Thales to recruit more than 9,000 new employees in 2026

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DOHA, Qatar, 18 February 2026-/African Media Agency(AMA)/- Thales, world leader in high technologies for Defence, Aerospace and Cybersecurity & Digital, plans to recruit more than 9,000 employees worldwide in 2026.

These hiring prospects follow the recruitment of 8,800 employees in 2025, exceeding the initially announced target of 8,000 new talent. Over the past 5 years, Thales has recruited at least 8,000 people per year to support the growth dynamics of its three business sectors.

In 2025, Thales received 1.4 million applications worldwide, exceeding its record of one million CVs received in 2024. The Universum ranking positioned Thales in first place amongst the most attractive employers for engineering school students in France (and second place in 2024).

Strengthening the diversity of teams and management committees remains a priority for the Group. In 2025, women accounted for 32% of all recruitments. 69% of the Group’s management committees are composed of at least 4 women and Thales aims to reach 75% in 2026.

In 2026, Thales plans to recruit 150 people in the Middle East and Africa with 60 in the United Arab Emirates and 30 in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

In France, Thales will recruit 3,300 people, including 1,630 in the Ile-de-France, 290 in Brittany, 280 in Nouvelle Aquitaine, 270 in Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur, 250 in Occitanie, 220 in Centre-Val de Loire, 180 in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes and 130 in Pays de la Loire.

In addition to the 9,000 external recruitments, and thanks to the variety of Thales’ three business sectors, roles and geographies, 3,500 employees will benefit from internal mobility. Additionally, the Group’s “Learning Company” approach, with more than 35 internal academies, will enable employees to develop their skills, thereby maintaining Thales’ expertise at the highest level worldwide.

Thales is committed to advancing the integration of people with disabilities, with an employment rate of over 7% in France in 2025.

Around 40% of new arrivals will be assigned to engineering (software and systems engineering, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, and data) and 25% to industry (technician, operator and engineer positions).

Thales reinforces commitment to inspire and support young talent in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM)

Thales is dedicated to fostering the careers of young people and places strong emphasis on welcoming apprentices and interns, particularly in France, where it will support 1,700 trainees and 1,600 apprentices from Bac+2 to Bac+5, as well as 1,000 third-year and 500 second-year students in 2026. For these young people, these opportunities serve as a stepping stone to future employment. In 2025, apprentices and interns accounted for 15% of Thales’ recruitment in France.

Through its “Vocation Makers” programme, Thales is actively engaging with young people ages 6 to 18 to spark their interest in science and technology. This is achieved through site visits and educational presentations in schools. In 2025, the Group met with 250,000 students worldwide, ranging from primary to high school levels.

In parallel, Thales has launched the STEM for All’s programme, a scholarship and mentorship initiative in partnership with the French Academy of Technologies. The programme is designed to support and inspire young students from disadvantaged backgrounds who aspire to pursue careers in STEM. In its inaugural year, 40 awards were given in France and Belgium, each including a €5,000 grant and one-year of mentorship from a Thales employee. In 2026, STEM for All will be expanded in 2026 to countries including the Czech Republic, Poland, Greece, Romania, Italy, Germany, the Netherlands, Brazil and South Korea.

“We take great pride in seeing Thales’ appeal grow stronger year after year. The talented individuals who join us are driven by a desire to contribute to the development of sovereign, innovative, and sustainable solutions that the world needs more than ever. Together, we shaping the future by inspiring an increasing number of young people, especially young women, to pursue careers in science and technology.”
Patrice Caine, CEO of Thales

Candidates interested in the positions available at Thales can find out more and apply online at https://www.thalesgroup.com/fr/candidat and here for STEM for All.

