Caution: This article contains spoilers for Episode 711 of ‘Outlander’. To revisit the previous episode, click here.
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One particularly sobering lesson that we will all learn in this life, is that grief… makes one do wild and outlandish things. Simply because Grief will devastate us in ways we never thought possible, for the void of losing a loved one is very real and supremely shocking and not being able to quickly process our emotions over this, is what sends us into a tailspin. One where we make rash decisions or take part in acts that end up being foolish in nature and well… that particular lesson is top of mind today, simply because the next episode of Outlander on STARZ put that on display. For everyone was dealing with some form of grief in ‘A Hundredweight of Stones’.

For instance, Roger was basically grieving for his lost child and over the revelations regarding his father, and because of that… he immersed himself deeper and deeper into the past. To the point where he searched less for Jemmy and more for his father, to process that grief as well and that led to minimal progress on both fronts and a move toward the lesson, the long way round. Because what none of us ever took into consideration, was the possibility that Jem never moved into the past. That instead, Rob would use the power of grief to break Roger and Brianna, to get what he wanted and that was indeed the case. Since we learned he and Jem were still in 1980 so he could try and demand that Brianna do his bidding, a move that he paid dearly for.

But what mattered more, was that grief played a part in this mess and made Roger and Brianna illogical enough to be played. But there were more explorations to be found here, one of which came forth via Young Ian. Who in the wake of losing his dad and his uncle, cozied up closer and closer to Rachel. In part by opening his heart and soul to her even more than he already has, but also by just making it clear that he learned something powerful through grief. Specifically, the precious nature of the moment, and to cherish every last one because of how quickly they can fade. Which was a positive lesson for certain, one that solidified his relationship with Rachel since he lived her and breathed her, and every moment they shared. To the point where he was ready to travel home with her and enjoy those precious seconds. 

However, while those were fascinating moments in their own right, they were grossly overshadowed by Claire’s battle with grief here. For her pain showcased how low it can sink us and how it can break us. Because despite garnering safety with Lord John Grey through marriage, she was lost. To the point where there was wailing and even thoughts of self-harm in the name of finding peace to the pain went through her mind. Which she did not go through with thankfully, since Jamie’s words hung in her head. But she did consummate her marriage to feel something other than pain and she also experienced great regret in being with John when all was said and done. Thanks in large part to the fact… that she was able to learn more about him.
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Such as how he projected his own negative thoughts about himself upon others, specifically his own family. Which was toxic for certain and made him appear to be a bit of a monster. Which left Claire feeling nothing but regret for joining him in matrimony. Which only grew when she learned that the rebellion was working to keep her safe and that perhaps hiding in this direct manner through marriage might have been all for naught. Since the British Army was preparing to abandon the City of Brotherly Love, and she could have been free with a fake marriage. All of which showcased how grief just rips our minds to shreds and makes us do impulsive and foolhardy things, because that pain is so strong. 

But alas, we would be remiss to not point out… that this story did have some measure of joy in it. For in the closing moments of this tale we learned… that Jamie was alive and well, and a mix-up and a missed boat ride led to the misunderstanding of a lifetime. Which will of course, keep Jaime and Claire’s love alive. Provided of course, they can survive the emotional ravages of the Revolutionary War, which is now in full swing and demanding more of both of them. But in the meantime, we can applaud one smart tale. One that truly explored the power of grief and how it sends us down unique paths and that’s an important lesson to learn. Since self-forgiveness for our actions is part of healing as well, and it will be interesting to see how quickly all can find that and solve their current problems as this season continues along. Until next time.

Caution: This article contains spoilers for Episode 307 of ‘Lopez vs Lopez’. To revisit the previous episode, click here.
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Truly, there are few network television shows out there that are landing the holiday episode as well as Lopez vs Lopez on NBC. After all, it’s first holiday special, accomplished some serious wonders. In part by bringing the cast of The George Lopez Show into the fold for a reunion, which was quite the gift for television fans. But more so, because it explored what a Latinx holiday season looks like. Since it explored the wonder of Nochebuena and how certain Latinx family members (moms) love tinsel on the tree. But more importantly, it captured the season in the raw and showcased how our family struggles can bring us together when we appreciate what we are trying to accomplish through experiencing them. All of which is the point of these specials, for they are to explore how and why we celebrate the season and to explore its meaning.

