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Jason Ritter Talks Bond With John’s 8 Simple Rules Costars
Jason Ritter is still close with his late dad John Ritter‘s 8 Simple Rules costars.
“I see them all the time,” the Matlock star, 46, exclusively told Us Weekly in a recent interview. “They are super supportive of my stepmom [Amy Yasbeck]’s foundation, The John Ritter Foundation for Aortic Health.”
In 2003, John was on set rehearsing for 8 Simple Rules when he suddenly began experiencing heart attack-like symptoms. He was rushed to a nearby hospital and diagnosed with an aortic dissection, which the Mayo Clinic defines as a tear in the inner layer of the aorta, the body’s main artery. The actor was taken into surgery but pronounced dead hours later at the age of 54.
The 8 Simple Rules cast took a brief hiatus from filming season 2 of the sitcom in the wake of the tragedy. Ultimately, ABC executives and the show’s producers decided to write off John’s character, Paul Hennessy. In the “Goodbye” episode, which aired later that year, Paul’s wife, Cate (Katey Sagal), received a phone call informing her that he had collapsed and died in a grocery store, leaving her and their three teenage kids, Bridget (Kaley Cuoco), Kerry (Amy Davidson) and Rory (Martin Spanjers), to pick up the pieces.

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“In some weird way, especially with Kaley, Amy and Martin, it almost feels like we all lost the same dad at the same time,” Jason told Us. “He was such a wonderful set dad to them. They clearly love him so much, and so do we. It kind of bonded us forever in a way. And Katey Sagal is also just so lovely and wonderful.”
While TV reboots and revivals have become increasingly popular in recent years, Jason admitted he has “never talked” to the 8 Simple Rules cast about staging a reunion.
“As a fan, I would love to see that,” he said before wondering, “Would it be too sad and strange?”

Katey Sagal, Amy Davidson, Kaley Cuoco, John Ritter, Billy Aaron Brown and Martin Spanjers Robert Mora/Getty Images
After Us suggested Cuoco, 40, Davidson, 46, Spanjers, 39, and Sagal, 72, join Matlock instead, Jason smiled and replied, “That would be amazing! I would like to see all four of those people on Matlock.”
Jason was the eldest child of John and the Three’s Company alum’s first wife, Nancy Morgan. John also shared daughter Carly, 44, and son Tyler, 41, with Morgan, in addition to son Noah, 27, with Yasbeck.
ABC canceled 8 Simple Rules in 2005 after three seasons, largely due to ratings slipping in the wake of John’s death.
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Harry Styles Reflects On Friends He Lost
Life has looked very different for Harry Styles over the last few years. While the singer continues to fill arenas during his “Together, Together” tour, he recently admitted that grief and personal loss have quietly reshaped his world behind the scenes.
During an emotional performance in Amsterdam, Styles reflected on losing friends, navigating public grief, and trying to rediscover joy after heartbreaking changes in his life.

Harry Styles surprised concertgoers in Amsterdam when he paused during a live performance to speak candidly about the emotional struggles he has faced away from the spotlight.
The former One Direction star admitted the last few years had brought both happiness and heartbreak, especially after losing people close to him.
“There are some wonderful things that happened to me and there were some difficult things that happened to me,” Styles told the crowd per the Daily Mail.
The emotional confession came months after the tragic death of his former bandmate Liam Payne, who died in October 2024 after falling from a hotel balcony in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Reports later revealed alcohol and cocaine were found in Liam’s system at the time of his death.
Styles’ words during the concert suggested the grief has remained heavy long after the headlines faded. “I lost some friends over the last couple of years,” he admitted while reflecting on his time away from public life.
The singer explained that stepping back from constant attention gave him time to process painful moments more deeply.
“For me, having some time to let these big moments happen, I have realized how fragile, beautiful, wonderful, hard, gross, inspiring all of the things life can be,” he shared.
He concluded, “I hope being in this room together tonight, we can create some good energy together.”
Harry Styles Reflects On Life After Liam Payne’s Death
Although Harry Styles did not directly mention Liam Payne during the Amsterdam show, he has spoken openly before about how deeply the loss affected him.
In an earlier interview with DJ Zane Lowe, Styles described the emotional confusion that came with grieving someone who shared such a unique life experience with him.
“It’s so difficult to lose a friend. It’s difficult to lose any friend, but it’s so difficult to lose a friend who is so like you in so many ways,” he explained.
Styles also admitted that he struggled with how public grief becomes when someone famous dies.
“I think there was a period when he passed away where I really struggled with acknowledging how strange it is to have people own part of your grief in a way,” he said.
The emotional pressure surrounding Payne’s death became difficult to separate from the public’s expectations.
“I have such strong feelings around my friend passing away,” Styles continued. “And then suddenly being aware of a desire from other people of you to convey that in some way, or it means you’re not feeling what you’re feeling, you know?”
Styles Says Grief Changed His Entire Perspective

