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The cast list for Season 2 of Poker Face is starting to come together!

The Peacock series stars Natasha Lyonne and has been billed as a “mystery-of-the-week” series with new guest stars making appearances every week.

On Wednesday (February 19), it was revealed that five new stars has joined the cast.

Keep reading to find out more…

According to reporting by Deadline, Jason Ritter, Alia Shawkat, Carol Kane, David Krumholtz and Melanie Lynskey will appear in Poker Face when it returns.

Previously announced stars for Season 2 include John Mulaney, Ego Nwodim, Sam Richardson, Giancarlo Esposito, Katie Holmes, Gaby Hoffmann, Kumail Nanjiani, Sherry Cola, Kevin Corrigan, Ben Marshall, Kathrine Narducci, Cynthia Erivo, Bj Novak and Margo Martindale.

If you missed it, one other series star is expected to return for the second season.

Poker Face follows Natasha’s Charlie, “who has an extraordinary ability to determine when someone is lying. She hits the...

Exclusive: Jason Ritter (Matlock), Alia Shawkat (Blink Twice), Carol Kane (Between the Temples), David Krumholtz (Oppenheimer) and Melanie Lynskey (Yellowjackets) will guest star in Season 2 of Peacock’s Emmy-winning original series Poker Face.

They join previously announced guest stars Giancarlo Esposito, Katie Holmes, Gaby Hoffmann, Kumail Nanjiani, Sherry Cola, Kevin Corrigan, Ben Marshall, Kathrine Narducci, Cynthia Erivo, Bj Novak, Margo Martindale, John Mulaney, Ego Nwodim, Sam Richardson, Awkwafina, Corey Hawkins, Simon Rex, Method Man, Davionte “GaTa” Ganter, Haley Joel Osment, John Cho, Justin Theroux and Patti Harrison.

From creator, writer, director and EP Rian Johnson, Poker Face is a mystery-of-the-week series following Natasha Lyonne’s Charlie, who has an extraordinary ability to determine when someone is lying. She hits the road with her Plymouth Barracuda and with every stop encounters a new cast of characters and strange crimes she can’t help but solve.

Season 1 premiered on Peacock in 2023 and...

Every path has a price...

HBO has finally announced an official premiere date for the second season of The Last of Us, and the acclaimed survival horror video game adaptation is set to return to our screens sooner than expected.

Season 2 will debut on April 13 at 9 p.m. Et/Pt, taking the Sunday marquee time slot from the current third season of The White Lotus.

Max has also released new character posters featuring Ellie (Bella Ramsey), Joel (Pedro Pascal) and Abby (Kaitlyn Dever), along with a new promo still and a pretty vague synopsis.

"The Last of Us picks up in Season 2 five years after the events of the first season, Joel and Ellie are drawn into conflict with each other and a world even more dangerous and unpredictable than the one they left behind."

We're not sure exactly how much of the second game season 2 will adapt, but HBO's...

The ladies of Coyote Ugly are getting back together! The cast of the iconic 2000 cult classic is reuniting for a one-night-only 25th anniversary screening and Q&a event on February 26 at 7:00 Pm at the Aero Theatre in Santa Monica.

Piper Perabo, Tyra Banks, Maria Bello, Izabella Miko, Melanie Lynskey, and LeAnn Rimes, are all set to attend the special 35mm screening, with legendary producer Jerry Bruckheimer introducing the film.

The event isn’t just a nostalgia-fueled celebration—it’s also for a great cause! All proceeds from the night will benefit Global Empowerment Mission to support Los Angeles fire relief efforts.

Fans of the film will get the chance to watch Coyote Ugly on the big screen and hear behind-the-scenes stories straight from the stars themselves.

Tickets are expected to sell out fast, so grab yours while you can!

On Wednesday February 19 2025, Parsho broadcasts Yellowjackets!

It Girl Season 3 Episode 1 Episode Summary

The upcoming episode of “Yellowjackets,” titled “It Girl,” promises to bring a fresh twist to the story. Set to air on Parsho, this episode will see the Yellowjackets team diving into a more contact-intensive sport. This shift in focus could lead to new dynamics among the characters, as they navigate the challenges that come with increased physicality.

As the players embrace this new sport, tensions are likely to rise. The competitive nature of contact sports may bring out different sides of the characters, revealing hidden strengths and weaknesses. Fans of the show can expect intense moments both on and off the field, as the girls learn to work together in a more demanding environment.

The episode may also explore themes of friendship and rivalry. With the added pressure of a contact sport, relationships could be tested, leading to...

On Wednesday February 19 2025, Parsho broadcasts Yellowjackets!

Dislocation Season 3 Episode 2 Episode Summary

The upcoming episode of “Yellowjackets,” titled “Dislocation,” promises to be a gripping installment in the series. As the story unfolds, the group faces a crucial decision: should they search for a missing teammate or indulge in the hallucinogenic effects of mushrooms? This dilemma highlights the ongoing struggle within the group, torn between survival instincts and the desire to escape their harsh reality.

Shauna’s character takes center stage as she navigates her relationships. In this episode, she finds herself on the list of the world’s most unsupportive partners. This development adds layers to her character and raises questions about loyalty and the complexities of friendship in dire situations.

