‘It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia’ Season 15 Premieres in December

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November 3, 2021

It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia is about to break The Adventures of Ozzie & Harriet‘s record as the longest-running live-action comedy in history. FXX has set a December 1, 2021 premiere date for season 15 of the critically acclaimed adult comedy, kicking off the new, record-breaking season with the release of episodes one and two.

Series creator Rob McElhenney stars alongside Glenn Howerton (“Dennis”), Charlie Day (“Charlie”), Kaitlin Olson (“Dee”), and Danny DeVito (“Frank”). McElhenney also executive produces with Howerton, Day, Michael Rotenberg, David Hornsby, Megan Ganz, Rob Rosell, and Nick Frenkel.

Sunny premiered in 2005 and has been renewed through season 18.

FXX released the following description of season 15:

“The record-breaking 15th season of It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia is its most ambitious yet. In the seismic wake of Covid-19 and all things 2020, The Gang stands at a crossroads in this strange new world. The rules are changing quicker than anyone can keep up with, despite herculean efforts from Mac (McElhenney), Charlie (Day), Dennis (Howerton), Dee (Olson) and Frank (DeVito) to continue business as usual. Now, they must face the music and decide who they’ll become in the cultural upheaval that is 2021. Across the span of eight episodes — and the Atlantic Ocean — we find them answer in a way only they could think to.

Like a fine Irish whiskey, Sunny’s distinct flavor has gotten richer and intensified through the years. First barreled in 2005, the show has become a landmark for dark comedy and American satire, uniting the most devoted of fans from all over the country and abroad, and this monumental 15th season is truly one to crack open and celebrate. Continuing to deliver some of the hardest laughs on television while tackling society’s most pressing issues, Sunny turns its fearless focus both outward and inward: to a national and international level but also to a deeply personal level. This is a season that sees The Gang try to exploit pandemic aid, sidestep cancel culture, evade criminal justice, reflect on their origins, and reconcile their identities and homeland roots.”

‘Pen15’ Season 2 Part 2 Trailer and December Premiere Date

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November 3, 2021

Our favorite ‘teens who aren’t really teens’ will return with new Pen15 season two, part two episodes on December 3, 2021. The premiere date news was accompanied by the release of an official two-minute trailer teasing what’s in store for BFFs Maya and Anna, and what happens to their friendship when Anna gets together with Steve.

Hulu’s Emmy nominated comedy was created by series stars Anna Konkle and Maya Erskine who play teens struggling to deal with life in middle school. Per Hulu, “Pen15 is an R-rated ‘traumedy’ set in middle school as it really happened in the year 2000. Anna Konkle and Maya Erskine play versions of themselves as thirteen year old outcasts, surrounded by actual thirteen year olds. In this world, seventh grade never ends and the pains of growing up are inevitable.”

Erskine and Konkle write and executive produce along with series co-creator Sam Zvibleman. Debbie Liebling, The Lonely Island/Party Over Here’s Andy Samberg, Akiva Schaffer, Jorma Taccone, and Ali Bell also executive produce as well as Marc Provissiero and Brooke Pobjoy from Odenkirk Provissiero Entertainment.

Pen15 Season 2 Part 2 Poster — Poster for ‘Pen15’ Season 2 Part 2 Poster (Photo Courtesy of Hulu)

‘Miracle Workers’ and ‘Tacoma FD’ Earn Season 4 Renewals

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November 3, 2021

Miracles Workers Season 3 — Geraldine Viswanathan, Daniel Radcliffe, and Steve Buscemi in ‘Miracle Workers’ season 3 (Photograph by Tyler Golden / TBS)

TBS has renewed Miracle Workers starring Daniel Radcliffe and Steve Buscemi for a fourth season, and truTV’s given Tacoma FD a fourth season order as well. Season three of Miracle Workers ranks as cable’s top sitcom while Tacoma FD is one of the top 10 cable comedies, according to TBS and truTV.

“Miracle Workers and Tacoma FD never fail to deliver good times, good laughs, and passionate fans. We love the unique sensibility and distinctive, bold comedy of these shows. The fact that they continue to resonate so strongly with audiences speaks to the dedication of their creators and their brilliant network executives,” stated Adrienne O’Riain and Sam Linsky, Co-Heads of Scripted Programming, TBS, TNT, truTV.

