Ariana DeBose in ‘I.S.S’ (Photo Credit: Bleecker Street)
We’re halfway through the summer, which means we’re halfway(ish) through the year. That’s a great time to check out a Mid-Year Top 10 list. So, here are my Top 10 movies of the year (so far…). (Disclaimer – this list is mine and mine alone – James Jay Edwards. Also – this list is subject to change at the drop of a hat. That’s how mid-year lists are.)
10 – I Saw the TV Glow
I have to admit that I missed much of the trans allegory that filmmaker Jane Schoenbrun inserted into I Saw the TV Glow. I saw it as more of a metaphor for small-town living and finding yourself once you are able to escape it. So maybe I was halfway there? Either way, this is one of the more stylish movies of the year.
9 – Kneecap
A late addition to this list (it knocked The First Omen off, for those curious). Kneecap is about using the talents and resources you have to change the world in the way you see fit. And it’s all set to a thumpin’ hip-hop soundtrack.
8 – In a Violent Nature
There’s not much new in the story to In a Violent Nature. Its attraction lies not in what it does, but how it does it – it’s a campfire woods slasher movie from the point of view of the killer. The camera follows the hatchet man around sort of like a video game character, watching him do a lot of nothing in between kills. But when he kills, whoa does he ever kill!
7 – Hundreds of Beavers Hundreds of Beavers is one of the weirdest movies you’re bound to see all year. Despite its zaniness (or maybe because of it), it’s still a seamless combination of Looney Tunes cartoons, silent movie slapstick, and video game logic that also happens to like up to its name – it’s about a guy who encounters Hundreds of Beavers. Possibly Thousands.
6 – Monkey Man
Some said Monkey Man was a John Wick imitator, I saw it as more of an Oldboy imitator. One thing is for certain – it is NOT a Fight Club imitator. Any way you look at it, its blend of action and drama is incredible.
Mia Goth in ‘MaXXXine’ (Photo Credit: Justin Lubin / A24)
5 – MaXXXine
Ti West really sticks the landing with this last chapter of his and Mia Goth’s X trilogy. This is the trilogy’s Return of the Jedi. Just like the last two movies, this one is a love letter to a period and style of filmmaking – this time, it’s eighties crime thrillers.
4 – Longlegs Longlegs plays out as a B-movie version of The Silence of the Lambs, with less procedure and more exploitation. Featuring Nicolas Cage at his strangest, and Nic Cage has made a career out of playing strange roles.
3 – Civil War
What can a movie made by a Brit about an American civil war say? Plenty. By showing the war through the lenses of journalists and purposefully keeping the sides ambiguous, Civil War is more about the act of war than it is about the combatants themselves.
2 – Love Lies Bleeding Love Lies Bleeding is proof of two things. First, that Rose Glass can make awesome movies and Saint Maud was not a fluke. And second, that Kristen Stewart continues to shred and shed preconceptions with her post-Twilight role decisions.
1 – ISS
The setup for this brilliant exercise in paranoia is next level. Six scientists are aboard the International Space Station – three American and three Russian – when World War III breaks out below them on Earth. Knowing that their countries are now enemies, who do they trust? Genius.
Max is making it incredibly hard for The Last of Us fans to remain patient. The streamer just teased what’s in store for the remainder of 2024 and 2025, unveiling a nearly two-minute trailer that ended with 20 seconds of footage from the much-anticipated second season.
The teaser also featured new snippets from Industry season three, premiering on August 11, 2024, as well as the first look at the new installment in the Game of Thrones franchise – A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms. The new GoT series is based on George R.R. Martin’s The Hedge Knight novella.
The streamer provided this helpful list of everything included in the upcoming attractions video:
2024 New and Returning Series
CHIMP CRAZY (HBO Original Four-Part Documentary Series)
CREATURE COMMANDOS (Max Original Adult Animated Series) DUNE: PROPHECY (HBO Original Drama Series)
HARD KNOCKS: TRAINING CAMP WITH THE CHICAGO BEARS (HBO Original Sports Documentary Series)
HARLEY QUINN (Max Original Adult Animated Series)
INDUSTRY season three (HBO Original Drama Series)
MY BRILLIANT FRIEND season four (HBO Original Drama Series)
THE FRANCHISE (HBO Original Comedy Series)
THE PENGUIN (HBO Original Limited Series)
THE SEX LIVES OF COLLEGE GIRLS season three (Max Original Comedy Series)
WISE GUY DAVID CHASE AND THE SOPRANOS (HBO Original Two-Part Documentary)
Coming in 2025
A KNIGHT OF THE SEVEN KINGDOMS (HBO Original Drama Series)
AND JUST LIKE THAT… season three (Max Original Comedy Series)
DUSTER (Max Original Drama Series) IT: WELCOME TO DERRY (HBO Original Drama Series)
THE GILDED AGE season three (HBO Original Drama Series)
THE PITT (Max Original Drama Series)
THE LAST OF US season two (HBO Original Drama Series)
THE WHITE LOTUS season three (HBO Original Drama Series)
Harry Collett, Emma D’Arcy, and Bethany Antonia in ‘House of the Dragon’ season 2 episode 8 (Photo by Ollie Upton/HBO)
HBO’s House of the Dragon season two wrapped up with armies on the march, ships sailing into battle, and Ulf and Hugh learning how to handle their dragons. Season two episode eight was more about gathering allies than facing enemies, although two queens engaged in a verbal joust. Daemon finally understands his place in history, Rhaena edges closer to obtaining a dragon, and a nudge from Larys sends King Aegon’s fight vs flight dial spinning toward flight.
And now on with the full, lengthy, spoiler-filled episode eight recap:
Ser Tyland Lannister (Jefferson Hall) treats with the Triarchy and is asked for the Stepstones in exchange for their ships and men. Lannister doesn’t score any points when he calls them pirates in an insulting tone, and it’s obvious he needs them more than they need him. He’s forced into agreeing, even though he knows he’ll face Aemond’s wrath for agreeing to their terms.
There’s a flicker of light in his eyes when he’s told the fleet they’ll supply would allow him to take the Iron Throne for himself. But there’s one additional issue. Their commander, Admiral Sharako Lohar, also has to agree to go with him, and convincing Lohar won’t be easy.
Admiral Lohar (Abigail Thorn) is a fierce leader who warns him she won’t sail with a man who can’t best her. That forces Tyland into agreeing to mud wrestle. The men cheer as their leader repeatedly gets the upper hand, yet Lannister refuses to give up. He lands a few blows after it appears he’s down, and Lohar admits she’s inspired. After a running joke of referring to him by the wrong name, and asking if he’s a cannibal, she invites him to dine with her men.
