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Last year, Disney announced a series greenlight for Sofia the First: Royal Magic, a continuation of the hit preschool series Sofia the First. Now, it has been confirmed that several cast members from the original will be returning to the new series, including Broadway's Wayne Brady as Clover, Tim Gunn as Baileywick, Eric Stonestreet as Minimus, Tony Award winner Sara Ramirez as Queen Miranda, and Travis Willingham as King Roland. As previously announced, Ariel Winter will return in the titular role as the voice of Sofia in this new series, which is set to debut in 2026 on Disney Jr., then Disney+. Aimed at preschoolers and their families, the sequel is created and executive-produced by Emmy...

Disney Jr. today unveiled its upcoming slate, which includes the greenlight of two new series, Cars: Lightning Racers, inspired by Disney and Pixar’s Oscar-winning Cars films, with the films’ original cast returning to reprise their roles, and Marvel’s Avengers: Mightiest Friends, the first-ever preschool Avengers series.

Additionally, the network handed an early two-season renewal to Mickey Mouse Clubhouse+ (seasons 2 and 3). The series — a revival of the 2000s animated staple — debuted July 22 on Disney+ as the biggest original Disney Jr. launch on the platform to date and was also the #1 streaming series in average audience for Kids 2-5 in its premiere week, per Nielsen.

The announcements were made by Ayo Davis, President, Disney Branded Television, at the “Disney Jr. Let’s Play!” fan event at Disney California Adventure Park, which will also be taking place at Downtown Disney District in Anaheim, California, throughout the weekend.

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Disney Jr. will take inspiration from the world of “Cars” and “The Avengers” for two new series: “Cars: Lightning Racers” and “Marvel’s Avengers: Mightiest Friends.”

“Cars: Lightning Racers,” which sees Owen Wilson and Larry the Cable Guy reprise their roles from the beloved movie alongside Tony Shalhoub, Cheech Marin, Bob Peterson, John Ratzenberger, Leah Lewis, Yuri Lowenthal and Sheryl Lee Ralph, and “Marvel’s Avengers: Mightiest Friends,” which evolved from “Marvel’s Iron Man and his Awesome Friends,” will both debut in 2027 on Disney Jr. and Disney+.

The new series were unveiled Friday as part of the Disney Jr. “Let’s Play” event, alongside a two-season renewal for “Mickey Mouse Clubhouse+” following a successful first season, with Season 2 and 3 slated for a 2027 and 2028 release, respectively. “Mickey Mouse Clubhouse+” joins returning series “SuperKitties,” which will debut its third season on Sept. 22 on Disney Jr. and Oct. 1 on Disney+.

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The creators of Modern Family have revealed the hidden inspirations behind every major character on the show. From how the characters were named to how a main character’s profession was decided upon, Marc Freeman revealed a lot in his 2020 book Modern Family: The Untold Oral History of One of Television’s Groundbreaking Sitcoms.

It contains conversations with creators Steven Levitan and Christopher Lloyd, and it gives fans a better understanding of how the beloved characters of the sitcom came to life. Since 2009, Modern Family has charmed TV audiences with its hilarious episodes, characters with emotional depth, and more. It has been praised for its groundbreaking portrayal of modern and diverse family structures.

But behind it all lie fascinating creative decisions filled with personal inspirations and unexpected changes that shaped every one of the iconic characters we know today. From the scrapped car stereo mogul backstory to naming the Dunphy...

The following reveals major spoilers from Episode 6 of Dexter: Resurrection titled “Cat and Mouse.”

Dexter Morgan (Michael C. Hall) is taking out serial killers left and right on Dexter: Resurrection, and nobody is safe.

In the show’s freshman season thus far, Dexter has escaped the Grim Reaper and is now living in New York City, where he reunited with his son, Harrison Morgan (Jack Alcott). He’s also connected with some like-minded individuals: Lowell (Neil Patrick Harris), Mia (Krysten Ritter), Gareth (David Dastmalchian), and Al (Eric Stonestreet), brought together by Leon Prater (Peter Dinklage), a mysterious billionaire with a penchant for serial killers.

Although Prater has a rule against his guests offing one another, Dexter can’t help himself. Off the bat, he takes down Lowell in Episode 4, a tattoo collector ready to pounce on a new victim. Next is Mia, a stunning sommelier who seems to follow a killer code,...

Historical Mockumentary Has Viewers Hooked On Netflix ( Photo Credit – Netflix )

Netflix might have slipped something into its lineup that is catching viewers off guard and in the best way. A short, sharp comedy series is gathering serious attention, not with explosions or capes, but with powdered wigs, petty rivalries and a heavy dose of dry humor.

What Is 1670 About on Netflix

The show is called 1670, and it has been quietly winning people over since it dropped in late 2023. It has got eight episodes and a style that feels like it walked straight out of The Office, then took a hard left turn into 17th-century Poland. Instead of modern-day office politics, it dives into the ridiculous world of nobility, small-village leadership and exaggerated historical ambition.

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At the center of it all is Jan Paweł Adamczewski,...

