Prodigal Son Season 1 Episode 13: Photos and Preview of “Wait & Hope”

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January 28, 2020

The Count of Monte Cristo influences a killer in Fox’s Prodigal Son season one episode 13. Episode 13, “Wait & Hope,” will air on Monday, February 3, 2020 at 9pm ET/PT.

Michael Sheen stars as convicted serial killer Dr. Martin Whitly. Tom Payne plays Dr. Whitly’s conflicted son, Malcolm Bright. The cast also includes Bellamy Young as Jessica Whitly, Lou Diamond Phillips as Gil Arroyo, Halston Sage as Ainsley Whitly, Aurora Perrineau as Dani Powell, Frank Harts as JT Tarmel, and Keiko Agena as Edrisa Tanaka.

“Wait & Hope” Plot – Malcolm takes a detour from his mandated vacation time when he finds out a killer on the loose is mimicking homicides from one his favorite children’s books, The Count of Monte Cristo. With added help from a very excited Martin Whitly, the NYPD trace the case back to a high society family planning one of the biggest weddings of the season, so Malcolm and Dani get dressed up to attend the event and track down their culprit.

Meanwhile, Jessica scores an invite herself and is eager to make her return to the New York elite.

Season One Details:

“Malcolm Bright (Payne) has a gift. He knows how killers think and how their minds work. Why? Back in the 1990s, his father was one of the worst, a notorious serial killer called ‘The Surgeon.’ So it makes sense Bright is the best criminal psychologist around; murder is the family business.

He will use his twisted genius to help the NYPD solve crimes and stop killers, all while dealing with a manipulative mother, annoyingly normal sister, a homicidal father still looking to bond with his prodigal son, and his own constantly evolving neuroses.

Meet the happy family. Dr. Martin Whitly (Sheen) is intelligent, wealthy, charismatic and also happens to be a predatory sociopath who killed at least 23 people. Bright’s mother, Jessica Whitly (Young), an elegant and WASPy New Yorker, wields sarcasm like a samurai sword and has an opinion on every aspect of Bright’s life.

Perhaps Bright’s only ally is his sister, Ainsley Whitley (Sage), a TV journalist who wishes her brother would “take a break from murder” and have a normal life.

Unfortunately for his sister, the only way Bright feels normal is by solving cases with the help of his longtime mentor, NYPD Detective Gil Arroyo (Phillips). Arroyo’s one of the best detectives around, and he expects no less from his team – Detective Dani Powell (Perrineau), a headstrong no-nonsense cop who quickly becomes impressed with Bright’s work; and Detective JT Tarmel (Harts), a born-and-bred New Yorker who questions whether Bright is a psychopath himself.

So much for normal.”

Prodigal Son Season 1 Episode 13 — Tom Payne in ‘Prodigal Son’ season 1 episode 13 (Photo by David Giesbrecht © 2020 FOX MEDIA LLC)

All Rise Season 1 Episode 14 Photos: Preview of “Bye Bye Bernie”

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Rebecca Murray

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January 28, 2020

All Rise Season 1 Episode 14 — Wilson Bethel as Mark Callan and Simone Missick as Lola Carmichael in ‘All Rise’ season 1 episode 14 (Photo: Michael Yarish / 2020 Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc)

CBS’s All Rise will return after a two-week break with season one episode 14, “Bye Bye Bernie.” Directed by Michael M. Robin from a script by Mellori Velasquez, episode 14 airs on Monday, February 3, 2020 at 9pm ET/PT.

The episode features recurring guest stars Lindsey Gort as Amy Quinn, L. Scott Caldwell as Roxy Robinson, and Tony Denison as Vic Callan. Episode 14’s guest cast also includes Carlos Mirandi, Debra Mooney, Brent Jennings, Chelsea Rendon, Maya Eshet, Elizabeth Ho, Marlene Forte, and Tara Brook.

Season one of the drama stars Simone Missick as Lola Carmichael, Wilson Bethel as Mark Callan, Marg Helgenberger as Lisa Benner, Jessica Camacho as Emily Lopez, J. Alex Brinson as Luke Watkins, Lindsay Mendez as Sara Castillo, and Ruthie Ann Miles as Sherri Kansky.

“Bye Bye Bernie” Plot – When Lola’s mother makes a statement about her daughter in a newspaper, Lola must contend with both her mother, Roxy (L. Scott Caldwell), and with her colleagues who commend Roxy’s harsh words about the justice system.

