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With the Paramount+ prequel series “Dexter: Original Sin” going back in time to explore the formative experiences of 20-year-old avenging serial killer (Patrick Gibson), there’s a hope that it will help turn back the clock for the production community in Miami, which serves as the setting for both it and the original show, “Dexter” (2006-2013). Like its predecessor, “Dexter: Original Sin” does the bulk of its shooting in Los Angeles and Long Beach, but it’s still a good advertisement for what Miami has to offer producers.

“We wanted to get the full impact of the beauty and the texture and the architecture, the water and the atmosphere that is specific in Miami,” says Danielle Blumstein, co-head of production for Counterpart Studios, which produces the series with Showtime Studios. “We looked for locations that would help ground us and kind of celebrate that city.”

“Dexter” is one of several...

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Person of Interest is a sci-fi crime drama series created by Jonathan Nolan. The CBS series follows Harold Finch, a mysterious, reclusive billionaire computer programmer who developed a technology that can predict terrorist acts. He soon realizes that the machine also predicts crimes and recruits John Reese, a former spy, to help stop them from happening. Person of Interest stars Jim Caviezel, Taraji P. Henson, Kevin Chapman, Michael Emerson, Amy Acker, and Sarah Shahi. So, if you loved the thrilling stories, intense crime drama, and compelling characters in Person of Interest, here are some similar shows you should check out next.

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Burn Notice is a spy action thriller comedy-drama series created by Matt Nix. The USA Network series follows Michael Westen, a CIA spy who is suddenly dropped...

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The Recruit is a spy action adventure and comedy-drama series created by Alexi Hawley. The Netflix series follows Owen Hendricks, a young man, as he begins working for the CIA as a lawyer and soon finds himself in the middle of a dangerous situation after a dangerous woman threatens to expose the CIA’s highly classified secrets if he doesn’t fulfill her demands. The Recruit stars Noah Centineo, Laura Haddock, Aarti Mann, Colton Dunn, Fivel Stewart, Daniel Quincy Annoh, Kristian Bruun, Vondie Curtis-Hall, Teo Yoo, and Kaylah Zander. So, if you loved the thrilling action, hilarious comedy, and compelling characters in The Recruit, here are some similar shows you should check out next.

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Slow Horses is a British spy action thriller and dark comedy-drama series created by Will Smith.

Zachery Ty Bryan has been arrested and charged with second-degree domestic violence in South Carolina.

Myrtle Beach Police Department arrested the Home Improvement alum on Thursday and he was held at J. Reuben Long Detention Center in Horry County before being released Friday night on $10,000 bond, according to inmate records. He will next appear in court on March 28.

The actor’s latest arrest comes after he was sentenced to three years probation and a batterer intervention program in 2021 after pleading guilty to assaulting his girlfriend in October 2020.

He was arrested for another instance of domestic violence in July 2023 after he was reported by someone who previously had been granted a restraining order.

Bryan was last arrested in October on his second felony DUI charge, following another DUI back in February 2024. With three or more priors on his record, he could face up to three years in prison if convicted.

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Zachery Ty Bryan, who starred as the eldest son of Tim Allen’s lead on the ABC sitcom “Home Improvement,” was arrested Thursday afternoon in Myrtle Beach, S.C. and charged with second-degree domestic violence. County booking and release records indicate that the 43-year-old former actor remains in custody and is being held on a $10,000 bond.

Bryan has faced numerous run-ins with the law over the past few months. In October, the actor was arrested in Oklahoma on charges of driving under the influence and driving without a valid license. He had been arrested on a felony DUI charge and a misdemeanor contempt of court charge eight months prior.

This doesn’t mark Bryan’s first arrest on charges of domestic violence. In February 2021, he was charged with felony assault, third-degree robbery and assault in Oregon. He had been arrested for allegedly strangling his then-girlfriend, Johnny Faye Cartwright, in 2020. He...

When Monk ended its eight-season run in 2009, the series finale introduced a pivotal new character: Molly Evans, the long-lost daughter of Adrian Monk's late wife. Played by Alona Tal, Molly served as a crucial element in bringing Adrian Monk’s story full circle and solving the case of who killed Monk's wife, Trudy. When it was announced that the eccentric, mystery-solving Adrian Monk would return to solve one more case in Mr. Monk’s Last Case: A Monk Movie, fans rejoiced to see many of their favorite Monk cast and actors returning for the movie.

However, when Molly reappeared in the much-anticipated follow-up, fans quickly noticed she was being played by a different actress, Caitlin McGee.

Alona Tal Played Molly Evans In Monk’s Series Finale Alona Tal Was Brief But Memorable

In the series finale, Mr. Monk and the End, Molly Evans was introduced as a surprise revelation...

Vince Vaughn is set to return as former detective Andrew Yancy as Apple TV+ has renewed Bad Monkey for season 2.

