‘The Flash’ Season 4 Episode 20 Recap and Review: “Therefore She Is”

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May 2, 2018

The Flash Season 4 Episode 20 Recap — Carlos Valdes as Cisco Ramon, Jessica Camacho as Gypsy, Grant Gustin as Barry Allen and Candice Patton as Iris West in ‘The Flash’ season 4 episode 20 (Photo: Jack Rowand © 2018 The CW Network)

“Harry, are you okay?” asks Caitlin (Danielle Panabaker). “No, he’s not,” replies Cisco (Carlos Valdes) as Harry is about to tell Team Flash what’s happening to his brain in season four episode 20 of The CW series, The Flash.

The episode begins with a flashback to when DeVoe (Neil Sandilands) and Marlize (Kim Engelbrecht) first met during a back and forth at a panel discussion. Immediately taken with her, DeVoe asks Marlize out on a picnic where the two start to fall in love.

Back in present time, Cisco gets a message from Gypsy (Jessica Camacho) telling him that her father needs an answer on the job offer as soon as he can get back to her and that “it’s fine, whatever” so obviously he’s in big trouble.

Cisco’s relieved when Harry calls to ask for his help with Caitlin. Harry (Tom Cavanagh) is working with Caitlin and Cisco to try to get Killer Frost to come back out. They believe if they can increase her heart rate and make her feel a rush of adrenaline, Frost might appear. Cisco gets ready to hit Caitlin with a soft Vibe blast, letting her know he lowered the amps on his power gloves. Cisco softly blasts Caitlin, but nothing happens.

Harry asks Cisco to hit Caitlin again but with slightly more power, so Cisco does but still nothing happens. Frustrated, Harry tells Cisco to go full power and that’s when Barry (Grant Gustin) says, “Wait! Hold on, hold on, we don’t want to blast Caitlin across the speed lab.”

Harry insists it will work but Barry and Iris (Candice Patton) remind Harry there’s no more dark matter in Caitlin and they’re only trying to spike her heart rate. Confused, Harry asks what Barry means about the dark matter being gone and realizes he’s forgotten that conversation. Team Flash realizes something’s wrong with Harry and he’s forced to tell them the truth.

Harry tells Team Flash about losing his intelligence and Cisco lets them know it should, hopefully, be reversible. Caitlin says she’ll work on it but Harry tells her no because she has to get her powers back and he has to figure out what DeVoe’s major plan is. He insists that time is running out. Barry calms him down and eases the tension by telling everyone the way they’re going to defeat DeVoe is by sticking together. “We’re family – that’s how we will beat DeVoe,” says Barry.

DeVoe and Marlize portal into a facility to steal equipment he needs for “The Enlightenment,” as they call it. On their way out, a young security guard stops them and draws his weapon. Marlize tries to tell him he should just let them go, but he says he can’t. DeVoe, using one of his many meta powers, forces the poor young man to turn the gun on himself and fire.

Joe (Jesse L. Martin) brings in Team Flash to check the area because of the weirdness of the crime. He suspects it’s DeVoe. Barry does some speed investigating and discovers he stole a very powerful solar panel. Barry wants Cisco to try vibing the panel, but Cisco won’t because he knows it won’t work. He believes DeVoe is too strong and he would need to double his vibing power. Barry suggests he should get Gypsy to help, however Cisco’s against that since he’s not ready to deal with her dad’s offer to replace him as the Breacher on Earth-19. Barry won’t let up so Cisco ultimately agrees.

Gypsy agrees to help, and she and Cisco vibe together and see a container on the docks. The container is number 16. They realize that whatever DeVoe needs is in the container so Barry, Cisco, and Gypsy leave to stop him.

Meanwhile, Joe meets with Harry and asks him for a favor. Joe wants Harry to distract Cecile (Danielle Nicolet) so he can plan a surprise for her, but he can’t tell him what it is because she’ll read his mind and know. Harry’s not happy to be a baby sitter but agrees to do it. Joe reassures him that Team Flash will find a way to fix his mind, telling him, “They love you, Harry, and they will never stop trying to help so don’t lose hope.”

The Flash, Vibe, and Gypsy show up on the docks at the container, but it turns out they are too late. They discover it was actually the container across from #16 – #18 – which had what DeVoe was looking for and has now obtained. DeVoe taunts them about their failure while standing on top of the container. The Flash tries to speed over to grab him but DeVoe portals him to the North Pole. Vibe and Gypsy try power blasting him, but he uses some of his meta powers to knock them into the container. “Thanks for the short work out,” says DeVoe as he portals out.

