HBO Max just released the official trailer and poster for Tokyo Vice, a crime drama starring Ansel Elgort (West Side Story) and Oscar nominee Ken Watanabe (The Last Samurai). The new trailer sets up Elgort as a reporter in Tokyo who digs for stories with help from Watanabe’s Hiroto Katagiri, a detective who investigates organized crime.
The season one cast also includes Oscar nominee Rinko Kikuchi (Babel), Rachel Keller (Legion), Ella Rumpf (Freud), Hideaki Ito (Tokkai – furyô saiken tokubetsu kaishû bu), Shô Kasamatsu (Love You as the World Ends), and Tomohisa Yamashita (The Head).
Tony Award winner J.T. Rogers created the series and serves as writer and executive producer. Elgort, Watanabe, Alan Poul, Jake Adelstein, Emily Gerson Saines, Brad Kane, Destin Daniel Cretton, Kayo Washio, and John Lesher also executive produce. Oscar-nominated filmmaker Michael Mann directed the series’ pilot and is involved as an executive producer.
HBO Max will launch the series with the release of the first three episodes on Thursday, April 7, 2022. Two new episodes drop each week, with the series finale set for April 28. Produced by Endeavor Content and WOWOW (Japan’s leading premium pay TV broadcaster), the series will debut in Japan on the WOWOW channel on April 7.
HBO Max released the following synopsis:
“Loosely inspired by American journalist Jake Adelstein’s non-fiction first-hand account of the Tokyo Metropolitan Police beat, the crime drama series, filmed on location in Tokyo, captures Adelstein’s (played by Ansel Elgort) daily descent into the neon-soaked underbelly of Tokyo in the late ‘90s, where nothing and no one is truly what or who they seem.”
Roger Frappier, Jane Campion, Kirsten Dunst, and Jesse Plemons accept the Best Picture award for “The Power of the Dog” at the 27th Annual Critics Choice Awards (Photo by Amy Sussman/Getty Images for Critics Choice Association)
The Power of the Dog earned Best Picture, Best Director, Best Adapted Screenplay, and Best Cinematography wins at the 2022 Critics Choice Awards. Hosted by Taye Diggs and Nicole Byer, the 27th Annual Critics Choice Awards honored the best in films and television of 2021, with The Power of the Dog‘s four wins leading the pack of movie nominees. Belfast and Dune followed with three wins each.
Ted Lasso topped the winners on the TV side with four awards including Best Comedy, Best Actor in a Comedy Series (Jason Sudeikis), Best Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series (Brett Goldstein), and Best Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series (Hannah Waddingham).
Additional multiple award winners included Succession (Best Drama, Best Supporting Actor, Best Supporting Actress), The White Lotus (Best Supporting Actor and Actress in a Limited Series), Squid Game (Best Foreign Language Series, Best Actor in a Drama Series), Mare of Easttown (Best Limited Series, Best Actress in a Limited Series), West Side Story (Best Supporting Actress, Best Editing), and The Eyes of Tammy Faye (Best Actress, Best Hair and Makeup).
Standout moments from this year’s awards show included Halle Berry’s powerful SeeHer Award acceptance speech and Billy Crystal’s entertaining speech while receiving the Lifetime Achievement Award from Jimmy Kimmel. And Dopesick‘s Michael Keaton delivered a passionate speech while picking up his Best Actor in a Limited Series award.
“The only thing I say about things in the world, I’m going to say thank you to fellow actor President Zelensky and keep up the fight. There’s only one way to change things, environmental, socially, racial justice, and social justice…two words – voting rights. Voting rights and voter suppression,” said Keaton.
The Critics Choice Awards aired live on The CW and TBS on Sunday, March 13th.
27TH ANNUAL CRITICS CHOICE AWARDS FILM NOMINEES AND WINNERS
BEST PICTURE
Belfast
CODA
Don’t Look Up
Dune
King Richard
Licorice Pizza
Nightmare Alley WINNER: The Power of the Dog tick, tick…Boom!