Lannister sings a little sea ditty and earns a round of applause. Lohar agrees to sail at his side with her men and leads a toast to “the Gullet on the morrow.” The men are eager to battle the Sea Snake again. Before Lannister heads to bed, Lohar requests that he impregnate her wives.
King Aegon (Tom Glynn-Carney) continues to recuperate and is now understandable when he speaks. Nonetheless, Lord Larys Strong (Matthew Needham) believes they need to flee King’s Landing immediately. Rhaenyra added three dragonriders, and even Aemond fled in terror when he went to verify the news himself. Prince Regent Aemond reacted by taking Vhagar and burning the town of Sharp Point to the ground.
Larys thinks Aemond’s so angry and frustrated that his next step will be to kill Aegon. Larys wants to flee while Aemond’s still out, but Aegon suggests they could stay and just push him out of power. He’ll return to the throne and have Aemond taken prisoner. Which would work, but briefly, according to Larys. The sleazy snake reminds his king that Rhaenyra and her seven dragons won’t let him live, even if Aemond is locked up.
Tom Glynn-Carney and Matthew Needham in ‘House of the Dragon’ season 2 episode 8 (Photo by Liam Daniel/HBO)
Larys moved Harrenhal’s gold to the Iron Bank in Braavos; they have enough to live well until the war is over. Aegon’s not keen on the idea and insults the people of Essos. Larys attempts to point out that at least he’d be alive, but Aegon doesn’t want to live in this condition. His penis is destroyed, and his dragon is dead, yet Larys insists better days are ahead if they’re patient. Aegon appears stuck on the loss of his penis and only abandons that subject when Larys comes up with new titles he’ll assume upon his triumphant return. Aegon steals Rhaenyra’s title and calls himself “Aegon the Realm’s Delight.”
Prince Jacaerys (Harry Collett) comes upon Ulf and Hugh eating and just hanging around and demands to know what they’re doing. Ulf (Tom Bennett) is his usual disrespectful self, but Hugh (Kieran Bow) immediately recognizes Jace and apologizes. Instead of the apology he demands, Ulf pulls Jace in for a hug. Jace is stunned but continues to demand respect, while Ulf seems to think they’re on equal ground now, class-wise, as they’re all dragonriders.
Hank apologizes again for Ulf’s rude behavior, but Jace is furious. He informs them that while they ate, Sharp Point was reduced to rubble. Thousands are dead, and yet Ulf isn’t making himself ready for battle. Ulf finally appears contrite and sincerely apologizes.
Later, Lady Baela (Bethany Antonia) suggests that Jace stop pouting and that he needs to get over himself. She reminds him of his position and that just because there are other dragonriders, it doesn’t make him any less the heir to the throne. Baela points out there are lots of bastards running around, but Jace is still stung by the whispers he’s heard his entire life.
Queen Rhaenyra (Emma D’Arcy) speaks with her Hand, Lord Corlys Velaryon (Steve Toussaint), about the new dragonriders. She’s still unsure if she can trust them, but at least Addam of Hull (Clinton Liberty) is known to him. However, Corlys downplays his knowledge of the young man and remains tightlipped about the truth to their relationship. Corlys believes they should strike now while they have the advantage and Aemond isn’t prepared, but Rhaenyra remains determined to limit civilian damage. Corlys reminds her that Aemond also has a couple of dragons. Rhaenyra doesn’t see Helaena as a threat, even though Dreamfyre is formidable. And Alicent’s other son’s dragon is young and untested.
Corlys knows Aemond is desperate and will take drastic measures to fight back. Rhaenyra reluctantly agrees and then asks about his ship. Corlys has changed her name from Sea Snake to The Queen Who Never Was, in honor of his beloved wife. He and his men are ready to battle Greyjoys, Lannisters, or whoever the usurpers send to break the blockade.
Lord Corlys assures Rhaenyra she is ready but needs to consider the armies currently marching against her. The sooner she crushes them, the better.
Corlys mentions Daemon (Matt Smith) and the scene cuts to the renegade prince at Harrenhal. He’s informed the men will be ready to march in two days and chuckles when he learns Ser Alfred Broome (Jamie Kenna) has arrived to see him. Broome explains he’s there to find out his intentions and Daemon confirms he plans on marching on King’s Landing before the Lannister army arrives at Harrenhal.
While speaking privately, Ser Broome catches the word “traitor” in the air as he admits his preference for King Daemon over Queen Rhaenyra. Broome believes the men will follow his lead and that although Rhaenyra has good intentions, she cannot lead an army. Daemon walks away without responding. Neither man is aware that Ser Simon Strong (Simon Russell Beale) has been eavesdropping.
Prince Regent Aemond (Ewan Mitchell) learns smallfolk who might have Targaryen blood were taken to Dragonstone by boat. He orders every boat coming or going from the harbor to be inspected, despite the fact it will place a hardship on the fishermen.
Ewan Mitchell and Phia Saban in ‘House of the Dragon’ season 2 episode 8 (Photo by Ollie Upton/HBO)
Queen Dowager Alicent (Olivia Cooke) speaks with Helaena (Phia Saban) who’s confused as to why people hate them. Helaena’s unhappy and Alicent suggests that they leave. Their conversation is cut short when Aemond interrupts to ask Helaena to take Dreamfyre into battle. Helaena resists and refuses to burn anyone, which enrages Aemond. He grabs his sister and tries to pull her from the room, but Alicent intercedes. Aemond believes they’re in peril because of his mother’s weakness. Alicent counters, reminding him that when he’s insulted, he acts out dangerously and without thinking of the repercussions.
They argue over Helaena’s place in the war, and for once, Alicent emerges victorious. After Aemond leaves in a huff, Alicent asks Grand Maester Orwyle (Kurt Egyiawan) for passage and for his discretion.
Meanwhile, Ser Gwayne Hightower (Freddie Fox) confronts Ser Criston Cole (Fabien Frankel) about his affair with his sister, Alicent. Criston doesn’t deny it and credits Alicent with saving his life twice. But none of this actually matters, according to Criston. They’re all going to die anyway now that the dragons have entered the war. “The dragons dance and men are like dust under their feet,” says Criston. “We march now toward our annihilation.”
Criston confesses death will be a relief. (Social media posts indicate viewers are also wishing Criston would just die!)
