Jennifer Connelly and Sean Bean in ‘Snowpiercer’ season 3 episode 10 (Photo Credit: TNT)
Filming has just gotten underway on season four of TNT’s critically acclaimed sci-fi drama Snowpiercer, with Emmy nominee Paul Zbyszewski (Lost, Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.) tapped as the new showrunner. Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.‘s Clark Gregg and Tony Award winner Michael Aronov have joined the cast as production begins in Vancouver.
“We have been blessed with an abundance of riches in building the world of Snowpiercer – from the incredible cast and crew, to the loyal fanbase and the building blocks afforded from the film and graphic novel. Tonight’s finale is the culmination of several storylines, with unexpected twists and turns around every corner, and leading to an exciting fourth season with Paul’s vision and creative storytelling continuing the incredible show momentum,” stated executive producers Graeme Manson and Aubrey Nealon.
“I’m so grateful to everyone at TNT and Tomorrow Studios for letting me join the riveting world of Snowpiercer that Graeme and Aubrey have so beautifully crafted and built. We have an exciting fourth season planned, and I can’t wait to be on set with such an incredible cast and crew as we continue to explore new worlds, create new mysteries, and develop character relationships,” said Zbyszewski.
Season three’s cast is led by Oscar-winner Jennifer Connelly as Melanie, Grammy and Tony Award-winner Daveed Diggs as Layton, and Emmy nominee Alison Wright as Ruth. Sean Bean, Rowan Blanchard, Mickey Sumner, Iddo Goldberg, Katie McGuinness, Tony Award winner and Grammy nominee Lena Hall, Emmy nominee Archie Panjabi, Annalise Basso, Sam Otto, Roberto Urbina, Sheila Vand, Mike O’Malley, Chelsea Harris, and Steven Ogg also star.
“The success of Snowpiercer has always been due to the dedicated, innovative storytellers at the helm, and the incredible talent in front of and behind the camera,” said Sam Linsky and Adrienne O’Riain, co-heads of scripted original programming for TBS, TNT and truTV. “We’re so excited for what Paul has in store for next season and we are thrilled to welcome our new cast members.”
In addition to Paul Zbyszewski, season four’s executive producers include Christoph Schrewe, Matthew O’Connor, Ben Rosenblatt, Scott Derrickson, and Tomorrow Studios’ Marty Adelstein and Becky Clements. The original film’s producers Bong Joon Ho, Miky Lee, Jinnie Choi, Park Chan-wook, Lee Tae-hun, and Dooho Choi are involved as executive producers.
Season three will wrap up with episode 10 airing on March 28, 2022 at 9pm ET/PT on TNT.
Season 3 Finale’s Plot:
In episode nine of season three, Layton (Diggs), Ben (Goldberg), Josie (McGuinness), Alex (Blanchard) and Javi (Urbina) band together to rescue Melanie (Connelly). Relieved to find her alive, she is brought back on board the train safely, resulting in a blowout party on the train. The celebration is short-lived however when Melanie exposes Layton for misleading the passengers by offering hope of finding a viable existence in New Eden.
It all comes to a head as old adversaries clash, with New Eden hanging in the balance in episode 10, “The Original Sinners.”
Peter Gadiot (Yellowjackets) has joined the cast of Netflix’s One Piece series, based on the popular manga series by Eiichrio Oda. Gadiot will play Shanks in the live-action pirate adventure series.
Gadiot joins a cast that includes Iñaki Godoy as Monkey D. Luffy (Who Killed Sara?), Mackenyu as Roronoa Zoro (Pacific Rim: Uprising), Emily Rudd as Nami (Fear Street), Jacob Romero Gibson as Usopp (Greenleaf), and Taz Skylar as Sanji (Boiling Point).
One Piece also stars Morgan Davies as Koby, Ilia Isorelýs Paulino as Alvida, Aidan Scott as Helmeppo, Jeff Ward as Buggy, McKinley Belcher III as Arlong, and Vincent Regan as Garp.
One Piece author Eiichrio Oda executive produces along with Marty Adelstein and Becky Clements of Tomorrow Studios. Matt Owens and Steven Maeda are on board as co-showrunners, writers, and executive producers.
“We’ve been working with Netflix and Tomorrow Studios on the massive project that is the Hollywood live action series adaptation of ONE PIECE! How many years has it been since it was announced, right? I know, I know! But rest assured we’ve been making steady progress all along! It’s not easy when you’re working with people from different cultures! But it’s precisely that process that can yield something special! For now, we’re able to announce the main cast! Rather, we need to hurry and announce it or else it’ll be leaked, apparently! Hilarious, lol.
Their face, the size of their mouths and hands, their aura, the way they carry themselves, their voice, their acting skills, their height, the balance amongst the Straw Hat Crew, etc…! We decided on this cast after numerous discussions involving people around the world! These are the people who will be our Straw Hat Pirates! It’ll take a bit more time to get this show done, but we’ll continue to do our best to deliver a show that we’re confident will be enjoyed by everyone around the world! Look forward to more updates in the future!” said Eiichrio Oda.
