Fans hoping Season 2 of The Hunting Party  would dial things down can stop holding their breath because the newly released trailer makes one thing very clear: NBC is doubling down on chaos, conspiracies, and gloriously messy character drama. The preview, which landed today, serves up exactly the kind of high-octane, serial-killer-hunting madness that made Season 1 a breakout guilty pleasure. And yes, the tone is bigger, sharper, and just a touch more unhinged… in the best way possible. Season 2, premiering January 8, 2026, throws viewers right back into the emotional aftershocks of Season 1’s cliffhangers. The trailer wastes zero seconds before reminding us why Agent Rebecca “Bex” Henderson remains one of TV’s most watchable hot-mess heroes. Between the interrogation-room tension, the grit-your-teeth chases, and more than one moment that screams “Oh, that’s going to get someone fired,”  the new footage teases a season that leans hard into character-driven stakes. And honestly? That’s exactly what this show needed. There’s also star power to spare. New guest stars including Niecy Nash-Betts and Eric McCormack bring a fresh jolt of charisma, with McCormack even popping up in flashbacks alongside his son. Their presence signals that Season 2 isn’t just upping the intensity; it’s widening its world, elevating the mystery surrounding The Pit, and giving the team’s investigations deeper emotional roots. The trailer also hints at expanded mythology and more serialized storytelling, a welcome shift after Season 1 proved viewers want more than just case-of-the-week killers. The glimpses of internal conflict within the team, especially between Bex, Odell, and Shanesuggest personal stakes are about to hit a boiling point. Good news for fans, maybe less good for their fictional HR department. With high-energy action, darker twists, and a cast firing on all cylinders, the newly released Season 2 trailer positions The Hunting Party  as one of NBC’s boldest returning dramas. If the footage is any indication, the show is ready to step confidently into its bigger episode order and deliver a season packed with tension, character chaos, and the kind of addictive storytelling that keeps viewers refreshing Peacock at 3 a.m. Season 2 is coming in hot and if this trailer is the warning shot, fans better buckle up.

Awards season has officially slammed its glittery, slightly unhinged foot on the gas pedal: the 2026 Golden Globe nominations  are out, and the Hollywood gods clearly woke up choosing discourse. Prestige dramas muscled their way to the front, chaotic comedies made their mark, and the newly added podcast category continues the Globes’ attempt to seem relevant to anyone under 40. (Bold strategy, we’ll see if it works.) The big early takeaway? One Battle After Another , Sinners , Frankenstein , and Hamnet  are shaping up as the films to beat, while TV heavyweights like The White Lotus , Severance , The Bear , and Abbott Elementary  returned with the kind of confidence only a returning champion enjoys. There are snubs. There are surprises. There are at least a few picks guaranteed to launch a thousand social-media rants. So, you know — business as usual. Let’s break down the full, gloriously chaotic lineup — and yes, all  categories are included in the chart below, because The TV Cave readers deserve the full tea. Full List of 2026 Golden Globe Nominations 🎥 FILM CATEGORIES Best Motion Picture – Drama Nominee Studio Frankenstein Netflix Hamnet Focus Features It Was Just an Accident Neon The Secret Agent Neon Sentimental Value Neon Sinners Warner Bros. Pictures Best Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy Nominee Studio Blue Moon Sony Pictures Classics Bugonia Focus Features Marty Supreme A24 No Other Choice Neon Nouvelle Vague Netflix One Battle After Another Warner Bros. Pictures Best Motion Picture – Animated Nominee Studio Arco Neon Demon Slayer: Kimetsu No Yaiba – Infinity Castle Aniplex / Crunchyroll / Sony Elio Disney Kpop Demon Hunters Netflix Little Amélie or The Character of Rain GKIDS Zootopia 2 Disney Cinematic and Box Office Achievement Nominee Studio Avatar: Fire and Ash Disney F1 Apple Original Films Kpop Demon Hunters Netflix Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning Paramount Sinners Warner Bros. Weapons Warner Bros. / New Line Wicked: For Good Universal Zootopia 2 Disney Best Motion Picture – Non-English Language Film Country It Was Just an Accident France No Other Choice South Korea The Secret Agent Brazil Sentimental Value Norway Sirāt Spain The Voice of Hind Rajab Tunisia Best Female Actor – Motion Picture (Drama) Actor Film Jessie Buckley Hamnet Jennifer Lawrence Die My Love Renate Reinsve Sentimental Value Julia Roberts After the Hunt Tessa Thompson Hedda Eva Victor Sorry, Baby Best Male Actor – Motion Picture (Drama) Actor Film Joel Edgerton Train Dreams Oscar Isaac Frankenstein Dwayne Johnson The Smashing Machine Michael B. Jordan Sinners Wagner Moura The Secret Agent Jeremy Allen White Springsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere Best Female Actor – Motion Picture (Musical/Comedy) Actor Film Rose Byrne If I Had Legs I’d Kick You Cynthia Erivo Wicked: For Good Kate Hudson Song Sung Blue Chase Infiniti