After all that wait, there will be 20% less ‘House of the Dragon’ next season

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Here’s A BUNCH OF TV News

Because it’s a holiday and because I’m doing other things, and because I want to give everyone a chance to watch the finales if they didn’t last night, I’m going to hold off on the Succession and Barry discussion until tomorrow. Cool? Cool.

House of the Dragon season two will have two fewer episodes than season one for storytelling reasons. Namely, they don’t have to establish a bunch of backstory — they can just dive right into it.

Accordign to Francesa Orsi:

“There was some question about the narrative shape of season two. We were developing it with Ryan Condal and [EP] Sara Hess, and we realized that we were sort of treading water narratively in the middle of the season. So it just felt much more rigorous, more urgent emotional arc for our characters if we compressed the season. And then that also dictated how we would kick off season three.”

Mike White seems open to the idea of a White Lotus “all-star” season. YES PLEASE. And BRING BACK TANYA.

Ahead of the Paramount+ with Showtime rebrand, they are offering a deal on the Paramount+ with Showtime bundle for $5.99 a month for three months — but only if you act fast.

Kelly Clarkson is moving her show to New York City to be closer to family, in case you were wondering. (But what about all her crew and employees who will have to move away from their families?)

Seinfeld‘s “Man-hands” was based on the wife of one of the writers (and the executive producer of Veep), David Mandel. He calls it a “Shakespeare sonnet” to his wife. I’m sure she disagrees.

Please do not threaten the lives of showrunners.

Oh!

The FBI is investigating a potential hack of Fox News, tied to those Tucker Carlson leaks, and it wasn’t by any of the main suspects. Stay tuned.

Renewals

  • The Witcher has been renewed for a fifth season on Netflix.

In Development

Mark Your Calendar

  • Magic Mike’s Last Dance debuts on Max on June 2.
  • The Real Housewives of New York City returns on Bravo on July 16.

  • Bloodhounds will debut on Netflix on June 9.
  • Record of Ragnarok II returns on Netflix on July 12.

R.I.P.

George Maharis, Star of Route 66 and Fantasy Island

Marlene Clark, Actress known for her role on Sanford & Son, and in several other TV shows and films

Gary Kent, Actor, stuntman, and director thought to be the inspiration for Brad Pitt’s character in Once Upon a Time in Hollywood

Nicholas Gray, Founder of iconic Manhattan hot dog stand, Gray’s Papaya

WATCH THIS

American Ninja Warrior: Female contestants compete across two courses in what I guess is the season premiere, even if they aren’t exactly calling it that. 7 pm., NBC

The Rising: In this British series, a young woman discovers to her irritation that she’s dead, and uses her newfound supernatural powers to investigate her murder. Series premiere. 7 p.m., The CW

Barons: This Australian surfer drama is loosely based on the true story of the creation of the Billabong and Quicksilver brands, as groups surfers turned their personal rivalries into competing surfwear companies. Series premiere. 8 p.m., The CW

Reality: Sydney Sweeny stars in this film about the improbably named Reality Winner, a former Air Force intelligence specialist who leaked a report about Russia interfering in the 2016 election and got herself arrested for revealing the truth. Premiere. 9 p.m., HBO

America’s Hidden Stories: Martin Scorcese’s upcoming film, Killers of the Flower Moon, won’t premiere on Apple TV+ until October. Until then, you can learn more about the subject of the series  7 p.m., Smithsonian

The Curious Case of Natalia Grace: If you, like me, can’t help but love the terrible and completely UNHINGED Orphan movies, this is a look into the very weird true story behind the woman who inspired them. Premiere. Max

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