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‘Roswell, New Mexico’ Season 4 Episode 2 Recap: “Fly”

Roswell New Mexico Season 4 Episode 2 Recap
Nathan Dean as Max Evans and Jeanine Mason as Liz Ortecho in ‘Roswell, New Mexico’ season 4 episode 2 (Photo © 2022 The CW Network, LLC)

Season four episode one of The CW’s Roswell, New Mexico ended with a new alien triad giddy over starting the alighting. Episode two begins with a voiceover by Max (Nathan Dean) explaining that for decades claims of alien activity in Roswell weren’t taken seriously. They were considered urban legends or flights of fantasy rather than stories grounded in truth.

However, a bizarre storm that lit up the sky in pinks and purples, along with weather balloons crashing to earth, is sure to renew interest in the possibility of aliens in Roswell.

The morning after the weird light show Liz (Jeanine Mason) has determined it can all be attributed to St. Elmo’s Fire – meaning it’s earth science, not alien. Max takes in the science lesson as he and Liz prepare for work, with Liz thoughtfully writing down the explanation so Max can deliver the details during a press conference.

Blaming it on St. Elmo’s Fire will shift the public’s attention while the #PodSquad tries to figure out what’s going on with the new alien bank robbers and if they’re a threat.

Liz makes it in to work to help her dad who’s absolutely slammed with tourists. Isobel (Lily Cowles) and Anatsa (Sibongile Mlamboare) are among the customers, and Isobel makes herself at home behind the counter to whip up a Shatner Shake for her girlfriend. They discuss aliens and mind control, and Isobel’s obviously hoping to learn Anatsa doesn’t think aliens are evil. (Isobel hasn’t had the chance to fill Anatsa in her big secret due to the unexpected, attention-grabbing storm.)

Anatsa’s anxious to toss some bank robbery questions at Max during the press conference. Isobel warns her that, according to Max, the FBI is lead on that so he won’t have any info to share.

Isobel’s so helpful behind the counter that Arturo recruits her to work a shift!

Meanwhile, Max tells the assembled press and townsfolk not to believe their eyes. It was just a “harmless bit of physics” and any flying saucer sighting was simply a research firm’s weather tracking equipment.

Graham Green (Peter Diseth) interrupts the press conference and claims Max is just part of a cover-up. There are aliens involved and the slimy goo he’s holding is proof.

Max, Alex (Tyler Blackburn), and Dallas (Quentin Plair) meet after the press conference, and Max confirms Graham’s in possession of shimmering alien goo. Alex insists the weather balloons they’ve retrieved don’t show any alien involvement, but he’ll keep looking for more evidence.

Before heading off to meet up with Cam at the bank, Max tasks Dallas with keeping Michael from getting into trouble.

Liz is summoned to the roof of the café and shocked to meet the wife of her mentor Dr. Allie Meyers, a tech billionaire named Shivani (Rekha Sharma). She claims she’s interested in studying the secrets of the universe and that’s why she’s in Roswell. Shivani knows all about Liz’s research abilities and is interested in partnering up to get to the truth about the freak storm in particular and Roswell in general.

Although Liz claims to have stepped away from research, Shivani believes she can lure her in with a special gift. She hands Liz a box containing a glowing locust, hoping it will make Liz want to delve back into science. It doesn’t, but Shivani refuses to take it back and will keep the invitation open in case Liz changes her mind.

Two of the three new alien visitors are having car trouble outside of town. The male alien (Andrew Lees) attempts to fix the problem while the female alien (Zoe Cipres) sings, dances, and complains they haven’t gotten time off since emerging from their pods six months ago. She wants to learn about humans and try a patty melt but the guy isn’t interested in getting to know the lesser species.

Kyle (Michael Trevino) is called into the hospital to help treat injuries sustained during the previous evening’s storm. And for once he’s on the receiving end of some legitimate flirting. The good-looking woman even passes him her digits.

Anatsa also shows up at the hospital but not as a patient. She’s there to find out more about a bank teller who was injured. It turns out all of the tellers have memory loss except one who hid under a desk, and Anatsa thinks their minds have been wiped. Kyle refuses to discuss the matter, citing HIPAA (the health insurance portability and accountability act). He quickly texts Isobel warning her they have a problem.

Roswell New Mexico Season 4 Episode 2 Recap
Jeanine Mason as Liz Ortecho and Michael Vlamis as Michael Guerin in ‘Roswell, New Mexico’ season 4 episode 2 (Photo © 2022 The CW Network, LLC)

Liz visits Michael (Michael Vlamis) in his secret lab and reveals the glowing locust’s DNA has in fact been altered. She wants to dissect the creature and Michael’s a willing assistant. Liz slices it open and they’re both shocked when its guts fly out and land on the console. Liz thinks maybe its swarm instinct’s been activated and Michael speaks for the audience when he asks her to explain. She thinks the bug’s a kind of beacon.

Liz has to hurry off to teach so Michael is now in charge of the locust and its guts.

Cam (Riley Voelkel) and Max meet in the bank vault, and Max learns that no DNA was left behind and the cameras weren’t working. Plus, the vault was unlocked from the inside. A lot of the safe-deposit boxes weren’t opened and the alien thieves weren’t interested in cash. They’re stumped as to what the robbers were after.

Cam reveals only one box was stolen in the other bank robbery. Dallas shows up just then and Max introduces him to Cam who warns him she’s an atheist who speaks her mind. Intros complete, Max suggests Dallas get to work putting back together a lamp that’s on the table in the middle of the vault. Dallas scores major points by confirming he could try, but the base is missing; neither Cam nor Max noticed that.

They have no idea why the base was special but realize the aliens were after it which means it’s important.

Elsewhere, the aliens chow down while arguing over the waste and gluttony of humans. The male believes Earth is due an awakening and humans are heading toward an apocalypse.

Unfortunately for an observant restaurant employee, these aliens have incredible hearing. The male alien (please give these characters a name soon!) catches the employee calling the cops and reporting the car used in the bank robbery.

A short while later, Cam and Max confront the employee but he doesn’t have a clue what they’re talking about. He claims they just opened and it’s obvious he has no idea his mind’s been wiped.

Fortunately, the aliens left behind a huge mess on the table. Cam and Max look through it as Dallas spots a man by the side of the building and heads off to question him.

