Netflix’s Squid Game is approaching the end of the line, so with season three just a couple of weeks away, now’s the perfect time for the final trailer to drop and remind us why we’re all watching, and what might be going on in player 456’s head right about now.
TV show news, trailers and reviews
Welcome to Geek Native's TV section, your guide to the best of the small screen. From epic fantasy series and sci-fi sagas to the latest superhero shows, we cover the television that fuels our geek passions. This is your hub for news, reviews, and a whole host of trailers to keep you ready for the next big premiere.
Our TV coverage has a special focus on Anime, with a dedicated section for the latest news and reviews from Japan. We also explore the ever-growing world of Online Shows, including the popular 'Actual Play' series where tabletop adventures come to life on screen. Whatever you're watching, you'll find it discussed here.
KiwiRPG Week returns, showcasing Aotearoa’s TTRPG talent and Te Ao Māori creativity
The vibrant and innovative tabletop roleplaying game scene in New Zealand (Aotearoa) is gearing up for its annual celebration as the fourth KiwiRPG Week kicks off on June 15th.
Short film: Red Iron Road – Family of Vurdulak
You can watch Family of Vurdulak for free on YouTube. The horror animation is the first episode in the Red Iron Road series.
Incredibly intense ‘Alien: Earth’ full trailer gives us the best look at the new series yet
Finally, we got the drop for FX’s full trailer for Alien: Earth, and it looks intense, terrifying and utterly freakin’ BADASS!
Short film: Spice Frontier – Escape from Veltegar
It seems weird and wrong to recommend a 30-minute animation that tells 3/4rds of a story… but I wouldn’t do it if Spice Frontier – Escape from Veltegar wasn’t worth every minute.
Dan Da Dan gets an official season 2 trailer
As this trailer makes clear, there’s stunning and fluid animation by Science SARU. What I call “madcap hijinks” others call breakneck pacing and an ability to seamlessly juggle disparate tones while developing endearing characters.
Anime excitement builds with Ani-May deals and industry insights from Cannes
Underscoring anime’s rising prominence, Mitchel Berger, Senior Vice President, Global Commerce, Crunchyroll, recently participated in a significant discussion at the Cannes International Film Festival. During the “Animation Day x Streamers Forum | From Streaming to the Big Screen – How Anime Is Driving Cinema,”
Critical Role announces theatrical rebroadcasts of 2025 Live Shows
The rebroadcasts are part of Critical Role’s 10-year anniversary celebration, which includes a live tour with stops in Australia and the United States.
Beyond the Gamepad: How Black Mirror Interrogates the Reality of Gaming
Charlie Brooker’s Black Mirror (season 7 released recently) has carved a unique and often unsettling niche in contemporary television.
Netflix has removed ‘Bandersnatch’ and lets its interactive era die a death
Netflix has closed the book on its short-lived interactive era, removing the interactive choose-your-own-adventure movie Black Mirror: Bandersnatch, along with Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt: Kimmy vs. The Reverend, from today (12th May).
