911: I've really enjoyed this show and it's reassuring to see that it's not fallen into the dreaded difficult second season syndrome some great shows have often become victim of. In the space of the last few episodes we've seen growing relationships between Bobby/Athena and Maddie/Chimney, a wonderful flashback episode for Hen, Buck rediscovering himself and moving on from Abby and more on Eddie's failed marriage along with the usual plethora of some rather crazy emergencies to boot. With the show due back in March and the arrival of Maddie's violent ex-husband, things certainly won't be boring in the latter half of this show's second year.
Arrow: Prior to the big crossover event, there was a mixed bag of episodes here. On one hand, this Oliver in prison storyline lasted far too long for it's own good but on the other hand, we finally saw Diaz get some just desserts, Stanley revealed himself to be a pyscho (and future problem for Oliver) and of course, Talia re-emerged as both a help and a hindrance to Oliver as well. There was also some fan service Olicity scenes for a certain segment of fans to enjoy, Diggle making a dangerous deal, more flash forwards which introduced Maya/Blackstar while the current day revealed that Oliver's half sister, Emiko is actually the new Green Arrow. The half sibling thing feels a little too late in the day for a show currently into it's seventh season but Emiko does seem promising as a character though.
Supergirl: Maybe I'm being harsh here but this is shaping up to be one of the worst seasons for the show. I don't have an issue with the show being political. It can work at times but the writing surrounding the issues it's trying to convey has been handled so poorly, it's often taking me out of the show. Agent Liberty has been one of the dullest villains going and the less said about Jimmy/Lena, the better to be honest. On the other hand, Manchester Black is a far more interesting and ruthless character, the show's handling of Nia's Dreamer future has been done rather nicely and there's still the Russian Supergirl plot in the latter half along with Lex Luthor being added into the mix to hopefully turn the season around.
The Flash: Overall, the first half of the show's fifth season has been pretty strong. Cicada is still a rather decent antagonist and the flashbacks expanding on his relationship with his niece do give him a bit of sympathy (only a bit) while the use of Rag Doll in one episode really makes me hope the character resurfaces again. The 100th episode while good, didn't feel quite as eventful as it should've done but the reveal of Nora working (unwittingly) with Reverse Flash was a decent twist and it's also nice to get more Barry/Iris scenes and Caitlin resuming her Killer Frost persona. I'm still finding Sherloque a little hit and miss and both Cisco and Ralph need a bit more to do.
The Good Place: Yeah, I'm about two seasons behind on this much discussed show but E4 finally bagged the rights to the show (currently on it's third season on NBC, renewed for a fourth year) and having watched the first three episodes, I get the hype. The show is forking brilliant with Kristen Bell giving a stellar performance as the wrongly brought to heaven, Eleanor and the supporting cast with the likes of Ted Danson and Jameela Jamil are rather good too. It's a lovely, feel good show and while I have a lot to catch up with, I'm definitely glad I finally tuned in though.
- James Mackay is the latest regular to exit the current season of Dynasty, though his character may return later in the season.
- Daredevil has also been cancelled by Netflix after three seasons. Don't be shocked when Jessica Jones and The Punisher are axed next.
- On the other hand, Netflix have renewed Chilling Adventures Of Sabrina for both third and fourth seasons. The second season will premiere in April 2019.
- The BBC's next Agatha Christie adaptation will be Death Comes As The End with Gwyneth Hughes taking over writing duties from Sarah Phelps.
- BBC3 will air a UK version of Drag Race next year. RuPaul will be a part of this version too.
- Bravo are planning a reboot of Queer As Folk with Russell T. Davies signed on as an executive producer.
- Titans second season will take the originally intended final episode from it's first season and retool as it's opening episode. The show will return in 2020.
- Beverly Hills 90210 is being revived again but this time with the original cast, though several members already appeared in the first reboot.
- Villanelle will battle with conscience in the upcoming second season of Killing Eve.
- Elementary will end with it's upcoming seventh season.
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