The full trailer for Netflix’s I Am Not Okay With This starts with a bloody teenage girl running from the cops while a voiceover makes a note to her diary to, well, go f**k itself. From that bizarre opening, the teen is catapulted to a normal school day where she’s describing herself as a boring 17-year-old white girl who isn’t special. However, we soon learn that’s not exactly the truth when she begins to display superpowers.
I Am Not Okay With This is based on a graphic novel by Charles Forsman (author of The End of the F***ing World, Celebrated Summer) and stars Sophia Lillis (the It franchise) as the not-so-boring white girl, Sydney. The cast also includes Wyatt Oleff (It) as Stanley Barber, Sofia Bryant (The Good Wife) as Dina, and Kathleen Rose Perkins (You’re The Worst) as Maggie. Aidan Wojtak-Hissong (The Mission) plays Liam and Richard Ellis (Veronica Mars) is Brad Lewis.
Jonathan Entwistle (The End of the F***ing World) co-created the series and serves as director and executive producer. Co-creator Christy Hall writes and executive produces. Additional executive producers include Shawn Levy, Dan Levine, Dan Cohen, and Josh Barry.
Season one consists of seven 30-minute episodes. Netflix has set a February 26, 2020 premiere date.
The Plot:
“I Am Not Okay With This is an irreverent origin story that follows a teenage girl who’s navigating the trials and tribulations of high school, all while dealing with the complexities of her family, her budding sexuality, and mysterious superpowers just beginning to awaken deep within her.”
Sofia Bryant and Sophia Lillis in ‘I Am Not Okay with This’ (Photo Credit: Netflix)Sophia Lillis in season one (Photo Credit: Netflix)Sophia Lillis and Sofia Bryant in season 1 (Photo Credit: Netflix)Sophia Lillis in season 1 (Photo Credit: Netflix)Richard Ellis in season 1 (Photo Credit: Netflix)
USA Network’s The Sinner season three focuses on a car crash and the subsequent coverup of what happened in the moments leading up to the fatal accident. The plot thickens as Detective Ambrose exposes new details in episode three, “Part III,” set to air on February 20, 2020 at 9pm ET/PT.
The third season cast includes Bill Pullman as Detective Harry Ambrose, Matt Bomer as Jamie Burns, Parisa Fitz-Henley (Midnight, Texas) as Leela Burns, Jessica Hecht (A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood) as Sonya, Eddie Martinez (The Infiltrators) as Vic Soto, and Chris Messina (Sharp Objects) as Nick Haas. Derek Simonds is the showrunner and executive produces with Jessica Biel, Michelle Purple, Charlie Gogolak, Willie Reale, and Adam Bernstein.
“Part III” Plot – Ambrose investigates Jamie’s past. Leela gives birth as Jamie’s anxiety reaches a breaking point.
Season 3 Details, Courtesy of USA Network:
“The Sinner’s third installment follows Detective Harry Ambrose (Pullman) as he begins a routine investigation of a tragic car accident on the outskirts of Dorchester, in upstate New York. Ambrose uncovers a hidden crime that pulls him into the most dangerous and disturbing case of his career.”
Matt Bomer as Jamie Burns and Parisa Fitz-Henley as Leela Burns in ‘The Sinner’ season 3 episode 3 (Photo by: Peter Kramer/USA Network)Bill Pullman as Detective Lt. Harry Ambrose and Jessica Hecht as Sonya Lazar in season 3 episode 3 (Photo by: Peter Kramer/USA Network)Bill Pullman as Detective Lt. Harry Ambrose and Jessica Hecht as Sonya Lazar in season 3 episode 3 (Photo by: Peter Kramer/USA Network)Matt Bomer as Jamie Burns and Parisa Fitz-Henley as Leela Burns in season 3 episode 3 (Photo by: Peter Kramer/USA Network)Jessica Hecht as Sonya Lazar and Bill Pullman as Detective Lt. Harry Ambrose in season 3 episode 3 (Photo by: Peter Kramer/USA Network)
CBS promises Hawaii Five-0 season 10 episode 17 will make fans of Tani and Junior (#ReyRei) really happy. Directed by Karen Gaviola from a script by Paul Grellong and Matt Wheeler, episode 17 will air on February 21, 2020 at 9pm ET/PT.
The episode’s title – “He kohu puahiohio i ka ho‘olele i ka lepo i luna” – is Hawaiian for “Like a whirlwind, whirling the dust upwards.”