The renewal announcement didn’t confirm the plot of Miracle Workers season four, teasing the anthology comedy series will once again find the cast playing new characters in a new setting.

Series creator Simon Rich executive produces along with Daniel Radcliffe, Steve Buscemi, Lorne Michaels, Dan Mirk, Robert Padnick, Katy Jenson, and Andrew Singer. Mirk and Padnick guide the series as showrunners.

Season three of Tacoma FD stars Kevin Heffernan, Steve Lemme, Eugene Cordero, Marcus Henderson, Gabriel Hogan, and Hassie Harrison. Set in Tacoma, the series follows firefighters as they “keep themselves entertained with creative competitions, friendly first responder rivalries and no shortage of bizarre emergency calls.”

Super Troopers‘ Heffernan and Lemme executive produce along with 3 Arts Entertainment’s David Miner, and Greg Walter. Inman Young and Savey Cathey from A24 Studios are also involved as executive producers.

In addition to announcing Miracle Workers will stick around for a fourth season, TBS confirmed they’ve greenlit the comedy series Kill the Orange-Faced Bear with Damon Wayans Jr. The 10 episode series about a man seeking revenge on a bear who ate his girlfriend will also star Jessy Hodges, Alex Karpovsky, and Nate Torrence. Voice cast members include Sarah Silverman, Nicole Byer, and Sam Richardson.

Blue Mountain State‘s Romanski created the series and serves as writer and executive producer. Damon Wayans Jr., Trevor Engelson, Steven Fisher, Alex Karpovsky, and Jake Szymanski also executive produce, with Szymanski directing the pilot.

“I’ve loved the idea for Kill the Orange-Faced Bear from the minute we heard the pitch and felt that it was a dead center shot at the target of popular absurdist humor we’ve become known for,” said Brett Weitz, General Manager, TNT, TBS, and truTV. “Romanski and our brilliant cast bring a fresh concept to life that’s right for our fans.”

‘New Amsterdam’ Season 4 Episode 8 Photos, Promo, and Plot Details

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Rebecca Murray

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November 3, 2021

The battle over funding continues on NBC’s New Amsterdam season four episode eight. “Paid in Full” will air on November 9, 2021.

The cast of season four is led by Ryan Eggold as Medical Director Max Goodwin. Janet Montgomery returns as Dr. Lauren Bloom, Freema Agyeman stars as Dr. Helen Sharpe, Jocko Sims plays Dr. Floyd Reynolds, and Tyler Labine is Dr. Iggy Frome. Michelle Forbes guest stars as Dr. Fuentes.

“Paid in Full” Plot: Max is faced with a wrenching decision when New Amsterdam falls prey to a massive ransomware attack.

The Season 4 Plot, Courtesy of NBC:

After a turbulent year of sacrifice and hardship, Medical Director Max Goodwin and the team at New Amsterdam begin a well-deserved new chapter in their lives. The opening episode, titled “More Joy,” reflects both the drive of characters and the tone of season four. More joy: How can we find it, and how can we hold on to it?

For Max that means acknowledging and surrendering to his long simmering feelings towards Dr. Helen Sharpe. While this new relationship brings its own set of challenges, Max continues his optimistic – and quixotic – quest to improve our nation’s healthcare system.

Continuing to navigate their own personal journeys – including Dr. Bloom’s relationship with Dr. Leyla Shinwari, who is now her resident, Dr. Frome’s new career and Dr. Reynolds’ personal entanglements – the doctors will strive to embrace the joy and successes in their lives.

But there is a surprise in store for our heroes. Dr. Veronica Fuentes is joining the New Amsterdam team to help turn around the overburdened and underfunded hospital. Her first order of business will be to tear down every progressive program Max has erected. Max will have his work cut out for him if he is going to outwit this calm, poised and fearless fixer.