Meanwhile, Misty steps into the chaotic world of sleepover parties. Her involvement in these intimate gatherings brings a new dynamic to the group. The audience can expect a mix of...

After an incredible third installment, the hit sci-fi horror series From was renewed for a 10-episode fourth season in November 2024, and fans have been buzzing with excitement ever since. Everyone wants to know what new horrors await the residents of the nightmarish town, but unfortunately, we won't be seeing this beloved show return to our screens until sometime next year.

From season 4 was confirmed for a 2026 release when the renewal was announced. Production on the fourth season is slated to begin this year in Nova Scotia, where the previous three seasons were shot, but a filming start date has not been revealed. Also, given that this show heavily utilizes special effects, we can likely expect a longer post-production period. This is likely the reason why we won't be seeing From season 4 until next year. It's the lengthy filmmaking process. While this is extremely disappointing for fans, we're expecting the wait...

For Melanie Lynskey, playing cannibalistic crash survivor Shauna Shipman on “Yellowjackets” is about walking the line between comedy and drama.

“You look at my character, and she’s imbued with the history of the past,” Lynskey told Variety. “She’s been through so much. She found out she was pregnant, then had this horrible loss.” While Shauna has endured more than her share of trauma, Lynskey enjoyed the character’s more lighthearted moments in Season 3, especially in the 1990s-era storyline in which Sophie Nélisse plays a young Shauna.

“Shauna’s relaxing into herself,” Lynskey explained. “There’s not a lot of time for being very jokey. So it’s nice to start bringing in more scenes where Sophie is allowed to be a little funnier. She’s very funny.”

As for Shauna’s approach to parenting Callie (Sarah Desjardins), Lynskey says Shauna isn’t particularly concerned with her daughter’s increasingly violent tendencies.

Molly Shannon is making moves from the milestone SNL50 celebration in New York to the Spirit Awards on the beach in Santa Monica.

The veteran star has been tapped to serve as honorary chair at this Saturday’s awards ceremony from Film Independent. The gig — previously filled by the likes of Javier Bardem, Angela Bassett, Halle Berry, Jessica Chastain, Jodie Foster, Samuel L. Jackson, Nicole Kidman, Julianne Moore, Kerry Washington and others — is given each year to an individual “who exemplifies outstanding artistic achievement and embodies Film Independent’s mission.”

Shannon, a Spirit Award winner in 2017 for her work in Other People, will present during the telecast and share the stage with a roster of newly announced presenters that includes Tadanobu Asano, Carrie Coon, Danielle Deadwyler, Mark and Jay Duplass, Walton Goggins, Kathryn Hahn, Alana Haim, Marianne Jean-Baptiste, Patti LuPone, Melanie Lynskey, Natasha Lyonne, Sonequa Martin-Green, Natalie Morales, Ruth Negga,...

The cast of Coyote Ugly is reuniting.

Stars of the 2001 film and producer Jerry Bruckheimer are set to host a screening and take part in a Q&a at the Aero Theatre in Santa Monica on Feb. 26. The reunion, which comes amid the film’s 25th anniversary, is set to support those affected by the LA Fires.

All proceeds from the event will benefit the Global Empowerment Mission in its efforts to support those affected by the devastating LA Fires. Tickets and more details are available online for the 35mm screening.

Piper Perabo, Tyra Banks, Maria Bello, Bridget Moynahan, Izabella Miko, Melanie Lynskey, and LeAnn Rimes are scheduled to attend.

The David McNally-helmed film, based on the real Coyote Ugly Saloon chain, centers on Perabo’s Violet, an aspiring singer who gets a job as a barmaid at Coyote Ugly. It is there where she learns to gain confidence...

It’s time to pull out those leather pants and jeweled tank tops for a good cause as Coyote Ugly prepares to celebrate its 25th anniversary.

Deadline has learned that the cast of the 2000 David McNally-helmed film is hosting a reunion screening and Q&a on Wednesday, Feb. 26 at the Aero Theatre in Santa Monica, benefitting Global Empowerment Mission’s California wildfire relief efforts.

Tickets and more details are available online for the 35mm screening, which is described as “a rare chance to relive the magic of Coyote Ugly on the big screen, hear untold stories from the cast and support a great cause.” The event will reunite producer Jerry Bruckheimer with cast members Piper Perabo, Tyra Banks, Maria Bello, Bridget Moynahan, Izabella Miko, Melanie Lynskey and LeAnn Rimes.

Lynskey, who played Jersey girl Gloria in the film, previously told me about the anniversary screening as she walked the...

In the upcoming Season 11 Episode 8 of “Finding Your Roots With Henry Louis Gates, Jr.,” titled “The Butterfly Effect,” viewers can expect an intriguing exploration of family histories. This episode features talented actresses Debra Messing and Melanie Lynskey as they delve into the lives of their ancestors. Their stories promise to reveal how bold decisions in the past have significantly shaped the paths of their families.

As the episode unfolds, both Messing and Lynskey will uncover surprising details about their heritage. The title, “The Butterfly Effect,” hints at how small choices made by their ancestors led to larger consequences over time. This theme of interconnectedness in family histories is a hallmark of the show, and it will be fascinating to see how these actresses connect with their roots.