Details on All Rise, Courtesy of CBS:

“All Rise is a courthouse drama that follows the chaotic, hopeful and sometimes absurd lives of its judges, prosecutors and public defenders, as they work with bailiffs, clerks and cops to get justice for the people of Los Angeles amidst a flawed legal process. Among them is newly appointed Judge Lola Carmichael (Missick), a highly regarded and impressive deputy district attorney who doesn’t intend to sit back on the bench in her new role, but instead leans in, immediately pushing the boundaries and challenging the expectations of what a judge can be.”

Katy Keene Season 1 Episode 1 Photos: Preview and Plot Details

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Rebecca Murray

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January 27, 2020

Riverdale spinoff Katy Keene is set to debut on The CW on February 6, 2020. The new drama comes from Berlanti Productions and has Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa, Greg Berlanti, Sarah Schecter, Michael Grassi, and Jon Goldwater on board as executive producers. Aguirre-Sacasa wrote the pilot episode along with Grassi, and Maggie Kiley directed.

The series stars Lucy Hale as Katy Keene, Ashleigh Murray as Josie McCoy, Katherine LaNasa as Gloria Grandbilt, Zane Holtz as KO Kelly, and Lucien Laviscount as Alexander Cabot. Camille Hyde is Alexandra Cabot, Julia Chan is Pepper Smith, and Jonny Beauchamp plays Jorge Lopez/Ginger.

“Pilot” Plot – SERIES PREMIERE – Katy Keene (Hale) struggles to manage the pressures of her day job at Lacy’s Department Store and her very demanding boss, Gloria (LaNasa), who is a legendary personal shopper. Lucky for Katy, she has the support of her longtime boyfriend, KO Kelly (Holtz), who has his own dream of becoming a professional boxer and a surprise Katy wasn’t expecting.

Katy’s roommate and close friend, Jorge auditions for a Broadway play, but it doesn’t go as planned and he tries a different route to potentially get noticed. When Katy meets her new roommate Josie (Murray), she knows they will be fast friends. Josie meets record producer Alexander Cabot (Laviscount), but it is all seems too good to be true when Alexandra Cabot (Hyde) gets involved.

After a long day, the group of friends, including “It” girl Pepper (Chan), all meet at their favorite hangout, Molly’s Crisis, to watch Jorge (Beauchamp) perform as his alter ego, Ginger, and to see Katy’s latest fashion creation.

The Season 1 Plot, Courtesy of The CW:

“Katy Keene follows the lives and loves of four iconic Archie Comics characters — fashion legend-to-be Katy Keene (Hale), singer/songwriter Josie McCoy (Murray), performer Jorge Lopez/Ginger (Beauchamp), and “It Girl” Pepper Smith (Chan) — as they chase their twenty-something dreams in New York City…together.

Katy designs clothes for anyone she can, including her friend and roommate Josie, whose singing talent catches the attention of Alexander Cabot (Laviscount), a CEO who hopes to reboot the record label division of his father’s corporate empire. But Alexander’s dream of signing Josie to a recording contract meets resistance from Cabot Media’s powerful senior vice president Alexandra (Hyde), who also happens to be his twin sister. Josie and Katy’s roommate Jorge works at his family’s bodega and has his eye on Broadway, but after a series of rejections, he hopes to take his drag performance career as Ginger to the next level. The mysterious Pepper Smith plans to open her own version of Andy Warhol’s Factory. She has the connections, but no one seems to know where she got her money — or if she really has any at all.

Katy struggles to manage the pressures of her day job at Lacy’s Department Store and her very demanding boss, Gloria (LaNasa), who is a legendary personal shopper. But Katy has the support of her longtime boyfriend, KO Kelly (Holtz), who has his own dream of becoming a professional boxer. As these aspiring artists take on the runway, the recording studio, Broadway, and the NYC social scene, they will find more than just a career in the big city — they’ll find long-lasting friendship.”

Katy Keene Season 1 Episode 1 — Lucy Hale as Katy Keene (center) in ‘Katy Keene’ season 1 episode 1 (Photo: Barbara Nitke © 2020 The CW Network, LLC)

The Call of the Wild Featurette: Behind the Scenes with Harrison Ford

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Rebecca Murray

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January 27, 2020

Harrison Ford discusses his starring role in 20th Century Fox’s The Call of the Wild in the just-released one-minute video. The behind the scenes featurette also shows off new clips from the upcoming action adventure film.

In addition to Harrison Ford, the cast includes Omar Sy (Inferno), Dan Stevens (Legion), Karen Gillan (Jumanji: The Next Level), and Bradley Whitford (Perfect Harmony).

