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Los Angeles Times
13-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Los Angeles Times
Escape from reality with ‘The Librarians: The Next Chapter' this weekend
Welcome to Screen Gab the newsletter for everyone who needs a break from doomscrolling. If your brain needs a fantasy adventure to escape the realities of life, perhaps the escapades of a time-traveling librarian will suit your needs. 'The Librarians,' which started as a trio of TV movies that evolved into a four-season TV series, has built out its universe with the recent spinoff 'The Librarians: The Next Chapter.' Showrunner Dean Devlin stopped by Guest Spot to discuss how the new show connects to the wider franchise. And if you're into crime dramas as a form of escapist TV, this week's streaming recommendations include a new British detective drama that features a mismatched crime-solving duo and the prequel series in 'Dexter's' expanding serial killer universe. Must-read stories you might have missed 50 years after Marshal Matt Dillon's last draw, 'Gunsmoke' is a streaming hit: The adult western drama with James Arness is finding loyal fans and new audiences on Peacock, Paramount+ and Pluto TV. Commentary: Why on earth is Dr. Phil involved in immigration raids? Another made-for-TV event from a reality star president: Of all the alarming things that have happened in L.A., Dr. Phil hanging out with Trump's top border policy advisor during immigration raids was the weirdest. In 'Murderbot,' an anxious scientist and an autonomous robot develop a workplace-trauma bond: Alexander Skarsgård and Noma Dumezweni, co-stars of Apple TV+'s 'Murderbot,' discuss Episode 6 of the sci-fi series and the autism-coded robot at the center of the show. 'Materialists' is a smart and funny all-star love triangle with its own commitment issues: In Celine Song's rom-com follow-up to her Oscar-nominated 'Past Lives,' Pedro Pascal is rich, Chris Evans is poor and Dakota Johnson is a matchmaking mercenary. Recommendations from the film and TV experts at The Times 'Death Valley' (BritBox) Set not in our own dry desert but the verdant valleys of Wales, this adorable and comical mystery series from the great Timothy Spall, OBE — longtime favorite of director Mike Leigh and familiar to many as Peter Pettigrew in five 'Harry Potter' movies — stars as John Chapel, a former TV police detective living in small-town isolation after the death of his Welsh wife. Along comes Gwyneth Keyworth as the world's sweetest (actual) police detective Janie Mallowan, Chapel's biggest fan who knocks on his door in the middle of an investigation. After some back-and-forth, push and pull, they become one of those pro-am teams that figure in so many detective shows — like 'Castle,' without the sex — and never better done than here. Chapel takes to the job in grand thespian style, playing characters, improvising and analyzing motives through character analysis. (He's not always right.) Janie is alternately stressed and impressed. Backdrops for the cases include a local theater production, a walking group, a wedding and a school reunion — cozy stuff. — Robert Lloyd 'Dexter: Original Sin' (Paramount+ with Showtime) If superheroes can have origin stories, why not serial killers carrying on their secret mission of justice? That's the concept of Showtime's 'Dexter: Original Sin,' which travels back to 1991 to show how the crafty Dexter Morgan, the forensics specialist who moonlighted as a vigilante, began his killing ways while working as an intern at the Miami Metro Police Department. The series premiered last year as a prequel spinoff of 'Dexter,' the popular drama/dark comedy that ran for eight seasons and later continued its story in the sequel series 'Dexter: New Blood.' Patrick Gibson uncannily captures the mannerisms, facial expressions and inflections of 'Dexter' star Michael C. Hall, who provides the trademark narration that was one of the signatures of the original series. The show is the perfect appetizer for the July 11 premiere of 'Dexter: Resurrection,' which brings the titular antihero back to life despite being 'shot to death' by his son Harrison (Jack Alcott) in the finale of 'Dexter: New Blood.' — Greg Braxton A weekly chat with actors, writers, directors and more about what they're working on — and what they're watching 'The Librarians' is back after more than seven years, but things are a little different from when we last visited this fantasy land, which spanned three films (starring Noah Wyle) and a four-season TV series. In its latest iteration, 'The Librarians: The Next Chapter,' we're introduced to a new librarian named Vikram Chamberlain (Callum McGowan), who time-traveled from 1847 and now finds himself stuck in the present. He returns to his castle in Belgrade, Serbia only to find that it's now a museum — but more notably, his arrival releases magic across the continent, leading to some strange occurrences. He has to clean up the mess, with some help in the form of guardian Charlie (Jessica Green), scientist Lysa (Olivia Morris) — who inherited the castle — and historian Connor (Bluey Robinson). For fans of the original series, Christian Kane makes a guest appearance as librarian Jacob Stone. Also returning is showrunner and executive producer Dean Devlin, who is carrying