Jason David Frank was beloved for playing the hero on-screen — but according to a friend, his true heroism happened in real life as he battled mental health issues for years.
Mike Bronzoulis, a prized MMA fighter and one of Jason’s closest friends, tells TMZ … since they became friends in 2010, Jason was always open with him about bouts of depression and mental health struggles — though he kept it private from most people.
Mike says Jason had multiple family members die from suicide, and his mother also died a few years ago after battling cancer. These deaths took a heavy toll on him … despite having tons of friends and getting love from thousands of fans, he often felt very lonely.
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Jason kept a very busy schedule, but through all of it tried to find peace by motivating his fans … whether it be meeting in person or posting videos on social media.
Mike says he last spoke to Jason roughly a week before his death. He even got a voicemail from Jason … saying he needed to talk, and he was going through a lot. Mike didn’t realize Jason left that voicemail until after he died.
Peacock will take viewers back to the world of The Best Man next month with The Best Man: The Final Chapters, an eight-episode limited series.
The streaming service unveiled the official trailer Wednesday, and it looks like there will be some big changes on the horizon for some the most beloved characters.
Based upon the eponymous Universal film franchise written and directed by Malcolm D. Lee (four episodes), the series will catch up with the cast as relationships evolve and past grievances resurface in the unpredictable stages of midlife crisis meets midlife renaissance.
The series is set to premiere December 22, 2022.
The cast includes Morris Chestnut, Melissa De Sousa, Taye Diggs, Regina Hall, Terrence Howard, Sanaa Lathan, Nia Long, and Harold Perrineau.
The limited series will comprise eight episodes and comes from the franchise creator Malcolm D. Lee.
“When I wrote The Best Man, it was out of a desire to see myself on screen. Growing up I rarely saw Black people — Black men in particular – the way my friends and I saw ourselves: educated, upwardly mobile African-Americans who were just “normal” (Barack and Michelle before Barack and Michelle),” Lee said in a statement.
”Fans of the franchise have consistently asked me (and the stellar cast) when are we going to tell them what’s happened with this group of friends? And what better way to do that than to give them what they want (and more) in a limited series.”
“Given the moment that we are in, this is the perfect time to revisit Harper, Lance, Murch, Quentin, Jordan, Robyn, Candace and Shelby and go on the wild, emotional, hilarious ride with them, as they deal with their own journeys through parenting, activism, old love, new love and the complexities of being Black in 21st Century America,” the statement continues.
“It is now more than ever that the world is craving to see what I’ve worked my entire career to show: relatable, universal stories about black people and their humanity.”
“It has always been my mission to make African-American stories mainstream. It is my life’s work to tell stories that include and elevate us. And I HOPE my legacy will be that I represented for us.”
Take a look at the official trailer below and hit the comments below.
Will you be watching the new series?
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Offbeat fantasy doesn’t get much better than Ron Howard’s Willow. The 1988 film may have played out like a by-the-numbers epic about plucky heroes overcoming despotic evils, but its reputation as an all-ages adventure outweighs its triteness.
Now, with a sequel series on Disney+ (premiering today), Willow Ufgood (again played by Warwick Davis) and the denizens of this quirky universe make their long-awaited return. Luckily, judging by the first three episodes, Disney may have a new family favorite on its hands.
Willow‘s boiled-down lore and steadfast commitment to fun help reinforce the show’s accessibility, but it’s the new cast members who sell this eight-episode follow-up. The fleshed-out plot, instantly lovable characters and geographically comprehensive conflict reflect the alacrity of a world begging to be revisited. We don’t see much of this universe beyond what’s relevant to the central quest, and that allows the writers to build out this world through its characters. After all, it’s the characters, not necessarily the world itself, that initially sold many of us on the 1988 film.
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The plot here is straightforward: Twenty years after Willow and Sorsha (Joanne Whalley) defeated the wicked Queen Bavmorda (Jean Marsh), Sorsha’s daughter, Kit (played by Ruby Cruz), and a ragtag group of misfits must rally against a new threat hell-bent on their destruction.
On paper, it’s pretty standard stuff. In practice, it’s far better.
One of the things showrunner Jonathan Kasdan does best here is emphasize just how much the new characters run the show. Kit, the ostensible protagonist, is snarky, likable and insecure. Dove (Ellie Bamber) is the classic underdog with more than enough strength and courage to prove herself. Tony Revolori’s Prince Graydon is a sympathetic inversion of the boneheaded, next-in-line archetype, a gentle youngster with a heart of gold and a knack for seeing others’ strengths. This guy doesn’t want this marriage any more than Kit does, and every mention of their imminent union shuts him down.
