Get ready, crime drama fans Will Trent  is coming back, and it’s not messing around. ABC has officially confirmed that Season 4 will premiere on Tuesday, January 6, 2026, at 8:00 p.m. ET / 7:00 p.m. CT , with episodes likely hitting streaming platforms the following day. After a Season 3 finale that left fans clutching their remotes and questioning every life choice, anticipation for the new season is through the roof. Season 3 Recap: Chaos, Heartbreak, and Cliffhangers If you thought Season 2 had high stakes, Season 3 practically redefined “edge-of-your-seat television.” The finale delivered a rollercoaster of suspense, with personal and professional lives colliding in classic Will Trent  style. Amanda Wagner   found herself in critical condition after a dramatic shootout, leaving viewers wondering if the team’s moral center could survive another season intact. Michael Ormewood, grappling with serious health issues, collapsed mid-crisis, forcing the team to confront vulnerability in ways we haven’t seen before. Angie Polaski narrowly avoided tragedy while navigating an unexpected pregnancy, adding a messy personal subplot that complicated her already tangled relationships. And in the twist that set social media ablaze, Will’s biological father, Caleb Roussard, returned, forcing Will to confront a past he’s long tried to leave behind. It was a finale that left threads dangling like evidence in a cold case, personal betrayals, health scares, and unresolved family drama primed for a major payoff. Will Trent Season 4 Preview: High Stakes and Hard Cases Season 4 picks up immediately where the last season left off, promising both emotional depth and the nail-biting cases fans have come to expect. Expect the drama to hit hard on multiple fronts. Amanda and Ormewood’s recovery arcs will explore both physical healing and emotional resilience. Will’s tense relationship with Caleb is set to stir old wounds, pushing the protagonist into new moral and personal territory. Angie and her unexpected pregnancy will add tension and emotional stakes for the team. And of course, the GBI is back on the hunt, juggling murder, corruption, and high-stakes investigations, all while personal drama simmers just below the surface. Why Fans Should Be Excited Will Trent  isn’t your run-of-the-mill procedural. It’s a character-driven crime saga where personal stakes are just as gripping as the case of the week. Season 3 reminded us that even the sharpest investigators can’t always save themselves or the people they care about. Season 4 promises more tension, more heartbreak, and yes, more jaw-dropping moments. So mark your calendars, grab your popcorn, and brace yourself. Will Trent  Season 4 is storming back and it looks ready to top anything we’ve seen so far.

Your daily hit of what’s new, noteworthy, and binge-worthy across TV, streaming, and everything in between. Grab a snack, silence your group chat, and let’s dive into today’s freshest drops and primetime chaos. 🌅 EARLY-MORNING BINGES (3:00 AM ET) When sleep is optional and fresh content is your love language… 🎸 The Beatles Anthology  — Disney+ (Three-Day Event) The Fab Four are back — restored, remastered, and with an entirely new  ninth installment featuring Paul, George, and Ringo reflecting on their legendary run in 1994–95. Music history never looked this clean. 🚂 Down Cemetery Road  — Apple TV A tense train ride to Scotland turns into a deadly game of cat-and-mouse as Sarah and Zoë dig deeper into Dinah’s whereabouts. Nothing like a little danger with your morning coffee. 🎨 Ink Master  — Paramount+ It’s an emotional Elimination Tattoo as artists turn scars into art. Meanwhile, three contestants are shoved into a creativity showdown to stay alive in the competition — metaphorically… mostly. 🎄 Jingle Bell Heist  — Netflix Movie Premiere A pair of amateur thieves plan a Christmas Eve department store robbery — but when holiday feelings get involved, the real crime is catching romantic tension in 4K. Starring Olivia Holt and Connor Swindells. 💸 Loot  — Apple TV Molly gets hit with a tantalizing offer, while Howard and Destiny pitch a business proposal that could change everything. Drama, wealth, and awkward charm — the holy trinity. 🕵️ Palm Royale  — Apple TV A covert mission, a big portrait ceremony, and Evelyn grilling the Club Ambassador until epiphany strikes. High society—low morals—peak entertainment. 🌕 Pluribus  — Apple TV (Pre-Thanksgiving Release!) Carol’s investigation intensifies despite crushing loneliness, and mysterious nighttime howls signal a new threat. Sleep tight! 🦣 Prehistoric Planet: Ice Age  — Apple TV (Five-Episode Binge) Tom Hiddleston narrates a frosty new chapter of survival, megafauna, and icy grandeur. Perfect background noise for pretending you’re productive. 🌳 WondLa  — Apple TV (Seven-Episode Binge) Final season alert: war breaks out, the fate of Orbona hangs by a thread, and Eva sets off on her biggest mission yet — retrieving the stolen Heart of the Forest. Stakes? Maximum. Check out our interview with Jeanine Mason , Alan Tudyk and Gary Anthony Williams . 