Netflix has officially announced we’ll be getting a second season of Bridgerton from Shondaland and creator Chris Van Dusen. The news comes as no surprise given the series’ popularity with Netflix subscribers as well as with critics.
Season one currently sits at 90% fresh on Rotten Tomatoes, with critics calling it amusing, joyous, and fun escapism.
Bridgerton is inspired by Julia Quinn’s bestselling novels and stars Jonathan Bailey (“Anthony Bridgerton”), Nicola Coughlan (“Penelope Featherington”), Claudia Jessie (“Eloise Bridgerton”), Ruby Barker (“Marina Thompson”), Adjoa Andoh (“Lady Danbury”), Golda Rosheuvel (“Queen Charlotte”), and Luke Thompson (“Benedict Bridgerton”).
The cast also includes Luke Newton (“Colin Bridgerton”), Ruby Stokes (“Francesca Bridgerton”), Will Tilston (“Gregory Bridgerton”), Florence Hunt (“Hyacinth Bridgerton”), Ruth Gemmell (“Lady Violet Bridgerton”), Bessie Carter (“Prudence Featherington”), Harriet Cains (“Philipa Featherington”), Polly Walker (“Lady Portia Featherington”), Ben Miller (“Lord Featherington”), Sabrina Bartlett (“Siena Rosso”), Martins Imhangbe (“Will Mondrich”), and Lorraine Ashbourne (“Mrs. Varley”).
The season two announcement was accompanied by a teaser video and a note from Lady Whistledown.
The Bridgerton Plot:
Bridgerton follows Daphne Bridgerton (Phoebe Dynevor), the eldest daughter of the powerful Bridgerton family as she makes her debut onto Regency London’s competitive marriage market. Hoping to follow in her parent’s footsteps and find a match sparked by true love, Daphne’s prospects initially seem to be unrivaled. But as her older brother begins to rule out her potential suitors, the high society scandal sheet written by the mysterious Lady Whistledown (voiced by Julie Andrews) casts aspersions on Daphne. Enter the highly desirable and rebellious Duke of Hastings (Regé-Jean Page), committed bachelor and the catch of the season for the debutantes’ mamas.
Despite proclaiming that they want nothing the other has to offer, their attraction is undeniable and sparks fly as they find themselves engaged in an increasing battle of wits while navigating society’s expectations for their future.
The CW’s Riverdale season five episode one found the gang continuing their investigation into the origin of the tapes, Archie losing a pivotal boxing match to Katy Keene‘s KO Kelly, and everyone looking totally glam for the coming-of-age ritual: the prom. Unfortunately, that celebration was cut short by the public screening of another snuff tape. Plus, Archie and Veronica’s relationship appears to be over after Archie confessed he and Betty kissed.
Up next, episode two directed by Gabriel Correa from a script by Janine Salinas Schoenberg and Devon Turner and airing on January 27, 2021.
The cast of season five includes KJ Apa as Archie Andrews, Lili Reinhart as Betty Cooper, Camila Mendes as Veronica Lodge, and Cole Sprouse as Jughead Jones. Madelaine Petsch is Cheryl Blossom, Marisol Nichols is Hermione Lodge, Mӓdchen Amick is Alice Cooper, Casey Cott is Kevin Keller, Mark Consuelos is Hiram Lodge, Skeet Ulrich is FP Jones, Charles Melton is Reggie Mantle, Drew Ray Tanner is Fangs Fogarty, and Vanessa Morgan plays Toni Topaz.
“Chapter Seventy-Eight: The Preppy Murders” Plot: GAME CHANGER — Betty (Reinhart) and Jughead’s (Sprouse) investigation into the auteur takes a twisted turn after receiving a call from Bret (guest star Sean Depner). Meanwhile, Archie (Apa) is forced to make an impossible decision when the person responsible for his father’s death needs his help.
Elsewhere, Veronica (Mendes) and Hermosa (guest star Mishel Prada) come up with a plan to force Hiram (Consuelos) into early retirement, and Cheryl (Petsch) makes a business move.