And, finally, we can put names to these new aliens! They’ve left behind an order slip revealing they’re calling themselves Bonnie and Clyde. (These aliens apparently have a sense of humor.)

Back in Michael’s lab, he and Alex go over what they know about the locust’s gooey guts. Michael explains the guts were only attracted to the console – not any of the alien glass or other stuff. Alex suggests that maybe the console emits a unique frequency and asks to take it to Deep Sky to study. He explains that it will make the research go faster which means he’ll get more time at home with his favorite alien.

“I’m like a piece of alien tech. I don’t like being parted from my alien,” says Alex.

The mood gets a little tense when Michael explains he also wants more time with Alex but isn’t willing to give what he describes as his only family heirloom to him to take to Deep Sky. Any experiments on the console will have to be done in Michael’s lab.

Over at the fast-food restaurant, Dallas was able to piece together what happened by speaking to a witness. The man reported lights flickering when Bonnie and Clyde left. Plus, they cut out part of the front page of the newspaper. Max grabs his copy of the newspaper and confirms they cut out an ad about Graham’s museum. The ad features symbols that neither Max nor Dallas recognize.

Bonnie and Clyde drive out of town and pull over to assess what they know. They admit they had fun eating burgers but are aware they can’t keep erasing minds to cover their tracks. They need to get back to work which means hunting down a lost relic. Clyde believes it could be in Graham’s alien museum.

Isobel shows up at the hospital in response to Kyle’s text and learns her girlfriend’s been interviewing patients about the bank heist. Kyle doesn’t think Anatsa’s going to let this go and Isobel needs to figure out how to handle this. She doesn’t know what to do and Kyle says, “That’s for you to decide. But in a relationship, white lies are still lies.”

Michael receives some extremely helpful and much-needed advice from Sanders (Nicholas Ballas). Michael explains what he’s working on and that thus far he’s failing to learn much about the console, and Sanders suggests he let his pretty little fella help. Michael admits he doesn’t trust Deep Sky with his console and Sanders asks if he trusts Alex with it. He confesses he doesn’t because it’s not Alex’s dream.

“But it’s yours and he loves you,” says Sanders. “That’s what it means to walk through this crazy little thing called life with someone, kid. Venturing into uncomfortable territory.”

Dallas, Max, and Cam show up at Graham’s big alien event but Anatsa snags Max’s attention before he can look around. She wants answers about the bank robbery, the FBI’s involvement, and why Cam isn’t updating her superiors. Plus, the witnesses have amnesia.

Anatsa won’t let it go and Max finally loses his temper. “Stop talking to me like the brother of the woman you’re sleeping with. When I wear this uniform, I am Sheriff Evans,” says Max. He warns her to kill the story.

Cam and Dallas question Graham about the symbol but he refuses to provide any answers.

Anatsa notices Bonnie and Clyde walking through the crowd and that Bonnie is wearing a coat like the one the witness who hid under the table described. Minutes later Anatsa observes Bonnie speaking with Graham and then Graham writing something down. Isobel walks up and Anatsa misses the rest of the interaction.

Cam and Max are comparing notes when they spot Clyde staring at an exhibit. Clyde manages to briefly give them the slip but Max catches up with him in the parking lot. Max is shocked when Clyde addresses him as the savior and reveals they got his message.

Max didn’t send the message but plays along, claiming he’s been waiting for them and wondering what took six months. Clyde reveals they’ve been busy collecting what he requested and it hasn’t been easy. Max slips up and Clyde figures out he’s the clone – not the savior.

Clyde and Bonnie manage to escape and now they know who Max is!

Roswell New Mexico Season 4 Episode 2 Recap
Tyler Blackburn as Alex Manes and Michael Vlamis as Michael Guerin in ‘Roswell, New Mexico” season 4 episode 2 (Photo © 2022 The CW Network, LLC)

Alex returns to Michael’s lab after receiving urgent messages and learns his lover’s had a change of heart. Michael wants Alex to take the console to Deep Sky. Michael confesses he thought the console was his way home but now he understands Alex is his home. “I trust you to take care of my dreams,” says Michael.

“Your dreams and your heart – always,” says Alex.

Alex no longer believes he needs to take the console to Deep Sky. He thought doing so would lessen the amount of time they’re apart, but now he understands their love can handle anything. Michael also trusts that no matter how far apart they are, they’ll always find their way back to each other.

Later that evening, Isobel’s forced to do something she promised herself she wouldn’t. Anatsa is committed to following the bank robbery story and won’t back off, and Isobel feels the only way to keep her safe is to use her powers to make Anatsa step away from the story.

Max arrives home to find Liz pouring their “special occasion” bottle. Liz had a talk with Shivani about the work/relationship balance and it’s truly opened her eyes. She believes Shivani is setting her on the path to becoming the woman she wants to be.

Max is exhausted from trying to be an exemplary sheriff, failing to find out anything useful from Graham, and from pretending to be Jones while confronting Jones’ contingency plan. He’s worried about having power along with the responsibility that comes with being sheriff. It might just be too much.

Alex heads out of town while over at the café Cam flirts with Dallas. He resists the temptation and Cam insists the pod squad’s lucky to have him.

Isobel smiles when she spots Kyle at the bar and is about to join him at a table when the girl from the hospital slips in beside him.

Alex pulls up at his first stop and locusts swarm as alien goo glows. He gets out and almost immediately falls partway into an opening. Bonnie arrives and Alex realizes she’s part of Jones’ backup plan. She refuses to help him and as he slides further underground she informs Alex that he’s also part of Jones’ contingency plan.

Simultaneously, the console in Michael’s lab shimmers and symbols appear.




‘The Future Of’ Documentary Series: Trailer, Episode Details, and Air Dates

Netflix’s The Future Of documentary series had me at the possibility of a dog internet. According to the official description, The Future Of season one will include an episode all about the possibility of developing technology that will allow us to better communicate with our furry family members.

The 12-episode season will also feature a look at the future of houseplants, dating apps, cheeseburgers, and fashion.

Jurnee Smollett narrates the half-hour episodes and Vox Media Studios’ Chad Mumm, Mark W. Olsen, Max Heckman, Michael John Warren, and Chris Grosso executive produce. The Verge’s Nilay Patel and Eleanor Donovan as well as 21 Laps Entertainment’s Shawn Levy and Josh Barry also executive produce.

