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Shane Gillis hosted his third SNL episode, delivering a monologue about weight loss and hairlines that drew mixed reviews. The show featured a cold open mocking Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and a live swearing gaffe by Gillis. Rosalía served as the musical guest.
Prime Video released a new trailer for the eight-episode limited series 'Blade Runner 2099' at New York Comic Con, premiering November 25. Set 50 years after 'Blade Runner 2049', the series depicts a world where replicants have seized dominance. The plot centers on a dying replicant detective and a human fugitive forced to partner to uncover a conspiracy that could collapse their society.
Shane Gillis accidentally swore on live television during a Dr. Seuss-inspired sketch on Saturday Night Live, prompting an immediate apology and a muted social media post.
Colin Jost portrayed Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth in a Saturday Night Live cold open mocking the return of the USS Abraham Lincoln crew after a 322-day deployment supporting the U.S. war with Iran. The sketch, which aired on October 10, 2026, satirized reported crew hardships, including eight suicide attempts and broken plumbing, alongside broader criticisms of the Trump administration's policies. James Austin Johnson appeared as RFK Jr. to mock health updates and meat recalls, while the segment referenced a controversial new Department of War logo. The real USS Abraham Lincoln returned to San Diego two days prior, having spent over 260 days at sea without a port call.
Prime Video unveiled a new trailer for the eight-episode limited series 'Blade Runner 2099' at New York Comic Con, premiering November 25. Set 50 years after 'Blade Runner 2049', the series depicts a world where replicants have seized dominance. The plot centers on a dying replicant detective and a human fugitive forced to partner to uncover a conspiracy that could collapse their society.
The cast of 'Young Sheldon' has opened up about the psychological toll of working as child actors in a new oral history book. Iain Armitage, who starred as the title character from age eight, described the experience as a 'big undertaking' but expressed gratitude for the grace shown by his co-stars. Annie Potts, who played Meemaw, acknowledged that Armitage could be 'difficult' but emphasized that the pressure of carrying the show was immense for a child. The book, 'Young Sheldon: The (Juicier-Than-Meemaw’s-Brisket) Inside Story of the Hit Comedy,' is set to release on October 20.
Universal Television confirmed that the live-action adaptation of Matt Dinniman's LitRPG novel series Dungeon Crawler Carl will begin filming in 2027. The project is currently in soft prep, with key hires and casting underway, though no premiere date has been announced. Jeff Hays, the audiobook narrator, will voice the character Princess Donut, while the lead role of Carl remains uncast.
Netflix's six-episode limited series 'Below' has debuted to mixed but generally positive reviews, with critics praising its Newfoundland setting and Josh Hartnett's performance while debating whether the runtime dilutes the creature horror elements.
Four performers, including star Oliver Stark, have sustained stunt-related injuries during Season 10 of ABC’s 9-1-1. The incidents, which occurred over recent months, have prompted scrutiny of the production’s safety protocols and schedule constraints.
Grant Morrison criticized the 'Lanterns' finale for its 'morally and legally incoherent' resolution, specifically the decision to let Hal Jordan's killer walk free. Despite this critique, the episode drew a series-high 10.5 million global viewers, with critics praising its emotional depth and handling of Black superhero succession.
Gail Lerner was fired as showrunner of the NBC sitcom 'Newlyweds' on October 9, 2026, just two weeks before its scheduled premiere. The network cited 'creative differences' as the reason for the termination. Lerner publicly announced the news via Instagram, expressing sadness but praising the cast and crew. The first six episodes were already produced under her leadership, and the series will still debut on October 23.
Prime Video has set a January 20, 2027, premiere date for its new historical drama 'Bloodaxe' and released a new teaser trailer during a panel at New York Comic Con. The series, created by Michael Hirst and his son Horatio Hirst, stars Xavier Molyneux as the 10th-century Norse raider Erik Bloodaxe and Jessica Madsen as his wife, Gunnhild. The eight-episode first season is produced by MGM Television and has already been renewed for a second season, which is currently filming in Ireland. While the show shares a creator with Hirst's previous 'Vikings' series, it is not narratively connected to those productions.
Paramount+ has renewed the animated series Avatar: Seven Havens for two additional seasons and ordered a new companion series, Avatar Kuruk: Wave of Chaos. The announcements were made at New York Comic Con, coinciding with the premiere of the first book of Seven Havens. The new series will explore the history of a past Avatar, while Seven Havens continues its story of a new Earthbender in a post-cataclysm world.
Jac Schaeffer, creator of 'WandaVision', is developing a new 'Stargate' series for Amazon MGM Studios. This follows the cancellation of a previous project led by Martin Gero. A writers' room is expected to open soon, with Joby Harold and Tory Tunnell executive producing.
Netflix's new six-episode limited series 'Below' stars Josh Hartnett as a fisherman in a dying Newfoundland town battling a giant squid. While critics praise the authentic accents and scenic beauty, reviews are mixed on the creature's screen time and the show's handling of climate themes.