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The glory days of peak TV, of blank cheque commissioning, open-ended series orders and blockbuster budgets, are well and truly behind us. But even with buyers tightening their purse strings, there’s still a hunger, and with the every-expanding global streaming market, a continually-growing demand for top-notch drama.

Ahead of MIPCOM Cannes — the number one global television market which runs October 21-24 — the supply side of the scripted business is also looking strong. From big-budget period pieces to quirky indie gems, from glossy period pieces to gritty urban drama, the offerings this year are broad and deep.

Budget constraints mean there will be fewer moon-shot deals at this year’s MIPCOM — proceedurals, thrillers and star-driven projects will have an edge over riskier, niche-focused fare — but for producers who know how to crunch the numbers, there is business to be done.

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Filming has begun on Outrageous, a six-part series about the Mitford sisters, with a cast including Bessie Carter, Joanna Vanderham, Anna Chancellor, and James Purefoy.

The brand-new drama, created and written by Sarah Williams and based on Mary Lovell’s definitive biography The Mitford Girls, is made by Firebird Pictures and co-commissioned by BritBox International (for North America) and UKTV.

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Outrageous is the story of six aristocratic sisters who refused to play by the rules, their often scandalous lives making headlines worldwide. Set against the gathering storm clouds of the 1930s, masked by the decadence, frivolity, and lavishness of British high society, Outrageous will bring the full, uncensored story of the Mitford sisters to the screen for the first time – a story of family bonds and betrayals, public scandal, political extremism, love, heartache, and even imprisonment.

The show explores how and why these women,...

Eleanor Coppola, who won an Emmy for the Apocalypse Now documentary Hearts of Darkness, directed Paris Can Wait and Love Is Love Is Love and was married to Francis Ford Coppola for 61 years, died Friday at her home in Rutherford, CA. She was 87.

She also is the mother of Oscar-winning filmmaker Sofia Coppola and American Zoetrope president Roman Coppola.

Eleanor Coppola won an Emmy and a DGA Award for helming Hearts of Darkness: A Filmmaker’s Apocalypse, the 1991 documentary about the making of her husband’s seminal Vietnam War movie Apocalypse Now. The production of that 1979 classic – which won the Palme d’Or at Cannes and was nominated for the Best Picture Oscar – was plagued by problems related to budget, casting, script, the weather – a typhoon destroyed much of the set – and even an active insurgency in the Philippines, the battle with which pulled away helicopters on loan from the government.

The Completely Made-Up Adventures of Dick Turpin is a British comedy series that will have you laughing at all the horrors of 18th Century England. Created by Claire Downes, Ian Jarvis, and Stuart Lane, the Apple TV+ series shows us a comedic version of the legendary highwayman Dick Turpin, as he leaves his village and his legacy of butcher behind and goes into the murky business of robbery. The Completely Made-Up Adventures of Dick Turpin stars Noel Fielding in the titular role with Hugh Bonneville, Mark Heap, Dolly Wells, Tamsin Greig, and many more. So, if you loved the made-up and hilarious adventures of Dick Turpin, then you should check out these similar shows.

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If you loved the comedic and goofy nature of Noel Fielding’s Dick Turpin in the Apple TV+ series, then Rhys Darby’s Stede Bonnet...

Singer Kylie Minogue wants fans to “move on” from the idea that she is “unlucky” in love. The 55-year-old pop superstar has never tied the knot and called off her relationship with Paul Solomons in February after five years of dating and while she would like fans to forget about her love life, has acquiesced that there is a need for “gossip” amongst them.

“There’s a level of acceptance that that’s the way it is, and I think mostly it’s driven by, we all love a bit of gossip. It’s kind of like, what would’ve happened over the fence forever ago.” “But it would be great to move on from the ‘she’s lucky in love, she’s unlucky in love’, because it’s just not that simple,” she told Vogue Australia, reports aceshowbiz.com.

The ‘Spinning Around’ legend famously dated her ‘Neighbours’ co-star Jason Donovan...

Singer Kylie Minogue wants fans to “move on” from the idea that she is “unlucky” in love. The 55-year-old pop superstar has never tied the knot and called off her relationship with Paul Solomons in February after five years of dating and while she would like fans to forget about her love life, has acquiesced that there is a need for “gossip” amongst them.

“There’s a level of acceptance that that’s the way it is, and I think mostly it’s driven by, we all love a bit of gossip. It’s kind of like, what would’ve happened over the fence forever ago.” “But it would be great to move on from the ‘she’s lucky in love, she’s unlucky in love’, because it’s just not that simple,” she told Vogue Australia, reports aceshowbiz.com.

The ‘Spinning Around’ legend famously dated her ‘Neighbours’ co-star Jason Donovan...

