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‘FBI’ Season 7 Episode 17 Photos, “Lineage” Promo and Air Date

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Rebecca Murray
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Tom Cavanaugh (The Flash) guest stars on CBS’s FBI season seven episode 17 as Isobel’s hubby, Phillip. Episode 17, “Lineage,” was directed by Milena Govich and will air on Tuesday, April 8, 2025 at 8pm ET/PT.

Missy Peregrym stars as Special Agent Maggie Bell, Zeeko Zaki plays Special Agent Omar Adom “OA” Zidan, Jeremy Sisto is Assistant Special Agent in Charge Jubal Valentine, and Alana De La Garza is Special Agent in Charge Isobel Castille. John Boyd plays Special Agent Stuart Scola and Emily Alabi is Agent Dani Rhodes.

“Lineage” Plot: When a famous rapper and two teen fans are gunned down on his tour bus, the team discovers there may be more to the story than his feud with another rapper. Meanwhile, Isobel hits a major milestone that has her contemplating her future at the Bureau. Episode 17 was written by Woody Strassner, Mae Smith, and Sabir Pirzada.

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Alana De La Garza as Special Agent in Charge Isobel Castille and Tom Cavanagh as Philip in ‘FBI’ season 7 episode 17 (Photo © 2025 CBS Broadcasting, Inc.)

FBI Series Description, 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. Special Agent Stuart Scola is an Ivy League-educated Wall Streeter-turned-FBI agent. These first-class agents tenaciously investigate cases of tremendous magnitude, including terrorism, organized crime, and counterintelligence.

Zeeko Zaki as Special Agent Omar Adom ‘OA’ Zidan in season 7 episode 17 (Photo: Bennett Raglin © 2025 CBS Broadcasting, Inc)
Emily Alabi, Zeeko Zaki, and John Boyd
Emily Alabi as Dani Rhodes, Zeeko Zaki as Special Agent Omar Adom ‘OA’ Zidan, and John Boyd as Special Agent Stuart Scola in season 7 episode 17 (Photo: Bennett Raglin © 2025 CBS Broadcasting, Inc.)
FBI Season 7 Episode 17
Emily Alabi as Dani Rhodes and Zeeko Zaki as Special Agent Omar Adom ‘OA’ Zidan in season 7 episode 17 (Photo: Bennett Raglin © 2025 CBS Broadcasting, Inc.)
Alana De La Garza and Jeremy Sister
Alana De La Garza as Special Agent in Charge Isobel Castille and Jeremy Sisto as Assistant Special Agent in Charge Jubal Valentine in season 7 episode 17 (Photo: Bennett Raglin © 2025 CBS Broadcasting, Inc)
Emily Alabi and John Boyd
Emily Alabi as Dani Rhodes and John Boyd as Special Agent Stuart Scola in season 7 episode 17 (Photo: Bennett Raglin © 2025 CBS Broadcasting, Inc)




‘A Minecraft Movie’ Review: A Blocky, Boring Misfire

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Kevin Finnerty
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A Minecraft Movie Review
JACK BLACK as Steve, JASON MOMOA as Garrett and SEBASTIAN HANSEN as Henry in Warner Bros. Pictures’ and Legendary Pictures’ ‘A Minecraft Movie’ (Photo Courtesy Warner Bros. Pictures)

On November 18, 2011, the first full version of Minecraft launched, and by October 2023, it had sold over 300 million copies. Now, decades after its initial release, comes the movie no one was asking for, A Minecraft Movie.

The film begins with a voiceover from Steve (Jack Black), who admits he always loved the idea of working and exploring mines as a kid. When he grows up, Steve enters the mines and digs his heart out until he discovers a mysterious blue glowing cube. Fiddling with the cube, Steve opens a portal and enters a magical new place called the Overworld, a block-based land where he can create almost anything he imagines.

