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Chicago Fire Says Goodbye to Fan-Favorite Character

1 week ago | thedirect.com | Klein Felt

A fan-favorite character is saying goodbye in Chicago Fire Season 13. This latest season of the hit NBC procedural has seen its fair share of departures. Whether it was this newest exit or Dermot Mulroney's Chief Dom Pascal earlier in the year, fans have been on their toes recently as some of the show's biggest names have taken a bow and left the series. What Happened to Carver on Chicago Fire?
'Chucky' Star Reveals Cancelled Killer Cruise Ship Plans (Exclusive)

1 week ago | thedirect.com | Russ Milheim

Chucky star Devon Sawa revealed a scrapped idea during the multi-season run of his Syfy series that saw the titular killer doll terrorize a wildly unique setting: a cruise ship. Sawa has played multiple characters in the Chucky series streaming on Peacock, each a tentpole of the seasonal location: a pair of twins in a small town in New Jersey, a priest in a church that Chucky brought chaos to, and even the President of the United States in the White House.
Invincible Season 4 Receives Good News Amid Release Hype

1 week ago | thedirect.com | Klein Felt

One of the minds behind Invincible offered fans some good news about Season 4's eventual release, which is confirmed for 2026. Several small tidbits about Season 4 have emerged since its announcement, including villain information and a release window; however, fans remain ravenous for any news about the new episodes they can get.
Chicago Med Season 10 Episode 18 Cast: Guest Stars In 'Together One Last Time' (Pictures) - Georgie Flores, Garrett Ryan & More

1 week ago | thedirect.com | Klein Felt

With only five more episodes left in the season, Chicago Med pulls out all the stops with a guest star-filled cast for Season 10, Episode 18. The NBC medical drama has been no stranger to star-studded ensembles over the years, and Season 10 is no exception.
What Happened to Gary on Port Protection Show - 'Remembering Gary' Tribute Episode Explained

1 week ago | thedirect.com | Klein Felt

Port Protection Alaska star Gary Muehlberger is once again in the spotlight after recent events made audiences question what happened to the reality TV personality. Gary Muehlberger's 'Remembering Gary' Port Protection Tribute Episode Gary Muehlberger is once again a hot topic among Port Protection Alaska fans after a recent episode aired on National Geographic.
The Glass Dome Season 2 Gets Official Update from Netflix Showrunner

1 week ago | thedirect.com | Klein Felt

The showrunner behind Netflix's latest international hit, The Glass Dome, has already shared her thoughts on a potential Season 2. The new Swedish language series is now streaming worldwide on the platform, telling the gripping detective story of criminologist Lejla Ness, who begins a search for a lost child in the same small town where she once abducted herself.
Smoke: Taron Egerton's New Apple TV+ Streaming Show Gets First Look & Premiere Date

1 week ago | thedirect.com | Russ Milheim

Apple TV+'s upcoming series, Smoke, led by star Taron Egerton, who is also executive producing the project, is just around the corner. The series, created by Dennis Lehane (of Black Bird fame), is inspired by true events. It follows a troubled detective and an enigmatic arson investigator as they aim to capture and detain two serial arsonists. Apple TV+'s Smoke will officially premiere the first two episodes of its nine-episode Season 1 on Friday, Jun 27, 2025.
Heat 2 Movie Is Confirmed: Here's Everything We Know

1 week ago | thedirect.com | Klein Felt

The Heat 2 movie is confirmed to be happening, but only a few details about the project have been released to the public. Legendary director Michael Mann announced all the way back in 2016 that he was going to revisit the world of his hit 1995 crime thriller in the form of a follow-up book titled Heat 2. With the book's release in 2022, Mann's plans began to shift, opting to transform this prequel/sequel story from a strictly literary venture into a full-on star-studded blockbuster.
Sneaks Star Keith David on Teaching "Timeless" Lessons to a New Generation Through Animation

1 week ago | thedirect.com | Russ Milheim

Sneaks star Keith David spoke with The Direct's Russ Milheim about his new animated movie, where he plays a Converse sneaker named O.G.The movie follows a world where shoes come to life, move around, and socialize when people aren't watching—like toys in Toy Story. The story follows a misguided designer sneaker in NYC who is forcefully taught about life outside of his velvet-lined shoe box after being separated from his pair in an exchange gone wrong.
FBI Season 7 Episode 18 Cast: Guest Stars In 'Blkpill' (Pictures) - Sprague Grayden, Claire Leyden & More

1 week ago | thedirect.com | Klein Felt

FBI Season 7, Episode 18 featured some exciting new guest stars in its cast, including names like Sprague Grayden and Claire Leyden. The latest episode of CBS's long-running crime drama sent its team of federal investigators into the world of online dating (of all places) after they discovered a group of users killing women who rejected them on the platform. Episode 18 (subtitled "Blkpill") airs on CBS on Tuesday, April 15, setting up the last two episodes of Season 7.