‘Mayor of Kingstown’ Season 2 Episode 9 Recap: “Peace in the Valley”

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March 12, 2023

Mayor of Kingstown Season 2 Episode 9 Recap — Jeremy Renner and Aidan Gillen in ‘Mayor of Kingstown’ season 2 episode 9 (Photo Cr: Dennis P. Mong Jr. / Paramount+ © 2022 Viacom International Inc)

Paramount+’s Mayor of Kingstown season two episode nine opens with Milo and Mike having a sit-down. Milo (Aidan Gillen) wants his bonds, worth $14 million, back in exchange for Iris. Mike (Jeremy Renner) agrees and gets Milo to commit to leaving Kingstown. Milo warns that if he goes back on their deal, Mike won’t be the only one whose life is in danger.

Bunny (Tobi Bamtefa) visits a gun shop right before it officially opens and pretends to be interested in purchasing a Sig. He makes a call, telling the shop owner he needs to check with his wife before buying it. But that’s also just an act. The call is a signal for his gang to crash a van into the store. Crips pour out of the vehicle and steal dozens of guns, including the Sig that Bunny was pretending to be ready to buy.

Bunny smashes the surveillance cameras and destroys the security system before exiting the store.

Mike finally wanders into work and Kyle (Taylor Handley) is relieved and gives his bro a hug. Mike doesn’t explain what he was doing but does reveal he made a deal with Milo. Kyle confesses he saw Iris at the club, and Mike’s pissed Kyle was at the club in the first place.

Kyle doesn’t seem happy Mike’s willing to exchange the bonds for Iris, but Mike wants Milo out of their lives forever. Kyle wonders what Iris really means to Mike, and Mike explains he’s not even sure. He just wants her away from Milo – and away from this town.

Kyle agrees they should make the exchange. He also orders his brother to call their mom, so she’ll stop worrying. Kyle admits he was afraid something had happened and even had Bunny make sure no one inside put a hit out on him.

Mike’s shocked to learn Bunny’s been released.

Mike heads out and calls his mom while driving. She’s glad he’s back, and he promises to check on the boy she wanted him to help, Jacob Reed.

Mike’s next call is to Captain Kareem Moore (Michael Beach) who assumes Mike’s calling to gloat about getting Bunny out. Moore says the order came from the DA’s office, so he assumed Mike was responsible. Only the Bloods and AB bosses are still incarcerated.

Mike asks Kareem to do what he can to keep Jacob Reed away from the AB. They’ve been pressuring Jacob. Although Moore and Mike don’t have the “do me a favor” sort of relationship now, Moore promises to do what he can since it’s Mike’s mom asking.

Ian (Hugh Dillon) calls Mike and tells him to head to the gun shop ASAP.

Mike hurries over and, after telling Ian he was taking a “Me Day,” Ian shares the gun shop owner’s description of the robber and even Mike agrees it was Bunny. Ian warns Mike that it doesn’t matter if Bunny is his guy; they will grind him into the street over this. Ian knows this means Bunny is gearing up for war and wants to pick him up now, but Mike thinks with the Robert thing and the DA stuff going on, this can wait.

Ian explains the Robert thing went away – yet another thing Mike missed during his day-long walkabout. Ian pretends not to know why and suggests maybe it was part of whatever deal Mike struck with the DA’s office.

Given what he’s just learned, Mike’s next visit is with Interim DA Evelyn Foley (Necar Zadegan). He thanks her for Robert and Bunny, and she’s shocked he assumed she had anything to do with either issue. Turns out it was all Wendy at Warwick’s doing. Evelyn insists she’d never agree to let Bunny out after he ordered the hit on DA Lockett.

Evelyn warns that if she’s elected DA, she will make it her mission to stop Mike and his buddies from driving Kingstown into the ground. She also informs him his SWAT buddy was most likely responsible for killing Ben Morrissey, the one guy who was willing to stand up and speak out against Robert’s brutality.

“The inmates are running the asylum, Mike, and you’re the one giving them the goddamn key,” says Evelyn.

One lesson Bunny learned in jail is how useful drones can be. He’s using one as Mike arrives at the phone store, Bunny’s new headquarters. Bunny admits he pulled off the gun shop robbery and says his time back behind bars opened his eyes. Although he and Mike are square, there’s still a toll to be paid for those who died in the riots.