Cisco and Gypsy start arguing over what happened. She blames him for losing focus and Cisco blames her for letting DeVoe get away. The Flash speeds back and is trying to get them to stop fighting when he overhears about the job offer Gypsy’s dad made to Cisco.

Back at S.T.A.R. Labs, Barry and Cisco talk about Breacher’s offer and Cisco says he wants to be with Gypsy more than anything. Barry reminds Cisco they cannot stop DeVoe without him. “You’re our secret weapon,” says Barry. Wanting to help, Barry says he’ll talk to Gypsy. Before Cisco can tell him not to, he speeds off.

Another flashback shows DeVoe and Marlize moving in together. She mentions she’s hungry so he leaves to get dinner. When he returns, Marlize confronts him about what he’s written in his journal. She’s discovered his outline for “The Enlightenment” which is DeVoe’s plan to reboot humanity’s brains back to a primitive state and get them off their dependence on technology. Frightened and angry, Marlize leaves a surprised and upset DeVoe.

Cecile visits Harry in the lab and he tells her he needs to alter/recharge her mind-reading device. While they talk, Harry realizes that the more he tries to use his mind, the faster he loses it.

Barry finds Gypsy at Jitters and speeds her back to S.T.A.R. Labs to talk things through with Cisco. Gypsy isn’t happy with Barry for doing that and just as they’re about to talk, the alarm goes off. Gypsy and Cisco try to vibe together and end up getting blasted across the room. Caitlin tends to them and tells a concerned Barry that physically they’re fine but as a couple they have some things to work out. Barry wants to talk to them but Iris holds him back, believing he needs to let them figure it out on their own.

Gypsy and Cisco finally do talk and he confesses he doesn’t want to take the job which makes Gypsy happy because she likes working on her own and doesn’t want things to change. This upsets Cisco who admits he’s tired of hardly ever seeing her and that he doesn’t want to have to breach to another Earth to see the woman he loves. He wants to wake up with her every morning.

While spending time with Harry, Cecile realizes she can read Harry’s thoughts and write them down before he loses them. Together they start working on figuring out DeVoe’s plan.

Another flashback shows Marlize working in Kenya helping the locals as part of a humanitarian project. She receives a call from DeVoe begging her to come home. “I’m nothing without you,” he says. She tells him she can’t and doesn’t think she can be with someone who wants to reboot humanity. Suddenly, shots are fired and DeVoe calls to her over the phone but she doesn’t answer.

Barry figures out that what DeVoe is building are satellites and will need quantum computers to get them to talk to each other.

DeVoe and Marlize enter Mercury Labs and DeVoe uses his powers to minimize the very large quantum computers. Team Flash breaches into Mercury Labs to confront DeVoe. For once, they actually get the upper hand on him. The Flash hits him with a bolt of lightning and Gypsy’s vibe power blasts him. Cisco’s behind Marlize telling her not to move or else. (Seriously, why not just knock her out?!) Marlize, in an unexpected move, knocks out Vibe so Gypsy turns her blasts onto her which gives DeVoe the seconds he needs to pin Barry to the ground with his powers and blast Gypsy off her feet. This is when Caitlin surprises everyone by blasting DeVoe with the cold gun, freezing him. (She tagged along on the breach.)

It looks as though Caitlin’s stopped him but then Iris, back at the S.T.A.R. Labs Cortex, tells her to watch out. DeVoe’s using a sonic sound to blast free and then uses his powers to freeze Caitlin like a statue. He tells her that he’s onto her plan to try to bring back Killer Frost and he’ll help by killing a member of Team Flash in front of her.

Barry pleads with DeVoe not to do it, but he still can’t move. DeVoe brings Gypsy to him and uses his meta powers to choke her, Darth Vader style. Marlize reminds DeVoe they have what they came for and they don’t need to kill anyone. She reminds him they’re supposed to be saving them. “Can’t save everyone, my love,” replies DeVoe. “Is this really the lesson you want to leave them with today?” she asks. DeVoe stops crushing Gypsy’s windpipe and drops her to the ground. DeVoe and Marlize portal exit and as soon as they do, both Barry and Caitlin are free of his powers.

Back at S.T.A.R. Labs, Harry and Cecile enter the main cortex to tell Barry and the rest of Team Flash what DeVoe’s major plan is. Harry has figured out DeVoe will use the computers and satellites to create and then aim enough dark matter onto the entire world to make everyone simple-minded.

