Jackie and Grace both have to recover from their nights of
indiscretion.
Edie Falco as Jackie and Ruby Jerins as Grace in Nurse Jackie - Episode 506 (Cr: Showtime)
This is when some really of the most challenging times of season 5 kick in for Nurse Jackie. Not sober even a year and, having skipped a few steps by exiting the rehab early, she's ill-prepared for many facets of a drug-free life, including dating.
Eddie offends Jackie when he describes an intimate moment he had with her. Edie Falco, Paul Schulze (Cr: Showtime)
Despite their contract, things are still kind of tense between Eddie (Paul Schulze) and Jackie, especially when herblurts out something like in tis scene. Scroll down to watch or click direct link to Showtime Sneak Peek (VIDEO) and Promo for Nurse Jackie episode 5.06!
New Doc seduces older Doc (Betty Gipin, Peter Facinelli)
NURSE JACKIE Episode 506 – “Good Thing”
Jackie calls
Frank to apologize.
He asks her for a redo that
night, but she says she’ll get back to him. Zoey gets stitched up by
Prentiss. Carrie uses
flashcards to strengthen her skills then cons Coop into doing more of
her work. A skateboarder comes in with a broken arm. Jackie makes Coop
promise he’ll give Carrie the next patient. Cruz enters, ready to do his
exit interview. Everyone is unsure how to feel about and act around
him.
Jackie tells Cruz last night was a mistake., but that’s not how he feels.
Prentiss dismisses Anthony, a young black boy, as a drug seeker, but
Jackie orders a few tests.
When she checks on Louie, he frees himself of
his restraints and pushes Jackie over.
The commotion triggers a
reaction in Anthony, which Prentiss recognizes as PTSD.
Jackie arrives
at Cruz’s apartment and gives him a final kiss goodbye. Later, she share a first-time kiss with Frank.
Written By: Abe Sylvia
Directed By: Seith Mann
It is really nice to see Jackie (Edie Falco) smiling. Times have been pretty grim. Fingers crossed for her and the cop. (Cr: Showtime)
Why is Cruz back? To see last night's bed partner (Jackie), perhaps?
Episode 307 - Game Of Thrones - Will Tyrion and Sansa Wed?...
Game Of Thrones - Episode 3.08 - 'Second Sons': Dany meets the Titan’s Bastard. (Cr: HBO)
Game Of Thrones Season 3: Episode #8 Preview (VIDEO)
(Cr: HBO)
And if Tyrion and Sansa wed, will Tyrion be able to stand up to say his vows?
Will Arya smash The Hound'
s skull in, in an offering to her god--Death? (below)
(Cr: HBO)
Game Of Thrones - Episode 3.08 - 'Second Sons' Episode Description:
King’s Landing hosts a wedding, and Tyrion and Sansa spend the night together. Dany meets the Titan’s Bastard. Davos demands proof from Melisandre. Sam and Gilly meet an older gentleman.
(Written by David Benioff & D. B. Weiss; directed by Michelle MacLaren.) (Cr: HBO)
After the jump: More screencaps and extras from Game Of Thrones episode 307 and 308!
Game of Thrones Season 3: Recap #7 (VIDEO)
Game of Thrones Season 3: Inside the Episode #7 (VIDEO)
Jackie continues to be pulled in opposite directions of the emotional spectrum. On the one hand, a nice, stable, funny guy is interested in her and they have begun to date. At the same time, Jackie's eldest daughter Grace, is acting out; she's lying and dating an age-inappropriate guy and in general, has a surly attitude. Even little Fiona is misbehaving enough that her school master has a conference with Jackie and Kevin. Then there's the issue of custody with Kevin and most profoundly, Jackie's tenuous sobriety. How much pressure can Jackie handle as she navigates her first year sober--without any kind of outside support? It's a question that will remain open until there's an answer.
Jackie starts her day telling Grace she’s not allowed to go to a school dance with her boyfriend. Jackie is nervous about her date with Frank later that night. Zoey and Thor decide they’ll help her get ready.
Merritt Wever, Edie Falco and Stephen Wallem in Nurse Jackie (Cr: Showtime)
A dancer comes in with a hurt knee. Prentiss diagnoses it as a sprain and discharges him but Akalitus and Coop catch his spiral fracture just as he’s about to leave.
Anna Deavere Smith, Peter Facinelli and Morris Chestnut in Nurse Jackie
Prentiss and Zoey work in perfect harmony on a pregnant gunshot victim who collapses in the waiting room. Later that night, Jackie and Frank skip the fancy restaurant in favor of a pub. It’s a great date with a good guy. All is going well until Jackie’s phone rings: It’s Mike Cruz, urging her to lose the date.
Bobby Cannavale and Edie Falco in Nurse Jackie (Cr: Showtime)
She follows Cruz to his apartment and he confronts her about calling Charlie’s phone. He falls apart talking about Charlie. A moment of shared grief turns into connection and need and they have sex.
Still of Edie Falco and Ruby Jerins in Nurse Jackie (Cr: Showtime)
At the same time, Grace and her friends sneak out to the dance and a surprise police raid separates Grace from Danny and all of her friends. Alone on the streets of New York, Grace frantically tries calling Jackie but all of her calls go to voicemail. Back at Cruz’s apartment, Jackie notices her missed calls and rushes out to pick up Grace.
Written By: Cindy Caponera
Directed By: Randall Einhorn (Credit: Showtime)
NURSE JACKIE
Nurse Jackie 'The Whole Team' Sneak Peek (VIDEO)
Zoey and Thor help Jackie get ready for her big date.
Nurse Jackie 'Going On A Date'Sneak Peek (VIDEO)
Zoey discovers that Jackie is going on a date with Frank.
Nurse Jackie Season 5: Next on Episode 5 (VIDEO)
Jackie is nervous about her date with Frank. Mike Cruz calls Jackie.
Is There Any Way Back For Deb From Cop To Killer or Has Dexter Destroyed His Sister?
Jennifer Carpenter as Deb and Michael C. Hall as Dexter in 'Dexter' Season 8 (Cr: Showtime)
The cast and crew of Dexter discuss Debra's progression from cop to killer.
The first time we met Dexter's Debra Morgan (Jennifer Carpenter) on the job, she was on the street--literally. She was so far down the rung of the cop hierarchy that she worked undercover as a prostitute and knew all the working girls on a first-name basis.
As time moved forward, so did Debra, until the day she achieved her dream of becoming a detective. Deb was very good at what she did and probably would have remained working as a detective for the foreseeable future. But Deb's future became something that never, in her darkest dreams, could she have imagined. Because her boss, the hyper-ambitious, unethical Maria LaGuerta used her as a pawn, Debra was thrust into the role of Lieutenant of Miami Metro, a job she neither desired nor was in any way prepared for.
Deb however, was determined to make the best of it and she was managing OK until her world fell apart when she literally walked into a crime scene--that of her beloved brother Dexter (Michael C. Hall), stabbing his latest prey right in the heart.
In shock and disbelief, Deb agreed to allow Dexter to cover up the crime but she insisted he stop killing altogether. Dexter, for his sister's sake, tried to resist his urges, but in the end he went back to killing, which became an insurmountable problem for Debra.
LaGuerta again forced her way into the picture, only this time she was in pursuit of Dexter who she believed was the Bay Harbor Butcher instead of the deceased Sgt. Doakes. Ultimately, in a container in a shipping yard, Debra had to make the choice between sparing Dexter and effectively condemning her brother to death for his crimes or killing Dexter, which she found impossible to do.
As we open up Dexter's final season, six months have passed since the moment that Deb changed from a cop to a killer. As Dexter laments in this Deb-centric video, he has destroyed his sister.
Where can the two possibly go from here? Might Deb embrace a dark side of her own--and what form would that take? Meanwhile, how is Dexter to help Deb when he's still indulging his darkest side and she cannot bear the sight of him? It's gonna be very interesting to see where season 8 takes them--and us!
Nurse Jackie Season 5: Next on Episode 4 (VIDEO) & Good Doc, Bad Doc Cast Interviews!
Edie Falco as Jackie and Adam Ferrara as Frank in Nurse Jackie Episode 5.04 "Lost Girls" (Cr: Showtime)
Looking at the screencaps (above) from the Nurse Jackie promo for episode 5.04 "Lost Girls,' one thing in particular stands out. Other than when she's directly interacting with her girls or with BFF Dr. O'Hara, we never see Jackie look this happy. It's a completely different Nurse Jackie because unlike the forced smiles when she was abusing painkillers, this is a real 'whole face' smile. It's very attractive, don't you think?
However, real life has a way of breaking in and smiles fade soon enough. In this episode, Jackie must deal with both her girls acting out. It may be due to the discord that the separation and custody fight caused or in Grace's case, it may just be the terrible teens. Jackie also must deal with the still obviously smitten, Eddie. They have to work together and Jackie stills cares for him so she comes up with a simple way to make sure they are on the same "page". It's a really nice scene and there's a sense of an end--finally--to the air of hostility between them.
We are still getting to know the seemingly inept, iPhone-addicted Dr. Roman. She's a master manipulator of men and she is quite successful, especially concerning Coop (shocking, I know).
Akalitus's memory issues make have put a patient with a secret at great risk, not to mention All Saint's, but could it be possible that we've underestimated her? Tune in for all this and much more!
NURSE JACKIE 504 – “Lost Girls”Episode Details
An agitated and heavily medicated Jane Doe is brought into the ER. Jackie and Kevin are called into Fiona’s school because she’s been acting out in class. Jackie catches Grace sneaking around the city to see her much older boyfriend. When Jackie gets back to the hospital, she learns that Akalitus lost Jane Doe just as her concerned husband shows up at the hospital. Akalitus tells Jackie that the “concerned” husband has been drugging Jane Doe and she’s helping her get to a safe house. When Prentiss finds out, the nurses unite to take the blame, but he surprises them all by saying if this happens again they should come to him.
Written By: Michael Davidoff & Bill Rosenthal
Directed By: Romeo Tirone
'A mysterious woman comes to work with Miami Metro, offering first-hand information on Dexter’s past.'
Part of the Dexter season 8 cast (Cr: Showtime)
We are rapidly approaching the season 8 premiere of Dexter, which will also bring us the series' conclusion. Since this is such a crucial part of the entire series, I'm laying out now how I will share information about Dexter episodes before they air.
In writing about Dexter I've done my best to separate true spoilers from the 'in-case-you-are-behind-on-your-viewing 'spoilers.' Forever A Fangirl's policy is, if the episode has been broadcast or in some way made legally available for the public to view, then anything said about it is not a spoiler.
Put simply, spoilers happen before the episode is broadcast. Just the same, since there's just not enough room to explain the nuances of a sorta-spoiler, a small spoiler and a SPOILER in my blog post titles, I'm using the word 'spoiler' whenever I have intel on an episode or character or story arc that has not aired.
That said, any inside information that I may have picked up prior to a Dexter epsiode being broadcast I will share--up to a point. Otherwise, why bother watching? Perhaps 'tease' is a better word, as if you are determined enough you may glean from the tease enough info to put two and two together. OK? Okay.
Showtime issued a press release today which you can scroll down to read. Though it is cool to know that the story picks up six months after Deb murdered Maria Laguerta, I'm going to hone in on the enticing mention of this character:
'a mysterious woman comes to work with Miami Metro, offering first-hand information on Dexter’s past.'
Previously, Showtime described her thusly: "a neuro-psychiatrist who specializes in working with young psychopaths and profiling criminals in unorthodox ways" (my italics).
