Fox’s Prodigal Son will return from its midseason two break with an episode that finds Alan Cumming – briefly introduced in episode seven – investigating Endicott’s death. Season two episode eight, “Ouroboros,” will air on Tuesday, April 13, 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.
“Ouroboros” Plot: When world-famous Europol profiler Simon Hoxley (Cumming) shows up in New York and claims that Major Crimes’ current case is connected to the discovery of Endicott’s body overseas, Bright fears he and Ainsley’s secret is about to be exposed.
Meanwhile, Martin gets to know Dr. Vivian Capshaw.
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.
Netflix has released the first trailer for Monster, based on the critically acclaimed, award-winning novel by Walter Dean Myers. The trailer sets up the story of a teenager, played by Kelvin Harrison, Jr., who goes from honor student to murder suspect.
The cast also includes Jennifer Hudson, Jeffrey Wright, Jharrel Jerome, Jennifer Ehle, Rakim Mayers, Nasir ‘Nas’ Jones, Tim Blake Nelson, and John David Washington. Anthony Mandler directed the legal drama and Radha Blank, Colen C. Wiley, and Janece Shaffer adapted Myers’ novel.
Tonya Lewis Lee, Nikki Silver, Aaron L. Gilbert, Mike Jackson, and Edward Tyler Nahem served as producers.
Netflix has set a May 7, 2021 release date.
The Plot, Courtesy of Netflix:
“Monster tells the story of Steve Harmon (Kelvin Harrison, Jr.) a seventeen-year-old honor student whose world comes crashing down around him when he is charged with felony murder. The film follows his dramatic journey from a smart, likable film student from Harlem attending an elite high school through a complex legal battle that could leave him spending the rest of his life in prison.”
Poster for the legal drama, ‘Monster’ (Photo Courtesy of Netflix)
The team’s on babysitting duty while hunting for a missing mom on CBS’s Magnum P.I. season three episode 13. Directed by Peter Weller from a script by Emily Singer (teleplay by Peter M. Lenkov and Eric Guggenheim), episode 13 – “Cry Murder” – will air on Friday, April 9, 2021 at 9pm ET/PT.
Jay Hernandez leads the cast as Thomas Magnum. Perdita Weeks is Juliet Higgins, Zachary Knighton is Orville “Rick” Wright, Stephen Hill is Theodore “TC” Calvin, Tim Kang stars as Det. Gordon Katsumoto, and Amy Hill as Teuila “Kumu” Tuileta.
Episode 13 guest stars include Kimee Balmilero, Sasha Diamond, Jose Velazquez, Federico Dordei, and Susan Chuang. Anisha Adusumilli, Kamri Lin, Ian Paola, and Christian Lopez also guest star.
“Cry Murder” Plot: As Magnum and Higgins work a case to recover valuable stolen truffles, they also must care for a baby left abandoned at the gates of their estate, while Kumu tries to locate the infant’s mother.
Magnum P.I. is a modern take on the classic series centering on Thomas Magnum, a decorated former Navy SEAL who, upon returning home from Afghanistan, repurposes his military skills to become a private investigator. A charming rogue, an American hero and a die-hard Detroit Tigers fan, Magnum lives in a guest cottage on Robin’s Nest, the luxurious estate where he works as a security consultant to supplement his P.I. business. The “majordomo” of the property is Juliet Higgins, a beautiful and commanding disavowed MI:6 agent whose second job is to keep Magnum in line, with the help of her two Dobermans.
When Magnum needs back-up on a job, he turns to his trusted buddies and fellow POW survivors, Theodore “TC” Calvin, a former Marine chopper pilot who runs Island Hoppers, a helicopter tour business, and Orville “Rick” Wright, a former Marine door-gunner-turned-impresario of Oahu’s coolest nightclub and the most connected man on the island.
