For All Mankind to End with Season 6
Apple TV+ confirmed that the alternate‑history space‑race drama "For All Mankind" will conclude with a sixth season, following the May 29 return of Season 5 told from a Soviet perspective. The renewal secures a final narrative arc, likely slated for 2026, and underscores the series’ role as a marquee original for the platform. Over its run, the show has helped differentiate Apple TV+ in a crowded streaming market and contributed to subscriber growth. Its ending will close a flagship sci‑fi property while opening budget space for new ventures.
Bridgerton to Spotlight Its First Major Queer Love Story in Season 5
Netflix confirmed production of Bridgerton’s fifth season will feature its first major queer love story, starring Hannah Dodd and Masali Baduza as the central couple. The announcement follows a teaser that highlights the characters’ romance against the series’ signature Regency...
Mahershala Ali Returning to HBO for Task Season 2
Two‑time Oscar winner Mahershala Ali is returning to HBO for the second season of the crime drama "Task," joining Mark Ruffalo’s series as Eddie Barnes, a seasoned law‑enforcement figure. The first season, which debuted to solid ratings and critical praise,...
Star Trek: Starfleet Academy Canceled, Will End with Season 2 / HBO Max Confirms Hacks Is Ending / CBS Gives...
Paramount+ announced that Star Trek: Starfleet Academy will conclude with its already‑filmed second season, ending the post‑Discovery spin‑off. HBO Max confirmed the beloved comedy Hacks is winding down after four seasons, marking the platform’s shift away from legacy scripted series....
Nicholas Brendon, Buffy the Vampire Slayer Star, Dies at 54
Nicholas Brendon, the actor best known for portraying Xander Harris on the cult hit "Buffy the Vampire Slayer," died at 54. The news broke on March 21, 2026, prompting an outpouring of grief from fans and former co‑stars. Brendon’s performance...
Quentin Tarantino and Sylvester Stallone Are Teaming for a 1930s-Set Series Filming in Black and White with “1930s Cameras”
Renowned director Quentin Tarantino and legendary actor Sylvester Stallone have partnered on a new six‑episode television series set in the 1930s. The production will be shot entirely in black‑and‑white using authentic 1930s cameras to capture the era’s visual texture. Tarantino...
ABC Cancels Taylor Frankie Paul’s The Bachelorette Season
ABC announced the cancellation of the upcoming season of The Bachelorette, starring Taylor Frankie Paul, just three days before its scheduled premiere. The decision follows the release of a video allegedly showing Paul committing domestic violence against a partner. ABC...
Krysten Ritter Is Set to Star in a Series Based on Her Second Novel / Changes Announced for Daytime Emmys...
Actress Krysten Ritter will headline a dark comedy‑thriller series adaptation of her second novel "Retreat," produced by Greg Berlanti’s Berlanti Productions. The Daytime Emmy Awards announced new categories and tighter eligibility rules for the 2027 season. Netflix’s "Stranger Things" will...
Invincible's Animation Quality Is Declining as Its Story Is Hitting Its Stride / Bravo Pauses Real Housewives of Miami /...
Amazon Prime Video’s superhero series Invincible returns for a fourth season, but viewers note a noticeable dip in animation quality as the show prioritizes a tighter release window. Critics, however, praise the deeper storytelling and character development that accompany the...
Tamron Hall Renewed for Season 8 / Live-Action Scooby-Doo Series Finds Its Shaggy, Velma and Fred / Amazon Renews Cross...
Tamron Hall’s syndicated talk show has been renewed for an eighth season, with ABC‑owned stations committing to the run despite a volatile daytime market. A new live‑action Scooby‑Doo series has announced its casting for Shaggy, Velma and Fred, signaling a...
MS NOW Shakes up Its Lineup: Ali Velshi to Take over The 11th Hour
MS NOW president Rebecca Kutler announced a major schedule overhaul that will take effect in June 2026. Veteran journalist Ali Velshi will assume hosting duties for the network’s primetime analysis program, The 11th Hour. The move is part of a...
Mormon Wives Halts Filming Amid Alleged Domestic Violence Incident / Netflix Renews Free Bert / Tina Fey to Host SNL...
