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‘The Underground Railroad’ Limited Series Trailer Packs an Emotional Punch

Academy Award winner Barry Jenkins (Best Adapted Screenplay, Moonlight) directs and serves as showrunner on Amazon Prime Video’s upcoming limited series The Underground Railroad, based on the award-winning novel by Colson Whitehead. Amazon’s just released a riveting trailer for the 10 episode limited series which follows Cora Randall (played by Thuso Mbedu) and her quest to escape from slavery in the deep South.

In addition to newcomer Thuso Mbedu, the cast of the limited series includes Chase W. Dillon, Joel Edgerton, Aaron Pierre, William Jackson Harper, Sheila Atim, and Amber Gray. Peter De Jersey, Chukwudi Iwuji, Damon Herriman, Lily Rabe, Irone Singleton, Mychal-Bella Bowman, Marcus “MJ” Gladney, Jr., Will Poulter, and Peter Mullan also star.

Director/showrunner Barry Jenkins serves as executive producer with Adele Romanski, Mark Ceryak, Dede Gardner, Jeremy Kleiner, Brad Pitt, Richard Heus, Jacqueline Hoyt, and author Colson Whitehead.

The series is a Plan B, Pastel and Big Indie with Amazon Studios production.

All 10 episodes of The Underground Railroad will be released worldwide on Amazon Prime Video on May 14, 2021.

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Poster for Amazon Prime Video’s ‘The Underground Railroad’

The Underground Railroad Plot, Courtesy of Amazon:

The Underground Railroad chronicles Cora Randall’s (Mbedu) desperate bid for freedom in the antebellum South. After escaping a Georgia plantation for the rumored Underground Railroad, Cora discovers no mere metaphor, but an actual railroad full of engineers and conductors, and a secret network of tracks and tunnels beneath the Southern soil.

Over the course of her journey, Cora is pursued by Ridgeway (Edgerton), a bounty hunter who is fixated on bringing her back to the plantation she escaped; especially since her mother Mabel is the only one he has never caught.

As she travels from state to state, Cora contends with the legacy of the mother that left her behind and her own struggles to realize a life she never thought was possible.




‘New Amsterdam’ Season 3 Episode 8 Photos: “Catch” Preview

Childbirth and racial inequality are front and center on NBC’s New Amsterdam season three episode eight. “Catch” will air on April 20, 2021 at 10pm ET/PT.

Ryan Eggold leads the cast as Dr. Max Goodwin. Janet Montgomery plays Dr. Lauren Bloom, Freema Agyeman is Dr. Helen Sharpe, Tyler Labine is Dr. Iggy Frome, Anupam Kher is Dr. Vijay Kapoor, and Daniel Dae Kim plays Dr. Cassian Shin.

“Catch” Plot: Max is forced to examine the inequities in child labor for women of color. Bloom must deal with an overcrowded ED. Sharpe helps Dr. Agnes Kao (Christine Chang) with a gut-wrenching diagnosis. Reynolds finds himself experiencing something new on the job.

The Season 3 Plot, Courtesy of NBC:

When Dr. Max Goodwin took over New Amsterdam, he asked a simple, revolutionary question: “How can I help?” In season three, Max and his team face the daunting task of sustaining that optimism while dealing with a pandemic that exposed the gaping inequities in our health care. Max is no longer content to fix a broken system. He’s determined to tear it down and build something better.

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Christine Chang as Dr. Agnes Kao, Freema Agyeman as Dr. Helen Sharpe, Axel Avin Jr. as Bim Ladipo, and Brittany Bradford as Nia Ladipo in ‘New Amsterdam’ season 3 episode 8 (Photo by: Virginia Sherwood/NBC)
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Freema Agyeman as Dr. Helen Sharpe in the “Catch” episode (Photo by: Virginia Sherwood/NBC)
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Brittany Bradford as Nia Ladipo and Freema Agyeman as Dr. Helen Sharpe in season 3 episode 8 (Photo by: Virginia Sherwood/NBC)
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Janet Montgomery as Dr. Lauren Bloom in season 3 episode 8 (Photo by: Virginia Sherwood/NBC)
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Ryan Eggold as Dr. Max Goodwin in season 3 episode 8 (Photo by: Virginia Sherwood/NBC)
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Shiva Kalaiselvan as Leyla in season 3 episode 8 (Photo by: Virginia Sherwood/NBC)
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Tiffany Mann as Ydalis Fournette, Lisa Rosetta Strum as Midwife Safia Lazarre, and Tyler Labine as Dr. Iggy Frome in season 3 episode 8 (Photo by: Virginia Sherwood/NBC)