Ulf continues to be a rude idiot at dinner as Queen Rhaenyra rises for a toast to their new riders. They accomplished something special, and they’ve been given a power few have known. If they serve her well, she’ll make Ulf, Hugh, and Addam knights of the realm. She announces they need to strike in two days, with their targets being Oldtown and Lannisport. That means their training must speed up, so they’ll be ready to take a dragon into battle.
Lady Baela and Hugh question why they need to kill so many innocent people. Jace thinks it can’t be helped, and Rhaenyra knows they need to break the will of their enemy. It’s the only way to stop more bloodshed.
Addam asks about Vhagar and Rhaenyra confirms she’s a terror in the skies. But she can’t be everywhere at once. Ulf claims he and Silverwing will take on Vhagar themselves. He can’t help himself and acts like a mannerless brute again, and both Jace and Rhaenyra remind him of his place at their table.
Rhaenyra receives a message from Ser Strong informing her Daemon raised “his” army and Strong believes treachery is afoot. She orders Addam to accompany her to Harrenhal.
Daemon wakes and follows Alys (Gayle Rankin) out to the godswood. She believes Daemon’s finally learned this world will not be governed. It’s time for him to discover the truth about his future, and the future of the Seven Kingdoms. He’s ready to learn The Song of Ice and Fire.
Daemon places his hand on the weirwood tree and sees the three-eyed raven; the Night King, and white walkers; a battlefield with dead bodies and dead dragons; three dragon eggs engulfed in flames; Daenerys’ back and her three baby dragons; and Queen Rhaenyra on the Iron Throne. The vision ends with Helaena telling him, “It’s all a story, and you’re but one part in it. You know your part. You know what you must do.”
The scene switches to Helaena on a balcony, her mouth closing as if she had just finished speaking to Daemon in his vision. Aemond joins her and asks his sister to come to Harrenhal to destroy Daemon and his army. Helaena wonders what happens if she says no, and reveals she knows he burned Aegon. She saw him do it and knows he watched as her husband/their brother fell from the sky. Aemond won’t admit it, and Helaena unleashes the truth. Aegon will return to the throne and Aemond will be dead when he does. “You were swallowed up in the God’s Eye and you were never seen again.”
Aemond threatens to have her killed. Helaena brushes off the threat. Nothing he says will change anything.
Matt Smith in ‘House of the Dragon’ season 2 episode 8 (Photo by Ollie Upton/HBO)
Queen Rhaenyra and Addam of Hull soar over the army camped outside Harrenhal. Ser Strong greets Rhaenyra at the gates and acknowledges circumstances have changed since he sent a raven. Rhaenyra enters the castle and it’s filled with soldiers who fall silent when they realize who has joined them. Syrax lands on a ledge above, waiting for any sign that Rhaenyra’s in trouble.
Daemon makes his way through the men, stopping in front of his niece/wife. Rhaenyra is on guard and takes a few steps back when Daemon says the men are sworn to him. She demands to know who he’s sworn to, and Daemon pauses for a moment and then moves closer, speaking in High Valyrian. His vision has led him to believe this war is just the beginning. Winter is coming.
Rhaenyra knows the story well, and Daemon confesses he saw it play out. He believes, just like her father, that the only hope for the realm is a leader who can unite it. She is that leader. He bends the knee and calls her the true queen – First of Her Name, Protector of the Realm. He and his men are meant to serve her to death … “or the end of our story.”
Behind him, the men also take a knee. Even Ser Broome, although he looks uneasy. Rhaenyra takes Daemon’s hand and warns him not to leave her again. Daemon smiles and confesses he’s tried but cannot. They present a united front to the men as Daemon proclaims there will be no mercy. They will fight for Queen Rhaenyra. The men rise and cheer.
Back at the docks, Lord Corlys sends for his first mate, Alyn of Hull (Abubakar Salim), and they discuss the weather. Small talk over, Corlys attempts to break through the wall his son built around himself. Finally, Alyn’s heard enough. He’s held his tongue since he was a child but now, he lays into his absentee father. It’s only after Corlys has lost his son, his daughter, and Lucerys that he pretends to care about the boys he abandoned as children. Now that he’s a man, he’ll refuse any offers of help from Corlys.
Over at the Vale, Lady Rhaena (Phoebe Campbell) is exhausted and thirsty but refuses to give up her search for the wild dragon. She spends a freezing night on the ground, shivering, and the following day spots the dragon overhead and chases after it. (This dragon is Sheepstealer.)
Meanwhile at Dragonstone, Queen Rhaenyra and Mysaria (Sonoya Mizuno) watch as Ulf and Hugh practice on their dragons. Mysaria believes the gods have favored Rhaenyra, but Rhaenyra is still torn over having to kill thousands of innocent people. Mysaria reminds her she is just while her foes are power-hungry.
That night, Queen Rhaenyra is awakened by the arrival of an unexpected visitor. Alicent confirms no one knows she’s there except her protector, and confesses she’s been mistaken. Alicent describes her life and admits she’s lost her way. When she speaks about taking a lover, Rhaenyra points out that she’s a hypocrite who’s made virtue her banner. Alicent doesn’t disagree and has come to the decision she needs to leave all of this behind. She wants to flee King’s Landing with Helaena, but Rhaenyra reminds her it’s too late. Cities have been destroyed and people are dead, all because of Alicent’s actions. Rhaenyra places the blame solely at Alicent’s feet. Alicent claims she only did what she thought King Viserys wanted.
Rhaenyra tells her to leave since that’s what she wants. None of this has anything to do with her. Alicent remains silent and then reveals that Viserys never stopped loving Rhaenyra’s mom. It was her memory that kept him resolute in naming Rhaenyra his heir. Rhaenyra wonders why, if that’s true, Alicent thought he changed his mind at the end. Alicent doesn’t have an answer.
Alicent finally comes clean. When Aemond leaves for battle, Queen Helaena will be in charge. Alicent will have the guards let Queen Rhaenyra in and she can assume the Iron Throne without any blood being shed. The war will end.
When asked about King Aegon, Alicent says he’s broken but will listen to her and bend the knee if she asks. Rhaenyra is shocked. How can Alicent possibly believe that Aegon can live after what’s happened? Rhaenyra will be forced to take Aegon’s head—in public—if she takes the throne. There’s no other option, and Alicent knows this. Alicent must choose. “Will you shrink from what you set out to do or will you see it through and make your sacrifice,” asks Rhaenyra. “A son for a son.”
