It turns out the season two finale of CBS’s All Rise – episode 17 – is also going to be the series’ final episode. CBS has not renewed the legal drama for a third season so All Rise will wrap up with “Yeet” airing on Monday, May 24, 2021 at 9pm ET/PT.
The series finale was directed by Pete Chatmon from a script by Kimberly Ann Harrison and Briana Belser, with Dorian Missick returning as DJ Tailwind.
Simone Missick leads the cast as Judge Lola Carmichael, Wilson Bethel plays Mark Callan, Marg Helgenberger is Lisa Benner, and Jessica Camacho stars as Emily Lopez. J. Alex Brinson plays Luke Watkins, Lindsay Mendez is Sara Castillo, Ruthie Ann Miles is Sherri Kansky, Lindsey Gort plays Amy Quinn, and Audrey Corsa is Samantha Powell. Peter MacNicol recurs as Judge Albert Campbell.
“Yeet” Plot: The murder trials against Alexander Moore (Zayne Emory) and Jack Allen (Derek Luh) begin, and the pressure mounts when Lola agrees to allow media into the courtroom to support her re-election campaign. Also, Mark and Amy commit to their relationship, even though they’re on opposite sides of the trial, and Luke looks for a way to win Emily back.
All Rise is a courthouse drama that follows the chaotic, hopeful and sometimes absurd lives of its judges, prosecutors and public defenders, as they work with bailiffs, clerks and cops to get justice for the people of Los Angeles amidst a flawed legal process. Among them is newly appointed Judge Lola Carmichael, a highly regarded and impressive deputy district attorney who doesn’t intend to sit back on the bench in her new role, but instead leans in, immediately pushing the boundaries and challenging the expectations of what a judge can be.
Omar Metwally and Kylie Bunbury in ‘Big Sky’ season 1 episode 16 (ABC/Darko Sikman)
Season one of ABC’s Big Sky comes to a close with an episode that ties up the Kleinsasser saga while leaving the Ronald Pergman storyline dangling. Episode 16, “Love is a Strange and Dangerous Thing,” begins right where episode 15 left off, with Ronald (Brian Geraghty) and Scarlet (Anja Savcic) inside Mary’s place as Mark Lindor (Omar Metwally) busts through the front door. Jerrie (Jesse James Keitel) pauses in the doorway, gun out and prepared to provide Mark with backup.
Ronald prepares for what’s to come by revealing he’s got a hard drive under the bathroom sink at home. Of course, Scarlet has no idea what he’s talking about but carefully listens to his instructions to call someone and deliver a specific message.
Ronald pretends to be holding Scarlet hostage as Mark busts in. He threatens to hurt her as Mark demands he surrender. Ronald pushes Scarlet toward Mark and then attempts to make a run for it while Mark’s occupied. He makes it near the back door only to encounter Jerrie. “Miss me,” she asks while holding him at gunpoint.
Mark enters the room and Ronald finally drops his weapon, realizing he’s trapped. Mark’s able to place Ronald under arrest.
Also being placed under arrest is Sheriff Wagy (Sebastian Roché) up at the Kleinsasser ranch. Montana Highway Patrol Commander Elena Sosa (Sharon Taylor) compliments Cassie (Kylie Bunbury) and Jenny (Katheryn Winnick) on their hard work. Elena gives Cassie the honor of actually placing Wagy in the squad car, and Cassie isn’t gentle as she pushes the crooked cop into the back seat.
Jenny warns Sheriff Tubb (Patrick Gallagher) that when they search the ranch, they’re likely going to discover lots of dead bodies. While they’re talking, Tubb receives a call that there’s been a break in the Ronald Pergman case.
As Mark drives Ronald to jail, Ronald requests to be interrogated by Jenny and Cassie, claiming he does much better around women. Mark reminds him he’s not in a position to dictate terms.
And now, just five minutes into the season finale, we get the first death of the episode. Margaret Kleinsasser (Michelle Forbes) chats with hubby, Horst (Ted Levine), as she provides him with pills. She wonders if he remembers the day they got married and recalls her mother warning her not to wed him.
Margaret withholds the glass of water as Horst struggles to swallow. He stumbles toward her, reaching for the water in her hand, and she deliberately lets the glass slip. It shatters as Horst falls to the ground in the process of dying.
Cheyenne (Britt Robertson) watches from the stairs and then finally joins Margaret after Horst has sucked in his last breath.
Cheyenne suggests they clean up a bit and then discuss the future while they partake in a relaxing spa day.
Jenny and Cassie arrive back in town and Mark fills them in on what went down. Ronald confessed to dating Mary’s sister Scarlet and to killing Steve, the dead guy in Mary’s freezer. Mark explains he’s about to get Scarlet’s statement before sending her home.
Cassie and Jenny sit in on Scarlet’s statement which is completely made up. She says Ronald told her he killed Steve and had been stalking her for months before they started dating. Scarlet claims her sister introduced her to Ronald and acts as though she has no idea Ronald has abducted Mary.
They send Scarlet home to be with her daughter and after she leaves, Jenny admits she’s not buying it.