Airing on Tuesday, February 25, 2025, at 8:00 Pm on PBS, this episode invites viewers to reflect on their own family stories. With Henry Louis Gates, Jr. guiding the journey,...

You would think it would have been the moment that Shauna took a bite of Jackie’s ear.

Or when the teen ensemble devoured poor Jackie in a gory cannibalism feast. Or perhaps, the harrowing birth episode when Shauna lost her baby out in the wilderness. But there is something still to come in Yellowjackets season three that made Lauren Ambrose gag.

“There was some stuff that I was like gagging while reading. I had to put the script down because I thought it was so disgusting,” Ambrose, who joined the series in season two as Adult Van, tells The Hollywood Reporter.

Yellowjackets returned this weekend with its third season, checking back in with the teenagers who survived a 1996 plane crash that left them stranded in the remote wilderness for 19 months, as well their present-day counterparts who remain haunted by the trauma from their past.

In the wilderness, spring has...

Spoilers: This post contains details about episodes 1 & 2 of Yellowjackets, Season 3.

In her third season on the team, Alexa Barajas is officially off the bench and ready to score on Yellowjackets.

At Thursday’s Season 3 premiere of the hit Showtime series, the actress who plays Mari told Deadline about getting the chance to further develop the character this season and what comes back to “bite her in the ass” in coming episodes.

“It was so much fun,” said Barajas. “I think Mari has so much in her, that even she isn’t sure. And I think she was torn a lot of the time. I think she just follows her instincts so much … and she just keeps following feeling loved. I think she wants to feel accepted by the group until it bites her in the ass.”

After the antagonistic Mari and Shauna (Sophie Nélisse) get at each other’s throats over dinner,...

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Get ready for more thrills, psychological horror, and mysteries in Yellowjackets Season 3. Created by Ashley Lyle and Bart Nickerson, the Showtime series returns with a two-episode premiere, and it seems that our favourite characters are all on edge after the dramatic end of Season 2. The older survivors are also getting embroiled in new mysteries as the past catches up to them. So, let’s get into when and where the new episodes of the highly anticipated Yellowjackets Season 3 are coming out.

Yellowjackets Season 3 – Episode Guide (When Will the New Episodes Come Out?) Credit – Showtime

Yellowjackets Season 3 consists of ten episodes in total. The psychological mystery thriller drama series premieres on Showtime and Paramount+ with Showtime with its first two episodes on February 14, with the rest of the episodes coming out weekly every Friday. Check out the full...

On Sunday February 16 2025, Parsho broadcasts Yellowjackets!

Dislocation Season 3 Episode 2 Episode Summary

The upcoming episode of “Yellowjackets,” titled “Dislocation,” promises to be a captivating installment that dives deeper into the lives of the characters. Set to air on Parsho, this episode presents a critical moment for the Yellowjackets as they face a tough decision. With a teammate missing, the group must choose between searching for her or indulging in the distractions of their surroundings, including the allure of mushrooms.

Shauna’s journey takes an interesting turn as she finds herself on a list of the world’s most unsupportive partners. This development hints at potential conflicts and challenges in her relationships, which could lead to significant character growth or tension among the group. Viewers may be eager to see how her actions impact her standing with the other characters and the overall dynamics of the team.

Meanwhile, Misty gets caught up...

On Sunday February 16 2025, Parsho broadcasts Yellowjackets!

It Girl Season 3 Episode 1 Episode Summary

The upcoming episode of “Yellowjackets,” titled “It Girl,” promises to delve deeper into the lives of the talented high school girls soccer players who found themselves in a life-or-death situation after a plane crash. Set against the backdrop of the remote northern wilderness, the episode is sure to be filled with tension and drama as the characters navigate their new reality.

In “It Girl,” the focus will shift to the dynamics within the group. The girls, once teammates united by their love for soccer, are now faced with the harsh realities of survival. As they struggle to adapt to their surroundings, personal conflicts and alliances will emerge, revealing hidden strengths and weaknesses among the players. This episode is expected to highlight the complexities of friendship and rivalry in extreme circumstances.

Viewers can anticipate intense moments as the girls...

Spoilers: This post contains details about the Yellowjackets, Season 3 episode ‘Dislocation’.

Although Sophie Nélisse’s Shauna has experienced insurmountable loss on Yellowjackets, the new season sees her gain an unexpected friend.

At Thursday’s Season 3 premiere of the hit Showtime series, the actress told Deadline about that kiss between Shauna and her teammate Melissa (Jenna Burgess) at the end of episode 2 ‘Dislocation’, now available to stream on Paramount+ with Showtime.

“It’s a very interesting dynamic, which I don’t even think that Shauna truly understands herself,” Nélisse explained. “I don’t think she knows what she wants. I think she’s sort of at a crossroads where what she needs deep down is to feel loved and for someone to just hold her and tell her that it wasn’t her fault, and I think Melissa kind of brings that because she sees her for who she really is...

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The snow has finally thawed and it’s time for a fresh new season for the team on Yellowjackets. “Once upon a time, a bunch of teenage girls got stranded in the wilderness. And they hunted their friends, feasted on their flesh, and they went completely nuts,” says a voiceover in the trailer for Season Three, which premieres today on Paramount+ With Showtime with two new episodes.

