Season two of Fox’s Doc continues with episode seven, which finds TJ helping out a social media influencer—among other storylines. Episode seven, “What I Did for Love,” will air on Tuesday, November 11, 2025 at 9pm ET/PT.
Molly Parker stars as Dr. Amy Larsen, Omar Metwally plays Dr. Michael Hamda, Felicity Huffman is Dr. Joan Ridley, Amirah Vann is Dr. Gina Walker, and Charlotte Fountain-Jardim plays Katie Hamda. Jon Ecker is Dr. Jake Heller and Anya Banerjee plays Dr. Sonya Maitra.
“What I Did for Love” Plot: Amy and Gina, with an assist from Jake, team up to help a victim of domestic abuse, while TJ finds himself in the spotlight when he, Sonya, and Liz treat a social media influencer. Also, Hannah and Charlie conspire to destroy Amy.
“Inspired by a true story and based on the hit eponymous Italian drama series, Doc begins its second season of the life-affirming medical drama following the heartbreak and victories of hard-charging, brilliant physician DR. AMY LARSEN (Parker) as she rebuilds her life after a car crash erased eight years of her memory. This season, Amy will continue to confront hard truths about her missing years, work to repair fractured relationships and seek to reconcile the person she used to be with the one everyone else has come to know.
Determined to get her memory back and piece together who she really is, Amy’s goal is to become the doctor she used to be in those missing years and to eventually, once again, be Chief of Internal Medicine. In the interim, her ex-husband/Westside Hospital’s Chief Medical Officer, DR. MICHAEL HAMDA (Metwally) fills the position with Amy’s former mentor and friend DR. JOAN RIDLEY (Huffman), whose motives and priorities remain hidden, just as long as Amy still can’t recall Joan’s life-changing secret. Amy’s best friend and colleague, DR. GINA WALKER (Vann), is weary of Joan’s motives and continues to be a beacon of support for those around her, while finally learning to put on her own oxygen mask first.
While relearning eight years of medical advancements is complicated, it pales in comparison to learning to navigate her new/old/current romantic entanglements. Amy continues to fight her feelings and let Michael go, especially now with the birth of his son with his new wife, bringing up emotions for both Amy and their daughter KATIE HAMDA (Fountain-Jardim). Amy’s on-again, off-again relationship with Chief Resident DR. JAKE HELLER (Ecker) is a bit more delicate as he struggles to protect his heart from her this time around. However, DR. SONYA MAITRA (Banerjee) would only be too glad to pick up the pieces, navigating the balance between her feelings for Jake and her complicated resentment towards Amy.
The second season of Doc begins as Amy’s past comes back to haunt her when a desperate father sacrifices everything to secure his daughter’s heart transplant. Chaos and confusion reverberate through the hallways of Westside Medical when a subsequent high-stakes emergency leaves a doctor’s life in the balance.”
Maggie’s surprised to discover a murderer is working off a list on CBS’s FBI season eight, episode five. Directed by Alex Chapple, episode five – “Falsetto” – will air on Monday, November 10, 2025 at 9pm ET/PT.
Missy Peregrym stars as Special Agent Maggie Bell, Zeeko Zaki plays Special Agent Omar Adom “OA” Zidan, Jeremy Sisto returns as Assistant Special Agent in Charge Jubal Valentine, Alana De La Garza is Special Agent in Charge Isobel Castille, John Boyd stars as Special Agent Stuart Scola, and Juliana Aidén Martinez plays Eva Ramos.
“Falsetto” Plot: Maggie partners with Eva to hunt a killer after a shocking daytime stabbing in an NYC park. After a subsequent murder, they realize the assassin has a hit list, begging the question: Who’s on it and who’s next?
FBI is a fast-paced drama about the inner workings of the New York office of the Federal Bureau of Investigation. This elite unit brings to bear all their talents, intellect, and technical expertise on major cases in order to keep New York and the country safe. Born into a multigenerational law enforcement family, Special Agent Maggie Bell commits deeply to the people she works with as well as those she protects.
Her partner is Special Agent Omar Adom “OA” Zidan, a West Point graduate via Bushwick who spent two years undercover for the DEA before being cherry-picked by the FBI. Overseeing them is Special Agent in Charge Isobel Castille, who operates under intense pressure and has undeniable command authority.