[Warning: The following post contains major spoilers about Dexter: Resurrection Episode 6, “Cats & Mouse.”] Dexter Morgan (Michael C. Hall) found himself in double trouble by the end of the latest episode of Dexter: Resurrection. After Mia a.k.a. “Lady Vengeance” (Krysten Ritter) was arrested for her many murders — and one attempt foiled by Dexter — all of Leon Prater’s (Peter Dinklage) crew went into crisis mode. Charley (Uma Thurman) scrambled to gather and calm — or perhaps just control — his secret friends, while Gareth a.k.a. The Gemini Killer (David Dastmalchian) and Al a.k.a. Rapunzel (Eric Stonestreet) worried she might turn them in and needed to be dealt with. Prater, who was in the middle of a publicity stunt (being interviewed by Lesley Stahl and the like), didn’t seem to disagree. Dexter was not a fan of Gareth’s blasé (and sexist) attitude about Mia, and he was especially disgusted by him after looking at photos ...

Now truly reunited, Dexter Morgan (Michael C. Hall) and his son Harrison (Jack Alcott) can finally begin to rebuild their relationship. But Dexter’s decision to get fellow killer Mia (Krysten Ritter) arrested has drawn the unwanted attention of their secret society’s powerful and enigmatic host, Leon Prater (Peter Dinklage). Can Dexter satisfy his new, dangerous colleagues without sacrificing the humanity he has vowed to protect in his son? Find out on this week’s episode of Dexter: Resurrection.

Spoiler Alert !!!This article contains spoilers for episode 6 of Dexter: Resurrection. Dexter: Resurrection — “Cats and Mouse” — The Recap David Dastmalchian as Gareth in Dexter: Resurrection, episode 6, season 1, streaming on Paramount+ with Showtime, 2025. Photo Credit: Zach Dilgard/Paramount+ with Showtime. Uma Thurman as Charley in Dexter: Resurrection, season 1, streaming on Paramount+ with Showtime, 2025. Photo Credit: Zach Dilgard/Paramount+ with Showtime. Eric Stonestreet as Al in Dexter: Resurrection, episode...

On Thursday August 7 2025, Food Network broadcasts Family Recipe Showdown!

Catch of the South Season 1 Episode 5 Episode Summary

The upcoming episode of “Family Recipe Showdown,” titled “Catch of the South,” promises to be an exciting culinary adventure. Airing on Food Network, this episode features the talented Octavia Spencer alongside expert judge Edgar Dook Chase. Together, they will guide three teams of family home cooks as they dive into the rich world of Southern seafood specialties.

In this episode, the teams will showcase their cooking skills by preparing dishes that highlight the flavors and traditions of Southern cuisine. Each team will bring their unique family recipes to the table, hoping to impress the judges with their creativity and technique. The competition is sure to be fierce, as only two teams will advance to the next round.

In the second round, the remaining teams will face a new challenge. They will be tasked...

Wednesday Season 2 Part 1 Ending Explained(Photo Credit –Netflix)

After years of waiting, Wednesday Addams is finally back in her black couture, turning our dreams into nightmares. Jenna Ortega has returned to reprise her role as Wednesday in the Netflix series. Season 2, part 1, is comprised of 4 episodes, and even though it doesn’t make up for all the excitement, the new crime scenarios will definitely keep you hooked till the end.

For those who don’t know, the storyline of the second season, part 1, revolves around Wednesday returning to Nevermore after the summer break. But this time she is not alone, her brother gets enlisted, and their parents also decide to stay on for a bit. The school has changed, the principal has been replaced, but danger hasn’t subsided yet. A stalker is lurking somewhere, and a lot of bad things are about to happen. Will Wednesday be able to solve them?...

Modern Family is one of the most popular sitcoms of the 21st century, but one star from the show has opened up about leaving Hollywood behind for good. Modern Family debuted on September 23, 2009, on ABC, and ran for 11 seasons. The show was well-regarded by audiences and critics alike, with nearly every season of Modern Familybeing received well.

Many people miss Modern Family, which currently holds an 85% fresh score on Rotten Tomatoes from critics and an audience score of 90%. The comedy series earned 85 Emmy nominations in total during its time on the air from 2009 to 2020, and won 22. Modern Family stars Ed O'Neill, Sofía Vergara, Julie Bowen, Ty Burrell, Jesse Tyler Ferguson, Eric Stonestreet, and more.

Burrell, who plays real estate agent, magician, and family man Phil Dunphy in Modern Family, took a step back from the glitz and glamour of Hollywood and relocated from Los Angeles to Salt Lake City directly...

The Young & The Restless Spoilers: Kyle’s Confession to Claire & Nikki’s Request to Jack Shake Things Up ( Photo Credit – CBS )

The previous episode of The Young and the Restless saw Victor and Nikki arguing about family matters, especially his insentence to control Claire’s relationship. Jill and Billy shared a heated exchange about Cane. And then lastly, Phyllis protected her interests to ensure that her motives were safe.

The drama has been massive over the last couple of weeks but there’s lots more on the way for avid watchers of the soap opera. Here’s what fans can expect from the August 6, 2025, episode of The Young and the Restless when they tune in to CBS to watch the daytime drama set in Genoa City.

The Young & The Restless Spoilers: August 6, 2025

The episode on Wednesday sees Victor giving Audra her walking papers. It was expected that the...

Steven Soderbergh’s The Knick Becomes a Streaming Sensation — Here’s Where to Watch in India ( Photo Credit – Prime Video )

Oscar-winning filmmaker Steven Soderbergh is widely known for directing several acclaimed films such as Erin Brockovich (2000), Ocean’s Eleven (2001), The Informant! (2009), and Contagion (2011), to name a few. His 2025 release Black Bag, starring Cate Blanchett and Michael Fassbender, is considered one of the best spy thrillers in recent times.