And as much as we miss Val Kilmer’s Madmartigan, the story doesn’t need him. (Kilmer was hoped to be involved, but health issues and COVID precluded his encore.) Here, it’s two characters, not one, who fill the “quippy swashbuckler” void that his absence creates. The first is Boorman (Amar Chadha-Patel), a rogue swordsman imprisoned in the dungeons beneath the city. The second is Jade (The Falcon and the Winter Soldier‘s Erin Kellyman), an ambitious young warrior on the cusp of knighthood who serves as a self-serious foil for the more playful Kit. Together, they scratch this particular itch — and have a blast doing it.
Davis is at the top of his game, turning in what may be the series’ standout performance (right and proper). His return as Willow Ufgood proves every bit as gentle, endearing and good-natured as it was in the original, but here he adds layers to the character. As powerful as Willow is, he frequently contends with those who underestimate him. Most of the time, this doesn’t seem to bother him; but sometimes, especially when casting a complex spell, he lets self-doubt slip into his eyes and — very fleetingly — contorts his face into a mask of insecurity. Davis communicates this turmoil beautifully, expertly flitting from comical exasperation to crippling uncertainty before defaulting to his no-nonsense demeanor.
Couple top-notch acting with engaging visuals and you’ve got a sequel that’s shaping up to be even more fun than its predecessor. Everything from the costume design to the resplendence of Willow’s spellcasting oozes passion for the material. Kasdan and company truly care about this story and every detail reflects that.
Even more striking than its characters and its visuals, though, is how inventive Willow is with its perspectives. The opening minutes of the premiere cleverly establish a mystery that fans of the film almost certainly won’t see coming. It’s a classic case of writers taking a concept further than they have to and turning it into a superior version of itself.
Willow is a bouncy, buoyant sequel that leans heavily on the new cast and makes good on the unspoken promise that all great follow-ups inherently make: enrich what came before by diving deeper into why this world and its characters resonated in the first place. The final product is something that stands as well on its own as it does as a continuation of Ron Howard’s classic film.
THE TVLINE BOTTOM LINE: Disney+’s Willow is a formula-faithful — yet tonally intrepid — sequel series that is absolutely worth the wait.
Shrinking follows a grieving therapist (Segel) who starts to break the rules and tell his clients exactly what he thinks. Ignoring his training and ethics, he finds himself making huge, tumultuous changes to people’s lives … including his own. It’s from Ted Lasso co-creator Bill Lawrence, Ted Lasso star and writer Brett Goldstein and Segel.
Shrinking will premiere globally with the first two episodes on Friday, January 27, on Apple TV+, followed by one new episode every Friday. In addition to Segel and Ford, Shrinking stars Christa Miller, Jessica Williams, Michael Urie, Luke Tennie, and Lukita Maxwell.
The series is produced by Warner Bros. Television, where Lawrence is under an overall deal, and Lawrence’s Doozer Productions. Lawrence, Segel, Goldstein, Neil Goldman, James Ponsoldt, Randall Winston, Jeff Ingold, and Liza Katzer serve as executive producers. Lawrence, Segel, and Goldstein created the series and wrote the first episode, which was directed by Ponsoldt.
Clarence Gilyard, the actor who played the wisecracking computer hacker in the film, “Die Hard,” has died.
Gilyard passed away after a long battle with an unspecified illness, according to media reports. His death was announced Monday by the University of Las Vegas, Nevada, where he had worked since 2006 as a Fine Arts professor.
His 30-year career in Hollywood landed him major roles in popular TV series, from the ’80s and ’90s … notably, “Matlock,” and “Walker, Texas Ranger.” He worked with stars like Andy Griffith and Chuck Norris. He also scored his first big screen role as Sundown in “Top Gun.”
Gilyard’s breakout role was playing Theo in the OG “Die Hard.” Theo was the sardonic tech wizard who took over a Los Angeles skyscraper with terrorists and hacked into a vault, attempting to steal $640 million in bearer bonds. In one scene, the terrorists bomb an LAPD vehicle and Theo famously cackles, “Oh my god, the quarterback is toast!”
UNLV Dean Nancy J. Uscher remembered Gilyard this way … “It is with profound sadness that I share this news. His students were deeply inspired by him, as were all who knew him. He had many extraordinary talents and was extremely well-known in the university through his dedication to teaching and his professional accomplishments.”