Scarlet scurries home and finds the hard drive. She locates the name Ronald gave her – John Milton – and makes a call. The first call goes badly so she tries again and is able to deliver the “I ate the fruit” message per Ronald’s instructions.
Ronald and Mark have an uncomfortable chat that ends with Ronald requesting Mark play “Chances Are” for him. Mark reluctantly agrees and Ronald relaxes in his cell.
The following morning prior to their interrogation session, Mark pays a visit to Cassie as she’s finishing up a horseback ride. They flirt and decide after the “Ronald thing” is over, they’ll go out for a drink.
Jenny pops into the detective agency and Denise (Dedee Pfeiffer) hands over a folder on Legarski and the Syndicate. Jenny asks her to see what she can find on Scarlet, explaining she has a feeling there’s something off there.
Cheyenne puts in a surprise appearance at the detective agency bearing cupcakes. They’re a token of her appreciation and are shaped like white lions. Cheyenne reveals her dad’s dead, which shocks Jenny. They discuss Blake and Cheyenne explains Rosie changed her statement and cleared Blake’s name. Cheyenne offers Jenny a place to stay if she’s ever near the Kleinsasser ranch in the future, and admits she owes Jenny one. Jenny, of course, wants nothing more to do with Cheyenne’s family.
After Cheyenne leaves, Jenny tells Denise and Jerrie not to eat the cupcakes.
Scarlet’s daughter, Phoebe, is getting ready for school when she confesses she saw Ronald bury something in the woods during their camping trip. She was supposed to keep the burial of a “deer” a secret.
Phoebe leaves for school and a stranger dressed as a Montana Highway Patrol officer barges in. The Syndicate hitman demands the hard drive and Scarlet hands it over. It’s clear this stranger’s about to kill her so Scarlet claims Ronald made a copy. The hitman needs to bust Ronald out and then they’ll give him the backup.
The stranger shows her a photo of Phoebe at school, warning her to behave herself. They need to leave and grab Ronald now, and he assures Scarlet they’ll pick up Phoebe later when it’s safe.
Jerrie and Denise discover Scarlet’s records have just been expunged.
Ronald attempts to guide the interrogation, informing them they need to remove the death penalty if they want info on the Syndicate. Jenny and Cassie have zero patience for his games, and Ronald reveals he’s willing to give up the locations of Kelly and Mary. But he needs to accompany them during their search.
Ronald also confesses there were so many women that he had to use a system to keep track. He’d write their name along with one nice thing about them. “Dimple…the way their eyes trembled…the way they whimpered for help,” recites Ronald.
“If you find Kelly, you’ll find Mary…and perhaps more. This could be a real jackpot,” teases Ronald.
Jenny and Cassie argue that Ronald’s leading them into something dangerous, with Jenny reminding everyone Ronald’s always one step ahead. Mark doesn’t think they have any other options if they want to locate Kelly and Mary. (He still believes there’s a possibility either or both are alive.)
As they’re heading out, Jenny says she’ll ride with Tubb. The more backup they have, the better. “For the record, I don’t trust any of this,” says Jenny.
Katheryn Winnick in ‘Big Sky’ season 1’s finale (ABC/Darko Sikman)
While they’re on the road Denise and Jerrie call Jenny with news on Scarlet. Denise reveals they were able to locate some records that weren’t expunged and learned Scarlet was locked up in a facility for the criminally insane.
Jenny’s instincts were spot on.
Scarlet’s driven to a spot where a car awaits. She’s instructed to get in (the keys are in the ignition) and wait. The Syndicate hitman smashes her phone and hands her a burner to use instead.
Meanwhile, Ronald leads the group to his secret hiding spot. The group exit in front of a building and then cuts open the locks on a storage room inside. The smell’s overwhelming as their flashlights light up rotten cakes. Ronald says it was his happy place and claims Kelly is in there. Apparently, Kelly would never understand or accept his love so he left her there to wither away. Ronald calls her his “secret heart” and explains he simply stopped coming to feed her.
Ronald’s still playing games and Mark declares the field trip is over. Before they hit the road back to the station, both Cassie and Jenny share that this was too easy. Ronald doesn’t give up his secrets like this – ever.
Tubb promises his people will find Mary if she’s close by.
Ronald’s behind the cage in the back of the unmarked car with Mark driving and Cassie riding shotgun. Ronald sings “Chances Are” as he slowly lays down in the back seat. A large work truck appears out of nowhere and crashes into them, sending their vehicle hurtling through the air. It ultimately lands right-side-up immediately in front of Sheriff Tubb and Jenny’s car.
Mark appears to be dead but Cassie and Ronald are still alive and conscious. The Syndicate hitmen emerge from their truck with high-powered weapons and riddle all of the cars with bullets.
Ronald grabs Cassie around the neck from the back seat and tries to strangle her. She’s able to unholster her gun and begins firing over her head without looking back.
Meanwhile, Jenny’s grabbed a weapon and lures in one of the hitmen by appearing to be injured or dead lying next to a car. She takes him down with a single shot as the other hitman approaches Mark’s unmarked vehicle.
