If there is one thing we can all agree on, it’s that Glenn Close is at her best when she is being absolutely terrifying. Whether she’s boiling a bunny or hunting dalmatians, she has cornered the market on "elegant woman you definitely shouldn't leave your kids with." Now, Channel 4 is leaning into that energy with its upcoming six-part drama, Up To No Good, where Close plays a serial killer who uses senior-citizen invisibility as her ultimate superpower. Originally announced under the working title Maud, the series is based on the darkly comedic short stories by Swedish author Helene Tursten: An Elderly Lady Is Up to No Good and An Elderly Lady Must Not Be Crossed. Set in London, the story follows Maud Oldcastle, a woman who has spent decades playing the dutiful sister but has finally decided that her "second act" involves a bit of light recreational murder. The Cast: British Royalty Meets a Hollywood Icon While Close is the undeniable main event, the ensemble cast is frankly showing off. Claudia Jessie (Bridgerton) stars as Hannah, a young detective who starts to suspect that the frail old lady in 4B might actually be a menace to society. Joining her are: Penelope Wilton (Downton Abbey) as Maud’s sister, Charlotte. Meera Syal (The Wheel of Time) as Margaret. Richard E. Grant, Iain Glen, and Tanya Reynolds in newly confirmed roles. Why You Should Care This isn't your typical "cozy mystery" where a grandma solves crimes over tea and scones. Maud is the crime. The series is being penned by the playwright duo Nina and Moses Raine, whose background in sharp, witty stage dramas suggests this will be a biting exploration of ageism and the things people get away with when the world stops looking at them. With filming already underway in London, Up To No Good is shaping up to be the most "Channel 4" project in years: daring, slightly uncomfortable, and utterly obsessed with a complicated lead. If you've ever wanted to see a legendary actress trade her Oscar-worthy gowns for a killer’s instincts, this is your new favorite show. What are your thoughts on Glenn Close playing a geriatric assassin? Let us know in the comments!

After months of pitchy auditions, questionable fashion choices, and enough manufactured "Idol Moments" to fill a stadium, American Idol finally pulled the trigger on a winner. In a finale that lasted roughly as long as a cross-country flight, Hannah Harper emerged from the glitter-cannon smoke to take the Season 24 crown. The 25-year-old from Missouri didn’t just beat the odds; she beat out runner-up Jordan McCullough and third-place finalist Keyla Richardson to secure a record deal and a future of singing at state fairs and mid-morning talk shows. The Country Queen Returns It has been a minute, specifically 21 years, since a female country artist took home the top prize. Not since Carrie Underwood graced the stage in 2005 has the show leaned so hard into the Nashville pipeline. Harper, a stay-at-home mom who spent the season leaning heavily into her "just a small-town girl" narrative, finally gave the judges the "superstar" they’ve been screaming about since Hollywood Week. Her winning performance of "At The Cross (Love Ran Red)" was exactly what you’d expect: high on emotion, heavy on the lighting budget, and perfectly calibrated to make your grandmother reach for a tissue. While some might say her original song "String Cheese" was a bit on the nose regarding her postpartum journey, the voters clearly disagreed. It’s hard to argue with a viral hit, even if the lyrics make you crave a snack. A Finale of Guest Stars and Nostalgia Because American Idol can never just be about the contestants, the night was bloated with legacy acts. We saw Nelly trying to keep up with the kids, Brad Paisley reminding us why he has a job, and Clay Aiken returning to the stage to debut a new single after nearly two decades of silence. It was a trip down memory lane that felt more like a detour, but it filled the time between commercial breaks. Runner-up Jordan McCullough gave it his best shot with a cover of Alicia Keys' "If I Ain't Got You," but it wasn't enough to overcome the Harper juggernaut. Keyla Richardson, despite being arguably the most consistent vocalist of the trio, was relegated to the bronze medal position early in the evening. What’s Next? Hannah Harper is already prepping for her "String Cheese Tour," and if history is any indication, she’ll be a staple on the country charts by Christmas. For the rest of us, we get a few months of silence before the cycle of "dawgs" and "yo's" starts all over again. Did the right person win, or did the country vote simply overwhelm the talent? Head over to the comments and let us know if you think Hannah has staying power or if she's just another name on a Wikipedia list. How do you think Hannah Harper compares to past winners like Carrie Underwood or Kelly Clarkson?