Distributed by African Media Agency (AMA) on behalf of Thales

About Thales
Thales (Euronext Paris: HO) is a global leader in advanced technologies in advanced for the Defence, Aerospace and Cyber & Digital sectors. Its portfolio of innovative products and services addresses several major challenges: sovereignty, security, sustainability and inclusion.
The Group invests more than €4 billion per year in Research & Development in key areas, particularly for critical environments, such as Artificial Intelligence, cybersecurity, quantum and cloud technologies.
Thales has more than 83,000 employees in 68 countries. In 2024, the Group generated sales of €20.6 billion.

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Cape Town Restaurants Serving Iftar For Ramadan 2026

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As Cape Town’s Muslim community welcomes the holy month of Ramadan, the city’s halal restaurants open their doors for specially curated iftar experiences, from buffets to set menus and everything in between.

This year, Ramadan in South Africa is expected to begin on the evening of Tuesday, 18 February 2026, with the first day of fasting on Wednesday, 19 February. The holy month will last 29 or 30 days, ending on or around 18 March 2026. Eid al-Fitr, the celebration marking the end of Ramadan, will take place between 19 and 20 March 2026.

Iftar, or Boeka (the Cape Malay term commonly used in Cape Town), marks the time when Muslims are allowed to eat and drink after a long day of fasting from dawn until sunset.

If you are looking for halal restaurants to break your fast or experience this tradition, here are some options:

126 Cape Kitchen & Cafe, Hyatt Regency Cape Town

Cape Town Restaurants Serving Iftar For Ramadan 2026

Located on the ground floor of the Hyatt Regency Cape Town, 126 Cape Kitchen & Cafe is inspired by the rich traditions of Bo-Kaap. The restaurant offers a fusion of Malay and Indian flavours. Enjoy their iftar buffet from 6-10pm, featuring traditional dhaltjies and samoosas, an array of salads and sides, and mains like bobotie, butter chicken, Penang lamb curry, and briyani.

Prayer facilities are available at the hotel.

Location: 126 Buitengracht St, Cape Town City Centre
Price: R350 for adults, kids under 12 pay half price. The à la carte menu will not be available.
Contact: Visit www.hyattrestaurants.com

Barakat at Time Out Market Cape Town

Barakat at Time Out Market will be offering complimentary water and dates to all guests to break their fast-during the month of Ramadan. The special includes butter chicken, served with a choice of samoosa and traditional Boeber for dessert.

Location: The Old Power Station, Dock Rd, Victoria & Alfred Waterfront
Price: R160 for the butter chicken, including a samoosa and boeber.
Contact: Visit www.instagram.com/barakat_tm

Cardamom Kitchen

If you’re on the go and want nourishing halal meals, Cardamom Kitchen has a selection of frozen meals, perfect for an easy iftar and suhoor. See the menu here. 

Location: 14 Sergeant St, Rondebosch East, Cape Town
Price: Various. Contact: 087 265 2262 or email info@cardamomkitchen.co.za

Bo-Kaap Deli, Bo-Kaap

Bo-Kaap Deli will be hosting iftar every Friday and Saturday from 5:30 pm to 10 pm. Guests can order from the menu and enjoy complimentary savouries and soup. A dedicated prayer area is available inside the restaurant.

Location: 114 Church St, Bo-Kaap
Price: Various.
Contact: Call +27 76 346 6207

Nouveau Coffee and Grill, Century City

Nouveau Coffee and Grill’s buffet experience is perfect for gathering with family and friends. Expect a generous spread featuring your choice of soups, a fresh salad selection, grilled queen prawns, a South Indian butter chicken, a Durban-inspired masala breyani, the pasta of the day,

and a variety of desserts to end on a sweet note. There is a dedicated prayer area at the restaurants for guests to use.

Location: Shop 3, Century Village Centre, Century City
Price: R330 for guests over the age of 12, and R195 for children under 12. The à la carte menu will not be available.
Contact: Visit nouveau.co.za

Cova Cafe, Sea Point

Get your matcha and coffee fix after you break your fast at Cova Cafe. The cafe has introduced their Ramadan Seasonal late-night hours from Thursday to Saturday, from 9.30pm-11.30pm. Falooda and Karak Tea will also be available.