West Side Story
BEST ACTOR
Nicolas Cage – Pig
Benedict Cumberbatch – The Power of the Dog
Peter Dinklage – Cyrano
Andrew Garfield – tick, tick…Boom! WINNER: Will Smith – King Richard
Denzel Washington – The Tragedy of Macbeth
BEST ACTRESS WINNER: Jessica Chastain – The Eyes of Tammy Faye
Olivia Colman – The Lost Daughter Lady Gaga – House of Gucci
Alana Haim – Licorice Pizza Nicole Kidman – Being the Ricardos
Kristen Stewart – Spencer
BEST SUPPORTING ACTOR
Jamie Dornan – Belfast
Ciarán Hinds – Belfast WINNER: Troy Kotsur – CODA
Jared Leto – House of Gucci
J.K. Simmons – Being the Ricardos
Kodi Smit-McPhee – The Power of the Dog
BEST SUPPORTING ACTRESS
Caitríona Balfe – Belfast WINNER: Ariana DeBose – West Side Story
Ann Dowd – Mass
Kirsten Dunst – The Power of the Dog
Aunjanue Ellis – King Richard
Rita Moreno – West Side Story
BEST YOUNG ACTOR/ACTRESS WINNER: Jude Hill – Belfast
Cooper Hoffman – Licorice Pizza
Emilia Jones – CODA
Woody Norman – C’mon C’mon
Saniyya Sidney – King Richard
Rachel Zegler – West Side Story
BEST ACTING ENSEMBLE WINNER: Belfast
Don’t Look Up
The Harder They Fall
Licorice Pizza
The Power of the Dog
West Side Story
BEST DIRECTOR
Paul Thomas Anderson – Licorice Pizza
Kenneth Branagh – Belfast WINNER: Jane Campion – The Power of the Dog
Guillermo del Toro – Nightmare Alley
Steven Spielberg – West Side Story
Denis Villeneuve – Dune
BEST ORIGINAL SCREENPLAY
Paul Thomas Anderson – Licorice Pizza
Zach Baylin – King Richard WINNER: Kenneth Branagh – Belfast
Adam McKay, David Sirota – Don’t Look Up
Aaron Sorkin – Being the Ricardos
BEST ADAPTED SCREENPLAY WINNER: Jane Campion – The Power of the Dog
Maggie Gyllenhaal – The Lost Daughter
Siân Heder – CODA
Tony Kushner – West Side Story
Jon Spaihts, Denis Villeneuve, Eric Roth – Dune
BEST CINEMATOGRAPHY
Bruno Delbonnel – The Tragedy of Macbeth
Greig Fraser – Dune
Janusz Kaminski – West Side Story
Dan Laustsen – Nightmare Alley WINNER: Ari Wegner – The Power of the Dog
Haris Zambarloukos – Belfast
BEST PRODUCTION DESIGN
Jim Clay, Claire Nia Richards – Belfast
Tamara Deverell, Shane Vieau – Nightmare Alley
Adam Stockhausen, Rena DeAngelo – The French Dispatch
Adam Stockhausen, Rena DeAngelo – West Side Story WINNER: Patrice Vermette, Zsuzsanna Sipos – Dune
BEST EDITING WINNER: Sarah Broshar and Michael Kahn – West Side Story
Úna Ní Dhonghaíle – Belfast
Andy Jurgensen – Licorice Pizza
Peter Sciberras – The Power of the Dog
Joe Walker – Dune
BEST COSTUME DESIGN WINNER: Jenny Beavan – Cruella
Luis Sequeira – Nightmare Alley
Paul Tazewell – West Side Story
Jacqueline West, Robert Morgan – Dune
Janty Yates – House of Gucci
BEST HAIR AND MAKEUP
Cruella
Dune WINNER: The Eyes of Tammy Faye
House of Gucci
Nightmare Alley
BEST VISUAL EFFECTS WINNER: Dune
The Matrix Resurrections
Nightmare Alley
No Time to Die
Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings
BEST COMEDY
Barb & Star Go to Vista Del Mar
Don’t Look Up
Free Guy
The French Dispatch WINNER: Licorice Pizza
BEST ANIMATED FEATURE
Encanto
Flee
Luca WINNER: The Mitchells vs the Machines
Raya and the Last Dragon
BEST FOREIGN LANGUAGE FILM
A Hero WINNER: Drive My Car
Flee
The Hand of God
The Worst Person in the World
BEST SONG
Be Alive – King Richard
Dos Oruguitas – Encanto
Guns Go Bang – The Harder They Fall
Just Look Up – Don’t Look Up WINNER: No Time to Die – No Time to Die
BEST SCORE
Nicholas Britell – Don’t Look Up
Jonny Greenwood – The Power of the Dog
Jonny Greenwood – Spencer
Nathan Johnson – Nightmare Alley WINNER: Hans Zimmer – Dune
Succession’s Jeremy Strong, J. Smith-Cameron, Scott Ferguson, Brian Cox, Nicholas Braun and Kieran Culkin at the 27th Annual Critics Choice Awards (Photo by Randy Shropshire/Getty Images for Critics Choice Association)
27TH ANNUAL CRITICS CHOICE AWARDS TELEVISION NOMINEES AND WINNERS
BEST DRAMA SERIES
Evil (Paramount+)
For All Mankind (Apple TV+)
The Good Fight (Paramount+)
Pose (FX)
Squid Game (Netflix) WINNER: Succession (HBO)
This Is Us (NBC)
Yellowjackets (Showtime)
BEST ACTOR IN A DRAMA SERIES
Sterling K. Brown – This Is Us (NBC)
Mike Colter – Evil (Paramount+)
Brian Cox – Succession (HBO) WINNER: Lee Jung-jae – Squid Game (Netflix)
Billy Porter – Pose (FX)
Jeremy Strong – Succession (HBO)
BEST ACTRESS IN A DRAMA SERIES
Uzo Aduba – In Treatment (HBO)