Suspicious of Magnum’s casual attitude and presence at his crime scenes, Detective Gordon Katsumoto finds that he and Magnum are more alike than either of them care to admit. One of Magnum’s biggest supporters is Teuila “Kumu” Tuileta, the unofficial “House Mom” and cultural curator of Robin’s Nest. With keys to a vintage Ferrari in one hand, aviator sunglasses in the other, and an Old Düsseldorf longneck chilling in the fridge, Thomas Magnum is back on the case!
When CBS’s Bull returns from a month-long break it will be with an episode that explores more of Bull’s backstory. Season five episode 11, “Truth and Reconciliation,” was directed by Deborah Reinisch from a script by Gia Gordon and will air on Monday, April 12, 2021 at 10pm ET/PT.
The season five cast is led by Michael Weatherly as Dr. Jason Bull. Freddy Rodriguez plays Benny Colón, Yara Martinez stars as Isabella “Izzy” Colón, Geneva Carr is Marissa Morgan, Jamie Lee Kirchner is Danny James, Christopher Jackson plays Chunk Palmer, and MacKenzie Meehan stars as Taylor Rentzel.
Episode 11 guest stars include Cyrus Farmer, Adams Desir, Ellen Adair, Donnie Keshawarz, and Jana Joldzic. Elena Ouspenskaia, Christine Toy Johnson, Joris Stuyck, Linus Ignatius, Stanley McClellan, Caitlin O’Connell, Mike C. Waldron, Chance Smith, and Marjorie Johnson also guest star.
“Truth and Reconciliation” Plot: The origin story of TAC is revealed through flashbacks when Bull tries to get a new trial for the wrongly convicted prisoner who inspired him to work in trial science 12 years earlier.
Bull stars Michael Weatherly as Dr. Jason Bull in a drama inspired by the early career of Dr. Phil McGraw, the founder of one of the most prolific trial-consulting firms of all time. Brilliant, brash and charming, Dr. Bull is the ultimate puppet master as he combines psychology, human intuition and high-tech data to learn what makes jurors, attorneys, witnesses and the accused tick. This season, Bull finds it harder than ever to navigate his personal life, as he balances fatherhood and his renewed relationship with Isabella “Izzy” Colón, his ex-wife. Izzy’s brother is Benny Colón, Bull’s trusted associate, a quick-witted lawyer who acts as defense attorney in the company’s mock trials.
Bull’s enviable group of experts at Trial Analysis Corporation shape successful narratives down to the last detail. In addition to Benny, his team includes Marissa Morgan, a neurolinguistics expert from the Department of Homeland Security who monitors shifting jury reactions in real-time for Bull; former NYPD detective Danny James, the firm’s tough but relatable investigator; Taylor Rentzel, a working mother and former colleague of Marissa’s who is an expert at coding and computer hacking; and Chunk Palmer, a former all-American lineman and stylist-turned-lawyer, who helps clients prepare their look and testimony for trial.
In high-stakes trials, Bull’s combination of remarkable insight into human nature, three Ph.D.’s and a top-notch staff creates winning strategies that tip the scales of justice in his clients’ favor.
The cast of Hulu’s teen comedy Sex Appeal has just expanded to include Michael Jackson’s daughter, Paris. Margaret Cho (30 Rock, Law & Order SVU), Fortune Feimster (Yes Day, The Netflix Afterparty), Skai Jackson (Jessie), and Rebecca Henderson (Russian Doll) have also come on board the film, which is shooting in Syracuse, New York.
The new Sex Appeal cast members join Mika Abdalla (Project Mc2) and Jake Short (All Night), who were previously announced to star.
Tate Hanyok (Transparent, Superstore) wrote the screenplay and Talia Osteen (The Shabbos Goy) is directing. Osteen executive produces and Jeremy Garelick, Will Phelps, and Ryan Bennett produce for American High. Mark Fasano and Tobias Weymar are involved as producers for Nickel City, and Kendrick Tan serves as a producer for Lit Entertainment.
