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Report: ‘House of Cards’ May Not Be Able to Fire Kevin Spacey
It didn’t take long for Netflix and House of Cards to distance themselves from star Kevin Spacey in the wake of pedophilia accusations from actor Adam Rapp. Producers placed Spacey on leave with intent to rewrite House of Cards’ final season around Robin Wright’s Claire, but the process of severing the toxic star may be more costly and complicated than we thought.
Hulu’s ‘Difficult People’ Surprisingly Canceled After Three Seasons
Hulu’s comedy slate was already undergoing changes, but the latest is … well, Difficult to grasp. Billy and Julie apparently won’t return for Season 4, as Hulu confirms fan-favorite Difficult People has been canceled after three years.
‘Supergirl’ Just Made a Seriously Awkward ‘Smallville’ Connection
Supergirl has its own Super-mythology separate from The CW’s Smallville, though fans are more than happy to draw connections between the pair. That is, until Season 3’s “Midvale” made reference to one of Smallville‘s original creations, which itself has become the focus of a real-life sex cult investigation.
‘Stranger Things’ Almost Killed Off Season 2’s Most Crucial Character
Once upon a time, Stranger Things played coy with a potential second season, leading us to wonder if the breakout Netflix drama might reboot after one year. That plan obviously fell through, but the Duffer brothers now reveal a modified Season 1 finale that was much more heartbreaking than we first realized.
‘House of Cards’ Halts Final Season Production Over Kevin Spacey Allegations
Netflix’s House of Cards may be folding faster than expected. Even as the Kevin Spacey drama seemed to confirm a sixth and final season in response to allegations of pedophilia, production has now shut down altogether while Netflix figures out their next move.
‘The Walking Dead’ Just Pulled Off Its Most WTF Character Return Yet
The Walking Dead rarely leaves any one thread dangling too long, but its latest return might be the series’ biggest surprise yet. Sunday’s “The Damned” brought a major blast from the past for Rick, and might just change the game going forward.
‘Twin Peaks’ Co-Creator and Showtime Are ‘Looking At’ New Episodes
It’s well-established that any Twin Peaks return will leave us more confused than ever, but fans still hope for new episodes sooner, rather than later. Well, it’s not far from Showtime’s minds, as co-creator Mark Frost says they’re actively considering another return.
Robert Guillaume, Star of ‘Benson,’ Dies at 89
One of TV’s most beloved and versatile stars has sadly passed away. Emmy-winner and Tony-nominee Robert Guillaume, star of everything from Benson to The Lion King, has died of prostate cancer complications at the age of 89.
The Worst ‘Walking Dead’ Death Scenes, Ranked
Before ‘The Walking Dead’ begins anew with Season 8, we look back on some of the series’ worst deaths and most ignominious ends over the first seven years.
‘Riverdale’ Star K.J. Apa Car Crash Raises Production Safety Concerns
We don’t often think about the hours TV stars put into our favorite shows, but the strain very nearly cost us Riverdale star K.J. Apa. The actor endured a recent off-set car-crash unharmed, though production is now under scrutiny for over-working its cast.
David Lynch Open to ‘Twin Peaks’ Season 4 (But Not for a Few Years)
Even as Showtime’s Twin Peaks left more maddeningly unresolved than the original series, fans have more or less accepted the unlikelihood of another season. That said, creator David Lynch won’t rule one out, even if “it took me four and a half years to write and record this [one].”
David Bowie Signed Off on ‘Twin Peaks’ Cameo Before His Death
Twin Peaks’ lengthy production and advanced age of its stars made portions of The Return feel like a memorial, even for the ones who didn’t physically appear. That was especially true of music icon and Peaks alum David Bowie, who apparently allowed his likeness to be used for one final appearance.