‘The Resident’ Season 4 Episode 10 Photos: “Into the Unknown” Preview

The teaser trailer for Fox’s The Resident season four episode 10 warns viewers are in store for an emotional night of goodbyes. Episode 10, “Into the Unknown,” will air on Tuesday, April 20, 2021 at 8pm ET/PT.

Season four stars Matt Czuchry as Dr. Conrad Hawkins, Emily VanCamp as Nurse Practitioner Nicolette Nevin, Manish Dayal as Dr. Devon Pravesh, and Bruce Greenwood as Dr. Randolph Bell. Shaunette Renee Wilson plays Dr. Mina Okafor, Jane Leeves is Dr. Kit Voss, Malcolm-Jamal Warner is Dr. AJ Austin, and Morris Chestnut is R. Barrett Cain.

“Into the Unknown” Plot: Just when Mina and The Raptor can see their future together, an unexpected complication throws a wrench in their plans. Meanwhile, Cain faces a harsh reality when Kit gives him the opportunity to prove he is ready to return to the OR.

Then, Devon presents Rose (guest star Cara Ricketts) with a groundbreaking clinical trial that could help her battle with Sickle Cell Anemia.

The Official Season 4 Description, Courtesy of Fox:

Entering its fourth season, The Resident will shine a light on the daily heroism of our health care workers. The provocative medical drama follows the doctors and nurses at Chastain Memorial Hospital, as they face personal and professional challenges and fight for their patients’ health.

This season, a glimpse at the harrowing nightmare that was COVID-19’s relentless grip on urban hospitals will give way, as the series jumps forward to sunnier days. With black-hearted Red Rock Mountain Medical figurehead Logan Kim ousted, the rudderless hospital finds its new CEO in star orthopedic surgeon Dr. Kit Voss, when she spearheads Chastain’s transition from private to public hospital. Now, after three seasons of bucking the system, the doctors have a seat at the table – and will fight to fix the broken machine from the inside.

Reeling from an earth-shattering loss, Dr. Devon Pravesh begins suffering from an identity crisis, as he blames the flawed public hospital model, of which he is now a part. After their challenging year, Dr. Conrad Hawkins and Nurse Practioner Nicolette Nevin tie the knot in an intimate and beautiful wedding, strengthening their already powerful bond. But shortly thereafter, Nic suffers a horrifying experience, the fallout of which will plague her for years. With support from both Conrad and Nic’s oldest friend, the unpredictable, sharp-tongued nurse Billie Ramos, Nic battles her trauma head-on to get back in the ring for her patients.

When Chastain’s public status and slashed payroll budget costs them their top surgeons, Dr. Randolph Bell finds himself mining his own past to find his estranged former stepson, elite plastic surgeon Dr. Jake Wong (guest star Conrad Ricamora). Bell attempts to bring Dr. Wong to Chastain to increase the number of world-class surgeries at the hospital and to repair their complicated past.

Overqualified Surgical Resident Dr. Mina Okafor world is upended when she discovers her immigration status has been threatened in a way that even her brilliant, braggadocious mentor, Dr. AJ Austin may not be able to help her with. Dr. Barrett Cain is blindsided by karma and a colleague, in a cataclysmic event that costs him nearly everything. Upon recovery, he chooses vengeance, the ramifications of which threaten to tear the heart out of his colleagues and Chastain itself.

