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The best sci-fi show on the air currently is Apple TV+’s Severance. Created by Dan Erickson, the series (which is directed by Ben Stiller) throws us into the world of Lumon. And each week, we’re left on the edge of our seats.
The show itself is interesting because it is meant to premiere on Friday’s on Apple TV+ and air weekly. The issue is that the episodes actually drop the night before. So if you’re trying to be ready at your television the minute the episode drops, it might get a little confusing for you.
The best sci-fi show on the air currently is Apple TV+’s Severance. Created by Dan Erickson, the series (which is directed by Ben Stiller) throws us into the world of Lumon. And each week, we’re left on the edge of our seats.
The show itself is interesting because it is meant to premiere on Friday’s on Apple TV+ and air weekly. The issue is that the episodes actually drop the night before. So if you’re trying to be ready at your television the minute the episode drops, it might get a little confusing for you.
How Bioshock’s Storytelling Still Resonates in Chaotic Times
The world is on fire, but I needed to find some water. Between inflation, elections, and the general audacity of the world, I needed a mental break. When everything feels like it’s unraveling at the seams, sometimes the best thing to do is return to something familiar—something that once brought you joy. So, in these trying times, I decided to revisit Bioshock, one of my favorite games of all time.
Outside feels like Rapture post-Andrew Ryan, and I needed to go back to where the madness at least made sense. There’s something oddly comforting about a world where the dystopia is so well-crafted, so intentionally chaotic, that you can’t help but be captivated by its beauty and horror. Bioshock ain’t just a game—it’s a philosophy class wrapped in horror and gunfire.
The Art of Intelligent Storytelling
Every time I replay it, I find something new—like rewatching The Wire and catching a bar that flew over my head the first time. Bioshock is proof that video games, when done right, are Black Auntie-level storytellers—they know how to weave history, life lessons, and drama into something unforgettable. This game was ahead of its time, like a preacher dropping gems in the pulpit before the congregation even realizes they needed the message.
It starts with a plane crash, a desperate swim through flaming wreckage, and a lighthouse standing ominously in the middle of the ocean. From the moment you step inside and the doors close behind you, Bioshock does something few games can: it tells a story not just through dialogue, but through the environment itself. The descent into Rapture is baptismal, literally and metaphorically. As the bathysphere sinks below the waves, you’re met with the voice of Andrew Ryan—Rapture’s architect, dictator, and chief gaslighter—delivering his infamous monologue:
“Is a man not entitled to the sweat of his brow? ‘No!’ says the man in Washington, ‘It belongs to the poor.’ ‘No!’ says the man in the Vatican, ‘It belongs to God.’ ‘No!’ says the man in Moscow, ‘It belongs to everyone.’ I rejected those answers. Instead, I chose something different. I chose… Rapture.”
And just like that, you’re in it. You’re locked into a world where the ideology of unchecked ambition has rotted into a nightmare.
From its political themes of unfettered capitalism to the illusion of free will, Bioshock delivers a layered narrative that still hits in 2025. The first time I played I was just trying to survive the Splicers, dodging their crazed rants, and swinging wrenches like my life depended on it (because it did). But replaying it now, with a different lens, I see so much more.
The entire game plays with agency and control—who really has power? Who is manipulating who? And of course, the game’s most famous twist: You were never free. Every action you took was under someone else’s command. “Would you kindly?” was never just a polite request. It was a leash.
And that? That’s why Bioshock is different. This ain’t just “bad guys versus good guys.” It’s about ideology, manipulation, and how easy it is to believe we’re in control when, in reality, we’re just following the script someone else wrote.
The Details: A Love Letter to the Little Things
The first time you enter Rapture you’re greeted by the remains of what was once an opulent utopia. The grand marble floors are cracked, the neon signs flicker with half-dead light, and water leaks through every crevice—reminders that this city, no matter how ambitious, was never built to last. Posters litter the walls, advertising Plasmids with the enthusiasm of ‘50s cigarette commercials. Statues of Andrew Ryan stand tall, cracked and crumbling under the weight of his own hubris.
But the real magic of Bioshock is in its storytelling beyond the main plot. You don’t just see Rapture’s decline—you hear it. Through scattered audio logs, the ghosts of Rapture’s past whisper their regrets, their warnings, their madness. You hear a mother crying over her baby, only to realize she’s holding a revolver. You hear a man descend into insanity as he realizes his fortune means nothing in a world with no structure.
Then there are the Splicers themselves—the terrifying, mask-wearing addicts of Adam, the genetic drug that destroyed Rapture. These aren’t just mindless enemies; they used to be people. If you listen closely, you’ll hear them muttering pieces of their past lives—scraps of old conversations, echoes of their former selves. A woman singing to a baby carriage that holds only a revolver. A man rehearsing a speech for a party that will never happen.
The way this game was crafted you know the devs weren’t just making a shooter—they were cooking.
And the Easter eggs? Next level. Did you know if you check Sander Cohen’s apartment after killing him you’ll find him watching a recording of you fighting him—because in his mind, you were just another piece of his “art”? Did you know there’s a secret room with the names of the developers hidden inside? This is the kind of detail that makes a game timeless.
There’s world-building, and then there’s this.
