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IndieWire
Engrossing British Crime Drama ‘Gone’ Takes the Ol’ Stiff Upper Lip to New Heights
The new BritBox series spends six episodes continually shifting the finger of suspicion, patiently and methodically exploring themes of control, trauma, and grief. And if …
IndieWire
Benicio Del Toro Is Following Up His Meme-Worthy ‘One Battle After Another’ Role with His First Comedy Series
The Oscar winner will star in the Apple TV series "Protective Custody" from creator Mike Judge and EP Ben Stiller in an "Escape at Dannemora" …
Whitney Cummings’s Trump Joke at Kennedy Center Is Cut From Netflix Special
At the Mark Twain Prize ceremony, the comedian Whitney Cummings made a joke about the president that seemed to refer to Jeffrey Epstein.
Octavia Spencer Believed in Herself Even When Hollywood Didn’t
It took years for her to be cast as “the main character,” but she considers that the industry’s loss. Her latest series is the action …
IndieWire
‘Avatar: Seven Havens’ Releases First Trailer and Sets Premiere Date
The third animated series in the "Avatar" franchise, taking place after an apocalyptic incident, will debut on Paramount+ this October
New York Times
‘The Vampire Lestat’ Was a Dissonant Viewing Experience
This season of “The Vampire Lestat” featured an outstanding lead performance but an unrecognizable title character.
IndieWire
‘Star Trek: Strange New Worlds’ Takes a New Tack to Combat an Old Prequel Problem
As a prequel series approaching its predetermined endpoint, Season 4 faces familiar struggles. But as a return to the franchise's fun, curious, episodic storytelling, it's …
IndieWire
‘The Morning Show’ to End with Season 5 in 2027
The final season will see series newcomers Jeff Daniels, Reneé Rapp, and Sean Hayes join the cast.
The Wrap
‘Carrie’ Trailer Teases Mike Flanagan’s Modern Day Retelling of Stephen King’s Classic
Summer H. Howell and Samantha Sloyan headline the TV series, set for Prime Video on Oct. 7 The post ‘Carrie’ Trailer Teases Mike Flanagan’s Modern …
The Wrap
‘Neuromancer’ Trailer: Callum Turner Goes on the Run in Cyberpunk Apple TV Series
The William Gibson adaptation was unveiled at San Diego Comic-Con on Saturday The post ‘Neuromancer’ Trailer: Callum Turner Goes on the Run in Cyberpunk Apple …
Why Dave Blankenship Left The Curse Of Oak Island
Dave Blankenship was a fan favorite on The Curse of Oak Island, so his sudden disappearance in Season 8 left a lot of viewers with …
Watch Hudson Williams And Carrie-Anne Moss In First Trailer For AMC+'s Scary, Seductive Yaga
Get your first look at The Matrix and Heated Rivalry stars in action in the AMC+ drama.
The Wrap
‘Matchbox’ Trailer: John Cena Is a CIA Agent on the Run in Mattel’s Action-Packed Teaser
Co-stars Jessica Biel, Arturo Castro, Sam Richardson and Teyonah Parris join him onstage at San Diego Comic-Con The post ‘Matchbox’ Trailer: John Cena Is a …
Lucy Liu's First Major Role Was In A Forgotten '90s Sitcom With An Amazing Cast
Lucy Liu broke out as a star in Ally McBeal, but her first major role was on a one-season-wonder alongside big names like Rhea Perlman …
What To Watch This Week: 40+ Premieres, Finales, And More
TVLine offers a look at the week ahead: A handy roundup of new TV premieres and finales to help you plan your viewing for July …
CSI Star Paul Guilfoyle's Incredibly Powerful Star Trek Character, Explained
Paul Guilfoyle had a two-episode arc in Season 3 of Star Trek: Discovery, as an ancient entity that was first introduced in the original series.
The 5 Best Feel-Good Movies to Stream in July
From a comedy based on a true story to a classic rom-com The post The 5 Best Feel-Good Movies to Stream in July appeared first …
5 Stars Who Were Fired From Their Own Sitcoms
Sometimes, real-life circumstances get in the way of the writers' plans for a TV show. Here are five sitcom stars who got fired due to …
Ransom Canyon Season 2 Ends On A High For Staten And Quinn; EP Teases 'Big, Juicy Events' In Possible Season 3
Ransom Canyon showrunner April Blair breaks down Staten and Quinn's surprise ending in Season 2, previewing what could be next for them in a potential …
TV Series Finale
Myron Bolitar: Melissa Benoist, Bebe Neuwirth and More Join Netflix Drama Series
Myron Bolitar has added more to its cast. Netflix announced several new additions to the drama series inspired by the Harlan Coben novel series. Melissa …
The Trippy '80s Sci-Fi Series That Was Ahead Of Its Time
Back in the '80s, ABC predicted how the future would turn out in a now-forgotten sci-fi series that was just as surreal as it was …
TV Series Finale
Avatar: Seven Havens: Teaser Trailer and Premiere Date Unveiled by Paramount+
Avatar: Seven Havens is coming soon to Paramount+. The premiere date for the new animated series is set for October. A teaser trailer has been …
TV Series Finale
Blade Runner 2099: Prime Video Releases Premiere Date and Teaser for Sequel Series
Blade Runner: 2099 is finally coming to Prime Video. The streaming service announced the premiere date for the series, which was ordered in 2022. Dimitri …
The Wrap
Trump Makes the Media the Story at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner
From CNN to CBS News, the president's remarks reveal which corners of the media still command his attention The post Trump Makes the Media the …
New York Times
In Pompeii, Tom Hiddleston, ‘Amateur Classicist,’ Sees Lessons for Today
A new docuseries sent the star of “Loki,” who holds a classics degree, back to the site of an ancient tragedy, in search of relatable …
Will Poulter on the TV Series That Reaffirmed His Faith in Humanity
“The show really has highlighted just so much kindness and brought so much understanding to the subject of autism,” the actor said.
Claudia Winkleman's chat show ended after one series - can anyone replace Graham Norton?
The presenter said she was "incredibly grateful" for the opportunity but simply "too nervous to enjoy it".
TV Series Finale
ABC 2025-26 TV Season Ratings (updated 7/24/2026)
The world of network television continues to change and adapt in the world of streaming and increased competition. Only nine scripted series aired on the …
TV Series Finale
FOX 2025-26 TV Season Ratings (updated 7/24/2026)
Last season, FOX cancelled its highest-rated scripted drama. The network aired 16 scripted series and cancelled four of them. Of the five new scripted shows, …
TV Series Finale
MasterChef: Season 16 Ratings (Global Gauntlet!)
Once again, there’s no need to worry about MasterChef being cancelled right now. Last year, FOX renewed the series for two years, through season 17. …
IndieWire
‘Lanterns’ Trailer: Green Lantern Gets the ‘True Detective’ Treatment in DC Studios HBO Series
At San Diego Comic-Con, DC Studios unveiled the biggest trailer yet for the highly anticipated series.
IndieWire
‘Blade Runner 2099’ Teaser: Michelle Yeoh Goes Cyberpunk in New TV Spinoff
The trailer for the highly anticipated Amazon Prime show premiered at San Diego Comic-Con on Friday.
Stream These 5 Movies Before They Leave Netflix in August
Notable titles leaving for U.S. subscribers include a stunning literary adaptation and the movie that made Eddie Murphy a cinema star.