The full trailer for Paramount+’s Criminal Minds: Evolution season two shows the team struggling to figure out a game plan. How do you find a ghost with a particular set of lethal skills? You, however reluctantly, turn to a serial killer for advice.
Season two of the drama premieres on June 6, 2024 with the release of the first two episodes. New episodes of the 10-episode season stream on Thursdays.
Joe Mantegna returns to lead the cast as David Rossi. A.J. Cook stars as Jennifer ‘JJ’ Jareau, Kirsten Vangsness is Penelope Garcia, Ryan-James Hatanaka is Tyler Green, and Aisha Tyler is Dr. Tara Lewis. Adam Rodriguez plays Luke Alvez, Paget Brewster is Emily Prentiss, and Zach Gilford plays Elias Voit. Season two guest stars include Clark Gregg, Felicity Huffman, Paul F. Tompkins, Tuc Watkins, and Brian White.
‘Criminal Minds: Evolution’ season 2 poster (CREDIT: PARAMOUNT+)
“In the wake of last season’s shocking finale, the upcoming all-new season of Criminal Minds: Evolution picks up as the FBI’s elite team of profilers investigates the deadly mystery of GOLD STAR,” reads Paramount+’s synopsis. “As the conspiracy unfolds, the Behavioral Analysis Unit (BAU) is met with an unexpected complication when serial killer Elias Voit negotiates a deal that transfers him to federal custody in the BAU’s own backyard. The team faces its biggest threat yet and cannot emerge unscathed from the mind-bending consequences.”
The CW’s lineup for the 2024-2025 primetime season includes two new game shows, a limited series with Game of Thrones‘ Sophie Turner, and three new dramas (two arriving midseason). The network’s schedule also includes the final season of Superman & Lois as well as the return of Trivial Pursuit, Whose Line Is It Anyway?, and Sullivan’s Crossing.
“The Fall 2024 season is another leap forward in the bold transformation of The CW Network, as we continue building a media brand with broadcast at its core,” said Brad Schwartz, President of Entertainment, The CW Network. “The CW is currently enjoying three consecutive quarters of growth and we are looking forward to a fall schedule that is stronger than ever, starting with a brand-new game night featuring Trivial Pursuit and Scrabble – two games families have enjoyed for decades and hosted by fan-favorites LeVar Burton and Raven-Symoné. We have new seasons of returning hit scripted series Sullivan’s Crossing and Superman & Lois, whose final season is weekly can’t-miss event television. Our scripted lineup continues to grow with Joan, starring the brilliant Sophie Turner, and The Librarians: The Next Chapter.
The CW’s FALL PRIMETIME SCHEDULE
MONDAY
8:00-9:00PM TRIVIAL PURSUIT (New Series)
9:00-10:00PM SCRABBLE (New Series)
TUESDAY
8:00-10:00PM WWE NXT (Network Debut)
WEDNESDAY
8:00-9:00PM SULLIVAN’S CROSSING (Season 2)
9:00-10:00PM JOAN (New Series)
THURSDAY
8:00-9:00PM SUPERMAN & LOIS (Season 4)
9:00-10:00PM THE LIBRARIANS: THE NEXT CHAPTER (New Series)
FRIDAY
8:00-8:30PM WHOSE LINE IS IT ANYWAY? (Season 13)
8:30-9:00PM WHOSE LINE IS IT ANYWAY? (Original Episode)
9:00-10:00PM INSIDE THE NFL (Season 2)
JOAN – Sophie Turner stars as notorious jewel thief Joan Hannington in this exhilarating yet emotional story set against the vibrant backdrop of the 1980s – an era known for its bold fashion trends, iconic music, and cultural shifts. The series opens with Joan, a fiery and uncompromising woman in her twenties who is deeply scarred and vulnerable. She is a devoted mother to her six-year-old daughter, Kelly, but is trapped in a disastrous marriage with a violent criminal named Gary. When Gary goes on the run, Joan seizes the opportunity to create a new life for herself and her daughter. Joan becomes a masterful jewel thief. She embarks on a thrilling, high-stakes journey that challenges her every limit, driven by her desire to care for her daughter and create a secure home for them both.
