The last of NBC’s shows that had not learned their fates at the Upfronts, Abby’s, The Enemy Within and The Village, have all been canceled. Frankly, I’m good with all of these getting the ax. The Enemy Within just never picked up any real steam. The Village was melodramatic hoo-ha. And Abby’s potential was never realized despite a great cast and some strong talent behind the scenes. That said, I’m still bummed about A.P. Bio being canceled earlier this week, one of the most subversive and best little network shows that almost no one watched. At the link is my updated gallery of shows that have been canceled and renewed, if you’re interested. Oh, and also officially dead and gone forever: Star. No one wanted it.
The NBA finals began last night, so here are some basketsportsmen reading Mean Tweets:
Millie Bobby Brown knows how Stranger Things ends and she says she’s “very scared.” David Harbor, in contrast, says the ending is “beautiful.” Brown also says the show should run either four or five seasons total.
TV cinematographers: “We like to shoot in the dark now!” Millions of Game of Thrones’ fans: “YEAH, NO SHIT.”
You could live like Tony Soprano if you happen to have $3.4 million.
More evidence that there was a secret alternative ending to Quantum Leap has emerged.
This is a legitimately good gallery of shows that were canceled for dumb reasons.
When They See Us sounds like painful but important viewing. See below for more information.
Hillary is looking to be the next Obamas. No, not like that.
The New York Times is not allowing its reporters to appear on MSNBC’s talking head shows anymore, lest they be perceived as too partisan. In contrast, The Washington Post says they encourage their reporters to appear on a variety of programming to speak objectively about their reporting, which just makes sense to me.
Anthony Bourdain’s friends, Eric Ripert and José Andrés have declared June 25 as Bourdain Day, to celebrate his life and memory:
Emilia Clarke thanks the fans for their fundraising on behalf of her charity:
William H. Macy holding congrats grad balloons is the most melancholy image you will see all week.
Time’s Up
Netflix has opened the floodgates, and finally other studios are saying that if Georgia’s abortion bill goes into practice, they will reconsider filming there. AMC — home of The Walking Dead, which is closely associated with Georgia, WarnerMedia, NBCUniversal, STX Entertainment, Viacom and Sony, have all said that they would reevaluate filming in Georgia and CBS, and Showtime have said any state that enacts restrictive abortion laws might no longer be viable filming locations. Because this is not just about Georgia — Alabama, Louisiana, and Ohio, along with Georgia, offer the best tax incentives for filming in their states, and all four have passed new abortion laws. And New Mexico and South Carolina, who are also in the top 12 states offering tax breaks, are considering their own abortion bills. Meanwhile, Lou Dobbs is having a tantrum.
R. Kelly has been charged with 11 more sex crimes.
Tony Robbins’ book deal has been pulled at Simon & Schuster. Good.
Ellen Degeneres’ mother regrets not believing her daughter when she accused her stepfather of abusing her.
Lena Waithe is super sorry, too, guys.
I’m not sure that the world is crying out for an Ally McBeal reboot, but if it does happen, David E. Kelly thinks it should happen with a female showrunner. So, I guess that’s something.
Renewals
- Spider-Man has been renewed for another season on Disney XD.
In Development
- Nate Bargzate is getting an off-cycle pilot order for a comedy from ABC. It is going to be produced by Jerrod Carmichael and Ari Katcher.
- The Power of a Dog by Jane Champion has been ordered by Netflix. It will star Elisabeth Moss and Benedict Cumberbatch.
- Normal People, a series based on the Sally Rooney novel, has been ordered at Hulu.
- Netflix has ordered three series based on novels by Sarah Dessen.
- Showtime has ordered the comedy Work in Progress.
- In a Man’s World has been ordered by Bravo.
- We Bare Bears The Movie and a spinoff of We Bare Bears is in the works at Cartoon Network.
- Larry Wilmore has signed a deal with Universal Television.
- Jon Cassar has signed an overall deal with 20th Century Fox Television.
Casting News
- Monica Potter, Brooke Elliott, and Heather Headley are going to star in Sweet Magnolias on Netflix.
- Jessica Brown Findlay will star in Brave New World, a series adaptation of the Aldous Huxley novel.
- Brendan Fraser, Tom Welling, Elena Anaya, Saïd Taghmaoui, Ken Duken, Lisa Loven Kongsli, and August Wittgenstein are going to star in a TV series remake of the film Soldier of Fortune.
- Gina Rodriguez is going to star in the Netflix film, Awake.
- La La Anthony is joining BH90210 on Fox.
- David Arquette, Tricia Helfer, and Dana Gould are joining Creepshow for Shudder.
- Cary Elwes and Stephanie Hsu have been added to the cast of The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel.
