TV Updates

HBO limited series 'The Third Day' debut moves to this fall


The six-part limited series created by Dennis Kelly and Felix Barrett, will now debut this fall. The show was originally scheduled to debut Monday, May 11.

The Final Season of "Empire" Cut to 18 Episodes.

Citing the Coronavirus, production ground to a halt during episode 19. Talk of Jussie Smollet's return for the final season were dashed because of pending new charges, but there is talk of a Cookie Lyon-lead spinoff series.

"Deadly Class" Cancelled; No Season Two


The SyFy Channel cited low ratings for the cancellation, but if you want to continue following the story, there are the graphic novels mentioned in this article.

'Deputy' Cancelled By Fox



Word is out this evening that Fox has cancelled Deputy after just one season. The sad news comes eight days after the western crime procedural wrapped its 13-episode freshman run, which ended up ranking as one of the network's lowest-rated dramas of the season.
The series starred Stephen Dorff as Bill Hollister, a fifth-generation lawman in Los Angeles, who is thrust into the Sheriff's job after the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department loses its elected Sheriff. While not exactly the job he wanted due to the politics involved, he soon learns that following his instincts to pursue justice at all costs is only skill required to get the job done.

'Shrill' Renewed For Season 3



Hulu announced today that Shrill has been picked up for a third season. The good news comes two months after the comedy's sophomore run, which continued to garner its share of critical praise.
Based on Lindy West's book, Shrill: Notes from a Loud Woman, the half-hour series stars Saturday Night Live alum Aidy Bryant, who executive produces and writes as well. Bryant plays Annie, a full-figured woman looking to change things up in her life - just not her body. She's more interested in earning the respect of her perfectionist boss, finding the right boyfriend, and getting along with her judgemental mother and sick father.
The streaming service has ordered another eight episodes for Season 3 of Shrill, matching the length of Season 2. Look for a return in 2021.

Storage Wars season 13 to premiere sometime in mid to late 2020.

Looks like the cliffhangers are going to have to wait. CBS drama "FBI" announced that they will be ending their season a few episodes early due to coronavirus-related shutdowns. The finale airs on Tuesday, March 31.

"The Days and Nights of Molly Dodd" Co-Star Allyn Ann McLerie Dead at 91


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'Queer Eye' Renewed For Season 6


Netflix announced today that Queer Eye has been picked up for a sixth season. The good news arrives early, as the reality series will not be releasing Season 5 until later this year.

The streaming service has been doing a good job of keeping a steady stream of episodes coming. Queer Eye has released two seasons plus a special in each of the last two years. With word that the crew has already arrived in Texas to film Season 6, it looks to be keeping its brisk pace in 2020. Season 5, which takes place in Philadelphia, will premiere this summer.

'Vida' Ending After Season 3


Starz announced today that the upcoming third season of Vida will be its last. The news comes five weeks ahead of the acclaimed drama's now-final run, which will premiere on April 26.
The series premiered in 2018 and quickly earned the year's largest Hispanic audience composition for a premium series. It was also an Audience Award winner at the 2018 SXSW Film Festival, with viewers impressed by its intriguing storytelling and strong cast. More recently, the show took home a 2019 GLAAD Media Award for Outstanding Comedy Series.
Vida follows Lyn and Emma, two Mexican-American sisters from the East side of Los Angeles who are nothing like each other. Though while their differences have caused them to become estranged, circumstances arise that force them to return to their old neighborhood and confront the past.