Guest cast members include Chris Vance, John Harlan Kim, Fernando Chien, Enson Inoue, Stephen Lau, and Alvin Yeh. Jack Cutmore-Scott, Suzanne Cryer, Taylor Kowalski, Nicole Steinwedell, Preston Jones, Adam Marcinowski, Kurt Caceres, Grant Udagawa, Eva De Dominici, and Shane Miyashiro also guest star in episode 17.
Alex O’Loughlin leads the cast as Steve McGarrett. Scott Caan plays Danny “Danno” Williams, Ian Anthony Dale is Adam Noshimuri, Meaghan Rath is Tani Rey, and Jorge Garcia plays Jerry Ortega. Beulah Koale stars as Junior Reigns, Chi McBride is Captain Lou Grover, Katrina Law is Quinn Liu, Taylor Wily plays Kamekona, Dennis Chun is Sgt. Duke Lukela, and Kimee Balmilero plays Dr. Noelani Cunha.
“He kohu puahiohio i ka ho‘olele i ka lepo i luna” Plot – Harry Langford (Vance) helps Five-0 investigate a series of murders that follow the plot of a fabled unpublished crime novel from the 1920s. Also, Tani and Junior’s friendship takes a meaningful new turn.
The Series Description, Courtesy of CBS:
“Hawaii Five-O is a contemporary take on the classic series about an elite federalized task force whose mission is to wipe out the crime that washes up on the islands’ sun-drenched beaches. Detective Steve McGarrett, a decorated Naval officer turned cop, returned to Oahu after Hawaii’s former governor persuaded him to head up the new team: his rules, no red tape and full blanket authority to hunt down the biggest “game” in town.
Joining McGarrett are Detective Danny “Danno” Williams, a relocated ex-New Jersey cop who is committed to keeping the islands safe for his children; Captain Lou Grover, who formerly headed Hawaii’s SWAT unit; Jerry Ortega, the islands’ local conspiracy theorist; Tani Rey, a bold, recent police academy graduate; Junior Reigns, a former SEAL who comes to McGarrett looking for a job, Adam Noshimuri, a friend with old ties to a deadly crime family and Quinn Liu, a former Staff Sergeant with Army CID who was recently demoted for insubordination.
Helping them is Kamekona, a local entrepreneur who has his pulse on the Island; Sgt. Duke Lukela, a trusted member of the HPD; and medical examiner Dr. Noelani Cunha. The state’s brash Five-0 unit, who may spar and jest among themselves, remain determined to eliminate the seedy elements from the 50th state.”
Mac and the team are called in to attempt a risky rescue in CBS’s MacGyver season four episode three. Episode three, “Kid + Plane + Cable + Truck,” was directed by Lily Mariye from a script by Rob Pearlstein. The new episode airs Friday, February 21, 2020 at 8pm ET/PT.
Episode three’s guest cast includes Christopher Convery, Joe Williamson, Alonzo Ward, Chris Charm, and Sawyer D. Jones.
The season four cast is led by Lucas Till as Angus “Mac” MacGyver. Tristin Mays is Riley Davis, Justin Hires is Wilt Bozer, Meredith Eaton is Matty Weber, Levy Tran is Desi Nguyen, and Henry Ian Cusick plays Russ Taylor.
“Kid + Plane + Cable + Truck” Plot – MacGyver and the team board a plane that’s mid-flight when the pilot has a heart attack, and discover the medical emergency was intentional.
MacGyver Plot, Courtesy of CBS:
MacGyver, a reimagining of the classic series, is an action-adventure drama about 20-something Angus “Mac” MacGyver, who is part of a clandestine organization within the U.S. government, where he uses his extraordinary talent for unconventional problem-solving and vast scientific knowledge to save lives. Joining his team on high-risk missions around the globe are Riley Davis, an unpredictable computer hacker with a chip on her shoulder; Wilt Bozer, Mac’s roommate and an agent on the team; Matty Weber, a legend in Covert Ops and the director of operations at the Phoenix Foundation; Desi Nguyen, whose job is to protect MacGyver and his team on their global missions; and Russ Taylor, the quick-witted, Oxford-educated, ex-military skilled in propaganda and lie detection, who shakes things up by challenging the way MacGyver and the team are used to doing things.