Location: Shop 2, 401 St Johns Rd, Cape Town
Price: Various.
Contact: Visit www.instagram.com/covacafe.sa

Aladdin, Cape Town City Centre

Indulge in a traditional Syrian meal at Aladdin during iftar. The curated set menu offers a choice of signature dishes, including chicken kofta, beef shish kebab and ribs, tender lamb shank served with rice or mashed potatoes, succulent lamb chops, and a variety of flavorful chicken specialties. Your meal begins with complimentary soup, fresh dates, and water. The Coowatool Islam Mosque is located across the road, making it convenient for guests to perform their evening prayers after their meal.

Location: 210 Loop St, Cape Town City Centre
Price: R210pp.
Contact: Call +27 63 065 7064

Alhambra Restaurant, Lansdowne

Indulge in a three-course dinner every Friday and Saturday during Ramadan at Alhambra. Start by choosing from a variety of delicious starters, then move on to hearty mains like creamy Alfredo pasta, tender sirloin, flavourful chicken and prawn dishes, juicy lamb chops, or a

generous seafood paella. Be sure to leave room for something sweet to round it all off. You’ll also be treated to a samoosa, a halfmoon, a koeksister, a date, and a refreshing falooda shot. The Masjid Al-Furqaan Mosque is within close vicinity. Booking is essential.

Location: 409 Imam Haron Rd, Lansdowne
Price: From R220pp. A kiddies’ menu will be available.
Contact: Call +27 21 697 1214 or visit: al-hambra.co.za/

On The Square at The Capetonian

On The Square at The Capetonian is going all out with a daily Ramadan Iftaar Buffet. Break your fast the traditional way with dates, followed by the chef’s soup of the day served with freshly baked breads and a cold buffet. When it’s time for mains, enjoy the chef’s curry of the day (beef or mutton) with basmati rice, flavourful Kabsa Mandi, grilled spicy chicken shiwaya, comforting roasts, pasta dishes, and fish. Finish off with decadent desserts, fresh fruit, and bottomless tea and coffee.

Location: Pier Place, Heerengracht St, Foreshore
Price: R275 per person for adults and half price for children under 12.
Website: capetonian.co.za/dining-on-the-square/

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The Best Museums To Visit In Cape Town

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With its rich and storied history, Cape Town has a lot to offer visitors. Our world-class museums showcase a glimpse of the city’s past, delving into struggles and the country’s road to freedom.

Here are some of the museums in Cape Town that are worth the visit.

The Iziko South African Museum 

Right in the middle of the historic Company’s Garden, the Iziko South African Museum is home to 1,5 million items of cultural and scientific significance. You’ll see traditional outfits from the last century, learn more about fossils and ancient insects, and view stone tools made by people 120,000 years ago. 

Location: 25 Queen Victoria Street, Gardens, Cape Town. 
Price: R80. 
Website: Find out more here. 

Iziko Slave Lodge 

The Iziko Slave Lodge is a powerful reminder of the hardships enslaved people once faced in South Africa. As one of Cape Town’s oldest buildings and a place where slaves once called home, it holds centuries of deeply rooted history.. Today, the museum explores the long and painful legacy of slavery through thought-provoking exhibitions, alongside temporary displays that put a spotlight on human rights awareness. Upstairs, the tone shifts slightly with fascinating collections of ceramics, silverware, and even ancient Egyptian artefacts. 

Location: Corner Adderley Street and Wale Street, Cape Town. 
Price: R80. 
Website: Discover more about the museum. 

District Six Museum 

Few areas are as vivid an example of the Apartheid regime as District Six. A once racially diverse and vibrant community, the original residents were forcibly removed from the area when the National Party government declared it a “white group area”. It started taking shape in the late ’80s, just after the powerful Hands-Off District Six conference and officially opened in 1994 with its first exhibition, Streets: Retracing District Six. 

