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A variety of Halloween aesthetics abound this spooky season on TikTok, whether they're based on personal favorite Halloween decor, favorite color schemes, or even zodiac signs. Each TikTokker professing their favorite aesthetic has plenty of photo references and an apt name that conveys the type of Halloween style that resonates with them on a personal level.

RELATED: Little Women & 9 Other Movie Recommendations For Fans Of The Light Academia Aesthetic

One of the best parts of Halloween time is snuggling up with a cup of apple cider, a blanket, and a good Halloween movie. Naturally, one's personal aesthetic will affect what kind of films one likes to watch, so choosing a Halloween movie based on the different Halloween aesthetics found on TikTok is a perfect twist on this trend.

10 Vintage Halloween - It's The Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown (1966)

For lovers of vintage Halloween artwork, costumes of the 1920s through '50s, and old-timey Halloween hits like, "This House Is Haunted" by Roy Fox or "The Skeleton Rag" by the American Quartet, this is the perfect Halloween flick.

The Great Pumpkin has memorable moments centered around all of the cute old-school Halloween themes: pumpkin patches, sheet ghost costumes, and cozy, ambient music. It's not the scariest Halloween movie, but this aesthetic is more concerned with vintage vibes than scares. It's the perfect background movie for while you are hand-sewing your costume.

9 Witchy Vibes - Practical Magic (1998)

Those who like to boil cinnamon, cloves, orange slices, and star anise on the stovetop to welcome in the fall season and cleanse their home are the same people who might have a garden of herbs and a steaming cup of herbal tea when one of their friends gets the sniffles from the autumn air. If you love the image of red and brown leaves on cobblestone roads and brick buildings with vines crawling up the sides in a small northeast town, this is the aesthetic for you.

Practical Magic, which has had a resurgence in popularity over the past year, is all about real-life mystical energy (and really amazing outfits) and is the perfect Halloween pick for everyone's resident witchy or warlocky friend. The film also has some perfectly spooky quotes to use for an Insta pic featuring colorful fall flora or a well-decorated witchy kitchen.

8 The Haunted House - The Haunted Mansion (2003)

If fixing up a dilapidated Victorian home and making friends with the resident ghosts sounds appealing instead of scary, then this aesthetic may be the right fit. A creak in the night, walking down a hallway in a flowing night robe armed with a candlestick, maybe you're not quite sure if that portrait moved or not. Ornate decor with detailed woodwork, velvet, and lace -- not to mention cobwebs, are all over this vibe.

RELATED: 10 Inspirations The Haunted Mansion Movie Took From The Disney Ride

Watching The Haunted Mansion is a wonderful pick for those who love old architecture and a good romantic ghost story. The 2003 Disney movie based on the fan-favorite attraction has eerie music, and a sorrowful ghostly host mourning the death of his beloved. There are also, of course, a few good laughs on the part of lead actor Eddie Murphy, and the comical ghostly employees of the mansion.

7 Pumpkin Patch & Farmer's Market - Halloweentown (1998)

This aesthetic is all about small-town life during the Halloween season. There are storefront decorations, fall-time produce, an array of pumpkins to go home and carve, and an orchard for apple picking. Walking around in the crisp air trick or treating around the neighborhood and getting to wear costumes to school are the best parts of the holiday for those who love this aesthetic.

Fans of Halloweentown may not know that they can visit real-life Halloweentown in St. Helens, Oregon, as the city celebrates the movie's aesthetic for the entire October month every year! Additionally, Aggie's home in the film is an operating bed and breakfast in St. Helens, if people want to really get immersed in the world.

6 The "Halloween Party" Aesthetic - Beetlejuice (1988)

Some say the best part of Halloween is a really good costume party, complete with multi-colored lights and decorations, witch's brew punch, "The Monster Mash" and "Thriller." If putting together a Halloween-themed snack tray and creating the perfect spooky and fun playlist fuels excitement for the season, then this aesthetic will resonate with you.

Beetlejuice is the OG Halloween life of the party -- with nonstop shenanigans, bright colors, and a million cool and underrated Tim Burton characters to inspire outfits for a costume contest. It also has that classic '80s movie energy that's perfect for a house party with a few friends --- or a few hundred!

5 Vampires & Gothic Horror - Crimson Peak (2015)

Castles, blood-red accents, an air of gothic mystery, and a love of bats and vampire-chic outfits are the trademarks of this aesthetic. This is often paired with a love of gothic horror novels like Bram Stoker's "Dracula" and Mary Shelley's "Frankenstein." A Halloween spent traipsing around the castles of Transylvania would be a dream vacation for people who identify with this aesthetic.

RELATED: 10 Gothic Horror Movies That Should Be At The Top Of Everyone's List

Crimson Peak is a beautifully dressed and shot gothic horror film that takes place in a gigantic family home complete with a haunting piano in the mountain peaks and snow that turns crimson when it's walked on. It tells a traditional gothic ghost story, where the ghosts aren't ghosts at all, but people with secrets that haunt them.

4 Bonfire Ghost Stories & Ghost Hunting - The Blair Witch Project (1999)

Real-life horror is the bread and butter of this aesthetic. Chilly wind whistles through the trees as friends surround a fire and trade their ghost experiences -- each trying to scare everyone more than the last story. Lovers of this aesthetic have definitely downloaded a ghost hunting app on their phones before, and they know the location of every haunted place within a 100-mile radius of them.

The Blair Witch Project truly frightened audiences into thinking it was real when it was released -- partially due to the film's marketing. The promo for the 1999 found-footage movie included missing posters for the cast, adding an extra layer of anxiety and fear for moviegoers. This, of course, wasn't true and the cast was perfectly fine -- but it does make for a good aesthetic.

3 Pumpkin Spice Lattes & Cozy Sweaters - Twitches (2005)

A solid Halloween DCOM with cuddling up underneath a fuzzy blanket, some twinkling orange lights, and autumn plaid decorative pillows is a perfect fall night for those who love this aesthetic. Naturally, there's a stop at Starbucks along the way to pick up some PSLs and an autumnal baked good.