New Amsterdam Season 4 Episode 8 — Michelle Forbes as Veronica Fuentes and Ryan Eggold as Dr. Max Goodwin in ‘New Amsterdam’ season 4 episode 8 (Photo by: Zach Dilgard/NBC)

Sofia Vergara to Star in ‘Griselda’ Limited Series at Netflix

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Rebecca Murray

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November 3, 2021

Sofia Vergara to Star in Griselda — Sofia Vergara to star in ‘Griselda’ (Photo Courtesy of Netflix)

Four-time Emmy Award nominee Sofia Vergara (Modern Family) is confirmed to star in and executive produce Griselda, a limited series based on the life of Griselda Blanco set up at Netflix. Vergara and executive producer Luis Balaguer have been developing a series about Blanco – a notorious cartel boss known as the Cocaine Godmother – for the past eight years. Netflix picked up the series as part of writer/executive producer Eric Newman’s deal with the streaming service.

Andrés Baiz (Narcos: México) will direct all six episodes of the limited series and also executive produce.

“Griselda Blanco was a larger-than-life character whose ruthless but ingenious tactics allowed her to rule a billion dollar empire years before many of the most notorious male kingpins we know so much about,” said Vergara. “We are thrilled to have found the perfect partners in Eric, Andrés and Netflix to help us bring this story of her life to the screen.”

“Griselda Blanco has long been a passion project for Sofia and we are grateful that she and her partners at LatinWe have chosen us to help her tell that story. Sofia is a brilliant talent and her passion combined with a fantastic story from Doug and Ingrid, and the amazing Andrés Baiz at the directing helm, means we have a very exciting series to share with audiences,” explained Newman.

Ingrid Escajeda (Justified, Empire) is on board as writer, executive producer, and showrunner. Escajeda and executive producer Doug Miro co-wrote the first episode. Carlo Bernard also executive produces.

“Eric Newman has deftly brought to life among the most dynamic characters and stories on screen today. We’re excited to continue on this creative path with him and for this collaboration with Sofia Vergara — a force in entertainment and a world-beloved talent. With an incredible team at the helm — we can’t wait for the world to see how Ingrid Escajeda, Doug Miro, and Andrés Baiz take on the twists and turns of Griselda Blanco’s epic story,” stated Peter Friedlander, Netflix’s Vice President, UCAN Scripted Series.

Although Griselda focuses on drug trafficking and cartels, Netflix’s announcement of the series explicitly stated “it is not a spinoff and has no association or crossover to the Narcos franchise.”

Netflix provided the following description of Griselda:

“Griselda chronicles the real life of savvy and ambitious Colombian business woman, Griselda Blanco, who created one of the most profitable cartels in history. A devoted mother, Blanco’s lethal blend of charm and unsuspecting savagery helped her expertly navigate between family and business leading her to become widely known as the ‘Black Widow.'”

‘FBI’ Season 4 Episode 6 Preview: Promo, Photos, and Plot

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November 3, 2021

The team is tasked with finding out who’s hunting detectives on CBS’s FBI season four episode six, “Allegiance.” Directed by John Polson from a script by Keith Eisner, episode six will air on Tuesday, November 9, 2021 at 8pm ET/PT.

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 Kathleen Munroe as Rina Trenholm, Taylor Anthony Miller as Kelly Moran, Vedette Lim as Elise Taylor, and James Chen as Ian Lim.

“Allegiance” Plot: The team must track down a shooter targeting detectives from the same precinct and unit, while facing mounting tension from the NYPD. Also, Tiffany finds that her NYPD roots may be influencing her view of the situation.

FBI Season 4 Episode 6 — Zeeko Zaki as Special Agent Omar Adom ‘OA’ Zidan and Missy Peregrym as Special Agent Maggie Bell in ‘FBI’ season 4 episode 6 (Photo: David M. Russell © 2021 CBS Broadcasting, Inc)

‘Harlem’ Series Trailer: Their Moment, Their Rules, Their City

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Rebecca Murray

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November 3, 2021

Amazon’s just released the official trailer for Harlem, a new single-camera comedy from Girls Trip‘s Tracy Oliver. The two-minute trailer introduces the women at the heart of the series and sets up the dynamics of their friendship.