🌆 PRIMETIME PICKS (8:00 PM ET) 🎉 Countdown to Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade  — NBC Melissa Peterman chats with Colbie Caillat, Gavin DeGraw, and Jewel to kick off parade season. Cozy vibes and big balloons incoming. 🕵️ Law & Order Toronto: Criminal Intent  — The CW Graff and Bateman connect a new homicide to another killing — and realize a serial killer is loose in Toronto. Cue the city-wide side-eye. 👁️ Stranger Things  — Netflix (Four-Episode Premiere) The beginning of the end is here: Hawkins is cracked open, the Rifts are chaos, and the squad reunites for one mission — find Vecna and finish the fight. 🏝️ Survivor  — CBS Someone’s left out of a vote and spirals, an epic blindside detonates tribal council, and alliances start melting faster than cheap sunscreen. 🔥 9:00 PM HEAT 💔 Sistas  — BET Andi and Karen finally lay out the full truth of Dr. Cruise’s abuse, while the rest of the Sistas take matters — and justice — into their own hands. 🏖️ Southern Charm  — Bravo Salley aims to get closer to Craig at her beach bash, but sparks fly elsewhere — meanwhile, Austen faces a rough patch in his relationship. Shocking? No. Entertaining? Absolutely. 🌍 9:30 PM AROUND THE WORLD ✈️ The Amazing Race  — CBS Teams hit Milan, where one duo suffers a major delay and another crashes hard thanks to heat exhaustion. Fashion capital or pain capital? Yes. 🌙 LATE-NIGHT CHAOS 10:00 PM — South Park  (Comedy Central) No synopsis available… which always means something unhinged is coming. 10:30 PM — Beavis and Butt-Head  (Comedy Central) Old versions of the duo try to turn themselves in for crimes to collect reward money — and Butt-Head convinces Beavis to break his arm for female attention. A masterclass in terrible ideas. 📺 That’s Your TV Cave Guide for November 26, 2025! Bookmark us, come back daily, and let us do the scrolling so you don’t have to. Want tomorrow’s lineup too? Just say the word.

If you felt a strange vibration in the air during the Dancing with the Stars  Season 34 finale, that was 72 million viewers furiously texting in votes like they were trying to reset the timeline. And after weeks of quicksteps, sambas, near-injuries, actual injuries and about fourteen too many emotional packages, Robert Irwin, yes, the crocodile-cuddling, wildlife-warrior sweetheart of Australia walked away with the Len Goodman Mirrorball Trophy, partnered with a very triumphant Witney Carson. The finale itself was peak DWTS energy: five couples, three dances each, one near-broken rib (Robert’s), and a scoring spread so tight you’d think the judges were afraid of getting yelled at in the parking lot afterward. Robert and Witney finished one point behind the leaders, but the audience vote flipped the script with the subtlety of a sledgehammer. Apparently America loves an underdog with a dazzling smile and solid footwork, even if some steps were clearly modified to keep his rib from exploding on live television. Robert’s win isn’t shocking so much as… inevitable. He’s charming, earnest and genuinely fun to watch. And in a season where a few competitors seemed to be eyeing each other like they were auditioning for Survivor  instead, Robert radiated “here for the joy of it” energy. Add that to his family legacy (sister Bindi won a decade ago) the DWTS audience basically said, “Sure, let’s make history.” Was it the technically  strongest finale performance of the night? Debatable. Was it the most heart-squeezing, audience-pandering, celebrity-glow-up arc of the season? Absolutely. And DWTS has never met a storyline it didn’t love more than its own rulebook. In the end, Robert Irwin’s victory feels right for Season 34, earnest, emotional, slightly controversial, and guaranteed to keep fans arguing for weeks. And honestly? That’s the kind of ballroom chaos The TV Cave lives for.

If DOC  has taught us anything, it’s that Westside Hospital emits more emotional turbulence than a mid-air thunderstorm. Season 2, Episode 9 fittingly titled “Kaddish”  proves that once again, delivering a heavy, heartfelt hour that folds grief, long-buried truths and sibling-fueled scheming into one tightly packed emotional suitcase. And yes, it barely fits in the overhead bin. “Kaddish” drops us into the somber aftermath of Jake Heller’s  father’s death, a loss that forces him to peel back layers of emotional armor faster than anyone expected. For a character who usually keeps his feelings locked up in a lead-lined box, the funeral becomes a pivot point, one that nudges unresolved tensions with Dr. Amy Larsen  right back to the surface. Suddenly the man who’s been dodging emotional intimacy like it’s a gym dodgeball unit can’t outrun it any longer. But this episode doesn’t just wallow in grief; it expands the world. A major flashback to March 2020  the “oh no, it’s happening” stage of the pandemic rewrites what fans thought  they understood about Jake’s past. Here, we finally see what pushed him to the brink of leaving Westside, and more compellingly, what tethered him there. It’s the kind of reveal that snaps puzzle pieces into place with a satisfying click, deepening his