British acting veteran Charlotte Rampling is joining Dexter (I believe her part is considered 'recurring') as Dr. Evelyn Vogel. Here she is pictured at work:
Charlotte Rampling as Dr. Evelyn Vogel on Dexter Season 8 (Cr: Showtime)
I don't know about you, but I'd say what Dr. Vogel is doing in this screenshot is pretty 'unorthodox'.
Can't wait to find out how she impacts Dexter's life!
Dexter - Season 8 - Press Release
Dexter (Season 8 – FINAL SEASON)
1 hour, 12 episodes
Premieres: Sunday, June 30th at 9pm (ET/PT)
Dexter stars Michael C. Hall in his Golden Globe and SAG Award-winning role as Dexter Morgan, a complicated and conflicted blood-spatter expert for the Miami police department. Season eight begins six months after LaGuerta’s murder – and Dexter is still managing life as a dad, brother, and serial killer.
As Deb (series star Jennifer Carpenter) struggles to deal with the consequences of her actions, a mysterious woman comes to work with Miami Metro, offering first-hand information on Dexter’s past.
The series also stars Desmond Harrington, C.S. Lee, Aimee Garcia, David Zayas, Geoff Pierson and James Remar.
DEXTER is tied as the No. 1 rated series on SHOWTIME along with Homeland, watched by 6.2 million weekly viewers across platforms in its seventh season, its highest-rated yet. The season seven finale attracted 7.24 million viewers in the finale week, the series highest total week ever.
Produced by SHOWTIME, DEXTER is executive produced by John Goldwyn, Sara Colleton, Scott Buck, Manny Coto, Tim Schlattmann, Wendy West, Jace Richdale and Michael C. Hall.
With over 13 million fans on Facebook and 440,000 followers on Twitter, DEXTER has one of the largest and most engaged fan communities among any television series. The series consistently ranks at the top of the iTunes charts, and is a leader in the "Social TV" space.
Dexter Season 8: In Production with David Zayas (VIDEO)
(Credit: Showtime)
Showtime has been busy piling on the season 8 Dexter videos--not that anyone is complaining!
If you keep a close eye out, there are several semi-spoiler-y images that you can check out. I screencapped them all so you can do your own sleuthing but from the top we have:
David Zayas, who plays Batista, appears to have taken Deb's place as per his stance at the podium in the staff meeting room. That then means that Deb has stepped down as Lieutenant and from the looks of this sneak peek she's gone down a couple of rungs to doing undercover work.
Speaking of police work, in the 'Dexter Season 8: In Production with David Zayas' clip, after he introduces his son who is his stand-in, we can see part of the whiteboard where the details of the current crime investigation are laid out. We have a serial killer whose crimes have been dubbed the "Surgeon Murders." We also have serveral shots which illustrate some of the Surgeon's work like this one, which, bonus! includes Charlotte Rampling:
Charlotte Rampling in her recurring role in Dexter season 8 (Credit: Showtime)
In the Killer or Innocent Victim Dexter Clip, Dexter frets about what he has done to Debra's psyche. After spending much of his life protecting her, he may now have destroyed her. Jennifer Carpenter, who plays Debra, does a particularly great job of expressing a wide range of emotions in the clip, which is one of the reasons we love her so.
The Behind A Mask Dexter Clip again has Michael C. Hall, who plays Dexter, doing the voice-over. He's fretting again, this time about how his mask is slipping evermore and he's certain that his time of remaining the anonymous vigilante is coming to an end.
Killer or Innocent Victim (Dexter Spot)
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Behind a Mask (Dexter Spot)
Don't miss the season premiere of Dexter June 30th at 9PM ET/PT.
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More Dexter Season 8: In Production with David Zayas VIDEO Screencaps after the jump!
More Behind-the-Scenes Footage from True Blood Season 6!
Eric Northman (Alexander Skarsgård) Cr: HBO
Waiting sucks but Season 6 of True Blood premieres Sunday, June 16 at 9pm only on HBO.
True Blood
returns in June, and HBO has released the third of multiple “Waiting
Sucks” videos that give us a behind-the-scenes look at the new season.
This short scene involves the interrogation by Eric Northman (Alexander Skarsgård) of Willa Burrell (Amelia Rose Blaire) the daughter of anti-vampire Louisiana Governor Creighton Burrell (Arliss Howard). Willa tells Eric
of vampire abductions and torture. The governor's daughter has been described as being sympathetic to the vampire cause so Eric is probably just showing off when he 'drops fang'. Or not.
Alexander Skarsgård and Amelia Rose Blaire in a scene from True Blood Season 6 (Credit:HBO)
Nurse Jackie Season 5: Next on Episode 3 (VIDEO) Spoilers
Edie Falco is Nurse Jackie - Sunday nights on Showtime
Unsurprisingly, Edie Falco as Nurse Jackie has created a character every bit as memorable (and in some ways, more so) as she did previously on the premium cable mega-hit on the "not television" channel a few years ago.
Without hesitation, I can say that season 5 of Nurse Jackie is the most satisfying yet. It is not that the prior seasons were of a lower caliber--far from it--but this season feels really fresh--the tone has changed.
Despite Jackie working on her first year of sobriety, she is nowhere near 'done' getting sober. Her life is a mess--she's in the middle of a divorce and custody battle--with a pre-teen and a teenage daughter. Work at the hospital certainly isn't any less stressful, especially with the new intern (Betty Gilpin) who 'scares (Jackie) to death every time she gets near a patient." There's a (gorgeous) new chief (Morris Chestnut) to contend with as well, though Jackie seems to do so with elan. However, Gloria (Anna Deavere Smith) who has barely regained her administrative position after being demoted to nurse, is acting strangely forgetful and the new chief is quickly losing patience with her,
And now in episode 3, Jackie meets her future. Maybe.
Nurse Jackie Season 5: Episode 3 Promo - Carrie writes Jackie a prescription for Oxy, unaware she's an addict.
A Quote From The Next Episode of NURSE JACKIE:
Quote from Nurse Jackie episode 5.03 'Smile'
Nurse Jackie Season 5: Episode 3 Clip -' Together Again' Sneak Peek (VIDEO)
Kevin questions Jackie's sobriety after they get into a car accident.
Edie Falco and Peter Facinelli in Nurse Jackie Episode 5.03 (Cr: Showtime)
(Above) Nurse Jackie explains to Coop that he needs to work on his 'boob-grabbing Tourette's' problem.
NURSE JACKIE Episode 503 Details– “Smile”
Jackie and Kevin are back in mediation, signing papers for joint custody. After the meeting, Jackie rear ends Kevin and wakes up as a patient in her own ER. Kevin accuses her of using. Coop begins covering for Carrie and taking on a lot more work and more sparks fly. When Carrie checks on Jackie she writes her a script for Oxy, not knowing she’s an addict. Officer Frank Verelli comes to get Jackie’s statement. Jackie and Eddie argue over the terms of their relationship. Jackie takes Frank up on his offer and they go out for coffee. Frank takes her home in his cop car and asks her out on another date.
Written By: Liz Flahive
Directed By: Randall Einhorn
Frank (Adam Ferrera) meets Jackie (Edie Falco) (Cr: Showtime)
Behind-the-scenes VIDEO of the filming of TRUE BLOOD season 6, episode 6: Yes, it's very meta.
'She's a wolf, she's staying.' Joe Manganiello as 'Alcide' in True Blood episode 6.06 (Credit: HBO)
True Blood Season 6 SPOILER Alert!
At the end of True Blood season 5, Ex.-Rev. Steve Newlin (Steve McMillian) was keeping Luna's (Janina Gavankar) daughter Emma as a pet, while Luna and Sam (Sam Trammell) were captive in vampire HQ. All hell was breaking out everywhere, inside and out of the HQ, so the ex-Rev. was enlisted to encourage his flock to chill via satellite televised signal.
Off-screen, Sam and Luna incapacitated Newlin and Luna did the very-bad-for-you, potentially lethal, shape-shift into a real person (become their twin) which, did I mention, was sometimes lethal, as it was for Sam's lil bro, Tommy?
Last we see of Sam and Luna, she has passed out (or died) from the effort of faking being Steve Newlin for the TV audience whilst all hell was breaking loose in vampire HQ on account of Lilith, now "Billith'.
Based on the fact that Alcide (Joe Manganiello) and his number 2 as well as grandma 'Martha' (Dale Dickey, see caps), are caring for little Emma, it would seem that Luna did not survive the season 5 finale.
True Blood Season 6: "Alcide" Waiting SucksVIDEO/ Screencaps
Published on Apr 24, 2013
Waiting sucks but Season 6 of True Blood premieres Sunday, June 16 at 9pm only on HBO.
For more on True Blood, go to http://itsh.bo/HAObVp or jump in on the
Waiting Sucks - True Blood - Season 6: "Jason" VIDEO Tease/Screencaps
True Blood season 6 - Lucy Griffiths as Nora Gainesborough and Ryan Kwanten as Jason Stackhouse (Cr: HBO)
Waiting sucks but Season 6 of True Blood premieres Sunday, June 16 at 9pm only on HBO. For more on True Blood, go to http://itsh.bo/HAObVp or jump in on the Twitter conversations http://twitter.com/truebloodhbo #trueblood.
Stephen Moyer (Bill Compton) directs an episode of True Blood season 6 (Credit: HBO)
You may recognize the guy at top in the director's chair. That is Stephen Moyer, who co-stars on True Blood as vampire Bill Compton. Last we saw him was at the end of season 5 after he bought the hype about the ancient vampire 'Lilith', drank her blood, and went down the rabbit hole. Bill was at vampire central command, blood-encrusted, naked, and really, really angry and it appears that he's about to wreak the ultimate havoc--burn the place to the ground.
It would seem then that Sookie (Anna Paquin), who was at vamp HQ with Eric and 'Billith' when last we saw her, must have escaped to be able to confront Jason as he's about to put a wooden bullet through Eric's sister, Nora Gainesborough (Lucy Griffiths).
Jason (Ryan Kwanten) is still clad as he was when he and others infiltrated Vamp HQ. and others, humans,vampires and shifters, he was with have not yet had their "Waiting Sucks' teases yet. But, as we get closer to the June 16 premiere date of True Blood on HBO we should be able to put more pieces together beyond one of the first to be looked at: How much time has elapsed since the last scene of season 5?
From the shots we've seen thus far of the True Blood season 6 cast, we are picking up right where we left off.
If you're gonna put a bullet through Eric's sister's chest, it's going through me first. - Sookie to Jason in re: Nora
True Blood season 6 - Lucy Griffiths as Nora, Anna Paquin as Sookie Stackhouse and Ryan Kwanten as Jason Stackhouse (Cr: HBO)
More 'True Blood' - Season 6 Waiting Sucks: 'Jason' (VIDEO) Screencaps after the jump!
I'm going to bet that the idea of Tyrion (Peter Dinklage) marrying Sansa Stark (Sophie Turner) to both 'do something' with the girl, and to keep her close as the war of the kingdoms continues, was Cersei's. She looks way too pleased with herself. If that is what is happening in the sequence of shots above. I'm going strictly on Tyrion's facial expressions and a single snip of dialogue that may or may not be from this scene (can't tell).
“Kissed by Fire”
Debut: SUNDAY, APRIL 28 (9:00-10:00 p.m.)
The Hound (Rory McCann) is judged by the gods; Jaime (Nikolaj Coster-Waldau) is judged by men.
Jon (Kit Harington) proves himself; Robb (Richard Madden) is betrayed.
Tyrion (Peter Dinklage) learns the cost of weddings.
Written for television by Bryan Cogman; directed by Alex Graves.