Goodrem and Joshua Sasse lack chemistry as ‘opposites attract’ lovers jetting around tropical Queensland

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Love is in the Air marks Delta Goodrem’s first film role since the 2005 high school dramedy Hating Alison Ashley, in which she plays a Sandy Olsson-esque student with holier-than-thou vibes. Goodrem is more salt of the earth and more bloody Strayan as a seaplane pilot in Netflix’s very corny and saccharine romance: a galumphing heffalump of a movie that is best – and perhaps only – enjoyed by devotees of the Sydney-born performer. Most audiences will emerge from this formulaic and hammily acted production feeling like they’ve inhaled a block of cheese the size of a car battery.

Goodrem’s chirpy character Dana has Santa Claus-ish vibes, whizzing around communities off the coast of far-north Queensland to deliver parcels to people in need. I didn’t believe...

Three years into its local production effort in Australia and New Zealand, Netflix has greenlighted two new series, one feature film and one full-length documentary from Australia.

These are in addition to previously announced renewals of teen series “Heartbreak High” and “Surviving Summer” and the go-ahead for prestige book-to-series adaptation “Boy Swallows Universe” and kids animation “Eddie’s Lil Homies.”

Set in the Australian Outback, epic succession tale “Desert King” revolves around billionaire miners, traditional owners, cowboys and desert gangsters fighting over the world’s biggest cattle station the size of Wales. It’s a hot, dusty, sexy Outback Western with guns and helicopters.

It is directed by Greg McLean and created by Tim Lee and Ben Davies, with production by Paul Ranford. The series is a co-production between Easy Tiger and Ronde.

“We’re thrilled to have assembled an incredible creative team, on and off screen, to do justice to the rarely-seen world,...

Netflix has announced four new productions as it ramps up its Australia originals slate, including movie Love Is In The Air, starring Delta Goodrem as a seaplane pilot falling for the man sent to sink her business.

Shot with 8K Vista Vision in Queensland’s picturesque Whitsundays islands, the film is directed by Adrian Powers and co-produced with Jaggi Entertainment. Joshua Sasse, Steph Tisdell and Roy Billing also star in the film, which will premiere on Netflix on September 28.

The new slate also includes two series – Desert King (working title), billed as an ‘Outback Western’ and co-produced with Easy Tiger and Ronde, and crime mystery The Survivors, co-produced with Tony Ayres Productions.

Created by Tim Lee and Ben Davies, Desert King is an epic succession story revolving around billionaire miners, traditional landowners, cowboys and desert gangsters fighting over a cattle station the size of Wales. Greg McLean is directing with...

The Fox network wants the first season of the Monarch TV show to hit all the right notes. As we all know, the Nielsen ratings typically play a big role in determining whether a TV show like Monarch is cancelled or renewed for season two. Unfortunately, most of us do not live in Nielsen households. Because many viewers feel frustrated when their viewing habits and opinions aren't considered, we invite you to rate all of the first season episodes of Monarch here. *Status Update Below.

A Fox multi-generational musical drama series, the Monarch TV show stars Susan Sarandon, Trace Adkins, Anna Friel, Joshua Sasse, Beth Ditto, Meagan Holder, Inigo Pascual, Martha Higareda, and Emma Milani. The story revolves around the Romans, America's leading family of country music. The clan is headed by the tough-as-nails Queen of Country Music, Dottie Cantrell Roman (Sarandon), and her...

Fox needs new successful drama series. Last season, the renewals of some of the network's highest-rated drama series, came down to the wire. The network doesn't own them, so there's less profit. Monarch, however, is fully owned by Fox Entertainment, so even if the ratings aren't the best, this show could have a financial advantage when renewal time comes around.  Will Monarch be cancelled or renewed for season two? Stay tuned. *Status Update Below.

A multi-generational musical drama series, the Monarch TV show stars Susan Sarandon, Trace Adkins, Anna Friel, Joshua Sasse, Beth Ditto, Meagan Holder, Inigo Pascual, Martha Higareda, and Emma Milani. The story revolves around the Romans, America's leading family of country music. The clan is headed by the tough-as-nails Queen of Country Music, Dottie Cantrell Roman (Sarandon), and her beloved husband, "Texas Truthteller" Albie Roman (Adkins). Dottie and...

It was a short-lived run for the Romans’ country music dynasty, as Fox has canceled Monarch after just one season. As reported by Deadline, Monarch will not be returning for a second season. The show had gone through a number of changes since it was originally filmed during the pandemic. Initially, it was set for a January 2022 launch but was pushed back as a result of Covid-19. It was then redesigned as a shorter 11-episode series. Created by Melissa London Hilfers, the musical drama revolved around Dottie (Susan Sarandon) and Albie Roman (Trace Adkins), the heads of a country music empire, and their daughter Nicky Roman (Anna Friel), who does all she can to protect the family’s reign in country music while ensuring her own stardom. The drama also starred Joshua Sasse, Beth Ditto, Iñigo Pascual, Meagan Holder, Eva Amurri, Emma Milani, and Martha Higareda. It featured guest appearances...

Network: Fox

Episodes: 11 (hour)

Seasons: One

TV show dates: September 11, 2022 -- December 6, 2022

Series status: Cancelled

Performers include: Susan Sarandon, Trace Adkins, Anna Friel, Joshua Sasse, Beth Ditto, Meagan Holder, Inigo Pascual, Martha Higareda, and Emma Milani.