arc without feeling like a retroactive patch job. I've always been team Amy and Jake, so this shipper is completely happy right now. But, I cannot deny that there is still a spark with Amy and Michael, but in my opinion, just a mutual respect and nothing romantic, no matter how many sessions Amy recalls their kiss being hot. While Jake wrestles with his grief and possibly-not-so-dormant feelings for Amy, Westside’s resident sibling saboteurs, Hannah and Charlie , continue their quest to make Amy’s life a living, sterile, hospital-lit nightmare. And because this is DOC , where conflicts escalate faster than you can say “prep the OR,” Charlie inevitably pushes their scheme too far. The fallout? Messy. Dramatic. However, I agree with our readers here at The TV Cave who are over this whole storyline. These siblings need to go ASAP. No one would go through this much effort without facts. The charm of “Kaddish” lies in how it weaves emotional vulnerability with the high-stakes tension that’s become Season 2’s signature. Jake’s storyline hits especially hard, grief strips away his usual detachment, revealing a man torn between love, loyalty, and the ghosts he’s spent years pretending not to see. His strained dynamic with Amy gets a quiet but powerful spotlight, hinting that the emotional stalemate between them may finally be cracking. Meanwhile, Amy herself remains the season’s emotional anchor, navigating trauma, fractured relationships and now the increasingly unhinged antics of Hannah and Charlie. The episode positions her at the center of a growing storm, one that threatens her professional world, her personal life, and maybe even her sense of safety. If Season 2 has been slowly tightening the screws on Amy’s arc, “Kaddish” gives them an extra twist. L-R: Molly Parker and Jon-Michael Ecker in the "Kaddish" episode of DOC airing Tuesday, Nov. 25 (8:00-9:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX. CR: John Medland/FOX. ©2025 FOX Media LLC. Structurally, the episode balances its timelines well. The flashback doesn’t feel like a detour; it feels like overdue context that enriches everything happening in the present. And yes, the tone occasionally dips into melodrama but DOC  has always thrived on that blend of medical tension, emotional honesty, and a touch of soap-adjacent flair. Final Verdict: “Kaddish” is one of Season 2’s strongest entries, serving up character development, narrative payoff, and enough emotional turbulence to keep the Westside fandom arguing in group chats for days. Jake’s grief-fueled awakening, Amy’s escalating pressures, and the brewing sibling sabotage all collide in a way that sets the stage for a very messy, very compelling back half of the season. If DOC  continues on this trajectory, Westside Hospital might need to stock up not on medical supplies, but on tissues. And maybe a therapist or two. Want more DOC  recaps, reviews, and TV chaos? The TV Cave has a seat on the couch waiting.

Fans aren’t imagining it Sgt. Fin Tutuola has been noticeably scarce on the streets of New York this season. And now Ice-T himself is clearing the air with the kind of blunt honesty that made Fin a fan-favorite in the first place. The hip-hop legend turned TV stalwart revealed that his reduced screen time in Season 27 comes down to one thing the SVU detectives can’t arrest: the budget. It turns out the triumphant return of Kelli Giddish as Amanda Rollins didn’t just send longtime viewers into celebration mode it also nudged the show’s financial math into “somebody’s gotta share episodes” territory. Ice-T says producers told him they wanted both him and  Giddish in the mix, but keeping both detectives on full-time wasn’t budget-friendly this year. The solution? Rotate Fin in and out. A little Tutuola here, a little Rollins there, like a crime-fighting tasting menu. So far, Ice-T has appeared in only about half the season’s episodes a jarring drop for an actor who’s been part of the SVU backbone since Season 2. But in true Ice-T fashion, he’s not sweating it. He’s not being pushed out, not heading for the exit, and definitely not writing his farewell speech. He emphasized that the show made it crystal clear he’s still essential to the squad just not every episode  essential. And honestly? He’s chill about it. The lighter workload gives him time to juggle side projects, family life, and whatever else Ice-T decides to conquer next. He even joked that free time just means more time to hustle. Only Ice-T can make “reduced screen time” sound like a business opportunity. Of course, fans haven’t been shy about noticing Fin’s absence and he loves that. As he put it, the real nightmare would be disappearing and no one  caring. Luckily, SVU fans are loud, loyal, and deeply unready to lose their favorite straight-shooting detective. Ice-T isn’t gone, he isn’t going anywhere, and the NYPD’s coolest sergeant will keep popping up throughout the season. It’s not a conspiracy, not contract drama, just TV economics doing what TV economics does. And honestly? If anyone can make “part-time detective work” look iconic, it’s Fin Tutuola.