The emotional experience appears to have reshaped how Harry Styles views life moving forward.
During the interview, he reflected warmly on the kind of person Liam Payne had been throughout their years together in One Direction.
“I saw someone with the kindest heart who just wanted to be great,” Styles said.
He also admitted that Payne’s death forced him to reevaluate his priorities and future in a much deeper way than before.
“What happened was a really important moment for me in terms of taking a look at my life and being able to say to myself, ‘OK, what do I want to do with my life?” Styles explained.
Styles Questions How He Wants To Live

The singer continued questioning how he wants to spend the years ahead.
“How do I want to live my life?” he asked. For Styles, the answer became tied to honoring the people he has lost rather than becoming trapped in sadness. “And I think the greatest way you can honor your friends who pass away is by living your life to the fullest,” he said.
The emotional honesty has only strengthened the connection many fans already feel toward the singer, especially as he continues returning to the stage while privately carrying grief.
Harry Styles Quietly Planning New Future With Zoë Kravitz

Away from the emotional conversations surrounding grief, Styles’ personal life also appears to be entering a new chapter.
The singer is reportedly planning a small winter wedding with fiancée Zoë Kravitz after their whirlwind romance.
According to Page Six, the couple may hold an intimate ceremony in the United Kingdom around Christmas, with only close friends and family present.
The pair were previously rumored to be considering a lavish wedding in Paris or the French Riviera, but plans now appear to have shifted toward something quieter and more personal.
A source told the outlet, “I know for a fact Zoë would want to do something in New York because of her dad Lenny, so if anything it’s going to be two weddings.”
The insider added, “Dad still lives in downtown [Manhattan]. It could be at the Fouquet’s Hotel. If she does two [weddings] it would be one in London and one in New York.”
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Daniel Suarez Dedicates Coca-Cola 600 Race Win to Kyle Busch
Daniel Suárez is dedicating his third career win to the late Kyle Busch.
“This weekend, it just means more than just the race. With everything that has been happening with Kyle,” Suárez, 34, said while being interviewed for Sports on Prime after the race. “This one really means a lot.”
The Coca-Cola 600 — which took place at Charlotte Motor Speedway in North Carolina on Sunday, May 23 — was the first NASCAR race following Busch’s shocking death.
News broke on Thursday, May 21, that Busch had been hospitalized with a “severe illness” and would not be participating in Sunday’s race. Later that same day, NASCAR announced that Busch had died. He was 41.
“We are saddened and heartbroken to share the news of the passing of Kyle Busch, a two-time Cup champion and one of our sport’s greatest and fiercest drivers,” the organization announced via social media on Thursday. “We extend our deepest condolences to the Busch family, Richard Childress Racing and the entire motorsports community.”