A not-so-scary Disney Halloween movie is the go-to here. Fans of this aesthetic want a good laugh or two, some cute witchy outfits, and a good soundtrack. Twitches tell the story of twin witches with colorful and adorable early 2000s looks who discover their powers and combine their strengths to defeat their bad guy: The Darkness.

2 A Night At The Drive-In - Psycho (1960) & The Shining (1980)

For this aesthetic, October is about evening drives to look at the changing colors of the leaves, flannel layers under denim jackets, and hot apple cider while enjoying a movie with family or on a date. A black and white flick at a late-night double feature is exactly what the doctor ordered for people who enjoy this aesthetic.

Psycho and The Shining lend themselves perfectly to double-feature pairing. The eerie natures and slow burn of the motel and hotel duo are what make them true iconic classic horror movies. Don't forget to stock up on snacks in the car beforehand -- or sneak them in under the blanket.

1 The Costume Shop - The Rocky Horror Picture Show (1975)

The smell of rubber masks is in the air and the anticipated arrival of Halloween costume shops popping up in empty storefronts is eagerly anticipated by fans of this aesthetic. Patrons of this aesthetic have designated inspiration boards on their Pinterest pages for all of their costuming ideas. They learned how to sew before they were born, and they would never limit themselves to one costume each Halloween season.

For those with this eclectic and avant-garde taste, not just any Halloween movie will do. The Rocky Horror Picture Show, a hard-to-find cult classic about a couple who happens upon aliens from Transexual, Transylvania, calls to fans' intense love of group and couples costumes and extravagant attention to detail. With the many outfit changes throughout the offbeat musical horror, the lavish and edgy aesthetic created during the film provides more than enough inspiration for a DIY or five.

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A variety of Halloween aesthetics abound this spooky season on TikTok, whether they're based on personal favorite Halloween decor, favorite color schemes, or even zodiac signs. Each TikTokker professing their favorite aesthetic has plenty of photo references and an apt name that conveys the type of Halloween style that resonates with them on a personal level.

RELATED: Little Women & 9 Other Movie Recommendations For Fans Of The Light Academia Aesthetic

One of the best parts of Halloween time is snuggling up with a cup of apple cider, a blanket, and a good Halloween movie. Naturally, one's personal aesthetic will affect what kind of films one likes to watch, so choosing a Halloween movie based on the different Halloween aesthetics found on TikTok is a perfect twist on this trend.

10 Vintage Halloween - It's The Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown (1966)

For lovers of vintage Halloween artwork, costumes of the 1920s through '50s, and old-timey Halloween hits like, "This House Is Haunted" by Roy Fox or "The Skeleton Rag" by the American Quartet, this is the perfect Halloween flick.

The Great Pumpkin has memorable moments centered around all of the cute old-school Halloween themes: pumpkin patches, sheet ghost costumes, and cozy, ambient music. It's not the scariest Halloween movie, but this aesthetic is more concerned with vintage vibes than scares. It's the perfect background movie for while you are hand-sewing your costume.

9 Witchy Vibes - Practical Magic (1998)

Those who like to boil cinnamon, cloves, orange slices, and star anise on the stovetop to welcome in the fall season and cleanse their home are the same people who might have a garden of herbs and a steaming cup of herbal tea when one of their friends gets the sniffles from the autumn air. If you love the image of red and brown leaves on cobblestone roads and brick buildings with vines crawling up the sides in a small northeast town, this is the aesthetic for you.

Practical Magic, which has had a resurgence in popularity over the past year, is all about real-life mystical energy (and really amazing outfits) and is the perfect Halloween pick for everyone's resident witchy or warlocky friend. The film also has some perfectly spooky quotes to use for an Insta pic featuring colorful fall flora or a well-decorated witchy kitchen.

8 The Haunted House - The Haunted Mansion (2003)

If fixing up a dilapidated Victorian home and making friends with the resident ghosts sounds appealing instead of scary, then this aesthetic may be the right fit. A creak in the night, walking down a hallway in a flowing night robe armed with a candlestick, maybe you're not quite sure if that portrait moved or not. Ornate decor with detailed woodwork, velvet, and lace -- not to mention cobwebs, are all over this vibe.

RELATED: 10 Inspirations The Haunted Mansion Movie Took From The Disney Ride

Watching The Haunted Mansion is a wonderful pick for those who love old architecture and a good romantic ghost story. The 2003 Disney movie based on the fan-favorite attraction has eerie music, and a sorrowful ghostly host mourning the death of his beloved. There are also, of course, a few good laughs on the part of lead actor Eddie Murphy, and the comical ghostly employees of the mansion.

7 Pumpkin Patch & Farmer's Market - Halloweentown (1998)

This aesthetic is all about small-town life during the Halloween season. There are storefront decorations, fall-time produce, an array of pumpkins to go home and carve, and an orchard for apple picking. Walking around in the crisp air trick or treating around the neighborhood and getting to wear costumes to school are the best parts of the holiday for those who love this aesthetic.

Fans of Halloweentown may not know that they can visit real-life Halloweentown in St. Helens, Oregon, as the city celebrates the movie's aesthetic for the entire October month every year! Additionally, Aggie's home in the film is an operating bed and breakfast in St. Helens, if people want to really get immersed in the world.

6 The "Halloween Party" Aesthetic - Beetlejuice (1988)

Some say the best part of Halloween is a really good costume party, complete with multi-colored lights and decorations, witch's brew punch, "The Monster Mash" and "Thriller." If putting together a Halloween-themed snack tray and creating the perfect spooky and fun playlist fuels excitement for the season, then this aesthetic will resonate with you.

