The folks over at TV Line posted two new pictures from season 5 of Outlander, which will return for its fifth season premiere on Starz on Sunday, February 16.
You can check out the new pictures below:
[Photo Credit: Starz/TV Line]
AND, the new opening credits for season 5 were just released as well.
The new USA Network drama Dare Me is set to debut on December 29 at 10 PM.
The series follows the fraught relationship between two best friends (Herizen Guardiola and Marlo Kelly) after a new coach (Willa Fitzgerald from Royal Pains and Scream: The Series) arrives to bring their team to prominence. While the girls’ friendship is put to the test, their young lives are changed forever when a shocking crime rocks their quiet suburban world.
The cast includes Zach Roerig (The Vampire Diaries).
Trying to figure out what to watch tonight? Be it new episodes of the TV season, reairs of cable series or a movie, here are some suggestions:
MERRY CHRISTMAS!
NOTE: Check for a marathon of Doctor Who episodes on BBC America all day today.
5:01 PM: Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix movie on USA Network
6 PM: The Christmas Temp movie on Lifetime (Encore)
6:51 PM: Men in Black: International movie on Starz
7 PM: Time For You to Come Home for Christmas movie on Hallmark Movies & Mysteries (Encore) The Hunger Games: Catching Fire movie on IFC
8 PM: When Calls the Heart: Home for Christmas movie on Hallmark Channel (DEBUT) The Christmas Hotel movie on Lifetime (Encore) Skyscraper movie on Cinemax Ice Age: The Meltdown (animated) movie on Encore Bohemian Rhapsody movie on HBO Green Book movie on Showtime
8:49 PM: Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle movie on Starz
9 PM: Call the Midwife Holiday Special on PBS (DEBUT) Cherished Memories: A Gift to Remember 2 movie on Hallmark Channel (Encore) A Merry Christmas Match movie on Hallmark Movies & Mysteries (Encore) The Help movie on Showtime The Wizard of Oz (classic) movie on TNT
9:15 PM: The Polar Express (animated) movie on AMC
9:33 PM: The Good Dinosaur (animated) movie on Encore
10:03 PM: You Light Up My Christmas movie on Lifetime (Encore)
Trying to figure out what to watch tonight? Be it new episodes of the TV season, reairs of cable series or a movie, here are some suggestions:
NOTE: Check for a marathon of Doctor Who episodes on BBC America all day today. The second season of Lost in Space will premiere on Netflix.
5:55 PM: Chocolat movie on HBO 2
6 PM: Holiday Date movie on Hallmark Channel (Encore) Christmas Love Letter movie on Lifetime (Encore) We Bought a Zoo movie on WGN America
7 PM: Baby in a Manger movie on UPTV (DEBUT) Christmas Homecoming movie on Hallmark Movies & Mysteries (Encore) Christmas Belle movie on ION (Reair) The Hunger Games movie on IFC White Christmas (classic) movie on Sundance TV
8 PM: His Dark Materials on HBO 2 (Encore) Christmas Town movie on Hallmark Channel (Encore) A Date By Christmas Eve movie on Lifetime (Encore) NCIS on CBS (Reair) The Patriot movie on TMC
9 PM: Dublin Murders on Starz (Encore) Write Before Christmas movie on Hallmark Channel (Encore) Christmas Crush movie on ION (Encore)
9:50 PM: The Sun Is Also a Star movie on HBO
10 PM: The Hunger Games: Catching Fire movie on IFC
10:03 PM: A Christmas Wish movie on Lifetime (Encore)
TV viewers never know what to expect each season from their favorite shows because the powers that be behind those shows are sneaky, they like to freak us out, make us laugh, make us cheer and sigh in relief.
Every season there is a lot going on that sometimes it’s hard to point out all of the good (and the bad) that TV provides the viewers, but the following list, which is featured in no particular order, is what really stood out:
[Photo Credit: CBS]
Highest Rated New Drama – All Rise (CBS)
Out of the 9 new one-hour dramas that debuted on the major networks since the 2019-2020 TV season got underway in September, the CBS legal drama All Rise came out on top in terms of overnight ratings. The show averaged 5.3 million viewers from September to December.