If anything, that is top of mind today, simply because the show offered up its second holiday special last night and well… it was just as impactful as the first and explored some powerful truths about the holiday season that we don’t talk about enough. For instance, ‘Lopez vs Santa’ made it clear… that people are sometimes sorrowful during the season. Sure, it’s joyful and fun and beautiful, but life still happens during the season, and it can bring us down, as evidenced by Rosie’s journey here. Because La Reyna de Navidad (The Queen of Christmas) was La Reina da la Tristeza (The Queen of Sadness) this season. For she struggled to find joy when she and Josué made plans for a holiday union, and that reminded her of her failure there and sunk her, and that was a powerful reminder of that particular lesson.

Not to mention, the show also explored how sometimes… the holidays can make people angry and remind them of the past. Which was the case with George. Because he was trying to help Mayan find the perfect gift for Chance in this tale, but along the way… he revealed how much he disliked Christmas, and that got him into a full-on fight with a mall Santa on several occasions. Which even made Chance weary of the season. Which didn’t make sense because he normally enjoyed the holidays. But some digging on Mayan’s part revealed that since George was in recovery and on a healing journey, that he came to realize how miserable he was during past holiday seasons, and how few good memories he harbored when the holidays rolled around. Which truly hammered home how hard the holidays can be on people who have had rough experiences with it because of their family and other factors.

Which in way, almost made it seem as though this episode was going to serve as the foil to the original and not celebrate the majesty of the season. But that was all part of a plan. One that revealed that a show about life, and its ups and downs… had to be honest in its presentation of the holidays, so that it could explore how we truly find meaning during the season. Which is, through the people we love. For there are people in our lives that lift us up. By giving us moments that fulfill us at our very core and provide us with purpose during the season. Or they help us to understand that the memories we make now, matter more than the ones that might haunt us. Which is what Quinten and Mayan did for Rosie and George here, and that did indeed cheer up that duo, courtesy of a perfect holiday episode. For it did remind us that the real gifts in this life are the people we surround ourselves with, and our family.

Because they all bring us joy, and love, and an understanding that we can never falter in this life with them in our lives, and they are the reason for the season, and they do indeed… make it special. Which means that once again, this show deserves all the praise, for giving us a beautiful story. One that truly showcased the season in a realistic light that was relatable and of course, the show also made us laugh as only it can. Because let’s be honest, watching Chance beat down a mall Santa with a giant candy cane is the stuff of legend, as was watching George try to embody the role, and even Quinten going the extra mile here for Rosie paid off in laughter as well, and even Oscar’s one liners here were above and beyond, and well… all of these elements just remind us of how special this series is and how the wait for next week’s episode will be difficult. Since we are all eager to enjoy more life lessons from a show that mirrors it so well. Until next time.

​Caution: This article contains spoilers for Episode Seven of ‘Happy’s Place’. To revisit the previous episode, click here.
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Truly, one of the best traditions in television, is the holiday special. Simply because they offer the cheer of the season and remind us of how much we love the holidays, and they are always filled to the brim with lovely lessons. Because the holiday season is about reflection and discovery and preparing for a New Year ahead and learning helps with that and well, the majesty of this type of episode is top of mind today, simply because the next episode of Happy’s Place on NBC took the time to offer up a delightful holiday episode. One filled with lessons and quite the gift.

All of which ‘Ho-Ho-Howey’ accomplished by giving rise to a big problem for the staff to overcome during the holiday season. Because despite being filled with Christmas Cheer, Bobbie’s joy was soured by the news that one of their oldest and most reliable clients were cancelling their holiday party at the bar. Which meant the health insurance plan on the table was in jeopardy as was cash flow. Since Emmett paid handsomely for the meal that was supposed to take place in advance and well, that left Bobbie eager to figure out a fast path to revenue to ensure that her staff and business were taken care of and oddly enough, Gabby had a solution.

Because she was flirting with a man named Danny that ran a small business, and his business had the funds and forthwith to take care of the team, and all they would need to do, was wine and dine Danny and make him feel welcome and loved and… lie a little. Okay… lie a lot. Because Gabby pitched herself as the owner of the bar, and even called herself Bobbie. But hey, if everyone played along, they could pull this off and well, everyone was so desperate for a merry season for the bar, they went with it. Which led to a wild sequence of events where everyone dug deeper into unique lies that forced them to do and say things they normally would not. A move that disappointed Takoda since he believed that honesty in all things was the right way to live.

