Season one episode four of CBS’s new FBI series, FBI: International, finds the team investigating a murder. Directed by Deborah Kampmeier from a script by Matt Olmstead, episode four – “American Optimism” – will air on Tuesday, October 12, 2021 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.
Ivan Mok, David Noroña, Erica Lutz, Rodrigo Penalosa Pita, and Armand Schultz guest star.
“American Optimism” Plot: The team investigates an American citizen who is proclaiming his innocence after seeking sanctuary at Madrid’s U.S. embassy while still covered in the blood of his murdered Spanish boyfriend. Also, Vo and Raines continue to grow their friendship.
Season One Description, Courtesy of CBS:
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.
Katheryn Winnick and Kylie Bunbury in ‘Big Sky’ season 2 episode 2 (ABC/Michael Moriatis)
ABC’s Big Sky season two episode two finds our two favorite detectives collaborating on a case and Ronald being formally introduced to Rick Legarski’s twin brother. Although it’s the lesser of the two concurrent storylines, Ronald and the new Legarski (also played by John Carroll Lynch) open the episode.
This Legarski’s name is Wolfgang and Ronald (Brian Geraghty) reveals Rick always referred to his brother as a weak, degenerate hippie. There was no love lost between the siblings as Wolfgang’s description of his dead twin’s character is equally as insulting. Wolf promises he’ll undo the evil Rick committed, and part of that redemption process is “helping” Ronald master his urges.
Wolf reveals Ronald will need to earn the privilege of speaking with Scarlet. Wolf believes in tough love and suggests Ronald needs to accept his position at the bottom of the pack. He allows Ronald to see Scarlet’s working in the garden but that’s as close as he lets him come to his psycho killer girlfriend.
From the way he praises Scarlet, it’s obvious Wolf has no idea what she’s capable of. (And that’s a wrap on Ronald’s storyline in season two episode two.)
Jenny (Katheryn Winnick) carries around the rock with the heart drawn on it as she inspects the crime scene. The driver’s missing and Jenny notes whoever he was, he scratched off the truck’s VIN. She continues to inspect the vehicle and locates blood in a crease on the backseat. It’s fresh enough that it comes off on her pen.
Travis (Logan Marshall-Green) gets caught up in the roadblock around the accident and tells Jenny the delay will cause him to be late to work. Jenny reveals there’s blood at the scene, and they flirt a little as he asks her to let him through. She waves him through with a smile.
Elsewhere, Bridger (Jeremy Ray Taylor) and his sister Madison (Lola Skye Reid) debate the pros and cons of talking to the cops. Bridger’s worried the killer saw them, but Madison’s equally positive they’re in the clear.
It’s confirmed Bridger’s suspicions are correct when the guy who spied on them up at the ridge is shown seated in a vehicle outside their home.
Mark Lindor (Omar Metwally) shows up at the detective agency to take Jerrie (Jesse James Keitel) gun shopping and is pulled aside by Cassie (Kylie Bunbury). She wonders if he’s learned anything about murdered state trooper Dewey but he confirms he can’t go near the files until he’s reinstated. Cassie blames herself for putting her son in harm’s way and Mark suggests they proceed carefully. Cassie appears unwilling to follow his lead, determined to protect her family.
Meanwhile, a woman who looks really out of place in Montana disembarks a private jet at the local airport. She’s snobby to the guy on the ground and steals his cowboy hat, despite the fact he refuses to sell it to her. Her minion, Donno (Ryan O’Nan), is about to resort to violence when the now hat-less man decides it’s best to lose a hat rather than his life.
The woman, who it turns out is named Ren (Janina Gavankar), warns Donno they need to stop cutting up people. This time they’re just going to follow the money and find their drugs.
Bridger’s still feeling guilty about not reporting the crash and shows up at the sheriff’s office to give a statement. He’s seated in the lobby when Deputy Harvey (Michael Malarkey) walks by whistling the same tune the killer whistled while shooting the driver at the crash scene.
By the time Jenny makes it to the lobby to talk to him, Bridger has taken off without saying anything.