the torch on the series. He stopped by Screen Gab to talk about the new season, which currently airs on TNT and is also available for streaming on TNT's website and app, — Maira Garcia 'The Librarians' has amassed a legion of loyal fans over the years, first with the films and then with the series. What made you decide to return to it and how did you approach developing 'The Next Chapter' with a new cast? Honestly, I never wanted to stop telling stories in the world of the magical Library! When an opportunity came up to continue the franchise, I jumped at it. I didn't want to reboot the story, because in my mind (and the fans) the original team of Librarians are still out there doing missions. I wanted to focus on a different story that takes place in parallel. When the idea of a Librarian from the past appearing today, it felt like just the right 'fish out of water' story we needed to kick off a new series. The series features this push and pull of logic and magic, history and fantasy. How do you juggle history with the supernatural elements of the show? It's really important to us that viewers can Google things we talk about in our show. While we may not follow exactly the legends in the zeitgeist, we wanted there to be enough of a connection to deepen the enjoyment of our adventures. So history and mythology are at the heart of our show. Sometimes we'll give an alternate perspective or backstory, but there is always a nugget [of] connection to the stories we want to tell. Throughout your career, you've worked on a number of sci-fi and fantasy films and series like 'Stargate,' 'Independence Day' and 'The Ark.' What is it about these genres that appeals to you, and why do you think audiences gravitate toward them? Often 'escapist' entertainment is looked down upon as a lesser art form. But I find that audiences, especially after dealing with things like a pandemic, economic and personal hardships, [or] political divisions, have a real NEED to escape into a world of optimism and wonder and adventure. I'm no exception. What have you watched recently that you're recommending to everyone you know? It's not super recent, but I've loved watching 'Only Murders in the Building' [Hulu], 'Ted Lasso' [AppleTV+], 'Star Trek: Strange New Worlds,' 'Star Trek: Picard' (especially season 3) [both on Paramount+] and the new 'Doctor Who' [Disney+]. What's your go-to comfort watch, the film or TV show you return to again and again? If 'Tombstone' or 'Enter the Dragon' is playing on late-night TV, then I'm not getting any sleep. And of course, the 10th and 11th Doctors on 'Doctor Who' are a constant fallback watch for me.
The Review Geek
02-06-2025
- Entertainment
- The Review Geek
The Librarians: The Next Chapter Episode 4 Preview: Release Date, Time & Where To Watch
The Librarians: The Next Chapter The Librarians is back in this sequel/follow-up to the popular TNT series back in 2014. Here, we follow a new time traveling librarian from the past, Vikram, who unfortunately finds himself trapped in the present. Tasked with recovering lost artifacts and stopping a maniacal megalomaniac, a team of new librarians band together to clean up the mess he's made. Let the fun begin! If you've been following this one, you may be curious to find out when the next episode is releasing. Well, wonder no more! Here is everything you need to know about The Librarians: The Next Chapter Episode 4, including its release date, time and where you can watch this. Where Can I Watch The Librarians: The Next Chapter? The Librarians: The Next Chapter is available to watch on TNT. This is an exclusive original series, meaning it'll also be on the TNT website after broadcast too. For those in the UK and internationally, there's no word over what streamer will pick this one up. However, we could see a similar situation to Snowpiercer and if the show does well, Netflix or Amazon Prime are likely to nab the rights for this one. The Librarians: The Next Chapter Episode 4 Release Date The Librarians: The Next Chapter Episode 4 will release on Monday 9th June at 9pm (ET/PT). Expect episodes to drop pretty close to this time each week. The Librarians should be available with subtitles from its release, with the chapters scheduled to clock in at around 50 minutes long each, which is consistent with the time-frame for the rest of the show. How Many Episodes Will The Librarians: The Next Chapter Have? Season 1 of The Librarians: The Next Chapter is a 12 episode series, so there are 9 more episodes to go after this one. Expect the story to continue developing and pick up in both action and tension. Furthermore, fans will be happy to know that a second season has already been green-lit for this one too! Is There A Trailer For The Librarians: The Next Chapter? There is indeed! You can find a trailer for The Librarians: The Next Chapter below. What Happened In Episode 3? We've got the whole episode covered with our handy (and lengthy) recap, detailing all the big plot points and discussing the chapter with an accompanying review. You can find that link below! Read More: The Librarians: The Next Chapter Episode 3 Recap & Review What do you hope to see as the series continues to develop its storyline? What's been your favorite moment of The Librarians: The Next Chapter so far? Let us know in the comments below!