Yet they soldiered on and held to these roles out of the belief it was working, and the lies went on for far longer than expected since Danny just hung out at the bar all day. But not because they were doing such a good job selling their lies, but because Danny knew it was all nonsense and wanted to see how far this would go, and why this was happening. Which led to the truth at last and an understanding, of how they wanted to impress him and bring about good fortunes for the bar and that honesty allowed for Danny to say yes and give everyone what they wanted and well, that brought about… a truly classic holiday episode for certain. One that harbored a very important lesson we all need to hold to heart.

Which is of course, to be honest in all things and be true. Because that saves everyone a lot of heartache and avoids disaster, and that really was a lovely lesson to see here, one that bookended a fun episode. In part because Steve Howey played Danny, giving rise to a Reba reunion of sorts, and it even included a delightful shout out to that classic show, and this episode was also full of fun moments and funny jokes that worked and really embodied the reason for the season. Because lie or not, all of this was grounded in doing right by one another and making sure that everyone had what they needed to enjoy a healthy and happy forthcoming new year, and that worked here and made for a delightful story. One that did the holiday episode proud and leaves us eager to see what wonders await us at Happy’s Place as season one continues along. Until next time.

Caution: This article contains spoilers for the Series Premiere of ‘The Sticky’.
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It is definitely safe to say that heist stories, in any capacity, are supremely flashy and slick in nature. As though the opportunity to rob say… millions from a bank vault in a casino in Las Vegas… is a pretty cool thing to do and would require a crew and a setting and a style… that is as cool as the idea. So those stories tend to keep things in that light, and we simply eat it up. Since it makes crime fun and allows for a wild story that is perfect escapism. Since in reality, theft is a dangerous and scary game. One where sometimes people are hurt or left terrified over the fact that someone threatened harm to have something that did not belong to them. 

Which is why we keep with that formula and rarely deviate it from it. But now and again, you run into a story that knows how to offer up something with substance on the matter while still keeping the story grandiose and entertaining in nature and that is why, The Sticky, on Prime Video is of note. For it is, based on the very-real Great Canadian Maple Syrup Heist that took place in 2012. Which in its own right, elicits a sense of goofy wonder that relieves the possibility of dark pressure upon this story. But it is what this series does beyond the re-telling of a wild heist that makes it special, since it is a heist story that is supremely character centric in nature and that is supremely important.

Because unlike other grand heist stories, ‘Petiole’, is grounded in concepts that the audience will and does find relatable. Because we meet a cadre of characters that are not world-class thieves that thrive in a world, we know nothing of. They’re everyday people. There’s Ruth for instance, owner of a struggling syrup farm that just wants to make enough money to get by and take care of her ailing husband who is locked in a coma. Plus, there’s Remy, a security guard at the Canadian Maple Reserve that dreams of being part of something bigger and feels marginalized and well, pressures upon both of them prompt them to turn to ugly acts to feel as though they matter. For Ruth, that involves a touch of revenge and for Remy, that involves talking to local gangster named Mike… to bring about the heist in question.

Which brings about a story that is in many ways, a unique blend for this type of tale. For it is clearly grandiose and epic in nature and filled with the fun that creates that sense of escapism. Courtesy of its concepts and moments of surprise. Such as when Ruth opts to get revenge upon those who would do her farm, harm, by launching a maple tree into a freaking building. But at the same time, it’s an intimate character study that feels real and helps us to understand what drives people to crime in the first place. Since like so many, Remy and Ruth are just shattered individuals here who have minimal hope and minimal prospects for a better tomorrow and feel marginalized and insignificant. Which are indeed the ingredients to a powder keg moment or in this instance, a maple syrup moment.

But all jokes aside, this is a refreshing heist story. One that injects the right balance of escapism and realism into a wild heist that actually took place to give us… a supremely human story about people desperate for more in a world where the rich and powerful fight hard to enact their own agenda and plans and forget about what matters more than their profits and operating plans… people. For they make the world go round and clearly, trouble could be avoided by treating them with respect. But the foundation for the heist has been laid, and it will be interesting to see how this refreshing take on the heist story plays out, as we enjoy this grand and unique dramatization of the one most unique heists in modern human history. Until next time.

Caution: This article contains spoilers for Episode 204 of ‘Silo’. To revisit the previous episode, click here.
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For the most part, science fiction, shows us a future where humanity, has accomplished wonders. For instance, it is home to so many stories where humanity lives amongst the stars and thrives in the cosmos because of stunning technological advances, that exist through unity. For these stories also showcase a future where all mankind no longer worries about the silly trappings we deal with now. It’s about the collective species and what we can accomplish as a whole, and those are great stories to read. Since they truly inspire us to be better, to see if we can’t plant seeds for a better tomorrow, and that’s also why… some science fiction stories shock us to our core.