[Photo Credit: The CW]
Best Actress in a Drama – Gina Rodriguez, Jane the Virgin (The CW)
Gina received rave reviews for her 7-minute monologue, where Jane talked on and on about her dead husband Michael’s very unexpected reappearance, in the season premiere of Jane the Virgin; an episode that she also directed.
[Photo Credit: Amazon Prime]
Best Actors in a Drama – Michael Sheen and David Tennant in Good Omens (Amazon)
The third episode of the debut season found Aziraphale (Sheen) and Crowley’s (Tennant) friendship over the centuries played out. The entire episode was quite the montage of how this angel and demon grew and changed over the millenia, hiding their friendship from their superiors.
[Photo Credit: AP Images]
That Really Wasn’t A Surprise – Mateo was the narrator on Jane the Virgin (The CW)
For much of the series’ run, viewers of Jane the Virgin contemplated the identity of the narrator with the reveal being made in the show’s final episode; and while it may have come as a surprise that the narrator was a grown-up Mateo (voiced by Anthony Mendez), I was pleased to learn that I was correct in my belief since season two that it was Mateo.
Best Reality Star – Kodi Lee, America’s Got Talent (NBC)
I am the first person to state loud and clear how much I detest reality programming. I honestly think it’s the bane of existence and should be wiped off the TV landscape fully and completely, but every once in awhile there are a few good things that come out of that genre of programming. Kodi Lee is one of those unicorns. He is the blind and autistic singing phenom who won season 14 of the reality competition show.
Check out Kodi’s audtion for America’s Got Talent:
[Photo Credit: Netflix]
Talk of the Streaming World – Tidying Up with Marie Kondo (Netflix)
The Japanese organizing consultant and author debuted her new show on the streaming service at the beginning of the year, becoming quite the talk of the internet especially with her “sparks joy” method of organizing.
[Photo Credit: Nuccio DiNuzzo-Getty Images]
What Were You Thinking? – Jussie Smollett
The Empire actor-singer claimed to be the victim of a homophobic-racist assault, but after receiving endless amounts of support, it was revealed to have been a hoax; although the actor never confirmed that was the case. He was indicted on 16 counts, but eventually charges were dropped and his record was wiped clean. However, he essentially lost his role on the FOX drama and has become a bit of a society pariah.
[Photo Credit: The CW]
Best Villainess – Rachel Skarsten as Alice on Batwoman (The CW)
From the pilot episode it was clear that Alice was a complicated character. Her backstory is heartbreaking but also very telling in why she became who she is now. She has been so set on revenge that she doesn’t even she how vile and villainous she has become. [SPOILER ALERT!] Taking the life of her stepmother and setting up her father as the killer took that villainy to an all-new low.
[Photo Credit: Ron Batzdorff-NBC]
Hunky Newcomer – Blake Stadnik as Jack on This Is Us (NBC)
The fourth season premiere of This Is Us gave us a look at a young man, who was revealed to a successful blind musician and was also revealed to be Jack, the grown son of Kate and Toby. His mom’s scary premature birth caused Jack to be blind. Being from the Pearson line he is just as charming and lovable as the Pearson men and he inherited his singing genes from the Pearson women.
[Photo Credit: Kharen Hill-The CW]
Prettiest Newcomer – Kennedy McMann as Nancy Drew (The CW)
While the show itself hasn’t been performing well in the ratings, and for those of us who aren’t sold on this more modern take on the teenage sleuth, this new incarnation of Nancy Drew may not be everyone’s cup of tea, but Kennedy is the prettiest of the newcomers this TV season.
[Photo Credit; Clipart Library]
Where’s the Viewers – Ratings decline
TV viewership has been on the decline, but this fall as existing series returned and new ones debuted, the overnight ratings have seen a noticeable drop – even popular shows. In some instances, returning shows have lost at least a million, if not more, viewers weekly.
