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See One Piece Going Full Kill Bill In The First Great Action Scene Of The Year

By Jonathan Klotz
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Netflix’s One Piece live-action series continues to outpace every other adaptation, anime or not, but Season 2 Episode 3, “Whiskey Business,” makes a strong case for the series to be one of the greatest Netflix action series of all time. For the first time this season, fans are able to see Roronoa Zoro (Mackenyu) cut loose, and the result is a non-stop swordfight from the first floor of a tavern to its roof. Zoro versus 100 Baroque Works agents may bring to mind Kill Bill’s The Bride against 100 Yakuza, except there’s a catch: One Piece did it first.

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The pairing of the serious swordsman Zoro with the Baroque Works agent Mr. 9 (Daniel Lasker) mixes oil and water. Mr. 9’s foppish crown and attempts at being an over-the-top villain make him the opposite of the taciturn Zoro, which is why, when Zoro is finally able to cut loose in his pursuit of the assassin, it’s oh so very satisfying. For the first half of the episode, the Straw Hat Pirates think the town of Whiskey Peak is a pirate-loving sanctuary, until the reveal that it’s a front for Baroque Works.

When Zoro walks into the tavern, he knows that everyone inside is a Baroque Works agent. What Mr. 9 eventually realizes is that Zoro isn’t trapped in the building with them. Baroque Works is trapped inside with Zoro. For 10 minutes, the deadliest swordsman in the East Blue carves through 98 agents, making his way up to Mr. 9, where he finally uses the Three-Sword Style. It’s as satisfying as the moment when John Wick finally made it to the top of the stairs. 

One Piece’s fight choreography is a little different thanks to the Devil Fruit powers. “Whiskey Business” sticks out because Zoro doesn’t have any. He’s the best there is at what he does. The result is a grounded fight, unlike anything seen in the live-action adaptation so far. Mackenyu is up to the task, considering he’s the son of the legendary Sonny Chiabi, who you might know from dozens of martial arts shows and films over six decades, or maybe you only know him as Hanzo Hattori, the swordsmith from Kill Bill

Zoro’s Rampage Came Before Kill Bill

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It’s hard not to think of the iconic Kill Bill sword fight when watching “Whiskey Business.” Uma Thurman and Quentin Tarantino put together an iconic sword fight with a lone hero against 100 assailants, which had been done before, many times, but few were as stylish. One Piece’s Whiskey Peak arc first aired in 2001, and fans watched Zoro take down Baroque Works in Episode 65, two years before Kill Bill hit theaters. If anything, Tarantino could have been a little influenced by the anime

The rest of the episode, which cuts out the anime’s Zoro and Luffy duel, is equally as fantastic. Baroque Works takes center stage as the villains of the season, and the Straw Hat Pirates get a new direction for their journey through the Grand Line. “Whiskey Business” will, as with the anime arc, be remembered more for Zoro getting the spotlight and redefining what fights can look like on a massive streaming budget. 


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Trump admin has viral DOGE videos taken down. Theyre already back up.

Last week, viral videos of two former staffers of the Elon Musk-led government agency DOGE went viral. The videos offered a rare, behind-the-scenes look at how DOGE was run and how cuts to federal funding were determined.

On Friday, a federal judge ordered the videos be removed after a complaint from the Trump administration.

However, much to the chagrin of the U.S. government, internet archivists and forums like Reddit’s r/datahoarders have already re-uploaded backups of the videos.

The American Council of Learned Societies (ACLS), the American Historical Association (AHA), and the Modern Language Association (MLA) originally hosted the hours-long depositions of two former DOGE employees, Justin Fox and Nate Cavanaugh. Fox and Cavanaugh had been deposed as a result of a lawsuit from the three organizations regarding DOGE’s cuts to the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH).

The depositions of the two DOGE employees quickly went viral. Fox’s interview especially spread after clips were made of his inability to explain exactly what DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion) was, regardless of the fact that DEI was his reasoning in cutting funding to specific projects or groups. The DOGE staffer shared how programs were flagged for cuts if they were tagged with terms such as “Black” or “LGBTQ+” but terms like “caucasian” or “heterosexual” were not flagged. Other clips showcased how the DOGE employees used ChatGPT to determine what programs to cut.

According to the Trump administration, the online mockery of the former DOGE staffers put the them in real, offline danger. The government told the judge that Fox specifically had been the subject of harassment and even death threats.

As a result of this request, Judge Colleen McMahon ordered that the ACLS, AHA, and MLA “take any and all possible steps to claw back” the DOGE deposition videos from the internet.

ACLS, AHA, and MLA made an argument that this was a First Amendment issue and that the videos were in the public interest as they involved “testimony from senior government officials on matters of great public concern.”

The judge denied their request and deferred the matter to a hearing on Tuesday. The hours-long depositions of Fox and Cavanaugh were removed shortly after on Friday.

However, despite the judge’s order, little could be done to remove the many viral clips from the deposition that had been uploaded all over social media.

Furthermore, internet archivists and self-described data hoarders had already ripped the entirety of both videos before they were removed from YouTube. Since their removal, the two full depositions have already been re-uploaded to sites like the Internet Archive. The subreddit r/datahoarders has also provided torrents of the two videos, so anyone who wants them can download the depositions locally to their own computers as well.

Regardless of what the judge decides at the hearing, it seems pretty clear that the internet has reached a verdict. These deposition videos of two DOGE staffers will always be available online in one form or another.