The halls of Sacred Heart Hospital echo once again, and this time it’s not just nostalgia talking. ABC has dropped the first official teaser for the long-awaited Scrubs  reboot, and the original cast is back in action Zach Braff, Donald Faison, Sarah Chalke, Judy Reyes, and John C. McGinley, all stepping into their beloved roles with the kind of chaotic charm that made the series a cult classic. Fresh footage confirms the gang is truly reunited, not just trotted out for a retrospective clip show, giving fans a genuine first look at what Scrubs: Season 10  is shaping up to be. The teaser wastes no time serving up the familiar flavor of sarcasm, friendship, and barely controlled medical mayhem. J.D., Turk, and Elliot stroll the hospital halls only to encounter a new crop of interns who, hilariously, have zero idea who these “legends” are. It’s a pitch-perfect setup for the show’s signature blend of self-deprecation and heart, reminding viewers why Scrubs  has always thrived on generational awkwardness. And because a Scrubs  revival simply can’t exist without Dr. Cox’s ruthless, vocabulary-heavy verbal smackdowns, the teaser gifts fans a moment destined for instant meme status. J.D., attempting his best Dr. Cox impression, is abruptly confronted by the man himself who, naturally, dismantles him with one line. Carla jumps in with a classic “Leave Bambi alone,” proving that even after all these years, some dynamics never die. Beyond the nostalgia trip, the reboot promises new energy thanks to a fresh class of interns stepping into the chaos. Actors Ava Bunn, Jacob Dudman, David Gridley, Layla Mohammadi, and Amanda Morrow join the ensemble, setting the stage for a true passing of the torch while the veterans stay firmly (and hilariously) in the mix. With the series officially returning as Scrubs: Season 10  and premiering February 25, 2026, ABC seems confident that the Sacred Heart magic still works and based on this first look, they’re absolutely right. The teaser captures the exact blend of absurdism, sincerity, and friendship that made the original show resonate long past its finale. Bottom line:  the Scrubs  reboot isn’t just banking on nostalgia it’s delivering the charm, chemistry, and comedic timing fans have been craving for over a decade. If the teaser is any indication, February can’t come fast enough. And yes, the eagle may be older, but it can still take flight… sort of. Want breakdowns, recaps, and TV analysis delivered straight from The TV Cave? Stick around—Sacred Heart is just getting warmed up again.

Hold onto your gothic hats, Wednesday  fans: Eva Green is officially joining Wednesday  Season 3 as the enigmatic Aunt Ophelia. For those who’ve been whispering her name in hushed tones since Season 2, this is the moment we’ve been waiting for and let’s just say, things are about to get delightfully twisted in the Addams household. Aunt Ophelia has long been a shadowy figure in the Addams lore. Morticia’s sister was hinted at but never fully explored until now. Season 2 teased her with a chilling wall message that read “Wednesday must die,” leaving fans to speculate whether she was a looming threat or just a very peculiar relative. Enter Eva Green: gothic royalty, queen of the dark and mysterious, and exactly the kind of actress who can give Aunt Ophelia the elegant, unpredictable presence she deserves. What makes this casting so exciting is the promise of a deeper, darker storyline. Ophelia’s reemergence is expected to shake up the Addams family like a thunderstorm in the crypt. Her psychic powers, previously pushed beyond their limits, hint at a storyline that’s part family drama, part supernatural showdown. Wednesday herself is likely in for an emotional rollercoaster, and Morticia may finally have to confront her sister’s haunting past. It’s safe to say, things are going to get messy in the best possible way. Season 3 appears poised to take Wednesday  beyond the confines of Nevermore Academy, diving headfirst into family secrets, dark prophecy, and supernatural intrigue. With Eva Green as Aunt Ophelia, fans can expect a character who’s equal parts elegant menace and tragic figure, elevating the stakes for Wednesday and her famously macabre family. Bottom line? Eva Green as Aunt Ophelia is more than just a casting coup, it’s a signal that Wednesday  Season 3 will explore the Addams family in ways we didn’t even know we needed. Expect gothic drama, psychic twists, and plenty of deliciously dark family dysfunction. If you thought Season 2 was wild, strap in: Season 3 is going to be one hell of a ride.

The Hollywood Creative Alliance has announced the nominees for the 2025 Astra Film Awards , with Paul Thomas Anderson’s One Battle After Another  leading the pack at 11 nominations . The ceremony will take place January 9, 2026 , in Los Angeles and stream on KNEKT.tv  and YouTube , with the host and venue still to be announced. One Battle After Another  dominated across major categories, including Best Motion Picture – Comedy or Musical , Best Director , and Best Actor – Comedy or Musical  for Leonardo DiCaprio. The film also secured four supporting nominations for Teyana Taylor, Regina Hall, Sean Penn, and Benicio del Toro . Right behind Anderson’s film are two heavy hitters: Ryan Coogler’s Sinners  and Joachim Trier’s Sentimental Value , tied with nine nominations each . Both titles earned spots in Best Motion Picture – Drama , Best Director , and Best Original Screenplay , as well as major acting nods for Michael B. Jordan  ( Sinners ) and Renate Reinsve  ( Sentimental Value ). This year also marks a significant change for the HCA: for the first time, the Astra Awards split the Best Picture and acting races into separate Drama  and Comedy/Musical  categories. The update passed with support