TV show description:      

A multi-generational musical drama series, the Monarch TV show was created by Melissa London Hilfers.

The story revolves around the Romans, America's leading family of country music. The clan is headed by the very talented and tough-as-nails Queen of Country Music, Dottie Cantrell Roman (Sarandon), and her beloved husband, "Texas Truthteller" Albie Roman (Adkins). Dottie and Albie have created a country music dynasty. But even though the Roman name is synonymous with authenticity, the very foundation of their success is a lie.

Fox is done with this tune. The network has cancelled the Monarch series, so there won't be a second season. The 11th and final episode aired last night.

A multi-generational musical drama series, the Monarch TV show stars Susan Sarandon, Trace Adkins, Anna Friel, Joshua Sasse, Beth Ditto, Meagan Holder, Inigo Pascual, Martha Higareda, and Emma Milani. The story revolves around the Romans, America's leading family of country music. The clan is headed by the tough-as-nails Queen of Country Music, Dottie Cantrell Roman (Sarandon), and her beloved husband, "Texas Truthteller" Albie Roman (Adkins). Dottie and Albie have created a country music dynasty, but the very foundation of their success is a lie. The heir to the crown, Nicolette "Nicky" Roman (Friel), will stop at nothing to protect her family's legacy while ensuring her own quest for stardom. Middle child Luke...

‘Monarch’, which starred Anna Friel, Trace Adkins, Susan Sarandon, Joshua Sasse and Beth Ditto, will not return for a second season. The Season 1 finale aired on December 6. The drama opened after an NFL doubleheader, debuting to a 0.8 rating among adults 18-49 with and 3.8 million total viewers, becoming most watched fall scripted premiere in three years. Monarch averaged 4.1 million multi-platform viewers across the 11 episodes as it failed to resonate with viewers, reports Variety.

The musical series, created by Melissa London Hilfers, was produced during the Covid-19 pandemic and originally was set to premiere in January 2022. Designed for a shorter run, it was then pushed to the fall.

The show follows the ‘first family of country music,’ led by Dottie Roman (Sarandon), who shockingly dies in the series premiere, despite being the face on every billboard for the show.

Over the course of the season, her husband Albie (Adkins) attempts to keep...

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Fox’s first-year series Monarch is finished.

The network canceled the family drama set in the world of country music after a single season. The show’s season — now series — finale aired Tuesday night.

Monarch had initially been slated to premiere in January 2022 with the NFL’s NFC championship game as its lead-in. A few weeks before its debut, however, Fox pulled the show from that spot and moved it to the fall, citing pandemic-related concerns that production might be interrupted.

It premiered following an NFL telecast Sept. 11 and pulled in decent ratings but was unable to keep that audience once it moved to its regular time period on Tuesday nights. Monarch was designed to have a shorter run than shows like 911 or its lead-in The Resident, but it was also Fox’s first fully owned scripted series since the network split...

“Monarch,” the country music drama starring Susan Sarandon and Trace Adkins, has been canceled after one season on Fox, IndieWire has confirmed.

The show will not return for a second season and will end after Tuesday night’s season – now series – finale.

“Monarch” aimed to be a soapy character drama in the vein of “Nashville” about The Romans, billed as the first family of country music who have built a recording dynasty across generations. But when their dynasty’s reign is put in jeopardy, the family’s matriarch Nicolette Roman (Anna Friel) stops at nothing to restore their family’s legacy.

And though the season premiere was Fox’s most-watched scripted series debut in three years, seen by 3.8 million viewers with a 0.8 score in the key demo, its remaining 10 episodes struggled and averaged far below that initial high mark. The premiere got a big bump following an NFL double header...

Fox has canceled “Monarch,” which starred Susan Sarandon as a country music diva, after one season, a network spokesperson confirmed Wednesday to TheWrap.

“We gratefully thank and appreciate the entire cast and crew for their dedication to ‘Monarch,'” the network said in a statement. Joshua Sasse, Anna Friel, Beth Ditto and Meagan Holder costarred and real country music stars, including Martina McBride, Little Big Town, Caitlyn Smith and Tanya Tucker made appearances.

The series debuted on Sep. 11, 2022, after an NFL double-header, before switching to its regular time period on Tuesdays. It was the number one drama debut for Fox’s 2022/2023 season and initially outperformed “Our Kind of People,” by 30 in the same time slot in 2021 before dipping in subsequent episodes.

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The 11-episode drama was originally set to premiere in January 2022, but was pushed to fall because of Covid.

The queen of country’s crown was too heavy for Fox.

“Monarch,” which starred Anna Friel, Trace Adkins, Susan Sarandon, Joshua Sasse and Beth Ditto, will not return for a second season. The Season 1 finale aired on Dec. 6.

The drama opened after an NFL doubleheader, debuting to a 0.8 rating among adults 18-49 with and 3.8 million total viewers, becoming Fox’s most-watched fall scripted premiere in three years. “Monarch” averaged 4.1 million multi-platform viewers across the 11 episodes as it failed to resonate with viewers.