HBO and NFL Films will be shining the spotlight on the Detroit Lions for the upcoming season of the sports documentary series Hard Knocks. More than 1,750 hours of footage will be shot for the Emmy Award-winning series’ 17th season, Hard Knocks: Training Camp with the Detroit Lions.
“We are excited about the opportunity to showcase the City of Detroit and the amazing culture we are building at the Lions,” stated Detroit Lions Team President and CEO, Rod Wood. “HBO Sports and NFL Films are the best of the best and we know they will be excellent partners in sharing our story with football fans around the world.”
Fun fact: According to HBO and NFL Films, 11 of the most recent 13 teams spotlighted by Hard Knocks have equaled or improved their regular-season records. So, Lions fans have that going for them.
“As Hard Knocks enters its third decade inside NFL training camps, we are both thrilled and thankful for the opportunity to feature a historic franchise like the Lions,” said NFL Films Vice President and Senior Coordinating Producer, Ken Rodgers. “The city, the culture and the coaching staff in Detroit all have an exciting energy that will make the show must-watch television this summer.”
Hard Knocks: Training Camp with the Detroit Lions will kick off its five-episode season on August 9, 2022 at 10pm ET/PT. New episodes premiere on subsequent Tuesdays leading up to the September 6 season finale.
The Baltimore Ravens were the first NFL team to participate in Hard Knocks. Recent seasons have focused on the Dallas Cowboys, Los Angeles Rams, Los Angeles Chargers, Oakland Raiders (before they moved to Vegas), and Cleveland Browns. Liev Schreiber has narrated all but one season of the docuseries and is confirmed to return for season 17.
HBO released the following description of the upcoming season:
Camera crews will head to the Lions’ training camp in Allen Park, Michigan in the next few months to begin filming. The action will heat up in August when the cinema verité show focuses on the daily lives and routines of players and coaches. Hard Knocks: Training Camp with the Detroit Lions will chronicle head coach Dan Campbell entering his second season leading the team and an intriguing mix of young emerging stars, established veterans, free agent additions, and highly regarded rookie hopefuls throughout training camp and the preseason.
A 30-person NFL Films crew will be at the Lions’ training camp in Allen Park, shooting more than 1,750 hours of footage over the course of the series. Camera and sound crews will have unencumbered access to players’ and coaches’ meeting rooms, training rooms, living quarters, and practice fields.
Troy Kotsur and Siân Heder arrive with the cast of CODA Eugenio Derbez, Marlee Matlin, Amy Forsyth and guest on the red carpet of the 94th Oscars® (Photo Credit: Michael Baker / A.M.P.A.S.)
The extended awards season finally wrapped up with the announcement of the 2022 Oscars winners on March 27, 2022. Writer/director Jane Campion’s brilliant Western The Power of the Dog led the list of nominees with 12 but only captured one win – Best Director. Dune cleaned up in the technical awards, emerging as the 94th Academy Awards‘ big winner with six Oscars including cinematography, editing, and score.
Immediately out of the gate the 2022 Oscars broke with tradition by opening with Beyonce singing “Be Alive” from King Richard live on the tennis court in Compton, CA where the Williams sisters practiced their skills. (“Be Alive” is nominated for Best Original Song.) That was followed by Amy Schumer, Regina Hall, and Wanda Sykes making their first appearances as co-hosts, with Amy Schumer scoring one of the best early laughs by joking, “This year the Academy hired three women to host because it’s cheaper than hiring one man.”
The Academy made the controversial choice to give out awards prior to the live broadcast and then play the acceptance speeches during the show. Ultimately, it didn’t help cut the length of the broadcast (which still ran half an hour over) and only served to upset members of the Academy who felt slighted by the decision. The broadcast also included fan-voted categories in an attempt to pull in a bigger audience. Hopefully, that failed experiment will not be included in future shows.
Unfortunately, the historic wins (including Ariana DeBose as the first openly queer woman of color to win Best Supporting Actress) and moving speeches were overshadowed by what’s been dubbed the slap heard round the world. Chris Rock took the stage to present the Best Documentary Oscar and one of his jokes set Will Smith off. Rock joked about Jada Pinkett Smith’s bald head saying, “Jada, I love ya. G.I. Jane 2, can’t wait to see it.” The joke was in extremely poor taste as Pinkett-Smith lost her hair due to alopecia (an auto-immune disorder), and Will Smith walked onto the stage from the audience and slapped Rock in the face. Rock was obviously stunned by Smith’s reaction and said, “Will Smith just smacked the s*** out of me!”
Smith didn’t leave it at that. Instead, he yelled, “Keep my wife’s name out your f**king mouth!” twice as Rock attempted to figure out how to continue with the presentation of the Best Documentary Oscar.
#WhatJustHappened immediately trended on Twitter as viewers reacted to the slap. The celebratory vibe left the broadcast after Smith slapped Rock, shifting into more of a “let’s just get through this” atmosphere.