It’s been more than a month since the first season of the comedy series concluded, but Deadline says the delay in renewing the series was due to “logistics related to relocation.” The first season of Bad Monkey was shot in Miami and the Florida Keys, but will be moving to Los Angeles for the second season. The cast and crew apparently faced a lot of weather-related challenges the first time around, plus Vaughn is based in Los Angeles. The report states that there will be pickup shots in Florida to give it the proper atmosphere.

Related Vince Vaughn reveals Jon Favreau wrote a fun script for Swingers 2 and there was almost a third film in their duo “trilogy”

The series is based on Carl Hiaasen’s novels, and while...

Exclusive: Matt Nix is developing the new drama series Vacationland at NBC alongside Tess Gerritsen (Rizzoli & Isles) and Dan Rosen.

From Universal Television, the series follows top LAPD detective Grace Chen after she resigns from her job in disgust. She retires to the quirky village of Serenity, Maine, determined to put it all behind her. When Serenity’s Sheriff is murdered, however, Grace finds herself dragged back into crime fighting by Joey, a local veterinarian and amateur sleuth determined to protect the town she loves.

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Between Grace’s big-city detective skills and Joey’s understanding of Maine, they turn out to be a surprisingly effective team … and a very unlikely pair of friends.

Nix is perhaps best known as the creator of the USA Network’s long-running series Burn Notice starring Jeffrey Donovan, Gabrielle Anwar, Bruce Campbell,...

The trailer for On Call introduces the latest police procedural from Law & Order creator Dick Wolf. Set to debut on Prime Video in the new year, On Call is described as an “adrenalized and visceral” drama. It follows a rookie and veteran officer duo who go on patrol in Long Beach, California, incorporating bodycam footage, dash-camera, and cellphone footage to form a distinctive visual experience. The cast includes Troian Bellisario and Brandon Larracuente, in addition to Full House star Lori Loughlin, ER alum Eriq La Salle, and Tulsa King's Rich Ting.

Prime Video has now released the trailer for On Call, ahead of the global premiere of all eight episodes on January 9. The two-minute trailer is set to a version of "God's Gonna Cut You Down," which was originally made famous by Johnny Cash. It largely focuses on the dynamic between Bellisario and Larracuente's characters, suggesting that the latter may...

Warning: Spoilers for the ending of Cross season 1!Prime Video brings one of James Patterson's most iconic characters to life in Cross, which has seen huge success in its debut season. The streamer had such faith in Cross season 1, in fact, that it renewed (and filmed) season 2 before the show even premiered. The effusive word-of-mouth is in large part thanks to the work of showrunner Ben Watkins (of Burn Notice fame), as well as the nuanced performances by Aldis Hodge and his talented supporting cast.

One such talent is Samantha Walkes, who takes on the role of Alex's romantic partner, Elle Monteiro. While Elle is not a character from the Cross books, she occupies a similar space to Bree by helping him move forward in his life after the death of his wife, Maria. She nearly meets a similarly tragic fate after being held hostage alongside Alex's children in the finale,...

Bonnie Hammer, a legendary TV executive who has had a hand in popular programs ranging from “This Old House” and “Zoom” to “Monk” and “Mr. Robot,” plans to leave her role as vice chairman of NBCUniversal at the end of the year, according to two people familiar with the matter, exiting after the expiration of her current contract with the company.

Hammer has been with NBCU since 2004, when Universal Television, once part of Barry Diller’s entertainment empire, merged with the NBC portfolio. In all, she has spent around 50 years in the TV business, also working for Lifetime and Boston’s public-tv outlet Wgbh. At NBCU, she has helped orchestrate the merger of some of the company’s big TV production studio assets and worked on the launch of its Peacock streaming service.

The decision not to renew her contract is hers, according to these people, and not tied to...

Remember the days when buddy cop shows were the bread and butter of American television?

From Starsky & Hutch to Miami Vice, the genre gave us mismatched partners who bickered, bantered, and ultimately brought down the bad guys.

It was escapism at its finest — a world of fast cars, sharp one-liners, and explosive finales.

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But over the years, the buddy cop genre has faded from the U.S. small screen.

Don’t worry, though; it’s alive and well — it just packed its bags and went global.

A Brief History of Buddy Cop Glory

The buddy cop formula hit its stride in the 1980s and 1990s, an era when the appeal of Lethal Weapon and Beverly Hills Cop carried over from the big screen to TV.

Shows like Starsky & Hutch and Cagney & Lacey offered variations on the theme, combining humor, action, and, occasionally, a dash of drama.

Aldis Hodge is coming to TV screens as Alex Cross, and he’s ready to crack any case.

It’s the first time ever that fans get to see the iconic character from James Patterson’s popular book series come to life on television. However, in this TV adaptation, he takes on a whole new set adventures that have never been told between the pages.