Streaming drops, shocking finales, celebrity adventures, and enough reality TV drama to power the internet for a week — Tuesday night television is fully booked. Whether you're diving headfirst into demon-slaying chaos, checking in with NCIS one more time this season, or watching chefs survive both mystery baskets and island life, tonight’s lineup is stacked from top to bottom. Here’s everything worth watching on May 12, 2026. May 12, 2026 TV Schedule Time (ET) Show Network/Platform What to Expect 3:00 AM Devil May Cry Netflix Season 2 premieres with Dante and Vergil heading straight into supernatural mayhem. 3:00 AM Marty, Life Is Short Netflix Martin Short gets the documentary treatment with archival footage and celebrity interviews. 3:00 AM Tyler Perry's Zatima Paramount+ Season 4B begins as Zac steps up after Connie’s fire and Angela grows closer to Fatima’s bodyguard. 3:00 PM Eurovision Song Contest Peacock / YouTube The semifinal round kicks off with countries battling for a place in the Final. 8:00 PM Celebrity Jeopardy! ABC Lisa Ann Walter, Katie Nolan, and Mina Kimes face off in semifinal action. 8:00 PM Farmer Wants a Wife FOX The farmers narrow down connections and choose romantic solo dates. 8:00 PM NCIS CBS The Season 23 finale revisits a deadly bombing that may not be what it seemed. 8:00 PM Summer House Bravo Kyle and Carl’s latest confrontation erupts during an après-ski-themed party. 9:00 PM Bear Grylls Is Running Wild FOX Uma Thurman joins Bear for a rugged survival trek through Wales. 9:00 PM Chopped Castaways Food Network A new survival-style cooking competition strands chefs on a remote island. 9:00 PM The Mystery of Richard Simmons: A Diane Sawyer Special ABC Diane Sawyer revisits the life and cultural impact of Richard Simmons. 9:00 PM NCIS: Sydney CBS The team faces a dangerous showdown in the two-episode Season 3 finale. 9:00 PM The Punisher: One Last Kill Disney+ Frank Castle returns for a standalone special starring Jon Bernthal. 9:00 PM U.S. Against the World: Four Years With the Men's National Soccer Team HBO A behind-the-scenes docuseries following the road to the 2026 FIFA World Cup. 10:00 PM Secrets Declassified With David Duchovny History The Season 2 finale digs into elaborate government cover stories and hidden missions. Netflix Is Going Full Chaos at 3 AM If your sleep schedule is already beyond repair, Netflix has you covered. The biggest drop of the night is easily Devil May Cry Season 2, which looks ready to double down on the demon-slaying insanity fans loved the first time around. Dante versus Vergil remains one of the most entertaining sibling rivalries in gaming history, and now the series is leaning fully into that tension with an eight-episode binge release. Meanwhile, Marty, Life Is Short delivers something completely different: a heartfelt and likely hilarious deep dive into the life and career of Martin Short. Between the legendary collaborators involved and the promise of never-before-seen footage, this could quietly become one of the most talked-about documentaries of the week. And over on Paramount+, Tyler Perry’s Zatima returns with more emotional fallout, relationship drama, and complications that never stay buried for long. Eurovision Fever Takes Over the Afternoon The Eurovision Song Contest semifinal arrives this afternoon with a packed field of countries competing for a coveted spot in the Final. If you’ve never experienced Eurovision chaos before, prepare yourself for wildly catchy songs, unforgettable staging choices, and enough spectacle to fill an entire month of television. Sweden, Israel, Italy, Finland, Greece, and more are all entering the arena today, meaning social media will absolutely be in meltdown mode by the end of the broadcast. NCIS Fans Are Eating Tonight CBS is basically running an emotional endurance test tonight. First up, NCIS closes out Season 23 with an explosive finale that revisits a bombing from one year earlier. Legacy, loyalty, conspiracies, all the ingredients are there for a massive cliffhanger. Then immediately afterward, NCIS: Sydney wraps its third season with a two-episode event involving dead FBI agents, dangerous enemies, and what sounds like complete disaster for the team. CBS clearly understood viewers were not planning to sleep peacefully tonight anyway. L-R: Claude Jabbour as Travis “Trigger” Riggs, Todd Lasance as AFP Liaison Officer Sergeant Jim 'JD' Dempsey, Mavournee Hazel as Forensic Pathologist Bluebird 'Blue' Gleeson, Olivia Swann as NCIS Special Agent Captain Michelle Mackey, Maia Mitchell as Special Agent Ally Parks, and Sean Sagar as NCIS Special Agent DeShawn Jackson in NCIS: Sydney season 3, episode 20 streaming on Paramount+, 2026. PHOTO CREDIT: Daniel Asher Smith/Paramount+ © TM & © 2026 CBS Studios Inc. NCIS: Sydney and related marks and logos are trademarks of CBS Studios Inc. All Rights Reserved. Reality TV Chaos Continues At this point, Summer House may legally require at least one screaming match per episode, and tonight’s installment appears committed to keeping the tradition alive. Kyle and Carl’s latest confrontation reportedly spirals in front of everyone during an après-ski-themed party because nothing says “healthy communication” quite like arguing in winter gear indoors. Elsewhere, Farmer Wants a Wife continues the annual tradition of hopeful romantics discovering that farm life is a lot less charming once emotions get involved. And then there’s Chopped Castaways, which somehow asked the question: “What if cooking competitions also included survival training?” The new Food Network series strands elite chefs on a remote island where finding ingredients may be easier than surviving each other. The Punisher Returns to the MCU Spotlight Marvel fans finally get Frank Castle back in The Punisher: One Last Kill, a standalone Disney+ special starring Jon Bernthal. The project promises a darker, more reflective chapter for the character while still delivering the brutal action audiences expect. Translation: emotional trauma and broken furniture. Diane Sawyer Revisits the Richard Simmons Mystery ABC’s The Mystery of Richard Simmons: A Diane Sawyer Special takes another look at one of pop culture’s most fascinating disappearances from public life. The special explores Simmons’ rise to fame, his larger-than-life influence on fitness culture, and the ongoing fascination surrounding his retreat from the spotlight. What We’re Most Excited About Tonight There’s genuinely something for every kind of TV fan tonight: Action lovers get Devil May Cry and The Punisher Reality TV fans have Summer House and Farmer Wants a Wife Competition fans can bounce between Celebrity Jeopardy!, Eurovision, and Chopped Castaways Documentary viewers are covered with Martin Short, Richard Simmons, and HBO’s soccer-focused docuseries Honestly, the hardest part of tonight’s lineup might be deciding what not to watch.

If you’re looking for a reason to cancel your weekend plans and rot on the couch with a glass of wine, Acorn TV just handed it to you on a silver platter. Their latest original series, You’re Killing Me, managed to land on my screen for an early look and I’m happy to report it’s the exact kind of fun murder mystery we’ve been craving. It’s light, it’s witty and it doesn’t take itself so seriously that you feel like you’re doing homework. The Dynamic Duo You Didn’t Know You Needed The show centers on Allie Chandler (Brooke Shields), a bestselling crime novelist who is, let’s be polite, realizing that the publishing world thinks she’s aging out of her own genre. To stay relevant, she teams up with Andi (Amalia Williamson), a Gen Z true-crime podcaster who probably thinks a typewriter is a decorative antique. The "boomer vs. zoomer" trope can often feel forced, but here it actually works. Brooke Shields is genuinely funnier than I expected; she leans into the neuroses of a writer with perfect comedic timing. Her chemistry with Williamson feels natural rather than scripted, providing a solid anchor for the show’s more ridiculous moments. It’s a relevant enough hook to keep you tuning in episode after episode. Life After Central City For the fellow nerds in the room, the biggest draw might be seeing Tom Cavanagh back on screen. After spending nine seasons on The Flash playing roughly four dozen different versions of Harrison Wells, it is a relief to see him in a role that doesn't involve a multiverse. Cavanagh plays Detective Jack Kerrigan, and while he’s great at playing a grounded, small-town cop, let’s be honest, he will always be Wells to us. You don’t necessarily "see" Wells while he’s on screen, he disappears into the character well enough but the ghost of S.T.A.R. Labs is definitely hovering in the back of your mind. Still, seeing him trade technobabble for police procedurals is a welcome change of pace. Small Town Secrets The series is set in Founders’ Cove, a New England town so quaint it practically screams "someone is getting murdered behind that gazebo." If you’re a sucker for a picturesque location with cobblestone streets and dark secrets hiding behind white picket fences, this hits the spot. It captures that classic "cozy" vibe without feeling too precious or Hallmark-adjacent. You’re Killing Me is a breezy, engaging watch that proves Brooke Shields still has the leading-lady chops to carry a franchise. It’s the perfect weekend binge for anyone who likes their homicide served with a side of dry humor. You’re Killing Me premieres on Acorn TV on May 18th.