One Battle After Another Amanda Seyfried The Testament of Ann Lee Emma Stone Bugonia Best Male Actor – Motion Picture (Musical/Comedy) Actor Film Timothée Chalamet Marty Supreme George Clooney Jay Kelly Leonardo DiCaprio One Battle After Another Ethan Hawke Blue Moon Lee Byung-Hun No Other Choice Jesse Plemons Bugonia Best Supporting Female Actor – Motion Picture Actor Film Emily Blunt The Smashing Machine Elle Fanning Sentimental Value Ariana Grande Wicked: For Good Inga Ibsdotter Lilleaas Sentimental Value Amy Madigan Weapons Teyana Taylor One Battle After Another Best Supporting Male Actor – Motion Picture Actor Film Benicio Del Toro One Battle After Another Jacob Elordi Frankenstein Paul Mescal Hamnet Sean Penn One Battle After Another Adam Sandler Jay Kelly Stellan Skarsgård Sentimental Value Best Director – Motion Picture Director Film Paul Thomas Anderson One Battle After Another Ryan Coogler Sinners Guillermo Del Toro Frankenstein Jafar Panahi It Was Just an Accident Joachim Trier Sentimental Value Chloé Zhao Hamnet Best Screenplay – Motion Picture Writer(s) Film Paul Thomas Anderson One Battle After Another Ronald Bronstein, Josh Safdie Marty Supreme Ryan Coogler Sinners Jafar Panahi It Was Just an Accident Eskil Vogt, Joachim Trier Sentimental Value Chloé Zhao, Maggie O’Farrell Hamnet Best Original Score – Motion Picture Composer Film Alexandre Desplat Frankenstein Ludwig Göransson Sinners Jonny Greenwood One Battle After Another Kangding Ray Sirāt Max Richter Hamnet Hans Zimmer F1 Best Original Song – Motion Picture Song Film Songwriters Dream as One Avatar: Fire and Ash Miley Cyrus, Andrew Wyatt, Mark Ronson, Simon Franglen Golden Kpop Demon Hunters Joong Gyu Kwak, Yu Han Lee, Hee Dong Nam, Jeong Hoon Seo, Park Hong Jun, Kim Eun-Jae, Mark Sonnenblick I Lied To You Sinners Raphael Saadiq, Ludwig Göransson No Place Like Home Wicked: For Good Stephen Schwartz The Girl in the Bubble Wicked: For Good Stephen Schwartz Train Dreams Train Dreams Nick Cave, Bryce Dessner 📺 TELEVISION CATEGORIES Best Television Series – Drama Series Platform The Diplomat Netflix The Pitt HBO Max Pluribus Apple TV Severance Apple TV Slow Horses Apple TV The White Lotus HBO Max Best Television Series – Musical or Comedy Series Platform Abbott Elementary ABC The Bear FX on Hulu Hacks HBO Max Nobody Wants This Netflix Only Murders in the Building Hulu The Studio Apple TV Best Limited/Anthology Series or TV Movie Title Platform Adolescence Netflix All Her Fault Peacock The Beast in Me Netflix Black Mirror Netflix Dying for Sex FX on Hulu The Girlfriend Prime Video Best Female Actor – Drama Series Actor Series Kathy Bates Matlock Britt Lower Severance Helen Mirren Mobland Bella Ramsey The Last of Us Keri Russell The Diplomat Rhea Seehorn Pluribus Best Male Actor – Drama Series Actor Series Sterling K. Brown Paradise Diego Luna Andor Gary Oldman Slow Horses Mark Ruffalo Task Adam Scott Severance Noah Wyle The Pitt Best Female Actor – Musical or Comedy Series Actor Series Kristen Bell Nobody Wants This Ayo Edebiri The Bear Selena Gomez Only Murders Natasha Lyonne Poker Face Jenna Ortega Wednesday Jean Smart Hacks Best Male Actor – Musical or Comedy Series Actor Series Adam Brody Nobody Wants This Steve Martin Only Murders Glen Powell Chad Powers Seth Rogen The Studio Martin Short Only Murders Jeremy Allen White The Bear Best Female Actor – Limited/Anthology/TV Movie Actor Project Claire Danes The Beast in Me Rashida Jones Black Mirror Amanda Seyfried Long Bright River Sarah Snook All Her Fault Michelle Williams Dying for Sex Robin Wright The Girlfriend Best Male Actor – Limited/Anthology/TV Movie Actor Project Jacob Elordi The Narrow Road to the Deep North Paul Giamatti Black Mirror Stephen Graham Adolescence Charlie Hunnam Monster: The Ed Gein Story Jude Law Black Rabbit Matthew Rhys The Beast in Me Best Supporting Female Actor – Television Actor Series Carrie Coon The White Lotus Erin Doherty Adolescence Hannah Einbinder Hacks Catherine O’Hara The Studio Parker Posey The White Lotus Aimee Lou Wood The White Lotus Best Supporting Male Actor – Television Actor Series Owen Cooper Adolescence Billy Crudup The Morning Show Walton Goggins The White Lotus Jason Isaacs The White Lotus Tramell Tillman Severance Ashley Walters Adolescence Best Performance in Stand-Up Comedy on Television Performer Special Bill Maher Is Anyone Else Seeing This? Brett Goldstein The Second Best Night of Your Life Kevin Hart Acting My Age Kumail Nanjiani Night Thoughts Ricky Gervais Mortality Sarah Silverman Postmortem Best Podcast Podcast Network Armchair Expert with Dax Shepard Wondery Call Her Daddy SiriusXM Good Hang with Amy Poehler Spotify The Mel Robbins Podcast SiriusXM Smartless SiriusXM Up First NPR The Bottom Line The 2026 Golden Globe nominations are a delicious mix of prestige favorites, unexpected flexes, and the kind of category chaos that keeps awards season spicy. With heavyweight films battling it out and TV delivering another stacked field, the race to January is officially on — and if history tells us anything, it’s that the Globes never stay quiet for long. Want breakdowns, predictions, and a few lovingly snarky rants? The TV Cave will be spelunking deeper into every category very soon.

