Inside Line: Scoop on FBI: Most Wanted, 9-1-1: Lone Star, All American Spinoff, Ghosts, Peacemaker, Walker and More!
Will FBI: Most Wanted favorite have a truly “seamless” exit? Will All American spinoff tackle both sports and leisure? How will Peacemaker finale leave you feeling? Read on for answers to those questions plus teases from other shows. (Email any brand-new Qs to InsideLine@tvline.com.)
Any details yet on how FBI: Most Wanted will write out Julian McMahon’s Jess? –Dee
If rumors about the abrupt manner with which the CBS procedural will be writing out McMahon’s Jess LaCroix prove to be true, I doubt fans will agree with the actor’s assessment that his character departs in “seamless” fashion.
Is All American: Homecoming going to focus a lot on the sports or will we see more of the college life at an HBCU? –Katleena
In the four episodes made available to press, daily life at an HBCU — group projects, parties, suitable First Day of Class attire — gets plenty of screentime, separate from Simone and Damon’s athletic pursuits. But if it’s the sports you’re seeking, both tennis and baseball are often the focus, particularly in the first two installments.
Any scoop on Amara and Coach Turner on All American: Homecoming? –Ronda
Here’s what we can share for now: Amara’s decision to blow the whistle on Bringston’s cheating scandal will cause some setbacks for her in Homecoming‘s initial episodes, and Coach Turner will prove to be her No. 1 confidant.
Anything for FBI? –Anita
In the episode airing March 8, Maggie will have a new partner of sorts. “What we’ve been doing this season that’s really fun is mixing up the partnerships,” Missy Peregrym told me. “You’ve had Maggie and Tiff, and I work with Scola (played by John Boyd) in the last episode [we filmed]. We have such a fun cast, so it’s exciting to go to work. Zeeko [Zaki, who pays OA] and I know each other and we know what we’re going to do, but when you work with a different actor, it’s fun to see what they do.”
I love all the Buffy and Angel vets that have popped up on 9-1-1: Lone Star this season. What’s going on there? –Julie
Well, the short answer is that showrunner Tim Minear was an executive producer on Angel, though he insists “none of that was on purpose.” He does, however, promise that Amy Acker will stick around as Owen’s potential love interest for “at least” a few more episodes, while we also “might see more” of Julie Benz’s Sadie. Minear even points out a few “hidden” cameos from Buffy and Angel vets this season: “Brigid Brannagh, who played Wesley’s girlfriend in Season 2 of Angel, was the mother of the boy who fell through the ice. And the turtle guy was [Harry Groener], the mayor from Buffy.” Did you catch those?
Do you know when The Mandalorian might be back? –Kathleen
It is a safe bet that Season 3 will premiere this year, probably around Life Day Christmastime.
Will Walker‘s Geri follow the advice she gave Colton and tell Walker how she feels about him? –Ivan
Well… Geri does not exactly follow her own advice, but she and Walker are both inching toward a place where they are ready to let go of the past and move forward. They just need the timing to be right. But is that time now just yet?
Will Pete’s feelings for Alberta be further explored on Ghosts? –Maggie
Danielle Pinnock, who plays Alberta, says to be patient on that front. “When it comes to Alberta finding out about Pete’s feelings for her, they have to leave a little something for Season 2,” she told TVLine. “But I will definitely say this is my favorite odd-couple relationship on the planet Earth. For Pete to have a crush on Alberta made me die laughing when I saw it in the script. The bootlegger and the Boy Scout? I’m ready for the reality show on these two. Call it ‘Love After Life’; Michelle Buteau could host.”
What can we expect from the Peacemaker finale? –Hollis
Chukwudi Iwuji, who plays Murn, told me that during the final moments of the Feb. 17 finale, viewers will be feeling “probably itchy fingers, to get online and and find out if it’s been renewed for a Season 2! Honestly, in these last episodes you get a sense of who these characters could be, given time; you get a sense of how they’ve grown, and surprisingly so since theres been so much hilarity; there a lot of smiling; and I do genuinely think there will be the flutter of the old tear duct.”
Loved this week’s Snowpiercer battle, though I’m bummed to see Wilford locked up. Any scoop on how long that will last? –Craig
Daveed Diggs put it best, in assessing Wilford-as-prisoner: “I mean, you’ve seen Sean Bean’s work — he’s not going quietly!” Meaning, you should expect him to eff with some minds from behind bars a la one Hannibal Lecter. “There is that, but Sean as an actor also is consistently unafraid to go all the way there. That’s why every scene with him is so fun to watch, because he will run all the way through the extent of the [acting] choice you can make and push it to the limits.”
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I know a lot of people love Snowpiercer but I just can’t get into it anymore. Last season was a snooze and this season is a little better but I’m just finding myself uninterested. I’m kinda sad about that because I loved season one.