At...

The cast of “Yellowjackets” is a sprawling one, with different actors portraying the main characters in both the 1996 timeline, when the team’s plane crashes in the Canadian wilderness, and in the present.

Season 2 introduced us to Lauren Ambrose as adult Van, Simone Kessell as adult Lottie and Elijah Wood as Walter. In Season 3, we’ll meet characters played by Hilary Swank, Joel McHale and Ashley Sutton.

Here are all the key characters and who plays them in which timeline.

Spoilers up through the Season 2 finale.

Photo credit: Showtime

Sophie Nélisse as Teen Shauna, Melanie Lynskey as Adult Shauna

Before the crash, teenage Shauna (Sophie Nélisse) was best friends with Jackie (Ella Purnell), but was secretly pregnant by Jackie’s boyfriend Jeff. In the wilderness, their eventual fall-out led to Jackie freezing to death outside the cabin. In Season 2, Shauna gave birth, but the baby was stillborn.

Adult Shauna (Melanie...

Spoilers: This post contains details about episodes 1 & 2 of Yellowjackets, Season 3.

Although plenty of emotions abound in Season 3 of Showtime’s hit series Yellowjackets, love was certainly in the air at the Valentine’s Eve premiere in Hollywood.

Ahead of Friday’s Paramount+ with Showtime streaming debut, the cast and creators spoke to Deadline at the Season 3 junket and premiere about missing one fallen teammate, as well as the “very scary and unhinged” third chapter, which ultimately sees the past and present beginning to merge.

“One of the fundamental conceits of the show is that past is present, that these are two storylines that are written in kind of present tense, they’re both very alive,” said co-creator Bart Nickerson of the show, which also airs Sundays at 8pm Et on Showtime. “And the way they inform each other narratively, the more and more they come together, to a certain extent,...

After a nearly two-year hiatus from Showtime, Yellowjackets has finally returned for Season 3. Critics are already praising the series, saying it’s off to a “bloody good start” with even more intriguing mysteries to unravel.

As of Friday, the darkly comedic drama series has a generally favorable Metacritic score of 63 based on 14 reviews. Of those, eight are positive, six are mixed, and none are negative. On Rotten Tomatoes, where reviews are classified simply as positive or negative as opposed to Metacritic’s sliding scale from 0 to 100, Season 3 is rated 92 percent fresh based on 12 reviews. That score disparity suggests that most responses are favorable but shy of the second season: 77 on Metacritic and 94 percent fresh on Rotten Tomatoes.

Among those critics who are impressed is Kelly Lawler (USA Today), who says, “The new episodes have happily dispensed with problematic Season 2 storylines and focused on what makes the show work: its cast,...

Note: This story contains spoilers from “Yellowjackets” Season 3, Episode 1 and 2.

When “Yellowjackets” co-creator Ashley Lyle teased that in Season 3 “the girls are thriving” in the wilderness, audiences probably didn’t expect to see the teenage survivors actually comfortably housed and well fed after the Season 2 finale in which the cabin, their only shelter, burned down.

Season 3 picks up a few moths after the events of Season 2: Now it’s spring and the girls have built cozy little wooden huts for themselves. They’ve also started raising geese and the wild game hunting has been going well, so no one is starving.

The opening scene — in which Teen Mari (Alexa Barajas) appears to be running for her life in a callback to the chilling “Pit Girl” murder sequence in Season 1 — is quickly revealed to be a Capture the Flag-type game with no one’s life in any danger.

The only...

This Valentine’s Day, eat their heart out. “Yellowjackets” is finally back for its long-awaited third season.

Showtime’s cannibalistic survival drama first premiered in 2021 and quickly became one of the buzziest hits of that year. But as much as the series has become known for its wild fan theories and perfect casting, it’s also known for its long wait times. Season 2 didn’t premiere until roughly a year and a half after Season 1. Now two years after that installment, your favorite fictional girls soccer team is back.

When is “Yellowjackets” Season 3 streaming on Paramount+ with Showtime?

The first two episodes of “Yellowjackets” Season 3 will be available on Paramount+ with Showtime on Friday, Feb. 14 at midnight Et. After that, the series will drop new episodes weekly.

When is “Yellowjackets” Season 3 premiering on Showtime?

“Yellowjackets” will have its official linear premiere two days after its Paramount+ premiere. The first episode...

The stars of Yellowjackets are hitting the red carpet!

Melanie Lynskey, Christina Ricci, and Elijah Wood joined tons of their co-stars at the season 3 premiere of their hit showtime series on Thursday night (February 13) held at the DGA Theater in Los Angeles.

Here’s the official logline: “In season three, as summer arrives, the Yellowjackets face a fragile victory — the brutal winter that nearly claimed them is finally behind them, but distrust in leadership and tension within the team jeopardize their chances of being rescued. In the present, long-buried secrets from their pasts begin to surface. As the women fight to keep their lives from unraveling, they must confront a chilling question: who are they really, and what dark truths are they hiding from each other and themselves?”

