IFC Films has unveiled a new trailer for the Western thriller, True History of the Kelly Gang. Justin Kurzel (Assassin’s Creed) directed the dramatic film which tells the story of the notorious Australian outlaw Ned Kelly.
The cast is led by George MacKay (1917) as Ned Kelly. Russell Crowe, Charlie Hunnam, Nicholas Hoult, Essie Davis, Thomasin Mckenzie, Sean Keenan, Earl Cave, Marlon Williams, Louis Hewison, and Orlando Schwerdt also star in the R-rated drama based on Peter Carey’s novel.
True History of the Kelly Gang will open in NY theaters on April 24, 2020 and in Los Angeles on May 1st. A digital/On Demand release follows on May 8th.
The Plot:
“Set amidst the grueling badlands of 19th-century Australia, legendary outlaw Ned Kelly (MacKay) grows up under the bloody and uncompromising rule of the English. Food is scarce, survival is filled with daily strife, and every opportunity the colonizers take to make their victims feel powerless is inflicted with searing brutality. In a desperate attempt to prime him for rebellion, Ned Kelly’s mother (Davis), sells him off into the hands of the notorious bushranger Harry Power (Crowe), where the young bandit discovers he comes from a line of warriors called the Sons of Sieve.”
Fueled by his roots and a voracious appetite for revenge, Ned Kelly leads an anarchist army to wreak havoc on their oppressors in one of the most audacious attacks the country has ever seen. Grimy, gritty, and full of action-packed thrills, True History of the Kelly Gang brings a revolutionary twist to an iconic piece of folklore.”
Charlie Hunnam as Sergeant O’Neil in ‘True History of the Kelly Gang’ (Photo Credit: IFC Films)George Mackay as Ned Kelly (Photo Credit: IFC Films)Russell Crowe as Harry Power in ‘True History of the Kelly Gang’ (Photo Credit: IFC Films)
In addition to being a really cool black and white noir whodunit, The CW’s Legacies season two episode 14 also fed fans some interesting character developments. The Landon-less episode found Hope openly admitting that maybe she and Landon are not meant to be together. The episode also dropped the hint that Raf might have been murdered by the Necromancer. And episode 14 explored a romantic relationship between Josie and Jade.
Episode 14 ended with Emma and Dorian leaving Mystic Falls and with the confirmation Dark Josie is here to stay.
Up next, season two episode 15 airing on March 19, 2020. Episode 15, “Life Was So Much Easier When I Only Cared About Myself,” was directed by Lauren Petzke from a script by Adam Higgs and Jimmy Mosqueda.
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.
“Life Was So Much Easier When I Only Cared About Myself” Plot – HEROES SAVE THE DAY — When things take a dark turn on the twins’ 17th birthday, Lizzie (Boyd) is left to make a difficult decision. Meanwhile, Hope (Russell) takes drastic measures when she and Alaric (Davis) clash over how to handle an issue involving Josie (Bryant). Finally, Rafael (Smith) makes a heartbreaking discovery.
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.
The cast of FBI: Most Wanted guest stars in a special two-part FBI season two crossover airing March 24, 2020. Season two episode 18, “American Dreams,” was directed by Terry Miller from a script by David Amann.
FBI: Most Wanted‘s Julian McMahon, Roxy Sternberg, Kellen Lutz, Keisha Castle-Hughes, and Nathaniel Arcand guest star. The episode 18 guest cast also includes Roshawn Franklin, Vedette Lim, John Sousa, Rosie Benton, Samantha Soule, Chris Barnes, and Rick Faugno.
The season two cast of FBI includes Missy Peregrym as Special Agent Maggie Bell, Zeeko Zaki as Special Agent Omar Adom ‘OA’ Zidan, Ebonée Noel as Kristen Chazal, Alana De La Garza as Isobel Castille, John Boyd as Stuart Scola, and Jeremy Sisto as Jubal Valentine.
