TV Show Updates

'Days Of Our Lives' Moving To Peacock

It was announced today that Days of our Lives will be leaving NBC for its new home on the Peacock streaming service beginning September 12. The move ends the soap opera's 57-year run on network television.
On the air for over half a century, the beloved series premiered in 1965 as a half-hour drama before expanding to a full hour a decade later. The show has won over 50 Daytime Emmy Awards and has aired over 14,000 episodes. Negotiations to keep producing new seasons have become increasingly tricky in recent years, however, with its last renewal being a two-year pickup that will see it on the air through September 2023.
Days of our Lives was the last remaining daytime soap opera on NBC. Only three others remain on other broadcast networks: 'The Young and the Restless', 'General Hospital', and 'The Bold and the Beautiful'.

'Outlander' Prequel Series Announced By Starz

Starz has announced that a prequel series to Outlander is officially in development. Titled 'Outlander: Blood of My Blood', the new drama will follow the love story of Jamie Fraser's parents, Brian Fraser and Ellen MacKenzie, giving viewers a deeper look into the vibrant world and the origin of where it all began.
The main series is currently six seasons into its run, having last aired this spring. It continues to be a strong performer in the cable network's lineup, and has already been picked up for a seventh season.

An 'Outlander' Prequel Series 'Outlander: Blood of My Blood' Is Officially In The Works. The show will follow the love story of Ellen MacKenzie and Brian Fraser, Jamie's parents.

'Weakest Link' Renewed For Season 3

NBC announced today that Weakest Link has been picked up for a third season. The good news follows a solid summer run that improved the network's Monday 10:00pm time slot performance by 30% in the 18-49 demographic and 26% in total viewership.
A revival of the 2001 original, which also aired on NBC as an adaptation of the British series of the same name, the new iteration of Weakest Link is hosted by Jane Lynch, with each episode featuring eight strangers working together answering trivia questions in an attempt to bank the highest amount of prize money. After each round they collectively vote to eliminate the one they deem to be the weakest link until only two remain. They then go head-to-head in one final round and the winner takes home the prize money.
NBC has increased the episode count for Season 3, ordering 20 episodes this time instead of the 13 it aired in Seasons 1 and 2. Look for a return during the 2022-2023 TV season.

'The Flash' Ending With Season 9

The CW announced today that The Flash will be coming to an end after its upcoming ninth season. The drama was renewed for Season 9 back in March, though there was no word that the time that it would be its last.
Currently sitting at 171 episodes, the series is one of the longest-running superhero-based TV shows of all time. Its final season will be the shortest of its run at just 13 episodes, which will bring its total to 184.
The Flash follows forensic scientist Barry Allen, who fights crime using his speedster abilities as The Flash, with help from his friends at Star Labs. Based on the DC comic, the series takes place in the same universe as fellow DC-based superhero fare on the network.
Look for the final season of The Flash in 2023.

'Good Trouble' Renewed For Season 5

Freeform announced today that Good Trouble has been renewed for a fifth season. The good news comes with a handful of episodes remaining in Season 4, which concludes later this month after another solid outing that has it ranking as one of this year's best-rated cable dramas among women 18-34.
The hour-long series premiered in 2019 as a spin-off of 'The Fosters', which ended its five-season run the year before. The show follows Mariana and Callie as they begin a new stage of their lives as young adults living in downtown Los Angeles, California. Callie is a recent graduate of law school and must figure out how to navigate the legal system while working for a conservative judge. Mariana works in the male-dominated tech world, where she must forge her own path.
Look for Season 5 of Good Trouble in 2023.

Showtime Cancels 'The First Lady'

It is being reported that The First Lady has been cancelled by Showtime after just one season. The news comes less than two months after the drama wrapped its 10-episode freshman run, which ultimately received a mixed critical reception.
The series was meant to be an anthology, with each season exploring the personal and political lives of women at the heart of the White House. Season 1 focused on the lives of Michelle Obama, Betty Ford, and Eleanor Roosevelt - from their journeys to Washington, family life, and important political contributions.

Netflix Cancels 'First Kill'

Word is out that First Kill has been cancelled by Netflix after just one season. Dominic Goodman, who plays Apollo on the show, took to Twitter with the news this afternoon, expressing gratitude to the fans. The series released its eight-episode run in June, garnering mixed reviews from critics.
Based on Victoria Schwab's short story of the same name, First Kill follows teenage vampire Juliette, who is dealing with pressure to make her first kill and establish herself among her family of legacy vampires. She turns her attention to Calliope, the mysterious new girl in school who just happens to come from an equally esteemed family of vampire hunters. Both girls quickly find out that it's much harder to kill someone you're falling for.