Uscher went on … “His generosity of spirit was boundless – he was always ready to contribute to projects and performances however possible.”
It’s never good news when intelligence agencies work together. Each works like an independent body and always looks out for its interests.
Events of five years prior come to haunt Garza on The Rookie: Feds Season 1 Episode 9. He is pulled into a conspiracy to set him up, but lucky for him, he has a team of seven great agents who believe in him.
Having people who believe in you is one of the best things a person can have.
This being the midseason finale, they left nothing to chance. It had action, jokes, and a major cliffhanger.
We were wondering when we would see Mark Atlas again, and lucky for us, it was sooner rather than later. I’ll come out and say that I’m team Mark and Laura, and I’m thankful for him. This rules out the possibility of the writers making Brendon and Laura a thing, which is weird.
The Rookie is known for pulling insane stunts and storylines, and in this one, I feared they might turn Garza into a bad guy. The man has dedicated his life to the agency, and it would not be good for them if all this while he’s been working for Russia.
Speaking of Russia, I’m not thrilled about this choice. It is usually the easiest route, which speaks to the need for more innovation on the writing front. It’s at par with writing an ex-actor in Los Angeles, which I ripped on The Rookie: Feds Season 1 Episode 1.
Calling Simone was a weird decision on Garza’s part, and we all wondered why. Simone is barely an agent. She’s a problematic rookie, and not his trainee.
Simone: I thought I was gonna be the one sneaking in? Carter: You’re still a probationary agent. You get caught, you’re fired.
He, however, knows that she will fight for him. Many people hated Simone because she appeared insubordinate, but Garza saw beyond this. He sees her passion for the job and how much she sacrifices for the people she loves and believes in.
The counter-intelligence mission in Panama also felt very typical and didn’t leave much of an impression. It’s an old trope.
A man goes undercover for intelligence; he is betrayed, loses a lover, and is either wrongly accused or seeks revenge. A hundred and one movies have been made about it.
In the early minutes of the hour, I was convinced that this was Tracy’s ploy to get Garza and the team disbanded. Imagine what an epic midseason finale that would have been.
I could see why Laura has a thing for Mark. The man has some game and courage. Not many people can make Laura giggle and blush like a teenage girl while on the phone.
Elena was beside herself when Garza was arrested. She might take every opportunity to roast him, but she cares about him a lot.
Elena: Will my tio be okay? Carter: It’s too soon to tell. [to Simone] She deserves honesty, not platitudes.
I have never noticed how quietly she walks. She seems to appear out of nowhere and catches many people by surprise. Garza may be used to it, but Simone is not. She nearly had a heart attack from it.
Mark helped Laura and Brendon by getting them a warrant to snoop inside Adam Link’s house. This was something I found concerning.
The fact that law enforcement can essentially break into your house and try to find evidence to incriminate you in a crime should make everyone concerned. A lot can go wrong here.
Can homeowners be blamed when they find strangers going through their belongings inside their houses and shooting them?
Ever heard of the concept of “dirty cops?” Cops have been known to plant evidence inside their suspect’s homes.
This and a no-knock warrant are incredibly dangerous to the suspect and the officers on the case.
There is no difference between obtaining evidence by breaking in and requesting such a warrant. Any evidence found by search methods should be inadmissible in court.
People have many things in their homes that they don’t want to be seen or discovered by law enforcement because the said things might get them in legal trouble without cause.
Call me crazy, but I believe a home is private, and privacy should be respected unless there is firm evidence that something illegal and potentially dangerous is happening inside that house.
Laura also took the opportunity to train Brendon on different types of warrants and their legal scopes. In all this chaos and madness, it is easy to forget that Brendon and Simone are still rookies and are here to be trained.
Laura: We have a sneak and peek warrant, which means what? Brendon: Really? Pop quiz? Now?
The best thing in the episode was the little plot twist. Learning that Adam Link was not the mole sent the story in a wild direction.
All these years, Garza and Link have been trying to prove that the other person was the mole when neither of them was.
Simone’s powers came into play when she convinced Cate to potentially break the law to get them in contact with Garza.
We cannot let the boss down. This is a matter of life or death.
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I have been wondering when we will see Cate. I thought she had been written off the show for some reason. The last time we saw her was during the backdoor pilots.