Season 5 Description, Courtesy of The CW:
The fourth season of Riverdale began with a funeral and tribute to Archie’s late father, the beloved Fred Andrews (Luke Perry). Throughout the season, Archie (KJ Apa) tried to live up to his father’s memory by mentoring youths at his Community Center with the help of his pals Reggie and Munroe Moore. But the shadow of that tragedy loomed over Archie—and only darkened when Fred’s brother Frank arrived, bringing unforeseen complications with him, much to the chagrin of Archie’s mother (Molly Ringwald).
Meanwhile, after Betty saved her mom and sister from the Farm cult, she joined her brother Charles’s Junior F.B.I. Training Program. Veronica found herself locked in a season-long battle with her father Hiram and half-sister Hermosa over her burgeoning maple rum business. And, at the urging on FP, Jughead enrolled in a new school, Stonewall Prep, only to be caught up in a mystery that involved his grandfather, the secret author of a series of teen detective novels called “The Baxter Brothers.” His classmates turned out to be killers—and it was up to Betty and Jughead (pretending to be dead) to solve the murder of…Jughead Jones!
At Thistlehouse, Cheryl was trapped in a gothic nightmare, fighting her demons, literal and metaphoric, with the loving support of her girlfriend Toni. She finally put her brother Jason to rest while maintaining her control over the Vixens as resident HBIC against Principal Honey (Kerr Smith). Kevin got dragged into an illicit tickle scheme, but still found time to put on a Variety Show with hit songs from Hedwig and the Angry Inch.
And throughout the season, disturbing unmarked videotapes kept appearing on our characters’ doorsteps, ensuring that there would be one more mystery to solve.
Season five of Riverdale will begin with our characters’ final days as students at Riverdale High. From an epic Senior Prom to a bittersweet Graduation, there are a lot of emotional moments and goodbyes yet to come — with some couples breaking up, as everyone goes their separate ways to college — or elsewhere. Then, we will redock with our gang as young adults, all returning to Riverdale to escape their troubled pasts. And life — and romance — will only be more complicated now that they’re in their twenties…
Poster for season 1 of ‘Superman & Lois’ airing on The CW.
The Flash fans are going to have to wait an additional week for the new season to kick off. The CW just announced they’ve created a “Super” Tuesday event for the premiere of the new comic book-inspired series, Superman & Lois.
The updated Tuesday, February 23, 2021 primetime schedule has Superman & Lois now debuting at 8pm ET/PT with an expanded 90-premiere. The series’ kick-off will be followed by the one-hour special Superman & Lois: Legacy of Hope airing at 9:30pm ET/PT.
The Flash rejoins The CW’s lineup on Tuesday, March 2nd at 8pm ET/PT. Superman & Lois will air on Tuesdays at 9pm ET/PT.
Teen Wolf‘s Tyler Hoechlin stars as Clark Kent/Superman and Grimm‘s Elizabeth Tulloch plays journalist Lois Lane. The season one cast also includes Jordan Elsass, Alexander Garfin, Emmanuelle Chriqui, Erik Valdez, Inde Navarrette, Wolé Parks, and Dylan Walsh.
Todd Helbing (The Flash) writes and executive produces. Greg Berlanti, Sarah Schechter, and Geoff Johns also executive produce the Berlanti Productions in association with Warner Bros. Television.
The Superman & Lois Plot, Courtesy of The CW:
In Superman & Lois, after years of facing megalomaniacal supervillains, monsters wreaking havoc on Metropolis, and alien invaders intent on wiping out the human race, the world’s most famous superhero, The Man of Steel aka Clark Kent and comic books’ most famous journalist, Lois Lane, come face-to-face with one of their greatest challenges ever – dealing with all the stress, pressures and complexities that come with being working parents in today’s society.
Complicating the already daunting job of raising two boys, Clark and Lois must also concern themselves with whether or not their sons Jonathan and Jordan could inherit their father’s Kryptonian superpowers as they grow older. Returning to Smallville to handle some Kent family business, Clark and Lois are reacquainted with Lana Lang, a local loan officer who also happens to be Clark’s first love, and her Fire Chief husband Kyle Cushing.
The adults aren’t the only ones rediscovering old friendships in Smallville as the Kent sons are reacquainted with Lana and Kyle’s rebellious daughter, Sarah. Of course, there’s never a dull moment in the life of a superhero, especially with Lois’ father, General Samuel Lane looking for Superman to vanquish a villain or save the day at a moment’s notice.