Will Smith was allowed to remain in the audience even after the altercation and took to the stage – this time invited – to accept the Best Actor Oscar for King Richard. Smith delivered a long, emotional speech that wasn’t cut off by the producers. Here’s the transcript:
“Oh, man. Richard Williams was a fierce defender of his family. In this time in my life, in this moment, I am overwhelmed by what God is calling on me to do and be in this world. Making this film, I got to protect Aunjanue Ellis, who is one of the strongest, most delicate people I’ve ever met. I got to protect Saniyya [Sidney] and Demi [Singleton], the two actresses that played Venus and Serena. I’m being called on in my life to love people and to protect people and to be a river to my people.
I know to do what we do, you got to be able to take abuse. You got to be able to have people talk crazy about you. In this business you got to be able to have people disrespecting you. And you got to smile, you got to pretend like that’s okay. Richard Williams, and what I loved – thank you, Dee — Denzel said a few minutes ago, ‘At your highest moment, be careful, that’s when the devil comes for you.’ It’s like, I want to be a vessel for love.
I want to say thank you to Venus and Serena. I want to say thank you to Venus and Serena and the entire Williams family for entrusting me with your story. That’s what I want to do. I want to be an ambassador of that kind of love and care and concern. I want to apologize to the Academy. I want to apologize to all my fellow nominees. This is a beautiful moment and I’m not – I’m not crying for winning an award. It’s not about winning an award. Art imitates life. I look like the crazy father, just like they said, just like they said about Richard Williams. But love will make you do crazy things.
To my mother, a lot of this moment is really complicated for me. To my mother, she didn’t want to come out, she had her knitting friends, she has a knitting crew, she’s in Philly watching. Being able to love and care for my mother and my family, my wife, I’m taking up too much time, thank you for this honor. Thank you for this moment. And thank you on behalf of Richard and the entire Williams family. Thank you. I hope the Academy invites me back. Thank you.”
94th ACADEMY AWARDS NOMINEES AND WINNERS
Best motion picture of the year
• “Belfast” Laura Berwick, Kenneth Branagh, Becca Kovacik and Tamar Thomas, Producers WINNER: “CODA” Philippe Rousselet, Fabrice Gianfermi and Patrick Wachsberger, Producers
• “Don’t Look Up” Adam McKay and Kevin Messick, Producers
• “Drive My Car” Teruhisa Yamamoto, Producer
• “Dune” Mary Parent, Denis Villeneuve and Cale Boyter, Producers
• “King Richard” Tim White, Trevor White and Will Smith, Producers
• “Licorice Pizza” Sara Murphy, Adam Somner and Paul Thomas Anderson, Producers
• “Nightmare Alley” Guillermo del Toro, J. Miles Dale and Bradley Cooper, Producers
• “The Power of the Dog” Jane Campion, Tanya Seghatchian, Emile Sherman, Iain Canning and Roger Frappier, Producers
• “West Side Story” Steven Spielberg and Kristie Macosko Krieger, Producers
Performance by an actor in a leading role
• Javier Bardem in “Being the Ricardos”
• Benedict Cumberbatch in “The Power of the Dog”
• Andrew Garfield in “tick, tick…BOOM!” WINNER: Will Smith in “King Richard”
• Denzel Washington in “The Tragedy of Macbeth”
Performance by an actor in a supporting role
• Ciarán Hinds in “Belfast” WINNER: Troy Kotsur in “CODA”
• Jesse Plemons in “The Power of the Dog”
• J.K. Simmons in “Being the Ricardos”
• Kodi Smit-McPhee in “The Power of the Dog”
Performance by an actress in a leading role WINNER: Jessica Chastain in “The Eyes of Tammy Faye”
• Olivia Colman in “The Lost Daughter”
• Penélope Cruz in “Parallel Mothers”
• Nicole Kidman in “Being the Ricardos”
• Kristen Stewart in “Spencer”
Performance by an actress in a supporting role
• Jessie Buckley in “The Lost Daughter” WINNER: Ariana DeBose in “West Side Story”
• Judi Dench in “Belfast”
• Kirsten Dunst in “The Power of the Dog”
• Aunjanue Ellis in “King Richard”
Best animated feature film of the year WINNER: “Encanto” Jared Bush, Byron Howard, Yvett Merino and Clark Spencer
• “Flee” Jonas Poher Rasmussen, Monica Hellström, Signe Byrge Sørensen and Charlotte De La Gournerie
• “Luca” Enrico Casarosa and Andrea Warren
• “The Mitchells vs. the Machines” Mike Rianda, Phil Lord, Christopher Miller and Kurt Albrecht
• “Raya and the Last Dragon” Don Hall, Carlos López Estrada, Osnat Shurer and Peter Del Vecho
Achievement in cinematography WINNER: “Dune” Greig Fraser
