If you thought Danny Reagan moving to Massachusetts meant we’d finally be free of those Sunday dinners and unsolicited life advice from the "Pop" gallery, think again. CBS’s newest hit, Boston Blue , is leaning hard into its lineage, and frankly, the nostalgia bait is working. During a recent TCA panel, Donnie Wahlberg basically confirmed what we all suspected: the Reagan family tree has very long branches that reach straight into Beantown. The Return of the PC (Pre-Centenarian) The biggest headline for the back half of Season 1 is the arrival of the legendary Len Cariou . That’s right, Henry Reagan is officially bringing his "back in my day" energy to Episode 13 , set to air this April 2026 . While we aren't sure if he's bringing a pot roast across state lines, his appearance marks a significant bridge between the legacy of Blue Bloods and the fresh grit of Boston Blue . Whether he’s there to bail Danny out of a procedural headache or just to judge his choice of local pubs, Cariou’s presence is the ultimate seal of approval for this spinoff. Partners, "Friends," or Whatever We’re Calling It Now Marisa Ramirez is also making a return trip. After a brief appearance earlier this season, Detective Maria Baez is back for Episode 15 . The writers are clearly enjoying the slow burn, as her return promises to address the "ambiguous" long-distance dynamic between her and Danny. It’s the kind of “will-they-won’t-they” that has survived 14 years of New York traffic, so a few flights to Boston shouldn't stop them now. Erin Reagan: Prosecutor by Day, Director by Night Not to be outdone, Bridget Moynahan is pulling double duty. She’s scheduled for a guest spot in Episode 17 this May 2026 , but her real impact is happening behind the camera. Moynahan is stepping into the director’s chair for an upcoming episode, proving that the Reagan family doesn't just follow the rules, they make them. Why This Matters for Fans For those of us still mourning the end of the original series, these guest spots aren't just cameos; they are the glue keeping the "Blue" universe together. Boston Blue is finding its own voice, but it knows exactly who pays the bills: the fans who want to see the Reagans stick together, even if they're 200 miles apart. Boston Blue returns from its midseason hiatus with Episode 10 on Friday, February 27, 2026 , on CBS. Keep your eyes peeled and your DVRs ready; the family reunion is just getting started. Are these cameos enough to keep you watching, or do you want a full-blown dinner scene in a Southie apartment? Drop a comment below and let us know which Reagan you’re dying to see next!

Dance, Dance, Dance until you die. A victim falls dead while playfully competing with a rival couple dancing the night away. Poisoned, but how? This is a head-scratching case that has Faith stuck on how it happened. Will can only agree on the cause of death and that he really needs to improve his Spanish. This started out as a light-hearted, fun night out which quickly, mysteriously turned into a murder. They have no weapon, and the victim didn’t ingest the poison through food or drink.  That’s what Will and Faith do, investigate and solve the unimaginable . You'll be surprised at who the murderer really is. Angie and Ormewood use tried and true real detective work, record research and stakeouts to find their murder suspects, along with help from two forensic symposium students. Tonight's episode had lots of murder mystery and crime-solving involved. It was definitely Watch Worthy! Flashback to His Roots Will has a flashback to the time he began learning his native language, and revisited his family roots. He returned to Puerto Rico with his uncle and Betty to visit his Mother’s home and relatives.  Present day, at a dance club, Sorenda’S, filled with dancing people at an afterparty, unwinding. They were enjoying the electric atmosphere of dancing that seemed to radiate through the room. The dancing becomes a fierce, friendly competition between two couples. Shocking everyone, one of the young women collapses, dead. When Did Dancing Become a Lethal Weapon? Enter, Will and Faith. Will does his unique thing by getting on the floor with the dead woman, and trying to find out what could have caused her death. Faith begins interviewing all the people in the club.  She finds a  couple, Ramos Delgado, Cultural Attache from Colombia and his wife, Isabella. Ramos sponsored Catalina’s visa, the dead woman. Faith introduces them to Amanda. Ramos asks if they suspect foul play. Faith is unsure.  She goes to ask Will and Pete for a preliminary update.  Both Pete and Will agree the victim was poisoned. They explain and show her the facts. It was a fast-acting poison, and was not delivered by injection. Faith wants to send everyone home, but Will objects. He says they need to talk to everyone before they leave. Faith tells him they don’t have time to get an interpreter. Will accepts the challenge and puts his two years of Spanish lessons to the test. He is critically critiqued by someone speaking English. The Bogota Power Couple, Ramos and Isabella Delgado, speak eloquently in Spanish, leaving Will a little out of his depth. Isabella notices, and quietly asks her husband to speak to them in English. Ramos was explaining how wonderful a dancer Catalina was, and that there were people jealous of her ability. She was exceptional. Catalina’s dance partner, Javi, can’t believe she’s dead. Faith asks him to tell them everything he can remember.  Will asks if she ate or drank anything, and Javi states Catalina didn’t like eating or drinking anything when dancing.  After they interview Javi, Will asks Faith if she notices anything different about him. At first, she doesn’t, then does see it. He changed the color of his trademark suit. Faith really sells how much of a difference and change it makes for Will. Will and Faith playing off each other, exchanging sarcastic remarks, as terms of semi-endearment is cute.  They are interrupted by their next interviewee, Bon Bon Chiffon. Bon Bon immediately notices Will’s new attire, and compliments him on it. He’s the emcee and also dances salsa. He adamantly states people have got to stop getting murdered around him. He was obsessed with Catalina, but didn’t really know her. He showed them where Catalina did her makeup.   Death by Contouring Will and Faith skillfully go into investigation mode, like they can do instantaneously at any crime scene. Bon Bon is curious and asks Special Agent Will Trent why he didn’t tell him he was Puerto Rican. Will questions Bon Bon how he found out, as he carefully checks everything at Catalina’s makeup station.  