The Review Geek
27-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Review Geek
The Librarians: The Next Chapter Episode 3 Preview: Release Date, Time & Where To Watch
The Librarians: The Next Chapter The Librarians is back in this sequel/follow-up to the popular TNT series back in 2014. Here, we follow a new time traveling librarian from the past, Vikram, who unfortunately finds himself trapped in the present. Tasked with recovering lost artifacts and stopping a maniacal megalomaniac, a team of new librarians band together to clean up the mess he's made. Let the fun begin! If you've been following this one, you may be curious to find out when the next episode is releasing. Well, wonder no more! Here is everything you need to know about The Librarians: The Next Chapter Episode 3, including its release date, time and where you can watch this. Where Can I Watch The Librarians: The Next Chapter? The Librarians: The Next Chapter is available to watch on TNT. This is an exclusive original series, meaning it'll also be on the TNT website after broadcast too. For those in the UK and internationally, there's no word over what streamer will pick this one up. However, we could see a similar situation to Snowpiercer and if the show does well, Netflix or Amazon Prime are likely to nab the rights for this one. The Librarians: The Next Chapter Episode 3 Release Date The Librarians: The Next Chapter Episode 3 will release on Monday 2nd June at 9pm (ET/PT). Expect episodes to drop pretty close to this time each week. The Librarians should be available with subtitles from its release, with the chapters scheduled to clock in at around 50 minutes long each, which is consistent with the time-frame for the rest of the show. How Many Episodes Will The Librarians: The Next Chapter Have? Season 1 of The Librarians: The Next Chapter is a 12 episode series, so there are 9 more episodes to go after this one. Expect the story to continue developing and pick up in both action and tension. Furthermore, fans willbe happy to know that a second season has already been green-lit for this one too! Is There A Trailer For The Librarians: The Next Chapter? There is indeed! You can find a trailer for The Librarians: The Next Chapter below. What Happened In Episode 2? We've got the whole episode covered with our handy (and lengthy) recap, detailing all the big plot points and discussing the chapter with an accompanying review. You can find that link below! Read More: The Librarians: The Next Chapter Episode 2 Recap & Review What do you hope to see as the series continues to develop its storyline? What's been your favorite moment of The Librarians: The Next Chapter so far? Let us know in the comments below!
The Review Geek
27-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Review Geek
The Librarians: The Next Chapter – Season 1 Episode 2 Recap & Review
And The Dance of Doom Episode 2 of The Librarians: The Next Chapter begins with a ballet dancer dancing right off into the street where she's hit by a car. Despite being knocked out and comatose, her feet are still dancing. Over at the Annex, Lysa and Connor acquaint themselves to the various trinkets and different goodies on display for them to use. It's here we meet Elaine Astolat, who happens to be the caretaker of the Annex. She's been waiting for nearly 200 years, explaining how she's adopted a number of different roles – including the realtor who has signed the castle over to Lysa. Ms Astolat has a magical map and unravelling it on the table, she explains that after Vikram opened the well and let magic spill out, they have no idea how widespread this situation is so they need to get a handle on things. Lysa continues to play up the role of magic doubter here, butting heads constantly with Connor who dives head-first into this world. It doesn't take long for them to catch wind of the ballet dancer and the magic therein. The team head off to the hospital, where they find the ballerina in a hospital bed. She's comatose and is actually the principal dancer for the ballet company. Interestingly, she also sports a white streak in her hair which could be an important point to note. Vikram leads the group over to the theatre to sniff out extra clues. Yelena is the choreographer here and she's not happy with the librarian troupe showing and asking questions. They blag their way into staying, and it turns out Charlie is actually trained in ballet, so she helps with the basics of dancing terms and who everyone is. Dame Anna is the woman in charge here, and the one determined to press on with the performance of Jezebel. Not only is she butting heads with the conductor over who's the most important part of this show, there also appears to be an ongoing feud between Dame Anna and the Board of Directors. Anna is determined to press on with this show regardless, wanting her last page to be one of triumph rather than misery. Another incident occurs during a rehearsal, when one of the dancers starts spinning and her shoes begin steaming, almost catching light. The Librarians jump in and save the day, lifting her up. They stop the girl from combusting and take the shoes back to the Annex. There, Charlie susses the culprit could be the Rosin Box, which originates its contents out in the old woods. Connor and Lysa head out together where they continue to bicker the whole time, before Vikram races in. The gang track down a dance tree, which happens to be the source of the magic resin. There are scars across the tree and it appears someone has been spiking the resin. This has been used, in turn, to control the dancers and drain them of vitality and essence. Vikram quickly realizes that this is the work of a witch. Specifically, a witch by the name of Lady Midday. This witch saps the vitality from others to keep herself young and intends to hijack the Jezebel performance and dance herself. It's absolutely no surprise to find out that Anna is the witch and when Vikram shows to confront her, she's only surprised its taken him this