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Sweetpea is a dark comedy crime drama series created by Kirstie Swain. Based on the 2017 book of the same name by author Cj Skuse, the Starz series follows Rhiannon, a young woman with a traumatic past leading a quiet life working as an admin assistant at a local newspaper but a chance encounter with a complete stranger turns her life upside down. Sweetpea stars Fallout‘s Ella Purnell in the lead role with Nicôle Lecky, Jon Pointing, Leah Harvey, Jeremy Swift, and Dustin Demri-Burns starring in supporting roles. So, if you loved the dark comedy, thrilling story, and compelling characters in Sweetpea here are some similar shows you should check out next.

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You is a psychological crime thriller drama series developed by Greg Berlanti and Sera Gamble. Based on the...

The Hills of California, the new Jez Butterworth play directed by Sam Mendes that began previews at the Broadhurst Theatre on September 11 and opens this Sunday, September 29, has received a two-week extension to its limited engagement.

The New York premiere production will now run through Sunday, December 22.

The Hills of California’s Broadway cast features the play’s acclaimed leading London cast members – Laura Donnelly, Leanne Best, Ophelia Lovibond, Helena Wilson, Nancy Allsop, Sophia Ally, Lara McDonnell and Nicola Turner. The full company also includes David Wilson Barnes, Ta’Rea Campbell, Bryan Dick, Richard Lumsden, Richard Short, Liam Bixby, Ellyn Heald, Max Roll, and Cameron Scoggins.

The Hills of California marks Butterworth’s newest play since the multi-award winning The Ferryman, also directed Mendes.

Producers Sonia Friedman Productions, No Guarantees Productions, Neal Street, Brian Spector, and Sand & Snow Entertainment, with Stephanie P. McClelland, announced the two weeks extension today.

A new Broadway season has begun, and there are currently nine productions of plays set to open this fall. Could we see any of them contend at next year’s Tony Awards? Below, find the plot of each play as well as the awards histories of its author, cast and creative team, plus the opening and (where applicable) closing dates.

“The Roommate” (opens September 12; closes December 15)

In this new play by Jen Silverman, Sharon has never had a roommate before. But after her divorce she needs a housemate to pay the bills. That’s when Robyn arrives. The story follows an unexpected, life-changing friendship that’s both funny and deeply moving between two very different middle-aged women as they navigate the complexities of identity, morality and the dream of reinvention.

The production stars Golden Globe winner Mia Farrow and three-time Tony winner Patti LuPone. It is directed by three-time Tony winner Jack O’Brien.

Set in a small coastal town in New Zealand, Mysterious Ways quietly explores what it means to follow your heart in the face of adversity. At the center of the story are Reverend Peter Simmons, the vicar of St. John’s Anglican Church, and his partner Jason, a former prisoner turned local rugby coach.

Peter is an openly loving man who believes the church’s message of acceptance and compassion. Under his leadership, St. John’s parish embraces people from all walks of life. But when Peter proposes to Jason over the radio and requests to wed in the church, it awakens reaction in their tight-knit community. Not all share Peter’s progressive values, and conservative forces within the diocese move to pressure the reverend into backing down.

Directed by Paul Oremland, Mysterious Ways follows Peter and Jason’s journey with subtlety. Shot elegantly on location around Auckland, it feels...

The subscription-based nonprofit Manhattan Theatre Club has joined producers of the previously announced Broadway production of Jez Butterworth’s The Hills Of California and will offer the play to subscribers as part of Mtc’s 2024-25 season.

Producers Sonia Friedman Productions, No Guarantees Productions, Neal Street, Brian Spector, and Sand & Snow Entertainment, with Stephanie P. McClelland announced the September arrival on Broadway of The Hills of California. At that point, no mention was made of Mtc, or of the show being offered as part of Mtc’s subscription series.

The Hills of California is now on sale to Mtc subscribers as the third production in the company’s Broadway 2024-25 season.

Sam Mendes will direct the first Butterworth play since 2018’s acclaimed The Ferryman. Other Butterworth Broadway productions include Jerusalem in 2011 and The River in 2014.

The Hills of California begins previews Wednesday, September 11, at the Broadhurst Theatre and opens Sunday,...

This well-intentioned but stifling film is all too focused on pushing its cause at the expense of its characters, who are reduced to flat ciphers

‘This is us! Not a cause!” says Samoan husband-to-be Jason (Nick Afoa) in a rare moment of self-illumination in this soapy and stiflingly well-meaning gay rights drama from New Zealand. But the film is all too focused on pushing its cause: same-sex marriage and greater flexibility of religious thought. In the process, it reduces its characters to flat ciphers and divvies up surrounding society into LGBTQ+ cheerleaders and graffiti-scrawling hate-mongers.

