In the past, broadcasters have hyped new seasons with slogans such as, “A Fall Like No Other!” This year it’s true. Soundstages being shut down due to COVID-19 have delayed the start of production for many scripted series. As a result, broadcasters are slapping together fall schedules and relying heavily on banked reality fare and
The new month is just as crammed with big stars (such as Seth Rogan in HBO’s “An American Pickle”), new broadcast, streaming and cable offerings and, for now anyway, lots of sports. Ignore all the great weather out there, check back often as this list will be updated, and strap onto your couch: SAT/AUG 1
While the traditional broadcast networks continue to more or less take the summer off, the streaming services are ramping up the content. This is especially true in terms of offering what would have been big-budget feature film premieres to home screens. Starring in those are the likes of Tom Hanks, Charlize Theron, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Andy
MON., JUNE 1 Iconic: TLC (The CW). Jordin Sparks hosts this salute to the female music group TLC. Four contemporary artists will be showcased from home covering TLC’s greatest hits. Surviving bandmembers will then select one to perform a final number. Based on a Korean TV format. TUES., JUNE 2 Dirty John: The Betty Broderick
It;s true: many TV favourites did not wrap up before COVID-19 shuttered studios and shut down productions. The finales for both The Voice and American Idol are, like NHL and NBA playoff schedules, going to be updated later. Scripted shows such as Mom and Young Sheldon and S.W.A.T. and Bull may just air what they’ve
Well, we got through another month. Hell, these guys were in isolation for six seasons. Here’s how to get through the next 30 days: Wednesday, April 1 Diggstown (CBC) Season and, judging by the ratings, likely series finale. Big Brother Canada (Global). Due to COVID-19, this eighth edition of the ultimate isolation reality show is
SUNDAY, MARCH 1 Dispatches From Elsewhere (AMC). Jason Segel was freaking everybody out at the January TCA press tour. All this talk about moving out of Los Angeles for five years while he sorted himself out. The former How I Met Your Mother player is back with an anthology series about four strangers (played by
UPDATED: Think 2019 had too many TV shows? Think again! With even more streaming services on the way, this new year will be even harder for anyone trying to cling to their 20/20 vision. The handy list below is in chronological order as to what returns/premieres when. Happy binging: Deputy (Thurs., Jan. 2, Fox): Stephen