Fox’s Gotham season four episode 20 found Jeremiah Valeska taking over after the death of his brother, Jerome. Jeremiah’s cruel and crazy, just like his dead brother, and fortunately this weird twist has allowed Cameron Monaghan to remain with the series. The episode also revealed the character who will most likely become Gotham‘s version of Harley Quinn.
Up next, season four episode 21 titled “One Bad Day” airing on May 10, 2018 at 8pm ET/PT. Episode 21’s guest stars include Cameron Monaghan, David W. Thompson as Scarecrow, Peter McRobbie as Mayor Pritchard, and Shiva Kalaiselvan as Lelia.
Season four’s main cast features Ben McKenzie as Detective James Gordon, Donal Logue as Harvey Bullock, David Mazouz as Bruce Wayne, Morena Baccarin as Leslie Thompkins, Sean Pertwee as Alfred, Robin Lord Taylor as The Penguin, Erin Richards as Barbara Kean, Camren Bicondova as Selina Kyle/the future Catwoman, Cory Michael Smith as Edward Nygma/the Riddler, Jessica Lucas as Tabitha Galavan, Chris Chalk as Lucius Fox, Drew Powell as Butch Gilzean/Solomon Grundy, Alexander Siddig as Ra’s Ah Ghul, and Crystal Reed as Sofia Falcone.
The “One Bad Day” Plot: As Gotham falls into complete anarchy, a team of unlikely heroes step up to save it. Bullock takes the lead at the GCPD and Bruce’s psychological limits are tested as those close to him are put in danger in the all-new “A Dark Knight: One Bad Day” episode.
Disney and Marvel’s Avengers: Infinity War continues to reign supreme at the box office, ringing up $112 million domestically over its second weekend in theaters. The comic book-inspired superhero film set a new record this weekend, making it past the $1 billion mark worldwide faster than any film in history. It also moved into 2nd place on the biggest second weekend chart behind only 2015’s Star Wars: The Force Awakens.
With Avengers: Infinity War and A Quiet Place pulling in audiences, newcomers Tully and Bad Samaritan were left out in the cold. Neither film could muster double digit opening weekends. However, the weekend’s other new theatrical release – Overboard starring Eugenio Derbez and Anna Faris – performed better than anticipated. The remake of the 1987 romantic comedy which starred Kurt Russell and Goldie Hawn brought in $14 million off a budget of $12 million-ish.
The Plot: An unprecedented cinematic journey ten years in the making and spanning the entire Marvel Cinematic Universe, Marvel Studios’ Avengers: Infinity War brings to the screen the ultimate, deadliest showdown of all time. The Avengers and their Super Hero allies must be willing to sacrifice all in an attempt to defeat the powerful Thanos before his blitz of devastation and ruin puts an end to the universe.
The large ensemble cast of Avengers: Infinity War also includes Robert Downey Jr as Tony Stark/Iron Man, Scarlett Johansson as Natasha Romanoff/Black Widow, Chris Hemsworth as Thor, Tom Hiddleston as Loki, Benedict Cumberbatch as Dr. Stephen Strange, Mark Ruffalo as Bruce Banner/Hulk, and Chris Pratt as Peter Quill/Star-Lord. Tessa Thompson as Valkyrie, Karen Gillian as Nebula, Zoe Saldana as Gamora, Pom Klementieff as Mantis, Jeremy Renner as Clint Barton/Hawkeye, Dave Bautista as Drax, Bradley Cooper as Rocket Raccoon, Paul Rudd as Scott Lang/Ant-Man, Anthony Mackie as Sam Wilson/Falcon, Don Cheadle as James Rhodes/War Machine, Paul Bettany as Vision, and Josh Brolin as Thanos are also featured in the much-anticipated superhero extravaganza.
Michael Esper as J. Paul Getty Jr, Donald Sutherland as J. Paul Getty Sr, Noble Foss-Bowen as J. Paul Getty III, and Hilary Swank as Gail Getty in ‘Trust’ season 1 episode 7 (Photo by Philippe Antonello / FX)
FX’s riveting drama Trust continues with season one episode seven airing on May 6, 2018. The episode’s titled “Kodachrome,” a reference to the home videos that drive much of the story.