The musical series, created by Melissa London Hilfers, was produced during the Covid-19 pandemic and originally was set to premiere in January 2022. Designed for a shorter run, it was then pushed to the fall.

The show follows the “first family of country music,” led by Dottie Roman (Sarandon), who shockingly dies in the series premiere, despite being the face on every billboard for the show. Over the course of the season,...

Fox is putting an end to the Roman family’s reign, cancelling Monarch after one season, our sister site Deadline reports. The final episode aired Dec. 6 and will now serve as the series ender.

Created by Melissa London Hilfers, Monarch starred Susan Sarandon and Trace Adkins as Dottie and Albie Roman, the king and queen of country music. Following Dottie’s complicated death in the series premiere, Monarch‘s first — and now only — season chronicled the Romans’ fight to maintain the family dynasty, all while protecting their own selfish interests.

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Exclusive: The Romans’ country music dynasty is over.

Monarch will not be returning to Fox for a second season.

The drama series, which starred Anna Friel, Trace Adkins, Joshua Sasse and Beth Ditto with Susan Sarandon, ended with Tuesday night’s season closer.

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While the series opened with a decent showing – it scored an 0.8 adults 18-49 Live+Same Day ratings and 3.8 million total viewers with its premiere in September and ranked as Fox’s most-watched fall scripted debut in three years, it struggled over its subsequent 10 episodes.

Across the season, Monarch averaged a 0.3/3 L7, up 50 from L+Sd, and 4.1 million multiplatform viewers, up +149 from L+Sd.

It wasn’t the...

Trace Adkins in the “Last Dance” season Finale episode of ‘Monarch’ (Photo © 2022 Fox Media LLC)

Fox’s first season of Monarch wraps up with an episode that promises to rip the first family of Country music apart. Season one episode 11, “The Last Dance,” will air on Tuesday, December 6, 2022 at 9pm Et/Pt.

As of December 3rd, Fox hasn’t confirmed if Monarch will be canceled or if it will be back for a second season.

Monarch stars Susan Sarandon as Dottie Cantrell Roman, Anna Friel as Nicolette “Nicky” Roman, Trace Adkins as Albie Roman, and Beth Ditto as Gigi Tucker-Roman. Joshua Sasse plays Luke Roman, Meagan Holder is Kayla Taylor-Roman, Inigo Pascual is Ace Grayson, Martha Higareda is Catt Phoenix, and Emma Milani plays Ana Phoenix.

“The Last Dance” Plot: An arrest is made in the murder; Albie is desperate for the family to come together; Jamie opens up about...

Step aside, ghost of Susan Sarandon — there’s a new redheaded queen coming to Monarch.

Confused? Well, you obviously don’t watch Fox’s country music drama, which welcomes Marcia Cross to tonight’s episode (9/8c) as ruthless executive Skyler Samms.

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Desperate Housewives‘ Marcia Cross guest stars on Fox’s Monarch season one episode 10, “Mergers and Propositions.” Episode 10 will air on Tuesday, November 29, 2022 at 9pm Et/Pt.

Monarch stars Susan Sarandon as Dottie Cantrell Roman, Anna Friel as Nicolette “Nicky” Roman, Trace Adkins as Albie Roman, and Beth Ditto as Gigi Tucker-Roman. Joshua Sasse plays Luke Roman, Meagan Holder is Kayla Taylor-Roman, Inigo Pascual is Ace Grayson, Martha Higareda is Catt Phoenix, and Emma Milani plays Ana Phoenix.

“Mergers and Propositions” Plot: Media Mogul Skyler Samms (Cross) arrives in Austin with a proposal for Luke and the future of Monarch; Tripp gives Albie an ultimatum; Nicky is torn when Wade returns to town; Gigi grows suspicious of Kayla and Luke; Ace and Ana go viral when with a performance.

Monarch Season 1 Episode 1 Preview Season 1 Episode 2 “There Can Only Be One Queen” Preview Season 1 Episode 3 “Show Them Who You Are, Baby” Preview...

Expect more backstabbing and game-changing revelations on Fox’s Monarch season one episode nine, “Confessions.” Episode nine is set to air on Tuesday, November 15, 2022 at 9pm Et/Pt.

Monarch stars Susan Sarandon as Dottie Cantrell Roman, Anna Friel as Nicolette “Nicky” Roman, Trace Adkins as Albie Roman, and Beth Ditto as Gigi Tucker-Roman. Joshua Sasse plays Luke Roman, Meagan Holder is Kayla Taylor-Roman, Inigo Pascual is Ace Grayson, Martha Higareda is Catt Phoenix, and Emma Milani plays Ana Phoenix.

“Confessions” Plot: Nicky, Gigi, and Luke discuss what they should do about Catt; Jamie pushes Albie to finish his album; Nicky blackmails Kayla; Ana is shocked when Catt confesses a secret.