Under the aegis of the Phoenix Foundation, MacGyver takes on the responsibility of saving the world, armed to the teeth with resourcefulness and little more than bubble gum and a paper clip.
Caitriona Balfe and Sam Heughan in ‘Outlander’ season 5 episode 1 (Photo Credit: Starz)
A brief recap of season four kicks off the much-anticipated fifth season of Starz’s Outlander. For those who need to be reminded of the key events in season four due to the agonizingly long Droughtlander, here goes: After a rocky start, Jamie (Sam Heughan) and Claire (Caitriona Balfe) worked diligently on making their North Carolina land into a home. Ian sacrificed his freedom to take the place of Roger after Jamie mistook his son-in-law for the evil Stephen Bonnet and handed him off to the Indians. Brianna, unsure of the identity of her baby’s father, gave birth to a strapping baby boy shortly before Roger – still aggrieved about his treatment at the hands of Jamie and the Indians – arrived at Jocasta’s estate.
The season four finale ended with British soldiers arriving prompting Jocasta to tell her lover (yes, lover!), Murtagh, to hide away in the slave quarters. However, it turned out the soldiers were actually delivering a letter from the Governor to Jamie, charging him with mustering a militia to fight the Regulators. Oh, and also to kill Murtagh Fitzgibbons!
Season five episode one immediately pulls at our heartstrings with a flashback to Murtagh pledging his undying loyalty and support to Jamie following the passing of his mother. “I’ll always be with you. Always,” says a handsome young Murtagh to the devastated laddie.
The story then jumps forward to Fraser’s Ridge in North Carolina where Claire helps Brianna (Sophie Skelton) prepare for her wedding. Elsewhere, Jamie watches as Roger (Richard Rankin) shaves, warning him not to lose his head to the sharpness of the cut-throat razor. The atmosphere feels a bit crisp between the two; they appear to still be judging each other’s worth.
Jamie takes over shaving duty as Roger thanks the man behind the blade for building him and Brianna a wonderful home of their own. Roger admits he’s not really made for this time as he’s unable to wield a sword, build a house, gut a deer, or plant fields. Jamie assures him he’ll just have to rely on those who have the necessary skills for now.
Roger’s shocked when Jamie hands him a gorgeous ring for Brianna, one that Jamie claims is more befitting of his daughter. (Roger expected something a lot less fancy. He obviously doesn’t know our Jamie, does he?!)
In a voiceover, Claire describes making Fraser’s Ridge into their home with the help of their fellow settlers. A large – and helpful – community has transformed the empty canvass into an actual livable space complete with crops and houses. “We were making our mark on the land. Laying our foundations for the rest of our lives,” says Claire.
Caitriona Balfe and Sophie Skelton in ‘Outlander’ season 5 episode 1 (Photo Credit: Starz)
Claire and Brianna share a sweet mother-daughter moment as Claire puts the finishing touches to Brianna’s wedding dress. Claire sounds wistful as she admits she’s dreamed of this day, and Brianna assures her mom this day couldn’t be more perfect.
Jamie’s gathering the requisite items for the wedding…something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue…when Claire checks in on him. She’s holding up better than he is as he’s nearly an emotional wreck thinking about this wedding and giving his daughter away.
Jamie confesses he still doubts Roger, but Claire reminds him Roger returned and is deeply in love with their daughter. Still, Jamie worries Roger’s just not capable of taking care of Brianna in these hard times. Claire, ever the patient soul, believes Roger will be fine because Jamie will be there to guide him.
They go their separate ways after a loving kiss as it’s now Jamie’s turn for a quiet moment with Brianna. The look in his eyes as he sees his beautiful daughter is one of immense love and pride. He’s carrying the items he gathered and Brianna’s surprised and touched that he remembered. Murtagh contributed the lucky sixpence for her shoe, but he can’t be in attendance since he’s a wanted man.
Grab the tissues as they discuss how appreciative they are to be in each other’s presence and how fulfilled Brianna’s life is now that she’s met her father. “It is a blessing you came to me,” says Jamie before adding, “But having just gotten you back, must I give you away so soon?”
“No matter where I am, I will always be your wee girl,” says Brianna.
They toast to Brianna’s new life.
Jamie accompanies Brianna down the aisle, following in the footsteps of a beaming Claire. Claire gives Roger a short pep talk before taking her seat. Jamie hands his daughter off to Roger as the wedding ceremony commences, backed by the occasional happy squeal of their baby.
