Stranger Things S5 finale X review: Here's how fans are reacting to the climax
Stranger Things season 5 concludes with Hawkins finding peace, but Eleven’s fate remains deliberately ambiguous. The Duffer Brothers chose hope over certainty, leaving fans with an emotional, open-ended farewell
01 January,2026 07:21 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentStranger Things 5: Jamie Campbell Bower's transformation into villain Vecna
Vecna’s transformation in Stranger Things 5 relies heavily on practical prosthetic makeup, taking nearly seven hours daily to apply, with CGI used only to enhance details. The physical effects shape Jamie Campbell Bower’s performance, creating a realistic, menacing villain
01 January,2026 05:53 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentStranger Things Season 5 finale: Will El reunite with the gang? Makers reveal
The Stranger Things Season 5 finale leaves Eleven’s fate ambiguous after her apparent sacrifice to stop Dr Kay. The Duffer Brothers confirm the ending is intentionally open, rooted in hope and belief rather than certainty
01 January,2026 04:22 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentVecna vs Netflix: Stranger Things finale causes massive streaming meltdown
Netflix released the Stranger Things finale on December 31, but massive traffic briefly crashed the app. Fans flooded X with memes, frustration and jokes blaming Vecna, turning the outage into a viral moment as the decade-long series ended
01 January,2026 11:20 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentKhatron Ke Khiladi 15 to Subedaar, top shows to watch in 2026
Streaming turns super-sized in 2026 as OTT lines up edgy thrillers, grand period epics, and fan-favourite sequels. Expect bigger casts, bolder stories, and worlds that don’t fit inside the frame
01 January,2026 08:11 AM IST | Mumbai | Letty Mariam AbrahamDoes the Stranger Things finale hint at Steve Harrington's death? Find out
Jim Hopper urges Eleven to fight one last time, for the sake of her friends, and for the days that await them after all of this is over, setting the tone for a showdown driven by emotion as well as spectacle
31 December,2025 01:07 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentKaran Tacker calls it 'most disturbing experience' on being a part of Bhay
Karan Tacker discusses the psychological toll of portraying real-life paranormal investigator Gaurav Tiwari in his latest outing ‘Bhay’. The actor calls it the most disturbing experience of his life
30 December,2025 07:56 AM IST | Mumbai | Letty Mariam AbrahamNetizens react to Sunil Grover's mimicry as Aamir Khan, call it better than AI
Sunil Grover wowed fans on The Great Indian Kapil Show with a spot-on impersonation of Aamir Khan, complete with look, mannerisms and witty banter. His mimicry sparked hilarious moments, drew praise online, and left many viewers briefly mistaking him for the Bollywood superstar
29 December,2025 06:50 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentMouni Roy runs for life after hearing leopard's spine-chilling roar on her trek
The 'Naagin' actress shared another hint in the form of another video of something exciting being made in the kitchen.
28 December,2025 02:30 PM IST | Mumbai | IANSBridgerton season 4 trailer: Benedict goes in hunt of his Cinderella, watch
Bridgerton Season 4 Part 1 will centre on Benedict Bridgerton’s romantic journey with the mysterious Lady in Silver. The newly released trailer teases a Cinderella-inspired love story filled with fantasy, masks, and longing
26 December,2025 03:56 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentJamie Campbell Bower reveals Vecna's inspiration in Stranger Things 5
Jamie Campbell Bower opens up about his approach to playing Vecna, revealing that he would question each move of Vecna's to understand his mental state
26 December,2025 01:54 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentBeyond Genres: How South Indian OTT Is exploring emotion through technology
South Indian OTT storytelling is undergoing a shift where technology becomes central to emotional conflict, shaping how characters love, doubt, and make choices. This “Emotion-Tech” narrative reflects the psychological impact of algorithms, data, and constant digital exposure on human relationships
25 December,2025 11:00 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentNoah Schnapp says child actors need therapy as they live an 'abnormal life'
Noah Schnapp said that while growing up, he was always saying the wrong things or being embarrassed by not taking certain things seriously, which was difficult under the public eye
25 December,2025 05:19 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentBIGG BOSS 19 HOUSE TOUR: Politics Meets Style- Sleek Living, Dreamy Design
The brand-new Bigg Boss 19 house is finally revealed and it’s nothing short of spectacular. From the stylish living room to the dreamy corners designed for drama, this season’s house sets the stage for bigger twists, politics, and non-stop entertainment. Designed by Omung Kumar and Vanita Garud, the BB19 house is built around the theme of politics and power, blending style, strategy, and storytelling like never before. Expect stunning visuals, bold interiors, and spaces that will spark intense rivalries and alliances.