Suárez was one of the drivers who took to social media with a tribute to Busch after news of his death.
“In 2015, I used to call Kyle once a week for his help and guidance as I started going to racetracks for the first time,” he shared on Instagram. “He gave me a hand when I was brand new to this. I am in complete shock. I am thinking of his family during this incredibly difficult time. Much love amigo.”
A rep for Busch’s family confirmed to NBC News on Saturday, May 23, that he died from pneumonia that progressed “into sepsis, resulting in rapid and overwhelming associated complications.”
Sunday’s race was an emotional one with Busch’s family, including his wife Samantha Busch and brother Kurt Busch, in attendance at the Coca-Cola 600.
Samantha, 39, broke down in tears before a moment of silence was held in her late husband’s honor.
“Samantha, I want you to know that this sport stands with you, and that you and your children are NASCAR family forever,” the announcer told the crowd as Samantha hugged son Brexton, 11. “Everyone gathered here, everyone behind you, everybody watching on TV, and all those people up in that grandstand are your family, and we’ve got you.”
The announcer concluded, “Kyle Busch is NASCAR. He was one of a kind and there will never be another, and I’d ask everybody now to join us in a moment of silence for Kyle.”
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Kendall Jenner And Jacob Elordi Flaunt ‘Very Affectionate’ Display
The sparks between Kendall Jenner and Jacob Elordi are only getting stronger!
Kendall has been spotted out on a romantic evening with her new partner, Elordi, amid growing rumors about their relationship.
The high-profile pair showcased a very close connection during a recent dinner date in a wealthy California neighborhood. However, the public outing arrives alongside intense speculation from industry insiders regarding the underlying motivations behind their new romance.
The 30-year-old runway star and the 28-year-old Oscar-nominated actor enjoyed a late-night meal together on Sunday evening in Montecito, California, the same area where the television personality purchased a six-acre equestrian property for $23 million last year.
Inside the restaurant, the couple stood close to each other while joined by another pair for the evening.
According to an eyewitness, Jenner was “very affectionate” with her new partner, wrapping her arm around him and playfully touching his hair as they dined late into the night, per Daily Mail.
The cozy display follows recent reports that suggested the actor might have an alternative motive for pursuing a relationship with a member of the famous family. Sources claim he is highly driven by fame and is actively trying to establish himself as the ultimate leading man in film and television.
Insiders also noted that if this pairing develops into a long-term relationship, it would mark a significant elevation from his previous romance with influencer Olivia Jade Giannulli, whose public standing suffered due to the college admissions scandal.
The Couple Recently Went On Vacation Together

The cozy California dinner date between the two comes shortly after they were spotted in Hawaii on vacation.
According to The Blast, an insider revealed that the tropical vacation completely accelerated their bond, making their emotional connection significantly stronger and much more serious than the runway model had originally anticipated.
Sources also noted that Jenner did not expect to develop such deep feelings for her new partner so quickly, but the island vacation completely changed the dynamic for the couple.
“They got super close on that trip, and it definitely made their connection stronger. It’s becoming a lot more serious than she expected,” the source noted. The insider added that she is “really happy right now and loves how easy things feel.”
The Two Have Reportedly Been Seeing Each Other For A While

The serious nature of their relationship after the tropical vacation makes perfect sense, given the secret history of their romance.
Although the public only recently witnessed their connection when they were seen kissing at Justin Bieber’s Coachella post-show party, the pair has reportedly been together for a much longer period.
The Daily Mail reported that the supermodel and the actor have already been dating for more than two months, having officially become an item back in early February.
A source noted, “They have been together for a couple of months already, and it’s going well.”
Kylie Jenner Reportedly Sparked The High-Profile Match

Their bonding was heavily aided by the fact that both stars spent considerable time in Los Angeles at the start of the year. Surprisingly, it was Kylie Jenner who reportedly played matchmaker for the couple.
She spent time around the actor during the award season marathon, where he was nominated for “Frankenstein” and her partner, Timothée Chalamet, was nominated for “Marty Supreme.”
The younger sibling reportedly took a liking to him and encouraged her sister to pursue the romance, per The Blast. Although the runway star had been friends with the actor for years and hesitated to move him out of the friend zone, her sister’s dominant energy pushed her to take the leap.
This strategy worked perfectly, as the four of them reportedly grew incredibly close during early dates hosted at the model’s house near Beverly Hills, where the new couple realized they got along well.
Jacob Elordi Faced Backlash Over Festival Absence