Bon Bon interrogates Will about his heritage, and Will tells him his Mom was Puerto Rican. Don’t know how or why, but Bon Bon assumed Will’s Dad was German. Faith jumps in and adds Will does seem to appear a little like he’s German, because of his tight emotional control. Bon Bon says he’s also Puerto Rican and Will is totally his opposite.  Faith gets everyone refocused on the case, while Will pays close attention to the different makeup jars on Catalina’s station. He notices one is different, and suggests maybe the poison was absorbed through the skin. They need to get the samples to the lab. Faith asks Will if they can release the hostages/witnesses. He says no.  Will goes to the dj area, picks up a mike and tries to address everyone in the club. Faith is embarrassed for him, as he starts pushing buttons, playing loud music over the speakers, and getting cries to turn it off from the crowd. He finally finds the elusive button, and is able to speak without musical accompaniment. He thanks everyone, and tells them how much longer they will be there. The crowd is not amused, and Will keeps pushing buttons. (Disney/Daniel Delgado Jr.) RAMÓN RODRIGUEZ I’m AWAKE Angie and Ormewood are in the elevator about to start their day at the police station. Ormewood is barely awake. He had to chaperon Max and his friends at a sleepover, in his one-bathroom house. Angie says it sounded like torture. Captain Heller meets them as the elevator doors open. He hurriedly tells them about the professor from a forensics science symposium that’s there now. He told her she and her class could go through one of their cold cases. They're in the press room waiting to tell Angie and Ormewood their findings. Angie and Ormewood immediately object, as Captain Heller tries desperately to run away. They are not happy.  The two forensics class members give Angie and Ormwood the highlights of the case they investigated. The cold case is on Beverly Rutledge, a 63-year old woman stabbed in a woodworking studio in April 2003. The halfway house nearby was accused of the murder. The two students say the prime suspect was not the murderer because the DNA didn’t match. They split up and investigate the crime scene and research the old case files.  Dancing and Cold Cases Closed Faith tells Will what the lab results were for the makeup. The tox screen found aconitine poison residue in her body makeup. Will says they have talked to every dancer except one, Roxy Vazquez. Bon Bon says Roxy’s a Drama Queen and the best dancer there. Roxy used to dance with Javi, but Catalina took him from her. If Roxy and Javi dance together again, they could win the dance contest and win the $100,000 prize. Faith goes to talk to Javi and Will talks to Roxy. Will goes to see Roxy and introduces himself. She teaches him how to dance. He questions Roxy while she shows him how to salsa. He notices some bruises on her leg and she dodges his questions.  Isabella interrupts them to tell him Faith is looking for him.  Javi tells them he killed Catalina.  Is Javi guilty? Is Will a good dancer? Do Angie and Ormewood solve the cold case? What does Will see that proves they haven’t found their killer? What did Angie and the student find that helps solve the case? How do the students do on a stakeout with Angie and Ormewood? This episode gives you two criminal cases and follows them separately to find the murder suspects and peace for their victims. Love the way the two cases follow through their investigative work. The stakeout is so funny, and dance club murder is great. It’s interesting how Will’s therapy is introduced in his case story. It reveals how he feels unconnected from his native people and language. He is known as “the man from nowhere”. His therapist encourages him and tells him to stand up to the killer.  This is a very good episode that tricks you into thinking they found the murderer, but you are totally wrong. Quite a good whodunit. I liked this episode, and it held my attention until the end. I give it 4.8 Stars out 5 .

Well, it can’t all be great, right? There was a lot going on in the latest episode of The Rookie  and I hope we’re not back to storyline whiplash.  Bailey’s Potential Move to D.C. Bailey’s old captain meets with her and John to talk about the possibility of Bailey joining him and a team inside the Pentagon. Sounds exciting, but Bailey didn’t seem like she was too into it at first, but as the offer lingered, it became obvious this was something she was considering. She even proposed this idea to John and despite insisting that their life was already perfect in Los Angeles, John thought about what a move to D.C. could look like for them.  After having a talk with Grey, John learned that this move would mean having to start all over again as a rookie. Not only would he, again, be the oldest rookie in his class, he’s even older than he was when he first became a rookie – so let’s be honest with ourselves here: John would be playing himself if he even attempted this move. “Cut and Run” - THE ROOKIE, Pictured: Jenna Dewan as Bailey Nune and Nathan Fillion as John Nolan. Photo: (Disney/Mike Taing) Once John tells Bailey he doesn’t think it’s worth it to start over again, she doesn’t seem to be on the same page. This is a great opportunity for Bailey – and the fact that her old captain thought of her first is telling of how great she would be in this role. So there’s no way she should turn it down right? After telling John she’s considering taking on this role and making the move a question hangs in the air: what does this mean for them? The Enemy of my Enemy… I wanted to be more invested in this episode’s case, but there was too much going on. While out together, Bailey and John witness a shooting. Nyla and Angela take on the case and while reviewing the footage, it turns out one of the shooters was a member of the Southern Front gang. The second shooter was a black man which is odd because the Southern Front are well known for being white supremacists, so how are these two working together? And why did they go after this man? At first I thought that the wife of the deceased hired them to do a hit for her. The way she was adamant on seeing the body, you know, like she needed to confirm he was really dead? She was then caught having a steamy moment with another man in the stairwell – she had to have been involved right? Wrong. She wasn’t, she was just enjoying her open marriage and his death had nothing to do with that.  “Cut and Run” - THE ROOKIE, Pictured: Lisseth Chavez as Celina Juarez and Deric Augustine as Miles Penn. Photo: (Disney/Mike Taing) When Miles was talking to Celina about the case, she offered him some help on how to get some intel on gang activity. While doing a reddit deep dive, Miles came across something that would help in this current case. Circling back to why someone from a white supremist group would work with a black man – with Miles’ deep dive, we learn that the two shooters, identified as Ryder and Kingston, were foster brothers. The reason they killed this man, Fred, was because he was involved in a hit and run that severely injured their foster mother.  