• “Nightmare Alley” Dan Laustsen
• “The Power of the Dog” Ari Wegner
• “The Tragedy of Macbeth” Bruno Delbonnel
• “West Side Story” Janusz Kaminski
Achievement in costume design WINNER: “Cruella” Jenny Beavan
• “Cyrano” Massimo Cantini Parrini and Jacqueline Durran
• “Dune” Jacqueline West and Robert Morgan
• “Nightmare Alley” Luis Sequeira
• “West Side Story” Paul Tazewell
Achievement in directing
• “Belfast” Kenneth Branagh
• “Drive My Car” Ryusuke Hamaguchi
• “Licorice Pizza” Paul Thomas Anderson WINNER: “The Power of the Dog” Jane Campion
• “West Side Story” Steven Spielberg
Best documentary feature
• “Ascension” Jessica Kingdon, Kira Simon-Kennedy and Nathan Truesdell
• “Attica” Stanley Nelson and Traci A. Curry
• “Flee” Jonas Poher Rasmussen, Monica Hellström, Signe Byrge Sørensen and Charlotte De La Gournerie WINNER: “Summer of Soul (…Or, When the Revolution Could Not Be Televised)” Ahmir “Questlove” Thompson, Joseph Patel, Robert Fyvolent and David Dinerstein
• “Writing with Fire” Rintu Thomas and Sushmit Ghosh
Best documentary short subject
• “Audible” Matt Ogens and Geoff McLean
• “Lead Me Home” Pedro Kos and Jon Shenk WINNER: “The Queen of Basketball” Ben Proudfoot
• “Three Songs for Benazir” Elizabeth Mirzaei and Gulistan Mirzaei
• “When We Were Bullies” Jay Rosenblatt
Achievement in film editing
• “Don’t Look Up” Hank Corwin WINNER: “Dune” Joe Walker
• “King Richard” Pamela Martin
• “The Power of the Dog” Peter Sciberras
• “tick, tick…BOOM!” Myron Kerstein and Andrew Weisblum
Best international feature film of the year WINNER: “Drive My Car” Japan
• “Flee” Denmark
• “The Hand of God” Italy
• “Lunana: A Yak in the Classroom” Bhutan
• “The Worst Person in the World” Norway
Achievement in makeup and hairstyling
• “Coming 2 America” Mike Marino, Stacey Morris and Carla Farmer
• “Cruella” Nadia Stacey, Naomi Donne and Julia Vernon
• “Dune” Donald Mowat, Love Larson and Eva von Bahr WINNER: “The Eyes of Tammy Faye” Linda Dowds, Stephanie Ingram and Justin Raleigh
• “House of Gucci” Göran Lundström, Anna Carin Lock and Frederic Aspiras
Achievement in music written for motion pictures (Original score)
• “Don’t Look Up” Nicholas Britell WINNER: “Dune” Hans Zimmer
• “Encanto” Germaine Franco
• “Parallel Mothers” Alberto Iglesias
• “The Power of the Dog” Jonny Greenwood
Achievement in music written for motion pictures (Original song)
• “Be Alive” from “King Richard”
Music and Lyric by DIXSON and Beyoncé Knowles-Carter
• “Dos Oruguitas” from “Encanto”
Music and Lyric by Lin-Manuel Miranda
• “Down To Joy” from “Belfast”
Music and Lyric by Van Morrison WINNER: “No Time To Die” from “No Time to Die”
Music and Lyric by Billie Eilish and Finneas O’Connell
• “Somehow You Do” from “Four Good Days”
Music and Lyric by Diane Warren
Achievement in production design WINNER: “Dune” Production Design: Patrice Vermette; Set Decoration: Zsuzsanna Sipos
• “Nightmare Alley” Production Design: Tamara Deverell; Set Decoration: Shane Vieau
• “The Power of the Dog” Production Design: Grant Major; Set Decoration: Amber Richards
• “The Tragedy of Macbeth” Production Design: Stefan Dechant; Set Decoration: Nancy Haigh
• “West Side Story” Production Design: Adam Stockhausen; Set Decoration: Rena DeAngelo
Best animated short film
• “Affairs of the Art” Joanna Quinn and Les Mills
• “Bestia” Hugo Covarrubias and Tevo Díaz
• “Boxballet” Anton Dyakov
• “Robin Robin” Dan Ojari and Mikey Please WINNER: “The Windshield Wiper” Alberto Mielgo and Leo Sanchez
Best live action short film
• “Ala Kachuu – Take and Run” Maria Brendle and Nadine Lüchinger
• “The Dress” Tadeusz Łysiak and Maciej Ślesicki WINNER: “The Long Goodbye” Aneil Karia and Riz Ahmed
• “On My Mind” Martin Strange-Hansen and Kim Magnusson
• “Please Hold” K.D. Dávila and Levin Menekse
Achievement in sound
• “Belfast” Denise Yarde, Simon Chase, James Mather and Niv Adiri WINNER: “Dune” Mac Ruth, Mark Mangini, Theo Green, Doug Hemphill and Ron Bartlett
• “No Time to Die” Simon Hayes, Oliver Tarney, James Harrison, Paul Massey and Mark Taylor
• “The Power of the Dog” Richard Flynn, Robert Mackenzie and Tara Webb
• “West Side Story” Tod A. Maitland, Gary Rydstrom, Brian Chumney, Andy Nelson and Shawn Murphy
Achievement in visual effects WINNER: “Dune” Paul Lambert, Tristan Myles, Brian Connor and Gerd Nefzer
• “Free Guy” Swen Gillberg, Bryan Grill, Nikos Kalaitzidis and Dan Sudick
• “No Time to Die” Charlie Noble, Joel Green, Jonathan Fawkner and Chris Corbould
• “Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings” Christopher Townsend, Joe Farrell, Sean Noel Walker and Dan Oliver
