TV news summaries — Page 3
Essential facts and source links for recent tv stories.
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Maher says both parties’ actions helped lower drug deaths
On Friday’s “Real Time,” Bill Maher said actions by both parties helped reduce drug deaths, calling it accidental bipartisanship. He said deaths involving fentanyl were down 55% from their peak and cited declines of 37% for cocaine, 89% for heroin and 34% for meth-related deaths. -
Brec Bassinger's 'Buzzkill' character is revealed as the killer
Brec Bassinger’s Kendall is revealed as the killer in Tubi’s slasher comedy “Buzzkill.” After fighting Nora, Kendall is missing when police arrive; five weeks later, she appears alive outside a hospital. Bassinger says she’d love to reprise the role. -
Adam Brody says he considers Israel-Palestine conflict a genocide
Actor Adam Brody told GQ he considers the Israel-Palestine conflict a genocide and wants a free Palestine. The interview came ahead of Nobody Wants This season three, slated for Oct. 22; Brody said he had said little publicly about the conflict. -
Lili Reinhart recalls little of ‘Riverdale,’ calls its years ‘kind of traumatic’
Lili Reinhart says she barely remembers her seven seasons on “Riverdale,” describing them as “kind of traumatic” amid the show’s rapid rise and sudden attention on its young cast. She said she was glad TikTok was not yet a cultural force when the series took off. -
Claire Scanlon would direct a ‘Love Hypothesis’ sequel if Hazelwood writes another novel
Director Claire Scanlon says she would be thrilled to direct a sequel to The Love Hypothesis, but no follow-up is confirmed. She said she knows no more about plans than viewers and that continuing would depend on author Ali Hazelwood writing another novel. -
Hayden Panettiere was the clear choice for Claire, says ‘Heroes’ creator
‘Heroes’ creator Tim Kring says Hayden Panettiere was his immediate choice for Claire Bennet, praising her acting range and girl-next-door quality. Panettiere was 16 when cast; she died at 36 on Aug. 16, 2026, and her death was ruled an accident. -
Kidman urges fans to demand ‘Lioness’ season 4; ‘Neagley’ co-creator has mapped season 2 arcs
Neither “Lioness” nor “Neagley” has been renewed for another season. Nicole Kidman says she wants to return for “Lioness” season 4 and urged fans to demand it; “Neagley” co-creator Nicholas Wootton says season 2 character arcs are already mapped out. -
Taylor Sheridan’s 13-show TV roster includes two upcoming projects
Taylor Sheridan’s 13-show TV roster includes Yellowstone, Landman, Lioness and Tulsa King; seven series are still in production. The guide lists Frisco King for 2027 and says the 1944 Yellowstone prequel is reportedly still in development. -
Wesley and Bush reflect on their TOS-era turns in ‘Strange New Worlds’
A temporal anomaly took “Strange New Worlds” into the “Star Trek” original-series era in its season 4 finale, where Paul Wesley played a more decisive Captain Kirk and Jess Bush brought Chapel closer to her TOS portrayal, the actors told TV Insider. -
Hayden Christensen says lightsaber work is his favorite part of returning as Anakin
Hayden Christensen says wielding a lightsaber is his favorite part of returning as Anakin Skywalker in Disney+’s “Ahsoka.” He told PEOPLE at D23 that lightsaber work was also one of his favorite parts of the “Star Wars” prequels. -
Maher mocks Trump’s projects for Xi with an ‘arch-criminal’ pun
On the Sept. 25 episode of “Real Time,” Bill Maher mocked Donald Trump for showing Chinese President Xi Jinping his renovation projects, including a helipad and ballroom. Maher joked that Trump was an “arch-criminal,” a pun on Trump’s Triumphal Arch. -
The Brady Bunch stars’ 11 children include two who appeared on the sitcom
A People feature profiles 11 children of six Brady Bunch stars; Florence Henderson’s daughter Barbara and Robert Reed’s daughter Karen also appeared on the sitcom. Henderson and Reed were parents before joining the show; others had children years later. -
Shaheen Jafargholi says ‘Heated Rivalry’ season 2 set felt safe
Shaheen Jafargholi, who plays Fabian Salah in “Heated Rivalry” season 2, says the cast and crew made the set feel close-knit and safe. The actor was a fan before auditioning and called joining the series a joy; season 2 is set to premiere in spring 2027. -
‘Deadliest Catch’ ends Season 22 with tribute to Todd Meadows