Your daily dose of “What should I watch tonight?” — served with fresh drama, piping-hot premieres, and more holiday specials than your DVR can handle. 🌅 EARLY-BIRD BINGERS — STARTING 3:00 AM ET Because nothing says “good morning” like finales, feuds, and festive chaos. Bel-Air — Series Finale (Peacock) It’s the end of the road for the Banks crew. Will and Carlton stare down their futures (and complicated love lives), Phil goes into full Papa Bear mode, and the family rallies around Viv. Grab tissues. Maybe two. Dance Moms: A New Era — Season 2 Premiere (Hulu) New kid, new mom, new problems. Drama check: ✓ Tears check: ✓ A meltdown before sunrise: almost guaranteed. Elmo & Mark Rober’s Merry Giftmas (Netflix) Elmo + Mark Rober + holiday engineering? Expect wholesome chaos and science-powered surprises. Here Come the Irish — Season 2 Premiere (Peacock) Notre Dame hits fall camp with one tiny mystery to solve: Who’s QB1? Expect sweat, stress, and sports docuseries intensity. Midsomer Murders — Season 25 Premiere (Acorn TV) Human remains in a jar? A treasure hunt gone savage? Barnaby and Winter clock in for another delightfully macabre season. Predators (Paramount+) A chilling deep dive into the legacy behind To Catch a Predator  — the cameras, the controversies, the fallout. Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures — Season 3 Binge (Disney+) Eight episodes of tiny Jedi, chaotic droids, and galactic friendship. Your kid will be obsessed. You… probably will be too. 🏀 PRIMETIME WARM-UP — 7:30 PM ET NBA Monday (Peacock) Timberwolves vs. Suns — watch two Western teams battle it out while you wonder how these humans jump so high after Thanksgiving leftovers. 📺 8:00 PM ET — THE TV FIREHOSE OPENS So many choices. Zero shame if you double-screen. Pictured: Molly Kearney as Barbara. Photo: Bertrand Calmeau/CBS ©2025 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Below Deck Mediterranean (Bravo) The Bosun’s bold decision ruffles the crew, and a shipboard romance hits choppy waters. Nautical drama tastes better with snacks. DMV — Fall Finale (CBS, Special Time) Colette races to impress Noa, Barb accidentally goes full WWE on the director, and Leslie Jones shows up to steal the episode. Finding Mr. Christmas (Hallmark Channel) Final four hunks + heartfelt letters to mom + surprise reunions = peak holiday-dating-show energy. Holiday Baking Championship (Food Network) Christmas cookies, rugelach, and sufganiyot collide in a Chrismukkah dessert challenge that will make your kitchen feel inferior. Name That Tune (FOX) Comedians compete, then everyday contestants face off. Expect chaos, confidence, and at least one person absolutely convinced they know the song when they do not . St. Denis Medical (NBC) One patient causes big emotional reactions, Joyce runs into her past, and Matt helps Bruce with a buddy rebrand. 🏈 8:15 PM ET — MONDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL Eagles vs. Chargers (ABC, ESPN) Whether you watch for the game, the drama, or the commentary, it’s the only holiday-free programming tonight. 😂 8:30 PM ET — LAUGHS & LIFE LESSONS The Neighborhood — Fall Finale (CBS, Special Time) Calvin’s anniversary goes off-script thanks to an ex who pops up at the worst possible moment. Meanwhile, Malcolm and Marty have their own life-left-turns to handle. 🎤 9:00 PM ET — SUGAR, SCANDAL & SHOWDOWNS Pictured (L-R): Zeeko Zaki as Special Agent Omar Adom ‘OA’ Zidan and Missy Peregrym as Special Agent Maggie Bell. Photo: Bennett Raglin/CBS ©2025 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Baked With Love: Holiday (Hallmark Channel) The barn is buzzing with macaron mania and snow globe cake chaos on Christmas Eve Eve. Celebrity Weakest Link — Season 1 Finale (FOX) Celebrity doctors, real and pretend, compete for charity… and public humiliation. Immune systems? Optional. Cutting insults? Mandatory. FBI (CBS) A journalist’s shooting leads the team to a massive conspiracy, while OA wrestles with how much of the job’s danger to share at home. Gingerbread Land: The Biggest Little Holiday Competition — Season Finale (Food Network, Magnolia Network) Joanna Gaines comes in to help crown the gingerbread champion. Expect sugar highs and tiny edible architecture. The Voice (NBC) Playoffs continue with four superstar coaches and one too many emotional backstories for your heart to handle on a Monday. 🎁 10:00 PM ET — LATE-PRIME TREATS Password Holiday Special (NBC) Jonathan Groff spreads cheer, Fallon competes, and words get festive. It’s basically holiday charades but with studio lighting. Watson (CBS) The team helps a teen injured while chasing his crush — with help from his AI chatbot. Modern romance really said “upgrade available.” 🌙 11:30 PM ET — NIGHT-OWL PICK The Daily Show Presents: Jordan Klepper Fingers the Pulse – Give the Man a Prize  (Comedy Central) Klepper investigates whether a certain political f igure deserves the Nobel Peace Prize he’s loudly requesting. Subtle? Absolutely not. Entertaining? Always.