However, one show from his directorial filmography flew under the radar for many viewers, and it has now become a global streaming hit. We’re talking about The Knick, a critically acclaimed yet often overlooked period medical drama starring Clive Owen. It is currently ranked among the most popular shows on HBO worldwide, according to FlixPatrol. Read on to learn what the show is about and where to stream it in India.

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Days Of Our Lives Spoilers ( Photo Credit – X )

The previous episode of Days of our Lives saw Chad catching Julie off guard. On the other hand, Sarah gave Marlena some upsetting news. Cat started training with Rafe to get ready for her new role. Gabi bonded with Xander and then last but not the least, Susan got under Johnny’s skin.

The drama is ongoing as the courtroom battle continues. Avid watchers of the soap opera will have lots to look forward to. Here’s what the fans can expect from the August 6, 2025, episode of Days of our Lives when they tune in to Peacock to stream the daytime drama revolving around Salem.

Days Of Our Lives Spoilers: August 6, 2025

The episode on Wednesday features Abe reassuring Paulina. With the trial ongoing, there is a lot of doubt and worry in the air. Paulina is more than anxious, worried, and stressed about what will happen.

Modern Family Cast & Character Guide: Who Played Who in the Hit Sitcom ( Photo Credit – Facebook )

Sitcoms have ruled the American television space for decades and Modern Family continues to remain one of the most popular. Here’s which actors played which beloved characters on ABC’s successful sitcom series.

Modern Family: Cast & Character Guide Ed O’Neill as Jay Pritchett

Jay is the patriarch of the Pritchett family. He is Gloria’s husband as well as Claire, Mitchell and Joe’s father. He is also the stepfather of Manny. Jay starts off as an uptight, homophobic and misogynistic character later grows. He is the former CEO of Pritchett’s Closets and runs Dog Beds By Stella.

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Gloria hails from Colombia and is a strong, independent and loud woman. She loves shopping, is...

On Thursday July 31 2025, Food Network broadcasts Family Recipe Showdown!

Team Tailgate Season 1 Episode 4 Episode Summary

The upcoming episode of “Family Recipe Showdown,” titled “Team Tailgate,” promises to be an exciting culinary competition. Airing on Food Network, this episode features the talented Octavia Spencer and judge Edgar Dook Chase. They will challenge home cooks to showcase their best handheld tailgate specialties, perfect for any game day gathering.

In this episode, the teams will need to think creatively and prepare dishes that are not only delicious but also easy to enjoy while cheering for their favorite teams. The excitement builds as the cooks strive to impress both Octavia and Edgar with their unique takes on classic tailgate food. From sliders to wraps, viewers can expect a variety of tasty handheld options.

As the competition heats up, two teams will rise to the top and move on to prepare a special dish. They...

Tomorrow, Netflix is premiering Leanne, a new sitcom. Some will think of this as a vehicle for stand-up comic Leanne Morgan, which is fair: It is her name in the title, she’s credited as a co-creator and the show revolves around her character, also named Leanne, navigating a midlife split from her longtime husband Bill (Ryan Stiles). Some will categorize it among the many multicam sitcoms for which its co-creator, Chuck Lorre, is known, including Two and A Half Men, The Big Bang Theory and Dharma & Greg. But discerning viewers will have marked “New Kristen Johnston show” on their calendars as soon as Morgan, during her guest co-host stint, threw to a preview clip on Today’s fourth hour.

For any who doubt whether Johnston should always be considered a headliner — including in Leanne, where Johnston’s character Carol is undeniably the sidekick to her sister, the show...

Fresh from her appearance at San Diego Comic Con, Krysten Ritter is opening up about her “major career moments” this year.

Ritter is currently starring as sommelier and serial killer Mia Lapierre, aka Lady Vengeance, in Showtime’s Dexter: Resurrection. On Thursday, she was part of a panel at Sdcc for the show, appearing alongside co-stars Michael C. Hall, David Zayas, James Remar, Jack Alcott, David Dastmalchian, and executive producers Clyde Phillips and Scott Reynolds. New episodes drop Friday nights on Paramount+ with Showtime.

She will also reprise the fan-favorite role of Jessica Jones in the Disney+ series Daredevil: Born Again for Season 2, which is currently in production. Ritter first played the character in the eponymous Netflix series, which ran for three seasons from 2015 to 2019.

(L-r) David Dastmalchian, David Zayas, Jack Alcott, Michael C. Hall, Krysten Ritter and James Remar attend Showtime’s “Dexter: Resurrection” Press Line during 2025 Comic-Con International:...

Dexter: Resurrection Episode 4 saw the introduction of 4 new sinister serial killers. Episode 4, titled “Call Me Red”, aired on July 25, 2025, where Dexter (Michael C. Hall) infiltrates a dinner party. At the dinner, we are introduced to Krysten Ritter’s Mia or Lady Vengeance, Eric Stonestreet’s Al or Rapunzel, Neil Patrick Harris’ Lowell or the Tattoo Collector, and David Dastmalchian’s Gareth or the Gemini killer (via Vulture).

Lady Vengeance, as the name suggests, hunts down sexual predators; Rapunzel or the ponytail guy has an inclination toward picking victims with ponytails because of unresolved mommy issues; the Tattoo collector collects the tatted skins of his victims, and the Gemini Killer is a Zodiac analog, and by far the most serial killer-esque of the lot.