The first six episodes will be released on June 21, 2022. The final six episodes debut on June 28th.

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A scene from ‘The Future Of’ (Photo Courtesy of Netflix © 2022)

The Future Of Plot and Episode Descriptions, Courtesy of Netflix:

“What if we could look into the future to see how every aspect of our daily lives – from raising pets and house plants to what we eat and how we date – will be impacted by technology? We can, and should, expect more from the future than the dystopia promised in current science fiction. The Future Of will reveal surprising and personal predictions about the rest of our lives — and the lives of generations to come.”

  • Dogs
    Driven by our obsession with pets, humans are developing better and better technologies to communicate with them. We explore a future where dogs and people can truly understand each other, and we may even develop virtual tools to enrich our furry friends. Did someone say ‘dog internet’?
  • Dating
    Dating apps: they’re awkward, time consuming, and actually a pretty bad way to get to know someone. It’s easy to meet people, but hard to actually connect. In the future, brain science and artificial intelligence will help us connect, and we’ll find ourselves in a future where the classic meet-cute is completely reinvented.
  • Houseplants
    Houseplants have been our domestic companions for as long as we can remember, but what if they did even more? In the future, plants will be used for everything from pollution monitoring to street lighting to data storage.
  • Gaming
    Video games, once confined to our screens and digital devices are starting to bleed into the real world with augmented reality. But today’s AR is just a taste of what’s to come. In the future, this tech will become so advanced that it will touch everything from fashion to architecture to food. Thanks to games, we’ll see all of reality through a new lens.
  • Space Vacations
    What was once only possible in the movies is becoming a reality: commercial space tourism is rapidly evolving! In the very far future, if we can tackle the technical and practical challenges of space travel, we’ll push the boundaries of where civilians can go – from hotels in orbit, to life-changing experiences on the moon.
  • Cheeseburgers
    Would you pay $100 for a Big Mac? Cheeseburgers are becoming more and more expensive to produce, and they’re not great for the environment. But there might be a way to produce meat that saves money, livestock, and our planet: growing meat cheaply and sustainably in our homes.
  • Life After Death
    When someone dies, we’re left to handle two distinct pieces of their legacy: physical remains, and digital remains. Today, both of those things are full of challenges, from environmental sustainability to digital privacy. In the future, we’ll solve both in one beautiful and touching experience: memorials that bring our loved ones back to life, in more ways than one.
  • Sports
    Today, our favorite athletes push themselves to break records… and limbs. In the future, advancements in sports medicine will not only keep players out on the field– it will help them achieve remarkable feats of strength and speed that will redefine what it means to get in the game.
  • Fashion
    What if your closet could print out an outfit at the click of a button? And what if those clothes were made from a new generation of green materials? In the future, your clothes might not only fit you perfectly– they’ll be better for the planet.
  • Skyscrapers
    Skyscrapers are icons of their cities…but with the growth of urban populations, many have become unsustainable, unlivable and unwelcoming. We imagine a clean, high-tech, cutting-edge city of the future, where our buildings themselves are not only communities: they’re living, breathing organisms.
  • Health
    We do a lot to keep ourselves healthy, but in the future, we may enter an age of designer organs. These brand-new body parts will revolutionize our healthcare and pharmaceutical needs. They’ll keep our “classic” organs humming along, produce customized vitamin and drug regimens, and even help us fight off new viruses.
  • Headphones
    Music pushes technologies, industries, and cultures forward. And in the future, your headphones will be every bit as important as the music you listen to, because your headphones will listen to you. They’ll become the ultimate wearable, measuring your life and tailoring the sounds of your world to you and you alone.




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‘Boo, Bitch’ Trailer: It’s All Fun and Games Until Someone Ends Up Under a Cow

BFFs plan to not leave high school without at least one good night of partying in the official trailer for Netflix’s Boo, Bitch. The two-minute trailer finds the girls’ plans thrown for a loop after one of them winds up dead, body trapped under a deceased cow.

Lana Condor (To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before) stars as Erika, the newly created ghost. Zoe Colletti plays Gia, her friend and partner in figuring out the afterlife. The cast of the limited series also includes Mason Versaw as Jake C., Aparna Brielle as Riley, Tenzing Norgay Trainor as Gavin, and Jason Genao as Devon.

Tim Schauer, Kuba Soltysiak, Erin Ehrlich, and Lauren Iungerich co-created the series, with Ehrlich and Iungerich serving as showrunners. They also executive produce along with Lana Condor, Jamie Dooner, Jonathan Komack Martin, and Blake Goza. Schauer and Soltysiak are co-executive producers.

The eight episode series premieres on July 8, 2022.

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Zoe Margaret Colletti as Gia and Lana Condor as Erika in ‘Boo, Bitch’ (Photo Cr. Kevin Estrada / Netflix © 2022)

Netflix’s official synopsis:

“Over the course of one night, a high school senior, who’s lived her life safely under the radar, seizes the opportunity to change her narrative and start living an epic life, only to find out the next morning… she’s a motherf*%king ghost.”




‘The Handmaid’s Tale’ Season 5 First Photos and September Premiere Announcement

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Elisabeth Moss stars in ‘The Handmaid’s Tale’ season 5 (Photo Credit: Hulu)

Hulu’s just unveiled the first two photos from the upcoming fifth season of the award-winning dystopian drama The Handmaid’s Tale. The new photos feature Elisabeth Moss as June and Yvonne Strahovski as the newly widowed Serena.

The first-look photos were accompanied by news that season five will premiere on September 14, 2022. Hulu will release the first two episodes on that date, followed by additional new episodes on subsequent Wednesdays.

Moss and Strahovski return to lead the cast that includes Bradley Whitford, Max Minghella, O-T Fagbenle, Samira Wiley, Ann Dowd, Madeline Brewer, Amanda Brugel, and Sam Jaeger. Alexis Bledel (“Emily/Ofglen”) announced in late May 2022 that she would not be returning for season five.

In a statement released to Variety, Bledel said, “After much thought, I felt I had to step away from The Handmaid’s Tale at this time. I am forever grateful to Bruce Miller for writing such truthful and resonant scenes for Emily, and to Hulu, MGM, the cast and crew for their support.”