According to Hulu, Sex Appeal marks the streaming service’s fifth production with American High after collaborating on Big Time Adolescence, The Binge, The Ultimate Playlist of Noise, and this summer’s Plan B.
The Plot, Courtesy of Hulu:
“Avery Hansen-White doesn’t do things she isn’t excellent at. So when her long-distance boyfriend hints at wanting to take their relationship to the next level at the upcoming STEM conference (“nerd prom”), she sets out to master her sexuality.
In this hilarious teen comedy, Avery begins to study the mechanics of love and realizes that relationships require less science and more heart.”
Focus Features just debuted the official trailer for the thriller Profile based on an incredible true story. The nearly three-minute trailer introduces us to a journalist who plays with fire when she masquerades as a potential militant extremist.
The thriller stars Valene Kane (The Other Guy) as the journalist and Shazad Latif (Star Trek: Discovery) as a terrorist recruiter.
Timur Bekmambetov, Britt Poulton, and Olga Kharina adapted Anna Érelle’s bestseller for the screen. Bekmambetov (Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter) also served as director as well as producing along with Olga Kharina.
Focus Features has set a May 14, 2021 theatrical release date.
Valene Kane stars as Amy and Shazad Latif as Abu Bilel Al-Britani in ‘Profile’ (Photo Credit: Courtesy of BEZELEVS and Focus Features)
The Plot, Courtesy of Focus Features:
“Profile follows an undercover British journalist in her quest to bait and expose a terrorist recruiter through social media, while trying not to be sucked in by her recruiter and lured into becoming a militant extremist herself.
The unconventional thriller plays out entirely on a computer screen in the Screenlife format, pioneered by Bekmambetov.”
The officers race against the clock to find a kidnapped young girl on CBS’s The Rookie season three episode 10, “Man of Honor.” Episode 10, directed by Sylvain White from a script by Elizabeth Davis Beall and Diana Mendez Boucher, will air on Sunday, April 11, 2021 at 10pm ET/PT.
The season three cast is led by Nathan Fillion as John Nolan. Alyssa Diaz returns as Angela Lopez, Richard T. Jones is back as Sergeant Wade Grey, Titus Makin Jr is Jackson West, and Melissa O’Neil is Lucy Chen. Eric Winter plays Tim Bradford, Mekia Cox is Nyla Harper, and Shawn Ashmore stars as Wesley Evers.
Guest stars include Zayne Emory, Currie Graham, Lauren Tom, Kamar De Los Reyes, and Christian Keyes.
“Man of Honor” Plot: Officers Harper and Nolan respond to a bank robbery in progress and realize the motives of the thief run much deeper than just needing money. Meanwhile, Officers Jackson and Chen’s first day riding without training officers isn’t what they thought it would be.
John Nolan, the oldest rookie in the LAPD, has used his life experience, determination and sense of humor to keep up with rookies 20 years his junior. Nearing the end of his training, Nolan now faces his biggest challenge as a police officer when he must come to terms with the choices he has made in pursuit of the truth.
Nathan Fillion and Mekia Cox in ‘The Rookie’ season 3 episode 10 (ABC/Scott Everett White)Nathan Fillion and Currie Graham in season 3 episode 10 (ABC/Scott Everett White)Titus Makin Jr, Melissa O’Neil, and Kamar De Los Reyes in season 3 episode 10 (ABC/Scott Everett White)Eric Winter in season 3 episode 10 (ABC/Scott Everett White)Christian Keyes and Mekia Cox in season 3 episode 10 (ABC/Scott Everett White)T.V. Carpio in season 3 episode 10 (ABC/Scott Everett White)
The trailer for Netflix’s season two of the unscripted competition series The Circle shows off the new players while promising new twists. The new season, hosted once again by Michelle Buteau, kicks off on April 14th with the release of episodes one through four.
Episodes five through eight follow on April 21st. Episodes nine through 12 will premiere on April 28th, leading up to the May 5th finale.