Season 3 begins streaming with two episodes on Valentine’s Day (February 14) and on demand for Paramount+ subscribers with the Paramount+ with Showtime...

At one point in “Yellowjackets” Season 2, the grown women who once trauma-bonded in the wilderness are enjoying a rare moment of joy. Drunk off each other’s company (and quite a bit of tequila), they can’t help feeling the camaraderie that they once had as teammates, maybe even before a plane crash derailed their lives.

“That first summer, do you guys remember—” begins Misty (Christina Ricci), but she’s cut short.

“Do you want to casually reminisce about our time in fucking oblivion?,” asks an incredulous Van (Lauren Ambrose). Misty backs down, even though she does.

In Season 3, Shauna (Melanie Lynskey) alludes to said oblivion as when “we survived,” and this time Van cuts in to a different tune.

“You can just say ‘ate each other,'” she says coolly. A lot has changed since the last time these women drank together, and “Yellowjackets” returns with many such leaps...

No matter how terrible your 2025 has been, at least you haven’t eaten your pal yet. That’s right, “Yellowjackets” is finally back for its third season, and the stakes have never ben higher.

The Showtime original follows a team of high school soccer players whose plane crashes, stranding them in the snowy northern wilderness. As they fight for their survival, they begin to descend further into madness. But is their lapse in sanity a symptom of anxiety and intense hunger or something darker? Now you’ll be able to ponder these questions once again while marveling at Melanie Lynskey’s acting chops.

Here’s everything you need to know about when you can watch new episodes of “Yellowjackets,” whether you catch them streaming or as they air on Showtime.

When do new episodes of “Yellowjackets” Season 3 air?

You have two days of the week to keep in mind depending...

The highly anticipated Season 3 of “Yellowjackets” has arrived, inviting viewers back into the enigmatic world of the ill-fated high school girls’ soccer team. Created by Ashley Lyle and Bart Nickerson, this gripping thriller continues to explore the harrowing aftermath of a plane crash that leaves the team stranded in the wilderness. The series delves into the psychological and physical challenges they face, both in their fight for survival and in their attempts to reintegrate into society years later. Starring Melanie Lynskey, Christina Ricci, Tawny Cypress, and Sophie Nélisse, the new season also introduces Hilary Swank in a pivotal role. Here’s everything you need to know about “Yellowjackets” Season 3, including the release schedule, plot details, and where to watch.

Release Date & Schedule of Yellowjackets Season 3 Episodes:

Season 3 comprises 10 episodes, with a weekly release schedule following the premiere.

Full Release Timeline: Episode 1 – “It Girl” – Friday, February 14, 2025 Episode 2 – “Dislocation” – Friday, February 14, 2025 Episode 3 – “Them’s the Brakes” – Friday,...

With the Yellowjackets officially out of the cold, the soccer team’s future looks a little brighter. However, whether Coach Ben started the fire is still very much on the table. Meanwhile, in the present day, Natalie’s funeral provided a moment of solace. However, the murder investigation into Shauna and Jeff is unlikely to go away anytime soon. It does not help that Callie threw guts on the other girls in school either. Let’s see what’s up for the girl’s soccer team in “Dislocation” and what potentially disturbing relations are happening.

Steven Krueger as Ben Scott in Yellowjackets, episode 2, season 3, streaming on Paramount+ with Showtime, 2025. Photo Credit: Kailey Schwerman/Paramount+ with Showtime. Yellowjackets — “Dislocation” — The Recap

Coach Ben (Steven Krueger) stands over Mari (Alexa Barajas) as she screams from the pit. She’s terrified he’s going to kill her, but he asks her to pull it together.

It’s been too long since we’ve feasted in the woods. With the return of Yellowjackets, we’re excited to see how the show will evolve. During its time away, a few of its stars have booked some big new projects. As the mystery swells around Yellowjackets, audiences have flocked to it. With a return in Season 3, “It Girl” explores the violent ending to the last season. We’re curious how the team survives in the woods while the modern-day timeline gets more complicated.

Yellowjackets Season 3 Episode 1 — “It Girl” — The Recap

A girl runs through the woods, with the sounds of whooping and hollering around them. Mari (Alexa Barajas) hides for a minute and thinks she has lost her trackers, only to be tackled by Shauna Shipman (Sophie Nélisse). The two girls fight over an item on the ground, and Shauna eventually bites Mari’s hand. The other girls...

In the Canadian wilderness where the namesake soccer team of “Yellowjackets” has been stranded for months, it’s finally summer. Snow has melted; there are leaves on the trees; the abandoned cabin that burned to ash in the Season 2 finale has given way to a makeshift village of wooden lean-tos. For a group so exposed to the natural world, the change in weather marks a profound shift in the status quo, and for fans of the Showtime drama, the fresh air is both literal and metaphorical.

In the modern-day timeline that takes up half of the series’ screen time, eerily little has changed. Season 2 culminated in the first major death among the adult survivors of a 1990s plane crash and the extended isolation that followed. Just as the younger version of Natalie (Sophie Thatcher) was appointed leader of her impromptu tribe, her older self (Juliette Lewis) fell victim to a syringe of fentanyl.