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Matt Czuchry in ‘The Resident’ season 4 episode 10 (Photo by Guy D’Alema © 2021 Fox Media LLC)
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Guest star Denitra Isler, Bruce Greenwood and Jane Leeves in the “Into the Unknown” episode (Photo by Guy D’Alema © 2021 Fox Media LLC)
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Jane Leeves and Morris Chestnut in season 4 episode 10 (Photo by Guy D’Alema © 2021 Fox Media LLC)
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Guest star Summer Selby, guest star Michael Paul Chan and Matt Czuchry in the “Into the Unknown” episode (Photo by Guy D’Alema © 2021 Fox Media LLC)
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Matt Czuchry and Malcolm-Jamal Warner in season 4 episode 10 (Photo by Guy D’Alema © 2021 Fox Media LLC)
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Manish Dayal in season 4 episode 10 (Photo by Guy D’Alema © 2021 Fox Media LLC)




‘Walker’ Season 1 Episode 9 Photos: “Rule Number 17” Preview

Suspicion falls on Geri when she shows up for a poker game that probably includes Emily’s killer on The CW’s Walker season one episode nine. Directed by Steve Robin from a script by Bret VandenBos and Brandon Willer, episode nine – “Rule Number 17” will air on Thursday, April 15, 2021.

In addition to Jared Padalecki as Cordell Walker, the season one cast includes Kale Culley (Me, Myself and I) as August, Violet Brinson (Sharp Objects) as Stella, Keegan Allen (Pretty Little Liars) as Liam, Molly Hagan (Herman’s Head) as Abeline, and Mitch Pileggi (The X-Files) as Bonham. Coby Bell (The Gifted) plays Captain Larry James, Lindsey Morgan is Micki, and Jeff Pierre (Once Upon a Time) plays Trey Barnett.

“Rule Number 17” Plot: WALKER CLOSES IN ON EMILY’S KILLER – Walker (Padalecki) and Captain James (Bell) investigate a high stakes poker game where one of the players may have information on Emily’s killer. However, the night takes a turn when Geri (Odette Annable) shows up to join the game.

Meanwhile, Micki (Morgan) takes August (Culley) and Stella (Brinson) on an unusual adventure.

The Plot, Courtesy of The CW:

Walker stars Jared Padalecki as Cordell Walker, a widower and father of two with his own moral code, who returns home to Austin after being undercover for two years, only to discover there’s harder work to be done at home. He’ll attempt to reconnect with his creative and thoughtful son (Culley) and his headstrong, somewhat rebellious teenaged daughter (Brinson) and navigate clashes with his family – an ADA brother (Allen) who stepped in during Walker’s absence, his perceptive mother (Hagen) and his traditional rancher father (Pileggi).

Walker’s former colleague is now his Ranger Captain (Bell). Walker finds unexpected common ground with his new partner (one of the first women in Texas Rangers’ history) played by Lindsey Morgan, while growing increasingly suspicious about the circumstances surrounding his wife’s death.

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Odette Annable as Geri, Coby Bell as Captain Larry James, and Jared Padalecki as Cordell Walker in ‘Walker’ season 1 episode 9 (Photo: Rebecca Brenneman © 2020 The CW Network, LLC)
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Keegan Allen as Liam Walker and Mitch Pileggi as Bonham Walker in episode 9 (Photo: Rebecca Brenneman © 2020 The CW Network, LLC)
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Keegan Allen as Liam Walker, Jared Padalecki as Cordell Walker, Violet Brinson as Stella Walker, Kale Culley as August Walker, Molly Hagan as Abeline Walker and Mitch Pileggi as Bonham Walker in episode 9 (Photo: Rebecca Brenneman © 2020 The CW Network, LLC)
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Violet Brinson as Stella Walker and Lindsey Morgan as Micki Ramirez in the “Rule Number 17” episode (Photo: Rebecca Brenneman © 2020 The CW Network, LLC)
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Violet Brinson as Stella Walker, Lindsey Morgan as Micki Ramirez and Kale Culley as August Walker in episode 9 (Photo: Rebecca Brenneman © 2020 The CW Network, LLC)
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Odette Annable as Geri in episode 9 (Photo: Rebecca Brenneman © 2020 The CW Network, LLC)




‘F9’ Trailer: The Franchise Heads Into Space (No, Really)

The three-minute-long new trailer for F9 could easily be confused with a promotional video for a Marvel movie. There’s really not much tethering Dom and the gang to earth (or reality) any longer with the ninth film of the Fast and Furious franchise. I can remember when these were just fun street racing films with a little bit of bad guy chasing thrown in.

