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NBC has announced a series of actors set to appear in the second season of its medical drama, “Brilliant Minds.” Porsha Williams, Molly Bernard, Connor Tomlinson and Laura Vandervoort will each guest star in one of the first three episodes of the new season of the Zachary Quinto-led series.

The first season of “Brilliant Minds” premiered on NBC on Sept. 23, 2024. The medical drama draws inspiration from books of case histories by writer and neurologist Oliver Sacks. Quinto stars in the series as Oliver Wolf, a neurologist at Bronx General Hospital. Tamberla Perry, Ashleigh Lathrop, Alex MacNicoll, Aury Krebs, Spence Moore II and Teddy Sears also star.

Williams, who hails from “The Real Housewives of Atlanta” and will appear on the next season of “The Traitors,” is set to guest star in the season premiere of “Brilliant Minds.” Williams will portray Bitsy, a rich, gossiping housewife who visits the private practice of psychiatrist Dr.

“Brilliant Minds” has added four guest stars for its upcoming second season at NBC.

Variety has learned that Porsha Williams, Molly Bernard, Connor Tomlinson (“Love on the Spectrum”), and Laura Vandervoort have all joined the sophomore season of the medical drama.

Williams and Vandervoort will both appear in the first episode of Season 2, while Bernard will pop in for episode two and Tomlinson in episode three. Williams will play Bitsy, who is described as “an affluent Upper West Side housewife who sees Dr. Carol Pierce (Tamberla Perry) at her private practice. She knows all the gossip about everyone, on every medical board in New York City.”

Vandervoort will play Cynthia Grudko. The character description reads, “It’s not easy being an Mma fighter’s wife and raising two kids. When her husband Tommy starts experiencing strange symptoms, Cynthia fights by advocating for his health – even when his coach might not agree.

Brilliant Minds has added to its slate of Season 2 guest stars.

The Real Housewives of Atlanta‘s Porsha Williams is set for a guest appearance in the premiere episode, it was revealed Thursday. Throughout the season, audiences will also see Connor Tomlinson, Molly Bernard and Laura Vandervoort in guest roles.

In Episode 1, Williams will play Bitsy, an affluent Upper West Side housewife who sees Dr. Carol Pierce at her private practice. She knows all the gossip about everyone, on every medical board in New York City.

She will be joined by Vandervoort, who is set to play Cynthia Grudko, an Mma fighter’s wife raising two kids. When her husband Tommy starts experiencing strange symptoms, Cynthia fights by advocating for his health – even when his coach might not agree.

In Episode 2, Bernard will play Lauren Brooks, a young professional looking for love who finds herself in her worst nightmare: she...

With Al Calderon being cast as a series regular on “Brilliant Minds,” it looks like “Days of our Lives” will indeed be recasting the role of Javi Hernandez.

Although a spokesperson for the daytime drama series told Soap Opera Network, “We do not comment on the contract status of our actors, but fans should not worry, ‘Javi’ is alive and well in Salem,” following news of Calderon joining the NBC primetime medical drama, Deadline reported on Wednesday that the soap opera is seeking to recast his role.

According to the outlet, Calderon has been busy taping new episodes of “Days of our Lives,” which are slated to air in May 2026.

Calderon first appeared in Salem in October 2024, though he began taping episodes at the soap opera in February 2024, a result of the soap’s advanced tape-to-air schedule.

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Exclusive: Al Calderon has been busy at work shooting new episodes of Days of Our Lives as the character Javi Hernandez, which will air in May of next year. However, on the heels of his series regular casting in Season 2 of NBC’s Brilliant Minds, the role of Javi will be recast, sources tell Deadline.

“We do not comment on the contract status of our actors, but fans should not worry, Javi is alive and well in Salem,” representatives for Days of Our Lives shared in a statement.

Calderon joined the long-running NBC/Peacock sudser last February as Javi, a passionate and professional man who is larger than life at times, then sensitive at others. He’s the man you’d want to date or befriend, but not one you should aim to have as an enemy.

The bilingual actor, singer and dancer is pivoting to prime time TV in a major way.

The medical staff of Bronx General Hospital continues to expand as Brilliant Minds has cast a new series regular for Season 2. The medical drama is set to return this September and will lead the NBC fall lineup in its usual post-The Voice timeslot. Filming for Season 2 is currently underway in Toronto, and when the show returns, it will introduce audiences to a slew of new characters, one of which will be played by Al Calderon, according to Deadline. Calderon becomes the third new series regular and fourth overall new cast addition to the upcoming season.

Brilliant Minds premiered on NBC last fall and quickly established itself as a standout medical drama. The series, inspired by the life and legacy of neurosurgeon Oliver Sacks,stars Zachary Quinto (American Horror Story) as Dr. Oliver Wolf, "a revolutionary, larger-than-life neurologist." The series follows his frontier-breaking advancements in psychology as he encounters some...