Writer and producer Ben Watkins crafted this new vision of “Cross,” which takes place in the nation’s capital of Washington, D.C., where criminals lurk during the day and the night. But no crime is too big of challenge for Cross.

Some supporting cast members include Stacie Greenwell, Sharon Taylor, Mercedes de la Zerda. Dwain Murphy, Karen Robinson, Jason Rogel, Siobhan Murphy and more. But check out the main case below.

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Plot: A pulse-pounding crime thriller that follows the investigations of brilliant forensic psychologist and DC Metro Detective Alex Cross. Together with his best friend and partner Detective John Sampson, Cross delves into the psyches of insidious murderers while fighting to protect his family from the dangers of the criminal world.

Review: After thirty-two novels and three feature films, James Patterson’s beloved character, Alex Cross, is returning for a new adaptation. With Morgan Freeman leading two films, based on Kiss the Girls and Along Came a Spider, and Tyler Perry portraying the detective in 2012’s Alex Cross, the character’s narrative exploits have been fairly well received on the big screen. For the new Prime Video series, Cross, the Patterson books serve as inspiration for the narrative rather than direct source material. Aldis Hodge leads the series as the brilliant detective who must hunt down a serial killer while maneuvering...

About six years ago, one Alex Cross passed the torch to another. In 2018, Aldis Hodge had the title role in the film Brian Banks, about a real-life star football player who was falsely accused of rape in high school and tried to make it to the NFL after he was released from prison. The great Morgan Freeman played Banks’ prison mentor, an experience Hodge describes as “awesome.” But there was one moment that especially stood out. “Mr. Freeman leaned over to our director, Tom Shadyac, and he whispered something,” Hodge recalls.

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James Patterson's most iconic detective is getting a new life with Ben Watkins at the helm in Prime Video's Cross. The Washington D.C.-based detective and forensic psychologist has been the lead of 32 novels by the bestselling author, and first made his way to the screen with 1997's Kiss the Girls, which starred Morgan Freeman as Alex Cross, which he reprised with the 2001 sequel Along Came a Spider, which was actually the first book in the series. He would later be brought back with the 2012 franchise reboot Alex Cross, which starred Tyler Perry in the titular role.

Watkins first found success on screen with his work in the spy comedy series Burn Notice, having started as a staff writer on season 1 before going on to be a story editor in season 2, executive story editor in season 3 and a writer and...

Prime Video's Cross brings the exciting characters conceived by James Petterson back to the small screen, but this wouldn't be possible without its exceptional cast. The 2024 crime drama series is directed and created by Ben Watkins, who is best known for Burn Notice (2007) and Quest to Ref (2002). Now, Cross arrives on Prime Video on November 14, 2024, with a first season that will dive into the story of Patterson's Alex Cross.

James Patterson's Alex Cross book series got their start back in 1993, and there have since been 32 books published. These stories outline the work of psychologist detective Alex Cross, who solved thrilling mysteries by diving into the minds of the worst murders. To bring Patterson's books to life, Watkins has brought actors like Aldris Hodge, Isaiah Mustafa, Juanita Jennings, Ryan Eggold, and more aboard for a thrilling, action-packed crime drama fresh from Prime Video.

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Unlike its rivals, NBCUniversal long ago developed a healthy fear of zombies.

Not the shambling, undead kind that lurch around trying to eat brains, but rather the media variety: “Undead” cable networks that long ago gave up all hopes of cultivating audiences around the clock and instead run only a few hours of original programming, coupled with seemingly endless repeats of TV favorites, like “Ridiculousness” (MTV); “Fear Factor” (Hln); or “Seinfeld” (Comedy Central).

Paramount Global and Warner Bros. Discovery, two of the bigger owners of these cable-network wraiths, haven’t had much to show for keeping them up and running. Indeed, Warner in August unveiled a massive $9.1 billion write-down of its TV assets, citing business headwinds as well as the projected loss of its lucrative agreement with the NBA to show games on its cable networks. Paramount Global followed suit, revealing a $5.98 billion impairment charge as it prepared for its acquisition by Skydance Media.

Zachery Ty Bryan was caught driving under the influence again amid a court case that may land him in jail for ten years if convicted.

All About Zachery Ty Bryan’s Recent Legal Run-ins

The ‘Home Improvement’ star is a repeat offender. In February, he was caught and arrested for DUI, and in October, he was taken into custody for the same offense.

According to the Custer County Sheriff’s Office in Oklahoma, Bryan was arrested on Friday, Oct. 25 at 8:34 a.m., for allegedly driving under the influence and carrying an expired license.

The 43-year-old’s arrest was also reported by The Oklahoman, local ABC affiliate Koco News and Fox 23 News. Oklahoma Highway Patrol is yet to issue a public comment on the arrest.

Prior to this, he was arrested on Feb. 17 for DUI and contempt of court. He was released on a $65,000 bail that same day, with a...

