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The ‘iCarly’ Episode Banned Due to Its Reported Insensitive Nature

Lucille Barilla — Mon, 12 Aug 2024 16:47:33 +0000

Nickelodeon‘s iCarly was one of the most popular shows on the children’s television network. The series was irreverent, hilarious, and surprisingly mired in controversy. It was filled with innuendoes that, in hindsight, appear to be somewhat inappropriate for a kids’ television series. However, one iCarly episode remains banned to this day. Can you guess which one it is?

The ‘iCarly’ episode comically portrayed mental illness

In one of the show’s stranger plotlines, iCarly had the character of Sam Puckett (Jennette McCurdy) check herself into a mental hospital. The reason? Sam realized she was in love with Freddie (Nathan Kress).

The installment ‘iLost My Mind’ was the first episode of Season 5 and followed a Season 4 cliffhanger. After the events of the episode’ iOMG,’ in which Sam declared her love for Freddie, the series was left with what appeared to be unrequited love between the teenagers.

In the Season 5 opener, Sam was tracked by Carly (Miranda Cosgrove), Freddie, and Gibby (Noah Munck) to Troubled Waters Mental Hospital. While it appeared storyline appropriate for the character to believe she had mental illness for falling for her arch nemesis of so many years, the series appeared to take a light-handed approach to those who have mental illness.

Other theories are that the storyline was too similar to Britney Spears’s mental difficulties at the same time. Therefore, that particular episode was indefinitely pulled from reruns. It is also not available to stream on Paramount Plus, where the entire iCarly catalog is housed.

However, the episode remains on the series’ DVD box sets. It is also available on Apple TV+ and YouTube, but viewers must pay to watch the installment.

The episode contained questionable moments

Nathan Kress and Jennette McCurdy on ‘iCarly’ | YouTube

On the iCarly Fandom website, further information regarding the episode was made available. More details surrounding the episode could explain why this particular installment isn’t readily visible in reruns.

According to the website, signs on the walls of the hospital include the following statements: “Friends don’t kill friends,” “Do not eat game pieces,” “Please don’t feed the patients,” “Urine is for restrooms,” “Please keep pants on,” and “Only bite food.”

Those signs tried to address what the show’s creators believed would be funny issues within a mental health facility. However, they were later deemed inappropriate and subsequently blurred out of the episode.

iCarly creator Dan Schneider was later accused of incorporating too-adult humor into his kids’ shows. Some of his former co-workers and child stars under his employ acknowledged he incorporated innuendo into his children’s programming to be funny in the docuseries Quiet on the Set: The Dark Side of Kids TV.

‘iLost My Mind’ guest-starred ‘The Big Bang Theory’ superstar

The questionable episode had Gibby (Noah Munck) interacting with one of the residents of Troubled Waters Mental Hospital, a man named Caleb. He insisted he was from the future.

Caleb was played by Jim Parsons of The Big Bang Theory. He guest-starred on the series to share some exciting news with the iCarly gang.

As Caleb Parsons insisted, “In 2041, California is going to fall into the ocean,” and “in 2029, aliens will capture Ryan Seacrest.” He also told Carly (Miranda Cosgrove) that she would someday be the vice president of the United States.

The original iCarly series ran for five seasons on Nickelodeon, beginning in 2007 and ending in 2012. A reboot aired on Paramount Plus starting in 2021. The series was canceled in 2023.

How to get help: To connect with mental health resources near you, visit the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) website.

‘Outlander’ Cast Then and Now: See How Jamie and Claire Have Changed Since Season 1

Megan Elliott — Sat, 10 Aug 2024 18:38:00 +0000

Outlander just marked a major milestone. On August 9, the steamy period drama celebrated the 10th anniversary of its series premiere.