[Photo Credit: Dean Buscher-The CW]
Best Comeback From Death – John Winchester on Supernatural (The CW)
It may have only been temporary, but getting to see Jeffrey Dean Morgan as John Winchester on Supernatural was so terrific. Sam and Dean inadvertently summoned their dad from the year 2003, allowing the family – including Mama Winchester – a chance to have one somewhat “normal” night together before bidding an emotional goodbye to him yet again.
[Photo Credit: Syfy]
[Photo Credit: Hulu]
Most Upsetting TV Deaths – Quentin on The Magicians (Syfy) and Logan Echolls in Veronica Mars (Hulu)
Quentin shockingly sacrificed himself in order to save his friends and officially vanquish The Monster.
Logan was unnecessarily killed by a bomb inadvertently left inside Veronica’s car not too long after they finally married.
[Photo Credit: TV Land]
It’s About Damn Time – Diana (Miriam Shor) finally learned the truth about Liza (Sutton Foster) on Younger (TV Land)
It only took SIX seasons for the truth to finally be revealed to everyone, but seeing Diana deal with that truth was quite something to behold.
[Photo Credit: HBO]
The Girl with No Name, Takes Down the King – Arya Defeated the Night King on Game of Thrones (HBO)
Say what you will about the final season of Game of Thrones, but one of the best scenes from that last run was watching mighty but mini Arya take out the big bad Night King, using the best subterfuge possible.
[Photo: ABC-Mitch Haaseth]
We Are One – “Silent All These Years” episode of Grey’s Anatomy (ABC)
In this episode, every single woman on the show lined the hall to usher Abby, a sexual assault survivor, into surgery. When the episode aired, Christine Blasey Ford has just testified about her sexual assault by Brett Kavanaugh, who – despite Ford’s meticulously detailed testimony – was confirmed as a U.S. Supreme Court Justice.
[Photo Credit: HBO]
Getting What She Justly Deserved – Brienne of Tarth Knighed on Game of Thrones (HBO)
It was a long time in coming, given all that the warrior woman had done, in the war for the Iron Throne, but Brienne was finally knighted by Jamie Lannister before the final battle ensued.
[Photo Credit: Diyah Pera-Netflix]
That Was Quite a Twist – The identity of the Dark Lord in Chilling Adventures of Sabrina (Netflix)
The big reveal was made in the finale of the second season with Sabrina Spellman learning that the Dark Lord was one other than her own dad (how Star Wars-like, right?).
[Photo Credit: Netflix]
How Could You? – Judy Hale (Linda Cardellini) was the hit and run driver, who killed the husband of Jen Harding (Christina Applegate) in Dead to Me (Netflix)
The two women met through a therapy group made of bereft spouses. They became quick friends, but in the final moments of the finale, Judy admitted the truth; but then it was shown that the body of Steve, Judy’s ex-fiance was floating in Jen’s pool
[Photo Credit: HBO]
The Most Mind-Blowing Show – Watchmen (HBO)
This series, based on the acclaimed graphic novel, was mind-boggling for those not well-versed in the canon, but visual stunning in its directorial vision, expertly acted by its ensemble cast, led by the amazing Regina King, and incredibly complex in its storytelling.
Young Inspirations – Teenage Climate Activists
Greta Thunberg, the 16-year-old girl from Sweden with Asperger’s Syndrome may be the face of the young climate activists – especially after being named as Time Magazine’s Person of the Year – but she is not the only one.
Just take a look at this article to see that she is not the only one nor should she be seen by the world as the only one.
I look forward to hearing your thoughts on what you liked the most and the least on television throughout 2019. Please share.
Here is the list of the programming options to expect on TV this coming week, the last week of 2019:
On December 24, the second season premiere of Lost in Space will air on Netflix.
The UP TV movie Baby in a Manger will debut on December 24 at 7 PM. With the help of a handsome young police officer, a social worker searches for the mother of a baby she has found abandoned in a nativity scene at her church. Newcomers Monica Knox and Michael Morrone star.