The museum is more than just a collection of photos and artefacts, it’s a living tribute to the people who once called District Six home. Its permanent exhibition, Digging Deeper, shares powerful personal stories from former residents, making it a deeply moving stop for both locals and visitors who want to understand the soul of the city. 

Location: 25A Buitenkant Street, District Six, Cape Town. 
Price: From R60. 
Website: Explore the District Six Museum 

Cape Town Museum of Childhood 

The Cape Town Museum of Childhood is a playful, interactive space that brings joy, memories, and childhood stories to life for kids and grown-ups alike. As the first museum of its kind in Africa, it offers a unique look at how childhood has been experienced, remembered, and celebrated over time. From toys and games to personal stories and cultural traditions, the museum showcases a fascinating collection of childhood-related exhibitions from across South Africa. Whether you’re visiting with little ones or just young at heart, it’s a feel-good experience that invites curiosity, connection, and conversation. 

Location: 3 Milner Road, Rondebosch, Cape Town. 
Price: Free. 
Website: Find out more here. 

Long March to Freedom 

Brush up on your history in the most unique way! The Long March to Freedom is an outdoor exhibition featuring 100 life-size bronze sculptures of South Africa’s most famous heroes. From Nelson Mandela to Walter Sisulu, the Long March to Freedom transports you through the lives of these heroes and their role in the country’s 350-year journey.  

Location: Century Boulevard, Century City, Cape Town. 
Price: Between R20-R75. Children under 6: free. 
Website: Take the tour. 

Long March to Freedom Exhibition, Cape Town

Cape Town Holocaust Centre 

The Cape Town Holocaust Centre stands alongside the South African Jewish Museum and offers a deeply moving and thoughtfully designed experience. Through powerful stories, photos, film, and interactive displays, the museum takes you through one of history’s darkest chapters, the Holocaust, while also shedding light on other genocides around the world. It’s a space for reflection and learning, with exhibitions that are self-guided, allowing visitors to move through at their own pace. The space encourages understanding, empathy, and remembrance. 

Location: 88 Hatfield Street, Cape Town City Centre, Cape Town. 
Price: Free. 
Website: More information here. 

Castle of Good Hope 

Locally known as “The Castle,” this bastion fort is considered the best-preserved example of a 17th-century architectural structure in the world. A bell tower, situated over the main entrance, was built in 1684. The original bell, also known as the oldest in South Africa, was cast in Amsterdam in 1697 and weighs just over 300 kilograms. 

The Castle also acted as the local headquarters for the South African Army in the Western Cape and today houses the Castle Military Museum and ceremonial facilities for the traditional Cape Regiments. 

Location: Darling Street & Buitenkant Street, Cape Town. 
Price: R50 for Adults and R25 for children and pensioners.
Website: Explore more. 

Castle of Good Hope, Cape Town |Iziko Museums

Iziko Bo-Kaap Museum 

Bo-Kaap is one of the city’s most visited destinations. Beyond the iconic colourful houses, the area has an incredibly fascinating history. Many of the residents are descendants of enslaved people from Malaysia, Indonesia and various African countries who were forcibly brought to the city in the 16th and 17th centuries. The Bo-Kaap Museum is the perfect place to discover the history of the area. Be sure to check out depictions of the life of a typical Malay family. 

Location: 71 Wale Street, Schotsche Kloof, Cape Town. 
Price: R80. 
Website: Visit here. 

Robben Island Museum 

This well-known Cape Town attraction has a very chequered past. It was originally a refreshment station for explorers when the Dutch Settlers were in the Cape. It was later used as a leper colony and animal quarantine station. However, the island is most famous for being a political prison during the apartheid regime. Its most notable prisoner, Nelson Mandela, served 18 years in the island’s prison. Visitors to the island can expect an insightful tour by former political prisoners, which includes a visit to Mandela’s cell and a ferry ride.  