Although the trailer appears to present massive spoilers, including the fact the gang heads into space, director Justin Lin told The Hollywood Reporter there’s much more in the film that hasn’t been given away. “Usually as a filmmaker when you have a trailer, you are like, ‘Oh man, let’s not give that away!’ … I can safely say there is still a lot in the film that hasn’t been shared. I’m really excited for that,” stated Lin, returning for his fifth time as a F&F director.

The ninth film of the franchise stars Vin Diesel, Michelle Rodriguez, Tyrese Gibson, Chris “Ludacris” Bridges, John Cena, Nathalie Emmanuel, Jordana Brewster, and Sung Kang. Helen Mirren, Kurt Russell, and Charlize Theron also star. Grammy winner Cardi B joins the franchise as Leysa, “a woman with a connection to Dom’s past.”

Daniel Casey and Justin Lin wrote the screenplay, with Lin, Diesel, Neal H. Moritz, Jeff Kirschenbaum, Joe Roth, Clayton Townsend, and Samantha Vincent producing.

F9 will be released in theaters on June 25, 2021.

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Poster for ‘F9’ (Photo Credit: Universal Pictures)

The Plot, Courtesy of Universal Pictures:

Vin Diesel’s Dom Toretto is leading a quiet life off the grid with Letty and his son, little Brian, but they know that danger always lurks just over their peaceful horizon. This time, that threat will force Dom to confront the sins of his past if he’s going to save those he loves most. His crew joins together to stop a world-shattering plot led by the most skilled assassin and high-performance driver they’ve ever encountered: a man who also happens to be Dom’s forsaken brother, Jakob (Cena).

The action hurtles around the globe — from London to Tokyo, from Central America to Edinburgh, and from a secret bunker in Azerbaijan to the teeming streets of Tbilisi. Along the way, old friends will be resurrected, old foes will return, history will be rewritten, and the true meaning of family will be tested like never before.




‘Never Have I Ever’ Season 2 Adds Common as a Recurring Guest Star

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COMMON as DR. JACKSON and POORNA JAGANNATHAN as NALINI VISHWAKUMAR in ‘NEVER HAVE I EVER’ season 2 (Photo by ISABELLA B. VOSMIKOVA © 2021 Netflix)

Oscar winner Common will be a recurring guest star on season two of Netflix’s coming of age comedy, Never Have I Ever. According to Netflix’s announcement, Common will be playing Dr. Chris Jackson, a character described as “a suave and debonair dermatologist who works in Nalini’s (Poorna Jagannathan) building. His high-end practice and celebrity clients are impressive to everyone — except Nalini.”

The cast of season two includes Maitreyi Ramakrishnan (Devi), Ramona Young (Eleanor), Lee Rodriguez (Fabiola), Richa Moorjani (Kamala), Jaren Lewison (Ben), Darren Barnet (Paxton), and Megan Suri (Aneesa). And in addition to announcing Common’s involvement, Netflix released the first batch of photos from the upcoming second season.

Six-time Emmy Award nominee Mindy Kaling created the series and serves as co-writer and executive producer. Showrunner and co-writer Lang Fisher also executive produces along with 3 Arts Entertainment’s Howard Klein and David Miner.

The upcoming 10-episode second season is targeting a July 2021 premiere.

The Season 2 Plot, Courtesy of Netflix:

Indian American teenager Devi (Ramakrishnan) continues to deal with the everyday pressures of high school and drama at home, while also navigating new romantic relationships.