Meanwhile, Superman and Lois’ return to idyllic Smallville is set to be upended when a mysterious stranger enters their lives.
The trailer for Fox’s Prodigal Son season two episode three teases a scene of Martin at home, which is totally bonkers. All will be explained when episode three, “Alma Mater,” airs on Tuesday, January 26, 2021 at 9pm ET/PT.
The cast is led by Tom Payne as Malcolm Bright and Michael Sheen as his serial killer dad, Dr. Martin Whitly. Bellamy Young is Jessica Whitly, Halson Sage plays Ainsley Whitly, Lou Diamond Phillips is NYPD Lieutenant Gil Arroyo. Aurora Perrineau plays Dani Powell, Keiko Agena is Dr. Edrisa Tanaka, and Frank Harts is JT Tarmel.
“Alma Mater” Plot: When the headmaster of Bright’s alma mater is found murdered, he is forced to face a troubling secret from his past. Meanwhile, Jessica struggles with her decision to end things with Gil, Martin grows closer to Friar Pete (guest star Christian Borle) and JT eagerly anticipates the birth of his baby.
Prodigal Son follows Malcolm Bright, a criminal profiler with a rare talent for getting inside the minds of killers. He learned how they think because his father, Dr. Martin Whitly was a notorious serial killer known as “The Surgeon.” Now he’s using his twisted genius to help the NYPD solve their most puzzling murders. Bright’s team, led by his longtime mentor, NYPD Lieutenant Gil Arroyo, includes Detectives Dani Powell, JT Tarmel and medical examiner Dr. Edrisa Tanaka.
Season two picks up with Bright’s personal life in disarray after his sister Ainsley’s shocking actions in the Season One finale. Now, he must “take care” of her and protect his mother Jessica Whitly from a secret that could tear the family apart all over again! Further complicating matters, Martin seeks to deepen his relationship with Bright, his prodigal son, but forging this bond leads to shocking twists and revelations.
An accident turns Cain into a patient on Fox’s The Resident season four episode three. “The Accidental Patient” airs on Tuesday, January 26, 2021 at 8pm ET/PT.
Season four stars Matt Czuchry as Dr. Conrad Hawkins, Emily Van Camp 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.
“The Accidental Patient” Plot: When Cain tries to be a hero at a crash scene, he is struck by a car, causing Chastain’s doctors to put aside their personal issues to try and save his life. Conrad and Nic team up to help one of the crash victims whose secretive past makes it difficult to identify a diagnosis.
Meanwhile, Bell brings his TV crew to the hospital in hopes of garnering positive attention for Chastain, and Mina opens up to Nic, only to find out that Nic is holding on to a secret of her own.
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.
Things get crazy after a volcanic eruption on Fox’s 9-1-1: Lone Star season two episode two. “2100” will air on Monday, January 25, 2021 at 9pm ET/PT after a new episode of 9-1-1.
Season two’s cast is led by Emmy Award nominee Rob Lowe (The West Wing) as Owen Strand. Gina Torres is Tommy Vega, Ronen Rubinstein plays T.K. Strand, Sierra Aylina McClain is Grace Ryder, and Jim Parrack stars as Judd Ryder. Natacha Karam returns as Marjan Marwani, Brian Michael Smith is Paul Strickland, Rafael L. Silva plays Carlos Reyes, and Julian Works is Mateo Chavez.
“2100” Plot: After a volcanic eruption wreaks havoc in Austin, the members of the 126 race to save lives at a college pool party, a family’s mini-golf outing, and a woman trapped in her food truck by a horde of scorpions.
Season two episode two of Fox’s Prodigal Son opens with Martin (Michael Sheen) in the middle of a therapy session. After a little prompting, he confesses he’s worried about his son. And speak of the devil (which is also the episode’s title), said son is getting grilled by his mom over skipping out on visits to his therapist.
Malcolm (Tom Payne) reveals he’s on a break from therapy. He claims he’s just going through the regular “life of a serial killer’s son” stuff.