This case involved violence and more violence, and it felt never ending. There was no moment of redemption for either party; Ryder died trying to flee from police, Kingston was killed by someone from his  gang who wanted to prove himself and also snitched that Kingston was working with a Southern Front, and there was a lot of gunfire when officers raided the home. I know that they can’t all be wins, but this one just felt like an unnecessary loss to me.  Wopez  I will always love Angela and Wesley’s dynamic together. This is a couple that the writers get right all the time; I’ve never been disappointed (I hope I didn’t just jinx it). With Del Monte out of the running, Wesley was approached to run for District Attorney. This came as a surprise to him, and at first he was against it. Even Angela thought it was a bad idea to bring this kind of attention to their family.  Wesley, though, started to consider it and Angela didn’t want this to happen. She concocted a plan to have Nyla and James come over for dinner to plead her case to Wesley just how much of a bad idea this was, however, the plan backfired. Nyla and James thought Wesley had great points to run – it aligns with the work he’s always wanted to provide for the community.  “Cut and Run” - THE ROOKIE, Pictured: Shawn Ashmore as Wesley Evers. Photo: (Disney/Mike Taing) After some thought, Angela decided that this would be the best for Wesley. It’s the way they communicate their feelings and compromise for each other that makes them so loveable to me. I can’t wait to see how this storyline progresses throughout the season.  Lucy and the Lost Machete  Lucy entrusting Smitty to log evidence made for a funny scenario in this episode. With the new change to how they log evidence, a key item in her court case, a bloody machete, goes missing. In a panic, she asks Tim for help to find it in the evidence closet, but the case numbers are all wrong. Luckily they could find the evidence by entering the date of the crime, and you’d think this would be easier right? Not when you leave it up to Smitty.  Because he didn’t read the new logging memo, he entered over two months of evidence incorrectly which means if they were going to find the missing machete, they’d have to search two months worth of boxes.  They did eventually find the machete and all went well in court for Lucy. What was even funnier was that Lucy hinted at the possibility that Smitty could be doing this on purpose – if he keeps messing up, people wouldn’t trust him with important things. It’s genius!  I won’t be adding this episode to my list of favorites, but it had some good moments. What’d you think of the new episode of The Rookie ? Share your thoughts below!

After weeks of high-stakes medical drama, hospital hacks and the kind of professional sabotage that would make a soap opera villain blush, Doc finally decided to let us catch our collective breath. Season 2, Episode 13 , titled "Fare Well," served as the ultimate temperature cooler. If the past few episodes were a five-alarm fire, "Fare Well" was the soothing aloe vera application we desperately needed. At The TV Cave , we live for the mess, and while this episode lowered the volume, it certainly didn’t lower the stakes for our favorite doctors at Westside Hospital. The Hannah Problem: Gone (For Now), But Not Forgotten Let’s address the elephant in the room: the Hannah storyline. Thankfully, the writers decided to wrap up that exhausting arc with a quick throw-away line and an even quicker glimpse at a news article. Hannah and her brother are officially being charged, which feels like a victory for everyone with a pulse. However, don't get too comfortable. If you know TV and we certainly do we haven't seen the last of her. Mark our words: she’s going to resurface the second that trial starts. There is still the looming cloud of the truth about her father that needs to come out to the public. Plus, let’s not forget that Richard is still holding a card up his sleeve that he hasn't played yet. The storm hasn't passed; we’re just in the eye of it. Amy and Sonya: The Critique That Could Have Been a Catastrophe The heart of "Fare Well" was the fascinating dynamic between Dr. Amy Larsen and Sonya . Tasked by Joan Ridley to evaluate each other’s medical casework, the duo spent the episode under a microscope. Surprisingly, the critique went well. Instead of the expected fireworks, we got professional growth. Through a series of well-placed flashbacks, we learned that Amy actually fought for Sonya to get her position when she was just a medical student. Amy’s pitch to HR was essentially that she would push Sonya to her limits, a tactic that has clearly paid off, molding Sonya into the sharp, capable doctor she is today. Speaking of Sonya, she was all smiles this week, buried in her phone texting TJ while he’s out of town. Did we call the Sonya/TJ romance or did we call it? The chemistry has been simmering for weeks, and this "long-distance" texting phase is the classic precursor to a full-blown hospital hallway make-out session. You heard it here first. Plus Joan almost passed out in front of Sonya then took the rest of the day off. I think TJ and Sonya will be heavy into Joan's upcoming storyline. The Michael and Katie Meltdown While Sonya was glowing, Michael was spiraling. With his parents in town, the pressure was on to fix his fractured domestic life. Michael spent most of the episode hunting for a new job just to appease his estranged wife, but the facade finally cracked. In a moment of brutal honesty, Michael admitted to his father that he simply doesn’t love his wife the way she needs, not since Amy "came back" into the fold. This confession triggered a massive panic attack for Katie , proving that while the medical cases might be cooling down, the personal lives of these doctors remain a total disaster. The Verdict Doc is a mess, but it’s exactly the kind of high-quality, character-driven mess that keeps us refreshing the Hulu streaming page every Wednesday morning. "Fare Well" succeeded because it leaned into the history of its characters rather than just the trauma of the week. It gave us a moment to appreciate the growth of the Amy/Sonya mentorship while setting the stage for the inevitable legal drama surrounding Hannah's trial. As we look toward the season finale, the question remains: Can Michael find a way to balance his past and his present, or is Katie’s health the ultimate price for his honesty? What are your theories on Richard’s "secret card"? Drop your comments below.