Cisco goes to Earth-19 with Gypsy and says goodbye to her. She wonders why she doesn’t want more of him because he’s so great.

Later, everyone shows up for Cecile’s baby shower – the surprise Joe had planned for his bride-to-be! Barry assures Cisco he thinks he did the right thing, even though it hurts. Iris heads into the kitchen to talk to Caitlin and tells her she can’t put herself in danger like that again. Unfortunately, it comes off sounding more like an order than a friend being concerned. Caitlin says, “I have to get her back,” meaning Killer Frost. “We will,” answers Iris. Caitlin responds emphatically, “No, I will.”

Yet another flashback finds DeVoe treating Marlize’s wounds after the local Kenya terrorists shot up and raided her campsite. Afraid and angry, Marlize changes her mind about DeVoe’s viewpoint and wants to be with him and help him with his plans.

In The Thinker’s lair, DeVoe tells Marlize to prepare the satellites for assembly but she refuses. She’s sitting in his hover chair and tells him that together they set out to enlighten the world but now he wants to rule it. She announces she’s leaving him. He reminds her she took a vow and she interrupts him, yelling the vow was made to her husband.

DeVoe tries to stop her but finds she created the force field between them he used against The Flash. She tells him her husband is dead. “The Thinker’s first victim,” says Marlize. DeVoe reveals The Enlightenment will take her, too, and he will be the only one who remains. “Oh Clifford, you are nothing without me,” answers Marlize as she hovers the chair backwards and escapes.

In the final scene of the episode there’s a knock on the door. Cecile receives a special delivery of diapers, with the delivery person being the young mystery girl (Jessica Parker Kennedy). Joe comes to the door and Cecile shows him the diaper bag. The mystery girl tells them it looks like it was sent by someone who understands that “time is precious and right now is all we’ve got.”

When Iris calls out to Joe and then looks to see what they just received, the mystery delivery girl is gone. Iris looks out the door but doesn’t see her. As Iris heads back inside, around the corner out of sight is the mystery girl looking sad. She then speeds away with yellow and purple lightening around her… She’s a SPEEDSTER!

The Flash Season 4 Episode 20 Review:

Intriguing and a bit surprising, season four episode 20 titled “Therefore She Is” revealed finally what DeVoe’s evil master plan is as well as the fact that the mystery girl is a speedster. The episode also showed the end of Cisco and Gypsy’s love affair.

The stand-out performance in this episode has to go to guest star Kim Engelbrecht as Marlize who finally realizes the man she loved and respected is truly gone and that all that remains is a power-crazed madman bent on destroying everyone’s minds. The flashback scenes capture how she was drawn to his intelligence and his awkwardness but how she truly became frightened after discovering how he feels about technology and people. The next to last scene in which she uses his own worlds against him and reminds DeVoe that he’s nothing without her is especially effective.

One secret which needs to be revealed and has already taken too long is the identity of the mystery girl, who we now know is a speedster who’s preoccupied with stalking Team Flash now and again. The theory is she’s Barry and Iris’ daughter, but perhaps she’s Joe and Cecile’s baby from the future. One thing that was revealed last week by those in charge of the show is her character will help set up part of the plot and storyline for season five of The Flash.

GRADE: B-

‘Supergirl’ Season 3 Episode 17 Preview and Photos: “Trinity”

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Rebecca Murray

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May 2, 2018

The CW’s Supergirl season three episode 17 will find #TeamSupergirl taking on the combined power of the three Worldkillers. Caitlin Parrish and Erica Weiss directed the episode from a script Parrish wrote with Derek Simon (story by Jessica Queller). The episode titled “Trinity” will air on May 7, 2018.

The season three cast includes Melissa Benoist as Kara Danvers/Supergirl, Chyler Leigh as Alex Danvers, David Harewood as J’onn J’onzz, Jeremy Jordan as Winn Schott, Mehcad Brooks as James Olsen, Katie McGrath as Lena Luthor, Chris Wood as Mon-El of Daxam, and Odette Annable as Reign. The series is executive produced by Greg Berlanti, Sarah Schechter, Robert Rovner, and Jessica Queller.

The “Trinity” Plot: SUPERGIRL TAKES ON ALL THREE WORLDKILLERS – Still reeling after learning about Lena’s (McGrath) secret, Supergirl (Benoist) asks Guardian (Brooks) for a favor that could alter his relationship with Lena forever. Meanwhile, with all three Worldkillers united, Supergirl and the team brace for an epic battle.