“Days of our Lives” star Al Calderon has joined the cast of NBC’s “Brilliant Minds” as a series regular for the upcoming second season of the medical drama series, which premieres Monday, September 22 at 10:00 p.m. Et/Pt, following “The Voice.”

Inspired by the extraordinary life and work of world-famous author and physician Oliver Sacks, the series follows Dr. Oliver Wolf (Zachary Quinto), a revolutionary, larger-than-life neurologist and his team of interns as they explore the last great frontier – the human mind – while grappling with their own relationships and mental health.

Calderon is set to portray the role of Nurse Silva, who is described as the Mayor of Bronx General. With his ability to run the hospital while looking good doing it, his warm, funny and outgoing charm may or may not be the reason why he knows everything about everyone at work.

“Hold up, lemme get my scrubs on right quick,...

Al Calderon is joining the cast of NBC‘s Brilliant Minds!

The 31-year-old actor is best known for playing the role of Javi Hernandez on Days of Our Lives.

On Tuesday (July 29), Deadline reported that Al would be joining season 2 alongside Bellamy Young who was previously announced to be joining the series.

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Brilliant Minds is based on the life of physician Oliver Sacks and stars Zachary Quinto as Dr. Oliver Wolf.

In the series, Dr. Oliver Wolf is a neurologist who leads a team of interns that study the human mind while trying to balance their work with their own mental health. According to Deadline, Al has been cast as Nurse Scotty Silva, a charismatic employee of Bronx General.

The first season of Brilliant Minds ended in January of this year and was renewed for a second season later in the year.

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Dr. Oliver Wolf and his team of interns will soon return to brainstorm on difficult cases, as Brilliant Mindshas received a release date for Season 2. The medical drama, led by Zachary Quinto(American Horror Story), originally premiered on NBC last fall and quickly became a breakout success. Despite earning acclaim from critics and audiences alike, its renewal stalled a bit, but finally, NBC decided to give the series another go. The network has now unveiled its schedule for the new TV season, and Brilliant Minds Season 2 will lead the way as the first scripted series to premiere in the fall.

Brilliant Minds Season 2 will premiere on Monday, September 22, returning to its regular timeslot at 10 p.m. right after The Voice airs. It's the only sophomore series to hold on to its previous slot as the slate included a few tweaks that saw fellow second-season show, The Hunting Party, delayed into next year.

Exclusive: Al Calderon has been cast in NBC’s Brilliant Minds for Season 2, premiering in September. He joins fellow incoming series regulars Brian Altemus and John Clarence Stewart.

Inspired by the life and work of author and physician Oliver Sacks, Brilliant Minds follows Dr. Oliver Wolf (Zachary Quinto), a revolutionary, larger-than-life neurologist, and his team of interns as they explore the last great frontier – the human mind – while grappling with their own relationships and mental health.

Calderon will play Nurse Scotty Silva, who runs the hospital and looks good doing it. With charisma to spare, he’s widely regarded as the Mayor of Bronx General. His warm, funny and outgoing charm may or may not be the reason why he knows everything about everyone at work.

The cast also includes Tamberla Perry, Ashleigh Lathrop, Alex MacNicoll, Aury Krebs, Spence Moore II, Teddy Sears and Donna Murphy.

Medical dramas have once again taken over television. From the long-lasting Grey's Anatomy and popular newcomers like ThePitt and Watson, everyone wants to see what fictional nurses, doctors, and their teams are up to. NBC's medical drama, Brilliant Minds, is also on the list of hit medical dramas that have garnered the attention of millions of television viewers. After a successful first season that ended in January, the series, starring Zachary Quinto, was renewed for a sophomore season in May. To spice things up a bit, a popular Scandal actor has joined the series in a recurring guest star role: Bellamy Young.

According to Variety, Young will appear in the upcoming season, set to premiere in September, and will portray Dr. Amelia Frederick. Amelia is Hudson Oaks's clinical director; a long-term mental healthcare facility. Based on the character's official description, Frederick knows all too well the "woes of the mental healthcare system,...

Nearly two full decades after competing in the first season of America’s Got Talent, singer Jessica Sanchez returned to the AGT stage on Tuesday for another shot at superstardom.

To be fair, though, Sanchez is already kind of a superstar. After being eliminated during the AGT semifinals back in 2006 (how freaky was it hearing Regis Philbin’s voice in that flashback?!), Sanchez went on to compete in Season 11 of American Idol, finishing in second place behind Phillip Phillips. She then appeared in two Season 4 episodes of Glee, performing as Frida Romero.

