HAPPY HALLOWEEN, BABIES!
Here’s A BUNCH OF TV News
The View chose again to not wear costumes this year, but instead opened with a sketch that paid homage to Obsession, and honestly, it was more entertaining than anything Live! with Kelly and Mark did. (Live!: ya’ll need to hire some actual writers.)
Even though Sunday marks the end of spooky season, which bums me out, it also marks the return of the best low-stakes drama on TV: The Gilded Age. Here’s what you need to remember before it returns.
First of all, Eddie Murphy is a notorious asshole, but secondly, Noah Wylie’s daughter is clearly the sweetest child ever. AND BEFORE YOU CLICK THE CLICKY, I want you to come up with your own scenario as to how those two statements are related to one another.
Which narcissistic weirdo is considering running for President today?
My favorite person on TV this week was this guy:
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Hey, so today is the last day of early voting in Texas. If you haven’t voted yet, or can’t get there today to do so, make sure you have a plan to vote on Tuesday. Here in Harris County, the ballot is very long (it’s literally the longest in the country), so make sure you carve out enough time and are able to vote down the ballot. The turnout numbers have been really great so far, but let’s make sure this is too big to rig.
Renewals
- Haunted Hotel has been renewed for a third season on Netflix.
In Development
- A live-action adaptation of the game PUBG, starring and directed by Donald Glover, is in development at Netflix.
- Matthew Weiner has left The Chairman at Peacock over creative differences.
Casting News
- Camryn Manheim has joined 9-1-1: Nashville on ABC.
- Naiqui Macabroad has joined Chicago P.D. on NBC.
- Poorna Jagannathan has joined Young Americans on Hulu.
- David Threlfall, Leo Bill, Andrew Brooke, Daniel Fearn, and Laura Smyth have been added to the cast of the Harry Potter series on HBO.
- Simon Helberg, Molly Shannon, and Lucas Hedges will star in Elsbeth on CBS.
- Jim O’Heir and Zachary Levi will star in Shelf Life, a comedy about a pastor who loses his pulpit.
- Rome Flynn has joined Throttled at Amazon MGM.
Mark Your Calendar
- P-Valley will return on Starz on December 4.
- The Uprising will premiere on Peacock on November 6.
- Cue the Laughs will premiere on IFC, AMC+, and All Reality on November 7.
- Andrew Tate: Toxic Empire will premiere on ID on November 25.
- The Last Cowboy returns on CMT on November 6.
- Sweetpea will return on Starz in 2027.
- Bosch: Start of Watch will premiere on MGM+ on January 10.
- The Other Bennet Sister debuts on BritBox soon.
- True to the Game: Quadir’s Redemption will debut on Paramount+ on December 15.
- A marathon of Star Trek: The Original Series to honor Walter Koenig will air on Heroes & Icons on November 1. And they will honor Patrick Stewart with a marathon of Star Trek: The Next Generation on November 2.
R.I.P.
Patrick Stewart, Beloved Emmy- and Golden Globe-nominated Shakespearean actor who was best known for his roles as Capt. Jean-Luc Picard and Prof. Charles Xavier, but who was in countless other roles, including in Dune, Excalibur, Charlie’s Angels, and Extras
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Kyle MacLachlan posted on Instagram: “My friend, we shared some memorable times…from the deserts of Arrakis to the mysterious jungles of Thailand and onto the New York stage. I already miss you. You will always be my Gurney Halleck and I, your young pup. ❤️🩹🖖”
Oh Captain, my Captain.
This is how I’ll always remember you… https://t.co/SjrERTrZJQ
— Terry Matalas (@TerryMatalas) October 29, 2026
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RIP Patrick Stewart. What an actor. I still can’t believe he agreed to do this scene. And he didn’t even mind when I ruined every take. Legend. https://t.co/QazyDScCOU
— Ricky Gervais (@rickygervais) October 29, 2026
I am mid-flight right now and I have just received the news that Sir Patrick Stewart has left us. Modern technology is both an impressive and an extremely cold thing. Internet databases have already begun referring to him in the past tense. “Sir Patrick Stewart was…” and such a surreal sight hangs heavy on my heart.
Patrick was a friend. Not a close one, mind you, but it was a friendship, an “acquaintanceship” perhaps, that spanned more than half my life.
Ann Cook Calhoun was an extremely well published and well known Shakespeare scholar who also happened to be a dear friend of my family. A better way of describing our relationship is that she became something of a fairy godmother to me, taking an early interest in my education, both financially and academically.
Ann and Patrick had been dear friends for many years (since their mutual involvements with the Royal Shakespeare Company) and she often told me that I reminded her of a young Patrick. Of course, I always thought the comment was her way of being encouraging. Once, when I was attending the graduate Acting program at Columbia University, Ann came to New York with my parents and took us all to see Patrick play Prospero in a Broadway production of “The Tempest”. That was the beginning of my association with Patrick and, in that one evening, I saw what an artist and a professional truly looked like.