The Call of the Wild was directed by Chris Sanders and adapted from Jack London’s classic novel by Michael Green. Sanders’ behind the scenes team includes director of photography Janusz Kaminski, editors David Heinz and William Hoy, and production designer Stefan Dechant.

Erwin Stoff and James Mangold produced, with Diana Pokorny and Ryan Stafford executive produced.

Fox and Disney are launching The Call of the Wild on February 21, 2020. Advance tickets are now on sale.

The Plot, Courtesy of Fox:

“Adapted from the beloved literary classic, 20th Century Studios’ The Call of the Wild vividly brings to the screen the story of Buck, a big-hearted dog whose blissful domestic life is turned upside down when he is suddenly uprooted from his California home and transplanted to the exotic wilds of the Canadian Yukon during the Gold Rush of the 1890s.

As the newest rookie on a mail delivery dog sled team–and later its leader–Buck experiences the adventure of a lifetime, ultimately finding his true place in the world and becoming his own master.

As a live-action/animation hybrid, The Call of the Wild employs cutting edge visual effects and animation technology in order to render the animals in the film as fully photorealistic–and emotionally authentic–characters.”

MacGyver Season 4 Episode 1 Photos: Preview of “Fire + Ashes + Legacy = Phoenix”

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January 27, 2020

MacGyver finally returns to CBS’s primetime lineup on February 7, 2020 with season four episode one. The 100‘s Henry Ian Cusick makes his debut as an ex-MI6 agent in “Fire + Ashes + Legacy = Phoenix,” directed by David Straiton from a script by Terry Matalas.

New season four episodes air on Fridays at 8pm ET/PT.

Episode one’s guest stars include Xander Berkeley, Emmanuelle Vaugier, Camille Mana, Leonardo Nam, Fernando Chien, Jeremy Palko, Kathryn Alexander, and Braxton Alexander.

The season four cast is led by Lucas Till as Angus “Mac” MacGyver. Tristin Mays is Riley Davis, Justin Hires is Wilt Bozer, Meredith Eaton is Matty Weber, Levy Tran is Desi Nguyen, and Henry Ian Cusick plays Russ Taylor.

“Fire + Ashes + Legacy = Phoenix” Plot – Ex-MI6 agent Russ Taylor (Cusick) recruits former Phoenix Foundation members Mac, Riley, Bozer, Matty and Desi to hunt down a bioweapon that’s planned to be used by a mysterious organization for a devastating attack on a major U.S. city.

MacGyver Plot, Courtesy of CBS:

MacGyver, a reimagining of the classic series, is an action-adventure drama about 20-something Angus “Mac” MacGyver, who is part of a clandestine organization within the U.S. government, where he uses his extraordinary talent for unconventional problem-solving and vast scientific knowledge to save lives. Joining his team on high-risk missions around the globe are Riley Davis, an unpredictable computer hacker with a chip on her shoulder; Wilt Bozer, Mac’s roommate and an agent on the team; Matty Weber, a legend in Covert Ops and the director of operations at the Phoenix Foundation; Desi Nguyen, whose job is to protect MacGyver and his team on their global missions; and Russ Taylor, the quick-witted, Oxford-educated, ex-military skilled in propaganda and lie detection, who shakes things up by challenging the way MacGyver and the team are used to doing things.

Under the aegis of the Phoenix Foundation, MacGyver takes on the responsibility of saving the world, armed to the teeth with resourcefulness and little more than bubble gum and a paper clip.

MacGyver Season 4 Episode 1 — Lucas Till, Henry Ian Cusick, Justin Hires, Levy Tran, Meredith Eaton, and Tristan Mays in ‘MacGyver’ season 4 episode 1 (Photo © 2020 CBS Broadcasting, Inc)

Tommy Series Preview: Photos, Plot, Cast, and Premiere Date

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Rebecca Murray

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January 27, 2020

Edie Falco returns to series television with a starring role in CBS’s new police drama, Tommy. Tommy‘s set to take over the Thursdays at 10pm ET/PT timeslot beginning February 6, 2020 with an episode titled “In Dreams Begin Responsibilities.”

The Cast:

In addition to four-time Emmy Award winner Edie Falco (The Sopranos, Nurse Jackie) as Abigail “Tommy” Thomas, season one of the CBS series stars Michael Chernus as Ken Rosey and Adelaide Clemens as Blake Sullivan. Thomas Sadoski plays Buddy Gray, Russell G. Jones is Donn Cooper, Olivia Lucy Phillip is Kate Jones, Joseph Lyle Taylor is Doug Dudik, and Vladimir Caamaño plays Abner Diaz.