Production on the drama series "The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives" was suspended after police were called to an alleged domestic‑violence incident involving lead actor Taylor Frankie Paul and ex‑partner Dakota Mortensen. At the same time, Netflix announced a second‑season...
Larry David’s HBO Sketch Comedy Show Gets a Title, Will Feature Obama / White House Accuses CNN of Lying /...
Comedian Larry David is launching a new sketch comedy series on HBO, officially titled “Larry David’s America”. The show will feature a cameo by former President Barack Obama, marking a rare political figure’s participation in a comedy program. At the...
Access Hollywood, The Steve Wilkos Show and Karamo Canceled / Peacock Introduces AI Andy Cohen / Amazon Hikes Price of...
NBCUniversal announced it will cease first‑run syndication of four long‑running shows—Access Hollywood, Access Live, The Steve Wilkos Show and Karamo—signaling a retreat from a shrinking daytime market. At the same time, Peacock unveiled an AI‑generated version of Andy Cohen to...
Family Guy Spinoff Stewie Set at Fox with a Two-Season Order
Fox has ordered a new animated series centered on Stewie Griffin, the infant mastermind from Family Guy. The spinoff, created by Seth MacFarlane and longtime Family Guy writers, received a two‑season commitment from the network. Production is slated to begin...
The Fall and Rise Of Reggie Dinkins Puts Other Mockumentary Sitcoms to Shame / Will CBS News Be Folded Into...
The Cracked piece lauds the mockumentary sitcom "The Fall and Rise of Reggie Dinkins" as a benchmark for sharp, self‑referential comedy. Meanwhile, industry chatter intensifies around a potential merger that would fold CBS News into CNN, reshaping cable news ownership....
Kate Walsh to Star in CBS Family Comedy Pilot The Tillbrooks / Keith David Joins Jake Johnson’s NBC PI Comedy...
CBS is moving forward with "The Tillbrooks," a multi‑camera family sitcom pilot starring Kate Walsh as the ambitious matriarch. NBC is developing an untitled private‑investigator comedy pilot featuring Emmy‑winner Keith David as the agency head. Hulu is developing "Double or...
Disney+ Developing Tink, a Tinker Bell Live-Action Drama Series
Disney+ is developing "Tink," a live‑action drama series centered on the iconic fairy Tinker Bell. The show will move beyond Neverland, exploring her origins, relationships, and the magical realm she inhabits. Production is in early stages, with no cast or...
Doc Renewed with Another Rare 22-Episode Season / The Drew Barrymore Show Renewed for Two More Seasons / Peacock Nabs...
Fox has renewed the medical drama “Doc” for a third season, again ordering a full 22‑episode slate. The series expanded from a ten‑episode debut to 22 episodes in its second season, making the new order a rare move in today’s...
The Rookie Endures Thanks to a Massive Streaming Bump / Betty Gilpin Boards The Lowdown / Vladimir Is a “Post-Woke”...
The ABC police drama "The Rookie" has avoided cancellation after a dramatic surge in streaming viewership, with its same‑day 18‑49 audience now far exceeding the modest 350‑375k numbers that would have doomed it a decade ago. The bump, driven by...
High Potential Renewed for Season 3 as Showrunner Exits / ABC Renews 9-1-1 and 9-1-1: Nashville / Heated Rivalry Creator...
ABC’s crime dramedy High Potential has been renewed for a third season, but longtime showrunner Todd Harthan is departing to focus on the Eragon film. The network also confirmed Season 10 for 9-1-1 and a second season for its spin‑off...
Jersey Shore Franchise to End After 300+ Episodes and 17 Years / Abbott Elementary Renewed for Season 6 / Kaley...
MTV announced the final season of Jersey Shore Family Vacation, wrapping up a 17‑year reality franchise with an 18‑episode ninth season. ABC gave Abbott Elementary an early renewal for a sixth season, continuing its comedy dominance. HBO Max introduced a...
Gayle King Inks New CBS News Deal to Stay at CBS Mornings
Veteran journalist Gayle King has signed a new multi‑year agreement with CBS News, confirming she will remain co‑anchor of the network’s flagship morning program, CBS Mornings. The contract, disclosed to The Wall Street Journal, comes after weeks of speculation about...