Martin rings up his son, begging for a visit. He’s excited he now has access to the yard and suggests that a visit could be helpful, given the horrible secret Malcolm’s keeping. Martin believes he’s the only one who can help Malcolm work through things.
Back at home, Malcolm catches Ainsley (Halston Sage) with a knife and is doubly shocked to learn it’s because she’s actually helping out by setting the table. She’s concerned she still doesn’t remember much from the night Nicholas died. The subject turns to a less stressful topic; Ainsley announces she’s moving back to her apartment.
Jessica (Bellamy Young) seems fine with this and is even helping her move out. Jessica’s in a good mood and Malcolm asks if it’s because of her relationship with Gil. The question shocks both Jessica and Ainsley, and Jessica denies there’s anything going on between them.
Fortunately, Jessica’s let off the hook when Malcolm’s called out to a murder scene. JT (Frank Harts) is already there and claims he’s doing okay after being nearly killed by racist cops who assumed he was a perp, not one of their own.
JT describes their new case as “creepy ass” which is actually a perfect description. The murder victim, whose name is Father Reyes, was strung up by his feet and left hanging from the ceiling. There are restraints, holy water, and a crucifix nearby along with the victim’s blood. Both Edrisa (Keiko Agena) and Malcolm believe it looks ritualistic, and a giggly Edrisa jokes about how they finish each other’s sentences.
Edrisa describes Father Reyes as having been expertly exsanguinated.
Sister Agnes found the body and after explaining how she came upon the scene, Malcolm asks if Father Reyes performed exorcisms. His question stems from a well-used copy of the Rite of Exorcism on the floor, spattered with blood.
Sister Agnes won’t confirm or deny anything.
From her vantage point on scaffolding above the crime scene, Edrisa points out the blood on the floor is either a symbol or letters. It turns out the writing is in Aramaic, according to Sister Agnes, and spells out Abaddon…as in Abaddon the Destroyer, angel of the abyss from the Book of Revelation.
Malcolm tells those assembled he knows the killer’s name. Wait for it…it’s the Devil!
Professor Jonah Shaw (Damian Young) joins the group and explains he’s been helping preserve the artwork but doesn’t attend the church. He barely knew Father Reyes but had heard about the Father being an exorcist.
The next to join the investigation is Archbishop Argento who refuses to discuss Father Reyes’ work or share his records. Gil (Lou Diamond Phillips) appears to be okay with that, but Malcolm is visibly frustrated. Gil explains he’s simply trying to establish a rapport with the Church.
Gil asks for a profile and Malcolm believes it was a ritual performed by someone who identifies as a demon. The killer would be presenting symptoms similar to possession. He’s not sure who might have done it but thinks Martin might be able to offer some insight.
Martin’s outside in the yard on a tight leash but able to walk around the garden when Malcolm seeks his help. He comes up with an expert they can use, a fellow inmate who goes by the name Friar Pete (Christian Borle). Friar Pete went on a killing spree after being kicked out of a monastery and now he’ll serve as their consultant.
Together, Martin, Malcolm, and Friar Pete come up with the idea that the 44 cuts inflicted on Father Reyes have to do with exorcism. Friar Pete thinks they should look for a doctor who approves exorcisms for the Catholic church.
Gil uses his charm to get info on a doctor connected to Reyes, and Malcolm and JT show up at one of his patient’s home following a lead. Before they head inside, JT explains the patient – Norman – was violent and untreatable, causing the doctor to refer him to Reyes.
Norman’s mom appears to be scared of her son and crosses herself before laying down a line of salt in the doorway. She warns Malcolm and JT to stay inside the salt lines on the floor in Norman’s room.
Norman’s seated at a piano when they begin their questioning. Norman recalls Father Reyes visited him last week here in his room. “The salt keeps him out,” says Norman who claims he never leaves home. When JT asks who he’s referring to, Norman says the demon.
JT and Malcolm have a whispered conversation about Norman’s possible guilt. Malcolm doesn’t think he’s the killer but, against JT’s advice, he tests the young man by crossing over the salt lines. After he moves over the line, Norman turns to Malcolm and says, “I knew it was you. You’re a demon.”