Max (Madelyn Kientz) comes home to find that her mom, Rachel (T.V. Carpio), has been drinking. She claims she fell off the wagon because she has a toothache and can’t afford a visit to the dentist. Max hates seeing her mother this way and says she’ll use her babysitting money to pay the dentist. (Maybe having Max be the one to hide the bags of money and drugs wasn’t the best idea…)
A waitress named Tonya (Jamie-Lynn Sigler) asks Cassie to help her find her missing boyfriend. His name’s Big Sam and he mysteriously disappeared on his way to pick her up. Cassie assures her she can help.
There’s cause to celebrate at the agency as Jerrie has just passed her test and is officially a private investigator. Denise (Dedee Pfeiffer) is into it, decorating Jerrie’s desk and hanging congratulations banners. Cassie’s reaction is more subdued and business-like. She asks if Jerrie’s found anything out about Sam, and Jerrie thinks there’s something weird about him. He was living beyond his means and they’re not sure what he actually does for a job.
Max checks in after receiving a text from Cassie, and Cassie asks if she can babysit on Saturday. As they’re chatting, Max does a double-take when she spots a photo of Big Sam on Cassie’s desk. Cassie notices Max’s reaction, but Max claims she’s never seen the man before.
Jerrie and Mark relax over dinner and drinks at a restaurant, and Jerrie insists they steer the conversation away from work. Mark asks her advice on how to get through to Cassie, and Jerrie suggests he stop trying so hard. “Cassie’s got walls…high ones,” says Jerrie.
The teens gather back at the ridge to share updates on the crash investigation. Bridger informs them the killer was a cop – and the cop has seen his face. Fortunately, Bridger believes the cop didn’t recognize him. Max confesses she gave her mom $2,000 and then distributes the same amount to each of them. They’re all cool with that.
Harper (Troy Leigh-Anne Johnson) suggests they wait a few months and if there aren’t any new developments, they’ll divide up the remaining money. As for the drugs, they think the best solution is to get rid of them quickly.
Harper and Max are walking home from the meetup when the strange man from the mountains approaches them. “I saw you,” he says as they turn and walk away. He yells after them and Max screams for him to leave them alone. Max pepper sprays him before running off with Harper.
Jenny shows up late at night at Travis’ hotel room rocking a UB40 T-shirt but pauses outside his door. She’s shocked to discover he’s in the room with a woman and sees them kiss through the window. She takes off without making her presence known.
Deputy Harvey fills Ren and Donno in on the investigation into the crash. He explains Sam’s truck has been taken to the station to be checked out but he cleaned it up first. He swears he did the best he could, but Ren’s pissed the money and drugs are missing. Ren wonders if he took them; he claims he’s innocent.
Harvey’s sure Sam’s girlfriend, Tonya, isn’t involved in this. He’s known her for years and thinks she’s a good girl. Ren informs him they’ll take things from here. Before Harvey leaves, he warns them not to assume they can come to town and make messes. “This is Montana,” says Harvey.
The following morning Travis shows up at Jenny’s and apparently he knows she stopped by the hotel. He claims the woman she saw him with was just part of his undercover work. “She’s the front for a connection I’ve been trying to make,” says Travis.
Travis suggests they lay down some ground rules to make their relationship work. Jenny puts a temporary halt to the relationship conversation because she’s late for work. When she mentions the truck involved in the crash didn’t have a VIN, it sparks Travis’ interest. There’s a possibility it’s connected to what he’s working on. It might have to do with a missing drug shipment.
Jerrie informs Cassie she discovered Sam purchased one-way tickets to Cabo. Tonya didn’t mention them before, and Cassie confronts her at the diner. Tonya explains it’s complicated and can’t talk about this at work.
When Tonya steps away from the counter to serve customers, it’s revealed Ren’s seated a few chairs down from Cassie. She asks about the best pie to eat and Cassie suggests huckleberry. (So the title isn’t a reference to Tombstone after all.)
Cassie leaves and Ren’s joined by Donno. They both order huckleberry pie from Tonya and then reveal they’re old friends of Big Sam’s.
Jenny takes a closer look at the truck and discovers a hidden smuggling compartment containing a gun. She hopes they can pull a print from it.