Because as mentioned, a bright future is not shared by all stories in this genre. For there are tales of a tomorrow where humanity is devastated because its shortsightedness, or because we could not overcome our worst impulses. Or… we enter into a comfortable status quo with technology that allows for us to just… exist. And some stories in this vein… ponder upon… the scariest question of all. In that, what if we are unable to grow as a species? What then would we become? Well at it turns out, the world of Silo on Apple TV+ took the time to answer those questions by bringing them into the fold during this week’s episode. 

For ‘The Harmonium’, an ironic title to say the least, showed us a world where old haunts still reign. Which came forth via Juliette’s journey in this tale. Because she was trying to work with Solo to get a new suit and was roadblocked often by him. In part because he had grand knowledge about the world that he wanted to share with her, but also because… he was terrified of change. All he knew was the Vault and while Juliette got her suit, she knew she needed more help, and it was made unclear if she would receive it. Because of fear, since Solo went back to the vault and was rude in doing so and while he did peek back out… that fear is strong. All of which spoke to how fear could hold us back as a species since this man had companionship at last, and even a chance at a new Silo and a new life but chose to hide in fear because of what those who came before taught him.

But while that was a subtle examination of the core theme, the more direct one was handled back in Silo 18. Because Judge Meadows made quite the decision without consulting with Bernard. In that, she agreed to hear a plea from Knox and other reps from Mechanical. Mainly because she wanted to quell the trouble and really make everyone feel as though they matter, and also because she understood the power that Mechanical yielded. But that of course, brought about fear, the kind that Robert indulged by calling for her impeachment and of course, Bernard felt helpless and as though the Order and the Pact were being ignored and well… that inspired him to go to some wild extremes to make sure that things could be handled by the book.
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Which prompted him to invite the judge to dinner. To straight up murder her. Because Bernard could not have her take that meeting and upset the old plans and old traditions. So, he poisoned her meal and at least gave her something beautiful to enjoy via a VR headset before she passed. Wherein her body was moved to her quarters by Robert and where a knife was plunged into her cooling flesh. All so that when the big meeting got underway, Mechanical looked to be the villain, and the Silo could be turned upon them, and well, Bernard’s plan worked. For Knox and his team were forced to haul to the Down Deep in a desperate attempt to live and well, that’s a juicy cliffhanger for us to end with, one that showcased… a world that hasn’t changed.

Since the Silo clearly has held to class warfare and wealth inequity. Issues we face today, and much like how things are now, that is used to manipulate individuals and bring about conflict and chaos. All because there is a class that wants a status quo and will do what they must to have it, and that made for a sobering story. One that showed us that if were to hang onto old haunts, we would create a more miserable existence than we could have ever imagined. Since the worst parts of our modern world are amplified in the Silo, and at this point, it would seem that each Silo is doomed to suffer for generations on end. Giving rise to real misery and real sorrow and a future that none of us want, and truly, it will be interesting to see if this series continues to lean into that horror or if a glimmer can be found as season two of this saga rolls along. Until next time.

Caution: This article contains spoilers for Episode 508 of ‘Star Trek: Lower Decks’. To revisit the previous episode, click here.
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It really is quite amazing, how Star Trek: Lower Decks on Paramount+ came to life. For in essence, it is an expansion upon a bold episode that Star Trek: The Next Generation put forth. Since ‘Lower Decks’ really did the impossible and took the time to explore what the lives of junior officers were like aboard the Enterprise-D and that was so rich a concept that Lower Decks creator Mike McMahan has been able to give this concept five seasons of storytelling and he even expanded upon it further by using that episode and its sorrowful ending as the grounding point for Lieutenant Beckett Mariner’s emotional journey, making it a pivotal tale that is top of mind today for one particular reason.

In that, since Mike McMahan is clearly a fan of the franchise through and through and knows how to bookend stories in a magnificent manner, since there’s been a lot of TNG-era follow up on the series… he and his writing staff used this week’s episode as an opportunity to pay homage to the story that gave rise to this one. By simply flipping the script in the same manner as that episode to shift the focus of the story… to the bridge crew of the U.S.S. Cerritos. For they have always been the secondary characters here, and while we do know them, there are elements of who they are and what makes them tick that haven’t been present in the series. So, it was quite nice to have ‘Upper Decks’ focus on the bridge crew and explore them and their world. 