Every series has it — that one episode that takes a pause from the narrative chaos and delivers a quiet repose to have its characters stop and reflect upon how they came to be at this point on life’s timeline. “Dancing Rainbows,” serves that purpose for Landman, the popular oil drama series, now in its second season streaming on Paramount+. While the episode opens with a tragic nighttime crash that hints at bigger issues to follow for anyone connected to the fictional M Tex Oil company, the remainder of episode 4 of the latest drama from co-creators Taylor Sheridan and Christian Wallace, serves as a poignant exploration of relationships and regret, and love and life deferred. For much of the episode, we follow Tommy Norris, played by Billy Bob Thornton, and his family as they attend a memorial service for Tommy’s estranged mother.  From the soft and deliberate backing musical notes to the beautifully quiet panning shots of the Texas sun as it rises and falls on the horizon, it is evident that the important moments of the episode are meant to move with purpose.  As expected, key performances from Thornton as the series’ titular character, and that of his onscreen father T.L. Norris, played by Sam Elliott, hold the emotional attention of even the most jaded viewer. Ironic when you consider the character for which they mourn has only been referenced in spoken memory. Nevertheless, each character’s approach to what should be a moment of immense grief showcases the depth of their own relationship with the deceased Norris family matriarch, Dottie, whom we have only come to know from continued hints at her troubled existence as a wife and mother.  The writing is on par with the brutal honesty of life in and out of the family realm, that reminds us that the real world does not always come with fairy-tale endings and requisite a-ha moments that bring resolution wrapped in self-awareness and atonement. Sheridan showcases, once again, his skill as a writer with this episode, excelling in his ability to weave the truth into fictional realities, effectively illustrating how Tommy’s past has shaped not only his present identity, but most assuredly that of those immediately around him.  Thornton’s continued brilliance as the weathered oil executive whose Teflon skin and acerbic tongue have been hardened by age and experience to protect a heart once damaged by a family train that derailed decades before. The Academy Award-winning actor continues to dominate the emotional beats of the character’s reticent grief in such a way that you, as the viewer, are the one left to mourn what he cannot.  In a post-memorial service scene in a West Texas diner, Thornton and Elliott’s characters get a rare moment together to deeply examine the complexities of familial bonds against the harsh realities of personal demons. The other characters around the table are left to sit on the periphery of this raw emotion, but not without its inevitable pull to reevaluate their own present-day relationships and what family means.  For Tommy’s wife Angela Norris, played by Ali Larter, it does not take long for her to embrace her role as Norris family matriarch in pushing her once-again husband to do the right thing with his current relationships. Though subtle in its appearance, this is a welcomed lane in which to find Larter’s character this go-round, giving the actress an opportunity to mature in her performance and elevate her onscreen alter ego to be the adult in the room, for a needed change.  For Ainsley Norris, Tommy’s daughter, played by Michelle Randolph, that reflection comes in the form of an unfiltered window into the depth of her dad’s heart, as he does her, in a surprisingly sweet father-daughter moment that comes late in the episode.  For tortured love birds, Cooper Norris (Jacob Lofland) and Ariana Medina (Paulina Chavez), the push-and-pull moment underscores the tension and chemistry oozing from the young couple’s measured words and knowing looks. Their relationship continues to be a refreshing bright spot in the series, with their slow-burn feelings that are ever-evolving, despite a series of trials. Cooper as the determined, burgeoning oil magnate, whose sincere honesty could be his undoing in the very industry he’s chosen to make a living, as his protective instincts often clash with Ariana’s desire for independence. Nevertheless, the widowed single mother’s blend of strength and vulnerability proves to be the perfect match for Cooper’s good guy persona.  While this episode masterfully brings out the moments of important and honest character introspection to dance around the sincere, it would not be a true Landman episode without a touch of the sensational. That comes with some rather absurd scenes involving corporate attorney Rebecca Falconea, played by Kayla Wallace, on what is meant to be a quick and quiet plane ride to Midland for needed business. Because these brief scenes do not fit the episode’s greater narrative, the only plausible explanation for them to be on canvas must be to serve as a way to show the character’s hidden vulnerabilities and set up the introduction of a new mysterious character — one who comes with a slew of his own self-care products and an accent. You will understand when you watch it for yourself.  To bring us back to the big business of oil, the episode gives us a sneak peek at next steps for Cami Miller’s newly-inherited oil company. Cami (Demi Moore), who plays the other side of family grief in the episode, demonstrates its motivating powers to pull oneself up and keep moving forward. With a parallel graveside mourning scene that puts her in tears at the foot of her late husband’s headstone at the start of the episode, we find her with steely determination sitting across the dinner table from Tommy’s greatest enemy at its close. Dare I say this is gettin’ good.  In an episode directed by Stephen Kay, we have finally arrived at the promise of what this series is meant to be. See how the story continues to evolve this season as new episodes of Landman drop each Sunday on Paramount+.

