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Your TV Source Roundup: ‘The Pitt’ Renewed, ‘Bridgerton’ Sneak Peek, ‘Euphoria’ Cast Announced, ‘XO, Kitty’ Renewed, ‘Bravo’s Love Hotel’ Teaser, and More!

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Max has renewed The Pitt for a second season. The series starring Noah Wyle will see its first season finale air April 10. The medical drama is a realistic examination of the challenges facing healthcare workers in today’s America as seen through the lens of the frontline heroes working in a modern-day hospital in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Each episode follows an hour of Dr. Robby’s 15-hour shift as the chief attendant in Pittsburgh Trauma Medical Hospital’s emergency room. 

Season four of Bridgerton is coming soon to Netflix. The new season is set to focus on Benedict Bridgerton and his relationship with Sophie Baek, played by Luke Thompson and Yerin Ha. 

HBO announced the returning main cast and new cast starring in season three of Euphoria. Zendaya, Hunter Schafer, Eric Dane, Jacob Elordi, Sydney Sweeney, Alexa Demie, and Maude Apatow return as series regulars. Martha Kelly and Chloe Cherry have been upped to series regulars. Colman Domingo returns as a guest star. ROSALÍA,  Marshawn Lynch, Darrell Britt-Gibson, Kadeem Hardison, Priscilla Delgado, James Landry Hébert, and Anna Van Patten will guest star. 

Netflix has renewed XO, Kitty for a third season. The series is a spinoff of the To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before film franchise. In season two, teen matchmaker Kitty Song Covey is back in Seoul for a new semester at KISS. She’s single for the first time in a long time, and ready for a fresh start: no more meddling, no more drama. Maybe just some casual dating. Emphasis on casual. But she has more to worry about than her love life, as a letter from her mother’s past sets her on a wild journey, and new faces at KISS bring change. As secrets unravel and bonds are tested, Kitty will learn that life, family and love are more complicated than she ever imagined. 

Reality dating series Bravo’s Love Hotel brings together some of The Real Housewives franchise fan favorites, including Shannon Storms Beador (The Real Housewives of Orange County), Gizelle Bryant (The Real Housewives of Potomac), Ashley Darby (The Real Housewives of Potomac) and Luann de Lesseps (The Real Housewives Ultimate Girls Trip: RHONY Legacy) for the ultimate luxurious getaway in the hopes of finding true love. The ladies will head to the Grand Velas Boutique Hotel in Los Cabos, Mexico, where they will mix and mingle with a group of eligible bachelors, each vying for the chance to win their hearts and put the “wives” back in “Housewives.” Joel Kim Booster will serve as host. 

Starz has acquired the rights to “All Fours,” Miranda July’s propulsive, sexy and irreverent novel about a woman at a turning point in her life who embarks on a journey of self-discovery and sexual awakening. The book has captivated readers around the world, sparking a cultural dialogue around female desire, aging and unconventional relationships. 

Two hour special Ringo & Friends at the Ryman premieres March 10 on CBS. The special will celebrate the music and legacy of Ringo Starr through the lens of country music. Taped on January 14 and January 15 at the historic Ryman Auditorium – the “Mother Church of Country Music” – this once-in-a-lifetime event features exclusive performances of Ringo’s solo hits, Beatles classics and tracks from his recently released country album Look Up, produced and co-written by T Bone Burnett. Proceeds from a one-time, all-star performance at The Ryman of “With a Little Help from My Friends” will support the American Red Cross and those impacted by the California wildfires. An all-star lineup of some of music’s hottest names join Ringo onstage, including Sheryl Crow, Rodney Crowell, Mickey Guyton, Emmylou Harris, Sarah Jarosz, Jamey Johnson, Brenda Lee, Larkin Poe, Billy Strings, Molly Tuttle, The War And Treaty, Jack White and more. Together, they reimagine some of music’s most iconic songs, such as “Boys,” “Act Naturally,” “With a Little Help from My Friends,” “Yellow Submarine,” “Don’t Pass Me By” and “It Don’t Come Easy,” blending classic rock with a country twist. In addition to the performances, the special features Ringo reflecting on country music’s influence on his life, The Beatles and his solo career. Guest artists share their personal stories of Ringo’s impact on their music, offering fans a unique look at his legacy. Inspired by T Bone Burnett to explore a new musical chapter, Ringo showcases his extraordinary journey through a country music lens. 

Viaplay has announced its upcoming March slate. Seasons 1-4 of Crime Scene Sweden will begin streaming March 1. The series is a shocking in-depth look into the most heinous crimes and infamous murders in modern Swedish history. Like Tears in Rain premieres March 13. All his life, charismatic and mysterious cult actor Rutger Hauer kept the outside world at arm’s length. Through private, never-before-seen footage, his goddaughter Sanna Fabery de Jonge uncovers his intimate world. Season three of The Beach Hotel premieres March 20. The series returns featuring an expert blend of soap opera and crime drama as well as an all-star Swedish cast. The Hunt premieres March 27. The spine-chilling drama is inspired by the real-life murder of Marianne Vaatstra, a case that gripped the Netherlands for more than a decade. 

