Inside Line: Scoop on NCIS Crossover, 9-1-1, NCIS: LA, Legacies, The Flash, Wheel of Time, Riverdale and More!
Is 9-1-1‘s Buck still a baddish boy? Has Riverdale bomb bonded “Barchie”? Is Chicago Fire‘s Sylvie a goner? Read on for answers to those questions plus teases from other shows. (Email any brand-new Qs to InsideLine@tvline.com.)
Is there anything to tease about Buck’s storyline in the second half of 9-1-1 Season 5? –Jamie Lee
Remember when Buck used to be the firehouse’s resident wild card, constantly full of surprises? Having seen 9-1-1’s spring premiere, we can confirm that the 118’s reformed bad boy still has a few tricks up his sleeve. We’re not guaranteeing that you’re going to like what he does, but you’ll definitely be entertained.
What should we expect from Riverdale‘s Archie and Betty when the show comes back? We know they survived the bomb, so will that experience bring them closer together? — Minnie
TVLine got an early look at Sunday’s midseason premiere, and we can confirm that the bomb planted by Hiram decimated Archie’s house, but it only brings him and Betty closer together… in very unexpected ways. (Emphasis on “very.”) Plus, Veronica makes a big decision that may come back to haunt her, Cheryl makes a big transformation and Toni and Fangs make a big announcement.
Loving FBI: Most Wanted‘s Hana and Ortiz as roomies. Anything ahead for them? –Steph
“We know where that’s going…,” executive producer David Hudgins teased when we delivered your Q. “We love them as roomies as well, and [what’s next for them] is definitely something that is being discussed in the writer’s room.”
Any news on when Netflix will air the final Manifest season? –Marie
Due to be delivered in multiple parts (of a quantity and frequency TBD!), the supernatural drama’s farewell flight is on track to take off “late this year.”
Any new information on the NCIS and NCIS: Hawaiʻi crossover (airing March 28)? –TTE
Though NCIS‘ Torres and Knight will both make the trek to Hawai’i, it turns that one of the agents wasn’t initially invited. Torres gets a call from Jane Tennant (played by Vanessa Lachey) to come to Hawai’i when she gets a lead on a case they once worked on together, so he hops a plane to the Aloha State — alone. “But of course, Nick being Nick, we know he likes to get into a bit of trouble..,” Katrina Law told me in an upcoming video Q&A you won’t want to miss, “so Parker sends Jess over to make sure the case files get there — and also to make sure Nick doesn’t get shot!”
Any info on Daniela Ruah and Eric Christian Olsen’s episode of NCIS: LA? –McKenzie
The episode that Ruah directed and ECO wrote, which is penciled in for a May airing, finds the NCIS team working with DEA Agent Talia Del Campo (returning guest star Mercedes Mason) to track down a missing whistleblower who was going to testify for the Mexican government against gun manufacturers that were targeting cartel members.
Any word on when Season 3 of Discovery of Witches will be on AMC? –Sheryl
I hear there are no plans, at this time, for a linear cable run.
Any early buzz on Season 2 of The Wheel of Time? –Jeff
Be careful what you ask for! Because although Loial apparently was not slain at Padan Fain’s hand, characters would be wise not to buy any green bananas (or whatever the produce of choice is in that realm. “More characters will die in the show than in the books,” showrunner Rafe Judkins told TVLine, “because we cannot carry a cast of 2,000 actors for seven seasons!”
Any scoop on whether Poppy Drayton will be back for Season 4 of Charmed? –Angel
The Charmed Ones are being sent down many different paths in Season 4, but it doesn’t look like any of them lead back to Poppy Drayton’s Abigael. The character’s storyline was deliberately wrapped in Season 3, and there are currently no plans for her to return. As co-showrunner Joey Falco told a fan on Twitter, “A lot of shows will never admit this, but sometimes actors just want to move on with their lives, so you make story choices to help them do that, rather than stand in their way.”
Will Legacies‘ Landon be coming back from Limbo this season? –Mark
The answer, straight from showrunner Brett Matthews, is… “Yes and no.”
I have been trying to find out from the History Channel if there is going to be a Season 3 of The Secret of Skinwalker Ranch. They have been very non-committal. Can you shed any light? –Judy Rose
I am hearing that a new season is coming “soon.” Also, I now know there is a TV show called The Secret of Skinwalker Ranch! (Star Wars spinoff, I presume…?)
Anything on The Walking Dead? —Jim
Not only does Sunday’s “Warlords” (9/8c on AMC) feature a guest-star turn by Michael Biehn of The Terminator and Aliens fame, it introduces a new heavy whose viciousness is matched only by their efficiency — and who may ultimately make Lance look like Mr. Nice Guy by comparison.
At the beginning of The Flash Season 8, Caitlin told Barry that she was open to starting dating again, then we got the news that Robbie Amell will reprise his role as Ronnie in two episodes. What is known about all this? –ClariceLight is about to be shed on Caitlin’s evolving love life, though it’s unclear if dearly departed Ronnie will somehow enter back into it. Speaking with TVLine recently, Upload star Amell said, “It was really nice to be back [on The Flash]. Most of my stuff is with Danielle [Panabaker], and it was great to see her. We both have kids now, so it was really great to just catch up. And obviously, I have some stuff with Grant [Gustin]…. It was really great to get to go back and kind of do something fun, which you’ll see.”
