Jasmine Blu

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Broadcast Used to Be Weird, Fun, and Take Risks -- What Happened?

1 week ago | tvfanatic.com | Jasmine Blu

Netflix acquired Blindspot, and it’s been a fun series to revisit after it ended in 2010. It was a classic case of NBC genre-bending, adapting a convoluted conspiracy thriller with sci-fi elements into a procedural format for general audience consumption. Broadcast often knows the formula that works best. If you esconce some of the weirdest, most bizarre concepts within a procedural format, it may become a hit.
Blindspot: Who is Taylor Shaw, and What Really Happened to Her?

1 week ago | tvfanatic.com | Jasmine Blu

One of NBC’s most innovative and exciting conspiracy thriller procedurals, Blindspot, has officially arrived on Netflix and has since been trending in the Top 10. It’s no surprise, as the series is positively thrilling, filled with action, and features an engaging mystery that keeps you on the edge of your seat throughout. One of the first mysteries of the series surrounded Taylor Shaw. So, who is she? What’s her connection to Kurt Weller? And how does Jane Doe factor in? We’re breaking it down.
Two Seasons into ER, I Hate Shep So Much You Have to Hear About It

1 week ago | tvfanatic.com | Jasmine Blu

Like many people who became obsessed with The Pitt, it inspired me to go back to the beginning and actually watch one of the blueprints for medical dramas: ER. Yes, shockingly, despite a reputation for watching medical dramas, I never watched ER before. It’s almost blasphemous, as a TV Fanatic. But if there’s anything that may warrant acts of contrition, it’s the slew of profanities and errant thoughts that come to mind whenever Ray “Shep” Shepherd appears onscreen.
Poll: Axed and Outraged -- Which 2024-2025 Cancellation Is the Most Upsetting?

1 week ago | tvfanatic.com | Jasmine Blu

We’ve spoken extensively about how it’s been a brutal season for cancellations. From Broadcast to Streaming, nothing and no one is spared from the hammer when the “Powers that Be” determine that it’s time to pull the rug from beneath fans of a series by swinging a cold, brutal axe that leaves us reeling. It’s time to make your voices heard. We’re eager to know which cancellation has outraged you the most! Which of these beloved series were cut before their prime?
9 One Chicago Prequels That Would Reignite the Franchise

2 weeks ago | tvfanatic.com | Jasmine Blu

It feels like we’re in an era of reboots, revivals, sequels, and prequels. And sure, we can sometimes whine about them, but the truth is, there are many variations of all those above that we’ve come to enjoy. What’s the old adage? “If you can’t beat them, join them.”We’re keen on joining them. Why? Because any diehard fans (or even casual ones) of the Dick Wolf universe know that the man is the King of turning a straightforward procedural into an entire franchise.
Will Doc's Latest Casting Add Depth to Amy's Story or Eclipse It?

2 weeks ago | tvfanatic.com | Jasmine Blu

We cannot wait for Doc Season 2 to hit the airwaves this Fall. It’s been one of the breakout hits of the year, record-breaking and exemplifying everything we love and crave when it comes to broadcast television. Sometimes, it feels like broadcast is dying, but then we have gems like Doc that premiere and give us hope again. If you’ve been following along with our Doc coverage, you know how special this series is to us and how much our fellow TV Fanatics enjoy this series.
Reality TV Ate Itself, and Temu Traitors, I Mean The Snake Slithered Out

2 weeks ago | tvfanatic.com | Jasmine Blu

So, what are we thinking? Will The Snake slither its way into your weekly viewing? FOX has been committed to delivering reality TV. Given that they’ve scaled back on scripted shows, it makes sense. We have already experienced some fascinating, albeit frustrating, developments with Extracted, but next on the agenda is The Snake. Is it cringe? Totally. For starters, I swear I listened to every word they were saying, but I still walked away clueless about the actual rules of this game.
Chicago PD Season 12's Near-Perfect Run Stumbles at Finish Line

3 weeks ago | tvfanatic.com | Jasmine Blu

It may sound redundant by now, but Chicago PD Season 12 delivered its most balanced, emotionally resonant storytelling in years. From bold cinematography and risks to complex character arcs, the show proved it still has grit and heart, and that the key to what makes this series so great is the bond amongst a strong, united team. However, while it soared in many ways, the finale missed key emotional beats that fans had waited over a decade to see, and there were some misfires along the way.
Original Chicago Fire Cast: Where Are They Now?

3 weeks ago | tvfanatic.com | Jasmine Blu

You already know how much we love the One Chicago universe here. But naturally, there’s always a soft spot for Chicago Fire in particular, as it’s the mothership and the strongest of the pack, leading to two successful spinoffs (and Chicago Justice, which NBC tragically canceled before its time). Chicago Fire has been smoldering hot since its debut in 2012, and as we head into its fourteenth season, the series has only proven that it has many stories still left to tell.
Found Isn't Finished Yet: What We Need in Season 3 (So Save It)!

4 weeks ago | tvfanatic.com | Jasmine Blu

Fans of Found have been waiting with bated breath as Warner Bros. continues to shop the show around. While we wait, there’s one truth we can’t ignore: this series isn’t finished telling its story. And if (when!) a third season gets picked up, there’s so much ground left to cover, so many characters whose stories aren’t finished, and so many truths that still haven’t come to light. Join us as we explore everything we need to see from a third season.