It’s impossible to determine who’s smiling broader as the vows are exchanged. Jamie has a flashback to his own wedding and he and Claire whisper “as long as you both shall live” after Roger and Brianna exchange those words.
While the wedding guests celebrate with food and drink, the Frasers greet Governor Tryon (Tim Downie) who has put in an unexpected appearance. Jamie’s sorry he didn’t know in advance and that accommodations weren’t prepared. However, the Governor travels with a pavilion tent – courtesy of the King.
Jamie and the Governor break off for a chat and it seems there are more soldiers on or near Fraser’s Ridge than Jamie expected. He attempts not to appear concerned as the Governor explains he fears Jamie hasn’t been completely forthcoming in his letters. The Governor is anxious to see Murtagh captured.
As Brianna and Roger cut the cake, Roger whispers that he just learned Jamie believes he’s a heretic. Brianna smiles and shrugs it off, explaining her dad believes all Presbyterians are. Roger also can’t believe Jamie’s still holding his very brief and regrettable separation from Brianna against him. Again, Brianna laughs it off, knowing her dad will come around in due time.
As the happy couple shove cake in each other’s mouths, Jocasta (Maria Doyle Kennedy) walks up to congratulate the two. Jocasta asks for a meeting alone with Roger before she leaves to return home.
After she walks away, Roger jokes that at least Brianna’s aunt likes him. He doesn’t notice the look of alarm on Brianna’s face when he makes a comment about in the future when they return to their own time.
Hours later and the party’s still going strong, complete with drinking games. Roger accurately observes weddings are exhausting, no matter the century.
Next, it’s Lord John Grey’s (David Berry) turn to speak one on one with Jamie. Their talk is about family and children, and Jamie is genuinely happy to be together with his friend. That is, until Lord Grey delivers the news that Bonnet’s been spotted in the province. (News that Brianna overhears!)
They both assumed Bonnet’s dead and Jamie notes even Hell won’t let Bonnet in.
Brianna returns to her mom’s side and the talk turns to cameras, preserving memories, and finally to Frank. Claire’s sure Frank would have approved of Roger, an Oxford man.
Roger interrupts to invite one of the two lovely ladies to dance. Claire accepts as Brianna holds her son tight.
Jocasta retires to bed and finds Murtagh (Duncan Lacroix) has already made himself at home. He admits he snuck a peek at the wedding ceremony and spotted a redcoat. Jocasta discusses the rustic setting (she calls her guest quarters a “shed”) and Murtagh jokes she should think of it as a woodland palace built by wood nymphs.
The wedding festivities are dying down when Claire finally gets a chance to discuss the Governor’s visit with her husband in the privacy of their bedroom. Jamie cradles his grandson as Claire readies for bed, and he assures her he wants to make sure they remain on the Governor’s good side.
Meanwhile, the newlyweds have a drink and then Roger sings his bride the romantic hit, “L-O-V-E.” Brianna breaks out in her first genuine smile in hours. (The poor girl’s got a lot on her mind, given Roger’s talk of returning to their time and the reappearance of Bonnet.)
Roger’s song is the backdrop to flashes of sweet romantic scenes featuring Jamie & Claire, Murtagh & Jocasta, and Brianna and Roger. Plus, Fergus (Cesar Domboy) learns his wife, Marsali (Lauren Lyle), is expecting while outside dancing with the remaining wedding guests as “L-O-V-E” fills the air.
Jamie and Claire’s first bedroom scene of season five is a playful one as they have to try and be quiet so as not to wake the baby.
The sun rises and Jocasta wants to know where she and Murtagh stand. Murtagh wishes his circumstances were different so that he could remain by her side. Jocasta has a confession of her own: Duncan Innes proposed marriage. (Book readers have been wondering what’s happening with that particular character since it was announced he’d appear in season five.)
Murtagh doesn’t appear shocked by the revelation, and Jocasta admits she hasn’t responded to the proposal. “I won’t stand in the way of your happiness,” says Murtagh. His expression, which Jocasta can’t see, reveals he’s devastated.
Roger pays a visit to Jocasta as requested. She asks if Brianna informed him she offered to make her heir to her estate. When Roger says she has, Jocasta reveals she’s changed her mind. She’s now going to leave River Run to Jeremiah. Roger’s taken aback, not sure how to accept the news his son is now the heir. Jocasta explains she altered her plans since Protestants are “partial to divorce” and Brianna’s property becomes her husband’s once she’s wed. By leaving her estate to Jemmy, she believes Roger will treat his son (or maybe Bonnet’s) better because of his promised wealth.