Home Improvement actor Zachery Ty Bryan has been arrested on his second felony DUI charge of the year.

According to Custer County Sheriff’s Office records, the star was booked Oct. 25 at 8:34 a.m. for allegedly driving under the influence and failing to produce a valid driver’s license. The charge follows his earlier DUI this year in his residence of La Quinta, Calif. in February, per reports. At the time, he was arrested for the felony charge and a misdemeanor for alleged contempt of court. Bryan was able to post $65,000 total bail for his same-day release.

Per TMZ, Bryan has three or more priors on his record and could face up to 3 years in prison if convicted. The report also alleged Bryan refused to submit to a sobriety test and was involved in an accident that resulted in property damage.

This news follows a string of legal issues...

It's been 27 years since Stargate Sg-1 began, and the talented cast has continued entertaining audiences in the years since the series concluded. The hit sci-fi TV show started with its first season in 1997 and featured stars Richard Dean Anderson, Michael Shanks, Amanda Tapping, and Christopher Judge as the titular team Sg-1. This cast continued playing their respective characters for the following years until Stargate Sg-1 ended with season 10 in 2006 (though some of the stars took breaks here and there). Of course, this wasn't the end of their careers.

2024 marks 18 years since Stargate Sg-1 season 10 came to a close, but the age of streaming means that more audiences than ever have found and fallen in love with the show. Stargate checks all the boxes for a great sci-fi, full of campy action, heroic sacrifices, leagues of aliens (both good and evil), and a team of lovable characters. Unfortunately, the stories surrounding Jack O'Neill,...

Bruce Campbell is mostly known for leading the “Evil Dead” franchise (and for popping up in every Sam Raimi movie since), a role that has proven to be both blessing and curse.

The actor, who now appears in Peacock series “Hysteria!,” told The New York Times that while the “Evil Dead” films and subsequent series “Ash vs. Evil Dead” propelled him to stardom, the franchise’s fans can make him feel a bit boxed in.

“I have nothing but love for the franchise. It’s the gift that keeps on giving. It got me into the business,” Campbell said, adding, “I’m more constricted by fans than the industry.”

Campbell continued, “They’re not going to watch ‘Burn Notice’ because spy shows aren’t their bag. And the guys who watch ‘Burn Notice,’ they’re not necessarily horror fans. You’re going to know me from what you’ve watched me in.

Bruce Campbell is a police chief in a small town where evil and madness is starting to take root in Hysteria!. Campbell is arguably best known for his work in the horror genre as Ash Williams in Sam Raimi's Evil Dead franchise, having starred as the character in three films, a post-credits cameo and the three-season TV show continuation, Ash vs. Evil Dead. Beyond the franchise, Campbell has also found acclaim for his work in the horror-comedy Bubba Ho-Tep, the cult classic show The Adventures of Brisco County Jr. and as one of the main stars in the spy comedy Burn Notice across its seven-season run and prequel movie spinoff.

Campbell stars in Hysteria! as Chief Dandridge, the police chief of a fictional small town in Michigan in the 1980s who gets swept up investigating the sudden disappearance of the local varsity quarterback, including the seeming Satanic imagery left behind by the kidnappers.

New Zealand-based sales company Black Mandala has picked up all international rights to “Lake Jesup: Bonecrusher’s Revenge,” a now-completed creature feature set in the most-alligator-infested lake in the U.S.

In 2003, Lake Jesup became the setting for real-life horror story when a huge alligator, known as Bonecrusher, escaped captivity at an animal theme park Gator Galaxy and started killing people in the lake. As the body count increased it became clear that stopping the monster would require a massive hunting effort.

The film revolves around the 13-day hunt and the persistent terror caused by a vicious, trained and angry predator. The expert hunter Bubba Coggins develops a strategy to neutralize the beast. But as he does so he realizes that both he and Bonecrusher have been wronged by the greedy park owner Angus Sullivan. Bubba is required to face up to his demons and ask how far he is willing...

Bye-bye, “Bad Monkey.” The comedic mystery series starring Vince Vaughn and based on the 2013 Carl Hiaasen novel of the same name is wrapping its first season on Apple TV+ on Wednesday, Oct. 9 as it prepares to go on hiatus until a new batch of episodes is ready. The Streamable expert Tyler Hayes thought “Bad Monkey” was one of the newest hidden gems on TV when it first came out.

Until then, however, The Streamable’s experts are here to tide you over and let you now what other titles you should try in the meantime if you thought “Bad Monkey” was more fun than a barrel of…um…monkeys.

Which Other Shows Will ‘Bad Monkey’ Fans Love?

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If crime-solving and jokes attracted you to “Bad Monkey,” that’s two big reasons to give the 2006 series “Psych” a try.