The Starz show follows the epic romance between Claire (Caitriona Balfe), a time-traveling doctor from the mid-20th century, and Jamie (Sam Heughan) a dashing Highlander from the 18th century. Over the past decades, fans have followed Jamie, Claire, and their family and friends as they crisscrossed the globe and hopped through time, from Scotland to France to the American Colonies and beyond. Over time, plenty has changed for the couple. But their love hasn’t diminished. Instead, it’s grown stronger.

‘Outlander’ star Sam Heughan says Jamie and Claire’s relationship has grown ‘deeper’ since season 1

Jamie and Claire in ‘Outlander’ Season 1 | Starz

“The passion hasn’t changed. It’s deeper and it’s developed,” Heughan told TV Insider earlier this year. “It’s not that Fraser fire that we had in season 1 because they’ve got older, they’re grandparents now. But Jamie says multiple times that he couldn’t live without her. And we’ve seen that. He’s the most codependent person we’ve ever met. They love each other, and their love has grown to such an extent that it’s grown a family and spans across continents.”

Jamie and Claire in ‘Outlander’ Season 7B | Starz

In Outlander Season 7B, which is set to premiere on Nov. 22, Jamie and Claire are back in Scotland for the first time in years. And while they have a few more gray hairs, their feelings for each other are as strong as ever, as seen in this shot of the pair enjoying a quiet drink together.

Brianna and Roger face new challenges in the second half of ‘Outlander’ Season 7

[L-R] Brianna in ‘Outlander’ Season 2 | Brianna in ‘Outlander’ Season 7B | Starz

Things have also changed in a major way for Jamie and Claire’s daughter, Brianna (Sophie Skelton), who was first seen on the show at the end of season 2. In season 7A, she and her husband Roger (Richard Rankin) returned to the 20th century so that their daughter could get medical treatment. But their family was ripped apart when their son Jemmy was kidnapped by Brianna’s coworker Rob Cameron (Chris Fulton).

[L-R] Roger in ‘Outlander’ Season 2; Roger in ‘Outlander’ Season 7B | Starz

When we first met Roger in season 2, he’s an academic who falls hard for Bree when she visits Scotland with her mother. After Bree travels through the stones to warn Claire of her impending death at Fraser’s Ridge, Roger follows her. They eventually marry and start a family in 18th century America before returning to 1980s Scotland. But at the end of season 7A, Roger leaves Bree and goes back through the stones in an attempt to find his son. In a photo from one of Outlander’s upcoming episodes, we see him back in the 1700s.

Jamie reunites with his family in ‘Outlander’ Season 7B

[L-R] Jenny and Ian Murray in ‘Outlander’ Season 1; Jamie and Ian in ‘Outlander’ Season 7B | Starz

Jamie’s return to Scotland in the second half of Outlander’s seventh season brings with it a reunion with some of his beloved family members. That includes his brother-in-law Ian Murray (Steven Cree). In this photo, Ian is looking a little grayer than in the past, but there’s no doubt his bond with Jamie is still strong.

Jamie will also reconnect with his older sister Jenny, but Starz hasn’t released any photos of the older version of that character. However, fans can expect her to look a little different. Laura Donnelly originally portrayed Jenny, but Kristin Atherton is taking over in season 7.

[L-R] Geillis Duncan and Young Ian in ‘Outlander’ Season 3; Young Ian in ‘Outlander’ Season 7B | Starz

Ian and Jenny will also finally get the chance to see their son, young Ian (John Bell) again. But will they recognize him? In season 4, Ian was taken prisoner by the Mohawk. He eventually married a Mohawk woman and adopted many of their customs and learned the language.

[L-R] Jamie with Lord John Grey in ‘Outlander’ Season 3 | Claire and Lord John Grey in ‘Outlander’ Season 7B | Starz

The upcoming Outlander episodes will also feature the return of Lord John Grey (David Berry). The adult version of the character was introduced in season 3, when he was the governor of Ardsmuir prison, where Jamie was behind bars. The two eventually became friends and have crossed paths several times since. In a photo from season 7B, Lord John is seen talking to Claire.

Outlander Season 7B premieres Friday, Nov. 22 on Starz.