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RAMONA YOUNG as ELEANOR WONG, LEE RODRIGUEZ as FABIOLA TORRES, and MAITREYI RAMAKRISHNAN as DEVI VISHWAKUMAR in season 2 episode 2 (Photo by ISABELLA B. VOSMIKOVA/NETFLIX © 2021)
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RAMONA YOUNG as ELEANOR WONG in episode 202 (Photo by ISABELLA B. VOSMIKOVA/NETFLIX © 2021)
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DARREN BARNET as PAXTON-HALL YOSHIDA in season 2 episode 2 (Photo by ISABELLA B. VOSMIKOVA/NETFLIX © 2021)
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MAITREYI RAMAKRISHNAN as DEVI VISHWAKUMAR in season 2 episode 1 (Photo by ISABELLA B. VOSMIKOVA/NETFLIX © 2021)
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MEGAN SURI as ANEESA in season 2 episode 4 (Photo by ISABELLA B. VOSMIKOVA/NETFLIX © 2021)
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RICHA MOORJANI as KAMALA in episode 201 of ‘NEVER HAVE I EVER’ (Photo by ISABELLA B. VOSMIKOVA/NETFLIX © 2021)
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JAREN LEWISON as BEN GROSS, MAITREYI RAMAKRISHNAN as DEVI VISHWAKUMAR, AND DARREN BARNET as PAXTON HALL-YOSHIDA in season 2 episode 1 (Photo by ISABELLA B. VOSMIKOVA/NETFLIX © 2021)




‘Tough as Nails’ Competition Series to Return for Seasons 3 and 4

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Patrick “Freight” Hargan, Liz Nichols, Sarah Burkett, Swifty Sanders, Tara Alverson, Mikey “Mikey Eyebrows” Guerriero, Host Phil Keoghan, Aracelis “Celi” Garcia, Scott Henry, Merryl Tengesdal, Iraida Mujica, Cyril “Zeus” Ontai, and Angel Castillo from ‘Tough As Nails’ season 2 ( Photo: Cliff Lipson © 2020 CBS Broadcasting, Inc)

Tough as Nails created and hosted by Phil Keoghan (The Amazing Race) has earned a two-season renewal order ahead of its season two finale. CBS confirmed the competition series will return for seasons three and four, and announced casting on the upcoming seasons is now underway.

Tough as Nails is the right show at the right time, especially over the last year as we have all become a little tougher and have a deeper appreciation for the many people who keep our communities running,” stated Mitch Graham, Senior Vice President, Alternative Programming, CBS Entertainment. “With Phil Keoghan’s inspired touch as creator and host, he and his team have established an uplifting show that highlights toughness in many forms with unique real-world challenges and remarkable competitors. The show has resonated with viewers and we are excited to continue to shine a light on the hardworking Americans who get the job done.”

“For the first time in a long time we have started paying attention to those who make America work and what’s really important in life. Tough as Nails is about acknowledging and validating those who may have felt forgotten for so long,” said Keoghan. “I encourage everyone to make an extra effort to thank our essential workers. It’s a genuine gesture that will continue to unite us.”

Anyone interested in being considered for season three or four may apply at toughasnailscbscasting.com.

Host, showrunner, and executive producer Phil Keoghan created the series with executive producer Louise Keoghan. Anthony Carbone also executive produces the series from Raquel Productions Inc. in association with Tough House Productions Inc.

The Plot, Courtesy of CBS:

Tough as Nails is a competition series that celebrates everyday Americans who get their workout on the job rather than the gym, wear work boots instead of workout shoes and consider the calluses on their hands a badge of honor. Competitors are tested for their strength, endurance, agility and mental toughness in challenges that take place at real-world job sites.

One by one, they are eliminated until the TOUGH AS NAILS winner is named, but nobody goes home. Even after they “punch out” of the individual competition, they have the opportunity to win additional prizes in the team competitions that continue throughout the season. The series redefines what it means to be tough, proving that it comes in all shapes and sizes.




‘Warrior’ is Renewed for a Third Season to Air on HBO Max

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Andrew Koji stars as Ah Sahm in ‘Warrior’ (Photo by David Bloomer / Cinemax)

Fantastic news for Warrior fans… The action drama has been renewed for a third season which will air on HBO Max. The announcement was made today by Casey Bloys, Chief Content Officer, HBO and HBO Max, and was accompanied by a special announcement video featuring the cast celebrating the series’ renewal (and crediting Warrior‘s passionate fans).

