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Moon Lee as Chiang Hsiao-tung (left) and Tseng Jing-hua as serial killer Li Jen-yao in a still from Had I Not Seen the Sun. Photo: Netflix
Netflix

Review | Had I Not Seen the Sun: Netflix’s ridiculous serial killer romance

In this Taiwanese Netflix romance, a serial killer is interviewed nine years after his crimes by a reporter who is plagued by nightmares.

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Fame and celebrity

Everything you need to know about Rhea Seehorn, who plays Carol in Pluribus

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Celebrity style

The best outfits from Hulu’s All’s Fair – from Kim K to Glenn Close

Britain

‘There’s hardcore porn on TV’: ferry apologises after adult film seen by children

DFDS, the Danish ferry operator, said it was ‘very sorry’ over the incident during a France to UK journey. The channel has been removed.

Chaos ensued on a ferry as an adult film mistakenly aired after an F1 race, leaving children distressed. Photo: Shutterstock
Korean drama reviews

Moon River: Kang Tae-oh, Kim Se-jeong in meandering romcom K-drama

K-drama Moon River, a body-swap romcom set in the Joseon era, starts slowly. Hopefully, Kang Tae-oh and Kim Se-jeong can get things moving.

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Celebrity Families

Meet Sofía Vergara’s adopted sister Sandra Vergara, who’s on Selling Sunset

Sandra was encouraged by Sofía’s son Manolo to do the reality show, now back for its 9th season – her past credits include hosting a show with RuPaul.

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Fame and celebrity

Meet Sophia Lillis, who plays Carrie Finch on Peacock’s All Her Fault

The actress is only 23, but she’s already played a younger Amy Adams and acted in a Wes Anderson movie – now she’s starring opposite Dakota Fanning.

Sophia Lillis at the 2023 Berlin International Film Festival. Photo: @sophialillis/Instagram
Netflix

Review | Last Samurai Standing: 1800s Japan meets Squid Game in bloody Netflix drama

Thrilling saga with Junichi Okada as a warrior in a deadly race across Japan gives a new perspective on a sadistic premise we’ve seen before.

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Fame and celebrity

Who is Jake Lacy, who plays Peter on Peacock’s All Her Fault?

Lacy was known for playing nice guys on TV – then came the first season of The White Lotus, and now he’s in a new series with Sarah Snook.

Fame and celebrity

Who is Odessa A’zion, who plays Tallulah in Rachel Sennott’s I Love LA?

Born to showbiz parents – including a mum who was in Grease 2, Big Bang Theory and Young Sheldon – A’zion is emerging as a talent to watch.

Odessa A’zion plays Tallulah in I Love LA. Photo: @odessaazion/Instagram
K-drama news

Latest K-drama casting news: Kim Ji-won, Kim So-hyun and more

Kim Ji-won will headline investigative thriller Detective Park Mi-ok, while Kim So-hyun is in talks to star in a drama with Choo Young-woo.

Kim Ji-won in a still from Queen of Tears.
Korean drama reviews

The Manipulated: Ji Chang-wook returns for punchy revenge K-drama

Framed for a crime, Ji Chang-wook’s character seeks vengeance against a diabolical mastermind in Disney+ K-drama The Manipulated.

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Korean drama reviews

Review | As You Stood By: well-meaning domestic violence K-drama is a clumsy miss

Netflix’s As You Stood By tackles domestic violence – a worthy subject, but the K-drama falters with melodrama and incoherent storytelling.

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Hong Kong celebrities and icons

Profile | How actor Anthony Wong survived terrible films, ‘shut out’ by mainland China

From humble beginnings, Anthony Wong overcame adversity to become one of Hong Kong’s top actors and a man unafraid to speak out.

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Actor Anthony Wong stays active in local theatre and collaborates with filmmakers. Photo: Felix Wong
Korean drama reviews

Nice to Not Meet You: Lee Jung-jae switches gears in romcom K-drama

Lee cheekily plays a superstar actor sick of being typecast opposite Lim Ji-yeon’s reporter in this understated, easy-going romantic comedy.