If you had “Adam Driver as a sweaty fugitive” and “Regina Hall as a no-nonsense FBI legend” on your 2026 bingo card, congratulations, you’re clearly psychic and we should probably hang out. Netflix has officially greenlit Rabbit, Rabbit , a high-octane hostage thriller that feels like the prestige TV equivalent of a double shot of espresso. At The TV Cave, we’ve seen our fair share of “negotiator versus criminal” tropes, but this pairing is less "standard procedural" and more "psychological warfare with an Oscar-pedigree budget." A Standoff for the Ages The premise of Rabbit, Rabbit is delightfully claustrophobic. Adam Driver stars as J-Will, an escaped convict who finds himself boxed in at a truck stop. Instead of going out in a blaze of glory, he decides to turn the location into a twisted social experiment, taking a group of hostages along for the ride. Enter Regina Hall as Poppy, a retired FBI crisis negotiator who is essentially the GOAT of "tactical empathy." Poppy is dragged out of retirement (because no one in these shows ever gets to enjoy their pension) to deal with J-Will. What follows is described as a high-stakes "poker match" where the currency isn't money, but human lives and mental stability. The Pedigree Behind the Lens Netflix isn't just throwing two A-listers in a room and hoping for the best. The series is steered by showrunner Peter Craig , the writer who helped give us the gritty realism of The Batman and the adrenaline of Top Gun: Maverick . Directing duties fall to Philip Barantini , the man who mastered the art of the "anxiety-inducing single take" with the film Boiling Point . Expect the tension to be thick enough to cut with a kitchen knife. Driver has a knack for playing "unhinged but strangely magnetic," and seeing him go toe-to-toe with Hall who can command a room with a single look is the kind of casting chemistry we actually care about. Why This Matters for Your Watchlist While we are still waiting on an official release date , the production is handled by MRC and Netflix, signaling that they are aiming for "Prestige Sunday Night" vibes rather than "Tuesday Afternoon Background Noise." This isn't just another thriller; it’s a character study masquerading as a standoff. Between Hall’s sharp-witted authority and Driver’s intense physical presence, Rabbit, Rabbit is shaping up to be the binge-watch that makes you forget to check your phone for eight hours straight. Stay tuned to The TV Cave for the latest updates on trailers and casting news. Would you like to dive deeper into Regina Hall’s transition into dramatic lead roles or see how Adam Driver’s 2026 schedule is shaping up?

It’s been 39 years since Johnny Castle uttered the most famous line in cinematic history, and apparently, the powers that be at Lionsgate decided we’ve spent enough time in the corner. If you’ve been living under a rock or perhaps just trapped in a boring summer camp without a rugged dance instructor to liberate you, the news is official: Dirty Dancing 2 is finally stepping out of development hell and onto the dance floor. As we kick off 2026, the long-gestating follow-up is finally shedding its “will-they-won’t-they” production status. For those of us at The TV Cave who grew up practicing the "Lift" in a backyard pool (and failing miserably), this sequel brings a mix of nostalgic euphoria and a healthy dose of "please don't ruin my childhood" skepticism. The Return of the Queen (and Kellerman’s) The most vital piece of the puzzle is the return of Jennifer Grey . Reprising her role as Frances "Baby" Houseman, Grey isn't just showing up for a paycheck; she’s serving as an executive producer to ensure the spirit of the 1987 classic remains intact. Now in her 60s, Baby is no longer the wide-eyed ingenue carrying a watermelon. Instead, the sequel finds her returning to Kellerman’s in the 1990s . Yes, we’re trading the 60s folk-pop and leather jackets for 90s grunge and perhaps a bit of R&B. The plot centers on Baby’s return to the iconic Catskills resort, where she encounters a new generation of dancers. The challenge? Honoring the late, great Patrick Swayze. The production team has been adamant that Johnny Castle’s absence will be addressed with the gravity it deserves, rather than a CGI resurrection that would make us all lose our appetite for those famous resort buffet scenes. The Crew Behind the Curtains While Jonathan Levine was originally slated to direct, the latest word from the studio is a slight shuffle in the hierarchy. Levine remains as an executive producer, but the project has brought in heavy hitters Nina Jacobson and Brad Simpson (the duo behind The Hunger Games ) to ensure this film has more substance than a standard direct-to-DVD cash grab. Writer Kim Rosenstock is tasked with capturing that lightning in a bottle: the intersection of social class, sexual awakening, and really, really good choreography. The 90s setting is a stroke of genius, allowing the film to explore a different kind of cultural shift while Baby transitions from the student to the mentor. When Can We See the Magic? After being stalled by the Hollywood strikes of years past, filming is officially slated to begin later this year. With cameras rolling in 2026, we are looking at a likely 2027 release window . This timing is no accident, 2027 marks the 40th anniversary of the original film. Will it have the same "I've Had the Time of My Life" energy? Only time will tell. But with Jennifer Grey leading the charge and a 90s soundtrack potentially featuring everything from Salt-N-Pepa to Alanis Morissette, we’re cautiously optimistic. Stay tuned to The TV Cave for more updates, casting news, and our inevitable deep dive into whether anyone can actually pull off a lift in 2026. One thing is for sure: the watermelons are already packed.

