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Your TV Source Roundup: ‘Loot’ Premiere Date, ‘Pokémon Concierge’ Return Date, ‘Stumble’ Ordered, ‘Big Brother: Unlocked’ Premiere Date, ‘Power: Origins’ Ordered, ‘The Voice’ Format Revamp, and More!

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Season three of Loot premieres October 15 on Apple TV+. Molly Wells (Rudolph) embarks on a journey of self-discovery after getting an $87 billion divorce settlement from her wealthy tech billionaire husband of 20 years, John Novak (Adam Scott), and we find her thriving in her role as the head of her philanthropic organization, the Wells Foundation. Molly has landed the jet for season three, with viewers left on the edge of their seats following the season two finale that saw Wells and her trusted assistant, Nicholas (Joel Kim Booster), board Molly’s private jet with her orders to take her as far away as possible after blowback from her fellow billionaires about stepping up philanthropy and her awkward exchange with her will-they, won’t-they colleague, Arthur (Nat Faxon). The upcoming season will also continue to follow the antics of the beloved group of misfits at The Wells Foundation as they work together so Molly can live up to her promise of giving away all of her vast fortune. Alongside Rudolph, the returning ensemble cast includes Michaela Jaé Rodriguez, Faxon, Ron Funches and Booster. Additionally, season three will feature special guest star appearances by Stephanie Styles, D’Arcy Carden, Scott, Zane Phillips, Henry Winkler, X Mayo and more. 

Pokémon Concierge is back with brand-new episodes, premiering September 4 on Netflix. Set at the peaceful Pokémon Resort, the story follows Haru, a kind-hearted concierge learning life lessons through her daily encounters with Pokémon guests. The new episodes bring more heart, more Pokémon, and a whole lot of cozy vibes. In the first four episodes of the series, we met Haru, a young woman who left behind a stressful city life and began working at the Pokémon Resort. Surrounded by friendly coworkers and free-spirited Pokémon, she slowly found a sense of calm and began a journey of self-discovery and healing that resonated with fans around the world. In the new episodes, we see a self-assured Haru taking on new challenges at the resort with her loyal sidekick Psyduck by her side. She welcomes new Pokémon guests like Sealeo, Shinx, Luxray, and Arcanine, handling sweet moments and silly surprises with growing confidence. However, things take a turn when Kent, a mysterious visitor from the city with ties to Haru’s past, shows up with his Arcanine. 

NBC has ordered its comedy pilot Stumble to series. The series stars Jenn Lyon, Taran Killam, Ryan Pinkston, Jarrett Austin Brown, Anissa Borrego, Arianna Davis, Taylor Dunbar, Georgie Murphy. Kristin Chenoweth recurs. The series is a mockumentary about the ridiculously high stakes competitive world of junior college cheer.

CBS has ordered a new Big Brother spinoff series titled Big Brother: Unlocked. Big Brother winners Taylor Hale and Derrick Levasseur will lead the new bi-weekly series, offering an insider look at season 27. The series will premiere July 25 (8:00-9:00 PM, ET/PT) and will air every other week on CBS. Taylor and Derrick will guide viewers through never-before-seen broadcast footage, exclusive interviews and behind-the-scenes moments from inside the house. It will feature recurring segments like “BB Fantasy Draft,” “Big Move/Bad Move” and “Binge Worthy or Cringe Worthy.” Throughout the season, Taylor and Derrick will be joined by mystery celebrity guests and surprise Big Brother alumni to break down the drama and deliver exclusive insights.

Starz has ordered a new Power prequel series, Power: Origins, ordering 18 episodes for its premiere season. The series will continue to explore the Power universe in fresh and compelling ways, delving into the action-packed origin story of fan-favorite characters Ghost and Tommy as ambitious young entrepreneurs on the rise, determined to make their mark on the streets of New York City. A fun, rambunctious exploration of a new time period in the Power franchise, the series will highlight the unbridled audacity of young men on the rise, determined to become legends in the game. Additionally, MeKai Curtis is set to reprise his role as Kanan Stark. 

Season 29 of The Voice will feature a special format revamp and be called The Voice: Battle of Champions. Set to premiere in Spring 2026 on NBC, Kelly Clarkson, John Legend and Adam Levine reclaim their red chairs. Taking place over four rounds, each featuring a distinct “Voice” first. Blinds: Coaches compete against each other in the “Triple Turn Competition” (vying for the most three-chair turns) with the winner gaining a special advantage in the next round.   Battles: The coach with the most three-chair turns automatically earns a “Super Steal” for the Battles. This coveted prize can only be used once and trumps any other coach’s attempt to steal, guaranteeing a win.  Knockouts: Each coach brings back two fan-favorite artists from their teams in previous seasons to compete in an “In-Season All-Star Competition.” All-stars represent their former coaches as they battle in head-to-head sing-offs. The coach with the most sing-off wins is guaranteed a second finalist in the finale. For this special episode, coaches call upon original Voice coach CeeLo Green to sit in on the competition and determine the winner of each All-Star Showdown. Semi-Final and Finale Week: Kicks off with a Top 9 Semi-final and culminates in the Top 4 Finale. For the first time in show history, a new voting block comprised of super fans and past “Voice” artists will have the opportunity to get in on the fun firsthand, experiencing the competition as part of the in-studio audience voting for their favorites in real time during the semi-finals and finale. Coaches enter the competition with 10 artists per team, raising the stakes higher than ever in this season’s Blind Auditions.    