On December 25, the When Calls the Heart: Home for Christmas movie will air on the Hallmark Channel at 8 PM. Elizabeth (Erin Krakow) is excited to celebrate Christmas with Little Jack, as well as his first birthday on Christmas Eve, but she’s missing Jack Sr. as she tries to create a Christmas for her son that’s as special as the ones she experienced growing up. She becomes drawn into a crisis in Nathan’s (Kevin McGarry) family life with his niece, Allie (Jaeda Lily Miller) when he’s faced with a life-altering decision. Meanwhile Lucas (Chris McNally) puts on a show for Elizabeth and the entire town, transforming Main Street into a magical German Christmas Festival. Elsewhere, Rosemary (Pascale Hutton) and Lee (Kavan Smith) obsess with their own challenge to come up with the perfect Christmas present for Little Jack while Bill (Jack Wagner) knows exactly what he intends to give his godson. Carson (Paul Greene) and Faith (Andrea Brooks) get their signals crossed as they try to spend their first Christmas together as a couple.
Call the Midwife Holiday Special will debut on PBS on December 25 at 9 PM, airing for 90 minutes. Mother Mildred and the Nonnatus House team go to the Outer Hebrides in response to a nursing shortage. Navigating the terrain, they strive to keep up with the needs of the locals. As Christmas approaches, a bout of influenza sweeps through both Nonnatus House and the Turner family. When Mother Mildred declares that God is calling her to set up a branch house in the Outer Hebrides, it seems an ideal opportunity for the nuns and midwives to convalesce in the bracing, Scottish fresh air. As they recover, they will also be able to help the island where there is a nursing and doctor shortage. Much to Violet’s frustration, Mother Mildred enlists Fred to drive them all. Sister Monica Joan associates the Outer Hebrides with St Eustace’s White Stag, a symbol of Christ and is thrilled at the idea of travelling there. However, she soon discovers to her annoyance that she is being left behind with Sister Hilda and Sister Frances. Within a week Dr Turner, Shelagh, Mother Mildred, Trixie, Sister Julienne, Valerie, Lucille and Fred set off on their journey to the Outer Hebrides, where they are to stay in a freezing cold, converted church. As the team set about establishing an antenatal clinic and treating the local population, they must battle not only the weather and bleak terrain, but the suspicions of some of the islanders. Meanwhile, in Poplar, Reggie has come home for Christmas and finds one of Violet’s presents for him: the Guinness World’s Records Book. Inspired by the triumphs of others, Reggie decides that he too will try to break a World record.
On December 26, the second season premiere of You will air on Netflix.
The Hallmark Channel movie A New Year’s Resolution will debut on December 28 at 8 PM. When a morning show producer (Aimee Teagarden from Friday Night Lights) makes a New Year’s resolution to say yes more, she crosses paths with a confirmed Yes man (Michael Rady) who just might hold the key to her biggest story and to her heart.
On December 29, the season finale of Dublin Murders will air on Starz at 8 PM.
The new USA Network series Dare Me will debut on December 29 at 10 PM. The series follows the fraught relationship between two best friends (Herizen Guardiola and Marlo Kelly) after a new coach (Willa Fitzgerald) arrives to bring their team to prominence. While the girls’ friendship is put to the test, their young lives are changed forever when a shocking crime rocks their quiet suburban world. The cast includes Zach Roerig.
