Talk Fuse

    Topic: TV

    TV covers the programmes, creators and industry decisions shaping what people watch, from returning dramas and animated favourites to new adaptations, streaming hits and broadcaster strategy.

    The topic also follows the people and ideas behind the screen, including casting, production changes, audience reactions and the wider cultural impact of television.

    • ‘Psych’s Andy Berman Eyeing Return To USA Network With Procedural ‘Sherlock’s Secretary’

      USA Network is developing Sherlock’s Secretary, a procedural drama from Psych veteran Andy Berman, based on the true story of a woman who answered letters sent to Sherlock Holmes at 221B Baker Street. The premise has her begin solving real mysteries after years of responding to correspondence for the fictional detective, pairing a familiar literary…

    • 7 Forgotten Netflix Horror Movies That Are Perfect From Start to Finish

      Collider highlights seven Netflix horror films it believes have been unfairly overlooked despite being consistently strong from beginning to end. The article argues that streaming-only releases can quickly fade from public attention, even when they are well made, because they lack the cultural impact of a major cinema opening or an established franchise. – The…

    • Justice Smith and Charlie Gillespie join Heated Rivalry’s second season

      Justice Smith and Charlie Gillespie have joined the second season of “Heated Rivalry”, the Canadian romantic drama commissioned by Crave and streamed on HBO Max in the US. Their casting introduces a new storyline from Rachel Reid’s “Game Changers” novels while returning stars Connor Storrie and Hudson Williams continue as the central couple from the…

    • Netflix plans drama series spanning New York Yankees history

      Netflix is to make an untitled scripted drama series about the New York Yankees, charting several eras of the club’s history. The project extends the streamer’s relationship with Major League Baseball and will draw on the legacy of one of North American sport’s most successful franchises. MLB Studios, Jason Bateman’s Aggregate Films and writer-director Josh…

    • Fields of Mistria museum collectables list

      This guide lists the collectables needed to complete the Fields of Mistria museum, organised across archaeology, fish, flora and insect wings. – Donations can be tracked in the in-game almanac, with item tooltips showing whether they have already been donated. – Archaeology items come from surface and mine dig spots, plus fishing, diving, fish traps…

    • The 7 Best TV Shows to Stream This Month

      WIRED recommends seven television programmes to stream this month, focusing on science fiction, technology, politics and culture rather than simply the most popular releases. Its selection mixes landmark series worth revisiting with new animated comedies and darker superhero drama. – Star Trek: The Original Series — Paramount+; highlighted during its 60th anniversary for its cultural…

    • E.W. Scripps CEO Briefs Wall Street On Major Layoffs, Touts AI “Revolution” In Local TV News

      E.W. Scripps is cutting about 12% of its workforce as it restructures its local television business around artificial intelligence, automation and a 24-hour streaming news model. Chief executive Adam Symson said the changes were financially necessary and would preserve fact-based local journalism, though the layoffs highlight the pressure on broadcasters from declining traditional TV audiences…

    • Sherlock Holmes Officially Gets an Adults-Only Reboot Series

      Harry King Television is developing a new adults-only reboot of Sherlock Holmes, aiming to present a different take on the long-adapted detective. The series matters because it will combine new interpretations of Arthur Conan Doyle’s cases with longer, season-spanning storylines. The project is based on Jonathan Sercombe’s book *The Unexpurgated Adventures of Sherlock Holmes* and…

    • Here’s How to Watch ‘WWE Friday Night SmackDown’ Online for Free

      WWE Friday Night SmackDown airs live on USA Network every Friday at 8pm ET/PT, with viewers able to watch through cable or several streaming services. The article is a consumer guide highlighting paid subscriptions and short free-trial options, while noting that some links may earn Billboard commission. – Peacock is presented as USA Network’s official…

    • ‘My Life with the Walter Boys’ Love Triangle Resolved: Showrunner, Cast Weigh in on Long Awaited Pairing, “Brutal” Outcome and What’s Next

      Season three of Netflix’s My Life with the Walter Boys resolves its central love triangle quickly, with Jackie and Alex ending their relationship and Jackie choosing to begin a relationship with Cole. The decision fulfils a long-running expectation among viewers, but the showrunner and cast indicate that the new couple’s happiness is tested as external…