The team also includes Assistant Special Agent in Charge Jubal Valentine, the nerve center of the office whose ability to easily relate to and engage with both superiors and subordinates makes him a master motivator, as well as Special Agent Stuart Scola, an Ivy League-educated Wall Streeter-turned-FBI agent. These first-class agents tenaciously investigate cases of tremendous magnitude, including terrorism, organized crime, and counterintelligence.
Season two, episode seven of Fox’s Murder in a Small Town finds the police department on the hunt for kidnappers. Episode seven, “This, That, and the Other Thing,” will air on Tuesday, November 11, 2025 at 8pm ET/PT.
Rossif Sutherland stars as Karl Alberg and Kristin Kreuk plays Cassandra Lee. Mya Lowe is Corporal Edwina Yen, Savonna Spracklin is Isabella Harbud, Aaron Douglas is Sergeant Sid Sokolowski, Fritzy-Klevans Destine is Constable Andy Kendrick, and Marcia Gay Harden is Mayor Christie Holman. The series also features Bethany Brown, Marci T. House, and Joshua Close.
“This, That, and the Other Thing” Plot: A dual kidnapping sends the Gibsons’ police force in a race against the clock, only to find out the criminals have a larger scheme at play. Work begins to seep into personal lives when Cassandra must make a tough call regarding budget issues with the city council.
Murder in a Small Town Description, Courtesy of Fox:
Murder in a Small Town follows Karl Alberg (Sutherland), who recently moved to the quiet coastal town of Gibsons to be the new police chief and quickly learns that this gentle paradise has more than its share of secrets. As a world-class detective, Karl calls upon all his skills to solve murders that, even in this seemingly idyllic setting, continue to wash up on his shore. Meanwhile, his deepening relationship with the town librarian Cassandra Lee (Kreuk) is challenged as her career and community involvement take her in new and unexpected directions.
In the second season, Karl’s jurisdiction expands, and he has to contend with an increased caseload and limited resources, investigating cases like a body found at a local wedding between members of two feuding families; a double kidnapping that may mask an even bigger crime; a pop star who retreated to Gibsons for a quiet vacation only to be followed by a dangerous stalker; and many more.
Academy Award-winner Marcia Gay Harden joins the cast as Mayor Christie Holman, a practicing doctor, beloved figure in the community, and a consummate political operator. She has the best interests of the people of Gibsons at heart but sometimes lets her personal interests take precedence, as she complicates life for Karl and Cassandra.
Oscar winner Helen Mirren will be the recipient of the 2026 Cecil B. DeMille Award, selected by the Golden Globes in recognition of her contributions to the world of entertainment. Mirren joins a list of recipients that includes Walt Disney, Audrey Hepburn, Sidney Poitier, Judy Garland, Elizabeth Taylor, Robert Redford, Barbra Streisand, Meryl Streep, Tom Hanks, and Oprah Winfrey.
“Helen Mirren is a force of nature and her career is nothing short of extraordinary,” said Helen Hoehne, President, Golden Globes. “Her transcendent performances and commitment to her craft continue to inspire generations of artists and audiences alike. It is a profound honor to present her with the Cecil B. DeMille Award.”
2026 will mark the first year that the Cecil B. DeMille Award and the Carol Burnett Award will be presented during Golden Eve, a new primetime special airing on Thursday, January 8th at 8pm ET/PT on CBS. The 83rd Annual Golden Globes will take place on Sunday, January 11, 2026 with Nikki Glaser as host.
In addition to winning the Best Actress Oscar for The Queen, Dame Helen Mirren has earned three Golden Globes and an Emmy, as well as Critics Choice, SAG, BAFTA, and Tony Awards. Mirren currently stars in MobLand and 1923 and recently completed work on Goodbye June alongside Toni Collette and Kate Winslet.
Cobra Kai‘s Xolo Maridueña has joined the cast of Netflix’s One Piece. Maridueña has boarded the series’ third season and will play Portgas D. Ace.
The popular series based on Eiichiro Oda bestselling manga series premiered on August 31, 2023. Season two is scheduled to launch on March 10, 2026. Netflix hasn’t confirmed a target date for season three, which is expected to begin filming in Cape Town, South Africa, soon.
Eiichiro Oda is involved as an executive producer along with Marty Adelstein, Becky Clements, Tetsu Fujimura, Chris Symes, Christoph Schrewe, and Steven Maeda. Joe Tracz and Ian Stokes serve as co-showrunners, writers, and executive producers.