It is time to dust off your black leather and start practicing your "impenetrable shadow" stare. After months of rumors that felt like being trapped in a deadly gauntlet, Amazon MGM Studios has finally stopped playing coy. During the Prime Video upfronts, the streamer officially gave a series order to Fourth Wing, the adaptation of Rebecca Yarros’s massive "romantasy" hit. If you thought the book took over your social media feed, just wait until Amazon’s marketing budget starts breathing fire. While the "BookTok to TV" pipeline is usually hit or miss, Amazon is clearly betting the entire treasury on this one. The production pedigree attached to the project is enough to make any skeptic do a double-take. We aren’t just getting a low-budget fantasy flick; we are getting a heavy-hitting production led by Michael B. Jordan’s Outlier Society and the minds behind Westworld, Jonathan Nolan and Lisa Joy. With Meredith Averill, the woman who made Locke & Key and The Haunting of Hill House actually watchable—stepping in as showrunner, the creative bones of this show are surprisingly sturdy. Averill has a knack for balancing genre thrills with actual human emotion, which is a relief because, let’s be honest, the dragons are the easy part. Casting a Violet Sorrengail who doesn’t come across as a cardboard cutout is the real challenge. Speaking of casting, the internet’s collective heart rate is spiking over who will play Xaden Riorson. While no names have been inked yet, Yarros has been vocal about maintaining the diversity of the source material. With Michael B. Jordan producing, expect a cast that looks like the real world rather than a 1990s high school drama. The road to the screen won't be fast. Between the massive scale of the dragon battles and the intricate world-building of Basgiath War College, the visual effects team has their work cut out for them. We are likely looking at a 2027 or 2028 premiere, which gives you plenty of time to reread the books and argue over which actor has the best cheekbones for a dragon rider. Amazon is clearly looking for its next Rings of Power or The Wheel of Time, and Fourth Wing has the built-in obsessive fan base to deliver. If they can capture even half of the tension from the books without leaning too hard into the cheese, they might just have the biggest hit in the streaming world. Stay tuned to The TV Cave for every casting leak and production update as this flight takes off. Think you know who should play Violet or Xaden? Head over to our comments section and tell us why your fan-cast is the only one that matters.

Pack your bags and grab some lembas bread, because we’re heading back to a Middle-earth that looks remarkably like a billionaire’s tax write-off. After months of cryptic tweets and enough “coming soon” teasers to make an Elf age visibly, Prime Video has finally stopped playing hard to get. The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power Season 3 premiere date is officially set for November 11, 2026. It feels like only yesterday we were watching Sauron gaslight the entire population of Eregion, but in reality, the wait for Season 3 has been longer than an Entish greeting. Amazon’s flagship fantasy juggernaut is returning to anchor the holiday season, and if the rumors from the set are true, the budget has only inflated alongside the stakes. While Season 2 spent a lot of time watching Charlie Vickers make eyes at various pieces of jewelry, Season 3 is pivoting toward the actual War of the Elves and Sauron. The production has traded the lush greens of New Zealand for the damp grey of UK soundstages, but the scale remains stubbornly massive. We’re looking at a significant time jump, several years, to be exact, which should hopefully give the characters enough time to develop a personality or, at the very least, a better skincare routine. The biggest news outside of the date itself is the arrival of Jamie Campbell Bower. Whether he’s playing a long-lost Elf or just another person for Sauron to manipulate remains to be seen, but his presence adds a certain "haunted Victorian child" energy that the show was arguably lacking. Expect the upcoming episodes to focus heavily on the crafting of the One Ring, because apparently, the first twenty rings just weren't enough to fill the runtime. Between the fall of kingdoms and the inevitable brooding in Khazad-dûm, Season 3 looks to be a crowded affair. Whether you’re here for the lore accuracy or you just like looking at expensive costumes, November 11 is the day your social life officially goes to the Undying Lands. Stay tuned to The TV Cave as we track every leak, trailer, and questionable wig choice leading up to the big day. Middle-earth is calling, and this time, it sounds suspiciously like a credit card transaction.