Beetlejuice is the OG Halloween life of the party -- with nonstop shenanigans, bright colors, and a million cool and underrated Tim Burton characters to inspire outfits for a costume contest. It also has that classic '80s movie energy that's perfect for a house party with a few friends --- or a few hundred!

5 Vampires & Gothic Horror - Crimson Peak (2015)

Castles, blood-red accents, an air of gothic mystery, and a love of bats and vampire-chic outfits are the trademarks of this aesthetic. This is often paired with a love of gothic horror novels like Bram Stoker's "Dracula" and Mary Shelley's "Frankenstein." A Halloween spent traipsing around the castles of Transylvania would be a dream vacation for people who identify with this aesthetic.

RELATED: 10 Gothic Horror Movies That Should Be At The Top Of Everyone's List

Crimson Peak is a beautifully dressed and shot gothic horror film that takes place in a gigantic family home complete with a haunting piano in the mountain peaks and snow that turns crimson when it's walked on. It tells a traditional gothic ghost story, where the ghosts aren't ghosts at all, but people with secrets that haunt them.

4 Bonfire Ghost Stories & Ghost Hunting - The Blair Witch Project (1999)

Real-life horror is the bread and butter of this aesthetic. Chilly wind whistles through the trees as friends surround a fire and trade their ghost experiences -- each trying to scare everyone more than the last story. Lovers of this aesthetic have definitely downloaded a ghost hunting app on their phones before, and they know the location of every haunted place within a 100-mile radius of them.

The Blair Witch Project truly frightened audiences into thinking it was real when it was released -- partially due to the film's marketing. The promo for the 1999 found-footage movie included missing posters for the cast, adding an extra layer of anxiety and fear for moviegoers. This, of course, wasn't true and the cast was perfectly fine -- but it does make for a good aesthetic.

3 Pumpkin Spice Lattes & Cozy Sweaters - Twitches (2005)

A solid Halloween DCOM with cuddling up underneath a fuzzy blanket, some twinkling orange lights, and autumn plaid decorative pillows is a perfect fall night for those who love this aesthetic. Naturally, there's a stop at Starbucks along the way to pick up some PSLs and an autumnal baked good.

A not-so-scary Disney Halloween movie is the go-to here. Fans of this aesthetic want a good laugh or two, some cute witchy outfits, and a good soundtrack. Twitches tell the story of twin witches with colorful and adorable early 2000s looks who discover their powers and combine their strengths to defeat their bad guy: The Darkness.

2 A Night At The Drive-In - Psycho (1960) & The Shining (1980)

For this aesthetic, October is about evening drives to look at the changing colors of the leaves, flannel layers under denim jackets, and hot apple cider while enjoying a movie with family or on a date. A black and white flick at a late-night double feature is exactly what the doctor ordered for people who enjoy this aesthetic.

Psycho and The Shining lend themselves perfectly to double-feature pairing. The eerie natures and slow burn of the motel and hotel duo are what make them true iconic classic horror movies. Don't forget to stock up on snacks in the car beforehand -- or sneak them in under the blanket.

1 The Costume Shop - The Rocky Horror Picture Show (1975)

The smell of rubber masks is in the air and the anticipated arrival of Halloween costume shops popping up in empty storefronts is eagerly anticipated by fans of this aesthetic. Patrons of this aesthetic have designated inspiration boards on their Pinterest pages for all of their costuming ideas. They learned how to sew before they were born, and they would never limit themselves to one costume each Halloween season.

For those with this eclectic and avant-garde taste, not just any Halloween movie will do. The Rocky Horror Picture Show, a hard-to-find cult classic about a couple who happens upon aliens from Transexual, Transylvania, calls to fans' intense love of group and couples costumes and extravagant attention to detail. With the many outfit changes throughout the offbeat musical horror, the lavish and edgy aesthetic created during the film provides more than enough inspiration for a DIY or five.

NEXT: Dead Poets Society & 9 Other Movie Recommendations For Fans Of The Dark Academia Aesthetic 

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Warning: contains major spoilers for Extreme Carnage: Omega #1! 

When it comes to offspring, Venom has sired many. One of his son's - Sleeper - has a new host and his way of infecting him is one of the creepiest of all the symbiotes. Like his name suggests, this symbiote is a sneaky operator and Hank, his host, has NO idea that he's infected.

Sleeper is Venom's seventh spawn, following Carnage, Phage, Riot, Lasher, Scream, and Agony. Carnage is the most well-known and the following four were created by the Life Foundation, taking on the organization's name. Sleeper first appeared in 2018 and doesn't have the same murderous tendencies as many of his symbiote siblings - though his previous host, the Kree soldier Tel-Kar, may disagree based on the fate he suffered due to Sleeper's actions - and his own. Sleeper has been living with Eddie and Dylan Brock, but now at Eddie's urging he has found a new host.

Hank is a friend of Eddie's who was recruited to assist in foiling Carnage's plan in Marvel's Extreme Carnage event. Extreme Carnage: Omega has the creative team of Phillip Kennedy Johnson, Manuel Garcia, Guru Efx, and Travis Lanham. Symbiote hysteria is at an all-time high and Hank isn't too fond of symbiotes. Unfortunately for him, his body is now the host of Sleeper. Even more unfortunate is the fact that he doesn't know anything about it - Eddie Brock hasn't told him and it's already gotten him killed once. His life is taking a turn for the worse, but he isn't the least bit aware of it - despite having a face-to-face run-in with Riot.

When Hank is attacked by Riot and impaled by his appendage, Sleeper takes over his body - giving it time to heal. Sleeper continues taking control of the body for the duration of his mission to stop Carnage. Eventually, Hank wakes up and is none the wiser. He talks to Eddie about the confrontation, stating that he wasn't very helpful since he was knocked out immediately. As it turns out, he was very helpful as a symbiote host, but he has no memory of his death or his body being used. He doesn't have a direct connection with Sleeper, making him completely clueless about being a host at all. This will likely lead to numerous problems in the future, as Eddie's allies point out. After all, having a symbiote in this new era is incredibly dangerous, particularly given Carnage's latest schemes and symbiote recruitment.