After being in prison, rugby coach Jason gets cosy with widowed vicar Peter (Richard Short). Peter runs an enlightened parish, with a rainbow-emblazoned billboard outside the church, but discovers the limits of tolerance when he declares his intention to marry Jason on the premises. Their nearest and dearest – including Peter’s daughter Kate (Becky McEwan...

King Arthur movies offer various interpretations of the legend, inspiring live-action, animated, and modern adaptations. The portrayal of King Arthur can vary, with some movies focusing on his idealistic image as a medieval knight. While some films may lack magic and excitement, others showcase the enduring impact and charm of the Camelot story.

The Arthurian legend is a popular choice among filmmakers historically, with some of the best King Arthur movies bringing the tale to the screen in exciting and new ways. A central figure in the legends making up a body of medieval literature and arcane texts known as the Matter of Britain, the King Arthur legend has since developed into a figure of international interest. King Arthur is a story cited as inspiring numerous live-action interpretations, as well as animated shorts, parodies, and modernizations of the famous Camelot story.

While other stories around this time regarding King Arthur...

Specialty distributor Ariztical Entertainment has acquired international sales for Cannes on Paul Oremland’s LGBTQ+ drama Mysterious Ways excluding the UK and Germany.

British actor Richard Short from The Tragedy Of Macbeth and New Zealand’s Nick Afoa star in the story of the media storm that ensues when a vicar and his Samoan boyfriend announced plans to get married in a traditional church wedding.

The feature was shot in New Zealand with Ngaire Fuata, founding director of SunPix in Auckland, serving as producer. Executive producers include Taualeo’o Stephen Stehlin, Brian Holland, Tracey Gardiner and Jonathan Unger of Unger Media in Los Angeles.

Specialty distributor Ariztical Entertainment has acquired the North American rights to New Zealand-set wholesome gay love story ‘Mysterious Ways.’ Ariztical plans a multi-platform digital release in 2024.

Written and directed by New Zealand’s Paul Oremland, the film follows a media storm that threatens the marriage between a Vicar, portrayed by Richard Short (“The Tragedy of Macbeth”) and his Samoan boyfriend, portrayed by Nick Afoa (“The Lion King”), after they announce their intentions to have a traditional wedding in the church.

The film also marks one of the first on-screen representations of what is known in the Samoan community as a fa’afafine. The character Billy is played by relative newcomer Joe Malu Folau. An integral part of Samoan culture, fa’afafine are assigned male identity at birth, but explicitly embody both masculine and feminine gender traits in a way unique to Polynesia.

The film was produced in New Zealand by...

Stars: Bart Edwards, Richard Brake, Richard Short, Robert Maaser, Alexandra Evans | Written by Giles Alderson, Jonny Grant | Directed by Giles Alderson

Jay (Bart Edwards) is spending a somewhat uncommon night in with the family. We come to find that something sinister is lurking outside the house. After searching for his wife and being knocked out by an intruder, he wakes up in a shitty dank ass basement chained up in the corner with three other prisoners for company. We soon come face to face with the prisoners captor, a man who hides behind a grotesque mask and is intent on tormenting and terrorizing his prey. What ensues is a battle of wits and will for survival as our captives begin to realize they share more in common than previously thought as actions from their past may hold the key to their current predicament.

I am not that much of a...

Here’s the latest episode of the The Filmmakers Podcast, part of the ever-growing podcast roster here on Nerdly. If you haven’t heard the show yet, you can check out previous episodes on the official podcast site, whilst we’ll be featuring each and every new episode as it premieres.

For those unfamiliar, with the series, The Filmmakers Podcast is a podcast about how to make films from micro budget indie films to bigger budget studio films and everything in-between. Our hosts Giles Alderson, Dan Richardson, Andrew Rodger and Cristian James talk how to get films made, how to actually make them and how to try not to f… it up in their very humble opinion. Guests will come on and chat about their film making experiences from directors, writers, producers, screenwriters, actors, cinematographers and distributors.

The Filmmakers Podcast #186: ‘The Dare’ podcast special! Making our horror film with...