Meagan Good (The Intruder) stars as Camille, Grace Byers (The Gifted) is Quinn, Shoniqua Shandai (I Am the Night) plays Angie, Jerrie Johnson (Mother’s Milk) is Tye, and Tyler Lepley (The Haves and the Have Nots) is Ian. Season one will also feature recurring guest stars Whoopi Goldberg, Jasmine Guy, Andrea Martin, Robert Ri’chard, Juani Feliz, Kate Rockwell, and Sullivan Jones.

Season one consists of 10 episodes and is set to premiere on Prime Video on Friday, December 3, 2021.

Harlem was created by Tracy Oliver, with Oliver serving as writer and executive producer. Paper Kite’s Amy Poehler and Kim Lessing also executive produce along with 3 Arts’ Dave Becky and i am OTHER’s Pharrell Williams and Mimi Valdés.

Girls Trip director Malcolm D. Lee directed episodes one and two.

Harlem Poster — ‘Harlem’ poster commissioned by New York artist Jade Purple Brown
(Photo © Amazon Studios)

The Plot, Courtesy of Amazon:

Harlem is a new comedy following a group of stylish and ambitious best girlfriends in Harlem, New York City, the mecca of Black culture in America. Camille is a popular young anthropology professor at Columbia who has an extensive knowledge of the dating norms of many cultures, but has a hard time navigating her own love life; Tye is a successful, queer dating-app creator who prefers keeping vulnerability—and romantic partners—at arm’s length; Quinn is a hopeless romantic and trust-fund fashion designer who is trying to give back to the world while running a struggling business; Angie is a confident, vibrant, and filter-free singer and actress who also lives rent-free and fabulously with Quinn.

Together, they level up from their 20s into the next phase of their careers, relationships, and big city dreams.

Money Heist: Part 5 Volume 2 Trailer – It’s Not Looking Good for the Gang

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Rebecca Murray

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November 3, 2021

Netflix’s Money Heist will finish up its fifth and final season on December 3, 2021 with the release of the series’ last five new episodes. Today, Netflix dropped the final trailer for Money Heist Part 5 Volume 2 – a trailer you should avoid unless you’ve watched the first five episodes of the final season.

The first installment of season five, Volume 1, launched on Netflix on September 3, 2021.

Season five stars Álvaro Morte as the Professor, Itziar Ituño as Lisbon, Pedro Alonso as Berlin, Miguel Herrán as Rio, Úrsula Corberó as Tokyo, and Jaime Lorente as Denver. Esther Acebo plays Mónica Gaztambide, Enrique Arce is Arturo Román, Darko Peric is Helsinki, Hovik Keuchkerian plays Bogota, Luka Peros is Marsella, Belén Cuesta is Manila, Najwa Nimri is Alicia Sierra, and Rodrigo De la Serna stars as Palermo.

Money Heist Part 5 Volume 2 — AHIKAR AZCONA as MATÍAS, BELÉN CUESTA as MANILA, MIGUEL HERRÁN as RÍO, ITZIAR ITUÑO as LISBOA, RODRIGO DE LA SERNA as PALERMO in ‘Money Heist’ (Photo Credit: Tamara Arranz © 2021 Netflix)

The Plot, Courtesy of Netflix:

The gang has been shut in the Bank of Spain for over 100 hours. They have managed to rescue Lisbon, but their darkest moment is upon them after losing one of their own. The Professor has been captured by Sierra and, for the first time, doesn’t have an escape plan. Just when it seems like nothing else could go wrong, an enemy comes on the scene that is much more powerful than any they’ve faced: the army. The end of the greatest heist in history is approaching, and what began as a robbery will turn into a war.

Part 5 Volume 2: Tokyo (Corberó) is dead and the enemy still lurks in the Bank of Spain, wounded but dangerous as ever. Facing their darkest hour yet, the gang hatches a bold new plan to get the gold out without anyone noticing. To make matters worse, the Professor may have made the biggest mistake of his life.

‘NCIS: Hawaii’ Episode 7 Promo, Photos, and Plot Details

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Rebecca Murray

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November 2, 2021

The team investigates the murder of a petty officer on CBS’s NCIS: Hawaii season one episode seven, “Rescuers.” Directed by James Bamford from a script by Yakira Chambers, episode seven will air on Monday, November 8, 2021 at 10pm ET/PT.