Through her sharp intelligence, charm, and talent for impersonation and performance, we follow the twists and turns in Joan’s life, the ups and downs, the heartache and the joy that makes this story so compelling to follow. Turner stars alongside Frank Dillane as Boisie, a London antiques dealer. Kirsty J. Curtis plays Nancy, Joan’s older sister and salon worker while Gershwyn Eustache Jr. portrays Albie, an old acquaintance of Boisie who’s made a new life in Spain with his wife Val, played by Laura Aikman.
THE LIBRARIANS: THE NEXT CHAPTER – The Librarians: The Next Chapter is a spinoff of the original TV series The Librarians, which followed the adventures of the custodians of a magical repository of the world’s most powerful and dangerous supernatural artifacts. The new series centers on Vikram (Callum McGowan), a “Librarian” from the past who time-traveled to the present and now finds himself stuck here. When he returns to his castle, which is now a museum, he inadvertently releases magic across the continent. He is given a new team to help him clean up the mess he made, forming a new team of Librarians. The series stars Callum McGowan as Vikram Chamberlain; Jessica Green as Charlie Cornwall, the Guardian; Olivia Morris as Lysa Pascal, The Scientist and Bluey Robinson as Connor Green, the Historian.
SCRABBLE – Scrabble is a captivating, fast-paced take on the global board-game phenomenon. In each episode, wordsmiths battle it out over a series of addictive word games of skill and strategy to win points and master a giant Scrabble board in the center of the set. Hosted by fan-favorite actor, singer, producer and director Raven-Symoné, Scrabble is produced by Hasbro Entertainment, The CW, Mattel Television Studios and Lionsgate Alternative Television.
TRIVIAL PURSUIT – The beloved trivia game Trivial Pursuit is reimagined in a question-packed entertainment format. Gameplay takes place on a giant version of the iconic Trivial Pursuit game board, as contestants battle it out over a range of play-along question categories to win wedges and beat each other to the center. The victor then takes on a dramatic finale against the clock to claim the big money jackpot. Hosted by Emmy(R) Award-winning actor, director, producer, and podcaster LeVar Burton, Trivial Pursuit is produced by Hasbro Entertainment, The CW, Lionsgate Alternative Television and Talpa Studios.
WWE NXT – Launched by WWE Chief Content Officer Paul “Triple H” Levesque, WWE NXT has aired weekly since 2012 and features the brightest young talent in sports entertainment. Nearly 90% of the participants in last year’s WrestleMania were developed under the NXT banner. Led by WWE Hall of Famer Shawn Michaels, NXT is popular with younger audiences, ranking No. 1 in cable primetime on Tuesday nights among Adults 18-49 and 18-34. WWE Superstars such as Roman Reigns, Seth Rollins, Charlotte Flair and Becky Lynch have come up through NXT.
GOOD COP/BAD COP – Good Cop/Bad Cop is a one-hour procedural dramedy centered around Lou (Leighton Meester) and Henry (Luke Cook), an odd couple sister and brother detective team in a small Pacific Northwest police force. They must contend with colorful residents, a serious lack of resources, and their very complicated dynamic with each other and with their police chief, Big Hank (Clancy Brown) – who happens to be their father.
SHERLOCK & DAUGHTER – The mystery thriller series Sherlock & Daughter puts Sherlock Holmes (David Thewlis) out of his comfort zone, mysteriously unable to investigate a sinister case without risking the lives of his closest friends. Enter: young American Amelia (Blu Hunt). After her mother’s mysterious murder, she learns her missing father may be the legendary detective. Despite wildly different backgrounds and attitudes, the pair must work together to solve a global conspiracy, crack her mother’s murder, and find out for sure if she really is Sherlock’s daughter. International Emmy(R) Award-winning Dougray Scott also stars as Holmes’ nemesis, Moriarty.