He pulls Ronald from it and takes aim at Cassie. He’s just about to pull the trigger when Jenny yells, “Hey!” to distract him. He turns and shoots her in the chest, blood immediately staining the front of her shirt. She doesn’t get off a shot before collapsing.
Cassie emerges from the car and spots Jenny writhing on the ground. She’s in horrible shape and Cassie begs her partner to stay with her.
Ronald and the one remaining hitman leave in the work truck, with Ronald smiling as Cassie pleads with Jenny to live. They drive to where Scarlet’s waiting in the car and the hitman takes over the driver’s seat. He hands them passports and IDs, along with new clothes.
He doesn’t mention stopping for Phoebe and Scarlet reminds him they need to pick her up before they can head to the border. Ronald also requests they make a pit stop but the driver refuses. Scarlet screams for him to turn around and Ronald takes action.
Scarlet grabs the wheel as Ronald strangles the hitman. They dump his dead body on the side of the road and head off to get Phoebe.
Squad cars race up to the scene along with ambulances. Cassie walks beside Jenny as she’s wheeled to the ambulance on a gurney, set on accompanying her to the hospital. Jenny, however, has other plans for her partner.
“Get him,” she manages to say while obviously in dire straits.
Cassie picks up the dead hitman’s phone and his high-powered rifle. She walks with purpose toward a just-parked squad car, slips behind the wheel, and races off after Ronald.
Ronald and Scarlet hold hands and smile Ronald drives.
The season finale ends with Cassie, focused and determined, in pursuit of the escaped fugitives alone.
Unfortunately, Prodigal Son fans won’t be able to delve into the twisted relationship between Malcolm Bright and his serial killer dad Martin Whitly for a third season. Fox opted not to renew the smart, engaging drama for a new season and so season two episode 13, “The Last Weekend,” pulls double duty as both a season and series finale. And, oh yeah, the Prodigal Son writers knocked the finale out of the ballpark and – damn them! – left us wanting more.
Episode 12 ended with Martin (Michael Sheen) gleefully steering a getaway boat with Malcolm (Tom Payne) onboard recovering from nearly being killed by Vivian. That setup of father and son on the run pays off, as the season/series finale allows for plenty of time spent with the dynamic dysfunctional duo on the run.
Episode 13 opens with Malcolm tied to a chair in a cheap motel room in Vermont, momentarily alone to ponder the stuffed dead animals also occupying the room.
Jessica (Bellamy Young) stews over having never confessed to Gil that Vivian called her. Ainsley (Halston Sage) joins her at home, admitting the network’s been keeping her busy on-air and it was difficult to get away.
Ainsley reveals she’s learned Vivian’s claiming Malcolm was Martin’s partner in crime. The scene cuts to Vivian (Catherine Zeta Jones) lying her way through an interview with U.S. Marshal Emily Ruiz (April Hernandez-Castillo), while Gil (Lou Diamond Phillips), JT, and Dani listen in. They agree Vivian’s story doesn’t add up. Unfortunately, they’re aware no one else believes Malcolm’s not in on Martin’s escape.
Martin returns and claims he was simply saving Malcolm’s life by fleeing with his son in tow. He releases Malcolm from his bindings while they debate their next steps. Both realize Vivian’s wicked but smart, and they assume she’ll be claiming Malcolm was in on everything.
Martin, who’s dressed like Grizzly Adams and has dyed his hair dirty blonde, describes his new look as “mountain man.” Malcolm thinks his dad looks insane. Malcolm assures his dad they’re not friends and that he’s going to bring him in. Martin thinks he’s scored brownie points because so far he hasn’t killed his son.
Father and son eat junk food and discuss why they’re in this particular Vermont town. Malcolm can’t wrap his head around the idea of Martin no longer being a killer, and Martin pulls out a missing persons flyer. Martin believes if they find the missing woman’s kidnapper, it will somehow prove to the police Malcolm’s innocent. And, quite possibly, it will also redeem Malcolm’s “old man” because the man who abducted Jeannie Larkin is most likely the notorious serial killer The Woodsman.
Malcolm says he worked The Woodsman case for years and never learned his identity. He also notes Jeannie matches The Woodsman’s MO and they’re in the same area where other victims were taken. The clock’s ticking on Jeannie. She’s been gone 12 days and The Woodsman normally kills his victims after two weeks in captivity.
Gary the hotel clerk (Dan Sharkey) brings Martin the fax he’s been expecting. It appears Martin figured out he can communicate with Ainsley via fax since cops would never think of checking on an old fax machine.
Martin is nearly orgasmic as he eats real pancakes for the first time in years. He pulls a rabbit out of his hat, confessing The Woodsman wrote to him years ago. Malcolm observes the killer used a different address on each letter, and each was sent from a zip code around where he operated. There’s one notable exception – Maple Mountain, the town where they’re currently hiding out. (Absolutely love the way Tom Payne and Michael Sheen play off each other. Definitely going to miss these two sharing scenes.)
Malcolm wants to call Gil, but Martin thinks there’s no time. They only have two days until Jeannie will be murdered with a lumberjack’s hook and left somewhere with a freshly planted sapling on her grave.