The first episode starts with Marissa going to a house to pick up her son, Milo, from a playdate a kid from school named Jacob. The elderly woman that opens the door says she doesn't have anyone there with her and doesn't know Milo. Marissa shows the woman the address in the text and the woman agrees that it's the right address but she doesn't have anyone there and doesn't know anything about her child. Marissa goes to call Jacob’s mother, Jenny, to get the right address. Marissa surprised to find out that the phone number is disconnected. The woman that opened the door tells her to come in and see if they can figure it out together. Something about the woman feels too helpful. Why is she letting a stranger into her home if she is not involved? Marissa called another mom, Sarah, to see if she has the correct number for Jenny. Sarah is quite surprised because she actually has Jacob because he is on a playdate with her son.  The elderly woman, Ester, suggests that maybe her nannie picked milo up. Marissa tells her that her nannie is out of town. Marissa calls Milo’s nannie but get no answer. The mom sends Marissa Jenny’s phone number. Jenny answers and says she never sent her a text message about a playdate. Marissa frantically calls her husband, Peter, to see if he picked up Milo and of course he doesn’t have him. Ester drives Marissa to her house. We see she lives in a beautiful massive home. She frantically searches the home but there is no Milo.  The police arrive to interview Marissa and her husband. We find out that Marissa met Jenny at a school event but hasn’t known her long or well. However, when Marissa got the text for the playdate she never checked the number with the school parent list or spoke to her over the phone. Marissa’s friend and business partner, Colin, arrives at her house to offer support, along with brother who lives in the guest house, and his sister. Marissa continues to call her nannie and realizes she left her phone at their home. Peter’s sister arrives at the house to offer support. Milo’s nannie, Ana, drives up to the house but she doesn’t have Milo. She says she returned to get her forgotten phone. The police says Milos’ teacher said a woman names Carrie Finch picked up Milo. Marissa tells them that she doesn’t know who that is. We see a flashback of Ana and Carrie introducing themselves to each other at a school event and telling each other who they work for. Carrie told Ana she worked for Jenny. Jenny and her husband, Richie, are interviewed by the police at their home and they offer background on Carrie, who has worked for them for three months. They tell the police that they never noticed anything off or unusual about her. The police tell them it appears Carrie sent the playdate text to Marissa from a burner phone and pretended to be Jenny. We see a flashback to 10 days earlier where Marissa and Jenny meet at a school parent event and bond over wine in the bathroom. Jenny tells Richie that she wants to go see Marissa and he is strongly against it. Detective Alcaras and Detective Greco arrive at Marissa and Peter’s house and say usually a ransom will be asked for. Marissa realizes that if there is no ransom coming in soon then Milo will most likely be trafficked. Peter becomes emotional asks Marissa why she didn’t just check the number. Marissa runs out of the house and runs into Jenny who just walked up to her door. They fall into an embrace and Marissa brings Jenny into the house and introduces her as her friend. The episode flashes forward to Day 27 and the detectives are looking at the suspect board and says “she” knows we know it was an inside job and they honestly didn’t see these nice people killing each other.

School Spirits  is officially returning to Paramount+ with Season 3 , set to premiere on Wednesday, January 28, 2026 . After two seasons of high school angst, ghostly mysteries and jaw-dropping twists, this cult-favorite series is back to haunt Split River High and yes, the ghosts are even sassier than before. Season 3 promises to be darker, creepier, and far more intense. The story picks up with Maddie Nears, played by Peyton List, navigating life after literally clawing her way back from death. Meanwhile, Simon (Kristian Ventura) is trapped in the afterlife, obsessed with secrets buried deep within the halls of Split River High. The tension is palpable, the stakes are high and the mysteries are even juicier than before. Expect shocking revelations, chilling visions and new characters that are ready to stir up chaos in the afterlife and beyond. Paramount+ is kicking things off with a three-episode premiere , a strategy clearly designed to hook viewers fast and keep the binge-watch momentum going. Returning cast members join new faces, including Jennifer Tilly and Ari Dalbert, ensuring a mix of nostalgia and fresh energy that will satisfy loyal fans and entice newcomers alike. School Spirits  has steadily grown into a powerhouse for teen supernatural drama, combining horror, humor, and high school drama into a formula that keeps audiences glued to the screen. With Season 2 nearly doubling the show’s viewership over Season 1, expectations for Season 3 are sky-high. The show’s signature mix of clever storytelling, spooky thrills, and emotional depth promises to deliver yet again. Whether you’re a die-hard fan or a newcomer ready to explore Split River High, Season 3 is shaping up to be unmissable. January 28 can’t come soon enough, and if past seasons are any indication, you’ll want to binge, scream, and gasp all the way through. School Spirits  Season 3 isn’t just back, it’s ready to haunt like never before.