Location: Tours depart from The Nelson Mandela Gateway, which is located in the V&A Waterfront, close to the red Clock Tower. 
Price: R600 for adults and R310 for children. 
Website: www.robben-island.org.za 

Warrior Toy Museum

Escape into a childhood dream of toys, models, ships, trucks, aeroplanes and toy soldiers at the Warrior Toy Museum in Simon’s Town. The museum boasts over 4000 model cars, 500 dolls and teddy bears and has a special sale section for those who want to start their own collection. 

Location: 1067 King George Way, Simon’s Town, Cape Town
Opening Times: Daily from 10am to 4pm
Price: Various
Website: bit.ly/3W8zshA 

Toy Museum Simons Town

Rust en Vreugd

Rust en Vreugd was built on what was then the outer limits of the city in 1777 for a high-ranking official of the Dutch East India Company. In the early 1960s, it was restored and converted into a gallery space when William Fehr donated his private collection of works of art on paper (watercolours, prints and drawings) to the people of South Africa. Visitors will get to see part of the collection.

Location: 78 Buitenkant Street, Cape Town City Centre, Cape Town
Opening Times: Thursdays and Fridays, from 9am to 4pm 
Price: R60 (Free entry on commemorative days)
Website: www.iziko.org.za/museums/rust-en-vreugd

Rust en Vreugd, Cape Town | Iziko Museums

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17 Belly-Hiding Winter Dresses With Built-in Flattery

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Dressing for winter doesn’t have to mean hiding behind oversized layers or settling for shapeless silhouettes. With the right design details, a dress can instantly create a sleeker, more balanced look while still feeling cozy and wearable. These winter styles are proof that built-in flattery makes all the difference.

Each option below features thoughtful elements that help smooth the belly and define your shape naturally. Think effortless wrap dresses you can reach for on busy mornings and still feel confident walking out the door. Best of all, these flattering finds start at just $24, making them easy to add to your winter rotation.

17 Belly-Hiding Winter Dresses With Built-in Flattery

Brunch-Ready Beauties

1. Our Favorite: Not only does this belted knit maxi slim the waist, its vertical stripe details visually slim as well.

2. Curve-Accentuating: A belted wrap dress like this one highlights the waist while softly skimming the midsection.

3. Waist-Slimming: Thanks to its cinched waist, this flowy maxi dress offers shape without clinging.

4. Mocha Moment: Not only does this stunning eyelet dress have a pretty design, but it also has built-in pockets.

5. Belted Beauty: With smartly placed pleats, this belted knit midi avoids clinging and stays flattering.

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6. Our Favorite: Office-ready and refined, this pleated knit dress falls smoothly through the midsection.

7. Two-in-One: For more casual days, you’ll want to reach for this Dressing for winter that’s a skirt and long-sleeve all in one.

8. Pleated Perfection: This pleated wrap dress delivers a smooth, polished silhouette that looks good from every angle.

9. Fabulous Flowy: From meetings to dinner plans, this elegant knit maxi offers a sleek, belly-skimming fit.

Casual Weekend Styles

10. Our Favorite: This fit-and-flare midi proves comfort doesn’t have to come at the expense of a flattering fit.

11. Has Pockets: For days when function comes first, this built-in flattery comes equipped with handy pockets.

12. Must-Have Maxi: This short-sleeve maxi earns its keep, layering beautifully now and wearing effortlessly into spring.

13. Plaid Perfection: Soft and wearable, this plaid mini dress offers comfort with a flattering, easy drape.

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14. Our Favorite: This wrap maxi dress creates an elegant silhouette that smooths through the torso.

15. Floral Favorite: With its smocked waist, this floral midi dress offers subtle shaping for winter formal looks.

16. Swiss Dot Stunner: This Swiss dot maxi feels made for elevated occasions, with a defined waist and a graceful pleated skirt.

