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It was March 10, 1997, when a blonde teenager in a prom dress wandered into a dark cemetery and changed the face of television forever. Today marks the Buffy the Vampire Slayer anniversary , and frankly, if you aren't wearing leather pants and brooding in a corner to celebrate, what are you even doing with your life? When Buffy first staked its claim on The WB, critics expected another fluff-filled teen drama. What they got was a subversion of every "final girl" trope in the

In the world of prestige television, getting a second season is a victory. Getting a third before your first season has even aired for American audiences? That’s not just a win, that’s a full-blown Victorian power move. PBS Masterpiece and Mammoth Screen have officially doubled down on their newest period obsession, renewing The Forsytes for Season 3 well ahead of its stateside debut. For those of us who live for the rustle of silk, the clinking of teacups, and the scent of

In Season 1, Episode 12, titled "The Fourth Wheel," we are treated to a guest appearance that is as perfectly timed as a green light when you’re running late. Fresh off her stint in Scream 7 , Anna Camp swaps the slasher vibes for something arguably more terrifying: a bubbly, cookie-toting driving examiner with a hidden agenda. DMV Royalty Hits East Hollywood The episode kicks off with Barbara (Molly Kearney) in a state of rare, high-alert excitement (kidding). The branch i

Grab your oversized napkins and prepare your most exaggerated "Oh my god" face, because Phil Rosenthal is taking his appetite to a new neighborhood. After eight seasons of being Netflix’s favorite professional tourist, the Somebody Feed Phil creator is officially packing his bags for YouTube. In a move that feels like trading a five-star hotel for the world’s most popular street food stall, Rosenthal has announced a massive global digital agreement with Banijay Americas. Sta

Disney is back at it, raiding the vault for anything that sparkles and has wings. The latest victim—or beneficiary, depending on how much pixie dust you’ve inhaled is our favorite mute, temperamental blonde. A live-action Tinker Bell series is officially fluttering toward Disney+, and while the Mouse House has a track record of turning beloved sketches into soulless CGI spectacles, this one might actually have some bite. The project, currently titled Tink , has moved into hi

Sharpen your broadswords and dust off your leather loincloths, because the rumor mill has finally stopped grinding and started producing cold, hard steel. After decades of "will they or won't they" drama that lasted longer than most Hyborian sieges, Arnold Schwarzenegger is officially returning to his most iconic role in the new Conan movie , tentatively titled King Conan . It’s been 42 years since Arnie first crushed his enemies and heard the lamentations of their women, and

If you settled onto your couch tonight, snacks in hand, ready to watch the moral decay of your favorite hitman, I have some bad news that’s going to go down smoother than a room-temperature green juice. If you’re asking yourself, "Is Memory of a Killer airing tonight?" the answer is a resounding, frustrating "no." In a move that reminds us all why linear television is a cruel mistress, Fox has hit the pause button on our favorite Monday night trauma-fest. Instead your scree

During the recent Nintendo Direct, the world finally got confirmation on the casting rumor that had been buzzing louder than a rogue Bee Mushroom: Donald Glover is officially joining The Super Mario Galaxy Movie as the voice of Yoshi . It’s a move that feels both completely unexpected and perfectly logical for a sequel that is clearly aiming to launch this franchise into a different dimension. While the first film leaned heavily on the "celebrity voice" novelty, bringing th

Grab your remote and clear your DVR, because the casting gods have finally decided to bless us with more than just another reality reboot. While we’ve all been rotting on our couches waiting for something, anything, to fill the void left by our favorite binge-watches, Hollywood has been busy playing musical chairs with some of the biggest names in the business. From HBO Max (or Max, or whatever they’re calling themselves this week) to Prime Video , today’s TV casting news p

Just when you thought UBA couldn’t possibly squeeze any more ego into a single soundstage, Apple TV has gone and invited the king of the newsroom himself to the party. Jeff Daniels, the man who gave us the definitive "Why America isn't the greatest country in the world" monologue in The Newsroom , is officially joining The Morning Show Season 5 . But before you start dusting off your "Will McAvoy for President" buttons, there’s a twist that’s sure to ruffle some feathers at t