Back at the detective agency, Cassie shows Jenny her file on Big Sam. Jenny thinks it’s a weird coincidence she’s looking for the same guy after pulling his prints off the gun. They decide to team up and talk to Tonya.
Madelyn Kientz and Troy Leigh-Anne Johnson in ‘Big Sky’ season 2 episode 2 (ABC/Michael Moriatis)
Max returns home and is confronted by T-Lock (Arturo Del Puerto) who demands to know where she got the money. She lies and claims it was babysitting money.
A short while later Max confesses to her BFF Harper she’s worried he didn’t believe it. The situation’s getting too messy, what with her mom’s boyfriend sensing she’s lying and Cassie looking into the accident. Max confesses she saw the dead driver’s face in a file at Cassie’s and Harper reminds her no one knows anything. Max thinks they need to bring Bridger and Madison into the loop. Harper’s leery of that since their parents are lawyers.
Harper thinks instead of dumping the drugs they should sell them. A guy she knows could do it for them and they’d get a cut of the profits. Harper wants Max to get a sample to give to this guy. If it’s too sketchy, they’ll call it off.
Tonya’s packing a bag when Ren and Donno bust in. They want their money and drugs, but Tonya claims not to know anything. She’s knocked out and her place is ransacked.
Cassie and Jenny drive over to Tonya’s place anxious to discover what she really knows. They arrive after Ren and Donno have searched the place. Tonya’s gone and they assume she’s been taken.
Max takes a small bag of drugs from the shed and is stopped in her tracks by T-Lock as she attempts to run across the lawn. T-Lock pries her hand open and discovers the drugs.
Ren and Donno have indeed kidnapped Tonya and have her gagged and bound in the backseat of their car as season two episode two ends.
Filmmakers Chris Miller and Phil Lord (Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse, 21 Jump Street) are the creative forces behind Apple TV+’s upcoming comedy series, The Afterparty, debuting next January. Judging solely by the first teaser trailer, The Afterparty could become the streaming service’s breakout comedy of 2022. Hopefully the series is as funny as its teaser.
“This is one of the most surprising, original and fun projects we’ve ever made,” said Lord and Miller. “Our goal was to tell a comedic whodunnit story in a new and exciting way. By giving each episode its own unique style of storytelling, we were able to make what feels like eight distinctly different but interconnected films that highlight how everyone’s personal perspective and biases shape how they see the world.”
The first season stars Tiffany Haddish (Girls Trip), Sam Richardson (Veep), Zoë Chao (Love Life), Ben Schwartz (House of Lies), and Ike Barinholtz (The Mindy Project). Ilana Glazer (Broad City), Jamie Demetriou (Fleabag), Dave Franco (The Rental), and John Early (Search Party) also star in the eight-episode season.
Chris Miller created the series and directs, executive produces, and serves as showrunner. Phil Lord and Anthony King also executive produce. The behind-the-scenes team includes director of photography Carl Herse, production designer Bruce Hill, costume designer Trayce Gigi Field, composer Daniel Pemberton, and editor Joel Negron.
Apple TV+ released the following description of season one:
“The Afterparty centers on a murder mystery at a high school reunion. Each of the eight episodes features a retelling of the same night told through a different character’s perspective, each with its own unique visual style and film genre to match the teller’s personality.”
Lee Pace stars in ‘Foundation’ (Photo credit courtesy of Apple)
Apple TV+ has officially given Foundation a renewal order, with a second season announced prior to season one’s fourth episode. The sci-fi series is based on Isaac Asimov’s award-winning trilogy and stars Jared Harris and Lee Pace, with David S. Goyer (The Dark Knight trilogy) guiding Foundation as showrunner and executive producer.
“Since my childhood I’ve dreamed of how Hari Seldon and Eto Demerzel would look and sound — what Terminus and Trantor would feel like,” stated Goyer. “Now, with season two, our audience will get to visit more of Asimov’s indelible characters and worlds, including Hober Mallow, General Bel Riose, and all the Outer Suns. I’m thrilled that a whole new generation of fans are reading Asimov’s brilliant masterwork. We’re playing the long game with Foundation and I’m grateful to my partners at Apple and Skydance for entrusting me with this epic. Buckle up. We’re about to fold some serious space.”