My True Crime Story returns August 4 on VH1. Hosted by Remy Ma, the series shines a light on everyday people who found themselves at the center of shocking criminal activity – and lived to tell the story. Told in the first person by the individuals themselves, the series dives deep into their rise, fall, and ultimate path to redemption. With Remy Ma’s compelling narration, each episode exposes the real cost of living outside the law, offering cautionary and inspiring tales of transformation. 

Arienne Mandi has joined the cast of Chicago P.D. for the upcoming thirteenth season. Mandi will be a series regular on the NBC cop drama series. 

The Valley three-part reunion begins July 29 at 8 on Bravo. Andy Cohen hosts the inaugural sit down with Danny & Nia Sanchez Booko, Luke Broderick & Kristen Doute, Jason & Janet Caperna, Brittany Cartwright, Jasmine Goode, Jesse Lally, Michelle Saniei, Jax Taylor and Zack Wickham as former couples, current frenemies and potential future friends attempt to put the past behind them for the sake of their longstanding relationships. 

Beginning September 2, The Rich Eisen Show will be available nationally on ESPN Radio, in addition to Disney+ and ESPN+. The program will air weekdays in its traditional noon to 3 p.m. ET radio timeslot and will be simulcast live on Disney+ every day and on ESPN+ during select weeks in the year. The program will continue to originate out of Los Angeles and features an engaging mix of sports, humor and pop culture, including an array of signature guests, driving the show to become a leader and conversation starter in the sports media landscape for more than a decade.

Get all shook up this August, as AXS TV delivers a hunk of burning hits with seven days of King-size classics, airing every day at 4P ET from Monday, August 11 through Sunday, August 17. Elvis Week swings into action on August 11, with Elvis Presley as a young serviceman who wagers he can woo a hard-to-get dancer in the 1960 favorite G.I. Blues. Other highlights include the bad boy biker romp Roustabout (Aug. 13), co-starring Barbara Stanwyck and featuring early appearances by Raquel Welch and Teri Garr; and the love-in-paradise musical spectacular Blue Hawaii (Aug. 15) with Angela Lansbury; as well as a special presentation of the 1963 romance Fun In Acapulco – starring beloved Bond Girl Ursula Andress – on August 16, in honor of the 48TH Anniversary of Elvis’ passing. 

The English dub of I Was Reincarnated as the 7th Prince so I Can Take My Time Perfecting My Magical Ability premieres July 23 on Crunchyroll. The study of magic requires aptitude, effort, and the right bloodline. One sorcerer loved magic, despite lacking the bloodline and aptitude for it, and died wishing he’d spent more time studying in life. He reawakens as Lloyd, the seventh prince of the Kingdom of Saloum, with all his previous memories intact. Blessed with a strong magical bloodline, he uses his gifts to master the study of magic.

Production has begun on All of Us Are Dead season two. The Korean YA zombie series is based on the legendary webtoon by Joo Dong-geun. Returning as survivors of the original Hyosan outbreak are Park Ji-hu, Yoon Chan-young, Cho Yi-hyun, and Lomon. They are joined this season by new cast members Lee Min-jae, Kim Si-eun, Roh Jae-won, and Yoon Ga-i, as the outbreak spreads to a new location and a new group of characters is forced into the fight. After surviving the catastrophic zombie outbreak at Hyosan High, Nam On-jo is now a university student in Seoul, struggling to move on from the trauma and the friends she lost. But when a new wave of infection suddenly hits Seoul, she finds herself trapped in another deadly fight for survival – this time without the people she once depended on. 

Season two of Betty la Fea: La Historia Continua premieres August 15 on Prime Video with two episodes released weekly. This new season picks up where the previous one left off, with Betty facing decisions that shake her present and redefine her family’s story. As she tries to rebuild her relationship with her daughter Mila and deal with the emotional distance growing between her and Armando, new secrets come to light that will challenge the stability of everything she thought was under control. 

Season two of Fatal Seduction premieres August 15 on Netflix. Vilakazi’s desire to keep his sinister secrets hidden forces Nandi to reunite with old foes and spurned lovers – all to shield her daughter from danger.

Period drama Dope Girls premieres July 29 on hulu with all six episodes. In the aftermath of WWI, London is changing as returning soldiers from the front find a society changed by a newly empowered generation of women. In Soho’s emerging underground club scene, women begin to seize opportunities, both legal and illegal, and shape the nightlife industry. 

Rivers of Fate premieres August 20 on Netflix. Janalice, a teenager kidnapped by a gang operating on the rivers of Pará, in Brazil, is dragged into the heart of an international sex trafficking network. As she fights to survive, a bloody search begins – and she’ll need every ounce of courage to escape the “pssica” (curse) that seems to have been cast over her life. 

Ted Bundy: Dialogue with The Devil premieres August 7 on hulu. In 1984, serial killer Ted Bundy offers to help investigator Robert Keppel catch The Green River killer, a phantom who was murdering women in Seattle, Washington – right where Bundy claimed many of his victims, ten years earlier. Keppel and Bundy’s cat and mouse game, played out up until Bundy was executed. Exclusive elements in the form of never-before-heard audio tapes and interviews combine to make the series the definitive deep dive into one of history’s darkest minds – seen through the steadfast gaze of the detective who refused to look away. 

Docuseries Fit for TV: The Reality of the Biggest Loser premieres August 15 on Netflix. The three part series takes an inside look at the making of the hit reality TV competition, exploring the good, the bad, and the complicated. Featuring interviews with former contestants, trainers, producers, and health professionals, the documentary examines the show’s approach to transformation, the support systems in place, and the unique challenges of filming reality television. The series explores how the experience shaped the lives of those involved with the show long after the cameras stopped rolling and invites viewers to reflect on the balance between entertainment and well-being, and what it truly means to pursue lasting change. 

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

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