Dexter poses as “Red” and observes the elite gathering as he debates killing one of the killers. Here’s a recap of the bizarre dinner party hosted by the NYC billionaire,...

We’re four episodes into Dexter: Resurrection, and things are really starting to heat up. Episode 4 gave us just enough chaos and tension to keep us guessing, and introduced a whole new batch of serial killers for Dexter to acquaint himself with - one of whom already found his way onto Dexter's table.

I was recently able to catch up with series newcomers Krysten Ritter (Jessica Jones; Daredevil: Born Again), Eric Stonestreet (Modern Family; The Secret Life of Pets), and David Dastmalchian (Ant-Man and the Wasp; Late Night with the Devil) to talk about jumping into this wild world of blood and murder. They opened up about their twisted new characters, how they bring a different kind of energy to Dexter’s story, and why this season feels like the perfect mix of fresh blood and old-school Dexter vibes - and, of course, how they'll do their best to avoid Dexter's wrath.

Dexter: Resurrectionstar David Dastmalchian may have only just crossed paths with Dexter Morgan, but the show’s new villain has teased a major twist to come. Serving as the franchise’s second sequel series, and the continuation of 2021’s Dexter: New Blood, the franchise’s latest chapter sees Michael C. Hall’s titular anti-hero drawn into a secret society of serial killers.

During the new show’s fourth episode, Dastmalchian is introduced as the quietly unassuming Gareth, aka the Gemini Killer. Other members of the society include Krysten Ritter’s Lady Vengeance, Neil Patrick Harris’s Tattoo Collector and Eric Stonestreet’s Rapunzel.

Appearing at the Dexter: Resurrection panel at this year’s San Diego Comic-Con, for which ScreenRant was in attendance, Dastmalchian suggested that his character will eventually present an unexpected challenge for Dexter. He also hinted that there will also be a twist involved that he...

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Spoiler Alert: The following article contains major spoilers for Dexter: Resurrection Episode 4.

The fourth installment of Dexter: Resurrection finally assembles its complete ensemble, introducing the principal antagonist, Leon Prater (Peter Dinklage), a wealthy philanthropist orchestrating the inaugural gathering of a sinister, clandestine society.

This episode, titled “Call Me Red,” presents Michael C. Hall’s Dexter adopting the guise of another serial killer as he encounters kindred spirits of his own dark persuasion. Much like the consequences he endured when forging alliances with Arthur Mitchell and Miguel Prada, he is compelled to seek connection, ignoring every caveat. This union tightens the story’s grip as multiple threads intertwine with increasing stakes.

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Dexter‘s creator is revealing a surprising fact about one of the cast members!

During the Dexter Resurrection panel at San Diego Comic Con on Friday (July 25), Dexter creator Clyde Phillips revealed that Eric Stonestreet had previously auditioned for the original 2006 series.

The Modern Family actor plays the role of serial killer Al Jolly on Dexter Resurrection, but he nearly had a very different role.

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“A thousand years ago when we first started this show, Eric Stonestreet came in, and he was a working day-player actor,” Clyde said during the panel. “He came in to audition to be one of the victims of Brian Moser. And he didn’t get the job. The next week, the week he would have been working for us as a victim of Brian Moser, he went and auditioned for Modern Family.”

According to Clyde, turning him down for...

Who would’ve thought that Dexter Morgan could be a social butterfly?

In Episode 4 of Dexter: Resurrection, Dexter infiltrates a luxurious dinner party while under cover as Ronald “Red” Schmidt, aka the Dark Passenger. After being picked up by Uma Thurman’s Charley, he arrives at the beautiful estate of Leon Prater (Peter Dinklage), a man who’s obsessed with serial killers, so much so that he collects their trophies and keeps them in his museum-like corridor. Prater has pieces like John Wayne Gacy’s clown costume, Jeffrey Dahmer’s bloody fridge, Charles Manson’s guitar, and even more notably,...

Warning! Spoilers ahead for Dexter: Resurrection season 1, episode 4, "Call Me Red"

Michael C. Hall's latest victim in Dexter: Resurrection shares what it was like to be under his knife. Three years after Dexter: New Blood's divisive ending, Dexter: Resurrection story picks up with Hall's infamous serial killer as he goes to New York City to follow his son, Harrison (Jack Alcott), and try to protect him from afar.

Once in NYC, Dexter murders another serial killer who was using the moniker of the Dark Passenger. As Dexter was against anyone else using that title, he killed the Dark Passenger, only to find an invitation to a dinner party for serial killers.

Dexter takes his place and meets other killers who are played by celebrity guest stars. Dexter: Resurrection's cast includes Uma Thurman as Charley, Krysten Ritter as Mia Lapierre/Lady Vengeance, Neil Patrick Harris as Lowell/The Tattoo Collector,...

[This story contains major spoilers from Dexter: Resurrection episode four, “Call Me Red.”]

After a brief bout of death, Michael C. Hall’s Dexter Morgan has wasted little time getting back into the business of killing.

Four episodes deep into showrunner Clyde Phillips’s Dexter: Resurrection, the titular serial killer has already put a couple of fellow killers under the knife — with plenty more still to go, based on what he uncovers in this latest outing, “Call Me Red.” The episode sees Dexter posing as the late Red Schmidt, alias “The Dark Passenger,” a New York City killer whose name just so happens to be the same as Dexter’s own internalized code. Taking on the guise of Red, Dexter infiltrates a clandestine meeting of the serial killer minds, hosted by Leon Prater, a massively wealthy serial killer admirer played by Peter Dinklage. Prater, working alongside security operative Charley (Uma Thurman), regularly assembles a cadre...