Bunny is targeting Robert, saying he’d love that trophy on his mantle. Mike warns him that if he goes after Robert, the cops will scorch this neighborhood. Bunny says that will happen anyway, and he’s no longer asking for Mike’s permission or blessing.

“Bunny, if you want to f*cking reach for that, you’re starting a fight that you do not want. I promise you,” warns Mike.

Meanwhile, the kid Miriam’s worried about – Jacob – is on a work detail in prison and being hassled. He can’t take it and realizes it’s only going to get worse. He makes the drastic decision to throw himself under a truck’s tires. His head is crushed.

Kyle’s wife, Tracy (Nishi Munshi), also makes a possibly life-altering decision. She’s done with Kyle putting their marriage behind his family and announces she’s taking off to stay with her dad for a while. She invites him to come, but of course Kyle doesn’t want to leave Kingstown.

Kyle informs Mike that Carney called with the news that Jacob killed himself.

Miriam’s cooking shrimp when Mike arrives home and delivers the news that Jacob’s dead. Miriam recalls he had a baby boy, even though he was barely more than a boy himself.

Mike heads over to his office, even though it’s past business hours, and is about to lay down and get some sleep when Iris (Emma Laird) calls. She claims to be fine and wants to see him. But the real reason for her call is to deliver instructions for the exchange. It’s set for tomorrow at midnight at a park.

Morning arrives, and Mike’s first meeting is with Ian and Stevie (Derek Webster). They want Bunny to play ball by returning all the guns. Bunny’s just asking for war, and ATF will be after him if he doesn’t act fast. Robert joins the trio and Mike demands to know if he killed Morrissey. Robert denies it and is pissed that Mike would even suggest such a thing.

Mike gets a one-on-one with Bunny and says he needs all the guns back. ATF is on the way and Mike offers to deliver all the guns back to the shop to get Bunny out of this situation. Mike apologizes for trusting people he shouldn’t have and putting Bunny behind bars.

Bunny will only return the guns in exchange for Robert. Mike says he can’t have that, and Bunny sets him straight. He’s the king now – not Mike.

After the meeting, Mike leaves a message for Robert to call him back as soon as possible.

Iris drinks wine and waits in a hotel suite, unaware Joseph the Russian is on his way in. He buys three hours of her time with his own money and is going to use those hours to do whatever he wants to her.

Iris resists and he chokes her before tossing her across the room, wine glasses shattering all around her as she lands on the floor. He grabs a pillow and holds it over her mouth, but Iris is able to grab something and stabs him in the neck.

He’s clutching his neck when she sits on top of him and continues stabbing him. Iris is soaked in blood and Joseph the Russian is most definitely dead, which you’ve got to assume isn’t what he had in mind when he bought three hours.

Mike spends the day trying to track down Robert, finally arriving at the bar where Kyle, Ian, and Stevie are drinking and playing pool. They think Robert’s either at the gym or his kid’s recital. Mike doesn’t explain why but orders them to head out and look for Robert. They also need to call Robert’s wife and make sure that she stays inside.

Robert (Hamish Allan-Headley) is heading to his truck when he finally answers Mike’s call. As they’re talking, a motorcyclist drives by and breaks Robert’s side-view mirror. Mike informs Robert he has a target on him just as more motorcycles come toward him down the street.

Robert’s able to tell Mike his location as they roar up. “Send an ambulance or a f*cking hearse,” says Robert before firing a few shots.

Mike says he’s sending the PD as Bunny’s guys pepper spray Robert, get off their bikes, and begin brutally beating him.

The motorcycles are driving away as Mike pulls up to Robert’s location. Robert lies motionless in the middle of the road, and Mike tries to rouse him. His face is nearly unrecognizable as the episode ends without confirming whether he’s still breathing.

We’re down to one final episode of season two, and there are still a lot of threads left dangling.

‘The Real Murders of Atlanta’ Season 2 Episode Guide

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Rebecca Murray

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March 10, 2023

Oxygen True Crime’s The Real Murders of Atlanta kicks off its second season on Friday, March 17, 2023 at 9pm ET/PT. The new 20-episode season will cover murders with Atlanta connections, providing insight into the crimes via witnesses, investigators, and family members of the victims.

The true crime series is produced by 44 Blue Productions. Stephanie Noonan Drachkovitch, David Hale, and Dan Messina serve as executive producers.