17. Try it Tiered: With its tiered design, this chiffon midi dress cleverly conceals the midsection.

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Ray J Hospitalized With Severe Pneumonia, Heart Pain in Las Vegas: Report

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Ray J is reportedly being treated at a Las Vegas hospital for a severe case of pneumonia.

Ray J, 44, was admitted to the hospital on Tuesday, January 6, with pneumonia and heart pains, TMZ reported on Wednesday, January 7, citing a “source close to the R&B singer.”

According to the outlet, Ray J previously suffered from the illness — which affects the lungs and can be caused by a viral or bacterial infection, according to the Mayo Clinic — in 2021 and “thought he could die.”

Us Weekly has reached out to Ray J’s team for comment. 

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A few weeks prior to his hospitalization, Ray J shared an unusual update via Instagram, revealing that he’s part of a new show called Celebrity Hitchhiker. 

“I’m hitchhiking right now to try to get a place to stay tonight,” he wrote in his December 13 message. “Hopefully I can meet a new family, and it can take me in and teach me about their rules and their goals and life, and then send me on my way to the next destination.”

Ray J had filmed the video in Tampa, Florida, and said that he wanted to make it to Los Angeles in time for Christmas. At the time, he was by himself. 

“I need some food and I need shelter,” he told his followers. “Just a lot of s*** that’s happened. And I just wanna get back home and see my kids. It’s a hitchhiking show, but it’s real though at the same time, and I wanna make it really authentic. I just do it for real on my phone. I mean, I have a camera in there too, but it’s just me.”

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The singer, whose real name is William Ray Norwood, Jr., was arrested on Thanksgiving Day of last year for making threats to his estranged wife, Princess Love. He did an Instagram Live that day, saying that he had “the worst Thanksgiving in the f***ing world.” 

In his Live, he appeared to pull a gun on Love, 41,  and at least one of their children.

“Y’all wanna drive drunk? Y’all wanna drive drunk? Drive drunk. Drive drunk, Princess,” he said, to which Love replied, “Ray, you just pointed a gun— .”

She then called him “a woman abuser.”

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Ray J was released from jail on the day of his arrest, TMZ reported at the time. (Us reached out to his representatives for comment. He has since claimed that he nearly got into a fight with a fellow inmate while behind bars.)

Ray J and Love filmed the early years of their marriage for the VH1 reality series Love & Hip Hop: Hollywood. They tied the knot in 2016 and have filed for divorce multiple times. They share daughter Melody Love, 7, and son Epik Ray, 6. 

Days prior to the incident involving Love, American Express sued Ray J and his company Tronix Network in Los Angeles Superior Court, accusing him of owing a massive credit card debt — $139,849.85, to be exact. He allegedly stopped making payments in May 2025. Ray J has yet to respond to the lawsuit.

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5 Worst TV Shows of 2025, Ranked — No. 1 Has a 36 Percent Rotten Tomatoes Score

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While 2025 certainly had some great TV shows, it also had a lion’s share of terrible series.

If we’re gonna talk about the best of 2025, then we naturally have to talk about the worst. Not every show is gonna be a hit, not every season 1 is an Emmy nominee. Many of them simply head to the trash — and some trash even gets a second season.

Watch With Us is rounding up the very bottom of our TV watches this year, from an ill-fated Suits spinoff to a goofy political thriller starring Robert De Niro.

We’ve picked and ranked the five worst shows that 2025 had to offer.

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5. ‘Pulse’ — Netflix

If The Pitt was the best medical drama of 2025, then Pulse may have been the worst. The show follows a group of surgical and emergency residents at Maguire Hospital, a trauma center in Miami, as they all vie for the same thing: the position of Emergency Medicine Chief Resident. The residents navigate their personal and professional lives as they handle various medical crises while dealing with the fallout of a massive scandal at their place of work.