Season one episode seven begins with Leonardo (Francesco Colella) swearing his wife to secrecy and then revealing his boss, Don Salvatore, struck a deal with J. Paul Getty Sr to secure the ransom money. She’s overjoyed they received a good price for Paul, and they’re both happy this ordeal is about to come to an end.
As they talk, Leonardo gathers clothing for Paul to wear when he’s released. He also finds a St. Christopher medal he plans on giving to Paul.
Chace (Brendan Fraser) supervises the gathering of $5 million in cash.
Paul Jr (Michael Esper) is watching old home movies of his time in California when he pumped oil at a Getty gas station. He shares with Pauline that he was happy but broke during that time period, and then he received a letter from his dad informing him it was time for a promotion. Paul Jr was invited to Italy for a face-to-face meeting with his dad, a meeting that changed everything.
A flashback shows Paul Jr, Gail (Hilary Swank), and the young J. Paul Getty III meeting with J. Paul Getty Sr (Donald Sutherland) after the private plane arrives in Italy. They all seem to get along, even though Paul Jr and his dad haven’t seen each other in 15 years.
J. Paul Getty Sr tries to explain a painting of Peter’s crucifixion to a very young Paul as they walk through an art gallery. Gail knows it’s inappropriate, but Paul Jr won’t allow her to stop the lesson. They finally head off to dinner but not before J. Paul’s grandson gets his first look at what will become his favorite painting: Saint John the Baptist in the Wilderness by Caravaggio.
At dinner, J. Paul performs a story using shadow puppets on the wall to entertain his grandson. He declares he likes young Paul, even though he doesn’t like children in general.
After sending Gail and the young Paul off to bed, J. Paul and Paul Jr talk business, women, sex, and money. J. Paul confirms there are hundreds of millions in the trust, but its real value is its power. He asks Paul Jr if he wants some power.
Back in their room, Paul Jr reveals his dad gave him a promotion but it’s in Saudi Arabia. Gail’s sure this means J. Paul likes him and has faith in his abilities. Gail seems fine with a few years in Saudi Arabia and they appear to have a close, loving relationship. As they relax and celebrate the good news, Paul Jr admits his dad never performed shadow puppets for him as a child.
A home video shows Gail, Paul, Paul Jr, and J. Paul taking a fun trip to the ruins of Hadrian’s Villa. Young Paul finds a small treasure and J. Paul’s amused, calling his grandson a budding archaeologist. He also assures young Paul that he’s going to go far.
Back to current events and Paul Jr is still reminiscing about that time while watching home movies. He recalls his father actually liked him then and they were all happy for a while.
Over at Gail’s place, she’s preparing for Paul’s release and return home. The other kids are away so that it’ll just be a quiet, calm reunion. She also tells Chace that it’s going to be Paul’s birthday soon. Chace confirms the money’s being counted, loose ends are being tied up, and everything appears to be good to go. Chace also confirms J. Paul and Paul Jr are meeting about the ransom deal.
Gail claims none of the Gettys are normal, especially J. Paul Getty Sr. “There’s a slice of pure animal in the old man,” explains Gail. “You know that thing the rest of humanity holds onto for dear life – love, compassion, care, kindness, whatever you want to call it? There’s a switch in him that clicks and it’s gone.”
A flashback shows J. Paul Getty Sr. tossing young Paul in the ocean after the boy asks if he’ll teach him how to swim. Gail panics but J. Paul refuses to allow them to retrieve young Paul. Although the boy was able to make it out of the water alive, Gail isn’t happy about J. Paul’s method of teaching her son to swim. Nevertheless, J. Paul and his family continue to get along. In fact, J. Paul even switches things up by saying Paul Jr can stay in Italy and run an oil company he’s been busy buying. He’ll send Gordon to Saudi Arabia instead.
And now 16 minutes into the episode we get our first look at Paul (Harris Dickinson). He’s bathing outdoors in a water tub when Leonardo arrives with clothes and shoes. Leonardo informs Paul he’s going home and Paul’s ecstatic.