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The best Hulu deals and bundles in March 2026

HULU BUNDLES: Hulu is offering a range of bundle deals so you can stream from its impressive library without breaking the bank.


The best Hulu deals and bundles in March 2026:


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There’s a wide range of excellent shows and films to watch on Hulu. From Springsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere to season two of Paradise, it’s a library that’s full of options to keep you entertained this spring.

If these have caught your eye and have you itching to sign up for Hulu, we’re here to help you get the best deal. Outside of the standard ad-supported and ad free plans, there are quite a few bundle deals available with Hulu that are worth exploring if you’re looking to save some cash. This includes a great limited-time deal on the Disney+ and Hulu Bundle, which is offering the first three months for just $4.99 per month. This offer only runs until March 24, so now is the time to sign up.

Considering Hulu and Disney Plus have recently increased their prices, there’s no better time than now to find a way to save through bundles. Below you can find details on Hulu’s best bundles at the moment — alongside information on both its ad-supported and ad free plans, if you just want the basics — offering you a way to save on the service without going overboard on spending.

Best Disney+ bundle deal

Get your first three months for $4.99 per month

Why we like it

For those interested in the ad-supported Disney+ and Hulu Bundle, there’s a limited-time offer that runs until March 24. Both new and eligible returning subscribers can get the first three months of the plan for $4.99 per month. Usually it costs $12.99, and your plan will automatically renew at that price after the promotional period comes to an end. You can cancel this function at anytime though:

Unfortunately, this deal does not apply to the Premium ad-free version of this plan. This option is still available for $19.99 per month, as usual.

Best HBO Max bundle deal

$19.99/month with ads, $32.99/month ad-free

Why we like it

This is one of the best Hulu bundles available at the moment. Starting at $19.99 per month, this bundle grants you access to Hulu, Disney+, and HBO Max’s streaming services for a much lower price than what you’d pay for the three of them separately. It’s an incredible deal to take advantage of, especially if you’ve already got Disney+ and HBO Max subscriptions. There are two plans to choose from with this bundle, and they are:

Best student deal

Hulu with ads for $1.99/month

Why we like it

If you’re a student enrolled at a university, you can score a Hulu (with ads) plan for even lower than the above bundles. Hulu’s Student Deal gives eligible college students the ability to buy a Hulu (with ads) plan for just $1.99 per month. Hulu notes that the deal lasts “so long as student enrollment status remains verified,” then it goes back up to the standard monthly price.

Best ESPN bundle deal

Why we like it

Alongside the big Hulu, Disney+, and HBO Max bundle, Hulu also has plans for sports fans that throw in ESPN Select or ESPN Unlimited. According to ESPN, “ESPN Select includes ESPN+ content only. Fans who want ESPN+ exclusively may subscribe to the ESPN Select plan. ESPN Unlimited includes all of the ESPN networks and services, including ESPN+.” 

The Disney+, Hulu, ESPN Unlimited Bundle, which has ads, is available for $35.99 per month. The Disney+, Hulu, ESPN Unlimited premium bundle without ads is available for $44.99 per month.

Hulu’s monthly plans

If you’re just looking to jump straight into Hulu’s library without any fancy bundles, there are a couple of subscription options to consider. The ad-supported tier comes in at $11.99 per month, but you’ll get your first month free, which is a great way to test the waters and see if it’s the right fit for you. If you want to go ad free, that’ll cost you $18.99 per month. Unfortunately, this plan does not offer a free trial like its ad-supported sibling.

If you really want to go big on a streaming investment, there’s the Hulu + Live TV plan. This costs a whopping $89.99 per month for its ad-supported plan, but comes with plenty to keep you busy. Hulu + Live TV (with ads) gets you access to 95+ channels, unlimited DVR, Disney+ (with ads), ESPN Select (with ads), and Hulu (with ads). If you want to go even bigger with the ad-free plan — which offers Hulu (no ads), Disney+ (no ads), and ESPN Select (with ads) alongside Live TV — it’ll cost you $99.99 per month. The ad-supported plan also offers a free trial, but for just three days instead.

Wondering what to watch once you get set up with a Hulu plan or bundle? We’re here to help with that as well. Have a look at our roundups of the 30 best comedies on Hulu, the 25 best sci-fi movies on Hulu, and the 26 best horror movies on Hulu to start building your watchlist. And if you’re in the mood to binge-watch a show, check out our breakdown of the 25 best shows on Hulu.

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Turn 15 minutes into personal growth with this summary app

TL;DR: Learn something new in just 15 minutes with a lifetime subscription to Headway Premium, now $50.99 with code MARCH15 until March 29.


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Want to expand your mind without having to totally rearrange your day? Headway Premium can help, allowing you to digest the key concepts from nonfiction books in just 15 minutes so you can learn new things on your lunch break. Right now, you can secure a lifetime subscription for only $50.99 with code MARCH15 through March 29.

We’ve all got jam-packed schedules, so finding time to finish an entire book can feel like a luxury. Headway Premium knows that, and instead makes it easy to learn key ideas and insights from the world’s best sellers in just 15 minutes. You can even pick between reading and listening to professionally narrated summaries, depending on what works best with your day.

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More than 15 million people are already taking advantage of self-growth with Headway Premium. While these concise summaries don’t replace reading that whole book, they’re an excellent way to learn something new and discover topics you’d like to explore further.

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