Chiara Aurelia – Cruel Summer (Freeform)
Christine Baranski – The Good Fight (Paramount+)
Katja Herbers – Evil (Paramount+) WINNER: Melanie Lynskey – Yellowjackets (Showtime)
MJ Rodriguez – Pose (FX)
BEST SUPPORTING ACTOR IN A DRAMA SERIES
Nicholas Braun – Succession (HBO)
Billy Crudup – The Morning Show (Apple TV+) WINNER: Kieran Culkin – Succession (HBO)
Justin Hartley – This Is Us (NBC)
Matthew Macfadyen – Succession (HBO)
Mandy Patinkin – The Good Fight (Paramount+)
BEST SUPPORTING ACTRESS IN A DRAMA SERIES
Andrea Martin – Evil (Paramount+)
Audra McDonald – The Good Fight (Paramount+)
Christine Lahti – Evil (Paramount+)
J. Smith-Cameron – Succession (HBO) WINNER: Sarah Snook – Succession (HBO)
Susan Kelechi Watson – This Is Us (NBC)
BEST COMEDY SERIES
The Great (Hulu)
Hacks (HBO Max)
Insecure (HBO)
Only Murders in the Building (Hulu)
The Other Two (HBO Max)
Reservation Dogs (FX on Hulu) WINNER: Ted Lasso (Apple TV+)
What We Do in the Shadows (FX)
BEST ACTOR IN A COMEDY SERIES
Iain Armitage – Young Sheldon (CBS)
Nicholas Hoult – The Great (Hulu)
Steve Martin – Only Murders in the Building (Hulu)
Kayvan Novak – What We Do in the Shadows (FX)
Martin Short – Only Murders in the Building (Hulu) WINNER: Jason Sudeikis – Ted Lasso (Apple TV+)
BEST ACTRESS IN A COMEDY SERIES
Elle Fanning – The Great (Hulu)
Renée Elise Goldsberry – Girls5eva (Peacock)
Selena Gomez – Only Murders in the Building (Hulu)
Sandra Oh – The Chair (Netflix)
Issa Rae – Insecure (HBO) WINNER: Jean Smart – Hacks (HBO Max)
BEST SUPPORTING ACTOR IN A COMEDY SERIES
Ncuti Gatwa – Sex Education (Netflix) WINNER: Brett Goldstein – Ted Lasso (Apple TV+)
Harvey Guillén – What We Do in the Shadows (FX)
Brandon Scott Jones – Ghosts (CBS)
Ray Romano – Made for Love (HBO Max)
Bowen Yang – Saturday Night Live (NBC)
BEST SUPPORTING ACTRESS IN A COMEDY SERIES
Hannah Einbinder – Hacks (HBO Max)
Kristin Chenoweth – Schmigadoon! (Apple TV+)
Molly Shannon – The Other Two (HBO Max)
Cecily Strong – Saturday Night Live (NBC)
Josie Totah – Saved By the Bell (Peacock) WINNER: Hannah Waddingham – Ted Lasso (Apple TV+)
BEST LIMITED SERIES
Dopesick (Hulu)
Dr. Death (Peacock)
It’s a Sin (HBO Max)
Maid (Netflix) WINNER: Mare of Easttown (HBO)
Midnight Mass (Netflix)
The Underground Railroad (Amazon Prime Video)
WandaVision (Disney+)
BEST MOVIE MADE FOR TELEVISION
Come From Away (Apple TV+)
List of a Lifetime (Lifetime)
The Map of Tiny Perfect Things (Amazon Prime Video)
Robin Roberts Presents: Mahalia (Lifetime) WINNER: Oslo (HBO)
Zoey’s Extraordinary Christmas (The Roku Channel)
BEST ACTOR IN A LIMITED SERIES OR MOVIE MADE FOR TELEVISION
Olly Alexander – It’s a Sin (HBO Max)
Paul Bettany – WandaVision (Disney+)
William Jackson Harper – Love Life (HBO Max)
Joshua Jackson – Dr. Death (Peacock) WINNER: Michael Keaton – Dopesick (Hulu)
Hamish Linklater – Midnight Mass (Netflix)
BEST ACTRESS IN A LIMITED SERIES OR MOVIE MADE FOR TELEVISION
Danielle Brooks – Robin Roberts Presents: Mahalia (Lifetime)
Cynthia Erivo – Genius: Aretha (National Geographic)
Thuso Mbedu – The Underground Railroad (Amazon Prime Video)
Elizabeth Olsen – WandaVision (Disney+)
Margaret Qualley – Maid (Netflix) WINNER: Kate Winslet – Mare of Easttown (HBO)
BEST SUPPORTING ACTOR IN A LIMITED SERIES OR MOVIE MADE FOR TELEVISION WINNER: Murray Bartlett – The White Lotus (HBO)
Zach Gilford – Midnight Mass (Netflix)
William Jackson Harper – The Underground Railroad (Amazon Prime Video)
Evan Peters – Mare of Easttown (HBO)
Christian Slater – Dr. Death (Peacock)
Courtney B. Vance – Genius: Aretha (National Geographic)
BEST SUPPORTING ACTRESS IN A LIMITED SERIES OR MOVIE MADE FOR TELEVISION WINNER: Jennifer Coolidge – The White Lotus (HBO)
Kaitlyn Dever – Dopesick (Hulu)
Kathryn Hahn – WandaVision (Disney+)
Melissa McCarthy – Nine Perfect Strangers (Hulu)
Julianne Nicholson – Mare of Easttown (HBO)
Jean Smart – Mare of Easttown (HBO)
BEST FOREIGN LANGUAGE SERIES
Acapulco (Apple TV+)
Call My Agent! (Netflix)
Lupin (Netflix)
Money Heist (Netflix)
Narcos: Mexico (Netflix) WINNER: Squid Game (Netflix)
BEST ANIMATED SERIES
Big Mouth (Netflix)
Bluey (Disney+)
Bob’s Burgers (Fox)
The Great North (Fox)
Q-Force (Netflix) WINNER: What If…? (Disney+)
BEST TALK SHOW
The Amber Ruffin Show (Peacock)
Desus & Mero (Showtime)
