Extant

Review: A Compelling Near-Future Sci-Fi Show

It feels like there's almost two shows struggling for superiority within the Extant pilot that airs tonight at 9pm on CBS.One wants to hit some familiar beats from the movie A.I., but in ways that are vastly more compelling (at least to this reviewer). The other, however, is retreading elements from Alien 3, but perhaps with quite a bit less menace.(Minor spoilers ahead for the series premiere)Extant is about private astronaut Molly Woods (Halle Berry) re... more

Season 1 Premiere What Really Happened on That Solo Mission?

The premiere of the new CBS show Extant wastes no time getting us knee deep into the story. From bathroom mirrors that can serve as a giant tablet to a robot boy who needs an occasional flip, it's clear that the technology in Molly Woods' life is very advanced, though not too farfetched. However, science cannot explain how an infertile Molly Woods gets pregnant on a 13 month solo mission. Before we get to the first commercial break we get a glimpse at what really happened to Molly and by the end, ... more

Change Scenario

Well, that sure was different! Extant Season 2 Episode 1 attempts a complete reboot of the show, trying to cure the problems of the very flawed and busy Extant Season 1, with the goal of getting back to the show's promising roots and premise. There were definitely some improvements in this premiere, but some of the underlying issues with the series were still coming through loud and clear. The big problem I had with Extant's first season (a problem that I think many c... more

CBS Sets Summer 2016 Premiere Dates for 'Big Brother 18' and More

CBS is preparing for a big summer by announcing the premiere dates for a trio of scripted dramas as well as the 18th season of reality giant Big Brother. The network will be airing new programming five nights a week starting in the middle of June. Big Brother 18 will kick off Wednesday, June 22 with a special two-hour premiere. Additional episodes will air Thursdays at 9pm and Sunday at 8pm, with the Wednesday episode... more

CBS Cancels 'Extant' After 2 Seasons

In the past month and a half, CBS has been finalizing its plans for summer 2016. After revealing the fates of Under the Dome and Zoo, the network is announcing that Extant has been cancelled after two seasons on the air, which means that the two-hour season 2 finale on September 9 is now the series finale. more

CBS Renews 'Zoo' for Season 2

Wild animals are going to keep causing havoc on the world come summer 2016. CBS has announced that Zoo is being renewed for a second season. " Zoo's thrilling stories clicked with audiences each week during a very competitive summer," Glenn Geller, President of CBS Entertainment, said in a statement. "We're excited for viewers to see where our talented writers and cast take them as the adventure continues to unfold during season 2 in th... more