As Martin’s talking, Malcolm scans the letters again and surmises that based on the killer’s word choices, The Woodsman is in law enforcement. It’s long been suspected the killer was an upstanding citizen of a town and had deep roots in the community.
Martin wants to get busy investigating but Malcolm assures him he’ll be sitting this one out. He’s planning on taking his dad back to the hotel and tying him up.
Meanwhile, Ruiz is convinced Malcolm’s helping his dad and wants to issue a BOLO (be on the lookout) but Gil insists that will only get Malcolm killed. He stakes his professional reputation on Malcolm not being a willing accomplice. Ruiz reluctantly agrees to give Malcolm a chance but warns if another body drops it’ll be on Gil.
Malcolm pays a visit to the local sheriffs office and asks if there are any updates on The Surgeon. The news is on as the deputy (Eddie Kaye Thomas) replies and observes Ainsley’s “smokin’” while watching her report on her dad. Malcolm flashes his NYPD ID and asks about Jeannie Larkin. The deputy refers him to his boss, Sheriff Fern Cooley (Breaking Bad’s Anna Gunn). She asks what brought him to town and guesses he believes The Woodsman is responsible for Jeannie going missing.
Her husband, Don, shows up with lunch as they’re talking. They kiss and Don explains they’ve been married 20+ years and have a standing Friday lunch date.
Malcolm cuts through the small talk and asks what Sheriff Cooley thinks happened to Jeannie. She believes Jeannie will return home when she’s out of money. (Apparently, Jeannie’s parents sent her to this town to get sober.)
Sheriff Cooley calls in Deputy Crutchfield, the department’s The Woodsman expert. He’s been at three of the crime scenes and Malcolm’s confused why that’s so, given the crime scenes are in different jurisdictions. Crutchfield explains he’s lived in different areas but always stayed close to Maple Mountain, his birthplace.
Back at the station, Jessica finally comes clean to Gil about Vivian’s phone call. He’s upset she kept it to herself and now because she didn’t say anything, everyone assumes Vivian’s the victim.
Cooley shows off everything they have on The Woodsman and Malcolm points out Crutchfield’s hand is in one of the photos from a crime scene he didn’t admit to being at. Crutchfield admits that’s true and Cooley’s shocked about this development. Malcolm notes a blood sample went missing from that particular crime scene and as he’s on the verge of accusing Crutchfield of either stealing it and/or being The Woodsman, Malcolm’s interrupted with news “his lieutenant” is on the phone.
Malcolm steps out to take the call and Martin reveals the news is reporting Malcolm’s wanted for questioning as an accomplice. When Martin warns his son to get out of the police station, Malcolm makes it known to his dad he might have found The Woodsman without actually saying that out loud since Crutchfield is now standing right in front of him.
JT (Frank Harts) reluctantly admits he likes Malcolm as he tells Dani (Aurora Perrineau) that for some odd reason Ainsley just visited Claremont. And speak of the devil, Ainsley walks in just as they’re talking about her. She explains she believes her dad and Malcolm are chasing The Woodsman.
Martin’s decided their best option is to hit the road before someone spots them. Malcolm’s not about to run; he’s sure Jeannie will die if they don’t try and find her right now. When Martin doesn’t immediately get on board, Malcolm accuses him of lying about being a changed man and threatens to call Gil.
Martin admits he was sick when Malcolm was little because of everyone demanding perfection. “I was perfect…except when I wasn’t. I made mistakes,” says Martin. Malcolm’s stunned by this whole conversation and reminds his dad he killed 23 people. Martin says he doesn’t want Malcolm getting killed because of what he’s done – that’s why he wants to hit the road.
Martin claims he just wants to be a good dad. Malcolm tells him he can prove that by helping him save Jeannie. Malcolm shares his thoughts on Deputy Crutchfield being The Woodsman.
Martin becomes giddy thinking about spending time on a stakeout with Malcolm as they wait for Crutchfield to lead them to Jeannie.
Jessica’s invited Vivian to her home in hopes of convincing her Malcolm’s nothing like his dad. Vivian’s still playing the victim and believes everyone needs to know the real Malcolm. Jessica leaves the dinner table to retrieve dessert and Vivian takes advantage of her absence to place a drug in Jessica’s glass.
Malcolm has flashbacks of his childhood as he and Martin wait for Crutchfield to make his move. While they’re waiting, Malcolm reluctantly lets his dad step outside the borrowed truck to relieve himself. Seconds later Malcolm hears a thud and follows his dad into the dark. He’s immediately confronted by Crutchfield who advises him not to try anything.
A short while later Malcolm and Martin are locked in a cell. Malcolm’s unsure what’s going on since there’s no reason for Crutchfield to have brought them back to jail if he was trying to get rid of their bodies. Father and son figure out Crutchfield’s not The Woodsman and arrested them because he knows their true identities. They also quickly figure out Crutchfield called in their arrests and the real Woodsman knows their location.