Monarch Season 1 Episode 1 Preview Season 1 Episode 2 “There Can Only Be One Queen” Preview Season 1 Episode 3 “Show Them Who You Are, Baby” Preview Season 1 Episode 4 “Not Our First Rodeo” Preview Season 1 Episode 5 “Death and Christmas” Preview Season 1 Episode 6 “The Night Of…...

Martha Higareda and Anna Friel in ‘Monarch’ season 1 episode 8 (Photo © 2022 Fox Media LLC)

Expect more backstabbing and betrayals committed by members of the dysfunctional Roman family when Fox’s Monarch returns after a break for the World Series. Season one episode eight – “Crown” – premieres on Tuesday, November 8, 2022 at 9pm Et/Pt.

Monarch stars Susan Sarandon as Dottie Cantrell Roman, Anna Friel as Nicolette “Nicky” Roman, Trace Adkins as Albie Roman, and Beth Ditto as Gigi Tucker-Roman. Joshua Sasse plays Luke Roman, Meagan Holder is Kayla Taylor-Roman, Inigo Pascual is Ace Grayson, Martha Higareda is Catt Phoenix, and Emma Milani plays Ana Phoenix.

“Crown” Plot: Nicky confronts Catt; Gigi makes a splash at a press event; Ace and Ana get closer; Albie lies to Tripp to protect Nicky; Luke is concerned Jamie is getting too close to the Roman family.

Monarch Season 1 Episode 1 Preview Season 1 Episode 2 “There Can Only Be One...

Fox’s Monarch season one episode six featured the Roman sisters going head-to-head at an award show, with Nicky ultimately emerging victorious. Up next, episode seven – “About Last Night” – airing on Tuesday, October 25, 2022 at 9pm Et/Pt.

Monarch stars Susan Sarandon as Dottie Cantrell Roman, Anna Friel as Nicolette “Nicky” Roman, Trace Adkins as Albie Roman, and Beth Ditto as Gigi Tucker-Roman. Joshua Sasse plays Luke Roman, Meagan Holder is Kayla Taylor-Roman, Inigo Pascual is Ace Grayson, Martha Higareda is Catt Phoenix, and Emma Milani plays Ana Phoenix.

“About Last Night” Plot: The events leading up to the deadly night are revealed, as is the victim, leaving Albie to clean up a giant mess. Meanwhile, several weeks later, Nicky still tries to prove that she’s good enough to headline a solo tour.

Monarch Season 1 Episode 1 Preview Season 1 Episode 2 “There Can Only Be One Queen” Preview Season 1 Episode 3 “Show Them Who You Are,...

Anna Friel in ‘Monarch’ season 1 episode 6 (Photo © 2022 Fox Media LLC)

Fox’s Monarch season one episode five found Albie finally discovering why Dottie was being blackmailed while Nicky’s hubby launched a little blackmail campaign of his own. Up next, season one episode six – “The Night Of…” – airing on Tuesday, October 18, 2022 at 9pm Et/Pt and guest starring Faith Prince. Plus, Little Big Town puts in an appearance.

Monarch stars Susan Sarandon as Dottie Cantrell Roman, Anna Friel as Nicolette “Nicky” Roman, Trace Adkins as Albie Roman, and Beth Ditto as Gigi Tucker-Roman. Joshua Sasse plays Luke Roman, Meagan Holder is Kayla Taylor-Roman, Inigo Pascual is Ace Grayson, Martha Higareda is Catt Phoenix, and Emma Milani plays Ana Phoenix.

“The Night Of… Plot: The Romans await the news of the Country Music Legacy Awards nominations; Nicky & Luke meet with district attorney “Uncle” Tripp DeWitt (guest star Dw Moffat). Meanwhile, Luke...

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Airing on the Fox television network, the Monarch TV show stars Susan Sarandon, Trace Adkins, Anna Friel, Joshua Sasse, Beth Ditto, Meagan Holder, Inigo Pascual, Martha Higareda, and Emma Milani. The story revolves around the Romans, America's leading family of country music. The clan is headed by the tough-as-nails Queen of Country Music, Dottie Cantrell Roman (Sarandon), and her beloved husband, "Texas Truthteller" Albie Roman (Adkins). Dottie and Albie have created a country...

Fox’s Monarch season one episode five is getting a jump on the winter holiday season before we’ve even had a chance to celebrate Halloween. Episode five, “Death and Christmas,” featuring guest star Faith Prince will air on Tuesday, October 11, 2022 at 9pm Et/Pt.

Monarch stars Susan Sarandon as Dottie Cantrell Roman, Anna Friel as Nicolette “Nicky” Roman, Trace Adkins as Albie Roman, and Beth Ditto as Gigi Tucker-Roman. Joshua Sasse plays Luke Roman, Meagan Holder is Kayla Taylor-Roman, Inigo Pascual is Ace Grayson, Martha Higareda is Catt Phoenix, and Emma Milani plays Ana Phoenix.

“Death and Christmas” Plot: The Romans move forward with their traditional Family Christmas special. Clive blackmails Nicky, and Nicky’s publicist pushes her to go public with her romance with Wade. Meanwhile, Ace and Ana go on a date, Gigi rebels and Albie is stunned to learn what Dottie did.