The gradual development of Kendall’s and Elordi’s romance away from the spotlight has now drawn unexpected attention to the actor’s professional schedule.
The actor raised eyebrows after pulling out of the Cannes Film Festival amid widespread reports that he was recovering from a broken foot. At the time, the public assumed the star was sidelined by a legitimate injury that legally prevented him from traveling to France for the prestigious cinematic gathering.
However, public reaction shifted very quickly after new photos emerged showing him vacationing in Hawaii with his new girlfriend, The Blast reported.
The actor appeared entirely carefree during the tropical getaway, and critics online immediately focused on the fact that there was no visible orthopedic boot, cast, or any sign of a recovery. This led to backlash from fans who began to question the genuineness of the actor’s actions.
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90s Sci-Fi Series Is The Only One That Could Get Away With The Raunchiest Robot In Existence
By Jonathan Klotz
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There are two things that every sci-fi fan has grown to expect: One, every list of “Sci-fi shows cancelled after only one season” will include Firefly at the top of the list, and two, Lexx will forever be considered the raunchiest sci-fi series of all time. The low-budget Canadian show goes further than any of its 90 contemporaries, and nothing sums that up better than the robot crew member, 790. Every sci-fi show had to have an alien, robot, cyborg, an android, or some combination of all of them; only Lexx would decide an obsessive lovebot should be a regular part of the crew.
Lexx’s Weirdest Crewmember

790 starts the series running the Lusticon designed to turn Zev into a loveslave before succumbing to the brainwashing himself after a cluster lizard eats his body. Zev is the first person he sees, so he falls madly in love with her. That by itself would be enough of a problem, but it also means that he hates everyone else.
For the first two seasons of Lexx, 790 hates Stanley. Stanley stands in the way of getting Xev, so while the robot uses his vast intellect for good (or uh, however good the crew of the galaxy’s most powerful weapon would be at that moment), he doesn’t like talking to anyone but Xev. Jeffrey Hirschfield, as the voice of 790, was able to get away with some truly unhinged dialogue including “If I only had an arm, I’d be more than just a head. If I only had an arm, I would strangle Tweedle dead!” and the delightful prose, “On a branch there is a fruit / Plump and ripe for sucking / In a bed there is a Xev /hot and right for…”
790 Never Changes Only The Target Does

Over the course of Lexx, 790 shows absolutely zero personal growth and development. The only change comes in Season 3, when he’s killed and rebuilt, falling in love with Kai instead of Xev, transferring his love and hatred, respectively. The obsession with Kai goes so far that 790 enters his villain arc, leading him to start working with Prince to undermine the crew of the Lexx. This also lets Hirschfield deliver the line, “29 hours of necrophilia-filled fun!” which no other sci-fi series would ever include. Not even on the writer’s room whiteboard.
790 is a large part of the reason why Lexx has a devoted cult following even today, decades after it came to an end. This is the type of unhinged, psychotic, insane, downright weird character that would never be a regular part of any Star Trek or Stargate. Only Farscape could possibly handle a character like 790.
Zev/Xev, as the sexualized, hot chick on a spaceship, is such a classic trope that Galaxy Quest made fun of it, yet what 790 does is far more subversive: he talks about it. Constantly. 790 doesn’t know the concept of personal space, doesn’t care about being respectful, and talks like the comments under any social media thirst trap. You’re not supposed to do that, yet Lexx shines a spotlight on the degenerate behavior and never actually lets 790 win, or even get away with any of his schemes.
Lexx is a strange show filled with sex, innuendos, and horrible characters, but it’s aware that the characters are horrible people. If that’s your type of humor, it’s well worth streaming the show on Tubi.
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Stephen King’s Haunted Medical Drama Series Is Going To Be Lost Forever
By Jonathan Klotz
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Throw a rock and you’ll hit a Stephen King adaptation. Welcome to Derry, The Shining, IT, Carrie, Misery, Rose Red, there’s over 80 films alone, and nearly as many television shows. It’s understandable that some would fall through the cracks. Kingdom Hospital is a unique case since it’s adapting a Dutch series, The Kingdom by Lars von Trier, but the version that aired on ABC in 2004 was developed by King. You can tell because now the haunted hospital is located in Maine, or rather, you would be able to tell, if it was streaming anywhere.
Kingdom Hospital Is Stephen King Working Through Some Trauma