Warrior introduced viewers to a distinct world from the past, executed with dynamic action and relevant storytelling, with a brilliant cast led by Andrew Koji. We can’t wait to see what Jonathan, Justin and Shannon will bring to the next chapter of this series on HBO Max,” stated Bloys.

The critically acclaimed series is based on writings by martial arts icon Bruce Lee and was created by Jonathan Tropper (Banshee). Tropper executive produces under his Tropper Ink Productions. Bruce Lee Entertainment’s Shannon Lee and Perfect Storm Entertainment’s Justin Lin (Fast & Furious 9 director) also executive produce.

The season two cast was led by Andrew Koji as Ah Sahm and included Dianne Doan as Mai Ling, Olivia Cheng as Ah Toy, Jason Tobin as Young Jun, and Joe Taslim as Li Yong. Other series regulars included Hoon Lee as Wang Chao, Kieran Bew as Bill O’Hara, Dean Jagger as Dylan Leary, Langley Kirkwood as Walter Buckley, Christian McKay as Mayor Samuel Blake, Joanna Vanderham as Penelope Blake, Tom Weston-Jones as Richard Lee, and Perry Yung as Father Jun.

“Justin, Jonathan, and I were thrilled when Warrior was put on HBO platforms to be discovered by a whole new legion of fans,” stated Shannon Lee. “Now we are excited and grateful for the opportunity to do another season, and we applaud HBO Max for understanding the importance of telling this story and for continuing to support this level of representation in our industry. I just know that my father is grinning right now to see this show he dreamed of so long ago continuing to beat the odds. We have every intention of delivering the same high level of meaningful storytelling and Gung Fu action in season 3!”

Seasons one and two premiered on Cinemax and are currently available on HBO Max. HBO Max did not confirm when we can expect the third season to arrive.




‘The Flash’ Season 7 Episode 7 Recap: “Growing Pains” Review

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Danielle Panabaker as Frost, Kayla Compton as Allegra, and Grant Gustin as The Flash in season 7 episode 7 (Photo: Dean Buscher © 2021 The CW Network, LLC)

A member of Team Flash is out to try to clear her name in season seven episode seven of The CW’s The Flash. The episode begins with Barry (Grant Gustin) speeding home to discover that Speed Force Nora (Michelle Harrison) has made breakfast for him and Iris (Candice Patton). As Barry pours the orange juice, he glitches and speed vibrates, breaking the container.

Breakfast is cut short when he receives an alert about a crime. Speed Force Nora wants to tag along but Barry tells her he’ll be fine, claiming a crime scene is not the place for her.

Over at S.T.A.R. Labs, Cecile (Danielle Nicolet) goes over the charges the State has against Frost which include one count of assault, one count of attempted murder, and two counts of kidnapping. (These are crimes she committed back in season three when she teamed up with Savitar against Team Flash). Frost (Danielle Panabaker) insists she’s not that person anymore and has grown. Cecile agrees but she and Caitlin (also Panabaker) tell her that Kramer (Carmen Moore), who is ex-military, seems to be determined to catch her. Her best bet is to lay low for a while.

There’s a break-in at IVO Laboratories, an experimental microchip was stolen, and the company van driver was killed in an icy fashion. Barry and Chester (Brandon McKnight) are still collecting evidence when Kramer arrives and assumes the crime was committed by Killer Frost. Barry politely argues that the make up of the meta DNA on the ice left behind does not match up with Frost’s. Kramer still wants to arrest Frost but does admire Barry’s technique working the evidence.

Speed Force Nora shows up sensing Barry’s elevated stress and offers to help with the crime scene. Barry thanks her but claims he doesn’t need any help. He glitches and power speeds around the area but quickly gains control again. He tells Speed Force Nora he’ll see her back at home.

Meanwhile, Chester calls Allegra (Kayla Compton) to fill her in on Kramer hunting Frost for the new crime and to warn her to make sure Frost stays at S.T.A.R. Labs. Instead, Allegra tells Frost knowing she’ll try to clear her name on her own. Allegra offers to go with her, but Frost says to stay put and cover for her while she goes to get information from a bar where she worked.