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One of NBC’s top shows from 2024, Brilliant Minds, has cast Bellamy Young for a recurring guest star role. The Emmy-winning actress, best known for her commanding performance as First Lady-cum-President Mellie Grant on ABC’s Scandal, and by procedural lovers for her recurring role on Criminal Minds, has officially boarded the series opposite lead Zachary Quinto (American Horror Story). Initially introduced to audiences as part of NBC’s fall lineup for 2024, the show has since become a fan favourite while also securing favourable reviews from critics.

Per Variety, the 55-year-old actress will play Dr. Amelia Frederick, the clinical director at Hudson Oaks, a long-term mental healthcare facility. Described as someone “well-acquainted with the woes of the mental healthcare system,” Dr. Frederick is a seasoned but idealistic professional. Despite her years in the trenches, she’s “not yet jaded”, a rare disposition in the world of institutional psychiatry. From all indications,...

Brilliant Mindsadds another hit series veteran to its Season 2 cast.

Per TVInsider,Criminal Minds star Bellamy Young has been signed on for the upcoming second season of Brilliant Mindsin the role of Doctor Amelia Frederick, the clinical director at a long-term mental healthcare facility. The character is described as being passionate about destigmatizing long-term inpatient treatment and doing the best she can for those under her care. Young's character is reportedly set to square off against Brilliant Minds star Zachary Quinto's Dr. Oliver Wolf, although details as to why that will remain tightly under wraps.

Created by Michael Grassi, Brilliant Minds is loosely based on the books The Man Who Mistook His Wife for a Hat and An Anthropologist on Mars by Doctor Oliver Sacks, a renowned neurologist who is famous for working with some of the strangest cases in medical history. The series features an ensemble cast including Tamberla Perry,...

Bellamy Young is heading to Brilliant Minds!

On Monday (July 14), it was announced that the 55-year-old actress, best known for playing President Mellie Grant on Scandal, had booked a recurring guest star role on the NBC medical drama series starring Zachary Quinto.

Keep reading to find out more…Bellamy will be playing “Dr. Amelia Frederick, the clinical director for a long-term mental healthcare facility named Hudson Oaks. Dr. Frederick is well-acquainted with the ‘woes of the mental healthcare system, and even despite her years in the medical field, she is not yet jaded,’ per the official character description. Young will be an adversary for Dr. Wolf (Quinto), and the two will go toe-to-toe throughout this season,” according to Variety.

Season two of Brilliant Minds is scheduled to premiere in September on NBC.

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A new doctor is coming to Bronx General Hospital in Brilliant Minds season 2, and Zachary Quinto's Dr. Oliver Wolf won't be happy with their arrival. NBC's medical drama follows Quinto's character, an attending neurologist with prosopagnosia (aka face blindness). Dr. Wolf and his interns take on complex cases, and they'll face more difficulties in season 2, thanks to the aforementioned character.

Bellamy Young is joining the cast of Brilliant Minds season 2 as Dr. Amelia Frederick (according to Deadline). Dr. Frederick is reportedly a recurring character who will surely keep Dr. Wolf on his toes in the upcoming episodes. She is the clinical director for Hudson Oaks, a long-term mental healthcare facility, and is described as a "worthy adversary" to Brilliant Minds' protagonist.

What Bellamy Young's Casting Means For Brilliant Minds Season 2 Young's Character Will Create Conflict For Dr. Wolf

Dr. Frederick is sure to stir up some drama...

ABC’s Shark Tank this season will welcome a pair of fixer-uppers.

New guest sharks poised to make a splash during Season 17 include Chip and Joanna Gaines, the HGTV superstars who went on to create the media brand Magnolia; Michael Strahan, GMA co-anchor and Smac co-founder; poppi founder Allison Ellsworth; Reddit co-founder/venture capitalist Alexis Ohanian; and Uncle Nearest founder Fawn Weaver.

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Zachary Quinto and Bellamy Young facing off? Yes, please! Young has been cast in a recurring role in Brilliant Minds Season 2, which premieres in September. She will first appear in the premiere. Bellamy Young will play Dr. Amelia Frederick, the clinical director for a long-term mental healthcare facility, Hudson Oaks. Dr. Frederick is well-acquainted with the woes of the mental healthcare system. But in spite of her years of hands-on experience in the field, Amelia isn’t jaded. Instead, she is passionate about destigmatizing long-term inpatient treatment and finding a solution to give her patients the best future possible. She becomes a worthy adversary for Dr. Wolf (Zachary Quinto), and the two will go toe-to-toe this season. Brilliant Minds is inspired by the extraordinary life and work of world-famous author and physician Oliver Sacks. It follows a revolutionary, larger-than-life neurologist and his team of interns as they explore the last...

Dr. Oliver Wolf, meet your match.

Bellamy Young (Scandal) will join the Season 2 cast of Brilliant Minds, TVLine has learned, and she’ll play someone described as “a worthy adversary” for Zachary Quinto’s character.