Friday, March 17th at 9:00PM ET/PT — “West End Nightmare”
When a hero of Atlanta’s West End is executed in front of his home, detectives must find the killer with no evidence and no witnesses. The killer is finally brought to justice and the community is in disbelief when he’s identified.

Friday, March 24th at 9:00PM ET/PT — “Deadly Election”
The newly elected Dekalb County sheriff is murdered just days before taking office. When the task force digs into who would kill such a decorated public figure, they uncover a chilling conspiracy that shakes Atlanta law enforcement to its core.

Friday, March 31st at 9:00PM ET/PT — “Terror in East Point”
A serial shooter terrorizes the quiet Atlanta suburb of East Point, leaving a trail of bodies and cryptic notes in his wake. With five shootings and counting, investigators race against the clock to find the killer before he strikes again.

Friday, April 7th at 9:00PM ET/PT — “Crime of Fashion”
When a rising star in Atlanta’s fashion scene is murdered, detectives must determine if the shooting is related to a business deal gone bad or is it a personal vendetta. The team cracks the case and are shocked when they discover the mastermind.

‘My Kind of Country’ Trailer Introduces the Singing Competition’s Artists

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Rebecca Murray

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March 10, 2023

Jimmie Allen, Mickey Guyton, and Orville Peck have selected the artists who will be participating in the first season of Apple TV+’s My Kind of Country. The music competition series spotlighting a diverse group of artists from around the globe will premiere on March 24, 2023.

The eight-episode season focuses on 12 talented artists, with Allen, Guyton, and Peck guiding four artists each.

Reese Witherspoon, Kacey Musgraves, Emmy nominated showrunner Izzie Pick Ibarra, Sandbox Entertainment’s Jason Owen, Done + Dusted’s Katy Mullan, and Hello Sunshine’s Sara Rea and Lauren Neustadter serve as executive producers. Emmy Award-winner Adam Blackstone is the music director.

My Kind of Country Details and Season 1 Contestants

My Kind of Country is a fresh take on a music competition series, breaking down barriers in country music by providing an extraordinary opportunity to diverse artists from around the world. Scouts Jimmie Allen, Mickey Guyton and Orville Peck each hand-pick a roster of exceptional up-and-coming artists and invite them to the home of country music in Nashville, Tennessee, to showcase their unique sound. The winner will receive a life-changing experience from Apple, including global exposure across the Apple TV+ and Apple Music platforms.

Jimmie Allen’s Artists:

Ale Aguirre | Chihuahua, Mexico
Ale infuses herself into her music and bilingual lyrics with the mariachi, norteño, banda and other sounds she heard growing up in Mexico. At the age of 16 she taught herself how to play the guitar, and is now on the way to establishing herself as an independent singer-songwriter with a loyal following she’s gained from her popular YouTube channel.
Dhruv Visvanath | New Delhi, India
Dhruv, a multi-instrumentalist, composer, singer-songwriter and producer, started his musical journey at the age of seven. At age 16 his father passed away which led him to focus more energy on songwriting, allowing him to express what he was going through. He wrote the score to two independent films with Vishal Bhardwaj on “Sonchiriya” and A.R. Rahman on “Blinded By the Light.” With his guitar in hand and his heart on his sleeve, Dhruv is steadily building the love of country music in his home city of New Delhi.
Camille Parker | Durham, North Carolina
Raised by her grandparents, Camille credits her passion for music to her grandfather, who introduced her to country music. After growing up in the church choir, Camille jumped into the industry by doing session recordings for pop and R&B, before dedicating herself fully to country music. She dreams of inspiring young Black girls to achieve their dreams anywhere, especially in the country music industry.
Justin Serrao | Johannesburg, South Africa
Justin started out playing punk and alternative rock, but the foreign country music he heard on the radio and his father’s musical tastes introduced Justin to the music he plays today. Merging his rock sound with country influences was about following his passion, even if it meant turning South Africans into country music enthusiasts one at a time.