Supergirl Season 3 Interviews:
– Melissa Benoist
– Chris Wood
– Odette Annable
– Jeremy Jordan

Supergirl Season 3 Episode 17 Preview — Chris Wood as Mon-El and Amy Jackson as Imra Ardeen/Saturn Girl in ‘Supergirl’ season 3 episode 17 (Photo: Jack Rowand © 2018 The CW Network)

‘Silicon Valley’ Season 5 May Episodes: Plots and Air Dates

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Rebecca Murray

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May 2, 2018

Silicon Valley Season 5 Episodes — Zach Woods, Kumail Nanjiani, Martin Starr, and Thomas Middleditch star in ‘Silicon Valley’ season 5 (Photo: Ali Paige Goldstein / HBO)

HBO’s critically acclaimed half-hour comedy series, Silicon Valley, finishes up season five with two new episodes in May 2018. Season five, which premiered on March 25, 2018, consists of eight episodes and concludes on May 13th.

Created by Mike Judge, John Altschuler and Dave Krinsky, Silicon Valley stars Thomas Middleditch, Kumail Nanjiani, Martin Starr, Jimmy O’Yang, Matt Ross, and Zach Woods. Mike Judge, Alec Berg, Clay Tarver, Michael Rotenberg, Tom Lassally, Jim Kleverweis, and Jamie Babbit are the executive producers.

The Season 5 Plot: The future is now. Pied Piper finally has enough funding for proper offices and new employees, and to bring its peer-to-peer internet to the world – but leveling up introduces a whole new class of obstacles. While Richard struggles to lead a larger team and play with the big dogs, the rest of the team adjusts to new staff, new digs and new anxieties. Meanwhile, Hooli rival Gavin Belson has returned to power, but finds the threat of Pied Piper, and its boldness, hard to shake.

The Pied Piper guys are closer to real fame and fortune than ever before, as their new decentralized internet “PiperNet” approaches its debut. But more money brings more problems. As Richard struggles with the responsibilities of being the CEO of a rapidly growing company, along with pressures from investors Monica and Laurie, Dinesh and Gilfoyle adjust to a new team, Jared works his hardest to hold everything together, Big Head continues to stumble his way into good fortune and Jian-Yang proves there’s nothing he won’t do to make some fast cash. Meanwhile, at Hooli, reinstated CEO Gavin’s desire to stay relevant threatens to consume him as he seeks to destroy the competition.

Silicon Valley May 2018 Episodes:

Episode #45 (season 5, episode 7): “Initial Coin Offering”
Debut date: SUNDAY, MAY 6 (10:00-10:30 p.m. ET/PT)
As the Pied Piper guys prepare to close on their Series B funding, Richard (Thomas Middleditch) receives unsettling news. Gilfoyle (Martin Starr) suggests a risky proposition and Monica (Amanda Crew) gets blunt with Richard. Dinesh (Kumail Nanjiani) goes to great lengths to compete with a coworker, while Jared (Zach Woods) keeps close watch on Richard’s new assistant. In search of a better deal, Gavin (Matt Ross) tries to charm small-town America.
Written by Clay Tarver; directed by Mike Judge.

Episode #46 (season 5, episode 8): “Fifty-One Percent” (season finale)
Debut date: SUNDAY, MAY 13 (10:15-10:45 p.m.)
The launch of PiperNet finds Monica (Amanda Crew) suspicious of an early success, and the team must race against the clock as their future is threatened. Realizing he’s made more enemies than friends, Richard (Thomas Middleditch) makes a surprising move.
Written by Alec Berg; directed by Alec Berg.

‘Shadowhunters’ Season 3 Episode 8 Preview and Photos: “A Heart of Darkness”

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Rebecca Murray

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May 2, 2018

Freeform’s Shadowhunters season three episode seven found Clary finally coming clean with Alec, Izzy, and Magnus about Jace. Clary’s revelation came after an intense battle with Jace sent her falling out a window and landing on a parked car unable to move and needing Simon’s help. After she confessed to bringing Jace back from the dead, Alex surprised everyone by giving her a hug and admitting he would have done the same thing. The episode ended with Alec, Izzy, and Clary trapping Jace and transporting him to Magnus’ place where they attempted to break Lilith’s control.

