Carissa Pavlica

Pittsburgh

Managing Editor and Critic at TV Fanatic

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NBC Swings the Axe Ahead of Upfronts: Found, The Irrational, and More Get the Boot

6 days ago | tvfanatic.com | Carissa Pavlica

NBC is cleaning house ahead of its 2025 Upfront presentation on Monday, and the casualties are already piling up. The network has canceled multiple series in one fell swoop, with Night Court, Lopez vs Lopez, The Irrational, Found, and Suits: LA all officially off the schedule. And with the day still young, there’s reason to believe more are coming. Let’s break down what’s been cut — and what that says about where NBC is headed next season.
Landman Season 2: Everything We Know

6 days ago | tvfanatic.com | Carissa Pavlica

What’s ahead for one of Paramount+’s most successful new series? Taylor Sheridan’s Landman wasted no time establishing itself as a breakout hit, combining Texas grit with sharp humor and high-stakes drama in the oil fields. With Season 1 wrapped and fans still recovering from that intense finale, it’s time to look ahead. Who’s coming back? What storylines are still dangling in the air? And when can we expect to return to West Texas?
Evolution Season Premiere Review: Swimmer's Calculus

1 week ago | tvfanatic.com | Carissa Pavlica

Critic's Rating: 3.95 / 5.03.95Criminal Minds: Evolution is back, and it wasted no time diving into dark waters — literally. Criminal Minds Season 18 Episode 1 (or Criminal Minds: Evolution Season 3 Episode 1, who really knows anymore?), “Swimmer’s Calculus,” is a haunting, high-stakes season opener that plunges the BAU into the mind of a twisted killer who uses pools as a psychological battleground.
Chicago Fire Season 13 Episode 20 Puts 51 Through the Ringer - And Not Just From the Heat

1 week ago | tvfanatic.com | Carissa Pavlica

Critic's Rating: 3.25 / 5.03.25Any Chicago Fire episode with a synopsis that includes “With the crew stretched thin, a performance efficiency expert evaluates Firehouse 51” doesn’t give me the warm fuzzies. I’m sick of a crew that’s stretched thin. But on Chicago Fire Season 13 Episode 20, cutbacks, curveballs, and crushing disappointments reign.
We Were Liars Trailer Teases a Summer of Secrets and Sinclair Scandals

1 week ago | tvfanatic.com | Carissa Pavlica

Prime Video has unveiled the teaser trailer for We Were Liars, the upcoming mystery thriller based on E. Lockhart’s hauntingly addictive best-selling novel. All eight episodes drop June 18, 2025 — and while the binge model may satisfy the impatient, we’re already mourning the weekly ride this story could have offered.
The Handmaid's Tale Season 6 Episode 7 Review: The Shattered Ones Strike Back

1 week ago | tvfanatic.com | Carissa Pavlica

Critic's Rating: 4.45 / 5.04.45I didn’t expect an episode of The Handmaid’s Tale to punch me in the chest the way this one did. Not today. Not when I’m reckoning with the fact that I’ve been slowly killing myself — little choices, small dismissals of needs, brushing off symptoms, waving off signs. Not when I’m crawling out of that fog and realizing that I’m not fine. Not even close. And then this episode airs.
NCIS Season 22 Finale Review: Secrets, Sociopaths, and a Shocking Goodbye

1 week ago | tvfanatic.com | Carissa Pavlica

Critic's Rating: 4.2 / 5.04.2NCIS wrapped Season 22 with an explosive finale that tied up loose ends with the Nexus cartel and Alden Parker’s long-running search for truth — only to drop viewers into a deeper, darker mystery. And if you’re anything like me, you’re probably still processing it all. It’s one of those episodes that has your brain spinning and your heart a little broken. So let’s dig in. My idea after watching NCIS Season 22 Episode 19 panned out.
Alison Sweeney and Ashley Williams Travel "To Barcelona" For a Double Dose of Romance in June

2 weeks ago | tvfanatic.com | Carissa Pavlica

Hallmark Channel is giving fans two heartfelt reasons to book a return trip to their favorite cozy couch spot — and this time, it has a Spanish twist. Fan-favorite leading ladies Alison Sweeney (Hannah Swensen Mysteries, Days of Our Lives) and Ashley Williams (Notes of Autumn, Falling Together) are teaming up both in front of and behind the camera for not one, but two new original movies.
Ted McGinley Reflects on a Lifetime in Hollywood and a New Chapter with Shrinking

2 weeks ago | tvfanatic.com | Carissa Pavlica

When you speak with Ted McGinley, it quickly becomes clear why he’s still thriving in Hollywood after more than four decades. Behind his easy smile and self-deprecating humor is a scrappy survivor, a man who credits his longevity to resilience, humility, and an unwavering belief in karma. Throughout a career spanning dozens of beloved television shows, McGinley has become a familiar face to generations of viewers.
Need a New TV Obsession? Viaplay’s Chaos Might Be Your Perfect Summer Escape

2 weeks ago | tvfanatic.com | Carissa Pavlica

Summer’s almost here, and you know what that means — your favorite scripted shows are about to start disappearing from your schedule. But before you start rewatching old favorites for the fifth time, why not give something new a shot? Chaos, a Danish dramedy with loads of heart and humor, will air exclusively on Viaplay US starting May 22. It’s exactly the kind of hidden gem that makes TV fun again.