It's Official: Showtime Cancels Weeds, Season 8 Will Be Show's Last
Weeds is going up in smoke.
Showtime has pulled the plug on the long-running pot dramedy; the show’s upcoming eighth season will be its last. READ MORE
Weeds is going up in smoke.
Showtime has pulled the plug on the long-running pot dramedy; the show’s upcoming eighth season will be its last. READ MORE
Who’s who in American Horror Story 2? Will Derek’s love life be Smash‘d? With whom will Weeds‘ Nancy play doctor? Read on for answers to those questions plus other teases from fall and summer shows. GET THE INSIDE LINE!
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Question: I need a scoop about the NCIS finale! —Jessica
Ausiello: It’s titled “Till Death Do Us Part,” and not just because it features Palmer’s wedding. “It suggests some impending danger for the rest of the team as well,” warns showrunner Gary Glasberg. “There is an …READ MORE & GET SPOILED
Showtime has rolled out a teaser trailer for Weeds‘ upcoming eighth season, and even though it’s really just a compilation of past footage, it’s wicked good — even says so itself! — so we thought we’d pass it around. READ MORE & WATCH PREVIEW
Showtime, having already announced its fall premiere dates for Dexter and Homeland, now has filled in the conspicuous gap by scheduling the returns of its summer shows, Weeds and Episodes. READ MORE
Is Uncle Andy quitting Weeds cold turkey?
Justin Kirk has landed the lead role in NBC’s comedy pilot Animal Kingdom, news that presumably puts the future of his role in the long-running Showtime satire in doubt. READ MORE
Well, it’s high time this became official: Showtime has renewed Weeds.
The cabler has ordered a 13-episode eighth season of the Mary Louise Parker-fronted comedy to debut in 2012. READ MORE
Got a scoop request? An anonymous tip you’re dying to share? Just want to say hi? Send any/all of the above to askausiello@tvline.com
Question: Is there any truth to the rumor that the title of Glee‘s Episode 7, “I Kissed A Girl,” has something to do with Rachel and Quinn? We’re dying to know. —Bobbie
Ausiello: If you’re asking me whether Rachel and Quinn go to first base, the answer is no. The episode focuses on Santana coming out to her family, so I’m guessing the title — and accompanying Katy Perry cover — refer to that.
Question: Lea Michele tweeted the other day that there will be a huge Glee shocker happening in Episode 7. Any idea what it is? —Michelle
Ausiello: Rumor has it a big …READ MORE
Showtime president of entertainment David Nevins had much to talk about as he held court at the Television Critics Association summer press tour on Thursday morning. Among the hot topics were edgy shows aplenty, including the espionage-thriller Homeland, the potentially subversive House of Lies (starring Don Cheadle and Kristen Bell), and the next round of The Borgias (and its very special “guest stars”). READ MORE