For years, life has been good. Steve creates all sorts of inventive and interesting things with his best friend, a wolf named Dennis, by his side. However, one day Dennis and Steve discover a new portal that transports them to “The Netherworld,” a dark, terrifying realm. This strange new world is ruled by an evil giant pig sorceress named Malgosha, voiced by Rachel House. Malgosha wants nothing more than to spread her rule to the Overworld by using Steve’s cube. To do so, she orders her piglins to kidnap Steve. Fortunately, Dennis escapes with the cube, returns to Earth, and conceals it in Steve’s bedroom.

Years pass, and the cube ends up in a storage unit that’s bought by Garrett “The Garbage Man” Garrison (Jason Momoa), a past-his-prime gamer from the 1980s who now owns his own eclectic video game store. When Henry (Sebastian Hansen), the new kid in town, enters his shop and starts tinkering with the cube, they open up the portal and are transported, along with Henry’s sister Natalie (Emma Myers) and a local realtor named Dawn (Danielle Brooks), to the Overworld.

In the ensuing chaos, Garrett accidentally damages the cube. The group’s only hope of getting back home is to help Steve, who just escaped his imprisonment, stop Malgosha from snatching the cube and ruling Overworld.

Silly, loud, and incredibly goofy, A Minecraft Movie is a colorful, uninventive adventure that may appeal to some fans of the game and children under nine but has nothing to offer anyone else. It’s a mindless mess of a film that lacks heart and features over-the-top, cartoonish performances.

Jack Black IS Jack Black as Steve, the annoying inventor who jeopardizes the magical world of Overworld and then must fight to save it. The character’s foolishness and tendency to jump into idiotic songs is painful to sit through and not at all funny. In short, his schtick is old.

Jason Momoa is the only positive element of A Minecraft Movie as Garrett, the once-famous video gamer who is in way over his head but still tries to pull off being cool. Momoa goes all in with his over-the-top performance and is the only character with a few humorous lines.

Even the design and look of the film are unimpressive. The lack of imagination on the screen is more than disappointing. A Minecraft Movie is dull and lacks creativity; it’s not worth your time. Avoid it.

GRADE: D

Rating: PG for some scary images, languange, suggestive/rude humor, violence, and some action
Release Date: April 4, 2025
Running Time: 1 hour 41 minutes
Directed By: Jared Hess
Studio: Warner Bros Pictures




‘The Accountant 2’ Trailer: Lighter Tone, More Affleck & Bernthal

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Rebecca Murray
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The Accountant 2 trailer strikes a lighter tone than the original film while promising much more shared screen time for Ben Affleck and Jon Bernthal. The original film arrived almost a decade ago on October 14, 2016, and the sequel is set for an April 25, 2025 theatrical release.

The Accountant 2‘s cast also includes Cynthia Addai-Robinson, Daniella Pineda, Allison Robertson, and J.K. Simmons. Gavin O’Connor returns to direct, and Bill Dubuque returns as writer.

“Christian Wolff (Affleck) has a talent for solving complex problems. When an old acquaintance is murdered, leaving behind a cryptic message to ‘find the accountant,’ Wolff is compelled to solve the case. Realizing more extreme measures are necessary, Wolff recruits his estranged and highly lethal brother, Brax (Bernthal), to help,” reads Amazon MGM Studios’ The Accountant 2 synopsis. “In partnership with U.S. Treasury Deputy Director Marybeth Medina (Addai-Robinson), they uncover a deadly conspiracy, becoming targets of a ruthless network of killers who will stop at nothing to keep their secrets buried.”

Commenting on his return to the character after so many years, Affleck told the crowd at CinemaCon that it felt great to continue the story of The Accountant. “I’m thrilled to be playing this part again with this great cast,” said Affleck. “In some ways, I feel like this character never left me.”