According to Eddie, bonding Sleeper to Hank was the right move. It protected him during his encounter with Riot, allowing him to leave. He accepted the risks, but Eddie didn't want to lose his friend so easily knowing what Carnage's crew is capable of. While he saved Hank, he has also doomed him to a strange new life with a creepy stowaway. Sleeper is portrayed differently from his symbiote siblings when it comes to their relationships with their hosts.

Typically, the symbiotes are seen bonding with their hosts and amplifying their personalities and desires. The symbiotes aid in heroic causes, provide abilities for destructive hosts to cause trouble, and they are often in direct communication with one another. Sleeper isn't in communication with his host at all. He is literally hiding in Hank's nervous system, waiting for his next set of instructions from Eddie, while Hank is none the wiser about the brink of death he was placed at. Of all the ways for symbiotes to occupy a host, Venom's son Sleeper definitely has the creepiest - with no one knowing where he could potentially be at any given time.

Warning: contains major spoilers for Extreme Carnage: Omega #1! 

When it comes to offspring, Venom has sired many. One of his son's - Sleeper - has a new host and his way of infecting him is one of the creepiest of all the symbiotes. Like his name suggests, this symbiote is a sneaky operator and Hank, his host, has NO idea that he's infected.

Sleeper is Venom's seventh spawn, following Carnage, Phage, Riot, Lasher, Scream, and Agony. Carnage is the most well-known and the following four were created by the Life Foundation, taking on the organization's name. Sleeper first appeared in 2018 and doesn't have the same murderous tendencies as many of his symbiote siblings - though his previous host, the Kree soldier Tel-Kar, may disagree based on the fate he suffered due to Sleeper's actions - and his own. Sleeper has been living with Eddie and Dylan Brock, but now at Eddie's urging he has found a new host.

Hank is a friend of Eddie's who was recruited to assist in foiling Carnage's plan in Marvel's Extreme Carnage event. Extreme Carnage: Omega has the creative team of Phillip Kennedy Johnson, Manuel Garcia, Guru Efx, and Travis Lanham. Symbiote hysteria is at an all-time high and Hank isn't too fond of symbiotes. Unfortunately for him, his body is now the host of Sleeper. Even more unfortunate is the fact that he doesn't know anything about it - Eddie Brock hasn't told him and it's already gotten him killed once. His life is taking a turn for the worse, but he isn't the least bit aware of it - despite having a face-to-face run-in with Riot.

When Hank is attacked by Riot and impaled by his appendage, Sleeper takes over his body - giving it time to heal. Sleeper continues taking control of the body for the duration of his mission to stop Carnage. Eventually, Hank wakes up and is none the wiser. He talks to Eddie about the confrontation, stating that he wasn't very helpful since he was knocked out immediately. As it turns out, he was very helpful as a symbiote host, but he has no memory of his death or his body being used. He doesn't have a direct connection with Sleeper, making him completely clueless about being a host at all. This will likely lead to numerous problems in the future, as Eddie's allies point out. After all, having a symbiote in this new era is incredibly dangerous, particularly given Carnage's latest schemes and symbiote recruitment.

According to Eddie, bonding Sleeper to Hank was the right move. It protected him during his encounter with Riot, allowing him to leave. He accepted the risks, but Eddie didn't want to lose his friend so easily knowing what Carnage's crew is capable of. While he saved Hank, he has also doomed him to a strange new life with a creepy stowaway. Sleeper is portrayed differently from his symbiote siblings when it comes to their relationships with their hosts.

Typically, the symbiotes are seen bonding with their hosts and amplifying their personalities and desires. The symbiotes aid in heroic causes, provide abilities for destructive hosts to cause trouble, and they are often in direct communication with one another. Sleeper isn't in communication with his host at all. He is literally hiding in Hank's nervous system, waiting for his next set of instructions from Eddie, while Hank is none the wiser about the brink of death he was placed at. Of all the ways for symbiotes to occupy a host, Venom's son Sleeper definitely has the creepiest - with no one knowing where he could potentially be at any given time.

Sex Education features a large cast of well-rounded characters that have become beloved by the show's fans. In season 3, the show developed many of the established characters such as Otis and Maeve even further, taking them down some exciting and unexpected paths.

The season also intertwined a number of new characters with the existing cast, including villainous head teacher Hope and nonbinary student Cal. While the different people in the show's world range in likability, each of them is notably three-dimensional and layered in their characterization, and each has one major personality trait that stands out as their best.

Ruby is a stereotypical mean girl at the beginning of the series, but she reveals different sides to her personality over time, especially in season 3 when she develops a relationship with Otis and introduces him to her father. The season also shows that Ruby has some insecurities and vulnerabilities, but they don't overtake her confidence and self-assuredness.

Despite her obvious reservations about her relationship with Otis, Ruby tells him that she loves him, and she maintains her confidence even after he rejects her. Over the course of three seasons, Ruby develops into a three-dimensional character, and her fight with Hope in season 3 shows just how confident she really is as she seems unafraid of the consequences of taking on her teacher.

Lily is quirky and unique, having a firm interest in the extraterrestrial, and she is one of the best characters in Sex Education. Although she is forced to question her individuality at times, she always seems happiest when she is her true, unfiltered self.

Lily is fun-loving and humorous for most of the first two seasons, but she goes on a huge journey in season 3. After she is mocked for her story and publicly humiliated by Hope, she becomes depressed and drastically alters her appearance. By the end of the season, though, Lily returns to her old self. Although her unusual beliefs sometimes lead people to insult her, Lily's best trait is her individuality.

During her relationship with Otis, Ola lets her jealousy get the better of her, and she is particularly hostile toward Maeve. Both she and Otis act quite immaturely when they are forced to move in together, and there are times when Ola seems to belittle her girlfriend Lily's beliefs. All that being said, Ola shows on several occasions that she is a good listener and a loyal friend.