The other clue that Stephen King was involved is the addition to the story of Peter Rickman (Jack Coleman, you know him from Heroes), an artist trapped in a coma following a car accident. Unconscious, Rickman is trapped between the worlds of the living and the dead, which as it turns out, Kingdom Hospital is very, very haunted. King was only a few years removed from the horrible accident that nearly killed him, and you can tell he’s still working through some of the trauma.
King kept Kingdom Hospital close to the source material. There’s secret organizations, a dark history tied to the land the hospital is built on, and plenty of medical scenes that would seem normal in any hospital drama. There’s hook ups, or rather attempts, turns out that morgues don’t make for a great dinner date, white collar crimes, professional jealousy, everything found in a medical drama, but there’s also headless corpses, a giant anteater demon-thing, and a world-ending catastrophe that must be stopped.
The series ran for only 13 episodes, and it tells a complete story. Kingdom Hospital was never going to be an ongoing series. That’s a good thing considering the uneven tone of the show which feels like it’s missing something. There’s not enough comedy despite some offbeat setups, and never enough horror even with the multiple hauntings. By sticking to the middle it’s a perfectly fine series that’s entirely unremarkable in anyway.
A Creative Swing And A Miss

Considering the quality of some Stephen King adaptations, unremarkable puts it above about a dozen of them that are downright horrible, yet watching Kingdom Hospital will make you think everything, from the story to the individual performances, is slightly off. Audiences at the time thought the same, with the pilot debuting to anemic ratings before the whole series was delayed because of the NBA Finals, leading to it limping to a conclusion in the dregs of Summer.
Kingdom Hospital’s tone and pacing is off-base and there’s not a lot of demand for the series online these days. It at least dared to try something different. Putting a layer of supernatural insanity on top of the staid medical drama is a formula that should work. The biggest problem behind the series wasn’t Stephen King, a man who tends to go further with an idea whenever possible, but the network: ABC. Network television only lets you get away with so much, and in this case, it wasn’t nearly enough.
Kingdom Hospital is available on an out-of-print DVD, but is otherwise off every streaming service thanks to its complicated production. Lars Von Trier owns part of it, there are multiple companies and international broadcast rights involved, all of that is even before trying to clear the licensing hurdles for the music. If it’s ever available again, clear out 10 hours from the schedule and binge. A creative miss will always be more amusing than another creatively bankrupt procedural or derivative mess we’ve seen hundreds of times.
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“Patch Adams” star Monica Potter says Robin Williams was 'extremely sensitive'
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Monica Potter and Robin Williams costarred in the 1998 comedy-drama about a medical student who uses humor to treat patients.
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CBS Is Fast-Tracking Taylor Sheridan’s ‘Yellowstone’ Follow-Up After Record-Breaking First Season
On May 15, 2026, Taylor Sheridan brought the Yellowstone franchise back to the small screen with the successful premiere of Dutton Ranch, which earned strong reviews from critics. Starring Kelly Reilly and Cole Hauser, the pair reprise their roles from the mothership series as the iconic duo Beth Dutton and Rip Wheeler. With the series still a long way from its Season 1 finale, scheduled for July, now seems like the perfect time to share the exciting news about another Yellowstone follow-up that broke a nine-year record just weeks after its premiere.
Having premiered on March 1, 2026, Marshals is the most-watched network original series premiere without a football lead-in since 2017’s Young Sheldon series premiere, according to Nielsen data shared by CBS. The neo-Western drama’s opener also ranks as CBS’ most-streamed episode ever on Paramount+. These wins prompted a quick renewal after only two episodes, with the premiere date still under wraps. While that hasn’t changed, reports confirm a release window for Marshals Season 2, teasing an earlier arrival than fans may expect.