Season two stars Iñaki Godoy as Monkey D. Luffy, Mackenyu as Roronoa Zoro, Emily Rudd as Nami, Jacob Romero as Usopp, and Taz Skylar as Sanji. Netflix recently announced Cole Escola (Search Party) will play fan-favorite character Bon Clay.
Netflix hasn’t released details on season three’s plot. Season two’s description reads:
“Netflix’s epic high-seas pirate adventure, One Piece, returns for season two—unleashing fiercer adversaries and the most perilous quests yet. Luffy and the Straw Hats set sail for the extraordinary Grand Line—a legendary stretch of sea where danger and wonder await at every turn. As they journey through this unpredictable realm in search of the world’s greatest treasure, they’ll encounter bizarre islands and a host of formidable new enemies.”
The first season of the Blue Bloods spinoff Boston Blue continues with an episode involving an armed fugitive. Season one episode four, “Rites of Passage,” will air on Friday, November 7, 2025 at 10pm ET/PT.
Donnie Wahlberg stars as Danny Reagan, Sonequa Martin-Green plays Lena Silver, Marcus Scribner is Jonah Silver, Maggie Lawson is Sarah Silver, and Mika Amonson is Sean Reagan. Gloria Reuben stars as Mae Silver and Ernie Hudson plays Reverend Edwin Peters.
“Rites of Passage” Plot: As the Silver family observes Yahrzeit to honor patriarch Ben Silver on the one-year anniversary of his death, Lena and Danny investigate the murder of a beloved shop owner. Meanwhile, Sarah responds to a hostage crisis and Mae faces a difficult legal decision. Jackeline Tejada directs and Pam Veasey wrote the script.
Donnie Wahlberg reprises his role as NYPD detective Danny Reagan in a universe expansion of the long-running top drama Blue Bloods. In this new series, Reagan takes a position with the Boston Police Department and is paired with Detective Lena Silver (Sonequa Martin-Green), the eldest daughter of a prominent law enforcement family.
The Silver family is comprised of Boston district attorney Mae Silver (Reuben), Boston PD detective Lena Silver, police superintendent Sarah Silver (Lawson), rookie cop Jonah Silver (Scribner) and renowned Baptist pastor Reverend Edwin Peters (Hudson). As Reagan settles into his new city, he also hopes to reconnect with his younger son, Sean (Amonsen), who is beginning his own career in Boston.
Executive producers include Donnie Wahlberg, Brandon Sonnier, Brandon Margolis, Jerry Bruckheimer, and KristieAnne Reed.
ABC’s celebrating the winter holidays with a new season of The Great Christmas Light Fight, CMA Country Christmas, and Kevin Costner Presents: The First Christmas. The network’s normal primetime shows, including Abbott Elementary and Shifting Gears, will feature holiday-themed episodes, along with a special holiday edition of What Would You Do?.
The Disney Parks Magical Christmas Day Parade, iHeartRadio Jingle Ball 2025, and New Year’s Rockin’ Eve with Ryan Seacrest air in December. The Sound of Music, Home Alone, and The Santa Clause return, and Prep & Landing has a new Christmas special.
ABC hits the hardwood on Christmas Day with five NBA games.
ABC’s Holiday Lineup
THURSDAY, NOV. 27
8:00-11:00 p.m. — The Wonderful World of Disney Presents “Mary Poppins”
Mary Poppins flies out of the windy London skies and into the home of two mischievous children. The spirited nanny turns every chore into a game and every day into a “Jolly Holiday” to reconnect the children with their parents.
SUNDAY, NOV. 30
8:01-8:30 p.m. — Disney’s “Prep & Landing”
A high-tech team of elves from an elite unit known as Prep and Landing ensures homes worldwide are prepared for Santa’s visit. An elf named Wayne and his idealistic partner, Lanny, encounter unexpected challenges that push them to their limits.
8:30-9:00 p.m. — Disney’s “Prep & Landing: Naughty vs. Nice”
The yuletide adventures of Christmas elves Lanny and Wayne continue. With the Big 2-5 fast approaching, Wayne and Lanny must race to recover classified North Pole technology that has fallen into the hands of a computer-hacking Naughty Kid!