Pulse ultimately failed to charm both reviewers and audiences, and it was justifiably canceled shortly after its disappointing debut. Critics ultimately found that Pulse went all-in on tired tropes without doing enough to set it apart from the other hospital dramas like Breathless or even the 86th season of Grey’s Anatomy. If it’s just another medical procedural show, then why not watch something that actually elevates itself like The Pitt? Despite some good acting, poor plotting, annoying characters and a questionable depiction of sexual harassment made this show is one to skip.

4. ‘Zero Day’ — Netflix

Robert De Niro stars as George Mullen, a former United States president who is brought out of retirement by his successor to handle a very special assignment. Mullen has been assigned as head of a group investigating a massive, global cyberterrorist attack that resulted in the deaths of thousands of innocent people. You see a new prestige series starring an acting tour de force like De Niro and you think, “How could it go wrong?”

Well, when it comes to Zero Day, it can go very wrong. The political thriller executive produced by Noah Oppenheim (A House of Dynamite) ends up a totally forgettable experience — a mealy-mouthed commentary on hot-button issues that fails to deliver anything of substance. Even the additional star power of Angela Bassett, Jesse Plemons and Connie Britton can’t help poor screenwriting and middling tension.

3. ‘Monster: The Ed Gein Story’ — Netflix

This is not the first time that Ryan Murphy‘s name will grace this list since the highly prolific showrunner committed multiple crimes against television this year. But perhaps the less offensive to the tastes was Monster: The Ed Gein Story, although it’s really a “lesser of two evils” situation. The third installment of the Monster anthology series follows the life of notorious serial killer Ed Gein while examining his influence on pop culture and true crime.

Critics somehow managed to find more value in Monster: The Ed Gein Story than this list’s next inclusion, All’s Fair, which sports an impressive 6 percent score on Rotten Tomatoes compared to Monster’s 22 percent. The main high point of the show is the ensemble cast’s across-the-board great performances and some stellar production design as well. However, most found Monster to be a repulsive contortion of Gein’s persona while failing to meaningfully comment on pop culture — the only thing Monster: The Ed Gein Story does is indulge in the very thing it wishes to admonish.

2. ‘All’s Fair’ — Hulu

The only reason All’s Fair isn’t number one on this list is that while the show was universally panned by critics, it received enough hate-watches from audiences to justify its continued existence — but just barely. It’s one of those Emily in Paris situations, where the car crash on the side of the road makes drivers wanna crane their necks and get a good look, even though they shouldn’t. It’s the same situation with All’s Fair,  Murphy’s legal drama about an all-female law firm in Los Angeles that managed to clinch a series renewal.

A show that receives the moniker from numerous critics as being “one of the worst shows ever made” is unfortunately going to get a lot of people to watch out of curiosity for how exactly a show could be that bad. In the end, All’s Fair isn’t even a “so bad it’s good” situation because the show is too boring, too shallow and poorly written, to be entertainingly awful, all while helmed by an absolutely forgettable performance from Kim Kardashian.

1. ‘Suits LA’ — Peacock

The television “Flop of the Year” award goes to Suits LA, a remarkably ill-conceived spinoff of Suits predicated on the fact that people enjoyed checking out Suits when it was added to Netflix. But trying to exploit the streaming success of an older show doesn’t mean that a creatively uninspired spinoff is going to generate the same success. The creators behind Suits LA seemed not to understand what made Suits so good to begin with, and instead of trying something new and interesting, they just create the same thing a second time — but worse.

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Suits LA simply tries to transpose the narrative of Suits onto a different setting, but without any of the writing, acting or editing that made the original a great, breezy and bingeable watch. Plus, the show already had a failed spinoff with Pearson back in 2019, which was cancelled after one season and starred one of Suits’ most compelling characters. If a show with an original character couldn’t work, why did they think they could capture magic with an all-new cast playing poorly-written characters? If All’s Fair at least has hate-watch intrigue, Suits LA absolutely has nothing to justify watching it.

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