The Accountant 2 Poster
Poster for ‘The Accountant 2’ (Photo Credit: Amazon MGM Studios)

‘M3GAN 2.0’ Trailer Teases an Epic AI Showdown

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Rebecca Murray
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She’s back with a new and improved body and a much more adult attitude. The M3GAN 2.0 trailer teases a killer showdown between two badass humanoid robots.

The original horror film opened in January 2023 and grossed $180+ million during its theatrical run. The sequel is set for a June 27, 2025 release.

The sequel stars Allison Williams, Violet McGraw, Brian Jordan Alvarez, Jen Van Epps, Amie Donald, and Jenna Davis. Ivanna Sakhno, Aristotle Athari, Timm Sharp, and Jemaine Clement also star.

Universal Pictures offered this synopsis: “Two years after M3GAN, a marvel of artificial intelligence, went rogue and embarked on a murderous (and impeccably choreographed) rampage and was subsequently destroyed, M3GAN’s creator Gemma (Allison Williams) has become a high-profile author and advocate for government oversight of A.I. Meanwhile, Gemma’s niece Cady (Violet McGraw), now 14, has become a teenager, rebelling against Gemma’s overprotective rules.

Unbeknownst to them, the underlying tech for M3GAN has been stolen and misused by a powerful defense contractor to create a military-grade weapon known as Amelia (Ivanna Sakhno), the ultimate killer infiltration spy. But as Amelia’s self-awareness increases, she becomes decidedly less interested in taking orders from humans. Or in keeping them around.

With the future of human existence on the line, Gemma realizes that the only option is to resurrect M3GAN (Amie Donald, voiced by Jenna Davis) and give her a few upgrades, making her faster, stronger, and more lethal. As their paths collide, the original A.I. bitch is about to meet her match.”

Gerard Johnstone returns to direct, and James Wan, Jason Blum, and Allison Williams serve as producers. Executive producers include Johnstone, Adam Hendricks, Greg Gilreath, Michael Clear, Judson Scott, and Mark D. Katchur.

M3GAN 2.0 Poster
Poster for ‘M3GAN 2.0’ (Photo Credit: Universal Pictures)

‘Alert: MPU’ Season 3 Episode 3 Photos, “Lay” Promo and Air Date

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Rebecca Murray
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Show of hands of those who didn’t see that major death coming in Fox’s Alert: Missing Persons Unit season three episode two. That was a shocker, right? Season three episode three, “Lay,” finds the team grieving over the sudden death.

Episode three, “Lay,” will air on Tuesday, April 8, 2025 at 9pm ET/PT.

Scott Caan leads the season three cast as Jason Grant. Ryan Broussard plays Mike Sherman, Adeola Role is Kemi Adebayo, and Alisha-Marie Ahamed plays Wayne Pascal. Guest stars include Diana Bang as Helen Gale and Ian Tracey as Charlie McGannon. Malcolm-Jamal Warner appears in a recurring guest-starring role as Chief Inspector Bill Houston.

“Lay” Plot: While MPU grieves over the loss of one of their own and Kemi and Jason worry that Mike hasn’t taken the time to process his grief, a local muralist goes missing after painting a provocative piece on a local rooftop. However, the case becomes a ticking clock when the missing person’s mother comes into MPU reporting her son’s disappearance and reveals that he was scheduled to donate his rare bone marrow to his dying brother, who needs surgery within the next 48 hours in order to survive.

Alert Season 3 Episode 3
Scott Caan in ‘ALERT: MISSING PERSONS UNIT’ season 3 episode 3 (Photo Cr: Sergei Bachlakov © 2025 Fox Media LLC)

Alert: Missing Persons Unit Season 3 Details

Alert: Missing Persons Unit is a procedural drama set in the Philadelphia Police Department’s Missing Persons Unit (MPU). Each episode features a heart-pounding, life-or-death search for a missing person, with Jason Grant working his magic out in the field and Nikki Batista heading the team. Their job is to find the missing or abducted and reunite them with their loved ones. Jason and Nikki, once married, have a very personal connection to these cases as their own son went missing and was never found.