Series star Elisabeth Moss, Bruce Miller, Warren Littlefield, Daniel Wilson, and Fran Sears executive produce. Additional executive producers include Eric Tuchman, Yahlin Chang, Rachel Skukert, Sheila Hockin, John Weber, Frank Siracusa, Steve Stark, and Kim Todd.

Hulu issued the following synopsis of season five:

“June faces consequences for killing Commander Waterford while struggling to redefine her identity and purpose. The widowed Serena attempts to raise her profile in Toronto as Gilead’s influence creeps into Canada. Commander Lawrence works with Aunt Lydia as he tries to reform Gilead and rise in power. June, Luke and Moira fight Gilead from a distance as they continue their mission to save and reunite with Hannah.”

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Yvonne Strahovski in ‘The Handmaid’s Tale’ season 5 (Photo Credit: Hulu)




Critics Choice Real TV Awards 2022 Winners

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RuPaul’s Drag Race season 14 cast (Photo Credit: VH1)

Top Chef and RuPaul’s Drag Race each picked up three awards at the 2022 Critics Choice Real TV Awards held on June 12th in Los Angeles. The two top vote-getters tied in the Best Competition Series category, with RuPaul’s Drag Race also scoring wins in Best Unstructured Series and Best Ensemble Cast in an Unscripted Series. Top Chef’s two additional wins came in the Best Culinary Show and Best Show Host (Padme Lakshmi) categories.

The annual Critics Choice Real TV Awards honor the best in nonfiction, unscripted and reality programming. Actors/comedians Randy and Jason Sklar hosted this year’s event which, in addition to recognizing the best reality and unscripted shows, posthumously honored Bob Saget with the Critics Choice Real TV Impact Award. The Impact Award is given in recognition of “an outstanding individual for career excellence and the positive impact they have made on the world of nonfiction content.”

John Stamos had the honor of presenting the Impact Award to Bob Saget’s widow, Kelly Rizzo.

FOURTH ANNUAL CRITICS CHOICE REAL TV AWARDS NOMINEES and WINNERS:

BEST COMPETITION SERIES
Chopped (Food Network)
Making It (NBC)
WINNER: RuPaul’s Drag Race (VH1)
The Amazing Race (CBS)
WINNER: Top Chef (Bravo)
The Great British Baking Show (Netflix)

BEST COMPETITION SERIES: TALENT/VARIETY
Dancing with the Stars (ABC)
Finding Magic Mike (HBO Max)
Legendary (HBO Max)
WINNER: Lizzo’s Watch Out for the Big Grrrls (Prime Video)
Next Level Chef (Fox)
The Voice (NBC)

BEST UNSTRUCTURED SERIES
Couples Therapy (Showtime)
WINNER: RuPaul’s Drag Race: Untucked (VH1)
The Kardashians (Hulu)
The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills (Bravo)
The Real World Homecoming: New Orleans (Paramount+)
We’re Here (HBO)

BEST STRUCTURED SERIES
Catfish: The TV Show (MTV)
Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives (Food Network)
Dr. Pimple Popper (TLC)
Gordon Ramsay: Uncharted (National Geographic)
WINNER: How To with John Wilson (HBO)
Sketchbook (Disney+)

BEST CULINARY SHOW
Cooking with Paris (Netflix)
Crime Scene Kitchen (Fox)
Is It Cake? (Netflix)
Magnolia Table with Joanna Gaines (Magnolia)
The Great British Baking Show (Netflix)
WINNER: Top Chef (Bravo)

BEST GAME SHOW
Family Game Fight! (NBC)
Holey Moley (ABC)
WINNER: Jeopardy! (Syndicated)
Supermarket Sweep (ABC)
The Price Is Right (CBS)
Weakest Link (NBC)

BEST TRAVEL/ADVENTURE SHOW
Alone (History)
Family Dinner (Magnolia)
WINNER: Somebody Feed Phil (Netflix)
The Amazing Race (CBS)
The World According to Jeff Goldblum (Disney+)
The World’s Most Amazing Vacation Rentals (Netflix)

BEST BUSINESS SHOW
American Greed (CNBC)
Bar Rescue (Paramount+)
Million Dollar Wheels (Discovery+)
Restaurant: Impossible (Food Network)
WINNER: Shark Tank (ABC)
Undercover Boss (CBS)

BEST ANIMAL/NATURE SHOW
Crikey! It’s the Irwins (Discovery)
WINNER: Critter Fixers: Country Vets (National Geographic)
Eden: Untamed Planet (BBC America)
Growing Up Animal (Disney+)
Penguin Town (Netflix)
The Wizard of Paws (BYUtv)

BEST CRIME/JUSTICE SHOW
911 Crisis Center (Oxygen)
Cold Justice (Oxygen)
Heist (Netflix)
Rich & Shameless (TNT)
WINNER: Secrets of Playboy (A&E)
Trafficked with Mariana van Zeller (National Geographic)

BEST SPORTS SHOW
30 for 30 (ESPN)
Bad Sport (Netflix)
WINNER: Cheer (Netflix)
Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders: Making the Team (CMT)
Real Sports with Bryant Gumbel (HBO)
Top Class: The Life and Times of the Sierra Canyon Trailblazers (Prime Video)

BEST RELATIONSHIP SHOW
90 Day Fiancé (TLC)
La Máscara del Amor (Estrella TV)
WINNER: Love Is Blind (Netflix)
Love on the Spectrum (Netflix)
My Mom, Your Dad (HBO Max)
The Ultimatum: Marry or Move On (Netflix)

BEST LIFESTYLE: HOME/GARDEN SHOW
Celebrity IOU (HGTV)
Fixer Upper: Welcome Home (Magnolia)
Houses with History (HGTV)
Married to Real Estate (HGTV)
WINNER: Million Dollar Listing Los Angeles (Bravo)
Rock the Block (HGTV)

BEST LIFESTYLE: FASHION/BEAUTY SHOW
Glow Up (Netflix)
Love, Kam (SurvivorNetTV)
Making the Cut (Prime Video)
My Unorthodox Life (Netflix)
WINNER: Project Runway (Bravo)
The Hype (HBO Max)