• “Spider-Man: No Way Home” Kelly Port, Chris Waegner, Scott Edelstein and Dan Sudick
Adapted screenplay WINNER: “CODA” Screenplay by Siân Heder
• “Drive My Car” Screenplay by Ryusuke Hamaguchi, Takamasa Oe
• “Dune” Screenplay by Jon Spaihts and Denis Villeneuve and Eric Roth
• “The Lost Daughter” Written by Maggie Gyllenhaal
• “The Power of the Dog” Written by Jane Campion
Original screenplay WINNER: “Belfast” Written by Kenneth Branagh
• “Don’t Look Up” Screenplay by Adam McKay; Story by Adam McKay & David Sirota
• “King Richard” Written by Zach Baylin
• “Licorice Pizza” Written by Paul Thomas Anderson
• “The Worst Person in the World” Written by Eskil Vogt, Joachim Trier
Cesar Domboy and Sam Heughan in ‘Outlander’ season 6 episode 4 (Photo Credit: Starz)
Starz’s Outlander season six episode four fills in gaps in Ian’s story, revealing new details about his time spent with the Mohawk. At the end of season four, Ian agreed to remain with the Mohawk in exchange for Roger’s freedom. Those months Ian spent with the tribe helped shape the man he is now, and episode four – “Hour of the Wolf” – allows viewers who haven’t read Diana Gabaldon’s novels a glimpse into Ian’s short-lived marriage to Emily.
Episode four opens with Ian’s head being shaved and his body prepared for the official ceremony that rinses all white blood from his veins (figuratively, not literally) and makes him an adopted member of the Mohawk tribe. He’s welcomed and told he’ll be loved, just like any member of their family. He’s given his Mohawk name, Wolf’s Brother.
Returning to current events, Jamie (Sam Heughan) and Claire (Caitriona Balfe) have just finished making love when Jamie calls himself “Greased Lightning.” Claire laughs and corrects him, explaining that means something extremely fast – not lubricated brilliance. Jamie promises he can be fast, too.
Their sexy conversation’s ruined by the sound of sneezing from another room. Major Donald MacDonald (Robin Laing) is allergic to cats and is having a rough time dealing with adorable Adso’s presence in the Fraser home. Fortunately, MacDonald plans to leave for New Bern the following day.
Jamie prepares for his trip to deliver a shipment of guns to the Cherokee by placing Fergus (César Domboy) in charge of selling their trade goods. It’s an important job but he trusts Fergus to handle business, and Fergus recognizes this is Jamie’s way of helping him heal. Jamie admits he truly believes time and distance will help Fergus.
Both men miss the time they spent together in the print shop in Edinburgh. “I had faith in you then, lad,” says Jamie. “I have faith in you still. You must try to find faith in yourself once again, mon fils.”
Fergus is grateful Jamie’s saved his life once again, but Jamie claims he’s only balanced the scales.
Fergus will be accompanied by Mr. Bug and they’ll stop and visit Aunt Jocasta on the trip.
A short while later Jamie joins Brianna (Sophie Skelton), Roger (Richard Rankin), Ian (John Bell), and some British soldiers to test the guns. Roger’s proud of his skills but it seems Brianna’s mind is elsewhere.
Major MacDonald tells Jamie to inform Chief Bird Who Sings in the Evening the guns have been tested. Ian corrects MacDonald; it’s Chief Bird Who Sings in the Morning not evening. Ian pokes fun at Donald’s name, pointing out it just means Donald Son of Donald.
Back to the topic at hand, MacDonald advises Jamie the governor wants Chief Bird to swear that he’ll back the British if the King asks for the Cherokees’ help.
Jamie and Brianna chat on the porch, and he’s concerned something’s wrong. Brianna’s decided to fill her father in on what will happen to the Cherokee, explaining that in 60 years they’ll be forced off their land, and 8,000 will die on the Trail of Tears. She believes it’s important Jamie be aware of what’s in store for the Cherokee.
Ian accompanies Jamie to deliver the guns and is shocked to see horses belonging to Mohawks at the Cherokee camp. Kaheroton (Braeden Clarke) greets Ian, calling him Wolf’s Brother, and it’s obvious Ian isn’t happy to be reunited with the man he once considered a brother.
That evening, Ian and Jamie relax around a campfire and Ian finally confides in Jamie, revealing details about what happened while he was with the Mohawks. He met a beautiful young woman who he called Emily because he couldn’t pronounce her name (Wakyo’teyehsnonhsa) properly. They fell in love and married, learning each other’s language and sharing stories of their history. It was a peaceful time and Ian was even talked into singing about his home across the sea.
