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Tracker Season 3 Finale Recap: ‘The Best Ones’ Delivers Shocking Twists

Tracker Season 3 Finale Recap Jensen Ackles and Justin Hartley
Jensen Ackles and Justin Hartley in ‘Tracker’ season 3, episode 22, the season finale (Photo: Darko Sikman © 2026 CBS Broadcasting, Inc)

Part two of CBS’s Tracker season three finale opens with Colter (Justin Hartley) learning Danny pressed the button and refused to leave because he needed to help his friend, Lola. Lola, another test subject, is currently strapped to a chair and pleading with the researcher, promising to do better. When he refuses to release her, Lola informs him two men are coming for him.

(The following is a recap of season three’s finale, “The Best Ones,” and there are spoilers.)

Russell (Jensen Ackles) barges in and together he and Colter shoot anyone who tries to stop them from rescuing Danny. They make it to Colter’s truck, but Danny stops and won’t go any further until they retrieve Lola. Danny confirms she’s a precog, different from the rest of the subjects. She’s currently being held at the “Quiet Place,” but Danny doesn’t know its location.

They decide the best option is to take him to Dr. Serena Jukic (Jeri Ryan), who can help him do a remote viewing session. Dr. Jukic asks for forgiveness, and Danny assures her he forgave her a long time ago. She assists with the remote viewing, while Russell confirms he’s a believer and believes that Colter needs to stop being so negative. Colter swears he has a plan for what to do after they rescue Lola but won’t tell Russell what it is. Russell also has a plan and after declaring he won’t say what it is, he immediately explains his plan.

They need to “unalive the head of the snake,” which means they need to find the head.

Speaking of the snake, they’ve discovered the friendship between Danny and Lola.

Danny’s provided enough details on Lola’s location for Randy (Chris Lee) to start a search. The exact combo of Danny’s description points to a single spot 100 miles from their current location.

Felton (David Costabile), Russell’s agency source, wants to meet because he might know who the head of the snake is. After a brief discussion about who gets the cool truck and who gets the not-so-cool Subaru, Colter heads out to save Lola and Russell leaves to meet his source.

Felton warns Russell that DORIX Logistics is hunting him and Colter. DORIX has a “don’t look, don’t tell” agreement with the DoD. He also confirms a man named Damian Vickers has been commissioned to kill the Shaw brothers. Felton suggests that Russell leave this alone and that no matter what he has planned, he can’t escape DORIX’s reach.

They’re ambushed as they are talking, and Russell’s able to get away after being shot in the shoulder. Unfortunately, Felton’s killed with a bullet to the face.

Colter makes it to DORIX’s secret lair and spots multiple guards on patrol. He takes out two before entering the building and then knocks out a scientist and another guard before spotting Lola. She’s being taken away by Vickers (Chido Nwokocha) when Colter attacks. It’s quite a struggle, but Colter ends it with two bullets to Vicker’s chest. He grabs Lola and doesn’t see Vickers is fine; he was wearing a bulletproof vest.

Lola insists she’ll never be safe and tells Colter the man’s still alive. She just knows it.

Russell calls Reenie (Fiona Rene) asking for her help tracking calls to a cell phone he grabbed off one of the men he just killed. He doesn’t want Colter or Randy to know the number he’s providing came from him. Russell warns her to be safe and doesn’t say that he’s been shot.

He breaks into a warehouse and is in bad shape, leaning against a wall, when Colter calls. Russell reveals he was ambushed and that there’s a hit out on them right now. Vickers is ex-Delta and he’s hunting them. Russell finally admits he’s been hit, and Lola tells Colter that his brother needs him.

DORIX’s head honcho McIntyre (Glenn Morshower) isn’t pleased that Vickers let Colter and Lola get away. Vickers promises he’ll take care of the situation. McIntyre provides Vickers with Russell’s current location, and Vickers swears he’ll get rid of him.

Colter and Lola find Russell and realize he’s lost a lot of blood. Russell demands an anesthetic, calling his bro a psychopath for not wanting him to use it. Lola advises Russell that he’s going to live, but Vickers is on his way and not alone.

Russell’s fixed up enough to hold a gun and cover one of the entrances. Vickers arrives with four men, and Russell sees their feet run by through an opening under a door. He takes out one and searches for the others.

Three men approach a location where they believe Lola’s hiding and one of the men pumps bullets into it. Lola’s not there because her precog abilities led her to a better hiding spot.

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Justin Hartley as Colter Shaw and Laurel Marsden as Lola in ‘Tracker’ season 3’s finale (Photo: Darko Sikman © 2026 CBS Broadcasting, Inc)

Colter uses the distraction to shoot the three men while Russell’s quietly waiting for Vickers. Unfortunately, when he spots him, blood from his wound gives away his perch above Vickers. Vickers doesn’t act like he’s seen the blood, and he and Colter make their way quietly through the building. Vickers gets the drop on Russell and orders him to give up Colter’s location. As a reward, he’ll get a quick death. Russell doesn’t, and Vickers prepares to shoot him in the head from behind. Before he pulls the trigger, Colter shoots him once but doesn’t kill him. He leaves Vickers alive to ask who put out the contract, only killing Vickers once he reaches for his weapon.

Russell asks Lola if he’s still going to live and Lola replies, “I’m sorry I can’t see anything.” Russell takes that as a no.