David Jonsson and Aimee Lou Wood announced the BAFTA nominations today — and unsurprisingly, I have a lot  to say about them. First off, I was genuinely happy to see I, Swear  receive so much love, landing five nominations , including Best Actor  for Robert Aramayo. Aramayo delivered my favourite performance of last year, and it’s great to see that recognised here. Honestly, I’m just glad I, Swear  didn’t slip through the cracks. The biggest snub that surprised me, though, was Amy Madigan , who is notably absent from the Supporting Actress  category. With all that said, here are my predicted winners in each category , based on a mix of personal preference and BAFTA voting patterns. EE Rising Star Award Robert Aramayo Miles Caton Chase Infiniti Archie Madekwe Posy Sterling My Pick:   Robert Aramayo Best Children’s & Family Film Arco  – Ugo Bienvenu, Félix De Givry, Sophie Mas, Natalie Portman Boong  – Lakshmipriya Devi, Ritesh Sidhwani Lilo & Stitch  – Dean Fleischer Camp, Jonathan Eirich Zootropolis 2  – Jared Bush, Byron Howard, Yvett Merino My Pick:   Zootropolis 2 Best British Short Film Magid / Zafar  – Luis Hindman, Sufiyaan Salam, Aidan Robert Brooks Nostalgie  – Kathryn Ferguson, Stacey Gregg, Marc Robinson, Kath Mattock Terence  – Edem Kelman, Noah Reich This Is Endometriosis  – Georgie Wileman, Matt Houghton, Harriette Wright Welcome Home Freckles  – Huiju Park, Nathan Hendren My Pick:   N/A Best British Short Animation Cardboard  – J.P. Vine, Michaela Manas Malina Solstice  – Luce Angus Two Black Boys in Paradise  – Baz Sells, Dean Atta, Ben Jackson My Pick:   N/A Outstanding Debut by a British Writer, Director or Producer The Ceremony  – Jack King, Hollie Bryan, Lucy Meer My Father’s Shadow  – Akinola Davies Jr., Wale Davies Pillion  – Harry Lighton A Want in Her  – Myrid Carten Wasteman  – Cal McMau, Hunter Andrews, Eoin Doran My Pick:   My Father’s Shadow Outstanding British Film 28 Years Later The Ballad of Wallis Island Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy Die My Love H Is for Hawk Hamnet I Swear Mr Burton Pillion Steve My Pick:   Hamnet Best Special Visual Effects Avatar: Fire and Ash F1 Frankenstein How to Train Your Dragon The Lost Bus My Pick:   Avatar: Fire and Ash Best Sound F1 Frankenstein One Battle After Another Sinners Warfare My Pick:   Warfare Best Production Design Frankenstein Hamnet Marty Supreme One Battle After Another Sinners My Pick:   Frankenstein Best Original Score Bugonia Frankenstein Hamnet One Battle After Another Sinners My Pick:   Sinners Best Make Up & Hair Frankenstein Hamnet Marty Supreme Sinners Wicked: For Good My Pick:   Frankenstein Best Editing F1 A House of Dynamite Marty Supreme One Battle After Another Sinners My Pick:   One Battle After Another Best Costume Design Frankenstein Hamnet Marty Supreme Sinners Wicked: For Good My Pick:   Frankenstein Best Cinematography Frankenstein Marty Supreme One Battle After Another Sinners Train Dreams My Pick:   Train Dreams Best Casting I Swear Marty Supreme One Battle After Another Sentimental Value Sinners My Pick:   Sinners Best Film Not in the English Language It Was Just an Accident The Secret Agent Sentimental Value Sirāt The Voice of Hind Rajab My Pick:   The Secret Agent Best Documentary 2000 Meters to Andriivka Apocalypse in the Tropics Cover-Up Mr Nobody Against Putin The Perfect Neighbor My Pick:   The Perfect Neighbor Best Animated Film Elio Little Amélie or the Character of Rain Zootropolis 2 My Pick:   Zootropolis 2 Best Adapted Screenplay Paul Thomas Anderson – One Battle After Another Tom Basden & Tim Key – The Ballad of Wallis Island Harry Lighton – Pillion Will Tracy – Bugonia Chloé Zhao & Maggie O’Farrell – Hamnet My Pick:   One Battle After Another Best Original Screenplay Marty Supreme Sinners The Secret Agent I Swear Sentimental Value My Pick:   I Swear Best Actress in a Supporting Role Odessa A’zion – Marty Supreme Inga Ibsdotter Lilleaas – Sentimental Value Wunmi Mosaku – Sinners Carey Mulligan – The Ballad of Wallis Island Teyana Taylor – One Battle After Another Emily Watson – Hamnet My Pick:   Teyana Taylor – One Battle After Another Best Actor in a Supporting Role Benicio del Toro – One Battle After Another Jacob Elordi – Frankenstein Paul Mescal – Hamnet Peter Mullan – I Swear Sean Penn – One Battle After Another Stellan Skarsgård – Sentimental Value My Pick:   Paul Mescal – Hamnet Best Actress in a Leading Role Jessie Buckley – Hamnet Rose Byrne – If I Had Legs I’d Kick You Kate Hudson – Song Sung Blue Chase Infiniti – One Battle After Another Renate Reinsve – Sentimental Value Emma Stone – Bugonia My Pick:   Jessie Buckley – Hamnet Best Actor in a Leading Role Robert Aramayo – I Swear Timothée Chalamet – Marty Supreme Leonardo DiCaprio – One Battle After Another Ethan Hawke – Blue Moon Michael B. Jordan – Sinners Jesse Plemons – Bugonia My Pick:   Robert Aramayo – I Swear Best Director Paul Thomas Anderson – One Battle After Another Ryan Coogler – Sinners Yorgos Lanthimos – Bugonia Josh Safdie – Marty Supreme Joachim Trier – Sentimental Value Chloé Zhao – Hamnet My Pick:   Paul Thomas Anderson – One Battle After Another Best Film Hamnet Marty Supreme One Battle After Another Sentimental Value Sinners My Pick:   One Battle After Another For my picks, I’ve gone with a mix of personal taste  and historical BAFTA voting tendencies . I can absolutely see Robert Aramayo pulling off a very BAFTA-coded move: winning Best Actor  here and missing out at the other major awards. We’ll find out on 22nd February , when Alan Cumming  hosts the ceremony. For UK viewers, the BAFTAs will air on BBC One .