The Kelly Clarkson Show (NBC) WINNER: Last Week Tonight with John Oliver (HBO)
Late Night with Seth Meyers (NBC)
Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen (Bravo)
BEST COMEDY SPECIAL WINNER: Bo Burnham: Inside (Netflix)
Good Timing with Jo Firestone (Peacock)
James Acaster: Cold Lasagne Hate Myself 1999 (Vimeo)
Joyelle Nicole Johnson: Love Joy (Peacock)
Nate Bargatze: The Greatest Average American (Netflix)
Trixie Mattel: One Night Only (YouTube)
Caitriona Balfe and Sam Heughan in ‘Outlander’ season 6 episode 2 (Photo Credit: Starz)
Before we delve into this Outlander season six episode two recap, let’s take a quick look back at the events of the season six premiere. Claire’s self-medicating with ether (which wasn’t in the books) and Fergus is hitting the bottle to the point he’s no longer capable of helping a ready-to-deliver Marsali. Plus, Fraser’s Ridge’s welcomed a man who butted heads with Jamie in Ardsmuir Prison, something which will certainly cause additional stress among the settlers at a particularly precarious time.
Starz’s Outlander season six episode two – “Allegiance” – begins with Jamie (Sam Heughan), the newly appointed Indian agent, and Ian (John Bell) meeting with the Cherokee. They request more guns and Jamie isn’t certain that’s possible. The King might be leery of arming the Cherokee to fight the British. Chief Bird-Who-Sings-In-The-Morning (Glen Gould) warns Jamie they’ll defend their land from trespassers and reminds him they’ve fought alongside the British before.
Back on Fraser’s Ridge, Tom Christie (Mark Lewis Jones) allows Claire (Caitriona Balfe) to remove his stitches but not to mend his right hand. He’s decided it’s God’s will, but Claire believes he’s simply scared. She explains she’ll use ether to knock him out and he won’t feel any pain. Tom remains stubbornly set against allowing her to help.
Claire invites Malva (Jessica Reynolds) to join her to check on Marsali (Lauren Lyle) the following day, but Allan (Alexander Vlahos) claims his sister’s too busy.
That evening at the Cherokee encampment Jamie’s roused from sleep by a strange woman joining him in bed. Ian points out there are actually two women who want to bed him, and that it must be an honor and a privilege to lie with the King’s agent.
Ian chuckles at Jamie’s plight as the women continue to attempt to arouse Jamie. Ian finally tries to explain to the women why Jamie can’t sleep with them, making up a story about the Creator coming to Jamie and making him promise not to lie with a woman until he supplies the Cherokee with more guns.
Ian laughs as he translates the women. One’s disappointed because Jamie’s apparently well endowed. The other’s okay since Jamie may have given her a red-haired baby – and that wouldn’t go over well among the Cherokee.
As they leave, Jamie warns Ian he’d be advised to stifle his glee.
The following morning Malva shows up at Marsali’s to watch Claire perform the examination. Claire explains what she’s doing as Marsali indicates she’s beyond ready to get this baby out of her womb.
Claire once again notices the bruises on Marsali’s wrists but doesn’t mention them in front of Malva. After the girl leaves, Claire asks about Fergus and Marsali blames the bruising on falls. Claire’s worried about some swelling and headaches Marsali’s experiencing and suggests she move to the big house until she delivers.
Claire asks, again, about the origin of the bruises and Marsali finally admits Fergus grabbed her arm.
Of course Marsali blames herself for Fergus’ behavior and reveals Fergus is drinking because he’s ashamed he didn’t do a better job of protecting them against the Browns. He refuses to believe it wasn’t his fault.
Claire returns home and imagines she hears Lionel Brown. Clearly suffering from PTSD, Claire administers a dose of ether to temporarily block out the memories of the kidnapping and rape.
Over at the Mackenzie place, Roger (Richard Rankin) returns home to find Brianna (Sophie Skelton) working on white phosphorus. Roger’s worried it’ll explode but Brianna explains she’s packed it in water, so it won’t burst into flames.
Her goal: to make matches!
Roger tells Brianna that Tom Christie has invited him to deliver a sermon at the funeral of an elderly woman from their group who suddenly passed away.