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Lee Jung-jae as star actor Lim Hyun-joon in a still from Nice to Not Meet You.
Fame and celebrity

Who is Jordan Firstman, aka Charlie in Rachel Sennott’s I Love LA?

The actor, writer and singer wrote for the sitcom Search Party – but it was his humorous pandemic Instagram series that unexpectedly made him famous.

Asian cinema

Can’t get enough of Another World? 10 animated films set in the afterlife

If you liked Another World, you will love these 10 afterlife animations, with subjects from rabbits and dogs to a pianist and a corpse bride.

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Fame and celebrity

Meet Stephanie Koenig, who plays Gwen Sanders in English Teacher

She began on Broadway, then landed a role on The Flight Attendant – now she’s married to her English Teacher co-star.

Stephanie Koenig is making her mark in hit FX sitcom English Teacher. Photo: @stephaniekoenig/Instagram
Paramount

Meet Bella Heathcote: from the Neighbours soap to playing Cleo in Tulsa King

Her impressive résumé includes Tim Burton’s Dark Shadows, Pieces of Her alongside Toni Collette, and now Sylvester Stallone’s latest outing.

Apple TV+

Meet Néstor Carbonell, who plays Yanko Flores on The Morning Show

A third-culture kid born to Cuban parents, Carbonell got his big break in Suddenly Susan, before appearing in The Dark Knight Rises, Lost and Shōgun.

Celebrity style

How to Style like the cast of Stranger Things, from Sadie Sink to Finn Wolfhard

The Netflix hit’s final series drops in November and December – here’s some wardrobe inspo so you can dress like your favourite cast member.

’Tis the season to be inspired by the Stranger Things cast’s autumn looks – from left: Finn Wolfhard, Natalia Dyer, Noah Schnapp and Sadie Sink. Photos: Getty Images via AFP; Variety via Getty Images; FilmMagic; Getty Images
K-drama news

11 of the best new K-drama series to watch in November 2025

Catch all the new shows, from the third season of Taxi Driver to a Joseon era drama to Nice to Not Meet You with Squid Game’s Lee Jung-jae.

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Lee Jung-jae in a still from Nice to Not Meet You, one of a host of new K-dramas to watch in November.
Apple TV+

Meet Boyd Holbrook, who plays fan favourite Bro Hartman on The Morning Show

From Kentucky roots to Hollywood star, the latest addition to the Jennifer Aniston and Reese Witherspoon drama is shaking things up in season 4.

Netflix

Meet Timothy Simons, who plays Sasha in Nobody Wants This

While his character’s marriage is on the rocks, the actor is a devoted family man who’s been married since 2008 and has two children.

Korean drama reviews

The Dream Life of Mr Kim: Ryu Seung-ryong leads workplace satire on Netflix

Ryu Seung-ryong plays a middle-aged salaryman whose life begins to unravel in this new drama that satirises the supposed ‘Korean dream’.

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Ryu Seung-ryong in a still from The Dream Life of Mr Kim, a new Korean drama on Netflix. Myung Se-bin and Cha Kang-yoon co-star.
Obituaries

‘Fawlty Towers’ actress Prunella Scales dies peacefully at home at 93

The British actress was watching ‘Fawlty Towers’ the day before she died, just months after her husband of 61 years, actor Timothy West.

Prunella Scales poses for the photographers at the premiere of “Keeping Mum” in 2005. Photo: AP
Fame and celebrity

Meet Arian Moayed, who plays therapist Dr Andy in Nobody Wants This

The actor is best known for his roles in Succession and Inventing Anna, but he was also nominated for a 2011 Tony for a play starring Robin Williams.

European cinema

How Macau and Hong Kong inspired Colin Farrell’s Ballad of a Small Player

Farrell and Edward Berger share why Macau was a ‘perfect setting’ for a tale about an erratic gambler and how he finds reprieve in Hong Kong.

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