Netflix’s new Kristen Bell and Adam Brody comedy series has an official title and a premiere date. Formerly known as the Untitled Erin Foster Show, the relationship comedy’s new title is Nobody Wants This. And the 10-episode first season will premiere on September 26, 2024.
“This show is based on the only good decision I ever made: falling for a nice Jewish boy. But I realized that being happy is way harder than being miserable (there’s nothing to complain about). So, I created this show based on all the ways that finding the right person can be so hard,” said series creator, co-showrunner, and executive producer Erin Foster. “Nobody Wants This, but we do, and that’s all that matters.”
Joining Kristen Bell and Adam Brody in the half-hour comedy are Emily Arlook, Justine Lupe, Timothy Simons, Stephanie Faracy, and Tovah Feldshuh. Paul Ben-Victor, Michael Hitchcock, Jackie Tohn, Sherry Cola, and Shiloh Bearman also star.
Netflix describes the new series as “a comedy centered on the unlikely relationship between an outspoken, agnostic woman, Joanne (Kristen Bell), and an unconventional rabbi, Noah (Adam Brody).”
Craig DiGregorio is co-showrunner and executive produces along with Steven Levitan, Kristen Bell, Sara Foster, Danielle Stokdyk, Jeff Morton, and Jack Burditt. 3arts’ Oly Obst also serves as an executive producer.
Kristen Bell’s recent credits include The People That We Hate at the Wedding and The Woman in the House Across the Street from the Girl in the Window. Adam Brody was recently seen in American Fiction, River Wild, and Shazam! Fury of the Gods.
Netflix isn’t going to leave 3 Body Problem fans dangling. The streamer officially announced the series has been renewed for a second season and that series creators David Benioff, D.B. Weiss, and Alexander Woo are returning as writers and executive producers.
“We’re thrilled that we get to tell this story through to its epic conclusion. Ever since we read the last page of Cixin Liu’s magnificent trilogy, we hoped we’d be able to bring the audience to the end of the universe with us. Here we go!” stated Benioff, Weiss and Woo.
Netflix’s renewal announcement did not include details on the upcoming season(s).
“The extraordinary 3 Body Problem, brought to life with the deft hands of Benioff, Weiss, and Woo will soar to never-before-seen heights as they tackle the rest of the mind-blowing journey through ‘Death’s End.’ Their brilliant vision as storytellers is matched by their amazing partnership — and, just like the fans, we can’t wait to see what they have in store,” said Peter Friedlander, Vice President, Scripted Series (US & Canada), Netflix.
The series, based on Cixin Liu’s bestselling trilogy, premiered in March 2024. The epic sci-fi tale spent three weeks in the top spot on the streaming service’s Global Top 10 list. The show also helped increase sales of the books.
“A young woman’s fateful decision in 1960s China reverberates across space and time into the present day. When the laws of nature inexplicably unravel before their eyes, a close-knit group of brilliant scientists join forces with an unorthodox detective to confront the greatest threat in humanity’s history,” reads Netflix’s season one synopsis.
The first season starred Jovan Adepo, John Bradley, Rosalind Chao, Liam Cunningham, Eiza González, Jess Hong, and Marlo Kelly. The cast also included Alex Sharp, Sea Shimooka, Zine Tseng, Saamer Usmani, Benedict Wong, and Jonathan Pryce.
Executive producers include Bernadette Caulfield, Xiaosong Gao, Lauren Ma, and T-Street’s Rian Johnson, Ram Bergman, and Nena Rodrigue. The late former Chairman of Yoozoo Group, Qi Lin, and Jilong Zhao, CEO of the rights-holder, The Three-Body Universe, also executive produce. Additional executive producers include Plan B Entertainment’s Brad Pitt, Jeremy Kleiner and Dede Gardner as well as Primitive Streak’s Rosamund Pike and Robie Uniacke.