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Young will recur as Dr. Amelia Frederick, clinical director for Hudson Oaks, a long-term mental healthcare facility. She’s an experienced pro...

“Brilliant Minds” has added Bellamy Young of “Scandal” as a recurring guest star for Season 2, which premieres this September.

Young will star as Dr. Amelia Frederick, the seasoned clinical director for a long-term mental healthcare facility. The NBC medical drama is inspired by the real life work of author and physician Oliver Sacks. Zachary Quinto plays Dr. Oliver, a gifted neurologist with a rare condition that gives him a unique perspective he uses to help his patients. He will butt heads with Dr. Frederick this upcoming season whose passion for destigmatizing long-term inpatient treatment and finding solutions without becoming jaded by the grind of the healthcare system makes her a worthy opponent to Dr. Wolf.

“Brilliant Minds” follows the larger-than-life neurologist and his team of interns as they explore the endless possibilities of the human mind, while grappling with their own relationships and mental health.

Quinto, Tamberla Perry, Ashleigh Lathrop,...

Bellamy Young appear in a recurring guest star role in the second season of “Brilliant Minds,” which is set to premiere this September.

Young will play Dr. Amelia Frederick, the clinical director for a long-term mental healthcare facility named Hudson Oaks. Dr. Frederick is well-acquainted with the “woes of the mental healthcare system, and even despite her years in the medical field, she is not yet jaded,” per the official character description. Young will be an adversary for Dr. Wolf (Zachary Quinto), and the two will go toe-to-toe throughout this season.

Young is most known for her role as President Mellie Grant on ABC’s “Scandal,” which earned her a Critics’ Choice Television Award for Best Supporting Actress. She most recently starred in Hulu’s “The Other Black Girl,” and has starred in previous projects such as “Prodigal Son” and “Criminal Minds.” Young has also starred in studio films such...

Bellamy Young (Scandal) has joined the recurring cast of NBC’s Brilliant Minds, which premieres its second season in September. She joins the previously announced new series regulars, Brian Altemus and John Clarence Stewart.

Inspired by the extraordinary life and work of world-famous author and physician Oliver Sacks, Brilliant Minds follows Dr. Oliver Wolf (Zachary Quinto), a revolutionary, larger-than-life neurologist, and his team of interns as they explore the last great frontier – the human mind – while grappling with their own relationships and mental health.

Young will play Dr. Amelia Frederick, the clinical director for a long-term mental healthcare facility, Hudson Oaks. She is well-acquainted with the woes of the mental healthcare system. But despite her years of hands-on experience in the field, Amelia isn’t jaded. Instead, she is passionate about destigmatizing long-term inpatient treatment and finding a solution to give her patients the best future possible. She becomes a worthy adversary for Dr.

Yes, The Wheel of Time stopped turning — but not soon enough to allow for an awaited Criminal Minds comeback.

Three years ago, when the cast was first announced for Criminal Minds: Evolution, fans wondered why Matthew Gray Gubler’s Spencer Reid and Daniel Henney’s Matt Simmons were not among the returning Special Agents. (S.W.A.T. star Shemar Moore’s Derek Morgan had bid the Bau adieu by the time the original CBS crime drama ended.)

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It’s the dawn of a new age of heroes, and Metropolis has just met its first. But as Daily Planet intern Clark Kent – working alongside reporter Lois Lane – secretly wields his alien powers of flight, super-strength and x-ray vision in the battle for good, there’s even greater trouble on the horizon. Follow the budding hero as he engages in bloody battles with intergalactic bounty hunter Lobo and fights for his life to halt the attack of power-hungry alien parasite.

Superman: Man of Tomorrow originally debuted on DVD and Blu-ray back in 2020 and was, at the time, a reboot of DC’s “Animated Universe”, which removed all continuity from the “The New 52” series of animated features, which tied into the comics continuity of the same name.

If you’ve been craving a new binge-watch you can really sink your teeth into, Netflix just added all seven seasons from one of the best Shondaland series from the ABC era — the extremely juicy political drama, “Scandal.”

The acclaimed hit series stars Kerry Washington as the now-iconic Olivia Pope, former media consultant (and lover) to the president, who shaped his campaign from a diamond in the rough to the leader of the free world … until she decided to strike out on her own with her esteemed and feared crisis-management firm.

Creator Shonda Rhimes is a familiar name on Netflix, where her Shondaland banner has produced the juggernaut period romance hit “Bridgerton,” as well as its spinoff series “Queen Charlotte,” Emmy-nominated miniseries “Inventing Anna” and, most recently, a return to the White House in the charming murder-mystery “The Residence.” But before her beaucoup bucks streaming megadeal with Netflix, Rhimes was...