“American Dreams” Plot – Jess LaCroix (Julian McMahon) and his team come to help OA find a fugitive LaCroix arrested years ago after a bus with 26 students goes missing and he’s the main suspect, on the first part of a special two-part crossover.
The FBI Plot, Courtesy of CBS:
“FBI is a fast-paced drama about the inner workings of the New York office of the Federal Bureau of Investigation. This elite unit brings to bear all their talents, intellect and technical expertise on major cases in order to keep New York and the country safe. Born into a multigenerational law enforcement family, Special Agent Maggie Bell commits deeply to the people she works with as well as those she protects. Her partner is Special Agent Omar Adom ‘OA’ Zidan, a West Point graduate via Bushwick who spent two years undercover for the DEA before being cherry-picked by the FBI.
Overseeing them is Special Agent in Charge, Isobel Castille, who operates under intense pressure and has undeniable command authority. The team also includes Assistant Special Agent in Charge Jubal Valentine, the nerve center of the office whose ability to easily relate to and engage with both superiors and subordinates makes him a master motivator. Kristen Chazal is the team’s most valued resource, a brilliant analyst recruited straight out of university who can piece together the big picture faster than anyone. These first-class agents tenaciously investigate cases of tremendous magnitude, including terrorism, organized crime and counterintelligence.”
The CW’s Katy Keene season one episode six found Katy hooking up with a prince, Ginger losing a drag contest, and Alexander learning Josie’s big secret. Up next, episode 7 directed by Greg Smith from a script by Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa. “Kiss of the Spider Woman” airs on Thursday, March 19, 2020.
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.
“Kiss of the Spider Woman” Plot – A BIG SWING – Gloria (LaNasa) is putting pressure on Katy (Hale) to design a wedding dress that would be career-changing for her. Jorge (Beauchamp) wants to keep pushing his career forward, so he decides to put on a show. Josie (Murray) is frustrated that nothing has come from her EP party.
Meanwhile, Pepper (Chan) turns to Alexander (Laviscount) and Xandra (Hyde) for an investment opportunity.
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.”
Sullivan’s past experiences help him deal with a veteran in need on ABC’s Station 19 season 3 episode 9. Directed by Janice Cooke from a script by Brian Anthony, episode 9 – “Poor Wandering One” – will air on Thursday, March 19, 2020 at 8pm ET/PT.
The cast of season three includes Jaina Lee Ortiz as Andy Herrera, Jason George as Ben Warren, Boris Kodjoe as Captain Robert Sullivan, Grey Damon as Jack Gibson, and Barrett Doss as Victoria Hughes. Jay Hayden is Travis Montgomery, Okieriete Onaodowan is Dean Miller, Danielle Savre is Maya Bishop, and Miguel Sandoval is Captain Pruitt Herrera.
The episode’s guest stars are Stefania Spampinato as Dr. Carina Deluca, Pat Healy as Chief Dixon, Lachlan Buchanan as Emmett Dixon, Josh Kelly as Kyle, Jonathan Kehoe as Jimmy, Elayn Taylor as Marion, Garrett Morris as Earl, Marie-Françoise Theodore as Millie, and Alex Benjamin as Frederick.
“Poor Wandering One” Plot – When an Army veteran threatens to blow up a pawn shop, Sullivan reflects on his time as a Marine to deescalate the situation. Meanwhile, Vic and Dean try to reason with a man battling Alzheimer’s disease; and Pruitt takes a stand to honor fallen firefighters.
The Plot, Courtesy of ABC:
“Station 19 follows a group of heroic Seattle firefighters as they put their lives and hearts on the line. The latest series from the executive producers of Grey’s Anatomy, Scandal and How to Get Away with Murder takes us inside the tough, tight-knit and sometimes heartbreaking world of the city’s bravest first responders.”