Flash many years forward, and you can imagine our mutual surprise at finding ourselves in the very small club of Enterprise Captains. Just… I’m not sure there’s another word for it but “bonkers”. Every time we saw one another, Patrick and I couldn’t help but marvel at this strange serendipity and how Ann, God rest her soul, would have been over the moon at this kismet. While I always thought that Ann had just been doing me a favor, I eventually realized that she really had seen something in me that would, for whatever reason, prove a connection to her dearest old friend. God, I loved her.
Like I say, I didn’t know Patrick incredibly well, but I always knew him to be generous and gracious to a fault. Our first time appearing together as captains was at the network up-fronts in New York. I had arrived late because of my production schedule so I didn’t get to rehearse our bit on stage before we walked out to the lights and cue cards. Of course, I completely missed my mark and had to adjust which made the entire audience laugh. Patrick held his opening line, looked at me and made a gesture as if to say, “You good?” I nodded vigorously, which seemed to elicit another laugh and he nodded back as if to say, “Alright then.”
Patrick had presence, generosity and good grace to spare, and along with an incredible intellect, he brought those qualities not only to Jean Luc, but into a lived integrity that made him an exemplar for lost, young actors looking for a way. I’ll always love him for it. I’m just sorry that was our one and only moment on stage together. Even our turn together in “Dr Strange” was pieced together in post. Why? Because he was shooting Star Trek: Picard” and they couldn’t get him off the set. Jean Luc was if not his first love, his deepest.
Oh well. Perhaps in the next play, in the next theater, he’ll hold a small, nameless roll for me and I will carry that spear with delight.
Bravo, Patrick. I will miss you dearly. Until next time… Engage.
— Anson Mount 🖖 (@ansonmount) October 29, 2026
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This was the moment I had dream of, the moment I had feared. Patrick Stewart walking onto the bridge of the USS Enterprise that I had recreated. Would he hate it would he love it. What would this moment feel like. For months we agonized over every detail, then the moment came and he walked onto the bridge and moved to the chair that had helped define his career and he sat down. I clicked the shot as that smile fell over his face. This is how I will remember him. Such an honor to have had the opportunity to work with such an extraordinary individual. He will be greatly missed.
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If you haven’t had the chance. Listen to his autobiography on audiobook as he narrates it himself. I listened to it on one long roadtrip during a very challenging time and it’s truly a gift.— Dave Blass (@DaveBlass) October 29, 2026
RIP Sir Patrick Stewart.
— Michael McKean (@MJMcKean) October 29, 2026
Number One, always. Thank you, Sir Patrick Stewart. https://t.co/93dnTcKjDl
— The Simpsons (@TheSimpsons) October 29, 2026
Sesame Workshop mourns the loss of Sir Patrick Stewart. Thank you for being our friend and for sharing your brilliance, joy, and kindness with the world. 💛💚 https://t.co/NuTvTvOS0c
— Sesame Street (@sesamestreet) October 29, 2026
They say you should never meet your heroes, but as one of millions who grew up admiring Patrick Stewart, it was a joy to get to know him and discover that his kindness and decency were just as great as his enormous, generational talent. There will not be another like him, and with the sad news of his passing, our thoughts are with his wife Sunny, his family, and his many friends. Our culture is so much richer because of Sir Patrick Stewart’s life and work.
— Pete Buttigieg (@PeteButtigieg) October 29, 2026
I absolutely loved this man. Childhood would have been so bleak without all the adventures he took us on. Thank you for everything, Patrick. ❤️ https://t.co/C7wSDXm320
— Chris Colfer (@chriscolfer) October 29, 2026
All of us at Marvel Studios are deeply saddened by the passing of Sir Patrick Stewart. Sir Patrick brought Professor Charles Xavier to life with extraordinary grace, intelligence, and humanity, defining the character for generations of fans, from “X-Men” to “Logan” to “Avengers: Doomsday.” He was a singular talent, a generous collaborator, and a true gentleman. Our hearts go out to his wife Sunny, his children, his friends, and the countless fans around the world whose lives he touched with his art.
— Marvel Studios (@MarvelStudios) October 29, 2026
There was something extraordinary about the way Sir Patrick Stewart could make even the most powerful characters feel profoundly human.
Whether commanding the bridge of the Enterprise or guiding a generation of young mutants, Sir Patrick Stewart brought a tenderness to his characters that made us feel we knew them. Behind that unmistakable voice was an actor who understood that even the greatest heroes could be uncertain, that strength could exist alongside vulnerability, and that compassion was never a weakness.
Over a career spanning more than six decades, his performances became woven into the lives of generations who grew up watching him. As Captain Jean-Luc Picard, Professor Charles Xavier, and so many others, he left us with characters we loved, lessons we carried, and memories we’ll always treasure.