Alicent takes a few deep breaths and agrees. In three days, Rhaenyra can take the throne—if she believes Alicent. Alicent is at the mercy of a woman she once called her friend. She’ll be painted as a villain who grasped for power and lost, but Alicent does not care. She just wants to be free of all of it and die in peace. Alicent invites Rhaenyra to join her, but Rhaenyra has a different path to walk and cannot.
What for a moment sounds like “Tubular Bells” plays as Hugh, Ulf, and Addam don their new armor. The montage also shows Lady Rhaena running toward the wild dragon, and Vhagar soaring over the Hightower army as it marches. House Stark’s army is given access to cross over the Green Fork, and we’re shown Lord Jason Lannister riding in front of his men (and lions) as they move toward Harrenhal.
The clips continue with Daemon looking at his men camped outside Harrenhal, while Ser Tyland Lannister and Admiral Lohar sail toward the blockade. Lord Corlys and Alyn row to The Queen Who Never Was in uncomfortable silence. Our final season two trip to the Vale shows Lady Rhaena near the wild dragon that’s eating a fresh kill. She stops in her tracks and it snarls in her direction.
Season two ends with Ser Otto Hightower behind bars, looking worse for wear. His daughter, Alicent, arrives back at King’s Landing only to discover her plans have been thwarted. Lord Larys has whisked King Aegon away.
Hugh Dillon, Jeremy Renner, Derek Webster and Derek Basco in ‘Mayor of Kingstown’ season 3 episode 10 (Credit: Dennis P. Mong Jr./Paramount+)
Paramount+’s Mayor of Kingstown season three did a fantastic job of building the tension between KPD, the Crips, Aryan Brotherhood, and the Russians. In episode 10, the season finale, it all pays off with a massive, game-changing shoot-out. The season three finale closes multiple storylines, kills off a few key characters, and leaves one of the few characters whose moral compass remains mostly intact in dire straits.
(Warning: this recap of season three episode 10 has spoilers.)
In a voiceover, Mike (Jeremy Renner) reveals his mom only visited once while he was in jail. She told him to survive, acknowledging that she understood he’d have to do whatever it took to make it out of jail alive. “She was giving me permission to become a stranger to her,” says Mike. He took that advice and now admits he did evil things inside. But did he become evil? When he got out, his mother’s hug confirmed he’d been absolved.
Mike and Bunny (Tobi Bamtefa) discuss their plans to end the war today. Mike will inform the Russians of the route Bunny’s men will take moving the guns, and Bunny has the perfect spot picked out for an ambush. KPD will take down all the Russians if the Crips don’t handle it themselves. Mike will personally handle Konstantin.
Once it’s all done, Bunny will be the King of Kingstown and Mike will finally have peace. A twisted peace, but peace, nonetheless.
Ian (Hugh Dillon) is interviewed about Charlie’s death and lies, claiming he shouldn’t have let his guard down. Evelyn (Necar Zadegan) grabs a moment when he’s done and wonders why he logged Charlie out once for the dentist. That date coincides with the murder of KPD whistleblower Morrissey. Ian acts insulted, accusing her of disrespecting him. He’s guilty as hell but doing a great job of acting offended.
Meanwhile, Konstantin (Yorick van Wageningen) is worried when he can’t reach Roman. Iris wonders if he’s dead or has taken off, and Konstantin’s certain he didn’t bolt. And if Roman’s dead, should they leave? Konstantin can’t but Iris (Emma Laird) can.
The pressing concern now is who killed Roman: the Russians or Bunny Washington? Konstantin thinks either is too logical of an answer.
Speaking of Roman, his tortured body has been strung up from a bridge by the river. Mike meets Ian and Stevie (Derek Webster) at the crime scene, and Ian’s worried. This looks like Konstantin’s man, which means Iris isn’t safe. Ian points out Roman’s wearing a gas mask, indicating the killer might have been Russian. It’s not the Crips’ or Aryans’ MO.
Mike heads over to Konstantin’s boat to inform him Roman is dead. Konstantin believes Milo’s returned and is behind Roman’s death, the bombings, and the deaths of the women on the bus. Milo was warned and survived, and Mike thinks if that’s true it doesn’t change a thing.
Ian snags time alone with Mike and confesses that Evelyn is investigating the days he took Charlie out. He’s never told Mike that Charlie killed Morrissey, and now he’s scared Evelyn will pin the murder on him. Mike walks him through that day, and it’s not looking good for Ian. Evelyn obviously already has someone doing a thorough investigation and Ian wasn’t exactly careful. Ian begs Mike to tell Evelyn to be a team player. Mike’s not sure that’s possible.
Robert (Hamish Allan-Headley) calls an urgent meeting and informs Mike, Ian, and Kyle (Taylor Handley) that the DA is calling him in. Ian reminds Robert he’d be in jail if Morrissey wasn’t dead, but Robert’s adamant he’s not going to jail over Ian’s screw-up. Mike wants everyone to focus on shutting down the Russians today, but Robert’s like a dog with a bone. He needs Mike to get Evelyn to stop her investigation. Only Mike can do it without violence, and Robert warns that he’ll take her out if it comes to that.
Warden Kareem Moore (Michael Beach) views security footage from the day the prison was attacked. He watches the new guard, Kevin, signal someone outside the prison that Callahan and the AB are in the yard. Now he’s certain who the inside man is. He talks with Kevin and advises him not to justify doing wrong by claiming it’s loyalty to family. Bunny will use him and toss him aside when he’s no longer needed, and then where will Kevin be?
Bunny calls Mike as his people are on the move, and Mike immediately informs Konstantin that Bunny’s guys are heading to the Sixth Street Bridge. Mike claims not to know where they’re heading but suggests Konstantin’s men just follow the truck.
However, the guns aren’t in the truck that Konstantin will be following. Bunny reminds his men to draw the Russians into the kill zone and then wipe them out. The convoy heads off after Bunny tells his guys to watch each other’s backs.
Mike spares a few minutes of his busy day to ask Evelyn to back off. Ian’s a good friend and that should carry some weight. “I would chew through a f**king brick wall to get at Robert Sawyer. If I have to go through Ian, so be it,” says Evelyn. She wants Sawyer but if Mike has a different way to get to him, she’s ready to listen. Mike doesn’t offer an alternate solution.
The SWAT team suits up, ready for what’s about to go down. Robert reminds Kyle that he brought him in and asks about what Kyle’s going to say when Evelyn questions him. Kyle’s going to stick with the party line and so will Ian. Robert’s not so sure about Ian. He also wonders about Mike and whether he’ll side with Evelyn. Also, will Kyle choose Mike over his SWAT team brothers?