Josh Kelly and Boris Kodjoe in ‘Station 19’ season 3 episode 9 (ABC/Richard Cartwright)Jaina Lee Ortiz in season 3 episode 9 (ABC/Richard Cartwright)Jason George, Jaina Lee Ortiz, Jay Hayden and Grey Damon in season 3 episode 9 (ABC/Mitch Haaseth)Garrett Morris and Okieriete Onaodowan in season 3 episode 9 (ABC/Mitch Haaseth)Josh Kelly and Boris Kodjoe in season 3 episode 9 (ABC/Richard Cartwright)
Fox’s Deputy continues its first season run with episode 12, “10-8 Agency.” Episode 12 is set to air on Thursday, March 19, 2020 at 9pm ET/PT.
Stephen Dorff (“Sheriff Bill Hollister”) leads a cast that includes Brian Van Holt as Cade Ward, Bex Taylor-Klaus as Brianna Bishop, and Shane Paul McGhie as Joseph Harris. Yara Martinez stars as Dr. Paula Reyes and Danielle Moné Truitt is Charlie Minnick.
“10-8 Agency” Plot – Charlie, Joseph and Carter investigate a case that becomes more complicated at every turn, while Bishop and Cade make a connection to a homicide they never expected. Still suffering flashbacks from the hospital takeover, Paula tries to find closure. Meanwhile, Bill’s family strives to humanize him to the constituents of Los Angeles County.
The Deputy Plot, Courtesy of Fox:
“Deputy blends the spirit of a classic Western with a modern-day attitude and emotionally driven, visceral storytelling. Featuring an ensemble of ambitious and complicated people who won’t rest until justice is served, DEPUTY brings a gritty authenticity to the modern cop drama.
The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department is one of the largest police forces in the world, but when the elected Sheriff dies, an arcane rule in the county charter, forged back in the Wild West, suddenly thrusts the most unlikely man into the job. That man is Bill Hollister. A fifth-generation lawman, Bill is only interested in justice; his soul wears a white hat. The bad guys don’t stand a chance, but neither do the politicos in the Hall of Justice.
Under Bill’s command is a county-wide crew of LA’s finest, including Deputy Cade Ward, a former Marine stationed in Afghanistan, eight years sober and one of Bill’s few confidantes; Deputy Brianna Bishop, the whip-smart, sarcastic driver in charge of Bill’s security detail; and Deputy Joseph Harris, the son of Bill’s fallen partner.
The dangers associated with the job often lead the police to LA County General Hospital, where Bill buts heads with Dr. Paula Reyes, the hospital’s chief trauma surgeon – and his wife.
Given a job he never wanted, in an unfamiliar sea of politics, Bill quickly learns that doing what is expected and doing what is right are two different things, and that his innate, dogged pursuit of justice is the only skill the job truly requires.”
Betty Gilpin as Crystal in ‘The Hunt’ (Photo Credit: Universal Pictures)
I found it shocking that after The Hunt screening I couldn’t decide who will be more offended: liberals or conservatives. The Hunt’s an equal opportunity offender and that’s what makes it so infuriating to both sides of the deep, well-defined divide. Of course, that also means both sides should get a few good chuckles out of the film’s skewering of their political counterparts.
What’s certain is that horror fans of all political persuasions will gleefully celebrate the generous amount of blood, guts, gore, and severed body parts on display in this hard-R violent satire.
Damon Lindelof and Nick Cuse’s script pits liberal elitists against diehard Trump conservatives. The liberal side of the story’s populated with rich, smug, and self-righteous members of the political correctness police. The conservatives are represented as hate-filled conspiracy theorists with low IQs who watch Hannity and don’t believe climate change is real but do believe in the deep state.
The sanctimonious liberal elites have zero tolerance for deplorables and use their wealth to kidnap a handful and transport them to a shooting zone. The right-wingers wake from their drug-induced sleep confused as to their whereabouts. They’ve no time to suss out their location or circumstances before the hunt officially begins in earnest.
The characters on both sides are disposable one-dimensional stereotypes with the exception of the leaders of both groups. GLOW’s Betty Gilpin is absolutely terrific as Crystal, a calm, cool, and collected – although also quite possibly psycho – member of the deplorables. Nicknamed Snowball by the elites, Crystal’s analytical approach to the problem at hand places her in a category all her own.