Season one premiered on September 24, 2021 and has six new episodes still to air.
“We have been so excited to watch global audiences embrace the captivating, suspenseful and breathtaking thrill ride that is Foundation,” said Matt Cherniss, head of programming for Apple TV+. “We know how long fans of these beloved Asimov stories have waited to see his iconic work brought to life as a visually spectacular event series and now we can’t wait to showcase even more of the richly layered world, compelling storytelling and stunning world-building in season two.”
In addition to Goyer, the Skydance Television production has Robyn Asimov, Josh Friedman, Cameron Welsh, David Ellison, Dana Goldberg, and Bill Bost involved as executive producers.
“David Goyer’s Foundation has surpassed all my expectations by bringing my father’s philosophy and ideas to the screen in ways he could never do while staying true to his work,” said Robyn Asimov. “I know my father would have been proud to see his iconic story come to life through the show’s visual beauty and the layered characters, understanding full well his words would need this cinematic translation. My father was deeply indebted to his fans, to their loyalty and always hoped his work would pass through to following generations. The ‘Foundation’ series is fulfilling his wish (and mine) by introducing his work to a vast array of new readers. Given the cerebral nature of the Foundation books, this series is a tour de force.”
The season one cast also features Lou Llobell, Leah Harvey, Laura Birn, Terrence Mann, Cassian Bilton, and Alfred Enoch.
The Plot, Courtesy of Apple TV+:
The monumental adaptation chronicles the stories of four crucial individuals transcending space and time as they overcome deadly crises, shifting loyalties and complicated relationships that will ultimately determine the fate of humanity.
When revolutionary Dr. Hari Seldon predicts the impending fall of the Empire, he and a band of loyal followers venture to the far reaches of the galaxy to establish The Foundation in an attempt to rebuild and preserve the future of civilization. Enraged by Hari’s claims, the ruling Cleons — a long line of emperor clones — fear their unrivaled reign may be weakening as they’re forced to reckon with the potential reality of losing their powerful legacy forever.
In this week’s new episode, “Barbarians at the Gate,” Salvor faces off with an enemy of the Empire. Brothers Day and Dusk are at odds, while Brother Dawn wrestles with his truth.
Steve Carell will star in FX’s ‘The Patient’ (Photo Courtesy of FX)
Emmy Award nominee Steve Carell is teaming up with the award-winning team behind The Americans for the FX limited series, The Patient. The FX Productions limited series is described as a psychological thriller and will star Carell as a psychiatrist.
The Americans‘ Joel Fields and Joe Weisberg are writing the 10-episode limited series and will serve as executive producers. Carell, Victor Hsu, and Caroline Moore are also executive producing.
“We are excited that Joe and Joel are back with their next series for FX after the great experience of working with them on six amazing seasons of The Americans,” said Eric Schrier, President, FX Entertainment. “Their creative instincts and mastery of plot and character are on display again with The Patient, which will showcase Steve Carell’s remarkable talents as an actor, producer, and creative collaborator.”
Steve Carell earned a Best Actor Oscar nomination for his performance in Foxcatcher and multiple Emmy nominations for his starring role as Michael Scott on The Office. Carell’s credits include The Morning Show, Space Force, Welcome to Marwen, Vice, Beautiful Boy, and Last Flag Flying. He recently completed work on the animated sequel, Minions: The Rise of Gru.
FX released the following description of the half-hour limited series:
“A psychological thriller from the minds of Joel Fields and Joe Weisberg, a psychotherapist finds himself held prisoner by a serial killer with an unusual request: curb his homicidal urges. But unwinding the mind of this man while also dealing with the waves of his own repressed troubles creates a journey perhaps as treacherous as his captivity.
Steve Carell will play ‘Alexander Strauss,’ a psychiatrist who has recently lost his wife. Behind his cerebral, sensitive exterior, he has yet to plumb the depths of his own pain and loss.”