— The Academy (@TheAcademy) October 29, 2026
Sir Patrick Stewart will live on in our hearts and memories through his remarkable career spanning the British stage, television and film. Our condolences to his family, friends, colleagues and a galaxy of fans. #SagAftraMember since 1987 https://t.co/kttssqGwnB
— SAG-AFTRA (@sagaftra) October 29, 2026
— Daniel Stewart (@dnstewart67) October 29, 2026
Ronny Hallin, Producer on Laverne & Shirley and sister of Garry and Penny Marshall
Eric Karson, Director who specialized in martial arts movies, including The Octagon and Lionheart
WATCH THIS
FRIDAY
Nocturne: Liev Schreiber, Stephen Graham, and Zazie Beetz star in this thriller about a serial killer terrorizing a Pennsylvania town while locked inside prison. Series premiere. Apple TV
SCTV: The Greatest Show You’ve Never Heard Of: When I was a kid, I watched SCTV reruns on PBS with my Dad. It shaped my sense of humor and gave me a strong education on Canadian comedic geniuses before most of them broke into the mainstream here in the States. This is a gem of a show. Netflix
Dexter: Resurrection: Second season premiere. Paramount+
Scream & Sleepwalker: These two horror films are mysteries that prove “no matter how far you run, the past always catches up.” Pluto TV
World Series: Game 6: If necessary. 6 p.m., Fox
SATURDAY
Saturday Night Live: Inde Navarrette and Gracie Abrams 10:30 p.m, NBC
World Series: Game 6: If necessary. 6 p.m., Fox
HEY. Did you know it’s Halloween? BECAUSE IT IS. Turn on one of these horror movies and pass out candy to all the ghosts and ghoulies!
Jaws: 7:15 p.m., TBS West
Halloween: 6 p.m., AMC
Halloween II: 8 p.m., AMC
Jeepers Creepers: 8:30 p.m., BBC America
Ghostbusters marathon: 11 a.m., FX
The Mummy: 7:15 p.m., Paramount Network
The Mummy Returns: 10:20 Paramount Network
Halloween marathon: 11:30 p.m., Syfy
Ma: 7 p.m., BET
Scary Movie: 6 p.m., Bravo
Scary Movie 2: 8 p.m., Bravo
Bride of Frankenstein: 5:30 p.m., TCM
Dracula: 7 p.m., TCM
Signs: 6 p.m., FX Movie Channel
The Sixth Sense: 8:10 p.m., FX Movie Channel
Friday the 13th marathon: 12 a.m., IFC
Young Frankenstein: 5:30 p.m., Sundance
Backrooms: 7 p.m., HBO
Weapons: 10 p.m., HBO
Final Destination marathon: 5:45 p.m., HBO Hits
Zombieland: 6:51 p.m., HBO Comedy
Zombieland: Double Tap: 8:19 p.m., HBO Comedy
Carrie (1976): 9:09 p.m., Cinemax Hits West
It Follows: 7 p.m., Showtime 2
Vicious: 8:15 p.m., Showtime 2 West
Doctor Sleep: 7 p.m., Showtime Extreme
The Ring: 6 p.m., Showtime Next
The Ring 2: 8 p.m., Showtime Next
The Prophecy: 9:20 p.m., The Movie Channel Xtra West
Species: 8:50 p.m., MGM+
Dawn of the Dead: 9:51 p.m., Starz Edge
Night of the Living Dead: 9:38 p.m., Movieplex
Jennifer’s Body: 8 p.m., Starz Encore
Paranormal Activity: 9:43 p.m., Starz Encore Suspense
SUNDAY
The Gilded Age: SEASON PREMIERE. HBO
For those of you who need convincing to watch The Gilded Age:
A Danish Christmas: The holiday movie season, I guess it begins. (It actually began in October, but I refuse to acknowledge it before Halloween.) Hallmark Channel
| FRI. | 7:00 | 7:30 | 8:00 | 8:30 | 9:00 | 9:30 |
| ABC | Celebrity Wheel of Fortune (new) |
20/20 |
| CBS | Sheriff Country (new) |
Fire Country (new) |
Boston Blue (new) |
| CW | Goosebumps | News/Local |
| FOX | World Series (if necessary) (live) |
Local |
| NBC | Happy’s Place (new) |
Newlyweds (new) |
Dateline |
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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 | College Football (live) |
News/Local |
| CBS | FBI (repeat) |
CIA (repeat) |
48 Hours | News/Local |
| FOX | World Series (If necessary) (live) |
News/Local |
| NBC | College Football (live) |
Saturday Night Live (Inde Navarrette & Gracie Abrams) |
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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 (new) |
Mrs. Doubtfire |
| CBS | NFL Football | 60 Minutes | Marshals (new) |
Tracker (new) |
Cupertino (repeat) |
| The CW | Ocean’s Eleven | Local/News |
| FOX | Animal Control (repeat) |
Universal Basic Guys (repeat) |
The Simpsons (new) |
Animal Control (new) |
Universal Basic Guys (new) |
Grimsburg (new) |
Local/News |
| NBC | Sunday Night Football (live) |