After eight seasons of power tools, uninvited backyard visits and enough culture-clash tropes to fill a textbook, CBS has officially closed the book on the Butlers and the Johnsons. The series finale, "Welcome to Goodbye," didn't just wrap up loose ends; it tied them into a double-knotted bow of weddings and moving boxes. For a show that started with a skeptical Calvin Butler wondering why a white family would ever move to Pasadena, it ended with the most predictable, yet oddly satisfying, departure in multi-cam history. The heart of the episode revolved around the long-overdue double wedding for Marty and Malcolm. In true Butler fashion, the ceremony was less about the vows and more about the looming shadow of Dave Johnson’s departure. The Johnsons moving back to Michigan felt like the only logical conclusion for a family that spent nearly a decade being the neighborhood’s most cheerful pests. Watching Dave try to maintain his "Kalamazoo cool" while Calvin gave him the cold shoulder provided the exact brand of awkward humor we’ve come to expect. In a moment that would have made Season 1 Calvin gag, the Butler patriarch finally delivered a toast that served as the emotional anchor for the finale. Admitting that Dave is his best friend was the growth we stayed for, even if it took eight years of forced proximity to get there. The revelation that Courtney and Mercedes are both expecting adds a layer of legacy to the Butlers, ensuring that while the Johnsons are hitting the road, the Butler compound remains as crowded as ever. As the Johnsons drove away, leaving a Dave-sized hole in the driveway, the final scene teased the cycle starting all over again. Tina’s inquiry about the next set of neighbors was met with Calvin’s classic grumpiness, reminding us that while Dave is gone, Calvin’s protective nature over his block is permanent. It was a safe, warm, and entirely fitting end for a show that survived on heart and heavy-handed laughs. Did the finale give you the closure you needed, or are you already mourning the canceled spinoff? Head over to the comments to share your favorite Butler vs. Johnson moment from the past eight seasons.

CBS has officially pulled the plug on DMV after just one season and while the finale titled "Impact Will Be Felt" tried to offer closure, it mostly delivered a case of narrative whiplash. In true workplace comedy fashion, the East Hollywood branch went out not with a bang, but with a fender bender and a series of awkward revelations. From long-awaited romantic blunders to the soul-crushing discovery that corporate heroes are actually white-collar criminals, the final episode packed a lot into its half-hour slot. The episode kicks off with the staff throwing a party because Noa finally passed his driving test. It is a milestone that should feel more triumphant, but the mood is dampened by the return of the HR consultants. The suits are back to decide if the branch stays open, promising a verdict in forty-eight hours. Naturally, the team decides to handle the stress by getting drunk and making terrible life choices. The moment fans spent twenty episodes waiting for finally arrived: Noa and Colette shared their first kiss. Since Noa and Mary are officially over, the path was clear. Unfortunately, the payoff was a total "whomp whomp" moment. Colette felt absolutely nothing, describing it as a bad kiss that lacked any of the chemistry we were promised. While Ceci advises her to be honest and nip it in the bud, Colette finds herself unable to say no when Noa asks her out to dinner. Their subsequent date at Colette’s apartment was a masterclass in discomfort. With candles lit and music playing, Noa manages to make things worse by kissing her on the forehead and asking if she’s "safe," under the bizarre impression that she was a virgin. When Colette finally admits the first kiss was terrible, Noa makes a swift exit. A heart-to-heart with Ceci follows, where Colette laments wasting her life, only for Ceci to show her a montage of her old driver’s license photos to prove how much she’s grown. It is sweet, but it doesn't quite take the sting out of the wasted romantic buildup. Meanwhile, the B-plot delivers a crushing blow to Barb. After a drunken phone call to her hero, Ray Henderson, she receives a cryptic text asking what he can do to "make it go away." Gregg, ever the opportunist, suggests blackmail to save the branch. However, the truth is far grimmer: Ray has been embezzling from employee pension funds. Watching Barb realize her idol is a fraud provides the episode's only real emotional weight, though it’s quickly undercut by the slapstick ending where she gets hit by a car driven by the very HR consultant who was supposed to be evaluating them. Also. we learn that Vic never graduated highschool and Gregg offers to help him get his GED. In a final twist, the consultants decide to close the North Hollywood branch instead, sparing our main cast just in time for the show to be canceled anyway. Noa and Colette try one more passionate kiss in the finale's closing moments, and once again, Colette feels a big fat zero. Finally, Bo Young takes over for Ray Henderson. It is a frustrating end to a season that was just starting to find its footing. DMV might be over, but the memory of that awkward forehead kiss will likely haunt our DVRs forever. What did you think of the DMV series finale? Did Noa and Colette deserve a better spark, or was the "whomp whomp" ending more realistic? Head over to the comments and let us know your thoughts on the cancellation.