9:00-9:31 p.m. — Disney’s “Prep & Landing: The Snowball Protocol”
Christmas elves Lanny and Wayne panic when their holiday missions go awry, leaving Wayne thinking he’s in BIG trouble with Santa and accidentally revealing other merry mishaps.
9:31-10:00 p.m. — “Olaf’s Frozen Adventure”
It’s the first holiday season since the gates reopened, and Olaf teams up with Sven on a merry mission to bring home the best traditions and save Anna and Elsa’s “first Christmas in forever.”
10:00-11:00 p.m. — “Santa Claus Is Comin’ to Town”
In the perennial favorite created in 1970 by Rankin-Bass Productions, Fred Astaire narrates this timeless tale of Kris Kringle (Mickey Rooney), a young boy with an immense desire to do good things for others.
MONDAY, DEC. 1
8:00-10:00 p.m. — The Wonderful World of Disney: Holiday Spectacular
The 10th annual seasonal celebration will feature new musical performances from Walt Disney World Resort in Florida; Disneyland Resort in California; and Aulani, a Disney Resort & Spa in Ko Olina, Hawaiʻi.
TUESDAY, DEC. 2
8:00-9:01 p.m. — “Dancing with the Holidays”
The ballroom comes alive with holiday magic as “Dancing with the Stars” celebrates the season with festive-themed routines, dazzling musical performances, and special holiday greetings.
9:01-10:02 p.m. — “CMA Country Christmas”
Filmed in Nashville in front of a live audience, the 16th annual “CMA Country Christmas” will feature one-of-a-kind musical performances of festive classics from country music’s biggest stars. Hosted by Lauren Daigle and Jordan Davis, the holiday special will include performances by Daigle, Davis, Riley Green, Lady A, Little Big Town, Parker McCollum, Megan Moroney, Preservation Hall Jazz Band, Susan Tedeschi, Derek Trucks, and BeBe Winans.
10:02-11:00 p.m. — “What Would You Do?: Holiday Edition”
Santa isn’t the only one watching this season! “What Would You Do?” returns with a special holiday episode. John Quinones and Sara Haines see who’s naughty, who’s nice — and who’s caught in between. The hidden cameras are rolling, and the scenarios include a woman shamed for being single during the holidays, a child facing recital stage fright, an unhoused veteran falling victim to thieves, and a little person being asked intrusive questions. Celebrate the holiday spirit with this special episode of “What Would You Do?”
THURSDAY, DEC. 4
8:00-9:00 p.m. — Celebrity Family Feud: “The Housemaid vs The Housewives All-Stars Holiday Special”
Hosted by Steve Harvey, Paul Feig, Sydney Sweeney, Amanda Seyfried, Brandon Sklenar and Sarah Cooper from “The Housemaid” movie face off against Cynthia Bailey, Dorinda Medley, Eva Marcille, Melissa Gorga and Alexia Nepola from “The Real Housewives.”
9:00-10:00 p.m. — The Great Christmas Light Fight: “The Holiday Express” (Season Premiere)
On the Season 13 premiere, it’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas as the Palusso, Greason and Jimenez families compete for the $50,000 grand prize and coveted “Light Fight” trophy as Carter Oosterhouse judges these over-the-top displays.
10:00-11:00 p.m. — The Great Christmas Light Fight: “Santa’s Making His List”
In an all-new episode of “The Great Christmas Light Fight,” judge Taniya Nayak continues the holiday festivities as the Irvin, Lunar and Kopatz families battle for the $50,000 grand prize and coveted “Light Fight” trophy.
SUNDAY, DEC. 7
7:00-8:01 p.m. — America’s Funniest Home Videos: “Holiday Hoots, Santa Shenanigans, and Festive Funnies”
This week, it’s a dose of holiday hilarity as kids react to unwanted gifts, pets create Christmas tree chaos, and families fumble through festive fun. Plus, nine of the season’s top winners face off for the $100,000 prize.
9:00-11:00 p.m. — The Wonderful World of Disney Presents “The Santa Clause”
On Christmas Eve, Scott Calvin (Tim Allen) and his son discover Santa Claus has fallen off their roof. When Scott takes the reins of the magical sleigh, he finds he is now the new Santa and must convince a world of disbelievers, including himself.
TUESDAY, DEC. 9
8:00-10:00 p.m. — “Kevin Costner Presents: The First Christmas”
Kevin Costner hosts the special exploring the extraordinary journey of Mary and Joseph as they navigate the hardships, trials and triumphs surrounding Jesus Christ’s birth, offering an inspiring way to experience the true meaning of Christmas.