Delirious will be released on VOD & Digital HD on October 6th from Shout Factory, and on Blu-Ray and DVD on October 13 from Mvd Entertainment Group. Here’s a trailer:

Les (Steve Buscemi) is a small-time paparazzi with dreams of making it big. His luck changes for the better when he befriends a young homeless kid, Toby (Michael Pitt), and makes him his assistant. The two form an unlikely bond running through the sham and glam of NYC’s celebrity scene but when Toby falls for a pop diva and becomes a reality TV star, Les takes the rejection personally. The never-before-seen Director’s Cut features bonus and behind-the-scenes content including a new filmed introduction by director Tom Dicillo detailing the motivation behind his 12-year search for the film.

“Delirious is a very meaningful film for me, both personally and artistically,” states Dicillo. Just before its original release some editing choices...

A twisted tale of torture and bloody revenge starring veteran horror actor Richard Brake, The Dare explodes onto screens this Halloween. Also starring Richard Short (Mary Kills People), Bart Edwards (The Witcher), Alexandra Evans (Silent Witness) and Robert Maaser (1917), the film is directed and co-written by Giles Alderson – the host of The Filmmaker’s Podcast which has a home right here on Nerdly!

A rare family night for Jay (Bart Edwards) takes a brutal twist when he is kidnapped, waking up chained to the wall of a squalid basement with three other prisoners. When their sadistic captor emerges, his face hidden under a gruesome skin mask, Jay soon realises their time is quickly running out. Jay must engage in a twisted battle of survival to solve the puzzle of his imprisonment, unmask their tormentor and save the lives of his family.

Pulling no punches with its shocking and bloody story of survival,...

Here’s the latest episode of the The Filmmakers Podcast, part of the ever-growing podcast roster here on Nerdly. If you haven’t heard the show yet, you can check out previous episodes on the official podcast site, whilst we’ll be featuring each and every new episode as it premieres.

For those unfamiliar, with the series, The Filmmakers Podcast is a podcast about how to make films from micro budget indie films to bigger budget studio films and everything in-between. Our hosts Giles Alderson, Dan Richardson, Andrew Rodger and Cristian James talk how to get films made, how to actually make them and how to try not to f… it up in their very humble opinion. Guests will come on and chat about their film making experiences from directors, writers, producers, screenwriters, actors, cinematographers and distributors.

The Filmmakers Podcast #172: Arthur & Merlin: Knights of Camelot special Making...

Stars: Richard Short, Richard Brake, Kris Johnson, Joel Phillimore, Tom Fellingham, Stella Stocker, Emily Haigh, Joe Egan, Ronan Summers, Olivia Bernstone, Stefan Boehm, Jennifer Mater, Ian Sharp, James G. Nunn, Aaron May | Written by Jonny Grant, Simon Cotton | Directed by Giles Alderson

We Brits are a fickle bunch it has to be said. When it comes to our TV shows and movies there are certain genres, tales or legends that we can never get enough of. Robin Hood for one, How many iterations do we need before we say “Okay that is quite enough”. Numerous versions of The Krays but I guarantee right now there is a little Englander sat in his office writing the next Krays movie. The story of King Arthur and Merlin is no different, countless movies and a highly successful TV show on our screens over the years, all putting their own unique slant on the...

The live-action fantasy feature "Arthur and Merlin: Knights of Camelot", is written and directed by Giles Alderson, starring Richard Brake, Richard Short and Joe Egan:

"...an older 'King Arthur' returns home after fighting the 'Roman Empire'. His illegitimate son has corrupted the throne of 'Camelot'. Now Arthur must reunite with the wizard 'Merlin' and the 'Knights of the Round Table' to fight to get back his crown..."

Click the images to enlarge and Sneak Peek "Arthur and Merlin: Knights of Camelot"...

"Peace is better than ever war," warned Thomas Mallory - but sometimes the latter is necessary to achieve the former, no matter how ill-equipped one may be.

Like Richard Lester's Robin And Marian, Giles Alderson's latest film takes a legendary British hero and imagines him in later life, returning from the Crusades to find much of his work now undone. Unlike that film, it sheers away romantic sentiment and any expectation of a comfortable retirement. This is Arthurian legend from the perspective of the men putting their lives on the line for the sake of their king's dreams, and though it packs in a fair few clichés, it maintains that grittiness throughout.

The year is 463Ad. Arthur (Richard Short) is, in fact, still crusading as the film opens - or at least enjoying the spoils of those activities, drinking heavily and picking fights for fun. During his five year absence his son.

Exclusive: Ahead of this month’s Cannes virtual Marche, Clay Epstein’s Film Mode Entertainment has added to its sales slate and will be hosting the market premieres of two titles.