It is always the government officials who are implicated in these things. It is sad when someone abuses their power to such a degree. Giving out classified intelligence for such a long time has undoubtedly done a lot of damage to the US. Brady will not be missed.
The episode ended with a cliffhanger.
We always love hearing your thoughts, so let us know what you think.
Are you going bonkers over Mark and Laura? Do you think that they make a cute couple?
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It’s been a busy week at Amazon as the restructure involving MGM takes hold.
Deadline revealed earlier today that Lindsay Sloane and Rola Bauer were handed key roles within MGM’s new scripted TV structure.
The company is also known for producing a swathe of unscripted series including The Voice, Survivor and Shark Tank as well as reality shows such as The Real Housewives of Orange County and Beverly Hills.
Deadline understands Barry Poznick, who is President of MGM Unscripted Television and Orion Television, and was one of outgoing chief Mark Burnett’s key lieutenants, is set to stay within the organization. This comes after many MGM employees were offered a one-year contract extension.
However, there are still question marks over exactly how the unscripted division looks and its reporting structure.
In August, Amazon Studios merged its Prime Video and Freevee unscripted teams under the leadership of Chris Castallo with Castallo now reporting to Lauren Anderson, who became Head of AVOD Programming and Studios Unscripted across U.S. Prime Video and Amazon Freevee.
It’s unclear who exactly Poznick and his team will report to, but the move obviously brings a lot more volume to Amazon Studios’ unscripted slate, much of which is produced for linear networks.
Poznick, who started working with Burnett in 2006 on Fox’s Are You Smarter Than a 5th Grader?, has overseen MGM’s slate of unscripted programming since 2016 and in 2019 was promoted to oversee sports entertainment, premium documentaries and true crime as well as Orion TV, which has now been folded into MGM US Scripted TV.
Burnett said yesterday that he will continue to oversee MGM’s three unscripted tentpoles – The Voice, Survivor and Shark Tank.
The company also owns stakes in Big Fish Entertainment, the company that produces Reelz’ hit On Patrol: Live, and Evolution Media, which has made The Real Housewives series. Alex Baskin, who ran the latter, stepped down over the summer so who oversees the production of those shows going forward is also up in the air.
Will Smith says the Oscars slap on Chris Rock was an explosion of anger that was years in the making … but also seemed to partially put the blame back in CR’s court.
The actor was on “The Daily Show” with Trevor Noah Monday and once again tried breaking down what led up to him storming the stage to strike Chris across the face during the live broadcast. He says flat out … it stemmed from rage going back to his childhood.
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Will explains how he went back to being the little boy who used to watch his father beat his mother, and that he was going through things that night … which erupted in violence.
He also makes a plea to the audience, telling them to be nice to each other … because you never know another person’s troubles, which almost felt like an excuse for the slap — before WS explicitly noted, it doesn’t justify his behavior.
Trevor, who admits some bias as Will’s pal, ate it up.
Trevor says he doesn’t believe what Will did is a reflection of who he really is — and in the end, puts a bow on the convo by saying everyone makes mistakes. Will got emotional.
The reason he’s going around talking about it again is because he’s on a press run for his new movie, “Emancipation,” which may well see him in contention for another award next year.
Of course … the question of whether it’s too soon for Will to make a comeback is top of mind, but he’s forging on with his 2023 Oscar campaign anyway — asking Hollywood to forgive and forget. The flick comes out in December.
Netflix will take viewers back to the world of That ’70s Show in early 2023.
The streaming service released the official teaser and first-look photos of That ’90s Show, premiering globally on January 19, 2023.
“It’s 1995 and Leia Forman is desperate for some adventure in her life or at least a best friend who isn’t her dad,” the logline teases.
“When she arrives in Point Place to visit her grandparents, Red and Kitty, Leia finds what she’s looking for right next door when she meets the dynamic and rebellious Gwen.”
“With the help of Gwen’s friends, including her lovable brother Nate, his smart, laser-focused girlfriend Nikki, the sarcastic and insightful Ozzie, and the charming Jay, Leia realizes adventure could happen there just like it did for her parents all those years ago.”
“Excited to reinvent herself, she convinces her parents to let her stay for the summer. With a basement full of teens again, Kitty is happy the Forman house is now a home for a new generation and Red is, well…Red.”
It’s a nice hook, and the official trailer has the signature tone and humor that made the original series such a success story.
That ‘90s Show stars Kurtwood Smith, Debra Jo Rupp, Callie Haverda, Ashley Aufderheide, Mace Coronel, Maxwell Donovan, Reyn Doi, and Sam Morelos.
