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[02/16/17 - 11:28 PM]
Development Update: Thursday, February 16
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LOS ANGELES (thefutoncritic.com) -- The latest development news, culled from recent wire reports:
Looking to keep track of all the various projects in development? Click here to visit our signature "Devwatch" section. There visitors can view our listings by network, genre, studio and even development stage (ordered to pilot, cast-contingent, script, etc.). It's updated every day!
ANGIE TRIBECA (TBS) - Constance Zimmer will guest star on the new season as "a hard-nosed NYPD detective with a neurotic side." (Variety.com)
CHI, THE (Showtime) - Ntare Guma Mbaho Mwine (Queen of Katwe) has been cast in the upcoming drama as Ronnie, "a former military man somewhat surrendered to the challenges of life on the South Side." He'll succeed Jason Weaver from the original pilot. (Deadline.com)
FOR GOD & COUNTRY (NBC) - Newcomer Natacha Karam has been cast in the drama pilot as Jasmine "Jaz" Ervin, "the second member of ISA Special Operations Group Unit 7, one of the few women in the world to make it through the U.S. Army Ranger School, Delta Force Selection and now to serve on one of these teams." (Deadline.com)
GHOSTED (FOX) - Jonathan Krisel ("Portlandia") has signed on to direct and executive produce the comedy pilot, about a cynical skeptic (Craig Robinson) and a genius "true believer" in the paranormal (Adam Scott) who are recruited by The Bureau Underground to look into the rampant "unexplained" activity in Los Angeles - all while uncovering a larger mystery that could threaten the existence of the human race. (Deadline.com)
GOOD BEHAVIOR (TNT) - Joey Kern's Rob has been promoted to series regular for the show's upcoming second season. (Deadline.com)
GOOD GIRLS (NBC) - Retta ("Girlfriends' Guide to Divorce") is the latest addition to the drama pilot as Ruby, "a waitress who worries about her 11-year-old daughter, Sara, who has kidney disease and isn't getting the treatment she needs at the local clinic." (Deadline.com)
LATE BLOOMERS (Amazon, New!) - Donal Lardner Ward ("How to Make It in America") has sold a potential comedy to the streaming service about "a fortysomething couple that's randomly selected for a human trial of an experimental drug therapy that halts aging." ITV Studios is behind the half-hour with Ben Stiller and Nicky Weinstock of Red Hour Films and Deborah Spera and Maria Grasso of One-Two Punch Productions likewise executive producing alongside Ward and Victor Levin. (Deadline.com)
REVERIE (NBC) - Jessica Lu and Sendhil Ramamurthy are both bound for the Sarah Shahi-led drama as Alexis Barrett, "who has started her own company, Reverie, based on her own fully immersible, customizable virtual reality program, with which clients can have the VR experience of their lives via a simple neural transmitter"; and Paul Hammond, "who works with Alexis on the Reverie project as the Chief Oneirologist, or dream specialist; he designs the factory presets and training levels for the users of the VR program." Additionally, Jaume Collet-Serra has been confirmed as directing. (Deadline.com)
SAM & TWITCH (BBC America, New!) - Kevin Smith is attached to write, direct and executive produce a potential series at the cable channel based on the comic book series of the same name. The project will follow Sam Burke and Maximilian "Twitch" Williams, NYPD homicide detectives "who face a series of super grizzly crimes that are connected to the occult." No other specifics were given. (Deadline.com)
SEARCHERS (The CW) - Dean White ("The 100") will likewise direct and executive produce the drama pilot, about a pragmatic brother and free spirited sister who are forced to team up when they learn that their late mother's terrifying and bizarre stories may be a road map to discovering the great legends, myths, and unexplainable mysteries of the world. (Deadline.com)
UNTITLED GRANDY & KALING PROJECT (NBC) - Mouzam Makkar has been tapped for a role on the comedy pilot as Britney, "Vince's on-again, off-again girlfriend since they were 13. Britney is a smart hustler with an emotional streak that makes her do dramatic things." (Deadline.com)
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[02/18/26 - 11:02 AM]
AMC Networks' March Streaming Highlights Include "Dark Winds," "The City Is Ours: A Crime Family Saga," "100 Nights of Hero" and More
Other offerings include the return of "Mystery Road: Origin" and the debut of "The Feud on Shelbury Drive."