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Netflix is ready with an entertainment-packed June this year. While, we are already know all the brilliant films and TV shows that will be leaving Netflix in the upcoming month, we will also see the premiere of many highly anticipated Netflix original movies and TV shows, including the highly anticipated conclusion of Squid Game and a new season of Shane Gillis’ comedy series Tires. Just like every month, Netflix is ready to overload you with great content. So, we’re here to tell you about the seven new movies and shows coming to Netflix in June 2025.

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Ginny & Georgia is a comedy-drama series created by Sarah Lampert. The upcoming season 3 of the Netflix series continues the story of the mother-daughter duo Ginny and Georgia after Georgia is arrested for murder during her wedding.

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Criminal Minds is a police procedural mystery crime thriller drama series created by Jeff Davis. The CBS and later on Paramount+ series follow the members of the FBI’s Behavioral Analysis Unit as they work together to create profiles for dangerous killers, so that they can catch them. Criminal Minds stars Mandy Patinkin, Thomas Gibson, Lola Glaudini, Shemar Moore, Matthew Gray Gubler, A.J. Cook, Kirsten Vangsness, Paget Brewster, Joe Mantegna, and Rachel Nichols. So, if you loved the thrilling mystery, intense crime drama, and compelling characters in Criminal Minds, here are some similar shows you should check out next.

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One of Shonda Rhimes' best shows is about to make a triumphant return to streaming, landing on Netflix just in time for a summer binge. No, it's not How to Get Away with Murder, but it is another Tgit staple. It's the smash hit political thriller series Scandal, which introduced us to the brilliant and impeccably dressed crisis manager Olivia Pope, played by the incomparable Kerry Washington.

With its return to Netflix this summer, it'll be the first time in five years since Scandal streamed on the platform. After adding the seventh and final season in May 2018, Netflix removed the entire series from its platform two years later in May 2020. The political thriller was streaming on Hulu for a while, though it has since been removed. As of May 19, the political thriller is available to stream on Tubi with ads. But with its Netflix comeback, fans will soon be able...

Shonda Rhimes has created and produced a slew of iconic shows over the years. Now, one of them is heading to Netflix.

In a post on X, the streaming service announced that Scandal is officially moving back to Netflix, and will be available on June 17. The political series aired between 2012 and 2018, and was previously available to stream on Hulu. The show stars Kerry Washington as a crisis manager who specializes in "fixing" political situations and scandals. The character was loosely based on Judy Smith, who served as George H. W. Bush's Deputy Press Secretary. Smith was also a producer on the show.

Scandal is back on Netflix June 17! pic.twitter.com/nUML3o1mBG— Netflix (@netflix) May 19, 2025

In Scandal, Olivia Pope, a former media consultant to the president, is the person to go to when a scandal needs fixing. But following a romantic entanglement with President Fitzgerald Grant (Tony Goldwyn) behind his wife's back,...

Exclusive: Zac Looker (Geek Girl), Jessica Belkin (American Horror Story: Hotel) and Logan Shroyer (This is Us) have been cast in Prime Video‘s Legally Blonde prequel series Elle.

They join the previously announced cast: Lexi Minetree, who plays Elle; June Diane Raphael as Elle’s mom, Eva; Tom Everett Scott as Elle’s dad, Wyatt; Gabrielle Policano as Liz; Jacob Moskovitz as Miles; and Chandler Kinney as Kimberly.

From creator Laura Kittrell, the series follows Elle Woods in high school as we learn about the life experiences that shaped her into the iconic young woman in the first Legally Blonde film.

In a series regular role, Looker has been cast as Dustin, Elle’s classmate and sparring partner who cares about social justice and isn’t afraid to challenge authority.

In recurring roles, Belkin has been cast as Elle’s best friend, Madison, and Shroyer as Madison’s cousin and Elle’s crush,...

Bellamy Young, the American actress known for her roles in the TV show Scandal and films like We Were Soldiers and Mission Impossible III, is 5 feet 7 inches (170.2 cm) tall, which is slightly above the average height of an American woman (approximately 5 feet 4 inches or 163 cm).

The height difference between Bellamy Young, who is 5 feet 7 inches (170.2 cm) tall, and Tom Cavanagh, who is 6 feet (182.9 cm) tall, is approximately 5 inches (12.7 cm), with Tom Cavanagh being taller.

Bellamy Young pairs vibrant yellow pointed-toe heels with a painterly sheath dress, while Tom Cavanagh keeps it classic in a navy suit and patterned tie at the Stars in the House Benefit in New York City on September 18, 2023 (Credit: TheNews2 / Cover Images)

She gained recognition for her performance in Scandal, winning a Critics’ Choice Television Award in 2014 for Best Supporting Actress in a Drama Series. Young also starred in the Fox series Prodigal Son from 2019 to...