Frost visits the bar and talks to Mark (Jon Cor) the bartender to find out what he knows about any new metas in town. He flirts with her a little while, making her the perfect drink using his knowledge of science and mixture. She sees a news report on TV stating the CCPD is offering a large reward leading to the arrest of Killer Frost. Of course, every bar patron comes after her so Frost is forced to take them on. She wins easily and Mark helps by knocking one of them out. He tells her about a new meta focused on tech and that she might be able to find him at a warehouse called Wieringo Mills.

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Grant Gustin as Barry Allen and Michelle Harrison as Nora Allen in ‘The Flash’ season 7 episode 7 (Photo: Dean Buscher © 2021 The CW Network, LLC)

Over at Barry’s CCPD lab, he and Chester realize it’s going to take hours – if not a full day – to go over all the evidence with the computer. Speed Force Nora shows up and offers to help check it in a matter of seconds. Chester thinks it would be great, but Barry says they have to do it the right way to make sure to clear Frost of the crime.

Barry’s powers glitch again and he speeds out of control around the room, accidentally destroying some of the evidence they’d collected. Angry, he yells at Nora who tries to tell him she was just attempting to help. He reminds her he didn’t ask for her help and doesn’t want it.

After Nora leaves, Barry tries to salvage the evidence.

Frost heads to the warehouse and finds a sensor that scans her and the rest of the warehouse, revealing it’s empty. She realizes Mark gave her bad intel but isn’t sure why.

Joe (Jesse L. Martin) and Kramer show up at Caitlin’s apartment and arrest her because Kramer’s convinced she’s Killer Frost. Joe reluctantly handcuffs a surprised and nervous Caitlin.

A little later at the CCPD, Cecile tells Caitlin that Kramer got an anonymous tip that Caitlin is Frost. She also tells her the tests they ran will show she has no cold powers and she’ll be free and clear. Joe apologizes to Caitlin, explaining he didn’t where the tip was going to take them. He then goes off to talk to Kramer.

Joe confronts Kramer, calling her out on her less than by-the-book methods of hunting Frost and stresses that Frost is one of the good guys now. She’s saved Central City by working right alongside The Flash for the last few years. Kramer refuses to listen, adamant Frost is still a criminal and must pay for her past crimes.

While Caitlin and Cecile are waiting for Caitlin to be released, they receive a phone call from Frost who tells them to get away from the north wall. They realize she’s going to try to break Caitlin out and they both tell her to stand down. While talking to Caitlin, Frost realizes it was Mark who set them both up. She decides to confront him.

Barry returns home and Iris talks to him about Speed Force Nora and the obvious distance he wants to keep between her and him. He confesses he doesn’t see his mother when he sees the Speed Force but just a cosmic entity who he doesn’t fully trust. Iris pushes, as she always does, and encourages Barry to give the new Speed Force a chance because it’s more human than just an entity.

Barry gets a message from Chester about a new lead on the ice meta and joins Chester at S.T.A.R. Labs. Chester explains the dark matter and ice they collected have artificial dark matter, meaning the killer/thief isn’t a meta at all. They check on Allegra to see how Frost is doing and she confesses she’s out and about trying to catch the new meta. Allegra tells Barry that Frost said she was going to a bar where she used to work. Barry knows the location so off they go to help her.

Frost returns to O’Shaughnessy’s Bar and confronts Mark, asking why she shouldn’t live up to her name. “Because Caitlin wouldn’t like it,” answers Mark. Mark then begins a short monologue about how he has studied her for months. He scanned her at the warehouse with his device so he could make some cold blast bracelets. He goes on about almost dying when he was a kid by breaking through the ice and when he was revived, he felt it was the biggest and most powerful rush he ever had. Mark believes the power of cold and what it can do is wasted on her.

“Bring it on, Mark, if that’s even your real name,” says Frost.