Vanessa Lachey (Call Me Kat, Truth Be Told) leads the cast as Special Agent in Charge Jane Tennant, Alex Tarrant plays Kai Holman, Noah Mills stars as Jesse Boone, and Yasmine Al-Bustami plays Lucy Tara. The first season also stars Jason Antoon as Ernie Malik and Tori Anderson as Kate Whistler.

Episode seven guest stars include Moses Goods, Mark Gessner, Ashleigh Lathrop, Ashton Holmes, Jason Lee Hoy, Chris Moss, Anthony James Silva, and Padrick Shadeck.

“Rescuers” Plot: When a Navy petty officer is murdered, Jane and the team investigate while protecting the victim’s friend and colleague.

NCIS: Hawaii Season 1 Description, Courtesy of CBS:

The world’s most successful television series continues on the seductive shores of the Aloha State with NCIS: Hawai’i, where the first female Special Agent in Charge of NCIS Pearl Harbor, Jane Tennant, has thrived and risen through the ranks by equal parts confidence and strategy in a system that has pushed back on her every step of the way. Together with her unwavering team of specialists, they balance duty to family and country while investigating high-stakes crimes involving military personnel, national security and the mysteries of the sun-drenched island paradise itself.

NCIS Hawaii Episode 7 — Alex Tarrant as Kai Holman, Noah Mills as Jesse Boone, and Vanessa Lachey as Special Agent in Charge Jane Tennant in ‘NCIS: Hawai’i’ episode 7 (Photo: Karen Neal © 2021 CBS Broadcasting, Inc)

‘Blue Bloods’ Season 12 Episode 5 Photos, Plot Details and Cast

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Rebecca Murray

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November 2, 2021

Blue Bloods Season 12 Episode 5 — Marisa Ramirez as Det. Maria Baez, Donnie Wahlberg as Danny Reagan, and David Quay as David Shaw in ‘Blue Bloods’ season 12 episode 5 (Photo by John Paul Filo © 2021 CBS Broadcasting Inc)

Stacy Keach returns to guest star as Archbishop Kearns on CBS’s Blue Bloods season 12 episode five, “Good Intentions.” Directed by David Barrett from a script by Daniel Truly, episode five will air on Friday, November 5, 2021 at 10pm ET/PT.

Tom Selleck leads the cast as Frank Reagan, with Donnie Wahlberg back as Danny Reagan and Bridget Moynahan returning as Erin Reagan. Will Estes plays Jamie Reagan, Len Cariou is Henry Reagan, Sami Gayle is Nicky Reagan-Boyle, Marisa Ramirez is Det. Maria Baez, and Vanessa Ray plays Officer Eddie Janko.

Recurring season 12 cast members include Abigail Hawk, Gregory Jbara, Robert Clohessy, Steven Schirripa, Eric B, and Andrew Terraciano.

“Good Intentions” Plot: Jamie and Eddie experience marital tension when Eddie allows her newly released ex-convict father, Armin (Michael Cullen), to live with them. Also, Danny and Baez go out of their way to help a desperate out-of-town man (Dave Quay) find his missing sister; Anthony enlists Erin’s help when new evidence arises in a closed case from his previous police career; and Frank goes head to head with Archbishop Kearns (Keach) when a local priest calling for the NYPD to be defunded causes friction between the force and the church.

Series Description, Courtesy of CBS:

Blue Bloods is a drama about a multi-generational family of cops dedicated to New York City law enforcement. Frank Reagan is the New York Police Commissioner, and heads both the police force and the Reagan brood. He runs his department as diplomatically as he runs his family, even when dealing with the politics that plagued his unapologetically bold father, Henry, during his stint as Chief. A source of pride and concern for Frank is his eldest son, Danny, a seasoned detective, family man and Iraq War vet who on occasion uses dubious tactics to solve cases with his partner, Detective Maria Baez. Erin, the middle daughter, is a New York Assistant D.A. who serves as the legal compass for her siblings and father.

Jamie is the youngest Reagan, a Harvard Law graduate and the family’s “golden boy.” Unable to deny the family tradition, Jamie decided to give up a lucrative future in law and follow in the family footsteps as a cop. He’s found a friend and ally in his wife, Eddie, who keeps him on his toes, and has very different reasons than the Reagans for joining the police force.