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Sarah Jessica Parker Spotted With 1 of Her Former ‘Sex and the City’ Co-Stars

Andrea Francese — Tue, 06 Aug 2024 17:43:58 +0000

While the Olympics are heating up in Paris, it’s not all about the sports. Celebrities have been flocking to the games for days, and some of the world’s biggest stars have been spotted supporting their favorite athletes. All those celebrities in one place are giving rise to plenty of reunions. Sarah Jessica Parker reunited with her Sex and the City: The Movie co-star, Jennifer Hudson, in the City of Light. The reunion has sparked rumors about Hudson reprising her role as Louise from St. Louis.

Sarah Jessica Parker and Jennifer Hudson spent time together in Paris

Jennifer Hudson and Sarah Jessica Parker were spotted together hanging out in Paris. The pair ran into each other in Paris and snapped a photo together in front of the Eiffel Tower. The photo certainly gave Carrie Bradshaw and St. Louise vibes.

Sarah Jessica Parker and Jennifer Hudson | Dimitrios Kambouris/WireImage

Hudson shared a photo from their time together on Instagram and Twitter. Hudson wasn’t shy about how she was connected to Parker. She opted to use a quote from her Sex and the City: The Movie character in the caption. In doing so, Hudson sparked rumors about her potential return to the franchise.

Will Jennifer Hudson reprise her ‘Sex and the City’ role?

Hudson has been open about her interest in reprising her role as Louise in the Sex and the City reboot. Hudson said she would be open to returning to the role shortly after And Just Like That… was announced, but she did not appear in season 1. Rumors circulated about a potential season 2 appearance, but Louise didn’t return to Carrie’s life.

Jennifer Hudson and Joshua Henry | Marcel Thomas/FilmMagic

Season 3 is still being filmed, so it’s always possible that Hudson could pop up. Fans would certainly like it. Hudson’s Instagram comment section was filled with people asking her to reprise the role or appear in a cameo. She has not replied to the comments, but considering her earlier words on the subject, it doesn’t seem like she would be against it.

When will season 3 of ‘And Just Like That…’ premiere?

While we don’t know if Louise from St. Louis will appear in season 3, we do have some basic intel about the upcoming season. We know that three new men will appear in the series in guest roles, and we can safely say Carrie and her on-again-off-again beau, Aidan Shaw, will attempt to rekindle their relationship once again. We also know that Miranda will be dating when season 3 opens.

So, when can fans watch the action? While Max has yet to release an official premiere date, the streaming service provider did share a “first look” video for what is to come in the future. And Just Like That… was included in that promo video. The season is expected to premiere in 2025. Although there is no exact date, it’s safe to assume fans can expect to see the series early rather than later in the year.

‘NCIS: Hawai’i’ Showrunners Address Cliffhanger Series Finale

Megan Elliott — Sun, 04 Aug 2024 19:27:00 +0000

When putting together the NCIS: Hawai’i Season 3 finale, the show’s writers had no idea it would end up being the series finale. As a result, the CBS drama ended on a major cliffhanger that left frustrated fans wondering what might have been.

‘NCIS: Hawai’i’ showrunners didn’t intend to end the show on a cliffhanger

In April 2024, CBS announced it was ending NCIS spinoff NCIS: Hawai’i after three seasons. The news came as a shock, including to co-showrunners Jan Nash, Christopher Silber, and Matt Bosack.

“We were obviously surprised,” the trio said in a recent joint interview with TVLine.

“If we’d known it was coming, we probably wouldn’t have ended the series on a cliffhanger,” they added. “The fact that the studio and the network didn’t stop us makes it seem like they might not have seen it coming either.”

In the NCIS: Hawai’i series finale, “Divided We Conquer,” which aired in May, Jane Tennant (Vanessa Lachey) and her team — including Sam Hanna (LL Cool J) — thwarted an attack with a bioweapon known as Compound X. After celebrating their success, Tennant headed home, where she was shocked to find Maggie Shaw (Julia White) waiting for her. Maggie was last seen in the NCIS: Hawai’i Season 2 finale when she was on the run.