That said, Marshals will return with its second season this fall on CBS,most likely in September or October — though the network has yet to set an exact date. This is quite different from Season 1’s schedule, which began in March 2026, but given the show’s success, CBS was compelled to move the return up to a fall premiere. Nevertheless, Marshals will keep its air day and time when it returns for its sophomore run, with episodes airing on Sundays at 8/7c. Furthermore, Season 2 is expected to have more episodes than Season 1, but an exact count has not yet been revealed.
What Happened in the ‘Marshals’ Season 1 Finale?
Marshals Season 1 came to an end less than 24 hours ago, and in the episode titled “Wolves at the Door,” an assassination attempt against Broken Rock Chairman Thomas Rainwater (Gil Birmingham) leads Kayce Dutton (Luke Grimes) to step in, literally bringing the danger to his own doorstep. With the stakes higher than ever, the team works to uncover the truth of who’s behind the attack and what their goal is. The season, as expected, ends on an immense cliffhanger, leaving fans eager for a quick Season 2 arrival, which a series star has given a hint about. Speaking recently to Collider, Logan Marshall-Green, who portrays Kayce’s team leader, Cal, revealed that Season 2, Episode 1 of Marshals, which was about to begin filming at the time of the interview, will be a “massive” one.
Stay tuned to Collider for the premiere date of Marshals Season 2.
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2026 – 2026
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Spencer Hudnut
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Spencer Hudnut, Tom Mularz, Dana Greenblatt
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RHORI’s Rosie Woods Breaks Down the Work She’s Gotten Done
Real Housewives of Rhode Island star Rosie Woods DiMare responded to plastic surgery questions, revealing that she’s “never” gone under the knife.
“Lots of questions about the work I get done so here it is,” Rosie, 35, captioned an Instagram Story post on Saturday, May 23. “Botox.. everywhere. If there’s a spot on my face that we can freeze.. I do it.”
Rosie noted to followers that she’s gotten Botox in “odd places,” like “jelly rolls under my eyes, Nefertiti neck lift and Barbie tox in traps.”
Once a year, she’ll get “one full syringe” of filler in her lips and previously got chin and jaw filler.
“It’s mostly metabolized at this point,” she said. “I don’t plan on doing more.”
Rosie added, “I got a little cheek/ temple filler a few weeks ago because as l age my face is hollowing out. But again just a little not very noticeable to [the] naked eye.”
The Bravo star noted that she gets “monthly hydrafacials” and has a “medical grade skin care plan” as well.
Rosie also told followers that there are a few procedures she wants to try in the future.
“IPL laser is great for dark spots. I plan to do my face and neck when I have a free week to recover,” she wrote. “I’m planning on doing micro needling for texture soon too. Again I just need a few days of downtime to recover.”
Rosie added, “I really want to try sculptra to rebuild collagen so I’ll show you guys that when I do it.”
Rosie explained that she’s down to try “any skin tightening laser” on her face.
“Big game changer was actually just losing baby fat in my face as I age,” she added. “And the Ozempic does also help with that lol.”
Rosie concluded her note with a message that she “hope that helps” followers who keep asking.
Rosie made her Bravo debut alongside the other RHORI stars last month.
She made headlines along costar Kelsey Swanson earlier this month after the May 17 episode showed the two women getting into a near-physical altercation.
For those who missed it, Kelsey and Rosie had bad blood going into the season. Things escalated when Kelsey claimed Rosie was lying about the renovation on her house. The women eventually squashed the drama, but things eventually heated up again.
Kelsey arrived at Rosie’s house to give her a haircut with a fake police siren blaring, making a joke about the home renovation. Rosie, meanwhile, did not find this funny.
During the RHORI after show, Kelsey stated that Rosie should learn to “take a joke.” Rosie, of course, felt differently.
“I couldn’t even wrap my head around this was happening,” Rosie recalled. “And she’s like, ‘What? It was funny.’”
New episodes of The Real Housewives of Rhode Island premiere Sundays on Bravo.
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Apple TV’s 95% RT Sci-Fi Just Got a Major Clue About It’s Future Ahead of Season 2