There are some stories in the history of film that end up being repeated over and over again. Some of these are just simple categories like vampire, werewolf, and zombie films. Some of them get a little more granular and specific like the story of Dracula or Frankenstein’s monster. Finally, we can get even more granular and look at a specific title that has made the rounds a few times. I Am Legend by the wonderful and prolific Richard Matheson was made into three different movies with Last Man on Earth, The Omega Man, and finally I Am Legend. While King Kong and Phantom of the Opera probably have the most, Invasion of the Body Snatchers has the most consistent offerings. The 2007 iteration was a bust but the other 3 are all incredibly solid. With the 90s version turning 30 we thought it was worth seeing if it was a generic...

Exclusive: David A.R.White (God’s Not Dead), Oscar winner Cuba Gooding Jr. (Jerry Maguire), Jason Patric (Speed 2), Katrina Bowman(30 Rock), and Scott Baio (Happy Days) are leading cast in action-thriller A Line Of Fire, which is now filming in Los Angeles and Miami.

Also starring are Eve Richards (Where’s Dad), Vincent DePaul (Tesla), G-Rod (Bad Boys 4), and Samantha Lockwood (Hawaii Five-0).

The synopsis reads: “After working as a secret agent in the FBI for ten years, Jack Conry aka “Cash” left it all behind after his wife passed in order to dedicate himself to his two daughters. Despite a fulfilling life at home, Cash misses the chance to make an impact and has been considering a return to the force. The decision is made for him when his old partner’s niece Jamie calls him for help, launching Cash right back into a world of danger, corruption and intrigue.

Fresh off the premiere of its new Fox drama “Murder in a Small Town,” Jeff Wachtel’s Future Shack Entertainment shingle is ramping up its development slate — next via a first-look pact with Daily Beast chief content officer Joanna Coles. Future Shack and Coles have multiple projects in development, including a take on MSNBC anchor Katy Tur’s memoir “Rough Draft.”

Wachtel and Coles are also shopping the drama “Base Camp,” which looks at the crowded — and dangerous — queue to get to the top of Mt. Everest. Playwright and screenwriter Anchuli Felicia King is the scribe behind that project.

Additionally, Future Shack and Coles have two more scripts in the works at 20th Television. Coles, who was previously chief content officer at Hearst, was the inspiration for the Freeform drama “The Bold Type,” which she also executive produced. “She’s a phenomenal producer, but primarily a magazine editor and tastemaker,...

"He's not going to stop unless I make him stop." Prime Video has unveiled the full official trailer for their new crime thriller series titled Cross, the latest adaptation from James Patterson's thriller novels. Cross is an adaptation of the Alex Cross series, and will be streaming in 2024. Aldis Hodge stars as Alex Cross - detective and forensic psychologist, uniquely capable of digging into the psyches of killers and their victims, in order to identify—and ultimately capture—the murderers. The series is created by producer and writer Ben Watkins, and produced by Paramount Television Studios & Skydance Television. The main cast also includes Isaiah Mustafa, Juanita Jennings, Alona Tal, Samantha Walkes, Caleb Elijah, Melody Hurd, Eloise Mumford, Ryan Eggold, Mercedes de la Zerda, plus Jennifer Wigmore as Chief Anderson. It's definitely not a comedy series, this looks seriously dark and unsettling with some crazy twists and turns. Maybe even supernatural?...

Alex Cross is back with Cross Season 1, and we’re incredibly excited about it!

Prime Video has picked up Cross, an adaptation of the prolific James Patterson series. It’s a star-studded affair onscreen and off.

As one of the year’s most highly-anticipated series, we’re here to share everything you need to know about Cross and what’s to come.

(Amazon MGM Studios) Is Cross Inspired by the James Patterson Book Series?

Cross is just another in many adaptations of James Patterson‘s popular bestselling crime mystery series about a D.C. detective, Alex Cross.

The series was first introduced in 1993 and has 32 novels that complete the entire series.

It also has two novellas and at least three spinoff books in which Alex’s son, Ali, takes center stage and solves mysteries of his own.

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Author James Patterson has responded to the upcoming streaming series Cross not adapting any specific books from his series Alex Cross, starring the titular detective. The forthcoming Prime Video TV show follows Alex Cross (Aldis Hodge), a detective and forensic psychologist returning to his investigative work one year after his wife, Maria, was murdered. While season 2 of the show has already been confirmed ahead of its premiere, Hodge previously confirmed the show won't be pulling from any specific book in the series, opting instead for an original storyline.

Speaking with Entertainment Weekly, Patterson said he was excited to see Cross not rely on any of the books in the Alex Cross series to bring his character to life. The author also praised Hodge for his performance, explaining how he manages to balance the character's serious job with being a family man. Check out what Patterson had to say about the...

