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The deck team really came through, particularly after Kerry dismissed Caio, the first bosun, who I’d become friendly with. Hugo remained calm as his crew got caught up in Solène’s schemes and successfully avoided most of the personal conflicts on board. Occasionally, this affected the interior team, like with the issue involving Solène and the embargo. However, for the most part, it worked well – the deck crew consistently did their jobs. Aside from a few minor mistakes, which the captain quickly resolved, there weren’t any major problems.

Unlike most DC characters who began as comic book creations, Harley Quinn first appeared in the 1992 animated episode of Batman, “Joker’s Favor.” Originally meant for just one appearance as a contrast to the Joker, she quickly became popular with both the show’s creators and viewers, leading to her becoming a regular character. Two years later, her backstory was explored in the comic book *The Batman Adventures: Mad Love*, which revealed she was once Harleen Quinzel, a psychologist who fell in love with the Joker while interning at Arkham Asylum. After that, she became an increasingly important character within the broader DC universe.

None of the *Law & Order* shows received any nominations for the 2025 Primetime Emmys. However, Mariska Hargitay, who stars in *SVU*, is the only lead actor from the franchise to have won an Emmy, receiving the award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series in 2006. That same year, Christopher Meloni, then a co-lead on *SVU*, was nominated for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series but lost to Kiefer Sutherland for *24*.

During the first season of *The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives*, Jen stated she was a distant relative of the actor from *The Accountant*, due to a shared last name within their families. However, once the show became popular, online viewers discovered no actual connection in their family histories. In the next season, Jen’s husband, Zac, said his family was just joking about the connection, but Jen felt they were being serious and hadn’t meant it as a joke.

I recently spoke with the cast of *Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale* and learned about a fun game they used to play with Maggie Smith while she was still on set. Called ‘Wink Murder,’ Kevin Doyle and Allen Leech shared that they actually played the game even while filming scenes throughout the show’s many seasons.

I was completely mistaken. Everyone says Stephen King writes intense stories, and I’d been warned that *The Long Walk* was especially brutal, even for devoted readers. Now that I’ve seen the movie and read the reviews, I understand why. Let me share my thoughts.

During the Emmy Awards on September 14th, both former cast member Parker Posey and HBO CEO Casey Bloys revealed that the next season of *The White Lotus* will take place in France. Posey mentioned to *E!*’s Heather McMahan that creator Mike White is currently scouting locations in the south of France, unintentionally confirming the season’s setting. She also stated she doesn’t know if she’ll be involved. Later, Bloys confirmed to Deadline that France is definitely the location, though specific details are still being worked out, including whether Posey will return.

I’ve watched *Hamilton* on Disney+ countless times, and I even saw the touring show a few years ago – it felt like experiencing the story anew. However, I didn’t expect the movie version to be particularly impactful, as I’m so used to the original cast recording, even on a larger screen.

Next month, Walt Disney Pictures will release *Tron: Ares* in U.S. theaters. This film continues the story of the *Tron* universe, following the events of the 1982 original and 2010’s *Tron: Legacy*. The movie features Jared Leto as Ares, alongside Greta Lee, Evan Peters, and Jodie Turner-Smith, among others.

Bargatze’s opening sketch suggested he might actively engage with the show. He referenced a popular sketch he did while hosting *SNL* in 2023, reminding viewers who might not know his stand-up that they’d likely seen him before. Being on stage with *SNL* cast members Bowen Yang, James Austin Johnson, and Mikey Day also helped. This sketch could have launched a standard, if unremarkable, hosting performance – it was filled with safe jokes about TV shows, like the running gag about *The Bear* not being a comedy. However, playing the role of a respectful awards show host doesn’t quite fit Bargatze’s comedic style. He’s known for jokes about everyday things like McDonald’s and Walmart, and that relatable persona feels out of place at a glamorous, self-congratulatory event. Even if he tried, he wouldn’t seem genuinely convinced that the award winners deserve all the fuss.