Mickey Guyton’s Artists:

Ashlie Amber | Nashville, Tennessee
A longtime singer, Ashlie worked for years before finding her way as a cruise line performer. She began singing at the age of six, and after the tragic loss of her father when she was young, music became Ashlie’s outlet and pathway back to a better place.
Chuck Adams | Nashville, Tennessee
From growing up in mostly white neighborhoods to his different musical styles, Chuck never really fit in. Chuck initially found success as a writer in rap music and got signed to a label, but after he got dropped in 2011, he took it as a sign to follow his true path in the genre he loved – classic country. A perfectionist that gets hung up on every detail, Chuck is here to learn to let go.
The Betsies – Zel and Landi Degenaar | Cape Town, South Africa
Afrikaans sisters Zel and Landi grew up in a tiny mining town called Witbank, listening to their parents’ record collections and singing in their church choir. As they grew up they would jam together and after moving to Cape Town they started performing together. At times they felt like outsiders for being passionate about country music in South Africa, but they are passionate about embodying American culture and the music they love.
Wandile | Johannesburg, South Africa
Raised in a family of music lovers in East London, South Africa, Wandile was more of an athlete than musician, and was a professional rugby player before his musical journey began when he picked up a guitar in 2010. Wandile is a fan of analog storytelling, where he uses his musical viewpoint to reframe harsh memories into better ones.

Orville Peck’s Artists:

Alisha Pais | Goa, India
Alisha is a singer-songwriter born and raised in Mumbai/Bombay but returned to Goa, India, during the pandemic in search of solace. She has been singing her entire life, and started performing at the age of 16. Alisha writes and performs songs with an unflinching rawness and hopes her music will bring joy to people’s lives and help them connect to their most authentic selves.
The Congo Cowboys – Julie Sigauque, Simon Attwell, and Chris Bakalanga | Cape Town, South Africa
The Congo Cowboys are a South African group that blend country music with the music of Africa, bringing the banjo full circle and returning the instrument to its African roots. They perform in English and Lingala, the official language of the Democratic Republic of Congo. They simply hope their music brings people to the dance floor and gets them moving as their diverse sounds and cultures intermingle.
Ismay Hellman | Petaluma, California
Ismay is non-binary singer-songwriter. When they’re not jamming to country and bluegrass with family and friends in the barn, Ismay tends to the family ranch in Petaluma. Musically, they struggled with fitting into typical country music, but the sound and vibes of nature are infused into their unique voice, bringing a fresh perspective to classic bluegrass tones.
Micaela Kleinsmith | Cape Town, South Africa
Micaela grew up watching singing competition shows and dreaming of being on stage. Bullied heavily as a child, music became Micaela’s escape and eventually became a way to make friends. She started writing songs at the age of fourteen and continued to rise as an artist, eventually landing a spot on South Africa’s Idols in 2016.

‘NCIS: Los Angeles’ Series Finale and Farewell Special Details

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Rebecca Murray

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March 10, 2023

CBS is sending off its long-running primetime drama NCIS: Los Angeles with a two-part finale. The final two episodes of season 14 – and of the popular series – will air on May 14, 2023 at 10pm ET/PT and May 21 at 9pm ET/PT.

The season finale will be the show’s 322 episode.

The network will be recognizing and honoring the end of the successful series with A Salute to NCIS: Los Angeles, an Entertainment Tonight special. The Salute will premiere on Sunday, May 21 at 10pm immediately following the series finale. ET co-host Kevin Frazier will host the one-hour sendoff featuring footage from the show and interviews with cast members from the past 14 years.

“Wrapping up a series is always bittersweet. We were blessed to have 14 seasons together, so bringing it to a satisfying end was extremely challenging after so many years. Fortunately, CBS was gracious enough to give us an extra episode in order to send off our characters in a way befitting their stories that hopefully the fans find both satisfying and hopeful,” stated showrunner and executive producer R. Scott Gemmill.

NCIS: Los Angeles stars Chris O’Donnell, LL COOL J, Linda Hunt, Daniela Ruah, Eric Christian Olsen, Medalion Rahimi, Caleb Castille, and Gerald McRaney star. Shane Brennan created the series and serves as an executive producer along with R. Scott Gemmill, John P. Kousakis, Frank Military, Kyle Harimoto, and Andrew Bartels.

“New Beginnings” Plot: When an ATF agent goes missing, the agency seeks help from the NCIS team to investigate stolen military-grade weapons and locate the agent. Also, Callen and Anna continue to plan their wedding, Rountree’s sister interviews for medical school and Sam encourages his father to take part in the drug trial, on part one of the series finale.

“New Beginnings, Part Two” Plot: The NCIS team continues the case with ATF and the stolen military-grade weapons. Also, Callen and Anna decide on an impromptu wedding, on part two of the series finale.