It’s pretty much impossible not to go into the film already solidly backing either the liberal hunters or their right-wing prey. Only Betty Gilpin’s character is able to bridge the divide, thanks to her multi-layered performance. (#TeamSnowball)
This loose remake of 1932’s The Most Dangerous Game delivers its political wallop with trigger words and unmistakable cynicism about the current state of America. The final act takes an unexpected twist that’s too convenient and messy. However, The Hunt redeems that loopy twist in a begrudgingly satisfying way with a scene that would have fit snugly in Quentin Tarantino’s Kill Bill.
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This Universal Pictures and Blumhouse Productions release has a legitimate excuse if it doesn’t perform well at the box office. The Hunt was supposed to plop into theaters in 2019 but was pushed back to 2020 in response to mass shootings in El Paso, Texas, and Dayton, Ohio. Unfortunately, its new release date lands it in theaters at the same time most medical experts are suggesting people stay away from crowded places or public areas where it’s likely the Coronavirus can easily spread. Movie theaters definitely fall into the “enter at your own risk” category as the number of cases of COVID-19 continues to grow at an alarming rate. (It’s too bad drive-ins no longer exist in most cities.)
GRADE: B
MPAA Rating: R for strong bloody violence, and language throughout
Release Date: March 13, 2020
Directed By: Craig Zobel (Compliance, Z for Zachariah)
Cast: Betty Gilpin, Hilary Swank, Ike Barinholtz, Ethan Suplee, Emma Roberts, Amy Madigan, Justin Hartley, Reed Birney, and Glenn Howerton
Regan (Millicent Simmonds), Marcus (Noah Jupe) and Evelyn (Emily Blunt) brave the unknown in ‘A Quiet Place Part II’ (Photo Credit: Paramount Pictures)
Today, John Krasinsky announced A Quiet Place Part II will postpone its theatrical release. The Fast and the Furious franchise also issued a statement this morning announcing they’ll be pushing back the release date of F9 to 2021.
Krasinsky broke the news via social media, tweeting out:
Emails and social media announcements were also made for F9. I just received the following in my inbox:
“To our family of Fast fans everywhere,
We feel all the love and the anticipation you have for the next chapter in our saga.
That’s why it’s especially tough to let you know that we have to move the release date of the film. It’s become clear that it won’t be possible for all of our fans around the world to see the film this May.
We are moving the global release date to April 2021, with North America opening on April 2. While we know there is disappointment in having to wait a little while longer, this move is made with the safety of everyone as our foremost consideration.
Moving will allow our global family to experience our new chapter together. We’ll see you next spring.
Much love,
Your Fast Family”
The 25th James Bond film No Time to Die was one of the first movies to delay its release in response to the Coronavirus pandemic. MGM tweeted out the news on March 4th:
“MGM, Universal and Bond producers, Michael G. Wilson and Barbara Broccoli, announced today that after careful consideration and thorough evaluation of the global theatrical marketplace, the release of NO TIME TO DIE will be postponed until November 2020.”
Sony officially announced its moving Peter Rabbit 2 from its scheduled April 3, 2020 release date to August 7th.
Large festivals/conventions including SXSW, Coachella, CinemaCon, Emerald City Comic Con, and E3 have pushed back their dates or canceled for this year. TV series and movies including Mission Impossible, Riverdale, The Amazing Race, The Falcon and the Winter Soldier, and Survivor have all temporarily shut down production. Apple+’s Morning Show joined the list as I’m typing up this article.
“In concert with our dedicated partners at Apple, we have concluded it would be prudent to take a two-week hiatus to assess the situation and ensure the safety of the incredible people who make this show,” stated producer Michael Ellenberg, founder and CEO of MediaRes.
Oscar winner Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson both tested positive for Coronavirus while traveling in Australia. Hanks released the following statement:
With the pandemic affecting millions of people across the globe, these moves are necessary steps in helping to minimalize the further spread of COVID-19. Here at Showbiz Junkies, our thoughts are with everyone affected by this pandemic. Please stay safe, stay healthy, and follow all the instructions offered by legitimate medical experts.