Spoiler Alert !!!!!The following contains spoilers for Dexter: Resurrection Episode 4!!

The latest episode of Dexter: Resurrection brings up a new lineup of serial killers that Dexter meets at Leon Prater’s convention, including Eric Stonestreet’s Al. Best known for playing the vivacious and fun-loving Cam in the hit sitcom Modern Family, the actor is taking a darker turn in the Showtime hit as he embodies a serial killer.

And immediately after his debut, Al has also drawn comparisons with one of the most notorious Dexter antagonists so far, Arthur Mitchell, aka the Trinity Killer, a blood-thirsty killer hiding in the guise of a normal family man.

Stonestreet is honored by the comparisons, as he told TV Insider, “I even appreciate being mentioned in the same sentence as the Trinity Killer.” However, he also noted that despite the apparent similarities, there remains one aspect that makes his character ‘very unique’ for the Dexter-verse.

We’ve been taking our time entering this new phase of life for Dexter (Michael C. Hall) and Harrison (Jack Alcott). The first episode was about setting the stage, the second about setting a new normal, and the third about getting to work. If that was the opening, this week’s fourth episode, “Call Me Red,” took the action into high gear. Let’s dive into a gripping new episode of Dexter: Resurrection! Spoilers Below.

A unique dinner party

As we ended last week, Dexter dispatched with Red (Marc Menchaca) and learned he’d been invited to a special gathering. The gathering promised to connect him to people with similar proclivities. This piqued Dexter’s interest as he saw it as a way to take more bad actors off the board. He’s returned to his old ways with a flourish, feeling more himself.

After taking a chance, he decides...

After giving in to his bloodlust, Dexter Morgan (Michael C. Hall) has finally regained his persona as the Dark Passenger, stealing an invitation for a serial killer-exclusive dinner along the way. Meanwhile, the police are hotter on Harrison’s tail than ever before. Will he be caught? What will Dexter do with his invitation? Find out below.

Spoiler Alert !!!This article contains spoilers for episode 4 of Dexter: Resurrection. Dexter: Resurrection — “Call Me Red” — The Recap

Dexter, now wearing the same masking technology utilized by Ronald Schmidt, formerly the “Dark Passenger,” assumes the identity of Schmidt. Having sliced the fingerprint off of Schmidt’s hand, he glues it to his finger. Harry (James Remar) warns him against going.

L-r: Uma Thurman as Charley and Peter Dinklage as Leon Prater in Dexter: Resurrection, episode 4, season 1, streaming on Paramount+ with Showtime, 2025. Photo Credit: Zach Dilgard/Paramount+ with Showtime. Neil Patrick Harris as Lowell in Dexter: Resurrection,...

Exclusive: Dexter: Resurrection is continues to delight on Paramount+ with Showtime.

The premiere episode has now tallied 4.4M cross-platform viewers in its first seven days, up 41% from the first three days, when about 3.1M had checked out the latest outing in the growing franchise, Deadline can exclusively reveal.

That sets another streaming record for Showtime, once again upping the threshold for the network’s most-streamed series premiere in history. Dexter: Resurrection is also outperforming the premiere of Dexter: Original Sin by about 25% so far.

From showrunner and executive producer Clyde Phillips, Dexter: Resurrection stars Michael C. Hall back in the titular role of Dexter Morgan. A continuation of Dexter: New Blood, the series takes place weeks after Dexter Morgan (Hall) takes a bullet to the chest from his own son, as he awakens from a coma to find Harrison (Jack Alcott) gone without a trace.

Realizing the weight of what he put his son through,...

Modern Family is my breakfast show, you know what I mean? I watch it every day with breakfast, to set the tone for the rest of the day. That’s how much I love and revere every character in it. When I heard the news of the Modern Family spinoff being cancelled, I had bittersweet feelings about it.

I would have been excited about seeing Mitch and Cam in the Missouri setup, but I would have missed the rest of the family a lot. Let’s get into what happened and why the Mitch and Cam story, which was so close to being developed, didn’t happen.

Modern Family Spin-off: The Missouri Poster Boys That Got Cancelled Before They Began

Modern Family finally said goodbye to grieving fans in the year 2020, with Mitch(Jesse Tyler Ferguson) and Cam (Eric Stonestreet) moving to Missouri to be with Cam’s side of the family.

Managing over 750 storylines of a sitcom show sounds terrifying, doesn’t it? Well, Modern Family sure did it throughout its eleven seasons. Yep, you heard it right. Of course, that’s a massive challenge for the showrunners- balancing dozens of characters, their evolving relationships, and intertwining arcs, which all require incredible focus and creativity.

And no, it wasn’t just about writing funny moments; it was about keeping the story consistent, meaningful, and engaging across hundreds of episodes. As creator Steven Levitan perfectly described it (via The Paley Center for Media),

You’re thinking so hard it’s, you know, like doing a math problem while doing a Rubik’s Cube.

Well, that kind of intense multitasking went into every episode, as the team worked to give each character a distinct voice and arc. Despite the complexity, the show perfectly managed to deliver heartfelt humor and relatable stories that resonated...

