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Ginny & Georgia is Filled With Pop-Culture References and Not Enough Substance

While so many shows are addressing the pandemic, Ginny & Georgia is here to offer some escapist fun, but don't go into it expecting heavy storytelling, or you will come away feeling short-changed. The new series, premiering February 24 on Netflix, follows 15-year-old Ginny, who is more mature than her 30-year-old mother, Georgia. It's hard not to compare that hook to Gilmore Girls, given that the show is supposed to focus on the relationship between the mother and daughter.... more

The Flight Attendant Takes You Away with Fast-Paced, If Somewhat Empty, International Shenanigans

While so many shows are leaning hard into the realities of 2020, The Flight Attending sweeps viewers away to another world, one in which trans-Atlantic flights and all-night parties still exist without any worries. Yes, the new HBO Max show is here to breathe fresh air into your life, something that seems counter-intuitive to the concept of air travel. But The Flight Attendant doesn't spend a lot of time flying high, not nearly as much as Kaley Cuoco's Cassandra "Cassie" Bowden... more

AWAY Features a Hopeful Look at The World Through Family, Workplace, and Space Drama

Sometimes, the stress of the day gets in the way of your job. Things you love to do seem impossible. It's been one of those weeks for me. I've struggled to write a review for a show that I enjoyed greatly, and that's a problem. But reflecting a little bit reminded me why reviewing AWAY is so important: it's all about hope. Yes, this is a review for AWAY, premiering on Netflix this Friday, August 4. AWAY is a beautifully filmed show with drama that spans the wor... more

'Survivor' Pulled From CBS Fall Schedule as Coronavirus Continues to Stymie Production

CBS is no longer planning to air “Survivor” Season 41 this fall. Variety has learned that CBS has pulled the long-running reality competition series from its fall 2020-2021 lineup. Production on the season, which will take place in Fiji, was delayed back in March due to the coronavirus pandemic. According to an individual with knowledge of the production, CBS and officials in Fiji are still evaluating the best time to start production due to the heighten... more

Fall TV Upfronts: CW, Fox and ABC Join CBS and NBC in Scrapping Live Events

Fox, ABC and The CW — like CBS and NBC — have decided to scrap their annual live Fall TV Upfront presentations, due to concerns about the coronavirus outbreak. On Monday, May 11, Fox will “host a digital presentation for the advertising community to preview the latest programming and schedule,” instead of trotting out stars and numbers wonks at the Beacon Theatre. On Thursday, May 14, The CW will forgo a star-studded affair at the New York City Center to instead pursue “an alternative plan to communicate its strat... more

Coronavirus Crisis: #OneChicago and NCIS Franchises, Svu and Good Fight Halt Production - View Complete List

The list of TV shows that have shut down production due to coronavirus continues to grow. CBS TV Studios on Thursday announced that it would delay or halt production on at least a half-dozen series, including the entire NCIS franchise (Los Angeles, New Orleans and Original Flavor), as well as Bull, Dynasty and The Good Fight. Meanwhile, The Neighborhood will film its Season 2 finale without a studio audience. “Over the past few ... more