Colter and Russell split up to finish the job. Colter takes Lola back to Dr. Jukic and Danny and has Barbie Lee (a forger introduced in season two, episode eight) meet them there. Barbie (Freda Foh Shen) assures them she’ll give them new identities so airtight no one will ever find them.

Colter thanks Dr. Jukic for providing him with answers about his dad. She hugs Colter, and Barbie warns him she’s sending him a bill.

Russell finds the head of the snake, McIntyre, thanks to the phone he pulled off the man who murdered Felton. Russell knows if he kills him, the agency will be after him. And if he leaves him alive, he’ll also be hunted. Before he makes his decision, McIntyre hands over Ashton’s file. After scanning it, Russell calls it BS, but McIntyre insists what their dad did to Colter is true. McIntyre believes Russell doesn’t want Colter to ever see this file. If Russell fixes a problem for him, no one will ever know what Ashton did. Russell can take the file with him and burn it.

Russell agrees without knowing what the job is.

Russell calls Reenie and quickly explains he needs to leave for a while, and Colter can’t know why he’s leaving or where he’s gone. He promises when he’s finished, he’ll reconnect and tell her everything.

Colter heads to a remote location that he considers his “home.” It’s got a large outbuilding set up as a workshop and when Keaton (Brent Sexton) arrives, he teases that no one has ever seen it and lived to tell the tale. Keaton brought Ashton’s old dad’s truck with him and Colter confirms he’s going to try and fix it up. Keaton volunteers to help him.

As they take the truck apart, Colter finds an old fishing rod that was his dad’s. Keaton reminisces about his childhood and how his dad wasn’t around much. Colter admits he didn’t get all the answers about his dad he was looking for but believes he was trying to do the right thing.

“He was a good man at the end,” says Colter, unaware of the folder Russell was given.

Marshals Season 1 Finale Recap: Massive Betrayal & Cliffhanger

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Luke Grimes as Kayce Dutton in the ‘Marshals’ season 1 finale (Photo: Fred Hayes © 2025 CBS Broadcasting, Inc)

CBS’s Marshals’ short first season concludes with episode 13, which finds Kayce deciding East Camp’s future and the team saying goodbye to a key member. The season finale ends with a massive betrayal exposed and the fate of two members of the team left hanging.

(The following is a recap of season one’s finale, “Wolves at the Door,” and there are spoilers.)

Kayce (Luke Grimes) steps onto the porch, pausing to look around East Camp, before saddling up and heading out to visit Monica’s private memorial spot.

Bartender Maddie (Morgan Lindholm) confides in her dad that Miles isn’t handling the suspension or Sabrina’s death well. Belle (Arielle Kebbel) also shows up at the bar, reminding Cal (Logan Marshall-Green) he promised to stop drinking beer and start eating better. Belle scheduled an appointment with the best oncologist around, and Cal’s not looking forward to dealing with it alone. She suggests that he confide in Maddie. Cal refuses.

Miles (Tatanka Means) pops into Chairman Thomas Rainwater’s office and learns he’s no longer needed to speak with the senators. A suspended marshal speaking on the rez’s behalf won’t go over well.

Kayce appears to still be considering selling East Camp to Tom Weaver (Chris Mulkey), and Tom arrives with Dolly (Ellyn Jameson) and his ranch foreman, Jeb (Kevin McNamara). Jeb asks if it’s okay if he looks around since Tom wants to run 1,000 cattle on the property. Tom hands over his formal offer for East Camp and Kayce reminds him the Duttons have owned the land for 150 years. There’s a lot of blood, sweat, and tears poured into the soil. Tom assures him his offer will change his fortune.

Kayce explains that while he’s currently standing in the ashes of a fire and staring at the house where Monica died, fresh grass will grow in the spring. He’s used to losing what he loves, but East Camp is something he can hold onto. Kayce turns down Tom’s offer and although he’s disappointed, Tom’s also happy for him.

Kayce shows up at the station with a much-improved attitude that Belle and Andrea (Ash Santos) immediately notice. He’s not only keeping East Camp, but he’s also turning part of it into an equine therapy center for vets. And he’s going to name it after Garrett. Cal and the team support the idea.

Their boss, Harry Gifford (Brett Cullen), breaks the news that Andrea couldn’t; she’s leaving Montana and returning to DC. She didn’t know how to tell them she’s leaving tomorrow.

Meanwhile, Miles rides with Thomas (Gil Birmingham) and Mo (Mo Brings Plenty) to the airport, and Thomas is amused that Miles sounds a lot like Kayce when he tries to justify disobeying orders. Suddenly an SUV appears out of nowhere and almost T-bones them. A gun appears out the window and Miles protects Thomas with his body. Bullets fly and then the SUV speeds off.

Andrea gives Kayce a hard time about dating Dolly after turning down her dad. Kayce jokes that he won’t miss her teasing and then gets serious when he asks her to reconsider. Andrea admits it was a tough decision to make.

They’re still talking about her impending departure when Kayce gets a call about the attack on Rainwater. He immediately grabs his bag and heads home, believing keeping Rainwater at East Camp is the safest place.

Miles, Mo, Thomas, and Kayce watch East Camp’s security cameras, but Mo’s sure he wasn’t followed. Rainwater apologizes for bringing his problems to East Camp. Tate (Brecken Merrill) was supposed to leave but he decided to stay by his dad’s side. Kayce sent all the ranch hands home.