USA Networks upcoming television adaptation of The Rainmaker has added a Walking Dead alum to its growing cast lineup. Based on the 1995 novel of the same name by best-selling author John Grisham, the story was previously adapted as a movie starring Matt Damon and Claire Danes. Most recently, Bodkin star Robyn Cara was announced in the role of Kelly Riker, the character previously played by Danes. Meanwhile, Milo Callaghan is set to take over Damons role as Rudy Baylor, a young law school graduate who finds himself involved in a major courtroom battle.

Per Deadline, The Rainmaker has now added The Walking Deads Dan Fogler as a series regular. According to the report, Fogler is set to play Melvin Pritcher, a nurse with knowledge of an explosive secret at the heart of the shows vast conspiracy. Unlike many of the shows previous casting announcements, Foglers character appears to have no...

Hank Steinberg, a veteran writer and producer who created CBS’ “Without a Trace,” TNT’s “The Last Ship” and ABC’s “For Life,” has entered into a broadcast direct deal with Fox Entertainment.

Under the terms of the pact, Steinberg will develop new, Fox-owned scripted dramas for the network. He currently executive produces “Doc,” an upcoming medical drama based on the globally acclaimed Italian series, “Doc – Nelle tue mani” that will debut in Fox’s midseason lineup.

The series, which stars Molly Parker, follows Westside Hospital’s chief of internal and family medicine Dr. Amy Larsen, who must navigate an unfamiliar world after a brain injury erases the last eight years of her life, leaving her with no recollection of patients she’s treated, colleagues she’s crossed, the soulmate she divorced, the man she now loves and the tragedy that caused her to push everyone away. She can...

Fox Entertainment has sealed a deal with TV scribe Hank Steinberg, the exec producer behind the network’s upcoming miseason drama “Doc.” Under the agreement, the latest in what Fox calls its “broadcast direct deals,” Steinberg will develop new scripted dramas to be produced and owned by Fox for the network.

The deal was announced Thursday by Fox Television Network prexy Michael Thorn. “Hank is an invaluable creative partner and collaborator, already delivering the intense new medical procedural ‘Doc’ to the network,” Thorn said in a statement. “Expanding this relationship builds on Hank’s proven track record for creating undeniable, broad-appeal franchises, and with his incomparable voice, will bring even more incredible, unexpected entertainment to Fox’s audiences worldwide.”

Steinberg’s prolific career includes CBS’ seven-season police procedural “Without a Trace,” as well as TNT’s hit post-apocalyptic drama “The Last Ship” and ABC’s social justice legal drama “For Life.

Slow Horses is a spy thriller dark comedy-drama series written by Will Smith, Morwenna Banks, Mark Denton, and Jonny Stockwood. Based on the Slough House novel series by author Mick Herron, the Apple TV+ series follows the story of River Cartwright (Jack Lowden) as he ends up in Slough House after a botched training mission. Slough House is a part of Mi-5, but everybody there are the rejects, who aren’t capable of being real agents, they are known as Slow Horses to the rest of the agents and the head of the Slough House is Jackson Lamb (Gary Oldman), a mean old man who once was a brilliant field agent. The series follows Cartwright’s relentless drive to get out of the Slough House. So, if you loved the dark humor, intensely thrilling story, and compelling characters in Slow Horses here are some similar shows you should check out next.

Tony McFarr, a stuntman best known as the double for actor Chris Pratt in blockbusters like Jurassic World and Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2, died as the result of an irregular heartbeat due to an issue with his heart valves, the Orange County Florida Medical Examiner’s Office confirmed to Deadline.

Ruling the death accidental, the Me’s Office says McFarr died of probable cardiac dysrhythmia due to mitral valve insufficiency. Contributing factors include alcohol poisoning and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, known as Copd, a common lung condition that causes constriction of the airways and difficulty in breathing.

McFarr was found dead at his Florida home outside of Orlando on May 13. He was 47.

McFarr launched his career as an uncredited stunt double for Geoff Stults on Bones in 2011. He went on to perform as a stunt double in the films Rock of Ages, Teen Wolf, The Glades, Burn Notice and,...

Bad Monkey is a crime drama and dark comedy series created by Bill Lawrence. Based on a 2013 novel of the same name by author Carl Hiaasen, the Apple TV+ series follows the story of Andrew Yancy, a former Miami Police Department turned restaurant inspector as he gets caught up in a strange crime involving a human arm and a group of eccentric characters. Bad Monkey stars Vince Vaughn in the lead roles with Natalie Martinez, Michelle Monaghan, Meredith Hagner, Charlotte Lawrence, Zach Braff, Rob Delaney, Ronald Peet, and John Ortiz starring in supporting roles. So, if you liked the eccentric characters, comedic crimes, and murder mysteries in Bad Monkey here are some similar shows you should check out next.

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Death in Paradise is a British-French procedural crime comedy-drama series created by Robert Thorogood. The BBC One series follows a detective inspector from London as...