Dust off your slow-motion running shoes and hide the carbs, because Fox is officially dragging the red buoy out of storage. While we’ve been tracking every casting ripple in the surf here at The TV Cave, the latest update is the one that finally bridges the gap between 90s nostalgia and TikTok stardom: Noah Beck has officially joined the cast. The social media sensation is trading his ring light for a rescue board, joining the series as a regular for the 2026–2027 broadcast

Zuri Reed is officially stepping into the designer heels of a young Tasha St. Patrick for the upcoming prequel, Power: Origins . Naturi Naughton left some massive, fiercely protective shoes to fill, but Reed, whom you might recognize from the National Treasure: Edge of History series (ironically also playing a character named Tasha) is the chosen one to show us how the queen of the St. Patrick empire earned her crown. The St. Patrick Genesis We’ve spent years watching Tasha

the news drops that Merle Dandridge is joining the cast of The Rainmaker for its second season. The Station 19 and The Last of Us veteran is stepping in as a series regular, and honestly, it’s about time this show added some real gravitas to its legal roster. Who is Amanda Vonn? Dandridge is set to play Amanda Vonn , described as a "powerhouse attorney" who likely eats junior associates for breakfast. If you’ve seen her work as Marlene or Chief Ross, you know she does "in

Dust off your red swimsuits and prepare for a very high-definition dose of nostalgia. The long-rumored reboot of Baywatch is officially moving from "fever dream" to "Fox lineup," and the latest casting news is exactly as on-the-nose as you’d expect. Brooks Nader has been cast as a series regular, ensuring that even if the writing is shallow, the aesthetic remains perfectly on-brand for the Zuma Beach shoreline. The Captain of Snark Nader, a Sports Illustrated Swimsuit veter

HBO is finally leaning into the chaos of the "sandwich generation," and they’ve recruited some serious heavy hitters to make sure the transition from prestige drama to messy comedy is as seamless as possible . S harlene Whyte , Aran Murphy , and Robbie Gee are the latest names to join the cast of Youth , the upcoming half-hour comedy series from the brilliant (and perpetually busy) Sharon Horgan . If you’ve been following Horgan’s career, you know she has a PhD in "Awkward R

Amazon MGM Studios has officially confirmed that Dempsey Bryk , our favorite rough-around-the-edges boat captain, has been promoted to a series regular for We Were Liars Season 2. For those of us still recovering from the emotional wreckage of the first season, this news is the equivalent of a cold splash of Atlantic seawater to the face: refreshing, slightly salty, and exactly what we needed. From Local Flavor to Essential Liar When we first met Ebon (Bryk) in Seaso

Grab your sheet masks and clear your schedule, because Netflix just gifted us the XO, Kitty Season 3 trailer , and it is exactly the kind of chaotic, heart-fluttering mess we’ve been craving. If you thought Kitty Song Covey’s life couldn't get any more complicated after that Season 2 cliffhanger, the new footage proves that being a senior at KISS is basically an Olympic sport in emotional gymnastics. The Return of the OG: Lara Jean is Back Let’s address the elephant in the ro

Just when you thought the medical drama genre had finally run out of ways to make stethoscopes look dramatic, Fox went ahead and prescribed us another heavy dose of memory loss. In a move that surprised absolutely no one paying attention to the Nielsens, Doc has been officially renewed for Season 3. The network didn’t just give it a polite nod; they handed over a massive 22-episode order , proving that Dr. Amy Larsen’s struggle to remember the last eight years of her life is

Daytime TV isn’t saying goodbye to Drew Barrymore anytime soon. The Drew Barrymore Show has officially been renewed for two more seasons , meaning the Emmy-winning daytime talker will stick around through Season 8 in 2028 . The renewal comes courtesy of stations owned by CBS, Nexstar, and Sinclair, which clearly like what they’re seeing from the increasingly popular series. And the timing makes sense. The show is currently in its sixth season , which just so happens to be it

It takes a certain level of, well, audacity to renew a show before the general public has even seen a single frame of the pilot. AMC clearly knows they have a hit on their hands, officially confirming that The Audacity renewed for Season 2 is a reality. This early pickup comes just days before its splashy world premiere at SXSW and a full month before its April 12 debut on AMC and its streaming counterpart. In an era where streamers cancel shows while the credits are still r