Meanwhile, the episode’s other major surprise was the backstory of Maia and Jordan. It turns out Maia and Jordan were dating when Jordan was turned into a werewolf. His personality changed, he grew upset Maia wanted to go to college rather than Fiji, and ultimately he attacked her and turned her into a werewolf. Although Jordan wanted to quit the job of guarding Simon, Maia refused to allow him to abandon Simon the way he abandoned her.

Up next, season three episode eight airing on May 8, 2018. The episode eight guest stars include Anna Hopkins, Chai Hansen, Alexandra Ordolis and Nicola Correia-Damude.

The season three cast includes Katherine McNamara as Clary Fray, Dominic Sherwood as Jace Wayland, Alberto Rosende as Simon Lewis, Emeraude Toubia as Isabelle Lightwood, Matthew Daddario as Alec Lightwood, Isaiah Mustafa as Luke Garroway, Harry Shum Jr. as Magnus Bane, and Alisha Wainwright as Maia Roberts. The series is executive produced by Todd Slavkin, Darren Swimmer, McG, Matt Hastings, Mary Viola, Martin Moszkowicz and Robert Kulzer.

The “A Heart of Darkness” Plot: Magnus, Alec and Isabelle try to reach Jace inside The Owl, but even as powerful as Magnus is, can he help the Lightwoods retrieve their brother from his demon prison? Maia and Jordan join Simon on the hunt for Lilith, while Luke tries to find a way to get to Clary.

Shadowhunters season 3 episode 8 preview — Katherine McNamara in ‘Shadowhunters’ season 3 episode 8 (Freeform/John Medland)

‘Supernatural’ Season 13 Episode 21 Preview and Photos: “Beat the Devil”

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May 2, 2018

The CW’s Supernatural season 13 episode 20 found Gabriel returning and, although reluctantly, teaming up with Sam and Dean. Gabriel explained much more of his backstory throughout the episode and revealed his main goal was to kill Loki. By the end of the episode that mission had been accomplished, thanks to Sam and Dean’s help. With Gabriel now committed to assisting the Winchesters, the odds of success in the Apocalypse World have greatly increased.

Up next, season 13 episode 21 titled “Beat the Devil” and airing on May 3, 2018. Phil Sgriccia directed from a script by Robert Berens.

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 “Beat the Devil” Plot: THE LONG JOURNEY HOME – Sam (Padalecki), Dean (Ackles), Castiel (Misha Collins) and Gabriel (guest star Richard Speight, Jr.) must work together if they have any hope of bringing Mary (Smith) and Jack (Calvert) home. Meanwhile, Rowena’s (guest star Ruth Connell) encounter with Lucifer (Pellegrino) may alter the outcome of the journey for one of our heroes.

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.

Season 13 Interviews:
– Misha Collins
– Jared Padalecki
– Jensen Ackles

Supernatural Season 13 Episode 21 Preview — Jensen Ackles as Dean and Jared Padalecki as Sam in ‘Supernatural’ season 13 episode 21 (Photo: Dean Buscher © 2018 The CW Network)

E! Announces Six New Series and the Return of ‘E! True Hollywood Story’

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Rebecca Murray

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May 1, 2018

E! has announced the addition of six new series to their 2018-2019 primetime lineup including a talk show with host Busy Philipps and a docu-series with actress/singer Ashlee Simpson-Ross and her husband, Evan Ross. The network also announced the return of E! True Hollywood Story.

E! has also put three unscripted projects into development. According to the network, the projects are “rooted in celebrity and pop culture and target the network’s core female millennial audience.”

“E! is a pop culture network that is for and about women, and these series hit the mark when it comes to fun, aspirational content and engaging storytelling for our audience,” stated Amy Introcaso-Davis, Executive Vice President, Production & Development, E! “With this slate, we are excited to present strong women on our air who bring big personalities and unique points of view. E! True Hollywood Story is a beloved franchise that has never been more timely and relevant.”

E!’s New Shows:

Ashlee and Evan (working title)

This new docu-series will follow actress and singer Ashlee Simpson-Ross and her husband actor and artist Evan Ross. We’ll get an inside look into this young millennial couple as they try to balance life as new parents with a solid foundation of humor and love. Coming from two famous music families, Ashlee and Evan will take viewers inside the recording of their first duet album. Fans will see Evan’s rising star in music and Ashlee cautiously jumping back into the music world. We will watch as they face challenges and success in their marriage and music while receiving the unwavering support from their legendary families and life-long friends.