Update! Full sequence screencaps from Dexter the Final Season (Scroll below)
Extended Deb & Dex Scene Shows How Far Apart They Are Now
Dexter - Final Season begins June 30 on Showtime (Cr: Showtime)
First Season 8 Extended Scene (VIDEO) below:
Dexter (Michael C. Hall), only weeks after Deb (Jennifer Carpenter) murdered LaGuerta to prevent her from turning him in, seems completely oblivious to the tumult that Deb is experiencing.
Dexter Season 8 - Miami Metro's best? (Credit: Showtime-access-tumblr-com)
She wasn't handling knowing that Dexter was a serial killer all that well and now, because of her love for her brother she's allowed him to draw her in to his murderous ways--and Debra hates both Dexter and herself but above all, herself for turning into a despicable creature that she does not recognize as the old Debra, who will not ever be able to look at herself in the mirror and just see "Deb," ever again.
Has the murder of Maria LaGuerta by Deb on Dexter's behalf at the end of season 7 started Deb on the path to a place she won't be able to come back from?
To thank you for your love and support over the last seven years, we wanted you, the fans, to be the first to see an exclusive sneak peek at the eighth and final season of DEXTER!
'Dexter' June 30th at 9pm ET/PT on Showtime.
Learn more at http://www.sho.com/dexter
We can confirm that the upcoming eighth season of our groundbreaking series DEXTER® will be its final one. Today’s announcement coincides with the release of an exclusive tease from the premiere of the series’ eighth and final season, which debuts on Sunday June 30th at 9 p.m. ET/PT . The series premiered on October 1, 2006 and has grown its loyal audience every season since its debut. DEXTER was the recipient of the prestigious Peabody Award, as well as 25 Emmy and 10 Golden Globe Award nominations, and was twice named one of AFI’s top ten television series.
“When it debuted in 2006, DEXTER redefined the genre, by taking the anti-hero to new heights and pushing the boundaries of the television landscape,” said Matthew C. Blank, Chairman and CEO, Showtime Networks Inc. “DEXTER paved the way for the next generation of award-winning hit SHOWTIME series, and its cultural impact will be felt for years to come.”
“DEXTER is a landmark franchise for our network, and we cannot wait to unveil the conclusion of this series, as we know it, to the millions of passionate fans who have supported the show season after season,” said David Nevins, President of Entertainment, Showtime Networks Inc. “We’d like to thank Michael, Jennifer, and DEXTER ‘s indomitable cast, executive producers, writers and crew for eight incredible seasons.”
The exclusive tease from DEXTER ‘s eighth and final season premiere gives fans a sneak peek into the mindset of Dexter and Debra Morgan after LaGuerta’s death in season seven.
To watch the clip, go to: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dy6u5rXqN5o.
DEXTER stars Michael C. Hall in his Golden Globe and SAG Award-winning role as Dexter Morgan, a complicated and conflicted blood-spatter expert for the Miami police department. Season eight begins six months after LaGuerta’s murder – and Dexter is still managing life as a dad, brother, and serial killer. As Deb (series star Jennifer Carpenter) struggles to deal with the consequences of her actions, a mysterious woman comes to work with Miami Metro, offering first-hand information on Dexter’s past. The series also stars Desmond Harrington, C.S. Lee, Aimee Garcia, David Zayas, Geoff Pierson and James Remar.
Update! BOOK READERS "Game of Thrones" Season 3 Episode 3 Review "Walk of Punishment" (VIDEO)"Game of Thrones" Episode 3.03 "Walk of Punishment" Review (VIDEO)
POTENTIAL SPOILERS LIE AHEAD IF YOU HAVEN'T READ BOOK 3. SKIP FROM 3:50 TO 4:24 IF YOU DON'T WANT TO HEAR SPOILERS. Simone Boyce is back with her rousing recaps of HBO's third season of "Game of Thrones." What storylines did you like the most in "Walk of Punishment?
Game Of Thrones Season 3: Episode #4 Preview (VIDEO)
“And Now His Watch Is Ended”
Game of Thrones Episode #24: Debut: SUNDAY, APRIL 21 (9:00-10:00 p.m.)
'Game Of Thrones' Season 3: Episode #4 Lena Headey as Queen Cersei Lannister and Dame Diana Rigg as Olenna Tyrell
Love this shot of these two ladies (above), whose scenes together are just going to get-ever-more-intense.
If this scenes is what I think it is, the episode title is referring to James Cosmos' character Jeor Mormont = 'The Old Bear.'.SPOILER: IIRC, he goes out with dignity--but possibly not some of his own men.
Game of Thrones screenshots GOT episode 3.4
From top: Jack Gleeson, Natalie Dormer, Charles Dance, Lena Headey, Dame Diana Rigg - Game Of Thrones - Season 3 (Credit: HBO)
Queen Cersei (Lena Headey) knows when she's facee-to-face with a formidable woman. In the case of the Tyrells, powerful women plural.
Game of Thrones Episode #24: “And Now His Watch Is Ended”
Debut: SUNDAY, APRIL 21 (9:00-10:00 p.m.)
The Night’s Watch takes stock. Varys (Conleth Hill) meets his better. Arya is taken to the commander of the Brotherhood. Daenerys exchanges a chain for a whip.
Written for television by David Benioff & D.B. Weiss; directed by Alex Graves.
Dexter and Ray Donovan Promo (VIDEO)
- New scenes.
Michael C. Hall as "Dexter" & Jennifer Carpenter as "Debra Morgan' on Dexter in June 2013 (Credit: Showtime)
Since Dexter has been murdering people for 20 years, he's able to glide smothly past Maria LaGuerta's death by Deb's bullet (after Deb was forced by Maria-- to chose betweem Maria and Dexter).
Deb, never the picture of emotionally stability, has something to process or 'live with' for the rest of her life and she must reconcile herself with it, fully which the latest season 8 shots seem to imply that she's not as indicated on a recent DEXTER post on this blog.
Dexter has fallen from revered older brother to sociopath older bro with whom and because of whom, Debra has jeopardized her career/her life.
Michael C. Hall as "Dexter" in Dexter - New seasonJune 30 2013 (Credit: Showtime)
For more in the meantime, be sure to visit the official "Dexter" page on Showtime, "like" "Dexter" on Facebook, and follow "Dexter" on Twitter.
Ray Donovan Promo (VIDEO)
- New scenes - after the jump:
I've watched the first five episodes of the new season of Nurse Jackie after having watched since it premiered 4 years ago. I am so very pleased with it and I think you will be, too.
At it's core, the show is about a head nurse who outwardly, has it all together--she's extremely competant, a leader, instills confidence in others--then it spins out of control due to her drug addiction. By this season's opener, Nurse Jackie has gone to rehab, completing eight of the steps, and has been sober for about 9 months, give or take. But she insists on staying sober by playing by her own rules which makes for a razor thin line for Jackie to walk while staying on top of her 70-hour a week job, going through the wrenching emotional mechanics of a divorce/deciding who gets the girls. Could their be room for romance, too? That would be a first--but then, so is her sobriety so don't miss what will be the best ever season of Nurse Jackie.
Nurse Jackie : Season 5: Episode 1 Clip - 'Mother of the Year' (VIDEO)
NEW Footage! Game Of Thrones Critics Trailer #2 (VIDEO)
Gwendoline Christie as Brienne of Tarth and Nikolaj Coster-Waldau as Jaime Lannister in Game Of Thrones (Cr: HBO)
See what happened on the season 3 premiere episode of "Game of Thrones." And remember to catch new episodes every Sunday night at 9pm only on HBO. For more on Game of Thrones, go to http://itsh.bo/HpR8b1.
This is a unique recap, not just of the happenings in Game Of Thrones episode 301 but additional scenes that tie Arya, Jaime and Brienne's season 2 story to the what I'm guessing will be in episode #2--and it's close-captioned!
I really missed having any scenes in the Game Of Thrones premiere episode featuring Arya especially, as she is the most compelling character in one of the most-heartbreaking situations. She quite literally has no one fending for her--she's the leader of her little pack of 'runaways' and will continue to be, through fierce circumstances that would be daunting even for an adult, never mind a girl of perhaps twelve or thirteen.
Tom Wlaschiha as Jaqen H'ghar and Maisie Williams as Arya in Game Of Thrones (Cr: HBO)
Here is a second Game Of Thrones critic's trailer from HBO.
Some new footage is mixed in with previously seen clips.
Emmy Rossum and Harry Hamlin in the season 3 finale of Shameless (Cr: Showtime)
Shameless 3.12 "Survival of the Fittest" Promo VIDEO (Season Finale) - Details
Lip is graduating from high school, so Fiona and the family prepare a surprise party for him. Frank wins a bet and uses the winnings to take Lip out for lobster and some quality father/son time.
Jeremy White and William H. Macy in the season 3 finale of Shameless (Cr: Showtime)
*Question: I was wondering if you had any scoops as we head into Sunday’s finale of the Showtime series, Shameless?
Ausiello: Although the penultimate episode strongly implied that Jimmy was about to sail away to his death, Emmy Rossum tells TVLine that his ultimate fate remains a mystery — even to her.
”They shot a bunch of different things [in the finale] in terms of Jimmy, and they’re not telling us what they’re airing,” she says. “So I’m not really sure how the season ends, to be honest.”
Meanwhile, Rossum says we should also be “worried about Frank, because we’re going to see him take the biggest toll in the finale.”
Season 6 Californication Finale - Can Hank chose and if he does, will it be too late?
CALIFORNICATION Season Finale – 612 – “I’ll Lay My Monsters Down” Promo (VIDEO)
I'll give you half a spoiler, Hank does chose but as in life, you can't always get what you want--though Hank may get what he needs. We'll just have to wait for season 7 to find out!
Hank (DAVID DUCHOVNY) and Karen (NATASCHA MCELHONE) in 'Californication' Episode 6.12 'I'll Lay My Monsters Down' (Season Finale)
Californication 6.12 'I'll Lay My Monsters Down' (Season Finale) Details:
Hank (DAVID DUCHOVNY) makes a big decision about his future, which
affects his future with Faith (MAGGIE GRACE). Charlie (EVAN HANDLER) and
Marcy (PAMELA ADLON) also make a decision. Troops must be rallied to
ensure Atticus (TIM MINCHIN) makes it to The Greek Theatre for his
co-headlining gig with MARILYN MANSON. A call from Becca (MADELEINE
MARTIN) and a visit from a dearly departed friend set Hank in motion.
Written by: Tom Kapinos
Directed by: Stephen Hopkins
Guest Stars: Maggie Grace, Marilyn Manson Steve Jones, Callum Keith Rennie And Tim Minchin
Co-Stars: Camden Gray, Band Musicians Tree Adams, Rani Sharone, Nikki Leonti
Californication : Season 6: Episode 12 Clip - 'Be With Me' VIDEO
Vows are made at Atticus's concert.
Californication : Season 6: Episode 12 Clip - 'Internal Dilemma' VIDEO
Game of Thrones Episode 301 Recap (VIDEO) GIFS and Screencaps!
Above: Ciarán Hinds as Mance Rayder, Mackenzie Crook as Orell, and Kit Harington as Jon Snow in Game Of Thrones Episode 302 - Dark Wings, Dark Words (Credit: HBO)
One of the most gorgeously set locations on the Game of Thrones, Iceland, is standing in for the fantastic land Beyond The Wall. Many fans are 'shipping the Ygritte (Rose Leslie) and Jon Snow (Kit Harington) relationship in hopes that it will burn as brightly as Ygritte's flaming locks. Offscreen, the two actors share a warm friendship which seems to translate quite nicely onto the small screen.