The Plot:

Per CBS – Falco stars as a former high-ranking NYPD officer who becomes the first female chief of police for Los Angeles. A true blue New Yorker, Abigail “Tommy” Thomas uses her unflinching honesty and hardball tactics to keep social, political and national security issues from hindering effective law enforcement in the Southland. Equal parts political, procedural and family drama, Tommy comes from Paul Attanasio, the creator of Bull and Homicide: Life on the Street.

Tommy Season 1 Episode 1 — Vladimir Caamaño as Abner Diaz and Edie Falco as Abigail “Tommy” Thomas in ‘Tommy’ season 1 episode 1 (Photo: Jojo Whilden © 2019 CBS Broadcasting, Inc)

Supernatural Season 15 Episode 10 Recap: “The Heroes’ Journey”

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Saim Cheeda

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January 25, 2020

Supernatural Season 15 Episode 10 — Jared Padalecki as Sam and Jensen Ackles as Dean in ‘Supernatural’ season 15 episode 10 (Photo: Bettina Strauss © 2020 The CW Network, LLC)

Just when you thought we’d seen it all on The CW’s Supernatural, the show goes ahead and gives us a sitcom episode when we’re halfway through the final season. That’s right, season 15 episode 10, “The Heroes’ Journey,” is all comedy with action on the side.

To start things off, we get an answer to the biggest plothole on the show, as we find out that Sam (Jared Padalecki) and Dean (Jensen Ackles) have skirted by life problems like earning money, illness, and their unhealthy lifestyle because Chuck made them immune to being normal. This explanation comes later on, before which we see our heroes suffering.

While Sam comes down with a cold and suddenly loses his cooking skills, Dean is unable to make any purchases after his credit is no good. Turns out Charlie had hacked into the system to make it essentially a never-ending bank account.

Interrupting this no good, very bad day is a call from Garth – remember that hugger werewolf? – who needs the boys’ help as his wife’s cousin has been badly beaten up, which was the result of a cage fight we saw him against a wraith at the beginning of the episode. As the boys arrive, they learn that Garth (DJ Qualls) has expanded his family to include his newest twins, Sam and…Castiel. Yup, Dean gets no love.

To resolve their normal problems like Sam’s illness and Dean’s cavities, the former is given a concoction by Garth’s wife, which almost seems to kill him since it’s mostly just cayenne pepper. As for Dean, he’s knocked out by Garth to get a free dental examination. During it, we’re treated to a bizarre sequence where Dean dreams himself and Garth to be tap dancers in the bunker. Nothing makes sense about this, but why did I love it so much?

Once the rather elongated scenes of Sam and Dean’s medications are finished with, the brothers inform Garth and his wife that God is out for them. This is where Garth sums up that Chuck has removed the Winchesters’ immunity against daily problems since he doesn’t see them as heroes in his story anymore.

Going back to Brad (Jesse Hutch), the werewolf who’d been in the cage fight, we learn that it’s a den for monsters to bet on fights and broadcast on the dark web. Although Garth doesn’t want the boys to go, since they don’t have their immunities anymore, the brothers assure him they can do this as that’s part of their job.

However, things go downhill as soon as they arrive as Dean turns out to be lactose intolerant after stuffing his face with cheese sandwiches. After getting ambushed, they find themselves locked up to fight in the main event against a behemoth vampire. Even worse is how they realize they can longer pick locks as this skill was also Chuck’s doing.

Fortunately, Garth has been tracking them and arrives to free them from captivity, and even manages to blow the whole place up using C4. The bad news is that the huge vampire they were meant to fight doesn’t get killed in the explosion and attacks the heroes. The brothers proceed to get themselves beat up bad before Garth once again saves them by slicing the vamp from behind.

Back at Garth’s, after bonding with baby Sam and Castiel, the latter of whom stares at Dean the same way normal Castiel does, the brothers hug their pal goodbye. For Garth’s sake, let’s hope this is his final appearance as the last shot is of him enjoying a dance with his wife. As for the Winchesters, they decide to head to Alaska based on advice given by Garth. It’s going to be a difficult trip, though, seeing as the Impala immediately breaks down, much to Dean’s chagrin.