The Season 22 finale of “Deadliest Catch” honored deckhand Todd Meadows, who died from drowning with probable hypothermia after going overboard from the Aleutian Lady in the Bering Sea during filming. The episode recounted the emergency but did not show the accident. -
Ruby Rose discusses 2019 Batwoman injury and two replacement discs
On the season 5 premiere of Special Forces: World’s Toughest Test, Ruby Rose said stunts on Batwoman in 2019 left her with two herniated discs near her spinal cord. She said she broke her neck twice and has two replacement discs, affecting her ability to do stunts. -
Mark Consuelos heads to toe surgery after a year of arthritis pain
Mark Consuelos said on the September 25 episode of Live with Kelly and Mark that he was heading to surgery for a painful, arthritic toe after putting it off for about a year. His wife and co-host Kelly Ripa said she would accompany him. -
Reddit commenters list 24 TV shows they say ended badly
Reddit users cited 24 TV series they felt were spoiled by their final seasons or episodes, including The Boys, Stranger Things, Shameless and House of Cards. BuzzFeed compiled the selections from replies to a question about disappointing TV endings. -
Deadliest Catch finale recounts Todd Meadows’ fatal fall but does not show it
Deadliest Catch’s season 22 finale, aired Sept. 25, recounts Todd Meadows’ fatal Feb. 25 fall overboard without showing it. The episode says he was recovered unresponsive after 6 minutes 26 seconds in the water; a doctor said he could not be revived. -
A Different World revival echoes Theo Huxtable in Ellington’s story
Netflix’s A Different World revival echoes Theo Huxtable’s learning-disability story through Ellington Kendall, who says his uncle recognized his struggles before a dyslexia diagnosis. The season reveals Ellington is Denise Huxtable’s son; Theo was played by Malcolm-Jamal Warner. -
ABC’s 1970 debut of ‘The Partridge Family’ made David Cassidy a teen idol
The Partridge Family premiered on ABC on Sept. 25, 1970, following a widowed mother and her five children as they formed a band. Inspired by the real-life Cowsills, the series made David Cassidy a teen idol and launched his solo music career. -
Chris Hansen says Pattinson’s ‘Primetime’ departs from reality
Chris Hansen says A24’s Primetime, with Robert Pattinson playing a fictionalized version of him, departs sharply from his experience investigating predators. He criticized the studio for not consulting him and called the film overly dramatized. -
Max Winkler says Ryan Murphy shows helped expand his creative career
Director Max Winkler says his collaboration with Ryan Murphy has let him bring the careful, distinctive approach of his indie films to television and expand his career. He has directed episodes and executive produced shows such as “Monster” and “Love Story.” -
Tiffani Thiessen says ‘Saved by the Bell’ cast earned little and had little say
Tiffani Thiessen said the “Saved by the Bell” cast had little influence and “made nothing,” though pay rose somewhat when the franchise moved to primetime. She said she did not earn “real money” until joining “Beverly Hills, 90210” in 1994. -
Rose McIver says Sam will be briefly absent early in ‘Ghosts’ season 6
Rose McIver says Sam will be “a little absent” early in ‘Ghosts’ season 6. McIver said she had been preoccupied and would return soon; a photo of her holding a tiny hand appeared to hint at her second child’s birth, which she did not confirm. -
Ruby Rose says ‘Batwoman’ neck injury still shapes her ‘Special Forces’ challenges
On “Special Forces: World’s Toughest Test,” Ruby Rose tied her feet-first helicopter drop to a 2019 “Batwoman” stunt injury. She said she had broken her neck twice, had two replacement discs and described the toll as “four years of my life gone.” -
Jamie Roy says Brian's clash with Dougal begins building respect
In “Outlander: Blood of My Blood,” Brian pledges 100 men to the Jacobite cause; Dougal lets him stay at Castle Leoch for the celebration. Actor Jamie Roy says their fight helps Dougal see Brian as a good man, and going to war together later will deepen their bond. -
Six actors join Kristen Stewart in Prime Video’s Challenger series
Prime Video’s The Challenger has added six recurring actors: William Fichtner, Kevin Carroll, Eric Lange, Adelaide Clemens, Louisa Jacobson and Hunter Burke. Kristen Stewart stars as Sally Ride in the limited series about the 1986 disaster and its aftermath.