After their conversation, Kyle has every reason to be on guard around Robert.
Kareem calls his daughter and tells her he’s proud of her and loves her before getting on the phone with his wife. Kareem wants her to tell Russell he’s proud of him and give him a hug.
Kareem hangs up and looks out over the yard. He radios the guards, lies that a prisoner is down, and then steps into the locked yard with the Aryan Brotherhood. Kareem requests backup and is heard on the radio ordering the prisoners to back up. (They’re nowhere near him and confused.) He walks among them and doesn’t move when one approaches him with a knife. He’s repeatedly stabbed and beaten as the men cheer.
The guards arrive but it’s too late to save Kareem. The warden chose death by inmate – and the insurance and other benefits that will take care of his family – after being told he had two weeks left in his employment.
Aidan Gillen as Milo, Yorick van Wageningen as Konstantin, Emma Laird as Iris, and Jeremy Renner as Mike McLusky in ‘Mayor of Kingstown’ season 3 episode 10 (Credit: Dennis P. Mong Jr./Paramount+)
Konstantin and Iris return to his boat to discover Milo (Aidan Gillen) and his men are waiting below deck. Milo’s guys kill Konstantin’s guard as Milo orders Iris to use the phone Mike gave her and to call him. Konstantin’s shocked that Iris lied to him, and Iris admits she chose to be a spy for Mike. He didn’t force her.
Meanwhile, Bunny’s guys have made it onto the bridge at the same time as the Russians. A massive shootout commences, with innocent civilians trapped in their cars on the bridge as bullets ring out from automatic weapons.
Milo claims he doesn’t want to hurt Mike, but Iris still won’t call him. Milo does it himself and confirms he’s on Konstantin’s boat. Mike hangs up and pulls a U-turn, heading to the boat as Ian calls with news there’s a battle on the bridge, and civilians are caught in the crossfire.
None of this is going down exactly as Mike planned, and he doesn’t have a solution to the Crips and Russians bridge bloodbath. Instead, he needs to head to Konstantin’s and meet with Milo. Ian and the KPD will have to handle the bridge.
SWAT rolls up on the bridge and Robert reminds his men to carefully identify their targets and avoid collateral damage. (Night’s fallen and it’s hard to see who is who.) KPD enters the fight, with dozens of cops and SWAT blocking the bridge with their vehicles at both entrances.
The Crips only have three options: kill, die, or dive off the bridge. They choose kill. SWAT moves through the crowd, clearing the civilians as they advance in a line across the bridge closer to the action. They exchange fire after most civilians have been rescued and continue to advance.
Someone inside a car has a weapon and Kyle orders him to drop it. He refuses because he needs to protect his kids. More bullets fly as Robert kills a Crip who has his hands up and has surrendered. He then joins Kyle and orders the civilian, still seated in his car, to lose his weapon. Robert doesn’t listen to Kyle when Kyle screams at him that they’re innocent. The SWAT team leader’s on the verge of pulling the trigger when Kyle shoots him twice.
Back on the boat, Milo and Konstantin exchange insults. (Konstantin calls Milo a half-assed movie gangster.) Milo still wants the Russian drug pipeline, and apparently, Roman confirmed the Russians don’t care if he or Konstantin is in charge. Mike shows up and Milo asks if they can start fresh. Milo wants Kingstown back and reminds Mike they used to work well together. Mike’s not going for it and suggests Milo should shoot him now. Milo threatens to kill Iris if Mike doesn’t fall in line, and Iris says she wants to stay with Mike. However, that’s not an option. It’s either stay and die or leave and live, but either way, Iris needs to kill Konstantin.
Konstantin tells Iris it’s okay and that he deserves to die. Mike doesn’t want Iris to do Milo’s dirty work, but Milo’s got another card up his sleeve. He tells Konstantin that Mike played him. Bunny’s guns aren’t even in the truck on the bridge.
Again, Milo insists he just wants things to go back to how they were. Bunny can have his turf, Milo will take charge of the Russians, and the war will be over. But first Iris must take the gun and shoot Konstantin. Finally, she grabs it and points it at Konstantin’s head. Konstantin begs her to do it, but she refuses until he calls her Hannah. She pulls the trigger.
Iris points the gun at Milo, but it’s empty. Milo only loaded it with one bullet. Now that she’s done what he asked, she can leave. Milo’s even set her up with money and IDs for a new life. Iris still refuses to leave, and Mike tells her it’s time for her to go. He makes her promise she won’t look back and will never see him again.
Gunshots ring out on the deck above, and Mike uses the distraction to knock Milo’s gun out of his hand. They fight, and Mike gains the upper hand and holds Milo at gunpoint. Ian rushes down the stairs after taking out Milo’s men, and Mike orders him to take Iris to the bus station and cancel the unit that’s on the way. It won’t be necessary.
Milo admits to everything he’s done, including bombing the cemetery, and Mike thinks they’ve crossed the point of no return. When Milo mentions Mike’s mom, Mike shoots him in the side. Milo does it again and earns a fatal shot in response.
Mike tosses the gun in the river and leaves.
Taylor Handley as Kyle McLusky in ‘Mayor of Kingstown’ season 3 episode 10 (Credit: Dennis P. Mong Jr./Paramount+)
The gun battle on the bridge is over when Mike arrives. Ian’s forced to break the news that Kyle shot Robert, but Robert isn’t dead. A witness says it was attempted murder, and Ian sums it up as a clusterf**k. Everything’s on video thanks to body cams and civilians filming with their phones.
Mike spots Evelyn as Kyle’s taken away in the back of a cop car. She can’t cut Kyle loose because he shot another cop, and Mike reminds her Kyle’s his brother. Evelyn has no choice but to charge Kyle with attempted murder.
Ian warns Mike to keep his head down and stay calm. Mike drives away while thinking about the day he was released from prison. Kyle, Mitch, and their mom were waiting for him outside the gates, and all he wanted was to get away from the prison. Still, he lingered long enough to let his family hug him.
Iris boards a bus heading out of town. She takes two pills and sinks back into a seat. When the bus stops for a restroom break, the driver discovers that she’s dead.
Season three ends with Mike acknowledging he was a changed man after serving time. He did what he had to do to survive but wasn’t certain once he was set free if he could ever return to himself.
