Soooooo … whatever at the end of Game of Thrones caused Kit Harington’s wife, Rose Leslie, to not speak to him for three days after he told her. So what did he say? Jon Snow lives? Jon Snow takes the Iron Throne? Jon Snow dies? Meera really is Jon’s twin sister? Bran is the Night King? (No.) Zombie Hodor takes the Iron Throne? Westeros is actually in a snowglobe owned by an autistic kid? The whole thing ends with a “TO BE CONTINUED” and George R.R. Martin smirking at the camera? Because that is the ending that would cause me to stop talking to EVERYONE for many, many, many days.
Or maybe Kit Harington told Rose Leslie how the show ended using emoticons and that’s why she didn’t speak to him for days, not that anyone would be such a monster to do such a …. oh.
Gina Rodriguez kept the secret twist from last season’s Jane the Virgin finale secret for a year and a half. That qualifies her for a role on Game of Thrones. Also, none of the Jane the Virgin characters will appear on the spinoff for at least the first season.Ā Which is a damn shame because Rogelio deserves his own series.
Of course they’re talking about a Gossip Girl reboot. OF COURSE THEY ARE. We are five minutes away from a The OC reboot, y’all.
Wait, CBS hasn’t sold all the Super Bowl ads yet? Isn’t the Super Bowl … Sunday?
Here’s a list of the least memorable Super Bowl Halftime performances. Which is definitely not a subtweet of Maroon 5, why would you even think that? But also, how isĀ ā’Indiana Jones and the Temple of the Forbidden Eye’ featuring Tony Bennett, Patti LaBelle, Arturo Sandoval, and Miami Sound Machine” not memorable???
Here is Russell Crowe as Roger Ailes. He doesn’t actually look anything like Ailes, but I think that’s probably because Roger Ailes never smiled.
Hulu is going to test a new way to deliver ads: “pause ads” that pop up only when viewers pause what they’re watching. Sounds great! LET’S DO THIS!
TCM is hosting a “31 Days of Oscar” marathon. Here’s the full list of the Academy winners they will be showcasing.
Kyle Richards and Lisa Vanderpump are having some sort of TMZ spat, if that is your thing.
Jussie Smollett has released a statement about his attack:
Beautiful People,
Let me start by saying that Iām ok. My body is strong but my soul is stronger. More importantly I want to say thank you. The outpouring of love and support from my village has meant more than I will ever be able to truly put into words. I am working with authorities and have been 100% factual and consistent on every level. Despite my frustrations and deep concern with certain inaccuracies and misrepresentations that have been spread, I still believe that justice will be served. As my family stated, these types of cowardly attacks are happening to my sisters, brothers and non-gender conforming siblings daily. I am not and should not be looked upon as an isolated incident. We will talk soon and I will address all details of this horrific incident but I need a moment to process. Most importantly, during times of trauma, grief and pain, there is still a responsibility to lead with love. Itās all I know. And that canāt be kicked out of me.
With Love, respect & honorā¦
Jussie.
His spokespeople also clarified some issues that people are claiming are suspicious about the attack: namely that he did not hand over his phone, that he had the noose around his neck when the police arrived and whether or not one of his assailants was wearing a MAGA hat. (The cops only informally asked for him to surrender the phone and he’s working on getting the phone records to them; he was preserving the evidence; he never said one was wearing a MAGA hat, but rather that he said “This is MAGA country.”) Smollett is in Los Angeles and scheduled to perform tomorrow night.
Speaking of Smollett, Ellen Page was on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert last night and she had some thoughts about who, ultimately, is responsible. It’s passionate and heartfelt and truly moving:
Meanwhile, Kevin Hart is mad that you’re mad at him for commenting on the Jussie Smollett situation. OK, sit down.
Glad to hear Artie Lange is getting help, worried that it’s too little, too late.
Time’s Up
The CW is going is standing behindĀ Salim Akil, the Black Lighting showrunner, in the wake of the accusations against him.
Michael Avenatti is not going to be charged with domestic abuse.
Renewals
- The CW just renewed a whole bunch of shows:Ā Charmed,Ā Legacies,Ā Arrow,Ā Black Lightning,Ā DC’s Legends of Tomorrow,Ā Dynasty,Ā The Flash,Ā Riverdale,Ā Supergirl, andĀ Supernatural. The only current series that was not renewed was All American. Will streaming save All American? Maybe! SEE, LIFETIME, YOU DON’T JUST CANCEL A SERIES BEFORE YOU SEE HOW IT DOES ON NETFLIX, DUMMIES.
- Sex Education was renewed for a second season on Netflix.
Cancellations
- Travelers has been canceled after three seasons on Netflix.
In Development
- Republic of Sarah, a Northern Exposure-esque drama, and Frankenstein, ANOTHER FRANKENSTEIN COP DRAMA, have both been ordered to pilot at CBS.
- Heart of Life, a drama based on a John Mayer song (and from my friend’s husband Ben Queen, creator of A to Z and Drive) has been given a pilot order at ABC.
- To Whom it May Concern, a “hybrid comedy,” has been given a pilot order at CBS.
- Dr. Rapp is going to be turned into a Netflix movie.
- Diary of a Female President has been given a series order at Disney+.
- There might be another Big Bang Theory spinoff.
- Jim Jeffries has signed a deal with Comedy Central.