They believe the incident has to do with the bomb attack during the mine demonstration. Rainwater’s certain the attack was meant to keep them from meeting with the senators.

Miles heads to Broken Rock to hunt for clues.

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Ash Santos as Andrea, Mo Brings Plenty, and Arielle Kebbel as Belle in ‘Marshals’ season 1’s finale (Photo: Fred Hayes © 2025 CBS Broadcasting, Inc.)

Meanwhile, Andrea, Cal, and Belle are tasked with tracking down Rudy Carpenter, the fugitive Cal and Kayce let go while they were on their way to rescue Tom Weaver. He’s apparently meeting someone at a local motel, and they stake it out while giving Andrea a hard time. They think Montana’s grown on her and that she fits in better away from big cities.

Kayce and Rainwater are reminiscing about the past when they realize someone’s jamming the ranch’s Wi-Fi signal. Kayce has Mo and Thomas watch Tate while he rides out to check on a tribal officer they left guarding the ranch’s gate. Kayce’s able to reach Cal and informs him that the officer’s dead and the attackers are moving toward his cabin.

Kayce grabs a flare gun out of the police car before heading back to his cabin. He fires it into the air, and Mo understands it’s a signal that something’s wrong. Mo sends Tate and Thomas upstairs and prepares for a gun fight.

Cal decides to let Rudy escape again. It’s more important to help Kayce, even if Gifford gets upset.

Gunfire fills the cabin and Mo’s the only one downstairs able to fire back. Kayce returns and circles behind the attackers. He kills two men before coming under gunfire himself. He makes a run for it before realizing there are a dozen or so men attacking his cabin. He’s hit and goes down with a thud.

A man crashes open the cabin door, knocking it into Mo. Mo’s able to stay on his feet and fight back. It’s a life-or-death struggle over the man’s knife. Mo emerges on top and kills him.

Outside, the men approach the spot where Kayce fell as he struggles to get back into the fight. Suddenly, his team (with Miles) shows up and begins taking out the attackers. Kayce makes a run for it toward them as they lay down cover fire.

Kayce chases after a fleeing vehicle on horseback while the team continues with the gunfight. He comes upon the vehicle not far away, and it’s rolled over. The occupants survived the crash but are no match for Kayce’s sharpshooting skills.

Mo has joined the gunfight and helps take down the remaining men outside.

Thomas uses a bed for cover and waits, gun aimed at the bedroom door. He gets off a few shots as an attacker breaks through the door but it’s Tate who kills the man. Kayce arrives seconds later and fortunately they don’t shoot him.

After things calm down, Kayce apologizes to Tate for putting him in that position. Cal informs Rainwater and the others that there are 10 men down outside and hopefully they’ll have their identities soon. Someone knew Rainwater would be there, and these men were professionals. It’s no longer safe at East Camp and Cal suggests they return to the compound.

Back at the station, the men have been IDed as international mercenaries. But so far Belle hasn’t found a connection between any of the men. The team learns the tribal officer who was shot had called Councilmember Irons’ office after he arrived at East Camp. (Irons had already been mentioned as a possible organizer.)

Cal suggests that Kayce hang out at the station with Tate while he, Belle, and Andrea interview Irons. Kayce admits to Tate that he wanted to break the Dutton family cycle of violence, but it didn’t work. Miles joins them and Kayce thanks him for helping in the gunfight.

Belle, Andrea, and Cal find Irons’ vehicle in a remote area and are stunned to see that Irons is dead leaning against it. They assume he killed himself after the attack didn’t work.

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Gil Birmingham as Thomas Rainwater and Luke Grimes as Kayce Dutton in ‘Marshals’ season 1’s finale (Photo: Fred Hayes © 2025 CBS Broadcasting, Inc)

Thomas and Mo speak with Kayce and Miles about Irons’ death, and Thomas doesn’t believe he killed himself. Even if he did, he had to have been working for someone else.

A motorcade comes to collect Rainwater, and both he and Mo thank Kayce for keeping them safe. “I’m proud to call you my brother,” says Rainwater.

Cal’s also proud of Miles for having the team’s backs. Miles admits he has a problem keeping his judgment under control. Cal reinstates him to desk duty, and Miles is okay with that.

Later, they kick back and relax a bit while still determined to find out where Irons’ money to pay mercenaries came from. Gifford arrives and praises their work, admitting the team’s exceeded his expectations. He wishes Andrea well in her new assignment.

Andrea, Miles, and Belle goof around with a taser and foosball, and Tate thinks it feels like the old Yellowstone bunkhouse. Kayce confesses he never felt at home there. Cal joins the foosball fun as Andrea steps away to say goodbye to Kayce. They share a friendly hug as Kayce leaves.

Miles joins Maddie for a dance at the bar. She’s happy he got his badge back, and Miles says the only things he cares about are her and his job. Cal watches them dance and calls Belle, but she doesn’t answer. She’s riding home with her hubby from their son’s talent show when she confesses that she’s in debt and needs his help. He’s stunned that she owes $20,000 and doesn’t want to help pay off her debt.

Andrea’s alone at the station when she takes her new cowboy hat out of her locker. She holds it, obviously conflicted about leaving the team.