“That was my name but you can call me…Chillblaine,” replies Mark. (Cisco would cringe at that meta name.) The fight is on with Frost using icy blasts and Chillblaine using his icy bracelets to do the same.

During their fight, which at times looks more like a weird dance, it becomes clear that Mark and Frost find themselves drawn to each other. Chillblaine hits Frost in the face with some quick-drying ice, blinding her. He gets behind her and grabs her in a hold. She forms one of her icicle blades and stabs through herself to stab him. He falls to the ground, seriously wounded.

“That’s something your bracelets can’t copy…ice healing,” says Frost.

The Flash and Allegra speed in with The Flash speed-wrapping Chillblaine’s wound. Frost shows her two friends a recording of Mark’s confession of setting her up. Before they have a chance to get it to the CCPD, Kramer and a whole army of cops pull up outside the bar demanding Frost surrender in two minutes. Allegra tries to think of a way they can help her escape and Barry says he’ll go out as The Flash and explain how Frost is innocent. Frost turns down the offers, believing it’s time for her to take responsibility for the four crimes she committed while with Savitar. Allegra tries to talk her out of it, but Frost’s mind is made up.

Frost looks at Barry who asks her if she wants him to talk her out of it and she says no. Frost walks out of the bar and surrenders to the CCPD.

Barry arrives home and updates Iris on Frost’s situation, explaining she’s going to plead guilty to her past crimes. Iris asks how Caitlin’s handling it and Barry admits he’s not sure, especially with Caitlin just getting used to Frost as her own person.

Speed Force Nora shows up and Barry apologizes for yelling at her. He suggests they get to know each other since it’s clear she’s different from the old Speed Force he’s used to.

The Flash Season 7 Episode 7 “Growing Pains” Review:

Suspenseful and featuring some well-choreographed fight scenes, season seven episode seven finally focuses on the hunt for Frost for her past crimes. Still left unclear is how the Governor and Kramer are aware of the four crimes. Team Flash protected Caitlin/Frost in season three from letting her crimes against them be known, so the only crime that should be on the books is the kidnapping of Julian.

The strongest element of the episode was hands-down Danielle Panabaker’s performance as the ice queen who’s determined to prove she isn’t a “thug” anymore and is a real hero that Central City and Team Flash can count on. Panabaker shows the growth of the character who’s still brash and cocky but genuinely cares about her friends and protecting the city.

With Frost in custody about to go on trial and Team Flash about to go looking for the three evil forces without her, Central City could be in for some very dark and threatening days ahead.

GRADE: B-




‘The Good Doctor’ Season 4 Episode 14 Photos: “Gender Reveal” Preview

Shaun delves into research to be a better partner on ABC’s The Good Doctor season four episode 14. Directed by Tim Southam from a script by Debbie Ezer, episode 14 will air on Monday, April 19, 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.

Episode 14’s guest stars include Bria Samone Henderson, Noah Galvin, Farley Jackson, Diane Farr, and Alison Amigo. Valerie Duthil, Shalyn Ferdinand, and Wonita Joy also guest star.

“Gender Reveal” Plot: After finding out the gender of their unborn child, Lea’s enthusiasm prompts Shaun to make an effort to be a more supportive partner. Meanwhile, the team treats a navy pilot whose previous doctor’s misdiagnosis compromises her chances at a full recovery

Series Description, Courtesy of ABC:

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.

The Good Doctor Season 4 Episode 14
Paige Spara and Freddie Highmore in ‘The Good Doctor’ season 4 episode 14 (ABC/Jeff Weddell)
The Good Doctor Season 4 Episode 14
Freddie Highmore and Antonia Thomas in season 4 episode 14 (ABC/Jeff Weddell)
The Good Doctor Season 4 Episode 14
Paige Spara and Freddie Highmore in season 4 episode 14 (ABC/Jeff Weddell)
The Good Doctor Season 4 Episode 14
Freddie Highmore, Antonia Thomas and Diane Farr in season 4 episode 14 (ABC/Jeff Weddell)
The Good Doctor Season 4 Episode 14
Paige Spara and Freddie Highmore in season 4 episode 14 (ABC/Jeff Weddell)




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