Episode #22: “Dark Wings, Dark Words”
Debut: SUNDAY, APRIL 7 (9:00-10:00 p.m. ET/PT)
Sansa (Sophie Turner) says too much. Shae (Sibel Kekilli) asks Tyrion
(Peter Dinklage) for a favor. Jaime (Nikolaj Coster-Waldau) finds a way
to pass the time. Arya (Maisie Williams) runs into the Brotherhood
Without Banners.
Written for television by Vanessa Taylor; directed by Daniel Minahan.
True Blood - Season 6 - HBO Announces Premiere Date
Alexander Skarsgård, Anna Paquin & Stephen Moyer star in True Blood Season 6 (Cr: HBO)
The ten-episode season of
TRUE BLOOD kicks off SUNDAY, JUNE 16 at (9:00-10:00 p.m. ET/PT). Based
on the popular Sookie Stackhouse books by Charlaine Harris, this
Emmy®-nominated hit drama series was created by Alan Ball, creator of
HBO’s Emmy®-winning series “Six Feet Under.” The show follows waitress
and part-faerie Sookie Stackhouse (Anna Paquin), who can hear people’s
thoughts, vampire Bill Compton (Stephen Moyer) and vampire Eric Northman
(Alexander Skarsgård).
It was announced previously that True Blood would be scaled back to 10 episodes in season 6 due to the show's stars, husband and wife Stephen Moyer and Anna Paquin expanding their household when Paquin gave birth late last summer--and according to Alan Ball, 'economics'.
Given that if renewed, True Blood will be going into it's 7th season in 2014, it may be more financially feasible for HBO to keep the show (like the mega-fantasy hit Game Of Thrones) to just ten episodes per season.
Giving us a broad hint that True Blood has not lost it's sense of humour, Alexander Skarsgård as Eric Northman appears to be in civilain clothes--a couple sizes too small for him. (Cr: HBO)
TRUE BLOOD Casting Update - Season 6 - Karolina Wydra to Recur
Spending a year married to Gregory House can turn a woman into a real bloodsucker.
Case in point: Karolina Wydra — who played Dominika, the convenient
bride of Hugh Laurie’s titular doc on Fox’s House — is joining True
Blood‘s sixth season as a badass vampire, TVLine has learned
exclusively.
Wydra’s recurring character, Violet, is described as a strong, sexy,
possibly dangerous vamp on par with the Eric Northmans and Bill Comptons
of the world.
Hard to be optimistic about Fiona (Emmy Rossum) and Jimmy's (Justin Chatwin) chances for reconciliation any time before season 4 as this penultimate Sneak Peek VIDEO 3 illustrates pretty profoundly.
I used to wish for them to have a happily ever-after, but truly, Jimmy/Steve is not a good guy.
Throughout season 3 he played the role of devoted partner to Fiona (at least when he wasn't boning his wife, Estefania) and stand-in dad to the Gallagher brood but ultimately, he is a thief, a liar and a cheat. Fiona, despite her horrible upbringing and grim life is a better person than he is. She deserves better so I'm rooting for this relationship to go down in flames.
Steve Howey as Kevin in Shameless Episode 3.11 (Cr: Showtime)
Shameless : Season 3: Episode 11 VIDEO Clip - 'Crazy'
Lip seeks advice from Kevin.
Almost any scene with Steve Howey as 'Kevin' is chuckle-worthy but this one is LOL- funny. His facial expressions are priceless. Great scene!
William H. Macy as Frank Gallagher in Shameless episode 3.11 (Cr: Showtime)
Shameless : Season 3: Episode 11 VIDEO Clip - 'Law of Bodily Fluids'
Sneak Peek VIDEOS - Teases - Promo PHOTOS for 'Californication' – Episode 6.11 - 'The Abby'
David Duchovny as Hank Moody and Natasha McElhone as Karen in Californicaton Episode 6.11 "The Abby" (Cr: Showtime)
The moment some of us have been waiting for: "xxxxx" and "xxxxxxx" reunite!
Hank (DAVID DUCHOVNY) and Faith (MAGGIE GRACE) join forces to track
down Atticus (TIM MINCHIN). Surprisingly, Becca (MADELEINE MARTIN) is
the only person who can really help. Marcy’s (PAMELA ADLON) lunch date with
Ophelia (MAGGIE WHEELER) leaves her a little tied up. Charlie’s (EVAN
HANDLER) response to a curious message reveals the true feelings between
the two exes. Karen (NATASCHA MCELHONE) has a revelation about Becca.
Written by: Tom Kapinos
Directed by: Michael Weaver
Tim Minchin, David Duchovny, Madeleine Martin and Maggie Grace in Californication episode 6.11 (Cr: Showtime)
Guest Stars: Maggie Grace, Jason Beghe, Patrick Fischler, Dustin Ybarra, Angela Trimbur, Maggie Wheeler And Tim Minchin
Co-Star: Marcus Folmar
Hank and Faith visit Atticus at Happy Endings.
Californication : Season 6: Episode 11 Sneak Peek Clip - 'The Space Between My Thoughts'
Below: Promo PHOTOS Californication : Season 6: Episode 11
Californication : Season 6: Episode 11 VIDEO Clip - 'I'm Done Lying'
Charlie pays a visit to Ophelia's home after gettting a one-word text message message from Marcy.
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After the jump - the Promo VIDEO for the penultimate episode of Season 6 'Californication' – 'The Abby'
Atticus (TIM MINCHIN) throws a party. Faith (MAGGIE GRACE) provides
the girls, The Dealer (JORGE GARCIA) provides the recreation, and Hank’s
(DAVID DUCHOVNY) old friend provides the entertainment. Hank gets a
taste of his own medicine with Karen (NATASCHA MCELHONE). Atticus tries
to recreate rock ‘n roll folklore with one of his biggest fans, while
Charlie (EVAN HANDLER) reunites with The Widow (ALANNA UBACH).
Written by: Tom Kapinos
Directed by: Adam Bernstein
Guest Stars: Maggie Grace, Stephen Tobolowsky, Alanna Ubach Sarah
Wynter, Jorge Garcia, Steve Jones, Meghan Falcone And Tim Minchin
Eddie Needs My Help
Hank gets a taste of his own medicine with Karen.
Karen (NATASCHA MCELHONE) and Rob Lowe in Californication Episode 609 "Mad Dogs & Englishmen' (CR: Showtime)
Maggie Wheeler (Ophelia Robins) & Pamela Adlon (Marcy) in CALIFORNICATION – 608 – “Everybody’s a Fucking Critic” (Cr: Showtime)
CALIFORNICATION – 608 – “Everybody’s a Fucking Critic”
The reviews are in for the first draft of A Crazy Little Thing Called
Love: The Musical. Hank (DAVID DUCHOVNY) looks for inspiration from
Faith (MAGGIE GRACE) to help get him to the next level. Hank’s
constructive criticism leads Becca (MADELEINE MARTIN) contemplating
alternate careers. Charlie (EVAN HANDLER) and Stu (STEPHEN TOBOLOWSKY)
join forces to win back Marcy (PAMELA ADLON), but first, they’ll have to
pry her from the man-hating clutches of Ophelia Robins (MAGGIE
WHEELER). (CR: Showtime)
One thing about the Showtime offer where with a Showtime subscription, you can watch basically this week's and next week's episode of Californication on two consecutive nights. That's great for the genral audience; it keeps people like me on my toes.
Though I thought I was doing pretty well keeping the episode sequences set right, I found a photo source that had gotten them wrong--and it made me double check even though I was so sure--unless the publicity peeps got things out of sequence, too. Not hard to fathom when you have two fresh episodes of the same show going out at essentially the same time. Yikes.
Maggie Grace & David Duchovny in CALIFORNICATION – 608 – “Everybody’s a Fucking Critic” (Cr: Showtime)
Californication 6x08 Promo VIDEO "Everybody's a Fucking Critic"
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AFTER THE JUMP!
Two Sneak Peek Promo VIDEOS! For CALIFORNICATION – 608 – “Everybody’s a Fucking Critic”
Game of Thrones Season 3 Sneak Peek: Death, Dragons and the King Beyond the Wall!
Nikolaj Coster-Waldau as Jaime Lannister In Game Of Thrones Season 3 (Cr: HBO)
Music: Ms Mr - Bones (Game of Thrones Season 3 Trailer Soundtrack)
“I am Daenerys Stormborn of House Targaryen, of the blood of old Valyria. I am the dragon’s daughter, and I swear to you that those who would harm you will die screaming.”
Game of Thrones Season 3 is coming.
The new season returns on March 31st at 9pm.
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Here is the first official Game of Thrones Season 3 trailer, which clues us in to the inevitable, continuing wars as the attempt to win a place on the Iron Throne escalates. In the 1-minute teaser trailer you'll see plenty of familar faces and fan favorites like Tyrion, Jon Snow
& Arya. Season 3 also heralds the arrival of new faces like Mance Rayder, the 'King Beyond the Wall'. And it wouldn't be Game Of Thrones without a dragon, right? So we get a glimpse at the Mother Of Dragons' most precocious 'child'--and he does indeed breathe fire!
Enjoy this series of quicks cuts of the good, bad and scary people and not-people of Westeros and far beyond that you meet in the third installment of the series.
Game Of Thrones premieres on HBO on March 31 at 9/8c.
Shameless 'Cascading Failures' - The Gallagher kids are removed from their home & placed in foster care--can Fiona get them back?
Jeremy Allen White, Cameron Monaghan & Emmy Rossum in SHAMELESS Episode 3.06 – “Cascading Failures” (Cr: Showtime)
Though the Gallagher's have spoken not-quite-fondly of their previous encounters with the child welfare system, Shameless episode 3.06 – “Cascading Failures,” is the first time we see them removed and placed in emergency foster care. Unfortunately, Lip and Ian end up in a high risk-prison-like environment and Debs get tossed into an overfull house, where she is expected to keep her head down and stay busy doing childcare and clean-up for the 'lady' of the house. Meanwhile, Carl and baby Liam land in an upscale bi-racial gay couple's home which would be nice--except they are dead set on adopting Liam!
Still of Vanessa Bell Calloway and Steve Howey in Cascading Failures (Cr: Showtime)
In Kevin and Veronica news, this episode brings forth the most outrageous sex scene that you've ever seen them in and if you know Kev and V, you know that means it will be beyond bizarre!
Shameless 3x06 Promo "Cascading Failures" Promo VIDEO
The Department of Family Services hauls the Gallagher children
away, leaving Fiona desperate to get them back. With their mother Monica
nowhere to be found, Fiona is forced to track down Frank and get him to
make a 'Father of the Year' appearance in court. It all seems to be
going well well until Fiona discovers that Frank's not the solution to
her problem - he's the cause. Meanwhile, Kev and Veronica recruit V's
mother as a surrogate and Mandy & Mickey's father, Terry catches
Mickey and Ian in a compromising situation.
Emmy Rossum as "Fiona Gallagher' in Shameless Episode 3.06 Sunday night on Showtime (Cr: Showtime)
Shameless: 'First Order of Business' Sneak Peek VIDEO
Shameless Episode 3.06 Sunday night on Showtime (Cr: Showtime)
Frank, Fiona, and Jimmy visit Frank's lawyer who tells them that
for Frank to get the Gallagher kids back, he'll need to 'keep his p**s clean and his eyes white'.
Shameless: 'Free Roam' Sneak Peek VIDEO
Fiona is forced to find Frank and get him to make a "Father of the Year" appearance in court.