The CW’s Roswell, New Mexico star Michael Vlamis talked chest hairs, family drama, and Michael’s relationships with Alex and Maria in our interview for season two. Vlamis and his co-stars chatted up the new season at the New York Comic-Con, and during our roundtable interview he teased what’s in store for Michael and his alien siblings.
Roswell, New Mexico returns for season two on March 16, 2020.
How is Michael handling what happened with Max?
Michael Vlamis: “Not well. Not well at all. God, he’s a mess. Lot of fights…lot of booze…lot of nail polish…a lot of chest hair. I keep making that joke but it’s true! There’s so much chest hair this year!”
Why?
Michael Vlamis: “You know I just… When we did the costume fittings in the first season I had my buttons all normal for the pictures and then I had a couple where he let them down. I was like, ‘I just feel like he’d be more open.’ And my one note in the audition was cover up your chest hair a little bit. I was wearing an A-Tee or an A-tank, you know? Both words I know for that you can’t say anymore… Anyway, any tee that anyone in Goodfellas wears. (Laughing) I wore one of those with the jean jacket and they were like, ‘Just cover up the chest hairs.’
I always felt I had to let the chest hairs out! So, before we started shooting season one, I unbuttoned it without telling anybody and got it really low and then went. And then we just had to match that the rest of the year. (Laughing) So, that’s kind of how I weaseled that in there.
But, yeah, he’s an absolute mess this year. It’s really fun to play.”
Who’s he turning to? Is he with Liz more because they’re trying to bring back Max?
Michael Vlamis: “Well at the very beginning, nobody. He’s turned away from everyone at the very beginning. But then, yes, of course they’re trying to bring him back with whatever they can do. So, he’s going to go to the other scientific brain in the group. So, I’ve gotten to do some really cool work with Jeanine (Mason). He’s kind of getting…I’m getting a lot of different scenes with different characters. Michael Guerin’s all over the place this season.”
Michael Vlamis: “He just can’t be happy, you know? He can’t allow himself to be happy. I don’t think he thinks he deserves it. But he’s spending a lot of time with Alex and Maria in different contexts.
I don’t even know which one’s best for him. Everyone keeps asking which one is best for Michael Guerin. I don’t know. I have no idea. One reminds him of tragedy and one reminds him of a fresh start. So, they’re very different. One’s very heavy; one’s super light. But that doesn’t mean they’re not crisscrossing.
Me and Heather have had some really cool scenes this year – Heather Hemmens who plays Maria. Some scenes I’m really proud of. I’ve just gotten to go to like a deep place this year because that’s where the character is. He’s in a lot of pain.”
How’s his relationship with his sister?
Michael Vlamis: “Even that has gotten strained at times. But that will always be like his rock. That’s like the one person that has always been there for him.”
More so than Max?
Michael Vlamis: “I think he thinks that. I don’t know if that’s true or if that’s the case. But I think he feels that, especially with… I mean, last year Max just grabs his hand and heals him without him even wanting that, you know, or asking for that. It’s little things like that. It’s that brother complex and so I think that’s the case.
I think they were both there for him as much, but I don’t think Michael Guerin sees that.”
And he’s still going to be dealing with the fact that now he’s got a healed hand that he can’t explain.
Michael Vlamis: “Yeah. He’s hiding it. And I think he’s also not just hiding it from everybody, I think he’s hiding it from himself. He did not want that to happen. And it was really nice I got to play the guitar at the end of last season and kind of go back to the old ways, almost, it felt. But it’s not the old ways and he knows that.
I think he’s ashamed almost of that hand being healed, like he didn’t deserve it which is another deep masochistic choice that I’m going with.”
Does his world expand in this coming season?