from 60%  of HCA’s 310 voting members. Below is the complete list of nominees . FULL LIST OF NOMINEES — 2025 ASTRA FILM AWARDS Best Indie Feature Bob Trevino Like It  (Roadside) Die My Love  (Mubi) Sorry, Baby  (A24) The Chronology of Water  (The Forge) Twinless  (Roadside) Urchin  (Picturehouse Entertainment) Best Action or Sci-Fiction Feature F1  (Apple Original Films) The Fantastic Four: First Steps  (Disney/Marvel Studios) Mickey 17  (WB) Mission Impossible – The Final Reckoning  (Paramount Pictures) Superman  (WB) Warfare  (A24) Best First Feature Bob Trevino Likes It  (Roadside) Eleanor the Great  (Sony Pictures Classics) Good Boy  (IFC Films) Sorry, Baby  (A24) The Chronology of Water  (The Forge) Twinless  (Roadside) Best Horror or Thriller Feature 28 Years Later  (Sony Pictures) Black Phone 2  (Universal Pictures) Bring Her Back  (A24) Final Destination: Bloodlines  (WB) Together  (Neon) Weapons  (WB) Best Performance in a Horror or Thriller Alfie Williams – 28 Years Later  (Sony Pictures) Alison Brie – Together  (Neon) Ethan Hawke – Black Phone 2  (Universal Pictures) Indy The Dog – Good Boy  (IFC Films) Sally Hawkins – Bring Her Back  (A24) Sophie Thatcher – Companion  (WB) Best Book to Screen Adaptation How to Train Your Dragon  (Universal) Mickey 17  (WB) Superman  (WB) The Housemaid  (Lionsgate) The Life of Chuck  (Neon) The Long Walk  (Lionsgate) Best International Feature Belén  (Amazon MGM) It Was Just an Accident  (Neon) No Other Choice  (Neon) Sentimental Value  (Neon) Sirât  (Neon) The Secret Agent  (Neon) Best Documentary Cover Up  (Netflix) It’s Never Over, Jeff Buckley  (Magnolia) My Mom Jayne  (HBO Max) Orwell: 2+2=5  (Neon) The Perfect Neighbor  (Netflix) Zodiac Killer Project  (Music Box Films) Best Animated Feature Arco  (Neon) Demon Slayer: Kimetsu No Yaiba – Infinity Castle  (Crunchyroll) In Your Dreams  (Netflix) KPop Demon Hunters  (Netflix) Little Amélie or the Character of Rain  (GKids) Zootopia 2  (Walt Disney Pictures) Best Voice Over Performance Arden Cho – KPop Demon Hunters  (Netflix) Natalie Portman – Arco  (Neon) Nick Offerman – The Life of Chuck  (Neon) Scarlett Sher – Weapons  (WB) Shakira – Zootopia 2  (Walt Disney Pictures) Will Patton – Train Dreams  (Netflix) Best Cast Ensemble Jay Kelly  (Netflix) One Battle After Another  (WB) Sentimental Value  (Neon) Sinners  (WB) Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery  (Netflix) Wicked: For Good  (Universal Pictures) Best Original Screenplay Jay Kelly  – Noah Baumbach & Emily Mortimer (Netflix) Marty Supreme  – Ronald Bronstein & Josh Safdie (A24) Rental Family  – Hikari (Searchlight) Sentimental Value  – Joachim Trier & Eskil Vogt (Neon) Sinners  – Ryan Coogler (WB) Weapons  – Zach Cregger (WB) Best Adapted Screenplay Bugonia  – Will Tracy (Focus Features) Frankenstein  – Guillermo del Toro (Netflix) Hamnet  – Chloé Zhao & Maggie O’Farrell (Focus Features) No Other Choice  – Park Chan-wook, Don McKellar, Lee Kyoung-mi & Lee Ja-hye (Neon) One Battle After Another  – Paul Thomas Anderson (WB) Train Dreams  – Clint Bentley & Greg Kwedar (Netflix) Best Director Chloé Zhao – Hamnet Guillermo Del Toro – Frankenstein Joachim Trier – Sentimental Value Josh Safdie – Marty Supreme Paul Thomas Anderson – One Battle After Another Ryan Coogler – Sinners Best Supporting Actress — Comedy or Musical Ariana Grande – Wicked: For Good Glenn Close – Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery Gwyneth Paltrow – Marty Supreme Odessa A’zion – Marty Supreme Regina Hall – One Battle After Another Teyana Taylor – One Battle After Another Best Supporting Actor — Comedy or Musical Adam Sandler – Jay Kelly Benicio del Toro – One Battle After Another Jonathan Bailey – Wicked: For Good Josh O’Connor – Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery Keanu Reeves – Good Fortune Sean Penn – One Battle After Another Best Actress — Comedy or Musical Amanda Seyfried – The Testament of Ann Lee Chase Infiniti – One Battle After Another Cynthia Erivo – Wicked: For Good Emma Stone – Bugonia Eva Victor – Sorry, Baby Rose Byrne – If I Had Legs, I’d Kick You Best Actor — Comedy or Musical Brendan Fraser – Rental Family George Clooney – Jay Kelly Jesse Plemons – Bugonia Lee Byung-hun – No Other Choice Leonardo DiCaprio – One Battle After Another Timothée Chalamet – Marty Supreme Best Supporting Actress — Drama Amy Madigan – Weapons Elle Fanning – Sentimental Value Hailee Steinfeld – Sinners Inga Ibsdotter Lilleaas – Sentimental Value Nina Hoss – Hedda Wunmi Mosaku – Sinners Best Supporting Actor — Drama David Jonsson – The Long Walk Delroy Lindo – Sinners Jacob Elordi – Frankenstein Miles Caton – Sinners Paul Mescal – Hamnet Stellan Skarsgård – Sentimental Value Best Actress — Drama Jennifer Lawrence – Die My Love Jessie Buckley – Hamnet Julia Garner – Weapons Renate Reinsve – Sentimental Value Sydney Sweeney – Christy Tessa Thompson – Hedda Best Actor — Drama Dwayne Johnson – The Smashing Machine Dylan O’Brien – Twinless Jeremy Allen White – Springsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere Joel Edgerton – Train Dreams Michael B. Jordan – Sinners Wagner Moura – The Secret Agent Best Motion Picture — Comedy or Musical Bugonia Jay Kelly Marty Supreme No Other Choice One Battle After Another Wicked: For Good Best Motion Picture — Drama Frankenstein Hamnet It Was Just an Accident Sentimental Value Sinners Train Dreams Last week, the HCA also revealed nominees for the Astra Creative Arts Awards , with Coogler’s Sinners  once again leading with 11 nominations , followed by Wicked: For Good  with 10 , and Frankenstein  with nine . This separate ceremony will take place Thursday, December 11, 2025 . Full Creative Arts nominees can be found at TheAstras.com . What do you think of the nomiations? Drop a comment!