New on the slate is the horror-thriller pic Broil, which stars Timothy V. Murphy (Sons Of Anarchy), Jonathan Lipnicki (Jerry Maguire), Avery Konrad (Sacred Lies) and Lochlyn Munro (Scary Movie). Pic follows a defiant teen approaching her 18th birthday who is sent to live with her rich and highly controlling grandfather after she is involved in a violent incident at her school. Secluded at his opulent mansion, her suspicions about her strange family quickly grow and she begins to question the source of her family’s immense wealth and power.

Edward Drake directed and Corey Large produced. Film Mode has acquired world rights outside of North America, where Well Go USA will distribute.

The company will also be hosting...

"Your duty is to each other. And remember who we are: more then men, we are knights." Signature Ent. in the UK has debuted an official trailer for yet another King Arthur movie, this one titled Arthur & Merlin: Knights of Camelot. The British just love telling and retelling this story, they can't help it. A much older King Arthur returns home after fighting the Roman Empire. His illegitimate son has corrupted the throne of Camelot. Now King Arthur must reunite with the wizard Merlin and also the Knights of the Round Table and fight to get back his crown. Starring Richard Brake as Merlin, Richard Short as Arthur, Stella Stocker as Guinevere, plus Joe Egan, Ronan Summers, Olivia Bernstone, Emily Haigh, Tim Fellingham, and Stefan Boehm. This King Arthur movie looks exactly like every other one, rehashing the same themes and sword-against-sword fights we've seen so many times before.

From the Horror Collective and Millennium Media comes the anticipated trailer for The Dare! Check it out before the movie is released on March 3rd on VOD, digital, and in theaters for one night only. Also in today's Horror Highlights: release details for Mondo's Godzilla: A Poster Show, The Long Dig, From the Stars... A Vampiress: An Unauthorized Vampirella’s Classic Horror Adventures, and The Deep Ones.

The Dare Trailer Revealed: "The official trailer for the upcoming award-winning horror film The Dare has been unleashed for all to experience! The film, which was produced by Millennium Media and is being distributed by The Horror Collective, will be released on March 3rd, 2020 on VOD and digital platforms. It will also have a limited, one-night release in theaters that week.

The film features lead actor Bart Edwards, who plays Urcheon in Netflix’s hit series The Witcher. Additionally, horror icon Richard Brake...

From suburban cultists to an extreme haunted house that's home to more than just jump scares for those who enter its doors, Popcorn Frights Film Festival is bringing a wide range of horror movies to life on the big screen in Fort Lauderdale this August. Daily Dead is thrilled to once again be one of the media sponsors of this year's Popcorn Frights Film Festival, and we have a look at the entire first wave of programming that includes Fangoria's Satanic Panic, the dark comedy Villains, and the world premiere of Haunt.

Press Release: Fort Lauderdale, Fl – Popcorn Frights is proud to announce the first wave of programming for the fifth annual celebration of the latest and greatest in genre cinema from around the world. The Southeast United States largest gathering of genre films and fans will take place over 9 nights, from August 8-16, at the historic Savor Cinema in Fort Lauderdale.

Canadian drama Mary Kills People is heading to the UK after British broadcaster Channel 4 acquired the thriller from eOne. The deal is a life of series agreement for the show, which originally launched on Global in Canada in 2017.

The show, which has been sold to more than 110 territories around the world, follows Dr. Mary Harris, played by Caroline Dhavernas, an overworked single mother and ER doctor, who lives a double life helping terminally ill patients with assisted deaths. She has managed to stay under the radar but her double life gets complicated and when her world starts to unravel, Mary realizes she’s going to have to fight dirty if she’s going to stay in the killing game. Jay Ryan stars as Joel, one of Mary’s terminally ill clients, but a mutual attraction blurs the lines of their doctor-patient relationship and Richard Short plays Des, Mary’s trusted partner in crime.

What's next for Mary Kills People? Global just announced production has begun on the TV show's third season.

The Canadian drama, which aired its first two seasons on Lifetime in the U.S., centers on Dr. Mary Harris (Caroline Dhavernas), a physician and single mother also operates a mercy-killing business on the side. The cast also includes Jay Ryan and Richard Short.

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Will Dr. Mary Harris kill again? Has the Mary Kills People TV show been cancelled or renewed for a third season on Lifetime? The television vulture is watching all the latest cancellation and renewal news, so this page is the place to track the status of Mary Kills People, season three. Bookmark it, or subscribe for the latest updates. Remember, the television vulture is watching your shows. Are you?  