Review: ‘Champions’ Starring Woody Harrelson

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Kevin Finnerty

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March 10, 2023

Champions Movie — Kevin Iannucci, Kaitlin Olson, James Day Keith, and Woody Harrelson in ‘Champions’ (Photo Credit: Shauna Townley / Focus Features)

There have been many inspirational basketball films, including Hoosiers, Hoop Dreams, and Above the Rim. Add to that list Champions starring Woody Harrelson as Marcus, a minor-league basketball coach in De Moines, Iowa, who has just been fired for pushing head coach Phil Perretti (Ernie Hudson) for not listening to him about strategy during a game.

To make matters worse, Marcus ends up slamming into a police car on his way home and is ordered by the court to perform 90 days of community service.

The judge notices his unique talents and orders him to coach a basketball team of young players with intellectual disabilities. Wanting to stay out of jail, Marcus reluctantly agrees.

To say he’s unimpressed with his players and their non-existent hoop skills would be a gross understatement. “It’s impossible to coach these guys,” says Marcus. “You don’t have to turn them into the Lakers; they just need to feel like a team,” replies Julio (Cheech Marin), the director of the basketball arena for people with disabilities.

Another problem emerges for Marcus when he discovers that Alex (Kaitlin Olson), the older sister of one of his players, is someone with whom he had a one-night stand that ended badly.

Without any legitimate way to back out of the commitment and being genuinely passionate about basketball, Marcus tries to teach the team some of the fundamentals of the game, along with a few simple moves to sink baskets. Slowly but surely, as Marcus and his team work together and travel to games, a real bond begins to develop between the new coach and his players that suggests that maybe, just maybe, they might be ready to play in the Special Olympics.

Directed by Bobby Farrell (There’s Something About Mary, Dumb and Dumber), Champions is a goofy, feel-good, and even charming sports comedy film with a solid performance by Woody Harrelson.

Harrelson is perfectly cast as the grumpy, down-on-his-luck ex-coach who, for the first time in his long and unsuccessful career, begins to get to know and care about his players and not just the games. Harrelson makes Marcus, who is definitely flawed, likable – and even relatable.

Kaitlin Olson is funny and tough as Alex, the big sister to Johnny (Kevin Iannucci), who initially has just a physical relationship with Marcus but eventually begins to like the well-meaning coach. Olson and Harrelson have decent chemistry together.

The team members are played by 10 young actors with disabilities: Kevin Iannucci, Joshua Felder, Ashton Gunning, James Day Keith, Tom Sinclair, Casey Metcalfe, Alex Hintz, Madison Tevlin, Matthew Von Der Ahe, and Bradley Edens. Some have acting experience and some are newcomers, but all deliver their lines, handle their scenes professionally, and have solid comic timing.

Champions is a bighearted, by-the-numbers comedy that will surely have you smiling.

GRADE: B-

MPAA Rating: PG-13 for crude/sexual references and strong language

Running Time: 2 hours 3 minutes

Release Date: March 10, 2023

Studio: Focus Features

‘9-1-1: Lone Star’ Season 4 Episode 8 Photos, Cast, and “Control Freak” Trailer

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Rebecca Murray

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March 10, 2023

A car with two passengers ends up in an incredibly dangerous situation on Fox’s 9-1-1: Lone Star season four episode eight. “Control Freaks” will air on Tuesday, March 14, 2023 at 8pm ET/PT.

The season four cast is led by Rob Lowe as Captain Owen Strand and Gina Torres as Captain Tommy Vegas. The season also stars Ronen Rubinstein as T.K. Strand, Sierra McClain as Grace Ryder, Jim Parrack as Judd Ryder, Natacha Karem as Marjan Marwani, and Brian Michael Smith as Paul Strickland. Rafael L. Silva is Carlos Reyes, Julian Works is Mateo Chavez, and Brianna Baker plays Nancy Gillian.

Roxanna Brusso guest stars in episode eight.

“Control Freaks” Plot: The 126 must rescue a father/son involved in drivers ed lesson gone haywire, then encounter a self-help guru who has lost his self-control. Meanwhile, Owen turns into a “Dadzilla” in helping plan T.K. and Carlos’ wedding, and Marjan is suspicious when she meets a couple on her road trip.