Jazz Duo Opens the Show The show opens at  Sydney’s Jazz Lounge . The famed  Hamish Watson , introduces his protege  Annabelle Lee . She stumbles a little as he walks by to give her center stage. She is sensational. Later that night after the set, they discuss the next shows and a talent scout coming to their next show.  Annabelle looks odd and suddenly collapses . Family Ties Shinwell shuns Watson’s bag of sixth fingers  with a snide remark. John just placed it on his desk. Watson, Shinwell and The Fellows  engage in some easy, snappy medical banter . Funny how their banter is a bit macabre since it’s in reference to a patient’s sixth fingers that John just removed. But, at least it eases their usually stressed out atmosphere. Sasha shares her plans for the evening with her Uncle Jun, and of course Ingrid has something to say about it. The Croft Twins just sit back and observe. Watson gets a text from Mary, and  lets them know he’s got to go meet his father at the ER , much to everyone’s surprise. They  had no clue he even had a father . How’d that  slip by the skilled doc-detectives ? John’s father  comes to  see Mary at UHOP’s ER with his protege , Annabelle Lee. She has an unusual illness. Mary immediately contacts John. Mary gives him some sage advice before they go to see John’s father and his protege.  Side Note : John Watson also mentions his  mother , too in his discussion with Mary.  Father-Son Strained Meeting Mary hugs Hamish like old times, and John gives his Dad an awkward handshake and hug. John talks to Annabelle and tells her he could examine her. Mary takes Hamish out to show him around. Annabelle gives him a backstory of what happened to her. John’s unique ability to identify and deduce people’s medical issues by observing them is at work. He points out a fact of her intermittent numbness in her right foot by the wear and tear patterns on the bottom of her shoes. It’s why she stumbled earlier. He asks why she’s hiding those symptoms. Annabelle begs him not to admit her to the hospital. John and Hamish have an altercation over Watson’s new mystery, Annabelle Lee.  Music Literally Killing her Softly Mystery A  22-year-old saxophone prodigy  under severe stress. John presents her symptoms to the  Fab Fellows , after they quiz him about his  legendary father . John sees how  starstruck  they are with his Dad’s accomplishments, but sidesteps their questions. They focus on finding answers for Annabelle as he  assigns everyone tasks . John takes Shinwell with him to visit his father’s club. Hamish  brags about Annabelle  to Mary. She’s something special, unlike anyone he has ever seen before. A talent agent was due to see her play in a few days. Meanwhile,  Annabelle stresses  over what’s happening to her as Ingrid and Stephens perform her MRI. She tells them  how she met Hamish , and how he changed her life.  She was six years old  listening to Hamish giving lessons, and things progressed from there.  The  MRI is negative , and proves nothing.  Watson and Shinwell get to his father’s club and  they meet Eddie Hines, the club manager .  They  explore the place for any clues  to Annabelle’s symptoms. John Watson’s history is all over the walls of family pictures.  Sasha and Adam  search Annabelle’s apartment . Something  odd is found in an outlet .  Adam’s reaction  is sudden and he immediately steps away. It may be  a clue that explains how Annabelle’s been handling the pressure  of performing at the level she’s achieved.   What was found at Annabelle’s apartment? How does Annabelle cope with her high level of performance? What is killing Annabelle? What is ‘puff of smoke’? What is musicality? Sasha’s Uncle Jun gives her a gift. What is it? After reviewing the club’s camera footage,  Watson and the Fellows brainstorm  in the conference room. He discloses what he discovered.  Moyamoya disease  causes narrowing of  blood vessels in the brain  and may be causing Annabelle issues. Brain surgery is prescribed. What  effects would it have  on Annabelle’s talents?  Annabelle's choices are not acceptable  to her. Does she change her mind? An Unexpected Conclusion for Annabelle and Sasha Music triggering a stroke  is something surprising, but happens in this Watson episode. How it happens is completely unbelievable. They show  how it can occur and what’s required to solve  this unique mystery.  John and the Fellows synchronized investigative and medical behavior is impressive . Their  expert abilities save a life  and  her future .  Sasha's quick deductive ability to see through Uncle Jun’s lies  was fantastic. That did open her up for  another form of blackmail , and this story is going to be interesting to explore, especially since  Ingrid was right .  This episode also shows how  Mary’s becoming a solid central character  and still has a strong tie to John and his family, and John to her. Guess  Sherlock’s comment about John and Mary  being together has some meaning to it, despite John and Leila’s current relationship. Loved seeing John’s father Hamish, his music background and how it’s the reason that led him to find his true calling. Did see that the science and medical investigative techniques were toned down a little in this episode. John Watson, Shinwell and The Fellows are still becoming an Expert Force. Clarke Peters and Piper Curda were excellent. I loved the musical and medical combined thread and  gave this episode 4.8 Stars out of 5 .