BEST LIMITED SERIES
Abraham Lincoln (History)
Conversations with a Killer: The John Wayne Gacy Tapes (Netflix)
Crime Scene: The Times Square Killer (Netflix)
Sparking Joy with Marie Kondo (Netflix)
Theodore Roosevelt (History)
WINNER: We Need to Talk About Cosby (Showtime)

BEST ENSEMBLE CAST IN AN UNSCRIPTED SERIES
Dancing with the Stars (ABC)
WINNER: RuPaul’s Drag Race (VH1)
The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills (Bravo)
The Real World Homecoming: New Orleans (Paramount+)
The Voice (NBC)
Top Chef (Bravo)

BEST SHOW HOST
Mayim Bialik – Jeopardy! (Syndicated)
Daniel “Desus Nice” Baker and Joel “The Kid Mero” Martinez – Desus & Mero (Showtime)
WINNER: Padma Lakshmi – Taste the Nation with Padma Lakshmi (Hulu); Top Chef (Bravo)
Trevor Noah – The Daily Show with Trevor Noah (Comedy Central)
John Oliver – Last Week Tonight with John Oliver (HBO)
RuPaul – RuPaul’s Drag Race (VH1)

MALE STAR OF THE YEAR
Jeff Goldblum – The World According to Jeff Goldblum (Disney+)
WINNER: Robert Irvine – Restaurant: Impossible (Food Network)
Trevor Noah – The Daily Show with Trevor Noah (Comedy Central)
Phil Rosenthal – Somebody Feed Phil (Netflix)
RuPaul – RuPaul’s Drag Race (VH1)
Stanley Tucci – Stanley Tucci: Searching for Italy (CNN)

FEMALE STAR OF THE YEAR
Samantha Bee – Full Frontal with Samantha Bee (TBS)
Kelly Clarkson – The Kelly Clarkson Show (Syndicated); The Voice (NBC); American Song Contest (NBC)
Joanna Gaines – Fixer Upper: Welcome Home (Magnolia); Magnolia Table with Joanna Gaines (Magnolia)
WINNER: Selena Gomez – Selena + Chef (HBO Max)
Padma Lakshmi – Taste the Nation with Padma Lakshmi (Hulu); Top Chef (Bravo)
Sandra Lee – Dr. Pimple Popper (TLC)

OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENT IN NONFICTION PROGRAMMING BY A NETWORK OR STREAMING PLATFORM
Discovery+
WINNER: HBO Max
Hulu
Netflix
TLC

OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENT IN NONFICTION PRODUCTION
Bunim/Murray Productions
WINNER: The Intellectual Property Corporation (IPC)
Kinetic Content
Raw TV
Sharp Entertainment
World of Wonder




Rian Johnson’s ‘Knives Out’ Sequel Reveals a New Name and Cast

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We can stop calling the Knives Out sequel Knives Out 2. Netflix and writer/director Rian Johnson revealed the much-anticipated sequel is officially titled Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery.

Knives Out premiered on November 27, 2019 and starred Daniel Craig, Chris Evans, Ana de Armas, Jamie Lee Curtis, Toni Collette, and Don Johnson. The cast also included Michael Shannon, LaKeith Stanfield, Katherine Langford, Jaeden Martell, Noah Segan, Edi Patterson, Riki Lindhome, and Christopher Plummer.

Glass Onion will star Daniel Craig, Edward Norton, Janelle Monáe, Kathryn Hahn, Leslie Odom Jr., Jessica Henwick, Madelyn Cline, Kate Hudson, and Dave Bautista.

Writer/director Johnson is producing along with Ram Bergman. Netflix is targeting a holiday season release.

Netflix’s very basic synopsis reveals the sequel will find Detective Benoit Blanc traveling to Greece to peel back the layers of a mystery involving a new cast of colorful suspects.

Knives Out currently sits at 97% fresh on Rotten Tomatoes. Rian Johnson earned a Best Original Screenplay Oscar nomination, and the film picked up numerous nominations including Critics Choice, Producers Guild of America, and Writers Guild of America awards.

A look back at the original film’s plot:

“Acclaimed writer and director Rian Johnson pays tribute to mystery mastermind Agatha Christie in Knives Out, a fun, modern-day murder mystery where everyone is a suspect. When renowned crime novelist Harlan Thrombey (Plummer) is found dead at his estate just after his 85th birthday, the inquisitive and debonair Detective Benoit Blanc (Craig) is mysteriously enlisted to investigate. From Harlan’s dysfunctional family to his devoted staff, Blanc sifts through a web of red herrings and self-serving lies to uncover the truth behind Harlan’s untimely death. With an all-star ensemble cast, Knives Out is a witty and stylish whodunit guaranteed to keep audiences guessing until the very end.”




‘Becoming Elizabeth’ Episode 1 Recap: “Keep Your Knife Bright”

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Alicia von Rittberg, Oliver Zetterstrom, and Romola Garai in ‘Becoming Elizabeth’ episode 1 (Photo Credit: Starz)

Starz’s new historical drama Becoming Elizabeth episode one opens in January 1547 in England. A carriage makes its way through the night and it’s revealed to be carrying the dead body of King Henry VIII. He leaves behind a childless Queen and a country in turmoil.

King Henry VIII’s survivors include his three children: Princess Mary (a Catholic), the daughter of Henry’s first wife, Catherine of Aragon; Princess Elizabeth (a Protestant), the daughter of Henry’s second wife, Anne Boleyn; and Prince Edward (also a Protestant), the son of Henry’s third wife, Jane Seymour. The siblings are quickly rounded up and informed their father is dead. Their uncle, Edward Seymour (the soon-to-be Duke of Somerset), bows down in front of Edward and says, “Long live the King.”

Edward Seymour (John Heffernan) acts as the new king’s governor and 14-year-old Elizabeth (Alicia von Rittberg) is understandably concerned the following morning when Edward rides off with her younger brother. Elizabeth’s upset they’re not being given a chance to grieve, however, her stepmother – King Henry’s sixth wife Queen Catherine Parr (Jessica Raine) – seems to rejoice in the death of her husband.

Catherine appears to be celebrating his demise while in bed with her lover, Thomas Seymour (Tom Cullen). It was a loveless marriage and she’s dreamed of the day when she can be with Thomas. She expresses her desire for a quick marriage which should be a possibility given the fact Henry’s physical state made him unable to have sex. There’s absolutely no way she could be pregnant.