Also returning to Point Place are creators Bonnie and Terry Turner – this time with their daughter Lindsey Turner – showrunner/executive producer Gregg Mettler, and executive producers Marcy Carsey and Tom Werner. Joining the show are executive producers Jessica Goldstein and Chrissy Pietrosh.
Oh, and Netflix announced earlier this year that more members of the original cast will be a part of the series.
Returning for special appearances is Topher Grace as Eric Forman, Mila Kunis as Jackie Burkhart, Ashton Kutcher as Michael Kelso, Laura Prepon as Donna Pinciotti, and Wilmer Valderrama as Fez.
Take a look at the official teaser below and hit the comments with your thoughts.
Are you excited about the new series?
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Damian Lewis and Guy Pearce-fronted drama series A Spy Among Friends has found a new home in the U.S. following Spectrum’s move out of original series.
The spy thriller, which is a co-production with UK streamer ITVX, has landed at MGM+, the network formerly known as Epix.
It comes after the series premiered at the London Film Festival and ahead of its British launch in December.
The six-part series, which is based on Ben Macintyre’s book, tells the true story of two British spies and lifelong friends, Nicholas Elliott and Kim Philby.
A Spy Among Friendsfollows the defection of notorious British intelligence officer and KGB double agent, Kim Philby, played by Pearce, through the lens of his complex relationship with MI6 colleague and close friend, Nicholas Elliott, played by Lewis. The show examines espionage through their friendship, the fallout of which affects East-West relations to this day.
It will air in the U.S. in 2023. Anna Maxwell Martin (Line of Duty), Stephen Kunken (Billions), and Adrian Edmondson (Back to Life) also star.
The series is produced by ITV Studios in collaboration with Sony Pictures Television.
Homeland exec producer Alexander Cary created the series and exec produces alongside Lewis, via his Ginger Biscuit Entertainment banner, Patrick Spence and Nick Murphy, who directs, with Bob Bookman, Alan Gasmer and Peter Jaysen exec producing for Veritas Entertainment Group.
Earlier this summer, Deadline revealed that Charter Communications was getting out of the original programming business and decided to shut down Spectrum Originals as Kathrine Pope, who oversaw the move, left to become President of Sony Pictures Television.
It is the latest British series for the linear network and streaming service, which has Rogue Heroes and Belgravia on its slate.
“I’m very happy to be bringing our Cold War tale of friendship and betrayal to MGM+. They’re the perfect partners for us and I can’t wait for people to see it,” said Damian Lewis.
“Alex Cary has brilliantly adapted Ben Macintyre’s historical novel about friendship, loyalty, and betrayal. He, along with Nick Murphy, Damian Lewis, and the remarkable cast led by Lewis and Guy Pearce, have brought to life this riveting tale of two British spies whose deep personal bond and long friendship is challenged by duplicity and deception,” said Michael Wright, head of MGM+. “This series is emblematic of our new MGM+ brand and the rich, cinematic, and character-driven stories we aim to tell.”
10:44 AM PT — The manager of the market tells us the production crew is not reimbursing the market or the vendors for the time off, saying, “We have not been in conversation with them at all as they are leasing the property from the property managers just as we lease the property for the Saturday market. We were told about 6 weeks ago that the property manager was not allowing us to hold the market on the 3rd of December and about 3 weeks ago informed us that we would not be using the property for the 3rd or the 10th. We were not given a choice.”
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They continue, “It hits us farmer’s the worst because we now have no venue to sell eggs, for instance. The chickens keep laying whether we have a market or not.”
Jason Momoa‘s new series is not a hit in Hawaii … folks there are upset a local farmers market is being shut down due to filming, and they’re taking it out on the actor.
Jason’s filming an Apple TV+ production called “Chief of War” on Hawaii’s big island, and the Kaimu Farmer’s Market appears to be one of the casualties.
The farmer’s market is only open on Saturdays and the 76 vendors were informed the market area will be closed for two consecutive Saturdays in December … with the market saying it’s because Jason’s film crew requested the area for filming.
The Facebook page for the Kaimu Farmer’s Market is being flooded with comments about the announcement, with vendors expressing frustration about being unable to sell their goods because of the movie, especially so close to the holidays.
Folks are ripping Jason, blaming him for taking away their livelihoods during the biggest time of the year and blasting him for being “out of touch.”