Murderbot is just getting started on Apple TV, but its source material, The Murderbot Diaries, is likely approaching the finish line. The half-hour science fiction series starring Alexander Skarsgård premiered last summer to immediate acclaim, and Season 2 is filming now. Meanwhile, the latest novel in the series by author Martha Wells debuted earlier this month. At the time, Wells told interviewers that she might choose to end the series in its next installment, giving fans plenty of room to theorize and speculate about what the future holds. There’s no telling where this dystopian space odyssey will go next, but having the end in sight could still shed some light on the pacing and emotional stakes ahead.
The Murderbot Diaries consists of five novellas, four short stories, and three novels, including the new Platform Decay, which went on sale on May 5. Ahead of its release, Wells told Polygon that she is only on contract for one more book in the series, and “that may be the last book.” She said that she has no particular endpoint in mind for the story or the world it takes place in, only for the titular protagonist, and she feels Murderbot has developed quite a lot in these eight books.
‘Murderbot’ May Be Writing Its Final Diary Entries
Wells candidly admitted that she has never planned The Murderbot Diaries as an epic space opera. The series has compelling worldbuilding and sci-fi elements, but its focus has always been more personal and character-driven. Still, Wells told Polygon that she has been setting up some climactic moments in the last two books, and those will still pay off. Once they do, Wells doesn’t see much reason for to carry on with Murderbot’s personal story, noting that “it’s in a really good place. Its attitude and what’s happening [in its mind] is very, very different from” the earlier books.
All of this is speculative due to Wells’ creative process. She admitted that she hasn’t outlined or planned any of these stories too far in advance, allowing the characters and stories to take her where they want. She also sees this series as somewhat episodic — back in 2017, in an interview with The Verge, Wells described the first four Murderbot Diaries books as their own story arc separate from the latter ones. That flexibility is part of what makes the TV adaptation so unique.
It also means Wells isn’t committed to ending the series and leaving the door closed forever. In an interview with Reactor this month, she said that whether her next Murderbot Diaries book is the last one or not, “it will certainly be the last one for a while. I do want to take a break from it and maybe try something else.” Again, she emphasized that it depends largely on Murderbot’s personal mental state when that book is finished, as that’s the guiding light of the entire series.
As for the actual content of that big finale, Wells didn’t share any major spoilers and fans probably wouldn’t want them if she did. However, the author did mention that she has always wanted to bring the story back to Preservation, the planet where Murderbot’s friends live. However, even that isn’t set in stone, as she said she will only go there if there’s “enough room in the book to get everything done” and “if I can come up with a good idea.”
What Does This Mean for ‘Murderbot’ on TV?
The Murderbot TV series has a distinct way of faithfully adapting Wells’ writing while still fitting interesting twists in. However, with only one season out so far, that approach could change — especially if the show gets to continue for many more years, as fans are hoping. As it is, the show’s half-hour dark comedy format and its inscrutable tone surprised some viewers, and it shifted the emphasis on some characters and elements. Wells commented on this in her Reactor interview while giving her one and only hint about what’s coming in Season 2. She praised the show’s interpretation of the in-world soap opera The Rise and Fall of Sanctuary Moon, and promised that fans will see a lot more of it in the second season of Murderbot.
There is room for more drastic changes down the line, and fans might be more open to them than they are with other book adaptations given how much good will the show has already banked. For one thing, the show doesn’t need to stick to one book per season — Murderbot Season 1 adapted the first novella in the series, All Systems Red, but when it eventually gets to the full-length novels, it may need more time. This could mean expanding the run-time or episode count, or it could simply mean splitting up the story across multiple seasons. Meanwhile, the show might struggle to work in material from the short stories, especially those that don’t center around Murderbot itself.