Thomas Seymour suggests she should be patient, but Catherine is anxious to tell young King Edward she wants to remarry. Again, Thomas suggests patience. “Telling” the new king anything is not a wise idea. King Edward VI needs to believe their marriage is his idea.

Catherine’s happy mood dampens a little when a servant informs the couple that Thomas’ older brother Edward Seymour got the jump on them by taking off during the night and rounding up the deceased king’s children. He’s taken on the task of guiding young Edward, a position Catherine believed would go to Thomas since he’s Edward’s favorite uncle.

Edward Seymour brings King Edward (Oliver Zetterstrom) to Whitehall Palace and reminds him he’s no longer a boy and should never cry. Edward Seymour takes this moment alone with his nephew to warn him he’s about to meet with the council made up of 16 men assigned by King Henry VIII. Edward Seymour suggests everyone will be scrambling to speak for their young King, and that King Edward should allow him to be his only voice.

A confused Edward appears to agree.

Elizabeth is brought to Chelsea Manor, Catherine Parr’s residence, and struggles to determine her place in this political game she’s been thrust into. Elizabeth is aware there’s a target on her back, as well as on the backs of her siblings.

Catherine greets her stepdaughter with a smile, declaring she looks thin and sad. Elizabeth replies, “I am very grateful for your invitation to stay here at Chelsea with you, my loving mother.”

Catherine empathizes with Elizabeth’s position and warns her not to pay attention to the designs of men. Catherine only wants Elizabeth to be happy and safe with her at Chelsea.

Thomas Seymour’s also concerned about the size of the group chosen by King Henry VIII to assist Edward. He’s shocked to learn all 16 have given Edward Seymour authorization to act as King Edward’s voice.

Edward Seymour begins the council meeting by introducing King Edward. The newly crowned monarch thanks them for their service to his father and names Edward as Lord Protector. Thomas Seymour speaks up and reminds his brother they share the same sister – King Edward’s mother. Therefore, they should both be Lord Protector.

No one responds or lends their support to Thomas, and his brother suggests he step outside to calm down. Thomas Seymour does so, upset he’s been outmaneuvered.

Later, Elizabeth wakes in the night to hear Thomas Seymour drunkenly singing, “God Save the King.” She rises from bed and greets him in the hallway, and he introduces himself. She remembers he’s her brother’s uncle and he jokes about being remembered for what he is rather than who he is.

Their lighthearted exchange comes to a close when Elizabeth’s lady in waiting Kat Ashley (Alexandra Gilbreath) suggests she head back to bed.

Catherine also rises due to all this racket, and Kat mutters about the lack of decorum.

Once Catherine and Thomas are alone, he informs her his brother’s been named Lord Protector. “He is in and we are out,” says Thomas. However, Catherine believes they’re still in the game since they have Elizabeth staying under their roof. That brings a smile to Thomas’ face and he caresses Catherine’s cheek and leans in for a kiss. She laughs and pushes him away, reminding him he’s drunk.

Meanwhile, Elizabeth lies in bed and also smiles as she recalls her conversation with Thomas.

The following morning, she stands over Thomas as he sleeps in a great room. They once again engage in lighthearted banter, and he wonders if her tutors have assigned him as something to study. Catherine joins them and asks if he’s apologized for making a disgrace of himself the previous evening. When Catherine suggests Elizabeth may be led to believe her brother’s governed by the “feckless and the witless,” Thomas replies, “That may well be true.”

Elizabeth laughs before she can catch herself.

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Tom Cullen and Jessica Raine in ‘Becoming Elizabeth’ episode 1 (Photo Credit: Starz)

Drink’s gotten the best of him and Thomas races from the room to throw up. Catherine follows and warns him to stop outrageously flirting with Elizabeth. She’s in a teasing mood as she informs her lover that his brother will be taking off after the coronation to do battle in Scotland. Apparently, Edward Seymour’s always ready for a fight.

That means King Edward will be alone without his Lord Protector, giving Thomas a chance to renew his relationship with his nephew. Catherine offers him her hand and would like to marry soon. “My brother’s going away, you say. Well, best marry you while I have the chance then,” responds Thomas.

A gorgeous smile lights up Catherine’s face.

Elsewhere, young King Edward’s handed a drawing of Mary, Queen of Scots, and he’s unimpressed. He reminds Edward Seymour that he was only a prince when he was betrothed to Mary. He’s also upset an army will be needed to fetch his five-year-old future queen. Edward doesn’t believe they can afford a war at this time and warns his Lord Protector there will be serious consequences if he loses.

Edward Seymour understands Scotland wants Mary to solidify a Scottish-French alliance by marrying French royalty. That would weaken England’s standing and Seymour will not allow that to happen.

A lavish ceremony with acrobatics and dancing is enjoyed by the court as Edward’s officially crowned king. During the ceremony, Princess Mary (Romola Garai) is drawn into a conversation with Ambassador Guzman (Olivier Huband) who desires to know who Spain believes rules England – the Lord Protector or the child King? Mary’s opinion as the daughter of Catherine of Aragon will sway Spain’s decision on what to believe.

“My brother is king. Your and my opinions, Ambassador, are best kept to ourselves for they are of no worth,” replies Princess Mary.

We’re provided our first look at Lady Jane Grey (Bella Ramsey) as she’s manipulated by her father, Henry (Leo Bill), into standing near young King Edward.

Princess Elizabeth leaves the festivities and wanders into the council room. She takes a seat at the head of the table and is surprised when Thomas Seymour appears. They have a brief conversation in which Princess Elizabeth confesses she longs to be able to make decisions for herself. However, she doesn’t admit to wanting power.

Thomas Seymour reveals many doors have opened since her father’s death and he’s unsure which ones to walk through. They discuss her father and Thomas assures her that while there’s a new king, her father will never be forgotten.

Princess Elizabeth cries, upset that although she was his daughter, she barely knew him. “Every lord and lady out there knew him better than me,” says Elizabeth, sobbing. “His children stand knowing least about him.”

Thomas attempts to comfort Elizabeth by explaining we always learn much more about our parents after they’re dead. And that’s even more true when it comes to kings.

The talk turns to marriage and Thomas confesses he earned a smack in the face from King Henry (and was sent away) for wanting to marry someone he shouldn’t.