Wherein we came to learn… about the management style that some of the bridge crew employ. For instance, Chief Engineer Billups loves to immerse himself in chaos to feel progress. As evidenced by how a simple power relay repair turned into hours of madness that he reveled in. Not to mention we learned that Commander Ransom uses a unique brand of leadership concepts to get the crew where they need to be. In that, he’s all about being seen as the villain to have the crew unite against him in disdain to accomplish goals. Because he knows that sometimes a commander can play that role no problem, and well… it was quite impactful here to say the least and really did offer up solutions to a grand problem. 

Plus, we also learned… that some of the bridge crew have some demons to combat. Since Dr. T’Ana uh… well she loves pain. No two ways about it, and if she can use that to get about her day and help with issues, she absolutely will. Which led to some bonkers moments and some great one-liners from the good doctor, and it turned out that Shaxs has a lot of unresolved rage from the Cardassian Occupation of Bajor. To the point where he sometimes needs to work through violent memories to quell his PTSD. Which may change with a little therapy, but it was fascinating to learn this duo have some emotional wounds to heal, and hopefully they will. Since everyone deserves that piece.
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But truly, the centerpiece of this adventure revolved around Captain Freeman. Since we were able to see how much the crew means to her, since she spent a lot of her day taking part in their interests and their wins, which was lovely to see play out. Plus, we also discovered she is quite the romantic, since she was looking forward to a long call with her husband and she also… is truly a capable captain. One that keeps a cool head in a crisis and knows when to deliver a critical blow. As evidenced by how she handled the infiltration of the Cerritos by some very sassy aliens that could not handle compliments, and she has of course, assembled one hell of a bridge crew. Since they too, used their immense skill set to repel the invaders and keep the Cerritos and her crew, safe.

All of which made for a perfect tribute episode to The Next Generation, and was as funny as can be. Because it really did let the bridge crew get goofy and bring the jokes, but this was also a bittersweet tale as well. Because in many ways, by paying tribute to the source material in this manner, the series has indeed come full circle, and this feels akin to the beginning of a farewell to the show. Which is appropriate for certain because this is it. There are only two episodes left after this delightful adventure with the bridge crew, and it is fitting and wondrous that we got to spend some quality time with them before we bid farewell to this fine crew in a couple of weeks. Until next time.

Please enjoy this sneak peek and synopsis of Episode 711 of Outlander. Which is available to stream on the STARZ app now, and airs on the network later today!
 
EPISODE 711: A Hundredweight of Stones
Airdate: December 6 on STARZ 

Claire turns to John Grey for comfort as they process difficult news. Ian and Rachel discuss their love and their future. Brianna confronts an intruder at Lallybroch.

It is definitely safe to say that ears perked up when it was announced that Prime Video, in association with Universal Television, Amazon MGM Studios and Wolf Entertainment, was going to release a new crime series entitled, On Call. A thrilling and intense series revolving around a veteran and rookie police officer in Long Beach, California. Mainly because, Wolf Entertainment is the watermark for crime stories and the thought of them working in the world of streaming is quite enticing to say the least. Thus, everyone has been waiting for more information regarding this series, to get an idea of how epic it is going to be.
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Well, thankfully, Prime Video is happy to oblige as we inch closer to the 2025 series premiere of the show. Since they took the time to release key art for the series today, and a trailer. To give everyone an understanding of how incredible this show is going to be, and well, since you’ve been anxiously awaiting your own sampling of things to come, we have that trailer, that art, and updated details on the show to share with you. To help you prepare for Wolf Entertainment’s grand entrance in the world of streaming.    

‘Today, Prime Video released the official trailer and key art for On Call, a gripping new half-hour drama series from Wolf Entertainment and Universal Television. Co-created by Tim Walsh and Elliot Wolf, On Call is Wolf Entertainment’s first scripted streaming series and will premiere January 9, 2025 with all eight episodes, exclusively on Prime Video in more than 240 countries and territories worldwide.
 
On Call is an adrenalized and visceral police drama that follows a rookie and veteran officer duo as they go on patrol in Long Beach, California. Incorporating a mixture of bodycam, dash-camera, and cellphone footage to create a cinema verité effect, the innovative series explores the morality of protecting and serving a community.
 