This could even be a case where fans would welcome the show’s writers working in some original material. As Wells said, there’s no grand overarching narrative to work towards, which means no delicate house of cards to disrupt and less pressure to prioritize certain set pieces and plotlines. As long as the show focuses on Murderbot’s development and its quest to find community, it will be sticking to Wells’ vision. The series’ episodic nature makes it uniquely suited to TV adaptation in an age where books are dominating the TV medium.
Hopefully the team behind Apple TV’s Murderbot continues to push the envelope in one way or another, and hopefully other writers and producers will follow their lead and experiment with their medium more in the years to come. Wells’ Murderbot Diaries series is available now in print, digital, and audiobook formats. Murderbot is streaming now on Apple TV, and Season 2 is filming now.
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May 15, 2025
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Apple TV+
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Aurora Guerrero, Roseanne Liang
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The Murderbot Diaries
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Andie MacDowell Uses This $18 L’Oreal Face Moisturizer
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At 68, Andie MacDowell looks like she’s been let in on some cosmic skincare secret the rest of Us missed. It has something to do with those signature silver curls, luminous complexion and the way she radiates the same warmth she did in Four Weddings and a Funeral three decades ago. So when she casually name drops products she actually uses on her face, we pay attention. And it turns out her go-to moisturizer costs less than $20.
MacDowell recently opened up to InStyle about her current skincare routine, and her loyalty to one specific drugstore brand might surprise you. “I used the Revitalift line for years, but now I use Age Perfect,” she told the magazine. The L’Oreal Paris ambassador isn’t just slapping her name on products she doesn’t touch. She actually uses the stuff, and she’s a particular fan of the eye cream, the night treatment and the facial moisturizer that’s been quietly winning over Hollywood.
Get the L’Oreal Paris Age Perfect Rosy Tone Moisturizer for $18 at Amazon! Please note, prices are accurate at the date of publication but are subject to change.
MacDowell isn’t the only A-lister in this affordable moisturizer‘s corner. Jane Fonda and Helen Mirren reportedly use it, too, which is essentially the holy trinity of aging-gracefully icons cosigning a $18 jar of cream.
What makes this particular formula click with mature skin is that it was designed specifically to tackle issues that happen as collagen production slows down: dehydration, wrinkles, uneven texture and that flat, washed-out look that creeps in over the years. The rosy-tone formula isn’t marketing fluff. The cream adds a subtle warmth back into the complexion, the kind of natural flush that used to show up on its own and now needs a little encouragement.
With over 7,500 five-star ratings on Amazon, shoppers have gotten genuinely emotional about their results. A shopper in her 50s raved, “This moisturizer is amazing. It restores your skin elasticity, provides subtle glow good for all skin tones and can be used with any other product on your face.”
That last part matters. Nobody wants a moisturizer that picks fights with their serum.
The texture is rich without being greasy, layers easily under makeup nicely and sinks in fast enough that you can actually get out the door. Pat on the cream after cleansing, give it a minute to settle and go. No 12-step routine, and no $300 serum chaser required. Just a jar of cream that three of the most photographed women over 60 happen to keep on their bathroom counters.
Plus, there’s MacDowell’s endorsement, which hits home because she’s never pretended to be 25. She talks openly about embracing where she is in life. So when she says she uses Age Perfect, the message isn’t ‘this will turn back time.’ It feels more aligned with ‘this works for the skin I have right now.’ That’s a refreshing pitch in a category that usually traffics in panic.
For anyone tired of testing every new launch with a celebrity face on the box, there’s something genuinely satisfying about a popular drugstore product that’s been hiding in plain sight at the drugstore this whole time. MacDowell, Fonda and Mirren knew, but now the secret’s out!
Get the L’Oreal Paris Age Perfect Rosy Tone Moisturizer for $18 at Amazon! Please note, prices are accurate at the date of publication but are subject to change.
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