Ashlee and Evan is produced by Citizen Jones and Cinema Giants with Jonah Bekhor, Jonas Bell Pasht, Jessy Terrero, Angela Aguilera, Ashlee Simpson-Ross and Evan Ross serving as Executive Producers.

Busy Tonight (working title)

Hosted by actress Busy Philipps, Busy Tonight features comedic commentary, interviews, and segments that go behind her most popular Instagram stories. Unfiltered, in-the-know and always entertaining, Busy will give us her unique and hilarious point of view on literally everything.

Executive Producers for Busy Tonight are Busy Philipps, Julie Darmody and Eric Gurian for Little Stranger.

The Funny Dance Show (working title)

For more than a year, “Stand Up 2 the Streets” has played to sold-out crowds at the #1 Comedy Club in the country, The Comedy Store. Created and hosted by comedians Justine Marino and Heidi Heaslet, this one-hour format harnesses the conventions and spectacle of dance pop culture found in movies like the wildly popular Step Up franchise and TV shows like So You Think You Can Dance and Dancing with the Stars but with a comedic POV.

In each stand-alone episode, four comic celebrities compete for a donation to the charity of their choice. Anchored by comedian and pop culture expert, Justin Martindale, an irreverent judging panel critiques the performances so that the audience can ultimately vote on the winning team. The series is produced by Ugly Brother with Mike Duffy, Tim Duffy, Justine Marino and Heidi Heaslet serving as Executive Producers.

The LadyGang (working title)

What happens when you mix the Girls Trip sense of female community with juicy pop culture commentary, no-holds-barred celebrity interviews, and three equally gorgeous and hilarious LA ladies? You not only get a “Podcast of the Year” winner with over 22 million listens, but a phenomenon that graced People Magazine and made Entertainment Weekly’s “Must List.” Welcome to the LadyGang, the TV show based on the podcast created by Keltie Knight, Becca Tobin, and Jac Vanek.

The LadyGang is produced by Purveyors of Pop and Entertainment One (eOne) with Matt Anderson, Nate Green, and Cooper Green for Purveyors of Pop, Tara Long for eOne, Keltie Knight, Becca Tobin, and Jac Vanek serving as Executive Producers.

Nat & Liv (working title)

Natalie Halcro and Olivia Pierson are influencers, designers, and fashion & beauty bloggers that have over five million followers on Instagram alone. But more importantly they are family. Cousins and best friends, this docu-series will take us to a part of their lives that we’ve never seen before from Vancouver to Los Angeles. From their hilariously direct older brothers, to Nat’s hippy sister, to their hysterical parents, Nat and Liv’s family will make you laugh and cry… sometimes at the same time.

Nat & Liv is produced by Machete Productions & Cineflix with Amber Mazzola, Kim Bondi and Dave Hamilton serving as Executive Producers.

The Unscripted Projects:

The Twins Project (working title)

Three vibrant sets of twins all have their sights set on conquering each of their own worlds. From radio DJs, to pop artists and social media fame, the docs-series will explore their dynamics as siblings, best friends and co-workers while reaching new heights in their careers and choosing to do so together, rather than alone. The Twins Project is produced by World of Wonder with Fenton Bailey, Randy Barbato and Tom Campbell serving as Executive Producers.

Written by the Stars (working title)

Written by the Stars takes the most ridiculous first-hand excerpts from celebrity autobiographies and transports them from the page to the screen. Quoting directly from the books and with the help of a hilarious SNL-esque troop, the most epic celebrity stories come to life – viewers will see their favorite celebrities’ hazy nights, crazy affairs, behind the scene antics, and Hollywood secrets. Written by the Stars is produced by Haymaker with Aaron Rothman and Irad Eyal serving as Executive Producers.

Wonder Women (working title)

The need for stuntwomen in the entertainment industry has never been greater. This competition-elimination docu-series will follow a stunt director on a journey to ﬁnd the next great stuntwoman. Each week, hopefuls will face challenges that test their physical, mental, and emotional strength – requiring them to give their all if they want to become the next breakthrough female stunt performer. Wonder Women is produced by A. Smith & Co. Productions, with Arthur Smith and Toby Gorman serving as executive producers.

‘I’ll Be Gone in the Dark’ Documentary Begins Filming

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Rebecca Murray

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May 1, 2018

HBO Documentary Films announced production is now underway on I’ll Be Gone in the Dark: One Woman’s Obsessive Search for the Golden State Killer. The documentary series is based on Michelle McNamara’s bestselling book and has Oscar nominee and Emmy Award winner Liz Garbus (Nothing Left Unsaid: Gloria Vanderbilt & Anderson Cooper, There’s Something Wrong with Aunt Diane, What Happened, Miss Simone) on board as director.