Four part series Twitter: Breaking the Bird premieres on CNN March 9. The four-part series follows the insider story behind the meteoric rise and eventual sale of the revolutionary app featuring the voices of the founders themselves. The series features new interviews with co-founder and former CEO Ev Williams and co-founder Biz Stone, who share their personal experiences of how a group of idealistic friends set out to build a digital utopia, and how that vision morphed into the platform now owned by Elon Musk. Featuring additional insight from numerous Twitter employees from the rank and file to the C-suite, and analysis from journalists like Kara Swisher who have been covering the company since day one, the series is the definitive tale of the corporate clashes, revolving door leadership and tech bro hubris hidden behind the scenes at this once-trailblazing company. 

Yellowstone season five part two will begin streaming on Peacock March 16. The Dutton family fights to defend their ranch and way of life from an Indian reservation and land developers. Medical issues and family secrets put a strain on the Duttons, and political aspirations and outside partnerships threaten their future. 

ESPN announced an update to its 2024-25 NBA regular-season schedule. On Sunday, February 23, the Cleveland Cavaliers and Donovan Mitchell will host the Memphis Grizzlies and Ja Morant at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN Presented by State Farm. This matchup replaces the previously scheduled Miami Heat vs. Milwaukee Bucks game. Following the game, at 9:30 p.m., ESPN will televise a Western Conference showdown Presented by State Farm as the Oklahoma City Thunder and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander visit the Minnesota Timberwolves and Anthony Edwards. 

Farmer Wants a Wife premieres March 20 on Fox. This season, four new farmers – Matt Warren, Jay Woods, John Sansone and Colton Hendricks – bring the heat as all-new daters look to leave behind city life for the charm of the country as they embark on an adventure that could change the course of their lives forever. These farmers are the cream of the crop. Farmer Matt is the California heartthrob who uprooted his life in Austin to help save his brother and sister-in-law’s avocado farm – he’s our fairytale Prince Charming! Family, faith and football – that’s Farmer Jay, the hometown hero who lost his football career to injury and put everything he had into rebuilding the legacy of his grandfather’s farm in Alabama. Farmer John is an urban cowboy – a high-flying St. Louis law student who dreams of living in the tradition of his family’s farm in rural Missouri with his sweetheart by his side, if he can find her of course! Our cheeky charmer with a witty sense of humor is Farmer Colton – a third generation Arkansas cattle rancher, recently divorced and a single dad to his 2-year-old son who is looking for a second chance at love. The third season will dive deeper into the beauty and trials of homegrown love, and new twists will put relationships to the ultimate test. Along the way, the farmers and their daters hit the road as they travel to Alabama for a speed dating event, Tennessee for a country ball and Texas for an overnight camping mixer. New this season, the final daters will bring their families back to the farms where their loved ones will experience first-hand what it is like living in the countryside. As the ladies immerse themselves in the realities of farm life, some will blossom while some will head out to pasture, and only time will tell if they have the patience, spirit and adaptability required to be a farmer’s wife. 

My Family premieres February 19 on Netflix. This is the story of Fausto and his last day. A story made of joy, passion and a brazen lack of fear of life and the future. But this is also the story of a sheer love and its dramatic and decisive breaking point. It is above all the story of an unlikely messy family, on which Fausto imposes unexpected responsibilities. A story of joys and falls, of laughter, of people capable of making macroscopic errors and small heroic gestures. In which everyone, without exception, giving their worst, will try to do their best. 

Docuseries Eyes on the Prize III: We Who Believe in Freedom Cannot Rest 1977-2015 premieres February 25 on HBO. Inspired by Henry Hampton’s legendary documentary series Eyes on the Prize: America’s Civil Rights Movement, this new installment of the groundbreaking 1987 series illuminates the bold stories of people and communities who continue to work for equity and racial justice in the years since the birth of the American civil rights movement. This new chapter of the iconic series begins in the late 1970s and continues into 2015, with episodes examining the strategies of those who fought for racial equality across multiple decades. As in the original production, diverse teams of acclaimed filmmakers bring each story to life by showcasing the work of citizens in an ever-more multicultural society working to achieve true equity. Presenting contemporary history in context with archival footage and intimate interviews with those who personally participated in collective movements, the series is a wide-ranging meditation about the ongoing struggle for freedom, racial justice, and equity in the years since the civil rights movement, reflecting untold stories of the people and communities fighting for a better future in a changing America. 

Shuffle of Love: A Descendants Short Story is now available on YouTube and Disney+. Ruby Rose Turner is back as Bridget, the young Queen of Hearts, in the musical short. In this extra scene from “Descendants: The Rise of Red,” Bridget follows her dream of spreading love and joy to all through her dance, the “Shuffle of Love.” Red and Chloe see how important the dance is to Bridget and offer to help perfect it in time to debut the dance at Merlin Academy’s biggest event, Castlecoming. In the euphoria of perfecting her dance for all to see, Bridget’s imagination runs wild, and her dance explodes beyond her wildest dreams… or so she thinks. 

Lee Arvoy
Lee Arvoy joined the TV Source team in the summer of 2020 as a TV Writer.

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