long to figure it out. Anna explains she's been sprinkling resin all over the place and intends to use that to fuel her own performance. Yelena has been drained of essence already, turned into a husk of what she once was. That's not good news, especially when Anna tasers Vikram, knocks him out, and prepares for her big dance. Should she be successful here, she'll drain the essence of the entire theatre audience and kill them all. If the gang can stop Anna from dancing though, they could stop the spell but part of that includes Charlie heading out on stage to disrupt the performance. Connor and Lysa work to drop various props from the ceiling to try and put her off but it initially doesn't seem to work. Anna completes her performance and revels in the applause… but there's a problem. The performance hasn't worked. Turns out Vikram has sabotaged the music, slowing the tempo just enough so Lady Midday misses her magic vitality window. It eventually leads to her crumbling to dust and disappearing. The theatre applaud, believing it's all part of the performance, but more importantly, the witch is stopped. Back at the Annex, we learn that the Prima Ballerina is going to recover, but unfortunately Yelena is too far gone. Despite coming out on top, Connor and Lysa bicker about their antics until Vikram jumps in and reminds them they did a good job. The Episode Review The Librarians: The Next Chapter returns with a decent enough episode, one that slips into the familiar vibe of the old Librarian stories in the original series, with a simple but effective premise. Personally, it would have been nice to see more of the overarching story involving Gregor, and the absence of Jacob Stone can definitely be felt here. However, Vikram's journey from a confident loner to reluctant leader of the group is already starting to take shape and you can see parts of this character journey come to fruition. There's plenty of opportunities for this series to deliver some bombastic action and big set pieces in the future, but for now this series does a reasonably good job capturing the tone and vibe of the old series. While a step down from the pilot, lets hope the episodes ahead pick up a bit. Previous Episode Next Episode Expect A Full Season Write-Up When This Season Concludes!
UPI
26-05-2025
- Entertainment
- UPI
Callum McGowan: 'Librarians' hero Vikram has 'White Rabbit' energy
1 of 2 | Callum McGowan's "The Librarians: The Next Chapter" premiered Sunday, with a new episode set to air Monday. Photo courtesy of TNT NEW YORK, May 25 (UPI) -- Callum McGowan compares Vikram, the brilliant adventurer he plays in the history-themed, fantasy series, The Librarians: The Next Chapter, to the White Rabbit in the classic fairy-tale, Alice in Wonderland. "Vikram is, for any actor, an embarrassment of riches," McGowan told UPI in a Zoom interview Friday. "As an actor, he's kind of a dream," he added. "Anything is valid with Vikram. In my imagination, his energy is like the White Rabbit from Alice in Wonderland. He Is behind time, never on time and always lost, always in a rush." McGowan went on to say Vikram's charisma and confidence hide a deeper sadness for a man eager to return to his own time. "I kind of really love that about the character that Dean [Devlin] created," McGowan said. "He wears many masks, but he is very rarely honest, and I found that really fascinating as a challenge." The Next Chapter premiered Sunday on TNT and new episodes will air Mondays. It follows Vikram and his team of librarians -- YouTuber Connor (Bluey Robinson), scientist Lysa (Olivia Morris) and guardian Charlie (Jessica Green) -- as they protect magical artifacts from villains in various time periods. The show is the latest installment in a franchise that started with 2004's The Librarian: Quest for the Spear and continued with two TV movie sequels and the spin-off series, The LIbrarians, which ran 2014-18. Robinson said Connor is a modern man who loves social media as much as he does history. "He's always diving into books, learning about the past and comes across these discoveries that he can't really explain with logic and that was very exciting to play," Robinson noted. "He's an adventurer. He likes to break into places and tries to prove his theories by doing all these crazy antics. He's very athletic. He does Parkour," he added. "I'm not a specialist, but I like to move and dance and play around." Despite their differences in life experiences and personalities, Vikram and Connor become fast friends by the end of Episode 1. "We saw Connor falling in love with Vikram very quickly," McGowan said. Robinson agreed with a laugh. "Connor's a historian. He's an archivist, so he can't believe that he's meeting someone from the 1800s, who's a real-life person in his face and he just wants to know more about him, wants him to like him, wants to kind of go along with him on his journey," Robinson said. "At first, he's very much. optimistic and, then, eventually, like Callum mentioned, some of the layers come off and you start to see how that evolves and develops their dynamic and relationship." The show emphasizes the importance of knowledge achieved through hard work and study, as opposed to simply looking something up via search engine or Wikipedia. "Vikram is a hero, not because he was born an alien and he's got two heartbeats, or he has any extra ability," McCallum said. "He is who he is because he reads books -- that knowledge, that thirst for knowledge is what drives him and, therefore, that is available to everybody in the world and I think that's a beautiful, special kind of message that Dean puts forward." Robinson added: "It opens up the idea that anybody could be a librarian. You could be a librarian if you're inquisitive enough, if you read a lot. "If you're knowledgeable and interested in learning about things that maybe a lot of people might just 'poo poo,' as they say, or dismiss, and you're open-minded and caring and loving, maybe the library would choose you. Who knows?"