Michael Vlamis: “Yeah, definitely. It definitely expands. It’s really cool. I’ve been hinted to a storyline that’s developing this season that I’m really excited about. I can’t talk about it but there are new characters coming into play and it does open up the world and give him more to do. But he’s very focused on brother and information about his mom. He wants to find out more about his mom.”
He’ll spend a good deal of time delving into that?
Michael Vlamis: “Yeah, he’s definitely trying to figure out more about his mom. He’s looking for help in all the places that he can. He might find out some stuff he doesn’t want to find out.”
What have been your favorite scenes to film this season?
Michael Vlamis: “My favorite scenes in this season I didn’t think I could do. I read the script and you’re like, ‘I can act this but can I f**king do it? Can I make you believe that I’m doing this right now?’
The writers came up to me after a scene the other day and they were crying. That was a similar thing that happened in the prison scene last year. Those are moments where they know it’s fake – they’re seeing me in front of cameras doing it – and so if I can evoke that emotion through that without the music coming in or the different shots being cut together or the other actor in frame making everything believable on screen, then I’m really, really proud. It’s been like the deep, emotional feelings of loss of a brother that I’ve been trying to honor and make as real as possible this year. That’s been the most fun and also the most difficult.”
The team works on freeing a kidnapped teen on CBS’s S.W.A.T. season three episode 16. Directed by Paul Bernard from a script by Amelia Sims, episode 16 will air on Wednesday, March 18, 2020 at 10pm ET/PT.
The cast of season three features Shemar Moore as Daniel “Hondo” Harrelson, Stephanie Sigman as Jessica Cortez, Alex Russell as Jim Street, and Jay Harrington as David “Deacon” Kay. Lina Esco stars as Christina “Chris” Alonso, Kenny Johnson is Dominique Luca, David Lim is Victor Tan, Amy Farrington is Lieutenant Piper Lynch, and Patrick St. Esprit plays Commander Robert Hicks. Louis Ferreira plays Buck and Cory Hardrict is Nate.
Episode 16 guest stars include Doug Savant, Sterling Beaumon, Dendrie Taylor, Elijah Nelson, Cliff Chamberlain, Michael Filipowich, Ryan Bergara, and Shane Madej. Charles Maceo, Brielle Barbusca, Nick Alvarez, Krishna Smitha, Daphne Bloomer, Chanelle Wang, Derek Dow, and Selena Thurmond also guest star.
“Gunpowder Treason” Plot – The SWAT team’s search for an abducted teen leads them to a member of the Witness Protection Program and a decades-old political extremist group. Also, Hondo and his girlfriend disagree over a guest speaker at her community center; Luca worries he’s not physically ready to return to the field, and Commander Hicks reconnects with his estranged son.
S.W.A.T. Description, Courtesy of CBS:
Inspired by the television series and the feature film, S.W.A.T. stars Shemar Moore as a former Marine and locally born and raised S.W.A.T. sergeant, tasked to run a specialized tactical unit that is the last stop in law enforcement in Los Angeles. Torn between loyalty to where he was raised and allegiance to his brothers in blue, Daniel ”Hondo” Harrelson strives to bridge the divide between his two worlds and acclimate to his new duties as the legal guardian of a teenager.
Hondo’s elite unit includes David “Deacon” Kay, an experienced S.W.A.T. officer and dedicated family man who always puts the team first; Christina “Chris” Alonso, a skilled officer and the team’s canine trainer; Dominique Luca, an expert driver who gets them in and out of high risk situations; Victor Tan, who started in the LAPD Hollywood Division and uses his confidential informants in the community to help the team; and Jim Street, the team’s cocky newest member who is re-instated to S.W.A.T. after being fired for compromising the unit.
Responsible for the management of all Metro Division S.W.A.T. units is Commander Robert Hicks, a senior LAPD official with the Special Operations Bureau. Overseeing Hondo’s team is Hicks’ direct report, Jessica Cortez, the ambitious captain of L.A. Metro weighing an offer to leave S.W.A.T and work for the FBI. With Hondo leading the charge, these dedicated men and women bravely put themselves at risk to protect their community and save lives.