Jessica returns to the dining room and asks how Vivian got so close to Martin so fast. Vivian calls Martin dashing and notes it’s difficult to find a man with manners. Jessica laughs at that and reminds Vivian that Martin’s a serial killer. She claims she doesn’t care about Vivian and Martin’s sick games but accuses Vivian of going too far by involving her son.
Jessica sips her drink, stumbles a bit, and drops the glasses. She asks Vivian if she drugged her just as we hear Gil’s voice asking if Jessica’s okay. (This is all a trap set to ensnare Vivian and capture her confession.)
Vivian locks the dining room door as Jessica lets Gil know she’s all right without giving away that she’s wired. Gil advises Jessica he’s coming in in a minute or sooner if Vivian confesses.
Vivian explains she and Martin were made for each other and confirms she tied up and tortured Martin and Malcolm. She loved the feeling of power and describes Malcolm screaming out for his dad. Jessica screams and then stops pretending to be drugged. “Sorry, Viv, it’s going to take more than two martinis and a couple of valium to take me down. That’s breakfast in this family,” says Jessica.
Vivian picks up a fireplace poker and attempts to strike Jessica. A full-on fight breaks out as Jessica warns she studied Krav Maga with Grace Jones. Chairs are broken, vases are smashed, and neither woman is willing to back down. Fortunately, Gil and the officers break down the door and place Vivian under arrest before Jessica can finish her off.
Malcolm tries to convince Crutchfield someone at this police station is The Woodsman, pointing out the reasons it adds up to being someone he works with. Crutchfield shakes his head no, but it’s obvious he’s just figured out the truth. Before he can say a name, The Woodsman sneaks up behind Crutchfield and kills him.
The Woodsman takes Malcolm and Martin to his “special spot,” a remote cabin. They’re tied up and attached to the ceiling, standing with their hands above their heads, as Malcolm realizes his dad’s legitimately scared. Martin confesses he is.
Dani, JT, and Ainsley arrive at the Maple Mountain sheriff’s office and meet with the same deputy who spoke with Malcolm earlier. He doesn’t know anything about The Surgeon being in the area but does confirm he met with Malcolm yesterday.
Sheriff Cooley walks in and grabs a cup of coffee. The deputy asks about Crutchfield since his car’s in the parking lot, and Cooley says he’s probably out getting breakfast. Dani tells her The Surgeon might be in their town and if someone’s missing, he could be responsible.
Cooley steps out of the room and Dani, JT, and Ainsley realize she’s scared and trying to get rid of them. JT notes the coffee pot’s cold and Cooley drank it anyway. They believe she pulled an all-nighter and lied that the station just opened up.
JT fishes a bloody cloth out of the trash can just as Sheriff Cooley returns and pulls a gun on the group. She orders them to get on the floor and JT calmly asks for an explanation. He advises her he’s a good man and a father, and he’s not a threat. Dani, however, is a threat and was able to get behind Cooley without her noticing. Dani disarms Cooley and shoves her against the wall.
And it turns out The Woodsman is Sheriff Fern Cooley’s husband, Don! Malcolm realizes Sheriff Cooley protected Don from the inside. Don’s not impressed with The Surgeon, telling him, “Killer to killer – you haven’t been in my league in decades.”
Malcolm distracts Don as he’s about to kill Martin. He wonders when Fern learned he’s a psychopath, and then upsets Don enough so that he launches an attack. Malcolm swings his legs out and kicks Don as Martin, who’s worked himself loose, hits him in the head and knocks him out. Martin grabs Don’s knife and Malcolm warns him not to kill him.
Moments later Malcolm changes his mind, realizing Jeannie’s running out of time. They need Don to believe he’s in physical danger so he’ll disclose where he’s holding her. Malcolm begs his dad to break his vow to turn over a new leaf and torture Don. “New deal…you can hurt one person – him – a serial killer. There’s no other way,” says Malcolm.
“I’m not the man I used to be,” replies Martin.
Malcolm believes his dad’s changed but he needs to hurt Don. It’s the only way to save Jeannie. “Please. I’m asking as your son,” begs Malcolm.
Malcolm steps outside as screams of pain fill the air. Martin emerges from the cabin, takes a deep breath, smiles, and then tells Malcolm he’s okay. Their plan worked and Martin learned Jeannie’s location.
Meanwhile, JT, Dani, and Ainsley question Fern, and it’s Ainsley who gets through to Fern by reminding her it’s possible she can still redeem herself for her daughters’ sake. All she needs to do is give up Don’s location.
Malcolm and Martin make their way through the woods to the spot where Jeannie’s being held. They search the area and discover a locked door leading to a small, buried container. They quickly release Jeannie and Martin comforts her, telling her she’s safe as Malcolm calls 9-1-1. Martin can’t believe Malcolm’s altering their plan and runs off as Malcolm informs the operator he has Jeannie, The Woodsman, and Martin Whitly.
Malcolm hands the phone to Jeannie and chases after his dad.
Vivian’s under arrest, thanks to Jessica. Gil and Jessica have a quiet moment and an uncomfortable Edrisa (Keiko Agena) wonders if she should leave, describing the situation as “steamy.” Edrisa was able to get Vivian’s old medical files and believes Vivian killed at least 11 people while working at various hospitals.