The world’s messiest superheroes are clocking in for their last shift, and Prime Video has finally circled the date in red: The Boys  final season arrives April 8, 2026 , kicking things off with a two-episode drop before settling into weekly releases. For a series that’s spent years skewering caped egos, corporate propaganda and the general stupidity of absolute power, this final lap is shaping up to be the loudest, bloodiest victory screech yet. Fans of the show and fans of watching morally bankrupt Supes get humbled finally have their countdown. The teaser, unveiled to roaring crowds at CCXP Brazil, doesn’t waste a second suggesting peace on Earth. Homelander looks more unhinged than ever, Butcher is clinging to what’s left of his humanity with chewing-gum-level adhesive strength and the rest of the gang is scattered, broken or plotting their next morally questionable move. It’s exactly the kind of apocalyptic playground The Boys  thrives in. And yes, returning favorites are back in place, along with new faces ready to stir the pot. What makes this final season feel especially seismic is the sense that the show’s long-running themes of unchecked power, political manipulation, cult-like fandoms are finally colliding in one massive blowout. The writers aren’t dancing around emotional fallout either. Butcher’s desperate gamble, the spiraling collapse of Vought’s PR empire and Homelander’s God complex reaching Supernova Mode are all primed to collide in ways that promise chaos. The series has always excelled at exposing the world’s dirty laundry through exaggerated satire; now, it gets to torch it all on its way out. It’s hard not to feel a little giddy. This is the rare show that understands escalation, the rare satire that never pulled its punches and the rare superhero property that actually gets better the more unhinged it becomes. If the early glimpses are any indication, the final season is leaning all the way in; sharper, darker and still wickedly self-aware. With April 8 locked in, fans have a date, a promise, and likely a whole list of characters to emotionally prepare to lose. If this truly is The Boys’  last stand, it’s shaping up to be the explosive, chaotic send-off the series deserves. And honestly? We wouldn’t have it any other way.

This week on Beyond The Gates, Martin’s campaign hits turbulence, Carlton bails on Winterfest, Ted and Shanice get stuck in an elevator, Derek tries to move forward, and Winterfest finally arrives. Let’s get into it. Vanessa, Joey & Campaign Trouble Vanessa continues recruiting women for her escort service out of the country club, ignoring Dani’s concern. Joey donates to Martin’s campaign, prompting Smitty to storm off and confront him at the casino. Martin arrives in time and rejects the donation. Later, Vanessa tries to go public with Joey, and when he refuses, she spirals into another tantrum. Her character arc remains baffling. Vernon, Bill & The Duprees Bill visits Vernon, and the two reflect on past hurts—especially how Bill treated Dani. Solid scenes all around. At the club, Dani gushes over Andre while the girls tease her about the spark she still has around Bill. Flashbacks fill in their messy history, though the younger Bill casting… questionable. Andre arrives later and stakes his claim, which annoys Bill and fuels Hayley’s jealousy. Dani reassures Andre after a misunderstanding, but Bill’s lingering interest threatens trouble. Ashley, Derek & the Mess Derek confronts Ashley after learning she asked Andre if they still had a chance. For once, Derek comes off well. His firefighter buddies return (more of them, please).Ashley sulks and rewrites history while Jan tries to pull her out of it. Meanwhile, Derek tells Jacob about his moment with Sheryl but insists he’s not ready to move on. The Richardsons & Hamiltons Andre confides in Ted about his feelings for Dani, but Hayley works overtime to shake his confidence. She and Randy continue plotting in broad daylight, waiting for her poison to kick in finally.Eva and Izaiah flirt, though the relationship is moving fast. The show needs to give Izaiah more depth. Ted and Shanice bond in a stuck elevator—great chemistry, but Ted’s baggage is heavy. Samantha learns about June’s medical issues and starts a free clinic, pulling Eva in to help. Winterfest Winterfest arrives… and underwhelms. Kat refuses to attend because of Eva, runs into Tomas, and he suggests moving in together (another deep sigh). Eva shows up with Ted in a questionable outfit courtesy of her mother. Shanice sets Nicole up on a date—he arrives right at the cliffhanger.Meanwhile, Sharon and Vernon sneak off, unaware Tracey has eyes everywhere. Weekly Wrap-Up A mixed but solid week. Winterfest was surprisingly lackluster, and a Bill–Dani reunion is still the last thing we want. Rating: 6/10.