Roger’s upset and shows it. He can’t believe Jocasta doesn’t think Roger views the child as his son. He even adds an impertinent “how dare you” to his heated reply. Jocasta apologizes and extends her hand. He takes it but then angrily strides away after she again implies the child is not his and he likely won’t treat Jemmy as his own.
He settles himself, slightly, and then warns Jocasta that he will give all of his time to Brianna and Jeremiah. He isn’t wealthy, but he will be devoted to his family. Bending close to Jocasta’s face, Roger snarls, “Let me put this very plainly. I do not want your money. My wife does not want your money, and my son will not have it. Cram it up your hole.”
With that, he charges off in a huff.
Jocasta lightly chuckles and Ulysses (Colin McFarlane) reveals that’s exactly the reaction she had hoped for. Her plan worked perfectly.
Life goes on at Fraser Ridge and Claire’s busy seeing patients, including one who needs his tonsils removed. Josiah’s a strapping young lad with a reputation as a great hunter and Jamie makes him promise he’ll settle on the Ridge and hunt whenever Jamie’s away. (He does this even though Josiah has the brand of a thief on his hand.)
Her waiting room is full when Jamie finally leaves to go attend to his own duties. He suggests she recruit her own lieutenant as he departs.
Governor Tryon meets Jamie as he exits his home and commands him to immediately gather his men to hunt down Murtagh and the insurgents. Governor Tryon warns him he wants Murtagh’s body hanging for all to see as a warning to others who feel like revolting against the King.
Jamie has one week to get his affairs in order.
Sophie Skelton and Richard Rankin in ‘Outlander’ season 5 episode 1 (Photo Credit: Starz)
Roger returns home, more determined than ever to keep his family together. He tells Brianna it will be the three of them against the world. He then slices his thumb and lives a bloody print on Jemmy’s forehead. “Jeremiah Alexander Ian Fraser MacKenzie, you are blood of my blood,” says Roger, claiming the baby as his son forever.
Later in the day, Jamie finally fills Claire in on what he’s been commanded to do. She gives him a hug, knowing her husband will be declared a traitor if he doesn’t fulfill his oath. However, she’s equally aware the Governor would break his oath to Jamie if he needed to. Jamie will stick to his word – for now – but will reconsider when the war actually begins. Jamie’s determined to do what needs to be done to make sure the men of the Ridge are loyal to him, not the Governor, once war breaks out.
Claire’s worried about Roger, well aware he’s not fit for battle. She asks her husband to keep Roger out of it.
Jamie has an idea and says, “If Tryon wants a Scot, I’ll give him a Scot.”
And here comes the scene we’ve all been waiting for… Jamie opens his trunk and handles his kilt and sword. He returns to Claire, but this time he’s fully decked out in his kilt. He’s fulfilling his promise to give Tryon a Scot!
It’s night and the camera pans down to follow Jamie’s lower half, focusing on the kilt and boots, as he strides through the grass. He calls his neighbors together and explains that in the Highlands a chieftain will burn the fiery cross before going to war. It’s a call for his men to gather their weapons and come prepared for a battle,” says Jamie. “We are friends, neighbors, countrymen. We are not a clan and I’m not your chief. But I hope that if the time comes, you will all stand by my side,” says Jamie.
He asks them to make oaths to their brothers in arms in this new country. He extends his arm and declares, “Stand by my hand.” He’s looking directly at Roger but his son-in-law does not react. Another man does and pledges to stand by Jamie’s side.
The man kneels in front of Jamie and swears by the cross that he’ll be loyal. Jamie calls out to Roger MacKenzie, telling him to be a shield for their family. He names him a Captain and whispers he’ll be safe by his side. Although Jamie tells him to repeat what he says, Roger pledges his oath on his own, repeating the words just spoken on bended knee.
Jamie can’t help but be impressed.
Jamie continues to speak to the other men, promising he’ll serve them as they are promising to serve him. He also explains he will not light the fiery cross again until the time comes to do battle. He then turns to Fergus and Fergus takes the pledge. Men from the community follow suit.
The next day Jamie meets with Murtagh to deliver Governor Tryon’s order. Jamie has already filled him in on what he knows about the upcoming war (courtesy of Claire), but not anything about the fate of the Regulators. Jamie explains that if Murtagh can wait, they’ll soon be fighting on the same side.
