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Forgotten Sci-Fi Series With Nickelodeon Star Gets New Life On Netflix
By TeeJay Small
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If you grew up watching the golden era of Nickelodeon programming, including such classic shows as Drake and Josh, iCarly, and Ned’s Declassified School Survival Guide, you’re definitely familiar with prolific actress-turned-author Jennette McCurdy. The young woman, who released her shocking memoir I’m Glad My Mom Died back in 2022, is best known for starring as Sam Puckett in such shows as iCarly and Sam and Kat, though she has gone on to star in a handful of roles before pivoting exclusively to writing. One such forgotten series starring McCurdy includes Between, a critically panned sci-fi outing that is currently streaming on Netflix.
Jennette McCurdy Stars In Between
Like most people who watched Between, I happened to randomly stumble across the thumbnail while browsing Netflix recently. The series, which looks like the kind of thing you might expect from a student film on YouTube, caught my eye once I recognized the familiar face of Jennette McCurdy.
Given that I’d just finished reading her heart-wrenching book for the third time, she was fresh on my mind, and even fresher on my algorithm. I had mixed feelings about checking the show out, given McCurdy’s misgivings about her acting career outlined in I’m Glad My Mom Died, though ultimately my curiosity got the better of me.
For those who have never heard of Between, the Netflix series centers on a group of teens in a small suburb by the name of Pretty Lake. One day, a mysterious disease wipes through town, quickly infecting and killing everybody over the age of 21. Obviously, this development plunges the neighborhood into a Lord of the Flies-style abject chaos, which is only exacerbated when the entire area is deemed a quarantine zone and cut off from the outside world.
Behind-The-Scenes Issues
Between ultimately ran for only two seasons, both of which are available in full on Netflix, though the real interesting story of the show seems to be the numerous tales of behind-the-scenes mayhem. As you can expect with any series starring child and young adult actors, there was a lot of teenage angst floating around the set, which made it extremely difficult to maintain continuity.
Actors would routinely change their look and hairstyle without permission from the studio, prompting costumers, makeup artists, and hairdressers from the show to scramble to keep up. Furthermore, Jennette McCurdy was forced to portray a character who was deeply pregnant while filming Between, despite the fact that she was struggling with eating disorders and body dysmorphia at the time.
While some tales about the production of Between on Netflix sound like run-of-the-mill Hollywood issues, others are significantly more serious. Apparently, a live tiger was set loose while the series was in active production after the wild beast slipped away from its handler. Luckily, nobody was injured, but the situation was obviously untenable and could have quickly become a serious tragedy.
Streaming On Netflix
Critics were quick to lambast the series for its use of cliches, stiff acting, and poor-quality visual effects. Today, Between touts a fully rotten critic score of only 22 percent on Rotten Tomatoes. Still, the series, which initially aired in Canada on Citytv, has found some new life on Netflix, primarily from viewers like me who were curious to see McCurdy take on a role beyond her tenure with Nickelodeon. Those interested in checking this one out can stream Between on Netflix today.
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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?
This license comes with:
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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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