HBO Max’s What Happened, Brittany Murphy? examines the career, private life, and death of the actress who died under bizarre circumstances at 32. The official trailer shows a smiling Murphy at the height of her career as well as in the more troubled period just prior to her death.
Brittany Murphy’s life is remembered via interviews with friends and co-stars as well as footage from her films and TV projects. In particular, the months leading up to her death are examined along with Murphy’s relationship with her husband, a controversial figure who also died unexpectedly less than a year after Murphy passed away. Both Murphy and Monjack’s deaths were attributed to pneumonia and severe anemia.
Emmy nominee Cynthia Hill (Private Violence) directed and Mary Lisio, James Buddy Day, and Blumhouse’s Jason Blum, Chris McCumber, and Jeremy Gold executive produced. What Happened, Brittany Murphy? was produced by Blumhouse Television and Pyramid Productions.
The Max Original two-part documentary will premiere on Thursday, October 14, 2021.
HBO Max released the following description of the docuseries:
“The documentary is an intimate, in-depth character portrait of actress Brittany Murphy, going beyond the headlines to explore the mysterious circumstances surrounding her tragic death at 32 years old.
A captivating actress as effervescent on-screen as she was off, Murphy was a rising star whose movies helped define a generation. But in 2009, Murphy’s untimely passing ended her promising career, while the mysterious circumstances surrounding her death quickly became fodder for speculation and conspiracy theories. Featuring new archival footage and interviews with those closest to her, What Happened, Brittany Murphy? goes beyond the tabloid rumors to examine the impact of Hollywood’s sexism on her struggles, as well as lingering concerns about her relationship with husband Simon Monjack. Sensitive and nuanced, the docuseries explores the legacy of a unique talent.”
On a personal note, I interviewed Brittany Murphy multiple times over the years and always found her to be a delightful interview with a contagious smile. RIP Brittany.
Shaun will be having a difficult time dealing with changes around the hospital on ABC’s The Good Doctor season five episode three. Directed by Anne Renton from a script by Adam Scott Weissman and Thomas L. Moran, episode three will air on Monday, October 11, 2021 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.
Rachel Bay Jones guest stars as Salen Morrison.
“Measure of Intelligence” Plot: Shaun confronts Salen (Jones) about the many changes she has implemented since coming on at St. Bonaventure, and Glassman is forced to accept his new role at the hospital.
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 3 (ABC/Jeff Weddell)Freddie Highmore, Paige Spara and Rachel Bay Jones in season 5 episode 3 (ABC/Jeff Weddell)Noah Galvin and Bria Henderson in season 5 episode 3 (ABC/Jeff Weddell)Paige Spara and Freddie Highmore in season 5 episode 3 (ABC/Jeff Weddell)Richard Schiff and Freddie Highmore in season 5 episode 3 (ABC/Jeff Weddell)Freddie Highmore and Paige Spara in season 5 episode 3 (ABC/Jeff Weddell)
NBC’s New Amsterdam season four episode three found the hospital staff dealing with the surprise announcement that Dr. Max Goodwin and Dr. Helen Sharpe are leaving. Up next, episode four – “Seed Money” – will air on Tuesday, October 12, 2021 at 10pm ET/PT.
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.
“Seed Money” Plot: Max struggles with a new fiscal reality at the hospital. Dr. Sharpe is on a mission to provide follow-up cancer screenings for patients before it’s too late. Bloom grapples with Dr. Shinwari’s new overnight schedule. Reynolds has an interesting conversation with Dr. Malvo about their future.
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.