The series stars Troian Bellisario (Pretty Little Liars) as officer “Traci Harmon,” a seasoned twelve year veteran and training officer with a strong moral compass that has defined her approach to policing, even if that puts her at odds with new law enforcement policies. Brandon Larracuente (The Good Doctor) stars as “Alex Diaz,” an ambitious rookie who grapples with holding onto his optimistic outlook as he realizes the challenges he’ll face in today’s climate. 
 
Additional cast includes Eriq La Salle (ER, Logan) as “Sergeant Lasman,” who also serves as an executive producer on the series and directed multiple episodes, Lori Loughlin (Fuller House) as “Lieutenant Bishop,” and Rich Ting as “Sergeant Koyama” (Tulsa King).
 
Dick Wolf (Law & Order, Chicago, FBI-branded series), Tim Walsh (Chicago P.D., Hightown, Night Stalker), Elliot Wolf (Dark Woods, Hunted), Eriq LaSalle (former EP/Director Chicago P.D.), and Peter Jankowski are executive producers. The series is produced by Universal Television, a division of Universal Studios Group and Amazon MGM Studios in association with Wolf Entertainment.
 
About Prime Video
Prime Video is a one-stop entertainment destination offering customers a vast collection of premium programming in one application available across thousands of devices. On Prime Video, customers can find their favorite movies, series, documentaries, and live sports – including Amazon MGM Studios-produced series and movies Road House, The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power, Fallout, Reacher, The Boys, and The Idea of You; licensed fan favorites American Fiction and The Boys in the Boat; Prime member exclusive access to coverage of live sports including Thursday Night Football, WNBA, and NWSL, and acclaimed sports documentaries including Bye Bye Barry and Federer; and programming from partners such as Max, Crunchyroll and MGM+ via Prime Video Channels add-on subscriptions, as well as more than 500 free ad-supported (FAST) Channels. Prime members in the U.S. can share a variety of benefits, including Prime Video, by using Amazon Household. Prime Video is one benefit among many that provides savings, convenience, and entertainment as part of the Prime membership. All customers, regardless of whether they have a Prime membership or not, can rent or buy titles, including blockbusters such as Challengers and The Fall Guy, via the Prime Video Store, and can enjoy content such as Jury Duty and Bosch: Legacy free with ads on Freevee. Customers can also go behind the scenes of their favorite movies and series with exclusive X-Ray access. For more info visit www.amazon.com/primevideo.
 
About Wolf Entertainment
Wolf Entertainment, led by Emmy®-winning television producer Dick Wolf, produces scripted and non-scripted content for all platforms. In conjunction with Universal Television (UTV), Wolf Entertainment produces NBC's award-winning Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, the longest-running primetime scripted series on television, which is currently in its 26th season. The company also produces Law & Order (S24), Law & Order: Organized Crime (S4), Chicago Fire (S13), Chicago PD (S12) and "Chicago Med" (S10); CBS' "FBI" (S7), "FBI: Most Wanted (S6) and "FBI: International" (S4). These shows alone brought in over 78 million viewers across the 2024 season finales. Wolf Entertainment's upcoming half-hour drama "On Call" for Prime Video, marks the company's first streaming original. Wolf Entertainment also produced "Law & Order: Criminal Intent," which ran for 11 seasons on NBC and the Emmy-winning HBO film "Bury My Heart at Wounded Knee."
 
In the non-scripted space, Wolf Entertainment produces Netflix’s “Homicide NY” and “Homicide LA,” NBC's “LA Fire & Rescue," CBNC's "Blood and Money," and Oxygen's "Nightwatch," "Cold Justice," "Criminal Confessions" and "Murder for Hire." The company also produced the Academy Award-winning documentary "Twin Towers" and the Grammy-winning documentary about The Doors "When You're Strange."
 
The company has also released the newly launched true crime podcast, "Law & Order: Criminal Justice System", which follows the real stories behind the landmark cases that have shaped how the most dangerous and influential criminals in America are prosecuted. Additionally, they have released two scripted drama podcasts, "Hunted" and "Dark Woods," the latter is being developed as a scripted series with Universal Television.

About Universal Television
Universal Television (UTV), a division of Universal Studio Group, is one of the largest and most successful television studios in the world. Led by President Erin Underhill, the studio is known for programming with broad appeal and cultural relevance. UTV currently produces over 40 primetime comedies and dramas across broadcast, cable and streaming platforms. Home to commercial hits such as Dick Wolf's enormously successful Law & Order, One Chicago and FBI-branded series, UTV also produces celebrated premium series including the Emmy® Award-winning Hacks and The Gilded Age, Emmy-nominated Girls5eva, cultural phenomena Bel-Air, Never Have I Ever and The Best Man: The Final Chapters, as well as fan favorites including The Equalizer, Loot, Harlem and more. UTV’s library comprises some of the greatest contemporary shows in television history, including The Office, Parks and Recreation, The Good Place, Will & Grace, Friday Night Lights, New Amsterdam and more.’