Mayim Bialik and Ken Jennings named permanent co-hosts of 'Jeopardy!"'


Producers for the game show have decided to keep Mayim Bialik and champ Ken Jennings in place as "Jeopardy" hosts for the foreseeable future, with the pair splitting duties. Jennings will host as the new season begins in September, as well as act as host for the Second Chance competition and Tournament of Champions, the announcement said. Bialik will host "Celebrity Jeopardy!" on ABC in primetime and will host the main show for a period of time beginning in January.

'iCarly' Renewed For Season 3

Paramount+ announced today that iCarly has been picked up for a third season. The good news comes just under two months after the revived comedy wrapped its sophomore run with a cliffhanger that seemed to tip its hand that another season was likely on the way.
The series has been going strong through its first two seasons. It premiered in 2021 to high praise from critics and quickly became one of Paramount+'s most-streamed originals. A few months ago it took home the Kids' Choice Award for Favorite Family TV Show.
The new iCarly takes place nearly a decade after the first iteration ended, following online star Carly Shay, now in her 20s, as she decides to start up her iCarly channel again. Carly must now figure out how to navigate this new stage in her life along with her friends and family.
Production on Season 3 of iCarly is slated to begin later this year, with a return expected in 2023.

'Full Frontal' Cancelled By TBS

It is being reported that TBS has cancelled Full Frontal with Samantha Bee after seven seasons. The move comes as part of the cable network's recent shift to cut back on original content.
The Emmy Award-winning show had been touted as one of television's top ad-supported late-night series among young adults, with episodes regularly garnering over 3 million viewers across linear, VOD, and digital platforms. It aired over 200 episodes during its 7-season run, with its final episode airing June 23.
Longtime 'Daily Show' correspondent Samantha Bee hosted Full Frontal, using her unique comedic voice to give a nuanced view of the country's current political and cultural issues. Additionally, international stories are covered with segments from countries such as Russia, Germany, and Iraq.

'The Wilds' Cancelled By Prime Video

It is being reported that Amazon's Prime Video has cancelled The Wilds after two seasons. The news, which comes just under three months after the drama released its sophomore run, unfortunately means the show's story will go unfinished.
The series follows a group of teenage girls from different backgrounds who become stranded on a deserted island after their plane crashes. As they fight for survival, the castaways bond and clash as they learn details about each other's lives. But while it appears they were brought together by tragic circumstances, it was no accident that these girls ended up on the island.

AMC+ Renews 'Moonhaven'

AMC+ announced today that Moonhaven has been renewed for Season 2.
Taking place a century from now, the show follows lunar cargo pilot and smuggler Bella Sway, who finds herself accused of a crime and marooned on a utopian community known as Moonhaven, which is set on a 500 square mile Garden of Eden built on the Moon. Its purpose is to find solutions to the problems that will soon end civilization on Mother Earth. Skeptical of this paradise, Bella becomes caught up in a conspiracy to gain control of the artificial intelligence responsible for Moonhaven's miracles. She teams up with a local detective to stop the forces that want to destroy Earth's last hope.
Look for Season 2 of Moonhaven in 2023.

'Miss Scarlet And The Duke' Renewed For Season 3

PBS Masterpiece announced today that Miss Scarlet and The Duke has been picked up for a third season. The British-Irish mystery drama premiered for US audiences last year as part of Masterpiece's 50th anniversary lineup, becoming an instant hit with audiences and critics.
Along with the renewal, the network announced premiere dates for the upcoming second season as well as Season 3. Season 2 will debut on October 16, while Season 3 will follow not long after on January 8, 2023.
Miss Scarlet and The Duke follows Eliza Scarlet, Victorian London's first-ever female detective, who won't let anyone stop her from keeping her late father's agency running. Thankfully she receives help from her childhood friend and professional colleague, Scotland Yard Detective Inspector William Wellington, aka The Duke.

It appears Armando Iannucci's darkly satirical HBO space comedy Avenue 5 has been canceled. Deadline Hollywood reported that it has not been renewed, the completed Season 2 has not yet been scheduled, and the cast has been released from their contracts. Some of them have moved on, signing as series regulars on new shows.