Season two’s contestants include Too Hot to Handle‘s Chloe (22, from Essex, UK), Bryant (27, from Chico, CA), Courtney (28, from Los Angeles, CA), Deleesa (32, from Bronx, NY), Jack (20, from New Haven, CT), Lee (58, from Dallas, TX), Savannah (25, from Los Angeles, CA), and Terelisha (34, from Dallas, TX).
Stephen Lambert, Tim Harcourt, Jo Harcourt Smith, and Toni Ireland executive produce for Studio Lambert. Richard Foster and Chet Fenster executive produce for Motion Content Group.
Season 2 of The Circle returns bigger and better, with more twists, turns, and shade thrown in all 13 episodes! A cast of eight new contestants enter The Circle, where they flirt, befriend, piss off, and compete in challenges against each other on a unique social media platform to earn the ultimate cash prize as top influencer.
With $100k on the line, will they be able to earn clout and figure out who is real and who is a catfish?
Mark your calendars, Country music fans. The 56th Academy of Country Music Awards, which will be held on April 18, 2021, has just announced its full star-studded lineup of performers. Among the artists confirmed to hit the stage are Kelsea Ballerini, Dierks Bentley, Lee Brice, Brothers Osborne, Kane Brown, Luke Bryan, Kenny Chesney, Eric Church, Luke Combs, Dan + Shay, and Mickey Guyton.
Ryan Hurd, Jack Ingram, Alan Jackson, Elle King, Miranda Lambert, Little Big Town, Ashley McBryde, Maren Morris, Carly Pearce, Jon Randall, Thomas Rhett, Blake Shelton, Chris Stapleton, The War and Treaty, Keith Urban, Carrie Underwood, CeCe Winans, and Chris Young are also set to perform.
The ACM Awards will air live on the CBS Television Network beginning at 8pm ET (tape-delayed on the West Coast) and will also be available to stream live and on-demand on Paramount+.
According to the official announcement, 25+ artists will perform over 30 songs from this year’s awards show’s three iconic Country Music venues: The Grand Ole Opry House, Nashville’s historic Ryman Auditorium, and The Bluebird Cafe. Additional details on the electrifying performances, including groundbreaking collaborations, will be unveiled as we move closer to the awards show date.
Country music’s big night is hosted by 15-time ACM Award winner Keith Urban and New Female Artist of the Year nominee Mickey Guyton. Chris Stapleton and Maren Morris lead the way in nominations with six apiece. Competing in the Album of the Year category are Born Here, Live Here, Die Here by Luke Bryan, Mixtape Vol. 1 by Kane Brown, Never Will by Ashley McBryde, Skeletons by Brothers Osborne, and Starting Over by Chris Stapleton.
With COVID-19 still very much present, the Academy of Country Music released the following statement about safety precautions:
“The health and safety of the artists, fans, industry, staff, and partners involved in the ACM Awards is the number one priority. All guidelines set forth by national, state, and local health officials will be closely followed and implemented during the production along with additional safety measures to be instated by Dick Clark productions and the Academy of Country Music.”
Fox’s medical drama The Resident is set to return from a five week break with season four episode nine, “Doors Opening, Doors Closing.” Episode nine will air on Tuesday, April 13, 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.
Guest stars include Jessica Miesel, Cara Ricketts, Tasso Feldman, and How to Get Away with Murder‘s Conrad Ricamora.
“Doors Opening, Doors Closing” Plot: A case becomes personal for the staff when Conrad and Bell treat a pregnant woman who is carrying Jake’s (Ricamora) future adopted child. Upon hearing surprising news from Princess Nadine (Raja), Devon contemplates the future of his love life. On the heels of meeting The Raptor’s parents, Mina gets a call that causes her to make a bold decision about her future.
Meanwhile, Cain grows closer to Rose (Ricketts) and Irving (Feldman) and Jessica (Miesel) tie the knot.
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.