In an episode from the third season of Yellowjackets, two characters cook a meal while singing and dancing along to Cass Elliot’s 1969 hit “Make Your Own Kind of Music.” For TV fanatics, it’s a song that will forever be associated with the second-season premiere of Lost, where Elliot’s soaring vocals accompanied our first glimpse inside the mysterious Dharma Initiative hatch. This soundtrack choice does not feel coincidental, since Yellowjackets is another show about characters struggling to survive in a hostile, possibly mystical, wilderness after a plane crash,...

When season 1 of "Yellowjackets" debuted back in 2021, few predicted what a phenomenon the series would become, including the show's creators, Ashley Lyle, and Bart Nickerson. For the uninitiated, "Yellowjackets" tracks characters across two timelines: the first, in 1996 after the nationals-bound Wiskayok Yellowjackets women's soccer team's plane crash lands them in the Canadian wilderness and thrusts them into barbaric survival including cannibalism, and in our current day 25 years later where the now-adult survivors are still plagued by whatever it was that happened to them (or what they did) all those years ago.

While the characters all have their own individual plotlines across both timelines, the show is at its best when it's operating as an ensemble cast. Fortunately, after the heartbreaking end to season 2, our girls are leaning on each other more than ever, but the scars of psychological trauma and enduring legitimate survival horror aren't fading anytime soon. If anything,...

Like Apple TV+’s Severance, the latest season of Paramount+/Showtime’s Yellowjackets was delayed by the WGA/SAG strikes, meaning it is being met with a lot of anticipation from fans and a high bar to live up to. Fans will be delighted to find that this season lives up to and possibly even exceeds the quality of the first two, offering all the darkly compelling drama we have come to love and more.

Yellowjackets Season 3 Review

Season 3 of Yellowjackets continues to follow the survivors and their adult counterparts as they deal with the aftermath of two major events: the burning of the cabin for the teenagers, and the death of Natalie (Juliette Lewis) for the adults. These episodes provide an enormously satisfying payoff to all of the build-up that the last season offered, taking the story in exciting, often unexpected new directions.

L-r: Sophie Nélisse as Teen Shauna,...

Mirroring the pilot episode, Season 3 of Showtime’s “Yellowjackets” starts out by following a dark-haired teenage girl as she runs through the woods to escape unseen pursuers. But unlike the enigmatic introduction to the series, by the time viewers reach this scene in Season 3, the grisly rules of the hunt have become disturbingly clear: Kill or be eaten.

Regrettably, that rule still remains one of the few clear things about the darkly delightful “Yellowjackets,” as Season 3 continues the series’ frustrating habit of spooling out seemingly endless new mysteries without providing answers to the creepy mythology at its core.

Created by Ashley Lyle and Bart Nickerson and originally premiering in 2021, “Yellowjackets” may be best described as a ’90s survival drama and modern-day mystery stacked together in a trenchcoat. The series follows the members of a 1996 high school girls’ soccer team — mascot, the Yellowjackets — on their way to Nationals. But the girls...

The Emmy-nominated psychological thriller series stars Melanie Lynskey, Christina Ricci, and more.

Secrets can’t stay buried, not even deep in the wintery wilderness. Back for its junior season, the hit Showtime series “Yellowjackets” returns this Friday, Feb. 14, and after a long and terrifying winter, summer is here at last for the survivors, but their older counterparts must keep their own lives from unraveling as their pasts continue to be unearthed. Equal parts survival epic, psychological horror story, and coming-of-age drama, “Yellowjackets” premieres its third season this Friday on streaming, or Sunday, Feb. 16 at 8 p.m. Et/Pt on Showtime. Watch first with a subscription to Paramount+ with Showtime.

How to Watch ‘Yellowjackets’ Season 3 When: Friday, Feb. 14, 2025 at 3:01 a.m. Et Where: Paramount+ with Showtime Stream: Watch with a subscription to Paramount+ with Showtime. From anywhere: Watch with a subscription to a Vpn. Everything you need to know to...

Christina Ricci teased an “incredibly high body count” in Season 3 of “Yellowjackets,” which premieres Feb. 14 on Paramount+ with Showtime.

The actress, who plays Adult Misty Quigley on the series, also promised “a lot of people get eaten” in the ’90s timeline in which the teenage versions of the characters who are stranded in the wilderness resort to cannibalism to stay alive.

Ricci told Kelly Clarkson about the big events in the Season 2 finale, including the fact that [Spoiler] Misty accidentally killed her best friend Natalie (Juliette Lewis), telling Clarkson it’s “her own damn fault” she wasn’t caught up with the series.

“This season is really fun. There’s, like, an incredibly high body count,” Ricci said. “There’s a lot of people [who] get eaten, yeah, more than once.”

She added that there will be a lot of answers to some of the show’s mysteries and that the younger cast storyline ins “nonstop craziness.

If your memory about what happened in Season 2 of “Yellowjackets” is a bit fuzzy, we offer up this detailed recap in which the wilderness chose a sacrifice in both timelines and we had to say goodbye to two favorite characters.

Read on for Massive spoilers about what all went down in Season 2 of the addictive Showtime series, which returns for Season 3 on Feb. 14.