Jamie returns home and he’s in a randy mood, declaring he must have his gorgeous wife the second he’s in her presence. Afterward, Claire jokes that she’s smiling because she’s trying to rank his words. “I like you…I love you…I worship you…I must have my c*ck inside you…in terms of their relative sincerity,” says a satisfied Claire. Jamie claims he meant every word – especially the last one!
The conversation turns serious as Jamie wonders if Claire remembers whose side the Cherokee fought on during the Revolutionary War. Claire’s sorry she doesn’t know the answer, and Jamie explains he doesn’t want to arm a potential enemy. If he doesn’t give them weapons, they’ll probably fight alongside him and the rebels. If he does, it’s likely they’ll fight for the Crown.
Claire correctly points out they’ll lose either way.
Ian interrupts their alone time to announce Major Donald MacDonald (Robin Laing) has arrived, and Jamie’s able to ask him about the Cherokees’ loyalty to the Crown. Ian’s listening in as Jamie skirts the Cherokees’ demands for guns and instead tells MacDonald about not wanting trespassers on their land. Ian’s about to mention the guns when MacDonald begins sneezing. He’s allergic to cats and Jamie believes adorable Adso must be close by.
MacDonald excuses himself, leaving Ian to question his uncle. Jamie reminds him it’s not his place to speak with MacDonald, but Ian doesn’t understand why he didn’t pass along the Cherokees’ requests for guns. Jamie admits Claire’s unsure what happens to the Cherokee during the war and finally reveals to Ian that those loyal to the Crown will lose the war.
Ian wonders which side they’ll take, and Jamie confirms he’ll fight alongside the rebels. They will win the war, but the fate of the Cherokee is unclear. “It would be a shame if our Indian neighbors became our enemies,” says Ian.
Ian confirms he’ll stand by Jamie, and Jamie hopes Ian will keep all this to himself. “For those of us that have this knowledge of the future, it must inform our decisions,” explains Jamie. This knowledge is both a blessing and a curse.
Later, Jamie and Claire join those gathered for Grannie Wilson’s funeral. Roger’s leading the group in prayer when suddenly the elderly woman begins breathing. She sucks in air and Claire suggests they make the woman comfortable. Grannie Wilson’s capable of speaking and Tom Christie is certain this is the devil’s work. It’s not…it’s an aortic aneurysm that made her pass out and feel cold. She’s going to die…really, truly, die…within the next few minutes.
Grannie Wilson uses this borrowed time to insult her son for the cheap funeral and for stealing her brooch. Roger ends their argument and suggests they make peace before she passes away. Ultimately, she forgives her son and assures him she’s not afraid of death as one last breath escapes her lips.
Sophie Skelton and Richard Rankin in ‘Outlander’ season 6 episode 2 (Photo Credit: Starz)
That evening at dinner Brianna announces she has exciting news and everyone jumps to the conclusion she’s pregnant. Jamie leaps to his feet to deliver a toast and Brianna has to quickly put an end to the celebration. She’s not pregnant but she did discover matches, an achievement that appears to be a real letdown compared to the possibility of another child.
Roger announces he’s been asked by Tom to fill in as a minister until the real one arrives. And Claire’s been told to never visit the church again because the new settlers think she’s a witch. Obviously, she’s not about to comply with their demands.
Marsali suddenly lets out a gasp of pain and tells Claire something feels wrong. They move her to Claire’s surgery and Claire monitors her progress. When nothing happens for hours, it’s very apparent Claire’s concerned for the baby and Marsali’s health. She confesses she doesn’t feel prepared for this situation and that if she performs a caesarian Marsali could die. Jamie’s upset Fergus is still out drinking, aware Fergus will blame himself if something happens to Marsali or the baby.
Jamie tasks Roger with fetching Fergus while Malva arrives to help Claire.
Roger finds Fergus hitting the bottle and warns him he’ll regret it if he doesn’t immediately go to Marsali. Fergus tries to send Roger away but Roger refuses to leave. “Your wife is in harm’s way! I don’t know what it is that has you in this state but it doesn’t matter. Marsali needs you now,” says Roger, inches from Fergus’s face.
Roger orders Fergus to pull himself together and be the man he promised Marsali he’d be.
Back at the big house, Adso curls up and comforts Marsali. Marsali speaks out loud to the cat (but really to Claire), telling the kitty she doesn’t want Claire to do an autopsy on her if she dies. Claire chuckles and Marsali turns serious, confessing she knows Claire’s worried.
Marsali asks for paper to write to her mom, and Claire promises she’ll do everything in her power to keep her safe.
Fergus arrives and Marsali explains the baby needs to come quickly. She asks for his help and Fergus swears he’s there for her, caressing her belly as Marsali visibly relaxes. Fergus explains to Claire that he learned in the brothel suckling the woman’s breasts can get the baby moving.
Claire admits she’s heard of it and steps out of the room to give them privacy.
Marsali admits to her husband she believes she’s going to die, but Fergus says he won’t let her go. They passionately kiss as they reconnect, and soon those gathered outside the room begin to hear grunting. Jamie’s worried Marsali isn’t safe, but the women can only smile as they realize what’s happening. Jamie finally figures it out and leaves the house, as does Brianna.