Netflix, Please Don’t Fumble This Bag
Of course, with great games come great Hollywood adaptations, and that’s where my anxiety kicks in. Netflix better put some respect on Bioshock’s name, because if they fumble this like they did Cowboy Bebop (Which I didn’t think was god-awful, but it wasn’t great), I’m writing a formal complaint.
(Editor’s Note: A BioShock movie from director Francis Lawrence was announced in February 2022, but very few updates have emerged since as reported by Collider back in 2023. A recent update from the director this year mentions “that although the budget for the film had been reduced due to restructuring at the company — it would get made.“)
I have one request: Would you kindly not mess this up? If this adaptation turns out bad, I’m packing my bags and heading to Rapture myself. They better not give us a “Budget Halloween City Big Daddy,” or I will riot. And I swear, if they turn this into some half-baked, “inspired by” nonsense with actors who look like they just showed up for the check, I will lose it. This better be a Lupita-in-Us-level performance, not some “I’m just happy to be here” acting.
Bioshock deserves better.
Returning to Rapture, Finding Joy
As I navigate this revisit to Bioshock, I realize it’s more than nostalgia—it’s a reminder of what great storytelling can do. It’s proof that games can be more than mindless entertainment. They can be philosophy, art, history, and warning signs all at once.
For now, I’ll keep revisiting Rapture where, even amidst chaos, there’s at least a sense of intention—something the real world could learn from, especially the powers that be. In a time when control, corruption, and uncertainty feel all too familiar, escaping to a city beneath the sea almost feels…grounding.
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A woman was harassed, mocked, threatened with pepper spray, and violently dragged across the floor of a Republican town hall meeting by a group of men because she spoke during Rep. Ron Mendive’s address.
The horrific altercation is just one of many disturbing instances of violations of free speech since Donald Trump took office. To name a few incidents, the Department of Justice contacted Rep. Robert Garcia because he spoke out against Elon Musk and called him a “d*ck” during a DOGE subcommittee meeting. Meanwhile, former NFL player Chris Kluwe was arrested for giving an anti-Trump speech at a city council meeting in California to peacefully protest the dedication of a plaque to Trump at a public library. Days after Trump’s inauguration, a meteorologist was fired for criticizing Musk on her personal Instagram page. The president of the NYU chapter of College Republicans was also forced to resign because she didn’t embellish Barron Trump’s college experience.
In the ‘90s, Scream led to a swath of teen ensemble horror franchises like Final Destination and I Know What You Did Last Summer. It’s now officially back into the game with last year’s hit movie and another film coming soon. So, it is not surprising that the franchise is inspiring others to dust off their dormant universes and return back for more gore. Deadline reports that an I Know What You Did Last Summer sequel will release on July 18, 2025 and, in an Instagram post, Jennifer Love Hewitt confirmed her return as Julie James. The film is currently in production.
More recently, the actress posted a letter with that infamous plain scribble to Instagram. There are a few things to glean from here.
First, it could indicate that Julie James has more of a leading role than we initially thought she would. It is possible for her to be helping the next generation but perhaps she interacts with a younger group of people because she’s a teacher or working with them in some capacity. Second, the envelope has “Julie James” on it, which means that she may not have married Ray Bronson. Of course, not every married woman takes her husband’s last name but it has also been many years since last film. People break up and maybe its another killer with a hook who brings them back together, like Gale and Dewey from Scream.
The final observation is that Julie is living in North Carolina, but not in her small town. While the address is fictional, Raleigh is very much so a real city and the capital of NC that’s centrally located in the state. The first film takes place in Southport, NC, which is a coastal town, and the second film showed in her college in Boston. What made Julie move back to her home state? What’s going on with her family? It is all very interesting.
Freddie Prinze, Jr. is also officially returning for the I Still Know What You Did Last Summer sequel and reprising his role as Ray Bronson. In an interview with The Hollywood Reporter, Brandy basically says “I wanna be down” with the upcoming I Know What You Did Last Summer action. We do love us some Karla Wilson, who survived the events of I Still Know What You Did Last Summer. But, we haven’t heard any word of her being on set and filming as Karla. It has been years since the events of that movie and perhaps Karla did the smart thing and got far, far away from Julie and Ray.
“I need them to give me a call because I survived in that movie!” Brandy affirmed. “I came out in the end, bloodied up, ready to go. I did not die in that film… Jennifer, Freddie, hit me up.”
According to The Hollywood Reporter, Madelyn Cline, Sarah Pidgeon, Tyriq Withers and Jonah Hauer-King are all in talks to star in the movie. Jennifer Kaytin Robinson is set to direct this sequel.
The I Know What You Did Last Summer sequel could follow a format similar to what we saw in Scream (2022). Legacy characters like Julie James and Ray Bronson will return to help newer people get through a horrific antagonist is a win for longtime fans and new ones, too. It would be interesting, though, considering that the last time we saw these I Know What You Did Last Summer characters, it seemed that the hooked killer was about to murder them. Of course, this could have simply been Julie’s bad dream.
Thankfully, a canceled fourth film with their confirmed deaths didn’t take place. We will see how it all goes down this summer when the film hits theaters.
Originally published on February 7, 2023.
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