Welcome back to your daily binge briefing, Cave-Dwellers! It’s a stacked day on the tube — from sugary illusions to ballroom showdowns, small-town secrets to sports chaos — and we’ve dug up every must-watch moment so you don’t have to. Let’s crawl in. 🌙 Late-Night (or Very Early Morning) Treats — Starting 3:00 AM ET 🍰 “Is It Cake? Holiday” — Netflix Season 2 Premiere – Three-Episode Binge If you woke up craving chaos and fondant (relatable), Netflix is serving fresh trickery. Alumni from past seasons team up with heavyweight bakers to fool celebrity judges with cakes so realistic you’ll question your eyesight… and your sanity. ⚖️ “All’s Fair” — Hulu The firm takes on its most personal mediation yet. An emotional, character-driven installment perfect for anyone who loves their legal drama with a side of “oh no they didn’t!” 🕵️ “Shakespeare & Hathaway: Private Investigators” — BritBox Season 5 Premiere Frank and Lu reunite for another mystery, this time navigating a rocky couple whose drama might outmatch the case. Cozy sleuthing with espresso-shot levels of tension. 🕗 Prime Time Power Plays — 8:00 PM ET 🏀 “Coast 2 Coast Tuesday” — NBC / Peacock Basketball fans, hydrate — it’s a two-game showdown. Magic vs. 76ers  airs for Eastern and Central markets. Clippers vs. Lakers  tips off for Pacific and Mountain markets.Both stream back-to-back nationwide on Peacock, because Tuesdays weren’t chaotic enough. 💃 “Dancing With the Stars” — ABC & Disney+ Season 34 Finale (Three Hours!) Elaine Hendrix, Alix Earle, Dylan Efron, Jordan Chiles, and Robert Irwin step out for the last dance. Only one celeb will take home the mirrorball — and you know the emotional packages are about to hit like a truck. 🏆 “Good Sports” — Prime Video Series Premiere Kevin Hart + Kenan Thompson = the loudest, loosest sports talk you’ll hear this week. Expect comedy, hot takes, and absolutely zero filters. 🔪 “Murder in a Small Town” — FOX Penultimate Episode The mayor is attacked at her own fundraiser and suddenly… everyone looks guilty. Meanwhile, Cassandra’s past knocks on the door — loudly and creepily. 💎 “The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City” — Bravo The plane drama remains messier than the in-flight cocktail cart as Lisa and Meredith hold firm to their sides. Bronwyn gets life-changing news, and Britani and daughter Olivia try to rebuild — Housewives healing edition. 🕘 The 9 PM Crowd — Drama, Docs, and Decades of Chaos 🩺 “Doc” — FOX Fall Finale We flash back to March 2020 (yes… that  month) to uncover why Jake almost left Westside — and why he stayed. Tissue check recommended. 🇺🇸 “Lidia Celebrates America: A Nation of Neighbors” — PBS Lidia Bastianich travels coast to coast spotlighting community heroes — from fire-ravaged California neighborhoods to a Denver pay-what-you-can café and a groundbreaking grocery in San Francisco. Heartwarming TV that actually warms hearts. 🏈 “The Shuffle” — HBO HBO + NFL = your new favorite sports doc. Tonight’s short dives into the creation of the Chicago Bears’ iconic 1985 “Super Bowl Shuffle.” Music video history, but make it football lore. 🍸 “Vanderpump Rules: Raise Your Glass to 11 Seasons” — Bravo A decade of fights, friendships, affairs, and absolute chaos — plus never-before-seen footage. The special also teases the next generation of Vanderpump drama. Pour one out. 📢 Your TV Cave Pick of the Night If you’re chasing pure entertainment hit “Dancing With the Stars”  — finales are where the glitter turns into emotional warfare.Sports fans? Coast 2 Coast Tuesday  is your buffet.Reality fans? You know Bravo has you in a chokehold.