Aasif Mandvi as Ben Shakir, Mike Colter as David Acosta and Katja Herbers as Kristen Bouchard In ‘Evil’ episode 12, season 4 (Photo Credit: Elizabeth Fisher/Paramount+)
We’re heading into the home stretch, with just three new episodes of Evil left. How can that even be possible? Come on, Netflix, step up and renew one of the best horror series ever to grace our screens! Anyway, co-creator Robert King has this to say about season four episode 12: “On #Evil this Thursday an episode about doppelgängers and defense lawyers and if I had more alliteration I would add a third. Sister Andrea’s past comes back to haunt her.”
Episode 12, “Fear of The Other,” streams on Paramount+ on Thursday, August 8, 2024.
Season four stars Katja Herbers as Kristen Bouchard, Mike Colter as David Acosta, Aasif Mandvi as Ben Shakir, Michael Emerson as Leland Townsend, and Christine Lahti as Sheryl. Andrea Martin stars as Sister Andrea, Kurt Fuller is Dr. Boggs, Brooklyn Shuck is Lynn Bouchard, Skylar Gray is Lila Bouchard, Maddy Crocco is Lexis Bouchard, Patrick Brammall is Andy Bouchard, and Dalya Knapp plays Laura Bouchard.
“Fear of The Other” Plot: Sister Andrea gives the team their last assessment, a man who believes his doppelganger has possessed him and has a personal connection to the nun. The three also look for new jobs, and David receives even more bad news. Dr. Boggs faces a tough decision as Leland’s trial begins, and the court turns out to have even more treachery afoot.
Fedor Steer as the Stick Demon and Michael Emerson as Leland Townsend In episode 12, season 4 (Photo Credit: Elizabeth Fisher/Paramount+)
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In the new season of Evil, Kristen, David, and Ben continue to assess cases that involve wayward technology, possessed pigs, demonic oppression and infestation, a dance muse conjured by alleged witches and an evil relic. Throughout, Leland attempts to lure Kristen into raising a baby antichrist who was conceived with her ovum. David is recruited by the Vatican’s secret service to “remote view” a paranormal ability to see the unseen in order to detect evil. Ben is hit by an ion beam, causing him to see visions of a taunting jinn until he discovers an unusual solution to banish it.
Finally, all three realize they only have a few weeks left to assess cases because the parish has decided to disband the team due to a lack of funds. This culminates in one last confrontation with Leland and the 60 families that make up Evil in the modern world.
Molly Brown as Leslie and Richard Kind as Judge Jared Jeter In episode 12, season 4 (Photo Credit: Michael Parmelee/Paramount+)Andrea Martin as Sister Andrea and Mike Colter as David Acosta In episode 12, season 4 (Photo Credit: Michael Parmelee/Paramount+)Brooklyn Shuck as Lynn Bouchard, Skylar Gray as Lila Bouchard, Dalya Knapp as Laura Bouchard and Katja Herbers as Kristen Bouchard In ‘Evil’ episode 12, season 4 (Photo Credit: Elizabeth Fisher/Paramount+)Andrea Martin as Sister Andrea, Mike Colter as David Acosta , Katja Herbers as Kristen Bouchard and Aasif Mandvi as Ben Shakir in episode 12, season 4 (Photo Credit: Elizabeth Fisher/Paramount+)
Discovery Channel’s Expedition X and Expedition Bigfoot are set to kick off new seasons of exploring the supernatural and tracking Sasquatch on August 14, 2024. Both series will air on Wednesdays, with X debuting at 9pm ET/PT followed by new episodes of Bigfoot at 10pm ET/PT.
Josh Gates returns to join a team of investigators on Expedition X, and primatologist Dr. Mireya Mayor and Bigfoot experts Bryce Johnson and Russell Acord track clues leading to the possibly mythical/possibly real creatures on Expedition Bigfoot.
“This season welcomes new host Heather Amaro to the team, a third-generation paranormal researcher who has spent decades investigating mysterious phenomena. Together with scientist Phil Torres, they delve far beyond the unknown and on a spine-tingling expedition into the unexplained,” reads the Expedition X synopsis. “In the season opener, Josh Gates joins Torres and Amaro in West Virginia for a two-part investigation at one of the most haunted buildings in America: Trans-Allegheny Lunatic Asylum, a sprawling abandoned psychiatric hospital with a tragic history and countless reports of paranormal activity. During the chilling investigation, they discover shocking secrets from the asylum’s sinister past and battle frightening forces beyond our understanding.”
The new season will find Torres and Amaro searching for the Loch Ness monster and heading to Georgia to spend the night with unfriendly spirits. They’ll also be following stories of the skunk Ape in the Florida Everglades, and trekking to Michigan to look for a blood-thirsty beast.
Discovery Channel offers this synopsis of Expedition Bigfoot: “Venturing back to the Lost Coast of Northern California, the epicenter of Bigfoot activity, the team embarks on their first-ever expedition to unearth evidence of the cryptid’s breeding ground. Utilizing advanced technology, the hunt is on as they believe they’ve located a nesting site and attempt to track down a family of Bigfoots…before they find them.”
A scene from ‘Alone’ season 11 (Photo Credit: History)
The action on History’s Alone season 11 episode seven picks up 23 days into the challenge, with just five people remaining in the competition. However, just minutes into “One Pike at a Time,” we say goodbye to a fierce competitor who only tapped because of his failing health.
Episode seven aired on August 1, 2024. The recap that follows has spoilers–you’ve been warned!
Isaiah – Age 35, Ghent, West Virginia
Day 23, 10:12am – Isaiah’s having intense chest pains, but briefly convinces himself not to tap out. He’s still certain he can win this and help pay for another round of IVF and gets busy on his gillnet. However, Isaiah’s aware that he’s risking his health by not leaving.
Geese head south overhead, right as Isaiah asks for help from his deceased brother, Josh. He takes it as a sign that he needs to place his health first. Isaiah tells the crew that he doesn’t want permanent damage to happen and needs to appreciate what he has right now. He had a magical time and loved his experience in the Arctic Circle, but needs to put his family first.
Timber Cleghorn in ‘Alone’ season 11 (Photo Credit: The History Channel)
Timber – Age 35, Salem, Indiana
Day 23, 2:23pm – There’s a lot going on in Timber’s neck of the woods. A bear snags the moose carcass, buzzards pick through the leftovers, and Timber spots a moose mom with two calves. He slept well and wants to finish up a couple of things in his shelter so he can move in.
Timber’s health has improved, but he doesn’t want to push himself too hard. Unfortunately, he cuts through his thumbnail and warns himself to pay more attention to what he’s doing. Timber uses fresh sap to seal the wound, and Alone informs us it has anti-bacterial and anti-inflammatory properties.