Their highly skilled team includes Nikki’s new husband, Mike Sherman, whose bantering bromance with Jason never gets in the way of results; Kemi Adebayo, a spiritually savvy detective with an astonishing knowledge base; and Helen Gale, MPU’s effervescent young forensic scientist. Jason also relies on his relationship with master hacker Wayne Pascal, both on and off the clock.

As the third season begins, MPU is tasked with cases ranging from a missing female collegiate rowing team who disappeared while on the water, a missing street artist due to donate his rare bone marrow to save his dying brother, and Nikki’s ongoing and dangerous association with Irish mob boss Charlie McGannon. But the most harrowing case to date is when MPU must band together in a race to find one of their own. Now more than ever, together, the team must work to find the missing or abducted and help reunite them with their loved ones before it’s too late.

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Adeola Role in the “Lay” episode (Photo Cr: Sergei Bachlakov © 2025 Fox Media LLC)
Adeola Role and Ryan Broussard
Adeola Role and Ryan Broussard in season 3 episode 3 (Photo CR: Sergei Bachlakov © 2025 Fox Media LLC)
Ryan Broussard
Ryan Broussard in season 3 episode 3 (Photo CR: Sergei Bachlakov © 2025 Fox Media LLC)
Ryan Broussard
Ryan Broussard in the “Lay” episode (Photo CR: Sergei Bachlakov © 2025 Fox Media LLC)

‘Five Nights at Freddy’s 2’ Teaser: Prepare for More Animatronic Terror

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Rebecca Murray
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Horror fans won’t have long to wait for the second installment in the Five Nights at Freddy‘s film franchise. Universal Pictures has set a December 5, 2025 theatrical (not on Peacock) release and unveiled the first action-packed Five Nights at Freddy’s 2 teaser trailer.

Josh Hutcherson, Elizabeth Lail, Piper Rubio, and Matthew Lillard return for the sequel, and Emma Tammi is back as director.

“The first film, which opened to a record-shattering $80 million and went on to earn almost $300 million worldwide, followed Mike, a troubled young man who reluctantly takes a job as a night security guard at an abandoned theme restaurant, Freddy Fazbear’s Pizzeria, hoping it will help him retain custody of his young sister. That fateful decision instead drags him into the black heart of a supernatural nightmare,” reads Blumhouse’s synopsis. “Anyone can survive five nights. This time, there will be no second chances.”

The film is based on Scott Cawthon’s popular game series. Cawthon and Jason Blum serve as producers.

Five Nights at Freddy's 2 Teaser Poster
Teaser for ‘Five Nights at Freddy’s 2’

Fox’s Animation Lineup Earns Four Season Renewals

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Rebecca Murray
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Fox Renews Animated Lineup
Fox renews its animated lineup (Photo Credit: Fox)

Fox wants much, much more of its popular animation domination lineup. The network announced early four-year renewals for The Simpsons, Family Guy, and Bob’s Burgers. Plus, Fox is welcoming back American Dad! to its primetime lineup.

The four-season renewal means Bob’s Burgers is renewed through season 19, Family Guy through season 27, and The Simpsons through season 40. American Dad!
has been renewed through its 23rd season.

“This new deal celebrates the eternal popularity of these iconic comedies, as well as the enduring, prolific relationship we continue to enjoy with our friends at 20th Television Animation and the brilliant creators—that goes double for Seth this time around—and incredible voices behind these contemporary classics,” stated Michael Thorn, President of FOX Television Network.

The renewals assure time slots on Fox’s primetime schedule through the 2028-2029 season.

“The longevity of this agreement reaffirms our commitment to the successful partnership we’ve built with the incredible team at Disney,” said Rob Wade, CEO of FOX Entertainment. “This collaboration has and will continue to generate meaningful long-term value and strategically build audiences from FOX to Hulu to fans worldwide.”