Ian was thrilled when Emily became pregnant and devastated when she lost their baby girl. He was sent into the woods to pray and it was Kaheroton who delivered the news Emily survived but the baby did not.
Ian confesses to Jamie he never got a chance to see his baby girl. She was wrapped up in furs and buried before he could even look at his child.
Ian reveals Emily became pregnant again and, again, she miscarried.
A few months later it was determined Ian’s spirit isn’t Mohawk so he and Emily will never be able to have a child. He was sent back to his own people but refused to leave until he heard from Emily that she wanted him to go. Emily told him it is what must be and asked him to leave.
Ian was heartbroken to hear this from her lips and to see Kaheroton had already taken over his place in her life. “He was my friend…my brother. He kent how much I loved her,” says a tearful Ian.
Ian wonders if he should have fought harder for Emily but Jamie believes he did everything he could. Ian asks if Jamie would have just left Claire, but Jamie claims that’s different.
The following morning a fellow Indian Agent, Alexander “Scotchee” Cameron, introduces himself to Jamie. Scotchee’s been dying to meet Jamie to hear if all the stories – including being a bear killer – are true. Scotchee’s the agent to the Overhill Cherokee and explains he’s there to marry off a woman to Chief Bird and to trade.
Alexander’s interested in tasting Jamie’s whisky and gets himself good and drunk. He confesses he bought land from the Cherokee in Tennessee and can get some for Jamie if he’s interested. Jamie’s surprised to learn of the purchase since it’s against the treaty to take land so far west into Indian territory. Scotchee justifies his purchase by claiming the Cherokee wanted to sell the land.
Jamie turns down the offer, claiming he doesn’t want to be involved in illegal deals.
Back at Fraser’s Ridge, Claire and her apprentice, Malva (Jessica Reynolds), use Lizzie (Caitlin O’Ryan) and Josiah (Paul Gorman) as guinea pigs. Claire wants to test out the ether and although both Lizzie and Josiah aren’t exactly thrilled to go under, they agree to the experiment.
The ether works so well that neither Lizzie nor Josiah realize they’ve been knocked out when they awaken!
John Bell, Sam Heughan, Simon R. Baker, and Glen Gould in ‘Outlander’ season 6 episode 4 (Photo Credit: Starz)
Once more to the Cherokee camp we go and Jamie presents Chief Bird with the rifles. Jamie explains they want a promise of loyalty in return, but Chief Bird doesn’t want to talk of war on this day of celebration.
Ian learns Kaheroton and Emily had a son and Ian confronts the man he once considered a brother claiming he turned his wife against him. The confrontation turns into a fistfight that Jamie and Scotchee are forced to break up.
A noticeably drunk Scotchee places a knife to Kaheroton’s throat, insulting him while kicking him to the ground. Jamie steps in to stop Kaheroton from attacking Scotchee’s retreating back. Kaheroton demands an apology and Scotchee refuses, instead challenging Kaheroton to a duel with pistols.
Kaheroton accepts the challenge.
Away from all the drama, Jamie and Ian have a quiet moment by the river. Ian’s upset Kaheroton had a son but God took his baby girl. His baby didn’t have a name and wasn’t baptized, but he always thinks of her as Iseabail. He wonders if God’s punishing him but Jamie doesn’t believe that’s possible. God doesn’t punish people.
Ian can’t bear the thought of Iseabail wandering, lost. Jamie reveals his daughter Faith was also lost and he never had a chance to hold her either. Jamie believes after death we go home to the Lord. He leads Ian in a prayer to Faith, asking her to look for Iseabail in Heaven.
Ian brings Kaheroton Jamie’s pistol for the duel, believing Kaheroton deserves a fighting chance. Kaheroton asks Ian to go to Emily and his son if he dies. He hands Ian a bracelet and asks him to swear he’ll care for his wife and son.
Ian accepts the bracelet but doesn’t reply.
Chief Bird informs Jamie he’ll fight with the British. Jamie asks to speak with Chief Bird privately and then explains the women in his family can see the future. His wife and daughter have both seen the Cherokees being taken from their land in 60 years. They’ll be forced to a new place and many will die on the journey “so much that the path they tread will be called the trail where they wept.” (Correct description, incorrect name – but close enough.)
Jamie further explains a man named General Winfield Scott will be the person responsible.
Jamie says the weapons he’s provided won’t be enough to save them, and Chief Bird wonders why Jamie bothered warning him then if that’s true. Jamie admits he can only reveal the future to a few select people or else he’d be labeled a madman. He warns Chief Bird not to fight or go to the new place. Instead, his people should hide.
“If you pass this warning to your descendants, then perhaps they will escape and live,” says Jamie.
Chief Bird agrees to tell his sons and grandsons.
Jamie adds, “Whoever you fight with – be it King George’s men or our enemies – fight for yourselves.”
Chief Bird asks if he paid a great deal for his wife. Jamie confirms he did, adding that she’s well worth the cost.