What's This TV Show About?

A Lifetime black comedy-drama, Mary Kills People stars Caroline Dhavernas, Jay Ryan, and Richard Short. The second installment of the series (which airs on Global in Canada) features guest stars Rachelle Lefevre and Ian Lake. The story centers on Dr. Mary Harris (Dhavernas). This physician and single mother also operates a mercy-killing business on the side. Season two kicks off eight months after Mary and...

Media company A+E Networks has delivered its 2018 Emmy Fyc mega-mailer to the TV academy membership highlighting many of its original programs across a trio of networks: A&E, Lifetime and History. Among the 25 total shows included on DVDs are A&E’s reigning Emmy champ “Leah Remini: Scientology and the Aftermath,” Lifetime’s WGA-winning TV movie “Flint” and History’s drama series “Knightfall.” A link is also provided for Emmy voters to view more submissions at its online screening room. Get the full details below, including which specific episodes have been included on DVD.

SEELeah Remini talks backstage about sharing her Creative Arts Emmy win with ‘brave’ Scientology victims [Full Transcript]

A&E Disc One

Structured reality program “Live Pd” — episode “Live Pd-87”

Informational series “Leah Remini: Scientology and the Aftermath” — episode “The ‘Perfect’ Scientology Family”

A&E Disc Two

Documentary/nonfiction series “Marcia Clark Investigates The First 48” — episode “Drew Peterson...

The first season of the Mary Kills People TV show premiered with decent ratings for a Lifetime drama, but dropped off rather sharply. Still, the series, which is a co-production with Canada's Global Television was renewed for a second season. Now that Mary's back to kill again, will the Nielsen ratings show mercy? Will Mary Kills People be cancelled or renewed for season three? Stay tuned. A Canadian black comedy-drama, Mary Kills People stars Caroline Dhavernas, Jay Ryan, and Richard Short. The second installment, on Global and Lifetime, features guest stars Rachelle Lefevre and Ian Lake. The series centers on Dr. Mary Harris (Dhavernas). This physician and single mother also operates a mercy-killing business on the side. Season two kicks off eight months after Mary and Des (Short) framed Grady (Greg Bryk) for their patients' deaths. After his release from prison, Des is happy to...

We have some good news for our Canadian readers. The Mary Kills People TV show has been renewed for a third and final season on Global. While Lifetime hasn't yet announced it has renewed Mary Kills People for season three, that does not mean it is cancelled. Last year, although the Global renewal was announced on June 5th, Lifetime didn't announce until July 28th. We suggest you put cancellation out of your head, until at least August, and enjoy the summer. A Lifetime black comedy-drama, Mary Kills People stars Caroline Dhavernas, Jay Ryan, and Richard Short. The second installment of the series features guest stars Rachelle Lefevre and Ian Lake. The story centers on Dr. Mary Harris (Dhavernas). This physician and single mother also operates a mercy-killing business on the side. As with the first two installments, the third season of Mary...

In a Gold Derby exclusive, we have learned the category placements of the key Emmy Awards contenders for Lifetime. The cable network has returning drama contender “UnREAL (starring Shiri Appleby and Constance Zimmer), TV movies “Cocaine Godmother” (Catherine Zeta-Jones) and “Flint” (Queen Latifah) plus Emmy-winning reality show “Project Runway” among their 2018 contenders.

SEECan Catherine Zeta-Jones join Triple Crown of acting thanks to Lifetime’s ‘Cocaine Godmother’?

Below, the list of Lifetime lead and supporting submissions for their drama series and telefilms. More names might be added by the network before final Emmy paperwork deadlines. Also note that performers not included on this list may well be submitted by their personal reps.

“Cocaine Godmother”

TV Movie

Movie/Limited Series Actress – Catherine Zeta-Jones

“Faith Under Fire”

TV Movie

Movie/Limited Series Actress – Toni Braxton

“Flint”

TV Movie

Movie/Limited Series Actress – Betsy Brandt, Marin Ireland, Jill Scott

Movie/Limited Series Supporting Actress...

We’ve got questions, and you’ve (maybe) got answers! With another week of TV gone by, we’re lobbing queries left and right about shows including Roseanne, NCIS: New Orleans, Grey’s Anatomy and Arrow!

1 | Having seen how Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.‘s Hale and then Ruby were raised, are you kinda hankering for a Hydra High School spinoff via Disney Channel?

2 | Did Hawaii Five-0 totally skip the part where they figured out who it was that shot Danny…?