Overall, I loved having a completely comedic episode since this is probably the last time the show will have a filler story. It went with Garth’s characterization for a plot to be easy on the seriousness, and we also got the explanation to Sam and Dean’s ease when it came to daily life. Let’s see what else Supernatural has in store in surprising us.

This Is Us Season 4 Episode 12 Photos: Preview of “A Hell of a Week: Part Two”

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Rebecca Murray

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January 24, 2020

NBC’s This Is Us season four episode 11 centered on Randall, a home break-in, and the stress he was under to keep it together. Season four episode 12 focuses on Kevin and his relationship with Sophie. “A Hell of a Week: Part Two” will air on January 28, 2020 at 9pm ET/PT.

This Is Us‘ huge ensemble cast includes Mandy Moore as Rebecca Pearson, Milo Ventimiglia as Jack Pearson, Sterling K. Brown as Randall, Chrissy Metz as Kate, and Justin Hartley as Kevin. Susan Kelechi Watson is Beth Pearson, Chris Sullivan is Toby Damon, and Jon Huertas is Miguel Rivas. Griffin Dunne returns as Jack’s brother, Nicky. Jennifer Morrison guest stars as Cassidy Sharp.

“A Hell of a Week: Part Two” Plot – Kevin revisits his past and questions his future.

Series Description, Courtesy of NBC:

“Everyone has a family. And every family has a story. This Is Us chronicles the Pearson family across the decades: from Jack (Ventimiglia) and Rebecca (Moore) as young parents in the 1980s to their 37-year-old kids Kevin (Hartley), Kate (Metz) and Randall (Brown) searching for love and fulfillment in the present day. This grounded, life-affirming dramedy reveals how the tiniest events in our lives impact who we become, and how the connections we share with each other can transcend time, distance and even death.

From the writer and directors of Crazy, Stupid, Love. comes a smart, modern show that will welcome you into a family you feel you’ve known for years.”

This Is Us Season 4 Episode 12 — Alexandra Breckenridge as Sophie and Justin Hartley as Kevin in ‘This Is Us’ season 4 episode 12 (Photo by: Ron Batzdorff/NBC)

The New Pope Season 2: February Episode Details and Air Dates

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Rebecca Murray

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January 24, 2020

The New Pope season 2 — Jude Law and John Malkovich star in ‘The New Pope’ (Photo by Gianni Fiorito / HBO)

Season two of HBO’s The New Pope continues with new episodes in February 2020. The network’s just released details on episodes four and five of the critically acclaimed series starring Jude Law and John Malkovich. New season two episodes arrive on Mondays at 9pm ET/PT.

The season is headlined by Jude Law reprising his role as Pope Pius XIII and John Malkovich starring as John Paul III.

Paolo Sorrentino created, executive produces, and directs the series. Lorenzo Mieli, Mario Gianani, Riccardo Neri, Elena Recchia, Jude Law, Caroline Benjo, Carole Scotta, Simon Arnal, Jaume Roures, Javier Méndez, Nils Hartmann, and Sonia Rovai also executive produce.

The Plot:

The follow-up to 2017’s The Young Pope from Oscar-winning filmmaker Paolo Sorrentino, The New Pope dives into the inner workings of the Vatican, while exploring the very human desires, vices and fragilities of those in power and the complexities inherent in faith today.

The series picks up where The Young Pope left off, with Jude Law’s Lenny Belardo, known as Pope Pius XIII, in a coma. Following an unpredictable and mysterious turn of events, Secretary of State Voiello (Orlando) succeeds in having Sir John Brannox (Malkovich), a charming and sophisticated moderate English aristocrat, placed on the papal throne, adopting the name John Paul III.

The new pope seems ideal, but he conceals secrets and has a certain fragility, and Voiello immediately understands that it will not be easy to replace the charismatic Pius XIII. Hanging between life and death, Lenny Belardo has become a Saint, with thousands now idolizing him, fueling the contrast between fundamentalisms.

Meanwhile, the Church is under attack from external threats and scandals striking the symbols of Christianity and risking irreversibly devastating the hierarchies. As always, however, in the Vatican, nothing is what it seems. Good and evil proceed arm-in-arm towards history, and to reach the showdown, we must wait for the events to take their course.