The first season finale of CBS’s Tracker is another mini-This Is Us reunion. Justin Hartley reunites with Jennifer Morrison in season one episode 13, with Morrison playing a childhood friend of Colter’s. Directed by Ken Olin from a script by Elwood Reid and Sharon Lee Watson, episode 13 – “The Storm” – will air on Sunday, May 19, 2024 at 9pm ET/PT.
Justin Hartley stars as Colter Shaw, Fiona Rene plays Reenie Greene, and Robin Weigert is Teddi. Abby McEnany stars as Velma and Eric Graise is Bobby Exley.
“The Storm” Plot: Colter investigates the disappearance of two amateur storm chasers, one of whom is the daughter of an old family friend (guest star Jennifer Morrison), that the local police have written off as an accidental drowning. Colter’s expert tracking skills lead him to uncover the seedy underbelly of a small town resort.
Tracker stars Justin Hartley as Colter Shaw, a lone-wolf survivalist who roams the country as a reward seeker, using his expert tracking skills to help private citizens and law enforcement solve all manner of mysteries while contending with his own fractured family. The series is based on the bestselling novel The Never Game by Jeffery Deaver.
Mel’s life is in danger on the season four finale of CBS’s The Equalizer. Season four episode 10, “Shattered,” will air on Sunday, May 19, 2024 at 8pm ET/PT.
Queen Latifah leads the cast as Robyn McCall, Tory Kittles stars as Detective Marcus Dante, Adam Goldberg is Harry Keshegian, Liza Lapira is Melody “Mel” Bayani, and Laya DeLeon Hayes plays Delilah. Lorraine Toussaint plays Viola “Vi” Marsette.
“Shattered” Plot: The team races against the clock after Mel is kidnapped by a member of her veteran support group and his older brother. Meanwhile, Dante is offered a position with the NYPD’s Special Investigation Unit in Los Angeles. The season finale was directed by Darren Grant from a script by Joe Gazzam and Rob Hanning.
The Equalizer Series Description, Courtesy of CBS:
The Equalizer is a reimagining of the classic series starring Academy Award nominee and multi-hyphenate Queen Latifah as Robyn McCall, an enigmatic woman with a mysterious background who uses her extensive skills as a former CIA operative to help those with nowhere else to turn. McCall presents to most as an average single mom who is quietly raising her teenage daughter. But to a trusted few, she is The Equalizer – an anonymous guardian angel and defender of the downtrodden, who’s also dogged in her pursuit of personal redemption.
Robyn’s clandestine work and her personal life collide when her smart and observant daughter, Delilah, and her aunt Vi, who lives with Robyn to help her balance life as a working mother, discover her secret career as a vigilante. While Robyn contends with uncertainty at home, she is joined in her pursuit of justice by Melody “Mel” Bayani, an edgy bar owner and sniper from Robyn’s past; and Harry Keshegian, a paranoid and brilliant white-hat hacker.
As Robyn aids the oppressed and exploited, she sometimes works with Marcus Dante, an NYPD detective who once sought to uncover her identity, but now respects the need for Robyn’s type of justice even as he often questions her methods.
Universal’s official trailer for Wicked opens by asking the key question: “Are people born wicked or did they have wickedness thrust upon them?” Next, the trailer reveals Elphaba and Glinda’s first meeting, followed by headmistress Madame Morrible assigning them as roommates at Shiz University. Glinda immediately feels put upon as she was promised a private suite, but Elphaba takes it in stride.
Days pass, songs are sung, and Elphaba’s impressive magical talents are revealed. Which means she’s the one the Wonderful Wizard of Oz has been waiting for.