Although Adam is one of the most guarded characters on the show, he opens up to Ola and, in a memorable scene in season 3, he confides in her about his relationship troubles and identity. Many of the students of Moordale have little time for Adam due to his past, but Ola goes out of her way to be there for him and listen to his worries.

While Aimee is one of the funniest characters in Sex Education, she is also shown to be extremely caring on several of occasions. Aimee is an amazing friend to Maeve and is always there to advise and help her, even when Maeve doesn't appreciate it.

Although Maeve takes offense to Aimee paying for the school trip for her, it's clear that Aimee does so to help her friend and because she didn't want to be without her. Aimee is also supportive of Maeve's love life and seems to secretly root for her potential relationship with Otis. While it is unclear why Aimee wants to break up with Steve, her struggle to do so and anxiety about hurting his feelings further demonstrate how caring she is.

Jackson seems to be a typical high-school athlete at the beginning of the series, but viewers soon discover there is a lot more to him than that. He is extremely driven, but this often comes at the price of his mental health. The more he pushes himself, the worse his anxiety becomes.

When things really matter, though, Jackson defends what is right and what he believes in. Eventually, he stands up to his mother for pushing him too hard. Despite their close friendship, he calls Viv out in season 3 for her alliance with Hope and her questionable treatment of Cal. Jackson also stands up to Hope, losing his place as a head boy as a result, showing just how principled he really is.

At the beginning of the series, Adam is the school bully, is dating Aimee and has a difficult relationship with his father. It soon becomes apparent that Adam is attracted to Eric, whom he bullies consistently.

Adam's tough exterior seems to be a defense mechanism that he uses to push other people away and hide his own insecurities. Although it takes him some time, he eventually becomes aware of his own flaws and past mistakes, and actively works to improve himself. In season 3, Adam seems aware that he is poor at communication, and he tries to change this to becomes a supportive boyfriend to Eric. These efforts makes their eventual breakup even more upsetting.

As a therapist, Jean is nonjudgmental and significantly helps several characters throughout the course of the three seasons. Although she embarrasses Otis at times, it's clear that she genuinely wants to help and understand her son.

In season 3, Jean has some heartwarming scenes with Aimee when she helps her to realize her assault was not her fault and that it is OK for her to have changed as a result of her trauma. Jean is highly compassionate and obviously cares about others, even when they're not particularly close to her. Even though Jean is featured prominently, she is one of the Sex Education characters who deserved more screen time in season 3.

Maeve is heavily guarded and struggles to let people in, which is understandable considering her difficult upbringing. Despite her young age, she is independent and has to be self-sufficient due to often being abandoned by her mother and brother.

While she goes through many ups and downs, Maeve is able to bounce back from adversity and keep her head held high. During the course of the series, Maeve has an abortion, calls social services on her mother and is betrayed by several other characters. Yet despite all of her troubles, Maeve is one of the strongest and most resilient characters on the show.

Despite often being judged by others, including his own family at times, Eric is comfortable in his own skin and unafraid to express himself. In fact, one of the main points of tension in his relationship with Adam is the latter's struggle with his own identity. While this tension reveals a lack of understanding from Eric, it also demonstrates how important his identity is to him.

Even when faced with bigotry and ignorance, Eric remains relaxed and humorous. He happily explores his own identity, is excited at the prospect of exploring his sexuality and is refreshingly self-assured.

Asa Butterfield is one of the most popular cast members from Sex Education, which is unsurprising considering he plays the lead, Otis. The character is often embarrassed by his mother's profession as a sex therapist, but he puts to use what he overhears from her sessions. He sets up a sex clinic at the school and, in the process, is also able to get closer to his crush, Maeve.

Otis can be selfish and cowardly sometimes, but he stays determined to help others. He helps many students at the school with his therapy sessions and also uses his skills to help himself in a number of different ways. Season 3 suggested that Otis may use his self-taught skills to become a professional therapist in the future.

Sex Education features a large cast of well-rounded characters that have become beloved by the show's fans. In season 3, the show developed many of the established characters such as Otis and Maeve even further, taking them down some exciting and unexpected paths.

The season also intertwined a number of new characters with the existing cast, including villainous head teacher Hope and nonbinary student Cal. While the different people in the show's world range in likability, each of them is notably three-dimensional and layered in their characterization, and each has one major personality trait that stands out as their best.

Ruby is a stereotypical mean girl at the beginning of the series, but she reveals different sides to her personality over time, especially in season 3 when she develops a relationship with Otis and introduces him to her father. The season also shows that Ruby has some insecurities and vulnerabilities, but they don't overtake her confidence and self-assuredness.

Despite her obvious reservations about her relationship with Otis, Ruby tells him that she loves him, and she maintains her confidence even after he rejects her. Over the course of three seasons, Ruby develops into a three-dimensional character, and her fight with Hope in season 3 shows just how confident she really is as she seems unafraid of the consequences of taking on her teacher.

Lily is quirky and unique, having a firm interest in the extraterrestrial, and she is one of the best characters in Sex Education. Although she is forced to question her individuality at times, she always seems happiest when she is her true, unfiltered self.

Lily is fun-loving and humorous for most of the first two seasons, but she goes on a huge journey in season 3. After she is mocked for her story and publicly humiliated by Hope, she becomes depressed and drastically alters her appearance. By the end of the season, though, Lily returns to her old self. Although her unusual beliefs sometimes lead people to insult her, Lily's best trait is her individuality.

During her relationship with Otis, Ola lets her jealousy get the better of her, and she is particularly hostile toward Maeve. Both she and Otis act quite immaturely when they are forced to move in together, and there are times when Ola seems to belittle her girlfriend Lily's beliefs. All that being said, Ola shows on several occasions that she is a good listener and a loyal friend.