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Happy Face is a true crime drama series created by Jennifer Cacicio. Based on the 2018 podcast of the same name by Meissa Moore and Moore’s 2009 autobiography Shattered Silence, the Paramount+ series follows Melissa Jesperson-Moore, who discovered that her father is the notorious serial killer Happy Face Killer at the age of 15. Now, she is contacted by her father, who promises to tell her about his unknown victims. Happy Face stars Annaleigh Ashford, James Wolk, Dennis Quaid, Tamera Tomakili, Khiyla Aynne, and Benjamin Mackey. So, if you loved the psychologically thrilling mysteries, intense story, and compelling characters in Happy Face, here are some similar shows you should check out next.

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The Mentalist is a police procedural mystery crime thriller drama series created by Bruno Heller. The CBS series follows Patrick Jane, who has exceptional observational skills. He used to pretend to be a psychic to earn money but now works as a consultant to the Cbi to catch dangerous criminals. His main goal behind joining the Cbi is to catch the notorious serial killer, Red John, who murdered Patrick’s family. The Mentalist stars Simon Baker, Robin Tunney, Tim Kang, Owain Yeoman, Amanda Righetti, Rockmond Dunbar, Emily Swallow, Joe Adler, and Josie Loren. So, if you loved the compelling stories, thrilling mysteries, and entertaining characters in The Mentalist, here are some similar shows you should check out next.

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Hannibal is a psychological crime thriller drama series created by Bryan Fuller. Based on the Hannibal novels by Thomas Harris, the NBC series follows FBI special investigator Will Graham, who has an exceptional talent for getting into the minds of the killers, which takes a heavy toll on his psyche. To get psychological treatment, he frequently consults forensic psychiatrist Dr. Hannibal Lecter, but what Will doesn’t know is that Hannibal is a notorious serial killer. Hannibal stars Hugh Dancy, Mads Mikkelsen, Caroline Dhavernas, Hettienne Park, Laurence Fishburne, Scott Thompson, Aaron Abrams, and Gillian Anderson. So, if you loved the dark psychological stories, thrilling mysteries, and compelling characters in Hannibal, here are some similar shows you should check out next.

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Bellamy Young is launching a new podcast series.

The “Scandal” star has teamed up with humanitarian organization Care for the six-episode “She Leads With Care,” premiering March 11 to coincide with International Women’s Day.

The series features Young in conversation with women leaders from Honduras, Jordan, Nepal, Tanzania, Ukraine and Vietnam.

Young has been working with Care since 2018. “I have always been very moved by their impact and seeing firsthand what a difference just reaching out with a little support, not just financial, but interest and apparatus, structure, programs, how it can create lasting, transformational change,” Young tells me.

Since its founding in 1945, Care works to fight global poverty with a focus on women and girls. In 2024, Care worked in 121 countries, reaching 53 million people through 1,450 projects.

As humanitarian assistance is now being scrutinized like never before in Washington, Young said, “The podcast couldn’t be coming out at any more...

Scott Foley isn’t seen in public with his full family that often, but they all gathered to support his new Netflix movie!

The 52-year-old actor was joined by wife Marika Dominczyk and their three kids – daughter Malina, 15, son Keller, 12, and son Konrad, 10 – at the screening on Monday (February 10) in New York City.

In La Dolce Villa, a successful businessman (Foley) travels to Italy to stop his daydreaming daughter (Maia Reficco) from restoring a crumbling villa. Italy, however, has different plans for him as it delivers on its legendary promise of beauty, magic, and romance.

Scott was joined at the screening by Maia and their co-stars Violante Placido, Giuseppe Futia, Simone Luglio, and Jenny De Nucci, as well as director Mark Waters.

Scandal actress Bellamy Young was also there to support her former on-screen hubby!

The new movie will begin streaming on Netflix on February 13. Watch the trailer now!

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The Hunting Party is a police procedural mystery crime drama series created by JJ Bailey. The NBC series follows Rebecca “Bex” Henderson, an FBI Special Agent who is recruited to lead a small team of investigators to hunt down and capture some of the most dangerous killers in the world after they escape from a top-secret prison. The Hunting Party stars Melissa Roxburgh, Patrick Sabongui, Sara Garcia, Josh McKenzie, and Nick Wechsler. So, if you loved the thrilling mystery, dangerous criminal cases, and compelling characters in The Hunting Party, here are some similar shows you should check out next.

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Dexter is a psychological crime thriller dark comedy-drama series created by James Manos Jr. Based on the 2004 novel Darkly Dreaming Dexter by Jeff Lindsay, the Showtime series follows Dexter Morgan,...

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Cross is a detective fiction crime thriller drama series created by Ben Watkins. Based on the Alex Cross novel series by James Patterson, the Prime Video series is set in Washington D.C. and it follows Alex Cross, a police detective, forensic psychologist, and a family man who goes head to head against a wealthy psychopathic killer, who has been killing people for a mysterious reason. Cross stars Aldis Hodge in the lead role with Isaiah Mustafa, Juanita Jennings, Alona Tai, Samantha Walkes, and Caleb Elijah. So, if you loved the thrilling mysteries, nail-biting drama, and compelling characters in Cross here are some similar shows you should check out next.

