TV Show Updates

All good things are worth waiting for—and the countdown for the return of This Is Us luckily just got shorter. Season five of the beloved NBC drama will kick off two weeks earlier than expected, with a two-hour premiere set for Tuesday, Oct. 27th according to Variety. The Pearsons were gearing up to originally make a comeback on November 11, however, the schedule has been shifted for viewers desperate to know what's in store for the Big Three.

Netflix Cancels 'The Dark Crystal: Age Of Resistance'




It is being reported that Netflix has cancelled The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance after only one season. The sad news comes just over a year after the puppet fantasy drama aired its freshman run of 10 episodes.
The series, which acts as a prequel to the original 1982 Jim Henson movie, garnered strong critical praise upon its release. And just this weekend, it picked up an Emmy Award for Outstanding Children's Program.
Executive producer Lisa Henson hopes to find a way to continue the story. In a released statement she said, "We can confirm that there will not be an additional season of 'The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance.' We know fans are eager to learn how this chapter of 'The Dark Crystal' saga concludes and we'll look for ways to tell that story in the future."

Starz Renews 'Power Book II: Ghost' For Season 2


Starz announced today that Power Book II: Ghost has been picked up for a second season. The good news comes just three episodes into the drama's sophomore run, which has gotten off to a solid start.
The first spin-off series in the expanding Power universe, Power Book II: Ghost picks up shortly after the events in the final episode of Power. Tasha is facing charges for the murder Tariq committed. Tariq, meanwhile, is splitting his time between earning his inheritance by going to university and hustling to pay for the defense lawyer working to get his mom out of jail. This leads Tariq to the drug game and getting mixed up with a cutthroat family - and the realization that he must become a better version of his father in order to avoid meeting a similar fate.
Look for Season 2 of Power Book II: Ghost in 2021.

'Supergirl' Ending With Season 6




The CW announced today that Supergirl will be coming to an end after its already-ordered sixth season. The news comes eight months after the superhero drama earned its now-final pickup, which will see the show return for its farewell run in 2021.

Star Melissa Benoist took to Instagram after the news broke, expressing her gratitude for being able to portray the iconic character for the past five years. She also expressed excitement for the opportunity to properly plan a conclusion to the series in advance, promising fans "one helluva final season."
Today's news makes Supergirl the second series from the DC Arrowverse to be leaving the air. Arrow concluded its run earlier this year.
Look for the sixth and final season of Supergirl to premiere in 2021 as part of The CW's midseason lineup.

The Good Doctor



ABC Announced Season 4 Release Date for – November 2, 2020

Series 2 - The wait is nearly over: In just a few weeks HBO viewers will be transported back to the wonderous world of His Dark Materials. The premium cabler released the trailer for the show’s impending sophomore season on Friday, which is slated to debut in November.

The trailer can be found here:
https://decider.com/2020/08/28/his-dark-materials-season-2-premiere-date-teaser/

Unforgotten set to return in 2021


TV cold crime drama Unforgotten has resumed filming on its fourth series, with DCI Cassie Stuart (Nicola Walker) and DI Sunny Khan (Sanjeev Bhaskar) set to return to screens in 2021.

A tweet from the official Unforgotten account read: “We’re back! #Unforgotten will return to your screens in 2021 on @ITV!”

Back Season 2 has finished filming


Good news. 11 months after filming started, and despite being held up by star Robert Webb's health issues and coronavirus, co-star David Mitchell confirmed on Twitter this week that filming has been completed.

Season 2 should air on Channel 4 in the UK later this year.

Manifest will be back next year. Rake confirmed via Twitter that the series won't return until 2021, which shouldn't come as a surprise for Manifesters given that the show also premiered in the winter last season. However, it still remains unclear how far the production shutdown amid COVID-19 will push the premiere date for these new episodes.
Full story here:
http://https://www.tvguide.com/news/manifest-season-3-spoilers-premiere-date-everything-we-know/

New "Stargate" TV Show Coming Soon?


"We are at 5 chevrons of a 7 chevron dialing sequence," says executive producer Joseph Mallozzi.
Series creator Brad Wright has been working on a new series for two years, but efforts have been slowed by COVID-19.
One possibility: a rescue mission for the Destiny from "Stargate Universe," including some catching up with the various characters before the mission.

'Harley Quinn' Renewed For Season 3




HBO Max announced today that Harley Quinn has been picked up for a third season. The animated drama, which aired its first two seasons on DC Universe, wrapped its 13-episode sophomore run in June.
The half-hour series follows the deranged Harley Quinn, who is looking to strike out on her own after breaking up with the Joker. Newly empowered, she sets out to wreak havoc on the heroes and villains of Gotham City.
Today's announcement confirmed that DC Universe will no longer be home to original scripted content, and will instead transition to a premium comics service known as DC Universe Infinite, that will launch early next year.
Look for Season 3 of Harley Quinn on HBO Max in 2021.

Quibi Renews 'Die Hart'

Quibi has announced that Die Hart has been picked up for a second season, which will be titled Die Harter. The good news comes less than two months after the comedic action series made its debut on the mobile streaming service.
In the show, comedy superstar Kevin Hart plays a fictionalized version of himself. Always wanting to be an action movie star, he must learn a new set of skills before he can be cast in a life-changing role. To do so he will train at the world's top action star school, run by a crazy coach who will push him to his limits. But he'll face his fears and try to survive a series of over-the-top action sequences if he wants to achieve his dream.
Look for Season 2 of Die Hart - dubbed Die Harter - in 2021.

The Grey's Anatomy void will soon be over! Less than a month after Ellen Pompeo put her scrubs back on to kick off production for season 17 of Grey's Anatomy, ABC revealed the premiere date for the hospital drama. The show will return for a two-hour premiere on Thursday, Nov. 12. Lucky for superfans, it'll follow the season four return of Station 19 for a stay-glued-to-your-couch crossover premiere event.

'The Venture Bros.' Cancelled At Adult Swim




The long run of animated dramedy The Venture Bros. has finally come to an end. Creator Christopher McCulloch, aka Jackson Publick, confirmed the sad news to his Twitter followers this afternoon. The show aired its now-final episode in October 2018.
The series had an interesting run on Adult Swim. It premiered way back in 2003 but only ended up airing 7 seasons over the course of 17 years. The break between each season would typically be between 2 to 3 years.

A send-up of Johnny Quest, The Venture Bros. follows the misadventures of the Venture family. Its members consist of washed-up, underachieving mad scientist Dr. Rusty Venture, his incompetent teenage sons Hank and Dean, their bodyguard Brock Samson, and their arch-nemesis and supervillain The Monarch.

'Reno 911!' Renewed For Season 8




Quibi announced today that Reno 911! has been picked up for an eighth season - its second on the mobile streaming service. The good news comes four months after the improv comedy made its return TV. It had been over 10 years since the show was cancelled by its original network, Comedy Central.
Shot in a mockumentary-style, Reno 911!'s cast of comic actors portray the police officers that you would normally see on shows such as COPS. The show places much emphasis on improvisation, using only a broad outline with a minimal script.
Look for Season 8 of Reno 911! in 2021.