Could this character be getting her own ‘Bridgerton’ spinoff?

Therese Odell

4 days ago

Here’s A BUNCH OF TV News

Shonda Rhimes is hinting that Violet Bridgerton could get her own spinoff series, and I’m here for it. Do it, Shonda. DOOOOOOOO IT.

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I don’t need your permission to make fun of your Survivor rap, Jeff.

Alexander Skarsgård has a lot to answer for.

Here’s Love is Blind by the numbers over 10 seasons. (Though I will say they get the number of still married for season 10 wrong–must have made the graphic ahead of yesterday’s reunion.)

We’re this much closer to Vought Rising, The Boys prequel series.

Train Dreams just isn’t funny.

Security is going to be extra tight at the Oscars this weekend thanks to the endless war President Idiot got us into.

We are ruled by the absolute stupidest people.

I dunno, maybe Gene Simmons should shut the fuck up. Does he not see the irony of complaining about celebrities talking about politics when he’s a celebrity bitching about celebrities talking about politics?

Gross, Katherine Heigl.

General Hospital‘s Kate Mansi has opened up about her terrifying and painful struggle with endometriosis, and has directed an episode of the soap in which her character’s sister suffers from the condition. I’m glad the series has given a platform for this conversation, and I hope more women seek out help.

Jack Osbourne has named his newborn daughter in honor of his father.

I regret to inform you that love has, once again, died.

Renewals

Marshals has been renewed for a second season on CBS.
The Traitors has been renewed through season eight at BBC.
The Celebrity Traitors has been renewed through season four at BBC.

Cancellations

Yes, Chef! has been canceled after one season on NBC.

In Development

Stewie, a spinoff of Family Guy, has been given a two-season order at Fox.
KPop Demon Hunters is officially getting a sequel at Netflix.
Primal, a romantic comedy, is in development at Netflix.
A series about artists Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera is in the works at Netflix.
OG Stories, a talk show hosted by Damon Dash, has been given a greenlight at BET.
Lex, a conspiracy comedy, has been given a pilot order at Hulu.
Musk: The Next Chapter is in the works at BBC.
Frankie Quiñones has set a development pact with Fox Entertainment.

Casting News

Tommy Lee Jones has joined the cast of The Lowdown on FX.
Hamish Linklater has joined the cast of Ballard on Prime Video.
Jada Pinkett Smith has joined the A Different World cast on Netflix, reprising her role as Lena James.
Gina Rodriguez will guest star on Matlock on CBS.
Patton Oswalt, Jackie Sandler, Gil Bellows, Andrea Anders, and Luke Roessler have joined the cast of In a Holidaze on Netflix.
Azita Ghanizada, William Fichtner, and Kathleen Wilhoite have been added to Bosch: Start of Watch on Prime Video.
Lou Ferrigno Jr. has joined The Pitt on HBO Max.
Q and Plane Jane have joined the cast of Project Runway on Freeform.
Ross Mathews is the new host of the 90 Day: The Single Life Tell All Special, replacing Shaun Robinson.
Marco Grazzini and Lauren Hammersley are not returning to Virgin River on Netflix.

Mark Your Calendars

Malcolm in the Middle: Life’s Still Unfair will premiere on Hulu on April 10.

Big Mistakes will premiere on Netflix on April 9.

Thrash will premiere on April 10 on Netflix.

Mystery Road: Origin will premiere on Acorn TV on March 23.

Kara Swisher Wants To Live Forever will debut on CNN on April 11.

Star Wars: Maul – Shadow Lord debuts on Disney+ on April 6.

The Ramparts of Ice will premiere on Netflix on April 2.

18th Rose will premiere on Netflix on April 9.

Half Man will premiere on HBO and BBC in April.
Kidnapped in Her Own Home: The Martha Carelli Story will debut on Lifetime on May 2; Rescued By Faith: The Connie and Larry Van Oosten Story premieres on April 4.
New minisodes of Bluey will be available on Disney+ on May 20.
Ronaldinho: The One and Only premieres on Netflix on April 16; USA 94: Brazil’s Return to Glory on May 7; The Root of the Game on June 8.
Rooster Fighter will premiere on Adult Swim on March 14.

R.I.P.

Jane Lapotaire, British television and stage actress

WATCH THIS

Virgin River: Season seven. Netflix

The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives: This returns just ahead of The Bachelorette. I will only be watching one of them. Season premiere. Hulu

Friday the 13th marathon: Never mind that it’s Thursday the 12th. 7 p.m., Flix

Late Night:

Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon: Sting, Minnie Driver, Ruthie Rogers, Shaggy
Late Night with Seth Meyers: Kristin Chenoweth, Tom Blyth
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert: Wanda Sykes, Robert Smigel, Dan & Peggy Reeder
Jimmy Kimmel Live: Will Forte, Bunnie XO, Norah Jones, Joshua Homme
Watch What Happens Live: Jenna Dewan, Jennifer Tilly