This article includes spoilers for Shōgun (and Game of Thrones too). It is a spectacular sight. Five armies, each serving one of the great clans and regents of feudal Japan at the end of the Sengoku period, gather on a field at Sekigahara. Nothing less than the fate of the realm hangs in the balance, and Lord Ishido Kazunari (Takehiro Hira) is about to be delivered the fatal blow when a letter reveals his betrothed, Lady Ochiba-no-kata (Fumi Nikaido), has thrown in her lot with their mortal enemy. The slaughter which is to commence against him will be immense. … Or so we’re told. Because all o ..read more

In the world of television, a “pilot” episode is the one chance you have to make or break your show getting to air. If it doesn’t make the cut, it’s consigned to the film vault of history, never to be seen. It’s extremely unheard of for a franchise to get two pilots. Star Trek: The Original Series being one of those rare second chances. Bafflingly it’s been assumed for years that Mighty Morphin Power Rangers had three pilots. As Tony Oliver, co-writer and developer of the Power Rangers pilot, first revealed at Power Morphicon in 2007, “the pilot episode, which turned into the first episode [“D ..read more

This article contains spoilers for The Sympathizer through episode 3. With the HBO original limited series The Sympathizer, adapting the award-winning 2015 novel of the same name by Viet Thanh Nguyen, audiences get four Robert Downey, Jrs. for the price of one. The Academy Award-winning actor, who also executive produces the series through his production company Team Downey, plays four distinctly different characters over the course of the story. By the series’ third episode, all four of Downey’s characters have not only been introduced, but begun interacting with each other on-screen as the s ..read more

Warning: contains major finale spoilers for ITV’s Red Eye. By the end of ITV’s Red Eye, Richard Armitage’s character Dr Matthew Nolan had been awake for (approximate calculation) a gazillion hours. Even if he hadn’t been shot saving Hana (Jing Lusi) from that bullet, he’d still have ended the series in a hospital bed due to exhaustion-related organ failure and having blood sugar lower than the Mariana Trench. (He never got that vegan airline meal, remember. Double G&Ts are refreshing but lack essential nutrients.) Dr Nolan will pull through though, and when he does, he may require a lucid ..read more

Funko has been dominating the world of collectibles for well over a decade now. With iconic lines such as their beloved Funko Pops! to acquiring other brands like Loungefly, Funko has established themselves as the premiere destination for all things fandom. The group is always searching for ways to innovate and introduce new concepts in the marketplace. This is showcased by the company moving into a new frontier with a Den of Geek exclusive reveal of their latest premium toy-line. Introducing Jumbo Chan. Jumbo Chan represents Funko’s latest foray into the world of high end toys for the most h ..read more

This article contains spoilers for the entire Knuckles live-action TV-series. Knuckles the Echidna. He’s rougher than the rest of them, the best of them, tougher than leather, as his famous theme song boasts. Introduced all the way back in Sonic the Hedgehog 3 on Sega Genesis as the titular hero’s nemesis, the spike fisted loner has gone on to become a key part of the franchise’s cast. Reinterpreted over the years as everything from a rapping treasure hunter in Sonic Adventure to a chosen-one savior that, as a baby egg, was nuked by radiation in the Archie comic series. The Sonic movies haven ..read more

Doctor Who has a habit of taking a throwaway line and making it into a big deal. In 60th anniversary special “Wild Blue Yonder”, Russell T. Davies wrote what seemed like a passing joke about Isaac Newton mishearing the word ″gravity″ as “mavity” before committing to the bit and changing the word in the timeline from that point onwards, making the gag not so inconsequential after all. Mavity isn’t alone in the show’s history. Throwaway lines have been seized upon and expanded over the years, some by the show’s fandom, but also by its writers. What started as world-building, texture or a dramati ..read more

An uncanny understanding of character dynamics and superior cast chemistry have made Stranger Things the defining science fiction drama of the last decade. Although fans love the special effects and evil enemies omnipresent in the series, showrunners the Duffer brothers have always grounded the story in character development. Mike’s (Finn Wolfhard) and Will’s (Noah Schnapp) potential romance, Eleven’s (Millie Bobby Brown) backstory as a lab rat, and Hopper’s quest for fatherhood have all amalgamated into an irresistible mix of plotting that feels novelistic and addicting for viewers.  As ..read more

While there are many different roles and projects that Annie Potts can be recognized for, the actress has warmed our hearts and made us laugh out loud as Meemaw for the past seven years on Young Sheldon, the prequel spinoff of The Big Bang Theory.  The series gave fans insight into Sheldon’s childhood in East Texas and more importantly, his loving and hilarious family. Unfortunately, all good things must come to an end and on May 16, we will have to say goodbye to the Cooper family in a two-part series finale.  Before that tearful day, however, Den of Geek had the opportunity to spea ..read more

This Star Trek: Discovery article contains spoilers. As both a prequel and sequel to various versions of the Star Trek franchise, Star Trek: Discovery often includes unexpected easter eggs and references to the entire saga. The latest episode, “Mirrors,” is no exception, as it brings back a famous Star Trek ship, as well as answers questions about a mysterious alien species, which has been around since the 1990s. From references to the goatee version of Spock, to some deep-cuts from Deep Space Nine, and even a tribble joke, Discovery’s easter eggs in season 5, episode 5 aren’t messing around ..read more