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Luther is a British psychological crime thriller drama series created by Neil Cross. The BBC One series follows John Luther, a brilliant homicide detective with...

Hollywood figures are making a final push in the 2024 presidential election campaign, while Kamala Harris and Donald Trump plan to fill their final rallies this evening with some celebrity guests.

A massive phone bank, being billed as the “largest phone bank ever,” is being organized for Harris on Tuesday by Jamie Patricof and Rep. Eric Swalwell. Among those participating are Kerry Washington, Ben Stiller, Jessica Alba, John Legend, Kelly Rowland, Joel McHale, Mark Cuban, Bradley Whitford, Tony Goldwyn, Mark Ruffalo, Uzo Aduba, Bellamy Young, Ken Jeong, Sophia Bush, Mark Feuerstein, Jesse Tyler Ferguson, Chris Messina, Doc Rivers, Max Greenfield and Billy Ray.

Some celebrities are making late-in-the-campaign endorsement videos, including Richard Gere, who posted a Harris endorsement aimed at voters in Pennsylvania. Gere noted that he was born in Philadelphia, and his parents were born and raised in Brooklyn, Pa. He said of Harris and her running mate Tim Walz,...

The Diplomat is once again one of the hottest shows on Netflix! The Diplomat season 2 just premiered on Oct. 31, and fans all over the world bing-watching the new season of the Netflix political thriller starring Keri Russell and Rufus Sewell. In fact, it's now No. 1 on the Netflix Top 10.

Created by Debora Cahn, who also worked on Homeland and The West Wing, The Diplomat tells the story of US Ambassador to the UK Kate Wyler, played by Russell, and her husband, former US Ambassador Hal Wyler. After a British aircraft carrier is bombed, Kate and Hal use their resources and smarts to de-escalate the crisis and find out what actually happened.

There are two seasons of The Diplomat streaming on Netflix right now, and there's a third season officially on the way. The Diplomat season 2 is only six episodes, so it's a really quick binge-watch. We know fans are looking...

The cast of Scandal and creator Shonda Rhimes are getting together for a good cause!

Stars Kerry Washington, Tony Goldwyn, Bellamy Young and more will reunite virtually for a live script reading to support United Way of North Carolina, to help aide in relief and recovery following the devastation left by Hurricane Helene.

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“There were those intervening days where we couldn’t get in touch with people, you didn’t know if the people you loved were alive,” Bellamy, who spearheaded the event, told THR. “I love my home so much, and I just was just trying to think of anything that I could do to help.”

“My sweet Scandal family,” she shared. “We have a very active Scandal WhatsApp thread that pops off daily, and it was really as simple as me just asking there and everyone saying an immediate yes.”

Also taking part include Guillermo Diaz,...

The Scandal cast will reunite with show creator Shonda Rhimes for a live script reading fundraiser next month benefitting victims of North Carolina’s Hurricane Helene through United Way North Carolina.

The event is spearheaded by castmember Bellamy Young, who was born and raised in Asheville, North Carolina. “There were those intervening days where we couldn’t get in touch with people, you didn’t know if the people you loved were alive,” Young told The Hollywood Reporter. “I love my home so much, and I just was just trying to think of anything that I could do to help.”

The virtual event will feature Kerry Washington, Tony Goldwyn, Guillermo Diaz, Scott Foley, Katie Lowes, Joshua Malina, Joe Morton, George Newbern, Jeff Perry, Cornelius Smith, Jr. and Darby Stanchfield. Rhimes will open the reading, her producing partner Betsy Beers will narrate and more special guests will be announced soon.

“My sweet Scandal family,...

Hold the Phone! Stars Are Dialing for Kamala

Hey, swing state voters, pick up the damn phone already! It could be Jessica Alba calling. Or Patton Oswalt. Or any number of other stars who’ve been diligently manning phone banks for the Kamala Harris campaign the past several weeks. While there haven’t been a whole lot of celebrities turning up in political TV ads this election cycle — there’s always been some doubt about how impactful those are, anyway — Hollywood types have been finding other, more personal ways of whispering into voters’ ears. “About five weeks ago, I started Phone Banking Fridays,” says producer Jamie Patricof (Half Nelson, The Place Behind the Pines), who is now shooting a movie — Roofman, with Channing Tatum and Kirsten Dunst — in the swingiest of swing states, North Carolina, and corralling some of his cast and crew (and their friends) into spending a few...