Vince Vaughn is having a big month with a new AppleTV+ series and getting his own star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. The comedic actor also recently made headlines when he appeared on Hot Ones and broke down why studios shy away from his brand of irreverent comedies. You can see Vaughn in a new comedy series from the creator of Ted Lasso and Shrinking Bill Lawrence called Bad Monkey. Our own Alex Maidy recently reviewed the show, saying, “Bad Monkey will appeal to fans of shows like Burn Notice and Monk, but anyone expecting this series to be a comedy version of True Detective is looking in the wrong place.”

As Vaughn gets his new star in the Hollywood Walk of Fame, he speaks with Variety about some of the projects that never came to fruition. A couple of them involve his Swingers co-star, and current Marvel/Star Wars creative,...

Who wants to travel back to a time when the most significant threat to the nation was a red-scaled demon with a bifurcated tail and great taste in music? That’s right, folks! Satanic panic is back, thanks to Peacock‘s Hysteria! teaser trailer! Hide your kids! Say your prayers! Prepare for a moral panic that is more appealing than anything you see on today’s news!

Here’s the official (and lengthy) synopsis for Hysteria!:

“What are those kids up to? Whatever it is, it can’t be good.”

That fear haunts every generation. Children of the Atomic Age went on to terrifying their families by turning on, tuning in and dropping out in the sixties. Those same “free spirits” went on to vote for Reagan and called for censorship of the “obscene” and “satanic” heavy metal bands their own kids worshiped. Now, those kids are adults who rail against pronouns,...

Over the years, many horror movies have paid homage to 1981's The Evil Dead in ways both large and small. One of the most notable entries is 2011's The Cabin in the Woods, which deconstructs the titular subgenre. Other prominent titles that pay homage to the Sam Raimi classic are Tucker & Dale vs. Evil, Wither, and My Name is Bruce.

1981's The Evil Dead has influenced the future of cinema in ways both large and small. This includes birthing the career of director Sam Raimi, who made the movie as an expansion of his 1978 short film Within the Woods, and that of star Bruce Campbell, who played the beleaguered survivor Ash Williams. Both would go on to major projects both in and out of the horror genre, with Raimi helming projects including the Spider-Man trilogy and Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness and Campbell starring in titles such as Burn Notice,...

Remember that "Saturday Night Live" sketch about "Burn Notice" where the whole joke was that everyone has heard of "Burn Notice, but no one knows what "Burn Notice" is? Well, that's kind of how I imagine a lot of people feel about "The Mentalist." Who is this Mentalist? What is a Mentalist? And, if you're a Brit like myself, why does it sound like a show about an absolute nutter?

Well, it turns out "The Mentalist" was actually a pretty popular series — not quite popular enough for our humble website to have written about it in any capacity prior to this article, but popular enough to run for 151 episodes across seven seasons. Full disclosure — in case you haven't already guessed — I have not seen "The Mentalist," but apparently a lot of people have, otherwise CBS wouldn't have renewed this crime drama six times.

Anyway, back to the question at hand: what is "The Mentalist?...

Netflix is marking some Famous Last Words with an upcoming docuseries that will feature the final major interview from beloved culture figures, TVLine has learned.

The series is borrowed from a Danish TV format that has earned acclaim for giving living notables (musicians, athletes, comedians, actors, business leaders and politicians) a chance to reflect on their lives and careers. Participating subjects will secretly film their conversations which will then remain untouched and unseen until they are aired posthumously. Guests and episodes will only be announced and released after a participant’s passing.

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Amazon Prime Video has greenlit “The Greatest,” the first-ever authorized scripted series about the life of Muhammad Ali. Jaalen Best will star as Ali while Ben Watkins, creator of Amazon’s upcoming Alex Cross series, is set as showrunner.

“The Greatest” was produced in collaboration with Ali’s estate, with his widow Lonnie Ali serving as executive producer. The series’ official description reads, “The amazing victories and defeats that made Ali a legend, both in and out of the ring, have been well documented and while those landmark events will live in ‘The Greatest,’ the heartbeat of the story is fueled by all the moments that took place outside of the spotlight. The world remembers an icon, but ‘The Greatest’ is about a man, a husband, a father, a brother and a son.

Ali’s life rights were originally acquired by executive producer Josh Wakely, who brought the project to Amazon.

Amazon Prime fans who love series like Bosch or Reacher will want to check out the new crime thriller series Cross. Aldis Hodge portrays the lead character Alex Cross.

This new series is based on the James Patterson series of novels. Here is everything fans need to know now.

Cross Amazon Prime – YouTube What Is Amazon Prime’s Cross About?

What is the new Amazon Prime series Cross about? According to People, the main character Detective Alex Cross is “a detective and forensic psychologist, uniquely capable of digging into the psyches of killers and their victims, in order to identify – and ultimately capture – the murderers.”

Cross Is Based On James Patterson’s Novels Of The Same Name

The new Amazon Prime series Cross is based on James Patterson’s novels. The first was released in 1993. Since then, there have been 31 novels and two novellas. Patterson even wrote three books with...

