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io9’s review argues The Boys’ fifth season starts strong but ends bloated and unfocused, with overlong setup and recycled jokes that undercut the finale’s impact, though Homelander remains entertaining and a few standout performances keep it watchable.
Season 5 reorients For All Mankind from Earth to Mars, aging Ed Baldwin while a new generation—Alex, Kelly, Lily—takes the lead as Mars fights for independence, with Earth–Mars ripple effects (AI, policing, corporate power) shaping the saga. The Mars-centric story starts slower and with fresh faces, but sharpens into high-stakes drama and eventually expands beyond the red planet, setting up a bold future; it premieres March 27 on Apple TV+ with weekly episodes through May 29.
Pixar's Hoppers, directed by Daniel Chong, is a bold, funny, and emotionally rich forest adventure where Mabel (Piper Curda) uses a sci‑fi consciousness transfer to rally animals against a destructive mayor. Blending sharp humor with darker, surprising moments, it channels Up‑like heart and Avatar‑esque setup, all supported by stunning animation and a strong environmental, found-family message. It’s a standout, potentially among Pixar’s best, and opens March 6.