Although Adam is one of the most guarded characters on the show, he opens up to Ola and, in a memorable scene in season 3, he confides in her about his relationship troubles and identity. Many of the students of Moordale have little time for Adam due to his past, but Ola goes out of her way to be there for him and listen to his worries.

While Aimee is one of the funniest characters in Sex Education, she is also shown to be extremely caring on several of occasions. Aimee is an amazing friend to Maeve and is always there to advise and help her, even when Maeve doesn't appreciate it.

Although Maeve takes offense to Aimee paying for the school trip for her, it's clear that Aimee does so to help her friend and because she didn't want to be without her. Aimee is also supportive of Maeve's love life and seems to secretly root for her potential relationship with Otis. While it is unclear why Aimee wants to break up with Steve, her struggle to do so and anxiety about hurting his feelings further demonstrate how caring she is.

Jackson seems to be a typical high-school athlete at the beginning of the series, but viewers soon discover there is a lot more to him than that. He is extremely driven, but this often comes at the price of his mental health. The more he pushes himself, the worse his anxiety becomes.

When things really matter, though, Jackson defends what is right and what he believes in. Eventually, he stands up to his mother for pushing him too hard. Despite their close friendship, he calls Viv out in season 3 for her alliance with Hope and her questionable treatment of Cal. Jackson also stands up to Hope, losing his place as a head boy as a result, showing just how principled he really is.

At the beginning of the series, Adam is the school bully, is dating Aimee and has a difficult relationship with his father. It soon becomes apparent that Adam is attracted to Eric, whom he bullies consistently.

Adam's tough exterior seems to be a defense mechanism that he uses to push other people away and hide his own insecurities. Although it takes him some time, he eventually becomes aware of his own flaws and past mistakes, and actively works to improve himself. In season 3, Adam seems aware that he is poor at communication, and he tries to change this to becomes a supportive boyfriend to Eric. These efforts makes their eventual breakup even more upsetting.

As a therapist, Jean is nonjudgmental and significantly helps several characters throughout the course of the three seasons. Although she embarrasses Otis at times, it's clear that she genuinely wants to help and understand her son.

In season 3, Jean has some heartwarming scenes with Aimee when she helps her to realize her assault was not her fault and that it is OK for her to have changed as a result of her trauma. Jean is highly compassionate and obviously cares about others, even when they're not particularly close to her. Even though Jean is featured prominently, she is one of the Sex Education characters who deserved more screen time in season 3.

Maeve is heavily guarded and struggles to let people in, which is understandable considering her difficult upbringing. Despite her young age, she is independent and has to be self-sufficient due to often being abandoned by her mother and brother.

While she goes through many ups and downs, Maeve is able to bounce back from adversity and keep her head held high. During the course of the series, Maeve has an abortion, calls social services on her mother and is betrayed by several other characters. Yet despite all of her troubles, Maeve is one of the strongest and most resilient characters on the show.

Despite often being judged by others, including his own family at times, Eric is comfortable in his own skin and unafraid to express himself. In fact, one of the main points of tension in his relationship with Adam is the latter's struggle with his own identity. While this tension reveals a lack of understanding from Eric, it also demonstrates how important his identity is to him.

Even when faced with bigotry and ignorance, Eric remains relaxed and humorous. He happily explores his own identity, is excited at the prospect of exploring his sexuality and is refreshingly self-assured.

Asa Butterfield is one of the most popular cast members from Sex Education, which is unsurprising considering he plays the lead, Otis. The character is often embarrassed by his mother's profession as a sex therapist, but he puts to use what he overhears from her sessions. He sets up a sex clinic at the school and, in the process, is also able to get closer to his crush, Maeve.

Otis can be selfish and cowardly sometimes, but he stays determined to help others. He helps many students at the school with his therapy sessions and also uses his skills to help himself in a number of different ways. Season 3 suggested that Otis may use his self-taught skills to become a professional therapist in the future.

Despite only making occasional appearances, Lily and James Potter are vital to the Harry Potter series. It's their deaths that kickstart the entire plot when their son is the sole survivor of Voldemort's attack. For better or worse, their memories live on through Harry — and so do their personalities.

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While he's constantly reminded of his physical resemblance to his parents, Harry never gets a chance to properly compare how they are and aren't alike. However, thanks to memories, flashbacks and characters like Remus Lupin, Sirius Black and Albus Dumbledore, it's clear which traits he inherits from each parent.

10 Like James: He's A Natural Rulebreaker

Harry pretty much starts breaking school rules the day he stepped into Hogwarts. This isn't always intentional, as he tells Mrs. Weasley, trouble usually finds him, not the other way around. Regardless, he loses plenty of points for Gryffindor over the course of six years and racks up numerous detentions.

This flair for trouble is something he inherited from James. As a Marauder, James was constantly breaking the rules — albeit, often with much more deliberate and crueler intentions than Harry, as evidenced by his treatment of Snape at school. Regardless, both have a reputation for chaos.

9 Like Lily: He'd Die For Those He Loves

The Harry Potter series reaches its heroic peak when Harry makes the ultimate sacrifice and hands himself over to Voldemort in Deathly Hallows. This magic ultimately — and unintentionally — gives his friends and allies some protection from the Dark Lord, allowing good to triumph over evil in the Final Battle.

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It's a full-circle moment, considering Harry's story started with a similar choice from his mother. When Voldemort tried to kill an infant Harry, Lily gave her own life to save his. Both share the same courage and selfless nature, thinking nothing of dying if it means sparing those they love.

8 Like James: He's Naturally Talented

Potions, History of Magic, and Divination are all low points in Harry's academic career, but he isn't totally without talent. When Harry has the chance to show his strengths, they're exceptional. He's a natural at Quidditch, becoming the youngest Seeker in a century, and has an aptitude for Defence Against the Dark Arts that outshines even Hermione.