Ever since Brandon Fontaine tagged Cassie on his account, her career has started exploding. Cassie Howard (Sydney Sweeney) is now making private videos using dildos, saying people’s names, selling underwear, and even farting in jars, all to make a profit. Maddy Perez (Alexa Demie) couldn’t be happier. Maddy is putting a lot of effort into managing Cassie’s career, and she finally hits 50K followers. The director does a very interesting cinematic scene where Cassie becomes a giant woman walking through Hollywood. Her breasts press against a window and burst through the glass while a man masturbates to her. It definitely felt unnecessary and not needed, but again, it’s another cinematic choice the production is making that feels unnecessary for the Euphoria we know and love. Maddy realizes that Cassie wired Nate Jacobs (Jacob Elordi) $35,000. Cassie says he needed it or he would lose the house. Maddy advises Cassie to break ties with him now because otherwise he’ll be entitled to half of what she earns. Alamo is upset that Big Eddie opened the safe for Laurie’s people during the robbery. Bishop asks Rue Bennett (Zendaya) if she can draw a picture of Laurie’s farm, and she agrees. Alamo’s temper is getting out of control, and it leaves Rue visibly shaken. Brandon tells Cassie that Maddy can only take her so far because she’s “just an assistant” and that she should consider moving in with him and creating content together since he already has a professional team. Cassie tells him that Maddy is her best friend. Cassie later tells Nate about Brandon’s offer to move in and create content together. Nate encourages her to forget about Maddy and continue making money and videos with Brandon so they can “win together.” It’s clear Nate sees Cassie as his way out of debt. Alamo asks to speak with Rue privately and asks where Laurie would most likely hold her stash. Rue says probably in the basement. Alamo tells Rue that Laurie wants a meeting with him. Rue later releases information to the DEA detectives, and they tell her to call Laurie and try to get her to say something incriminating. That doesn’t work, so Rue calls one of Laurie’s men instead. He says something incriminating on the phone, and the detectives immediately say that what he said is enough. Cassie confirms that Maddy is “just an assistant” and decides to sign a contract to become a TikTok influencer under Brandon’s house. Cassie later goes to Maddy and tells her she’s moving on from her. Maddy pretends she’s going to cancel Cassie’s audition for LA Nights. Cassie begs her to take her back, and Maddy says she needs to sign a contract with her first, which Cassie does. Maddy later convinces Lexi Howard (Maude Apatow) to get Cassie onto the audition list for LA Nights. Cassie ends up doing a hilarious Shakespeare audition, but surprisingly, the director loves it and says that if she can do Shakespeare, she can definitely do LA Nights. Rue goes to see Jules Vaughn (Hunter Schafer). Jules asks Rue about her relationship history and what she truly wants from her. We then see Jules with her sugar daddy, who finds Rue’s boxer shorts in the apartment and asks if she’s bringing guys into the home. Jules insists it’s just a friend and reminds him she would never do that. He then reminds Jules that he has a wife and kids and can’t risk getting STDs. Cassie wires Nate another $30,000, but just after he receives it, one of Alamo’s men breaks into the house, rips off Nate’s pinky toe, and cuts his finger. Maverick finds the drugs that Rue planted in her locker and takes them to Alamo. She tells him Rue can’t be trusted and is clearly trying to frame her. Alamo asks Bishop whether Rue recognized the robbers’ voices, and he says she didn’t, which he finds odd since she was able to identify the driver from the surveillance footage. Rue later meets with Maddy and asks if she still feels spite toward Cassie. Maddy says she doesn’t anymore and that it all has to do with her faith in Jesus. Rue notices Bishop outside watching her through the diner window. Alamo then joins them at the table, introduces himself to Maddy, and makes references to Rue’s “safe childhood,” saying he thinks it’s important to know his employees personally. Alamo tells Rue that Bishop is outside waiting for her and that he’ll keep Maddy company. Rue gets into the car with Bishop and G. Bishop asks Rue for her phone. Back at the diner, Alamo and Maddy discuss influencer management. Alamo says he has girls who look just like Cassie, and Maddy says she’d be interested, but she needs to see them first. Lexi confronts Cassie, upset that Cassie told the casting director Lexi recommended her and revealed that she was her sister. However, Lexi ultimately tells her that she did get the role. Cassie becomes extremely excited, much to Lexi’s dismay. Lexi tells Cassie she’s narcissistic and selfish. Bishop and G take Rue to a dirt field near Alamo’s home and force her to dig a hole up to her neck. They eventually begin shoveling dirt back onto her until she’s trapped. Meanwhile, Alamo and Maddy go to the Silver Slipper, where Alamo allows Maddy to pick “Magic” and “Kitty” out of a lineup to become her next influencer clients. Back at Alamo’s house, Alamo rides his horse down to the field where Rue is buried. While swinging a golf club, the episode ends with Alamo approaching Rue’s head as she screams “No!” Check out the behind-the-scenes details on the set design for the 50-foot woman scene, the Cassie/Maddy and Cassie/Lexi costume design choices, and the horse sequence featuring Alamo and Rue buried up to her neck. My Thoughts The mention that it took a year to make the miniature set for Cassie’s “50 Ft. Woman” scene is impressive. While I admire their dedication to making something cinematically different and paying homage to old Hollywood, it leaves me asking: what show am I watching? What was once edgy, funny, smart, and beautiful has now become campy and corny. The need to feature old Hollywood aesthetics and cowboys has left a gaping hole in what we originally loved about the show. Is the show still for the fans, or is it now for the producers and director? It feels like they isolated their audience — the same audience that waited years for Season 3 — all in the name of doing something cinematically different. It’s giving: “This is the last season. Let’s throw everything at the wall.” Fans all over the internet have voiced their disappointment with this season. It’s just not enjoyable anymore. It’s fun revisiting old friends, but at this point it feels more like, “Nice to see you again… when are you leaving?” I honestly don’t think anything can save this season at this point. It’s becoming a struggle to watch. We’re still rooting for the characters because they feel like old friends, and I think that’s the only thing keeping a lot of people watching.