Michelle McNamara’s book was published in early 2018 and immediately took the #1 spot on the New York Times combined print and e-book bestseller list.

Details on I’ll Be Gone in the Dark: Journalist Michelle McNamara was determined to find the violent psychopath she dubbed “The Golden State Killer,” who terrorized California in the late ‘70s and early ‘80s, committing 50 home-invasion sexual assaults and ten murders. He then disappeared for more than three decades, eluding multiple police forces and some of the best detectives in the area. On Tuesday, April 24, 2018, the Sacramento Sheriff’s Office arrested former police officer Joseph James DeAngelo at his home in a nearby suburb, identifying him through DNA evidence as the notorious serial killer and charging him with a number of the crimes.

I’ll Be Gone in the Dark is a comprehensive exploration of the case of an elusive, violent predator by McNamara, who died suddenly while investigating the unsolved crimes. It is also a haunting personal memoir and self-examination of McNamara’s obsessive quest for justice on behalf of the victims and survivors of the crimes. Framed by an introduction by Gillian Flynn and afterword by McNamara’s husband, Patton Oswalt, the book was completed by McNamara’s lead researcher, Paul Haynes, and a close colleague, Billy Jenkins.

Creator of the popular website TrueCrimeDiary.com, McNamara was determined to find the violent psychopath she dubbed The Golden State Killer, who committed 50 home-invasion sexual assaults in Northern California before moving south, where he perpetrated ten murders. Then he disappeared, eluding multiple police forces and some of the best detectives in the area. Obsessed with the case three decades later, McNamara pored over police reports, interviewed victims and embedded herself in the online communities that were as obsessed with the case as she was. I’ll Be Gone in the Dark also explores her own past, including her years growing up in Oak Park, Ill. in a large family, and the reverberations of the unsolved murder that haunted her youth.

‘Westworld’ is Renewed by HBO for a Third Season

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Rebecca Murray

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May 1, 2018

Westworld Season 2 Episode 1 Recap — Evan Rachel Wood and James Marsden in ‘Westworld’ season 2 episode 1 (Photo by John P. Johnson/HBO)

HBO has officially renewed the critically acclaimed sci-fi series, Westworld, for a third season. Season two just kicked off on Sunday, April 22, 2018 and is currently airing on Sunday nights at 9pm ET/PT.

“It’s been an extraordinary pleasure to work with the exceptionally talented Jonathan Nolan and Lisa Joy, as well as their gifted cast and crew,” stated Casey Bloys, president, HBO Programming. “From the inspired storytelling to the incredible visuals, we are so excited to see where the next chapter will take us.”

The award-winning series was created by Jonathan Nolan & Lisa Joy. Nolan and Joy serve as executive producers along with J.J. Abrams, Richard J. Lewis, Roberto Patino, Athena Wickham and Ben Stephenson. Westworld (the series) is based on the film of the same name written by Michael Crichton.

The season two cast includes Evan Rachel Wood (Dolores), Thandie Newton (Maeve), Ed Harris (Man in Black), Jeffrey Wright (Bernard), James Marsden (Teddy), Tessa Thompson (Charlotte), Ingrid Bolsø Berdal (Armistice), Clifton Collins Jr. (Lawrence), and Luke Hemsworth (Stubbs). Louis Herthum (Peter Abernathy), Simon Quarterman (Lee Sizemore), Talulah Riley (Angela), Rodrigo Santoro (Hector Escaton), Angela Sarafyan (Clementine), Shannon Woodward (Elsie), Ben Barnes (Logan), Jimmi Simpson (William), Leonardo Nam (Felix Lutz), and Ptolemy Slocum (Sylvester) also star in season two.

Newcomers to season two include Fares Fares (Antoine Costa), Katja Herbers (Grace), Gustaf Skarsgård (Karl Strand), Hiroyuki Sanada (Musashi), Peter Mullan (James Delos), Rinko Kikuchi (Akane), Zahn McClarnon (Akecheta), Tao Okamoto (Hanaryo), Betty Gabriel (Maling), Jonathan Tucker (Craddock), Julia Jones (Kohana), and Kiki Sukezane (Sakura).