Also on Gryffindor's house team, multiple characters comment on James' skill on the Quidditch pitch throughout the series, with Sirius directly comparing them to Harry's. Harry also has James' aptitude for defensive wandwork, as James was skilled enough to duel Snape (who had dark magic on his side) and held his own against Voldemort on three separate occasions.

7 Like Lily: His Strong Sense Of Justice

From the moment Harry rejects Malfoy's offer of making friends with the right sort of wizards in Sorcerer's Stone, it's clear that he has strict morals and expects the same from others. He has a clearcut sense of what's right and wrong, and won't hesitate to stand up to those (like Malfoy) who don't.

This habit is something readers of Order of the Phoenix will recognize from "Snape's Worst Memory." When James taunts and attacks Snape for the amusement of his friends, Lily publicly calls him out for being a bully. Harry leaves this memory disappointed in his father and definitively on his mother's side of events, which speaks volumes to his own principles.

6 Like James: He Holds A Grudge

Despite the fact Voldemort tries to kill him on a near-yearly basis, Harry considers Malfoy to be his most hated rival. The two are total opposites and Harry hates everything Malfoy represents: his pure-blood mania, arrogance, cruelty, and natural inclination to bully anyone even remotely different.

Sometimes this grudge goes too far, as evidenced by Harry's (completely justified) obsession with Malfoy in Half-Blood Prince. James could attest that this is often the case with his own hatred of Snape — a conflict that mirrors Harry and Malfoy — nearly causing his death. Stubborn just like his son, James maintained this rivalry through his Hogwarts years, regardless.

5 Like Lily: He's Sassy

Book purists have long lamented the absence of Harry's sassiness in the movies. Spouting off some of the shadiest burns in all of Harry Potter, book-Harry isn't as flamboyantly funny as Fred and George, but he is extremely witty and unafraid to use this to his advantage.

We never get to see Lily put her own sass into practice, but according to Slughorn, it was a sight to behold. As a student, she was "vivacious" with plenty of "cheeky answers" up her sleeve. It's just a shame fans never got to see this sassy Potter duo in action.

4 Like James: He Puts A Lot Of Faith In His Friends

Being the infamous Boy Who Lived, Harry could befriend anyone. In the end, he's close to a small group of people who he'd rather die for than betray. He can't comprehend anyone feeling any different — when all the evidence points towards one of the Order of the Phoenix selling him out in Deathly Hallows, he refuses to believe it's possible.

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As Lupin then points out, his father would feel exactly the same and would have seen mistrusting his friends as the "height of dishonor." From what fans know about James, this is true. He never doubts Pettigrew's suitability as Secret Keeper, and this unshakeable trust is what ultimately led to his death.

3 Like Lily: His Muggle Upbringing

As the son of a witch and wizard, Harry should never have been raised by Muggles. However, when he was orphaned, he had no other option than to be raised by his aunt and uncle. As a result, he starts Hogwarts with very little understanding of magic and expresses his fears to Ron that this will slow him down.

While Lily at least had one magical friend in Snape as a child, as a Muggle-born, she still grew up in a Muggle environment. When Harry sees her in Snape's memories, she's just as awed by magic as he was at the age of 11. Of course, the irony of both being newcomers to the wizarding world is that both also ended up saving it.

2 Like James: His Wealth

After 10 years in a cupboard under the stairs, Harry discovers he's both a wizard and heir to a sizeable fortune on the same day. As if a vault full of galleons isn't already enough to support him, he later inherits money from Sirius too, as well as property, making him one of the richest characters in the entire Harry Potter series.

He's generous with this money, treating Ron and Hermione on a regular basis, just as his father did with his own friends. When Remus struggled financially due to the stigma of his lycanthropy, James also relied on the Potter riches to support him. The Potters have long been a wealthy wizarding family, but neither James nor Harry are too flash with their cash.

1 Like Lily: He's Humble

Even though Harry has more fame and wealth as a child than most people do in a lifetime, it never goes to his head. He's modest about his achievements, playing down the fact he's fought Voldemort multiple times, can cast a Patronus, and won the Triwizard Tournament in the first Dumbledore's Army meeting.

It's tough to imagine James Potter (who is once described as having a head so fat it's a miracle his broomstick lifts off the ground) handling this kind of attention as well as a teen. Considering Lily is the one who calls him out on it, humility is a trait she values highly, and, thankfully, it was passed on to her son.

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Ubisoft is offering freebies to Ghost Recon fans, allowing gamers to claim a free copy of Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon, the Wildlands Fallen Ghosts DLC, and Ghost Recon Breakpoint Deep State Adventure. The news comes alongside the reveal of a new free-to-play shooter, expanding the Tom Clancy series once again.

The Ghost Recon series is one of Ubisoft's most popular, beginning with 2001's Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon. The series' last entry came with 2019's Ghost Recon Breakpoint, which was poorly received by players due to microtransactions, a lackluster story, and bugs. This year the franchise celebrates its 20th anniversary with the announcement of Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon: Frontline, which is shaping up to be one of the biggest games in the series to date. Fans will be pitted against each other in huge-scale matches, with PvP gameplay focused on strategy. The game will feature different game modes for players to get stuck into, with registration now open for the Ghost Recon: Frontline closed beta.

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Announcing the news in a Ubisoft video showcase, the company has confirmed that Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon will be free to download and keep via Ubisoft Connect (PC). Meanwhile, the Wildlands Fallen Ghosts DLC will be available for free for PS4, Xbox, and PC. Finally, Ghost Recon Breakpoint Deep State Adventure will all be available free of charge across PC, Xbox, PlayStation, and Stadia. The downloads will be available beginning today, October 5 until October 11. The celebrations will continue next month with three free Breakpoint skins from across the Ghost Recon games. From November 2, fans can redeem three full gear sets: Scott Mitchell from Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon Advanced Warfighter, Alicia Diaz from Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon 2, and John Kozak from Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon Future Soldier. Full details and download information can be found on the official Ubisoft website.

Watch the showcase on YouTube here.