Squid Game Expands to Celeb-Reality / House of Cards Creator Writing Game of Thrones Movie / Little House on the...
Netflix is extending the Squid Game franchise with a new celebrity‑driven reality series titled "Squid Game: The VIP Challenge." The spin‑off pits eight high‑profile VIPs against each other in games that echo the original show's deadly contests. Hosts Dylan O'Brien...
Apple TV Cancels Palm Royale After Two Seasons
Apple TV+ has cancelled the Emmy‑nominated period dramedy Palm Royale after two seasons. The series, led by Kristen Wiig, concluded its second‑season finale on January 14, 2026, but will not return for a third. Despite critical praise, the show failed...
Tessa Thompson Is Headed Back to Netflix After His & Hers Success / Deadliest Catch Deckhand Dies Amid Filming /...
Tessa Thompson is returning to Netflix to star in and executive‑produce the A24 series “Next Door,” created by Sam Boyd, the mind behind HBO’s hit “His & Hers.” In a separate development, a deckhand on the reality series “Deadliest Catch”...
SNL Shouldn't Have Used Connor Storrie for U.S. Men's Hockey "Damage Control" / Tina Fey to Host SNL UK's Launch?...
Saturday Night Live faced backlash after selecting Connor Storrie, a former U.S. men’s hockey player, to host his debut, a move many view as an attempt to deflect criticism surrounding the sport’s recent scandal. The episode also sparked speculation about...
Julia Louis-Dreyfus and Cecily Strong Team for Apple TV Nanny Squatter Series / Trump's SOTU Speech Down 11% From Last...
Apple TV+ announced a limited dramedy series titled "Nanny Squatter" starring Julia Louis‑Dreyfus and Cecily Strong, signaling the streamer’s push for premium comedy talent. Meanwhile, President Trump’s State of the Union address recorded an 11% decline in viewership compared with...
Jake Johnson to Lead NBC's P.I. Comedy Pilot / Emma Roberts to Star in Bride Wars Peacock TV Adaptation /...
Jake Johnson is set to star in NBC’s untitled private‑investigator comedy pilot, a single‑camera project from Brooklyn Nine‑Nine veterans Dan Goor and Luke Del Tredici. Peacock announced a new adaptation of the 2009 rom‑com Bride Wars with Emma Roberts in the...
Industry Renewed for a Fifth and Final Season: “Unlike some of Our Characters, We Know when to Leave a Party”
HBO and BBC have confirmed that the financial‑thriller series Industry will return for a fifth and final season, wrapping up the story that began in 2020. Season 4 concludes this Sunday, delivering the series’ penultimate arc before the planned ending. The...
Tim Daly Joins Wife Tèa Leoni on NBC's Newlyweds Pilot / Ed Skrein to Play Major Villain Baldur on God...
Tim Daly and Tèa Leoni are reuniting on NBC's new sitcom pilot "Newlyweds," a later‑in‑life romance that could add another marquee couple to the network’s comedy slate. Ed Skrein has been cast as the mythic villain Baldur in Amazon Prime...
A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms Is Saving the Game of Thrones Universe / Hilary Duff Honors Lizzie McGuire Dad...
‘A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms’ is a new limited series that seeks to revive the Game of Thrones brand by returning to a stripped‑down, character‑driven narrative. The show arrives after the original series’ final season and its spin‑off House...
Mychal Threets-Hosted Reading Rainbow Reboot Gets Sony TV Order / Peter Attia Out at CBS News / Druski Joins The...
Mychal Threets is front‑running a new Reading Rainbow reboot that has secured a 24‑episode order from Sony for broadcast and streaming. The series builds on a four‑episode digital revival released last October on Sony’s Kudzoko YouTube channel. Threets, known as...
60 Minutes to Air Anderson Cooper Segment that Was Reportedly Held up by Delays
Anderson Cooper announced his departure from CBS's 60 Minutes after a twenty‑year tenure, prompting the program to schedule his final segment for broadcast. The piece had been delayed by production and clearance hurdles, but 60 Minutes confirmed it will air...