The duel on ‘Outlander’ season 6 episode 4 (Photo Credit: Starz)
Everyone gathers to witness the duel, and Jamie asks one final time if this can be settled without bloodshed. It can’t. Jamie orders them to step out the distance, stop, and wait for his command to fire.
Jamie begins counting but Scotchee turns around early. He’s about to shoot Kaheroton in the back when Ian acts quickly and disarms him. Kaheroton’s given the opportunity to shoot Scotchee and advances on the man who pleads for his life. Scotchee claims he was only joking when he insulted the Mohawk, and Kaheroton fires his gun into the sky.
“He’s proven himself a coward. Let him live with his shame,” says Kaheroton.
Kaheroton returns the gun to Jamie and Ian returns the bracelet to his former friend, acknowledging God chose him to be with Emily.
Alone, Ian removes the wolf necklace Emily gave him when they first met. He gently kisses it and then sends it off floating down the river. One chapter of his life is finished.
Ian tells Jamie he’s learned he can be both Wolf’s Brother and Ian Murray at the same time. Jamie reminds him it doesn’t matter what he calls himself; what matters is his heart.
Back on Fraser’s Ridge, Malva wonders what Claire’s writing in her book. Claire offers to show her and explains she writes out recipes and procedures. She does so so that others can benefit from her knowledge.
Malva admits her brother and father don’t like her spending time with Claire, but she loves it.
Jamie arrives home and Claire asks Malva to straighten up the surgery. Claire’s happy to have her husband back and joins him in the barn to celebrate their reunion. They kiss and Jamie explains they had a day’s delay because Mohawk were at the camp. He reveals he learned what happened during Ian’s time with them, but doesn’t have the strength to tell the whole story now.
Jamie does say Ian learned he can be both Mohawk and Scottish. However, Jamie’s figured out he can’t be a rebel and a loyalist at once because it’s ripping him apart. He needs to resign as Indian Agent.
Claire reminds him he couldn’t keep his hands off her the last time he returned from the Cherokee. Jamie admits he’s a bit more tired this time…but not too tired to refuse to make love to his gorgeous wife.
Trouble looms as Malva spies on Claire and Jamie while they make love!
Shaun seeks advice on how to get over a dry spell on ABC’s The Good Doctor season five episode 12. Directed by Bosede Williams from a script by Sam Chanse and April Fitzsimmons, episode 12 will air on Monday, March 28, 2022 at 10pm ET/PT.
The cast of season five features Freddie Highmore as Dr. Shaun Murphy, Antonia Thomas as Dr. Claire Browne, Hill Harper as Dr. Marcus Andrews, and Richard Schiff as Dr. Aaron Glassman. Christina Chang plays Dr. Audrey Lim, Fiona Gubelmann is Dr. Morgan Reznick, Will Yun Lee is Dr. Alex Park, and Paige Spara stars as Lea Dilallo.
Episode 12 guest stars include Donna Lynne Champlin as Brenna, America Campbell as Mariel, Cole Vigue as Isaac, Giacomo Baessato as Jerome, and Elfina Luk as Nurse Villanueva.
“Dry Spell” Plot: Drs. Lim, Park and Wolke treat a woman with Valley fever and discover a secret she has been hiding from her fiancé. Meanwhile, Drs. Murphy, Allen and Andrews treat a 45-year-old virgin and help her make a big decision about her life.
The Good Doctor Description, Courtesy of ABC:
Dr. Shaun Murphy (Highmore), a young surgeon with autism and savant syndrome, continues to use his extraordinary medical gifts at St. Bonaventure Hospital’s surgical unit. As his friendships deepen, Shaun tackles the world of dating for the first time and continues to work harder than he ever has before, navigating his environment to prove to his colleagues that his talents as a surgeon will save lives.
Paige Spara and Freddie Highmore in ‘The Good Doctor’ season 5 episode 12 (ABC/Jeff Weddell)Freddie Highmore, Emily Schoen, and Richard Schiff in season 5 episode 12 (ABC/Jeff Weddell)Freddie Highmore in season 5 episode 12 (ABC/Jeff Weddell)Fiona Gubelmann in season 5 episode 12 (ABC/Jeff Weddell)Christina Chang and Fiona Gubelmann in season 5 episode 12 (ABC/Jeff Weddell)Richard Schiff in season 5 episode 12 (ABC/Jeff Weddell)Hill Harper in the “Dry Spell” episode (ABC/Jeff Weddell)
Shudder’s popular Cursed Films documentary series returns for a second season of exploring the urban legends and myths surrounding classic horror films. The just-released Cursed Films II trailer teases deep dives into the creepy stories surrounding The Wizard of Oz (1939), Rosemary’s Baby (1968), Stalker (1979), Serpent and the Rainbow (1988), and Cannibal Holocaust (1980).
Cursed Films season one premiered on Shudder in April 2020 and featured bizarre/supernatural events surrounding The Omen, Poltergeist, The Exorcist, The Crow, and Twilight Zone: The Movie.