Shauna had her baby

In the 1996 timeline, Shauna (Sophie Nélisse) went into labor but the baby, a boy, was stillborn. She hallucinated that he was born alive and then eaten by her teammates, but, as Christina Ricci promised viewers, no one actually ate Shauna’s baby.

Sophie Nélisse as Teen Shauna in Yellowjackets Season 2 (Showtime)

The cannibalism begins

The starving soccer players finally resorted, if somewhat unintentionally, to cannibalism in the dead of winter. They had intended to burn Jackie’s body on a pyre but when snow fell on the flames,...

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By the end of Yellowjackets Season 2, things were looking bleak for the girls. In 1998 their coach burned down their only shelter, leaving them freezing in the wilderness – in 2021, Nat (Juliette Lewis) died and Lottie (Simone Kessell) was committed. But in Season 3, things are looking up: in the past, it’s the Summer Solstice and the gang are thriving under young Nat’s (Sophie Thatcher) leadership. In the present, Van (Lauren Ambrose), Shauna (Melanie Lynskey), Misty (Christina Ricci) and Taissa (Tawny Cypress) find some semblance of normalcy. But, as is the Yellowjackets way, the calm is short-lived – and by Episode 4, bodies are piling up again.

Season 3’s biggest challenge is keeping the lives of the women in the present intersecting. Without blackmailers, an unravelling Nat or a dead body in need of disposal, there’s little to keep them together – as we’re regularly reminded,...

Spoiler Alert: This story contains spoilers for Season 2 of “Yellowjackets,” streaming on Paramount+ with Showtime.

The time to return to the wilderness is almost upon us.

“Yellowjackets” is finally back after a lengthy hiatus (due in part to the dual Hollywood strikes), picking up after a chilling and twisted second season — in which the group resorted to consuming Jackie’s (Ella Purnell) corpse to survive the brutal winter. In the present day, two more Yellowjackets who survived the wilderness were introduced: Lottie (Simone Kessell), now running a wellness compound with a cult-like following of purple-clad devotees, and Van (Lauren Ambrose), who owns a video store.

Before you feast on the third season of “Yellowjackets,” which drops its first two episodes this Friday, here’s a refresher on key moments from Season 2 you won’t want to forget.

The sacrifice ritual begins

The second season revealed that the group’s initial...

Content Warning: This article discusses themes and subject matter that some readers may find triggering, including a discussion of sexual assault and cannibalism.

Nobody is ever truly safe on "Yellowjackets," the dual-timeline drama series that became a major hit for Showtime when it started airing in 2021. In the present-day timeline, we meet Shauna Sadecki (Melanie Lynskey), Taissa Turner (Tawny Cypress), Misty Quigley (Christina Ricci), and Natalie Scatorccio (Juliette Lewis) as the adult survivors of a plane crash that stranded a high school girls' soccer team called the Yellowjackets who were traveling from New Jersey to Seattle for an important game. Back in the 1996 timeline, which takes place in the immediate aftermath of the crash, those same characters — played by Sophie Nélisse, Jasmin Savoy Brown, Samantha Hanratty, and Sophie Thatcher, respectively — have to work with their teammates and other passengers to figure out how to survive in the woods, and the...

Update (02/12/2025 at 10:54 a.m. Et): The Yellowjackets bonus episode has been shelved for now. The bonus episode was announced in June 2023, was said to feature star Melanie Lynskey‘s husband, Jason Ritter, and was meant to be released between Seasons 2 and 3. But Showrunner Ashley Lyle told Entertainment Weekly in a Season 3 first-look that its release has been delayed. “The truth is that there is a bonus episode but we may need to wait a bit longer for it,” Lyle said. Yellowjackets Season 3 premieres this Friday, February 14 on the Paramount+ With Showtime app with two episodes and Sunday, February 16 at 8/7c on the Showtime channel. Original Story (06/03/2023 at 11:15 a.m. Et): Judging by Yellowjackets’s previous hiatus, the Showtime drama won’t return for Season 3 until mid-to-late 2024 — and probably later, given the ongoing writers’ strike. But Ashley Lyle, the show’s co-creator and executive producer, says fans...

Fans of the Showtime series Yellowjackets (read our review of season 2 Here) have been patiently waiting to see the bonus episode that was supposed to air sometime between the second and third seasons… but the wait for that is going to be longer than expected, because the decision has been made to hold off on the bonus episode and have Yellowjackets season 3 premiere on February 14th. With that date just a few days away, a clip from the premiere episode has dropped online, and in this clip the character Van (played by Liv Hewson) “retells the story so far,” giving the “previously on Yellowjackets” recap. You can check it out in the embed above.

Yellowjackets is described as “equal parts survival epic, horror story, and coming-of-age drama.” The story centers on a team of wildly talented high school girls soccer players who become the (un)lucky survivors of a plane...

Showtime has released a sneak peek at the “Yellowjackets” Season 3 premiere that doubles as a refresher on the story so far.

In the clip below, Van recounts the triumphant tale to her fellow survivors during a summer solstice celebration, while Shauna shares her traumatic perspective on the events in isolation.

Created by Ashley Lyle and Bart Nickerson, “Yellowjackets” is the saga of a team of high school soccer players who become the survivors of a plane crash deep in the remote northern wilderness. The series chronicles their descent from a complicated team to savage clans, while also tracking the lives they’ve attempted to piece back together nearly 25 years later.