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Nurse Jackie: 'Dealing with life without crutches is a bitch indeed' - Edie Falco
Edie Falco as Jackie and Adam Ferrara as Frank in Nurse Jackie on Showtime returning for a new season Sunday, April 14th at 9PM ET/PT.April 2013 (Cr: Showtime)
Get a sneak peek look at what's in store for season 5 of Nurse Jackie.
Paul Schulze as Eddie Walzer and Anna Deavere Smith as Gloria Akalitus return in Nurse Jackie - Season 5 (Cr: Showtime)
The fired are rehired...
There are staff changess...Cruz is gone...and there are (3) new characters.
The 'new trauma guy' (Morris Chestnut) shown with Peter Facinelli as Dr. Fitch Cooper (Cr: Showtime)...
First year resident Dr. Kelly Roman played by Betty Gilpin (Cr: Showtime)...
...And a 'hopeful chapter' in Jackie's life begins with her introduction to 'Frank' (Adam Ferrara) Cr: Showtime
Despite the optimistic outlook, as Edie Falco puts it, Jackie is dealing with 'life without crutches' whilst dealing with Kevin's demand for primary custody of the girls as well as the daily challenges of being a recovering addict in a high stress, 70-hour a week job.
How will she manage? Be sure to tune in when Nurse Jackie returns for a new season Sunday, April 14th at 9PM ET/PT!
Sobriety's a Bitch (Nurse Jackie Spot) VIDEO
Jackie may be a trauma queen but sobriety's a bitch.
Former 'Lost' co-stars Maggie Grace and Jorge Garcia reunite this Sunday on episode 605 of the hit SHOWTIME comedy series CALIFORNICATION!
Atticus Fetch (TIM MINCHIN) sends Hank (DAVID DUCHOVNY) and Charlie (EVAN HANDLER) on a hunt with help from Faith (MAGGIE GRACE) who knows a well-connected contact (JORGE GARCIA). (Cr: Showtime)
Ken discovers Charlie's secret. Marcy makes a decision about Stu.
Every time I think Californication can't possibly push the envelope any further, they simply push forward and shred the thing. From Marcy's decision about Stu which will have you, depending on your sex, either on the floor laughing or doing the same but wincing, to the highly amusing encounter between former LOST co-stars Maggie Grace and Jorge Garcia, who meet up along with an uber uncool Charlie and a more enlightened Hank, the laughs keep coming as episode 6.05 "Rock and A Hard Place" queues us up for an even more outrageous episode 6 (which you can watch on Monday on Showtime Anytime, if you like!)
CALIFORNICATION Episode Description – 605 “Rock and a Hard Place”
Ken (LEE ARENBERG) discovers Charlie’s (EVAN HANDLER) secret. Atticus Fetch (TIM MINCHIN) sends Hank (DAVID DUCHOVNY) and Charlie on a hunt with help from Faith (MAGGIE GRACE) who knows a well-connected contact (JORGE GARCIA). Marcy (PAMELA ADLON) makes a decision about Stu (STEPHEN TOBOLOWSKY) that is influenced by her man-hating spiritual guide, Ophelia Robbins (MAGGIE WHEELER). (Cr: Showtime)
Guest Stars: Maggie Grace, Stephen Tobolowsky, Patrick Fischler, Sarah Wynter, Jorge Garcia, Maggie Wheeler, Lee Arenberg, Meghan Falcone and Tim Minchin
Written by: Tom Kapinos Directed by: David Von Ancken
Californication : Pompous Dinosaur
Faith takes Charlie and Hank to a drug dealer.
'Faith' (MAGGIE GRACE) in Californication - Episode 6.05 - Rock and a Hard Place (Cr: Showtime)
Former 'LOST' co-stars Maggie Grace and Jorge Garcia reunite on-screen in this Sunday's episode of the hit Showtime comedy series CALIFORNICATION. An impossible demand from Atticus (guest star Tim Minchin) leads Hank, (David Duchovny), Charlie (Evan Handler) and Faith (Grace) to Jorge Garcia's doorstep, desperate for help. But the night ends on a high note for Hank when Faith makes a fateful decision..
The episode airs SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 17TH AT 10:30 PM ET/PT. Get a sneak peek above!
Atticus Fetch (TIM MINCHIN) and Charlie (EVAN HANDLER) in Californication episode 6.06 (Cr: Showtime)
And the fun just keeps coming when on Tuesday, February 19th at 11:00 p.m. Showtime debuts Tim Minchin & The Heritage Orchestra - Live at the Royal Albert Hall. Minchin, backed by the famed 55-piece orchestra, delivers his one-of-a-kind, patented brand of musical comedy, with both fan favorites and new songs, to a packed London audience.
Want a peek at what is involved in Marcy's descison about Stu? I have a Californication Sneak Peek VIDEO after the jump which should give you a good idea!
Meet Tormund Giantsbane, Mance Rayder, & Orell on the Iceland set of Game Of Thrones season 3!
Game of Thrones on location in Iceland season 3 - Behind the Scenes - Tormund Giantsbane (Kristofer Hivju)
Making Of Game Of Thrones Season 3: Vlog #3 - Intensity Of Iceland
Go beyond the Wall as the cast and crew of Game of Thrones films in Iceland.
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There will be no green screens in the location footage for the 'beyond the wall' portion of season 3 Game of Thrones as this breathtakingly stark, gorgeous behind-the-scenes video shows. That is real ice on people's hair, faces and beards--see?
Game of Thrones Season 3 Iceland location shot (behind-the scenes) Real ice on actor's face & beard.
It is explained in the GoT: Intensity Of Iceland video, that there is only about 5 hours of light in which to shoot each day which adds to the many other challenges of creating Game Of Thrones in Iceland. Everyone seems to have great attitude about it, though. Wonder if anyone ended up with frostbite? It sure looks like a distinct possibility!
Game of Thrones Season 3 Iceland location shot (behind-the scenes)
More behind-the-scenes caps from 'Game Of Thrones' Season 3 Vlog #3 - Intensity Of Iceland after the jump!
Sophie Turner as 'Sansa Stark' in Game Of Thrones season 3: Can things get any worse for Sansa or is there a shred of hope left? (Cr: HBO)
Game of Thrones - Season 3 - NEW Character Promo Photos!
Stephen Dillane as the distraught and possibly mad, 'Stannis Baratheon" in Games Of Thrones - Season 3 (CR: HBO)
Game of Thrones': 23 amazing season three photos released
HBO just released 23 large high-quality photos from the eagerly anticipated third season of Game of Thrones. Behold images of fan favorites like Jon Snow, Daenerys Targaryen and Tyrion Lannister, along with new characters joining the show this year such as Wildling leader Mance Rayder and The Queen of Thorns (below).
Lady Olenna, the Queen of Thorns, played by Dame Diana Rigg. (CR: HBO)
Veronica and Kevin's wife work out their issues. SHAMELESS 303 – “May I Trim Your Hedges? (Cr: Showtime)
Episode 3.03 is my favourite thus far in Season 3. It's got some moments that you see coming miles away like V and Kev's wife's showdown--then there are others that come sailing out of left field but are really funny and provocative and really skillfully rendered. Shameless has such a great cast!
SHAMELESS 303 – “May I Trim Your Hedges?: Deli Meats Sneak Peek (VIDEO)
Fiona is blown away by what she's asked to do to get a job as a cashier.
Shameless : Paid for my Mistake Sneak Peek (VIDEO)
SHAMELESS 303 – “May I Trim Your Hedges? Spoilery PROMO PHOTO (Cr: Showtime)
Lip leads a crusade to hunt down pedophiles in the neighborhood - until one of the offenders turns out to be a she.
Above Shameless PHOTO SPOILER: This isn't the pedophile that Lip involves himself with; it is the near- end of the episode and if you examine everyone's body language, especially facial expression, you can tell what is happening when you check out who the blond is in the synopsis (below).
SHAMELESS Episode 3.03 – “May I Trim Your Hedges?” PROMO VIDEO
SHAMELESS Episode 3.03 – “May I Trim Your Hedges?” PROMO PHOTOS (Cr: Showtime)
Official Synopsis:
Frank is supposed to take baby Hymie for his check-up, but when he
learns that dying kids can get Bulls tickets from The Wishing Lane
Foundation he tells Carl he has cancer.
Fiona seeks a cashier job at the grocery store. The new manager expects a
blowjob in return. Fiona enlists V’s help to blackmail him.
Debbie witnesses a guy jerking off on the train, prompting the family to
hunt down other sex offenders in their neighborhood. They learn a
pedophile lives down the street and the boys rally to get rid of him.
When ‘he’ turns out to be a ‘she’, Lip’s interested for a very different
reason.
Veronica’s spent the night on the Gallagher couch. She hates the
connection Kev shares with his wife and she’s stung by the news that
Kyle may be Kev’s son. Jimmy and Este attempt to fake out the INS.
Mickey beats up Ned. Mandy teaches Debbie how to take down a perv. And
Carl is offered the trip of his short lifetime to cancer camp.
Written by Krista Vernoff and Directed by Steve Shill
(Cr: Showtime)
Surprise, mother f**ker! Dexter Returns for Season 8 in June!
This is one I didn't see coming, but according to Showtime boss David Nevins' announcement at the Television Critics Association’s winter press tour, the hit drama will debut three months earlier than usual on Sunday, June 30 at 9/8c, where it will lead into a brand new Showtime original drama.
Dexter and Ray Donovan Summer 2013
The return of Dexter and the premiere of Ray Donovan Sunday, June 30th only on Showtime.
Check out this NEW Video (above) that catches you up with Dexter's NEW schedule as well as the Liev Schreiber vehicle, 'Ray Donovan.'
Liev Schreiber in 'Ray Donovan' (Cr: Showtime)
The Showtime hit is moving to summer for what could be its final season. Dexter season 8 will debut June 30 at 9 p.m. to serve as a lead-in for Showtime’s new series Ray Donovan, which stars Liev Schreiber as a professional “fixer” for the rich and famous.
Showtime's entertainment president assures that the Dexter
team will still have plenty of time to create a strong season. “They
had a lot of advance warning [that this was happening] and they know
where they’re going,” he said. “No less production time; a little less
vacation time.”
Dates released for more NEW and returning Showtime Original Programming:
In addition to the big news that Dexter fans have only to wait five more months for season 8 to commence, Nevins announced that Showtime's Golden Globe & Emmy award-winning thriller Homeland, will return for its third season Sept. 29 and will be paired with the new Masters and Johnson period drama Masters of Sex.
More 2013 dates from Showtime: Shameless, House of Lies and Californication premiered on Sunday, January 13; Nurse Jackie and The Borgias April 14; The Big C: Hereafter will conclude the series starting April 29. Web Therapy will be on sometime this summer. Episodes will return early 2014. Here’s a video preview of Ray Donovan and Masters:
MASTERS OF SEX and RAY DONOVAN, the newest additions to the critically-acclaimed and award-winning slate of original series from Showtime, will premiere in 2013.
Shanola Hampton gives an exclusive backstage tour of the season 3 Shameless set! (Cr: Showtime)
Shameless Season 3 'On Set with Shanola Hampton' (Veronica) Sneak Peek VIDEO!
Shameless : Behind the Scenes: Shameless Season 3 Sneak Peek (VIDEO) #2
Shanola Hampton gives a insider's tour of the Shameless set.
Sexy Gallagher next-door neighbour "V" (Shanola Hampton), takes us on a tour of the Shameless set including going behind-the-scenes during live production. Watch for some familiar faces as episode 3.09 is being filmed and check out all the intricate details that go into making the world of Shameless look so (depressingly?) real!