Up next, season two episode 3 titled “Virtù e Fortuna” airing on May 6, 2018. The episode was directed by Richard J. Lewis from a script by Roberto Patino and Ron Fitzgerald. The very basic plot description: “There is beauty in who we are. Shouldn’t we, too, try to survive?”

‘The Royals’ Season 4 Episode 9 Preview: “Foul Deeds Will Rise”

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Rebecca Murray

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May 1, 2018

E!’s The Royals season four episode eight found Willow high on LSD, thanks to the diabolical maneuverings of wannabe Queen, Cassandra. Princess Eleanor and Queen Helena did their best to keep Willow from getting into trouble, and to keep the press from realizing Willow was on drugs (even if she didn’t willingly take them). Meanwhile, it turns out everyone was working against Robert without his knowledge. Cyrus, Liam, and even Kathryn are apparently teaming up to take down the King.

In support of the upcoming season four episode nine, E!’s released a new clip showing Queen Helena, Cyrus, and Liam plotting a coup. A new 30 second trailer also paints a picture of a King in big trouble and possibly about to lose his thrown. Season four episode nine is titled “Foul Deeds Will Rise” and will air on May 6, 2018 at 10pm ET/PT.

Season four consists of 10 one-hour episodes starring Elizabeth Hurley as Queen Helena, Max Brown as King Robert, Jake Maskall as Cyrus, Tom Austen as Jasper, Alexandra Park as Princess Eleanor, William Moseley as Prince Liam, and Genevieve Gaunt as Wilhelmina. Brian Robbins, Joe Davola (One Tree Hill, Smallville), and Shauna Phela are the executive producers.

The “Foul Deeds Will Rise” Plot: Liam’s true intentions are revealed; Jasper helps Liam with a plan; and Willow and Robert hit a rough patch.

The Royals Season 4 Plot: Drama about a fictional British Royal family, who inhabit a world of luxury and regal tradition, but one that also involves intrigue and unexpected twists revealing the complexities faced by royals trying to maintain high-profile relationships under scrutiny, and continuing to shine a light on the anarchy in the monarchy.

The fourth season of The Royals picks up after the charming, potentially duplicitous, Prince Robert (Brown) is crowned King of England. Prince Liam (Moseley) and his recently dethroned uncle Cyrus (Maskall) form an unlikely alliance, Queen Helena (Hurley) struggles to control her unruly brood as she figures out her role in the palace. And, after a heated on again-off again relationship, bodyguard Jasper (Austen) tries to capture Princess Eleanor’s (Park) heart one more time just as they are about to face their biggest obstacle yet.

‘Lucifer’ Season 3 Episode 23 Preview and Photos: “Quintessential Deckerstar”

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Rebecca Murray

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May 1, 2018

Fox’s Lucifer season three episode 22 found Charlotte, Maze, Ella, and Dr. Linda nearly turning a bachelorette party into a street brawl. Meanwhile, Lucifer Morningstar spent the entire episode channeling Chloe and forcing Dan to be the ‘Lucifer’ of their partnership. Surprisingly, that actually worked and Lucifer figured out why Chloe turned to someone she views as dependable. In a surprising twist of events, Chloe also came to the realization that she really didn’t want to marry Pierce.

Plus, there was an unexpected side effect to Dan channeling Lucifer. He finished up a murder case and then went straight over and confessed his true feelings to Charlotte.

Up next, season three episode 23 titled “Quintessential Deckerstar” airing on Monday, May 7, 2018 at 8pm ET/PT. The episode’s guest cast includes Doug Savant as Forest Clay, Colin Egglesfield as Ben Wheeler, Emma Bell as Mia Hytner, and Terrell Tilford as Robert Ertz.

Season three stars Tom Ellis as Lucifer, Lauren German as Chloe, DB Woodside as Amenadiel, Lesley-Ann Brandt as Maze, Kevin Alejandro as Dan, Scarlett Estevez as Trixie, Rachael Harris as Linda Martin, Tricia Helfer as Charlotte, Aimee Garcia as Ella, and Tom Welling as Marcus Pierce/Cain.

The “Quintessential Deckerstar” Plot: When Lucifer and Chloe investigate the death of a woman, they discover that they may be pursuing the wrong suspect. Then, Charlotte risks her safety when she decides to take matters into her own hands, and just as Lucifer makes a huge confession, he gets a tragic phone call that changes everything.

More on Lucifer Season 3:
– Tom Ellis Interview
– Kevin Alejandro Interview
– Rachael Harris Interview
– Joe Henderson and Ildy Modrovich Interview