“No wonder Martin liked her so much,” says Jessica.
Dani, JT, and Ainsley arrive at Jeannie’s location with backup. Jeannie explains Martin ran away and Malcolm’s chasing him.
Martin and Malcolm have one final confrontation in which Martin accuses his son of making him become “that man” again. Malcolm believes it’s who his dad is and always will be.
“I was trying to be a good father!” screams Martin in anguish.
Malcolm claims he’s trying to save his dad by telling him he doesn’t belong out in the world.
Martin says that while he was a good father, Malcolm was never a good son. Malcolm realizes his dad just decided he is going to kill him as Martin advances on his son with a knife. Malcolm’s easily able to turn the knife away and plunges it into his dad’s stomach.
“I was right. We are the same,” says Malcolm clutching his wound and falling to the ground.
Dani arrives to find Malcolm standing over his dad and still holding the knife.
The series ends with Dani asking, “What did you do?!”
Universal Pictures has released the first trailer for the film adaptation of the six-time Tony Award winning musical, Dear Evan Hansen. And, yes, trailers can definitely be deceiving but this three minute video goes a long in way in confirming Universal will not have another Cats debacle on their hands.
Ben Platt leads the cast, reprising his award-winning role from the Broadway musical. Six-time Oscar nominee Amy Adams, Oscar winner Julianne Moore, Kaitlyn Dever (Booksmart), Amandla Stenberg (The Hate U Give), Colton Ryan (Little Voice), Nik Dodani (Atypical), DeMarius Copes (Broadway’s Mean Girls), and Danny Pino (Mayans M.C.) also star in the much-anticipated film.
Stephen Chbosky (The Perks of Being A Wallflower) directs from a screenplay by the Broadway musical’s Tony winner Steven Levenson. Oscar, Grammy, and Tony Award winners Benj Pasek & Justin Paul (La La Land, The Greatest Showman) wrote the stage production’s music and lyrics. Marc Platt and Adam Siegel produce, with Michael Bederman, Steven Levenson, Benj Pasek, and Justin Paul executive producing.
Universal will release the film only in theaters on September 24, 2021.
Dear Evan Hansen Plot, Courtesy of Universal Pictures:
The breathtaking, generation-defining Broadway phenomenon becomes a soaring cinematic event as Tony, Grammy and Emmy Award winner Ben Platt reprises his role as an anxious, isolated high schooler aching for understanding and belonging amid the chaos and cruelty of the social-media age.
SEAL Team fans who had been worried the series’ season four finale would also serve as a series finale have just been given cause to celebrate. The dramatic series starring David Boreanaz has been renewed for a fifth season. However, season five will make the move to Paramount+ rather than air on CBS.
Season two of Evil has also officially transitioned over to Paramount+, CBS’s streaming service. The second season will feature Katja Herbers, Mike Colter, Aasif Mandvi, Michael Emerson, and Christine Lahti. Kurt Fuller, Brooklyn Shuck, Skylar Gray, Maddy Crocco, and Dalya Knapp also star in season two.
“Our Studio and Network have a strong track record of developing high-quality dramas that have multiplatform success, and these series speak to that strength,” stated George Cheeks, President & CEO of the CBS Entertainment Group. “These moves mark another example of how our linear and streaming ecosystem can strategically work together to maximize value for the content and benefit the series and its creators.”
“We are thrilled to bring new seasons of these phenomenal series to Paramount+,” added Julie McNamara, Executive Vice President and Head of Programming, Paramount+. “We have a strong record of building incredible audiences with these creative teams, including Robert and Michelle King’s incomparable The Good Fight, and look forward to bringing our subscribers even more seasons of series they love.”
David Boreanaz had been actively campaigning for a fifth season of SEAL Team on social media. After the news broke, Boreanaz tweeted out his thanks to the show’s passionate fans for supporting the series and helping to secure another season. “Thank you to all the fans who helped make season 5 a reality. Change. Pivot. Adapt. So humbled and grateful to be able to continue to tell the stories of the men and women of the military, with the tip of the spear being on Special forces. Thanks @paramountplus @CBS” – @David Boreanaz
According to CBS’s official announcement, SEAL Team season five will debut with a special presentation on CBS before moving the full season over to Paramount+.
Evil Plot, Courtesy of CBS Network:
Evil is a psychological mystery that examines the origins of evil along the dividing line between science and religion. The series focuses on a skeptical female psychologist who joins a priest-in-training and a contractor as they investigate the Church’s backlog of unexplained mysteries, including supposed miracles, demonic possessions, and hauntings. Their job is to assess if there is a logical explanation or if something truly supernatural is at work.
SEAL Team Synopsis:
SEAL Team is a military drama that follows the professional and personal lives of the most elite unit of Navy SEALs as they train, plan and execute the most dangerous, high-stakes missions our country can ask of them. Jason Hayes is the respected, intense leader of the Tier One team whose home life has suffered as a result of his extensive warrior’s existence. His team includes his trusted confidant, Ray Perry, the longest-tenured operator with whom Jason shares an ingrained shorthand; Sonny Quinn, an exceptional, loyal soldier with a checkered past who still combats self-destructive tendencies; and Clay Spenser, a young, multilingual, second-generation SEAL with insatiable drive and dedication.