Curl up, grab your blanket, and silence those group chats — today’s TV lineup is doing the most . From holiday whodunits to epic finales to a certain clown-loving town in Maine serving chaos, it’s a stacked Sunday. Here’s everything worth watching tonight. 🌙 EARLY MORNING BINGE — 3:00 AM ET Landman — Paramount+ The Norris family’s world turns upside down after a devastating crash. Bring tissues, because this one isn’t here to play nice. Mayor of Kingstown — Paramount+ Mike goes full mastermind as he tries to secure Kyle’s freedom, while Moses kicks off a chain of cartel consequences. Basically: nobody’s sleeping tonight — except you, if you start this too late. 🎄 7:00 PM ET — HOLIDAY CHAOS & LOLS A Christmas Murder Mystery — UPtv (Movie Premiere) Nothing says “family time” like trying to solve a murder before dessert. A puzzle editor gets more than a holiday getaway when one wealthy family member ends up dead. Vivica A. Fox elevates everything, including this festive whodunit. America’s Funniest Home Videos — ABC (Fall Finale) Kids rejecting presents, pets destroying Christmas trees, adults fumbling through festive activities — the traditions continue. Holiday spirit or holiday sabotage? You decide. 🎁 8:00 PM ET — FESTIVE LOVE, MAGIC & MAYHEM Christmas at Mistletoe Manor — Great American Family (Movie Premiere) A cooking influencer heads to an English castle to honor a WWII nurse and accidentally stumbles into romance with the handsome proprietor. Holiday meet-cute unlocked. Harry Potter: Wizards of Baking — Food Network (Season 2 Finale) The bakers whip up showstoppers inspired by the Goblet of Fire. Warwick Davis, Afshan Azad, and Devon Murray drop in to judge the sugary chaos. Expect drama, sparkles, and a probably-unsafe amount of chocolate. The Simpsons — FOX Principal Skinner suddenly becomes guardian to a runaway student living in the school library. Parenthood was not  on his vision board — hilarity ensues. Single on the 25th — Hallmark Channel (Movie Premiere) She’s dreading a single Christmas; he’s delightfully unattached. Sparks fly. Feelings happen. You already know what time it is. Tracker — CBS Colter goes full detective when a grieving mom becomes the main suspect in her daughter’s disappearance. Expect twists, turns, and maybe a few emotional gut punches. ✨ 8:30 PM ET — COMEDY BREAK Universal Basic Guys — FOX Mark returns to high school to prove his brains; Hank attempts to survive Advanced Woodshop. Pray for Hank. 🎭 9:00 PM ET — DARKNESS, MYTHS & MUSIC IT: Welcome to Derry — HBO (Penultimate Episode) A vigilante attack at the Black Spot awakens ancient forces. Dick uncovers yet another artifact — because of course there’s another. Tension: high. Clowns: probably lurking. Krapopolis — FOX Tyrannis and siblings compete for glory while Shlub and Deliria attend a play. The chaos level? Elevated. The Road — CBS The tour rolls into Memphis and makes a heartfelt stop at St. Jude for a charity performance. Karen Fairchild adds star power (and musical serotonin). Robin Hood — MGM+ Rob’s secret pact with Eleanor forces him into a dangerous move against Baron Warick. The sheriff responds by jailing Uncle Gamewell and the Saxon elders. Medieval drama is alive and well. 😂 9:30 PM ET — ANIMATED ANTICS Bob’s Burgers — FOX Gene and Courtney find themselves entangled in a custody battle… over a lizard. Honestly, extremely on brand. 🎶 10:00 PM ET — MUSIC MOMENT Words + Music — MGM+ Sheryl Crow gives an intimate performance while reflecting on her journey from Missouri to global fame. Cozy, candid, and packed with hits. 🌴 10:30 PM ET — LA EVENING DRAMA I Love LA — HBO Maia lands Tallulah a major ad campaign, but the fallout has Tallulah questioning everything. Meanwhile, Charlie runs into an ex at a funeral — which is exactly as awkward as it sounds.

Gilead is gearing up for a comeback. Hulu has officially set the premiere for The Testaments , the highly anticipated spinoff of The Handmaid’s Tale , landing in April 2026 . That’s right, the walls of Gilead are about to creep back into our living rooms, complete with moral dilemmas, handmaids in red, and Aunt Lydia lurking in the background, ever watchful. Set years after the original series, The Testaments  shifts focus to a new generation of women who have grown up entirely under Gilead’s oppressive regime. While veteran viewers will welcome the return of Ann Dowd as Aunt Lydia, the spinoff introduces fresh faces who promise to shake things up. Chase Infiniti stars as Agnes, a young woman whose loyalty and courage will be tested, while Lucy Halliday plays Daisy, a character whose journey hints at rebellion brewing beneath the surface. Together, they bring new layers to a world that’s as visually stunning as it is horrifying. The production has been under way since April 2025, and early photos offer a tantalizing peek at the series’ trademark aesthetic: strict hierarchies, ceremonial rituals, and that eerie, controlled atmosphere that makes Gilead both mesmerizing and terrifying. Fans can expect the same mix of tension, political intrigue, and emotional stakes that made the original show such a cultural phenomenon. Why does the premiere timeline matter? Hulu’s spring 2026 release means fans don’t have long to wait before diving back into the chilling universe of Gilead. With Ann Dowd reprising her morally complex role and newcomers Chase Infiniti and Lucy Halliday stepping into pivotal parts, The Testaments  promises not only to continue the story but to deepen it, exploring fresh perspectives and new consequences of living under an authoritarian regime. The Testaments  is shaping up to be essential viewing for anyone obsessed with Gilead. The combination of a familiar face, intriguing newcomers, and a spring 2026 premiere ensures this spinoff will dominate watercooler conversations. Circle your calendars as Gilead is back, and we’re all invited to witness the drama unfold.