Emmy, Grammy and Tony-winner Cynthia Erivo (Harriet, Broadway’s The Color Purple) stars as Elphaba and Grammy-winner Ariana Grande stars as Glinda. The cast also includes Michelle Yeoh, Jeff Goldblum, Jonathan Bailey, Ethan Slater, Marissa Bode, and Bowen Yang. Plus, Bronwyn James, Keala Settle and Peter Dinklage also star in the much-anticipated musical event.
Jon M. Chu (In the Heights) directs from a screenplay by Winnie Holzman, based on the musical Wicked, music and lyrics by Stephen Schwartz, book by Winnie Holzman, from the novel by Gregory Maguire. Mart Platt and David Stone produce, with David Nicksay, Stephen Schwartz and Jared LeBoff executive producing.
Wicked opens in theaters on November 27, 2024. Wicked Part Two follows on November 26, 2025.
Wicked, the untold story of the witches of Oz, stars Cynthia Erivo as Elphaba, a young woman, misunderstood because of her unusual green skin, who has yet to discover her true power, and Ariana Grande as Glinda, a popular young woman, gilded by privilege and ambition, who has yet to discover her true heart.
The two meet as students at Shiz University in the fantastical Land of Oz and forge an unlikely but profound friendship. Following an encounter with The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, their friendship reaches a crossroads and their lives take very different paths. Glinda’s unflinching desire for popularity sees her seduced by power, while Elphaba’s determination to remain true to herself, and to those around her, will have unexpected and shocking consequences on her future. Their extraordinary adventures in Oz will ultimately see them fulfill their destinies as Glinda the Good and the Wicked Witch of the West.
The film also stars Oscar winner Michelle Yeoh as Shiz University’s regal headmistress Madame Morrible; Jonathan Bailey (Bridgerton) as Fiyero, a roguish and carefree prince; Tony nominee Ethan Slater (Fosse/Verdon) as Boq, an altruistic Munchkin student; Marissa Bode in her feature-film debut as Nessarose, Elphaba’s favored sister; and pop culture icon Jeff Goldblum as the legendary Wizard of Oz.
The cast of characters includes Pfannee and ShenShen, two conniving compatriots of Glinda played by Emmy nominee Bowen Yang (Saturday Night Live) and Bronwyn James (Harlots); a new character created for the film, Miss Coddle, played by Tony nominee Keala Settle (The Greatest Showman) and four-time Emmy winner Peter Dinklage (Game of Thrones) as the voice of Dr. Dillamond.
Poster for ‘Hard Knocks: Offseason with the New York Giants’ (Photo Credit: HBO)
HBO, NFL Films, and Skydance Sports are expanding the world of Hard Knocks, adding Hard Knocks: Offseason with the New York Giants to the franchise. Kicking off on July 2, 2024, the five-episode season explores what happens in the front office during the NFL’s offseason.
“We are incredibly proud that Hard Knocks is widely thought of as one of the most successful and entertaining unscripted sports franchises ever produced. To be able to expand on the Hard Knocks universe, and with an elite franchise in the Giants while they celebrate their 100th season, is a privilege for all of us at NFL Films,” said Ross Ketover, Senior Executive, NFL Films.
Episodes of the new series will debut on Tuesdays at 9pm ET/PT. Season one wraps up on July 30th.
“As we enter our 100th season, we look forward to providing our fans with the opportunity to see what it takes to build an NFL roster,” stated Nilay Shah, Senior Vice President, Marketing and Brand Strategy, New York Giants. “Beginning the moment the previous season ended, we gave NFL Films unprecedented access to this critical time of the year. We know viewers will gain insight from moments that have never been captured before and are excited for them to learn more about our Giants history.”
Hard Knocks‘ narrator, Liev Schreiber, will handle narrating duties on the new addition to the 18-time Sports Emmy Award-winning franchise.
“Hard Knocks: Offseason with the New York Giants will bring viewers inside the New York Giants organization as the team prepares for their highly anticipated 100th season,” reads HBO’s synopsis. “Camera crews will chronicle the team’s every move as general manager Joe Schoen and other members of the team’s front office and staff navigate the critical offseason period from January to July 2024, from the NFL Scouting Combine to free agency, to the NFL Draft, and team minicamps.”