Miles leaves the bar to join Rainwater in DC.

Maddie hands her dad a beer, relieved he gave Miles a second chance. For the first time ever, she comes out from behind the bar and sits next to her dad. He’s shocked and she says she’s ready to talk. Maddie even calls him dad.

The following morning Andrea’s at the station when Belle and Cal arrive. They joke that she’s not really going to leave, and she reveals the coroner doesn’t think Irons killed himself. The coroner didn’t find gunpowder on his hands and had defensive wounds. Andrea also learned that although the tribal cop called him, Irons wasn’t there to answer.

Andrea believes an East Camp ranch hand called someone with Rainwater’s location after being sent home early. Andrea wants to help them interview the guy, but Cal reminds her that she needs to catch a flight. He gives Andrea a parting hug and tells her to make the team proud. Belle jokes that she’s not going to be able to handle the frat house without her, and Andrea assures her she’s capable of it. Andrea respects Belle for never settling. They share a goodbye hug, too.

Kayce receives a text from Mo confirming Rainwater was able to get a 60-day suspension on the mine. Plus, there will be a review of alternate sites. Tate feels like Kayce brought life back to East Camp after joining the marshals.

Tom and Dolly show up to check on Kayce and Tate. Tom offers Tate a trip bass fishing in Texas and Tate’s so excited he starts packing immediately. Dolly’s going to stick around but Tom’s heading to Texas too.

Belle informs Cal that although she didn’t want to go with him to Salt Lake City because of work boundaries, she’s changed her mind. They both deserve partners who will have their backs.

Cal and Belle knock on the ranch hand’s door and Belle looks through a window and sees him dead on the floor. As they’re about to bust in, a truck pulls up outside. They stare at the driver and he smiles. He drives off, leaving two shooters who begin firing at them as soon as the truck’s out of the way. The driver is Tom Weaver’s foreman, Jeb!

Dolly and Kayce ride around the ranch as Tate and Tom arrive at the private airport. Jeb joins them there and tells Tom that “it’s handled.”

HBO Max Drops 2026 Video with House of the Dragon, Harry Potter, and Lanterns

HBO Max has released a new two-minute “Coming Soon” reel, offering a tease of its remaining 2026 programming slate. The video features high-profile returning franchises, highly anticipated adaptations, and a first look at several unreleased original series slated for the second half of the year.

HBO Max reel for what’s in store for the remainder of 2026 includes House of the Dragon season three, a short tease of Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone, Hard Knocks: Training Camp with the Seattle Seahawks, and Lanterns footage that we’ve seen before. The just-released video also provides a new look at some of the streamer’s 2026 lineup that they haven’t previously released, including new footage from Conan O’Brien Must Go season three.

This advanced look at the rest of 2026 also includes Life, Larry and the Pursuit of Unhappiness, Monsters of God, The Gilded Age season four, The Man Will Burn, War, and Youth.

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Emma D’Arcy in ‘House of the Dragon’ season 3 (Photograph Courtesy of HBO)

House of the Dragon returns for season three on June 21, Life, Larry and the Pursuit of Unhappiness debuts on June 26, and Stuart Fails to Save the Universe will premiere on July 23. Lanterns arrives on August 16, the new season of Hard Knocks kicks off in August, and Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone provides a little extra holiday magic on December 25. 

The remainder of the featured programs are listed as debuting in 2026.

 

Sheriff Country Season 1 Finale Preview: Mickey Faces Ultimate Betrayal

CBS’s Sheriff Country wraps up the first season after delivering a devastating revelation in the penultimate episode. The season finale’s promo teases the fallout after Alec was unmasked and how Mickey will deal with the betrayal. Episode 20, “Mexico,” will air on Friday, May 22, 2026 at 8pm ET/PT.

“Mexico” Plot: With her department under scrutiny and tensions rising across Edgewater, Sheriff Mickey Fox faces the fallout from a major investigation that threatens to upend everything she’s built. Matt Lopez wrote the episode and Tony Phelan directs.

Morena Baccarin leads the cast as Mickey Fox, Matt Lauria plays Nathan Boone, W. Earl Brown is Wes Fox, Michele Weaver plays Cassidy Campbell, and Christopher Gorham stars as Travis Fraley. Executive producers include Fire Country star Max Thieriot, Tony Phelan, Joan Rater, Matt Lopez, Jerry Bruckheimer, and KristieAnne Reed.

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Morena Baccarin as Sheriff Mickey Fox in the ‘Sheriff Country’ season finale. (Photo: Darren Goldstein © 2026 CBS Broadcasting, Inc)

Sheriff Country Details, Courtesy of CBS:

Morena Baccarin stars as straight-shooting sheriff Mickey Fox, the stepsister of Cal Fire’s division chief Sharon Leone (Diane Farr of Fire Country). She investigates criminal activity while she patrols the streets of small-town Edgewater, contending with her ex-con father, Wes (W. Earl Brown), who is an off-the-grid marijuana grower, and a mysterious incident involving her wayward daughter. 