Once more we flashback to J. Paul Getty Sr introducing Paul Jr to department heads and other important employees from the oil company. He then tells Paul Jr he expects him to whip things into shape and says he’ll need to cut at least half of the men he was just introduced to. Paul Jr looks overwhelmed when J. Paul Getty Sr reveals he’s heading back to England and will be leaving all the decisions in his son’s hands. He’ll call in every night for updates. Before J. Paul takes off, he tells Paul Jr to choose well.
Paul Jr begins the firing process, and of course the employees are upset to be let go. Some have been with the company for 20 years while others declare they’ve sacrificed everything for their jobs.
Their anger and the stress of the job wear on Paul Jr, as do the daily phone calls. J. Paul Getty Sr doesn’t like most of what Paul Jr proposes, including expanding the business. J. Paul’s also unhappy about Paul Jr’s decision to fire certain employees.
During an in-person meeting in front of the leadership team, Paul Jr puts forth a proposal to make a deal with Onassis on oil tankers. J. Paul Getty Sr listens and tells him he did a great job with the proposal, but then smacks it down. He’s decided they’ll buy their own tankers instead.
Paul Jr drowns his anger in drugs and alcohol. He spends one night trashing his office in frustration.
Back to Gail and Chace, she explains she was lonely even with four children. Another flashback shows Paul Jr worrying over the upcoming call from his dad as Gail, looking stunning in a red gown, asks him to put his work aside and accompany her to a gala. She begs but Paul Jr refuses to leave his work. Instead, she takes her son as her date. (This is apparently a regular occurrence.)
At the glitzy gathering, Gail drinks as she watches actors perform a Roman battle. The hero singles her out to decide whether his opponent should live or die. He then watches her throughout the night as she chats with a close friend. The friend reminds her she and Paul Jr have an agreement. Although Paul’s acted on it, she never has.
The actor, Lang Jeffries, finally makes his move and introduces himself. They drink, flirt, and then kiss as fireworks light the night sky.
The story travels back in time once more to show J. Paul meeting with Paul Jr. The senior Getty wonders why his son isn’t at his best anymore. J. Paul reminds him he has decades more experience in business and that’s why he’s not approving most of Paul Jr’s suggestions. Paul assures his dad he’s doing his best, but J. Paul wants him to focus. He’s decided Paul Jr needs to take time off and sort himself out, and it turns out J. Paul is firing his son. He’s aware of Paul’s drug problem and that’s a big no-no with the senior Getty.
Young Paul’s at a party and he films his mom and dad making out – each with other people.
Gail tells her actor boyfriend that she’s not going to take a cent from the Gettys when she divorces Paul Jr. Lang claims not to care; he just wants to be with her.
Current day events find Paul, now dressed in clean clothes, receiving a bottle of wine from Leonardo as they wait for instructions. Leonardo admits he’s not sure what he’ll do with his share of the ransom money, but he knows they’ll spend it. He wonders why Paul’s dad didn’t pay immediately after his son was taken and Paul explains his dad fell in love with a beautiful woman named Talitha Pol (Bella Dayne) after his mom ran off with an “idiot.”
Home movies show Paul Jr and Talitha in love, with a teenage Paul a witness to their relationship. Paul also fell in love with Talitha and trying to bury his feelings led to his entry into drugs.
Talitha died from an overdose and Paul Jr “went a little crazy,” according to the story Paul’s recalling for Leonardo. Paul Jr called his dad for help immediately after Talitha’s death, but J. Paul Sr hung up on him, refusing to help until he was clean of drugs. He kept calling but J. Paul never picked up.
Present day finds J. Paul Sr skeet shooting when he learns Paul Jr’s phobia of phones is delaying the deal to pay off the kidnappers. J. Paul wants the deal down ASAP, so he suggests to his solicitor, Lansing, that Victoria deal with Paul Jr.
J. Paul Sr is also given the details of the pilot who happens to be a decorated war hero and is currently Penelope’s lover. J. Paul’s so angry that he turns the gun on two nearby birds. He demands Penelope be removed from his will, but then changes that to leave Penelope one single dollar.