Please enjoy this sneak peek and synopsis of Episode 204 of Silo, which will be available to stream on Apple TV+, tomorrow! 
 
Episode 204 - “The Harmonium”
Juliette sets out on a dangerous quest to retrieve a suit so she can return home and save her silo. Mechanical plans a meeting with Judge Meadows

Time and time again, we’ve sung praises here at NTG for the family entertainment programming that Apple TV+ puts forth. Simply because, it’s quality programming through and through. The kind that teaches kids in a subtle manner while engaging them with entertainment and every single year, Apple keeps bringing forth, amazing stories that continue to accomplish this feat and they’re making a point now of building family franchises. The kind where kids have new adventures to look forward to with exciting characters they love, and one that really made an impact in the past couple of years will be returning in 2025.
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For recently Apple announced that Eva the Owlet, the charming series that captivated imaginations everywhere, will be getting a second season that will premiere on January 24, 2025. Allowing for kids to once again explore Eva’s incredible world and as an added bonus, Apple was also kind enough to announce that a holiday special entitled Eva’s Moon Wishwill debut on December 13, 2024. All of which is exciting news since fans will get to enjoy more great lessons in an entertaining manner and discuss them with their parents, courtesy of this charming franchise, and to properly celebrate this news, here are all the details on season two, and a sneak peek of the holiday special, to help you prepare for more adventures with little Eva, courtesy of Apple TV+. 

‘Today, Apple TV+ announced a second season for the beloved animated kids and family series “Eva the Owlet,” based on the New York Times bestselling Scholastic book series “Owl Diaries” by award-winning author Rebecca Elliott, to premiere on Friday, January 24, 2025. Additionally, Apple unveiled a delightful first-look clip from the all-new “Eva the Owlet” holiday special “Eva’s Moon Wish,” debuting on Friday, December 13, 2024. 
 
Celebrated by fans around the world, “Eva the Owlet” has been hailed as "spunky," "captivating” and "a real hoot.” The series stars Eva, a creative, cheeky owlet who lives next door to her best friend Lucy in the woodland world of Treetopington. With big ideas and an even bigger personality, Eva goes on high-flying adventures, expressing herself in her diary along the way! Season two takes viewers through a night in the life of Eva, a spunky and enthusiastic owlet who dreams big. Whether she’s planning a backyard campout with her friends or saving the town’s Spring Acorn Roll from hungry squirrels, Eva tackles her goals with conviction and flair, expressing herself in her journal along the way.
 
In the upcoming holiday special titled “Eva’s Moon Wish,” as Treetopington celebrates a special holiday, Eva helps a lost oriole look for his family—and learns the true meaning of community. 
 
Since first being published, “Owl Diaries” now has eight foreign language translations and 12 million copies in print. Produced by award-winning Scholastic Entertainment (“Clifford the Big Red Dog,” “Goosebumps,” “The Magic School Bus”) with production services and 4K animation by Emmy-winning and Academy Award-nominated studio Brown Bag Films (”Doc McStuffins,” “Vampirina,” “Octonauts”), “Eva the Owlet” also features original songs by critically acclaimed musician and singer-songwriter Fitz of Fitz and the Tantrums. Voice talent includes Vivienne Rutherford ("Eureka!," “911: Lone Star”) as the titular character Eva, Jessica DiCicco ("The Loud House," "Puppy Dog Pals") as Eva's mom, Dino Andrade (“Loud House,” “We Baby Bears”) as Eva's dad, as well as Romy Fay (“Best Foot Forward”), Sascha Yurchak, Jon Olson (“The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies,” “Pokemon: Detective Pikachu”), Evie Hsu (“Team Mekbots”), Sarah Vattano (“The Uglies,” “Rise Up, Sing Out”), Pressly James Crosby (“General Hospital”) and Kenna Ramsey (“Rent”).
 