Vendors are also seeking compensation, with some wanting the film crew to pony up some dough for lost revenue. It’s unclear if the studio or production company is compensating the owners of the market, but typically they would get something.
We’ve reached out to Jason’s camp, the studio and Kaimu Farmer’s Market.
The fallout after Bountygate was about as bad as could be expected.
Everyone connected to the GAU football program found themselves with hard decisions to make on All American Season 5 Episode 7.
The good news was that Garrett’s college coaching career went down in flames thanks to Olivia’s, I mean Jayden’s, expose.
Unfortunately, the positives ended there, as every player on the team had to choose where they would play football next season.
Fearing the NCAA would levy the death penalty, the upper-level students turned in their jerseys. The recruits that Coach Kenny, Spencer, and Jordan had worked so hard to maintain bailed.
In the end, Kenny was left with a roster of about 40 players with whom to rebuild the program, including GAU’s stars, Spencer and Jordan. That was roughly a third of the squad’s prior number before Olivia’s bomb hit.
The Condors may have to rise from the ashes without Kenny. His discussions with A.D. Barnes left him feeling that he should be looking around for a new position, as he wasn’t likely to be held over on the staff of the new head coach.
Spencer felt a special connection to Coach Kenny. So he saw the first step to resurrecting the GAU program would be convincing Barnes to hire Kenny for continuity’s sake.
That was when things started falling apart in Spencer’s master plan. Kenny was Spencer’s position coach and an old teammate of Corey’s. But Jordan didn’t feel anywhere near the same attachment to him.
Spencer was delusional enough to believe that Barnes would do whatever was necessary to keep his star player happy. Instead, Barnes just danced around Spencer and told him to make an appointment. Poorly played, Spence.
Then there was the problem of Jordan, Spencer’s housemate and quarterback, deciding to explore his options, especially when his call started ringing with interest from other schools.
Spencer should have been clued in when Jordan started blowing him off that maybe Jordan wasn’t as invested in GAU as Spencer was.
Jordan can’t be faulted for listening. He had gone from a walk-in to the starting quarterback on a Div. 1 bowl team. It had to be flattering to find out other schools wanted him now.
And GAU will be Spencer’s team, especially now that the new coach will likely build the offense around him. The Wilmont offensive coordinator is promising to do the same for Jordan, so why wouldn’t he be interested?
Making things more awkward was that Spencer followed Grace’s solid suggestion and recruited Billy to join the campaign to make Coach Kenny the GAU head coach.
The sitdown with Barnes did get Kenny another interview with the A.D., only things didn’t work out as planned in the end, did they? So will Billy take the job? And how will that affect Jordan’s decision to leave?
It was great to see that Grace isn’t going to disappear from the show just because she and D’Angelo relocated to Oakland. Instead, she popped in to check how Spencer was doing with all the chaos now swirling around him, bringing her cuisine with her, to Asher and Coop’s delight.
A highlight of the episode was Grace’s gumbo dinner at the beach house, which brought together an intriguing cross-section of characters, with the adults dispensing wisdom to the young’uns.
Olivia spent most of her time in hiding, refusing to bask in the glow of her success. Now she contemplates the fallout from her story?
She did run her story with a pseudonym to protect Jordan and Spencer from individual fallout. But there was no safeguarding the program from future repercussions. So Olivia was wallowing in guilt as it became clear that Spencer and Jordan’s futures were now up in the air.
It wasn’t until she sat down with Jordan, then Spencer, as proposed by Laura, and each absolved her that she would allow herself to celebrate in the tiniest of ways.
There was also another chapter of “Patience Doesn’t Handle Fame Well.” The video teaser that she filmed was blowing up on social media. But rather than enjoying that, she got into a live argument with her trolls on social media.
This discord led to Layla and Clay getting into it yet again. Clay made a valid point that Patience’s authentic voice didn’t come through in the new image Gia had designed for her.
Then again, Layla discovered that the troll was a plant by Clay. It was easier to feel bad for Clay when Layla used him as her boy toy a summer ago.
But J.P. passed over Layla and put Clay in charge of his operation. Clay has won and should try being gracious instead now.
There was also the first chapter of “Coop Goes to Law School.”
This course began badly. As a rapper, Coop was accustomed to serving up opinion as fact. That approach isn’t going to cut it in law school.
As Coop scarfed gumbo, all those around her pointed out the error in her thinking and suggested how she could improve her approach.
This shift helped her to shine when she demanded another do-over from the professor. He’s not going to stand for that too many times.