Hannah New as Victoria and Michael Esper as J. Paul Getty Jr. in ‘Trust’ season 1 episode 7 (Photo by Philippe Antonello / FX)
Paul Jr receives the good news his father will give him the $5 million to pay for Paul’s release. Meanwhile, his son’s taken to a dirt road by Leonardo and given a St. Christopher medal along with a hug and kiss before being placed in Primo’s car with his head covered by a hood. Primo and an associate drive Paul to a meeting spot and remove his hood.
Paul Jr meets with his father at a museum after putting it off for as long as possible. J. Paul tells Paul Jr that he went to Rome, even though everyone is aware he doesn’t travel. J. Paul informs his son he met the kidnappers at Hadrian’s Villa and agreed to the $5 million ransom. Paul Jr believes that’s a good price and J. Paul proposes his son pay the ransom out of his trust.
Paul Jr’s told to sign the agreement, but he hesitates when he reads it’s a loan. The interest rate is 4%, and J. Paul Sr confirms the trust is loaning the funds. Paul Jr declares the money in the trust is his money, and Paul Jr believes his dad is trying to make a profit off the kidnapping of his own grandson.
Paul Jr breaks down and says all he’s ever wanted was his dad to give him something – anything – just once in his life. Paul Jr tears up the contract, screaming he won’t be buried in more debt. He returns to his place and cries as he watches his home movies while surrounded by photos from the past. Fittingly, the projector burns the film.
Chace receives a call from J. Paul, while over at Gail’s place she’s smiling while walking with a birthday cake for her soon-to-be-freed son.
Primo continues to wait for the arrival of the money. He’s running out of patience as he removes a gun from the glove compartment. Paul notices a newspaper in the front seat and realizes it’s his birthday. Primo, angry and frustrated, comes to the conclusion no one is coming. “It’s your death day as well,” he says, yelling at Paul.
Evan Rachel Wood and James Marsden in ‘Westworld’ season 2 episode 3 (Photo by John P. Johnson / HBO)
HBO’s Westworld season two episode three begins by introducing a new area of the park. It’s staged to look like India and guests are circulating with hosts at a garden party. Many are there for the thrill of killing Bengal tigers. Two guests hit it off, even though the powers that be frown upon guests intermingling.
Before having sex, they need to prove to each other they’re human. They test each other and finally the woman suggests they settle the discussion with guns. She shoots him and it stings but he’s not injured, confirming they’re both human.
They travel via elephant through the jungle. Hosts lead them to an outpost and the woman notices most of the hosts who are supposed to be part of this scenario are missing. They spot blood on a tent and find dead bodies. A host named Ganju pulls a gun on them just as the woman reveals the dead people are guests, not hosts. (Ganju’s whispering “These violent delights have violent ends” as he shoots.)
The woman is able to shoot Ganju before he can kill her and then escapes into the woods only to be confronted by a tiger. She gets off a shot which wounds the creature and then races into a restricted area that’s off-limits to guests. She runs to the edge of a massive lake just as the tiger launches through the air, sending them both flying over the edge.
Bernard (Jeffrey Wright), Karl Strand (Gustaf Skarsgard), Ashley Stubbs (Luke Hemsworth) and additional backup receive a report about the slaughter inside the park as they follow the railroad tracks into the admin building. As they enter the building, Charlotte (Tessa Thompson) asks if they brought her Peter Abernathy.
The scene switches to show Bernard searching for Peter with Charlotte. They hide on a hill overlooking a group of guests and hosts who’ve been taken hostage by Rebus (Steven Ogg) and his men. Charlotte screams for help to distract the hosts who split up to find her.
Bernard and Charlotte are able to knock out Rebus, with Bernard changing Rebus’ programming into the most virtuous gunslinger in the West. Rebus returns to his gang and kills them before freeing his prisoners.
Bernard and Charlotte grab Peter as Rebus wipes out most of the gang who came to collect his prisoners. Peter, however, doesn’t want to run. He wants to fight to the death, if necessary. Charlotte whispers to Bernard that they should cut off his head but then flees as Peter and Bernard are taken prisoner.