Murtagh fashions a circle and asks if Jamie can send his kin back through the stones to change this time. He notes Jamie’s gotten everything he wanted, but he hasn’t. Still, he’s not resentful. Murtagh hopes whatever happens Jamie won’t resent him. Jamie promises he won’t and releases Murtagh from the vow he made decades ago to always protect him.
Jamie urges Murtagh to flee and to make himself hard to find. When Murtagh walks away (for what could be the final time), Jamie lets out a deep breath and breaks down in tears.
Justin Bieber’s long-awaited album, Changes, is out today and quickly went to number one on the US iTunes sales chart. After taking a five-year hiatus (not included songs he’s been featured on), Justin is back. His lead single “Yummy” was released on January 3rd and made its debut at number two on Billboard’s Hot 100 chart. Bieber released his second single off the album, “Intentions” featuring rapper Quavo, on February 7th. Other artists featured on the album include Post Malone, Clever, Lil Dicky, Travis Scott, and Kehlani.
Australian native Tame Impala just released his fourth album, The Slow Rush. The album is described as neo-psychedelic and soft rock, and Variety says it’s “arguably [Kevin] Parker’s most fully realized and satisfying effort to date.” The Guardian praises the album, describing it as “stunningly pure and heartfelt pop.”
Huey Lewis and The News dropped their 10th studio album, Weather. The band released their first album back in 1980 and this 10th album will likely be the group’s final release. Lewis has Ménière’s disease, an inner ear disorder, and can no longer hear out of either ear without hearing aids.
Other new albums out today include Artist 2.0 by A Boogie Wit da Hoodie, Legal at Last by Anvil, Trap & B by Fetty Wap, Become Hunter by Suicide Silence, and Swimmer by Tennis.
New Singles:
Sam Smith’s new single “To Die For” can be heard on iHeart radio stations where the song is being played every hour for the next 24 hours.
Billie Eilish, who recently stormed the Grammys with a whopping five wins, released a new single titled “No Time to Die.” The new single is the theme song for the 25th James Bond film. It was released on February 13th and has been number one on the US iTunes Top 200 Singles chart since then.
The hip-hop trio Migos’ (members Quavo, Offset, and Takeoff) just debuted their new single “Give No Fxk” featuring Travis Scott and Young Thug. And Madison Beer’s new single, “Selfish,” arrived off of her album upcoming titled Life Support. No word yet on the release date of her album.
AMC and BBC America are celebrating Valentine’s Day by revealing the season three premiere date of the critically acclaimed drama, Killing Eve. The award-winning series starring Emmy winner Jodie Comer and Screen Actors Guild award winner Sandra Oh is set to return on Sunday, April 26, 2020 at 10pm ET/PT.
The premiere date announcement was accompanied by a batch of new photos from season three as well as a short Valentine’s Day-themed teaser.
“These photos are gorgeous and also a bit of a spoiler – yes, Eve is still alive!” said Sarah Barnett, President, AMC Networks Entertainment Group & AMC Studios. “These two blindingly good actors return for a season that finds both characters somewhere new. What remains the same is that Killing Eve will continue to pull fans along for a ferociously original and heart-pounding ride.”
In addition to Jodie Comer and Sandra Oh, cast members Fiona Shaw and Kim Bodnia are back for the third season. New cast members include Dame Harriet Walter (Succession), Danny Sapani (Harlots), Gemma Whelan (Game of Thrones), Camille Cottin (Call My Agent), Steve Pemberton (Inside No. 9), Raj Bajaj (A Christmas Prince: The Royal Wedding), Turlough Convery (Ready Player One), Pedja Bjelac (Harry Potter), and Evgenia Dodina (One Week and a Day).
Executive producer Sally Woodward Gentle hinted at what’s in store for the new season. “Where do we start? It’s six months after the bloody events in Rome with Eve and Villanelle both feeling that they have restarted their lives, but both fooling themselves horribly. This is a season about identity, self-determination and chaos,” said Woodward Gentle.
Lee Morris, Phoebe Waller-Bridge, Gina Mingacci, Damon Thomas, Jeff Melvoin, Suzanne Heathcote, and Sandra Oh executive produce the new season. Heathcote also serves as the third season’s lead writer.
