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Sony Pictures Television has announced a new S.W.A.T. spinoff series titled S.W.A.T. Exiles. The series will star Shemar Moore, who will reprise his role as Daniel “Hondo” Harrelson. SPT will produce and distribute the 10-episode series globally, focusing on finding the right homes and partners for these new stories to reach the passionate S.W.A.T. fanbase and attract new viewers. Development is currently underway with production scheduled to begin this summer in Los Angeles, preserving jobs for the 200-person local production crew who have been instrumental to the success of the original series for the last eight seasons. After a high-profile mission goes sideways, Daniel “Hondo” Harrelson is pulled out of forced retirement to lead a last-chance experimental SWAT unit made up of untested, unpredictable young recruits. Hondo must bridge a generational divide, navigate clashing personalities, and turn a squad of outsiders into a team capable of protecting the city and saving the program that made him who he is.
Project Runway will premiere July 31 with two episodes starting at 9:00 p.m. EDT on Freeform and available to stream shortly after on Hulu and Disney+. Subsequent episodes will air weekly starting at 10:00 p.m. EDT. Heidi Klum returns to the runway for season 21 and will be joined by judges Nina Garcia and Law Roach, with Christian Siriano set as the contestants’ mentor.
The Wonderfully Weird World of Gumball will premiere on hulu later this year. The series is a continuation of Cartoon Network’s The Amazing World of Gumball. Welcome back to Elmore, where the laws of reality are a joke, and family life is anything but ordinary. Whether he’s battling an evil fast-food empire, facing off against a sentient AI in love with his mom, or trying to stop Banana Joe from wearing pants – Gumball Watterson drags his brother Darwin, sister Anais, and the rest of the town of Elmore along for the ride. With even wilder stories, bigger twists, and surreal humor, the show is so amazing that they had to rename it!
Sesame Street is coming to Netflix. For more than a half a century, Sesame Street has been a beloved cornerstone of children’s media, enchanting young minds and nurturing a love of learning. Now Elmo, Cookie Monster, Abby Cadabby, and all their friends are coming to Netflix later this year, with Sesame Street’s all-new, reimagined 56th season – plus 90 hours of previous episodes – available to audiences worldwide. The new season will feature fresh format changes and the return of fan-favorite segments like Elmo’s World and Cookie Monster’s Foodie Truck. Expect new ways to play along as Cookie Monster opens his very own Cookie Cart on Sesame Street, and explore Abby’s Fairy Garden, a home to surprising and delightful magical creatures. Additionally, episodes will now center on one 11-minute story, allowing for even more character-driven humor and heart. These new episodes of the iconic series will be available same day-and-date in the US on PBS stations and PBS KIDS digital platforms, bringing critical early learning to children throughout the country for free. Netflix will also be able to develop video games for both Sesame Street and Sesame Street Mecha Builders.
Season two of Dan Da Dan will premiere July 3 on Crunchyroll, Netflix and hulu. The series follows Momo, a high school girl from a family of spirit mediums, and her classmate Okarun, an occult geek. In this new arc, Momo and Okarun set out on their latest adventure, traveling to a hot springs town home rented by Jiji, Momo’s childhood friend and former crush, with the goal to solve the mystery surrounding his family. When they arrive, strange locals derail their investigation before it can properly begin, and the group soon learns there’s more lurking under the surface of the town than they could possibly have imagined.
The CW has renewed Trivial Pursuit and Scrabble for 30 episode second seasons. Craig Ferguson will take over as host of Scrabble while LeVar Burton returns as host of Trivial Pursuit. InTrivial Pursuit, the beloved board game is reimagined in a question-packed entertainment format. Play occurs on a giant version of the iconic Trivial Pursuit game board, as contestants battle through a range of play-along question categories to win wedges and beat each other to the center. The victor then takes on a dramatic finale against the clock to claim the big money jackpot. In each episode of Scrabble, wordsmiths battle it out by playing a series of addictive, word-based games to win points and add words to a giant Scrabble board in the center of the set.
Cartoon Network and Max have renewed Iyanu for a second season. The renwal also includes two feature length films. Based on the graphic novel series “Iyanu: Child of Wonder” by Roye Okupe, the series inspired by Nigerian mythology follows a teenage orphan who discovers her divine powers and her destiny to save the ancient kingdom of Yorubaland. Season two will return with 10 new episodes where we’ll see Iyanu continue to master her burgeoning powers as she finds herself in the midst of a fierce conflict between Elu and the People of the Deep, led by a new formidable opponent. With various factions of Yorubaland vying for powerful divine artifacts that have reemerged, Iyanu strives to find a way to end the war and restore peace. As Team Chosen reunites and tensions rise between old allies and foes, Iyanu must confront even more powerful threats from the Age of Wonders – including secrets buried deep within her own past. The first animated film, titled “The Age of Wonders,” is set to be released later this year. It will transport viewers 500 years before Iyanu’s rise, taking them to a thriving Yorubaland at the peak of its magical civilization. When the embodiment of the seven deadly sins threatens the world, Iyanu’s predecessors join forces with the Divine Ones to prevent the Age of Darkness.