Timber’s experienced brain fog before and confesses it’s his biggest fear right now. Again, he reminds himself to slow down and kick back some now that his main work is done.
Day 25, 8:31am – Wolves howled all night long, and kept waking him up. There are fresh wolf tracks outside his shelter when he gets up, and he decides to check the moose kill site. On his way there, he spots large, fresh grizzly tracks. It’s possible the bear just went this way. He’s worried one or more of his competitors also killed big game or has been reeling in lots of fish. If so, that will just extend the time he needs to stay alone in the wild.
Timber notes that a predator took the moose’s ribcage. All that’s left are three pieces of legs. He assumes a bear dragged it nearby and is gnawing on it. Timber keeps talking out loud to scare away the bear. Ultimately, he opts to play it safe and heads back toward camp.
He shows off a dead stick that he’s set up to try to keep away the bears. Timber’s been urinating on it, marking his territory, peeing high on the stick so the bear will assume he’s large. The bear’s in hyperphagia mode, feeding as much as possible before it hibernates.
Day 29, 9:14am – More geese fly overhead as Timber admits this frosty, beautiful environment is exactly what he dreamed about. Today, his priority is to thatch the shelter before it rains or snows. When he finishes thatching it, he’ll add poles and his tarp. After that, he plans on adding spruce boughs.
He’s not competing to hide and shiver. This is his home, and he wants it toasty. He stands back and admires his work, and it’s easily one of the top 10 shelters in Alone history. Timber’s used to working hard all the time, but hopes he will have days of just kicking back and enjoying his time alone in the Arctic Circle.
Timber does a little skit to celebrate his new home. He takes off his shirt, lights a torch, and declares his village is now called Fort Moose Head. His skit ends with him placing the moose’s antlers above the doorway.
William Larkham Jr in ‘Alone’ season 11 (Photo Credit: The History Channel)
William – Age 49, Happy Valley Goose Bay, Labrador
Day 23, 2:12pm – William finds some rose hips and munches on them as he discovers a two-liter bottle. Next, he checks his net and it’s empty. William says he’s living on the edge, day by day. He caught his last whitefish on Day 20 and will finish it today.
William finds a rabbit path and sets some snares. He’s been hearing animals’ movements at night and is forming a picture in his head of where they are located. William enjoys some broth with fish oil and declares he’s officially out of food.
Day 26, 3:13pm – William is working on his shelter when geese fly overhead. He spends a minute or two reflecting on the beauty of nature before putting two hooks together to use to catch a pike. William explains he’s only going to spend his time on the bare necessities – not carving forks or whatever.
He heads down to the river and finds a perfect spot to fish. If he wins this money, he’ll be able to spend more time with his family.
A pike barely escapes his hooks, and he catches one on the next cast. It’s a little one but big enough for a good breakfast at some point. He places it in his food cache and believes he’s good for at least two more days.
Day 28, 9:23am – William’s climbed a nearby hill and absolutely loves the view. After taking it in, he checks his rabbit snares and one has caught a snowshoe hare. It’s a few days’ worth of food, and means meat is back on his menu.
William cooks it for breakfast, feasting first on a front leg. Next, he eats the brain for its nutritional content. He can’t even describe how good it tastes. Full, William decides he’ll add the rest to his fish cache. Alone shows the audience that William’s food cache isn’t nearly as secure as he assumed. A marten is caught on camera making its way out onto the branch hanging over the river where his pike is currently being stored.
Dub Paetz in ‘Alone’ season 11 (Photo Credit: The History Channel)
Dub – Age 44, Frederic, Michigan
Day 24, 2:16pm – It’s 37 degrees and raining as Dub snuggles in his sleeping bag. He takes off for a quick check of his gillnet and snare and discovers his net caught a 44” pike. That’s three days of food and 30 pounds of fish. If he catches 10 that size it equals a big game animal.
Dub is ecstatic that he has so much food and it’s a relief to be able to store food. He gets to work smoking it while cleaning up camp to keep away the bears. “Even if I don’t get a moose, I can win this thing one pike at a time,” says Dub, providing us with the episode’s title.
6:55pm – Dub heads to the lake to get more water and spots a moose across the lake. He calls to it, and the moose barely reacts. Dub carefully makes his way toward the moose, but it finally walks into the woods.
8:25pm – It’s getting too dark for Dub to pursue the bull moose. He hopes he’ll spot it again when the sun’s up.
Day 26, 8:58am – Dub gets up with the sun and heads out to search for the moose. It’s incredibly quiet as he walks through the marsh and unleashes a moose call. The moose doesn’t show up and Dub heads back to check on his smoker. He’s going to continue to focus on fish and thinks he’ll be in good shape.
Back at camp, he hears a grouse nearby and takes off with his bow. He hits a bullseye with his first shot but loses his arrow in the lake. It’s his first grouse and he plans on cleaning it and adding it to his food stash. He’ll eat it tomorrow.
Day 27, 1:13pm – Dub’s impressed with his first grouse and can’t wait to finally consume some sodium. After it’s on the fire, he tries to retrieve his arrow from the lake. It’s just a little way past the ice so he makes a lasso out of paracord and attempts to drag it in. He’s successful and is back to his full complement of arrows.
Dub returns to camp, and as he’s waiting for the grouse to cool off, he hears a wolf nearby. It’s just on the other side of the river and is quickly joined by two more. They know he’s there and Dub knows he’s on their menu.
Wolves are terrific swimmers, and Dub’s not sure if he should be scared. The howling continues and Dub says he loves it! They’re only 100 yards away and to Dub, this is a dream come true. He watches as they run off into the trees and knows this experience will be hard to top.
Back at camp, Dub dines on his grouse. If he keeps the firewood stash up and gets food every couple of days, he’ll be fine.
Sarah Poynter in ‘Alone’ season 11 (Photo credit: The History Channel)
Sarah – Age 48, Skwentna, Alaska
Day 25, 12:05pm – Sarah adds some additional insulation to her impressive shelter. Grouse broth hangs over the fire, and she admits her body wants more food. She’s lost 20 pounds thus far, and the broth hits the spot. Shooting two birds has helped build her confidence.
She picks grass to make flour from the seeds. Back inside her shelter, she strips the seeds from the stalks as Alone notes humans have done this since 6,700 BC. If it works, she’ll continue grinding flour and making bread. Proteins are important, but bread will give her a taste of home.
She’s a fighter and learned just how strong she is after her husband suffered a stroke.
Sarah tastes her bread and it’s not quite there yet. However, she will not give up; she’ll adjust her recipe.