Prime Video has officially dropped the first look at Ride or Die, and if the new photos are any indication, this series plans to sprint directly into the “wildly entertaining summer binge” conversation without asking permission first. Starring Academy Award winner Octavia Spencer and Emmy winner Hannah Waddingham, Ride or Die premieres July 15 on Prime Video with all eight episodes dropping at once. Because apparently sleep schedules are optional now. The action-comedy follows Debbie Claybourne (Spencer), a woman who believes she knows everything about her best friend Judith Burton (Waddingham). Unfortunately for Debbie, Judith neglected to mention one tiny detail: she’s an international assassin. Honestly, that feels like information that should come up at brunch at least once. The newly released images tease exactly the kind of stylish, globe-trotting mess audiences love from the genre. Spencer looks perfectly exasperated in several shots, which feels deeply relatable considering her character is suddenly dodging criminals, assassins, and law enforcement across Europe. Meanwhile, Waddingham appears entirely too comfortable holding weapons and staring down danger like she’s ordering coffee. And somehow, it works beautifully. The chemistry between Spencer and Waddingham already looks like the show’s secret weapon. Spencer’s grounded comedic timing paired with Waddingham’s larger-than-life energy creates the kind of odd-couple dynamic that action-comedies desperately need to survive. The first-look photos practically scream, “These women are about to make terrible decisions together,” and honestly, television could use more of that. There’s also an undeniable cinematic quality to the project. That makes sense considering Ride or Die comes from creator Tessa Coates, with Matt Miller serving as showrunner and Peyton Reed directing. Reed’s knack for balancing humor with fast-paced action appears to be all over this series, giving the preview images a slick, energetic vibe without tipping into self-serious territory. Nobody wants two leads philosophizing about morality while cars explode in the background. Keep it moving. The supporting cast only adds to the intrigue, featuring Bill Nighy, Ed Skrein, Sylvia Hoeks, Calam Lynch, Savannah Steyn, Jamie Parker, and Jacky Ido. Translation: there are enough suspicious-looking people here to guarantee at least six betrayals and one dramatically timed reveal. What makes the Ride or Die first look especially appealing is that it doesn’t appear interested in becoming another generic spy thriller drowning in gloomy lighting and emotional monologues. The series seems fully aware that watching Octavia Spencer and Hannah Waddingham outrun assassins across Europe should actually be fun. Revolutionary concept, really. Prime Video has spent the last few years chasing big, flashy originals, but Ride or Die may have something many streaming series lack: personality. The mix of action, comedy, friendship, and absolute disaster energy gives the show an identity that immediately stands out in an overcrowded streaming lineup. If the series delivers on the promise of these first-look photos, Ride or Die could easily become one of the summer’s most entertaining streaming obsessions. At minimum, viewers can probably expect bullets flying, sarcastic banter, expensive European locations, and Hannah Waddingham looking impossibly cool while everyone else panics. That alone feels worth the price of admission.