Season two of WWE LFG (Legends & Future Greats) premieres June 22 on A&E. The first champions were crowned in the season one finale when Tyra Mae Steele (Team Undertaker) and Jasper Troy (Team Booker T) emerged victorious, each earning a WWE contract. Undertaker claimed the highest overall score among the coaches, securing first place and the inaugural WWE LFG title belt. After weeks of rigorous training, fierce matches, and emotional highs and lows, Steele and Troy solidified their place in professional wrestling’s next generation. In season two, 16 contenders – both new and returning – battle for a chance at their dream. Guided by an all-star lineup of WWE Legends, including coaches Undertaker, Booker T, Michelle McCool, Bubba Ray Dudley, and WWE SVP of Talent Development Creative Shawn Michaels, the competitors enter the next phase of training for a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. As the coaches share their expert insights, hopefuls hone their skills, face off in high-stakes challenges, and navigate shifting team dynamics and even tougher rivals. Each hour-long episode delivers more action, drama, and the relentless pursuit of becoming WWE’s next breakout Superstar.
Netflix has ordered thriller series The Rat. What happens when your identity is stolen by an unknown figure? The series follows Moon-jae, a sociophobic novelist who leads a reclusive life. One seemingly ordinary day, he can’t unlock his phone with his fingerprint, and his only friend, who helped him with everything, goes missing. Stripped of his name, identity, and finances, Moon-jae discovers that a mysterious “Rat” has taken everything from him. Determined to reclaim his life, he goes on a journey to uncover the truth. No-ja is a loan shark who runs a private detective agency and will stop at nothing when it comes to money. No-ja, who once pursued Moon-jae after he disappeared with an unpaid loan, is surprised when Moon-jae reappears three years later, asking for help to track down the “Rat.” While initially focused on getting his money back, No-ja soon gets swept up in the hunt.
Syndicated series The Steve Wilkos Show has been renewed for a 19th season. The longstanding talk show, hosted by Steve Wilkos – a former Chicago police officer and U.S. Marine known for his no-nonsense, straightforward style – tackles a wide range of topics, including relationship issues, family dynamics, social topics and true crime.
TNT Sports’ coverage of the 2025 NBA Playoffs presented by Google will culminate with its exclusive presentation of the 2025 NBA Eastern Conference Finals presented by AT&T, featuring the New York Knicks and Jalen Brunson taking on the Indiana Pacers and Tyrese Haliburton. Game 1 of the series – with the Knicks making their first appearance in the Eastern Conference Finals since 2000, while the Pacers return for a second straight year – is set for Wednesday, May 21, at 8 p.m. ET on TNT, truTV and Max. Kevin Harlan will call the series, his fourth time in that role, joined by analysts Reggie Miller (calling his 15th conference finals) and Stan Van Gundy (fourth), and reporter Allie LaForce (fifth).
Treavor Scales is returning to ESPN as an anchor for SportsCenter, the network’s signature news and information program. His first show will be May 23 with the 6 p.m. ET edition of SportsCenter.
NASCAR on Prime officially drops the green flag on its exclusive Cup Series coverage on Sunday, May 25 at 5:00 p.m. ET with the Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway. Prime Video’s compelling slate of NASCAR action includes five consecutive races including the series’ first-ever international points event in Mexico City, wraparound booth and trackside coverage headlined by NASCAR Hall-of-Famers Dale Earnhardt Jr. and Carl Edwards, innovative streaming technology, and a signature new anthem from mega-stars Eric Church and John Fogerty.
Three part docuseries The Mortician premieres June 1 on HBO. The series chronicles a trusted family-owned funeral home that hid behind a façade of decency and propriety to take advantage of loved ones at their most vulnerable moments. In the early 1980s, David Sconce, scion of the Lamb family, took over the family business and sought to exploit the deceased in numerous ways to expand their earnings. Driven by profit, the Lamb Funeral Home in Pasadena, California engaged in years of morally questionable and inhumane practices.
Mike Birbiglia: The Good Life premieres May 26 on Netflix. Drugs. Marriage. Kids’ parties. Mike Birbiglia reevaluates life as a son – and as a father – in this hilarious and deeply personal comedy special.
Implosion: The Titanic Sub Disaster premieres May 28 on Discovery Channel. The special explores the factors leading up to that fateful day, from the founding of the OceanGate company by CEO Stockton Rush to the start of construction of the Titan- a first-of-its-kind carbon fiber submersible designed to take tourists down to the Titanic for a trip of a lifetime. The special provides a detailed account of the final mission, culminating in the tragic implosion, and igniting conversations about the necessary parameters of deep-sea exploration and safety protocol in the aftermath. For the first time ever, global adventurer Josh Gates unveils groundbreaking new footage inside the Titan, shot in 2021 for his long-running Discovery Channel series Expedition Unknown – only months before the submersible started missions to the Titanic shipwreck. An unsettling interview with Rush, paired with a problematic test dive, ultimately caused Gates to halt production on the planned episode. Featuring candid interviews with technicians and deep-sea explorers involved with the Titan’s test dive, as well as longtime friends and colleagues of Rush’s, the special also delves into the insufficient protocols and warning signs that were detected on the submersible- and ultimately ignored.