Day 27, 11:02am – Sarah had dreams about Chinese food and remembers the last time she had Chinese food, her fortune cookie predicted her adventure on Alone. She’s basically given up on fishing and sets to work on making snares to trap the beaver. Birds have been her only source of protein.
Production is officially underway on Netflix’s limited series Wayward (previously known as Tall Pines). The streamer showed off the first two photos featuring the thriller’s stars behind the scenes of the first episode of the eight-episode season.
“Wayward is a thriller set in a bucolic but sinister town that explores the insidious underbelly of the ‘troubled teen industry’ and the eternal struggle between one generation and the next,” reads Netflix’s synopsis. The limited series stars Oscar nominee Toni Collette (The Power), Patrick J. Adams (Suits), Patrick Gallagher (Big Sky), Alyvia Alyn Lind (Chucky), Josh Close (Killers Of The Flower Moon), and Sydney Topliffe (Davey & Jonesie’s Locker).
Canadian comedian Mae Martin created the series and serves as co-showrunner, executive producer, and star. “We are deep in the bizarre world of Wayward, and I am so excited to show everyone what we’ve been making — what a cast!” said Martin in an interview with Tudum. “I hope this show ignites the rebellious teenagers that exist in all of us. And, most importantly, let’s acknowledge that my hair is now several shades darker than previously, indicating that I am now, in fact, a serious actor.”
Ryan Scott is the co-showrunner and executive produces along with Martin, Ben Farrell, Hannah Mackay, Jennifer Kawaja, and Bruno Dubé. The series is produced by Sphere Media, with executive producer Euros Lyn, Renuka Jeyapalan, and John Fawcett directing.
Filming is now underway in Toronto. Netflix hasn’t announced a target premiere date.
Sydney Topliffe, Patrick J. Adams, and Alyvia Alyn Lind behind the scenes of episode 1 (Photo Cr. Michael Gibson/Netflix 2024)
Rhiannon’s gone through life feeling invisible. All those years of being ignored have taken their toll and as Starz’s Sweetpea teaser trailer reveals, the world isn’t ready for what’s about to come next.
Fallout and Yellowjacket‘s Ella Purnell stars as Rhiannon Lewis. The cast also includes Nicôle Lecky (Sense8) as Julia, Jon Pointing (Smothered) as Craig, Calam Lynch (Bridgerton) as AJ, and Leah Harvey (Foundation) as Marina. Jeremy Swift (Ted Lasso) plays Norman and Dustin Demri-Burns (Slow Horses) is Jeff.
“Rhiannon Lewis doesn’t make much of an impression – people walk past her in the street without a second glance. She’s continually overlooked for a promotion at work, the guy she likes won’t commit, and her dad is really, really sick,” reads Starz’s synopsis. “Then everything in her life turns upside down. Rhiannon is pushed over the edge and loses control. Suddenly the wallflower is gone, and in its place is a young woman capable of anything… Rhiannon’s life transforms as she steps into a new, intoxicating power, but can she keep her killer secret?”
The six-part series, based on C.J. Skuse’s novel, will premiere in October 2024.
Ella Purnell in ‘Sweetpea’ (Photo Credit: Starz)
“I truly cannot wait for the world to meet Sweetpea! I’ve loved exploring this incredibly complex character, as well as working alongside our dynamic cast and powerhouses Ella Jones, Kristie Swain, and Patrick Walters. This has been one of the most fulfilling experiences of my career so far,” said star and executive producer Purnell. “At its core, the series is about a woman finally finding her voice, told through a uniquely dark and comedic lens. I hope audiences have as much fun going on Rhiannon Lewis’ wild, coming-of-rage journey as we did bringing it to life.”
In addition to Purnell, the series is executive produced by Kirstie Swain, Ella Jones, Sky Studios’ Manpreet Dosanjh, fanboy’s Patrick Walters, and See-Saw Films’ Helen Gregory, Iain Canning, and Emile Sherman. Swain, Krissie Ducker, Laura Jayne Tunbridge, and Selina Lim adapted Skuse’s novel, with Jones directing.
Carrie Underwood returns to American Idol (Photo Credit: Randee St. Nicholas / Courtesy of ABC)
ABC officially confirmed Carrie Underwood’s return to the American Idol stage 24 hours after the news spread among various entertainment sites. Underwood, who launched her Grammy Award-winning career after winning season four of the singing competition, will be joining the judging panel for season eight on ABC, and season 23 of AI overall. Her return to the show that set her on a path to success will come 20 years after she first hit the American Idol stage.
“As a former Idol and dynamic musical force, she brings a remarkably unique perspective to one of the most popular shows on television,” stated Craig Erwich, president, Disney Television Group. “This is a full-circle moment both for the show and audiences at home who have been tuning in for over two decades. Welcome home, Carrie.”
Underwood will be joining returning judges Luke Bryan and Lionel Richie for season eight which is set to premiere in spring 2025. Ryan Seacrest will return as host.
“Carrie Underwood is the first American Idol alum ever to join the judging panel. Her global superstar status as the most successful Idol winner to date makes her a perfect fit for the show. She embodies the true spirit of Idol as she herself is the definition of the Cinderella story. Our future hopefuls will have the chance to receive advice from someone who has walked in their exact footsteps every step of the way. Carrie has always been a strong supporter of Idol, and I’m thrilled for her to be reunited with our Idol Family,” said Megan Wolflick, showrunner and executive producer.
Virtual auditions for season eight will begin on August 12th and continue through September 17th. American Idol released the following schedule for the upcoming “Idol Across America” auditions. For more details, visit americanidol.com/auditions.
• Alabama, Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi (Aug 12)
• Kansas, Nebraska, North Dakota, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Texas (Aug 14)
• Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina (Aug 16)
• Alaska, California, Hawaii, Nevada, Washington (Aug 19)
• Connecticut, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania (Aug 21)
• Nationwide open call (Aug 23)
• Arizona, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, New Mexico, Oregon, Utah, Wyoming (Aug 26)
• Illinois, Iowa, Minnesota, Missouri, Wisconsin (Aug 28)
• Florida, Michigan, Virginia, West Virginia (Aug 29)
• West and Midwest open call (Sep 4)
• Indiana, Kentucky, Maine, New Hampshire, Tennessee (Sep 6)
• Delaware, Maryland, Massachusetts, Ohio, Rhode Island, Vermont, Washington D.C. (Sep 9)
• Nationwide open call (Sep 11)
• The South open call (Sep 13)
• East Coast open call (Sep 17)