Monarch Season 1 Episode 1 Preview...

Joshua Sasse is a charmer, and he certainly has his finger on the pulse when it comes to his counterpart on Monarch.

He's funny, thoughtful, and undeniably passionate about his craft, which made him a pleasure to interview.

Technically, we got to have dinner with the charming and easygoing family man, thanks to the time difference. And we got the bonus of his darling son joining the conversation too, and a top-notch Trace Adkins impression.

With so many secrets and bombshells on the hottest new primetime family soap, we were excited to pick the talented star's brain about Luke's scandalous affair, the investigation into Dottie's death, whether or not Luke will have his time behind the mic, and much more!

Check out our conversation below!

Luke is a naughty boy, and there are so many delicious secrets on Monarch. What was your reaction when you read that Luke was having...

Dottie’s sudden death and secrets about the Roman family matriarch’s past are front and center on Fox’s Monarch season one episode four. Caitlyn Smith guest stars on episode four – “Not Our First Rodeo” – airing on Tuesday, October 4, 2022 at 9pm Et/Pt.

Monarch stars Susan Sarandon as Dottie Cantrell Roman, Anna Friel as Nicolette “Nicky” Roman, Trace Adkins as Albie Roman, and Beth Ditto as Gigi Tucker-Roman. Joshua Sasse plays Luke Roman, Meagan Holder is Kayla Taylor-Roman, Inigo Pascual is Ace Grayson, Martha Higareda is Catt Phoenix, and Emma Milani plays Ana Phoenix.

“Not Our First Rodeo” Plot: Nicky makes a bold decision as she races to find a new song to perform at the Roman Family Rodeo. Meanwhile, Albie is signed by a new manager, Jamie Burke (guest star Damon Dayoub), angering Luke.

Monarch Season 1 Episode 1 Preview Season 1 Episode 2 “There Can Only Be One Queen” Preview Season...

“Monarch’s” Luke Roman (Joshua Sasse) found himself dealing with a diva situation in last week’s episode of the Fox country music drama, when backstage at his mother’s memorial service, Shania Twain (playing herself) refused to perform. Twain didn’t want to hit the stage because she and the late Dottie Roman (Susan Sarandon) were frenemies after – in this universe – Dottie stole “Man! I Feel Like a Woman.”

“Your mother was never nice to me. Bitch stole my song,” Twain quipped to Sasse’s character Luke. And the whole scene ended up being a very unique experience, Sasse said.

“It was hilarious. It was just fantastic,” Sasse told TheWrap. “We didn’t really talk before we went in, she’d just flown in from Switzerland, where she lives. And as the day happened, I was already in the dressing room waiting for it to happen, and so we...

Fox’s Monarch season one episode two brought in Shania Twain as a guest star and episode three snagged another Country music icon – Tonya Tucker – for a guest starring appearance. Episode three, “Show Them Who You Are, Baby,” will air on Tuesday, September 27, 2022 at 9pm Et/Pt.

Monarch stars Susan Sarandon as Dottie Cantrell Roman, Anna Friel as Nicolette “Nicky” Roman, Trace Adkins as Albie Roman, and Beth Ditto as Gigi Tucker-Roman. Joshua Sasse plays Luke Roman, Meagan Holder is Kayla Taylor-Roman, Inigo Pascual is Ace Grayson, Martha Higareda is Catt Phoenix, and Emma Milani plays Ana Phoenix.

“Show Them Who You Are, Baby” Plot: As Nicky prepares to perform at the “Queens of Country” concert, she learns of Clive’s (guest star Adam Croasdell) affair and is determined to turn the tables on him. Meanwhile, Luke is told the devastating truth from Nicky; Catt celebrates Ana’s signing with...

Season one of Monarch, Fox’s new Country music-driven drama, premiered on September 11, 2022 and drew in more than 10 million viewers. The show’s first episode stands as 2022’s top scripted new drama, and it also now sits as the most-watched fall scripted premiere on Fox since Prodigal Son debuted back in September 2019.

The first season continues with episode two, “There Can Only Be One Queen,” airing on September 20, 2022 and guest starring Country star Shania Twain. Episode two marks the series’ regular Tuesday at 9pm Et/Pt time period premiere.

Monarch stars Susan Sarandon as Dottie Cantrell Roman, Anna Friel as Nicolette “Nicky” Roman, Trace Adkins as Albie Roman, and Beth Ditto as Gigi Tucker-Roman. Joshua Sasse plays Luke Roman, Meagan Holder is Kayla Taylor-Roman, Inigo Pascual is Ace Grayson, Martha Higareda is Catt Phoenix, and Emma Milani plays Ana Phoenix.

“There Can Only Be One Queen” Plot: The Romans rally together after tragedy strikes.

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 lotsa shows including House of the Dragon, She-Hulk, Big Brother, The Good Fight Wife, Monarch and more!