According to Fox, The Simpsons, Family Guy, and Bob’s Burgers earned spots on the Top 10 comedies lists for the current primetime season.

“This historic four-season order from our longtime partners at FOX is truly monumental for these iconic animated series. We are so proud that these legendary shows will continue for hundreds of more episodes, allowing new and longstanding fans to watch, rewatch, and experience more of The Simpsons, Family Guy, American Dad! and Bob’s Burgers for years to come,” said Marci Proietto, head of 20th Television Animation.

‘Fountain of Youth’ Trailer: Krasinski and Portman Chase Immortality

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Rebecca Murray
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John Krasinski leads a star-studded action-adventure in Fountain of Youth, which just dropped an official trailer. The two-minute trailer has an Indiana Jones vibe, but instead of the Ark of the Covenant, the Holy Grail, or the Crystal Skull of Akator, this team’s after a mythical spring that restores youth.

Joining Krasinski are Oscar winner Natalie Portman, Eiza González, Domhnall Gleeson, Arian Moayed, and Laz Alonso. Carmen Ejogo and Stanley Tucci also star.

“Fountain of Youth follows two estranged siblings (Krasinski and Portman) who partner on a global heist to find the mythological Fountain of Youth,” reads Apple TV+’s synopsis. “They must use their knowledge of history to follow clues on an epic adventure that will change their lives … and possibly lead to immortality.”

The Apple Original Film was directed by Guy Ritchie and written by James Vanderbilt. Ritchie, Vanderbilt, David Ellison, Dana Goldberg, Don Granger, and Ivan Atkinson serve as producers. Additional producers include Tripp Vinson, Jake Myers, William Sherak, and Paul Neinstein.

Guy Ritchie’s new action-adventure streams on Apple TV+ beginning on May 23, 2025.

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Eiza González, John Krasinski and Natalie Portman in ‘Fountain of Youth’ (Photo Credit: Apple TV+)

‘Neighborhood Watch’ Trailer: Jeffrey Dean Morgan Helps Out a Confused Jack Quaid

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Rebecca Murray
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The official trailer for Neighborhood Watch shows the dysfunctional relationship between the leads, played in a mini The Boys reunion by Jeffrey Dean Morgan and Jack Quaid. The comedy was picked up by RLJE Films in March and will open in theaters and on demand on April 25, 2025.

“In Neighborhood Watch, Simon (Quaid), a young man grappling with mental illness, becomes convinced that he has witnessed an abduction. When he reports it to the police and they refuse to believe him, he reluctantly seeks the help of his neighbor Ed (Morgan), a jaded, retired security guard with his own troubled past,” reads RLJE Films’ synopsis. “As the unlikely duo delves deeper into the mystery, their pursuit of the truth forces them to confront not only the dark secrets surrounding the disappearance but also the unspoken wounds that haunt them both.”

Morgan’s Watchmen co-star Malin Akerman also stars. Sean Farley wrote the screenplay and The Clovehitch Killer‘s Duncan Skiles directed. Luke Daniels, Greg Lauritano, Vince Jolivette, Chris Bellant, Kurt Fethke, and Jake Robinson served as producers.

Neighborhood Watch stars Jeffrey Dean Morgan and Jack Quaid
Jeffrey Dean Morgan and Jack Quaid in ‘Neighborhood Watch’ (Photo Courtesy of RLJE Films)

‘The Cleaning Lady’ Season 4 Episode 3 Photos, “Mercy” Promo and Air Date

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Rebecca Murray
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The promo video for Fox’s The Cleaning Lady season four episode three shows Thony’s no closer to coming to terms with her decision about the cartel than in the season’s premiere. Episode three, “Mercy,” will air on Tuesday, April 8, 2025 at 8pm ET/PT.