“You’re probably going to need a drink for what’s coming next,” Maggie said before the credits began to roll.

What might have happened in ‘NCIS: Hawai’i’ Season 4

What was Maggie about to tell Tennant? We’ll never know for sure, but NCIS: Hawai’i showrunners say it would have had something to do with Tennant’s past.

“While not fully fleshed out, we had a general idea of where the Maggie story was going,” they said. “It would have eventually intersected with Jane Tennant’s mother, but it was also going to move back into the dark world of Tennant’s spy past, using those stories to increase our understanding of who Jane was but also to learn more about her team in the process.”

In addition to learning more about Tennant’s history, season 4 might have also involved wedding bells for Lucy (Yasmine Al-Bustami) and Kate (Tori Anderson).

“We hadn’t fully landed on what was going to happen in season 4,” the showrunners said. “But there would have been some movement. Whether it would have been a wedding, meeting families, or some other thing, we didn’t know.”

Series star Lachey has said she’s sorry that those and other storylines won’t be explored in future seasons of NCIS: Hawai’i but that she’s glad they were able to tell the stories they did.

“I’m wishing for my crew and my cast that we all remember the Beauty of what we had… we will spread this Aloha in every direction we go,” she wrote in a May 1 Instagram post. “I wish we had more time, I’m sorry we don’t. I wish we had a proper good-bye, I’m sorry we didn’t. I know we ALL are connected deeper than any TV show.”

NCIS: Hawai’i is streaming on Paramount+.

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Miss USA 2024: How to Watch the Pageant

Megan Elliott — Sun, 04 Aug 2024 12:06:00 +0000

Controversy can’t stop Miss USA. Despite a tumultuous year marked by the abrupt resignations of both the reigning Miss USA and Miss Teen USA, the organization is moving forward and preparing to crown a new winner who will represent the U.S. at the upcoming Miss Universe pageant.

The Miss USA 2024 pageant will take place on Sunday, August 4 in Los Angeles. (The Miss Teen USA pageant was held on August 1. Addie Carver of Mississippi was named the winner.) Who will take home the crown in the 2024 Miss USA pageant? You can watch as the event airs live on The CW.

How to watch Miss USA 2024

(L-R) Ava Colindres, Miss Georgia Teen USA and Addie Carver, Miss Mississippi Teen USA onstage during the 73rd Annual Miss Teen USA pageant on August 1, 2024 | Kevin Winter/Getty Images

The 73rd Miss USA pageant will be held at the Peacock Theater in downtown Los Angeles. It airs live on Sunday, August 4 starting at 8 p.m. ET on The CW.

To find your local CW station, visit CWTV.com. The CW is also available on various devices, including Roku, Apple TV, and Amazon Fire TV. It’s also available on live TV streaming services such as YouTubeTV and Hulu + Live TV.

The preliminary Miss USA 2024 competition streams live on the Miss USA YouTube channel on August 3 starting at 6:30 p.m.

Miss USA has changed some of its rules

Miss USA 2024 will be the first contest under a new set of rules aimed at modernizing the pageant. For the first time, any adult woman can compete for the Miss USA title, regardless of age.

Previously, Miss USA contestants had to be under the age of 28. A 2022 rule change allowed married women and mothers to compete. The 2024 Miss USA delegates include a married woman (Miss Maine USA), a transgender woman (Miss Maryland USA), and a woman over the age of 40 (Miss Arizona USA).

The Miss USA pageant has been mired in controversy

Miss USA president/CEO, Laylah Rose, poses with Miss USA Noelia Voigt and Miss Teen USA UmaSofia Srivastava | Chance Yeh/Getty Images for Supermodels Unlimited

The 2024 Miss USA pageant comes a few months after Miss USA 2023 Noelia Voigt stepped down in May 2024. Miss Teen USA 2023 UmaSofia Srivastava resigned soon after.