 

The Mandalorian and Grogu Review: New Star Wars Movie Falls Short

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The Mandalorian and Grogu in Lucasfilm’s ‘THE MANDALORIAN AND GROGU’ (Photo courtesy of Lucasfilm © 2026 Lucasfilm Ltd)

It’s been almost seven years since the last Star Wars feature film, the much-maligned Episode IX – The Rise of Skywalker. But that doesn’t mean that Disney has been dormant with their cash cow property. They’ve been constantly and consistently pumping out episodic television shows on their streaming platform to expand and explore the mythology, shows like Andor, Ahsoka, and, of course, The Mandalorian. It’s no surprise that one of the most successful of those endeavors would spawn the next and newest Star Wars movie – The Mandalorian and Grogu.

For the uninitiated, The Mandalorian series is, in short, about a Mandalorian bounty hunter (think Boba Fett-style) named Din Djarin (Pedro Pascal from, well, everything, but most recently The Fantastic Four: First Steps) who finds himself entrusted with the care of a tiny little force-sensitive creature named Grogu (think baby Yoda). Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu finds Mando and Grogu hunting down Imperial war criminals for the New Republic.

The latest mission assigned to them by the New Republic’s Colonel Ward (Sigourney Weaver from the Alien movies) involves them also having to track Ratta the Hutt (voiced by Springsteen: Deliver Me from Nowhere’s Jeremy Allen White), the kidnapped son of notorious criminal leader Jabba the Hutt, and return him home safely to his aunt and uncle. This expedition and extraction leads to a whole lot of betrayal, double-crossing, and mayhem.

Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu was directed by Jon Favreau (who created the series) from a script he wrote with Dave Filoni (who writes pretty much everything Star Wars these days) and Noah Kloor (who wrote The Book of Boba Fett). So, as you might suspect, this is absolutely a Mandalorian movie. In fact, it feels like a long episode of The Mandalorian. Or, more precisely, two long episodes stacked together.

The Mandalorian and Grogu is definitely a tale of two movies. The first half, the Mandalorian half if you will, involves the mission to track down the fugitive imperial officer and, therefore, the abducted nephew of the Hutts. And this first part is actually pretty exciting, if a bit stereotypical of the characters’ adventures. It’s what people watch The Mandalorian for. Butt-kicking and name-taking.

The second half, the Grogu half, is where things slow down a bit. This section covers the after-mission intrigue and drama that tries to be just as exciting, but the juice just isn’t there. Add in the many plot conveniences and contrivances, and it feels like Favreau, Filoni, and Kloor were just trying to find a way to pad the story out to feature film length before they just crammed in an ending. There are only so many times that one rogue bounty hunter can get lucky before the audience stops thinking it’s The Force and starts thinking it’s just lazy writing.

Both halves have plenty of action, and the stunt choreography, while very visual effect-laden, is excellent. And there are plenty of cool creatures and robots for the Star Wars fans to line up to buy in action figure form. And, perhaps best of all, much of the creature design is practical, done with either puppetry or animatronics. Sure, the big stuff is entirely CGI, and there’s cleanup that is digital as well, but a surprising amount harkens back to the original trilogy days. And that, aside from the note-perfect score from Oscar-winning Sinners composer Ludwig Göransson, is the high point of the movie.

Speaking of the original Star Wars trilogy, The Mandalorian and Grogu is packed with little winks and nods to its roots. There are easter eggs, sure, but more noticeable than those are little influences and nuances. There are cool flashes of the Millenium Falcon holochess game scene, as well as reminders of the Death Star trash compactor sequence. And none of it really comes off as fan service so much as Favreau seeming to say “hey, I loved these first movies, too!”

That love doesn’t translate to the meat of the movie, though. Unfortunately, The Mandalorian and Grogu doesn’t deliver the same magic as the original trilogy. It doesn’t even deliver the same magic as the last three Skywalker Saga sequel films. There’s something about seeing an X-Wing Fighter or an Imperial Bolt Cruiser in deep space that just gives you chills, and none of those chills are there in The Mandalorian and Grogu. It’s a serviceable long episode of a TV show, but there’s no big-screen spectacle. It feels like just another sci-fi action movie that’s ripping off Star Wars. It’s a good movie, just not a good Star Wars movie. It feels like Mando is stuck in a Marvel movie (resisting the urge to make an Iron Mando joke…).

Alas, this kind of thing may be the future of the franchise. Disney is clearly pumping more money into these newer characters than they are into rehashing the old, which is admirable. And, thanks to its three-season television roots, the fully-developed world that Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu steps right into feels familiar and comfortable. But the shock and awe is lost. The wide-eyed fascination that came with the Star Wars movies seems to be a thing of the past, and, not to get too personal, but it’s a past that I am glad I got to live through.

GRADE: C-

Rating: PG-13 for sci-fi violence and action
Runtime: 2 hours 12 minutes
Release Date: May 22, 2026

Dutton Ranch Episode 3 Recap: Rip Faces an Outbreak, Beth Strikes a Deal

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Ed Harris as Everett McKinney and Annette Bening as Beulah Jackson in ‘Dutton Ranch’ episode 3 (Photo Credit: Emerson Miller/Paramount+)

Paramount+’s Dutton Ranch episode three opens with Beth (Kelly Reilly) asking where Rip (Cole Hauser) went in the middle of the night. He doesn’t offer a detailed explanation, only that he has things on his mind. They both have busy days ahead but still make time for a morning ride around their new ranch.

Beth helps Rip herd the cattle to a watering hole, promising she’ll return from Dallas with a deal for their beef.