Norman’s extremely agitated as he confesses he’s a killer…and so is Malcolm. Norman says the demon’s in his blood and launches an attack at Malcolm which is abruptly cut off once Malcolm returns behind the salt.
After Norman’s hauled off to the hospital, Malcolm informs Gil and Dani that Norman has recurrent identity disturbances. Gil and Dani believe Norman’s the killer, but Malcolm doesn’t think so. The 44 cuts were too precise and Norman has demonstrated he would have been uncontrollable during an attack.
Malcolm believes whoever did it read the Field Guide to Surgery, published in 1517. It shows how to do the exact bloodletting performed on Father Reyes.
Meanwhile, Ainsley wants to know what’s up with her mom and Gil. She tells her mom to talk to Gil instead of ignoring his calls. Jessica promises she will.
Malcolm returns to the church to further question Sister Agnes. She claims not to be familiar with Field Guide and then suggests prayer will help Malcolm with his troubles. He’s momentarily distracted and when he looks at Sister Agnes again, she’s transformed into his sister. Ainsley tells him he needs to come clean with what he did while trying to hand him a knife.
It turns out the visit to Sister Agnes was just a dream. When he wakes up at the police station, Dani and the rest of the officers are all wearing body armor. Still nervous he might do something, Dani explains the protection’s because he fell asleep and his nightmares are epic.
JT and Gil have a heart-to-heart and JT confesses he’s worried about reporting what happened. If he files a grievance, there might be repercussions. He doesn’t want to take that chance. Gil understands and admits nothing about this is right.
Dani drives Malcolm home and he confesses his dream involved Sister Agnes. She asks if he wants to discuss it, but he doesn’t want to talk about how he’s feeling. Dani confesses she’s having a rough time. “It’s always bad, the difference is people are paying attention. It’s like they just realized that the world is racist and cops target Black people,” says Dani. “JT and me don’t get a pass.” (Love me some #Brightwell!)
As they discuss a painting by Francisco Goya on his wall, Malcolm explains Goya died from lead poisoning from the paint. Malcolm suddenly realizes lead poisoning from old paintings causes symptoms that could be mistaken for possession. They immediately connect that to Sister Agnes and Professor Shaw who have been restoring old paintings together.
Gil, Malcolm, JT, and Dani rush over to the church and learn Sister Agnes didn’t show up that day. Professor Shaw confirms they’ve been working with lead white paint, but they’ve been careful to wear masks and gloves. Malcolm explains to Archbishop Argento that Sister Agnes could be suffering from paranoid delusions.
As they talk a loud thud is heard from the crypt. Gil, JT, and Dani head down to check it out and JT makes a call for backup. He’s told by whoever answers that he’s not a real detective and they’re not going to respond to his request for help.
While the team’s off hunting Sister Agnes, Malcolm chats with Archbishop Argento about exorcisms. He admits if they actually worked, it would make his life easier. They’re interrupted by Shaw who’s going a bit bonkers, repeating things to himself. Shaw cradles the how-to book and keeps mumbling as Malcolm uncovers the painting Shaw was working on. When he pulls off the drape, he discovers the painting’s been ruined.
The team finds Sister Agnes tied up and gagged in the crypt.
Malcolm sends the Archbishop away to keep him safe, advising him to lock the doors behind him. He rings up his dad and asks for everything he knows about lead poisoning. Shaw’s hallucinating and Malcolm wants to know how to help him. Martin suggests he lock Shaw away in a room by himself, but Malcolm can’t do that. Shaw has somehow gotten ahold of a weapon and advances on Malcolm. Malcolm tries to explain to Shaw he’s been poisoned but it’s not getting through to him.
Martin compliments his son’s bedside manner as he listens in.
Shaw claims to be Abaddon and Friar Pete – who’s also listening in – thinks Malcolm’s going to die. He says an exorcism is the only way to hold off Shaw. Friar Pete tells Malcolm to repeat after him and begins speaking in Latin. Malcolm does as told and Shaw momentarily freezes in his tracks but then begins taunting Malcolm. Over the phone, Martin prompts Malcolm to really get into the act. Malcolm yells, “The power of Christ compels you!” and Shaw falls to the floor. He tries to rise and Malcolm knocks him out with a heavy candlestick.
Martin’s proud of his son and cheers as Shaw’s knocked out.