In Voigt’s resignation letter, she described the Miss USA organization as a “toxic work environment … that, at best, is poor management and, at worst, is bullying and harassment,” NBC News reported.

Voigt said the organization did not respond appropriately when she reported an incident of sexual harassment. Voigt also accused Miss USA CEO and President Laylah Rose of “weaponizing” the mental health issues she’d faced since being crowned.

Miss USA initially responded to Voigt’s resignation with an Instagram post that did not directly address her allegations.

“We respect and support Noelia’s decision to step down from her duties,” it read. “The well-being of our titleholders is a top priority, and we understand her need to prioritize herself at this time.”

In an open letter published on May 30, Rose wrote that the “allegations of sexual harassment, toxic environment and bullying are not true.”

The latest controversy came after several years of negative publicity for the Miss USA pageant, from its association with former owner Donald Trump to claims that past president Crystle Stewart had rigged the 2022 competition in favor of winner R’Bonney Gabriel. Gabriel went on to win the 2022 Miss Universe pageant. She was the first American woman to hold the title since 2012.

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One Chicago Casting News: Changes Coming in 2024

Megan Elliott — Sat, 03 Aug 2024 18:30:00 +0000

Change is coming to the Windy City. When Chicago Med, Chicago Fire, and Chicago P.D. return to NBC in September 2024, fans will notice a few missing faces, as well as meet some new characters. Here’s what we know about cast changes for the One Chicago shows.

Dermot Mulroney joins ‘Chicago Fire’ cast

Dermot Mulroney | Dia Dipasupil/Getty Images

It was the end of an era at Chicago Fire when Chief Wallace Boden (Eamonn Walker) was promoted to Deputy Commissioner of the Chicago Fire Department at the end of season 12. The character has appeared on the show since its first season in 2012.

With Boden gone (though Walker might return as a guest star, according to Deadline), who will take his place? For now, the battalion chief role will be filled by Dom Pascal (Dermot Mulroney).

Also joining Chicago Fire in season 13 is Ka Dee Strickland. She’ll play Monica Pascal, the new chief’s estranged wife

In another change, Jake Lockett, who plays Sam Carver, and Jocelyn Hudon (Lyla Novak) have been promoted to series regulars starting in season 13. Other returning cast members include Taylor Kinney as Kelly Severide, David Eigenberg as Herrmann, Miranda Rae Mayo as Stella Kidd, Joe Miñoso as Cruz, Christian Stolte as Mouch, Daniel Kyri and Ritter, and Hanako Greensmith as Violet Mikami.

Toya Turner joins ‘Chicago P.D.’ after Tracy Spiridakos’ exit

Longtime Chicago P.D. cast member Tracy Spiridakos, who played Hailey Upton, left the show at the end of season 11.

In season 12, the show will welcome a new officer named Kiana Cook, TVLine reported. She’ll be played by Toya Turner. Turner has previously appeared on both Chicago Med and Chicago Fire, playing different characters.

Returning cast members include Jason Beghe as Voight, Marina Squerciati as Burgess, Patrick John Flueger as Ruzek, LaRoyce Hawkins as Atwater, and Benjamin Levy Aguilar as Torres.

Dominic Rains is leaving ‘Chicago Med’

Sophia Ali as Dr. Zola Ahmad and Dominic Rains as Dr. Crockett Marcel in ‘Chicago Med’ | George Burns Jr/NBC

Change is also coming to Gaffney Chicago Medical Center. Dominic Rains, who played surgeon Dr. Crockett Marcel, has left the show. He joined Chicago Med in season 5. In the season 9 finale, hospital head Sharon Goodwin (S. Epatha Merkerson) ordered Crockett to take time off following a tragedy involving a young patient, whose death reminded him of the loss of his own daughter.

Returning Chicago Med cast members for season 10 include Merkerson, Oliver Platt as Dr. Daniel Charles, and Marlyne Barrett as nurse Maggie Lockwood.