Shameless : Behind the Scenes: Shameless Season 3 Sneak Peek (VIDEO) #1
Emmy Rossum, who plays the most-awesome oldest daughter "Fiona Gallagher", brings us up-to-speed with the 3-4 months that has elapsed since last we checked in on our favourite South-side Chicago family. First of all, the Gallagher 'family' has expanded by two (and is about to add one more(!). Fiona's gotten her GED so the world should be her oyster, right? She might disagree. Jimmy/Steve has become a stay-at-home surrogate dad which should be a great opportunity for Fiona to get out of the house more...but seems to be having mixed results (something about a man with a mop?). Frank has been MIA for months and only Debs is concerned for him, and --no surprise--Veronica and Kevin are up to some new kinky endeavors. You have to tune into Shameless on Sunday to see it and believe it. And seriously, it's the middle of winter in Chicago, couldn't you use a good laugh?
Californication Episode 6.01 - 'The Unforgiven' Sunday on Showtime - 'Intervention' (Credit: Showtime)
Californication : A Really Strong Drink - Sneak Peek VIDEO Episode 6.01:
Hank wakes up in the hospital.
Not unlike another popular Showtime 30-min. comedy which left it's penultimate season on a 'cliffhangar' about if the main character was dead from a bullet to the head, so the mystery of whether Hank Moody (DAVID DUCHOVNY) survives the attempted murder-suicide of his bitter ex-gf, Carrie (NATALIE ZEA) wasn't too big of a question. The larger question is how will Hank 'be' after this near death encounter? I'm betting the answer is similar to the one about the previously mentioned 'Weeds' character 'Nancy Botwin' (Mary-Louise Parker). Hank too, will eventually go back to being who we have always known --and loved him to be--a scoundrel.
Hank's living nightmare...his life after almost death.
Californication : A Masterpiece Sneak Peek VIDEO Episode 6.01:
Hank meets rocker Atticus Fetch.
CALIFORNICATION – 601 – “THE UNFORGIVEN” Hank Moody (DAVID DUCHOVNY) may have survived a murder-suicide attempt by his lovelorn ex, Carrie (NATALIE ZEA), but she’s still haunting him. Charlie (EVAN HANDLER) takes his best friend and star client to meet rocker Atticus Fetch (TIM MINCHIN) about giving A Crazy Little Thing Called Love the Broadway treatment. A revelation about Becca (MADELEINE MARTIN) prompts a tailspin that causes Charlie, Karen (NATASCHA MCELHONE) and Marcy (PAMELA ADLON) to take action with Hank. SOURCE:Showtime
Written by: Tom Kapinos Directed by: David Duchovny Guest Stars: Natalie Zea, Alexandra Barreto, Maggie Wheeler And Tim Minchin Co-Stars: Carter Sand, Lyndon Smith, Dustin Sterling, Chris Gann, Kristina Kruz, Elizabeth Nicole, Marcus Folmar
Don't miss CALIFORNICATION, Sundays at 10:30PM ET/PT. PLUS, watch the next episode one week early, every Monday only on Showtime On Demand and Showtime Anytime.
Ausiello: Yes. Producers have quietly begun looking
for a 6-year-old boy to play a 4-year-old boy throughout S8, which makes
me wonder if Harrison is going to experience a growth spurt between
seasons.
Michael C. Hall and Lauren Velez in the Dexter season 6 Finale (Credit: Showtime)
The countdown to Dexter‘s endgame has begun.
The Showtime serial killer thriller will introduce two major recurring characters in its upcoming eighth and likely, final season — and both could spell trouble for Dex and Deb.
First up is Dr. Evelyn Vogel, a formidable and whip smart neuro-psychiatrist in her late 50s who assists the law in profiling criminals (like, perhaps, the one who murdered LaGuerta?).
This particular character's job description and roughly, age (and sex) made me think of Dr. Kay Scarpetta in the Patricia Cornwell series.
The show is also on the hunt for a 40ish actor to play Jacob Elroy, a handsome and straightforward former cop who now runs his own private eye business. GUESSES: Angel (or Tom?!) hires him to find out who killed his ex-wife/ex-partner-in-crime.
Dex and Deb are doomed to be found out if she and 'Jacob' start dating. He's her type, older and 'in the business.' I think, sooner or later Deb will be the one to crack and spill both her and Dexter's secret.
But I can totally see Dex attempting to take the fall for his sister though and vehemently dissuading her from doing the same for him. Just the same, I see him always feeling what he does is just and worthy, though he understands how vastly different a murderer like himself is from someone who has never done so.
The concluding season of Dexter is can't miss TV. It ought to be a total ride.
In case you missed it: Sample a full episode of Dexter. Here. Now.
The "Shameless" Gallaghers return for the brand new Season 3 Premiere: Sunday at 9 PM ET/PT!
There's
no way to describe Shameless episode 3.01 without giving too much away.
No worries though, I screencapped a number of shots, which if you are
imaginitive you may be able to figure out. I've throw in some
teases, too!
London-based actress Emma Greenwell (Mandy) is shown in the police station waiting to bail someone out. Shown too is Cameron Monaghan (Ian Gallagher) (Credit: Showtime)
So who is Mandy and Ian trying to bail out? Her dad? Her brother? Frank? Someone else?
Shown: Justin Chatwin as Jimmy/Steve and Emmy Rossum as Fiona Gallagher (Credit: Showtime)
Why is Steve burning his clothes?
He got skunked. They had the smell of Estefania's perfume on them. He ran out of wood for roasting marshmellows. He helped dismember and dispose of a body.
One more.
L to R: Ethan Cutkosky, Justin Chatwin, Cameron Monaghan, Emma Kenney, Jeremy Allen White (Credit: Showtime)
Where are the Gallaghers runnning off too? They are making a beer run. The house is on fire. They are ditching Frank. They are going to school.
To indulge in a bit of last season's Gallagher goodness here's a link to
Jeremy Allen White as "Lip" Gallagher (Credit: Showtime)
Shameless - Episode 3.01 - El Gran Cañón - Episode Details PHOTOS:
Now that they're living together, Fiona struggles to accept the new
"boring" Jimmy. Frank wakes up in a place completely foreign to him. Lip
is sentenced to community service. Baby Hymie keeps Jody and Sheila up
all night.
Jennifer Carpenter (Deb) improvised this mind-blowing, heart-wrenching scene after she kills her boss, Sgt. Maria LaGuerta (Lauren Velez) in cold blood as Dexter (Michael C. Hall) looks on. (Cr: Showtime)
What's in store for Dexter next season?
Q: Will anyone else be suspicious of Dexter next year?
TVG: It
probably doesn't help that the once-suspicious Quinn will be starting a
fling with Dexter's nanny Jamie, since that will put him right back in
the lion's den. Still, "Quinn learned to hold all his cards close to the
vest," showrunner Scott Buck says.
"He knows that he certainly has a lot of information that other
people at the station are not aware of, so what he knows could certainly
come out at an opportune moment." Let's just see if Quinn survives
dating Angel's little sister. "I can't imagine Angel would be too happy
about that," Buck says.
Kit Harington as Jon Snow in Game of Thrones season 3 (Cr: HBO)
Episodes of Game Of Thrones Season 3 to be "slightly longer."
Making Of Game Of Thrones Season 3: Vlog #1 - Art Direction VIDEO
Don't miss the season 3 premiere on March 31st, 2013.
For more on Game of Thrones, go to http://itsh.bo/HpR8b1.
Maisie Williams as Arya Stark in Game of Thrones season 3 (Cr: HBO)
The biggest production on TV of one of the biggest stories in fantasy is about to get ...bigger.
The Game of Thrones team is creating a “super-sized” third season of the hit series.
With showrunners David Benioff and Dan Weiss tackling content from the first half (roughly) of author George R.R. Martin’s largest Song of Ice and Fire novel (the 973-page, A Storm of Swords), the writer-producer duo are delivering slightly longer episodes to the network.
They will number still only ten, but the episodes will run a bit longer each week than in previous seasons.
“There’s almost another full episode’s worth of extra minutes spread across the season,” Weiss says. “One of the great liberties with HBO is we’re not forced to come in at a specific time. We can’t be under 50 minutes or over 60, but that gives us a lot of flexibility.”
“A super-sized season, as befitting Storm of Swords,” Benioff adds. “Last year we had a lot of 52-minute episodes. This year is a lot of 56, 57.”
In fact, the third season finale is expected to run more than an hour — a move that requires special permission from the network (previously, the show’s pilot and its second season finale exceeded an hour).
Episodes are still being edited so exact times could change, but HBO and producers are confident the season will deliver more Thrones than ever before. Says HBO in a statement:
“All 10 episodes gained a minute or two from past seasons with the finale very possibly exceeding 60 minutes.”
“So for people clamoring for another episode, it’s in there,” Weiss says. “It’s just been cut into tiny pieces.”
A Life is Saved, A Love Lost in Homeland Season 2 Finale
Claire Danes as Carrie and Damian Lewis as Brody in the season 2 finale of Homeland (Cr: Showtime)
HOMELAND Episode 212 (Season Finale) – “The Choice”
Carrie must decide where her heart really lies; Brody shares a drink
with Faber to consider the future of his family; Saul is tasked with a
secret mission; and Quinn makes a decision that may change everything --Written by Alex Gansa and Meredith Stiehm
Directed by Michael Cuesta
With the Creators: The Choice VIDEO
Alex Gansa discusses the season 2 finale of Homeland.
“These star crossed lovers were never meant to be together. And every time they do get together something really bad happens. Even the power of this love that they have between them and the connection that these two damaged souls have found in each other, is ultimately a curse.” -- Alex Gansa
The wreckage left in the wake of a car bomb detonated during services for VP Walden
As the Season 2 finale for Showtime’s Homeland neared on Sunday night, the burning question became: Would Nicholas Brody emerge from the season-ender alive?
Could the the war hero-turned-would-be terrorist plausibly survive into Season 3? As it turned out his life was saved, but his love was lost.
Season 5 of Californication ended in a rather dark place: Hank (David Duchovny) was (possibly fatally(!) drugged by a bitter/crazy ex-girlfriend and based on the exclusive first look at Season 6, things will remain dark when the show resumes — at least for a little while.
"We pick up days after that in the hospital, where Hank has survived but she hasn't," Duchovny says. "This season kind of begins with Hank spiraling down."
"We go to rehab, but it's really just for comedic purposes," Duchovny says.
The video also offers you a first look at some of this season's guest stars. Tim Minchin plays a rock star wanting Hank's help in develop his book God Hates Us All into a Broadway musical.
Marilyn Manson and Maggie Grace play some of the characters Hank encounters in the rock 'n' roll world. Other treats in the clip: Charlie (Evan Handler) pretends to be gay to land a big client who wants a new agent ("gaygent") and Karen (Natascha McElhone) and Marcy (Pamela Adlon) are roomates.
Jorge Garcia will join the previously announced Maggie Grace in the new season of Showtime’s Californication.
Grace
has signed to play Faith, a groupie who develops a relationship with
Hank Moody (David Duchovny). Later, her fellow Lost costar Garcia will
make an appearance in one episode as an old contact from her past.
Garcia last appeared in the short-lived Fox drama Alcatraz from J.J.
Abrams.
Natalie Zea as Carrie and David Duchovny as Hank in Californication (Season 6, Episode 01). - Photo: David M. Russell/SHOWTIME
It looks like Hank (David Duchovny) is literally going to be haunted by ex-girlfriend Carrie (Natalie Zea), who, after Hank broke up with her and left for California, burned down his New York apartment, then stalked Hank in California. Carrie's final destructive act, spiking Hank's drink with a potentially lethal amount of prescription drugs could prove the impetus for Hank to finally clean up his act. Can he, will it take, and would a sober Hank be a fun Hank?