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The Irrational is a police procedural crime thriller drama series created by Arika Mittman. The NBC crime thriller series follows the story of the world-renowned behavioral science professor Alec Mercer, who uses his unique expertise in psychology, body language, and emotional, and facial cues to solve the most twisted and high-stakes cases. The Irrational stars Jesse L. Martin, Molly Kunz, Maahra Hill, Travina Springer, and Ella Cannon. So, if you loved thrilling cases of the week, interesting mysteries, and compelling characters in The Irrational here are some similar shows you should check out next.

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The Mentalist is a police procedural mystery crime thriller drama series created by Bruno Heller. The CBS series follows Patrick Jane, an independent consultant for the California Bureau of Investigation (Cbi) as he works with his colleagues to solve various crimes around California.

In the latest episode of “Match Game,” set to air at 6:00 Pm on Tuesday, October 1, 2024, viewers can look forward to a star-studded lineup of celebrity panelists. Season 2 Episode 3 features the comedic talents of Andy Richter, the charismatic Bellamy Young, and the ever-funny Caroline Rhea. Joining them are the talented Judy Greer, renowned astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson, and the charming Skylar Astin. This mix of personalities promises a night full of laughter and unexpected twists.

As always, the format of “Match Game” revolves around celebrities filling in the blanks to match answers from contestants. With such a diverse group of panelists, fans can expect clever responses and witty banter that will keep everyone entertained. Each celebrity brings their unique flair, creating an atmosphere that is both fun and unpredictable.

This episode is sure to be a highlight for fans of the show, as the combination of humor and quick thinking...

The Scandal cast came out for reproductive rights on Sunday, and they captured their Michigan reunion event with a social media blitz.

Kerry Washington — who starred on Shonda Rhimes‘ hit ABC political drama as Washington, D.C. fixer Olivia Pope — was joined by her former castmates Tony Goldwyn, Guillermo Díaz, Bellamy Young, Katie Lowes, Dan Bucatinsky, Scott Foley, Portia de Rossi, George Newbern, Jeff Perry and Cornelius Smith Jr. The ensemble came together — five years after their show went off the air in 2018 — to boost the Kamala Harris-Tim Walz campaign’s Fighting for Reproductive Freedom Bus Tour that is traveling the country, with many of them sharing the day’s events on their Instagram Stories.

Since kicking off in Palm Beach, Florida, on Sept. 3, the bus tour has been making stops in key states, targeting both blue and red communities, to campaign for the Vice President and her...

Adam Scott has a busy Monday planned in a battleground state.

The Severance star has booked back-to-back events in Michigan in support of the Democratic ticket of Kamala Harris and Tim Walz, the campaign confirmed. Per intel, he will appear in Ann Arbor as part of the Fighting for Reproductive Freedom Bus Tour during an event with the state’s Lieutenant Gov. Garlin Gilchrist II to address supporters and volunteers on the University of Michigan campus. Scott will then segue to headlining a student organizing event off-campus.

The bus tour, which kicked off in Palm Beach, Florida, on Sept. 3, has been cruising through key states like Michigan, where stops include Madison Heights, Flint, Ann Arbor, Lansing, Grand Rapids and Marquette. According to the Democratic presidential candidate’s campaign, each stop will “emphasize the stark contrast between Vice President Harris and Gov. Walz, who will restore the protections of Roe v.

The Scandal cast is reuniting!

Kerry Washington, Tony Goldwyn, Guillermo Díaz, Bellamy Young, Katie Lowes, Dan Bucatinsky, Scott Foley, Portia de Rossi and George Newbern are set to appear all together for a Kamala Harris-Tim Walz campaign event in Michigan this weekend.

The event is the Fighting for Reproductive Freedom Bus Tour, and will feature hundreds of volunteers and supporters as the bus tour kicks off it’s tour of the country, THR reports.

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If you’re a Scandal fan and you didn’t see, Kerry and Tony recently reunited! And she even responded to a request for a tell-all about their relationship. You can stream past episodes of Scandal now on Hulu.

The Presidential Election is set to take place on Tuesday (November 5). Be sure to get out and vote!

The Gladiators are back.

The cast of Scandal is reuniting this weekend in Michigan for the Harris-Walz campaign’s Fighting for Reproductive Freedom Bus Tour.

Kerry Washington, Tony Goldwyn, Guillermo Díaz, Bellamy Young, Katie Lowes, Dan Bucatinsky, Scott Foley, Portia de Rossi, George Newbern, Jeff Perry and Cornelius Smith Jr. will join hundreds of supporters and volunteers for Vice President Kamala Harris and running mate Tim Walz on Sunday at a canvass launch in Madison Heights for the first stop of the Michigan bus tour, as it travels the state to lay out the stakes for reproductive freedom with the 2024 election.

According to the Democratic presidential candidate’s campaign, each stop will “emphasize the stark contrast between Vice President Harris and Governor Walz, who will restore the protections of Roe v. Wade when Congress passes a bill to do so, and Donald Trump and Jd Vance, who will enact their...