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I’m really frustrated that the show is focusing so much on Marcello! It’s supposed to be about Emily, and while I’m open to seeing her relationships explored, I don’t care about whether or not this guy can succeed in fashion. He treated Emily terribly – he lied and basically took advantage of her. Now he’s back with her seemingly only because he needs her financially and has no other support system (the fact that Nico is his only friend is a major warning sign!). The show clearly loves Gabriel, and even his newfound wealth doesn’t change the fact that all this time spent on Marcello feels pointless. Why is he suddenly taking center stage?

The whole situation with Marcello and Nico is pretty ridiculous, but here’s what’s happening: Both of them didn’t inherit leadership of their families’ businesses, and now they’ve turned their backs on those families to start their own venture. It’s hard to believe they didn’t think this through! Nico claims to be broke, yet he’s somehow funding Marcello’s new fashion line. And Marcello, who doesn’t seem to have any fashion experience himself, is launching a brand. Mindy and Emily are enthusiastically supporting this risky plan. Now, they need a designer, which is strange considering they abandoned their secure positions with their families without even having a business plan or a designer lined up. Why didn’t they get a designer in place before cutting ties with everyone?

If you’d rather skip to the important bits, here’s what happens in the new season: After causing a bit of a tourist frenzy in Italy, Emily returns to Paris and continues to be indecisive about her relationship with Marcello, who’s a bit of a pushover. He’s trying to launch his own fashion line instead of focusing on his family’s business, which is a distraction. Meanwhile, Emily’s marketing firm takes on a project for an absinthe company, planning a party inspired by early 1900s Paris. This leads to a bizarre side plot where Mindy lands a role as a rat in a remake of Moulin Rouge!, complete with exaggerated features. Emily also has a thoughtful conversation with Luc about nostalgia. Finally, she gets a request from Gabriel, who’s traveling the world as a chef – could she please deliver his forgotten knives to the train station?

The story begins with Millie, who is starting a new life after spending ten years in prison – a secret she keeps from her new employer. Initially, Nina, the homeowner, seems pleasant, though a bit high-strung. Her daughter, Cece, is withdrawn, and her husband, Andrew, is cautiously optimistic about having a live-in housekeeper. However, Nina’s behavior quickly becomes erratic. She has outbursts, unfairly criticizes Millie, and gives conflicting instructions. Millie learns from a nanny that Nina was previously hospitalized for threatening herself and her daughter, and local mothers whisper that Andrew deserves better than Nina. As Nina’s abuse escalates – Millie even needs rescuing from her a couple of times – and Millie notices Andrew’s good looks, she starts to believe the gossip. After a particularly unstable episode leads to an affair between Millie and Andrew, Andrew leaves Nina. But this turns out to be exactly what Nina intended – she’s been secretly planning her escape from an abusive and controlling husband all along.

According to Variety, Paramount+ has cancelled NCIS: Tony & Ziva, meaning there won’t be a second season.

Fun fact: all three Jumanji movies were actually mid-December releases. Certainly few, if any, would argue that the recent Dwayne Johnson-led Jumanji films would qualify as Christmas movies. However, the original film with Robin Williams does include a scene near the end that takes place at Christmas, which led one fan on Instagram to suggest it counts as a Christmas movie, and reboot co-star Karen Gillan has officially endorsed this position.

The ending of The Boys season 4 has built a lot of anticipation for the final confrontation between Billy Butcher and Homelander. The show’s popularity is also evident in the number of spin-offs being created, proving it’s a successful and well-liked superhero action series.

Although zombie stories had appeared on television before, The Walking Dead stood out by focusing on the emotional lives of its characters and developing storylines over extended periods. This approach revitalized the zombie genre and attracted a wider audience. Unlike typical zombie shows that relied on violence and shock value, The Walking Dead explored complex moral questions and character motivations.

HBO Max has a lot of popular movies and shows from DC Studios and Warner Bros., including both classic animated series like Justice League Unlimited and Batman Beyond, and newer hits like Superman and the second season of Peacemaker. You’ll find plenty of superhero content to enjoy on the streaming service.

Almost a year ago, Jeff revealed that the 50th season would be called “In the Hands of the Fans.” This was a pledge to let longtime, dedicated viewers have a say in the show, and a recognition that this season would deliver what those fans had always wanted. As a devoted fan myself, I want to share what excited and worried me about the trailer.