When do the One Chicago shows return to TV?

All three One Chicago shows will return to TV on Sept. 25, 2024, on NBC.

Chicago Med Season 10 premieres at 8 p.m. ET
Chicago Fire Season 13 premieres at 9 p.m. ET
Chicago P.D. Season 12 premieres at 10 p.m. ET

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Hallmark’s August 2024 Movie Schedule Includes New Movies With Autumn Reeser and Rhiannon Fish

Megan Elliott — Wed, 31 Jul 2024 21:19:00 +0000

Get ready for some romantic summer nights. Hallmark Channel’s August 2024 schedule includes premieres of five all-new movies featuring stars such as Autumn Reeser, Ian Harding, and Rhiannon Fish. Keep reading for our rundown of the Hallmark movie schedule for August 2024.

‘Junebug’

In Junebug, Autumn Reeser plays Juniper, a book editor on the cusp of turning 40. When she’s visited by an eight-year-old version of herself, she starts to question her life choices. Realizing it’s time to make a change, she starts writing again. She also connects with Alex (Aaron O’Connell), a cute artist. Juniper overcomes challenges and pushes past her insecurities to get her life back on track.

Junebug airs Saturday, August 3 at 8 p.m. ET/PT.

‘My Dreams of You’

Grace (Skyler Samuels) is a struggling novelist who’s had more luck finding temp work than getting published. One night, she starts dreaming she’s fallen for Michael (Kapil Talwalkar) an aspiring musician. But the recurring dreams are actually the result of a clerical mixup by Alura (Cecilia Lee), a new hire in Dreamland. When Grace is transported to Dreamland in an attempt to fix the error, she discovers that Michael is living nearby, and she rushes to meet him, hoping their connection also exists in real life.

My Dreams of You airs Saturday, August 10 at 8 p.m. ET/PT.

‘A Costa Rican Wedding’

Reeling from her latest breakup, Emily (Rhiannon Fish) knows that standing up as the maid of honor in her best friend Phoebe’s (Brittany Carel) Costa Rican wedding is just the distraction she needs. But the dream vacation soon turns into a nightmare when a group of monkeys steal her bag and with it, her friend’s heirloom wedding rings. Desperate to avoid ruining Phoebe’s big day, she turns to Ryan (Christopher Russell), the best man and her longtime rival, for help. By helping each other, Emily and Ryan find a way to get past their old hang-ups and look to find common ground.

A Costa Rican Wedding airs Saturday, August 17 at 8 p.m. ET/PT.

‘The Magic of Lemon Drops’

In The Magic of Lemon Drops, Lolly’s Aunt Gert gives her three magical lemon drops that allow her to experience what her life would have been like if she had made different choices and lived her unfulfilled dreams. Lyndsy Fonseca and Ian Harding star

The Magic of Lemon Drops airs Saturday, August 24 at 8 p.m. ET/PT.

‘Head Over Heels’

Rebecca Dalton and Olivier Renaud star in Head Over Heels, which follows suburban-girl-at-heart Addison, who must prove herself in the world of high-end fashion footwear when she lands a life-changing internship ahead of New York Fashion Week. Addison is determined to maintain her integrity and her family values while forging a path to success and romance. But as she’s trying to make her dreams come true, she falls head over heels in love.

Head Over Heels airs Saturday, August 24 at 8 p.m. ET/PT.

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‘And Just Like That…’ Fans Are Left With a Funeral Scene Mystery Once Again

Andrea Francese — Mon, 29 Jul 2024 02:19:00 +0000

The cast of And Just Like That has been spotted more than once dressed in all black. A casting call for funeral extras and the somber attire seen on set make it clear that a death will occur in And Just Like That… season 3. This won’t be the first time in the show’s history that fans have a funeral mystery to solve before the season premiere. So, who dies in the iconic reboot this time?

