Today's Connections Hints & Answers For July 12, 2025 (Puzzle #486)

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June 24, 2025 · 4 min · 786 words · Julia Ballard

Virgin River: How Old Muriel Is (& Her Age Gap With Cameron) Explained

While Netflix is famous for prematurely canceling its shows,Virgin Riveris one of the longest-running series on the streaming platform, and that’s largely due to its gripping romantic storylines — making a case for why the genre should be taken more seriously. The show premiered in 2019 and is still going strong, with anupcomingVirgin Riverseason 7announced in 2024. ThoughVirgin Rivercenters on nurse practitioner Mel, retired movie star Muriel St. Claire is just as big a fan favorite....

June 24, 2025 · 4 min · 727 words · Hannah Harris

Which JoJo's Bizarre Adventure Lead Is the Best: A Complete Guide to Anime's Most Iconic Crew

One of the biggest trademarks ofJoJo’s Bizarre Adventureis its framing as an anthology series. While there’s always some sort of overarching narrative, every story is largely disconnected from the ones that come before and after them in terms of plot and themes, so not only does no story ever feel too repetitive, but it’s also somewhat easy for someone to jump into any story they want, as well. Every story inJoJo’s Bizarre Adventureis different, and that especially shows itself in their protagonists....

June 24, 2025 · 8 min · 1542 words · Matthew Horton

Who The Gilgo Four Are In Netflix's Gone Girls: The Long Island Serial Killer Documentary, Explained

Netflix’s documentary,Gone Girls: The Search for the Long Island Serial Killer,gives an update on the Gilgo Beach serial killings. The story was first made into a film calledLost Girls, which was released before the prime suspect was arrested for the murders.The ending ofLost Girlsstressed that the murders had not yet been solved, and it is fascinating to watch now that there has been a breakthrough in the case.Gone Girlsis one of thegenuinely scary true-crime documentaries on Netflixand is largely told from the perspectives of the victims' loved ones....

June 24, 2025 · 4 min · 695 words · Jody Richardson

Why Mr. Drummond Visited Sissy's House Before Harmony Got There In Severance Season 2 Episode 8

Warning: This article contains SPOILERS for Severance season 2.Apple TV+’s popular seriesSeveranceis well into its second season, and each episode has brought shocking new reveals. The sophomore outing explores the aftermath ofSeveranceseason 1’s ending, with the characters piecing together the nature of their work at Lumon and Mark (Adam Scott) choosing to begin the reintegration process. The season focuses on the relationships between the characters, specifically between Mark and Helly (Brit Lower), andoutie Mark’s search for Gemma(Dichen Lachman)....

June 24, 2025 · 4 min · 654 words · Rachel Gonzales

Wonder Woman Officially Proves She's a Better Tactician Than Batman (For 1 Major Reason)

Summary WARNING: Contains potential spoilers for Wonder Woman #12!Wonder WomanandRobin’steam-up for DC’s crisis event,Absolute Power, has officially proven Diana Prince’s superior tactical abilities compared toBatman. This shouldn’t be surprising, given her status as an Amazon warrior with millennia of experience, far surpassing the Dark Knight, but for those who believe that experience isn’t enough to determine the superior hero, the latest Wonder Woman comic provides ample evidence. Diana’s tactic of using love achieved more than any of Damian’s tactics, demonstrating the effectiveness of Wonder Woman’s approach compared to Batman’s reliance on fear....

June 24, 2025 · 4 min · 692 words · Cody Allen

“I Don’t Actually Like That Many Musicals”: Why Emilia Pérez Is A Musical Explained By Director

Jacques Audiard elaborates on whyEmilia Pérezis a musical. After being well-received at Cannes and TIFF, the award-buzzing movie finally became available on Netflix this week. The plot follows the story of a drug cartel boss in Mexico who enlists lawyer Rita (Zoe Saldaña) to help her fulfill the dream of becoming the woman she has always been. Although the movie is focused on the titular character trying to amend her criminal past, the filmcontains a series of musical numbers performed by the cast....

