Television

This 1970s TV Show About a Girl and a Witch Is Wonderfully Weird

Penelope is a young girl in a small town, but everybody calls her “Lizzie Dripping,” because she’s always making up stories. (I guess “Lizzie Dripping” was British slang for a girl who tells lies.) And then one day, Penelope encounters a witch that only she can see. That’s the premise of Lizzie Dripping, a TV…

Angry Fans May Have Actually Driven Down The 100‘s Ratings

Fans were not pleased about the major death in last week’s episode of The 100. (Neither were we.) And since then, they’ve been furiously working not just to declare their displeasure—but to make the show itself pay a heavy price. Spoilers for last week’s episode ahead… Thanks to Twitter fans have more access to creators…

A New TV Series Will Explore What Happened After Sleeping Beauty Woke Up

TV shows that explore what happened after more famous stories are all the rage, especially on channels owned by Disney. Now After, a TV sequel to Sleeping Beauty, is set to join them on Freeform, the channel formerly known as ABC Family. Can After and Star-Crossed share a night, please? The show is going to…

Here’s a Much Closer Look at Syfy’s New Alien Terrorist Show, Hunters

Syfy’s been on a roll lately with the book adaptations—especially The Expanse. Next month, the cable channel is rolling out a TV show based on Whitley Strieber’s Alien Hunter books, called Hunters. And here’s a much closer look, thanks to some high-res photos, exclusively at io9. Hunters has a pretty neat pedigree: Not only is…

Luke Cage Finally Has Its Premiere Date

Once you finish binging Daredevil season 2 later this month, you won’t have to wait too long for the next Marvel Netflix series. Luke Cage himself, Mike Colter, announced his show will debut on September 30. [Comic Book Resources] Contact the author at [email protected].

There’s No Way All the Heroes Can Survive the End of Star Wars Rebels

“We’re doomed.” C-3PO’s classic Star Wars line was sort of a joke—but it could be literally true, when it comes to the heroes of Star Wars Rebels. Because there’s no way that all of these people can all still be alive by the end of the series. Right? Ever since the Star Wars universe started…

Two Members of DC’s Cinematic Justice League Won’t Get Origin Stories

Yesterday’s Civil War trailer has already given rise to crazy speculation about the Spider-Man movie. Some familiar faces are returning to The Flash and Arrow. The cast of Daredevil talks flipping the script on the show’s format. Plus, new Dark Tower casting, and more details on Sylvester Stallone in Guardians 2. Behold, Spoilers! The Flash/Aquaman…

Sylvester Stallone May Have a Role to Play in Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2

You’ll have to wait a little longer for the new Star Trek show. Ben Affleck talks Batman v Superman and his solo Batman movie. Don’t expect to see Black Panther’s homeland in Civil War. Plus, what’s to come on Lucifer, Gotham, and Sleepy Hollow, and even more Iron Fist casting rumors. Spoilers Now! Guardians of…

New Comedy Making History Sounds Like It’s From the Bill and Ted School of Time Travel

Time travel can be treated as a serious plot device; think Hulu’s 11.22.63. It can also be silly as hell, as in the Bill and Ted films or Hot Tub Time Machine. A new Fox pilot from the Last Man on Earth producers, Making History, sounds like it’ll hew to the latter classification. Here’s the…

Of Kings and Prophets Is a Muddled Mess of Sex, Blood, and Religious Appeasement

In the beginning there was Saul. He was a pretty okay king who wanted to unite the 12 tribes of Israel into the kingdom of Judah. But then he went to the prophet Samuel, who spoke for their god, and Samuel said “lol you’re an okay king. Plz commit genocide. Thanks.” Like his Biblical counterpart,…

This Is Shadowhunters‘ Best, Weirdest, and Most Unexpected Power Couple 

Look at those cheerful faces. Clave envoy Lydia (a prickly taskmaster, haunted by a terrible tragedy in her past) and Alec (a guy who’s pissed at his parents and in major denial about his attraction to Magnus) are newly engaged. “Rise Up” cements their partnership which is also Shadowhunters’ most unlikely alliance. These crazy kids…

The First Official Look at the Flash/Supergirl TV Crossover Is Also a Fun Easter Egg

CBS has finally revealed the first official details about the crossover between the two happiest superheroes on television, along with one of those lovable promo pics that are also homages to classic comic book covers. Here’s the brief synopsis of the upcoming episode “Worlds Finest” confirming that yes, Barry and Kara will go toe-to-toe with…

All the Secrets Hidden in Game of Thrones‘ Brand New Trailer

With just over a month and a half to go, we finally have it—our first proper look at Game of Thrones’ sixth season. Without the books to guide us, we don’t really know what’s going to happen (or, we’re not supposed to). But we can still break down a lot of what we can see…

Is There Still a Chance That Marvel’s Movies and TV Shows Could Cross Over for Infinity War?

There could be more Dark Tower casting on the way. Chadwick Boseman teases Black Panther’s arrival in Civil War, while Clark Gregg discusses how Agents of SHIELD will acknowledge the movie. Plus, good news for Into the Badlands, and try not to be surprised at the prospect of even more Star Wars. Spoilers! Avengers: Infinity…

Lucifer Is the Clear Winner in the Monday Night Satanic TV Derby

The dark lords of television have arranged it so that on Mondays, you can watch Lucifer at 9pm on Fox, then switch over to A&E for Damien at 10pm. The jury’s still out on Damien—we weren’t super-stoked on the first episode—but Lucifer turned in one of its best yet with “Wingman,” as the relationship between…

The Real Reason Why Shannara Chronicles Failed to Copy the Success of Game of Thrones

The Shannara Chronicles is a strange TV show. It’s clearly the result of some producer’s desire to replicate the crazy success of HBO’s Game of Thrones, but it fell way short. And maybe the reason is because Shannara is a standard-issue epic fantasy, and Game of Thrones is something different. Science fiction and fantasy are…

Good news, Supergirl fans—a second season is all but confirmed. CBS CEO Les Moonves has announced that five of the network’s new shows from this current season, including Supergirl and Limitless, will definitely be renewed for new seasons. It’s not 100 percent official yet, but it’s about as close as you can get. Contact the…

Holy Crap, Craig Robinson Is Joining Mr. Robot

The comedian who starred in The Office and Hot Tub Time Machine will be joining USA’s hacker drama, which is supposed to get even more intense in season two. Variety reports that Craig Robinson has signed on as a recurring guest star for the next season of Mr. Robot, which started filming yesterday in New…

Your Best Look Yet at Punisher and Elektra’s Comic Costumes in Daredevil Season Two

Matt Murdock isn’t the only one getting an outfit upgrade when Daredevil season two drops next week. While we’ve seen both of DD’s new friends and foes in their civilian gear before, we finally have our first look at the Punisher with his trademark skull shirt and Elektra in her upgraded ninja outfit. The new…

Looks Like Iron Fist Could Be Appearing in Luke Cage After All

Teams Cap and Tony reveal why they chose their sides in Civil War. Ben McKenzie teases doom to come on Gotham. Gal Gadot talks the independence of Diana in Wonder Woman. Plus, Episode VIII set pictures, and a new look at next week’s Walking Dead. To me, my Spoilers! Captain America: Civil War The Russos…