I consider it a professional responsibility as an editor here at CinemaBlend to try and watch as much film and TV as I can. I watched 166 new releases in 2025, and I can't even give you a rough count of how many shows I watch to keep up with – the aim being to grasp a proper understanding of the broad media landscape and be able to speak on different titles with authority. One series I haven't yet caught up with since it premiered early last year is Paradise, and based on recent commentary from Stephen King, I'm getting the sense that I'm really missing out.
Posted to social media last night, the author's thoughts about one of Hulu's premiere shows is the lead story in this week's edition of The King Beat, but it's not the only headline: a satisfying tease is now online for the new audiobook recording of "The Body," and King has some tried and true advice for fans and young readers after one of his books has been banned from public schools in Utah. There's a lot to discuss, so let's dig in!