Dolores (Evan Rachel Wood) and Teddy (James Marsden) are met outside the gate of Fort Forlorn Hope by Colonel Brigham (Fredric Lehne). Major Craddock (Jonathan Tucker), Angela (Talulah Riley), and others accompany Dolores who introduces herself to Brigham as Wyatt. She reveals they have enemies coming who will be attempting to keep them from Glory. On her command, hundreds of her followers appear. She wants to combine her forces with Brigham’s to crush the soldiers who’ll be attacking them. Dolores shows him the gun the soldiers will be using to prove what they’ll be going up against.
Maeve (Thandie Newton), Hector (Rodrigo Santoro), and Lee (Simon Quarterman) walk through the park and Lee’s concerned that a rescue attempt will be launched soon. It will mean all the hosts in the park will be put down in order to assure the safety of any remaining guests.
As they’re walking through the park, members of the Lakota tribe are close behind. Hector speaks Lakota and learns they will allow him and Maeve to continue on their path, but they want Lee. Maeve refuses to give him over and the three take off running, followed by the Lakota warriors.
Lee leads Hector and Maeve to an elevator which disappears into the ground before the warriors can attack.
Back at the fort, the soldiers bring in Peter, Bernard, and the others who were rounded up after fleeing from captivity. Dolores wants to speak with Peter, reminding Teddy in private that Peter’s her father. Teddy doesn’t remember this, and since Peter’s programming has been tampered with, he initially doesn’t remember his daughter.
Dolores comforts Peter and then suddenly he recognizes her. He’s worried about their livestock, and she assures him she’ll take care of it. She reminds him he told her once to run away, and then she admits that she did and it started a war. She realizes he might be the only one who understands. As they talk his condition deteriorates again and he has a hard time forming sentences.
Thandie Newton and Rodrigo Santoro in ‘Westworld’ season 2 episode 3 (Photo by John P. Johnson / HBO)
As Maeve and Hector walk through the building, she confides in Hector the warrior who was staring at her was the one who attacked she and her daughter. Lee doesn’t know where they are in the building or how it’s possible that Hector and Maeve can have a relationship. That’s not in their programming. Hector explains that when he awoke in a place where Lee and his type play God, he realized his love for Isabella was a lie. Hector then begins describing Maeve, using words Lee wrote for him to describe Isabella.
Maeve figures out Lee wrote Isabella and modeled her after an old girlfriend. He also wrote Hector’s programming and made him a more heroic version of himself.
Dolores has a chat with Bernard and she wonders if Bernard understands the man he was based on. She reveals she’s discovered her own voice.
Dolores takes Bernard to see Peter, telling Bernard they’ve broken her father. She wants Bernard to fix him and when Bernard asks what she really wants, she says to dominate this world. He doesn’t believe this world can be dominated and she realizes he’s never been outside the park, but she has. She knows that out there is “a kind” that refuses to die. Inside the park, the hosts are fighting to live even though they can’t die.
Maeve, Hector, and Lee continue to walk through the building without knowing their exact location. They watch as a man on fire runs past them and see Armistice (Ingrid Bolsø Berdal) with a flamethrower. She leads them into the right part of the building where Maeve finds Lutz (Leonardo Nam) and Sylvester (Ptolemy Slocum) tied up. They’re freed and everyone takes an elevator back into the park.
Peter’s in horrible shape when Bernard checks him out. He’s unstable and bouncing between characters, and Bernard thinks this new program is masking a huge file inserted in Peter’s programming. Bernard doesn’t know what the file is for or who hid it in Peter’s program. Bernard informs Dolores that the company’s searching for whatever it is that’s inside Peter and that as long as Peter’s with her, they’ll be hunting for them.
Charlotte runs into a security team and hitches a ride to Sector 21.
A lookout arrives at the fort with the news that their enemy is about 10 miles away, coming up from the ground. Dolores and Brigham talk strategy and Brigham agrees to Dolores’ battle plan.
Bernard continues to try and figure out what’s wrong with Peter. He’s finally able to open the encrypted file and says in shock, “Oh my god!”
The battle begins at the fort. The security teams have better equipment and aim for the cannons. A few are able to make their way into the fort and grab Peter. Fortunately, Bernard was able to download the file before he disconnected from Peter.