3 | What are the chances any of the Jesus Christ Superstar Live cast members have completely removed...

Mary may kill people, but Richard Short is an actor with quite an impressive resumé.

He has played a tattoo artist on Covert Affairs, a sex shop employee on American Horror Story and in his latest role — on Lifetime’s Mary Kills People — he plays the business partner of a woman who assists terminally ill patients with their suicides.

The sophomore season of Mary Kills People concludes Monday, April 9, at 9/8c. This season, after his recent release from prison, Short’s Des Bennett is back in the business of “letting people decide when they go” — aka assisting in their suicides.

What's your verdict on the mission of Dr. Mary Harris during the second season of the Mary Kills People TV show on Lifetime? As we all know, the Nielsen ratings typically play a big role in determining whether the TV show Mary Kills People is cancelled or renewed for season three. Unfortunately, most of us do not live in Nielsen households. Because many viewers feel frustration when their viewing habits and opinions aren't considered, we'd like to offer you the chance to rate all of the Mary Kills People season two episodes, below. A Lifetime comedy-drama, Mary Kills People stars Caroline Dhavernas, Jay Ryan, and Richard Short. The second installment of the series (which airs on Global in Canada) features guest stars Rachelle Lefevre and Ian Lake. The story centers on Dr. Mary Harris (Dhavernas). This physician and single mother also operates a mercy-killing...

Are you overwhelmed by how much television is available right now? Is life getting in the way of keeping up with the shows you wanna try out? We feel your tube-related pain. Here’s a handy feature that’ll help you locate the hidden gems in this era of Peak TV.

Mary Kills People

Network | Lifetime

Created By | Tara Armstrong (Private Eyes)

Number Of Episodes | 6

Episode Length | 60 mins.

Premise | Mary (Hannibal‘s Caroline Dhavernas) is a divorced mother and ER doctor with a controversial side job: She secretly helps suffering and terminally ill patients who want to end their life.

"Death gives life meaning." Lifetime has just unveiled a new trailer and the premiere date for season two of Mary Kills People.The drama centers on Dr. Mary Harris (Caroline Dhavernas), a physician and single mother who operates a mercy-killing business on the side. The cast also includes Jay Ryan, Richard Short, Lyriq Bent, Greg Bryk, Abigail Winter, Grace Lynn Kung, Katie Douglas, Alexandra Castillo, Sebastien Roberts, Lola Flanery, Natalie Lisinska, and Jess Salgueiro.Read More…...

“Death gives life meaning. Life is precious because of it.” Lifetime has released the Season 2 trailer for Mary Kills People, its praised euthanasia-themed drama series and set March 12 at 9 Pm for the series’ return. Season 2 picks up eight months after Mary (Caroline Dhavernas) and Des (Richard Short) framed Grady (Greg Bryk) for the deaths of their patients, Des is happy to reteam with Mary following his stint in prison, but Mary questions whether she was better off…...

Vulture WatchWill Dr. Harris keep putting the terminally ill out of their misery or end up on the business end of a lethal injection? Has the Mary Kills People TV show been cancelled or renewed for a second season on Lifetime? The television vulture is watching all the latest cancellation and renewal news, so this page is the place to track the status of Mary Kills People season two. Bookmark it, or subscribe for the latest updates. Remember, the television vulture is watching your shows. Are you?  What's This TV Show About?A Canadian black comedy and mercy killing drama, Mary Kills People stars Caroline Dhavernas Jay Ryan, Richard Short, Lyriq Bent, Greg Bryk, Abigail Winter, Grace Lynn Kung, Katie Douglas, Alexandra Castillo, Sebastien Roberts, Lola Flanery, Natalie Lisinska, and Jess Salgueiro. The Lifetime TV series centers on Dr. Mary Harris (Dhavernas). A physician and single mother, Mary also...

Vulture WatchWill Dr. Harris keep putting the terminally ill out of their misery or end up on the business end of a lethal injection? Has the Mary Kills People TV show been cancelled or renewed for a second season on Lifetime? The television vulture is watching all the latest cancellation and renewal news, so this page is the place to track the status of Mary Kills People season two. Bookmark it, or subscribe for the latest updates. Remember, the television vulture is watching your shows. Are you?  What's This TV Show About?A Canadian black comedy and mercy killing drama, Mary Kills People stars Caroline Dhavernas Jay Ryan, Richard Short, Lyriq Bent, Greg Bryk, Abigail Winter, Grace Lynn Kung, Katie Douglas, Alexandra Castillo, Sebastien Roberts, Lola Flanery, Natalie Lisinska, and Jess Salgueiro. The Lifetime TV series centers on Dr. Mary Harris (Dhavernas). A physician and single mother, Mary also...