Vital to the team’s success is Ensign Lisa Davis, a no-nonsense, take-charge officer. Deployed on clandestine missions worldwide at a moment’s notice — and knowing the toll it takes on them and their families — this tight-knit SEAL team displays unwavering patriotism and fearless dedication even in the face of overwhelming odds.
How do you know if the perfect Mr. Right is actually a complete Mr. Wrong in disguise? Iliza Shlesinger shares a (basically) true story from her dating life in Good On Paper, a 2021 comedy that just debuted an official trailer and poster.
Iliza Shlesinger wrote the comedy and stars alongside Ryan Hansen, Margaret Cho, Rebecca Rittenhouse, Tyler Cameron, and Taylor Hill.
“I wanted to write something funny, unique, and relatable,” explained Shlesinger. “A comedian turns real life into art, so I shared my bizarre story and had fun doing it. What started as a cathartic release became a passion project that I put a lot of comedy and heart into.”
Kimmy Gatewood (Timeline) directed by Han West, David Bernon, Paul Bernon, and Sam Slater produced. Shlesinger, Sejin Croninger, Rowan Riley, and Vania Schlogel executive produced.
Netflix has set a June 23, 2021 premiere date.
The Plot, Courtesy of Netflix:
Andrea Singer always put her stand-up career first, and while dating came easy, love wasn’t a priority… that is until she meets Dennis, a quirky nerd with disarming charm who coaxes her into letting her guard down. Her best friend Margot isn’t convinced he’s all he seems and she urges Andrea to embark on a wild goose chase to uncover who Dennis really is.
Poster for the comedy film ‘Good On Paper’ (Photo Courtesy of Netflix)
Netflix’s new trailer for the thriller The Ice Road finds Laurence Fishburne putting together a crack team of big rig drivers and mechanics. Their mission: provide pipe to be used to rescue trapped miners.
In addition to Laurence Fishburne, The Ice Road cast includes Liam Neeson, Benjamin Walker, Amber Midthunder, and Marcus Thomas.
Jonathan Hensleigh (Kill the Irishman) wrote and directed the Code Entertainment, ShivHans Pictures, and Envision Media Arts production.
Netflix has set a June 25, 2021 premiere date.
The Plot, Courtesy of Netflix:
After a remote diamond mine collapses in far northern Canada, a ‘big-rig’ ice road driver (Neeson) must lead an impossible rescue mission over a frozen ocean to save the trapped miners. Contending with thawing waters and a massive storm, they discover the real threat is one they never saw coming.
Poster for ‘The Ice Road’ starring Liam Neeson and Laurence Fishburne (Photo Courtesy of Netflix)
Brandy, Eve, Naturi Naughton, and Nadine Velazquez star in ‘Queens’ (ABC/Kimberly Simms)
NBC’s adding the drama Queens and the new version of the half-hour comedy The Wonder Years to their fall 2021-2022 primetime lineup. The network also confirmed the final season of black-ish, limited series Women of the Movement, and the new comedies Abbott Elementary and Maggie will debut as part of the midseason schedule.
“We are proud to continue to deliver highly entertaining, culturally relevant and powerful stories that further drive our momentum as the No. 1 entertainment network,” said Craig Erwich, president, Hulu Originals & ABC Entertainment. “We’ve also made it a priority to be intentionally inclusive across all of our content, and we’re excited to introduce our audience to the rich new characters, bold stories and strong ensemble casts featured in our upcoming programming slate.”
NBC hasn’t confirmed any fall premiere dates.
ABC FALL PRIMETIME SCHEDULE:
MONDAY
8:00 p.m. – Dancing with the Stars
10:00 p.m. – The Good Doctor
TUESDAY 8:00 p.m. – The Bachelorette
10:00 p.m. – Queens
WEDNESDAY
8:00 p.m. – The Goldbergs
8:30 p.m. – The Wonder Years
9:00 p.m. – The Conners
9:30 p.m. – Home Economics (new time)
10:00 p.m. – A Million Little Things
THURSDAY
8:00 p.m. – Station 19
9:00 p.m. – Grey’s Anatomy
10:00 p.m. – Big Sky (new day)
SUNDAY
7:00 p.m. – America’s Funniest Home Videos
8:00 p.m. – Celebrity Wheel of Fortune (new day)
9:00 p.m. – Supermarket Sweep (new time)
10:00 p.m. – The Rookie
Dule Hill, Saycon Sengbloh, Laura Kariuki, and Elisha Williams star in ‘The Wonder Years’ (ABC/Erika Doss)
THE WONDER YEARS Details: Inspired by the beloved award-winning series of the same name, The Wonder Years is a coming-of-age story set in the late 1960s that takes a nostalgic look at a Black middle-class family in Montgomery, Alabama, through the point of view of imaginative 12-year-old Dean. With the wisdom of his adult years, Dean’s hopeful and humorous recollections show how his family found their “wonder years” in a turbulent time.