Upon Dolores’ signal, her men retreat into the fort. Dolores then spots the men taking Peter away and Teddy follows her to retrieve her father. Unfortunately, Peter’s secured in a vehicle with Charlotte and driven away.
Dolores leaves the men outside to die, with only her group inside the fort safe from harm. The men inside the fort fire through the gate and kill Brigham and Craddock’s men, luring the security teams closer to the fort. Angela blows up the dynamite set up outside, taking out the security teams.
Clementine (Angela Sarafyan) spots Bernard crawling through the dirt and knocks him out.
Craddock tells Dolores his men’s blood is on her hands. She replies, “The truth is, we don’t all deserve to make it.” She instructs Teddy to take Craddock out with the rest of his surviving men and kill them.
Craddock calls Teddy pathetic and reminds him they both take orders from tyrants. Teddy disagrees but sets the men free anyway. Dolores secretly watches but doesn’t intervene.
Back to the lady and the tiger… The big cat’s dead but the lady survived the fall into the lake only to wind up at the feet of the Lakota warriors.
Maeve, Hector, Armistice, Lutz, Sylvester, and Lee walk through the park. It’s snowing and cold when they come across a campfire. Lee lags behind and finds the severed head of a samurai warrior. He whispers urgently that they have to leave right now. His warning comes too late.
The CW’s Supernatural season 13 episode 21 found Team Winchester in need of an archangel’s grace after Gabriel was unable to turn over enough to maintain an opening to the Apocalypse World. Reluctantly, they wound up capturing Lucifer and using his grace to keep the portal open. Rowena stayed behind to babysit Lucifer while Sam, Dean, Castiel, and Gabriel roamed the Apocalypse World searching for Mary Winchester and Jack.
Of course, Rowena wasn’t successful at holding Lucifer prisoner and while protecting herself, she accidentally tossed Lucifer through the portal. Meanwhile, Sam, Dean, Cas, and Gabriel ran into trouble while trying to save strangers from a vampire attack. Sam was killed during the fight and Dean, Cas, and Gabriel were forced into continuing the hunt for Mary and Jack without him.
Lucifer’s accidental push into the Apocalypse World was a mixed blessing. On the one hand, he was able to bring Sam back from the dead. On the other hand, Sam’s new deal with the devil meant Lucifer’s going to be allowed into his son’s life.
Up next, season 13 episode 22 titled “Exodus” airing on May 10, 2018. “Exodus” was directed by Thomas J. Wright from a script by Eugenie Ross-Leming and Brad Buckner.
The season 13 cast includes Jensen Ackles as Dean, Jared Padalecki as Sam, Misha Collins as Castiel, Mark Pellegrino as Lucifer, Alexander Calvert as Jack, and Samantha Smith as Mary Winchester.
The “Exodus” Plot: HITCHING A RIDE – Sam (Padalecki) and Dean (Ackles) devise a plan that will save innocent lives. Meanwhile, Jack (Calvert) continues to wrestle with the consequences of his decisions.
The Season 13 Plot: The exciting journey of the Winchester brothers continues as Supernatural enters its thirteenth season. Sam and Dean have encountered every kind of supernatural threat, facing down monsters, demons, and gods. Saving people, hunting things, and keeping the world safe. In the show’s twelfth season, the Winchesters were reunited with their long-dead mother, and joined forces with the British arm of the Men of Letters. But things turned from bad to worse, with the return of Lucifer and the surprising revelation that the Devil is expecting a child. Now, Sam and Dean find themselves facing a creature of almost unimaginable power… one that could save the world… or destroy it.
The CW’s The Originals season five episode three spent the entire hour focusing on what happened to Elijah following the events of season four. The episode revealed Elijah discovered his true identity after a warning from Marcel and made a new life with Antoinette (Jaime Murray). When Klaus confronted his brother and asked him return home to help find Hayley, Elijah rejected his request and turned his back on his family. He no longer wanted any part of what it meant to be a Mikaelson. After a devastated Klaus left, Elijah committed to a life with Antoinette and proved his love and desire for a life free of the Mikaelsons by taking off his daylight ring and stepping into the sunlight.