Janet Montgomery as Dr. Lauren Bloom and Ryan Eggold as Dr. Max Goodwin in ‘New Amsterdam’ season 4 episode 4 (Photo by: Virginia Sherwood/NBC)Michelle Forbes as Dr. Veronica Fuentes and Tyler Labine as Dr. Iggy Frome in season 4 episode 4 (Photo by: Virginia Sherwood/NBC)Janet Montgomery as Dr. Lauren Bloom, Michelle Forbes as Dr. Veronica Fuentes, Frances Turner as Dr. Lyn Malvo, and Christine Chang as Dr. Agnes Kao in season 4 episode 4 (Photo by: Virginia Sherwood/NBC)Ryan Eggold as Dr. Max Goodwin, Michelle Forbes as Dr. Veronica Fuentes, and Danny Garcia as Domino in season 4 episode 4 (Photo by: Virginia Sherwood/NBC)Alejandro Hernandez as Casey Acosta, Ryan Eggold as Dr. Max Goodwin, Janet Montgomery as Dr. Lauren Bloom, Tyler Labine as Dr. Iggy Frome, and Michelle Forbes as Dr. Veronica Fuentes in season 4 episode 4 (Photo by: Virginia Sherwood/NBC)Frances Turner as Dr. Lyn Malvo and Jocko Sims as Dr. Floyd Reynolds in season 4 episode 4 (Photo by: Virginia Sherwood/NBC)Freema Agyeman as Dr. Helen Sharpe in season 4 episode 4 (Photo by: Will Hart/NBC)
Netflix’s sci-fi action thriller Lost in Space season three will find the Robinson family up against what’s teased as the greatest alien threat they’ve ever faced. The just-released trailer arrived with the first batch of official photos from season three which, unfortunately, is also going to be the series’ final season.
Returning cast members include Toby Stephens (Black Sails), Molly Parker (House of Cards), Maxwell Jenkins (Betrayal), Mina Sundwall (Maggie’s Plan), Taylor Russell (Falling Skies), Ignacio Serricchio (The Wedding Ringer), and Parker Posey (A Mighty Wind).
Lost in Space is based on the classic ’60s series that ran for just three seasons. The original series starred Guy Williams, June Lockhart, Mark Goddard, Marta Kristen, Bill Mumy, Angela Cartwright, and Jonathan Harris.
Zack Estrin created the reboot and serves as showrunner and executive producer. Kevin Burns, Jon Jashni, Matt Sazama, and Burk Sharpless also serve as executive producers.
Netflix has set a Wednesday, December 1, 2021 premiere date for the final eight episode season.
Netflix released the following synopsis of the upcoming season:
“In the third and final season of Lost in Space, the stakes are higher than ever and the Robinson family’s survival instincts will be put to the ultimate test. After a year of being trapped on a mysterious planet, Judy, Penny, Will and the Robot must lead the 97 young Colonists in a harrowing evacuation — but not before secrets are unearthed that will change their lives forever.
Meanwhile John and Maureen — with Don at their side — must battle overwhelming odds as they try to reunite with their kids. The Robinsons will have to grapple with the emotional challenge of not just being lost — but being separated from the ones they love… as they face the greatest alien threat yet.”
Sony Pictures has just released the official trailer for the latest installment in the Resident Evil franchise, Resident Evil: Welcome to Raccoon City. This new Resident Evil origin story reboots the franchise and promises to be a more faithful adaptation of the popular video game that inspired the previous RE films.
Franchise star Milla Jovovich doesn’t return for this Resident Evil reboot. Instead, Welcome to Raccoon City welcomes Kaya Scodelario, Hannah John-Kamen, Robbie Amell, Tom Hopper, Avan Jogia, Donal Logue, and Neal McDonough to the world of zombie dogs and other horrifying creatures.
Johannes Roberts (47 Meters Down, The Strangers: Prey at Night) wrote the screenplay and directs the R-rated video game adaptation. Robert Kulzer, James Harris, and Hartley Gorenstein serve as producers, with Martin Moszkowicz, Victor Hadida, and Jeremy Bolt executive producing. Franchise veteran Paul W.S. Anderson is also involved as an executive producer.
Sony’s planning a November 24, 2021 theatrical release.
The Plot:
Returning to the origins of the massively popular Resident Evil franchise, fan and filmmaker Johannes Roberts brings the games to life for a whole new generation of fans. In Resident Evil: Welcome to Raccoon City, once the booming home of pharmaceutical giant Umbrella Corporation, Raccoon City is now a dying Midwestern town. The company’s exodus left the city a wasteland…with great evil brewing below the surface. When that evil is unleashed, a group of survivors must work together to uncover the truth behind Umbrella and make it through the night.