WEDNESDAY, DEC. 10
8:00-8:30 p.m. — Shifting Gears: “Nutcracker” (Midseason Finale)
This holiday season, the Parkers discover that romance isn’t always a smooth ride as Matt and Eve are on thin ice. Gabe enlists Riley to help Amelie impress his mom, and Carter seeks help with his “promposal.” Pamela Adlon guest stars.
8:30-9:02 p.m. — Abbott Elementary: “Birthday” (Midseason Finale)
Jacob takes the lead on organizing Abbott’s annual winter show, and Janine celebrates her 30th birthday.
9:02-10:02 p.m. — Shark Tank: “1708”
’Tis the season for holiday cheer, but will the Sharks be in the giving spirit? Entrepreneurs present seasonal offerings in hopes of fa-la-la-landing an investment deal with the Sharks.
THURSDAY, DEC. 11
8:00-9:00 p.m. — “Celebrity Wheel of Fortune”
“Celebrity Wheel of Fortune,” hosted by Ryan Seacrest and Vanna White, will celebrate the holiday season in style with BIG celebrity names and lots of holiday cheer! Plus, a $50,000 giveaway for a viewer at home.
9:00-10:00 p.m. — The Great Christmas Light Fight: “Christmas Vacation”
Judged by Taniya Nayak, the tree-mendous Christmas decor competition heats up as the Hak, Paul and Riera families put their creative skills to the test to win the $50,000 grand prize and “Light Fight” trophy.
10:00-11:00 p.m. — The Great Christmas Light Fight: “Holiday Igloomination”
It’s the most wonderful time of the year. The Martin, Horn and Vistalli families go head-to-head for the most spectacular holiday displays in hopes of earning the $50,000 grand prize and “Light Fight” trophy as Carter Oosterhouse judges.
WEDNESDAY, DEC. 17
8:00-10:00 p.m. — “iHeartRadio Jingle Ball 2025”
The season’s iconic holiday music event with the year’s top artist performances and star-studded appearances returning to ring in holiday cheer.
THURSDAY, DEC. 18
9:00-10:00 p.m. — The Great Christmas Light Fight: “You Decked My Battleship”
In this festive heavyweight special episode, Carter Oosterhouse judges displays created by Nauticus’ Winterfest, Imaginarium and River of Lights, all vying for the $50,000 grand prize and “Light Fight” trophy.
10:00-11:00 p.m. — The Great Christmas Light Fight: “It’s Gonna Be Elftastic” (Season Finale)
In the final showdown of the season, the Loder, Perez and Plourde families share their versions of winter wonderlands with judge Taniya Nayak in hopes of winning the $50,000 grand prize and “Light Fight” trophy.
SUNDAY, DEC. 21
7:00-11:00 p.m. — The Wonderful World of Disney Presents “The Sound of Music”
Julie Andrews and Christopher Plummer star in the Oscar®-winning film, celebrating its 60th anniversary and featuring songs by Rodgers & Hammerstein: “Edelweiss,” “My Favorite Things,” “Do-Re-Mi,” “Sixteen Going on Seventeen” and “The Sound of Music.”
WEDNESDAY, DEC. 24
8:00-10:30 p.m. — The Wonderful World of Disney Presents “Home Alone”
Accidentally left behind when his family rushes off on a Christmas vacation, 8-year-old Kevin McCallister gets busy decorating the house. But he’s not decking the halls with tinsel and holly — he has to defend his home from two bumbling burglars.
THURSDAY, DEC. 25
10:00 a.m. EST / 9:00 a.m. CST / 5:00 a.m. MST / 5:00 a.m. PST — 40th Anniversary Disney Parks Magical Christmas Day Parade
Disney’s Emmy® Award-winning annual celebration returns Christmas morning with magical star-studded performances from Walt Disney World Resort in Florida; Disneyland Resort in California and Aulani, a Disney Resort & Spa in Ko Olina, Hawaiʻi.
12:00 p.m. EST — NBA Christmas Special Presented by State Farm: Cleveland Cavaliers at New York Knicks
The action tips off from Madison Square Garden where the Cleveland Cavaliers and Donovan Mitchell return to New York to face the Knicks and Jalen Brunson.