Those who haven't yet played the original Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon won't want to miss claiming their free PC copy of the game to experience the very foundations of the series. Unfortunately for console players, it seems Ubisoft has no plans to bring the freebie to PS4 or Xbox One, though the free DLC should go some way in appeasing the blow. It's worth noting that players will need the Ghost Recon Breakpoint base game to play Deep State Adventure, while the Ghost Recon Wildlands base game is needed to play the Fallen Ghosts DLC.

The latest Tom Clancy video update honors the series roots while also offering a fresh look at the upcoming Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon: Frontline, giving fans a taste of what's to come from the franchise next. The upcoming release has been in development for three years and is still in early development. It's hoped the new Tom Clancy game will be able to bring something new to the free-to-play battle royale genre when it launches in the future.

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Disney+'s Star Wars: Visions told a series of beautifully written and animated Star Wars short films, which, in some cases, understood the Force better than the Star Wars sequel trilogy. Visions exists outside of Star Wars canon, telling nine original, standalone, stories that can reimagine or adhere to established Star Wars lore as they please. The sequels are part of the official and ongoing Star Wars canon universe, which began in 2014 and includes the original six films in addition to the sequel trilogy and spinoff movies. The sequel trilogy films were highly anticipated by new and longtime fans, and while the first film was a crowd-pleaser, the following two were divisive, particularly in regards to their depiction of the Force.

In the original trilogy films, the Force was shown to be a fundamental and omnipresent energy field that life creates. While some individuals can have a natural aptitude for using the Force, anybody could learn to use it with training and discipline. The dark side was an addictive and destructive perversion of the Force, which seduced Force users to take a quicker path to power, but ultimately ruined them. Despite the seeming moral absolutes of the Force and its dark side, the original trilogy, especially through Luke Skywalker and Darth Vader, told an ethically nuanced and complex story about a son trying to rescue his father from the dark side.

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The prequels expanded on both the story of Vader and the intricacies of the Force, introducing the concept of balance in the Force. While it’s clear that the dark side intrinsically putrefied the natural balance of the Force, the prequels also depicted a Jedi Order that lost their touch with it. The prequel-era Jedi had good intentions, but were corrupt and hindered by outdated and emotionally unhealthy practices, leaving them more vulnerable than ever to the Sith. The Force (nicknamed the “light side” or “good side”) doesn’t need any amount of the dark side to be in balance, it simply needed a better Jedi Order to follow it.

The Visions episode “The Village Bride” beautifully and accurately depicts the Force, matching its depiction in the original six films. A Jedi and Order 66 survivor, known simply as “F,” is hiding from the Empire on the planet Keelia, to which her late Jedi Master was connected. The inhabitants of this Outer Rim world have traditional wedding customs that have the bride and groom calling upon a power referred to as "Magina," which conjures a blue bubble around them. Although none of the Keelia locals are Jedi, "Magina" is their term for the Force, and they use it in simple techniques for their wedding ceremonies.

The episode highlights a vital and often forgotten element of the Force: it could technically be used by anybody. The Force exists in all life, and life nourishes it in turn. While most being in the galaxy don’t use the Force, they could if they underwent training and dedicated themselves to learning about it. The sequel trilogy inconsistently addressed this aspect of the Force. In Star Wars: The Force Awakens, the Jakku scavenger, Rey, is built up and characterized to be the descendent of a pivotal character to the saga, but no connection is established by the end. Star Wars: The Last Jedi does a disservice to her character for the sake of subversion by claiming she has no relation to any established characters, but this is retconned in Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker, which reveals her to be the granddaughter of Darth Sidious.

The sequel trilogy’s inconsistency with the Force’s accessibility to everyone is mitigated by Finn’s Force-sensitivity in The Rise of Skywalker, and The Last Jedi lightly depicts the Force’s connection to nature, but not as succinctly as the original Star Wars trilogy, and not nearly as beautifully as “The Village Bride.” The Visions episode succeeds where the sequels couldn’t, and emphasizes the beauty and presence of the Force uniquely, without contradicting what was established in the original six films.

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The ninth and final episode of Vision, “Akakiri” takes its cues from Akira Kurosawa’s The Hidden Fortress, a film with a profoundly strong influence on A New Hope. “Akakiri” also takes heavy inspiration from the prequel trilogy, depicting a tragic hero who struggles with the allure of the dark side, only to fall to its power in a willing, albeit reluctant and desperate, attempt to save someone he loves. Like the tragic fallen Jedi, Anakin Skywalker, the Jedi Tsubaki is manipulated into a no-win scenario by the Sith Lord Masago, forcing him to make a Faustian bargain to save the dying Princess Misa, but becoming a Sith apprentice in the process.

The sequel trilogy, especially The Last Jedi, contradicts the original and prequel trilogy’s depiction of the dark side by making it into one side of a scale, with the “light side” (a nonexistent concept) on the other side. Luke Skywalker refers to balance in the Force as “powerful light, powerful dark,” despite there being no redeeming qualities to the dark side, nor drawbacks to the “light side” in any previous Star Wars film. The Force Awakens seems to mischaracterize the “light side” by having it beckon Kylo Ren away from the dark side, but The Rise of Skywalker fixes this error by revealing it to have been his mother, Leia, trying to bring back her son.

Similar to “The Village Bride’s” depiction of the Force, “Akakiri” takes no such liberties with the original six films’ depiction of the dark side, despite its freedom to do so. The dark side is ultimately a trap that warps its users into shells of themselves. The dark side isn’t needed for balance because it intrinsically causes imbalance. Despite the absolutism of the dark side, the original and prequel trilogies proved that moral gray areas can still exist within these boundaries. The sequel trilogy, despite being official canon, didn’t line up with the original six films nearly as well as the non-canon standalone episode of Visions, as far as depictions of the Force go. The sequel trilogy has plenty of merits, but it simply didn’t understand the Force as well as Star Wars: Visions.

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