(The following is a recap of episode three, “Act of God Business,” and there are spoilers.)

Elsewhere, Beulah Jackson (Annette Bening) eulogizes a local sheriff who just passed away. She sounds more like a politician trying to win over voters than a true friend. Everett’s in attendance and after the funeral they laugh that her speech almost made them both like the deceased. It’s obvious there used to be something more than friendship between Everett (Ed Harris) and Beulah. When she says she’s missed him, Everett doesn’t echo the sentiment.

Sheriff Wade (Josh Stewart) warns Beulah that Wes’s wife, Whitney, believes someone at 10-Petal had something to do with her husband going missing. She reminds him that she contributed to his election and wants him to keep that in mind.

Beth picks up some of the gorgeous steaks Claudio (David DeLao) cut for her and learns his business has been declining, thanks to ranches going under or being bought by Big Beef. They promise to take care of each other’s businesses.

Oreana (Natalie Alyn Lind) talks Carter (Finn Little) into ditching school, again, because she had another fight with Hoyt. He’s a serial cheater and she knows he’s at Nicole’s right now. She’s pure trouble but Carter doesn’t care, and he helps her take her anger out on Hoyt’s truck in front of Nicole’s house.

Hoyt runs out, waving a gun and ordering them to leave. Carter and Oreana take off as Hoyt yells that he’s going to kill Carter. They haven’t gone far before Sheriff Wade pulls them over. He’s done with Oreana’s antics, and although he wants to like Carter, he’s treading on thin ice. Wade orders Carter to take Oreana home and threatens to arrest them if he sees them again.

Azul (J.R. Villarreal) grabs Rip and takes him to see one of their steers. It’s drooling and after looking at its hoof, Rip shoots it. Everett arrives shortly and examines the deceased animal, confirming it’s foot-and-mouth disease. Everett blames the spread on anti-vaxxers who don’t protect cattle from a preventable disease. Animals are being shipped all over that aren’t vaccinated.

Everett promises to do what he can to stop the spread of the disease. He’ll also keep it a secret, so it doesn’t start a panic. Rip orders Zachariah (Marc Menchaca) and Azul to quarantine the herd and set up a temporary camp to stay with them. Everett volunteers to help, happy to see Zachariah out of jail and back working as a cowboy.

Meanwhile, Beth pulls up to a hotel valet and has absolutely no patience with the three women blocking the road for an impromptu photo shoot. They don’t move until she honks. Minor annoyance over, Beth makes her way to the kitchen and makes a deal with Chef Paula (Makayla Did) to add her ribeye to the family meal.

After it’s served, she sits down with Giles (Sebastian Arcelus), the man in charge, and he recognizes her last name. Although he knows the Yellowstone, he doesn’t need to add another rancher to his supply list. Of course, Beth doesn’t accept no as an answer. She reveals she has Black Angus cattle with impeccable genetics. Giles asks if she bought the Edwards ranch and when she says yes, he’s impressed.

They have a drink and he fills her in on how the high-end restaurants work in Texas. Her beef is good, but she’ll still have lots of competition and she’ll need to work with the Frontier Hospitality Group. He’ll make the intro call but Zane Nash from FHG can be difficult. Beth believes she can handle him.

Beulah visits Austin (Sterlin English), the cowboy Chet beat up, and offers to pay his hospital bills. He wants to go back to work at the 10-Petal and return to a normal life. Beulah suggests they talk about that once he’s back on his feet. Mariano calls when she’s being driven home and warns her that he doesn’t want any more surprises after he learns that her foreman Wes is gone.

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Cole Hauser as Rip Wheeler in ‘Dutton Ranch’ episode 3 (Photo Credit: Emerson Miller/Paramount+)

Rip’s out watching the cattle when a car races past the field at a high speed and heads toward the barn. Anna (Dale Dickey) jumps out, pointing a gun at Zachariah. Everett tries to defuse the situation as Azul grabs a rifle. Zachariah drops to his knees and says he’s ready, but Rip walks up and calmly asks her to put down the gun. Anna insists Zachariah needs to pay for killing her daughter, Theresa.

Azul didn’t drop the rifle and covers Rip as he approaches Anna. Rip asks if Theresa would find peace in her killing Zachariah. Anna allows him to take the gun, and Everett helps her walk away.

Zachariah is on his knees praying, and Rip warns him his prayers better be genuine.

Beulah visits Whitney’s place and the door’s open so she walks in. Beulah looks around, notices Whitney’s clothes are gone, and calls someone saying this is going to be a problem.

Azul, Zachariah, Rip, and Everett sit around a campfire at night, and Rip asks about Theresa. Zachariah claims they were in love but didn’t tell Anna or the rest of the family. He was drunk, they got into an argument, and he accidentally killed her. Zachariah wonders if he can ever be forgiven, and Everett notes that Rio Paloma has a long memory. The town blamed Zachariah and Zachariah thinks he deserved it. Azul disagrees and suggests that Zachariah needs to forgive himself.

Back in Dallas, Joaquin (Juan Pablo Raba) takes a seat next to Beth, placing three phones on the bar in front of him. He claims they’re all for business and introduces himself as representing 10-Petal Ranch. She wonders if he followed her and a glance at his hands confirms he’s not a cowboy. Joaquin reveals Beulah raised him like family. He offers to help her if the Dutton Ranch needs anything, and Beth leaves without accepting – or declining – the offer.

