Get ready to say goodbye to ‘Atlanta’ … just as it comes back.

 

All Other TV News

It was FX’s turn at the TCAs yesterday, and John Landgraf, the head of the FX networks, is interesting because he spends a lot of time thinking about and talking about “peak TV.” In fact, he has a whole team who keeps count of how many scripted shows are on television, and last year that number was 559. Back in 2015, Landgraf warned that there is “simply too much TV” (true) and insisted that it would have to peak soon. Six years later, there are more shows and streamers than ever. In yesterday’s TCA session, he admitted he was wrong but insisted that too much TV would become “bewildering” for viewers.

That said, he then introduced FX’s 19 new series and talked about their 11 returning shows. So.

As for what news FX broke yesterday, let’s bullet point this:

In non-FX news, this article is all about the rise of the TV penis.

House of the Dragon has wrapped filming, and has the seal of approval of George R.R. Martin. As for when we’re going to see it, it won’t be before summer. My guess is they’ll premiere it in the fall.

John Williams is composing the theme for the Obi-Wan Kenobi Disney+ series. Good.

Collider has 7 questions that Better Call Saul better answer. (I assume they will.)

A love letter to Walton Goggins’ performance on The Righteous Gemstones.

A huge storm hit the U.K. today, shutting down production on a number of series, and turning a guy live-streaming jets landing at Heathrow into a viral sensation. To be fair, it was a fascinating stream:

Yikes: a former Jerry Springer and Divorce Court producer just pleaded guilty to manslaughter after setting her sister’s garage on fire, killing the sister and two of her dogs.

Renewals

Cancellations

  • Atlanta is going to end with season four on FX. Season three is set to premiere next month and season four will premiere later in the fall.

In Development

Casting News

Mark Your Calendar

  • Watch Out For The Big Grrrls premieres on Prime Video on March 25.
  • Hustle will debut on Netflix on June 10.
  • Devoured will premiere on Vice on February 21.
  • Luxe Listings Sydney will return on Prime Video on April 1.
  • Step Into… The Movies with Derek and Julianne Hough will premiere on ABC on March 20.
  • Power Rangers Dino Fury will return on Netflix on March 3.
  • Secrets of the Chippendales Murders will debut on A&E on March 14.
  • Suicide Forest Village will debut on Screambox on May 6.
  • Team Zenko Go will premiere on Netflix Jr. on March 15.

R.I.P.

Alfred Sole, Director and TV production designer

Travis Engle, Co-Founder of talent management firm Trinity Artists International

WATCH THIS

FRIDAY

Space Force: Season two. Netflix

Cuphead Show!: I’m not familiar with the video game this new animated series is based on, but the artwork hearkens back to the early days of cartooning and is simply gorgeous. Series premiere. Netflix

Texas Chainsaw Massacre: Leatherface goes after some influencers who are trying to breathe new life into a small Texas town, so who’s the real monster here? Premiere. Netflix

Uprooted: This limited docuseries looks into the unsolved lynching of Keith Warren in Maryland in 1986. Premiere. Discovery+

Winter Olympics: Freestyle Skiing, Speedskating, Figure Skating (Women’s) & More 7 p.m., NBC

SATURDAY

The King’s Man: This prequel film explores the origins of the Kingsmen, the independent intelligence agency. 7 p.m., HBO

Old School: I’ve probably mentioned this before, but you should try rewatching this comedy classic as an informal remake of Fight Club. You’ll be surprised. 6 p.m., Comedy Central

Winter Olympics: Figure Skating (Pairs), Bobsled & More 7 p.m., NBC

SUNDAY

The Walking Dead: It’s time to confront the Reapers. 8 p.m., AMC

Summer of Soul (…Or, When the Revolution Could Not Be Televised): Questlove’s Academy-nominated documentary gets the primetime treatment. 7 p.m., ABC

Killing Eve: Season four. AMC+

Last Week Tonight: John Oliver is back and not a moment too soon. 10 p.m., HBO

Winter Olympics: Closing ceremony. Bye. 7 p.m., NBC

 

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