Elodie Yung leads the cast as Thony, Santiago Cabrera plays Jorge, Kate del Castillo is Ramona Sanchez, Martha Millan plays Fiona, Faith Bryant is Jaz, and Sean Lew plays Chris. Recurring season four guest stars include Danny Pardo as El Don, Daniel Bonjour as Dr. Sean Dupont, Alain Uy as Feng, and Brian Norris as Cowboy Hat.

“Mercy” Plot: As Jorge solidifies his grip on the cartel, Thony is forced to reckon with the cost of survival and the choices that define her. With a desperate move that blurs the line between mercy and murder, she finds herself deeper into the world she once fought against. Fiona seeks new ways to support her family, unaware of the growing dangers around them, and Ramona proves that even behind bars, she is never without influence. With shifting alliances and impossible decisions, Thony must decide how far she’s willing to go.

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Santiago Cabrera and Élodie Yung in ‘THE CLEANING LADY’ season 4 episode 3 (Photo by Jeff Neumann © 2025 Fox Media LLC)

The Cleaning Lady Description, Courtesy of Fox:

The Cleaning Lady returns for an action-packed season four, with the series’ beloved characters in ever-changing and increasingly dangerous situations. After three seasons of being a pawn caught between the FBI and the world of organized crime, THONY (Yung) makes the bold decision to take charge of her own destiny — by exchanging her cleaning lady uniform for the scrubs of a surgical intern at a small community hospital.

Thony’s return to the medical career she sacrificed for her son, LUCA (Sanchez), opens a new path to citizenship for them both. But to make this happen, she must continue her service to the Sin Cara cartel — not as a cleaning lady, but as the new mob doctor — bringing her ever closer to JORGE (Cabrera), the cartel’s brooding new leader. Under the watchful eye of the hospital’s brusque yet handsome chief resident, DR. SEAN DUPONT (Bonjour), Thony straddles the line between two worlds until they inevitably come crashing into each other.

Newly enthroned as the head of Sin Cara, Jorge has ambitious plans to take the cartel in a surprising, yet lucrative, direction. He’s invested Sin Cara’s assets into a rare earth mine worth billions. It’s easy, legitimate money that will result in generational wealth for them all. But the old dogs of the cartel are unwilling to learn new tricks from their upstart leader, which results in a fracture within the organization. Flanked by his lieutenants, the veteran EL DON (Pardo) and quirky newcomer FENG (Uy), Jorge must fend off a mutiny within Sin Cara, which threatens the lives of everyone he loves.

Even from within the walls of a maximum-security prison, former head of Sin Cara, RAMONA (Del Castillo) remains a threat. She continues to exert influence through her unpredictable proxy on the outside, the loner only known as COWBOY HAT (Norris). But she’s vulnerable on the inside. When a tough prison gang puts Ramona in their crosshairs, she must dig deep into her devious bag of tricks to find a way to survive.

Meanwhile, FIONA (Millan) struggles to keep her cleaning business afloat, leading her into the world of identity theft. CHRIS (Lew) learns the painful truth about first love and channels his raw emotions into an unexplored passion — dance. And JAZ (Bryant) deals with the difficulties of being the perfect child in a decidedly imperfect family.

The Cleaning Lady continues its exploration of the experience of undocumented immigrants and the hurdles they face in this country. The series tells their stories of resourcefulness in the face of institutional adversity and the sacrifices they must make to achieve their American dream.

Elodie Yung
Élodie Yung in the “Mercy” episode (Photo Credit: Jeff Neumann © 2025 Fox Media LLC.)
Santiago Cabrera
Santiago Cabrera in season 4 episode 3 (Photo Cr: Jeff Neumann © 2025 Fox Media LLC)
Elodie Yung and Martha Millan
Élodie Yung and Martha Millan in the season four “Mercy” episode (Photo Cr: Jeff Neumann © 2025 Fox Media LLC.)
Kate Del Castillo
Kate Del Castillo in season 4 episode 3 (Photo Credit: Jeff Neumann © 2025 Fox Media LLC)

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