The Plot:
“The third season continues the story of two women with brutal pasts, addicted to each other but now trying desperately to live their lives without their drug of choice. For Villanelle, the assassin without a job, Eve is dead. For Eve, the ex-MI6 operative hiding in plain sight, Villanelle will never find her. All seems fine until a shocking and personal death sets them on a collision course yet again.
The journey back to each other will cost both of them friends, family, and allegiances…and perhaps a share of their souls.”
Jodie Comer as Villanelle in ‘Killing Eve’ season 3 (Photo Credit: Des Willie/BBCA)Sandra Oh as Eve Polastri in season 3 (Photo Credit: Des Willie/BBCAmerica/Sid Gentle)Jodie Comer as Villanelle and Stefan Iancu as Felix in season 3 (Photo Credit: Des Willie/BBCA)Fiona Shaw as Carolyn Martens and Sandra Oh as Eve Polastri (Photo Credit: Nick Wall/BBCA)Fiona Shaw as Carolyn Martens in season 3 (Photo Credit: Nick Wall/BBCA)Sandra Oh as Eve Polastri in season 3 (Photo Credit: Laura Radford/BBCA)
The CW’s Katy Keene season one episode two found KO popping the question, Pepper’s big dreams put in jeopardy, and Jorge turning down what might have been his best opportunity at launching a Broadway career. Up next, episode three – “What Becomes of the Broken Hearted” – airing on February 20, 2020.
The series stars Lucy Hale as Katy Keene, Ashleigh Murray as Josie McCoy, Katherine LaNasa as Gloria Grandbilt, Zane Holtz as KO Kelly, and Lucien Laviscount as Alexander Cabot. Camille Hyde is Alexandra Cabot, Julia Chan is Pepper Smith, and Jonny Beauchamp plays Jorge Lopez/Ginger.
“Chapter Three: What Becomes of the Broken Hearted” Plot – BROKEN HEARTS – With everything a little off between Katy (Hale) and KO (Holtz), Katy tries to make everything perfect for Valentine’s Day, so she can avoid what she is truly feeling including lying to him about Gloria (LaNasa) making her work. KO tries to do something nice for the roommates, but only seems to make things worse. Josie (Murray) and Alexander (Laviscount) have been growing closer, but after she meets another aspiring songwriter, Josie realizes it’s time to change up their dynamic.
Jorge (Beauchamp) has been in a secret romantic relationship, but after he doesn’t show for his performance at Molly’s Crisis, Jorge realizes what he needs to do.
Meanwhile, Pepper (Chan) turns to an old friend, Ms. Freesia (guest star Bernadette Peters), to help her get some quick cash but isn’t proud of how she is doing it.
The Season 1 Plot, Courtesy of The CW:
“Katy Keene follows the lives and loves of four iconic Archie Comics characters — fashion legend-to-be Katy Keene (Hale), singer/songwriter Josie McCoy (Murray), performer Jorge Lopez/Ginger (Beauchamp), and “It Girl” Pepper Smith (Chan) — as they chase their twenty-something dreams in New York City…together.
Katy designs clothes for anyone she can, including her friend and roommate Josie, whose singing talent catches the attention of Alexander Cabot (Laviscount), a CEO who hopes to reboot the record label division of his father’s corporate empire. But Alexander’s dream of signing Josie to a recording contract meets resistance from Cabot Media’s powerful senior vice president Alexandra (Hyde), who also happens to be his twin sister. Josie and Katy’s roommate Jorge works at his family’s bodega and has his eye on Broadway, but after a series of rejections, he hopes to take his drag performance career as Ginger to the next level. The mysterious Pepper Smith plans to open her own version of Andy Warhol’s Factory. She has the connections, but no one seems to know where she got her money — or if she really has any at all.
Katy struggles to manage the pressures of her day job at Lacy’s Department Store and her very demanding boss, Gloria (LaNasa), who is a legendary personal shopper. But Katy has the support of her longtime boyfriend, KO Kelly (Holtz), who has his own dream of becoming a professional boxer. As these aspiring artists take on the runway, the recording studio, Broadway, and the NYC social scene, they will find more than just a career in the big city — they’ll find long-lasting friendship.”
“I’m wet, I’m cold, I have a fish on my head and clearly I can’t do this on my own,” says Sonic the Hedgehog (voiced by Ben Schwartz) to Sheriff Tom Wachowski (James Marsden) as they team up to get Sonic to a safe planet in a different solar system in the adventure comedy, Sonic the Hedgehog.
