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[05/15/26 - 11:28 PM]
Development Update: Week of May 11-15
By The Futon Critic Staff (TFC) |
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LOS ANGELES (thefutoncritic.com) -- The latest development news, culled from recent wire reports:
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BEST MEDICINE (FOX) - The show's sophomore run has been extended from 12 to 14 episodes. (Deadline.com, 5/11)
CHICAGO FIRE (NBC) - Taylor Kinney and Miranda Rae Mayo have signed new deals to continue on the series. (Deadline.com, 5/13)
CHICAGO MED (NBC) - S. Epatha Merkerson and Oliver Platt have signed new deals to continue on the series. (Deadline.com, 5/13)
CHICAGO PD (NBC) - Jason Beghe will return for the series' 14th season this fall as part of his existing deal. (Deadline.com, 5/13)
DAY OF THE JACKAL, THE (Peacock) - Matt Bomer has signed onto the show's second season, believed to be playing a villain. (Deadline.com, 5/11)
FAST & FURIOUS TV SERIES (Peacock, New!) - The streamer has confirmed they are developing four potential TV series set in the "Fast & Furious" universe. The projects, which are in early development, come from Mike Daniels and Wolfe Coleman; Nick Wootton and Charmaine DeGraté; Ingrid Escajeda; and Joe Henderson, respectively. No plot specifics were released. Vin Diesel, Sam Vincent, Neal Moritz, Pavun Shetty, Jeff Kirschenbaum, and Chris Morgan will also executive produce each for One Race, Original Film, and Universal Television. (Deadline.com, 5/13)
JURY DUTY/JURY DUTY PRESENTS: COMPANY RETREAT (Amazon) - The streamer has commissioned a third installment of the franchise created by Lee Eisenberg and Gene Stupnitsky. Understandably, no other details were given. (Deadline.com, 5/11)
KID DETECTIVE, THE (Hulu, New!) - The streamer is developing a series adaptation of the Adam Brody movie with Rachel Kaplan producing. No other details were given. (Deadline.com, 5/11)
LOWDOWN, THE (FX) - Martha Plimpton and Clifton Collins Jr. have scored top secret roles on the series' second season. (Variety.com, 5/15)
MAGNIFICENT SEVEN, THE (MGM+) - Michael Ealy has signed onto the streamer's reimagining of the classic 1960 Western film as Tanner, the role originated by Steve McQueen. (Deadline.com, 5/12)
PAW PATROL/RUBBLE & CREW (Nickelodeon) - The cable channel has extended both series for an additional 26 episodes each, marking seasons 14 and 15 of the former, and seasons 5 and 6 of the latter. Said duo returns Friday, June 5 at 10am (ET/PT) and 10:30am (ET/PT), respectively. (Deadline.com, 5/14)
ROCKFORD FILES, THE/SUNSET P.I. (NBC) - The network has indicated its two new private detective series are being targeted for Thursday nights in January and Monday nights in February, respectively. (Deadline.com, 5/11)
SCRUBS (REBOOT SERIES) (ABC) - The revival's second season has been reported to be 10 episodes. (Deadline.com, 5/12)
SNAKE, THE/SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE (FOX) - The network has confirmed both series have been benched from its unscripted lineup. (Deadline.com, 5/11)
STOIC RIDGE (Peacock, New!) - Robert Munic is spearheading a domestic take on the French-Canadian series "Le Clan" for the streamer: "After years in witness protection, reformed criminal Jacob Morris has built a quiet life as a rancher, husband and father in small-town New Mexico. When his crime boss father and brother are released from prison, however, his two worlds collide, forcing him to protect his new family from the one he betrayed." Jillian Share, Jen Gorton, Guy Stodel, and Joanne Forgues will also executive produce for Universal Content Productions and Teton Ridge Entertainment. (THR.com, 5/15)
TRAFFICKED WITH MARIANA VAN ZELLER (NGC) - The Mariana van Zeller-hosted series has ended after five seasons. (Variety.com, 5/15)
TULSA KING (Paramount+) - Richie Stephens is bound for the show's fourth season as English Dan, "a rival supplier and mid-level crime boss." (Deadline.com, 5/14)
VIRGIN RIVER (Netflix) - Mitchell Slaggert is slated to recur on the series' upcoming eighth season as Eddie, "a charismatic EMT who may surprise you by fixing your soul along with your body. He's a laidback charmer who never pictured himself in a small town, but with natural curiosity and a zeal for life, Eddie is going to explore all that Virgin River has to offer." (Deadline.com, 5/14)
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[07/21/26 - 12:01 PM]
Netflix Top 10: Week of July 13 - "Little House on the Prairie" Journeys to No. 1 in This Week's Top 10
"The Hawk" - the sports comedy starring Will Ferrell as an infamous golf legend chasing a late-career comeback on the green - debuted in the No. 3 spot on the list, swinging to 4.8 million views.
