Emergence

Fatal Exception

Piper choosing to stay with Jo and her family might have seemed comforting at the moment, but the overall picture is that Piper is getting too dangerous for her own good.  On Emergence Season 1 Episode 7, Emily got painted with a villainous brush-stroke as Jo figured out that they've naively been feeding information to the enemy the whole time.  Emily's intentions for Piper came into focus as she attempted to convince the human-like android that she's her mother and the only one who t... more

'The Punisher' Art Director Matteo De Cosmo Dies at 52

Matteo De Cosmo, a New York-based art director who worked on several ABC Studios projects including Marvel’s “The Punisher,” died on April 21 of coronavirus-related complications. He was 52. De Cosmo was best-known for serving as the art director for ABC television shows “Emergence,” “Luke Cage” ... more

Emergence Finale Recap: Did Jo Foil Helen's Master Plan? (Plus, Grade It!)

Emergence’s first (and potentially only) season ended Tuesday on a super cliffhanger-y note — but not every storyline was left unresolved. The finale finally brought The Dreaded Upload to fruition — and the result wasn’t as heartbreaking as you may have expected. Read on for the details of “Killshot Pt. 2”: The episode picks up where last week’s left off, as Jo and Brooks attempt to escape the Plum Island facility where Helen has them co... more

'Emergence' Review: Allison Tolman and a Light Touch Go a Long Way in ABC's Conspiracy Thriller

[Editor’s Note: The following review is more of a first impression, as the only episode available for advance screening was the pilot. For new broadcast series that warrant a deeper look, check IndieWire for a more thorough analysis in the coming weeks.] “Lost” has one of the most iconic openings in the history of television. Jack wakes up with scrapes on his face, alone in the woods, and quickly rushes to the beach where he’s surrounded by chaos. A plane has crashed, and the survivors are scrambling to stay that way, du... more