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The Fox network wants the first season of the Monarch TV show to hit all the right notes. As we all know, the Nielsen ratings typically play a big role in determining whether a TV show like Monarch is cancelled or renewed for season two. Unfortunately, most of us do not live in Nielsen households. Because many viewers feel frustrated when their viewing habits and opinions aren't considered, we invite you to rate all of the first season episodes of Monarch here.

A Fox multi-generational musical drama series, the Monarch TV show stars Susan Sarandon, Trace Adkins, Anna Friel, Joshua Sasse, Beth Ditto, Meagan Holder, Inigo Pascual, Martha Higareda, and Emma Milani. The story revolves around the Romans, America's leading family of country music. The clan is headed by the tough-as-nails Queen of Country Music, Dottie Cantrell Roman (Sarandon), and her beloved...

Fox kicked off a country music game of thrones on Sunday with a sneak peek at the premiere of Monarch, a twisted family drama where the only thing bigger than the hair… are the secrets.

Episode 1 introduces viewers to the Romans, the self-described “first family of country music,” led by egomaniac Dottie (Susan Sarandon) and her husband Albie (Trace Adkins), who’s basically the human equivalent of a dirt road. On the surface, Dottie and Albie have the perfect life, assuming you look past her terminal cancer diagnosis, his history of cheating, and the fractured relationships they’ve cultivated with their understandably screwed-up kids.

Fox heads to the heart of Texas on Sunday night, blending country music with family squabbles and raw ambition in its new primetime drama “Monarch.”

Debuting the first of its two-episode premiere right after the Fox NFL doubleheader, “Monarch” follows the Roman family members as they strive to maintain their first family of country music status, established by matriarch Dottie Cantrell Roman (Susan Sarandon) and Albie Roman (Trace Adkins).

“So the original inspiration was I thought, ‘What if I reimagined the Romanov dynasty as a family of country stars in Austin, Texas?’” executive producer and creator Melissa London Hilfers told TheWrap of the show’s inspiration. “And I wanted it to be a big, opulent, multi-generational drama.”

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The show focuses on all of the Romans and their associates, but opens not only...

Shania Twain is still the one. On the new Fox drama Monarch, premiering Sept. 11, Twain and fellow country superstars Martina McBride, Tanya Tucker and Little Big Town make guest appearances as themselves throughout the season. Monarch stars Susan Sarandon as fictional country music legend Dottie Cantrell Roman, the head of the powerful Roman family whose scandalous dealings in and outside of the music industry are the talk of Nashville. While working with Sarandon—and an ensemble cast featuring Trace Adkins, Anna Friel and Beth Ditto—provided the bulk of the juicy drama, for Joshua Sasse, who plays Dottie's son and the CEO of Monarch Entertainment Luke Roman, it...

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It’s more a public service than a spoiler to reveal that no matter how Fox is promoting the show, polarizing Oscar winner Susan Sarandon is truly not the primary star of the new musical soap opera Monarch.

Armed with this knowledge, everybody comes out ahead. Sarandon haters can tune into Monarch without fear of an excess of Susan Sarandon; Sarandon fans, the real winners here, can safely skip Monarch entirely.

Although it obviously and rather desperately wants to be Empire only with country music, Monarch is actually just protracted mediocre karaoke. Any karaoke aficionado can tell you that mediocre karaoke is the worst karaoke of all. Bad karaoke is drunken, trashy fun. Great karaoke is entertaining and musical. Mediocre karaoke? It’s that movie with Gwyneth Paltrow and Huey Lewis. (Duets. It’s called Duets.) And Monarch wishes it was even that good.

The prospect of Susan Sarandon leading an “Empire”-style music drama set in the world of country music is an instantly alluring one. Not merely is Sarandon a compelling screen presence (one who FX’s “Feud” proved works well on TV), but the particular contours of her public image as a stalwart leftist activist would seem to rub up intriguingly against her character, a survivor in the culturally conservative world of Nashville.

Bad luck for viewers, then, that Sarandon, largely at a remove from the story for plot reasons, is such a minimally used part of Fox’s new drama “Monarch,” and that the elements that supersede her hold such little interest. Dottie Cantrell Roman and Albie Roman, played by Sarandon and Trace Adkins, are the parents to three children, two of them rival vocalists (Anna Friel and Beth Ditto); Dottie and Albie’s son (Joshua Sasse) must try to...

Grab your cowboy boots. Fox is making a major push for the upcoming premiere of “Monarch,” Variety can exclusively share.

On Thursday, Sept. 8, the “Monarch” retail pop-up shop will open in New York City on 27 Mercer Street. It will be open from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. through Sunday, Sept. 11, the premiere date.

The fully customized space will include items from many of the show’s partners including Allen’s Boots, Fret Zealot Music, Nyrelle Jewelry and Union Western Apparel. There will be a photo opportunity for fans to sit in the “Queens of Country” throne and attendees can take home a customized bandana or snapback hat.