Later at the station, Gil yells into the phone, enraged anyone would ignore JT’s call for backup. JT thinks it’s going to get worse, upset his fellow cops looked at him and saw a Black man and not a cop who’d put his life on the line for 10 years. Dani wants JT to tell the union, but he reminds her he needs to protect his job and family. He heads off saying he’s going to take care of it.
Gil shows up at Jessica’s place and is happy she finally returned his calls. Their conversation’s awkward and Gil admits he thought they had a real thing going on. When she says she’s cursed, Gil realizes she overheard his conversation with Dani at the hospital. Jessica believes she’s broken and that whoever she gets close to gets hurt. If something happened to him, she’d carry that guilt. Gil stops her in her tracks by correcting her assumption. “Jess, you saved me,” says Gil.
By sending him away Jessica thinks she’s saving him again. She begs him to leave and he does without putting up any more of a fight.
Ainsley accidentally overheard part of their conversation and admits that to her mom. She realizes her mom’s a little broken and confesses she might be, too. She also reveals she’s not moving out after all.
Malcolm visits his dad and thanks him for his help. Martin tries to get him to unburden himself and Malcolm admits he was the one who decided to lie to his sister and dispose of the body. Martin says it’s because of him that he knew how to save Ainsley, and that’s what parenting is all about. Malcolm acknowledges he’s finally coming to terms with the fact his dad is a part of him.
Martin’s pleased with this development, but Malcolm quickly shuts down his joy by reminding him now that he knows he’s there, he can tune him out. Malcolm believes he might now be capable of actually leaving his dad behind.
Daveed Diggs and Jennifer Connelly star in ‘Snowpiercer’ (Photo Credit: TNT)
TNT’s just given the critically acclaimed sci-fi thriller Snowpiercer an early season three renewal order. The news comes less than a week ahead of the series’ season two premiere.
Season two will debut on January 25, 2021, with new episodes arriving on Mondays at 9pm ET/PT.
The cast of Snowpiercer includes Oscar winner Jennifer Connelly (A Beautiful Mind) as Melanie and Grammy and Tony Award winner Daveed Diggs (Hamilton) as Layton. Emmy nominee Alison Wright (The Americans), Mickey Sumner (Frances Ha), Iddo Goldberg (Peaky Blinders), Katie McGuinness (Dirty Filthy Love), Tony Award winner Lena Hall (Hedwig and the Angry Inch), Annalise Basso (Bedtime Stories), Sam Otto (Jellyfish), Roberto Urbina (Narcos), Sheila Vand (Argo), and Steven Ogg (The Walking Dead) also star in season two. Sean Bean (Game of Thrones) joins the cast of the sci-fi thriller as Mr. Wilford.
Graeme Manson, Marty Adelstein, Becky Clements, Matthew O’Connor, Ben Rosenblatt, and Scott Derrickson executive produce the series. Bong Joon Ho, Miky Lee, Tae-sung Jeong, Park Chan-wook, Lee Tae-hun, and Dooho Choi – producers of Snowpiercer the film – also are involved as executive producers.
According to TNT, season one ranked as the top new cable drama of 2020.
The Season 2 Plot:
At the end of Snowpiercer season one, the survivors of the revolution are trying to pick up the pieces and maintain a fragile peace amongst the now merged classes with Layton emerging as the train’s leader. Discovering Mr. Wilford is alive and headed their way on a rival train, Melanie risks going outside to prevent him from invading Snowpiercer. While she’s out there, it’s revealed that Alexandra, Melanie’s daughter, who she thought had died, is alive and has become Wilford’s dedicated protegee.
In season two, an entirely new power struggle emerges, causing a dangerous rift as people are divided between their loyalty to Layton and to Mr. Wilford, who has a new train, new technology and a game plan that keeps everyone guessing. While Layton battles Wilford for the soul of Snowpiercer, Melanie leads the charge on a shocking new discovery that could change the fate of humanity.
Eddie and her partner are in hot water on CBS’s Blue Bloods season 11 episode five, “Spilling Secrets.” Episode five was directed by John Behring from a script by Daniel Truly and will air on Friday, January 22, 2021 at 10pm ET/PT.