Season two debuts on Thursday, April 7, 2022 with an episode on The Wizard of Oz. The episode will feature mythbuster Adam Savage and other Oz experts discussing the myths surrounding the making of the musical including the story of a munchkin who supposedly hung himself and Margaret Hamilton’s accident on set.
Jay Cheel wrote and directed Cursed Films II. Cheel also executive produces along with Brian Robertson, Jonas Prupas, and Courtney Dobbins.
Tian Richards and Ashleigh Murray in The CW’s ‘Tom Swift’
The CW’s Nancy Drew spinoff Tom Swift will premiere on Tuesday, May 31, 2022 at 9pm ET/PT. Tian Richards takes on the lead role in the spinoff after making his debut as Tom Swift in season two of Nancy Drew.
In addition to Tian Richards, the season two cast includes Ashleigh Murray, Marquise Vilsón, April Parker Jones, and Albert Mwangi. LeVar Burton lends his voice to Tom’s AI, Barclay.
The new drama’s inspired by the Tom Swift book series and was co-created by Melinda Hsu Taylor, Noga Landau, and Cameron Johnson. Taylor, Landau, Johnson, Josh Schwartz, Stephanie Savage, and Lis Rowinski executive produce.
The CW released the following description of season one:
“As an exceptionally brilliant inventor with unlimited resources and unimaginable wealth, the devilishly charming Tom Swift (Richards) is a man who many men would kill to be, or be with – a man with the world in the palm of his hand. But that world gets shaken to its core after the shocking disappearance of his father, thrusting Tom into a breathtaking adventure full of mysterious conspiracies and unexplained phenomena. On his whirlwind quest to unravel the truth, Tom finds himself fighting to stay one step ahead of an Illuminati-scale cabal hellbent on stopping him.
Tackling this treacherous pursuit armed with his vast intellect, his roguish wit, and an endless supply of designer sneakers, he will also rely on his closest companions: his best friend Zenzi (Murray), whose unabashed and unvarnished candor keeps Tom grounded while she forges a path for herself as a business visionary; his bodyguard Isaac (Vilsón), whose fierce commitment to his chosen family is complicated by his own simmering feelings for Tom; and his AI, Barclay, whose insights and tough love have been a constant throughout Tom’s life.
At home, Tom’s relationship with his mother Lorraine (Parker Jones) becomes conflicted as she urges him to take his father’s place in elite Black society. But unbeknownst to Tom, his mother’s request is driven by deep secrets of her own. What’s more, the mysterious and dangerous Rowan (Mwangi) intersects Tom’s path with hidden motivations and undeniable mutual chemistry. While Tom navigates these emotionally charged dynamics, his missions will require his genius and his flair for innovation guided by romance, friendship, and the mysteries of the universe yet unsolved.”
Raines puts himself in danger in order to find his missing sister on CBS’s FBI: International season one episode 15, “Shouldn’t Have Left Her.” Directed by Michael Katleman from a script by Derek Haas, episode 15 is set to air on Tuesday, March 29, 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.
“Shouldn’t Have Left Her” Plot: When Raines’ sister goes missing in Kosovo, he goes rogue to find her, putting his job and his life on the line. Also, Kellett and Forrester face further scrutiny from inside the Bureau.
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.
Hulu’s critically acclaimed comedy Only Murders in the Building returns with season two on June 28, 2022. The second season of the incredibly addictive murder mystery series will find the crime-solving trio immersed in yet another murder.
The premiere date announcement was accompanied by a short video featuring the series’ stars – Steve Martin, Selena Gomez, and Martin Short – unsuccessfully attempting to reveal the June release date.
Steve Martin and John Hoffman (Grace & Frankie) co-created the series and serve as writers and executive producers. Martin Short, Selena Gomez, Dan Fogelman (This Is Us), and Jess Rosenthal also executive produce.
Hulu released the following synopsis of the upcoming season:
“Following the shocking death of Arconia Board President Bunny Folger, Charles, Oliver & Mabel race to unmask her killer. However, three (unfortunate) complications ensue – the trio is publicly implicated in Bunny’s homicide, they are now the subjects of a competing podcast, and they have to deal with a bunch of New York neighbors who all think they committed murder.”
Mabel (Selena Gomez), Oliver (Martin Short), and Charles (Steve Martin) in ‘Only Murders in the Building’ (Photo by Craig Blankenhorn / Hulu)
Only Murders in the Building season one earned three Screen Actors Guild Awards nominations, four Critics Choice Awards nominations, and three Writers Guild Association Awards nominations.
A Look Back at the Season 1 Plot, Courtesy of Hulu:
Only Murders in the Building follows three strangers (Martin, Short, and Gomez) who share an obsession with true crime and suddenly find themselves wrapped up in one. When a grisly death occurs inside their exclusive Upper West Side apartment building, the trio suspects murder and employs their precise knowledge of true crime to investigate the truth.
As they record a podcast of their own to document the case, the three unravel the complex secrets of the building which stretch back years. Perhaps even more explosive are the lies they tell one another. Soon, the endangered trio comes to realize a killer might be living amongst them as they race to decipher the mounting clues before it’s too late.