- Maisie Richardson-Sellers and Taylor Perez are joining the cast of The Kissing Booth on Netflix.
- Taylor Tomlinson is joining the cast of What Just Happened??! on Fox.
- Aneurin Barnard, Thomas M. Wright, and Tallulah Haddon are joining the cast of Barkskins on Nat Geo.
- Sigourney Weaver is going to narrate a nature docuseries.
Mark Your Calendar
- GLOW will return for season three on Netflix on August 9. (And don’t be surprised if it’s the final season.)
- Dark will return on Netflix on June 21.
- The Amazing Johnathan Documentary will debut on Hulu on August 16.
- Are You the One? will return on MTV on June 26.
- Bridezillas will return on WEtv on June 14.
- Homestead Rescue will return on Discovery Channel on June 12.
- Here’s Fox’s college football schedule if that is something that is important to you. It is not important to me, but I know that it is very important to lots and lots of people.
WATCH THIS
FRIDAY
Deadwood: The Movie: From what I have read, the movie is definitely good, but is meant for the true-blue fans of the series, not for those who haven’t seen the show. Just so’s you knows. 7 p.m., HBO
Good Omens: David Tennant and Michael Sheen star in the adaptation of the Neil Gaiman/Terry Pratchett beloved book. Series premiere. Amazon
When They See Us: Ava DuVernay’s series about the Central Park Five that I, as the mother of two teen boys this age, don’t know that I can handle watching. Series premiere. Netflix
Always Be My Maybe: Ali Wong and Randall Park and Keanu Reeves and Daniel Dae Kim. Yes, please. Netflix
My Next Guest Needs No Introduction: David Letterman is back to interview Kanye and Tiffany Haddish among others. Season 2. Netflix
Swamp Thing: SWAMP THING! Series premiere. DC Universe
Killer Ratings: A documentary series about a Brazilian TV host who tried to boost ratings by ordering murders. Netflix
SATURDAY
Ask Dr. Ruth: A documentary about the delightful sex therapist. Hulu
Prince Rave Un2 the Year 2000: It’s the performance Prince gave on New Year’s Eve 1999. (There’s a personal story about this that I will not get into but it ends with “and that’s why my sister and I got into a fight on New Year’s Eve 1999.” She was right, by the way.) 9 p.m., PBS
Stephen King marathon: It’s pet-themed! Pet Semetary, Pet Semetary II and Cujo. 7 p.m., IFC
SUNDAY
NOS4R2: Zachary Quinto stars in this new horror series based on a book by Joe Hill, Stephen King’s son. Series premiere. 9 p.m., AMC
Luther: Idris Elba is back, ladies everyone. Season premiere. 7 p.m., BBC America
Fear the Walking Dead: Hey! That reminds me! I didn’t finish recapping The Walking Dead. 8 p.m., AMC
American Princess: After her wedding goes awry, a woman joins a Renaissance Faire in this new series. Series premiere. 8 p.m., Lifetime
Downton Abbey Returns!: A celebration of everything Downton Abbey and to get us all worked up about the upcoming movie. 8 p.m., PBS
Southern Charm New Orleans: Season premiere. 8 p.m., Bravo
The Burden of Truth: Season premiere. 7 p.m., The CW
| FRI. | 7:00 | 7:30 | 8:00 | 8:30 | 9:00 | 9:30 |
| ABC | Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. (new) |
20/20 |
| CBS | Whistleblower (new) |
Hawaii Five-0 (repeat) |
Blue Bloods (repeat) |
| CW | Masters of Illusion (new) |
Whose Line is it Anyway? (new) |
Whose Line is it Anyway? (new) |
Local |
| FOX | Beat Shazam (repeat) |
MasterChef (repeat) |
Local |
| NBC | Blindspot (new) |
Blindspot (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 | Shark Tank (repeat) |
The Good Doctor (repeat) |
20/20 | News/Local |
| CBS | God Friended Me (repeat) |
48 Hours (new) |
48 Hours (new) |
News/Local |
| FOX | MLB Baseball (live) |
News/Local |
| NBC | Songland (repeat) |
Dateline | 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 | NBA Finals: Game 2 (live) |
| CBS | 60 Minutes (repeat) |
God Friended Me (repeat) |
God Friended Me (repeat) |
Madam Secretary (repeat) |
| The CW | Local | Burden of Truth (new) |
Supernatural (repeat) |
Local |
| FOX | Last Man Standing (repeat) |
Last Man Standing (repeat) |
The Simpsons (repeat) |
Bob’s Burgers (repeat) |
Family Guy (repeat) |
Family Guy (repeat) |
Local/News |
| NBC | American Ninja Warrior |
America’s Got Talent (repeat) |