While many shows offer compelling and original content, the crime genre is noticeably dominated by male leads and perspectives. That’s what makes Prime Video’s Scarpetta so different. Starring and executive produced by Nicole Kidman and Jamie Lee Curtis, the series – based on the novels by Patricia Cornwell – follows the story of Dr. Kay Scarpetta, a smart and sophisticated forensic pathologist.
ABC has officially renewed its popular crime dramas, The Rookie for a ninth season and Will Trent for a fifth. As reported by Deadline, both shows will return for the 2026-2027 television season. The renewal comes after both series consistently drew an average of over 8 million viewers per episode, when factoring in delayed and cross-platform viewing.
HBO’s upcoming Harry Potter series will star a completely new cast, including Dominic McLaughlin as Harry, Alastair Stout as Ron Weasley, Arabella Stanton as Hermione Granger, and John Lithgow as Albus Dumbledore. Warwick Davis is the only actor returning from the original films, reprising his role as Professor Filius Flitwick. This isn’t the only fresh take on the story, however; Audible has also released new full-cast audiobooks of the series.
Christian Wyle is known for appearing in several successful TV shows, including the crime drama Leverage: Redemption, the science fiction series Falling Skies, and the fantasy adventure The Librarians. However, many fans still cherish his roles on ER and The Pitt, and who could forget when he and George Clooney guest-starred as doctors on Friends? Interestingly, a crucial episode of ER aired three decades before the first season of The Pitt and actually addressed a plot point from the second season of The Pitt.
The music created for the character, composed by Jack Antonoff, Charli XCX, and FKA Twigs (who is also in the cast) and sung by the actress herself, feels dreamy and distant, not bold or easily memorable. Crucially, while Taylor Swift always aims to connect with fans by seeming relatable, this character is intended to be admired from a distance. As her former collaborator, designer Sam Anselm, explains, she wants people to simply care about her. Her sad and thoughtful vibe is reminiscent of Lana Del Rey, and her past use of lace masks and unusual red-carpet looks evokes Lady Gaga. However, the name is deliberate. Above all, with her signature halo headpieces, the character feels like a medieval religious icon – a divine diva appearing on stage to be worshipped by adoring crowds.
We often hear about comedic actors who brilliantly pull off serious roles, but it’s easy to forget that many try and don’t succeed – or even get past the audition! John Krasinski is a real exception, though. He’s one of the few who’s made such a big shift in his career look completely natural and effortless, and I’m really impressed by that.
According to Variety, the new Malcolm in the Middle miniseries, Life’s Still Unfair, is a big hit for Hulu. It garnered 8.1 million views globally in its first three days, making it the platform’s most-watched debut of 2026. While Malcolm in the Middle traditionally resonated with American middle-class audiences, the show clearly has international appeal. In Latin America, where it’s available on Disney+, Life’s Still Unfair attracted 3.6 million views, second only to the first season of Loki.
When The Rookie first aired in 2018, it stood out from typical police dramas like NCIS and Law & Order: SVU because it wasn’t focused on a single, standard team. Over the past decade, the show has expanded its storytelling beyond its main character, John Nolan (played by Nathan Fillion), giving other characters engaging storylines that connect to the weekly cases. However, the direction of season 8 suggests the series is losing its momentum and quality.
Paramount responded with a detailed statement, pointing to increasing disagreements between studios and leading actors, writers, and directors.
Ned unexpectedly runs into Peter and shares his unusual mission: he’s trying to find Spider-Man, not to reveal his identity, but to personally thank him for saving his life years ago, during events shown in earlier Marvel movies. Ned explains he believes Spider-Man is either Flash Thompson, an old classmate, or Mr. Harrington, Peter’s teacher from previous films. He jokingly tells Peter that discovering the truth would be incredibly surprising.