Up next, season five episode four titled “Between the Devil and the Deep Blue Sea” airing on May 9, 2018. The episode was directed by Michael Grossman from a script by Beau DeMayo and Kyl Arrington.
The fifth and final season of The Originals stars Joseph Morgan as Klaus, Daniel Gillies as Elijah, Yusuf Gatewood as Vincent, Steven Krueger as Josh, Charles Michael Davis as Marcel, Riley Voelkel as Freya, Phoebe Tonkin as Hayley, Danielle Rose Russell as Hope, Nathaniel Buzolic as Kol, Candice King as Caroline, and Claire Holt as Rebekah.
The “Between the Devil and the Deep Blue Sea” Plot: THE SEARCH FOR HAYLEY — Frustrated by the lack of progress made in the search for Hayley, Klaus (Joseph Morgan) turns up the heat by taking hostages from each of the three New Orleans supernatural factions. Freya (Riley Voelkel) goes to Mystic Falls to check on Hope (Danielle Rose Russell), who has been sent back to the Salvatore School. Vincent (Yusuf Gatewood) seeks guidance from Ivy (guest star Shiva Kalaiselvan) after learning that Klaus’ erratic behavior is escalating.
The Season 5 Plot: The final season of The Originals begins seven years after the core members of the Mikaelson family – Klaus, Elijah, Rebekah and Kol — each absorb a quarter of the Hollow’s dark energy and flee New Orleans in order to keep both their beloved city and young Hope (guest star Summer Fontana) safe. In the interim, Vincent and Josh preside over a Big Easy almost devoid of conflict, while Hayley and Freya watch Hope grow into a teenager, eventually opting to send her to the Salvatore School so that Caroline can keep an eye on her.
With Marcel following Rebekah out of town and Elijah stripped of his memory, the danger seems to be contained… until a sudden tragedy forces the siblings to return home. As the Mickaelsons return to New Orleans, bringing the pieces of a centuries old evil with them, it becomes clear that the closing chapter of this family saga will be as bloody and emotional as ever.
Luke Bryan, Katy Perry and Lionel Richie will return as judges on ‘American Idol’ (ABC/Craig Sjodin)
The rebirth of American Idol will continue on ABC. The network has announced the singing competition series has earned a second season and will air during the 2018-2019 primetime season. ABC also confirmed Luke Bryan, Katy Perry, and Lionel Richie will return as judges, and Ryan Seacrest will be back as host.
“We knew that American Idol on ABC would unleash an opportunity for singers from all walks of life to realize their dreams and that these incredible contestants would have America rooting for their success,” stated Channing Dungey, president, ABC Entertainment. “I am thrilled that Katy, Luke, Lionel and Ryan will be back to once again embark on this Idol journey with us to discover the next crop of inspiring talent.”
“American Idol’s return on ABC has shown once again that viewers love to discover and support raw talent,” added Trish Kinane, president of Entertainment Programming, FremantleMedia North America, executive producer and showrunner of American Idol. “Our new judges Katy Perry, Luke Bryan and Lionel Richie have brought huge credibility, energy and fun to the show this year, and we are so excited to continue the journey with Ryan Seacrest at the helm in the search for the next superstar.”
The first season of the series’ airing on ABC has averaged 9.3 million viewers. American Idol is a FremantleMedia North America and CORE Media Group’s 19 Entertainment production. The popular singing competition is executive produced by Trish Kinan, Jennifer Mullin, and Phil McIntyre.
“Our team is incredibly proud of the success we have had with American Idol on ABC, and we are excited to search for more talent nationwide with a second season. We look forward to furthering our relationship with the network, our partners at FremantleMedia, Luke, Katy, Lionel, Ryan, and all those who audition to become the next American Idol as we continue to entertain fans with incredible performances week after week!” said Dennis Miller, executive chairman of CORE Media Group.
Dylan Minnette in season two of ’13 Reasons Why’ (Photo by Beth Dubber/Netflix)
With the second season premiere just two weeks away, Netflix has released the first set of photos from 13 Reasons Why‘s upcoming season. Season two of the the critically acclaimed drama will debut globally on May 18, 2018.