“Eva the Owlet” is executive produced by Scholastic Entertainment’s Peabody and Daytime Emmy Award-winning team including Iole Lucchese (“Clifford the Big Red Dog”), Caitlin Friedman (“Stillwater”), and Jef Kaminsky (“Signs of Survival”). Cathal Gaffney and Darragh O’Connell of Brown Bag Films also serve as executive producers. Daytime Emmy Award nominees Annabeth Bondor-Stone (“Helpsters”) and Connor White (“Helpsters”), who both developed the series for television, serve as co-executive producers, and Daytime Emmy Award nominee Damien O’Connor (“Angela’s Christmas,” “Angela’s Christmas 2”) serves as supervising director. 
 
The late Dr. John F. Evans, a writing clinician, National Board Certified Health and Wellness Coach at Duke Integrative Medicine, and the Founder and Executive Director of Wellness & Writing Connections, LLC served as the expressive writing expert on the series through Apple TV+’s changemakers initiative. The series was one of the last significant projects he worked on, hoping to inspire young viewers to write, to find their voices, and to believe in themselves. 
 
The exciting slate of recent offerings for kids and families on Apple TV+ features new Peanuts series “Camp Snoopy”; the second season of beloved animated series “Frog and Toad,” based on the Caldecott and Newbery Honor-winning books; animated adventure trilogy “WondLa,” based on the New York Times bestselling book series “The Search for WondLa” by Tony DiTerlizzi; highly anticipated kids and family series “Yo Gabba GabbaLand!,” inspired by the hit, Emmy Award-nominated cultural phenomenon “Yo Gabba Gabba!”; and, “Me,” an elevated cinematic coming-of-age story from Barry L. Levy.
 
Award-winning all-ages offerings now streaming globally on Apple TV+ also include celebrated live action animated hybrid special, “The Velveteen Rabbit”; the Academy Award and BAFTA Award-winning animated short film “The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse”; Oscar-nominated and BAFTA Award-winning animated film “Wolfwalkers”; Skydance animated feature “Luck”; the BAFTA Award and Humanitas Prize-winning “El Deafo,” BAFTA Award-winning “Lovely Little Farm,” “Duck & Goose,” “Get Rolling With Otis,” Spin Master Entertainment’s “Sago Mini Friends,” GLAAD Media Award-nominated “Pinecone & Pony,” “Frog and Toad,” The Jim Henson Company’s Emmy Award-winning “Fraggle Rock: Back to the Rock,” “Harriet the Spy” and “Slumberkins,” Sesame Workshop’s “Helpsters,” Joseph Gordon-Levitt, HITRECORD and Bento Box Entertainment’s “Wolfboy and the Everything Factory,” Jack McBrayer and Angela C. Santomero’s Emmy Award-nominated “Hello, Jack! The Kindness Show,” Peanuts and WildBrain’s Emmy Award-nominated “Snoopy in Space,” “The Snoopy Show,” and Peabody and Emmy Award-winning series “Stillwater.” Live-action offerings include Bonnie Hunt’s DGA and WGA Award-nominated “Amber Brown,” DGA Award-winning “Best Foot Forward,” “Surfside Girls,” WGA Award-winning “Life By Ella,” Sesame Workshop and Sinking Ship’s Emmy Award-winning “Ghostwriter,” Emmy Award and Environmental Media Association Award winning “Jane,” and Scholastic’s “Puppy Place.”
 
Also featured are “Here We Are: Notes for Living on Planet Earth,” the Emmy Award-winning television event based on the New York Times bestselling book and TIME Best Book of the Year by Oliver Jeffers, and specials from Peanuts and WildBrain including Emmy Award-nominated “Snoopy Presents: It’s the Small Things, Charlie Brown,” “Snoopy Presents: Lucy’s School,” Humanitas and Emmy Award-nominated “Snoopy Presents: To Mom (and Dad), With Love,” “Snoopy Presents: One-of-a-Kind Marcie,” “Snoopy Presents: Welcome Home, Franklin,” Emmy Award-winning “Snoopy Presents: Who Are You, Charlie Brown?” and “Snoopy Presents: For Auld Lang Syne.”
 
Apple TV+ offers premium, compelling drama and comedy series, feature films, groundbreaking documentaries, and kids and family entertainment, and is available to watch across all your favorite screens. After its launch on November 1, 2019, Apple TV+ became the first all-original streaming service to launch around the world, and has premiered more original hits and received more award recognitions faster than any other streaming service in its debut. To date, Apple Original films, documentaries and series have earned 526 wins and 2,374 award nominations and counting, including multi-Emmy Award-winning comedy “Ted Lasso” and historic Oscar Best Picture winner “CODA.”
 
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