June 24, 2025 · 4 min · 787 words · Diane Weber

"It's Not Coming To An End, As Far As I Know":The Simpsons' Finale Fakeout Episode Explained By Producer

The Simpsonsproducer addresses season 36’s fake finale episode and the show’s future. After decades of speculation aboutThe Simpsons' potential end date, the writers elected to tease the audience by releasing the season 36 premiere, “Bart’s Birthday.” The episode sawBart struggling through an AI-generated ending for the show, which would have seen Springfield and its citizens losing their larger-than-life personalities. Bart rejects the ending, leading to a reset and revealing that the entire episode was predicated on the creators mocking the idea of a conclusion to the 35-year-old show....

June 23, 2025 · 4 min · 728 words · Thomas Saunders

"Someone You Love Won't Make It": 8 Characters Who Seem Likely To Die In The Next Empyrean Series Book

Warning: SPOILERS ahead for Onyx Storm by Rebecca Yarros.The Empyrean Seriesisn’t afraid to kill off major characters, and Rebecca Yarros has confirmed that a devastating death is coming in book 4.Onyx Stormhit shelves on January 21, and readers are already eager for the next addition to the series after reading theFourth Wingsequel.Onyx Storm’s cliffhanger endingpromises a much darker narrative whenthe nextEmpyrean Seriesbookarrives, though it could be a while before that happens....

June 23, 2025 · 10 min · 1936 words · Jason Haney

"The Intention Was To Honor And Continue The Original Series:" Daredevil: Born Again Composers Reveal Why They Used The Original Daredevil Theme

Marvel composers Taylor and Andy Newton explain how they reimaginedDaredevil’s iconic main theme for the MCU’sDaredevil: Born Again. Parallel to Marvel Studios' Marvel Cinematic Universe, Netflix’sDaredevilamassed a huge following, paving the way for an interconnected franchise that includedJessica Jones,Luke Cage, andIron Fist, as well as theirDefenderscrossover series. Thanks to the popularity of Netflix’s Marvel shows, Marvel Studios integrated their continuity into the MCU seamlessly, starting withCharlie Cox’s Matt Murdockin three guest appearances and one starring role....

June 23, 2025 · 3 min · 630 words · Thomas Walker

10 Best Bakugo Moments in My Hero Academia

My Hero Academia’sBakugo Katsukiboastsquite the reputation as a fiery, unstoppable hero who never gives up. His Explosion Quirk is one of the most powerful in the series by far, and watching him devise new attacks and Ultimate Moves with it is truly entertaining. Bakugo is also emotionally complex, beginning the series as a bully but rapidly transforming into a caring, selfless individual who exemplifies the term “hero.” ThroughoutMy Hero Academia,so many of the series’most important and pivotal moments have Bakugoat the core....

June 23, 2025 · 9 min · 1718 words · Carlos Miller

10 Kung Fu Movies Where The Student Defeats The Master

The classic dynamic of the student and the master has long been a cornerstone ofkung fucinema, often culminating in the student overtaking and defeating the person who gifted them with their martial arts skills. This can be seen through literal battles where the student surpasses their teacher’s ability and beats them for the first time. However, in other kung fu movies, the defeat can be more symbolic as they utilize the skills they have been given to go further than their teacher was ever capable of, and in the process, the student becomes the master....

June 23, 2025 · 11 min · 2231 words · Tina Thomas

10 Married At First Sight Cast Members Who Should Have Never Been Cast

Summary Married At First Sighthas been known for casting participants who may not be ready for the experiment but are great for reality TV, meaningseveralMAFScast members shouldn’t have been cast at all. Throughout the run ofMarried At First Sight,the series has changed the way it casts its participants, getting more granular about the information they request before the cast members are chosen. With cast members who are looking for a chance at love after feeling like they’ve exhausted all other opportunities,MAFScan be a polarizing experience....

June 23, 2025 · 10 min · 2102 words · Mikayla Hall