Although series creator Tara Armstrong and star Caroline Dhavernas both want to make additional seasons of their new TV show, Canada's Global Television has not yet announced if Mary Kills People will be cancelled or renewed for season two. Is a renewal dependent on Lifetime's continued interest? How will the six-part first season perform in the Us TV ratings? Will the American audience extend the life of Mary Kills People, or will they deliver the death blow? Stay tuned.A black comedy and euthanasia drama, Mary Kills People also stars Jay Ryan, Richard Short, Lyriq Bent, Greg Bryk, Abigail Winter, Grace Lynn Kung, Katie Douglas, Alexandra Castillo, Sebastien Roberts, Lola Flanery, Natalie Lisinska, and Jess Salgueiro. The Global and Lifetime TV series centers on Dr. Mary Harris (Dhavernas). A physician and single mother, Mary also operates a mercy-killing business on the side. She deeply believes people should be in...

It's alive. Lifetime has renewed its Mary Kills People TV show for a second season. A Canadian black comedy and mercy killing drama, Mary Kills People stars Caroline Dhavernas as Dr. Mary Harris, a physician and single mother who operates a euthanasia business on the side. The Lifetime TV series also stars Jay Ryan, Richard Short, Lyriq Bent, Greg Bryk, Abigail Winter, Grace Lynn Kung, Katie Douglas, Alexandra Castillo, Sebastien Roberts, Lola Flanery, Natalie Lisinska, and Jess Salgueiro. Read More…...

Mary isn't quitting anytime soon. Recently, it was announced Global Television has renewed the TV series Mary Kills People for a second season.The dark dramedy, which airs on Lifetime in the U.S., stars Caroline Dhavernas as Mary Harris, a single mother and physician who also operates a mercy-killing business on the side. The cast also includes Jay Ryan, Richard Short, Lyriq Bent, Greg Bryk, Abigail Winter, Grace Lynn Kung, Katie Douglas, Alexandra Castillo, Sebastien Roberts, Lola Flanery, Natalie Lisinska, and Jess Salgueiro.Read More…...

Network: LifetimeEpisodes: Ongoing (hour)Seasons: OngoingTV show dates: April 23, 2017 — presentSeries status: Has not been cancelledPerformers include: Caroline Dhavernas, Jay Ryan, Richard Short, Lyriq Bent, Greg Bryk, Abigail Winter, Grace Lynn Kung, Katie Douglas, Alexandra Castillo, Sebastien Roberts, Lola Flanery, Natalie Lisinska, and Jess Salgueiro.TV show description:A Canadian black comedy-medical drama, the Mary Kills People TV show centers on Dr. Mary Harris (Dhavernas). A physician and single mother, Mary also operates a mercy-killing business on the side.She deeply believes people should be in control of their lives and their deaths. To Mary, that is liberty. Dying is not a crime.Dr. Des Bennet (Short) was Mary's co-worker at the hospital until he lost...

It's hard to imagine how any show can put a comedic spin on the topic of euthanasia, or assisted suicide.

Yet Mary Kills People Season 1 Episode 1, "Bloody Mary," manages to put a darkly humorous filter on this potential downer of a subject.

Not that they take a flippant approach at all. Dr. Mary Harris is a true believer in the compassionate nature of her side business.

It is a service and a privilege she undertakes for her patients.

We're afraid because we don't know what to expect.... but just because there's uncertainty doesn't mean that there's anything to fear

Mary Permalink: We're afraid because we don't know what to expect.... but just because there's uncertainty... Added: April 21, 2017

There's no rushing the process for Mary no matter what how often wham-bam-thank-you-doc Des might nudge her to pick up the pace.

Her patients need to be ready and willing to take that final drink.

There’s no need for a spoiler alert when talking about Caroline Dhavernas‘ new series. Her character’s big secret is right there in the title: Mary Kills People.

But unlike the protagonist of Dhavernas’ former series, Hannibal, the lead in Lifetime’s new drama ends lives for mercy — not art (or dinner).

Mary is a medical doctor who, unbeknownst to her family, provides suicide assistance to the terminally ill on the side. Season 1 already aired in Dhavernas’ native Canada, a country that recently voted to legalize the practice.

VideosHannibal‘s Caroline Dhavernas Delivers Fatal Mercy in Mary Kills People...