When the milestone family sitcom Modern Family came to an end five years ago, there were inevitable rumors about spinoffs. Modern Family ends with most members of the central extended family taking off on different adventures, potentially setting up spinoffs focused on one or multiple Og characters in a new setting.

As the older kids of the Dunphy-Pritchett-Tucker clan prepare to travel for school, work, and leisure, Claire (Julie Bowen) and Phil (Ty Burrell) talk about spending some time on the road, and Cam (Eric Stonestreet) and Mitch (Jesse Tyler Ferguson) are moving out to Missouri with their kids for Cam's new job, and to be closer to his family.

This last development was the most likely starting point for a Modern Family spinoff, but the series never came to fruition. In a recent interview with Collider, star Julie Bowen mentioned this spinoff that never happened. While Bowen has "no...

Dexter Morgan is back and is ready for some more kills in his new bloody adventure “Dexter: Resurrection.”

Just when we thought we’d lost our conscientious killer, here he comes ready for a new start, and of course, some new victims. Well, in his eyes, they deserve their fates. And heck, for us “Dexter” fans, we deserve this new spinoff — especially when you’re adding top-notch talent like Uma Thurman And bringing back O.G. cast members like David Zayas.

And coming back into the fold to serve as showrunner and executive producer is Clyde Phillips, who served as the showrunner on each “Dexter” series. Michael C. Hall also serves as executive producer along with Scott Reynolds.

Check out everything you need to know about how to watch below.

When does “Dexter: Resurrection” premiere?

“Dexter: Resurrection” had a two-episode debut at 12:01 a.m. Pst Friday, July 11 on Paramount+ Premium,...

When one has enjoyed a long, storied career in acting, there comes a time when they notch up several iconic roles to their name. Shawn Hatosy’s career fits that bill, and he has earned his first ever Emmy nomination for his role in HBO Max's medical drama, The Pitt, where he plays Dr. Jack Abbot. Following his nomination, Hatosy sat down with Deadline to discuss his most iconic characters over the years. One of them resides in the Dexter television series.

In recent times, the television franchise has been revived with Dexter: Resurrection bringing back the most notorious serial killers to life. Developed by Clyde Phillips, the new show brings back Michael C. Hall as the titular Dexter Morgan, with the show serving as a sequel to Dexter: New Blood and Dexter. The off-shoot has also featured cameos from John Lithgow as Arthur “Trinity Killer” Mitchell, and Jimmy Smits as Miguel Prado.

“Talk about a killer debut,” nine out of 10 news stories on this topic will begin.

The Dexter: Resurrection premiere drew 3.1 million global cross-platform viewers in its first three days, representing a 46% larger audience than what the Dexter: Original Sin prequel series opened to last December.

The return of grown-up Dexter also delivered the most-streamed premiere in Showtime history, putting up 44% bigger numbers than Original Sin, and marking a 76% improvement on Dexter: New Blood (circa November 2021).

TVLine readers gave the premiere an average grade of “A”; get Michael C. Hall’s take on the surprise cameos and see what Jack Alcott (who plays Harrison) said about the season’s gruesome first kill.

“Dexter: Resurrection delivered an electrifying performance that not only rekindled a fiercely devoted fanbase but also captivated a new generation of viewers — shattering records with Showtime’s most-streamed premiere ever,” Chris McCarthy, President of Showtime/MTV Entertainment, said in a statement. “This triumph underscores the lasting impact of this iconic franchise, brought to life by Michael C. Hall’s unparalleled portrayal and [showrunner] Clyde Phillips’ visionary creative leadership.”

A continuation of New Blood, Resurrection takes place weeks after Dexter Morgan (played by Hall) takes a bullet to the chest from his own son, as he awakens from a coma to find Harrison (Alcott) gone without a trace. Realizing the weight of what he put his son through, Dexter sets out for New York City determined to find him and make things right.

Closure, though, won’t come easy. “When Miami Metro’s Angel Batista (David Zayas) arrives with questions, Dexter realizes his past is catching up to him fast,” the series synopsis reads. “As father and son navigate their own darkness in the city that never sleeps, they soon find themselves deeper than they ever imagined – and that the only way out is together.”

Dexter: Resurrection also stars Uma Thurman as Charley, Ntare Guma Mbaho Mwine as Blessing Kamara, Kadia Saraf as Detective Claudette Wallace, Dominic Fumusa as Detective Melvin Oliva, Emilia Suárez as Elsa Rivera, James Remar as Dexter’s father Harry, and Peter Dinklage as Leon Prater. Guest stars include Neil Patrick Harris, Krysten Ritter, Eric Stonestreet and David Dastmalchian, as Lowell, Mia, Al and Gareth.

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Television’s favorite serial killer returned to the small screen yet again on Friday with the premiere of Dexter: Resurrection, which came out of the gate swinging with a promising audience tally over the weekend.

The premiere episode scored Dexter: Resurrection 3.1M cross-platform global viewers, up 46% from the debut of Dexter: Original Sin, per Showtime parent company Paramount Global. Two episodes were released on Paramount+ Friday before their cable premiere on Sunday. One new episode will release weekly following that same format.

On Paramount+ alone, Dexter: Resurrection is now the most-streamed premiere in Showtime history, the company says. The streaming audience is up 44% from Dexter: Original Sin and 79% from Dexter: New Blood, per Paramount Global. Specific numbers were not released.

Speaking of the other Dexter offerings, since the premiere of Dexter: Resurrection, franchise consumption is apparently up +132% on Paramount+.

