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The manga “JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure” has recently released its sixth part “JoJo Stone Ocean” on Netflix. JoJo’s anime adaptation is being handled by David Productions, an anime production company which has been in charge of the adaptation since 2012.

One of Netflix’s Original limited series, “The Queen’s Gambit,” was first released on Netflix on Oct. 23, 2020. This captivating show directed by Scott Frank and starring Anya Taylor-Joy has won 11 Grammys and is critically acclaimed among many.

Denis Villeneuve’s “Dune” came out on Oct. 22, 2021, and made $40.1 million in the box office. This would not classify the movie as a hit by any means, but it’s still respectable. The book “Dune” from 1965 served as the influence for the “Dune” film, as well as “Star Wars” and “Star Trek.” I chronicled much of Dune’s rich filmography in another article. However, the focus of this piece is on only one part of Dune’s filmography, the newest quagmire in the Dune franchise, Dune 2021.

“Eternals” was released in the United States on Nov. 5, 2021. The film was directed by Chloe Zhao and released and produced by Marvel Studios. The film stars Gemma Chan, Richard Madden, Salma Hayek, Angelina Jolie, and many more.

One of my colleagues, Rowan Craig ’23, wrote an opinion for The Plank calling the video game “UFC 4” a fun installment in the “UFC” video game franchise. As a distinguished video game reviewer, I was offended, because “UFC 4” is not fun at all; in fact, it’s a really boring game.

“You,” the intense thriller and drama series available on Netflix, released its long-awaited third season on Oct. 15, 2021. This captivating show that first released on Sept. 9, 2018, has grown immensely in popularity and is a big hit among many teenagers and adults.

“Squid Game,” the South Korean hit Netflix series was released Sept. 17, 2021. “Squid Game”is about a small group of wealthy elites kidnapping and coercing the poor in South Korea, who are in grave debt, to compete in life-and-death versions of popular children’s games. “Squid Game” dystopian themes  incorporate many of the contemporary real world problems that the world faces today.

“Spider-Man No Way Home,” the long-awaited sequel to “Spider-Man Far From Home,” is directed by Jon Watts and will be released on Dec. 17, 2021. Some actors confirmed to be in the movie include Tom Holland, Zendaya Maree Stoermer Coleman, Benedict Cumberbatch, Jamie Foxx, Alfred Molina, J.K. Simmons, and Willem Dafoe.

The dramatic comedy “Ted Lasso” aired its first episode on the streaming service Apple TV+ on Aug. 14, 2020, and the last episode of its 2nd season aired Oct. 8, 2021. The show was developed by Jason Sudeikis, Bill Lawrence, Brendan Hunt, and Joe Kelly. 

In the show, an American Division II college football coach, Ted Lasso played by Jason Sudeikis, is hired to coach for a Premier League soccer team in Britain by its new owner Rebecca Welton, played by Hannah Waddingham. Ted’s coaching abilities are underestimated by both the team and the country but he perseveres because of his undying optimism.