Based on the popular SEGA video game, the film focuses on the bright blue hedgehog who can run at supersonic speeds. Sonic ends up on Earth all alone and lives unseen amongst the people of the small town of Green Hills. Always wishing to be best friends with Sheriff Tom Wachowski, Sonic is finally forced into revealing himself to the understandably shocked sheriff when the evil Dr. Robotnik (Jim Carrey) is suddenly hot on the weird hedgehog’s trail.
Apparently Dr. Robotnik wants to capture the smart-aleck hedgehog to study him and find a way to utilize his powers. Together, Sonic and Tom head out on an unplanned road trip that turns into the adventure of a lifetime with Dr. Robotnik in hot pursuit.
Sonic the Hedgehog is a loud, humorless, and irritating live-action adventure that will not hold the attention of young children and has nothing to offer teenagers and adults. Voiced by Ben Schwartz, Sonic is an obnoxious, cocky, and annoying character whose behavior is like a bratty child who refuses to listen to anyone and constantly creates havoc and chaos. The way the character is written and portrayed makes it impossible to like or root for him, not to mention he’s a terrible role model for young children. (Not that parents should expect a weird blue fuzzy ball of energy to set an example for their kids.)
Carrey delivers a cartoonish, over-the-top performance as Dr. Robotnik, the tech-loving villain who’s obsessed with capturing Sonic and believes all people are imbeciles except for himself. Carrey’s silly and now old antics do little to breathe any kind of fun or humor into the film. In fact, his obsession with shooting/blowing up Sonic is inappropriate for the younger members of the audience.
Sonic the Hedgehog is yet another in a long list of films inspired by video games that should never have made their way to the big screen.
GRADE: D
MPAA Rating: PG for action, some violence, rude humor, and brief mild language
Netflix and Stranger Things creators Matt and Ross Duffer just confirmed Jim Hopper is alive and being held in Russia. Fans of the award-winning sci-fi series got their first look at what Hopper’s up to via a short but sweet teaser video for the upcoming fourth season.
The Duffer Brothers released the following statement announcing the teaser featuring Hopper:
“From Russia With Love…”
“We’re excited to officially confirm that production on Stranger Things 4 is now underway — and even more excited to announce the return of Hopper! Although it’s not all good news for our ‘American’; he is imprisoned far from home in the snowy wasteland of Kamchatka, where he will face dangers both human…and other. Meanwhile, back in the states, a new horror is beginning to surface, something long buried, something that connects everything….
Season 4 is shaping up to be the biggest and most frightening season yet, and we cannot wait for everyone to see more. In the meantime — pray for the American.”
From Russia with love,
The Duffer Brothers
Season three starred Winona Ryder as Joyce Byers, David Harbour as Chief Jim Hopper, Finn Wolfhard as Mike Wheeler, Noah Schnapp as Will Byers, Millie Bobby Brown as Eleven, Caleb McLaughlin as Lucas Sinclair, and Gaten Matarazzo as Dustin Henderson. Cara Buono is Karen Wheeler, Natalia Dyer is Nancy Wheeler, Charlie Heaton is Jonathan Byers, Joe Keery is Steve Harrington, Dacre Montgomery is Billy, and Sadie Sink is Max.
A Look Back at the First Three Seasons, Courtesy of Netflix:
A love letter to the ’80s classics that captivated a generation, Stranger Things is set in 1983 Indiana, where a young boy vanishes into thin air. As friends, family and local police search for answers, they are drawn into an extraordinary mystery involving top-secret government experiments, terrifying supernatural forces and one very strange little girl.
Stranger Things 2: It’s 1984 and the citizens of Hawkins, Indiana are still reeling from the horrors of the Demogorgon and the secrets of Hawkins Lab. Will Byers has been rescued from the Upside Down but a bigger, sinister entity still threatens those who survived.
Stranger Things 3: It’s 1985 in Hawkins, Indiana, and summer’s heating up. School’s out, there’s a brand new mall in town, and the Hawkins crew are on the cusp of adulthood. Romance blossoms and complicates the group’s dynamic, and they’ll have to figure out how to grow up without growing apart. Meanwhile, danger looms. When the town’s threatened by enemies old and new, Eleven and her friends are reminded that evil never ends; it evolves. Now they’ll have to band together to survive, and remember that friendship is always stronger than fear.