2:30 p.m. EST — NBA Christmas Special Presented by State Farm: San Antonio Spurs at Oklahoma City Thunder
The San Antonio Spurs and Victor Wembanyama visit the Oklahoma City Thunder and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander.
5:00 p.m. EST — NBA Christmas Special Presented by State Farm: Dallas Mavericks at Golden State Warriors
The Dallas Mavericks and Cooper Flagg visit the Golden State Warriors and Stephen Curry.
7:30 p.m. EST — “Inside the NBA”
8:00 p.m. EST — NBA Christmas Special Presented by State Farm: Houston Rockets at Los Angeles Lakers.
The game’s biggest names take center court in Los Angeles when the Lakers, led by LeBron James and Luka Dončić, host the Houston Rockets and newly acquired star Kevin Durant.
10:30 p.m. EST — NBA Christmas Special Presented by State Farm: Minnesota Timberwolves at Denver Nuggets.
Minnesota Timberwolves and Anthony Edwards, fresh off their Western Conference Finals appearance, visit the Denver Nuggets and Nikola Jokić.
WEDNESDAY, DEC. 31
“Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve with Ryan Seacrest 2025”
ABC’s “Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve with Ryan Seacrest” is the preeminent destination for viewers to ring in the new year. Hosted by Ryan Seacrest live from Times Square, the show celebrates the year’s very best in music, featuring a night of superstar performances. Wrapping up the holiday season, the nation’s most-watched New Year’s Eve celebration gives viewers a glimpse of the festivities from around the globe. More information about co-hosts, performance lineup and additional locations will be announced soon.
THURSDAY, JAN. 1
8:00-11:00 p.m. — “2025 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony”
Recorded live from the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles, this year’s ceremony features rare once-in-a-lifetime performances and moments celebrating the legacy and influence of this year’s Inductees: Bad Company, Chubby Checker, Joe Cocker, Cyndi Lauper, Outkast, Soundgarden and The White Stripes in the Performer category, along with Salt-N-Pepa and Warren Zevon for Musical Influence, Thom Bell, Nicky Hopkins, and Carol Kaye for Musical Excellence, and Lenny Waronker for the Ahmet Ertegun Award.
That was fast and not in the least bit unexpected. Season two of Nobody Wants This premiered on October 23, 2025 and today Netflix confirmed a third season is on the way.
“I couldn’t be more excited to head into a third season of this show. It is a privilege to be able to write about my favorite couple on a scale like this,” commented series creator and executive producer Erin Foster. “As long as it doesn’t take too much time away from me watching reality TV at night, I’ll do it for as long as they want me to!”
Season two hit the top spot on the streamer’s Global English TV Top 10 list two weeks running. Since its release in October, Netflix reports that it has garnered 18 million views.
Kristen Bell and Adam Brody star as Joanne the podcaster and Noah the hot rabbi. Justine Lupe plays Morgan, Timothy Simons is Sasha, and Jackie Tohn plays Esther.
“We are so grateful to Netflix and 20th for giving us another season of Nobody Wants This. This job is criminally fun,” said co-showrunners and executive producers Jenni Konner and Bruce Eric Kaplan. “Working with the uniquely gifted Erin Foster, this unbelievable cast of talented, hilarious pros, amazing writers, and incredible crew has been a truly great experience.”
The third season of the critically acclaimed series will film in Los Angeles and is targeting a 2026 premiere. Additional executive producers include Steven Levitan, Kristen Bell, Sara Foster, Danielle Stokdyk, Jeff Morton, Nora Silver, and Oly Obst.
“First comes love, then comes life. The last time we saw agnostic podcast host Joanne (Bell) and unconventional (hot) rabbi Noah (Brody), their unmatched chemistry surprised everyone in their lives, including her sister Morgan (Lupe), his brother Sasha (Simons) and sister-in-law Esther (Tohn), and even themselvesm,” reads Netflix’s season two synopsis. “Their spark proved stronger than all of the obstacles trying to keep them apart. Now they’re back, and fully committed to merging their lives—and loved ones—together. But their differences still exist and can’t be ignored. The challenge now is not just falling in love against all odds, but staying together in spite of them.”
Netflix hasn’t released a synopsis for season three.