The Wonder Years stars Don Cheadle, narrating the series as adult Dean Williams, Elisha “EJ” Williams as Dean Williams, Dulé Hill as Bill Williams, Saycon Sengbloh as Lillian Williams, Laura Kariuki as Kim Williams, Julian Lerner as Brad Hitman, Amari O’Neil as Cory Long, and Milan Ray as Keisa Clemmons.
Queens Season 1 Description: Estranged and out-of-touch, four women in their 40s reunite for a chance to recapture their fame and regain the swagger they had as the Nasty Bitches – their ’90s group that made them legends in the hip-hop world.
Queens stars Eve as Brianna aka Professor Sex, Naturi Naughton as Jill aka Da Thrill, Nadine Velazquez as Valeria aka Butter Pecan, Taylor Selé as Eric Jones, Pepi Sonuga as Lil Muffin, and Brandy as Naomi aka Xplicit Lyrics.
Hulu’s just given a straight-to-series order to the limited series Immigrant, based on the life of the man who founded Chippendales. The limited series was created by Robert Siegel and will star Kumail Nanjiani.
The eight-episode series is written by Robert Siegel, Rajiv Joseph, and Mehar Sethi, with Siegel, Nanjiani, Joseph, Sethi, Dylan Sellers, and Emily V. Gordon executive producing.
Hulu released the following description of the series produced by 20th Television:
“Immigrant is the true story of Somen ‘Steve’ Banerjee (played by Nanjiani), the Indian-American entrepreneur who started Chippendales. The series will detail the insane, darkly comedic, crime-ridden story behind the unique male revue that became a cultural phenomenon.”
In addition to the Immigrant announcement, Hulu’s confirmed premiere dates for Nine Perfect Strangers and Only Murders in the Building. Nine Perfect Strangers, based on Liane Moriarty’s bestselling novel, will premiere on August 18, 2021. The comic murder mystery Only Murders in the Building will arrive on August 31st.
Nine Perfect Strangers stars Nicole Kidman, Melissa McCarthy, Michael Shannon, Luke Evans, Bobby Cannavale, Regina Hall, and Samara Weaving. Melvin Gregg, Asher Keddie, Grace Van Patten, Tiffany Boone, and Manny Jacinto also star in the eight-episode limited series adapted by David E. Kelley, John Henry Butterworth, and Samantha Strauss.
Only Murders in the Building was created by Steve Martin and John Hoffman, with Martin and Hoffman writing and serving as executive producers. Steve Martin also stars alongside Martin Short, Selena Gomez, Aaron Dominguez, and Amy Ryan. Additionally, Short, Gomez, Jamie Babbitt, Dan Fogelman, and Jess Rosenthal executive produce.
The Nine Perfect Strangers Plot:
Nine Perfect Strangers takes place at a boutique health-and-wellness resort that promises healing and transformation as nine stressed city dwellers try to get on a path to a better way of living. Watching over them during this 10-day retreat is the resort’s director, Masha, a woman on a mission to reinvigorate their tired minds and bodies. However, these nine “perfect” strangers have no idea what is about to hit them.
Details on Only Murders in the Building:
From the minds of Steve Martin, Dan Fogelman and John Hoffman comes a comedic murder-mystery series for the ages. Only Murders in the Building follows three strangers (Steve Martin, Martin Short, and Selena Gomez) who share an obsession with true crime and suddenly find themselves wrapped up in one. When a grisly death occurs inside their exclusive Upper West Side apartment building, the trio suspects murder and employs their precise knowledge of true crime to investigate the truth.
As they record a podcast of their own to document the case, the three unravel the complex secrets of the building which stretch back years. Perhaps even more explosive are the lies they tell one another. Soon, the endangered trio comes to realize a killer might be living amongst them as they race to decipher the mounting clues before it’s too late.
Lea and Shaun take a mini vacation in order to work through their grief on ABC’s The Good Doctor season four episode 18. Directed by Lee Friedlander from a script by Thomas L. Moran and David Renaud, episode 18 – “Forgive or Forget” – will air on Monday, May 24, 2021 at 10pm ET/PT.
The cast of season four includes 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.
Bria Samone Henderson guest stars as Jordan Allen.
“Forgive or Forget” Plot: Shaun and Lea go on a camping trip to distract themselves from their grief over their miscarriage. Meanwhile, Morgan and Park argue about the best course of treatment for their patient.
Dr. Shaun Murphy, 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.
Freddie Highmore and Paige Spara in ‘The Good Doctor’ season 4 episode 18 (ABC/Jeff Weddell)Jeremy Schuetze and Fiona Gubelmann in season 4 episode 18 (ABC/Jeff Weddell)Paige Spara and Freddie Highmore in season 4 episode 18 (ABC/Jeff Weddell)Freddie Highmore and Paige Spara in season 4 episode 18 (ABC/Jeff Weddell)Freddie Highmore in season 4 episode 18 (ABC/Jeff Weddell)Fiona Gubelmann in season 4 episode 18 (ABC/Jeff Weddell)