Hulu has officially dropped the first teaser for Paradise  Season 2, and fans are already clutching their popcorn like it’s a lifeline. The teaser doesn’t just tease — it promises chaos, heartbreak, and a very grim peek at what survival looks like beyond the bunker. For viewers who binged the claustrophobic tension of Season 1, this new glimpse signals a dramatic shift, making it one of the most anticipated returns in streaming television. The teaser opens with a scene that’s equal parts spectacular and terrifying: a crashed plane lying in a desolate landscape, hinting that the world outside the bunker is as dangerous as ever. We see Sterling K. Brown’s Xavier Collins looking battered but determined, suggesting that his search for answers and perhaps for his wife Teri is about to get intensely personal. This shift from subterranean suspense to wide-open survival horror adds a new layer of excitement for fans craving higher stakes and bigger drama. Alongside the teaser, Hulu has released the official poster, featuring Xavier staring out over a fractured world, a reminder that “paradise” might be more ironic than aspirational this season. And for those who like to plan their binge-watching schedules, the Season 2 premiere is set for Monday, February 23, 2026 , with the first three episodes dropping simultaneously, followed by weekly installments. It’s a clever strategy to hook viewers while keeping suspense simmering over weeks. The teaser hints at both returning cast members and intriguing new faces, suggesting that alliances will shift, secrets will be exposed, and old conflicts may finally reach their boiling point. From the fractured bunker dynamics to the treacherous outside world, Season 2 promises to expand the narrative while keeping the sharp, emotionally charged storytelling fans loved in the first season. Hulu’s Paradise  Season 2 teaser doesn’t just hint at the next chapter, it slams the door open. With high-stakes drama, emotional turmoil, and survival hanging in the balance, this season looks ready to redefine what “paradise” really means. For fans of suspenseful thrillers, morally gray characters, and pulse-pounding tension, the countdown to February 23 can’t come soon enough. Stay tuned, because if the teaser is any indication, the apocalypse has never looked this compelling.

Holiday cheer hasn’t officially hit DMV  yet, but Episode 8, “Splash Mountain,” works as the chaotic prelude. The show leans into its signature mix of workplace pettiness, accidental emotional breakthroughs and deadpan absurdity. This time sparked by something as harmless (and hideous) as matching holiday sweaters. It’s a deceptively silly setup that ends up delivering one of the most honest, surprisingly heartfelt episodes of the season. The premise kicks off when Barb assembles the staff to announce they’ve received a $500 refund, already a dangerous amount of responsibility for this crew. Colette and Ceci immediately campaign for a very practical investment: a new coffee maker, the true lifeblood of any underfunded government workplace. Barb, however, has bigger, bolder, more polyester-blended dreams. She wants matching holiday sweaters for the DMV’s first-ever holiday card, an idea so aggressively wholesome that it’s almost threatening. Ceci’s plan is simple: bully Barb into choosing caffeine over couture. Colette, ever the optimist, attempts something bolder, ecoming Barb’s friend and gently steering her toward the coffee maker idea. The strategy makes sense until it doesn’t. Within hours, Barb is sending her cat memes, oversharing and inviting her to hang out after work. What Colette envisioned as strategic friendliness quickly turns into a full-time social commitment she never asked for. The breaking point and the comedic centerpiece is the pair getting trapped in a self-driving car that refuses to let them out. Confined together, the truth spills fast. Barb reveals she’s already bought the sweaters and Colette blurts out that she only spent time with Barb to manipulate her. It’s harsh, petty and deeply human. Barb fires back with a reality check so sharp you can practically hear Colette’s ego deflate. She lists Colette’s past humiliations with the astonishing accuracy of someone who has been taking notes. It’s cutting, but not cruel, more of a wake-up call wrapped in holiday colors. It’s one of the season’s most grounded exchanges, reminding us that DMV , under the jokes, isn’t afraid to poke at the uncomfortable truths its characters avoid. Colette’s forced humility lands effectively and the moment feels earned rather than preachy. And yes, I personally loved this scene, sometimes the clown needs to hear the circus music, and Colette finally did. Meanwhile, in the B-plot, Gregg attempts to upgrade his atrocious office chair by calling Employee Services. There, he meets Kevin, a representative who actually seems to care. Their blossoming phone friendship becomes so intense that Vic grows jealous and attempts to spark a matching bond with Noa. It goes about as well as you’d expect: Vic sweating through trying to convince Noa that other people's pain is funny while Noa stares through him like a man begging for escape. Ceci eventually reveals that Kevin is AI, but when Vic goes to break the news, he realizes Gregg is happier believing his new “friend” is real. It’s a sweet, slightly tragic beat that fits DMV’s  knack for packaging loneliness in comedic wrapping paper. “Splash Mountain” is one of the show’s strongest episodes so far, blending holiday chaos with character depth and workplace absurdity in exactly the right proportions. The sweaters symbolize forced festivity, but the emotional unraveling underneath is what makes the installment resonate. Colette learns something, Gregg gets connection (even if it’s artificial), and Vic proves jealousy is an underrated motivator. If this is the warm-up to the official holiday episode, DMV  fans are in for a treat. The show continues to be a snarky, sharp, relatable gem, one that finds humanity in bureaucracy and comedy in emotional messes. And honestly? More sitcoms should use ugly sweaters as tools of psychological warfare. What did you think of the episode? Vote in our poll below and drop a comment.