The cast of season one was led by Dylan Minnette as Clay Jensen and included Katherine Langford as Hannah Baker, Kate Walsh as Mrs. Baker, Brian D’Arcy James as Mr. Baker, Derek Luke as Mr. Porter the guidance counselor, Brandon Flynn as Justin Foley, Justin Prentice as Bryce Walker, Alisha Boe as Jessica Davis, Christian Navarro as Tony Padilla, and Tommy Dorfman as Ryan.
The Plot of 13 Reasons Why Season 1:13 Reasons Why season one follows teenager Clay Jensen as he returns home from school to find a mysterious box with his name on it lying on his porch. Inside he discovers cassette tapes recorded by Hannah Baker — his classmate and crush — who tragically committed suicide two weeks earlier.
On tape, Hannah explains that there are thirteen reasons why she decided to end her life. Will Clay be one of them? If he listens, he’ll find out how he made the list. Through Hannah and Clay’s dual narratives, 13 Reasons Why weaves an intricate and heart wrenching story of teenage life that will deeply affect viewers.
13 Reasons Why season two picks up in the aftermath of Hannah’s death and the start of our characters’ complicated journeys toward healing and recovery. Liberty High prepares to go on trial, but someone will stop at nothing to keep the truth surrounding Hannah’s death concealed. A series of ominous polaroids lead Clay and his classmates to uncover a sickening secret and a conspiracy to cover it up.
Wilson Cruz, Kate Walsh, and Andrea Roth in ’13 reasons Why’ (Photo by Beth Dubber/Netflix)RJ Brown and Christian Navarroin season two of ’13 Reasons Why’ (Photo by Beth Dubber/Netflix)Alisha Boe in ’13 Reasons Why’ season 2 (Photo by Beth Dubber/Netflix)Derek Luke and Justin Prentice in ’13 Reasons Why’ (Photo by Beth Dubber/Netflix)
The CW’s The Flash welcomes back guest star Katee Sackhoff as Amunet Black in season four episode 21. The episode titled “Harry and the Harrisons” was directed by Kevin Mock from a script by Judalina Neira and Lauren Certo.
“Harry and the Harrisons” is set to air on May 8, 2018.
The “Harry and the Harrisons” Plot: THE TEAM TURNS TO AMUNET BLACK FOR HELP — With DeVoe’s Enlightenment device nearly complete, in order to disable it The Flash (Gustin) and his team must put their faith in an unlikely ally – Amunet Black (guest star Katee Sackhoff). Meanwhile, Harry (Cavanagh) hits an all-time low when the “Council of Wells” kicks him out but then Cisco (Valdes) introduces him to the “Council of Harrisons.”
The CW’s Riverdale season two episode 20 found Betty pretty much convinced her dad’s the Black Hood, Archie ready to take on the killer (he even returned to sitting by his front door to guard his dad), and Fangs arrested and then shot. As if that wasn’t enough action, the episode ended with the Black Hood showing up at Cheryl’s front door!
Up next, season two episode 21 titled ‘Judgment Night” and airing on May 9, 2018. Cherie Nowlan directed the episode from a script by Shepard Boucher.
The season two cast includes KJ Apa as Archie Andrews, Lili Reinhart as Betty Cooper, Camila Mendes as Veronica Lodge, Cole Sprouse as Jughead Jones, Madelaine Petsch as Cheryl Blossom, Marisol Nichols as Hermione Lodge, Mӓdchen Amick as Alice Cooper, Luke Perry as Fred Andrews, Casey Cott as Kevin Keller, Ashleigh Murray as Josie McCoy, Mark Consuelos as Hiram Lodge, and Skeet Ulrich as FP Jones.
The “Chapter Thirty-Four: Judgment Night” Plot: RIOT NIGHT — When an incident at the Sheriff’s station triggers an all-out war between the North and the Southside, Archie (Apa) and Jughead (Sprouse) find themselves in the fight of their lives. Meanwhile Veronica (Mendes) makes a devastating discovery about Hiram (Consuelos), just as someone from his past arrives in Riverdale looking for revenge. Finally, Betty (Reinhart) comes face to face with the Black Hood.
