and its heroes to create their best-selling game, Grand Theft Auto: Vice City.
Are you in the mood to watch a police procedural that could turn into a music video at any minute? Got a hankering for a show filled with the coolest tunes and the absolute hottest people? Or maybe you just want to experience Florida in the safest possible way: from hundreds of miles away, in the comfort of your living room. Whatever your motivation, it’s time to ring up your partner and grab the remote. Together, you can do a ride-along with the world’s wildest detectives on Miami Vice, currently streaming for free on Tubi.
Entertainment
House of the Dragon review: Season 3 atones for the sins of Season 2
Let’s face it: Season 2 of House of the Dragon promised fire and blood, but its baffling finale felt more like a puff of smoke.
The season fizzled to an ending with zero catharsis, forced Game of Thrones references, and a highlight reel of what was to come. In some ways, that structure mirrored the season’s core conflict. For all of Season 2, Queen Rhaenyra Targaryen (Emma D’Arcy) and Alicent Hightower (Olivia Cooke) tried everything they could to prevent all-out war. But while their stalling to prevent the inevitable was rooted deeply in the story, the show’s own reluctance to leap into the next phase of George R.R. Martin’s Fire and Blood felt more like it was spinning its wheels until Season 3.
Now, the third season of House of the Dragon is finally here, and its first four episodes manage to make up for Season 2’s finale and then some, delivering jaw-dropping spectacle and somber truths about the cost of war.
House of the Dragon‘s Battle of the Gullet is spectacular.
Steve Toussaint in “House of the Dragon.”
Credit: Ollie Upton / HBO
Remember how barely an episode of House of the Dragon Season 2 went by without a mention of Corlys Velaryon’s (Steve Toussaint) naval blockade in the Gullet? We finally get the payoff for that blockade at the top of Season 3, as the Triarchy’s fleet bears down on the Sea Snake’s forces. The ensuing clash, known as the Battle of the Gullet, is one of the defining fights of the Dance of the Dragons — the royal succession civil war between Rhaenyra Targaryen (Emma D’Arcy) and Aegon II Targaryen (Tom Glynn-Carney).
Given that so much of Season 2 was building to this point — hence the fan frustration that it wasn’t included — the pressure on House of the Dragon to pull off this battle is immense. Thankfully, the series more than delivers, with a sequence that had me yelling and pacing around my living room while also thinking, “We’re so back.”
Mashable Top Stories
A dazzling set piece involving ships, human soldiers, and multiple dragons, the Battle of the Gullet sets a new bar for Westerosi action. Every element is honed for maximum impact, from long takes of sailors boarding enemy ships to sweeping shots of dragons dive bombing the fleet. The battle, directed by Loni Peristere, wrings epic terror and awe from those big moments, but it also strikes gold in quieter moments, like a suspenseful boat chase that quickly becomes a stealth highlight of the episode.
Oh, and did I mention that this all takes place during the day, so you can make out every ounce of action taking place onscreen? For a franchise whose biggest battles have often been marred by darkness (looking at you, Battle of Winterfell), the Battle of the Gullet is a welcome adjustment. And, based on the first four episodes sent to critics for review, it’s only the beginning for House of the Dragon Season 3’s big action sequences.
House of the Dragon Season 3 pushes Rhaenyra to the brink.
Emma D’Arcy in “House of the Dragon.”
Credit: HBO
The Battle of the Gullet isn’t just an emphatic statement to open Season 3. It’s also a major turning point for the Dance of the Dragons, and for Rhaenyra in particular. All throughout House of the Dragon, she has balked at violence, worried at the havoc dragon warfare would wreak on the wider realm. By Season 3, though, Rhaenyra has lost so much to this conflict that she needs to do whatever she can to see it through. Only by taking the Iron Throne can she justify the pain she’s experienced. That means making impossible choices and committing to violence she once would have shunned, sometimes carrying it out with her own hands. As she does, House of the Dragon asks, even after all this, will victory be worth it?
It’s a haunting question, one that House of the Dragon teases out with tinges of psychological horror in the aftermath of the Battle of the Gullet. D’Arcy has always been magnificent as Rhaenyra, but here, they reach new heights with their raw portrayal of the queen’s grief and rage. Their trembling hands and wracking sobs were just as wrenching as some of the Battle of the Gullet’s most devastating moments, proving that House of the Dragon can match its biggest set pieces with pure human drama.
While the first half of House of the Dragon Season 3 manages to atone for Season 2’s ending, it still commits its share of familiar sins. Threats of sexual violence towards women abound unnecessarily in these episodes, a trend that harkens back to Game of Thrones‘ worst moments. (Although thankfully nothing here is nearly as graphic.) Elsewhere, several plot threads feel stagnant, with once major players like Criston Cole (Fabien Frankel) getting so little to do they may as well be set dressing. Their decreased roles may wind up paying off down the road, though, just like the many, many changes the show makes from Fire and Blood. While the latter reportedly strained the relationship between Martin and showrunner Ryan Condal, these changes do muddy the Targaryens’ already very complicated relationships in intriguing ways, to the point that I’m more fascinated at how the writers came to these new arcs than mad at not getting a precise adaptation.