The New Pope February 2020 Episodes:

Episode 4
Debut date: MONDAY, FEB. 3 (9:00-10:00 p.m. ET/PT)
Following an audience with Marilyn Manson, Brannox (John Malkovich) decides to pay a visit to Pius XIII (Jude Law) and is confronted with the intensity of his predecessor’s followers. Later, Brannox appoints Cardinal Spalletta (Massimo Ghini), with whom he shares a past, to a new role. Voiello (Silvio Orlando) prepares for a long war with the defiant Sister Lisette (Nora Waldstatten) after the nuns go on strike. The Church faces the prospect of bankruptcy as the Italian government looks to make changes. Gutierrez (Javier Cámara) has a clandestine meeting, which he later confesses to the pontiff. An angry Fabiano (Alessandro Riceci) questions Ester’s (Ludivine Sagnier) commitment to her faith.
Written by Paolo Sorrentino Umberto Contrarello and Stefano Bises; directed by Paolo Sorrentino.

Episode 5
Debut date: MONDAY, FEB. 10 (9:00-10:00 p.m. ET/PT)
A brutal act of terrorism in France leads to an unconventional response from the pope that strikes a chord with the public. Feeling disconnected from her husband, Sofia (Cécile de France) reaches out to Brannox (John Malkovich), who shares more of his personal history. Pius XIII’s (Jude Law) followers flock to Venice when there’s a sudden change in his condition.
Written by Paolo Sorrentino Umberto Contrarello and Stefano Bises; directed by Paolo Sorrentino.

Legacies Season 2 Episode 11: Photos and Preview of “What Cupid Problem?”

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Rebecca Murray

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January 24, 2020

The CW’s Legacies season two episode 10 found a demon whispering in the ears of Salvatore High students, causing them to lash out and – in some cases – speak truths best kept hidden. The gang finally figured out why everyone was being so snarky and mean, thanks to Wade the fairy. It seems this particular beastie can only be taken down by a fairy, and Landon rallied the student body to believe in Wade’s fairy powers and defeat the demon.

Episode 11 also found Ric and Lizzie trying to help Josie get rid of the container of black magic. That was finally accomplished late in the episode by all the witches channeling their powers and sending the container off to a new prison world they created. The episode ended with Alyssa (Hope’s obnoxious and powerful roommate) sending Ric, Josie, and Lizzie off to the prison world the girls created when they were younger. And surprise! Sebastian is trapped in that same world. Thankfully, Hope figured out Alyssa’s behind the disappearance of the Saltzmans.

Up next, season two episode 11 directed by Darren Grant from a script by Penny Cox and Cynthia Adarkwa. “What Cupid Problem?” will air January 30, 2020 at 9pm ET/PT.

Legacies stars Danielle Rose Russell as Hope Mikaelson, Jenny Boyd as Lizzie Saltzman, Kaylee Bryant as Josie Saltzman, and Quincy Fouse as MG. Aria Shahghasemi is Landon Kirby, Peyton Alex Smith is Rafael Waithe, and Matt Davis is Alaric Saltzman.

“What Cupid Problem?” Plot – LOVE IS IN THE AIR WHEN CUPID SHOWS UP IN MYSTIC FALLS — After learning that Josie, Lizzie and Alaric are in trouble, Hope (Russell) leads the charge to save them. Meanwhile, Landon (Shahghasemi) seizes the chance to keep an eye on the latest monster in town in order to prove himself useful.

Elsewhere, MG’s (Fouse) attempt at a perfect first date with Kym (guest star Ebboney Wilson) takes a disastrous turn when Hope enlists his help in her plan.

The Season 2 Plot:

Last season, viewers were thrilled to tap into a whole new passion for The Vampire Diaries / The Originals universe, when the third installment in the franchise launched with Legacies. Set in the Salvatore Boarding School for the Young and Gifted, Legacies told the story of the next generation of supernatural beings as they learn what it means to be special in a world that may never understand. Typically a school for vampires like MG (Fouse), werewolves like Rafael (Smith) and witches like twins Lizzie (Boyd) and Josie Saltzman (Bryant), the kids and their beloved headmaster Dr. Alaric Saltzman (Davis) were stunned to come face to face with a series of monster and creatures they had only ever heard of in myth and lore. A dragon. A gargoyle. The Headless Horseman.

The evil behind the real-life resurrection of these formerly fictional beings proved to have a horrifying connection to the school’s newest student, Landon Kirby (Shahghasemi). This led his first and only love, Hope Mikaelson (Russell), the school’s shining star, to sacrifice her place at the school — and in the world — to protect Landon from a terrible fate.

Season two will show us a world without Hope Mikaelson and all the chaos that goes along with it. All the while, Hope will be trying to find her way back to the school she has learned to call home and the friends she has learned to love like family. It will be filled with new monsters and more romantic and emotional surprises than ever.