Anything you can share about Ripley? Pretty please? –DG
The Showtime drama based on Patricia Highsmith’s quintet of Tom Ripley novels, starring Dakota Fanning (The Alienist) and Andrew Scott (Fleabag), is on track for a 2023 premiere.
Chicago Fire’s Brett (played by Kara Killmer) will come back from her visit with Casey, right..? –Meg
Rest assured, Sylvie is not gone for good, and will be back.
Any info on what can we expect from Season 5 of Dynasty? –Edin
How about some good news for Fallon and Liam? Last season was pretty rough for the couple — what with her cheating on him before getting shot and all — but it looks to be smooth sailing ahead for “Falliam” in Season 5. In fact, this Friday’s episode (The CW, 9/8c) finds Fallon making a major decision about their relationship. And fans will approve.
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looks like malivore or one of the golem landons is coming back to legacies
If Toni and Fangs announce they are getting married I will literally vomit
Any news on Nancy Drew being renewed? We need the Drew Crew back!
Rumor is Nancy Drew, might get renewed for a final season. Let’s hope this is true.
I do, but I hope it’s more than one season. My kids and I love it. We need the Drew Crew on our screens for several more seasons!
Two unrelated questions.
1st. Why are there no soap opera stars on the talk shows? You would think the stations would want to promote their own shows.
2. What is up with all these stations showing old sitcoms episodes. Sometimes 16 or more a day of the same show. The Hallmark channels, GAC, Freeform, etc. All good shows but you can watch a whole series in less than a week.
Those old sitcoms are cheaper than producing new shows or getting the rights for more recent ones.
What happened to Carter season 3? It was renewed by WGN/Canadian partners then I guess canceled at a later date…
Ooohhh, good question! I like Carter..
YES! I’ve been wondering about Carter
That NCIS Hawaii crossover looks good
CBS is doing it to try luring more NCIS viewers to NCIS: Hawaii. In at least one case, they will fail miserably.
I am not sure why they push this show it is awful and will never be like other ncis shows I will not watch another episode of the show
Also not to happy with the original NC I s since Mark Harmon left rather watch old episodes
I agree –obviously.there are some people who (for various reasons) do not care for NCIS Hawai’i and probably never will.That’s OK everyone has different tastes.
I kinda love that whenever Dysnaty is brought up there is an insane tidbit to talk about lol
Whoever put that man in charge of the Wheel of Time should be shot, or at least fired. I was holding out hope that season 2 might be better than season 1. I didn’t think it could be worse. I stand corrected.
Season 2 is like 8 or 9 months away from airing, and you already hate it? I’ve never seen such silly overreactions to a show before, y’all are a crazy bunch
The books were great, so I was really looking forward to this series. Other than character names, it doesn’t bear a lot of resemblance to the books. He thinks his ideas are better than Jordan’s. He should have created an original series and left this one for someone who respected the original material.
Someone should be shot because they made a TV show you don’t like? Chill man. It’ll get rebooted in 20 years anyway just like everything else. And it’s not like the books are going anywhere
I’d be surprised if “A Discovery of Witches” doesn’t get a run on the AMC Channel as the previous 2 did both in summer and since it’s the final season. A lot of us, including myself can’t get another streamer at the moment. Also they did have DVD releases too so if worse case I can’t get it from the library.
Season 3 can’t compare to the book, especially since they chopped it from the original 10 episodes to 7.
Discovery of Witches is on AMC plus – they have a free 7 day trial.
I got the free trial and watched the third season of seven episodes in a week.
You can also go through Roku and get a free trial of amc plus through roku.
Keep me informed on everything Charmed
I’m more intrigued on Amanda’s love life right now on Dynasty and whether she’ll meet a certain prince anytime soon?…if the show follows roughly the same timeline as the original series it’s based on. Also why I hope it gets a season 6 (even if it’s a final one) as I’m expecting a certain wedding to once again be the setting for a major Dynasty Season 5 finale cliffhanger.
Sucks about Abigail on Charmed. She was one of the best characters on the show.
Pur-lease. Abigael was a failure of a character and she is the reason why the show is on life support right now. Because racist showrunners spent more time on her than their own WOC leads. She was a skinny white girl on a show with WOC leads. That is the only reason why SOME people act like she was something special. She was not. They should have killed her mid S2. The show might have actually had a chance.
Super annoying if they don’t air the third season of Discovery of Witches when they aired the others! Hopefully it’s summer like the others and they just haven’t announced
Agree, I will be furious if AMC doesn’t air the final season. It wouldn’t be fair to viewers who don’t have streaming services. But I’m concerned because Lifetime didn’t air the final season of Mary Kills People.
Thanks for answering my FBI MW question!
They’ve kept us waiting so long for Manifest, I’ve lost interest. Will probably just read the recaps.