Hard Knocks season 18 focused on the New York Jets led, albeit very briefly, by Aaron Rodgers. Hard Knocks In Season spotlighted the Miami Dolphins’ winning season.
Max released the first one-minute teaser for the upcoming Dune: Prophecy series, set in the world of Dune created by Frank Herbert. The six-episode series dives into the origin of the Bene Gesserit.
The prequel is based on Brian Herbert and Kevin J. Anderson’s Sisterhood of Dune novel and is expected to premiere this fall.
The sci-fi series stars Emily Watson, Olivia Williams, Travis Fimmel, Jodhi May, Mark Strong, and Sarah-Sofie Boussnina. The cast also includes Josh Heuston, Chloe Lea, Jade Anouka, Faoileann Cunningham, Edward Davis, Aoife Hinds, Chris Mason, and Shalom Brune-Franklin.
Rounding out the ensemble are Jihae, Tabu, Charithra Chandran, Jessica Barden, Emma Canning, and Yerin Ha.
“From the expansive universe of Dune, created by acclaimed author Frank Herbert, and 10,000 years before the ascension of Paul Atreides, Dune: Prophecy follows two Harkonnen sisters as they combat forces that threaten the future of humankind and establish the fabled sect that will become known as the Bene Gesserit,” reads Max’s synopsis.
Sisterhood of Dune author Brian Herbert, Byron Merritt, and Kim Herbert are involved as executive producers representing the Frank Herbert estate. Sisterhood of Dune co-author Kevin J. Anderson is a co-producer. Alison Schapker guides the series as showrunner and also executive produces along with the series’ co-developer Diane Ademu-John, Jordan Goldberg, Mark Tobey, John Cameron, Matthew King, Scott Z. Burns, and Jon Spaihts. Anna Foerster executive produces and directs multiple episodes.
Dune starring Timothee Chalamet, Rebecca Ferguson, and Oscar Isaac premiered in October 2021. Dune: Part Two followed in March 2024 with Chalamet, Ferguson, and Zendaya.
Pedro Pascal in ‘The Last of Us’ Season 2 (Photograph by HBO)
HBO’s unveiled the first two official photos from The Last of Us season two. The two new photos feature the series’ stars Pedro Pascal and Bella Ramsey, but give away very little about what they’re up to.
The nine-episode first season premiered in January 2023. HBO’s confirmed season two won’t debut until 2025.
Pedro Pascal returns to star as Joel alongside Bella Ramsey as Ellie. Returning cast includes Gabriel Luna as Tommy and Rutina Wesley as Maria. Newcomers to the post-apocalyptic world include Kaitlyn Dever as Abby, Isabela Merced as Dina, Young Mazino as Jesse, Ariela Barer as Mel, Tati Gabrielle as Nora, Spencer Lord as Owen, and Danny Ramirez as Manny.
Catherine O’Hara will guest star in the new season.
Bella Ramsey in ‘The Last of Us’ season 2 (Photo Courtesy of HBO)
“Based on the critically acclaimed video game The Last of Us, developed by Naughty Dog for the PlayStation® consoles, the story takes place twenty years after modern civilization has been destroyed. Joel, a hardened survivor, is hired to smuggle Ellie, a 14-year-old girl, out of an oppressive quarantine zone,” reads HBO’s synopsis. “What starts as a small job soon becomes a brutal, heartbreaking journey, as they both must traverse the U.S. and depend on each other for survival.”
Craig Mazin and Neil Druckmann write and executive produce season two. Additional executive producers include Carolyn Strauss, Jacqueline Lesko, Cecil O’Connor, Asad Qizilbash, Carter Swan, and Evan Wells. The series is produced by PlayStation Productions, Word Games, The Mighty Mint, and Naughty Dog.