Malva remains behind and is shocked to learn women can actually enjoy sex. Claire gives a brief rundown on the birds and the bees, assuring the young girl women definitely can enjoy it.
Brianna finds Ian outside saying a prayer for the baby. He asks if she knows anything more about after the war, and she reveals the country will be called the United States of America. He wonders if the Indians will be a part of the new nation, and Brianna explains they’ll be lied to and forced to live far from their homes.
Ian’s upset to learn settlers will keep coming and will take what they want from the Indians. Ian feels responsible for what happens, given that he’s now aware of their future.
Malva retrieves Brianna and Ian because the baby’s on its way!
Claire and Malva help Marsali push as Claire explains the head’s rather large. The baby – a boy – finally arrives and Fergus rejoins his wife in Claire’s surgery.
Fergus speaks to his newborn but then suddenly hands him back to Claire as he realizes Marsali’s given birth to a dwarf. Fergus leaves but not before saying a word Marsali doesn’t recognize. Claire explains the baby’s a dwarf, and those gathered watch as Claire hands Marsali her new baby boy. Marsali cradles her baby and looks at him with pure love, declaring he’s beautiful.
The following day Jamie helps pack up Mr. Bug’s wagon for a trip to sell goods, including pelts, in Cross Creek. Jamie asks him to stop at River Run to see if his aunt has any letters for him. Lizzie and Mrs. Bug also help with provisions, and Lizzie wishes Keziah Beardsley a safe trip. She assures him she’ll try and keep his twin brother out of trouble while he’s gone.
Jamie spots Chief Bird and the Cherokee leaders in his field and they demand to know if Jamie relayed their requests for guns. Jamie admits he didn’t and claims it’s for the best. They’re unhappy with his decision and leave, warning Jamie they’ll see him again.
After they leave, Ian informs Jamie he doesn’t agree with his decision. He reveals Brianna told him what will happen to the Indians and Ian believes they deserve to protect themselves. He promises he’ll help them get guns – even if Jamie won’t.
As the rain pours down, Brianna and Jamie have a chat on the porch. She catches him up on the building of the church and Jamie explains a church in Tom Christie’s hand is basically a weapon of war.
Jamie pays a visit to Tom at the site of the new church and reminds him of his Freemason’s vow. Tom confirms he didn’t forget about it and Jamie asks for the church to become a meeting house for everyone – whether Catholic or Protestant – who has God in their hearts. Jamie clarifies that “everyone” includes Claire. He warns Tom against anyone ever accusing her of witchcraft again.
Tom wonders if this means he needs to bring down the steeple, but Jamie wants it to stay up. In fact, he’d like it to include a bell to call everyone to worship or to their lessons.
As he’s walking away, he suggests Tom add windowpanes.
Although Tom held his tongue while speaking with Jamie, he doesn’t feel the need for such restraint when speaking with Malva. He screams when he learns there isn’t any milk and accuses Malva of having a dark soul, just like her mother.
He takes off his belt but isn’t able to deliver a whipping because of his injured hand. Malva smiles at her father’s situation and he demands she “take that look” off her face.
Ian cradles Henri Christian and speaks Mohawk to the wee boy. He explains to Marsali he said a blessing that called upon the wind to welcome him, the sky to give him shelter, and the water and the air to yield him food.
Jamie rides up to Marsali’s place and overhears the blessing. He also overhears Ian confess he had a child with his Mohawk wife. Ian believes Fergus is grieving but will return.
Meanwhile, Tom Christie tells Claire he’s changed his mind and would like her to fix his hand. Claire reminds him his left hand has to heal first.
Prior to bed, Jamie pens a letter to Governor Martin asking for weapons. He confesses he changed his mind after learning Ian had a child. Claire can’t believe it, and Jamie says they shouldn’t bring it up since Ian only told Marsali. Jamie thinks this explains why Ian’s allegiance is to the Indians. “And my allegiance is to him,” adds Jamie.
Netflix has confirmed a Wednesday, June 22, 2022 premiere date for the much-anticipated release of The Umbrella Academy season three. Series creator, executive producer, and showrunner Steve Blackman made the announcement at SXSW, with the streaming service debuted a short season three premiere date teaser alongside Blackman’s announcement.
The first two official season three photos also arrived with the premiere date announcement.
The Umbrella Academy stars Elliot Page as Viktor Hargreeves, Tom Hopper as Luther Hargreeves, David Castañeda as Diego Hargreeves, Robert Sheehan as Klaus Hargreeves, Aidan Gallagher as Number Five, and Emmy Raver-Lampman as Allison Hargreeves. Justin H. Min plays Ben Hargreeves, Colm Feore is Reginald Hargreeves, Ritu Arya is Lila Pitts, Justin Cornwell is Marcus, Britne Oldford is Fei, Jake Epstein is Alphonso, Genesis Rodriguez is Sloane, and Cazzie David plays Jayme.
Season three’s executive producers include Jeff F. King, Keith Goldberg, and Mike Richardson. King also directs and The Umbrella Academy comic book series creators Gerard Way and Gabriel Bá co-executive produce. The series is a UCP (a division of Universal Studio Group) production.