‘And Just Like That…’ viewers have theories about the season 3 funeral

While the mystery surrounding which character will die seems to deepen, fans are taking their theories online. Fans appear to be split into two camps. Some viewers believe that the death will be significant, while others think that the funeral scene will be largely inconsequential in the grand scheme of the storyline.

Sara Ramirez as Che Diaz | Craig Blankenhorn/Max

Several Reddit users have theorized that the show might do away with Che Diaz by killing off the character. Sara Ramirez will not be returning to portray Miranda Hobbes’ ex. It would be a tidy way to draw a close to the character. Some believe Steve Brady may have died, while others argue that the funeral will be for an extended family member of Lisa Todd Wexley. Some viewers wonder if the funeral will be for a never-before-seen character.

Miranda and Steve | Craig Blankenhorn / HBO Max

While anything could happen, it seems unlikely that the writers will kill off a beloved or hated main character. After all, season 1 dealt with a pretty emotional death. Mr. Big’s death made the entire first season feel incredibly heavy, and fans criticized how different the reboot was from the original series. Season 2 had a much lighter feel and was more closely aligned with the original series. It was better received by fans. If the production team is paying attention to fan sentiment, the death will serve as a throwaway scene and not a major plotline.

Could Samantha Jones be the dearly departed?

As ardent fans will remember, the And Just Like That.. cast was spotted filming a funeral before the series premiered. The scene led to speculation about which character’s demise would play out on screen. While several names were tossed around, fans eventually learned that Mr. Big had died in the show’s premiere episode. His funeral was featured in episode two.

Chris Noth as Mr. Big | Craig Blankenhorn / HBO

Many fans accurately predicted the death, but could some of those death guesses from season 1 still apply? When season 1 was being filmed, many Sex and the City fans worried that Samantha Jones would be killed off because actor Kim Cattrall was not asked to reprise her role. While it didn’t happen in season 1, Samantha may die in season 3. Cattrall insists she’s not returning to the series despite rumors to the contrary. Still, such a move would surely anger the show’s harshest critics.

For now, fans will just need to wait and see. Filming for season 3 of And Just Like That… began in May. Max has yet to announce an official release date, but the season is expected to premiere early in 2025.

Find Out When the Final ‘Blue Bloods’ Episodes Will Air on CBS

Megan Elliott — Sun, 28 Jul 2024 19:53:00 +0000

The end of Blue Bloods is fast approaching. The final episodes of the CBS cop drama will air this fall, and we have all the details about when the Reagan family will return to TV for the last time.

CBS has canceled ‘Blue Bloods’

Donnie Wahlberg and Marisa Ramirez on the set of ‘Blue Bloods’ in June 2024 | Jose Perez/Bauer-Griffin/GC Images

Last fall, CBS announced that Blue Bloods would end with its 14th season.

“Blue Bloods will forever be a beloved part of CBS’ legacy. It ruled Friday nights with unprecedented dominance since its premiere and established itself as a pillar of our winning lineup with an exceptionally devoted fan base,” said Amy Reisenbach, president of CBS Entertainment and David Stapf, president of CBS Studios, when announcing the cancellation. “We’ll be forever grateful to the legendary Leonard Goldberg for developing this signature series and to the amazing cast led by Tom Selleck.”

The final episodes of ‘Blue Bloods’ premiere in October 2024

The final, 18-episode season of Blue Bloods has been split into two parts. The first 10 episodes premiered on Feb. 16, 2024. The mid-season finale aired May 17.

The final eight episodes of Blue Bloods will premiere on Friday, Oct. 18 at 10 p.m. ET on CBS. Episodes also stream live and on-demand on Paramount+.

CBS hasn’t confirmed when the Blue Bloods series finale will air. But it seems likely that the last episode will be broadcast sometime in December 2024.

What happened in the ‘Blue Bloods’ mid-season finale?

So, where did we leave things with the Reagan family in the mid-season finale?