Carter takes Oreana back to his room instead of her home. She sees a photo of the Yellowstone, and Carter admits he’d like to go back. She strips to her bra and panties and puts on one of his shirts, making herself comfortable. Oreana lights up a joint and passes it to Carter, warning him not to be scared. He claims he’s not, but it’s obvious the situation is way out of his comfort zone. She lays down in his lap and then pulls him in for a kiss.

Meanwhile, Everett praises Rip for everything he’s doing and for hiring Zachariah. “He’s a good man; he’s just done some terrible things,” says Everett. Rip believes that applies to almost everyone.

Beth’s driving home when she calls Rip and he tells her to get home as quick as she can. She’s instantly on alert, worried about him and Carter. Rip assures her they’re fine, but she needs to come home now.

Beulah checks on her kids’ rooms, but none of them are home. Oreana’s still with Carter, Rob-Will is in rehab, and Joaquin’s in Dallas.

Rip stays with the cattle through the night, keeping an eye on the herd.

Oreana and Carter have sex, again, as Beth pulls onto the ranch. She spots a light in the field and stops. Rip finds another cow down and a calf at her feet just as Beth walks up.

Netflix Unleashes Avatar: The Last Airbender Season 2 Trailer with Earthbending and Toph

Netflix has finally launched the official trailer for season two of Avatar: The Last Airbender. The live-action series, based on the popular Nickoledeon animated show, premiered in February 2024. Season two streams on June 25, 2026.

Season two stars Gordon Cormier as Aang, Ian Ousley as Sokka, Kiawentiio as Katara, and Miyako as Toph. Dallas Liu is Crown Prince Zuko, Elizabeth Yu is Azula, Paul Sun-Hyung Lee is Iroh, Daniel Dae Kim is Fire Lord Ozai, and Momona Tamada is Ty Lee. Newcomers to the Avatar world include Chin Han as Long Feng, Hoa Xuande as Professor Zei, Justin Chien as King Kuei, Amanda Zhou as Joo Dee, Crystal Yu as Lady Beifong, Kelemete Misipeka as The Boulder, Lourdes Faberes as General Sung, and Rekha Sharma as Amita.

Avatar: The Last Airbender Season 2
Miyako as Toph, Kiawentiio Tarbell as Katara, Gordon Cormier as Aang, Ian Ousley as Sokka, and Maria Zhang as Suki in ‘Avatar: The Last Airbender’ season 2 (Cr. Courtesy of Netflix © 2026)

Avatar: The Last Airbender follows Aang, the young Avatar, as he learns to master the four elements (Water, Earth, Fire, Air) to restore balance to a world threatened by the terrifying Fire Nation,” reads Netflix’s synopsis. “In season two, after a bittersweet victory saving the Northern Water Tribe from the invading Fire Nation, Avatar Aang, Katara, and Sokka regroup and set off on a mission to convince the elusive Earth King to aid in their battle against fearsome Fire Lord Ozai.”

Christine Boylan (Poker Face) writes season two, and Jabbar Raisani, Anu Menon, Amit Gupta, and Hiromi Kamata direct. Boylan, Raisani, Dan Lin, Ryan Halprin, Brendan Ferguson, and Albert Kim serve as executive producers.

Big Girls Wanted Docuseries Exposes Dark Side of Las Vegas’ Pearadise

Investigation Discovery’s Big Girls Wanted: Escaping Pearadise explores the scandalous world of a Las Vegas community known as Pearadise. What sounded like a safe haven for large-sized women evolved into something much more controversial. The three-part docuseries takes a look at the community through first-hand accounts of those who’ve lived there.

“ID is drawn to investigating unique worlds that appear one way on the surface but can be experienced very differently from within,” said Jason Sarlanis, President of Investigation Discovery. “At Pearadise, what first seemed like a safe, empowering space for women seeking connection became something far more troubling for many who entered it. This documentary explores that divide through the voices of the women who lived it—some determined to shine a light on its darker realities and others who still view it as a haven to this day.”

The docuseries premieres on ID on Wednesday, June 10, 2026 at 8pm ET/PT.

Big Girls Wanted: Escaping Pearadise
‘Big Girls Wanted: Escaping Pearadise’ (Credit: ID)

ID offers this synopsis:

“Over the course of three-parts, Big Girls Wanted: Escaping Pearadise transports viewers inside the Pearadise community and its highly visible online and in-person world. Featuring access to founder Stefan Wilhelmy, along with women who currently live in or previously lived in Pearadise, the docuseries offers a range of first-hand perspectives on how the community came to exist, grow, at one point, to nearly 250,000 followers on TikTok alone, and why several women and much of the online audience ultimately began to question what had once presented as a safe, empowering space.

Drawing on accounts from women connected to Pearadise, Big Girls Wanted: Escaping Pearadise examines allegations of misconduct, including claims of manipulation, coercion, and exploitative dynamics. Featuring interviews with several women connected to Pearadise, extensive archival material, footage from within Pearadise, and insight from experts familiar with Pearadise’s rise and impact in the social media ecosystem, the docuseries provides context around how a highly visible, body positive collective became the subject of growing scrutiny and spiraled into a complicated web of dark allegations.”