The following day Catherine compliments Princess Elizabeth on her writing, recalling the beautiful book she made her father. Elizabeth wonders if her father had that book with him when he died and Catherine confesses she wasn’t with him at the time of his death. However, she assures Elizabeth that King Henry cherished it.

Elizabeth smiles and asks if they’ll be seeing more of the Lord High Admiral. Catherine can’t hide her shock and although it’s obvious she was unaware that is Thomas Seymour’s new title, she claims it slipped her mind.

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Alexandra Gilbreath and Alicia von Rittberg in ‘Becoming Elizabeth’ episode 1 (Photo Credit: Starz)

Later, Princess Elizabeth pretends her interest in Thomas Seymour only has to do with wanting to know more about the court. However, she’s unable to conceal the blush on her cheeks or the way her eyes sparkle when she thinks of Thomas. Yet, she’s also fully aware of her mother’s sordid reputation and worries people will also believe she’s also a whore.

Princess Elizabeth confesses she believes Thomas would make a perfect husband, given both their statuses.

While Elizabeth’s musing about marrying Thomas, the Lord High Admiral and Catherine Parr are secretly meeting with a priest while Thomas’ brother is off in Scotland. After much discussion, Catherine bribes the priest to perform the ceremony.

They agree to wait until the time is right to tell King Edward.

Edward Seymour and 16,000 men are prepared to take on the Scottish army in Scotland at Pinkie Cleugh. Pedro (Ekow Quartey) informs Edward he can end this war before it begins by agreeing to single combat. Edward declines, preferring to do battle.

Back at Chelsea Manor, Princess Elizabeth plays the piano while everyone relaxes. Thomas’ arrival makes at least two of the women giddy and Elizabeth sparks to the idea he’d like to prove his worth to her in a tournament after his brother returns. Thomas goes on and on about his impressive qualities, including his outstanding horsemanship skills.

Elizabeth believes he may be quite good at many things but hints that she’s a better rider. He bows to her skills and asks to be permitted to ride with her one day. Catherine drags Thomas away, obviously uncomfortable over the amount of flirting going on.

After Catherine and Thomas leave the room, Elizabeth and Kat discuss his apparent interest in her. Both women assume Elizabeth’s the only reason Thomas keeps showing up at Chelsea Manor.

Catherine pushes Thomas away, reminding him they must be the ones who break the news to King Edward. She chides him over his flirtatious behavior, but Thomas only has eyes for his new bride and pays little attention to her advice to leave Elizabeth alone.

A toast is made to King Edward VI as England’s resounding victory over Scotland is announced. Edward confides in Thomas that he doesn’t believe he needs to actually wed Mary, Queen of Scots; she simply needs to be brought to England. Thomas points out he needs to marry someone and Edward wonders if he can just marry for love.

They discuss Jane Grey as a potential wife, and Edward recalls playing cards with her as a child. That’s about all he knows about Jane.

King Edward thinks it’s time for his sisters to marry and that Princess Mary will need a strong man to bring her to “the true faith.” Edward hints that maybe Thomas is that man but Thomas brushes that off as Princess Elizabeth stares at him from across the table.

Moments later, Catherine and Thomas have a whispered conversation away from the table. Catherine thinks the timing is right to speak with King Edward. Thomas reminds her that what they’ve done is treason, and Catherine wants to hurry and talk to King Edward before the Lord Protector returns.

Catherine hurries away with King Edward as Princess Elizabeth takes the opportunity to chat with Thomas. He asks her to accompany him to speak to her brother and she follows, unaware of what’s about to be revealed.

As Thomas and Elizabeth join King Edward, the young monarch is rejoicing over Catherine’s marriage.

The mood is much darker when Thomas speaks with his brother. The Lord Protector forbids Thomas and Catherine from ever seeing King Edward again. Thomas angers his brother even more when he argues that he’d never have been allowed to marry either Princess Mary or Princess Elizabeth. Edward’s shocked his brother would even consider such a marriage a remote possibility.

Edward doesn’t believe his brother married Catherine for love, but Thomas reminds him they’ve been in love since before she married King Henry. There’s no love lost between the brothers and Thomas expresses his hope that Edward will ultimately die in war.

News arrives that Mary, Queen of Scots, has fled to France. King Edward’s enraged that they won the war but still Mary has escaped to France. He didn’t want to take her as his bride, but he also didn’t want France to have her. Money’s been wasted on war and King Edward’s upset that he announced they were victorious only to learn they won nothing.

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Bella Ramsey as Lady Jane Grey in ‘Becoming Elizabeth’ episode 1 (Photo Credit: Starz)

Meanwhile, Lady Jane Grey is moved into Chelsea Manor, much to Elizabeth’s dismay. Jane explains she’s being put under Catherine’s care because she’s in the line of succession, and Elizabeth points out she, Mary, and any children of Edward’s are ahead of her in that line. Jane argues Edward doesn’t have children and there’s a possibility both Mary and Elizabeth could be found illegitimate.

Elizabeth rushes to see Catherine and confronts her about her quick marriage after King Henry’s death and about moving a child who wants Edward’s throne into their home. Thomas makes his presence known and takes full blame for Jane moving into Chelsea Manor. He’ll move her out if Elizabeth so desires.

Thomas asks for a moment alone with Elizabeth and Catherine steps out. He confesses King Edward is interested in Jane, describing the girl as coming from an excellent family and being as meek as a mouse. Thomas is able to make Elizabeth laugh as they talk about their strong personalities, and then he reveals King Edward thought maybe he should marry Princess Mary. Thomas had no interest in that arrangement; plus his brother informed him he wasn’t meant to marry a princess.

“Anyway, if I had the choice of sisters do you think I would have chosen her?” asks Thomas.

The mood turns seductive as Thomas strokes her face and adds, “If only we were all free…free to act as we chose.”

Elizabeth moves toward him for a kiss but Thomas pulls away.




‘Squid Game’ Season 2 Teaser Features That Horrifying Doll

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Netflix just released the first super short teaser for the upcoming second season of Squid Game. The teaser was accompanied by a statement from Hwang Dong-hyuk, writer, director, and executive producer of the critically acclaimed, award-winning series, confirming the show’s been greenlit for season two.