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[02/18/26 - 10:10 AM]
Video: Official Trailer for "The Faithful: Women of the Bible" Premiering March 22 on FOX
The highly anticipated biblical event series stars Minnie Driver, Natacha Karam, and Jeffrey Donovan.
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[02/18/26 - 10:01 AM]
HBO Original Documentary "Fukushima: A Nuclear Nightmare" Debuts March 10
The film reconstructs the nine harrowing days following the disaster in forensic, real-time detail, from the control-room engineers fighting to prevent a total meltdown, to the political leaders confronting the unthinkable, to ordinary citizens caught in the fallout.
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[02/18/26 - 09:17 AM]
Great American Media Launches, "40 Days of Scripture & Film," A Lenten Journey Featuring Acclaimed Faith-Based Films, Including "God's Not Dead," "The Blind," "Someone Like You," and "Just in Time"
Other highlights include the mid-winter finale of "Crossroad Springs"; the original movie "Blessings in Disguise"; and an all new season of "When Hope Calls: Brookfield."
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[02/18/26 - 09:01 AM]
Video: "Unicorn Academy: Secrets Revealed" Teaser - Netflix Family
Follow Sophia and her friends as they embark on a glimmering quest to unlock Unicorn Island's mysteries and banish Grimoria - and Ravenzella - for good!
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[02/18/26 - 09:01 AM]
Video: Hulu Debuts Official Key Art and Trailer for Season Four of "The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives"
The series returns with all 10 episodes on Thursday, March 12 on Hulu and Hulu on Disney+ for bundle subscribers in the U.S. and Disney+ in select international markets.
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[02/18/26 - 09:00 AM]
Adult Swim Gives Green Light to Animated Comedy from Dan Licata and Joe Pera, "My Two Cars"
The animated quarter-hour comedy is the only show brave enough to explore what happens when a man owns two cars and all the joy and frustration that comes with it.
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[02/18/26 - 08:31 AM]
BET Honors the Enduring Legacy of Civil Rights Trailblazer Rev. Jesse Jackson with Special Tribute, "Jesse Jackson: In His Own Words," Airing February 18 and 19 on BET
Narrated by CBS News National Correspondent Michelle Miller, this BET News special offers a rare and powerful look at Rev. Jackson's life through archival interviews and historic speeches that capture his profound national and global impact.
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[02/18/26 - 08:01 AM]
Video: Apple TV Debuts Trailer for "Imperfect Women," Premiering Globally March 18
The eight-episode series will make its global debut on Apple TV with the first two episodes on Wednesday, March 18, followed by new episodes every Wednesday through April 29.
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[02/18/26 - 06:31 AM]
"Lucy Worsley Investigates: The American Revolution" - Historian Lucy Worsley Explores One of History's Most Explosive Breakups and How the British Empire Lost the War for America's Independence Against a Ragtag Band of Rebels
The new two-part series, filmed on both sides of the Atlantic, premieres Tuesday, April 7.
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[02/18/26 - 06:01 AM]
Video: "Animal Love" - Official Trailer - Prime Video
Destiny doesn't follow the rules, and neither does the official trailer for "Animal Love."
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[02/18/26 - 05:31 AM]
Video: "Eva Lasting" Season 4 - Official Trailer - Netflix
A mysterious teen girl arrives at an all-boys school in 1970s Colombia, breaking stereotypes, rules... and a few hearts.
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[02/18/26 - 01:01 AM]
Video: "Blue Therapy" - Official Trailer - Netflix
Seven couples move out of their comfort zones and onto the therapist's couch to try and work through their relationship issues in this reality series.
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[02/17/26 - 03:31 PM]
Netflix Announces Adult Animated Series "Bass X Machina"
Brian Tyree Henry, Janelle Monáe, Tati Gabrielle, Cree Summer, Chaske Spencer, Currie Graham, and Starletta DuPois star in the series, due on October 6, 2026.
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[02/17/26 - 02:00 PM]
FOX Unveils Spring 2026 Premiere Dates, Anchored by Eventized Storytelling and Epic High-Profile Adventure
From high-stakes game shows and iconic culinary battles to heartfelt romance, immersive adventure, and epic event series, the spring lineup delivers must-watch programming anchored by familiar favorites and all-new original programming.
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