9-1-1: Lone Star Season 4 Episode 8 — Guest star Roxanna Brusso, Rob Lowe, Ronen Rubinstein, and Rafael Silva in ‘9-1-1: Lone Star season 4 episode 8 (Photo by Kevin Estrada © 2023 Fox Media LLC)

The 9-1-1: Lone Star Plot, Courtesy of Fox:

Nearly 20 years ago, Owen Strand was the lone survivor of his Manhattan firehouse on 9/11, and in the wake of the attack, was left with the unenviable task of rebuilding the station. After a similar tragedy strikes a firehouse in Austin, Texas, Owen – along with his troubled firefighter son, T.K. – takes his progressive philosophies of life and firefighting down to the Lone Star State to help them start anew.

On the surface, Owen is all about big-city style and swagger, but underneath, he struggles with a secret he hides from the world — one that could very well end his life.

‘Station 19’ Season 6 Episode 10 Photos, Cast, and Promo Video

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Rebecca Murray

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March 10, 2023

A training session turns into a real-life emergency on ABC’s Station 19 season six episode 10. “Even Better Than the Real Thing” will air on Thursday, March 16, 2023 at 8pm ET/PT.

Season six stars Jaina Lee Ortiz as Andy Herrera, Jason George as Ben Warren, Boris Kodjoe as Robert Sullivan, Grey Damon as Jack Gibson, and Barrett Doss as Victoria Hughes. Jay Hayden plays Travis Montgomery, Danielle Savre plays Maya Bishop, Stefania Spampinato is Carina DeLuca, and Carlos Miranda stars as Theo Ruiz.

“Even Better Than the Real Thing” Plot: A simulation fire training goes dangerously wrong. Maya tries to make amends, and Bailey encourages Carina to listen. Meanwhile, Jack’s sister shows up at the station with a friend, an injury, and an attitude.

Station 19 Season 6 Episode 10 — Josh Randall in ‘Station 19’ season 6 episode 10 (ABC/James Clark)

Station 19 Description, Courtesy of ABC:

Station 19 follows a group of heroic Seattle firefighters as they put their lives and hearts on the line. The latest series from the executive producers of Grey’s Anatomy, Scandal, and How to Get Away with Murder takes us inside the tough, tight-knit and sometimes heartbreaking world of the city’s bravest first responders.

‘The Rookie: Feds’ Episode 18 Photos, Cast, and “Seeing Red” Plot

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Rebecca Murray

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March 10, 2023

It’s up to the team to stop an international scandal on ABC’s The Rookie: Feds season one episode 18. “Seeing Red” will air on Tuesday, March 21, 2023 at 9pm ET/PT.

Niecy Nash-Betts stars as Simone Clark, Frankie R. Faison (White Chicks) is Christopher “Cutty” Clark, James Lesure (Las Vegas) is Carter Hope, Britt Robertson (Big Sky) is Laura Stensen, Felix Solis (The International) is Matthew Garza, and Kevin Zegers (Transamerica) is Brendon Acres.

“Seeing Red” Plot: After a group of robbers steal a diplomatic pouch, Naomi and the Feds work to prevent an international counterfeit scandal. While Garza reconnects with an old friend, Brendon’s sponsor relapses, and he rethinks his relationship with Antoinette.

The Rookie: Feds Episode 18 — Juani Feliz and Niecy Nash-Betts in ‘The Rookie: Feds’ episode 18 (ABC/Raymond Liu)

The Rookie: Feds Description:

From the executive producers of flagship series The Rookie comes The Rookie: Feds starring Niecy Nash-Betts as Simone Clark, the oldest rookie in the FBI Academy. The spinoff was introduced as a two-part event during the fourth season of The Rookie, where Officer John Nolan (Nathan Fillion) and the L.A. division of the FBI enlisted the help of Simone Clark when one of her former students was a suspect in a terror attack.

Apple TV+ Renews ‘Shrinking’ with Jason Segel and Harrison Ford for Season 2

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Rebecca Murray

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March 9, 2023

Shrinking Stars Jason Segel and Harrison Ford — Jason Segel and Harrison Ford star in ‘Shrinking’ (Photo Courtesy of Apple TV+)

Apple TV+ has given the popular comedy Shrinking a season two order before season one even wraps up. “We have loved the engaging, touching, and hilarious world of Shrinking since the beginning,” said Matt Cherniss, head of programming for Apple TV+. “It has been wonderful to watch as audiences around the world continue to connect with these big-hearted characters.”

Jason Segel co-created the critically acclaimed series and stars opposite Harrison Ford, in one of his first series regular roles. The season one cast also includes Jessica Williams, Christa Miller, Lukita Maxwell, Michael Urie, and Luke Tennie.