There’s a certain kind of actor who quietly shows up in everything good. You recognize the face immediately, even if you can’t place where you first saw them. Actress Amie MacKenzie fits squarely into that category and after speaking with her, it becomes painfully obvious why directors keep calling. MacKenzie, whose credits include Better Call Saul and the Yellowstone universe series The Madison, has built a career that feels less like a straight line and more like a very entertaining zigzag through theater, film, television, comedy, drama and the occasional emotionally devastating role that probably ruined someone’s week in the writers’ room. During our conversation here at The TV Cave, MacKenzie reflected on her unconventional path into acting, surviving cancer and why aging in Hollywood has unexpectedly opened more doors instead of closing them. “I’ve never not been an actor,” MacKenzie explained, describing a childhood spent putting on performances, mimicking voices and making films with her brothers long before the idea of acting as a career felt realistic. Ironically, she eventually earned a degree in mathematics before finding herself pulled back toward performing anyway. Somewhere, an algebra professor is still confused. That analytical background actually became useful once she started breaking down scripts professionally. MacKenzie revealed that she approaches character work almost methodically, studying names, motivations and structure with the precision of someone solving equations instead of memorizing dialogue. Honestly, if more actors approached scripts like detectives instead of reading lines in their car five minutes before an audition, television might be in even better shape. The actress also opened up about the health battle that reshaped her outlook on both life and work. After surviving cancer nearly two decades ago, MacKenzie said the experience permanently shifted her perspective on rejection and success in Hollywood. “You book some, you don’t book some,” she said. “If you’re getting auditions, you’re winning.” That mindset seems to be paying off. MacKenzie is currently enjoying what she jokingly described as a “trifecta” year, with appearances in multiple high-profile projects and film festival premieres. She recently appeared in Hot Water, which screened at Sundance, along with Kill Me, starring Alison Williams and Charlie Day. She’s also heading to Tribeca Festival for The Last Day, featuring Alicia Vikander and Wagner Moura. Still, one of the biggest talking points was The Madison, where MacKenzie got the opportunity to work alongside Michelle Pfeiffer. For someone who grew up admiring Pfeiffer’s work, the experience clearly meant a great deal. And while MacKenzie started her career often cast as the ingénue or “soccer mom” type, she admitted she’s enjoying the much more layered roles arriving now. These days, she’s frequently cast as intimidating authority figures, emotionally hardened women, or characters who make life very difficult for everyone around them. Naturally, she loves it. Frankly, Hollywood could use more actresses embracing that energy instead of pretending every woman over 40 needs to disappear into the background holding a casserole dish. MacKenzie’s career also says something larger about television right now. Audiences are demanding richer characters and performers with experience, emotional depth and actual life perspective are finally getting material worthy of them. Thankfully, Amie MacKenzie appears more than ready for the moment. Check out our full interview below:

Amazon has officially decided that four seasons of watching a human tank wander the American landscape simply isn’t enough. Before the fourth season has even had a chance to drop its first trailer, Prime Video confirmed that Reacher has been renewed for Season 5. It seems the streaming giant knows exactly what the people want: minimal dialogue, maximum property damage, and shirts that are clearly fighting for their lives against Alan Ritchson’s chest. This early renewal is a massive vote of confidence for a series that has become the crown jewel of "Dad TV." While other prestige dramas spend millions on existential dread and metaphorical cinematography, Reacher stays winning by leaning into the simple joy of watching a very large man explain why he’s about to break everyone’s femurs. The data backs it up, too; Season 3 pulled in over 50 million viewers faster than Reacher can finish a slice of peach pie, making it one of the most-watched returning originals in the platform's history. Season 4 is already deep in the works, set to adapt Lee Child’s Gone Tomorrow. If you haven't read the book, expect a New York City subway ride to go south very quickly. Ritchson has already hinted that the upcoming season features roughly thirty fight sequences. That averages out to about four brawls per episode, which sounds physically exhausting for the stunt team but delightful for anyone who enjoys a well-choreographed headbutt. The Reacher universe is expanding faster than the protagonist’s workout split. Along with the Season 5 greenlight, fans are gearing up for the Neagley spinoff starring Maria Sten. It’s a smart move, Frances Neagley is consistently the most competent person in any room, and giving her a standalone series ensures we get a break from Reacher’s "hobo with a toothbrush" lifestyle while keeping the high-octane energy alive. While we don’t yet know which Lee Child novel Season 5 will tackle, the pattern is clear: as long as there are bad guys in small towns and denim jackets available at thrift stores, Jack Reacher isn’t going anywhere. It’s rare for a show to feel this bulletproof, but Amazon has found its stride by not overthinking the formula. Keep your eyes on The TV Cave for more updates on filming schedules and casting news. In the meantime, maybe go do a few pushups, you’ve got two more seasons of Alan Ritchson to keep up with.