“It took 12 years to bring the first season of Squid Game to life last year. But it took 12 days for Squid Game to become the most popular Netflix series ever. As the writer, director, and producer of Squid Game, a huge shout out to fans around the world. Thank you for watching and loving our show,” stated Hwang Dong-hyuk.

He added: “And now, Gi-hun returns. The Front Man returns. Season 2 is coming. The man in the suit with ddakji might be back. You’ll also be introduced to Young-hee’s boyfriend, Cheol-su.

Join us once more for a whole new round.”

The statement didn’t include any additional casting news (Lee Jung-jae and Lee Byung-hun will return) or a targeted premiere date.

Season one debuted in September 2021 and earned Screen Actors Guild, AFI, and Critics Choice awards. The cast includes Jung-jae, Park Hae-soo, Oh Yeong-su, Byung-hun, Hoyeon, and Wi Ha-Joon.

The season one plot, courtesy of Netflix:

“A mysterious invitation to join the game is sent to people at risk who are in dire need of money. 456 participants from all walks of life are locked into a secret location where they play games in order to win 45.6 billion won. Every game is a Korean traditional children’s game such as Red Light, Green Light, but the consequence of losing is death. Who will be the winner, and what is the purpose behind this game?”




Leah Rimini’s In, Matthew Morrison’s Out on ‘So You Think You Can Dance’

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Choreographer Mandy Moore (R) and contestants at the Los Angeles auditions for ‘SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE’ (Photo by Adam Rose © 2022 Fox Media LLC)

Fox’s long-delayed 17th season of So You Think You Can Dance has subbed in Emmy Award winner Leah Remini for exiting judge Matthew Morrison. Remini will be taking a seat alongside SYTYCD fan-favorite Stephen “tWitch” Boss and JoJo Siwa beginning with the show’s 300th episode.

Matthew Morrison’s exit was announced on May 25, 2022, with the former Glee star saying he’d broken “competition production protocols.” Morrison’s initial statement offered little in the way of explanation but he did express his regret in having to leave the series.

“After filming the audition rounds for the show and completing the selection of the 12 finalists, I did not follow competition production protocols, preventing me from being able to judge the competition fairly. I cannot apologize enough to all involved and I will be watching alongside you all on what I know will be one of the best seasons yet,” stated Morrison.

As more details emerged, it appeared Morrison had inappropriate interactions with a female contestant. He eventually took to Instagram to explain his side of the story.

“It’s really unfortunate that I have to sit here and defend myself and my family against blatantly untrue statements made anonymously, but I have nothing to hide. So, in the interest of transparency, I will read to you the one message that I wrote to a dancer on the show:

‘Hey, it’s Matthew. If you don’t mind, would love to get your number and talk you through some things.’ The end.”

He continued: “I sent this because this dancer and I both share a mutual respect for a choreographer that I’ve known for over 20 years and I was trying to help her get a job as a choreographer on the show. It’s devastating that we live in this world where gossip rules and people’s lives are thrown around as clickbait.”

Whatever the case/cause, Morrison’s off Fox’s dance competition series and Remini is in. She’ll debut as a regular judge on the Wednesday, June 15, 2022 episode which will introduce the top 12 dancers.

“I am thrilled to join So You Think You Can Dance on its milestone 300th episode,” said Remini. “I look forward to guiding these incredibly talented artists through this competition as a fan of the show and a great admirer of dancers. I can’t wait to see the artistry that the contestants bring to the stage!”

So You Think You Can Dance is experiencing the lowest ratings of its 17-season run. Season 17 episode one only drew in 2.1 million viewers and is down 23% compared to season 16’s numbers.




‘Yellowstone’ Season 5 Cast: Newcomers, Fan Favs, and Returning Guest Stars

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Cole Hauser, Kelly Reilly, and Kevin Costner in ‘Yellowstone’ season 4 episode 8 (Photo Credit: Paramount Network)

Paramount Network’s incredibly popular drama Yellowstone will be adding a few new faces to its ensemble for the upcoming fifth season. Kai Caster, Lainey Wilson, Lilli Kay, and Dawn Olivieri are joining the cast, with the network also confirming Josh Lucas, Jacki Weaver, Kylie Rogers, and Kyle Red Silverstein will reprise their roles.

The official announcement offered details on who the newcomers will be playing when the series returns for its fifth season on November 13, 2022:

· Kai Caster (American Horror Story) will play ‘Rowdy’, a young cowboy.
· Lainey Wilson will play a musician named ‘Abby.’
· Lilli Kay (Your Honor) will play ‘Clara Brewer’, the new assistant for one of the Duttons.
· Dawn Olivieri (1883) will play ‘Sarah Atwood’, a confident, corporate shark and a new arrival to Montana.

Plus, Mo Brings Plenty (“Mo”) and Wendy Moniz (“Governor Lynelle Perry”) have been upped to series regulars. Fan-favorite Jen Landon (“Teeter”) and Kathryn Kelly (“Emily”) were previously announced as being upped to series regulars for season five.

The cast is led by Oscar winner Kevin Costner as John Dutton. Returning cast members also include Luke Grimes as Kayce, Kelly Reilly as Beth, Wes Bentley as Jamie, and Cole Hauser as Rip. Kelsey Asbille stars as Monica, Brecken Merrill is Tate, Jefferson White plays Jimmy, Forrie Smith is Lloyd, Denim Richards is Colby, Ian Bohen is Ryan, Finn Little is Carter, Ryan Bingham is Walker, and Gil Birmingham is Thomas Rainwater.

Taylor Sheridan and John Linson co-created the series and serve as executive producers along with series star Kevin Costner, Art Linson, David C. Glasser, Bob Yari, and Stephen Kay.

The Yellowstone world has expanded to include 1883 (renewed for season two) starring Tim McGraw and Faith Hill as well as 1932 with Helen Mirren and Harrison Ford.

Paramount Network’s official Yellowstone synopsis:

“Produced by MTV Entertainment Studios and 101 Studios, Yellowstone chronicles the Dutton family, led by John Dutton (Kevin Costner), who controls the largest contiguous cattle ranch in the United States. Amid shifting alliances, unsolved murders, open wounds, and hard-earned respect – the ranch is in constant conflict with those it borders – an expanding town, an Indian reservation, and vicious business rivalries.”




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