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[07/21/26 - 11:02 AM]
The Big Apple Turns Red Hot When "The Real Housewives of New York City" Returns on Tuesday, Sept. 8 at 8 P.M. ET/PT on Bravo
Taking on New York City this season are Sai de Silva, Erin Lichy, Jessel Taank, Carole Radziwill, Hailey Glassman, Erika Hammond and Daisy Toye.
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[07/21/26 - 10:01 AM]
Video: "The Undeclared War" Season 2 - Official Trailer - Peacock Original
Set in 2024, "The Undeclared War" returns with a fresh wave of tension and drama as the elite Malware Department at GCHQ grapples with the aftermath of a devastating Russian cyber-attack.
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[07/21/26 - 09:36 AM]
"Nirvanna The Band The Show" & "Nirvanna The Band The Show The Movie" Streams on Hulu July 24
"The Show" includes two, eight-episode seasons following Matt and Jay through a series of misadventures as they try to inch ever closer to fulfilling their lifelong dream of playing a show at The Rivoli, a small concert space in Toronto's West End.
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[07/21/26 - 09:08 AM]
Amazon MGM Studios Greenlights "Robocop" Series for Prime Video
Peter Ocko, James Wan, Michael Clear, and Ed Neumeier are among the executive producers.
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[07/21/26 - 09:03 AM]
The History Channel's "The Mega-Brands That Built America" Returns for Season 4 on Sunday, August 2 at 10/9c
Executive produced by Peyton Manning, the series delves into the surprising origin stories of the trailblazing founders behind some of the world's biggest brands and innovations, and their profound influence on our nation.
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[07/21/26 - 09:02 AM]
Video: Official Trailer for "Camp Rock 3" Turns the Music All the Way Up
When Connect 3 loses their opening act for a major reunion tour, they return to their beloved Camp Rock to discover the next big thing.
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[07/21/26 - 09:01 AM]
Neon Announces Matt Johnson and Jay McCarrol's Beloved Comedy Series "Nirvanna The Band The Show" to Stream July 24 on Hulu in the U.S. and August 7 on Disney+ in Canada
On Hulu, the release will also be accompanied by the U.S. streaming debut of Matt and Jay's subsequent 2026 feature length film, "Nirvanna The Band The Show The Movie."
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[07/21/26 - 09:00 AM]
"NASCAR Americana" - A Three-Part Docuseries Exploring NASCAR's Unique Place in the American Story - Premieres on USA Network August 9 Following NASCAR Cup Series Iowa Corn 350
Each episode homes in on a theme which reveals how a regional pastime evolved into an American cultural phenomenon.
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[07/21/26 - 08:03 AM]
HBO and NFL Films Present "Hard Knocks: Training Camp with the Seattle Seahawks," Debuting August 4
This will be the first time since "Hard Knocks" launched in 2001 with the Baltimore Ravens that the series will document the defending Super Bowl champion.
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[07/21/26 - 08:00 AM]
AMC Global Media Acquires Exclusive U.S. Streaming Rights to Catherine Zeta-Jones Revenge Thriller, "Kill Jackie"
The eight-episode series is slated to premiere this fall, exclusively on AMC+.
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[07/21/26 - 07:01 AM]
Video: Apple TV Unveils Thrilling Trailer for Season Two of "Women in Blue" ("Las Azules")
Season two will make its global debut on Wednesday, August 12, 2026 on Apple TV, followed by one episode weekly through September 30.
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[07/21/26 - 06:06 AM]
Lost Pan Am Airliner Clipper Endeavor Found After Decades by Air/Sea Heritage Foundation, Eco Minerals, and Discovery Channel's "Expedition Unknown"
This landmark discovery sheds new light on the fate of the aircraft whose tragic legacy forever transformed modern air travel.
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[07/21/26 - 05:46 AM]
"20/20 Britain's Most Notorious Crime Investigations" Streams July 30 on Disney+ and Hulu
The new docuseries reopens six of the UK's most high-profile crime cases, bringing the prestige and journalistic power of ABC News' legendary "20/20" brand to an international audience with premium, character-driven true crime.
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[07/21/26 - 02:01 AM]
Video: "Umthetho" - Official Trailer - Netflix
To keep their youngest brother alive, an idealistic state prosecutor is forced to become a double agent in her imprisoned older brother's gang.
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