Win this Shameless Season 3 Poster Art! (Details forthcoming!)
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'Season three takes Shameless to a whole new level!' -- Shanola Hampton, Veronica on Shameless returning with all-new episode starting January 13 at 9 p.m. e/p.
Not only do Jimmy (nee Steve, played by Justin Chatwin) and Fiona (Emmy Rossum) take their relationship to the next level (Jimmy has moved in with the Gallaghers!) but Ian (Cameron Monaghan) tries to deduce if Mickey's (Noel Fisher) feelings for him are genuine, Jody (Zach McGowan, now a featured player) attempts to love all of Sheila's (Joan Cusack) quirks (and kinks!) and Lip (Jeremy Allen White), the smartest Gallagher, continues to put his enormous talents to lucrative and mostly unlawful use.
As for Veronica (Shanola Hampton) and Kevin (Steve Howey), the randy couple jumps back on the makin' babies wagon in which Hampton says her quest to become a mother leads to a storyline that has never seen on television before(!?)
Emmy Rossum (Cr: Showtime)
The gorgeous Emmy Rossum (Fiona Gallagher) has this to say in a recent tweet:
Emmy Rossum
@emmyrossum
Yeeehaw!! here we go! RT @ETonlineAlert
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Homeland - Episode 2.12 - The Choice (Season Finale) Promo VIDEO
'The Choice' Season 2, Episode 12
In the Season 2 finale, Carrie is faced with a pivotal decision, while Brody meets with Faber to contemplate the future of the family. Meanwhile, Saul undertakes a secret assignment; and Quinn has a decision to make that may prove to be a game-changer.
Homeland - Episode 2.12 (Season Finale) 'The Choice' (Cr: Showtime)
No matter what happens on the season 2 final of Homeland, I doubt very much that it will feel ambiguous. If you've been watching thus far you know that episode 2 or 4 or even 11 could have been concluding episodes rather than contained within the season. The writers are not afraid to drive the story at dizzying speeds--yet somehow never sacrificing the character development. With Brody unmasked as a terrorist, both Vice President Walden and Abu Nazir dead, Brody's marriage over and Brody, unbeknownst to him or Carrie, with a giant target on his forehead, how can this possibly end well?
One would guess that Brody's must die. The CIA has sanctioned his death, he has a black ops assassin who is tracking him--the only thing standing between him and a bullet to the brain is Carrie--which is a pretty scary thought. There's no doubt in my mind that however this turns out, that Homeland's season 2 finale episode is going to be a real nail-biter. And we wouldn't want it any other way, right? See you Sunday!
Homeland : Balanced Life SNeak Peek VIDEO
Saul makes Carrie choose between Brody and the CIA.
Saul to Carrie: 'You're the smartest and the dumbest f**king person I've ever known.'
Homeland: A Preview of the Season Finale from EP Alex Gansa - Will Brody die?
With only one episode left in its second season, Showtime’s Homeland has already dispatched two very prominent characters: Vice President Walden (Jamey Sheridan) went last week, and in episode 11's shocking hour, elusive terrorist Abu Nazir (Navid Negahban) was finally caught and killed.
Had producers known from the beginning of season 2 that Homeland‘s big bad would perish? “I think the short answer to that is yes,” says executive producer Alex Gansa. “The long answer is we weren’t actually sure how that would happen. But the reason we wanted Walden and Nazir both dead is we wanted to open the possibility that Brody and Carrie could have a happy ending, that their doomed romance was not doomed after all. The only way to make that happen was to off these two antagonists.”
... So what can Gansa tease about next week’s season finale? “The final episode is called ‘The Choice,’ and what I can say about it is .... we’ve sort of left the thriller aspects of the show behind and now we come to a very personal story about Carrie and Brody and all the obstacles that lie in the way of them being together. That is what the finale is about. It’s a real character study of these two people, where they’ve come from, how they regard each other, and whether or not there’s a future for them.”
Source
Homeland - Episode 2.12 (Season Finale) 'The Choice' (Cr: Showtime)
Michael C. Hall as Dexter with Lauren Velez as Sgt. Laguerta in Dexter 7.12 (Credit: Showtime)
Dexter 7x12 Promo "Surprise, Motherfucker!" (HD) Season Finale
Dexter must protect himself as LaGuerta closes in on his secret in the Dexter Season 7 finale.
Hannah goes to jail; LaGuerta continues her investigation.
Michael C. Hall as Dexter with Lauren Velez as Sgt. Laguerta in Dexter 7.12 (Credit: Showtime)
It's time now to make your best guess as to how Dexter season 7 will wrap up.
Last week, after discovering that Hannah (Yvonne Strahovski) attempted to murder his sister Deb (Jennifer Carpenter), Dex (Michael C. Hall) took decisive action after lab results from a water bottle he found in Deb's wreaked car showed the water to be 40% spiked with prescription medication that knocked Deb out while she was at the wheel of her car. He retrieved the poison pen that Hannah used to kill Sal Price, the 'true crime' writer, and turned it over to Deb so she could bring charges against Hannah for his murder. The episode closed on a solemn note with Hannah declaring as they cuffed her that Dex 'should've killed (her)'.
I have to say, I felt greatly relieved as Dexter was behaving entirely as I would think he would given the great closeness he has with Debra. I never questioned that he would 'choose' Deb over Hannah but it wasn't clear until it came to a matter of life and death. Interesting too, how Dex echoed Deb's own words about keeping company with Hannah: "You'll never be safe."
The season would seem to be wrapped up save for one very important detail: Sgt. LaGuerta's (Lauren Velez) dogged determination to clear her former lover, cop, and Dexter nemesis, James Doakes (Erik King) of the moniker of having been the "Bay Harbor Butcher.' As we saw, she narrowed the possible suspects down to Dexter and despite finding evidence to the contrary which implicated Doakes (and which she correctly suggested Dexter could have planted) and assuring her former boss Tom Matthews (Geoff Pierson) that she would cease and desist, she continues in the season finale at full steam ahead in her efforts to take Dexter down.
How far will she go? Are the promo photos and sneak peeks which indicate that Dexter is arrested real or are they a fantasty or recollection like this is?:
James Doakes (Erik King) appears in the season 7 finale of Dexter on Showtime December 16
And what about Hannah? She knows Dexter's big secret. He must have considered that she would tell the cops what she knows--and that, coupled with what LaGuerta thinks she knows would seem to be all that is needed to seal Dexter's fate.
Finally, what is Debra going to do? as Hannh rightly points our, debra is being selective in her pursuit of justice by arresting Hannah and but Allowing dexter to remain free? Will Deb's conscience get the better of her and will she free Hannah? This screen shot would seem to imply that something big happens as Hannah is out of shakles and outside Dexter's apartment!
Yvonne Strahovski in Dexter 7.12 (Credit: Showtime)
Update: TVGuide Dexter SPOILER:
Q: Will Hannah turn in Dexter during the DEXTER finale?
A: That will be the big question of the hour. But Michael C. Hall says Dexter may come to regret turning her in for more than one reason.
"I think he was open to a sense of possibility and open to a sense of a
legitimate future in a way that he never has been before and that's not
going to be an easy thing to dismiss," he says. "He believes that
Hannah does love him and will keep his secret. He, if nothing else,
believes she'll do it out of a sense of self-righteousness, that she was
able to keep secrets in a way that he couldn't."
Carrie (Claire Danes) in Homeland - Episode 2.11 The Motherf--ker with a Turban (Credit: Showtime)
Homeland: 'Farce" Sneak Peek VIDEO
Saul is hooked up to a polygraph.
After meeting with Dal Adar and having an intense discussion with Estes, Saul is mysteriously pulled aside and questioned.
Homeland : 'A Few Questions' Sneak Peek VIDEO
Carrie questions the team responsible for clearing the tunnel.
When last we saw Carrie (Claire Danes) she had, with Brody's (Damian Lewis) assistance, escaped from Nazir (Navid Negahban), called for help and returned to the warehouse in which she was being held. Upon her return, she began a solo search for Nazir, unaware that black ops agent Quinn (Rupert Friend) and a terrorist capture team were about to storm the place--which is where we pick up in Sunday's episode.
It's going to be very interesting because for one thing, how is Carrie going to explain exactly, how she got away from Nazir--that her lover--Brody made a deal with Nazir to kill the Vice President? I just can't see that going over well--though I realize that patriot Carrie would have died before she would have consented to such a thing. RIP V.P. Walden--you were a slimy bastard but Jamey Sheridan did a great job making us hate you.
Nazir evaded capture and in this Sunday's episode we may find out if he will be caught or killed or both--the sneak peek implies that he gets away but sneak peeks can be sneaky that way, as I'm sure you've realized. All the more fun to discuss what we think is going to happen, right?
Speaking of happenings, Brody's wife Jessica (Morena Baccarrin) finally bedded her true love Mike (Diego Klattenhoff) while at the safehouse, explaining afterward that she felt no guilt. When Brody finally showed up, things were awkward but upon Mike's exit Jess and Brody appeared ready to discuss their situation frankly (they both desire people that are not their spouse). But inconveniently, Brody was called away by Nazir and the discussion was shelved. I think the marriage is kaput, though. There's just nothing left between them besides the kids, who are very aware of Mom and Dad's very unhappy marital situation.
This week too, the 'mole' problem which goes back to season one, is again picked up--by Carrie--who is convinced that the only way Nazir could have gotten away was if said mole helped him. I don't know. There was quite a time lapse between her escaping, running out to the highway, trying and failing several times to flag down someone to borrow a cellphone from, phoning the 'home office', and then making her way back to the huge warehouse. Why couldn't Nazir have just slipped away, possibly using his own terrorist connections? I am glad the mole issue is at least being addressed because it's not at all a small issue. I've heard rumblings that Saul (Mandy Patinkin) is the mole which I don't believe, that Estes (David Harewood) is--he, I could've believed the mole last season but this far into season 2, I'm thinking he's more an asshole than a mole. At this point, my best guess is 'Danny,' the guy that got caught in the gunfight along with Quinn and who last we heard had a 50-50 chance of recovering. He showed up in the last episode having left Walter Reed Hospital AMA, arm in a sling, saying he wanted to help find Carrie--but who knows.
There's just 2 more episodes, people. This season has gone by in a flash. I've really dug it--the characters and the great writing/high tension of every episode have solidified my state of being hooked on this show and I'll miss Homeland when it goes on hiatus. So glad it was renewed for a third season!
Homeland - Episode 2.11 The Motherf--ker with a Turban (Credit: Showtime)
Episode 2.11 - The Motherf--ker with a Turban
Dangerously close to exhaustion, Carrie continues her hunt for Nazir and
begins to suspect there is a mole in the CIA. Roya reveals her true
colours under interrogation and Saul finds himself fighting to save his
career under unexpected circumstances. Meanwhile, the Brodys struggle
to maintain anything close to a state of sanity.
Homeland : With the Creators: 'Broken Hearts' Episode 2.10
Homeland TVLine Teaser:
To the surprise of some, Jessica recently “reconnected” (so to speak) with old flame Mike, and seems to have no regrets about it. “I think she is allowing herself to go there, not knowing what is going to happen – and that is OK,” Morena Baccarin told us of her character’s mindset. “She’s been depleted for so long in her relationship with Brody that she is just finally getting something for herself.” Though that something may seem newly messy now, with Brody appropriately suspicious of the rekindled affair, Baccarin promises that by the season finale airing Dec. 16, “There will be resolution” one way or another.