Since its first movie in 1987, the Predator franchise has built up a surprisingly deep mythology. Through two Alien vs. Predator movies, it’s even managed to tie itself into the deeper Alien folklore. And while we did get a couple of fun “drop a Predator into different situations” movies in Prey and Predator: Killer of Killers, the story is back to world-building with Predator: Badlands.
Predator: Badlands is about a Yautja warrior, known more commonly as a Predator, named Dek (Dimitrius Schuster-Koloamatangi from The Panthers) who is considered the weak link in his clan and is set to be culled. With the help and sacrifice of his brother, he escapes and decides that the best way to prove his worth is to capture his first trophy, a beast on a planet called Genna that even his father is afraid of – the Kalisk.
Once on Genna, Dek finds that just about everything on the planet wants to (and is able to) kill him. He finds an unlikely ally in a decimated Weyland-Yutani Corporation synthetic named Thia (A Complete Unknown’sElle Fanning) who has her own reasons for going after the Kalisk. So, off they go. But soon into their hunt, they find that they themselves are being hunted as well.
With Predator: Badlands being his third Predator movie, director Dan Trachtenberg (10 Cloverfield Lane) has a pretty good handle on the universe. And, for the most part, this movie is a solid example of a Predator movie. Or, at least, the first half of it is. The first half has Dek hunting, fighting, and killing his way through Genna as he stalks his ultimate prey.
At some point, it shifts from being about Dek and his journey to being about the Weyland-Yutani company and their never-ending quest for developing the Ultimate Weapon. This is where it turns into being an Alien crossover. And that’s also where Predator: Badlands goes from awesome to ridiculous. Predator movies are all, for the most part, big-budget B-movies, but in this case, it really goes off the rails with the campiness in the third act.
That doesn’t mean Predator: Badlands isn’t fun to watch. The corniness does have its appeal, but there’s a definite tone shift when things start focusing on the “real enemy” of Weyland-Yutani. It stops being a serious action movie and starts being an over-the-top cartoon.
And with that cartoonish tone comes some eye-gouging visual effects. The spectacle is impressive, almost to the point of being distracting. Both the indigenous life on Genna and the Weyland-Yutani invaders are lethal, so there are plenty of opportunities for the movie to show off killer creatures and massive explosions. And the movie takes those opportunities, even when it completely blinds the audience from seeing what’s actually happening onscreen.
Which can be unfortunate, because as with all Predator movies, there’s some terrific fight choreography and stunt work in Predator: Badlands. Even doused in CG effects, the combat scenes are meticulously crafted and, quite frankly, fun to watch. Even when they get corny, as they do later in the movie when Thia’s detached legs fight independently of her torso. Silly, yes. But still pretty awesome.
By now, fans expect the Predator and Alien worlds to be ensnared, so the presence of Weyland-Yutani should not surprise anyone. Predator: Badlands just continues the same old AvP story that sets the Yautja Predators as the heroes. And all this mythology and world-building is great. Let’s just hope they don’t stop making “drop a Predator into different situations” movies. Because sometimes, simple is better. Especially when it comes to creature features.
GRADE: C
Rating: PG-13 for strong sci-fi violence
Running Time: 1 hour 47 minutes
Release Date: November 7, 2025
Studio: 20th Century Studios
Skye’s in serious trouble on CBS’s Sheriff Country season one, episode four. Directed by Ed Ornelas, episode four – “Out of Office” – will air on Friday, November 7, 2025 at 8pm ET/PT.
Morena Baccarin leads the cast as Mickey Fox, Matt Lauria plays Nathan Boone, W. Earl Brown is Wes Fox, Michele Weaver plays Cassidy Campbell, and Christopher Gorham stars as Travis Fraley. Executive producers include Fire Country star Max Thieriot, Tony Phelan, Joan Rater, Matt Lopez, Jerry Bruckheimer, and KristieAnne Reed.
“Out of Office” Plot: When Skye becomes the prime suspect in a murder case, Mickey is forced to step down amid the investigation and launch her own off-the-books search for the truth. As tensions rise and family loyalties are tested, Mickey risks everything to try and clear her daughter’s name.
Morena Baccarin stars as straight-shooting sheriff Mickey Fox, the stepsister of Cal Fire’s division chief Sharon Leone (Diane Farr of Fire Country). She investigates criminal activity while she patrols the streets of small-town Edgewater, contending with her ex-con father, Wes (W. Earl Brown), who is an off-the-grid marijuana grower, and a mysterious incident involving her wayward daughter.