The Mary Kills People TV show debuts on Lifetime on April 23, 2017 at 10:00pm. The six-episode black comedy medical drama is a Canadian TV series that first aired on Global TV back January and February of this year. While Mary Kills People has not been cancelled or renewed for season two on Global, creator Tara Armstrong and star Caroline Dhavernas -- a veteran of cancelled TV series Hannibal and Wonderfalls -- are hoping for a renewal.A scripted series about euthanasia, Mary Kills People also stars Jay Ryan, Richard Short, Lyriq Bent, Greg Bryk, Abigail Winter, Grace Lynn Kung, Katie Douglas, Alexandra Castillo, Sebastien Roberts, Lola Flanery, Natalie Lisinska, and Jess Salgueiro.Read More…...

Lifetime continues to lead the way in female-produced and -distributed content with the release of its upcoming dramedy series “Mary Kills People.” The network has released an all-new trailer for the show, which is created and executive produced by Tara Armstrong. “Mary Kills People” tells the story of Dr. Mary Harris, played by Caroline Dhavernas (“Hannibal”), a loving, overworked single mother and caring ER doctor who just happens to spend her nights euthanizing patients.

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The show is just one example of Lifetime’s continued commitment to developing and distributing female-centric content. The network has been instrumental in including female-led productions and in creating opportunities for up-and-coming female artists with such productions as its critically acclaimed series “UnReal.” Lifetime will also be releasing films under its own banner, including the much-anticipated feature debut of Eleanor Coppola,...

At first glance, the exclusive trailer for Mary Kills People — as well as the title of Caroline Dhavernas’ new Lifetime drama itself — may make you think that the Hannibal alum is back on familiar, murderous ground.

After all, as the video above warns viewers, “Everywhere that Mary goes, there will be no tomorrow.”

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But appearances are a bit deceiving: The upcoming series — which premieres Sunday, April 23, at 10/9c — is actually about a medical doctor (Dhavernas) who moonlights as someone providing suicide assistance to the terminally ill. The first season,...

Bill Paxton‘s son is remembering his late father.

On Friday, 23-year-old actor James Paxton shared a touching tribute to his father on Instagram.

“Forever smiling with you,” he wrote, captioning a selfie of he and his father standing courtside at a basketball game.

On March 17, James posted a throwback photo of the two — showing Bill pushing his then-infant son on an oversized toy train.

“I’ll love you forever, Dad,” James wrote. “Could never possibly put into words how I feel about you.”

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Even if their time together on set was limited, Bill Paxton left an indelible mark on his costars.

Richard Short, 41, who stars in the Canadian series Mary Kills People, recently spoke with People Now about his time with Paxton while making a cameo on CBS’ Training Day, which starred the late actor.

“Bill was the first person to welcome me to the set,” Short revealed.

“I was only on that job for two days, and he spent the whole two days talking my ear off, telling me about everyone on set, cast, crew and really welcomed me aboard,” he added.

Back in June, James Franco starred in the remake of the 1996 slasher “Mother, May I Sleep With Danger?” for Lifetime. The film was something that traditional Lifetime movie audiences weren’t used to seeing, but it seemed to have worked out well for Franco and the network.

Now, the ever busy filmmaker is set to star in and executive produce his second Lifetime film, “High School Lover.” Not much is known about the TV movie, only that it will debut February 4. The first image, which you can see above, was also released.

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Additionally, Lifetime also announced a handful of other projects that they will be debuting and producing this year.

Currently in pre-production is “Michael Jackson: Searching for Neverland,” a movie from Suzanne de Passe which follows the iconic singer’s final years. It will star Navi,...

Euthanasia isn’t often fodder for comedies, but that looks to be the approach Lifetime is taking with “Mary Kills People,” an upcoming dramedy series starring “Hannibal” mainstay Caroline Dhavernas. The network has just picked the show up and is planning to premiere it next year.

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“Mary Kills People” went into production under the joint banner of Entertainment One and Cameron Pictures in Toronto this summer. Tara Armstrong, who previously worked as a writer on “Private Eyes,” co-executive produces and created the series. “As ‘UnReal’ drives Lifetime’s position as a destination for some of the strongest female characters on television, we are thrilled to add to our growing scripted lineup ‘Mary Kills People,’ a unique, rich drama with elements of humor and a fascinatingly complex protagonist that we are thrilled to feature on our network,” Liz Gateley of Lifetime said in a statement.

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Black Knight

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Strontium Dog gets a fan film

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