Season 2, Episode 9, titled “The Firefighter,”  arrives as one of the show’s most emotional hours yet and it does so carrying a beautiful performance from Eric Dane , whose guest role feels both painfully authentic and achingly powerful. As Thanksgiving looms over the episode like a judgmental aunt at dinner, the NBC drama weaves together family fractures, uncomfortable truths and one very delicious looking holiday meal. And honestly? It’s excellent  television. At the center of the episode is Matthew , a firefighter diagnosed with ALS. Dane plays him with a quiet heaviness that never slips into self-pity; instead, Matthew feels like a man desperately trying to keep his world from collapsing before he’s ready to watch it fall. His choice to keep his diagnosis secret, including from his family, sets off the episode’s biggest emotional dominoes. When he cancels Thanksgiving last-minute, his loved ones show up demanding answers and the result is a raw, deeply human confrontation that hits harder than any fire he’s ever walked into. The moment Matthew finally admits the truth stands as one of the series’ most gut-wrenching episodes, made even more poignant because of Dane’s own public ALS diagnosis. It doesn’t feel exploitative; it feels honest. His performance operates on two frequencies at once, Matthew’s pain and Dane’s reality. But Brilliant Minds  doesn’t stop there. The episode smartly uses Thanksgiving as a thematic glue, stitching together multiple storylines built around family, resilience, and the things we avoid discussing until they explode over turkey. Oliver’s mother returns  to cook holiday dinner, bringing a side of emotional turbulence with her. She’s wrestling with the fact that Oliver’s father has once again vanishedand Oliver… well, he wrestles by being emotionally unavailable, tense and more tightly wound than a hospital IV line. Their dynamic continues simmering without a true boil, the kind of unresolved family conflict that feels painfully true to life. Meanwhile, Sam  shows up in the ER with liver failure, forcing Ericka  into full detective mode as she scrambles to track down his family. Her determination gives the episode a much-needed thread of hope, even as the hospital holiday chaos swirls around her. Loved seeing Sam's family show up for him. Then we have Van , who reunites with his ex which, frankly, feels like a personal attack on viewers who enjoyed his spark with Ericka. It’s convenient and it’s very  on-brand for a man whose emotional compass usually points toward chaos because he feels all the things at once. By the time Thanksgiving dinner arrives, most of the characters find a moment of peace… except Oliver, who angrily slices the turkey. The tension with his mother still hangs in the air, and Josh , once again, is barely present. The man deserves more screen time, preferably not shoved into the narrative like leftover stuffing. Still, the episode’s clear standout is Eric Dane, whose portrayal of Matthew elevates “The Firefighter”  into one of the season’s strongest hours. His scenes burn with quiet intensity and the storyline anchors a poignant message: family isn’t just the people who celebrate with us, they’re the ones who hold us up when everything falls apart. “The Firefighter”  delivers a Thanksgiving episode that avoids the holiday-special trap of forced warmth, choosing instead to explore the complicated, imperfect families we cling to and run from. With a powerhouse guest performance and character arcs that deepen the season’s emotional core, this installment of Brilliant Minds  is one fans will be talking about and rewatching for a long time. Have thoughts on the episode? Think Van made a terrible relationship choice? Want to join the “Give Josh More Screen Time” movement? Drop your reactions — the cave is always open.

After six straight episodes of surprisingly consistent laughs, DMV  hits its first real speed bump with “There Is No I in DMV.” Even with the much-promoted guest appearance from Randall Park  as Beau, the golden-boy manager of the North Hollywood branch, this episode doesn’t land with the comedic punch the show has delivered so far. Randall Park’s Guest Spot: Fine, But Not Funny Randall Park is an actor I usually enjoy, but his appearance here feels… just fine. He plays Beau competently, charismatic, polished, and perfectly pleasant but not in a way that ever got me to laugh out loud or even chuckle. For an episode built around his character’s hype, the guest spot ends up feeling more like a novelty than a comedic asset. I’m hoping DMV  doesn’t start relying on bigger-name guest stars at the expense of the show’s tone, because this week’s outing suggests it’s a risk. Barb’s Leadership Crisis (and a Familiar Setup) The episode opens with Barb attempting some classic “team-building” to spark enthusiasm at her own branch after learning how well North Hollywood is performing. Her exercises flop instantly. But when she sees Beau gracing the cover of the internal DMV magazine 10-2  and starring in a commercial, she drags the whole crew, minus Ceci, who’s noticeably absent this week, on a field trip to uncover the secrets of North Hollywood’s success. What follows is a fairly standard set of workplace-tour jokes: the rival office that seems too perfect, employees who are suddenly insecure or starstruck, and Barb spiraling into self-doubt before (predictably) finding her voice again. The beats work, but they feel familiar. Subplots: Mixed Results Colette continues trying to impress Noa by becoming a “rule breaker” like his girlfriend Mary, a character beat that has potential but doesn’t go anywhere new. Meanwhile, the office crew mistakes a shiny new copier at North Hollywood for their own delivery, steals it, and then learns (too late) that their actual copier was delivered separately. Cue the breaking, panicking, and inevitable returning of the nicer machine. It’s classic workplace chaos, but again: not particularly fresh. The strongest subplot actually comes from Noa, who spends the episode trying to register his van. He notices that North Hollywood’s stellar numbers come from cheating the system by shuffling customers to different windows after five minutes, a believable and amusing DMV-world cheat that feels like the most inspired joke of the episode. A Strong Final Beat The episode does land its ending: Barb finally earns back her team’s respect when she stands up to Beau. It’s a solid character moment for her and hints at future growth, even if the road there felt formulaic. If you’re a Randall Park  fan, this episode will probably work better for you, he’s front and center and the show clearly enjoys playing with his charm. But for the rest of us, “There Is No I in DMV” is a so-so, skippable outing  in what has otherwise been a fun, surprisingly consistent freshman season. Rating:  ★★☆☆☆ — not bad, just bland.