- Darla Anderson has signed a deal with Netflix.
Casting News
- Bryan Cranston is going to star in Your Honor on Showtime.
- Jennifer Jason Leigh is joining the cast of The Affair.
- Don Cheadle is going to host Saturday Night Live next week.
- Brie Larson is going to star in Lady Business for Netflix.
- Heather Donohue is joining the ABC pilot Happy Accident.
- Michelle Forbes is joining Grey’s Anatomy in a mystery role.
- Drea De Matteo is joining A Million Little Things.
- Eden Sher is joining Crazy Ex-Girlfriend.
- James Scully andĀ Jenna Ortega are joining You on Netflix.
- Michael Raymond-James is joining Billions.
- Patrick J. Adams will recur on Sneaky Pete.
- Brenda Song and Lex Scott Davis are joining the Hulu series Dollface.
- Domenick Lombardozzi will co-star in Mrs. Fletcher on HBO.
- Steven Yeun, Sandra Oh and J.K. Simmons are contributing their voices to Amazon’s animated series from Robert Kirkman, Invincible.
- Martin Sensmeier will star in the Netflix animated series The Liberator.
- Sarunas J. Jackson and Jackie Long are going to lead Games People Play on BET.
- Here’s your next Survivor cast.
- Is Sean Murray leaving NCIS? AN INVESTIGATION.
Mark Your Calendar
- Shrill will debut on Hulu on March 15.
- TNT is going to hold a Supernatural marathon to celebrate the series’ 300th episode on February 4-7.
- Yes, Itās Really Us Singing: TheĀ Crazy Ex-GirlfriendĀ Concert Special will air right after the Crazy Ex-Girlfriend series finale on April 5. NO PLEASE DON’T GO.
- A special Valentine’s Day episode of Big Mouth is going to drop on Netflix next Friday, February 8.
- Motown 60: A Grammy Celebration will air on CBS on April 21.
- United Skates will debut on HBO on February 18.
- Game of Clones will debut on MTV on February 21.
- Nailed It! Mexico will premiere on Netflix on February 8.
WATCH THIS
FRIDAY
Russian Doll: Natasha Lyonne relives the same terrible party in this new dark comedy. Series premiere.Ā Netflix
The ABC Murders: John Malkovich is your newĀ Hercule Poirot. Series premiere.Ā Amazon
Velvet Buzzsaw: A horror movie set in the art world starring Jake Gyllenhaal and Toni Collette which looks batshit insane.Ā Netflix
Generation Wealth: PEOPLE ARE THE WORST.Ā Amazon
SATURDAY
Groundhog Day marathon: Get it?Ā 10 p.m., Pop
Quentin Tarantino marathon: We’ve got your Inglourious Basterds and your Pulp Fiction and your Jackie BrownĀ 5:25, Showtime 2
SUNDAY
Super Bowl: I mean, after the way the Patriots and the Rams got into the Super Bowl, does anyone really want to watch this game? guhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhĀ 5 p.m., CBS
The World’s Best:Ā Drew Barrymore, Faith Hill, RuPaul judgeĀ and James Corden hosts this new talent competition from traitor to this country, Mark Burnett. Season premiere!Ā 9 p.m.-ish, CBS
Puppy Bowl: PUPPPPPIEEEEESSSSSSSSSĀ 2 p.m., Animal Planet
Late Night:
- Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon (Friday): Anthony Mackie,Ā Tim Gunn, Matthew Broussard
| FRI. | 7:00 | 7:30 | 8:00 | 8:30 | 9:00 | 9:30 |
| ABC | Fresh Off the Boat (new) |
Speechless (new) |
20/20 (new) |
| CBS | MacGyver (new) |
Hawaii Five-0 (new) |
Blue Bloods (new) |
| CW | Dynasty (new) |
Crazy Ex-Girlfriend (new) |
Local |
| FOX | Last Man Standing (new) |
The Cool Kids (new) |
Hell’s Kitchen (new) |
Local |
| NBC | Blindspot (new) |
The Blacklist (new) |
Dateline (new) |
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| SAT. | 7:00 | 7:30 | 8:00 | 8:30 | 9:00 | 9:30 | 10:00 | 10:30 | 11:00 | 11:30 |
| ABC | NBA Basketball (live) |
News/Local |
| CBS | Big Brother: Celebrity Edition (repeat) |
NFL Honors (new) |
News/Local |
| FOX | 9-1-1 (repeat) |
The Passage (repeat) |
News/Local |
| NBC | NHL Hockey (live) |
News/Local | Saturday Night Live (repeat) |
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| SUN. | 6:00 | 6:30 | 7:00 | 7:30 | 8:00 | 8:30 | 9:00 | 9:30 |
| ABC | America’s Funniest Home Videos (repeat) |
America’s Funniest Home Videos (repeat) |
Shark Tank (repeat) |
Shark Tank (repeat) |
| CBS | Super Bowl (live) |
The World’s Best (new) |
| The CW | Local | Supergirl (repeat) |
Charmed (repeat) |
Local |
| FOX | The Simpsons (repeat) |
Bob’s Burgers (repeat) |
The Simpsons (repeat) |
Bob’s Burgers (repeat) |
Family Guy (repeat) |
The Cool Kids (repeat) |
Local/News |
| NBC | America’s Got Talent (repeat) |
America’s Got Talent (repeat) |