Season one premiered on January 27, 2023, and will wrap up with episode 10, debuting on March 24.

Emmy winner Bill Lawrence (Ted Lasso) and two-time Emmy winner Brett Goldstein, loved by millions as Roy Kent in Ted Lasso, co-created Shrinking with Segel and all three serve as executive producers and wrote the first episode. Additional executive producers include Neil Goldman, James Ponsoldt, Randall Winston, Jeff Ingold, and Liza Katzer.

The Plot, Courtesy of Apple TV+

Shrinking follows grieving therapist Jimmy (Segel) who starts to break the rules and tell his clients exactly what he thinks. Ignoring his training and ethics, he finds himself making huge, tumultuous changes to people’s lives … including his own.

Shrinking Earns an Early Season 3 Renewal

‘Yellowjackets’ Season 2 Trailer Features Florence + The Machine’s New Single

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Rebecca Murray

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March 9, 2023

The official trailer for Showtime’s Yellowjackets dropped two weeks out from the premiere of the much-anticipated second season. The new trailer starts with an introduction by the cast and features Florence + The Machine’s new cover of No Doubt’s “Just a Girl.” It also includes screaming, chanting, and Shauna reluctantly admitting she is a murderer.

“I’m such a huge fan of Yellowjackets and this era of music, and this song especially had a huge impact on me growing up, so I was thrilled to be asked to interpret it in a ‘deeply unsettling’ way for the show,” stated Florence Welch about “Just A Girl” and Yellowjackets. “We tried to really add some horror elements to this iconic song to fit the tone of the show. And as someone whose first musical love was pop-punk and Gwen Stefani, it was a dream job.”

Yellowjackets season two will be available on demand and via streaming on Friday, March 24, 2023. It will premiere on Showtime on March 26, 2023 at 9pm ET/PT.

Season two stars Emmy nominee Juliette Lewis as Natalie, Critics Choice Award winner Melanie Lynskey as Shauna, Emmy nominee Christina Ricci as Misty, and Tawny Cypress as Taissa. Sophie Nélisse is Teen Shauna, Jasmin Savoy Brown is Teen Taissa, Sophie Thatcher is Teen Natalie, Samantha Hanratty is Teen Misty, and Courtney Eaton is Teen Lottie.

The cast also includes Liv Hewson as Teen Van, Steven Krueger as Ben Scott, Warren Kole as Jeff, and Kevin Alves as Teen Travis.

Yellowjackets newcomers Lauren Ambrose (Servant) and Simone Kessell (Obi-Wan Kenobi) will be season two regulars. Elijah Wood (The Lord of the Rings trilogy) is on board in a season-long guest-starring arc.

Ashley Lyle and Bart Nickerson created the award-winning thriller and serve as showrunners along with Jonathan Lisco. Lyle, Nickerson, Lisco, Ameni Rozsa, Sarah L. Thompson, Karyn Kusama, and Creative Engine’s Drew Comins executive produce.

Yellowjackets Season 2 Cast — Nuha Jes Izman, Samantha Hanratty, Alexa Barajas, Sophie Nélisse, Courtney Eaton, Nia Sondaya, Sophie Thatcher, Jasmin Savoy Brown, Steven Krueger and Liv Hewson in ‘Yellowjackets’ season 2 (Photo Credit: Kailey Schwerman / SHOWTIME)

Yellowjackets Season 2 Plot, Courtesy of Showtime:

Yellowjackets is the saga of a team of wildly talented high school girls soccer players who become the (un)lucky survivors of a plane crash deep in the remote northern wilderness. The series chronicles their descent from a complicated but thriving team to savage clans, while also tracking the lives they’ve attempted to piece back together nearly 25 years later, proving that the past is never really past and what began out in the wilderness is far from over.

In season two, two months have passed since Shauna gave Jackie the cold shoulder – to disastrous results. In the face of their deepening hunger and fear, the tension among our Yellowjackets has only grown worse. The harsh conditions of winter are intensifying by the day, and the psyches of our survivors are deteriorating just as fast. Threatened by the darkness of the wilderness – and the haunting memories of it in the present – our former state champs will be forced to make impossible decisions.

As they confront the horrible truth of what survival entails, the real nightmare for each of them will be to figure out who they are – and what they are willing to sacrifice in order to stay alive.

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