Trying to figure out what to watch tonight? Be it new episodes of the TV season, reairs of cable series or a movie, here are some suggestions:
6 PM: Christmas Unleashed movie on Lifetime (Encore) Sherlock on BBC America (Reair) Christmas Under Wraps movie on Hallmark Channel (Reair) Red Dawn movie on THISTV
6:45 PM: Shazam! movie on HBO
7 PM: Christmas On My Mind movie on Hallmark Movies & Mysteries (Encore) A Prince for Christmas movie on ION (Reair) Spider-Man: Homecoming movie on FX The Bourne Identity movie on Paramount Network NCIS on Oxygen
7:05 PM: His Dark Materials on HBO2 (Encore)
7:17 PM: McFarland, USA movie on Encore
7:31 PM: Dublin Murders on Starz (Encore)
8 PM: Same Time, Next Christmas movie on ABC (Encore) A Very Vintage Christmas movie on Lifetime (Encore) His Dark Materials on HBO2 (Encore) 9-1-1 on FOX (Reair) Sherlock on BBC America (Reair) Fantastic Beast and Where to Find Them movie on Syfy Road House movie on TMC Wonder Woman movie on TNT NCIS on Oxygen
8:15 PM: Peppermint movie on Showtime 2
9 PM: His Dark Materials on HBO (NEW – Finale) A Godwink Christmas: Meant For Love movie on Hallmark Movies & Mysteries (Encore) Best Christmas Ball Ever movie on ION (Encore) All Rise on CBS (Reair) NCIS on Oxygen
9:01 PM: Prodigal Son on FOX (Reair)
10 PM: His Dark Materials on HBO (Encore) Double Holiday movie on Hallmark Channel (Encore) Sherlock on BBC America (Reair) Spider-Man: Homecoming movie on FX The Bourne Supremacy movie on Paramount Network NCIS on Oxygen
10:03 PM: Merry Liddle Christmas movie on Lifetime (Encore)
Trying to figure out what to watch tonight? Be it new episodes of the TV season, reairs of cable series or a movie, here are some suggestions:
5 PM: Dreamgirls movie on BET
5:30 PM: Top Gun movie on CMT
6 PM: Christmas at the Plaza movie on Hallmark Channel (Encore) Christmas Hotel movie on Lifetime (Encore) Road House movie on THISTV
6:30 PM: Mission: Impossible – Fallout movie on EPIX
6:50 PM: The Day After Tomorrow movie on HBO2
7 PM: Christmas Crush movie on ION (DEBUT) Christmas Wedding Runaway movie on UP TV (DEBUT) Angel Falls: A Novel Holiday movie on Hallmark Movies & Mysteries (Encore) His Dark Materials on HBO (Encore) Downton Abbey on PBS (Reair) Forrest Gump movie on BBC America The Princess Bride movie on Sudnance TV
7:30 PM: Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire movie on Syfy
8 PM: It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas movie on Hallmark Channel (DEBUT) A Date by Christmas Eve movie on Lifetime (DEBUT) His Dark Materials on HBO (Encore) Victoria on PBS (Reair) Julie & Julia movie on TMC
8:30 PM: Suicide Squad movie on TBS
9 PM: The Year: 2019 on ABC (Special) A Home for the Holidays on CBS (Special) A Family Christmas Gift movie on Hallmark Movies & Mysteries (DEBUT) Pennyworth on EPIX (Encore) Watchmen on HBO2 (Encore) Victoria on PBS (Reair) The Princess Bride movie on Sundance TV
10 PM: NCIS: New Orleans on CBS (Reair) Forrest Gump movie on BBC America
10:02 PM: Star Wars: The Force Awakens movie on TNT
10:03 PM: Christmas Wishes and Mistletoe Kisses movie on Hallmark Channel (Encore) Christmas Love Letter movie on Lifetime (Encore)
On Christmas Day, the When Calls the Heart: Home for Christmas movie will air on the Hallmark Channel at 8 PM.
Elizabeth (Erin Krakow) is excited to celebrate Christmas with Little Jack, as well as his first birthday on Christmas Eve, but she’s missing Jack Sr. as she tries to create a Christmas for her son that’s as special as the ones she experienced growing up. She becomes drawn into a crisis in Nathan’s (Kevin McGarry) family life with his niece, Allie (Jaeda Lily Miller) when he’s faced with a life-altering decision.
Meanwhile Lucas (Chris McNally) puts on a show for Elizabeth and the entire town, transforming Main Street into a magical German Christmas Festival. Elsewhere, Rosemary (Pascale Hutton) and Lee (Kavan Smith) obsess with their own challenge to come up with the perfect Christmas present for Little Jack while Bill (Jack Wagner) knows exactly what he intends to give his godson. Carson (Paul Greene) and Faith (Andrea Brooks) get their signals crossed as they try to spend their first Christmas together as a couple.