Prepare your remotes, daytime drama fans, because CBS is delivering the soap crossover we didn't know we needed . In a move that has the internet buzzing, the network unveiled a landmark television event, merging two powerhouses: the iconic, long-running The Young and the Restless (Y&R) and the newer, buzzy Beyond the Gates (BTG). Six major Y&R players are trading Genoa City's drama for the posh confines of Fairmont Crest this June. It's a prime-time-worthy shake-up designed to bridge fan bases and trigger immediate chaos. Expect high-society clashes, unexpected business deals, and one "shocking event" that promises serious fallout. The TV Cave is breaking down all the juicy details of this ambitious storyline you won't want to miss. A Collision of Worlds: Plot Details Revealed This isn’t just a quick cameo; it’s a multi-episode narrative arc bringing some of the biggest names in daytime together. The action unfolds primarily on Beyond the Gates in June. The setup is a high-profile political fundraiser hosted by Vernon Dupree (Clifton Davis), a character quickly becoming a lynchpin of the BTG universe. The premise hinges on a long-standing alliance: Vernon and the legendary Victor Newman (Eric Braeden) are old friends and political allies. Victor has backed Vernon's campaigns, while Vernon has championed Newman Enterprises legislation. It’s an alliance built on loyalty and mutual gain, which in soap terms, means someone is about to get double-crossed. Victor is set to be the keynote speaker for Vernon's grandson Martin’s (Brandon Claybon) fundraiser, a seemingly simple task that will undoubtedly go sideways. Accompanying Victor and arriving in grand style are some of Genoa City's finest: Kyle Abbott (Michael Mealor) and Martin , friends from their post-college New York days. Jack Abbott (Peter Bergman) and Diane Jenkins (Susan Walters), ever the dynamic duo. Abby Newman (Melissa Ordway) and Devon Hamilton (Bryton James), mixing business with pleasure. Devon even fields a business opportunity from Anita Dupree (Tamara Tunie), ensuring that Newman Enterprises and Chancellor-Winters business keeps rolling, even in another zip code. As these titans mingle in Fairmont Crest, the stage is set for a dramatic collision. The Soap Operatic Intrigue Let's be real: we're here for the drama. The official press release teases that as the evening unfolds, a "shocking event" abruptly derails the fundraiser, triggering dramatic consequences for every guest. You can bet this won't be a minor inconvenience. This is a soap opera, after all. Someone’s secret past is likely coming to light, a business deal is about to crumble, or perhaps even a life is on the line. The stakes are high. The Young and the Restless is a proven juggernaut, while Beyond the Gates , a product of the CBS Studios/NAACP Venture, is making its mark with inclusive storytelling. This crossover is a brilliant, high-stakes gambit to leverage the established legacy of Y&R to boost BTG's profile. It’s smart, synergistic television that promises to deliver maximum bang for your entertainment buck. Final Thoughts: Tune In or Miss Out? Will this ambitious storyline live up to the hype? Our money is on "absolutely." The casting is superb, bringing together legacy actors like Eric Braeden and Peter Bergman with newer fan favorites. The narrative hook of old alliances and new business ventures ensures the drama feels organic, not forced. Not to mention, check out the new cast photo for Beyond the Gates season two: The Y&R/BTG crossover event is exactly the kind of bold storytelling daytime needs. It breaks the mold, offering something fresh for viewers. This isn't just network synergy; it's genuinely exciting television. Grab your popcorn, set your DVRs, or prepare to stream on Paramount+. The drama hits the airwaves in June, and we'll be here with the hot takes as the chaos unfolds in Fairmont Crest. Don't say we didn't warn you.

If you’ve been self-medicating with re-runs of Jimmy Laird breaking every ethical boundary known to the APA, Apple TV has some news that might actually lower your cortisol levels. Ahead of its highly anticipated Season 3 premiere on January 28, 2026 , the streamer has officially handed down an early Season 4 renewal for Shrinking . It seems Apple isn't ready to let go of its favorite "sad dads and the people who tolerate them" ensemble just yet. For a show that was originally whispered to be a three-season arc, this renewal proves that the "raw-dogging" honesty of Jason Segel’s Jimmy and the grumpy-old-man excellence of Harrison Ford’s Paul is a therapy session audiences aren't willing to end. A Premiere with a Side of Job Security While we were all preparing to settle in for the Season 3 debut which drops the first episode this Wednesday and runs through April 8, 2026 Apple decided to spoil us. The move to greenlight Season 4 before the first episode of the third installment even hits our screens is a massive vote of confidence. It says, "We know you're going to love this, and we’re already paying for the next round of tissues." Season 3 is already looking like a crowded waiting room in the best way possible. Alongside the core cast—including the perpetually underrated Jessica Williams , Luke Tennie , and the scene-stealing Michael Urie —the guest roster is getting out of hand. We’re talking Jeff Daniels , Michael J. Fox , and Candice Bergen . It’s like the producers are just scrolling through a "Legends Only" contact list. Why We’re Still Hooked on the Chaos What makes Shrinking work is its refusal to be a "nice" comedy. It’s messy, it’s ethically questionable, and it’s deeply funny because it acknowledges that everyone even the professionals is usually one bad day away from a breakdown. Segel’s Jimmy Laird remains the poster child for "doing the wrong thing for the right reasons," and Harrison Ford continues to give the best performance of his late-career era by essentially being a high-functioning version of our collective internal monologue. The series also solidifies the iron-clad grip that Bill Lawrence and Brett Goldstein have on the Apple TV ecosystem. Following the global takeover of Ted Lasso and the success of Bad Monkey , Shrinking has carved out its own niche: it’s the show that makes you feel slightly better about your own life because at least you aren't stalking your clients at their soccer games. What to Expect Moving Forward With Season 4 now a certainty, the stakes for the upcoming episodes feel a bit different. We can watch Jimmy, Gaby, and Paul navigate their latest professional disasters knowing there is a longer runway for these characters to actually grow—or, more likely, backslide into more hilarious mistakes. The Season 3 premiere of Shrinking arrives January 28 on Apple TV . If you haven't caught up yet, now is the time to start your binge before the discourse officially takes over your feed. Will Jimmy finally learn what a boundary is? Will Paul ever smile for more than three seconds? We have at least two more seasons to find out. Check back with The TV Cave for weekly recaps and breakdowns as we dive into the most chaotic therapy office on television. Are you excited for more Jimmy and Paul? Let us know in the comments if you think the early renewal was the right move!