In “The Heart of Saturday Night,” Frank Reagan (Tom Selleck) connected with his father, former NYPD Commissioner Harry Reagan (Len Cariou), who wanted his help getting a widow’s request for benefits from the 9/11 Victim Compensation Fund approved. Jamie (Will Estes) and his wife, Eddie Janko-Reagan (Vanessa Ray), unexpectedly ended up spending their five-year anniversary undercover at a corrupt rehab facility. Meanwhile, Danny Reagan (Donnie Wahlberg) and Gormley (Robert Clohessy) were keeping an eye on rogue Detective Gus Vanderlip (guest star Aidan Quinn), who was going after those responsible for putting a rapist back on the streets.

What to expect from the last episode of ‘Blue Bloods’

CBS hasn’t released any plot details about the final episodes of Blue Bloods. But showrunner Kevin Wade says fans can expect the show to have a satisfying resolution.

“There won’t be any cliffhangers because there’s no cliff, but it ends,” Wade told TV Insider. “Anything we would do that was an open question would by definition never be answered, so we’re trying to bring character stories to a close in that one. Obviously, we have some stories, some plot, but no, it’s designed as the last one.”

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Was Blair Underwood Approached to Play Chivon Williams in ‘Sex and the City’ Before Becoming Dr. Robert Leeds?

Andrea Francese — Fri, 26 Jul 2024 03:18:00 +0000

On Sex and the City, Blair Underwood guest-starred as Dr. Robert Leeds, the sexy sports medicine doctor Miranda Hobbes briefly dated. Dr. Robert Leeds was certainly a swoon-worthy character who’d be a welcomed addition to the Max reboot. While Underwood hasn’t announced his involvement in And Just Like That…, he’s happy to discuss his participation in the original series.

Recently, Blair Underwood revealed he was offered a different part in Sex and the City but turned it down. The prevailing theory is that he was initially asked to play Chivon Williams.

Blair Underwood recently reflected on his guest role on ‘Sex and the City’

Blair Underwood was already a well-known actor when he was cast as Dr. Robert Leeds on Sex and the City. The casting team behind the series wanted him on the show. They were so interested in him joining the cast that Underwood was offered more than one part.

During a chat with A.V. Club, Blair Underwood revealed that he had been offered a different part on Sex and the City a year or so before he agreed to portray Dr. Robert Leeds. He passed on the role because he didn’t like the storyline surrounding the character. More specifically, he didn’t like the way race was factored into the character arc.

Dr. Robert Leeds and Miranda Hobbes | HBO/Sex and the City

Underwood said he agreed to take on the role of Dr. Robert Leeds because the production team assured him that the part wasn’t about his race. Instead, the storyline centered on the character’s relationship with Miranda Hobbes. Underwood told the publication that the team was true to their word. He said he enjoyed working with Cynthia Nixon and the rest of the cast. He called Nixon, who portrayed Miranda, a “sweetheart.”

Was Blair Underwood offered Chivon Williams before becoming Dr. Robert Leeds?

While Underwood didn’t reveal who he was initially asked to portray, Sex and the City aficionados will easily connect the dots. Underwood dropped plenty of clues about what part the production team had him in mind for before casting him as Dr. Robert Leeds.

Underwood noted that the calls for the two parts came about a year apart. He also revealed that the first role he was offered was directly connected to Samantha Jones and her “curiosity” about Black men. While Underwood didn’t come out and say it, it is pretty clear he was offered the role of Chivon Williams. It is the only character that fits all the clues Underwood offers up.

Who was Chivon Williams in ‘Sex and the City’?

Chivon Williams appeared in a single season 3 episode of Sex and the City. In the episode, his sister, Adeena Williams, introduced him to Samantha Jones and her group at a restaurant. Chivon then starts a romance with Samantha.

Chivon Williams | HBO/Sex and the City

While Chivon and Samantha got along just fine, his sister didn’t care for the relationship. By the end of the episode, Chivon and Samantha break up, and he is never mentioned again. Asio Highsmith portrayed Chivon. In more recent years, the episode has been heavily criticized.