Despite the occasional low point and my misgivings following Season 2, House of the Dragon Season 3 flies high. Instead of spinning its wheels, it roars into the Targaryens’ bloody future with action and creeping dread to spare, and that assurance and forward momentum turns out to be exactly what the show needs.
Topics
HBO
House of the Dragon
Entertainment
The Best New Show Of The Year Is A Supernatural Comedy Horror On AppleTV
By Jonathan Klotz
| Published
The 2026 television season has been a little lackluster so far when it comes to original, new series. The Boroughs was a fun binge on Netflix, Margo’s Got Money Troubles was a good comedy, but nothing can compare to the surprising success of Widow’s Bay on AppleTV. It’s a horror comedy, which might be the hardest combination of genres to pull off, that plays out like Twin Peaks meets Parks and Recreation. No show will leave you laughing so hard in one episode, before traumatizing you in the next.
Widow’s Bay Is The Most Original Show In Years
That odd mix of shows makes sense since Widow’s Bay was created by Katie Dippold, a writer for Parks and Recreation. The series takes place in the island town of Widow’s Bay in New England when Mayor Tom (Matthew Rhys) decides to boost tourism to the small community. The catch is that the community, primarily Wyck (Stephen Root) believes the island is cursed.
It’s not a spoiler to say that yes, yes it is cursed, and yes, there are real horrors at work on the island. That’s not surprising. What is surprising is the dry humor and Matthew Rhys’ perfect facial expressions, as the town’s residents will deliver the most absurd lines with a perfectly straight face. If you vibed with the humor of Parks and Recreation, you know what you’re getting into with the odd residents of Widow’s Bay, especially Kate O’Flynn as Tom’s assistant, Patricia. There’s a sequence with her involving a shotgun that is destined to be a social media hit for years to come, and one of those moments that you’ll think, “I’d do the same thing.”
Slapstick Comedy, Horror, And Amazing Sight Gags
Before starting your binge of the first season, avoid as many spoilers as you can. Widow’s Bay sets up mysteries early on with the chained church bell, the strange basement room, a rolling fogbank, and, while it’s not a supernatural mystery, how many Diet Cokes can Town Hall employee Dale consume? His desk is filled to the brim with cans. That can’t be healthy.
Keep your eyes peeled while watching Widow’s Bay as the production team was heavily influenced by The Simpsons usage of sight gags. Some are called out with blatant shots, others exist in the background of a conversation, but put together, they make the town of Widow’s Bay an absurdist version of Twin Peaks.
No one had supernatural slapstick down on their 2026 Bingo card, but here we are. While Netflix pulled the plug on The Boroughs, Widow’s Bay has already been confirmed for a second season, which is good considering the stakes-raising season finale ends by revealing a whole new layer to the mystery of the island. We have a long wait until Season 2 premieres, giving you plenty of time to watch the show of the Summer, and you can still convince your friends you were a fan of Widow’s Bay before it was cool. ]
Widow’s Bay Season 1 is now streaming on AppleTV.
Entertainment
Don’t pay $199 for Windows 11 Pro when it’s currently just $13
TL;DR: Microsoft Windows 11 Pro is down to just $12.97, giving users an easy OS upgrade with advanced security, productivity tools, gaming features, and Copilot AI.
Some upgrades just feel right. This is one of them.
If your PC has been running a little sluggish or you’ve been meaning to bring your system up to speed, Windows 11 Pro is just $12.97 (reg. $199) — a rare, time-sensitive offer that rewards quick, savvy decisions.
Mashable Deals
This isn’t about chasing trends; it’s more about giving your computer the modern foundation it deserves. Windows 11 Pro brings a sleeker UI, better multitasking, and enhanced security — all in a one-time lifetime license.
Think of it as the difference between driving a reliable car and suddenly upgrading to one with a smarter dashboard, smoother handling, and built-in security features.
For professionals, creators, and power users, this upgrade also unlocks features like Hyper-V, Windows Sandbox, BitLocker encryption, and seamless Azure AD integration — tools that make a real difference when you’re working across projects or managing sensitive data.
And yes, Windows 11 comes with Copilot, Microsoft’s AI-powered assistant that can summarize pages, change settings, or even help you generate code on the fly. It’s like having a co-pilot (literally) inside your OS.
Mashable Deals
But you don’t need convincing — you already know a smart upgrade when you see one. Get Windows 11 Pro for just $12.97 (reg. $199).
StackSocial prices subject to change.
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