The devil of Hell’s Kitchen isn’t just back; he’s bringing the entire neighborhood with him. Today, January 27, Marvel Television finally stopped gatekeeping and dropped the official Daredevil: Born Again Season 2 trailer and it’s safe to say the Disney+ era of Matt Murdock has officially shed its "PG-13" training wheels. After the high-stakes drama of the first season, the new footage promises a darker, more visceral dive into the urban decay of New York City, proving that when Wilson Fisk plays Mayor, everyone else plays victim. Jessica Jones is Back (and She’s Already Annoyed) The biggest "spit-take" moment of the trailer? The return of Krysten Ritter as Jessica Jones . The chemistry between her alcohol-fueled cynicism and Matt Murdock’s Catholic guilt remains the gold standard of the Marvel street-level universe. With Wilson Fisk (Vincent D’Onofrio) sitting comfortably in the Mayor’s office, the "Anti-Vigilante Task Force" is out for blood, and Murdock is forced to realize that a blind lawyer and a private investigator might not be enough to stop a man who owns the police. A New Player in the Game While we’re all thrilled to see Deborah Ann Woll and Elden Henson back as the emotional backbone of the show, the trailer didn't give too much away. If you thought Bullseye (Wilson Bethel) was the only problem Matt had to worry about this season, the trailer suggests a much more calculated, corporate brand of evil is moving into the Kitchen. Mark Your Calendars Marvel confirmed that Daredevil: Born Again Season 2 will premiere its eight-episode run on March 24, 2026 . The scale looks massive, the hallway fights look crunchy, and the stakes feel appropriately personal. Whether you’re here for the Punisher cameos or just to see Matt Murdock struggle with his personal life for the thousandth time, Season 2 is shaping up to be the definitive Marvel TV event of the year. Stay tuned to The TV Cave for episode recaps and deep dives as we get closer to the premiere. Is it March yet? Because we’re ready to watch Fisk’s New York burn.

Another day, another reason to cancel plans and grab the remote. From reality TV chaos and prestige crime dramas to binge-ready streaming drops, tonight’s TV schedule is doing the absolute most — and we’re not mad about it. Here’s your can’t-miss TV guide for January 27 , broken down by time so you don’t miss a thing. 🌙 Late Night & Streaming Drops (3:00 AM ET) If you’re a night owl (or an early riser pretending not to be), streaming services came through with fresh content worth hitting “play.” 🎤 Mike Epps: Delusional  — Netflix Mike Epps gets brutally honest — and hilarious — about breakups, fame, and the mindset that helped him hustle his way to the top. Equal parts reflective and laugh-out-loud funny. 🕵️ Shakespeare & Hathaway: Private Investigators  — BritBox Season 5 Finale Frank and Lu go undercover as expectant parents at a hypno-birthing class. Naturally, their past crashes the party. Cozy mystery fans, this one’s for you. 🎶 Take That  — Netflix The iconic boy band’s rise, fall, and massive reunion are explored through rare archive footage. Even if you weren’t  a Take That kid, this nostalgia trip hits. 💔 Tell Me Lies  — Hulu Lucy becomes the center of swirling gossip at a pool party, while Bree digs into unresolved childhood trauma. Messy relationships? Emotional damage? Yep, it’s all here. 🌆 Primetime Starts Heating Up (8:00 PM ET) Things get serious — and dramatic — as primetime kicks off. 🩺 Best Medicine  — FOX Martin’s decision to call the health inspector sparks outrage in town, while Elaine skips her mother’s wedding (yes, really) for school drama. Small-town chaos at its finest. 🏀 Coast 2 Coast  — NBC NBA fans are eating good tonight. Bucks vs. 76ers  (Eastern & Central) Clippers vs. Jazz  (Pacific & Mountain) Both games stream back-to-back on Peacock, so clear your schedule. ❄️ The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City  — Bravo Season 6 Reunion: Part 3 Heather doubles down, Lisa faces accusations, Britani exits in tears, and Andy Cohen tries (again) to land the plane. Buckle up — this reunion goes hard. 🔎 Will Trent  — ABC A murder at the Atlanta World Salsa Championships sends Will and Faith into investigation mode, while interns digging into a cold case cause chaos back at the office. 🌙 The 9:00 PM Power Hour Prestige TV, reality drama, and true stories collide. 📸 33 Photos From the Ghetto  — HBO A haunting documentary examining the only known photographs taken inside the Warsaw Ghetto during the 1943 uprising that weren’t shot by Nazi forces. 🏥 Doc  — FOX Competition heats up as the race for chief resident intensifies. Meanwhile, Michael’s parents arrive — and yes, it’s exactly as awkward as you’d expect. 🔥 Elie Wiesel: Soul on Fire  — PBS An American Masters  profile honoring the life and legacy of the Holocaust survivor, author, and human rights icon. 🧠 High Potential  — ABC An e-sports star’s murder leads investigators down an unexpected path involving a gaming rival and a sushi chef. Plus, Karadec reconnects with someone from his past. 🌟 Star Search  — Netflix The talent competition continues with celebrity judges Jelly Roll, Sarah Michelle Gellar, and Chrissy Teigen weighing in on standout performances. 