Tom Selleck returns to lead the cast as Frank Reagan, Donnie Wahlberg is Danny Reagan, and Bridget Moynahan plays Erin Reagan. The cast also includes Will Estes as Jamie Reagan, Len Cariou as Henry Reagan, Sami Gayle as Nicky Reagan-Boyle, Marisa Ramirez as Det. Maria Baez, and Vanessa Ray plays Officer Eddie Janko.
Guest stars include Sophia Gennusa, Kristine Nielsen, Brian Keane, Cameron Scoggins, Brandon Williams, Opal Alladin, Leah Pressman, Kurt Uy, Matt Consalvo, Lou Martini, Jr, Ramona Floyd, and Shawna Christensen.
“Spilling Secrets” Plot: Eddie and her partner, Officer Rachel Witten (Lauren Patten), are heralded for their bravery for stopping an active shooter, until a civilian comes forward to accuse them of faking the incident as part of a government conspiracy.
Also, Frank pries into a decades-long history of cash payments his father Henry has been making to an unknown recipient, Danny and Baez find themselves in the middle of a fierce sibling rivalry between two brothers as they investigate the murder of the men’s father, and Sean contends with his school locker being vandalized with anti-police sentiment.
Blue Bloods is a drama about a multi-generational family of cops dedicated to New York City law enforcement. Frank Reagan is the New York Police Commissioner, and heads both the police force and the Reagan brood. He runs his department as diplomatically as he runs his family, even when dealing with the politics that plagued his unapologetically bold father, Henry, during his stint as Chief.
A source of pride and concern for Frank is his eldest son, Danny, a seasoned detective, family man and Iraq War vet who on occasion uses dubious tactics to solve cases with his partner, Detective Maria Baez. The Reagan women in the family include middle daughter, Erin, a New York Assistant D.A. who serves as the legal compass for her siblings and father, and is a single parent to her daughter Nicky, who is pursuing a career in San Francisco. Jamie is the youngest Reagan, a Harvard Law graduate and the family’s “golden boy.”
Unable to deny the family tradition, Jamie decided to give up a lucrative future in law and follow in the family footsteps as a cop. He’s found a friend and ally in his wife, Eddie, who keeps him on his toes, and has very different reasons than the Reagans for joining the police force. The Reagans welcomed a new family addition after Frank learned his deceased son, officer Joe Reagan, has an adult child they never knew about, a young man who is a rising NYPD cop.
The team takes on extremists on CBS’s S.W.A.T. season four episode eight, “Crusade.” Directed by Billy Gierhart from a script by Sarah Alderson, episode eight is set to air on Wednesday, January 27, 2021 at 10pm ET/PT.
Shemar Moore leads the cast as Daniel “Hondo” Harrelson, Alex Russell plays Jim Street, Jay Harrington is David “Deacon” Kay, and Lina Esco plays Christina “Chris” Alonso. Kenny Johnson stars as Dominique Luca, David Lim is Victor Tan, Patrick St. Esprit is Commander Robert Hicks, and Amy Farrington plays Lieutenant Piper Lynch. Lou Ferrigno, Jr. recurs as Rocker, Laura James is Molly, Otis Gallop is Stevens, and Lyndie Greenwood is Erika.
Guest stars include Joy Osmanski, Adam Aalderks, Geoff Meed, Isabella Hoffman, Larissa Jewel, and Traci Belushi. Michael Miranda, Patrick Day, Guido Cocomello, Nancy De Mayo, Juanita Jennings, and Ptosha Storey also guest star.
“Crusade” Plot: SWAT searches for a group of extremists carrying out coordinated attacks against local businesses. Also, Deacon and his wife, Annie, find themselves at odds when Annie wants to enroll their daughter, Lila, in private school.
Inspired by the television series and the feature film, S.W.A.T. stars Shemar Moore as a former Marine and locally born and raised S.W.A.T. sergeant, tasked to run a specialized tactical unit that is the last stop in law enforcement in Los Angeles. Torn between loyalty to where he was raised and allegiance to his brothers in blue, Daniel “Hondo” Harrelson strives to bridge the divide between his two worlds and acclimate to his new duties as the legal guardian of a teenager.