Netflix released the following season three synopsis:
After putting a stop to 1963’s doomsday, the Umbrella Academy return home to the present, convinced they prevented the initial apocalypse and fixed this godforsaken timeline once and for all. But after a brief moment of celebration, they realize things aren’t exactly (okay, not at all) how they left them. Enter the Sparrow Academy. Smart, stylish, and about as warm as a sea of icebergs, the Sparrows immediately clash with the Umbrellas in a violent face-off that turns out to be the least of everyone’s concerns.
Navigating challenges, losses, and surprises of their own – and dealing with an unidentified destructive entity wreaking havoc in the Universe (something they may have caused) — now all they need to do is convince Dad’s new and possibly better family to help them put right what their arrival made wrong. Will they find a way back to their pre-apocalyptic lives? Or is this new world about to reveal more than just a hiccup in the timeline?
Apple TV+ just released a trailer for the upcoming documentary series They Call Me Magic, a four-part series that delves into the life and career of NBA superstar Earvin “Magic” Johnson. The former NBA star participated in the docuseries and opens up about his incredible basketball career as well as living with HIV.
Apple TV+ will release all four parts on Friday, April 22, 2022.
Rick Famuyiwa (Dope) directed the docuseries, with Bryn Mooser, Rafael Marmor, Christina Arquette, John Terzian, and Jeremy Allen executive producing.
Apple TV+ released the following description of the documentary series:
“They Call Me Magic offers a rare glimpse into the incredible real-life story of Johnson, who left his mark on history through his work — both on and off the court — and continues to impact our culture today.
With unprecedented access, the docuseries explores Earvin ‘Magic’ Johnson’s remarkable journey from being the face of the Los Angeles Lakers and cementing himself as an all-time NBA legend, to changing the conversation around HIV, and transforming into a successful entrepreneur and community activist.
From his humble beginnings in Lansing, Michigan to becoming the global force he is today, They Call Me Magic features intimate interviews with Magic, his family, and an all-star lineup, as the docuseries charts the cinematic life of one of the biggest cultural icons of our era.”
Earvin “Magic” Johnson in “They Call Me Magic,” premiering globally April 22, 2022 on Apple TV+.
The team protects an attorney general on CBS’s FBI: International season one episode 14, “The Kill List.” Directed by David Barrett and written by Wade McIntyre, episode 14 will air on Tuesday, March 22, 2022 at 9pm ET/PT.
The season one cast includes Luke Kleintank as Special Agent Scott Forrester, Heida Reed as Special Agent Jamie Kellett, Carter Redwood as Special Agent Andre Raines, Vinessa Vidotto as Special Agent Cameron Vo, and Christiane Paul as Europol Agent Katrin Jaeger.
Guest stars include Brandon Prado, Barbara Eve Harris, Jeremy Holm, Attila Árpa, Amanda Victoria Vilanova, and Connor Price.
“The Kill List” Plot: The Fly Team must figure out how to keep the U.S. attorney general safe amid a possible security breach while she’s in Hungary for an important meeting. Also, Raines’ sister is in Budapest.
FBI: International is the third iteration of the successful FBI brand that follows the elite operatives of the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s International Fly Team. Headquartered in Budapest, they travel the world with the mission of tracking and neutralizing threats against American citizens wherever they may be, putting their lives on the line to protect the U.S. and its people.
The Fly Team’s Special Agent Scott Forrester, their accomplished and dedicated leader, puts his missions ahead of his personal life and is rarely seen without the team’s “secret weapon” – their trusty Schutzhund dog, Tank. Second in command is Special Agent Jamie Kellett, not afraid to tussle – in an alley or courtroom – and her extensive network of informants is a powerful resource. Special Agent Andre Raines shines in the field and makes good use of his accounting background in tracking criminal enterprises’ moving money; and the group’s newest member is Special Agent Cameron Vo, a competitive West Point grad who excels at interrogation and strategy.
A key part of the mix is the unflappable Europol Agent Katrin Jaeger, a multilinguistic liaison between the FBI Fly Team and each host country they inhabit. Always at the scene where American interests are at risk, FBI: International is a globe-trotting depiction of law enforcement overseas.
NBC’s This Is Us season six episode eight kicks off a Big Three trilogy of episodes. Directed by Milo Ventimiglia and airing on March 15, 2022, “Guitar Man” focuses on Kevin and his attempts to be a good dad.
The sixth and final season stars Milo Ventimiglia as Jack Pearson, Mandy Moore as Rebecca Pearson, Sterling K. Brown as Randall, Chrissy Metz as Kate, Justin Hartley as Kevin, Susan Kelechi Watson as Beth Pearson, and Chris Sullivan as Toby.
“Guitar Man” Plot: Kevin takes the twins to the cabin in hopes of proving himself as a father.
The Plot, Courtesy of NBC:
Everyone has a family. And every family has a story. This Is Us chronicles the Pearson family across the decades: from Jack (Ventimiglia) and Rebecca (Moore) as young parents in the 1980s to their kids (the big three), Kevin (Hartley), Kate (Chrissy Metz) and Randall (Brown) searching for love and fulfillment in the present day along with Toby (Sullivan) and Beth (Kelechi Watson).