🍸 Vanderpump Rules  — Bravo A suspicious phone call rattles Audrey, secrets swirl, and Shayne tries to keep a damaging video under wraps. SUR chaos never sleeps. 🚨 Streaming Event of the Night 🦸 Wonder Man  — Disney+ Full Season Drop (8 Episodes) Yahya Abdul-Mateen II stars as an aspiring actor who crosses paths with a washed-up performer played by Ben Kingsley — all while chasing roles in a superhero remake. Hollywood satire? Superhero commentary? Instant binge. 📌 Final Take Whether you’re in the mood for reality TV fireworks, thoughtful documentaries, or a brand-new binge, January 27 delivers across every genre. Set those DVRs, charge the iPad, and settle in — tonight’s TV understood the assignment. Check back with The TV Cave  daily for everything you need to know about what’s on, what’s worth watching, and what everyone will be talking about tomorrow. 🍿

The hallways of Bronx General are getting crowded and it’s not just with patients. In Brilliant Minds Season 2, Episode 13, titled "The Rabbit Hole," Dr. Oliver Wolf continues to prove that his bedside manner is as unconventional as his diagnostic skills. As we move deeper into the back half of the season, the medical mysteries are beginning to take a backseat to the high-octane interpersonal drama that makes this show a staple for Monday night TV junkies. The Digital Ghost in the Machine The central case of "The Rabbit Hole" introduces us to Nora, a catatonic patient whose only tether to the world of the living is "Virginia"not a relative or a friend, but an AI chatbot. It’s a sharp, timely piece of social commentary. In an age where we’re all one software update away from falling in love with our operating systems, Brilliant Minds asks the uncomfortable question: Can a digital consciousness truly sustain a human mind? The highlight of the episode is the return of Wolf’s signature "mind palace" sequences. Watching Wolf physically step into Nora’s internal landscape to watch her psyche play out in real-time remains the show’s most effective visual tool. It’s immersive, trippy and reminds us why Zachary Quinto was the perfect choice to play a doctor who sees what others ignore. Having said that, we no longer talk about his own medical condition which I felt was a nice touch to his character. Not saying we have to see him struggle to recognize everyone, but every now and again would go a long way. The Thorne in Carol’s Side While Wolf is busy playing digital detective, Dr. Anthony Thorne is back and a Thorne in my side. Thorne finds himself treating a child suffering from a severe allergy attack, a case complicated further by the toxic presence of divorced parents who can’t stop bickering long enough to sign a consent form. Thorne turns to Carol for help and the writers are clearly leaning into the "will-they-won't-they" energy. The chemistry is there but are we sold on them as a couple? The jury is still out. There’s something about their dynamic that feels like it’s missing a spark or perhaps it’s just that Carol is too busy being the therapist for every other adult in the building to focus on her own love life. Pictured: Tamberla Perry as Dr. Carol Pierce -- (Photo by: Pief Weyman/NBC) Love Triangles and HR Nightmares Speaking of Carol, she is currently trapped in the crossfire of the Wolf/Josh/Bo debacle. Josh is out here talking about having kids with Bo and Wolf is handling it with his usual grace which is to say, he’s a brooding disaster. Look, we’re all thinking it: Carol needs to sit Wolf and Josh down, tell them to stop the posturing and get back together. The pining is delicious, but the Bo of it all is starting to feel like a distraction. Carol’s plate is even fuller thanks to her new role as Dana’s mentor. It’s the ultimate "awkward elevator ride" scenario, considering Dana is the one who reported Carol to HR. The tension finally breaks when Dana confesses, only for Carol to drop the bombshell that she already knew. They’ve reached an "understanding," but Wolf being the protective, boundary-crossing friend he is, wasn't a fan. The ensuing blowout between Wolf and Carol was the emotional peak of the episode. Carol’s admission that she is genuinely worried about his stability adds a chilling layer of foreshadowing to the ongoing mystery of how Wolf eventually ends up as a patient in a mental hospital. The Father Mystery: Can We Wrap This Up? If there is one gripe with "The Rabbit Hole," it’s the lingering mystery of Wolf’s father. We’re still chasing shadows and using intermediaries to get information. At this point, the show needs to stop the "breadcrumbing" and just bring the man on screen. The tension is starting to sag under the weight of the delay. However, the episode sticks the landing with a final-minute twist that recontextualizes everything. We discover that the woman Wolf has been consulting is actually a patient at the mental hospital, the very same facility where we know Wolf’s story eventually takes a dark turn. Final Verdict "The Rabbit Hole" is a solid, thought-provoking hour of television that balances tech-scares with genuine heart. While the romantic subplots are getting a bit tangled, the core of the show, Wolf’s brilliant but fractured mind remains its greatest asset. For more recaps, exclusive previews and the latest TV news, keep it locked to The TV Cave . Don't forget to stream the latest episodes on Peacock.