Being hearing impaired, and even using closed captioning, I am having trouble understanding what they are saying because they are talking so quickly, so I am losing interest also. The first season was so interesting, but I am disappointed in this season. Why has Jennifer Connolly not been seen or heard from? Are they writing her out of the series?
Total cop out on that Mandalorian answer, Life Day is over a month before Christmas! :P
(I actually like that Disney+ doesn’t give a lot of trailers and release dates for Star Wars, rather that than delays pushing those dates and spoilers or things that change between trailers and aired episodes.)
Thanks for the Walker scoop! Love the thought of Cordell and Geri together – I’m glad Odette Annable joined as a series regular this season.
What makes “Walker” such a good show is the tremendous supporting cast. And Odette Annable tops that list of great cast members. I would watch just about anything she is in. Also love Mitch Pileggi (sp?), who plays Cordell’s dad. And Cordell’s kids are outstanding.
Every time I see Mitch, I yell “SKINNER!”
Peacemaker finale is Feb 17, not Feb 16.
Yeah, I’ve been transposing Peacemaker and Boba Fett all winter 🤷🏻♂️ Fixed!
Walker…maybe they’re waiting for Dave Annable’s story arc to wrap before heating up Odette Annable’s romance with Walker.
Peacemaker…please let this be renewed! Mr. Iwuji is correct in saying more character development can only result in more hilarity (sometimes in a sick way, but still hilarity).
I’m just glad that they stopped all of the flashbacks to Walker’s dead wife they had in the first season. I was so sick to death of it, I planned not to watch the series anymore, especially with Micki now gone! (still terribly upset about that). But so far, the show is doing good with no stupid flashbacks every 10 minutes, and I’m enjoying it again. Let’s hope it continues to do so and see how they get past not having Micki.
Personally I like the different dimensions of the Peacemaker character. He’s a damaged guy who has done a lot of bad stuff in his life. But despite that there’s a very real, very decent person in there. You could argue that he could easily chart himself a path to redemption if he really does want to change.
You aren’t kidding. John Cena does such a good job, he actually makes you feel sorry for him & his upbringing. Then he starts talking & then you’re like, what a douche.
Might be tough to find redemption with an Aryan Nation father and a rule-breaker partner in Vigilante.
I’m a faithful viewer of 9-1-1 Lone Star and shuddered when I saw where this series was to be discussed along with Most Wanted. Geez!
I’m crazy about Rob Lowe and the entire 126 team of firefighters and EMTs. Could use a bit more family and male/female/either or relationships.
Walker: I’ve been waiting for Cordell and Geri to get it together ever since he said he has finally moved on from Emily. I admit I like his relationship with Geri more than with his wife. I just wish he’d stop wearing his ring then, to ‘officially’ move on.
Geri is just put off by Walker’s grimacing so much. Really takes away from character. Also, beard/5 o’clock shadow ARE NOT Ranger worthy !
Yes to Alberta and Pete that should be hilarious
for the FBI, in real life it’s pretty rare that an agent stay in one office, task force for very long. They get transferred, promoted out, etc. every few years so that should be pretty seamless. It used to drive me crazy in Criminal MInds which is a unit with a high turnover rate because of the mental stress.
FBI shows are on rocky terrain right now in terms of cast. MW has lost almost all their original members Jess leaving soon and the actress playing Barnes being pregnant means her leaving sooner or later as it stands Hanna will be the last of the original fugitive hunters. With Missy expecting her second kid Maggie may be written out for a while and there was a talk Missy was considering leaving permanently after her last kid.
They’ve really made the show more of an ensemble rather than focused so much on Maggie. That may have been in reaction to her wanting less of a workload after her first child. She may be in a good place with this second child. They could easily write her out for a few eps and see her back.
1) Can we expect Lucy and Kate to reconcile in NCIS Hawaii?
2) What’s going to happen in New Amsterdam? Will Max get rid of despicable Dr. Fuentes? Will Dr. Wilder be back in New Amsterdam?
3) Can we expect a season 4 for Batwoman?
4) Has La Brea been renewed or canceled?
LaBrea was renewed for S2.
LaBrea has been renewed for a second season. I’m guessing it’s back in the fall.
1: I hope not. There is zero chemistry between Lucy and Kate. Zero.
I want to know if we’ll see Geri and Walker at the right time soon, anytime soon?
Hi, any chances that Nash Bridges will be ordered to series or a new TV Movie? Thanks.
I would LOVE ❤️ ❤️ ❤️ that! I just stumbled across the movie they had 2020/2021!
Julian McMahon’s Jess? is the reason we watch ” FBI Most Wanted” vs the other two FBI Shows. Don’t plan to continue watching it if he leaves…
I can hardly wait to see more Ghosts. Such a fun show.
Exactly! Why it hasn’t been on these past weeks is criminal! Certainly, would have been great counter-programming to the Olympics. Why these shows were scared off by the Olympics, I just do not understand. Hardly anyone is watching the Olympics!