This grounded, life-affirming dramedy reveals how the tiniest events in our lives impact who we become, and how the connections we share with each other can transcend time, distance and even death.
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Season five episode 12 of ABC’s Station 19 finds the crew participating in the opening of the Dean Miller Memorial Clinic. Episode 12 – “In My Tree” – will air on Thursday, March 17, 2022 at 8pm ET/PT.
The season five cast includes Jaina Lee Ortiz as Andy Herrera, Jason George as Ben Warren, Boris Kodjoe as Robert Sullivan, and Grey Damon as Jack Gibson. Barrett Doss plays Victoria Hughes, Jay Hayden is Travis Montgomery, Danielle Savre is Maya Bishop, Stefania Spampinato is Carina DeLuca, and Carlos Miranda plays Theo Ruiz.
“In My Tree” Plot: The Dean Miller Memorial Clinic has its opening day. Meanwhile, Sullivan gives Beckett an ultimatum, and the crew responds to a skydiving incident.
Station 19, currently in its fifth season, follows a group of heroic Seattle firefighters as they put their lives and hearts on the line. Station 19 takes us inside the tough, tight-knit and sometimes heartbreaking world of the city’s bravest first responders.
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CBS’s FBI is taking a two week break and will return on March 22, 2022 with season four episode 15, “Scar Tissue.” Directed by Lisa Robinson from a script by Heather Michaels, episode 15 features Nestor Serrano guest starring as Isobel’s father, Robert.
Missy Peregrym stars as Special Agent Maggie Bell, Zeeko Zaki is Special Agent Omar Adom ‘OA’ Zidan, and Jeremy Sisto plays Assistant Special Agent in Charge Jubal Valentine. The season four cast also includes Alana De La Garza as Special Agent in Charge Isobel Castille, John Boyd as Special Agent Stuart Scola, and Katherine Renee Turner as Special Agent Tiffany Wallace.
Recurring cast members include James Chen, Roshawn Franklin, Vedette Lim, Roshawn Franklin, and Thomas Philip O’Neill.
“Scar Tissue” Plot: The team realizes they have a cross-country serial killer on their hands after another body is found bound with the same sophisticated knot as their local victim. Also, the case has ties to Isobel’s father, Robert (Serrano), and his hotel, leading to revelations about their fractured relationship.
Titus Welliver slips back into his role as Harry Bosch in the Bosch spinoff, Bosch: Legacy. IMDB TV just debuted the teaser trailer for the new series which finds the former LA detective forced into working with an old enemy.
In addition to Titus Welliver, Mimi Rogers (Mad Men) reprises her role as Honey “Money” Chandler and Madison Lintz (The Walking Dead) is back as Maddie. Newcomers to the world of Bosch include Stephen A. Chang, Denise Sanchez, Kate Burton, Jai Rodriguez, and Michael Rose as recurring guest stars. David Moses, William Devane, Phil Morris, Steven Flynn, Aisha Kabia, and Danielle Larracuente also guest star.
Produced by Fabel Entertainment, the new series is executive produced by Welliver, author Michael Connelly, Eric Overmyer, Tom Bernardo, Henrik Bastin, and Pieter Jan Brugge. Zetna Fuentes directed the pilot and also executive produces.
IMDB TV has set a Friday, May 6, 2022 premiere date.
The streaming service released the following description of the Bosch spinoff:
Legacy matters, and Harry Bosch is hell-bent on leaving behind a legacy he’s proud of. After leaving the Los Angeles Police Department as a detective, Bosch’s (Titus Welliver) captivating story continues, working with former enemy and top-notch attorney, Honey “Money” Chandler (Rogers). The only thing they can agree on? Finding justice. Meanwhile, his daughter, Maddie (Lintz) follows in his footsteps as a rookie patrol officer with the LAPD.
Loosely based on the hybrid novel The Wrong Side of Goodbye from acclaimed author Michael Connelly, and a spinoff of the longest-running Prime Video Original, Bosch, the first season of Bosch: Legacy follows former LAPD detective Harry Bosch as he begins a new chapter as a private investigator. His first job calls him to the estate of ailing billionaire Whitney Vance, where Bosch is tasked with finding Vance’s only potential heir. Along the way, Bosch finds himself clashing with powerful figures who have a vested interest in the heir not being found.
Researching the family tree, he uncovers shocking revelations that span generations, all while billions of dollars remain on the line. Without the badge and a preference for old-school tactics, Bosch finds an invaluable resource in Maurice “Mo” Bassi (Chang), a tech-forward gadget whiz who also shares Bosch’s fondness for smooth jazz and commitment to justice.
Following in her father’s footsteps, Maddie, a rookie patrol officer with the LAPD, is paired with Reina Vasquez (Sanchez), a no-nonsense, hard-charging training officer. As Maddie patrols the streets of Los Angeles, she grapples with what kind of cop she wants to be. Her father—who continues to live by the code that everybody counts, or nobody counts—believes the issue is clear: Being a cop is either a mission or just a job.