In season three, as summer arrives, the Yellowjackets face a fragile victory—the brutal winter that nearly claimed them is finally behind them, but distrust in leadership and tension within the team jeopardize their chances of being rescued. In the present,...

The excitement is building as “Yellowjackets” returns for its highly anticipated Season 3. The premiere episode, titled “It Girl,” will air on Wednesday, February 19, 2025, at 10:00 Pm on Parsho. Fans have been eagerly waiting to see how the story unfolds after the cliffhanger finale of Season 2.

In this episode, the Yellowjackets team takes on a new challenge by embracing a more contact-intensive sport. This shift promises to bring a fresh dynamic to the group, as they navigate the complexities of teamwork and competition. The stakes are higher than ever, and tensions are likely to rise as old rivalries and new alliances form on and off the field.

Viewers can expect intense moments and character development as the Yellowjackets confront their past while trying to excel in this new sport. With the show’s signature blend of drama and suspense, “It Girl” sets the stage for a thrilling season ahead. The premiere...

In the highly anticipated Season 3 Episode 2 of “Yellowjackets,” titled “Dislocation,” the tension among the group intensifies as they face a critical decision. With one of their teammates missing, the Yellowjackets must weigh the importance of tracking her down against the allure of a psychedelic escape. This episode promises to explore the complexities of survival and the bonds that tie the group together, even when they are pulled in different directions.

Shauna finds herself in a tough spot as she navigates her relationships within the group. Her actions may land her on the infamous list of the world’s most unsupportive partners, adding another layer of drama to the already fraught dynamics. The episode will delve into how personal choices impact the group and highlight the struggles of maintaining connections in such dire circumstances.

Meanwhile, Misty gets caught up in the chaotic world of sleepover parties, bringing a mix of intimacy and confusion to the forefront.

On Monday February 10 2025, CBS broadcasts The Drew Barrymore Show!

“Yellowjackets” Cast Season 5 Episode 184 Episode Summary

The upcoming episode of “The Drew Barrymore Show” promises to be an exciting one, featuring the talented cast of “Yellowjackets.” Melanie Lynskey, Christina Ricci, Tawny Cypress, and Lauren Ambrose will join Drew Barrymore for a lively discussion. Fans of the show can look forward to insights from these actresses about their experiences on the hit series.

In this episode, the cast will share behind-the-scenes stories and their thoughts on the show’s themes. They might discuss their characters and how they have evolved throughout the series. With such a strong ensemble, viewers can expect a mix of humor and heartfelt moments as they reflect on their time working together.

Drew Barrymore is known for her warm and engaging interview style, which is sure to bring out interesting conversations. The chemistry among the cast members will likely add to the fun,...

The excitement builds for the latest episode of “Yellowjackets” as Season 3 continues with Episode 2, titled “Dislocation.” Set to air on Sunday, February 16, 2025, at 9:00 Pm on Parsho, this episode promises to dive deeper into the complex dynamics of the group. With a missing teammate, the Yellowjackets face a tough decision. Should they venture out to find their lost friend, or will they succumb to the allure of mushrooms and the wild distractions that come with them?

Shauna’s journey takes a turn as she finds herself on the list of the world’s most unsupportive partners. This development adds a layer of tension and drama, highlighting her struggles within the group. Meanwhile, Misty gets caught up in the chaos of sleepover parties, bringing a mix of intimacy and confusion to the forefront. Her character continues to evolve as she navigates the tangled web of friendships and rivalries.

As the episode unfolds,...

The highly anticipated Season 3 of “Yellowjackets” kicks off with Episode 1, titled “It Girl.” This new episode promises to dive deeper into the lives of the talented high school girls soccer players who faced unimaginable challenges after their plane crash in the remote northern wilderness. As the story unfolds, viewers will witness how these young athletes navigate their new reality, battling not just the elements but also their own inner demons.

In “It Girl,” the tension is palpable as the survivors grapple with their past and the bonds they formed during their harrowing experience. The episode explores themes of friendship, survival, and the complexities of adolescence in a way that is both gripping and relatable. Fans can expect to see familiar faces as well as new dynamics that will keep them on the edge of their seats.

Airing at 8:00 Pm on Sunday, February 16, 2025, on Parsho, “It Girl” sets the stage...

On Thursday February 6 2025, CBS broadcasts The Late Show With Stephen Colbert!

Elton John; Melanie Lynskey; Leon Thomas Season 10 Episode 75 Episode Summary

The upcoming episode of “The Late Show With Stephen Colbert” promises an exciting lineup. Viewers can look forward to a special appearance by music legend Elton John. He will take part in “The Colbert Questionert,” a segment where guests answer a series of fun and often revealing questions. This segment is always a highlight, and Elton John’s participation is sure to bring some entertaining insights.

In addition to Elton John, actress Melanie Lynskey will be on the show. Known for her roles in various films and television series, Lynskey brings a unique charm and perspective. Fans of her work can expect to hear about her latest projects and experiences in the entertainment industry.

Lastly, Leon Thomas will take the stage to perform. His musical talent has gained attention,...