“Dexter: Resurrection delivered an electrifying performance that not only rekindled a...

For a television franchise as influential as Dexter, nothing short of absolute domination on the viewership charts can be considered successful. The franchise returned recently with a new sequel series, titled Dexter: Resurrection. Set in the aftermath of the events shown in Dexter: New Blood, the series finds everybody's favorite serial killer, played by the returning Michael C. Hall, mentoring his now-grown son Harrison in the ways of "the Code," while evading the suspicions of his old buddy, Angel Batista. Although Resurrectiondebuted to positive reviews and impressive ratings, the show seems to have taken a rather unexpected tumble.

According to FlixPatrol, Resurrectioncouldn't find a spot on the Paramount+ top 10 on July 16 and 17. This is astounding, seeing as four dormant Taylor Sheridan shows — Yellowstone, 1923, Lioness, and Tulsa King — found spots on the top 10 list, which was topped by MobLand. Resurrection did, however, score a prime spot on the US charts, where...

On Thursday July 17 2025, Food Network broadcasts Family Recipe Showdown!

Southern Brunch Season 1 Episode 1 Episode Summary

The upcoming episode of “Family Recipe Showdown” titled “Southern Brunch” promises to be a delightful treat for fans of home cooking and Southern cuisine. Hosted by the talented Octavia Spencer and Edgar “Dook” Chase, this episode invites three teams of passionate home cooks to showcase their best brunch dishes inspired by Southern flavors. The competition is sure to be lively and filled with delicious aromas as these cooks bring their family recipes to the table.

In the first round, the teams will work hard to impress the judges with their unique takes on classic Southern brunch items. Each team will have the chance to highlight their skills and creativity, creating dishes that reflect their personal connections to Southern cooking. With the pressure on, the cooks will need to bring their A-game to stand out in this friendly yet competitive environment.

On Thursday July 17 2025, Food Network broadcasts Family Recipe Showdown!

Biscuit Bliss Season 1 Episode 2 Episode Summary

The upcoming episode of “Family Recipe Showdown,” titled “Biscuit Bliss,” promises to be a delightful treat for fans of the show. Set to air on Food Network, this episode features the charming Octavia Spencer and expert judge Edgar Dook Chase as they guide talented home cooks through a culinary challenge focused on a classic Southern staple: biscuits.

In this episode, the cooks will showcase their family recipes for biscuits, each bringing their unique twist to this beloved dish. The competition will be fierce as they strive to impress the judges with their baking skills and creativity. Octavia and Edgar will taste each team’s biscuits, looking for flavor, texture, and that special touch that makes a family recipe stand out.

As the competition heats up, the two final teams will face an exciting twist. They...

Known prominently for his work in shows like Modern Family and Married… With Children, Ed O’Neill’s sitcom legacy is currently dominating the streaming charts on Disney+ and Max. The 79-year-old Emmy-nominated actor has become known for his portrayal of women’s shoe salesman Al Bundy in the classic sitcom, along with no-nonsense patriarch Jay Pritchett in the hit ABC sitcom Modern Family.

And both shows are currently trending on their respective streaming platforms, Max and Disney+, worldwide. According to FlixPatrol, Modern Family currently ranks #3 globally among the Top 10 shows on Disney+.

Meanwhile, his classic hit, Married… With Children continues to appeal to the audience with its sharp, irreverent humor and satirical take on family life, ranking #10 among Top TV shows on HBO worldwide, as per FlixPatrol.

Max And Disney+ Top 10 Shows List Confirm the Comedy Genre Isn’t Dead

In the age of prestige dramas and dark thrillers, and the growing awareness,...

Modern Family helped break TV ground by featuring a married gay couple in primetime, but Jesse Tyler Ferguson’s experience playing Mitchell Pritchett wasn’t all celebration. While the show earned plenty of praise for its progressiveness, Ferguson revealed on his podcast Dinner’s On Me (via Cbr) that some of the most stinging backlash came from the very community he was representing.

“One of the pressures I’ve always felt, specifically after being on a show like Modern Family, where I’m portraying a gay man on a television show, on a network that is as popular as it is. You receive criticism, as you do, with anything you do, but the criticism that I think I heard the loudest was always from the gay community, feeling as if, maybe, I didn’t represent their idea of what a gay relationship was, or a gay man was.”

The comment...

Octavia Spencer is cooking up a new competition series for Food Network called Family Recipe Showdown. The show premiering July 17 sees the Academy Award-winning actress welcome duos composed of relatives to serve their most cherished recipes. Spencer will be joined by resident expert chef Edgar “Dook” Chase with the two sampling these dishes rooted in tradition during the challenges. Chase has been a popular fixture in the Bourbon Street food scene, making the restaurateur a perfect accompaniment to the New Orleans set project. Three teams of home cooks look to impress the pair in a culinary clash from Sunday brunch to a biscuit bake off. From there, two pairs go on to the final round. From there, some of Spencer’s famous friends stop by as guest judges in each of the eight episodes to decide the $10,000 winner. Among them include Jessica Chastain, Danielle Brooks, Eric Stonestreet, Tina Knowles, Kandi Burruss,...

It would seem like the "dark passenger" missed the boat. The latest revival of the landmark series Dexter, Dexter: Resurrection, debuted recently to mostly positive reviews. It's the third time that the series has been brought back after its original run, which ended with an infamously lackluster finale in 2013. Dexter: Resurrectionhad a decent start on Paramount+, but it has already surrendered its crown to the wildly popular crime drama MobLand. Headlined by Tom Hardy and executive produced by Guy Ritchie, MobLand concluded its debut season weeks ago, but it remains a force to be reckoned with on the Paramount+ charts.