Cross finally gets a release date on Prime Video, being set for a November 14 premiere. The streamer also shared a new poster for the James Patterson show adaptation featuring a stylish new look at Aldis Hodge in the titular role. With the recent success of similar novel adaptations and Patterson's own vote of confidence in the show, Cross could very well be the best take on the character yet.

Over four years after the show was first announced to be in the works, Cross has finally landed a release date at Prime Video. The upcoming show marks the fourth major adaptation of the James Patterson novel character, following the Morgan Freeman-led Kiss the Girls and Along Came a Spider, as well as the Tyler Perry-led reboot simply titled Alex Cross. Aldis Hodge is set to lead the Cross cast in the titular role, with Cross set to...

Alex Cross, the brilliant detective and forensic psychologist created by bestselling author James Patterson, is set to make his return to screens this fall. Prime Video has announced that its new series “Cross,” starring Aldis Hodge in the titular role, will premiere globally on November 14, 2023.

The eight-episode series, described as an “edgy, intense, and twisted thriller,” marks the character’s first screen appearance since 2012. Hodge, known for his recent role in “Black Adam,” follows in the footsteps of Morgan Freeman and Tyler Perry, who previously portrayed the iconic detective in film adaptations.

Ben Watkins, creator of the popular series “Burn Notice,” serves as showrunner and executive producer for “Cross.” The show promises to delve deep into the psyche of both criminals and victims, showcasing Alex Cross’s unique ability to identify and outmaneuver the killers he pursues.

Joining Hodge in the cast are Isaiah Mustafa, Juanita Jennings, Alona Tal, and Ryan Eggold,...

Jonathan Frakes is a beloved director, with a prolific career in television, including directing episodes in Star Trek and other shows. Frakes directed iconic episodes like "The Offspring" in Tng and has also worked on films like Clockstoppers and Thunderbirds. Frakes has directed episodes in popular shows like Roswell, Dollhouse, Castle, Burn Notice, Agents of Shield, Falling Skies, and NCIS: Los Angeles.

Jonathan Frakes is one the most beloved directors of Star Trek, but he is also an incredibly prolific director across television. Frakes' directing career began on Star Trek: The Next Generation, where he occasionally took a break from starring as Commander William Riker to step behind the camera. Frakes directing debut was Tng season 3, episode 16, "The Offspring," which focused on Lt. Commander Data (Brent Spiner) and his attempt to create a child. With its compelling premise and heartbreaking ending, "The Offspring" remains one of the most highly-praised episodes of Tng.

There's something magical about "Blue Sky" television.

The stakes were high, but the love and appreciation for character-driven stories were even higher.

Inarguably, USA Network gave us one of the best eras of television, and it is now leaving us nostalgic and longing for a repeat.

Chasing After Nostalgia: Blue Sky Appeal is Undeniable

Is there a yearning for "Blue Sky" shows? Resoundingly, yes!

If it wasn't already evident that people still long for this particular television format years later, we needn't look further than the Suits Renaissance on Netflix.

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Suits has garnered such massive appeal so many years after it signed off that it's become a pop-culture juggernaut.

White Collar joins the ranks of finding a whole new audience delighting in Neal and Peter's shenanigans on multiple streaming platforms.

Although, it's Netflix specifically that garners the best results and most impactful reach.

Rob Wade has been in charge of Fox for just over 18 months, a period that coincided with the fallout of the pandemic and two strikes in Hollywood.

But the Brit is optimistic that while the television business is challenging, it is starting to right size itself after a period of heavy spending by streamer rivals.

In a wide-ranging interview with Deadline, ahead of his keynote session at the Banff World Media Festival, Wade talked about the company’s recent restructure, a new windowing strategy, trying to find a “silver bullet” in animation, comedy hits and big unscripted swings.

Don’t worry, there’s also a bit of Baywatch.

“I know it’s challenging, but things are changing. We’re very much open for business, doing interesting creative deals and the business is right sizing itself, that’s a good thing. We’re trying to refocus how we do things and...

Get ready for an electrifying episode of “Sight Unseen,” airing at 9:00 Pm on Wednesday, 29 May 2024, on Pix. In Season 1, Episode 9, titled “Burn Notice,” viewers will be taken on a thrilling journey as Tess and Matt delve into the mysterious disappearance of two influencers.

In this episode, Tess and Matt find themselves embarking on an epic road trip to trace the trail of the missing influencers, who are known for documenting their van life adventures across the country. With their keen investigative skills and determination, Tess and Matt are determined to uncover the truth behind the sensational disappearance.

As they hit the road, they are joined by Sunny, whose presence adds an extra layer of intrigue to their journey. With Sunny riding shotgun on the car speakers, the trio navigates through twists and turns, following clues and unraveling secrets along the way.

As the investigation unfolds, Tess and Matt must...