 

Emily in Paris to End with Season 6; Final Season Filming Begins

Emily in Paris Season 6
Lily Collins as Emily on the set of ‘Emily in Paris’ season 6. (Cr. Giulia Parmigiani / Netflix © 2026)

Fans will have one final season of Emily in Paris to enjoy Emily’s glamorous life. As production begins, Netflix confirmed the upcoming sixth season will be the series’ final season. 

Filming is currently underway in Greece on season six. Netflix hasn’t announced a target premiere date for the series’ final season. The series debuted in October 2020, followed by season two in December 2021 and season three in December 2022. Season four premiered in August 2024 and season five was released in December 2025.

“Making Emily in Paris with this extraordinary cast and crew has been the trip of a lifetime. As we embark on the final season, I am so grateful to Netflix, Paramount, and, most importantly, the fans who have taken this incredible journey with us,” stated series creator, writer, and executive producer Darren Star. “We can’t wait to share this last chapter with you. Thank you for letting us be a part of your lives, inspiring your dreams of travel and your love of Paris. We will always have Emily in Paris!”

Lily Collins leads the series in the titular role. The season five cast includes Philippine Leroy-Beaulieu as Sylvie Grateau, Ashley Park as Mindy Chen, Lucas Bravo as Gabriel, Samuel Arnold as Julien, and Bruno Gouery as Luc. William Abadie plays Antoine Lambert, Lucien Laviscount is Alfie, Eugenio Franceschini is Marcello, Thalia Besson is Genevieve, and Paul Forman is Nico. Rounding out the ensemble are Arnaud Binard as Laurent G, Minnie Driver as Princess Jane, Bryan Greenberg as Jake, and Michèle Laroque as Yvette.

The official synopsis for season six hasn’t been released. Season five’s reads, “Now the head of Agence Grateau Rome, Emily faces professional and romantic challenges as she adapts to life in a new city. But just as everything falls into place, a work idea backfires, and the fallout cascades into heartbreak and career setbacks.

Seeking stability, Emily leans into her French lifestyle until a big secret threatens one of her closest relationships. Tackling conflict with honesty, Emily emerges with deeper connections, renewed clarity, and a readiness to embrace new possibilities.”

Deadly Influence Season 2 Premiere Date and Episode Guide

Season two of Investigation Discovery’s Deadly Influence: The Social Media Murders explores the tragic tales of YouTuber Randy Stair, who murdered three people before killing himself; TikToker Cooper Noriega, who died of an overdose; and the murder of 19-year-old TikTok dance star Swavy (Matima Miller). Season two premieres on June 1, 2026.

New episodes of the seven-episode season air on Mondays at 9pm ET/PT.

“Each episode of the seven-part series delves into viral true crime stories that dominated newsfeeds, social media, and the public’s attention—unpacking the dangerous truth behind seemingly glossy perfection,” reads ID’s synopsis. “Behind the headlines is the real story of how the race for likes, followers, and viral dominance can spiral into obsession—and ultimately, murder. Pulling viewers deeper into the seductive yet perilous world of internet celebrity and social media, what begins as the pursuit of online stardom can, in a heartbeat, collapse into a chilling real-world tragedy.

With unprecedented access to the key players and never-before-seen archives, Deadly Influence reveals that behind polished posts and flawless filters, the story of a far darker reality may be waiting just out of sight.”

Deadly Influence: The Social Media Murders
Deadly Influence: The Social Media Murders (Photo Credit: ID)

Deadly Influence Season 2 Episodes

Waiting for the Darkness – Monday, June 1 at 9PM ET/PT
19-year-old Cooper Noriega dives into the LA lifestyle of TikTok viral videos, famous collaborations, and content house parties. Then Cooper sets up a Discord to talk about addiction and mental health with his followers, which exposes the dark side of fame.

Rags to Riches – Monday, June 8
Derricka Harwell is a self-made millionaire and badass businesswoman who is not ashamed to celebrate her success. When aspiring entrepreneur Ashley Grayson reaches out on Facebook asking Derricka to be her mentor, she has a hard lesson to learn herself.

It Could Be You Tomorrow – Monday, June 15
TikTok dance star Swavy (Matima Miller) and clothing designer Quinton are both making it big on social media and gaining followers around the world. What these self-made young men don’t know is that someone watching them is consumed with jealousy.

Enter the Ghost World – Monday, June 22
YouTuber Randy Stair wants to be the master of his universe, but he struggles to make friends in real life. When the lines begin to blur between his supermarket day job and his online fantasies, he looks for control wherever he can find it.

The Devil in Disguise – Monday, June 29
April Holt shines positivity, growing her TikTok through wholesome family content and manifesting a better future. Things are not always what they seem. After a tragic incident, April’s mom gets on TikTok and uncovers secrets that shock everyone watching.

Cruel Intentions – Monday, July 6
Hashim, from a small English town, inspires friends to start a soccer team called “Hashim United.” Across the country, TikTok star Mahek Bukhari hides a dark secret that soon collides with Hashim’s life, setting in motion events with tragic consequences.

Death Is in Your Stars – Monday, July 13
Online astrologer, healer, and witch MysticLipstick (Danielle Johnson) is a rising mystic influencer. When critics emerge and a man falls for her charm, their magic takes a darker turn, with curses flying and those closest to her caught in the firing line.

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