Not only did it beat Dexter: Resurrection on July 14, according to FlixPatrol, it also out-performed Taylor Sheridan's platform-defining hits Yellowstone, 1923, Lioness, and Tulsa King, all of which found spots on the top 10 list. Dexter: Resurrection took a tumble, and dropped to the fifth spot. Headlined by original star Michael C. Hall,...

Jesse Tyler Ferguson starred as Mitchell on the hit series Modern Family, playing a gay man who is married to Cameron (Eric Stonestreet) and is accepted by his family. But throughout the years, Ferguson has had to answer for people thinking that there is something wrong with this character, and Ferguson recently opened up about feeling the pressure from fans to not be a stereotypical gay man in the series. Ferguson was on his own podcast, Dinner's On Me with Jesse Tyler Ferguson, and spoke about feeling the pressure of playing Mitchell.

"One of the pressures I've always felt, specifically after being on a show like Modern Family, where I'm portraying a gay man on a television show on a network that is as popular as it is," he said. "You receive criticism, as you do with anything you do, but the criticism that I think I heard the loudest...

Before Modern Family became the beloved sitcom it is today, finding the perfect Haley Dunphy was crucial, and Sarah Hyland literally had it from the start. Yep, from her effortless comedic timing to her “I just rolled out of bed but still slay” vibe, she embodied the teenage chaos that made Haley unforgettable.

Creator Steve Levitan recalled the casting moment with Emmy TV, saying,

We were down to two Haleys… I don’t know what it was, she just looked believable to me. You’d stick that BlackBerry in her hand and she became my daughter. And plus, those eyes—they’re so expressive and she’s adorable… There’s not a fake moment in her performance. It just rings true.

Hyland’s Haley wasn’t just a pretty face with a phone obsession, she was sweet, chaotic, and sneakily sharp underneath all the mall trips and boy drama. Whether...

Modern Family’s one risky move that almost re-wrote Manny’s character was giving him Asperger’s syndrome. To all those thinking about it, this wasn’t just clickbait, but a notion that was conceived to be told. The showrunner, Steve Levitan, from his personal story, considered this thing for Manny’s character.

In an interview with Emmy TV Legends (via FoundationINTERVIEWS) the creator said,

We talked a lot about Manny for a while. Manny was going to have Asperger’s, because that was a subject that I was really fascinated by. I went who better to frustrate Jay, and we worked, we played around with that for a long time and and the fear was it got too serious, that it would be tough going down the line.

The idea was discussed for a while, and it was thought that it could add a new layer to the storyline...

Dexter: Resurrection is the latest revival in the Dexter universe, continuing the story from Dexter: New Blood. Picking up weeks after the shocking conclusion where Dexter survives being shot by his son Harrison, the series follows his journey out of a coma and into a dangerous hunt—for redemption, reconciliation, and survival. With Michael C. Hall reprising his iconic role alongside a stellar cast including Uma Thurman and Peter Dinklage, this season promises intense psychological drama in a gritty new setting. Here’s the full breakdown on what to expect.

Plot Overview:

Following a near-fatal gunshot wound inflicted by Harrison at the end of New Blood, Dexter (Michael C. Hall) wakes from a coma to discover his son missing. Tracking him to New York City, he hopes to heal their fractured bond. But his past refuses to stay buried—Miami transfer Captain Angel Batista arrives with suspicions, and Dexter is...

Frasierhas been dominating Paramount+’s streaming charts lately, but as of July 12, it has succumbed to a nearly 20-year-old serial killer drama in the Top 10. According to FlixPatrol, Dexteris now ahead of Frasier and is in the No. 6 spot in the Top 10 TV shows on Paramount+.Frasier has now dropped two spots to eighth place. The CBS procedural Criminal Minds is in the No. 1 spot currently.

The original Dexter followed Michael C. Hall’s titular character, Dexter Morgan, a serial killer by night and a forensics specialist by day. Throughout its eight-season run on Showtime from 2006 to 2013, Dexter won four Emmy Awards, and Hall was nominated for seven acting Emmys.

In addition to Hall, Dexter starred Jennifer Carpenter, David Zayas, James Remar, and Luna Lauren Velez.Dexter spawned three spinoff series, Dexter: New Blood, Dexter: Original Sin, and the new Dexter: Resurrection, which just premiered on Showtime and Paramount+ on...

The cast of Dexter: Resurrection teased that the new season will feature a complicated father-son reunion, Detective Angel Batista's journey for the truth, and Harrison's future. The next chapter of Michael C. Hall's journey as everyone's favorite serial killer sees him survive his near-fatal gunshot wound at the end of New Blood and move to New York City in an attempt to watch over his son, Jack Alcott's Harrison Morgan.

Once there, Dexter Morgan quickly finds himself deep in a unique situation: he has been invited to a gathering of fellow serial killers thanks to rich philanthropist Leon Prater (Peter Dinklage). Those colorful murderers include Uma Thurman's Charley, Krysten Ritter's Mia Lapierre, David Dastmalchian's Gareth, Neil Patrick Harris' Lowell, and Eric Stonestreet's Al.

The Direct sat down with the cast of Paramount+'s latest series, which is now streaming its first two episodes.