“Monarch” pop-up in New York City

Additionally, Fox Entertainment, ReserveBar and Next Century Spirits have partnered to create TruthTeller 1839 Bourbon, based on the series’ character Albie Roman, known as the “Texas Truthteller.” The role is played by Trace Adkins. The double-barreled straight bourbon...

"Monarch", the new dramatic, country music TV series stars Trace Adkins, Beth Ditto, Anna Friel, Inigo Dominic Pascual, Susan Sarandon and Joshua Sasse, debuts September 11, 2022 on Fox:

"...'Monarch' is a multigenerational musical drama about the 'Romans'. Family is headed by 'Dottie Roman' and 'Albie Roman' who have created a country music dynasty together. 

"However, the origins of the dynasty isn't what it seems to be. Roman's daughter 'Nicky Roman' steps in and does all she can to protect the dynasty's reign in country music while ensuring her own stardom..." 

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"Monarch", the new dramatic, country music TV series stars Trace Adkins, Beth Ditto, Anna Friel, Inigo Dominic Pascual, Susan Sarandon and Joshua Sasse, debuts September 11, 2022 on Fox:

"...'Monarch' is a multigenerational musical drama about the 'Romans'. Family is headed by 'Dottie Roman' and 'Albie Roman' who have created a country music dynasty together. 

"However, the origins of the dynasty isn't what it seems to be. Roman's daughter 'Nicky Roman' steps in and does all she can to protect the dynasty's reign in country music while ensuring her own stardom..." 

Click the images to enlarge...

Shania Twain, Martina McBride, Little Big Town and Tanya Tucker are headed to Fox’s new country music soap, “Monarch”, it was announced Wednesday.

The country music stars will all make special guest appearances throughout the upcoming musical drama’s first season.

“Monarch”, which debuts Sunday, Sept. 11, follows the Roman family, headed by the talented but tough-as-nails “queen of country music” Dottie Cantrell Roman (Susan Sarandon) and her husband, “Texas Truthteller” Albie Roman (Trace Adkins).

Dottie and Albie have created a country music dynasty, but even though the Roman name is synonymous with authenticity, the very foundation of their success is a lie. When their reign as country royalty is put in jeopardy, heir to the crown Nicolette “Nicky” Roman (Anna Friel) will stop at nothing to protect her family’s legacy, while ensuring her own quest for stardom.

In a newly released trailer Wednesday, catch a first look at country A-listers Twain,...

This list of guest stars does impress us much. Country music legends Shania Twain, Martina McBride, Little Big Town and Tanya Tucker are set to guest star on the first season of Fox's Monarch. In the trailer for the new series, which stars Susan Sarandon as fictional country music superstar Dottie Cantrell Roman, the Nashville icons—who seem to be playing themselves—appear alongside regular cast members, which also include Trace Adkins, Anna Friel, Beth Ditto and Joshua Sasse. Monarch follows Dottie and her husband Albie Roman (Adkins) as they build a country music empire—but the rise to the top is filled with enough drama to fill a ten gallon hat. "I...

"Monarch", the new dramatic, country music TV series stars Trace Adkins, Beth Ditto, Anna Friel, Inigo Dominic Pascual, Susan Sarandon and Joshua Sasse, debuts September 11, 2022 on Fox:

"...'Monarch' is a multigenerational musical drama about the 'Romans'. Family is headed by 'Dottie Roman' and 'Albie Roman' who have created a country music dynasty together. 

"However, the origins of the dynasty isn't what it seems to be. Roman's daughter 'Nicky Roman' steps in and does all she can to protect the dynasty's reign in country music while ensuring her own stardom..." 

Click the images to enlarge...

Country music legends Shania Twain, Little Big Town, Tanya Tucker and Martina McBride will guest star in Fox’s upcoming musical drama “Monarch,” which features Oscar winner Susan Sarandon and multiplatinum country star Trace Adkins as country music royalty looking to defend their legacy.

The special appearances will take place throughout the first season, which is set to premiere on the channel Sunday, Sept. 11. It’ll then move to its regular time slot Tuesday, Sept. 20.

“Monarch,” the upcoming Texas-sized, multigenerational musical drama about America’s

leading family of country music also stars Golden Globe nominee Anna Friel, Joshua Sasse and Beth Ditto. The series follows the wildly talented, but tough-as-nails Queen of Country Music Dottie Cantrell Roman (Sarandon) and her beloved husband, “Texas Truthteller” Albie Roman (Adkins), who have fought to create a country music dynasty. Even though the Roman name is synonymous with authenticity, the very foundation of their success is a lie,...

(Welcome to TV, Interrupted, a series where the /Film team remembers, eulogizes, and makes a case for the revival of TV shows we loved that were canceled far too soon.)

The theme calls it out from the jump: ABC's "Galavant" is a fairy tale cliché. Created by Dan Fogelman, who reunited with "Tangled" collaborators Alan Menken and Glenn Slater, the comedy-musical series was set to move into ABC's replacement slot halfway through the fifth season of its hit fantasy show "Once Upon A Time." 

"Galavant" stars Joshua Sasse as Sir Gary Galavant, the beloved knight looking for his happily ever after, along with all that...

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