Jennifer Carpenter, Michael C. Hall & Yvonne Strahovski in Dexter 7.11 "Do You See What I See?" (Cr: Showtime)
Season 7 Dexter is really keeping me guessing as to where the "new
Dexter," now sans his Dark Passenger, is headed. In this Sunday's episode, Debra zigs when she should've zagged, it's Christmastime in Miami and things for Dexter and Hannah continue to
roll along nicely--until a large bump in the road threatens to derail
their future together.
Dexter : What are the Odds? Sneak Peek (VIDEO)
Matthews interrogates Dexter.
Dexter 7.11 "Do You See What I See?" (Cr: Showtime)
DEXTER SEASON 7 – Episode 711 – “Do You See What I See?” Synopsis
As Christmas approaches, Dexter tries to balance his life with Hannah
and his relationship with Debra, but unbeknownst to Dexter, Debra
follows up on what could be an incriminating tip that Hannah’s father
gave her. However, when Dexter learns that the man responsible for
ordering his mother’s death has been released from prison, he zeros in
for a kill that might end all kills.
Written by Manny Coto & Wendy West, Directed by John Dahl
DEXTER SEASON 7 – Episode 711 – “Do You See What I See?”PROMO
DEXTER Episode 7.11 - Yvonne Strahovski and Michael C. Hall (Cr: Showtime)
TVGuide SPOILER Ahead!
Q: Wow, Dexterkilled Hannah's father. What won't he do for her on Dexter? A: He probably wouldn't
look the other way if she tried to kill one of his family members — and
considering that Deb is his only family, it should come as no surprise
that Dexter will look askance when she gets into a very
suspicious-looking car accident. Will he ever be able to have a future
with Hannah now? On the bright side, Dexter will try to put the kibosh on LaGuerta and Matthews' investigation into the Bay Harbor Butcher — but that doesn't mean Maria has really given up.
SPOILER: This week Hannah's father pays Dexter a surprise visit? That is entirely out of left field. SPOILER: I have not watched the eppy yet but I have two photos of Dexter doing a kill and neither one is of Hannah's father. EDIT: Sorry, those are next week's photos. My bad. I'm not saying if it is 2 photos of one kill or not. I do have a real spoiler for episode 7.10 and it is here.
Dexter - Episode 7.10 - The Dark…Whatever - Synopsis
Dexter is unnerved when Hannah's father pays him a surprise visit; the Phantom Arsonist's crimes become more vicious; and Quinn defends Nadia's honor and finds himself in a volatile situation. Meanwhile; LaGuerta asks a former superior for help on the Bay Harbor Butcher case. Original Air Date: Dec 2, 2012
SOURCE: http://www.tvguide.com/
'Of course you have a _choice_... Why do I get the feeling that you want to wrap him in plastic?' Hannah to Dex (Yvonne Strahovski & Michael C. Hall in Dexter 7.10) Cr: Showtime
'Clint McKay' in Dexter episode 710
Wonder just how conflicting Hannah's Dad's recollections of 'life with Hannah' will be to hers? Is he a scumbag like she paints him? Worse?
NEW! Dexter Episode 710 Promo VIDEO:
Dexter : Frustrated Sneak Peek VIDEO:
Dexter tells Hannah about his Dark Passenger.(and she almosts LOLs)
Hannah totally does not 'get Dexter' which if they didn't have an 'end-date' stamped on the relationship, this bit guarantees.
Ray Stevenson as "Issak" On Dexter 709 Helter Skelter on Showtime (Credit: Showtime)
Previously on Dexter:
Dexter : 'Out of My Control' Episode 709 Recap (VIDEO):
Dexter arrives at the hospital to see Hannah.
When Isaak Circo (Ray Stevenson) learned that the Koshka gang sent two experienced hitmen to kill him, he approached Dexter with an offer to help him kill them in exchange for calling off their blood feud. Dexter initially declined, but agreed once Circo kidnapped Hannah to increase his leverage. It ... gave rise to a strange and entertaining alliance between the two gentleman killers.
As it turned out, they each held true to their side of the bargain. Dexter put his serial-killing skills to good use and quickly took out the first hitman at a rifle range. Isaak did not betray Dexter as he led the second assassin onto a Koshka-owned barge, Circo came through, and gunned the guy down from above.
A short moment of victory then George Novikov (Jason Gedrick), Isaak's fed up second-in-command, showed up and shot Isaak in the stomach. Declining going to the hospital, Isaak pretty much accepted his situation--that he was going to die, and asked Dexter to take him out on his boat so he could be cast away to sea with his dead lover, Victor. Issak being Issak that meant that he would have one last philosophical discussion about 'love' with Dexter as well.
Ray Stevenson, by turns super smooth and super-scary, did the Isaak character beautifully. He may have been the most complex and sane of all the Dexter villains.
Saul catches up with an old friend and discovers evidence of covert
activities by Estes. Brody and Vice President Walden find themselves at
odds over the future of their political relationship, while Dana and
Finn come to terms with their own differences.
Season 2, Episode 9 of Showtime's "Homeland," "Two Hats."
Recap:
The episode opens with Estes, Quinn, Saul and Carrie puzzling over the disappearance of Brody.
Finally, Carrie has to be the one to say it: "He's dead. If not physically dead,
then operationally dead." If he's alive, then Estes' plan to roll up
Roya will surely kill him.
Homeland's episode 209, "Two Hats," which was on par with the best episodes of a spectacular season 2, kept both the characters and the audience on their toes as they piled on the intrigue.
Among the most "intriguing," happenings were Estes (David Harewood), Quinn (Rupert Friend), Saul (Mandy Patinkin)
and Carrie (Claire Danes) trying to figure out what Abu Nazir (Navid Negahban) has planned, and whether or
not they can trust Brody to help thwart those plans.
Even if Brody is telling the truth, there's
the possibility that Nazir is using him to throw the CIA off his trail.
Then you've got Carrie, Saul, Virgil and Max trying to figure out who "John X slash Peter Quinn" is working for
and what is 'the plan,' exactly?
Meanwhile, Jessica lost no time in hooking up with serious good guy "Mike Faber" (played by native Nova Scotian, Diego Klattenhoff) in the guest room of the CIA safe house.
Cut to Brody, who is, Surprise! alive. A clean-shaven Nazir bids farewell to Brody saying
he trusts in him because Allah trusts in him. As soon as Nazir speeds
away in his car, Brody runs to a restaurant to ask for a payphone and, when that
fails, a cell phone. He calls Carrie and tells her to move his family
somewhere safe, then wait for another call in an hour.
Carrie, who has a vested interest in seeing Jessica resume her affair with
Uncle Mike, sends him to scoop up the family and spirit them away to a luxe condo safehouse where they are free to pursue their passions:
Dana emanating gloom from every pore, Chris gazing like a simpleton at
all the flat-screen TV's, Jessica asking unanswerable questions about
Brody's mission, Uncle Mike cooking yet another breakfast...just like the family they would've been if Brody hadn't returned--which daughter Dana is now lamenting.
Brody calls again and says to Carrie, "Remember where we first met, and I
don't mean your office?" She replies,"In the rain?" Carrie goes where things got started between the two of them outside the veterans support group and jumps in the passenger
seat.
"I thought I was dead, Carrie," he says. She knows just how close he was. She has
to haul him in before Estes and the gang. Brody's recounting of his missing 12 hours is not 100% convincing. Whether he is still badly shaken and is eager to please or if the fact that he omits having prayed just hours before with Nazir, I really cannot tell. His story seems to be corroborated by dramatic reenactments. Does that
mean he's telling the truth? Or could they be dramatizations of his
lies? And how are we to interpret the scene of him praying with Nazir,
which he declines to mention for obvious reasons. Brody says Nazir has decided to "die taking the fight to the enemy." His
plan is to blow up 300 returning Special Forces soldiers at a
homecoming ceremony with Walden and Brody. Brody's mission is to get
Walden to let Roya cover the event with her camera van full of
explosives.
Carrie thinks Brody's telling the truth. The plan, she says, is
"quintessential Nazir." Everyone else is more skeptical. The best part
comes when Saul is watching on a closed-circuit TV as Brody pulls some
'confesses' to Carrie about how he 'only cares what (she) thinks'.
Quinn
creeps up to more closely listen to the interaction on the screen, and Saul says, "Think you're the only one who
understands that this fucker needs watching like a hawk?" Indeed.
Homeland : They Don't Believe Me Recap VIDEO:
Homeland - Damian Lewis plays terrorist/patriot 'Nick Brody' ( Cr: Showtime)
HOMELAND
NEWS:
'Homeland' Damian Lewis: 'I get lost in Brody's accent'
Damian Lewis has joked that he has trouble dropping the American accent
he uses in Homeland.
The British actor joked to GQ that playing American
soldier-turned-traitor Nicholas Brody on the Showtime series has odd
effects on his real-life speech pattern.
Homeland Season 2 on Showtime - Claire Danes & Damian Lewis (Cr:Showtime)
"At this point, I don't know what accent will come out when I order
coffee in the morning," Lewis joked.
He went on to quip that the brooding he does while playing the
conflicted Brody often makes him appear more intense than in reality.
"I know it looks like I'm thinking deep thoughts on the show, but I'm
probably just trying to remember my next line," he teased.
Lewis added: "[Brody is] a lot of fun to play because he behaves badly
in extremis."
The actor recently signed a new five-year deal to play Brody for seven seasons total on Homeland.
Who is that in the background with Hannah? If you have been paying close attention you should be able to piece together a guess! I'll give you a big huge clue after the jump in one of the photos below!
Yvonne Strahovski as "Hannah McKay in Dexter Episode 7.09 'Helter Skelter'**
DEXTER SEASON 7 – Episode 709 – “Helter Skelter” Synopsis:
Dexter is preoccupied with Isaak still on the loose, but an internal
struggle within the Koshka Brotherhood could work to Dexter’s advantage.
And while Miami Metro is on the hunt for a Phantom Arsonist, Dexter
goes to great lengths to protect his relationship with Hannah, asking a
favor of Debra that causes her to question her loyalty to Dexter. Original
Air Date: Nov 25, 2012 Source: TV Guide
Written by Tim Schlattmann, Directed by Steve Shill
Scenes from Dexter 709 'Helter Skelter' airing this Sunday on Showtime (Cr: Showtime)
Next on Dexter: '
Leverage' VIDEO Sneak Peek:
Dexter comes to Debra after he learns about Hannah's kidnapping.
Ray Stevenson as Issak in Dexter 709
'I just want to talk.' -- Issak to Dexter
Do you believe that Issak 'just wants to talk'--or does he want something more?
Dexter : 'I Just Want to Talk' Sneak Peek (VIDEO):
Dexter comes home to find Isaak in his apartment.
'There's the small matter of the two men who want me dead--and your stubborn refusal to help'--Issak to Dexter
Last Week:
Dexter : 'In Love' VIDEO Recap
Debra admits her true feelings to Dexter.
Dexter: What do you mean, you're in love with me?
Deb: I don't even know if I like you...ugh fff...forget it!
Last week included a real revelation--one that we've known of since season 6 but Dexter just learns of. He's uncomprehending--he had not clue one until Deb let fly her true (former?) feelings for him.
SPOILER: In Episode 709 – “Helter Skelter” next Sunday Dexter has a definitive response to Deb's declaration. His perspective may help Debra come to terms with her feelings or it may confirm to her something much darker--about not only herself--but Dexter and someone else.
The beautiful women of Showtime's SHAMELESS like Emmy Rossum in NSFW VIDEO scenes and screencaps FROM THE SHOW as well as magazine scans from other sources. (Copyright: Showtime)
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